One respondent (Male, 29, Manila) stated: “Kapag nakitang naubos na yung buhay mo tapos yung kalaro mo marami pa, nakakahiya. Kailangan mong bumawi sa susunod na level.” (“If your partner sees you’ve lost all your lives and they still have many, it’s embarrassing. You have to make up for it on the next level.”)

[Your Name/Institution] Date: October 26, 2023

Reviving the Arcade Spirit: An Examination of the Metal Slug Competitive Gaming Scene in the Philippines