Magic Chess: Go Go, which launched globally simply final Might, has made its debut on the SEA Video games 2025 in Thailand, a multi-sport occasion sanctioned by the Southeast Asian Video games Federation (SEAGF).
Whereas MCGG’s event was not a medal occasion, the sport placed on a showmatch that includes 4 nations: Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
This was the primary time an auto-chess title was featured on the SEA Video games, which first included esports as a self-discipline in 2019.
Every of the 4 collaborating nations have been represented by two gamers every. They competed throughout 5 matches, with the common standings of all groups figuring out the winner. Finally, it was Malaysia who took first place, which was cemented by a match victory from Muhamad Arif Bin Baharun.
“I used to be excited to be a part of the MCGG on the thirty third SEA Video games, as it’s the dream of each MCGG participant, stated Arif Bin Baharun.
“We have now been enjoying this recreation and coaching exhausting to be a part of it. This exhibits that everybody has an opportunity, and I hope that our participation motivates everybody who watched us.”
Indonesia got here in second place, whereas the house duo of Thailand took the final podium place.
MCGG’s event on the SEA Video games comes as its developer, MOONTON, has continued to push the auto-chess title’s esports scene. The sport, which options characters from Cell Legends: Bang Bang, additionally introduced its first world championship, which is able to occur on January twenty fifth at MLBB’s M7 Carnival.
SEA Video games 2025 Continues With Esports Medal Occasions
For its 2025 version, the SEA Video games will function four video games throughout six medal occasions: Area of Valour, Cell Legends: Bang Bang, Free Hearth and FC On-line. MLBB and Area of Valor may have separate tournaments for female and male gamers, subsequently rewarding two gold medals every.
These occasions are scheduled from December thirteenth to nineteenth. The Philippines shall be trying to lengthen its general esports medal tally from 15, whereas Indonesia shall be trying to snatch the highest place because the nation presently sits at 13 medals.
