Philippines Gets its Own Gameserver for VALORANT

VALORANT’s first-ever gameserver in Manila will go live on August 19 

Riot Games has announced that its sixth gameserver for VALORANT in the Asia Pacific region is slated to launch in Manila. Set to go live with Patch 11.04 on August 20 at 5:00 AM (PHT), the Manila gameserver aims to bring better connectivity and enrich the game experience of Filipino VALORANT players.

The Manila server is expected to deliver lower ping, reduce instability, and improve overall connectivity. It hopes to eliminate many of the infrastructure-related limitations Filipino players often face when connecting to overseas servers—most notably in Hong Kong.

VALORANT’s gameserver in Manila will not affect the performance of its Hong Kong server, which has been the primary hub for Pinoy players since 2020. The game has a strong and active player base across Asia Pacific, so even if some players choose to switch to the new server, game quality and matchmaking on the Hong Kong server will stay resilient.

Unleash Your Inner Legend: LORDNINE: Infinite Class Officially Launches in the Philippines

Get ready to embark on a new adventure! 

Forge your destiny as the highly anticipated MMORPG, LORDNINE: Infinite Class, officially launches in the Philippines. Developed by NX3GAMES and serviced by Smilegate Megaport, LORDNINE officially begins its epic journey with a launch event on July 29 at the SM Makati Cyberzone.

Filipino gamers were called to step into a new world as the SM Makati Cyberzone was transformed into an immersive universe, featuring PC and mobile displays for hands-on gameplay, various booth activities, and LORDNINE characters sprawled around the venue, allowing players to truly visualize themselves within the continent of El-Sera.

Letran Knights Crowned As First-Ever NCAA Esports ML:BB Champions

The Letran Knights raise their NCAA ML:BB Esports Trophy

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Philippines has concluded its first ML:BB Esports Tournament– with the Letran Knights claiming the championship after the hard-fought 3-1 victory over the JRU Heavy Bombers, on July 27, 2025, at the Philippine GameDev Expo at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. This marks a historic milestone for Colegio de San Juan de Letran, as the first-ever ML:BB esports champions.

“Sulit ‘yung pagod ng araw-araw na scrim, araw-araw na laro. Ngayon, sulit lahat ng oras at sakripisyo namin as a team.” said by John Marcus Loyola, the Letran Knights’ jungler. “Unang una, thank you kay God, thank you sa mga teammates ko, at sa lahat ng nagtulong-tulong mag-organize ng NCAA Esports. Sana matuloy pa ito”

2XKO™ Global Closed Beta Confirmed For September 2025

Riot Games Announces Details for Upcoming Closed Beta and Reveals New Playable Champion Ahead of Evo Las Vegas

Riot Games revealed details for an upcoming Closed Beta for 2XKO - the anticipated 2v2 tag-based fighting game set in the League of Legends Runeterra universe. Starting September 9, 2025, the 2XKO Closed Beta will be available to fighting game fans around the world on Windows PC, followed by future availability on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X at a later date. The game will fully support cross-platform progression, as well as cross-platform inventory, allowing players to start on PC and then switch over to a preferred console platform once available with no lapse in progress or inventory.

Unleash Your Inner Legend: LORDNINE: Infinite Class Officially Launches in the Philippines

Get ready to embark on a new adventure! 

Forge your destiny as the highly anticipated MMORPG, LORDNINE: Infinite Class, officially launches in the Philippines. Developed by NX3GAMES and serviced by Smilegate Megaport, LORDNINE officially begins its epic journey with a launch event on July 29 at the SM Makati Cyberzone.

Filipino gamers were called to step into a new world as the SM Makati Cyberzone was transformed into an immersive universe, featuring PC and mobile displays for hands-on gameplay, various booth activities, and LORDNINE characters sprawled around the venue, allowing players to truly visualize themselves within the continent of El-Sera.

Here come the actual bad guys, The Bad Girls, in the action-packed animated film “The Bad Guys 2”

Now showing in PH cinemas

The real bad guys are here, and they’re giving The Bad Guys a run for their money in The Bad Guys 2. A massive heist is underway and Mr. Wolf and the gang are unwilling participants as The Bad Girls blackmail them into cooperation. The stakes have never been higher as the now reformed gang of outlaws try to outplay the new bad guys and save the world.

Don’t miss out on the action! Reserve your tickets now for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle”

Opens in PH cinemas on August 20. Available in IMAX

The wait is almost over! Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the first film in the action-packed trilogy from ufotable is arriving in the Philippine on August 20. Fans can already secure their seats as advance ticket sales are already available in cinemas nationwide, including in IMAX®. Moviegoers can check out the website and social media of their local cinema for more details on how to reserve their tickets.

Watch the main trailer here: https://youtu.be/2eQFygoJBZI

Check out the new poster revealed at the San Diego Comic Con:

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is locally distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines.

The gang is ready for another adventure! Check out the character posters of the good guys, well for the most part, of “The Bad Guys 2.”

Opens in PH cinemas July 30

The now-reformed team of misfits is back for another misadventure as stakes are higher than ever in The Bad Guys 2. Based on the New York Times bestselling book series by Aaron Blabey, the former outlaw gang try to get back on the right side of the law, but find themselves tricked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist. A new team of villains emerge from the shadows as they race against time to save the world.

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

Teamfight Tactics: K.O. Coliseum - Official Set Reveal

The anime fighting tournament of the century is packed with champions from across the Convergence in Teamfight Tactics: K.O. Coliseum, the latest TFT set hitting PBE servers on Tuesday, July 15.

The arena is set, the champions are ready, and the announcer calls players’ names as the crowd goes wild in Teamfight Tactics: K.O. Coliseum, the highly anticipated 15th set of Teamfight Tactics (TFT). K.O. Coliseum transports players to Whisker’s ultimate anime fighting tournament filled with magic girls, Shonen warriors and a Mighty Mech as they power up for a no-holds-barred battle of the century. Seize the moment, team up and outsmart your way to the top spot in the free game update, which hits PBE servers on Tuesday, July 15 and launches on all mobile and PC platforms on Wednesday, July 30.

In the recently-published TFT Dev Drop video, Riot Games showcased K.O. Coliseum’s epic gameplay highlights, including formidable anime-themed champions, never-before-seen traits, a new game mechanic, and spectacular cosmetics. K.O. Coliseum will deliver a fresh and playful experience for veterans and newcomers alike.

Arrrr you ready?? Teaser trailer for “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants” available now! In cinemas January 21, 2026

Ahoy, mateys! SpongeBob is headed to the BIG SCREEN! Watch the teaser trailer for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants now! The new SpongeBob movie arrives in Philippine cinemas January 21, 2026. 🦜 🏴‍☠️

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/T5Ox9HmCE3w

SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever… The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies Present In Association with Domain Entertainment and MRC: “THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS”

Rihanna, who voices Smurfette in the new Smurfs movie, has been a fan of Smurfs since she was a little kid.

When the multi-award-winning artist was growing up in Barbados, there wasn’t much for a kid to watch on television. But The Smurfs, then a popular animated TV series, was always a must-see. “So many mornings, I woke up long before I was supposed to get ready for school just to get that dose of Smurfs,” remembers Rihanna, who also serves as producer and musical contributor for this year’s Smurfs movie. “I related so much to Smurfette and what she stood for. First of all, I have always loved makeup and hair. We all know that. And she’s an esthetician. She’s also a powerful leader, independent, strong, beautiful, sassy, witty and very empathetic. I was super-inspired by all of that. I think she loves music too and her favorite genres are hip-hop, reggae, Afrobeats, ballads and house. That’s Smurfette. She needs options.”

Be one of the first to see James Gunn's “Superman”! Midnight screening tickets available now

Meet you in Metropolis at midnight? 💫 Be one of the first to see James Gunn’s “Superman,” starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult! Get your tickets to midnight screenings. 

Check showtimes here: www.superman.com.ph 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/KRCa-7ck7uM 

“Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.

DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Everyone’s favorite felons are back, and this time, they’ve got company. Watch the trailer for “The Bad Guys 2”

Opens in PH cinemas July 30

The criminally hilarious gang of animal outlaws are back in “The Bad Guys 2.” This time, they’re trying their best to turn their reputation around, but it seems that fate has other plans. The heist of a lifetime awaits as “The Bad Guys 2” arrives in Philippine cinemas on July 30.

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

Follow Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG), and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest updates.

About The Bad Guys 2:

In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls. 

“So many talented people,” Rihanna says of the “Smurfs” voice cast. Watch the new “It Takes a Smurfs Village” featurette, available now

It takes a Smurf Village to make #SmurfsMovie. Meet the ⭐ stars ⭐ behind the Smurfs! Get tickets now to see them in theaters July 16. 💙

Directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the Third, Puss in Boots) and featuring an all-star cast that includes Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman, Smurfs opens only in cinemas July 16. 

Watch the “It Takes a Smurf Village” featurette: https://youtu.be/pVveC54dfJY

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe. SMURFS features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.

Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

Tickets now on sale for James Gunn’s “Superman”, starring David Corenswet! “Superman” opens only in cinemas and IMAX July 9

On July 9, the entire world will look up. Get tickets now for “Superman” – only in cinemas and IMAX. “Superman” is directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet as the new Superman / Clark Kent, together with Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane) and Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor). 

Watch: https://youtu.be/Vy_x4DV9XBE?si=WSjWGYbjXdHXAF2X

To check schedules and book your tickets, visit https://www.superman.com.ph/ 

Watch your step 🔥. The main trailer for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” trailer is finally here!

Opens in PH cinemas on August 20

Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, released the main trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. The first film in the epic trilogy from famed animation studio ufotable will come exclusively to the Philippines on August 20, 2025, including in IMAX®. The film includes official themes from legendary music artists Aimer and LiSA.

Watch the main trailer here: https://youtu.be/2eQFygoJBZI

Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.

While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village.

VALORANT Enters a New Era with Corrode — A French Fortress Turned Radianite Salt Mine in Season 2025 // Act IV

Riot Games and VALORANT today revealed Corrode, the latest map dropping with Season 2025 // Act IV. Set in a climate-ravaged version of Omega Earth, Corrode transforms a historic French castle town into an industrial Radianite salt mining facility. Its unique design offers a striking contrast of medieval architecture and industrial equipment, and introduces a more controlled, tactical experience for players.

Corrode features:

• 2 Spike Sites
• 3-lane layout
• Layered defenses and fall-back positions
• Reduce overwhelming ability aggression in map design

HoYo FEST 2025: Southeast Asia’s Most Anticipated HoYoverse Event Returns this July

• Creators and Fan Artists take the spotlight with Artist Alleys and HoYo FEST Stage Showcases
• 1-Day Passes, Multi-Day Passes, and Fast Passes available from June 24

Celebrate and gather with fellow fans of Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero as HoYo FEST returns in 2025! Taking place from July 24 to 27, 2025, HoYo FEST invites players and fans across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam to celebrate their favourite HoYoverse titles, and create unforgettable memories.

An Event Not To Be Missed by HoYoverse Fans

Now in its 5th year, Southeast Asia’s premier HoYoverse event – which has grown in scale over the years - is now taking place in exhibition centers across six cities. 

VALORANT Turns Five! Riot Games PH Puts Pinoy Players Front and Center in Celebration of VALORANT’s Fifth Anniversary

VALORANT, the world’s biggest character-based 5v5 tactics shooter, turns five this year, and in celebration of its fifth anniversary, Riot Games Philippines pays tribute to Pinoy players and gaming communities that have been pivotal in shaping the VALORANT in the local gaming scene. Running from June to July 2025, the celebration will feature a series of player-focused online and offline activities that will exhibit VALORANT’s footprint in  the local culture, including art, music, and creative expression beyond the game.

Teamfight Tactics: Remix Rumble Set Revival Available Now

Revival: Remix Rumble Makes Its Encore Performance As A Limited-Time Game Mode

Now available and only until July 29

TL;DR: Revival: Remix Rumble, the highly anticipated revival of Teamfight Tactics’ beloved music-themed 10th set Remix Rumble, is now live for global players on PC and mobile platforms as a limited-time game mode. The revival will bring back the fan-favorite music festival lineup of traits including K/DA, Heartsteel, True Damage, Pentakill, DJ Sona, Maestro Jhin, and Jazz Bard alongside the Headliners mechanic.

SB19 powers up with FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves collaboration

Their new track “DUNGKA!” blends adrenaline-pumping visuals with Filipino creativity in a landmark cross-industry collaboration 

Tokyo, Japan – SNK Corporation, a renowned Japanese video gaming and interactive entertainment company, proudly announces its newest cross-cultural collaboration: a music video featuring their latest fighting game, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves and award-winning Filipino pop group SB19.

NBA-Licensed Dunk City Dynasty Available Now for Android and iOS

Collect and customize the world’s biggest basketball stars to dominate the court in numerous 3v3 and 5v5 modes!

NetEase Games is thrilled to announce the launch of Dunk City Dynasty worldwide on mobile devices today! The street basketball spectacle officially licensed by the NBA and NBPA is now available free-to-play for Android and iOS after gathering over 5 million pre-registrations. Players can download the game and start their career today to collect various rewards unlocked by the massive amount of community effort ahead of release. Featuring international basketball stars to collect, customize and take into various fast-paced 3v3 and 5v5 game modes, Dunk City Dynasty delivers on its slogan: Ain’t No Bounds!

Ready to get pumped up? New “Smurfs” trailer, featuring Rihanna's new single, out now!

Adventure comes out of the blue. Watch the new trailer for Smurfs, featuring the new song “Friend of Mine” by Rihanna, who voices Smurfette in the movie. Directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the Third, Puss in Boots) and featuring an all-star cast that includes Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman, Smurfs opens only in cinemas July 16. 

Watch the new trailer: https://youtu.be/EMOBqPpfyes?si=lH3UC_6aRYqTteFf 

Check out the new posters below! 

#SmurfsMovie

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Teamfight Tactics: Remix Rumble Set Revival Available Now

Revival: Remix Rumble Makes Its Encore Performance As A Limited-Time Game Mode From May 14 - July 29

TL;DR: Revival: Remix Rumble, the highly anticipated revival of Teamfight Tactics’ beloved music-themed 10th set Remix Rumble, is now live for global players on PC and mobile platforms as a limited-time game mode. The revival will bring back the fan-favorite music festival lineup of traits including K/DA, Heartsteel, True Damage, Pentakill, DJ Sona, Maestro Jhin, and Jazz Bard alongside the Headliners mechanic.

Other highlights include new Augments, Opening Encounters, special guest appearances by the current Teamfight Tactics: Cyber City mechanic Hacks, bag size adjustments, a new Event Pass and more. Revival: Remix Rumble will be available from patch 14.4 (Wednesday, May 14) - patch 14.8 (Tuesday, July 29).

Riot Games PH Reveals ROY Roadmap for League of Legends Wild Rift, Brings Back Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open 2025 with a Boosted 1.5M Prize Pool

Registration for Wild Rounds:Pilipinas Open 2025 starts on May 10

Riot Games Philippines today announced the second season of Wild Rounds: Pilipinas, the nationwide grassroots tournament of its hit mobile 5v5 Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA), League of Legends: Wild Rift. Geared toward sustaining the vibrant and competitive gaming ecosystem in the Philippines, Wild Rounds: Pilipinas Open 2025 promises a more legendary season with an upgraded ₱1.5 million prize pool and a wilder tournament roadmap that will run from Q2 to Q4 of 2025.

Be part of Animezing North Year 5 from May 9-28

"Jujutsu Kaisen" Holds First In Ph Supersized Themed Pop-Up At SM North EDSA

The supernatural world of curses and sorcery comes to life as "Jujutsu Kaisen," the internationally celebrated anime and manga series by Gege Akutami, takes center stage at SM Fandom Series: Animezing North Year 5 from May 9 to 28.

Fans can immerse themselves in the themed "Jujutsu Kaisen" pop-up, which is a first in the Philippines, at The Block Atrium, SM North EDSA, for a spellbinding three-week event packed with exclusive activities and attractions.

Discover a stunning collection of official licensed merchandise and apparel inspired by the hit series. Anime and non-anime fans can also step into the world of Jujutsu High with themed photo spots, inflatables, interactive areas, and character standees of their favorite "Jujutsu Kaisen" characters - perfect for those looking to capture their anime-inspired adventures.

Infinity Nikki Version 1.5: Bubble Season Bursts into Miraland with Co-op Gameplay and Mass Multiplayer Social Features

Pop in and take a first look at Infinity Nikki’s brand new co-op adventures!

Infold Games has officially unveiled Version 1.5: Bubble Season, a major new update for Infinity Nikki, launching April 29th. This enchanting update brings with it a suite of long-awaited social features, a dreamy new multiplayer zone, seasonal events, and three gorgeous five-star outfits, including the long-anticipated Sea of Stars outfit—all wrapped in the magical charm fans have come to love.

Sony announces the newest film from Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda, “Scarlet.” Coming to PH cinemas on Dec 10

Sony has announced a December 10 Philippine release date for “Scarlet,” Mamoru Hosoda’s latest animated feature film. Hosoda’s previous films include “Digimon: The Movie” (2000), “Summer Wars” (2009), and “Mirai” (2018), which was nominated for Best Animated feature at the 91st Academy Awards. 

Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”

Warner Bros. Discovery And Dc Celebrated Superman Day Globally On April 18, 2025

Anniversary highlighted powerful legacy and exciting future for the world’s first Super Hero

Warner Bros. Discovery and DC called on fans around the world to celebrate #SupermanDay on April 18! Across numerous divisions of Warner Bros. Discovery and DC, Superman Day rallied audiences globally to commemorate the world’s first Super Hero through limited-edition products, publishing, podcasts, and more. Divisions of the company included DC Comics, DC Studios, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood in the U.S., and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, with special appearances on Superman Day in the U.S. by key figures including DC President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee and DC Studios Co-CEO, James Gunn. Superman Day also showcased new looks at DC Studio’s highly anticipated upcoming film, Superman.

Creator Dean Deblois takes audiences for a ride back into the Isle of Berk in the new “How to Train Your Dragon” featurette

In PH cinemas June 11

Writer-director Dean Deblois is back at the helm in the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, and for him it feels like coming back home. “These characters and this universe have stayed with me, and now we can bring them back with such authenticity and conviction that, when audiences enter this world, they’ll never want to leave,” he says.

Watch the featurette: https://youtu.be/k9wR8dhE7Qw

How to Train Your Dragon takes audiences to the Isle of Berk, where there’s been a generational feud between Vikings and dragons. Hiccup (Mason Thames) unexpectedly finds a friend in the Night Fury Toothless, breaking centuries of animosity, together they try to forge bonds strong enough to face a looming threat that endangers the isle.

Check Out The Awesome Dragons And Their Brave Riders In The New Character Posters Of “How To Train Your Dragon”

Our intrepid Viking warriors take flight in the new character posters of How to Train Your Dragon. The magical live-action reimagining of the first How to Train Your Dragon animated film takes us back to the isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations. The unlikely bond forged between Hiccup (Mason Thames) and the Night Fury dragon Hiccup, challenges centuries of Viking tradition

Watch the trailer here: https://tinyurl.com/hvnu5fad

Also on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/bdcaz236

Check out the posters:

Mason Thames as Hiccup on Toothless the Night Fury

Nico Parker as Astrid riding Stormfly the Deadly Nadder

Gabriel Howell as Snotlout on Hookfang the Monstrous Nightmare

BRAND NEW Thundermans Spinoff Show The Thundermans: Undercover to Premiere on Monday, April 7 on Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon today revealed the premiere date for The Thundermans: Undercover, a brand-new spinoff based on characters from the hit live-action superhero comedy. Premiering on April 7 and airing weekdays at 5pm SGT/MYT/PHT, The Thundermans: Undercover follows Phoebe and Max as they are sent undercover to handle a new threat in the beachside town of Secret Shores, with Chloe in tow to develop her superhero talent!

In the premiere episode, “Thundercover,” Phoebe and Max are assigned a mission in their new hi-tech beach home base, where their superhero identities remain a secret. They bring Chloe along to help her have a normal life, but the trio must stop the threats of Secret Shores and the true supervillain known as the Mastermind.

“A MINECRAFT MOVIE” is a box office block-buster, opens with $301M at the international box office, No. 1 in PH

(From left) Jack Black, Danielle Brooks and
Jason Momoa  in “A Minecraft Movie,”
 now showing in cinemas.

“A Minecraft Movie” is the biggest movie to open this weekend, scoring the second highest international opening ever for a video game movie adaptation. 

The Jared Hess-directed film, based on the best-selling video game of all time, took in a whopping $301 million at the global box office on its first few days in cinemas. In the Philippines, it opened at No. 1, and did very well in other overseas markets too, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Mexico and China. It’s a certified hit in the United States as well, where it opened at $157 million. 

Audiences love “A Minecraft Movie,” giving it a B+ CinemaScore. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an audience rating of 87%. 

These Voltes V Capsule Toys Are Made in the Philippines

For nearly 50 years, Voltes V has captivated fans across generations, and now, its legacy continues with these capsule toys. While the series premiered in Japan in 1977, production and planning began as early as 1975—making this milestone even more meaningful.

This Voltes V capsule toy project was Initiated by Bandai Inc. in Japan and crafted by Bandai Namco Philippines Inc. (BNPI) in Batangas, which offers fans a unique way to celebrate the show’s impact for half a century and generations of fans.

Iconic Designs, Perfectly Captured

The memorable characters and scenes from Voltes V are immortalized in acrylic charms. It’s a creative nod to the anime’s enduring legacy, especially among Filipino fans. Now, they can fondly look back on these iconic scenes with their own miniature accessories, now available in capsule vending machines.

Krypto, take us home. Watch an extended preview of "Superman"!

An extended preview of "Superman", which debuted at CinemaCon, is now available online!  "Superman" opens only in cinemas July 9.

Watch the clip: https://youtu.be/ZYt7p6qEnaQ?si=otzbplov_c2cSwhl

About “Superman”

“Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.

MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup Crowns the Philippines as Grassroots Champions

MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup - Grassroots Team Champion

Maru Gamerpact Esports, the Philippine representative at the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals, were named the Grassroots Team Champions after defeating five other national champion teams from Southeast Asia.

Maru Gamerpact Esports made the Philippines proud with their triumph over 882 registered teams. As MLBB’s largest cross-regional grassroots tournament, the event provided a vital platform for empowering emerging talent to pursue their esports aspirations.

Teamfight Tactics: Cyber City - Official Set Reveal

The streets of Cyber City are alive with electrifying activity as factions fight for control in the latest Teamfight Tactics set, hitting PBE servers on March 18.

Step into a futuristic metropolis where the stakes are high, and only the strongest crews survive in Teamfight Tactics: Cyber City. Launching soon on PC and mobile, Cyber City brings players into the heart of a vibrant city filled with competing factions vying for control. Fight for supremacy, expand your turf, and defend your crew in this high-tech, fast-paced set.

During the recent TFT Dev Drop, Riot Games showcased Cyber City’s electrifying gameplay highlights, including powerful new champions, unique traits, a new game mechanic, and eye-popping cosmetics. Cyber City promises a fresh, high-energy experience for both veterans and newcomers alike.

Playwith Launches R.O.H.A.N.: The Vengeance

This March 18th – “R.O.H.A.N.: The Vengeance” the original essence of legendary MMORPG. The land of rage awaiting for hardcore gamers, prepare to embark on a relentless hunt for vengeance!

Playwith Thailand is thrilled to announce the launch of “R.O.H.A.N.: The Vengeance” for Southeast Asia on March 18, 2025. To celebrate, we will host exciting in-game activities featuring extremely rare prize items. Additionally, we are preparing to unveil a new project designed to support streaming gamers and content creators.

“Ne Zha 2” sparks global phenomenon as the first non-Hollywood movie to surpass the $2 billion USD mark

Now showing in PH cinemas!

Ne Zha 2 continues to break box office records, as it bags the historic milestone of being the first Chinese, non-Hollywood film to earn more than $2 billion USD in the box office. The film also ranks as the 6th best-selling film on IMAX. These achievements have come one after the other, as Ne Zha 2 is now currently the highest grossing animated film of all time.

Hilarious, hard-headed, and honorable. Meet the characters of “Ne Zha 2,” out in PH cinemas on March 12

Now the highest-grossing film of all time, Ne Zha 2 is set to arrive in the Philippines, including in IMAX and 4DX cinemas. The animated sequel brings back the beloved characters from Ne Zha to face a whole new set of challenges. To prepare for the action-packed sequel, here’s   a refresher of the main players in Ne Zha 2:

Crunchyroll Announces North American And Philippine Theatrical Release Dates For Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will Bring the First Film of the Epic Trilogy to Movie Theatres in the Philippines on August 20, 2025

‘Release Date Reveal’ Video: https://youtu.be/MgeFRcu4ufg

Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today the North American and Philippine theatrical dates for the highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. The first film in the epic trilogy from famed animation studio ufotable will come exclusively to the Philippines on August 20, 2025, including in IMAX®. It will arrive in theaters in the United States and Canada on September 12, 2025.

The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. The series has captivated audiences worldwide with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters, and comical scenes. 

VALORANT Dazzles with Waylay, New Agent from Thailand in Season 2025 // Act II

During the grand finals of VCT Masters: Bangkok, Riot Games and VALORANT revealed Waylay, Thailand's prismatic radiant. Waylay transforms into light itself as she darts across the battlefield, striking down her targets through shards of light before flitting back to safety, all in the blink of an eye. Waylay’s abilities include:

Refract

INSTANTLY create a beacon of light on the floor. REACTIVATE to speed back to your beacon as a mote of pure light. You are invulnerable as you travel.

Ready to save the Overworld? Watch the brand new trailer for “A Minecraft Movie,” in cinemas April 2, 2025. Tickets now on sale!

Get ready for the greatest adventure ever built. ⛏️ Tickets are on sale NOW for “A Minecraft Movie,” starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, only in cinemas April 2.

Watch the brand new trailer: https://youtu.be/OtGJmI5qQFg?si=Q9VtAVxVDoQgIBOy

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits – Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Eugene Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks) – find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative… the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

Nickelodeon Asia To Premiere Henry Danger The Movie On Saturday, February 22

Original Cast Members from Hit Live-Action TV Show Henry Danger Reunite, Including Jace Norman, Sean Ryan Fox, Ella Anderson, Michael D. Cohen and Frankie Grande; Also Features New Cast Member, Glee Dango

Share It: @Nick_Asia on Instagram, @HenryDanger #HenryDanger

Nickelodeon Asia today announced the premiere date for Henry Danger The Movie, a feature-length original movie based on the hit live-action show. In an exciting new chapter of the action-comedy franchise, Henry finds himself racing through a maze of alternate realities with his new superfan sidekick. The movie will premiere in Southeast Asia on Nickelodeon, starting Saturday, February 22 at 11am SGT/PHT, with an encore on Sunday, February 23 at 5pm SGT/PHT. Please check local listings for details.

Carve Your Own Path with R.O.H.A.N.: The Vengeance

R.O.H.A.N.: The Vengeance is an intense MMORPG where you carve your own path through epic combat. Explore a world full of power and vengeance, and engage in battles that will define your legacy. The world craves your Vengeance!

Playwith Thailand Co., Ltd. is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of R.O.H.A.N.: The Vengeance in Southeast Asia (SEA) in the first quarter of 2025. To celebrate the launch, the company will host a special pre-registration event, offering players a chance to win exclusive in-game item packages and other exciting prizes.

"R.O.H.A.N.: The Vengeance" has been enhanced and expanded from its global version. Developed by the team at PLAYWITH Games Inc., our goal is to create a unified game build that is specifically localized for Southeast Asia while maintaining necessary regional differences. Players will immerse themselves in the true essence of the MMORPG genre, through meticulously designed events and captivating gameplay. Specifically designed for hardcore gamers who enjoy immersive storytelling and breathtaking artistry, bringing each in-game realm to life as they play.

Take to the skies. The official trailer for “How to Train Your Dragon” out now In PH cinemas June 11

Visit the isle of Berk once more and witness the story of Hiccup and Toothless in the live-action re-imagining of “How to Train Your Dragon.” A generational feud between Vikings and dragons is challenged by the duo as they befriend each other and work together to bring their worlds together

Watch the trailer here: https://tinyurl.com/hvnu5fad

Also on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/bdcaz236

Fly to new heights as “How to Train Your Dragon” arrives in Philippine cinemas on June 11.

About How to Train Your Dragon:

Cast: Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz, Murray McArthur

Written and directed by:  Dean DeBlois, produced by    Marc Platt, Dean DeBlois, Adam Siegel. From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. 

Pokémon Fun Day At SM begins this January 31 at SM North EDSA

Supersized Pokémon event space goes on tour in SM malls nationwide

Pokémon fans of all ages are in for a great surprise as SM malls bring the beloved global media franchise on a nationwide tour with Pokémon Fun Day, an event presented by SM Supermalls.

In partnership with The Pokémon Company, the Pokémon Fun Day kicks off its first leg at The Block Atrium in SM North EDSA from January 31 to February 13, where fans will get to explore a supersized Pokémon event space featuring a giant six (6) meter tall Pikachu inflatable.

5 things to look forward to in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” now showing in cinemas

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now showing in Philippine cinemas! 

The latest installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise, which opened in the US and other international markets over the Christmas holidays, has earned raves from audiences and critics alike. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 currently has a Rotten Tomatoes audience rating of 96%, and 87% from critics (the highest in the series). 

“It’s the best cast imaginable,” says director Jeff Fowler of the cast of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” in cinemas January 15

Director Jeff Fowler with Jim Carrey as Ivo Robotnik on the set of #SonicMovie3

Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which sees Team Sonic on a brand new adventure, welcomes back the franchise’s all-star cast, plus a few new additions. 

“We could not be more excited,” says director Jeff Fowler. “We’ve got Ben Schwartz back voicing Sonic; Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails; Idris Elba as Knuckles; James Marsden as the Donut Lord – aka Sheriff Tom Wachowski – Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski; and the incomparable Jim Carrey in not just one, but two key roles. Robotnik’s henchman Agent Stone is once again played by Lee Majdoub. Natasha Rothwell and Shemar Moore have cameos as newlyweds Rachel and Randall. Adam Pally drops in as everybody’s favorite goofy Deputy Wade. And last but not least, our new character, Shadow the Hedgehog, is played by Keanu Reeves. It’s the best cast imaginable.”

“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” scores 96% audience rating, in Philippine cinemas January 15. Plus, watch Jim Carrey play two roles in the “Two Robotniks” featurette

Plus, two Robotniks are better than one! Watch Jim Carrey play two roles in the “Two Robotniks” featurette

Jim Carrey and Jim Carrey in #SonicMovie3

Moviegoers have spoken, and they love Sonic the Hedgehog 3! 

The latest big-screen adventure of Team Sonic has earned a 96% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film, which opened in the US December 20, has so far earned upwards of $230 million at the global box office. It opens in Philippine cinemas January 15. 

Reviews from critics have also been mostly positive. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” currently holds a Fresh 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, higher than its two predecessors.