KUALA LUMPUR, 26 MARCH 2024 - The life journey of the nation's prominent esports player, Muhammad Faris Zakaria, better known as Soloz, will be the inspiration behind the latest film, Game of Life. The film will take the audience through Soloz's experiences as he faces various challenges, ultimately forging a name for himself as one of the renowned and successful professional players in the realm of mobile gaming, specifically Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB).

The main casts of Game of Life, (left to right) Jaa Suzuran, Jiha Sham, Hun Haqeem, Ikmal Amry, and Hafeez Mikail.

Game of Life also portrays the intense rivalry between TheBoss and a team from Singapore, Vengeance, which will teach Soloz and his teammates the values of friendship, team spirit, and healthy competition that form the foundation of their success.

Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), **Dato’ Kamil Othman** officiated the launch of the Game of Life production.

The launch of the film was officiated by the Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), Dato' Kamil Othman, during an iftar ceremony and press conference held at the Connexion Conference & Events Centre, Bangsar South, today. Also present at the event were the cast members, including Hun Haqeem, Ikmal Amry, Jaa Suzuran, Jiha Sham, and Hafeez Mikail.

Head of Marketing & Business Development of MOONTON Games, **Fikri Rizal Mahruddin** touched on the collaboration between MOONTON and Key Billions Sdn. Bhd. in producing the film.

“I believe that the film Game of Life has great potential to become a successful local film,” said Kamil, touching on the popularity of the mobile video game MLBB, which boasts an average of 5.2 million players worldwide daily. According to him, Game of Life has the potential to leap onto the international stage based on the global player count averaging 85 million people annually from 2021 to 2023, citing the esports page, Esports GG.

Game of Life producer, **Rahila Ali** giving an introduction to the film.

Game of Life will be directed by Syafiq Yusof, the award-winning director known for his previous works such as the Abang Long Fadil trilogy and Polis Evo 3. Produced by Key Billions Sdn Bhd, the first local film themed around esports is estimated to take 12 months to complete and at a cost of approximately RM8 million. Frame Motion Studio will collaborate on special effects, while Skop Productions will handle distribution.

Key Billions Sdn. Bhd. co-founder, **Yumi Wong** welcoming the guests at the start of the event.

According to Syafiq, he believes that this film, inspired by Soloz's life journey, will capture the attention of young gamers and esports enthusiasts. MLBB is one of the most popular mobile video games not only in Malaysia but also globally, with global downloads exceeding 1 billion.

Director Syafiq Yusof (center, speaking with mic) answering questions during the press conference of Game of Life alongside, from far left: **Jiha Sham, Ikmal Amry, Hun Haqeem, Dato’ Kamil Othman, Syafiq Yusof, Hafeez Mikail, Jaa Suzuran** and Fikri Rizal Mahruddin.

The production of the film, Game of Life was made possible after Key Billions signed a copyright agreement with the creators of MLBB, MOONTON Games based in Shanghai, China. According to Esports Charts statistics, MLBB recorded an audience of over 530 million people in 2023, making it the most-watched mobile video game last year.

From left to right: Key Billions Sdn. Bhd. founder, **Eddy Yap**, co-founder **Yumi Wong**, FINAS chairman Dato’ Kamil Othman, producer Rahlia Ali, and **Fikri Rizal Mahruddin** of MOONTON Games.

Game of Life is expected to be screened in cinemas nationwide by mid-January 2025.

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is a mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game that is the most popular worldwide, bringing together diverse communities through cooperation and strategy. With over 1.465 billion installations and 110 million monthly active users, this award-winning game is among the top 10 most played games in over 80 countries. With widespread reach across the Asia Pacific region, this multiplayer game is available in 139 countries with a presence on the international esports stage.

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports

Launched in 2017, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports is a platform for players to achieve their aspirations of becoming esports athletes or to seek opportunities within the international esports ecosystem. MLBB Esports has now expanded into several leagues, including the MPL series in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

About MOONTON Games

Established in 2014, MOONTON Games is a video game publishing company focused on game development, publishing, and esports. With over 1500 employees worldwide, MOONTON operates in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Latin America, Hong Kong, and China. It has successfully launched several high-profile mobile game titles and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in over 30 countries worldwide. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its flagship title, currently leading the mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) genre worldwide.

About Key Billions Sdn Bhd

Key Billions is a dynamic new player in the Malaysian film industry. Established by a team of experienced professionals, Key Billions combines fresh perspectives with shared knowledge and experience in the art and business of filmmaking. Committed to exploring and pushing the boundaries in creating creatively compelling works based on engaging narrative production, Key Billions aspires to become a major force in the entertainment world.

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