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Mineski, Globe, Riot Games, OPPO team up for waves of Esports tournaments

Massive partnership for a variety of tourneys

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Let the games begin! In a massive four-way partnership, Mineski, Globe, Riot Games, and OPPO are putting together a series of esports tournaments for VALORANT and League of Legends: Wild Rift in the Philippines for 2021.

Mineski will operate the official national tournaments through the Philippine Pro Gaming League (PPGL). These tournaments will qualify the best teams to represent the country in Southeast Asian tournaments and, hopefully, the world championship.

Mineski holds the official licenses to hold esports tournaments for VALORANT and League of Legends: Wild Rift. Tournaments for both games will be held throughout the year, featuring a format that would allow the best teams in the country to compete against top gamers in Southeast Asia, and possibly, the world.

The tournaments will be done through the Philippine Pro Gaming League, co-presented by Globe.

Point System

For the first time ever for a mobile game, the tournaments will use a point system for Wild Rift. Dubbed the “Wild Rift Points System by Globe,” this innovation will govern the total cash prize that the best performing teams in the national tournament will receive. The total prize pool amounts to PhP 10,000,000 and the points will also determine how a team can further advance into the Philippine Playoffs.

Spectators and gamers alike can look forward to the pre-season Wild Rift Icon series on March 20-21, 2021. The first pre-season tournament in the Philippines for Riot Games’ mobile MOBA promises an exciting series of matches that pits eight professional esports teams against each other, including Globe Telecom’s esports team Liyab.

All updates for registrations and broadcasts will be posted on the official PPGL Facebook page.

Local esports organizations who are interested to apply as a partner in relation to national plans for the Wild Rift SEA Icon Series and VALORANT Challengers Tour can reach out to Mineski at [email protected].

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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales out now

Physical edition available in Southeast Asia

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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is out now for multiple consoles and PC. In addition, a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 is available in Southeast Asia.

Those interested in checking out the game before purchasing can also play the free demo available across all platforms. Saved data from the demo can be carried over to the full game.

There is also a physical Collector’s Edition available, which includes the base game, an original soundtrack, and a desk clock statue featuring Faie.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales lets players explore the World of Philabieldia in Iconic HD-2D Graphics.

The duo of Elliott and Faie traverse a vast world across four ages, teeming with enemy hordes, hidden caves, and ancient ruins.

Elliot can wield seven weapon types, ranging from close-quarters swords to versatile chains and sickles that can reel in enemies.

Each weapon is customisable through Magicite, allowing players to tailor their combat style.

Meanwhile, Faie’s powerful Magic is formidable in and out of battle, whether she’s striking enemies, retrieving hard-to-reach items, or aiding in exploration.

The ultimate goal after all the exploration, character progression, and quests in between is to lift a mysterious curse from Princess Heuria of Huther, saving humanity in the process from beast tribes.

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Gundam Rogue Orbit coming to consoles, PC in 2027

Bold new take on Gundam through fast, cinematic action

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Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced that Gundam Rogue Orbit is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in 2027.

The announcement trailer has also been released, showcasing high-mobility action. The title delivers a bold new take on Gundam through fast, cinematic combat in an all-new universe.

Gundam Rogue Orbit lets players suit up for humanity and become the pilot they were born to be.

RE-X is the protagonist and pilot of Gundam Helix. He boards the Gundam and fights to confront threats.

As players step into the cockpit, they will join a rag-tag crew of unsung soldiers, ready to face a powerful unknown threat.

Meanwhile, Sophia serves as the title’s heroine. She is a mysterious girl who monitors RE-X’s situation.

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K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut lets you become a K-pop group’s manager

K-pop Idol management sim launches July 16th

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PQube and Wisageni Studio have announced that K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut will release on July 16.

The K-pop Idol management sim is launching both physically and digitally on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, as well as digitally on Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).

In addition, a newly updated demo is available right now on Xbox Series X|S and Steam.

The title invites players to recruit and manage their dream K-pop group on their journey to debut — a behind-the-scenes process those well into K-pop culture and fandom are pretty knowledgeable about.

The game lets players get a taste of life as a K-pop Idol manager, navigating the unpredictable challenges of the industry. There’s scouting talent, managing schedules, choosing outfits, planning social media, and organizing the perfect album.

Players can choose from eight unique trainees, from Minji to Ai. The lineup and skillset of your group is in your hands.

As the manager, it is your job to balance stamina, finances, and workload. Moreover, the bonds you build shape every outcome. Decisions influence how each character perceives you, unlocking new encounters, storylines, and endings.

K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut also features exclusive music and special vocal tracks for your group’s debut, produced just for the game. In between, there are mini-games which also contribute to your success as a manager.

As players wait for the game’s release next month, the new demo offers French, German, and Spanish localization, new interactions between trainees, and improved graphics.

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