TEAM LIQUID AND RAZER TAKE THEIR NATURAL EXPO
Razer extends Team Liquid’s sponsorship and increases support
Carlsbad, Calif. – March 30th, 2012 – Razer, one of the world’s pioneering supporters of e-Sports, with Team Liquid, elite StarCraft II pro-gaming team, are proud to announce the renewal of their partnership.
After a fruitful first year together, Razer is excited to increase its support for Team Liquid for the year 2012. Team Liquid is arguably the most recognizable and esteemed brand in StarCraft II. Throughout the past year, Team Liquid has done a phenomenal job of representing Razer with the same passion and professionalism they bring to their own work and helped bring valuable feedback for ongoing and future product development through their validation efforts.
Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff, President, Razer USA said, “With nearly a decade of relentlessly passionate support of the StarCraft community, Team Liquid has grown to become one of the most trusted brands in e-Sports. It’s just awesome to work with partners who are in line with the way we think, and who understand the importance of helping the community grow.”
In the near future, Team Liquid members will be furnished with Razer’s first gaming system, the Razer Blade 17-inch gaming laptop. Between gaming, streaming and traveling the world, Team Liquid players will take the Razer Blade through its paces. The new Razer Goliathus Team Liquid Edition, which recently went on sale, is another example of how Razer and Team Liquid are strengthening their partnership in 2012.
“I'm proud to continue working with Razer in the future,” said Victor “Nazgul” Goosens, CEO, Team Liquid. “Over the last year I've learned a lot about Razer and the way they do business. It was a great experience, and we really appreciate working with Razer. We're happy that Team Liquid can continue to grow with their continued support.”
2011 was a monumental year for Razer and Team Liquid, you can expect to see equally exciting revelations in 2012 – Year of Liquid.
About Razer
Razer has been 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. 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
About Team Liquid:
Liquid was founded in 2000 as a gathering of elite gamers who valued friendship as much as skill in gaming. When Team Liquid evolved into a professional StarCraft II team in 2010, this same core ideal endured. Since then, Liquid has become one of the most successful teams in e-Sports. Liquid and its players are popular around the world not only for their great tournament success, but also for their unity and professionalism. Liquid reaches out to its fans worldwide through its official website www.teamliquidpro.com and works with its sister site, the e-Sports community and news oriented www.teamliquid.net to provide high quality e-Sports content.
For more information on Team Liquid, please visit www.teamliquid.net
Press contacts:
Razer
Christopher “Razer|Right” Mitchell
Razer e-Sports Manager
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Team Liquid
James “Kennigit” Lampkin
PR/marketing/sponsor relationship
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