Dota 2: e-sports fans receive ‘gift’ in Malaysia as they await world-class gamers at Kuala Lumpur Major
The city will host the first leg of the global series leading up to US$25 million The International in Shanghai next year
Malaysia’s vision to become a major regional e-sports hub is starting to take shape with fans and gamers eagerly awaiting their “gift to the people” – November’s Kuala Lumpur Major, which is part of the biggest Dota 2 circuit in the world.
The US$1 million Kuala Lumpur Major is one five major events scheduled for the forthcoming season and acts as a qualifier for grand finale – The International – in Shanghai next year.
The International, which offers up to US$25 million in prize money, will be held outside North America for the first time since the inaugural event in Cologne, Germany in 2011.
“This is the most prestigious Dota 2 tournament circuit in the world,” said Allan Phang, head of e-sports at AirAsia, who describes himself as an “e-sports evangelist”.