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New Pro VALORANT Invitational, Home Ground by Red Bull, Begins in January
Home Ground by Red Bull, in Partnership with AOC, a new pro VALORANT competition will showcase the best teams in Europe as they battle in a unique format for supremacy and a £24,000 prize pool from 28-31 January, live on twitch.tv/redbull. A star-studded international lineup of the best teams in VALORANT, G2, Team Liquid, Guild Esports, SUMN FC, Futbolist, Ninjas in Pyjamas and a special guest team are all directly invited to compete in Home Ground by Red Bull. The competition includes a twist to the normal VALORANT rules, adding a new layer of strategic importance and unpredictability to map picks. A Home Ground by Red Bull explainer video can be seen here. Opening the event to talented players across Europe, open qualifiers will take place from January 23-24, and sign ups are live now at smash.gg/redbullhomeground to source the final squad to complete the eight team lineup.
Unfolding across four days of the best competition in VALORANT, the Home Ground by Red Bull Finals will be brought to fans by a stellar roster of UK broadcast talent. Frankie Ward joins as host, with CS:GO veteran Lauren “Pansy” Scott, and Mike “hypoc” Robins providing expert analysis to viewers around the world. The on-stream team is completed by household names Mitch “MitchMan” Mcbride and James Banks offering play-by-play commentary, following some of the biggest storylines in VALORANT as they happen. The standout European team of 2020 having emerged victorious at every single Ignition Series event, G2 will look to reassert their dominance in the competition.
Looking ahead to the event G2 said “we have learned from our mistakes during First Strike and will return stronger than before at Home Ground by Red Bull to sweep our competition the way we did during all Ignition Series tournaments.”
Home Ground by Red Bull is the first pro Red Bull event for VALORANT, and marks the further evolution of the brand’s global work with Riot Games. As well as the new competition for the groundbreaking FPS, Red Bull hosts a series of League of Legends events, including Red Bull Solo Q, the official global 1v1 League of Legends competition. Red Bull M.E.O., now in its third season, is a global mobile tournament, featuring Riot Games’ round-based strategy game Teamfight Tactics.
Home Ground by Red Bull will be broadcast from 11:30am (GMT)/12:30 (CET) each day from 28-31 January at twitch.tv/redbull.
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Imagine Live Partners with King.rs
Imagine Live the live casino provider launches with Serbian brand King.rs
Imagine Live is thrilled to announce its innovative entry into the Serbia market, made possible through a strategic partnership with the operator King.rs.
The collaboration is aimed at delivering King.rs players a premium gaming experience. Two Blackjack and one Roulette table will be equipped with the latest technology, allowing seamless gameplay and interactive features catering to Serbian players’ localised preferences.
Hakob Manukyan, CEO of Imagine Live Armenia, commented: “King.rs is an established brand throughout Serbia focused on delivering exceptional products and gaming experiences by putting the player at the centre of their brand story. Imagine Live is equally committed to providing premium and customised live dealer solutions with bespoke tables and studios for our operator partners to ensure a complete brand experience that players enjoy and return, which drives deeper engagement and revenue opportunities. We look forward to supporting and growing the live dealer experience with King.rs over the coming months.”
Dragan Djordjevic, COO King, said, “Working with Imagine Live has been an absolute thrill. Their unique mix of live performances, tech, and real-time interactivity is a game-changer in entertainment. It’s exactly the kind of creative energy we love at King.rs, where we’re all about reimagining live gaming. This partnership feels like a natural fit—two teams, both passionate about pushing boundaries and creating something fresh. I can’t wait to see what we come up with together and how we’ll keep surprising and exciting players around the world”.
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North Star Network acquires Soccernet.ng to strengthen Nigerian presence
North Star Network (NSN) has announced its acquisition of Soccernet.ng, a prominent Nigerian sports media platform, marking a significant expansion into the Nigerian sports scene and underscoring its ambition to solidify its footprint in the African media landscape.
Founded in 2014, Soccernet.ng has become a trusted authority on Nigerian football, providing in-depth daily coverage of local football alongside trending stories from the global soccer world. Known for its quality journalism and passionate team of football enthusiasts, the platform has achieved significant recognition, including the Sport Blog of the Year award at the Nigerian Blog Awards.
A Strategic Move into Africa
The acquisition of Soccernet.ng is part of North Star Network’s strategy to expand its portfolio in Africa. The platform joins NSN’s roster of over 30 respected sports media brands, which includes Afrik-Foot, Top Mercato, Football Whispers, Sportsmole, and Vringe.
Julien Josset, Co-founder of North Star Network, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition:
“We’re excited to welcome Soccernet.ng into the North Star Network family. Their passion for Nigerian football and commitment to quality journalism align perfectly with our global vision of bringing fans closer to the game they love.”
Preserving Soccernet.ng’s Legacy
Soccernet.ng will retain its original team of dedicated journalists, ensuring the platform’s authenticity and unique voice remain intact. The website currently engages readers not only in Nigeria but also across over 150 countries, including the UK, USA, Canada, and Spain.
Biyi Akangbe, Founder of Soccernet.ng, reflected on the platform’s journey:
“We started as a small website 10 years ago with a passion to deliver news about Nigerian footballers to readers. We’ve since grown into a globally recognized source for Nigerian football news. This acquisition by North Star marks an exciting new chapter for our brand.”
Co-founder Lolade Adewuyi will continue to contribute to the site as a columnist, maintaining the brand’s strong connection with its loyal readership.
Expanding Global Reach
The acquisition of Soccernet.ng reinforces North Star Network’s dedication to amplifying local voices in key regions while offering unparalleled sports coverage. With its innovative strategies and growing portfolio, the group is poised to drive sustainable growth across its media brands.
North Star Network is a leading global sports media group, operating in over thirty countries and committed to delivering world-class sports content to fans worldwide.
This acquisition sets the stage for a new era in Nigerian sports journalism and highlights North Star Network’s continued efforts to connect fans to the heart of the game.
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