Gaming
ASUS TUF Gaming A15, A17 now official in the Philippines
New look, better specs, still TUF
The newest iterations of ASUS’ TUF Gaming series come with improvements on the inside and on the outside. New to the lineup are the 15-inch ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the 17-inch ASUS TUF Gaming A17.
Both laptops come with the latest 4th Gen AMD Ryzen processors and in the new Fortress Gray design. The TUF Gaming series are now in smaller but without any compromises as it adds more input ports like a USB 3.2 Type-C port for 4k display output.There’s also the DTS X: Ultra Audio speakers for audio improvement.
While some things changes, other stayed the same. The signature Military Grade Standard Durability that the TUF series has been known is still here.
Working in tandem with the Ryzen chips to deliver a powerful gaming experience is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU and up to a Ryzen 9 4900H CPU. Adding some smoothness is support for up to a 144Hz refresh rate display supported by Adaptive Sync Technology.
Pricing and availability
The first model for the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 will be the FX506IU-AL111T, equipped with the latest R7-4800H, GTX 1660Ti, with 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD + 512 SSD storage, topped off with the 15” FHD 144Hz IPS display.
The price is PhP 69,995.00 and will be available starting May 22, 2020.
Here are details for the rest of the models:
| Series | MODEL | LCD | LCD TYPE | CPU | RAM | HDD | VGA | COLOR | BUNDLE | SRP | ARRIVAL DATE |
| TUF GAMING A15 | FX506IU-AL111T | 15” FHD | IPS 144HZ | R7- 4800H | 8G | 1TB HDD + 512 PCIE2 | GTX 1660ti
6GD6 |
Fortress Black | TUF Backpack | PHP 69,995 | May 22, 2020 |
| TUF GAMING A15 | FX506IV-AL129T | 15” FHD | IPS 144HZ | R9- 4900H | 8G | 1TB HDD + 512 PCIE2 | RTX 2060 6GD6 | Fortress Black | TUF Backpack
TUF M5 Gaming Mouse |
PHP 79,995 | June 2020 |
| TUF GAMING A15 | FX506II-AL120T | 15” FHD | IPS 144HZ | R7- 4800H | 4Gx2 | 1TB HDD + 256G PCIE2 | GTX 1650ti 4GD6 | Fortress Black | TUF Backpack | PHP 61,995 | June 2020 |
| TUF GAMING A15 | FX506II-AL049T | 15” FHD | IPS 144HZ | R5- 4600H | 4Gx2 | 512G PCIE2 | GTX 1650ti 4GD6 | Fortress Black | TUF Backpack | PHP 51,995 | June 2020 |
| TUF GAMING A17 | FX706II-H7082T | 17” FHD | IPS 120HZ | R7- 4800H | 8G | 1TB HDD + 512 PCIE2 | GTX 1660ti 6GD6 | Fortress Black | TUF Backpack | PHP 71,995 | June 2020 |
| TUF GAMING A17 | FX706II-H7088T | 17” FHD | IPS 120HZ | R7- 4800H | 8G | 1TB HDD + 256G PCIE2 | GTX 1650ti 4GD6 | Fortress Black | TUF Backpack | PHP 64,995 | June 2020 |
Entertainment
Box office: Brand New Day set to surpass US$ 2 billion, drives Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 resurgence
Sony Pictures’ fourth Tom Holland feature film sets records
The box office performance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been nothing short of spectacular.
Sony Pictures’ fourth feature film featuring Tom Holland as the titular protagonist broke the domestic opening day record.
This feat narrowly beat the previous record set by another Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film in Avengers Endgame.
That strong opening continued in the next few weeks as Brand New Day became became the fastest to reach the US$ 500 million mark, breaching the milestone in just seven days, per LA Times.
The movie is already the highest grossing film of 2026, beating Toy Story 5.
Which such massive success so far, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on pace to beat Avengers: Infinity War for worldwide total gross.
With over US$ 1.7 billion grossed in just two weeks, the film is projected to surpass any point between the US$ 2.1 billion to US$ 2.3 billion mark.
It will become only the eighth ever film to surpass that mark once it reaches at least US$ 2 billion.
The others are: Avatar (2009), Endgame (2019), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), Ne Zha (2025), Titanic (1997), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and Infinity War (2018).
However, Endgame still holds an advantage, thanks to its international launch in major markets. The epic conclusion to the MCU’s Infinity Saga grossed US$ 2.79 billion during its 2019 run. And you will have to adjust that value slightly due to inflation.
In the Philippines, a strong market, Brand New Day has just eclipsed the PhP 1 billion mark, which is roughly about US$ 17.2 billion.
For comparison, it will definitely surpass Infinity War at some point, while Endgame grossed PhP 1.8 billion total or about US$ 34.56 billion at the time.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 experiences resurgence
Moreover, the film’s success also triggered a transmedia halo effect with Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 also experiencing a resurgence in sales and player engagement.
Per IGN citing Alinea Analytics, since the film’s release, the game sold over 300,000 more copies across PlayStation 5 and Steam within a two-week span.
This is the equivalent to over US$ 11 million in revenue for Sony and Insomniac Games.
Plus, for the first time since the title’s launch in 2023, it experienced more than one million daily active users.
A combination of movie hype plus some timely discounts contributed to the game’s resurgence, also proving that the Spider-Man franchise has always been one of the biggest and most relevant IPs of all time.
Gaming
Ghost of Yotei gets a story expansion in October
The Complete Edition comes with the expansion and a roguelike mode.
Ghost of Yotei is a classic RPG experience set in the same universe as its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. In my opinion, Atsu’s journey of revenge feels a lot more fun than Jin’s battle to save his homeland. If you’re in the same boat, Ghost of Yotei is coming back on October 1 with brand-new content.
Without delving too much into spoiler territory, Ghost of Yotei has a conclusive ending. Rather than shoehorning a forced epilogue, Echoes of Sekigahara, the title of the upcoming story expansion, explores Atsu’s past.
As with Tsushima’s expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara features a new map with new enemies, weapons, and collectibles. It will be set in two different time periods.
Besides the story expansion, the upcoming update also has a new mode called Most Wanted, which Sucker Punch Production describes as their “spin on a roguelike.” The mode explores Atsu’s experience as a headhunter, feeding her with bounties and earnable perks.
The two new content expansions will come with in the upcoming Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition. The new edition, coming on October 1, will also come with the co-op Legends mode. It also has a few perks and customization options. The edition will sell for US$ 70.
If you already have the base edition, you can grab an upgrade for only US$ 15. If you don’t want to pay for the upgrade, the game is still getting a few minor tweaks.
SEE ALSO: Ghost of Yotei review: A tale sharpened by vengeance
Gaming
Marvel Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 bundle SEA pricing
Available in Battle Yellow and Adamantium Limited Editions
The first look for the Marvel Wolverine Limited Edition PlayStation 5 Console bundle and accessories have just released.
The console inspired by the raw power of Wolverine and Insomniac’s Battle Reborn suit (Battle Yellow) and claws (Adamantium).
Along with its preview, here are the suggested retail price (SRP) details for markets in Southeast Asia:
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition Bundle
- SG$ 849
- MYR 2,799
- IDR 11,399,000
- THB 20,990
DualSense Wireless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition and Adamantium Limited Edition
- SG$ 115
- MYR 419
- IDR 1,549,000
- THB 2,890
- PhP 5,411
- VND 2,399,000
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro Console Covers – Battle Yellow Limited Edition and Adamantium Limited Edition
- SG$ 101
- MYR 369
- IDR 1,359,000
- THB 2,590
- PhP 4,767 (Battle Yellow only)
- VND 2,099,000 (Battle Yellow only)
The bundle and accessories will be available beginning September 15 in limited quantities. Pre-order will start from August 19 in local retailers, save for the PS5 and PS5 Pro console covers.
In Singapore, DualSense Wireless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Adamantium Limited Edition will be available exclusively through select retailer channels in limited quantity.
Marvel’s Wolverine releases on September 15 for PlayStation 5 consoles.
-
Automotive2 weeks agoVinFast debuts two-wheeler models, opens 21 e-motorcycle showrooms
-
News2 weeks agoOnePlus officially leaves the United States and Canada
-
Gaming2 weeks agoGenshin Impact opens Snezhnaya in Version 7.0 this August 12
-
Laptops6 days agoROG STRIX G16 Review: Building for the moment
-
Gaming1 week agoTides of Annihilation opens first public demo at Gamescom 2026
-
News1 week agoGoogle will force Android users to use Gemini next month
-
Gaming2 weeks agoStreet Fighter 6 adds first Filipino fighter Yasmine to its roster
-
Accessories2 weeks agoDJI Osmo Mobile 8P: From a videographer’s perspective




