The Global Gaming League is putting on a special event featuring one of its star players from its Primes community: KingKryptix, who has won 10 straight F1 25 tournaments. As part of the challenge event that began Aug. 10, players will attempt to beat KingKryptix’s best time at Monte Carlo: 1:12.585.
“The world is finally beginning to understand that gamers are far more than the stereotype we’ve been sold,” Clinton Sparks, founder and CEO of the Global Gaming League, told Inc. “Elite gamers are highly skilled, intensely focused, exceptional problem-solvers who understand that communication, teamwork, adaptability, and decision-making are everything. You don’t reach the highest levels of gaming without a very specific kind of intelligence.”
“Most gamers probably never imagined air traffic control as a career their skills could translate into,” Sparks said.
"People often assume that success in one industry doesn't translate to another. I've spent my career proving the opposite." - Clinton Sparks
Clinton Sparks, Global Gaming League CEO joins Yahoo Finance's Josh Lipton and breaks down the Global Gaming League (GGL), which is an inclusive competitive gaming ecosystem featuring celebrity-owned teams, subscription tiers, and developer partnerships designed to connect casual gamers and mainstream pop culture with the broader esports world.
This month, the Global Gaming League revealed that actor Seth Green has joined the advisory board, as they will also be holding a tournament in his name. The appointment to their board adds a little more credibility to the mix, as well as some celebrity attention to what they're trying to achieve.
