Celebrate your favorite esports games at the first-ever Smart GAMERFEST on Oct. 22

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), in collaboration with the esports event management and production expert at Dark League Studios (DLS), is empowering esports players and fans to celebrate their favorite games at the first-ever, GAMERFEST at the SM Megamall, Megatrade Hall 2 on October 22, 2023, Sunday.

A free admission event, GAMERFEST will host the much-awaited live grand finals showdown of the Ultimate Battleground Championships on the Smart GIGA Arena, the first all-in-one esports platform in the country. This features tournaments in the King's League and Queens League for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, the Delta League for Call of Duty: Mobile, and the highly anticipated debut season of Survivors of the Wasteland for Farlight 84.

The event will also give fans a chance to see some of the country's (1) top esports content creators in action. These include Thirdy Gaming, Crush Gaming, Patsy Reyes, Honda Beast, Althea Vibal, Kim Pacheco, Clare Galang, and Christy Mae Imperial, along with   celebrated esports shout casters Leo Gaming, Toriyama, Odin, and Brigida.

Avatar: The Last Airbender debuts first look images of FIRE NATION characters

Netflix debuted several sizzling new photos of Fire Nation characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender. First Look Images include Daniel Dae Kim as “Fire Lord Ozai,” Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as “General Iroh,” Ken Leung as “Commander Zhao,” and Elizabeth Yu as “Princess Azula.” Plus a new image of Dallas Liu as “Prince Zuko.”

ABOUT AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by the firebenders towards conquering the world. With the current incarnation of the Avatar yet to emerge, the world has lost hope.

Live-Action Series ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’ Premieres Worldwide on December 14

More than three decades after “Yu Yu Hakusho” first captured the imagination of readers, the beloved manga gets a live-action adaptation that will debut exclusively on Netflix on December 14.

The original manga by the legendary Yoshihiro Togashi made waves when it was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump for four years from 1990. The series breathes new life into the story, and fans old and new can expect to encounter their favorite characters in ways that have never been seen before.

Hundreds gather at Ragnarok Landverse’s First Community Event!

Ragnarok Landverse just held its first community meetup event - Gathering of Citizens, accommodating over a hundred attendees to the venue! As one of the highly anticipated and downloaded NFT games in 2023, it’s no wonder that the event drew massive crowds. The event welcomed many enthusiastic fans, along with medias like Hungrygeeks and Ungeek, and several streamers and influencers including the popular Kay Ann Monsalve, Nikki Nikki, John Weak and more! 

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is top dog!

The sequel about everyone’s favorite mighty pups debuted at the top of the U.S. box office over the weekend with $23 million, bringing its worldwide total to $46.1 million – a mighty achievement given that the movie has opened at just 53% of the worldwide market. The film will open wider globally soon, including October 11 in the Philippines.

Directed by Cal Brunker, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie has scored well with moviegoers – mostly families with young children – who gave the film an A cinemascore. It holds an 82% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Netflix Reveals Title Announcement Art and Motion Art for highly anticipated Alice in Borderland: Season 3

Netflix has announced the third season of the Netflix Series "Alice in Borderland," the global mega-hit survival drama. Additionally, Netflix revealed that co-stars Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya will reprise their roles, and Shinsuke Sato will continue to direct the series. Art featuring the Joker playing card was also unveiled to declare the triumphant return of "Alice in Borderland."

Season 1 of "Alice in Borderland," which began streaming in December 2020, entered the Top 10 in at least 70 countries and regions, and boasted an audience score of 96% on the review website Rotten Tomatoes. Following this debut, people across the globe voiced their anticipation for the next season. Season 2 of "Alice in Borderland" began streaming in December 2022 and entered the Top 10 in at least 90 countries and regions, taking the number one spot in 17 of them. In Japan, it held the top spot for 14 consecutive days. Just four weeks after its release, it had been watched for 200 million hours, the most of any work from Japan.

Keep your eyes open for Season 3 of the Netflix Series "Alice in Borderland," which continues to deliver a strong message to the entire world about what it means to "live"!

The Most Wanted Crossover To The PBA ESports Bakbakan: Streetballers

The PBA Esports Bakbakan: StreetBallers press conference was successfully held last Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Dark League Studios. This event celebrates the Filipino spirit through a unique blend of sports and mobile gaming. 

In attendance were Carlo Giron and AC Valdenor from Dark League Studios, along with LJ Peniera and Jason Dayrit from PlayPark.

HOW IT ALL STARTED 

Back in May, StreetBallers by PlayPark stole the show with a surprise celebrity "tatluhan" showmatch featuring PBA players Jared Dilinger and Jerrick Ahanmisi, esports influencers Yuri Gaming and Chin Valdez, and special guests Altina and Althea Vibal during the halftime show of the PBA Esports Bakbakan: Mobile Legends Bang Bang Grand Finals. 

Mooneen officially launches “Rise of Elves” blockchain game in the Philippines

Taiwan-born gaming company Mooneen has officially launched its blockchain-based play-to-earn (P2E) game called “Rise of Elves” with a grand celebration at the Ayala Mall Circuit, Makati City, Philippines.

Rise of Elves has significantly grown and expanded across different markets, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore, and is currently being played by more than 66,000 players.

FARLIGHT 84 - Welcome to the New Era of Battle Royale

Getting global features on the F2P category of Steam, FARLIGHT 84 is making its debut globally. PC GAMERS are also welcome to download the game directly from the official website.  

Gamers around the world prepare to rule the battlefield. Farlight Games, the global publishing brand of Lilith Games based in Singapore proudly unveils the FREE global release of the multiplayer phenomenon, FARLIGHT 84 for PC on Steam. This revolutionary game is set to redefine the gaming landscape and take the battle royale genre to new heights.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCa0satloGQ

Metal Slug: Awakening Officially Open Beta

The wait is finally over!

Calling All Commanders, Mission Start!

Distributed by VNGGames, Metal Slug: Awakening - the latest mobile version of the renowned IP – Metal Slug licensed by SNK, developed & launched by Tencent officially open beta today! Crowned the most legendary IP for more than two decades, the game has certainly gained a special place in every gamers’ heart ever since the arcade generation. As the latest version of the classic IP series, Metal Slug: Awakening has instilled a comprehensive upgrade across all its iconic features, ranging from the characters to its gameplay – captivating all commanders to revisit the glorious yet exciting arcade gaming experience just like the good old time!

Metal Slug：Awakening officially open beta starting August 22!

ASUS Republic of Gamers Brings the World of Teyvat to SMX Aura

ROG Phone 7 powers the Genshin Impact tournament 

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 youth. Create a space for the student population around the nation to meet friends and develop their future professions in the esports, entertainment, and technology industries by using Genshin Impact, regarded as the most well-known RPG game in the Philippines. 

For fans by fans: Lifelong “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” fans Seth Rogen and director Jeff Rowe talk about their vision for “Mutant Mayhem”

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made a big impression on Seth Rogen at a very early age. “The animated series came out in 1987, when I was five. The first movie came out in 1990, when I was eight,” he says. “It was perfectly geared toward someone my age and I loved it. They were funny. They were referential. I started taking karate probably because of the Turtles. I was just kind of obsessed.”

Your Most Nostalgic Memory is back!

Distributed by VNGGames, Metal Slug: Awakening - the latest mobile version of the legendary IP – Metal Slug licensed by SNK, developed & launched by Tencent will officially open beta on August 22! The latest Metal Slug: Awakening also marked the strongest comeback of the legendary arcade game which is widely known for its side-scrolling game style and now replenished with refined graphics that reminisce all the iconic game scenes, characters as well as easter eggs! So, gear up commanders, and be ready to take on the nostalgic yet thrilling missions!

Metal Slug: Awakening officially open beta on August 22

From karate champion to Super Hero: “Cobra Kai” standout Xolo Maridueña plays his dream role in “Blue Beetle”

It’s a dream, surreal is really the only word I can use for it,” says Xolo Maridueña, who plays Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle in the all-new Super Hero movie from Warner Bros. Pictures, “Blue Beetle.”  

“For as long as I can remember, Jaime Reyes is the biggest Latin Super Hero in the DC Universe,” says the actor. “Growing up, my mom was a huge fan of comics and I think she passed down that liking to me, and it was always a dream to play this role and to get into this character.”

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/j6hxeDmcaME

More things to look forward to in “Blue Beetle,” according to filmmakers

While we’re all excited to hear our very own Inka Magnaye voice the Scarab in the Philippine release of “Blue Beetle,” there are many other things to look forward to about the all-new Super Hero movie from Warner Bros. Pictures and DC. Read on to find out what “Blue Beetle” filmmakers think will get moviegoers even more excited! 

Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña, middle) with the rest of his family in “Blue Beetle”