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New FACEIT League Blog Recap 📰
Season 11 brings improved Tech Pauses, Fast Track Qualifiers, and the full $50,000 prize pool back to playoffs, with even more improvements set to be revealed.
Read More: fce.gg/S11Blog
Season 11 brings improved Tech Pauses, Fast Track Qualifiers, and the full $50,000 prize pool back to playoffs, with even more improvements set to be revealed.
Read More: fce.gg/S11Blog
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🎮 Can esports organizations survive on competition alone?
Winning tournaments gets attention. Building a community, creating content, and developing sustainable partnerships are what help organizations grow.
Tonight i'll be on the Esports101 PODCAST Episode 108, Chief Content @chiefsesc
and my career across different sides of the esports industry, from leading 1620 Kings, EXO Clan, and FURY Global to owning True Apparel and working on content and marketing at The Chiefs.
We'll explore:
🎯 What it takes to build an esports brand in Oceania
🎯 Why community and storytelling matter beyond competitive results
🎯 The challenges of sponsorships and commercial sustainability
🎯 Career opportunities beyond becoming a professional player
🎯 Why mentorship and collaboration could shape the future of esports
📅 November 4, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM BRT/9PM AEST
🎙️ Esports 101 | Episode 108
🔴 YouTube Live:
youtube.com/live/uPL1BO92j…
🔵 LinkedIn Live:
linkedin.com/events/7523402…
If you're interested in the business behind esports, this is a conversation worth following.
#Esports101 #EsportsBusiness #GamingIndustry #TheChiefs #OCEEsports
Winning tournaments gets attention. Building a community, creating content, and developing sustainable partnerships are what help organizations grow.
Tonight i'll be on the Esports101 PODCAST Episode 108, Chief Content @chiefsesc
and my career across different sides of the esports industry, from leading 1620 Kings, EXO Clan, and FURY Global to owning True Apparel and working on content and marketing at The Chiefs.
We'll explore:
🎯 What it takes to build an esports brand in Oceania
🎯 Why community and storytelling matter beyond competitive results
🎯 The challenges of sponsorships and commercial sustainability
🎯 Career opportunities beyond becoming a professional player
🎯 Why mentorship and collaboration could shape the future of esports
📅 November 4, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM BRT/9PM AEST
🎙️ Esports 101 | Episode 108
🔴 YouTube Live:
youtube.com/live/uPL1BO92j…
🔵 LinkedIn Live:
linkedin.com/events/7523402…
If you're interested in the business behind esports, this is a conversation worth following.
#Esports101 #EsportsBusiness #GamingIndustry #TheChiefs #OCEEsports
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Wow, I honestly didn’t expect this much of a response!
As much as it sucks seeing so many people around the world feeling the same pressures in esports, it’s also encouraging to see how many of us want the same thing.
Maybe there is some light at the end of the tunnel, and if we keep having these conversations and working together, we can build a healthier, more sustainable esports ecosystem where everyone has the chance to benefit and enjoy what we all love so much.
Appreciate everyone sharing and responding. ❤️
As much as it sucks seeing so many people around the world feeling the same pressures in esports, it’s also encouraging to see how many of us want the same thing.
Maybe there is some light at the end of the tunnel, and if we keep having these conversations and working together, we can build a healthier, more sustainable esports ecosystem where everyone has the chance to benefit and enjoy what we all love so much.
Appreciate everyone sharing and responding. ❤️
The esports ecosystem is tougher than most people realise, even at the highest level.
The recent news surrounding ENCE, Evil Geniuses, Complexity and others highlights just how difficult it is to build a sustainable esports organisation.
These are established brands with major championships and years of history. Yet even they have struggled to survive.
Now imagine the challenges here in Oceania.
Smaller audiences, fewer sponsors, limited commercial opportunities and enormous travel costs make an already difficult industry even harder.
Everyone wants more. Bigger salaries, better opportunities, greater investment. And there’s nothing wrong with ambition.
But the expectations don’t always match the effort required to build something sustainable.
Too often, players and creators expect organisations to operate like FaZe or OpTic without understanding the difference in resources, market size and commercial value.
There’s also a misconception that securing a sponsor means an organisation is suddenly making money. In reality, that funding often goes straight back into travel, production, player support, staffing and operational costs.
Esports isn’t just about competing anymore.
Content, community engagement, professionalism, sponsor deliverables and brand loyalty are what help create commercial value.
It needs to be a two-way relationship. Players and creators deserve fair compensation, but organisations also need people willing to contribute to the brand’s growth, not just benefit from it.
At The Chiefs, we’re doubling down on our efforts to demonstrate the genuine value of esports through better content, storytelling, partnerships and community engagement, and we are lucky to have such great creators, staff and players who understand the bigger picture and are genuinely working with us to build something great.
We believe in this industry and what it can become, especially in OCE.
But passion alone doesn’t pay the bills, and sponsorship doesn’t automatically equal profit.
If we want esports to grow, we need to stop thinking about what we can take from the ecosystem and start thinking about what we can contribute to building it.
Because without sustainable organisations, the opportunities everyone wants simply won’t exist.
#Esports #OCEEsports #EsportsBusiness #TheChiefs #GamingIndustry
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The esports ecosystem is tougher than most people realise, even at the highest level.
The recent news surrounding ENCE, Evil Geniuses, Complexity and others highlights just how difficult it is to build a sustainable esports organisation.
These are established brands with major championships and years of history. Yet even they have struggled to survive.
Now imagine the challenges here in Oceania.
Smaller audiences, fewer sponsors, limited commercial opportunities and enormous travel costs make an already difficult industry even harder.
Everyone wants more. Bigger salaries, better opportunities, greater investment. And there’s nothing wrong with ambition.
But the expectations don’t always match the effort required to build something sustainable.
Too often, players and creators expect organisations to operate like FaZe or OpTic without understanding the difference in resources, market size and commercial value.
There’s also a misconception that securing a sponsor means an organisation is suddenly making money. In reality, that funding often goes straight back into travel, production, player support, staffing and operational costs.
Esports isn’t just about competing anymore.
Content, community engagement, professionalism, sponsor deliverables and brand loyalty are what help create commercial value.
It needs to be a two-way relationship. Players and creators deserve fair compensation, but organisations also need people willing to contribute to the brand’s growth, not just benefit from it.
At The Chiefs, we’re doubling down on our efforts to demonstrate the genuine value of esports through better content, storytelling, partnerships and community engagement, and we are lucky to have such great creators, staff and players who understand the bigger picture and are genuinely working with us to build something great.
We believe in this industry and what it can become, especially in OCE.
But passion alone doesn’t pay the bills, and sponsorship doesn’t automatically equal profit.
If we want esports to grow, we need to stop thinking about what we can take from the ecosystem and start thinking about what we can contribute to building it.
Because without sustainable organisations, the opportunities everyone wants simply won’t exist.
#Esports #OCEEsports #EsportsBusiness #TheChiefs #GamingIndustry
The recent news surrounding ENCE, Evil Geniuses, Complexity and others highlights just how difficult it is to build a sustainable esports organisation.
These are established brands with major championships and years of history. Yet even they have struggled to survive.
Now imagine the challenges here in Oceania.
Smaller audiences, fewer sponsors, limited commercial opportunities and enormous travel costs make an already difficult industry even harder.
Everyone wants more. Bigger salaries, better opportunities, greater investment. And there’s nothing wrong with ambition.
But the expectations don’t always match the effort required to build something sustainable.
Too often, players and creators expect organisations to operate like FaZe or OpTic without understanding the difference in resources, market size and commercial value.
There’s also a misconception that securing a sponsor means an organisation is suddenly making money. In reality, that funding often goes straight back into travel, production, player support, staffing and operational costs.
Esports isn’t just about competing anymore.
Content, community engagement, professionalism, sponsor deliverables and brand loyalty are what help create commercial value.
It needs to be a two-way relationship. Players and creators deserve fair compensation, but organisations also need people willing to contribute to the brand’s growth, not just benefit from it.
At The Chiefs, we’re doubling down on our efforts to demonstrate the genuine value of esports through better content, storytelling, partnerships and community engagement, and we are lucky to have such great creators, staff and players who understand the bigger picture and are genuinely working with us to build something great.
We believe in this industry and what it can become, especially in OCE.
But passion alone doesn’t pay the bills, and sponsorship doesn’t automatically equal profit.
If we want esports to grow, we need to stop thinking about what we can take from the ecosystem and start thinking about what we can contribute to building it.
Because without sustainable organisations, the opportunities everyone wants simply won’t exist.
#Esports #OCEEsports #EsportsBusiness #TheChiefs #GamingIndustry
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Update: in regards to esports and gaming in S.A the Minister of State Development shall be reaching out to me to look at my proposal.😎
Looks like they’re interested 👀🫶🏼
Looks like they’re interested 👀🫶🏼
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NRG x @NVIDIAGeForce RTX 5090 GIVEAWAY 💥
We're celebrating being on the biggest stage by giving away an exclusive custom wrapped RTX 5090 to a lucky fan.
To enter:
🔸 RT this post
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We're celebrating being on the biggest stage by giving away an exclusive custom wrapped RTX 5090 to a lucky fan.
To enter:
🔸 RT this post
🔸 Follow @NRGgg
🔸 Tag a friend below
Terms and conditions apply.
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When @rXisOW says Pacific has gotten significant prizing and LAN cuts over the past 2 years, this is what he's talking about.
Yet, @AUSOWWC is still making Blizzcon, and @Overwatch_Thai still made it to Group Stage.
If WDG don't want to #FUNDPACIFIC, I hope someone else does.
Yet, @AUSOWWC is still making Blizzcon, and @Overwatch_Thai still made it to Group Stage.
If WDG don't want to #FUNDPACIFIC, I hope someone else does.
Damn, they actually cut Pacific's meagre prize pool again by ~15%. In the middle of the year too. 4th place now gets less than 1k...
The end times are near. I fear we won't have a tournament to play in next year. Enjoy Pacific's last moments on 200ms. It's been a pleasure 🫡
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Close Society win with ease, but due to a certain player's name, we are going to avoid giving any specific praise.
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I really want to push my content further, started casting for FaceIt, was a very fun start to this goal, I’m comfortable in my 9-5 enough where I think I can really knuckle down and put out more high effort videos/projects, getting Creator for events is a big goal too, one day..
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Why does it feel like South Australia puts almost zero funding or support into esports?
Across the country, other states are building dedicated spaces and communities around gaming and esports:
🎮 Queensland University of Technology operates a dedicated esports arena supporting ing and content production.
🎮 RMIT University in Victoria has a dedicated Esports and Gaming Hub, competitive teams, coaching and livestreaming facilities.
🎮 Murdoch University in Western Australia has an esports gaming hub open to students, staff and the wider community.
Meanwhile, South Australia appears almost completely inactive in this space.
I’ve contacted multiple government agencies and organisations. Most responses have been some version of “we’ll look into it” or “we’ll get back to you” but nothing meaningful has followed.
I’ve even offered my time, experience and support completely free of charge. I’m not asking for money or personal benefit. I simply want to help South Australia build something worthwhile for our gaming community.
Esports is about far more than professional players. It creates pathways into content production, broadcasting, event management, graphic design, marketing, technology, coaching and community leadership. It can give young people a safe place to connect, compete, create and develop practical skills.
South Australia is thriving across so many industries, yet gaming and esports continue to feel like a major blind spot.
I’ll keep knocking on doors and asking for a seat at the table so I can make the case for why this industry deserves attention, and why it could be a valuable avenue for South Australia’s youth, universities, creative industries and broader economy.
If you know someone in government, education, youth development, technology or community infrastructure who should be part of this conversation, please tag them below.
Help me get that seat at the table.
I want South Australia’s gaming community and young people to experience the very best parts of gaming: connection, creativity, competition and opportunity.
#SouthAustralia #Esports #Gaming #YouthDevelopment #CreativeIndustries #Technology #CommunityBuilding #Adelaide @PMalinauskasMP @sagovau
Across the country, other states are building dedicated spaces and communities around gaming and esports:
🎮 Queensland University of Technology operates a dedicated esports arena supporting ing and content production.
🎮 RMIT University in Victoria has a dedicated Esports and Gaming Hub, competitive teams, coaching and livestreaming facilities.
🎮 Murdoch University in Western Australia has an esports gaming hub open to students, staff and the wider community.
Meanwhile, South Australia appears almost completely inactive in this space.
I’ve contacted multiple government agencies and organisations. Most responses have been some version of “we’ll look into it” or “we’ll get back to you” but nothing meaningful has followed.
I’ve even offered my time, experience and support completely free of charge. I’m not asking for money or personal benefit. I simply want to help South Australia build something worthwhile for our gaming community.
Esports is about far more than professional players. It creates pathways into content production, broadcasting, event management, graphic design, marketing, technology, coaching and community leadership. It can give young people a safe place to connect, compete, create and develop practical skills.
South Australia is thriving across so many industries, yet gaming and esports continue to feel like a major blind spot.
I’ll keep knocking on doors and asking for a seat at the table so I can make the case for why this industry deserves attention, and why it could be a valuable avenue for South Australia’s youth, universities, creative industries and broader economy.
If you know someone in government, education, youth development, technology or community infrastructure who should be part of this conversation, please tag them below.
Help me get that seat at the table.
I want South Australia’s gaming community and young people to experience the very best parts of gaming: connection, creativity, competition and opportunity.
#SouthAustralia #Esports #Gaming #YouthDevelopment #CreativeIndustries #Technology #CommunityBuilding #Adelaide @PMalinauskasMP @sagovau
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This is why adding new ranks is bad. Everyone who is Plat and below will get a huge boost in rank without doing anything.
Ranking up only feels good when you earn it.
Ranking up only feels good when you earn it.
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