July looks set to be the month for Nintendo Switch to shine, with a number of new titles coming for the portable console including the much-awaited latest entry in the Digimon franchise. There is also a new F1 game for fans of the sport and a possible gem in Stray, an intriguing third-person adventure in which you explore a futuristic city through the eyes of a feline. … [Read more...] about Games in July: F1, Digimon, and play as a cat in a post-apocalyptic future
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Playing a losing game with China
There was so much hype about the Philippines’ pivot to China, but there are no significant results until now. After President Duterte’s visit to China last month, his fifth, we can’t help but ask whether the foreign policy shift has indeed translated to tangible benefits for Filipinos. The stronger and warmer Philippine-China bilateral relations were expected to boost … [Read more...] about Playing a losing game with China
Open-world Chinese martial arts game Code: To Jin Yong teases epic wuxia battles
If you have a penchant for Chinese literature and are a fan of all the martial arts goodness written by renowned author Jin Yong, then perhaps this latest project by LightSpeed Studios will be right up your alley. The studio under Tencent Games/Level Infinite has revealed Code: To Jin Yong, the first AAA game from the developers being built on Unreal Engine 5. Based on the … [Read more...] about Open-world Chinese martial arts game Code: To Jin Yong teases epic wuxia battles
‘Not worth the risk’: Palau, Fiji call for deep-sea mining moratorium
Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr. speaks during the annual gathering for the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, U.S., September 21, 2021. REUTERS LISBON — Concerned about the potential impacts of deep-sea mining on ocean biodiversity, the Pacific islands of Palau and Fiji on Monday launched an “alliance” to call for a moratorium … [Read more...] about ‘Not worth the risk’: Palau, Fiji call for deep-sea mining moratorium
Soccer-LAFC general manager hopes Bale move not just for World Cup
(Reuters) - Los Angeles FC General Manager John Thorrington said Gareth Bale's stint in Major League Soccer will be the ideal preparation for the World Cup but they want him to stick around beyond the finals in Qatar. Bale, whose contract with LaLiga champions Real Madrid is due to end this summer, appeared to confirm the move in a post on Twitter on Saturday, writing, … [Read more...] about Soccer-LAFC general manager hopes Bale move not just for World Cup