Counter Logic Gaming recibirá una inversión de la Madison Square Garden Company

Yaya

CLG se une a la lista de equipos con inversiones de la liga norteamericana, ya que según ESPN recibirá una inversión de la compañia que ya tiene en su portfolio a equipos como los New York Knicks de la NBA, los New York Rangers de la NHL o los New York Liberty de la WNBA.

The Madison Square Garden Company has finalized the terms of a deal to invest in esports organization Counter Logic Gaming, sources close to both companies told ESPN.

The deal comes on the eve of the deadline for Counter Logic Gaming to submit its application for charter membership in Riot Games' North American League of Legends Championship Series next spring. The team will need to pay Riot $10 million, if accepted, to purchase a permanent spot and continue to participate in the league beginning in the 2018 season.

This wil be the first time Counter Logic Gaming has taken on formal investment. The deal was brokered by sports advisory company Catalyst Sports & Media and their two esports executive vice presidents Avi Bhuiyan and Bryce Blum, sources said.

Over the last two years, the multibillion dollar Madison Square Company has hosted esports events in four of its venues. The Madison Square Garden in New York and the Chicago Theatre have collectively hosted three League of Legends events, while the Wang Theatre in Boston held a Dota 2 major. The Forum in Los Angeles showcased the 2016 Call of Duty World Championship.

The Madison Square Company also owns a portfolio of sports teams, including the NBA's New York Knicks, the NHL's New York Rangers and the WNBA's New York Liberty. The company and its assets, founded by billionaire James Dolan, was worth $9.4 billion in 2008 and generated $1.1 billion in revenue in 2016.

Counter Logic Gaming was first founded in 2010 by professional League of Legends player George "HotshotGG" Georgallidis. The organization has competed in the NA LCS since its inception in 2013. The team has expanded into a number of games and currently holds rosters in League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros. and H1Z1.

Terms of the deal have not been disclosed yet. The Madison Square Garden Company and Catalyst Sports & Media declined to comment.

B

Ha sido irse Dardoch y empezar a invertir en Clg, está claro ¿no?

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brandon1912

el lol se muere

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ratedx

#3 No pero el dia que reviente todo esto mas de un equipo se va tambalear.

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Singed

#4 pero a ver, cuando va a petar? hay una fecha establecida?
Que yo sé porqué dices esto y tendría lógica defender la postura si hubiera salido bien.

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ratedx

#5 pero lo que no se ve es un retorno de tanto dinero invertido en equipos , cuando digo de que reviente me refiero mas a que las empresas vean que no sacan rentabilidad a las inversiones y se vayan con el dinero luego a ver quien mantiene sueldos y cosas de esas , espero equivocarme .

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Yaya

#6 Hombre no se ve... Llevamos ya tiempo con estas inversiones y siguen sin parar, me cuesta mucho de creer que estos holdings gigantes inviertan para perder, que quieres que te diga.

Singed

#6 la burbuja la burbuja... va a reventar y "nosotros vamos a salvarnos de ello haciendo mínimo gasto".

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C

Hotshot sacandosela

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Singed

#9 hombre... HS habrá firmado los papeles que le haya dicho este hombre, lo demás... HS es sólo un nombre que aún vende.

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brandon1912

#4 hablando en serio yo creo que el lol en eu a este paso se so podria ir a la b pero en NA...

C

#10 coño singed ya lo se que el que habrá movido los hilos ha sido otro, no sabia quien exactamente pues no sigo nada de na, pero vaya, dejame hacer algún chascarrillo :(

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Singed

#12 ahora puedes hacerlo con datos! Mylixia se la saca mucho, hizo crecer a CLG un disparate. Me jode reconocer que es un gran CEO y hace las cosas bien para CLG.

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BrKnChaiN

En el unico sitio que se va a morir el LoL es en europa xD.

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UnleasheD

#10 Firma HSGG? Pues entonces es gracias a HSGG.

En cualquier caso me la pela la noticia, si no es esta empresa es otra. Si todos vana conseguir la pasta para explotar el juego y la competición a su antojo.

Fanboynatic

Así podrán pagar sus multas

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Yaya

Oficial:

The Madison Square Garden Company ACQUIRES CONTROLLING STAKE IN COUNTER LOGIC GAMING
​Partnership Adds Iconic Esports Brand to MSG Portfolio – Signals Significant Expansion for MSG in World’s Fastest-Growing Professional Sport

World-Class Esports Organization, CLG, Now Backed by World Leader in Sports and Entertainment with Proven Expertise in Marketing Partnerships, Media Rights, Event Operations, Ticketing, Merchandise and Fan Engagement

New York, NY, July 31, 2017 – The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) and Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) today announced that MSG has acquired a controlling interest in CLG, a premier North American esports organization with world-class teams and a passionate international fan base. With this partnership, MSG significantly expands its presence in the fast-growing world of esports with one of the most successful organizations in the industry, and CLG gains access to MSG’s unmatched expertise in sports business, including marketing partnerships, media rights, event operations, ticketing, merchandise and fan engagement.

CLG was founded in 2010 by owner George “HotshotGG” Georgallidis, a former star “League of Legends” competitor who remains one of the sport’s most renowned global figures. Georgallidis and CLG will continue to run the day-to-day operations of CLG’s esports teams across several of the most well-known games: “League of Legends,” “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive,” “Overwatch,” “Super Smash Bros.,” and “H1Z1.” CLG has one of the original and preeminent teams in “League of Legends,” making the playoffs in every North American League of Legends Championship Series Spring and Summer Split since the league’s creation, winning the North American Championship title in Summer 2015 and Spring 2016, and four times representing North America in the League of Legends World Championships in 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2016.

“In 2015, Madison Square Garden hosted the sold-out North American League of Legends Championship Series Summer Finals – a first for The World’s Most Famous Arena, and a sign that esports was ready to command sports’ biggest stage,” said David O’Connor, President and CEO of The Madison Square Garden Company. “Since then, as we have been actively exploring opportunities to enhance MSG’s portfolio of live experiences, we have been keenly interested in esports as a natural extension of our core business. The sport now stands on the verge of enormous change, which we believe has the potential to generate significant growth. We are thrilled to be taking this next step with CLG – who won their first North American League of Legends Championship Series on that historic night at The Garden in 2015 – and we look forward to collaborating with these influential trailblazers to build their brand in New York.”

“When CLG won at Madison Square Garden it was a defining moment not only for our team, but also our sport,” said Georgallidis. “It’s still only just the beginning for esports. We can’t wait to bring our teams and players to more fans on the world’s greatest stage. We believe MSG, with its exceptional infrastructure, world-class resources and loyal fan bases, will bring us to the next level of growth and exposure, and ensure we continue to compete at the highest levels.”

“As esports moves toward franchise league models similar to the NBA and NHL, we intend to leverage our knowledge and insight into the business of professional sports to play an active role in the development of this exciting industry,” said Jordan Solomon, Executive Vice President of MSG Sports. “We have incredible respect for George and the championship culture he has built, and look forward to utilizing our expertise in marketing partnerships, live events, and media rights to make CLG the preeminent New York esports franchise poised to thrive not only on the business side, but also in competitive play.”

For MSG, CLG brings top-tier esports teams, millions of dedicated fans across multiple social media and online platforms and significant growth potential. By 2020, the global esports market is projected to be worth $1.5 billion, with a global viewership of 590 million viewers, representing a CAGR of 36% and 20%, respectively, from 2015 (Newzoo). By acquiring CLG, MSG will join other esports teams, video game publishers, and leagues to help influence and shape the future of professional esports.

MSG brings decades of experience in sports team business operations, including proven success in completing valuable marketing partnership and media rights deals, and in effectively creating and operating ticketed events. MSG’s professional sports teams have built a rabid global fan base that will be used, along with other MSG assets -- such as TAO Group’s entertainment dining and nightlife venues and Boston Calling Events’ music festivals -- to promote esports and to grow CLG’s following.

MSG’s world-renowned properties include a collection of iconic venues: Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Beacon Theatre, the Forum in Inglewood, California, The Chicago Theatre, and the Wang Theatre in Boston. Over the past several years MSG’s venues have successfully hosted major esports events including the: 2014 and 2015 ESL One New York (Dota 2 Tournament) at The Theater at Madison Square Garden; 2015 summer League of Legends North American League Championship Series Finals at Madison Square Garden; Call of Duty XP 2016 at the Forum; 2016 League of Legends World Championship Quarterfinals at The Chicago Theatre; 2016 League of Legends World Championship Semifinals at Madison Square Garden; and 2016 The Boston Major (Dota 2 Major Championship) at the Wang Theatre. Additionally, in 2017, MSG announced that the New York Knicks will participate in the inaugural NBA 2K Esports League, set to debut in 2018.

About The Madison Square Garden Company
The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment experiences. The company presents or hosts a broad array of premier events in its diverse collection of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, CA; The Chicago Theatre; and the Wang Theatre in Boston. Other MSG properties include legendary sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL) and the New York Liberty (WNBA), along with two development league teams -- the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). In addition, the Company features popular original entertainment productions -- the Christmas Spectacular and New York Spectacular – both starring the Radio City Rockettes, and through Boston Calling Events, produces outdoor festivals, including New England’s preeminent Boston Calling Music Festival. Also under the MSG umbrella is TAO Group, a world-class hospitality group with globally-recognized entertainment dining and nightlife brands: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, The Stanton Social, Beauty & Essex and Vandal. More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com

About Counter Logic Gaming:
Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) is a premier North American esports organization known for its passionate fan base and winning culture. Founded originally in 2010 as a League of Legends team by George Georgallidis, it’s now one of the largest esports organizations in the world. CLG fields teams in all leading esports titles: League of Legends, Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros., and H1Z1. It is also known for its past success with teams in DOTA 2, Hearthstone, Halo, and Call of Duty. CLG has won multiple championships throughout its history: the LCS Summer 2015 Championship at Madison Square Garden; the LCS Spring 2016 Championship at Mandalay Bay; and the Halo 2016 World Championship in Hollywood, California. More information is available at www.clgaming.net

Y el mensaje de Hotshot a los fans:

To the esports community and to our fans,

When I started Counter Logic Gaming years ago, all I wanted to do was build a community. I loved League of Legends, esports, and being able to share that passion with everyone. To be able to see how CLG and esports have grown these years is truly magical. The love of gaming we all share has allowed us to go from filling venues with a hundred people to selling out arenas like Madison Square Garden.

I saw the incredible future of esports looking back at me when I stood on stage at The Garden in 2015. This partnership with The Madison Square Garden Company will allow us to help bring Counter Logic Gaming at the forefront of esports both as a business and sports team. Our new partners have decades of experience within the sports and entertainment industry and being able to learn from them is one of the most compelling draws to the partnership. I am excited to make CLG part of MSG’s sports team family and for us to be able to call MSG home.

MSG shares the same commitment to esports as CLG has had all these years. I’m proud of how far CLG has come, but we’re not here to just be a top esports team - we’re aiming to be the best. This is only the beginning, and I can’t wait to take on this next step in esports with all of you.

You’ve stuck with us from the heart attacks of relegations to the sweet taste of victory upon winning championships. No matter what happens, our fans are what makes CLG possible. When I started CLG, I wanted it to be an organization where everyone helped support each other and helped one another grow. That includes everyone from our management, our staff, our players, and our fans - because that is the greatest strength CLG has. Thank you for your continued support, and let’s enter a new age of CLG together.

#CLGFIGHTING

  • George "HotshotGG" Georgallidis
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NaiBaG
#17yaya:

controlling stake in counter logic gaming

RIP HSGG

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Singed

#18 bueno, pero ahora CLG está en el grupo MSG, es como los Knicks...
Lo mismo les da por empezar a hacer más squads.

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Aldarion_21

#19 Si es como los Knicks buena suerte para los de CLG jajajaj

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Singed

#20 la gente en el sub de TSM estaba diciendo que esto "era bueno porque MSG es un puto desastre", no sé, como no sea que lleguen y cambien el CEO o pongan otro que no deje a Mylixia trabajar...

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Aldarion_21

#21 vamos deberían dejar a gente que ya está en el sector y entiende algo de que va el asunto.

Legowelt

Una pregunta, por que cuando digo que NA>EU por tema de poder económico, se me tiran al cuello?
No paro de ver inversiones en NA por todas partes.
Ahora alguno me saltará: Pero es que G2 y Fnatic..
Te compro G2 y Fnatic, pero los demás?
Macho, estamos a años luz de NA en tema económico y al final es lógico que nos ganen.

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R

Esta gente solo compra cosas y aglutina todos los espectaculos posibles de nueva york y boston, no nos volvamos locos, es una compañía que pone dinero y espera dinero, ni mas ni menos, los knicks, los rangers y demás equipos de nueva york son un desastre toda la vida y la compañía es del 2010.

Yaya

#23 Porque no es algo que se haya mostrado siempre, y además, EU tiene inversiones de gran capital tambien, especialmente este ultimo año, año y medio

Empecemos por NA, donde el lider es el único equipo sin inversor mayor detrás (TSM) y donde en las plazas de descenso puedes contar hasta 3 equipos con grandes inversiones detrás (TL, FLY y EF)

Repasemos inversiones en EU:
Fnatic - Roma + Celtics
G2 - ESL
SPY - Delaware North y Mountain Dew
MSF - Miami Heat
UOL - Lagardère Sports
ROC - Son ROCCAT, la empresa tiene dinero para invertir de sobras
VIT - Adidas, Canal + , la lista de sponsors de esta gente...
H2K - Son propiedad de una empresa de abogados (creo que son abogados) con dinero para aburrir.
NiP - Unos clasicos de los esports, en bache ahora, pero con dinero tradicionalmente.
MM - ??

Eso nos deja a 8/10 equipo en EU con inversion fuerte, 9 si contamos NiP, asi que no es que en EU no hayan inversiones. Que si, que las inversiones en NA son mas llamativas y/o parecen tener mas renombre, pero no menospreciemos el dinero de EU.

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Legowelt

#25 Me gusta que contestes con datos, pero para el expectador de a pie, da la sensación que en NA las inversiones son más serias.
Por qué los europeos se van a NA y no al revés?
Por qué gente como RO no duda en quedarse en NA y no volver a Europa?
Son cuestiones que me hacen dudar de la equidad económica.
Ojo, esto no es un queja, es un análisis.

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R

#25 pero de ahí la mayoría son sponsors/inversiones que no sabemos a ciencia cierta hasta que punto están detrás, en NA lo que hay son ventas de la mayoría de acciones de los equipos para obtenerlos en propiedad, no es lo mismo, a parte que luego te van con medianías.

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Yaya
#26Legowelt:

Por qué los europeos se van a NA y no al revés?

Que europeos se van a NA? Nisqy y Rallez? Rallez estaba de sub en un equipo en el que no iba a jugar y Nisqy acababa de subir y le llegó una oferta que nadie de EU le iba a igualar.

#26Legowelt:

Por qué gente como RO no duda en quedarse en NA y no volver a Europa?

Porque nadie en Europa queria pagarle su sueldo. El caso de RO es especial, esta cobrando una barbaridad. Y si el proyecto deportivo que te presentan en Europa es lamentable, pues no vas.

Y ojo, que yo no estoy diciendo que en NA no haya mas dinero eh? Pero no es que en EU somos pobres como ratas. El mayor problema de EU es su salud competitiva ahora mismo, que jugador se va a venir a una liga que año tras año va bajando su competitividad porque nos conformamos con mantenernos con el mismo modelo de equipo de hace años y no miramos hacia delante? Seguimos tirando de jugadores medio acabados o de imports de mierda y sobre todo, no miramos hacia nuestros rookies para intentar desarrollarlos.

El problema de EU no es el dinero, es otro, mucho mas profundo y que tiene que cambiar la mentalidad de mucha gente que controla esas inversiones.

Tambien te digo que no deberiamos discutir esto aqui, pero mejor aqui que en ningun sitio xd

#27 No me malinterpreteis, no estoy diciendo que en NA se invierta menos, al contrario, pero que los males de EU no son tema de dinero solo.

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R

#28 Si, pero al igual que en NA se hace un ejercicio por llegar hasta el fondo y remover todo lo que haya que remover, luego en EU tienes ejemplos de cosas como el PSG que en cuanto no consiguen resultados inmediatos ya se desentienden del asunto y parece que vaya sin rumbo. Luego EU es una máquina de triturar equipos, viejos, nuevos... da igual, es como vamos a apostar por la scene de EU pero muy poquito, no sea que salga rana enseguida. Y luego está el tema de que no hay estructura en EU, hay ahí un despipote en general, que solo se salva G2 en cuanto a staff y el enfoque quieren darle de una organización seria donde la importancia la tiene el club.

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Legowelt

#28 Bjerg, Jensen, Sven, Froggen, Álex ich, Freeze..
Da la sensación de que somos Brasil del lol.
Cuántos americanos hay en EU?
El qué mas cerca estuvo fue Chaox y ya hace tiempo...

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