Month: May 2017

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces GameStop Hometown Heroes circuit for Injustice 2

Last week, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced a partnership with GameStop to introduce the GameStop Hometown Heroes tournament circuit for Injustice 2. Operated by ESL, previous host organization of the MKX Pro League, the esports program will allow players from eight regions across the United States to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights.

Open online qualifiers begin on June 4th, with the top 8 matches being broadcast live. After ten weeks of play, eight Regional Finals will take place on August 12th at local GameStop retail locations, where the top 4 players of each region fight for the title of Regional Champion. Everything leads up to the GameStop Hometown Heroes Finals at the GameStop Managers Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 27th.

The eight regions eligible for competition are as follows:

  • Chicago
  • Dallas
  • Seattle
  • San Francisco
  • Los Angeles
  • Atlanta
  • Miami
  • New York City

This is certainly a great opportunity for some fresh faces to make an impact, with this new game on the horizon–and ensures Injustice 2 kicks off with a wild summer of competition. Head over to pro.eslgaming.com for full scheduling information, and stay tuned to Shoryuken, as more details on the event are set to be revealed soon.

Source: ESLGaming via Test Your Might

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Defiance – Brand New Arkfalls Included in Outbreak Event

A new Defiance event has kicked off. Called “Outbreak”, it includes brand new arkfalls that see ark hunters taking on biologically diseased defilers and hulkers. Taking part in the event will yield new loot including the Calamity rocket launcher, a new synergy, a new weapon manufacturer and several new weapon types.

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World of Tanks – VALOR Family Emblems to Support Military Association

Wargaming has announced a new partnership with the National Military Family Organization, a group that provides support to spouses through scholarship programs and Operation Purple. From today through May 31st, players who purchase special VALOR emblems or flags in World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Console will see 100% of all proceeds going directly to NMFA.

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Want to play Punch Planet? Come check it out at Next Level Battle Circuit this Wednesday!

Indie fighter Punch Planet will be bringing it’s sci-fi flair to Next Level Battle Circuit this Wednesday, May 5th. This appearance continues the serious momentum building for the in-development fighter, and one has to wonder if this high-profile appearance on a major FGC stream might coincide with Sector-K Game’s recent tease of a new character.

Punch Planet is an in-development steam game by Sector-K Games, and you can find more information about the battle system and story on their official website.

Source: Sector-K Games

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Fertitta Brothers Unveil New Business Venture, $500 Million Private Equity Firm Fertitta Capital

Monday, Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta formally announced the launch of Fertitta Capital, a private equity firm with stated plans to invest in “consumer-facing companies in technology, media and entertainment.” The firm’s start-up money comes in the form of $500 million fronted by the brothers, who sold their majority ownership of the Ultimate Fighting Championship this past July in a ground-breaking $4 billion sale, the largest ever for a sports franchise.

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Fertitta Brothers Unveil Business New Venture, $500 Million Private Equity Firm Fertitta Capital

Monday, Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta formally announced the launch of Fertitta Capital, a private equity firm with stated plans to invest in “consumer-facing companies in technology, media and entertainment.” The firm’s start-up money comes in the form of $500 million fronted by the brothers, who sold their majority ownership of the Ultimate Fighting Championship this past July in a ground-breaking $4 billion sale, the largest ever for a sports franchise.