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                        <title>PlaqueBoyMax wins State Farm® Gamerhood Season 5, with help from teammates Cinna and Marlon</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.statefarm.com/plaqueboymax-wins-state-farm-gamerhood-season-5-with-help-from-teammates-cinna-and-marlon/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.statefarm.com/plaqueboymax-wins-state-farm-gamerhood-season-5-with-help-from-teammates-cinna-and-marlon/</guid><pp:caseid>793851</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p><span>For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates are the largest providers of </span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/auto" target="_blank"><span>auto</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/home-and-property" target="_blank"><span>home</span></a><span> insurance combined in the United States. Its more than 19,200 agent offices and over 62,000 employees serve over 96 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, </span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/life" target="_blank"><span>life</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/health" target="_blank"><span>health</span></a><span>, commercial policies and </span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/finances" target="_blank"><span>financial services</span></a><span> accounts. </span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/small-business/commercial-auto" target="_blank"><span>Commercial auto insurance</span></a><span>, along with coverage for </span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/renters" target="_blank"><span>renters</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/small-business/business-owners-policy" target="_blank"><span>business owners</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/boats" target="_blank"><span>boats</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/motorcycles" target="_blank"><span>motorcycles</span></a><span>, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 32 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit </span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://www.statefarm.com</span></a><span>. </span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Following his win, State Farm gifted PlaqueBoyMax and his community 75,000 subs as his grand prize, marking the largest ever Twitch sub-drop by an account on a single livestream.</span></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Finale Update (August 28, 2026)</strong> <br /><br />Congratulations to <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/plaqueboymax" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PlaqueBoyMax</a> on taking home the key to the Gamerhood! <span>Following his win, State Farm gifted PlaqueBoyMax and his community 75,000 subs as his grand prize, marking the largest ever Twitch sub-drop by an account on a single livestream. In addition, State Farm gifted thousands more subs to Gamerhood competitors over the course of Gamerhood season 5.</span> With the finale episode coinciding with the start of <a href="https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2026/08/18/subtember-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SUBtember</a> on Twitch, Bonus Gift Subs were doled out to even more fans <span>— bringing the total subs gifted over the course of Gamerhood season 5 to more than 120,000.</span><br /><br />Missed out on watching live? Fans can catch up on season 5 and all previous seasons of Gamerhood on the State Farm <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/statefarm/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitch</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO7dhexyEROY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> channels.</p><p><strong>BLOOMINGTON, Ill., (July 07, 2026)</strong><span><strong> </strong></span><span style="text-align:left;">— </span><span>Premiering July 31 at 6:00 p.m. ET, <strong>Gamerhood Season 5</strong> brings together a stacked lineup of creators across streaming, entertainment and culture, including </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ISHOWSPEED"><strong>IShowSpeed</strong></a><span><strong>, </strong></span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/plaqueboymax"><strong>PlaqueBoyMax</strong></a><span>,<strong> </strong></span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/cinna"><strong>Cinna</strong></a><span>,<strong> </strong></span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/marlon"><strong>Marlon</strong></a><span>,<strong> </strong></span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/jasontheween"><strong>JasonTheWeen</strong><span>,</span></a><span><strong> </strong></span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/emiru"><strong>Emiru</strong></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jakefromstatefarm?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc"><strong>Jake from State Farm</strong></a><span>. After amassing more than 53 million views across its first four seasons, Gamerhood returns with new episodes on the official </span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/statefarm"><span><strong>State Farm Twitch channel</strong></span></a><span><strong>, </strong></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@statefarm/playlists"><span><strong>State Farm YouTube channel</strong></span></a><span><strong> </strong>and across many of the players’ own channels beginning <strong>July 31, with new episodes streaming every Friday in August at 6:00 p.m. ET</strong>.</span></p><p><span>This season is packed with the suspense and drama fans expect from top reality TV, elevated by the biggest streamers on the planet.</span></p><p><span>“Community has always been at the heart of what sets State Farm apart, and it’s what makes Gamerhood unlike any other show. This year, fans will get to share in the success of their favorite streamer as 100,000 subs are gifted to their communities over the course of the season,” said Alyson Griffin, Head of Marketing at State Farm. “Beyond gifted subs, we created a completely new 2D game for people to play at home for prizes and teamed up with 100 Thieves to design limited edition Gamerhood inspired apparel. Each year we’ve continued building an entire entertainment experience around the show and we’re thrilled to celebrate half a decade of Gamerhood with the fans.”</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>An unmissable talent lineup</strong></span></h2><p><span>This season, Gamerhood goes full throttle as viral phenom and 2025 Streamer of the Year <strong>IShowSpeed</strong> makes his highly anticipated debut. With record-breaking livestreams, globe-spanning tours and one of the most electric fanbases on the planet, Speed brings a jolt of raw, unpredictable, can’t-look-away energy to the competition. He's fast, fearless and impossible to script.</span></p><p>“I appreciate State Farm for bringing me out to the Gamerhood. I know the fans will love seeing me game again. The physical challenges were also in<span>sane, and I think the people watching at home will feel that too,” said IShowSpeed.</span></p><p><span>Running it back from season 4 are <strong>JasonTheWeen</strong> and <strong>Cinna</strong>, with new faces <strong>PlaqueBoyMax</strong>, <strong>Marlon</strong> and <strong>Emiru</strong> also joining the action. Will Jason be able to clinch back-to-back seasons and bring home the key to the Gamerhood? Will Cinna break her winning streak while competing against her friend and roommate Emiru? Will Marlon and PlaqueBoyMax’s athleticism and unique play styles spur them to victory? All these questions and more will be answered in Season 5.</span></p><p><span><strong>Jake from State Farm</strong> will appear throughout the season, guiding competitors through all the surprises Gamerhood has to offer while presenting “Good Neighbor” awards along the way to competitors who demonstrate good neighbor spirit.</span></p><p><span>Whether fans come for the creators, the competition or the chaos, Gamerhood Season 5 brings gaming, streaming and reality competition audiences together in a free-to-access-format.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>The return of free-for-all gameplay</strong></span></h2><p><span>Gamerhood Season 5 also marks the return of the <strong>every-player-for-themselves, free-for-all competition format</strong> originally introduced in Season 1. Throughout the season, players will face off in popular video games and IRL physical arena challenges — all vying for a massive prize pool of <strong>100,000 gifted subs</strong>.</span></p><p><span>With no teammates to rely on, every decision matters. Competitors will need to adapt quickly as rivalries, alliances and unexpected moments unfold throughout the competition. One surprise twist, bold move or brutal mistake can shift the entire outcome.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>Join the action with Jake’s Neighborhood SWARM</strong></span></h2><p><span>Fans can step into the action beyond the show by visiting </span><a href="https://statefarmgamerhood.com/"><span><strong>StateFarm.com/Gamerhood</strong></span></a><span> to play <strong>Jake’s Neighborhood SWARM</strong>, a new game featuring Jake from State Farm.</span></p><p><span>In the game, players control Jake as he fights his way through escalating waves of enemies that become increasingly more difficult. It’s designed for replay value, as every run builds on the last through a persistent power-up unlock system, allowing players to come back stronger each time they play.</span></p><p><span>Each week, players can compete for the highest score for a chance to win a custom-designed, State Farm-themed <strong>Secretlab TITAN Evo chair</strong>. Fans will also have the chance to win Gamerhood Season 5-inspired apparel created in collaboration with premium lifestyle and gaming organization, </span><a href="https://100thieves.com/"><strong>100 Thieves</strong></a><span>.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>How to watch</strong></span></h2><p><span>Beginning <strong>July 31</strong>, catch Gamerhood Season 5 episodes every Friday in August at <strong>6:00 p.m. ET</strong>.</span></p><p><span>Episodes will stream on the official </span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/statefarm"><span><strong>State Farm Twitch channel</strong>,</span></a><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@statefarm/playlists"><strong>State Farm YouTube channel</strong></a><span> and across many of the competitors’ own streaming channels.</span></p><p><span>Fans can also visit </span><a href="https://statefarmgamerhood.com/"><span><strong>StateFarm.com/Gamerhood</strong></span></a><span> to learn more, play Jake’s Neighborhood SWARM and catch up on all seasons of Gamerhood.</span></p>]]></content:encoded><category><![CDATA[releases,gamerhood,season 5,popular video game streamers,Jake from State Farm,marketing]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                <pp:imageOriginal>https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/9786eba1-d67a-4f2a-9e65-59ae434368fd/ar1_7354.jpg?10000</pp:imageOriginal><pp:imageTitle><![CDATA[PlaqueBoyMax Celebrating His Gamerhood Season 5 Win]]></pp:imageTitle><pp:imageDescription><![CDATA[Photographed left to right: Alex &amp;quot;Goldenboy&amp;quot; Mendez, Barbara Dunkelman, Jake from State Farm, PlaqueBoyMax, Cinna, JasonTheWeen]]></pp:imageDescription></item><item>
                        <title>State Farm® Gamerhood Returns for Season 5 with Its Most Unpredictable Competition Yet</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.statefarm.com/state-farm-gamerhood-returns-for-season-5-with-its-most-unpredictable-competition-yet/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.statefarm.com/state-farm-gamerhood-returns-for-season-5-with-its-most-unpredictable-competition-yet/</guid><pp:caseid>761716</pp:caseid><pp:subtitle>Stream new episodes featuring IShowSpeed, PlaqueBoyMax, Cinna, Marlon, JasonTheWeen, Emiru and Jake from State Farm on Twitch and YouTube July 31st and every Friday in August.</pp:subtitle><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p><span>For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates are the largest providers of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/auto" target="_blank"><span>auto</span></a><span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/home-and-property" target="_blank"><span>home</span></a><span>&nbsp;insurance combined in the United States. Its more than 19,200 agent offices and over 62,000 employees serve over 96 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/life" target="_blank"><span>life</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/health" target="_blank"><span>health</span></a><span>, commercial policies and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/finances" target="_blank"><span>financial services</span></a><span>&nbsp;accounts.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/small-business/commercial-auto" target="_blank"><span>Commercial auto insurance</span></a><span>, along with coverage for&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/renters" target="_blank"><span>renters</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/small-business/business-owners-policy" target="_blank"><span>business owners</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/boats" target="_blank"><span>boats</span></a><span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/motorcycles" target="_blank"><span>motorcycles</span></a><span>, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 32 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://www.statefarm.com</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p>Stream new episodes featuring IShowSpeed, PlaqueBoyMax, Cinna, Marlon, JasonTheWeen, Emiru and Jake from State Farm on Twitch and YouTube July 31st and every Friday in August.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Premiering July 31 at 6:00 p.m. ET, <strong>Gamerhood Season 5</strong> brings together a stacked lineup of creators across streaming, entertainment and culture, including </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ISHOWSPEED"><strong>IShowSpeed</strong></a><span><strong>, </strong></span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/plaqueboymax"><strong>PlaqueBoyMax</strong></a><span>,<strong> </strong></span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/cinna"><strong>Cinna</strong></a><span>,<strong> </strong></span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/marlon"><strong>Marlon</strong></a><span>,<strong> </strong></span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/jasontheween"><strong>JasonTheWeen</strong><span>,</span></a><span><strong> </strong></span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/emiru"><strong>Emiru</strong></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jakefromstatefarm?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc"><strong>Jake from State Farm</strong></a><span>. After amassing more than 53 million views across its first four seasons, Gamerhood returns with new episodes on the official </span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/statefarm"><span><strong>State Farm Twitch channel</strong></span></a><span><strong>, </strong></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@statefarm/playlists"><span><strong>State Farm YouTube channel</strong></span></a><span><strong> </strong>and across many of the players’ own channels beginning <strong>July 31, with new episodes streaming every Friday in August at 6:00 p.m. ET</strong>.</span></p><p><span>This season is packed with the suspense and drama fans expect from top reality TV, elevated by the biggest streamers on the planet.</span></p><p><span>“Community has always been at the heart of what sets State Farm apart, and it’s what makes Gamerhood unlike any other show. This year, fans will get to share in the success of their favorite streamer as 100,000 subs are gifted to their communities over the course of the season,” said Alyson Griffin, Head of Marketing at State Farm. “Beyond gifted subs, we created a completely new 2D game for people to play at home for prizes and teamed up with 100 Thieves to design limited edition Gamerhood inspired apparel. Each year we’ve continued building an entire entertainment experience around the show and we’re thrilled to celebrate half a decade of Gamerhood with the fans.”</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>An unmissable talent lineup</strong></span></h2><p><span>This season, Gamerhood goes full throttle as viral phenom and 2025 Streamer of the Year <strong>IShowSpeed</strong> makes his highly anticipated debut. With record-breaking livestreams, globe-spanning tours and one of the most electric fanbases on the planet, Speed brings a jolt of raw, unpredictable, can’t-look-away energy to the competition. He's fast, fearless and impossible to script.</span></p><p>“I appreciate State Farm for&nbsp;bringing me&nbsp;out&nbsp;to the Gamerhood.&nbsp;I know&nbsp;the&nbsp;fans will love seeing me game again. The physical&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;were also in<span>sane,&nbsp;and&nbsp;I think&nbsp;the people watching at home will feel that too,” said IShowSpeed.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Running it back from season 4 are <strong>JasonTheWeen</strong> and <strong>Cinna</strong>, with new faces <strong>PlaqueBoyMax</strong>, <strong>Marlon</strong> and <strong>Emiru</strong> also joining the action. Will Jason be able to clinch back-to-back seasons and bring home the key to the Gamerhood? Will Cinna break her winning streak while competing against her friend and roommate Emiru? Will Marlon and PlaqueBoyMax’s athleticism and unique play styles spur them to victory? All these questions and more will be answered in Season 5.</span></p><p><span><strong>Jake from State Farm</strong> will appear throughout the season, guiding competitors through all the surprises Gamerhood has to offer while presenting “Good Neighbor” awards along the way to competitors who demonstrate good neighbor spirit.</span></p><p><span>Whether fans come for the creators, the competition or the chaos, Gamerhood Season 5 brings gaming, streaming and reality competition audiences together in a free-to-access-format.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>The return of free-for-all gameplay</strong></span></h2><p><span>Gamerhood Season 5 also marks the return of the <strong>every-player-for-themselves, free-for-all competition format</strong> originally introduced in Season 1. Throughout the season, players will face off in popular video games and IRL physical arena challenges — all vying for a massive prize pool of <strong>100,000 gifted subs</strong>.</span></p><p><span>With no teammates to rely on, every decision matters. Competitors will need to adapt quickly as rivalries, alliances and unexpected moments unfold throughout the competition. One surprise twist, bold move or brutal mistake can shift the entire outcome.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>Join the action with Jake’s Neighborhood SWARM</strong></span></h2><p><span>Fans can step into the action beyond the show by visiting </span><a href="https://statefarmgamerhood.com/"><span><strong>StateFarm.com/Gamerhood</strong></span></a><span> to play <strong>Jake’s Neighborhood SWARM</strong>, a new game featuring Jake from State Farm.</span></p><p><span>In the game, players control Jake as he fights his way through escalating waves of enemies that become increasingly more difficult. It’s designed for replay value, as every run builds on the last through a persistent power-up unlock system, allowing players to come back stronger each time they play.</span></p><p><span>Each week, players can compete for the highest score for a chance to win a custom-designed, State Farm-themed <strong>Secretlab TITAN Evo chair</strong>. Fans will also have the chance to win Gamerhood Season 5-inspired apparel created in collaboration with premium lifestyle and gaming organization, </span><a href="https://100thieves.com/"><strong>100 Thieves</strong></a><span>.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>How to watch</strong></span></h2><p><span>Beginning <strong>July 31</strong>, catch Gamerhood Season 5 episodes every Friday in August at <strong>6:00 p.m. ET</strong>.</span></p><p><span>Episodes will stream on the official </span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/statefarm"><span><strong>State Farm Twitch channel</strong>,</span></a><span> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@statefarm/playlists"><strong>State Farm YouTube channel</strong></a><span> and across many of the competitors’ own streaming channels.</span></p><p><span>Fans can also visit </span><a href="https://statefarmgamerhood.com/"><span><strong>StateFarm.com/Gamerhood</strong></span></a><span> to learn more, play Jake’s Neighborhood SWARM and catch up on all seasons of Gamerhood.</span></p>]]></content:encoded><category><![CDATA[releases,gamerhood,season 5,popular video game streamers,Jake from State Farm,marketing]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                        <title>Gaming stars xChocoBars, Berleezy and Clix win State Farm® Gamerhood Season 3: Neo City</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.statefarm.com/state-farm-introduces-gamerhood-season-3-neo-city-update/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.statefarm.com/state-farm-introduces-gamerhood-season-3-neo-city-update/</guid><pp:caseid>656314</pp:caseid><pp:subtitle>Watch as top gamers and content creators unite with all-new competitors, guided by Jake from State Farm, in a futuristic setting as they compete for charity</pp:subtitle><pp:summary><![CDATA[<p>Watch top gamers and content creators unite with Jake from State Farm as their guide</p>]]></pp:summary><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p><strong>About State Farm:</strong></p><p><span>For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates are the largest providers of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/auto" target="_blank"><span>auto</span></a><span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/home-and-property" target="_blank"><span>home</span></a><span>&nbsp;insurance combined in the United States. Its more than 19,200 agent offices and over 62,000 employees serve over 96 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/life" target="_blank"><span>life</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/health" target="_blank"><span>health</span></a><span>, commercial policies and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/finances" target="_blank"><span>financial services</span></a><span>&nbsp;accounts.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/small-business/commercial-auto" target="_blank"><span>Commercial auto insurance</span></a><span>, along with coverage for&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/renters" target="_blank"><span>renters</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/small-business/business-owners-policy" target="_blank"><span>business owners</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/boats" target="_blank"><span>boats</span></a><span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/motorcycles" target="_blank"><span>motorcycles</span></a><span>, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 32 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://www.statefarm.com</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span><strong>BLOOMINGTON, Ill., (July 17, 2024) </strong>— The world’s first “all things gaming” neighborhood is back, completely reimagined with a new look and feel for season 3, set in the futuristic and cyberpunk-inspired Neo City.</span></p><p><span>The award-winning<sup>1</sup> &nbsp;Gamerhood series brings together some of the most recognizable names in streaming and entertainment to be guided by Jake from State Farm as they compete in arena games and video game challenges. The prize? The key to Neo City, and a $100K charitable donation to their team’s designated charity.</span></p><p><span>“Going into year three of Gamerhood, we’ve upped the ante to deliver something bigger and better for new and returning fans of the show,” said Alyson Griffin, Marketing Vice President for State Farm. “With a completely new design and a massive set, we’re bringing Gamerhood into the future.”</span></p><p><span>All the excitement can be seen on the State Farm </span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/statefarm"><span>Twitch</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/statefarm"><span>YouTube</span></a><span> channels every Friday in August at 6 pm ET.</span></p><p><span><strong>The all-star roster</strong></span></p><p><span style="background-color:white;">This year’s lineup expands to nine players competing in teams of three's</span><span>:</span></p><ul><li><span><strong>Team Rift: </strong>Ludwig, Chica and T-Pain – competing for </span><a href="https://www.ja.org/"><span>Junior Achievement USA®</span></a></li><li><span><strong>Team RageQuit:</strong> xChocoBars, Berleezy and Clix – competing for </span><a href="https://www.sadd.org/"><span>Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)</span></a></li><li><span><strong>Team Respawn:</strong> Mark Phillips, Nick Eh 30 and Kyedae – competing for </span><a href="https://www.redcross.org/"><span>American Red Cross®</span></a></li></ul><p><span>The challenges are bigger, the twists and turns more shocking, and the new neighborhood setting more ambitious. Each week, teams will get access to “Vault Boosts” and “Hacks” to give their team a leg up by hindering their competition or gaining upgrades.</span></p><p><span>They’ll need all the help they can get. The arena games are built into a nearly 75,000 sq ft state-of-the-art production facility and are sure to test the teams’ mental and physical skills. Video game challenges bring some of today’s most popular games to the forefront of the competition in Neo City.</span></p><p><span><strong>Tune in and play along</strong></span></p><p><span>Fans can catch all the action on the </span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/statefarm"><span>State Farm Twitch</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@statefarm/featured"><span>State Farm YouTube</span></a><span> channels every Friday in August at at 6 pm ET. </span><span style="background-color:white;">Plus, fans looking for a hands-on experience at home can take on a new challenge with a chance to win incredible prizes in Jake’s Jingle Quest, with a new Neo City level every week in August. </span><span>Check out the </span><a href="https://statefarmgamerhoodchallenge.com/"><span>Gamerhood: Neo City website</span></a><span> to play along and catch up on previous Gamerhood seasons.</span></p><p><span><strong>Finale Update (August 30, 2024)&nbsp;—&nbsp;Congratulations Team RageQuit!</strong></span></p><p><img class="image_resized" style="aspect-ratio:800/auto;width:800px;" src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/c9d31aa9-473c-4a52-b24d-89e8d46fe287/2024firstplacewinners.jpg?x=1724959350365" alt="2024 First Place Winners" width="800" height="auto"></p><p><span>Newly crowned Gamerhood: Neo City champions, xChocoBars, Berleezy and Clix won the key to the Gamerhood and brought home a $100,000 donation in their names for Students Against Destructive Decisions! Over the course of the series, our teams earned the following totals for each charity between additional $5,000 Good Neighbor Awards donations earned by competitors and an additional $5,000 donations for non-winning teams:</span></p><ul><li><span>Team RageQuit playing for </span><a href="https://www.sadd.org/"><span>Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)</span></a><span>: $110,000</span></li><li><span>Team Rift playing for </span><a href="https://www.ja.org/"><span>Junior Achievement USA®</span></a><span>: $10,000</span></li><li><span>Team Respawn playing for </span><a href="https://www.redcross.org/"><span>American Red Cross®</span></a><span>: $10,000</span></li></ul><p><span>Looking to keep the Gamerhood fun going and take on Neo City with your friends? Check out the State Farm Gamerhood: Neo City island in Fortnite to play each of the game modes featured on the show using the island code below.</span></p><img style="aspect-ratio:594/auto;" src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/fa5fe61c-06ba-4c3f-a22d-16f48b276632/1920_islandcode.png?x=1724964108334" alt="Island Code" width="594" height="auto"><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr><p><span><sub><sup>&nbsp;1</sup></sub><sup> </sup><sub>4x REGGIE awards in 2024, 1x Tempest Award in 2023, and more</sub></span></p><p><span><strong>About Junior Achievement USA®</strong></span></p><p><span>Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA learning experiences are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Junior Achievement is expanding its reach to 18-to-25-year-olds to provide young adults with critical life skills, as well as to pre-K youth to ensure children get a solid head start. Today, JA reaches more than 4.4 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States as part of 12.5 million students served by operations in more than 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. For more information, visit </span><a href="https://www.ja.org" target="_blank"><span>www.ja.org</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span><strong>About Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)</strong></span></p><p><span>For over 40 years, SADD, the nation’s premier youth health & safety organization, has worked to empower teens, engage parents, mobilize communities, and change lives around the issues of traffic safety, substance abuse, and personal health and safety. Through a national network of peer-led chapters in middle schools, high schools, and colleges, SADD equips our students with the resources they need to advocate for change on their campuses and communities. Join the movement by visiting </span><a href="https://www.sadd.org" target="_blank"><span>www.sadd.org</span></a><span>, and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.</span></p><p><span><strong>About the American Red Cross®</strong></span></p><p><span>The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit </span><a href="https://redcross.org" target="_blank"><span>redcross.org</span></a><span> or </span><a href="https://CruzRojaAmericana.org" target="_blank"><span>CruzRojaAmericana.org</span></a><span>, or follow us on social media.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[releases,State Farm,Like a Good Neighbor,Jake,gamerhood 2024,gamerhood cast,gamerhood videos,gamerhood season 3 episodes,gamerhood watch,gaming competition,popular video game streamers,company,Jake from State Farm,gamerhood,state farm mutual,neo city]]></category>
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                        <title>State Farm® introduces Gamerhood Season 3: Neo City</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.statefarm.com/state-farm-introduces-gamerhood-season3-neo-city/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.statefarm.com/state-farm-introduces-gamerhood-season3-neo-city/</guid><pp:caseid>651966</pp:caseid><pp:subtitle>Watch as top gamers and content creators unite with all-new competitors, guided by Jake from State Farm, in a futuristic setting as they compete for charity</pp:subtitle><pp:summary><![CDATA[<p><span>The world’s first “all things gaming” neighborhood is back. Season 3 is set in the futuristic and cyberpunk-inspired Neo City.</span></p>]]></pp:summary><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p><strong>About State Farm:</strong></p><p><span>For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates are the largest providers of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/auto" target="_blank"><span>auto</span></a><span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/home-and-property" target="_blank"><span>home</span></a><span>&nbsp;insurance combined in the United States. Its more than 19,200 agent offices and over 62,000 employees serve over 96 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/life" target="_blank"><span>life</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/health" target="_blank"><span>health</span></a><span>, commercial policies and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/finances" target="_blank"><span>financial services</span></a><span>&nbsp;accounts.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/small-business/commercial-auto" target="_blank"><span>Commercial auto insurance</span></a><span>, along with coverage for&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/renters" target="_blank"><span>renters</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/small-business/business-owners-policy" target="_blank"><span>business owners</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/boats" target="_blank"><span>boats</span></a><span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/motorcycles" target="_blank"><span>motorcycles</span></a><span>, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 32 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.statefarm.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://www.statefarm.com</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span>The world’s first “all things gaming” neighborhood is back, completely reimagined with a new look and feel for season 3, set in the futuristic and cyberpunk-inspired Neo City.</span></p><p><span>The award-winning<sup>1</sup> &nbsp;Gamerhood series brings together some of the most recognizable names in streaming and entertainment to be guided by Jake from State Farm as they compete in arena games and video game challenges. The prize? The key to Neo City, and a $100K charitable donation to their team’s designated charity.</span></p><p><span>“Going into year three of Gamerhood, we’ve upped the ante to deliver something bigger and better for new and returning fans of the show,” said Alyson Griffin, Marketing Vice President for State Farm. “With a completely new design and a massive set, we’re bringing Gamerhood into the future.”</span></p><p><span>All the excitement can be seen on the State Farm </span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/statefarm"><span>Twitch</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/statefarm"><span>YouTube</span></a><span> channels every Friday in August at 6 pm ET.</span></p><p><span><strong>The all-star roster</strong></span></p><p><span style="background-color:white;">This year’s lineup expands to nine players competing in teams of three's</span><span>:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li><span><strong>Team Rift: </strong>Ludwig, Chica and T-Pain – competing for </span><a href="https://www.ja.org/"><span>Junior Achievement USA®</span></a></li><li><span><strong>Team RageQuit:</strong> xChocoBars, Berleezy and Clix – competing for </span><a href="https://www.sadd.org/"><span>Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)</span></a></li><li><span><strong>Team Respawn:</strong> Mark Phillips, Nick Eh 30 and Kyedae – competing for </span><a href="https://www.redcross.org/"><span>American Red Cross®</span></a></li></ul><p><span>The challenges are bigger, the twists and turns more shocking, and the new neighborhood setting more ambitious. Each week, teams will get access to “Vault Boosts” and “Hacks” to give their team a leg up by hindering their competition or gaining upgrades.</span></p><p><span>They’ll need all the help they can get. The arena games are built into a nearly 75,000 sq ft state-of-the-art production facility and are sure to test the teams’ mental and physical skills. Video game challenges bring some of today’s most popular games to the forefront of the competition in Neo City.</span></p><p><span><strong>Tune in and play along</strong></span></p><p><span>Fans can catch all the action on the </span><a href="https://www.twitch.tv/statefarm"><span>State Farm Twitch</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@statefarm/featured"><span>State Farm YouTube</span></a><span> channels every Friday in August at at 6 pm ET. </span><span style="background-color:white;">Plus, fans looking for a hands-on experience at home can take on a new challenge with a chance to win incredible prizes in Jake’s Jingle Quest, with a new Neo City level every week in August. </span><span>Check out the </span><a href="https://statefarmgamerhoodchallenge.com/"><span>Gamerhood: Neo City website</span></a><span> to play along and catch up on previous Gamerhood seasons.</span></p><hr><p><span><sub><sup>&nbsp;1</sup></sub><sup> </sup><sub>4x REGGIE awards in 2024, 1x Tempest Award in 2023, and more</sub></span></p><p><span><strong>About Junior Achievement USA®</strong></span></p><p><span>Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA learning experiences are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Junior Achievement is expanding its reach to 18-to-25-year-olds to provide young adults with critical life skills, as well as to pre-K youth to ensure children get a solid head start. Today, JA reaches more than 4.4 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States as part of 12.5 million students served by operations in more than 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. For more information, visit </span><a href="https://www.ja.org" target="_blank"><span>www.ja.org</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span><strong>About Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)</strong></span></p><p><span>For over 40 years, SADD, the nation’s premier youth health & safety organization, has worked to empower teens, engage parents, mobilize communities, and change lives around the issues of traffic safety, substance abuse, and personal health and safety. Through a national network of peer-led chapters in middle schools, high schools, and colleges, SADD equips our students with the resources they need to advocate for change on their campuses and communities. Join the movement by visiting </span><a href="https://www.sadd.org" target="_blank"><span>www.sadd.org</span></a><span>, and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.</span></p><p><span><strong>About the American Red Cross®</strong></span></p><p><span>The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit </span><a href="https://redcross.org" target="_blank"><span>redcross.org</span></a><span> or </span><a href="https://CruzRojaAmericana.org" target="_blank"><span>CruzRojaAmericana.org</span></a><span>, or follow us on social media.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[releases,State Farm,Like a Good Neighbor,Jake,gamerhood 2024,gamerhood cast,gamerhood videos,gamerhood season 3 episodes,gamerhood watch,gaming competition,popular video game streamers,company,Jake from State Farm,gamerhood,state farm mutual,neo city]]></category>
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