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T1 CEO Joe Marsh talks family bonding gaming sessions in new Red Bull gaming podcast
Save your Game – the Red Bull Gaming Podcast launches its fifth episode today featuring T1 CEO Joe Marsh, and is now available on Redbull.tv and all major podcast streaming platforms, including Apple and Spotify.
The concept challenges the most talked about personalities in the industry to share world-class insights into their amazing careers, and reveal the games that impacted their lives, choosing only one as their ‘save game’.
In the new episode, prominent industry figure and CEO of T1, one of the most successful esports organisation’s in the world, Joe Marsh reveals the games that impacted his life and professional career from Super Mario to VALORANT.
- Save Your Game – the Red Bull Gaming Podcast is a brand new concept challenging the most celebrated personalities in the industry to explore the games that shaped their lives, but only one can be immortalised as their ‘save game.’
- In episode five, Joe Marsh chats to host Frankie Ward about running the world’s most successful esports organisation, gaming soundtracks, and the games that influenced and defined his life such as Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
- Joe previously served as Chief Business Officer of Comcast’s Spectacor Gaming division and the Philadelphia Fusion esports franchise that competes in the Overwatch League before becoming T1 CEO in 2019. Joe currently serves as a strategic advisor to Spectacor Gaming and the Philadelphia Fusion, and is also a board member of Nerd Street Gamers.
- Talking about gaming with his daughter and wife, Joe shares with Frankie how much he enjoys bonding with his 10-year old daughter as they both play VALORANT together, hyping her up and keeping her excited about the game. Joe also shares that he plays Fortnite with his wife who he reveals is a really good competitor and is never afraid to let Joe know when he is not doing well when playing.
- Speaking on his experience growing up playing games, GoldenEye 007 in particular, Joe said, “It’s a game that brings back really fun memories of my childhood, that was my game of innocence. You were just hanging out with your friends, carefree, and that was my first time I really cared about a specific game, enough to pack your console with you to your friends house, that kind of deal. It was very sentimental in that sense.”
- Episode five of the podcast launches today and is available to listen to now on all major podcast streaming platforms, including Apple and Spotify.
- The first season of Save Your Game – The Red Bull Gaming Podcast is released in a two-week cadence and features some of the biggest names in gaming and esports:
- June 17th – Carlos ‘ocelote’ Rodriguez, G2 Esports Founder and CEO
- July 1st – Ryan Pessoa, Red Bull pro-gamer and Manchester City FIFA pro
- July 15th – Musaed ‘Msdossary’ Al-Dossary, former FIFA world champion and Red Bull pro-gamer
- August 5th – Stephanie ‘Hex’ Bendixsen, Good Game and Good Game: Spawn presenter, author, video game critic and content creator
- August 19th – Joe Marsh, CEO of T1, globally recognised esports brand
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The World Esports Summit 2024 Is Here!
The IESF World Esports Summit returns this December to Busan, South Korea. Hosted at the Busan Esports Arena (BRENA) from December 5-6, the Summit will bring together prominent figures from Esports, global brands, government officials, and sports executives for a deep dive into the current Esports trends, its rapid transformations, and future challenges.
This year’s theme, “Building Bridges, Not Barriers, Through the Power of Esports,” will highlight the role of Esports in uniting cultures, ideas, and industries. Under the slogan “We Empower Success,” the
Summit provides a great platform for Esports experts to engage in meaningful discussions and sessions, sharing their insights on trends and presenting forward-looking ideas for our industry.
The event, strategically timed at the close of the competitive season, presents a perfect environment for reflection on the year’s biggest events, industry shifts, and the next steps for Esports. Attendees can follow the expert’s perspectives on topics like:
- (R)Evolution in Esports
- East Meets West
- Esports Integrity: The Role of Referees
- The Rise of International Esports Competitions
- (In Korean) Korea’s Secret Sauce etc.
Also, featured at this year’s event are the IESF World Esports Training Camp and the World Esports Referee Academy.
These are very important IESF programs that are aimed at advancing the skills and professional standards of the next generation of Esports leaders.
Join us in Busan for two days designed to inspire, connect, and empower the international Esports community.
Registration for the World Esports Summit is free and open to all interested attendees.
To register, please complete our online registration form: iesf.formstack.com/forms/wes2024_participation_registration
See you in Busan!
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Akhil Sarin CMO at Easygo named as key note at ICE Esports Conference
Clarion Gaming has confirmed that Akhil Sarin CMO at Easygo, the technology powerhouse behind the success of global brands Stake and Kick will headline the Esports & Games Conference (EGC) taking place on 21 January as part of the ICE Barcelona experience. As a key member of the executive team, Akhil Sarin has been instrumental in securing the high-profile partnerships that have accelerated Stake’s growth, including the Stake F1 team, UFC, Drake, and Premier League Everton FC.
Through these strategic alliances he has amplified Stake’s brand presence at the same time as creating unique, immersive player experiences, in the process setting new industry benchmarks.
Announcing the high profile speaker Will Harding, Head of Esports at Clarion Gaming said: “Securing Akhil Sarin as EGC key note at ICE Barcelona represents a remarkable opportunity for our attendees to gain invaluable insight into cutting-edge strategies in digital and influencer marketing .
“Akhil’s expertise with Stake and Kick.com embodies the forward-thinking, innovative approach that defines the digital marketing landscapes. His participation underscores the calibre of knowledge-sharing that we are committed to delivering at ICE and he is sure to both inspire our attendees and elevate their strategic perspective.”
Looking ahead to ICE Barcelona, Akhil Sarin stated: “Collaborating with Clarion Gaming at ICE Barcelona is an exciting opportunity to showcase Stake’s journey and continued focus on bold partnerships and creative marketing strategies that resonate with audiences.”
He added “The EGC is a vital platform for exchanging transformative ideas and shaping the future of gaming and entertainment. I look forward to discussing Stake’s vision and collaborating with industry leaders to inspire growth and innovation across the sector.”
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WEC24 Complete: Indonesia Crowned Overall Champion!
WEC24 Complete: Indonesia Crowned Overall Champion! Busan, South Korea (November 20, 2024) – After nine days of exciting competition, the 16th World Esports Championship (WEC24) has come to a conclusion.
From epic plays to unforgettable moments, the championship closed out with the Dota 2 and MLBB Women’s finals. The ultimate victory and the biggest moment of the night belonged to Indonesia, as they won their second title as the WEC24 Overall Champions.
This prestigious trophy is awarded to the nation that excels across all of the game titles. Turkey secured one gold and one bronze medal also, however, Indonesia’s consistency and performance across the other game titles gave them the edge to secure their victory. Congratulations to Indonesia for this remarkable achievement!
WEC24 started on November 11 at the spectacular SEF Arena in Riyadh, bringing together athletes from around the world to compete across six tournaments: PUBG MOBILE, CS2 (Women’s and Open), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Open and Women’s), and Dota 2. Each competition delivered its special charm, giving us new champions and a WEC to remember.
Medalists:
PUBG MOBILE:
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- Brazil
CS2 Women’s:
- Poland
- France
- Portugal
CS2 Open:
- Romania
- Portugal
- Serbia
MLBB Open:
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
MLBB Women’s:
- Indonesia
- Cambodia
- Egypt
Dota 2:
- Greece
- Sweden
- Turkey
This year’s WEC broke records and set new milestones: the largest CS2 Women’s tournament with a $160,000 prize pool, the debut of the MLBB Women’s category, and a marathon Dota 2 bronze match that won’t be forgotten. Over 480 athletes gave it their all, leaving behind moments that will define the Esports scene for years.
As WEC24 comes to an end, we are thankful to every athlete, national federation, fan, and Esports enthusiast who traveled with us on the Road to Riyadh.
GG once again to Indonesia, our WEC24 Overall Champion! Thank you, Riyadh, for hosting an unforgettable championship. Until next time, see you on the next World Esports Championship journey!
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