The YGG Play Summit’s US$100,000 YGG Parallel Showdown wrapped up in electrifying fashion on November 21, 2025, as German star Torben “Viper” Wahl blitzed through the bracket to claim the championship and the US$20,000 top prize. Sixteen elite competitors from across the globe battled for two days in Manila in what has become one of…
Top Filipino iGaming creators are joining forces in a major push for responsible gaming just as authorities crack down on influencers promoting unlicensed or scam iGaming sites. Leading the movement is Philippine esports pioneer Julius “Banoobs” Mariano, who on November 13 unveiled YGS Live (Your Game Simulator Live) — a next-generation platform built to elevate…
Ubisoft’s newest digital trading card game, Might & Magic: Fates, made its electrifying tournament debut at the YGG Play Summit — and YGG Esports’ own Tyler delivered a commanding performance to claim the title. The invitational showdown lit up the Summit’s Arena stage, featuring eight top contenders and culminating in a thrilling finale between Tyler…
The YGG Play Summit’s Town Hall wrapped up at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier, drawing developers, creators, investors, and players into a high-energy conversation about what many believe is Web3 gaming’s most pivotal moment yet. Instead of chasing hype cycles, the discussions zeroed in on something far more grounded: Web3 gaming quietly —…
Aurora Philippines celebrates after winning its 14th straight match in MPL Philippines Season 16, which set a new league record. Aurora PH is once again assured of a podium finish in only its third season in the premier esports league. (Photo courtesy of MPL Philippines) Aurora Philippines cemented its place in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional…
The YGG Play Summit is set to host one of Asia’s most exciting trading card game (TCG) events of the year — the Vibes Asian Championship, happening on November 21–22 in Manila. Featuring a $20,000 (approximately P1.1 million) prize pool, the championship will bring together elite competitors and rising stars from across the region in…
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated esports tournaments in the country as Predator League officially kicks off its 2026 Philippine Qualifiers. With a massive P1.2 million prize pool and the coveted Predator Shield on the line, Filipino gamers are ready to battle it out in Dota 2, VALORANT, and for the…
Yield Guild Games (YGG) has confirmed the return of the world’s largest player-focused Web3 gaming event, the YGG Play Summit, happening on November 18–22, 2025, at SMX Aura in Bonifacio Global City, Metro Manila. For one week, Manila will transform into the City of Play—a vibrant, cyberpunk-inspired arcade metropolis that celebrates the limitless future of…
In a striking fusion of activism and gaming, Filipino youth and netizens turned to the digital platform Roblox on September 21 to stage a unique protest against government corruption. While thousands braved the streets of Manila for mass demonstrations, another crowd gathered—this time through avatars—inside a virtual simulation of Rizal Park. The protest unfolded in…
The stage is set in Texas as the best League of Legends teams from across the Americas converge for the inaugural LTA 2025 Regional Finals. After months of grueling competition under the newly unified League of Legends Championship of the Americas (LTA), this is where it all comes to a head. What’s at stake? Not…