Samsung Electronics continues to redefine gaming innovation with the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series in an exciting new partnership with MOONTON Games. Kicking off the partnership is the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Campus Series (MCS), which will be launched for the first time across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

With MLBB being one of the most popular games in the region, the first-of-its-kind collaboration with MOONTON Games provides student mobile gamers with a large-scale competitive platform to hone their skills at a regional level while leveraging the Galaxy S25 Ultra, a mobile gaming powerhouse, to elevate their performance.

Bringing Student Esports to the Next Level

More than just a competition, the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series is a gateway for student gamers aged 18 and above to pursue their esports aspirations. The tournament will span multiple national championships, culminating in an electrifying regional playoffs, followed by the grand finals in Indonesia, where the best student teams will battle for the regional championship.

Through this initiative, Samsung aims to bridge the gap between student and professional esports, ensuring that young talents have a clear and competitive path to turning their gaming dreams into reality.

Powering the Future of Mobile Esports with Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is at the heart of this initiative, providing participants with the ultimate gaming experience. Designed for peak performance, the Galaxy S25 Ultra features:

• Advanced Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy for seamless gameplay
• 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display for ultra-smooth graphics
• Vulkan Engine for smoother and more realistic gaming
• Long-lasting battery life, and a larger vapor chamber and tailored thermal interface material (TIM) for efficient heat dissipation to sustain long gaming sessions[1]

“We believe in providing the next generation of gamers with next-level technology and opportunities to help them reach their full potential. Through Samsung’s Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series, we are not only equipping students with mobile devices that bring a game-changing experience, we are also creating a forum for them to develop their skills, gain experience, and expand their community. For some, Galaxy Gaming Academy may even help them build toward a professional esports career. With MLBB’s popularity and wide appeal in this region, our partnership with Moonton will enable us to reach to more young, talented gamers across Southeast Asia,” said Carl Nordenberg, VP, Regional Head of Mobile Experience, Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia and Oceania.”

Ray Ng, Head of Ecosystem, MOONTON Games, said, “This partnership with Samsung marks a new milestone in expanding the reach of student-focused esports. We thank Samsung for this collaboration that underscores a shared vision of strengthening grassroots esports opportunities and creating a sustainable pathway for young players to grow within the MLBB ecosystem. With MCS set to expand further in the coming years, students can look forward to more tournaments, activities, and experiences, allowing them to dive deeper into the dynamic world of esports. Stay tuned as MCS continues to redefine campus-level esports and inspire the next generation of MLBB champions.”

Samsung Game Portal: Your Gateway to Competitive Gaming

All interested participants will need to register for the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series using Samsung’s Game Portal. This one-stop platform will serve as the central hub for Samsung’s gaming ecosystem, registrations, and tournament information, ensuring that players and viewers across Southeast Asia have convenient access to everything they need to compete and enjoy the games.

A Landmark Tournament for Southeast Asian Mobile Gamers

With local tournaments set to ignite across the region, the best campus teams will battle for a chance to compete in the grand finals in Indonesia to find out who is the best MLBB student team in Southeast Asia.

Stay tuned as the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series unfolds — where the next generation of MLBB stars will be discovered.

Tournament Dates

Prize Pool

Total: USD 40,000

• 1st place: USD 18,000
• 2nd place: USD 8,000
• 3rd place: USD 5,000
• 4th place: USD 3,000
• 5th – 8th place: USD 1,500

For more details on Galaxy Gaming Academy, please visit Samsung’s Game Portal. You may also follow the official social channels of Samsung Electronics and MOONTON Games for more details.

To purchase the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, please visit: http://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s25-ultra/buy/

[1] Compared to Galaxy S24 Ultra. AP performance improvements shown compared to Galaxy S24 Ultra. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is one of the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over 1.5 billion installations and 110 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence.

About MOONTON Games

Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication, and esports. With more than 1,600 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin America, and China. It has successfully launched several high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide. For more information, visit https://en.moonton.com.

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On top of that, there are also a bunch of Galaxy Chest we are giving away[3]:

To redeem the Epic Bundle, Legend Bundle and Mythic Bundle, just tune in to San’s live streams on 23^rd July, 31^st July and 6^th August at 8PM respectively, and purchase either the Galaxy A23, Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G or Galaxy A73 5G to be able to redeem. Listen closely to San and take note of the special code to enter at checkout when you purchase your choice of Galaxy A[5].

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For more details on the offer, check out: https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/galaxy-a-series-2022/mlbb/

[1] Terms and conditions apply. While stocks last.

[2] Misc in-game items consist of Magic dust *1000, hero fragments *100, double XP card *1

[3] Up to five units per person per giveaway.

[4] Terms and conditions apply. On a first come first served basis.

[5] Redemptions are on a first come first served basis.

[6] Winners will be recorded, and an email will be sent (within 14 working days) with the Galaxy Chest codes to be redeemed in the game.