Thursday, June 30, 2022

The Asia Pacific Predator League 2022 Grand Finals Returns In-Person to Japan in November

 


Good news, eSports fans!

The Asia-Pacific Predator League 2022 Grand Finals returns in-person and will take place from November 11-13 in Japan. Qualified teams across 15 countries and territories will participate in this grand finals spectacular.

“After two years of lockdown and travel restrictions, we are so excited to meet the esports teams in-person again. ‘Become One’ is the theme for Predator League 2022, emphasizing the need to reconnect with fellow gamers and demonstrating Acer’s commitment to the gaming community,” said Andrew Hou, President of Acer Pan Asia Pacific Regional Operations.

The Asia Pacific Predator League Grand Finals will be held in-person with all its intensity and passion, as the teams are expected to deliver the ultimate play for fans across the region. This year, the competition will be divided into two tournaments: Dota 2 and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.

The total prize pool for the qualifiers and winners of the two tournaments is US$400,000; winners of each tournament will also be given the coveted APAC Predator League Shield and Predator gaming products from Acer.

The stories behind the teams from each region will serve to elevate the drama, highlighting the exciting return of the tournament. Fans can visit the official Predator League web site to find more about the league.

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For more information regarding tournament schedules and programs, follow Acer’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 

 

 

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Upcoming Mobile and PC Games for PH and Southeast Asia unveiled by Playpark

 


Playpark, Inc. a subsidiary of Asiasoft Corporation Public Company Limited, has big exciting news for gamers of all ages.

During an event held at Chardonney by Astoria in Pasig City yesterday, Playpark announced the release of their incoming online games, namely Elyon SEA - Ascent Infinite Realm, Dream of a New World SEA, Tera Classic SEA, and Noah's Heart SEA.

 

It was indeed an epic on-ground media and press event in the Philippines, entitled Playpark Launchpad 2022. This is PlayPark’s first on-ground media event after more than two years due to the global pandemic, and a way to reconnect with their media partners.

 

Apollo Dionglay, PlayPark Philippines Chief Publishing Officer 

The media, press, and invited influencers were treated to fun activities, games, and prizes from brand partners like Klean Kanteen. Questions and updates about the new game release dates were also discussed with the invited guests for this round table event.

 

PlayPark Launchpad 2022 is the result of the company’s continued partnerships with well-known game developers and publishers in order to bring great games to a bigger audience. Thanks to continued improvements in game accessibility, be it from game download websites or even physical platforms like smartphones, gamers have enjoyed an unprecedented variety of game titles and genres.

 

The MMORPG genre is one of the first truly online gaming experiences for players, and thanks to PlayPark Launchpad 2022, the community can look forward to more titles to try out and enjoy with their friends. From casual and nostalgic to challenging and hardcore, these titles coming from PlayPark will sure to awaken the MMO gamer in you! Here’s a rundown of what to expect from PlayPark:

 

Elyon SEA - Ascent Infinite Realm

 

Elyon is a steampunk style MMORPG developed by Krafton. The game focuses on the fight between two kingdoms, Vulpin and Ontari. The two factions fight each other in massive battles thanks to the game’s non-target combat system. Discover the massive realm vs realm battles in Elyon’s epic open world which combine aerial and land based combat. Choose the battlefield and join your allies in the quest for glory.

 

Dream of a New World SEA

 

Dream of a New World combines turn-based RPG combat with vibrant graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 to bring an epic world to life. Capture and evolve pets to gain powerful abilities to help your team, and decorate your home and village with your guildmates! Participate in cross-server PvP battles to prove your skills, and show your power by becoming the king of the hill of your server!.

 

TERA Classic SEA

 

TERA Classic is an open world mobile MMORPG based on the popular PC game TERA Online. TERA Classic retains the classic charm of the original game as well, and has been acknowledged as a faithful port of the PC version that retains key highlights of the original game.

 

Noah’s Heart SEA

 

Noah's Heart is a mobile game developed using Unreal Engine 4 technology and allows players to freely explore the world. Immerse yourself in the diverse atmosphere, landscapes and locations. Face hundreds of monsters and NPCs, all of which can interact with players, and also summon a sidekick pet Phantom to help fight as well. In addition, Noah's Heart has a dynamic day-night and weather system within the game, giving players a virtual experience to explore the world in a realistic way. Players in Noah's Heart can choose to customize their character's faces, hairstyles, and poses distinctively.

 

PlayPark Philippines Country Manager Ryan Sacares

PlayPark was also excited to announce the long-term partnership with PC Express, one of the country’s leading tech and gadget retail brands. Always supportive of gaming, PC Express has been working with brands, companies, streamers, and gamers of all forms to provide them with the latest gadgets, hardware, and peripherals to make sure everyone games at their very best.

 

Thanks to this partnership, gamers can expect promotion tie-ups, as well as exclusive gadget and peripheral packages to be announced and launched on PlayPark and PC Express platforms to coincide with the release of the upcoming games.

 

Be sure to follow the Official PC Express Facebook page and check out their official website for more details on their promotions. Also, check out the official PlayPark Facebook page for the latest news and updates.

 


Monday, June 20, 2022

Ring the bell with the best back-to-school deals from Acer

 


The coming new school year marks another beginning as students gradually return to school to see their classmates, friends, and teachers in person after more than two years. While other schools remain online, one thing stays constant: Whether a student will attend face-to-face classes or learn from home, a desktop or laptop is essential for schoolwork.


The good news is Acer is ready to ring the bell with the best back-to-school deals plus up to 5,000php gift certificates for Adidas products in participating The SM Stores.*


Get up to a P20,000 discount or a gift certificate for Adidas merchandise in participating The SM Stores for every purchase of any qualifying Acer product until August 15, 2022.


“We are helping students and their parents welcome the new school year with awesome deals in our back-to-school promo. These devices are perfect productivity tools aimed to bring back every student’s excitement for the upcoming school year. The past two years have been tough on students and their families, and this is our way of giving back,” said Acer Philippines General Manager Sue Ong-Lim. 


For participating Acer Aspire 3, Acer Aspire 5, and Acer Aspire 7 models, get up to Php1,000 discount and/or up to Php3,000 Adidas voucher; for participating Acer Swift 3 and Swift 5 models, get up to Php1,000 discount and/or up to Php5,000 Adidas voucher; and for participating Acer Vero models, get up to Php1,000 discount and/or up to Php5,000 Adidas voucher.


For gaming notebooks, buy the Acer Nitro 5 and Acer Nitro 7 models and get up to Php5,000 discount and/or up to Php5,000 Adidas voucher, and get up to Php10,000 discount for Predator Helios 300 models.


For consumer and gaming desktops, get up to Php20,000 discount when you buy any of the participating Predator Orion 3000 and Predator Orion 5000 models, and up to Php5,000 discount for participating Nitro 50 models.



 Get up to Php7,000 discount on participating Acer Aspire All-In-One, Acer Aspire XC and Acer Aspire TC models.

 The promo, which runs from June 15 to August 15, 2022, extends to consumer, gaming, and AOpen monitors as well. You can get up to Php4,000 discount for any participating Acer, Predator, and AOpen monitors and up to Php1,500 discount off participating Acer projectors.


For acerpure’s line of air coolers and purifiers, you can get up to Php5,000 discount on acerpure cool, acerpure pro, and acerpure cozy.


Participating stores are Acer Concept Stores, Acer Authorized Resellers, and the Acer Philippines Online Store.


The customer must complete the claiming process to avail of the Adidas voucher and register their product for warranty at 
https://warranty.acer.com.ph/ within one (1) week of purchase. If the product is eligible for the promo, the warranty site will have a drop-down list of The SM Stores branches and customers must choose their preferred branch redemption site to redeem the voucher. The customer cannot change The SM Store branch redemption site. Once the customer completes all the registration requirements, Acer will validate the credentials within five (5) business days. An electronic voucher will then be sent to the customer’s provided email address after seven (7) business days. For voucher redemption, customers must print the Adidas voucher sent to their email and present it to The SM Store branch of their choice with one (1) government-issued ID. The vouchers are only for Adidas bags and shoes and can be redeemed at participating The SM Stores nationwide.

P-pop sensation and Acer ambassador SB19 was the special guest during the launch of the promotion at the SM Mall of Asia, to the delight of their fans. The boy band performed “Bazinga,” “Mapa,” and Acer’s song, “Live It Up.”

 

For more information about Acer and the promotion, follow Acer Philippines on its social media platforms: @AcerPH on Facebook, @acerph on Instagram, and @acerphils on Twitter or go to www.acer.com.

 

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Tonik boosts API security with Noname Security solution

 


Noname Security, the complete proactive API security platform, has been chosen by Tonik – the Philippines’ first neobank to help safeguard a critical component of its digital platform as it seeks to address new retail lending opportunities in Southeast Asia.

 

Tonik has selected the Noname API Security Platform to ensure that its digital efforts, which have accelerated during the pandemic, incorporate robust cybersecurity measures that protect both the bank and its customers. According to a report by research firm Gartner, APIs will be the top attack vector for web applications in 2022.

 

To address this, the Noname API Security Platform provides Tonik with the means to validate the health of the APIs it uses. The neobank can now have a complete, real-time inventory and monitor active APIs efficiently as well as discover and analyze legacy and dormant APIs. The platform also enables the bank to actively test APIs before production so that it can identify potential flaws in its software development lifecycle.

 

Noname Security was also chosen for its ease of use, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) licensing model, non-intrusiveness, and the ability to integrate with the bank’s back-end workflow solution.

 

PK Lim, Vice President Sales Asia Pacific at Noname Security

“We chose the Noname API Security Platform after a proof-of-value test and we are happy that it meets our expectations of a top-notch API security solution,” said Arivuvel Ramu, Group Chief Technology Officer of Tonik. “It is a priority for us to ensure that APIs deliver the performance and security required for compliance as well as a great digital experience for consumers.”

 

“We are pleased that Tonik has placed its trust in our expertise and experience to help secure an important component of their digital business,” said PK Lim, Vice President Sales Asia Pacific at Noname Security.  

 

“With automated and dynamic tests built into API development, enterprises like Tonik can more effectively resolve any security issues before they take root,” he noted.