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Pokémon takes on 'Mobile Legends' with new MOBA 'Pokémon Unite'
The game is being co-created by Tencent and Timi Studios, which developed another mobile MOBA, 'Arena of Valor,' and 'Call of Duty: Mobile'
Filipino-made RPG ‘Grand Guilds’ out now
(UPDATED) Works such as 'Final Fantasy XIII' and 'Adventure Time' serve as eureka moments for developer Justin Villegas
Nintendo online gaming network back after major outage
(UPDATED) Nintendo's network outage, which affected its online games but also its e-shop, is over
Tencent, Nintendo to launch Switch console in China
The console will be sold in China from December 10 for 2,099 yuan ($297), the companies announce at a launch event in Shanghai
iPhone 11 trade-in offers at Switch, Power Mac Center
Upgrade to the new iPhones by trading in your old iPhones and other gadgets
The original Nintendo Switch may be getting an upgrade – report
Legal filings point to upcoming Switch component upgrades
LOOK: The Nintendo Switch Lite Pokémon edition
It features illustrations of two new Legendary Pokémon at the back
Party switching: 'Perversion' of political system
The party-switching culture, academics say, are unhealthy in a democracy. Proposed changes to the Constitution attempt to curb this.
Midterm exodus: When political butterflies switch party alliances
Data analysis of recent elections shows that many local politicians usually jump to the party of the incumbent president during midterm elections
Nintendo says it's working with Tencent to release the Switch in China
The announcement comes a day after Nintendo unveiled strong full-year profit numbers lifted by strong sales of blockbuster game titles for the Switch console
Nintendo to release 2 new Switch models in 2019 – report
One version is reportedly more powerful than the base Switch, while the other variant is said to be the next in line to the 3DS throne
'Pokemon Sword' and 'Pokemon Shield' set for late 2019 on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch-based Pokemon trainers will finally have a mainline game in the series to enjoy!
'The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening' getting Nintendo Switch remake
This game, which originally came out in 1993, will get a 'modern re-imagining'
Nintendo says 9-month profit up nearly 25%, lifted by strong titles
'During the holiday season, software was a great driver of hardware sales,' Nintendo says in a statement
SNES games may be coming to Switch, dataminer claims
Having SNES games on the Switch adds nostalgic appeal to an already popular console
Nintendo first-half profit up 25% on Switch console sales
'Nintendo Switch hardware continued to be quite popular, reaching 5.07 million units sold' in the April-September period, the company says
Nintendo to make new version of Switch console for 2019 – report
The new hardware is reportedly slated for a Summer 2019 outing
'NBA 2K19' review roundup: The gold standard but pay-to-win system mars game
'NBA 2K19' continues to excel but microtransactions also continue to rule the day in online career modes
Nintendo first-quarter profits up 44% to $275 million on Switch sales
'For Nintendo Switch, hardware sales in every region have been trending upwards since the video game expo, E3, was held in the US in June,' the company says in a statement
Nintendo reveals 'Super Mario Party,' 'Fire Emblem,' 'Fortnite' for the Switch
Of the 3 games, Fortnite will be available the soonest, at 10:00 AM Pacific time (1:00 am, Manila time)
Square Enix's E3 2018 showcase is short and sweet
Here's a roundup of the major things from the Square Enix E3 2018 Showcase
20 games we’re excited to see at E3 2018
E3 is here and we’re listing the 20 titles we’re most excited to see at the premiere gaming event of the year
New Pokémon game coming to Nintendo Switch in November 2018
'Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!' and 'Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!' will retell the classic Kanto region storyline, and will have interoperability between the Switch game and Pokémon Go
Con-Com proposes ban on political turncoats, stricter rules for political parties
The Consultative Committee hopes the proposed provisions will lead to 'genuine party politics' based on ideologies instead of on personalities, but at least one member warns this would unduly punish those who feel that their party no longer represents their ideals
Nintendo annual profits soar 36% to $1.27 billion on Switch sales
Nintendo has been on a winning streak, with its Switch console flying off the shelves since its launch last year
Con-Com eyes ban on political butterflies in proposed charter
The Consultative Committee en banc is set to vote on the proposal on May 2
5 video games to watch out for this summer
Looking to beat the summer heat with some cool new games to play? Here's a quick list of our video gaming picks for the summer months!
$50 iPhone 5S swarmed by thousands in Malaysia
A Malaysian Apple reseller cancels its clearance sale last weekend after 11,000 buyers queued up for old Apple products including MacBooks and iMacs
Nintendo announces new Mario Kart game for smartphones
Nintendo also confirms that the Switch will be getting its online subscription service by September of this year
Nintendo raises profit forecast on strong Switch sales
The Kyoto-based video game giant says it now expects an annual net profit of 120 billion yen ($1.1 billion), a 41.2% rise from a forecast last October when it nearly doubled its previous net profit projection
Nintendo Switch emulator, Yuzu, in development for PC
While the playing of copyrighted material on emulation software has legal implications, those looking for a way to play Switch games they own, on a PC, may want to keep a close eye on this
Facebook testing account switching feature – report
Buzzfeed says the new feature will let a Facebook user navigate between multiple accounts
Rappler Game Night: 'Super Mario Odyssey'
We return to the land of goombas and koopas in the latest adventure of gaming's favorite plumber
[OPINION] Why the Nintendo Switch is winning hearts
A steady stream of good games packed into a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-use gaming machine makes Nintendo's Switch a winner
Nintendo nearly doubles net profit forecast on Switch console
The company now says it expects to sell around 14 million Switch consoles in the current business year, up from an earlier 10 million forecast
'Shin Megami Tensei V' coming to Nintendo Switch
Nintendo's Switch console appears to be the new home for the fan-favorite demon recruiting role-playing game
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Drama seri SWITCH yang terdiri dari 13 episode dan akan tayang setiap Kamis di Viu
Nintendo returns to profit on the Switch
Nintendo launches the Switch game console with a price tag of 300 It sold 2 7 million units by the end of the month and is now seen as a new pillar for the company s earnings
[E3 2017] Short and sweet Nintendo Spotlight packs 2017 with Switch games
Nintendo Spotlight also brings exciting news on the development of a Pokemon RPG for the Switch
[E3 2017] Bethesda brings in the old and the new
From Fallout to Skyrim to Wolfenstein Bethesda stuck to what they knew and introduced either additional content or sequels to their current creations Here are the highlights
Nintendo announces new Pokemon-related titles for Switch, 3DS
Nintendo brings Pokken Tournament DX to the Switch while the 3DS gets Ultra versions of Pokemon Sun and Moon as well as virtual console releases of Pokemon Gold and Silver
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, April 28, 2017
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Nintendo eyes sale of 10 million Switch consoles in 2018 fiscal year
The creator of the iconic Super Mario character launched the Switch in March 2017 and said it sold 2 74 million of the consoles in that month alone
#EarthHour2017: Filipinos shine light on climate action
The Philippines has been championing the switch off campaign since 2008 and has topped global participation records from 2009 to 2012 – earning the country the title of Earth Hour Hero Country
Due to flaw, the CIA can take over 318 Cisco switch models
Cisco reveals a vulnerability in their network switches that allows attackers to take full control of computers and other networked devices
[WATCH] Rappler Game Night: 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'
In this episode of Game Night join us as we take you on a short tour around the starting area of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
New Super Mario game confirmed for holiday 2017
Watch the Super Mario Odyssey trailer here
Nintendo Switch pricing, games, release date detailed
3rd UPDATE Nintendo s Switch has a 299 price point and is slated for a March 3 worldwide release Learn more about the console the Joycon controllers and some of the announced games and their trailers
Nintendo reboots with new Switch game console
Nintendo would not comment on the price and only said it would be first announced at the Tokyo briefing scheduled to start at 1:00 pm 0400 GMT; 12:00 pm Manila time
