BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, August 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Verizon is now the official spouse of Twitch Rivals North America’s 5G and 4G LTE network, a series of tournaments designed for Twitch streamers. Together, Verizon and Twitch will collaborate on media integration and streaming on Twitch Rivals streams, Twitch event activations, and innovate in combination using the power of Verizon’s ultra-wide 5G broadband network, the 5G designed for gamers. Twitch and Verizon will co-create 5G concepts during the marriage relationship, exploring the effect 5G can have on the entire industry.
“From converting the way creators and enthusiasts watch and play, to creating new immersive tactics for the large gaming network to connect through enhanced online and face-to-face experiences, the mix of Twitch’s influence and the effect it will have on 5G on the gaming industry is opening up. incredible doors for innovation,” said John Nitti, Verizon’s media director. Walker Jacobs, Twitch’s revenue director, added, “We’re excited to deepen our relationship with Verizon, and we’re excited to announce that you’re the official marketing spouse of Twitch Rivals and our exclusive spouse of rivals on the wireless and 5G network.” We look forward to the union with Verizon to bring a mix of competitive games, broadcasts, sports, celebrities and entertainment under Rivals, and to push the barriers of what is imaginable to the Rivals franchise.” More recently, Verizon announced that it was the official sponsor of the FaZe Clan 5G and 4G LTE network, one of the world’s most popular gaming organizations. Verizon also announced its multi-year relationship with the League of Legends Championship Series of Riot Games as the league’s official 5G network and the wife of wireless service. In addition, Verizon disclosed its relationship with Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics, equipping Marvel’s Avengers’ official telecommunications spouse. Verizon had in the past shown its determination to players and enthusiasts by keeping the network connected during the COVID-19 pandemic through Pay It. Forward LIVE, a weekly series of music and games in aid of small businesses that has gained almost 90 million perspectives during the 10 weeks of the series. Nearly 40 million people attended weekly game events with popular players. Lately, 5G broadband is available in parts of 36 cities.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was established on June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, data and entertainment products and array based in New York City and with a Presence, Verizon generated profits of $131.9 billion in 2019. The company delivers voice, knowledge and video and responses across its award-winning networks and platforms, creating the call for reliable mobility, connectivity, security and network control for visitors.
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