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During the recently concluded Summer Game Fest 2023, Insomniac Games has announced that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is coming to the PS5 on October 20, 2023. Built from the ground up for the PS5, the game will feature better visuals, faster web-swinging, 3D audio, and near-instant character switching to offer an incredible single-player open-world experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pBsUw0RI3Y Pre-orders for retailers in the Philippines and Southeast Asia will begin on June 16, 2023, and additionally, the pre-order bonuses of the game have also been revealed: Early unlock Arachknight Suit for Peter with 3 additional color variants Early unlock Shadow Spider Suit for Miles with 3 additional color variants Early unlock Web Grabber gadget 3 skill points Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Special Editions The Digital Deluxe edition of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will retail for SGD 109.00 / MYR 339 / IDR 1,179,000 / THB 2,590 and will include the following: Base game All the pre-order incentives…

It’s amazing to think about how gaming laptops have evolved. From hulking beasts to the current designs that feature a slimmer profile without compromising power, the technological advancements are very impressive, to say the least. Our sister site, Gadget Pilipinas, has showered one particular laptop with praise, calling it the “Gaming Laptop to Beat” back in 2022. Of course, with PC games getting more and more power-hungry, we needed something that could handle the rigors of our reviews and gameplay. Our good friends at Lenovo were more than happy to oblige and pointed us to the 7th Generation of the Legion 5i Pro. Despite being a gaming laptop that was launched back in 2022, this Legion 5i Pro had over-the-top specs that would still be considered overkill even early into 2023. Outfitted with an RTX 3070 Ti, we really couldn’t ask Lenovo for anything more except to call us up…

Square Enix and Akatsuki Inc have announced the launch of the Global version’s 3rd anniversary of Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe, also known as SaGa RS, for iOS and Android. This mobile game invites all players to join in the festivities and will be giving out up to 63,000 free jewels that can be redeemed from the appreciation login bonus, on top of an exchange ticket for their favorite Style. The anniversary site for the community will go live on June 8 as a token of gratitude for all the support received over the past three years. SaGa RS also has collaboration content themed around Saga Prefecture in Japan, which includes brand-new SS Styles of fan-favorite characters and a limited-time Conquest featuring the charm of Saga on the island of Kyushu. Additionally, a Romancing Festival 3rd Anniversary special offer will also give players summons using free jewels, enabling them to collect the…

SEGA has announced that the Summer Early Bird Sale is now live, offering discounts of up to 90% off on PS4 and PS5 titles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyIbxAUH9VU The sale will last until June 12, 2023, and here are some of the titles up for grabs: Like a Dragon: Ishin! (PS4/PS5) – 30% off Persona 5 Royal (PS4/PS5) – 30% off Soul Hackers 2 (PS4/PS5) – 50% off Lost Judgment Digital Deluxe Edition – 50% off Persona 4 Golden – 20% off Persona 3 Portable – 20% off 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim – 40% off For a full list, check out the Sega Summer Early Bird Sale Website.

Ubisoft and Level Infinite have announced that they have entered into a distribution partnership to bring Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence to mobile gamers in the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indonesia. The Division Resurgence is a new and upcoming free-to-play, third-person shooter RPG mobile game that will feature a new storyline, different specializations, and challenging enemy factions, and will be available for iOS and Android devices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AoHCmOa-1w Pre-registrations will start soon in the following countries – Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indonesia. No date was specified. A limited regional beta of the game will soon be available for download on Google Play Store in specific regions. Players who are interested in participating in the upcoming Regional Beta phase are encouraged to stay connected and follow our official channels for the latest news and announcements regarding the game’s test phases and release.

THQ Nordic and All Elite Wrestling have announced that pre-orders for the upcoming arcade wrestler AEW: Fight Forever are now available. Players who pre-order the game will gain access to 2 legendary wrestlers to join their roster – Matt Hardy and Broken Matt Hardy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCsq50Hlm-Y AEW: Fight Forever Pre-order Players can pre-order their copies of the game through the links below: Xbox Base Game Elite Edition PlayStation Base Game Steam Wishlist Additionally, THQ Nordic and All Elite Wrestling also revealed the contents of the AEW: Fight Forever Elite Edition, which includes: Early Access (24-hour/available Wednesday, June 28) Matt Hardy and Broken Matt Hardy Six additional wrestlers – Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler, The Bunny, Keith Lee, HOOK, and Danhausen Four mini-games inspired by the biggest wrestlers in AEW The game is launching on June 29, 2023 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Switch.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced that We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie is now available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The PC version of the game will be available tomorrow, June 2, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTnwYVhh09Q The Katamari Damacy Series Music Pack DLC, which contains 25 songs that fans of the series will love, is also available today. Players will be able to create their own original playlist with the addition of a new feature, the Favorite BGM function. Additionally, players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition, which is available exclusively for the digital download version, or purchase the Special Edition, which is only available on Steam, will receive the Little King and Little Prince Costumes – which can be worn by the Prince and any of his cousins. The contents of the deluxe edition are as follows: Base Game Series Music Pack DLC, which includes additional…

SEGA has announced that Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection is now available for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Etrian Odyssey is a 3D dungeon-crawling RPG where players select adventurers from a variety ofclasses and combine their skills to search for an immense treasure sleeping within a vast labyrinth,all while creating a unique and personalized map. This HD remaster will feature beautifully upgraded visuals and quality-of-life additions to further improve the experience of this classic 3D dungeon crawler. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3x5RPfIQKU Here are some of the quality of life additions you can expect from the game: Difficulty Levels Added – Picnic, Basic, and Expert Auto-Mapping – allows you to automatically record floors and walls More Freedom During Character Creation – Choose appearances from other classes Added “Reference” Function – allows players to look up information on their enemies during battle Online Play Added to Oceanic Quests (exclusive to Etrian Odyssey III) -…

The recently announced Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will be reusing voice lines from the original game, Konami has confirmed. Speaking to The Verge, Konami’s Head of Communications for the Americas has indeed confirmed that the upcoming remake will be reusing lines from the original game with no changes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNX8QCeymFM Considering this is a remake, fans have been looking forward to Metal Gear Solid Delta ever since it was announced during the recently concluded PlayStation Showcase. While the press release mentioned that the remake will be faithful and will “star the original voice characters,” it was unclear whether the original voice cast will be reprising their roles. That said, fans will indeed look forward to playing a faithful remake, more faithful it seems than the likes of what Capcom has done with Resident Evil 4 that put new twists and turns that offered a fresh experience overall. Alongside this…

Sony has announced the new PS Plus Essential Free Games for June 2023, and as seen on the PlayStation Blog, the latest lineup for subscribers includes NBA 2K23 (PS4/PS5), Jurassic World Evolution (PS4/PS5), and Trek to Yomi (PS4/PS5). All games will be available to download starting June 6, 2023, until July 3, 2023, and will be free for PS Plus subscribers across all membership levels. If you haven’t yet, picking up a subscription is a very good idea! PS Plus Free Games June 2023 NBA 2K23 (PS4/PS5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y194w_UnGMU&pp=ygUTbmJhIDJrMjMgcHM1IGxhdW5jaA%3D%3D Jurassic Park Evolution (PS4/PS5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7E4BNJjKu0&pp=ygUiSnVyYXNzaWMgUGFyayBFdm9sdXRpb24gcHM1IGxhdW5jaA%3D%3D Trek to Yomi (PS4/PS5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw2hx6uB7dQ&pp=ygUXdHJlayB0byB5b21pIHBzNSBsYXVuY2g%3D Before the May lineup expires, make sure you download the free games before they’re gone. Grid Legends (PS4/PS5), Chivalry II (PS4/PS5), and Descenders (PS4) will only be available until June 6, 2023. What do you think of the lineup this month?

Ubisoft has announced that Operation Dread Factor, the second season of Rainbow Six Siege Year 8, is now available. This season introduces Fenrir, a new Swedish Operator, a complete rework of the Consulate map, and important gameplay updates including a new Aiming Lane to test destruction damage for the Shooting Range, a new permanent arcade playlist full of game modes, and more. https://youtu.be/rR4XWFzsLTo Rainbow Six Siege Operation Dread Factor calls Fenrir, a new tactical Defender, into action with his F-NATT Dread Mine gadget. This shadowy gadget releases a Fear Effect gas that temporarily limits a person’s field of view, and as a result, strategic placement of the device will disrupt an attack, allow players to watch entry points, and cover their flank temporarily. Fenrir is a two speed, two health Operator, and his loadout features an MP7 or an SASG-12 as a primary weapon and a BAILIFF 410 as a secondary…

SEGA and Relic Entertainment have announced that Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition is now available on PS5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAviCWSdOdY Built for gamepads, Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition puts control of the battlefield in your hands with all new features designed to help you achieve ultimate victory in war or while battling other players in PvP. The new Command Wheel empowers you to quickly issue commands to your soldiers, allowing quick maneuvers and strategies. If the combat gets too heavy, use Full Tactical Pause in single-player modes to freeze the action, allowing players to breathe, reexamine the battle plan, issue new orders, and watch the action unfold. And if you need a little time in basic training, Commander and community content creator MoiDawg will get you combat-ready with basic training videos covering the HUD, Navigating the Command Wheel, Full Tactical Pause Overview, How to Navigate the Map, and tips and…

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that new cosmetic items will be available in Overwatch 2 as part of Pride celebrations happening starting June 1. Everybody that logs into Overwatch 2 will receive an extensive collection of profile Player Icons and Name Cards celebrating the many diverse identities that make up the tapestry of this fantastic community, the full list of which you can see on the official Overwatch 2 blog. LGBTQ+ heroes in the game will have specific Name Cards, including a lesbian card for Tracer, a gay card for Soldier: 76, a pansexual card for Lifeweaver, as well as a bisexual card for Baptiste, and a lesbian card for Pharah. Additionally, a brand-new short story has been published that focuses on Baptiste and Pharah’s identities. In honor of what Pride means to so many people–and for the original Stonewall riots that inspired this annual celebration–for the whole month of June,…

Genvid Entertainment and Konami Digital Entertainment have unveiled a new trailer for Silent Hill: Ascension that’s scheduled to go live later this year. The game is described as an “Interactive Streaming Series” and will expand the Silent Hill Universe while giving the audience the power to impact the story as this is a canonical entry in the franchise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP6R0bC4LYI Here’s an overview of the game: Silent Hill: Ascension follows multiple main characters from locations around the worldtormented by new and terrifying monsters. Lurking in the shadows, these monsters threaten to consume people, their children, and entire towns as they’re drawn into the darkness by both recent murders and long suppressed guilt and fears. In Silent Hill: Ascension the actions of millions will determine the outcome. By the time the last scene streams, which characters have survived? Will those who are left be redeemed, damned, or suffer? Even the project’s creators…

F1 23 is nearly here, and off the bat, EA has made it clear that the Braking Point story campaign would be making a comeback after skipping F1 22. Story mode enjoyers in sports games will be happy that all of the drama and intrigue that comes along with it will make a return, but will it be as well-received as its debut back in F1 2021? We’ve been given a chance by EA to take a peek at the first three chapters of the upcoming mode in F1 23 and see if this is indeed the return fans have been waiting for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UovIvKq6794 Braking Point in F1 23 follows the shenanigans of Aiden Jackson and Devon Butler, two bitter rivals that have somehow found themselves under the roof of team Konnersport Butler Racing Team. Now teammates, they have to somehow find a way to coexist or risk losing their…