“THE EFFECTS OF APPLICATION MOBILE LEGENDS TO
THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE GRADE 10
STUDENTS IN BALAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL”
INTRODUCTION
As time pass by, technology continues to evolve. Because of
technology new things were created, advanced technology influenced
the gaming industry where the online games are becoming more
popular. It engaged millions of internet users to experience the new
genre of entertainment. In the Philippines, many Filipinos are highly
engaged in online gaming and most of them are students.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is one of the most popular online game
in the country. Everyone can download this app for free, however some
game items can also purchase for real money. This game was
developed and published by Shanghai Moonton Technology. Mobile
Legends: Bang Bang are games played to feature phone, smartphone,
tablet, smartwatch, portable media player or graphing calculator.
Nowadays, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has become popular for
young generation. Some studies assume it has a positive impact on
student learning. According to Bautista (2019) Mobile Legends: Bang
Bang can actually help the players to improve different skills that can
be used in real life situations. Strategic thinking, critical thinking, and
multitasking skills are the best examples of the skills that can be
developed and nurtured while playing Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
The study sought by Garcia (2020) found out that the student to
who became addicted to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang may end up
having a poor academic performance. When students dedicate much
time to play this, they tend to forget to do their school activities. This
will lead them to have a low grade and sometimes a failing grade.
