This paper asks: (1) How is competition structured in a non-PvP (player versus player) arcade game? (2) What motivates Filipino players to compete in a “retro” title? (3) What barriers threaten the scene’s survival?
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There have been a few notable Metal Slug tournaments and events in the Philippines: This paper asks: (1) How is competition structured
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