Setting the foundations of Battleworld: interview with Kabam’s Scott and Shane on Marvel Realm of Champions

Revealed at 2019’s New York Comic Con, Marvel Realm of Champions has been in the works for a while. Its basic premise sees you transported to the Battleworld, with the mystery of Maestro’s death looming over everyone as you fight the other champions. We have Kabam‘s Senior Quest Designer Scott Bradford and Senior Game Designer Shane onboard to answer a few curious questions. From their names, you can pretty much get the idea of what they do: as part of a larger game design group, Scott handles narrative, level, and encounter design primarily, while Shane focuses on gear, ability, and progression design.

THE START OF IT ALL
While waiting for reveals, the burning question is definitely going to be the release date. If you haven’t seen it already, Battleworld will be officially launching on 16 December 2020, so champions will have a month or so left to wait. Hond on tight!

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Realm of Champions isn’t Kabam’s first time with Marvel, with Contest of Champions also under their belt. From its launch in December 2014 till today, that’s coming to six years working with Marvel! Scott talks about the trust they’ve built up over the years, and Marvel being incredibly receptive to the new project, providing plenty of feedback in their partnership to get Marvel fans of all stripes to play the game. Shane reveals the project itself had been in the works for at least 2 years, building off the work of a small team and gradually ramping up and expanding the scale of the game. The launch is just the beginning, as we all head into 2021.

We’ve gotten beta access, which you can read about here, and during that period, updates came in pretty rapidly. Scott explains this is to get player feedback as quickly as possible prior to the launch. He also says that there isn’t a strict content cycle per se, but you can expect updates relatively frequently. A rough estimate will be monthly updates – by no means a definite metric – following Contest of Champions‘ scheduling. There will be seven champions available at launch.
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THE MEAT OF THE GAME
At a glance, you might think Realm of Champions looks quite similar to Marvel’s Avengers; playing super heroes, customizing their gear… Scott lays out the key differences between Realm of Champions and Marvel’s Avengers, and indeed, the other available Marvel titles:
First of all, it’s a mobile game, with gameplay closer to a brawler with MOBA elements… part of it for us was making sure you can play a match in under 5 minutes so it’s really built for mobile.
We are really focused on making sure customization is a core part of the game: when you equip a piece of gear, it changes how you look and play – weapons change your abilities and play style.
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Coming back to the seven champions, wanting to know how they’re designed will always be an ever present question. “Firstly, it’s from a brand perspective, right?” Scott points out. “A player playing a Marvel game has some expectation that they’re gonna be able to play as, for example, Black Panther, Iron Man, or as Hulk.” The other reason is for gameplay: there are basically three core roles in the game, and the characters chosen will be able to fit into the roles you would “expect” them to be in. Hulk’s bulk makes him the tank, Doctor Strange takes the support role, and Black Panther deals the damage. It’s a mix of the brand, player’s desire to be these characters, as well as gameplay conceits.

Customization also ties into wanting to be a character, with how much emphasis the game has on that. You express yourself through your choice of champion, and the gear you put on them. As they gradually add more characters, you will be able to play who you’d most prefer, in the style you like, to uncover whatever secrets this world has.
The gear is the customization, as you mix and match the stats and skills they have. Scott describes it as building a puzzle, as well as an attainable goal to obtain the specific pieces you want for the style you want to play. Those pieces themselves also have colour variants, making them both style and function! Whether or not there will be skins in the future is not something that can be fully discussed right now since the game isn’t even out yet. It would be interesting to have both the “practical” customization, and the “cosmetic” side, wouldn’t you think?
ADDRESSING THE COMPETITION
You can play both with or against other players in the game, so there needs to be consideration for the matchmaking. Shane reveals that they have developed a proprietary matchmaking system, with each game mode having custom settings. As you play games, the matchmaking ratings in use for the specific modes will update accordingly.

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Key metrics: Battle Points, total Champion Rating, Threat Level

Threat Level rises when you win games, and lowers on losses
Players will be matched to those with the closest matching aspects

Arena Conquest

Key metrics: Battle Points, player roles, Champion Rating, party size, etc.

There are other inner workings, of course, to be constantly optimized and help fine-tune teams the best they can

Wins and losses will be the one constant as you play in competitive modes especially, and comeback mechanics would certainly be helpful. What Shane can tell us now is the Battle Point rating system, which adjusts dynamically on wins – to get tougher opponents – and losses – for easier ones. It’s a major component to matchmaking. To ensure you can remain competitive, you’d natirally want to get better gear and improve your Champion Rating so that you can be stronger when fighting those at your Battle Point level.

The nature of the game also means there’ll be players of all stripes, from disconnections due to bad connections or pure rage quits. A reporting system is in place for others to flag down those with egregious behaviour, so that’s one less thing to worry about. An “AFK Protection” system is also in the game, measuring user activity in a mode to detect connected players who aren’t participating. Likewise, match connectivity is also monitored which can be used to mete out penalties depending on a player’s track record, to see fine-tuning over time to minimize such disruptive behaviours. You can at least breathe a little easy knowing what’s in place to improve your game experience with others.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
They obviously don’t want to give too much away, but knowing what to expect is also part of the fun to build up that hype, from game modes to the reveals behind the secrets of Battleworld. There’s a Story Codex in the game, where players can learn about locations within the game, besides the story of Battleworld, and the history of the arenas. It’s just the first step, as Scott assures more story content will be coming in the future. The specifics will not be revealed at present, but we will get the juicy lore in time to come.

Look forward to the champions still yet to come, besides the lore which we can assume will be updated over time over their socials and website. Expect more game modes, weapons for champions – gear in general – to change their playstyles to ensure the meta can continuously evolve and thrive, new missions, modes, and all that good stuff. There’s at least 80 years of Marvel history to draw on, which allows for plenty more yet to come.

In any case, there’s a lot to keep an eye out on in Realm of Champions as we approach the release date. We can keep asking about the other factions within Battleworld, the champions they’ll be fielding in regards to the lore, and of course, all the shiny weapons they will be packing for different experiences on the same champion.
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Lutie RPG Clicker Mobile Game Launched In SEA!

Lutie RPG Clicker is a game for the mobile that’s now available for download in both the App Store and Google Play Store! The game by Ludic Games offers players an immersive tap adventure that features cute anime art in a simple clicker game. Currently the game is only available in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

One interesting feature of the RPG clicker game is that it features RPG mechanics. There are Seasonal Raids, Tournaments, Expeditions, Servant Raids, Matching Mini-Games and more modes offered in the game! The game also has over 300 characters in the game.

Below are some of the key features included in the game:

ADVANCE through thousands of levels in your Quest for the Morning Star
TAP to defeat over 80 uniquely cute Monsters and Bosses
COLLECT over 60 charming Guardians & Servants
JOIN fun Seasonal Raid Tournaments & compete with players worldwide
DISPATCH your Servants on Exploration Expeditions for rare loot
RESURRECT for veteran players & collect Morning Star Fragments

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Tales of the Rays beams into Android and iOS

Game developer Bandai Namco has made available the English version of Tales of the Rays on the Google Play Store. In case you were wondering about the iOS version, it is currently pending approval from Apple, and will be out soon after.

To recap, this smartphone RPG has you filling in the shoes of protagonists Ix or Mileena, individuals who have descended from a bloodline of Mirrirsts and must journey to revive their world.

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Despite the platform Tales of the Rays promises to deliver the “classic Tales experience” familiar to fans, with its 3D Linear Motion Battle system where you will venture across various dungeons to do battle with an assortment of monsters. The game also boasts animations and skits that are a series trademark.
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Update: iOS version is also up now, you can find it in your App Store.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic Legacy of the Sith Trailer Shows The Terror of Darth Malgus

BioWare and Lucas film Games have unveiled a new trailer for the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic, shedding new light on the epic Star Wars story that will unfold in the upcoming expansion, “Legacy of the Sith”.

Players will be able to continue to immerse themselves in their very own Star Wars journey unlocking the mysteries behind the ultimate plan of the renegade Sith, Darth Malgus, who has been a danger to the galaxy since he was first introduced in the iconic MMORPG 10 years ago.

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You can check out the new Legacy of the Sith story teaser trailer on the Star Wars The Old Republic youtube channel:

The cinematic trailer portrays the menace of major Star Wars villain Darth Malgus, presenting his raw power against a Jedi knight and his padawan. It also brings up a big moral question surrounding the Jedi, their taking of children from a young age to induct into their order, leaving siblings and parents in dire situations when they could do something to help.
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The Legacy of the Sith expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic launched on February 15 will continue the year-long 10th Anniversary Celebration for the beloved MMORPG which will provide players with an array of new content, updates, and in-game activities throughout 2022.

In addition to the expansive next chapter in the thrilling storyline of Star Wars: The Old Republic, the highly anticipated Combat Styles feature will add an all-new level of customization for a character’s weapons and abilities giving players even more options to create the Star Wars character of their dreams.
Star Wars: The Old Republic is available for PC. It is not the be confused with the 2003 single-player RPG Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic or its upcoming remake being developed by Aspyr, which is coming to the PS5 and PC.

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Sneak peeks into the Harry Potter Magic Awakened game!

Here are sneak peeks into the Harry Potter Magic Awakened game! It launched into beta on iOS via TestFlight, and thanks to Tap.io, we can get a better look into what the game actually is. From the clips and screenshots, the game is closer to a card game than an RPG. It does have cutscenes with 3D models too, instead of utilizing static sprites.

Cards have costs, of course. Your resource – let’s call it mana for now – will recover over time. There will be cards with varying cost, with 7 appearing to be the maximum. Battles occur in real time, so you’d need to make sure not to dilly dally. Even though it’s ostensibly basically a card game, it does have some free flying parts on your broomstick. Explore Hogwarts from the air!

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The game does have gacha elements, as you might expect, to draw new cards. They’re quite beautifully animated when you look them up in your collection. If nothing else, the production value is there.
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At present, there’s no news about when the game might see its full release, or if it will be launched outside of China anytime soon. It might not be a full-fledged mobile RPG some might have thought it would be, but a card game based off the Harry Potter series doesn’t sound so bad, not when it’s fairly well made like this one is.
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Dragon Ball Legends released new details of its story, new characters and system

Bandai Namco Entertainment’s upcoming Dragon Ball game for mobile – Dragon Ball Legends has recently done with their closed beta test. Unfortunately, we are not lucky enough to get a slot in CBT but as the official website are updated with a bunch of new details, we are here to introduce you the story, new characters and system of Dragon Ball Legends!

Story

With the chaos of the Tournament of Power behind them, life went on for the inhabitants of Universe 7. But their peace was short-lived… Fighters from across the ages were soon drawn together for a timeline-splicing battle royale! Goku fought his way past one fierce foe after another, until a mysterious figure appeared before him… A Saiyan boy, dressed like none he had ever seen before…
New characters
Shallot (voiced by Kenji Akabane)
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The hero of the story and a Saiyan from the distant past flung into the present day. He has lost all memories apart from his own name.
Zahha (voiced by Ryōtarō Okiayu)

A magic swordsman who was sent here by the space-time confusion. Despite his icy demeanour, he steps in to aid our hero.
Hooded Man (voiced by Kenji Nojima)

A mysterious man in a hood wreaking havoc across the lands. He seems to resemble Shallot…
System
Dragon Ball Legends is an action card battle game that brings all the legendary fighters of the Dragon Ball world together at your fingertips. You only need one finger to control the battle as shown below:

Here is how you can trigger the special move – Rising Rush:

Some Arts Cards come with a Dragon Ball attached, after gathering all the seven Dragon Balls, a Rising Rush button will appear that allows you to activate the special move.

Example of Arts Cards with Dragon Ball.

After activating the Rising Rush, you can choose one of the 4 Arts Cards in your hand to deal massive damage and finish your opponent. You can even land an explosive victory with combined special moves if you are successful!

Some Arts Cards available in the game.

There is no news regarding the official release date for now, but since the CBT is done, we can expect the game to go live in a few months. Dragon Ball Legends is still up for pre-register with 3 million pre-registrations achieved, go sign it up now if you haven’t done so!
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PlayStation Unveils First Sneak Peak Of The Gran Turismo Movie

PlayStation has released a 1-minute sneak peek teaser of the upcoming Gran Turismo movie which will be released later this summer in 2023.

The teaser has been uploaded to the Sony Pictures Entertainment Youtube channel which you can check out below:

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You may be wondering how exactly they’re going to adapt Gran Turismo into a movie when the games don’t have much of a plot. Well, it turns out the movie is actually based on a true story involving Gran Turismo.
The Gran Turismo movie will be based on the career of Jann Mardenborough, a British professional racing driver who has competed and won the Japanese Super GT series. He started off as a huge fan of the Gran Turismo video games who would go on to be the third winner of the GT Academy Competition, a televised competition organized by Nissan and PlayStation to train candidates in Motorsports. They would start off playing the Gran Turismo game before moving up to the real deal.
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The new adaptation will see Mardenborough’s journey from a simple GT fan to a star racer. The plot has been described as “the ultimate wish fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver”.
The director of the movie is Neill Blomkamp who’s most well-known for his work on District 9 and Elysium, with the screenplay being made by Jason Hall and Zach Baylin.
Here are the rest of the main cast:

David Harbour as Jack Slater
Orlando Bloom as Danny Moore
Archie Madekwe as Jann Mardenborough
Darren Barnet as TBA
Geri Halliwell Horner as Jann’s Mother
Djimon Hounsou as Jann’s Father

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The Gran Turismo movie will be premiering in August of 2023 in most regions.
Gran Turismo 7, the latest game in the video game franchise, is available for the PS5.

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Kamen Rider 50th Anniversary Memorial Set Lets You Pretend You’re A Superhero

Bandai has announced the Kamen Rider 50th Anniversary Memorial Set, a group of items to make you feel like the original Kamen Rider.

The set is available via the P-Bandai webstore, and includes a high-quality reproduction of the belt worn by the first and second Kamen Riders, among other memorabilia. It’s avaialable for preorder now, and can be bought for 55000 Yen (RM2128.90)

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Naturally, the belt comes with all the necessary sound effects and even practical effects, including the slit for pretending you’re the second Kamen Rider. It comes with a switch, letting you swap out the belt for Kamen Rider 1 mode or Kamen Rider 2 mode.
Unlike many of the toy belts, the 50th anniversary belt comes with a leather strap, adorned with the same buttons as the one worn on the show.
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Aside from that, it also includes other Kamen Rider memorabilia, such as the Kamen Rider’s iconic muffler, as well as a medallion bearing the heroes’ likeness on it.

Of course, it wouldn’t do you any good if you had nowhere to display the Kamen Rider 50th Anniversary Memorial, so it also comes with a numbered pedestal, letting you wrap the belt around it to display your commitment to fighting evil.
Kamen Rider is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, being one of the most iconic Japanese franchises since, with multiple riders spanning the Showa, Heisei and Reiwa eras. A movie titled Shin Kamen Rider was previously announced to kick off the 50th anniversary celebrations.

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Gunship Battle Total Warfare now globally launched

The Gunship Battle franchise by Joycity has got its latest title, Gunship Battle Total Warfare released on mobile now! The new title is a military strategy game featuring a modern war setting and breathtaking graphics. You will create your dream base, grow stronger by researching military technology, and build machines of war to establish a fearsome force for you to command.

The various naval, air, and ground units are designed to closely resemble real-life war units in order to retain the feel of modern combat. As a leader, you will strategize, create global alliances, and fight for a future worthy of humanity. The game also features real-time PVP so you can challenge players around the globe!

Are you ready to begin your journey for honor, glory, and victory? Gunship Battle Total Warfare is now globally available for both Android and iOS. You can also visit their official Facebook for more information.
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Egglia: Legend of the Redcap Will Have It’s English Version!

Egglia: Legend of the Redcap developed by Powerchord Studio and Brownies, will be released for the iOS and Android in North America, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and many other countries including the Southeast Asia in the coming August! Following their recent announcement, the game popular in Japan has risen up to the charts ranking up to No.2 on the App Store and No.1 in the RPG game category.

The game follows the story of a gentle elf named Chabo who mysteriously fell from the sky and arrived on the continent of Egglia. Players will venture out to uncover the mysteries of Chabo and Egglia exploring new areas of the world sealed within eggs. Players will also need to develop the world of Egglia by building houses, summoning spirits, warding off monsters and forming alliances with other races. When the world of Egglia is restored, players can continue to explore other parts of the world with new episodes planned in future updates.

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You can also check out the special announcement trailer from the developers of the game Kameoka, Okamiya and Shimomura along with the artists and Brownies co-founder Koji Tsuda below:

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SINoALICE NieR RepliCant rerun event to add Kainé/Crusher and other new characters

The long-awaited rerun of the Nier RepliCant collab event in SINoALICE is near, as the in-game notices have revealed new characters and more. The event goes live tomorrow at 8.00 am UTC, June 22, 2021 after the scheduled maintenance.

A total of 3 NieR RepliCant STEP Grimoires will be available. All of these banners guarantee a featured SR weapon after every 5th pull, or step 5 as the game calls it.

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The first banner is Forgotten Bookmarks. This banner is split between two parts, 1st Night and 2nd Night. Emil & Grimoire Weiss/Sorcerer and Devola & Popola/Paladin will make their debut in 1st Night, while Kainé/Crusher and Strange Girl/Mage will debut in 2nd Night. These are entirely new characters who have not appeared in the Japanese version of the game.

The second STEP Grimoire is Bookmarked Memories: Rebirth. This banner adds the NieR RepliCant characters who first appeared in the rerun of the event in SINoALICE JP. They are King of Facade & Fyra/Paladin and Yonah/Sorcerer.
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The third banner is Bookmarked Memories: Return. This banner brings back the characters from the original NieR RepliCant event in Global. Kainé/Breaker, Young Emil/Mage and Devola & Popola/Cleric will be available in this banner.
Finally, there will be two paid classes, Boy Nier/Sorcerer and Three Little Pigs/Replicant who will be available in the shop.
Stay tuned to the SINoALICE Twitter account for more updates.
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Fairy tale characters fight to "revive their author". Enter the dark world of SINoALICE as imagined by Yoko Taro (Drakengard, NieR).

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Google Is Officially Shutting Down Stadia in 2023

Google has announced that they are fully shutting down their Google Stadia service. The cloud gaming platform will remain live for players until January 18th, 2023.

They will also be refunding anyone who bought products for Stadia including hardware, software, and DLC. Google says the refunds should be completed by mid-January.

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“A few years ago, we also launched a consumer gaming service, Stadia,” Stadia Vice President and General Manager Phil Harrison said in a post on the official Google Blog.
“And while Stadia’s approach to streaming games for consumers was built on a strong technology foundation, it hasn’t gained the traction with users that we expected so we’ve made the difficult decision to begin winding down our Stadia streaming service.” Employees on the Stadia team will be distributed to other parts of the company.”
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Google states that they will take what they learned from Stadia for use in other departments in the company like Youtube, AR, and Google Play.
“The underlying technology platform that powers Stadia has been proven at scale and transcends gaming. We see clear opportunities to apply this technology across other parts of Google like YouTube, Google Play, and our Augmented Reality (AR) efforts — as well as make it available to our industry partners, which aligns with where we see the future of gaming headed.”
Google Stadia was originally released in November 2019 meaning that the service will have been live for just over 3 years before shutting down.
Throughout its life, the console was often criticized for having frequent lag during gameplay at launch and a small library consisting mostly of ports that could be found on other consoles. In 2021 it was announced that Google would be shutting down Stadia’s First Party developers. Despite this, it has maintained a dedicated following of users that have enjoyed the platform.

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Razer Kraken X review – a comfortable, budget pick

If you’re on a budget and just want a general use headset for any or all of your devices, the Razer Kraken X is one for you. Going for $50 (~RM209), it’s got enough brand quality while being affordable. Pro quality pics to follow!

UNBOXING/BUILD/DESIGN
The box comes in the familiar neon green and black design typical of Razer products. There’s nothing flashy about either packaging or the headset itself. Aside from the light Razer decals, you wouldn’t even be able to tell it’s a Razer headset from a distance, certainly very understated.

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It doesn’t feel heavy at 250g, living up to its ultra-light claim on the box. The microphone is easy to bend or tuck away depending on what you want to do. It’s wholly made of plastic, which really helps reduce its weight.

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COMFORT
I’m not familiar with differentiating between headphones, but this one I can say quite decisively doesn’t hurt the top of my head even after extended wear over an entire day. The glasses I wear makes it only slightly awkward to remove on occasion, but no major complaints. There’s no actual pressure on the glasses when the Razer Kraken X is worn thanks to hidden eyewear channels, so that’s another point in its favour.

The headband is adjustable, rest assured. Its weight is barely noticeable upon the head and ears as the foam cushions enough. It’s memory foam, and some might find it able to heat up more unlike more premium headsets. The foam can also be removed if you need
SOUND QUALITY
The Razer Kraken X supports 7.1 surround sound via software (provided with headset) separate from Razer Synapse, but only for Windows 10 64-bit PCs. It does very nicely provide directional sound even without, so for gamers, you’d be serviced just fine. Bass can be a little lacking, but vocals come through well. I didn’t have any major complaints when plugged into either my Switch or my phone. If you listen to more varieties of music, it probably won’t be satisfying if you’re really looking for that rich experience. It doesn’t perform very well outside a quiet room, providing minimal isolation. There’s no audio mixer either for the audiophiles. It’s something you’d probably expect from this price range.
The cardioid – meaning, it picks up sound from the mouth while rejecting surrounding sounds – microphone works well enough, providing clear sound. It will not be as good as a dedicated microphone, of course. It still has a tendency to pick up background sounds quite easily, however, depending on your location. You also can’t detach it.
MISCELLANEOUS
The buttons for volume and microphone may be slightly awkward. You’ll likely get used to them being on the left after fumbling initially. The microphone can be easily bent out of the way, but can’t be retracted if you prefer that. Simply plug in and play into virtually any device with a headphone jack, and the Razer Kraken X is good to go. It comes with a splitter if you need it for separate inputs or to extend the cable length.

VERDICT
The Razer Kraken X is most suitable for those who want a new headset, but aren’t too fussy about what they’re using it for, or are just on a budget. It does most things well, but won’t be able to perform for more specific needs. It’ll be up to personal preference if you think the microphone sticks out too much.  A jack of all trades, master of none as it were.

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Tokyo Revengers mobile puzzle game accepting pre-registrations

As announced 6 months ago, the Tokyo Revengers mobile game has finally been unveiled, and it is indeed a puzzle game. Pre-registrations are available in Japan through the Google Play Store, while iOS will be coming soon.

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The pre-registration rewards go up to 300,000 users, with the 100,000 milestone already hit at time of writing. You’ll be able to get a total of 12 pulls in the gacha at 300,000, and Twitter icons at 150k and 250k users.

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Going by the screenshots on the official website, the Tokyo Revengers mobile game would have gameplay similar to other match puzzle games where up to 6 characters in a “party” will power up as you make the matches and be able to use their special skills. There’s a mix of chibi and full body art, and you can be on your road to conquest from node to node. One of the highlights of the game is that it will have some game original costumes, presumably to be available through the gacha.
There’s no indication when the game will officially launch besides the original “within 2022” announcement. As for more of the anime, the latest trailer says the next season would be coming out January 2023. A new trailer for that was released a couple of days ago, which you can see below:

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FINAL FANTASY X characters joins FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS

Good news for Final Fantasy Brave Exvius and Final Fantasy X fans – Yuna has arrived in Lapis to aid you in your battles! During the collaboration event period from 6 April to 20 April, players will able to summon Final Fantasy X characters such as Yuna, Lulu and Seymour, as well as a new 6-star awakenable Wakka.

There is also a community event held on Final Fantasy Brave Exvius’ Facebook and Twitter, where you can stand a chance to receive a FFBE Soundtrack plus a FFBE lanyard. You will only need to share (or retweet if you are on Twitter) the FINAL FANTASY X video featuring Yuna along with a short description of what they love about FFBE together with their Player ID.

You can also get extra rewards as below if the milestones are achieved:

100 total Facebook Shares and Twitter Retweets – x10 NRG Restore (10)
200 total Facebook Shares and Twitter Retweets – x10 King Metal Minituar
300 total Facebook Shares and Twitter Retweets – 300 Lapis
500 total Facebook Shares and Twitter Retweets – 1 Rare Summon ticket
1000 total Facebook Shares and Twitter Retweets – 1 4-star Guaranteed Ticket

The collaboration event ends on 20 April, so don’t miss out the chance and grab your Final Fantasy X characters in Final Fantasy Braves Exvius now! Check out the details of the event here too.

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Predator: Hunting Grounds launches today – the hunt begins!

The hunt begins today as Predator: Hunting Grounds launches today! Did you try out the trial weekend? Illfonic CEO, Charles Brungardt, took to the Playstation Blog discussing developments once the trial weekend ended.

Changes since the trial include:

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Infil locations based on the mission for the Fireteam
Quick gear swapping controls are now shown on the screen and many weapon adjustments have been made, in regard to damage done, etc
Diffuse button for the Predator Self Destruct sequence easier to interact with
Increased difficulty with the Self Destruct puzzle
Predator target isolation will no longer start at 100% at the match start
Ability to switch weapons while transitioning in Predkour and made changes to various elements of the weapons, like damage
Updated the walking/running footstep attenuation to make the Predator stealthier
Crossplay is now enabled by default
Voice mic mute is no longer enabled by default
Performance issues and tuning on-going

A free content update will be available roughly a month after launch, with more coming soon too. They already have a roadmap ready which you can look forward to! Full patch notes and discussions can be found on the game forums, for those especially keen to be up to date.
Don’t wait, join in the hunt. Predator: Hunting Grounds launches today!
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Genshin Impact: Genshin Symphony Osaka and Yokohama ticket sales open late November 2022

Aside from the anniversary concerts we’ve enjoyed thus far, there will also be real life concerts for Genshin Impact, through Genshin Symphony this 2022 to 2023. Performances will be held in Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama, with the lottery-based pre-sale for Osaka and Yokohama scheduled to begin 29 November 2022, 18:00 JST.

As you might have guessed, this 2022 leg of Genshin Symphony is only in Japan, with purchasable tickets available through eplus. Tickets are typically only available for Japanese residents only unless explicitly stated otherwise. This being a real life event, that’s all the more the case. For those who may be in the country, you might still be able to try for the Tokyo performance through the Bunkamura website from today until 23 November 2022, 23:59 JST for 3 December 2022. Tickets start at 9,000 yen up to 12,000 yen.

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According to the official website’s schedule, the Osaka venue will only have the night concert, while Yokohama will have both the day and night sessions. The daytime performance is scheduled for 13:00 JST, while the night run begins 18:00 JST. Osaka’s will be on 29 January 2023 at the Osaka International Conference Center, Grand Cube Osaka, while Yokohama’s will be on 11 February 2023, at the Pacific Convention Plaza Yokohama, Pacifico Yokohama.
The song list will consist of three parts, featuring songs of Mondstadt, Liyue and Inazuma, arranged by Sachiko Miyano, conducted by Ryo Nishitani, with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. We’ll have to see if other countries might be able to get similar real-life experiences too.
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ONE PUNCH MAN: The Strongest Official Mobile Game launching 16 June

As supervised by its Japanese Production Committee, developed by PlayCrab and published by OurPalm, the first authorised ONE PUNCH MAN official mobile game, ONE PUNCH MAN: The Strongest, will launch 16 June in the SEA region. Are you ready?

For the uninitiated, ONE PUNCH MAN revolves around Saitama, who became a hero for fun. He went through 3 years of intense training, gaining incredible strength and is now capable of defeating enemies in one punch no matter who they are. And thus, Saitama’s heroic journey begins…

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In May, ONE PUNCH MAN: The Strongest reached 2 million pre-registrations! The team has announced to give away FIVE more iPhone 11 if it reaches 2.5 million pre-registrations before the official launch. Additionally, a total of 10 iPhone 11 will also be given away via a livestream! Get on the hype train and see if you’re lucky enough to win through the website here!

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Besides that, the team has also announced an exclusive Beta Test launching on 20 May, inviting various media and influencers to participate. Check out the Facebook page for more information. Don’t miss this chance to fight with Saitama for justice!
Why should you play this game? Here are five reasons:
1) Adapted from the original story
With supervision from the Japanese Production Company to ensure the authenticity of the setting and design, and PlayCrab’s experience in card game development, you can be assured to enjoy the original story of ONE PUNCH MAN to life.

2) Original voice cast reprise their roles
Enjoy the voice work of the original anime cast including Hiroki Yasumoto, Makoto Furukawa, and more!

3) Multiple game modes
Not only can players fight with Saitama to save the world from disasters and monsters, you can also build your team with both heroes and villains. There are a variety of strategies with many outcomes you can find with different combinations of characters and skills!

4) Multiple languages available
To have it easier for SEA region players, there will be Chinese, Thai, English and Indonesian language options!

5) Featured on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
During the pre-registration period, ONE PUNCH MAN: The Strongest was featured twice on the main page for both storefronts!

Don’t wait, pre-register now and get amazing rewards! Use the links below to get started on the official ONE PUNCH MAN mobile game:

Google Play
AppStore
Website
Facebook

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Soul Hackers 2 Summons First Batch DLC Information Including a Nemissa Costume For Ringo

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Sega and Atlus have revealed new information about the DLC for their upcoming RPG Soul Hackers 2.
Digital pre-orders for the game are also going live today (June 9th) for consoles and tomorrow (June 10th) for PC via Steam.

The DLC for the game will include character costumes and BGM tracks based on the original Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers as well as other Atlus titles. The most notable of these is a costume for Soul Haacker 2’s main protagonist Ringo which is based on the heroine of the first game Nemissa.

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The DLC will also allow you to unlock fusions for new demons like Mara and Masakado as well as provide in-game currency and EXP items for those that are willing to pay to jump a few levels.
I must say, having a demon as iconic to the Shin Megami Tensei franchise as Mara be hidden behind a paywall is pretty shady on Atlus’ part. He should be in the base game so players can whip him out when things start to get rough.

The most interesting piece of extra content announced is an additional scenario, called “Lost Numbers” featuring new characters, which will also be available for purchase.
Atlus is also releasing a “Soul Hackers 2 DLC All-in-One Set” which is a bundle that contains all the DLC at a discounted price. The bundle is just for the DLC mind you, it doesn’t include the base game.
Digital Deluxe Editions
It has also been announced that a digital deluxe edition of the game called “Soul Hackers 2 – 25th Anniversary Edition” will be available for the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game on the Playstation Store. This version of the game contains the following:

Soul Hackers 25th Anniversary Music Album
Soul Hackers 25th Anniversary Book
Special Costume DLC: Mary’s Maid Set
Bonus Demon: Ai-ho DLC
Soul Hackers 2 base game (digital version)

There will also be a special edition for the Steam release called the “Soul Hackers 2 Digital Premium Edition” which includes:

Soul Hackers 2 base game
Cash, Incense, & EXP Pack
Additional scenario: “Lost Numbers”
Additional costumes and BGM pack (Six costumes and BGMs from other Atlus works, including the original Soul Hackers)
Bonus demons’ pack (Unlocks acquisition and fusion of 8 powerful demons, such as Mara and Masakado)
Special Costume DLC: Mary’s Maid Set
Bonus demon: Ai-ho DLC

Soul Hackers 2 will be released on August 29th for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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Prophet Cookie Is Coming To Cookie Run Kingdom

The fortune-telling Prophet Cookie is the latest playable character coming to Cookie Run Kingdom.

Prophet Run is yet another unit that can come over from Cookie Run Ovenbreak. They will be available in the new update which will launch on the 5th of January 2023.

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Prophet Cookie is an Epic rank support cookie that primarily acts in the back row. Here is his biography from Cookie Run Ovenbreak:
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“This wizened Cookie is often called “Fortune Cookie” for his ability to know what’s coming before it happens. His Scroll of Prophecy tells him how he should run, giving him the confidence to jump and slide his way to victory, even if it isn’t always right. Some say the source of his foresight is his mysterious purple Crystal Ball, but in reality, it is his majestic beard!”

In English, they are voiced by Gideon Emery, who voiced Biggs in the Final Fantasy VII games, and Deucalion in Teen Wolf. In the Japanese dub, he is voiced by Yū Mizushima who has voiced acted in FullMetal Alchemist, One Piece and acted in a couple of Super Sentai Series.
His Korean voice actor is Han Man-Joong, the Taiwanese voice actor is Hsieh Ning, and the Thai voice actor is Tawat Rattachai.
There will also be a number of new events coming to the game with the January 2023 update:

New Year’s Crunchy Fortunes
Lucky Ticket Event
New Crystal Shop Treasures

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Cookie Run: KingdomPublisher: DevsistersDeveloper: DevsistersRelease Date: 2021-01-21Android, iOS
Build your dream Cookie Kingdom and reclaim the land lost against the evil that lingers in the shadows. Fresh out of the oven and from the Cookie Run: OvenBreak creators comes Cookie Run: Kingdom! Build a delectable Kingdom while battling against evil dessert monsters!

Team up with friends in Guild Battles! Fight alongside other Guild Members and defeat new rivals. Battle against powerful enemies to level up together. Earn soul stones, guild level-up items, guild treasures, and more!

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Stand a chance to win an autographed Gran Turismo 7 through the MyGTStory campaign

Gamers stand a chance to win a copy of Gran Turismo 7 25th Anniversary Edition autographed by Gran Turismo founder Kazunori Yamauchi through the MyGTStory campaign. On top of the autographed game, lucky winners will also walk away with Gran Turismo 7 merchandise.

Check out this video message from Yamauchi himself:

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Organised by Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore, the MyGTStory campaign is open to gamers from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam.
To take part:
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Post photos/videos on Facebook and/or Instagram on what Gran Turismo means to you with maximum 100 words in the caption to introduce your “Gran Turismo Story”.
Gran Turismo-related material(s) must be included in the social post (e.g.: game copies, official merchandise, photos/videos at Gran Turismo events, screenshots of games, etc.).
Add the campaign’s official hashtags in the social copy: #MyGTStory and #GT7.
Tag the official PlayStation social handle: @PlayStationAsia (for Facebook) and @PlayStationAsia (for Instagram).
The entries/posts must be set to public.
Multiple submissions are allowed but each entrant only has one chance to be selected as a winner.

A total of 10 winners will be selected from Southeast Asia will be selected. Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore will select the winners based on their creativity. Winners will receive one “Gran Turismo® 7” Deluxe Gift Set which consists of:

1 x “Gran Turismo® 7” 25th Anniversary Edition (PS4/PS5, physical copy autographed by Kazunori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital, creator of Gran Turismo series)
1 x “Gran Turismo® 7” Keychain
1 x “Gran Turismo® 7” Racetrack Coasters
1 x “Gran Turismo® 7” Lanyard
1 x “Gran Turismo® 7” Decal Set

Gran Turismo 7 releases on 4th March 2022. The game is currently available for pre-order.

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Alchemy Stars: Eye of the Storm event coming soon

The first Alchemy Stars event is coming soon, dubbed Eye of the Storm! Details are given as follows:

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You will need to clear Main Story 1-16, with the event split into two parts:

Where the Wind Rises: 8 July, 09:00 UTC +0 to 22 July, 09:00 UTC +0
Homebound: 13 July, 09:00 UTC +0 to 22 July, 09:00 UTC +0

Homebound stages will unlock one at a time. Obtain event tokens from event stages to obtain various in-game rewards, including the 5-star Aurorian, Dawn. The store will be open until 25 July, 09:00 UTC +0. Any remaining event tokens will be converted into Nightium, at 1 token to 100 Nightium.
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An 8 day log in event will give out a variety of rewards, running from 8 July, 09:00 UTC +0 to 22 July, 09:00 UTC +0. Rewards include event tokens, Nightium, Lumamber, Recharger Packs, Anonymous Gifts, and an event exclusive avatar.

The Red-Eye Tempest recruitment will be available from 13 July, 09:00 UTC +0 to 28 July, 09:00 UTC +0. 6-star Aurorians, Eve and Sinsa, will be available at 37.5% chance each. They will be later added to the mainstay recruitment.

Last but not least are event exclusive furniture, available from the event store or stage quests.
Carleen and Uriel will also be added into the mainstay recruitment.
Eye of the Storm is the first proper event for Alchemy Stars, so it’s time to find out what’s in store.
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As ancient forces collide, harness the power of the Light to save the world from darkness!
A revolutionary RPG that pushes the genre to new heights of strategy and suspense presented by Tencent Games and Tourdog Studio

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Anthem Next Has Been Cancelled

EA and Bioware’s attempt at fixing their pseudo-MMO Live Service, Anthem NEXT , has been cancelled following meetings to decide if the game could be saved.

In an update by Studio Director Christian Dailey, they announced that the promised Anthem NEXT update would not be coming to fix the many issues with the game, though they didn’t say they would be shutting down servers.

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“In the spirit of transparency and closure we wanted to share that we’ve made the difficult decision to stop our new development work on Anthem (aka Anthem NEXT). We will, however, continue to keep the Anthem live service running as it exists today”, Dailey says.
The end of Anthem Next serves as a cold reminder that the time it takes to “save your game” ultimately costs money, and shouldn’t be relied on post-launch,.
Anthem NEXT was supposed to be the fundamental rework of the game, promising to fix the many issues critics had with the game, which basically boiled down to everything except its flying.
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However, recently EA announced they would be having a meeting to decide on the fate of the game, ultimately leading to today’s news that Anthem NEXT would be cancelled.
According to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, the remainder of the team that was working on Anthem NEXT has been moved to Dragon Age 4, Bioware’s hotly anticipated follow-up to the Dragon Age series. He also mentioned that future publishers should be less reliant on the idea of a Live Service meaning games would always have the chance to be better if they didn’t stick the landing on launch.
“In our 2019 story on how Anthem went awry, we reported that BioWare leadership told staff that because they were a “live service,” they could fix many of the game’s problems after launch. Now, sadly, Anthem serves as a cautionary tale about that mentality”, he tweets.

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World War Z free on Epic Games Store until 2 April

World War Z will be available for free from now until 2 April via the Epic Games Store! Download it and keep it forever and enjoy the Crossplay Update, new weapons and perks, Horde Mode Z improvements, a new mission objective and more.

The store page lists the following features:

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Outlive the dead
World War Z is a heart-pounding four-player cooperative third-person shooter featuring massive swarms of zombies that recklessly rush their living prey.
Focused on fast-paced gameplay — and inspired by the incredibly popular Paramount Pictures property of the same name — World War Z explores new storylines and characters from around the world in tense, overwhelming, gruesomely exciting missions crafted specifically for modern PCs.

Battle swarms of hundreds of zombies in gruesomely spectacular firefights
Coop story-driven campaigns
Fight other survivors in Player vs Player vs Zombies modes

Level 6 character classes and weapon upgrades to take on greater challenges:

Gunslinger – For those who skip the questions and shoot first, the Gunslinger is loaded with an arsenal of weapon damage and ammo-boosting perks to mow down the dead.
Hellraiser – Enough explosives can solve any problem! Hellraisers come armed with C4 and other tools for effective crowd control.
Slasher – For warriors with a sense of elegance, the best way to kill is with your trusty blade. Slashers have perks that increase melee damage and effectiveness while their armed tasers deliver electrifying results.
Medic – Sometimes the best way to fight the undead is keeping your teammates from becoming one of them. Armed with a Stim Pistol, Medics can heal fellow survivors from a distance and help keep the chaos under control.
Fixer – When versatility in any situation is the highest priority, the Fixer is there for you, starting out with an explosive ammo case and several teammate ammo-restoring perks.
Exterminator – Fire is the answer! Armed with Molotov cocktails and increased fire damage, the Exterminator just wants to watch the undead burn.

Get World War Z for free right here!
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Mobile Legends Developer Moonton Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Tencent

A Shanghai court has ruled in favor of Mobile Legends developer MOONTON Games in a court battle against megacorp Tencent, following what’s described as corporate defamation against the former.

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According to Jiemian, the court ruled in favor of MOONTON and upheld a previous verdict that Tencent’s actions amounted to corporate slander, in an effort to discredit the game developer and weaken their position in Indonesia.
The report says that Tencent had hired lawyers to approach MOONTON’s partners in Indonesia, RevivalTV, ahead of the MPL esports tournament.
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As per Yicai’s report, Tencent had used intimidating language, claiming that they’d already won the ongoing plagiarism court case between Mobile Legends and Riot’s League of Legends (Riot is owned by Tencent), despite no such verdict existing.
This stems from the forming of MOONTON itself- Tencent’s claim is that MOONTON CEO Xu Zhenhua had violated non-compete agreements by forming the company after he was terminated from the company.
However, the court ruled that telling business partners the company had won a lawsuit it hadn’t was out of line, resulting in them losing the case.
As a result, Tencent is being ordered to pay out a total of 220,000 Yuan (over RM143,000) to MOONTON in damages for the incident.
It should be noted that a previous court had already ruled in MOONTON’s favor, and today’s verdict was a result of the Appeals Court upholding the verdict against Tencent.
Neither company has commented on the lawsuit following the decision.

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Raji: An Ancient Epic dominates Taipei Game Show Indie Game Award 2021

During Taipei Game Show Indie Game Award 2021, Indian action-adventure title Raji: An Ancient Epic took home three awards. It even managed to secure the coveted Grand Prix award.

Based in Pune, India, Nodding Heads Games developed Raji: An Ancient Epic. During the Indie Game Award 2021 Online Ceremony yesterday, Raji: An Ancient Epic won Best Narration, the Winner’s Circle Award, and the Grand Prix. It was the only game that won multiple awards.

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Here is a list of winners:

Award
Country/
Region
Game Title
Developer

Best Narration
India
Raji: An Ancient Epic
Nodding Heads Games

Best Audio
Denmark
Figment 2: Creed Valley
Bedtime Digital Games

Best Visual Art
Taiwan
Vigil: The Longest Night
Glass Heart Studio

Best Design
Korea
Plebby Quest: The Crusades
PiedPipers Team

Best Innovation
Taiwan
Word Game
Team9

Best VR Game
Singapore
The Lost Foxfire
Keio-NUS CUTE Center

Best Mobile Game
UK
Papertrail
Newfangled Games

Grand Prix
India
Raji: An Ancient Epic
Nodding Heads Games

Winners Circle Award by Xsolla
India
Raji: An Ancient Epic
Nodding Heads Games

 The Indie Game Award is a celebration of indie games and their developers throughout the world. It recognises many otherwise overlooked video games, providing a platform for indie game developers to make their work known to the world. This year, the award drew in 36 countries bringing along 144 games to the competition.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance Switch release started off as an accident, but is becoming reality

Medieval open world RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance will be getting a Switch release. However, it was not a planned decision from the start. In an interview during the Koch Primetime E3 2021 live stream, Tobias Stolz-Zwilling, PR Manager of Warhorse Studios, admitted that the Switch version of Kingdom Come Deliverance was not planned.

It all started towards the end of 2020, when the studio was preparing to release the Royal Edition of the game for PS4 and Xbox One. At the time, the studio never even considered a Switch version for the game. However, due to a labelling error in Japan, the game was branded as a Switch title as well. News started to spread and snowball back to the ears of Warhorse Studios employees.

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As a result, the developer went with the flow and thanks to the partnership with Koch Media, was able to work on porting the game to Switch. Under the label of Prime Matter, Saber Interactive also joined forces in bringing the game to the Switch. Considering the Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an incredibly demanding game, having the assistance of the studio that brought Witcher 3 to Switch should prove invaluable.
For those who are unfamiliar, Kingdom Come: Deliverance brings players to Bohemia during the rule of the Holy Roman Empire. The game’s combat is considered to be the most accurate video game depiction of medieval European sword fighting to date.
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New screenshots for Tales of Crestoria protagonists revealed

Bandai Namco has just released new screenshots its upcoming Tales of Crestoria, giving us a better look at its three main characters, namely Kanata, Misera, and Vicious.

To recap, Tales of Crestoria is a new RPG for the mobile announced not too long ago. The game is a new addition to Bandai Namco’s “Tales of” series which tells the story of a protagonist living the life of crime while living for the things important to him. That said, he’s not the only perspective we’ll playing from as there were two other characters revealed as well.

Kanata

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Tales of CrestoriaPublisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentDeveloper: Bandai Namco EntertainmentRelease Date: 2020-07-17Android, iOS
Live. Even if it's a sin.

TALES OF CRESTORIA is a brand-new Tales adventure for mobile! Step into this epic anime RPG game set in an original Tales series world, featuring a dramatic storyline and brand new characters! Experience this anime/manga adventure as Kanata and his allies fight to survive through the fantasy world of Crestoria while bearing the weight of their past sins.

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Sacred Blade to shut down in October 2022

Alas, Gravity Game Arise has just announced that it will be shutting down, Sacred Blade, its RPG for the Android and iOS platforms this coming 27 October 2022. It felt like only yesterday when we announced that the game would go live two years ago, and now it has to join the many titles in the mobage afterlife.

【重要】サービス終了のお知らせ
この度『セイクリッドブレイド』は2022年10月27日(木)をもちまして、サービスを終了させていただくことになりました。
これまでご愛顧いただいた皆様には心より感謝申し上げます。

詳細はこちらをご確認ください。https://t.co/MaiIomABoG
— セイクリッドブレイド公式 (@sacredblade_jp) July 27, 2022
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As previously reported, the story of Sacred Blade tells the tale of protagonist Ares who lives peacefully in a small village, but he gets referred to as a “Saviour” to break a “curse” the God has set on this world. With the sacred blade, he will be standing against the God themselves.
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With regards to combat, it is a match-three puzzle game where you have to set up combos to deal damage. Pull off enough of these and you will be able to unleash special attacks. If you need help, there is a co-op function where you will be able to invite friends to help battle against powerful bosses. At least that will remain the case until this coming October. Although it probably doesn’t matter anymore at this juncture, you can drop by the official website for more details, or follow its official Twitter for whatever updates.

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Dancevil announced by Com2uS for smartphones

Famed game developer and publisher Com2uS announced its latest mobile game Dancevil. The game is being touted as a sandbox title which lets players produce their own music and dance moves to be shared.

It is difficult to find an equivalent title for this but if you are interested how the music business works, there could be a lot to be liked here. In a way, you play a producer in a similar role you would find in a series such as The [email protected], although players will have to be more hands on here.

In any case, pre-registration for the closed beta is open, so if you are curious as to what gameplay entails, there is no better than now to sign up. As always, there will be pre-registration goodies for the early birds.

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Blue Archive Global: PD issues official response to censorship outcry

An official response has been released by the Blue Archive Program Director, Kim Yong-ha, regarding the censorship issue for the game’s global version. The response available on Twitter is given as follows:

Dear Senseis,

Hello, this is Blue Archive Chief PD YongHa Kim.
First of all, I would like to deeply apologize for the revision of the Aris scenario production in the global version.
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Before the release, we couldn’t fully consider the different regional situations that could occur in future updates. As a result, I couldn’t keep my word in the last interview, which resulted in disappointment for Senseis who confirmed certain changes through this update. In addition, I would like to share the official stance for future ‘censorships’.
I would like to inform you that the scenario difference between regions is not due to the policy of development studios and publishers favouring or neglecting certain regions. In this case, we had no choice but to respond to external requests.
There were choices to be made among options such as removing the entire content, modifying images, or changing the production, and we considered the best choice was to change the production as it would minimize the damage to the content. We are fully aware of the importance of preserving the original contents, but we believed providing stable service of the game was more important.
We, as the development studio, share the same wish as all Senseis – to be able to offer same service in all regions with original contents. However, it is also true that because every region has different service circumstances, inevitable modification requests can occur.
In the future, we will update such modifications to preserve the original intention as much as possible. Also, we will include certain changes in future update notifications.
Once again, I would like to express sincere apology to all Senseis enjoying Blue Archive. I hope you all have a healthy end of year, and we will take steps to ensure that we don’t disappoint you in future updates.
Thank you.
Chief PD YongHa Kim
Players have been doing some review-bombing, tanking the game’s score to 2.0 on Google Play. The response essentially confirms that future censorship will be likely for Blue Archive due to third party requests, lest they decide the game should no longer be serviced if the team does not comply.

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It’s at least good that there is an official response. The laws are inflexible beasts, so it be that way.
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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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Samurai Cats (Nobunyaga no Yabou) ends service after 10-year run

10 years after its launch in Japan, Koei Tecmo announced that Nobunyaga No Yabou (Samurai Cats in the west) will end its service after a decade. According to the game’s official Twitter account, the service will end on 22nd February (Monday) next year, at 3.00 p.m.

For those who have remaining Cat Coins in the iOS version of Samurai Cats, refunds will be offered. Cat Coins are no longer available for purchase as of 22nd December 2020. Further details can be obtained from the official website.

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Samurai Cats debuted on 22nd February 2011, which is fitting considering that Japanese citizens celebrate National Cat Day on that date. As one can tell from the image above, the game reimagines historical Japanese figures as furrier and cuter cat-versions of themselves.

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As a spin-off of Koei Tecmo’s Nobunaga’s Ambition franchise, Samurai Cats features the familiar setting of Sengoku period Japan. Players travel from castle to castle engaging in combat with other players. Before each battle, players choose the formation for their army and its commander. Combat is fully automated without intervention from the player, with the results shown post-battle. Most of the game takes place in real time, with timers being used for the majority of the player’s actions.
The early years of Samurai Cats were met with notable success. During Taiwan’s Bahamut 2012 Game Awards, it won the fan popularity vote. Two years after its debut, it was reported that over a million players have registered on the Japanese and Taiwanese servers of the game. The game’s popularity, coupled with the cuddly aesthetics of the characters have led to Oda Nobunyaga, Date Masiamune, Utsunomiyah Kunitsuna, Siamzu Yoshihiro, and Ishida Mitsunyari being costumed mascots for Koei Tecmo.
Even though the game’s servers will be going offline in a few months, Koei Tecmo has many other options available for mobile gamers. Earlier this month, the company launched Shin Hokuto Musou, a mobile game which blends the combat from the Dynasty Warriors series with characters from Fist of the North Star.
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Samurai CatsPublisher: Koei Tecmo GamesDeveloper: KOEI TECMORelease Date: 2011-02-22Android, iOS

Welcome to the world of SAMURAI CATS, where you command an army of cute and ferocious felines in the battle for Feudal Japan! You'll meet, fight, and recruit all your favourite Samurai Warriors from the Japanese Civil War... in cat form! Collect your favourite Cat Warriors, unlock Skills and Combos, then prove your army by joining battles, tournaments, and wars!

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Freezing Extension (JP) now available on Android and iOS

After a short delay of a week, Freezing Extension (JP) is finally available for download on the Android and iOS platforms. In case you are wondering, this is the Japanese port of the same game which first came out in Korean.

To recap, the game comprises two key components, namely battle and romance. The battle part is fairly straightforward in that players will have to use skills through commands. When fighting against your opponent, you will be rewarded with their threads completely undone spontaneously. Meanwhile, the romance portion is essentially involves players having conversations with the heroines to win them over.

The localised version features new voice actresses that are different from the original anime, which is rather interesting to say the least, but it would be better for recognition purposes, as the chosen persons would be far more familiar to this generation of fans.
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Fantasy Earth Genesis: Pre-release Developer Q&A

Ahead of its global release, Fantasy Earth Genesis from ASOBIMO’s associate company Quantum Games, has done a pre-release developer Q&A! They speak to Tomoyuki Kono (Producer, ASOBIMO) and Suguru Uchiyama (Director of Supervision, SQUARE ENIX) regarding the development of Fantasy Earth Genesis. The game itself will be released globally in 2019, with its official website now life!

ASOBIMO’s Tomoyuki Kono.
On the development history of Fantasy Earth Genesis, it is the latest mobile entry to the classic Fantasy Earth series. Uchiyama talks about SQUARE ENIX having exciting discussions on bringing a new spark to the series, upon which ASOBIMO, a mobile MMORPG veteran, stepped in to explore the opportunity together.

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Kono mentions how they were looking for an IP collaboration. Their visions intertwined for the Fantasy Earth series, and thus began their co-developing.
Fantasy Earth Genesis 50 vs 50 PvP (Japanese screenshot).
The series had been on PC prior, and they’ve recreated the 50 vs 50 PvP core gameplay on mobile. Likewise, you can also find the deep cosmetic system and focus on strategy. Kono talks about how that 50 vs 50 was challenging to bring to mobile, needing to strike a balance between stable visual performances and character animations. Regular discussions were done with SQUARE ENIX to iron out those bugs, and the reinvention was successful. Summoned creatures have likewise seen a recreation.
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The summoned creatures.
Character development and customization are new to Fantasy Earth Genesis. From a developer standpoint, players are allowed to grow with their characters as they gain new abilities. Customization means a freedom to tailor characters to their preferred playstyle. Mercenaries are available for recruit as powerful support.
There are “Alliance Leaders” in addition to summoned creatures too. Each Alliance has a different leader they can deploy to fight summoned creatures or support players, allowing for more tactical freedom.

                    Character customization.

                    Mercenaries for hire.

Both Kono and Uchiyama are excited to see Fantasy Earth Genesis‘ global releasing soon in 2019, and they look forward to seeing you play the classic series on mobile. You can be assured they will continue to work hard to provide a great gaming experience to players.
You can still pre-register for the game until 27 November 2019. The game has already reached its lastest milestone of 100,000 players. Get great in-game awards! Check out the website and Facebook fan page for more information. Pre-register here.

5,000 players
500 Orbs (1x total Gacha spin)

10,000 players
500 Orbs (2x total Gacha spin)

30,000 players
1,000 Orbs (4x total Gacha spin)

50,000 players
1,000 Orbs (6x total Gacha spin)

80,000 players
1,000 Orbs (8x total Gacha spin)
Regenerate x10
Gold Tome (M) x10

100,000 players
1,000 Orbs
Hi-Potion x20
Gold Tome (L) x10

An additional reward tier at 120,000 pre-registrations will give:

Hi-Potion x50
Gold Tome (L) x20
3-star [ Griffin Series ] Equipment Set

Fantasy Earth GenesisPublisher: Square EnixDeveloper: AsobimoRelease Date: 2019-11-27Android, iOS
Fantasy Earth Genesis is a mobile MMORPG co-created by Asobimo and Square Enix based on Fantasy Earth: Zero. The game is set centuries before the events of Fantasy Earth Zero and features the series’ iconic 50vs50 massive PvP battles optimized for mobile platform.

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Mega Man X DiVE Global Version Closed Beta Test opens registrations!

We’ve posted gameplay teasers before, but it’s now official! Rockman X Dive, or now dubbed Mega Man X DiVE will open registrations for a closed beta test! After unprecedented response from international fans, this limited Closed Beta Test (CBT) will open soon for Android. Sign up with your Google Play account on the official website and you’re done!

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You can also like the “Memory from Deep Log” post on the official Mega Man X DiVE Facebook for a chance to get a slot for the CBT. Limited to 30,000 people only! The global CBT will begin end August. Results for CBT slots will be posted 23 August at 12:00 GMT+8 on the event site. Entrants can then login to Mega Man X DiVE from 18:00 – 06:00 GMT+8 during the CBT period.
The development team will process feedback after the CBT. Bugs are very likely during the test period, and CAPCOM promises they will be fixed by launch. The CBT serves to fix the bugs to ensure a smoother user experience at official release. Data will be reset after the CBT.
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The “Memory from Deep Log” event is where you can showcase your Mega Man merchandise on the official Facebook page. The event runs from 5 August 12:00 GMT+8 to 18 August 12:00 GMT+8.

Be sure to follow the Facebook page to get more news and make new Mega Man fans! Sign up for the CBT here. Also check out the official website, and Twitter.

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Ultra Toru Hanagata joins Slam Dunk mobile game

Ultra Toru Hanagata, a souped-up version of the regular Toru Hanagata, will join the roster of players in the Slam Dunk mobile game.

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Ultra Toru Hanagata got an upgrade in terms of defense and offense attributes over regular Hanagata, having superior Block and Dunk in particular. Players can select which Hanagata to use based on your teammates.

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Hanagata is a top-tier center who is highly trusted by Fujima. Unlike power centers such as Akagi (Shohoku) and Uozumi (Ryonan), he is a technical center who excels at tactical skills. Also known as the “Offense Kaleidoscope”, he now becomes an even more valuable player on the Offense after training on his Blocking in the Paint and Tip ability.

His abilities include:

High Tip-in
Straight Hook Shot
One-armed Block
Flying Alley-oop
Post-up
Back Cut & Dunk

In addition, four kinds of Affinity are currently open, such as Trump Card, Shooter Confrontation, Extra Fury, and Battle for Supremacy. These mainly unlock Attributes like Rebound, Control, Middle, and Strength.
Besides the release of Ultra Toru Hanagata, the Slam Dunk mobile game is planning to organise more online competitions in the future. The last competitive event that was held was the S2 Champion Cup.
To stay updated with new updates and announcements surrounding the game, visit its Facebook page.
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Slam DunkDeveloper: DeNARelease Date: 2020-11-25Android, iOS
SLAM DUNK is a Real-Time 3v3 Basketball game adapted from the Japanese Anime – “Slam Dunk”. The production is supervised by Toei Animation and distributed by DeNA. Meet the original characters, watch the orginal story and those classic scenes. You will be able to use those familiar skills like “Hua Hua Defense”, “Akagi Dunk” and “Lightning Fast”; experience the strength of each high-school basketball team. Let’s ignite your passion for basketball and feel those touching moment through the competitions. Enjoy creating and developing your very own playing technique!

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Civilization VI Great Builders Pack Now Available

Recently 2K announced that the newest DLC pack for Civilization VI: Leader Pass – Great Builders Pack is now available for download.

The Great Builders pack contains three new Leaders which include Theodora (Byzantines), Sejong (Korea) and Ludwig II (Germany) each with their own distinct backstory and Abilities.

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Theodora brings for the Byzantines a new Ability called the Restorer of Icons, this ability makes Holy Sites provide Culture equal to their adjacency bonus while also allowing Farms to provide a Faith adjacency to Hippodromes and Holy Sites.
Sejong aids Korea with his new Ability called Hangul which allows them to receive double the Science per turn as Culture whenever they complete their first Technology from a new Era.
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Finally, Ludwig II has the Ability called Swan King which allows Wonders to receive +2 Culture for each adjacent District even if not completed and also have all Culture adjacencies provide Tourism after discovering Castles.
The Civilization VI: Leader Pass is a new season pass that adds 18 new playable leader selections to Civilization VI and will be delivered via six DLC packs scheduled for release through March 2023.
For more details you may visit the Civilization official website.
We would like to take note that you may require previous content packs to play the new leaders such as:

Byzantium & Gaul content pack
Rise and Fall expansion pack

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Apex Toys Announces 1/7 Ayaka Kamisato Figure From Genshin Impact

A new Genshin Impact 1/7 figure from Apex-Toys featuring Ayaka Kamisato has been announced and will be available for preorder starting next week on June 15th at the Genshin Tmall.

According to a Twitter post by Genshin Update, the price of the figure will go for CNY929 (MYR600.61) and will be released some time in August 2024.

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Image Credit: Apex Toys
Other details regarding the figure are as follows:

Material: PVC and ABS
Size: About 29 cm in height (including platform)

Image Credit: Apex Toys
The figure also comes with an exclusive bonus for those who make their purchase at the official store, which comes in the form of a print with the following dimensions, about 216 x 144 MM.
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Earlier last month Genshin Tmall also announced Ayaka themed costumes which had three types of clothing and four series of accessories including, T-shirts, shorts, a messenger bag, a folding umbrella, belt and socks set.
Genshin impact is an action role-playing game developed by miHoYo which features real-time action style combat and is available on a majority of platforms including GeForce Now, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS and Microsoft Windows.
Genshin impact has players, “step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy. With you and your sibling that arrived here from another world.”
For further information regarding the Apex Toys 1/7 Genshin Impact Ayaka Kamisato figure you may check out the official product page.

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The man, not the myth – Ghost of Tsushima spoiler-free review

After the gameplay reveal back in May, I’d say there’s been plenty of buzz around Ghost of Tsushima. How could there not be? It looked absolutely gorgeous, with much hype over the work done to keep the game based in history, while still spinning a tale of a samurai’s journey to banish the invaders from his home. The island of Tsushima is quite a large one, steeped in Japanese history. For the rest of you folks, the game will be launching 17 July; we’ve kept this review spoiler-free, but if you’d rather just head into Tsushima yourself, you’ll have a few days yet to wait.

For further reading, do check out our interview with Nate Fox, creative director here, and another with Brian Fleming and Chris Zimmerman here. We’ve also got our own Malaysians who’ve worked on the game; check out their names here!

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SETTING THE STAGE
Ghost of Tsushima‘s foundation is based on the first Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274. Historically, the Mongols were to pass through Tsushima Island from Korea to head to the Japanese mainland. As Sakai Jin, you will need to face down the thousand odd troops from Mongolia making landfall on your home island. With the Mongol Empire’s army utilizing weapons and military tactics as yet unknown to the Japanese, they’ve conquered, devastated and annexed many a territory on their way here. Taking over Tsushima will be the next step in their grand plans to conquer the mainland proper.

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In their attempts to hold back the invasion, Jin ends up being one of the few survivors of the valiant defense against overwhelming odds. With his world now shattered by the invading Mongol hordes, he will need to dust himself off to protect his homeland, even if it means he will have to set aside the samurai’s honour that has been drilled into him. He’ll get the head of Khotun Khan one way or another, treading the path of the Ghost so that he can fight back. Tradition’s gotten him so far, which he’ll now have to break away from with old friends and unlikely allies by his side to reclaim Tsushima.
This is Jin Sakai’s journey, and Sucker Punch’s piece of historical fiction.
UNSHEATHE YOUR BLADE
You play as a samurai, gradually picking up more “ghost weapons” as you go further on your journey to liberate Tsushima. Being a samurai will see you use the katana, with either a half bow or the long bow as your ranged options. Challenge enemies in the open as per your creed.
Otherwise, take the more “stealthy” option, with wind chimes, firecrackers as distractions, or more flashy bombs and kunai at your disposal to tip the odds in your favour. These are the so-called ghost weapons, that you can use at any point in the game. So even as you’re marching up to the faces of your enemy, you can whip out the kunai at them. It’s a testament to how flexible the combat system is in this game, even if calling them ghost weapons might be a bit of a misnomer. Must be the whole honour thing.

There are four that you can switch out at will to best match your enemy:

Stone: versus Swordsmen
Water: versus Shieldbearers
Wind: versus Pikemen
Moon: versus brutes

Stances will in turn have different animations to them, so you’ll need to get used to the movements and controls. Learning these stances will need you to either observe then kill enemy leaders, as you only start out with the Stone Stance. You’ll find yourself contending not just with Mongols, but also aggressive animals, and the Ronin who have turned their back on their country. It’ll make it all the more satisfying to land the final blows, which itself are already really, really cool to see in action.
Using the appropriate stance against enemies will fill up their Stagger bar faster, which in turn will let you unleash your attacks on them without any reaction. Otherwise, they have similar abilities to you in that they can dodge and parry your strikes. Dodging works more like a sidestep, later unlocking a dodge roll. There will be times you’d prefer one or the other, depending on how much further you want to get away from the foe. Incidentally, kunai and bombs can immediately break an enemy’s guard – and are appropriately limited by your ammo – but you tend to be able to pick them up off enemies or scattered supplies so take advantage!

There are both blockable and unblockable attacks, the latter flashing red to warn you to back off, or even jump to avoid them.
In battle, you can use Resolve to heal yourself, or to use Abilities. You can gain Resolve from performing parries, or from eliminating enemies. This makes prone enemies “free” Resolve, as you drive your blade into their back to end their suffering, and you obtain more power.
One on one duels will start off with a cinematic, pretty much like a dramatic scene you watch play out. It’s pretty cool – for the first few times. It feels dragged out later on so settle in. Sounds like a speedrunner’s nightmare.

There will be on screen UI to show the enemy’s alert level, starting out coloured white, moving to yellow, then finally red. The switch from yellow to red is quite drastic, at which point you were more than likely botching your stealth attempts anyway. There is a listening function you can use to make things a little easier to pick out enemies.
There will be on screen UI to show the enemy’s alert level, starting out coloured white, moving to yellow, then finally red. The switch from yellow to red is quite drastic, at which point you were more than likely botching your stealth attempts anyway. There is a listening function you can use to make things a little easier to pick out enemies. Plan your path by listening through objects to learn patrol paths and number of enemies.
The fun thing about being able to use the ghost weapons at any time is that you can use a smoke bomb to catch a few enemies – or even an entire swarm – off guard, then you can execute a chain assassination and take ’em all down in one fell swoop, or escape, if you have to. You can also perform “death from above” assassinations to kick off the whole chain reaction of bloodshed. Surprise!
This is only the beginning of your learning.
You’ll need skill points to upgrade what the ones you have. There will also be Mythic Quests, that unlock the associated Mythic Skills as you can see in the image. Mythic Quests will grant you these skills on completion. I wouldn’t say these skills are mandatory to complete the game, but there isn’t any reason not to, especially if you’re a completionist. There are skills that will make your life much easier, so see how you’d like to challenge yourself. There’s one that allows you to both break an enemy’s guard and deal some damage, so you can imagine how useful that will be when it comes to bosses who can have multiple phases with their separate break bars.
HOME OF A LEGEND
The story has three distinct acts. Once you reach the third, the first and second will no longer be accessible.
The map itself is stylized in ink, but there isn’t mini-map, so you’ll be spending quite a bit of time opening up the map if you need to find your way and you have a horrible sense of direction (me).
Where to next?
Tsushima is an open world for you to explore, with a vast country side and expansive terrain in which you can encounter anywhere between NPCs with their own characters to ancient landmarks somehow hidden away. Tsushima itself has a large variety of regions: billowing fields, tranquil shrines to stark mountainscapes with villages tucked away, so you could just ride your horse and enjoy the scenery in between the fighting.
Reflect on your journey so far at these hot springs while slightly increasing your strength and maximum health, while admiring the scenery. 🙂
You can place markers on the map, and have the wind guide you there. You won’t be seeing the pin displayed directly on the screen, so if you see something on the way there as the breeze gently moves you along, then feel free to move off your planned track together with your horse, or get off for a closer look. You get access to the horse at the beginning of the game as well as name it, but if you feel like it, you can also find any of the ones along the land to ride.
Find the foxes to let them lead you to the Inari shrines, which will get you the charm slots so that you can equip more of these passive buffs, later for upgrading them. These charms will gradually require more and more visits to upgrade, but the power that some charms have will make it worth your while. Besides that tangible benefit, it really is just another opportunity to thank your fuzzy friends for great photo ops with the in-game photo mode. Follow all the animal companions you can see; encountering a golden bird and following one will lead you to an area you have yet to explore.
If you find any wildflowers, you can use them to dye your equipment and have Jin go styling around. Additional colours can be obtained from Monuments you stumble on. Make your way up the hills for the photo opportunities, or to write some haiku. While Jin may be cutting a bloody swathe through the Mongol invaders, he’s also very cultured.
Actually, where does he keep everything…?
With plenty of armour selections, it’s the samurai catwalk for Jin. Going on a bloody rampage doesn’t mean you can’t stop for a while to dress up smartly for the occasion. I mean, even if it doesn’t have any obvious effect, why not show up in some polished armour? Armours will have passives attached to them, which can be upgraded accordingly with the materials you can gather throughout your journey to be better. The upgrades themselves come with style changes, but you can change it back if you prefer.
Why not greet the NPCs in some snazzy gear (for no other reason than because you can)? There’s a lot of story attached even to these characters whom you probably won’t see again, making no two side quests the same. Help out the regular townsfolk, and you might obtain some gear or supplies.

Some of these quests may require you to be fully stealthy especially if it’s in regards to a prisoner, who enemies will attempt to kill should they notice your presence. If they’re on a ship, you might find, say, a caged bear, or as the gameplay reveal had, flammable objects. You can set the bear free to gleefully watch it maul your enemies, or watch the festivities of the explosion from afar. On that note, there will also be environmental items that you can interact with – explosive barrels, it’s time to meet cute with flaming arrows – to help with thinning the numbers.
JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND STEPS
While I’m not Japanese and can’t attest to the actual degree of authenticity of the setting, the sheer passion and work that’s gone into Ghost of Tsushima feels like it tells me enough that they have worked really hard to deliver such a game for everyone. It’s hard to put into exact words the feelings and experiences going through one’s mind playing this almost painfully beautiful game: it’s as though, in its sheer quality of presentation, that the next generation is already here.
Does he know the fate that lies in wait for him?
The staggering amount of details put into the game, from the Mongol army’s settlements and their hunting companions, are all in here. The general army speaks Mongolian, leaving the Japanese to the higher-ranking leaders. They’re shown as not simply being just enemies to add to your body count: their hunting companions like their eagles or hounds are active elements to seek you out and break your cover, forcing you to fight your way through as you can’t go back into hiding. As the story continues, much like their real life counterparts, the Mongols also adapt techniques or customs they know, or have learnt from the locals, so encounters feel more dynamic.
While singing praises of the visuals, it’s only further enhanced thanks to the score, composed by Mei Linmao and Zhang Yimou. I’d spend hours simply wandering, just to drink in the sights, or maybe just leave the game on for some reflection of my own beside Jin for a moment of quiet in the midst of this war. Some of the Japanese voice work feature actors anime fans would recognize: Kazuya Nakai – Roronoa Zorro of ONE PIECE – is Jin himself.
It’s not really “Souls-like” in its combat, feeling closer to a “traditional” hack and slash action game. They’ve played it a little safe in this area, without too overly reinventing the wheel. The combat system is one of the draws for this game; a solid implementation for sure, just nothing ground-breaking.
Ghost of Tsushima is an incredibly beautiful work of historical fiction, a slice of a tumultuous era you can play through. It has its few moments that detract from making it a truly perfect game, but it is, nonetheless, a masterpiece.
Would even a man like Jin Sakai fade into the annals of history?
If you’re sold on getting the game, you can check out the standard and collector’s editions here.

Pros
Cons

Exploration of Tsushima is a great joy
Can be easy to get stuck on terrain

Engaging story of historical fiction
Camera can be awkward to control

FINAL SCORE
8.5 / 10

Ghost of TsushimaPublisher: Sony Interactive EntertainmentDeveloper: Sucker Punch ProductionsRelease Date: 2020-07-17PlayStation 4
In the late 13th century, the Mongol empire has laid waste to entire nations along their campaign to conquer the East. Tsushima Island is all that stands between mainland Japan and a massive Mongol invasion fleet led by the ruthless and cunning general, Khotun Khan. As the island burns in the wake of the first wave of the Mongol assault, samurai warrior Jin Sakai stands as one of the last surviving members of his clan. He is resolved to do whatever it takes, at any cost, to protect his people and reclaim his home. He must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to forge a new path, the path of the Ghost, and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima.

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