#philippines

Filipino FPS fans, get your triggers ready: Smilegate Entertainment is rolling the barrels back on Crossfire : Legends with a two-week Android-only alpha test that runs June 5-19 and is open exclusively to players in the Philippines. According to the updated listing on the Crossfire Wiki, Smilegate’s new publishing partner Level Infinite (Tencent’s global label) is spearheading the relaunch, and the company has chosen the Philippines as its first soft-launch market to stress-test local servers and gather balance feedback. In a thrilling showcase of mobile esports excellence, Maru Gamerpact Esports has clinched the title of Grassroots Team Champions at the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals, cementing the Philippines’ reputation as a rising powerhouse in the competitive gaming scene. Held over three electrifying days, the tournament featured elite teams from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, with 882 registered teams battling for regional supremacy in one of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s most prestigious grassroots events. As the region eagerly awaits more exciting events and collaborations, Maru Gamerpact Esports’ victory stands as a testament to the passion, perseverance, and potential of grassroots esports teams in the Philippines and beyond. Team Nemesis emphasized that the Philippines is a "goldmine of raw talent" and home to some of the best esports fans in the world, a sentiment echoed by the team’s COO Sebastian Lubczyk. Read more in our articles including "Crossfire Legends Relaunches with PH-Exclusive Alpha on 5 June" and "Maru Gamerpact Clinches MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup, Elevating Philippine Esports".