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Experience a virtual serenade like no other as leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. brings OPM fans closer to Filipino folk-rock band Ben&Ben’s first-ever online concert, “Kuwaderno,” on Smart GigaPlay.
In a recent grand concert streamed live from the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the popular band performed 18 songs from their latest album, Pebble House Vol. 1: Kuwaderno, featuring singles “Upuan,” “Lunod” with Zild and juan karlos, “Kayumanggi,” and more. The concert—specifically staged to entertain Ben&Ben’s legions of ‘Liwanag’ supporters at the comforts of their homes—delivered a memorable livestream experience last December when the event was first aired on KTX.ph. Now, Smart subscribers who are fans of 2021’s most streamed OPM act can catch Paolo Guico (acoustic guitars and vocals), Poch Barretto (electric guitars), Pat Lasaten (keyboards), Keifer Cabugao (violins), Agnes Reoma (bass), Toni Muñoz (percussions), Miguel Guico (acoustic guitars and vocals), Jam Villanueva (drums), and Andrew de Pano (percussions) all over again via GigaPlay.
Relive the entire “Kuwaderno” experience anytime on the GigaPlay App which provides virtual front-row seats to the band’s latest live performance. To experience Ben & Ben’s acclaimed musical synergy, Smart subscribers only need to download the GigaPlay App on their smartphone via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and then stream “Kuwaderno” at no extra cost. GigaPlay has been revolutionizing the viewing habits of Smart users with a suite of entertainment, music, and sports content. Apart from “Kuwaderno,” the GigaPlay App houses the latest Korean dramas aired 24 hours after Korea broadcast, international music events and awards shows, local pay-per-view movies, and the most extensive streaming catalogue of basketball games from local to world-famous basketball leagues. Smart subscribers enjoy next-level speeds while streaming their favorite content with the country’s fastest and most reliable 5G mobile network as reported by Ookla. To date, Smart has already fired up around 7,200 5G base stations nationwide making it the country’s first, fastest, and widest 5G network.
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NetEase Games Launched Rules Of Survival 2.0 On Android, iOS And PC
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Rules of Survival 2.0 (ROS 2.0), the multiplayer shooter game created by the original cast of Rules of Survival, has been officially launched on Google Play, Apple App Store and PC on January 26, 2022. ROS 2.0 has optimized a lot of core content to provide players with a more thrilling and diverse combat experience.
Players are able to plunder the battlefield for abundant supplies and escape within the allotted time while deploying strategy. After the evacuation, players can use the loot to build up their exclusive shelter and trade with other players for resources. More personalized changes are on the way. Players can freely modify weapons and tailor their own equipment, making the gameplay more realistic. ROS 2.0 has introduced several brand-new maps and various interesting combat props based on the original game, making the game more tantalizing. Under the seasonal gameplay system, players can continuously strengthen their fighting capacity and accumulate supplies, bringing sustainable victory or providing a second chance to win fortune overnight. In ROS 2.0, the ultimate thrilling combat comes along with the chance of earning cash. Players can experience the tactics of trading in the game and get random cash drops in the event. Playing to earn now becomes a reality. Moreover, there is no threshold for playing to earn. By simply joining the combat, players stand a high chance of winning Vouchers, which can be redeemed for cash after accumulating a certain amount.
Coinciding with the launch of ROS 2.0 is the Survivors Return Event which is available until February 9. During the event, veterans can get copious in-game rewards, including the limited exclusive costumes and so on. Players will be rewarded with an extra diamond for every friend they invite. In addition to veteran players, new players who accept the invitation of their friends can also claim the extraordinary limited bonus. The event period is very short. Seize the chance to download the game! The brand new Rules of Survival 2.0 is full of excitement and surprises, only players who are on call will win their victory in land and realize their dreams.
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Rebisco's Volleyball Family Continues To Grow With Retooled Choco Mucho Flying Titans
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Rebisco shows once again its all-out commitment to the sport of volleyball as they enter 2022 with a renewed focus and goal of getting its indoor professional teams in the Premier Volleyball League to a better finish. Entering its third season in the PVL, head coach Oliver Almadro’s team aims to build on its first two stints as they aim for a podium finish this time around and raise the level of competition in the Philippines’ first professional volleyball league higher than ever.
After adding experienced and skilled veterans in setter Jem Ferrer and middle Cherry Nunag back in November, the Choco Mucho Flying Titans signed four key players that will strengthen the team’s championship drive this season. They are Desiree Cheng, Isa Molde, Aduke Ogunsanya and Thang Ponce. Cheng and Molde will provide the much-needed scoring in the wings while Ogunsanya and Nunag will join the defensive middle blocking composed of Bea De Leon and Shannen Palec. Ponce meanwhile, will support Denden Lazaro on floor defense. “Choco Mucho is a team we consider to still be a work in progress. We are confident our new talented players will address the needs of the Titans and further strengthen what has already been built by the team,” says Choco Mucho Flying Titans Team Manager Rollie Delfino.
With all PVL teams preparing heavily for another action-packed tournament which is slated to begin on March, the Choco Mucho Flying Titans v 3.0 are ready to bring their A-game on the court this season. “The competitive spirit, the passion, the pride, and the willingness to do more together with faith is what I see this team being all about,” added head coach Oliver Almadro.
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NetEase Games Announced The Establishment Of Nagoshi Studio
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NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc, delightfully announced the establishment of Nagoshi Studio Inc. in Tokyo, Japan. Toshihiro Nagoshi, former producer of Yakuza series, has taken up the post of Representative Director and CEO of the studio, along with experienced developers, many of whom worked on iconic video games. The studio will focus on developing high-quality console titles that will be released globally.
Nagoshi Studio Inc. enjoys full authority to manage and create the kinds of games that they are passionate about, with NetEase Games' support. There have been sweeping changes made to how content is produced in the entertainment industry, in terms of how it's made and the business model that supports it. These changes are happening at a greater speed, thanks to the advances in technology and infrastructure. However, NetEase Games and Nagoshi Studio both believe that what people want from entertainment hasn't changed one bit. People see their dreams in entertainment; they look to it to give them hope in their everyday life, to soothe them in difficult times, and to add excitement in happy times. People look to entertainment to provide the spark for all kinds of events in their life.
Aiming to create quality titles and deliver the essence of entertainment with strong motivation to reach the whole world, Nagoshi Studio Inc. shares the same commitment with NetEase Games to "Unleash the Potential of Creators" in an open and inclusive environment, hoping to reach and touch passionate gamers around the globe with high-quality and engaging content.
