“Brothers aren’t simply close; brothers are knit together.” – Robert Rivers I was quite fortunate enough to play the remake of Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons. AvantGarden S.R.L. lovingly remade it in Unreal Engine 5, and 505 Games published it once...
Reviews
Drop – System Breach ~ High Stakes Hacking in a Digital Dystopia
In the hacking world, security is more of a response than a proactive measure. They wait for hackers to attack and then they patch, based on the attacks. - Michael Demon Calce Drop - System Breach is a fast-paced action-strategy...
Skull and Bones Review: Born of Malicious Compliance
Ever got a service that wasn’t quite up to what you thought it would be? Like, a restaurant that tries not to serve water hoping that you’d just buy one of their shakes. Or you went on a tour promising that you’d see a popular tourist...
Latest News
Experience the nova Revolution: Huawei Teases the nova 12SE and nova 12i in the Philippines!
HUAWEI Philippines will be unveiling its latest smartphone products, the HUAWEI nova 12SE and the HUAWEI nova 12i, to the Filipino market. Boasting innovative features and sleek designs, these cutting-edge devices are set to redefine the standard...
Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws Launches This August
Ubisoft, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, announced that Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world Star Wars game, will launch on August 30 on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5, Amazon Luna and PC through Ubisoft Connect. Fans who...
Deep Rock Galactic: Special Edition on the PlayStation 5 is Now Available in Asia
Celebrating the global acclaim and success of the intense FPS Deep Rock Galactic, Singapore-based publisher, Soft Source Publishing in association with Publishers Skybound Games and Coffee Stain Publishing and developer Ghost Ship Games, is pleased...
Narrative-Driven Tactical RPG Lost In The Open Releases Game Demo
Black Voyage Games is excited to announce the release of the game demo for their upcoming Tactical RPG Lost In The Open, players around the world will have the opportunity to explore the world of the game through a playable demo. Lost In The...
Who is Handling Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Asia-Pacific Game Release?
Justdan International Co., Ltd. officially announced that they have secured the global distribution rights from 505 Games for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, a traditional JRPG game developed by Rabbit & Bear Studio, core members of the...
The Philippine Esports Awards Continues to Honor the Esports Pioneers in the Country
Witness the epitome of gaming excellence once again as the Philippine Esports Awards continue to honor the brightest and most promising athletes and personalities in Philippine esports. Organized by Esports Prime Media, the 2023 Edition of the...
Features
Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Breakdown
So The Game Awards (which can be called TGAs, depending on which year of Geoff Keighley you’re looking at) final reveal was Monster Hunter 7. Yes, I know we can all call it Monster Hunter Wilds, but it's the 7th major Monster Hunter title though...
The Game Trailer Winners at The Game Awards 2023
So there are two primary reasons why we like to watch the The Game Awards (TGAs). The former would be to bicker or brag about our favorite games winning awards they’re nominated for or were robbed of, depending on who your bets are. The latter...
ASUS ROG Gift Recommendations Just in Time for the Holidays
The Holiday season is coming, and we're here to help you choose the best laptop for your daily needs, may it be for your loved ones or for yourself. So, if you need something for your gaming, for your artwork, or something that you could use for...
The Persona 5 Tactica Collaboration Cafe Makes Us Want to Have More Gaming Collaborations
The Collaboration Cafe is a first for Sega Atlus in the Philippines and is still running until December 16, 2023. Sega Atlus continues the hype for the new Persona 5 Tactica that just released last weekend, it's one of those moments when game...
Gaming
Action Roguelite RPG Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is coming in 2024
Game Source Entertainment (GSE) announced that Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, a Japanese-style Adventure game developed by Taiwan independent team 7QUARK, is scheduled for release in 2024 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The story is set in...
Thrones of Decay is the Next DLC for Total War: Warhammer III
SEGA Europe Limited and The Creative Assembly Limited have announced Thrones of Decay, the latest DLC pack for the award-winning game Total War: WARHAMMER III, due for release this Spring. In a showdown of mohawks, maggots and machines, it welcomes new content for the...
Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws Launches This August
Ubisoft, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, announced that Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world Star Wars game, will launch on August 30 on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5, Amazon Luna and PC through Ubisoft Connect. Fans who subscribe to Ubisoft+ or...
Deep Rock Galactic: Special Edition on the PlayStation 5 is Now Available in Asia
Celebrating the global acclaim and success of the intense FPS Deep Rock Galactic, Singapore-based publisher, Soft Source Publishing in association with Publishers Skybound Games and Coffee Stain Publishing and developer Ghost Ship Games, is pleased to announce the...
MMO
New Art Book for Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Releasing This Year
SQUARE ENIX announced it will publish FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker -- The Art of Resurrection -Beyond the Veil- on June 25, 2024 from the company’s Square Enix Manga & Books imprint. The Art of...
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2024 Tokyo Reveals New Pictomancer Job, Female Hrothgar and More for Dawntrail Expansion
During the FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2024 in Tokyo, SQUARE ENIX announced that its critically acclaimed MMO FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has reached more than 30 million registered players globally...
Pre-Registration and Release Info for the Mad World MMORPG
Jandisoft is hosting a pre-registration event to commemorate the launch of the Steam version of the MMORPG 'Mad World - Age of Darkness.' Players and anyone wanting to try out the game can visit the...
FlyFF U Opens Rhisis Server by PlayPark
It’s time to return to the skies as PlayPark is excited to announce the opening of the Rhisis Server on FlyFF Universe! FlyFF U is a browser-based version of the beloved MMORPG title, and allows...
Mobile
Genshin Impact Version 4.5 Arrives Next Week
HoYoverse announced that Genshin Impact Version 4.5 "Blades Weaving Betwixt Brocade" will arrive on March 13. Following the New Year celebration in Liyue, players will be invited to Mondstadt and help Jean, Lisa, and the Knights of Favonius develop the local...
Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 Officially Launches
The Honkai Impact 3rd team announces today that the action title will embark on the brand-new adventure of Part 2 on FEB 29, 2024! During the journey of Part 1 and Part 1.5, players and the brave girls called Valkyries fought alongside each other against the spreading...
Mobile Action Game Black Moon Is Officially Live
The first step to unraveling the mysterious phenomenon starts here: Black Moon is now live! Dawnbringers from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines can now join the fight for the dawn on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For gamers...
Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 Inch First Impressions
We got a chance to test out the new Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 Inch to see how it fares well. Huawei will be launching its new line of products this year that caters to different audiences, and the upcoming MatePad Pro 13.2 Inch aims to target those who are in between...
Esports & Events
Taipei Game Show 2024 Concludes with a Grand Finale and Date Announcement for Next Year’s Event
Taiwan's largest gaming event has come to a successful close! The 2024 Taipei Game Show has drawn the curtains, and despite the incursion of a near-arctic cold front pushing temperatures below 10 degrees, the enthusiasm of gamers remained undiminished. The weekend saw...
Philippine Game Dev Expo Makes a Return in 2024
Building upon the triumph of PGDX 2023, the upcoming PGDX 2024 is set to redefine the gaming landscape in the Philippines. With an established reputation for fostering innovation and collaboration, PGDX remains a pivotal platform for seasoned developers and emerging...
Blacklist Rivalry and Team Secret are the New Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Champions
The grand finals of Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 served up a day of esports matches and performances from musical superstars for the thousands of fans in attendance at the Mall of Asia Arena and to the many more watching online. Blacklist Rivalry bested local...
REV Major 2023 Winner Still Has Not Received His Prize Money
There is an update to this story (Jan 12, 2023). So I along with possibly many players that placed in RevMajor 2023 signed a contract after our respective tournaments' conclusion that will be receiving prize money 30 - 60 Working Days. (1/3) — Isekai|HBA Allidar...
Blacklist Rivalry, Team Secret and Other Pinoy Esports Teams Gun for Victory at the Predator League 2024 AP Grand Finals
It is all systems go for the highly anticipated Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on January 13 and 14. Twenty-six (26) teams from across the Asia Pacific region will compete in Dota 2 and VALORANT for the coveted Predator...
PESO Celebrates Their Esports Achievements to End 2023 and More Plans for 2024
The Philippine Esports Organization (PeSO) proudly reflects on a remarkable year of triumphs in 2023, marked by outstanding performances from Team Sibol and significant organizational milestones. As the organization bids farewell to a year of triumphs, PESO is poised...
Mechas & Figures
Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon Gets Some Weapons Balance Fixes in Ver. 1.03.1 Update
A new regulation patch (1.03.1) has been distributed to make gameplay balance adjustments and bug fixes. Players can apply the latest patch before playing the game. Targeted Platforms PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S / Steam MAJOR...
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON Updates Game to Version 1.02 for Balance Fixes
A new patch has been distributed to improve gameplay stability and make balance adjustments. Players are advised to apply the latest patch before playing the game. Please note that this patch is focused on balance adjustments that will allow players more build...
Let the Last Cinders Burn, Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon is Now Available
It’s time to make planetfall on Rubicon 3, pilot. Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and FromSoftware, Inc. (ELDEN RING, DARK SOULS) today launched ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON globally for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam...
Extended Gameplay Preview Video Highlights Armored Core VI’s Fast-Paced, Omnidirectional Action
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and FromSoftware reveal a new extended gameplay walkthrough video for ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON. Narrated by the developers, the video is the deepest look yet at the game’s intense action, sprawling levels and challenging battle...
Tech & Gadgets
XPG Launches the XENIA 15G 2024 Edition Gaming Laptop
XPG launched the latest generation of the XPG XENIA 15G gaming laptop to markets around the globe. Designed to be an all-around price-to-performance laptop for gamers, developers, and content creators, XPG has worked tirelessly to deliver a product that will meet all...
AOC Gaming G4 Series Gaming Monitors Brings Gamers an Immersive Edge
Agon by AOC is proud to announce the launch of the G4 Series, a range of gaming monitors that delivers everything gamers need to rise above the competition. With AGON by AOC declared as the world’s number one gaming monitor brand by the IDC Quarterly Gaming Tracker...
Dragon Quest Builders Now Available on Steam
SQUARE ENIX released DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS on PC via STEAM. The PC version includes upgraded crafting features and the “Terra Incognita” DLC at no additional cost. A DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS + DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 bundle is also available. Players who previously...
Asus Highlights the 14th Gen Intel Powered ROG Strix Laptops
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced the 2024 Strix family of laptops, including the Strix SCAR 18, the first 18-inch ROG laptop equipped with the mini–LED ROG Nebula HDR Display. As the vanguard of gaming laptops, all 2024 Strix machines feature the latest...
Geek
Donny Pangilinan portrays an esports gamer in ‘GG’ Movie
In ‘GG,’ actor Donny Pangilinan goes out of his comfort zone by portraying Seth, an introverted gamer who plays for a rookie esports team while experiencing various personal challenges. Directed by Prime Cruz, “GG” or “Good Game” is produced by Mediaworks, Cignal...
New Art Book for Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Releasing This Year
SQUARE ENIX announced it will publish FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker -- The Art of Resurrection -Beyond the Veil- on June 25, 2024 from the company’s Square Enix Manga & Books imprint. The Art of Resurrection -Beyond the Veil- is the second volume of a two-volume...
JStair-SBS Announces Launch of Idol Rhythm Game K-POP The Show
The launch of 'K-POP The Show,' an idol rhythm game developed by STARLIKE and published by JStair has recently been announced. Developed in cooperation with SBS Medianet, 'K-POP The Show' is a rhythm game that features popular K-pop idol music. After selecting a song,...
Unveiling the new promo trailer based on KANKAKU PIERO’s “We Still” theme song for the upcoming DLC!
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is pleased to announce the release of a new theme song trailer for Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn, which is due to be released on Thursday, 9 November 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam....