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TEAM VITALITY LAUNCHES THE V.BOAT ON THE SEINE FOR THE BLAST.TV PARIS MAJOR

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French leading global esports organisation Team Vitality is pleased to reveal V.BOAT, home of the BLAST.tv Paris Major that will level up fan engagement and celebrate the city of Paris. V.BOAT will float along the Seine to celebrate the pinnacle of the CS:GO esports calendar coming to Team Vitality’s hometown, alongside the iconic bateaux mouches.

The floating headquarters will serve as a hub for fans, and play host to a variety of activities including testing their skills against the legendary player at ZywOo’s Corner, reinventing the rules of Rocket League with Zen, Alpha54, and Radosin, attending viewing parties, and more. Adorned with Team Vitality branding, V.BOAT will also serve as a shuttle, taking fans to the Accor Arena for the BLAST.tv Paris Major.

TEAM VITALITY’S V.BOAT, HOME OF THE BLAST.TV PARIS MAJOR

Following their recent success at the BLAST.tv Premier Spring Groups 2023, Team Vitality has secured their spot in the Legends Stage of the BLAST.tv Paris Major, a momentous occasion for the team as they prepare to compete in a major CS:GO tournament on their home soil for the first time.

Recently, the french team also won the IEM Rio 2023, showing their determination and strong mentality throughout the competition.

Nicolas Maurer, CEO of Team Vitality commented, “As this is the first time the CS:GO Major is on our home soil, we wanted to think big. Having our own boat on the Seine is both a real tribute to our Parisian roots, but also offers our fans a unique experience they will remember for years to come. For the first time, they will be able to test themselves against a professional player, and not just any professional player: ZywOo. We hope that our team will carry our French colours as far as possible in the competition to offer them a memorable show!”

FROM TEAM VITALITY STARS ZYWOO TO ZEN, TAILOR-MADE ACTIVATIONS FOR ESPORTS FANS

Throughout the Champions Stage, participants will be able to enjoy both CS:GO matches in Bercy and online, or they can come and have fun on the V.BOAT. Team Vitality has prepared a whole programme of activities with its partners, in which fans can participate all weekend.

For fans unable to attend the event, none other than Julien “Adyboo” Thiry, a key player in French esports, will be in charge of broadcasting every minute of this unique experience on Team Vitality and GG.Bet social media accounts.

  • Reinvent the Rocket League rules – EVNIA (May 20th, 2:30 – 4:30pm)

Our incredible Rocket League french roster Zen, Alpha54, and Radosin will share the day with the Team Vitality community. Fans will be able to invent new rules for playing Rocket League through our social media. After a selection of new rules invented by fans, players will choose the best ruleset. Aboard the V.BOAT, they will be able to challenge Team Vitality players to a match using a selection of the new rules.

  • Challenge the Goat – CHERRY XTRFY (May 20th and 21st, all day)

Take on the CS:GO beast himself! The most confident fans will be able to test their CS:GO skills on an Aimlab level against ZywOo’s score with the chance to win a diploma declaring their level of skill and an overview of their similarities with the French Goat!

  • Dare to Play – JBL QUANTUM (May 20th, from 4.45pm to 6.45pm, and 21st, from 1 to 3 pm)

JBL is going to test the hearing skills of CS:GO fans through a three tiered challenge using JBL Quantum headphones. Firstly, an audio quiz to recognise a CS:GO map. Followed by a shouting competition to try and beat our captain apEX’s decibel score. Lastly, the top 10 will be divided into two teams of five to compete in a BO1 challenge. The best team wins some giveaways… and the ability to boast about shouting louder than apEX!

  • Enjoy a premium moment in the GG.Zone (20th and 21st, all day)

Discover an exclusive VIP and bar lounge area, limited in terms of space, to unwind with catering, and a space to follow the matches Saturday and Sunday.

  • Win prizes with the Kingston Fury’s Claw Crane!

We will bring back your childlike spirit with the Kingston Fury Claw Crane. This free access claw machine will give you a chance to go back home with a prize: SSD, RAM, Paris Jersey, Merch, Goodies & more. You’ll get a chance to play throughout the whole boat activation.

TRAVEL ACROSS THE SEINE DIRECTLY TO THE MAJOR

The V.BOAT will also offer the opportunity to discover Paris – home of Team Vitality – with a shuttle service!

Timings (Paris time) are as follows:

Saturday, May 20th

  • 10:00 – 11:15              Docked at Trocadéro, Port Debilly
  • 11:15 – 12:15                Navigating on the Seine
  • 12:15 – 12:45              Docked at Quai Saint Bernard, (48°50’47.1″N 2°21’45.9″E)
  • 12:45 – 13:00              Navigating on the Seine
  • 13:00 – 19:00              Docked at Bercy (48°50’05.6″N 2°22’47.2″E)
  • 19:00 – 21:30              Navigating on the Seine
  • 21:30 – 22:00              Docked at Bercy (48°50’05.6″N 2°22’47.2″E)

Sunday, May 21st

  • 10:00 – 11:15              Docked at Trocadéro, Port Debilly
  • 11:15 – 12:45               Navigating on the Seine
  • 12:45 – 21:00             Docked at Bercy (48°50’05.6″N 2°22’47.2″E)
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PlayVS Announces Multi-year Partnership with Zenni Optical

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PlayVS, the leading esports platform in North America, announced a multi-year partnership with Zenni Optical, the world’s leading online eyewear retailer. This partnership establishes Zenni as the official eyewear partner of PlayVS, bringing exclusive benefits to PlayVS’ esports community.

As part of this collaboration, Zenni will serve as the official eyewear partner of the PlayVS Cup, the annual national esports championship for high school students. The Cup provides top scholastic esports teams from across the country with an opportunity to compete for a national title and earn recognition and awards, including college scholarships. Zenni’s partnership will help power scholarship prizes for Cup finalists, furthering PlayVS’ dedication to empowering students and supporting their educational and athletic ambitions. These scholarships not only aid with alleviating financial strain, but also highlight esports as a viable pathway to academic and professional success.

Zenni’s eyewear will also be included in the prize packages that PlayVS Cup champions and PlayVS Awards winners receive, providing students with high quality eyewear to complement their gaming performance. Additionally, Zenni will offer members of the PlayVS community exclusive discounts on eyewear.

“We are excited to partner with PlayVS and expand our ongoing support of the gaming and esports community. Empowering a dedicated high school esports program that not only will generate awareness around the importance of eye health to a new generation of gamers but also support their academic pursuits is such an amazing opportunity for Zenni to partner with,” said Robb Chiarini, Head of Partnerships, Licensing, & Events at Zenni Optical.

Through this partnership, Zenni will also be integrated into PlayVS’ content series, Road to the PlayVS Cup, a set of videos showcasing different esports programs across the nation as they compete to earn a spot in the PlayVS Cup.

“Partnering with Zenni is a natural fit for us as we continue to grow the high school esports community. Zenni shares our commitment to supporting students in both esports and academics. By joining forces with Zenni, we’re empowering students with scholarships and enabling them to partake in healthy competition to foster their esports careers. We’re excited to work together and bring Zenni’s eyewear to our community of gamers,” said Jon Chapman, CEO of PlayVS.

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Genius Sports Signs Partnerships with Bayes Esports and GRID

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Genius Sports Limited has signed new partnerships with Bayes Esports and GRID Esports (GRID) to provide sportsbooks with the highest-quality official esports offering.

GRID, as the only game data platform directly working with the game publishers will provide Genius Sports with exclusive access to official live esports data from League of Legends, and VALORANT, the fastest-growing betting esports title, alongside Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six data, and a robust portfolio of CS2 and Dota2 data from the global tournaments by BLAST and Champion of Champions.

Genius Sports’ sportsbook partners will also be able to access official streaming and data visualizations powered by official GRID data.

Bayes Esports is helping power Genius Sports’ esports offering with its highly granular Live Match Data. As the exclusive data partner of key esports tournament organisers such as ESL FACEIT Group, Bayes Esports covers the majority of official live data for Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 esports, which brings in some of the highest revenue for sportsbooks.

Genius Sports will further enhance its offering with Bayes Esports’ data product suite, including low-latency video and live data-powered widgets. Select Genius Sports products will be available through Bayes Esports’ distribution in return.

Going forward, Genius Sports will provide sportsbooks worldwide with an end-to-end esports trading product across pre-match and in-play, powered by ultra low-latency data to guarantee sharp odds and maximum market uptime. Through this product, sportsbooks can unlock new revenues by reaching a highly engaged audience with high-octane, year-round content.

“We are thrilled to announce these new partnerships with Bayes and GRID, two leaders in their field, to create an unrivalled esports content suite for our sportsbook partners. As the new home of esports for sportsbooks, we will provide our partners with the highest-quality data and odds on the most prestigious titles in the sport,” said Matt Stephenson, Global Partnerships Director at Genius Sports.

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DACH CS Joins as Member of Esports Integrity Commission

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The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has announced that DACH CS GmbH (DACH CS), a tournament organiser seeking to revitalise competitive Counter-Strike in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has officially joined ESIC membership.

By joining ESIC, DACH CS commits to upholding the highest standards of competitive integrity. The membership requires the league to implement ESIC’s Integrity Programme across all of its tournaments, tackling key issues such as match-fixing, cheating, and doping, fostering a culture of fair play within the region.

As an ESIC member, DACH CS will integrate ESIC’s codes of conduct, actively cooperate in investigations, and enforce ESIC’s rulings. This commitment aligns DACH CS with global best practices, ensuring that the DACH Counter-Strike esports scene operates with a proven integrity framework.

Stephen Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of ESIC, said: “DACH CS’s dedication to rebuilding and strengthening the competitive Counter-Strike scene in the DACH region makes them a valuable addition to ESIC’s growing membership. Their commitment to competitive integrity and fair competition aligns perfectly with our mission to safeguard esports. We look forward to working closely with them to support a sustainable and transparent ecosystem for players, teams, and stakeholders in the region.”

Anton Christoph, Founder & Managing Director of DACH CS, said: “At DACH CS, we’re on a mission to take the Counter-Strike Scene in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to old and new heights! We’re super excited to be joining forces with ESIC, as we’re confident that this is a vital step in keeping our community’s most prized values at the heart of our operations. By teaming up with ESIC and aligning with their globally recognised integrity standards, we’re making a promise to you, our players, teams and stakeholders, to provide a competitive environment that’s both trusted and well-structured. We are excited to work closely with ESIC to build a sustainable and respected esports landscape in the DACH region.”

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