VNGGAMES Officially Releases Ghost Story: Love Destiny in Southeast Asia

The masterpiece MMORPG from NetEase is ready to conquer the gaming community in Southeast Asia in 2024.

VNGGames officially announces the release of the MMORPG game titled Ghost Story: Love Destiny in the Southeast Asia region. As one of the classic martial arts romance products from NetEase - the "giant" in China's gaming industry, Ghost Story: Love Destiny promises to bring players experiences of exploring a world of romantic fate and overflowing emotions.

Coming to Ghost Story: Love Story, players will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the mystical and mysterious storyline inspired by the novel "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" by Pu Songling or the sweet romantic world in the popular series "Love O2O". With the advantage of being adapted from two famous original storylines, Ghost Story: Love Destiny is not only a game but also a top-notch romantic period world where players can date, make friends across nations, and meet lifelong companions in real life.

See You Soon makes historic victory in MPL Cambodia, goes to Riyadh for MSC 2024

See You Soon is now back-to-back champions with three MPL Cambodia titles!

See You Soon made a historic win after clinching their third championship title in MPL Cambodia. In the Grand Finals held at PH Grand Wedding Hall, Euro 1, See You Soon dominated the grueling best-of-seven (Bo7) series, dismantling D-Roar Legends with a score of 4:2. See You Soon takes home the lion's share of the tournament's prize worth USD 40,000. 

See You Soon is composed of Leng “Felix” Kimhak (EXP laner), Kheang “Ririth” Sovandarith (EXP laner), Michael “MPTheKing” Endino (Jungler), Sovann “Raa” Chanmakara (Mid laner), Kennt Anthony “Souuul” Baesa (Gold laner), Sok “BOXI” Viera. The team is headed by its head coach Chhim “CatGod” Vitou and assistant coach Seang “Jin” Phyvisal.

Kennt Anthony “Souuul” Baesa is declared the Grand Finals Most Valuable Player (FMVP). 

In June 2024, See You Soon will represent Cambodia in the upcoming MSC 2024, featured in the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament will feature international MLBB teams and a staggering prize pool worth USD 3 million. 

"I feel so excited to go to Riyadh to compete in MSC 2024. When I started coaching the team, we became champions. And now, this season, we just became back-to-back champions. I hope that we can even be better at MSC," says Coach CatGod.

Meanwhile, fans and onlookers enjoyed various activities and took home limited edition merchandise items and treats such as ABA Bank Legend Cards, Legend Cinema’s free popcorn and vouchers, Sting’s newest ‘Sting Blue’ energy drink, and MPL KH in-game diamonds and shirts. 

Multiple watch parties were held at Heritage Walk Mall in Siam Reap, Price Mall in Preah Sihanouk, and KMall and The Olympia Mall in Phnom Penh to gather Cambodian fans from different spots.

This season, popular energy drink Sting remains the presenting sponsor of MPL Cambodia. The country’s premier financial institution ABA Bank joins Tecno, Smart, and Legend Cinema as the official tournament sponsors. 

Global Phenomenon Oriental MMORPG Moonlight Blade M Officially Open Beta In Southeast Asia

The wait is now over! The globally acclaimed phenomenon MMORPG – MOONLIGHT BLADE M – officially opens its beta across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, starting on May 15, 2024 (Wednesday)!

Based on the half-century-old oriental literature masterpiece - The Magic Blade written by the late Gu Long, one the greatest Asian martial art novel authors, MOONLIGHT BLADE M has stirred up a phenomenon-level craze since its release, not only in China and South Korea but also in numerous other markets. Apart from topping multiple download charts, the game, which showcases diverse elements of exquisite oriental culture, also expands its crossover into various industries including fashion, music, and tourism. Since then, the game has collaborated with multiple world-class singers, including Taeyeon, Dimash Qudaibergen and Michael Wong, further strengthening its popularity worldwide!  

Meet the pawsome characters of “The Garfield Movie,” starring Chris Pratt, in cinemas May 29

Can’t wait to go on an exciting outdoor adventure with Garfield in The Garfield Movie? Get to know the pawsome characters (and Jon!) in the all-new all-animated movie about everyone’s favorite Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/HnGusjY49-A

Summer Komikon 2024 Returns to Celebrate Local Komiks Creators

 

After two years of going online, a one-year hiatus then several creator-centric events, Komikon is back with the highly anticipated Summer Komikon 2024! As the Philippines' longest-running local komiks convention, Komikon has been a cornerstone of the local comics community for the past 19 years. This year, the event returns to one of its beloved venues, SM Megamall's Megatrade Hall 3, at Level 5 of Building B, on May 25-26, Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 8PM.

Summer Komikon is a convention that champions local comics and their creators with support from the community and other creatives. It is an inclusive platform that embraces all aspects connected to comics by bringing together various stakeholders in the industry, from self-publishing creators to local publishers, creative service providers, retailers who support local products, collector communities, creator groups advocating for the advancement of the medium, and avid readers.

HAKKEN Takes Southeast Asia by Storm with 'MOONLIGHT BLADE M'

Regional Ambassadorship & Global Debut Single 'SWORD DANCE'  Available Starting May 15

Hakken, a Malaysian-based million-follower acclaimed Coser, has been appointed as the regional ambassador for the global phenomenon mobile game "MOONLIGHT BLADE M" across Southeast Asia. Following the collaboration, Hakken’s also set to debut their first single titled "SWORD DANCE" globally, soon to be available for streaming on May 15 across all platforms!

Based on the half-century-old oriental literature masterpiece "The Magic Blade" written by the late Gu Long, "MOONLIGHT BLADE M" has stirred up a phenomenon-level craze since its release, not only in China and Korea but also in numerous other markets. Apart from topping multiple download charts, the game which showcases diverse elements of exquisite oriental culture also expands its crossover into various industries including fashion, music, and tourism. Thus, the game has collaborated with several world-renowned singers including Michael Wong, Dimash Qudaibergen and Taeyeon, further strengthening its popularity worldwide!

USEF.GG Partners with MOONTON Games to Select MLBB Players for IESF International Tournaments

The United States Esports Federation (USEF.GG) and MOONTON Games, the developer of internationally-acclaimed Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, are partnering to select the top players to compete in upcoming IESF (International Esports Federation) tournaments. 

Throughout the spring, MOONTON Games has hosted its exciting North America Challenger Tournament (NACT) in order to identify top teams in the U.S. The intense competition is leading to the NACT Spring 2024 Grand Final event, which will take place in Las Vegas, at LUXOR HOTEL & CASINO, 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89119, on May 12, 2024. 

Fans are invited to join the Grand Finals in-person or watch the livestream on YouTube. The high-stakes Finals will feature two of the best Mobile Legends: Bang Bang North American  teams, Gaimin Gladiators and BTK competing live and in-person. Participating teams are eligible to be selected by the USEF.GG Player Selection Committee to represent the United States in the IESF Pan American Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June. The top players will also be eligible to represent the U.S. at IESF’s World Esports Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, taking place in late 2024. This year, the IESF WEC will feature two MLBB competition brackets: one for mixed teams, and one for female-only teams. 

MPL Philippines goes to the South for playoffs starting 22 May, tickets are now available!

Biggest MLBB esports tournament in the Philippines to send top two teams to MSC 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

MPL Philippines Season 13 Playoffs head to SM South Mall, Las Piñas City for the first time from May 22-26, 2024. The event will welcome over 10,000 on-ground fans for the week.

Six MPL Philippines teams will compete not just for the championship title, but the chance to represent the Philippines in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2024 featured at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

Being the voice of Garfield is pretty dope, says Chris Pratt, who voices the iconic Monday-hating, lasagna-loving cat in “The Garfield Movie,” in cinemas May 29

Chris Pratt talks about bringing everyone’s favorite indoor orange cat to life!

In the new vignette “Indoor Cat Outdoor Adventure,” the actor shares why voicing Garfield in his latest movie adventure is “pretty dope.” 

“It’s so good,” says Pratt. “It’s wild, incredible, action… it’s got it all!” Watch the full vignette here:

https://youtu.be/WKzs9M_5FLU

In The Garfield Movie, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie (voiced by Harvey Guillén) are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist. The voice cast includes Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong and Snoop Dogg. 

Lakbay-Pasulong: MDL Philippines, MWI PH go offline for the first time on May 10

Journey to the advancement of MLBB esports in the Philippines to be witnessed this upcoming weekend

For the first time, MDL Philippines will be held offline for its playoff season from May 10-12, 2024 at Shooting Gallery Studios, Zapote, Makati City. 

The upcoming weekend will be filled with action with the MWI: Road to Finals 2024, going offline as well to empower women in esports. The winning team represents the Philippines in the upcoming MWI 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a whopping prize pool worth USD 500,000. 

Lasagna-on-demand, physical comedy, emotional stakes – filmmakers on what to expect from “The Garfield Movie,” in cinemas May 29

After nearly 50 years of comic strip stardom (thanks to creator Jim Davis!) and hilarious TV specials, Garfield is back on the big screen in The Garfield Movie, an animated film that brings together everything that audiences love about the famous orange tabby – plus a few things they never knew.

“You know Garfield loves lasagna and hates Mondays, but he’s never had this kind of adventure until now,” says Chris Pratt, who voices everyone’s favorite curmudgeonly housecat as he takes on a big, hilarious cat-out-of-water adventure in the all-new, all-animated movie.

In The Garfield Movie, Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie (voiced by Harvey Guillén) are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist. The voice cast includes Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong and Snoop Dogg. 

Get Ready for the Ultimate Showdown: PARAVOX GOLD RUSH TOURNAMENT (PGRT) Hits Tokyo with a Massive 100 Million Yen Prize Pool!

Big news from 81RAVENS! PARAVOX, their latest gaming sensation, is primed to debut its inaugural global tournament: the PARAVOX GOLD RUSH  TOURNAMENT (PGRT), slated for July 31, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. The tournament boasts a staggering prize pool of 100 million yen, with four elite teams vying for glory. 

To heighten the anticipation, Open Tournaments will kick off in early June, determining the top teams from diverse regions like Southeast Asia, Japan, North America, and LATAM. These teams will receive exclusive VIP treatment, including travel arrangements and luxury accommodations, ensuring an unforgettable experience during their participation in the Tokyo showdown come July.