ESV5 Completes Merger with Ninjas in Pyjamas, Accelerated Globalization Process ACN Newswire

ESV5 Completes Merger with Ninjas in Pyjamas, Accelerated Globalization Process

10 1 月, 2023
HONG KONG, Jan 10, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - ESV5 E-SPORT GROUP CO., a comprehensive digital sports group in China, is pleased to announce that the Group has completed the merger with the professional Swedish esports organization, "Ninjas in Pyjamas" (NIP), through an equity share swap. Following the merger, the combined entity is named NIP Group, Mario Ho, ESV5 Chairman, will become the chairman and co-CEO of NIP group, and Hicham Chahine, the CEO of NIP, will become co-CEO of NIP Group and continue as CEO of Ninjas in Pyjamas.With the business plan of the merger, NIP Group will fully expand its overseas business and become a global comprehensive digital sports group covering the Chinese, European and South American markets. The merger is one of the largest cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the global esports industry to date. Furthermore, this means the long-awaited arrival of the Ninjas in Pyjamas brand to the League of Legends Pro League is close - the Group is thrilled to confirm that the former Victory Five squad will finally play as NIP from 2023 onward, and eStar Gaming will continue to operate independently. As one of the largest and most influential esports groups in the world, NIP Group covers China, Europe, South America, and operates well-known esports brands including Ninjas in Pyjamas and eStar Gaming, with around 40 million followers on social media platforms worldwide. NIP Group now fields teams in a multitude of game titles on PC and mobile platforms, including League of Legends, Honor of Kings, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Rainbow Six:Siege and VALORANT etc. It has home courts in Wuhan and Shenzhen, as well as offices in Stockholm and Sao Paulo. Specialized in the development of the esports industry, NIP Group focuses on building the digital sports industry chain and operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including MAG Studio, a top-tier events production company in China. Likewise, Shinobi Studio offers content production and esports team management services to Western sports clubs looking to enter the space. Another Group brand, eStar Entertainment, a leading esports talent agency in China, has signed over 10,000 content creators, covering mainstream Chinese live broadcast platforms such as Douyu, Huya, and Douyin.One of the world's most legendary esports clubs, NIP was founded in June 2000 and now fields teams in CS:GO, Rainbow Six: Siege, VALORANT and FIFA. With north of 5 million followers, NIP is one of the most well-known and successful teams in the history of Counter-Strike (CS). Its legacy has earned the brand wide recognition in China along with a nickname: the "Faith Team"."ESV5 and NIP have been in contact and discussions since 2020, and we are delighted about the union", Mario Ho said, "NIP has been an esports brand for over 20 years with very high-quality brand assets which helps us in our commitment to become a more popular and valuable global digital sports group. Both parties will fully realize the complementary advantages and resource sharing and fully open the international layout of NIP Group."Hicham Chahine said, "We're incredibly excited to finally complete our merger establishing NIP Group. Our complementary strengths will help us reach a much wider esports and gaming audience on an unrivaled global scale. It all starts today, in the LPL and beyond". Hicham continues "I think we can now officially say that we are truly the first global esports organization."About NIP Group:NIP Group is a comprehensive digital sports group with esports clubs as its core business, supported by diversified ventures including esports events and esports talent development. NIP Group is one of the largest and most influential comprehensive digital sports groups in the world, operating in China, Europe, South America, and it manages well-known esports brands eStar Gaming and Ninjas in Pyjamas, with around 40 million followers on social media platforms worldwide. NIP Group has home courts in Wuhan and Shenzhen, as well as offices in Stockholm and Sao Paulo.Press questions and further information contact:NIP Group: pr@nipgroup.gg Investor relations: ir@nipgroup.ggAddress: No.26 Gaoxin 2nd Rd, Donghugaoxin District, Wuhan, China Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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IKONIC Releases NFT Esports Platform ACN Newswire

IKONIC Releases NFT Esports Platform

23 8 月, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Aug 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Announcing the launch of IKONIC, the World's First Dedicated NFT Platform for Esports and Gaming Collectibles. The IKONIC platform will be a full-service NFT marketplace that will serve pro-players, gamers, teams, and content creators within the gaming industry; a dedicated marketplace where they can create unique and rare digital items for their fans.IKONIC platform allows esports players and gamers to create NFTs with their gameplay. The IKONIC team realized that some of the most amazing moments in gaming were vanishing just as fast as they were created, and until now, there has not been a way for a player or a fan to own and benefit from fantastic gameplays. IKONIC's ambition is to fuel each gamer's creativity by giving them the ability to turn their passion into profit. Through today's blockchain technology, we can turn esports moments into digital collectibles that will last for eternity. We have so much more than that on the roadmap, because we aim to empower the creator economy, which will open new revenue streams for gamers and esports players. We will merge the cryptoverse and esports, and for the first time, players and fans will - OWN THE MOMENT.There are thousands of esports events every week all around the globe. Still, players cannot get the recognition they deserve. Some of them make better plays than top esports players, but they cannot reach their audience because of the system that is in place. Each player has some fantastic moments, and with IKONIC they can immortalize those moments and earn from their gameplays.We do not forget pro-players; they are our heroes; we cheer for them; we live through them. Ikonic will make it possible for top players to connect with their fans. A place where fans can collect the best gameplay moments.Players will be able to create unique NFTs of their gameplay with a few clicks, and with a click or two more, they will be listed and ready to trade on IKONIC's marketplace. But IKONIC will be much more than that. When we progress into advanced development, the existing marketplace infrastructure and its community will become the foundation for a broader marketplace for game-linked digital assets.The $IKONIC Token will be the key to unlocking rewards for players and fans. Through the $IKONIC Token users will get discounts and have access to specific bonuses within the platform.Soon gamers will have a chance to see our video editing software for advanced NFT creation. The revolutionary NFT Transaction & Performance Analytics will allow every user to analyze data much more effectively -- and efficiently. This year, we will also reveal our Indie Game Launchpad for NFT Games.Led by industry experts IKONIC will be the prime NFT marketplace for the esports and gaming world. Sebastian Ionut Diaconu, CEO of IKONIC, says, "The IKONIC platform allows users to immortalize their outstanding gameplay into video NFTs, the next-gen type of memorabilia for esports. Partnerships and collaborations with the biggest names in esports and rising stars to create IKONIC NFT collections, that will be the foundation for an active ecosystem for the fans, creators, and collectors, with extensive benefits for all participants. In addition to the NFT Marketplace, the Indie Game Launchpad allows game developers and the community to come closer together, get access to exclusive content and in-game items.""Esports players' status as athletes has been disputed for a long time. Creating a legacy through memorable moments captured and stored on Blockchain, earning royalties from these NFTs, and sharing their exceptional capabilities with the world, give them the opportunity to make themselves a legendary or even an IKONIC athlete in the esports world."About IKONICIKONIC is the world's first Esports NFT marketplace. IKONIC aims to bring forth a revolution for gamers, and esports players by offering them the necessary tools to earn from their creations. By combining blockchain technology with state-of-the-art video editing software, IKONIC targets to create a new generation of Esports players that can own their moments. As one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world. Esports should have more freedom, and IKONIC is here to make that dream a reality. Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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Hatten Land Signs Partnership Agreement to Launch The World’s First-of-its-Kind Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Southeast Asia’s Top Game with 100 Million Monthly Active Users, Themed Integrated Esports Hub in Melaka at ElementX ACN Newswire

Hatten Land Signs Partnership Agreement to Launch The World’s First-of-its-Kind Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Southeast Asia’s Top Game with 100 Million Monthly Active Users, Themed Integrated Esports Hub in Melaka at ElementX

18 8 月, 2022
- Continual advancement of Hatten Land's strategic pivot, including Phygital, Metaverse and Esports, to attract footfalls and increase value of its physical assets by re-purposing the assets and partnering with established industry leaders- The partnership agreement is signed with MOONTON Games, an international gaming developer known for producing highly acclaimed Mobile Legends: Bang Bang ("MLBB"), which has more than one billion downloads globally with a consistent player base of 100 million monthly active users and it is the number 1 multiplayer online battle arena game in Southeast Asia(1)- Hatten Land's ElementX mall and hotel will be transformed into the world's first-of-its-kind MLBB-themed Integrated Esports Hub with multiple giant- sized displays of MLBB characters and eye-catching MLBB-themed facade and interior designs to create experiential interactions, an immersive environment with special rewards for MLBB players and fans worldwide- Positioned as an instagrammable hot-spot for gaming tourism and increasing more footfall to ElementX, the world's first MLBB-themed Integrated Esports Hub in Melaka will be a brand-new attraction in Malaysia that is expected to be a key driver of gaming and Esports activities as well as attract new visitors (such as gamers and fans) and boost tourism activities in Melaka- More footfall and hotel guests are expected to be attracted to ElementX, located on prime acreage within UNESCO World Heritage City, Melaka, with its strategic and convenient location covering Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor and other fast-growing areas, as well as over 20 million affluent population within 250km radiusSINGAPORE & MELAKA, MALAYSIA, Aug 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hatten Land Limited (惠胜置地有限公司) ("Hatten Land", "Company", and together with its subsidiaries, the"Group") is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary Hatten Edge Pte. Ltd. ("Hatten Edge") has signed a partnership agreement with MOONTON Games to jointly develop and launch the world's first Mobile Legends: Bang Bang ("MLBB") Integrated Esports Hub in Melaka at EleementX and promote Mobile Legends: Bang Bang in Malaysia and across the region via marketing campaigns, esports tournaments and branding events.MOONTON Games and Hatten Land to Jointly Develop and Transform ElementX Mall and Hotel in Melaka into the World's First MLBB-themed Integrated Esports Hub at ElementXDeveloped by MOONTON Games, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has more than one billion downloadsglobally with a consistent player base of 100 million monthly active users and it is the number 1 multiplayer online battle arena game in Southeast Asia.Since the 2019 Southeast Asian Games ("SEA Games"), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has been featured insuccessive SEA Games as a medal event. In May 2022, the SEA Games' MLBB event amassed over 2.2 million concurrent viewers at its peak, during the grand final match between Indonesia and the Philippines, setting a new viewership record at the 31st SEA Games(3).According to Sensor Tower Store Intelligence estimates, total gross revenue of Mobile Legends: Bang Bangsurpassed US$500 million in 2020 with user spending of US$214.1 million in 2019. Malaysia has proven to beMobile Legends' most lucrative market globally, with players there spending US$87.5 million in the game, or17 percent of total revenue. Indonesia ranked No. 2 for player spending, generating US$69.2 million, or 14percent of the total, while the United States was No. 3, racking up US$64.1 million, or 12.8 percent of allrevenue(2).Under the partnership agreement, MOONTON Games and Hatten Land will jointly develop and transform ElementX mall and hotel in Melaka into the world's first Mobile Legends- themed Integrated Esports Hub thataims to attract 20 million visitors from around the region.With multiple giant-sized displays of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang characters and eye-catching MLBB-themed façade and interior designs, the world's first MLBB-themed Integrated Esports Hub aims to create experiential interactions and an immersive environment for players and fans, creating new innovative experiences and conducive spaces for gaming and Esports activities, thereby attracting more footfalls toElementX.Located on prime acreage within the centre of a UNESCO World Heritage City attracting 18.9 million visitors pre-covid, ElementX encompasses gross floor area of 1.88 million square feet of retail and entertainment space spanning across 13 floors, aimed at attracting experienced gamers and those who are new to Esports and immersive phygital experiences.Attracting new visitors (such as gamers and fans) and boosting tourism activities in Melaka, ElementX is expected to become the destination mall in Melaka and a brand-new family go- to attraction in Malaysia.Positioned as Southeast Asia's first large-scale integrated Esports experiential hub, Metaverse gateway andthemed award-winning hotel accommodation, Hatten Land has made continual advancement of HattenLand's strategic pivot, including Phygital, Metaverse and Esports, to attract footfalls and increase value of its physical assets by re-purposing the assets and partnering with established industry leaders, such as Huawei International, Focus Media Sports, KITAMEN and Melaka Esports Association, etc. With the addition of Mobile Legends:Bang Bang, the Southeast Asia's top game, Hatten Land has once again shown its consistency and constant commitment towards delivering its strategic pivot announced.Dato' Colin Tan, Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Hatten Land, said: "Gaming is becomingthe most engaging form of entertainment in the world with Esports gaining more momentum as a spectatorsport.Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has experienced explosive growth globally with Southeast Asia being its key revenue market since its launch in 2016.Catering to the growing popularity of MLBB, the world's first-of-its-kind MLBB-themed integrated Esports Hub at ElementX is conceptualised with an array of experiential interactions and immersive environment as well as multi-dimensional offerings that redefine gaming experiences, creating a special bond among MLBB fans and attracting more footfalls and hotel guests to ElementX.Together with MOONTON Games, we share the same commitment in creating a thriving, sustainable Esports and gaming ecosystem in Malaysia and across the region, boosting tourism spending and spurring new growth and opportunities across other business adjacencies."Mr. Fikri Rizal Mahruddin, Marketing Lead of MPL Malaysia, MOONTON Games, added: "Our partnership with Hatten Land to launch the world's first MLBB-themed integrated Esports Hub at ElementX in Melaka is another important experiential initiative for us to connect with our players and fans in a way that other forms of media cannot replicate. We look forward to work closely together with Hatten Land to drive more community-driven and crowd-funded eventsacross the region, increasing the popularity of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and winning new fans."(1) https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/03/03/mobile-gaming-is-the-future/(2) https://sensortower.com/blog/mobile-legends-revenue-500-million(3) https://www.oneesports.gg/mobile-legends/31st-sea-games-mlbb-grand-final-record/Note: This press release is to be read in conjunction with the SGX announcement released on the same date.About Hatten Land LimitedHatten Land Limited is one of the leading property developers in Malaysia specialising in integrated residential, hotel and commercial developments. Headquartered in Melaka, it is the property development arm of the conglomerate Hatten Group, which is a leading brand in Malaysia with core businesses in property development, property investment, hospitality, retail and education.To potentially enhance the value of its physical assets as well as create digital assets at the same time, with sustainability efforts in mind, the Group's new business strategies is to re- purpose the Group's physical assets, in particular its malls, by identifying new uses, including but not limited to co-sharing office spaces, talent innovation hub, education-related activities, cinema operations, crypto mining and renewable energy activities.The Group has obtained shareholders' approval to diversify its business to include renewable energy, physical-digital malls, cryptocurrency mining and the Metaverse via an extraordinary general meeting on 30 December 2021.With the various digital and renewable initiatives announced by the Group, there are opportunities for the Group to enter into new markets offering new business opportunities which would potentially provide additional and recurrent revenue streams and assist in continual growth of the Group.Hatten Land Limited began trading on the Catalist board of SGX-ST on 28 February 2017 after the completion of the reverse takeover of VGO Corporation Limited.For more information, please visit: www.hattenland.com.sgThis announcement has been prepared by Hatten Land Limited (the "Company") and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, UOB Kay Hian Private Limited (the "Sponsor") for compliance with the relevant rules of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST") Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist.This announcement has not been examined or approved by the SGX-ST and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the accuracy, completeness or correctness of any of the information, statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr Lance Tan, Senior Vice President at 8 Anthony Road, #01-01, Singapore 229957, telephone (65) 6590 6881.Media & Investor Contact for Hatten Land :Mr. Alex TANMobile: +65 9451 5252Email: alex.tan@8prasia.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. 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ESI Singapore agenda and speakers revealed including PSG, Crypto.com Capital, ONE Esports and Mineski Global ACN Newswire

ESI Singapore agenda and speakers revealed including PSG, Crypto.com Capital, ONE Esports and Mineski Global

21 6 月, 2022
Singapore, June 21, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - B2B esports events and media company Esports Insider is excited to reveal the agenda and full lineup of speakers for our international two-day esports business conference - ESI Singapore.The event, which is co-hosted with Singapore-based Esports marketing agency, REDD+E, takes place on 6-7th July. As ESI’S first in-person event in the APAC region, the conference will provide delegates with two days of world leading sessions from industry leaders both within the region and from around the world, and valuable face to face networking opportunities.Speakers from the likes of AFC Ajax, MOONTON, PSG, Crypto.com Capital, Mineski, GRID, Galaxy Racer, EVOS, Bayes, Ampverse and more will grace #ESISG with their presence and ensure the stage is chokablok with knowledge and insight across the two days. “With more and more activities ramping up and more professional esports events taking place, the industry sentiment is certainly looking positive for Asia’s esport”, said Yip Ren Kai, Managing Director & Co-founder of Redd+E . “As the co-host of this industry showcase, we’re really excited to be able to see top industry leaders coming together to share on the outlook of esports in Asia, and bring world-class actions to the growing vibrant esports community.” Held at Singapore’s historic CHIJMES Hall, ESI Singapore will include a unique programme of content with over 40 biggest names in esports including C-Levels and executives who will be joining the panels to discuss a number of topics, on everything from commercialisation and partnerships, to esports’ unique place in the South East Asian ecosystem, crossover industries including blockchain and Web3; and many more. The agenda, which can be viewed in full here, includes:Day 1 - 6th JulyProfessional Esports Games In The Global Arena – A Successful Blueprint For The Future Of Events In AsiaSpeakersMr Hung Do Viet - General Secretary - VIRESA (Vietnam National Esports Federation)Mr Yip Renkai - MD and Co-founder - Redd+EThe Rise Of Mobile Esports In AsiaSpeakersDylan Chia - Head of MPL Indonesia - MOONTON GamesCarlos Alimurung - CEO - ONE EsportsStefan Chong - Business Development Manager - EVOS EsportsMoritz Maurer - CEO - GRIDNick Vanzetti- MD - ESL Asia Pacific JapanDigital Brand Exposure Meets Ai - The Importance Of Data Analytics For Brand PartnershipsSpeakersArwin Fallah Shirazi - CEO - ShikensoMasashi Yamazaki - COO & Head of Business Development - GamingDEngaging With The SEA AudienceSpeakersFrank Sliwka - COO - EpulzeAllan Phang - CMO - Galaxy RacerEsports & Sponsorship In Times Of Pre And Post CovidSpeakersKalvin Chung - CEO - MnM GamingRingo Lung - Head of Partnerships - Talon EsportsFootball Clubs In Esports: From Messi To MirageSpeakersTim Slot - Esports Lead - AFC AjaxYassine Jaada - Chief Gaming Officer - PSG EsportsMark Chew - Managing Director & Co-Founder - Redd+EDay 2 - 7th JulyEsports Teams And Revenue Streams - The Importance Of DiversificationFrom Web2 To Web3 - How Blockchain Games Changes The Landscape Of EsportsSpeakersCholo Maputol - CEO - Play It Forward DAOCharlie Baillie - Chief Strategy Officer - AmpverseMartin Dachselt - CEO - BayesNathan N - Co-Founder - Ancient8Investing In Web3, Gaming And Esports In 2022SpeakersHong Qi Yu - CEO - Tokenize ExchangeBen Wee - Vice President - Crypto.com CapitalThe event is supported by Silver Sponsors Bayes Esports and Ampverse, Stage Sponsors GRID; sponsors Shikenso, SPORTFIVE and media and strategic partners ACN Newswire, Swipe Right PR and 80LV.Alongside ESI Singapore, Esports Insider’s pitch investment competition The Clutch will also make its return in a physical format on 7th July, with applications still open, and closing on June 28th.Sam Cooke, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Esports Insider, added: “We are delighted to bring back the physical format of The Clutch in 2022. This year we will host its fifth edition and showcase the most ground-breaking startups and first-rate pitches from small businesses based in and around Southeast Asia.“Since its inception in 2019 at ESI London, we have continued to see more and more startups enter the esports space and here at Esports Insider, we are proud to continue providing a platform for those companies looking to stand out, and push boundaries.”Singapore is ESI’s second Major conference in 2022, with the schedule including three Major global events; the 2022 events brochure is viewable here.Next on the agenda, ESI will head back to London, for its biggest yet event taking place at BOXPARK Wembley over 5-7th September. Early Bird tickets are now available to purchase until 15th July. ESI Singapore - Press Kit- Logos | Graphics | WebsiteAbout Esports InsiderBased in London and founded in 2016, Esports Insider is an industry-focused esports news platform, B2B agency, media and events company.ESI runs a world-leading and international esports industry news site, operates The Esports Journal magazine and has run more industry events than any other company globally, from London to Los Angeles. Other arms of the company include ESI Media, as well as ESI Connect, its agency arm which offers services across Brokerage, Consultancy and Campaign Activation.General Enquiries:-info@esportsinsider.comPRs & pitches:- news@esportsinsider.comWebsite // Twitter // Facebook // Linkedin // Instagram // YouTube // DiscordAbout Redd+ERedd+E, through its parent company Reddentes Sports is a marketing agency that delivers smart and impactful solutions in the areas of sport and esports. Our services include media rights consulting, commercialisation development, event consulting, project management, organisational consultancy for sports associations, athlete management and marketing consultancy. Our goal is to provide services and value to transform organisations, businesses and communities by achieving their objectives through esports.Facebook // Linkedin // Instagram Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
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