It was 2020: a year that can only be described as transformative in many ways due to the emergence of a global pandemic. With a majority of people around the world being forced to stay at home, video games have taken a more prominent role in...
Reviews
Shinobi: The Art of Vengeance Review – Kunais, Ninjitsus, and a Good Time
There are not a lot of game titles that have had an appearance on almost every console generation I can think of. And a humble old 2D action platformer happens to be one of them. Shinobi is a series that started around 1987. That makes Joe...
Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) Review
When it comes to gaming laptops, some would look for performance, while some look for portability. And then there are some that wanted aesthetic, something that would stand out when they are in a public place, or perhaps something that helps show...
Latest News
Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Dark Ties Review : An Old Adventure Returns, Revamped and Robust
At this point, I’ve reviewed several titles from RGG and the Yakuza series. Starting from Lost Judgement, Ishin, Man Who Erased His Name, and so on. It actually places me in this kind of strange place where I know the series quite well, but...
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 Arrives This Weekend
HoYoverse announced today that version 4.0 of its title Honkai: Star Rail, "No Aha at Full Moon," will officially launch on February 13. In this update, players will arrive at Planarcadia, Aha's very own playground, and be presented with a...
Tokyo Game Show Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary in 2026
Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association, in co-organization with Nikkei Business Publications and Sony Music, has officially announced TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 (TGS2026) and started accepting exhibitor applications today. TGS2026 will be...
Granblue Fantasy Relink Gets an Upgrade with Endless Ragnarok
Video game publisher and developer Cygames has announced the release of the action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam. https://youtu.be/yzqHwQzjyr8 ...
Tekken 8 Gets More Characters in the Season 3 Character Pass
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia announced the addition of new playable characters in Season 3 for TEKKEN 8 together with details on the 2nd Anniversary Campaign. Confirmed for release on February 10, 2026, Season 3 Pass introduces Kunimitsu, Bob,...
Homecomings and Returns Happening this February at Dexcon Fast Break
Dexcon starts 2026 off at a rapid pace with Dexcon Fast Break! Heart-stopping pro wrestling action will happen on February 15 at Brawlpit Bulusan, Quezon City. For the Dexcon World Championship: Jake De Leon (c) vs. THE Brian Kendrick...
Features
Futuristic and Brutalist Filipino Cyberpunk Story: Interview with MAHARLIKA Komiks Creators
MAHARLIKA, a sci-fi story set in the futuristic Philippines just launched its Volume 2 Collection last April 27, 2025, at the Manila Middle Ground, John Ray (the artist behind MAHARLIKA) sets inspired by the brutalist artform that what has been an...
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – An Arcade in a Time Capsule
There was an age back then when a group of gamers would regularly hang out in gaming arcades. Not the types where you see 3D Virtual Rides, Karaokes, or basketball shooters that reward you with tickets, no. Just ones that are full of gaming...
Wildgate Impressions: A Combined Experience for Space Adventures
Wildgate is a title that’s been in the works for Moonshot and in partnership with Dreamhaven, and recently opened up to a closed community beta for a couple of days. And well, I’m here to share what I experienced, what I think of it, and what could...
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Impressions – A “Souls-Light” With an Inviting Polish
Soulslikes are a dime-a-dozen. A lot of people appreciate the formula and want to take their own spin on it. And sometimes you come across one that really gets it, they know why certain mechanics are good. They know how to make fights interesting...
Gaming
Granblue Fantasy Relink Gets an Upgrade with Endless Ragnarok
Video game publisher and developer Cygames has announced the release of the action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam. https://youtu.be/yzqHwQzjyr8 https://youtu.be/9tnOYh_jIZ0...
Tekken 8 Gets More Characters in the Season 3 Character Pass
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia announced the addition of new playable characters in Season 3 for TEKKEN 8 together with details on the 2nd Anniversary Campaign. Confirmed for release on February 10, 2026, Season 3 Pass introduces Kunimitsu, Bob, Roger Jr. and a...
CODE VEIN II Available Now on Consoles and PC
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated title CODE VEIN II is available now on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Together with this announcement, a new launch trailer has been unveiled. The trailer hints at...
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Demo is Now Available
SEGA is thrilled to announce that a free demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, releasing on February 12, 2026, is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. This demo will give you a taste of both Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark...
MMO
Where Winds Meet Reaches 15 Million Player Milestone After Mobile Launch
Everstone Studio is excited to announce that Where Winds Meet, the acclaimed free-to-play Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG, has reached a new milestone of 15 million total players across all...
Where Winds Meet Has Reached 2 Million Players on Its First Day
Everstone Studio and NetEase Games are proud to announce that the epic free-to-play open-world Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet has achieved an extraordinary milestone, attracting over 2 million total...
Marvel Rivals Unveils Full Details for Season 5: Love is a Battlefield, Launching Tomorrow
Marvel Games and NetEase Games have unveiled full details for Season 5: Love is a Battlefield for Marvel Rivals, the award-winning and critically-acclaimed Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter that...
Sitting Down with the Devs NetEase’s Upcoming MMO, Sword of Justice
NetEase graciously accommodated me when I had more questions for the new game they’ll be releasing in Japan for mobile and PC, and will soon follow a global release. That game is called Sword of...
Mobile
Love and Deepspace x Solace Studios Official Collaboration Launches in Singapore
Global publisher Infold Games is pleased to announce an official collaboration between its premier title, Love and Deepspace, and Singapore-based self-photography studio Solace Studios. This limited-time collaboration marks the first officially endorsed studio...
Genshin Impact Version Luna IV Celebrates the New Year with Columbina and the Lantern Rite
HoYoverse announced the first Genshin Impact update of 2026 — Version Luna IV: "A Traveler on a Winter's Night" — set to go live on January 14. This update introduces the Moon Maiden, Columbina, and Zibai, an Adeptus from Liyue, as new playable characters. The Lantern...
Granblue Fantasy Launching Globally on Steam
Video game publisher and developer Cygames, in conjunction with video game development studio CyDesignation,have announced the development of a Steam version of the beloved online RPG Granblue Fantasy. Service is set to launch on March 10, 2026, coinciding with the...
Crossfire: Legends Officially Launches in Southeast Asia
Level Infinite, Tencent’s global gaming brand, celebrates the official launch of Crossfire: Legends (CFL) in Southeast Asia, the highly anticipated mobile first-person shooter (FPS). Now available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, CFL is live...
Esports & Events
Nintendo Switch 2 Version of Starsand Island will Have a Playable Demo at Taipei Game Show 2026
Starsand Island, the highly anticipated Chinese pastoral life-sim which was developed by Seed Sparkle Lab, will be participating in Taipei Game Show 2026. This event will feature the world’s first public playable demo of the Nintendo Switch 2 version! The event will...
Taipei Game Show 2026 Indie House Lineup Officially Revealed, Featuring Over 250 Indie Games
All your favorite indie games are here! Taipei Game Show 2026 will take place from January 29 to February 1 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, and today officially unveils the floor plan for Indie House. According to the organizer, Indie House has expanded...
Global Game Jam 202 Readies for Its Next Edition of the World’s Largest Game Creation Event
Global Game Jam announces the next edition of its annual jam, Global Game Jam 2026, the world’s largest collaborative game development event. The jam will take place from January 26 to February 1, 2026, bringing together game developers, students, educators, and...
ANIPLUS Café Opens Persona 5 Royal Collaboration Café
ANIPLUS café is proud to announce the first Persona 5 Royal collaboration café in Singapore, starting 19 December! Immerse yourself in a special collaboration café experience, with themed interior decorations featuring the iconic visuals and striking elements...
Love and Deepspace x Solace Studios Official Collaboration Launches in Singapore
Global publisher Infold Games is pleased to announce an official collaboration between its premier title, Love and Deepspace, and Singapore-based self-photography studio Solace Studios. This limited-time collaboration marks the first officially endorsed studio...
Christmas Toys and Collectibles Is Happening This Weekend, Now on its 8th Year
Spend the most wonderful time of the year shopping for toys, art, and collectibles as the Christmas Toys and Collectibles Fair 2025 happens during the height of this season! From the organizers of the biggest pop-culture event in the country, TOYCON PH, comes the...
Mechas & Figures
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered is Available Now
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia announced that Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered is now available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Featuring over 100 participating mobile suits, including those from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED-related works, fans and...
Mecha Fridays: Upcoming Armored Core Model Kits
Two brands will be releasing a set of Armored Core model kits and it's a win-win for the AC fans. This week's Mecha Fridays is about the upcoming Armored Core model kits from Kotobukiya, Square Enix and Bandai Spirits, which some are expected to release next month...
SUPER ROBOT WARS Y will be Released This August
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is pleased to announce the release of SUPER ROBOT WARS Y, the latest title in the SUPER ROBOT WARS series, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on August 28, 2025. This title will feature new appearances...
SUPER ROBOT WARS Y is Coming Soon in 2025
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is pleased to announce today the upcoming release of SUPER ROBOT WARS Y on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk2-LL1zbFo Super Robot Wars is a grid-based...
Tech & Gadgets
TRYX Unveils Groundbreaking Innovations at CES 2026
TRYX, the innovative PC hardware brand renowned for pushing the boundaries of cooling performance and aesthetic design, is thrilled to announce three groundbreaking products at CES 2026: the TURRIS 620 CPU air cooler, the FLOVA F50 mid-tower ATX case, and the STAGE...
ASUS Republic of Gamers Presents Next-Gen Gaming Innovations at CES 2026
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced its Dare to Innovate virtual event at CES 2026, unveiling the next chapter of its vision for gaming performance, design, and culture. The showcase celebrates 20 years of fearless innovation, highlighting breakthrough...
ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG XREAL R1 AR Gaming Glasses
ASUS Republic of Gamers announced the ROG XREAL R1, the world’s first 240Hz micro-OLED FHD (1920 x 1080) gaming glasses, featuring the ROG Control Dock for extensive connectivity and compatibility with PCs and consoles. ROG constantly pushes the boundaries of gaming...
Make Christmas Brighter with Kingston Technology’s Must-Have Tech Gifts
Make Christmas gifting more meaningful with technology that keeps up with life’s moments. Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, offers a smart, reliable way to support the people you care about — from content creators and...
Geek
New PlayStation 2025 Series Collection by FANTHFUL
On December 3, 1994, the original PlayStation console made its groundbreaking debut, marking the beginning of an epic gaming adventure full of challenges. FANTHFUL was deeply honored to bring everyone the exciting [PlayStation 30th Anniversary] and ASTRO BOT-themed...
Japanight Goes Extra on Anime Club with Japanight EX
JAPANIGHT has brought the premier indoor music festival in the heart of Manila; Now JAPANIGHT is presenting its new IP alongside JAPANIGHT 20XX and JAPANIGHT+, it’s JAPANIGHT EX, with its first theme focuses on VOCALOID! JAPANIGHT EX is a new event IP that...
The Witcher in Concert Comes to Asia
CD PROJEKT RED proudly announces that The Witcher in Concert is continuing its global tour, with new venues added for several Asian countries, including South Korea, China, and the Philippines — with more dates to be announced in the future. The immersive concert...
Sonic and Hatsune Miku Gets a Music Collaboration and will be Available on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
SEGA is thrilled to announce the launch of Project ONSOKU, a musical collaboration bringing Hatsune Miku and Sonic together. The project will feature 5 original songs and music videos by different artists, with a new track and video releasing every week. These tracks...




















