LOS ANGELES, CA – 11/3/2025 – Evil Geniuses (EG), North America's premier esports organization, today announced a title partnership with Thunderobot, the leading gaming hardware manufacturer, for the Genius League SoCal LAN presented by Thunderobot. The event will take place on November 15, 2025, at Evil Geniuses' headquarters in Los Angeles.
The Genius League SoCal LAN presented by Thunderobot will showcase the region's top collegiate VALORANT talent in an intense four-team tournament featuring squads from the University of Southern California (USC), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), University of California Irvine (UCI), and California State University Long Beach (CSULB).
“We believe in supporting the future geniuses of the gaming and esports scene and are excited to be able offer an opportunity for collegiate VALORANT to shine,” said Evil Geniuses CEO Chris DeAppolonio. “Thanks to the support of Thunderobot, we’re also able to host this tournament at our HQ with top of the line hardware.”
As the title partner, Thunderobot will provide all tournament hardware, ensuring competitors experience peak performance with cutting-edge gaming technology. The event will feature Thunderobot Zero 18 Pro 5080 laptops equipped with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processors and GeForce RTX 5080 GPUs, alongside Thunderobot CF25F300 Gaming Monitors delivering ultra-smooth 300Hz refresh rates.
"We are thrilled to partner with Evil Geniuses on this exciting collegiate initiative," said David Guo, Founder & VP of Thunderobot. "Supporting the next generation of esports talent aligns perfectly with our mission to empower gamers with the best hardware in the industry. The Genius League SoCal LAN is an ideal platform to showcase how our technology can elevate competitive gaming at the highest levels."
Thunderobot branding will be prominently featured throughout the event, and the winning team will receive exclusive Thunderobot gifts.
In addition to the main competition, the Genius League SoCal LAN presented by Thunderobot will feature an exciting sweepstakes featuring prizes like a Thunderobot Radiant 16 5060 gaming laptop.
The tournament represents Evil Geniuses' continued commitment to grassroots esports development and collegiate competition, providing a platform for emerging talent to compete at a professional venue with industry-leading equipment.
For more information about the Genius League SoCal LAN presented by Thunderobot, visit www.evilgeniuses.gg or follow the organization on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube or TikTok
About Evil Geniuses
Evil Geniuses is a global esports powerhouse fueled by seasoned esports veterans and clever disruptors that are passionate about the intersection of gaming, sports, technology and entertainment. Founded in 1999, EG is the oldest North American esports organization with more than 215+ championships, including being crowned the 2023 VCT World Champions. EG believes that everyone can be a gamer and is on a mission to empower champions to win everyday.
About Thunderobot
Next-Gen Power. New-Gen Brand. Founded in 2014, Thunderobot is a next-generation gaming brand committed to delivering ultimate performance and immersive experiences. Trusted by over 20 million users worldwide, we create powerful, future-ready gaming gear to fuel every gamer’s journey—from casual battles to pro-level play. Driven by innovation and inspired by global gamers, we design with purpose, empower performance, and build an immersive ecosystem for the next era of gaming. Join Thunderobot — and play beyond limits.
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