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🏆 A few days ago, one of the largest mobile esports events of the year, the M6 World Championship, came to an end. In the grand final, Fnatic ONIC PH defeated Team Liquid Indonesia 4-1, with peak viewers exceeding 4.13M. The M6 World Championship has set new records, such as becoming the most-watched event in the MLBB M-Series by Hours Watched. Notably, TikTok achieved a 1.35M Peak Viewers milestone during the tournament, marking a new record for the ByteDance platform in esports live streaming. ⭐ This year, the MLBB competitive ecosystem climbed from 15th to 9th place in global esports rankings by prize money, surpassing $7.9 million, and securing its first-ever spot in the top 10 esports titles. Additionally, MOONTON GAMES unveiled its roadmap for 2026: 🔹 Two major international tournaments 🔹 Two splits of professional leagues 🔹 Third-party tournaments delivered by ESL FACEIT Group - EFG and Qualcomm Technologies Inc. 🔹 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2025 in Thailand will feature both men's and women's medal events. 🔹 The next M7 World Championship is set to take place in January 2026 in Indonesia. Could MLBB climb even higher in the next year? #esports #mobilegaming #mobilegames #m6 #mlbb #moonton #esportsindustry

Indonesia’s eSports scene is rising rapidly, transforming from grassroots communities into a professional powerhouse. With talents like f0rsaken and Lemon making waves globally and teams like RRQ and BOOM Esports gaining international recognition, Indonesia is becoming a significant player in the gaming world. Investments from companies like Telkomsel and GoTo, alongside initiatives like Garudaku, are driving industry growth and creating new career opportunities in gaming, tech, and event management. As eSports continues to expand, Indonesia has the potential to lead Southeast Asia’s gaming ecosystem through talent development, infrastructure, and international collaborations. Read my full analysis on Medium. 

🎮🏆 In the world of esports, success isn't just about players' talent and dedication, but also about smart strategic support. 🚀💡 #GAMEsports, Vietnam's top team, has proven this with their incredible achievements at VCS Spring and MSI 2024. But, their success story wouldn't be complete without the strategic backing of #CMGASIA. For the first time, GAM Esports' CEO, TK Nguyen, unveils the secrets behind their triumphs and CMG.ASIA's crucial role in their journey to the top. 🌟 For more detailed information, please read the article in the comments section.👇 #MakingLifeBetter #TKNguyen

Another stride for the Esports industry as Hisense Group Holdings, one of China's largest home appliance brands, sponsors its first Esports competition – the King Pro League, China's leading Honor of Kings competition. This development, as reported by the Esports Advocate, signifies a turning point as traditional companies begin venturing into the Esports market. Hisense, known for its avid sponsorship of global football events, brings added credibility and visibility to the Esports scene. Their decision to sponsor an Esports competition further attests to the growing global attractiveness of Esports. It's worth noting that this announcement follows TiMi Studios' commitment early this year to grow the game's international Esports ecosystem with a $15M USD investment. The engagement of brands like Hisense in Esports sponsorships is a strong indicator of the potential the industry holds. Not only does the sector present an exciting new frontier for established business enterprises, but it also offers newcomers a wealth of opportunities in the ever-evolving gaming landscape. Winzard, as a seasoned expert in the Gaming and Esports markets, anticipates further industry growth as traditional corporations recognise the value and potential in this rapidly advancing market. #Hisense #Esports #GamingIndustry #Sponsorship #Winzard

🤝 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗔), 𝗙𝗣𝗧 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺'𝘀 𝗘-𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🤝 📌On December 10, 2024, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Recreational and Esports Association (VIRESA), FPT Online Joint Stock Company, and Funtap Joint Stock Company signed a cooperation agreement to drive the sustainable growth and professionalization of Vietnamese esports. This partnership includes a focus on key titles such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). 📌Under the agreement, the parties committed to long-term collaboration in strategic consulting, community building, and esports development in Vietnam. They aim to promote a comprehensive and systematic esports ecosystem by partnering with reputable gaming and esports organizations to bring international game titles to Vietnam. 📌 For MLBB, the partnership will optimize resources to support national teams in training and competing at prestigious events, including the SEA Games, ASIAD, and Asian Esports Games (AEG). 📌 This cooperation marks a milestone in fostering a positive perception of esports as a professional and healthy entertainment sector. It also positions Vietnam as a hub for hosting major international esports events, enhancing the country’s standing on the global esports map. #funtapgames #funtapglobal #mlbb

Esports: A week in rewind ⏪ Ladies and gentlemen, we find ourselves in May... Time is flying, as well as the development of esports. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the biggest stories this past week; 1️⃣ Two huge moves coming from the team at BLAST; 🤝 Firstly, they have just announced Revolut will be joining them as Presenting Partner for their Spring Final in London this June. ⚔ Secondly, BLAST have also announced their expansion into Dota 2, with ‘BLAST Slam’ – due to commence at the end of this year and running through 2025. 2️⃣ Logitech G have announced a multi-year partnership with German esports organisation; Berlin International Gaming | BIG. The partnership will support Logitech G’s offline and activation expansion; which will ultimately be supported by the players and teams within BIG. 3️⃣ Barns have made a tremendous, strategic entrance into the esports scene. The Saudi-based, home-grown coffee chain has become the Exclusive Coffee Partner of the Esports World Cup, as well as an Official Partner of Saudi esports organisation, Team Falcons. ✅ Some huge GG's coming out of the esports world this past week. But as always, the biggest GG comes from me to you guys. Have an awesome rest of your week! #esports #esportspartnerships #esportsnews #gg

As we enter 2025, eSports is cementing itself as a global powerhouse, driven by innovation, expanding audiences, and evolving business models. Here’s why eSports is an industry to watch: 🎮 Olympic Recognition The International Olympic Committee's launch of the Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia 2025 is a landmark moment. By merging traditional sports values with digital competition, it brings eSports to a wider audience, solidifying its status as a legitimate global sport and engaging younger, tech-savvy generations. 🌍 Explosive Growth With a market value projected at $2.39 billion in 2024 and a global audience set to surpass 640 million by 2025, eSports is rapidly becoming a dominant entertainment sector. Asia-Pacific leads, contributing 57% of viewership and showcasing the industry’s universal appeal and growth potential. 💡 Revenue Diversification Beyond sponsorships, eSports organizations are exploring new revenue streams like media rights, exclusive merchandise, and direct-to-consumer content. This shift fosters financial stability and long-term growth for teams, tournaments, and platforms. For stakeholders and brands, the opportunities are vast. How do you see eSports shaping the future of entertainment? Let’s discuss! #eSports2025 #GamingInnovation #DigitalEntertainment #OlympicEsports #MarketGrowth #RevenueStreams #FutureOfGaming #AsiaPacificGaming

⏪ Esports News: A week in review 🗒 To keep you all up to date, here are my hot takes from the last week in esports; 1.    Sony becomes a founding partner for the Esports World Cup! The partnership will see Sony’s products and entertainment expertise combined with the EWC’s vision to unite the global community and deliver the best experience possible for fans and players alike! 2.    The Amazon University Esports tournament has marked considerable growth in KSA, with over 100 teams registering and a total of 2,194 students participating; a 57% increase from last season! 3.    The Apex Legends North America Esports Final had to be postponed mid-match after pros Noyan ‘Genburten’ Ozkose and Phillip ‘ImperialHal’ Dosen were hacked during their match. 4.    KALM set up global HQ in Abu Dhabi. They are looking to integrate into the developing esports and gaming ecosystem to deliver a robust athlete health and wellbeing strategy through their expertise, innovations and academic partnerships. 🤝 Never a dull moment in this ecosystem, with headlines proving so! Hope you’re all having a great week; it’s a GG from me to you! #esports #gaming #esportsnews #esportspartnerships #gg

🏆 The PUBG Global Championship 2024 concluded yesterday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with an especially thrilling final day! The Vietnamese esports club The Expendables claimed victory in a dramatic race to secure the championship trophy. Here’s a quick look at some key viewership insights from the PUBG: Battlegrounds esports season in 2024: 🔹 The PUBG: Battlegrounds esports season experienced growth in viewership figures despite having shorter airtime of all tournaments. 🔹 The most popular broadcasts were in Vietnamese, English, Thai, Korean, and Russian. 🔹 For PGC 2024, a significant driver of high viewership was the surge in engagement from Vietnamese fans. Their numbers increased by more than 60% compared to last year, making them the largest demographic at the event. Furthermore, KRAFTON Inc. has unveiled a roadmap for the next year’s PUBG: Battlegrounds esports season, which will include: 🔹 More regional series: Expanding from 2 to 3 splits. 🔹 Four international PUBG Global Series events. 🔹 An Esports World Cup in Riyadh. 🔹 The PUBG Global Championship. Additionally, they introduced the Official TPP Tournament: PUBG Players Tour, giving third-person perspective players a platform to compete at the official esports tournaments. ⭐ Overall, compared to previous years, PUBG: Battlegrounds esports has experienced notable growth, particularly in attracting new audiences and surpassing past milestones. This upward trend is likely to continue into 2025 #esports #esportsindustry #pubg #viewership

"Success of BGMI Esports in India: Reason to Celebrate or Cause of Concern?" For sponsors, BGMI is the golden ticket, the single biggest title in Indian esports that promises massive viewership and engagement. It’s a name that echoes through the community, dominating discussions, streams, and competitions alike. BGMI’s dominance is not without merit as it consistently hits targets that matter most to stakeholders. The game not only captures massive viewership online but also draws in large crowds for LAN events, creating a buzz that’s hard to replicate. However, this growing dependency on BGMI raises questions about the sustainability and diversity of Indian esports. Read — https://lnkd.in/gfgC3CrN