RSG, Tecno signs into year-long partnership for “increased engagement”

TECNO, a global leader in innovative smartphone technology, and RSG, Southeast Asia’s premier esports organization, have announced a year-long partnership to support competitive gaming and esports communities in the Philippines and Malaysia.

This partnership, which builds upon a successful collaboration in 2023, aims to elevate esports standards, increase engagement between players, content creators, and the public, and inspire esports communities in both countries.

The tech brand will continue to support RSG Philippines and kick-start support for RSG Malaysia in their esports tournaments. The two brands will also jointly curate community-based local esports outreach programs in both the Philippines and Malaysia. RSG players will serve as TECNO’s official gaming ambassadors, further solidifying the partnership’s commitment to the esports community.

“The partnership with RSG Philippines has been fruitful to support esports talent and inspire the communities. TECNO’s quest for innovation and giving the best gaming experience through our smartphones matches well with these best-in-class esports teams. We are delighted to join hands with RSG again to engage and excite gamers in the Philippines and now in Malaysia,” said Nana Chen, TECNO’s regional marketing director.

Jayf Soh, CEO and Founder of RSG, expressed his excitement about the strengthened partnership, stating, “Both brands are well-aligned in our values to set new standards in both technological innovation and competitive performance. This year, as we extend to both Philippines and Malaysia, we hope to do more to grow together and cement our position as a leading platform of opportunities for aspirants.”

Pulse Nova Entertainment, a full-service gaming entertainment marketing agency and the exclusive rights-holders of RSG’s players, partnerships, and sponsorships, played a crucial role in developing the partnership.

Cindy Lim, Head of Sales at Pulse Nova Entertainment, shared her enthusiasm, stating, “We’re thrilled to unite industry giants, TECNO and RSG, in elevating esports. With TECNO’s support, we aim to break new frontiers through the introduction of meaningful partnerships to mobilize gamers worldwide.”

RSG Philippines and RSG Malaysia players will proudly wear TECNO’s logo on their jerseys as they prepare for the upcoming MPL PH and MPL MY Season 13 tournaments. TECNO will support the teams’ efforts in gearing up to set new standards in the esports arenas.

Fans can look forward to enjoying the finesse of the players as TECNO and RSG develop memorable content and gaming activities, starting with the community livestream, Raider’s Rumble 2.0, in late March.

The roster of professional players in RSG Philippines and RSG Malaysia will also be the official gaming ambassadors for TECNO in 2024, starting with the launch of TECNO POVA 6 PRO in the Philippines in March and TECNO POVA 6 PRO 5G in Malaysia in April 2024.

RSG Philippines, a Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) competitive esports team, recently emerged victorious as the champion of ONE Esports MPL Invitational (MPLI) 2023. The local team also won the Mobile Legends SEA Cup 2022 and the MPL PH Season 9 in 2022.

MLBB esports powerhouse RSG Malaysia has won the Kohai SEA Championship Season 2 in 2023 and the MPL Malaysia Season 7. With TECNO’s support, both teams are poised to continue their winning streaks and inspire the esports communities in the Philippines and Malaysia.