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SK Gaming is a leading esports organization and one of the world’s most recognized brands in competitive video gaming. Founded in 1997, ‚Schroet Kommando‘ has grown from a passionate group of friends into a successful esports business with offices in Cologne and Berlin, Germany.
In the past two decades, SK Gaming managed to win more than 60 major championship titles and millions in prize money earnings across a variety of disciplines. SK dominated several esports titles with the legendary Swedish Counter-Strike team, Quake superstar rapha, the FIFA twins, its long-standing Warcraft III division or the Brazilian Global Offensive heroes, among others. Along the way, SK developed some of the most iconic personalities in esports history and pioneered the industry on multiple frontiers, both as an ambitious competitor and an innovative business.
While proud of its achievements on and off the field, SK Gaming has always valued the international atmosphere among its members, promoting friendship between players and staff from all ethnic and religious backgrounds since its very first day.
In the past two decades, SK Gaming managed to win more than 60 major championship titles and millions in prize money earnings across a variety of disciplines. SK dominated several esports titles with the legendary Swedish Counter-Strike team, Quake superstar rapha, the FIFA twins, its long-standing Warcraft III division or the Brazilian Global Offensive heroes, among others. Along the way, SK developed some of the most iconic personalities in esports history and pioneered the industry on multiple frontiers, both as an ambitious competitor and an innovative business.
While proud of its achievements on and off the field, SK Gaming has always valued the international atmosphere among its members, promoting friendship between players and staff from all ethnic and religious backgrounds since its very first day.
Overview
Location
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne
Founded date
1997
Mentions in press and media 7
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| Nov 1, 2017 | The esports memorabilia scene is big — and blockchain may make it huge | They line the rails along the exits at sporting events – eager fans and autograph collectors, straining to nab that sweaty wristband or scrawled signature from their favorite athletes. For some, it’s pure fan worship. For others, it’s part ... |
| Nov 1, 2017 | The esports memorabilia scene is big — and blockchain may make it huge | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more. They line the rails along the exits at sporting events – eager fans and autograph collectors, straining to nab that sweaty wristband or... |
| Oct 12, 2009 | Advice: If your Internet connection drops out while playing an online game, don't stab a random person | Oh, dear. We’ve all been there: you’re playing your favorite game online, and then WHAM-O~! you lose your Internet connection. The usual course of action is to mutter “Gosh darn it” to your self, then go about your business. An unusual cour... |
| Jun 26, 2008 | Intricately detailed Quake III map of the Simpsons' house | NERD ALERT I find it hard to believe someone could have such an obsessive love of both The Simpsons and Quake III, that they would feel it necessary to make something like this. I wonder how it plays. How have I not seen this before? With l... |
| Jun 4, 2008 | SteelSeries eBays its gaming gear for China charity | SteelSeries, the across-the-pond pro gaming gear outfit, has set up an auction for a bunch of their stuff with the proceeds going to the Red Cross Society of China. I currently have most of the stuff they’re putting on the block, and I can ... |
| Jul 27, 2005 | How Dare Anyone Help Promote A Song Without First Paying Money! | The latest over-reaction by the folks at the RIAA is apparently to shut down a site that was hosting “machinima” music videos. Machinima, of course, is the use of video game settings to create movies and has been quite popular among some fo... |
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FAQ about SK Gaming
When was SK Gaming founded?
SK Gaming was founded in 1997.
What has the press written about SK Gaming?
Parsers VC has collected 7 articles mentioning SK Gaming, among them “The esports memorabilia scene is big — and blockchain may make it huge” (Nov 1, 2017) and “The esports memorabilia scene is big — and blockchain may make it huge” (Nov 1, 2017).
Is SK Gaming still active?
Yes, SK Gaming is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 30, 2021.