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        DUX, a Spanish esports team organization that competes in titles such as FIFA, NBA 2K, F1, and Gran Turismo, has teamed up with sports brand PUMA for a two-season partnership.
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        PUMA will become the official technical sponsor for DUX, providing equipment for DUX Logro&ntilde;o women&rsquo;s football team and esports athletes. The extent of PUMA&rsquo;s involvement includes jersey integration and a prominent presence in the club&rsquo;s content. This partnership reflects PUMA&rsquo;s continued engagement in the esports industry, following recent agreements with WYLDE Esports and Orangutan Esports.&nbsp;
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Spanish esports team organization DUX has partnered with sports brand PUMA for a two-season agreement. PUMA will be the official technical sponsor for DUX, offering equipment to the DUX Logroño women's football team and esports athletes. The partnership will involve jersey integration and a strong presence in the club's content. This is another example of PUMA's involvement in the esports industry, following agreements with WYLDE Esports and Orangutan Esports.

DUX partners with PUMA for two seasons

Moist Esports and Shopify Rebellion, the esports brand of Shopify, are merging their Valorant rosters to create a new team called Moist x Shopify Rebellion (MxS). This move aims to consolidate the North American Challengers League roster slots and potentially open up a spot for an additional squad in the Valorant league. Moist and Shopify Rebellion have both been competing in the Valorant league, and this partnership is expected to enhance their competitive opportunities in the future.

Moist Esports enters partnership agreement with Shopify Rebellion

The UK Esports Team Committee (UKETC) has added grassroots esports organization The Goose House as its 14th member. The group was formed in July 2021 to support and develop the esports sector in the UK. The Goose House brings a unique perspective to the committee with its operation methods and strong presence in the VALORANT community. UKETC is also considering removing the Call of Duty League franchise Royal Ravens from its membership due to the team relocating from London to Carolina and no longer operating a UK-based team.

UKETC welcomes The Goose House as a member

French esports organization, Karmine Corp., has announced its plans to launch its own esports arena, called Arènes de l'Agora, in Evry, France. The facility will have 3,000 seats and will host various events, including watch parties and tournaments. Details about a subscription-based system are yet to be revealed. Karmine Corp. is also close to securing a position in the LEC (League of Legends European Championship), with confirmation expected in October.

Karmine Corp. to open esports arena and secure spot in LEC

Valve has announced that it will discontinue the Dota Pro Circuit, its top-tier tournament structure, after The International 2023. This decision was made because the circuit has had a negative impact on the Dota 2 ecosystem, leading to reduced innovation in the space. The circuit was originally introduced to give teams a way to qualify for The International tournament, but its discontinuation has left the qualification methods for The International 2024 uncertain. However, the event is still scheduled to take place. Valve hopes that discontinuing the circuit will allow third-party tournament operators to create more tournaments in the future.

Valve to discontinue Dota Pro Circuit citing negative game ecosystem impact

ESL, an esports organizer, will end several national championships for the CS:GO esports game as it transitions to Counter-Strike 2. These championships, including those in Germany, the UK, and Brazil, will no longer exist by early 2024. ESL is moving away from national and regional competitions and instead focusing on pan-regional tournaments. The organization is willing to collaborate with third-party organizers to support participating teams. This change is aimed at improving operations and providing a more flexible platform for upcoming teams and players in the ESL Pro Tour.

ESL to discontinue CS:GO National Championships

Esports organization XSET is planning to relaunch a women's CS:GO team and enter Fortnite tournaments. The women's CS:GO roster will be formed through a one-month tryout process with fan involvement. XSET had a successful all-female CS:GO team in the past and aims to enter the Fortnite scene again after previously having a successful team.

XSET plans on returning to women’s CS:GO and Fortnite

One Up has partnered with 20 NBA players to launch a championship series called One Up x NBA 2K24. The series offers a $1 million prize pool and is open to the public. There will be 20 online qualifying tournaments, each hosted by an NBA player. The top qualifiers will receive $20,000 and a chance to compete in the main event in Miami in February 2024. The winner of the championship will walk away with $250,000. To participate, one must be a US resident aged 13 or older and register through the One Up mobile app on a first-come, first-served basis.

One Up partners with NBA players to launch NBA 2K24 Championship Series

DreamHack, an esports event organizer and subsidiary of Modern Times Group, has appointed Guy Blomberg as events director for the Americas region. Blomberg will be responsible for overseeing DreamHack's activities, including upcoming events in Dallas and Atlanta, as well as planning DreamHack Atlanta in December 2023. He previously worked as VP of business development at Stride PR and has extensive experience in the video game and live events industry, having been involved in events such as E3, PAX, Comic-Con, and EGX. Blomberg also served on the board of directors for the International Game Developers Association for over a year.

DreamHack appoints new event director Guy Blomberg

FaZe Clan, an esports team organization, has fired its CEO, Lee Trink, due to financial difficulties. The current COO and CFO, Christoph Pachler, will serve as the interim CEO until a replacement is found. The organization has experienced layoffs, a decline in stock price, and the departure of Snoop Dogg from the board. Pachler, a former executive at Sony and Playboy Enterprises, joined FaZe Clan a year ago. Trink had been with the organization since 2016 and was responsible for its growth and transformation into a lifestyle brand.

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