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3 Best Asian Esports Games 2023

The Asian Esports Games 2023 are rapidly approaching, and competitive gaming fans are eagerly awaiting the event's arrival. One of the most exciting aspects of the Asian Esports Games is the inclusion of Esports games, which are known for their high-energy gameplay and immersive graphics.

In this article, we will present you with three of the top Esports games with prize pools. These games—Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Eternal Return, and Guilty Gear Strive are the most popular Esports games that have lately held tournaments with prize money. Of course, they all are developed and published by video game companies headquartered in Asia.


Table of Contents

1. Granblue Fantasy Versus
   
2. Eternal Return
   
3. Guilty Gear Strive
   

Granblue Fantasy Versus

Figure 1-1. Granblue Fantasy Versus Gameplay

Granblue Fantasy: Versus is a fighting game developed and published by Arc System Works, based on the popular mobile game Granblue Fantasy. The game was released in Japan in 2020. Gamers in Granblue Fantasy: Versus has a selection of characters to pick from, each with special skills and gameplay preferences. Granblue Fantasy: Versus is a 2D fighting game with 3D graphics that are made to be playable by all skill levels and offers a variety of tutorials and training options.

Figure 1-2. Frosty Faustings XIV Tournament Series

Granblue Fantasy: Versus is a well-known fighting game that has many tournaments held across many different countries. The Granblue Fantasy: Versus Frosty Faustings XIV tournament series is one of the most renowned competitions in the game, organized by Frosty Faustings in the USA with a pool prize of $1,492.50 in 2022. Granblue Fantasy: Versus has received mostly favorable reviews from reviewers and players, who have praised the game's character designs, gameplay mechanics, and general accessibility.

Eternal Return

Figure 2-1. Eternal Return Gameplay

Eternal Return is a battle royale game developed by Nimble Neuron and published by Kakao Games. The game was released in 2020. It has gained popularity in the Esports community due to its fast-paced gameplay and distinctive character design. In addition to its fast-paced gameplay, Eternal Return is notable for its fully anime-inspired graphics, which add an extra layer of excitement to the game.

Figure 2-2. Eternal Return Masters Open #8 : Solo

Neople and the game's creators have also been active in marketing the game's, Esports potential, with several sponsors and teams competing in the Eternal Return Championship. And in 2022, a three-day Eternal Return e-Sports S-tier tournament, Eternal Return Masters Open #8: Solo, was organized in South Korea with a prize pool of 3,000,000 KRW.

Guilty Gear Strive

Figure 3-1. Guilty Gear Strive Gameplay

Guilty Gear Strive is a fighting game developed and published by Arc System Works. It is the newest edition in the Guilty Gear fighting game series, released in 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows. The game has a cast of new and returning characters, each with its powers and moves. It also incorporates new gameplay elements, such as the "Roman Cancel" system, which allows players to cancel actions and generate new combination possibilities.

Figure 3-2. Ultimate Fighting Arena 2022 Guilty Gear -STRIVE-

Guilty Gear Strive uses Unreal Engine 4 to produce superior anime graphics and realistic stage destruction. The game has 3D models with intricate character designs and flawless movements. ESPORTS charts hosted a tournament: Ultimate Fighting Arena 2022 Guilty Gear -STRIVE- with a prize pool of $6,200 in Paris, France.

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