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McDonald’s Tempest Cup: Honor of Kings’ Biggest Nationwide Tournament Culminates in Epic Finals with Top 4 Teams

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The journey to esports supremacy came to an electrifying conclusion as the McDonald’s Tempest Cup, the largest Honor of Kings tournament to date, prepares for its grand finals.

After weeks of intense competition involving over a hundred teams across the Philippines, the final four competed for the championship at McDonald’s Frontera Verde in Pasig City.

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The teams – Alpha, Execration, Blacklist International, and Xalt Esports – have emerged as the best in the country. Before the reveal of the top teams, a significant upset came when the tournament favorite and number-one-ranked BOOM Esports was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Xalt Esports in an unexpected turn of events.

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The finals featured a Best-of-Three Semi-Finals followed by a Best-of-Five Grand Finals showdown. Spectators were able to experience heart-pounding action as these elite teams face off for glory.

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Event Schedule

  • 1:00 PM – Press Conference and Pre-Show
  • 3:00 PM – Semi-Finals (Best-of-3)
  • 7:00 PM – Grand Finals (Best-of-5)

Team Rosters

  1. Alpha – Led by Charles Richard C. Orlain (YatoLFT), this formidable team includes players Carlito J. Ribo Jr. (Riboooo), Carl Jioseppe C. Lacsam (Calmhok), Mark Clinton L. Pelayo (FateLFT), and John Christian Binagay (jaycee1).
  2. Execration – Featuring talents like Raphael Alfonzo Umali (XCTN.Rafe), Miguel Adrielle Gavin (XCTN.Mitsura), Sean Andrei Baguino (XCTN.Hide), Karl Ken Bautista (XCTN.Karlll), and John Phillex Bulanadi (XCTN.Dani), Execration aims to seize the championship.
  3. Blacklist International – With Justine Ritchie V. Tan (BLCK.Juschie) at the helm, this powerhouse team also includes Chammy Paul A. Nazarrea (BLCK.Chammy1), Aaron Mark A. Bingay (BLCK.Aaron), Golden Hart S. Dajao (BLCK.Goldenk1te), and Charles Roman C. Esguerra (BLCK.Chazz).
  4. Xalt Esports – The team that stunned the nation by eliminating BOOM Esports. Led by Homer Matol (Fleur), with Julius Ian Gabriel Bayoneta (Blazey), Darren Morgan (Darrfinn), Jedrick Portos (Tunzkie), and Prince Cedie Villamor (Cedie).
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