John Dave Rossel

India, Philippines

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The Story of EVOS Esports TH: Unwavering Grit and Commitment

Mar 28, 2025 | afkgaming.com | John Dave Rossel

The current reigning champions of the Wild Rift SEA Icon Series 2021: Summer Super Cup, EVOS Esports TH, continues to defend its throne in the SEA Championship 2021. EVOS Esports TH's journey was pretty rough but with its unrelenting will to pursue its goal and the help of fans, EVOS continues to roar as one of the best Wild Rift teams in SEA. EVOS Esports TH marches forward and hopes to compete against the best Wild Rift teams around the world.
Analyzing Wild Rift Esports' Performance in SEA vs MLBB

Mar 28, 2025 | afkgaming.com | John Dave Rossel

Since the open beta release of League of Legends: Wild Rift in Southeast Asia (SEA) back in October 2020, its esports scene has been steadily growing in viewership. The Wild Rift SEA Pentaboom Showdown, a celebrity showmatch where SEA influencers and streamers compete against each other, garnered the most attention with over 38k peak viewership.
The Story of Team Secret: The Unfaltering Filipino Wild Rift Lineup

Mar 28, 2025 | afkgaming.com | John Dave Rossel

Team Secret is a team from the Philippines whose players have never even met each other in real life until the Wild Rift Horizon Cup but have impressive team chemistry that can compete with the best of the best. Team Secret’s journey to the Wild Rift esports scene was filled with ups and downs but with its unorthodox playstyle and strategies, the team stands firm as one of the best Wild Rift teams in SEA.
Co-Op Gaming: A Return to Connection in a Competitive World

Nov 9, 2024 | afkgaming.com | John Dave Rossel

Why Co-Op gaming’s resurgence could be here to stayUpdated On: 10 Nov 2024, 10:54 AM Co-Op Gaming: A Return to Connection in a Competitive WorldCover-Credits: Remember the days when local co-op games like Contra, Double Dragon, and Metal Slug brought friends together, controllers in hand, tackling levels side by side? Co-op gaming, once the gold standard of multiplayer, has transformed through titles like Stardew Valley and Left 4 Dead, capturing the same camaraderie in a digital age.
Are MMORPGs Dying? Or Evolving?

Oct 31, 2024 | afkgaming.com | John Dave Rossel

A thing of beauty, I know, will never fade awayUpdated On: 31 Oct 2024, 01:26 PM Are MMORPGs Dying? Or Evolving? Cover-Credits: Imagine a Friday night in the early 2000s. Homework done, dinner over, dishes cleaned. Just as I settle in, my flip phone buzzes. It's my uncle—who, incidentally, doubles as my Guild Leader in an obscure online game called Conquer Online. "We need a healer.
How Alien: Isolation Redefined Survival Horror Through Innovative AI Technology

Oct 27, 2024 | afkgaming.com | John Dave Rossel

Updated On: 27 Oct 2024, 01:12 PM How Alien: Isolation Redefined Survival Horror Through Innovative AI TechnologyCover-Credits: The Alien franchise has built an enduring legacy in science fiction, positioning itself as a cinematic pillar of terror. Since Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic, the xenomorph has represented relentless horror, with the film’s claustrophobic suspense and groundbreaking effects redefining sci-fi horror standards.
'Ready Or Not' and the Ethics of Realism

Oct 5, 2024 | afkgaming.com | John Dave Rossel

Is there a line video games shouldn’t cross? Updated On: 05 Oct 2024, 01:12 PM 'Ready Or Not' and the Ethics of RealismCover-Credits: Void Interactive’s Ready Or Not is no ordinary first-person shooter. It stands out as a stark, unvarnished portrayal of law enforcement, casting players as SWAT officers responding to some of the most intense and gut-wrenching situations society has to offer.
Why Do Video Games Keep Adding Fishing Minigames?

Sep 25, 2024 | afkgaming.com | John Dave Rossel

Popular rogue-like Hades built its identity around pushing players to their limits. You scour the depths of the underworld, clearing one room to another mowing down enemies as you adjust your playstyle based on what the game throws at you. But in its sequel, just when you’re in the heat of the moment, ready to take on the next room full of underworld denizens, you hear a “ding” sound as you enter. It’s a fishing spot, and before you know it, you’ve fallen for it—hook, line, and sinker.
Is Spotify Ruining the Music Industry?

Sep 18, 2024 | afkgaming.com | John Dave Rossel

From Battling Piracy to AI-Generated Tracks: How Spotify is transforming music creation and consumptionUpdated On: 19 Sep 2024, 07:49 AM Is Spotify Ruining the Music Industry? Cover-Credits: The music industry’s battle against piracy has been a long and storied one. In the early 2000s, Apple’s iTunes broke ground as the first digital platform to sell albums legally, but the real disruptor was Napster.
Does Netflix Have an Identity Crisis?

Sep 4, 2024 | afkgaming.com | John Dave Rossel

Netflix confronts changing viewer expectations and intensifying competition with a twisted approachUpdated On: 04 Sep 2024, 04:44 PM Does Netflix Have an Identity Crisis? Cover-Credits: Growing up with cable television felt like having a buffet of entertainment at your disposal. Whether the craving was for the latest reality series, an obscure indie film, or a forgotten box-office flop, cable offered it all.