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Xleague.tv turns one

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UK games cable channel Xleague has announced its first birthday, claiming it has been viewed by 11 million people in its first year.

More than £100,000 in prizes have been given away on the station since it launched.

"All the team at XLEAGUE.TV are very pleased to be celebrating our first birthday," said station boss Ray Mia. "Our continued rise in viewing figures and online services is yet another example of our commitment to make XLEAGUE.TV the number one brand in UK gaming. This is another milestone in the rise of the channel and I’m positive our plans for the forthcoming year will see great strides for gaming and the gaming industry."

Press release after the link.

XLEAGUE.TV to celebrate its first birthday

XLEAGUE.TV today is proud to celebrate its first birthday.
Since its launch 12 months ago, the channel has been viewed by over 11 million people, has crowned over 50 champions in its leagues and tournaments and has given away over £100,000 in prizes.

Since its inception, the channel has continued to make great strides in gaming. This looks set to continue into its second year with a broader range of new programmes planned, and further developments set for the channel’s website and interactive services.

Ray Mia, Channel Head of PULSE comments: “All the team at XLEAGUE.TV are very pleased to be celebrating our first birthday. Our continued rise in viewing figures and online services is yet another example of our commitment to make XLEAGUE.TV the number one brand in UK gaming. This is another milestone in the rise of the channel and I’m positive our plans for the forthcoming year will see great strides for gaming and the gaming industry.”

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Patrick Garratt is a games media legend - and not just by reputation. He was named as such in the UK's 'Games Media Awards', the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award. After garnering experience on countless gaming magazines, he joined Eurogamer and later split from that brand to create VG247, putting the site on the map with fast, 24-hour a day coverage, and assembling the site's earliest editorial teams. He retired from VG247, and the games industry, in 2017.
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