SM Supermalls to delight tech lovers at #SMCybermonth

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 4) — With its dark clouds and almost daily downpours, August usually brings the kind of weather that makes you want to stay home in bed.

But if you’re a hardcore gamer or a serious tech enthusiast, SM Supermalls is offering an August that will make you go out and forget all about the rain.

SM Supermalls kicked off its Cybermonth on August 1 at the SM North EDSA Cyberzone.

In a press statement, SM said 63 malls nationwide will be participating in Cybermonth.

SM Cyberzone Senior Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Sponsorship Patrick Pacla told CNN Philippines that the event is not just about showing the latest gadgets, but about showcasing technology “in a fun way.”

“This year, it’s all about gaming,” he said. “As you know, gaming has really picked up a lot, it’s popularity here in the Philippines. We wanted our mallgoers to enjoy that, as well.”

Indeed, a highlight in this year’s Cybermonth is the tie-up between SM Supermalls and global electronics brand Asus through “ROG Masters: The Philippine Qualifiers 2017.”

The event is a live-gaming competition that aims to gather DOTA2 and Counter Strike: Global Offensive players for the chance to win ₱200,000 worth of prizes and the chance to play against the country’s finest e-sports teams.

But Pacla said Cybermonth will likewise cater to non-competition gamers.

“For those people who are not really into competition or anything, we will be able set up a booth where they can do their free play, test the latest games available here in Cyberzone and see if they’re interested in getting one.”

He added that Cybermonth will likewise offer exclusive promos for the whole of August.

“For the tech sale, as much as 60 to 70 percent off,” he said. “You know we have a lot of common tenants nationwide. But what we’re asking our tenants is to offer exclusive promos that only they can offer this time of the month. Now past August, they’re back to their normal promos.”

At the kickoff event, big names in the tech business also dropped major announcements for their brands.

Asus revealed “Goblin” star Gong Yoo as its new ambassador for the ZenFone 4.

It also showcased its ZenFone 3 Zoom — which packs a 13-megapixel front camera and a 12-megapixel rear camera, both with Sony sensors — and its ZenFone Live feature that the company said is the world’s first live video beautification software.

Meanwhile, “Hashtags” member McCoy de Leon brought on screams from adoring fans as he performed at the launch of the Vivo V5s Matte Black, which packs a 20-megapixel front and a 13-megapixel rear camera in a minimalist matte-black finish.

Finally, Smart showed off its new Smart Bro LTE Pocket WiFi, which offers the company’s fastest LTE network speeds for just ₱1,295.

Find out more about Cybermonth by visiting https://www.instagram.com/smsupermalls/.

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