Teamfight Tactics

WIN NFT HERO V2.1 Open Beta Launched with a Million-Dollar Prize Pool for S1

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

WIN NFT HERO v2.1 Open Beta Test was launched on June 1, 2023.

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  • WIN NFT HERO v2.1 Open Beta Test was launched on June 1, 2023.
  • Season 1 of WIN NFT HERO will feature various utility token rewards for all Web3 gaming enthusiasts, including $NFT, $WIN, and $WNH, along with rare NFT assets.
  • WIN NFT HERO S1 adopts a thrilling new point-based PvP ranking system, and all battles will take place in the arena.
  • At the end of the season, WIN NFT HERO will distribute $NFT and $WIN, alongside NFT rewards, to each player based on their final points tally.

Odyssey Interactive Reveals Omega Strikers, a Cross-Platform Multiplayer Game for the Next Generation of Competitive Players

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Friday, September 16, 2022

Omega Strikers builds upon the lessons our veteran team has learned running some of the most popular multiplayer games in the world.

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  • Omega Strikers builds upon the lessons our veteran team has learned running some of the most popular multiplayer games in the world.
  • Omega Strikers features a wild and ever-growing roster of diverse and vibrant characters known as Strikers.
  • Omega Strikers is designed as a player-first competitive free-to-play multiplayer game so there are no loot boxes, consumable power boosts, or paid competitive advantages.
  • The Odyssey team intends to use their original characters in a series of games of which Omega Strikers is just the first.

Study Finds Kaiser Permanente Initiative Improves Mental Health in Online Gaming Community

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind mental health initiative developed by Kaiser Permanente and esports organization Cloud9 has been found to be an effective way of supporting the mental health of young adult esports players and fans, according to a new study published today in NEJM Catalyst.

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  • As part of the initiative, Kaiser Permanente and Cloud9 engaged with PGP (The Public Good Projects), apublic health nonprofit responsible for some of the nation's most successful health campaigns.
  • PGP conducted an independent longitudinal study that tracked the program's impact on reducing mental health stigma and measured behavior change within the gaming community.
  • "Our study finds that embedding a health care-led mental health initiative within already existing, large-scale professional esports networks can be an effective way of supporting the mental health of young esports players and fans," said Joe Smyser, PhD, chief executive officer, PGP.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

Video Game, Media and Technology Veterans Launch GGWP to Combat Game Toxicity, Raise $12M Seed Funding

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Monday, March 21, 2022

GGWP, a nod to Good Game, Well Played, was created with the mission to democratize positive play using technology.

Key Points: 
  • GGWP, a nod to Good Game, Well Played, was created with the mission to democratize positive play using technology.
  • Theres a lot of research that shows bad behavior is bad for business, Dennis Fong, CEO, GGWP, said.
  • With the ability to respond at scale, we can dramatically improve game experiences, and in turn improve game businesses.
  • GGWP, founded by games and media veterans, is an artificial intelligence-based platform to help combat toxicity in online games.

AGON by AOC partners with Riot Games to reveals the world's first official League of Legends gaming monitor: The AGON PRO AG275QXL

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

The AGON PRO AG275QXL AGON League of Legends Edition sports a unique design and special features crafted specifically for the MOBA experience.

Key Points: 
  • The AGON PRO AG275QXL AGON League of Legends Edition sports a unique design and special features crafted specifically for the MOBA experience.
  • League of Legends is the most played PC game in the world with millions of players working together in high stakes competition.
  • The revolutionary AGON PRO AG275QXL League of Legends Edition will be available on Amazon starting March 2022 for $479.99.
  • For more information, please refer to AGON by AOC's official website or follow AGON by AOC on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

ESE to Produce the First In-Person Esports Competition and TV Broadcast for the Regional Finals of Riot Games’ Teamfight Tactics

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

("Frenzy"), will organize and produce the Ultraliga Teamfight Tactics Arcane (TFT) final on January 30, 2022.

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  • ("Frenzy"), will organize and produce the Ultraliga Teamfight Tactics Arcane (TFT) final on January 30, 2022.
  • This will be first Riot Games TFT regional league final carried out as an offline event broadcast on TV.
  • Games will be viewable online and on Polsat Games linear television channel owned by Cyfrowy Polsat S.A.
  • Ultraliga Teamfight Tactics Arcane league launched on December 13, 2021, which was preceded by a media day at the Frenzy studio.

Ultraliga – the League of Legends Esports Competition Produced By ESE – Expands To 10 Teams and Goes International

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The competition will be an additional opportunity for the esports players community and fans from Poland and Baltic countries.

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  • The competition will be an additional opportunity for the esports players community and fans from Poland and Baltic countries.
  • Grzegorz Szabla, Senior Brand Manager EE at Riot Games, commented: We are delighted to start the next season of Ultraliga in cooperation with Frenzy.
  • League of Legends has gone on to be the most-played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports.
  • ESE also operates its own ecommerce channels, esports teams, and gaming leagues.

ESE to Organize Esports Competition with Riot Games, the Ultraliga Teamfight Tactics Championship Arcane

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Monday, December 6, 2021

("Frenzy"), will organize and produce the broadcast for the third edition of Ultraligas Polish Championship for Teamfight Tactics (the Competition), an esports tournament.

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  • ("Frenzy"), will organize and produce the broadcast for the third edition of Ultraligas Polish Championship for Teamfight Tactics (the Competition), an esports tournament.
  • The sixteen best Polish players will compete for the championship and promotion to the international tournament Rising Legends Superbrawl.
  • The lineup is completed by the finalist of the Teamfight Tactics World Championships Kacper shircane Piniak, who has received an invitation from the organizers.
  • Marcin Kilar, Managing Director at Frenzy said, The Polish Championship in Teamfight Tactics was a catalyst for the development of the Polish scene.

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).