Redefining gamers and rethinking gaming with Ria Lu

Inquirer.net - Nov 2, 2026

An interview with Ria Lu and an analysis on the perception of video games and young gamers in the Philippines. MANILA, Philippines – There’s been so much attention on video games and heat on the Philippine video game industry because of the spate of school shootings of the last couple months.  These events have been

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