Professional Esports Team VARREL Forms Sponsorship Agreement with ASUS Gaming Brand "Republic of Gamers"

Professional esports team "VARREL," operated by CELLORB Inc. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Hitoshi Sakuma), which handles esports business, is pleased to announce that it has formed a sponsorship agreement focusing on gaming monitors and gaming devices with "Republic of Gamers" (hereinafter "ROG"), ASUS's gaming brand developed by ASUS JAPAN Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). Through this agreement, VARREL will receive support for high-performance gaming devices and gaming monitors from ASUS's gaming brand ROG, creating an environment where players can perform at their best in competitions on the world stage, as well as in streams and events. We are very pleased to have concluded a sponsorship with VARREL, a leading esports team representing Japan. This sponsorship was realized by the resonance between ROG's slogan, "For Those Who Dare — To the unsatisfied, greedy challengers —," and VARREL's attitude of representing Japan and continuously challenging the world on the front lines. We sincerely look forward to contributing to victory as the "strongest weapon" for all players by providing ROG gaming monitors and devices, which are supported in the world's top scenes. We hope that through this challenge, which we undertake together, we can help create new excitement in the Japanese gaming scene. On behalf of the team, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to ASUS's gaming brand "ROG," which has received tremendous support from gamers worldwide, for their support. To win in harsh competitive scenes, the ultimate devices that can bring out 100% of a player's skills are indispensable. The partnership with ROG, which continues uncompromising product development, will be a significant driving force for VARREL as we aim for the world. Taking this sponsorship agreement as an opportunity, we will achieve results in competitions and meet expectations, and together with ROG, we will contribute to the creation of new value in esports. ■ About ROG Republic of Gamers (ROG), ASUS's gaming brand, has a wide range of products, including PCs, headsets, monitors, earphones, and all gaming solutions. ROG was named with the idea of "creating a republic of gamers, where people who love games gather to create a fun country," as its name suggests. ROG's pursuit of innovative technology and its philosophy of "Start with People: product development centered on people" are recognized in various fields. ROG Official Website: https://rog.asus.com/jp ROG JAPAN Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ASUSROGJP ■ About ASUS ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world's most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions, delivering amazing experiences that enrich the lives of people worldwide. ASUS has a team of 5,000 R&D experts, wins over 11 awards daily in quality, innovation, and design, and has been named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies." ASUS Official Website: https://www.asus.com/jp ASUS JAPAN Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ASUSJapan ■ About ASUS JAPAN Inc. ASUS JAPAN Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) is the Japanese subsidiary of ASUSTeK Computer Inc., which sells digital devices such as personal computers and smartphones, as well as high-performance parts for personal computers such as motherboards and video cards, and PC peripherals such as monitors, for the Japanese market. Headquarters Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative Director and President: Alvin Chen Business Content: Retail Official Website: https://rog.asus.com/jp ■ About VARREL VARREL is a professional esports team operated by CELLORB Inc. It boasts many top players, including world champions, and continues to fight to become the world's best. Advocating "ALL VARREL," where all who support VARREL, including the team, fans, and sponsors, unite, it aims to connect people and cultures through gaming and spread its enjoyment and appeal.