TikTok, the leading platform for short-form mobile videos, is bringing its first gaming competition to the Philippines with an innovative reality show called “The Greatest Gamer Philippines.” This exciting program will bring together ten (10) chosen players who will reside in a villa for three (03) weeks, where they will compete in a combination of real-world and gaming challenges, demonstrating the skills required to become a professional gamer.
Following its successful debut in Indonesia in 2021 and the rapid growth of mobile gaming in the Philippines, TikTok has partnered with Smart, Smart Omega, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), along with the support of Grab and Samsung, to discover “The Greatest Gamer” in the country.
According to the 2023 Global Digital Report by Meltwater, an overwhelming majority of internet users in the Philippines, exceeding 95%, are enthusiastic gamers. This finding solidifies the fact that the Filipino community possesses a robust and thriving gaming culture. Recognizing the passion within this community, The Greatest Gamer Philippines emerges as a significant endeavor aimed at fostering and cultivating the potential of aspiring professional gamers.
“We are thrilled to bring The Greatest Gamer to the Philippines, where there is a thriving and welcoming gaming community that aspires to grow and excel as skillful gamers. The Greatest Gamer Philippines showcases the journey to becoming a professional gamer as well as engaging the gaming community by providing relevant entertainment, highlighting the skills, passion, and dedication that is necessary to excel in Esports. We also hope to empower the local gaming community, nurture its growth, and provide a space for enthusiasts to continue displaying their skills and creativity,” according to Vanessa Brown, Director, Business Development, APAC at TikTok.
The campaign for The Greatest Gamer Philippines offers a multitude of activities that aim to create an immersive and captivating experience. The selected contestants will participate in entertaining live streams of mini-games, weekly tournament gameplay, and a variety of online and offline challenges. Throughout these experiences, they will learn what it truly takes to become a professional gamer.
TikTok serves as a unique platform where gaming and culture intersect, providing fresh avenues for entertainment and gameplay. By showcasing the contestants’ interactions with Creators, conducting weekly interviews, sharing content about their backgrounds, and highlighting program moments, TikTok offers users and Esports fans an inside look into the gaming lifestyle and the journey these aspiring talents undertake to realize their dreams.
With Smart as the official telco provider of The Greatest Gamer Philippines, TikTok leverages the Philippines’ fastest and most reliable mobile network, as acknowledged by Ookla. This collaboration ensures seamless gameplay and uninterrupted connectivity for all contestants, gaming enthusiasts, and the wider TikTok community. Through the joint efforts of TikTok and Smart, Esports fans can anticipate a new era of interactive gaming experiences and unforgettable moments throughout The Greatest Gamer Philippines.
“Smart has been a leading patron of Philippine Esports because we’ve always believed that Filipinos have the passion, talent, and skill to dominate in this field. As the official telco provider of TikTok’s The Greatest Gamer Philippines, we aim to elevate the players’ gameplay experience with our fastest and best mobile network. We believe that this would also translate to an enjoyable viewing experience for all Esports fans,” said Lloyd R. Manaloto, FVP and Head of Prepaid and Content at Smart.
Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers can join in on the action as well as tune into the journey of The Greatest Gamer Philippines aspirants on TikTok by registering for Power All and Saya All offers, which come with daily access to TikTok.
How to Join The Greatest Gamer Philippines?
Aspiring professional eSports players can submit their audition videos from 24 May 2023 until 14 June 2023 on TikTok.
Pinoy gamers interested in going professional and joining The Greatest Gamer Philippines must follow @thegreatestgamer and @smartcommunications on TikTok and create audition video content by introducing themselves and showcasing their MLBB skills, using the official audition filter and hashtag #TheGreatestGamerPH, and tagging the official @thegreatestgamer and @smartcommunications TikTok accounts.
Aside from gaining awesome experiences with today’s top content creators, The Greatest Gamer winner will take home a cash prize worth PHP250,000 and a contract with Smart Omega that gives them a chance to suit up and be part of their MLBB roster.
Fans can look forward to watching The Greatest Gamer Philippines and rooting for their favorite player soon via https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatestgamer.