TikTok is introducing its inaugural gaming contest in the nation, named as The Greatest Gamer Philippines. This innovative reality show concept will house 10 handpicked participants in a luxurious villa for a span of three weeks, giving them the chance to engage in an array of real-world and gaming challenges, effectively showcasing the caliber required to become a professional gamer.
Following the success of its pilot venture in Indonesia last year and the meteoric rise of mobile gaming in the Philippines, TikTok has partnered with Smart, Smart Omega, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), in addition to receiving support from Grab and Samsung, to embark on a quest to find ‘The Greatest Gamer’ within the country.
The recent Meltwater 2023 Global Digital Report shows 95% of internet users in the Philippines can be classified as avid gamers, thereby substantiating the presence of a robust and dynamic gaming culture within the Filipino community. Capitalizing on this passionate community, The Greatest Gamer Philippines assumes a pivotal role in nurturing and fostering the growth of prospective professional gamers.
Vanessa Brown, Director of Business Development, APAC at TikTok, is excited to introduce The Greatest Gamer to the Philippines, acknowledging the thriving and receptive gaming community that aspires to advance and excel in the realm of skilled gamers. The Greatest Gamer Philippines serves as a platform to chronicle the journey toward professional gaming while engaging the gaming community with captivating entertainment. It seeks to highlight the requisite skills, unwavering passion, and sheer dedication necessary to thrive in the realm of esports. It aims to empower the local gaming community, facilitate its growth, and provide a space for enthusiasts to showcase their skills and creativity.
Synthesizing Esports and Entertainment
An array of exciting activities awaits participants throughout the campaign, promising an immersive and captivating experience. Selected contestants will partake in entertaining livestreams of mini-games, engage in weekly tournament gameplay, and tackle a host of online and offline challenges. These endeavors are meticulously designed to acquaint aspirants with the demands of professional gaming.
TikTok serves as a meeting point for gaming and culture, melding together and offering fresh avenues for both play and entertainment. The platform offers a glimpse into the gaming lifestyle by providing insights into contestants’ interactions with Creators, hosting weekly interviews, showcasing content from their backgrounds, and highlighting various program aspects. This immersive experience allows TikTok users and Esports aficionados to witness firsthand the arduous journey undertaken by these emerging talents in their pursuit of dreams.
With Smart, the official telecommunications provider for The Greatest Gamer Philippines, at the helm, TikTok leverages the fastest and most reliable mobile network in the Philippines, as validated by Ookla. This collaboration ensures seamless gameplay and uninterrupted connectivity for all contestants, gaming enthusiasts, and the wider community. Through the synergistic efforts of TikTok and Smart, Esports fans can eagerly anticipate a new era of interactive gaming experiences and indelible moments brought forth by The Greatest Gamer Philippines.
Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers can actively participate in the action and closely follow the journey of The Greatest Gamer Philippines aspirants on TikTok by availing themselves of the Power All and Saya All offers, which grant daily access to TikTok.
Joining The Greatest Gamer Philippines
From May 24 to June 14, 2023, those aspiring to become professional Esports gamers have the opportunity to submit their audition videos exclusively on TikTok. Those interested in joining The Greatest Gamer Philippines and pursuing a professional gaming career must adhere to a set of instructions. They need to follow the TikTok accounts @thegreatestgamer and @smartcommunications, create audition videos showcasing their MLBB skills while introducing themselves, utilize the official audition filter and incorporate the hashtag #TheGreatestGamerPH, and tag the official TikTok accounts @thegreatestgamer and @smartcommunications.
In addition to the exhilarating experiences alongside esteemed content creators, the ultimate victor of The Greatest Gamer Philippines will claim a substantial cash prize of P250,000 and secure a contract with Smart Omega, granting them the chance to don the team’s colors and become a valued member of their MLBB roster.
Fans can anticipate the imminent arrival of The Greatest Gamer Philippines, eagerly cheering for their favorite participants. For further details regarding The Greatest Gamer Philippines, kindly visit the official website at https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatestgamer.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
