Infinix Philippines has just announced that it has hired Bianca Yao, better known as Biancake, as its Chief Gaming Officer.
As Chief Gaming Officer of Infinix, Bianca Yao will leverage her position to show how gaming can foster close friendships and genuine connections, even at a time of social distancing.
“With Infinix and its exciting line-up of gaming smartphones, I will work to entice more people to experience the joys of socializing through games and cultivate the camaraderie in the community.”
Bianca “Biancake” Yao
The announcement of this partnership coincides with Yao’s 10th anniversary in the local gaming scene in addition to the launch of the Infinix HOT 10S in the country. The HOT 10S packs a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 48MP triple camera, and a 6000mAh battery.
“Infinix has made a name for itself in markets around the world as one of the top smartphones preferred by mobile gamers, with processors, displays, and specs optimized for the most demanding gaming titles–without breaking the bank. As we further strengthen our presence in the country, we want to reach out and support the growing number of Filipino mobile gaming enthusiasts and professionals. We have tapped Bianca Yao to be our Chief Gaming Officer to help us engage with the local gaming community and showcase how our devices can support their lifestyles, passions, and aspirations.”
Cooper Ma, Infinix Country Manager for the Philippines
Mainstream acceptance for mobile gaming has increased with Filipinos stuck at home due to lockdowns. Over 90% of Filipino internet susers saying they have played on their smartphones in the past year, according to We Are Soical and Hootsuite. Additionally, esports has been recognized as an official sport by the government and its players as national athletes.
As the gaming scene in the Philippines matures, Bianca believes that it can evolve from a fun community into an industry that can employ Filipinos, even in the pandemic.
“As a gamer myself, I dream that gaming would open more doors of opportunities for everyone. Gaming has transcended its initial purpose of being a source of entertainment and has shown the great potential of being a career, be it in the frontend or backend of the business. I am a living testimony of it, along with my fellow gamers,” she says.
Likewise, the company believes that the possibilities of gaming and esports has just been barely scratched.
“As we see gamers around the world continue to grow, Infinix is committed to continue investing in innovations in gaming smartphones, not just to advance performance and user experience, but also make them more accessible and affordable,” said Ma.
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