Dagr makes her debut as a Mythic Hero in Fire Emblem Heroes

Dagr, one of the twin princesses of Jötunheimr and a new original character from Fire Emblem Heroes is joining the franchise as a Mythic Hero. She will be obtainable on 30th March 2021, 12.00 am PT. Check out her announcement video below:

As a new addition to the ever-expanding roster of Fire Emblem Heroes characters, Dagr: Sun’s Radiance is a green 5★, axe-wielding infantry unit. Furthermore, she is a light-blessed character that has her own unique weapon, Skinfaxi. Above all else, she enables the 7th slot during Light season for Aether Raids, making her an invaluable unit.

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Besides Dagr, many other 5★ Mythic and Legendary will also be obtainable in the banner. Many of them are powerful and are as useful if not more than Dagr: Sun’s Radiance. They are:

Bramimond: The Enigma
Corrin: Child of Dusk
Duessel: Obsidian
Edelgard: Flame Emperor
Eirika: Graceful Resolve
Freyja: Lady of Nightmare
Guinivere: Princess of Bern
Lucina: Glorious Archer
Marth: Hero-King
Reginn: Bearing Hope
Sara: Lady of Loptr

As the twin sister to Nótt, Dagr is one of the princesses competing for the throne of Jötunheimr. She has a cheery disposition and loves fighting.
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Fire Emblem HeroesPublisher: NintendoDeveloper: Intelligent SystemsRelease Date: 2017-02-02Android, iOS
Nintendo's hit strategy-RPG Fire Emblem series, which has been going strong for more than 25 years, continues its journey on smart devices.

Fight battles customized for touch screens and on-the-go play. Summon characters from across the Fire Emblem universe. Develop your Heroes' skills, and take them to new heights. This is your adventure—a Fire Emblem that's like nothing you've seen before!

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Warhammer Odyssey Interview – Bringing Life to the Old World with James York

Swords, spells and Rat-men. These are just some of the things you’ll expect in Warhammer Odyssey, the upcoming mobile MMO by Thailand-based studio Virtual Realms.

We spoke with James York, Co-founder of Virtual Realms about all the juicy details like how the game fits into Warhammer’s Old World, as well as what players can expect when they try out the game for themselves.

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Warhammer’s Old World is more than just your run-of-the-mill Fantasy setting. It has its roots in Warhammer Fantasy Battle- the old miniatures game from the 80s by Games Workshop. Despite the fact the canon of The Old World has come to an end- spoilers, it blew up-many modern games continue to return to the setting, despite Games Workshop’s soft-reboot Age of Sigmar taking the “fantasy slot”.
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As a result, old Warhammer fans should easily recognize Warhammer Odyssey’s use of iconic Warhammer races, such as the Elves and Dwarves. According to James, the team wanted to make sure that the pool they were drawing their characters from would be recognizable to both old and new fans.

“We wanted classes that were recognisable to both people new to the IP and existing Warhammer fans, that were also a good fit for the types of roles we needed to fill”, he says. “There were a lot of other ideas in the mix early on along with some great concept art which we would hope to put to good use in the future as the game expands”.
Of course, Warhammer is a lot more than just humans, elves and dwarves. The series has a rolodex of races and factions, from moon-worshipping goblins to beastmen to even Egyptian-themed Undead. While not all of them will be in Odyssey, James mentioned how it was still important to make sure these areas had the diverse character that drew people into The Old World in the first place. Naturally, the team at Virtual Realms found a way to integrate this character into the gameplay.
“Each region has its own set of quests that are separate from the main storyline and explores the area and its local inhabitants”, James says. “We also want our zones to evolve so new quest lines could appear in future updates to expand on those stories or bring new insight into old zones”.
Slayers, Poets and Rat-Sorcerers

James also said fans of the original Warhammer Fantasy would find their loyalty rewarded, as some familiar faces would show up in the game.
“Those who have been keeping up to date with our social media will have already seen a peek of Gotrek & Felix, we have a few others lined up too, maybe even a certain rodent antagonist of theirs if he can ever find some competent underlings!” he says.
Gotrek and Felix are a duo of adventurers, with Gotrek the Slayer looking for the quest that will ultimately kill him. Felix, a poet/insurrectionist, follows him around to honor a Dwarven Oath they made, for him to be there and ultimately tell the tale of Gotrek’s final moments.
Their arch-nemesis is the evil Thanquol, a Grey-Seer of the mighty Skaven Under-Empire. Well, Thanquol certainly thinks so, anyways. In the books, when the duo finally meet the Grey-Seer, they don’t even so much as recognize him.
Creating Your Fantasy Hero

From a gameplay perspective, James talked a lot about how they were planning to make it a game anyone could enjoy. According to James, the game has a relatively low skill floor, meaning plenty of players should be able to get into it no problem. However, he says it’s also important to give them something more to do.
“Our goal is to make all classes easily accessible for beginners, while rewarding for those who want to take the time to work out how to maximise their potential,” he says.
“[It’s about] Optimizing rotations or cooldown usage, understanding synergies between abilities that enhance results and so on”, he said of players looking to maximise their character potential.
However, players would still need to know what kind of role they’re willing to play. One of the most interesting features in Odyssey is the ability for characters to spec into one of two branching paths. Most recently, they revealed that the Archmage, for example, could choose between specializing as either a support character or a heavy damage-type.

For those looking to build hybrid classes, I’m afraid James has some bad news:
“At a point early on the player will need to make a clear decision about which path they wish to specialise in, that said there will be ways for players to respec should they wish to if they want to”.
While this may sound strict, James assures us that they don’t intend to railroad players. According to him, players will be in full control of their experience, being able to engage with the world in any way they want.
“Everyone’s different, for some it will be exploring the world, for others gearing up to take down bosses…some might even want to never leave Rijkspoort and become a trade tycoon!” he laughs.  “We believe with current and future systems, there will be something to appeal to all”.
He also mentioned the possible inclusion of an auction house, fully allowing players to give in to their enterprising urges and make sure other good adventurers get the resources they need.
“[Regarding the ‘Trade Tycoon’ comment] it may be someone who loves the auction house and has a knack of buying low and selling high, maybe they corner a market and price fix it”.

Adventure Alone Or With Friends
As an MMO, you may be turned off or pulled in by the prospects of social play. After all, MMOs evoke stereotypes of large raid groups, dungeon parties and the like. To many, they might be afraid that they simply won’t be able to progress through the game’s story because they lack the friends to do so.
On whether or not Warhammer Odyssey would be a multi- or single-player experience, James says the answer is a little of column A and a little of column B.
“Whilst we have wanted to have a clear solo path through the game certain optional and end game content will require a group as is the nature of the genre”., said James. “That said both for launch and future content we have both preferences in mind”.
What he means is that you won’t have to sigh and go looking for more random players even for future content, as there’s likely to be a single-player experience at least somewhere in future updates.

All in all, there’s a lot to look forward to with Warhammer Odyssey. From one of the defining fantasy settings of the 80s to its attempts to make a game with something for everyone, there’s a lot to look forward to when the game finally comes out of beta.
Thanks a lot to James for taking the time to talk with us. The Warhammer Odyssey team is pretty active on Twitter, so be sure to check that out for more fun titbits about the game.

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Blizzard President Defends Diablo Immortal Microtransactions

In a recent Los Angeles Times interview (via VGC), Blizzard President Mike Ybarra defends the microtransactions in the company’s recent mobile title Diablo Immortal.

He says that the majority of microtransactions are optional and it is completely possible to play the game without spending any money.

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“When we think about monetization, at the very highest level it was, ‘How do we give a free Diablo experience to hundreds of millions of people, where they can literally do 99.5% of everything in the game?’”
“The monetization comes in at the end game,” Ybarra says. “The philosophy was always to lead with great gameplay and make sure that hundreds of millions of people can go through the whole campaign without any costs. From that standpoint, I feel really good about it as an introduction to Diablo.”
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Since its release in early June, Diablo Immortal has faced backlash for what many users deem to be predatory microtransactions, as it was found that the game can charge players up to 50K USD to max out a single character.
As a result, the game has been heavily review bombed with it setting a record for having the lowest user score on Metacritic. Even now it currently sits at a 0.4/10 user score on the website.
While Ybarra defends Diablo Immortal microtransactions as being optional, the game has been further criticized for taking far too long to level up a character without paying. Players have calculated that it can take up to 10 years to max out a character, therefore pressuring users to resort to microtransactions.
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The article on ‘The Importance of Visual Novels and Why They Shouldn’t Be Overlooked’ was available a week earlier through the Gamerbraves Newsletter. Sign up for free to gain access to more articles about news and trends in the gaming industry and community.

Original Article: The long-awaited Digimon Survive has finally made its debut, only to be met with controversy. The game was review bombed, mainly for one reason: it was a visual novel (VN) a genre that despite seeing a number of titles in recent years, is often seen as off-putting by much of mainstream gaming.

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Survive was marketed as a hybrid between a VN and a tactics RPG however it was later confirmed by the producer that the game was primarily a VN which was reaffirmed by later marketing. Regardless many people who didn’t follow the game as closely assumed it was RPG and were put off when that wasn’t the case.
It’s interesting considering Vanillaware’s 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim was also a VN/RPG hybrid and skewed more on the VN side but it was praised when it came out. This is likely because it was a standalone game while many who went into Survive assumed it would play like Digimon World and were put off by it simply being a VN first and foremost.
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Why Don’t People Like Visual Novels?

The surface-level reasons for disliking visual novels are pretty simple: many people don’t consider them to even be games but rather fluffed-up books. They’re long, wordy, boring, use still images and sprites, and overall don’t have that high-octane thrill that other genres have.
My response to this would be that visual novels can often be far more immersive experiences that feel very unique from regular novels. The expressive character art and serene music work with the text to create an atmosphere that feels distinct and interactive in a way that text on a page may not. I can also talk about how many visual novels do have more ‘gamey’ elements like the puzzles in Zero Escape or trials in Ace Attorney.
Ultimately though is an issue of preferences. People who don’t like VNs got mad that a popular IP like Digimon decided to make one because it’s not a genre they like or are used to. I‘d encourage everyone to give VNs a chance and feel Survive is a great example of the effectiveness of VNs for player engagement but if people just don’t like the genre then fair enough. There’s not much I can say that will change their minds.
Genre Bias

Wikipe-tan. A spoof of visual novels.

This recent controversy however has brought a certain trend to my attention however in how we as gamers view certain genres. A recurring complaint I saw from people about Digimon Survive is that people felt that a visual novel shouldn’t be given the full price of $60. People made similar retorts about Metroid Dread for being a 2D platformer.
In recent years there’s been a growing divide between certain genres that as viewed as “triple-A” like FPS games, RPGs, and open-world games, and “lesser/lower budget experiences” like VNs, platformers, and Metroidvania. The latter genres, at least in The West, tend to be worked on primarily by indie developers, have lower completion times, and tend not to be as graphically intense. Despite these aspects, however, they can only be more highly polished and deliver an overall quality experience in par if not surpassing those of more mainstream genres, making me question why they should be seen as “lesser” or “lower value”.
With visual novels in particular, however, there’s a little more to it than not having high-end graphics. Part of the vitriol against the genre is likely due to the history that it has outside of Japan.
The Bad Reputation of Visual Novels

In the case of visual novels, the genre also had a rocky history thriving in international markets. Many of the most well-known titles were not translated on release until the 2010s and even then, many still haven’t made it over (Tsukihime Remake pls).
Japanese VNs also tend to be associated with eroge from which the genre had its roots. In recent years, many popular VNs have drifted away from their lewd past, but it’s still a stigma that follows the genre to this day. There’s nothing wrong with eroge mind you, but for those on the outside looking in, it may stop them from wanting to try out the non-eroge VN based on reputation. Even Fate, which hasn’t been an eroge series since 2005, is still associated with its badly written h-scenes.
It also doesn’t help that a lot of Western media and even developers treat VNs as a bit of a joke. Many companies attempt to make short visual novels with the novelty being that they’re weird and quirky. ‘I love you Colonel Sanders’, made rounds for letting you date the KFC founder chock filled with anime stereotypes clearly selling itself on “wow isn’t this wacky?!” and that’s it. There are also games like Hatoful Boyfriend, which actually has a well-written story but is generally only known as “that weird game where you date birds”.
Again, by comparison, many gamers put emphasis on the traditional triple-A experience. Top-end cinematic graphics, long run times, and high replay value which visual novels tend to not fit, or at least not in ways that are deemed acceptable. This view however is based on a lot of stereotypes and assumptions about a genre that many might not be familiar with.
The Strengths of Visual Novels
Visual novels have their own strengths and can defy this more negative image. If game length is the issue, yes an indie VN like Doki Doki Literature Club can be about 3 hours but one route of Digimon Survive is about 30, with some VNs like Clannad pushing up to 60+ hours.
If it’s an issue of budget, yes most of these games involve portraits and key art as opposed to highly detailed worlds and models, but that art still takes time to make. Survive and the Tsukihime Remake have multiple sprites and art for each character that feel incredibly pristine. Even indie VNs like VA-11 Hall-A can have some gorgeous sprite artwork that set them apart from their contemporaries.

VA-11 Hall-A

There’s also the fact that some of these games are fully voice-acted, a production that requires a fairly higher budget in its own right, combined with multiple music tracks that create that perfect sense of immersion that VNs strive for with their storytelling. I’m sure most Fate/Stay Night fans would tell you that many of the fight scenes would not be the same if ‘Emiya’ didn’t start to kick in.
Finally, I’d say the final strength of VNs is the ability to have different routes. Without being bound by more complex gameplay, each route of a visual novel can be wildly different in terms of cast, tone, and scenarios. One route of Hatoful Boyfriend is a simple romance, and another is a horror murder mystery and each route of Fate/Stay Night could easily be a standalone game all on its own.
If you’re looking for replayability, a VN has the potential to give you a different experience each time.
Closing Thoughts

Doki Doki Literature Club

I understand that certain people simply don’t like certain genres. I’m certainly not interested in playing sports games or roguelikes but this recent controversy with Digimon Survive has been sort of eye-opening about how general gaming audiences see visual novels and how many people seem to write them off.
The video game industry is a big place. Big enough to feature a wide number of different games with different strengths and weaknesses. Visual novels are just another way of interpreting how the medium can engage the player and one that certainly has an audience even if it lies outside the mainstream.
The best thing about this controversy is that it’s actually brought out many Digimon fans in support of Survive, posting over social media about their love for the game and how it harkens back to the beloved Digimon anime of yesteryear.
Like any genre, VNs are not bound to the base assumptions that many have of them. They can come in a number of different art styles, tones, and gameplay styles. To write them off as low-budget books with pictures is like writing off every FPS as a microtransaction-ridden Call of Duty clone. If we can accept that FPS games can have a range of titles from COD to Doom to Portal, we can give the diverse range of VN titles on offer a bit more credit as well.

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Hunter x Hunter returns from Hiatus on October 24 2022

The official twitter for Weekly Shonen Jump magazine has announced that Hunter x Hunter is going to return from its hiatus on October 24th 2022.

The series has been on a hiatus for nearly four years, stopping at Chapter 390. The new chapter that is going to be released will continue the Succession Arc featuring Kurapika as the main character where he is after the Scarlet Eyes of his family on the boat that is heading towards the dark continent.

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The Shonen Jump App has announced that they will be simulpub (releasing same time as Japan) the latest chapter on their app and currently have three of the recent chapters for the series available to read for free.
They have also announced that the entire manga is available to read on their digital vault which can be accessed through a paid subscription.
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The paid subscription costs $1.99 monthly and offers a 7-day free trial for newcomers.
Hunter x Hunter is a shonen manga series written by Yoshiiro Togashi debuting in 1998 with up to 390 chapters and 36 volumes released with Volume 37 set to release on November 4 this year in Japan which includes chapter 381 to 390.
The series was made into an anime by Nippon Animation that ran from 1999 to 2001 with a total of 62 episodes. A second anime for the series was made by Madhouse and ran from 2011 to 2014 with a total of 148 episodes.

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[Review] Samsung N650 Soundbar – Sounds That Could “Beam” You Away

The Samsung HW-N650 soundbar is one of the latest additions for their home theatrical equipment. If you’re still aren’t sure what it is, it’s basically an elongated speaker – but a really good one. The soundbar is specifically aimed for movie fans and even gamers. Thanks to their new technology, “Acoustic Beam”, it is able to create a larger and more immersive front soundstage that your ears could ever dreamed of hearing – an ear-haven perhaps. But is it good enough to satisfy your delicate ears? Read on for our review!

The Long Black Bod
Before we go further into its capability of putting out sounds, we take a look at its curves. There are not many curves on its body, except for the corners – which gives it a smooth touch that will never hurt your soft pudgy hands. It gives it a bold and premium feel with its largely metal construction and black finish.

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Though it’s not really a “new” design, but it still does look cool. Why change your looks when you’re already looking good? Apart from that, the sleek design matches with current TV’s designs which makes it easy to match with your home theatrical system. As it’s a pretty thin elongated block of sound emitting device, it will never block your TV screen – unless you do it on purpose… You can even mount it on the wall with the optional bracket they provide in the box!

The soundbar measuring at 110 x 5.9 x 10 cm, also comes with a pal it calls the subwoofer. The subwoofer is composed of MDF and it’s black in color, matching its partner. Measuring at 21.5 x 38.5 x 30.4 cm in its box-shaped, it has a forward-firing 6.5 inch driver which can project down to 42Hz – because it’s all about that bass!

Though it may look solid and buff, there’s a cheeky little LED display that lights up whenever you press on its sensitive buttons. Whether it’s changing the volume or pick a sound mode based on your current mood like Standard, Surround or Game, it will not light up like a Christmas tree but will at least let you know what you’re navigating through. Selecting the Sound Control button will also display the Treble, Bass and Audio Sync.

If you caress it gently on its right side, you’ll find some basic controls for Power, Volume and Source Select. They’re all already on the controller but if you want to get a little more personal, the buttons are there for you. It’s also important to note that, the remote is ergonomically designed for your everyday use which feels good to the touch. You can even pair it with your devices via Bluetooth which is really handy.
The Sound of Music
If you’re listening to music, be sure to have your ears waxed because you don’t want to miss out on what you’re hearing. Though I don’t think that’s possible because the sound is amazing. Wherever you stand, the sound never escapes you. That’s thanks to Samsung’s Acoustic Beam technology that uses two tweeters at the top of the soundbar located on the left and right side that fires into pipes with 28 holes in them. Pretty much like an organ pipe where the sounds fired through the pipes are let out into different directions, creating an immersive field of sound. You can connect it with your TV via HDMI that’s located at the back of the soundbar.

As mentioned earlier, you can switch over to three different sound modes with the Standard mode aimed for music and TV shows which uses the front-firing drivers located on the left, right and centre, turning off the Acoustic Beam feature. Whereas the Surround mode is aimed for Movie junkies who’d like to get the full experience of “Netflix and chill” the immersive surround sound while watching some intense shows. And lastly, the Game mode of course, emphasizes on the sound effects that gives players the “oomph” experience while playing their favorite games.
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Especially when you’re playing FPS games, you’ll actually get to identify where the sound is coming from and nail the enemy before they could. That is of course you’re playing it casually. Who plays FPS competitively with surround sound speakers? Pro gamers probably. Nonetheless, if you’re playing games like God of War or Marvel’s Spider-Man, it’s a great experience to be in when the sounds just come bursting out to you in waves from every corner of your room like you’re actually there in the game.

Verdict, Schmerdict
The Samsung HW-N650 soundbar is not your average speaker nor a bar you visit and never comes back. It’s a bar that literally gives you the sound your ears deserve, provided if you have the money. Though it’s not the best with its lack of features from its predecessors, the piece of block still does the trick in providing you high-end home theatrical experience. At the price of RM 2,451, it could’ve been cheaper, but how do you put a price on a long and lasting experience?
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[ TGA 2021 ] Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course DLC gets release date

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course DLC got its release date announcement at The Game Awards 2021, set for 30 June 2022!

Here’s an overview of the DLC as given by the official website:

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Another helping of classic Cuphead action awaits you in Cuphead – The Delicious Last Course! Brothers Cuphead and Mugman are joined by the clever, adventurous Ms. Chalice for a rollicking adventure on a previously undiscovered Inkwell Isle! With the aid of new weapons, magical charms, and Ms. Chalice’s unique abilities, players will take on a new cast of fearsome, larger than life bosses to assist the jolly Chef Saltbaker in Cuphead’s final challenging quest! For all those with an appetite for adventure, be ready to set sail for D.L.C. Isle when The Delicious Last Course launches on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam, and GOG on June 30th, 2022.
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Featuring Ms. Chalice as a brand new playable character with a modified moveset and new abilities. Once acquired, Ms. Chalice is fully playable through the DLC and the original Cuphead adventure!
Traverse a brand new Inkwell Isle and wallop the most wacky and monstrous bosses Cuphead has faced yet!
Find new weapons and charms to aid you in overcoming brand new challenges and setting new records on old bosses!
Help Chef Saltbaker on a brand new adventure to uncover the mystery of Legendary Chalice’s secret quest!

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Squirrel Girl Coming To Marvel Super War

Squirrel Girl is the next hero coming to Marvel Super War, according to their official Facebook page.

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Not many details were given about the upcoming release. Mainly, she’s a Tank-class character.. That’s not going to stop us from speculating, so here’s what we know about the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl:
Similar to other animal-themed superheroes, she has powers based on a squirrel. This includes standard abilities like enhanced reflexes, as well as her signature prehensile tail.
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She also has super strength, all the better for punching other members of the Marvel Universe. Did we mention that she’s defeated Galactus, Thanos AND Doctor Doom? On top of that, she has a comic series all about her adventures with the rest of the Marvel Roster, too.

Of course, every hero needs a sidekick, and the only ones who can keep up with her are her squirrels. She can communicate with these squirrels via “Squirrelese”, and instructs them to do things from chewing circuitry, as well as coordinating attacks on Latverian Dictators.
We’ll stay tuned for more details on the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, as she makes her way into Marve Super War. She’s an interesting choice for a tank, and we can only wait to see how her abilities are implemented.

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Konami Opens Esports School in Tokyo

Video game company conglomerate Konami has just announced a new Esports School which is located in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.

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According to the Konami Esports school’s official website, the school offers lectures as well as hands-on learning on different games such as Pro Evo Soccer, eBaseball Powerful Pro Baseball (Konami’s own baseball game), Dota 2 as well as Fortnite.
Students in the school not only practice playing the game, they also learn how to create their own content, learn about business angles as well as planning their own gaming events, they even get to learn English.
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The lecturers in this Esports school are actual Esports pro in their own field, so that the students will be able to get some hands on experiences and tips from real professionals. And not only that there are part-time classes available, students can also enroll for a year, with five days a week of classes.
Although, these lessons aren’t exactly considered to be cheap. For an example, coaching for twice a week is around 41,800 yen ($396/ RM1647) while a four-times-a-week business seminar is around 79,200 yen ($750/RM3121).
Full time students have morning sessions and afternoon ones with the earliest class starting at 9:40 a.m and ends at 3:10 p.m. with having an hour worth of lunch break time.

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Resident Evil Infinite Darkness Showrunners Talk About Joining The Resident Evil Universe

Netflix debuted a new trailer for Resident Evil Infinite Darkness today, letting fans get more of a glimpse into the upcoming CG show featuring Resident Evil 2 characters Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfiel, ahead of the series July release date.

The new trailer also shows the President of the United States, aka Ashley’s father from Resident Evil 4. We also get shots of zombies in the series, who appear to have attacked the White House.

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Netflix also released a Q&A with Series director Eiichiro Hasumi and composer Yugo Kanno, talking about working on a series that turns 25 this year.
“Being involved in a work with such a long history and so many fans gave me more joy than it did pressure. I was supported by the amazing staff during my first attempt at a full CG anime. I am so appreciative of their efforts and truly feel that they dragged me across the finish line”, said Hasumi.
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“While this is a full CG anime, I strove to adjust the camerawork and lighting atmosphere to resemble the live-action filming I usually do to instill this work with a sense of realism. Since the characters are loved by many people, we ensured that our depiction of them does not betray the fans’ expectations. It was also reassuring that the motion capture actors and voice actors were the cast that play Leon and Claire”, he continues.

Both Leon and Claire are big recurring characters in the Resident Evil franchise, with Leon returning in games like the widely popular Resident Evil 4, as well as Resident Evil: Vendetta. Hasumi explained how he wanted the two fan-favorite characters to come off in Infinite Darkness:
“Leaning on a suggestion from the Executive Producer Kobayashi, we decided to portray Leon as a somewhat cynical character in contrast to Claire. These events take place in 2006, between the time he was a young man filled with a sense of justice and 2014, when he had become slightly fatigued by the endless fighting as depicted in Resident Evil: Vendetta.The suit Leon wears is important as it symbolizes this position. I was impressed because he looks cool even in formal attire”, he says.
Yugo Kanno, who was responsible for the series’ score, says that he made sure to do his homework in creating something that would feel a part of the Resident Evil universe.
“Since this is an internationally popular series, I watched the previous Resident Evil titles and inherited the spirit of the many people who worked on them, and took on the challenge of creating a new atmosphere through trial-and-error. I was keenly aware that this work would be released on Netflix, so I focused on the scale of a Hollywood film so that overseas viewers could also enjoy this”, he says.
“During my conversations with Director Hasumi for the demo music for the first trailer, I realized that even though this was a work of horror, it isn’t typical of Resident Evil to rely too much on music to scare. However, it has to be scary too, so I worked on striking that balance for the music through trial-and-error while sharing the demo music with him”, he continued.
Despite composing for a CG anime, Kanno says the process ended up not being all that different for him.
“Since I received the same detailed instructions as usual from Director Hasumi, including the exact impression and way he wanted to show the visuals, I was not particularly conscious of the fact this was an animation during its production. In fact, it feels like I am only now realizing that this is an animated series. (laughs)”
The trailer was also shown off during the earlier Resident Evil Showcase, as part of the celebrations for the series’ 25th anniversary.

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Action Taimanin smartphone game now out in Japan

Action Taimanin is a smartphone game adaptation of the Taimanin Asagi series, out now in Japan. The source material is an ecchi/hentai, supernatural visual novel with demons, shinobi and what have you. The game itself will not have anything overtly risque, but as you might be able to tell from the costume designs, it’s still fairly sexy.

The game focuses more on the action, with quite decent production value. The game currently has the three playable characters: Igawa Asagi, Igawa Sakura and Mizuki Yukikaze. Going by the official website, the girls will have costumes and colour palettes at some point. The website’s FAQ at time of writing is not up, so whether new playable characters are commonly requested, it’s not known yet.

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The gacha will have costumes, weapons and support characters. The girls themselves have their various combos and special abilities. The game is said to be designed as a “real game” first, hence the absence of H-scenes and the polished action gameplay.

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Whatever you think of the focus on the polished action, the game is nevertheless still fanservicey in its own right, with physics playing havoc on the heroines’ chests. You seem to be able to interact with the heroines at base too, to increase bonds and such.
As it were, the original, uncut visual novel was supposed to be available on Steam, but was later removed. Well, you can opt with Action Taimanin on mobile, out for Japan.
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Action TaimaninDeveloper: Gremory Inc.Release Date: 2019-12-24Android, iOS
In a world where the demons and the evil of humanity wreaks havoc, the superhuman ninjas shall rise to fight for the fate of the mankind!

Command the gorgeous, powerful ninja characters, fight terror and crime across the world!

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New Mobile Card Game WIXOSS Coming in 2020

Memotype a software company based in Saitama, Japan has revealed an upcoming mobile card game based on the multimedia franchise “WIXOSS” titled WIXOSS LAND -W.I.S.H.in-. The game has been opened for pre-registrations and will be expected to come out in 2020.

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– Game Summary –
WIXOSS LAND -W.I.S.H.in- is a trading card game which adapts the story of the franchise’s latest TV anime series “WIXOSS DIVA(A)LIVE.
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Although this particular series had not been aired yet, the premise of the WIXOSS franchise revolves around eponymous trading card game and follows girls who are known as Selectors who battle against each other in order to have their wishes granted.

In WIXOSS LAND -W.I.S.H.in-, the rules follows the franchise in which players battle against each other with support from their cards. Players will be able to interact with the signature characters from the series and discover the hidden secrets which lies in WIXOSS LAND.

– Pre-registration Rewards –

Player can now pre-register the game through their Official Website, following the Official Twitter or adding LINE friends. The pre-registration rewards include:

x 10 Card Packages
x 3000 Coins
Strengthening Materials
LR Card tickets

For more information as well as if you’re interested in pre-registering the game, check out their Official Twitter page as well as Official Website.

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Season 1 of Rocket Arena detailed!

EA and Final Strike Games have detailed all the explosive content coming to Season 1 of the upcoming cross-play hero arena shooter, Rocket Arena. Come 28 July, two weeks post-launch, the live service will kick off adding new maps, modes, a variety of in-game events and a new hero to the game available for free for all players.

Rocket Arena Season 1 will follow the events and heroes of the Rocket Championship Tour, where players discover each hero’s personal motivations for winning the Tour Trophy, and how that drive reflects on their personality, backstory, and passions. New hero, Flux, will be joining too besides the first major in-game event, new maps, and daily and weekly challenges. Over 10 new playlists will be introduced, representing Rocket Arena’s Social, PVE, and Ranked Modes.

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Rocket Arena’s live service is at the core of the game’s design and will allow players to dive deeper into the overarching story, written by TaleSpin Writer/Co-Creator Len Uhley with the direction of Sly Cooper Co-Creator Dev Madan (now the Lead Art Director at Final Strike Games). Every season will run for approximately 3 months and will include a new playable character, limited-time events, game mode and playlist rotations, a new Blast Pass, a new ranked season and much more! For full details on what to expect in Season 1 and beyond, visit the blog post here.
Cross-play with PS4, Xbox One and PC Origin/Steam players when the game launches 14 July.
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The Tsukihime Remake Was Well Worth The Wait (Thoughts/Review)

It’s the One Year Anniversary of The Tsukihime Remake, A Piece of Blue Glass Moon which was released in Japan after over ten years of development. Thanks to the effort of the fan-translation team Tsukihimates, English-speaking fans now have the chance to emulate and play a fully translated version of the first route centering around the Moon Princess herself Arcueid.

As one of those English-speaking fans, I was more than happy to return to Type Moon’s world of vampires, and after spending the last week going through it, it was well worth the wait. Tsukihime – A Piece of Blue Glass Moon is a fantastic re-imagining that brings the visual novel to modern consoles.

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Considering I have yet to play the other route in the VN, this will be less of a straightforward review and more just be my general thoughts on the Arceuid Route and what I enjoyed about Tsukihime’s long-awaited return.
Returning to Tsukihime

The plot of the VN is familiar. Shiki Tohno is a high schooler that can see lines of death in all living things following a freak accident. He returns to live in his childhood home with his sister following the passing of his father. While coming back from school he sees a beautiful blond woman and feels a murderous urge to stalk and kill her for reasons even he doesn’t understand. Yet, she appears alive again the next day as if nothing happened. This is Arcueid Brunstud, a vampire that recruits Shiki to hunt down another vampire since she can no longer act at full power after being chopped into 17 pieces.
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The greatest strength and weakness of the Acruied Route is that it’s ultimately the same story as the original. All the plot beats are more or less left intact with a few notable tweaks.

I can see older fans being disappointed that Arcuied seems to get so little new material when the Ciel route has been heavily rewritten but I personally don’t mind. The original Arciued route acted as the perfect introduction to the world of Tsukihime, clearly demonstrating the VNs concepts, and setting up the other routes. The Tsukihime Remake clearly does the same.
It’s interesting to see Nasu return to this story 20 years later. You can see just how much more experience he has in terms of writing and world-building. The Tsukihime Remake goes deeper into setting up the vampires of this world, their hierarchy, and the different factions that support or oppose them, all in a way that is easily digestible for the player. These are complemented by some incredibly well-written action scenes that take full advantage of the more advanced music and visuals to make for some truly fantastic spectacle.
The Tsukihime Remake also gets rid of the H-scenes, and considering they were the worst part of the original VN, it’s better off without them.
The Moon Princess
The route being so similar to the original is also good since the original Arcuied story is honestly one of my favorite Type-Moon plotlines. It’s a classic love story wrapped in a layer of demented horror.

The vast majority of the route is Shiki and Arcuied talking about their plans, cracking jokes, discussing philosophy, and just being cute. These two always had great chemistry and they still do.
I love seeing Shiki’s tsundere side coming out, having to deal with Arcuied many quirks. While it’s easy to see the guy as just a generic anime protagonist, he has enough personality to make him feel distinct. I enjoy his more realist outlook on life, knowing that the world can be dark and cruel but trying to enjoy the little things that make it fun.
It’s also genuinely quite chilling when his murderous side emerges. You can really see him becoming distressed and unhinged, recognizing his actions are horrific yet fully wishing to embrace these darker urges.

That brings us to our main heroine, a vampire that has no comprehension of what regular life is supposed to look like. While it’s easy to see Arcuied as a bubbly airhead and don’t get me wrong, she is and it’s adorable, The Tsukihime Remake is a good reminder that she has way more dimension than that.

As the VN itself says Arcuied is a lot like a cat (la creatura wasn’t far off). She’s aloof, intelligent, and deadly serious when it comes to completing her mission. However, she can also be very playful when it comes to new experiences and people she’s grown fond of. She wanders where she pleases, confident and cheerful even if she’s has no awareness of the world around her. Cute, smart, and badass all at the same time.
A lot of people like to make fun of artist Takashi Takeuchi for giving all his characters similar faces but I got to applaud his art in the Tsukihime Remake. He gives each character so many distinct expressions that show off so much of their personality. This is especially true of Arc since you spend the majority of the route looking at her model.

At her core, however, Arcuied is a monster. She’s a blood-sucking predator of the night with an innate desire to hunt and kill, and just as Shiki (and by extension the player) learns to adore her, the VN smacks you back with that reality of her true nature. That’s when the horror side of the VN seeps back in. You’re given a grim reminder that these two can’t be together, not just because they’re different species but because they’re literally going to kill each other just being together. Forbidden love at its most tragic, and most dread-inducing.
Back From The Dead

In terms of the rest of the cast, they’re all pretty solid. Shiki’s sister Akiha and their two maids Hisui, and Kohaku are all fairly minor characters in this route, playing the same roles they did in the original VN. I do have to admit though, that it does become quite funny just how adamant Akiha is at Shiki sticking to curfew only to slowly be forced to let it go as he continues to break out of the mansion anyway (Arcuied is a bad influence).
I’ll admit I’m a bit disappointed with what they did with Ciel. Her role was reduced a bit to make room for the new characters. You only really see her right at the start and end of the route and while she’s still cool, I really appreciated her larger role of being Shiki’s supportive senpai in the original game, even if she didn’t approve of Arcuied. Regardless, when senpai finally does show up, she doesn’t disappoint. Here’s hoping her route will be translated soon.
The Newcomers

Speaking of new characters, the majority of them are good additions to the story and fit in well with the original cast. Noel is a good comic relief character and her attempts to be tough or seductive only to get bullied by others are well done black comedy.
The one doing said bullying, Mario is likewise a good addition. He’s a vulgar little kid, but I like just how real he gets with Shiki about how dangerous the vampires are. You can tell he’s got a decent heart underneath all the Noel bullying.

They can’t all be winners though. I, unfortunately, wasn’t a big fan of Dr. Arach. I know she’s supposed to be comic relief, but there’s a reason Taiga is reserved for the just beginning of Fate/Stay Night. Arach just came off as loud and obnoxious every time she appeared. That does seem to be the intention though since even Shiki doesn’t’ seem to like her. I’ve heard about what she does in the Ciel route and general theories around her though so I am interested to see where they take her character in the future.

Finally, there’s Vlov Arkhangel, the new Dead Apostle Ancestor who replaces Nrvnqsr (Nero) Chaos as the starter boss of the VN. I do prefer Nero just for how weird his power set is, but I can understand wanting to change things up for the remake. Also, Nero’s just way too cool of a character to be killed off so early in the series.

Vlov is still good in his own right. His vampiric need to drink blood comes off as legitimately grotesque and his powers make for some incredible fight scenes. These are some of the highlights of the Tsukihime Remake much like how Nero’s were in the original. I do also think it’s fitting that Shiki start the VN fighting a more classical gothic-looking vampire before meeting the more unorthodox ones revealed later on.
A Shining New Moon
The most notable aspect of the Tsukihme Remake is the new graphical glow-up. While the writing is the most important aspect of a VN I can’t deny how immersive it is to hear the characters fully voiced, combined with more detailed art and effects to make each action feel more real.
The new OST is likewise fantastic. The Tsukhime theme is as hauntingly serene as it’s always been and the added instrumentals just make it feel heavier and more eventful. The composer of the track Keita Haga actually uploaded it to their Youtube account so give it a listen:

Other returning tracks like Genbu and Youka likewise sound far more polished adding to the sense of dread they create whenever you hear them start playing.
The new songs also fit in well with my favorites being Vlov’s theme which works well for a fast-paced dangerous battle as well as the opening theme ‘Seimeisen’ by Renoa which suits the fantastical world of Type-Moon and goes great with the opening by Ufotable.
A Piece of Blue Glass Moon

I’ll end this review by saying it’s a bit surreal that the Tsukihime Remake is not only out, but also translated. I’m very thankful to the team at Tsukihimates for giving us such a good localization in a relatively short amount of time.
Tsukihime remains one of my favorite sides of the Type-Moon Universe, combining Nasu’s brilliant world-building with a raw slice of psychological horror. As Fate continues to expand ever forward, it’s also nice being able to re-visit an earlier Type-Moon story, with a smaller, more tight-knit cast and slightly lower stakes conflict but still with plenty of heart.
Do I think the Remake is better than the original Tsukihime? It’s hard to say. I love the original VN and it’s not entirely fair to judge the Remake when I’ve only read one part. That being said, with its updated art and audio, I do think this might actually be a better introduction for newcomers to Tsukihime as a series. Its high production value combined with Nasu’s stellar writing makes it a very accessible VNs even for people that don’t know much about Type-Moon.
Of course, Acrueid’s route is only one piece of the glass moon. Hopefully, Ciel’s story will appear soon enough, later followed by elusive routes on The Far Side of The Moon. The night is far from over and I’m happy to see what’s next.

Tsukihime A Piece of Blue Glass Moon is available for Switch and PS4 in Japan. To play it in English you’ll need to use an emulator and fan translation patch.
For more information on the original Tsukihime, check out our retrospective overview of the original series.

Tsukihime A piece of blue glass moonPublisher: AniplexDeveloper: Type-MoonRelease Date: 2021-08-26Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon- (月姫 -A piece of blue glass moon-?) is a visual novel by TYPE-MOON. It is the first title in the Tsukihime Remake series, acting as a remake of the two Near-Side Routes of Tsukihime featuring Arcueid Brunestud and Ciel. It was released on August 26th, 2021 for Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

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New SD Shin Kamen Rider Rumble DLC Brings The Shin Japan Heroes Universe Together

New DLCs for SD Shin Kamen Rider Rumble have been announced and will feature Shin Godzilla, Eva Unit-01, and Shin Ultraman as playable characters.

The additional Shin Japan Heroes Universe (S.J.H.U.) characters can either be purchased as a bundle via the Season Pass (Available on 13 April 2023) or sold separately.

The individual Character Packs released in chronological order are as follows:

Evangelion Pack (Available on 11 May 2023)
Shin Ultraman Pack (Available on 25 May 2023)
Shin Godzilla Pack (Available on 8 June 2023)

Each individual pack comes with the Playable character, a Boss Stage and their respective Pin Badges.
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A Collaboration with Yoko Takahashi has also been confirmed and her new song, “Crime and Punishment – Those who are unwilling to pray” will be featured as background music for the added stages in the DLCs.
Pre-ordering the package (physical) version and digital download version of the game will get you equippable Pin Badges as well.
The Package Preorder Bonus includes:

Dynamite (Chance of triggering area damage explosion while sustaining damage)
Lucky Cat (Increases number of Coins acquired based on Combo evaluation)
Cardboard Box (Increases max HP and recovery amount)
DVD (Increases max SP and damage inflicted on Super Armor (SA)
Toy Box (Boosts ATK, SA ATK, and DEF)

The Digital Exclusive Preorder Bonus includes:

Dynamite
Lucky Cat
Box of Cakes (Boosts Evaluation Gauge Increases)

SD Shin Kamen Rider Rumble is set to release on the 27th of April 2023 for both Steam and the Nintendo Switch.

For more information regarding the new content update for SD Shin Kamen Rider Rumble you may visit their official website.

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Onmyoji: Battle! Heian-Kyo has launched for iOS

Remember our recent report on Onmyoji: Battle! Heian-Kyo (决战！平安京) that said it will launch its open beta soon? The open beta has gone live for iOS as scheduled (5 January), and now you can find it on China’s App Store. If you are using an Android device, you will need to wait another week (12 January) to enjoy the game.

A short introduction for those are new to Onmyoji: Battle! Heian-Kyo:
Onmyoji: Battle! Heian-Kyo is the Onmyoji MOBA developed by NetEase, featuring fellow iconic characters from NetEase’s Onmyoji such as Ubume and Tengu. Every character will be having 4 standard hero skills and 2 universal skills. Also, there will be no hero summoning system in order to keep the game fair.

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[Review] TUF Gaming FX505 – Unrivaled Toughness And Power For Gamers

We’ve received the TUF Gaming FX505 earlier thanks to ASUS and we’ve taken a peek at its performance by playing all kinds of games that we can think of. Equipped with Intel’s i7-8750H and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5 VRAM, we’ve pretty much enjoyed its company playing the latest games on it on its slim bezel 15.6 FHD screen at 144 Hz. This is one of ASUS’ affordable gaming laptops in the market and we’ve done one on its predecessor which is the FX504. So here’s our review of the TUF Gaming FX505!

Designed To Be TUFF!
The TUF Gaming FX505 is just like its predecessor, the FX504. It’s built to be tough to last long for gaming purposes. As this is the successor of the FX504, the design is quite the same with its signature Radiating-X design on the top panel. Instead of the Red Matter design, we got the Gold Steel design which has a smooth aluminium Gunmetal Grey on the top cover which gives it a premium look.

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Once flipped up, we could see the beautiful glowing RGB keyboard with the WASD caps highlighted. Of course this could be handy for users who are shooter-games enthusiast, but the specifications are still great for MOBA games as well. As the keyboard is RGB-backlit and customizable via the TUF Aura Core, the ASUS logo at the front panel will also glow when you turn on your laptop.

As mentioned earlier, the screen is able to run up to 144Hz on the 15.6 FHD screen. Its slim bezel gives you the impression of a wide screen which provides less distraction while you’re gaming. With all the ports located on the left side; two USB 3.1 Gen 1, one USB 2.0, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack, RJ-45 jack and power, there’s no worry of any cable disturbances at the general mouse area. Despite it being really slim with a carry weight of 2.2kg (which is 0.1kg lighter than the FX504), you can practically bring it around to game without breaking your back!

If you flip it to the backside, you can see two painted red grills where the fans are located. Those are ASUS’s signature Anti-Dust Cooling (ADC) equipped with Fan OverBoost technology that was also present in the FX504. It has a dual-fan cooling both CPU and GPU on both sides to keep them cool at all times even while gaming!
TUFF Performance
Now getting into its gaming performance, the FX505 has an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with a 6GB GDDR5 VRAM upgrade compared to the FX504 that has an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050/Ti with only either 2 or 4GB GDDR5 VRAM. With the extra VRAM, it enhances your gaming experience as it helps your GPU load your games faster! There’s a lot of games that can be played with the NVIDIA GTX 10-series like the popular and competitive PUBG, Overwatch, CS:GO, Dota 2, League of Legends and more! Of course, it can also run the latest games like Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey capping at 60fps.

While we’re gaming or waiting for a match, tabbing out to your Google Chrome is not an issue as Intel’s 8th Gen i7-8750H with 8GB DDR4 RAM. So you can pretty much multitask or stream yourself gaming! As the storage also comes with a 1TB 7200 rpm SATA HDD and a 128GB/256GB PCIe Gen3 SSD, your Windows 10 will load up like within 5 seconds after you turn it on! It’s fast and less waiting time when booting your programs or games as well.

However, if you are thinking of bringing your laptop around either to work or to a LAN party, you’ll definitely need to bring your power brick along as it does not last as long depending on how intensive the programs you’ve loaded up. Because the FX505 only has a 48Wh battery, it only lasted about 4 hours with casual use like web surfing, working on Microsoft Office programs, streaming or movie watching. Gaming will of course, take more and will cut the battery life by half! Though, it’s also not advisable to game without the laptop plugged to a power source as it tends to clock down unless you’re playing on High Performance battery mode which will drain your battery down to about 1 hour of battery usage.
Verdict

Overall for a price of RM5,599, ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 is a great gaming laptop to have if you don’t mind the battery life. The specifications and features that comes with it are well worth the money if you are on a budget. There’s also a cheaper version which comes equipped with a lesser NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050/Ti/1060 with 4GB/6GB GDDR5 VRAM that starts from RM3,699, . Of course, you can even go lower to the FX504 that’s at RM3,299 with lower specifications but with the same NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 in it.

While the FX505 does have a better keyboard and it’s newer than the FX504, it all comes down to your budget. If you’re looking for a tough gaming laptop that can last you for the next couple of years and support the upcoming games, the FX505 is a good choice to get it. With all good things, it does come with some flaws but the FX505 has more pros than cons which is just the small battery of 48Wh in the gaming laptop.
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Let’s celebrate four years with the Overwatch 2020 Anniversary event!

It’s four years of Overwatch to celebrate in 2020, and there’s no better time to gather up your friends for the anniversary event! All previous seasonal event brawls and all seasonal cosmetics will be unlocked in the overwatch 2020 Anniversary event so take this chance to play through what you’ve missed! Until 10 June, log in to Overwatch on PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch to kick off the grand celebrations.

The anniversary opens up Weekly Challenges, for players to unlock limited-time rewards by winning nine games. Rewards include an array of player icons, sprays and Epic skins!

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Week 1: Carbon Fiber Sigma (Epic)
Week 2: Fleur de Lis Widowmaker (Epic)
Week 3: Masked Man McCree (Epic)

The new cosmetics obtainable for the occasion are:

5 Legendary Skins

Masquerade Reaper
Huitzilopochtli Zenyatta
Little Red Ashe
Submarine Wrecking Ball
Dragoon Mercy

3 Epic Skins
Player Icons, Emotes, Sprays

Last but not least, artists across Southeast Asia have been hard at work at development, and they are now ready to showcase their talent in the 2020 SEA Overwatch Map Design Contest! All SEA fans are welcome to vote for your favourite works, with the top 4 artists receiving popularity awards. Further details can be seen on the event site. Final results will be announced on 12 June.
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Blue Archive To Launch in China Early August

Nexon has just announced that the popular mobile RPG Blue Archive will be releasing in China on 3rd August under the title Weilandangan.

This version of Blue Archive will be published in China by Shanghai Roaming Star Co., Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Shanghai Yostar Co., Ltd.

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Blue Archive is a mobile role-playing game from Producer Yongha Kim. In the game, players take on the role of a teacher who form groups of students and guide them on investigations throughout the city of Kivotos.
This version of Blue Archive began pre-registrations back in March and ranked number 1 in popular games on mobile platforms including Bilibili and Tap Tap in China. More than 3.3 million players have registered to play the game in China.
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Players who are interested in pre-registering for the game can do so here. However, it does require you to key in a phone number to register.
If you’re planning on starting the game and unsure which characters you should try to get, you can check out our reroll tier list here, and the low rarity characters you could raise for the future here.

For more updates and future information, do check out the game’s official website here.
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Blue ArchivePublisher: Yostar Inc, NexonDeveloper: NAT GamesRelease Date: 2021-02-04Android, iOS
You have been appointed as an advisor to the Federal Investigation Club, Schale, located in Kivotos. It's a huge academy city where numerous academies are clustered together.
Resolve the endless incidents that occur in Kivotos with charming allies full of personality, and build special memories with them!

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[PSX SEA 2018] Kingdom Hearts III First Impression

After a few delays, the long-awaited Kingdom Heart III has finally set its launch date on January 29, 2019. The official once said that they will be inheriting game systems from Kingdom Heart HD 2.8 in Kingdom Heart III, and we agreed with it after trying out the demo at PSX SEA 2018. But still, some interesting settings are added to Kingdom Hearts III. Check out our first impression below for more details!

Here is our gameplay:

Similar to Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8, you can fill up the command bar by battling continuously in Kingdom Hearts III, and be able to release a different kind of attacks when the bar is filled up. For example, I could turn my Keyblade into Hyper Hammar, then turns it into Drill Punch to attack in the world of Toy Box.

Fill up the command bar again and you will be able to release various types of finishing moves. Some of the few finishing moves that I tried are Rocket Ruckus and Pirate Ship, every finishing move has their unique gameplay which is definitely an eye candy.
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Just like the previous titles, KH3 features the Free Flow Action system – you can move across the different platforms freely along with its gorgeous effects. There are some platforms that you can climb or run upwards on it too. During the stage where we battle with the Giants, the Giants will frequently try to block your movement by throwing stones at you. We believe this kind of moving mechanism will apply to the various world in KH3 as well.

Interestingly, we can control Robots to fight in the world of Toy Box (this is a part that left me a deep impression). You can get inside the defeated Robots to control them via the first-person view. The basic attacks include laser cannon and punch, while the triangular ultimate move is different for different Robots. You would want to try controlling different Robots and of course, you can fight without driving any Robots (however, it is easier to fight against Robots using Robots).

Unfortunately, we didn’t manage to try out the combos of Donald or Goofy. The story lacks information too, the only part of the story that we experience are the hilarious scenes when Sora and his friends first arrived in the world of Toy Box.
In short, Kingdom Hearts III features simplified controls with a lot of QTEs that remind us of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 a lot. Combining the different finishing moves and the simple controls will be something interesting to look forward into! Kingdom Heart III is releasing on PS4 and Xbox One on January 29, 2019, you can visit the official site for more information.
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Street Fighter 6 Reportedly Has Cross-Play and Rollback Netcode

Street Fighter 6 will reportedly see the return of rollback netcode from Street Fighter V and cross-play across different platforms.

The confirmation of cross-play comes primarily from fighting game Youtube and Twitch player Maximilian Dood who was invited to a hands-on preview of Street Fighter 6 at Summer Game Fest.

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Maximilian says he spoke directly to the developers who confirmed that the game has cross-play across multiple platforms. He announced this news on Twitter:

Confirmed from the devs directly. Street Fighter VI will have cross play.
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— Maximilian Dood (@maximilian_) June 10, 2022

Crossplay was later double confirmed by Journalist Andi Hamilton who also attended the preview.

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IGN has also spoken to Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama who confirmed that the game will have rollback netcode. He further says that they are developing Street Fighter 6’s rollback from the ground up and it will not be the same as Street Fighter V’s.
“As you know, Street Fighter 5 also had rollback netcode,” Nakayama said. “But in terms of SF6, it will have Rollback netcode, but it will not be the same as what we had in SF5, and this is something that we’re building from scratch.
“There’s a lot of effort being put into the development of the netcode. And it’s not something that only the netcode engineers are involved in. We’re involving the battle team to participate in that development to ensure that the experience is seamless and that it actually feels good. We’re working very hard towards it right now. “
Street Fighter 6 will be coming out in 2023 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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[ TGS 2020 ] NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 reveals editions, release date

On the “We have a decent amount of new info” NieR special stream, the release date for NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 has been revealed, alongside the White Snow limited edition. The White Snow edition is already open for pre-orders for Japan, with news to come for Europe soon. North America can get their own set here.

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Asia will be getting the game on 22 April 2021 for Playstation 4 and Xbox One, with Steam to follow on 24 April.

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Meanwhile, the game will launch simultaneously on Playstation 4, Xbox One and Steam on 23 April 2021 for Europe and North America.

All regions will have reversible covers, so you don’t need to worry about missing out on the alternate art.

Last but not least is the NieR Replicant White Snow Edition, which includes the following items:

Game Disc
3 x Pin Set (warned not to be light)
Soundtrack consisting of 2 discs
Japanese script books
the outer box

As mentioned, there is currently no confirmed availability of this edition for Europe and North America or even Asia, so stay tuned on that. For regular physical editions, only the Japan bonuses were revealed. The digital bonuses are identical for Japan and global releases.

Japanese physical edition bonuses include:

Square Enix e-store: Steelbook
Amazon JP: Tarot cards
LAWSON: Rubber strap

Japan/global digital release bonuses are:

Playstation 4: Mini soundtrack, dynamic theme, avatar set
Xbox One: Mini soundtrack
Steam: Mini soundtrack, wallpaper set

Some gameplay was also previewed:

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Get your own Genshin Impact Klee Poco Buds Pro

Poco unveiled the Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition, one styled after the one and only Spark Knight, Klee. These wireless earbuds were actually revealed about a month prior, under the Redmi AirDots 3 Pro branding.

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Much like its initial reveal, these Genshin Impact Edition Poco Buds Pro have been accordingly customized after the character they’re based on. The larger box is the main packaging. The backpack is the earphones case.
As for usage, it has notifications made by Klee. The livestream demonstration utilized her English dub. When asked about the other dub languages, POCO informed us that it will be only the English voice for all regions. You can get notifications at the following occasions:
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Bluetooth connected for the first time: Ta-da! Klee is here!
Connected: Da-Da-Da!
Battery low: I feel kinda woozy…
Bluetooth disconnected: What did you do that for?!

These earbuds have noise cancelling, but it does have Dual Transparency Mode for when you do need to keep an ear out for anything else besides your music. It’s got enhanced voice mode to pick up talking voices exclusively, too. This is accomplished thanks to three dedicated microphones built into the earbuds. Other capabilities include being able to connect to two devices simultaneously.
Starting from €69, you can get your own pair of these earbuds from the Poco Store, Ali Express, JD Central, Lazada and Shopee. Malaysians may obtain them at an early bird price of RM259, otherwise RM299, from 28 April through Shopee and Lazada. Stock may be limited due to its status as a collaboration product.

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Okayu and Korone Pop Up Parade Figures Now Available For Pre Order

The first half of the Hololive Gamers Pop Up Parade Figures are now available for pre order, letting you add Nekomata Okayu and Inugami Korone to your collection.

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These figures are sold separately, but are available for 3900 yen each. You can preorder the Korone and Okayu figures via the Pop Up Parade website. They’re slated for a January 2022 release and will be available for pre order until 7th October.

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Like most Hololive figures, these feature Korone and Okayu in their debut outfits, with Okayu wearing her hoodie and Korone  in her dress and jacket. While being targeted at a more affordable price range, the sculpts look to be quite detailed, to the point you can even see the creases in Okayu’s baggy pants.

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While this marks the first figure for Okayu, this is actually the second figure for Korone, who received a Spiritale Scale figure earlier this year.
Okayu and Korone are one half of the Hololive Gamers sub-unit, alongside first-gen member Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio. While they’re the first Hololive unit to get the Pop Up Parade treatment, they won’t be the only ones for long following the announcement that Hololive EN would also be getting figures in the line.

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Celebrating women with Xiaomi and the Redmi Note 10

Xiaomi successfully launched their latest mid-range smartphone in the Redmi Note 10 two days ago. With it being in conjunction with International Women’s Day, Xiaomi Malaysia also gave out over 1,000 red roses across 37 Mi Stores nationwide to all customers who purchased the new smartphone.

“It was definitely encouraging to see so many Malaysian customers and Mi Fans who visited our stores yesterday for the launch of Redmi Note 10. With stringent SOPs in place, the team at Xiaomi Malaysia also had the honour to meet our Mi Fans during our Meet Mi sessions at selected Mi Stores around Malaysia. We believe that Redmi Note 10 is truly a smartphone that reflects the Xiaomi philosophy of offering high quality, amazing specs and at a great price. We are truly thankful for all the support shown to us by our customers, Mi Fans, partners and media friends here in Malaysia.”

Nicolas Shi, Country Manager of Xiaomi Malaysia and Singapore
The Redmi Note 10 is part of the newly launched Redmi Note 10 series, and is the latest addition to the Redmi family. Available now at the official Xiaomi store on Lazada and Authorized Mi Stores and other official retailers in Malaysia.

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BlizzCon 2018 Date Confirmed And Tickets Will Be On Sale In May!

BlizzCon, the celebration of games, eSports and community has been confirmed this year to be held in the Anaheim Convention Center. We received an official email that confirms the dates which is on November 2nd and 3rd, and the main event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center. The tickets to the main event will go on sale on May 9th and May 12th. There will also be a special pre-BlizzCon ticket that includes dinner going on sale on May 16th.

BlizzCon Ticket Sale #1: Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. PDT (Thurs, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. GMT)

BlizzCon Ticket Sale #2: Saturday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. PDT (Sun, May 13 at 1:00 a.m. GMT)
BlizzCon Benefit Dinner Ticket Sale: Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. PDT (Thurs, May 17 at 10:00 a.m. GMT)
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Like in every BlizzCon, there will be an eSports event during the BlizzCon Opening Week that will take place at the Blizzard Arena Los Angeles from October 25th to 29th. The initial rounds of the StarCraft II World Championship Series Global Finals, the Heroes of the Storm Global Championship Finals, and World of Warcraft Arena World Championship Finals will unfold in the Blizzard Arena Los Angeles and later culminate in Anaheim on November 2nd and 3rd, where champions of these tournaments along with the Overwatch World Cup and Hearthstone Global Games will be crowned.
BlizzCon Tournament Dates
Heroes of the Storm Global Championship: October 25–28, November 2–3
StarCraft II World Championship Series: October 26–28, November 2–3
World of Warcraft Arena Global Championship: October 29, November 2–3
Overwatch World Cup: November 2–3
Hearthstone Global Games: November 2–3
For those who are interested for the Opening Week events at Blizzard Arena Los Angeles in Burbank, California, a limited number of tickets will go on sale later this year with further details to be announced later. For more info, you can check out their official site.

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Gearbox Software Officially Announced Borderlands 3

The wait is finally over because just moments ago developer Gearbox Software just dropped Borderlands 3 at PAX East 2019.

Fans from all around the world can now prepare to dive into the next full installment of the Borderlands game.

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On top of that, the game will be featuring more guns than ever before and there are even guns that can walk! To those who’s new to the game, it’s a popular series of action first-person shooter coop RPG that is set in a sci-fi setting. In the game, players will take on the role of Vault Hunters who are on the look out for treasures.
Take a look at the reveal trailer:

So far there’s only the announcement of the game. However, more information such as release date and platforms may be revealed on April 3. Are you excited about the game? Cause I AM! For more information, you can head over to their official site.

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Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown PVE system showcased

Bandai Namco has just put up a a new trailer for Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown showcasing its PvE battle system. As previously reported, Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown is a new mobile game announced for the popular light novel and anime series, one meant to celebrate its tenth anniversary.

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From what we are able to tell, the takeaway here is for the player to know how to make good use of the switches, or swapping characters in and out as you pummel your foe with a flurry attacks. As switches grants invincibility frames, you can also exploit it to dodge attacks. As you stay on the offensive, you will also be building up an awakening gauge that lets you enter into a so-called awakening state. During this state, there will not be any cooldown for skills and party member switches. The opportunity for a finishing skill also presents itself during this sequence, allowing you to deal massive damage to the enemy.

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Also previously mentioned, considering it has an English trailer and official website, we should be able to assume Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown is pretty much confirmed for a simultaneous global release.
The official website is mostly barebones, but the story overview is given as follows:

“Have you heard of Cross Edge?”
It’s a title Kirito has heard before.
A game which has attracted a lot of attention from players, not least because it was supposedly designed by a middle school genius.
One day at the Dicey Café, Kirito hears two rumors about Cross Edge.
The first: There’s a mysterious player who attacks out of nowhere.
Losing to them means losing a portion of your own memories.
The second: This player goes around wearing a hood pulled low to hide their eyes…
Kirito can’t help but recall Laughing Coffin, the player-killer guild he faced in SAO.
In part to investigate these rumors, Kirito and his friends begin playing Cross Edge… and are soon targeted in a surprise attack.

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New Anime Titled BanG Dream It’s MyGO!!!!! From BanG Dream! Franchise Announced

The anime, BanG Dream It’s MyGO from the BanG Dream! franchise has been announced is scheduled to be broadcasted this summer 2023.

The anime will be comprised of the following main cast members in their respective roles.

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Hina Youmiya  as Tomori Takamatsu (Vocals)
Rin Tateishi as Anon Chihaya (Guitar)
Hina Aoki as Raana Kaname (Guitar)
Koko Hayashi as Taki Shina (Drums)
Mika Kohinata as Soyo Nagasaki (Bass)

The BanG Dream It’s MyGO anime will be directed by Koudai Kakimoto while the composition and script is handled by Yuniko Ayana.
The BanG Dream It’s MyGO anime will feature and center around BanG Dream!’s band MyGO!!!!! which was only announced last year as a band that synchronizes the real and the virtual.
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It is important to note that the group is not the Vtuber group that Bushiroad was opening auditions for late last year.
MyGO!!!!! will also be having a LIVE performance this year titled, “Don’t get lost” which marks their 5th LIVE to date.
BanG Dream! is a media-mix project by Bushiroad that started in 2015 as a manga. The project has expanded since then and now includes print media, anime and even video games like BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! which will be having a collaboration with Hololive Productions.
You may find more details regarding the anime project at their official website.

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A Post-Honkai Odyssey: Honkai Impact 3rd v3.8 and New Expansion

miHoYo has announced a new Open World in A Post-Honkai Odyssey and v3.8 Dawn of Glory for Honkai Impact 3rd. v3.8 will be released for global servers on 2 April 2020. There will be the new battlesuit Valkyrie Gloria arriving 3 April, while A Post-Honkai Odyssey will be from 6 April. Updates will be released for iOS, Android and Windows platforms concurrently.

With stunning cel-shaded graphics, immersive storytelling, infinite combo action and smooth controls, Honkai Impact 3rd has garnered an international following since its launch on mobile devices, achieving over 200 million downloads and frequently topping worldwide Apple Store and Google Play Charts. The PC client for the game was launched late 2019 and adding support for single account play across platforms, allowing new audiences to experience the game everywhere.

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The upcoming open world will be Honkai Impact 3rd‘s biggest update yet. Follow the special task force to unearth the secrets in St. Fountain, the City of Rebirth, in the 8th year since the end of Honkai. With the incorporation of the vertical axis for three-dimensional combat and exploration, alongside the expansion of the QTE system with Aerial Combat and Joint QTE and more graphic features – including dynamic lighting and destructible environments – a much more realistic battlefield is open to you! The new QUA-type battlesuit Valkyrie Gloria which excels at dealing Fire DMG up close and capable of controlling enemies with throw counter, will debut in v3.8.
Updating to v3.8 will be required from 2 April 2020.
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“Honkai, a mysterious force that annihilated human civilization on several occasions, has re-emerged in this once peaceful world...”
A squad of young girls burdened with the very last hopes of humanity must fight for survival in this apocalyptic world filled with zombies and Honkai beasts.
As the Captain of the Hyperion, you must lead these girls into battle against zombies and Honkai beasts in various locales around the world. Experience the girls’ unique personalities, challenge and conquer various raids and stages, and enjoy the rich storyline of the Honkai Universe! Join the Valkyries and fight for all that is beautiful in the world!

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Legend of Mana Remastered Announced For Nintendo Switch

Legend of Mana Remastered has been announced for the Nintendo Switch, as part of the 50-minute Nintendo Direct today.

Originally released on the Playstation back in the 90s, the follow up to Trials of Mana makes its return to consoles on 24th June, 2021.

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The remaster will feature all the same music from the original game, along with rearranged tracks that you can freely switch between. Naturally, it retains the same pixel-art style, though with the resolution upgraded for modern screens.

Gameplay wise, it retains the same gameplay from Legend of Mana, giving you an empty World Map that you can fill by collecting Artifacts. You can place these down to create towns and other features for you to explore.
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New features have also been added, such as the ability to adjust your encounter rate similar to modern JRPGs like Bravely Default, so you can speed through the story or sit and grind depending on your mood.
There’s also a new minigame, though they didn’t elaborate on the mechanics of how this minigame would work. At a glance though, it has a Tamagotchi-esque aesthetic to it, and will likely involve taking care of the even more pixellated creature as you play through Legend of Mana Remastered.

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Microsoft Says PlayStation Pays For ‘Blocking Rights’ To Keep Games Off Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft says that PlayStation pays for ‘blocking rights’ to prevent games from coming to Xbox Game Pass.

This was made in a document submitted by Microsoft on August 9th to the Brazillian Administrative Council for Economic Defense as part of a report on the company’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard.

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The 27-page document is meant to be a rebuttal to PlayStation’s previous negative comments about the buyout, saying that Call of Duty (COD) “has no rival” and that it would be determinantal for PlayStation to lose it.
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As Eurogamer reports, Microsoft made several counter-arguments in the documents including taking a shot at PlayStation by pointing out that they also make exclusivity deals for ‘blocking rights’ in order to stop games from coming to Xbox Game Pass.
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“Microsoft’s ability to continue expanding Game Pass has been hampered by Sony’s desire to inhibit such growth.”
“Sony pays for ‘blocking rights’ to prevent developers from adding content to Game Pass and other competing subscription services.”
Microsoft ended the report by saying that PlayStation’s claims are “incoherent” as their console currently holds the dominant market share and they are a leader in digital game distribution. They also reiterated that they do not plan to make Call of Duty exclusive to Xbox consoles.
The reason why Brazil is holding these investigations is that they wish to analyze how Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard will affect other market leaders’ ability to compete. As such, they’ve held inquiries with several tech giants including Sony, Apple, and Amazon about their views on the purchase. Resetera says that of all the companies questioned, Sony was the only one who objected to the buyout. Several other countries are conducting similar research.
Ultimately Microsft is refuting the argument that their ownership of Activision-Blizzard will negatively affect PlayStation’s business in a significant way. They also seem to be saying that PlayStation shouldn’t complain about console exclusivity when they also practice “a device-centric strategy and focused on exclusivity”.
Console exclusivity has been a common practice throughout the video game industry with PlayStation, Microsoft, and Nintendo all using it to draw consumers to their platform over the competition.
Microsoft and Sony however have both stated that they will not prevent multiplatform releases with their recent acquisitions of Activision-Blizzard (at least of COD) and Bungie so perhaps users shouldn’t worry too much about having to buy a new console for their favorite games.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla first details

At last, we know about the next installment of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla! The game is due to release worldwide Holiday 2020 on Xbox Series X, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Playstation 4 and Windows PC exclusively on the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store.

By the team that brought you Black Flag and Origins at Ubisoft Montreal, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla invites players to live the saga of Eivor. This fierce Viking raider has been raised on tales of battle and glory, and will be makaing his way through the dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. A captivating Viking experience awaits players, with new features including raids, settlements, and expanding their influence in store for them.

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 “We can’t wait for players to experience the incredible Viking journey ahead of them.”
“Being in Eivor’s boots as both a Viking raider and a clan leader, players will face the conflicts of establishing a new home while in the midst of a power struggle for control of England.”
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Play as either a male or female Eivor. Customization tools from hair to tattoos, war paint and gear will be available. This world of Valhalla can be influenced by your political alliances, combat decisions and dialogue choices, so choose wisely to protect your clan’s home and future.

Driven from Norway by endless wars and dwindling resources in ninth century AD, lead Eivor’s clan of Norsemen across the icy North Sea to the rich lands of England’s broken kingdoms. Carve out a new future for your clan, relive the ruthless fighting style of Viking warriors with a revamped combat system that allows dual-wielding against a greater variety of enemies than ever before. Lead raids with your longship to secure much-needed riches and resources from a variety of locations.

Don’t get too comfortable settling in; the Saxons will resist, including King Aelfred of Wessex who will denounce you as heathens as he looks to be the sole ruler of a civilized England. Eivor will have to pull all the stops to keep Valhalla within reach.

The Gold, Ultimate and Collector’s Editions of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla have also been announced, along with Ubicollectibles products:

The Gold Edition will include the base game and the Season Pass.
The Ultimate Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass and the Ultimate Pack giving access to players to exclusive customization content: the Berserker Gear Pack, the Berserker Settlement Pack, the Berserker Longship Pack, along with a Set of Runes to improve weapons or gears.
The Collector’s Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass, the Ultimate Pack, the high-end Ubicollectibles replica of Eivor and her Drakkar (height: 30cm), a Collector’s Case, a Steelbook® with a unique artwork, a numbered certificate of authenticity, a Viking Statuette of Eivor with his raven and Dane axe (height: 5cm), exclusive lithographs as well as a Selected Soundtrack  of the game.
The standalone Ubicollectibles products including the Eivor Wolf-Kissed Figurine and his Hidden Blade Replica.

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A Warcraft Inspired Mobile Project by Blizzard Coming Soon?

Blizzard had posted a job post looking for a FX Artist to be part of their unannounced project. From the post of job requirements, it is noted that they are looking into people specializing in mwobile games. Here’s a screenshot of the announcement which we highly suspect that a new mobile game will be birthed by Blizzard soon.

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As you can see from the screenshot above, a certain skill in developing effects for a wide range of mobile platforms is needed. They have also highlighted on the “passion for creating imagery synonymous with the Warcraft IP” which would suggest that the project will involve certain Warcraft elements.
These are just speculations that there will be a mobile game project revolving around the Warcraft IP however, since there were no further announcements released we can only wait and expect something great from Blizzard. Hopefully a revelation is on its way to Blizzcon 2017 later.
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God Eater: Resonant Ops Coming to Mobile Soon!

God Eater, a famous IP by Bandai Namco based on the Japanese animated series has recently announced their upcoming mobile game! The game dubbed God Eater: Resonant Ops will be available for both iOS and Android for free with some in-game micro-transactions. Like most of the God Eater games, this will also be an RPG.

Check out their official trailer below:

God Eater as you all might know, takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where it was destroyed by mysterious monsters called Aragami. To fight and eradicate the monsters, an organization was birthed known as Fenrir. They fight using ‘God Arcs’ as weapons that are made from Aragami cells. However not all can wield them and for those who are able to, they are known as the God Eaters.

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The story in the game will be pretty much the same. It will take place in AD 20178 (four years after God Eater 2: Rage Burst) where humankind continued to decline in numbers and a large-scale strategy was announced. You as the the protagonist, rookie God Eater, will be throwing yourself into battle in restricted areas to eradicate the Aragamis.
Currently, pre-registration is available on the official site. They are running a milestone event and based on how many pre-registers, players will receive the following when the game officially launches:

10,000 pre-registrations – One G Gem (one round of gacha) + Strengthening God Arc (Strengthening Material)
30,000 pre-registrations – One G Gem (one round of gacha) + God Arc Strengthening Materials Set
50,000 pre-registrations – One G Gem (one round of gacha) + 10,000 FC (in-game currency)
70,000 pre-registrations – Two G Gems (two rounds of gacha) + 4-Star God Arc Brilliance (Erina)
100,000 pre-registrations – Five G Gems (five rounds of gacha) + 4-Star Branch Leader Alisa (Diva Eater Ver.)

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