ESE Entertainment Inc. (TSX-V:ESE) announced that its wholly-owned esports team, K1CK Esports, has qualified for the Apex Legends (ALGS) Pro League, which has a US$5 million prize pool.
ALGS is a competition for the popular esport Apex Legends, developed by Electronic Arts. The game is available on multiple platforms, including Playstation, Xbox, and PC.
“The video game Apex Legends is seeing major growth and this US$5 million Pro League esports competition is a clear validation of the game’s growing market,” K1CK Esports CEO, Pedro Fernandes said in a statement.
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“I am excited to announce that K1CK has qualified to the ALGS Pro League and will be competing against some of the best teams in the world. The ALGS Pro League will include the highest level of competition, all fighting for a significant prize pool and chance to be crowned the best esports team in Apex Legends,” he added.
The ALGS Pro League Split One will run from October to December 2021, featuring 40 teams in EMEA, including 20 direct invites and 20 qualified squads. The best 10 teams from each region will qualify for the January 2022 finals.
ESE is a Europe-based entertainment and technology company focused on gaming, particularly on 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. It also operates ecommerce channels, esports teams, and gaming leagues.
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