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All Malaysians can enjoy eGG, a 24/7 eSports channel FREE on Astro on the Go

Date Released:27 May 2016

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KUALA LUMPUR, 26TH May Gamers and fans of eSports will be thrilled to know eGG Network also known as Every Good Game, Southeast Asia's first 24/7 eSports and gaming entertainment HD channel will go LIVE on 7th June, 2016. eGG Network will be available to all Astro customers on Astro Channel 808 and to all Malaysians for free on Astro on the Go (AOTG).

Lee Choong Khay, Head of Sports Business, Astro said, Today, eSports is a global phenomenon among millennials and is expected to reach over 256 million fans by end 2016. Asia has been touted as the driving force contributing over 44% growth in eSports fans globally. We are seeing cities like Shanghai and Manila selected to host the coveted DOTA 2 Major, a first for Asia proving its significance to the eSports industry. We believe that a dedicated eSports channel will be a success while catering to the growing popularity and needs of fans in the region. eGG network is poised to play a pivotal role in bringing together a connected ASEAN community of eSports fans through the showcase of major global LIVE eSports tournaments and gaming entertainment in HD. One of the showpiece events for eGG Network will be the upcoming Manila Major Dota 2 Championships in early June .

At launch, eGG Network will feature its line-up of six personalities; Faisal Ariffin, Natasha Hidayah, Faraz Shababi, Pinda Rika , Abdul Mu'adz and Danelie Purdue. No stranger to presenting, Mu'adz is a regular face on local television station and new faces like Pinda Rika, an engineer from Bhutan with a strong on social media following on her commentary of all things eSports. With a blend of experienced and fresh faces on eGG Network, fans can expect engaging original content backed by in-depth gaming knowledge as they refer themselves first as gamers.

Fans who want to experience what eGG Network will offer, can head to the eGG Network booth located at Hall 3, Midvalley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) from 27th-29th May, 10am to 10pm daily. Exciting activities and prizes await fans throughout the three days such as, meet with renowned DOTA caster David GoDz Parker, eGG Network personalities, DOTA and LoL cosplayers, as well as compete in 1v1 micro tournament series and activities to win prizes worth up to RM12, 000.

Tune into eGG Network (Astro Channel 808) live on 7th June and catch our showpiece event The Manila Major Dota 2 Championships starts at 10am daily. eGG Network will be available in Malaysia on Astro and for free on Astro on the Go and Indonesia on Tribe OTT platform. Download Astro on the Go via Apple App Store and Google Play Store to enjoy.

More info about eGG Network will be available soon on www.egg.network

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