Halo Infinite Invitational celebrates Canada’s diverse gaming community
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Omar "Meez" Williams and Kurston "kvondoom" Timothy from MYNNO
Omar "Meez" Williams and Kurston "kvondoom" Timothy from MYNNO. | Provided by MYNNO
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Halo Infinite Invitational celebrates Canada’s diverse gaming community

The tournament will be livestreamed on Twitch on Dec. 12
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Published: Dec 7, 2021 07:59 pm

Toronto-based organization, MYNNO, will be hosting its Halo Infinite Invitational tournament at the Red Bull Gaming studio on Dec. 12. MYNNO partnered up with Xbox Canada and Paidia Gaming to make this happen.

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The Halo Infinite Invitational will showcase BIPOC creators and their friends within the gaming industry. A $1,000 tournament pot bonus from Paidia Gaming will be on the line.

Fans and supporters can catch all the action live on Twitch. The event will begin on Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. ET.

MYNNO and diversity in gaming

Although viewers will be watching the tournament from home, the Halo Infinite Invitational will have a social element to it.

“We wanted to use this as a way for creators to network with like-minded individuals, but more importantly make new friends by the time the day is done,” said MYNNO founder Kurston Timothy.

Timothy also acknowledged that minorities can struggle to be seen within their communities. At worst, players may have to validate why they’re passionate about video games in the first place.

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The Halo Infinite Invitational banner. | Provided by MYNNO

“Creating events like this puts a spotlight on talented and incredible creators, giving them a platform to speak about and share their work with others,” he said.

Timothy added that the goal of the tournament is to empower individuals within the gaming space while championing them in the eyes of the world.

He noted that with 2021 wrapping up, MYNNO wanted to do something fun and inclusive for its communities and Toronto.

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Halo Infinite screenshot. | Provided by 343 Industries and Xbox Game Studios

Alongside the Halo Infinite Invitational announcement, MYNNO posted a video that introduced the event.

Formerly known as Team Black Game Pros, MYNNO is an organization with the goal of supporting BIPOC creators. “The rebrand comes as a way to better reflect their values with ‘MYNNO’ being short for ‘Minority’ and the team itself being minority operated,” according to the announcement.

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Amy Chen is an esports journalist and enthusiast who specializes in in-depth interviews and breaking news. A University of Toronto and Humber College graduate, she is passionate about building up the Canadian esports industry. Her current favorite games are Hearthstone and Heroes of the Storm, and she has always had a soft spot for World of Warcraft!
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