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The Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Stage 2 Finals is turning into a historic moment for Southeast Asia. Jake Sin, head of Valorant Esports for Asia Pacific, praised the rise of SEA teams. The all-Southeast Asian finals put the spotlight firmly on the region, marking a new era in Valorant esports where diversity and unpredictability are driving the competition forward. Smilegate, famed for hits like Crossfire, Lost Ark, and Epic Seven, has ignited excitement across Asia with the unveiling of a teaser page for its new MMORPG, LORDNINE, developed by NX3GAMES. Following its successful debut in Korea and Taiwan in July 2024—when it topped Google Play and Apple’s App Store charts within days—Smilegate is now primed to bring LORDNINE to nine Asian regions this summer. In sum, Smilegate is positioning LORDNINE for a major impact across Asia. The Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals began with intense action during the Group Stages. Read more in our articles including "PH’s BamJoo hails as Legends of Runeterra champion of the Asia-Pacific Snapdragon Pro Series S2 tournament" and "Southeast Asia dominates Valorant Champions Tour Pacific Stage 2 Finals".