TWEWY opens countdown website

In a time where many old series seem to be making or announcing comebacks, hope springs eternal for The World Ends With You / TWEWY fandom, more so with Square Enix opening up a mysterious countdown website for the next week which you can check out here.

The game was originally released on the Nintendo DS back in 2007, later receiving a port for iOS and Android devices, and finally a “definitive edition” for the Nintendo Switch dubbed The World Ends With You: Final Remix. An anime adaptation will also be coming soon, scheduled for a 2021 release.

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If you’ve been involved in the fandom, you have likely heard the many calls for a proper sequel to the game which has yet to materialize, but TWEWY been getting more spotlight lately if the anime announcement and the countdown website is any indication.
In any case, there’s plenty of speculation that people can do while they wait for the timer to count down. You can purchase TWEWY on your mobile devices, or for the Nintendo Switch to catch up to the incredible music and story while you wait with the rest of us to wonder just what the hell is going to happen once that timer hits 0.
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The World Ends With YouDeveloper: Square EnixRelease Date: 2007-07-27Android, iOS
Square Enix’s fresh-faced hit The New York Times called “one of the best role playing games ever designed for anything” has busted onto Android in a big way, with a slick and addictive new combat system, eye-popping HD art, and (of course) plenty of zetta awesome reasons for longtime fans to double dip.

Arm yourself with psychic superpowers and battle your way through a seven-day gauntlet of action: the Reaper’s Game.

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ULTRAMAN: BE ULTRA new promotional video revealed

As previously reported, in conjunction with the soon-to-be-aired Netflix-exclusive anime ULTRAMAN, Tsuburaya Productions announced that it will also be releasing a mobile game with the working title ULTRAMAN: BE ULTRA. The game is scheduled for a release in Spring 2020, with pre-registrations already opened. The game has since getting 100,000 pre-registrations, so a new PV has been released to commemorate the occasion.

Signature characters from the series namely Seiji Hokuto, Dan Moroboshi and Shinjiro Hayata will be making their appearance here. Gameplay details remain unknown but the developer did make a sneak peek available during parts of the video.

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If you head over to either LINE or Twitter right now, you will be able to pre-register and be rewarded accordingly with in-game premium currency in the form of Spacium. Furthermore, an unannounced UR character will be given out as a reward. Details will be provided later on as we head towards the release date.

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To refresh, let us take a few steps back and see what the gameplay in ULTRAMAN: BE ULTRA entails. From the looks of it, the game appears to be some strategy RPG hybrid that would be apt for series like Ultraman. That way, the roster can be filled accordingly with an assortment of characters with their own strengths and weaknesses. Needless to say, gacha will be a focal point of the game, so it would be interesting how appealing people in latex outfits are to the average gamer. It is clear that hardcore fans will want to give this a shot either way, but the designs seem quite a departure from the usual Ultraman designs. At first glance, it would appear that we are looking at a Gridman game than something Ultraman. That could be a good or bad thing depending on which camp you are, although props to the franchise for trying a new look for our 50-year old hero. Be sure to drop by the official website for more updates and possible details.

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Last Cloudia x NieR: Automata collab details revealed

The YoRHa androids of NieR: Automata will continue their never-ending struggle in a collaboration with mobile RPG Last Cloudia. This collab event, Granzelia Descent, will go on for 3 weeks, beginning on August 26, 2021 until September 16, 2021.

Check out the trailer for the event below:

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2B, A2 and 9S will be obtainable for a limited time in this event. Kira Buckland, Kyle McCarley and Cherami Leigh their voice actors from NieR: Automata, will also reprise their roles in Last Cloudia.

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Together with the YoRHa androids, Simone, one of the bosses in NieR: Automata will also be a boss in this event. She is also available as an obtainable LR Ark in this event, together with Machine Lifeforms.

Furthermore, Emil will also be available as Arks, with Emil Shop as an LR Ark and Emil Head as an SR Ark.

Players can get 9S and a collab ark simply by clearing the event.

There will be 3 giveaways that will run concurrently with the event. Players can win various prizes such as $25 USD Google Play or App Store gift codes, in-game items and even NieR: Automata nendoroids.
  Visit the collaboration page to learn how to take part in these giveaways.
To stay updated with in-game developments, be sure to refer to the game’s Facebook page. Previously, the game even had a collaboration with Devil May Cry V.
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Gran Saga sets November release date in Japan

Gran Saga has gotten its release date for Japan, slated to launch 18 November 2021. In conjunction with the announcement, the Japanese release’s theme song is none other than MAKAFUKA, as written and performed by RADWIMPS. The Youtube channel also has released a short animation featuring the song, with the full length version to be released at a later date. You can watch it below:

Gran Saga launched in South Korea in January this year, with this Japan release following relatively quickly all things considered. At time of writing, there’s still yet to be actual news or confirmation regarding a global launch date, so fans have yet more to wait. The game is described as such:

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Gran Saga is an upcoming mobile MMORPG from Korean developer NPIXEL, featuring cross-play between mobile and PC. Gran Saga features an anime-inspired art style, and features 3D hack-n-slash combat using a variety of weapons.
In Gran Saga, you utilize different Grans which act as a catalyst for weapons and playstyle. By switching Grans, players can utilize different moves to change up the combat. There are a plethora of different Gran weapons to collect and utilize.
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In any case, if you haven’t tried out the Korean version, the Japanese one will be opening soon enough for you to try out.
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Mobius Final Fantasy Releases New Job Cards!

Mobius Final Fantasy developed by Square Enix is undoubtedly one of the best games so far that Square Enix has made for the mobile platform. On their recent 8.88 million Registered users event, currently they have revealed a huge update for the game. There will be 3 new jobs that will join the fray in the next update coming soon. They are namely “Cloud, Soldier 1st”, “Squall, Mercenary of Balamb” and “Tidus, Ace Striker”. The information below are not from the official site, however they are from a blogsite that has transcribed a leaked information from Japan. If you are new to this game, you can check out our previous written article on it here.

Cloud, Soldier 1st

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Cloud is the protagonist in the story of Final Fantasy VII, and here we see his card displayed as one of the jobs that you can pick from in Mobius Final Fantasy. The card is a Warrior type. Further details are compiled in the picture below.

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Squall, Mercenary of Balamb

Squall is the protagonist of Final Fantasy VIII and we all love his gunsword. Now we get him as one of the jobs you can explore with in the game. Squall is also a Warrior card type with a tremendous amount of Offensive Power for his Deathblow skill. His stats are greater than Cloud’s in comparison for Critical, Quickness and Defense Power.

Tidus, Ace Striker

Tidus, the ever charming protagonist in Final Fantasy X is one of the job cards in Mobius Final Fantasy. His card is balanced in offensive and defensive stats with his Deathblow skill slightly higher in power compared to Cloud’s. Tidus’ job card is also a Warrior type leaving us with 3 Warrior job types to choose from in the next update. Below are the stats compiled for Tidus.

All of the cards have a different set of Elements to it. Thus players will have to choose and play their jobs according to what they have that fits their deck and play style. There is no news on when the update will be coming to us. However let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope they would come soon.
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Postknight 2 – Greater Heights Major Update Coming Soon

Developed by Kurechii, Postknight 2 will be releasing the Greater Heights Major Update which is filled with many new content, features, and also improves to the game.

The major update will be including new language options, including German, Spanish, French, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese.

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Postknights 2  will also be introducing a brand new country from the world of Prism: the land of the Wise Aegles, Quivtol. Players will travel through ancient roads in the treetops, and explore a mighty fortress of crystal to fight demons of doubt and memories of sorrow.
Since the early access of Postknight 2 and its initial release, the team has continued to improve the gameplay experience of its players. Many aspects such as narrative, environments, enemy designs, battle systems, visual aesthetics, and more have also been improved.
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Thus, the Greater Heights Major Update marks the beginning of a new chapter, full of many improvements and features based on player feedback and community engagement.
The update for The Treetops of Sagacia will be coming out on August 2nd, 2022 while the update for The Fortress of Regalle will arrive on September 20th, 2022.
The Treetops of Sagacia
A New Area – Sagacia Forest
Leave your home country of Kurestal to experience a brand new location: Quivtol! Your first stop will be in the ancient treetops of the battle-scarred Sagacia Forest. Enter one of their hidden villages as an outsider and learn about Aegle cultures as you become a more experienced Postknight!

A New Story – Conflicting Truths
Larielle the Aegle wants your help to establish a Postknight branch in Sagacia! Her people, however, do not trust Humans like you… Furthermore, they believe a monster prowls in their forest! Can you uncover the truth about the Evil Demon?

New Enemies & Sets
Sagacia Forest’s wildlife has taken over the abandoned treetop roads between villages! They may fly, use wind magic, or even throw Dynapod bombs and binds at you. You’ll need all the power, speed, and magic you can get through new Armoury Sets, a higher Level Cap, and a new Potion!

New Pets – Exotic Friends
Watch out for the Monyeet and its playful antics! This creature is very intelligent and loves Purnanas. Or if you prefer a calmer pet, you may love the elegant Zenkoban. This Premium Pet is involved in many Amerannean tales of wealth… Adopt these two when they get added to Prism Pets!
The Fortress of of Regalle

A New Area – Regalle City
Your travels have earned you a right of passage into the Capital City of Quivtol: Regalle. This is a stronghold of knowledge, built around the Great Library and the Crystal of Lucidity within it. What hidden secrets will you find on these walls, under these starry skies?

A New Story – Forsaken Memories
How would you help those who have what they want? When old songs reveal a long-lost memory, you and Larielle find a chance to prove the importance of the Postknights. Can you both move the hearts of the Aegles and their Queen with your deliveries?

New Enemies & Set
Troubled minds wake up at night… You will face enemies that wield powers of mind and wind here, in battles across the walls of Regalle City. They may bind you or daze you, so be mindful or you’ll lose your step!

New Pets – By Popular Dhee-mand
A sleepy Dheep likes to catch a few winks, so don’t be shocked if it wakes up all grumpy! Oh, and don’t forget our talented web-designer; the Premium Pet you voted for… the Araquartz!

For more information of Postknight 2 Greater Heights update and other future contents, do check out their official website here.
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Postknight 2Developer: KurechiiRelease Date: 2021-12-02Android, iOS
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Demon’s Souls gets first gameplay look

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It’s back to the not quite hell of Demon’s Souls, brought to you by Bluepoint Games and JAPAN Studio.

We have been working diligently for almost three years on the legend that is Demon’s Souls. Together with the masters of the remaster Bluepoint Games, we have lovingly crafted this thrilling experience to bring it to stunning new life on PlayStation 5.

In Demon’s Souls, we send you back to the fog-ridden kingdom of Boletaria like you’ve never seen it before. Here, death is not the end, and again the challenge seems insurmountable. But this dark world draws you in nonetheless, with its sumptuous sights and chilling sounds. Through the power of haptics, you feel every visceral blow, making even small victories all the sweeter.
It was essential to us that we recreated Demon’s Souls in such a way that longtime fans are transported back to the Boletaria they love. It’s the Boletaria that has been growing and maturing in their imaginations for over a decade. A place where every room, corner, and corridor has a story to tell. Here, the original characters, encounters and battles are brought to life in greater fidelity, making the story even richer and darker.
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Even as we went back to the drawing board to build upon the original art, sound, music, and feel, our goal was always to remain true to the vision of the original classic – its story, gameplay and level design. With this in mind, we fine-tuned the title to ensure the game remains fresh and appeals to new users accustomed to modern controls and experiences.
Above all, this is to ensure the lands of Boletaria are living and breathing worlds, home to all manner of terrors, brimming with tension and challenge. In this way, we hope that Demon’s Souls is both parts new and familiar, welcoming to veterans and newcomers alike.
This time, we’re thrilled to bring you an extended look at gameplay, featuring the first challenge you’ll face on your arduous journey – the grotesque demon Vanguard.

Gavin Moore, Creative Director, SIE Worldwide Studios External Development

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Garena Arena Of Valor Qualifiers is now accepting registration

Garena recently announces the first eSports event for its latest mobile MOBA, Arena of Valor (AOV) which will be held in Malaysia with an overall prize pool worth RM70,000. You can now register for the regional qualifiers!

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The Garena Arena of Valor Qualifiers will separate into a few stages – Group Stages, Semi-Finals and Finals. Finals will be held in KL while the 8 qualifiers will be held in different regions including KL/Selangor, Johor, Perak, Pahang, Melaka, and Penang.

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For those who are interested, you can register your team using the link below. Do note that the registrations for the first KL/Selangor qualifier will due on 16 November and the remaining qualifiers only accept registration until 22 November 2017. So register yourself now using the link below before it is too late!
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Fans Accidentally Express Their Love For Rushia In Pro Russia Tag On Twitter

For the second time in the past two weeks, fans have accidentally posted about Vtuber Uruha Rushia in the Russia tag, as the latter country makes headlines for its siege on Ukraine.

Fans have been mistakenly using the #WeLoveRussia hashtag to express their support for the Vtuber, following the announcement that she would be terminated earlier today.

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It started with Japanese fans, due to the error of machine translation. Many translation apps translate the character’s name wrong, leading to it being read like Russia, which has a similar spelling in Japanese.
As it gained popularity Twitter basically starts recommending the hashtag, not realizing that Rushia and Russia are two separate topics.
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Of course, neither component of the joke is particularly entertaining on its own- on one hand you have sad Vtuber fans mourning the end of one of the most beloved Vtubers, on the other you have a horrific war that shouldn’t be happening in this day and age.
While it’s obvious some Vtuber fans have started using the hashtag as a means to cope through humor, it’s also not exactly a hashtag you should visit considering it also contains unironic support for what is, in all sense of the word,
But if you’re the type who still thinks Vladmir Putin is the funny meme man, maybe you’ll find some funny memes from fans trying to cope.

The timing is perfect. The hashtag #WeLoveRussia  wasn't a typo. It all makes sense now.
It was him all along. pic.twitter.com/2X0bN01uDd
— okasion (@okasion2012) February 24, 2022

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unifi outage: Uplay, Rockstar, Epic launchers unable to be accessed?

Some Malaysian users are apparently experiencing outage in regards to accessing Ubisoft’s Uplay launcher, Rockstar Games’ launcher and Epic Games Store launcher when using their unifi network. The unifi Twitter has noted it has received inquiries regarding access to the Ubisoft servers, and assures users it is currently looking into the issue together with Ubisoft. The account reiterates that access is not being restricted, and updates will be provided as soon as possible.

#unifiAlerts We received a number of queries in regards to accessing to ubisoft server. To clarify, we are not restricting access to the server. We are currently looking into this together with ubisoft and will share update on this soonest.

— Unifi (@unifi) February 8, 2020

Some confusion had surfaced as there was a previous Tweet that had stated TM would block should games involve “inappropriate content” that includes violence, gambling, scams and so forth. unifi apologizes for any misunderstanding.

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FYI, TM will block if the games involve inappropriate content such as violent, gambling, scam etc.
— help me unifi (@helpmeunifi) February 6, 2020

At present, I have been able to login to the Epic Games Store with no issue, so certain storefronts may somehow be restricted from user to user depending on their connection. In asking around, access to Uplay and Rockstar is still possible for some. Differing providers seem to be allowing access for certain unifi users, hence the grouses regarding provider.

What I've been having issues so far:
Left in on my 500Mbps Unifi Connection.
Right is my pretty hecking slow umobile connection.
Something's up. @najmi @burhan_plays pic.twitter.com/CKCqn7Y7rW
— Danial Hasri (@Fl4ky) February 8, 2020

Aduii ni apa cerita ni! Pundek betul jangan sampai gamer2 boikot tm lepas ni pic.twitter.com/lIbxeRnj1o
— . (@AZM2618) February 8, 2020

For now, we’ll have to wait for confirmation and further information from unifi about the other storefronts. It doesn’t necessarily seem to be TM’s fault so we’d caution against readers to hasten to blame the provider. We’ll see when unifi issues a statement regarding Uplay, Rockstar and Epic Games.

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Mobile Legends: Adventure – An official sequel

Without many realizing it, Moonton launched a sequel to the popular mobile MOBA game, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Titled Mobile Legends: Adventure, this new spinoff title is an idle RPG using heroes from Mobile Legends.

As we’ve mentioned, Mobile Legends: Adventure is an idle RPG. This means that you can be quite hands off with it, unlike the main game it’s derived from. All you need to do is deploy your heroes and they will battle automatically.

From what we can tell so far, the game has an endless tower mode, PVP mode, story mode, and plenty of equipment to collect.
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For now, Mobile Legends: Adventure is only available in Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and New Zealand. But Moonton has confirmed that it is in the process of rolling out the game in other countries.
If you’re interested, the game can now be downloaded on Android, while iOS availability should be next week. You can also follow the official Facebook Page here.
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Diablo 4 Hands-On Experience – Country Road, Take Me Home, to the Demon Where I Belong

Diablo 4 doubtless has much expectation riding on its release, with over a decade since the launch of Diablo 3, Diablo Immortal aside. I had the opportunity to try out a limited build, for a glimpse of what Sanctuary is like in the wake of the events of the previous game.

Underscoring an importance on storytelling, Sanctuary is once again embroiled in a new wave of darkness with the return of Lilith, daughter of Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred. I am let loose into Fracture Peaks after escaping a mysterious disemboweling of my horse, to follow the trail of creeping horror in one 80GB package.

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Build was played on PC. You can read our interview with Rod Fergusson, General Manager for Diablo, and Joe Shely, Game Director, here, for further context.
BUT FIRST, THE OPTIONS
There’s quite a slew of settings available, with some of the more notable ones to me being:
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Colourblind options for Prota-, Deutra- and Tritanopia
Performance tweaks such as temporal reconstruction (described as rendering half as many pixels per frame and use data from previous frames to construct an image), DLSS
Spatial sound optional
Chat settings including background opacity, quest dialogue, timestamp, chat colours, filters
Resizing of subtitle text and subtitle background opacity, though it does not have a live preview of it now

Due to the nature of the in-development build, I do want to mention I suffered a lot of frame rate issues despite turning all the settings down where possible, to acknowledge the issues for completion’s sake.
“Pathetic,” says Lilith, at my shoddy PC.
TREKKING THROUGH THE SNOW
Despite turning down the graphics, I am honestly still impressed with how the game looks like. Sure, the close-ups and details might suffer some, but overall, it’s quite stunning. I make tracks in the snow, as does all moving creatures I find in the frigid Fracture Peaks. Snow falls relentlessly, hardly covering up the remnants of demons and the undead I have to destroy to make it to my next destination.
Customization is one of the bigger features of this game. Outside of presets, you can fiddle with your face and body type, hair style and facial hair, accessories consisting of markings, jewelry and makeup, and a palette of skin tones, hair, eyes and markings. There wasn’t an option to mark out individual areas for separate colours, so no heterochromia yet. Once you finalize your character’s look – or have just randomized it until you like it – you can opt to turn on Hardcore permadeath mode, or simply proceed. 10 character slots were available at this time.

Additional customization is through the transmog system that I didn’t try out. It’s basically unlocking new fashion pieces from the various equipment drops you can get. Since your character appears in cutscenes with whatever gear you’re wearing, making sure you have the Look TM to defeat demons can be your form of end-game.
FURY RISING
I will be separating combat from the exploration. The build only went up to level 25, halfway to the Paragon boards that unlock at level 50.
If you’ve played any Diablo game, or any top-down action RPG, the basic controls haven’t changed much, if at all. The left mouse button will be the primary way you interact with the world, with any hotkeys being towards the bottom of the screen.
Health Potions now work on a limited charge system so you can’t hoard 100 of them at a time. There also aren’t separate Mana potions, with a general resource system on the right of the hotbar. It starts out empty for the Barbarian until you build up Fury, or Mana slowly regenerates over time so you can’t spam spells as a Sorcerer. HP potion charges can drop at random from destroying or interacting with objects in the overworld, or from hitting enemies.

These potions can eventually be upgraded at certain level thresholds, requiring additional gathered materials. Potion effectiveness upgrades are on a per character basis. It’s quite reminiscent of your typical ‘Soulslike’ Estus Flask.
At every level, you gain a skill point to then distribute into the skill tree. Nodes unlock as you spend more skill points to lead into other new skills or related passives. A given skill may have two separate modifiers, where you can only select one. It’s easy to respec at any point with just a hit of a button, though the gold cost will increase the more points you reset.
Later on, your skills can be slotted into Enchantment slots, unlocked after a quick quest. For my Sorcerer, this allowed me to slot in Chain Lightning to grant me a passive to cast Chain Lightning once I used 100 mana. This is just one example, with my other active skills offering different passives. It does feel like I can hyper-specialize depending on what I spec into.

Then, we have an Evade mechanic which is like your dodge button. It’s on a short cooldown with only one charge available for all classes, primarily used to help you reposition in a fight.
Other things to note are:

Challenges, e.g. defeating X number of an enemy type. These can grant phrases to use for your profile title
Aspects of Power as rewards from first-clears of dungeons, to affix onto your gear
Weapon expertise levels, available for the Barbarian, granting bonuses when you use certain weapon types often. This tab is not available for the Sorcerer

TOWARDS THE NEXT OBJECTIVE
Town portal scrolls are no more! Just hit your hotkey and it’s off to town or anywhere as long as you have the waypoint unlocked. To help you traverse the map – and it is a big one – there’s a mount system, but it didn’t appear available in the build. It also only unlocks after a quest and hitting at least reaching level 15, so you will need to do at least some walking first.

As you wander around, there will be marked spots to perform a special action to jump across, or duck under, as marked by some ghostly footsteps and an arrow marker on the map. Otherwise, you cannot ordinarily jump or traverse the terrain in this method. This could lead you to other special tiles which give you a sweeping view of a point of interest, moving the camera for a cinematic view. These moments are genuinely breathtaking, giving you a better look at the architecture or environments that have been lovingly designed.
If you’re not heading to the next story objective, the world is littered with mini-dungeons or one-off instances, with a variation on search and / or destroy ‘missions’, as it were. The layouts of these areas very quickly get repetitive, so I didn’t find them especially inspiring enough to want to hit the ‘reset dungeon’ button outside of wanting to get more loot.
The dynamic events are a little bit more fun, with active events marked as orange circles on your map. These could be defeating waves of monsters, protecting objectives, that kind of thing. Then, you also have a Master objective you can fulfil to get a better chest once the event completes. These will also be a source of Murmuring Obols, for you to purchase items of random rarities – but of specific item types – from a Purveyor of Curiosities.

I imagine you can luck into some Legendary, though you should be saving that for the later game since the level scales with you. You could buy their keys for locked Silent Chests, of which I only encountered one without having a key on me.
General exploration and quest completions get you Renown, which unlocks both account-wide and character-specific rewards. I mentioned it off-hand, but yes, the map is quite massive. Older areas scale to your level, and you can stumble into higher-levelled areas. I even came across random quest items dropped from enemies or just some rocks, which lead me to some far flung NPC for a bit more story and experience. The non-linearity means you can see markers for later Acts with suggested levels, though that doesn’t have to stop you from heading there.
Shrines remain a fixture in both the dungeons and the overworld for a variety of temporary buffs. Exploration is definitely encouraged as you can find Altars of Lilith which grant incremental permanent buffs to all characters of a given Realm. Altars of Lilith are NOT marked on the map, so keep an eye out!

I feel like I should also point out that the world is shared with other players making Diablo 4 MMO-like. I mostly mention this because I didn’t log out at a town area and I got swarmed by enemies and died most unceremoniously because there’s no pause and I was still loading in.
ME GO UNGA BUNGA
It was comical how much easier it felt to play a Lightning Sorcerer in the early game in World Tier 2 to a Barbarian in an easier World Tier 1, which can definitely change should I have a combination of better build and equipment. Speaking of, I saw up to 5 World Tiers from easiest to hardest: Adventurer, Veteran, Nightmare, Hell and Torment. Tiers are unlocked through campaign completion and unique dungeons within world tiers.
Upgrading gear requires resources obtained from the overworld or salvaging items, and it can quickly get expensive in gold cost even though I felt getting gold was quite easy.

This also applies to upgrading lower quality gems into higher quality ones if you have enough of them, to socket them into gear. Socketing them into different items will grant different bonuses, with items also capable of getting more sockets. I couldn’t check how many sockets I could slap on to some basic item since I wasn’t sure if the relevant item was available.
As it stands, the overall play was quite alright. Fracture Peaks is already quite a large area, which felt empty without other people to run around in it with. My feelings could change once the world actually feels more lively with the presence of players, just shooting the breeze (and demons) together.
Diablo 4 is okay. It’s okay.

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[Penang Esports Festival 2019] Interview with Lionel Ong – Malaysian SOULCALIBUR VI contestant

It’s the first day of Penang Esport Festival 2019. Penang Esports Festival held several esports tournament and SOULCALIBUR is a part of that esports tournament. We managed to have an interview with Lionel Ong a Malaysian contestant who will be playing for SOULCALIBUR VI Asia League Penang.

Who is this gentleman, you may ask? He is known as Lionel Ong but you may known him for his IGN Neonfaith from INC Infinite Carnage. Infinite Carnage is one of the biggest organisation in Malaysian fighting games scene that was founded on November 13th 2011.  Infinite Carnage mainly taking care of the fighting games community for Malaysia. Lionel Ong has been playing SOULCALIBUR since the release of SOULCALIBUR 6 so he is relatively new to the SOULCALIBUR series compare to the other contestants.

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Thanks to the efforts of Shen Chan, we have Asian Battle League which was held in Tokyo, Taiwan, Singapore and will be holding its final stage in Penang. SOULCALIBUR VI has been out for 10 months yet the growth of the SOULCALIBUR community has been growing rapidly. Too fast pace for our friend liking here. The top players of SOULCALIBUR VI may have been from Singapore but we Malaysians never like to lose especially to Singaporeans! Every time our friend Lionel here goes back and work hard to beat the Singaporeans next time. The Malaysian standards may have not matched with Singaporeans standards but we are getting there.

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There will be a lot of strong players coming the second day of SOULCALIBUR Asia League such as 575 from Taiwan and ORS from Singapore. Both of these players mains the same character as Lionel which is the main antagonist of SOULCALIBUR VI, Nightmare. Lionel have not faced with 575’s Nightmare yet so ORS’s Nightmare will be a challenge to face for our friend here.
A tip from Lionel for those who wishes to compete for SOULCALIBUR is don’t consider loss as a loss. Instead thinking it as a loss, learn from your defeat and accept it as a lesson. That way you will never lose as you always learn from your mistake. The first day may not be his best performance but he realized that the only thing is holding back is himself so he will go all out on the next fight on the second day!
You can visit Inifinite Carnage’s official facebook to see what are they up to! Let’s cheer for our friend Lionel on the second day of SOULCALIBUR Asia League Penang!

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review – An Enchanting Look Through Another World

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an action-adventure video game developed and published by Ember Lab.

The game is a beautifully crafted adventure that combines classic adventure games with modern game design. Whether surrounded by its creative creature control mechanics or serving up challenging battles, Kena excels in everything it sets out to do.

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The Story

The story follows Kena: Bridge of Spirits is about Kena, a young spirit guide who uses her magical abilities to help the deceased move from the physical world to the spirit world. She is tasked with gathering small spirit companions known as Rots, who help complete tasks and fight against enemies.
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Her main goal is to find the mountain shrine to restore the corrupt world around her. Along the way, she meets with a few allies like the hunter Rusu and the young children Beni and Saiya.
The story of Kena, Rusu and the others is told like an interactive cinematic animated movie. It takes pretty obvious inspiration from Pixar movies with its animation however there’s also some homage to old 6th generation adventure games with more cartooney visuals that still have a more serious plot, like Jak and Daxter or Ratchet and Clank. A journey with fun-filled adventure but also with characters you can feel for.
I’ll admit Kena herself can be a little on the bland side however I think the game makes up for that with the world and other characters. Kena more or less serves as a window to explore the fantastical world she lives in which very much sucks you in.
The Gameplay

Throughout the game, you’ll spend most of your time exploring its vast world and fighting enemies.
Kena’s primary way of attacking is the use her staff to take down foes, and this simple weapon is about as adaptable as they come. Her movements are swift, and the staff’s melee strikes the land with a satisfying wallop. She can evasive roll, block, and perform parry’s to stun her adversaries.
The enemies are a little on the easy side and the staff’s combos can be a little repetitive but they’re not exactly bad either. These battle sequences hum with intensity and produce a fun gameplay loop. As you learn more skills it does become more complex and interesting as you incorporate the new attacks into your move set.
Along the way, Kena learns how to turn her staff into a bow and channel its powerful energy to create bombs with the Rot. Tagging an enemy with a carefully placed bomb is good fun, but the bow is the true star of combat. It feels incredible and is designed with pinpoint precision in mind.
When Kena leaps into the air and pulls back the bowstring, time slows, allowing for an arrow to hit the exact spot you want – whether it’s a small weak zone on an enemy’s chest or a flying behemoth. Landing these shots is an empowering experience, that earns the more cinematic feel to the attack.
Kena also has a spirit bubble, which acts as a shield in battle. Block too much and it will be destroyed, but activate at the right time and she will send off the enemies, leaving them vulnerable for a while. Parry and blocks were always things I had trouble with in similar games however here it’s not too hard to pull off, yet still feels like a challenge to learn them.
The Rots are Really cute!

It’s always a good idea to include an element of cuteness in this game, and for Kena, this comes in the form of the soot-like puffballs that are the Rot. The Rot will follow Kena, help complete tasks and puzzles, give you new powers and there is even one who likes to sit on Kena’s shoulder and point in the direction of the other Rot.
They can lift objects to reveal collectibles and break roots and stones that block the way. Every time I played, I found new ways to use them and felt a greater sense of closeness to them. It’s cool to see how many creative ways these games can stretch the simple systems of the Rots. They can even customize them with little hats!
The Rot plays an excellent supporting role in battle as well. When Kena builds enough determination, she can use Rot for various purposes. They can surround the enemy to distract and attack them for a moment, heal Kena by blooming flowers around the battlefield, or even inject weapons to make powerful special attacks. Whenever your hp is low, you’ll likely need help from the Rots to attack the enemy. This is a level of strategic depth that almost makes the Rot feel almost like an RPG magic system.
The Upgradable

In order to upgrade your weapons, you’ll need to find karma and increase the level of the Rots. You earn it by completing tasks like restoring garden patches, clearing corruption from flowers, and drafting enemies. The Rots can be leveled up simply by finding more Rots.
There is also a skill tree that allows Kena to learn new techniques and combos to use when in battle.
Here’s some quick information on Kena’s weapons:
Kena- Melee (Staff upgrade)
Kena’s Spirit Staff, which allows her to learn new abilities and attack devastatingly heavy blows.
Kena- Shield Upgrades
Kena’s Spirit Shield is one of the most important things to use in combat. This allows her to reflect incoming damage or even send off enemy attacks if she uses it at the right time. So naturally, improving Kena’s Shield is just as important as it will allow you to counter-attack after successfully making an attempt or taking far less damage when hit.
Kena – Bow Upgrade
Kena’s Spirit Bow is the only long-range weapon for her. This allows her to target critical points of enemies by slowing downtime or shooting arrows that pierce right into their bodies. Overall, Spirit Bow does the most damage to flying enemies and far enemies.
Kena- Bomb Upgrade
Spirits Bomb is the last tool that Kena can use. The bomb allows Kena to throw the balls like gelatin at enemies, stick to them and eventually explode and you can explore it faster by shooting the arrow at it. However, with her Spirit Bomb upgrades, Kena can use multiple bombs at once or discharge them much earlier than before.
Rot Upgrade
Kena can buy upgrades with Karma that allow her to send her attacks with the Rot that she collects during the journey. This attack is devastating and will destroy anything that happens on the part of the recipient.
Rot Ability Upgrades is unlocked with Karma too. The upgrades available are Rot Hammer, Rot Arrow, Rot Bomb, Into the Fray, and Multishot. It’ll totally help you with all the missions.
The Collectables

Completing side missions scattered across the game’s world is also where you’ll find the game’s many collectible Items. Some of these will help you upgrade your skills. You are required to find all of a certain collectible in order to gain some of the major rewards of the game.
Each location has Collectables Items, for example, The Villages requires 24 Rots to collect, 21 Hats, or even Spirits Mail.

– The Rots: As you collect more Rot, your Rot level increases, allowing you to unlock more powerful abilities. And of course, the cute little Rot will be in your team!
– Hats: Dress up your Rot in hats! You can discover hidden hats in the world and unlock them at a Hat Cart.
–Gems: Use these gems to unlock the Rot Hats that you discovered. It can be found in the chest and other hiding spots.
–Spirit Mail: This is the mail that was left behind by the villagers. Deliver to mailboxes in the village to unlock new areas and of course, you get a reward.
–Karma: Used to unlock new abilities. Create Karma by clearing the corruption from Flower Shrines, repositioning some “Owl” statues, restoring Garden Patches, or even when you defeat enemies.
–Meditation Spots: This will permanently increase your health. Find this after boss battles or some places hidden in the woods.
–Cursed Chest: Open a cursed chest, but usually it requires you to face enemies. If you succeed in the challenge (because some challenges have a time limit), you can open your chest and receive rewards.

The Graphics and Audio

The graphics of Kena are absolutely gorgeous. The game’s 3D animation in particular is extremely fluid and lifelike, although sometimes her face can look a bit emotionless. Although, is balanced out by the cuteness of the Rots.
The scenery also looks stunning, from the water to the forest and the creatures that need to be defeated.
Like many modern games that want to show off their graphics, Kena also comes with a photo mode. You can zoom into the face of one of the Rots or one of the giant monsters and get them at their best! There are also several filters and poses that can be used to change the color and brightness gradients.
In terms of audio, the music does a good job of adding a serene touch to the mystical forests but can get dramatic when necessary. Every audio option for combat also runs well with all activities in the game. In addition, the voice of the character is good if occasionally a little stiff.
Final Words

In my opinion, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is one of the best adventure games released this year and a clear highlight of the latest console cycle. Both its exploration and combat components are gradually developed in complexity alongside tools that always have a clear purpose. The elegant mechanical design remains focused on the story of the impactful game, which tells a lighthearted story with some hard-hitting moments.
There are many points of comparison to be made when breaking it all down, but Kena: Bridge of Spirits combines every little influence into its own beautiful mix.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is available for PS4, PS5, and PC via the Epic Game Store.
Ember Games were kind enough to send us a media kit of the game, check out our unboxing of it to see what was inside.

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The Review

                    Kena: Bridge of Spirits

80%
Score

PROS
 Beautiful Pixar-like world and graphics Easy to learn yet still challenging gamplay The Rots

CONS
 Kena is a little bland The game may be a bit too easy and repatative for some players

Review Breakdown

80%
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Evergrow: Paper Forest is a clever puzzler

Evergrow: Paper Forest is an isometric puzzler which to iOS and Android later this month. The game will get both sides of your noggin firing up as Evergrow: Paper Forest is not only a great brain teaser, but will also appeal to your sense of aesthetics.

Atop a child’s desk, you will guide a toy rabbit across levels of wooden blocks, where every movement you make will see you leaving grass and undergrowth behind. The objective of the game is a rather straightforward one, as you will have to fill the entire stage with grass, a task which starts of simple to give you a general idea before ramping up in difficulty as obstacles such as smaller grids and teleporting burrows are added to the mix.

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Despite being a puzzle game, there is a story to be told as you progress through the game. As you progress through Evergrow: Paper Forest‘s stages, a story is told through the background, with the desk changing with the passage of time, implying the child’s own growth.
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Hoyoverse Responds To Yae Miko Nerf Backlash

Fans are upset with the latest update for Genshin Impact, which sees the previous new 5-star Yae Miko hit with a nerf to one of her skills.

In the 2.6 update for Genshin Impact, Yae Miko’s elemental skill Sesshou Sakura had its targeting priority.

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“Fixes an issue with the character Yae Miko whereby her Sesshou Sakura ability would attack opponents at random. Sesshou Sakura will now prioritize attacks on the nearest opponents within range after the fix”, reads the patch notes.
Essentially, an important part of Yae Miko’s kit was a set of auto-attacking turrets- in the previous patch, they fired off at random targets, which worked well with her C2 ability that boosted their range.
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Instead, however, Hoyoverse is saying the random targeting was a bug, not a feature, and the turrets would now only focus down the nearest enemies, arguably making the C2 upgrade redundant.
“It doesn’t just make C2 redundant. Because of the ICD in the game random targeting spread out her electro application way more for everyone but now her electro application has been severely hindered. On top of that if the enemy closest to the turrets is immune to electro or shielded she’s completely useless because the turrets will continue to focus on that enemy”, writes redditor RisingXRenegade.
Hoyoverse: Not A Nerf To Yae Miko

Hoyoverse has come out to defend the update though, saying that the random targeting was affecting her usability in the previous update of the game.
“The reason for this series of adjustments is that during Version 2.5, we received a substantial quantity of feedback on combat experience issues from players using Yae Miko. The main issue affecting experience was that it was unclear how Yae Miko targets enemies. In fact, this negative experience was caused by a combination of issues with both enemy and character targeting logic, and affected other enemies and characters besides Yae Miko”, they said.
“Combat data indicated that the adjustments in this plan improves Yae Miko’s unclear targeting issue to a certain degree, without creating any negative impact on her combat ability”, they continued.
While it’s never outright stated as such, it’s a nerf in the sense that it very much contradicts how players were using Yae Miko- players would now have to rethink their strategies and be smarter about placing her turrets.
However, a more predictable attack pattern could be a good thing, and some users are also hoping that this may work out as a net positive for the fox priestess.
UPDATE 2 APRIL 2022, 11:40AM: They have since rolled back the update with compensation to follow.
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Genshin ImpactPublisher: miHoYoDeveloper: miHoYoRelease Date: 2020-09-28Android, iOS, PlayStation 4
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.

You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.

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Legendary Pokémon is now live in Pokemon GO

Just a few days ago we reported about the upcoming first appearance of Legendary Pokemon, which will be on the Pokemon GO Fest held in Chicago. Now the Pokemon GO Fest has ended (well, I heard it was a mess), trainers around the world are finally able to challenge Legendary Pokemon too.

Lugia is the first Legendary Pokemon to enter the real world, and it is not the only one. Thanks to Team Mystic that won the “Mystery Challenge” during the Pokemon GO Fest, Articuno joins in the game as a Legendary Raid Boss too. We are not sure when, but Zapdos and Moltres will also make their way to the game very shortly.

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Here are some tips for everyone who wish to challenge Lugia – Golem and Tyranitar are the best Pokemon to use against Lugia. If these are not in your pocket, remember that electric, ghost, dark, ice and rock-type moves also do extra damage on Lugia. Good luck in capturing the Legendaries!
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Acer introduces new All-In-One Acer Aspire S 24 Desktop and 3 Monitors

Kicking off 2018 with the stylish and powerful Acer Aspire S 24 All-In-One (AIO) desktop and 3 new monitors – Acer XF270HA, Acer ED242QRA and Acer EB321HQUB, Acer is aiming to dominate the PC industry again. The new products introduced recently will definitely provide an all-new experience to the PC users. Let’s see what they have got!

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Acer Aspire S 24 All-In-One Desktop PC
With its side profile that only measures 5.97mm, it is the Acer’s slimmest desktop for now. The viewing area of the 23.8 inches 178-degree full HD IPS display is maximized thanks to the 2.7mm super narrow bezel that provides 90% screen-to-body ratio.

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Under its stylish appearance in black and matte gold, it is powered by the 8th Gen Intel Core processor with optional Intel Optane memory that allows a smooth and responsive computing experience. It is having up to 32GB DDR4 and 1TB HDD of storage space too.
Also, Acer Aspire S 24 supports wireless charging for any Qi-enabled devices so you can charge your mobile devices with it! The ultra-slim Acer Aspire S 24 is available at RM4,399.
Acer XF270HA Monitor
It is a 27-inches entry-level gaming monitor that comes with Full HD resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. It is having a rapid refresh rate of 240Hz and fast response time of only 1 ms GTG (Gray to Gray) too that guarantees low input lag and an excellent in-game experience.

With the ergonomically-designed stand, the Acer XF270HA Monitor allows tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment to fit your preferred viewing position. It is priced at RM1,499.
Acer ED242QRA Monitor
It features a 23.6-inch Full HD display in 16:9 ratio. The VA curved screen is having a curvature of 1800R which provides a wider field of view and increased perceived area of peripheral vision, allowing a more impressive gaming experience. Its refresh rate can go up to 144Hz, supports HDMI and DisplayPort on FreeSync too.

Priced at RM799, Acer ED242QRA Monitor can be tilted from -5° to 20° so you can view it in your most comfortable viewing position.
Acer EB321HQUB Monitor
Acer EB321HQUB Monitor comes with a 31.5-inch monitor with WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS display. You can expect an outstanding visual experience as it supports up to 10 bits color depth and presents 1.07 billion reservoirs of colors for superb image quality and performance. It also supports HDMI and DisplayPort.

It is having 178 degrees viewing angle with Acer ErgoStand that enables height and tilt adjustment as well. The Acer EB321HQUB monitor is priced at RM1,099.

The new products introduced above are all available for purchase now (nationwide) at authorized Acer resellers. You can visit Acer Malaysia Facebook for more information.

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MH370 Documentary Announced From Netflix, Premiers This March

Netflix has announced a new documentary about the missing Malaysian Airlines MH370 plane which will premiere on the streaming platform on the 8th of March, the nine-year anniversary of the disappearance.

The documentary is titled ‘MH370: The Plane That Disappeared’. An announcement trailer for the documentary has been uploaded to the Netflix Youtube account:

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“On March 8th, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared from the radar. When the 239 people on board went missing, a global investigation into the greatest mystery of the modern age ensued. Despite official reports, countless theories, and tireless searches for evidence, one central question remained – What Are We Missing?”
The disappearance of MH370 was a large-scale issue and mystery around the world. The Boeing 777-200ER which was supposed to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing seemingly changed course towards the Indian Ocean before completely disappearing off the radar. There were 239 people on the plane consisting of 227 passengers, two pilots, and ten cabin crew across 14 nations.
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The director of the documentary is Louise Malkinson. She is best known for her previous work consisting of similar documentaries like ‘The Detectives: Murder on the Streets’ and ‘The Gift of Life’. The series will be split into three parts and will focus on both the mysteries surrounding the plane as well as the effect its disappearance has had on the families of the victims involved.
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A3: STILL ALIVE opens new region, Somius

A3: STILL ALIVE‘s newest region, Somius, is now open for players to explore and conquer. It goes without saying this opening means a variety of in-game events and enhancements for players to partake in.

A3 players will find the first two floors of a new Corrupt Aselcan Ruins dungeon in Somius, besides the deluge of quests and territories. The maximum player level has likewise increased to 140 with new level 130-140 equipment added to the game.

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ALIVE MODE is the new Offline Auto Battle system where players can continue to grow their characters while they are offline, with alerts for item achievements, deaths, lack of supporting items and full inventory so that you can stay updated on your character’s status. The mode also supports active gameplay timings unlike other auto battle modes.
There is also newly opened servers providing players a 3x Experience Boost and Bonus Time event. Various rewards, including up to 3x Heroic 6★ Soul Linkers, a Legendary 8★ Conversion Ticket, and a Heroic Accessory Chest, will be provided via the Somius Special Event, Adrasil’s Trial Ranking Event, and a new Guild Event.
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To celebrate this major update, every player will be given an assortment of in-game items valued at $150 by inputting the coupon code ‘POWERUPA3’ so that they can continue enjoying A3: STILL ALIVE.
Other updates include:

Apostle, Skill, and Guild maximum levels have increased to 60, 40, and 10 respectively, with one passive skill added upon reaching the player level of 140
Equipment / Accessory Awaken Systems are added, so players can create Legendary★ Set Equipment from Legendary★ Equipment and Set Accessories for Ancient Accessories
A new Raid, Twilight Cemetery, is now open for high-level Warriors. Warriors with Level 125 can enter Normal difficulty. Level 135 and higher warriors can enjoy Nightmare difficulty
Server merge into 5~7 new servers that are now open for each four regions
Legendary Soul Linker Switch system allows a 7-Star Legendary Soul Linker now to be switched for a Level 1 Soul Linker of the same type with in-game currency

Events include:

Somius Special Event (4 to 18 February)

In addition to 14 Day Missions and a Raid EXP Bonus Time event, players entering the new servers will also see a 300% boost in earned experience, along with those who enter the Metium area
Returning users will also enjoy a 28-Day Daily Check-In Event, along with a separate 7-Day Mission event

Server Merge Event (4 to 18 February)

Players may take pictures with as many guild members as possible, and share the picture to Facebook. The guild with the most liked comments will be rewarded 500x Blue Diamonds for every Member.

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A3: STILL ALIVEDeveloper: NetmarbleRelease Date: 2020-03-12Android, iOS
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Hololive EN Princess Connect Collaboration Produces Original Song

After a cross-promotional stream, the Hololive EN Princess Connect Collaboration has only gotten more intense with the release of a new song by one of Hololve EN’s members.

Titled Ibasho (Where I Belong) , the song features vocals by Calliope Mori from Hololive EN, Mori has also done a stream previously to promote the English version of Princess Connect Re:Dive.

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Take a first look at our upcoming song with @hololive_en! Listen to a sneak peek of Ibasho (Where I Belong) by @moricalliope with album art by @rosuuri! ✨💀✨ pic.twitter.com/3k90CgOpjM
— Princess Connect! Re: Dive (@priconne_en) February 19, 2021
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The Princess Connect Re:Dive Twitter posted a short snippet of the song, along with promotional art featuring Mori and the girls from Princess Connect. The art was done by Twitter artist Rosuuri.
Neither side has explained how the song is planning to be used, or if it will be streamed via music sites like Spotify and Apple Music, where Mori’s debut EP was previously ranked #1 on launch.
Considering how suddenly this collaboration song was dropped, it’s not known if this means the Princess Connect team would be slowly releasing more content featuring the other Hololive EN members.
Vtubers are no strangers to gacha game collaborations- In the past month, “0th Gen” Sakura Miko appeared in Vanguard ZERO’s English release, along with three other members being promotional cards for the rhythm game D4DJ. While she’s not in the game directly, Mori’s feature in promotional materials for Re:Dive is a good sign that Hololive’s English-speaking branch is picking up in popularity.
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Princess Connect! Re: DivePublisher: Crunchyroll GamesDeveloper: CygamesRelease Date: 2018-02-15Android, iOS
A tale that resonates: the tremendously popular RPG, Princess Connect, is here for a global audience.
Princess Connect! Re: Dive is finally available worldwide! A blockbuster title that enveloped Japan and China with its success, the game arrives upon new shores thanks to an exciting collaboration between Crunchyroll Games, Cygames, and Funplex.

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TEKKEN Mobile Is Now Up In Stores!

TEKKEN for mobile is here! The game by Bandai Namco is finally launched for both iOS and Android. However the game is only released in Norway, Finland and Sweden. While the game supports nine different languages including, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portugese, Russian and Korean, the game will be available in other countries soon.

As you might know, TEKKEN on mobile is said to have console-quality graphics which requires high end mobile phones. You must have a minimum requirement of:

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Android 4.4
2 Gb memory
CPU Samsung Exynos 8890/Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or higher.

For further details of gameplay, you can check out our previous article on it. Also pre-register now for in-game goodies and even a free character!
Check out our first 10-min gameplay on TEKKEN Mobile:

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Ketsugou Danshi: Elements with Emotions announced

Square Enix has just announced Ketsugou Danshi: Elements with Emotions, its upcoming adventure simulation game for the Android and iOS platforms. It is also scheduled to come out on the Nintendo Switch as a digital release. Tentatively, the game is slated to launch sometime in 2023.

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Ketsugou Danshi: Elements with Emotions will see players assume the role of an individual who wields the power of chemical elements otherwise known as Shikenkan and is tasked with preventing the world from utter destruction within 50 days through chemical bonding. As a mediator, the player will bring together the Shikenkan and by merging them, an assortment of chemical reactions will result. Using this power you will find against a mysterious hostile entity known only as Red Matter. The base game will feature a total four playable Shikenkan (characters), with more to be unlocked as paid DLC.
Future confirmed characters include
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Jin Kurogane (Fe)
Shiki Croku (Be)
Kuon Todoroki (F)
Nanase Tosho (N)
Saku Minamoto (H)
Eito Yasukata (O)
Rikka Kasumi (C)
Misora Okiishi (Li)
Ichina Shiozuru (Cl)
Izayoi Seiryu (S)

After checking out the announcement trailer linked above, be sure to also drop by the official website for the latest details. Stay tuned to this space for more as well.

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Soulstice Brings Visceral, Dual-Character Combat to Consoles and PC This Fall

Publisher Modus Games (Trine 4, In Sound Mind) showcased an explosive new gameplay video for the upcoming action title Soulstice. The game is available to pre-order ahead of its release this fall.

The new combat-focused video demonstrates how sisters Briar and Lute work in unison, using an array of destructive weapons and otherworldly powers to overcome their enemies and save the city of Ilden.

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Preorders for the physical Deluxe Edition of Soulstice open today. The Deluxe Edition includes an extensive digital artbook, a riveting digital soundtrack, and the Ashen Blade Item Pack, which is filled with powerful consumables and currency to equip Briar and Lute with valuable resources for the dangerous journey they face.

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From Italian developer Reply Game Studios, Soulstice invites players to uncover the dark truth of the Chimera, a hybrid warrior born of two souls. Voiced by Stefanie Joosten (Metal Gear Solid V), Briar and Lute are sisters who have been reborn as Chimera, and they are the only ones who can oppose the Wraiths, vile and ravenous beings that have come pouring into this world from the other side of the Veil. Only by mastering the abilities of both characters will players be able to unlock their full potential as Chimera and put an end to the invasion before it’s too late.

The striking, fantasy-inspired world of Soulstice will transport players to places filled with danger and beauty. Thanks to a diverse, combo-based combat system supported by a multitude of weapons and customization options, Briar and Lute will have a near-endless array of stylish and creative ways to dispatch their enemies as they explore a city in ruin. However, as the duo fight to reach the Tear in the Sky above Ilden, their challenges will become greater and their surroundings more hostile and twisted.
Soulstice will be available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in the fall of 2022.

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HONOR 20 Lite Review – A good yet affordable triple-camera smartphone

HONOR has just launched the affordable HONOR 8C recently, and now they are ready to offer another powerful mid-range smartphone for the market. It is the HONOR 20 Lite which we got the chance to try out the device beforehand. Read the HONOR 20 Lite review below for our thoughts about the phone!

*HONOR 20 Lite is priced at RM949.

Design
HONOR 20 Lite comes in a 6.21 inches FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch design. It offers up to 19.5:9 aspect ratio, as well as over 90% screen-to-body ratio. The model we get is in Phantom Blue, which features a mix of gradient colours (blue and purple) on its glass back panel. It shows different patterns when you view it from different angles and it looks absolutely beautiful.

On the front, HONOR 20 Lite‘s waterdrop notch houses a 32MP AI front camera. While on the back, it is having a 24MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear AI camera – an amazing camera setup for a mid-range smartphone. It still has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, but there is face unlock feature available too.
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HONOR 20 Lite Specifications

Size: 154.8 x 73.64 x 7.95 mm
Weight: 164 g
Color: Phantom Blue, Phantom Red
Display:  6.21-Inch FHD+ Display
Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels
CPU: Kirin 710F Octa-core Processor
OS: EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9.0
Memory:  4 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
Camera:

32 MP Front Camera
24 MP (f/1.8) + 8 MP (f/2.4) + 2 MP (f/2.4) Triple Rear Camera

Battery: 3,400mAh with Fast Charging

Camera
Like we mentioned earlier, it is still rare for a mid-range smartphone to feature a triple camera setup. HONOR 20 Lite comes with a 24MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. As these cameras also come with AI features such as scene recognition, it offers a decent camera performance at most conditions. There is even a night mode to produce great quality photos at night.

The front selfie camera is a really good one at 32MP. As you might expect, the selfie camera comes with features like AI beautifications and AR lens. From our experience, we can take bright and clear selfies in both outdoor and in-door (backlit) situations, which is quite impressive.

Gaming Performance
Powered by Kirin 710 processor and 4 GB RAM, HONOR 20 Lite can handle multitasking and mobile gaming at ease. Although it can’t run every mobile game at the highest graphics settings, the gaming performance is smooth with stable FPS thanks to the GPU Turbo 2.0.

The few games we tested with HONOR 20 Lite are PUBG Mobile, Laplace M and Bleach Mobile 3D. It can only run PUBG Mobile at HD graphics, but the maps render pretty fast while we are in-game. Laplace M and Bleach Mobile 3D perform well on the device, it doesn’t get overheated rapidly too.
The highest graphics settings we can get in PUBG Mobile
Battery
Games like Laplace M require lots of grinding, and HONOR 20 Lite doesn’t disappoint us in its battery performance. It features a modest 3,400mAh battery that only used up 10% after 30 minutes on Laplace M. You can expect it to easily go through a day (under normal usage) without having to recharge.
Verdict

We don’t know the price for HONOR 20 Lite yet, but it will be a worth and affordable one. Aside from having the triple camera, it is gorgeous in its design and decent in its gaming performance. It should be in your consideration list if you are looking for a good looking smartphone with a triple camera and good performance, but short of budget.
For more information about HONOR 20 Lite, you can visit the HONOR official site or Facebook.

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Kingston Technology partners with NXP Semiconductors

Kingston will be continuing its partnership with NXP Semiconductors. This partnership will bring the latter’s latest chipset to life. As a result, Kingston’s multimedia cards (eMMC) will be part of the reference board for NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus application processors.

This is not the first time that Kingston joined forces with the semiconductor company. Kingston’s discrete memory and storage solutions were also embedded on the previous-generation i.MX 6 and i.MX 7 series processor boards.

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According to Kingston:
“We are honored to extend our partnership with NXP, one of the top semiconductor companies in the world, on their latest i.MX 8M Plus evaluation kit. Kingston products power machines and devices everywhere from data centers to corporate and client PCs, as well as many embedded products. We have been in the memory business for over 33 years and working with NXP is a great way to enhance our embedded solutions business.”
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According to NXP Semiconductors:
“Our latest i.MX 8M Plus processor focuses on machine learning, vision, multimedia as well as industrial IoT devices. As with prior NXP applications processors, it is great to work with Kingston and include their embedded memory solutions with our evaluation kits that are sent to developers and manufacturers. Our relationship runs deep on both engineering and marketing levels.”

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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Review – An Addicting Serenade To The Final Fantasy Series

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is the third game in the Theatrhyhtm Final Fantasy spin-off that places the merry melodies of the franchise into a rhythm game combined with a number of traditional RPG elements.

With Final Fantasy’s immense library of music tracks, a rhythm game served as a great idea but Final Bar Line pushes the concept even further, with addicting gameplay, customizable characters, and a collection of other goodies. It makes for a spectacular final crescendo for the series’ 35th Anniversary.

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The Main Modes

There are two main single-player modes in Theatrythm Final Bar Line: Series Quests, and Music Stages. The Series Quests are the main campaign where you progress through the tracks of each Final Fantasy game to unlock songs and characters. This makes for a nice trip down memory lane reliving the most memorable boss battles and dungeons from each title. Playing this mode also unlocks the songs and characters for the Music Stages so it’s important to start here.
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Music Stages is where you can replay any song you’ve unlocked in order to get a better score. This mode is your usual rhythm game-free mode where you can play any songs from across each game. There’s even an option to choose from three different kinds of difficulty styles. After a while, you’ll probably find yourself spending more time here going back to your favorite tunes.
Speaking of the tunes, the game has an amazing selection of Final Fantasy tracks, with music representing each numbered entry plus many of the spin-offs with over 385 tracks, the largest in the series so far. This is a great number but even then I have noticed a couple of big-name songs from the series like ‘Eyes on Me’ or ‘Melodies of Life’ have been locked behind the digital deluxe edition, essentially as DLC. I know there are already a hundred good songs in the game but it feels a little wrong that some of the most iconic songs in the franchise aren’t in the base game. The tracklist just doesn’t feel complete without them.
The Active-Time Music System

The gameplay loop of Threatrhythym is pretty simple, you play through one of the many songs from the Final Fantasy series, orbs will float across the screen and you have to press the button or direction in time with the music as they fly into your crosshairs. There are three main varieties, regular orbs, orbs that require flicking the analog stick in the right direction, and orbs that require you to hold the button for a certain amount of time.
Holding the button you be a pain at times since certain maps will require you to move the held-down orb across a track with the analog stick. Back on the 3DS, this was down with the touchpad so moving to the regular controller can feel a little stiff and imprecise at first. Thankfully with a little practice, you do get used to it and it started feeling more natural to manage the speed of each movement.
What’s more interesting however is that the game isn’t just about getting through the levels. While you play the song, your characters will be battling enemies and the better you perform, the more damage you deal, killing off enemies who’ll be replaced with stronger foes including big-name Final villains. How do you deal more damage? That’s where the RPG elements come in.
An RPG Rhythm Game

One thing you learn about Final Fantasy spin-offs is that they’ll try to put RPG elements in anything, whether it’s a fighting game, racing game, or rhythm game, turning the songs into RPG encounters. These come in the form of leveling up your characters and equipping them with spells, items, and summons.
Leveling up your units not only gives them stronger stats but you’ll also gain access to useful skills which are very beneficial to get better rewards and scores. Besides that, using the summons is just as addicting as it is in the mainline games, allowing a powerful godlike being to come in and really rack up the damage for you. Overall the RPG elements add a whole other layer of complexity to the game that’ll leave you managing the menus to create the perfect team, creating the same sense of satisfaction you’d get from doing so in a numbered title.
Equipping Your Time

Each party consists of four characters and you need to be selective when choosing which characters to use. The different characters will specialize in different roles like DPS, Healer, Tank, and Magic. This means that as fun as it sounds making your own dream team that only consists of the series protagonists like Lightning, Cloud, Terra, or Noctis might not be the best idea, since they are mostly pure DPS. Like in traditional RPGs, You’ll need tanks to keep your team from getting too many hits, and healers to bring your single health bar back up.
Switching between parties is also important because each stage has different enemies with specific weaknesses that you need counter, but even if you want to use the same party, it’s still fairly doable to clear the stages, and although your score won’t be as high.
In general, the game is very generous with the difficulty, allowing you to easily clear even with a large number of misses. You can however crank up the challenge to the higher modes if you want something a little harder with faster and more frequent inputs. This still doesn’t affect the RPG elements much but it is a rhythm game first and foremost so it makes sense for the music to be the main focus.
Multiplayer

Finally, there’s Multi Battle which is the multiplayer portion of the game. This works fairly simply, you choose a song (or just pick the random option) and compete with another player to see who can play through it with a higher score.
 I didn’t get to play much because it’s the lair of expert players that already played the game for at least 40 – 50 hours, but as far as matchmaking goes, it’s not bad and I can still join any room made by other players fairly quickly.

Be warned that it is very skill-based, not only emphasizing your skill in keeping to the beat, but also the start of your party. Even if all the players in the room manage to get a Perfect Chain, it’s the person with the strongest party members that will get the best score since they’ll be the one dealing the most damage. Getting the top score also means you can get the best rewards, It’s a pretty competitive experience but I appreciate the amount of skill and preparation that involves.
The Collectables

If you want a great from all the battles and music, you can take a peek into the game’s various collectibles. The Museum Menu gives you access to all sorts of digital goodies that you collect through playing the Series Quests such as CollectaCards, movies, songs, and more. CollectaCards are particularly important because they can raise the stats of each character which automatically makes them stronger.
My favorite part of the collectibles is easily the Music Player which is the easiest way for you to enjoy the 400 songs in the game. It’s basically like owning your own little dream library of Final Fantasy and Square Enix music with useful features such as repeating the same song or customizing your own playlist. I can certainly see some people getting the game just for the music alone.
Final Bar Line

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is the perfect way to end The Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary. It’s a game that really celebrates everything Final Fantasy is. It represents every mainline Final Fantasy game, plus some of the spin-offs, and highlights brilliant music that inhabits each one of them. Yes, it’d be better if certain tracks weren’t hidden behind DLC but with so many tracks to choose from, it’s not like the base game has a bad selection.
The RPG elements add a great level of replayability and depth to the gameplay, giving you many options to boost your score even higher, not to mention continuing FF’s great tradition of placing RPG elements on different genres. And this isn’t even going into the other collectibles you can find to learn more about the series in all its ups and downs.
Overall, this is a brilliant rhythm game and a loving homage to all things Final Fantasy, reminding us that the Final Fantasy series will always have another encore.
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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is available for Nintendo Switch, and PS4.
A review code was provided by the publisher and the game was reviewed on the PS4.

Theatrhythm Final Bar LinePublisher: Square EnixDeveloper: indieszeroAnnounce Date:  2023-02-16Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is packed with 385 carefully selected music tracks from across the whole Final Fantasy series.

The core game includes popular tracks from over 40 different games, featuring the latest music from Final Fantasy I through to Final Fantasy XV in the main series, as well as remakes, spin-offs, and various different soundtrack CDs.

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The Review

                    Theatrhythm Final Bar Line

80%
Score

PROS
 Addicting rhythm gameplay with unique RPG elements Very replayable, especially for hardcore players in Multi Battle Tons of content to enjoy and collect

CONS
 Some are the best FF songs are hidden away as DLC

Review Breakdown

80%
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Fans Theorize That The Halo TV Series Was Originally Meant To Be a Mass Effect Series

The Paramount+ Halo Series has been divisive among fans, to say the least to the point that there’s a theory circulating around that the series was originally meant to adapt a different sci-fi gaming series: Mass Effect.

The Halo series has been criticized for its’ heavy diversions from the franchise lore including the silent, faceless Masterchief constantly taking his helmet off but could this all be because he was never meant to be a Chief, but rather a Shepard.

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Tumblr user superectojazzmage made a post summarizing all the similarities between the Halo Series and the plot of Mass Effect and finding that they have a number of elements in common.
Common arguments for this theory are the characterization of Master Chief, not only showing his face but the greater emphasis on intimacy and sexuality, making the character feel far more reminiscent of Commander Shepard who’s far more well known for their alien bonking shenanigans. He even kind of looks like the default male Shepard.
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There’s also a focus on internal intergalactic politics and the mystery of the covenant’s motives rather than the larger-scale alien conflicts that Halo tends to be known for.
The Tumblr user is far from the only person to pick up on the connection between the Halo TV show and Mass Effect. Several Halo fans over social media have also found similarities between the two:

This is literally Mass Effect at this point with Halo architecture
— Justin (@Ruthless_Anubis) May 12, 2022

I am more convinced now more than ever that the Halo TV series is just a reworked draft script for the Mass Effect amazon series. It all fits.
— Based Full Frontal (Totally not Char!) (@BasedFrontal) May 13, 2022

The entire approach to this Halo show has been backwards. From what I’m seeing they’re writing Master Chief more like a male Commander Shepard from Mass Effect. Two very different universes.
— Volk (@Volkerstime) May 12, 2022

It should also be noted that the first episode of the Halo series has an easter egg where an operator can be heard over the radio saying “Commander Shepherd, you are requested at the Skillian Response Center.” This was confirmed to be an intentional easter egg with 343 Industries Kiki Wolfkill saying “Everybody loves Mass Effect”.
At this point, we must say that there is no actual evidence or confirmation from the staff that this theory is true and I think it is unlikely that it’s true. While it is possible that the series creators took some inspiration from Mass Effect I feel it’s a little too farfetched to say that they specifically wanted to make Mass Effect and had to rework it into Halo.
With that said, you can argue the fact that fans would rather believe that the show was originally meant to be another franchise, is a sign of the disconnect between the show and the original games.
In my opinion, a lot of the bigger problems fans have with the Halo Series come from the attempt to make it more “Hollywood friendly” for lack of a better term. Relationship drama with a more “relatable” main character are pretty much the cornerstone of what is perceived to be popular television. That’s likely the reason they wanted to squeeze them into the show.
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Grimlight enters over 24 hours total time of maintenance

Grimlight continues to be plagued with issues, as it enters over 24 hours total time of being in maintenance. Players are unable to enter the game, and of course, all people want to do is to get into the game to play it. Let’s have a look at a rough timeline from the initial pre-registration announcement to the present issues.

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On 6 May 2022, the game begins accepting pre-registrations on for both Android and iOS players. The milestone rewards go up to 100,000 users.

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The 50,000 milestone is hit roughly a month later, followed by the 100,000 in just over 2 weeks.

3 days later, the release date gets announced for 7 July, 01:00 UTC. The game would be available for Global and South Korea. There would then be a pre-download available the day before.

The first of the issues get acknowledged about 3 hours after the pre-download announcement. This marks the start of the Grimlight maintenance trench, first a 3 hour maintenance, further extended by 4, and so forth. The server would be temporarily open for brief periods, like one for testing, and servers also sputtering back alive for Global players.

The Global server also had another maintenance period alongside the Asian server for more fixes. It was supposed to go back up again, but once more, the hapless Asian server remains on fire. It did briefly work, but not long enough to support the players trying to get back in.

The Asian server would get additional compensation for being down longer. Nonetheless, the problem remains in which players are still unable to actually play the game. At present, the total compensation for the server issues were last given as follows:

34 Total Memory Shards (10 default + 24 delay)
1 Random 5* Hero Ticket
200 Keys [ ed. note: stamina items ]

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Unsurprisingly, there are some players who are showing their displeasure by giving the game a 1-star rating due to being unable to access the game as a result of all the maintenance issues.
For more timely and quicker updates, you would probably like to join the official Discord so that you can keep up with the announcements. As for the dev team, god speed with the fixes.
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GrimlightDeveloper: GaudiumRelease Date: 2022-07-07Android, iOS
Awaken to a new beginning in a world of dreams and fairy tales. [Grimlight]

The world of Phantasia is filled with mystery and wonder but has been eroded away by the Dreamless, shadowy entities that seek to corrupt all living things and consume the world into the endless void.

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Pre-registration for global version of Destiny Child now open

Shift Up and Line Games have just announced the opening of the pre-registration for the global version of Destiny Child. Scheduled for a launch in December 2018, the game is currently allowing Taiwan and Thailand players to sign up using Line.

To recap, in Destiny Child, you take on the role of a devil who lives the life of a human after being bored with the underworld. You are then suddenly dragged into a war that decides who the new king of the devil is. To aid you, you enter into contracts with girls known as Childs.

If you are not familiar with games of this genre, rest assured, as Destiny Child features a rather extensive tutorial which will guide you through with the cards thoroughly explained on their usage. Other aspects of the game are also detailed, so you will be proficient in no time at all.
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Speaking of its other features, in addition to building your deck, there are various customisation options made available. The game employs the use of the Live 2D Technology, giving the characters a pseudo-3D appearance while allowing them to maintain their 2D aesthetics.

Although the pre-registration is only up for Taiwan and Thailand users for now, the game is surely releasing in more area since it is stated “global”. Be sure to sign up now (if you are allowed to) to get a rare unit, which should give you a head start.
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Ragnarok M: Eternal Love will launch at the end of October!

Ever since Ragnarok M: Eternal Love (SEA ver.) has started its pre-registration activity in September, over 1.3 million fans have pre-registered their interest for the official launch. We are excited to see the game live as well, and now the wait is going to over – the game will launch (open beta) on October 31! Ahead of its official launch, the officials had an interview with Wang-Li Xing (邢万里), the producer of Ragnarok M: Eternal Love too.

Wang-Li Xing (邢万里)
Just like anyone else, Wang-Li Xing is a player and a fan of the original RO, while most of the members in his team are the same. And this is why he wishes to bring all the great memories of playing RO to a wider audience. The SEA launch of ROM: Eternal Love will be available in 5 languages – English, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Simplified Chinese.

The version available at launch will be the EP3.0 (War of Emperium) version, which it features 10 classes and contents from the previous versions. Also, ROM will make its appearance during the Thailand Game Show (TGS) from October 26 to 28. Those who attend the event can try out the game beforehand and get some exclusive merchandise!
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Ragnarok M: Eternal Love (SEA ver.) is currently having its closed beta test, and will be available to the public from October 31. Stay tuned for the updates!

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SAO Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night for Singapore theaters 2021

Singaporean fans of Sword Art Online will be able to catch the upcoming SAO Progressive movie, Aria of a Starless Night in Singapore theaters sometime 2021. SAO Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night will be screened in Singapore theaters through ODEX Private Limited, as announced via their Facebook page. ODEX typically also distributes to other countries within Southeast Asia, though it was not specified at this juncture.

The movie is the second film in the Sword Art Online franchise. However, chronologically, it takes place in the earlier episodes of season 1 of the Sword Art Online anime. This is because it is based on the Progressive light novel spin-off series of the main franchise. Sword Art Online: Progressive revisits Kirito and Asuna’s earlier days and how they climbed the starting floors of Aincrad Tower.

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The Japanese release is slated for a Autumn 2021 screening according to the Japanese website, with the following keyart promoting the movie. Presumably Singaporean fans won’t need to wait too long till they can watch the movie themselves either.

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The movie will be including a new character, Mito, voiced by Inori Minase, while leads Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and Haruka Tomatsu will return to voice Kirito and Asuna respectively.

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vivo V17 PRO launches in Malaysia 1 October 2019 – Six Cameras, Perfect Shot at RM1,699

Watch out Malaysians! The latest in the V series, the vivo V17 Pro, will launches in Malaysia 1 October 2019 at the price of RM1,699!

The V series has been vivo’s flagship model specialising in high-resolution cameras since its 2009 inception. It is also the company’s mid-range ‘mobilegraphy’ smartphone line! The vivo V17 Pro, Vivo Malaysia’s newest camera-centric phone, packs six cameras at once. Be sure to capture the perfect shot every time.

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“Shoot Beyond Limits” with the vivo V17 Pro. With the first Dual Elevating Front Cameras, a 32MP front camera and 8MP Super Wide Angle Selfie – able to capture up to 105 degrees – on top of Selfie Softlight and Vivo’s exclusive Super Night Selfie, your selfies and wefies will show the best of you no matter dawn or dusk. The unibody alloy design ensures the elevating mechanism is built to last, blending in with artistic elegance.

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Let’s not forget the AI Quad rear cameras: 48MP main camera, 8MP Super Wide Angle sensor for those grand landscape shots and two 2MP camera sensors (bokeh and super macro lens). Get cool poses from the Pose Master feature, or use “Super Night Mode” for the best clarity photos even at night.
The notch-free 6.44″ 20:9 ratio Super AMOLED Ultra FullView Display lets you see your photos in crystal-clear clarity. For your videos and games, that’s a 91.65% screen-to-body ratio! The earpiece is also hidden within the elevating mechanism.
For security, vivo’s industry leading In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology means a safer and easier unlock; with the higher fingerprint pixel density and sophisticated algorithm. Just because there’s plenty of focus on the cameras, the vivo V17 Pro is good for gamers too! The optimized Game Mode provides a smooth gaming experience. Multi-Turbo acceleration technology allows for more exhilarating gameplay! Break out the Voice Changer to get into character better!

The vivo V17 Pro packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE processor, 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and 4,100mAh battery with Dual-Engine Fast Charging Technology. It also comes with a USB Type-C, for faster charging and quicker data transfer. Two colours are available: Knight Black and Crystal White. Check out vivo’s Facebook and official website for more!

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Elden Ring Has Sold 20 Million Units Worldwide

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and FromSoftware Inc have just announced that Elden Ring has sold more than 20 Million Units Worldwide.

For those who were living under a rock for the past year, Elden Ring is an action RPG set in the lands between. Players get to explore a vast open world featuring breathtaking sights and various situations; filled with complex and detailed dungeons in their journey of becoming the Elden Lord.

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This titled has amassed fans since its release back in 25th February 2022, and has now shipped more than 20 million units worldwide to date. Elden Ring has also received various awards, including “Game of the Year”, among other awards such as “Best Role Playing Game” and “Best Narrative” during The Game Awards 2022.
It’s also worth nothing that Elden Ring is the best selling FromSoftware’s Soulsborne series. This put Elden Ring as the all-time highest selling game in the Soulsborne series. The Souls series has always been a niche genre, with how new player unfriendly the series had been infamously known for.
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Elden Ring is currently available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One and PC via Steam. For future updates and announcements on Elden Ring, do check out Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia’s official website here.

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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