Esports 2017: The Future of Gaming Events in the Philippines
Gaming in the Philippines has seen a massive increase in popularity ever since the 2000s. With the improved connectivity of the Internet and the increasing popularity of LAN games and MMORPGs, more and more people begun to play games in the country on a daily basis. As a result, numerous gaming events across the country were established to solely promote games and bring its players in one place.
These games also spawned the establishment of competitive gaming – the esports. Every year, the best gamers around the world compete in some of the biggest stages to win millions of dollars. This clearly made gaming as one of the best ways to generate income instead of just a leisurely hobby.
In the Philippines, the country’s best esports teams have won big prizes – thanks to some of the wonderful and memorable moments of skill that helped them take down these established competitions. With their success, let us look at the future of gaming events in the country.
Gaming Events in The Country Today
During the rise in popularity of video games during the late 90s and early 2000s, various groups have established small gaming events with the aim of promoting the industry, while also helping people with similar interests connect with each other. These small events were a solid and humble start in the promotion of video games in the country. Eventually, the events got bigger as the interest vigorously increased.
Today, there are a good number of large gaming events that not only promote the video game industry but also hold out competitions for some of the best gamers in the country. One of the largest gaming events in the country is the Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit, which is held every year. The summit features some of the most popular gaming brands, some of the most famous names in the gaming industry, and some fierce gaming competitions.
Another popular gaming event is the Pinoy Gaming Festival. This event focuses more on esports competitions, which means various tournaments are being held for games like DoTA 2, League of Legends, and CS: GO (Counter Strike: Global Offensive). The event is a great way to show the country’s top gaming talents. At the end of the event, big prizes are given to the successful victors.
One of the biggest gaming events that have happened in the country recently was the Manila Masters. The Manila Masters is the regional leg in the World’s largest DoTA 2 competition. This event features some of the best esports teams around the world competing for a spot on the world stage. Additionally, it has also exhibited the skills and talents of the country’s top gamers, some of which have progressed far in the world tournament of esports games.
The Future of Gaming Events
As esports continue to grow, the gaming events in the country are expected to become bigger spectacles than before. Gamers around the country have also entered the international gaming scene, with some becoming famous names in the industry. Gaming companies in the country have also been thriving – since mobile games are booming successfully due to its accessibility across mobile phones and tablets. As the industry keeps growing and reaching new milestones, we will definitely see a lot more gaming events in the foreseeable future.
Key Takeaway
Esports has become a worldwide spectacle that gathers up a big audience every single year. With the Philippines becoming a major player in various games, expect to see some more of them shine in the grandest stages in the world.
