Acer Brings Out Best of Esports and Filipino Entertainment at Asia Pacific Predator League 2024

The Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 came to a close on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena, Philippines with the crowning of new DOTA 2 and VALORANT esports champions and electrifying performances from some of the Philippines’s most talented artists. This year’s edition of the Asia Pacific Predator League was a major success with sold-out arenas and online spectators tuned in via the Predator social media channels during the two-day event. From the 26 teams competing for top honors in the Dota 2 and VALORANT, Blacklist Rivalry and Team Secret emerged victorious and lifted the prestigious Predator Shield in their respective categories.

Sarah G, SB19 will set the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals stage on fire with #AceYourWorld

Be part of history as 26 teams from across the region compete for top honors in Dota 2 and VALORANT, including their share of a $200,000 prize pool and the highly coveted Predator Shield, in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. 

The MOA Arena stage will witness epic battles between esports teams on January 13 and 14, 2024. Audiences will also get to watch never-before-seen musical stages and collaborations.

For the very first time ever, Acer ambassadors Sarah Geronimo and SB19 will perform “Ace Your World” live! The song #AceYourWorld, streaming on YouTube, was written and composed by Radkidz, the duo of John Paulo Nase (Pablo) and his brother, Joshua Daniel Nase. Through the song, Sarah G and SB19 hope to encourage everyone to stay strong despite the challenges they face in their lives.

Blacklist International, Team Secret, and other Filipino esports teams gun for victories over the region’s best at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals

It is all systems go for the highly anticipated Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on January 13 and 14. Twenty-six (26) teams from across the Asia Pacific region will compete in Dota 2 and VALORANT for the coveted Predator Shield and their share of the $200,000 prize pool. 

The question is: How will Filipino teams fare in the tournament? 

For Dota 2, iconic teams Blacklist International, Execration, and defending Asia Pacific Predator League champions Polaris Esports will be joined by the winners of the Philippine qualifiers, Made in Philippines. 

For VALORANT, Team Secret, one of the most renowned teams in the VCT Pacific League, will be alongside Oasis Gaming and ZOL Esports, who both qualified during the Philippine Finals.

“It will be anybody’s game. Predator League is the stomping ground of the region’s up-and-coming esports talents. We are excited to see who is hungry enough for the victory to overcome the competition and win the Predator Shield,” said Sue Ong Lim, General Manager at Acer Philippines.

Intense esports battles and exciting musical acts collide at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals

The countdown to the highly anticipated Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals has begun. Twenty-six (26) teams from across the Asia Pacific region will duke it out in front of a roaring crowd on January 13 and 14, 2024, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena for the honor and glory of lifting the coveted Predator Shield. Teams will showcase their prowess and mastery of two highly acclaimed game titles, Dota 2 and VALORANT.

Watch the action live and see which teams will reign supreme and bring home the glory. A combined prize pool of $200,000 is also at stake for the two tournaments. The Dota 2 and VALORANT winners will each take home $65,000. Second-place winners will get $20,000, while third and fourth-place winners will receive $7,500.

“The Predator League is a premier esports tournament in APAC and is the home ground of up-and-coming esports talents. We are very excited as this is the Philippines’ first time hosting the event offline,” said Sue Ong Lim, General Manager at Acer Philippines.

Acer’s Yuletide Surprise Promo offers gifts, discounts, and so much more!

Acer’s Yuletide Surprise Promo is the gift that keeps on giving with amazing discounts and freebies.

Enjoy discounts of up to Php 8,000 when you purchase select Acer products. You can also redeem a participating appliance store’s eGift voucher valued at up to Php 7,000!

Are you planning on improving your productivity at school or work? Your new Acer laptop will help you do so! Have you been eyeing that Acer desktop for the longest time? This is the perfect time to get it. Do you want to level up your gaming experience? Select Acer Nitro and Predator laptops are included in the promotion as well. 

Every purchase of a qualifying Acer or Predator laptop and desktop computer entitles the customer to receive discounts and/or a free appliance store eGift voucher. Customers must register the product for warranty within one week of purchase at warranty.acer.com.ph. After completing the registration requirements, Acer will validate the credentials within five business days. An eGift voucher will be sent to the customer’s provided email address and mobile number within five business days of the warranty registration. To redeem the eGift voucher, the customer is required to present it at the participating appliance store branch.

Philippine Contenders geared up for triumph at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals

Made in Philippines (MIPH) and Oasis Gaming emerged victorious in Dota 2 and VALORANT, respectively, in the Predator League 2024 Philippine Finals held in SM North EDSA Cyberzone on November 11 and 12. The victories gave the two teams each a Predator Shield and the honor of representing the Philippines at the upcoming Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals in January 2024.

For the Dota 2 grand final, Made in Philippines faced Smurfers, which beat the Wong "ChuaN" Hock Chuan and Ryan "Raging Potato" Qui-led Neon Esports with a 2-1 reverse sweep. Meanwhile, MIPH had a masterful 2-0 sweep of InterActive Philippines.

In the final, Made in Philippines also swept Smurfers, 2-0 to clinch the title and the Php250,000 cash pot. The runner-up received Php100,000. Neon Esports and InterActive Philippines each received Php55,000.

Oasis Gaming reaches the promised land, secures Predator League 2024 Philippine championship

A fury of run-and-gun antics in the popular FPS game VALORANT prevailed in SM North EDSA Cyberzone on November 12, 2023, as the Predator League 2024 Philippine Finals reached an explosive conclusion.

Before they could chase their dreams, Oasis Gaming had to claw their way against their heated rivals, NAOS Esports in the semifinals, which saw the former overcome a 1-0 deficit to eliminate them in a reverse 2-1 sweep.

But the intensity did not end there as ZOL Esports likewise grinded their way in a three-game slugfest against Valhalla in the semifinals, only for the former to survive.

Asia Pacific Predator League Grand Finals Is Coming To The Philippines This 2024

Excitement looms in the world of eSports with the announcement of the Philippines as the host of the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals. Happening from January 13 to 14, 2024, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. Twenty-six (26) teams from across the Asia Pacific region will compete in highly competitive games of Dota 2 and VALORANT.

Since 2018, the Asia Pacific Predator League continues to celebrate and discover amazing talents in eSports with these games powered by the Predator line known to power up games to the maximum and is one of the leading names in gaming laptops and computer sets. Teams and players from the region will compete to win the coveted Predator Shield raised proudly by its victors.

A total of twenty-six (26) teams from across the Asia Pacific region will be participating in the games to be staged at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. A combined prize pool of $200,000 is also at stake for the two tournaments. The Dota 2 and VALORANT winners will each take home $65,000. Second-place winners will get $20,000, while third and fourth-place winners will receive $7,500.

Predator League season is back! Who will bring home the glory at the Predator League 2024 Philippine Qualifiers?

The Philippines’ most prestigious tournament circuit is back! The Predator League is returning, with the battleground extending to even further lands. A combined prize pool of Php 1 million and the highly coveted Predator Shield is at stake. To lift this prestigious trophy, teams will need to be masters of either of two disciplines: Dota 2 or Valorant.

The Predator League provides an avenue for young esports talents to grow their potential in the gaming industry. Since its inception in 2018, more than 15,000 teams from the Asia Pacific region have participated in the Asia Pacific Predator League.

This year’s trials are divided into three stages: the Qualifiers, the Group Stage, and the Grand Finals.

Acer Expands its Premium Gaming Portfolio with the New Predator Triton 16

Acer today announced the new Predator Triton 16 (PT16-51), the latest addition to its power-packed gaming line. This laptop for gaming and work is equipped with the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPUs, and up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, along with an abundance of features that would excite any type of gamer. To ensure the vital components are kept cool throughout gaming sessions, the laptop’s advanced thermal solutions combine dual 5th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D fans, Vortex Flow optimization, and liquid metal thermal grease on the CPU, all housed within a thin metal chassis design. 

Step into the new space of gaming as Predator’s ‘Meta City’ invades ESGS 2022

The Esports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) 2022 is finally coming back live and in person with a three-day event filled with gaming gear, activities, prizes, and many more from October 28-30 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City! 

Predator makes a huge comeback at ESGS as a major sponsor and the gaming hardware brand will have a booth called “Meta City” where gamers and gaming enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the flight and racing simulators, show off their Tekken skills, and join arms with others for combat at Dota 2 and Valorant LAN games. 

Polaris Esports Takes The Predator League 2022 Philippines Dota 2 Grand Finals Championship

DOTA 2 remains as one of the most competitive Esport in the world which is seen with the huge number of players and competitions that has built great teams both locally and internationally. And as one of the biggest Esports competition in the country, Predator Cup 2022 continues the excitement and intesity of the games with the Predator League 2022 Philippines Dota 2 Grand Finals Championship held at SM Mall of Asia Central Atriumlast September 18, 2022.

The semifinals and final matches brought the teams such as GrindSky Esports, Execration, Polaris Esports, and Atomic Esports. Returning for the second day to host this prestigious event, Justin “Vill” Villarasen and Allyza “Tayrawr” Taylor were joined by a lineup of talented casters and panelists: Erika Mei “Aki” Ilar, John “Johnxfire” Nathan Fernandez, Aries “Kalbz” Alejandro, Nathaniel “NaTan” Wicks, and Rain “Rain” Zerlyn Manaig.

Here’s how you can win a Helios 300 and other Predator exclusive prizes

In the course of the APAC Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final, Predator Philippines is hosting a series of giveaways for fans at home.

Sit back, relax, and win exclusive prizes from Predator this Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final! Predator presents to fans different ways to snag a Predator Helios 300, among other exciting giveaways from April 6 to 11, 2021.

“Here’s a treat to everyone who has been very supportive of the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final! We will be hosting a series of giveaways where fans can win amazing prizes from Predator this April 6-11!” said Predator Philippines General Manager Sue Ong-Lim.

Here’s how you can win a Helios 300 and other Predator exclusive prizes

In the course of the APAC Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final, Predator Philippines is hosting a series of giveaways for fans at home.

Sit back, relax, and win exclusive prizes from Predator this Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final! Predator presents to fans different ways to snag a Predator Helios 300, among other exciting giveaways from April 6 to 11, 2021.

“Here’s a treat to everyone who has been very supportive of the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final! We will be hosting a series of giveaways where fans can win amazing prizes from Predator this April 6-11!” said Predator Philippines General Manager Sue Ong-Lim.

Predator Philippines joins forces with ONE Championship to CONQUER NEW WORLDS

(L-R): JB Aquino, Marketing Communications Lead, Acer Philippines Inc.;
Brandon Vera, ONE Heavyweight World Champion; Rich Franklin,
ONE Championship VP & MMA Legend and Ray Gozon,
Predator Philippines Senior Marketing Manager

A new partnership has been forged between Predator Philippines and ONE Championship to bring Philippine gaming to new heights. Set at High Grounds Café, an other-worldly gaming café decked out in Predator G1 and G3 gaming units, Predator Philippines and ONE Championship challenged Filipino gamers to prepare for modern combat.

“Gaming is so much more than cool graphics and great sound effects – it’s about every gamer transforming into their characters and conquering new worlds in any galaxy and in any battle,” said Ray Gozon, Predator Philippines Senior Marketing Manager. “Serious gamers have intense skill, focus, and fury if they are to destroy their enemies. This is why ONE Championship is the perfect partner for us – ONE Championship fights and fighters embody the intensity that our gamers experience on Predator machines.”