Mobile Legends Takes Swipe at Maris Racal Controversy
MOBILE LEGENDS – The popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game subtly referenced the cheating controversy involving Maris Racal.
Maris has recently been in the spotlight after Jam Villanueva, Anthony Jennings’ ex-girlfriend, shared screenshots of what she alleged were inappropriate messages between Anthony and Maris. Jam posted the screenshots on Instagram, claiming that these interactions significantly contributed to her breakup with Anthony.
Anthony later acknowledged their breakup and admitted his shortcomings but denied any romantic involvement with Maris. He insisted they were merely friends and work colleagues. However, Jam’s posts told a different story, showing messages that she believed crossed professional boundaries.
According to Jam, Anthony justified the messages as part of “method acting,” claiming it was necessary to build chemistry with Maris for their roles in the romantic series Can’t Buy Me Love. In the show, Maris and Anthony portray the popular love team “SnoRene,” now rebranded as “MaThon,” which has a dedicated fanbase.
Alongside the screenshots, Jam expressed her feelings about why she believed the messages were inappropriate. She shared her perspective to explain the circumstances of their breakup, citing the tone and content of the exchanges as unacceptable in their relationship.
Meanwhile, Mobile Legends subtly referenced the controversy in a post featuring a conversation between two players. As expected, the post garnered mixed reactions from netizens.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is a widely popular mobile game developed by Moonton. Released in 2016, it is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game where two teams of five players compete to destroy the opposing team’s base while defending their own. Players choose from a diverse roster of heroes, each with unique roles such as Tank, Fighter, or Mage, requiring teamwork and strategy to secure victory.
The game’s short matches, user-friendly controls, and variety of heroes have made it a massive hit, especially in Southeast Asia. Mobile Legends also boasts a thriving esports scene with tournaments like the MPL and the M-Series World Championship. Free to play with optional in-app purchases for skins and other enhancements, it continues to be a favorite among both casual and competitive gamers.