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Local telecommunications company and digital services provider Globe Telecom and leading campus eSports and gaming organization AcadArena have renewed their partnership to further support the growth and development of student gamers in the Philippines. As an enabler of a seamless digital lifestyle, Globe is committed to empowering future gaming champions and content creators. Working with AcadArena is one way to achieve its goal of solidifying the country's position among regional and global eSports giants.
The partnership encompasses eSports and education content in AcadArena for students to #OwnTheWorld. Students can develop essential skills needed around the growing eSports industry through various programs, modules, and access to industry professionals. AcadArena also delivers the best collegiate level tournaments across varying skill sets and titles. "Globe is proud to renew our commitment to support AcadArena and its projects. We are one in the belief that the eSports scene starts with the youth. We aim to develop and pioneer more programs, more competitive events, and more engagement for our eSports stakeholders in the collegiate eSports scene," said Globe Games and eSports Head Ralph Aligada.
"Globe has been with us since day one. With their support, the world is kinder to student gamers who are still hit hard by the pandemic," said AcadArena Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer Ariane Lim. To help student gamers and eSports enthusiasts, Globe offers relevant data packages, eSports team sponsorships, expanded grassroots activities, and nationwide leagues support. Recently, Globe joined hands with Blacklist International, the defending Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Champions. This is only the beginning of many collaborations that Globe will launch this year as it continues to be at the forefront of the games and eSports ecosystem in the Philippines.
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ONE eSports Is Official Tournament Organizer For EACC 2022
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ONE esports, a subsidiary of Group ONE Holdings (ONE), has been named by Electronic Arts (EA) as Official Tournament Organizer and Lead Agency for the EA Champions Cup (EACC) 2022, an inter-Asian eSports tournament for EA SPORTS™ FIFA Online 4. There will be two EACCs held in the second and third quarter of 2022, EACC Spring 2022 and EACC Summer 2022, both featuring 12 teams across China, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. EACC Spring will take place from 18-24 April 2022, where teams will compete over a week of intense competition. More information and format on the respective tournaments will be announced in due course.
As part of the agreement, ONE eSports will provide full event execution and live production with players and talent for both EACCs in English, Korean, Mandarin, Thai, and Vietnamese. ONE eSports will also collaborate with EA to produce exciting content and comprehensive coverage of the tournaments for fans. The content will be available in local languages and published on the ONE eSports website, oneesports.gg, and across its social media channels. “We know that a significant portion of ONE eSports fans are passionate about the EA SPORTS™ FIFA franchise. We are excited to execute and bring an action-packed series of tournaments to this passionate and engaged EA SPORTS™ FIFA Online 4 community across Asia, as well as tell and amplify the stories of their eSports heroes,” said ONE eSports Vice President of Business Development Jason Teo.
“ONE eSports has a proven track record for celebrating eSports heroes and enhancing the competitive gaming global experience for players and viewers. We are thrilled to partner with ONE eSports as we enhance the love for football through EA SPORTS™ FIFA Online 4 competitive gaming entertainment,” said EA SPORTS™ FIFA Online Deputy Commissioner Piotr Pilich.
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TNT Goes Pang-Malakasan With Upsized SurfSaya 30
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As more ‘Kabataang Pinoys’ rely on online connectivity for their daily dose of saya, mobile brand TNT has enhanced SurfSaya 30 with more data plus unlimited calls and texts to all networks. Introduced with a new TV ad featuring Darren Espanto, KZ Tandingan, and new TNT Katropas and Popinoy grand champions Yara and Versus, SurfSaya 30 now comes with 1.2 GB of data plus unlimited all-net call and text, valid for three days. With SurfSaya 30, subscribers can now enjoy more data for Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Tiktok and all their other favorite apps.
“TNT has always championed the ‘Kabataang Pinoy,’ who now rely heavily on mobile data to connect with their tropa, achieve more online, and fulfill their dreams. With our enhanced SurfSaya 30, pang-malakasan na ang data so they have more opportunities to be productive – from discovering and learning new things, getting inspired by online personalities, and sharing their skills with the rest of the world,” said Smart Communications Senior Vice President and Consumer Wireless Business Head Jane J. Basas. With SurfSaya 30, it is easier than ever for TNT customers to share updates with their loved ones on Facebook and Messenger, bond with friends over ranked games on Mobile Legends, or jump in on the latest trend on TikTok and Instagram. Subscribers can also make the most of the promo as they catch up with their tropa using Unli Calls and Texts to All Networks anytime and anywhere.
TNT subscribers can conveniently register to SurfSaya 30 via the GigaLife App which is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei Mobile Services. Customers may also avail of SurfSaya by dialing *123# and choosing SurfSaya 30. TNT is powered by Smart, the Philippines' fastest mobile data network based on data reported from Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence.
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Filipino Rapper Flict-G Collaborates With PUBG Mobile In "Bawal Sumuko Dito" Music Video
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PUBG MOBILE drops its biggest collaboration of the year with Sony Music Philippines for “Bawal Sumuko Dito” by Flict-G featuring star rappers Smugglaz, Skant Vee, Hakob, and A$tro in celebration of PUBG MOBILE’s 4th year anniversary. Familiar PUBG MOBILE characters are brought to life in the music video, interspersed with battle royale scenes in-game. The artistic direction also featured vibrant blues, pinks, and yellows hinting at the game’s 4th anniversary celebration.
Flict-G is a Filipino rapper known in hip-hop circles for his nationalistic rap and lyrics of resistance and inspiration. He encourages everyone, especially the youth to become the best version of themselves in the PUBG MOBILE story-inspired music video. Produced by Cursebox and sound effects by Microphone Mechanics, the production connect real-life adversities to in-game competition faced by gamers.
“Naniniwala ako sa kakayahan ng kabataan, at lahat ng Pilipino, na malagpasan ang kahit anong hamon (I believe in the ability of the youth, and of all Filipinos, to surmount any obstacle). Iyan ang mensahe ng pakikipaglaban at pag-asa na gusto ko ihayag (That’s the message of fight and hope that I wish to share.),” said Flict-G. Together with fellow rapper Smugglaz, he broke into the music scene with the hip-hop/rap track hit “Nakakamiss“. The rap masterpiece became 2015’s most downloaded song, recognized by the Philippine Awit Awards. "Bawal Sumuko Dito" is out now on Flict-G's YouTube channel and the official PUBG Mobile Philippines Facebook page.
In the Philippines, PUBG MOBILE marked the milestone with flying colors, starting with the launch of the 1.9 update, the release of the game’s first-ever Tagalog Voice Pack featuring Moymoy Palaboy’s Rodfil, and gearing up to travel the country with the emergence of the anticipated Pop-Up Crates. Limited-edition mountain bikes painted in PUBG MOBILE 4th-anniversary colors are up for grabs.
