Acer kicks off Asia-Pacific Predator League; bringing together the best eSports teams from across the region; in a battle to be crowned the eSports Champion in APAC
Team Immunity to represent Australia and New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific Predator League Grand Final in Thailand in 2019
Acer has announced that its annual Asia-Pacific Predator League Grand Final tournament; will be held on 15-17 February 2019 in Thailand; reaffirming its ongoing commitment to the eSports industry.
Hosted by Acer’s leading Predator brand; the tournament will bring together a throng of dedicated eSports players from all over the Asia-Pacific region; including a team from Australia and New Zealand. The Grand Final tournament in Thailand will include participation from more than 10 countries; bringing top-tier talent in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) and Dota 2. The tournament will feature offline & online events to determine the top three placing teams for both PUBG and Dota 2; who will receive part of the total prize pool worth US$250,000.
The qualifying competition kicked off in Australia and New Zealand on 6 September; and Acer Predator partnered with Throwdown Esports to host the Predator PUBG OCE Open Series. There were four closed qualifier rounds and a final round; which saw over 50 teams compete in the popular Battle Royale game, PUBG.
The top 18 teams that qualified battled it out in a livestreamed final round; via Throwdown’s Twitch channel on Saturday, October 13; to determine which team will head to Thailand in 2019 to represent Australia and New Zealand; in the Asia-Pacific Predator League Grand Final. The winner of the PUBG OCE Open Series tournament was Team Immunity; a large Australian eSports organisation founded in 2003.
“Ever since Acer launched the Predator brand in 2015; we have been dedicated to providing hardcore and pro gamers with top quality notebooks, desktops, monitors and accessories; that will transform their gaming experience. In Australia we are thrilled to support local eSports teams; and provide them with a platform and the tools to test their skills and compete on a regional level. We are thrilled to be supporting Team Immunity; as they represent Australia and New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2019.”
said Darren Simmons, Oceanic Managing Director of Acer Inc.
The eSports market continues to grow exponentially in Australia. A recent report by PwC found that the industry totalled $8 million last year, and is forecast to grow to $21 million by 2022. As the industry attracts more and more people through its combination of social, streaming and gaming; Acer is continuing to invest in this area.
