MANILA, Philippines — So many things transpired in the world esports scene in 2021. If the previous year had people adjusting to a more virtual world, this year saw people maximizing the continued necessity of going online as the COVID-19 pandemic raged on. From the continuous growth of the esports industry to the Philippines’ dominance in different tournaments, here’s how virtual games and esports fared the past 12 months. Growing popularity of esportsEsports has been taking the world by storm with the industry’s audience rivaling those of traditional sports. Though physically absent, esports…