Attention, gamers!
Malaysia now has a first-of-its-kind Esports City, dedicated to elevating the country’s gaming industry even further!
Launched by Southeast Asia’s (SEA) largest esports marketing group, Esports Business Network (EBN), this first-ever Esports City is set to be a go-to destination for international esports events, firmly establishing Malaysia’s esports footprint locally, regionally and globally.
The RM4 million full-service EBN Esports City is located on the top floor of Quill City Mall in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and is recognised as SEA biggest esports facility.
Spanning 65,000 square feet, it currently comprises the EBN Esports Arena, the Orange Esports Club, a premium esports café, the new Esports Business Network Headquarters and three fully equipped live broadcasting studios.
Just so you know, the EBN Esports Arena is a 10,650 square-foot column-free event hall with comprehensive production and broadcasting facilities to accommodate up to an audience of 1,000 and is ideal for brands seeking a holistic esports venue.
Meanwhile, the Orange Esports Club is built as a 360° esports community event and lifestyle experiential space across PC, mobile, and console to nurture a heightened esports experience for both casual gamers and professional esports players.
“Esports Business Network is passionately committed to work with the government at community, competitive and industry levels to create a sustainable esports ecosystem, foster long-term growth and nurture a conducive environment to prepare Malaysian esports athletes to compete professionally at international level,” said EBN Executive Chairman, Frank Ng.
“It is heartening to note that the government has allocated RM15 million for esports development in the 2021 federal budget. To stay ahead of the fast growing esports industry, Esports Business Network is concurrently working on other local and regional initiatives, which will be announced in 2021, to position Malaysia as Southeast Asia’s most active and attractive centre for esports excellence,” he added.
For your information, Malaysia is currently ranked #21 globally with more than 14 million gamers and an estimated revenue of RM2 billion.
How exciting!
by Kyle Roshen Jacob
