Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd (Samsung) recently organized the inaugural Odyssey Cup, an esports virtual tournament in the Southeast Asia region.
The tournament’s primary goal is to engage passionate gamers within the gaming industry and provide a comprehensive gaming and competitive experience for professional gamers, influencers, and the gaming community.
Samsung also aims to showcase its wide range of gaming monitors through this event, catering to a diverse spectrum of gamers, from hardcore enthusiasts to casual players.
The Odyssey Cup focuses on enhancing the esports content landscape with localized influencer live broadcasts across Southeast Asia and features Valorant as the game title.
The tournament, spanning six countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam), offers a total prize pool of USD 10,000, aiming to stimulate gaming interest and boost esports growth in the region.
“Our goal is to create an environment where professionals, fans and the community can come together to celebrate their shared passion for gaming,” said the Head of Regional Display Solutions, Samsung Southeast Asia & Oceania, Leslie Goh, We are well-poised to do so with the cutting-edge technology that Samsung Odyssey gaming monitors offer.”
Samsung is taking gaming to the next level with its latest gaming monitors, the Odyssey Neo G9 and Odyssey OLED G9. The Odyssey Neo G9, recognized with the CES 2023 Best of Innovation Award, is a dual UHD 57” curved widescreen gaming monitor that offers stunning visuals and lightning-fast response times.
On the other hand, the Odyssey OLED G9, winner of the CES 2023 Innovation Award, features a 49” curved screen with AI upscaling and an impressive 0.03ms gray-to-gray (GtG) response time. These monitors are designed to provide exceptional visuals and speed, catering to both casual and hardcore gamers.
In a bid to promote the gaming community, Samsung is launching the Odyssey Cup, a virtual esports tournament. The tournament will feature Valorant as the game title and will include influencers from eight countries who are well-versed in competitive play, shout casting, and analysis.
Each influencer will assemble a team from their respective communities, nurturing a new generation of competitive players, shoutcasters, analysts, hosts, and more. The Odyssey Cup offers an exciting opportunity for gamers to participate via their chosen influencers’ social media platforms.
To mark the launch of the Odyssey Neo G9, Samsung is offering exclusive incentives to customers who register their interest between October 28 and November 8, 2023. Customers can receive a RM300 e-voucher and savings of up to RM4,000, allowing them to enhance their gaming setups. This offer is available to customers nationwide, ensuring that gamers don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up their gaming experience.
