Gfinity PLC Arup Partnership (4804B)
September 21 2018 - 1:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 4804B
Gfinity PLC
21 September 2018
21(st) September 2018
Gfinity plc
("Gfinity" or the "Company")
Gfinity and Arup join forces to design the world's most advanced
integrated esports facility
Gfinity plc (AIM: GFIN) and Ove Arup & Partners Ltd today
announce a partnership to design a world-leading integrated esports
facility. The two companies will combine their skills and resources
to develop a blueprint for a scalable, specialist playing,
watching, training, learning and broadcast facility which will
enable gamers of all levels to come together, share experiences and
compete. Both companies are confident that their thought leadership
and technical expertise in creating the blueprint will lead to an
organisation choosing to bring the concept to life, delivering the
world's most advanced integrated esports facility.
The increased interest amongst game publishers, rights holders
and sports franchises for dedicated esports facilities reflects the
continued growth in gaming and the explosion of participation in
both competitive gaming from the amateur level, usually through
online play, through to professional esports which culminate in
live event finals. The global gaming and esports communities number
1.93 billion and 368 million respectively(i). The number of people
competing and watching esports is growing 17% year on year(ii).
Chris Dite, Ove Arup and Partners Ltd, said: "The latest
thinking on integrated esports facilities is high on the agenda of
a number of our largest clients. The focus of the project is to
create facilities that exceed the expectations of the professional
players, the aspirational professionals, the amateurs who want to
compete in a fun, safe environment and the fans who support their
teams. No one understands this audience better than Gfinity."
Dite added: "It is not just about the arena where the stars
play. It also includes the learning, fitness and nutritional
centres that they need to access to maintain a healthy, balanced
lifestyle. The facility will also include residential spaces where
thousands of aspirational professionals can come throughout the
year to learn their craft. As specialist global leaders in sports
architecture and with extensive experience in the field, we look
forward to working closely with Gfinity, to achieve the facility of
the future."
Garry Cook, Executive Chairman, Gfinity said: "We are delighted
to be working with Arup to design the world's most advanced
integrated esports facility. The esports professional and aspiring
amateur learning their craft have similar needs to their
counterparts in a host of other sports. Environments that optimise
their ability to play and train to their highest potential is the
difference between winning and losing."
He added: "We will draw on our experiences of owning and
managing Europe's first esports arena in London and engage with our
community, which numbers tens of millions of passionate esports
players and fans, to hear what they have to say. The final design
will be informed from the ground up. This is another example that
the esports industry is exciting, growing, full of opportunity and
is now."
-ENDS-
Note to editors:
i. Newzoo - 2018 global esports market report
ii. Newzoo - 2018 global esports market report
Enquiries:
Gfinity plc www.gfinityplc.com
Garry Cook, Executive Chairman Via Walbrook PR
Allenby Capital Limited - AIM Nominated Tel: +44 (0)20 3328 5656
Adviser and Joint Broker
Jeremy Porter / John Depasquale
Shore Capital - Joint Broker Tel:+44 (0)20 7408 4090
Patrick Castle
Walbrook PR (Media & Investor Relations) Tel: +44(0)20 7933 8780
Paul Cornelius / Sam Allen gfinity@walbrookpr.com
About Gfinity
Gfinity (LON: GFIN) is a world-leading esports solutions
provider. Its business to business platform, "Powered by Gfinity",
delivers managed services to game publishers, sports rights
holders, commercial partners and media companies. Gfinity creates
bespoke solutions, including competitions and industry leading
content production, connecting its partners with the esports
community in authentic and innovative ways. Partnerships include EA
SPORTS, F1 Esports Series, Halo World Championship and the Forza
Racing Championship.
Gfinity connects directly with competitive gaming consumers
through its owned competition platform, the "Gfinity Elite Series".
The Series enables competitive gamers to be part of the Gfinity
community, testing themselves and developing new skills, while
providing a pathway for those who aspire to a career in esports to
join a leading professional team. "Gfinity Elite Series" content is
distributed through linear and digital channels and is enjoyed by
tens of millions of esports fans around the world.
All Gfinity managed service solutions and owned competitions are
underpinned by its proprietary technology platform delivering a
level playing field for all competitors and supporting scalable
multi-format leagues, ladders and knock out competitions.
More information about Gfinity is available at
www.gfinityplc.com
About Arup
Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world's
most prominent projects in the built environment and across
industry. Working in over 140 countries Arup has more than 14,000
planners, designers, engineers and consultants delivering
innovative projects across the world with creativity and passion.
www.arup.com
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