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Team EG has announced an exclusive sponsorship with Monster Energy for 2011. This is very big news for StarCraft II and e-sports in general as this is the first time this company has partnered with a professional gaming team. You can read the official press release in the spoiler or visit myEG.net
Also for those wondering whether or not this is the "Big Announcement" I can safely say that it's one of the big announcements coming for EG in 2011.
Official Announcement:
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MONSTER ENERGY® SPONSORS TEAM EVIL GENIUSES FOR 2011
LOS ANGELES, April , 2011 – North America’s premiere professional gaming team and a world leader in eSports - Evil Geniuses (EG) - announced today an official sponsorship with the U.S.’ leading by-volume energy drink sales brand, Monster Energy. This significant relationship marks the first time that Monster Energy has aligned its iconic action sports and hard driving music-associated brand with a professional gaming team.
Monster Energy will join the likes of Intel, SteelSeries, Kingston HyperX, Bigfoot Networks and many other well-known brands in supporting Evil Geniuses in 2011.
“As we continue to advance the growth of professional gaming, it’s essential for us to align with brands that are like-minded and passionate to our vision. We’ve found that in Monster Energy and we’re thrilled for what’s in store for 2011 and beyond,” said Scott Smith, Evil Geniuses’ Chief Executive Officer.
Monster Energy’s Gaming Marketing Manager, Joe Hagofsky, was equally pumped on the groundbreaking sponsorship: "Monster Energy is supportive of and enthusiastic about the growth of professional gaming on a global scale. That's why we've teamed with Evil Geniuses, one of the world's leading professional gaming brands. We're stoked to be a sponsor and help EG continue to stay on top as pro gaming continues its meteoric rise throughout the world."
You’ll be able to follow Evil Geniuses and Monster Energy throughout 2011 on Facebook at facebook.com/EvilGeniuses as well as on Twitter at twitter.com/EvilGeniuses - For news regarding the team and their international travels, head to www.myeg.net – To learn about Monster Energy and their involvement in video gaming, head to their Facebook at and Twitter at twitter.com/MonsterGaming
About Monster Energy
Monster Energy supports the scene. Be it gaming, off-road, motocross, road racing, skate, surf, mountain, on the road with Warped Tour, the DUB Show, Ozzfest … or just kickin’ it local with the bros … wherever the action’s going off you’re sure to find the M-claw logo. Monster Import, Import Light and DUB join all the types - Original Monster Energy, Lo-Carb Monster, Monster Assault, Monster's fruit juice hybrids dubbed Monster Khaos, Monster M-80 and Monster MIXXD, the ground-breaking Java Monster and X-Presso Monster premium coffee & cream drink line supercharged with Monster Energy's blend, 3 oz. Monster Hitman Energy and the new Monster Energy “Rehab,” combining ice tea and lemonade with Monster Energy OG. Evil Geniuses dig ‘em – so will you. On the ‘Net at www.monsterarmy.com and www.monsterenergy.com
About Evil Geniuses
Founded in 1999, Evil Geniuses (Team EG) is North America’s premier professional gaming team and one of the world’s top eSports brands. With the finest gaming talent in both North America and the world, EG’s players have brought championship trophies home from every major tournament circuit in pro gaming, including the CPL, ESWC, ESL/IEM, MLG and WCG. Home to internationally renowned teams and players such as Isaac “Azael” Cummings-Bentley, Greg “IdrA” Fields, Jordan “n0thing” Gilbert, Geoff “iNcontroL” Robinson, and Justin “JWong” Wong, EG’s professional gamers focus on such titles as Counter-Strike, Quake, StarCraft II, Super Street Fighter 4, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and World of Warcraft.
