One True King

One True King (OTK) is a gaming organization based in Austin, Texas.[2] The organization primarily focuses on online content creation and professional competition in World of Warcraft.[3]

One True King
Short nameOTK
GamesWorld of Warcraft
FoundedOctober 11, 2020 (2020-10-11)
(120 days old)
Based inAustin, Texas
LocationUnited States
PartnersMountain Dew Game Fuel[1]
Websitehttps://www.otknetwork.com/

History

One True King was formed on October 11, 2020 by content creators Asmongold, Mizkif, Esfand, Rich Campbell, and Tips Out.[4] In their first video, founding member Asmongold stated "We came up with this idea of making an org, and building the org around our friends – building the org around friendship in general."[5] The organization has been described by its members as being more of a media production company and lifestyle brand as opposed to being confined to any one game or section on Twitch.[6][7] The organization has also gained notability for not receiving major backing from corporations as opposed to traditional esports teams.[8] One True King has been met with mostly positive reactions from fans and fellow content creators alike.[9]

Alongside the initial announcement of the group, the organization unveiled their professional World of Warcraft roster. The original roster consists of Trill, Mes, Cdew, and Samiyam.[10][11] The team currently competes at Blizzard-sanctioned events.[12] On October 27, 2020, the organization announced the addition of streamer Nick Polom, also known by his online alias "Nmplol," to their content creator lineup.[13] On November 23, 2020, the organization hosted a charity stream for Games for Love. Over $250,000 was raised through opening rare Pokémon cards.[14][15] The stream averaged 70,000 viewers.[16]

In January 2021, the organization's World of Warcraft team participated in the first edition of the Shadowlands Arena World Championship. They finished 3rd among North American teams.[17] In the second edition of the event, One True King made it to the finals of the North American bracket, losing to Kawhi 1-4.[18]

Content creators
One True King's content creator lineup in 2020 from left to right (Rich Campbell, Mizkif, Nmplol, Asmongold, Esfand, and Tips Out)
Nat. ID Join date Notes
Asmongold October 11, 2020 Founding Member
Mizkif October 11, 2020 Founding Member
Esfand October 11, 2020 Founding Member
Tips Out October 11, 2020 Founding Member
Richwcampbell October 11, 2020 Founding Member
Nmplol October 27, 2020

Roster

World of Warcraft
Nat. ID Name
Trill Ryan Costello
Mes Richard Simpson
Cdew Chuck Dewland
Samiyam Michael Hlubek

References
  1. "Ready to rule with One True King 👑 We'd like to welcome @OTKnetwork to the Game Fuel roster". Mountain Dew Game Fuel on Twitter. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  2. Drake, Alice. "Popular Twitch Streamers Form 'One True King' Organization". Game Rant. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  3. "WoW: Asmongold, Esfand, and other big streamers create One True King, a new esports organisation". Millennium. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  4. Cooney, Bill. "Asmongold, Mizkif, Esfand announce new 'OTK' streaming org". Dexerto. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  5. Minnie, Wessel. "One True King: What is the OTK org created by Asmongold, Mizkif, Esfand and more". Ginx. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  6. Switzer, Eric. "One True King - New Organization Founded By Twitch Streamers Asmongold, Mizkif, And Esfand". The Gamer. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  7. Hurst, Taylor. "Your Gaming and Esports Update". Medium. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  8. Parker, Jason. "Asmongold and More Announce 'OTK' Esports Org". EsportsTalk. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  9. Hale, Jacob. "OTK's origins and why Asmongold & Mizkif's WoW org will be different". Dexerto. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  10. Spiers-Unwin, Ruby. "Asmongold and four others announce new World of Warcraft esports team". The Loadout. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  11. Gilbert, Emily. "Shroud breaks his silence on new streaming organization". SVG. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  12. Johnson, Nick. "Asmongold joins big streamers, YouTubers creating new org OTK". Win.gg. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  13. Galloway, Ryan. "Nmplol joins One True King organization". Dot Esports. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  14. Bald, Cameron. "OTK raises over $250k for charity during vintage Pokémon card unboxing stream". The Loadout. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  15. Grayson, Nathan. "Twitch Streamers Are Opening '90s Pokémon Card Boxes Worth Thousands Of Dollars". Kotaku Australia. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  16. Miceli, Max. "Who's benefited the most from xQc's recent Twitch ban?". Dot Esports. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  17. Lupasco, Cristian (18 January 2021). "Here are the World of Warcraft Shadowlands 2021 AWC Cup One results". Dot Esports.
  18. Miceli, Max (29 January 2021). "WoW Arena World Championship Shadowlands season one, Cup 2: Scores and results". Dot Esports.
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