PGC NEWS

Metal Slug: Awakening, the revival of the classic run ‘n gun franchise, has quickly gained immense popularity, boasting tens of millions of players across nine markets since its launch three months ago. In Vietnam alone, hundreds of thousands of gamers log in daily to experience the action-packed gameplay. Building on this success, publisher VNGGames has announced the first-ever Metal Slug National Championship in Vietnam, marking a significant milestone as the country’s first run ‘n gun esports tournament.

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The Metal Slug National Championship will be held offline with two regional qualifiers in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, ensuring accessibility for gamers nationwide. The National Finals are scheduled to take place in Hanoi at the end of December.

The tournament will feature the popular 3v3 Mecha Mayhem mode, a thrilling PvP experience that has taken the Metal Slug: Awakening community by storm. In this mode, teams of three compete against each other in randomly matched battles. The objective is to destroy the opposing team’s base within the time limit. If neither base is destroyed, the team with the higher base HP wins.

Mecha Mayhem is praised for its competitive nature, requiring individual skill, teamwork, and strategic thinking. VNGGames representatives highlighted the mode’s ability to accurately assess player skill while providing an engaging spectacle for viewers, making it ideal for esports competition.

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A VNGGames representative stated, “We hope the first Metal Slug: Awakening National Championship will pave the way for a professional run ‘n gun esports ecosystem in Vietnam, offering more opportunities for gamers passionate about this genre and competitive gaming.”

Registration for the Metal Slug: Awakening National Championship is now open at https://bit.ly/DANGKYMSNC2023. All Metal Slug: Awakening players aged 18 and above can register with their teams. Tournament equipment and player accounts will be provided by the organizers. The registration period runs from November 20th to December 1st, 2023. The Southern qualifier is scheduled for December 10th, the Northern qualifier for December 16th, and the National Finals for December 23rd, 2023.