Gaming
ASUS launches ROG Phone 6D MLBB Special Edition
In an exclusive Yu-Zhong themed gift box
Commemorating their two-year partnership, ASUS ROG and MOONTON Games are releasing a smartphone ready for the 2023 MLBB M5 World Championship. This is the ROG Phone 6D Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition.
The ROG Phone 6D Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition comes in a bundled gift box. Inside the box, you get the following:
- Premium Yu Zhong-themed DEVILCASE
- MLBB badge holder
- Handy MLBB screen-cleaning cloth
- AeroActive Cooler 6 clip-on external cooler
Naturally, you get the benefits of the ROG Phone 6D powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chip. It also has 2GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The phone is equipped with a 6.78 165hz AMOLED display. And its 6,000mAh dual battery system can be juiced up with a 65W HyperCharge adapter.
The ROG Phone 6D Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Special Edition retails for PhP 31,995. It’s now available in your nearest ASUS/ROG Concept Stores and multi-brand dealer stores.
For gamers looking to purchase online, head to the official ASUS E-store or the ROG Official Store in Shopee.
Gamers can also experience flexible payment plans through Home Credit. It’s available in their 12-month installment plan.
To know more about the latest ROG Phone 6D MLBB Special Edition, visit https://ph.rog.gg/ROGPhone6DMLBBM5SE and follow ROG Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly witter).
ASUS ROG at ESGS 2023
ROG will also be at ESGS 2023 at the World Trade Center from November 3 to 5, 2023. The ROG Booth will have their latest products on-hand loaded with exclusive game titles from SEGA, Capcom, Ubisoft, and more.
The ROG Phone 6D MLBB Special Edition will also be showcased in a mini MLBB tournament on Day 1. This is featuring Onic Philippines with a chance to win MLBB Diamonds or tickets to the M5 Grand Finals.
Kiyo and Alisson Shore will also drop by to give a special performance exclusive on the ROG Booth on Day 2.
Meanwhile, on Day 3 Peenoise Realm will go around the ESGS grounds to challenge booth-goers to a 1v1 game on Street Fighter 6 to showcase the ROG products’ power and portability.
ESGS Exclusive Promotions
| Model | SKU | Accessories | SRP | ESGS Exclusive Price |
| ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Qualcomm SD8 Gen2 16GB/512GB Storm White | Aero Case
USB-C® to USB-C® cable Sim Ejector Pin 65-Watt USB power adapter Documentation (user guide, warranty card) AeroActive Cooler 7 |
PHP 69,995 | PHP 66,995 |
| ROG Phone 7 | 16GB/512GB Phantom Black | Aero Case
USB-C® to USB-C® cable Sim Ejector Pin 65-Watt USB power adapter Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
PHP 54,995 | PHP 50,995 |
| ROG Phone 7 | 16GB/512GB Phantom Black | Aero Case
USB-C® to USB-C® cable Sim Ejector Pin 65-Watt USB power adapter Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
PHP 54,995 | PHP 50,995 |
| ROG Phone 7 | 12GB/256GB Phantom Black | Aero Case
USB-C® to USB-C® cable Sim Ejector Pin 65-Watt USB power adapter Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
PHP 50,995 | PHP 46,995 |
| ROG Phone 7 | 12GB/256GB Phantom Black | Aero Case
USB-C® to USB-C® cable Sim Ejector Pin 65-Watt USB power adapter Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
PHP 50,995 | PHP 46,995 |
In celebration of ESGS’s 10th Anniversary, ROG offers another set of exclusive deals for citizens of the Republic. Special ROG guests have their own set of unique codes. These provide exclusive bundled items for select ROG products purchased from the ROG Booth’s Partner store.
Use code “ONICPHxROG,” “KIYOxROG,” “ALISSONxROG,” or “PEENOISExROG” to avail of the exclusive offers. Special deals for ASUS E-Store shoppers as these unique codes can be used from November 3 to 8, 2023, for any purchase of the participating models.
Participating ROG Phone models:
| Model | SKU | Promo SRP | Accessories | ESGS Exclusive Bundle |
| ROG Phone 6D MLBB Special Edition + MLBB Gift Box | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ 12GB/256GB
Space Gray |
PHP 31,995 | Aero Case
USB-C® to USB-C® cable Sim Ejector Pin 65-Watt USB power adapter Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
ROG Cetra True Wireless Headset worth
PHP 4,510 |
| ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Qualcomm SD8 Gen2
16GB/512GB Storm White |
PHP 66,995 | Aero Case
USB-C® to USB-C® cable Sim Ejector Pin 65-Watt USB power adapter Documentation (user guide, warranty card) AeroActive Cooler 7 |
ROG Cetra True Wireless Headset worth
PHP 4,510 |
| ROG Phone 7 | 16GB/512GB Phantom Black | PHP 50,995 | Aero Case
USB-C® to USB-C® cable Sim Ejector Pin 65-Watt USB power adapter Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
ROG Cetra True Wireless Headset worth
PHP 4,510 |
| ROG Phone 7 | 16GB/512GB Phantom Black | PHP 50,995 | Aero Case
USB-C® to USB-C® cable Sim Ejector Pin 65-Watt USB power adapter Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
ROG Cetra True Wireless Headset worth
PHP 4,510 |
| ROG Phone 7 | 12GB/256GB Phantom Black | PHP 46,995 | Aero Case
USB-C® to USB-C® cable Sim Ejector Pin 65-Watt USB power adapter Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
ROG Cetra True Wireless Headset worth
PHP 4,510 |
| ROG Phone 7 | 12GB/256GB Phantom Black | PHP 46,995 | Aero Case
USB-C® to USB-C® cable Sim Ejector Pin 65-Watt USB power adapter Documentation (user guide, warranty card) |
ROG Cetra True Wireless Headset worth
PHP 4,510 |
Participating ROG laptops:
Everything listed here is bundled with an ROG Phone 6 (PhP 47,995). All laptops also come with W11 + H&S OFFICE.
| MODEL | SKU | SPECS | SRP |
| Zephyrus Duo 16 | GX650PY-NM044WS | 16″ WQXGA MINI LED 240Hz / R9-7945HX / 32GB x 2 / 2TB PCIE4 SSD x 2 (PERFORMANCE) / RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 / Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB | ₱379,995 |
| Zephyrus M16 | GU604VY-NM042WS | 16″ WQXGA MiniLED 240Hz / Intel Core i9-13900H / 64GB DDR5 / 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 | ₱339,995 |
| Strix SCAR 18 | G834JY-N6014WS | 18″ WQXGA 240Hz / Intel Core i9-13980HX / 32GB DDR5 / 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD x 2 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4090 16GB GDDR6 | ₱294,995 |
| Zephyrus Duo 16 | GX650PZ-NM045WS | 16″ WQXGA MINI LED 240Hz / R9-7945HX / 16GB x 2 / 1TB PCIE4 SSD / RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 / Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB | ₱289,995 |
| Zephyrus Duo 16 | GX650RW-LO113WS | 16″ WQXGA 165Hz / R9-6900HX / 16GB x 2 / 1 TB PCIE4 SSD (PERFORMANCE) / RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6 / Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB | ₱250,995 |
| Zephyrus M16 | GU604VZ-NM049WS | 16″ WQXGA MINI LED 240Hz / i9-13900H / 16GB x 2 / 2 TB PCIE4 SSD / RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 | ₱249,995 |
| Strix SCAR 17 | G733CX-LL032WS | 17″ WQHD 240Hz / i9-12950HX / 16GB x 2 / 2TB PCIE4 SSD / RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6 | ₱232,995 |
| Zephyrus M16 | GU603ZX-K8023WS | 16″ WQXGA 165Hz / i9-12900H / 16GB x 2 / 2TB PCIE4 SSD / RTX 3080 Ti / 16GB GDDR6 | ₱227,995 |
| Strix SCAR 17 | G733PZ-LL032WS | 17″ WQHD 240Hz / R9-7945HX / 16GB x 2 / RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 / 2TB PCIE4 SSD | ₱219,995 |
| Strix SCAR 15 | G533ZX-LN027WS | 15″ WQHD 240Hz / i9-12900H / 16GB x 2 / RTX 3080 Ti / 16GB GDDR6 / 2TB PCIE4 SSD | ₱218,995 |
Gaming
PRAGMATA launches with dual-character sci-fi action
Capcom’s long-awaited lunar adventure blends hacking and combat
CAPCOM has officially released PRAGMATA, a new sci-fi action-adventure title now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Set on the moon in the near future, PRAGMATA follows an unlikely duo navigating a lunar station overrun by hostile robots. Players take control of spacefarer Hugh and android Diana. Each one is equipped with distinct abilities that must be used in tandem to progress.
The single-player experience leans on a mix of action and strategy. Combat pairs with hacking mechanics. It requires players to switch between characters and coordinate their skills. These are necessary to overcome enemies and environmental challenges.
A Nintendo Switch 2 version is scheduled to arrive in Southeast Asia on April 24, 2026, with pre-orders now open.
Southeast Asia availability
PRAGMATA is rolling out across platforms with the following release schedule:
- PlayStation 5 — April 17, 2026 (Physical & Digital)
- Xbox Series X|S — April 17, 2026 (Digital)
- Steam (PC) — April 17, 2026 (Digital)
- Nintendo Switch 2 — April 24, 2026 (Physical & Digital)
Physical edition and early bonuses
Physical Standard Editions are available for PlayStation 5 starting April 17, followed by Nintendo Switch 2 on April 24.
Players who purchase from participating retailers in Southeast Asia may receive limited bonuses, including a Chibi Diana memo pad and an A4 clear folder with exclusive artwork. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Digital editions and extras
Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions are available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Nintendo Switch 2 version arrives on April 24.
The Standard Edition includes the base game, while the Deluxe Edition adds the Shelter Variety Pack. This bundle includes additional outfits for Diana and Hugh, extra background music tracks, gestures, a weapon skin, and a collection of in-game artwork.
Soundtrack rollout
Six tracks from the PRAGMATA original soundtrack, including the main theme “Memories Are You,” are now available on major streaming platforms ahead of the full release.
PRAGMATA is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version launching next week in Southeast Asia.
Gaming
Bloodborne is getting an R-rated animated film adaptation
And it’s going to be produced by Sony and Jacksepticeye.
FromSoftware fans are eating well these days. Though gamers are still anticipating the arrival of The Duskbloods on the Switch 2, the studio’s other franchises are getting well-deserved nods for adaptations: Sekiro, Elden Ring, and now, Bloodborne.
Sekiro has already been slated for an anime adaptation for a while now. Meanwhile, Alex Garland recently confirmed that he is adapting Elden Ring for A24. Today, Sony Pictures has confirmed that the studio is working on an R-rated animated film based on Bloodborne.
Via Variety, Sony Pictures president Sanford Panitch says that the upcoming adaptation will keep the game’s essence of horror and gore. With a name like “Bloodborne,” you can’t have an adaptation without a heaping of blood.
Besides Sony, the animated project has another big name attached to its production: YouTuber Jacksepticeye. Throughout his career, the creator has been vocal about considering Bloodborne as his favorite game of all time. He even has a tattoo of the Hunter’s Mark on his forearm. For this project, Jack will be a co-producer.
Though the creator’s skill in filmmaking is still a relative unknown, Jack’s love for the game should give the project a gamer’s voice. If anything, Markiplier’s recent Iron Lung adaptation offers optimism that YouTubers can also create decent films.
SEE ALSO: Elden Ring Nightreign is getting a DLC update this December
It hasn’t even been that long since Version 4.1 of Honkai: Star Rail dropped, and now, the space fantasy RPG will launch its Version 4.2 update on April 22.
Called “So Laughed the Masses,” this update continues the Trailblazers’ adventure in Planarcadia. The state of the Phantasmoon Games has grown increasingly complex, following the announcement that the victor will permanently become the Aeon of Elation.
Even more plots and schemes are bound to surface as Research Society of Happy Smiles leader Fulwish invites all Supplicants to a public debate. Trailblazers must successfully navigate every hurdle, obtain more Wishpower, and resolve the hidden crisis.
In Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2, all-new limited 5-star characters Silver Wolf LV.999 and Evanescia will become playable companions.
Furthermore, limited 5-star characters The Dahlia, Castorice, and Firefly, as well as Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao, will all appear respectively in the first and second-phase Warp events.
Trailblazers will also be able to unlock the brand-new Path of Elation.
The Version 4.2 update coincides with the third anniversary of the space fantasy RPG, and the title has prepared a series of special events and generous rewards for players.
Players can get 20 free pulls, Stellar Jade giveaways, and free character redemptions. And for a chance to win a Silver Wolf LV.999-themed car and other surprise gifts, simply participate in the “Aha’s Chosen: Spreading Elation Everywhere” online event.
For more on the update, here’s the latest trailer from HoYoverse:
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