【 PGDX 2025: LEVELING UP THE FILIPINO GAME DEV SCENE】

The Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2025 is pulling no punches as it charges toward launch—showcasing everything from pixel-era classics to boundary-pushing local indie hits.

【 TITO GAMING TOURNAMENT NOW OPEN】
Arcade memories come alive with retro tournaments featuring Counter-Strike 1.3, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and Tetris! If you grew up in an internet café or arcade hall, this is your moment.
Open to all proud Tito and Tita Gamers
️ Limited slots available – prove you’re the OG!

【✨ INDIE GAME STARS RETURNS】
Meet the sixth batch of visionary Filipino devs redefining what local games can be. Support your favorite title and help crown the People’s Choice Award winner, who will take home ₱100,000 in recognition of their creativity and vision.

【 PGDX WEEKLY LIVESTREAMS】
Stay connected with fresh episodes every week featuring cosplay icons, dev interviews, geek culture deep-dives, and community spotlights. Catch it live on the PGDX Facebook page!

From retro rivalries to future-forward storytelling, PGDX 2025 is building more than hype—it’s building a movement.

【 TEAMGROUP’s Self-Destruct SSD Redefines Industrial Cybersecurity】

TEAMGROUP has officially unveiled the INDUSTRIAL P250Q Self-Destruct SSD, a cutting-edge storage solution built for high-security environments — and winner of the 2025 COMPUTEX Best Choice Award (Cyber Security Category).

→ Features dual-mode data destruction: software + hardware
→ Built-in independent destruction circuit (patented) that directly targets Flash IC
→ Auto-resume erase even after power loss
→ One-click kill switch + LED status indicators for real-time destruction progress
→ PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD with speeds up to 7,000MB/s read / 5,500MB/s write
→ Capacities: 256GB to 2TB (3D TLC NAND + S.M.A.R.T. health monitoring)

In parallel, TEAMGROUP also earned a U.S. patent for their wide-temperature SSD tech, enabling smart thermal throttling from 85°C to 105°C — a perfect fit for EV ECUs, AI edge devices, and in-vehicle computing.

This dual milestone reflects TEAMGROUP’s commitment to secure, reliable, and innovative industrial-grade storage solutions.

It was inevitable given the initial collaboration with the TUF GAMING brand and the ROG x Hatsune Miku is the logical choice for most of ASUS’ anime collabs. As a Hatsune Miku collector, I am personally pleased with the tasteful design althouh going with a Helios rather than the Hyperion or an ROG Strix board than a ROG Crosshair, does upset me a little bit, but only a little.

We’ve reached out to ASUS for pricing and availability and while final is yet to be decided, availability for the Philippines will be very limited.

【 COLORFUL iGame Ultra Duo SSD GPU Unveiled – With Dual M.2 Slots】

Revealed quietly at Bilibili World 2025, Colorful Technology is revealing a variant of their ULTRA W series graphics card which equips their GPU with dual m.2 onboard SSD storage — introducing the iGame Ultra Duo SSD.

→ Equipped with two rear-mounted M.2 SSD slots
→ Possible on GB206 or GB207 GPUs (likely RTX 5050/5060 class)
→ Uses PCIe bifurcation to split lanes: x8 for GPU, x4 each for SSDs
→ No cables needed — just slot in your drives
→ Shared heatsink cooling benefits both GPU and SSDs

This combo of GPU and storage is ideal for space-conscious builders, SFF users, and content creators looking to streamline airflow and cable management in their builds although that PCIe power placement looks really off for me.

Credits to IT Home for the image and initial coverage.

【⚔️ Ghost of Yōtei – State of Play Gameplay Deep Dive Recap】

“She’s not a samurai. She’s not a ninja. She’s something else entirely.”

Sucker Punch has unveiled new gameplay details for Ghost of Yōtei, diving deep into Atsu’s deadly journey through the haunted lands of Ezo.

【️ Explore Ezo Freely】
Roam a massive open world at your own pace with side stories, bounty hunting, and a clue-based exploration system driven by enemy intel.

【️ Ghost Combat Evolved】
Use five distinct melee weapons—katana, spear, kusarigama, ōdachi, and dual swords—each suited to different enemy types. Combine them with ranged options like kunai, bombs, and blinding powder.

【 The Wolf Pack System】
Camp under the stars and meet allies who follow you throughout Ezo. Vendors, sensei, and peddlers offer upgrades and unique items directly at your camp.

【 Three Immersive Visual Modes】

Kurosawa Mode – Classic black & white cinematic presentation

Takashi Miike Mode – Gritty close-combat action with raw intensity

Watanabe Mode – Stylish lo-fi experience with original tracks from the Samurai Champloo director

【 Japanese Audio, Day One】
Play fully lip-synced in Japanese from the start. Two soundtrack tracks available now on streaming platforms.

【 Photo Mode Returns】
Capture stunning moments across Ezo’s snowy peaks, charred ruins, and windswept fields.

Ghost of Yōtei launches October 2, 2025, exclusively on PS5.

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NVIDIA’s 2025 school year campaign brings GeForce RTX 50 Series laptops and desktops to students across the Philippines—now available with exclusive offers from PC Express, PCWORX, Silicon Valley, and Villman. Learn, create, and game smarter.

This guide explores the best VPNs for Mac gamers in 2025, focusing on performance, low ping, and ease of setup—so you can game without compromise, no matter where you are.

HYTE announces release of GUNDAM WING collection including custom Y70 Touch, keycap set, desk mat, and wall scroll.