Giovanni and Mewtwo attack in Pokemon Masters!

Giovanni and Mewtwo descend on Pokemon Masters! The legendary event Lurking Shadow has commenced, from 10:00PM 4 December – 9:59PM 18 December 2019 PT. Completing it will let you team up with Giovanni and Mewtwo!

Complete the event and collect 800 Custom Voucher 1. You will need them to acquire the area info you need to team up with the dynamic duo. Check the Event Items menu to see how many of the items you’ve collected. Custom items available from this event will allow Giovanni and Mewtwo learn new moves and skills, unlock their level cap and increase their potential.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Custom items are obtainable as area rewards, or exchanging Custom Voucher 1 and Custom Super Voucher 1 in the shop. Rewards for the areas listed below will also be tripled once a day!

Take Down Giovanni! Round 1
Take Down Giovanni! Round 2
Take Down Giovanni! Round 3
Take Down Giovanni! Round 4

First time rewards and completion rewards are not increased.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Trainers will need to have completed chapter 5 of the story to participate. Sync pairs in the story will have different capabilities during the event than ones you actually obtain. The legendary event may return in the future.
Should the event return, the following will be carried over:

Completion status of related areas, first time rewards, event area info
Completion status of related missions, items exchanged in shop
Custom Voucher 1 and Custom Super Voucher 1 quantities

Complete the following conditions to acquire the area info needed to team up with Giovanni and Mewtwo:

Complete Unfathomable Strength in the Lurking Shadow legendary event
Collect a total of 800 Custom Voucher 1

Mission completion rewards can only be claimed during the event period. You can check out the full details on their website.
 Download

Pokemon Masters EXPublisher: DeNADeveloper: DeNARelease Date: 2019-08-29Android, iOS
Pokémon Masters has evolved! Discover a whole new adventure in Pokémon Masters EX!

Check This Out Next

Tags: DeNaGameFreakGiovanniMewtwoNintendoPokemonPokemon Masters


Get Palico and Palimut pouches from HeavyArm

HeavyArm is offering the Monster Hunter Rise Palico and Palimut pouches for sale! The item description is given as such:

This is the perfect Hand Pouch for storing both Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite with an Otomo Airou/Otomo Garku theme designed from Monster Hunter Rise. The inside has a smaller pouch for Switch Lite and the entire space is for the Switch. In addition, there is an external pocket for storing small accessories.

It can store both Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite
Otomo Airou/Otomo Garku themed design
Polyester material
Officially Licensed by Nintendo

You can purchase the pouches from their website here.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

If you’re playing Rise, you can check out our guide here on finding a certain creature in the game…
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Check This Out Next

Tags: Heavy ArmMonster HunterMonster Hunter Rise


The Strange Lore of The Kirby Series

Kirby and The Forgotten Land is coming out soon, so we thought this would be an apt opportunity to talk about the stranger lore aspects of everyone’s favorite pink puffball.

Kirby has always occupied the role of Nintendo’s most casual of platformers. Simple, fun, wholesome, and very cute, the adventures of Kirby who loves to eat and nap alongside his friends in the happy realm of Dreamland (a country on the Planet Popstar). But underneath the sweet and bubbly atmosphere, the Kirby games can get dark and strange, between its nightmare fuel villains, odd lore, and even the main character himself.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

What is Kirby

The first of these stranger lore aspects of Kirby, is well, Kirby. Just what is Kirby? Cute, pink, but underneath, one of the strongest members of Nintendo’s pantheon of characters and one of the deadliest? Kirby likes to eat, and that includes eating each of his enemies. This is a core gameplay mechanic of his games, sucking up enemies and stealing powers. Kirby’s basically a cannibal or at least into vore.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

To make it worse, Kirby’s victims don’t actually die when consumed. According to the Kirby anime, his stomach is really the entrance to a pocket dimension where his foes are deconstructed into energy and have their powers absorbed by Kirby. It’s implied that if Kirby doesn’t copy their powers, they’ll just stay in Kirby’s stomach dimension until they whither and die.

While usually cheerful and sleepy Kirby can also go into intense fits of rage. The most notable of these was in Kirby Squeak Squad where the pink terror goes on a psychotic rampage after someone steals a slice of shortcake that he was going to have for lunch. The game ended with Kirby killing another evil god, and he didn’t even get the cake back. Oh yeah, let’s talk about those.
Dark Matter
HP Lovecraft once wrote the great dark beings of the universe would first contact us through dreams. Well, that must be why they keep invading Dreamland. For games that start with you consuming tiny Waddle Dees and Bronto Burts, they end with you killing some of the strongest and most surreal enemies in Nintendo’s history.
The Dark Matter
The most notable of these is The Dark Matter, a group of mysterious entities that act as the main villains of Kirby’s Dreamland 2, 3, and Kirby and the Crystal Shards (known collectively as the Dark Matter Trilogy). These black shadow creatures with one sharp piercing eye, are largely mysterious in origin but whenever they show up, it’s usually bad news.

In each of these games, they end up possessing King Dedede, causing his belly to split apart into a piercing eye and gaping maw like something straight out of The Thing. This is probably the first time I ever saw actual body horror in a Nintendo game and it certainly made an impression.
Zero Two
The Dark Matter Trilogy culminates in Kirby and The Crystal Shards where Kirby meets with The Dark Matter’s leader, a being called Zero Two (not that one). It appears as a giant white, Angel like creature with a red eye and red root-like appendages protruding out its sides. You battle Zero Two in the middle of a crimson abyss and if that’s not enough it literally fights by shooting its’ bloody tears at you. It’s a disturbing, uncanny image to end the game on, but remains memorable all the same.
Void Termina
Void Termina
Another notable villain in the series is Void Termina, an evil god summoned by the Jambandran cult leader, Hyness in Kirby: Star Allies.
Hyness
First of all, Hyness himself is pretty creepy. Even though he looks goofy under the hood, his boss battle is accompanied by some eerie bell chimes, and in order to summon his dark lord, he sacrifices himself and his underlings, basically committing suicide to bring out the destruction of the world.
Void Termina himself is also pretty intimidating, with its’ plague doctor mask and dark gorilla-like body. Some fans have suggested that void Termina is actually connected to Dark Matter. Void Termina’s ‘true form’, which he takes in the final stage of his battle looks a lot like the previous villain, however, it also changes shape to look like another character, Kirby.

Is there a connection between Kirby and Void Termina, and by extension Dark Matter? Some fans theorize that they may all be the same species (which would also make Meta Knight one of them) or Kirby could be an incarnation of Void Termina. Kirby might just be a bit more eldritch than we already thought.
The Apocalyptic Earth
Many have noticed that Kirby and the Forgotten Land seems to take place on a rather familiar planet, one with modern technology, only this familiar world has been brought to ruins. It’s obvious that whoever used to use its’ buildings has long since left.
But this isn’t the first time Kirby has hinted that the human earth may be gone in their universe. In Kirby and The Crystal Shards, the fifth world that Kirby and friends visit is a Planet called Shiver Star and from the quick picture we see of it, there’s an outline of what looks like North and South America.

Shiver Star is a planet covered in eternal winter. Remnants of old buildings and factories hint that Shiver Star likely had a civilization at some point but no longer. It didn’t take fans long to theorize that the planet is a frozen-over Earth, perhaps caused by a nuclear winter or a new ice age.
Kirby of The Stars
That about sums up some of the stranger pieces of lore in the Kirby series. While still overall a casual and cheery series, when the more sinister side of Popstar pops up, it can truly leave a startling impression.
Hopefully, Kirby and The Forgotten Land will surprise and delight players the same way each previous game in the series has, with simple yet fun gameplay and an imaginative dream-like world.
Go to top
Kirby and The Forgotten Lands will be available for the Nintendo Switch on the 25th of March 2022.

Kirby and The Forgotten LandPublisher: NintendoDeveloper: HAL LaboratoryRelease Date: 2022-03-25Nintendo Switch
Float off on an all-new adventure as the powerful puffball, Kirby. Explore in 3D stages as you discover a mysterious world with abandoned structures from a past civilization—like a shopping mall?! Copy enemies’ abilities like the new Drill and Ranger and use them to attack, explore your surroundings, and save the kidnapped Waddle Dees from the ferocious Beast Pack alongside the mysterious Elfilin. Hope you’re hungry for an unforgettable adventure!

Check This Out Next

Tags: Hal LaboratoryKirbyKirby and The Forgotten LandNintendo


Game distribution process summarized! How does digital copies and physical copies distributed?

Do you know that not every game you bought can get a warranty from its distributor? Do you wonder what is the difference of distribution process for digital and physical copies? In this article, we will explain to you the game distribution process of both digital copies and physical copies between the game publisher to gamers.

Gundam Versus

Roles involved in the game distribution process
Starting from the game publisher, several roles including the regional distributors, wholesalers and retailers will involve in distributing a game for it to reach the gamer’s hands. Here is a summary of what they do and how they contribute to the game distribution process:

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Regional Distributors
Regional Distributors are the “bridge” between the game publisher and wholesalers/retailers. They are responsible for delivering the game publisher’s message and marketing plan accurately to the wholesaler/retailers. To ensure that the game can be published smoothly, they are always prepared to help the other roles (especially wholesalers and retailers) in resolving their problem.
Assassin’s Creed Origins
Besides, Regional Distributors also manage a few aspects of the game such as its marketing activities, lifecycle, prices and the retailer cost. A fair benefit between both buyers and sellers are important, so the Regional Distributors will need to ensure that every retailer sells the game at a specific price too.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Wholesalers/Retailers
Wholesalers purchase games from Regional Distributors (in a huge number), then distribute them to the retailers (in a small number). Players will get the games from the retailers directly, therefore a good sales service is much needed from a retailer.
A typical retailer provides service such as pre-ordering, restocking, maintenance and Trade-in (exchange old game for new game). To avoid difficult situation like out of stock, retailers usually get their stock from multiple wholesalers.
Uncharted 4 – A Thief’s End

The process of distributing a game
Game distributes in 2 ways – digital copies and physical copies. Digital copies only exist digitally and can be bought through online platforms such as Steam or PSN, while Physical copies come with the game disc and can be bought from the retailer stores.
Physical Copies
Physical copies are usually distributed in the following sequences:

Most of the retailers will get their stock from the wholesalers but in some condition, they would get their stock directly from the agents (which is shown in the picture below).

Ways to import games can be categorized into two – Regular Import and Parallel Import. The physical copies obtained by the steps above is Regular Import, which there will be a certification mark (eg: SIRIM for Malaysia) attached to it (as certified by the government and the publisher). Game copies with a certification mark will be eligible for replacement if damaged, it also ensures that the player who purchased it will get the pre-order privilege.
Final Fantasy XV
While for Parallel Import, the physical copies are obtained illegally by the retailer. Since the game copies are not certified by the government, there will be no certification mark on it (which means no warranty), however the price is cheaper compared to the legal ones because no government tax is charged. Besides, you wouldn’t be able to get the special contents of the other regions’ version. For example, you can’t get the pre-order DLC contents of R3 (Asia) version if you bought R1 (USA and Canada) version.
Digital Copies
Different from physical copies, the distribution process of digital copies only involve the publisher, distribution platform (eg: Steam, PSN, Google Play Store, App Store) and players.

The publisher will be able to get involved more in deciding the price or sales method for their digital copies too. However, digital copies usually come with lesser privilege compared to physical copies.
Steam

In short, although buying legal copies (by Regular Import) cost you more, but it protects your rights and benefits. Also, cheaper illegal copies (by Parallel Import) affect the market price of the game, thus reducing the agents’ sales results. Will you choose to buy games with cheaper price but no warranty, or games with higher price but with warranty? Tell us your opinion below!
Source: Wanuxi
(feature image credits to accelerated-ideas)

Check This Out Next

Tags: Digital game copiesGame distributionGame Distribution ProcessGame WarrantyParallel ImportPhysical game copiesRegular Import


Millennium Girls Squad: Millennium Sisters character and artwork up

As we have previously reported, Sakura Wars game series Oji Hiroi is working with Geo to develop a smartphone game which goes by the tentative name of Millennium Sisters which got announced just this past week. Courtesy of game magazine Famitsu, here are some early artwork of the game.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

As a refresher, the game is set on a planet where it is entirely dominates by machines, in which you as the player will form an alliance with the 12 girls of the constellation, named the “Millennium Sisters.” Hiroi will take on the role as scenario writer, producer and project lead. Tsukigami Luna will handle character designs and illustrations.

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

We also have gotten a somewhat vague release date of Winter 2017, where we will be seeing Millennium Sisters being released in Japan for Android and iOS.
Source: Famitsu

Check This Out Next

Tags: AndroidiOSMillennium Girls Squad: Millennium Sisters


Team Scarz Wins ROG Masters Asia Pacific 2022 Tournament

Republic of Gamers has announced that Scarz from Japan has become the ROG Masters Asia Pacific 2022 champions.

Scarz defeated Gaimin Gladiators from Indonesia with the score 2-1 at Thailand Game Show, earning themselves the prize pool of 40, 000 USD.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

The final placements for the ROG Masters Asia Pacific 2022 Tournament are as follows:

Champion: Scarz (Japan)
1st Runner Up: Gaimin Gladiators (Indonesia)
2nd Runner Up: Panthera (Korea)

This is the first time ASUS Republic of Gamers has conducted a tournament for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, starting with its open qualifiers in August, tiering it up to closed qualifiers in September and lastly its finals at Thailand Game Show this month.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

“It’s an amazing journey to watch these players compete game after game all the way to the Grand Finals. This kind of excitement is the reason why ASUS organizes ROG Masters Asia Pacific,”
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to empower gamers such as Scarz and be a part of their pathway to esports greatness and we look forward to offering that same road for millions of gamers well into the future.”
Pete Chang, General Manager, Asia Pacific Region, System Business Group at ASUS
Do check out the official ROG Masters APAC 2022 Tournament page for the full results of the tournament.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Asus ROGROG Masters APAC 2022Thailand Games Show 2022


New ASUS TUF Gaming laptop with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 leaked?

It has been quite a while since ASUS TUF Gaming last released a new product. Apparently the wait will be over soon, as a new ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 laptop is revealed on Lazada recently. However, it is quite a surprise that it will be featuring the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, which is not even officially announced by NVIDIA yet!

The new gaming laptop will also feature 15.6″ slim bezel display, AMD Ryzen 5-3550H processor, 4GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB HDD. It costs only RM3,099, which is pretty fair considering its specs. ASUS is yet to announce the official details, so stay tuned!
Source: Wanuxi
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Check This Out Next

Tags: ASUSFX505LAZADAMalaysiaPCTechTUF Gaming


Steam to resume operations in Indonesia [UPDATED]

Indonesian gamers can finally be at ease as gaming platforms such as Steam and Epic Game Store will be resuming operations as they have been successfully registered on the Indonesia PSE website.

Edit (2nd August): As reported by GamerWK, Steam is now fully operational in Indonesia.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Over the course of the weekend, games in Indonesia were unable to access the aforementioned platforms due to their failure of registering under the Indonesian Government. This was due to the recently implemented regulations made by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of the Republic of Indonesia or Kominfo.
According to twitter user Daniel Ahmad, Kominfo had apologised to those who were affected as they were forced to issue the ban in accordance to non-compliance. They also mentioned that PayPal will also be resuming services for 5 days to allow users to manage and withdraw their money.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Kominfo has apologized to those impacted, but says it was forced to make the move due to non-compliance
PayPal will be unblocked for 5 days to allow people to manage / withdraw their money.
They have also heard from Valve who plan to register (So Steam should be unblocked soon) https://t.co/0BwK16Hpzl
— Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) July 31, 2022

One of our sister websites – GamerWK, they had reported that through a press conference that was held recently by the Director General of ICT Applications, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology – Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan had confirmed that Valve had contacted and registered their platform on the PSE website and users will be able to access Steam after meeting the requirements.
As of time of writing, Steam is still yet to be accessible in Indonesia, so gamers will have to wait out just a bit longer for them to play games like normal.
For those who are interested in checking out the full list of registered companies as well as other temporary unavailable or entirely revoked, you can do so here.

Check This Out Next

Tags: IndonesiaKominfoSteam


Rollerdrome Creative Director Paul Rabbitte On The Game’s Difficulty: If You’re Having Fun, You’re Doing It Right!

With Rollerdrome less than a week away from its launch, there’s a lot to ask. For one, what kind of timeline are we in that we’re getting an arena action game involving the two raddest things in the world- rollerskating and shooting tools of an oppressive mega corporation?

It’s no secret that I love what I’ve seen of Rollerdrome so far– it’s frenetic, chaotic and other bombastic words that take to mean very, very good. But what was it like making the game?

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

We caught up with Paul Rabbitte, Creative Director of Rollerdrome to talk about the game’s development, as well as the weird resurgent of the idea that humanity would be much better off with wheels bolted to the soles of our feet and guns that reload whenever you do a flip.
While he obviously spent a lot of the time sharing with us the design philosophies of Roll7’s new skate game, he did also take time to comment on a few other things, such as the accessibility options of Rollerdrome as well as the bizarre resurgence of rollerskating in general.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

The concept of skates + guns is pretty unique, did you decide that it had to be a skate-action game from the get go or did it somehow happen along the way?
Paul: Yes, this was something that came about in the original prototype. I created a very early concept for the game during a game jam about ‘Dual Purpose Design’ – the idea of using one mechanic for two purposes. That’s where I had the idea for a game where doing skate tricks allowed you to regain ammo, and from that idea Rollerdrome was born.

We're just over one week away from the launch of Rollerdrome.
Drop in on August 16th across PlayStation 4, PS5 and Steam.#GameDev #MadeWithUnity pic.twitter.com/3ydgsflzHj
— Rollerdrome (@rollerdrome) August 8, 2022

Considering in a traditional shooter, recoil is usually a big part of having guns feel good, could you talk about what it was like balancing the feeling of the guns vs the movement in the game?
Paul: Yeah, this was pretty tough to balance. Kara can aim in any direction while spinning, flipping, wall-riding, grinding… there’s a lot of poses she can be in and we have to think about how that would impact recoil. It took the whole team a really long time to figure out how to get that to work and to look good.
For a lot of games with a scoring system (Bayonetta, Devil May Cry, OlliOlli World) there’s always a certain logic that dictates what actions are weighted more for scoring purposes. How did you decide this for Rollerdrome?
Paul: In Rollerdrome, you need to do tricks to get ammo, but the scoring system is set up so that you’ll get a higher score by using a wide variety of tricks, and each time you kill an enemy it increments your multiplier. This combination really encourages players to mix it up and hopefully pull off a wider range of awesome stunts as they make their way through a match!

Were there any features or elements that got added late and made a huge difference?
Paul: Nothing got added particularly late, but I’d say the two elements that made the biggest impact on gameplay were the slug shot and perfect dodge – those both added another layer for players to master. Since we have auto-aim on the shotgun, the slug-shot also made it more about timing than aiming which was a good trade-off!
In the preview we’re given quite a variety of House Players, could you talk about what it’s like designing all the different types of enemies and planning their interactions with the player?
Paul: We wanted every enemy to have their own function, which is awesome on its own but also combines with other enemies to create new experiences for the player. One key thing is that all the enemies have different move sets, which encourages the player to try different ways of moving around the arena and securing kills.

I’m a huge fan of the kind of soviet-era-style of Rollerdrome. Was there any particular reason for that look?
Paul: I was very inspired by 70’s sci-fi films while we were making Rollerdrome, so the style is very much based on that. One of the key ideas we had for art direction was to approach the game as if it was a low-budget 70’s sci-fi film – so the setting has a lot of brutalist architecture that would have been very modern for that time period, and the characters wear clothes that integrate things like knee pads and helmets which would have been available at the time.
The game has quite a lot of great accessibility features, including options to turn off the timing-based features like the Slug Shot window. Do you have anything to say about letting more players feel like an armed skate god?
Paul: Player freedom was really important to us – whether you’d like to use assists to help you finish a level, or pull off an especially awesome kill, then we want that to be an option. It might be something you use to help you practise, and then you turn it off, or it might be something you need to use the whole time you play. Either way, if you’re having fun then you’re doing it right!

With Rollerdrome releasing so close to OlliOlli World, could you talk about if the development of these games influenced each other in any way?
Paul: OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome were developed by two separate teams, but we did share tech and advice with one another – including our in-house NoComply renderer. Having another team to chat to and run ideas by was definitely a bonus.
The roller disco is making a comeback, did that have any influence on the design of Rollerdrome?
Paul: I feel like it’s less that Roller Disco influenced Rollerdrome, and more that it happens to have been making a comeback at the same sort of time. I’d say that Rollerdrome definitely drew a lot of initial inspiration from Roller Derby, though, which has also seen a big boom in recent years. It’s actually very cool to see rollerskating getting more mainstream again!

It’s very rare that you get to see a game so very hard to compare to any other games on the market right now, but that’s certainly the vibe you get off of Rollerdrome.
Rollerdrome launches August 16th, and brings with it action, style and most importantly, sick flips. Our thanks to Paul Rabbitte for taking the time to entertain our questions, and don’t forget to pick up the game at launch for a special introductory price.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Paul RabbitePrivate DivisionRoll7Rollerdrome


Metroid: Dread sends Samus running for her life in new trailer

The Metroid series finally join the Switch with Metroid: Dread, but its reveal trailer showed a new challenge for Samus—unkillable enemies. It premiered earlier today in E3 2021. You can watch the trailer here:

Besides the trailer, you can also watch Metroid: Dread producer Yoshio Sakamoto explain the development history behind the game.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Join intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her first new 2D Metroid™ story in 19 years
Samus’ story continues after the events of the Metroid™ Fusion game when she descends upon planet ZDR to investigate a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic Federation. The remote planet has become overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and chilling mechanical menaces. Samus is more agile and capable than ever, but can she overcome the inhuman threat stalking the depths of ZDR?
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Face off against unrelenting E.M.M.I. robots
Once DNA-extracting research machines, the imposing E.M.M.I. are now hunting Samus down. Tensions are high as you evade these E.M.M.I. to avoid a cruel death while finding a way to take them down. Find out what turned these robotic wonders into the scourge of ZDR and escape with your life.
Feel Samus’ power grow as you gain maneuvers and abilities
Acquire new and familiar abilities as you traverse the many environments of this dangerous world. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through the planet. Return to areas and use your new abilities to find upgrades, alternate paths, and a way forward. Explore the sprawling map, evade and destroy E.M.M.I. robots, and overcome the dread plaguing ZDR.

Metroid: Dread lands on the Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2021. Learn more about it on its eshop page.

Check This Out Next

Tags: E3 2021Mercury StreamMetroidMetroid: DreadNintendo


Naruto Characters are Coming to Fortnite

Naruto characters are coming to Fortnite as playable characters.

In this crossover, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Kakashi Hatake, depicted as they appear in Naruto Shippuden, will appear in Epic Games’ Fortnite.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Costumes for the characters can be purchased in-game and they will appear in different styles such as the “7th generation Fire Shadow” for Naruto, “Uchiha Sakura” for Sakura, and “Dark Kakashi” for Kakashi.
In terms of equipment customization, you can obtain items like Naruto’s “Scroll”, Sasuke’s “Fuuma Shuriken”, Sakura’s “Cloak of Konohagakure”, and Kakashi’s “Pakkun” as back-up accessories.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

You can also land on the Fortnite map with the glider of “Klama”, the tail beast sealed inside Naruto, and collect many other weapons and recovery items. As with other gliders in the game, this can also be used to land on Fortnite maps and collect weapons and recovery items.
There is also going to be a new community battle challenge called Nindo where you can find Kakashi and complete missions from him for extra rewards.
The Hidden Leaf Village or Kinohagakure will also be appearing on the creative mode map. For those that wanted more anime in Fortnite, well now you have some. Believe it!
Fortnite is available for all modern consoles and PC.

FortnitePublisher: Epic GamesDeveloper: Epic GamesRelease Date: 2017-07-25Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Join in with 100 other players in the premier, free to play Battle Royale game! Build and shoot your way to victory, all in style.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Epic Game StoreFortniteNarutoNaruto Shippuden


Shining Force mobile game development suspended

Vespa looks to be suspending / cancelling development of the Shining Force mobile game, a title tentatively known as Shining Force: Heroes of Light and Darkness. The game had shown off its first trailer in August 2021, supposedly meant for a launch in the first half of 2022 as well as a beta test before that.

Besides looking to have new characters, you’ll also find classic members Max, Bowie, Mae, and Sarah within the mobile game, as it was originally planned. Presumably, more will be joining in eventually, even if the story for the game is supposedly set 1000 years after the first games. The title was meant to bring some strategic fun unique to the SRPG genre, with added flavour from the original series’ setting.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

As it’s understood, the company cites lack of funds to develop the title, with the sale of rights taking a lengthy process presumably due to negotiations with SEGA and / or Hive. Hive is Vespa’s Japanese subsidiary, noted to have acquired licensing rights to distribute the game in North America  and Europe. The actual sale in question regarding the Shining Force IP does not appear to have been finalized yet.
Without the Shining Force mobile game, Vespa will be focusing resources on developing King’s Raid and Time Defenders – the latter having begun accepting pre-registrations for a global launch – while King’s Raid 2 also still under development.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

via inven

Check This Out Next

Tags: HiveSEGAShining ForceShining Force: Heroes of Light and DarknessVespa


Total War Saga: Troy Mythos Release Date Announced

SEGA has announced the release date for Total War Saga: Troy Mythos , the Trojan DLC for Total War Saga: Troy, adding a dash of Greek fantasy to the otherwise historic strategy game.

Within the MYTHOS content Pack for A Total War Saga: TROY players can experience the Trojan War in all its Mythological glory when it drops September 2nd.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Players can create their own odyssey and embark on one of three new expeditions to track, fight and tame legendary beasts and unleash them upon your enemies: the Cerberus – a vicious hound of Hades that guards the abyss, the Griffin – a deadly master of the skies, and the Hydra – a nine-headed serpent spreading poison and madness.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

They can also spill blood in epic theatres of war whist commanding renowned heroes of the age alongside devastating mythical warriors. Multiple new units are yours to recruit including the legendary Arimaspoi and Shades from the underworld alongside mythological redesigns for iconic key units such as the Centaur, Giants and the Minotaur.
Bolster their battle prowess with supercharged battle abilities including deadly spells and regenerative magic. Turn the tides of the Trojan conflict within a mythologically inspired campaign map featuring all new gameplay options to execute and new ways to entice the gods and enact their divine will.
Historical Mode
In addition, the DLC will come with an update that adds an all-new game type for all owners of Total War Saga: Troy regardless of whether or not they own the Mythos expansion.
The new Historical mode offers refreshing gameplay that overhauls TROY’s features so that players can experience the Aegean conflict from a realistic, history-first perspective. Such changes include wars being fought between generals and their bodyguards instead of one-man armies wielding the powers of gods.

Check This Out Next

Tags: SEGATotal WarTotal War Saga: Troy


Tears of Themis A Love Poem to Skadi event brings exciting cards and rewards

Tears of Themis is celebrating the new year with A Love Poem to Skadi, its newest event that takes you and the male cast to Skadi Island. The event will go live on January 1, 2022 to January 25, 22.

Check out the trailer for the event below:

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Upon first arriving in Skadi Island, players can raise their Reputation Level by completing NPCs’ Daily Jobs. This will also allow them to unlock any male lead of their choice to accompany them as they investigate the Manor of Hermes and also rewards players with free R cards.

During the event, a total of 6 “Faerie Wishes” wishing pools will be available for a limited time. After completing tasks, players will be able to draw generous rewards from these wishing pools and unlock any one of the following all-new Invitations: Luke “Gracious Invitation,” Artem “Your Gaze,” Vyn “A Shared Moment,” Marius “Sharing A Drink.” These Invitation Packs will also be available for purchase for a limited time.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Check out some of these hot spring-themed Invitations:

Event Limited SSR cards will also enjoy a Limited-Time Rate Up. Note that regular Tears of Themis cannot be used for this banner, only Tears of Themis — Love Poem. Check out the Event Limited SSR cards below:

The game is also having an event for returning players, called A Faerie’s Dream. Players can share their returner codes with players who haven’t logged into Tears of Themis for 15 days or more and earn rewards such as Tears of Themis – Limited.
For more details on A Love Poem to Skadi, follow the Tears of Themis Twitter account. If you aren’t familiar with the game, you can check out our first impressions of it to have an idea of what it’s like.
 Download

Tears of ThemisPublisher: miHoYoDeveloper: miHoYoRelease Date: 2020-08-06Android, iOS
Players will assume the role of a new attorney at Themis Law Firm and work hand-in-hand with their destined lover as they investigate bizarre cases that appear in Stellis City.

Check This Out Next

Tags: miHoYoTears of Themis


Star Ocean The Divine Force Reveals Vyrians, Malkya and Skill & Actions

Square Enix has just revealed a new trailer that focuses on the game’s villains, a new buddy and a handful of skills and action which will be in Star Ocean The Divine Force set to be released on 27th October 2022.

Vyrians

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Gaston Gaucier (CV: Gakuto Kajiwara)

One of the three Vyriansthat appeared on Aster IV. His pallid skin is a shade between blue and violet, and horns adorn the top of his head. His soft glower is lit up, quite literally, by the blue light that glows from his eyes and arms. He is highly interested in D.U.M.A.

Lola Jornaus (CV: Hibiki Yamamura)

One of the three Vyriansthat appeared on Aster IV. Her pallid skin is a shade between blue and violet, and horns adorn the top of her head. She carries a firearm that could not conceivably originate from Aster IV. Lola anguishes over the fate of her hometown and hopes for a fresh start with Velanjand Gaston. She considers D.U.M.A. a dangerous threat.

Velanj Garfuul (CV: Satoshi Tsuruoka)

One of the three Vyriansthat appeared on Aster IV. His crew refer to him as “Colonel.” His pallid skin is a shade between blue and violet, and horns adorn the top of his head. His muscular physique and scarred face make him appear impulsive and headstrong, but he is the picture of composed and pragmatic. He targets D.U.M.A., who he calls the “eater of planets.”
Character

Malkya Trathen (CV: Yoko Hikasa)
Weapon: Brass Knuckles
The leader of the Trathen, one of the many races that live on the southern continent of Nihlbeth. Malkyais highly intelligent with a keen mind and intuition. Like all members of her race, her malleable body allows her to take any form at will.
With Nihlbeth being the fabled birthplace of semiomancy, magical practices are deeply entrenched in the culture of the Trathen. The continent once enjoyed fruitful diplomatic relations with Aucerius to further the study of semiomancy, but certain events led to the severance of those ties.
Malkya fights using a unique melee style. The Trathen people have shape-shifting, malleable bodies, allowing Malkya to whip enemies with her limbs. She can even learn a special move to share her HP with allies.
Skill and Action
Character Growth system
Each playable character can be customized extensively. Gain enough experience and your characters will level up.
Improving Skills
Gain enough experience and your characters will level up, granting them SP. Use SP to strengthen a variety of skills at your disposal, or learn entirely new abilities from the Skill Tree.
Skills
There are three kinds of skills that you can learn. While Combat Skills offer a variety of specialized attacks, Active Skills allow you to gain the upper hand in battle and Passive Skills provide a host of supportive boons. Mix and match to create your own unique fighting style.
Training D.U.M.A
Players can gain an advantage in combat by training D.U.M.A.Learn skills or strengthen existing ones by using DP accumulated by collecting gems.
Vatting
D.U.M.A. has access to powerful skills through Vatting. These are special techniques unique to each character. The Vatting gauge will fill up as you perform actions in battle; once it reaches its max, you can unleash devastating abilities. Carefully utilize your characters’ powerful offensive and recovery expertise to turn the tide of battle.
VA Barrier
Players can also activate a barrier that nullifies incoming attacks by holding the VA button during combat. This barrier can even repel attacks and make enemies flinch.

Estery Cage
D.U.M.A. can also be detached from the player character, allowing it to provide various status-enhancing effects to the whole party which is called the Estery Cage. The Estery Cage increases allies’ defenses, reducing the damage they receive. However, the party cannot use VA or Vatting while the Estery Cage is in effect, nor will the VA gauge accumulate. Though situational, this defensive measure does have its uses.
Incentive items
Early Purchase Incentive
Pawns (game pieces) that can be used in the mini game, Es’owa. Can also be used as items of equipment. While pre-ordering the digital version of the game will net players with Lionheart’s Blutgang – a Greatsword that Raymond can use early in the game. Includes a factor that increases experience gained in battle as well as Flashing Naglering which are Dual blades that Laeticia can use early in the game. Includes a factor that can reduce enemies’ DEF temporarily.

Star Ocean The Divine Force Digital Deluxe Edition

Players who order the Digital Deluxe Edition for Star Ocean The Divine Force will get:
The Main Star Ocean The Divine Force Game (Digital Version)
The Original Soundtrack (Includes 80 pieces composed for the game’s soundtrack)
In game DLC:

Armour – Radiant Hildegrim and Holy Sigrdrifa
Accessory – Bunny the Lagomower Brooch, Tri-Emblum , Gold Bunny Statue and Andvaranaut’s Ring

Early Purchase Incentive for Physical Version

Players who purchase the physical version of Star Ocean The Divine Force can get the original clear plastic file holder using the art designed by renowned artist Akiman.

For more information on the game as well as future updates, do check out the game’s official website here.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Playstation 4PlayStation 5Square EnixStar Ocean: The Divine ForceSteamXbox OneXbox Series SXbox Series X


[ Guide ] Everything you need to know about Digimon Vital Bracelet Dim Cards

As the newest entry to the world of virtual pets, the Digimon Vital Bracelet makes use of special cards called Dim Cards to create Digimon. Without Dim Cards, the Vital Bracelet is merely a second-rate fitness tracker. This article will help keep you up to speed on Dim Cards, how they work and which ones are available.

Dim Cards contain the data of specific Digimon and their Digivolution lines. Note that each Dim Card binds itself to a specific Vital Bracelet. You cannot use the same Dim Card for two or more Vital Bracelets. We already tried it and we were greeted with an “error” description the moment we used a Dim Card that had already created Digimon in another bracelet. Thus, if you are planning on buying Dim Cards through unofficial resellers, be extremely careful not to buy a used one.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

When you turn on your Vital Bracelet for the first time, you will need to insert a Dim Card into the port on the left side of the bracelet (the side without the buttons). In less than a minute, the screen should inform you to remove the card and upon doing so, your Digimon will hatch from a Digi-egg.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

From that point onwards, you are free to use the step tracking and heart rate monitoring capabilities of the bracelet. As long as there is no active Digimon in the Vital Bracelet, inserting a Dim Card will create a Fresh/Baby Digimon.
At the time of writing, there are 10 Dim Cards launched for the Digimon Vital Bracelet. They are:

Impulse City
Ancient Warriors
Agumon
Gabumon
Black Roar (trial)
Shadow Howl (trial)
Volcanic Beat
Blizzard Fang
Infinite Tide
Titan of Dust

You can learn more about which Digivolution lines are available in the above Dim Cards by reading our previous article.
Note that out of the 10 Dim Cards, Black Roar and Shadow Howl are trial versions. Only 6 Digimon are available (7 including Jogress) within the trial versions, as opposed to 17 in a standard Dim Card.
Note that Black Roar and Shadow Howl are getting full versions in the future, with pre-orders currently available.

【商品化決定！】#バイタルブレス をお楽しみいただいていますか？この度トライアル版にて配布した「シャドウハウルDimカード」・「ブラックロアーDimカード」2種の商品化が決定いたしました！収録モンスター数も正規版に合わせ、デザインも変更予定です！詳細は後日発表！今暫くお待ちください！ pic.twitter.com/6jQGEcVntC
— デジモンウェブ公式 (@digimonweb_net) March 17, 2021

The full versions of these two Dim Cards will feature more Digivolution lines while also keeping the Black Agumon and Black Gabumon lines present in the trial versions. However, the sprites of the full versions will be different from the trial versions, so collectors do take note.
Dim Card set Vol. 1 consists of Volcanic Beat and Blizzard Fang Dim Cards. Volcanic Beat and Blizzard Fang feature Vorvomon and Blucomon respectively and released in April 2021. Currently, most of the Digivolution lines for Volcanic Beat and Blizzard Fang are available via Bandai’s Start Guide for the Vital Bracelet.

The Digimon marked as ???? are AncientVolcamon and AncientMegatheriummon for Volcanic Beat and Blizzard Fang respectively.
June 2021 saw the release of Dim Card set Vol. 2, consisting of the Infinite Tide and Titan of Dust Dim Cards. Here are the Digimon in these Dim Cards:

The Digimon marked as ???? are Plesiomon and AncientSphinxmon for Infinite Tide and Titan of Dust respectively.
In the future, Bandai will add Dim Card set vol. 3, which contains Hermit in the Jungle and Nu Metal Empire. Other Dim Cards include the Tamers set and collab with Medabots.
For a comprehensive list of available Digimon and upcoming Digimon, refer to humulos.com.
If you are interested in pre-ordering these upcoming Dim Cards, you can visit Impulse Gaming‘s online store.
In the meantime, you can check out our guide and other articles on the Vital Bracelet.

Digimon Vital Bracelet Guide
Understanding Digimon Vital Bracelet Stats and Personality
Digimon Vital Bracelet Review

Check This Out Next

Tags: BandaiDigimonDigimon Vital Bracelet


Post Apocalyptic Tactical Adventure Miasma Chronicles Launches This May

505 Games has announced the post apocalyptic tactical adventure game Miasma Chronicles is set to launch on 24th May 2023. The game will be available for PC via Steam and Epic, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Miasma Chronicles will have players step into the shoes of Elvis, a young man that has been abandoned by his mother in the wastelands of America. With only his robot “brother” Diggs as company, both of them must unravel the mystery of the Miasma: a mysterious entity that threatens humanity and turns everyone that comes in contact with it into barbaric corruptions.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Armed with a mysterious glove that can control the Miasma, Elvis and Diggs along with other outlandish individuals will set on their quest as they roam across the lands that has dangers lurking around every corner.
Miasma Chronicles will have players undergo turn-based tactics during combat in real-time world while searching for the truth behind the Miasma; all while Elvis learns the powers within this mysterious Miasma-controlling glove.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

A story of chosen family, mutant killers, sweeping post-apocalyptic American landscapes and powergloves, Miasma Chronicles will launch digitally at the price of MYR 109. The retail version of the game will be available from 9th June 2023 in Europe and 20th June 2023 in North America.

For more details on Miasma Chronicles, do check out the game’s official website here.

Check This Out Next

Tags: 505 GamesMiasma ChroniclesNewsThe Bearded Ladies


Tower of Fantasy on Steam has a  release date

The Steam page for Tower of Fantasy apparently has listed its release date, which is on October 20th this year.

Tower of Fantasy was already available to add to your wishlist on both Steam and Epic Games Store but only Steam has listed out the release date with Epic Game Store listing it as “Coming Soon”.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

The release date on Steam coincides with the release date for the 2.0 update for the global version of Tower of Fantasy.

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Now this begs the question, is the Steam version going to launch with the same content as the already existing global version or will it be an entirely separate game and starts with the 1.0 version.
No official news has been made about the Steam release of the game from any of the official social media platforms of the global Tower of Fantasy nor the CN version, so there is no way to actually confirm on this matter.
But the release date on Steam page for the game is official. Go and check out the Steam page right here.
For those that do not know, Tower of Fantasy is an open-world RPG by Hotta Studio with both a CN version that was released on 16th December 2021 and a global version released on 11th August 2022.
The global version can be downloaded through their official website and a major update, 2.0 Vera, is coming the same day the Steam version releases, introducing the new desert region Vera and the cyberpunk metropolis, Mirroria.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Hotta StudioTower of Fantasy


Soul Hackers 2 Review: A Safe But Soulful Revival With Thrilling Characters

Soul Hackers 2 is something of an anomaly, it’s the latest game in the Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner sub-series, and specifically a sequel releasing 25 years after the original Soul Hackers. It is also the first non-Persona game to remove both the SMT and Devil Summoner branding from its title, simple being ‘Soul Hackers 2’.

It’s clear that Atlus wishes for the game to become its own IP with a very different tone, and combat style that plays around with Megaten traditional while still having plenty of callbacks for long-time fans. The game does have a couple of noticeable glitches, but for the most part, I’d say it’s successful at finding its own soul.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

The Will of Aion

Soul Hackers 2 revolves around the underground conflict between two groups of devil summoners: Yatagarasu who wish to protect Japan and Phantom Society who want to resurrect an old god to recreate the world.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

In order to stop the world’s destruction, an advanced AI called Aion creates physical personalities named Ringo and Figue to stop the disaster. Ringo ‘Soul Hacks’ (resurrects) and recruits three devil summoners for the mission: Arrow an agent of Yatagarasu, Milady a defector from Phantom Society, and Saizo a freelance summoner caught in the conflict.
We soon learn that the different factions are seeking the five ‘convenents’, objects of incredible power passed down through different souls. Having all five will allow a person to reshape the world. Ringo and the gang aim to uncover all five power they fall into the hands of Iron Mask, the mysterious head of Phantom Society and Milady’s former lover.
A Supernatural Sci-Fi Thriller

What set the previous Devil Summoner games apart from mainline SMT or Persona was that they were essentially supernatural mystery thrillers. We see a group of detectives or hackers uncovering the underground plots of demons and devil summoners hidden in a more urban setting.
Despite its colorful new sci-fi “anime” polish, Soul Hackers 2 very much keeps that gritty pulp spirit alive. The game hits the ground running, setting up the central plot and getting the party together within the first 2 hours, and doesn’t let up, constantly giving you more twists and reveals about the characters, various Summoner factions, and the greater mystery of the covenants. It’s a thrilling ride that kept me pushing through the dungeons to see more.
The game also features multiple callbacks to the previous Devil Summoner games. Yatagarasu and Phantom Society were organizations from the prior entries and the game even shows us more of their inner workings. Familiar faces like Victor, Madam Ginko, and a certain Katana welding family likewise make an appearance. The main story has little connection to the previous games, and you don’t need to play them to get into this game but for those that did, Atlus certainly hasn’t forgotten about you.
I did however feel the main story suffered a little as the game went on. Soul Hackers 2 is one of the shorter games in the franchise at only around 25 hours long (although it’ll be longer if you do more side content) and there are a couple of plot points later in the game that feels like they go by a little too fast. You can understand why characters act the way they do but how they reach those conclusions feels a little too sudden. Overall though, it’s a fun fast-paced plot that gives you a nice glimpse at the world of Devil Summoners.
The Characters

The characters are another highlight of the game. Ringo in particular may actually be one of my favorite Megaten protagonists, with the writers taking full advantage of the fact that she isn’t silent. She’s a joy to play as, being confident, witty, and sarcastic leading to fun dialogue between her and the rest of the cast.

She also has a solid character arc, starting the game as essentially a snarky know-it-all due to being an advanced AI. After spending time with the rest of the group, however, she learns far more about the human condition, for better or worse. The idea of AI or robots growing feelings has been done before but it’s particularly well executed here, thanks to how much Ringo stands out.
The other characters likewise are fun to be around. Arrow is a good straight man, Milady starts off hostile and overly serious but lightens overtime, and Saizo works great as the charming comic relief. The other character to highlight is Figue, the other Aion who, without saying too much, is pretty interesting.

The cast isn’t the most original but they work well together. The game actually gives you an option to bond with each of them at the bar and answer questions that bring you closer to each of them. Doing so will net you points for your Soul Level which can be used to get you more passive abilities to use in battle.
These bonding scenes are really chilled and insightful, giving you a greater idea of who these people are in their daily lives. I particularly like the fact that all the characters here are adults. They drink at the bar, talk about their relationships, and how good or bad things are going at work. It’s an area that you don’t often get in Megaten with the casts usually being of high school age. By the end of the game, you can tell how much they confide in each other and are glad to see them succeed where they can.
The Glory of The Sabbath

Soul Hackers 2 uses a turn-based combat system where you equip a demon for each of the four party members to use in battle. Outside of your standard attack, all the spells come from the demons.
The new unique mechanics of the game is the ‘Sabbath System’. When you hit an enemy with their weakness will get you a stack (signified by the shadowy silhouette of your demons looming in the background) and at the end of the turn, your demons will perform a Sabbath, a powerful attack that hits all opponents. The greater amount of stacks, the more damage it does.
The Sabbath System has a lot of promise and pulling out one of these all-out-attacks feels satisfying. As you progress, you unlock new ways to bring out even more demons from your reserve party to the Sabbath which can create more carnage. There are even moves that can heal or buff you after a sabbath making them all the more impactful and incentivizing you to build up stacks for them.
The system was pretty clearly made with newcomers in mind. It’s fairly easy to understand and doesn’t penalize the players if their attack misses or is blocked like the mainline SMT does, giving you more room to safely experiment with the system. Difficulty-wise, the game is definitely on the easier side but bosses and strong enemies can still hit hard if you’re not paying attention. Of course, if you want classic SMT levels of difficulty, cranking the game up to hard mode will certainly deliver.
That being said there’s not that much experiment with. The combat system while fun does suffer from feeling a little too simple at times. I can understand the full-on press turn system may be too brutal for a more casual-oriented title but the game limits certain mechanics that I feel would have made it more exciting. For example, there’s no Demon Negotiation in battle. You can only recruit demons that your own demons find in the dungeons. This gives you less control over what demons you can get, which in turn makes it harder to recruit them and by extension fuse and customize them.
Likewise, the game makes it difficult to swap demons into your party mid-battle. You don’t start with the ability and once you get the upgrade, you can only do it once per battle. You can get further upgrades but I don’t see why this wasn’t all included from the start. Without being able to switch out demons, you can often find yourself stuck against enemies you don’t have to right spell for, leaving you to muscle your way through the fight. It’s not hard, but it’s a little dull when you know you could easily win if you could just bring Jack Frost off the bench.
The combat isn’t bad by any means, if you enjoy other Atlus RPGs, you’ll enjoy this one and I applaud it for doing something new but it does feel a little too standard and could have used some more ambitious combat to make the sabbath truly shine.
The Dungeons Could Be Better

Unfortunately for how good the story and combat are, Soul Hackers 2 certainly puts the crawl in dungeon crawler. Aside from the final level, you’ll be trudging through dark, drab warehouses and subway tunnels with very little excitement.
It’s fine for the game to have a complex map, but these maps just weren’t interesting to explore. There are even sections of the earlier maps where the game asks you to go back and see if your demons found an item you need to progress further into the level which led to an annoying amount of backtracking that felt like pure padding.
The worst offender is probably the optional dungeon, The Soul Matrix. While it is optional, clearing the dungeon unlocks new skills for your three non-Ringo party members including new ways to add more stacks to the Sabbath as well as revealing more of each character’s backstory. This creates a great incentive to go through them but the Soul Matrix can be very bland. It has the same tile floors in a dark room and there are three separate versions for each party member.
It certainly doesn’t help that Ringo’s run cycle is a little on the slow side. The camera is also situated right behind her and zoomed closer in, making it harder to see enemies running towards you from off camera. Overall this was the weakest aspect of the game and made traversing the different areas a bit of a slog.
One nice thing though is that when you knock down a demon, they stay knocked down and disappear after a few seconds. This gives you the choice of whether or not you want to fight them or run past them, meaning that players can choose when they want to battle and skip fights if they want to focus on exploration. It’s a nice system that makes things easier for casual players while still giving series veterans their fill.
Another element I like is the ‘Demon Recon’. When you enter a dungeon, Ringo will send out your demons to scout the area. You’ll see them throughout the area and talking with them can give you new items, heal you and net you new demon recruits. While I wasn’t a fan of recruiting this way, I really liked using the demons out of battle like this. It reminded me of how the Raidou games would let you send demons out to solve puzzles and find items for you. Demons are the heart of Megaten so always cool to see you interact with them more, not to mention they’re just practical. No need to leave the dungeon and heal when Pixie’s over there and she’ll do it for you.
Upgrading Your COMP

It wouldn’t be Megami Tensei without giving numerous ways to upgrade your character. The game doesn’t have armor to equip (outside accessories) however you are able to upgrade your Comp (weapon/demon summoning program) at the Comp Smith. This gives it new passive skills which include buffing certain elemental attacks and the absolute necessity that is Conversion, which lets you swap demons in battle.

There is of course also the Goumanden, where you can fuse demons into stronger deities. Collecting demons has always been one of the more addictive elements of Megaten and this game is no different. You can spend ages just seeing what demons you can fuse and trying to sell as many expendable wares as possible to access the compendium.
Finally, there are a number of side quests that you can access from Madam Ginko. While some of these just fetch quests, others show off some good worldbuilding, telling you more about various minor characters or just giving you a better idea of the life of a devil summoner. They’re not all worth it but there are some good ones in to sign up for.
The Devilish New Look

The most divisive element of Soul Hackers has been the new aesthetic: the design has a far more flashy sci-fi influence that strays away from the cyberpunk look of the original game. I however really like the new look of the characters and setting. Their neon-lit clothing fit in well with the more high-tech aesthetic which honestly doesn’t feel that much different from the original game.
Soul Hackers 1 was a 90s look at what the future may be like in terms of tech and fashion. Soul Hackers 2 is more or less the same but for the 2020s, with a cleaner brighter type of sci-fi but one that still has that darker, grungier undertone you’d expect of Megaten. The game certainly has the right amount of gore you’d expect from a Megaten game.
The demon models in particular also look fantastic. They’re incredibly sharp and the thicker outlines give them a darker comic-book-like feel that fits the pulp tone of the story. This is also the first time we’re seeing some of these demons in 3D like Mad Gasser or Turbo Granny giving the roster a good amount of variety. It’s a shame you don’t see them during combat outside of an ominous silhouette for the Sabbath but hey, meeting them in the dungeons is always a pleasant treat.
Closing Thoughts

Soul Hackers 2 is a solid entry into the Megami Tensei series and a good game for newcomers to get into the franchise. Its greatest strength is just how digestible it is. The story is fast-paced and engaging, peeling back the mystery of the covenants is a wild ride. Its characters, especially Ringo and Figue, are likewise fun to be around, and with its’ shorter runtime it isn’t too bogged down in the overly long introductions or heavy plot points.
The game also pays plenty of homage to the original Devil Summoners games, with cameos, callbacks, and the overall tone, which despite the neon glow still feels reminiscent of the previous games.
This casual digestibility however can also be a weakness. The game just feels a little too safe compared to how ambitious previous Atlus RPGs have been. The dungeons are a little too plain, and I couldn’t help but feel if the battle system and demon recruitment incorporated a little more from the mainline  SMT games, it would’ve really spiced up the combat more. As it is now, it’s fun and flashy but a little on the bare side.
For all its faults though, Soul Hackers 2 is worth a playthrough. It succeeds in successfully soft-rebooting the Devil Summoner series and giving the IP more identity beyond its Megaten heritage. I’m excited to see where Atlus takes the series in the future, if they can work out a couple of kinks, I can see the soul of a beautiful new revival series shining through.

                                        Pros

                                        Cons

                                        The plot overall is a great supernatural thriller

                                        Certain plot points can feel rushed

                                        The Characters are fun and work well off each other, especially Ringo

                                        Dungeons are drab and can be a little boring to push through

                                        The Sabbath is a cool mechanic and combat assessable to newcomers

                                        Combat can feel too limited at times

Check This Out Next

Tags: AtlusShin Megami TenseiSoul Hackers 2


The New Gashapon Store At IOI City Mall, Malaysia Caters To Capsule Fans Across The Country

Anyone familiar with anime merch is likely to be familiar with Gashapon: vending machines that drop out small plastic toys and accessories based on your favorite anime, video games and other themes caged in colorful capsules. Now Bandai has opened an entire official Gashapon store here in Malaysia at Putrajaya IOI City Mall.

We managed to stop by the new store for opening today and trust me, even as someone that tends not to be a big spender, there’ll be at least one machine that’ll have you pulling for plastic.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

The World of Gashapon

While I haven’t been to the Japanese Gashapon store, the overall layout of Gashapon Malaysia looks faithful to the comment appearances seen on TV, anime, and Social media. A very clean, minimalist appearance packed with capsule machines. The store isn’t as large as you’d think with the walkway between machines only able to fit one or two people. I can see that being a pain on busy weekends but thankfully it wasn’t too crowded so I never felt I was too squished in.
To celebrate the first day of opening, they also had a bonus gift. If you exchange at least RM100 Token at the counter, you will receive an official eco-bag. It’s a small but nice gesture to say welcome to loyal customers.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

All The Different Merch

As for the different franchises in the machines, as I said before, if there’s a popular Japanese series or game you’re looking for, chances are they got at least one machine for it. During our trip, I noticed they had gashapons for Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family, Demon Slayer, Pokemon, and many more. The store is split into different gashapon for different categories like anime, games, and lifestyle.
If there is a series you feel is missing, however, keep in mind they’ll rotate out old products with new ones as time goes on. Also, don’t be afraid to ask the staff about it, they were very friendly and willing to answer any question I had.
One thing I particularly appreciated is that there were many display cabinets in the store that showcased the currently existing products in the gashapon machines. This gives you a clear idea of what you spending money on, how big they are, and if you wanna try to pick them up.
They also have a neat little service for the gashapon plastic shells. If you don’t want to bring the shell back home, there is a recycling machine that you can throw them into.
Buying The Tokens

In order to pay for the gashapon products, you’ll need to buy tokens. This is made very convenient by the token machine located at the front of the store, just insert money and the tokens drop out.
You can choose cash or cashless (Touch n’ Go, Boost, Credit Debit Card, etc.) to exchange the tokens, although the cashless exchange has a fixed amount of RM5,10,20,50, or 100. The cashless process is also a little slow but be patient and it should go through.
The machines are divided into normal and premium Gashapon. The cheapest requires three Tokens, and the most expensive requires RM100 a piece. I’ll be honest, I always thought gacha toys were meant to be cheap but I stand corrected. There is a chance some of these could be picked up for cheaper online but there are still plenty of normal gashapon that don’t ask for so much.
Besides, a big part of what makes Gashapon fun is the surprise; physically putting the coins in and twisting the center piece to make the capsule fall out.
Collecting Capsule toys

Gashapon toys and merchandise have become a major part of otaku/fandom culture. The fact that they inspired one of the most lucrative genres of mobile games is a testament to this. With that in mind, it’s cool to see Malaysia get its first-ever official Gashapon Brand store.
Like with any anime merch, you should make sure to only spend within your means but otherwise, that feeling of turning the machine and seeing what pops out is both fun and satisfying. As a fan of Pokemon, it was cool picking up a couple of cute mini-figures to add to my collection and I’m sure it’s the same for many fans across the country. If you’re ever in Putrajaya for any reason, why not stop by and collect some capsules?

Check This Out Next

Tags: BandaiBANDAI NAMCO Entertainment AsiaGashapon


Valkyrie Elysium Preview – A Classic Series Returns From Valhalla

Square Enix was kind enough to send us a code for a preview of Valkyrie Elysium, the latest entry in developer Tri-Ace’s Valkyrie Profile series and the first in over ten years. The Valkyrie Elysium preview allowed us to play through the tutorial and the first chapter of the game.

A lot has changed in gaming since the last Valkyrie game and Elysium has given the series quite the overhaul. Instead of the 2D combat of the originals, the game is now a full-on hack ‘n slash action RPG almost feeling like a Devil May Cry game at times and while this first chapter was light on the story its new combat was a light to behold, even adapting several features from its forefathers.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

The Valkyrie Descends

The Valkyrie Elysium preview started with us taking control of Valkyrie, a warrior sent by Odin to cleanse the souls of the dead in order to prevent the events of Ragnarok, the end of the world.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

As far as the story goes, that’s more or less all that has been revealed so far. We get sneak peeks of characters that seem like they’ll be important later on but the first chapter of Elysium is very much holding its reveals for later.

This has both positives and negatives. The lack of characters really makes the game’s grim world all the more desolate. Throughout the chapter, you see nothing but the Valkyrie, the enemies, and the ruins of human civilization. It’s very isolating and immerses you how just how dead the setting is. One of the cool features of the game is you can find the flowers growing throughout the level which reveals the last thoughts of dead souls before their lives ended. You see people think of their friends, family, fears, and regrets. It’s a nice layer of early world-building that helps shape the melancholy tone yet to come.
On the other hand, however, the minimalist story and the complete lack of almost any other characters to talk to make it a little hard to get too invested in the game. The game starts with Odin sending Valkyrie down and basically telling her “Go save the world”. After that, it was just taking on mobs of enemies to the very end. I found the world intriguing but I can’t say I was truly attached to it. At least not yet.
Thankfully, the trailers for the game do show that it’s likely saving the more story-heavy elements for later on. The premise did make me want to give the full game a try to see where it’s going so it did succeed in that regard.
The World of Midgard

In terms of graphics, I’ll admit at first I found the world of Valkyrie Elysium is a little on the rough side. The levels have a very drab look to them consisting of fuzzy grasslands and grey buildings which would benefit from looking a little sharper. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing though.
The dull color palette makes the apocalyptic world feel all the more desolate. The areas feel bleak and empty, truly making them feel like the final days of life. It may not have the highest graphical fidelity but I still think it looks great for the world it’s trying to make. There also weren’t any frame drops while playing so the combat was buttery smooth.

The character models are also generally good, but their faces can also sometimes be a bit blurry. It’s not too noticeable during gameplay but it can take you out of the mood the game’s trying to set during some cutscenes. The voice acting has been good so far though. Maria has a deep, noble voice with a good mixture of stoicism and gentleness you’d expect from an angelic figure.
The Combat

In terms of gameplay, Valkyrie Elysium is a level-based action RPG with hack ‘n slash mechanics. After each chapter, your teleported to the hub world where you can select which mission or sidequest you wish to do next.
Once you enter combat, you have a light attack, heavy attack, jump button, and dodge. It’s pretty easy to string combos together and the tutorial does a good job at teaching you the basics. If you’ve played games like Devil May Cry, it’s quite similar. You even get graded on how good your combos were at the end of each level.
The game truly takes advantage of this hack ‘n slash battle system and it’s all the better for it. Slashing your way through the undead feels smooth and sleek, especially with the use of the new soul chain grapple beam which lets you latch on to enemies and pull them closer. Of the two weapons that were available in the preview, the rapier was my favorite as it allowed Valkyrie to attack faster and more easily switch combos into each other with a satisfying sense of weight to each blow.

In terms of upgrades, Maria has three skill trees that you can buff through the game by collecting materials that enemies drop: offensive, defensive, and support. These can give her better stats or add new moves and combos to her arsenal. Each weapon likewise can be upgraded by the same method, although they can only be buffed from the save points scattered over the levels.
I really appreciate a game that you can just jump into and understand how it works. Between the combat system and the leveling system, Valkyrie Elysium has a great sense of accessibility. While I appreciate more complex battle systems in RPGs, it is sometimes nice to play something a little more straightforward.
That isn’t to say the game is easy either. It very much expects you to understand and grapple with the mechanics it does make use of, especially where magic and enemy weaknesses are concerned. You’ll need to think on your feet and time dodges and jumps before landing a fatal blow.
Magic and The Einherjar

The real meat of the combat however is in the use of magic and The Einherjar. Using the shoulder buttons you can equip different magical spells like thunder, fire, and healing. These not only attack enemies but after using them, your weapon will gain the affinity of their element and can be used against opponents. So if an enemy is weak to fire, you can hit them with a fire spell and your sword will do fire damage. These can stun enemies, allowing you to get in some free combos. It’s an electrifying system that encourages you to be creative with the magic and fully incorporate it into your aresenal.

That leads us to Einherjar. These are souls of dead warriors that the Valkyrie can summon to battle. In the previous games, they were your party members but here they are AI-controlled allies fighting alongside you.
The Einherjar are the real bread and butter of the game’s combat. They hit hard, stun enemies and you can synchronize your combos with them to string even more attacks together. I understand that the heart of the Valkyrie series was the connection between the Valkyrie and the Einherjar and that connection is on full display in battle. Whether against a swarm of the undead or a large boss, you’ll want them by your side.
They also have different elemental magic whose affinity, like your own spells, can be used to alter your weapon. This magic is also needed to overcome certain platforming puzzles and find hidden areas littered throughout the world. You truly feel like an all-powerful warrior calling in the cavalry when these guys arrive as they can really help turn the tide of battle.
The only real issue I have is that for the demo, you can only really use them during the tutorial. You end up meeting them and adding them to your party as the story progresses but it would have been nice to have been able to use them more. They truly brought the best out of the combat from what I’ve seen of them.
Closing Thoughts

I’ll admit I haven’t played the original Valkyrie Profile games but I can safely say from the preview that I’m enjoying what I’ve seen of Valkyrie Elysium. The action RPG combat is fast and streamlined, easy to understand but with enough challenge to make it hard to master. I also like the way the magic and Einherjar and implemented into fights and look forward to unlocking more of them.
We haven’t seen much of the plot but I am at least interested in where it’s going. The small glimpses of characters hint at a much wider scope and if the trailers are anything to go by, more will reveal as the game goes on. Valkyrie Elysium’s world made be dark and ruined but it has the potential to reach Valhalla.

Valkyrie Elysium will be available for PS4, PS5, and PC on the 29th of September.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Square Enixtri-AceValkyrie ElysiumValkyrie Profile


Space Simulation Game Infinite Lagrange Available in Asia

Produced by NetEase Games, the sci-fi grand space simulation game Infinite Lagrange is now available from August 18th in Asia, including Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Infinite Lagrange is a space simulation game where players can explore new galaxies and experience cinematic interstellar battlefields with the thrill of large-scale battles across hundreds of astronomical units. Players can also feel immersed in the Milky Way, which is full of history and stories and countless human histories, relics, ideas waiting to be explored.
NetEase has shared a summary of the games vast world:
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

In an ordinary experiment, spatial resonance was discovered accidentally. The stable spatial resonance points are called “Lagrange nodes”, which are the foundations to build stargates for fast access to other galaxies, thus forming a huge Milky way transportation network.
The new discovery has brought unprecedented prosperity and expansion, together with disputes and unrest. There is only a very limited amount of Lagrange nodes and the battle over it eventually evolved into the war across the galaxy. The universe thus ended with the decline of civilization, retrogression of technology, and destruction of traffic and communication infrastructure.
Players will act as leaders of one force to explore the uncharted universe in the “Post-War Renaissance”, wandering around among the mysterious universe, aiming to “rebuild the stargate”.

The game also implements a seasons mechanic called ‘Cycles’. With every new season, players are able to start a new round of exploration and conquest and share a series of season goals.
Every season completed by players helps to push history forward and enables players to stand at a higher starting point. With the progress of the game, players will unlock different ending scenarios and find out rich stories about the universe.

Infinite Lagrange also has a little competition going on called Dawn Celebration. During the debut activities, players can receive multiple rewards through a celebration battle pass. Giving the right answers to questions about battlegrounds can help you to win rewards. In addition, players can also get rewards by liking screenshots of the interstellar scenery.
Infinite Lagrange is now available in Asia for PC, IOS, and Android. Netease has even provided a little Wiki to help you in the games space combat.
 Download

Infinite LagrangeDeveloper: NeteaseRelease Date: 2021-04-21Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows
Dear explorers, are you ready to embark on a wonderful journey towards the galaxy?

Infinite Lagrange is a space strategy mobile game developed by NetEase Games.

In this universe, explorers will be able to explore the uncharted galaxy, command and build spacecrafts, involve in strategic battles, plan the development of your own space stations, and conquer the infinite Milky Way...

Here, the tale of space is yours to write. Play the role to your heart’s desire: be a legion commander, a chief of the clan, or a chairman of enterprise.

Let’s venture into the unknown.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Infinite LagrangeNetEase


Yo-kai Watch x Sangokushi – New Mobile RPG By Level-5!

Level-5, a Japan video games developer and publisher had just announced their upcoming mobile RPG entitled Yo-kai Sangokushi Kunitori Wars( 妖怪三国志 国盗りウォーズ)! This time, the new mobile RPG will be a mash up of Yo-kai Watch with Sangokushi which will allow players to play characters dressed as iconic generals from the Sangokushi series.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Yo-Kai Watch, the popular animated series was developed into a game and it was popular among players on the Nintendo 3DS. They even had a port over to mobile which is pretty similar to the 3DS but with simpler and easier controls. The upcoming game for mobile however will have a different gameplay.

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

For those who are keen on the game will have to wait a little while for it is expected to be released this winter for both the iOS and Android devices. You can also check out their official webpage for more news and events!

Check This Out Next

Tags: AndroidiOSLevel-5MobileYo-kai Watch


PS5 Price For Singapore Announced

Sony announced the PS5 pricing for a SEA region country, just not Malaysia. The console will be available in Singapore for SGD729, while the Digital edition will go for SGD599. The console will be available November 19th, a week after the US release.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

In addition, the pricing for several accessories was also announced. These include extra Dualsense controllers, a HD Camera and a charging station for charging multiple controllers.
Their pricing is as below:
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Product
Price

Dualsense Wireless Controller
SGD 99.90

PULSE 3D Wireless Headset
SGD149.00

HD Camera
SGD89.90

Media Remote
SGD44.90

Dualsense Charging Station
SGD44.90

In addition, the following games will be available at launch.

Astro’s Playroom (Japan Studio) – pre-installed on PS5
Demon’s Souls (Bluepoint Games / Japan Studio) – SGD97.90
Destruction All Stars (Lucid Games / XDEV) – SGD97.90
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Insomniac Games) – SGD67.90
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition (Insomniac Games) – SGD97.90
Sackboy A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital / XDEV) – SGD79.90

While the console prices tend to be affected by regional pricing, the Singapore pricing tends to be closer to Malaysia’s prices. A 1:1 conversion for the PS5 puts the Malaysian price at MYR2218.

Check This Out Next

Tags: PS5Sony


“TRIBE NINE”, a new IP by Too Kyo Games and Akatsuki

TRIBE NINE is a new IP project jointly co-produced by Too Kyo Games and Akatsuki Inc. An English announcement of the IP is available on Too Kyo Games’ website, while the TRIBE NINE website is still in Japanese.

The brief story blurb states that it takes place in 23 fictional wards in central Tokyo. Outlaw groups in each ward use “Xtream Baseball”, transforming baseball into a method of battle where they stake their prestige on the line. Further details regarding the project will be announced as work progresses. A teaser movie for the project is also available, to “set the tone” of this project.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Probably one of the most recognizable names attached to the new IP would be Kazutaka Kodaka, whom most people would recognize from the Danganronpa franchise. He is also behind live-action, full motion video game titled Death Come True, which is set for a June 2020 release date.
TRIBE NINE‘s teaser website also has a recruitment drive for various positions, including 3D and 2D artists, client engineers and scenario directors among others. It would certainly imply that there are big plans for this project. Would you hope for it to be another series of games? Whatever it is, we’ll have to wait for more information.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Check This Out Next

Tags: AkatsukiAkatsuki IncKazutaka KodakaToo Kyo GamesTRIBE NINE


Shindorim mobile RPG accepting pre-registrations in Korea

METACUBE has begun accepting pre-registrations for their mobile game adaptation of the Shindorim webtoon / manhwa. There’s not that many details on the game yet except that it will be a vertical slice RPG with the usual “original cast appears each with their own unique skills” etc. Pre-registration milestone rewards go up to 1 million users, offering premium currency, summon tickets, equipment and at least one SR character.

If you’re curious about the backstory of the Shindorim mobile game, the webtoon takes place in a post-apocalyptic setting. The land has been scorched by radiation, turning the surface into a wasteland. Humanity escaped underground, building a city utilizing the world’s most developed underground network as its foundation. The last hope of humanity is the titular city of Shindorim. However, there are those who have been left behind, unable to enter this haven. Circumstances forced them to be strong, and become strong they did.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

The webtoon has been around since 2016, though it does not appear to have garnered international mainstream attention in the form of a localization. It does have quite the striking artstyle, so perhaps the game will be a way to shine a spotlight on the series.

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

As far as we can see, the game will only be available in Korea, with pre-registrations requiring a local phone number. No release window appears to have been provided, but you can check out the game’s official website for now.
via inven

Check This Out Next

Tags: METACUBEShindorim


F/GO EN: Halloween Strike 2019 – Final chapter of the Halloween Trilogy shall commence!

It’s that time of the year when everything is getting spooky, and it’s no exception for Fate/Grand Order! The final event in the Halloween trilogy, Halloween Strike! Demonic Climb – Himeji Castle War, will commence on NA! The event will run from 23 October 01:00 PDT to 7 November 19:59 PST.

Answer the call of a mysterious SOS from an ever-changing Singularity, the site of the yearly Halloween event. You’re supposed to meet Elisabeth here…

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Go through the first and second halves of the event to get your own Event Limited ★4 (SR) Servant, “Alter Ego of Halloween”! You can only pick one between “Mecha Eli-chan” and “Mecha Eli-chan Mk.II”, so choose wisely! Complete “First Singularity: Hundred Years’ War of the Evil Dragons Orleans” to participate in the event. The event schedule is as follows:-

Quests
Release Date

Main Quest: First Half
23-10 01:00 PDT – 7-11 19:59 PST

Main Quest: Second Half
Mecha Eli-chan Selection Quest
25-10 17:00 PDT – 7-11 19:59 PST

Extra Quests
[High Difficulty] Challenge Quest
29-10 17:00 PDT – 7-11 19:59 PST

Get the “E-Reactor” item to get one Mecha Eli-chan. The quest will appear after clearing the main quest. Both units have the same parameters, status and skills. Their names, illustrations, profiles, battle sprites, voiced lines, and the illustration and description of the Craft Essences received at Maximum Bond are unique.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Servants with event bonuses are as follows:

Elisabeth Báthory (Brave)
Elisabeth Báthory (Lancer)
Elisabeth Báthory (Halloween)
Osakabehime
Cleopatra
Carmilla
Assassin of Shinjuku
Assassin of the Nightless City
Berserker of El Dorado
Mecha Eli-chan
Mecha Eli-chan Mk.II
Tamamo-no-Mae (Lancer)
Kiyohime (Lancer)
Tamamo-no-Mae (Caster)
Tamamo Cat
Kiyohime (Berserker)

Be sure to equip Craft Essences with event bonuses too! Exchange for items in the event shop to upgrade either Mecha Eli-chan’s Noble Phantasms, or Ascension materials. You can learn more on the event page. Happy Halloween!
 Download

Fate/Grand OrderPublisher: AniplexDeveloper: DelightworksRelease Date: 2015-07-30Android, iOS
A new mobile "Fate RPG," presented by TYPE-MOON!
With an impressive main scenario and multiple character quests,
the game features millions of words of original story!
Packed with content that both fans of the Fate franchise and newcomers will be able to enjoy.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Fate/Grand OrderHalloween Strike: Demonic ClimbMecha Eli-chanMecha Eli-chan MKII


Titanfall: Assault is now live on iOS and Android devices

We first heard Titanfall: Assault back in May and got the good news of the game releasing on 10th August just a few days ago. Since now the game is officially live on iOS and Android stores, we had a 15-min play on the game and we think it is kinda similar to Clash Royale (again?). You will know why we think that after watching our gameplay video below:

The developer describes the game as a “fast and fluid real-time PvP mobile strategy game”, where you will build decks from of Pilots, Titans and Burn Cards thus deploying them to attack or defense. Similar to Clash Royale’s elixir system, you will need supply to deploy troops.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

To get the victory, you have to capture and control as many hardpoints as possible (3 maximum) or destroy the opponent’s Heavy Turrets to win instantly. You can start to deploy Titans when the countdown timer reaches below 3 minutes, which you know, heating up the intense battle even more.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

There is a guild system too so you could join a guild to play and strategize with your friends. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases, grab it for sure if you are Titanfall fans!

Check This Out Next

Tags: AndroidiOSMobileNexonParticle CityRespawn EntertainmentTitanfall: Assault


Star Ocean The Second Story R Launches on Nintendo Switch Early November

During the recent Nintendo Direct livestream, it’s been announced that Star Ocean The Second Story R will be launching for Nintendo Switch on 2nd November 2023.

Star Ocean The Second Story R is a remake of the second Star Ocean game and will be featuring brand new graphics that mixes 2D and 3D. Players can join Federation Officer Claude and Rena, a girl with mystical powers as they venture off on a grand journey. That also means that players can either control as one of the two main characters and play through the story from their perspectives.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Image Credit: Square Enix
Players can also meet and recruit a dozen of potential allies to join in your party, each with their own goals and motives. During your adventure, the hero that the player chooses and the decisions they make will have an impact on which characters they can recruit.
The gameplay will feature real-time combat where players can activate a character’s skill with just a click of a button. The remake also offers enemies that have chain attacks which could potentially spice up combat situations. Additionally, players can also activate follow-up attacks using the characters that aren’t currently in your active party.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Image Credit: Square Enix

Star Ocean The Second Story R launches for the Nintendo Switch on 2nd November 2023.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Nintendo SwitchSquare EnixStar Ocean The Second Story R