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New pathway to M8 gives grassroots Mobile Legends teams chance to make global stage
by Michelle Lojo - August 22, 2026 - 1:27pm
For years, the dream for most aspiring Mobile Legends: Bang Bang players was simple: make it to the MPL Philippines, secure a spot with a franchise team, and hopefully earn a chance to compete internationally. ...
Riot Games to end active development of fighting game 2XKO this year
by Michelle Lojo - August 22, 2026 - 9:51am
Riot Games has announced that active development for its tag-team fighting game 2XKO will conclude at the end of 2026, marking an unexpected end for a project that spent years in development and represented the studio's...
Team Secret crashes out of VCT Pacific Stage 2
by Michelle Lojo - August 20, 2026 - 5:15pm
It was another early exit for Team Secret as it fell to Japan's Onside Gaming, 0-2, in the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Play-ins.
Blacklist International withdraws from PKL Fall 2026
by Michelle Lojo - August 19, 2026 - 1:08pm
Blacklist International has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Philippine Kings League (PKL) Fall 2026 season, ending the organization's run in the country's premier Honor of Kings competition.
Esports Nations Cup rescheduled to 2027
by Michelle Lojo - August 18, 2026 - 7:51pm
The Philippines' buildup for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) will have to wait a little longer after the Esports Foundation (EF) announced that the nation-based global tournament has been postponed from...
Familiar faces return in MPL PH Season 18
by Michelle Lojo - August 17, 2026 - 3:57pm
Familiar names will be making their comeback to the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines when Season 18 opens on Friday, August 21, at the Victoria Sports Tower in Quezon City.
Filipino Mobile Legends star calls it quits after decorated career
by Michelle Lojo - August 12, 2026 - 6:06am
Edward "Edward" Dapadap announced his retirement from professional MLBB esports through a farewell video released by Aurora Gaming PH.
Paper Rex, Global Esports enter VCT Pacific playoffs; Team Secret headed to play-ins
by Michelle Lojo - August 11, 2026 - 9:42am
Filipino Valorant talent will continue to be represented in the VCT Pacific Stage 2 playoffs, with Paper Rex and Global Esports securing direct playoff qualification in the final week of the group stage.
Ugreen's Honkai: Star Rail collaborations reflect the growing influence of gaming fandoms in Southeast Asia
by Michelle Lojo - August 10, 2026 - 10:30am
The collaboration is authentic to the source material while also serves a meaningful purpose in their everyday lives.
Filipinos get early boot in Honor of Kings World Cup
by Michelle Lojo - August 5, 2026 - 11:57am
The Philippines' bid for international glory in the Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC) 2026 came to an early end after Blacklist International, Boom Esports and Titan Esports Club were all eliminated in the group...
Wild Rift turns six with major gameplay updates, new content
by Michelle Lojo - August 4, 2026 - 3:00pm
Riot Games is celebrating the sixth anniversary of League of Legends: Wild Rift with one of the game's biggest update cycles yet, introducing gameplay overhauls, new champions, returning fan-favorite content,...
Genshin Impact finally opens gates to Snezhnaya in Version 7.0
by Michelle Lojo - August 1, 2026 - 11:22am
Nearly six years after players first began their journey across Teyvat, Genshin Impact is finally taking Travelers to Snezhnaya, the long-awaited seventh nation of the game's world.
Filipino gamers get boot in MSC semis
by Michelle Lojo - August 1, 2026 - 10:39am
Filipino Mobile Legends stars fell just short of reaching the grand finals of the MLBB Mid-Season Cup (MSC) 2026 after Team Falcons PH and ONIC Indonesia bowed out in the semifinals in Paris.
adidas to outfit national teams at inaugural Esports Nations Cup
by Michelle Lojo - July 30, 2026 - 10:11pm
Global sportswear brand adidas has signed a partnership with the Esports Foundation (EF) to become the official kit partner of the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), which will debut on November 2 in Riyadh,...
South Korean esports group eyes stronger presence in Philippines
by Michelle Lojo - July 29, 2026 - 3:53pm
South Korean esports powerhouse T1 is looking to strengthen its presence in the Philippines, identifying the country as one of its priority markets in Southeast Asia amid the continued growth of the local gaming...
Ex-teammates xavi8k, kellyS reflect on journey from Valorant hopefuls to VCT Pacific
by Michelle Lojo - July 29, 2026 - 1:38pm
Before they were competing on opposite sides of the VCT Pacific stage, Global Esports' Xavier "xavi8k" Juan and Team Secret's Kelly "kellyS" Sedillo were simply two Filipino players chasing...
Tekken star AK juggles Esports World Cup stint, law school, events management
by Michelle Lojo - July 28, 2026 - 5:12pm
For most esports athletes, qualifying for the Esports World Cup would already be a full-time pursuit. For Alexandre “AK” Laverez, it is only one of several hats he wears.
Team Falcons keeps MSC hopes alive with Esports World Cup playoff berth
by Michelle Lojo - July 27, 2026 - 10:25am
Team Falcons PH kept the Philippines' championship hopes afloat in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup (MSC) after overcoming a challenging group stage run to qualify for the playoffs in Paris.
Winless Team Liquid fails to defend title, crashes out of Esports World Cup
by Michelle Lojo - July 26, 2026 - 8:01am
Defending champion Team Liquid Philippines saw its title defense come to a stunning early end after bowing out of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup (MSC) at the Esports World Cup 2026.
PGDX 2026 partners with Steam for official Curator Sale
by Michelle Lojo - July 23, 2026 - 10:12am
The Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) has announced a partnership with Steam for the launch of the PGDX 2026 Steam Curator Sale, a new initiative aimed at giving participating developers greater visibility on the global...
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