It was a fun yet competitive weekend for gaming as the NBA 2K19 Asia Tournament – Philippine Qualifier Finals rocked the Cyberzone Activity Area, The Annex, SM City North EDSA. The event brought together 8 qualified players who have won from the different qualifying tournaments for the chance to become the Philippine representatives for the NBA 2K19 Asia Tournament finals. We had our Correspondent Kazumi cover the event.
An 8 Man-Round Robin leading towards a Single Elimination Bracket for the Top 4 defined the tournament, and coming out on top after an entire day of furious action was Philippe “PBE_Philippe” Herrero IV, who won PHP 50,000 and an Asia Tournament Finals slot. 2nd Place went to Rial “PBE_Rial” Polo Jr., who won PHP 25,000 and an Asia Tournament Finals slot. Other winners were:
- 3rd-4th Place : Clark “PBE_Clark” Banzon
- 3rd-4th Place : David John “PBE_Trey” Timajo
- 5th-8th Place : Nite “PBE_Alpha” Alparas
- 5th-8th Place : Karlo “ARK KarloRosales” Rosales
- 5th-8th Place : Joshua “XGhostX01208” Ong
- 5th-8th Place : Alexter “ARK LexArriola” Arriola
PBE_Rial was the NBA 2K16 Asia Tournament Champion and is the first champion to come from the Philippines. Despite being the defending champion by winning the NBA 2K18 Asia Tournament title, PBE_
The NBA 2K19 Quick Game Tournament had an Single Elimination format, with the winners being: Winners and Prize Distribution
- 1st Place : Coco.Jason, PHP 20,000
- 2nd Place : Lester, PHP 10,000
- 3rd Place : J.Allen, PHP 5,000
- 4th Place : Babylu11
- 5th-8th Place : Jomjom
- 5th-8th Place : Gilbert
- 5th-8th Place : Dope
- 5th-8th Place : SNE.Whammy
The event also featured a Mini Quiz Bee with prizes including NBA and NBA 2K themed items. All in all it was a fun and exciting day for gaming and we look forward to March 2019 for the NBA 2K19 Asia Tournament Finals which will also be held here in Manila.
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