GameStop’s Esports Roster Continues to Grow with Addition of Professional Fighting Game Legend Justin Wong
June 26 2019 - 9:00AM
GameStop today announced an agreement with Justin Wong, ranked No.
1 in countless Street Fighter gaming tournaments, to create a
comprehensive gaming clinic coming this fall for GameStop’s
customers. Wong currently holds the world record for the
longest fighting game winning streak, with 300 wins, and is
well-known for his ability to comeback against impossible odds –
also known as “The Wong Factor.”
“As we continue to evolve in the esports space, we are always
looking to identify the right partnerships to help support and grow
our esports ecosystem – and Justin Wong fits the bill perfectly,”
said Frank Hamlin, chief customer officer for GameStop. “This
partnership allows us to engage with gamers who are looking to
improve their gaming skills and it doesn’t get any better than
aligning ourselves with a legend like Justin Wong.”
Through this partnership, Wong and GameStop will create a unique
45-minute gaming clinic comprised of a series of shorter videos
that help amateur players perfect their performance in their
favorite fighting games. The clinic will cover popular fighting
game titles Mortal Kombat 11, Tekken 7 and Street Fighter 5.
“Teaming-up with GameStop while supporting the fighting game
community is a dream come true,” said Justin Wong. “I am excited to
develop educational content for some of the top fighting games and
raise awareness to this specific area of gaming.”
Every month, GameStop partners with esports professionals to
offer amateur players the next level of guidance for today’s top
competitive videogames. All gaming clinics, tournaments and other
events can be accessed from www.GameStop.com/esports, which
includes original content featuring professional Fortnite, Call of
Duty, and Overwatch players. GameStop recently activated a unique
Overwatch clinic bringing together top rivals Dallas Fuel and
Houston Outlaws. Pros from both teams included Aero, Zacharee,
Tikatee, Clockwork, Bani and others shared personal insights on
various skills like shield training, the ultimate economy, and
professional-grade cooldown management.
GameStop continues to double-down on its esports commitment,
which includes:
- Teaming with Complexity Gaming, Infinite Esports, and Envy
Gaming
- Sponsoring the 11,000 square foot, state-of-the-art GameStop
Performance Center, the most advanced esports training facility in
the country and the headquarters of Complexity Gaming
- Sponsoring more than 700 tournaments in partnership with
Matcherino
- Hosting two $5,000 online tournaments, with more on the
way
- Awarding nearly $75,000 in prize money since April
- Sponsoring the Collegiate Star League with events coming this
fall
- Sponsoring esports watch parties such as the OWL Grand Finals
in September
For more information about GameStop esports, please visit
https://www.gamestop.com/esports.
About GameStop EsportsGameStop is engaging in
the esports space to help bring video game culture and unique
consumer experiences to life. The company is committed to esports
and amateur players looking to gain access to insights and strategy
from some of the best professional players in the world. Through
its sponsorship of the GameStop Performance Center, GameStop
collaborates with professional esports teams like Complexity
Gaming, in addition to Infinite Esports, and Envy Gaming. The
company supports the amateur community by partnering with
Matcherino and the Collegiate Star League to help build the next
generation of competitive gamers. Gaming clinics and tournament
information also can be found at
https://www.gamestop.com/esports
About GameStopGameStop, the world’s largest
videogame retailer, offers the best selection of new and pre-owned
video gaming consoles, accessories and video game titles, in both
physical and digital formats. GameStop also offers fans a wide
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and guests in supporting charity by giving more than $18 million
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Contact:Michael DelgadoGameStop Public
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