ESE Entertainment Inc. (“
ESE” or the
“
Company”) (TSXV: ESE) (OTCQB: ENTEF) is pleased
to announce that its media company, Frenzy sp. z.o.o.
("
Frenzy"), will organize three offline events for
the PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa Games, the official EA SPORTS FIFA
tournament associated with Ekstraklasa, a professional European
soccer league.
The PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa Games is an EA
SPORTS FIFA tournament dedicated to both professional esports
players associated with Ekstraklasa soccer clubs, as well as
amateurs. The competition is therefore divided into two tiers: Pro
and Open. The best players from both tiers will play in the grand
finals and will have a chance to qualify for this season’s EA
SPORTS Global Series Playoff.
Between November 30 and December 29, 2021,
professional teams assembled their rosters through draft and
transfers, while amateurs competed in three open tournaments for
their spots in the regular season phase. The regular season, which
has 17 rounds, launched on January 4, 2022. Nine episodes of the
PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa Games Magazine produced by Frenzy
highlighted the main stage of competition.
The 2022 season of the PKO Bank Polski
Ekstraklasa Games will be crowned with three in-person live
tournaments that will be produced in Frenzy’s state-of-the-art
studio in Warsaw. The tournaments are scheduled for the weekends of
March 12th – 13th and March 26th – 27th and the grand finals on
April 9th and April 10th. Each offline tournament will feature 8
players, and will be broadcast on Polsat Games’ linear TV and on
the internet.
Marcin Kilar, Managing Director
at Frenzy stated, “Thanks to the PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa Games,
EA SPORTS’ FIFA has made itself at home with Frenzy and Polsat
Games. After months of competition broadcasted online, it is time
for an electrifying finals in our physical studio. It makes us even
happier and proud that there will be three in-person live
tournaments. It’s now the time for quality in-person events that
the EA SPORTS FIFA community has yet to experience.”
Marcin Mikucki, Communications,
Marketing and Sales Director at Ekstraklasa S.A. commented “After a
few months of online matches in the regular season, it’s time for
what esports fans like the most. Offline events are the most
exciting part of each PKO Bank Polski Ekstraklasa Games and I am
convinced that EA Sports FIFA fans will appreciate the high level
of broadcasts produced by Frenzy.There are six days of exciting
competition ahead of us on Polsat Games and in social media - we
arereally looking forward to it!”
About FrenzyFrenzy, a
subsidiary of ESE Entertainment Inc., is a media and production
infrastructure company based in Poland, which is focused on the
video game industry. The company creates and executes esports and
gaming events, broadcasts, and media content. Frenzy also operates
professional mobile, automated TV equipment, allowing it to produce
reality shows from every part of the globe.
About Ekstraklasa S.A.
Ekstraklasa S.A. is a joint-stock company, established on June 14,
2005, thanks to terms agreed upon between Polish Football
Association (PFA) and football clubs who were then part of the 1st
league. Shareholders of the company are 18 clubs from the highest
level and PFA. Ekstraklasa SA is the organizer of professional
league called Ekstraklasa, which participants compete for Polish
Football Championship. Ekstraklasa S.A. is also responsible for
promoting the league and selling media and marketing rights. |
www.ekstraklasa.org
About ESEESE is a Europe based
entertainment and 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. In addition to the Company’s organic growth opportunities,
the Company is considering selective acquisitions that align with
its objective of becoming a dominant global player in esports
technology and infrastructure. | www.esegaming.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain statements
that may constitute forward-looking information under applicable
securities laws. All statements, other than those of historical
fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results,
developments, performance or achievements that ESE anticipates or
expects may or will occur in the future (in whole or in part)
should be considered forward-looking information. Such information
may involve, but is not limited to, statements with respect to: (i)
the format and timing of the Ekstraklasa Games offline tournaments
; and (ii) the success of, and expected benefits to ESE and Frenzy
resulting from, the Ekstraklasa Games offline tournaments. Often,
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SOURCE ESE Entertainment Inc.For further
information about ESE, please contact:Daniel Mogil, Investor
Relationsinvestors@esegaming.com647-492-1535
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