Infinix, the tech brand popular among young consumers, is excited to announce the launch of the Infinix Esports Tournament Season 3, a collaboration with Honor of Kings (HOK) and MediaTek. The tournament strengthens Infinix’s growing presence in Malaysia’s esports scene, offering university-level players a stage to showcase their skills and compete for a prize pool of RM 10,000.
This season, eight major university esports clubs across Malaysia have partnered with Infinix to organize mini-tournaments, selecting their top two teams to represent their institutions. A total of 16 teams will compete in the online qualifiers from November 18th to 21st, 2024, streamed live on the official TikTok and Facebook pages of Infinix and Honor of Kings. The top four teams from the qualifiers will then face off in the thrilling Final Playoffs on December 17th, 2024, where they will battle for the ultimate title of Champion of the Infinix Esports Tournament Season 3.
Powering the tournament is the Infinix GT 20 Pro, a Dual-Chip Gaming Beast equipped with the Dimensity 8200 Ultimate 4nm 5G Processor and Pixelworks X5 Turbo Gaming Display Chip. Designed to deliver a seamless gaming experience, it ensures lag-free gameplay even during high-stakes matches with its high-refresh-rate display and extended battery life, making it a favorite among gaming enthusiasts.
“We are thrilled to bring back the Infinix Esports Tournament with the GT 20 Pro leading the charge,” said Wai Kiat Hong, Marketing Director of Infinix Malaysia. “The GT 20 Pro’s performance has been outstanding, and we’re excited to see how it enhances this season’s competition. Esports is more than just gaming; it’s a platform for youth empowerment, promoting skills in teamwork, strategic thinking, and leadership. Through our partnership with university esports clubs, we hope to inspire young talents across Malaysia to excel in esports.”
Highlighting Malaysia’s prominence in esports, Eugene Chin, Country Manager of Level Infinite Malaysia, added, “The recent HOK Championship 2024 victory by Black Shrew Esports underscores Malaysia’s reputation as a thriving esports hub. This partnership with Infinix reflects our shared commitment to empower the next generation to pursue their dreams in the industry.”
In a related development, Infinix recently launched an advanced game research lab in collaboration with Honor of Kings and MediaTek, focusing on enhancing mobile gaming technology, optimizing game performance, and exploring AI-driven gaming innovations for emerging smartphone markets.
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 set to make a significant impact on the future of Malaysian esports. With a strong focus on collaboration with university esports clubs, Infinix is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where emerging talent can thrive and shine. This season promises not only exhilarating matches for fans and players alike but also aims to elevate esports within the mobile gaming innovation landscape, featuring the Infinix GT 20 Pro as the ultimate gaming device.
Esports enthusiasts, especially fans of Honor of Kings, can look forward to captivating matchups, strategic plays, and effective teamwork. Be sure to catch the action by tuning into the live streams for the online qualifiers available on the official TikTok and Facebook pages of Infinix, as well as those of Honor of Kings.
The Infinix GT 20 Pro is currently available for just RM1,299, offering a stunning choice of colors—Mecha Blue, Mecha Orange, and Mecha Silver—with 12+256GB memory configurations. You can purchase it through Infinix Official Stores on platforms like Lazada, Shopee, TikTok Shop, or at Infinix’s authorised dealers.
To stay updated on the latest developments regarding the Infinix Esports Tournament Season 3, follow Infinix’s official website and social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and get ready to witness the evolution of Malaysian esports!
