Pokémon UNITE, the first team strategy battle game in the Pokémon series
The smartphone version of the game was released in September, and just as we were taking a brief break, new information has surfaced!
(JCG), an e-sports online tournament platform provider, and Pokémon Inc. will hold the first "Pokémon UNITE Winter Tournament", a one-day official online tournament, on Saturday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5. The tournament will be held on December 4 (Sat. ) and December 5 (Sun.), 2012.
Entries are being accepted from today, November 22 (Monday).
The competition will be live-streamed on the official Pokémon Unite YouTube channel.
Don't miss it!
1DAY完結のオンライン大会『Pokémon UNITE』Winter Tournamentを、12月から1月に開催❗
本日より、12月4日（土）、5日（日）に開催される第一回大会のエントリー受付を開始?https://t.co/zIHympOThx
また、本大会の模様は公式YouTubeチャンネルでライブ配信予定?#ポケモンユナイト pic.twitter.com/57ivJ3Y6F7
— ポケモンユナイト公式 (@poke_unite_jp) November 22, 2021
About JCG Inc.
JCG JCG Inc. is Japan 's largest e-sports provider, offering an e-sports online competition platform.
Originally a subsidiary of Bitcash Corporation, JCG was transferred to Junichi Matsumoto, CEO, in 2019 when Bitcash closed its e-sports business, and became independent from the group.
In January of last year, JCG raised a total of 570 million yen in funding from foreign institutional investors, and in May of this year, it raised a total of 500 million yen in funding from DBJ Capital, Japan Venture Capital, Mizuho Capital, and others.
JCG organizes and operates more than 1,000 online and offline e-sports tournaments each year, with a total of 292,000 participants per year.
JCG also supports the formation and activation of user communities through e-sports tournaments and events, based on the company's social philosophy of "continuing to be a company that provides a place for trust, security, and enthusiasm.
About "Pokémon UNITE Winter Tournament
Pokémon UNITE Winter Tournament The "Pokémon UNITE Winter Tournament" is anopen, casual, one-day online tournament in which teams of five players can enter using the "Friend Match" function within Pokémon UNITE.
As mentioned above, the first tournament will be held on Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5.
The second tournament will be held on January 8 (Sat) and 9 (Sun).
The top teams from each tournament may be able to participate in an invitation-only offline tournament scheduled to be held in the Kanto area in the future. ..?
| Pokémon UNITE Winter Tournament" Tournament Outline | |
|---|---|
| Schedule |
1st Round Block A: Saturday, December 4, 12:30 p.m. B Block: Sunday, December 5, 12:30 p.m. 2nd A block: Saturday, January 8, 12:30 p.m. B Block: Sunday, January 9, 12:30 p.m. |
| Entry format | Team entry of 5 to 6 players |
| Entry period |
Round 1: Monday, November 22, 17:00 - Monday, November 29, 15:00 |
| Tournament Format | Single elimination tournament format Matches from the first round to the quarterfinals: 1 match to be played first [BO1]. Semifinal and Final Matches: 2 games to be played first [BO3]. |
| Capacity | Up to 512 teams per tournament *If the number of entries exceeds 512, participating teams will be determined by lottery. *If the number of entries exceeds 512, teams will be selected by lottery. |
| Match format | Standard Battle - Friends Match - Remota Stadium |
| Software to be used | The latest version of "Pokémon UNITE" (Nintendo Switch version and smartphone version) |
| Eligibility | The applicant must be at least 16 years old at the time of application for this tournament. If a team includes a player under 20 years old, the player's parent or guardian must give permission for the player to participate in the tournament. The player must be able to read, write, and communicate in Japanese. The applicant must be able to communicate with the tournament management through "Discord," a chat application designated by the tournament management. Be able to follow the instructions of the interviewer and the management during the official distribution of the tournament. |
Please wait for further details to be announced!
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