Razer has joined forces with Ninjas in Pyjamas, aligning two veterans of the esports scene. The Razer-NiP partnership will be a multi-year deal.
Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, have signed a multi-year partnership with Ninjas in Pyjamas, an iconic brand with over 20 years in the esports scene. It is a fitting partnership given both companies involvement in the evolution of the esports landscape. As part of the Razer-NiP partnership, fans of the team will be able to get their hands on Razer customs gaming peripherals to support their favourite team.
Razer-NiP partnership aligns legendary team with esports pioneer
“NIP are a legendary esports team, just as Razer has always been a pioneer within esports,” said Flo ElChikito Gutierrez, Director of Global Esports at Razer. “Our organizations never settle for anything less than being the best. Razer is extremely excited about this collaboration, as our gaming technology will help NIP’s players dominate the competition.”
Ninjas in Pyjamas was created all the way back in 2000. Over the years the name has become synonymous with excellence, particularly in the Counter-Strike franchise. CS heroes such as Patrik "f0rest" Lindberg, Christopher "GeT_RiGhT" Alesund and Robin "Fifflaren" Johansson all carved out their legacy during their time at NiP.
“Our organizations never settle for anything less than being the best. Razer is extremely excited about this collaboration, as our gaming technology will help NIP’s players dominate the competition."
“As one of the largest esports teams in the world, Ninjas in Pyjamas strives to compete at the highest level and showcase the elite performance from every single one of our players, every time they join the server,” said Hicham Chahine, CEO at Ninjas in Pyjamas.
“The partnership with Razer has invigorated our teams’ drive to win every major trophy we set our sights on. We are excited to compete under the Team Razer banner and look forward to collaborating with such a like-minded partner to expand our global reach.”
Over the last 20+ years, Ninjas in Pyjamas have competed in over 350 tournaments and amassed prize winnings of $6.4 million. While they have excelled in Counter-Strike 1.6 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the organisation recently saw success with other titles. In May 2021, NiP's Brazilian Rainbow Six Siege team was crowned world champions at the Six Invitational.
Read our profile on the Ninjas in Pyjamas organisation
In honour of the brand new Razer-NiP partnership, Esports.gg has produced an in-depth history of the Ninjas in Pyjamas organisation entitled: Building A Legacy: The History of Ninjas in Pyjamas (NiP). You can check out the article right here.