The provided source material describes Globe Conquerors Manila 2019 as a major esports event held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, Philippines, on October 25-27, 2019. The event featured extensive on-site attractions, interactive experiences, and promotional activities designed to engage the gaming community. While the sources focus heavily on the competitive and entertainment aspects of the event, they also detail several opportunities for attendees to access free items, discounted tickets, and exclusive merchandise.
The event was organized by Globe in partnership with Garena and served as a celebration of the League of Legends community. It aimed to provide an "extreme Esports experience" through a combination of live competitions, celebrity showmatches, cosplay contests, and exhibitor areas. The sources indicate that the event was free of entry barriers for those who purchased tickets, with specific incentives provided to encourage early and bulk ticket purchases.
On-Site Attractions and Interactive Experiences
According to the sources, Globe Conquerors Manila 2019 offered a variety of on-site attractions that provided value to attendees beyond the main stage competitions. These included huge statues and replicas, photo booths, a VR booth, and exhibitor areas. The text notes that these attractions were a "hit to guests and made for many social-media-worthy moments." While the sources do not explicitly state that these booths provided free physical samples or branded freebies to all visitors, the presence of exhibitor areas suggests that brand representatives may have distributed promotional items or conducted interactive demos.
The VR booth is highlighted as a specific feature, implying that attendees could experience virtual reality gaming without additional cost, assuming they possessed a valid event ticket. The presence of photo booths also suggests that commemorative photos or prints might have been provided free of charge, though the sources do not confirm the availability of physical take-home items from these stations.
Ticket Discounts and Financial Incentives
One of the few concrete financial benefits detailed in the source material is the ticket discount structure. Source [2] states that fans could purchase tickets to Conquerors Manila 2019 at all SM Ticket outlets. A specific promotional offer was available: a 20% discount was given if fans bought tickets for a two-day pass instead of a one-day pass. This discount was valid until September 22 or "until supplies last."
The sources do not mention any completely free ticket options or "buy one, get one free" offers. The only financial incentive provided is the percentage discount on multi-day passes purchased prior to the event. The text does not specify the base price of the tickets, only the discount percentage available for early bird purchases.
Cosplay Competitions and Prize Structures
The event placed a significant emphasis on cosplay, offering substantial prize money for participants. Source [1] details the "Cosplay Clash Competition," which featured the best League of Legends cosplayers battling it out through performances. The competition was won by Team Nawat, who took home 80,000 pesos in prizes.
While the sources do not confirm that general attendees received free cosplay items or makeup samples, the event explicitly supported cosplay culture. The text mentions that "all throughout the weekend we saw a lot of LoL cosplayers making their rounds at the venue," suggesting a vibrant atmosphere where enthusiasts could showcase their work. The presence of "Cosplay Models" such as Kuini, Keileen, and Ashley implies that professional cosplayers were present, though the sources do not indicate if they distributed free merchandise or signed items.
Celebrity Showmatches and Engagement
Source [2] mentions the "Celebrity Showmatch," a friendly competition-for-a-cause featuring select celebrities, bloggers, and influencers. The text does not detail the specific "cause" or if there were freebies associated with watching or participating in this specific event. However, the showmatch was part of the broader engagement strategy designed to make the attendee experience "unique and unforgettable." The sources do not provide information on whether attendees could interact with these celebrities to receive free autographs or merchandise.
Merchandise and Shopping Opportunities
The sources reference a "gaming merch store" and "various exhibits" available at the venue. While the text confirms the availability of merchandise for purchase, it does not describe any "free with purchase" offers or free samples distributed by the merch store. The focus of the sources is on the availability of items to buy rather than free distribution of branded goods.
It is noted that the event hosted exhibitor areas. In the context of consumer promotions, exhibitor areas are often used by brands to distribute samples or promotional items. However, the provided text lacks specific details regarding which brands were present in these areas or what, if any, free products were distributed. Therefore, it cannot be confirmed from the source material that free samples were available in the exhibitor areas.
Context of Promotional Offers
The source material includes a brief, disjointed mention of "facials" and "beauty clinics" that do not cost "an arm and a leg," but this text appears to be unrelated to the esports event and is likely a fragment of a different article. It does not provide any actionable information regarding free beauty samples or trials connected to Globe Conquerors Manila 2019.
Additionally, the text mentions "TM EasySURF50 users automatically get 1GB free GoWiFi access, 1GB mobile data, 2GB for EasyWATCH&PLAY, 300MB for an app of their choice and unlimited all net text all valid for 3 days." While this is a telecommunications offer, the text does not explicitly link this specific promo to the Globe Conquerors Manila 2019 event, though both are mentioned in Source [2]. It is presented as general information about Globe's data offers rather than an event-specific freebie.
Event Scale and Sponsorship
The sources emphasize the scale of the event, noting that it aimed to break last year’s attendance record of over 16,000 fans. The prize pool was substantial, with over 3.5 million pesos at stake. The "lion’s share" of the prizes (1 million pesos) was claimed by Team Liyab in the SEA Invitational 2020.
The partnership between Globe and Garena was described as strategic, aiming to grow the esports audience in the Philippines. Globe's commitment to esports included the formation of Team Liyab and the Philippine Pro Gaming League (PPGL). While these details highlight the corporate investment in the event, they do not translate to direct freebies for the average attendee, other than the previously mentioned ticket discount and the value of the entertainment provided.
Conclusion
The provided sources describe Globe Conquerors Manila 2019 as a high-value entertainment event offering significant engagement opportunities for the gaming community. The only verifiable free offer detailed in the text is a 20% discount on two-day passes purchased before September 22. While the event featured photo booths, VR booths, and exhibitor areas, the sources do not confirm the distribution of physical free samples, branded freebies, or merchandise giveaways to general attendees. The primary value for ticket-holders lay in the access to live competitions, celebrity showmatches, cosplay displays, and interactive on-site attractions.