[Dox]

GAMECOM is here for Aussie eSports!


Plantronics is a global leader in audio communications for businesses and consumers. We have pioneered new trends in audio technology for 50 years, creating innovative products that allow people to simply communicate. From Unified Communication solutions to Bluetooth headsets, we deliver uncompromising quality, an ideal experience, and extraordinary service. Plantronics is used by every company in the Fortune 100, as well as 911 dispatch, air traffic control and the New York Stock Exchange.

As some of you may have already noticed, Plantronics' GAMECOM brand has decided to invest in the Australian eSports scene - at Australian Cyber League (ACL), Esports Gaming Network (ESGN) and League of Legends Australia (LOLA) and some local LAN events around the country. Today, GAMECOM is announcing their Social Media & Website, as well as their next few goals in Aussie eSports - their own team, and a tournament.


GAMECOM Website
Plantronics GAMECOM is proud to release its new community portal, a hub for gamers across Australia and New Zealand to check out our latest products, eSports teams and even compete in specialist online tournaments. GAMECOM believes gaming is a fantastic pastime for all, from the casual weekend session to the most hardcore of competition. We have embraced the gaming culture and want to share that with like minded community groups and individuals. That's why we've setup this localised website and launched new Facebook and Twitter sites.

GAMECOM is diving headfirst into the gaming world and a great way to do that is by supporting eSports organisations and teams. We already some of support Australia's biggest competitive gaming organisations in the Australian Cyber League (ACL), Esports Gaming Network (ESGN) and League of Legends Australia (LOLA) and we'll be looking to become more involved in the scene soon. So if you're a competitive gamer, whether it be for PC, Ps3 or Xbox 360, you'll be seeing a lot of us this year. Who knows, maybe we'll be sponsoring your team soon!

We look forward to making 2012 a big year of gaming for you all, and even bigger in years to come. So welcome to our site! Check out our great products, sign up for our forums, follow us on Twitter and Like our page on Facebook!


Team GAMECOM
To start the ball rolling, recruitment begins for GAMECOM's team support division. Targeting PC, XBOX and PS3 teams and players, GAMECOM has several tiers of sponsorship in which they hope they can give the widest reach of support to the community;


Sponsor Tier 1:
Teams in sponsor Tier 1 are Team GAMECOM players. Every member of Team GAMECOM is a fully funded player. Flights, Accommodation, Event fees, Uniform, Gaming gear etc are all looked after - and you even get your own manager!


Sponsor Tier 2:
Teams, LANS and Organisations in sponsor Tier 2 are GAMECOM partner teams. These teams are supported by GAMECOM with some funding, but mostly receive Plantronics GAMECOM gear and some other fringe benefits.


Sponsor Tier 3:
Teams, LANS and Organisations in sponsor Tier 3 are GAMECOM supported. This means GAMECOM will help them out with some free gear to give out at events and/or use.

Now that you have the basic information, head over to the application page [ click here ] and apply! GAMECOM is specifically looking at PC and XBOX teams at this point in time. You can't get sponsored if you don't apply - so APPLY NOW to GAMECOM for you Team, Organisation or Local LAN party for support, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!


GAMECOM Tournament(s)
We'll be shortly announcing a few serious (and fun!) Tournaments that we'll use to promote some products, invigorate some of the smaller & niche gaming scenes - and even introduce our sponsored teams to the community through challenges! These will all be FREE TO PLAY and all will be welcomed to compete for both fun & prizes!

We will announce the decision of our first Tournament this Friday, 9th March 2012


In summary - GAMECOM is the gaming division of one of the most established and experienced audio & headset companies in the world. We've set up a local base here in Australia to help grow the scene that we love the most - eSports & competitive gaming! We'll be helping out the scene with as wide a reach as possible, sponsoring & partnering with Teams, Events, Organisations and LAN Parties.

So welcome to our site! Check out our great products, sign up for our forums, follow us on Twitter and Like our page on Facebook!

We encourage you to apply to our sponsorship opportunities HERE - and we look forward to seeing you all compete in our tournaments, with the first to be announced on Friday, 9th March!

www.gamecom.com.au

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	Flamga:
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	Pandan:
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	LordByrnsy:	very nice mr superman =) how u find out about these things? :D
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[Flamga]

Yea a mate sent me a link about this, sorta assumed you would post about it with lots of information!!! Cant wait to see what they do!

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Dox:

still catching up on stuff i was supposed to do 2 weeks ago lol :<

[TAminimat]

Should have a Tier 5 sponsor.. and sponsor TA Edarus and Friends. Go gamescom

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TAEdgE:

[dippa]

covered this the other day for GON. looks like plantronics already knows what games they want to sponsor (sc2 being a major one).

be interesting to see who they take on board - or who jumps ship ...

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Pandan:

That was a good piece of journalism on games.on.net - we noticed ;)

[SLCN.Kez]

What format does the application have to be in? .txt doesnt work and i dont have word

[Pandan]

If you're doing text, just paste it into the field. The accepted formats are PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT

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TAEdgE:

hi pandan

[TargA]

i wonder why they want to invest in mid tier players instead of actually getting 2-3 good players and giving them a salary.

edit: also the fact that you have to write an application shows how serious they are about e-sports D

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AxSGRiM:

[syfChadMann]

Originally Posted by TargA

i wonder why they want to invest in mid tier players instead of actually getting 2-3 good players and giving them a salary.

Cause they can't afford you TargA..

And mid tier = more of them = more exposure to the sponsor...
I guess?

Exposure via numbers I guess...

[TargA]

Originally Posted by TAChadMann

Cause they can't afford you TargA..

And mid tier = more of them = more exposure to the sponsor...
I guess?

Doubt that sir, who is more famous in the SEA region and outside, Moonglade or TA?

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TADivinity:

TA of course! :D

[Meatex]

I thought they want to sponsor mid and top tier?
I'm assuming that Tier 1 would be top tier players only

Also assuming this would be for Aus/Nz region and not sg?

[TargA]

Originally Posted by FaDeMeatex

I thought they want to sponsor mid and top tier?
I'm assuming that Tier 1 would be top tier players only

Also assuming this would be for Aus/Nz region and not sg?

I dont know what other players in Aus wants, but I doubt any of them would sign a contract for something like that.

[Meatex]

Doesn't PiG have essentially same deal with Tt?

Or you know something about this I don't? (honest question)
or you saying theres no players left that qualify?

[TargA]

Originally Posted by FaDeMeatex

Doesn't PiG have essentially same deal with Tt?

Or you know something about this I don't? (honest question)
or you saying theres no players left that qualify?

No idea what pig has with Tt, but u cant be a "progamer" without getting money for food and paying off the bills.

And I dont know anything about this except for whats stated in the topic, I just think its a bad way to enter e-sports. : )

[Volition]

Originally Posted by TargA

And I dont know anything about this except for whats stated in the topic, I just think its a bad way to enter e-sports. : )

That seems a little negative. At the end of the day, it is their money to spend and products to provide.

All I would suggest to any organisation/person/team signing up, just make sure you take a day or two to consider the terms of any agreement required. Assumptions are the mother of all fuckups, so dont assume things will be ok. - read everything and consider as a whole whether what is proposed is right for you. This is generic advice and not aimed at the company at all, as I have no idea what they will require for sponsorship.

I am really happy to see another company want to put some money into sc2! Does it influence me when i consider whether to buy their products? I think so.

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EveSigns:

[FvRsolis]

Submitted my application ^_^. It'd be nice to have some financial assistance to get our players off to ACL and such. ForeVeR Fighting!

[TAEdgE]

Hope these guys can match what Roz can offer!

[Churlz]

Just want to confirm that they are looking for Aus and NZ teams/players to sponsor yes?

[Dox]

Yessir~~~~

[EveTechtron]

im confused are these player sponserships or a newly formed team?

[EveSigns]

Not sure Tech i applied - if its for a team then we can apply as Team Eve. Just make a note of it in your application!!!