ESE and Metapro Partner with Virtual Driftmasters to Launch one of the World's Largest Esport Racing Events

Registration Now Live for the Virtual Driftmasters Series at www.vdm.gp

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / April 4, 2024 / ESE Entertainment Inc. (TSXV:ESE)(OTCQX:ENTEF) ("ESE" or the "Company"), a gaming company that provides a range of services to leading video game developers and publishers, is pleased to announce to announce its strategic collaboration with Metapro as a technology partner for the Virtual Driftmasters Series.

For ten years, Drift Masters has captivated audiences with exhilarating drift racing events across Europe. The 2023 Drift Masters Finale had a record 55,000 drift fans attend in person at the PGE Stadium in Europe.

Online broadcasts of the events have reached over 7 million viewers worldwide. Now, by embracing digital motorsports, Drift Masters aims to replicate this excitement in the virtual world, starting with the inaugural Virtual Driftmasters competition.

Virtual Driftmasters is a digital racing competition within the video game called Assetto Corsa. The role of ESE Entertainment and Metapro is to transform the traditional motorsport event into a fully online esports event. Players from around the globe can register to compete in virtual races that mimic the actual real-world drift racing tracks. The event is designed for gaming enthusiasts and a wider audience, including fans of traditional motorsport, offering a new way to engage with the sport.

Registration opened on April 2nd, at 18:00 CET, and within hours of opening registration, the event experienced several hundred professional competitors from over 50 countries signing up to compete. This impressive early turnout underscores the global appeal and anticipation for this novel series, setting the stage for a highly competitive season.

Metapro and ESE's Role

Metapro has been instrumental in the development and launch of the Virtual Driftmasters series. The initial phase has successfully been completed with the launch of the Virtual Drift Masters Portal, where competitors can now register for the first season at https://vdm.gp/. This portal is the gateway for participants to enter the event.

Metapro will leverage their advanced technological solutions for the Virtual Driftmasters Portal and Application. This partnership includes the intricate task of replicating real-world tracks as mods in Assetto Corsa, ensuring an authentic and immersive racing experience for participants.

ESE Entertainment will be responsible for online event execution, bringing the Virtual Driftmasters series to life. The team aims to deliver unparalleled event execution, enhancing the competitive and viewing experience for fans around the globe.