[Manila, June 7, 2024] — Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its first month-long celebration of gaming excellence in Southeast Asia through its first campus edition of the company’s Galaxy Gaming Academy, which focuses on mobile gaming and Odyssey Cup Campus League, which spotlights PC gaming.

Starting from 20 May 2024, the month-long festivity is dedicated to uniting the vibrant student gaming communities across Southeast Asia, its latest initiative arising from Samsung’s steadfast commitment to shaping the future of competitive gaming.

Galaxy Gaming Academy: A Platform for Aspiring Champions

Launched in 2023, Galaxy Gaming Academy aims to support amateur mobile gamers in their gaming journey by providing them with training and a platform to elevate their skills. Targeted at student gamers, the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series offers a unique platform for teams from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore, to showcase their abilities in the dynamic 5v5 Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) of Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB). 

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra mobile phone, which features a powerful processor, vibrant visuals, and seamless connectivity to capture every strategic move and victory, ensures an immersive and highly engaging gaming experience.

Odyssey Cup Campus League: Fostering Competitive Spirit

Building on the success of the Odyssey Cup, the Odyssey Cup Campus League is dedicated to student PC gamers, and provides a platform for up-and-coming professional gamers to exhibit and sharpen their skills. Student teams from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam will pit against each other in a series of high-stakes challenges, and battle it out in intense 5v5 team clashes within the Real-Time Strategy (RTS) world of Dota 2. 

Samsung is committed to delivering the ultimate gaming experience with flagship gaming monitors: the Odyssey Neo G9 and Odyssey OLED G9. The Odyssey Neo G9 is Samsung’s first dual UHD 57” curved wide screen gaming monitor, delivering stunning visuals and fast response times, while the Odyssey OLED G9 is Samsung’s first DQHD OLED in curved screen of 49” with AI upscaling and incredible fast 0.03ms response time. These monitors aim to provide exceptional visuals and speed for all casual and hardcore gamers.

A Month of Gaming Glory

Throughout the month, participants will have the chance to engage in a variety of tournaments, workshops, and community events that are designed to enhance gaming skills, promote unity, and celebrate gaming culture. They can also enjoy in-game rewards from local gaming partners.

“Samsung’s dedication to innovation extends beyond our products and into the vibrant world of competitive gaming. We are proud to provide a platform through the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series and the Odyssey Cup Campus League that not only showcase incredible talent from the Southeast Asian region, but also bring together a community of students passionate about gaming to compete with top-of-the-line gaming gear,” says Chonhong Ng, VP & Head of Regional Marketing, Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Tournament Dates

Country Qualifiers: 1st and 2nd June 2024

Country Finals: 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th June 2024

Regional Playoffs: 21st, 22nd, and 23rd June 2024

Odyssey Cup Campus League

Total Prize Pool: USD 10,000

USD 4,000 – Champion

USD 2,500 – 2nd Place

USD 1,500 – 3rd Place

USD 1,000 – 4th Place

USD 500 – 5th Place

USD 500 – 6th Place

Galaxy Gaming Academy

Total Prize Pool: USD 15,000

USD 7,500 – Champion

USD 3,500 – 2nd Place

USD 2,500 – 3rd Place

USD 1,500 – 4th Place

For more details on Galaxy Gaming Academy and Odyssey Cup, or a live broadcast of the country finals and regional playoffs, please visit https://campusgamingacademy.com/ & https://odysseycup.gg/. 

MANILA, Philippines — May 27, 2024 – Samsung is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of new and improved Gaming, Smart and Viewfinity monitors designed to make work and play more effortless. Customers who pre-register on Samsung’s website by June 2 will receive vouchers of up to Php 5,000 redeemable for select monitors on Samsung.com from June 3 to 16, 2024*.

Leading the charge in display technology, Samsung consistently pushes boundaries and sets new standards for next-generation displays, enabling new experiences, unlocking creativity, boosting productivity, and more. From OLED to Smart Monitors to ViewFinity, Samsung boasts a wide range of displays, each precisely crafted to suit a multitude of uses and empower users to personalize their experiences according to their lifestyles.

Top-notch display technology for all kinds of users

No matter what kind of user you are, there is definitely the right Samsung monitor for your needs. Samsung’s new Gaming Monitors include the OLED Odyssey, the best-in-class OLED gaming monitor for outstanding speed and revolutionary visuals. The OLED screen enhanced with the NQ8 Al Gen3 Processor enables a vivid and more precise picture, making the experience more immersive and exciting.

Smart Monitors are the perfect partner for every day, a Do-It-All screen that offers both functionality and entertainment. These monitors boost productivity, providing easier access to a remote PC, video call, and seamless mouse and keyboard control. You can also enjoy an upgraded cinematic experience during your downtime with AI Upscaling Technology that enhances the content nearly up to 4K.

Meanwhile, the ViewFinity monitors display brilliant colors suited for your high-resolution requirements. From editing videos to building creative designs, the Samsung ViewFinity monitor is the centerpiece your office space needs to expand your creative realm and enjoy an optimal experience.

New experiences, deeper interactions

Samsung believes that display technology is an important enabler in creating immersive, inclusive, and rewarding experiences. Whether for gaming, schooling, or other daily uses, Samsung monitors are designed to bring people together in a meaningful way, enabling a new future of productivity and play. Register now via http://Samsung.com/ph/handraiser/mnt24 today to avail of a special offer of up to Php 5,000 for Samsung’s new monitors!

* DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-193256 Series of 2024

This year’s edition, held from November 3 to 5, 2023, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, marked a special milestone as it celebrates its 10th installment since its inception in 2014.

Groundbreaking visual experience with Samsung Gaming Monitors

Samsung ushered in the future of gaming displays with the Odyssey Neo G9, recognized as the world’s first dual UHD monitor. The display delivers revolutionary visual experiences with its curved 57” screen that wraps around the player for immersive gaming like never before. The Odyssey Neo G9 uses Quantum Matrix Technology for unrivaled realism. Scenes are vivid and life-like, with enhanced color expression and accurate contrast and depth. Its 240Hz refresh rate enhances the experience with lightning-fast responses and virtually zero lag. The super smooth and exhilarating gaming experience assures instant victory.

 

Samsung also raised the bar with the Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor, the world’s first OLED display with a Dual Quad High Definition resolution. Its curved 49” screen creates an ultra-wide world enhanced by the Neo Quantum Processor Pro. This upscaling technology automatically adjusts brightness and amplifies contrast, bringing a wide variation of hues and depth for the most brilliant images. Like the Odyssey Neo G9, the OLED G9 has a powerful 240Hz refresh rate. Gamers had a taste of Samsung’s innovations with a Farlight tournament using the Odyssey OLED G9 monitor.

 

Samsung amplified the experience with the premium Q-Soundbar, which promises immersive cinematic surround sound experiences like no other. Also on display was the Samsung Odyssey Ark. Specifically designed to overwhelm the senses, it resembles a personal gaming theater with its 55-inch, 1000R curved screen with Quantum Mini-LED. It also offers Sound Dome Technology for immersive surround sound, 165MHz refresh rate, 1ms response time and FreeSync Premium Pro.

Exceptional Gaming Entertainment with Samsung OLED TVs

As the Global #1 TV Brand for 17 consecutive years, and Global #1 Sound Device brand for 9 years, Samsung has truly set the bar high in the entertainment sphere, especially for gamers. At ESGS, the brand presented the all new Samsung OLED, with a variety of features perfect for gaming. Its impressive 144Hz refresh rate provides for smooth gaming, along with other unique gaming features such as Game Bar 3.0, Mini-map sharing, and virtual aim point to level up users’ competitive gaming advantages. 

As a game changer in the market, Samsung OLED further elevates the gaming experience with industry-leading visual display with its OLED Brightness Booster & Perceptional Color Mapping technology. Best paired with the Samsung Q-Soundbar, the Samsung OLED allows gamers to take their gaming to new heights with Q-Symphony, which harmonizes both the TV and the Soundbar’s audio output to bring unparalleled sound quality and a fully immersive experience.

Have an Epic Gaming Experience with the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Galaxy S23 FE

During ESGS, showcased as well were the gaming capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, equipped with 120Hz refresh rate, long battery life, and Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Whether you’re a casual or professional gamer, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality smartphone that can handle even the most demanding gaming applications.

 

And epic moments are now more accessible with the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, which takes after the iconic design of Galaxy S23 Series, with vibrant, modern colors in Mint, Graphite, Cream and Purple. For gaming, the Galaxy S23 FE’s powerful octa-core processor allows it to handle the action and smoothly multi-task, while the vapor chamber helps to control heat.

The Adaptive 120Hz ensures smooth scrolling for a truly engaging viewing experience, while the long-lasting 4,500mAh battery intuitively adjusts to conserve energy. Pair this with fast charging that powers up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with a 25W Adapter, which is sold separately. All this comes to life on a bright Dynamic AMOLED 2x display pop to life even under varying light conditions.

“Across the region, we’ve seen how gaming has become embedded in the daily lives of our customers, and we want to be the brand they go to when they seek to elevate their game play. We have a full suite of products to upgrade your experience—-no matter if you’re a beginner, an enthusiast, or a hardcore gamer. So whether you’re into PC, mobile, or console gaming, Samsung can give you the immersive experience you’ve always wanted,” says Min Su Chu, President of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp.

For more information about how Samsung can give you the best gaming experience and discover Samsung’s full suite of products, visit samsung.com/ph.

To inspire your plans, we’ve curated a list of fun activities to try out together as a family this Father’s Day. From cozy, stay-at-home activities such as playing video games and watching dad’s favorite films together, to outdoor adventures such as hiking, running and biking, you can now make the most out of precious family time with Samsung’s suite of innovative devices.

1. Introduce your dad to the world of video gaming

Bond with your dad by inviting him into the immersive world of video gaming! While first-person shooters such as Fortnite may be daunting to learn quickly, you may want to introduce him to immersive adventure games such as The Last of Us Part 1 and 2, and Resident Evil Village.

Console gamers will be thrilled by the Samsung Crystal UHD AU8000, which comes packed with a unique dynamic refresh technology – Motion Xcelerator Turbo – that enables smoother motions and clearer images. And with Super Ultrawide GameView¹, which lets viewers watch content in 21:9 and 32:9 screen ratios, you can now enjoy more viewing areas – perfect for multiplayer games! To top it off, the TV automatically switches to Game Mode when it detects a console has been turned on, and can also optimize its TV settings due to Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), which enables more controls with barely noticeable input lag at 5.8ms².

For PC gaming enthusiasts, impress your dad with scenes that vividly come to life on the Odyssey G7, boasting Samsung’s QLED technology that brings a full range of lifelike hues to your display. Packing in 1.7 times the pixel density of Full HD, the Wide Quad-High Definition (WQHD) resolution of the G7 boasts incredibly detailed, pin-sharp images. It also delivers a rapid 240 Hz refresh rate that eliminates lag for exhilarating gameplay with ultra-smooth action, so you can now form the ultimate multiplayer boss team with your dad.

2. Relive dad’s fondest memories from the past through his favorite films and shows

Spend quality time with your dad by getting him to pick his favorite films from years gone by. There’s bound to be a story behind each pick – it might have been a film he watched with your mom on their first date, or perhaps a generation-defining movie like the original Star Wars films!
 

To recreate the immersive cinema experience from the comfort of your living room, look no further than Samsung’s The Premiere! Equipped with triple laser technology, The Premiere delivers 4K picture resolution over larger-than-life 120-inch and 130-inch variants. The Premiere also supports Filmmaker Mode, which lets you enjoy watching movies as the director intended.
 
Top off the cinematic experience from home with the Q600A 3.1.2Ch Soundbar, a Dolby Atmos soundbar with Samsung Acoustic Beam technology, so that you can experience a wide range of room-filling sounds.

3. Revisit your favorite places as a child with dad

 
 
Take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of your favorite neighborhood places that dad used to bring you to as a kid. Don’t forget to capture these moments on the Galaxy A52 5G, which is equipped with a best-in-class quad camera system featuring a 64MP main camera, 5MP macro camera, 12MP wide camera and 5MP depth camera.
 
Featuring Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) that helps stabilise your shots to keep the motion smooth and a Scene Optimizer function that uses AI to shoot with optimal settings for 30 categories of images and backgrounds, the Galaxy A52 5G lays the canvas for you to explore your photography skills as you revisit past memories with dad.

4. Take some time for outdoor family fun

Although we might spend most of our days indoors, outdoor time is just as important for general wellbeing. Whether it is hiking, running or biking, the great outdoors also provides an ideal setting for quality family time.

The Galaxy Watch3 45mm Stainless Steel is a great companion for working dads who prefer unwinding outdoors.
 
With its ability to measure SpO2 levels³ – or the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream – your dad can now work out with peace of mind while tracking his health and fitness progress. And with a slick black design, the watch is sure to turn heads, whether in the boardroom or on a hiking trail.

Meanwhile, to capture the best moments of each outdoor family adventure, look no further than the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Documenting outdoor activities becomes way more fun when you’re equipped with a smartphone capable of taking videos in 8K – the highest resolution video available in a smartphone! The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G also features a Super Steady mode, which uses AI stabilization to deliver gimbal-smooth video when on the move, so you can capture epic outdoor moments of dad in sporting action.

[1] Super UltraWide GameView is available for ultra wide supported games and PC games only. Some game titles may not support or be limited in the use of this function. Screen resolution change from external device may be required.

[2] Low input lag is measured based on internal testing conditions and is subject to change according to game settings or specific conditions.

[3] SpO2 is defined as saturation of percutaneous oxygen. Normal levels in humans are measured at approximately 95-100%. Factors like vigorous exercise, the amount of oxygen in the air, your elevation, and various health conditions can all result in lower readings.