Gaming
God of War Ragnarok goodies you should grab
Plenty of merch to go by
The much-awaited PlayStation exclusive game God of War Ragnarok is finally here. But that’s not the only thing that arrived. Coming along with the game is a bevy of merch and goodies that die-hard fans of Kratos and Atreus can get their hands on.
Showcased during the multiple launch events that PlayStation held across Southeast Asia are Ragnarok T-shirts, caps, and Casetify smartphone cases.. Here’s a glimpse of the events:
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Still not over the God of War Ragnarok launch last night!!! Ill be streaming the game at 9PM GMT+8. Thank you @PlayStationAsia !!
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Casetify X God of War Ragnarok
The Casetify cases features a collaboration with different artists across Asia. From South Korea, there’s Lee Kyu Young, from Taiwan is Chien Chih Kang, from Hong Kong is James Khoo Fuk-lung, and from the Philippines is Jappy Agoncillo.
Agoncillo’s art is also featured as a mural in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) along 7th avenue.
All the designs look dope and you can order them on Casetify’s website. They ship worldwide.
New Era caps and #FR2 shirts
For those who want to add GoW Ragnarok to their drip, you can grab these caps and shirts from New Era and #FR2.
The shirt features the game title in front and an artwork at the back with the quote “Fate only binds you if you let it.” Which is perhaps the best quote to pair the game with.
The #FR2 T-shirt is available at Popcorn Store (worldwide shipment). The t-shirt will also be available in Popcorn retail stores in Hong Kong, and Thailand.
You have more options with the New Era caps. There are three designs: One with just the game title, another with Kratos and Atreus, and lastly one showing two wolves — the same wolves shown on the Limited Edition, God of War Ragnarok themed Dual Sense controllers.
You can grab these online:Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippines
Or in stores:
- Hong Kong: Shop 331A, Level 3, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
- Hong Kong: Shop 508, 5/F, Hysan Place, Causeway Bay
- Macau: Shop 833, 3/F, Shoppers at Venetian, The Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macao
- Thailand: New Era Flagship Store – Siam Center M floor – 979 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Singapore: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #B1-20 VivoCity, Singapore 098585
- Indonesia: New Era Flagship Store – 1st – Unit L1-51a, Kota kasablanka
- Philippines: 114, Building B SM Megamall EDSA Corner, Doña Julia Vargas Ave, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong, 1550 Metro
- Manila, Philippines
- Vietnam: 3F Crescent Mall, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
PS5 Bundle
If you happen to not have a PlayStation 5 yet, you can try your luck in getting the PS5 bundle. It’s just your standard Disc Version of the PS5 but with the game itself. Still an awesome deal. You can check availability with your favorite retailers.
SEE ALSO: God of War Ragnarok Review
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.
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