#ComebackIsReal: ESGS, PH’s premier gaming convention, returns on ground with Globe and Riot Games
October 22, 2022 MANILA, Philippines – #ComebackIsReal as the Esports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) 2022 is finally coming back on ground in a jampacked three-day super event with gaming gear, activities, prizes and surprises!
This year’s ESGS will be held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from October 28 to 30, returning from the online space. For two years, ESGS was held virtually, keeping patrons engaged as #GamingNeverStops and #GamingIsLife.
On the gaming convention’s much-awaited comeback, ESGS announces its partnership and collaboration with two of the most dynamic and innovative brands in gaming today, Globe and Riot Games, marking exciting firsts in ESGS history.
ESGS 2022 #GameWellPlayed with Globe
Proving to be an emerging gaming powerhouse, Globe, the country’s leader in mobile and top digital solutions platform, is the event’s main presenter this year. With its progressive and continuing goal of elevating the gaming and esports scene with new platforms, products and activities for various gaming communities, Globe has been upgrading the experience of Filipino gamers to the next level. This year, it is taking this a notch higher with its support for the country’s premier gaming convention.
“At Globe we are very happy and excited to be part of ESGS this year. In line with our Game Well Played campaign, we have activities in our booth and throughout the entire ESGS event area that promotes multiple products, experiences, and most of all, opportunities to do good. May it be from the different items you can win and redeem on Globe Gamer Grounds, to meet and greets with your favorite Globe gaming ambassadors, to feeding the hungry via the Hapag Movement and learning about climate change via the Globe Climate Champions mobile game, you can do good with gaming with Globe,” said Rina Azcuña-Siongco, Head of Globe’s Get Entertained Tribe.
In addition to its partnership with ESGS, Globe Gamer Grounds is also co-presenting Astra Arena, ESGS’s very own esports stage. Together with other gaming promos, fans and convention goers can expect a lot of activities and surprises from Globe in ESGS 2022 – a legit #GameWellPlayed for all!
A first for PH gaming events: Riot Games in ESGS 2022
League of Legends. VALORANT. League of Legends: Wild Rift. These are just some of the widely acclaimed and most-played games all over the world that created a huge impact in the gaming and esports industry. Now, these games are finally marking their appearance in the premier gaming convention in the Philippines!
When ESGS announced Riot Games as its platinum exhibitor, Filipino fans grew even more excited about the event.
“We are thrilled to be a part of the Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit 2022. The Riot team in the Philippines is excited to bring an amazing line-up of activities to the local gaming community. Our Filipino community is one of our most passionate and engaged, and we look forward to showing our appreciation to them with a range of exciting highlights and prizes to win. We also hope to welcome new members to our growing community. See you at ESGS!” said Joel Guzman, Country General Manager for the Philippines, Riot Games.
Together with its much-awaited activities and surprises, Riot Games will also be hosting the ESGS 2022 Riot Games Cosplay Competition where cosplayers are challenged to come as characters from the VALORANT and Runeterra worlds. Participants have a chance to show off their talents and take home winnings from a P50,000 prize pool plus additional gaming chairs.
ESGS 2022 is expected to deliver exciting gaming and esports action with the collaboration of Globe, Riot Games, and ESGS organizer Gariath Concepts, plus the participation of exciting exhibitor brands and developers. Get your tickets now via SM Tickets (https://smtickets.com/) and don’t miss out on the fun!
Stay tuned to these platforms for more announcements and updates.
To find out more about ESGS, you may visit their social media platforms:
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESGSPhilippines
● Instagram: @esgsofficial
To know more about Gariath Concepts and their projects, you may check out their pages:
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GariathConcepts/
● Twitter: @GariathConcepts
● Instagram: @GariathConcepts
To find out more about Globe Gamer Grounds, you may visit the Globe Gamer Grounds website.
For more information about Riot’s highlights at ESGS 2022, stay tuned to:
● https://www.facebook.com/VALORANTph
● https://www.facebook.com/WildRiftPH/
About the Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS)
Organized by Gariath Concepts and arguably dubbed as “one of the biggest Gaming Conventions in Southeast Asia.” ESGS positions itself as The Philippines’ premier all-in-one gaming trends and experience showcase. It continues to grow in providing a wide range of gaming experiences and a forefront of trends, news and announcements about the gaming world.
About Gariath Concepts
Established in 2015, Gariath Concepts has marked a position in the gaming industry, providing events and conventions that showcase the aspects of esports and video gaming to the community. It has also built good relationships with brands around the industry, providing excellent service and creative ideas. Some of its notable events include Mobile Legends Southeast Asia Cup 2021, MPL-PH Season 8, Tekken Online Challenge, TM Funlaro, Pinoy Gaming Festival (PGF), REV Major and Electronics Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS).
About Globe
Globe is a leading full-service telecommunications company in the Philippines and publicly listed in the PSE with the stock symbol GLO. The company serves the telecommunications and technology needs of consumers and businesses across an entire suite of products and services including mobile, fixed, broadband, data connectivity, internet and managed services. It has major interests in financial technology, digital marketing solutions, venture capital funding for startups, and virtual healthcare. In 2019, Globe became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, committing to implementing universal sustainability principles. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singtel, acknowledged industry leaders in the country and in the region. For more information, visit www.globe.com.ph. Follow @enjoyglobe on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
ABOUT RIOT GAMES
Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, to worldwide acclaim. League has gone on to be the most-played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports.
As League enters its second decade, Riot continues to evolve the game while delivering new experiences to players with Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and multiple work-in-progress titles. Riot is also building the world of Runeterra through multimedia projects across music, comic books, board games, and the upcoming animated series Arcane.
Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, and led by CEO Nicolo Laurent, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 2,500+ Rioters.