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Philippine Esports pioneer Julius “Banoobs” Mariano today announced the launch of  YGS Live   (Your Game Simulator Live), a next-generation livestream platform built to empower iGaming streamers, creators, and fans through responsible entertainment with PAGCOR-license games. Alongside its debut, YGS Live introduces Battle of the Streamers, a major international iGaming competition featuring an 11-million-peso prize pool that will run every Saturday starting November 15 and culminate in a grand battle event in January 2026 at City of Dreams, Manila. A veteran of the Philippine esports community, Banoobs has spent over a decade shaping the industry from the ground up. From his early work with Mineski Events Team in 2007, to his leadership as Twitch Country Manager for the Philippines, and senior roles with Ampverse (Minana) and Blacklist International, Banoobs has continuously championed Filipino talent and esports innovation both locally and globally. “YGS Live is built for cre...

The   16th Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA)  lit up the   Taipei Music Center  on November 1, 2025, gathering over 30 artists from Taiwan, Korea, and Thailand in a vibrant celebration of Asian creativity across 22 distinguished categories. Hsien Ching  ( 陳嫺靜 ) emerged as the biggest winner, taking  Best New Artist ,  Best Alternative Pop Album , and  Best Hip-hop Song  on the strength of her genre-bending dual albums. The  Best Band  award went to  Robot Swing , whose funk and R&B-driven sou nd explores the relationship between humans and machines. Rising rapper someshiit  山姆  took home  Best Hip-hop Album , solidifying his position as one of Taiwan’s most promising new voices.   Blending tradition and experimentation,  Lilium ( 百合花 ) received double honors with  Best Album  for “ Everything Will Go Wonderfully ” and the  Jury Award , reflecting the ceremony’s curatorial vision: “To b...