ESP Gaming has announced a new multi-genre esports tournament series with a twist. The ‘World Showdown of Esports’ (WSOE) as it’s called will feature “fight card-style matches that showcase the best games players and teams across the globe.”

The inaugural event will take place from July 14-15 in Las Vegas at the PokerGO Studio at ARIA Resorts & Casino. The PUBG Pan-Continental will take place with players from “Team Vitality, Team Envy, OpTic Gaming, Tempo Storm and more competing,” in the battle royale game PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG). A total of 16 teams of four will be competing for $100,000.

The official press release states that:

“The WSOE focuses on the drama and spectacle of head-to-head competition between the world’s best players from a variety of genres and games across mobile, PC and console. Taking its inspiration from boxing and mixed martial arts, the WSOE will crown champions in several competitive divisions. Uniquely in the world of esports, and unlike round-robin or bracket-style esports competitions, the WSOE’s “fight card” style presentations will feature compelling matchups of champions and challengers going head-to-head in every event. Also featuring innovative prizing and production elements designed to reward aggressive gameplay and foster rivalries, the WSOE’s bouts will offer fans the most entertaining broadcasts in competitive gaming.”

This is certainly an interesting approach to the world of esports and will be watched closely as tournaments lacking round-robin or bracket style play are generally not seen in the space. The fostering of rivalries is certainly something many esports could use as the tight-knit communities are generally friendly overall.

Richard Lewis, a well-known journalist, analyst, and former host of ELEAGUE will be filling the role of Director of Talent and will “oversee the on-air personalities for WSOE streaming and live events. Lewis brings innovative perspectives and unparalleled experience to esports fans across the world.”

“With the WSOE, we’re completely flipping the script on the traditional esports tournament format in a way that has never been done in competitive gaming. The WSOE’s unique format allows us to create the matches that competitors and fans want to see and that the competitors want to engage in. We look forward to re-imagining and growing the sport of competitive gaming and crowning our first WSOE Champion this fall,” Lewis said in the announcement.

The events fight cards will be broadcast from ESP Gaming’s 10,000 square foot PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.

If you’re interested in watching the upcoming PUBG Pan-Continental, you can tune into www.twitch.tv/wsoe on July 14.