| Formation | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Founders | |
| Dissolved | 2010 |
| Purpose | Esports team association |
| Website | g7teams.com (archived) |
The G7 Teams or G7 Federation was an association of professional esports teams.[1][2][3] It was originally formed by seven teams in 2006: 4Kings, fnatic, Made in Brazil, mousesports, Ninjas in Pyjamas, SK Gaming and Team 3D.[4] At its dissolution, the organization was made up of six members. The organization aimed to promote the interest of the community and players to tournament organizers, sponsors, and other professional gaming institutions. The G7 teams had active presence in the advisory boards for both the World Series of Video Games and KODE5, and has relations with other tournament organizations, including the Cyberathlete Professional League, along with its players committee, and the Electronic Sports World Cup. The G7 teams also recognized in Zonerank as the official world esports rankings. In 2010, after a contract dispute between fnatic and SK Gaming, the organization dissolved.
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