Blacklist International has recently announced its partnership with the globally-renowned esports organization, G2 Esports. The collaboration will commence with the launch of G2 Blacklist, a co-branded team that will compete in League of Legends: Wild Rift, based in the Philippines.
As the official esports division of Tier One Entertainment, Blacklist International aims to become the top destination for the world’s most exceptional esports athletes. To achieve this, the company prioritizes forming partnerships with top-tier organizations that share their vision and have a proven track record of fielding championship-winning teams.
G2 Esports, based in Berlin, is an ideal partner, with a proven ability to assemble championship contenders in popular games such as League of Legends, CS:GO, and Rocket League.
G2 Esports CEO, Alban Dechelotte, expresses his excitement for the partnership with Blacklist International, stating that they are combining the best of the East and West to make a significant impact in the world of esports. He further praises Blacklist International, recognizing their success and domination in the mobile esports market, which makes them the perfect partner for G2 in building a Wild Rift team in the region where the game is expected to thrive.
Blacklist International has already made a name for itself in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Call of Duty Mobile scenes, and their partnership with G2 Esports will further cement their position in the mobile esports market. With the mobile esports market in Southeast Asia on the rise, G2’s decision to partner with Blacklist International to create a team for the Wild Rift League-Asia is a strategic move in line with Riot’s mobile esports strategy.
Tier One Entertainment’s CEO Tryke Gutierrez expressed excitement about the newly formed partnership between G2 Esports and Blacklist International, calling it a “1 + 2 = 4” collaboration that will be a game-changer not just for Wild Rift esports but for the industry as a whole. The two teams’ combined popularity and competitiveness make the partnership truly special, and both are looking forward to introducing the Blacklist International brand to new audiences around the world.
To support the partnership, the two organizations have enlisted the help of renowned Philippine street artist Juanito “Quiccs” Maiquez to create a bespoke and exclusive art piece. They are also planning to launch a new series from Tier One Studios called The Bootcamp, which will follow the journey of the Wild Rift squad.
Fans can expect to see G2 Blacklist in action during the Phase 2 Qualifiers of the Wild Rift League Asia, which kicks off on Friday, February 17, 2023. With the mobile esports market in Southeast Asia growing rapidly, G2 and Blacklist International’s partnership is sure to make waves and attract new fans to the world of competitive gaming.
