The first half of HoYo FEST ended in August, but preparations for the second half which will be held in Thailand, Philippines and Singapore are now in full swing! Thailand Time: October 20 to October 22, 2023, during the Thailand Game Show (THGS)....
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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...
Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon Review: Fast, Fine-Tuned, Faithful
Bloodborne was my first Soulsborne game, and I fell into the rabbit hole of FromSoft games very quickly. I enjoyed the combat, the movement, and the boss fights. My immediate comment about my experience was something along the lines of “Yeah, it...
Ani-One Brings Out the Best of Anime for Filipino Fans
Anime heat is definitely on, as Ani-One, a wholly owned Japanese anime channel of Medialink Group Limited, launches ANI-ONE PHILIPPINES as its newest local Youtube sub-channel in September 2023, dedicated solely to the ever-loyal Filipino fans....
The Playism Game Show 2023 Livestream is Happening This Weekend
PLAYISM is proud to announce that PLAYISM GAME SHOW 2023.9.10 will go live on September 10, 2023, at 3 AM PDT (7 PM JST). They will be announcing various new titles, focusing on games we will be showing at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 as well as games that...
Kingston Reveals the XS1000 to Expand its External SSD Lineup
Kingston Technology announced the XS1000 External SSD, a small and incredibly sleek file backup solution. XS1000 joins XS2000 as a new product offering in Kingston’s external SSD product portfolio. Both drives are extremely compact and under 29...
Reviews
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X (14”, Gen7) Review: Slim, Powerful and Portable
Don't bother getting a macbook, want something slim and amazing? Go for the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X (14”, Gen7) Portability is one of the big key selling points for any laptop. Modern-day laptops already becoming full desktop replacements, packed...
Evil West Review: A Direct Reminder to Have Fun
Whenever I would pick up an old-school title, I get to see a lot of the dated game design sensibilities made use of during that time. For how looting and gathering resources for Monster Hunter was much more tedious and many focuses on...
Gotham Knights Review: A Decent Game You Won’t Finish
Gotham Knight tries to present itself as its own thing and tries not to relate itself to its grandpa, the Arkham series. So ideally you wouldn’t try to compare them to each other, but that’s pretty impossible given how much they look alike, I mean,...
Soul Hackers 2 Review: Many Good Ideas But Not a Lot to Chew On
2022 is the time that I was fully converted to playing action and FPS games. Playing Elden Ring for over a hundred hours, trying out Apex because vtubers convinced me it was fun, casting kamehamahas in Fortnite, playing Gundam Evolution because you...
Gaming

Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster is Now Available on Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia announced that Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster is available now on Nintendo Switch. The collection will give players the opportunity to experience the emotional journeys of both Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost...

You can Download the Demo for STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
SQUARE ENIX released a playable demo of their upcoming title STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R. In this demo, players will be able to start their adventure and experience the opening hours of the game that will be part of the final game when it releases on November 2,...

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...

Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon Review: Fast, Fine-Tuned, Faithful
Bloodborne was my first Soulsborne game, and I fell into the rabbit hole of FromSoft games very quickly. I enjoyed the combat, the movement, and the boss fights. My immediate comment about my experience was something along the lines of “Yeah, it feels like a great...
MMO

NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Now Available on PlayStation 5 and Becoming Free to Play Across all Platforms
Netease announced at the Naraka Fest event that NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, the 60-player PVP mythical melee battle royale game, will adopt a free-to-play model and is now available on PlayStation 5. The...

Riot Games Brings in Exclusive Treats, Exciting Events for Gamers at Conquest 2023
Riot Games is gearing up to set Philippine gaming ablaze—in a good and exciting way. As the Platinum Partner for CONQuest Festival 2023, the country’s premiere gaming and pop culture festival...

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 will be available on Steam End of May
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is pleased to share that MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 will be available on Steam on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 1:00 pm SGT Before starting the game, pilots...

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.4 Trailer Reveals The Dark Throne Content and Release date
SQUARE ENIX revealed during the Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast that FINAL FANTASY XIV Online’s Patch 6.4: “The Dark Throne” will launch on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The date was announced in a...
Mobile

Anis and Helm Join the Summer Fun in GODDESS of VICTORY: NIKKE
The season might be cold but the action stays hot in GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE. The latest game update sports a new SSR variation of the rocket launcher toting Anis, as she too enjoys the summer festivities. Together with the new SSR Anis, the update also comes with...

Genshin Impact Releases Fifth Nation Fontaine Update This August
HoYoverse confirms the launch of Genshin Impact Version 4.0 "As Light Rain Falls Without Reason" on August 16, marking the entry of Fontaine, the fifth nation of Teyvat. As the Nation of Justice, Fontaine is also a hub of culture, art, and technology, where it will...

Club Audition M: Unleashing the Beat
PlayPark drums a brand-new beat as its trending rhythm game on mobile unveils a highly-anticipated update - Club Audition M Amplified. This update promises to deliver a fresh mobile gaming experience to players in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore with an...

Ahoy mateys! Mast arrives in GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE
A grand voyage begins in GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, the hit mobile action RPG by Level Infinite, as the ferocious pirate aspirant, Mast, arrives. Everyone prepare to hit the deck and set sail as the new update also brings new content, including a new in-game event,...
Features
Honkai Star Rail: Worth It?
“Like a phoenix from the ashes, Turn-Based RPGs have again experienced a renaissance, soaring to even greater heights after a long period of obscurity. Showing us that what may have worked in the past could also work again in the present.” Two...
The CONQuest 2023 Survival Guide
The biggest community event is happening in just a few days, and we're here to help you prepare for your weekend-long adventure. CONQuest 2023 is happening on June 2-4 at the SMX Convention Center, Conrad Hotel and Mall of Asia, where fans of...
The Appeal of Armored Core: A Dream Game for Mecha Geeks and Gearheads
From Software has recently announced that it will be releasing a new game this 2023, and that game is none other than Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. Some of you may be wondering ‘what the heck is that?’ or ‘never heard of this title before.’...
Esports & Events
The Best of Anime is Back and Brings UchuSentai:NOIZ and Starmarie Once More
The Best of Anime (BOA), one of the biggest and most recognized Japanese anime and pop culture conventions in the Philippines, is finally making its big return this September! The event will be known as The Best of Anime 2023: The Reunion where we aim to thrill our...
ASUS Republic of Gamers Brings the World of Teyvat to SMX Aura
ASUS Republic of Gamers Philippines has announced their upcoming Genshin Impact Tournament - the ROG Phone 7 Philippines Championship 2023, to create and bring the next generation experience to the Filipino Community, determined to foster connection, technology, and...
EasyPC & ROG Philippines Team Up to Launch Their iCafe Seminar Program
In anticipation of the return to face-to-face classes, EasyPC and ROG Philippines have launched an iCafe seminar program to equip aspiring business owners as the incoming schoolyear and relaxed measures nationwide signal the resurgence of the iCafe scene. Internet...
Philippines claims top prize in Asia at the first FARLIGHT 84 All-Capsuler Cup
FARLIGHT 84 has wrapped up its inaugural All-Capsuler Cup which saw a local team take home the top prize. Fans of the game were also teased with upcoming activities that the entire community can look forward to in the coming months as FARLIGHT 84 continues to...
Kwentoon joins Globe’s Hapag Movement to boost local talent and combat hunger
In a unique blend of art and social awareness, Kwentoon, a Philippine start-up connecting young audiences to thoughtfully selected visual content, has teamed up with the Hapag Movement to help address involuntary hunger. As part of this advocacy, 10% of every...
Farlight 84 hosts its biggest in-game tournament with the All-Capsuler Cup
The newly-launched battle royale game Farlight 84 continues its groundbreaking ascent in the esports scene with the All-Capsuler Cup - the first official tournament in Asia supported and recognized by the game publisher, Farlight Games. In this first iteration, the...
Mechas & Figures
Gundam Build Series Celebrates 10 Years with the Build Metaverse Special – Mecha Fridays
The special will have 3 episodes and will feature familiar and new faces, and more Gunpla! It's been ten years since the first Gundam Build Fighters anime that continued to spread the love of Gundam plastic model kits, or nowadays called Gunpla, as how Bandai Namco...
Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon will Launch Globally on August
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, the latest high-octane action game by FromSoftware, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. will release globally on August 25. Combining the 25 years of experience developing the ARMORED CORE franchise and action games in the ELDEN...
SEGA and LEGO Reveal the New LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Playsets
The LEGO Group and SEGA revealed a fresh collaboration bringing fan-favorite characters and environments from across the Sonic universe to brick form. With the brand new ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ product range from the LEGO Group, Sonic fans can build, create and play as...
Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2’s 5 Million Downloads Celebration Campaign has begun
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is pleased to announce that the online-only free-to-play game for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2, is currently holding the 5 Million Downloads Celebration Campaign. By logging in during the...
Tech & Gadgets

Snowbreak: Containment Zone Officially Launches with Thrilling New Gameplay, 5-Star Characters, and Launch Rewards
Brace yourselves for the thrilling launch of Snowbreak: Containment Zone, the highly anticipated 3D sci-fi RPG shooter developed by Seasun Games. Prepare to immerse yourself in a captivating world of third-person shooter as the game hits the App Store, Google Play...

Huawei unveils latest lineup of MateBooks targeted for Students and Home Office work
There's a MateBook for everyone!....just don't game with it. Consumer electronics brand Huawei is launching another lineup of MateBooks this year. First released in 2019, the laptop line returns in 2023 with 3 new offerings intended more for school and office use. The...

ASUS Republic of Gamers Unveils the ROG Ally in the Philippines
ASUS Republic of Gamers Philippines (ROG) is proud to announce the launch of the price and availability of the ROG Ally, an incredibly powerful new Windows 11 gaming handheld. Driven by the cutting-edge AMD Ryzen Z1 Series processor, the Ally can breeze through AAA...

XPG LANCER BLADE DDR5 Launches with Low-Profile Heatsink and High Price-Performance
XPG, the esports arm of ADATA announced the launch of LANCER BLADE RGB DDR5 and LANCER BLADE DDR5 memory, emphasizing its low-profile heatsink design, freeing motherboard assembly from heatsink height, and providing a profile that is perfect for small cases with...
Geek

New Booster Set Announced for Final Fantasy Trading Card Game, Rebellion’s Call
SQUARE ENIX announced that the newest booster set in the popular FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAME (FFTCG), titled Rebellion’s Call, is now available for purchase in North America. In Rebellion’s Call, the world evolves even further as players can experience new battle...

All-New Batman Chair Joins The Secretlab DC Collection
Secretlab unveils the all-new ‘The Batman’ Movie Edition chair, the latest addition to its collection of iconic DC Super Hero-themed gaming chairs. An official collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer. Products and DC, Secretlab has created an homage to the new...

The Pokémon Collection by Secretlab is back
Combining the award-winning comfort of the Secretlab TITAN Evo 2022 with two of the most beloved Pokémon of all time, the Secretlab Pokémon #025 and Pokémon #006 Edition chairs are designed for the most fervent Pokémon fans. Created in 1996, Pokémon is a role-playing...

Marvel Impresses with Increased Disability Representation
Considering that approximately15% of the world’s population is living with some kind of disability it is definitely not surprising that more pressure is being put on the media to increase their disability representation. Last year was a very big year for the comic...