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ASUS Republic Of Gamers is officially entering the campus eSports scene in the Philippines as the co-presenter of the League of Legends: Wild Rift conference in the second season of the AcadArena University Alliance Cup which kicked off last May 14 and 15, 2021. Its recently-launched ASUS ROG Phone 2 becomes the official smartphone of the said conference, while viewers and eSports enthusiasts can expect a big boost in content and production value all throughout the season which will include a new player interview series entitled "InterROGation".
“ROG is very proud to announce its partnership with the leading campus esports organization in the Philippines, AcadArena. The continuous growth of esports in the country is a testament to how important technology and gaming are in the continued development and education of the youth. We aim to support this ever-changing industry and the values it conveys – camaraderie and communication – through the cutting-edge quality hardware, which only Republic of Gamers can deliver," said ASUS Philippines Country Manager George Su. On the other hand, AcadArena Chief Operating and Product Officer Justin Banusing stated, “We’re incredibly excited to collaborate with a brand like ASUS that shares the same enthusiasm for the campus gaming space as we are. It’s always refreshing to work with people who also believe in the potential of students, and we’re looking forward to making this a long-lasting partnership.”
Officially licensed by Riot Games as its local eSports partner and highly regarded as the highest form of campus eSports competition in the Philippines, the University Alliance Cup features a set of 24 selected schools from AcadArena's Alliance network. Top placers from the event often proceed to international events, while the bottom four must defend their slots from the winners of a secondary division featuring the rest of the Alliance. Aside from ASUS ROG, other partners of the University Alliance Cup include co-organizer Globe Telecom and streaming service Twitch.
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ONE eSports MPL Invitational 2021 To Commence On Final Quarter Of The Year
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ONE eSports, the professional gaming arm of Asia's largest mixed martial arts (MMA) organization and most valuable global sports media property ONE Championship, is once again partnering with Mobile Legends Bang Bang developer MOONTON to present the MPL Invitational 2021. The partnership will also see ONE eSports as MOONTON's official media partner across all its official eSports leagues and events for the calendar year.
Scheduled to commence in the final quarter of 2021, the ONE eSports MPL Invitational 2021 will feature a grand cash prize pool of US$100,000. On the other hand, aside from the MPL Invitational 2021, ONE eSports will also run up to 100 MLBB community tournaments throughout the year. Based on data from eSports Charts, more than 142,000 viewers watched last year's MPL Invitational across available digital streaming platforms. Moreover, the event has secured partnerships with Samsung, Red Bull and Axis Gaming among others. More information on the ONE eSports MPL Invitational 2021 will be disclosed in the coming months via the ONE eSports website.
ONE eSports CEO Carlos Alimurung commented, “I’m excited to announce that ONE Esports is partnering with MOONTON again to deliver a unique experience to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang fans around the world. The MPL Invitational and the upcoming community tournaments are great opportunities to showcase the incredible skills of the best Mobile Legends: Bang Bang players.” “We look forward to working closely with ONE Esports to bring exhilarating experiences to our regional players and fans. This partnership will help to propel MPL to the next level and unlock boundless possibilities for our esports community," said MOONTON Games' Managing Director for Global eSports Lucas Mao.
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LPU Manila, Tier One Launch BS eSports
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The Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila Campus has officially launched its newest offering, the Bachelor of Science in eSports degree. Developed in partnership with Southeast Asia's premier eSports talent management and development arm Tier One Entertainment, the four-year BS eSports course focuses on the business of professional gaming and will comprise of eSports Management and Game Design and Development tracks. The university is also offering a two-year program leading to an Associate In eSports And Game Design degree.
The eSports Management track covers the fundamental concepts of eSports management and will teach students management and organization, planning and team management and business skills. The program also enables the students to develop business plants and organize events utilizing online streaming, marketing and advertising events through digital technology. On the other hand, the Game Design and Development track covers the concepts, principles and techniques in design and development grounded on the fundamental knowledge of eSports. The program aims to develop knowledge and understanding of eSports blended with the concept of game design theories and game programming. This enables the students to enhance creativity and inventiveness in game design and development.
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Students enrolled in Associate In eSports And Game Design and BS eSports will explore the culture of eSports and experience opportunities in internships through industry partnerships to prepare them for their future plans on jumpstarting their career in professional gaming.
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Globe Telecom Co-Presented 2nd TikTok #GGPHCreatorCup2
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Globe Telecom, the premiere purveyor of the Filipino digital lifestyle experience, recently co-presented last month's second TikTok #GGPHCreatorCup2 tournament, a two-day virtual tournament where over 40 content creators grouped in eight teams competing against one another in the popular FPS game VALORANT with a prize pool of US$1,000 at stake. The event reinforced TikTok's mission of making relevant gaming content accessible to all.
Globe has been supporting the thriving community of gamers in the Philippines and is a strategic partner of the fastest-growing social media platform in the realm of gaming. “We will continue to support events such as TikTok #GGPHCreatorCup2 to provide our customers more ways to socially interact and creatively spend their time,” said Globe Games and eSports Head DC Dominguez. “We were very glad to have hosted another Creator Cup Tournament supported by Globe. The tournament always aims to provide skilled video gamers an avenue where they can play competitively. At TikTok, we do not only continue to inspire creativity, but also encourage people to share their passion to our community,” said TikTok's User and Content Operations Manager John Castro.
The TikTok #GGSPCreatorCup2 tournament was streamed live on TikTok via the official TikTok Gaming Ground PH account, @tiktokggphofficial, which allows viewers to follow the event and the players in real time. In the end, Team ChugJuggers led by Verden, Dejahvu, Hungrier and Filmreal were hailed as champions while suacy2k was awarded the event's MVP. The champions were able to win Valorant merchandise plus US$600 cash while the MVP takes home a special cash prize of US$100.
