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Guild Wins First Major Esports Trophy

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Hen takes the top spot at FNCS with Flikk & Anas coming second

Guild Esports took home its first major esports trophy at the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) European Grand Finals last night, with its athlete Hen part of the trio that secured the #1 spot, and $300,000 in winnings.

Flikk & Anas also formed part of the trio that took second place, securing $210,000, while TaySonā€™s trio secured eighth place and $60,000 in winnings. The final standings meant all four members of Guildā€™s Fornite Roster secured a top 10 finish.Ā 

The top 3 teams also secured autoqualification for next seasonā€™s Grand Finals – meaning, should they remain with their trios, Hen, Flikk & Anas have already booked their spots.

In an exciting climax to Fornite Chapter 2 Season 5, Henā€™s trio fought off competition from some of the best Fornite players in Europe to secure Guild its first major esports trophy, with 311 points achieved over the course of 12 games, which included three outright victories.

It marks a momentous occasion for Guild Esports, who since launching in June 2020, have signed and developed some of the most exciting talent in esports over the past year, culminating in its first major win.

Grant Rousseau, Guildā€™s Director of Esports commented, ā€œWe are just so proud of all the players for this win – but also the coaches and staff behind the scenes who help to make the magic happen. We set ourselves a goal at Guild to achieve our first major trophy this year, so to make that goal a reality is a really important milestone in our history.

Exciting nights like these are why all of us are involved in esports. We are still young as an organisation, but we have big ambitions to be the best esports team in the scene. This FNCS major is the first step, and now we have our sights firmly set on achieving more major success in both Fortnite, and our other competitive titles Valorant, FIFA & Rocket League.ā€

Carleton Curtis, Executive Chairman at Guild added, ā€œOur mission is to build a culture of excellence in everything we do, and itā€™s been really exciting to see our players take on that mindset from training, into the Fornite field with this major win. At Guild, we have a big focus on nurturing the best talent in esports, and weā€™re looking forward to continuing to develop our athletes and achieve more success in the near futureā€.

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Apeiron Partners with TALON and United Esports To Bring Web3 Esports to Both East and West Markets

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Apeiron, the first-ever web3 god game, today announced a partnership with Hong Kong-based TALON and LA-based United Esports to host the Apeiron x TALON Nova Tournament.

Apeiron is a dapp x god game x roguelite x battle arena, combining classic with modern gameplay to create a unique entertainment experience.Ā The tournament will feature two conferences, each hosting eight top players from around the world. The goal is to showcase Apeironā€™s PvP to the world, with the Eastern Conference (Asia) scheduled for April 4-6 and the Western Conference (Americas) for April 11-13.

The tournament will follow a double-elimination bracket format, with matches beingĀ best-of-3 matchesĀ and the final matches beingĀ best-of-5. Each player will bring 3 decks, each with a different Avatar, and once a deck has won a game, it may not be used again within that set. The total prize pool is $30,000, split equally between the two conferences, with rewards ranging from $750 to $5,000 for the top Apeiron competitors.

Participation is by invitation only, and fans influence the selection by requesting their favorite Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to join. The participants include notable members of the Web2 and Web3 gaming space, including:

Web2

  • (East) League of Legends pro player Tsai “GreenTea” Shang-Ching, Thailand content creator gamtoh and Wild Rift analyst Kitiphat “Cyberclasher” Kanjanapiphat

  • (West) top TeamFightTactics playerĀ RobinSongz, content creator and chess Woman GrandmasterĀ Nemo, master of card gamesĀ Deathsie, the most viewed English Hearthstone streamerĀ Rdu.

Web3

  • (East): GamingGridX founderĀ Yellow Panther, Axie Infinity playerĀ 1437, GGChroniclesā€™Ā raiden,Ā crypto gamers,Ā esushima

  • (West): Content creatorĀ orangie, content creatorĀ Brycent, US content creatorĀ rojan, Twitch streamerĀ ralo, METAT8 Esports founderĀ Elijah Flowers

ā€œWe are excited to partner with TALON and United Esports from both the East and West to bring competitive web3 esports to a wider audience seeking strategic and fast-paced gameplay. Apeironā€™s unique gaming experience challenges players’ strategic thinking, reflexes, and ability to improvise, offering an exhilarating experience for both streamers and viewers to witness and share the most epic clutch moments and comebacks,ā€Ā commented Frank Cheng, CEO of Foonie Magus.

ā€œThe appetite and opportunity for esports within the Web3 space continues to grow and what we love about Apeiron is that it has a low floor making it easy to come in and play, but a high ceiling for experienced players to grow into their mastery of the game,ā€ said Jazz Tham, Co-Founder of TALON.

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TEAM VITALITY DOUBLES DOWN FOR TWO COPENHAGEN MAJORS IN COUNTER STRIKE AND ROCKET LEAGUE

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  • From today, Team Vitality gears up for Copenhagen, competing in both the Counter-Strike and Rocket League Majors, highlighting their commitment to ascending as the world’s best esports club.
  • World champion in both games, the French club will defend its titles with its franchise players Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut on Counter-Strike 2 and Alexis “zen” Bernier on Rocket League.
  • On site and from its premises in Paris, Team Vitality will carry out immersive experiences and exclusive meeting sessions with its players, in close collaboration with its partners.

 

Team Vitality, the world’s leading esport club, is set to take part in two key events on the esport calendar, both taking place simultaneously in Copenhagen. Firstly, the first Major in the history of Counter-Strike 2 at the Royal Arena. And then, the Major of the Rocket League scene at the KB Hallen Arena. Together, the French trio will attempt to regain their position as leaders on the international scene after winning the 2023 World Championships in DĆ¼sseldorf.

TEAM VITALITY’S QUEEN TEAM AIMS TO MAINTAIN ITS REIGN

Team Vitality’s squad enters the first Counter Strike 2 Major, taking place at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, with the determination to defend their title after reigning supreme at the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023. With renewed energy, commitment and determination, the new Team Vitality era promises to be explosive. This new Major would be an opportunity for the team to achieve back-to-back Major victories, obtain a new star on their jersey, and maintain its heritage as champion of the scene.

With star player ZywOo’s contract renewal until 2026, Team Vitality gains renewed energy and commitment, heralding a new era of determination. These renewals reinforce the team’s dedication to finding and nurturing esports talent and support their competitive mission of maintaining their top position in esports. As the team’s cornerstone, ZywOo’s exceptional skills elevate Team Vitality’s competitive edge and inspire the entire organisation in its quest for excellence in esports.

ā€œWe will arrive in Copenhagen with a desire to make a good impression. For some players, this will be their first Major. For the players, arriving with the title of world champions, poses a significant challenge as they strive to live up to the expectations of being considered the best in the world. But for the team, it will be an opportunity to put our preparation to the test, evaluate if we have made the right decisions, and show our determination. Our ambition is strong, we are led by the best player in the world – ZywOo – we can only aim for the top spots.ā€ explains Fabien ā€˜Neoā€™ Devide, co-founder and President of Team Vitality.

TEAM VITALITYā€™S ROCKET LEAGUE ROSTER READY TO DEFEND ITS LEADERSHIP

Reigning world champion and record-holders of the first perfect split in the history of the game, Team Vitality’s Rocket League team returns to the forefront to defend its leadership on the international scene from March 28 at the KB Hallen Arena in Copenhagen.

Made up of the crĆØme de la crĆØme of French players with Zen, Radosin and Alpha54, the Team Vitality team is driven by the desire to add even more titles to its list of achievements. The new coach of the roster, the former world champion FairyPeak!, will also be able to prove himself behind the screen by pushing his players to surpass themselves.

Together, the team hopes to win first place and remain the number 1 team on the French-speaking and international scene.

ā€œRLCS Copenhagen, stands as a new competition where Team Vitality must take its stand and defend its title. This new season has been challenging, particularly in terms of player support. Currently, we find ourselves in a transitional period, where the team is still digesting their status as World Champions. This Major is an important competition, serving as a bridge towards our main objective which is to win the Worlds at the end of the year. In any case, we are going to Copenhagen with the aim to achieve.ā€ recalls Fabien ā€˜Neoā€™ Devide, co-founder and President of Team Vitality.

DEFINING THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL FANS, FROM PARIS TO COPENHAGEN

Within the Royal Arena, Team Vitality will have a dedicated booth to welcome its fans and organise meet & greets with the players. This will also be an opportunity to (re)discover the V.Hive club application through a 100% winning digital experience.

To celebrate this historical moment where both of the French Clubā€™s formidable rosters take centre stage, Team Vitality along with its official audio partner, JBL Quantum, has crafted an array of captivating experiences for its fans on the stand including:

  • Sound is Survival, step into a realm where you must rely on sound alone using the JBL Quantum 910 to navigate a Counter-Strike 2 map engulfed in smoke to defuse a bomb as quickly as possible while blindfolded. The person with the best time will be able to win a headset.
  • Sound of Legends, fans can experience 100% sound-based quiz. They will have to recognise the sounds from the Counter-Strike 2 game as quickly and precisely as possible, with the chance to win a JBL Quantum 910 headset by achieving the highest score.

IN PARIS FROM THE BUZZING V.HIVE

Team Vitality fans who did not have the chance to travel to Copenhagen will also have the opportunity to follow their teams thanks to EVNIA and CrƩdit Agricole. In Paris, viewing parties will be held at V.Hive from March 21 to 31.

Finally, Team Vitality and its partner Unilever are launching a unique gourmet initiative with Ben & Jerry’s named: Major Delivery. From March 20 to 29, fans can order delicious Ben & Jerry’s ice cream with the code ā€˜VITALITYMAJORā€™ directly from the UberEats app. Team Vitality fans will benefit from a discount and will automatically be entered into a giveaway to have the chance to win a trip to attend the second Rocket League Major.

ā€œIt is an exceptional opportunity to have these two esports events at the same time and in the same place. Particularly in a city like Copenhagen where the culture of esports is well established and respected. This is why Team Vitality and its partners have made an effort to curate experiences for our fans who have travelled there, but also for those who remain at home. I am delighted that we were able to bring our partners on board this new adventure, signalling an important step for the club, and an opportunity to cement our leadership in the international scene.ā€ said Nicolas ā€˜Nicoā€™ Maurer, co-founder CEO of Team Vitality.

 

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Tundra Esports Announces Partnership with Repeat

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Tundra Esports, The International 11 Champions and a leading name in Dota 2, announces its partnership with Repeat, an esports tournament platform, part of the Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) family, the home of PlayStationĀ®. This collaboration will introduce the Tundra Thursday Pub Smash, a dynamic esports league catering specifically for the Dota 2 community.

Over the next eight weeks, starting March 21st aspiring players are invited to register their Steam ID on the Tundra Thursday Pub Smash homepage, which will automatically track the players’ in-game scores, ranking them accordingly. The league is aimed to give seasoned veterans and Dota 2 players the opportunity to compete in their respective online matches with the chance to win exciting rewards, including a $4,000 prize pool and exclusive Tundra merchandise.

The partnership between Tundra Esports and Repeat is a union of shared values and a mutual commitment to excellence in esports, helping to bring together Dota 2 enthusiasts from around the world to showcase their skills and passion for the game.

Anthony Graham, Co-Founder & Director of Esports at Tundra Esports:

“We are proud to join forces with Repeat in launching Tundra Thursday Pub Smash, this partnership underscores our shared vision of empowering gamers and fostering community engagement through innovative esports experiencesā€.

Registration for Tundra Thursday Pub Smash is now open to all Dota 2 enthusiasts worldwide.

Join Tundra Esports and Repeat as they embark on this journey within Dota 2. For the latest updates and announcements, follow Tundra Esports and Repeat on social media.

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