Durango will launch globally this year Q4

From the recent announcement of Nexon and What! Studio, the open-world sandbox MMORPG Durango will launch worldwide on mobile platforms in Q4 this year. The game will appear in E3 2017 too.

You will need to survive in the totally different universe with the earth, where dinosaurs are the current dominating species. Using the modern material and knowledge from your former lives, you will explore and interact with the open world. Also, craft weapons, build up your base and band with the others to survive against the dangerous creatures.

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All the features are in real-time, no matter it is collaborating with friendly players or head-to-head battles against the opponent side. Just like most of the MMORPGs, Durango features clan wars.
Hope they announce an actual release date soon so we don’t have to wait anymore. For more information, you can take a look at their official website.
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Arcueid Comes To FGO As Part Of Fate/Grand Order Anniversary

Arcueid, main character of the Tsukihime visual novel series is finally making her FGO debut as a 5-star servant in the featured banner for the Fate/Grand Order 7th Anniversary.

Announced at a livestream to much excitement, Arcueid will appear in FGO as a Moon Cancer-class servant, under the name Archetype: Earth.

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The character will have her own cinematic Noble Phantasm, titled Marble Phantasm, which does bonus damage to Chaotic-aligned enemies.
In addition, each of her different Ascension Stages are based on different aspects of the character, with Ascension 2 specifically taking place after the events of a route from Tsukihime, according to the wiki.
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She’ll be available via the game’s anniversary banner which runs from July 31st to August 10th, and even sports her own unique summoning animation similar to the previous Moon Cancer, Sesshoin Kiara.
Her inclusion in FGO is part of a two-way crossover with the Type Moon’s other visual novel series, Tsukihime: while Arcueid appears in Grand Order, Mash Kyrielight is set to appear in the Tsukihime fighting game Melty Blood as upcoming DLC.
This crossover isn’t entirely uncommon- the original Carnival Phantasm featured characters from both series, and Neco Arc, originally a Tsukihime character has gone on to get Fate-inspired versions as well.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Player Count Increases Drastically Thanks To Anime and Discounts

The launch of CD Project Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 was fairly divisive but things seem to be looking up as the game’s player count has recently seen a dramatic increase.

The reason for this is likely due to the game receiving a price discount and the release of the game’s tie-in anime series: “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” which recently premiered on Netflix.

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According to Steam, Cyberpunk 2077 had a player count of just under 25,000 on Thursday the 15th of September 2022. Since then the game has seen a sharp increase in players over the weekend peaking at 85, 555 simultaneous users on Sunday 18th.
The Cyberpunk 2077 tie-in anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners by Studio Trigger (Kill La Kill, Promare) was released on September 13th. The anime has since gained critical acclaim from fans and reviewers alike for its eye-catching smooth animation and action-packed story. While we have no direct confirmation from CD Project Red, I don’t think it’s too big a stretch to say that the success of anime has led to some people wanting to give the game another try.
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In all fairness, however, the anime isn’t the only thing drawing players back to Night City. The game also recently launched its 1.6 update/patch which brought some interesting new inclusions to the game. The update implemented a clothing transmog system, cross-platform progress support, new mini-games, and a number of new bug fixes.
Finally, Cyberpunk is also currently holding a half-price discount on Steam, giving players far more incentive to give it a try.
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Ohse Tsubame character trailer for Augmented Reality Girls Trinary posted

Gust is following up yesterday’s Augmented Reality Girls Trinary trailer by introducing Tsubame Ohse, one of the game’s many heroines:

Tsubame Ohse is an upbeat and hardworking girl who had to spend much of her middle school life in at the hospital as she suffers from an unknown disease. As a big fan of FreyMENOW, she heads to Tokyo for the concert, but then something happens…

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As we have reported, Augmented Reality Girls Trinary is a new game developed by Gust for iOS and Android developed in collaboration with Toei Animation. Pre-registration is currently open, although we still have no real idea what kind of game this is going to be.
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World Of Dragon Nest Cross-Platform PC and Mobile Confirmed!

We have some great news on World of Dragon Nest that was first announced back in November 2016. The game was revealed by Eyedentity Games during their Dragon Nest movie premiere in South Korea. It was first revealed for mobile devices only, however this time Eyedentity has confirmed that it is playable on both PC and Mobile devices in ChinaJoy 2017.

Check out some of the screenshots of the details that were revealed there:

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Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds Launches  ‘Cooking Competition’ Episode In New Game Update

Netmarble has released a new game update for Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds that features a new ‘Cooking Competition’ Episode.

In the Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds ‘Cooking Competition’ Episode, players can enjoy content held in the Kingdom of Evermore as well as related Dungeon and Reputation Quests. Characters can be customized further with the newly added ‘Chef Outfit’ and ‘Sweets Cart’ Mount. This game update features a new Favor System that allows players to build friendships by interacting with NPCs, including characters who will take care of their crops in the Familiars’ Forest.

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To celebrate this latest game update, players will have the opportunity to participate in several limited-time events and receive special rewards:

100-Day Anniversary Check-In: In celebration of the first 100 days since the game’s grand launch, players can obtain daily check-in rewards across a 28-day period, including the ‘6 ★ Dimensional Deer’ and ‘Rare 4 ★ Equipment Selection Chest.’
Cooking Competition Episode Guide Event: Based on the newly added ‘Cooking Competition’ Episode, rewards such as the Head Chef Hat Chest and other various power-up materials can be acquired by completing various missions and tasks.
Sore Boar Power Up Event: Players can acquire the Sore Boar along with the Familiar power materials by completing this event’s mission.

Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds is available for iOS and Android devices.
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Gundam 00 Awakening Of The Trailblazer Is Available Legally on YouTube

You can now watch Gundam 00 : Awakening of the Trailblazer legally via the GundamInfo Youtube Channel, though for how long is currently unknown.

The movie premiered on the GundamInfo YouTube channel last week, letting fans catch the conclusion to Gundam 00, a fan-favorite series.

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Meanwhile, fans who might be unfamiliar with the series can also currently watch the entirety of Gundam 00 with English subs on the YouTube channel.
This isn’t too uncommon for the GundamInfo YouTube channel, which often rotates out different Gundam shows to be watched legally with official subs. Currently you can also watch Gundam Unicorn RE:0096, which is the serialized anime cut of Gundam Unicorn.
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Previous programs on the channel have also included Gundam Thunderbolt, as well as Gundam AGE. When it was first releasing, Iron-Blooded Orphans also debuted on the same day on the YouTube channel.
Aside from that several other shows are mainstays on the channel, such as the Build franchise consisting of Build Fighters, Build Fighters Try and Build Divers.
Gundam 00: Awakening of the Trailblazer
Gundam 00: Awakening of the Trailblazer takes place after the events of season 2 of Gundam 00, and sees an older Setsuna facing the day he was warned about- when aliens would come to Earth.
It also features a reunion with Tieria, who as of the finale of Gundam 00 season 2 had lost his physical body but reconnected with the supercomputer VEDA.
The movie debuted a whole new line of mobile suits for the Gundam Meisters of Celestial Being, with Setsuna receiving the 00 Qan[T], Lockon getting the Gundam Zabanya, Tieria getting the Gundam Raphael and Allelujah getting the Harute Gundam.

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Returning to the Lifestream – Final Fantasy VII Remake Review

Some of you may have already received your copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake, thanks to the decision to deliver copies earlier to help those in areas more badly affected by disruptions from the coronavirus. Due to these circumstances and the fact of this review coming out ahead of its official release date, be aware that there are possible spoilers within this review. A copy of the game was provided for us to provide this review.

With that out of the way, it’s time for us to head back into Midgar.

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Fans and non-fans would probably be intimately familiar with the opening scene of FFVIIR. The train comes in, some chumps get knocked out, and we see our taciturn protagonist, Cloud Strife himself, an ex-SOLDIER, now appearing to be going against the cannon fodder of his previous employer. With a cast brought to life not just with voices and graphical upgrade, the whole flow to get you into the story now has added action, quickly putting you into Cloud’s shoes.

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The addition of voices and more detailed graphics allows Avalanche as a whole to stand out far more than they might have in the original game, and certainly allows them to give more weight to the story than they did before, besides their expanded story in this remake! We won’t be going into detail about the story to avoid more explicit spoilers, but you can certainly enjoy these “side characters” more. Yes, the original game is over twenty years old, but the changes brought about by the mentioned updates gives this story a breath of fresh air.
TINKERING WITH THE MENUS
There are some key changes to the mechanics of the game itself. Materia mastery is still a thing, but no new Materia will be given once you do. Weapons have skills, with their own mastery ones and with individual pools of SP. You can think of this system being similar to Final Fantasy 9. There is the option to let the system automatically use the SP for you.
You can get additional effects by linking Materia, so play around with the system that returns from the original. In regards to Summon Materia, only one may be equipped on a character at a time. Once you’re able to, Summons can use anyone’s ATB to execute commands, and will unleash their Signature move when they leave, or if their duration gets cut short by their summoner dying. Summon Materia come fully mastered.
With how Summons work here, they actually feel like a big deal, that you’re calling on a force of nature to smite your foes, as they are only usable during certain battles and aren’t just some regular Firaga, albeit with fancier animations. That power trip is real! Their presence can be felt as they’re directly on the field, utilizing their own attacks even if you don’t use ATB to command them directly!

HIT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME
As for the battle system itself, expect it to be tougher than the demo. “Pressuring”- a mode where it increases stagger rate – and “Staggering” enemies are absolutely vital for you to deal significant damage to enemies. Despite the active action battle system, you should get used to thinking of it as an RPG, so the moment you see the tell for attacks, get out of the way. You’re pretty much going to always take hits as dodges do not equal invulnerability. Same goes for any charge up attacks like Limit Breaks as they can get cancelled. If you do find yourself in trouble, you can still flee from battle, so don’t be afraid to make a break for it.
To go into more detail about the “pressure” and “stagger” mechanics, enemies will have different requirements to get staggered more easily. One of the sure fire ways is to hit their weaknesses! Boss battles have also changed up where your allies will call out for specific actions in certain phases, otherwise you’re just dragging the battle out longer than you need to. Pay attention, and get that deeper feeling of strategy instead of “mash button to win”. This especially applies to bosses, who can put up barriers you can only remove by following NPC hints or commands.  Some skills or limit breaks can increase stagger rate, or deal more damage to staggered foes.
There’s plenty of side quests you can do as you move from chapter to chapter of the main story. It starts out as a very story heavy game, getting you from plot A to plot B, to orient yourselves with the changes made to this story. It will open up later, but settle in and enjoy the story even if you’re confident you won’t get surprised by anything. It’s not just the main characters: the areas they explore, like the slums, have been given new life, and you can actually see how the people might live here. Some of these side quests give more backstory, so lore enthusiasts can have a field day with this.

Character models definitely have benefited from this graphical upgrade, where you can see down to the tiniest details like the stray white strands on Heidegger’s visage. You can’t rename the characters now that they’re voiced, as with later FF titles, which is to be expected. Regarding the side quests, as the name suggests, they’re not the biggest stuff, so their quality can be hit or miss. However, some can affect the story and visuals as a nice nod to your efforts, so might as well do them.
DO AS MIDGARDIANS DO
Gameplay wise, some things can be missable once you move on in the story, so be sure to explore if you’re a perfectionist completionist! Fortunately, once you’re done with the game, you can choose to select Chapters to return to to get back at them. This is certainly very beneficial to people who just want to experience the story in full first. Camera control and swapping targets are on the same analog stick, so keep that in mind. The AI also tends to be passive, so it’ll be best you control them when you need a specific command.
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The iconic bike battle is included, and leans closer to realism for the Remake. Your enemies can be quite far apart from you and Cloud, well… he has the Buster Sword. The battle is similar, but you do have additional skills for Cloud and more environmental elements to utilize to amp up the action. It’s nonetheless fun to fend them off, so good luck, speed demon!
The mini games are back as advertised, from the darts game to the squats and pull-ups. They’re fairly challenging in this iteration, so if you really want that high score, you’re going to be back here quite a lot, especially for the PRO levels. They ease you into the games, then hit back hard. They’re quite fun to challenge, so spend some time away from the main story here! You were probably planning to anyway, for the rewards.
The Colosseum offers another change of pace, opening up multiple battles to you. There will be restrictions, requiring specific character(s), and healing 50% of HP and MP between rounds. This is where you earn those second Limit Breaks, and earn them you will, especially when you’ll have to run it with a solo character.
JESSIE KNOWS WHAT SHE WANTS, THE GAME

Fans of the original can rest assured that the development team has done their best to rebuild this classic story to keep you interested. As you might have gathered from trailers, there are added scenes. Once you play through the game with added context, you might be quite surprised at where you end up. The benefit of voice overs means you can have party banter that hits differently from plain text.
Hear Barret complain about the 59 floors of climbing Shinra Tower, which have been added in in full, by the way. Hear him wheeze out his complaints between floors, apparently still energetic enough to mouth off, presumably also to hide the fact that he’s really, really afraid of heights. There’s also considering the fact that Tifa is afraid of ghosts, yet she hides behind Aerith who herself is accustomed to spiritual guests thanks to her connection to the Lifestream. Maybe watch Cloud with a very obvious Buster Sword over his back, talking to a regular business suit employee who doesn’t react to how much your main characters stand out compared to the rest of them Ordinary Joes. Let’s not forget discreetly breaking boxes of Shinra supplies around the maps for items. Can’t believe The Legend of Zelda got such a realistic remake… it’s fun to see all these little details be seen in full!
But going back to the banter, it’s not just a matter of the voices, of course. The script has been updated accordingly to play to the added emotion you get with more detailed facial features and voices. It’s one thing to read certain things about characters. It’s another when you can actually see them cry, instead of a simple arm motion of a blocky character. Were you sad enough with polygon Tifa expressing her sadness via text? Well, enjoy seeing her cry for real this time (please don’t)! On the lighter side, Jessie, with her Remake incarnation, can easily be a contender for best girl, so stay tuned!

CLOSING THOUGHTS
With all that said and done, one thing’s for sure: Cloud in a dress, in this engine, is something to behold! Everything worth taking screenshots of – namely, the entire game – is pretty much instantly wallpaper worthy, so that’s something else you can eagerly break that Share button for. P.S.: Cloud is a better dancer than Squall.

We’re swinging into #FinalFantasy VII Remake launch week, who’s coming along for the ride? #FF7R pic.twitter.com/nfS6YrjApf
— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) April 5, 2020

You know, it must feel like a dream that the remake of arguably the most popular Final Fantasy title of all time, and maybe even the first exposure of the franchise to many people to the franchise, has gotten a remake on this scale. Today’s technology has allowed for a classic to be rebuilt from the ground up, and even though VII is not my all-time favourite FF title – that honour goes to IX – just seeing the game find new life like this is incredible. I can’t imagine how it must feel for the fans who have been waiting since the announcement of the remake!
For a new generation of Final Fantasy fans, this highly anticipated title could be, once again, their first time learning of this series that has spawned so many games, each with their own charms and die-hard fans. The cycle has begun anew in 2020, opening the doors of opportunity. (I would, of course, lobby hard for an IX remake.)Have you ever imagined that the polygons you saw on screen all those years ago could be seen like this? Your feelings have brought you this far into the extended universe of VII, to this remake. I certainly can’t wait for the rest of you to play the game. Welcome home.
No questions asked, it’s a must-buy, for fans and new ones alike. Look out for our video review come 10 April!
FINAL SCORE
9/10

Final Fantasy 7 RemakePublisher: Square Enix Co.Developer: Square EnixRelease Date: 2020-04-10PlayStation 4
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The Review

                    FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

4.8
Score

Return to both the old and new, a remake of a classic that leaves you wanting for more.

PROS
 A familiar world is given new life with updated graphics and voiceover Additions to the story ensures even fans can be surprised

CONS
 The controls can get janky AI is subpar

Review Breakdown

The taste of a remake that leaves you wanting for more

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Conclude the Fate of Atlantis in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

July 17 marks the arrival of the Judgment of Atlantis. This story arc concludes the post-launch story arc the Fate of Atlantis. It is live for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Windows PC. It is also the final large episodic narrative for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, which started with Legacy of the First Blade.

Enter the world of Atlantis, featuring gorgeous architectural landscapes and clear water. It is also a hub for Isu knowledge and power. In this place, the player will face their hardest decisions yet in a land where humans and Isu co-exist. As ruler of Atlantis, Poseidon tries to maintain balance in this often unstable world. You, the hero dubbed the Diskastes, as judge of Atlantis, are his hope to bring harmony.

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How will your decisions change this world?
The episodes in the Fate of Atlantis have introduced new ability enhancements tied to different branches of the skill tree – Hunter, Warrior, and Assassin. Discover three new ability enhancements:-

Ares Wrath, Warrior tree: Enhances the Ring of Chaos ability. Smash the ground with the Broken Spear to create an area of effect to slow down and damage enemies
Blessing of Kronos, Assassin tree: Enhances the Venomous Attacks ability. Receive Isu power and become immune to Isu effects like Adrenalin Freeze and Adrenalin Drain. Also boosts Adrenalin gain and extends weapon range.
Kronos’ Punishment, Assassin tree: Enhances the Call to Arms ability. Create a replica of yourself to stealth attack an enemy, perfect for assassinating without fear of exposure.

Strike down your foes with your new skills.
Judgment of Atlantis requires players to complete previous Fate of Atlantis episodes as well as:
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Following the main game: Between Two Worlds questline, the mythological main game story arc, and Lost Tales of Greece questline Heir of Memories, and character level 28.
Without completing the main game: a shortcut is available to enter Greece at level 52 with all preset abilities and resources to access Heir of Memories. Player progression will not carry over to the main save, and achievements are locked.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s post-launch plan is the biggest and most ambitious of the franchise. Season pass owners have Legacy of the First Blade and the Fate of Atlantis, two major episodic storylines. Bundled in the pass are also Assassin’s Creed III Remastered and Assassin’s Creed Liberation Remastered. Odyssey players can continue to get additional free content in story-focused, episodic Lost Tales of Greece alongside daily and weekly in-game events.
Purchase the Fate of Atlantis as part of the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Season Pass at 39.99€ or as part of the Fate of Atlantis story arc for 24.99€. Players with the Season Pass and Gold Edition can download it now.
Visit the Assassin’s Creed website for more info. For the latest news, check out Ubisoft’s website.

Assassin's Creed OdysseyPublisher: UbisoftDeveloper: Ubisoft QuebecRelease Date: 2018-10-05Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
In the 11th major installment of the Assassin's Creed franchise, play as either Alexios or Kassandra. As a mercenary, you fight a war between Athens and Sparta. Explore this world and make decisions that could alter your fate...

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[Guide] Cookie Run Kingdom – Should You Use Tarte Tatin Cookie?

Move over Captain Caviar Cookie, there’s another cannon-slinging pirate (or at least she looks like a pirate) in the Cookie Run Kingdom: the dragon hunter Tarte Tatin Cookie.

In this guide, we’ll go over her skill, stats, best toppings, and how she performs in battle overall.

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If you’re interested in Cookie Run Kingdom, check out our previous ‘Should You Use’ Cooke Run Kingdom character guides:

Pumpkin Cookie
Cotton Cookie
Affogato Cookie
Caramel Arrow Cookie
Wildberry Cookie
Oyster Cookie
Financier Cookie
Captain Caviar Cookie
Candy Diver Cookie
Sherbet Cookie
Prophet Cookie
Milky Way Cookie
Blueberry Pie Cookie
Space Donut
Prune Juice Cookie
Kouign-Amann Cookie
Royal Margarine Cookie

The Skills of Tarte Tatin Cookie

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Tarte Tatin is a range cookie, the first new range cookie in a long time, meaning she fights in the back row. Her skill is called “Cannonade” and as you can imagine, it involves her using her cannon.
“When Tarte Tatin Cookie fires her cannon, she reduces her own Cooldown and Shackles her enemies after a certain number of hits. Upon using her skill, she will fire a cannonball straight toward the center Cookie in the enemy team. Hit enemies suffer from Burn and Bosses receive extra damage. After a certain number of skill uses, Tarte Tatin Cookie will fire an enhanced cannonball. During the battle, when Tarte Tatin Cookie successfully defeats an enemy or a boss, her ATK will increase. While Tarte Tatin Cookie is using her skill, she will briefly become resistant to interrupting effects”.

Cooldown: -1.5 sec with each Regular Attack hit
Shackles: 3 sec after x3 Regular Attack hits
Cannonball Explosion DMG:
271.1% of ATK (Cookies)
417.1% of ATK (Others)
Extra DMG to Bosses: 785.5% of ATK
Enhanced Cannonball DMG: Total Cannonball Explosion DMG x1.5
Burn DMG: 17.7% of every 0.5 sec for 8 sec
ATK upon Defeating an Enemy +10.0% for 15 sec; stacks up to x10

The Best Use of Tarte Tatin Cookie

Please note, that as with every new Cookie added to Cookie Run Kingdom, new strategies and uses are still being formed by the player base but this is what we found based on first impressions:
Tarte Tatin is a cookie all about hitting hard and sweeping enemies fast. She does a good deal of damage and can decrease her cooldown which encourages players to keep using her. The fact that knocking out enemies increases her attack power also shows means she could be very useful for PvP especially when combined with her ability to burn opponents.
That being said, I feel she’s a unit specially made for boss battles. It would make sense considering she’s supposed to be a dragon slayer and was introduced in an event all about slaying a boss dragon. Her fast cooldown, burn effects, and increased damage on bosses means she should be able to whittle them down faster during battles alongside her team.
Best Toppings

Like most offense-based cookies, Tarte Tatin benefits from a build of full Searing Raspberries or Solid Almonds depending on the role you want them to play on the team. If you’re like me and want to focus on damage, go for the raspberries but you’ll need to hide them behind a strong tank and have a good healer on hand.
Solid almonds will raise their damage resistance and allow them to last longer but with lower damage output.
Who is Tarte Tatin Cookie

According to the lore, Tarte Tatin Cookie is an old friend of Hollyberry Cookie and a famous dragon slayer. She now plays a role alongside Hollyberry and other Cookies in the recent Legend of the Red Dragon event. Here is her bio for more information:
Whether it’s the past or the future of dragon hunting, you can be sure that Tarte Tatin Cookie is part of it! Years and years of carrying around her customized cannon on dragon hunts far and wide have helped build Tarte Tatin Cookie’s reputation as an extremely skilled and experienced dragon hunter. The way she confronts the dragons, massive threats to all Cookiekind, without even a trace of fear is reminiscent of the Ancient Heroes. It inspires the Cookies around her and sets their battle spirit aflame! Tarte Tatin may seem hard to approach because of her aloof personality and serious attitude. But unlike her cold exterior, she has a warm side to her which means she never forgets a friend. After all, the best hunters are those who have a lot to protect. You’re sure to find Tarte Tatin fighting another enormous beast somewhere again today, firing her cannon without hesitation. BOOM!
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Cookie Run: KingdomPublisher: DevsistersDeveloper: DevsistersRelease Date: 2021-01-21Android, iOS
Build your dream Cookie Kingdom and reclaim the land lost against the evil that lingers in the shadows. Fresh out of the oven and from the Cookie Run: OvenBreak creators comes Cookie Run: Kingdom! Build a delectable Kingdom while battling against evil dessert monsters!

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New PS4 Pro God of War/Last of Us Bundle is arriving in Malaysia

Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore Private Limited (SIES) announced today they will release a new PlayStation 4 Pro God of War/ The Last of Us Remastered bundle on August 9th.

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The PlayStation 4 Pro God of War/ The Last of Us Remastered comes with a PS4 Pro system ( Jet Black/1TB HDD ), two DualShock 4 wireless controllers and as well as two award-winning games, The God of War and The Last of Us. The bundle will include 1+1 years Extended Warranty. The whole bundle is worth RM 2,485 but it will be on sale at a special price of RM 1,849.
Starting on August 9th 2019 till September 1st 2019, you can purchase any of the following PlayStation product offerings from any PlayStation authorised dealers:
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Get the exclusive limited Mini Messenger Bag with the purchase of any of the selected packs. This stylish bag is a sling bag featuring the classic PlayStation icons. Not only it will make you look stylish, it is functional too. Get it while the stock last.

If you are interested, you can check out your nearest PlayStation Authorized Dealers. To know more about the product, you can check out in their official webpage or their official Facebook.

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Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom Players Have Seemingly Made A Pastime of Bullying The Koroks

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom has launched to rave reviews and as many users have taken to social media to catalog their experiences, a certain trend has emerged with the game: people really like to bully the koroks.

Just browsing through Twitter and you can see numerous images of Koroks being burnt, crucified, strapped to rockets, and shot off many, many cliffs. We’d say it’s a tad mean-spirited but we also can’t deny that it’s incredibly funny, especially with how creative some of these torture devices have been.

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The Koroks In Zelda
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For those that haven’t played the game yet, the Koroks are small plant-like creatures that are involved with one of the larger side quests throughout the game. Finding them or helping them will reward you with a Korok Seed which can get you more storage space for your weapons among other upgrades.
One of the main requests the Koroks have for the link is to transport them to their nearby friends. It is implied that this is because their backpacks are too heavy for them to move, but I can’t be the only one that thinks it’s because they’re just lazy and want a free ride. Here the player is supposed to use the Ultrahand ability to pick and construct vehicles to carry the Koroks to wherever they need to go.
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Unfortunately for them, many players have found other uses for the Koroks, the only NPCs that can be carried and attached to an assortment of items in the game.
Korok Bullying
The internet has certainly built things for the Koroks but not soo much to help them with their quests and more to put them in either tougher predicaments. Popular forms of Korok bullying seem to involve lighting them up on crosses, strapping them to rockets, or a mixture of the two. Someone has even been creative enough to hook them up to a rotisserie.

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I present you the Korok Rotisserie machine. #ZeldaTearsOfKingdom pic.twitter.com/LCtsRdfGov
— Pory (@pory_leeks) May 11, 2023

My contribution to the mistreatment of Koroks#TearsOfTheKingdom #Zelda #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/CqlRA23De8
— DAT | Ambler (@Ambler) May 14, 2023

My MAGNUM OPUS: Korok BBQ V3 @GetGianni pic.twitter.com/yUd6eIBUbC
— Oyff (@Oyffie) May 14, 2023

While this may seem disturbing and somewhere deep down we should probably question the human race’s inclination to brutally torture innocent creatures that are a lot smaller than us, it’s not like the Koroks are that upset. They let out a simple “ouch” or “Eep” but otherwise don’t seem to be bothered. Most of them will even still thank you if you actually get them to their friends in the end.
It’s cool to see people get so creative with the various tools that Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom leaves at their disposal even if they’re not quite being used as the game indented. Seriously, we’ve mostly been discussing the Koroks but there’s also been a trend of people building structures that are a little more…phallic.

If you want to see the Zelda tears of the kingdom robot with the fire breathing dragon penis, here it is. https://t.co/owIVXTw30k
— Gene Park (@GenePark) May 11, 2023

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Mansfield Break coming next to Arknights Global

Following a week of break post Contingency Contract #3: Cinder, Arknights Global servers are finally getting Mansfield Break, the next story event.

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Mansfield Break will run from 22 June 2021, 10:00 UTC -7 to 13 July 2021, 03:59 UTC -7. Event stages will be open in two parts:

Escape Plan: 22 June 2021, 10:00 UTC -7 to 6 July 2021, 03:59 UTC -7
Mansfield Daily Life: 29 June 2021, 10:00 UTC -7 to 6 July 2021, 03:59 UTC -7

The event Operator will be 5-star Specialist, Robin.
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With the event comes the next event Headhunting, Jail Tiger Unchained, running from from 22 June 2021, 10:00 UTC -7 to 13 July 2021, 03:59 UTC -7. 5-star Medic, Silence will be on rate-up with the following new Operators:

6-star: Guard Mountain
5-star: Specialist Kafka
4-star: Sniper Pinecone

With the Southern hemisphere’s winter comes the new Icefield Messenger outfits, and a Test collection one for Saria. They will be available from from 22 June 2021, 10:00 UTC -7 to 13 July 2021, 03:59 UTC -7 at the following prices:

18 OP: Elysium, Weedy, Saria
15 OP: Firewatch

The original set of Icefield Messenger outfits will also return from from 22 June 2021, 10:00 UTC -7 to 13 July 2021, 03:59 UTC -7.

18 OP: Schwarz, SilverAsh
15 OP: Pramanix

The Mansfield Prison Cell furniture set will likewise be available partially from the store from from 22 June 2021, 10:00 UTC -7 to 13 July 2021, 03:59 UTC -7.
That’s not all; Operator Records and Paradox Simulation features will also be arriving with the update. Paradox Simulation stages will have fixed teams, with any stats and masteries of the featured character being the same as your own. Both features are dependent on certain conditions to unlock.
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Take on the role of a key member of Rhodes Island, a pharmaceutical company that fights both a deadly infection and the unrest it leaves in its wake. Together with your leader Amiya, you’ll recruit Operators, train them, then assign them to various operations to protect the innocent and resist those who would thrust the world into turmoil.

Your tactics will determine the future of Rhodes Island. Fight for the Dawn!

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Genshin Impact begins giving out Thank You mail

Players of Genshin Impact have received a Thank You mail enclosing 400 Primogems and a Wind Glider, the Wings of Shimmering Galaxy. The Thank You mail as sent by the Genshin Impact Operations Team mentions the concert, and is written as follows:

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Thank You to All Our Travelers ( 1/4 )
Dear Travelers,
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We sincerely thank you for your continuous support and love for Genshin Impact, and we would like to offer this thank-you gift to express our gratitude.
In addition, we have specially prepared the Genshin Impact online concert on 3 October, and we look forward to you joining us.
May Teyvat bring you more joy and cherished memories.
The paid bundles meant for the real life concert – which has since been indefinitely postponed – appear to have been repurposed for this occasion. You can find the update notes mentioning this “Boundless Symphony” bundle here. If it is indeed a repurposed gift, then the names of the items look to have been changed, with the remaining gifts presumably being the furniture, namecard and 600 Primogems to go. Notice that the mail is marked 1/4.
New Bundle “Boundless Symphony” will be added to the Shop at a later date: Purchase this bundle to receive Special Namecard Style: “Celebration: Tuneful Delight,” Special Furnishing: “Splendid Phrase,” Special Wind Glider: “Wings of Poetic Melodies,” and Primogems × 1,000.
The Wings of Shimmering Galaxy.
Should the real life concert come to pass, will they be releasing an additional paid commemorative bundle? Well, let’s wait and see. In the mean time, keep an eye out for the version 2.2 livestream.
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Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.

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

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Dragonball Z Dokkan Battle Fans Are Upset Over Worldwide Celebration Campaign

The Worldwide Celebration Campaign for Dragonball Z Dokkan Battle had recently started and fans of the game weren’t particularly happy with the event.

Over at the gachagaming subreddit, there have been a few posts where fans had voiced out their dissatisfaction with the event. In this post made by reddit user Parrxt, they mentioned that Dragonball Z Dokkan Battle had separated their worldwide banner from 3 to 4 as well as introducing a new banner rarity.

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For the game’s 7th anniversary, fans had hoped that they will finally be blessed with having a pity system being implemented to the game like how other gacha games have to ease the pain of the overall RNG of gacha games. But instead, fans were greeted new coin type where fans said that the new currency is pretty much the same as one of the other currencies in the game except with this one having favouring players who spend more on the game – Whales, compared to those who don’t spend as much.
In this post made by reddit user trelleresito, they had gone through the new currency type in more detail. But to summarise, the new coin type is pretty much the same as the Yellow coins that are used to summon on Legendary summons
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Fans had also talked about their dissatisfaction with the new event which gives boosts to the new characters in a game that’s focused on Player vs Environment content as well as the lack of benefits that the new banner has. Most notably that there were no X2 rate along with banner being too overpopulated with it featuring 10 units which would tremendously lower the odds of players who want to summon for a specific character in the banner.
As of time of writing, fans are upset with the state of the current Worldwide Celebration Campaign and have commented their thoughts about this event.

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Pokemon Unite Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced

The Pokemon Company has announced the Nintendo Switch release date for Pokemon Unite, and it’s closer than you may think.

In an update today, they announced that the Nintendo Switch version of Pokemon Unite will release next week, on the 21st of July.

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Previously, we’d only known that the game would release on the handheld platform some time in July, though it’s good to finally have a concrete date to mark on our calendars.
The game will also be releasing on Android and iOS, although those versions of the game won’t launch until September. Ironically enough, prior to its release all the closed betas for the game were held primarily on mobile first.
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Pokemon Unite is the Pokemon twist on the MOBA formula, featuring features like evolving your Pokemon mid-battle, as well as capture points instead of towers. Ults in this game are referred to as Unite Attacks, which you’ll be able to use to press your advantage.
The game is free-to-play, but from what we’ve seen it will include the MOBA standard fare of having to buy new Pokemon to play as. While the full roster hasn’t been officially announced, you can check out our full list of all the Pokemon in the game so far to see if your favorite Pokemon made the cut.

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ASUS unveils new 2022 Zenbook lineup

During the Pinnacle of Performance launch event earlier today, ASUS launched its new 2022 Zenbook Pro and Zenbook S series laptops.

The comprehensive new Zenbook Pro and Zenbook S portfolios include standard, convertible and dual-display laptops ranging in size from 13 inches to 17.3 inches, all featuring a modern new design and the latest high-performance 12th Generation Intel® Core™ H-Series processors or AMD Ryzen™ 6000 H-Series processors, up to GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs with the benefits of the NVIDIA Studio ecosystem, along with a dazzling array of performance-and productivity-enhancing innovations.

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Asus has partnered with NVIDIA to bring all the benefits from NVIDIA Studio to the new Zenbook Pro laptops, including software optimizations and pre-installed NVIDIA Studio drivers for enhanced performance and reliability in all your favorite creative apps. Artists will be able to create at the speed imagination thanks to dedicated hardware benefits accelerating 3D, video editing, live streaming and graphic design workflows. And they get access to exclusive NVIDIA tools including NVIDIA Omniverse for 3D editing and collaboration, NVIDIA Broadcast for livestreaming, and NVIDIA Canvas for AI-assisted landscape painting.

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Redesigned for performance

The 2022 Zenbook Pro and Zenbook S series of premium laptops all feature a completely new ‘modern Zen’ look, giving them an uncluttered, sophisticated appearance, with new details such as stepped diamond-cut edge highlights and the new ASUS monogram ‘A’ lid logo. Continuing the Zenbook tradition, the emphasis is on elegance and portability combined with class-leading performance.
For unprecedented performance in a compact chassis, the Zenbook Pro and S series now use up to the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series or AMD Ryzen™ 6000 H-series processors. Maximum sustained performance — up to a 140 W combined thermal design power (TDP) depending on the model — is assured by new and improved cooling solutions across the range including ASUS IceCool, IceCool Plus and IceCool Pro. Additionally, Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602) and Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402) introduce the new Active Aerodynamic System Ultra (AAS Ultra), an innovative auto-tilt mechanism that elevates the ScreenPad™ Plus secondary touchscreen or the ASUS ErgoSense keyboard to allow improved cooling and better ergonomics.

The most powerful Zenbook ever: Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
The flagship model in the new line-up is Zenbook Pro 16X OLED, a no-compromise creator laptop with a wealth of innovative design features all designed to aid on-the-go creativity, including the AAS Ultra mechanism for maximum performance. The outstanding power and performance of Zenbook 16X OLED is packed into a compact 2.4 kg unibody — CNC-machined for solidity from super-tough aerospace-grade 6000-series aluminum alloy — that’s just 16.9 mm slim, so it’s easy to get creative on the move.
The Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is an NVIDIA Studio validated laptop, powered by up to a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 12900H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 3060 Laptop GPU, Zenbook Pro 16X OLED delivers extreme mobile performance. The high-performance components at its heart need to be cooled effectively in order to reach their full potential. This starts with the new ASUS IceCool Pro cooling system, which uses two quiet IceBlades fans, each with 97 3D-curved blades. These cool the vapor chamber and the 5 mm heat pipe from the CPU and GPU, and the hot air is vented efficiently to the exterior via the new AAS Ultra mechanism, with its 14.5 mm lift that also tilts the keyboard by an ergonomic 7°. The result is that the CPU and GPU can run at up to a 140 W combined TDP in Performance mode without throttling, and can run quieter than 40 dB in Standard mode. The high-capacity 96 Wh battery provides up to 10 hours of autonomy to ensure Zenbook Pro 16X OLED will get through even the most demanding work days.
For stunning visuals, Zenbook Pro 16X OLED is equipped with a world-leading 16:10 16″ 4K OLED HDR 60 Hz 550-nit Dolby Vision® touchscreen that’s PANTONE® Validated for industry-standard color rendering, has a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut, and is VESA DisplayHDRTM True Black 500-certified for the deepest blacks.
Other innovative and upgraded features include the all-new White-RGB ASUS Intelligent Lighting System that enables smart interactivity such as visual alerts for power or performance status; the ASUS Dial rotary controller for precise fingertip control of creative apps; and an enlarged touchpad with haptic feedback for click-anywhere convenience. Zenbook Pro 16X OLED redefines what a creator laptop should be, and helps elevate creativity to the next level.
Dual displays, evolved: Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED
The new Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a powerful and compact dual-screen creator laptop that’s also the world’s first 14.5-inch 2.8K 120 Hz OLED laptop. It features a bigger and brighter next-gen 12.7-inch ScreenPad Plus secondary touchscreen, combined with the AAS Ultra auto-tilting design that improves both cooling and ergonomics.
The seriously powerful Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is an Intel® Evo™-certified powerhouse that lets creators turn up their creative powers to the max. The flagship up to 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 12900H processor and creator-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU are cooled for extreme performance — up to an 85-watt combined TDP — by ASUS IceCool Plus technology, aided by the innovative AAS Ultra mechanism, which vents the chassis efficiently and also tilts the next-gen ScreenPad Plus secondary touchscreen by 12°, positioning it at a comfortable angle for touch and viewing to ensure a seamless and immersive experience.
For studio-class visuals, the world-leading 2.8K OLED HDR 16:10 main Dolby Vision touchscreen has a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, an upgraded peak brightness of 500 nits, PANTONE Validated color accuracy, and a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut, as well as TÜV Rheinland-certified eye care.
Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED puts its rivals in the shade, making it the ultimate compact OLED laptop for the discerning creator.
For users requiring a larger display, the existing 15.6-inch Zenbook Pro 15 Duo OLED (UX582) has been updated for 2022, and now features up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H processor with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.

Zenbook Pro series
In addition to the flagship 14.5-inch and 16-inch models, the Zenbook Pro series also includes the new 15.6-inch Zenbook Pro 15 Flip OLED (UP6502) convertible laptop, and Zenbook Pro 17 (UM6702), the first-ever 17.3-inch Zenbook. The Zenbook Pro series offers users the ultimate power in a compact and elegant form factor.
The versatile Intel® Evo™-certified Zenbook Pro 15 Flip OLED is equipped with the world’s first 15.6-inch 2.8K 120 Hz OLED touchscreen, and is powered by up to a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor and the all-new Intel®™ A370M discrete graphics to deliver outstanding multitasking and multimedia power for serious users, enhanced with ASUS IceCool Plus thermal technology for maximum sustained performance. The compact, elegant, thin and light design features stepped diamond-cut edges, a 360° ErgoLift hinge, and a HD IR camera for fast face login. A combined ambient light and RGB color sensor allows automatic brightness and color adjustment. For an immersive cinematic experience, the Harman Kardon-certified quad-speaker Dolby Atmos® audio system delivers ultra-realistic multi-dimensional sound.
Zenbook Pro 17 features an expansive 17.3-inch 2.5K IPS NanoEdge Dolby Vision touchscreen that’s PANTONE Validated with an ultrafast 165 Hz refresh rate, and superb all-round creative and productivity performance is delivered by up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. For superior audio experiences, there’s a Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos® audio system driven by a powerful smart amplifier. The sleek, modern design is finished in elegant Tech Black.

Zenbook S series
The ultrathin, ultralight Zenbook S series also gains two new 13.3-inch models designed for the ultimate portability: the convertible Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED, and Zenbook S 13 OLED, the world’s lightest 13.3- inch OLED laptop. With the outstanding power efficiency and high-capacity batteries of the new Zenbook S series, users no longer have to choose between performance and battery life.
With its versatile 360° ErgoLift hinge, Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED lets users work or play in any mode they choose: laptop, tent, stand, tablet — or anything in between. The precision-engineered hinge is also torture-tested to ensure maximum reliability for total peace of mind. The sleek and compact contemporary new unibody design — crafted from premium magnesium-aluminum alloy and finished in a choice of two fresh new colors — is just 1.1 kg light and 14.9 mm thin for effortless portability, and the up to 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor gives it the performance to handle any task with ease. A long-lasting 67 Wh battery, three ultrafast Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® ports, and a microSD card reader make it the ideal portable companion.
Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED is packed with smart features designed to enhance security and efficiency. A presence-detection capability allows automatic login and logout when the user approaches or leaves the laptop, and a fingerprint sensor on the power button allows instant one-touch, password-free login. An RGB color sensor automatically adjusts display brightness and color temperature to match the ambient environment. Co-engineered with Intel, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED design will meet the requirements of an Intel® Evo™ laptop through Intel’s hardware specifications and key experience targets for responsiveness, instant wake, battery life, fast charge and intelligent collaboration.
The ultralight Zenbook S 13 OLED is an elegant and powerful companion for those with busy lifestyles. It packs a lot of advanced technology into its super-thin 14.9 mm magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis in just 1 kg, including up to an AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800U processor with AMD Radeon™ 680M graphics. Finished in one of four sophisticated new colors — Ponder Blue, Aqua Celadon, Vestige Beige and Refined White — Zenbook S 13 OLED is designed to stand out, yet it blends in anywhere. Its up to 19-hour battery life, full connectivity — including USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C — and USB-C Easy Charge make it the perfect on- the-go companion. The clear and responsive 16:10 2.8K OLED HDR NanoEdge Dolby Vision touchscreen is PANTONE Validated for superb color fidelity, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified for the deepest blacks, and has an ultra-vivid 100% DCI-P3 color gamut for a superlative viewing experience. Enhanced eye care is ensured by the TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue-light emissions. Immersive multi-dimensional sound is provided by a Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos® audio system with a powerful smart amplifier.
To learn more about the Zenbook Pro and Zenbook S series laptop, head to the ASUS website. Besides the Zenbook, you can also learn more about the Vivobook lineup from ASUS revealed during the launch event.

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Hogwarts Legacy will have Playstation exclusive quest

Hogwarts Legacy will have a Playstation exclusive quest in Haunted Hogsmeade, as revealed through the September 2022 State of Play.

Madam Mason has a Hogsmeade shop to sell – but there’s a catch. Uncover what lies beneath this haunted shop during a PlayStation exclusive quest. Watch your step – not everyone who enters is able to escape the darkness.

Details about the quest as given through the Playstation Blog can be read as follows:

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The past few weeks have been exciting for all of us here at Avalanche Software. We have announced Hogwarts Legacy will launch on February 10, 2023. We officially opened pre-orders and revealed the different editions you can get. And we set the mood with a trailer that shows you a glimpse at just how dark Hogwarts Legacy can get when you explore what lurks in the shadows.
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We also attended the Wizarding World’s Back to Hogwarts celebration to announce the much-requested ability to bring your house and wand into the game by linking your Harry Potter Fan Club and Warner Bros. Games accounts, which will also unlock some exclusive fan cosmetics. I’m eager to be seamlessly sorted right into Slytherin in the game without question, along with getting my wand—a 14” pliant beech wood with unicorn hair core, if you were wondering.
Before we get into new announcements, I want to talk a little bit about Sebastian Sallow’s Dark Legacy.
Sebastian Sallow’s Dark Legacy
Sebastian quickly became a beloved character since he was first revealed as a classmate in the Hogwarts Legacy State of Play last March. We’ve been thrilled with the reaction to this charismatic Slytherin. If you’re a fan of Sebastian, you’re not alone. Nearly everyone at Avalanche loves Sebastian, too. Creating the Sebastian Sallow’s Dark Legacy trailer gave us the opportunity to show a darker side of Hogwarts Legacy while giving you another glimpse into Seb’s — as we at the studio have come to call him — story.
After we showed Avada Kedavra in March, many of you wondered if the other Unforgiveable Curses would be in the game. This trailer highlights the Cruciatus Curse in an ominous decision that you’ll need to make as a player. Will you be the one to cast Crucio (the Torture Curse) on your friend, or will you have Sebastian cast it on you? What circumstances lead you to this moment? Undertaking Seb’s companion questline will put you in these harrowing situations where no choice is an easy one.
Moreover, Sebastian’s companion questline, like those of Natsai and Poppy, is entirely optional. Yet it explores an ever-present question about the Dark Arts; are they still evil if they could save a life? When coming up with the theme for this trailer, we knew we wanted it to focus on the darker elements of the game and Sebastian’s story immediately jumped to the top of the list.
The Haunted Hogsmeade Shop
And we’re not done yet. Today we also have a peek at the PlayStation-exclusive quest, The Haunted Hogsmeade Shop. This mysterious quest is built into the core game and can be discovered by any witch or wizard playing on PlayStation.
Cassandra Mason has a shop to sell you in Hogsmeade, but all is not as it seems in this run-down establishment. What sinister secrets lie beneath Madam Mason’s shop and why was she so keen to sell it? That’s a mystery Hogwarts Legacy players will discover in the Haunted Hogsmeade Shop quest exclusively available on PlayStation platforms.
While I don’t want to give too much away about what strange things await players below the shop, overcoming these challenges will reward you with a shop of your own where you can sell items and gear at better rates than anywhere else, and the Shopkeeper’s Cosmetic Set, a right proper outfit for the entrepreneurial Hogwarts student.

Additionally, if you pre-order any PS4 or PS5 version of Hogwarts Legacy, you’ll gain access to the Felix Felicis potion recipe. Felix Felicis is a luck potion that reveals gear chests on the mini-map for one in-game day, giving you a pretty lucky day on your journey as you explore Hogwarts and the surrounding areas. This is just the recipe though. You’ll still need to make the most of your Potions lessons and the Room of Requirement potion stations to brew this bottle of liquid luck.
By choosing one of our upgraded editions of Hogwarts Legacy, players will gain access to additional in-game cosmetics, including the only way to get a flying Thestral mount in the game. The Digital Deluxe Edition also has 72-hour early access and a digital cross-gen upgrade, allowing you to upgrade from the PS4 version to the PS5.  All pre-orders for Hogwarts Legacy will get the Onyx Hippogriff mount.

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Oshi No Ko Chapter 123 Is A Touching Climax With A Nonsense Cliffhanger [Spoilers]

So, Oshi No Ko Chapter 123 is out. Like many, after the anime ended, I’ve jumped into the manga, bingeing the entirety to see the continued adventures of Aqua, Ruby, and their various criticisms of the idol industry.

There had been some trepidation over the chapter, after supposed leaks found their way to the internet. After all, Goro and Serina’s relationship was already plenty weird before their deaths- and the leaks definitely implied that things were about to get weirder. But even ignoring that, what we got was an overall good chapter.

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Alright, that’s it for beating around the bush, from here on out we will be discussing spoilers for Oshi No Ko Chapter 123- so read on at your own peril.

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Still here? Good. I’ll save my thoughts on the implied incest later, because the real star of this chapter is the reunion between Goro and Sarina, as well as them confronting their relationships with Ai.
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Honestly, considering the wild ride Ruby’s been on, it’s a great renewal of her character to have her back down so hard. Unlike Aqua who is well-suited to the sociopath life, Ruby’s significantly less so. She’s the emotional core of Oshi No Ko, so it makes sense that rather than have her fully commit to chasing clout they’d have her reflect on how horrible it makes her feel.
On the other hand, we have it played against Aqua. Aqua himself is still very much committed to his revenge plan, but breaks away from it to save Ruby. If Ruby represents the emotional core of Oshi No Ko, Aqua represents its direction- he wants to do bad things, but is a good person nonetheless. The Crow Girl is even there just to let you know that any kindness he shows Aqua isn’t part of his elaborate revenge plan- at the end of the day his Siscon persona might be the realest thing about him.
Honestly, had the chapter ended here we’d have had a really good chapter overall. Seeing the kids reflect on their relationship with Ai and each other after so long makes it feel like they themselves had been separated. But what’s a good manga chapter without a cliffhanger? And thus we get this gem of a page:
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I’m going to call this out here as a patented Akasaka Aka Fake-Out- considering how many people are likely to have come from the anime, I can see a need for a HUGE EVENT in the manga to help sell more copies. Considering how Kaguya Sama has had its share of fake outs, I wouldn’t be surprised if the literal first panel of the next chapter was Aqua just slapping Ruby and telling her to stop being a creep.
Better yet, it’d be interesting if this becomes the catalyst for what Aka has been working towards for several chapters now- the idea that after 16 years of life, Aqua and Ruby are not Goro and Serina, in the kind of “You are the sum of your experiences” sense. Anything as long it’s not twincest, please.

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No Plans To Delay Sonic Frontiers Despite Fan Backlash Says Sonic Team Head

Sonic Team studio head Takashi Izuka has told VGC that the developers have no plans to delay Sonic Frontiers despite the negative feedback from fans regarding its recent gameplay reveal.

When asked what he thought of the mixed reaction to the Sonic Frontier’s gameplay footage, Izuka had this to say:

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“It’s not really that surprising. We do realize everyone is just kind of reacting to the videos that they saw and because they don’t understand what this new gameplay is, they’re kind of comparing it to other games that they already know.”
“If people come to Gamescom or Tokyo Game Show, [they can] get that hands-on experience to play the game and understand what the game is. Because right now we’re just kind of watching videos of people reacting to what they believe the game to be.”
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Last week, IGN revealed a ‘World Premiere’ video of Sonic Frontiers, showcasing its gameplay for the first time, and the fan reaction was not so positive. Criticism includes the game feeling unfinished with a large open world that feels barren and lifeless with many saying it looked like a tech demo.
This led to the hashtag #DelaySonicFrontiers trending on Twitter with fans asking that Sega push the game back to give it some extra polish, much like how they did with the Sonic Movie.
Izuka was asked what he thought of the Twitter tag and the idea of Sonic Frontiers getting a delay. He responded by saying that the team was happy with the state the game is currently in.
“Frontiers is in development now, and actually we’ve been doing a lot of playtesting with our target audience, who would be in that demographic of someone who’d play a Sonic game and enjoy it,” he replied.
“From our playtesting results we have been iterating, we have been listening to the comments that come back, but we’ve also been getting a lot of great feedback from people who rate the game and are like, ‘I had a lot of fun playing this game, I’d give it like an 80 or 90 point score out of 100’.
“So we do feel that we’re getting to the point where this game is done, and people will like it, and we do want to get that game into our fans’ hands as soon as possible.”

For what it’s worth, IGN uploaded a more recent hands-on preview of the game with commentary giving an overview of the gameplay. The game was been more warmly received in this video with comments saying that it still needs work but looks better than many initially thought.
Sonic Frontiers will arrive for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC sometime in the 4th quarter of 2022.
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Acer Malaysia Launches Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War Edition Laptops!

Acer Malaysia is launching their new line-up of Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War laptops! There are currently 3 laptops that are designed based on 3 of the popular characters from Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War which are Captain America, Thanos and lastly, Iron Man! We were glad to have a hands-on look at the laptops courtesy to Acer Malaysia. Check out the design and specifications of each laptop below!

Here’s a video introducing the marvelous Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War laptops:

Aspire 6
Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War
Captain America Edition

The Captain America Edition is made based on the Aspire series. With his iconic American star emblazoned onto the aluminium cover in silver and blue, the design is richly-textured with a hairline-brushed finish. A great laptop to bring around, aspiring people with Captain America while doing your work with a price of RM 3,299!
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Processor
Intel Core i5-8250U

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

Memory
4GB DDR4

Storage
1TB SATA HDD

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5

Screen Size
15.6” IPS FHD, 1920 x 1080

Warranty
1-Year International Travelers Warranty

Price
RM 3,299

NITRO 5
Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War
Thanos Edition

The Thanos Edition is designed based on the ferocity of the Nitro series. Also with a hairline-brushed surface on the laptop, his Infinity Gauntlet represents the power of the Nitro 5 laptop. As the Mad Titan is hailed as one of the most strongest villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the laptop is able to take on any of your favorite games at RM 4,299!

Processor
Intel Core i5-7300HQ

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

Memory
8GB DDR4

Storage
128GB SSD + 1TB SATA HDD

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050 4GB GDDR5

Screen Size
15.6” IPS FHD, 1920 x 1080

Warranty
1-Year International Travelers Warranty

Price
RM 4,299

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Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War
Iron Man Edition

Saving the best for last, the Iron Man Edition, is designed based on the slim Swift series. With cherry red and gold just like his iron suit, the Arc Reactor at the back also lights up when you activate your laptop. Armored with scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass cover, it is able to withstand scratches on your precious armored companion. It also comes with a fingerprint scanner for security purposes, just like what Stark would do to keep his information safe. You can buy it now at RM 4,399!

Processor
Intel Core i5-8250U

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

Memory
8GB DDR4

Storage
256GB SSD

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5

Screen Size
14” IPS FHD, 1920 x 1080

Warranty
1-Year International Travelers Warranty

Price
RM 4,399

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A New Hunter x Hunter Mobile Game Announced!

Lately, there has been a number of Hunter x Hunter games for the mobile announced. With the previous ones announced and launched like Hunter x Hunter: World Hunt by Bandai Namco and another by Tencent x Lantu Games – this one will be another one by Bandai Namco. The game was announced via the latest issue of the Weekly Jump which revealed some information of the upcoming 3D ARPG of Hunter x Hunter: Greed Adventure for mobile.

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Hunter x Hunter: Greed Adventure is set in the “Greed Island” arc, where Gon, Killua and the rest completed the Greed Island mystery. If you followed the manga, the Hunter Association had also gone through some leadership changes during the event. Following the events later, Greed Island 2 emerged into existence which is what Gon and friends are tasked to look into.
The map of Greed Island 2 is based off the original manga. Just like in the Greed Island arc, in the game, players will also be able to collect cards and equip them to be used for various abilities. Paired with the type of Nen Abilities, it can also be utilized to activate traps which decides the fate of the battle.
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With the setting of Greed Island 2 in Hunter x Hunter: Greed Adventure, players will be able to relive the adventures from the original series of Hunter x Hunter by Yoshihiro Togashi. The game is slated to be released in Japan later this year. However, there’s no news if the game will be translated or have an English version. More info will be revealed soon on Bandai Namco’s official site on September 3rd, 2018.
Check out the first trailer for Hunter x Hunter: Greed Adventure:

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[Gamescom 2019] The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 15 October

The wait is over for the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch! Save the date for 15 October 2019! The Switch version will come bundled with all the DLC, and the devs think it’ll take at least 100+ hours to play all content.

Docked, you can run the game at 720P and 540P undocked. It’s pretty impressive already that they can port such a massive game into the portable console, all things considered. If you want to check out the gameplay, there’s a 41 minute video to showcase the game’s performance!

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You can find out more about the game on its official website, and pre-order it too!

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SINoALICE releases Dorothy/Breaker and Three Little Pigs/Sorcerer ahead of Anniversary

With its 1st Anniversary for Global less than a month away, Dorothy/Breaker and Three Little Pigs/Sorcerer make their debut in SINoALICE. Both characters will be obtainable after the scheduled maintenance later today.

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The game is having a pre-login event in preparation for its 1st Anniversary. By logging in every day until June 28, 2021, players can get 1st Anniversary medals which are exchangeable for Twilight Crystals.

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Dorothy/Breaker will not be obtainable via Grimoire. Unfortunately for Dorothy fans, she is a paid class. Players can only get her by spending real money. She will be available as part of the Twilight Crystal/Class Unlock & SR Weapon Set in the shop. Her SR weapon, Great Sword of Curiosity is a combo weapon

Luckily, unlike Dorothy/Breaker, Three Little Pigs/Sorcerer will be available via banner, as with most of the characters in SINoALICE. To unlock this class, players will need to pull Diary of Gluttony which has a rate up in the Tea Party Confections Grimoire. Other featured SR weapons include Flute of the Altar (instrument), Flaming Lance (Polearm), Sacred Sword (blade). Sacred Sword is also another combo weapon.
With two combo swords released at the same time, competitive Vanguards should seriously consider getting the combo weapons. Otherwise, save for the anniversary event and the upcoming NieR RepliCant rerun.
For more SINoALICE-related updates, check out the official Twitter account.
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SINoALICEPublisher: Square Enix, PokelaboDeveloper: PokelaboRelease Date: 2017-06-06Android, iOS
Fairy tale characters fight to "revive their author". Enter the dark world of SINoALICE as imagined by Yoko Taro (Drakengard, NieR).

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THE [email protected] all-star Takatsuki Yayoi honoured by Japanese city

In a case of better late than never, the city of Takatsuki in the Osaka prefecture of Japan has honoured a THE [email protected] primordial member Takatsuki Yayoi, by officially appointing her to be its tourism ambassador.

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Long-time THE [email protected] producer Sakagami Yozo accepted the honours with a letter from Tadayuki Kaneda, the representative director of the Takatsuki City Tourism Association. A courtesy visit was also paid to city mayor Takeshi Hamada.

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To commemorate the occasion, a to-scale panel of Takatsuki Yayoi will be placed at the Ama Site Park to greet visitors. Also, ordering food from a designated menu at any of the two restaurants at the location will score you a neat coaster and placemat of Yayoi.

As Japan loves their limited goods, the Takatsuki City Tourism Association and Ama Site Park Park Office will be selling Yayoi-themed merchandise, namely clear files, can badges and an acrylic stand.

Furthermore, starting 20 January 2022, Yayoi will feature in the Takatsuki Tourism App, and serve as a tourism PR for Takatsuki City. By participating in the special stamp rally within the app, users can download a special wallpaper featuring Yayoi herself and the city’s mascot Hanitan.

Those are the only things planned by the tourism board for the time being, although it appears more is being planned. Updates will be posted accordingly on the official website.

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Digimon Frontier Dim Cards Evolution Lines Revealed

The latest Dim Cards for the Digimon Vital Bracelets, these cards feature the main six Digimon from the fourth season of the anime, Digimon Frontier.

These Digmon are Agnimon (Agunimon), Wolfmon (Lobomon), Fairimon (Kazemon), Blitzmon (Beetlemon), Chackmon (Kumamon), and Loweemon and it has been revealed what their full evolution lineups will be. For the rest of this article, we’ll be referring to them by their English names.

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It should be noted that the six main Digimon of Frontier are part of a group called the Ten Legendary Warriors. The other four warriors served as the villains of the anime. Thankfully one of these evil warriors is included in each dim card line.
Agunimon, which also includes Grumblemon:

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Lobomon, which also includes Ranamon:

Kazemon, which also includes Arbormon

Beetlemon, which also includes Mercurymon

Kumamon, which is the only evolution line that does not include another legendary warrior

Louwemon, who also includes Duskmon
Digimon Frontier differs from other Digimon anime as instead of having Digimon partners, the main characters of the anime actually evolve into the Digimon. This was controversial when the anime originally aired with many disliking the anime for this reason. It has since evolved into more of a cult following, although it still lacks the popularity of the Digmon Adventure or Tamers series.
If these dim cards wanted to be accurate to the Digimon Frontier anime, perhaps they should have featured the kids from the show evolving into the Digimon but I suppose that would require more new mechanics being added to the vital bracelet to make it work.
The Digimon Frontier vital bracelet dim cards are planned to launch in September 2022.

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ROG Strix G Review – Decent gaming performance packed in an irresistible design

ASUS ROG has announced a whole new lineup of 9th gen gaming laptop during the recent Computex 2019, which includes the new Strix G that will be arriving in Malaysia very soon. We got the chance to try out the new laptop beforehand so without further ado, here is our ROG Strix G review where we will be looking at its design and how well it fares with the popular PC games.

The Design and Display
The Strix G features an eye-catching design, blending in the ROG Face Off Concept inspired by their collaboration with BMW Designworks Group. Combining the classic ROG aesthetic with a stealthy vibe, it comes with contrasting brushed finishes across the lid, as well as raised ridges that look like gills across the back and down the right side. The scissor door hinges allow more room for extra ventilation too.

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Of course, it wouldn’t be ROG without RGB. There is an optional RGB light bar wrapping around the machine’s front and side edges, which you could customizable the colours and effects via Armoury Crate. The keyboard is also illuminated with LEDs, while the WASD keys come in transparent caps.
The review model we get (G531GU) is having a 15-inch display. Thanks to the super-narrow bezels, the 144Hz display actually offers over 80% screen-to-body ratio, which means you can enjoy games and entertainment in an expansive view. Its rapid refresh rate promises silky smooth graphics at high FPS as well.

The Performance
ROG Strix G is capable of handling multitasking and switching between serious gaming and production activity at ease, as it features the latest 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H processor and 8GB RAM. It also equips the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti graphics, so you can expect stunning, immersive visuals on this machine.

Talking about its cooling systems, the 3D Flow Zone at the rear and Dual N-Blade fans increase airflow to ensure efficient cooling performance. The ultra-thin fins expand the surface area for faster heat dissipation too. You can switch between Silent, Balanced and Turbo modes to optimize performance for different games or applications.
We tried out the machine with a few popular PC games such as Apex Legends, Final Fantasy XV and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. The performance is what we expected – the games run silky smooth at around 60 FPS (sometimes drops to 40+ FPS during gunfights), we didn’t encounter any lags so far.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2’s benchmark result
Benchmarks

3D Mark

5,403 is a decent overall score for the 3D Mark benchmark test. Strix G gets 5,469 on the graphics score and 30-36 FPS in both graphics tests, while for the CPU test, it gets 17 FPS and a score of 5,061.

PCMark 10

The machine gets 8,773 for App Start-up Score and 5,999 for Digital Creation Score. This shows that Strix G is a great laptop to handle both multitasking and digital creation score. Meanwhile, the overall score it gets is 5,150, which is a pretty good score compared to other gaming laptops.

UserBenchmark

UserBenchmark gives Strix G an 80% on gaming, showing that it can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra details levels. The SSD score is exceptional at 147%, the machine can provide outstanding performance on everyday tasks and workstation use.
Verdict
Coming at only RM5,499, ROG Strix G is a versatile laptop offering excellent performance on both working and gaming tasks. We really like its design as well, especially the RGB light bar wrapping around the machine. The price is very reasonable and if you are interested, make sure you check out the official site or Facebook for more details on it.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield confirmed to have trainer customization

Being able to trainer customization has been a thing since Pokemon X and Y – a tradition that Pokemon Sword and Shield continues.

Through a Twitter post by Serebii, it was revealed that Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo will have some of its T-shirt designs featured in the upcoming Nintendo Switch title. To be exact, your Pokemon trainer in the game will have access to the T-shirt designs from Uniqlo’s Pokemon T-shirt design competition.
Of course, you should also be able to customize your trainer’s outfit however you like. In Pokemon X and Y, you not only got to change your outfit but also add accessories like hats, eyewear, and bags. While we’re not sure how much customization Pokemon Sword and Shield will have, we expect this flexibility to remain.
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Here’s one of many T-shirts that may appear in the game:

We’ve also written an article with some of our impressions on Pokemon Sword and Shield previously, which you can read here.

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New Smalland Trailer Premiers at Future Summer Games Show!

Size matters and big things are expected from Merge Games’ sandbox survival game, Smalland.

Merge Games’ Smalland has its latest trailer premiered at the Future Games Show yesterday with the new footage revealing even more of the game’s content. Spotlighting the game’s environment, highlights include a magnificent city built in the bows of an old oak tree and a predatory giant-sized lizard.

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The trailer also features an announcement for a demo coming on PC in October so players will be able to experience the game for themselves.
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Smalland is an open-world, survival, online multiplayer, adventure game set in a familiar environment in which players have been shrunk down to the size of a tiny insect. Starting their journey at the bottom of the food chain players must survive by foraging for resources, crafting, and exploring seemingly abandoned locations now reclaimed by nature. As players progress, they will be able to be to create powerful armor, weapons and even be able to tame critters into mounts allowing them to take on even greater challenges. Collaborating with other players, the ultimate goal is to take down the world’s largest and fearsome creatures.
Smalland can be played solo against the environment or with other players. During their travels, players will also learn of the varied factions that inhabit the lands, with each faction taking influence from certain creatures such as ants or bees.

Key Features

A huge open, sandbox world to explore from a tiny perspective
Build bases and shelters with a host of upgrades and customizations
Discover the lore behind Smalland through quests and the hidden NPCs scattered throughout the world
Dynamic weather and random events organically create hazardous situations or fortunate events
Player upgrades and customization, craft powerful armor to earn and unlock new abilities
Creature factions: Work alongside creatures, gain their trust, earn allies and mounts

Smalland is set to launch into early access later this year on PC via Steam and Epic. It will also be coming to PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. For more information on Smalland, visit the Merge Games website.
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Halloween Ends Review – Brutal Stabs But A Shapeless Conclusion

 After bringing Michael Myers back to the silver screen four years ago, Halloween Ends brings the slasher franchise’s latest trilogy, consisting of Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills, to a close with a final confrontation between Michael and arch-enemy Laurie Strode.

For fans of the series, this final film is likely going to be very divisive. Halloween Ends takes a different spin on the classic formula with an interesting setup and themes about how trauma spreads through different people. It’s largely held back however by a disjointed plot, messy character development, and the cardinal sin of such a legendary franchise: Michael Myers just doesn’t feel that important in his own movie.

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Last Halloween

It’s been four years since the events of Halloween Kills where the masked serial killer Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) returned and massacred dozens of civilians in the town of Haddonfield. The survivors are beginning to recover with the main heroine Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) trying to let go of her anger and move on, living with her now-adult granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak).
Soon a young man named Corey Cunnigham (Rohan Campbell) comes into their lives, an outcast who is derided and demonized by the town for accidentally killing a child he was looking after. Both women see Corey as a kindred spirit and Allyson soon sparks a romance with him. One night however Corey has a faithful encounter with Michael Myers which leads to evil once again rising up to stalk and kill through the town.
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Coming Back To Haddonfield
I can’t really say anything about the plot beyond that without going into spoilers however the main issue with the film is that despite being billed as the final confrontation between Michael and Laurie, Michael feels almost like a side character in this movie, and his rivalry with Laurie doesn’t play a big part in the film until right near the end of the movie. The majority of the film is focused on Corey and Allyson’s drama and romance.
That’s not to say it doesn’t have any good aspects. I actually really like the first few scenes of the movie as it sets the tone for the new Haddonfield. The big theme of Halloween Ends is how characters are moving on from Michael’s massacre and how he continues to influence the town even in his absence. We see that people a lot of people are more paranoid surrounding Michael, more willing to ostracize those deemed attached to his case and justify toxicity against them. It this a decent job of showing how such a tragedy can change a town.
Corey starts off with a solid example of this, he is harassed and bullied because an accident made him seem somewhat similar to Michael. You see how it affects his work, social life, and family with his mother being an overbearing wreck.
From there, however, the movie really goes off the rails at a far too fast pace. Corey and Allyson seem to fall in love just after meeting and later in the movie, Corey starts acting like a completely different person with only vague reasons as to why. It doesn’t feel believable and once the third act begins, a lot of this is quickly swept under the rug for Michael and Laurie to square off. It feels like two films stitched together with how quickly plots and characters transition without being properly explained or developed.
The Characters
For all my gripes with the script, the cast overall gives solid performances. Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode continues to be the heart of this series and she really carries the movie. While Laurie spends the last two films bitterly hunting Michael, in this film she’s started to let go of her hatred and move. She now spends her time as Allyson’s sassy grandma but you can tell that deep down Michael still haunts her.
The film also shows more than ever that despite being an innocent survivor, many still treat her as a “freak” saying she “provoked” Michael into killing. It’s a great example of how victim-blaming works and how it can affect a real person. Through this Curtis really shows her range as an actor, portraying Laurie as happy, sad, and patiently optimistic when really she’s hurting on the inside.
Allyson likewise does well. She’s now moved on from high school to a job at the local hospital but like her grandma, you see her grapple with losing all her friends and parents the night of the murders. It’s one of the reasons why I actually bought her being attracted to Corey at first as they both know what it feels like to have dealt with death and trauma while also being gawked at by other people before it started going downhill.
Speaking of which, that brings us to Corey Cunningham. A lot of how much you enjoy this film will depend on this guy as it’s just as much his movie as it is Laurie and Michael’s. He first comes off as a hard-working but meek 20-something, kinda cute in how dorky he is, but after meeting Michael he just completely transforms becoming more confident but far more unhinged. The character change just feels too jarring, and often came off as too hammy to take seriously. It makes you question why Alysson would continue to go out with him as he’s so blatantly creepy to be around.
Michael Myers
Michael Myers is probably the most disappointing part of the movie in that it just doesn’t feel like there’s a lot of him in it. Of course, he starts killing again but he is now working with other parties. The idea of Michael working with others already feels very out of character and takes away from the shadowy boogeyman persona the character was always known for. The bigger problem however is that these kills are planned based on others’ agendas as opposed to random like usual, which gives Michael less agency. It’s like he’s just along for the ride.
Outside of this, nothing new is really done with The Shape. You don’t learn anything more about his past, his motivations, and how exactly he was able to survive being stabbed in the head in the previous movie despite being like 80 years old. All the mystery surrounding him in the previous films, why he wanted to go back to his old house, it’s not brought up at all.
I will say though that his actor James Jude Courtney while never speaking gives Michael a lot of personality and presence. He still has the dangerous imposing aura but you can also tell that he’s far older now. There’s a slight world-weariness to Michael that’s hard to explain but you can almost sense that he knows that this is going to be his last hunt and he’s going to make the most of it. Is just a shame that you don’t see a lot of him. He just feels there, and it’s pretty underwhelming when the movie is the culmination of a trilogy surrounding this character.
The Kills
One point I will give Halloween Ends is that, as always, the kills are pretty effective. They’re not as many as the mid-town massacre of the Halloween Kills but they make them count with a good mix of simple but visceral knight stabbings to some more creative use of new tools of murder. There’s one at the junkyard and one at a radio station that we’re particularly gruesome and complete with some deliciously visceral blood and sound effect.
John Carpenter’s score is likewise great as ever with an eerie minimalist group of tracks that add a tinge of dread to every scene in there. The Halloween theme returns once again and it’s used very appropriately.
Halloween Ends

Halloween Ends is a movie that has some neat ideas that were butchered by mishandled directions. It has a good setup and initial theme: Laurie, Alysson, and Corey attempting to move on from past trauma on for them to be pulled back only for these plot points to lead to messy follow-ups that aren’t properly explained or connected.
Curtis and Courtney are great as the two main leads, both are more than comfortable in these roles and deliver powerful subtle performances. Unfortunately, they’re also pushed to the background in favor of contrived mellow drama and romance that often feels out of nowhere and unearned.
If you’re just looking for a gory slasher movie, you’ll probably have a good time with Halloween Kills, the knifing, and slashing scenes are legitimately great. As the ending to the new trilogy and Michael Myers and Laurie Strode’s feud though, perhaps it’s time for The Boogieman to put the knife back down and take a long rest.
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The Review

                    Halloween Ends

40%
Score

PROS
 Jamie Lee Curtis brings another great performance as Laurie Strode The kills are as gruesome as ever

CONS
 Michael Myers feels like a side character in his own movie Incoherent plot with contrived plot points Character development often feels rushed and unexplained

Review Breakdown

40%
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