As of November 2023, ChoOxTV was the leading gamer and streamer on Facebook in the Philippines with around 13 million followers on his gaming creator page. Edgar Dumali, also known as ChoOxTV, mostly streams on the mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game Mobile Legends using a voice filter.
Social media uses for online gamers
Spending time on social media platforms such as Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter is a popular pastime across all ages and genders. For some online gamers and streamers, turning to social media platforms is their best chance of exposure, especially for someone who wants to be known in the video game arena. Recently, more and more online streamers have popped up during the COVID-19 pandemic in the country as a result of being confined at home to mitigate the spread of the virus.
Online gamers
In a recent survey conducted in the Philippines, an average online gamer spends between one to two hours on online gaming daily. As a result, a vibrant video game culture has emerged among Filipino gamers, with some of them opting to play in a bigger scope and audience. While some prefer streaming on social media platforms, others have taken it to a higher level and competed internationally. Recently, the Philippines has been recognized as one of the fiercest competitors in Esports within tournaments involving multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), first-person shooter (FPS), fighting, card games, battle royale, and real-time strategy (RTS).
