Asus launches ‘ROG Masters Sri Lanka 2017’
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With the launch of ‘Asus ROG Masters Sri Lanka 2017’, a country qualifier tournament of one of the most celebrated and state-of-the-art eSports events in the world, all Sri Lankan eSports fans are now eligible to qualify for the World Championships.
Asus ROG Masters presents Sri Lankan gamers a chance to live their ultimate eSports dream as they battle it out for a shot at the prize money and a chance to qualify for the regional and global tournaments; to be held later on this year.
Commencing in June, teams from all over the country will compete in a dual series of Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournaments at both preliminary and final rounds to unleash the best local talent.The winners will qualify to play in the regional tournament which will be held in Bangalore thereafter.
Speaking on the occasion, Country Channel Manager of Asus Sri Lanka, Ishkey Irshard said ‘ROG Masters is one of the world’s most competitive eSports tournaments and we are happy to open out this challenge to gaming enthusiast in Sri Lanka once more.It’s encouraging to see how the local gaming community has grown over the years as more and more youth show an interest in the sport’.
‘As a driving force behind eSports both here and abroad, Asus hopes to take gaming in Sri Lanka to the next level and continue to provide local gamers with a platform to explore and grow their potential. We are excited to see how the competitions will unravel in the weeks to come and we would like to wish all participants the best of luck for the challenge’ he added.
Leila Lin, Country Product Manager of ASUS Sri Lanka, speaking at the event
Asus ROG Masters Sri Lanka offers a total prize pool of Rs. 450,000/- and also an all-expense paid trip to Bangalore for the two winning teams to compete in the regional tournament. Registration for the competition opened on 16 June and the preliminary rounds will take place during the last week of June, while the finals are scheduled to take place on the July 29 and 30 at the Crescat Boulevard.
Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software. Formed in 2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products known for performance and quality, including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktops, monitors, audio equipment, routers, and peripherals. ROG participates in and sponsors major international gaming events.
ROG gear has been used to set hundreds of overclocking records and it continues to be the preferred choice of gamers and enthusiasts around the world. Learn more about the choice of champions at https://rog.asus.com
About ROG Masters.
ROG Masters is an esports tournament created for aspiring gamers everywhere. Now in its second year, it has grown into a global phenomenon after its first year being tailored to Asia and Oceania.
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ROG Masters aims to knit together the pro and grassroots tiers of gaming by combining open qualifiers with later stages that are heavy with invited teams, ensuring intense competition characterized by contact between community dark-horses and established veterans of the pro scene.
The Grand Finals of ROG Masters 2017 will take place in November, with US$500,000 to play for and the world watching.