(Last of two parts) So can Filipinos and their teams join The International 12 (TI 12), the “Olympics of Dota 2 e-sports,” in Seattle, Washington, on Oct. 12-29? With a prize pool of at least $19 million (P1.04 billion), The International features teams from China, North and South America, East and West Europe, and Southeast...
Category: E-Sports
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The Pinoy road to the ‘Olympics of Dota e-sports’
(First of two parts) Even before young children or even food delivery riders on a break started playing the hit video game Mobile Legends Bang Bang, internet cafes were already packed with Defense of the Ancients (Dota) enthusiasts showcasing their best over cash bets (pusta) or bragging rights. Visiting players (dayo) continue to travel to...
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Disney through Emoji Blitz
Having a favorite game that defines most of your childhood is something a lot of us can relate to. I was into matching icon games and racing games, which made me an outlier in my high school, where shooting games and MMORPGs were mostly played. That said, my most recent favorite has to be Disney’s...
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Roblox: Fun e-game for kids, but beware of unwelcome users
My 8-year-old cousin “Andres” plays Roblox; I do, too. I’m 14 and I’ve been playing the game for a long time with my friends and still enjoy it, although there are some risks of playing online too much. Andres and I play different genres of video games but we both have fun playing Roblox, proving...
