Philippine esports pioneer Julius “Banoobs” Mariano has launched YGS Live (Your Game Simulator Live), a next-generation livestream platform designed to empower iGaming streamers, creators, and fans. The platform focuses on responsible entertainment using PAGCOR-licensed games.

YGS Live will kick off its flagship program, Battle of the Streamers, an international iGaming competition with an 11-million-peso prize pool. The tournament starts on November 15 and runs every Saturday, culminating in a grand finale in January 2026 at City of Dreams, Manila.

A platform for creators and responsible iGaming

Banoobs brings over a decade of experience in the Philippine esports scene, from his early work with Mineski Events Team to leadership roles at Twitch Philippines, Ampverse (Minana), and Blacklist International. His vision has always been to elevate Filipino talent and global esports innovation.

“YGS Live is built for creators who want to grow, collaborate, and elevate the iGaming space responsibly,” Mariano said. The platform emphasizes responsible iGaming, aiming to educate players and viewers while fostering ethical content creation.

Battle of the Streamers and community engagement

Battle of the Streamers will feature top Filipino iGaming personalities such as ChooxTV, Hypebits, Foreigngerms, AD BEAT, BULLDOG, AkosiDogie, and Beatmaster. All participants promote only PAGCOR-licensed platforms, discouraging content tied to illegal iGaming operations.

The weekly competition will also reward fans, distributing a total of 3 million pesos in community prizes, including 300,000 pesos per livestream. YGS Live creates a collaborative, brand-safe environment where creators and fans can engage openly while upholding ethical streaming practices.

Banoobs envisions YGS Live as a creative hub for responsible, community-driven iGaming entertainment. He compares the platform to “the GMA or Netflix of iGaming,” aiming to position Filipino creators as global leaders in the industry.