THE FUSE

The lights inside Razer’s Southeast Asia Headquarters dimmed as the final matches of the YMIR Cup World Championship approached. On screen, armored warriors collided with towering monsters amid flashes of steel and spellcraft. In the audience, spectators tracked positioning and timing with the focus usually reserved for major competitive titles. Except, this wasn’t a competition for a traditionally popular competitive game, it was an MMORPG taking center stage in a live, in-person tournament.