Team Liquid

Team Liquid Builds on Sui to Elevate Fan Experience

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Liquid, the leading worldwide professional esports organization, today announced a strategic partnership with Mysten Labs, the web3 infrastructure company and original contributor to Sui, the layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform. The intent behind the partnership is to highlight the rapidly developing Sui gaming ecosystem and to improve engagement for Team Liquid fans by introducing a renovated and empowered fandom platform built on Sui.

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  • The intent behind the partnership is to highlight the rapidly developing Sui gaming ecosystem and to improve engagement for Team Liquid fans by introducing a renovated and empowered fandom platform built on Sui.
  • With the platform's upcoming relaunch, powered by Sui, fans will be able to earn digital collectibles that they fully own to outfit their unique, gamified Team Liquid avatar in the form of Blue, Team Liquid's mascot.
  • These digital collectibles can unlock additional rewards and new experiences, strengthening the connection between Team Liquid and its fans.
  • Our collaborative partnership with Team Liquid will enable better connections with those fans and introduce them to gaming on Sui – games that center the player's experience.

Alienware Debuts New Pro Wireless Mouse and Pro Wireless Keyboard to Help Competitive Gamers Claim Victory

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Monday, January 8, 2024

ROUND ROCK, Texas, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in our history, we are breaking into the competitive gaming peripheral scene with the new Alienware Pro Wireless Mouse and Alienware Pro Wireless Keyboard.

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  • ROUND ROCK, Texas, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in our history, we are breaking into the competitive gaming peripheral scene with the new Alienware Pro Wireless Mouse and Alienware Pro Wireless Keyboard.
  • Tuned for performance and comfort, welcome the Alienware Pro Mouse
    Pro gamers are in consensus – a tournament-ready mouse needs to be responsive, comfortable and offer long battery life.
  • That's why we designed the Pro Keyboard to support most 5-pin and 3-pin switches so pros with trusty switch sets can hot-swap them onto the Alienware Pro keyboard.
  • The Alienware Pro Wireless Keyboard and Pro Wireless Mouse are available in both Lunar Light and Dark Side of the Moon colorways.

Gamers8: The Land of Heroes concludes a record-breaking esports season as champions are crowned in eight weeks of action-packed tournaments

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Featuring a record-breaking prize pool of $45 million, thousands of visitors attended the festival in person and tuned in online to watch 16 elite esports tournaments from 13 top titles.

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  • Featuring a record-breaking prize pool of $45 million, thousands of visitors attended the festival in person and tuned in online to watch 16 elite esports tournaments from 13 top titles.
  • In the Dota 2 Riyadh Masters, Team Spirit defeated Team Liquid in the grand final to win first place and $5 million from the total $15 million prize pool.
  • And in the Rocket League finals, Version 1 defeated Rule One in the grand final to take home $500k in prize money.
  • For more information on Gamers8, visit the official website and follow on Twitter.

Gamers8: The Land of Heroes concludes a record-breaking esports season as champions are crowned in eight weeks of action-packed tournaments

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 7, 2023

Featuring a record-breaking prize pool of $45 million, thousands of visitors attended the festival in person and tuned in online to watch 16 elite esports tournaments from 13 top titles.

Key Points: 
  • Featuring a record-breaking prize pool of $45 million, thousands of visitors attended the festival in person and tuned in online to watch 16 elite esports tournaments from 13 top titles.
  • In the Dota 2 Riyadh Masters, Team Spirit defeated Team Liquid in the grand final to win first place and $5 million from the total $15 million prize pool.
  • And in the Rocket League finals, Version 1 defeated Rule One in the grand final to take home $500k in prize money.
  • For more information on Gamers8, visit the official website and follow on Twitter.

Champions crowned as Riyadh Masters 2023 wraps up Dota 2 action at Gamers8

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Monday, July 31, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dota 2 Riyadh Masters 2023 competition wrapped up yesterday after 12 days of thrilling matches featuring 20 elite teams vying for victory and taking home a share of the $15,000,000 prize pool. As one of the premier tournaments in the Dota 2 calendar, Riyadh Masters 2023 ran the globe's greatest teams through a round-robin group stage and then double-elimination playoffs in the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA).

Key Points: 
  • Among the teams competing for the top prize was Dota 2 powerhouse Team OG, the first team in Dota 2 history to win four Dota Major Championships.
  • Team Tundra Esports, reigning champions of Dota's iconic "The International" tournament, also headed into the 2023 Masters amongst the favorites.
  • As champions, Team Spirit left Gamers8 and Boulevard Riyadh City $5,000,000 richer, the runners-up collecting $2,500,000 from the overall prize pool.
  • Although the Riyadh Masters may have finished, there's plenty more action on offer as part of Gamers8: The Land of Heroes in its 2023 edition.

Champions crowned as Riyadh Masters 2023 wraps up Dota 2 action at Gamers8

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 31, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dota 2 Riyadh Masters 2023 competition wrapped up yesterday after 12 days of thrilling matches featuring 20 elite teams vying for victory and taking home a share of the $15,000,000 prize pool. As one of the premier tournaments in the Dota 2 calendar, Riyadh Masters 2023 ran the globe's greatest teams through a round-robin group stage and then double-elimination playoffs in the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA).

Key Points: 
  • Among the teams competing for the top prize was Dota 2 powerhouse Team OG, the first team in Dota 2 history to win four Dota Major Championships.
  • Team Tundra Esports, reigning champions of Dota's iconic "The International" tournament, also headed into the 2023 Masters amongst the favorites.
  • As champions, Team Spirit left Gamers8 and Boulevard Riyadh City $5,000,000 richer, the runners-up collecting $2,500,000 from the overall prize pool.
  • Although the Riyadh Masters may have finished, there's plenty more action on offer as part of Gamers8: The Land of Heroes in its 2023 edition.

HyperX Announces Exclusive Collaboration with Team Liquid for Custom “Blue” Mascot Keycap

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Monday, July 17, 2023

HyperX , the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX x Liquid - Blue Limited Edition Keycap.

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  • HyperX , the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX x Liquid - Blue Limited Edition Keycap.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230717334784/en/
    HyperX Announces Exclusive Collaboration with Team Liquid for Custom “Blue” Mascot Keycap (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Blue is the physical manifestation of the Team Liquid brand.
  • This collaboration with one of our longest standing partners, HyperX, will bring Blue's passion for gaming to a wider audience,” said Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO of Team Liquid.
  • Adding a touch of team spirit to gaming environments, Team Liquid fans can now personalize their desk setup with the adorable mascot Blue.

FAZE CLAN WINS INTEL GRAND SLAM IN COUNTER STRIKE: GLOBAL OFFENSIVE - A RECORD-BREAKING ACCOMPLISHMENT AS THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL ROSTER TO REACH THIS MILESTONE

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Monday, March 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FaZe Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: FAZE) ("FaZe Clan"), the lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, is celebrating FaZe's Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) esports team winning ESL Pro League Season 17 and accomplishing the highest prize in competitive CS:GO, an Intel Grand Slam. A Grand Slam is awarded to the first team that wins four S-Tier events organized by ESL during a window of 10 consecutive events. FaZe Clan's CS:GO team secured this feat with a dominating run through 2022 and into 2023, bringing home wins at IEM: Katowice 2022, EPL Season 15, IEM: Cologne 2022, and Sunday at EPL Season 17.

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  • A Grand Slam is awarded to the first team that wins four S-Tier events organized by ESL during a window of 10 consecutive events.
  • With their win, FaZe Clan's CS:GO team was awarded a $1,000,000 prize for the Intel Grand Slam plus $200,000 in tournament cash prizes.
  • FaZe Clan's CS:GO team is comprised of Finn " FaZe Karrigan " Andersen, Håvard " FaZe Rain " Nygaard, Helvijs " FaZe Broky " Saukants, Russel " FaZe Twistzz " Van Dulken, Robin " FaZe Ropz " Kool, and coach Robert " FaZe RobbaN " Dahlström.
  • The EPL Season 17 championship brings FaZe Clan to 38 total world championships across all 15 esports pro teams.

HyperX Launches Limited Edition Keycap Nexon’s MapleStory Orange Mushroom During Customer Appreciation Event HyperX Loot Drop III

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Monday, March 13, 2023

HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX Limited Edition Keycap – MapleStory Orange Mushroom, from Nexon’s MapleStory franchise, as the second HX3D personalized keycap drop in 2023.

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  • HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX Limited Edition Keycap – MapleStory Orange Mushroom, from Nexon’s MapleStory franchise, as the second HX3D personalized keycap drop in 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230313005142/en/
    HyperX Launches Limited Edition Keycap Nexon’s MapleStory Orange Mushroom During Customer Appreciation Event HyperX Loot Drop III (Photo: Business Wire)
    Orange Mushroom is one of the original monsters in the massively multi-player online MapleStory game and one of the first monsters that players encounter when progressing through the Maple World.
  • The HyperX Limited Edition Keycap - MapleStory Orange Mushroom will be available for purchase on Friday, March 17 - 19, 9 a.m. PST at Hyperx.com , in the U.S. only.
  • Aligning with the celebration of gaming fans, Orange Mushroom is dropping amid HyperX Loot Drop III.

Gaimin Gladiators' DOTA2 Wins first ever DPC Major to be held in South America!

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Monday, March 6, 2023

ZUG, Switzerland, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Gaimin Gladiators' DOTA2 ( www.gaimingladiators.gg ) team have won the DPC Lima Major, with a resounding 3-0 win over Team Liquid,  winning the first DPC Major to be held in South America.

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  • ZUG, Switzerland, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Gaimin Gladiators' DOTA2 ( www.gaimingladiators.gg ) team have won the DPC Lima Major, with a resounding 3-0 win over Team Liquid,  winning the first DPC Major to be held in South America.
  • gg ) parent company of Gaimin Gladiators stated,"Our involvement in esports and Gaimin Gladiators is fully justified by this win.
  • I am delighted they are part of the GAIMIN business representing GAIMIN in the esports arena and to their followers.
  • Martin added, "Prior to the Lima Major, GAIMIN launched a range of limited collectable digital assets to commemorate participation by the team at the Lima Major.