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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...
Team Secret stuns KRX for first VCT Pacific Stage 2 win
by Michelle Lojo - July 20, 2026 - 1:52pm
Team Secret concluded the opening week of the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Stage 2 on a high note after completing a stunning 2-0 upset of South Korean squad KRX.
Navi Philippines settles for silver in MWI 2026
by Michelle Lojo - July 19, 2026 - 11:44am
Navi Philippines fell short in its bid to reclaim the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Women's Invitational (MWI) title after falling to Indonesia's Team Vitality in the grand finals of the tournament at...
Filipino Valorant pros suffer early Esports World Cup exit
by Michelle Lojo - July 6, 2026 - 9:40am
Filipino Valorant standouts Adrian Jiggs “invy” Reyes, Patrick “PatMen” Mendoza and Xavier “xavi8k” Juan saw their Esports World Cup 2026 campaigns come to an abrupt end after...
eGilas captures first eFIBA World Finals title
by Michelle Lojo - July 5, 2026 - 9:21am
After consecutive fourth-place finishes in the previous two editions of the eFIBA World Finals, eGilas Pilipinas finally broke through, sweeping Turkiye in the grand finals to bag its first world championship in...
Game developers call for education, parental involvement over video game bans
by Michelle Lojo - June 29, 2026 - 8:54am
The Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) has urged policymakers to focus on education, digital literacy and parental involvement rather than banning video games following the deadly Tacloban school...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Southeast Asia Cup heads to Manila
by Michelle Lojo - June 29, 2026 - 8:44am
Sega is bringing its first major Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds esports tournament to Southeast Asia, with top competitors from across the region set to battle for a spot in a live grand finals event in Manila later this...
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