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Gris is a Game About Life—and It’s Unapologetically Beautiful
There are games that are all about 3D graphics on the latest engines, action-packed scenes, and layers upon layers of backstories—and then there are games like Gris, an unassuming package of beautifully graceful watercolor art spun with a haunting soundtrack that perfectly tells a simple tale of a girl... Read more
Kingdom Hearts III Finally Gets A Release Date
After years of waiting, fans of the beloved Kingdom Hearts series will be treated to the latest installment in the franchise. Kingdom Hearts III will be released in the Philippines on January 29, 2019! The game started as a collaboration project between Square Enix and Disney. Kingdom Hearts because... Read more
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Is Coming On March 22, 2019
FromSoftware, famous (or infamous) for their “Souls” games (Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne), has a new IP that’s been making the rounds. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, is the latest title from the studio, offering a visual departure from the company’s more traditional art style while also putting in a... Read more
2K Announces NBA 2K19 Asia Tournament
For the fifth year in a row, 2K is giving fans of competitive NBA 2K games a chance to shine with the return of the Asia Tournament. This year’s 2K19 Asia Tournament is significant because the Grand Finals will be held in Manila, Philippines on March 2019. Local qualifiers... Read more
Left Alive’s Story Happens Only in One Day, Says Toshifumi Nabeshima of Square Enix
The entire story of Left Alive, the upcoming Square Enix game based on the 1995 game Front Mission, all happens in one day. During the ESGS Q&A with director Toshifumi Nabeshima and producer Shinji Hashimoto, Mr. Nabeshima expressed that Left Alive‘s story will be deeper and more complicated than... Read more
Booths and Other Areas Worth Visiting at ESGS 2018
ESGS day 2 is currently underway, and if you want to really immerse in the experience, then better head to the SMX Convention Center because there’s really so much to see–and you’ve only got until tomorrow to do so. We did a quick tour of the four exhibition halls,... Read more
MMO Brawler Game Lost Saga Is Coming To PH
There have been many different kinds of games that fall into the MMO category. Usually, role-playing games dominate this genre but a few have blended other mechanics to refresh the online multiplayer category. Games like Warframe, Dauntless, and Audition Online are considered MMOs, but are not really considered RPGs.... Read more
The PlayStation Classic is Coming to the Philippines
Be it PlayStation, PlayStation 1, PS1, or whatever you want to call it, the very first PlayStation console is making a return with the Play Station Classic (yes, people, it’s now called a ‘classic’ and we’re all old). Advertised to be “45% smaller than the original PlayStation,” this updated... Read more
Rapoo Releases New Gaming Peripherals
Peripherals manufacturer Rapoo has released their new line of gaming peripherals aimed at a very specific market: consumers who want the best in their mice, keyboards, and headsets but without a heavy cost that usually accompany anything tagged as “gaming”. Their latest line of peripherals boast multiple accolades from... Read more
A Fan’s Ode to the Final Fantasy Series on Sony Playstation
I have forever been a console gamer. I’ve tried to join the “PC master race”, but my fingers seem to be more wired for controllers than keyboards. I’ve had so many consoles throughout my life–from my Game-and-Watch, to my Famicon and my SNES–but I’ll focus on the Sony Playstation,... Read more