Uma Musume adds Seiun Sky to the stable

With the new banner refresh that will last until 21 June 2021, we have the addition of Seiun Sky to the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby lineup. As one of the more anticipated cast member, Seiun Sky will fulfill the role of a runner for the mid and long distances.

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It wasn’t too long ago since we had a runner, considering that one could prep Smart Falcon for the longer distances, so how does Seiun Sky stack up? The 20% wisdom bonus is rather suspect for a character who would want it for either speed or stamina. In this instance, Seiun Sky only gets that bonus in stamina, so this is not a complete loss.

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As for her skillset, the combination of Vanguard’s Wisdom and Escape Artist is very helpful in letting Seiun Sky maintain her lead and keep it, while Runner’s Tricks is always a welcome addition. Carrying over from her support card, Seiun Sky will also have the Faltering Leaders debuff, although that is probably not a recommended skill to pick up unless you can get it heavily discounted and have nothing else to learn. Seeing as how that you will be forced essentially to run Super Creek as a support for Seiun Sky for the heal anyway, you may very likely end up getting it on the cheap. With regards to the support card gacha, this is an easy skip unless you are near completion of your Silence Suzuka card, since Runaway is a good skill to have for the girls who can use them. Tamamo Cross is also another one you can pass up, unless you absolutely have to complete her or want Quick and Decisive for your shorter range Betweeners. The skill itself is great, but Tamamo Cross as a Stamina support for the short ranges is unnecessary. Whatever the case may be, happy rolling!
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is currently available on Android and iOS for mobile, and DMM Games for the PC.

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Marvel’s Iron Man VR announced for PS VR

Marvel’s Iron Man VR is announced at the recent PlayStation State of Play! The ultimate Armored Avenger experience is launching exclusively for PlayStation VR within 2019.

Players will be able to play as the genius inventor Tony Stark to save the world by teaming up with iconic allies and face against the Super Villains. You can jet through the skies in the brand new armor for Iron Man – the Impulse Armor. You can also upgrade tech to customize Iron Man’s sleek suit and awesome abilities.

Can’t wait to see the world through the Iron Man’s hi-tech HUD in Marvel’s Iron Man VR! For more information, you can visit the official PlayStation page.
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The Witcher: Monster Slayer is available for download in Australia

The Witcher: Monster Slayer soft-launched in Australia earlier today for Android. Australians will get to try their hand at monster slaying.

The game’s official Twitter account announced the availability of the game in said country with the following tweet:

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While Cyberpunk 2077 might have been a tragedy for CD Projekt Red, the studio is not developing this mobile spin-off of its The Witcher franchise. Instead, CDPR’s subsidiary, Spokko is handling the development of the game. Chronologically, The Witcher: Monster Slayer takes place before The Witcher games.
Here is what the game offers:
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TRACK YOUR TARGETS — Use real-time weather conditions, time of day, and all your witcher senses to hunt monsters living around you.
EXPLORE ADVANCED AUGMENTED REALITY — Make the dark fantasy world of The Witcher your reality with AR features that encourage exploration and change your perception of places you thought you knew.
BECOME A WITCHER — Experience deep, story-driven quests that propel you through epic adventures inspired by The Witcher series.
PUT ENEMIES TO THE SWORD — Once you’ve prepared, take on gigantic, console-quality monsters in RPG inspired first-person combat.
GATHER TROPHIES FROM FALLEN FOES — Defeat dozens of different beasts and grow a collection worthy of a true monster slayer.

While The Witcher: Monster Slayer might be region locked to Android devices in Australia, Malaysians who own iOS devices can give the game a shot. It is downloadable in the Malaysian, Singaporean and Filipino App Store.

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China Has Made A Mobile Rip-off Of Elden Ring Called Eilon Ring

A game studio in China has developed their own mobile game called Eilon Ring, a shameless spin on the popular Elden Ring

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Developed by Guiyun Cloud Network, the game features a lot of similarities to Elden Ring, straight down to the icon that bares a lot of similarity to Milenia, Blade of Miquella.
UPDATE: The game appears to have since been taken down.
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The game’s available on iOS, and sports a description that could straight-up be the description for From Software’s highly rated RPG:
Eilon Ring is an epic world, with a great breadth of map and depth of combat system. It is not only a masterpiece of the Souls series, but it is also a masterpiece that retains the essence of Souls while using the open world to immerse more players. The adventure in this world is full of content, full of challenges and fun to explore, for most players is a wonderful and unforgettable thing.
Players take on the role of the Faded One, collecting pieces of Eldon’s Ring and challenging demigods. One day because the core of the blessing of the ring was shattered, the blessing was contaminated by the demigods in order to collect the pieces of the ring launched a war after war, resulting in the world turned into devastation, the faders because of the broken ring to restore the blessing ……
The game even features modified screenshots from Elden Ring itself, but without access to China App Store there’s no way to find out how similar it is to the actual console Elden Ring experience.

Elden RingPublisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentDeveloper: From SoftwareRelease Date: 2022-02-25PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
THE NEW FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

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SINoALICE due 6 June 2017

After much deliberation, SINoALICE, the new smartphone RPG from video game auteur and creative director Yoko Taro, will finally launch on 6 June 2017 in Japan.

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There is a very specific reason why Square Enix picked this date in case you are wondering, as it so happens to be both Yoko Taro’s birthday and a very unlucky day in the Japanese calendar for a very particular reason which you can look up by searching for the term “butsumetsu”.
Pre-registration for the game is still available, so hit the link below if you have not already for rewards . For a refresher, be sure to check out our coverage on the characters which you can expect to see in the final game.
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WWE Superstars join Brawlhalla as Epic Crossovers today! See Roman Reigns, The Undertaker, Asuka and WWE Hall of Famer “Macho Man” Randy Savage enter the ring! They will join their compatriots Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, current Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch and Xavier Woods.

The free game mode “Brawldown” returns as Brawl of the Week. There will be a ring, breakable tables and fun rope physics. Get the WWE Superstar Epic Crossovers at 300 Mammoth coins each:

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“Macho Man” Randy Savage is an Epic Crossover for Ulgrim.

OH YEAH! Macho Man uses chairs, flexing and his big smile to defeat opponents.

The Undertaker is an Epic Crossover for Thor.

The Deadman uses his urn to teleport around the stage and smite his foes.

Asuka is an Epic Crossover for Queen Nai.

The Empress of Tomorrow uses her fans and mask in her battles in Valhalla.

Roman Reigns is an Epic Crossover for Teros.

The Big Dog uses even bigger punches to take out his enemies.

WWE Superstar Epic Crossovers will still be available for purchase after the event concludes. Visit the game’s website for more information! For more Ubisoft related news, check out the website, Facebook and YouTube.
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An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or locally. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PS4, XBox One, Switch, and Steam! Frequent updates. Over forty Legends. Fight for glory in the halls of Valhalla!

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Power Rangers: Legacy Wars to be released in March 2017

Power Rangers: Legacy Wars is a real time fighting game boasting heroes and villains from the series. The game serves as a companion app for the upcoming Power Rangers movie which is set to be released in March 2017.

Movie tie-ins do not usually have the best reputation, although you may want to check the gameplay trailer first before making a decision. Fighting games are a dime and a dozen, although those who grew up with the Power Rangers franchise may want to give this a go regardless instead of treating it as a mere tie-in.

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The reimagined Red Ranger
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Do battle with former friends and allies
How well the reception of the game will be will also depend on the feedback towards the movie, but that is anyone’s guess at this moment. As mentioned, the game will be coming out in March for both Android and iOS, but you can pre-register ahead of release.

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Acer Swift X 14 Available Now In Malaysia

Acer Malaysia has announced the new Acer Swift X 14 thin and light laptop, which is available to be purchased now.

The Acer Swift X 14 is a thin and light laptop designed for the balance of productivity and entertainment.

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Acer Swift X 14 Specifications

                                        Model

                                        SFX14-71G-783K

                                        SFX14-71G-7841

                                        SFX14-71G-588D

                                        Processor

                                        Intel® Core™ i7-13700H

                                        Intel® Core™ i5-13500H

                                        Memory

                                        32GB onBoard LPDDR5

                                        16GB onBoard LPDDR5

                                        Storage

                                        1TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD

                                        512GB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD

                                        Graphic

                                        NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4050

                                        NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3050

                                        Display

                                        14.5" WQXGA+ OLED display, Acer CineCrystal™ 16:10 aspect ratio, supporting 120 Hz refresh rate

                                        Wireless & Networking

                                        Bluetooth® 5.1 | Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6E 1675i

                                        Input & Output

                                        1 x HDMI® 2.1 port with HDCP support | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port featuring power-off USB charging | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 3.5 mm headphone/speaker jack | 2 x USB Type-C™ port: USB3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) [DisplayPort over USB-C | USB charging 5 V; 3 A] | 1x MicroSD Card Reader

                                        Webcam

                                        Acer FHD webcam with 1920 x 1080 resolution at 60 fps with Temporal Noise Reduction

                                        Estimated Battery Life

                                        Life Battery life up to 10 hours (based on video playback test results)

                                        Dimensions

                                        322.79 (W) x 228.12 (D) x 17.9 (H) mm

                                        Weight

                                        1.55 kg

                                        Warranty

                                        2-Year Local Warranty with 1st Year International Travelers Warranty

                                        Operating System

                                        Windows 11

                                        Color

                                        Steel Grey

                                        Price

                                        RM7,399

                                        RM6,399

                                        RM5,999

The laptop has a redesigned 1.78mm thick chassis with minimalist style that accommodates a larger battery and improved thermal control, resulting in much better heat dissipation compared to its predecessor. Weighting only 1.55kg, the laptop offers great portability in terms of both weight and dimension.
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On top of that, the Acer Swift X 14 comes with a good selection of ports, including a MicroSD card reader and USB Type-C ports capable of power delivery for charging. The laptop’s 1080p FHD webcam will come with Acer’s PurifiedView™ and PurifiedVoice™ AI Noise Reduction technology enabled.
Additionally, depending on the model, the laptop will come equipped with 13th gen Intel Core i7 H-series processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 32GB LPDDR5 and 1TB SSD.
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Designed with creators in mind, the Acer Swift X 14 will come pre-installed with NVIDIA Studio Drivers, providing creators reliable performances when working with creative applications.
The display of the Acer Swift X 14 is a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display that supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and has a color accuracy of 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut with VESA DisplayHDR™ TrueBlack 500 certification.
Availability and Pricing
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The Acer Swift X 14 retails from RM5,999 and is available nationwide at Acer authorized resellers.
Customers who buy the laptop before 31st July 2023 are entitled to gifts worth RM529 including an Acer Supercare extended warranty and a Porsche Wireless Mouse.

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Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series available for pre-order

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, the remastered edition of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil is available for pre-order. Whether you’re new to the platformer series or someone who’s been pulled in by nostalgia, you can pre-order the PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S versions of the game.

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Players have the option to pre-order either the standard edition or digital deluxe edition of the game. You can learn more about the contents of the digital deluxe version here.
Here are the links to pre-order Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series for PS4 and PS5:
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Standard Edition
Digital Deluxe Edition

For Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S players, you may refer to these links:

Standard Edition
Digital Deluxe Edition

New Details
Bandai Namco Entertainment also revealed new details for the game, such as a trailer comparing the graphical differences between the original and remastered versions, which you can check out below:

In addition, some of the new features and remastered elements of the game include:

Feature #1: Rescue the villagers tormented by nightmares and collect the Momett Dolls!
Each stage in Klonoa: Door to Phantomile contains villagers tormented by nightmares, while each stage contains Momett Dolls that are to be collected.
When all villagers tormented by nightmares have been rescued in Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, this will unlock the EXTRA VISION stage. Meanwhile, the Chamber o’ Fun and Chamber o’ Horrors stages will be unlocked in Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil, depending on the number of Momett Dolls collected. Keep an eye out for them and try to collect them all.

Feature #2: Test your skills in bonus stages!
Players can fulfill certain conditions to unlock bonus stages. Klonoa: Door to Phantomile features the bonus stage, EXTRA VISION, while Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil contains the Chamber o’ Fun and the Chamber o’ Horrors.
While these are high-difficulty stages, the time required to clear them will be displayed on screen – allowing you to come back to these stages and try to beat your best score at another time!

Feature #3: Collect Dream Stones!

Each stage contains Dream Stones to help Klonoa on his adventure. Collect 100 to earn an extra life!
Collecting 150 Dream Stones in each stage in Klonoa: Door to Phantomile changes the Dream Stone icon on the World Map, while collecting 150 Dream Stones in each stage in Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil unlocks the various artworks in the Memorial Gallery!
Remastered Version Special Feature: “Pixel Filter”
Select “Pixel Filter” under the game’s settings to play the game in nostalgic pixel art format, and transport yourself back in time for a true retro gaming experience!

For more details on Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, visit the game’s page on Bandai Namco Entertainment’s website.

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All under one tree – Trials of Mana review

The remake of Seiken Densetsu 3, Trials of Mana, finally released worldwide on 24 April 2020. The original title did not make its way over to the west during its initial release, but you can obtain it through the Collection of Mana, for the first time in English. For the Mana enthusiast, this would be their chance to play both to see how far the title has come. Maybe remake Legend of Mana someday, Square Enix? Besides all that rambling though, let’s get into Trials of Mana.

Six characters, six ways to one sword

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When you start up the game, you’ll be able to pick one main character and two companions. The main character affects the boss you’ll face at the end, as well as the various story beats, of course. As a sequel to the previous game, Heroes of Mana, you’d be seeing recurring characters. If you’re familiar with the series, then you’d likely be able to understand the motivations of these characters. It’s fine if you don’t know; at least that was the case for me.
You can choose to play through the backstories of your companion characters, but you won’t be able to save or obtain any items they do during it. Skipping through them is fine as they will exposit the key parts of the story. With the upgraded character models and addition of voice acting, the story can sometimes feel a little extra contrived to start as they explain their motivations for joining you, but it gets better. After finishing the main story, there’ll still be more you can do too.
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Well, besides picking different companions and main character, of course! The game has both English and Japanese dub, which you can change from the title screen.
Becoming the chosen one
As someone who much prefers 2D planes and turn-based battles, the 3D remake and real-time combat was a mite hard to get used to. The camera can also go a little wonky at times if you’re too close to walls, which is unfortunate. You can perform simple combos, along with your AOE strikes and class specific “supers” – Class Strikes, that consume a separate CS% resource, up to 200% – and of course, spells where applicable.

As you level up, you will gain points to distribute into your stats – strength, stamina, intellect, spirit, or luck – unlocking equippable skills or moves at certain thresholds. You only have limited slots to equip skills, and some skills are shared among your trio too. These shared skills can be obtained from other sources, like NPCs. As you advance through the classes, there’ll be more skills as you might expect. Handily enough, if you happen to pick up a companion late, their level will be scaled to yours, with skill points ready to be distributed.

The battles can be a little dull to start, really encouraging you to switch classes for the fun stuff. A higher tier class will appropriately extend your combo chain too. You can and should dodge enemy attacks – many if not all are handily telegraphed in red – and you can even dodge while you’re in mid-air! That’s right, you have a jump button now, and there’ll be some minor platforming you can do as you explore.

The game has a night and day system, cycling through the week named after the various spirits and conferring buffs according to the day. On lower difficulties, you probably won’t notice the difference too greatly but here they are:

Luna Day: Moon magic damage is greater.
 Salamander Day: Fire magic damage is greater.
 Undine Day: Water magic damage is greater.
 Dryad Day: Wood magic damage is greater.
 Jinn Day: Wind magic damage is greater.
 Gnome Day: Earth magic damage is greater.
 Mana Holy Day: No elemental boost.

Remember to drop any seeds you have into the pot at the inn counters.
And the adventure continues
Trials of Mana has a New Game Plus mode, in which you can carry over your levels, training points, equipment, Lucre and number of Li’l Cactus found in your journey. You will not be able to bring over your skills, abilities, spells and classes – the number of points you have are retained, but whatever you have learnt will be reset. It’ll be handy enough for starting up your next main character route, and as mentioned, your companions scale to your level too so it’s not a big hardship.

Choosing different companions change the story, and the classes they bring also affect stat bonuses you receive, besides their differing movesets. The classes open up more flexibility in play, with the two “routes” allowing you to fill a niche you might not otherwise get.
You can still travel by cannon, besides the various nostalgia trips of seeing those little critters like the ever present Rabite in 3D. I personally do think the story gradually gets better as you progress further, but of course, this is subjective. As a Mana fan, I just really am happy to see it remade for modern consoles, and a quite well done one at that. It’s not perfect, but if you’ve been hankering for some new life for the series, you can find it here.

Pros
Cons

A new Mana game for fans and newcomers alike
Game starts out a little slow

Lots of different story branches to go through
Those expecting major story overhauls probably won’t find it here

Much variety in class/character compositions

FINAL SCORE
7/10
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Trials of ManaPublisher: Square EnixDeveloper: Square EnixRelease Date: 2020-04-24Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam
This overlapping story of interwoven destinies changes depending on who you choose as your main character and companions! “Trials of Mana” is the 3D remake of the hit Japanese classic RPG released in 1995. It’s now fully modernized with quality graphics, an upgraded battle system, character voices, a remastered sound track, extra conversation interludes, and more! This daring tale of overcoming the tests of fate has been given new life! Will these young adventurers be able to use the power of mana to save the world from the brink of destruction?

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Know your main characters of RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness

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RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness is coming very soon on 8 July, so it’s time to know who your main characters are! Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness features both familiar characters and a new face, with ever familiar Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield and Shen May, the last of whom is brand-new to the series.

Leon S. Kennedy

Cool, calm-headed with a strong sense of justice, Leon is one of the most beloved characters of the series. Look forward to him wearing a suit instead of his familiar leather jacket. He’ll be reuniting with Claire after a long time. He’ll of course, find himself encountering the mysterious Shen May.
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Claire Redfield
In this series, Claire appears as a member of Terra Save, a non-governmental organization that aids victims of bio-terrorism and chemical attacks. Sporting matching red glasses and tank top, she investigates the Penamstan incident, and will prove to be a large factor in uncovering the truth.
Shen May

Shen May is a newcomer to the series. This U.S. federal agent is a skilled computer scientist and isn’t lacking in physical and mental capabilities either. Together with Leon, they are to uncover the cause of a hacking incident at the White House. Her true nature is a mysterious one, so what are her actual goals?

Stay tuned to RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness, streaming on Netflix 8 July 2021.

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Getting Over It with Bennet Foddy is Coming to Android!

We all know that game that has caused a lot of baby rage among players on Steam, Getting Over It with Bennet Foddy. The game that was once peaked in the charts getting over PUBG even, is now coming to Android! It was announced by Noodlecake and they are working on a port to Android.

Currently the game is only available for PC and iOS, but now that it’s coming to Android too, we’ll probably be seeing more phones breaking when the game is released there. Though the game is coming to Android too, it does not make it any easier as this time, you’re not going to be able to blame your mouse but your finger.
The game is still in the works of being ported so there’s no release date yet. It’s already in its testing phase now and we also got to see it in action by Touch Arcade during the GDC 2018. Check it out:
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ASUS ROG is hosting the Republic PUBG Gathering 2018

If you are a fan of PUBG and also a fan of ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers), we got a good news for you! ASUS ROG has recently announced that they are hosting a PUBG Gathering that will be held on 3 separate dates – 24 March, 31 March and 7 April. Participants will be able to challenge the ROG ambassadors and grab some exclusive prize or discount during the event!

Join The Republic PUBG Gathering
Join us at meet your favourite #ROG ambassadors:✅ Ying Tze✅ Xiaoting Miaomiao ✅ Le Josetteat the Join the Republic PUBG Gathering this 24, 31 March, and 7 April in #ROG Concept Store, Plaza Low Yat! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZVyjczpd1y1s6sqJSHiFGajjFm_iCQLUmXkx6qEKjwjRqJQ/viewformAlso, learn more about the ROG G-SHOCK promo here ??https://www.asus.com/my/events/info/activity_timetorog/
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The event time will be 2.00pm to 6.00pm in ROG concept store located at Plaza Low Yat. You will be able to challenge the ROG ambassador who made an appearance on the event day for an exclusive ambassador signed mousepad, as well as taking part in the lucky draw or challenge for ROG merchandise.
Here is the schedule of ROG ambassador appearance:

24 March – Ying Tze
31 March – Josette
07 April – Christina Xiao Ting

From Left to Right: Ying Tze, Josette and Christina
Also, some Limited Edition ROG G-Shock Watch will be showcased during the event so you could catch a glimpse of it (and decide whether you want to get yourself a new watch)! You can purchase selected ROG models with RM200 rebate voucher from 19 March to 8 April (only available at ROG Concept Store, Plaza Low Yat) too. Don’t miss out the chance to buy your favorite ROG product at a better price!

For those who are interested to join the PUBG Gathering, you can register here or head over to their official event page to confirm your attendance. As an addition, you can have your chicken dinner nearby as well since KFC is just next to ROG concept store. PUBG Mobile has released officially today so you may try your luck to get some chicken dinner there too!

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Pokemon Unite Mobile Release Announced, Now Available for Pre Registration

Pokemon Unite has announced the mobile release for the title, letting you play with your friends who are on the Nintendo Switch version.

In today’s Pokemon Unite livestream, they announced that the mobile version would release on September 22nd, with the title entering pre-registration now.

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The Pokemon Company has announced two pre-registration goals, with fans getting a Pikachu Unite License at 2.5 million pre-registrations, as well as a special festive skin for Pikachu at 5 million.
They also announced that Pokemon Unite would feature cross-progression, letting you link your account and move progress between the mobile and Switch versions of the game. The Pokemon Company reminded Switch players to claim their free Zeraora, which would be usable on both versions of the game.
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Aside from that, they also announced two more Pokemon coming to the game, Mamoswine and Sylveon. No dates have been given for the release of these characters, or where they fall in the release order- whether or not they’d be after the already-announced Blastoise, or continue to push the water starter further back down the release schedule.
Pokemon Unite released on Nintendo Switch in July, promising a release for phones at a later date despite the fact the game was beta tested on phones.
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Pokemon UniteDeveloper: TiMi StudiosRelease Date: 2021-07-22Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch
Trainers unite in Pokémon UNITE! Experience a new kind of Pokémon battle in the Pokémon UNITE regional beta test! Team up and face off in 5-on-5 team battles to see who can score the most points within the allotted time. Work together with your fellow Trainers to catch wild Pokémon, level up and evolve your partner Pokémon, and defeat the opposing team’s Pokémon to prevent them from scoring points. Put your teamwork to the test, and take home the win!

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Command and Conquer: Rivals First Impressions

When Command and Conquer: Rivals was first announced during E3 2018, fans of the series were not pleased at all. And to be fair, who could blame them? Factoring EA’s less than stellar track record and the direction the industry is taking, one would easily dismiss this as some sort of low-quality cash grab.

The game is finally out, and given that it is our job to try out stuff out, we figured we would give this a fair shake at least. First and foremost, Command and Conquer: Rivals is not the game you or perhaps even your parents, grew up with. If that matters to you, stop reading right now and know that a remaster is on its way.

Unlike its predecessors, Command and Conquer: Rivals play a lot more like Clash Royale and similar competitive strategy games where your experience will be fully PVP-based. As you harvest Tiberium to build up your resources, you will have train units and gain control of a missile silo in the middle of a map.
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The objective is to hold control points long enough so that you are able to launch a nuke at your opponent’s base. Do this twice and the match is won. The option to directly attack the enemy base is there and it does add an element of surprise. Whichever tactic you resort to, the matches are fast and frantic.

As with previous installments, units are designed on a rock-paper-scissors basis. Each of them are strong against certain types and weak versus others. It will be up to you to mix and match accordingly when facing your human opponent.  Understanding the basic RTS concepts such as resource management and microing will be key here.

The game lets you only play as the GDI, and you will unlock the Brotherhood of Nod upon hitting level 9. There is no stamina system to speak of, so you can grind your way in a day if you so choose. Of course, the experience gained diminishes quickly, so you can only do much so much.

Since we are on that topic, let us address the monetisation mechanics in this game. While spending moolah will certain speed up progress, it does not grant you an overwhelming advantage over a free user. The key to victory lies more in your tactical prowess than unit strength. That is to say that the game is fairly balanced for the most part.
As such, to EA’s credit, it made an attempt to at least make the experience much more accommodating and less predatory than you might expect. This point alone makes Command and Conquer: Rivals more enjoyable than offerings by its big counterparts. One could say that perhaps EA is looking at the bigger picture with plans of nurturing a fanbase than squeezing them dry right off the bat.

As a standalone title, Command and Conquer: Rivals is one of the better offerings in the genre. It is very accessible and fair enough to warrant your attention if you like these sort of games. That said, this is unlikely to be the experience you are after if you are expecting something akin to a traditional Command and Conquer experience.

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Khezu Sleeping Bag Up On Capcom Store

A rather interesting item has found its way onto Capcom’s Japanese Online Store. It’s a white slinky Monster Hunter Sleeping Bag, based on the game’s Khezu Monster.

Cute, isn’t it?
And yes it does kind of look like a big snuggly condom. We wouldn’t be making an article about it otherwise. The Bag is made of polyester and its sizes are the total length approx. 1800mm, diameter approx. 800mm, the width of body approx. 1300mm.

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The Sleeping Back costs ¥29,700 ($270.72/MYR 1147.67) and will begin shipping in November.
The Khezu
The sleeping bag is based on a creature from Monster Hunter called a Khezu who first appeared in the original Monster Hunter. They’re a type of wyvern with pale skin and a long elastic-like neck, kind of like a worm or, other things. They live in dark caves and are known for their flabby and rubbery hyde. It’s like a giant killer naked mole rat or, other things.
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Monster Hunter has become one of Capcom’s flagship franchises in recent years with Monster Hunter World being the companies best-selling title. As such the franchise has gotten even more attention. It has a new anime and two new games released this year. These are Monster Hunter Rise, a new mainline entry, and a new spin-off game: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.

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[LVL KL 2019] Passion in a republic, interview with Mel Law and Aiken Tow

At Level Up KL 2019 today, plenty of people were milling about, with panels and demo booths open to visitors. We stopped by Passion Republic Games, showcasing their game, GigaBash. Mel Law, co-director, and Aiken Tow, game director, were on hand to answer our questions for a few minutes.

If you weren’t aware, GigaBash is a kaiju arena game. The monsters come to life to beat the living daylights out of each other across various maps. We had to ask: why this particular type of game? It seems easy enough to answer that they wanted something fun, and to create cool characters. Malaysia’s had plenty of exposure to childhood figures like Ultraman, Godzilla, the Power Rangers and Gundam, and they wanted to see these characters just fight each other.

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There’s only a limited roster for now, with the game currently in development. With these monsters, having a robot seemed out of place. We’re told the character choice will make sense once the final roster is revealed. There’s also the matter of diversifying the characters, thanks to the aforementioned influences. They want the variety of characters, so you’ll have the robot, a King Kong archetype, and a projectile-using character.

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The maps and locations are definitely inspired by the kaiju movie tropes. Tokyo is a definite inclusion after all, thanks to its roots. They’ll be expanding to include places with more flavour to be more fun to play, including interesting mechanics for players to interact with. Cities, seasides and other exotic places are being explored, to really capture that fantasy of being a giant monster.
Passion Republic has done much work outsourced to them, having provided their services for the past 10 years. GigaBash marks a time of change for them to create something of their own. They’re hoping to learn something from the experience: from designing a game, making gameplay decisions and building a programming team, to branch out from “just” art production. They’d be looking to share across the larger company and outsourcing team, improving the pipeline in general.

They’re focused on GigaBash for the moment, toying with the idea of a sequel, but they’ll have to see how it’s like in the future first. The possibility of a party game comes up, as the studio members frequently play them during break hours. What’s for sure is that they will want to make something that they’d play themselves.
With their presence at Level Up KL, it’s easy for Mel and Aiken to point out how big the local game development scene is growing. We have Magnus Games’ Re:Legend, Metronomik’s No Straight Roads, and Kurechii’s King’s League II as some of the prime examples. In 2 or 3 years, Malaysia could be a real hub in regards to game development, and who knows, maybe even for the whole world.

As for advice, they really can only impress the importance of “keeping at it”. Keep doing what you love, and definitely, one day, you’ll make it. They themselves at Passion Republic want to make Malaysia proud, and they think they’re on the right track.
Future updates for GigaBash will include a new mode, Rampage, with destruction as its theme. No details can be given yet, but it’s something to look forward to. There will also be online multiplayer. It’s surely too early now, but the idea of cross-platform play would be appealing too!
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[TGS2022] Like A Dragon: Ishin Producer Masayoshi Yokoyama Explains Why They Decided To Remake The Japan Exclusive Spin-Off In Interview

At Tokyo Game Show 2022, we were able to take part in an interview with Yakuza series producer Masayoshi Yokoyama and talk about the recently announced Like A Dragon: Ishin. This is a remake of a 2014 Japan-exclusive spin-off title set in the Bakamatsu period of Japanese history.

Masayoshi Yokoyama
Masayoshi Yokoyama is a veteran of the Yakuza series. He’s been writing for Yakuza since the first entry before becoming the franchise’s Chief Producer starting with Yakuza Zero where he remains to this day.

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For this interview, Yokoyama spoke primarily about Like A Dragon: Ishin but also answered a few questions about the Yakuza series or ‘Like A Dragon’ as it’s now been officially rebranded, as a whole. He gave us more insight into we it was decided to remake the game, what players can expect, and even where the Like A Dragon series might go next.

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What factors lead to your decision to remake Ishin?
“The original Ishin was released in Japan nine years ago [2014] and after that, we released a lot of new titles like Yakuza 6 and Yakuza: like a dragon. However, it was Yakuza Zero in 2017 where we fully attempted to introduce a localization to fit a global audience [Yakuza Zero is often credited as the game that made Yakuza popular in outside Japan]. Ishin’s setting is also based on Japanese history that international audiences may not be familiar with. Despite this, we still have a lot of international fans that wanted to see the title remade.”
“When planning projects, typically the development of newer titles come as a priority but at this moment, we found it was a really good time to produce a remake of Like A Dragon: Ishin so global audiences can enjoy it.”
For Ishin, you are using the Unreal Engine and not the Dragon Engine, could you tell us the reason for that?
“The dragon engine was designed specifically to portray Japanese streets in a night environment. For example, Kabukicho in the game was modeled after the real Kabukicho in Shinjuku. In Ishin we have a lot of day scenes with sunlight and natural environments. After a lot of experimenting, we found that the Unreal Engine was the best match for the day scenes so that’s why we chose it.”
Since this is a remake and not a remaster, how much did you change in terms of the gameplay?

“One thing that’s really changed is the battle system which now uses the different attacks that can only be performed in the battle dungeons of the original. This time those skills can be used in the battles of the main game”
“My [Yokoyama’s] favorite skill was the attack from the Tokugawa Shogun. It was actually in the trailer, it looks like a laser beam. When we first started the remake for Ishin, we really wanted to bring in the skills that could only be used in the battle dungeon into the main stories battles and we ended up adding more and more attacks and they’ve become more and more dramatic.”
Is there any possibility for the future of the Yakuza franchise, could be divided into two different series for turn-based on brawlers?
“How we pick the genre of our game is based on what we need to fit the setting of our protagonist and story. If we found that the genre that was the best fit was the party game genre, we would probably choose that.
“At this point, however, we found out that for Ichiban Kasuga the [turn-based] RPG genre was the most suitable for his character. If we found that Ichiban was alone without all of his friends then maybe it can be made into an action game but if he gets millions of followers then maybe it can be a simulation game!”
“There is really no solid plan to change the genre, we choose the genre to fit the story and the protagonist.”
Did you ever consider other genres of games for the franchise beyond action RPGs?

“No, we have just been making the titles that have been announced but we have approached other quite a few other genres few the mini-games. We have a baseball game, a racing game, and other mini-games that go into different genres. The main two genres in the series are likely to stay action games and RPGs.”
A big part of the Yakuza games is the mini-games. Since the setting now is historical, could you tell us more about how the team chooses which mini-games are included?
“All of the mini-games needed to fit in with the Bakamatsu period so we took a lot of examples from the games that were actually popular at the time like horse gambling. We also wanted to bring back the mini-games that were popular with the fans like mahjong.”
“It is a little weird just bringing the actual mahjong into the Bakamatsu period so we made some rearrangements and made mahjong into a Bakamatsu style. A lot of that was done with the other mini-games to fit the setting. The team has tried to include as many mini-games that would feel natural within the setting.”
Why was it decided to remake Ishin as opposed to say, Yakuza Kenzen?
“We’ve actually received more requests to remake Ishin than we have Kenzen. We believe that Ishin is also more popular. If we were to remake Kenzen, that would require us to change the story a little bit and that would take a lot of time to develop and consume a lot of budgets. We really need a good opportunity to consider a remake of Kenzen.”
Yakuza is known for being very funny but it is also known for being a good crime drama and right now it’s probably one of the only games on the market to fit that description. How does it feel to handle a series with that kind of prestigious reputation?

“The Yakuza main story always has a really serious flow. When players start the game, they may feel really upset about it. When we approach the story of Yakuza characters, there’s this concept that they cannot actually be happy so we don’t portray them as traditionally good people. This makes everything destined to turn miserable story-wise.”
“During the character’s struggle, you cannot let them have all of the hardship without some fun things. After deciding on the story and plot, the team responsible for the side stories, more of the funny stuff, comes in and shapes the balance by giving happiness and laughter to the characters.”
Since the announcement of ‘Like a Dragon 8’, some fans have noticed the final chapter of ‘Yakuza: Like A Dragon’ was named “The End of Yakuza”. Was the decision to change the series’ name made as early as that game?
“In Ishin there’s no Yakuza since they didn’t exist at the time so it would be weird to refer to the game as Yakuza. By the time we decided on the English name, we got a proposal from the US team that said “ we would like to introduce the ‘Like A Dragon’ title” since it was already being used for Yakuza: Like A Dragon at that point, so we decided to use the title for future games. It seemed like a good direction to go into.”
For a new player who didn’t play the original Like A Dragon: Ishin, what can they expect from the remake?
“The original game is already a spin-off from the Yakuza series so even if you don’t know anything about the Yakuza series, you can absolutely enjoy the game. You can really consider this a new game since the original was only released in Japanese. The tutorial was specially designed for this remake to make it easier for newcomers to understand and get into.”

It’s amazing to see how successful the Yakuza/Like A Dragon series has become in recent years. From a series whose games seemed destined to remain in Japan, these Dragons have risen to some of Sega’s most recognizable characters worldwide right alongside Sonic The Hedgehog.
We are very thankful to Masayoshi Yokoyama for answering our questions for this interview and wish him the best of luck with Like A Dragon: Ishin, Like A Dragon 8, and any future projects that are yet to come.
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The Like A Dragon: Ishin remake will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper to shut down in Belgium due to loot box issue

Final Fantasy Record Keeper will be closing down in Belgium due to loot box legal concerns. The closure will be taking place early 2022.

According to the in-game notice, the reason for the closure is cited as “uncertain legal status of loot boxes under Belgian law”. As such, Final Fantasy Record Keeper will end its services in the country as early as January 12, 2021. You can read a screenshot of the in-game notice below:

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 Even though Final Fantasy Record Keeper is a mobile gacha game, gacha mechanics and loot box systems bear a lot of similarities, namely a reliance on RNG for a chance to get a particular reward.
Belgium is one of the few countries that are doubling down on loot box systems in video games ever since the EA loot box controversy with Star Wars Battlefront II back in 2017. Games like Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm have removed the ability for Belgian players to purchase loot boxes as a result. However, considering that the gacha mechanic for Final Fantasy Record Keeper is a significant feature (and not a cosmetic one like the previous two games), the decision to close the game outright does appear to have some merit.
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Only time will tell whether other gacha games will follow in Final Fantasy Record Keeper‘s steps. Last month, loot boxes were declared as haram by Malaysian Mufti. In spite of that, that there is no legal pressure on gacha games in Malaysia, unlike those in Belgium.

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Dragon Quest Tact to launch in summer

Publisher Square Enix and developer Aiming has announced that Dragon Quest Tact will launch for the Android and iOS smartphones around summer time in Japan.

Along with the announcement is the opening of the pre-registration on the game’s official website. Users can sign up for the game via Twitter or email. There is some semblance of a plot here, but the gist of it is humanity having to fend off a demon lord that was once sealed.

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Command and battle familiar monsters from the Dragon Quest series. The battle map is made of squares which will be occupied by 3D monsters. The turn-based combat from the mainline games will have elements taken from them to be in the mobile game.

In any case it’s not the series’ first foray into mobile games, having things like Dragon Quest Walk, Dragon Quest of the Stars (whose worldwide release is approaching) to start. You can check out the Dragon Quest Tact website here. Scroll down towards the bottom and click on the 3D monsters just to see their animations. There is very clearly a gacha element here, which will presumably be for units and weapons. After building up your own team, you will go on skirmishes and battles. To succeed, you will need a good mix of units, which is true for games of this genre.
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Honkai Star Rail 1.1 Galactic Roaming Special Program Highlights

The recent Galactic Roaming Special Program for Honkai Star Rail which highlights on content coming to version 1.1 included the reveal of upcoming characters Silver Wolf and Luocha.

The recent program can be viewed through the official YouTube channel which also includes codes that we have taken the liberty of putting it into writing as well for your perusal. So without further ado lets get into the contents revealed.

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New Characters:
5-Star Character – Silver Wolf
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Super hacker of the Stellaron Hunters, she is a Quantum Type 5-Star Character following the path of Nihility. Her Skill, Allow Changes?, Applies Weakness Debuff which matches a random Ally’s Attack Type, this means she can create easy break opportunities regardless of team compositions.
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Similarly, her Technique, Force Quit Program targets all enemies and reduce their Toughness bar regardless of Type Weakness. Her Ultimate, User Banned has a high chance of reducing the enemies Defense in addition to doing damage as well.
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5-Star Character – Luocha
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The travelling merchant Luocha is an Imaginary Type 5-Star Character following the path of The Abundance. With a strong focus on healing, Luocha’s Skill, Prayer of Abyss Flower can be activated (even when it is not his turn) without taking up Skill Points when an ally’s health drops to 50%. The Skill can be enhanced via Trace upgrades to dispel a debuff from an ally as well, similar to March 7th or Natasha. His Ultimate, Death Wish dispels one buff and deal Imaginary damage to all enemies.
Not only that, every time Luocha uses his Skill or Ultimate he will get a stack of “Abyss Flowers” that when reached a certain amount, will have him deploying a field during battle. This field will heal allies whenever they make an attack. His Technique, Mercy of a Fool will have the field generated at the start of the battle.
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4-Star Character – Yukong
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Head of the Skyfaring Commission, Yukong is an Imaginary Type 4-Star Character following the path of The Harmony. Her skill, Emboldening Salvo grants two stacks of Roaring Bowstring. When active, the attack of all allies increases with the stack decreasing every time an ally takes a turn. Yukong’s Technique, Chasing the Wind will increase movement speed for a set amount of time and grants two stacks of Roaring Bowstrings at the start of the next battle.
Her Basic Attack triggers her Talent called, Seven Layers, One Arrow which deals additional damage and increases the Toughness reducing damage of the current attack which can be triggered again after a set number of turns. Yukong’s Ultimate, Diving Kestral deals Imaginary damage to a single target which has its effect enhanced if Roaring Bowstring is active by increasing the Crit Rate and Crit Damage of all allies.
This character can be obtained for free when Version 1.2 comes through an in-game event. Details to be revealed at a much later date
Two new Light Cones
Incessant Rain – Silver Wolf’s Light Cone
Echoes of the Coffin – Luocha’s Light Cone
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New Events and Gameplay Updates
Starhunt Game Event – An event that has the Trailblazer uncover the secrets inside the Digital Graffiti left behind by Silver Wolf with the help of a new character called Scrulum. There will also be collectible graffiti tags that players could apply to the world and take photos with, collecting these graffiti tags will also allow Trailblazers to unlock a limited 4-Star Light Cone, Before the Tutorial Mission Starts.
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Everwinter City Museum Ledger of Curiosities Event – This will have the Trailblazer help Pela recover stolen art exhibits as well as take up a Managerial role of the Museum which involves players to collect exhibits and assign individuals to better improve the overall experience of the museum. When certain operational goals are met, limited time rewards will also be unlocked such as Stellar Jades and Credits.
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Stellar Flare Event – Challenge Stage type event that has unique modifiers for each stage called Special Mechanisms. For better user experience, each stage has a Trial Character suitable to the corresponding modifiers for players to use if they find their teams lacking in certain areas.
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Garden of Plenty Event – Over a fixed time period, players have a set amount of daily attempts to obtain double the rewards from Calyxes.
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Lab Assistants In Position Event – Trailblazers will need to collect monster materials. Completing it within the set amount of time will yield the corresponding rewards.
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Three New Companion Missions – Missions involving Bailu, Yanqing, and Luocha.
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New Check In Event – WIthin 7 days, Trailblazers can earn up to 10 Special Star Rail Passes through this event.
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There will also be system updates that allow Trailblazers to immediately teleport to an area which has the monsters that contain the materials that you are looking for and also marking it on the map for better navigation. Once the monster is defeated the marker will also move to the next enemy on the map which makes farming materials much easier and efficient.
Trotters will also randomly appear during battles in version 1.1 which gives players better rewards at the end of the battle. Lastly, Version 1.1 will also include a chat function that allows you to communicate with people in your friendlist.
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Codes (All codes expire on 28/05/2023 12:00PM, UTC+8)

ZTPTNMTX8LUF – 100x Stellar Jades / 50,000 Credits
CS75WMP976AK – 100x Stellar Jades
8A6T6LBFQ4D3 – 100x Stellar Jades / 5x Traveler’s Guide
DB7A64BW8LC7 – 100x Stellar Jadies / 4 x Refined Aether
That’s all from Honkai Star Rail 1.1 Galactic Roaming Special Program highlights. We will see you in the next one Trailblazers.
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Honkai: Star Rail is an all-new strategy-RPG title in the Honkai series that takes players on a cosmic adventure across the stars.

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Star Ocean: Anamnesis Beginner FAQ

So you have decided to give a Star Ocean Anamnesis a shot after reading our review. As a  new player, you would have no doubts have questions that need answering before getting into the game as it is different from other Star Ocean games before it. Here is a compilation of the more frequently-asked questions:

Do I need to reroll for an amazing character upon starting?
Myuria is the only character in the pool right now who will really matter end-game, but even then she requires the Awakening mechanic which won’t be available until much later for the Global version. When you start, you will be able to pick from a lineup of available Ace characters and a guaranteed 5 star character ticket, so you will be getting a good headstart regardless. Also, the game is surprisingly generous with its premium currency, so you can amass them for when your actual character does show up.
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How do I reroll?
Simply not link your account to Facebook, Game Center or Google Play account. Clear the game cache and you will be good to go once you reboot the game.
Will I need to play all the other Star Ocean games to understand this one?
Star Ocean Anamnesis is designed for newcomers and fans alike. The story is self-contained and easy to follow. With that being said, do give the rest of the series a try as you will be able to appreciate the characters you use here that much more.
What should I be doing first?
Run through the campaign as some aspects of the game is still locked before you reach a certain point in the story. When you gain enough rank, you will have the sufficient stamina to partake in events. Also, do all three Maze of Tribulations runs daily
How do I set my loan units?
When you edit your party, simply long press on one of your characters. Once you do, you will see their details. Tap the “On Loan” button in the lower right and your followers will be able to borrow them for solo missions
Does the Rush Mode order matter?
When a character’s Rush Mode is activated, a damage modifier is tacked on for every subsequent activation. The general idea is to have the weakest character initiate the Rush, ending with the strongest character. For example, Miki the healer should begin her Rush, while Maria goes next. Lastly, you want someone like Myuria or Cliff to clean up.
What are support medals?
When followers borrow your loan unit, you will be rewarded up to 750 support medals daily. You can use these to pull from a special banner called the Support Medals Box Draw which contains a bunch of goodies which include 5 star tickets. Once you clear out the box, it will refresh itself. As such it makes no difference if you do a single pull or do a 10 at a time, as you will end up having to clear it anyway.

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Andrew Garfield Spider Man Trends on Netflix Following No Way Home Premiere

No Way Home has given the previous Spider Man movies a breath of fresh life, as the Andrew Garfield run of the superhero is now trending on Netflix.

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According to Netflix’s rankings, Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man, starring Andrew Garfield, is currently ranked number 4, beating out the other two Spider-man runs featuring Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland.
It seems to alternate between Amazing Spider Man and its sequel, Amazing Spider Man 2- both featuring Garfield as the titular Peter Parker.
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The Amazing Spider Man movies have always faced a bit of a middle child syndrome among the three attempts to bring Spider Man to the big screen- Tobey Maguire being the first means he’s never going to get overlooked, while Tom Holland’s portrayal of the character was never going to be overshadowed as long as the MCU pulls the numbers it does.
With all three runs of the character being given a spotlight in No Way Home, though, it looks like many people are either discovering the underrated run, or discovering him for the first time.
That being said, the audience’s reintroduction to Andrew Garfield’s Peter Parker seems to have lead some fans to wanting The Amazing Spider-Man 3- likely won over by the actor’s portrayal of one of the most iconic superheroes.
“Very rude having my crush on Andrew Garfield reignited”, tweets Thomas Sanders.
Same.

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Resident Evil 3 remake covers leaked!

Previously, we covered a rumour regarding a Resident Evil 3 remake, and these leaked covers seem to confirm its existence! Via Gematsu, the games tracker on Gamstat has added covers for the game. The tracker works by tracking everything added to the PlayStation store. You can see the three covers below in full, as hosted on Sony’s servers:

Considering how well received Resident Evil 2′s remake was received – having gone Gold for Playstation – it’s not surprising Capcom would look to bring their old games back to life. Even if the monsters aren’t. We can probably safely assume that’s Jill Valentine on the cover, alongside someone who is probably not Nikolai Zinoziev. Is this a new character?

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With how RE2 had two storylines for Leon and Claire, perhaps this is Capcom intending to tap into that once again. Other than that, what do they mean by a “Z Version”? A collector’s cover? Additional content? More Zombies? Who knows?
That’s all we can get for now. It’ll be great to see Nemesis look more imposing in a new engine, though we’d just as likely see him get the Mr X mod treatment on PC too. We’ll look out for more news as it comes out. What do you want to see most out of this Resident Evil 3 remake?
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Evoland 2 to be released for the mobile on 28 February 2018

After much deliberation Playdigious and Shiro Games announced that Evoland 2 will be coming to the iOS platforms. The developer two years ago stated that the game would not be making its way to iOS for various reasons. As it turned out Evoland 2 was built on the Haxe engine, which was difficult for the team to port over. They eventually got it right, so enjoy the announcement trailer below:

This RPG has controller support on iOS out of the box, and has been optimised for iPhone X from the get go. A description of the game as follows, taking directly off its Steam page:

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Evoland 2 graphics style is changing as you travel through time and its gameplay evolves as you move along the storyline. It is also a real RPG at heart, with a deep scenario based on time travel: explore different eras and change the history of the world. But are you sure that the consequences will not make things worse?
Full of humor and references to classic games, the aptly named Evoland 2, A Slight Case of Spacetime Continuum Disorder brings a truly epic and extraordinary adventure, unlike anything you’ve ever played before!
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Hack-and-Slash MMORPG Ragnarok: Spear of Odin released for mobile

Still remember our childhood years where we spent our time hunting Porings and Deviruchis? Taiwanese MMO and mobile game publisher Gravity has released their first trailer for a mobile rendition of this phenomenal MMORPG, now known as Ragnarok: Spear of Odin.

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It will be a 3D hack-an-slash game that has been under development for 2 years by NEOCYON, and it’s a lot more polished and fluid in terms of character actions and movements!

You’ll be able to change into the second job class once you reach level 15, for instance from Swordsman to Knight or Paladin; from Mage to Super Mage or Warlock.
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The game also features a card system and even my favorite emojis I remember in Ragnarok Online!

There’s no official release date or beta, but according to the developers, more gameplay details will be revealed soon.

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Shadow Arena adds Mastery system

Shadow Arena gets a new twist with the Mastery system. The way Mastery works in Shadow Arena is that players can select another skill for their Hero based on their preferred playstyles. These Mastery skills will be hidden from your opponents, thus adding another layer of strategy into the mix. You can add an offensive Mastery skill to a support type Hero, allowing you to be more aggressive than usual.

There are two types of Mastery skills: Combat and Sub-Mastery. Players can select the desired skill among the unique skills each Hero has. On the other hand, Sub-Mastery skills allow players to participate in battles with specialized abilities that can be activated using a certain amount of points.

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The Dye system has also been added to Shadow Arena. Players can now change the color of their outfits and weapons as they wish. There are 1000 kinds of dyes to choose from, allowing players to customize their Hero with style.
Last but not least, a special log-in event will be held until 1 July. Players who login during the event period will receive 2 Hero Selection Coupons and up to 36 Support Chests, which can be opened to earn rare items.
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Visit the official website, Discord, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter for more information.

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Southeast Asian Games 2019 (SEA Games 2019) by Razer and PhilSCOC is just around the corner!

SEA Games 2019 by Razer and PhilSCOC, is one of the biggest esports event that has been held in the SEA or I should say in the international market. SEA games consists of eleven country participating for the esports event. This event is also being sactioned by the International Olympic Committee, and the first to include esports as a medaled competitive discipline.

SEA games 2019 is happening in 1 week from now. Athletes from different countries will be going to the Philippines’s for this amazing esports event. The titles that is included in SEA Games are:

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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Arena of Valor
Dota 2
Starcraft II
Tekken 7
Hearthstone

“This marks a major milestone for esports and the SEA Games,” said Min-Liang Tan, Razer cofounder and CEO. “Being part of SEA Games is a key step to further legitimize esports as a true world class sport. We are very proud of how far esports has come and will continue to support esports athletes globally.
Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PhilSCOC) and Razer are both working closely to ensure the safety and comfort of the esports athletes. They had mentioned in a press that the negativity in the press regarding the treatment of SEA Games athletes and organization of competition venues, where the lodging, diet and overall standard of living of all athletes were questioned. PhilSGOC assured Razer that the esports athletes will be cared for. In addition, competition venue (Filoil Flying V Centre) will be well equipped and conducive for the esports competitions.
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“We received assurance from PhilSGOC that the well-being of the athletes remains their top priority. Our esports athletes will be given an optimal environment to perform at their best capacity,” said Tan. “The athletes are breaking new grounds here, they aren’t just fighting for national pride, they are fighting to legitimize the sport. Their presence at the SEA Games will encourage new esports talent to break the mold and make a difference in something that they are truly passionate about.”
Razer embarked the journey to get recognition for esports for more than a decade. They had also widen their scope of interest by hosting a year long campaign to galvanize support from the region. Not only that, SEA games 2019 will be equiped with the highest performing esports peripherals such as the recently launched Razer Viper. Razer also hosted bootcamps for SEA Games 2019 to further assist teams experiences in their games.

The inaugural SEA Games 2019 Opening Ceremony will be held in Filoil Flying V Centre in Manila, Philippines on December 5th, 2019, followed by an exciting, busy schedule of playoffs for each game with the finals being held on December 10th, 2019.
Streaming of key matches and game schedules will be made available on the official SEA Games Razer page for esports. For more information, please see here.

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Tom and Jerry: Chase opens pre-registrations for SEA

Luckily for Tom and Jerry fans, Tom and Jerry: Chase has now opened pre-registrations for the SEA region! This 1 v 4 battle mobile game will be available on Android and iOS, for players in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Brunei, and East Timor.

Unleash your wild side upon joining either the mice or the cat’s side. Will you be able to snatch up the cheese as the mice, or will you manage to snatch up all the mice solo? Enjoy these fast-paced, eight minute matches anywhere and anytime.

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All the beloved childhood characters return to this title, including Tom, Jerry, Tuffy, Spike, and more! Take turns to turn the tables on the opposing side with in-game items and drinks. Since the previous closed beta, the package size and network connection has been optimized.

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Pre-registration milestones include the following:

30,000 pre-registrations = 1,000 Gold
80,000 pre-registrations = 500 Perk Points
150,000 pre-registrations = Happy Fairy Godmother Avatar x1
250,000 pre-registrations = Picture Avatar Frame x 1
400,000 pre-registrations = Permanent skin: Starry-eyed Youth x1

The deciding battle between cat and mouse is in your hands! Who will be the ultimate winner of this age old story? Join in the pre-registrations for Tom and Jerry: Chase for SEA today!

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Final Fantasy: Yuffie’s Sidestory Adventure – FFVIIR Intergrade review

While the world waits with bated breath over part two of who knows how many for Final Fantasy VII Remake, we can do a side-track to review the recently released Intergrade upgrade, packing a whole host of features and, most importantly, the INTERmission DLC, starring Yuffie. There’s a decent bit to cover, so let’s get right into it.

BEFORE MISSION
You might’ve thought the free PS5 upgrade from your base PS4 version would be a pretty simple process. All you need to do is to download the PS5 version of FFVIIR through the PSN Store through the Free Upgrade option. It’s slightly more tricky than that especially when you want to transfer an old save file, which will need you to download the PS4 version of the game first. Then from the PS5 version’s game menu can you transfer the save file. Unfortunately, you’re also only limited to ONE old PS4 save for whatever reason, for both digital and physical editions (?!). If you have a slow internet connection, well, godspeed to you…

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AN INTER-MISSION IF YOU WILL

The currently PS5-exclusive Yuffie DLC episode, dubbed EPISODE INTERmission, is arguably the main draw of this upgrade. Here, you play as Yuffie Kisaragi, embarking on her own adventure. This peppy member of Wutai’s elite corps of ninja operatives is on a mission to steal the ultimate Materia from the Shinra Electric Power Company, assisted by various characters from Avalanche HQ; Zhijie, Nayo, Billy, and Polk to name a few. Her partner is Sonon Kusakabe, a fellow elite Wutaian ninja, and the intrepid duo’s story is told across two new story chapters. Expect the DLC to take roughly four hours, with side content able to bump it up to six hours.
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EPISODE IN-THE-MISSION
The basic gameplay loop remains the same from FFVIIR; move through a linear or open area, do battle, occasional platforming, progress the story. Yuffie is, possibly, easily the best playable character of the cast thus far. All the characters in Remake have their unique animations and satisfying weight to their actions and you’d be swapping between them as needed for the situation, of course. In this case, Yuffie really lives up to her elite status by managing to handle things by herself however brutal the battles can get.

This is in part thanks to her proficiency in both close-quarters and ranged combat, utilizing her massive shuriken in tandem with her elemental ninjutsu attacks without requiring a specific character to hit weaknesses. With how fast and agile she is, Yuffie’s playstyle also opens you up to air combos with shuriken follow-ups. You might even just prefer to stay in the air as much as possible to do all the fancy chains. Out of combat, the environment is her playground too, smashing boxes or flipping switches from a distance, with wall running and climbing to taste.
As much as one can sing the praises of Yuffie, the same cannot be extended to Sonon due to him not being playable. You can issue commands to him, so with all the work they put into giving him movesets, skills and even a Limit Break, it seems like quite the oversight to not have him as an option. As though to somewhat compensate, a new mechanic in Synergized Attacks is added: Yuffie and Sonon will team up on command with L2, which helps them to stagger enemies more easily. Should both have at least one ATB available, their Synergized specials are amplified, for the Big Damage Numbers.

However, the system is not perfect one. Sonon’s non-playable nature means his own actions are quite restrictive, following after your own inputs, e.g. performing ranged attacks will mean Sonon does his own, and if you choose to avoid enemies, he will simply follow you around. The enemies will be mostly focused on you, at least. You can do your Synergized Attacks whenever you want, though saving them for Staggered enemies would be the most efficient use. There is a surprising amount of customization available to you considering the relatively short DLC, so you can work on grabbing those high-end gear and good Materia – one of them being Ninja Cannonball – to make things even more a breeze.
If you were thinking FFVIIR had too much padding, INTERmission is instead a snappy episode with plenty of things along the way to keep you engaged throughout its run time. It bodes well for Part 2 of the main game as the writers find their footing for a better paced story.
OTHER-MISSION
As briefly showcased in the trailers, you can partake in some side content in the episode itself. Some of these are vaguely continuations from the main FFVIIR, with more VR missions from Chadley. You’ll be able to earn the Ramuh Summon Materia from the lad, so pray for that grandpa and make yourself strong. Another side quest sees you collecting Happy Turtle posters to exchange for pretty worthwhile rewards. Listen out for the audio cue in certain areas of the Sector 7 slums to claim your prize.

Then there’s Fort Condor, a neat little tower defense mini-game. Two players will deploy units and work to conquer their opponent’s base while defending their own. Unit deployment utilizes ATB charges and Materia, so find a good spot and place as many units as you can to win. There’s a side quest which takes you to challenge various Sector 7 NPCs for their respective rewards, if you so desire.
IMPROVE-MISSION
Intergrade comes with graphical upgrades for the PS5. For someone like me, without side-by-side comparisons, the difference doesn’t seem all that big. Then, when the world opens out to outside of the slums, where you can see Midgar’s pillars… that is one breath-taking view that doesn’t look pre-rendered. The texture quality has also seen a bump up, accordingly.

Not only that, there’s 60 FPS support, with hardly noticeable drops even in the most intense of battles as particles fly about. We finally have the technology! With all that ooh-ing and ahh-ing you do, the inclusion of Photo Mode means you can take those social media shots with many filters to choose from. There’s nothing particularly unique about Photo Mode, just that it’s here now if you so require.
END OF MISSION
If you hadn’t gotten FFVIIR for the PS4, then the Intergrade edition is well worth your money, as pretty much being the definitive way to play. The cast get their glow up, and you get to play Yuffie and her well-paced story, hurray! You even get to skip out on the whole upgrade process if you opted to wait too. Now, we play the waiting game for part 2 of the remake.

Final Fantasy 7 RemakePublisher: Square Enix Co.Developer: Square EnixRelease Date: 2020-04-10PlayStation 4
Take a trip back to 1997 but this time different with all the new and amazing upgrades from the REMAKE version!

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The Review

                    Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

4.5
Score

The definitive way to play the remake of a classic.

PROS
 Great pacing for Episode INTERmission Yuffie is a fun character to play Awesome boss fights and memorable story moments Refreshing new take on battle system thanks to Synergized Attacks Graphical and performance improvements

CONS
 Complicated free PS5 upgrade and save file transfer from PS4 Some of the new side content is not that engaging

Review Breakdown

The next-gen glow-up for Midgar

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Touhou: Lost Word now available!

Touhou: Lost Word is now available, with service having commenced 30 April. It’s a gacha game closer with a presentation that is a little closer to its source material, albeit a turn-based battle RPG game with use of spell cards rather than a shoot ’em up. Contrast that with Touhou Cannonball, which is like a Monopoly game.

A global release has apparently been confirmed, with the source being the following image:

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Characters will be able to unleash their attacks, as well as their “Last Word” spell cards if they boost themselves. In the gacha, there will be both characters and equipment for them. Characters have no rarity levels; instead, it is applied to the equipment. You have your standard expedition style quests where you send out characters to obtain resources. Costumes can also be bought for characters.
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Some of the music has been composed by various circles who should be familiar to Touhou fans, including Hachimitsu Lemon, COOL&CREATE and Melodic Taste.
There is a log in bonus currently running, which will end 13 May. As you might expect, you can receive a variety of goodies. As you start the game, there will be one rigged roll to provide a character. You can’t reroll it on the spot, unfortunately.
Touhou: Lost Word is now available to try in Japanese, with a global release maybe sometime in the future.

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Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion Pack Lets You Live Out Your Western Fantasies

In the upcoming Horse Ranch expansion pack for Sims 4, players will head over to Chestnut Ridge to raise, train and form special bonds with majestic Horses. Prior to the release of the expansion, we had the opportunity to attend a deep dive session with EA.

Sims can work hard and play hard with the animal friends on their very own ranch. The horses available in this expansion pack can be customisable like cats and dogs. In addition to horses, this expansion will also include mini goats and mini sheep and creating their own nectar.

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Chestnut Ridge, the location where this expansion takes place in, is a vast American West-inspired stretch of land. Sims can make a life for themselves whether in a traditional log cabin, a modern farmhouse, or a mansion designed to take in the sunset over their property.
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As the heart of this expansion, horses will be taking the spotlight with over 30 breeds from Arabians to Clydesdales. These horses can have 3 different traits and its up to the players to decide them.
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Players can start off their horses as a foal and can use Traits & Genetics to create a horse to make them exactly what players want to, or choose to inherit those traits from the horse’s parents or leave them naturally born in game. Doing that in game will have a chance for those horses to unlock a secret trait.
On top of genetics, there’s a hefty amount of customisation available where players can customise, such as a horse’s mane, feathers, hair bangs, tails, and much more. There’s also a paint mode which essentially let’s you put all sorts of wacky patterns, which are similar to the cats and dogs customisation. Additionally, players can also add on a bunch of accessories like bows and saddles too.
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Other than horses, there’s also a bunch of new clothing and accessory options for your sims, which are Western cowboy themed which fits the expansion. On top of those, there’s new Traits and Aspirations added for sims.
Bonding with your horses will be really important and making that relationship is one of the key parts to training them and gaining those advanced skills. Player’s sims can mount up their horses and ride along in Chestnut Ridge. However, not all sims will start off being adept at horse riding, but as your sims get to know their horses and have good relationships with them, they can level up that riding skill.
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Of course, players will need to take good care of their horses, where they’ll need to clean the horse beds, feed them food and water, as well as having them trained to keep them healthy. If you don’t want to do all the hard work though, you can opt to hire a ranch hand to help you out with those chores.
Horses aren’t the only animals added in this expansion, as small animals such as goats and sheep can be taken care and be fed. You can either keep them as cute pets, shear them for wool or milk them. They’re also handy to have around since they can help out with gardening by eating weeds and bugs.
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One of the new activities in this expansion pack is making nectar from the fruits that were harvested. Players can choose to either drink the nectar right away, or can choose the keep it and that increases in value.
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One of the main new facilities is the Equestrian Centre, where sims can spectate events, send your horses for training, buy or sell horses, or even just check out competitions. Players can also choose to enter these competitions which have different divisions, and winning those competitions will net you Simoleons and plaques to commemorate your progress.
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Q&A Segments with the Horse Ranch Expansion Pack Devs
Considering how many pets and animals can now take up family slots, is the team planning to expand how many family members can be in a family?
We don’t have any current plans for that because 8 is a pretty hefty number, and it makes the computer work pretty darn hard. Because we want our game to be accessible to a lot of players, including those on lower spec machines.
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What interactions will the sims be able to have with goats and sheep?
There’s the comforting socials like hugging, nuzzling, playing with them, cleaning them, feeding them. Then there’s sort of the areas where you make money from that, shearing them, milking them, etc. The horses also will interact with them as well.
We did a lot of work as well to make sure Sims on horseback can also interact and socialise with other sims, so you don’t have to mount and dismount every time you want to talk to a neighbour.

If you don’t have a good bond with your horse, does it affect how you ride your horse?
It affects your ability to sort of learn that skill. Your horse might buck you off more often or not allow you to mount it early on. But as you socialise with them, they’ll allow you there then you can start gaining that horse riding skill.
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How will the championship competitions take place and how will the winner be determined?
They take place at the Equestrian centre, so you can go directly there or from the community board where you can click on that and enter from there.
The winner is determined by a number of factors, there’s the skill level of your horse, there’s also how happy they are. You definitely want to go in when your horses are feeling good.

The Sims 4 Horse Ranch expansion pack will be available on 20th July 2023. For more information, do check out the official website here.

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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 opens skate parks today

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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 is finally available, opening all its skate parks to fans on the Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC via Epic.

“I’m thankful for the quality and care that Activision and Vicarious Visions have put into the remaster to revive the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series in the best way possible.”

“For years, fans have asked me about bringing these games back, and I’m proud to say that we finally have a game that delivers on the expectations that nostalgic fans want, while inspiring a new generation to pick up a controller, and perhaps even a real skateboard.”

Tony Hawk

The game’s iconic Wrehouse level was recreated for Tony to skate in real life. A behind the scenes look behind the recreation will be released 5 September, 12:00AM GMT +8. The faithful remaster of the first two legendary games in the franchise returns in one glorious package, combining all the original levels, OG pro-skaters and tricks, including revert, lip tricks, wall plant with new ways to play, new pro-skaters, new music and more, all in beautiful 4K on supporting systems. And yes, Create-A-Park and Create-A-Skater modes are back! New to Create-A-Park this time around is a robust editor enabling new ways of customization. Players will be able to share parks online with friends and outfit skaters with customization options. New features to the remaster also include even more goals than before, added challenges to amp up gameplay and more.

“Our number one priority with the remaster was to honor the legacy, handling and quality of the original games.”

“Seeing and hearing fans around the world share their excitement and love for the Warehouse demo only confirms that we accomplished what we set out to do. At Vicarious Visions, we’re huge fans of the franchise and we can’t wait to play with fans. We hope they have as much fun playing the remaster as much as we did making it.”
Jen Oneal, Studio Head at Vicarious Visions

With Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 now available, dust off that ol’ skateboard and get right in to the action!

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Chinese Splatoon Clone Gets Playable Demo Test On BiliBili

An upcoming Chinese third-person shooter game heavily inspired by Splatoon (to the point where some might call it a clone or rip-off) has been making the rounds of BiliBili.

The developer of the game Luo Wei Cyberverse and Beijing River Map Games has announced the launch of a playable demo or “pioneer test” which players can sign up for on their BiliBili page. You can watch a trailer they’ve released for the game below:

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The game currently does not have a name however the developers say that it will release for mobile devices and have an AR and VR version which will be included in the below. You can see footage of the AR version of the game here. The game will apparently have “10 hero updates and 10 level updates one after another soon”.
The game features the same gameplay loop you’d expect from Splatoon, where you play as a cute character dressed in urban streetwear covering the arena in paint while opposing players attempt to do the same. The game comes with an assortment of weapons including the paint equivalents of machine guns, grenades, and sniper rifles.
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You further have the ability to travel quickly through the ink that you shoot, unlike Splatoon though, instead of turning into a Squid, in the game your character becomes a blob or slime-like creature. We should note that Splatoon 3 is actually very popular in China. It quickly became one of the most streamed games in the region last year even though it has yet to be officially released there.
There is currently no release date for the shooter game but more updates will likely come soon. It is very possible that despite first appearances it may have further gameplay details that set it apart from Splatoon and make it feel like less of a clone. Well, have to wait and see though.

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Ragnarok M: Eternal Love officially launches pre-registration!

The ultimate mobile MMORPG Ragnarok M: Eternal Love is finally launching an English version! Gravity Co., Ltd.; Gravity Interactive, Inc.; X.D. Global; and Shanghai The Dream Network Technology Co., Ltd. have worked together to bring the game to Southeast Asia, and now you can pre-register the game on their official site!

*Update: The game is now out!

Here are the main features of the game:

Full open-world experience

It offers over 40 maps that you can explore all you want. Classic cities from Ragnarok Online such as Prontera, Geffen, Izlude and Morroc are all featured! Each map offers different quests, you can interact with the NPCs on the roadside too.

Unlocking the map

Play with your friends

You will never fight alone in Ragnarok M: Eternal Love (SEA Ver.). Every class has its unique speciality, strength and weakness, players with different classes will need to team up especially for certain battles such as War of Emperium. For example, Warriors are safer with Priests by their side, while Hunters are stronger when there are Thieves helping them out.
War of Emperium
Guild system exists as well. You can build your own guild and fight for the glory along with your guild members! The game has a special wall in the Guild Hall allowing you to view and reminisce about all the memories you’ve made with your friends.
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Guild Wall

The Adventure Handbook

Every adventurer has their own Adventure Handbook. When exploring Rune Midgard, everything you sees, every battle you fight as well as every NPC and monster you meet will be recorded in your Adventure Handbook. The Adventure Handbook is one of the most important items you will have!
Adventure Handbook

Pet Assistant System

You will be able to find cute pets to accompany you on your adventures! You can feed them and take care of them dearly, they will be there for you whenever you need them so you’ll never be lonely!
Pet Companion

Relationship system

Of course, you can explore the world together with someone special (lover or friends) in Ragnarok M: Eternal Love. While you are holding hands with your partner, you might be able to see some cute emojis, special poses or unique effects!
Holding Hands
There is a romantic Ferris Wheel in Geffen too, you can invite your someone special and share a romantic moment under the magical Ferris Wheel.
A proposal under the Ferris Wheel

Gourmet System

Awesome dishes are waiting for you in Ragnarok M: Eternal Love (SEA Ver.)! You can collect ingredients, prepare your spices, and cook delicious food as your reward after a hard day’s work. You can also call your friends over and have a nice dinner party!
BBQ with Friends

The developers and publishers are working hard for the game’s release, so stay tuned and pre-register the game if you are interested!
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PUBG Mobile dominates Google Play Awards, surpasses 200M downloads worldwide

PUBG Mobile has received a huge success on both Android and iOS ever since its global launch last March. Now the blockbuster mobile battle royale has even surpassed 200 million downloads! Also, the game is recently being awarded 3 Google Play Awards including “Best Game”, “Fan Favorite Game” and “Most Competitive Game”!

Best Game, Fan Favorite Game and Most Competitive Game at Google Play Awards
Other than surpassing the 200 million downloads mark, PUBG Mobile has reached a colossal milestone of 30 million daily active users (excluding China) too. It only takes 8 months for PUBG Mobile to gain such momentous breakthroughs after crowning the gaming charts in 105 countries within the first week of launch.

Game Trend of the Year at Apple
The game was also recognized by the App Store earlier. The Apple’s “Game Trend of the Year” includes PUBG Mobile as a representative for the battle royale genre, and featuring it in “Top Games Charts of 2018” as one of the most downloaded games. As an addition, the game brought home the Mobile Game of the Year award at 2018 Golden Joystick Awards and was nominated for “Mobile Game of the Year” at The Game Awards.
Mobile Game of the Year at 2018 Golden Joystick Awards
PUBG Mobile is now available for free on Google Play Store and App Store, be sure to try it out if you haven’t! For more information, you can visit the official PUBG MOBILE Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
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