Riot Games Reveals Qualification Paths and Financial Support Programs for VCT 2027

TL;DR: Riot Games has unveiled additional details for VCT 2027, including an expanded list of regional competitions, financial rewards, and qualification paths to Cups and Global Events. 

Date: June 18, 2026 – Los Angeles

What You Need to Know:

12-Team Triple Elimination Kickoffs Return 

• Kickoff tournaments in VCT Americas, EMEA, and Pacific will feature 12 teams:
• 8 partner teams
• 4 teams from Open Qualifiers
• The top three teams from each Kickoff will qualify directly to Masters.
• While partner teams receive direct entry into Kickoff, they are not guaranteed participation in future Cups and must continue qualifying through performance.

The new trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has Peter Parker battle a powerful unseen villain

Out in PH cinemas on July 29. Tickets available now!

The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn't forgotten them. The new trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man defending a world where no one remembers him, not even his closest friends. The film stars Tom Holland back as Peter Parker, alongside Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/bbVLLv1s1Gw

Age-Based Roblox Kids and Select Accounts Now Globally Available

Accounts Evolve as Kids Grow, With Protections and Parental Controls

Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts are globally available starting today.  

These accounts introduce additional reviews for games available to users younger than 16.

Chat remains disabled for users younger than 9; age checks are required to chat, and parents can adjust standard chat settings for children until they turn 16. 

🎶 Take this moment 🎶... and watch the official trailer for “PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE,” featuring “Bottle Up” now available from the Backstreet Boys!

“PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie” opens in PH cinemas AUGUST 26

An adventure of prehistoric PAWportions awaits! 🌋 🦖🐾 PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie features a voice cast that includes Carter Young, Mckenna Grace, Terry Crews, Jennifer Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Bill Nye, Paris Hilton and Snoop Dogg. Watch the official trailer, featuring the Backstreet Boys’ “Bottle Up”, now available! PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie opens only in cinemas August 2026. 

Watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/d7xEo1GGwE0 

Watch the music video for the Backstreet Boys’ new song “Bottle Up”: https://youtu.be/Tdxn1wc3As0

After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol’s archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they’ve done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

Super will never be the same. Get tickets now to “SUPERGIRL,” starring Milly Alcock, only in cinemas JUNE 24

Watch the new video!

She’ll secure the galaxy, you secure your seats. 💫 Get your tickets now for “Supergirl” – only in cinemas June 24. When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. “Supergirl,” directed by Craig Gillespie (“Cruella,” “I, Tonya”) and starring Milly Alcock (“House of the Dragon”) as the titular superhero, also stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa. Produced by DC Studios’ James Gunn and Peter Safran.

Watch the new vignette: https://youtu.be/1o7VnxJl_dQ

Trailer 3 for “THE CAT IN THE HAT” is now available! “The Cat in the Hat,” starring Bill Hader and Xochitl Gomez, opens in PH cinemas NOVEMBER 4

Meet the cat behind the hat. Bill Hader is “The Cat in the Hat” in the beloved character’s animated theatrical feature film debut. Starring alongside Hader are Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, and Paula Pell, and featuring Tiago Martinez, Giancarlo Esposito, America Ferrera, Bowen Yang and Tituss Burgess. Directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, “The Cat in the Hat” opens in Philippine cinemas and IMAX November 4. 

Watch Trailer 3: https://youtu.be/xNWYfvm7Qfc

In the film, the Cat takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC): to cheer Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town. Known for taking things too far, this could be this agent of chaos’s last chance to prove himself… or lose his magical hat! 

Mr. Karate tears into City of the Wolves Season 2 today!

Special anime short by Masami Obari heralds his arrival!

SNK Corporation has revealed the details of special anime short by Masami Obari heralds his arrival!. And Mr. Karate, the next DLC fighter for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Season 2, is now available.

Mr. Karate special anime short by Masami Obari

Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes shine at the London red carpet premiere of “Masters of the Universe”

Camila Mendes and Nicholas Galitzine strike a pose at the red carpet premiere of “Masters of the Universe” at Cineworld Leicester Square

The stars were out at the “Masters of the Universe” premiere in London on May 27, as Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes walked the red carpet together. Galitzine and Camila, who play He-Man and Teela in the film respectively, were joined by director Travis Knight 9as they celebrated the iconic big-screen return of a beloved franchise.

In “Masters of the Universe” the exiled Prince Adam is called upon by his allies to leave* Earth and return to Eternia, now under the rule of the evil Skeletor. Wielding the Sword of Power, he reclaims his legacy as He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe.

“Resident Evil” releases chilling new posters, along with a new featurette of director Zach Cregger on the survival horror genre

Two new posters have been revealed for Resident Evil , a thrilling new horror movie from Barbarian and Weapons director Zach Cregger. A reimagining of the beloved Resident Evil franchise, the film follows Bryan, a medical courier whose day devolves in a nightmare of unimaginable proportions.

A new featurette has also dropped that focuses on Zach Cregger and his imagining of Resident Evil. The director talks about his love for the games, the survival horror genre, and how it all shapes the overall vision for his film. 

Watch the featurette: https://youtu.be/a_jwF65cF5Y

Last call! Riot Games PH extends Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open 2026 Registration until June 2, reveals whopping 1 Million Peso Prize Pool and path to SMASH in November

The Rift hears you! Riot Games Philippines extends its registration for the third season of Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open until Tuesday, June 2, at 12:00 noon. This gives more players nationwide a chance to join the premier grassroots competition for its hit mobile 5v5 Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game, League of Legends: Wild Rift.

Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open returns with a more welcoming and equally rewarding tournament experience, featuring a whopping Php 1,000,000 prize pool. The tournament champions will take home the lion’s share of Php 500,000, Php 250,000 for second placers, and Php 125,000 for third placers, while the country’s top players then earn the chance to represent the Philippines at Riot Games’ cross-regional competition and celebration of the Wild Rift community event– SMASH 2026 in South Korea this November.

Get to know the forces of evil led by the nefarious Skeletor in “Masters of the Universe”

New featurette available!

Jared Leto stars as Skeletor in Masters of the Universe

In Masters of the Universe Eternia has fallen under the the forces of Skeletor, and it’s up to He-Man, who has returned from his Earthly exile, to fight back. He is not alone, as fighting by his side are other heroes of Eternia determined to take back their planet, but Skeletor also has his allies. In the newest “Forces of Evil” vignette, the filmmakers put the  spotlight on the skull-faced tyrant, and the villainous warriors under his rule.

Sign Up For The Demon Hunter Arena Tournament

Compete in 3x6 Arena for a $3,500 USD prize pool, in-game rewards, and a chance to win a sponsored trip to MSI 2026.

Queue up with your two best teammates and enter the hunt.

The Demon Hunter Arena Tournament brings together trios from across Southeast Asia to compete in Arena’s 3x6 format, with a $3,500 USD prize pool, in-game items, and a sponsored trip to MSI 2026 on the line.

Registration is open now until June 2 for players across the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

CS Asia Championships 2026: Who will become Asia’s CS2 champion?

Throughout the history of the CS Asia Championships, no Asian team has ever won the title. However, this year, the region's strongest organization will finally arrive in Shanghai. Here is a special 1xBet review covering the tournament format and the main contenders for the trophy.

The very first CS Asia Championships was held in 2018, with NAVI becoming the inaugural champions. The following year, MOUZ secured the title, after which the competition entered a long four-year hiatus. The series returned only in 2023, when the CS Asia Championships 2023 became one of the first tournaments for the newly released CS2 version, with FaZe Clan claiming the victory. The current title holders are the Brazilian squad Legacy.

D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to Make its Debut in Singapore in 2027

The Walt Disney Company announced today that D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will take place in Singapore for the first time in 2027, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Disney’s global fan celebrations across the Asia Pacific region.

This event will mark the first D23 Asia being hosted in Singapore, a one-of-a-kind celebration offering consumers exclusive, first access to the latest in Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation. The event will convene Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond, alongside top stars and storytellers from Hollywood and around the world, uniting global communities through shared fandom, some beloved characters, and immersive experiences.

Meet the Heroes of Eternia who joins forces with the legendary He–Man in “Masters of the Universe”

New featurette available!

Dian (Christiaan Bettridge), Ram Man (Jon Xue Zhang), Teela (Camila Mendes), Adam (Nicholas Galitzine), Man at Arms (Idris Elba), Fisto (Johannes Haukur Johannesson) in Masters of the Universe

A prince far from his homeworld, with a few faces from the past to bring him back. In Masters of the Universe, Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) grows up on Earth, having been sent there from Eternia for his own safety. As he grows to adulthood, familiar friends call upon him to wield the Sword of Power, and claim his destiny as He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. Meet the heroes of Eternia who fight alongside He-Man against the evil forces of Skeletor (Jared Leto).