Infinix has announced the launch of the Infinix Esports Tournament Season 3 in Malaysia, 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.Â
Powered by Infinix GT 20 Pro, this tournament will kick off with online qualifiers taking place from 18th to 21st November 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 17th December 2024, where Malaysia’s top university teams will clash for the ultimate title of Champion of the Infinix Esports Tournament Season 3.
“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 |