Grand Opening of ROG Concept Store in SM Mall of ASIA

“With the launch of the South District of the Republic in SM Mall of Asia, we aim to further solidify our stance as the number one gaming brand in the country as we open the first ROG concept store in the country that adapts an open-floor layout. This is the first store outside Taiwan that will embrace an experiential floor plan, similar to our ROG premium store in Syntrend Electronics Mall in Taipei, and gives current and prospective ROG end-users with a better experience in trying out the latest ROG devices to help with their decision to Join the Republic,” said ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager George Su. 

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) opened its most daring store yet in the Philippines at the SM Cyberzone, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. With its opening, ROG strengthens its forts in south Metro Manila and ensures that end users who visit the store get nothing but the best gaming experiences.

(From left to right) ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager Mr. George Su, Villman Computers Philippines Inc. Chief Executive Officer and President Mr. Manuel Villaroman Jr. and Chief Financial Officer and General Manager, Ms. Girlie Villaroman led the official ribbon cutting during the opening of the ROG MoA Concept Store in SM Mall of Asia

End-users can engage with powerful ROG machines in these built fixtures, giving them more immersive experiences with the products.

This milestone opening of the first-ever ROG store boasting an open-floor layout was attended by VIPs from ASUS Philippines, executives from partner dealer and distributors, premier DoTA 2 Shoutcaster Nico “KuyaNic” Nazario, and top local female streamer and ROG Ambassador Ann B. Mateo. End-users got a chance to play together with their e-sports and gaming idols in a head-on battle between Team Hero and Team SCAR spearheaded respectively by the gaming personalities.

Premier DoTA 2 Shoutcaster Nico “KuyaNic” Nazario and ROG Ambassador Ann B. Mateo battled together with their teams to determine who dominates the South District between Team Hero and Team SCAR.

ROG started fortifying its Districts back in 2016 by opening the Capital of the Republic in SM Megamall – the first ever concept store in the country, followed by the (2^nd) North District in SM North EDSA in the same year. ROG continued to grow its territories, expanding its market to the Visayas Region by opening its 3rd District in SM City Cebu in 2017.

“With these districts of the Republic, ASUS ROG has dominated as the number one gaming brand in the country. In fact, we are happy to share that we are still the Number 1 gaming brand today, with a 53 percent market share based on market data as of June 2018,” said Su.

“However, our efforts don’t stop there. As we aim to expand our market share in the country, members of the Republic can also expect to get the same experience when they visit present and upcoming ROG districts near them,’ Su concluded.

Powerful machines to watch out for in the New ROG Concept Store

Boundless Bravery, Limitless Precision – ROG Strix GL504 Hero and SCAR Edition

Designed for both first-person shooter (FPS) and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), these powerful successors feature a more compact design and a new front RGB light bar with customizable Aura Sync lighting. Both the SCAR II and Hero II laptops feature the world’s first 144Hz ultra-narrow-bezel display which allow for hyper-immersive visual performance. Both editions come with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and 16GB of DDR4-2666MHz RAM. The Strix GL504 SCAR II comes with a 256GB NVMe PCIe SSD, a 2.5” Firecuda 1TB SSHD, NVIDIA GTX 1070 with 8GB GDDR5 VRAM; while the Strix GL504 Hero II comes with a 128GB NVMe PCIe SSD, a 2.5” Firecuda 1TB SSHD, NVIDIA GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5 VRAM.

Gaming Supremacy Uncovered – ROG Huracan G21 Gaming Desktop

The ROG Huracan G21 takes desktop gaming into a whole new level with its features that fits a supreme gaming machine. It unleashes its true potential as it improves the airflow when the side cover is opened which enables CPU and GPU performance boost. Maintenance and upgrade of key components are easier with its slide-open chassis design. This small-form factor desktop houses the latest 8^th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics for an extraordinary gaming experience. Huracan G21 also comes with up to 512GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD and up to 32GB DDR4 VRAM. It also comes with Aura Sync which shows off your gaming colors with synchronized light effects with other Aura Sync-compatibles devices.

ASUS Republic of Gamers Joins First Ever ComicCon Asia 2018 – Announces an Exclusive Promo Nationwide for Fans and Gamers Alike

A weekend full of geek stuff packed with intense tournament and exciting promo bundle

Manila Philippines, March 22, 2018 – ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) the undisputed number one gaming brand in the Philippines joins the very first and highly anticipated ComicCon Asia 2018 in SMX Convention Center in Manila starting March 24 to 25, 2018. ComicCon Asia ™ was created as an event to showcase Filipino, and Asian, talent, and apart from international and regional celebrity guests, there will be plenty of industry panels. It is not just a meet-and-greet with famous actors and actresses, it is also a proper industry con where one can learn from the people behind the scenes: the artists, creators, and producers.

The Republic of Gamers in action

Catch ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and all its exciting activities lined-up including the newly introduced “The ROG King of Games Tournament” a competition that challenges end-users to be more critical in various games from MOBA, FPS, combat and many more. The ROG King of Games Tournament is open to all attending end-users and they can win exciting prizes from the Republic of Gamers. The ROG experience zone, built for gamers and geeks alike, will be enjoyed because it will allow users to experiences ROG’s latest gaming machines and accessories while at the same time enjoying a lot of on-site promotions.

 

Moreover, if you plan to buy a new laptop, ROG has something to offer during the Comicon event days. End-users will get a chance to take home a limited edition ROG Join The Republic jacket when they purchase any ROG or ASUS FX laptop March 24 until March 31, 2018 in all ROG Concept Stores and authorized resellers nationwide. To make it more exciting, ComicCon attendees will have a chance to receive exclusive ComicCon bonus items from select dealers when they purchase or upgrade the units they will buy between March 24 and 25 at the ROG experience area. Freebies will be worth up to PHP 10,000 in upgrades or items are in partnership with Complink and PC Express.

 

“We have been supporting eSports from the very beginning and right now we want to expand our reach by not just supporting one aspect of gaming but rather complementing the entire gaming industry with our products and latest innovations,” shares, Sarah Dublin, ASUS Philippines Product Marketer for Republic of Gamers.

Joining the biggest eSports tournaments for the past two years is part of our primary goal to show our support for the gaming industry in the Philippines and we believe that participating in Comicon Asia™ is also a great way for ROG to be visible and engage to a wider audience that look for powerful gaming machines and accessories,” Dublin concludes. To know more about the activities of ASUS Republic of Gamers, head over to ROG Philippines’ official social media pages. For hassle-free purchasing of ROG products online please check out the official ROG store in Lazada:

Witness Local Teams Battle Their Way Up To Be The Next ROG Masters – ONLIVE LIVE STREAM

The Philippine ROG Masters qualifiers is currently happening from September 10, Saturday, until 18, Sunday wherein hundreds of Filipino Dota 2 and CS:GO teams will showcase their gaming strategy and tactics for a chance to represent Southeast Asis in the World Finals which will happen this October-November 2016.

In line with this, we would like to share with you a livestream link (https://player.twitch.tv/?channel=esportsinq&quot) of the online PH qualifiers which is happening today September 10 (Saturday) and 11 (Sunday) at exactly 11:00am.

ASUS Republic Of Gamers (ROG) Officially Announces ROG Masters 2016 Gaming Tournament Philippine Qualifiers for DOTA 2 and CS:GO

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), the world’s undisputed no.1 gaming brand opens ROG Master 2016 Philippine qualifiers to professional gamers and enthusiasts.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) the world’s undisputed no.1 gaming brand is proud to announce that the ROG Masters 2016 Philippine qualifiers is now open for registrations for both DOTA 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). The ROG Masters is an action-packed and exciting gaming event that challenges both professional gamers and enthusiasts to show what they got in terms of strategy and tactics in games like DOTA 2 and CS:GO. The ROG Masters is considered as one of Asia’s largest eSports tournament with a grand prize amounting to $200,000 for the world championship and PHP 115,000 for local qualifiers.

Starting August 30 until September 9, gamers and interested participants all over the country can register their teams through the official ROG Masters Philippine qualifiers microsite http://rog-masters.ph/. From September to October 2016, DOTA 2 and CS:GO Philippine teams will battle it out in a series of local qualifiers for a spot in the ROG Masters grand finals which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 12th to 13th November, 2016.

Be the pride of the Philippines in the ROG Masters international stage

ROG Masters comes to the Philippines with the local qualifiers happening for DOTA2 and CS: GO teams.

ROG Masters Philippine Qualifiers’ Roadmap

Online and on-ground qualifiers will take place for each game. From every qualifier top teams will advance to local LAN finals which will happen in a premier gaming hub around Metro Manila on either September 17 or September 18, 2016.

The top 2 teams of Philippine qualifiers for both DOTA 2 and CS:GO will get a slot in quarter finals alongside with other Asia qualifiers. Moreover, the other teams who will not qualify from Philippine qualifiers, can still participate in Southeast Asia (SEA) qualifiers by completing the team registration on the ROG Masters official site which can be accessed here.

Asia has dreamt. Asia has anticipated and practiced. Now, Asia is rising.

ROG MASTERS strives to uncover rising talent in the Asian DOTA 2 and CS:GO scenes and bring it into the international spotlight. Throughout the regional qualifiers the stars of tomorrow are given their chance to shine. The most substantial matches will be broadcasted live and provide the newcomers with a chance to demonstrate their skills to their fans and followers. The offline grand finals will mesmerize visitors and viewers alike as each regions‘ finest enter the arena and battle for the favour of the crowd and the glory of the grand prize!

“The Philippine eSports scene is starting to get really exciting day-by-day. Few months ago, we partnered with the Professional Gamers' League (PGL) in mounting the world’s biggest DOTA 2 tournament series in country which is the Manila Major. And look, here we are now creating our own incredible gaming tournaments that aims to empower rising talents and future eSports local superstars as early as today,” shares George Su, Country Manager of ASUS Philippines System Business Group.

The ROG Masters Philippine qualifiers’ full gaming mechanics can be reviewed through this link.

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