'Pinas lulusot sa MLBB kung may Esports sa Olympics

ni GA @Sports | December 5, 2023

Lumaki ang posibilidad na makapasok sa Summer Olympic Games ang Esports matapos na paboran ni International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach na makapagbuo ng Esports Games sa prestihiyosong sports event, matapos ang matagumpay na pagdaraos nito sa Southeast Asian Games at Asian Games.

Hindi maipagkakaila ang pag-angat ng mga Filipino online gamers sa pandaigdigang kumpetisyon kabilang ang paboritong Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, kung saan kasalukuyang ginaganap sa Pilipinas ang M5 World Championships sa EVM Convention Center sa Quezon City.

Ayon kay Bach, inatasan na nito ang IOC Esports Commission na pag-aralan ang pagsasagawa ng Olympic Esports Games kasunod umano ng mas lalo pang lumalaking popularidad ng Esports sa buong mundo, na inaasahang aabot sa tatlong bilyon ang maaaring lumahok mula sa iba’t ibang bansa. “What is even more relevant to us, a majority of them are under the age of 34,” pahayag ni Bach.

Wala pang inilalabas na tugon at kumento rito ang International Esports Federation, ang opisyal na samahang pandaigdigan ng Esports, patungkol sa inilabas na pahayag ni Bach, na isang dating Olympic Fencing medalist.

Naging maganda naman ang simula ng Pilipinas mula sa M2 champion na AP Bren ng talunin ang Burmese Ghouls ng Myanmar sa iskor na 2-0 na binubuo nina Angelo Kyle "Pheww" Arcangel, Marco "Super Marco" Requitano, Michael "KyleTzy" Sayson, Rowgien "Owgwen" Unigo, David “Flap Tzy” Canon, Vincent “Pandora” Unigo sa pagmamando ni Francis “Ducky” Glindro, gayundin ang M3 champions na Blacklist International na ipinahinga ang top-two players na sina Johnmar “OhMyv33nus” Villaluna at Danerie “Wise” Rosario, ngunit ipaparada nina Stephen “Sensui” Castillo, Edward “Edward” Dapadap, Salic “Hadji” Imam, Kiel “Oheb” Soriano, Renejay “Renejay” Barcase, Lee “Owl” Gonzales, Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo na kino-coach ni Ariel “Master the Basics” Jiandani.

Feel the Cyber Thrill this August! SM Supermalls hosts the biggest gaming activation nationwide

by Info @Brand Zone | August 9, 2023

SM Supermalls hosts the biggest gaming activation in 60 malls nationwide.

Looking for the best deals on everything tech? Ready to play at the largest nationwide sports area? Now is the best time to visit SM Supermalls and unleash the gamer within as it celebrates the latest tech innovations and gadget trends, with exclusive deals and promos this Cyber Month!

From August 1 to 31, a celebration of e-sports and all things tech that make our lives easier and more convenient will take place at SM Supermalls. Essential gadgets, thrilling activities, and new discoveries are waiting to be made will welcome every individual with various needs.

Get ready as SM transforms its malls into a larger-than-life e-sports arena. Gamers and e-sports fans are in for a treat at the CyberMonth celebration, at over 60 malls nationwide, as community tournaments and an immersive gaming environment take center stage. Tag along with your friends and watch some intense and epic battles as players try to outplay each other at the community matches.

Gaming that never goes out of style. If you are a gamer who loves your classic video games, the Retroverse is for you. Select malls every Saturday will be setting up Retro Gaming Stations featuring classic consoles and games from the past. Relive the magic of iconic titles like Super Mario Bros., Pac-Man, Tetris, and Sonic the Hedgehog.

Venture into different worlds with AweSM Kids. Kids and kids at heart can have some fun at the Kids Zone–-an interactive area featuring popular games like SM Kids Roblox and Minecraft every weekend for the whole month of August.

The GeekCon is on! SM celebrates all things geek this Cyber Month including a Cosplay Competition. Every Sunday, bring your favorite anime, manga, games, TV, series, and comic book characters to life through elaborate costumes and performances that will wow the crowd. The GeekCon will also feature activities that geeks will love such as collectible toy displays, visual arts masterclasses, meet-and-greets with popular streamers, and Collectible Card Game Tournament.

Techtopia for all your tech needs. SM malls nationwide will have multiple activity areas bringing together a wide range of gadgets, interactive installations, and displays at Techtopia. Get your hands on the newest and trendiest gadgets, devices, and even smart home appliances at SM. Plus, at the Techtopia zone, you can check, test, and ensure the product’s quality before making that big purchase.

Discover the hottest tech deals. Gear up and get your baskets ready for SM Supermalls’ month-long nationwide tech and gadget sale. Whether you shop at your favorite SM mall or scroll through your go-to SM Online and SM Deals apps, there are a lot of great gadget deals all for you. Avail of these special promos, special offerings, and bundles on select items with up to 50% off in participating stores this August.

Mark your calendars! August is geek-out month with these fun-filled activities and deals in store for you this Cyber Month at an SM mall near you. Game on and shop #TechAssured gadgets and get exciting deals when you #CheckCyberzone.

For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com/cyberzone or follow @SMSupermalls and @smcyberzone on social media.

The 2023 Cyber Month Launch at SM North EDSA

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Esports, dagdag na demo games sa Palarong Pambansa

ni MC @Sports | July 25, 2023

Idinagdag ang Esports sa listahan ng events na lalaruin sa 2023 Palarong Pambansa sa Marikina sa Hulyo 29. Tanging isang titulo, Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) ang itatampok sa inaugural Palaro esports tournament.

Ang mismong alkalde ng Marikina ang nagsagawa ng anunsiyo sa national meet's press launch sa Marikina Sports Center noong nakaraang Biyernes. Ang Esports ay magsisilbing demonstration sport.

"We chose the most accessible game for the Palaro. Most of the Filipinos right now use their mobile phones to actually play the game, so Mobile Legends muna ang ni-recommend namin sa board (so it is the first game we recommended to the board)," ayon kay Marlon Marcelo, ang executive director ng Philippine Esports Organization (PESO).

Ang PESO ang babalikat para tulungan ang Marikina City government, ang Department of Education, at ang Philippine Sports Commission sa pag-organisa ng Palaro MLBB event.

Idinagdag pa ni Marcelo na ang ibang esports titles, tulad ng Defense of the Ancients (DOTA) 2 at Valorant ay idadagdag sa event oras na ang esports ay maging opisyal nang bahagi ng Palaro, maaring sa susunod na torneo sa isang taon.

Nagbi-bid na ang Cebu City, Antique, at Negros Occidental para makuha ang hosting rights ng 2024 Palaro habang kinokonsidera ang kakayahan ng kanilang ekonomiya.

Ang capital city ng Cebu at Negros Occidental - ang Bacolod ay maaring magpagamit ng mas malaking venues ng esports event at marami pang titulo ang lalaruin.

Sa ngayon, ayon kay Marcelo, ang layunin ay mapagtagumpayan ang pagdaraos ng 2023 Palaro MLBB event. "Since this is a demo sport, we would want to make sure that everything is smooth as possible on the first try. Mas madali kasing i-organize yung MLBB, to be honest, just because Valorant and DOTA 2 require PCs (personal computers) and a very stable Internet connection, so it's really one of the optics na kailangang ayusin (that we have to fix)," aniya.