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SCUF GAMING LAUNCHES SCUF TACTICAL APPAREL COLLECTION WITH A FOCUS ON STYLE, COMFORT & FIT FOR TODAY’S GAMER

 

PRESS RELEASE: 15th MAY 2014 – The SCUF TACTICAL collection is the new cool, whether you're a fashion guru, gamer or just simply elite, you’re going to love the way you look and feel in the new SCUF hoodie, hat and tees. The collection includes military design qualities and was designed with style and comfort in mind for extended gaming sessions.

 

Duncan Ironmonger, CEO & Co-Founder of Scuf Gaming says, “We’re extremely pleased with the way the SCUF TACTICAL collection came together and the positive feedback we’ve received from the gaming community. We designed the collection with a focus on style, fit and special features that we knew SCUF fans would appreciate, like the shoulder loop on the tees to make game-play easier. We’re confident our customers will become big fans of this new SCUF gear.”

 

The tees are made of 100% high grade, dense and breathable cotton and offer extreme comfort and durability for gamers to breath easy while their opponents struggle.  Tees come in two colors: CAMO and WHITE; offer a close fit and include the SCUF logo on the chest, curved shoulder seams and back shoulder panels.   An exciting new feature on the tees is the shoulder loops which allow for headphone cables to stay away from a gamer’s hands while in game-play.

 

The SCUF PURSUIT hoodie is perfect for major gaming events when the air temp is cool and you need to focus.  The black hoodie has a body armor effect at the torso and elbows, includes zipped pockets, raised SCUF logo on the chest and a military style interior patch. It’s a favorite among pro-players! 4

 

The SCUF TARGET Camo Cap is a cool new design. It includes a structured fit, high crown and normal bill with the SCUF logo font center. There are two sizes available to ensure a comfortable fit, small/medium and large/x-large. The interior includes branded taping and a moisture-absorbing sweatband.

 

The SCUF TACTICAL paddle has been subtly placed on the entire collection.

 

SCUF TACTICAL Collection Includes:

 

  • STEALTH CREW TEE - CAMO - (S-XXL) - $29.95

  • STEALTH V-NECK TEE - CAMO - (S-XXL) - $29.95

  • PACKED CREW TEE – WHITE - (S-XXL) - $24.95

  • PACKED V-NECK TEE – WHITE - (S-XXL) - $24.95

  • PURSUIT HOODIE JACKET – BLACK - (S-XXL) - $59.95

  • TARGET CAP – CAMO – (S/M & L/XL) - $24.95


ABOUT SCUF GAMING

Scuf Gaming is the manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and restorer of custom video game equipment and accessories. A company focused on providing “tactical gear for elite gamers,” SCUF entered the market three years ago with the SCUF controller. Along with patented back paddles, Scuf Gaming controllers also feature adjustable hair triggers, trigger stops, military grade SCUF grip and optional domed or concave SCUF sticks. SCUF controllers are legally approved for use at most major competitions to include MLG, EGL, WGL, Gfinity, Reflex, UMG, ESL, etc. Scuf Gaming also sell a variety of accessories and apparel specifically designed for Elite Gamers.

 

Visit www.ScufGaming.com for more information.  Editorial and product photos available upon request.

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This week’s affiliate profile takes a look at console esports prodigy Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland.

Prodigy


Among console esports stars, Huke might well be the most unique. He was unusual to begin with, a young talent that seemingly came out of nowhere on Advanced Warfare. By the end of the year, he’d gone from unknown amateur to being hailed as one of the best players in the world – a feat few have managed.

What makes him particularly exceptional, however, is that having been forced out of the pro level by age restrictions, he then transitioned to Halo. Not only did he become one of very few players to ever successfully make the move in that direction (OpTic Gaming’s Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter being the only other high-profile example), he has become even more successful as a result.

Within a year of making the switch, Huke was representing major organisations and playing alongside legendary names as he had in Call of Duty, but in Halo he’s managed to go a step beyond and win championships as well.

Having found success in both games, Huke is already among an elite group – the likes of the aforementioned Crimsix, his OpTic Gaming team mate Matthew ‘Formal’ Piper, and Ian ‘Enable’ Wyatt being the other obvious members. The company Huke shares despite still being a young player makes him one of the most exciting prospects in console esports, a legend in the making.

With Call of Duty: WWII on the horizon, rumours are swirling that Huke might make a return to Call of Duty now that he’s old enough to compete in major events again. If he does, he’ll instantly be one of the most highly anticipated players on the circuit.

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Origins

Although Huke had competed briefly in Call of Duty Ghosts, his rise to prominence truly began in Advanced Warfare. Having kicked off the season with a top-16 placement alongside fellow amateur players at MLG Columbus, he’d launch himself into the spotlight by reaching the grand finals of UMG Orlando with a Stunner Gaming squad that had no business contending for the trophy on paper.

It didn’t take long for Huke to earn recognition as a rare talent despite his inexperience on a professional level. Age restrictions at the Call of Duty Championships arguably prevented him from joining an elite squad earlier, but by the mid-season he was playing for a FaZe squad that reached back-to-back grand finals at major events.

To close out Infinite Warfare Huke found himself playing under Denial, alongside Advanced Warfare World Champion James ‘Replays’ Crowder. The team remained at the pinnacle of the game, appearing in another two grand finals but never quite able to overcome the dominant OpTic Gaming squad.

By the end of his rookie season, Huke was one of the most exciting and sought-after players in the world, universally recognised as an extraordinary talent relative to his age and experience. Unfortunately, his Call of Duty career would be cut short – at least temporarily – by factors beyond his control.

The introduction of the Call of Duty World League meant that all major events the following year, not just the Call of Duty Championships, would require competitors to be over the age of eighteen. Unwilling to watch from the side-lines for two years, Huke made the switch to Halo, where he has gone on to even greater success.

Current team


Today, Huke competes in Halo 5: Guardians for Team EnVyUs. Champions of HCS Las Vegas 2016, the HCS Fall 2016 Finals, UMG Daytona 2017, as well as runners-up in the 2017 Halo World Championship, EnVy have been one of the most successful teams in the world during Huke’s time with them.

Since Huke’s addition to the team, they have been a constant presence on the podium, consistently placing third-place or higher. Over that period, they’ve been the primary obstacle in the way of an otherwise dominant OpTic Gaming squad, whom they’ve faced off against in several grand finals.

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Greatest achievement


Despite a meteoric rise in Advanced Warfare, Huke was never quite able to lift a trophy in Call of Duty. He reached four grand finals over the course of the season, but on every occasion ran into the indomitable OpTic Gaming, who were then only in the first year of the legendary roster that has terrorised the game since.

Having made the switch to Halo, it didn’t take Huke long to start reaching grand finals again. Having truly announced his arrival in the new game with a top-four finish at the 2016 Halo World Championship in March, he placed second in his first season of the Halo Championship Series.

It was the following season, however, that marked arguably his greatest achievement to date. Having moved to Team EnVyUs after HCS Summer 2016, the squad put together a dominant run for the HCS Fall 2016 season. Having topped the regular season, the squad were able to come back from the loser bracket to defeat the imperious OpTic Gaming in consecutive best-of-sevens to take the trophy.

 
It was a weekend to remember as some of Europe's finest Call of Duty players met up in Sheffield to prove who was the best on their side of the pond! After a 3rd place win at Anaheim last week, the general consensus was that Epsilon was the favorite to win, and they did not disappoint. One stunning victory after another, Epsilon brought all their aggression to the grand final, taking down Red Reserve in a 3-0 finish that came down to the final few seconds of an Uplink match.

With this victory fresh in their mind, it's become clear that Epsilon is ready for the opportunity to prove themselves stateside. With Splyce also making their name known this season, it's clear that the CoD Championship is going to have more than just American teams set to make a splash.


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PRESS RELEASE: March 2015 - With the $1M COD finals less than 2 weeks away; Scuf Gaming® will be releasing a series of 6 segments, which takes a closer look at how competitive gaming has significantly grown over the past four years and the part SCUF® plays in its progression as an eSport. Having created a new market segment for customized professional/ hardcore gaming controllers, SCUF will cover the history of how they redefined the way gamers use controllers and the company’s investment in educating gamers to use more of their hand in a safe and ergonomic way. Four years on and now more than 90% of the top professional gamers in ‘Shooters’ use a SCUF Controller.

SCUF is the official controller partner of major gaming leagues, including MLG, ESL, UMG, EGL and Gfinity; and is heavily invested in supporting the growth of eSports. SCUF help gamers compete at an elite level and are affiliated with a large majority of the world’s top professional gamers and YouTubers. The SCUFOLOGY series will cover 6 segments, which encompass the main functional areas of SCUF Controllers:

 

Series Segments


1/6 – SCUFOLOGY – Why Paddles Make You A Better Gamer – hand safety, increased dexterity and improved gameplay + don’t forget EMR!

2/6 – SCUFOLOGY – Adjustable hair trigger and trigger stop mechanism + trigger extenders – improved accuracy and reduced trigger latency when using the gun

3/6 – SCUFOLOGY – SCUF Thumbsticks – 6 sizes - why length, shape and feel matter

4/6 – SCUFOLOGY – Get a Grip – Military grade hand crafted grip finishes & add on Grip handles for controllers

5/6 – SCUFOLOGY – SCUF Control Disc (d-Pad) - more control for all games and fully removable

6/6 – SCUFOLOGY – Design & Comfort – Full customization & finishes to express yourself

Since inventing and patenting the paddle control system over 4 years ago, Scuf Gaming has redefined the way gamers use their controller in a more natural and intuitive way, with paddle play now becoming the determining factor for elite gamers. SCUF controllers improve performance by increasing the use of your hand, by up to 100%. Scuf Gaming through Ironburg Inventions (Invention/ Patent subsidiary) has already been issued 7 patents with another 28 pending, protecting 3 key areas of a controller; back control functions and handles, trigger control mechanisms and thumbstick control area. By using up to 4 control functions on the underside of your controller, gamers are able to improve their hand movement and perform more advanced moves, with increased dexterity. Couple this with the adjustable hair trigger & stop mechanism and other SCUF features and it becomes obvious why over 90% of the world’s top pro gamers trust SCUF.

Duncan Ironmonger, CEO & Co-Founder of Scuf Gaming, “Since our humble beginnings in early 2011, we have become a global innovator and leader in eSports and tactical gaming equipment. With operations and production in North America and Europe, we employ over 150 people and invest millions of dollars into research and development. We have been a huge supporter of the eSports world and pride ourselves on innovating and supporting top tier gamers. While we are best known in competitive eSports, SCUF controllers are widely used by disabled gamers who benefit from the paddle control system on the back of the controller. Most recently we have been asked to talk about all the features of a SCUF so it seemed appropriate to release a series on SCUFOLOGY to talk further about what we’ve created and why! With the $1M COD Championship fast approaching, we’re very excited to see the best of the best competing in LA on 27th – 29th March. We’ll be there to cheer on all our sponsored teams who will be competing in the finals.”

“During the series, we will discuss the ethos behind SCUFOLOGY and how we have defined a new market space; explaining topics such as why our trigger mechanisms have become so key for use in shooter games and why our paddle control system has become de-facto. Our objective is to always offer gamers an improved gaming experience, from reduced latency to increased dexterity, from comfort and grip to design, we strive to create intuitive and ergonomic experiences.  As a final note, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our partners, employees and customers who have made it possible for SCUF to get to where we are today!"

Scuf Gaming offers custom controllers and accessories for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. For additional information, please visit scufgaming.com.

ABOUT SCUF GAMING

Scuf Gaming® provides “Tactical Gear For Elite Gamers” and is trusted by over 90% of professional gamers. Entering the market in 2010, SCUF is leading the field as a Global innovator in eSports and tactical gaming equipment and is the most widely used specialist controller in competitive gaming. The SCUF controller has features, which are covered by 7 granted patents, and another 28 pending; protecting 3 key areas of a controller; back control functions and handles, trigger control mechanisms and thumbstick control area. SCUF controllers are the official controller partner of major gaming leagues, including MLG, ESL, Gfinity, EGL and UMG. With operations and production in North America and Europe, Scuf Gaming also provides a variety of accessories and apparel specifically designed for Elite Gamers.

Are you still looking for the right loadout when you log into Call of Duty: WWII? Are you unable to pick the division that defines you as an online warrior? The fine folks at Sony have heard your cries, and developed a video detailing their favorite loadouts for CoD: WWII Multiplayer!

More than just some helpful advice, Sony's made a point of delivering an option for each division choice, ensuring that no one is left out. Of course, these won't cover every single player's tastes, but it's a terrific place to start, particularly if you're just getting into CoD. From the Jack Of All Trades Infantryman to the Tactical Insertion Sniper, these loadouts offer up some great food for thought when it comes to getting the most out of your online experience.

Take a look at the video below: do any of these samples feel familiar to you? Or have you found the perfect setup for your soldier already?