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Exclusive: http://www.gamespot.com/news/starcraft-ii-pro-gamer-dimaga-signs-with-roccat-6409278
Ukranian StarCraft II player Dmytro "DIMAGA" Filipchuk has signed on to represent the German manufacturer of gaming peripherals Roccat in competition and media. It is a one-year deal for an unspecified amount of money.
"Sadly, Mortal Teamwork had problems with their sponsors and went bankrupt," Filipchuk told GameSpot. "Roccat and its management have a strong heritage in eSports, and they are really committed to professional gaming. I’m happy to join a team where everyone is 100 percent motivated to achieve their goals. I feel that I get the support I need here."
Most recently, Flipchuk’s manager, Cyber Sports Network Founder Andrew Tomlinson, negotiated similar deals with the other players he manages, including Korean StarCraft II players. Kim "viOLet" Dong and Hwan Choi "Polt" Seong Hoon. Last August, Tomlinson negotiated a one-year deal between Dong and Azubu, and most recently, a one-year contract between Seong and computer hardware manufacturer Cooler Master, along with the energy drink NOS.
"Based off of the offers we have received from teams, the deals structured with these sponsors have much better financial capabilities as well as a sense of financial security for the players so they can focus their efforts towards preparing for matches," Tomlinson told GameSpot.
"Sadly, Mortal Teamwork had problems with their sponsors and went bankrupt," Filipchuk told GameSpot. "Roccat and its management have a strong heritage in eSports, and they are really committed to professional gaming. I’m happy to join a team where everyone is 100 percent motivated to achieve their goals. I feel that I get the support I need here."
Most recently, Flipchuk’s manager, Cyber Sports Network Founder Andrew Tomlinson, negotiated similar deals with the other players he manages, including Korean StarCraft II players. Kim "viOLet" Dong and Hwan Choi "Polt" Seong Hoon. Last August, Tomlinson negotiated a one-year deal between Dong and Azubu, and most recently, a one-year contract between Seong and computer hardware manufacturer Cooler Master, along with the energy drink NOS.
"Based off of the offers we have received from teams, the deals structured with these sponsors have much better financial capabilities as well as a sense of financial security for the players so they can focus their efforts towards preparing for matches," Tomlinson told GameSpot.
Click the article link above for a full interview with Dimaga.
