The Philippines used the global stage of ICE Barcelona 2026 to make a clear case for stronger, more decisive regulation as online gaming continues its rapid, borderless expansion. Addressing regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco underscored that the true risk to…
The 2025–26 NBA season feels like a true passing of the torch. Legends who shaped the league in the 2000s and 2010s are slowly stepping out of the spotlight, while a fearless new generation is charging in—confident, skilled, and unafraid of expectations. Fresh off the draft, these rookies aren’t waiting their turn. They’re already reshaping…
Team Liquid PH took another measured step toward the M7 World Championships knockout stage, leaning on composure and late-game clarity to dispatch Team Falcons and move within one victory of advancing in Indonesia. Fresh off an opening-day win against fellow Filipinos Aurora Gaming, the MPL Philippines Season 16 champions showed why they remain one of…
Asian football continues to command the global spotlight in 2025, with players from across the continent delivering elite performances in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. International betting brand 1xBet has identified five standouts whose consistency, influence, and big-game impact have defined the year. At Manchester City, Abdukodir Khusanov has emerged as one…
While 2025 was undoubtedly the year of high-octane monster hunting and epic expeditions, the tail end of the year invites a different kind of energy. As the temperature drops and the holiday lights go up, there is a growing movement toward “digital hygge”—the practice of finding sanctuary in low-stress, high-comfort video games. If your idea…
NEW YORK — A developer of the Call of Duty and Battlefield video game series, Vince Zampella, has been killed in a car accident north of Los Angeles, California. The accident occurred on Sunday, on a highway in the San Gabriel Mountains area. A car with 55-year-old Zampella on board crashed into a concrete barrier…
PlayTime has formally established PlayTime Entertainment as its new group holding company, marking a strategic shift that positions the organization for expansion across a wider spectrum of entertainment and digital lifestyle ventures. The new structure creates a multi-division framework designed to sharpen focus, strengthen governance, and accelerate innovation. As part of this transition, PlayTime’s existing…
The Philippine women’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team steps onto the SEA Games 2025 grand final stage with unfinished business, taking on Malaysia in a title match that represents more than just a gold medal—it is a chance to rewrite the ending from their silver-medal run in Cambodia. After navigating a demanding tournament bracket, the…
A cheating controversy has rocked the Southeast Asian Games’ esports competition after a Thai player was expelled mid-tournament, prompting the withdrawal of her entire team from the event in Bangkok. Tournament organizers confirmed that Thai Arena of Valor player Warasin Naphat was disqualified after investigators found conclusive evidence that she used unauthorized third-party software or…
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco visits the booth of some gaming suppliers at the G2E Asia @ the Philippines exhibition area. PAGCOR is reinforcing its responsible gaming framework as the country’s fast-expanding digital gaming market ushers in new opportunities and risks. Speaking at the G2E Asia @ the Philippines 2025 conference in Pasay…