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You can easily name your favorite video games of all time, but can you guess the best-selling ones? Since the question of which games strike out for someone is irrevocably subjective, it’s time we check the stats and see which ones won in the sales department. We’ve had the Top 10 best-selling video game consoles of all time before — from hardware to software we go. Play along and see if you can predict which games made it to the top ten! Can you guess them all right?
10. New Super Mario Bros. (2006)
Sales: 30.8 million
Mario and Luigi, heard of them? New Super Mario Bros. brought a spin on the 1985 classic side-scroller by bringing in shiny 3D graphics, new power-ups, and some of the iconic abilities Mario has learned through his long video-game career. The game struck a chord with the public; Nintendo sold a million copies in the first 12 weeks and the title quickly became the top-selling Nintendo DS title of all time.
9. Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Sales: 31.38 million
What kind of childhood did you have if you weren’t collecting Pokémon cards or leveling up your Jigglypuff in one of the many Pokémon video games? Pokémon Red and Blue were the start of the worldwide phenomenon, selling over 10 million copies within their first year in Japan. In 2009, 13 years after their release, The Guinness Book of World Records added this classic as the “Best-selling RPG on the Game Boy” and the “Best-selling RPG of all time.” Pokémon Red and Blue were both such amazing games that they had to re-release them on the Nintendo 3DS in 2016 while commemorating the franchise’s 20th anniversary!
8. Wii Sports Resort (2009)
Sales: 33.08 million
This is definitely the first surprise entry of the list. Wii Sports Resort was the second in the Wii Sports franchise — famous for, well, overzealous Wii remote swings causing all kinds of injury and destruction. While the series is known for using motion controls to play sports mini-games, this was the first title that introduced the Wii Remote Plus, meaning you had a lot more accuracy when it came to swinging your sword around.
7. Overwatch (2016)
Sales: 35 million
The first non-Nintendo title on the list! Surprised? To actually show how much this game blew up, Blizzard reported over US$ 1 billion in revenue during just the first year of its release. Overwatch is essentially the top best-selling first-person-shooter game of all time — beating Call of Duty with 10 titles between them. It is rightfully considered one of the best games released in 2016, receiving awards such as “Game of the Year” at The Game Awards 2016, D.I.C.E. Awards, and Game Developers Choice Awards.
6. Mario Kart Wii (2008)
Sales: 37.1 million
The Mario series is known for putting its colorful characters through multiple challenges, whether it’s playing yet another sport or simply beating each other up. But so far, the most successful game featuring Mario’s entourage is the sixth installment of the Mario Kart series: Mario Kart Wii. The Wii edition brought the roster together for another ride, this time with motion controls and an online mode. The Wii remote acted like a steering wheel and there was the option of buying a clip-on plastic steering wheel. Forget your realism in Gran Turismo or Forza; you’re looking at the best-selling racing game of all time!
5. Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Sales: 40.24 million
Did you forget that this long-running series is 35 years old? Super Mario Bros. is actually the second game in the series, where instead of fighting his younger brother, Mario has to rescue Princess Toadstool from his arch-nemesis Bowser. The side-scrolling platformer held the title of best selling game of all-time for 20 years and paved the way for the Italian plumber and his brother to stay in the hearts of kids around the world!
4. Wii Sports (2006)
Sales: 82.85 million
It’s the third Wii title on this list. Wow! It’s where injuries began despite the virtual reality aspect. Yes, my friends, when gaming was more than just thumb-work. A great example of technological advancements, it not only sustained the fun in playing games, but also integrated a healthier lifestyle within the confines of your home. Nintendo showed everyone that playing games doesn’t mean being a couch potato nor does it necessarily mean playing alone. Wii Sports was the perfect game to bond over with friends and family, and was so well-received that it’s actually the best-selling single-platform game of all time.
3. Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
Sales: 90 million
Can you believe this is nearing five years old already? The ultra-violent Grand Theft Auto series has had players stealing cars since 1997. The latest installment tried to innovate the series by having the plot revolve around three lead protagonists, giving the player the luxury of switching between the three characters to further the plot. While Grand Theft Auto V gave its fan base all of the street violence the series is known for, it also introduced Grand Theft Auto Online. The online mode allows up to 30 players to roam the streets of San Andreas and compete in challenges against each other. The main titles in the GTA series have always sold extremely well, but the latest title outsold the rest by 62.5 million copies. That’s 16th on the list.
2. Minecraft (2011)
Sales: 144 million
Ah, yes. Here we have the Lego of video games where players get to explore, build, and craft in a cubed 3D world. If you think you’re going to be spared the daunting feeling of old age, you’re wrong: Minecraft was released seven years ago. The game has come a long way. It has integrated multiple gameplay modes, from the familiar survival and ridiculous creative modes to a fun spectator mode. It’s really no surprise how Minecraft has received so much praise from critics and has won numerous awards since its release. Clones, parodies, adaptations, and merchandise have consistently grown the title’s popularity.
1. Tetris (1984)
Sales: 170 million
I guarantee you didn’t expect this to be here. The best-selling video game is the oldest game on the list. Tetris is the most iconic puzzle games of them all, forcing the player to micro-manage falling colored blocks and avoid getting overwhelmed and losing. But how is it here? The game, or its variant, is available for nearly every video game console and computer operating system. While you might remember this as being one of the most defining Game Boy releases, Tetris has become the best-selling paid and downloaded game of all time. Shockingly, that’s not all. Tetris on iOS and Android makes up 100 million of its grand total sales. Even if you removed its mobile phone dominance, it would still sit at fifth on the list.
As much as these games were fun and enjoyable, they were mostly highlights in gaming. Not to mention, they pretty much took us back and made us feel old. Here would be the perfect time to insert the “what year is it” meme.
Jokes aside, it was interesting to find that six out of the 10 were developed by Nintendo. This isn’t much of a surprise if you’re a Nintendo baby. So, how well did you do? How many of these did you guess right?
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The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 tips off on August 25. It offers hoops fans the ultimate experience to see the sport’s best global stars.
No less than Gilas Pilipinas will do its best to represent the Philippines proudly at home. Hundreds of thousands are expected to watch the prestigious event in-person from August 25 to September 10.
For those who do not have the luxury of attending live, there are still various ways to watch the World Cup. You can use whatever device from wherever location you’re from.
Here’s a quick rundown:
TV
For Cignal TV prepaid and postpaid subscribers, a one-time Pay-Per-View fee of PhP 650 entitles viewers to all 92 games of the FIBA World Cup in both SD (Ch. 198 and 199) and HD (Ch. 298 and 299).
They will come commercial-free and with access to exclusive FIBA content such as documentaries and highlights of previous tournaments.
For people mainly interested in Gilas Pilipinas games, TV5 is the surefire way to catch the action. The channel is accessible for free via CignalPlay and via any way you access free TV, like digiboxes.
Smartphones, tablets
For smartphone and tablet users, there are a handful of streaming apps that will show the World Cup games live and on demand.
Cignal’s novel streaming platform, Pilipinas Live will show all 92 games for a PhP 99 a month subscription.
Unlike cable subscriptions, this rate does not have a lock-in period. A month would be enough since the World Cup runs from August 25 to September 10. You can cancel afterwards.
Games will also be shown on the Smart Livestream app for FREE. To watch all 92 games, Smart subscribers simply have to connect to a Smart mobile data, TNT or PLDT WiFi while using the Smart LiveStream App. The app is downloadable on the App Store and Google Play Store.
Speaking of Gilas, Smart has a prepaid Gilas Power subscription promo which is inclusive of 78GB of total data, including a fixed allocation for the Livestream app and open access data good for a month.
PC and laptops
For PC and laptop users, the best workaround is availing of CignalPlay Premium, which starts at just PhP 75 monthly, inclusive of most channels you’re used to seeing on cable TV from movies to sports to news channels and more.
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There’s something inexplicable when you set foot inside Intramuros, also known as Manila’s walled city.
Historical buildings and landmarks continue to stand the test of time, becoming a home to cultural pursuits and a display of Manila’s rich history.
Every nook and cranny picture a story that only shows when you take the moment to walk through its cobblestone alleys.
That je ne sais quoi of the walled city is indescribable with mere words.
Yet, here are some attempts to capture its grandeur using the HONOR 90 5G, one afternoon stroll inside Intramuros.
Heritage bar
First stop: Batala Bar! This heritage bar located in Plaza San Luis has always been a staple to our Intramuros strolls. Situated in front of San Agustin Church, the bar can be easily seen while traversing the cobblestones of General Luna Street.
It’s a two-story bar serving craft beer, craft coffee, specialty ice cream, and delightful meals worth taking any time of the day.
It also shares a space with the Philippine Artisan Trade Gallery on the second level, housing unique handmade products exclusive to the Philippines.
There’s a balcony where you can enjoy the warmth of the afternoon sun while admiring the quietness of the city.
On the other side, there’s an overlooking view of the fountain in Plaza San Luis. You can also get a glimpse of Casa Manila, a living museum of what life as an affluent Illustrado looked like in the past.
It’s a glance at an opulent life from centuries ago. The architecture and intricate details served as a photo opportunity for the ‘gram.
Good food, good company
What’s good food without company? GadgetMatch’s Philippine team was out for a late lunch with our jet-setter and freelance journalist friend, Ayano Tominaga.
While waiting for our meals, we ordered a seasonal fruit shake. Batala bar served us a dragon fruit shake — which was currently in season — blended with banana and milk. It’s best to cool down from the scorchingly hot weather with a tasty, ice-cold blended beverage!
I ordered a Tinapa Puttanesca. It’s a linguine pasta savored in homemade red sauce, capers, olives, and of course, Tinapa. ICYDK, Tinapa is a smoked fish usually made from blackfin scad or milkfish.
On the other hand, Martynne ordered a Shiitake Aglio Olio. It’s an oil-based pasta cooked with tomato, paprika, and chili flakes, and topped with vegan parmesan, basil, and lemon.
Meanwhile, Vincenz ordered a Pollo Quesadilla. It’s basically chopped chicken adobo stuffed with mozzarella cheese, red onion, pickled chili, and tomato salsa.
Rodneil and Ayano ordered Bomba Longga Silog, which is loosely translated as a bomb Spanish sausage with fried rice and egg. It really is a bomb, though!
The homemade skinless Spanish sausage tasted delicious, served alongside a sunny-side-up egg, pickled vegetables, and garlic rice. It simply is a good pick-me-up order, any time of the day.
Ice cream, anyone?
Given that the Philippines is basically a tropical country that has summer weather all year round, Batala Bar is a good spot to cool down after a long walk inside Intramuros.
They serve homemade ice cream that even I, a lactose-intolerant kiddo, can’t resist.
Rodneil and Ayano shared one serving of Banana Split Sundae, which melted in just a few minutes. That’s how hot that day was.
Making my way downtown
After our merienda, we walked alongside General Luna Street to head over to Fort Santiago, a citadel where the Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal, was imprisoned before.
Of course, it’s not a quick walk across a few blocks. Martynne took the chance to have her photos taken by yours truly.
We also stopped by the Manila Cathedral and got some bottled water in the shade of trees situated in Plaza Roma, a public square in Intramuros.
While everyone was hydrating, Martynne posed in front of the cathedral. I played around with the wide-angle lens to make the shot somewhat touristy. Let’s pretend we’re not always in Manila.
Hidden cafe!
After queueing to get to Fort Santiago, we made our way to the hidden cafe tucked in the corners of the defense fortress. Papakape, which had its first branch as a glass house cafe in Makati, opened its doors inside Fort Santiago.
It’s situated inside a 400-year-old water cistern, extended with an al fresco garden seating.
The interiors, albeit quite small, are as cozy as any home.
Bayongs, traditional handwoven bags made of dried leaves, are displayed in the corner along with a wooden guitar.
Another corner seemed pretty for a spot to read and write, what with the cozy lamp and table facing a brick wall.
Papakape offers a few, good coffee that we thoroughly enjoyed. We tried the Black Gulaman Americano, an espresso-based drink with pandan syrup, grass jelly, and basil seeds.
The same drink that Canadian Singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen drank when she visited Papakape early this year.
Another signature drink is called Tahoat, a combination of Taho (Silken Tofu mixed with Brown Sugar Syrup and Sago Pearls) and Oatmilk.
Of course, it’s also espresso-based and instead of purely silken tofu, it used soy curds and tapioca pearls.
Capping it off
Intramuros puts on a different face when the sun sets and the night fills the street. We decided to call it a day and part ways after having good laughs and conversations inside the walled city.
But before that, we took one last glance at the outdoor seating in Papakape. It hits differently when you enjoy the drink in total silence, completely disconnected from the hustle-bustle of Manila and the hubbub of the tourists flocking the defense fortress.
We also didn’t pass up an opportunity to do a photo-op inside the ruins. For the ‘gram, remember?
And what’s a day without a sunset photo? Overlooking the Pasig River and Manuel A. Roxas Memorial Bridge, the sunset allowed us a moment to recollect our thoughts and memories.
It was a good day filled with good food, conversations, sight, story, and company.
Before we get off Fort Santiago, here’s a night shot of a tree adorned with pretty lamps at night. Maybe, just maybe, we’ll take you on another tour. Perhaps, Intramuros After Dark?
An exquisite camera
The HONOR 90 5G is an excellent midrange smartphone equipped with a superb camera system that will let any user capture sights and stories. It’s certainly a device worth using, not just for the ‘gram, but for capturing your daily life.
Pre-order HONOR 90 5G from August 16-25, 2023 for only Php 24,990 and Get a FREE JBL Flip 6 worth Php 7,499 until supplies last! Get it via Shopee, Lazada, or TikTok Shop.
This feature article is a collaboration between GadgetMatch and HONOR Philippines.
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Nowadays, my stress comes from the fact that living in the Philippines can be overwhelming. Honestly, so much of my energy in the day goes to the hybrid work setup plus attending to responsibilities within the household. Not to mention, there’s not much that the metro could offer as a respite for the working professional. You’d think that short breaks will be of use when every day is just a greater grind than the day before.
So, along with the group of people I consider as my family outside home, I decided to give myself that long-needed trip overseas. Obviously, we booked the tickets way before and I needed to make sure that I would use this time to be away from home for a while; to disconnect, if you will. Of course, just to make sure I keep the memories safe, I’m bringing the Canon EOS R8 with me.
We departed from Manila, and was finally en route to a small, bustling island known simply as Taiwan.
The sights within the streets
My significant other and I had a game plan on how to completely maximize one week in Taiwan. This while also considering I still had work to do.
Part of the itinerary was to explore as much of the Taipei area. This includes every nook and cranny that presented itself. With the Canon EOS R8, this was pretty easy.
Needless to say, I looked like I was gathering memories of the simple streets that the country had to offer.
The food we got to eat
Part of any person’s journey to another country is trying out all the food that’s out for the tasting. Fortunately in Taiwan, there was an abundance of establishments and food spots that you simply cannot miss.
Of course, as working professionals, you can’t help but try your luck at some cafes in the area, and there were a lot of them.
The EOS R8 enabled me to capture some of the food I got to try with near-perfect detail. Even the most minute detail on specialized caffeinated drinks became the highlight of the photos I took. Although, it wouldn’t be as quick and easy to get the perfect shot compared to using a powerful smartphone.
The attractions we got to experience
It wouldn’t be a trip to another country without going everywhere and anywhere that stands out to us. In my case, apart from the streets, it’s the grand attractions that even the most typical of tourists visit. Considering that most of these are attractions even during night time, this would be the perfect opportunity to see if the EOS R8 stacks up.
During the entire time I was in Taiwan, most of the mornings were pretty cloudy so daytime shots had a dimness to them.
At some point in the day, it rained and you can imagine how difficult it is to bring a camera with a long camera lens to boot.
Still, the shots I took looked pretty decent and no details were sacrificed.
Night time shots and even photos in less than favorable lighting conditions were good enough.
Shifting to Manual Focus gave me the opportunity to create the near-perfect conditions to take quality night shots within Taiwan’s well-known night markets.
Also, since the Museum of Contemporary Art had an exhibition under rather low-light conditions, I also gave it a shot.
The company you’re with
One great thing I appreciated about this trip was the fact that I was with great company all throughout.
Sure, there was only like one full day wherein we all had one place in mind, but it was worth it!
Because I had the EOS R8 for the trip, I became the group’s photographer whenever possible.
In a way, we all needed the disconnect from going through our usual routines back in Manila. Even though most of us still had work to do during the last few days before heading home, it felt refreshing. Plus, I think it allowed us to get work done faster to enjoy the trip as much as we can!
Heading home
After one whole week of walking around, taking beautiful pictures and having delicious meals, it was time. An early morning flight back to Manila was waiting for us at the airport, which was honestly just a handful of train stops away from the main Taipei area. Unfortunately, the Canon EOS R8 was already tucked inside my luggage and I didn’t have enough time to pull it out once we got to the airport.
Although, what I do appreciate about it is how compact it can be when storing it inside. Despite having a rather wide body and with a long camera lens, it doesn’t take up too much space. In my case, it was better to tuck it inside a carry-on with bubble wrap and reinforced with soft clothing. After a few hours and a delay in our flight time, we arrived in Manila and returned to the heat of the world.
For trips like these, having both the Canon EOS R8 and a smartphone of choice allowed me to capture beautiful yet short-lived moments in time. Whether we were inside closed spaces or exploring the natural attractions, it grabs everything in full detail with the proper adjustments. I would consider this as a must-have for anybody looking to travel anywhere they want; just make sure you make space and take care of it while you’re out.
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