In 2021, Blacklist International fans went on a review-bombing spree against Moonton after the e-Sports org announced that Moonton would not be making an Estes skin despite the team winning the M3 championships.
One of the perks of winning the MLBB world championship is having the winning team choose a hero that will be granted a new skin based on their organization's colors, design, and logo. When Blacklist captain Johnmar "OhMyV33nus" Villaluna revealed that their team was barred from making such a decision, their fans were quick to act out.
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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang users in the Philippines witnessed how the game's rating on the app store went from 5 stars to almost a single star in just a few days because of the disgruntled Pinoy fans. Moonton learned their lesson the hard way in just a few weeks. The Estes skin is finally in the works.
The Much-Awaited Blacklist M3 Skin Is Finally Here
And fast forward to the present day, game developer Moonton and champions Blacklist International finally unveil the much-awaited M3 Estes skin. In the Blacklist Protocol event at the Mall of Asia Music, the Blacklist International Estes skin is finally revealed to the public, along with some other surprises for the season.
According to a report from Business Mirror, the team that will compete in the MPL Philippines Season 10 was also revealed at the Blacklist Protocol event. The team also shared with the public its brand-new kit, which was created in association with artists Quiccs and Egg Fiasco.
In the preview video showcased at the event, the Estes skin is shown to have a resemblance to its Bren Esports Lancelot sister skin. The outfit of the character features black and white details, which are based on Blacklist International's insignia. Some diamond-like details are also seen on the character's robe and scroll.
In spite of its really intricate design, what makes the skin a true Blacklist trademark is the character's pose. It is seen to be doing the 'crown' pose that OhMyV33nus usually does in team photoshoots. It is a pose where a person would put his hands on his head and make it look like he is wearing a royal crown.
OhMyV33nus and Wise Is Back for MPL Season 10
The team chose Estes to be their banner skin because Estes is one of the comforts picks of their captain, OhMyV33nus. As a player adept at playing for the roaming position, Estes is one of the heroes that helped the returning captain to turn around many fights and clashes. Estes and Blacklist International, at some point, have turned to be synonymous as their opponents tend to ban Estes in games automatically. Records can attest that leaving Estes available for Blacklist International can only make other teams regret their poor drafting decisions.
After taking a break last season, Blacklist's power duo OhMyV33nus and Wise is finally back in the line-up. Can we see another stellar season from the two ace players?
According to a report from AFK Gaming, the M3 Estes Blacklist International skin for MLBB is yet to be released, as well as its price. However, a pre-order event such as the one for the Lancelot Bren Esports skin might precede its release. Fans must keep an eye out for such information in the future.
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