MOONTON Games has unveiled a revamped tournament format for the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup (MSC) at 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC). The changes include a third-place match and a new draw system to reflect MOONTON Games' ambition for MLBB to be the global benchmark for esports competitiveness. The updated structure introduces unpredictable matchups that will challenge players to #EncounterTheUnknown (the MSC at EWC 25 tagline), testing the adaptability and resilience of the world's best MLBB teams. MSC at EWC 25 will once again feature a USD 3 million prize pool, setting the stage for high-stakes competition amongst the world's best MLBB teams.
MOONTON Games today announced that Magic Chess: Go Go (MCGG), the international video game company's latest free-to-play multiplayer strategy game, has officially surpassed 30 million downloads worldwide, marking a major milestone for the title less than two weeks after its Global Launch. MCGG was one of the most anticipated mobile titles of the year, having amassed more than 20 million pre-registrations ahead of its Global Launch on 28 May.
Participating in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports tournaments could bring life-changing experiences, given the prestige and prizes that come along with winning. But there is never an easy way to win victoriously. To most of their fans, MLBB professional players are idols who exhibit dominance through their legendary wins and gameplay. But on the backstage, these pro players are much like their fans—vulnerable individuals who suffer a lot from real-life problems outside the Land of Dawn.
Team Spirit has proven themselves a powerhouse in the MLBB Continental Championship (MCC), emerging as champions with a dominant Season 5 victory. The team (formerly known as Deus Vult) has now defended their title for five consecutive seasons following a 4-0 win against Virtus.pro in the Grand Finals. As champions, Team Spirit has secured a spot on the Main Stage of the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC)—which boasts a USD 3 million prize pool. The team will now turn their focus to pursuing a second MLBB world title following their recent triumph at the MLBB Super-Cup Invitational (MSI). Meanwhile, runners-up, Virtus.pro, have qualified for the Wild Card stage.
Team Liquid Philippines (TLPH) emerged victorious in the 15th season of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League (MPL) Philippines. The team outlasted ONIC PH in a nail-biting best-of-seven (BO7) Grand Finals match in front of a sold-out crowd at the Green Sun Hotel, Makati.
The pride of Malaysian esports continues their quest for global dominance. Selangor Red Giants OG Esports (SRG) marched into the Grand Finals of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Malaysia Season 15 yesterday (1 June) after overcoming AERO Esports (AERO) and Homebois (HB) during the first phase of the Playoffs. The defending champions, undefeated this season, are now one step from a historic hat-trick of consecutive MPL Malaysia titles, being the only team with back-to-back domestic titles.