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It is with great pleasure and an unmistakable feeling of destiny, that we announce Razer as a new Liquid sponsor. Razer will join head sponsor The Little App Factory in supporting our players as they compete in tournaments around the globe, looking to face the best the world has to offer.
We could not have found a better partner. Three years ago, Razer sponsored the first TSL. This was long before Starcraft II had been released and Team Liquid was still but a small, tightly-knit Starcraft progaming community. It took a leap of faith from Razer to trust in the passion of our little fan base, and we have never forgotten that it is because of their belief in us that we were able to organise the first large scale foreign Starcraft tournament. Since then, TeamLiquid's readership has grown ten-fold, and we are in the midst of holding our third TSL.
For Hayder, Jos, and Tyler, this partnership might be even more meaningful. At the time, the Razer TSL was a reason to keep playing and indeed, to keep reaching for the dream of becoming a progamer at a time when Starcraft: Broodwar had all but died outside Korea. Razer's act of faith kept the competitive blood flowing through their veins, and in return they will now represent Razer as true professionals on one of the most exciting, fastest growing international stages.
Razer was there for us then, and they're here for us now.
“We love the vibrant StarCraft community that Team Liquid has built and passionately driven for nearly a decade. The team is made up of great guys looking to forge a destiny not just for themselves, but for the entire StarCraft community. So we’re proud to support them all the way.”
-Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff, President, Razer USA.
“Most of our guys already use Razer gear, so this partnership is perfect for us. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Razer for realizing the potential of competitive Starcraft II so quickly, and showing absolutely no hesitation in getting involved. Many people forget but our pro-team is less than one year old. It really shows how much Razer knows and understands the SC2 scene and how much they want to invest in and grow something they believe in.”
-Victor "Nazgul" Goossens, Owner and Manager, Team Liquid.
“It was not long ago that I was first introduced to Razer products by my teammate Ret. Since then, I’ve grown to like their product lines a lot; there is a depth to them you can’t usually find with one single brand. So, I’m quite excited about us getting Razer’s full support."
-Jonathan “Jinro” Walsh, StarCraft II pro-gamer, Team Liquid.
Razer is one of the leading brands in gaming peripherals, a name that is synonymous with pro-gaming itself. Not only do they have a history of making high quality products tailored specifically for competitive gaming, but they also embody a culture that makes them a perfect match for our team. Their motto, "for gamers, by gamers" is one we can really get behind. We have no doubt that Liquid's elite squad of players will help Razer develop innovations that will raise the bar for competitive RTS gear.
We already have some of the world's best players playing at the biggest tournaments. Combined with the best gear and a proven e-Sports ally in Razer, we are confident that Team Liquid will continue to be one of professional gaming's most formidable forces.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank head sponsor The Little App Factory for getting us where we are. We value your support no end, and believe that together with Razer, we have a very bright future ahead.
A Message from the Razer Group
Razer is a pioneering supporter of e-Sports since its conception. It is in our blood and we are driven to further the culture of professional gaming in all that we do. We work hand in hand with our pros to forge weaponry for the players who stake their livelihood on podium placements. All our gear is designed to perform flawlessly in high-stress tournament conditions where winning is everything and mistakes cost championships. Those who compete with our equipment will attest – We live by our words: For Gamers. By Gamers.
For more information, please visit www.razerzone.com
Razer is a pioneering supporter of e-Sports since its conception. It is in our blood and we are driven to further the culture of professional gaming in all that we do. We work hand in hand with our pros to forge weaponry for the players who stake their livelihood on podium placements. All our gear is designed to perform flawlessly in high-stress tournament conditions where winning is everything and mistakes cost championships. Those who compete with our equipment will attest – We live by our words: For Gamers. By Gamers.
For more information, please visit www.razerzone.com
