ROCCAT, leader in PC accessories and brand of Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announces that it has started a multi-year partnership with the League Championship Series (LCS), with ROCCAT mice and keyboards that will be used exclusively in the competition. LCS is the most important export league in North America, and the third most popular export competition in the United States. As the main partner, ROCCAT's participation will begin with the Mid-Season Showdown Finals 2021 scheduled for 10 and 11 April 2021, and then continue in June. In January 2022, the partnership will resume with LCS Lock In Tournament, followed by the regular season and culminating in the 2022 Mid-Season Showdown. Additional seasons are planned after 2022. The partnership with ROCCAT will revolutionize the experience of LCS fans. creating one-of-a-kind interactive collaborations and integrations that will take fans deeper into the competition during the hottest moments of the various matches.
“This is a great time for ROCCAT. I created this brand because I wanted to create better performing PC accessories that would allow PC gamers to win more, and because I knew these gamers would create a passionate community of fans, ”said René Korte, founder of ROCCAT and General Manager of the products. PC of Turtle Beach. “League of Legends players and fans are some of the most loyal in the world, and the opportunity to introduce the ROCCAT brand to millions of League fans, and to collaborate and significantly deepen their connection to the game they love is a honor and a privilege. "
The LCS Mid-Season Showdown Tournament is already underway and culminates in what will undoubtedly be a highly anticipated and highly attended Grand Finale on April 11, 2021. Also, when the LCS returns to its classic broadcast, ROCCAT will equip the LCS Arena & in house LCS Arcade with an assortment of its latest equipment, including the revolutionary Elo gaming headset series, the much-loved Vulcan keyboards, the lightweight Burst gaming mouse, and Sense mousepads. The Vulcan Pro and Vulcan TKL Pro keyboards, in addition to Burst mice, feature ROCCAT's all-new Titan Optical Switch technology that records clicks up to 100 times faster than standard mechanical switches and lasts twice as long.
“We are thrilled to welcome ROCCAT to the LCS family,” said Matt Archambault, Riot Games Head of Partnerships for NA & OCE Esports. “Being able to work with a brand that shows the same level of passion and attention to their users as we do is something special. We have tested the quality of the ROCCAT line firsthand and we know that their products are designed for PC gamers of a certain level. We can't wait to start working with them to provide the best possible experiences for our fans for many years to come. ”
The League of Legends community is always very attentive to the strategies and tactics performed by the best players in the world. To bring fans even closer to these extraordinary plays, key moments of matches and tournaments will be examined in detail by the league's awesome shoutcasters during the new "Flip The Switch Replay Moment" that ROCCAT and LCS are pioneering from the LCS Studio. . This chance to see in detail some of the most incredible LoL plays played by the best players in the world will be invaluable to the community.
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