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‘The Last of Us Part 2’ was never meant to satisfy
This treatise on empathy and forgiveness may be the needed, but not the easiest, pill to swallow
'The Last of Us 2': Are we not ready for a major character death in games?
Let's reflect on the hate 'The Last of Us 2' has received
Kobe Bryant honored on 'NBA 2K21' 'Mamba Forever' edition
The late Lakers star makes a return to the NBA 2K cover
Esports social network Kalaro to be launched in October
Kalaro wants to be an online hub for esports in the Philippines
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'
'Fortnite' removes police cars with eye on U.S. race protests
Fortnite's virtual world previously contained police cars, but those could no longer be seen in the latest version of the game
10 new games to watch for from the PC Gaming Show 2020
We get our first glimpses at previously announced games and some welcome surprises
PlayStation 5 fan-made renders draw interest in black console design
Apparently not everyone is a fan of the new predominantly white colorway
'The Last of Us 2' spoiler-free review
Like the original 'The Last of Us,' the sequel sets the bar for storytelling in a video game
All the games revealed at Sony’s PS5 showcase
From 'Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales' to 'Horizon Forbidden West,' here are all the games that have been announced for the PS5
Nintendo says 300,000 accounts breached after hack
Nintendo says an initial hack in April compromised 160,000 accounts and a further 140,000 breaches have been discovered since then
'LoL: Wild Rift' alpha invites to start on June 6 in the Philippines
Invites will be sent via email, with the alpha running from June 6 to June 27
PS5 games to be showcased on June 5, PH time
The games showcase will run for 'a bit more than hour,' says Jim Ryan, president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment
How to add PS4 storage space
With gamers buying titles digitally, there's been an added need for more storage
Beloved ghost-gobbler Pac-Man turns 40
As every Pac-Man player knows, the greatest joy comes from turning the tables by munching a power pellet, sending the ghosts fleeing in all directions as they suddenly become edible themselves
Pre-registration for ‘League of Legends: Wild Rift’ limited alpha now open in PH
Test your luck in getting early access to the much-awaited mobile adaptation of 'League of Legends'
What TV to get for the PS5 or the Xbox Series X
With the next generation of consoles upon us, it's time to see if we'd need to upgrade our screens
'Bayani' and Ranida Game's humble but heroic development story
Ranida Games seeks to immortalize Filipino heroes in their own way
'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1' and '2' get the remake treatment
A favorite among gamers in the 1990s and early 2000s, the remaster comes out on September 4, 2020
Gaming becomes king of entertainment in pandemic lockdown
'Following a record-breaking year in 2019, with gaming software generating $143 billion of consumer spend, the industry is now poised for further growth, with captive audiences worldwide acting as a catalyst,' says one industry report
Animal Crossing offers 'digital getaway' under lockdown
Gamers around the world are skirting lockdowns by strolling through parks, flying overseas, and watching sunsets in the virtual world of 'Animal Crossing'
'Last of Us Part II' gets new June 19 release date
The post-apocalyptic PlayStation exclusive gets a new release date, about a month after an announcement delaying its launch
Games to check out before PlayStation’s April sale ends tonight
Check the PlayStation Store for deals on games you may have missed when they first came out. Here's what we're eyeing!
Qualifiers for 'Call of Duty: Mobile' world championship kick off on April 30
The tourney will feature $1 million in prizes in the form of cash and in-game cosmetics
Digital video game spending hits record high under virus lockdown
The closing of real-world stores due to the pandemic is cited as a factor in gamers purchasing more titles as digital downloads
Inside the Industry: Twitch streaming with Ramenstyle
For this episode of Hustle's Inside the Industry, we talk videogames with Vince Cabrera aka Ramenstyle
To save bandwidth, Steam to only update games you actively play
Steam is hoping to help users manage their bandwidth by tweaking its automatic update feature to actively work only on recently played games
Athletes turn to video game streaming for coronavirus relief
Following the suspension and cancelation of major sports leagues, athletes decide to pursue video game streaming to raise funds for the fight against coronavirus
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
Online gaming booms as virus lockdowns keep millions at home
Online gaming proves a welcome diversion for many people chafing at movement restrictions, the cancelation of countless public events, and the relentless onslaught of news about the pandemic
6 mobile games to get you and your friends through lockdown
We’ve compiled a list of free multiplayer mobile games for you and your friends can socialize to
Xbox Series X features, specs revealed
Microsoft reveals new details about their fastest and most powerful console yet
Going viral: Demand for disease-themed movies and games explodes
Interest in 2011's 'Contagion' film, mobile phone game 'Plague Inc,' and Netflix's 'Pandemic' docuseries soar around the world
Ozil cut from video game in China over Xinjiang comments
US-listed Chinese internet company NetEase removes Ozil from the game due to his 'extreme comment about China'
Historic SEA Games gold couldn’t have come in better fashion for Sibol Mobile Legends
The Philippines completes a heady comeback against favorites Indonesia
‘Dota 2’: What you need to know
The esports juggernaut will be a medal event at the 2019 SEA Games
‘Dota 2’: Pro tips from the Sibol players
The members of the Dota 2 national team for the 2019 SEA Games share their tips to help you get a leg up against the competition
The D-I-Y joy of ‘Dungeons and Dragons’
What sets D&D apart from many games is that the goal of the game isn’t to win. What the game intends is for you to hang out with friends, create stories with them, and have fun.
‘Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’: What you need to know
The widely popular mobile game is the first title to be confirmed for the esports events of the 2019 SEA Games
‘Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’: Pro tips from the Sibol players
The 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang' national team for the 2019 SEA Games share their tips to help you beat the competition
‘StarCraft II’: Pro tips from the Sibol players
Justin ‘NuksPH’ Santos and Caviar ‘Enderr’ Acampado of Sibol Philippines, the national esports team for the 2019 SEA Games, share their tips on how you can step up your game in StarCraft II
‘StarCraft II’: What you need to know
The popular science-fiction strategy game will be a medal event for the 2019 SEA Games
'Arena of Valor': Pro tips from the Sibol players
The members of the Arena of Valor national team for the 2019 SEA Games give their tips to help you get better at the game
‘Arena of Valor’: What you need to know
The mobile multiplayer online battle arena is a medal event for the 2019 SEA Games
Showtime for Stadia cloud gaming service
Google is aiming for a piece of a global video game industry expected to top $150 billion this year by using its cloud computing technology offering rich features without the need for consoles
‘Hearthstone’: Pro tips from the Sibol players
Dustin ‘WaningMoon’ Mangulabnan and Jacinta ‘Jia’ Dee share their tips on how you can get better at 'Hearthstone'
'Hearthstone': What you need to know
Videogames are coming to the SEA Games. In case you haven't played Hearthstone, here's a quick explainer
China imposes curfew on minors in gaming crackdown
China's regulations will mean those under 18 cannot play games online between 10 pm and 8 am, and for only 90 minutes at a time during the daytime
Multiple sources say Diablo 4 will be announced at Blizzcon
An industry insider's tweet and an alleged mention of 'Diablo 4' on promotional material for a Diablo artbook spur speculation of a new game announcement
