The third edition of the eSports tournament has
commenced, with 12 gaming teams from
11 markets in the region competing for glory and the right to Asia’s
gaming crown
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This year’s tournament is the biggest one yet, including
first-time competitors India, Japan and Korea, in addition to Hong Kong /
Macau, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and
Vietnam. After multiple elimination rounds at the local level, in-market
winners will face-off in an intense international showdown at Central Plaza
Ladprao, Bangkok, from 25 - 27 January 2019.
“LoC is a testament to Lenovo’s ongoing commitment to
foster Asia’s gaming community. With eSports’ meteoric rise in legitimacy and
influence in the region, our initiatives seek to further connect like-minded
enthusiasts and empower the next generation of gamers,” said Ken Wong,
President, Lenovo Asia Pacific. “Lenovo Legion was designed with gamers’ needs
in mind and we will continue to provide the most exciting and relevant gaming
experiences and devices.”
“With the rapid growth in eSports and gaming in Asia,
Intel continues to support the industry through partnerships with the
ecosystem, including global and regional gaming leagues such as Legion of
Champions (LoC) with Lenovo, and provide the gaming community with the
best-in-class gaming experience powered by Intel technologies,” said George
Chacko, Global Account Director for Lenovo, Asia Pacific and Japan.
During the previous LoC, which was held last year, the
tournament welcomed participation from close to 7,000 gamers and 20,000 on-site
attendees. Such events have become crucial and valuable moments for Lenovo to
interact with the community and better understand their gaming needs and
motivations. The evolution of Lenovo Legion has been driven by feedback from
the gaming community itself, with its latest innovations offering purposeful
design to match the needs of the modern avid gamer – stylish and sophisticated
on the outside, yet savage on the inside, delivering supreme performance for
work and play.
“Competitive gaming has become a hallmark in the Asia
Pacific region and we are happy to say that the LoC has become a major annual
highlight that is wholly anticipated and supported by both gaming organizations
and fans alike,” said Michael Ngan, Lenovo Philippines Country General Manager.
“We’re proud to be part of our local teams’ eSports journey by providing them a
platform to enhance and hone their skills.”
ArkAngel, the Philippines’ representative for the LOC
Grand Finals
Representing the Philippines in the LoC Grand Finals in
Bangkok is ArkAngel, composed of Cedrik “Ivalice” Santos, Nickelson “Nickstah”
Yanga, Robert Dan “Trebor” Mansilungan, Keefe Jyro “Zensho” Pascual, and
Cristhoper Jordan “Raux” Pamintuan. The group topped the grueling five-round
qualifying tournament that saw a total of 98 teams participating.
At the end of the tournament, the winning team will walk
away with USD$7,000 cash and USD$5,000 worth of Legion Y530 notebooks, while
the first and second runners-up will take home USD$3,000 and USD$2,000,
respectively.
The total combined prize pool of the entire Legion of
Champions III tournament is USD$35,000 (approximately P1,900,000) – the largest
of any LoC tournament yet.
Spectators can expect to experience the grit and tenacity
of the gamers as they band together to seize the championship title. Those who
wish to be part of the excitement may also take part in the Rise of Legion
walk-in tournaments, LAN party, and cosplay contests. Follow the epic journey
at https://www.legionloc.com/.
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