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GIGA Arena hits 1 million users, Smart says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 16 09:13 PM

Smart's competitive gaming portal, GIGA Arena boasts over 1 million users as it launched various amateur tournaments, since it was launched last March, Smart said. Read more »

Valorant: NAOS rules 1st split of PH Challengers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 14 02:44 PM

NAOS Esports are the champions of the 1st split of Valorant Challengers League Philippines this year, after outgunning top-seeded Oasis Gaming, 3-1, Sunday. Read more »

Filipino star Armel joins Team Secret Dota 2 roster

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 11 10:04 PM

In an unprecedented move, European elite esports squad Team Secret announced that joining their ranks is Filipino Dota 2 star Armel "Armel" Tabios. Read more »

Smartphones to take your passions to the next level

Samsung
Posted at Mar 08 02:36 PM

Explore your creativity and capture stunning photos even in low light. Read more »

Abed, Shopify Rebellion end Lima Major run at Top 4

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 05 11:51 AM

Talon Esports was too much to handle for Shopify Rebellion as they beat Abed Yusop and the rest of the team in the lower bracket of Lima Major, 2-1. Read more »

'Old beats new': Rebellion kick out EG in Lima Major

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 04 11:46 AM

Cavite-raised Abed Yusop and his squad Shopify Rebellion prolong their stay in the Lima Major after beating Evil Geniuses, 2-1, in the lower bracket. Read more »

Abed, Shopify Rebellion advance in Lima Major playoffs

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 01 01:13 PM

Abed Yusop and Shopify Rebellion are set to advance in the playoffs of the Lima Major 2023 after beating Team Spirit, 2-1. Read more »

Staying afloat in esports a challenge for teams, orgs

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 01 08:46 AM

Do you have what it takes to build and sustain an esports team? Read more »

'Rest your best!': Pokemon Sleep game coming this year

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 28 12:31 PM

Trailers for the new game 'Pokemon Sleep' suggest it combines a smartphone sleep tracker with gaming. Read more »

Game on: Sony re-enters VR headset fray

Daniel Hoffman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 22 08:11 PM

The devices have periodically generated huge excitement in the geekier fringes of the tech and business spheres. Read more »

Genshin to recast voice actor after sexual harassment allegations

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 16 12:43 PM

The voice behind Genshin Impact character Tighnari will be recasted after its original voice actor, Elliot Gindi, was hit with sexual harassment allegations. Read more »

Valorant: Oasis Gaming keeps Challengers PH slate spotless

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 14 04:15 PM

Oasis Gaming, whose roster will be heading into the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia, remains on top of the Challengers PH standings Read more »

SEA Games: Sibol unveils ML:BB, Valorant rosters

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 13 09:03 PM

Bren captain Kyle "Phewww" Arcangel will have the chance to become the first ML:BB player to take home two gold medals, after notching his first with an all-star national team lineup in 2019. Read more »

PLDT, Smart pushing for safe gaming spaces

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 09 03:52 PM

PLDT and Smart is launching initiatives for gamers as it pushes for safer gaming spaces during Safer Internet Day. Read more »

Nintendo cuts profit forecasts as chip shortage hits Switch sales

Kyoko Hasegawa/ Katie Forster, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 07 08:42 PM

Nintendo cut its full-year profit forecasts on Tuesday, saying the global chip shortage had dampened Switch sales, with analysts warning of waning momentum. Read more »

PH PlayStation 5 retailer announces ‘regular stocks’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 07:31 PM

The PS5 had been hounded by shortages when it was launched internationally in November 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

Sibol coach hopeful after draft combine for ML teams in SEA Games

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 06 06:19 PM

Sibol overall head coach Ralph Andrei Llabres said ML players who qualified for the combine are eager to train and officially join the nat'l roster. Read more »

Valorant: Oasis extends PH Challengers win streak

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 08:39 PM

Oasis, who won the SEA Games qualifiers to Cambodia, are currently on top of the standings with a 3-0 slate. Read more »

Valorant: Oasis, Action PH stay perfect in VCT PH Challengers Split 1

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 03 06:43 PM

Oasis Esports and Action PH nabbed two straight wins in the first split of Valorant Challengers - Philippines this year after toppling their opponents Friday. Read more »

Apex Legends Mobile to shut down starting May

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 02 03:18 PM

This comes months after the game was named iPhone Game of the Year for 2022 by Apple. Read more »