In recent months, PlayStation has been making waves in the esports space. It all began last year, when Sony Interactive Entertainment, along with RTS, acquired the Evolution Championship Series. Then, mere weeks ago, Sony announced a line of esports-focused hardware, including headsets and monitors. Now, the PlayStation brand has expanded further into the dynamic realms of esports, acquiring the Repeat.gg platform.
For almost a decade, Repeat.gg has operated as a platform that enables players from around the world to compete against one another in a range of games. It’s a peer-to-peer service that links up players, hosts leaderboards, and empowers players to become esports competitors at the lowest level, potentially kick-starting their careers. It’s one of the most popular platforms of its kind, joined by the likes of Z-League and Midnite, and now, it’s a part of the PlayStation family.
Entertainment Expands Into Esports
If there’s one thing PlayStation is known for, it’s the slew of remarkable single-player titles under its belt. For generations, Sony Interactive Entertainment, along with its subsidiaries, has produced countless top-tier titles, but the multiplayer, competitive side of PlayStation has never fared too well. Now, SIE is looking to right that wrong, entering the esports industry in earnest through tactical acquisitions and the provision of key esports peripherals.
In a statement, Steven Roberts, the President of Global Competitive Gaming at SIE, explained:
At PlayStation, our vision for esports has always been about breaking down barriers for gamers to compete at all levels. Together with the talented Repeat.gg team, we’re excited to explore more ways for players to engage in competitive gaming and expand the breadth of our esports offerings. This is just the start of our journey and we look forward to sharing more updates with our community in the future.
As a platform, Repeat.gg gives players a place
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