Ultimate Media Ventures, LLC (UMV) – the VC-backed esports innovation and media company – today announces FACEIT – the world\u2019s leading competitive gaming platform – as official technology partner, providing their world-class bracketing for UMV\u2019s upcoming \u201cBattle on the Strip\u201d esports tournament series. Running from October through December 2016, Battle on the Strip is a recurring esports lifestyle and community series featuring Pro-Am esports competition, cosplay contests and EDM music. The monthly live finals will be held at The Foundry, part of the esteemed SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.<\/p>\n
Beginning with Dota 2, Battle on the Strip will use a rotating online bracketing system, featuring a different IP from top competitive video game titles each month. Effective immediately, pro and amateur teams can sign up online at BattleOnTheStrip.com<\/a> for their bracket assignments, powered by FACEIT\u2019s best-of-breed esports bracketing technology. The four finalist teams will compete live at the SLS Las Vegas on October 16, 2016 for a chance to win $25,000 in cash and prizes.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are not creating a new league with Battle on the Strip, but a community-first event by fans of esports for fans of esports,\u201d said UMV CEO, Jon Bukosky. \u201cUMV is all about lifestyle and creating a premium experience for gamers, both amatuer and pro alike. The SLS Las Vegas is an international entertainment destination, and we\u2019re bringing Battle on the Strip there for a premier experience aspirational esports competitors can enjoy. Fans all around the world can attend in-person and score premium Legendary rooms for a truly one-of-a-kind esports lifestyle experience.\u201d<\/p>\n Competitors and fans can purchase SLS Las Vegas Legendary guest rooms at special rates for the ultimate esports lifestyle experience. Battle on the Strip Legendary rooms are leveled up with loot from premier UMV sponsor brands including BenQ, E-BLUE Gaming, HyperX, LootCrate, MemberJets, Quest Nutrition, and exclusive merchandise from UMV\u2019s dedicated esports apparel and lifestyle brand \u201cULT\u201d (ULTesports.com). Each Legendary room guest also receives special VIP seating at the Foundry to view the Battle on the Strip tournament. The VIP experience also includes exclusive access to the event\u2019s player lounge, pool party, brunch, and the official Battle on the Strip cosplay competition hosted by Milynn Sarley, immediately preceding the tournament on October 15, 2016. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re proud to support Battle for the Strip at the SLS Las Vegas,\u201d said Michele Attisani, CBO and co-founder of FACEIT. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to support the creation of new events for the community and giving players a chance to shine. Combined with the spectacle of Las Vegas, I\u2019m excited to see how The Battle for the Strip will prove to be an incredible can\u2019t-miss experience for esports fans.\u201d Ultimate Media Ventures, LLC (UMV) – the VC-backed esports innovation and media company – today announces FACEIT – the world\u2019s leading competitive gaming platform – as official technology partner, providing their world-class bracketing for UMV\u2019s upcoming \u201cBattle on the Strip\u201d esports tournament series. Running from October through December 2016, Battle on the Strip is a … <\/p>\n
\nFor more information about Battle on the Strip, please visit BattleOnTheStrip.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"