▲ SemperFi Esports from Australia took home the Grand Prize

Samsung Electronics is proud to announce the successful wrap-up of the 2025 Odyssey Cup Counter-Strike 2 Championship, a premier esports tournament consisting of some of the finest gaming talent from across Southeast Asia and Oceania. 

The Grand Finals for this year’s Odyssey Cup took place at the EBN Esports City, Quill City Mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 12-14 December, which saw eight finalist teams from across the region compete in person for a total prize pool of US$50,000. 

SemperFi Esports from Australia secured the championship title, defeating Deep Cross Gaming from Indonesia in a hard-fought battle to clinch the grand prize of US$20,000. Star player Kristers Darznieks of SemperFi Esports took home the MVP award and won US$2,000 for his performance during the tournament.

Beyman Esports of Malaysia and Ground Zero Gaming from Australia won third and fourth place respectively.

The Grand Finals in Kuala Lumpur was attended by a vibrant crowd, including media representatives, influencers and passionate fans. It was also streamed live online across Samsung’s official channels for fans across the region to engage in the thrilling action.

▲ Competitors battled it out during the Grand Finals

“My passion for gaming began when I was 9 years old, and watching the pro scene made me realize what I wanted to do for the next 10 years—to play on stage and achieve the highest prestige in competitive esports. As a competitive gamer, there are a few features that holds crucial to me in a gaming monitor,” said James Savage, team captain of winning team SemperFi Esports. “A 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and great dynamic panels with good visual contrast.” 

Samsung’s Odyssey G5 G50F QHD 180Hz gaming monitors, which powered the tournament, features stunning QHD resolution, a lightning-fast 180Hz refresh rate, and an ultra-responsive 1ms response time. These advanced monitors are engineered for sharp visuals and heightened immersion, delivering the precision and performance essential for high-level Counter-Strike 2 battles. 

“It was wonderful to see the region’s gaming community come together for such an exciting showcase of talent. The atmosphere throughout the tournament was electric, with players bringing incredible energy to every match. We are delighted that our gaming monitors helped equip players to perform at their best,” said Leslie Goh, Head of Regional Display Solutions, Samsung Southeast Asia and Oceania. “It is also worthwhile to note that this year’s Odyssey Cup saw a record number of sign-ups, and we hope that we will continue to see growing enthusiasm and participation for these events.” 

▲ Odyssey G5 G50F QHD 180Hz Gaming Monitor

Back for a second consecutive year as a key partner, TCP Red Bull Malaysia played a vital role in energizing the crowd—fueling both players and fans with a wide range of energy drinks and elevating the atmosphere. Logitech, TTRacing, and Newswav also came onboard as official partners, which made the Grand Finals a roaring success. 

Attendees also had the opportunity to win a TTRacing Gaming Chair in an exclusive on-site giveaway. 

Looking forward, Samsung is dedicated to the continued cultivation of a vibrant gaming community, through innovations and crafting experiences that resonate with both competitive gamers and casual fans. 

For more information on Samsung’s gaming monitors, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/monitors/gaming/

Samsung Electronics is excited to announce the launch of the #YouMake promotion on Samsung Online Store, a global event running from May for about a month across over 30 countries. This flagship campaign, now in its third year, embodies Samsung’s vision of enabling consumers to choose products and services tailored to their lifestyles and preferences, enhancing their lives with Samsung’s advanced connected experiences. This year’s theme, “#YouMake the Winning Play with Amazing Offers,” aligns with the upcoming major sports events, such as the UEFA European Football Championship and the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, making it an ideal time to explore Samsung’s innovative product lineup.

Neo QLED 8K: The Ultimate Viewing Experience

The star of this promotion is the Neo QLED 8K TV, designed to immerse viewers in a lifelike experience that rivals watching a game in a real stadium. Key features include:

• 8K AI Upscaling Pro: Automatically enhances low-resolution content to nearly 8K quality.
• AI Motion Enhancer Pro: Uses AI deep learning to detect sports events and adjust ball movements smoothly, optimizing even the smallest details.

Pair the Neo QLED 8K with Samsung Soundbars for an even more immersive sound experience. Features like ‘Moving Sound (Object Tracking Sound)’ analyze optimal sound for each scene, providing immersive surround sound that tracks the movement of the video.

Enhance Your Home Workouts

Not just for watching sports, the Neo QLED 8K can also elevate your home workouts. Connect it with a Galaxy Watch, and you can use the newly launched ‘Workout Tracker’ feature. This feature lets you monitor real-time exercise data such as workout duration and heart rate, making your fitness routine more entertaining and effective.

Stay Informed with Galaxy S24 Series

While enjoying a live game or catching up on sports news on your Galaxy S24, use the ‘Circle to Search’ feature to instantly find information by circling, highlighting, or tapping anything on the screen. For example, during a football game, circle a player’s name to quickly access news articles, player profiles, and stats without interrupting your viewing experience. Stay up-to-date with the latest updates and highlights effortlessly.

Create an Optimal Viewing Environment with Bespoke AI Appliances

Elevate your sports viewing experience with Bespoke AI appliances tailored to your needs. Connect Bespoke AI refrigerators via SmartThings to chill beverages quickly with power cool mode. With BESPOKE AI Laundry, enjoy personalized cleaning as it detects laundry weight, fabric type, and soil level for optimal results.

Don’t miss out on these exclusive offers!

To celebrate the #YouMake promotion, Samsung is offering a range of special deals:

• Samsung Online Home Appliance RM300 OFF Threshold Promotion: Enjoy RM300 off with a minimum spend of RM3,500 on selected home appliances until 31 July 2024[1].
• Samsung Online Mobile Products 10% OFF Voucher Promotion: Receive 10% off from RRP, capped at RM3,000 on selected Mobile Products products using the code GALAXY10 until 31 July 2024[2].
• Samsung Online Home Appliance Shop App 10% OFF Promotion: Get 10% off your first purchase[3] on the Shop App for any home appliances until 31 July 2024[4].

From now until 30 June 2024, take advantage of the Samsung Online #YouMake Next Purchase Voucher Program by purchasing selected Samsung mobile products and receive a voucher code worth up to RM5,000 to use on your next purchase of selected Consumer Electronics (CE) products[5]. Whether you’re eyeing a stunning QLED 4K Smart TV for immersive movie nights, a sleek Smart Monitor for versatile productivity, or a powerful gaming monitor for thrilling gameplay, there’s something for everyone to elevate their entertainment experience.

Enhance your lifestyle with significant savings on Samsung’s cutting-edge technology, including smartphones, tablets, TVs, soundbars, and home appliances. Visit the Samsung Online Store (https://www.samsung.com/my/) or your nearest Samsung retailer to enjoy this limited-time offer. Don’t miss out on making the winning play with Samsung’s #YouMake promotion!

For more information on Samsung’s #YouMake, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/youmake/

For more information on Samsung Shop App, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/apps/samsung-shop-app/

To download Samsung Shop App on Google Playstore, please visit: https://samsungshop.onelink.me/Stqx/t3t094k5

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Following episode one of this series, in which we explored the history of Samsung’s Odyssey gaming monitors, Newsroom now introduces Samsung’s current portfolio of high-performance Odyssey monitors. In the following infographic, we deliver a helpful guide to allow gamers to determine just which experience-elevating Odyssey monitor is right to help them take their gaming experiences to the next level.

Check out the infographic below.

To find out more about Samsung’s range of Odyssey gaming monitors, please visit https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/gaming-monitor/odyssey.

¹ IDC Worldwide Gaming Tracker, Q2 2021, 17.1% market share based on revenue (over 100Hz)