Aurora Gaming unveiled their upcoming debut in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League – Philippines by teasing part of their roster. MLBB superstar duo Johnmar “OhMyV33NUS” Villaluna and Danerie “Wise” Rosario, collectively known as “Veewise,” will be part of Aurora’s squad as they enter MPL-PH. Founded in 2022 in Serbia, Aurora Gaming fields teams across multiple titles, including Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2, and Dota 2. Following Minana EVOS’ disbanding, Aurora Gaming scooped up the slot. Both OhMyV33NUS and Wise competed only on two teams sans Aurora: ONIC Philippines and Blac ..read more

Falcons AP.Bren faced Liquid Echo in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup 2024 Semifinals on Friday, July 12. The all-Filipino matchup went the way of Falcons AP.Bren, 3-1, booking their slot in the Grand Final tomorrow. Meanwhile, Liquid Echo’s journey in MSC 2024 ends with this loss. FCAP FlapTzy and Pheww | photo via Esports World Cup In games 1 and 2, FCAP held the reins with Michael “KyleTzy” Sayson and David “FlapTzy” Canon leading the charge as the MVPs. Game 3 almost ended similarly, but Alston “Sanji” Pabico denied Angelo “Pheww” Arcangel’s backdoor attempt. Sanji’s defense of ..read more

“Adobo Gang” Team Secret clashed against Thai team Talon Esports in tonight’s VCT Pacific Stage 2 Knockout Round match. For this series, Talon Esports debuted rookie Papaphat “primmie” Sriprapha instead of Thanachart “Surf” Rungapajaratkul. Talon primmie | photo courtesy of Riot Games Talon Esports built their lead on their map pick, Lotus. Their 7-5 half quickly grew to 10-5 in the second half. Team Secret hit back and attempted a comeback, but Talon denied their hopes and closed out the map 13-11. Where did this kid come from?! Another pistol clutch and 4K from Primmie!#VCTPacific pic.tw ..read more

Ahead of the Riyadh Masters, Blacklist Rivalry presented a unique viewpoint during an exclusive media conference. While other teams prioritize prestige and prize winnings, Blacklist Rivalry emphasizes a different ethos: enjoying the game and giving their utmost effort. Photo Credit: Blacklist International (Instagram) A Refreshing Perspective When asked if the prize pool made them more determined to win the tournament, Team captain Abed “Abed” Yusop articulated the team’s philosophy—while the other teams might eye for the prize pool, Blacklist Rivalry remains focused on enjoying the game, give ..read more

[UPDATED] Legendary Mobile Legends: Bang Bang player Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna and star jungler Danerie James “Wise” Del Rosario have announced through separate social media posts that they have departed from Blacklist International after four years in the organization. ‘Home is the name I built for myself’ “I left Tier One Entertainment and Blacklist International because I know I would settle if I choose to stay,” clarified OhMyV33nus on social media. “When it’s time to go, ma-feel mo naman eh.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Johnmar Villaluna (@ohmy.v33nus) “Each team ..read more

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang teams Team Liquid Echo and Falcons APBren are gearing up for the upcoming MLBB Mid-Season Cup (MSC) 2024 next week. The teams faced the media in a send-off conference ahead of the tournament. MLBB developer MOONTON Games emphasized the Philippine battle cry for this tournament: Pinas Pataas. MOONTON Games esports marketing manager Harry Leonardo echoed this cry: “The supremacy does not just stop at a local level, where talents have been known to go beyond their limits, becoming highly acclaimed international stars.” Team Liquid Echo: Mas gigil kami Recently, ECHO Phil ..read more

Riot Games has revealed its plans for League of Legends (LoL) Esports in 2025. The league will be restructured to mirror that of VALORANT, bringing changes to regions and more international events. LoL Esports in 2025 The LoL competitive model and landscape will look very different in 2025. Multi-regional leagues, new international events, promotions, and relegations will look familiar to fans of VALORANT Esports. The new multi-regional Asia-Pacific league Currently, the Philippines is part of the Pacific Championship Series (PCS) region in the Asia-Pacific. Beginning in 2025, the PCS will bec ..read more

The first-ever Pokeverse Expo, held from May 31 to June 2, 2024, was an incredible success, bringing joy and nostalgia to Pokémon fans around the world. This landmark event united fans of all ages with headliners like Veronica Taylor, the voice of Ash Ketchum, and Jason Paige, the original Pokémon theme song singer. Pokeverse Honored Guests (L-R Myrtyle Sarrosa, Jason Paige, Kirck Allen, Veronica Taylor, Marites Allen & Robi Domingo) The expo offered a variety of activities, including exclusive panels, immersive exhibits, and themed attractions, creating an unforgettable celebration of the ..read more

The new format for the upcoming Gosu Community Series Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Philippines (GCS MLBB PH) Cup this June has been unveiled by esports platform GosuGamers.  GCS MLBB PH Cup June 2024 Format The GCS MLBB PH Cup June 2024 will feature multiple legs: a 5v5 tournament involving 64 teams and two 1v1 tournament brackets, each with 64 players. READ: M5 reps AP.Bren and Blacklist International Fulfilled by S12 Grand Final The 5v5 leg is single-elimination, meaning one loss for any team will spell their exit from the tournament. The winner will take home the bulk of the 41,300 Diamon ..read more

Earlier this month, announcements from esports organizations in the region raised the curtain on three different partnerships. Falcons APBren – Champions in green and yellow Two-time M World Champions AP.Bren was the first to announce their rebrand and partnership with Saudi Arabia-based Team Falcons. “[Mobile Legends: Bang Bang] is the focus [of the partnership] because of the Esports World Cup,” says AP.Bren director Leo Andrew Escutin. “We can discuss other initiatives after EWC.” We are excited to soar to new heights with our new partnership and are thrilled to join forces with @TeamFalc ..read more