Astro’s eSports Service Expands to Australia

KUALA LUMPUR: Astro’s eSports and gaming entertainment channel eGG Network has launched in Australia via Fetch TV.

In addition to live coverage of tournaments and highlights, eGG Network delivers game reviews, coverage from gaming conventions and talk shows. Its lineup includes the Boston Major, a tournament that kicked off the 2016-17 Dota 2 championship season. The channel is also available in Indonesia and is looking to expand soon to the Philippines, among other international markets.

Lee Choong Khay, VP of the sports business at Astro, noted, “Through eGG Network, Astro is pleased to collaborate with Fetch TV to make available live broadcast of the biggest international eSports leagues such as Dota 2, League of Legends, Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft and many more to Australian eSports fans on Fetch TV, which is available from leading broadband providers Optus, iiNet, Internode, Dodo and iPrimus. eGG Network promises to bring a new and rewarding viewing experience for Australian eSports fans, who can gather with their ‘tribe’ on this platform to cheer for their favorite eSports teams.”

Scott Lorson, CEO of Fetch TV, said, “Fetch TV is excited to launch the first eSports channel in Australia. eGG Network is a great addition to the Fetch TV channel lineup, and will be included at no additional charge for our Entertainment Pack customers to enjoy.”