ROG Introduced as the Official Hardware Sponsor of H1Z1 Pro League

Fremont, CA and Las Vegas, NV (April 20, 2018) - ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced it will be the official hardware sponsor of H1Z1 Pro League™, the first professional battle royale esports league. ASUS will provide all of the hardware for the esports league, supplying 100 best-in-class gaming systems comprised of the ROG Strix Gl12 Gaming Desktop, ROG Swift PG248Q Gaming Monitors, and ROG Strix Flare Keyboards. Fifteen charter pro esports teams, including ASUS-sponsored Echo Fox, will compete during the H1Z1 Pro League inaugural season beginning April 21st, at the newly established Twin Galaxies Esports Center at Caesars Entertainment Studios in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be streamed exclusively via Facebook Live.

“Best-in-class equipment, gear, and hardware is crucial when hosting 75 skilled players, competing in resource-intensive games,” said Mike Mossholder, Chief Business Officer of Vision Venture Partners. “ASUS and their cutting-edge technology deliver the processing power and precision needed to solidify the H1Z1 Pro League as the world’s premier battle royale esports league ahead of the inaugural season.”

“ASUS ROG has been at the forefront of the esports and professional esports movement since the beginning, having sponsored many esports teams including, Echo Fox, Ninjas in Pyjamas, NRG, and SKT T1, among others,” said Vivian Lien, CMO at ASUS North America. “We design our gaming devices based on player’s needs, and try to anticipate and support the biggest initiatives in the esports industry. We’re happy to be a part of what is, undoubtedly to be the first of many professional league tournaments, and to provide our support.”

Gaming Systems Designed for Pro Esports Teams

The ASUS ROG brand was founded on a desire to grow the global gaming ecosystem through sponsorships and the development of innovative hardware specifically designed for the needs of dedicated players. For the H1Z1 Pro League tournament, ROG will provide 100 of each of the following: