THE FILIPINO REPRESENTATIVES heading to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the upcoming Esports World Cup for Dota 2 and Tekken 8 are now finalized.
In Dota 2, Blacklist International aka Blacklist Rivalry are all set as the lineup featuring John Anthony "Natsumi" Vargas, Abed "Abed" Yusop, Kim Villafuerte "Gabbi" Santos, Timothy "TIMS" Randrup, and Jaunuel "Jaunuel" Arcilla, prevailed over Talon Esports in a three-game finale.
Game 1 saw Blacklist with a Disruptor and Naga Siren combo that was negated by Talon's timely use of the Phoenix counterattack led by Tri "Jhocam Kuncoro.
It likewise didn't help that Talon secured key pickoffs on Natsumi's Naga Siren which led to their Game 1 victory.
In need of a victory, Blacklist made a statement in Game 2 as they controlled the game with their Disruptor, Grimstroke, and Mars combo.
Combined that with a Shadow Fiend masterclass from Abed and Blacklist took control of the game, punctuated by his 41st minute double Requiem destruction.
Talon had key setups courtesy of Eljohn "Akasi" Andales' Pudge as he would set his sights on Natsumi, but their efforts were laid to waste by an Abed Requiem masterpiece, leading to Blacklist's Game 2 win.
And so came the final game where Blacklist took control of most fights. With Gabbi leading the charge with his Centaur Warrunner and Abed wrecking havoc with his Pangolier, Talon struggled to engage.
It likewise didn't help that Natsumi's Troll Warlord had so much room to engage, forcing Blacklist's Game 3 win and a ticket to Riyadh.
Blacklist alongside Aurora will proceed to the Riyadh Masters, a major Dota 2 tournament part of the Esports World Cup.
AK secures top 8 at DreamHack Dallas
Meanwhile Filipino Tekken 8 player , Alexandre "AK" Laverez reached the Top 8 at the DreamHack Dallas tournament, held in the United States. Given the outcome, AK is already bound for the Esports World Cup
His campaign in DreamHack isn't yet done as he has to grind his way to the lower bracket, hoping he could replicate his Combo Breaker 2024 success.
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