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[Title] => Filipinos get early boot in Honor of Kings World Cup
[Summary] => 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 stages.
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[Title] => Wild Rift turns six with major gameplay updates, new content
[Summary] => 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, and anniversary events throughout August.
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[Title] => Genshin Impact finally opens gates to Snezhnaya in Version 7.0
[Summary] => 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.
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[Title] => Filipino gamers get boot in MSC semis
[Summary] => 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.
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[Title] => South Korean esports group eyes stronger presence in Philippines
[Summary] => 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 industry.
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[Title] => Ex-teammates xavi8k, kellyS reflect on journey from Valorant hopefuls to VCT Pacific
[Summary] => 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 the same dream.
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[Title] => Tekken star AK juggles Esports World Cup stint, law school, events management
[Summary] => 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.
[DatePublished] => 2026-07-28 17:12:00
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[Title] => Console-level cloud gaming within reach under Smart-Blacknut partnership
[Summary] => Smart Communications Inc. announced that it has partnered with Blacknut, a global leader in B2C and B2B cloud gaming, to make console-level cloud gaming more accessible to Filipinos.
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[Title] => Team Falcons keeps MSC hopes alive with Esports World Cup playoff berth
[Summary] => 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.
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[Title] => Winless Team Liquid fails to defend title, crashes out of Esports World Cup
[Summary] => 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.
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[Title] => Filipinos get early boot in Honor of Kings World Cup
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[Title] => Wild Rift turns six with major gameplay updates, new content
[Summary] => 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, and anniversary events throughout August.
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[Title] => Genshin Impact finally opens gates to Snezhnaya in Version 7.0
[Summary] => 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.
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[Title] => Filipino gamers get boot in MSC semis
[Summary] => 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.
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[Title] => South Korean esports group eyes stronger presence in Philippines
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[Title] => Ex-teammates xavi8k, kellyS reflect on journey from Valorant hopefuls to VCT Pacific
[Summary] => 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 the same dream.
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[Title] => Tekken star AK juggles Esports World Cup stint, law school, events management
[Summary] => 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.
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[Title] => Console-level cloud gaming within reach under Smart-Blacknut partnership
[Summary] => Smart Communications Inc. announced that it has partnered with Blacknut, a global leader in B2C and B2B cloud gaming, to make console-level cloud gaming more accessible to Filipinos.
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[Title] => Team Falcons keeps MSC hopes alive with Esports World Cup playoff berth
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[Title] => Winless Team Liquid fails to defend title, crashes out of Esports World Cup
[Summary] => 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.
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