epic.LAN

epic.LAN is a UK-based gaming and esports organizer.

<div>epic.LAN is a UK-based gaming and esports organizer. The company has been delivering gaming events for social and competitive gamers since 2003. The company offers LAN parties ranging from 32 to 750 players across the UK. The company launched “epic.WAN,” an online platform to deliver tournaments, in 2020 due to the cancellation of live events. The company extended its partnership with Overclockers UK and noblechairs in 2021 due to the success of its online events.</div>

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Intel has renewed its partnership with UK-based gaming and eSports event organiser EPIC.LAN to 'make a positive impact on grassroots communities across the UK'. Intel will also be showcasing its range of Core processors and Arc graphics cards as part of in-person activations at EPIC.LAN events.

Agreed to refresh and renew their partnership with Intel for the remainder of 2022.it means that Intel will be the main sponsor of all of EPIC.LAN’s CS:GO tournaments that are scheduled to take place across 2022.

Companies facilitating competitive online and in-person esports tournaments.

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 epic.LAN is a UK-based gaming and esports organizer. The company has been delivering gaming events for social and competitive gamers since 2003. The company offers LAN parties ranging from 32 to 750 players across the UK. The company launched “epic.WAN,” an online platform to deliver tournaments, in 2020 due to the cancellation of live events. The company extended its partnership with Overclockers UK and noblechairs in 2021 due to the success of its online events.
 
 
 In February 2021, the company announced  that it has entered a one-year partnership with Intel. The announcement follows epic.LAN’s partnership with peripherals firm, Logitech G. As a result of the deal, Intel will headline fepic.LAN’s Valorant esports tournament in 2021. In addition, epic.LAN expects to leverage Intel’s technology to improve its services in the event organizing space.
 
 
 
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Stakester is a platform for gamers to compete against one another for cash prizes. The platform was launched in May 2020 and is currently available in 38 US states, the UK, and Singapore. As of November 2020, the platform has more than 15,000 users. Stakester has also established partnerships with ESL (Electronic Sports League) and GameByte (competitive gaming community).Stakester’s management includes Gary J. Foreman (co-founder of Rockstar Games) and Alan Patmore (former EVP and GM at Humble Bundle, GM of Mafia Wars and CityVille at Zynga), who joined as a strategic advisor and board member in June 2020.In November 2020, the company raised USD 2.7 million in seed funding led by RTP Global with participation from angel investors Jens Lapinski (CEO of Angel Invest and former MD of Techstars) and Chris Adelsbach (founding partner at Outrun Ventures and venture partner at Techstars). The funds will be used to grow its community by increasing the value of prizes on the platform. In addition, the company plans to expand its platform to Australia and Germany in the near future.

Stakester

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ESGPlay

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eMasters

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Gaming Frog

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NAG Studios

Companies facilitating communication among esports players or between players and esports communities during gameplay.

Companies operating esports arenas and providing technical expertise for hosting and broadcasting competitive leagues and tournaments. 

Companies producing and broadcasting esports related content.

Companies recruiting players to form professional teams and rosters for esports tournaments and leagues.

Companies developing esports related titles.

Commonly used in the tournament platforms segment to match players of equal skill

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 Intel has extended its partnership with EPIC.LAN, continuing as the major sponsor for EPIC.LAN gaming events till 2024. Besides, Intel will display its processors and graphics cards at these events and will also sponsor the Community Champions belt, a multi-title competition. This renews the fourth year of the collaboration between Intel and EPIC.LAN.
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