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Opera GX becomes Lead sponsor of esports team Moist Esports, extending partnership with YouTuber MoistCr1TiKaL

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1 year ago

January 20, 2023

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Opera GX, the world’s first gaming browser with over 20 million monthly active users, is proud to announce that it has become lead sponsor of trailblazing esports team Moist Esports, founded by fast-rising YouTube and Twitch influencer Charles White Jr, aka MoistCr1TiKaL.

“Moist has been shaking up the status quo in gaming ever since he first arrived on the scene, with his disruptive style and attitude. And like Moist, Opera GX is proud to be the channel of choice for connecting millions of gamers straight into the content and people they really care about, which is why we’ve been working closely with Charlie for the last few years. And because of our shared philosophy, we’re proud to be taking our cooperation to the next level by sponsoring Moist Esports and extending our already successful partnership, which we believe has huge potential.” said Maciej Kocemba, product director of Opera GX.

Founded in 2021, Moist Esports has quickly become one of the most recognizable teams in esports, already securing several major tournament wins including the Rocket League Championship Series 2021–22 Spring Split Major, Super Smash Con: Fall Fest and MomoCon 2022. However, despite these major achievements, MoistCr1TiKaL, winner of best variety streamer at The Streamer Awards 2022, has spoken openly about the significant financial losses his team has endured, as part of its ongoing quest for glory.

With the launch of Moist Esports, Charlie has once again channeled his fresh energy and approach into transforming a new realm of gaming. Opera GX is fully aligned with the spirit and ethos of Moist Esports, and the sponsorship will not only help to directly fund the team’s continued achievements, but it will also enable the gaming browser to scale its existing partnership activities and create a deeper affiliation with MoistCr1TiKaL and the Moist Esports team.

For example, Moist Esports fans will be able download Opera GX and activate exclusive Moist Esports browser backgrounds, as well as accessing a calendar featuring all of the team’s events from within the browser. In addition, the Opera GX logo will continue to feature across the front of Moist Esports team jerseys, as well as being included on screen for all Moist Esports watch parties streamed on Twitch.

“Opera GX already has a long-standing relationship with MoistCr1TiKaL, so it makes total sense to take this to the next level and announce Opera GX as the lead sponsor of the Moist Esports team. Together I know we can smash it,” said Charles White, Moist Esports.

eSports

North Star Network Acquires Um Dois Esportes

Published

3 days ago

April 26, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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North Star Network has acquired Um Dois Esportes, a sports coverage and analysis site created from the merger of Gazeta Do Povo and Tribuna do Paraná in 2020.

Julien Josset, co-founder of North Star Network, said: “Thank you to the team at GRPCOM for their faith in us to take the brand forward. Um Dois Esportes is an established and renowned site in Paraná State, and we’re excited about the challenge of developing this asset.

“We’re happy to maintain the collaboration with the existing editorial team, and look forward to working with them, bringing our unique NSN approach, to take UDE forward.”

NSN’s signing of Um Dois Esportes is the media house’s fourth acquisition of 2024, following the recent deals to purchase UK-based SportsMole and MrFixitsTips, as well as Chilean site AlAireLibre, which was announced in March.

The latest addition to the North Star media portfolio joins existing assets including Top Mercato, Afrik-Foot, and Vringe. The Paris-based company already oversees a significant Brazilian operation, delivering over 6 million sessions per month, from the likes of Trivela, Premier League Brasil and Lakers Brasil.

NSN will retain Curitiba-based journalists from the Um Dois Esportes legacy team to maintain the asset’s unique tone and popular coverage of the Paraná sports scene across site and social.

Rafael Mello, Director of GRPCOM, said: “We were surprised by the interest, and initially had no intention of selling Um Dois, but as the conversations evolved, we realised this was a serious group with good intentions. We were very happy to see our project being valued by a large international group and going global, demonstrating the quality of the content we produced.

“We’re also proud that North Star inherited our journalists, who are truly responsible for the success of the product we offer readers every day.”

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L&G esports team founded by Alona Shevtsova won the national Dragon EC Cup tournament

Published

5 days ago

April 24, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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Ukrainian esports team L&G won the Dragon EC Cup tournament, held on the 20th of April by Dragon Esports Club. Four teams competed in the tournament’s final: Lazer Cats, L&G, which received a direct invitation to the final stage, EsportsBattle, and ThunderFlash, which had open qualifiers. During the Grand Final, the L&G team competed with Lazer Cats on Mirage, Anubis, and Vertigo maps.

“This victory is a testament to the exceptional talent and commitment of our players, as well as the collective effort of our coaching staff and support personnel,” said Alona Shevtsova, founder of L&G Esports. “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the unwavering support of our fans.”

L&G is among the top 5 Ukrainian teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It was founded in 2021. The previous name was Leogaming, and it was created on the initiative of the famous Alona Shevtsova from the fintech sector.

The team began competing in top tournaments and almost immediately made it to the Advanced division of the ESEA League Europe competition. The team also participated in and took prizes in European tournaments such as the SCL League, WhiteBit Crypto Open, Phoenix League, and local competitions. The team players are marat2k, r0ublE, kr1vda, kL1o, OneUn1que, rji (coach).

The winners received a 50,000 UAH prize. Dragon Esports Club also prepared a 15-skin giveaway for the broadcast’s viewers.

It is worth mentioning that the L&G team created its merch items, which are available for order worldwide. To get more information about the team, visit the L&G Instagram page, Twitch, or Telegram Channel.