In a press conference yesterday, Yoodo revealed a slew of exciting announcements that outlined their plans and direction for the year. This includes a partnership Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) publisher and developer Moonton, partnerships with RSG MY to form two new esports teams, as well as a refreshed roster for Yoodo Gank, the brand's highly successful PUBG Mobile team.
Official Digital Telco for MLBB
Yoodo has announced that they are now the Official Digital Telco for MLBB, and will be "bringing to life an array of MLBB-focused tournaments" in partnership with Moonton, starting with the upcoming MLBB Pro League (MPL) Season 7. This will be the first time that the tournament features a dedicated league for Malaysia.
Next up will be a special invitational tournament before proceeding to MPL Season 8, and subsequently leading up to the highly-anticipated MLBB M3 World Championships in late 2021. When asked if M3 will thus be held in Malaysia, both parties declined to provide a definitive answer, citing the unpredictable nature of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
2 New Esports Teams in Partnership with RSG MY
In conjunction with the new partnership with RSG MY, Yoodo has announced two new esports teams: Yoodo RSG MLBB and Yoodo RSG CODM.
Yoodo RSG MLBB team members:
Logan (Abdul Wandi) - Tank/Support
Leixia (Ahmad Ali Huzaifi) - Mid/Core
Zaraki (Jamil) - Offlane
Rush (Herwin) - Tank
Kaizer (Isme Haqeem) - Offlane
Lolealz (Ealtond Rayner) - Offlane
Syno (Mohamad Amir Afdhal)
Yoodo RSG CODM team members:
RanGer (Abdul Hakiem) - IGL/Support
Derp (Muhammad Irfan Danial) - Sniper
Raven (Ameer Imran) - Main AR/Anchor
Eds (Farris Rauf) - Rusher/Obj
AlphaRe (Muhammad Azri) - Rusher/Slayer
Regarding the new partnership, RSG MY's Operations Manager Aiman Wafiy said, “we are all about connecting with the esports community in unique ways to create champions in all competitions. When it came to expanding our presence in Malaysia, it was clear from the get-go that – with their passion for esports, Yoodo would be the perfect partner. Now we are excited to see how this partnership can take our talented players further.”
Updated Yoodo Gank Roster
Yoodo's highly successful PUBG Mobile team welcomes 3 new members into the fold. In addition to mainstays ManParang (Aiman Amirul) and Draxx (Abdul Azim Ikromi), the team will now include Wrydep (Azim Haris) as the entry fragger, as well as Putra (Fairul Iskandar Putra) and Bravo (Lokman Hakim) as the rushers/fraggers.
“Yoodo Gank has been one of the most successful PUBG MOBILE teams in Malaysia and with this new roster we believe the team will only continue to set new records and build upon their legacy. We look forward to the exciting dynamic that the new players will bring with them and wish the team the best of luck!”
- Chow Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo
