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QSR-Inspired Gaming Collaborations

eFuse Unveils a New Fortnite Collaboration with Whataburger

— July 11, 2024 — Marketing
eFuse is partnering with American fast food chain Whataburger to debut a new custom map in Fortnite as well as a new esports tournament for competitive gamers. Designed by the duo themselves, the eFuse x Fortnite map will feature the restaurant's mascot, food items, and other quick-service restaurant elements to immerse players in the fast food-focused experience.

The tournament event will be hosted on July 17, with the top four teams qualifying for the main event. Popular Fortnite creators will be featured at this event.

“We’re thrilled to help bring Whataburger into the gaming space through an immersive partnership that scales beyond just a traditional gaming tournament. Together, we’re bringing the biggest names in Fortnite to compete and elevate this partnership, offering gamers an unforgettable blend of their favourite game and iconic Whataburger lore,” said Daniel Intrater, Vice President of Partnerships at eFuse.

Image Credit: Whataburger
Trend Themes
1. Branded Esports Experiences - Combining popular brands with esports events to create unique in-game experiences can attract both gaming enthusiasts and brand loyalists.
2. Custom Gaming Maps - Developing bespoke in-game maps that feature branded elements provides a new and engaging way for companies to integrate their identity into popular games.
3. Celebrity-infused Gaming Events - Featuring well-known gaming personalities in branded tournaments can elevate the event's profile and reach a larger audience.
Industry Implications
1. Quick-service Restaurants - Leveraging the popularity of video games by integrating brand themes into gaming maps opens a novel marketing channel for fast food chains.
2. Esports - Partnering with mainstream brands to create tailored gaming events can provide new sponsorship and audience engagement opportunities for the competitive gaming industry.
3. Digital Marketing - Innovative collaborations between gaming platforms and brands offer fresh avenues for digital marketing strategies aimed at younger, tech-savvy audiences.
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