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BLAST expands into Asia with three major esports tournaments

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Esports tournament organizer BLAST is significantly expanding its presence in Asia by hosting three major events in November: the Rainbow Six Osaka Major with Ubisoft, the BLAST Premier Rivals in Hong Kong, and the Brawl Stars World Finals with Supercell in Tokyo. This expansion represents BLAST's largest foray into the region to date, aiming to capitalize on Asia's massive gaming market and passionate fan base. The company views Asia as a crucial hub for gaming culture and innovation, with plans for further major tournaments in Mongolia and Singapore in 2027. AI

RANK_REASON Esports tournament organizer BLAST is expanding its operations into Asia by hosting multiple events, which falls under the category of business expansion or product rollout for the company.

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Mike Stubbs, Contributor ·

    BLAST Plans Massive Asian Esports Event Takeover To End 2026

    Esports tournament operator BLAST is hosting three massive events in Asia in the space of three weeks, as part of a big expansion into the region.

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