video-games | ABS-CBN News

War-themed video game fuels wave of misinformation

Anuj Chopra, Valentina-Paula Cabescu and Uzair Rizvi, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 04 02:42 PM

Footage from the war-themed Arma 3 video game, often marked 'live' or 'breaking news' to make it appear genuine, has been used repeatedly in recent months in fake videos about the Russian offensive in Ukraine. Read more »

Weak yen helps Nintendo lift annual net profit forecast

Natsuko Fukue, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 08 04:26 PM

Nintendo raised its full-year net profit forecast on Tuesday, with the weak yen and a solid performance by new games helping compensate for falling sales of its Switch console. Read more »

Video games could improve kids' brains, study shows

Issam Ahmed, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 25 05:54 AM

The results showed video games might be a better use of screen time than watching videos on YouTube, which has no discernible cognitive effects. Read more »

How video gamers are resisting a crypto onslaught

Joseph Boyle, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 10 02:14 PM

When video game designer Mark Venturelli was asked to speak at Brazil's biggest gaming festival, he submitted a generic-sounding title for his presentation -- 'The Future of Game Design' -- but that was not the talk he gave. Read more »

CCP announces winners of content creation grants

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 28 03:14 PM

A total of 17 individuals have been given grants amounting to over P16 million to develop computer games, animation, and comics. Read more »

Chinese official sacked for negligence, video game addiction

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 15 01:02 AM

A Chinese official has been sacked for negligence, video game addiction, and a litany of other offenses, authorities said, after a woman barred entry to hospitals due to Covid-19 restrictions miscarried. Read more »

Genshin Impact’s new region Sumeru: What we know so far

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 10 11:59 AM

After the surprise glimpse on the game’s geography towards the end of their 2.8 livestream last July 2, more about the island’s design were revealed. Read more »

PUBG Mobile, CebPac partner for gaming-themed flight

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 12:23 PM

PUBG Mobile teams up with Cebu Pacific to feature a gaming-themed flight for gamers and travelers alike on Wednesday, June 15. Read more »

EA Sports to end FIFA video-game partnership after three decades

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 11 02:57 PM

Launched in 1993, a generation of millions of football fans and gamers across the globe grew up playing the game and it became a huge money-spinner. Read more »

Timezone resumes play with new Robinsons Manila center

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Apr 23 04:00 PM

Timezone recently opened one of its largest family entertainment centers in the country at the Pedro Gil Wing of Robinsons Place Manila. Read more »

Players with disabilities score in gaming world

Daniel Hoffman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 04 11:44 AM

Long neglected by the industry, the issue of accessibility is increasingly front of mind for game makers. Read more »

Pokemon unveils 9th generation games Scarlet, Violet

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 28 06:43 PM

The ninth generation of Pokémon games is coming after a set of updates of the games were revealed Sunday. Read more »

WATCH: Capcom teases 'Street Fighter 6'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 23 03:05 PM

Japanese video game company Capcom this week teased the sixth installment of its hit game 'Street Fighter.' Read more »

FFVII makers say more projects for remake coming soon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 09:49 PM

As hit video game Final Fantasy VII (FFVII) marks its 25th anniversary, its makers on Tuesday said more projects for the game's remake will be coming soon. Read more »

Microsoft to buy US gaming giant Activision-Blizzard

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 19 01:30 AM

Merging with troubled Activision will make Microsoft the third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony, Microsoft says. Read more »

Paano kumita sa video game livestreaming?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 11 04:01 PM

Paano ba kumita mula sa video game livestreaming? At kilalanin ang ilang sikat na livestreamers sa NXT video na ito. Read more »

Take-Two to buy Farmville creator Zynga for $12.7-B

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 11 07:02 AM

Video game publisher Take-Two announced Monday is acquiring "Farmville" creator Zynga for $12.7 billion, in a major mobile gaming push by the maker of "Grand Theft Auto." Read more »

Metaverse gets touch of reality at CES

Julie Jammmot, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 07 03:10 PM

A jacket equipped with sensors that let wearers feel hugs or even punches in virtual reality was among the innovations giving the metaverse a more realistic edge at the Consumer Electronics Show. Read more »

NFL great John Madden dies at 85

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Dec 29 09:51 AM

NFL coaching great John Madden, whose influence extended through a long broadcasting career and into the age of video games, died on Tuesday at 85. Read more »

Axie Infinity is most searched game in PH in 2021

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 22 08:54 PM

Axie Infinity is the most searched game in the country in 2021, according to Google. Read more »