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epic.LAN announces Intel partnership

UK-based gaming and esports event organiser epic.LAN has announced a one-year partnership with North American technology company Intel.As a result of the agreement, Intel will headline epic.LAN’s VALORANT esports tournaments in 2021, with the organiser’s epic32 competition having an increased prize pool of £2,000 minimum.

The prize pool could rise up to £4,300 depending on the number of teams competing in epic32’s VALORANT tournament. In addition, casual gamers will also have the opportunity to take part in the ‘Intel Community Championship’.

Jon Winkle, epic.LAN Managing Director, commented: “Intel is one of the biggest names in gaming and has been a long-standing supporter of all levels of esports worldwide.