Intel Extreme Masters Adopts Amazon as Retail Sponsor

Amazon.com is entering the eSports scene as the retail sponsor of Intel Extreme Masters San Jose, according to ESL. Through this awesome sponsorship, those looking for a good deal can head to the IEM page on Amazon here to find promotions from Intel Extreme Masters' lineup of sponsors like Intel, HyperX, and BenQ. ESL and select promotion partners will give some of the funds from sales to the ever-growing prize pool for the League of Legends and Counter Strike: Global Offensive teams.

Amazon has also increased the prize pool for the Intel Extreme Masters San Jose competition by $25,000.

According to Michal Blicharz, VP Pro Gaming at ESL:

"We're excited to have the support of Amazon.com for our Intel Extreme Masters activities. The community prize pool funding is a winning moment for everyone involved, especially the fans, who will have the opportunity to support their teams in a new way."

The tournament will be held at San Jose's SAP Center November 21-22, 2015. If you'd like to know more about the tournament, you can check out the Intel Extreme Masters site here.