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Waverider and Galaxy Racer announce Global Partnership

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5 years ago

August 2, 2021

George Miller

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The new entertainment company and burgeoning gaming brand are joining forces to launch new products

Waverider and Galaxy Racer (GXR), one of the fastest-growing esports organizations in the world and headquartered in Dubai, announced a global partnership to develop merchandise and stories from GXR’s content creators, including powerhouses AboFlah, Dyler, and Naji Elqaq.

This partnership will allow Galaxy Racer to build exciting products and concepts for its roster of famed creators using Waverider’s expertise in design and storytelling, by offering fans access to a variety of products and experiences entailing merchandise, apparel, and stories that include comic books, manga, and animation.

Waverider is an IP content creation and management company centered around pop culture and entertainment, that looks to build a new style of experiences and products for consumers. Led by CEO Arafaat Ali Khan, co-founder of Middle East Film and Comic Con- the largest pop culture event in the region based in Dubai, and President Guenther Hake, a veteran in the entertainment industry bringing years of experience from the Walt Disney Company, Oriental Dreamworks, and MINDstyle. The company is set to launch a new wave of consumer experiences, events, an e-commerce platform and more.

Their creative team is spearheaded by renowned UK-based artist Des Taylor. Des’ impressive credits include creating art for DC Bombshells, Dr Who, Archie comics and Star Trek where he will bring his unique artists insights to all of Waverider’s projects.

Galaxy Racer is one of the fastest growing esports and lifestyle companies in the world, with the biggest esports and content presence in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Galaxy Racer possesses a diverse international roster of 11 teams and 20 content creators including AboFlah, Dyler and Naji Elqaq, with a reach of over 160 million followers, and over a billion monthly views. GXR strives to be the central hub for the new digital generation under the leadership of CEO Paul Roy.

Commenting on the partnership, Paul Roy, CEO of Galaxy Racer, says, “We’re delighted to be partnering with a company with the leadership of Waverider. We’ve seen huge demand for a new style of consumer products and stories for our content creators, and their team has the vision and expertise to create something special for our roster’s fans.”

Arafaat Ali Khan, CEO of Waverider, added, “We’re really excited to be working with Galaxy Racer and it’s diverse set of creators to create products and stories that are not only authentic, but truly reflect the creators aesthetic, ethos and style. We’re confident that the fans will be seeing a side of these content creators that will blow their minds!”

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements from Waverider and Galaxy Racer!

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G2’s Otis Lawrence wins 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship

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3 days ago

May 29, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Welsh driver beats Ismael Fahssi by two points after a 12-round season running March 27 to May 28 with a $750,000 prize pool.

G2-backed Alpine Sim Racing driver Otis Lawrence has been crowned 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Champion after the season concluded on May 28.

The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship ran from March 27 to May 28 and featured a $750,000 prize pool. Drivers representing Formula 1 teams competed across four events, starting with a live opener at DreamHack Birmingham.

The title was decided at the final event. Lawrence secured multiple race victories across 12 rounds and finished top of the standings.

Lawrence won the championship by two points ahead of Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports driver Ismael Fahssi. Reigning champion Jarno Opmeer of Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing placed third overall.

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Esports Foundation books Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for Esports World Cup 2026

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5 days ago

May 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled to run in Paris, France, from July 06 through August 23.

EF said tickets for all 25 competitions will go on sale from Friday, May 29, 2026, via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. The organiser said the venue will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, and fan activations across the seven-week programme.

According to EF, more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries will compete for a $75 million prize pool as part of the event’s cross-game Club Championship. The tournament lineup spans major competitive genres, including first-person shooters, strategy, sports, MOBAs, battle royales, fighting games, racing games, and Chess.

EF also outlined ticketing tiers, including Regular Tournament Passes, Premium Tournament Passes (with fast-track entry and a limited-edition goodie bag), Daily Regular Tournament Passes, and tiered Final Day seating zones (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) for select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2.

The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs (Apex Legends) (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), with Counter-Strike 2 closing out Week 7 from August 19–23 alongside Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship, Trackmania, and CROSSFIRE.

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Esports Foundation sets Esports World Cup 2026 venue at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

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5 days ago

May 27, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Tickets go on sale May 29 for the seven-week Paris event running July 6 to August 23, with a $75 million prize pool across 25 competitions.

The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled for July 06 through August 23 in Paris, France.

Ticket sales open Friday, May 29, 2026 via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. EF said the event will run for seven weeks and span 25 competitions, with more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries competing for a $75 million prize pool.

EF said Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, fan activations, and festival experiences. The organiser also pointed to the venue’s track record as the home of Paris Games Week since 2010 and as a site used during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Ticketing includes Regular Tournament Passes and Premium Tournament Passes, alongside Daily Regular Tournament Passes. For select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2, EF said “Final Day Seating Zones” will be split into Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers.

The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs for Apex Legends (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), concluding in Week 7 with Counter-Strike 2 (August 19–23), Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship (August 19–22), Trackmania (August 19–22), and CROSSFIRE (August 18–22).

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