Philippines Now Joining Pokemon Go Craze Before Release

Niantic's Pokemon Go continues to become an overnight sensation breaking its own records in mobile app stores in terms of downloads and is now reaching more countries such as UK, Germany, other European countries that I don't know, and most recently Japan. The success and the thrill would also make Filipino fans more ecstatic about the highly popular augmented reality mobile game's upcoming release in our local shores. It's a good thing that Philippine companies are now starting to join in on the new mobile craze through their own efforts to make Filipino gamers prepare to catch virtual pocket monsters on the streets of Metro Manila. 

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.

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.

TrubeBytes: More for Broke

Local and international brands continue to showcase their own sleuth of engaging mobile devices that cater well to the more competitive smartphone market in the Philippines. With that along with the support from the local telecoms industry, the showcase could not stop. And here are some of them in the latest edition of TrubeBytes.

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.

TrubeBytes: Until Further Notice

The gaming world is talking about the highly popular augmented reality mobile game Pokemon Go which was initially launched in the United States and Australia, but those who are desperate to have the game installed on their smartphones especially from the Philippines should weep and wait. Why? It will be answered in this edition of TrubeBytes.

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 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.

TrubeBytes: On Android N and Gunbound Reborn

On this edition of TrubeBytes, the name for the latest version of the world's most popular mobile operating system has been officially announced while a once-popular online strategy game will make its return to Philippine shores after years of absence in the local gaming world. Also, one of LG's newest midrange smartphones is coming to the Philippines with a very interesting price tag and the number one television station in the country continues to prove its dominance in the media and entertainment scene, especially when it comes to the most important events in our country's history.

Between The Predator and The Republic

Acer Philippines recently launched its own line of gaming devices called the Predator, which is designed and made to compete with Asus's Republic of Gaming series. The new Predator line is comprised of desktops, laptops, tablet computers and computer accessories that are suitable for aspiring professional gamers and those who want to try MMORPG for the first time in the comforts of their own home. With professional gaming in the Philippines on its ongoing progression, I would ask myself why do we need to buy computers powerful enough to suit the needs of aspiring gamers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TrubeBytes: One Last Heap of Summer Newsbits

On June 13, 2016 right after the celebration of Philippine independence day, millions of elementary and high school students will go back to their respective classes for the start of the new school year, with some of them entering a new era in the history of education in the Philippines as the first batch of senior high school students which would be the complete implementation of the government's K-12 program. But, before the end of summer for these young minds, let me share with you one last heap of newsbits that would make your last days of summer well-worth with these news bites.

Game Reviews: Uncharted 4, Fire Emblem Fates

I am not into reviewing games because I don't have enough money to buy either all three next-generation gaming systems or their games, but I can assure you that watching my own selection of gaming reviews will give you something to talk about especially if you want to speak on social media your own thoughts about these reviews. But I can complement them with what I think about these games.

TrubeBytes: On PlayStation 4 and Philippine E-Sports

I was thinking about having a theme for the second edition of TrubeBytes, but I don't want to think about it right now. On this next edition, it seems that the Sony PlayStation brand is now back in track in the gaming world while the Philippines is still on a roll in the global electronic sports arena following the successful hosting of ESL One Manila 2016 last April with more intriguing developments in local e-sports.

TrubeBytes: Street Fighter V and HappyFresh

Starting today, I would compile some of the best and most intriguing articles from the World Wide Web and put them in short detail since there are too many that I can choose from. And I think we should start with video game publisher and developer Capcom's sentiments on Street Fighter V.