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Jimmy Cao. Product(s). Largest game studio in the world with only one released title What makes this game special?. eSports !. Based on the success of traditional sports Professionals make a living off the game Connect casual players and fans to professionals
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Product(s) • Largest game studio in the world with only one released title • What makes this game special?
eSports! • Based on the success of traditional sports • Professionals make a living off the game • Connect casual players and fans to professionals • Broadcast professional games (over TV and internet) • RIOT Games’ success in eSports
Key People • Brandon Beck, CEO • Marc Merrill, President • Matt Marcou, eSports Director
Financials • Privately traded • Bought by Tencent Holdings in Feb 2011 for $400M • Estimated 500 employees
Biggest gaming event, ever. • Oct 4th-13th • $2,000,000 prize pool, 8 teams • 8.2 Million unique viewers on 13thfor grand finals
Future • Ambitious plans for 2013 pro circuit • Upcoming competition • International growth, especially China and Korea