SAMSUNG BECOMES TITLE PARTNER OF ESE ENTERTAINMENT ESPORTS TOURNAMENT, ULTRALIGA
VANCOUVER, BC, July 4, 2023 – ESE Entertainment Inc. (“ESE” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ESE) (OTCQX: ENTEF), a gaming and esports company that provides a range of services to leading video game developers and publishers, is pleased to announce that it has recent partnership with Samsung (KRX: 005930), a leading global technology company, as the title sponsor of the Ultraliga esports tournament. The agreement, effective until the end of 2023, marks an exciting collaboration between two industry leaders in their respective fields.
Samsung’s extensive history in the esports industry makes it the perfect partner for Ultraliga, one of the most prestigious esports competitions in the region (Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Ukraine, Georgia, and Israel). The tournament will now be known as the Samsung Galaxy Ultraliga, bringing together the power of the Samsung Galaxy brand and the world of competitive gaming.
“We are thrilled to have Samsung on board as the Title Partner of Ultraliga,” said Magda Sielachowicz-Nowakowska, Head of Marketing, Samsung Electronics Poland. “Our Samsung Galaxy devices have always been designed with gamers in mind, and this partnership allows us to further engage with the vibrant esports community and provide added value to fans of Ultraliga and League of Legends.”
As part of the agreement, the Samsung Galaxy brand will be prominently featured on all tournament-related materials, including social media profiles and broadcasts on Polsat Games channels, both on television and online. Additionally, ESE Entertainment has produced video content featuring popular Ultraliga casters, showcasing the capabilities of the latest Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones.
In addition to the branding and promotional aspects, Samsung has prepared a series of exciting activities and contests for the Ultraliga community. The first contest, scheduled to begin during the early stages of Ultraliga, offers participants a chance to win Galaxy ecosystem devices.
“We are delighted to partner with a brand as strong as Samsung,” said Jędrzej Stęszewski, Director of ESE Europe. “This partnership represents a significant milestone for the gaming scene in Europe, and we look forward to creating an unforgettable tournament experience together.”
The tenth season of Samsung Galaxy Ultraliga has now kicked off, and fans can tune in to Polsat Games channel, as well as the Twitch.tv and YouTube platforms, to catch all the action.
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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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