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[PHOTOS] Malaysia's First eSports Centre Is Every Hardcore Gamer's Haven

The Pantheon is equipped with top-notch gaming equipment from brands like NVIDIA, Alienware, Legion, MSI, Omen, and Predator.

Cover image via AirAsia Allstars Esports Club / Lee Hann Syong

Gamers, you have a new place to call home!

The Pantheon, Malaysia's first NVIDIA platinum certified iCafe, just opened in Subang Jaya and it looks awesome.

Image via The Pantheon

Calling itself the first eSports centre in the country, the Pantheon was set up as a platform to promote the country's growing eSports scene.

"We are proud to be the first Platinum NVDIA-certified centre that is e-sports-ready in Malaysia," said managing director of operation, Frankie How as quoted by theSun.

NVIDIA is one of the leading authorities in the gaming industry. The American company produces graphics processing units for the gaming and professional markets, as well as chip units for the mobile computing and automotive market.

Packed with some of the best gaming gear and rigs that money can buy, the 10,000-square feet Pantheon is home to 116 PCs that come with top-line specs

Image via The Pantheon

Don't worry about backaches or overheating issues as the centre is equipped with comfy gaming chairs and high-end liquid cooling systems too!

The Pantheon has six experience areas for gamers to experience PCs from some of the best gaming companies in the world, including Alienware, Legion, MSI, Omen, and Predator

That's not all! Gamers can also find gaming consoles, racing simulators, and a dedicated virtual reality (VR) zone.

There's also a 123-seater arena for staging tournaments and a canteen for gamers to take breaks in between sessions

Since its soft launch in September 2017, The Pantheon has hosted numerous notable gaming tournaments such as TML Qualifier Championed by Celcom and NVIDIA GEXT Qualifier.

In an effort to bring a more positive image to gaming, the Pantheon is strictly open to patrons aged 12 and above only, unless accompanied by parents. Students with school uniforms are prohibited from entering the centre as well.

Image via FSP Malaysia

Here are the prices for each individual zone:

- PC Experience Zone, RM5 per hour
- Premium PC Zone, RM7 per hour
- Racing Simulator Zone, RM30 per hour
- PS4 Zone, free with food purchases above RM5 for members only

The Pantheon is located at One City at One City @ The Square in Subang Jaya. For more details, head on over to their Facebook page.


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