Gaming

Death Wish Coffee Company joins forces with FACEIT to keep gamers caffeinated

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5 years ago

May 19, 2021

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Known as the “World’s Strongest Coffee,” the partnership marks the brands first move into competitive gaming as it look to energise the North American FACEIT community

Leading competitive platform for online multiplayer games, FACEIT, is excited to announce its partnership with Death Wish Coffee, a brand renowned for making the World’s Strongest Coffee. The partnership will be exclusively for US-based players and marks the brand’s first move into competitive gaming as they look to showcase their products to help gamers improve their performance and fuel their aspirations. Together, the brands will offer FACEIT CS:GO players new missions, community events and unique opportunities to win Death Wish Coffee.

With 20 million users and 40 million hours spent on the platform each month, FACEIT houses the largest competitive gaming community. From amateur to pro players looking to rise up the ranks and hone their skills, FACEIT hosts some of the biggest games in the world including; Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), Dota 2, Rainbow Six Siege and more. The partnership aims to connect the community to a brand whose products are double the strength of the average coffee and designed to boost energy levels and enhance performance.

Death Wish Coffee products vitalise body and mind, to help players focus on the game, without added sugar and unhealthy side effects. Their Ready-To-Drink line includes a slightly sweetened cold brew, black cold brew, and the World’s Strongest Latte, which just launched in April 2021. All of their canned Ready-To-Drink products are USDA organic and pack 300mg of caffeine in a single 8oz can, the optimal fuel for any gamer to get the boost they need.

Death Wish Coffee has grown from a small business born out of the basement of a coffee shop, to winning an ad placement in the Super Bowl 50. In 2018 and 2019, the brand sent their coffee to the International Space Station to fuel the astronauts, rocketing Death Wish Coffee from The World’s Strongest Coffee to the Strongest Coffee in the Galaxy. Boasting 15,000 stores across North America they are consistently ranked in the top coffee and grocery products on Amazon.

Now Death Wish Coffee looks to build their presence in gaming and will work with FACEIT to connect to their North American CS:GO community. Players will be able to take part in a series of missions, community nights and sweepstakes to win discounts and three months or one year’s worth of free coffee to elevate their game.

Jeff Ayers, Digital Media and Broadcasting at Death Wish Coffee comments: “At Death Wish Coffee, we are not just the makers of ‘the World’s Strongest Coffee’, we are a lifestyle brand. We want to fuel people’s passions from the moment they wake up and throughout the day, which is why we have chosen to partner with FACEIT, who have a strong community keen to improve their gaming performance.”

“As esports and gaming are becoming larger and more visible, we realise that gamers need two things: the fuel to keep gaming and a brand that is as bold as they are. Death Wish Coffee provides all of FACEIT’s community of gamers and esports players with both a great product and brand they can get behind.”

Michele Attisani Co-Founder and CBO of FACEIT comments: “Death Wish Coffee has a fantastic brand identity and mission that we feel aligns with our own values. Their approach naturally resonates with competitive gaming which can be high octane, energetic and fun. Most importantly their products don’t include chemicals. Our community competes together for hours at a time so it’s important that whatever they are picking up to eat or drink is as natural as possible.”

Compliance

HIPTHER Launches HALLO: The Standard in Compliance Expertise

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6 hours ago

June 22, 2026

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HIPTHER has launched HALLO (Highly Aligned Leaders in Legal Operations), a new platform designed to help organizations find and engage compliance professionals, legal operations experts and industry vendors. The company announced the launch in Europe.

HIPTHER said HALLO brings together a professional directory, industry intelligence hub, community platform and visibility tools aimed at sectors including gaming, fintech, payments, AI, cybersecurity, digital identity, AML and blockchain. The platform includes an Individual Professional Membership and an Enterprise Membership, with HIPTHER stating that all memberships include a 14-day free trial.

Alongside membership options, HIPTHER said compliance professionals can create free, publicly visible “Expert” profiles outlining experience and areas of specialization, with additional premium visibility opportunities available. The company positioned the platform as a way for organizations to discover and evaluate qualified compliance and legal operations expertise.

A core feature at launch is “HALLO Resources,” which HIPTHER described as an open-access compliance intelligence section that aggregates more than 17,000 regulatory and compliance-focused articles from the HIPTHER media network. HIPTHER said the section is updated daily, includes search by topic, jurisdiction and keyword, and covers areas such as gaming, fintech, AI, payments, AML, digital policy, cybersecurity and regulatory affairs.

Zoltan Tuendik, Co-Founder & Head of Business at HIPTHER, said: “Navigating the modern regulatory landscape requires more than just standard legal advice; it demands highly specialized, agile compliance expertise. With the launch of HALLO, we are bridging the critical gap between organizations facing complex global standards and the elite professionals who can guide them through. By combining an active directory with a massive intelligence hub, we are setting a new standard for compliance collaboration and empowering businesses to move forward with absolute confidence.”

HIPTHER also linked HALLO to its conference and media activities, including advertising and thought leadership opportunities through the Wayseers Booklet, an annual handbook it said is distributed at HIPTHER conferences in Europe and reaches more than 1,500 professionals across gaming, fintech, AI, compliance and regulatory sectors.

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HLTV Awards returns to Belgrade on January 9, 2027, adding Lifetime Achievement honor

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5 days ago

June 17, 2026

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HLTV will stage the HLTV Awards presented by 1xBet in Belgrade, Serbia on January 9, 2027, returning to the Sava Center. The company said more than 1,000 players, industry professionals, creators, and fans are expected to attend.

HLTV also confirmed Dust2 creator David Johnston will feature as an award announcer. HLTV linked the booking to the 25th anniversary of Dust2.

For 2026, HLTV is updating its Hall of Fame process and eligibility rules. Four players will be inducted again, with “at least two and up to three” slots reserved for players from the Counter-Strike 1.6 and early eras. HLTV also removed the former “neo rule,” allowing players to be inducted for their playing careers even if they remain active in other roles such as coaching.

HLTV is adding a Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be decided by the Hall of Fame Board. The ceremony will also move Community Awards onto the main stage show for the first time, rather than the pre-show segment.

Separately, HLTV will kick off the 2027 Awards season with an invite-only “HLTV Awards by 1xBet Launch Party x GRID” in Cologne during the Major. HLTV said industry members can apply for an invite to the ceremony via its awards page.

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Asia

S8UL’s League of Legends roster qualifies to represent India at Asian Games 2026

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5 days ago

June 17, 2026

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S8UL Esports’ League of Legends roster has qualified to represent India at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, running from September 19 to October 4. The organisation said the team secured qualification through the regional qualifiers after winning the National Esports Championships (NESC) 2026, described as the official national qualification tournament for the Asian Games.

S8UL said the roster competing under India’s banner is Akshaj Shenoy (Kat Bot), Aakash Shandilya (Infi), Sanindhya Malik (Deadcorporal), Mihir Ranjan (Lotus), Ahmed Shahid (Nero), and Rahul Bisht (Bob). The regional qualifiers featured 14 teams across a group stage and a split stage, with top performers advancing to the Asian Games main event.

In Group B, the team went unbeaten against Jordan, Sri Lanka, and Kazakhstan to progress, according to S8UL. In the split stage, it lost to Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia but did enough to secure a berth. India will now face opponents including Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Vietnam at the main event.

Four players—Kat Bot, Infi, Deadcorporal, and Lotus—were also part of India’s League of Legends contingent at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, where S8UL said the team finished fifth.

Akshaj Shenoy aka Kat Bot, captain of India’s League of Legends team, said, “Qualifying for the Asian Games is a proud moment for all of us. We knew the regional qualifiers would be extremely competitive, and every match demanded complete focus. For many of us, this will be our second Asian Games, which makes this qualification even more special because we understand the level of competition that awaits us. We are grateful to S8UL for believing in this roster and providing us with the support, stability, and opportunities needed to keep improving as a team. Representing India is always an honour, and we’ll do everything we can to make the country proud in Aichi-Nagoya.”

S8UL co-founder and CEO Animesh Agarwal aka 8Bit Thug added, “Representing India at the Asian Games is among the highest honours an athlete can achieve, and seeing our League of Legends roster earn that opportunity is incredibly special. This team has demonstrated resilience, discipline, and a willingness to continually improve, qualities that are essential for success at the international level. At S8UL, our goal has always been to create pathways for Indian athletes to compete on the biggest stages in the world. We have no doubt they will give their all when they step onto the stage in Aichi-Nagoya and compete for the nation with pride,” S8UL also noted that Gurashish Singh (Soul) and Prateek Bhaunt (B Haunt) previously qualified for the Asian Games in Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 after winning at NESC 2026.

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