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'''Gfinity''', founded in 2012, is a UK based [[eSports]] company which operates globally. It is based in London at the UK's only dedicated eSports Arena and is listed on the London Stock Exchange [[Alternative Investment Market]] trading under LON:GFIN.<ref>"Gfinity answers the call of duty for AIM listing" [http://www.express.co.uk/finance/city/548261/Gfinity-call-of-duty-AIM Express.co.uk Dec 22, 2014]</ref>
'''Gfinity''', founded in 2012, is a UK based [[eSports]] company which operates globally. It is based in London at the UK's only dedicated eSports Arena and is listed on the London Stock Exchange [[Alternative Investment Market]] trading under LON:GFIN.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.express.co.uk/finance/city/548261/Gfinity-call-of-duty-AIM|title=Gfinity answers the call of duty for AIM listing|first=Peter|last=Cunliffe|date=22 December 2014|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>


It hosts daily online tournaments from its online tournament platform as well as regular events at its arena that are broadcast online. It also has a free app for [[Xbox One]]; Tournament Builder.<ref>"Make your own ladders and leagues with Gfinity's Xbox One app" [https://www.engadget.com/2016/04/22/gfinity-tournament-app-xbox-one/ Engadget.com April 2016]</ref> In March 2017 the Gfinity Challenger Series launched, as part of the Elite Series.<ref>"Gfinity announce details on their upcoming Gfinity Challenger Series" [https://www.pcgamesn.com/counter-strike-global-offensive/cs-go-gfinity-challenger-series PCGamesn.com March 2017]</ref>
It hosts daily online tournaments from its online tournament platform as well as regular events at its arena that are broadcast online. It also has a free app for [[Xbox One]]; Tournament Builder.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/04/22/gfinity-tournament-app-xbox-one/|title=Make your own ladders and leagues with Gfinity's Xbox One app|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> In March 2017 the Gfinity Challenger Series launched, as part of the Elite Series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/counter-strike-global-offensive/cs-go-gfinity-challenger-series|title=Gfinity announce details on their upcoming Gfinity Challenger Series|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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=== 2012 - 2014 ===
=== 2012 - 2014 ===


Gfinity merged with The Warped Gaming League, the online league and tournament platform, in 2013.<ref>"How Gfinity wants to establish eSports in the UK" [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-02-26-how-gfinity-wants-to-establish-esports-in-the-uk eurogamer.net Feb, 2014]</ref> It hosted G1 in July 2013 followed by G2 and G3 took place at the Copper Box at the Olympic Park in August 2014; which included a $30,000 ''Call of Duty'', a $7,500 ''FIFA'' and a $15,000 ''StarCraft'' tournament.<ref>Gfinity – UKs Biggest eSports Tournament Wraps-Up [http://www.godisageek.com/2014/08/gfinity-uks-biggest-esports-tournament-wraps-up/ Godisageek.com Aug 4, 2014]</ref>
Gfinity merged with The Warped Gaming League, the online league and tournament platform, in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-02-26-how-gfinity-wants-to-establish-esports-in-the-uk|title=How Gfinity wants to establish eSports in the UK|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> It hosted G1 in July 2013 followed by G2 and G3 took place at the Copper Box at the Olympic Park in August 2014; which included a $30,000 ''Call of Duty'', a $7,500 ''FIFA'' and a $15,000 ''StarCraft'' tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.godisageek.com/2014/08/gfinity-uks-biggest-esports-tournament-wraps-up/|title=Gfinity - UKs Biggest eSports Tournament Wraps-Up|date=4 August 2014|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>


=== 2015 ===
=== 2015 ===


Gfinity hosted the ''Call of Duty'' European Championships at the Royal Opera House in February 2015.<ref>"Call of Duty European championships to be hosted by Royal Opera House" [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/feb/11/call-of-duty-european-championships-hosted-royal-opera-house The Guardian, Feb 2015]</ref>
Gfinity hosted the ''Call of Duty'' European Championships at the Royal Opera House in February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/feb/11/call-of-duty-european-championships-hosted-royal-opera-house|title=Call of Duty European championships to be hosted by Royal Opera House|first=Keith|last=Stuart|date=11 February 2015|website=the Guardian|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>


Gfinity opened the first dedicated eSports Arena in early 2015 in [[Fulham]], London.<ref>"Inside the UK's first dedicated eSports arena" [https://www.engadget.com/2015/04/03/inside-gfinity-esports-arena/ Engadget.com March 4, 2015]</ref> when it partnered with [[Vue Cinemas]]<ref>"UK's first eSports arena opens in London next month" [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-02-18-uks-first-esports-arena-opens-in-london-next-month Eurogamer.net Feb, 2015]</ref> and organised over 20 offline events from the Gfinity Arena in the 2015 Gfinity Championships. Games played included ''Hearthstone'', ''FIFA'' and ''[[Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]]''. Over $500,000 in prize money was paid out to teams and players. The Championships attracted over 58 million views.<ref>"Gfinity blows away targets with 58m viewers in 2015" [http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/gfinity-blows-away-targets-with-58m-viewers-in-2015/0157304 MCV.com Oct 13, 2015]</ref>
Gfinity opened the first dedicated eSports Arena in early 2015 in [[Fulham]], London.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2015/04/03/inside-gfinity-esports-arena/|title=Inside the UK's first dedicated eSports arena|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> when it partnered with [[Vue Cinemas]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-02-18-uks-first-esports-arena-opens-in-london-next-month|title=UK's first eSports arena opens in London next month|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> and organised over 20 offline events from the Gfinity Arena in the 2015 Gfinity Championships. Games played included ''Hearthstone'', ''FIFA'' and ''[[Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]]''. Over $500,000 in prize money was paid out to teams and players. The Championships attracted over 58 million views.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mcvuk.com/esports/gfinity-blows-away-targets-with-58m-viewers-in-2015|title=Gfinity blows away targets with 58m viewers in 2015|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>


=== 2016 ===
=== 2016 ===


Gfinity hosted the first [[FIA Formula E]] Race Off event in January 2016<ref>"Senna & Prost trade cars for consoles to race fans in the next generation of gaming" [http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/january/senna-prost-trade-cars-for-consoles-to-race-fans-in-the-next-generation-of-gaming.aspx fiaformulae.com Jan, 2016]</ref> and in the same month delivered the [[Halo (series)|''Halo'']] World Championship Tour <ref>"Halo World Championship Tour: Watch all the Halo 5 action from the Gfinity Arena" [http://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/gaming/487841/Halo-World-Championships-Xbox-One-Gfinity Dailystar.co.uk Jan, 2016]</ref> followed by the [[Vainglory (video game)|''Vainglory'']] European Winter Championship in March 2015,<ref>"Team Secret wins Vainglory European Winter Championship at the Gfinity Arena" [http://www.esports-news.co.uk/2016/03/22/team-secret-wins-vainglory-european-winter-championship esports-news.co.uk March, 2016]</ref> the second year in the ''FIFA'' Play Like a Legend tournament,<ref>"Gfinity Play Like A Legend Season 2 Kicks Off Today" [http://news.futhead.com/posts/fifa-16/33628-gfinity-play-like-a-legend-season-2-kicks-off Futhead.com Mar 26, 2016]</ref> it hosted the global reveal of ''[[Battlefield 1]]'', premiering the official trailer and live stream from the Gfinity Arena in May 2016,<ref>"Battlefield 1 interview: EA Studios EVP on World War 1 setting, single player, remasters and horses" [http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/battlefield-1-interview-ea-studios-evp-world-war-1-setting-single-player-remasters-horses-1558771 International Business Times May, 2016]</ref> the $20,000 ''Call of Duty'' World League Summer Masters,<ref>"$20,000 Call of Duty World League tournament taking place at the Gfinity Arena next month" [http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/20-000-call-of-duty-world-league-tournament-taking-place-at-the-gfinity-arena-next-month/0168089 mcv.com June, 2016]</ref> the ''[[Gears of War]]'' European Open tournaments and the [[Gillette]] Championship<ref>"Gillette makes smooth move into esports with Gfinity" [https://sbcnews.co.uk/esports-fantasy/2016/06/08/gfinity-partners-gilette/ sbcnews.co.uk June, 2016]</ref> in July 2016, the Serious Rainbow 6 tournament with [[Jme (MC)|grime MC JME]]<ref>"Jme and Gfinity join forces for a series of gaming tournaments" [http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/tech-news/jme-and-gfinity-join-forces-for-a-series-of-gaming-tournaments-11364084210656 BT.com Sept, 2016]</ref> and the Nintendo Summer of Splat Finals<ref>"The Splatoon Summer of Splat begins this July!" [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2016/July/The-Splatoon-Summer-of-Splat-begins-this-July--1120899.html Nintendo.co.uk Aug, 2016]</ref> in September 2016. The ''CS:GO'' Invitational took place at the Eurogamer Expo in the NEC in Birmingham.<ref>"$100,000 Gfinity CS:GO Invitational" [http://www.hltv.org/news/18656-100000-gfinity-csgo-invitational HLTV.org Sept, 2016]</ref> In December 2016 it delivered the $100,000 Gears Pro Circuit: London tournament.<ref>"RECAP - GEARS PRO CIRCUIT LONDON OPEN" [https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/esports/recap-gpc-london-open gearsofwar.com Dec, 2016]</ref>
Gfinity hosted the first [[FIA Formula E]] Race Off event in January 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/january/senna-prost-trade-cars-for-consoles-to-race-fans-in-the-next-generation-of-gaming.aspx|title=Senna & Prost trade cars for consoles to race fans in the next generation of gaming – Formula E|website=www.fiaformulae.com|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> and in the same month delivered the [[Halo (series)|''Halo'']] World Championship Tour <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/gaming/487841/Halo-World-Championships-Xbox-One-Gfinity|title=Halo World Championship Tour: Watch all the Halo 5 action from the Gfinity Arena|date=15 January 2016|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> followed by the [[Vainglory (video game)|''Vainglory'']] European Winter Championship in March 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esports-news.co.uk/2016/03/22/team-secret-wins-vainglory-european-winter-championship|title=Team Secret wins Vainglory European Winter Championship at the Gfinity Arena - Esports News UK|date=22 March 2016|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> the second year in the ''FIFA'' Play Like a Legend tournament,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.futhead.com/posts/fifa-16/33628-gfinity-play-like-a-legend-season-2-kicks-off|title=FIFA 18 News, Information and Guides - Futhead News|first=|last=Futhead|website=Futhead - Your FIFA Community|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> it hosted the global reveal of ''[[Battlefield 1]]'', premiering the official trailer and live stream from the Gfinity Arena in May 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/battlefield-1-interview-ea-studios-evp-world-war-1-setting-single-player-remasters-horses-1558771|title=Battlefield 1 interview: EA Studios EVP on World War 1 setting, single player, remasters and horses|first=Ben|last=Skipper|date=7 May 2016|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> the $20,000 ''Call of Duty'' World League Summer Masters,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mcvuk.com/esports/20-000-call-of-duty-world-league-tournament-taking-place-at-the-gfinity-arena-next-month|title=$20,000 Call of Duty World League tournament taking place at the Gfinity Arena next month|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> the ''[[Gears of War]]'' European Open tournaments and the [[Gillette]] Championship<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sbcnews.co.uk/esports-fantasy/2016/06/08/gfinity-partners-gilette/|title=Gillette makes smooth move into esports with Gfinity|date=8 June 2016|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> in July 2016, the Serious Rainbow 6 tournament with [[Jme (MC)|grime MC JME]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/tech-news/jme-and-gfinity-join-forces-for-a-series-of-gaming-tournaments-11364084210656|title=Jme and Gfinity join forces for a series of gaming tournaments|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> and the Nintendo Summer of Splat Finals<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2016/July/The-Splatoon-Summer-of-Splat-begins-this-July--1120899.html|title=The Splatoon Summer of Splat begins this July!|website=Nintendo of Europe GmbH|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> in September 2016. The ''CS:GO'' Invitational took place at the Eurogamer Expo in the NEC in Birmingham.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hltv.org/news/18656-100000-gfinity-csgo-invitational|title=$100,000 Gfinity CS:GO Invitational|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> In December 2016 it delivered the $100,000 Gears Pro Circuit: London tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/esports/recap-gpc-london-open|title=Recap: Gears Pro Circuit London Open - Gears of War - Official Site|website=gearsofwar.com|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>


=== 2017 ===
=== 2017 ===
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Gfinity organised the Gears Pro Circuit: Mexico in Mexico City and ''Call of Duty'' World League London in January, the EU ''Halo'' World Championship London at the Great Hall in [[Wembley Stadium]] and the LATAM ''Halo'' World Championship in Mexico City in February and the Gears Pro Circuit: Paris in La Gaîté Lyrique in May.
Gfinity organised the Gears Pro Circuit: Mexico in Mexico City and ''Call of Duty'' World League London in January, the EU ''Halo'' World Championship London at the Great Hall in [[Wembley Stadium]] and the LATAM ''Halo'' World Championship in Mexico City in February and the Gears Pro Circuit: Paris in La Gaîté Lyrique in May.


In January a partnership with [[Mediacom]] was announced.<ref>"MEDIACOM PARTNERS WITH GFINITY" [https://www.sportindustry.biz/news/mediacom-partners-gfinity sportsindustry.biz Jan, 2017]</ref>
In January a partnership with [[Mediacom]] was announced.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportindustry.biz/news/mediacom-partners-gfinity|title=MediaCom partners with Gfinity|date=30 January 2017|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>


The company was selected by [[Microsoft]]<ref>"Gfinity exclusive partnership with Microsoft" [http://www.stockmarketwire.com/article/5531596/Gfinity-exclusive-partnership-with-Microsoft.html Apr, 2017]</ref> in April to be the exclusive tournament operator for the [[Forza (series)|Forza]] Racing Championship 2017.<ref>"Gfinity becomes global tournament partner for the Forza Racing Championship" [http://www.esports-pro.com/articles/business/gfinity-becomes-global-tournament-partner-for-the-forza-racing-championship Apr, 2017]</ref>
The company was selected by [[Microsoft]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stockmarketwire.com/article/5531596/Gfinity-exclusive-partnership-with-Microsoft.html|title=Gfinity exclusive partnership with Microsoft - 13 April 2017 - Stock Market Wire|website=www.stockmarketwire.com|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> in April to be the exclusive tournament operator for the [[Forza (series)|Forza]] Racing Championship 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esports-pro.com/articles/business/gfinity-becomes-global-tournament-partner-for-the-forza-racing-championship|title=Gfinity becomes global tournament partner for the Forza Racing Championship|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>


== Online tournaments ==
== Online tournaments ==


Gfinity runs tournaments on its online platform for games on [[PlayStation 4]], Xbox and PC which are open to registered competitors, membership is free. It also hosts competitions for companies such as [[Activision]] and Microsoft and has partnered with global brands such as the FIA Formula E,<ref>"Full capacity at Gfinity Arena to launch the first in a series of Forza 6 fan gaming events" [https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/senna-claims-first-formula-e-race-off-title-669464/ motorsport.com Jan, 2016]</ref> OMEN by HP, Gillette<ref>"GILLETTE STRIKES ESPORTS DEAL WITH GFINITY" [https://www.sportindustry.biz/news/gillette-strikes-esports-deal-gfinity sportsindustry.biz June, 2016]</ref> and Virgin Media.<ref>"Virgin Media makes play for video gamers" [https://www.ft.com/content/b212349c-6dd3-11e6-a0c9-1365ce54b926 ft.com Aug, 2016]</ref>
Gfinity runs tournaments on its online platform for games on [[PlayStation 4]], Xbox and PC which are open to registered competitors, membership is free. It also hosts competitions for companies such as [[Activision]] and Microsoft and has partnered with global brands such as the FIA Formula E,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/senna-claims-first-formula-e-race-off-title-669464/|title=Senna claims first Formula E Race Off title|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> OMEN by HP, Gillette<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportindustry.biz/news/gillette-strikes-esports-deal-gfinity|title=GILLETTE STRIKES ESPORTS DEAL WITH GFINITY|date=17 June 2016|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> and Virgin Media.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/b212349c-6dd3-11e6-a0c9-1365ce54b926|title=Subscribe to read|website=Financial Times|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>


It launched the ''[[FIFA 17]]'' Futhead tournament in Europe, North and Latin America in June 2016 in partnership with Futhead.<ref>Gfinity and Futhead Bring You - Futhead Cups [http://news.futhead.com/posts/fut/34194-gfinity-and-futhead-bring-you-futhead-cups futhead.com June, 2016]</ref> In March 2017 the tournament expanded to PlayStation 4.
It launched the ''[[FIFA 17]]'' Futhead tournament in Europe, North and Latin America in June 2016 in partnership with Futhead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.futhead.com/posts/fut/34194-gfinity-and-futhead-bring-you-futhead-cups|title=FIFA 18 News, Information and Guides - Futhead News|first=|last=Futhead|website=Futhead - Your FIFA Community|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref> In March 2017 the tournament expanded to PlayStation 4.


It launched the Gfinity Elite Series in March 2017 with the Challenger Series supporting ''CS:GO'', Rocket League and ''[[Street Fighter V]]''.<ref>"Street Fighter V Joins the Gfinity Challenger Series" [http://shoryuken.com/2017/03/08/street-fighter-v-joins-the-gfinity-challenger-series/ shoryuken.com March, 2017]</ref>
It launched the Gfinity Elite Series in March 2017 with the Challenger Series supporting ''CS:GO'', Rocket League and ''[[Street Fighter V]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2017/03/08/street-fighter-v-joins-the-gfinity-challenger-series/|title=Street Fighter V Joins the Gfinity Challenger Series|date=8 March 2017|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 08:21, 27 March 2018

Gfinity, Plc.
Company typePublic limited company
FoundedSeptember 2012 (2012-09)
Headquarters,
Number of employees
20+ (2017)
Websitewww.gfinityplc.com

Gfinity, founded in 2012, is a UK based eSports company which operates globally. It is based in London at the UK's only dedicated eSports Arena and is listed on the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market trading under LON:GFIN.[1]

It hosts daily online tournaments from its online tournament platform as well as regular events at its arena that are broadcast online. It also has a free app for Xbox One; Tournament Builder.[2] In March 2017 the Gfinity Challenger Series launched, as part of the Elite Series.[3]

History

2012 - 2014

Gfinity merged with The Warped Gaming League, the online league and tournament platform, in 2013.[4] It hosted G1 in July 2013 followed by G2 and G3 took place at the Copper Box at the Olympic Park in August 2014; which included a $30,000 Call of Duty, a $7,500 FIFA and a $15,000 StarCraft tournament.[5]

2015

Gfinity hosted the Call of Duty European Championships at the Royal Opera House in February 2015.[6]

Gfinity opened the first dedicated eSports Arena in early 2015 in Fulham, London.[7] when it partnered with Vue Cinemas[8] and organised over 20 offline events from the Gfinity Arena in the 2015 Gfinity Championships. Games played included Hearthstone, FIFA and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Over $500,000 in prize money was paid out to teams and players. The Championships attracted over 58 million views.[9]

2016

Gfinity hosted the first FIA Formula E Race Off event in January 2016[10] and in the same month delivered the Halo World Championship Tour [11] followed by the Vainglory European Winter Championship in March 2015,[12] the second year in the FIFA Play Like a Legend tournament,[13] it hosted the global reveal of Battlefield 1, premiering the official trailer and live stream from the Gfinity Arena in May 2016,[14] the $20,000 Call of Duty World League Summer Masters,[15] the Gears of War European Open tournaments and the Gillette Championship[16] in July 2016, the Serious Rainbow 6 tournament with grime MC JME[17] and the Nintendo Summer of Splat Finals[18] in September 2016. The CS:GO Invitational took place at the Eurogamer Expo in the NEC in Birmingham.[19] In December 2016 it delivered the $100,000 Gears Pro Circuit: London tournament.[20]

2017

Gfinity organised the Gears Pro Circuit: Mexico in Mexico City and Call of Duty World League London in January, the EU Halo World Championship London at the Great Hall in Wembley Stadium and the LATAM Halo World Championship in Mexico City in February and the Gears Pro Circuit: Paris in La Gaîté Lyrique in May.

In January a partnership with Mediacom was announced.[21]

The company was selected by Microsoft[22] in April to be the exclusive tournament operator for the Forza Racing Championship 2017.[23]

Online tournaments

Gfinity runs tournaments on its online platform for games on PlayStation 4, Xbox and PC which are open to registered competitors, membership is free. It also hosts competitions for companies such as Activision and Microsoft and has partnered with global brands such as the FIA Formula E,[24] OMEN by HP, Gillette[25] and Virgin Media.[26]

It launched the FIFA 17 Futhead tournament in Europe, North and Latin America in June 2016 in partnership with Futhead.[27] In March 2017 the tournament expanded to PlayStation 4.

It launched the Gfinity Elite Series in March 2017 with the Challenger Series supporting CS:GO, Rocket League and Street Fighter V.[28]

References

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  2. ^ "Make your own ladders and leagues with Gfinity's Xbox One app". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Gfinity announce details on their upcoming Gfinity Challenger Series". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  4. ^ "How Gfinity wants to establish eSports in the UK". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  5. ^ "Gfinity - UKs Biggest eSports Tournament Wraps-Up". 4 August 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  6. ^ Stuart, Keith (11 February 2015). "Call of Duty European championships to be hosted by Royal Opera House". the Guardian. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Inside the UK's first dedicated eSports arena". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  8. ^ "UK's first eSports arena opens in London next month". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  9. ^ "Gfinity blows away targets with 58m viewers in 2015". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  10. ^ "Senna & Prost trade cars for consoles to race fans in the next generation of gaming – Formula E". www.fiaformulae.com. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  11. ^ "Halo World Championship Tour: Watch all the Halo 5 action from the Gfinity Arena". 15 January 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  12. ^ "Team Secret wins Vainglory European Winter Championship at the Gfinity Arena - Esports News UK". 22 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  13. ^ Futhead. "FIFA 18 News, Information and Guides - Futhead News". Futhead - Your FIFA Community. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  14. ^ Skipper, Ben (7 May 2016). "Battlefield 1 interview: EA Studios EVP on World War 1 setting, single player, remasters and horses". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  15. ^ "$20,000 Call of Duty World League tournament taking place at the Gfinity Arena next month". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  16. ^ "Gillette makes smooth move into esports with Gfinity". 8 June 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  17. ^ "Jme and Gfinity join forces for a series of gaming tournaments". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  18. ^ "The Splatoon Summer of Splat begins this July!". Nintendo of Europe GmbH. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  19. ^ "$100,000 Gfinity CS:GO Invitational". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  20. ^ "Recap: Gears Pro Circuit London Open - Gears of War - Official Site". gearsofwar.com. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  21. ^ "MediaCom partners with Gfinity". 30 January 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  22. ^ "Gfinity exclusive partnership with Microsoft - 13 April 2017 - Stock Market Wire". www.stockmarketwire.com. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  23. ^ "Gfinity becomes global tournament partner for the Forza Racing Championship". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  24. ^ "Senna claims first Formula E Race Off title". Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  25. ^ "GILLETTE STRIKES ESPORTS DEAL WITH GFINITY". 17 June 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  26. ^ "Subscribe to read". Financial Times. Retrieved 27 March 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  27. ^ Futhead. "FIFA 18 News, Information and Guides - Futhead News". Futhead - Your FIFA Community. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  28. ^ "Street Fighter V Joins the Gfinity Challenger Series". 8 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2018.