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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How The ‘MLBB' Women's Invitational Is Shaking Up Female Esports
The MLBB MWI is giving female players opportunities on the world stage. When the confetti cannons explode, the hosts announce a new champion and the now iconic Esports World Cup trophy is lifted, most esports fans should be able to picture the exact image in their mind even if they can't see the actual goings-on. The trophy lift moment, which is set to happen 25 times over the seven-week competition, has a similar style across almost all of the tournaments at EWC, and its slick presentation and staging stick in the mind of anyone who has watched even one. However, last weekend at the Esports World Cup something was different when MLBB hit the stage. When Team Vitality lifted the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang MWI trophy last weekend in Riyadh, instead of a group of young men standing on stage, it was a group of women, elated to have just won the biggest prize in the female MLBB circuit. The MLBB Women's Invitational is the only female exclusive tournament at the Esports World Cup, and gives female players a chance to compete in the biggest stage in esports. 'Representation alone isn't enough, you need infrastructure, visibility, and legitimacy,' said Cherry Xia, Vice President and Head of Publishing and Esports at MOONTON Games, the developer of MLBB. 'Women's tournaments like MWI at the Esports World Cup provide all three, and they change how women see themselves in esports. Headline tournaments like MWI at EWC 25 also raise the level of the overall ecosystem. When you give women a stage of this size and a massive $500,000 prize pool, you increase the talent pool, attract new fans, and show investors and sponsors that diversity is valuable, scalable, and competitive. It's a long-term investment in the health and inclusivity of esports.' Winning on a major stage means a lot to these players. Xia is a veteran of the games industry, with more than a decade of experience, and has risen through the ranks to now hold one of the most senior positions within MOONTON. However, as a woman, she has faced struggles that men may not have been subject to. She recounts a story from early on in her career where a co-worker questioned her authority because she was a woman, and that proved to be a key moment in the direction her career took, becoming a champion of females in the gaming space and, crucially, providing them opportunities they may otherwise miss out on. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder 'That's why I'm so passionate about creating platforms like the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational, because no one should have to fight just to belong,' said Xia 'I'm glad to be part of a MOONTON Games, where we're all committed to building sustainable, professional pathways for women, and not just for visibility, but for opportunity!' In the world of esports female-only competitions are not exactly rare, but ones on this kind of scale only come around once in a blue moon. Many will tout the open ecosystems that many games have, where anyone, regardless of gender, can rise to the top of the biggest leagues. But in practice this has proven a rarity, with only a handful of women ever making it to the top levels of esports competition in such circuits. The reasons are likely more complex than most realise, and perhaps not entirely down to skill difference. So tournaments like the MLBB MWI give female players a massive stage and similar opportunities to those open circuits that they tend to miss out on. It gives them experience on a big stage, against top competition, which will only help improve their skill level and hopefully move them closer to being able to rise through the ranks of the open tournaments at the highest level. Eventually, the hope is some of these players can move across and compete in the MLBB Mid Season Cup, the other MLBB tournament taking place at the Esports World Cup. 'Talent knows no gender, but the opportunities offered are not always equal,' said Xia. 'What MOONTON Games and those in our MLBB esports ecosystem are doing now is helping close that gap. We provide the training, competition, and spotlight that female players need to be competitive, and are gradually seeing more women athletes compete even in the open category tournaments. For example, Rin "Tegami" Chanthana became the first female athlete to play in the MLBB Professional League Cambodia after competing in last year's MWI. We're already seeing women compete at high levels. With the right support systems and exposure, it's only a matter of time before the lines between men's and women's competitions begin to blur.' What MOONTON is doing to support the female MLBB scene is admirable, and is already showing that this kind of support works when it comes to bringing more female players to the top level of competition. Some other publishers are also following suit, but now we have seen that it works, this kind of support for female competition should become a standard across the industry. Everyone wants to see more female players make it to the top, especially given how large the female player base of most games is, and MOONTON is leading the charge on that front.
GMA Network
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
BTK brings act to Honor of Kings after years in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
BTK (Blood Thirsty Kings) is entering the Honor of Kings competitive scene after years of making waves in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. BTK, the top MLBB team in North America, officially joined HOK with its core led by captain Michael 'MobaZane' Cosgun together with Ian 'FwydChickn' Hohl, Jang 'Hoon' Seong-hun, Ziameth-Jei 'ZIA' Caluya, Vo 'Shark' Trung, and Carlos 'Bestplayer1' Ortega Vega. BTK became the latest talent to transfer to HOK from MLBB following the trio of Tristan "Yawi" Cabrera, Renejay "Renejay" Barcarse, and John Paul "H2WO" Salonga. ?BTK first made an impression during the M3 World Championship in 2021, sending Philippine powerhouse Blacklist International to the lower bracket during their playoff clash, but bowed to the same team in the LB finals. "Honor of Kings is a very unique game with countless talented players and a very refreshing gameplay experience," MobaZane said. "My team and I are learning fast. We will do our best and rally our communities to quickly catch up with the global regions." —Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Mid East Info
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Mid East Info
MLBB Teams Battle for Glory on HONOR Magic7 Pro at Esports World Cup - Middle East Business News and Information
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In the world of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, coordination and precision are everything. Following its support for MLBB at EWC 2024 with the HONOR 200 Pro, HONOR returns to the global stage this year with the more powerful Magic7 Pro – helping top players push for even greater performances on the world stage. At the Esports World Cup 2025, where the stakes are higher than ever, HONOR is once again powering elite MLBB athletes with its most advanced mobile gaming hardware as the official smartphone partner for the tournament. This partnership reinforces HONOR's dedication to elevating mobile esports, delivering uncompromised performance and smart AI-driven features tailored to the high demands of 5v5 strategic play. With real-time decision-making, perfect map awareness, and non-stop communication defining each match, MLBB teams competing on the Magic7 Pro will have every technological advantage in hand. At the core of the Magic7 Pro lies the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, ensuring seamless execution of skills and ultra-low latency even in the most chaotic team fights. This is further supported by AI-powered optimization, including HONOR's Real-Time Rendering technology and AI Predictive Scheduling, which intelligently manage performance and temperature under tournament stress. Players can expect near full-frame gameplay from the opening draft to the final push. With MLBB matches running for extended periods across best-of series, endurance is critical. The Magic7 Pro's third-generation 5850mAh Silicon-carbon battery offers marathon longevity, while 100W wired and 80W wireless HONOR SuperCharge ensure teams are back in the lobby and fully charged in minutes. Combined with the HONOR E2 Chip's smart battery health monitoring, players can compete at full strength round after round. Visual clarity and response time can make or break an engagement in MLBB. That's why HONOR equips the Magic7 Pro with a 1-120Hz adaptive LTPO display – delivering sharp, fluid visuals with minimal power draw. Backed by 5000nits peak brightness, even the brightest stage lights won't obscure the virtual battlefield. And with AI Eye Comfort features, players can focus longer without strain during grueling multi-day events. Sound plays an underrated but crucial role in team-based play. The Magic7 Pro's spatial audio system and dual stereo speakers offer rich directional sound, so players can clearly hear pings, skill activations, and ally communications with clarity. Built-in AI noise reduction helps maintain crisp team comms no matter the venue environment. While every mobile game demands performance, MOBA titles like MLBB require precision under pressure. The Magic7 Pro delivers that with intelligent power and thermal management and the Ultra-wide Area Cooling System, allowing for sustained performance through extended matches – no throttling, no dropped frames, just pure competitive focus. As the Esports World Cup 2025 continues through August 24 in Riyadh, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang stands as one of the most watched and competitive titles on the global stage. With teams battling for glory, fans can expect an unforgettable showcase of teamwork, talent – and tech built to deliver at every level. Follow HONOR's official channels to experience every critical EWC moment and witness mobile esports history in the making. About HONOR : HONOR is a global leading AI device ecosystem company. It is committed to revolutionizing human-to-device interactions to bridge the AI ecosystem with all consumers in the agentic AI era and beyond. The company endeavors to open industrial boundaries through open, seamless collaboration to co-create a value-sharing ecosystem with industry partners. With an innovative product portfolio spanning AI phones, PCs, tablets, wearables and more, HONOR aims to empower every human, enabling everyone to embrace the new intelligent world.
New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Student gamer Aria blazes trail for Malaysian women in eSports
KUALA LUMPUR: By day, she's a finance and marketing student in New Zealand. By night, she's Malaysia's gaming trailblazer. Sharifah Alia Husna Syed Fakrrurozi, better known in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) arena as Aria, has made history as the first Malaysian woman to reach the grand final of an international MLBB tournament. The 22-year-old, who joined North American side Gaimin Gladiators (GG), may have lost 4-0 to Indonesia's Team Vitality in the MLBB Women's Invitational (MWI) final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but the runner-up finish earned her team a cool US$90,000 (RM382,000) and a place in the record books. Aria, who hails from Selangor and is currently pursuing a degree at the University of Canterbury, said she hopes her breakthrough moment will encourage more Malaysian female gamers to aim beyond local borders. "I hope if players in Malaysia don't get a chance at home, they will try to go for the international stage," said the 2023 SEA Games bronze medallist. "For example, if you can't break into a top team like NAVI MY, consider joining a team abroad. "Despite falling at the final hurdle, Aria's dream run has already turned heads across the eSports community, particularly among aspiring female players. "Of course I'm incredibly happy. To be the first Malaysian woman to do this... I'm very proud of myself," she said. Balancing high-level gaming and university life is no easy feat, and Aria had a message for other women trying to juggle both worlds: "To the women who are studying but still competing in MLBB, congratulations on your ability to adapt. It's not easy, but I hope you can build on that momentum and go even further."
Syyaha
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Syyaha
MLBB Teams Battle for Glory on HONOR Magic7 Pro at Esports World Cup
(20.07.2025) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In the world of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, coordination and precision are everything. Following its support for MLBB at EWC 2024 with the HONOR 200 Pro, HONOR returns to the global stage this year with the more powerful Magic7 Pro – helping top players push for even greater performances on the world stage. At the Esports World Cup 2025, where the stakes are higher than ever, HONOR is once again powering elite MLBB athletes with its most advanced mobile gaming hardware as the official smartphone partner for the tournament. This partnership reinforces HONOR's dedication to elevating mobile esports, delivering uncompromised performance and smart AI-driven features tailored to the high demands of 5v5 strategic play. With real-time decision-making, perfect map awareness, and non-stop communication defining each match, MLBB teams competing on the Magic7 Pro will have every technological advantage in hand. At the core of the Magic7 Pro lies the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, ensuring seamless execution of skills and ultra-low latency even in the most chaotic team fights. This is further supported by AI-powered optimization, including HONOR's Real-Time Rendering technology and AI Predictive Scheduling, which intelligently manage performance and temperature under tournament stress. Players can expect near full-frame gameplay from the opening draft to the final push. With MLBB matches running for extended periods across best-of series, endurance is critical. The Magic7 Pro's third-generation 5850mAh Silicon-carbon battery offers marathon longevity, while 100W wired and 80W wireless HONOR SuperCharge ensure teams are back in the lobby and fully charged in minutes. Combined with the HONOR E2 Chip's smart battery health monitoring, players can compete at full strength round after round. Visual clarity and response time can make or break an engagement in MLBB. That's why HONOR equips the Magic7 Pro with a 1-120Hz adaptive LTPO display – delivering sharp, fluid visuals with minimal power draw. Backed by 5000nits peak brightness, even the brightest stage lights won't obscure the virtual battlefield. And with AI Eye Comfort features, players can focus longer without strain during grueling multi-day events. Sound plays an underrated but crucial role in team-based play. The Magic7 Pro's spatial audio system and dual stereo speakers offer rich directional sound, so players can clearly hear pings, skill activations, and ally communications with clarity. Built-in AI noise reduction helps maintain crisp team comms no matter the venue environment. While every mobile game demands performance, MOBA titles like MLBB require precision under pressure. The Magic7 Pro delivers that with intelligent power and thermal management and the Ultra-wide Area Cooling System, allowing for sustained performance through extended matches – no throttling, no dropped frames, just pure competitive focus. As the Esports World Cup 2025 continues through August 24 in Riyadh, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang stands as one of the most watched and competitive titles on the global stage. With teams battling for glory, fans can expect an unforgettable showcase of teamwork, talent – and tech built to deliver at every level. Follow HONOR's official channels to experience every critical EWC moment and witness mobile esports history in the making.
