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Chinese team wins PUBG Global Invitational (and earns congratulations from state media)
The Chinese government seems to be warming to esports
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This article originally appeared on ABACUS
Chinese PUBG team OMG seized the gold frying pan trophy of the first ever PlayerUnknown’s Battleground Global Invitation in Berlin on Sunday, ending China’s 13-year title drought in first person shooting games.
PUBG enjoys immense popularity in China, and this esports milestone was heavily celebrated in the country. Following the victory, even state media like the People’s Daily and the Communist Youth League published Weibo posts to extend their congratulations.
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Team OMG, comprised of four starters and two substitutes from age 21 to 28 and a 29-year-old coordinator, took home US$400,000 after they came out on top in the First Person Perspective (FPP) mode.
OMG_lionkk clinched the MVP title by racking up a total of 34 kills. For that, he was awarded an extra US$20,000.
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As PUBG Corp’s first ever official tournament, PUBG Global Invitation (PGI) invited 20 top professional teams from around the world to compete for US$2 million in its total prize pool. While OMG triumphed in the FPP mode, Gen.G Gold from South Korea won the Third Person Perspective mode.
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