Rise of the Tomb Raider Comes to PS4

Following its successful exclusive release for the Xbox One late last year and its eventual PC outing in January 2016, Rise of the Tomb Raider is set to be released for the PlayStation 4 on October 11, 2016 and it will be dubbed as Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20th Anniversary Edition.

Standing On Own Grounds In The Big Screens

Movie buffs are enjoying their favorite movies being shown in movie theaters, but sometimes that there are those that are not or yet to be shown in cinemas that are standing in their own grounds and eventually conquering them. With that, I want to talk about two different movies that are true to what I said about it, namely The Secret Life of Pets and Ignacio de Loyola.

When The Force Meets The Law

The main cast of Encantadia 2016, the four new guardians of the gems.

GMA Network has brought back the mythical world of Encantadia that has been loved by millions of Filipino viewing households since its first inception in 2005, and the pilot episode of the 2016 reboot did not disappoint fans of the hit series and new viewers as it became a top trending topic on social media nationwide and worldwide. The only big problem is that majority of the Filipino viewing population prefer watching FPJ's "Ang Probinsyano" on their television sets rather than just a reboot of what was once popular about a decade ago. And you know what, this is a big deal considering that more Filipinos are starting to change what they want to watch for the benefit of their own pleasure.

All PBA, All the Time

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is now taking its television coverage to a whole new level as it recently affirmed its partnership with Cignal Digital TV, the fastest-growing pay TV service in the Philippines with more than one million subscribers,for the launch of PBA Rush, a 24-hour channel dedicated to showcasing the best from the first professional basketball league in Asia.

NES Returns in a Smaller Package

Following the success of the highly popular augmented reality mobile game Pokemon Go in the United States, Nintendo of America feels like it will be the right time for the company to bring back one of the most influential and popular video game systems in the world and the console that saved the gaming industry from total bankruptcy, the Nintendo Entertainment System.

The Trubist's Take on Pokemon Go

There is no stopping Pokemon Go from giving birth to legions of virtual monster hunters roaming around the streets and within various and popular establishments with their smartphone for cute pocket monsters as the highly popular augmented reality mobile game based on the phenomenal Nintendo franchise has reached several countries in Europe following its successful launch in the United States and Australia.

On Video Game Movies, Indie Gaming and Virtual Reality

Popular mobile games Minecraft and Fruit Ninja are already making their shift to the big screens and will have their movie adaptations be shown in thousands of movie theaters around the next year. These could have the potential to become new success stories in US box office following The Angry Birds Movie, but not all gamers and movie buffs are not happy with the move. It seems that it is because many think that adapting into a movie could tarnish the reputation of critics and enthusiasts who have been keen in the latest in the gaming world for years.

Trubiheart's Guide to Sony's New Greatest Hits

For those who don't know about Sony PlayStation's Greatest Hits, it is a series of massively popular and best-selling games previously released on Sony's gaming systems that started way back with the Sony PlayStation that has hundreds of popular games on its arsenal. Now, Sony has officially added popular PS4 games from Sony and Ubisoft to the said list and it will be available in packaged versions on all authorized PlayStation dealers this month. With that, let Trubiheart guide you to some of the games that will be re-released for the best-selling console today as Sony's newest Greatest Hits.

The Fate of the All-Female Ghostbusters Reboot

Next week, millions of movie buffs around the world will witness the anticipated return of the popular 80s supernatural action comedy film franchise in the big screens, but there will be a big difference on its return because it will be an all-female ghost busting quartet that will take the stage compared to its previous predecessors. What does it take for the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot to become big and successful in thousands of movie theaters in different countries? Well, the fate is in the hands of those who are willing to pay their hard-earned cash just to watch a movie.

The State of Competitive Gaming in the Philippines

2016 is indeed a big year for the Philippines when it comes to competitive gaming, more particularly the electronic sports industry. At one time, many Filipinos are just playing their favorite online games in computer shops for fun and sportsmanship. But some of them have dreamed of competing against some of the best online players from different parts of the world regardless of the game they want to play with. But now, our country is now making the right mentality and potential to become a force in the global e-sports world.

Celebrating The Legacy of News and Public Service

ABS-CBN Corporation, the premiere media and entertainment organization in the Philippines, recently launched the newest station ID of its flagship AM radio station DZMM which officially marked the start of the ladder's 30th year anniversary. It is only fitting for millions of Filipino TV viewers and radio listeners to mark the start of the celebration for one of the most popular and most active radio stations in the country today in a grand manner.

The Case of the Not So Happy Network

While rival Philippine television networks ABS-CBN and GMA Network continue to claim ratings dominance over each other based on data from their respective ratings providers, the happy network TV5 became the preferred network for male Filipino viewers and the younger audience as well based on ratings data released for the past two years until now. Despite this little achievement for channel 5 in the Philippines, many Filipino viewers are not happy and yet satisfied over the network's questionable programming formula that has slowly becoming a disappointment over the years since business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan took over in 2010.

Mighty No. 9 Not Beyond Expectations?

Last week marked the highly-anticipated launch of the crowdfunded action platformer Mighty No. 9 which was eventually witnessed by many gaming enthusiasts and especially retro gaming fans considering that the game is the spiritual successor of the Mega Man series in both gameplay and character design. But, game critics and supporters have expressed their disappointment over the game after multiple delays and communication problems over its release. And by the looks of it, the problem of the matter is the game seeing that it is not beyond what gamers want for the game that feels like a Mega Man game.

The Best of Everything Else at E3 2016

Microsoft's new Xbox One variations, Tekken 7, Death Stranding, Crash Bandicoot Trilogy Remastered, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are just some of what happened at last week's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, and I could not keep up with what else is happening there because of my capacity and ability to go on. But now it seems that I have to go on with other things that have happened at one of the biggest gaming conventions in the world since I think that there are those who want more of what is going on over there.

Of Resurgence and Breaking Hearts

The rainy season is upon us and La Nina is on the horizon, but this does not stop movie buffs from pouring cinemas watching their anticipated movie. And within the last two weeks of June, there are two movies waiting to be shown in hundreds of movie theaters in the Philippines that can personify two things - freedom and love. Oh, and I'm talking about the sci-fi action film Independence Day: Resurgence and the Star Cinema's Filipino romantic comedy movie The Achy Breaky Hearts.

The Trubist's Take on E3 2016

I have many things to expect at the recently concluded Electronic Entertainment Expo a few days ago, but what happened in the prestigious gaming convention is beyond my expectations making E3 2016 a big blast not just for me and millions of gamers around the world but also for the industry that continues to shine brightly even in unexpected situations. The only problem for me for my own take on the convention is that I had to rely on free data to know what is happening in the three-day event, but what I want to share with you will simply worth what you want for your own gaming experience in the near future.

How Learning Becomes More Fun with Knowledge Channel

About 25 million elementary and high school students in the Philippines have flocked to thousands of public and private schools in different areas all over the country last June 13, 2016 for the opening of the new school year, with 11 million of them entering senior high school for the first time as part of the country's full implementation of the controversial K to 12 program.

But despite the setbacks upon the new school year opening, students and teachers are finding more ways to make the new school year worthwhile. Heck, many of the student population are making use of the combined power of media and technology to make their studies not only worthwhile but also fun and understandable as well and it has become possible for them through Knowledge Channel, the first and only educational channel in the Philippines.

Facebook Enters World of Competitive Gaming

Facebook, the world's most popular and most influential social networking site today, is now making the transition of entering the world of competitive gaming as it is set to compete against popular electronic sports streaming site Twitch and Google's Youtube Gaming.

HOOQing Up to a String of Firsts

HOOQ, the premiere online entertainment service in Asia with more than 180,000 subscribers in the Philippines, recently announced its new string of firsts that would cater to the viewing choices of its consumers. And it seems that the most interesting among the said string is the service's first original series loosely based on a critically-acclaimed Filipino action movie.

The Trubist's Take on What to Expect at E3 2016

Thousands of game journalists and enthusiasts from all over the world will gather at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 14 to 16, 2016 for one of the world's largest and most influential video game conventions today, the Electronic Entertainment Expo or commonly known to gamers as E3. Throughout the course of the 22nd event that began in 1995, there are many things that gaming and pop culture fanatics would expect from the gaming world. And I think I should give you a lowdown on what would be showcasing inside the popular gaming expo.