The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has just put its proverbial hat into the e-gaming ring by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Esports World Federation (ESWF), an international umbrella body of electronic and digital sports organizations and members of the gaming community.
Global esports media platform ONE Esports has announced its partnership with Japanese video game publisher Phoenixx to elevate the profile of the award-winning game NeverAwake.
Twenty-six teams from across the Asia Pacific region will compete in Dota 2 and Valorant for the coveted Predator Shield and their share of the $200,000 prize pool.
The company said "Rise of Elves" has gained traction in various markets, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore, amassing a player base exceeding 66,000.
The company said the game takes players to Ryme City, where humans and Pokémon live side by side and the city’s famous detective duo, Tim and Pikachu, taking on all sorts of cases.
After three weeks of fierce competition and a display of exceptional gaming skills, Cauilan secured a place in the Smart Omega team's MLBB roster and cemented his status as 'The Greatest Gamer' in the country.