God of War Ragnarok Review – The Boy Becomes A Man

Ragnarok has arrived, a war so large in scale that it causes the world itself to end, but the Vikings of old wouldn’t have the apocalypse in any other way. The same can be said for God of War Ragnarok.

While Kratos’s latest tale of god killing and son raising may at times feel too similar to the first game, it does everyone both a sequel and the end of a saga should. The gameplay is updated, the world of vaster than ever, and this father-son story comes to a fitting end.

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Preparing For Ragnarok
God of War Ragnarok starts off pretty much where the last game ended. After Kratos and Atreus’ adventure to reach the top of Jotunheim, they are now faced with a far great threat told by the prophecy – Ragnarok, the war of the gods that will lead to the end of the world. In order to prevent this, Atreus wants to seek the truth about himself as Loki while keeping many secrets from his father. Meanwhile, Kratos doesn’t want to be involved in anything whether it’s Ragnarok or dealing with Norse gods. Unfortunately, they want to be involved with him as figures like Freya and Thor now hunt down the pair.
Kratos’ days of killing gods are way behind him and he just wants to have a peaceful life with his son, but alas Atreus’ curiosity and determination to prove himself leads the two on a new journey. Setting aside all the incredible spectacle of the game, the biggest strength of the story is the characters. The father-and-son relationship is better than ever. It really gives you insight into both Kratos and Atreus and shows how much they’ve grown, especially if you remember all of the key story moments from the first game.
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 It’s also important to mention that Atreus is not the little “Boy” anymore. He’s far more mature and portrayed as a more established character. Besides Kratos and Atreus, almost all of the main characters especially the ones that reappeared from the first game also have their own key story moments that evolved through the game. Though there are a few that don’t end up with as prominent of a role as I hoped.
I can’t say much more beyond this for spoilers reasons, but if you’re here to see the conclusion of God of War’s Norse Saga, it may not be as crazy as some people theorize but I doubt you’ll be disappointed.
The Art of War
Honestly, if you already played the original game, then there’s not much I can discuss with the combat since the base mechanic and even almost all of the moveset are still the same but with some notable touch-ups and improvements.
Kratos has access to both the Leviathan Axe and Blade of Chaos far earlier in the game, giving you a lot more options for attacks from the get-go. Kratos can perform various new techniques, one of them, that is easily the most useful is Frost Awaken where he freezes the Leviathan Axe to strengthen it for his next attack. This can be used to stagger any enemy. It’s such a simple technique and yet effective at canceling any enemy moves. This means you can play more aggressively instead of always keeping a distance.
You also have your usual light attack, and heavy attack, as well as the Spartan Rage which is this special meter for Kratos berserk mode, which allows him to perform a barrage of unblockable melee attacks. This ability is now revamped and Kratos can choose between three different Spartan Rage forms consisting of Wrath, Fury, and Valor. The former two give different offensive attacks while the latter heals health. Overall they’re pretty fun although you probably won’t need Valor that often since you get so little health from it anyway.
Besides the normal moveset, Kratos can perform Light and Heavy Runic attacks by inserting special Gems into his weapon. There’s also a Shield that he can use to defend, parry, or break enemy defense entirely.  Lastly, there are different Relics that can give you unique abilities but they have a cooldown period. The difference is not too drastic to the first game, but the new stuff does give a lively twist to combat.
As for Atreus, he’s definitely undergone some big changes and contributes more to fights. I can’t exactly discuss any further though, besides saying that he still mainly acts as support that you can command in battle by shooting arrows at enemies or solving puzzles.
Enemies of The Gods

The enemies have also seen an overhaul with a wider range of different creatures for Kratos to fight. Enemy attacks now have different color indicators consisting of Yellow for the heavy attacks that can be parried, Blue for a dangerous charged-up attack that you need to break with your Shield, and Red for attacks that you need to dodge. There’s also a stun bar underneath the enemy health bar to indicate how close they are to a weakened state before you can execute brutal takedowns. This makes them a lot more challenging and keeps you on your toes during fights. It’s a lot harder to just wail on the monsters and expect results.
If it’s not enough to make them challenging, there are now Nightmare Creatures that can possess enemies and make them much stronger, with some encounters just being straight-up brutal: Einherjar can apply Bifrost that can take a chunk of Kratos’s health, Elves that inhabit Alfheim are very fast and annoying, and so on. It’s a savage world out there but it keeps the game exciting as there’s always something new to challenge.
Forging Your Armour

Like with combat, the customization is still mainly the same as in the first game but more polished. The dwarf brothers, Brok and Sindri are back as the main blacksmiths that you’ll find setting up shop wherever you go. Upgrading weapons and armor is very important because this is the most effective way to enhance Kratos’ capabilities in combat. They allow him to increase his level, and stats as well as learn some new moves.
You can upgrade your axe, blades, and armor as you’d expect but there are also these new amulets of Ygdrassil that requires upgrading for greater buffs like increased offense or health. Each realm in the game has its own set of Amulets and you can get even better buffs if you have a complete set of the same type.
Kratos and Atreus have their own skill tree that is separated by their weapons. Unlocking a skill is easy because it only costs XP. The harder part however is upgrading your weapon to access the higher-skill tiers. Upgrading a weapon is not costly but the special material that you need to upgrade them is very rare and can only be obtained by making significant progress through the game. This isn’t a bad thing but it should be noted for those looking to obtain every piece of armor and weapon.
The customization as a whole is straightforward and while the game admittedly is a bit on the easy side (at least on normal difficulty) it still gives enough options to essentially build your own Kratos.
Exploring Midgard

Just like I mentioned in our early preview, the world of Ragnarok feels more open. This is mainly because you can now explore all of the nine realms and each of them looks fantastic. Svartalfheim is probably my favorite because of its sheer size and beautiful scenery, but generally, all of the realms are very diverse and unique from one another.
Some of these did exist in God of War (2018) but Ragnarok did a great job at making sure that each one of them feels different enough that you want to explore them a second time. The biggest example is The Lake of Nine in Midgard which used to serve as the hub area from the previous game. It’s portrayed as this beautiful lake with breathtaking scenery. You can even see Jormungandr chilling from the distance. In this game, however, the whole lake is completely frozen because of Fimbulwinter. At first, I didn’t even realize it and thought that I was exploring a brand new area but no, this is where you used to pass when traveling between realms. I honestly spend quite a lot of time just appreciating the beauty of the world while listening to Mimir’s stories.
Besides following the main quest, you can definitely expect a lot of side activities to do. Whether hunting for treasures, collectibles, or simply doing Favors (side quest), there’s always something to enjoy to pass the time before you’re ready to advance the story. Favors can be very important as some of them are pretty relevant to the main quest. This makes them feel extra rewarding when you go out of your way to complete them. They’re certainly not your typical fetch quests at the very least.
Swinging Kratos

Another new feature is that Kratos can swing around with his Blade of Chaos. You can reach high or far away places using the blades, which is something I definitely missed from the classic God of War series. This also changes so much to how the game feels, including the level design where some combat-oriented areas are structured so you can make use of the swinging mechanic because Kratos can also perform death from above. It makes the fights feel grander and our protagonists feel all the more powerful.
PS5 Performance & Accesibility

There’s not much to add in terms of performance. The game runs beautifully on both PS5 and PS4 and can be played as a continuous one-shot experience with almost no loading (except when dying).
It’s also not a PlayStation exclusive without a number of cool accessibility options to fiddle around with. There are at least over 60 options available that are divided by categories specifically for audio, combat, motion reduction, navigation & puzzles, playstyle, controller, visual assist, and more. Safe to say that anyone with special needs can now finally follow Kratos’ new journey. There’s even a quick recap of the previous game so newcomers can catch up with the story before starting the game properly.
God of War Ragnarok

On the surface, it might look like the same game but God of War Ragnarok is truly a worthy sequel that expands on God of War (2018) in almost every way. The story presents a fitting climax to the journey of Kratos and Atreus which will keep you gripped to the end, complete with the over-the-top god fights fans have come to love from the series.
As far as gameplay goes, it may seem similar but it certainly feels smoother. The smaller aspects like more enemy variety, the new moves, and the verticle progression add up to make the world of Midgard feel far larger and more alive than it ever did in the first game. Kratos has come to the end of a long road and fans have much to look forward to as he and his son descend into an all-out war.
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God of War Ragnarok will launch on the 9th of November for PS4 and PS5.
Review copy provided by PlayStation. The game was played on the PS5.

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The Review

                    God of War Ragnarok

90%
Score

PROS
 Good story that completes the Norse Saga Welcomed new combat additions Vibrant world to explore with meaningful side content

CONS
 Might feel a little too samey for some people

Review Breakdown

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Kakao Games to publish Uma Musume in South Korea

Not long since the official launch of Uma Musume for Japan – which was in fact just a mere week ago give or take – Kakao Games has signed on a publishing deal with Cygames to release the game in South Korea. As the article from Inven notes, Kakao Games is also publishing World Flipper and Princess Connect Re: Dive in the country. Cygames itself has likewise been active in registering for related trademarks in the country since 2018.

Considering the popularity of the title be it anime or the brand new game in Japan, this is hardly an unexpected move, but it might be surprising to some to see the speed of which the deal has been reached. Uma Musume getting published and localized in Korea can easily open the path to equally swift releases for more global territories, pending publishing parties willing to pick it up.

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Kakao Games will also be handling the global launch of World Flipper, set for a release sometime 2021, while Princess Connect Re: Dive‘s English release is under Crunchyroll Games.
You can check out our first impressions of the horse girl training simulator game here. After the game having been stuck in development hell for a while, it’s a good thing it’s being enthusiastically received. We’ll keep an eye out for the game’s potential English release.
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Ragnarok Online is coming back to Malaysia and Singapore, beta launch soon

Rejoice Ragnorak Online fans! As Ragnarok Online is making a comeback in Malaysia and Singapore, the official has held a launch event at Publika Mall yesterday. As expected, the event has received overwhelmed response from the fans (even under the heavy rain).

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The event reaches its climax when the publisher, Electronics Extreme finally announces something that we have been eagerly waiting for – the beta launch dates. Here are the details:

Closed Beta – 27 to 29 November (data wipe)
Open Beta – 30 November (no data wipe)

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CBT 27-29 November/ OBT 30 November
Here are the dates for Closed Beta and Open Beta for Ragnarok Online MYSG, the official PC MMORPG develop by Gravity and published by Electronics Extreme!Closed Beta: 27 Nov, Mon, 3:00PM to 29 Nov, Wed, 3:00PM (data wipe)Open Beta launch: 30 Nov, Thursday (no data wipe, claim event items)Download game client here: https://goo.gl/1kmrFCEveryone can take part in Closed Beta as long as you have registered an account – https://roextreme.com/mysg/registerRead the latest news and events here: https://roextreme.com/mysg/news/
Posted by Ragnarok Online MYSG on Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Also, a few talks from the developer – Gravity and the publisher – Electronics Extreme mentioned that the relaunch version of Ragnarok Online will be “free-to-play” and “free-to-win”, suggesting that no premium in-game item is purchasable (with cash) in the game.

Fans of Ragnarok Online will probably aware that bot players were one of the most troubling issues in the past and to solve this issue, the publisher stated that they have developed a powerful anti-cheat tool for the game.
some of the future plans for Ragnarok IP
For those who are interested to join the beta test, you can follow our link below. Other than that, the publisher also plans to bring more Ragnarok IPs to Malaysia and Singapore (especially mobile games) so stay tuned!
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Chaos;Child comes to Android

An Android version of Chaos;Child had made its way to Google Play on 28 May 2017 in Japan. Between release until 11 June 2017, the game will by priced at JPY 2,000 yen before reverting to JPY 4,800.

As you may already know, Chaos;Child is part of the Science Adventure Series, which also produced the hit that was Steins;Gate. The game takes place in Shibuya, several years following an earthquake which nearly decimated the district in its entirety. You fill the shoes of Takuru Miyashiro, a high school student who lost both his parents and friends in the disaster.

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A series of bizarre murders begin to take place in Shibuya, to which our hero notices that they match the dates of another series of murders which occurred six years before. Equipped with this knowledge, Takuru and his newfound friends must investigate the mysteries revolving around the incidents.
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Apex Legends Mobile: Loba arrives in a Cold Snap

Apex Legends Mobile has launched its Season 1 update, Cold Snap, and the inclusion of Loba. Other additions with this update includes an all-new Battle Pass, and the Climatizer Town Takeover to pick up Frosted loot boxes for Diamonds to spend in the store.

Apex Legends Mobile players will be able to obtain Loba at Battle Pass level 25 or from the store.

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When Loba was nine, she looked on as simulacrum hitman Revenant killed her family. Left with nothing, Loba survived by picking pockets. Everything changed when she broke into a supposedly impenetrable facility and got her hands on the Jump Drive tech stored inside. With her new teleportation bracelet, the most secure and unattainable items were within her reach. So was her dream of living the high life. Now, she’s joined the apex games for a little R&R: riches and revenge.
Passive: Eye For Quality
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Nearby Epic and Legendary loot can be seen through walls.
Tactical: Burglars Best Friend.
Teleport instantly by throwing your jump drive bracelet to a targeted location.
Ultimate Ability: Black Market Boutique
Place a portable shop on the ground that allows you and your allies to instantly loot the surrounding area.

For more details regarding the patch, check out the official website.
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Live like a hero, play like a Legend! Apex Legends™ Mobile is here.

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Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation celebrates one million download milestone

Barely a week after its launch on 22 January 2018, Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation has gotten well over one million downloads, according to Sega.

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In order to celebrate this milestone, the developer will be kicking off two campaigns.
Missions to Acquire Lots of Magnetite (from January 30 at 15:00 JST to February 13 at 14:59 JST)
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Earn an assortment of rewards by clearing missions during the event. You will receive 300,000 Magnetite upon finishing all of them
One Million Download Commemoration Present (from January 30 at 15:00 JST to February 13 at 14:59 JST)
All users who are currently playing or start before 30 January 2018 at 14:59 JST will receive 100 Gems, one High-Rank Summons Ticket, two Muscle Drinks, one three-star Yata no Kagami, and 10,000 Makka.
Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation is currently available for download on the Android and iOS platforms.

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[Gamescom 2019] Death Stranding – Mama, Deadman, Gameplay

Ever mysterious Death Stranding has more character introductions courtesy of Hideo Kojima. We’re introduced to Mama, played by Margaret Qualey.

We can hear a baby, but can’t see one. Kojima explains Mama’s baby was born “on the other side”, but that they are still connected through an umbilical cord. We see Deadman here too, played by Guillermo del Toro. He’s certainly being very technical about BB.

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That’s not all, we’ve got a sneak peek at gameplay, with more hinted for Tokyo Games Show. We join a sleeping Sam. Urinating and emptying your bladder is something you can do, and one wonders how important it’ll be. We’re told if we do the same action in the same spot, something good can happen, like the mushroom popping up. Sam deploys a ladder, and he arrives at some pod tastefully decorated with the Kojima Productions logo. He seems to be able to deliver items for requests, and also register the area map with his dog tags?
Sam’s fall off the cliff agitates BB, and you’ll be able to use the controller motion controls to soothe the baby. Handle with care, or the baby will get angry. Just like a real child! At any rate, “connecting” is essential, though we don’t get details on how that’ll work.
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We’ll look forward to learning more (or less?) of Death Stranding!

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Perfect World Mobile to launch in Malaysia and Singapore, pre-registration starts now

Perfect World Mobile was launched in China last March, and now the game is getting an official release in Malaysia and Singapore thanks to Efun! For those who are new, Perfect World Mobile is a massive 3D MMORPG based on the popular Perfect World IP. The PC version was first launched back in 2006, which is then become one of the most classic MMORPG among Malaysians and Singaporeans.

The mobile version will feature graphics that are even more gorgeous than the PC version, as well as the original settings and character classes. You will also get to ride a flying mount and take part in aerial combat. Of course, classic modes such as massive clan war and boss raid are featured too.
Here is our gameplay when it is launched in China:

We don’t know whether there will be an English version yet, so stay tuned for more info! You can now pre-register for the game at their official site, or visit the official Facebook page for further updates.
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PUMA x SEGA Sneakers Coming To Malaysia!

Good news to SEGA or PUMA fans out there! The much awaited news has just dropped in on us from the collaborations of PUMA and SEGA that was first announced back in March! They have revealed a new set of sneakers of the PUMA x SEGA RS-0 Sonic and Dr. Eggman sneakers that’s coming on June 5th worldwide!

The RS-0 Sonic sneaker’s main color is blue which represents Sonic the Hedgehog. No, that’s not the skin of Sonic because if it is, then for every pair of the RS-0 sneakers will cost 1 Sonic’s life! Jokes aside, no Sonic was harmed in the process of making this sweet pair of sneakers. If you noticed the hint of yellow and green color on the sneakers as well, that actually represents the iconic Green Hill Zone from the game!

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Just like Sonic, the sneaker is made from a textured suede that is reminiscent of Sonic’s blue coat with a striking red outsole that stands for his shoes. If you look closer on it, there’s also gold rings lined up to the side from the back!

Then we have the RS-0 Dr. Eggman, Sonic’s archnemesis, which is red in color with yellow caution stripes that represents the Eggmobile from the game. The metallic outsole and caution stripes are a representation of his scientific evil machinery. Instead of having gold rings lined on the side from the back like Sonic’s, Dr. Eggman’s has his fireballs lined up there! While the gold rings are inserted in the lace.
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As 2018 marks the year of PUMA’s reboot of their 80’s Running System range with the all-new RS-0 model, they have partnered with influential and creative brands like SEGA through innovative designs. Hopefully we’ll see more exciting designs that complements games in the world of fashion, lifestyle and art in the future!
The PUMA x SEGA RS-0 Sonic and Dr. Eggman sneakers will be available at PUMA Sunway Pyramid, Crossover and Sole What and will be retailing for RM 610.

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Kalpa of Universe open beta available in China

The open beta of Kalpa of Universe is now available in China, for iOS, Android as well as PC. Going by the official website – found here – there is cross-platform save support, which is pretty nice. The PC version will take up 4.6 GB with the recommended specs given as follows:

OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64-bit
Memory: 4GB or above

It will not run on Windows XP, nor does it mention it will support OSes like Linux or Mac. To celebrate the 3 million pre-registration milestone, players will be able to get a whole bunch of rewards including currency and growth materials until 8 April, 04:59, which is presumably when either the Kalpa of Universe open beta ends, or the game officially launches. Your character will need to reach level 5 on your character and receive the goodies through the in-game missions.

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Since the game is from ZLONGAME, it does have some odds of being available globally, but of course, that’s no guarantee. After all, English speaking readers will probably not recognize the 天地劫 series of games as its known, the first game of which came out back in 1993. The last game of the series was released in 2002 for PC, and has since laid dormant until this mobile title. The game is also currently only available in Simplified Chinese.

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ASUS ROG Ally Price Revealed, Available for Sale in Q3

ASUS had just revealed the price for the ROG Ally handheld device during the ROG Ally launch event. The device comes in two variants and its price starts from $599 (~MYR 2670).

During the launch event, ASUS Product Management Director of Gaming Business Unit, Shawn Yen had revealed the price of the two variants of the ROG Ally. The AMD Ryzen Z1 up to 2.8TFlops 512G PCIe Gen 4 SSD is priced at $599 (~MYR 2670), while the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme up to 8.6TFlops 512G PCIe Gen 4 SSD is priced at $699 (~MYR 3116).

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The AMD Ryzen Z1 version will be available for Sale in Q3 of 2023, whereas the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme version will go on sale on 13th June 2023, with pre-orders starting today on 11th May 2023. Users who buy any of these versions will also get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free as well, making the deal much more enticing.
We previously got to try our hands on the ROG Ally, and if you would like to see how the device fares, do check out our first impressions on the gaming handheld here.
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Users who are interested in pre-ordering the ROG Ally handheld can head over to BestBuy here.

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Fate/Grand Order Camelot Movie Release Date Announced

The upcoming Fate/Grand Order 2nd Camelot Movie release date has been announced, via the movie’s official social media. They’ve also announced promotional merchandise alongside the release date announcement.

The latest addition to the series, Paladin; Atageram releases May 8th, 2021. It’s the follow up to the first movie, Wandering; Atageram and pre-sales for the tickets start February 13th in Japan. Those who pre-purchase the tickets can also get a free acrylic strap of Bedivere.

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Fate/Grand Order The Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot is a series of movies adapting the Camelot arc of the popular mobile game. The plot features various characters from across the Fate mythology from Arthurian lore, including an alternate-timeline take on series mainstay Artoria Pendragon.  The first movie, Wandering: Atageram was released December 5th of last year.
Although the Fate/Grand Order 2nd Camelot movie release date is so soon, there’s always room for doubt. The first film Wandering; Atageram was delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, missing its original summer date. Likewise, fans buying tickets should take into consideration the likelihood of it happening again.
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As per Grand Order tradition, the characters featured aren’t limited to the Arthurian themed Servants, as it also features characters like Ozymandias, as well as the second appearance of Hassan of the Mountains.
The Camelot series is the second big adaptation of Fate/Grand Order’s story, with the first being the OVA series Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia. While the Camelot series are treated as movies with theatrical releases, Babylonia was episodic in nature. At the time of writing, fans can watch Babylonia on Netflix.

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[E3 2018] First look of the gameplay of Shadow of the Tomb Raider unveiled

The first gameplay trailer for Shadow of the Tomb Raider is shown at the Microsoft E3 2018 press conference! Titled “Louder Than Words”, plenty of high-octane action, conflict, and challenges that will lead to Lara Croft’s defining moment are showcased in the new trailer. Check it out below!

As Lara races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. From the trailer, Lara will be embarking on her journey to master the deadly jungle as well as discover the terrifying tombs yet again.

The game will be launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on 14 September, those who attend the E3 2018 live will be able to experience the game firsthand with playable demos! More information on their official site too!
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One Punch Man: World early access announced

One Punch Man: World, the new 3D ARPG from Perfect World, will be opening its servers for players to try out its early access build. While the game will be available on PC, Android and iOS, the early access is currently only available on PC. The early access period for One Punch Man: World will begin on November 3, 2021.

Check out the trailer below to learn more about the game:

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Based on the events from the One Punch Man anime, players will be able to take many of the series’ villains such as Deep Sea King, Carnage Kabuto, Boros and more in action RPG combat. Block, dodge and duke it out in 3D.
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Players can also grow their characters as they unlock and equip new skills, branch out and learn new abilities and perform combos.

The game also lets players explore the world of One Punch Man, in free-roaming segments. Travel across the various cities while experiencing day/night cycles, weather effects and more.
If you are interested, you can sign up for the game’s early access on its official website.
One Punch Man: World was first announced during the Perfect World Game Strategy Press Conference back in April earlier this year.
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Alchemy Stars Half Anniversary livestream highlights, Sands of Time schedule

Alchemy Stars has wrapped up its half anniversary livestream, as well as releasing the schedule for the Sands of Time event, so let’s get into it! You can tune in to the full livestream below:

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The main event, so to speak, is Sands of Time, unlocking in 2 parts:

Northland Journey: 23 December 2021, 09:00 UTC +0 – 10 January 2022, 09:00 UTC +0
Trial of the Aurora: 28 December 2021, 09:00 UTC +0 – 10 January 2022, 09:00 UTC +0

The event stages will consume Action Points instead of Prism, similarly to the summer event. Lake Mirror Codeword is the associated mini game, with quiz questions unlocking daily up to 7, with 2 difficulty levels. 5-star Aurorian Lola will be obtainable from the event shop.
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The log in event from 23 December 2021, 09:00 UTC +0 – 10 January 2022, 09:00 UTC +0 will give out the usual Lumamber and materials, as well as the 5-star Forest Detonator, Robyn. An Event Preview from 6 – 13 January 2022 will give out even more goodies.

Use those freebies to obtain Bethlehem, who is limited to this recruitment period from 23 December 2021, 09:00 UTC +0 – 13 January 2022, 04:00 UTC +0. Guarantee mechanisms will be in play, wherein if your first 2 6-stars are not Bethlehem, she will be guaranteed as your next one. Similar guarantees will be applied to other recruitments moving forward. Novio is not limited.
The Special Event Book for the period will offer an outfit for Nails, while the paid track will be for Areia. Victoria and Gronru will also have paid outfits. The livestream also previewed an outfit for Nikinis.

Meanwhile, the collaboration Alchemy Stars will be having is with Miss Kobayashi’s Maid Dragon of all things, somewhat hilarious considering the whole censorship thing. Tohru will be a 6-star Fire unit, with Kanna and 3 other characters to come when the collab lands 13 January 2022.

Last but not least, are teasers for future things! Silhouettes for several characters, a new “home” system and a special summer 2022 event have all been previewed, so stay tuned to that!

Well, nothing else but to wait for Sands of Time to kick off soon enough. Happy half anniversary, Alchemy Stars!

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Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage to launch globally in December

Following a beta period, Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage has received its global launch date, set for 7 December 2021. A new video has been released, giving brief introductions to the characters you’ll be meeting in the game:

The developers have answered a few questions prior regarding the release, summarized as follows:

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No lyric subtitles
Subtitles for Virtual Live interactions
Gacha features from the Japanese release are not available at launch, but will be implemented as soon as possible
No save transfer from Japanese release
No additional language support planned at present
Song release schedule will differ from Japanese release

Global exclusive content is planned

No story changes in localization, keeps Japanese dub, no plans for English dub
All songs from Japanese release to be available in English release
Font not planned to change
Not all content from the Japanese channel will be localized, but global exclusive content is in the works

3DMVs will be available through the English Youtube channel

Requests for songs could be fulfilled with licensing / rights pending

Fans should stay tuned for the regular pre-registration campaigns in the lead up to the global launch of Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage, of which they have yet to announce and specify. Considering the potential schedule difference, you might have to hang on to your currency…
Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage will be available in over 130 countries and regions including North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Oceania on 7 December 2021.
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Mystery Novel “Far Away” To Release on Mobile and PC

Developed by Chinese Studios HongCha Games, their upcoming title Far Away is set to be released on both Android and iOS devices as well as on PC via Steam worldwide.

Game Overview

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Following up to our previous announcement, Far Away follows the story of Krosa Nonet, who’s employed as a bay worker in the fictional town of Bedjan. They soon become involved in the city’s underworld where the story can go in multiple directions. Each decision players make will impact both Krosa and the city itself.

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The objective will be to search for clues and explore different character perspectives to piece together the mysteries of Bedjan. In total there will 8 main storylines with over 500,000 words of text so players could expect some drastic differences between the narrative and the choices the player makes so keep that in mind.
Here are some of the key features for Far Away:

Stunning visuals from famed artists who created art for Arknights and Girls’ Frontline.
500,000 words of text, 8 main storylines, and dozens of decisions to take.
The choices you make directly impact the story, its plot twists and outcomes.
Explore noir themes in the murky underworld of Bedjan, and take on corrupt officials.
An incredible and original soundtrack from Zris of Arknights fame.

Far away is said to be planning its release sometime in 2021 for the Google Play Store, App Store as well as on Steam globally.

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Otome Ken Musashi announced by Karinto for smartphones

Otome game developer Karinto has just announced Otome Ken Musashi, its latest a mobile otome game, which is accompanied by a teaser trailer.

Otome Ken Musashi, as you may have guessed from the genre, tells the tale of romance set during an alternate Edo period, which boasts characteristics of a modern school setting. The story focuses on two schools which have been designated for descendants of swordsmen of the era. The Ganryuu Academy gathers children of the Samurai who must come to terms with living in a time period where swords are no longer needed. The Ishin Academy on the other hand, gathers children of the Samurai who rebelled against the Tokugawa shogunate in order to establish a new government.

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The game is scheduled for launch sometime in 2018, which pre-registration to follow soon.
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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and McDonalds partner up

The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Malaysia has joined up with McDonalds McDelivery to deliver you an epic feast! You’ll be able to get in-game treats and participate in a giveaway for stuff worth up to USD $11,000.

Meanwhile, you can watch the best ten teams compete in the MPL Malaysia Season 7 for a prize pool of USD $100,000. The tournament sees a new format change as well. The Top Two from MPL Malaysia will represent the country in the upcoming Southeast Asia championship, MSC 2021, happening early June.

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With McDonalds, be sure to catch the fights live on the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Youtube channel while you munch away. You can get free 6pcs Chicken McNuggets with the promo code, “MPLNUGGETS” when you checkout via McDelivery from 14 to 31 May 2021. The promotion is only applicable for orders above RM 50 in a single receipt, and not available for takeaway, drive through, FoodPanda or Grab Food.
That’s not all, as the giveaways will be announced via McDonald’s social platforms where you can get time-limited skins and up to USD $11,000 worth of in-game prizes. Put your knowledge to the test by participating in puzzles, Q&As, or mini contests through McDonald’s Instagram for attractive rewards. MPL Malaysia Playoff MVPs can also win one year’s supply of McDonald’s meal vouchers, including best caster who will be entitled to RM1,000 worth of coupons.

You can learn more about the partnership via the MPL or McDonalds website.
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Join your friends in a brand new 5v5 MOBA showdown against real human opponents, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang! Choose your favorite heroes and build the perfect team with your comrades-in-arms! 10-second matchmaking, 10-minute battles. Laning, jungling, tower rushing, team battles, all the fun of PC MOBAs and action games in the palm of your hand! Feed your eSports spirit!

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Overcooked is the free Epic Games Store title for the week

Update: It was mistakenly written as Overcooked 2, not Overcooked, as the free title on Epic. It has since been edited.

After all that expectation for ARK: Survival Evolved, Epic threw us all a curveball by offering Overcooked for free on the Epic Games Store instead! Here’s an overview of the game if you’d somehow not seen it for yourselves:

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Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff. Sharpen your knives and dust off your chef’s whites, there isn’t mushroom for error and the steaks are high in these crazy kitchens!
The Onion Kingdom is in danger and only the finest cooking can save it! In Overcooked players must journey through a variety of cruel and unusual kitchens on their quest to become master chefs capable of conquering an ancient edible evil which plagues the land.
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Play solo or engage in classic, chaotic couch co-op for up to four players in both co-operative and competitive challenge modes. You’ll have to cook a range of different dishes and work together in order to become the most effective and ultimate team!
A CULINARY QUEST
The Onion Kingdom is a rich world full of cruel and unusual kitchens for you to conquer. Take part in an epic journey and tackle an increasingly challenging and bizarre gauntlet of kitchens which will push your skills of co-operation and co-ordination to the very limits. Each level brings a new challenge for you and your team to overcome, whether it’s sliding around on a pirate ship, moving between speeding trucks, cooking on an ice floe or serving food in the bowels of a fiery underworld, each level will test the mettle of even the bravest chefs.
It’s time to get cooking!

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DriftCE Begins its Race Simulation in Spring 2023

505 Games and ECC Games S.A have announced a brand-new drift racing simulator, DriftCE coming to the consoles this Spring.

DriftCE will be available for PlayStation and Xbox Consoles and will have you create the vehicles of their dream to take on demanding tracks. Test your drifting skills amongst each other to be the ultimate drift legend.

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There will be a total of 12 fully licenses cars among the most iconic ones in the drifting world for you to ride on. What’s more, each of them comes with customizable body kit, paint colors, and stylized decals for you to personalize.
Master the drifts as you throw yourself in over a dozen racing tracks with tons of demanding curves for you to drift through. The tracks featured also includes Japan’s drift paradise, the Ebisu Complex that will truly test your skills.
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There’s multiple game modes for you to play in, both single player and online multiplayer modes including Career, Quick Race, Sandbox, Free Ride, Solo Run, Time Attack, and Gymkhana.

To recap, Driftce is a drift racing simulator in Spring 2023 to Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Do check out 505 Games official social media for the latest update and information.

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ARK: Survival Evolved Is Coming To Android and iOS!

Remember the game where your character can eat its own poop to satisfy its hunger and fight off dinosaurs in order to survive? The game is ARK: Survival Evolved which is available on the PS4, Xbox One and PC (Steam) will also be coming to mobile! Studio Wildcard launched their official site and announced that the game will be coming to both iOS and Android devices.

Check out their official mobile trailer below:

The massive multiplayer survival game that was published by Studio Wildcard had signed with mobile developer War Drum Studios to port the PC version onto mobile. The game on mobile will be free-to-play and features all there is based on the PC version. Players will be able to play the game on-the-go provided with a good internet connection.

Just like the PC version, ARK Mobile will feature gigantic islands to explore, over 80 dinosaurs and other primeval creatures to tame and train, multiplayer tribes to socialize with and crafting and building.
Below are the key features from the official site:

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80+ Dinosaurs: Use cunning strategy and tactics to tame, train, ride and breed the many dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the dynamic, persistent ecosystems across land, sea, air, and even underground.
Discover: Unearth rare blueprints and Explorer Notes written by previous human denizens of the ARK from across the millennia, detailing the mysterious island’s creatures and backstory.
Craft and Build: Using any means necessary – survive, craft weapons, clothes, and items, and build shelters, villages, or even large cities. Plant, Harvest, Build, Level-Up, and Customize everything visually and functionally, including procedurally-generated RPG statistics for creatures, characters, resources, clothing, gear, and weapons, both primitive and modern.
Play Alone or Team Up to Survive: Team up with, or prey on, up to 50 other players in a large-scale multiplayer online first-person environment, or choose single player mode to test alone your mettle against the dinos.
Join a Tribe: The ‘Tribe’ system encourages cooperation, by supporting dynamic parties to share resources, XP, and re-spawn points.

Players can also pre-register now on their official site. There’s also a statement there which teases players of an exclusive reward. Probably the Ankylosaur which was displayed there? Oh and there’s also a Beta test which players can sign up now by filling the form!

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Shin Kamen Rider Reveals New Preview and Main leads

Shin Kamen Rider, the newest incarnation of the iconic tokusatsu franchise is due to release in 2023 however a new preview of the film has already been released during a press event.

The preview is actually two near-identical previews, The ‘Shin Kamen Rider A’ trailer is a near shot for shot recreating of the original 1971 Kamen Rider intro right down to the theme song ‘Let’s Go!! Rider Kick’.

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‘Shin Kamen Rider Trailer B’ however uses more dynamic camera angles and new sound effects. Both trailers ending with some shots of the new villain who seems to be a completely new character, not based on any of the previous villains from the series.
Shin Kamen Rider is being directed by Hideaki Anno, the creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion and it will be the third tokusatsu adaptation as part of his ‘Shin’ series after Shin Godzilla and Shin Ultraman.
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The press event was also revealed to actors in the movie. Kamen Rider or Takeshi Hongo will be played by Sosuke Ikematsu who previously acted in the critically acclaimed Japanese drama Shoplifters and the television adaptation of Death Note: New Generation as Ryuzaki.
The female lead, Ruriko Midorikawa is played by Minami Hamabe, most well known for playing Yumeko Jabami in the live-action Kakegurui movies and the young Mia Fey in the Ace Attorney movie.

『 #シン・仮面ライダー 』出演者の発表です。
本郷猛／仮面ライダー　#池松壮亮 さん
緑川ルリ子　#浜辺美波 さん
御期待ください。 pic.twitter.com/QweYprPSS7
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Filming preparation has already begun on the movie. It will release in 2023.

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SEGA Files Lawsuit Against MorningTec Japan For Copyright Infringement Over Abyss Horizon

On the 11th of July, 2018, SEGA had released a statement of their filed lawsuit against MorningTec Japan for copyright infringement. The game that they were claiming for copyrights was MorningTec Japan’s Abyss Horizon which was recently released for both iOS and Android.

【セガ・インタラクティブ】『艦これアーケード』等に係る権利保全を目的として、本日、MorningTec Japan株式会社に対して、「アビス・ホライズン」の日本国内での配信等の差止めを求める仮処分命令申立てを東京地方裁判所に行いました。詳細⇒https://t.co/NrlOmmub5O

— セガ公式アカウント🦔 (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) July 11, 2018

SEGA’s KanColle Arcade:

In the statement, SEGA and C2 stated that Abyss Horizon had infringed the copyrights of SEGA’s KanColle Arcade game that was released back in 2016. However, SEGA did acknowledge the value of content created over time. Thus, SEGA will be treating such cases more seriously in the future. But that doesn’t mean they’re dropping the case.
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このたびの仮処分申立てについて、当社は、セガ及びC2の主張には理由がなく、「アビス・ホライズン」に違法な点はないと考えています。当社は、今後の裁判手続を通じて、その正当性を主張していく所存です。
詳細は下記の公式ページをご覧ください。https://t.co/T2wGBQonqr
— アビス・ホライズン【公式】【サービス終了】 (@abyss_horizon) July 11, 2018

MorningTec Japan’s Abyss Horizon:

Abyss Horizon developer, MorningTec Japan, had also released a statement in response to the lawsuit from SEGA. In their official statement, MorningTec Japan believed that SEGA and C2 had no reason for their assertions as there were no evidence of any copyright infringement between SEGA’s KanColle Arcade and MorningTec Japan’s Abyss Horizon.
However, due to the law of provisional dismissal, the case will remain to exist and can be revived should there be any copyright infringment caught by SEGA upon MorningTec Japan. That would put them at a very precautious state for any future content with Abyss Horizon.

So what do you guys think? Are there any similarities between these games? Who did it better if there are in fact, similarities between these two games? I hope that MorningTec Japan will not have to resort to pulling out Abyss Horizon from the market as the game is widely popular among mobile gamers. You can check out Abyss Horizon that’s available in stores for both iOS and Android while you still can!

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Dragon Ball: The Breakers Now Available for PS4, Xbox One and Switch

Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Dragon Ball: The Breakers is now available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch with the Steam version to be released tomorrow.

The game’s description on their PlayStation Store page reads as follow:

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“DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS is an online asymmetrical action game in which a team of 7 ordinary citizens tries to survive the Raider (a classic DRAGON BALL rival such as Cell, Frieza, and Buu), who will hunt them down and evolve during the game into an unstoppable force. Escaping won’t be so easy!”
The game is available in the following editions:
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The Standard Edition that is only available digitally
The Special Edition that is available for both physically and digitally and includes the full game with the addition of the Special Edition Pack with the Customizable Costume such as “Souvenir Jacket (Midnight Black) and “Skinny Jeans (Black), the “Two Handed Good” victory pose and the “Dragon (Yellow)” vehicle skin.

Dragon Ball: The Breakers will be receiving future updates after its launch with seasonal new content and updates for the players’ enjoyment.
Come check out our impression of the game’s second closed network test if you want to know more about the game.

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Dungeon Rushers gets an update, price cut

It has been two months since the launch of Dungeon Rushers, and the game is back on the headlines, as it got not only an update but also a price cut as well.

A quick crash course for those unfamiliar with the game – Dungeon Rushers is a roguelike title with all the trimmings. Assemble your party and explore the infinite dungeon, where along the way you will encounter a variety of enemies which you will have to take down. Succeed and you will be rewarded with loot to do everything all over again.

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A new Never-ending Tower mode has been added in the new update. You will essentially be able to play through endless procedurally generated levels to rank on the leader-board. Of course, the mode can only be unlocked upon completion of the main quest.

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Rules of Survival now updated with Epic Clash mode

Rejoice, Rules of Survival fans! The new major update for Rules of Survival has now arrived along with the exhilarating new Epic Clash mode! The squad-based update adds insane avatar abilities, weapons, vehicles and constructions to the game which will offer a fantasy twist to your gameplay.

In this new mode, you will get a chance to randomly select a Super Item Card containing a special ability when the safe zone shrinks. With these superhuman strengths, you can enjoy the extra edge they give you in moments of life and death.

Here are some examples of what you may get from the Super Item Card:

Zombie Status – Your HP value will steadily recover in the battlefield, which makes you “the Undead”.
Stealth Mode – Allows you to stealth kill opponents in the dark.
Infrared Scan – You will be able to see the contour of enemies hiding in building structures.
Super Body – You will get increased speed and be able to jump higher
Summons Nightfall / Summons Fog – Depends on the weather, you can summon darkness or heavy mist to descend upon the entire battlefield for 60 seconds.

Also, new variable construction is brought into the game to open up more possibilities in gameplay. You can choose to build or destroy a construction, or you can choose to use them for defense or attack. Snipers could use a strategically placed building as a vantage point, a well-built bridge makes crossing river faster and easier, while a sturdy bunker can become a control station for your team to assemble. Most importantly, you can build high construction to get the supply drops faster than anyone else!
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You can expect new powerful weapons and vehicles too. For example, IMBA Rocket Tube and IMBA Revolver G-Launcher are made for blazing destruction and obviation. Land vehicle Titan and airborne Titan Warplane have majestic firepower that destroys everything in their way. In addition, you can now get revived up to 3 times in every round! Every revives allows you to rejoin the game with basic items and equipment.

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Introducing the super items "Zombie" and "Super Body" in the Epic Clash mode!Zombie: Transform yourself to Zombie during the battle! This item will not only grant you the characters of Zombie, but also allow you to equip with weapons and gain health.Super Body:  Significantly increase the run speed and height of the leap.Let's imagine we get both of them and combine together! :p
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Rules of Survival is available on mobile devices and PC. Get the game and join the new Epic Clash now if you are interested!

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ASUS ROG and Stoned & Co for an apparel collaboration!

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Malaysia announced a collaaboration with local streetwear label, Stoned & Co. The apparel collection will feature elements of AniMe Matrix™ dot Matrix specially designed by Stoned & Co. A total of four apparels will be available which consist of two T-shirts, hoodie and bomber jacket.

“We’ve been working for quite a while with ROG to come out with a series of comfortable apparels for the gaming community yet at the same time significant to the streetwear culture, so for this collaboration of Stoned & Co. and ROG, we have combined both of our elements and the dot matrix to present a collection for our beloved fans and gamers.”

Andrew Ngo, Founder of Stoned & Co
This ASUS ROG and Stoned & Co. apparel will be available exclusively for Malaysian ROG Zephyrus G14 buyers at limited quantities. Every purchase of ROG Zephyrus G14 with AMD Ryzen 9 processor will be able to redeem a Stoned X ROG Zephyrus Bomber Jacket. Every purchase of ROG Zephyrus G14 with AMD Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 5 processor will stand a chance to Win a Stoned X ROG Zephyrus Bomber Jacket. By August 2020, the collection will be available for purchase at Stoned & Co. retail and web store.

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Redemption can be made here. Stay tuned for more information regarding the collection via ASUS ROG Malaysia and Stoned & Co.

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Nobunaga’s Ambition heads to mobile

From a released meeting resolution, Mobcast has been given license to utilize the Nobunaga’s Ambition name, specifically mentioning Tendou, for a new mobile project. Nobunaga’s Ambition is a series of turn-based, grand strategy, role-playing, simulation games from Koei Tecmo, which saw its last release on console – Taishi – in 2017, for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PC. A new title in the series, subtitled Rebirth, is slated for release in 2021 in Japan.

Information regarding this mobile Nobunaga’s Ambition title is simply described to be released in due time, with planned distribution regions being Japan and Asia, including China. The document apparently suggests it’s planned for release in the second half of 2023, which is a decent chunk of time away.

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For reference, here’s the overview for Taishi to get an idea of what to expect:
“Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi” is the 15th and latest in the historical simulation game series Nobunaga’s Ambition.
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Where a warrior’s resolve exceeds their ambition.
We offer the grandest warring states experience to all the fans out there!
(Resolve System)
Each clan is set apart due to their various “Resolves.”
We will shine a light on the Resolve of each officer, bringing out diversity in the game play and strategies.
The simulation AI has evolved, allowing players a greater sense of immersion in fighting more humanlike Daimyo.
(New Strategy)
The Civil & Diplomatic systems have been revamped.
With a variety of elements new to the series, the player’s eye for strategy will be tested.
The new evolved Civil & Diplomatic systems show greater depths.
(Final Battles)
Clash during the “Order/Advance phase,” where players try to anticipate their enemies’ movements.
We use a simultaneous plot system to show the fun of anticipating your opponent and real, high tension battles.
(Volume)
Lots of officers.
Over 2,000 officers appearing and a single high definition 3D map.
(Historical Drama)
We shine a light on the lives of the officers in this best of all historical dramas.
We have included many events showing historical events, stories, and even regional folklore.

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Rick and Morty Anime Spin-Off Announced For Adult Swim

Adult Swin has ordered a ten-episode anime series based on their popular comedy series, Rick and Morty.

The anime will be directed by Takashi Sano, most well known for acting as the director for the anime adaptation of the manhwa series Tower of God. He also worked on a number of Lupin III projects.

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Sano says that while he will adapt certain themes from the series, the Rick and Morty anime will be a standalone original work.
“The multiverse-straddling exploits of Rick and the gang pose challenges to the family bond, but they always rise to the occasion,” Sano said. “It’s such a life-affirming sight, and Jerry is no exception.” He adds, “I am honored to have been given an opportunity to tell a new story about this amazing family. I hope you enjoy their adventures!”
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Sano has previously directed two Rick and Morty shorts, ‘Rick and Morty vs Genocider’ and ‘Summer Meets God (Rick Meets Evil)’ meaning he has experience working with the IP.
The anime series is being produced by Telecom Animation Film who Sano had worked with on Tower of God and Lupin III Part V. They have also produced the popular anime series ‘Please don’t bully me, Nagatoro-san’.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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Catch the Summoners War SEA Guardian Battle Tournament 2020 Finals!

The finals for the Summoners War SEA Guardian Battle 2020 is coming right up! This tournament, playing host to 3 Southeast Asia countries – namely Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines – is coming to a head.

After many uncompromising clashes in the Group Stage, top 8 players of the four groups: Fenrir♂(SG), JinYao(MY), 每抽必闪小青年(SG), [MY]RedMinion(MY), ~khaii~(SG), LuckyTonkatsu(SG), |SDF|Mickoy(PH), Zax貝貝寶(MY) have now qualified for coveted spots in the Final Round, where they will battle for a piece of a $1,500 prize pool.

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Out of all these names, people are likely to most recognize Fenrir♂, from Singapore, having previously represented the region at the SWC World Finals 2019. He’s a strong candidate to be champion for this run of the Summoners War SEA Guardian Battle 2020, but his opponents are formidable as well! Expect some of the most tense battles for your viewing experience.
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The finals will be at 20:00, 28 June SGT, taking place online and livestreamed on the official Summoners War Facebook page. Viewers can also get a free coupon code when they watch the games.

Summoners War: Sky ArenaPublisher: Com2UsDeveloper: Com2UsRelease Date: 2014-06-12Android, iOS
Summoners War: Sky Arena, is a mobile turn-based strategy massively multiplayer online game created by South Korean game developer, Com2uS. Summon monsters and battle against other players!

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Marvel Future Revolution shows off Star-Lord in new trailer

Star-Lord is the latest Marvel character who got his own trailer in the upcoming mobile open world RPG, Marvel Future Revolution. You can watch the trailer in question here:

Just like other Marvel Future Revolution character trailers in the past, the trailer showcases actual gameplay footage. Visually, the game does appear to be one of the best Marvel mobile games to date, with how it shows the gun-toting gadget-tossing spaceman zipping around shooting stuff.

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Like with almost any Marvel game, players can expect to see many of the heroes and villains from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the comics in the game. Characters such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel and Dr. Strange have been revealed previously, with more still waiting to be revealed.
Currently, Netmarble has not revealed a release date for the game. Marvel Future Revolution was first announced last year during PAX East 2020. The game takes place in the wake of an event known as the “Convergence”, resulting in the merging of the many convoluted timelines and alternate realities in Marvel. This means that there is a possibility to reenact the Spider-Man pointing meme within the game.
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To stay updated with more news and happenings around the upcoming game, check out its Facebook page.

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Terra Battle 2 out in North America and Japan

Mistwalker confirms the release date of Terra Battle 2 just a week ago, and now the game is live as they promised. You can now find Terra Battle 2 in North America and Japan stores for Android, iOs and Windows.

The game is highly anticipated as it is produced by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the maker of Final Fantasy and Terra Battle has been highly praised since its release on 2014. While preserving the core battle mechanics of its predecessor, Terra Battle 2 aims to bring a completely new gameplay experience to the players.

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There will be a new world map allows you to explore further with your companions and form strategic formation plays before entering the battlefield. You will embark on a journey with countless encounters and farewells, so get prepared for an emotional roller coaster ride!
Here is our first 13-minutes gameplay:

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Cyberpunk 2077 First Impressions – The Roleplaying Game Of The Dark Future

Arguably one of the year’s biggest releases, Cyberpunk 2077, is finally here. After years of promises, crunch and delays, the triple-A corporate juggernaut about futuristic rebellion is finally out, and thanks to our friends at CD Projekt Red, we got to try our hands on it.

The game puts you in the shoes of V- a character whose entire background and characteristics are entirely up to you. You live in Night City, where you will interact with its host of colorful denizens as you climb your way to the top of Night City.

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Due to the massive size of this game we haven’t hit a part of the game’s story worth commenting on, so we won’t be talking too much about specific characters or the game’s overall plot. Rather, enjoy this first impressions of the world of Night City.

We Built This City on Crunch And Roll
At first glance, Night City is beautiful. It incorporates a lot of the same artistic influences the Cyberpunk tabletop had, with its western-Japanese hybrid culture.
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It’s really cool, and the early areas especially feel densely packed full of people and interesting things to look at. At first glance it’s tempting to say that the whole “futuristic Japan hybrid” is overplayed, but again you have to remember that that wasn’t the case back when the tabletop came out. In that sense 2077’s look is merely an advancement of the original’s, and you can’t really fault it that so many other IPs since have drawn inspiration from it.
It’s also incredibly detailed in that respect, because the Japanese-styled stalls will also have culturally appropriate foods like Sushi and buns.

One thing I have to commend it on though is its lack of excessive worship of the 80s. While many of the key visual themes of the original Cyberpunk are there, the game looks very much designed of its own era. The body horror of cybernetics is way more emphasized here, with every character having techno-lines running along their bodies.
The game has six total regions, complete with all their own visual flares. This works in the story too, since they’re run by separate gangs, further helping the visual story of this place.
Of course, as a sprawling open world it’s not immune to bugs. There’s nothing particularly big to call out, but just know if you’re the type to nitpick it’ll definitely be a bother to you. That being said, there’s bound to be a Day 1 patch that might fix these issues, so your mileage may vary.
It’s helped even further by the game’s soundtrack, which combines a lot of industrial sounds with synthwave. In a way I’m glad Cyberpunk has been its own tastemaker for the genre, since people can finally stop comparing things to Bladerunner.
All in all though, I can easily see Night City being one of those big iconic RPG locations, making its way into other games as a reference in some way or another for years to come.

From Tabletop To Top Of The Charts
Despite having a first-person perspective, it’s important to note that Cyberpunk 2077 isn’t a shooter, in much of the same ways you wouldn’t call Fallout New Vegas a first person shooter. There’s gunplay, sure, but you can tell that wasn’t meant to be the meat of this game.
Instead it’s a very in-depth RPG, with a focus on the roleplaying elements of the game. I’m a huge fan of how they’ve done dialogue here, moving as far away from the four-button approach Mass Effect popularized.
Similar to the aforementioned New Vegas, your dialogue options are based on a drop down menu, with some segments even letting you look around to turn to a friend if you can get them to weigh in for you.
Naturally, these are set against the backdrop of the game’s quests. These are entirely failable, with many of them not even netting you a Game Over if you fail. Rather, instead you simply have to live with the fact that that storyline is now at an end.
I think it’s a great feature, and really helps you get in to the roleplaying aspects of the game. Sometimes you’ll simply flub a quest, and it just becomes another part of your character’s identity.

LaserQuest
The game’s missions are done for the reward of Street Cred, raising V’s reputations among the denizens of Night City.
Not all of the game’s tasks are tied to NPCs, though, as some of them will be marked on the area itself, meaning you’ll have to search around for clues related to your quest.
One of the big flaws you’ll run into is the game’s UI, which can get a little messy especially if you’re just trying to keep track of where everything is.
On top of that, the quests are purely for role-play purposes. What I mean is that unlike some RPGs, these quests won’t tell you what their rewards are, meaning you’re jumping into them to develop V’s story, rather than to get EXP or gear.
You’ll still be rewarded of course, but until wikis of this game are complete you’re not likely to find “optimal paths” any time soon. Instead, you might just want to sit back and enjoy the ride.

Driving With The Cyber-Top Down
Of course, you’re not meant to get around Night City on foot. Cyberpunk 2077 has a variety of vehicles, each full of its own character.
Similar to GTA you’ll get a garage to store all of these, and you can choose which to get out on as you head to the next mission. These can be driven in third person view to fully appreciate the car’s design, or in first person for immersion purposes.
In first person you’ll have a holographic HUD, making it so you can see the status of the car as you drive, meaning there’s no advantage to playing it either way.

A V for U
Speaking of V, the customization is pretty in-depth. You can even choose their Life Story, choosing for V to be either a Nomad, a Streetkid or a “Corpo” (Corporate-type). According to the game this opens up new opportunities for V as a character depending on their choice, which is great for the longevity of the game since you’ll always have something to go back to and try out differently.
On top of that, V can have different jobs, such as Engineer and Hacker. These can be acquired with skill points, and will open up the toolset V has.

Similar to its tabletop roots you can also raise V’s stats, which will have various in-game effects as well. Honestly, this front is where Cyberpunk 2077 really is at its strongest. It’s great to simply roleplay a denizen of Night City, and the game gives you so many tools to make sure your V is exactly the character you want them to be.
The game further assists this by removing stat requirements from weapons. With Dark Souls and New Vegas making hard stat requirements less necessary, every time I can’t pick up a gun just because my character’s apparently too stupid to perceive the concept of gun, it’s felt like an outdated relic of a game. So I’m glad that Cyberpunk 2077 has gotten with the times and decided if it’s there, you can use it.

Call Of Cyberpunk 2077 This Is Not
Remember how I said Cyberpunk 2077 is very much not an FPS? I meant it. There’s a reason the game’s official marketing puts very little emphasis on the shooting.
The shooting has this weird lack of feedback to it, making you wonder why you’re pressing buttons at all. On top of that, it falls into the huge problem all RPGs with shooter elements have in that enemies just become bullet sponges.
It also really eats into the roleplaying, since by default stealth is a way better way to play. That tends to ripple through the rest of the game, since now you’re probably going to make sure your build is better at stealth to make sure you get into as few scrimmages as possible.
There’s also melee weapons in the game, but they have a lot of the same problem, except this time they don’t consume ammo.

I think the worst part about this is that you can tell exactly why the shooting is so bad, and that’s the game’s loot system. Like every other RPG coming out, loot follows the Diablo-style tiered loot, complete with the same rarity color scheme.
Considering how much of the game is tailor-made sequences, the addition of tiered loot just feels uninspired. It would have been way better to make guns behave differently similar to how New Vegas does it with its damage types, rather than have them all tied to a big “the rarer your loot the more damage it’ll do” system.
It’s honestly just in the middle of the road right now. The game could have gone either way with either leaning more into FPS side and making what guns you use mere tools, or more into the RPG side by having things like enemy and weapon stats play more of a role in dealing with enemies, thus forcing you to keep a diverse set of tools. Instead, we got the boring middle of the road where the RPG side of the combat feels too simple and the FPS side of it feels abysmal.
Of course, the character encounters are way better, since these use more of the game’s RPG systems. Some encounters can simply me made to go away with money, the most powerful weapon in Night City.
You’re also able to use various perks to further enhance your weapons, with some rewarding headshots while others simply boost your proficiency with certain gun types.

Closing Thoughts
Overall, Cyberpunk 2077 is a great games for fans of RPGs. The deep customization is definitely the best of it’s kind this year, and its strong visual presence is also going to make sure it stays in public consciousness for a while.
That being said, outside of its marketing push to be considered an amazing game, I can’t see much of a reason for anyone who’s not interested in RPGs to give this a go. Considering mass appeal is a good chunk of Triple-A gaming, it’s definitely an oddity in that regard.
However, that’s hardly a black mark against it. After all, RPG players are used to a little jank in their combat, just ask any Fallout fan. It’s definitely a strong entry to close the year out on, and I’m sure that there’s enough groundwork here for a solid game.
All in all, the game’s looking good, and we can’t wait to finish it.

Game reviewed on PC. Review code provided by CD Projekt Red

Cyberpunk 2077Publisher: CD Projekt RedDeveloper: CD Projekt RedRelease Date: 2020-12-10Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Play as V, wanting to make their mark in Night City. Tech is a lot of things, and there'll be plenty to find here. With immense character customization and many story branches waiting for you to discover, what will your Cyberpunk experience be?

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Castle Burn to charge into smartphones soon

Clash Royale as a game has inspired many other games modelled after its formula, and Castle Burn looks to be no real different. Castle Burn employs a card-based army system which allows players to discover new units and upgrade existing ones, but to put its own twist to the Clash Royale formula, you are given the ability to add new cards to your deck as you play. In addition, buildings are far more vital to the overall economy.

The game allow introduces heroes who you can deploy to tip the odds of the battle to your favour. For the most part, the game seems to have added several features to make it distinct, but we will have to see when the game comes out. Castle Burn is due for soft launch for Android this coming 11 August 2017 in the Philippines, before making its way to Australia and Thailand for the iOS either late-August 2017 or early-September 2017.

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Scarlet Nexus demo now available on Xbox and Playstation

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The previously announced Demo Edition of Scarlet Nexus is now available on Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, Playstation 5 and Playstation 4 platforms. The game itself will be launching on 24 June 2021 on aforementioned platforms, and 25 June 2021 on PC via Steam in Southeast Asia. You can preorder the game here.

Play through the routes of protagonists Yuito Sumeragi and Kasane Randall until the first major encounter, utilizing their psychokinesis and powers of their OSF allies to fight off the Others intercut with immersive cutscenes. Certain functionalities and save data migration is not available in the demo.

Yuito fights with close-ranged attacks with swords. In the demo, players can borrow powers from their team members, Hanabi, Luka, Tsugumi and Gemma. With that, they can use Pyrokinesis, Teleportation, Clairvoyance and Sclerokinesis accordingly.

Kasane specializes in mid-ranged attacks with flying knives.In the demo, players can borrow powers from their team members, Shiden, Arashi, Kagero and Kyoka. With that, they can use Electrokinesis, Hypervelocity, Invisibility and Duplication accordingly.

Demo Edition Play Bonuses
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For players who have created save data for the Demo Edition, the following cosmetic attachments and useful wearable plug-ins will be obtainable when they play the full game. These attachments and plug-ins will also be obtainable in the full game.

Yuito Story Bonus

■ Attachment
“Bunny Ear Mask (Head) [White]”
■ Plug-in: “Forcefield: Mk II”
Increases defense for the character who equipped this plug-in.

Kasane Story Bonus

■ Attachment
“OSF Standard Issue Pack [Black]”
■ Plug-in: “Power Enhance: Mk II”
Increases attack for the character who equipped this plug-in.

GAME SYSTEM

SYSTEM: SAS
― Support from your allies
Other than directly borrowing and using your allies’ powers, you will also be able to receive other kinds of support from them through SAS.

Assault Vision:
Your allies sometimes gives you a sign and if you input the command in time, you can trigger this attack. A strong blow to the enemies will be activated.

Combo Vision:
As your bond with your allies deepen, you will be able to borrow their powers and perform an attack by consuming your SAS gauge.

Guardian Vision:
Their will be a certain possibility where an attack is guarded by your allies.

SYSTEM: BRAIN MAP
― About Brain Map

You can allocate Brain Points that is received through levelling up, to your liking and
expand your skills and powers Apart from improving the protagonist’s parameters, you can also enable new action items. Feel free to expand your brain map to suit your own play style.

SYSTEM: Party Organization

You can let 2 characters accompany you at any point in time (during battles or exploration). This extends the SAS active durations for their specific powers and also speeds up the replenishment of their SAS gauge . The bond values with them will also increase. You can reorganize your party anytime through the game menu, according to the situation.

SYSTEM: Equipment
Equip weapons and plug ins to strengthen your powers and use them to your advantages in battles.

Weapons
Characters have their personal weapon categories and players could choose and purchase to their likings. The appearance also changes. As you progress through the story, more powerful weapons become available for use.

Plug-ins
Equipment that strengthens the character’s parameters. Various effects are activated, such as improved physical strength / powers. Choose the plug ins that best suit your play style.

SYSTYEM: Customization
Customize the appearances of the protagonist and party characters.

Costumes
Change your characters’ costume anytime from the game menu. You can change them individually for all your team members.

Attachments
A large variety of attachments can be equipped by each character and visually enjoyed.

If you haven’t seen our thoughts on the game, we had the change to play through a preview here. Otherwise, now that it’s available, just dive right in to the Scarlet Nexus demo.

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Pokemon TV Lets You Stream the Anime For Free on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has just dropped Pokemon TV, an app that lets you watch old episodes of the Pokemon Anime on to Nintendo Switch. If you have a Switch you can now watch Ash’s journeys through the Pokemon world once again for free.

The App can be downloaded from an American or European Nintendo Switch account from the eshop. Thankfully the Switch is not region locked and you can create accounts in different regions and download the Pokemon TV for free.

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From there, you’ve got an enormous catalog of hundreds of episodes of Pokemon TV at your fingertips from the very start in Kanto to the later journeys through Hoenn and Kalos. It even includes a few of the Pokemon specials and movies like the currently available Pokemon Origins and Pokemon Twilight Wings.
The only downside to the app is that you won’t be able to watch every Pokemon episode at once. The app works much like Netflix as seasons, specials, and shows are only hosted on the app for a certain period of time before they are removed and rotated out with other seasons.
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That being said, there are currently ten different seasons of Pokemon on Pokemon TV so there is more than enough content to keep you busy if you’re looking for a nostalgia binge watch.
Pokemon TV is currently available and Nintendo Switch. It has also been released for Mobile devices. You can find out more about the app here.
Speaking of Pokemon, it was also announced today that you can get an Umbreon Plushie from Build a Bear Workshop.

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New Sakura Wars mobile game – Sakura Wars: Song of Sakura released in South Korea

Sega’s famous Japanese video game IP, Sakura Wars just got a new mobile game entry! Sakura Wars: Song of Sakura (사쿠라대전 : 벚꽃의노래) has recently been published in South Korea by Snowpipe, which it is available for both iOS and Android.

It is actually an upgraded version of another Sakura Wars title released last year – Sakura Wars: Beginning of the Legend. Fans of the franchise can expect to meet familiar characters such as Ichirō Ōgami, Sakura Shingūji and Maria Tachibana in the new mobile title, numerous interesting contents including story, PvP and raids will be available too.

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Sakura Wars: Song of Sakura is currently only available in South Korea with no plan of release in other country being announced yet. Hope we will get a global version of it in the future!

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Village Vanguard Gridman Collaboration Announced

A Village Vanguard Gridman collaboration has just been announced, with merchandise based on the popular anime SSSS.GRIDMAN being available for purchase soon.

The merchandise features the faces of the franchise, Shinjo Akane and Takarada Rikka, in specially designed illustrations for the book store. The merchandise will be available for purchase from March 6th, 2021.

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According to the Village Vanguard website, the items can be bought via mail-order as well, though they don’t mention if they also do overseas shipping or not.

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The standout pieces of the Village Vanguard Gridman collaboration is the “oversized” Acrylic stands, which are upwards of 25cm in height. These come with two different designs for each of the characters, one of them in skate gear standing up, while another one has them in custom designed Gridman gaming chairs.
The standing ones are 258mm (25.8cm) while the chair ones are 358mm (35.8cm, well over a foot tall). At these extravagant sizes, you’ll definitely want to clear some space for them.

Of course, outside of that there’s also the more standard collaboration merchandise such as T-Shirts, folders and life-sized tapestries featuring the art of the characters. These can be viewed on the Village Vanguard website.

The pricing on all the items is as follows:

Acrylic Stand (Gaming Chair version) – 5480 Yen
Acrylic Stand (Skate version)  – 2480 Yen
Life-Size Tapestry – 7480 Yen
T-Shirts (one size fits all) – 6800 Yen
Set of 2 A4 files – 800 Yen
Skateboard keychain – 680 Yen

In addition, the store will be giving out a mystery gift box to those who purchase more than 3000 Yen worth of items, and comemmorative stickers will be given to those who buy them physically from the store.
The illustrations were done by artists Syunpei Gunyasu, who did the skate designs while Akihiro Sato did the gaming chair ones.
Despite not being spandex-clad Tokusatsu heroes, the characters Rikka and Akane have been largely the face of the Gridman anime, appearing in all their promotional materials, even in the mobile game Iron Saga despite being neither mecha nor mecha pilots.

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YuGiOh Cross Duel First Impressions – I am the Ojama King Of Games

YuGiOh Cross Duel surprised the world with a sudden soft launch in The Netherlands, Canada and Hong Kong ,and thanks to the powers of modern technology we were able to check out the free-for-all brawl.

For those not in the know, Cross Duel is the second major new YuGiOh title on mobile, featuring 4-way duels and a surprising amount of love for the anime, rather than the card game itself.

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Considering the criticisms leveled against Master Duel for its less-welcoming difficulty curve, could this be the proper gateway into life-or-death children’s card games? Read on and find out.
Cross Royale
Upon playing your first duel, you’d probably realize that no, YuGiOh Cross Duel is not actually the TCG reformatted for a 4-way format. Instead, it kind of gives lane-based card games like Teppen or Clash Royale a YuGiOh coat of paint- and to it’s credit, it’s actually pretty ingenius at it.
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Basically, you have 3 zones for each player- left and right zones are for targeting the players to your left and right, while the middle one heads to the player across from you, passing through the center of the field. Monsters also have a travel time, taking 2 turns to actually reach the opponent’s side of the field before they can potentially score free damage on their lifepoints, and battling monsters they bump into on the way there.

Did I mention you also take your turns simultaneously? Basically, you’ll be setting up your boards every turn free from the other players prying eyes. Things like summon limits don’t exist in Cross Duel, so you could totally drop a board full of monsters, just be careful of bad turns where once your opponents board is visible they suddenly merc your whole field.
Basically, putting aside the urge to write “It’s not YuGiOh!” over and over, it’s a pretty ingenious game design. Monsters lose attack every time they battle, so the idea is that if one monster is being particularly oppressive, it probably won’t be after its first battle.
The travel time also helps you predict what’s coming- while a lack of OTKs is almost uncharacteristically not-YuGiOh, it’s great to draw in casual audiences.
This is further boosted by Spells and Traps in the game. Spells are played directly from the hand before the Battle Phase, and are a great way to course-correct after you’ve suddenly realized your monsters are about to be referred to in the past tense. Meanwhile, Traps are set at the Main Phase, and will activate the moment their conditions are met, such as a monster being attacked.
Again, by casual mobile game standards this is a pretty good mechanic- but the problem with associating it with YuGiOh is that it ultimately just feels incredibly watered down. Some of the Spell and Trap cards are pretty solid in following their TCG counterparts- it turns out Mirror Force is an absolute beast when you have three fields’ worth of monsters to nuke. But outside of attack boosting cards there’s not really much going on there.
The Obligatory “This Isn’t YuGiOh” Bit
So naturally, the biggest gripe with this game is how un-YuGiOh it is. It’s subject to a lot of concessions from the genre- it ignores a lot of the depth of modern YuGiOh and instead just focuses on having the characters on the cards in the game instead. Worse still, they have skills that you can unlock via duplicates, and for the most part they’re pretty generic.

I mean heck, I ran a deck with Ojama King as my Ace monster and two Ojama monsters. But the game never really gives you a reason to do that unless you just so happen to like walls of gross gremlin creatures. Some kind of synergy between cards would have been great for deck building, but it’s just not there in this case. Instead Ojama King (a monster with 0 ATK, mind you) has a few levels of its skill tree instead wasted on generic “When this monster is summoned, it gains 200 atk” abilities.
As a seasoned YuGiOh player, seeing Dark Tuner and Quillbolt Hedgehog have no real effects was incredibly jarring
On a gameplay level just having a reason to build your deck around certain cards would have been a great pull. People already want to have popular cards like Elemental Hero NEOS in their deck, why not reward them for filling the rest of the deck with cards that compliment it too?
Instead decks just kind of feel shoddy and slung together. They’re all just generic beatsticks, after all, you only need to put in the ones that have the most attack buffing skills on them to call it a day.
For The Anime Fans
While that whole section comes from someone obsessively working on the perfect HERO deck, I have to say YuGiOh Cross Duel feels way more directed at people who remember the game from the anime, instead. It’s got an incredible level of polish to it- every monster features its own 3D model and attack, and Ace Monsters like Blue-Eyes White Dragon and Neos even feature the attack point pop-up just like in the anime when they’re summoned.
UR Ace monsters have unique summon animations, and that’s pretty rad. But that does mean limiting the pool of who deserves such budget.
You can even set Battle Companions to give you voicelines as you play, letting you feel like you’re on the world’s worst date with Seto Kaiba because he keeps forcing you to play card games and trying to show you off to his ex who’s clearly moved on.
It’s honestly the most impressive thing about Cross Duel. The models look really good, and the animations are super polished. Combined with the unique ruleset, Cross Duel certainly feels like you’re stepping into the kind of rules-bending antics of the Duelist Kingdom era.
Admittedly, it comes at a cost. Like I mentioned earlier, Cross Duel features a much smaller pool of cards to draw from, and it’s unlikely to change since there’s a model associated with every monster. We’ll probably get more in the future, but I highly doubt it’ll ever reach the heights of the TCG.
But at the same time, it also feels like that was never the intention- YuGiOh Cross Duel seems very much more a celebration of iconic anime cards rather than every single card in the TCG. You get NEOS because Judai Yuki uses it, not because the game plans to make HEROs a viable archetype.
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Naturally, you do get your cards via a gacha system. The game unfortunately has a way more aggressive gacha than Master Duel, complete with paid-only banners.
Each pull gets you exactly one of each card type (spell, trap and monster), with monsters having up to UR rarity while the spells and traps going up to SR.
Like other card games you can totally use duplicate cards to craft new ones, but the fact you never really feel like you’re earning that much in the way of gems, or the fact that if you’re targeting any one particular card, 66% of your pull will be confirmed useless can be disheartening. The decision to make each pull one spell one trap and one monster is good for making sure players have balanced decks, but it’s not so great when it comes to feeling good to do.
Can’t Escape From Crossing Fate
Ultimately, it feels like YuGiOh Cross Duel is a pretty great mobile game, just maybe not a great YuGiOh one. YuGiOh’s identity is steeped in weird synergies, cool monsters and fast gameplay, of which Cross Duel only really has one of those. Still, after the game launches, it’ll be interesting to see exactly how the game’s community grows into its own thing. I’ve known people who only knew about YuGiOh cards in the context of Duel Links, there’s sure to be the same going forward for Cross Duel once it finally launches officially.

After all, the people who’d whine about the game not just being 4-player Master Duel are just as bad as people jumping into Master Duel and whining about why it’s not the same slower duels like in the anime- that’s simply not what the game is, and to try to force otherwise would be a waste of effort.
What it is, is a pretty unique twist on a casual mobile game featuring characters that just so happened to be cards in the YuGiOh TCG. And as far as that goes, it’s pretty interesting. Mix that with its 2v2 and Raid Battle modes, and you’ve got quite a bit of content for the casual player to enjoy- just don’t have your expectations set too high.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Cross DuelPublisher: KonamiDeveloper: KonamiRelease Date TBCAndroid, iOS
Overlapping battles make for an ever-changing match! Duelists will have to pay close attention if they want to come out on top!

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