满帆大学 recently teamed up with 射线游戏 and Rare Drop to produce the inaugural Sunburst Classic Championship, 一个具有里程碑意义的电子竞技赛事 MLB秀. Presented by Orlando Health and streamed live from the 满帆大学 Orlando Health Fortress, the baseball video game LAN event saw the top two players from this summer’s Sunburst Circuit flown to Orlando to compete for the championship title.

Utilizing the production power of the Fortress, the show featured a full range of LED screens, 激光, and a baseball diamond stage design that transformed the venue into a digital ballpark. “The Fortress is one of our favorite venues to produce esports events at,” said Rare Drop CEO and Executive Producer Kevin Murray. “它提供了一个非常完整的方案, and working with the students and the team is always a positive experience.”

After battling through the ranks of hundreds of entrants from around the United States and Canada in Sony Interactive’s massively popular 美国职业棒球大联盟秀, players “Bayko” and “Zazzi” were flown to Orlando to compete head to head in the Fortress for cash prizes. 经过三轮游戏后, “扎齐”最终胜出, 拿走了8美元,000 while second-place player “Bayko” was awarded $2,000英镑的奖金.

满帆 has continued to serve as a leader in esports live events, including partnering with Rare Drop and other major sports organizations such as Bolts Gaming to produce high-level events like the 秋儿的挑战.

As with any esports event at 满帆, 满帆 Armada athletes and grads worked to bring the event to life. Grad Nacip “Phoenix” Fayad and current student Jagger Fenwick worked, 分别, as Game Technician and Stage Manager during the show, 和场馆工作人员一起工作, 坦帕湾光芒队代表, and Rare Drop’s production team to bring the virtual MLB experience to viewers online.

“When it comes to producing an esports tournament, 满帆大学 is a leader in this field, and we were excited to partner with the 满帆 team to host our inaugural Sunburst Invitational LAN Championship, “ said Rays Vice President of Marketing Patrick Abts. 从一开始, it was a smooth process working with staff and students who delivered an excellent gaming experience for those watching in person or viewing online.”

Along with gaining valuable experience during the event, 游戏业务 & 的电子竞技 bachelor’s student and Armada varsity caster Jagger Fenwick was also awarded $7,500 in scholarship funds on behalf of the Tampa Bay Rays for his commitment to his studies, 无敌舰队组织, 以及满帆的现场活动.

Scholarship recipient Jagger Fenwick on stage with 满帆’s Becca Godsey, 纱丽Kitelyn, 和射线代表竹谷由纪.

“Building the Sunburst Classic Championship alongside 射线游戏 and Rare Drop has been an absolute pleasure – from esports and gaming industry knowledge, elevated event production capabilities, 以及粉丝参与专业知识, this event truly brought to life an elite inaugural event featuring 美国职业棒球大联盟秀,” said Bennett 新闻ome, 满帆's Director of 的电子竞技 Growth & 发展.

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