Gaming persona and streamer Jack ‘CouRageJD‘ Dunlop has introduced that he will likely be internet hosting a $100,000 (~£73,500) Marvel Rivals event known as The CouRage Conflict.
The event will see the influencer return to esports commentary after six years, with the occasion set to happen on October 2nd, 2025.
The CouRage Conflict is being held in partnership with Marvel Rivals and its developer, NetEase Video games. It’s going to embody the web’s ‘favorite streamers’ who will compete for the lion’s share of the prize pool, although the influencer has shared that he’s nonetheless in the hunt for ‘extra streamers to play’.
CouRageJD beforehand streamed Marvel Rivals and uploaded content material on YouTube shortly after the sport launched. Whereas he hasn’t been lively inside the sport’s esports scene, he’s a co-owner of 100 Thieves, which has an lively roster that positioned third within the Ignite Mid Season Finals.
CouRageJD’s final esports commentary position was in 2018, which marked the top of his tenure with Main League Gaming on the Name of Obligation World League. Since then, he has dedicated to full-time content material creation and streaming.
Previous Marvel Rivals Tournaments by Content material Creators
Ever since Marvel Rivals was launched final December, varied content material creators have hosted their very own tournaments.
One of the current tournaments was held by Siarhei ‘bogur‘ Alekau, who additionally competed in Ignite Stage 1 EMEA with the workforce, Schmungus. His Bogur Bash occasion noticed 48 skilled gamers compete for the lion’s share of a $100,000 prize pool.
Earlier than the esports scene heated up for the Ignite Stage 1, widespread streamer and former esports professional Michael ‘Shroud‘ Grzesiek held The Shroud Gauntlet, which was received by ENVY.
Again in Could, Twitch and Kick streamer Felix ‘xQc’ Lenyel held the xQc Invitational, boasting the very best prize pool of any creator-organised event in Marvel Rivals with a $250,000 (~£194,000) pot.
One of many first creator occasions held was hosted by streamer and esports organisation proprietor, Jeremy ‘Disguised Toast’ Wang, by the Creator Cup. Following its success, a 2.0 version was held in March with a $60,000 (~£46,311) prize pool.
