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Work Hard, Play Hard: Best Laptops for Work and Gaming in 2024

Technology by pmbautista February 26, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of technology, it's no surprise that laptops are becoming more powerful, more versatile, and more portable to meet the needs of modern workers. The high-end hardware in gaming laptops makes them ideal for demanding tasks. If you’re in…

Mobile Games Galore: Five New Titles Still to Come in 2024

Gaming by pmbautista February 19, 2024

The evolution of mobile gaming has completely transformed our understanding of what it means to game on the go. Gone are the days of simple, point-and-click games that were confined by the hardware and software limitations of mobile devices in the late…

New MMORPG Crystal of Atlan Offers Closed Beta Test to PH Gamers

Gaming by pmbautista January 29, 2024

Crystal of Atlan, the new MMORPG that many gamers have been looking forward to, is now finally available for closed beta testing. Gamers from the UK, Canada, and the Philippines can be one of the first to try out the game for…

The Rise and Success of Mobile Esports in the Philippines

From Pocket to Podium: The Rise of Mobile Esports in PH

Gaming by pmbautista December 4, 2023

The world of competitive gaming, known as esports, has experienced meteoric growth in recent years. Traditionally, esports was synonymous with PC and console platforms, but a new player has emerged on the scene: mobile gaming. From the early days of computer shops…

Farlight 84: Why You Should Try Out the Popular Battle Royale Game

How Farlight 84 Managed to Draw In One Million PH Players Per Day

Gaming by pmbautista November 13, 2023

Battle royales are some of the most popular games of the past 10 years and Farlight 84 has quickly become one of the fastest rising competitors in the genre. The popularity of Farlight 84, particularly in the Philippines, rose pretty quickly after…

Smart and Eplayment Join Forces for Liga Adarna Season 7, “Bagong Lipad”

Current Events by pmbautista July 5, 2023

PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has once again teamed up with Eplayment Entertainment for the seventh season of Liga Adarna, the country's biggest all-female esports league. With the theme "Bagong Lipad," the upcoming season of Liga Adarna aims to highlight…

Win Cash and Gaming Rewards at Smart GIGA Arena’s First Anniversary

Current Events by pmbautista March 13, 2023

Smart GIGA Arena, the country’s first all-in-one esports platform, is celebrating its first anniversary with a one million-strong gaming community through a month-long esports extravaganza. Open exclusively to Smart and TNT customers, Smart GIGA Arena is an esports platform that lets users…

Win More Co-op Games with Voice Chat Apps

Gaming by pmbautista September 22, 2022

Playing online mobile games like the famous Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and PUBG Mobile with your friends requires stable communication to perfectly execute plays, just like Smart’s official esports teams, Smart Omega and Smart Omega Empress, do…

Must-Have Gaming Accessories for 2022

Gaming by pmbautista May 14, 2022

Level up your game with cool and useful accessories or peripherals that help bring out the best player in you. Whether you're a PC or a mobile gamer, we've got you covered. Read on to see 10 must-have gaming accessories for the…

Everything You Need to Know About Bulletpunk: BitWars

Gaming by pmbautista April 13, 2022

NFT games are all the rage today, with titles such as Axie Infinity being incredibly popular in the Philippines. Bulletpunk: BitWars is a new NFT game supported by Smart in partnership with Quiccs. It promises a new way of engaging with digital…