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Dot Esports
Todd Mason

Soldier Showdown 8 brings Warzone and Fortnite competition to U.S. Army soldiers worldwide

Eight years in, the U.S. Army’s premier esports program is back with a bang — and this time it’s got one of gaming’s biggest media companies behind it.

GameSquare (NASDAQ: GAME), the digital media company and parent organization of FaZe Esports, has partnered with the U.S. Army Installation Management Command to produce Soldier Showdown 8 (SS8). Presented by military financial services provider USAA, the tournament series, which is one of the most popular competitive gaming programs within the armed forces, is now entering its eighth consecutive year. For seven years, it fostered community spirit among military members and aims to continue doing so.

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