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TECHNICAL DEFINITION
are identified as the is a person who enjoys playing video games. Gamer can be
of any age, gender, or ethnicity, and they can play video games for a variety of
live their best life. It is a place where everyone is treated with respect and dignity,
resources they need to thrive, and everyone has the opportunity to reach their
full potential. With the combination that has derived from those two words,
Gamertopia is a place where every gamer enthusiast is free to live their best lives
and pursuit their gaming hobbies, Gamertopia aims to help them to thrive with
the facilities that it will provide, it is an ideal place for every gaming enthusiasts
organized in a professional manner just like how Professional Sports are with
tournaments and high prize pools. eSports can be played by teams or individuals.
and thousands of people can spectate the game live, but the difference of an
eSports arena with a sports arena is that an eSports arena needs advance
technology and high connectivity since majority of the games played in the
tournament often relies on the internet and advanced equipment such as high
performing PC set-ups are being installed on the game stage so that it can deliver
a smooth gameplay among the players. Training Facility is a place where people
can learn new skills and improve their existing skills, an eSports training Facility
consists of training rooms that has High Performing Computer set-ups and a big
screen where the coach can spectate or judge their spectate their gaming
production areas, and gym for the players wellness. There are also Training
facilities that are called Training Boot-camps wherein it is a house where eSports
Teams practice and live at the preparation period for their tournament.
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Over the years, an enormous growth has taken place in the eSports
Industry. It has gained a lot of viewership and revenues which made the market
increase significantly worldwide, The spectators or the viewers are the one who
phenomenon a lot of brands are investing in eSports marketing when they saw
that eSports has the potential to reach large and engaged audience. A lot of
some the advanced technology that eSports require such as big screens,
countries decided to build Arenas that are dedicated for eSports alone to further
countries that has a big boost in the eSports industry as according to Newzoo, a
company that gather data about video games and gamers around the world,
There are 43 million gamers in the Philippines that spent 572 million US Dollars
which makes the Philippines 25th biggest market by revenue from games around
the world. The Philippines became a country with a large and passionate eSports
community, multiple eSports league has been established since then and in 2020
eSports and in 2019 when the South East Asian Games included eSports as a old
medal event, PeSO assembled their first team to compete where they named it
‘Sibol’ , they attained the gold medal in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Dota 2, and
Tekken 7, these are some of the games of eSports at the 2019 South East Asian
Games. Since then the Philippines has been highly competitive but the problem
is the Philippines does not yet have a dedicated eSports Arena and Training
Facility for the National team, there are multiple eSports agencies in the
Philippines such as Tier One Entertainment, Bren eSports, TNC Predator, and
many more. These eSports Agencies has their dedicated Training Facilities
wherein they just rent on commercial buildings or purchase a house that they let
their players stay and train while they prepare for upcoming tournaments, which
means that there are no Formal Training Facilities that indicates professionalism
of the National League that are dedicated for Philippine eSports Organization to
use. There are also no dedicated eSports arenas in the Philippines, Tournaments
are usually held on Auditoriums, which does not have the technology that
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Tournaments and a Proper and Fixed Training Facility to the Philippine’s eSports
According to an Article on ABS-CBN news that was published on July 4, 2023, The
Facility to help them attain their fututre goal on the future upcoming South East
Asian Games. To be able to help them achieve their vision, The Proposed Arena
and Training Facility must be able to help the Philippine eSports Organization to
promote their league as the country’s eSports representative and to show the
majority that eSports is an actual sports and not just a past time for the newer
generations. The Training facility will further more equip the national team to
enhance their skills and boost their chances of winning the upcoming
benefit from the proposed eSports arena by many aspects. The first aspect is it
can help the country grow economically by sttracting tourists from different
Championship 2018 has a total revenue of over 100 million US dollars which
this is the eSports arena in Las Vegas, Nevada was projected to generate over
1,000 jobs when they established the HyperX Arena. eSports Arena can also
eSports has been proven to constantly generate revenues, this investments can
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the quality of eSports in the Philippines. While the training facility will improve
the player performance because it will provide the players space and equipment
they require to practice and improve their skills where it will lead them to a high
coaches with the opportunity to have a better team work and build a good
and training materials, these can help the players improve their skills and
it gives eSports teams a professional image and attract more investors and
sponsors, it can also attract new players. Overall the proposed eSports Arena
and Training Facility aims to create an eSports Arena that is according to the
global standards of global arenas in order to attract tourists from all over the
world, and to be able to promote national eSports team worldwide and to attain
the goals in boosting the economy by tourism. The Training Facility aims to
provide all the facilities that the players need in order to be fully equipped to
compete and win international tournaments, the Training Facility won’t just be
focusing on the competitiveness and play quality of the players but will also
provide facilities that will balance their physical well being because as we know
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that playing games may also cause health problems specially it promotes a
sedentary lifestyle to the players, so it is a priority to have facilities for the well
physical well being of the players and a breathing space away from the screen.
TARGET USER
The Target users of the Proposed eSports Arena and Training Facility
are:
sometimes individuals who plays competitive eSports, they are the one who
can use the eSports Arena and Training Facility to train and coordinate with
their team at their designated training rooms, they are also the one who are
going to use the arena stage whenever there’s a tournament and they are
Event Organizers- The event organizers are the one who organizes eSports
tournaments and eSports conventions. They can use the arena as a venue
eSports Organizations- these are the organizations that handles the eSports
athletes. They can recruit and promote their organization whenever there’s
a tournament or convention. They can also let their athletes use the Training
are businesses that sells gaming hardware and electronics, they can make
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use of the proposed arena and training facility by promoting their products
at conventions or there can be a dedicated space for them since they are
PROJECT COMPONENT
designated sports Arena and Training Facility for Electronic Sports wherein the
leagues play Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) video game, real-time
strategy (RTS), or First-person shooters (FPS) video games. The Proponent of this
arena and training facility must help the Philippine eSports Organization to attain
their goal of being fully equiped and recognize to compete internationally, and
attain more gold medals on the upcoming South East Asian Games.
comfortable and have a good view of the stage and the screen where they
Production Facilities- The arena should have production facilities that can be
used to produce and stream live sports events. These facilities should
spectators can purchase team merchandise suck as jerseys, hats, and many
more.
Food and Beverage Outlets- The arena should have food and beverage
accommodate the desired number of players and coaches. The training area
should also have enough space for the necessary equipment, such as gaming
classified according to the gaming platform the users are going to need it
must be classifies into Computer Gaming Room, Mobile Gaming Room, and
Meeting Rooms- The Facility should have meeting rooms that can be used
Break Rooms/ Pantry- The facility should have break rooms and pantries
Open Spaces- The facility should have open spaces with lounges and good
landscape so that it will serve as the player’s breathing ground and take a
Storage Rooms- The facility should have storage rooms that can be used to
Gym and Wellness Rooms- The facility should have gym and other physical
activity area so that they can also enhance their physical wellness.
monitor the players health while they are preparing for the tournament, and
Dormitories- The facility should have dormitories for the players who are
residing from different regions in the country who wants to train and
participate on tournaments.
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Data Analysis:
The graph shows the number of viewers for the Super Bowl and League of
Legends World Championship finals from 2010 to 2022. The number of viewers
for the Super Bowl has been relatively steady over the past 12 years, while the
number of viewers for the League of Legends World Championship finals has
finals had more viewers than the Super Bowl. The increasing number of viewers
for the League of Legends World Championship finals shows that eSports is
becoming increasingly popular. This means that there is a growing demand for
eSports facilities. The fact that the League of Legends World Championship finals
had more viewers than the Super Bowl in 2022 shows that eSports is now a
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professional sport. This means that eSports athletes need and deserve to have
access to professional facilities. eSports arenas and training facilities can attract
tourists and generate tax revenue for the local community. They can also create
management.
The graph shows the peak viewership of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
viewership has increased exponentially over the past few seasons, from 1.2
million in Season 1 to 8.8 million in Season 7. Overall, the graph shows that
Mobile Legends is a highly popular eSport in the Philippines and that eSports is
arenas and training facilities in the Philippines, which would provide Mobile
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Legends players and fans with a place to come together and socialize, and boost
eSports training facility and arena in the coming years. This is part of their plan
competitions. PESO executive director Marlon Marcelo said that the facility and
arena will be used by the national eSports team, Sibol. He also said that PESO is
open to partnering with the private sector to make this project a reality. The
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construction of the eSports training facility and arena is still in its early stages of
planning. PESO has not yet disclosed the estimated cost of the project or the
timeline for its completion. The creation of a dedicated eSports training facility
will provide Filipino eSports athletes with a place to train and compete at the
highest level. It will also help to promote eSports as a legitimate sport in the
Philippines.
HyperX Arena is a proof that eSports has a great business and tourism
HyperX Arena, the company generated $2.4 million in revenue in the first
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quarter of 2022, a 381% increase from the same period in 2021. This growth was
largest and most technologically advanced eSports arenas in the world. HyperX
revenue from sponsorship, food and beverage sales, and merchandise sales.
HyperX Arena has partnered with a number of major brands, including HyperX,
Intel, and Nvidia. These partnerships provide HyperX Arena with a significant
source of revenue.
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the popularity of esports in the country, noting that the Mobile Legends: Bang
Bang (MLBB) Professional League (MPL) Playoffs were able to attract 2,000 live
attendees despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This suggests that there is a
strong demand for esports events in the Philippines, and that an esports arena
infrastructure. The MPL Playoffs were held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, which
is a general-purpose venue. While the SM Mall of Asia Arena is a great venue for
would be able to provide a more immersive experience for fans, with features
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equipment, and specialized facilities for players and teams. Mr. Ernest John "EJ"
Alberto, the co-founder and CEO of Tier One Entertainment, says that an esports
arena and training facility would help to "professionalize" the Philippine esports
scene. By providing a dedicated space for esports events and training, such a
facility would help to attract more sponsors and investors to the scene, and
would also help to develop the skills and talents of Filipino esports players and
teams.
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NBC COMPUTATION
FORMULA VALUE
AMBF TLA x PSO 26,936 SQM
PSO (AMBF/TLA)x 100 70
TLA 38,480 SQM
TOSL ISA + USA 30
ISA 20
USA 10
MACA PSO + ISA 90
GFA FLAR x TLA 65,416 SQM
FLAR 1.70
BHL 15
TGFA AMBF x NO OF FLOORS 134,680 SQM
BUILDING BULK
AMVB
OFB
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SITE JUSTIFICATION
The site is located in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, with a total area of 38,470 sqm.
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investments.
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Most of the Target Users are expected to come from different cities in Luzon
especially the cities with large population of Game Enthusiast such as NCR that is
why the site is conveniently located along NLEX and SCTEX so they can travel
conveniently and faster, without the hassle of traffic from service roads.
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The Site is located in Barangay Mabiga which has access to all utilities such as
Topographical Map:
The site is relatively flat and build-able. There’s no other existing structure aside
from its wall boundary, there are no vegetation that are not allowed to remove,
the site only has grass, and minimal trees oh the sides which can be maintained.
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Macro Climate:
Mabalacat, Pampanga has a tropical monsoon climate, with two distinct seasons:
wet and dry. The wet season runs from May to October, while the dry season
temperature ranges from 25°C to 32°C, with the highest temperatures occurring
during the dry season. The average humidity is around 80%, but it can be much
higher during the wet season. Mabalacat also receives a significant amount of
rainfall, with an average annual rainfall of over 2,000 millimeters. Most of the
rainfall occurs during the wet season, but there is still some rainfall during the
dry season.
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According to the Multi Hazard Map the site in Mabiga has a low possibility of
landslide and flood.
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Micro Climate:
(0 feet) above sea level, Mabiga has a Tropical monsoon climate (Classification:
higher by 1.86% from the Philippines's historical norms. Mabiga typically receives
about 92.45 millimeters (3.64 inches) of precipitation and has 167.51 rainy days
Site Pictures:
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with retro and vintage elements. It is a style that is characterized by bold colors,
well-suited design concept for esports arenas and training centers for the
catching style that is sure to attract attention. This is important for esports
visitors and players. It is a futuristic style. Neo-futurism is a style that is all about
the future. This is appropriate for esports arenas and training centers, which are
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be used to create a variety of different looks, from minimalist and sleek to bold
and colorful. This versatility makes it a good choice for esports arenas and
including fashion, music, and film. This popularity makes it a good choice for
esports arenas and training centers, which need to be able to appeal to a wide
range of people.
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Soil Profile:
Soil Type of the site according to the Soil Map is Angeles Fine Sand.
Sandy and gravelly soils are good for building foundations because they drain
water quickly, which prevents the soil from shifting and causing cracks in the
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building. Compacting sand and gravel makes them even more stable. However,
sand can be washed away over time, so helical piers are a good foundation
In simpler terms, sandy and gravelly soils are good for building foundations
because they are stable and don't hold water. Helical piers are a good option for
Architecture
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building off-site and then assembling them on-site. This technique is often used
Smart materials: Smart materials are materials that can change their properties
often used in neo-futurism to create buildings that are more responsive to their
Conceptual Framework:
NATURAL ASPECTS
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