Block 123: Pinoy Street Rumble brings nostalgia to MOBA

Inquirer.net - Nov 4, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Makati-based independent game studio Halo Halo Games aims to revive childhood classics like agawan base (base stealing), rubber band flicking, and paper plane throwing in Block 123: Pinoy Street Rumble, an upcoming competitive Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game. Behind the game Spearheading the ambitious project is a dedicated trio of University

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