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SPORTS BANTER | Panayam kay Lee Viloria ang Moonton Games PH Esports Business Development & Partnership Lead  For more news, visit:  ►https://www.ptvnews.ph/  Subscribe to our DailyMotion Channel: ►http://www.dailymotion.com/peoples-television-incorporated  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ►http://www.youtube.com/ptvphilippines  Like our Facebook pages: ►PTV: http://facebook.com/PTVph  ►Rise and Shine Pilipinas: https://www.facebook.com/riseandshinepilipinas  Follow us on Twitter:  ►http://twitter.com/PTVph  Follow us on Instagram: ►https://www.instagram.com/ptvph  Watch our livestream on:  ►http://ptvnews.ph/livestream/ ►https://www.dailymotion.com/PTVPhilippines  Watch our News Programs, every Mondays to Fridays  Rise and Shine Pilipinas - 6:00 - 7:00 am | 7:30 - 8:00 am Balitang Pambansa - 7:00 - 7:30 am | 12:00 - 12:30 pm | 6:00 - 6:30pm | 9:30 - 10:00 pm PTV Sports - 8:00 - 9:00 am Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon - 12:30 - 1:00 pm Sentro Balita - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ulat Bayan - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm PTV News Tonight -  10:00 pm - 10:30 pm  Saturday & Sunday: ►Sentro Balita Weekend - 1:30 - 2:00 pm ►Ulat Bayan Weekend - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

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00:00Now with us live in the studio is Ms. Leigh Gloria, the Moonton Games PHE Sports Business Development and Partnership Lead.

00:09Good morning, ma'am!

00:11Good morning!

00:12Let's start!

00:14What is the view of Moonton's on the entry of known international esports brand from Team Liquid and now Team Falcons and Twisted Minds?

00:22Of course, we are very excited to have them in our league.

00:26It only means that our ecosystem in MLBB Esports, especially here in the Philippines, is expanding.

00:32Having those foreign investors and non-Southeast Asian organization invest into Philippine esports is something huge for us to consider.

00:43What do you think about the entry of these international teams? How big is this?

00:49Technically, it will contribute a lot to our viewership.

00:52Of course, the viewers in the Philippines and also in Southeast Asia is already big.

00:57But us tapping the audiences as well from other continents, it's something that we are looking forward to.

01:04And especially, it only means that Philippines as a region is also attracting these kinds of foreign investors.

01:14And meaning, of course, our ecosystem here in the Philippines is expanding.

01:18And speaking of entering, how did the exit of RSG and Blacklist affect the landscape of the Mobile Legends?

01:27Well, of course, the exit of both RSG and Blacklist affected us because they've also built their own fan bases.

01:35They've contributed a lot in terms of our community.

01:38And these two teams are also strong teams to begin with.

01:43Both of them have been champions of MPLs in each respective season.

01:48And they represented the Philippines in international tournaments wherein they've also came home with championship titles.

01:55Like for example, for RSG, they were an MSC, Mobile Legends Southeast Asia Cup champion.

02:01And then for Blacklist, M3, world champion of MLBB.

02:07So, we will really miss them.

02:09But, you know, as a league partner, we can only respect and support their business decision

02:15depending on the direction that they want to pursue.

02:17But how important is that? How important is that for you?

02:20It's important for us because a lot of fans love them.

02:25So, they've built a solid community who comes to our venue, who support them solidly.

02:32So, I think we will feel the adjustment coming to the season.

02:37But of course, we also have new teams to introduce to them that they should also watch out for and support.

02:42Right. Well, you mentioned the new teams coming in.

02:45What do you think? How will the fans, you know, welcome them?

02:48How do you think the HOD Gamers will welcome the new teams that will be joining this season?

02:54Well, of course, any team as long as they show that they're really competitive.

03:00And, you know, if they are teams and players that our community should look up to,

03:07for sure, they will earn the respect of our teams even if they are new teams.

03:12And it's something that everyone in the whole ecosystem is actually excited about.

03:18But what's your opinion about the emergence of the China in MPL Philippines?

03:26Well, technically, China, you know, opening Mobile Legends or actually, you know, an esports team in China is exciting.

03:36It makes, you know, it adds spice.

03:40Because we already know that our game, Mobile Legends, is developed also in China.

03:45And compared to other Southeast Asian countries, we already know that those countries like China, Korea,

03:51their gaming is already in their culture.

03:53So, you know, it will add more challenge.

03:56It will keep us on our toes, especially the Philippine esports team.

03:59Well, you mentioned the challenge, you mentioned the excitement.

04:02But a lot of people, when they're just watching games, especially those who are not familiar with ML,

04:08how exciting and challenging is this tournament and the game itself?

04:12Okay, so for the game itself, of course, if you are a gamer already,

04:18we keep on listening to our community's feedback.

04:21So we can keep on improving our product and whatever we're doing in the league.

04:25And one of the things also that we are also working on and we are trying to expand and develop is

04:32the engagement activity that we are bringing in in our MPL playground.

04:35So when the audience goes to our venue, they don't just get to watch the tournament,

04:41but there are also other engagement touchpoints that we are offering to them.

04:45So it's a full experience when they go to the venue.

04:48You've mentioned earlier that you also play.

04:51You started without playing.

04:53Yes, when I started my career in Moonton, I wasn't really a diehard fan of MLBB.

05:00But of course, you know, as someone who has a role inside the organization,

05:04I have to understand our product and that's where I understood why people are hooked.

05:12Now tell us about your opinion as Mobile Legends is the second most watched esports title last year.

05:22Well, it's something that adds better in our hands.

05:26Especially there are a lot of games that were developed and was released before MLBB.

05:33So, you know, I'm going up to the ranking.

05:35It's a milestone for us.

05:38It's a milestone for us considering that, you know, there are harder games, more challenging games,

05:42that have been with us for a long time.

05:44But we are still able to catch up.

05:45I think also because of the accessibility.

05:47And we keep on improving our products so, you know, it doesn't get bored.

05:53And we also have the Olympic Esports Games.

05:56So what can you say about this? Any thoughts about it?

05:59Well, as of date, the game titles haven't been released or announced yet.

06:06But if ever MLBB makes it to the cut, you know, if ever we make it to the Olympics,

06:11then, you know, it's going to be a huge milestone.

06:14Not just for MLBB, but for the MOBA game genre as a whole.

06:19So we want to represent that genre as well.

06:21For sure.

06:23Without esports in the Olympics, right?

06:26So this is beautiful.

06:28But for you, how big is this for the esports community?

06:32Because we're slowly growing.

06:34And now that we're here, we have the Olympic Esports Games.

06:38So what can you say about it?

06:39Well, it's a huge thing.

06:41Because before, gaming, it used to be just a hobby.

06:48But now that we are, you know, we are offering platform for enthusiasts to take it on a pro level,

06:54you know, it's something that we can take pride of.

06:57Especially, we are also, you know, through these platforms,

07:01we are now part of international competitions and legit sports competitions.

07:07So, yes, the stigma that gaming is just a bad influence on kids is also coming down.

07:14Because, you know, esports is a real sport.

07:17It's also a competitive sport.

07:18And, you know, if you only get to know the stories of the players,

07:22we already have a lot of success stories that we can highlight.

07:26And a lot of it has been life-changing for their families as well.

07:29Well, that's a really good idea.

07:30And I hope that you will have a platform to share those success stories.

07:35You can always come to us and call us for that.

07:39But you already mentioned everything that the Pinoy gamers can look out for now.

07:45What can they expect for this upcoming season?

07:49Of course, this upcoming season is going to be very exciting.

07:53We just revealed our roster for MPL PH Season 15.

07:59It's something that a lot of fans and the community is already, you know, waiting for.

08:04So, we have a lot of activities also.

08:07Engagement and collaborations as well with brand partners that are coming in for this upcoming season.

08:15So, do watch out for that.

08:16All right.

08:17Any other message and invites?

08:20Yes.

08:21MPL Philippine Season 15 is going to be starting on February 28.

08:26So, we will be releasing our tickets very, very soon.

08:29So, just keep yourselves posted.

08:32Tune in to the MPL page as well on Facebook and Instagram.

08:37Thank you so much for joining us this morning, Ms. Nia Veloria.

08:40And good luck to your upcoming tournaments.

08:44You should go.

08:45Of course.

08:46I need to witness that live.

08:49I know.

08:50Aww.

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