VALORANT

ESE Launches New European Broadcast Studio, Expanding Company’s Esports Broadcasting Capabilities

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESE Entertainment Inc. (ESE or the Company) (TSXV: ESE) (OTCQB: ENTEF) is pleased to announce that its media division, Frenzy sp.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESE Entertainment Inc. (ESE or the Company) (TSXV: ESE) (OTCQB: ENTEF) is pleased to announce that its media division, Frenzy sp.
  • The new facility will allow ESE to take on new business opportunities and will allow the Company to broadcast multiple events simultaneously.
  • The new European studio is designed to host and broadcast esports and gaming media and commentary.
  • The new studio allows us to take on more business opportunities and broadcast multiple events simultaneously, enhancing our capabilities.

VeraEsports Appointed as Official Esports Partner for VALORANT Champions Tour APAC, Challengers 2022

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

LONDON, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VeraEsports, a competitive Esports and video streaming platform powered by Verasity, has been named Official Esports Partner and exclusive content platform for the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Asia-Pacific(APAC), Southeast Asia, Challengers 2022.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VeraEsports, a competitive Esports and video streaming platform powered by Verasity, has been named Official Esports Partner and exclusive content platform for the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Asia-Pacific(APAC), Southeast Asia, Challengers 2022.
  • The VALORANT Champions Tour is now entering its second year following the climax of its 2021 tour, where over 1,200 teams participated across the APAC region.
  • The VALORANT Champions Tour is a year-long event that takes the best teams from across the globe and pits them against each other during three levels: Challengers, Masters, and Champions.
  • The appointment of VeraEsports as official Esports broadcasting partners for the VALORANT Champions Tour APACwill make exclusive content available for VeraEsports viewers, including match highlights, special features, and access to an exclusive library of content.

BITSTAMP NAMED OFFICIAL CRYPTOCURRENCY EXCHANGE OF IMMORTALS ESPORTS TEAMS

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

DETROIT, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immortals, the Great Lakes-based professional esports organization currently competing in League of Legends, Wild Rift, and VALORANT, and Bitstamp , the world's longest running cryptocurrency exchange, announced a 3-year partnership in which Bitstamp becomes a Founding Partner and the Official Cryptocurrency Exchange of Immortals.

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  • DETROIT, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immortals, the Great Lakes-based professional esports organization currently competing in League of Legends, Wild Rift, and VALORANT, and Bitstamp , the world's longest running cryptocurrency exchange, announced a 3-year partnership in which Bitstamp becomes a Founding Partner and the Official Cryptocurrency Exchange of Immortals.
  • Immortals and Bitstamp are collaborating across several initiatives:
    Team Bitstamp: Immortals is launching a team of content creators that will serve as Bitstamp brand ambassadors.
  • Immortals LCS Trigger Program: Fans will have the chance to win crypto every time Immortals draws "First Blood" (registering the first kill) in an official LCS match.
  • Bitstamp is the world's longest-running cryptocurrency exchange, supporting investors, traders and leading financial institutions since 2011.

Immortals and Progressive Insurance℠ Announce Multi-Year League of Legends Naming Rights Deal

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Immortals' League of Legends ("LCS") teams will now compete as "Immortals Progressive."

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  • Immortals' League of Legends ("LCS") teams will now compete as "Immortals Progressive."
  • This is the esports organization's first ever LCS naming rights sponsorship; Progressive will also serve as the official insurance sponsor of Immortals.
  • As part of the announcement, Immortals Progressive revealed its "Northern Lights" themed jerseys and branding that pay homage to the northern lights and Great Lakes Region, home for both Progressive Insurance and Immortals.
  • Progressive Insurancemakes it easy to understand, buy and use car insurance, home insurance, and other protection needs.

Riot Games Selects ESE Entertainment to Launch Esports League in 20 European Countries for the Game VALORANT

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

("Frenzy"), will organize and produce the first edition of the VALORANT Regional League ("VRL") esports competition in Europe.

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  • ("Frenzy"), will organize and produce the first edition of the VALORANT Regional League ("VRL") esports competition in Europe.
  • Frenzy will be a key operator and work actively with Riot Games to create and develop the new VALORANT esports ecosystem.
  • Konrad Wasiela, CEO of ESE, said: It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce the expansion of our relationship with Riot Games and the game VALORANT into 20 new countries.
  • Grzegorz Szabla, Riot Games Senior Brand Manager CEE said: We are very happy to work with ESE Entertainment on the VRL project.

Fetch.ai partners up with esports organization Immortals for gaming crypto outreach

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The partnership aims to enable Fetch.ai to expand its reach to a growing demographic of gaming and esports viewers interested in learning about crypto.

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  • The partnership aims to enable Fetch.ai to expand its reach to a growing demographic of gaming and esports viewers interested in learning about crypto.
  • "There are well over 1 billion gamers worldwide and Fetch.ai is keen to collaborate with fans of gaming and esports.
  • Immortals is a U.S.-based professional esports organization representing the Great Lakes Region, with a mission to serve as the region's gateway to all things gaming.
  • Immortals competes across multiple premier esports titles, including League of Legends (LCS), VALORANT, and Wild Rift.

100 Thieves Raises $60 Million in New Funding to Expand Its Business and Continue Elevating Gaming Culture

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211202005656/en/
    John Robinson, President & COO of 100 Thieves and Matthew Nadeshot Haag, Founder & CEO of 100 Thieves (Photo: Business Wire)
    The 100 Thieves business experienced record growth in 2021, in both overall revenue and percentage increase, since the company was founded just four years ago.
  • Revenue in 2021 more than doubled year-over-year, seeing 111% top-line growth, making 100 Thieves the fastest growing company amongst top gaming organizations.
  • Our performance in 2021 exceeded all of my expectations, said Matthew Nadeshot Haag, Founder & CEO of 100 Thieves.
  • We have delivered on our core promise of elevating gaming culture while building a strong business and brand for the long term.

ESE to Produce Broadcasts of Riot Games’ VALORANT Champions 2021

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

("Frenzy"), will produce the Polish broadcast of one of the most prestigious esports tournaments - VALORANT Champions 2021.

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  • ("Frenzy"), will produce the Polish broadcast of one of the most prestigious esports tournaments - VALORANT Champions 2021.
  • The tournament will be broadcasted on the Polsat Games linear television channel owned by Cyfrowy Polsat S.A.
    Cover Poster for the VALORANT Champions, 2021 is available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b87b82e3-1bd8-4515-b...
    The VALORANT Champions 2021 is considered to be the most prestigious tournament in the entire Valorant esports ecosystem.
  • Under the license agreement with Riot Games, Frenzy will produce a Polish-language broadcast of the event.
  • Such information may involve, but is not limited to, statements with respect to: (i) the format and timing of the VALORANT Champions 2021; (ii) the success of, and expected benefits to ESE and Frenzy resulting from, the VALORANT Champions 2021; and (iii) ESE and Frenzys future relationship with Riot Games.

Raidiant Teams Up With Virus International as Athleticwear Brand Becomes Founding Partner of the Newly Launched Women's Gaming Media Platform

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Raidiant, the women in gaming and esports media platform recently launched by New Meta Entertainment, Inc. (NME), has announced VIRUS International as a Founding Partner.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Raidiant, the women in gaming and esports media platform recently launched by New Meta Entertainment, Inc. (NME), has announced VIRUS International as a Founding Partner.
  • To celebrate Raidiant's November 18, 2021 release, VIRUS provided Raidiant's influencer and Raidiant Agents, the platforms' ambassador classification, with co-branded VIRUS and Raidiant Coolex Pullover sweaters .
  • VIRUS and Raidiant will coproduce Raidiant merchandise both for women influencers in the gaming industry and as saleable merchandise on the Raidiant.gg website.
  • "VIRUS has been striving to reach gender equity within its own space and markets," said Ashley Gomez, Director of Brand & Partnerships for Virus International.

Wizards of the Coast and Riot Games Make Magic with Crossover Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x Arcane

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Were thrilled to collaborate with Riot Games on two Secret Lair drops to celebrate the launch of the League of Legends animated series, Arcane, said Chris Cocks, President of Wizards of the Coast.

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  • Were thrilled to collaborate with Riot Games on two Secret Lair drops to celebrate the launch of the League of Legends animated series, Arcane, said Chris Cocks, President of Wizards of the Coast.
  • Fans received a sneak peek at some of the Secret Lair x Arcane cards today, including specially curated Magic: The Gathering lands capturing locations and key moments from the animated series like Piltover, the Undercity, and more.
  • This was an amazing opportunity to collaborate with Secret Lair as we're huge fans of Magic and admire the long-standing, deep relationship Wizards of the Coast has established with their fanbase."
  • Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x Arcane and Secret Lair x Arcane: Lands will be available for preorder beginning November 29 for $29.99 (non-foil) and $39.99 (foil).