KNICKS GAMING AND TURTLE BEACH REVEAL NBA 2K LEAGUE ESPORTS PARTNERSHIP
KNICKS GAMING AND TURTLE BEACH REVEAL NBA 2K LEAGUE ESPORTS PARTNERSHIP
San Diego, CA – April 19, 2018 – Turtle Beach (NASDAQ: HEAR), the leading worldwide gaming audio brand, today announced a new partnership with Knicks Gaming as the organization’s official gaming peripherals partner for the 2018 NBA 2K League season. The partnership will see Knicks Gaming players using Turtle Beach headsets at the Knicks Gaming training facility, and the two companies also plan to produce a variety of content highlighting the fun and challenging aspects of the inaugural season. The first ever NBA 2K draft took place April 4, 2018 with Knicks Gaming selecting 9th overall and welcoming Dayvon “GOOFY757” Curry as the first ever member of the Knicks Gaming organization. League play begins with the tip-off tournament May 1-5 and runs through August 2018. NBA 2K players need every advantage possible to dominate the competition, and powerful game audio tuned for esports and crystal-clear team chat are crucial to securing victory. Knicks Gaming players will use Turtle Beach’s flagship Elite Pro gaming headsets in all practices and streaming sessions.“We’re thrilled to be an integral part of the Knicks Gaming organization during the founding year of the NBA 2K League,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Our headsets deliver a distinct competitive advantage through pinpoint accurate audio and clear team chat. Having the Knicks Gaming players using Turtle Beach audio equipment to train with and then dominate in their games will be a joy to watch.”“Turtle Beach gaming peripherals are unmatched in their ability to provide a clear advantage for our players, which makes Turtle Beach the perfect partner for Knicks Gaming,” said Kristin Bernert, general manager, Knicks Gaming.For more information on the latest Turtle Beach gaming headsets and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com , and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.About Madison Square Garden CompanyThe Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment experiences. The company presents or hosts a broad array of premier events in its diverse collection of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, CA; The Chicago Theatre; and the Wang Theatre in Boston. Other MSG properties include legendary sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL) and the New York Liberty (WNBA); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and one of the leading North American esports organizations, Counter Logic Gaming. In addition, the Company features the popular original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces New England’s preeminent Boston Calling Music Festival. Also under the MSG umbrella is TAO Group, a world-class hospitality group with globally-recognized entertainment dining and nightlife brands: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, The Stanton Social, Beauty & Essex and Vandal. More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com .About Turtle Beach CorporationTurtle Beach (http://corp.turtlebeach.com) has been revolutionizing console multiplayer gaming since the very beginning with its wide selection of industry leading, award-winning gaming headsets. Whether you're a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer, casual player, or just starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to help you truly master your skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing audio quality, clear communication, lightweight and comfortable designs and ease-of-use are just a few features that have made Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand for gamers the world over. Made for Xbox and PlayStation® consoles as well as for PC, Mac® and mobile/tablet devices, having a Turtle Beach gaming headset in your arsenal gives you the competitive advantage. The Company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
