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Samsung Electronics continues to redefine gaming innovation with the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series in an exciting new partnership with MOONTON Games. Kicking off the partnership is the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Campus Series (MCS) which will be launched for the first time across Southeast Asia including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. With MLBB being one of the most popular games in the region, Samsung's first-of-its-kind collaboration with MOONTON Games provides student mobile gamers with a large-scale competitive platform to hone their skills at a regional level while leveraging the Galaxy S25 Ultra, a mobile gaming powerhouse, to elevate their performance.
More than just a competition, the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series is a gateway for student gamers aged 18 and above to pursue their eSports aspirations. The tournament will span multiple national championships, culminating in an electrifying regional playoffs followed by the grand finals in Indonesia where the best student teams will battle for the regional championship. Through this initiative, Samsung aims to bridge the gap between student and professional eSports, ensuring that young talents have a clear and competitive path to turning their gaming dreams into reality. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is at the heart of this initiative, providing participants with the ultimate gaming experience. Designed for peak performance, the Galaxy S25 Ultra features:
• Advanced Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy for seamless gameplay
• 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display for ultra-smooth graphics
• Vulkan Engine for smoother and more realistic gaming
• Long-lasting battery life and a larger vapor chamber and tailored thermal interface material (TIM) for efficient heat dissipation to sustain long gaming sessions
"We believe in providing the next generation of gamers with the best technology and opportunities to help them reach their full potential. Through Samsung’s Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series, we are not only equipping students with mobile devices that provide the best gaming experience, we are also creating a forum for them to develop their skills, gain experience, and expand their community. For some, Galaxy Gaming Academy may even help them build toward a professional eSports career. With MLBB’s popularity and wide appeal in this region, our partnership with Moonton will enable us to reach to more young, talented gamers across Southeast Asia,” said Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia and Oceania Vice President and Regional Head of Mobile Experience Carl Nordenberg. MOONTON Games Head of Ecosystem Ray Ng said, "This partnership with Samsung marks a new milestone in expanding the reach of student-focused eSports. We thank Samsung for this collaboration that underscores a shared vision of strengthening grassroots esports opportunities and creating a sustainable pathway for young players to grow within the MLBB ecosystem. With MCS set to expand further in the coming years, students can look forward to more tournaments, activities, and experiences, allowing them to dive deeper into the dynamic world of esports. Stay tuned as MCS continues to redefine campus-level eSports and inspire the next generation of MLBB champions."
All interested participants will need to register for the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series using Samsung’s Game Portal at https://www.samsung.com/id/game-portal/galaxy-gaming-academy/. This one-stop platform will serve as the central hub for Samsung’s gaming ecosystem, registrations, and tournament information, ensuring that players and viewers across Southeast Asia have convenient access to everything they need to compete and enjoy the games. Registration for the Galaxy Gaming Academy MLBB Campus Series runs until April 20, 2025. The Country Qualifiers is scheduled to commence on April 25 and continue until May 18, 2025. Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines will simultaneously hold their country finals on May 17-18, 2025 while Indonesia will follow on May 24-25, 2025. The regional finals will then be held on June 20-22, 2025 where the best MLBB student teams across Southeast Asia gather and compete for the lion's share of US$40,000 and the right to be become the best in the region. Stay tuned as the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series unfolds — where the next generation of MLBB stars will be discovered.
