LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Global Gaming League (GGL) announced Monday it has secured licensing deals with major game publishers, clearing the path to host a variety of competitions. Financial terms for these agreements were not publicly disclosed.
GGL Secures Publisher Licenses for Expanded Competition Lineup
GGL inked deals with Activision Blizzard, Bandai Namco, Capcom, EA, Tetris, and Ubisoft to host tournaments featuring popular titles.
- The Global Gaming League announced Monday it secured licensing deals with multiple game publishers.
- This allows GGL to operate various competitions across its league.
- Key partners include Activision Blizzard, Bandai Namco, Capcom, EA, Tetris, and Ubisoft.
- Celebrity-owned teams are a core feature of the league’s current “SZN Zero.”
What is the Global Gaming League announcing? The Global Gaming League has obtained the necessary licenses to host and stream competitions featuring a wide array of video games.
Did you know? – Esports viewership is projected to reach over 532 million globally in 2024, according to Newzoo, demonstrating the growing popularity of competitive gaming.
GGL’s new partnerships grant the league the ability to utilize games such as Tetris, Trackmania, Call of Duty, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, Brawlhalla, and Tekken. While “Rocket League” was mentioned as a planned title, an agreement with Epic Games was not specified in the announcement.
“everyone gets excited and understands the impact GGL will have after I explain the vision,” said Clinton Sparks, Founder and CEO of the Global Gaming League. “Gamers come in all ages and there hasn’t been anything that brings games and gamers from diffrent generations together, until now. With these partnerships, we are able to bring game titles from different genres and eras that attract everyone to the same place. This league will uplift the whole industry, showcasing every aspect of the gaming world from publishers, to those that make the actual hardware, to sponsors and most of importantly to the gamers among us, everywhere.”
League Structure and Celebrity Involvement
Currently in its inaugural season, dubbed “SZN Zero,” GGL features celebrity-owned teams. Each team consists of a four-player roster. Notable celebrities involved include hip hop artists T-Pain and Flavor Flav, TikTok content creator Bryce Hall, and professional wrestler Ric Flair.
Pro tip: – When following esports, familiarize yourself with common gaming terminology. Terms like “GG” (good game) and “LAN” (local area network) are frequently used.
The GGL is conducting its competitions at the expansive 43,000-square-foot Campus by Vū facility, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In April, GGL announced it raised $10 million USD in a funding round. This investment was structured as a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) and was led by Solyco capital.
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GGL was co-founded by music producer and entrepreneur Clinton Sparks, who was previously a co-ow
