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As of November 2023, ChoOxTV was the leading gamer and streamer on Facebook in the Philippines, with around ** 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 X (formerly known as 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 and 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 e-sports within tournaments involving multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), first-person shooter (FPS), fighting, card games, battle royale, and real-time strategy (RTS).