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Smart showcases the future of gaming at PGDX 2026 with PH's first cloud gaming platform

Published Aug 12, 2026 02:39 pm
GAME CHANGER. Smart showcased its game-changing partnership Blacknut, the country's first cloud gaming service, at the recent Philippine GameDev Expo 2026.
GAME CHANGER. Smart showcased its game-changing partnership Blacknut, the country's first cloud gaming service, at the recent Philippine GameDev Expo 2026.
Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) underscored its commitment to advancing the Philippine gaming industry as the main presenter of the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026, where it showcased its partnership with Blacknut, bringing the country's first cloud gaming platform to Smart and TNT subscribers.
Held from July 24 to 26 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City, the country's premier game development and gaming event brought together developers, publishers, creators, and gaming enthusiasts. As the event's main presenter, Smart highlighted how its partnership with Blacknut, value-packed Power All offers, and world-class mobile network are enabling the next generation of digital entertainment.
Through its partnership with Blacknut, Smart and TNT subscribers can conveniently access Blacknut Cloud Gaming at blacknut.com/p/smart and instantly play more than 1,000 premium console- and PC-quality games on their smartphones—without the need for expensive gaming hardware or lengthy downloads. Weekly subscriptions start at just Php145 and can be conveniently charged to prepaid load following a simple OTP verification process.
"Gaming continues to be one of the fastest-growing passions among Filipinos, and Smart is committed to enabling richer digital experiences through reliable connectivity and meaningful partnerships like Blacknut," said Lloyd R. Manaloto, FVP and OIC of Smart.
"Our participation at PGDX reflects our commitment to supporting the local gaming community while making innovative gaming experiences more accessible to more Filipinos," he added.
Throughout the three-day expo, visitors experienced Blacknut Cloud Gaming firsthand at the Smart booth, instantly playing premium console- and PC-quality games on their smartphones. The booth also featured interactive activities where attendees had the chance to win exclusive prizes, including gaming skin codes.
During the event, Smart also highlighted its value-packed Power All offers, which provide generous open-access data for today's digital lifestyles - from cloud and mobile gaming to streaming, content sharing, and staying productive for work or school.
Smart's participation in PGDX strengthens its thrust to build a more complete gaming ecosystem by combining reliable connectivity with innovative entertainment services that bring premium gaming experiences within reach of more Filipinos.
Smart continues to empower Filipino gaming enthusiasts to level up their gaming experiences anytime, anywhere, powered by its award-winning mobile network, which was recently recognized for Best Mobile Video Experience and Best Mobile Latency in the Philippines.

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