Reject (esports)

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Reject
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Founded2018
LocationJapan
OwnersREJECT Corporation
Websitereject.jp

Reject (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese esports organization. Founded in 2018, the org fields rosters in Apex Legends, Identity V, PUBG Mobile, and Valorant competitions. Reject also sponsors players in Street Fighter and Super Smash Bros. competitions.[1]

History[edit]

Reject was founded in 2018.[2] The organization is owned by the Reject Corporation.[3] Z Venture Capital Corporation is Reject's lead investor, whereas Jafco Group Inc. and East Ventures are managing partners.[3]

In September 2020, Reject absorbed and rebranded Nora Rengo (NRG), a team competing in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (R6).[4] In 2021, Reject opened a Tokyo-based building that functions as a training facility and office for the org's esports athletes.[2] In November 2022, Reject announced it would be leaving the R6 scene, disbanding its team and allowing the contracts of their players and staff to lapse.[5] In March 2023, the org entered a sponsorship agreement with Sony's "INZONE" gaming gear monitor series.[6]

In January 2024, the organization signed VTubers to create content under the Reject brand.[7] In April, the org's PUBG Mobile team won the PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) 2024 Brazil tournament.[8] In May, Reject signed a sponsorship deal with Visa Worldwide Japan K.K.[9]

In Apex Legends[edit]

Reject originally fielded an Apex roster in 2020.[10] In August 2022, the org left Apex play.[11]

In January 2024, Reject partnered with Winnity, an Apex Legends communication platform and re-entered the competitive Apex scene. The org's Apex team competes under the name Reject Winnity (stylized in all caps).[12] Upon the org's return to Apex, they signed the all-Korean trio of Lim "Obly" Jung-hyun, Lee "KaronPe" Min-hyuk, and Han "SangJoon" Sang-jun.[12][13] Kim "ahn2e" Gun-ho was also brought on, serving as the team's coach.[12] The team won the 2024 Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) APAC North regional finals.[14] The trio went on to win the 2024 ALGS Split 1 Playoffs LAN, becoming the first team from the APAC North region to win an ALGS LAN tournament.[15][16] By winning, Reject upset runners-up DarkZero Esports, one of the favorites to win the tournament.[13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Teams". reject.jp. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "About". reject.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Professional e-sports team "REJECT" raises approximately 300 million yen in funding to invest in long-term e-sports player development programs and brand building". Saiga NAK. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Professional esports team "REJECT" acquires "Stray Union" Rainbow Six Siege division!". Saiga NAK. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  5. ^ Gupta, Shikhar (27 December 2022) [30 November 2022]. "APAC North and Japan League team REJECT set to disband". siege.gg. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Professional e-sports team "REJECT" signs sponsorship agreement with Sony's INZONE, logo on right shoulder of uniform". Saiga NAK. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Wangjin Kon" makes his debut as a member of the professional e-sports team "REJECT"! In addition, "dtto." joins the team!". Saiga NAK. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  8. ^ Botadkar, Tanish (9 April 2024). "PUBG Mobile Global Open 2024 Brazil concludes with Reject taking home the ultimate prize". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Professional e-sports team "REJECT" signs sponsorship agreement with Visa! Commemorative movie starring Tokido released!". Saiga NAK. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  10. ^ Reject [@RC_REJECT] (26 April 2020). "Big Announcement" (Tweet). Retrieved 15 May 2024 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Reject [@RC_REJECT] (11 August 2022). "【APEX Div.】" (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 May 2024 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ a b c "「REJECT WINNITY」としてApex Legends部門発足。そしてApex Legends Global Series に参戦決定！". reject.jp (in Japanese). 19 January 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  13. ^ a b Switzer, Eric (11 May 2024). "If You're Not Watching Competitive Apex Legends, You Should Be". TheGamer. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  14. ^ W, Alexandra (12 March 2024). "Reject Winnity sweep APAC North Regional Finals". esports.gg. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  15. ^ Snavely, Adam (6 May 2024). "REJECT win ALGS Split One Playoffs, breaking DarkZero, TSM dominance in pro Apex". Dot Esports. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  16. ^ Bull, Tom (5 May 2024). "Reject Winnity win the ALGS Split 1 Playoffs". esports.gg. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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