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We Love to Hate NBA 2K. So Why Do We Keep Buying It?

We all know the Philippines is a basketball country. It’s not hard to find a court here. They’re basically everywhere in our Filipino style. A power post, a street corner, or a ring nailed to a tree marks them. You name it, we probably have it. That love for the game doesn’t stop at the

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Opinion

Why Spider-Man Survives Every Decade, From Comics to PS5

Spider-Man: Brand New Day posted a record-opening weekend. It remains remarkable despite claims of superhero fatigue growing in pop culture. Marvel’s cinematic universe has slowed down, and superhero conversations have shifted. Spider-Man still pulls audiences in. That isn’t new. For more than sixty years, Peter Parker has endured changes across comics, television, and animation. Today,

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Games Updates

Pokémon Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin DLC Goes Underwater

Pokémon Pokopia is expanding its slow-life sandbox with its first paid DLC, taking players beneath the surface for a new underwater town, new Pokémon, furniture, building mechanics, and more. The Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin launched on August 5, 2026, alongside the free Ver. 2.0.0 software update. The DLC can be played

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Events

CODM Garena Qualifier Begins Aug 9: 10 Teams, 2 Spots

Call of Duty®: Mobile World Championship 2026 Garena Qualifier begins August 9 as teams battle for two berths on the world stage Ten elite teams will compete for a $20,000 USD prize pool and the chance to represent the Garena region at the World Championship Finals in Mexico City this December From August 7 to

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Events

GameOn Awards This PGDX 2026

The GameOn Awards Ceremony happened during the 1st day of the Philippines Game Dev Expo at the SMX Convention Center Manila! A ceremony of Filipino-made games and the passion behind them! Here are the winners! PGDX 2026 stage via Gaming Pinas School Category Game of the Year: Ctrl+Opt+Out (De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde) Best

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Opinion

Why Are We Paying for Games That Aren’t Finished Yet?

I used to hate Early Access. Back then, when you bought a game, that was it. You popped in the disc, installed it, and played. No day-one patches. No roadmap. No waiting for features that didn’t exist yet. Then Lethal Company and Phasmophobia happened. Suddenly, Early Access wasn’t just unfinished games—it was late-night voice chats,

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Events

PGDX 2026 Launches Official Steam Curator Sale

PGDX 2026 Partners with Steam to Launch Official Steam Curator Sale The Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026 has achieved yet another major milestone as it officially announces its partnership with Steam by launching the PGDX 2026 Steam Curator Sale. PGDX 2026 official poster via PGDX With this partnership, PGDX is ensuring that its outreach is

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Events

PGDX 2026 Celebrates Cosplay Community

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Game Dev Expo (PGDX) has officially announced its highly anticipated 2026 Cosplay Competition, introducing a high-stakes format that combines online community voting with a massive live stage showdown. This year’s competition bridges the digital and physical worlds by putting the spotlight on the community. Through an upcoming online voting phase,

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Events

Experience the Best of Gaming at PGDX 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026 is set to deliver an unforgettable gaming experience for every type of player, bringing together nostalgia, competition, and innovation under one roof this July 24–26 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Whether you’re a casual gamer, a competitive esports fan, or someone looking to relive gaming’s

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PGDX Launches HATCH for Filipino Game Developers

The Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) has officially launched HATCH, a new online platform dedicated to showcasing Filipino-made games and connecting local game developers with players, publishers, investors, media, and industry partners.  Designed as a year-round extension of the Philippine GameDev Expo, HATCH serves as a centralized digital hub where independent studios and aspiring developers can

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