League of Legends

Enthusiast Gaming’s U.GG Achieves Over 2 Million Downloads of its League of Legends Desktop Apps

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) (TSX: EGLX), the leading gaming and media company in North America, is pleased to announce that its data-driven and insights platform, U.GG, has achieved over 2.1 million downloads of its League of Legends desktop applications, including over 575,000 downloads of its proprietary application since June 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) (TSX: EGLX), the leading gaming and media company in North America, is pleased to announce that its data-driven and insights platform, U.GG, has achieved over 2.1 million downloads of its League of Legends desktop applications, including over 575,000 downloads of its proprietary application since June 2023.
  • This milestone highlights the continued progress of the Company’s strategic goal to convert the 10 million monthly average users of U.GG’s website into users of its proprietary desktop application where it benefits from significantly improved monetization, with Q4 2023 monetization per user showing an 8x improvement on the desktop application versus the U.GG website.
  • In addition, U.GG’s League of Legends desktop application has shown significant improvements in key engagement metrics, including active users, which increased 43.3% from December 2023 to January 2024, and average pageviews per session, which saw an 18% improvement between Q4 2023 and Q1 2024.
  • “Our League of Legends desktop application offers players assistive data and insights at every stage of the game and is purpose-built to allow players of every level to optimize their gameplay,” commented J.B. Elliott, EVP Strategy of Enthusiast Gaming.

Gamelade Sets New Standard in Vietnamese Gaming News with Real-Time Rapid Updates - Hits Milestone of Over One Million Views

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Reviewing PC games, mobile games, esports, and more, Gamelade has already established itself as the go-to source for Vietnamese gaming enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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  • Reviewing PC games, mobile games, esports, and more, Gamelade has already established itself as the go-to source for Vietnamese gaming enthusiasts and professionals alike.
  • "Our dedicated team of writers is at the heart of what we do," said Chris Nguyen, Gamelade CEO.
  • The site's coverage includes:
    Up-to-Date Gaming News: Stay informed about the latest in the gaming world, from game development, changes, and launches to developer updates.
  • For more information about Gamelade and to stay updated on the latest gaming news, visit Gamelade online.

Creta, Thomas Vu, and Lloyds Investment Group Join Forces to Launch $1 Billion Fund, Accelerating Global Growth of Web3 Game Industry

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

This collaboration underscores Creta's commitment to driving growth and innovation in the Web3 gaming market across the MENA region.

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  • This collaboration underscores Creta's commitment to driving growth and innovation in the Web3 gaming market across the MENA region.
  • It is envisioned that games will form integral components of the Creta Multiverse and Platform, presenting opportunities beyond the current $300 billion gaming industry.
  • Locus Chain, a pioneering blockchain protocol, renowned for its revolutionary approach in replacing central game servers, is joining the newly established fund.
  • By aligning with this initiative, Locus Chain reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation and fostering growth alongside Creta's partners.

Bladerite: Solana's AAA Battle Royale Goes Mobile, Partners with G2 for Web3 Game Promotion, Concludes Genesis Hero NFT Mint

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Bladerite is the world's first-ever Web3 melee battle royale game, requiring players to constantly explore the map, collect resources, and craft equipment while maintaining alertness.

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  • Bladerite is the world's first-ever Web3 melee battle royale game, requiring players to constantly explore the map, collect resources, and craft equipment while maintaining alertness.
  • This mobile version effectively extends its high-quality gaming experience, aiming to establish Bladerite as the world's first multi-terminal interconnected Web3 AAA game!
  • The quality of the game has attracted support from top Esports Teams like G2!
  • Bladerite is a melee-focused battle royale game created by industry veterans in game development and seasoned business elites well-versed in economics.

PAGODA® Snacks named the new 'Official Egg Roll' of Riot Games' League Championship Series

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Friday, February 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Lunar New Year and the League Championship Series (LCS) Spring Split, the makers of PAGODA® Snacks are thrilled to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership with Riot Games — the company behind the leading global esports property League of Legends.

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  • PAGODA® Snacks will be featured as the "Official Egg Roll" of LCS and offer fans the perfect game-time snack through special activations, product drops and giveaways throughout the LCS season.
  • PAGODA® Snacks will be integrated throughout LCS' 2024-2026 season events connecting LCS fans with the perfect go-to snacks to refuel.
  • "We're thrilled to have PAGODA® Snacks join the LCS as our newest partner and further as the 'Official Egg Roll' of the League Championship Series," said Mark Zimmerman, LCS Commissioner.
  • Additional PAGODA® Snacks broadcast integration will come with the "Put the Egg Rolls In" Tech Pause, where LCS fans will have the perfect opportunity to fuel up and grab a bite to eat.

Pixelworks Collaborates with OnePlus to Deliver Unparalleled Gaming Experience on OnePlus 12 Global Version

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SHANGHAI, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW), a leading provider of visual processing solutions, today announced the globally launched OnePlus 12 incorporates the Pixelworks X7 independent visual processor to deliver an unparalleled IRX gaming experience to its end users. The Pixelworks IRX gaming experience brand represents a new experience that goes beyond the capabilities of traditional mobile rendering solutions, featuring silky-smooth motion, high-fidelity visual effects, and sustained cool handling during mobile gaming. As a key enabler of OnePlus' in-house graphics processing algorithms, the collaboration yields unprecedented rendering capability and stunning visual quality that make the gaming experience on the OnePlus 12 more realistic, engaging and smooth beyond belief.

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  • In terms of the gaming experience, the inclusion of Pixelworks' ultra-low latency MotionEngine® technology, low power super-resolution and multi-brightness color calibration technologies bring OnePlus 12 users a smoother and more stable 120fps, ultra-clear visual experience.
  • That's why we worked together with Pixelworks to bring out the distributed rendering architecture and IRX gaming experience on the OnePlus 12.
  • With its powerful rendering capability and smooth-beyond-belief gaming experience, we believe the OnePlus 12 will impress the market with its unparalleled performance and extraordinary picture quality.
  • As an IRX certified device, the OnePlus 12 epitomizes the advantages of Pixelworks' professional visual processing technologies, profound mobile gaming performance and picture quality tunning expertise.

GEN.G AND LG ULTRAGEAR RENEW COMMITMENT TO GAMING AND ESPORTS CULTURE

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen.G Esports (Gen.G) has extended its partnership with LG Electronics (LG). Committed to promoting esports and gaming globally, LG UltraGear™ continues to provide its industry-leading gaming monitors, renowned for their rapid refresh rates and responsive performance, to Gen.G's professional teams. As part of the ongoing partnership, Gen.G and LG UltraGear will carry out a variety of exciting activations across the global esports scene.

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  • Committed to promoting esports and gaming globally, LG UltraGear™ continues to provide its industry-leading gaming monitors, renowned for their rapid refresh rates and responsive performance, to Gen.G's professional teams.
  • As part of the ongoing partnership, Gen.G and LG UltraGear will carry out a variety of exciting activations across the global esports scene.
  • LG UltraGear provides ultra-fast gaming monitors to the next generation of students seeking to follow in the footsteps of their favorite esports idols.
  • "LG UltraGear remains committed to developing high-end gaming products and to supporting the latest gaming technologies, with the goal of delivering a gaming experience that can satisfy all esports players, whether they're enthusiastic amateurs or top-ranked professionals."

Kia Europe renews exclusive sponsorship of the League of Legends EMEA Championship

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Friday, January 12, 2024

FRANKFURT, Germany, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia has renewed its sponsorship of the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) as the Main Automotive Partner for the sixth consecutive year, with a three-year extension taking the sponsorship to 2026. With esports being the fastest-growing sport in the world, League of Legends is currently the world's most watched esports competition  The synergy between Kia´s modern outlook and LEC audience is an ideal pairing, creating a diverse meeting place that unites different generations through a common interest.

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  • The 2024 LEC Season officially kicks off on 13 January at the Riot Games Arenain Berlin, Germany.
  • From this season, Kia will serve as the presenting partner of three LEC awards, given to the most outstanding players: the Kia All-Pro Team, Kia Player of the Game, and the Kia 2024 Season MVP (most valuable player).
  • "We are excited to continue being involved in the League of Legends EMEA Championship, the competitive gaming league that sets the benchmark for esports," said David Hilbert, Marketing Director at Kia Europe.
  • "We look forward to offering more unique experiences to League of Legends fans in the years ahead."

Kia Europe renews exclusive sponsorship of the League of Legends EMEA Championship

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Friday, January 12, 2024

FRANKFURT, Germany, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia has renewed its sponsorship of the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) as the Main Automotive Partner for the sixth consecutive year, with a three-year extension taking the sponsorship to 2026. With esports being the fastest-growing sport in the world, League of Legends is currently the world's most watched esports competition  The synergy between Kia´s modern outlook and LEC audience is an ideal pairing, creating a diverse meeting place that unites different generations through a common interest.

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  • The 2024 LEC Season officially kicks off on 13 January at the Riot Games Arenain Berlin, Germany.
  • From this season, Kia will serve as the presenting partner of three LEC awards, given to the most outstanding players: the Kia All-Pro Team, Kia Player of the Game, and the Kia 2024 Season MVP (most valuable player).
  • "We are excited to continue being involved in the League of Legends EMEA Championship, the competitive gaming league that sets the benchmark for esports," said David Hilbert, Marketing Director at Kia Europe.
  • "We look forward to offering more unique experiences to League of Legends fans in the years ahead."

KIA AMERICA BECOMES OFFICIAL SPONSOR LEAGUE OF LEGENDS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Present the Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, All-Pro Team awards

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  • Present the Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, All-Pro Team awards
    IRVINE, Calif., and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America and Riot Games announced today a partnership that will deeply integrate Kia across the League Championship Series competition, virtual, and in-person experiences.
  • The Kia MVP Award will celebrate extraordinary achievement and a pinnacle moment for the best-performing player on their quest to be iconic.
  • "Like Kia, esports is experiencing incredible growth and this partnership with Riot Games and the League Championship Series is rooted in creating authentic and impactful engagements and interactions with players and fans," said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia America.
  • *League of Legends is played on a map composed of multiple paths (lanes) all leading toward a series of objectives and the enemies nexus.