'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang' Wins Best Esports Mobile Game at Esports Awards 2023
Austin JayCreated by the team at Moonton Games, "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" clinched the title of Best Esports Mobile Game at Nevada's grand Esports Awards ceremony, outshining its rivals in Las Vegas and grabbing the coveted trophy.
Amidst the Vegas lights, jubilation and pride must have filled the creators when their victory was declared.
Known far and wide in mobile esports circles, "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" has indeed captured many a gamer's heart.
Competing against stiff competition; still, one champion emerged victorious. "Clash Royale," "Pokemon Unite," and "Free Fire" aimed high but fell short next to this powerhouse game. "Arena of Valor" and "Honor of Kings" put up intense fights, as did "Brawl Stars" and "PUBG: Mobile," but none could snatch away that shining award from the standout victor.
Kelly Chiew, top Public Relations rep for Moonton Games, hailed their win for "Mobile Game of the Year" at 2023's Esports Awards. Heartfelt thanks poured out to the panel and fans who stood by them.
Beyond just snagging this high honor, nods came in for Publisher of the Year and Game of the Year. Clear proof: their game's clout resonates far and wide.
Since its 2016 launch, "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang"-a Moonton MOBA hit-has soared to global fame among mobile play enthusiasts.
Millions swarmed to catch the M4 World Championship in action. Viewer counts hit a high of four million, marking it as an esports event for the books.
Manila, Philippines, gears up for the grand M5 World Championship, slated for December 2 to 17. These prizes ramp up global respect for this gaming titan.
From the heart of China, Moonton sprang forth with "Mobile Legends Bang Bang," a MOBA that shook the gaming world-initially known as "Magic Rush: Heroes," Shanghai's own faced legal challenges from Riot Games.
With a swift rebranding to its current title, it claimed fame - hitting over 100 million downloads and raking in half a billion dollars come 2019.
Yet not all welcomed this giant - India included it among banned apps, citing risks to national security.
Despite such setbacks, accolades, most notably "Most Favorite Game" at the EXGCON Indonesia Gaming Awards within the same year, poured in. Its glory unfazed, "Mobile Legends" stood tall amidst global tournaments, anchoring itself firmly in esports history.
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Over a stunning six hours or more, Esports Awards 2023 seized the gaze of many, 343,000 hours watched. Streams held fast to an audience; over 52,000 eyes fixated at any point. This number soared high up to 81,249, as they revealed the best Esports Game winner. Twitch's main feed hit its stride: almost 69,000 watched with rapt attention.
Twitch stars Cinna and TFToddy are leading the charge; Ziqoftw is close on their heels-they drew crowds ranging from a grand to three grand at peak times.
On YouTube's side, Raxxanterax echoed these stats with his robust following. Even Kick made ripples with an eager band of 539 viewers. Reflect on past year's data. Growth is plain to see: watch-time shot up 134%, while viewer numbers jumped by nearly two-thirds when events hit their zenith.
What fueled such a surge? It turns out auto-play features were vital-and so was the burgeoning passion of Indian fans who swarmed YouTube for their esports fix.
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