Mobile Esports

KRAFTON achieves 3Q23 sales of £279.8M

written by John

Sales and Operating Profit climb to 42% as KRAFTON claims highest Operating Profit Margin among listed game companies in S. Korea for Q323

November 7, 2023 – KRAFTON Inc. (CEO CH Kim) announced its 3Q23 preliminary earnings on November 7.

KRAFTON recorded its 3Q23 sales at £279.8M GBP, Operating Profit at £117.6M GBP and Net Profit at £131.4M GBP in accordance with the Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS). Sales and OP both climbed 16% QoQ and 44% QoQ, respectively, which translates to 4% YoY and 31% YoY, respectively. KRAFTON posted its 3Q23 cumulative sales at £855.1M and OP at £375.2M GBP, claiming the highest OPM among the listed game companies in Korea.

This achievement in sales and OP is largely attributed to the stable revenue generated across all platforms by PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS IP. On PC/Console, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS updated its classic maps Miramar and Erangel and introduced new weapon Dragunov, all of which offered new gameplay experiences for users in 3Q23. Engaging in direct communication with users and actively gathering feedback through the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Director Live Talk since August, the company has achieved sales of £82.8M GBP on PC/Console.

As for Mobile, sales picked up 26% QoQ and 9% YoY to £192.0M GBP driven by PUBG MOBILE’s Dragon Ball Super collaboration and the resumption of BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) services. In India, hosting large-scale Esports competitions and providing localized content helped sales and traffic return to previous levels while BGMI has further solidified its position as the most popular game in the Indian market with a steady inflow of new users.

With its strategic direction of “Scale-Up the Creative” since early-2023, KRAFTON has been enhancing its publishing capabilities and focusing on new IP acquisition, thereby gaining a foothold to take another leap forward. This year, up until the third quarter, KRAFTON has made equity investments in a total of 13 global studios, focusing on strengthening publishing capabilities and acquiring new IPs. As such, the number of global studios in which KRAFTON has invested since going public has increased to 21.

KRAFTON’s self-developed new titles are set to connect with fans starting in 2024. Among these are, ‘Dark and Darker Mobile,’ an extraction RPG independently developed by Bluehole Studio, and ‘inZOI,’ a life-simulation game featuring realistic graphics. Furthermore, the company is poised to bolster its earnings with a lineup of forthcoming releases, including an extraction shooter genre game, ‘Project Black Budget,’ currently being developed by PUBG STUDIOS and scheduled for launch in 2H24.

Dongkeun Bae, CFO of KRAFTON, stated, “KRAFTON is growing steadily based on the ongoing potential of the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS IP,” and added, “Moving forward, KRAFTON aims to become a company known for launching major new titles and highly anticipated games every year, by expanding our pipeline aggressively with our own game development and second-party publishing.”

	Earnings (3Q23)	Earnings (2Q23)	% chg (QoQ)	Earnings (3Q22)	% chg (YoY)
Sales	£279.8	£240.5	16.3%	£269.5	3.8%
OP	£117.6	£81.7	44.0%	£89.8	30.9%

▲Table: KRAFTON’s 3Q23 (preliminary) earnings on a consolidated basis (unit: 1 million GBP) Original figures in South Korean Won (KRW), converted to GBP using 6 November 2023 exchange rate for this press release.

About KRAFTON, Inc.

Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games and Flyway Games. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies. Their goal is to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON’s platforms and services.

KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties, including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG MOBILE, The Callisto Protocol, NEW STATE MOBILE, Moonbreaker, Defense Derby and TERA. With a passionate and driven team across the globe, KRAFTON is a tech-forward company that possesses world-class capabilities and is set on expanding its business horizons to encompass multimedia entertainment and deep learning. For more information, visit www.krafton.com.

8 November 2023 0 comment

Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL) Announces Grand Finals for Season 7, Offering a Unique Multi-Game Esports Experience

written by Titus Walker

The Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL), under the leadership of CEO Titus, is thrilled to announce the culmination of Season 7 with the Grand Finals scheduled for November 19th at 4:00 PM.

UEL is the world’s largest multi-game esports league, setting a new standard in competitive gaming. With a primary focus on five distinct game genres, including sports, racing, shooters, fighting, and strategy, UEL delivers an unparalleled and comprehensive gaming experience.

In this exciting season, gamers from across the globe have engaged in fierce competition, vying for a prestigious grand prize of $100,000 in cash. The heart of UEL lies in its 7 on 7 format, placing immense importance on teamwork and strategic coaching. Every team within the league is strategically assembled to excel in all game genres, showcasing the versatile skills of its players.

One of the most notable aspects of UEL is its commitment to creating a new category of gamers known as “endgamers.” These individuals transcend the boundaries of casual gaming, becoming true masters of the art of gaming. An endgamer doesn’t merely conquer a game; they possess an in-depth understanding of its mechanics, representing the pinnacle of gaming expertise. The term “endgamer” was coined by UEL to exemplify this level of gaming excellence.

The UEL competition format is a groundbreaking innovation in the world of esports. Each match begins with a four-hour timer, accompanied by a roulette-style wheel featuring 33 diverse game titles. Coaches from each team must strategically select which player to send into the chosen game. Victory in a game rewards the team with one point, and the wheel spins again for the next game selection. Importantly, coaches must tactically manage player rotations, adhering to a rule similar to baseball where consecutive play is prohibited until all players have had their turn. The team with the most points at the end of the four-hour timer emerges as the victor. Furthermore, once a game is played, it is removed from the wheel, ensuring a dynamic and ever-evolving competition.

UEL has pioneered this innovative style of esports, revolutionizing the art of gaming. By amalgamating strategy, skill, and an immersive gaming experience, UEL has created a platform that venerates the mastery of multiple game genres and celebrates the boundless possibilities of gaming.

Titus, CEO of UEL, stated, “Our vision for UEL has always been to transform esports into an art form. We’re proud to witness the growth of endgamers and see players from all backgrounds and preferences compete in diverse games. UEL isn’t just a league; it’s a revolution in the world of gaming.”

The Grand Finals on November 19th at 4:00 PM mark the pinnacle of Season 7. This event promises to be a thrilling showcase of skill, strategy, and the future of esports. UEL invites all gaming enthusiasts and esports aficionados to join us for this unforgettable showdown.

For media inquiries and further information about UEL, please contact:

Info@uelesports.com

About UEL:
The Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL) is the world’s largest multi-game esports league, committed to redefining esports as an art form. With a strong emphasis on diverse game genres and the cultivation of endgamers, UEL offers a unique gaming experience and pushes the boundaries of competitive gaming.

20 September 2023 0 comment

Mobile Esports PUBG

PUBG MOBILE WORLD INVITATIONAL (PMWI) – TEAMS PREPARE FOR ALLSTARS VOTE

written by John

Teams across the world are gearing up for this year’s PUBG MOBILE World Invitational (PMWI), with a fan vote that will allow players to get more involved in the tournament.

The 2023 PMWI ALLSTARS Vote begins on the 26th May and will directly determine which teams qualify for the first stage of the tournament.
Teams with the most votes from each of the 14 PUBG MOBILE Pro League (PMPL) regions will qualify for the PMWI ALLSTARS Stage, which takes place between 11th-13th July.
Following their fantastic performance and victory at the 2022 PMWI, Vampire Esports, the 2022 PMWI Main Tournament & Afterparty Champion, have received the special invitation to the PMWI ALLSTARS Stage.

LOS ANGELES, 16th May, 2023 – PUBG MOBILE fans look out–this month is set to be full of excitement as teams across the world gear up for 2023 PUBG MOBILE World Invitational (PMWI) qualification, powered by Gamers8, the world’s largest gaming and esports festival. Supporters will have an exciting opportunity to help qualify their favourite team in the first part of the tournament through a fan vote, kicking off on 26th May through the in-game PMWI ALLSTARS Vote event. Taking place between 11th-16th July, PMWI is split into two stages, the PMWI ALLSTARS Stage which will run through the first half of the competition, and the PMWI Main Tournament which commences from the 14th of July.

The 2023 PMWI ALLSTARS Vote starts on the 26th May and players can expect to see all the teams gearing up on social media to rally support from their followers. Players should be sure to check in on their favourite team’s social channels closer to the date for more information on what they can do to help. With the PMWI ALLSTARS Stage dependent solely on fan votes, the teams will need their fans more than ever!

Only the PMPL Spring teams from the 14 PMPL regions are eligible for the vote. The team with the most votes from each region will qualify for the PMWI ALLSTARS Stage. Players should stay tuned on social media to both PUBG MOBILE ESPORTS and their favourite teams’ channels for further details, where they can find out how to help support their team gain enough votes to qualify for PMWI. Players must reach level 9 in PUBG MOBILE to be able to participate in voting.

Following their fantastic performance and victory at the 2022 PMWI, Vampire Esports, the 2022 PMWI Main Tournament & Afterparty Champion, have received the special invitation to the PMWI ALLSTARS Stage. There they’ll battle it out against other teams to compete for qualification to the PMWI Main Stage. In a format update, the top six teams of the PMWI ALLSTARS Stage will now be able to progress to the PMWI Main Stage.

About PUBG MOBILE:
PUBG MOBILE is based on PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone.

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILE accounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play.

About “Gamers8 – The Land Of Heroes”:
Gamers8 is the world’s largest esports and gaming festival and the destination for elite esports champions and gaming universe lovers. It’s the ultimate place to compete for glory and become a hero walking among the worlds of your chosen story. Located in Riyadh at the heart of Saudi Arabia, Gamers8 spans a period of eight weeks from July to September 2023, with new challenges and experiences unlocked every week. You can watch the world’s top esports teams compete for the highest prize pools, attend performances by global music artists, experience your favourite gaming platforms come to life, and learn the mysteries behind the creation of video games. Gamers8 is your world and it’s your adventure to choose.

“Gamers8: The Land of Heroes” follows the success of last year’s Gamers8 at Boulevard Riyadh City. Gamers8 2022 saw the world’s best teams and players battle it out across five top titles – Rocket League, Dota 2 Riyadh Masters, Fortnite, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and PUBG Mobile – for a prize pool of $15million. The 2022 event was visited by more than 1.4 million visitors and watched by more than 132 million people around the globe. A total of 391 professional players – representing more than 61 nationalities – and 113 international teams took part in the world-class esports competitions.

Gamers8: The Land of Heroes has a total prize pool of $45 million – more than double last year’s grand prize total – and will host the elite of esports in a state of the art, purpose-built venue at Boulevard Riyadh City. The festival will conclude with a gaming and esports forum, known as “The Next World Forum”, that brings together sector leaders and experts from around the world.

16 May 2023 0 comment

Clash Royale Esports Asia Hearthstone Mobile Esports

WCG 2023 Open Qualifier, Global Applications Begin

written by John

– WCG 2023 Open Qualifier Will Accept Global Applications from May 1st to 19th

– Three game titles: Hearthstone, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Clash Royale

The global esports festival “WCG 2023 Open Qualifier” is now accepting applications.

Korea’s esports company Bigpicture Interactive Co. (led by CEO Kwangjun Song) revealed that its global esports brand WCG will start accepting applications for “WCG 2023 Open Qualifier” (hereafter referred to as ‘Open Qualifier’).

The Open Qualifier preliminaries will feature three game titles: ‘Hearthstone’, ‘Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (hereafter ‘MLBB’)’and ‘Clash Royale’. All players worldwide, who are at least 14 years old and able to travel abroad are welcome. Those who did not make the cut in the “WCG 2023 Open” held from January to April are also welcome to participate.

Applications can be made at WCG’s homepage starting on May 1st and ending on May 19th. The top 16 Hearthstone players, the top 8 MLBB teams, and top 8 Clash Royale teams will be selected through matches played on May 20th and May 21st, and will advance to the “WCG 2023 Group Stage”.

Each event will be played as follows: Hearthstone will be in Battlegrounds (Day One: single round, Day Two: three-round free for all), MLBB in Draft Pick (single elimination), Clash Royale in Open Duels (single elimination).

Players who participate in the Open Qualifier in each event will be entered into a drawing to receive a March of the Lich King Card Blanket for Hearthstone, one of 5 high grade Skins (random) for MLBB, and the 5^th Anniversary Limited Edition Prince Statue for Clash Royale.

Players can find more information about WCG 2023 Open Qualifier from WCG’s official webpage or via their social media channels.

■ WCG 2023 Contest Structure

Stages	Schedule	Details
Open	January 7, 2023 – April 22, 2023	Online (Closed)
Open Qualifier	May 20, 2023 – May 21, 2023	Online
Group Stage	June 3, 2023	Online
Grand Final	July 28, 2023 – July 30, 2023	Offline (Busan, South Korea)

■ WCG Official Channels

WCG YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WorldCyberGamesOfficial

WCG Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/team/wcg

WCG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wcgofficialchannel

WCG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wcg.official/

WCG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaming/DiscoverWCG

WCG Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCG_2023

2 May 2023 0 comment

Esports Business Mobile Esports

Global esports platform Challengermode launches first of its kind mobile app to connect billions of gamers worldwide

written by Julia

Stockholm, 31st August, 2022: Global esports platform Challengermode has today announced the launch of its first-of-its-kind mobile app for the esports space. The app will connect billions of gamers worldwide across PC, console and mobile with the grassroots esports scene through over 80 titles on the platform, and give game developers the chance to put their games – quite literally – in the hands of more players.

The app is an extension of the Challengermode platform which puts all Challengermode tournaments, ladders and events at gamer’s fingertips, where they can browse, sign-up for and check-in to competitions. It also provides gamers the opportunity to chat with friends or teammates while on the go, and get instant notifications from their friends, competitions or Challengermode Spaces – creating a truly seamless experience for competitive gamers of any skill level.

The app augments Challengermode’s capacity as a centralized infrastructure for all stakeholders in the esports industry, allowing brands, organizers and game developers to become a part of gamers’ everyday life in an authentic way. Unlike other apps in the esports space, the Challengermode App bridges the gap between the 3.1 billion gamers worldwide and the rapidly growing grassroots esports scene – allowing anyone to compete for real prizes on a global stage.

Robel Efrem, co-founder and CEO of Challengermode said: “The launch of the Challengermode mobile app is a big leap forward on our mission of making esports truly accessible to everyone, everywhere by allowing gamers to interact with their esports activities anywhere at any time. Unlike most “esports apps” in the space, the Challengermode app offers a truly seamless competitive experience for competitive gaming across mobile, console and PC – and is a vital component in the esports’ industry’s future, linking the world’s 3.1 billion gamers to the rapidly growing grassroots esports movement. The app also creates a new way for game developers to bring their games to a global audience quickly and easily, thanks to Challengermode’s esports tech and game developer API.”

Available on App Store for iOS, Google Play Store for Android, and Windows, players can compete for real prizes across over 80+ titles including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, VALORANT and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS – giving them a chance to experience esports in a professional setting, and level up their skills.

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About Challengermode:

Challengermode is a Swedish technology company founded in 2014, with the mission to make competitive gaming and esports truly accessible. Through its platform, Challengermode provides the tools for game developers & publishers to deliver fully automated tournaments, ladders or leaderboards to their community. Today, Challengermode’s best-in-class tech is used by all esports stakeholders – including communities, content creators, brands, and professional tournament organizers – to host tens of millions of competitions every year for gamers at all skill-levels, on any device or platform.

7 September 2022 0 comment

Betting CS:GO DOTA 2 League of Legends Mobile Esports

Fandom Sports Peer to Peer Esports Wagering Platform Live

written by John

Vancouver, British Columbia – December 29, 2021 – Fandom Sports Media Corp. (CSE:
FDM) (OTCQB: FDMSF) (FRANKFURT: TQ43) (“Fandom Sports” or the “Company”), is
pleased to announce the Company’s peer to peer (P2P) Esports wagering platform
(www.fandomesports.com) is live and ready for revenue generation.

The Company recently announced that it had been approved to provide Skrill and Neteller
payment services as solutions. Wagering customers are now able to fund their accounts to
facilitate P2P wagering on Esports, with eventual sports and other igaming offerings being
deployed in Q1 2022. The Company’s P2P platform is now fully integrated with payment
solutions and the Company’s banking partners.

“We are super excited to have completed our banking and payments integrations. Now that the
first iteration of our modular wagering platform is live, the Company will be transitioning to an
operating and revenue generation trajectory. The P2P Esports is the first instance of our
modular approach to building out a holistic wagering and prediction platform,” states David
Vinokurov, CEO and President.”

The Company’s all-ages sports, Esports prediction and fan engagement platform is on track for
completion in Q1 2022 and will serve as the primary tool for audience aggregation to the overall
platform. Fandom Sports is currently developing a detailed marketing and user activation
roadmap to support the launch of the all-ages platform and associated revenue streams.

“Given that the platform as of launch has been purpose built from scratch since Fall of 2020, I
am pleased with the corporate progress and development road map to date. Furthermore, with
the steady flow of product rollouts and additional potential partnerships on the horizon, I’m
confident that 2022 will be a transformational year for value creation and an even more fruitful
one than this past year,” continued Mr. Vinokurov.

Key operational 2021 highlights and accomplishments include:
• Letter of Intent with Funjoy Company Limited of China – January
• Announcement of Letter of Intent with Gamerwager UK – February
• Marketing Partnership with Yalla Esports – February
• Beta launch of 3 leading Esports titles: League of Legends, DOTA 2, CSGO – March
• Successfully raising $5,067,588 in April
• Completion of first deployment of global server infrastructure – April
• Exclusive use license of Databionix UIA platform – May
• Joining the Canadian Gaming Association – May
• enabling eleven additional Esports titles for wagering and predictions and enables social
sharing across leading social platforms: Facebook, Google, Twitch, Whatsapp, Viber,
Pinterest, Reddit, Telegram and Twitter – June
• Commencement of Malta Gaming Authority applications and corporate formation for
B2C and B2B licenses – July
• Initiation of corporate wide compliance processes to support global wagering and NonFungible Token (NFT) business initiatives – September
• Completion of Sports modules (NBA, NHL, MLB, Nascar) for P2P, odds line wagering
and all ages fan engagement – September
• Key Management and Board Additions – April and September (CFO)
• Partnership with Polygon for NFT technology deployment for Fandom Sports’ NFT
marketplace; www.fandomart.com – October
• Solidifying overseas banking relationships to support global wagering platform –
November
• Finalizing deployment of Skrill and Neteller for launch of wagering platform – December

“We enter 2022 with a strong cash position and as evident from the above list, numerous
opportunities that we will begin weaving together to amplify and expand our presence both in
the global wagering and rapidly expanding fan engagement vertical. I’d like to congratulate and
thank our entire team for the hard work and dedication to date and we all look forward to
realizing our vision for Fandom Sports for the coming year.” Mr. Vinokurov states.

About Fandom Sports Media:
Fandom Sports Media operates an Esports/Sports wagering platform at www.fandomesports.gg
The platform is the ultimate mobile friendly application for unfiltered raw Esports and Sports
predictions and data interactions. Fandom allows passionate fans to unleash their primal
passions, make predictions and/or wagers and earn rewards. Fandom Sports is a web
application which instantly operates on an Android and iOS mobile device targeting “Superfans,”
who aspire to show the world they know their stuff better than the experts and their friends –
giving them a chance to Play, Predict, and Get Rewarded. Fandom Sports is revolutionizing the
way that consumers interact with streamed and broadcast content through the creation of
www.fandomart.com the Company’s own NFT marketplace. Fans will be able to tune in, watch,
predict, wager and create NFTs all on-platform.

“PLAY. PREDICT. GET REWARDED.”
For additional Information:
Investor Relations
Email: info@fandomesports.com
Phone +1 (604) 256 6990

DISCLAIMER:
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Actual outcomes may differ materially due to any number of factors and uncertainties, many of
which are beyond the Company’s control. Some of these risks and uncertainties may be described
in the Company’s corporate filings (posted at www.sedar.com).
The Company has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
due to new information or events. This press release contains forward-looking statements about
FANDOM SPORTS. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words like
“believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “consider,” “project,” and similar references to
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differ materially from those projected. Please refer to FANDOM SPORTS’ annual and quarterly
reports filed on SEDAR for a full discussion of those risks and uncertainties we view as most
important. Forward-looking statements are not, and should not be relied upon as, a guarantee of
future performance or results, nor will they necessarily prove to be accurate indications of the
times at or by which any such performance or results will be achieved. As a result, actual
outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements.
We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.
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29 December 2021 0 comment

Esports Business Mobile Esports

Challengermode expands women in esports drive with organiser partnerships

written by Hannah Bullock

• Sweep of new partnerships hopes to bring more women into grassroots esports
Stockholm, Sweden, 2nd September 2021: Leading esports platform Challengermode today announced its partnership with the Super Girl Gamer Series to host tournaments across a range of esports. This forms part of Challengermode’s initiative to support more female led esports initiatives to its grassroots esports platform.
The Super Girl Gamer Series joins other female focused esports organisations using Challengermode, such as Girls’ House, a girls focused space for players interested in participating in women’s-only VALORANT events, and The Goose House which has received funding from Challengermode and Opera GX’s grassroots esports fund for its Birds of Prey: Episode One tournament’s prize pool.
Philip Hübner, Chief Business Development Officer of Challengermode said: “We’re incredibly happy to be hosting Super Girl Gamer’s tournaments across League of Legends, Valorant, Fortnite, and CS:GO for the 2021 series and beyond. We see this as a natural progression to our previous work with the Women’s Esports League in making esports more inclusive and equal at the grassroots level. Women make up 30% of the esports viewing population, and 35% of the esports playing population, so it is vitally important to provide the tools and dedicated space for female esports organisations to host tournaments at the amateur level all the way up to the pro.”
“There is still much more that the industry can do to encourage women in esports, from closing the gender pay gap at the highest end of esports earners, to establishing dedicated grassroots organizations that are welcoming to female gamers. We would like to encourage any female led esports organisations to reach out to Challengermode through the Challengermode Opera GX Grassroots Esports Fund where they can apply for funding for prize pools.”
Organizers can register their interest in the Challengermode / Opera GX esports fund via the website here, which also provides external platform support provided by Challengermode to streamline setting up tournaments and competitions.
Super Girl Gamer Pro esports director Amanda Ball said: “Over the last five years, the Super Girl Gamer Series has expanded to provide opportunities for women all across North America in a variety of different titles and we hope to continue that expansion into the EU scene as well. We have been extremely happy working with Challengermode and look forward to continuing that partnership in being a driving force in changing the narrative for women in esports.”
You can catch the Super Girl Gamer – Summer Season – League of Legends Championships on September 18th 2021 at 1:30p EST through Challengermode and streaming live to Twitch.tv/SuperGirlGP. The Super Girl Gamer – Fall Season kicks off on October 16th, across both VALORANT and Fortnite.
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About Challengermode:
Challengermode is a Swedish technology company founded in 2014, with the mission to make esports truly accessible for gamers. Challengermode is building a platform that provides the fundamental online esports infrastructure for all relevant stakeholders within the ecosystem. With 2.5billion people world-wide playing computer games and hundreds of millions of people watching professional esports tournaments monthly, Challengermode’s platform – which hosts millions of competitions yearly – is the place for regular gamers to congregate, practice or compete in esports. Its best-in-class tech automates complex tournament infrastructure through game integrations and allows gamers to easily play in competitions, tournaments and leagues across any device or console, while enabling community building and monetization at scale for organizers of all kinds.

2 September 2021 0 comment

PUBG

PUBG Finland partners with Challengermode to simplify their grassroots PUBG efforts

written by Sophie Banda

Leading global esports platform Challengermode will be the home of this year’s “PSL Elisa Esports PUBG Autumn Showdown” as well as the “Winter Challenge” – organized by PUBG Finland. This partnership will provide all PUBG players with the opportunity to compete in high-level tournaments and win prize money, with Challengermode’s streamlined and automated tournament solution enabling PUBG Finland staff to focus on their high-level event production.

PSL will be hosting tournaments on Challengermode’s platform with prizes of 500 EUR every week. Each tournament will consist of a massive open qualifier on day 1, where the best teams advance into the second day to win a share of the prize pool. The top 4 teams each week will also qualify for a special Monthly Final with a larger prizepool of 1000 EUR up for grabs. All matches will be played with the SUPER scoring system with which PUBG players are familiar.

Winners of the Monthly Finals will also secure a spot in PSL Season 10, where the best EMEA-teams will compete for a 15 000 EUR prize pool over seven rounds of non-stop PUBG action. Any players engaging with PSL through the Challengermode platform will also be able to unlock even more competitions to compete in weekly subscriber-only tournaments that boast their own prize pools and guarantee top-level competition.

Phil Hubner, CBDO of Challengermode: “Tournaments like the PSL Elisa Esports PUBG Autumn Showdown & Winter Challenge are at the very heart of what Challengermode supports as a business. The grassroots and amateur levels of competition in the esports space are the industry’s lifeblood and giving players the opportunity to play in a professional environment and compete for prizes is essential to its growth and continued success. It has been rewarding to see our platform’s automation and scalability be put to the best possible use with PUBG Finland, as it helps them make esports more accessible to all.”

Matti Korvenmaa, Development Manager at PUBG Finland: “PUBG Finland and PSL have always been about creating new opportunities and finding optimal ways of exploring them. When we saw Challengermode’s latest developments on their platform, we immediately knew that they have taken technological leadership amongst PUBG esport platforms. They enable us to do things which simply were not possible for us before. For tournament organizers they provide unmatched features together with important high-level support for our staff, which can now focus on core elements of our operations instead of technical details.”

Contenders can sign-up on the Challengermode platform, with the first round taking place today. All Weekly tournament finals and monthly finals will be broadcast. Challengermode will also be hosting the PSL Elisa Esports PUBG Winter Challenge, beginning on 27/09/2021, with a winner being crowned on 06/11/2021.

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For more information, please contact: challengermode@fiveinaboat.com

About Challengermode:

Challengermode is a Swedish technology company founded in 2014, with the mission to make esports truly accessible for gamers. Challengermode is building a platform that provides the fundamental online esports infrastructure for all relevant stakeholders within the ecosystem. With 2.5billion people world-wide playing computer games and hundreds of millions of people watching professional esports tournaments monthly, Challengermode’s platform – which hosts millions of competitions yearly – is the place for regular gamers to congregate, practice or compete in esports. Its best-in-class tech automates complex tournament infrastructure through game integrations and allows gamers to easily play in competitions, tournaments and leagues across any device or console, while enabling community building and monetization at scale for organizers of all kinds.

19 July 2021 0 comment

Betting Esports Business Mobile Esports

Beat Players, Get Rewards: Bet4Fun, the eSport app for mobile skill games, has launched globally!

written by Michael Klawiter

Bet4Fun is the new mobile gaming application defying established codes, allowing players to challenge each other and earn rewards by instantly playing against other players or their friends, in 1v1 or in Tournaments, for free or in real money, on a variety of partner games, in short and intense matches.

The App is now available globally on iOS, with Real Money Challenges activated in 12 European territories, including the United Kingdom, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Malta and Isle of Man.

«We are convinced that mobile is the present and even more the future of gaming, while the recent rise of eSports, first on consoles and PC, shows all the attractiveness of competition for players. As eSports start gravitating towards the mobile platforms, Bet4Fun aims to become a major player in this competition, in particular through its capacity to integrate for free and in less than 15mn any mobile game on iOs wishing to offer a competitive multiplayer mode to its players», states Philippe Lenormand, Co-Founder and President.

The Bet4Fun team has multiple projects in the works to grow the Bet4Fun community, and is currently looking for strategic partners in the gaming/igaming industries to scale-up their skill game platform across the world.

Play on Bet4Fun now: https://apple.co/3cYIVDd

Bet4Fun is also a solution tailor-fit for Mobile Developers and Publishers, bringing a multiplayer dimension to solo games, through a 15mn integration (Plug-N-Play), increasing player retention and providing a new source of monetization by improving the user experience. Not only do the partner games remain independent, with multiplayer only as an extra feature, but Bet4Fun, contrary to what other skill game actors can offer, provides them with a legal solution, allowing them to be considered only as a game provider, unburdening them from legal compliance.

About Bet4Fun:

Bet4Fun closed a funding round between 2019 and 2020 with with WeLike, the leading Business Angels network in France, and partnered with developers to create a new multiplayer experience on mobile, through a free and easy turnkey integration in less than 15mn.

Among the Business Angels and Board Members, Alain Ilhe (Serial Entrepreneur-Investor and ex-board Voodoo), Jean-Thierry Augustin (ex-CEO Eurosport and Sports Chairman of Discovery International) and Benjamin Sorge (ex-CEO Pokerstars Europe), have bet on the Bet4Fun team.

News and Updates:
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bet4funapp)
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www.bet4fun.net

Press & Business Contact:
Michael Klawiter (Co-Founder)
michael@bet4fun.net

9 April 2021 0 comment

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EVOS Esports Announces Collaboration With Three Charity Organizations In Singapore

written by Allan Phang

EVOS Esports, the leading esports organization in Southeast Asia, has announced a collaboration with three charity organizations in Singapore; with the Singapore Children’s Society, Club Rainbow and the Disabled People’s Association.

EVOS Esports is committed towards corporate social responsibility initiatives to aid the mentioned charitable organizations by assisting in fund raising events such as organizing charity show matches and having our players interact with the children, as they too are avid esports enthusiasts.

Singapore Children’s Society is a charitable organisation committed to bringing relief and happiness to children in need. They provide care and guidance to their beneficiaries through diverse programmes and services designed to meet their varied needs.

EVOS Esports is pleased to announce a donation of SGD$1,000 towards Singapore Children’s Society corporate giving programme, 1000 Enterprises for Children-in-Need (1000E). 1000E is a fundraising programme that aims to encourage small, medium and large companies to engage in corporate philanthropy by pledging their donation annually to Singapore Children’s Society.

Club Rainbow is also an organization for the children. They support and empower children with chronic illnesses and their families by providing compassionate relevant services in their journey towards an enriching life. Many of their services are geared towards helping the entire family in a holistic way as every family member is likely to be impacted by the child’s illness in one way or another.

The Disabled People’s Association (DPA) is Singapore’s only cross-disability non-profit organization. They represent the disability community, working to build a fairer society where everyone can participate in all aspects of life from education to employment and access to social integration.

Ivan Yeo, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EVOS Esports said, “We are delighted to partner with Singapore Children’s Society, Club Rainbow, and the Disabled People’s Association. Supporting the less fortunate is part of EVOS Esports’ ingrained culture, as we have always believed in paying it forward. We hope to encourage the younger generation to join us in this initiative and make a positive impact.”

Joyce Teng, Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships of Singapore Children’s Society said, “We are excited to partner EVOS Esports to protect and nurture children, youth and families in need under our care. This year will continue to be a tough year and we hope that this collaboration will galvanise the esports and gaming community to help champion our cause as well.”

Dr. Sashikumar Ganapathy, President of Club Rainbow said, “We are glad to partner with EVOS Esports. Through this meaningful initiative, we hope that EVOS Esports’ supporters and members of the public can learn more about our cause and the funds raised can aid more children and families in need.”

Valerie Chia, Community Engagement Executive of Disabled People’s Association said, ““DPA would like to thank EVOS Esports for choosing to support the work that we do. Not only are they helping to raise funds to support the good work that we do for the disability community, they are also empowering more persons with disabilities to live better and more independently.”

One of EVOS Esports’ commitments is giving back to the community as well as helping the underprivileged especially in locations that we have market presence in, such as Singapore.

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About EVOS Esports
EVOS Esports is the leading esports organization in Southeast Asia; winning world championship titles; Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship (M1) 2019 and Free Fire World Cup 2019.
EVOS Esports has raised a total of US$16.4M in Series A and B investment rounds to-date from Insignia Ventures Partners, Korea Investment Partners, Mirae Asset Ventures, Woowa Brothers, Indogen Capital, several family offices across Southeast Asia and Japan, a group of angel investors from Indonesian conglomerates; and the top-level management of a leading eCommerce player in China.

EVOS Esports currently manages 160 gaming influencers exclusively and are partners with over 200 esports talents, with a total following of over 64 million YouTube subscribers and over 62 million Instagram followers, and over 350 million views per month across Southeast Asia.

EVOS Esports was founded in 2017, housing competitive esports teams across six game titles. The 100-over employee company operates in four countries and three teams from EVOS represented Singapore and Indonesia in the SEA Games 2019.

Additionally, EVOS Esports provides talents with streaming contracts, brand endorsement deals, content programming, creator collaborations, digital rights management, monetization, offline event opportunities, manage their social media channels and content creation.

EVOS Esports has worked with more than 40 brands to date such as Yamaha, Visa, Axe (men’s grooming), Lazada (ecommerce arm of Alibaba Group), Axis (telecommunications), Pop Mie (instant noodles), Sukro, Top Coffee and J&T Express (logistics).

EVOS Esports site: https://www.evos.gg

For the latest EVOS Esports news and activities, please follow us on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/evosesports
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evosesports
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evosesports
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamEVOS

Media Contact:
EVOS Esports
Allan Phang
Regional Head of Marketing and PR
Mobile: +60123062568 (WhatsApp)
Email: allan@evosesports.com

About Singapore Children’s Society

Singapore Children’s Society protects and nurtures children and youth of all races and religions. In 2019, the Society reached out to 66,966 children, youth and families in need. Established in 1952, its services have evolved to meet the changing needs of children.

Today, Children’s Society operates 12 service centres islandwide, offering services in the four categories of: Vulnerable Children and Youth, Children and Youth Services, Family Services, and Research and Advocacy.

About Club Rainbow

Set up in 1992, Club Rainbow (Singapore) is a non-profit organisation with a mission to provide compassionate relevant services to the families of children with chronic illnesses. Children in Club Rainbow range from new-borns to youths up to the age of 20. Many of them require frequent hospital visits for treatment, complicated therapy and long-term medication. Club Rainbow works closely with KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital (KKH), the National University Hospital (NUH) and the neonatal unit of Singapore General Hospital. On the recommendation of doctors, the children are referred to Club Rainbow for critical follow-up support. Club Rainbow (Singapore) is an independent charity that relies largely on corporate and public donations to support our mission and sustain our work and daily operations.

With the vision to be the charity of choice that inspires hope and makes a difference in the lives of children with chronic illnesses and their families, Club Rainbow (Singapore) adopts a holistic approach to help our beneficiaries in 5 core aspects: Social Work Intervention, Therapy Intervention, Educational Support, Arts Development and Vocational Development. For more information on Club Rainbow (Singapore), please visit https://www.clubrainbow.org/

About Disabled People’s Association

Disabled People’s Association (DPA) is Singapore’s only cross-disability non-profit organisation. We represent the disability community, working to build a fairer society where everyone can participate in all aspects of life from education to employment and access to social integration.

What we do

A Voice of Our Own: We are an organisation for people with disabilities run by people with disabilities. We listen to the needs of all persons with disabilities in Singapore, their allies, carers and other social service organisations that provide essential services and we ensure their needs are represented at a national level. We provide a platform for all people with disabilities to speak up and ensure their voices are heard, and we represent those less able or comfortable to speak for themselves.

How we do it

We help the disability community have a voice in society by working with decision-makers in political, commercial and educational institutions so that no decision that impacts us is made without us. We also provide training for both people with disabilities and the public, so we can work together to create an inclusive, accessible society we are all proud of.

Our Aims

DPA raises awareness of the needs of people with disabilities to empower people to live independent lives via access to education, transport, paid employment and community activities.
DPA initiates constructive dialogue about disability so businesses and the public are conscious of the barriers that prevent people with disabilities being full and productive members of society and work with us to overcome them.
Sharing research and best practice examples that promotes understanding and potential solutions to key issues faced by people with disabilities.

We build public awareness of all types of disabilities, both visible and invisible. DPA regularly collaborates with like-minded organisations and has worked on various dynamic campaigns such as the nationwide See the True Me campaign in collaboration with the National Council of Social Services (NCSS).

DPA’s membership consists of persons with disabilities aged 18 and above who are resident in Singapore, associate members who are parents, caregivers or allies and institutional members who are disability or disability-related organisations.

We currently have a growing membership of 230 individual members and 21 disability organisations who are institutional members. To see who are institutional members are please go to: https://www.dpa.org.sg/membership/membership-information/

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