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Peripheral-Focused Esports Partnerships

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

EXCEL ESPORTS Secures a Sony INZONE Partnership

— November 29, 2022 — Tech
UK-based esports organization EXCEL ESPORTS has announced a partnership with INZONE, the new gaming subsidiary of Sony. The deal, which will last for a year, sees INZONE become the organization's official gaming headset and monitor partner. INZONE will also collaborate with EXCEL on activations and content that aims to “promote a culture of healthy esports competition.”

INZONE has been busy recently as the brand previously partnered with the fighting game tournament Evolution Championship Series and the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). EXCEL ESPORTS also recently signed a three-year renewal with mobile network operator EE, and the organization has acquired assets belonging to esports e-learning platform Hitcap.

“[...] With industry-leading noise cancellation technology, groundbreaking spatial audio features, and jaw-dropping displays, Sony’s INZONE products are engineered for victory, and we can’t wait to see how they will support our players in reaching new heights on the global stage," Mark Carter, Commercial Director at EXCEL ESPORTS, commented.

Image Credit: EXCEL ESPORTS, Sony INZONE
Trend Themes
1. Esports Hardware Integration - Partnerships between esports organizations and gaming hardware companies offer exclusive, first-hand exposure to the latest technology, benefiting both parties.
2. Healthy Gaming Culture Promotion - Collaborations promoting positive cultural change in gaming can disrupt the industry by addressing physical and mental health issues in the esports community.
3. E-learning Platforms in Esports - Acquiring esports e-learning platforms offers organizations a competitive edge, innovating traditional training, and extending reach to a wider audience.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Hardware Manufacturing - Hardware manufacturers actively involved in esport partnerships achieve product visibility and understanding of gamers' requirements, driving innovation.
2. Health & Wellness in Gaming - Incorporating wellness initiatives into gaming culture creates opportunities for start-ups and existing companies to address mental and physical health among gamers.
3. Online Esports Education - The growth of online e-learning platforms in esports signals opportunities for companies to create customized training content, providing a disruptive edge in the competitive gaming market.
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