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    ESGS makes its return, and here's what to expect

    ESGS comeback is real
    Oct 27, 2022
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    THE ELECTRONIC SPORTS and Gaming Summit (ESGS) is only days away from its return to the SMX Convention Center Manila. The jampacked three-day premier gaming convention will be full of surprises, activities, merch, booths, and loot to choose from.

    Various game communities and con goers are expected to attend the much-awaited event and enjoy the different activities that ESGS has prepped, so here’s what to expect.

    Riot Games make its first local con appearance

    Entering the Philippine gaming convention scene, Riot Games pioneered their first appearance here in ESGS 2022 as its platinum exhibitor.

    Aside from the activities and surprises awaiting the audience and game patrons at the Riot Games booth, they will also be hosting the ESGS 2022 Riot Games Cosplay Competition where cosplayers will show off their talents and skills as characters from world of VALORANT and world of Runeterra. Up to P50,000 in prizes is at stake plus special rewards in the form of gaming chairs.

    More exciting activities from sponsors and partners

    ESGS has been showcasing different brands over the years – bringing the latest and current gaming trends entertaining and engaging their fans and patrons. From ASUS, Call of Duty: Mobile, Tier One Entertainment, Nexplay, Hoyoverse, and more, expect this year's ESGS to have your favorite brands strutting their stuff.

    Watch intense competition at the Astra Arena stage

    Any gaming convention won’t be complete without its tournaments and showmatches. Exciting and intense showmatches will bound to happen in the Astra Arena stage as Tier One, Nexplay, Rumble Royale, Tencent and Garena has prepped something for attendees. plus tournaments from Gravity Game Hub and JBL Quantum that are surely watched out for.

    A fighting game comp powered by REV Major

    The ESGS Fighting Game Arena (FGA) returns with REV Major, the country’s biggest fighting game event, as its partner.

    The FGA will be bringing in and featuring tournaments with some of the best fighting game titles such as Tekken 7, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Guilty Gear XRD Ver. 2, and Persona 4A. The FGA will also have a unique twist as it introduces Pinya Wars – a special fighting game event where participants can pick a side and defend their choices if they would prefer pineapples on pizza or no pineapples on pizza. They will battle it out on a game of either Tekken 7, BlazBlue Cros Tag Battle, and Guilty Gear Strive.

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    Watch The International on the big screen

    Presented by Globe at Home and in collaboration with Lupon and GG Truck, Dota 2 fans can attend ESGS while still watching The International 11 Grand Finals. The on-ground watch party means fans can tune in to the best Dota 2 matches from the best teams from all over the world.

    ESGS 2022 Indie Party will showcase the best independent game developers

    There’s no party like an Indie party as Globe and the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) will be housing various independent gaming developers under one roof to showcase their latest games and have con goers try it out first dibs in ESGS. Senshi.Labs, Psychic City Games, Team Good Knight, Ranida Games, as well as developers from known colleges and universities and more will be present at the ESGS 2022 Indie party.

    Guests and gaming personalities will be roaming the grounds

    Event attendees will have a chance to meet and greet their favorite gaming personalities – from hosts, streamers, casters, pro players, talents, content creators, cosplayers and more!

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    Riot Games will be bringing some well-known personalities in the industry such as cosplayers Myrtle Sarrosa, Charess, Aryana and Kitz Cua, the voice behind Neon Vanille Velasquez, plus well-renowned gaming and esports hosts and casters Alyza Taylor, Lykable, Asurai, Vill and Blackenblue.

    Tier One will also trot out MPL Season 10 champions, Blacklist International, who will visit the event along with their AMPLFY creators and s influencers Tryke Gutierrez, Ashley Gosiengfiao, PindaPanda, Rojean, Seyrah, Elie Gaming, as well as a surprise guest.

    Nexplay will also be bringing in some of their influencers and content creators – from Renejay, H2Wo, Micophobia, Toriyama and more.

    Organized by Gariath Concepts, ESGS will make its 2022 comeback on October 28 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Don’t miss out on the fun and get your tickets now via SM Tickets. The event will also be broadcasted at the ESGS FB page.

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