OPPO is gearing up for a busy October, with two major launches set to spotlight its latest software and flagship hardware. The company has confirmed the global unveiling dates for ColorOS 17 and the OPPO Find X10 Series, with the software debuting first on Oct. 13, followed by the flagship smartphones on Oct. 21.
Monster Hunter Rise has shadow-dropped on Netflix, and it’s a big win for mobile gamers
It’s an exciting time to be a mobile gamer. Not only are we seeing a wave of major console and PC ports making the jump to our phones — with titles like Sifu, Dungeon Crawlers, and Saints Row: The Third slated for later this month — but Netflix has just done it again.
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo races into Gran Turismo 7 this October
Xiaomi is bringing its electric vehicle ambitions to the virtual track, officially dropping the sleek Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo into Gran Turismo 7 this October.
Vampire Crawlers brings chaotic deckbuilding to Android, iOS on Oct. 12
Poncle, the developer behind the runaway indie phenomenon Vampire Survivors, is bringing its turn-based spin-off to mobile.
Sifu brings its punishing kung-fu combat to Android, iOS on Oct. 12
Sloclap’s stellar 2022 kung-fu brawler Sifu is heading to Android and iOS on Oct. 12.
ColorOS 17 brings Android 17 to OPPO, OnePlus, realme devices
ColorOS 17 is here, and it is doing far more than slapping a fresh coat of paint onto Android 17. OPPO‘s latest major software release is staging a major overhaul across design, performance, and on-device artificial intelligence — and it is pulling OnePlus and realme along for the ride.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed mobile port launches on Android, iOS
Smartphone gamers are getting another console hit to add to their backlogs. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is now available on Android and iOS. It joins an increasingly crowded roster of mobile ports alongside the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, Red Dead Redemption, and Dave the Diver, which we just wrote about.
Dave the Diver mobile port makes a splash on Android and iOS
Dave the Diver has finally made the jump to smartphones. Originally launched on PC and consoles back in 2023, Mintrocket’s highly acclaimed indie hit is now available on Android and iOS.
ShopeeFood finally goes live in PH — but you might not see it just yet
If you’ve been opening the Shopee app strictly for flash sales and late-night checkout sprees, you might want to take a closer look. ShopeeFood is now rolling out in the Philippines, with the service initially available to a limited number of users in Metro Manila.
Diablo 5 is coming in 2029: Everything we know so far
In a surprise reveal at BlizzCon this weekend, Blizzard Entertainment confirmed that Diablo 5 is officially in development and targeting a “spring 2029” release. That said, this might be bad news for players still on the fence about investing time and money into Diablo 4. But considering fans waited an agonizing 11 years between the third and fourth games, getting a sequel this quickly is probably great news.
Saints Row: The Third Remastered brings GTA-style action to iOS, Android on Oct. 29
Gamers have a new open-world title to look forward to later this year. And no, we don’t mean GTA 6 — which, to be clear, is also scheduled to launch in 2026.
Fintech firm Salmon nets long-term NBA PH partnership
The NBA has a new official partner in the Philippines, and it’s not a traditional sports brand or a telecommunications giant. It’s Salmon Philippines. You know, that local financial technology company focused on digital banking and consumer lending through a mobile app.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time arrives on Android, iOS
Level-5’s hit time-hopping cozy RPG, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, is now available on mobile devices starting today, Aug. 20. Originally launched on consoles and PC, the game brings its complete island-rebuilding adventure to smartphones and tablets.
NBA 2K27 finally gives MyNBA the attention it deserves — and lets you rewrite history
For the last few release cycles, MyNBA players like us have had to sit on the sidelines while other game modes in NBA 2K received all the attention. But developer Visual Concepts is finally changing the game plan with NBA 2K27. MyNBA is getting a substantial overhaul, proving the classic franchise experience isn’t dead just yet.
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris coming to Android, iOS on Sept. 8
Lara Croft is taking another leap to smartphones and tablets. Feral Interactive recently announced that Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is officially launching on Android and iOS on Sept. 8.
iPhone users spend 40% more on microdramas than Android users, Omdia finds
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Facebook recently, you’ve undoubtedly been hit by a targeted ad for a microdrama. You know the ones: addictive, bite-sized episodes about secret billionaires, werewolf alphas, or elaborate revenge plots.
Got Alex Eala fever? This browser game lets you play tennis right at your desk
The Philippines might always be a basketball nation, but Alexandra “Alex” Eala seems to have singlehandedly hijacked the conversation right now.
Apple Pay now live in PH: How to set it up, pay in stores, and shop online
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We’re still a few months out from the start of the 2026-2027 NBA season, but 2K Games has already opened preorders for NBA 2K27 in the Philippines and the rest of the world, revealing a three-tier lineup headlined by Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and former NBA MVP and Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose.