“Transformers One” trailer, starring Chris Hemsworth, makes historic launch in Space

The first trailer for Transformers One has just debuted like no movie trailer ever had: In Space! 

The long-awaited origin story of the most iconic characters in the Transformers universe will unfold in Transformers One. The action-adventure’s first trailer debuted as a literal space launch, journeying into space for an hour, 125,000 feet above the earth. At its peak, the trailer was revealed with a custom introduction video from Chris Hemsworth, who lends his voice as Orion Pax, and Bryan Tyree Henry, who will voice D-16.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/SIAqc-N_bd0

Transformers One reveals how Orion Pax and D-16, once brothers-in-arms turn into sworn enemies as leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime, and founder of the Decepticons, Megatron. The film also stars Scarlett Johansson as Elita-1, Keegan-Michael Key as B-127, along with Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fisburne, and Jon Hamm.

Transformers One arrives in Philippine cinemas on September 18. Join the conversation with #TransformersOne

Photo and video credit: “Paramount Pictures”

Here are the Winners of the Philippine ESports Awards 2023

The results are out, and here are the winners of the Philippine ESports Awards 2023 that was held at the GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium in the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. 

• PH Esports Lifetime Award - Alodia Gosiengfiao-Quimbo & Ronald Robins Creative Team of the Year - Overdrive Studios 
• CignalTV Production Team of the Year - CBZN Perspective 
• Esports Event of the Year - M5 World Championship 
• Esports Game of the Year - Mobile Legends Bang Bang 
• Pro Console athlete of the Year - Alexandre "AK" Laverez 
• Pro PC Athlete of the Year - Christian "Revenge" Amores 
• Pro Mobile Athlete of the Year - David "FlapTzy" Canon 
• Esports Coach of the Year - Francis "Ducky" Glindro 
• Breakthrough Esports Player of the Year - Alexandria "Alexy" Francisco Esports Game Publisher of the Year - Moonton 
• Smart Communications Esports Team of the Year- AP.Bren 
• San Miguel Corporation Esports Athlete of the Year - Angelo “Pheww” Arcangel Esports and Gaming Positive Influencer of the Year - Keith Medrano Streamer of the Year - Myrtle Sarrosa 
• Content Creator of the Year – Caisam Yvez "Wolf" Nopueto Esports Play-By-Play Caster of the Year – Pocholo “PochSpice” Estrada Esports Stage Host of the Year - Mara Aquino 
• Esports Desk Host of the Year - Mika “MikaFabs” Fabella 
• PLDT Enterprise Esports Manager of the Year - Jeff Victoriano of AP.Bren Esports Color Caster of the Year - Angelica "Honeyglaze" Cortez Esports Analyst of the Year - John Nathan "JohnxFire" Fernandez Esports Organization of the Year – AP.Bren 
• Esports Journalist of the Year - Mario “Abo” Limos & Carlos Pineda Esports Cosplayer of the Year - Charess

Sing along with Keith Urban and Snoop Dogg in the lyric video for “Let It Roll,” original music for “The Garfield Movie,” in cinemas May 29

Let the good times roll! Listen to Keith Urban and Snoop Dogg’s “Let It Roll,” lead single from the official soundtrack for The Garfield Movie, starring Chris Pratt as the voice of everyone’s favorite lazy orange tabby. Also featuring the voice of Samuel L. Jackson as Garfield’s dad, Nicholas Hoult, Ving Rhames and Snoop Dogg, The Garfield Movie opens in cinemas May 29. 

Sing along to the chorus! https://youtu.be/ofDDnraJABg

NU Laguna, MOONTON Games forge partnership to push for esports and gaming programs in the Philippines

From left to right: NU Laguna Associate for Academe-Industry Linkage Christina Galdo, Assistant Director for Academe-Industry Linkage Dr. Narro Navarro, Senior Director for Administration Jose Ricardo SA. Ocampo, Senior Academic Director Dr. Josefina G. San Miguel, Managing Director Benhamin F. Uichico, MOONTON Games Community Manager Ken Ryan Lee, Regional PR Manager Keith Medrano

International gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games and premier coeducational tertiary school National University Laguna have forged a partnership to establish a framework of cooperation and collaboration to implement esports and gaming programs for its students.

Held in National University - Laguna's Inspire Academy Lounge, the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) formalized the first of its kind partnership for the increased collaboration between the learning institution and the publisher to mount community events, spearhead curriculum development, and provide mutual access to relative information for the purpose of university endeavors such as immersion, internships, and researcher-student opportunities, among others. 

ESL FACEIT Group Expands Snapdragon Pro Series in Year 3

The World’s Largest Multi-Title Mobile Esports League Teams Up with Top Publishers to Empower New Ways to Compete, Grows Total Prize Pool to up to Nearly USD $4.4 Million

Cologne/New York/San Diego – ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, and Qualcomm Technologies Inc. today announced an expanded roadmap for Year 3 of the Snapdragon Pro Series, the world’s largest multi-title mobile esports league. Seasons 5 and 6 of competition feature the largest prize pool in Snapdragon Pro Series history of up to nearly USD $4.4 million. Competitors will have an opportunity to face off in seven of the world’s most popular titles thanks to the Snapdragon Pro Series teaming up with top publishers like Activision Publishing, Inc., MOONTON Games, and Supercell.

Meet the Cat Pack. Check out the character posters for “The Garfield Movie,” starring Chris Pratt, in cinemas May 29

Ready for a new Garfield adventure? Take a look at the characters of The Garfield Movie, starring Chris Pratt as the voice of everyone’s favorite lazy orange tabby. Also featuring the voice of Samuel L. Jackson as Garfield’s dad, The Garfield Movie opens in cinemas May 29. 

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/nOYZKHHHv2I

About The Garfield Movie

Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.

The stage is set. Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga are transformed as Joker and Harley Quinn in the new “Joker: Folie à Deux” teaser poster

The Clown Prince of Crime is back and this time he might’ve finally met his match. Joaquin Phoenix reprises his titular role, and joining him as Harley Quinn is singer and actress Lady Gaga. A trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux will be released on April 10.

Joker: Folie à Deux is a sequel to 2019’s Joker where it followed  Arthur Fleck’s transformation from washed up clown into Gotham’s most famous villain. Joker is the highest grossing R-rated film of all time, and the first R-rated film to gross over $1 billion worldwide. It received the Golden Lion award during the film’s Venice Film Festival premiere. Joker  was nominated for 11 Academy awards, including Best Picture, with the film winning Best Original Score and Phoenix winning for Best Actor. Other notable accolades include Best Score and Best Actor at the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.

Joker: Folie à Deux will make its way to Philippine cinemas on October 2.

Dive Into the Future of Gaming: Tokyo Game Show Event Briefing 2024

Attention all gaming enthusiasts and industry insiders! Tokyo Game Show, one of the most anticipated events in the gaming calendar, is thrilled to announce its exclusive Event Briefing scheduled for April 10, 2024, at Microtel, Pasay.

The Tokyo Game Show Event Briefing promises to be a landmark occasion, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the plans and initiatives that will shape the gaming landscape in 2024. This will showcase a sneak peek into what the gaming community can expect from this year's Tokyo Game Show.

Get the beat going by teamin' in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Squad up with your team in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to acquire free in-game items till 30 April, in celebration of the newest JPOP virtual group, Sparkle! Dazzle your opponents with the unlikely trio, that features Melissa, Estes, and Fredrinn in the 2024 ALLSTAR spotlight. Catch their ALLSTAR Rave Live happening on March 30, and preregister for exclusive rewards here: https://sg-play.mobilelegends.com/events/ALLSTAR2024/

The music fiesta brings players together through a series of celebrations and events to snag tokens and other exclusive in-game freebies. By teaming up with one another in a party or squad, players can acquire items quickly! For more details on the ALLSTAR RAVE Live, watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/q2fQwmF38XI

AP Bren has officially chosen Brody for the M5 Champion Skin, Paquito for the first-ever FMVP Skin

M5 World Champions AP Bren has officially confirmed Brody as their chosen hero to co-design with international gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games. The team was given the chance to work with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang maker as part of the perks for winning the world's biggest MLBB tournament hosted in the Philippines last December 2023. 

"We feel that Brody has been a big part of our success in the M5 series. This hero has helped our team consistently and ultimately helped retain the PH era of MLBB. We want this hero to represent our team’s success inside the game and for our fans to be part of that success by owning the skin and enjoying it," says Jab Escutin, AP Bren Director. 

The Philippine Esports Awards Continues to Honor the Esports Pioneers in the Country

A Celebration of Triumph in Philippine Esports

Witness the epitome of gaming excellence once again as the Philippine Esports Awards continue to honor the brightest and most promising athletes and personalities in Philippine esports. Organized by Esports Prime Media, the 2023 Edition of the awards will be held on April 11, 2024 at the GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium in the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. The awards is co-presented by PLDT Enterprise, San Miguel Corporation and CignalTV.

The 2024 MLBB CN Pre-season Invitational announced

Key visual of the 2024 MLBB CN Pre-season Invitational featuring the participating teams

The 2024 MLBB CN Pre-season Invitational has officially launched today, and will be held till 31 March. The competition is divided into two stages. Stage 1 features eight teams, including JDG, KBG, LL, MYG, NOVA, XYG, MXG, and MAX. 

After completing the two stages, the top-ranked teams will advance to the Esports World Cup (EWC) China Qualification Tournament, which is in conjunction with the Mid-Season Cup (MSC). 

With the official entry of the MLBB CN Esports in China, Mike Chu, the Head of the MLBB CN Esports region, stated, "We hope to create a stable competition system for local clubs quickly, establish competitive training opportunities for professional players, and bring the highest level of competition content for players who are looking forward to the launch and testing of MLBB CN in the short term."

Sparkle bright with the new Mobile Legends: Bang Bang ALLSTAR skins, featuring Melissa, Estes and Fredrinn!

Turn it up with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang latest JPOP sensation - Sparkle and march to the beat of their drum on 30 March.

Players can preregister for rewards at https://sg-play.mobilelegends.com/events/ALLSTAR2024/ and score exclusive deals during the ALLSTAR MEGA Sale.

Celebrate their debut and snag free exclusive rewards, such as skins, battle bonuses, star memories, and more!

Get Ready for the New Era of Action Shooters as Paravox Prepares for Open Beta Download the game to participate on the 3-vs-3 Action Shooter Game

Shooter Games, whether first-person or third-person, is one of the  most popular genres in online gaming. Gamers will always look for new shooter games that they can  dominate when it comes to competitive games, and it is a good time to introduce a new era of shooter  games. Game Developer 81Ravens is proud to announce that their Action Shooter Game Paravox is  launching its Open Beta Test on April 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM Philippine Time and is available on the Epic  Game Store. 

Paravox is a 3-on-3 third-person shooter set in a futuristic world that combines high-speed character  control with intense competitive play. Players can pick from different weapons based on their brands and  challenge other players in area-style maps. 

Max Releases New Teaser For The Penguin, Starring Collin Farrell

Max has released a new teaser for The Penguin, from Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, debuting this fall. Starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (aka “The Penguin”), the eight-episode DC Studios drama series continues The Batman epic crime saga that filmmaker Matt Reeves began with Warner Bros. Pictures’ global blockbuster The Batman, and centers on the character played by Farrell in the film.  

The Penguin stars Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, and Michael Zegen.