PGL has unveiled the complete team list for its upcoming Counter-Strike Major in Singapore. However, four well-known organizations will not compete under their usual brands. BC.Game, 1win, BetBoom Team and PARIVISION will play under different names.
This is interesting because a Major is the biggest stage in Counter-Strike. As a result, fans will see familiar rosters under unfamiliar tags and logos, and one of the new logos has already started a debate in the community.
Why Four Teams Had to Rebrand
The reason is simple. The companies behind BC.Game, 1win, BetBoom and PARIVISION are not licensed to operate in Singapore. Therefore, these organizations could not compete under their usual brands.
The situation is not new for the scene. For example, Imperial faced a similar issue at the StarLadder Major, where the team also avoided the logo of the bookmaker Gamdom.
New Names and Logos
BC.Game and 1win changed their branding completely. BC.Game will play as GOSH, the live-streaming platform with which the organization recently partnered. Meanwhile, 1win will compete as THE ONE. Both teams will use entirely new logos.
BetBoom Team and PARIVISION took a lighter approach. Their full names include the name of a bookmaker, so they cannot use them. Instead, they will appear as BB Team and PVISION, respectively. In addition, both teams will keep their usual logos, because those logos do not match the bookmakers’ logos.
Imperial will again play with its regular logo instead of the Gamdom logo, as it did at the StarLadder Major. Meanwhile, 100 Thieves chose a logo with the full “100 Thieves” inscription instead of the standard 100T version.
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Full Stage Breakdown
PGL Major Singapore will kick off on November 24 with Stage 1, which features 16 teams. The lineup includes Ninjas in Pyjamas, PVISION, HEROIC, FaZe Clan, Eternal Fire, 100 Thieves, Team Liquid and 9z Globant. It also features M80, Dendele, Imperial Esports, Wildcard, GOSH, FlyQuest, Chinggis Warriors and Lynn Vision Gaming.
Eight more teams will join in Stage 2. They are FUT Esports, Nemiga Gaming, G2 Esports, THE ONE, NAVI, Astralis, MIBR and The MongolZ. Finally, another eight will enter in Stage 3. These are MOUZ, Team Vitality, Aurora Gaming, Team Spirit, BB Team, Team Falcons, FURIA and Legacy.
Community Notices a Familiar Logo
Meanwhile, the new THE ONE logo has drawn attention online. Members of the community say it looks very similar to the logo of Titan.
What This Means for the Major
In summary, the Singapore Major will start with 16 teams on November 24, and 16 more will join in the later stages. Four of the 32 participants will appear under new identities. Therefore, viewers should check the new names carefully, especially GOSH, THE ONE, BB Team and PVISION. Finally, these changes show how local rules and bookmaker sponsorships can directly shape the look of a major esports event.
