ESE Produces 13 days of National TV broadcasts for Riot Games’ League of Legends
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, September 22, 2023 – ESE Entertainment Inc. (TSXV: ESE) (OTCQX: ENTEF) (“ESE” or the “Company”), a gaming company that provides a range of services to leading video game developers and publishers, announces that its media production unit, Frenzy, produced 13 days of European broadcasts for the summer season of the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) Masters 2023, a tournament in the video game League of Legends. The Company was responsible for commentary and signal production from its professional TV studio. Over the course of 13 days of competition, the matches were broadcast live on the Internet via YouTube and Twitch, as well as on the national TV channel – Polsat Games.
ESE was responsible for selecting commentators, television production, and broadcasts of the matches. During the 13 days of competition, the top 16 teams selected from regional tournaments competed for the champion title, and for a prize pool totaling almost $160,000 US dollars. In the final match, the French team Karmine Corp. defeated the Spanish team Movistar Riders and won the top spot. ESE’s broadcast attracted 600,000 unique viewers and over 300,000 hours of watch time on the Internet and TV channels.
“ESE is a trusted partner of Riot Games, the developer of the world’s most popular video game titles like League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics. Our qualified team, modern studio, and world-class audiovisual equipment allow us to produce top quality television formats and events, including video game tournaments, TV shows, commercials, and more.” said Konrad Wasiela, CEO of ESE Entertainment.
ESE Entertainment Announces Cancellation of Options
The Company also announces that it has cancelled an aggregate of 1,180,000 options (“Options“) to purchase common shares in the capital of the Company (“Common Shares“) previously granted to certain consultants of the Company under its equity incentive plan.
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About ESE Entertainment Inc.
ESE is a global technology company focused on gaming and esports. The Company provides a range of services to leading video game developers, publishers, and brands by providing technology, infrastructure, and fan engagement services internationally. ESE also operates its own ecommerce channels, esports teams, and gaming leagues.| www.esegaming.com
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