There's not much Chelsea star Mason Mount can't do. He's led the Blues to a place in the Premier League top four, a Champions League win and now, he's a gaming ambassador who will also be the host of a new flagship video game show on Sky TV.
Blues midfielder Mount has been named as the first official Brand Ambassador for Combat Gaming, an entertainment, gaming and media company that organises and hosts premiere celebrity gaming events.
In his new role, the midfielder will create and front a set of new content series, with a flagship video game show to be broadcast on Ginx TV and hosted by Mason, due to be available on Sky UK later this summer in 2021.
The Champions League winner will also compete in Combat Gaming’s invite-only events which pit the world’s most famous celebrities and gamers against each other across different titles such as FIFA, Call of Duty and Fortnite.
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On becoming a Brand Ambassador for Combat Gaming, Mount said: “Becoming an official Brand Ambassador with Combat Gaming means I get to take on the world’s biggest celebrities and gamers in various tournaments throughout the year!
"I’m excited to work with some cool creators and get involved in a new content series showcasing my passion for the world of online gaming.”
Mount has previously competed in three Combat Gaming events, across FIFA, Call of Duty and Fortnite. To date, the digital spectacles have amassed over 10 million live views and featured over 150 celebrities, content creators and pro players.
The 22-year-old is an avid gamer and is often seen playing FIFA 21, Call of Duty:Warzone, Fortnite and other popular games online.
With plans to host multiple events until the end of 2021, Combat Gaming is looking to continue pioneering the crossover between celebrities and gaming.
Jonathan Kark, CEO of Combat Gaming’s parent company 38 Entertainment Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mason to the Combat family.
"Mason is one of the most exciting football personalities on and off the pitch in the world today. His passion for gaming made this a natural fit and we are excited to have him representing our brand.”
FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, with FIFA 21 next-gen also available on PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S at no extra cost.
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