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10 Best Nintendo Switch Games to Make The Most of Those Joycons
Last October, Nintendo rolled out the OLED version of the Nintendo Switch to join its standard and Lite versions and to further cater to gamers’ varying needs from a console. And it looks like the Switch will just get better from here; after all, since its release in 2017, the success of Nintendo’s handheld console really proved to be a gamechanger, taking the portability of video games to the next level.

If you’ve finally decided to join the growing community of Nintendo Switch users, or are just trying to expand the library of games on your device, then you’re probably on the lookout for some Switch games that are worth your time and money. If so, you don’t need to look far. Here’s a list of some of the best games that you should definitely play if you have a Switch!

1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild showcases the peak of the Nintendo Switch’s potential. It takes players to the vast, open-world Hyrule where the iconic characters of The Legend of Zelda franchise reside. Embark on a journey across Hyrule’s beautiful and barren lands, climb its frozen mountains and flaming volcanoes, glide from its highest peaks in this open-world game that gives the players immense freedom. As Link, it is your quest to help Princess Zelda defeat the darkness from the evil Calamity Ganon and bring back the peace in Hyrule. The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is also expected to be released this 2022.

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2. Super Mario Odyssey

Mario is one of Nintendo’s most popular characters, if not the most popular. For the Nintendo Switch, the mustached plumber also got a triple-A game that takes the Super Mario gameplay to the next level. In this sandbox-style 3D game, you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a globe-trotting adventure where you can capture and control a variety of objects, animals, and even enemies, as you explore incredible new places far from the Mushroom Kingdom. Collect Power Moons to fuel the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser! The game also allows you to play with a friend where one of you plays Mario and the other plays the fun Cappy!

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3. Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is another must-have game for the Nintendo Switch, especially for those who want to just relax and enjoy playing with their console. Inhabit a deserted island and build a community from the ground up. Have a soothing island getaway where you can garden, fish, catch insects, befriend islanders, hang out with your friends, and so much more! With all the available tools, the possibilities seem limitless when it comes to decorating and putting a personal touch on your paradise! Nintendo also continues to release updates and DLCs for the players to expand their game with.

Download it here

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4. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The ultimate crossover of video game icons, Super Smash Bros. is an epic fighting game that you and your friends can totally enjoy. Packed with characters like Mario, Link, Kirby, Pikachu, Cloud Strife, Sonic, and Ryu just to name a few, Super Smash Bros. offers plenty of battle action with stages that can cater to up to eight players! Make your couch the next arena for a legendary competition with your pals! More characters are also being added to the roster via DLC.

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5. Pokémon Sword and Shield

Like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, the beloved Nintendo game franchise Pokémon also received an upgrade in the form of Pokémon Sword and Shield. Choose from the three starters: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble, and begin your journey as a newbie trainer in the immersive 3D landscapes of the Galar Region. Challenge the troublemakers of Team Yell, unravel the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta, and utilize the new power of Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon to become the next champion! Of course, always aim to catch them all!

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6. Luigi’s Mansion 3

It’s Luigi’s moment to step up and save everyone in Luigi’s Mansion 3! The green-clad plumber has been invited to the Last Resort Hotel, but when his brother and friends go missing, it is up to Luigi to save the day. Explore the creaky and creepy floors of the hotel, fight spooky ghosts with the all-new Poltergust G-00, and join forces with the green and gooey Gooigi to solve puzzling contraptions and defeat the bosses of each themed floor! Up to 8 players can also play together to ascend the ScareScraper via local wireless or online.

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7. Monster Hunter Rise

Whether you’re a fan of the Monster Hunter franchise or a newbie hunter, Monster Hunter Rise is definitely worth checking out for the Switch. Jump into the ninja-inspired village of Kamura where you, alongside your canine companion Palamute, go on a quest to become the ultimate hunter. Aside from its new environments and monsters, MH: Rise also introduces the high-flying ‘Wire Action’ gameplay which adds an exciting new layer to its combative gameplay.

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8. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the ideal couch game for up to four friends. The game features every track of the Mario Kart 8 on Wii U, including the DLC, plus new battle courses where you can race and crash your friends’ karts! Aside from returning favorites such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr., the Inklings of Splatoon are also joining in on the fun!

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9. Hades

One of the best video game releases of 2020, the indie video game Hades has found gamers’ respect that levels with Nintendo’s own triple-A games. In this rogue-like, hack-and-slash game, you play the Prince of the Underworld, Zagreus, who defies his father Hades and tries to escape the realm crawling with mythical monsters. Upgrade your weapons, grasp the power of Olympus, and discover the rich stories you can only find in the Underworld.

Download it here

10. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition

From the beloved Dragon Quest series, this game hails you as the Luminary– the hunted hero who must protect the kingdom of Erdrea from destruction. Join a ragtag group of adventurers, forge your gear, level up your party members’ skills, and engage in epic turn-based battles as you travel across the kingdom. This version also lets you change between HD and 16-bit graphics, giving everyone a kick of nostalgia for long-time fans of the series.

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Honorable Mentions
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
- Bayonetta 2
- Dark Souls Remastered
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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January 11, 2022
Here’s Where You Can Stream the ‘Peacemaker’ Series this January 13
Peacemaker, starring John Cena as the eponymous character, debuts on Thursday, January 13 only on HBO GO. Below are the official trailer and key art for the DC series written and directed by James Gunn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_ZcUbbduh0

Peacemaker will explore the origins of the character that Cena first portrayed in James Gunn’s 2021 film, The Suicide Squad, currently available on HBO GO. Peacemaker is a compellingly vainglorious man who believes in peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it.
The series also stars Danielle Brooks as Adebayo, Freddie Stroma as Vigilante, Jennifer Holland as Harcourt, Steve Agee as Economos, Chukwudi Iwuji as Murn, and Robert Patrick as Auggie Smith.

Gunn wrote all eight episodes of Peacemaker and directed five episodes. Gunn, Peter Safran and Matt Miller serve as executive producers on the series, with Cena as co-executive producer. Based on characters from DC, Peacemaker is produced by Gunn’s Troll Court Entertainment and The Safran Company in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Stream or download Peacemaker from January 13 but get introduced to the character first in Gunn’s 2021 film, The Suicide Squad, now available on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at http://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for as low as ₱99.70/month. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV, and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.
January 11, 2022
You Can Now Mix and Match Your Solo Meals at Max’s Restaurant!
Max’s Restaurant, the iconic Filipino restaurant chain famous for its Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken is encouraging guests to make 2022 their year by doing things their way, every day with the new Max’s My Way solo meals. Customers can begin choosing their own combos by mixing and matching different chicken meals with both classic and new side dishes.

There are numerous varieties to satisfy anyone’s palates, so fans will definitely not run out of choices. In fact, there are more than 365 possible combinations for each day of the year. Just follow these three simple steps:

Step 1: Choose your Solo Meal
1. One-Piece Chicken: Classic One-Piece Fried Chicken served with Java Rice and crispy Tamarind Chicken Skin that has an irresistible savory-sour kick. It also comes with Max’s signature sweet, nutty Caramel Bar®. (P239 for dine-in)
2. Chicken Quarter: All-time favorite 1/4 Chicken served with Java Rice and topped with crunchy and delectable Tamarind Chicken Skin that gives the right hit of salty- tangy goodness. It’s also served with a soft and chewy Caramel Bar®. (P269 for dine-in)
3. Giant Chicken Meatball: A juicy oversized Chicken Meatball drizzled with savory BBQ sauce. It’s tender on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside for delight in every bite. It’s served with Java Rice, Tamarind Chicken Skin, and a Sunny Side Up egg. (P199 for dine-in)
4. Chicken Chorizo: Max’s version of Chicken Chorizo seasoned just the right way for satisfying all-day dining. It’s packed with flavor and drizzled with rich sisig sauce. Each order comes with Java Rice, Tamarind Chicken Skin, and one Sunny Side Up egg. (P199 for dine-in)
Step 2: Choose your side (P69 each for dine-in)
1. Max’s Tofu – Fried tofu cubes sautéed with peppers in our very own Tofu Sauce.
2. Corn Sisig – A mix of corn and carrots tossed in our special sisig sauce.
3. Eggplant & Tofu – Breaded tofu cubes and fried eggplant mixed in a savory sauce.
4. Mushroom Salpicao – Button mushroom sautéed with lots of garlic and butter in salpicao seasoning.
5. Sweet and Spicy Tofu – Breaded tofu cubes tossed in our Sweet and Spicy Sauce.
6. Chicken Pancit Canton – Max’s famous Pancit Canton with sautéed vegetables mixed with our special sauce.
7. Mini Fried Ubod – Max’s Fried Ubod served with spiced vinegar.
8. Mini Fresh Ubod – Max’s Fresh Ubod served with a nutty ubod sauce.
9. Chicken Sisig Salad – A mix of fresh vegetables topped with Max’s Chicken Sisig drizzled with our own sisig sauce.
10. Max’s Coleslaw – Max’s Coleslaw topped with chicken floss, giving it more texture and flavor.
Step 3: Choose your beverage (P59 each for dine-in)
1. Sago’t Gulaman
2. Iced Tea
3. Soda
Aside from the new solo meals, all-time fan favorites like Best Plate, Fiesta Plate, and Platter Meal got even better. Best Meal consists of all of Max’s classic hits—one piece of Fried Chicken, Lumpiang Shanghai, Pancit Canton, Max’s Tofu, and Caramel Bar®, but now with additional Corn Sisig, Tamarind Chicken Skin, and Java Rice priced at only 399 for dine-in.

The best-selling Platter Meal is served with a Quarter Chicken, Java Rice, Pancit Canton, Tamarind Chicken Skin, and still complete with a Caramel Bar®. For those who prefer a lighter side dish, the Fiesta Plate has the same delicious inclusions but with Fresh Lumpiang Ubod on the side instead of Pancit Canton. These two classic combos are priced at only P338 for dine-in orders. With all these choices, there’s definitely a dish for everybody.

Max’s new My Way solo meals are available for dine-in, delivery, and take-out in all stores nationwide. Customers can also order via the Metro Manila hotline at (632) 888-79000 or online at delivery.maxschicken.com.

Everyone is invited to share their personal combinations to family and friends on social using the hashtag #MaxsMyWayMyDay. For more information, visit the official Facebook page at @MaxsRestaurant.
January 11, 2022
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Closes a Trilogy & Opens Up a Multiverse of Possibilities

With the character of Peter Parker in his last year of high school and the eyes of the world on him, it was clear that Spider-Man: No Way Home (now playing in Philippine cinemas) would be the final chapter in Peter Parker’s coming of age story.

Watch the film’s latest trailer below:

“This film is about him becoming the Spider-Man,” says Tom Holland, who reprises his role as Peter Parker. “It’s about him growing up, stepping up to the plate, and making his own decisions as a full-blown Avenger.”

No Way Home is indeed the culmination of the Homecoming trilogy… and the start of a multiverse of possibilities. In the first film, Homecoming, Peter gains a mentor in Tony Stark. Peter desperately wants to join the Avengers, but Tony Stark advises him to focus on being a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. In the second film, Far From Home, having lost his mentor and taken that to heart, he discovers that being Spider-Man means when duty comes calling, he must answer. At the end of that film, Peter is ready to be his own man and the hero that everyone wants him to be – when suddenly, his identity is revealed and he is framed for the crime of murdering Quentin Beck (a/k/a Mysterio).

Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Doctor Strange in Columbia Pictures’ SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME.

With Mysterio having revealed Spider-Man’s secret identity, and a less-hirsute J. Jonah Jameson having broadcast that identity to the world, Peter finds himself at the center of extreme controversy. “His world is turned upside down,” says Chris McKenna, one of the movie’s credited writers. “He had his ‘I am Iron Man’ moment, but he didn’t get to make it. It was forced on him from the grave by Beck. He’s hounded by J. Jonah Jameson and framed as a murderer. So at a moment when everything should be going great – he’s about to be a senior in high school, he has a girlfriend, he’s found a harmony between being Spider-Man and being Peter Parker – the whole thing is upended.”

Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) looks on at Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures’ SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME.

“Spider-Man’s biggest superpower is Peter Parker, and that’s because of his humility,” says Holland. “When that is at stake, his friends are at stake, his aunt is at stake, their lives have been ruined because of him, he knows he has to do something. What I love – and this is a constant reminder of how young Peter is – is the naivete of him going to Doctor Strange and saying, ‘Can you just make everyone forget who I am, is that something you can do?’ And that’s something only a kid would do.”

Doc Ock (Alfred Molina) and Spider-Man battle it out in Columbia Pictures’ SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME.

“If you think about what Peter’s been through, Strange is closely tied to a very substantial moment in his life,” says director Jon Watts. “In Endgame, Strange’s plan to stop Thanos leads to Peter losing Tony, his mentor, right in front of his eyes. I imagine Strange would feel some responsibility for that, so it’s understandable that if Peter came to Strange and asked for his help, Strange would oblige, even if it meant bending the rules a bit.”

Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures’ SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME.

That’s true even though Strange and Peter haven’t been super close in the past, according to Benedict Cumberbatch. “This chapter of their story brings them far closer to knowing and understanding each other,” he says “because despite the intensity of their experience together so far, they don’t actually know each other very well. Until this point, Strange has just seen a kid with extraordinary powers caught up in a problem far larger than either one of them.”

Strange’s spell opens the multiverse so that anyone in any universe who knew Peter Parker was Spider-Man could come into his world. It turns out, that’s a lot of people… Since the first Spider-Man movie in 2002, there have been a rogue’s gallery of villains that have discovered who is behind the Spidey mask: the Green Goblin, Doc Ock, Sandman, Lizard, Electro – all have threatened other Peter Parkers from time to time. When Strange’s spell collapses the boundaries between these universes, all of them are brought together to face this Peter Parker.

Spider-Man: No Way Home is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with #SpiderManNoWayHome

January 11, 2022
15 of the Best Psychological Thriller Anime Out There

If you enjoy stories that keep you at the edge of your seat, shock you with mind-blowing plot twists, and chill your spine with its disturbing scenarios, chances are, you’re crazy for psychological thrillers. However, if you ever feel like you’ve exhausted the most popular movies, shows, and novels under the genre, then you might just be scratching the surface, because the anime scene have some of the most thrilling stories waiting for you to discover! On this list, we’ve rounded up some of the best anime with psychological themes and hair-raising thrills that demand a place on your watchlist!

1. Death Note

Death Note is perhaps the most popular psychological thriller out there, having perfectly infused elements of the supernatural to a world that greatly reflects our own. It tells the story of the righteous high school student Light Yagami who picks up the Death Note– a notebook that could kill people just by writing down their names on its pages. With his genius mind and twisted sense of justice, Light starts killing off criminals using the notebook. But his killing spree is hindered by a mysterious detective known only as L, who challenges him on a battle of wits where the loser will either be killed or captured.

2. Monster

Monster has been around since the early 2000s but it remains to be an acclaimed title under the psychological thriller genre. It begins with the moral struggles of Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a prized Japanese surgeon in a German hospital. When he makes the choice of operating on a young boy over the city mayor, believing that it was the right thing to do, his life begins spiraling down into despair. Things get worse when the young boy grows up to be a dangerous serial killer, and Tenma feels responsible for putting a stop to him.

Photo: Viz website

3. Code Geass

To the uninitiated, Code Geass might appear to be an action-driven mecha anime, but it offers far more to the viewers with its mind-blowing mind games. The series revolves around Lelouch, the exiled prince of Britannia who was sent to Japan as a mere political pawn. With a thirst for revenge on his father and his own country, Lelouch then uses his genius and his Geass, which grants him the power to manipulate people, to take down Brittania and its king.

4. Steins; Gate

If Death Note has a murderous notebook and Code Geass has the manipulating power of the Geass, Steins; Gate uses time travel to propel its thrilling tale. It centers on Okabe, a self-proclaimed mad scientist, who invents a device that could send emails to the past, making changes to it. But when the research organization SERN sends its men to retrieve it, his friend Mayuri gets killed. To save Mayuri from her fate, Okabe must undo the changes they’ve made in time, but not without consequences.

5. Erased

This anime also incorporates time travel into a mystery thriller. Erased follows the aspiring manga artist and pizza delivery guy Satoru who has the power to go back in time a few minutes earlier when someone around him is about to die. But when his mother gets murdered, Satoru is suddenly sent back to 20 years ago, giving him another chance, as his 9-year-old self, to save a childhood friend from being killed by a serial killer.

6. Future Diary

Future Diary is one of the most popular anime out there under the survival game subgenre. And while it has plenty of action, it also offers some huge psychological thrills and shockers. The series begins with the god of space and time, Deus Ex Machina, orchestrating a game of kill-or-be-killed between twelve individuals, who he’d given the power to predict the future through their diaries. Yuki is one of the competitors, and while he seemed to be an easy target, another player appears to protect him no matter the cost. But could he trust her with his life?

7. B: The Beginning

If you’re a fan of crime thrillers, then this sci-fi anime is worth checking out. In the futuristic city of Cremona, a mysterious figure known as Killer B throws the city into chaos by enacting vigilante justice in its streets. To catch the dangerous murderer, the Royal Investigation Service (RIS) calls in the seasoned investigator Keith Flick to get on the case, but as Keith delves deeper into the mystery, plots of corruption, human experiments, and domestic terrorism begin to unravel before him.

8. The Promised Neverland

The Promised Neverland‘s second season received mixed reactions after taking a different route from the manga, but for those who don’t have the time to read its 20 volumes, the anime is still worth watching. Unlike the other titles on this list, The Promised Neverland‘s main protagonists are just children, but it does not take long for the anime to take a dark turn. The series revolves around the children of the orphanage Grace Field House, who lives a seemingly perfect life with the caretaker they call Mama. But the lives of the house’s most intelligent kids, Emma, Norman, and Ray, are upended when they discover that they are being raised as livestock for flesh-eating monsters. The three must then plan an escape and save the other children from their cunning Mama.

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9. Perfect Blue

This film from 1997 is regarded as one of the classics that needs to be seen by fans of psychological thrillers. In Perfect Blue, the J-Pop idol Mima Kirigoe decides to leave her group to pursue a career in acting. But as the work becomes more demanding and the group she left getting more success without her, Mima’s life seems to be going downhill. On top of it all, an obsessed fan starts stalking her, slowly driving her into insanity as the reality and fantasy converge before her very eyes.

10. Paranoia Agent

Also from the director of Perfect Blue, Satoshi Kon, comes this thrilling anime series about a bizarre figure called the Lil’ Slugger. The story begins with Tsukiko Sagi, a character designer who created the popular pink dog Maromi but is pressured to recreate her success. One night, she is attacked by an elementary school boy with a bent golden baseball bat. When another victim surfaces, detectives Ikari and Maniwa set out on a mission to track down and stop the perpetrator, as the paranoia among civilians rises.

11. Terror in Resonance

Terror in Resonance is another anime that depicts the spread of terror among people. It begins with a terrorist attack on a nuclear facility in Japan, causing great chaos among the citizens and the authorities who are supposed to track down the culprits. Six months later, a video surfaced on the internet with two teenagers who identify themselves as ‘Sphinx’, threatening to cause further destruction across Tokyo. With the mass panic and the dangerous terrorists on the loose, Detective Kenjirou Shibazaki finds himself desperate to find answers.

12. Death Parade

One of the questions that many of us will carry throughout our lifetime is what will happen when we die? Death Parade offers a unique take on an answer. In the anime series, there is no Heaven or Hell. When people die, they are sent to the Quindecim, a mysterious bar run by the white-haired Decim. To judge the dead whether they should be reincarnated or sent to the Void, Decim plays games with them that would bare their nature.

13. Psycho-Pass

Psycho-Pass is a cyberpunk thriller that explores psychological themes in a dystopian setting. In this series, advanced technology has become able to calculate a person’s criminality potential through mind scans, which is used to enforce the law and apprehend possible perpetrators. Akane Tsunemori, joins the law enforcement to uphold justice, but as she discovers more about the present system, she begins to question if they really have a flawless method in keeping the peace in the community.

14. Moriarty The Patriot

Fans of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes will surely be interested in this anime that carries a familiar name. Moriarty is best known as Holmes’ archenemy, with intellect on par with the iconic detective. But in this series, William James Moriarty is not just a genius criminal mastermind. The series gives him empathic motives, making him a hero of sorts determined to rid his country of its most rotten people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN0et_oxumc

15. Alice in Borderland

Alice in Borderland gained immense popularity thanks to its live-action adaptation on Netflix. But years before, the original manga has been adapted into a three-episode original video animation (OVA), which is more loyal to the original story. Alice in Borderland centers on Arisu and his friends Chota and Karube, who are suddenly thrust into the world of Borderland. Here, they have to play death games to survive. As they are faced with deadlier challenges, their instincts for survival become more apparent toying with their feelings and principles.

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January 10, 2022
TV Guide: Movies Showing From January 10 to 16, 2022

Isn’t it a bummer when you see your favorite movie already playing halfway through when you turn on the TV? Fret not! From rom-com and action to horror and thriller, we’re giving you a heads up on all the must-watch movies on TV from January 10 to 16, 2022.

January 10, Monday

Para Sa Hopeless Romantic
(1:30pm, PBO)
A student writer struggles to find a happy ending to her romantic novel after her real-life romance falls apart.

Dekada 70
(7pm, Cinema One)
In the Philippines, Amanda and Julian are doing their best to rear their five sons during the repressive dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Though the parents view themselves as apolitical, most of their sons bristle at life under martial law and turn to various forms of activism — or to simple teenage rebellion — for release. After the family becomes the victim of extremist violence, Amanda begins to find her own dissident voice.

January 11, Tuesday

Miss Granny
(12pm, PBO)
An elderly woman finds a second chance at youth after a life-altering experience at a mysterious photo studio.

Shake, Rattle and Roll 13
(5pm, Cinema One)
Rival witches take over the bodies of two teenagers in “Parola,” one of three horror tales; the others are “Tamawo” and “Rain, Rain Go Away.”

January 12, Wednesday

Die Beautiful
(9pm, Cinema One)
A Filipino transgender woman’s last wish is to be presented as a different celebrity on each night of her wake.

No Other Woman
(9:30pm, PBO)
A woman discovers that her husband is having an affair with a customer’s daughter.

January 13, Thursday

A Very Special Love
(1pm, Cinema One)
Editorial assistant Laida Magtalas finds herself working for the man of her dreams, Miguel Montenegro, but remains blind to some hard facts.

The Breakup Playlist
(7pm, Cinema One)
A story about an aspiring professional singer and a rock singer who collaborates in a song. As they work on their song, they start to develop feelings for each other.

January 14, Friday

The Girl in the Orange Dress
(5pm, Cinema One)
After a night of partying, a young woman wakes up in a movie star’s bed.

Who’s That Girl?
(5:15pm, PBO)
Elizabeth, a shy girl, deeply in love with John, a campus heartthrob receives a life-changing pep talk from him and a few years later, is transforms into a beautiful and successful career woman.

January 15, Saturday

The Third Party
(7pm, Cinema One)
Faced with unfortunate complications beyond her control, go-getter events manager Andi Medina has no other person to turn to. She is then forced to reconnect with her ex-boyfriend, cosmetic surgeon Max Labarador. Much to Andi’s shock, Max is already in a three-year live-in relationship with pediatric oncologist Christian Pilar. With nowhere else to go and left with no other options, she agrees to live with the couple – both parties agreeing to a deal that will change the course of their lives and hearts.

January 16, Sunday

My Ex and Whys
(5pm, Cinema One)
Popular blogger Cali is hired to work on a marketing campaign alongside another viral sensation, who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend. Former playboy Gio is intent on proving he has changed and winning Cali back.

Mr. & Mrs. Cruz
(7:30pm, PBO)
Raffy and Gela find themselves taking off for Palawan to escape the not so great realities of their current lives and catch up on their respective me-time. But as fate would have it, they find themselves meeting and enjoying each other’s company.

January 10, 2022
WATCH: Neo & Trinity’s Journey in New ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Promo Clip

The chemistry, the power… Watch the cast and filmmaker reflect on Neo and Trinity’s journey through the Matrix in the newly released vignette below. Don’t miss them reunite in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action thriller The Matrix Resurrections in Philippine cinemas on January 12.

From visionary filmmaker Lana Wachowski comes “The Matrix Resurrections,” the long-awaited next chapter in the groundbreaking franchise that redefined a genre. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in the iconic roles they made famous, Neo and Trinity.

Return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. To find out if his reality is a physical or mental construct, to truly know himself, Mr. Anderson will have to choose to follow the white rabbit once more. And if Thomas…Neo…has learned anything, it’s that choice, while an illusion, is still the only way out of—or into—the Matrix. Of course, Neo already knows what he has to do. But what he doesn’t yet know is the Matrix is stronger, more secure and more dangerous than ever before. Déjà vu.

Reeves reprises the dual roles of Thomas Anderson/Neo, the man once saved from the Matrix to become the savior of humankind, who will once again have to choose which path to follow.

Moss portrays the iconic warrior Trinity… or is she Tiffany, a suburban wife and mother of three with a penchant for superpowered motorcycles?

Reeves reflects on the appeal of this new film, asking playfully, “So, what the heck is going on here? Isn’t Neo dead? Wasn’t there peace? I mean, in `Revolutions,’ the Machines stood down. They were gonna live and let live. They were gonna let people out of the Matrix. In Zion, people were dancing and cheering; everything seemed great… Well, what we’ll come to learn is that things didn’t quite go the way we thought. That was really intriguing.”

Another face fans of the films are no doubt eager to see return is that of Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity. Moss feels a certain shift in reality with regards to the project, feelings that make her question her own placement in this world, real or simulated.

“People would always ask me ‘Is there going to be another Matrix?’” Moss recalls. “And I would think ‘No, absolutely not.’ Never in a million years did I ever think we would be doing this again. Sometimes I wonder if I’m actually in the Matrix doing The Matrix. Maybe this is my dream world, because it’s such an incredible experience.”

Moss concludes, “I think that the story is going to blow people’s minds. It’s interesting because there’s a whole group of people who have already seen the first films and another group that will get to discover the world of the Matrix for the first time, the younger generation. And it’s going to be very surprising.”

In Philippine cinemas January 12, “The Matrix Resurrections” is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a WarnerMedia company.

Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #TheMatrix

January 10, 2022
What to Watch on Netflix PH, HBO GO, & More This Week of Jan. 10 to 16, 2022

Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.

If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from January 10 to 16, 2022!

Netflix

Archive 81 (Series)

January 14 | Watch it here

This new horror series centers on a video archivist who was tasked to restore some damaged videotapes, but what he would discover within the tapes will drag him into a mystery involving a missing director and a demonic cult.

The House (Film)

January 14 | Watch it here

The stop-motion animated film The House is a dark comedy that tells the stories of three different people whose fates are tied by a mysterious house.

HBO GO

The Righteous Gemstones, Season 2 (Series)

January 10 | Watch it here

Back for a second season, The Righteous Gemstones revolves around a famous televangelist family who is making big bucks out of other people’s faith. This time, their empire is threatened by outsiders from both the past and the present.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4t-XP1Xrh0&t

Euphoria, Season 2 (Series)

Zendaya returns as the 17-year-old Rue who must find hope in the midst of the pressures of love, loss, and addiction.

Peacemaker (Series)

January 13 | Watch it here

The spinoff series to James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad will explore the origins of the brutal anti-hero Peacemaker who is ready to spill blood just to achieve peace.

Malignant (Film)

January 13 | Watch it here

James Wan’s new horror film outside The Conjuring universe tells the story of a woman who is terrorized by her visions. But things take a darker turn when she discovers that the terrifying dreams are actually real.

VIU Philippines

Through the Darkness (Series)

January 15 | Watch it here

Starring Kim Nam-Gil, this new thrilling K-drama gives viewers a closer look at criminal profilers– the people who are tasked to analyze the thinking of serial murderers.

Discovery+

Scream: The True Story

January 14 | Watch it here

Through re-enactments and archive footage, this paranormal investigation delves deep into the true story behind the classic horror film, Scream, just in time for the release of the latest film in the franchise, Scream 5.

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January 10, 2022
WATCH: ‘All of Us Are Dead’ Trailer Teases Another Chilling Zombie Thriller from Korea

If you enjoyed Kingdom, Squid Game, and Hellbound, then you must not miss this new K-thriller from Netflix! All of Us Are Dead is a new zombie horror series in a school setting. It centers on a group of students who must join forces to survive the outbreak.

Check out the official teaser trailer for the series below:

Based on the Korean webtoon Now At Our School by Joo Dong-geun, All of Us Are Dead follows the surviving students of Hyosan High who must use their best skills to survive the school that is now overrun by zombies. The group of teenagers includes On-jo, whose survival skills come from her firefighter father; the composed yet quick-thinking Cheong-san; Nam-ra, the cool-headed class president and the smartest kid in school; Su-hyeok, the reliable supporter who puts himself on the line in threatening situations; and the archery team whose impressive talents prove crucial under their current circumstances.

Photo courtesy of Netflix

Photo courtesy of Netflix

Photo courtesy of Netflix

Photo courtesy of Netflix

Photo courtesy of Netflix

Directed by Lee JQ and Kim Nam-su from a script by Chun Sung-il, the new Netflix thriller stars Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee You-Mi, and Lim Jae-hyeok. Catch All of Us Are Dead on Netflix this January 28.

January 7, 2022
15 New Video Games We’re Pumped Up to Play This 2022

The year has only begun, but the future is already bright for all kinds of gamers– whether they own a PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or Nintendo Switch. After all, 2022 marks the arrival of some of the most awaited games across different consoles such as Elden Ring, God of War: Ragnarok, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel.

If you’re wondering which other video games are set for release this year, our latest list has you covered! Below are some of the titles we just can’t wait to get our hands on this year!

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction (January 20)

PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, XBox One, XBox Series X/S, and Google Stadia

This Rainbow Six spinoff offers a co-op tactical gameplay perfect for friends who love first-person shooter games. When the Chimera parasite that caused the Outbreak in New Mexico turned up in different US areas, the Rainbow Exogenous Analysis & Containment Team (REACT) organization was formed to combat its spread. As part of REACT, your mission is to find out more about the parasite and the creatures it has spawned to save the world’s future.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus (January 28)

Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch Lite

The beloved game franchise is taking it to the next level with Pokemon Legends: Arceus— a 3D open-world game that’s set in a long-gone era of the Sinnoh Region. Survey, catch, and research familiar and new Pokemons to complete the very first Pokedex!

Dying Light 2: Stay Human (February 4)

PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, XBox One, & XBox Series X/S

Set 20 years after the events of Dying Light, this sequel puts you in the shoes of a parkour expert who uses his skills to get around the City, not only plagued by zombies but is also torn by conflicts by its remaining survivors. Hone your skills, create allies, take down foes, and find the truth behind your memories. The fate of the City is in your hands.

Horizon Forbidden West (February 18)

PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5

The sequel to the popular game Horizon Zero Dawn brings back Aloy, the young Nora Tribe huntress who lives in a world plagued by mechanical beasts. When a mysterious plague kills everything in its path, Aloy must venture into the deadly Forbidden West to find its source and stop its spread.

Elden Ring (February 25)

PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, XBox One, & XBox Series X/S

Elden Ring follows the Tarnished who were exiled from the Lands Between. As one of the Tarnished, your quest is to seek the Great Runes– remnants of the Elden Ring and brandish its power to become the next Elden Lord of the Lands Between.

Gran Turismo 7 (March 4)

PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5

Fans of racing games are also in for a treat with the upcoming arrival of Gran Turismo 7. The real driving simulator offers over 420 cars, over 90 track routes, and a staggering collection of gaming modes. Buy, tune, race, and hone your skills to unlock more cars and challenges in the seventh installment of the famous racing game!

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands (March 25)

PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, XBox One, & XBox Series X

A spin-off of the Borderlands game franchise, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands takes players to a high fantasy world full of whimsy and wonder, courtesy of the unpredictable Tiny Tina. Roll your multiclass hero and loot, shoot, slash, and cast your way through monstrous dungeons on a quest to stop the tyrranical Dragon Lord.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-RAqyHU48M

STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl (April 28)

PC and XBox Series X/S

The sequel to the award-winning, post-apocalyptic shooting game takes you to the heart of Chernobyl Exclusion Zone which is now filled with violent mutants, deadly anomalies, and warring factions. As a lone stalker, you get to explore a 64-km² open world, choose from over 30 weapons with various modifications, and create allies and foes to survive the radioactive zone.

God of War: Ragnarok (2022)

PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5

In preparation for the prophesied war that will end the world, Kratos and Atreus must journey into the Nine Realms, gathering allies and facing fearsome foes that include Norse gods and monsters, but the threat of Ragnarok will have them choosing between the safety of the realms and the safety of their family.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel (2022)

Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch Lite

Another much-awaited sequel, Nintendo’s Breath of the Wild sequel brings players back to the vast open world of Hyrule, now faced with an even bigger threat. The teaser for the game also reveals Link’s new abilities, new forms of foes, and more breathtaking views that the game is known for.

MultiVersus (2022)

PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, XBox One, & XBox Series X/S

The biggest video game crossover of the year, MultiVersus from Warner Bros. gathers popular characters from different media and pits them against each other in a fighting game. Some of the characters include Adventure Time‘s Finn and Jake, Game of Thrones‘ Arya Stark, Scooby-Doo‘s Shaggy, Justice League superheroes, and more!

Bayonetta 3 (2022)

Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch Lite

When mysterious life forms that appear to be neither angel nor demon create further chaos on the streets, the ever-graceful Bayonetta arrives with her guns, her signature Witch Time power, and her new Demon Masquerade ability to end their frenzy.

Gotham Knights (2022)

PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, XBox One, & XBox Series X

In DC’s new open-world action RPG, Gotham is left without its protector after Batman’s demise. The Batman Family, which consists of Nightwing, Batgirl, Red Hood, and Robin, will then have to step up to take his place, especially now that a new criminal underworld is clawing its reach across the city streets.

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League (2022)

PC, PlayStation 5, and XBox Series X/S

Gamers can also enter the world of DC as its iconic villains from the Suicide Squad. Set in Metropolis, you get to play characters like Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark in a war against invading aliens and the Justice League superheroes who are now determined to destroy the city they once vowed to protect.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (2022)

PC, PlayStation 5, XBox Series X/S, and Google Stadia

Immerse into Ubisoft’s upcoming video game that’s based on James Cameron’s hit film Avatar. In this first person, action-adventure game, you play as Na’vi who must embark on a journey across a never-before-seen part of Pandora– the Western Frontier. Explore a world filled with unique creatures, meet new characters, and thwart the threat brought by the RDA forces.

Looking for more games to play on your favorite gadgets? Check out more of our video game lists.

January 6, 2022