Articles by Santiago Tiongco
Google Maps Update: App Now Highlights Areas Of Interest, Sports Cleaner Look
Google has recently rolled out a few simple graphical enhancements on its Google Maps platform for all devices that carry the feature. The updated user interface (UI) will now sport a cleaner look while still highlighting the important aspects of an area.
New 'Mobius Final Fantasy' Trailer Launches One Week Before Android And iOS Release, Showcases Console-Like Graphics
A new 'Mobius Final Fantasy' trailer for the upcoming mobile game was recently released to the public. The trailer, despite its shortness, showcases some of the fighting mechanics that players will get to experience once the game launches next week.
Nintendo Shares Go Down After Company Warns 'Pokémon GO' Impact Is 'Limited'
Nintendo has taken into account the success of the popular 'Pokémon GO' mobile game in which the company is referring to as fairly 'limited.' News of the labeling spread this weekend, sending the company’s stocks to a decline this July 25.
Moto E3 Press Images Get Leaked Along With More Details
New press renders of the upcoming Moto E3 have leaked on the web, giving excited consumers more details about the upgraded version of the Moto E. Alongside the new images are additional details on the Moto E3 specs.
'Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV' Movie Gets New Trailer, Release Date
Square Enix’s full-length feature, 'Kingsglaive,' recently received its slated premiere with a new trailer to boot. The movie is a spin-off of the company’s upcoming game, 'Final Fantasy XV,' and provides additional insight into the company’s newest RPG installment
'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance,' 'Ultimate Alliance 2' Coming To Xbox One, PS4 And PC On July 26
Marvel is re-releasing its hit games, 'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance' and 'Ultimate Alliance 2,' for the PS4, Xbox One and PC platforms. The titles will be sold digitally in separate or bundled offers, available starting July 26 onward.
Surprise: 'Metroid Prime: Blast Ball' Now Available For Free On The Nintendo 3DS
It’s finally here, well, the 'Blast Ball' 3-v-3 multiplayer mini-game for 'Metroid Prime' is here, and not the actual full game yet. What’s more, it’s currently available for free and can be downloaded through the Nintendo 3DS store.
'Overwatch' Hero Ana Arrives On PS4, Torbjörn's Turrets Now Nerfed Via Latest Update
The patch that rolled out earlier for PC has now arrived on PS4 consoles for 'Overwatch' players. This includes the latest hero, Ana, and the previously announced nerfs for Torbjörn’s turrets, which should balance out gameplay in conquer-based matches.
Samsung Assures Users S7 Active Won't Leak, 'Manufacturing Problem' Solved
In light of recent events that saw the Galaxy S7 Active failing tests it was purposefully designed for, Samsung recently announced that it has dealt with the factory defect. Future productions of the said device should reportedly work as intended.
Square Enix Developing Apple Watch-Exclusive RPG Called 'Cosmos Rings'
Square Enix is looking to expand onto other platforms by entering the smartwatch scene. A reported 'Cosmos Rings' title is slated to grace the interfaces of these small screen devices, featuring RPG elements.
Confirmed: 'System Shock' Remake Heading To PS4 Too
And it’s confirmed, for those who haven’t heard the news, 'System Shock' Remastered is slated to arrive on PS4 consoles as well. This brings the triad of gaming, including PC and Xbox One, in the upcoming remake’s sights.
Sony Z Series 4K TVs Unveiled, Price Starts At $6,999: Astronomical Cost For Phenomenal Features
The newest line of Ultra HDR TVs from Sony comes in the form of Sony Z Series 4K, starting at $6,999. These brand new TVs feature the latest innovations in display technology that greatly enhance home-viewing experiences.
Ubisoft Believes Nintendo NX Could Get 'More Casual Players Back To The Industry'
Ubisoft’s CEO was recently quoted, saying he firmly believes the upcoming Nintendo NX should be able to attract more casual gamers when it launches. Nintendo’s gaming rig is slated for a release next year.
Munch Those Dots: 'Pac-Man Championship Edition 2' Coming To Xbox One, PS4 And PC This September
The much-hyped and much-loved 'Pac-Man' game is returning this September in a new 'Pac-Man Championship Edition 2' installment. Console players and PC gamers will be brought back to a nostalgic but highly modernized title with features improving upon previous mechanics.
Mozilla Firefox To Block Flash Content 'Not Essential To The User Experience'
Mozilla Firefox is pushing plans that aim for the removal of the Flash Player plugin in the long run. In a recent announcement, developers explained that Flash-based content on most sites will be blocked immediately to improve end-user browsing experiences.
You Can Now Preorder The 'Gears Of War 4' Xbox One Elite Controller
A 'Gears of War 4' themed Xbox One Elite Controller is currently available for preorders starting today. The wireless controller features designs inspired by the upcoming title as well as distinct customized elements that set it apart from all other controllers.
Google Speeds Up Ads With Accelerated Mobile Pages
Google is ramping up its advertising platform for ads by upgrading its Accelerated Mobile Pages feature. Users’ ad experiences are expected to become faster and more reliable, further improving the effectiveness of placed advertisements.
WhatsApp Momentarily Got Blocked In Brazil Again: What Happened This Time?
WhatsApp found itself halting its services across Brazil just this July 19 after resisting orders that sought to gain access to its encrypted messages. The ruling was handed by the state’s judicial system following events of an ongoing legal battle.
'Pokémon GO' Player Gets Arrested For Trespassing On A Military Base
How far are you willing to go to become the greatest Pokémon master of all time in real life? Would you even trespass on a secured military facility just to complete your Pokémon roster?
Poke Radar Wants To Help You Catch 'Em All In 'Pokémon GO'
A new community-developed and community-run app, Poke Radar, is the perfect tool for all aspiring Pokémon masters. With features similar to the game’s Pokédex, players will be able to look for their next Pokémon more easily via the new app.
Facebook Wants Developers To Find The Right Users For Their Apps With New Ad Tool
Facebook is rolling out new features for its advertising platform in an effort to increase valuable traffic for all subscribed developers. The new features will help these advertisers further reach their target audiences, specifically, ones who could increase revenue over time.
Apple Music Matching Gets Smarter, Uses Method Similar To iTunes Match
Apple Music subscribers, rejoice! Your subscription’s matching system will now use a similar method that iTunes Match uses, paving the way for more flexible music times and decluttered music cloud.
Microsoft Unveils Video Streaming Service, And It Looks Like The YouTube For Businesses
Microsoft is heavily focused on providing more enterprise-oriented services for current and future business subscribers. Its latest offering features a video streaming service, Microsoft Stream, dedicated to internal workflows in a corporate system.
Dealerships To Get Compensation Amid Volkswagen Diesel Scandal
Volkswagen previously agreed to compensate owners of VW-manufactured vehicles that were involved in the company’s emission scandal. Dealers, on the other hand, have had no word about their own reparation until recently, when the company addressed such concerns as well.
'Pokémon GO' Contest: Catch A Rare Pokémon And Get $5,000 With Ripley's Go
A number of companies are jumping in on the latest Pokémon craze, the most recent of which is Ripley’s. Running under the Ripley’s Go campaign, players who catch the rarest Pokémon may be able to win up to $5,000.
Last 'Killer Instinct' DLC Character Of Season 3 Is Eyedol - Check Him Out [Video]
The last of the characters joining the Season 3 of 'Killer Instinct' is none other than Eyedol. Fans of the game should recognize him from the original 'Killer Instinct' title released back in 1994.
'The King Of Fighters XIV' Demo Launching On July 19
SNK Playmore is offering a playable demo to interested players who want to try out its upcoming game, 'The King of Fighters XIV.' The demo will go live on July 19 and will feature some of the gameplay elements in-game.
'Fallout' Modder Says Far Harbor Quest Resembles His Creation, Bethesda Says It's Just A 'Coincidence'
Games by Bethesda Softworks have been known to carry modding capabilities that let fans create their own content for the game. There're some instances, however, when mods and base gameplay interlope, blurring the lines between originality and ownership.
Xbox Sci-Fi Explorer 'The Solus Project' Now Available: 'No Man's Sky' Competitor?
Grip Games proudly presents 'The Solus Project,' a single-player planet exploration title that features dynamic environments and survival gameplay. As the herald of mankind, players brave the harsh environments of an alien planet in an attempt to save humanity.
New 'Hearthstone' Hero Morgl The Oracle Is A Murloc Shaman: How To Unlock Him
Exciting news for 'Hearthstone' fans: a new hero is slated to join your deck! It won’t be acquired easily, however, as a few couple requirements have to be met before players get their hands on the latest hero addition.
