An action-filler weekend beckons as 26 teams from across the region vow to engage in fierce competition in Dota 2 and VALORANT, vying for the prestigious Predator Shield and a share of the impressive $200,000 prize pool in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024.
Prominent teams, including Blacklist Rivalry, Team Secret, Execration, and Zol E-Sports, proudly represent the Philippines, adding to the high-stakes atmosphere of the gaming event.
During the press conference on Friday at Hotel Sofitel, Filipino Dota 2 Superstar Abed from Blacklist Rivalry shared insights into his international experiences, highlighting the similarity of the overall gaming experience and pointing out the louder practice environments of Asian teams.
Players discussed their preparations for the upcoming games, emphasizing the significance of scrimmages with teams from various brackets and regions.
The Council, a Dota 2 team from Bangladesh, identified Team Aster as their biggest threat, acknowledging the intense competition and strategic dynamics between the teams.
As the tournament unfolds this weekend at the Mall of Asia Arena, Filipino e-sports giants, including Blacklist International and Team Secret, are poised for triumph.
Dota 2 teams like Blacklist International, Execration, Polaris Esports, and the Philippine qualifiers, Made in Philippines, are set for fierce competition. In the VALORANT showdown, Team Secret, Oasis Gaming, and ZOL Esports have secured their spots in the Philippine Finals.
The two-day event promises not only intense gaming but also exclusive meet-and-greet sessions with Predator ambassadors and thrilling performances by top Filipino artists, including Acer ambassadors Sarah Geronimo and SB19.
Acer Philippines’ Senior Marketing Manager, Princess Laosantos, guarantees an unmatched esports and entertainment spectacle with exciting surprises for all attendees.