Two esports teams with Filipino players bowed to their Korean powerhouse opponents on Week 3 of the VCT (Valorant Champions Tour) Pacific: Stage 1 in Seoul last April 7, leaving them little chances of reaching the playoffs. The Manila-based Team Secret is still in search of a breakthrough in Group Omega after falling to Masters...
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VCT Pacific: Filipino squads look for rebound after Week 2 misfires
After suffering twin losses in their previous assignments, Filipino players in Team Secret and Global Esports look to reignite their attempts to secure slots in the playoffs of VCT (Valorant Champions Tour) Pacific: Stage 1 esports tournament being held at Sangam Colosseum in Seoul, South Korea. Global Esports will take on Korean powerhouse DRX, while...
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Why top esports athletes are now millionaires
Make no mistake: The top esports clubs in the Philippines have money on their mind as the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 13 rages on. The ongoing competition will determine which two teams will represent the country in June at the ML:BB Mid-Season Cup (MSC), where the champion will receive the...
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MPL Philippines returns with familiar faces, new changes
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines will make its long-awaited return on March 15 at the Shooting Gallery Studios in Makati City. This year, ML:BB developer Moonton highlights the Philippines’ winning legacy through a new battle cry: “Para sa Tagumpay” (For Victory). The Philippines has won four out of five M-Series titles, the...
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Filipinos hope to win big at The International 12 in Seattle
(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...
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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...