Techninier Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s leading mobile social gaming platform provider today launched Malaysia’s largest and first ever “live” Android gaming tournament, World War III with Celcom Axiata Berhad, the first and foremost mobile telecommunications provider in country.
World War III is expected to be the catalyst that introduces Android gaming tournament to the mass market in Malaysia. Developed specially for android phones, the appropriately titled game features a classic, casual ‘shoot-em-up’ game, is Techninier’s first in house developed Android game that starts a journey of a vision to become a leading mobile game developer in Malaysia.
World War III game tournament will run for 3 months. Celcom customers who participate in the World War III game tournament compete with other gamers to achieve the highest score on the leaderboard to win the grand prize of a Peugeot 208 during the campaign period. In addition to the grand prize, there is also a motorcycle and other very attractive gadget prizes amounting up to more than RM 110, 000 (USD 30,000) prizes to be given away.
Dato’ Lion Peh, Chief Executive Officer of Techninier Sdn Bhd adds that “In line with the industry growth, launching a tournament based gaming will create a vibrant gaming community for all age groups to participate and enjoy the fun and excitement of mobile gaming. We hope with the launch of World War III as a casual game will spur great responses from the users.”
Mobile gaming, a multibillion dollar industry worldwide, has shown rapid growth over the years across all markets including the emerging markets of Southeast Asia region. This is supported with the growing penetration and acceptance of smartphones and tablets giving gamers new screens to play games anytime, anywhere instead of the conventional TV or PCs. The 2014 Global Games Market Report by Newzoo shows the international games market will generate past the $100 billion mark in the next three years to reach $102.9 billion by 2017 which represents a compound annual growth rate of 8%.
Gamers of all skill levels can participate in the tournament by subscribing to the game at m.thecube.my/pcc or USSD link by dialing *888# and press “Call”. At the end of the game, gamers’ highest score will be uploaded to the leaderboard. They will be able to check their game ranking via the game app and wap site. There is no limit to the number of score uploads (or entries) thus providing gamers with the prospect of obtaining the highest ranking possible based on their scores always.
For more Information: Techninier
Source: VPO Press
