Gfinity
Today, we’re delighted to introduce you to the first international team, as we welcome one of the most successful and storied eSports organisations to the Elite Series, Team EnVyUs.
The agreement will see Team EnVyUs in the inaugural Gfinity Elite Series taking place live at London’s Gfinity Arena from 26th May-30th July 2017. The addition of Team EnVyUs clearly elevates the Gfinity Elite Series to the next level which will further establish the UK as a leading market in global eSports while developing the next generation of professional gamers.
Having won over $1.9m in prize money in the last 18 months, the recently-crowned International Team of the Year, Team EnVyUs are the fifth team of eight to be announced in the Gfinity Elite Series, joining the best of the best home-grown UK eSports organisations including excel eSports, Reason Gaming, Prophecy and Infused.The Gfinity Elite Series will see each eSports organisation field teams for Rocket League, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Street Fighter V in what is set to be the UK’s showpiece eSports tournament, delivering intense action and unrivalled entertainment at London’s Gfinity Arena.
Neville Upton, CEO, Gfinity plc, said, “Following the announcement of the top UK eSports organisations yesterday, we have delivered on our promise to make the world sit up and take more notice of the UK eSports scene by adding Team EnVyUs to the Gfinity Elite Series. Team Envyus are a global eSports powerhouse with an engaged, fanatical following of over 4,000,000 fans. Their pedigree and standing in the global eSports order is unwavering and shows that we are serious about our intention to take eSports in the UK to the next level. We are not only passionate about investing in home-grown players and teams but also ensuring that they have opportunities to compete on the world stage. Gfinity Elite Series is something that is set to be a staple on the global eSports calendar for years to come and we are excited about revealing the remaining three teams for the tournament.”
Mike Rufail, Team Owner, Team EnVyUs, said: “We’re very excited to be coming to London for the Gfinity Elite Series and setting up teams for CS:GO, Rocket League and Street Fighter V. We know Gfinity will put on a world-class tournament and we were attracted to the spirit of the Elite Series and the opportunity to discover new talent in Europe and the UK specifically. Elite Series moves Team Envy into new areas, while building our brand, strengthening our player base and showcasing our unique approach to competitive gaming. We hope the fans enjoy watching us develop here.”