Gaming
NBA Store Greenhills offers first look at NBA 2K26
The new ProPLAY in action
Last month, NBA Philippines and TITAN officially opened the doors of their third NBA Store in Metro Manila. The new location at Greenhills Mall joins two other locations at SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia. To further celebrate the grand opening, the store recently brought the country’s first look at the upcoming NBA 2K26.
As announced last month, NBA 2K26 is all about improving the game’s ProPLAY, or 2K’s technology that uses real footage from NBA players to improve gameplay and animations within the game. The feature was first introduced in NBA 2K24 but has since been improved for more realism. Now, the game’s players will look more natural on the court for both the big men and the smaller guards.
To showcase how realistic the game feels now, the NBA Store at Greenhills Mall made a PlayStation 5 available for the public to try the upcoming game. The store also invited competing members from UAAP esports teams to showcase their skills on the digital court.
NBA 2K26 launches officially on September 5 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
However, if you pre-purchased the Superstar Edition and the Leave No Doubt Edition, Early Access is already available today.
In the meantime, if you need your NBA fix outside the court or the digital realm, the NBA Store at Greenhills Mall offers a unique Custom Lab experience to customize jerseys with your own name and number, actual Court Surfaces to try out new kicks, and a locally designed mural with the colors of the Philippine flag.
SEE ALSO: Before you buy: NBA 2K26
Accessories
Razer fully unwraps these limited BLACKPINK Edition gaming gear
They are finally coming in your area!
Initially teased a month ago, the much-awaited BLACKPINK x Razer collab has finally been revealed for all the BLINKs to see (and purchase).
Hitting the ‘DEADLINE’
ICYMI, BLACKPINK (or K-Pop’s biggest female quartet composed of Jennie, Lisa, Rosé, and Jisoo) started their highly-anticipated ‘DEADLINE’ World Tour just last year.
With Razer’s signature dark black styling paired with BLACKPINK’s bold and iconic pink scheme, this collaboration felt like the perfect match.
Now, if you’re the type of BLINK who still has a severe sepanx (like yours truly), all these limited BLACKPINK-themed gaming gear by Razer might just be the cure.
That said, here are all the BLACKPINK Edition gaming accessories you should expect from the Singaporean-American gaming giant.
Ornata V3 Tenkeyless – BLACKPINK Edition
A low-profile RGB keyboard with clicky Mecha-Membrane switches.
DeathAdder Essential – BLACKPINK Edition
Gaming mouse with ergonic comfort and precision alongside mechanical switches and programmable buttons.
Gigantus V2 – Medium – BLACKPINK Edition
Razer’s smooth and durable mouse mat with that BLACKPINK flair
Enki X – BLACKPINK Edition
Badly-needed gaming chair for all-day comfort combined with BLACKPINK’s aesthetics — made for your marathon gaming sessions.
Pricing and Availability
Here are the SRP of the special Razer x BLACKPINK Edition gaming essentials:
- Ornata V3 Tenkeyless – BLACKPINK Edition = US$ 119.99
- DeathAdder Essential – BLACKPINK Edition = US$ 49.99
- Gigantus V2 – Medium – BLACKPINK Edition = US$ 29.99
- Enki X – BLACKPINK Edition = US$ 499.99
These will all be released worldwide (excluding Canada and Japan) by the 2nd quarter of 2026.
Currently, Razer has set-up a pop-up store in Hong Kong. BLINKs in the area can experience all the special gaming gear with dedicated photo zones in the scene.
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This popped right in time as BLACKPINK will hold the Hong Kong stop of their ‘DEADLINE’ tour for three straight days — from January 24 (Saturday) until January 26, 2026 (Monday).
Moreover, these might just be the perfect complement to the quatro’s upcoming ‘DEADLINE’ EP by February 27, 2026.
Might as well, an advanced 10th year anniversary gift this August 2026.
Gaming
Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia remake, five other games
The company restructured into five different studios.
One to two decades ago, Ubisoft was one of my favorite game developers. From Assassin’s Creed to Splinter Cell to Prince of Persia, the company was a bastion for unique roleplaying experiences. Now, it feels like they’re tapping into old wells too many times. To try and rekindle the magic, Ubisoft has just restructured the company and, unfortunately, dropped or delayed some titles in development.
One of those canceled titles is the ill-fated Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. The classic game was a bright spot for the studio prior to the rise of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Back in 2020, Ubisoft announced a remake of the title. Sadly, it’s been in development hell with nary a peep from the studio. Now, it’s gone for good.
Besides Prince of Persia, Ubisoft also canceled five other titles but refused to name any of them. Plus, seven games were delayed. Though unnamed, one of those titles might be the rumored remake of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag.
The restructuring itself sees Ubisoft split the work among five development teams (via VGC). Vantage Studios, one of those “creative houses,” will oversee Ubisoft’s tentpole franchises including Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry.
The second and third houses will work on competitive games (such as Rainbow Six Siege) and live-service games (such as For Honor), respectively. Meanwhile, the fourth house will handle narrative-driven titles such as Anno and Prince of Persia. Finally, the fifth will work on family-friendly titles such as Just Dance and Monopoly.
SEE ALSO: Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin’s Creed game about the Civil War
Gaming
Civilization VII coming to Apple Arcade this February 5th
Features optimized for iPhone, iPad
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is getting an Apple Arcade Edition, dropping this February 5th on the gaming subscription service.
Developed by Behaviour Interactive and Firaxis Games, the latest entry to the Civilization series will now be enjoyed by those on Apple devices.
It will enable them to experience the strategic depth of building an empire to stand the test of time.
In Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, strategic decisions shape the identity of an evolving empire. Players rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history.
In the process, they will steer the course of their story by choosing a new civilization to represent their empire in each age of human advancement.
Players will construct cities and architectural wonders to expand territory. They will also improve civilization with technological breakthroughs, and conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations.
The Apple Arcade Edition of the game comes with new features. These include an exclusive mobile experience and intuitive touch controls optimized for iPhone and iPad.
For those interested, the Civilization VII Apple Arcade Edition’s App Store page is available here.
Earlier last year, the strategy title also released for VR, providing players with a new perspective on how to build their empire.
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