Immutable Launches $500 Million Developer and Venture Investment Fund to Accelerate Adoption of Web3 Games and Projects

2022-06-18 15:39:39 By : Ms. Stella Dong

Australia's Fastest Growing Unicorn Helps Make NFTs Available At Any Price Point, Fostering Mass Adoption In Gaming, Collectibles, Music And Sports, Among Others

Immutable powering the next generation of web3 games as the leading carbon-neutral, scalable platform for trading NFTs on Ethereum, today announced the launch of its inaugural development fund, Immutable Ventures. The Immutable Developer and Venture Fund is dedicated to supporting web3 games and NFT-centric companies that build on Immutable X. The inaugural $500 million fund will accelerate the growth of the Immutable X protocol by allocating token grants and investments to the most promising games and projects building on the Immutable X platform.

The Immutable Developer and Venture Fund is now one of the world's largest crypto investment funds and will be providing investments and grants with a combination of $IMX, Immutable X's native token, and cash. The investment fund will work with developers, IP holders and strategic partners to invest in and incentivize developers to build successful games and projects on the IMX platform.

The mix of assets will be used to service the needs of different developers - cash to meet funding requirements for scaling projects and milestone-based $IMX with designated vesting schedules to facilitate long-term incentive alignment. Immutable's fund will be collaborating with prolific crypto and gaming investors including BITKRAFT, Animoca, Arrington Capital, Double Peak, Airtree, King River Capital and GameStop, which are focused on web3 games and NFTs, as well as leading strategic Gaming publishers, giving developers access to additional investment opportunities.

The Immutable Developer and Venture Fund will provide partners with deep blockchain gaming support and expertise; including direct access to advisory for tokenomics, game design, community and marketing support. "We're taking the lessons learned from building two of the blockchain's biggest games - Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians - and hiring the smartest people from web2 studios like Riot Games, to make entering the NFT gaming world simple and rewarding for gaming studios," says James Ferguson , CEO & Co-Founder at Immutable.

Building on Immutable are some of the biggest gaming developers and IP holders, including GameStop, TikTok, Opensea, Illuvium, Ember Sword, GreenPark Sports, ESL, Gary Vee ( Vee Friends ), Playco and many more. Earlier this year, GameStop announced a strategic partnership with Immutable to launch its new NFT marketplace on the Immutable X platform.

Additionally, Immutable Ventures has already made several strategic investments in web3 companies and NFT startups, including Starkware, Stardust, PlanetQuest and Topology. To contact Immutable Ventures and submit an proposal, please visit: www.immutable.com/fund

Immutable X is the first and leading Layer 2 protocol scaling solution on Ethereum, designed for the burgeoning NFT ecosystem. Created for high-frequency minting and trading of NFTs, massive scalability and enhanced liquidity; the protocol boasts 9000 TPS, zero gas fees, and easy on-and-off ramps in a fully carbon neutral environment.

Immutable X incorporates StarkWare's StarkEx zero-knowledge proof technology to roll up thousands of transactions on its own network and commit them to Ethereum with a single transaction, achieving scalability while providing developers with zero gas fees and a carbon-neutral environment.

"Gaming is bigger than movies and music combined, and is compounding by 10% every year. With the knowledge we have from building two of the blockchain's biggest games in-house, we're going to be providing the funding, expertise and infrastructure needed to grow this to a trillion dollar ownable economy over the next decade," said Robbie Ferguson , President & Co-Founder, Immutable. "We're prepared to advance the immense, untapped potential in today's web3 economy by providing the necessary funding and infrastructure these ambitious NFT projects need to be successful. While we see strategic investments happening in this space every day, Immutable Ventures will target NFT projects that are committed to our growing digital ecosystem with the understanding that we have just begun to scratch the surface of the massive potential for this category."

Immutable is the fastest Australian company to reach unicorn status — earlier this year, Immutable announced a $200 million series C fundraising round led by Temasek, and included Tencent and Animoca Brands. The company is valued at $2.5 billion and plans to use the funds to help drive its global expansion.

This announcement is in partnership with Digital Worlds NFTS LTD. Immutable Pty. Ltd.is an independent service provider to Digital Worlds, the issuer of IMX Tokens.

About Immutable and Immutable X: Immutable was founded in 2018 in partnership with StarkWare, Sydney -based Immutable X is an industry leader in NFT technology, focused on Layer 2 solutions that bring scalability, affordability and power to the Ethereum NFT ecosystem. In addition, the company also is a developer and publisher of popular web3 projects, including Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardian.

To learn more about Immutable visit: https://www.immutable.com/

Immutable social media: LinkedIn , Twitter , Medium , Discord

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East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR) (OTC: EAGRF) (" ESGG " or the " Company "), Canada's leading free-to-play mobile game group, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, announced today the worldwide launch of The Office: Somehow We Manage on iOS and Android. The free-to-play idle game is inspired by NBC's critically acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning U.S. version of The Office which is now streaming exclusively on Peacock.

Watch the launch trailer here .

" The Office: Somehow We Manage offers players the chance to immerse themselves in iconic moments from the series and connect with their favorite characters like never before," said Darcy Taylor , Chief Executive Officer of ESGG. "Fans of The Office will absolutely feel the nostalgia through this new game."

" The Office: Somehow We Manage reimagines the cast as vibrant, animated characters for the first time, bringing a fresh new experience to The Office fans everywhere," said Jim Molinets , SVP of Production, Universal Games and Digital Platforms. "The game will transport players into well-known and hilarious episodes that have resonated with so many over the years and let them 'clock in' even more time with their favorite Dundler Mifflin employees."

The Office: Somehow We Manage will allow fans to relive memorable moments from the show like they've never seen them before - animated, all while tapping their way to record profits to save the Scranton Branch from downsizing. Featuring accessible gameplay for all types of players, this narrative idle tapper will give players the chance to unlock and upgrade iconic characters and their desks all the while participating in monthly special events for additional in-game rewards.

COLLECT ICONIC CHARACTERS IN GAME Tap, upgrade, and build desks for favorite characters from the hit NBC comedy The Office , including Prison Mike, Farmer Dwight, Pretzel Day Stanley, and of course, Three Hole Punch Jim, all appearing in animated form for the first time.

RELIVE MEMORABLE EPISODES FROM THE OFFICE [U.S.] Click through memorable episodes in this free-to-play game, like "The Dundies" and "Dinner Party." Take a seat in Michael's office, get in line for Pretzel Day, or spend the weekend at Schrute Farms. Oh, and watch out for Kevin's famous chili! Additional episodes from all nine seasons of the show will be added to the game on a regular basis.

SPECIAL EVENTS In-game events will introduce new versions of characters and more memorable moments, along with weekly and monthly special events inspired by elements from the show.

EARN IN-GAME REWARDS TO KEEP THE BRANCH AFLOAT Manage Dunder Mifflin Scranton with the help of the whole branch! Get new leads and tap away as the in-game rewards start rolling in. Just make sure Michael doesn't spend the surplus on a new plasma TV!

Players can now run the world's best mid-size regional paper company branch in The Office: Somehow We Manage , available now on iOS and Android.

Visual assets for the game, including key art and logos, can be found in the online press kit .

ABOUT EAST SIDE GAMES GROUP

East Side Games Group (formerly operating under the name "LEAF Mobile Inc.") is a leading free-to-play mobile game group, creating engaging games that produce enduring player loyalty. Our studio groups entrepreneurial culture is anchored in creativity, execution, and growth through licensing of our proprietary Game Kit software platform that enables professional game developers to greatly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of game creation in addition to organic growth through a diverse portfolio of original and licensed IP mobile games that include: Archer: Danger Phone, Bud Farm Idle Tycoon, Cheech & Chong Bud Farm , The Goldbergs: Back to the 80s, It's Always Sunny: The Gang Goes Mobile and Trailer Park Boys Grea$y Money , RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar and T he Office: Somehow We Manage .

We are headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and our games are available worldwide on the App Store and Google Play. For further information, please visit: www.eastsidegamesgroup.com and join our online communities at LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram .

Additional information about the Company continues to be available under its legal name, LEAF Mobile Inc., at www.sedar.com .

ABOUT NBC'S THE OFFICE

Produced by Universal Television in association with Deedle-Dee Productions and Reveille Productions, The Office is a groundbreaking mockumentary television series that follows the daily lives of the employees of the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, a fictional paper company. All nine seasons of the Emmy® Award-winning series are available exclusively on Peacock.

Peacock is NBCUniversal's streaming service. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Hollywood's biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal's unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language and reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

ABOUT UNIVERSAL GAMES AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS

Universal's Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development, which is chartered with globally expanding the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. The company's extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com .

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding the proposed transactions described herein. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and are based on certain expectations, estimates and assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including factors beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release.

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GAIMIN has solved a key issue for gamers - re-usable, purchased in-game assets that are not lost when a game closes or the gamer wants to play a different game. With GAIMIN's world first NFT xg a gamer can now securely invest in their gaming experience and retain ownership of a cross-game asset inventory.

GAIMIN's NFT xg delivers true cross-game, cross-device, interoperable utility NFTs to moddable AAA games, enabling a gamer to own and retain full ownership their in-game asset purchases, re-using their NFTs across different games with utility relevant to the specific game in which they are being used.

A gamer can now build up an in-game repository through purchase and other acquisition methods and have an immediately available repository for a new game.

Martin Speight , CEO of GAIMIN stated, " I am delighted to announce GAIMIN's NFT xg , a world first in the development of a interoperable, cross-game, utility NFT. In releasing the NFT xg we have solved the gamer's key problem - true in-game asset ownership. Not only does the NFT xg enable a gamer to own their in-game assets, but it also assures the 60+% of gamers who do not purchase in-game assets they can now purchase and own assets, improving their gaming experience and creating a gaming inventory that can be later sold or rented/loaned to other gamers."

Martin commented further, " The key feature of the NFT xg is its ability to transfer utility between different games. We have initially implemented NFT xg technology into Minecraft and GTA V with other moddable, private server hosted games, such as RUST which is next on the list. One such NFT xg is the "Ridged Quickblade" which is usable in both Minecraft and GTA V and will also be available in RUST shortly - one NFT with interoperable in-game attributes and enchantments, 3 in-game uses!"

Currently only games incorporating GAIMIN NFT and blockchain technology can support the NFT xg - these are Minecraft, GTA V and (soon to be) RUST. However, GAIMIN has developed a plugin for all server owners who run these games, and is developing an SDK which will allow developers of games for the Unreal and Unity game engines to incorporate GAIMIN blockchain and NFT technology into their games and therefore allow the NFT xg to be used in these games. The NFT xg will have a style and attributes relevant to its utility in the game in which it is being used.

Martin concluded, " The launch of GAIMIN's NFT xg into some of the most popular AAA games allows users to retain ownership of their in-game NFT asset purchases, with utility built into a number of different games. This creates retained value for NFT xg owners and for the first time allows gamers to invest in their gaming experience and retain their purchases. Over the coming months, we expect the number of games supporting NFT xg to increase, we shall be releasing more NFT xg assets and enabling ownership of assets through our PC monetising technology. "

GAIMIN.IO Ltd (GAIMIN) is a UK and Swiss based gaming company focused on helping the gaming community monetise the computational power of their gaming PC. GAIMIN has created a decentralised data processing network harnessing under utilised processing power typically found in gaming PC's to create a world-wide decentralised data processing network, delivering "supercomputer" performance.

With a free to download PC-based application GAIMIN monetises the under utilised performance through innovative approaches to delivering "supercomputer" level data processing performance from a world-wide network of independent processing devices. Focusing initially on the powering of blockchain computations, the GAIMIN data processing network also supports a number of different large scale data processing applications, including video rendering.

GAIMIN pays users in its own crypto currency, GMRX which can then be used for purchases on the GAIMIN Marketplace for NFTs, in-game assets, accessories and merchandise, or it can be converted to fiat or a different crypto currency.

For more information on GAIMIN click on this link: www.gaimin.io

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Gaming group Entain plc, home of a handful of international gambling brands, such as PartyCasino, has developed an Advanced Responsibility and Care program (ARC) based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), with the aim of improving and identifying high-risk behavior, as an extra layer of protection for their customers.

The ARC program uses 30 markers to identify patterns and behaviors in players. The markers, which look at the complete range of players' patterns during play, were developed through Entain's partnerships with Harvard Medical School and other leading researchers. The ARC protector model is currently being developed and tested on a small scale in the UK, ready to be launched nationally this summer, with a potential roll out to Rest of World to follow.

According to a survey conducted by Future Anthem's "2021 State of Online Gambling", it was found that over 50% of organizations use predictive analytics in their responsible gambling assessments. In addition to that, 70% of the companies are looking at improved use of data as a key focus area for their business. When AI is used correctly, online casinos and gambling sites are able to understand early warning signs and discover interventions that will ultimately result in safer gambling.

Adoption of this type of technology in the gaming industry will be revolutionary for responsible gaming. This allows operators to have a more preventative reaction rather than proactive. AI can also assist the industry in other aspects of gambling such as:

David Winter, Marketing Manager at PartyCasino, part of Entain Group, says that "The biggest challenge for an online based industry is to keep up with new technology and implementation, to create the best possible customer journey. With AI and big data, the casino industry has been given many great opportunities to understand their audience better and make sure that their customers are exposed to a safe, reliable, and enjoyable product. It is our responsibility to keep up with times and embrace what is to come next."

PartyCasino also posts articles on topics such as AI, blockchain, VR, and how new technology is implemented in the casino industry. The latest blog post looks at innovative companies and new technologies, but also the consequences of not keeping up with times.

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KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team celebrates 5 years since release on June 13 . Starting today, part 2 of the 5th anniversary begins and features new players wearing the JUVENTUS official kits including Salvatore Gentile Roman Bacchus and Tresaga in the JUVENTUS Selection Transfer Part 2. See the original press release ( https:www.klab.comenpress ) for more information.

It's been 5 years since Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team was originally released on June 13 .

During the 5th Anniversary Campaign Part 2 new players Salvatore Gentile , Roman Bacchus , and Tresaga wearing the JUVENTUS official kit will debut in the JUVENTUS Selection Transfer. There will also be other campaigns including the JUVENTUS OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN: Gifts for All and 5th Anniversary Big Thanks 10-Player Transfer Ticket where users can perform up to 500 Transfers for free and more.

Be sure to check out the in-game news for full details on the celebration.

Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team

Supported OSes: Android™ 4.4+, iOS 10.0+, HarmonyOS 2.0+

Genre: Head-to-head football simulation game

Price: Free-to-play (In-app purchases available)

Supported Regions: Global (Excludes Japan and Mainland China)

Official Website: https://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com/en

Official Twitter Account: @tsubasaDT_en

Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tsubasaDTen

Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgOPO7kIQ35YzB7SBIQoWQ/

Official Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/6tyEs48

Copyright: ©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISH ©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISHA/TV TOKYO/ENOKIFILM © KLabGames

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NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited ("NetDragon" or "the Company", Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that the Company has become a constituent of the CSI Hong Kong Connect Internet Index ("Index"), according to the latest revision announced by China Securities Index Co., Ltd. The change has taken effect after market closed on June 10, 2022 .

Introduced by China Securities Index Co., Ltd., the Index selects its constituent from the top 30 internet-related companies in the Hong Kong Stock Connect, based on average daily market capitalization over the last twelve months. It is intended to reflect the overall performance of internet-related securities in the Hong Kong Stock Connect.

As one of the indices that various exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") have been tracking, NetDragon's inclusion in the Index highlighted its recognition as one of the industry vertical leaders. More importantly, the inclusion has also made NetDragon a constituent of the tracking ETFs.

This recent inclusion is expected to further raise NetDragon's profile and liquidity in the capital market, as it will gain capital allocation from ETFs and other related index products, while laying a solid foundation for investor outreaching in both domestic and overseas markets.

About NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited

NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777) is a global leader in building internet communities with a long track record of developing and scaling multiple internet and mobile platforms that impact hundreds of millions of users, including previous establishments of China's first online gaming portal, 17173.com, and China's most influential smartphone app store platform, 91 Wireless.

Established in 1999, NetDragon is one of the most reputable and well-known online game developers in China with a history of successful game titles including Eudemons Online , Heroes Evolved , Conquer Online and Under Oath . In recent years, NetDragon has also started to scale its online education business on the back of management's vision to create the largest global online learning community, and to bring true integrated blended learning solutions to every school around the world.

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- Save 20% on THE GAME OF LIFE 2 for PS Plus Subscribers, and receive a FREE exclusive PlayStation Gamer Outfit. Watch the full trailer

- THE GAME OF LIFE 2 is an evolution of the original classic family-friendly board game, already downloaded over 4 million times

- PlayStation 4 and 5 owners can play with their friends and family on mobile, PC and Nintendo Switch with cross-platform multiplayer

- Best-selling life simulation game, The Game of Life 2 launches today, 16 June 2022 for PlayStation 4 and 5! With more than 4 million downloads on mobile, PC and Nintendo Switch, it's received over 316 million views on YouTube and Twitch.

To celebrate the launch, players who buy the game or any DLCs can save 20% and receive a FREE PlayStation Gamer Peg Outfit!

This digital sequel builds on Hasbro's classic and much-loved board game, The Game of Life, played by over 50 million people worldwide. With an added crossroad players can leave important decisions until later in the game, and with points for Knowledge and Happiness as well as wealth there's more ways to win!

Michael Willis , CO-CEO of Marmalade Game Studio, said: "Launching The Game of Life 2 on PlayStation is a huge milestone for the game and for us as a company. We're providing yet another platform for people to play one of the most popular games in the world, making it easier to spend time with their friends and family across mobile, Nintendo Switch, PC and now PlayStation 4 and 5."

Hasbro's Eugene Evans , SVP of Business Development and Digital Licensing said: "We're pleased with Marmalade Game Studio's efforts to extend the reach of one of our beloved brands with the introduction of The Game of Life 2 for PlayStation. As part of Hasbro's Brand Blueprint strategy, we are always looking to excite our consumers and create new connections and experiences for our fans around the world."

THE GAME OF LIFE 2 is $29.99 /€29.99/£24.99 on the PlayStation Store. For launch week, PlayStation Plus Subscribers save 20% on The Game of Life 2 and all DLCs.

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Honda announced today the expansion of its role as the official automaker of Team Liquid by securing their League of Legends and Academy team's naming sponsorship rights, a first for an automaker in the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) in North America . The naming rights deal as Team Liquid Honda also heralds the evolution of Honda's esports and gaming journey as the brand reaches out to gamers at all levels to deepen its relationship with young, first-time and multicultural buyers.

Team Liquid Honda will debut the team's new name and its all-new jerseys at the 2022 LCS Summer Split, which begins June 17 . Fans can explore and try on the new Team Liquid Honda jersey in augmented reality (AR) on Snapchat, available for pre-order now, at https://tl.gg/Honda .

Honda became the official automotive partner and official vehicle of Team Liquid in 2019 , and this new multi-year contract extension adds the League of Legends team's naming rights to the sponsorship deal among other key elements:

"Growing Honda's relationship with Team Liquid Honda and their passionate fanbase is an important part of our evolution in gaming as we work to broaden our engagement with gamers at all levels," said Phil Hruska , media department head at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "We plan to build on the great relationship we have established with Team Liquid Honda by engaging more with young fans who are gamers themselves and work to deepen those relationships with the Honda brand."

"Aligning our organization with a legacy company like Honda helps to fuel our ever-evolving fan experiences and competitive advantage in LCS and beyond," says Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO and Co-Owner of Team Liquid. "Their passion for the esports ecosystem and shared values around inclusivity and innovation, make them a valued partner and we look forward to the expanded relationship."

Team Liquid Honda Jersey Introduced on Snapchat

To celebrate the debut of the new Team Liquid Honda jersey, fans can show support through a new Snapchat Lens where they can virtually try on the new jersey using AR and share with their friends.

The Snapchat Lens lets fans enter "game mode" to view themselves under the bright esports lights, sit in a gaming chair and don a pro headset – all in augmented reality while wearing the new Team Liquid Honda jersey. The Lens also includes a direct link to pre-order the new jersey on the Team Liquid Honda store: https://tl.gg/Honda . The Team Liquid Honda Snapchat Lens is available starting June 16 until June 27.

Honda Commitment to Gaming and Esports

Honda has a deep history in gaming, partnering over the past decade with some of the most storied video gaming franchises, including Forza, Guitar Hero Live and Hearthstone Team Brawl. In 2019, Honda significantly grew its gaming footprint and established a presence in esports. As Honda evolves its esports interactions to connect with a broader audience of gaming fans, the brand will continue to apply the learnings from partner and fan relationships over the past three years. Key elements of this initiative have included:

Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO 2 emissions of any major full-line automaker in America, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) latest data. The award-winning Honda lineup includes the Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda's electrified vehicle lineup includes the Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid and Insight hybrid-electric sedan – to be joined in 2024 by the Honda Prologue, Honda's first volume battery-electric vehicle.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 40 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America . In 2021, more than 95% of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America , using domestic and globally sourced parts.

More information about Honda is available in the Digital Fact Book .

Team Liquid was founded in 2000 in the Netherlands and has evolved into one of the leading international multigame esports teams with training centers in Utrecht , São Paulo, Brazil and Los Angeles, California . Team Liquid has over 120 athletes competing across 19 distinct games, including all major esports titles, such as VALORANT, Rocket League, DOTA 2, League of Legends, CS:GO, Fortnite, Rainbow 6: Siege, and more. Led by Co-CEOs Steve Arhancet and Victor Goossens , Team Liquid is one of the most successful esports teams in the Western market in terms of competitive achievement and fan engagement across multiple sports. For more information, click HERE .

In addition to the premier esports team franchise, Liquid Enterprises operates various business units created to complement its esports athletic brand. This includes influencer management agency Liquid Media , esports wikipedia Liquipedia , and 1UP Studios , the full service production company known for its high-quality esports documentary style filmmaking, and creative commercial content.

In September 2016 , controlling interest in Team Liquid was purchased by esports ownership group, aXiomatic. aXiomatic leadership includes Co-Executive Chairmen Peter Guber , Ted Leonsis, Jeff Vinik and Bruce Karsh who together represent an unparalleled team of sports, technology, entertainment and investment industry titans.

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