Enthusiast Gaming Launches New Season of its Content Creator Competition, Rising Stars

The interactive content series culminates with the grand prize winner joining Enthusiast’s esports team, Luminosity Gaming, as a content creator, and will be sponsored by trusted brands including Elgato, Cash App and Corsair

LOS ANGELES, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming'' or the “Company”) (TSX: EGLX), a leading gaming media and entertainment company, announced that Luminosity Gaming, the company’s esports division, is hosting a new season of Rising Stars, an interactive social media and live streaming campaign that will award a grand prize winner a $100,000 contract to join Luminosity as a content creator.

Rising Stars awards smaller, up-and-coming gaming content creators with the chance to represent highly reputable brands in a series of creative challenges that narrows the field down from opening submissions to the final five creators. These finalists will all participate in a virtual livestream finale in early April, hosted by Luminosity content creators including Coney, ModelMorg, JennySmiles and additional special guests.

Livestreamed content creation continues to be a major focus for Luminosity Gaming’s audience strategy, tapping into millions of live stream viewers monthly through impassioned communities fostered by their roster of digital content creators.

The entirety of the upcoming season of Rising Stars will be presented by Elgato, with additional support through each round of the competition provided by Cash App (Subsidiary of Block, Inc. (NYSE: $XYZ)), Corsair (NASDAQ: CRSR), CTRL, Fisher College, FocusFuel, JLab, Juvee Energy Drink, PuK Gaming, Sprecher Brewing Company, Starforge Systems, and U.GG.

Throughout each round of Rising Stars, branded integrations in the form of sponsored social posts, creative video highlights, and live stream sponsored segments will be judged by Luminosity Gaming content creators based on creativity and execution to determine which creator would best represent the Luminosity brand for years to come. The top-100 finalists from the opening submission window will be narrowed down to five finalists, who will qualify for the live stream finale.

“Content creation is at the forefront of our strategy and innovation at Luminosity,” said Alex Gonzalez, SVP of Talent, Gaming & Marketing for Enthusiast Gaming. “Not only is Luminosity providing an incredible opportunity for aspiring content creators to have their voices heard, we are also generating newfound brand consideration and product awareness for our sponsors. As we continue to tap into deeply rooted creator relationships, we will celebrate fresh, inspiring community voices from a wide range of diverse backgrounds.”

Submissions for Rising Stars opened on March 1st, and are currently live for prospective creators with a deadline of March 7th. All creators are encouraged to apply. Be sure to stay tuned into Luminosity Gaming’s social media channels for the latest updates and information regarding Rising Stars.

About Enthusiast Gaming
Enthusiast Gaming is the leading gaming media and entertainment company in North America, building the largest platform for video game enthusiasts and esports fans to connect and compete worldwide. Combining the elements of its five core pillars: creators, content, communities, games, and experiences, Enthusiast Gaming provides a unique opportunity for marketers to create integrated brand solutions to connect with coveted Gen Z and Millennial audiences. Through its proprietary mix of digital media, content and gaming assets, Enthusiast Gaming continues to grow its network of communities, reflecting the scale and diversity of gaming enthusiasts today.

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