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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
OverActive Media Announces Results of Voting at Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
TORONTO, June 26, 2025 /CNW/ - OverActive Media ("OverActive" or the "Company") (TSXV: OAM) (OTC: OAMCF), a global esports and entertainment company for today's generation of fans, today announced the results of voting at its annual and special meeting of shareholders held on June 26, 2025 (the "Meeting"). VOTING RESULTS Each of the eight nominees listed in the management information circular dated May 22, 2025 (the "Circular") prepared in connection with the Meeting were elected as directors of the Company at the Meeting. The Company received proxies and virtual votes at the Meeting as set out below: The resolution of shareholders re-approving the Company's exsiting omnibus equity incentive plan, as more fully described in the Company's Management Information Circular, was passed by 99.96% of the votes represented at the Meeting. In addition, an ordinary resolution approving the appointment of BDO Canada as the Company's auditors for the 2025 fiscal year was passed by 100.00% of the votes represented at the Meeting. ABOUT OVERACTIVE MEDIA OverActive Media Corp. (TSXV: OAM) (OTC:OAMCF) is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with operations in Madrid, Spain and Berlin, Germany, is a premier global esports and entertainment company for today's generation of fan. OverActive Media owns team franchises in professional esports leagues, including the Call of Duty League, operating as the Toronto Ultra, the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), operating as Movistar KOI, the VALORANT Champions League (VCT) EMEA, operating as Movistar KOI in other professional esports leagues and competitions. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SOURCE Overactive Media Corp.
CBC
3 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
World's biggest Call of Duty tournament is happening in Ontario, and it's 'a huge deal'
Social Sharing For the first time ever, the Call of Duty League World Championship is being held outside the United States, and it's happening in Kitchener, Ont. Eight teams will battle it out in a first-person shooter game that throws players into military-style combat for a $2-million U.S. prize pool Thursday to Sunday. The event is being hosted at The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, otherwise known as The Aud — a venue more used to holding OHL games than high-stakes gaming. But organizers say the move up north is no accident. "We're going to transform it and show the world that The Aud is unstoppable," said Neil Duffy, chief commercial officer for OverActive Media, the Toronto-based group behind the tournament's host team, Toronto Ultra. A major win for Kitchener The Call of Duty Championship has been held in cities including Los Angeles, Dallas and Las Vegas — so why now Kitchener? Allister Scorgie, director of sport hosting for Explore Waterloo Region, said planning for it "was a long road." "We've been working with a dedicated focus on making Waterloo region an esports destination for about four or five years," he said. Scorgie said it came down to a combination of preparation and affordability. "Venue readiness was a big part of it," he said. "Even though we haven't hosted a big event like this before, [The Aud's team] was prepared and seasoned to know what to expect." Duffy said Scorgie and his team were key to Kitchener securing the tournament. "This event wouldn't be able to take place without the Explore Waterloo Region folks. "We're building something very ambitious here by making an event of this size and scale, and they've been with us lockstep," Duffy added. He said OverActive could have chosen to host the event in Toronto, but when Kitchener came up as an option, he said, "listen, it's 60 minutes from Pearson airport. The hotels are much more affordable. There's great food and beverage options, and there's a venue that's as good as any in the country." Scorgie said the economic impact of the tournament is expected to land between $12 million and $14 million in new visitor spending, with fans and production staff travelling from across North America and beyond. "That can break down into things like the amount of money that's spent on booking hotel rooms at restaurants, bars, pubs, transportation like car rentals, even the money that someone spends at a gas station locally," he said. "It also includes what the event spends to set up the venue and bring the production to life." While other major sports events like the Grey Cup may be out of reach for mid-sized cities like Kitchener, Scorgie believes esports offers a unique opportunity for the region to punch above its weight. "Everyone's got arenas and soccer fields and diamonds, it's not easy to find a way to differentiate yourself and stand out. We saw esports as a way to do that." Home crowd advantage This weekend, sitting in the middle of the venue where players with the OHL's Kitchener Rangers might take a faceoff, is a massive screen-covered stage. On both sides is a row of desks lined with monitors and computers for teams to take their places. The setup is similar to any other esports event. But for the Toronto Ultra players, this is more than just any other tournament. "I'm really excited," said Joseph Romero, a.k.a. JoeDeceives. "Last year I played against Optic [Texas] at their own champions when they ran it, and you could really feel the crowd." He said he's been itching to go in front of Toronto's fans. "I've seen how crazy they are and how great our fans are." Romero, who has been playing Call of Duty since he was five years old, said the location feels fitting. "It's very significant. It's our biggest event and you can just see how much the Canadian fans really love it." His teammate, Jamie Craven, a.k.a. Insight, said having the event in Canada could make a real difference in team morale and public awareness. Toronto Ultra placed third in Dallas last year and second in Las Vegas the year before. This year, they're aiming to take the top spot. "Last year, Optic Gaming hosted in Texas and it definitely made a massive difference in terms of how they were playing," Craven said. "To have the first-ever world championship in Canada.… it's definitely a huge deal. Hopefully it can push us over the line." Romero agreed, adding that the crowd is a boost, but the real pressure comes from within. "I don't really feel like I get pressure from fans because I already put it on myself," he said. "Because I want to win." Kitchener on the world stage Overactive Media believes events like this are more than entertainment — they're a glimpse at the future of fandom. "If you're between the ages of 10 and 30, your primary mode of consumption is probably YouTube, Twitch or other online streaming mediums," said Duffy. "Competitive gaming and esports is one of the most popular genres." He draws a comparison between esports and traditional sports, pointing out the aging audience of baseball versus the energy of younger fans at recent tournaments. "Where the eyeballs go, the money follows," he said. "We're going to create the next generation of fans and superstars through events like this." With teams coming in from across North America and fans travelling from around the globe, organizers hope this weekend sets a new bar for Canadian esports. "We chatted with the folks at Explore Waterloo Region and said, 'Would this be comparable to an experience in Dallas or Los Angeles or Tokyo or London?'" Duffy said. "And we landed on that it would be."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
The world's biggest Call of Duty tournament is happening in Ontario, and it's 'a huge deal'
For the first time ever, the Call of Duty League World Championship is being held outside the United States, and it's happening in Kitchener, Ont. Eight teams will battle it out in a first-person shooter game that throws players into military-style combat for a $2-million U.S. prize pool Thursday to Sunday. The event is being hosted at The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, otherwise known as The Aud — a venue more used to holding OHL games than high-stakes gaming. But organizers say the move up north is no accident. "We're going to transform it and show the world that The Aud is unstoppable," said Neil Duffy, chief commercial officer for OverActive Media, the Toronto-based group behind the tournament's host team, Toronto Ultra. The Call of Duty Championship has previously been held in cities like Los Angeles, Dallas and Las Vegas — so why now Kitchener? Allister Scorgie, director of sport hosting for Explore Waterloo Region, said planning for it "was a long road." "We've been working with a dedicated focus on making Waterloo region an esports destination for about four or five years," he said. Scorgie said it came down to a combination of preparation and affordability. "Venue readiness was a big part of it," he said. "Even though we haven't hosted a big event like this before, [The Aud's team] was prepared and seasoned to know what to expect." Duffy said Scorgie and his team were key to Kitchener securing the tournament. "This event wouldn't be able to take place without the Explore Waterloo Region folks," Duffy said. "We're building something very ambitious here by making an event of this size and scale, and they've been with us lockstep," Duffy added. He said that OverActive could have chosen to host the event in Toronto, but when Kitchener came up as an option, he said, "listen, it's 60 minutes from Pearson airport. The hotels are much more affordable. There's great food and beverage options, and there's a venue that's as good as any in the country." Scorgie says the economic impact of the tournament is expected to land between $12 and $14 million in new visitor spending, with fans and production staff traveling from across North America and beyond. "That can break down into things like the amount of money that's spent on booking hotel rooms at restaurants, bars, pubs, transportation like car rentals, even the money that someone spends at a gas station locally," he said. "It also includes what the event spends to set up the venue and bring the production to life." While other major sports events like the Grey Cup may be out of reach for mid-sized cities like Kitchener, Scorgie believes esports offers a unique opportunity for the region to punch above its weight. "Everyone's got arenas and soccer fields and diamonds, it's not easy to find a way to differentiate yourself and stand out," he said. "We saw esports as a way to do that." This weekend, sitting in the middle of the venue where Kitchener Rangers players might take a faceoff, is a massive screen-covered stage. On both sides is a row of desks lined with monitors and computers for teams to take their places. The setup is similar to any other esports event. But for the Toronto Ultra players, this is more than just any other tournament. "I'm really excited," said Joseph Romero, a.k.a. JoeDeceives. "Last year I played against Optic [Texas] at their own champions when they ran it, and you could really feel the crowd." He said he's been itching to go in front of Toronto's fans. "I've seen how crazy they are and how great our fans are." Romero, who has been playing Call of Duty since he was five years old, says the location feels fitting. "It's very significant," he said. "It's our biggest event and you can just see how much the Canadian fans really love it." His teammate Jamie Craven, a.k.a. Insight, said having the event in Canada could make a real difference in team morale and public awareness. Toronto Ultra placed third in Dallas last year and second in Las Vegas the year before. This year, they're aiming to take the top spot. "Last year Optic Gaming hosted in Texas and it definitely made a massive difference in terms of how they were playing," Craven said. "To have the first-ever world championship in Canada… it's definitely a huge deal. Hopefully it can push us over the line." Romero agreed, adding that the crowd is a boost, but the real pressure comes from within. "I don't really feel like I get pressure from fans because I already put it on myself," he said. "Because I want to win." Overactive Media believes events like this are more than entertainment — they're a glimpse at the future of fandom. "If you're between the ages of 10 and 30, your primary mode of consumption is probably YouTube, Twitch or other online streaming mediums," said Duffy. "Competitive gaming and esports is one of the most popular genres." He draws a comparison between esports and traditional sports, pointing out the aging audience of baseball versus the energy of younger fans at recent tournaments. "Where the eyeballs go, the money follows," he said. "We're going to create the next generation of fans and superstars through events like this." With teams flying in from across North America and fans traveling from around the globe, organizers are hoping this weekend sets a new bar for Canadian esports. "We chatted with the folks at Explore Waterloo Region and said, 'Would this be comparable to an experience in Dallas or Los Angeles or Tokyo or London?'" Duffy said. "And we landed on that it would be."
Cision Canada
10-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
OverActive Media's Movistar KOI Crowned League of Legends Champions in Europe, Achieves Top Peak Viewership
OverActive Media locks in fourth European League of Legends title and the LEC's #1 seed for MSI Vancouver and the Esports World Cup Riyadh TORONTO, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - OverActive Media Corp. (TSXV: OAM) (OTC: OAMCF), a global esports and entertainment company for today's generation of fans, today announced that the Company's Movistar KOI has been crowned 2025 League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) Spring Split Champion. This split (season) represents the second of three splits of the 2025 competition under the LEC banner where 10 European teams compete for the title. In front of a sold-out arena and a peak digital audience of more than 509,000 concurrent viewers, Movistar KOI delivered a 3-1 victory to secure its first LEC title under the Movistar KOI banner. According to Esports Charts, the Spring Split generated 32.6 million hours watched and averaged 228,000 viewers per minute. Throughout the split, Movistar KOI matchups delivered the highest peak viewership of the Spring season, occupying the top three peak-viewed broadcasts across the split¹. Combined with the sold‑out LEC Roadtrip live event in Madrid this April, the team's surge in audience engagement, positions OverActive Media to maximize performance payments under its commercial agreement with the LEC. The championship caps a dominant run that reinforces OverActive Media's reputation as one of the most competitive and consistent organizations in esports. Since entering the LEC in 2021, the Company has now collected four European titles (2021 Spring, 2021 Summer, 2023 Spring, 2025 Spring) while continuing to grow a global fan base alongside premier commercial partners Telefónica's Movistar, Samsung, Kappa and Razer. "This is a huge win for our organization and for everyone who believes in what we're building," said Adam Adamou, CEO of OverActive Media. "To bring home our fourth LEC title, our first under the Movistar KOI banner, is an incredible moment. I'm so proud of our players, coaches and staff, and to our fans - your energy carries us. This win is more than a trophy, it's proof that OverActive Media's global vision is working, bringing together talent, infrastructure and community to build something that lasts. We can't wait to bring this team to Canada and continue this run on the international stage." With the win, Movistar KOI locks in the League's top seed for the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational in Vancouver taking place from June 27-July 12 and the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, a landmark international event boasting more than US$70 million in total prizing across titles. OverActive Media now joins a select group of organizations fielding multiple qualified teams for the EWC, following the recent qualification of its Toronto Ultra Call of Duty and Call of Duty Warzone rosters. As an established EWC Foundation Partner, the Company is also eligible for incremental commercial and operational support across its entire competitive portfolio. The roster will represent the region and the KOI brand on the international stage, beginning in Canada, home to OverActive Media and star midlaner Joseph "Jojopyun" Pyun, the first North American player ever to earn a starting position, and now a championship inside the LEC. Spanish jungler Javier "Elyoya" Prades Batalla was named Playoffs MVP after anchoring his fourth LEC victory since joining OverActive Media in 2021, further cementing his status as one of Europe's elite competitors. Movistar KOI will convene for a high-performance boot camp at OverActive's Toronto headquarters before travelling to MSI Vancouver and the Esports World Cup Riyadh. ABOUT OVERACTIVE MEDIA OverActive Media Corp. (TSXV: OAM) (OTC:OAMCF) is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with operations in Madrid, Spain and Berlin, Germany, is a premier global esports and entertainment company for today's generation of fan. OverActive Media owns team franchises in professional esports leagues, including the Call of Duty League, operating as the Toronto Ultra, the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), operating as Movistar KOI, the VALORANT Champions League (VCT) EMEA, operating as Movistar KOI in other professional esports leagues and competitions. CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMAITON This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of OverActive with respect to its partnership with Ecoembes and the anticipated benefits of that partnership as well as future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions and includes information regarding the anticipated financial and operating results of OverActive in the future. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but instead OverActive management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although OverActive believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the OverActive. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include the following: the potential impact of OverActive's qualifying transaction on relationships, including with regulatory bodies, employees, suppliers, customers and competitors; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws and regulations both locally and in foreign jurisdictions; compliance with extensive government regulation; the risks and uncertainties associated with foreign markets; the ability of the Company to continue to execute on its existing partnerships and business strategy; the ability of the MAD Lions and Call of Duty Leagues to maintain viewership; the successful completion of the Company's new venue; and other risk factors set out in OverActive's most recent annual information form and its other filings with Canadian securities regulators, copies of which may be found under OverActive's profile at These forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of OverActive and general market conditions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although OverActive has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and such changes could be material. OverActive does not intend and do not assume any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by applicable law.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
OverActive Media's Movistar KOI Crowned League of Legends Champions in Europe, Achieves Top Peak Viewership
OverActive Media locks in fourth European League of Legends title and the LEC's #1 seed for MSI Vancouver and the Esports World Cup Riyadh TORONTO, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - OverActive Media Corp. (TSXV: OAM) (OTC: OAMCF), a global esports and entertainment company for today's generation of fans, today announced that the Company's Movistar KOI has been crowned 2025 League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) Spring Split Champion. This split (season) represents the second of three splits of the 2025 competition under the LEC banner where 10 European teams compete for the title. In front of a sold-out arena and a peak digital audience of more than 509,000 concurrent viewers, Movistar KOI delivered a 3-1 victory to secure its first LEC title under the Movistar KOI banner. According to Esports Charts, the Spring Split generated 32.6 million hours watched and averaged 228,000 viewers per minute. Throughout the split, Movistar KOI matchups delivered the highest peak viewership of the Spring season, occupying the top three peak-viewed broadcasts across the split¹. Combined with the sold‑out LEC Roadtrip live event in Madrid this April, the team's surge in audience engagement, positions OverActive Media to maximize performance payments under its commercial agreement with the LEC. The championship caps a dominant run that reinforces OverActive Media's reputation as one of the most competitive and consistent organizations in esports. Since entering the LEC in 2021, the Company has now collected four European titles (2021 Spring, 2021 Summer, 2023 Spring, 2025 Spring) while continuing to grow a global fan base alongside premier commercial partners Telefónica's Movistar, Samsung, Kappa and Razer. "This is a huge win for our organization and for everyone who believes in what we're building," said Adam Adamou, CEO of OverActive Media. "To bring home our fourth LEC title, our first under the Movistar KOI banner, is an incredible moment. I'm so proud of our players, coaches and staff, and to our fans - your energy carries us. This win is more than a trophy, it's proof that OverActive Media's global vision is working, bringing together talent, infrastructure and community to build something that lasts. We can't wait to bring this team to Canada and continue this run on the international stage." With the win, Movistar KOI locks in the League's top seed for the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational in Vancouver taking place from June 27-July 12 and the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, a landmark international event boasting more than US$70 million in total prizing across titles. OverActive Media now joins a select group of organizations fielding multiple qualified teams for the EWC, following the recent qualification of its Toronto Ultra Call of Duty and Call of Duty Warzone rosters. As an established EWC Foundation Partner, the Company is also eligible for incremental commercial and operational support across its entire competitive portfolio. The roster will represent the region and the KOI brand on the international stage, beginning in Canada, home to OverActive Media and star midlaner Joseph "Jojopyun" Pyun, the first North American player ever to earn a starting position, and now a championship inside the LEC. Spanish jungler Javier "Elyoya" Prades Batalla was named Playoffs MVP after anchoring his fourth LEC victory since joining OverActive Media in 2021, further cementing his status as one of Europe's elite competitors. Movistar KOI will convene for a high-performance boot camp at OverActive's Toronto headquarters before travelling to MSI Vancouver and the Esports World Cup Riyadh. ABOUT OVERACTIVE MEDIA OverActive Media Corp. (TSXV: OAM) (OTC:OAMCF) is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with operations in Madrid, Spain and Berlin, Germany, is a premier global esports and entertainment company for today's generation of fan. OverActive Media owns team franchises in professional esports leagues, including the Call of Duty League, operating as the Toronto Ultra, the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC), operating as Movistar KOI, the VALORANT Champions League (VCT) EMEA, operating as Movistar KOI in other professional esports leagues and competitions. CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMAITON This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of OverActive with respect to its partnership with Ecoembes and the anticipated benefits of that partnership as well as future business activities and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions and includes information regarding the anticipated financial and operating results of OverActive in the future. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but instead OverActive management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although OverActive believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the OverActive. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include the following: the potential impact of OverActive's qualifying transaction on relationships, including with regulatory bodies, employees, suppliers, customers and competitors; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws and regulations both locally and in foreign jurisdictions; compliance with extensive government regulation; the risks and uncertainties associated with foreign markets; the ability of the Company to continue to execute on its existing partnerships and business strategy; the ability of the MAD Lions and Call of Duty Leagues to maintain viewership; the successful completion of the Company's new venue; and other risk factors set out in OverActive's most recent annual information form and its other filings with Canadian securities regulators, copies of which may be found under OverActive's profile at These forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of OverActive and general market conditions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although OverActive has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and such changes could be material. OverActive does not intend and do not assume any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by applicable law. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. ¹ Source: Esports Charts, SOURCE Overactive Media Corp. View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
