Infinix Esports Tournament Season 3 unites university talent for an epic showdown, fueled by GT 20 Pro performance and strategic collaborations
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 October 2024 – Infinix, a trendy tech brand for young consumers, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Infinix Esports Tournament Season 3 in partnership with Honor of Kings (HOK) and MediaTek. This tournament reaffirms Infinix’s growing involvement in the Malaysian esports scene, providing a platform for university-level talent to rise and compete for a prize pool of RM 10,000.
Powered by Infinix GT 20 Pro, this tournament will kick off with online qualifiers taking place from November 18th to 21st, 2024. These qualifiers will be streamed live on Infinix and Honor of Kings’ official TikTok and Facebook pages. The thrilling Final Playoffs are scheduled for December 17th, 2024, where Malaysia’s top university teams will clash for the ultimate title of Champion of the Infinix Esports Tournament Season 3.
The Infinix GT 20 Pro, a Dual-Chip Gaming Beast, is powered by the Dimensity 8200 Ultimate 4nm 5G Processor and features the Pixelworks X5 Turbo Gaming Display Chip. Engineered for gaming excellence, it ensures lag-free gameplay even in high-stakes esports matches. Its high-refresh-rate display and extended battery life make it a top choice for gaming enthusiasts, delivering smooth, immersive gameplay at every level.
“We are thrilled to bring back the Infinix Esports Tournament with the GT 20 Pro at the forefront. The response to the GT 20 Pro has been incredible, and we look forward to seeing its gaming performance elevate this season’s competition. Esports represents more than just gaming; it’s a platform for youth empowerment, fostering skills in teamwork, strategic thinking, and leadership. With our continued partnership with university esports clubs, we hope to inspire even more young talents in Malaysia to reach new heights in esports,” said Wai Kiat Hong, Marketing Director of Infinix Malaysia.
“Malaysia has proven itself to be a prime hotspot for esports, as proven by the recent HOK Championship 2024 win from Black Shrew Esports. The partnership with Infinix represents our joint commitment to empower the next generation of talent to pursue their dreams,” said Eugene Chin, Country Manager of Level Infinite Malaysia.
In a related development, Infinix recently established a cutting-edge game research laboratory in partnership with Honor of Kings and MediaTek. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in mobile gaming technology, optimizing game performance, and exploring AI-powered gaming innovations for players in emerging smartphone markets.
University Esports Clubs Lead the Charge
This season, eight prominent university esports clubs across Malaysia have joined forces with Infinix to host mini-tournaments and select their top teams to represent their institutions. Each university club will field two teams, with a total of 16 teams competing in the online qualifiers. The final four teams will then advance to the playoffs for a chance to claim the championship title.
Participating university esports clubs include:
| NO | UNIVERSITY | ESPORTS CLUB |
| 1 | Management & Science University (MSU) Shah Alam | MSU Esports Club |
| 2 | Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | USM Esports Club |
| 3 | International Islamic University Malaysia | IIUM Esports Club |
| 4 | Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) | Kelab Esport UiTM Shah Alam |
| 5 | University Kuala Lumpur Business School | Beast Esports Club |
| 6 | Asia Pacific University (APU) | APU Esport Club |
| 7 | Multimedia University (MMU) Cyberjaya | MMU eSports |
| 8 | Universiti Tun Abdul Razak | URniverse Esport Club |
Empowering the Future of Malaysian Esports
The Infinix Esports Tournament Season 3 is more than a competition—it is a commitment to the future of Malaysian esports. Through collaborations with university esports clubs, Infinix aims to foster a supportive gaming ecosystem where new talent can grow and shine. This season will not only offer fans and players exciting matches but will also bring esports to the forefront of mobile gaming innovation, with the GT 20 Pro serving as the ultimate gaming tool.
Honor of Kings fans, esports enthusiasts, and aspiring gamers can anticipate thrilling matchups, strategy, and teamwork by tuning into the live streams for the online qualifiers on Infinix official TikTok and Facebook pages as well as Honor of Kings’ official TikTok and Facebook pages.
Get the Infinix GT 20 Pro now for only RM1,299 in Mecha Blue, Mecha Orange, and Mecha Silver, with 12+256GB memory configurations at Infinix Official Stores such as Lazada, Shopee, TikTok Shop, or through Infinix’s authorised dealers.
Stay connected for the latest updates on Infinix Esports Tournament Season 3 through Infinix’s official website, Facebook page, Instagram page and TikTok channel, and witness the future of Malaysian esports in action.
