Get ready for a spectacular ESL One 2018 at Resorts World Genting
ESL’s
flagship circuit ESL One returns after a successful first run in 2017
FANTASY CHARACTERS COME TO LIFE!
2 WINNERS OF LIMITED EDITION, MUCH COVETED ESL JACKETS FROM LUCKY DRAW
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Resorts World Genting is proudly returning as
host of professional esports tournament ESL One Genting 2018 for the second
time. Together with ESL, the world’s largest
esports company, thousands of fans are going to witness the best Dota 2 action on January 23-28, 2018.
This event marks
the third official Minor tournament of the year, as the top 16 Dota 2 teams
will not only battle over a prize pool of $US400,000 but also for 400
coveted Qualifying Points that
are collected to determine the eight direct invites to The International 2018.
As the winner
of the best esports event of the year at the Spia Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry
Awards & Conference in 2017 – this year’s ESL One Genting promises to be
even bigger and better than in 2017.
ESL has forged a multiyear collaboration
with Resorts World Genting for the second year running after ESL One Genting
2017 as part of the expansion of the esports scene in Southeast Asia with
further plans in the future.
Both Frank Sliwka, Chief
Operating Officer at ESL Asia and Vice President of Promotions &
Entertainment Kevin Tann from Resorts World Genting were at the press
conference to give their respective speeches, followed
by a screening of the ESL One aftermovie 2017 and a photo and Q&A session.
Numerous Dota 2 cosplayers were around to bring the fantastic champions of Dota
2 to life.
“Following
ESL One Genting 2017, which we saw being a huge success amongst enthusiastic
young millennials at the event, Resorts World Genting is proud to be the host
as the venue sponsor for the second year running,” said Kevin Tann, Vice
President of Promotions & Entertainment at Resorts World Genting.
“Esports
is recognized as the next big thing in marketing and the size of the global
esports audience has rapidly grown. One-fifth of the world is said to actively
play video games for an average of an hour a day. This is a complex and
fast-changing universe, and we are eager to be part of it.
"Through ESL One
Genting, we hope to connect with esports fans in an authentic way—a way that
delivers added value to their experience and to the sport.”
“After our first
installment in 2017, we already knew that it wouldn’t be our last event in Genting.
The passion we have witnessed from the community on-site and the huge support
from our partners at Resorts World Genting showed us how enthusiastic the
Malaysian Dota 2 fans are,” said Frank
Sliwka, ESL Asia Chief Operating
Officer at ESL.
“We are
excited to work with RWG in the future to further establish esports in the
Southeast Asia region to bring our content to people from all over the world.
The
ESL One broadcast team for 2018 features an exciting team of notable faces from
the world of esports to bring fans the Dota 2 live action. Eri Newman, who has
hosted multiple ESL One tournaments including ESL One Manila 2016 in his home
country, will be leading the talent team as stage host.
Paul “Redeye” Chaloner
as desk host and sideline reporter Jacob “SirActionSlacks” Kanner are familiar
faces to the Dota 2 community. Owen “Odpixel” Davies and Austin “Capitalist”
Walsh will complete the line-up as commentators to add their thrilling and
witty observations to the game.
In
2017, more than 5,000 fans attended ESL One Genting on each of the three main
event days, whereas over 11.4 million viewers consumed around 4.5 million hours
of content online.
The two teams Newbee and Digital Chaos fought their way up
to the Grand Finals, delivering thrilling matches. It was Digital Chaos who
eventually took home the ESL One trophy and US$125,000 in prize share.
For those
who did not manage to get tickets for the almost sold-out main event, a group
stage public viewing at the Genting International Showroom will be available
for the preliminary rounds leading up to the finals from 23-25 January. Tickets
are priced at RM20 for 3 days access.
For
more information, call
+603 6101 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com
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Genting Malaysia is one of the leading leisure and hospitality
corporations in the world. Listed on Bursa Malaysia with approximately RM34
billion in market capitalisation, Genting Malaysia owns and operates major
properties including Resorts World Genting, Resorts World Casino New York City,
Resorts World Bimini, Resorts World Birmingham and other casinos in the United
Kingdom.
Resorts World Genting (“RWG”) is a premier leisure and entertainment
resort in Malaysia. It is equipped with over 10,000 rooms spread across 7
hotels, theme parks and entertainment attractions, dining and retail outlets,
international shows and business convention facilities.
The Group has embarked
on a 10- year master plan to reinvigorate and transform Resorts World Genting
under the Genting Integrated Tourism Plan (“GITP”).
Genting Malaysia has
introduced various new facilities and attractions under the GITP, which
includes the new Hotel on the Park, First World Hotel Tower 3, the new Awana
SkyWay cable car system and the initial phase of the SkyAvenue lifestyle mall
and SkyPlaza.
The recent opening of the Genting Highlands Premium Outlet (a
property of Genting Simon Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Genting Plantations
Berhad and Simon Property Group) also complements the new and existing
offerings at RWG. Meanwhile, the indoor theme park and retail outlets in First
World Plaza are currently closed for a complete makeover.
Other attractions and
facilities under the GITP, which includes the world’s first Twentieth Century
Fox World theme park, are expected to unfold from next year onwards.
OK THIS IS MY SEQUINNED TIGER PANTS WHICH HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH DOTA ETC BUT I LIKE, CAN OR NOT?
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