Singapore, 15th August 2022 — Republic of Gamers, the world’s no. 1 gaming laptop brand[1], announces the start of the ROG Masters Asia Pacific 2022 e-sports tournament[2]. The $40,000 USD prize pool tournament, which starts 15th August, will pit the best Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege teams across the region against each other for a spot at the grand finals in Bangkok Thailand.
Players from the Southeast Asia, South Asia, Japan and South Korea regions will be able to sign up to compete for qualifier spots starting 15th August with the online tournament starting on 17th September. Once qualified, teams will move forward to the regional finals and then onward to the grand finals at the Thailand Game Show on 21st October. The Regional Finals and Grand Finals will be broadcasted live online across multiple languages.
“We built the ROG line to create a platform for gamers of all levels to develop their skills, and the ROG Masters APAC is our way to allow them to showcase their incredible talents” said Peter Chang, General Manager, Asia Pacific Region, System Business Group at ASUS. “This year, with Rainbow 6: Siege, we aim to cultivate the best teams across APAC for a phenomenal showdown in Bangkok.”
About ROG Masters
Launched in APAC in 2016, the ROG Masters APAC continues to bring the best e-sports opportunities for gamers across the region with a focus to nourish future local talents and provide a pathway for them to an international spotlight. This year, for the first time, ROG Masters APAC 2022 will feature the fast-paced tactical action of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege.
Registration and Key Dates
Interested participants can register at the official tournament page at: www.rogmastersapac.gg. Registration for the ROG Masters APAC 2022 starts on 15th August and ends on 15th September. Regional Qualifiers will take place online on 17th – 18th September with qualifying teams competing in Regional Finals on 24 September. Finals action will take place live in Bangkok at the Thailand Game Show on 21st – 23rd October.
[1] ROG is the world and Asia Pacific’s no.1 gaming laptop brand according to IDC PC market reports 1H 2022.
[2] APAC markets involved in the ROG Masters Asia Pacific are: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam