Call of Duty League officially partner with Esports Engine for 2022 broadcasts Esports Engine \/ Call of Duty LeagueThe Call of Duty League has officially named Esports Engine as their broadcasting partner for 2022. Starting with the CDL Kickoff Classic, fans are ecstatic to hear that former MLG executive Adam Apicella is returning to work with CoD. After two seasons of CDL play, Activision Blizzard are now turning to one of CoD\u2019s most highly esteemed event organizers. Having split with the company and MLG back in 2019, Adam Apicella is returning to CoD as his Esports Engine production company was named 2022 broadcast partner on January 21. This news was met with a chorus of \u201cWs\u201d by fans hopeful for the franchise\u2019s esport renaissance. A 2021 Esports Awards Lifetime Achievement inductee, Apicella left MLG to co-found Esports Engine and his absence has been a running complaint by the CoD community. The broadcast partnership announcement comes on the heels of the CDL scene envying the Esports Engine-produced Halo Infinite esports launch. CDL announce Esports Engine as 2022 broadcast partner Good news for OG CoD fans:@MrAdamAp and @EsportsEng are now partnered with the @CODLeague for 2022, starting with today’s Kickoff Classic \ud83e\udd1d pic.twitter.com\/2yQRJv0HtG \u2014 Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) January 21, 2022 Revealed in a January 21 press release, the CDL explained that Esports Engine will be this season\u2019s official broadcasting partner and will be \u201cbringing a slate of exciting features for fans to enjoy.\u201d This announcement has turned a corner for many pessimistic fans. In recent months, Activision Blizzard\u2019s handling of CoD esports has been criticized by the media, by professional players, and even by team owners like Matthew \u2018Nadeshot\u2019 Haag. Now, though, this broadcast partnership seems to be shifting the winds. CDL community thrilled by Esports Engine 2022 partnership Signed the people that should have been doing it the whole time. W https:\/\/t.co\/Y86RcjBDO7 \u2014 TeeP (@TylerTeeP) January 21, 2022 From FaZe Clan slayer and 2021 CDL MVP Chris \u2018Simp\u2019 Lehr to OpTic Gaming\u2019s Tyler \u2018TeeP\u2019 Polchow, the professional scene is celebrating the new partnership. Fans, too, seem grateful for the deal \u2013 as many replied with \u201cW\u201d and comments claiming that the esport has \u201cbeen saved.\u201d This is perhaps unsurprising, as fans called it a \u201chuge mistake by Activision to let talent like [Apicella] walk away\u201d back in 2019. With pre-game show, player POV, and HUD features listed among Esports Engine\u2019s commitments for 2022, people are expecting a true broadcast revamp. As for Apicella\u2019s expectations, he simply stated that Esports Engine is \u201cgrateful to get the chance to play a small role with the CDL team.\u201d That small role starts on January 21 with the CDL Kickoff Classic and, if the reception is anything to go off of, people are expecting big things.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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