International gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games, in partnership with M6 World Championship Official Gaming Phone, ASUS ROG, officially announced the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Media Championship (MMC). The MMC will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the sidelines of the M6 World Championship, the sixth edition of MLBB's flagship international tournament.
In line with M6's theme, the MMC will provide media from around the world with a #GreaterThanEver MLBB gaming experience through the medium of an official tournament, putting them in the competitive spotlight while showing appreciation for their contributions to the growth of MLBB esports through storytelling.
Adrian Cher, Esports Head of Business Development and Sales at MOONTON Games, said: “The media have been vital wordsmiths in turning our outstanding players into world-renowned personalities through their creative storytelling. This time, we want to put the spotlight on our media partners in a competitive arena that will challenge them to be greater than ever."
"We are grateful for this collaboration with ASUS ROG. This industry-first, one-of-a-kind partnership will enable our media to step into the shoes of our esports athletes and experience first-hand the competitive world of professional MLBB," added Cher.
"ROG Phone is thrilled to support the first-ever Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Media Championship tournament, providing our media partners with an unrivaled gaming platform. This collaboration underscores our commitment to the gaming community, including our storytellers, further strengthening our dedication to advancing global mobile esports. It enables media partners to showcase their talents on the world stage while enjoying an exceptional competitive gaming experience," said Shawn Chang, Global Sales and Marketing Director of the Phone Business Unit, ASUS.
Launching on 10 December, the event will have two parts: the Elimination Round and the Grand Finals. Eight (8) teams of international media covering M6 on-ground will vie for the title as the media champions of the first MMC, get the biggest share of the prize pool – comprising 400,000 in-game Diamonds – and take home five (5) ASUS ROG Phone 8 units.
