“The success of the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 is indicative of the strength of the region’s growing esports community and the Predator brand devices’ ability to support intense gaming sessions when playing the most popular titles,” said Andrew Hou, President of Acer Pan Asia Pacific Operations. “I would like to extend my congratulations to the tournament winners and my heartfelt appreciation to all the players, fans, and staff who make this yearly event possible.”

Dota 2 Highlights

Blacklist Rivalry prevailed over fellow Filipino team Execration in the Dota 2 grand finals. Abed “Abed” Yusop was in incredible form, averaging 8.5 kills and 14 assists in the series to spearhead the offense of his team. They were successful in shutting down Execration’s star Mark “Bob” Urbino, resulting in a heartbreaking defeat for team Execration and another second-place finish in the Predator League grand finals for two consecutive years.

As this year’s DOTA 2 Champions, Blacklist Rivalry will be going home with a cash prize of USD$ 65,000, while Execration will receive $20,000. Third and fourth finishers in China’s Team Aster and IHC Esports from Mongolia will also receive USD$ 7,500 each for their impressive showing.

VALORANT Highlights

Team Secret came into the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 as the favorites and exceeded all expectations. They were in full control of the Japanese side FAV gaming during the final, with Adrian “invy” Reyes continuing to be the brightest spot for the team. Team Secret, also known as the “The Adobo Gang” among its fans, has won its first LAN trophy and Predator Shield since the inception of its VALORANT team.

Team Secret goes home with the USD$ 65,000 prize pool, while FAV Gaming wins USD$ 20,000 for their performance. Third and fourth placers BOOM Esports from Indonesia and Team Flash from Vietnam also receive USD$ 7,500 each.

Intel MVP Award

Merits were given to exceptional players who stood out amongst the competition during the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024. For Dota 2, it was awarded to carry player Polo “Raven” Fausto while in VALORANT it was awarded to duelist player Jeremy “Jremy” Cabrera. Both players take home an extra USD$ 10,000 prizes as well as the Intel MVP Award Trophy for their individual performances.

Beyond the live esports action, the audience was also treated to world-class entertainment composed of the Philippines’ brightest stars, including Acer ambassadors SB19 and Sarah Geronimo. There were also meet-and-greet sessions with Predator ambassadors Cong TV and the Team Payaman boys, burg, KuyaNic, Chibiby, Maggiekarp, amaratv, Een Mercado, Kang Dupet, and cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao.

Felip and Ylona Garcia were the opening acts for Day 1, exciting the crowd with their exhilarating performance. This was followed by numbers from Urbandub and Al James, and with a special appearance by TV personality Donny Pangilinan. Day 2 was just as impressive with amazing performances from Josh Cullen, Sandwich, Spongecola, Pablo, and KZ Tandingan, who sang the Predator anthem, “It Lies Within.”

Asia Pacific Predator League 2025 Host Announced

The next Asia Pacific Predator League will be held in Malaysia, with the qualifiers starting in late 2024 and the grand finals to be held in early 2025.

For more information and updates about the Predator League, visit the official website www.predator-league.com.

ac			Dota 2
Placement	Team Name	Prize (USD)	Placement	Team Name	Prize (USD)
1	Team Secret	65,000 Predator Shield	1	Blacklist Rivalry	65,000 Predator Shield
2	FAV gaming	20,000	2	Execration	20,000
3	BOOM Esports	7,500	3	Team Aster	7,500
3	Team Flash	7,500	3	IHC Esports	7,500
Intel MVP-VALORANT	Jeremy“Jremy” Cabrera	10,000 Intel MVP Trophy	Intel MVP-Dota 2	Marc Polo “Raven” Fausto	10,000 Intel MVP Trophy

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The Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals will feature 26 of the best Dota 2 and VALORANT esports teams across the region to battle it out to bring home the Predator Shield and their share of the US$200,000 prize pool. The top four teams from the Dota 2 and VALORANT competitions will take home their share of the prize pool as follows: winners US$65,000, second-place US$20,000, third and fourth places US$7,500 each.

“The Asia Pacific Predator League tournament helps Acer connect with all types of players in the region,” said Andrew Hou, President of Acer Pan-Asia Pacific Operations. “This year’s Grand Finals is unlike any other as it celebrates the spirit of competition and adds the excitement of music and entertainment, allowing more enthusiasts to be a part of the thriving esports community.”

The Predator League has been the home ground of up-and-coming esports talents every year. Thousands of teams across the region have signed up for a chance to join and live out their dreams of winning on the big stage since the tournament started in 2018. Aside from action-packed matches, esports fans will be treated to top-notch Filipino entertainment from the country’s top artists, including Acer ambassadors Sarah Geronimo and SB19.

The two-day spectacle will be filled with live-action games, meet-and-greet sessions with Predator ambassadors, and performances by iconic Filipino artists. For Day 1, fans will be treated to epic performances by Urbandub, Al James, Ylona Garcia, UPeepz, and Felip. Day 2 features KZ Tandingan, Sandwich, Franco, Spongecola, Manila Symphony Orchestra, Daloy Dance Company, Josh Cullen, and Pablo at centerstage. There will also be meet-and-greet sessions with Predator ambassadors Cong TV and the Team Payaman boys, burg, KuyaNic, Chibiby, Maggiekarp, amaratv, Een Mercado, Kang Dupet, and Alodia Gosiengfiao.

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