Method join the Gfinity Elite Series
We're delighted to announce the latest UK esports team to join the Gfinity Elite Series, Method. The professional gaming organisation will compete against seven other world-class teams across Rocket League, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Street Fighter V, live from the Gfinity Arena.
Method are now the seventh team to be announced for the Gfinity Elite Series, which is scheduled to kick-off on 7th July, as they join exceL eSports, Reason Gaming, Prophecy, Team Infused, Team Endpoint and Team EnVyUs in the fast-paced torunament.
Established in 2005, Method began its roots in World of Warcraft, having one of the biggest online presences and fielding the most successful raiding team in the history of the game. It soon developed into an esports organisation with a combined following of over 2.5 million across its platforms and will be coaching and preparing its teams to focus on CS:GO, Rocket League and Street Fighter.
Neville Upton, CEO, Gfinity plc, said, “Method are such an exciting addition for us to add to our Elite Series line up. They bring not only huge talent from their players but they share our vision to grow the UK esports scene and take it to the next level. They are also one of the most watched teams on Twitch.tv, so we’re excited to open up the world of Gfinity to their huge fan base too.”
Scott “Sco” McMillan, Team founder and co-owner, Method said: “We are thrilled to have been invited to join the Gfinity Elite Series as one of the founding franchisee teams. We are big fans of the league model employed which offers stability, sustainability, and great exposure for all brands and players involved. We are particularly happy about the open and rewarding structure of the league towards players and we are excited to discover and achieve great things with some of the up and coming talent.”
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