Diablo II Resurrected Legacy Code Has Been Making The Game Harder To Play All Week

Diablo II Resurrected ‘s reliance on its 20-year old legacy code has been partially responsible for service interruptions, kicking off almost a week of intermittent outages for the game.

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In a lengthy blogpost, community manager PezRadar explained that the problems faced by the game stem from two major factors- the massive global server containing all the player data, as well as the legacy code in Diablo II Resurrected , which controls how some parts of the game work.
“In staying true to the original game, we kept a lot of legacy code. However, one legacy service in particular is struggling to keep up with modern player behavior”, the forum post reads.
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“Additionally, overall, we were saving too often to the global database: There is no need to do this as often as we were”, they continue.
“We should really be saving you to the regional database, and only saving you to the global database when we need to unlock you–this is one of the mitigations we have put in place. Right now we are writing code to change how we do this entirely, so we will almost never be saving to the global database, which will significantly reduce the load on that server, but that is an architecture redesign which will take some time to build, test, then implement.”
It needs to be stressed that this isn’t any one problem- it’s multiple, all leading to a tangled mess causing Diablo II Resurrected to become unplayable any time there was a player spike.
PezRadar did also highlight possible ways to get around the problem in future, taking cues from popular MMOs.
One of these was the introduction of rate limiting and queues. Rate Limiting would be the most direct way to fix the problem- people trying to farm bosses would see this take longer, since they wouldn’t be able to start a new session 20 seconds after clearing the last one. Instead they’d get a communication error, since they’d be put in a time out so as not to overload the server.
Similarly, the queue system would make it so playing at rush hour would see players sorted into a queue, only allowed in when the game allows them a la many MMOs. While some players may not like this, the alternative- having the game melt down for a week- is probably less favorable.

Diablo II: ResurrectedDeveloper: Blizzard EntertainmentRelease Date: 2021-09-23Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Diablo® II: Resurrected breathes new life into Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed ARPG and its expansion, Diablo® II: Lord of Destruction®, from beginning to end. Return to fight for Sanctuary and discover the fate of the mysterious Dark Wanderer rebuilt in all-new 3D graphics, brand-new cinematics, remastered audio… and the same classic Diablo® II gameplay you remember.

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Bandai Namco Entertainment‘s Kotobuki Squadron in the Wilderness: Takeoff Girls in the Sky ends service on 14 December. The game was made for Android and iOS, available in Japan only. The game was an adaptation of the anime, Kouya ni Kotobuki Hikoutai, featuring the titular squadron of female mercenary pilots fending off pirates that plague the skies.

The girls had their 3D models rendered in game, where you were able to increase affection through gift-giving. There was also a story mode, as you might expect. Your aircraft could be customized to use in battles, with an auto-combat system also available. The plane would have been needed to be upgraded accordingly throughout the game.

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The Kotobuki game launched in February last year, so it was pretty close to two years of service. Too bad for those who were trying to have hope for an English release.

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Wizards Presents 2022 MtG And D&D Announcements Give You A Whole Year To Look Forward To

Wizards of the Coast has just dropped a huge barrage of announcements for fans of both Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) as well as Magic: The Gathering (MtG) as part of the Wizards Presents 2022 livestream.

From bold new crossovers to a radical way for the community to shape the D&D, Wizards Presents 2022 had something for everyone who enjoys both titles.

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Wizards Presents 2022: D&D Announcements
The two biggest stories out of Wizards Presents 2022 were Dragonlance, as well as One D&D.
Dragonlance – Two Ways To Fight Off Dragons
With Dragonlance, players are transported back to the world of Krynn, where the forces of good will need to fight off classic enemies in a higher-stakes setting as you fight in the War of the Lance to protect Solamnia from the Dragon Queen. Compared to other D&D adventures which can often be much more focused around individual groups, the War of the Lance makes the setting feel much higher in scale- all the art shown reflects a society prepping for war, with crowds of soldiers marching off to become well-done obituaries against a horde of dragons.
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There are two main ways to enjoy the return to Krynn in D&D that were shown off- the first is a new adventure book, titled Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen. This adventure puts you in Solamnia as it fights off the armies of the Dragon Queen, and features one more neat feature: buying a physical copy of the code will also include a code for the digital version, redeemable on D&D Beyond.

Supporting your local game stores will get you a special alternate cover, featuring the terrifying Lord Soth to terrify your players.
Of course, the return to Dragonlance brings one more bonus along with it: Wizards of the Coast are also releasing a boardgame, titled Warriors of Krynn. Developed in tandem with the adventure, this set puts you in a cooperative adventure as the warriors of Solamnia fighting off the armies of the Dragon Queen. While details about the minute-to-minute gameplay were scarce, it looks like it will focus greatly on the actual army vs army aspect of the setting- so you’ll want to check it out if watching hordes of fantasy men smash into each other tickles your fancy.
Thankfully, superfans of Krynn will have a way to pick up both sets in one fell swoop- picking up Shadow of the Dragon Queen Deluxe Edition will include the titular adventure as well as Warriors of Krynn, along with an exclusive DM screen and the D&D Beyond digital version. All of these will be available from December 6th at your friendly local game store or from the D&D website.
One D&D – A New Framework For D&D

Featuring new, backwards compatible content for D&D, One D&D aims to be a more welcoming way for players to get into the tabletop RPG. A huge part of the push with One D&D is the idea of community collaboration- Wizards will release playtest packets that players can use in their campaigns, and give their own feedback before the full release of the feature.
While One D&D’s full launch is a while away (the fruits of the playtesting are expected to be a part of the 2024 Player’s Handbook), it’s also no reason to start recycling your old books- it’s backwards compatible for Fifth Edition, so whatever’s in your books like Strixhaven or Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons will still be usable in One D&D, until another ruleset comes out to supercede it.
Dubbed Unearthed Arcana, these packets contain experimental new changes for D&D. A sample we were given covered new guides to character creation, sporting a broader range of ancestries for Tieflings, as well as an entirely new race: the celestial Ardlings.
There’s more than just rule changes in store, though: using the newly-acquired D&D Beyond, One D&D in future will also give tools for virtual sessions, including 3d dungeons and models, with the dungeons coming in both pre-built and customizable format.
The Future Roadmap for D&D

On top of those two big announcements, there’s also plenty more to look forward to for adventurers of the Forgotten Realms. Here’s the 2023 lineup for Dungeons & Dragons:
Winter 2023: Keys from the Golden Vault
Ocean’s Eleven meets D&D in this book of short adventures revolving around heists.
Spring 2023: Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
A companion to last year’s Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons focused on giants.
Summer 2023: The Book of Many Things
A collection of creatures, locations, and other goodies that are connected to the mysterious Deck of Many Things.Summer 2023 “Phandelver Campaign” Expands the classic Lost Mine of Phandelver into a full campaign tinged with cosmic horror.
Fall 2023: “Planescape”
The legendary setting returns! Like Spelljammer: Adventures in Space, Planescape is a three book slipcase: setting guide, bestiary, and adventure
Wizards Presents 2022: MtG
Not to be outdone, Wizards of the Coast also prepared a veritable treasure trove of information on the popular card game for the next year. These include a closer look at the Universes Beyond launch, with a better look at previously announced collaborations as well as one entirely new one set to hit game stores.
Timey Wimey Magic Stuff With Doctor Who

Doctor Who is joining the Universes Beyond collaboration for MtG, bringing with it commander decks, collector boosters and even Secret Lair items for the whovian in your Friday Night Magic circles. They haven’t given in-depth details, but expect some of your favorite Doctors to show up to celebrate 60 years of Britain’s favorite sci-fi series.
Let The Galaxy Burn With Warhammer 40K

Speaking of popular British sci-fi, they also gave us another look at the upcoming Warhammer 40k expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Each of the four factions (Imperium, Chaos, Tyranids, Necrons) will even get their own Sol Ring artifact, letting you have an artifact themed after your favorite factions.
This set will feature commander decks themed after the 4 factions, as well as Surge Foils in the collectors editions for each deck.
Lord of the Rings

Coming in Q3 2023, the Lord of the Rings: Battle For Middle Earth set will feature cards depicting iconic moments from the popular fantasy series. These include the 18-card Battle of Pelennor Fields, which you can combine together to make a scene to put Peter Jackson to tears. The set is also coming to Magic The Gathering Arena as an alchemy set when it launches.
The Future Plans For MtG

The next year is also going to be a big year for MtG, as Wizards announced a multi-part Phyrexia arc, starting with the upcoming Dominaria United set, launching 9th September.
Here’s a look at all the sets coming between 2022 and winter 2024:

Fall 2022: Dominaria United
Fall 2022: Brother’s War
Winter 2023: Phyrexia: All Will Be One
Spring 2023: March of the Machine
Spring 2023: March of the Machine:  The Aftermath
Fall 2023: Wilds of Eldraine
Winter 2024: The Lost Wilds of Ixalan

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Christopher Lee will be Endorsing Jian Xia Qing Yuan R

Well-known actor Christopher Lee will act as the ambassadors to Jian Xia Qing Yuan R in Malaysia and Singapore.

The remaster of the cult classic PC MMORPG will be returning at the end of the month and it brought to local talent to help share a bit more about the game and its characters and world.

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As a Malaysian, Christopher Lee was born in Malacca but is famous as a Singapore-based actor, many viewers love his performance in the television series The Return of the Condor Heroes, an adaptation of Jin Yong’s Wu Xia novel Series. He was selected as Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes in Mediacorp’s Star Awards from 1997–1998, 2000, 2002-2009 respectively, and awarded All-Time Favourite Artiste Award in 2010.
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He will be acting as a spokesperson for the remaster. Considering Christopher Lee has a history with martial arts films, he’s a good fit for a martial arts-inspired MMO like Jian Xia Qing Yuan R.
Jian Xia Qing Yuan R is a remaster of the popular 2003 MMO RPG Jian Xia Qing Yuan Online. The game sees the factions of Song and Jin as they fight for control of the battlefield in Wuxia-inspired combat.
Currently the most popular mobile game in Vietnam, Jian Xia Qing Yuan R will have an Open Beta Test on January 5th for Mobile Devices. You can pre-register for the game here.

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Raze: Dungeon Arena is available for pre-registration now

Indra Soft (CN) announces the pre-registration event for their upcoming Raze: Dungeon Arena recently. Raze: Dungeon Arena is a dungeon crawling RPG featuring hack and slash gameplay, aiming to debut on iOS and Android this summer.

Over 60 single player dungeons where you will engage in boss battles or monsters fight are available. The game is offering 1v1, 2v2, guild battle and co-op modes to keep you busy too. You will need to form a battle team with two heroes which you can swap freely during the battle.

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The game is an RPG so as you expected, common RPG elements like skills and abilities, hero and gear upgrading are all available. Besides, there will be 24 heroes for you to unlock at launch. If you feel that is not enough, here is a good news – the developer is planning to release a new hero every month.

Its pre-registration event is live now so if you are interested, sign it up and help achieve the milestone target for more rewards!
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First major Black Desert Mobile update opens new region, events

Pearl Abyss announces the first major update for Black Desert Mobile, which includes a new region and various holiday events for Adventurers to participate and enjoy are live!

Explore the region of South Mediah and make your way through areas like Altinova, Abun Village, Abandoned Iron Mines, and Marni’s Second Lab. As you might expect, the region opens up a trove of new content, which includes new quests and Boss Rushes.

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Characters’ max level cap have also been increased from 55 to 60. Maximum Enhancement level cap has likewise been raised from 30 to 35. High-level Adventures with their stronger gear can proceed to new battlefields and try out the release of powerful Mystical gear.
Hammer of Fortune.
For the holidays, participate in the Hammer of Fortune Event! The mini-game will give Adventurers the chance to win coveted rewards, which includes a Tier 3 Snowman pet. Each row of blocks offer a special reward. Don’t miss out on the event which is accessible until the end of the year.
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Since Black Desert Mobile‘s global launch on 11 December, there have already been 20 million downloads total worldwide, and still more Adventurers are coming in! Alongside the previous launches in South Korea, Taiwan and Japan, Black Desert Mobile will continue to update and grow regional and global communities.
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Black Desert MobilePublisher: Pearl AbyssDeveloper: Pearl AbyssRelease Date: 2019-11-12Android, iOS
The famed MMORPG series makes its way to the Android and iOS platforms.

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ONE PIECE Bonbon Pre-registrations open: ONE PIECE BON! BON! JOURNEY!!

Bonbon with the ONE PIECE Bonbons as pre-registrations open for ONE PIECE BON! BON! JOURNEY!! on global shores!

We’ve covered the announcement for the Japanese version last year. Puzzle games don’t necessarily need you to be able to understand the language, but it certainly would be an advantage! The English version keeps the match-3 gameplay where you shuffle around the faces of ONE PIECE characters to damage enemies. More pieces, more damage!

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Journey through the ONE PIECE world in this blobby style instead. You’ll see the characters use their skills too to turn the tides of battle! Not just that, you’ll be able to create your own Bonbon island with various facilities you can build.
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There shouldn’t be much difference if at all from the Japanese version of the game to the English one, so you can just jump right in. The game is estimated for a 2020 release. You can check out the official website to pre-register! No milestone rewards have been informed thus far, so we’ll have to check back in on those ONE PIECE Bonbon pre-registrations.
This is certainly not the ONE PIECE series’ first foray into mobile games. There’s also the upcoming PIRATE WARRIORS 4 that you can play with 3 other friends when the game launches 27 March 2020. How will you enjoy your year of ONE PIECE?

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Monster Hunter Stories for mobile finally launches an English version!

It has been almost a year since Monster Hunter Stories is launched in Japan, and now we are finally getting an English release! It is already available on both Android and iOS for $19.99 (RM76.99), while if you want to try out the game before purchasing it, a free demo – Monster Hunter Stories: The Adventure Begins is available as well.

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Set its story in a world where large monsters roam and everyone hunts to live, you will be playing as Monster Riders who don’t hunt but instead form bonds with monsters. Using mysterious artifacts known as Kinship Stones, you can befriend countless Monsties (the monsters that form kinships with Riders) and ride on them as you explore the exciting world.

Here are the game features:

Recruit countless Monsties

Monsties, and the bonds you form with them are the backbone of your adventure. Explore vast environments and dungeons to find monster dens, and bring back the eggs you find to hatch new Monsties!
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Fight with your Monsties in Network Battles

Take your hero and the Monsties you’ve raised into battles with other Riders! Build a team of your favourites to challenge other players.

New features for the smartphone version

New improvements include beautiful high-resolution graphics, improved user interface, and a new auto-save feature!

Story

The story begins in a forest near the village of Riders. 3 young friends – the hero, Lilia, and Cheval stumble upon a shining egg. The trio perform a playful imitation of the Rite of Kinship, only to be shocked when it actually succeeds!
The egg hatches, revealing a baby Rathalos, a flying wyvern also known as “the King of the Skies.” The trio affectionately names him “Ratha,” and take him back to the village. Days later, without warning, the village is beset upon by a monster infected by “the Black Blight.” They manage to drive it away, but not before it devastates the town – and leaves indelible scars in the hearts of Cheval and Lilia.
A year later, the hero receives a Kinship Stone from the Village Chief and officially becomes a Rider. Cheval and Lilia both left the village, each on their own path. The hero, though separated now from childhood friends, partners up with the cheerful Navirou, and embarks upon a new adventure into the world of hunters.
A story of friendship and triumph await you – ride on into the world of Monster Hunter Stories!

I always wanted to play Monster Hunter Stories on my mobile ever since it is out in Japan, but as it was in Japanese, I couldn’t truly understand the story. But now, with the news of English version getting released, we can finally fully enjoy the game on our mobile!
Don’t miss it out if you are looking for a great premium RPG to spend your time on and especially if you are a fan of the Monster Hunter franchise!
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Humankind’s First Major Expansion Together We Rule coming this Fall

SEGA has announced the first major expansion called Together We Rule for the game Humankind that is set to release Fall 2022.

The expansion brings to the game new features like Congress of Humankind, Embassies and Agents and much more.

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Congress of Humankind
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A congress where you partake in an inter-empire forum. You get to vote and decide on global doctrines and even have the power to pass judgement on international conflicts.
Quarter Embassy
This is where you will be signing agreements that profit both empires like joint training or research agreements. Maybe even force an empire to move in a way that benefits you using your Leverage currency, daresay something like lowering war supports or enforcing demand
Agents
A new unit family you can use to gather Leverage. If you are daring, Agents can allow you to cause disorder by infiltrating, sabotaging and misinforming other empires.
More to the Expansion
Coming together with the expansion is also the new Diplomatic Affinity that gives cultures a power in the world’s diplomacy. The Active Ability gives them a 10-turn territory demilitarizing and they can allow all their units, not just the new Agents, to collect Leverage as a passive.
Many more are in the expansion such as new narrative events, musics and 6 new wonders:

       Monument Valley
       Pamukkale
       Chocolate Hills
       Eldgjá
       Palace of Versailles
       Congress of Humankind Headquarters

The expansion Together We Rule also comes with a major free update for everyone which includes:

       New Stealth mechanic
       Revamp Independent Peoples
       Third-party reinforcements
       New UI options and mechanics

Humankind is a game by Amplitude Studios and published by SEGA available on PC for Windows, Stadia and Mac. The game is also set to be released on Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S this November 4th.

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Iris Origin runs its pre-registration campaign

PC MMORPG Iris Online is getting a second lease at life as a mobile title going by the name Iris Origin, which is now ready for pre-registration.

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For those in the MMORPG scene, you may remember Iris Online as a game which was its services terminated a number of years ago. This time around in Iris Origin, you will be able to relive Iris Online again on the smaller screen. Just about all the elements of the original game have been retained, from its co-operative mode, sieges to its guild battles.
Japan-based game studio D-Creative is currently working on the game, which is scheduled for a release late September 2017. The following are the in-game rewards which all players will be granted depending on the number of pre-registrations:
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5,000: Coin x 50,000
10,000: Crystal x 500
20,000: Coin x 150,000
30,000: Crystal x 1000
40,000: Coin x 300,000
50,000: Crystal x 1500
 Pre-register Now!

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Re:Legend’s biggest update yet coming 20 December!

Re:Legend has announced its biggest update yet coming 20 December 2019! The cooperative multiplayer JRPG, currently on Steam Early Access, will be releasing this update for free. It will further enhance the gaming experience, introducing changes as discussed with the wide and fervid community around the game.

                    Re:Legend Everdust Desert.

                    Re:Legend Christmas theme island.

The Everdust Desert will be opened to players, a new biome with its own Magnus to discover and train! This means new quests, and NPCs too. Be sure to explore all the new locations! Likewise, a Christmas-themed island will also be available to explore, populated with special creatures. You can also expect the appropriate seasonal decoration! Additionally, Legendary Magnus will be deployed for the first time, a breed designed in cooperation with the top backers of the Kickstarter campaign that made the game successful.

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The huge work made on the quest system and expanding it means players can enjoy a much more immersive adventure, alongside a solid multiplayer experience. The new multiplayer system will undergo extensive testing prior to the release of this update.
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Opt-in in the open beta window, accessible from 6 December to all signed-in players, through the proper beta branch on Steam. Its main purpose is to find bugs, and thus is not meant to be a bug-free environment. The Kickstarter post update encourages players to break the game in the beta branch so that it can be fixed as soon as possible.

A new NPC will also join with the update! More information regarding this character will be available in the next update.
Re:Legend is available on Steam for PC at the special price of €19,99 / $19,99/£15,49/RM49 while in Early Access.
For further details please visit the official Re:Legend website, Steam page, Twitter or Facebook. What are you most looking forward to in the Re:Legend 20 December update?

Re:LegendPublisher: 505 GamesDeveloper: Team MagnusRelease Date: 2019-08-30Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
A Malaysian-developed, JRPG sim-hybrid game! Play a hero who lost their memories. Raise magical monsters known as Magnus, grow crops, make friends, and challenge other powerful Magnus solo or with up to four friends!

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Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition Pre-Registration Begins For Android!

Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition has had their pre-registrations rolled out for Android! Though the game has been launched for the iOS back in July 2017, it’s about time Capcom releases it for Android users around the world! Capcom announced it last week on Twitter with a link to the pre-registration site so head on over to pre-register NOW!

Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition Headed To Android. Pre register https://t.co/uFwNgoYY3M to be one of the first to download. pic.twitter.com/a45ukX917F

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Featuring 25 Street Fighter characters, the game gives players the opportunity to pit their fighting-thumb skills against other players online globally. With the classics of Capcom porting over to mobile, we can only expect more mobile games to come to mobile in the future.

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Top 5 new released mobile games of the month – March 2019

Time flies and it is April now. The past month was another month with a lot of surprising releases such as Stardew Valley, which is finally available on Android. Read on below to see which of these games make it to our list of top 5 new released mobile games in March 2019!

Laplace M

The English version of Laplace M is now officially available on the App Store and Google Play in SEA. It is a role-playing romantic adventure game where players strive to live to their fullest in Laplace. The most unique feature of the game has to be the Pokemon-esque Soul Cards where players can seal their pets in.

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Perfect World Mobile

Perfect World Mobile is now up and running and you can get it from their official Site. To those who are hearing this for the first time, it is a mobile MMORPG based on the popular Perfect World IP.
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Alita: Battle Angel – The Game
Alita: Battle Angel – The Game is a mobile MMORPG based on the hit movie, Alita: Battle Angel. The game is now officially available on the App Store and Google Play. In case you did not watch the movie, Alita: Battle Angel is based on a manga series by Yukito Kishiro in 1990.
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Stardew Valley (Android)

The Android version of Stardew Valley is now out. The farming simulator RPG game was a hit on Steam which was then ported to iOS, and now Android. Android users can now go to their local store and get the game for RM34.90!
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BLEACH Mobile 3D

BLEACH Mobile 3D is officially out for both Android and iOS devices. It is an action RPG that lets players venture into a 3D open world based on the popular anime series, Bleach.
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These are our choice for the top games released in March 2019! What are yours? Tell us in the comment section below!

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One Piece: Burning Will to launch beta in China soon

Rejoice One Piece fans! While waiting for One Piece Bounty Rush to relaunch on the stores, there is another One Piece-based game for mobile that you can enjoy it shortly. Developed by Bandai Namco Shanghai, One Piece: Burning Will (航海王: 燃燒意志) is going to launch a closed beta test in China on 16 August!

Featuring a storyline adapted from the original One Piece‘s story, players will be following Luffy and the crew to the sea, then fight against various enemies along the journey to achieve their dream. Most of the iconic characters such as Luffy, Zoro and Nami will be featured with the original voiceovers from the anime series.

Those who are interested can visit their official site for more information, or pre-register the game if you have a China phone number. Hopefully we will get more updates of the game when it is out for closed beta, so stay tuned!
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 launches on Xbox One, Windows 10 in May

Dragon Quest Builders 2 will at last be available on Xbox One, Windows 10 and Xbox Game Pass on 4 May 2021. You’ll be able to get the digital edition of Dragon Quest Builders 2 and all three DLC packs on Xbox One, Windows 10 and Xbox Game Pass under a single bundle. You can preorder it via the Microsoft Store.

Xbox Game Pass owners can start playing it on day of release. The game is also an Xbox Play Anywhere title, so you’ll be able to play it on either the Xbox One or Windows 10 devices whenever you want at no additional cost.

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Play the part of the plucky protagonist, breaking blocks and stacking them back up on your journey to becoming a master builder. On your quest to save the world from destruction, you’ll embark on a grand adventure in a sandbox world that can be moulded to your every whim. Uncover new ways to enjoy the game and add to the fun with a selection of additional paid content.

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is compatible with Xbox Series X | S, and is also available on Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. You can check out our review of the game here.

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Simon Belmont and Alucard From Castlevania Rise Again As Fighters in Brawlhalla

Ubisoft announced at their recent forward showcase that classic Castlevania characters Simon Belmont and Alucard will be coming to Brawlhalla on October 19th just in time for Halloween.

You can see the two vampire slayers in action in the reveal trailer below:

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These Castlevania characters will act as skins for two pre-existing characters in Brawlhalla.
Simon Belmont is an Epic Crossover for Jhala. He is a prominent vampire hunter from the 17th century, and he is often referred to as the most famous vampire hunter of all time. He belongs to the ancestral Belmont Clan, and he is the heir to the renowned Vampire Killer whip.
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Alucard is an Epic Crossover for Ezio. He is the son of series antagonist Dracula, the most iconic vampire of all time. The name Alucard, Dracula’s name in reverse, is a representation of how he stands against his father’s evil beliefs. Alucard is an adept swordsman who uses dark magic to fight his father’s wrath.
Both characters are considered video game icons in their own right. Simon is the protagonist of the first two Castlevania games. Meanwhile, Alucard first appeared in Castlevania 3 and later became the main character in Castlevania: Symphony of The Night often considered the best game in the series and one of the best games of all time.
This isn’t the series’ first appearance in a platform fighter either as Castlevania previously crossed over with Super Smash Bros Ultimate. This included Simon as a playable character, Alucard as an assist trophy, and Dracula as a boss.

Brawlhalla is available for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Mac, and Mobile devices.

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Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Developer Diary 5 highlights – New monsters, armours, quests and more!

The Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Developer Diary 5 livestream went up today, 21 March 2020, showcasing the various updates coming with the third free title update to the game. With producer Tsujimoto Ryozo, Fujioka Kaname (executive director, art director) and Ichihara Daisuke (director) as our usual hosts, you can watch the full livestream below:

The livestream opened up with more looks at Raging Brachydios and Furious Rajang. As mentioned, these monsters will be arriving to console 23 May 2020, while it will be April for PC. However, they have revealed more details regarding these monsters.

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FURIOUS RAJANG

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Will have new mid- and long-range attacks
Its fur is always gold, and when enraged, sparkles even more
Without a tail, hunters must aim for its head
Has a new pinning attack

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Naturally, it will be coming with its own armour set. It comes with a brand new set bonus skill, but that’s all we get for now.
RAGING BRACYDIOS

Larger and slower than the regular version
Slime is extremely volatile and can explode over large areas
Attacking active parts will make it become inactive, but the slime that drops will become explosive
At a certain point, it will retreat to an area

Sets the location ablaze
No traps or Farcasters usable
Locks you in to the area. You can climb in, but not out until you KO

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The armour set as the same Agitator skill of the orignal Brachydios set, with a new one for Weakness Exploit. They also hint about something for Gunlance users!
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Layered weapons are also coming to the game, quite soon after we actually asked about it in our interview with this exact trio of gentlemen! It will only be possible on weapons that have the same kind of make up. This feature will be rolled out into two parts:

23 March 2020: Weapons upgradable via mods, namely only certain weapons
April: Weapons with unique appearances

As another layer of augmentation
Will only work on weapons that can be augmented

Kulve Taroth is now a raid, coming to master rank. The objective has changed to “Slay the beast”, previously at just destroying the horns. Hunters with Kulve Taroth weapons will be able to upgrade them with the materials from this raid.

Namielle will be the first Arch-tempered monster in Iceborne. No date was given to when this beast will be coming to the game.
Last but not least, a teaser…

Alatreon will be coming in May 2020, presumably console first. It will be coming as part of the fourth free title update. It can change forms and use multiple elements, and returns to the series fiercer than ever. More information will be forthcoming in the future.
That’s it for the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Developer Diary 5 highlights! Which of these are you most excited for?

Monster Hunter World: IcebornePublisher: CapcomDeveloper: CapcomRelease Date: 2019-09-06PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Steam
Iceborne Expansion for Monster Hunter World is a fully-fledged paid expansion coming in September 6th 2019. The expansion is equivalent in size to previous Monster Hunter games "G Rank" or "Ultimate" entries, and promises to bring a significant amount of content.

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The void calls you in Solar Ash for PS5

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Will you be welcoming the void, or will you fight back in Heart Machine’s Solar Ash? Why don’t you simply remain in the dream…

Our first game, Hyper Light Drifter, is a very personal story. I began work on the game during a brutal low period, stemming from a lifetime of health problems. The game reflected these personal struggles, and development on the title helped to focus on a creative outlet that could sustain and help to build something bigger than the demons that would always be clawing.

Our second title, Solar Ash, has been about reflection and progress in many ways. Our ambitions are bigger and the team has grown to match. The story still remains personal, but evolves to be something beyond just the weight of the struggle into something more hopeful.

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In Solar Ash, the player journeys through the Ultravoid, a ravenous rift in space swallowing worlds. It’s a place of incredible danger and surreal spaces – a dream none can escape. Familiar though alien, lush but grotesque, peaceful at times and supremely violent in others. Our characters must find solace in each other to make it through the spiral of despair they find themselves trapped in.
Players will blast through high-speed traversal challenges with wild gravity and beautiful vistas, while slaying massive monsters and meeting other lost souls. Beware the remnants that loom and bristle with hunger.

We’ve been working tirelessly over the years, building incredible tech to help realize this fantastic world. After releasing Hyper Light, I wanted to dive into a bigger, grander world, opening up possibilities with far more powerful tools.

PlayStation 5 gives us power previously unavailable in a console: we can push more lush, high-quality visuals at a much higher framerate, we can load seamlessly due to the wild speed of the SSD, and the DualSense can even provide feedback in the controller we had not known was possible. Power is all well and good, but the most exciting part is the suite of tools for more direct engagement with our audience.
We’ll be revealing more about Solar Ash as release comes closer. We’ve poured our heart into the project, and hope you’ll enjoy it.
Alex Preston, Head of Heart Machine

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Argent Twilight: Secrets of the Dark Orbs announced

South Korea-based publishing giant Nexon has just announced Argent Twilight: Secrets of the Dark Orbs for the Android and iOS platforms. As part of the announcement, we are treated to a short trailer for this turn-based RPG.

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It is worth noting that the game was first made known as PROEJCT SF2 in March 2021 before its actual name was revealed. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the game boasts gorgeous graphics, among other things.
Not a lot is known about the Argent Twilight at this juncture other than the fact that it will feature more than 300 characters, each with unique traits and abilities. The game encourages players to pick up characters with high values, and to assist them, the developer has provided a correlation diagram system which will allow for the bindings of favourite units. You will have to make full use of the characters’ skills in order to battle against enemies on a grid-like battlefield. If you are the competitive type know that there is a PVP mode on top of the PVE one, so you will be able to make up several different teams for different scenariors.
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The game is currently available for pre-registrations on on Google Play and App Store. Be sure to drop by the official website for more details.

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Code: Live is one of the new mobile games announced at Tencent UP 2019

Code: Live is one of the few upcoming mobile games announced at Tencent UP 2019. The game is currently under the development of Lightspeed & Quantum Studios, an internal team at Tencent who famously developed PUBG Mobile.

Originally known as “代号生机” before translation, Code: Live is an open-world zombie survival mobile game powered by Unreal Engine 4 and has been in development for two years already so we presume that the game will be coming out very soon and we sure do hope so because it looks potentially good in the trailer!

From the trailer, we can see a few survivors building a stronghold together with sandbags and electrified barbed wires set on wooden barriers. Then, we can see the survivors fending off a huge number of zombies who are trying to penetrate the stronghold’s last line of defense. Is the game going to focus on how well players build their shelters’ defenses or is it going to focus on other aspects such as gunplay? Well, we’ll find out very soon.
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For more information, you can visit Code: Live‘s official website. We’ll update everyone once we have more information on the game so stay tuned!
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Overwatch – An Interview With The Shanghai Dragons

Previously when we were invited to the Blizzard HQ in California and got to tour around the Blizzard Arena in LA, we got to meet the two Overwatch teams that were preparing for their first match of the OWL Stage 3 which are Dallas Fuel and Shanghai Dragons. We got to meet and interview with Dallas Fuel and also of course, Shanghai Dragons. We got to interview with the Shanghai Dragons’ main roster which are from left, Ado (Gi-hyeon Chon), Sky (He Junjian), Altering (Yage Cheng), Fearless (Eui-Seok Lee), Daemin (Dae-min Kim), Geguri (Kim Se-yeon)

We all know that Geguri, being the first female ever to be on the OWL might be overwhelming to be playing on stage. However when asked if she’s overwhelmed by the pressure on stage, she replied in a manner of ease. She loved playing Overwatch, so she doesn’t feel excited at all being the first female to be on OWL. Though she may look nervous, but she affirmed that she’s just being her normal self.

For those who don’t know how Geguri was drafted to be on the Shanghai Dragons’ team, she was known for her signature hero, Zarya, plays. However, Zarya was not used much in most of the matches as it depends on the need of the team composition. She’s seen using the heroes like Roadhog, Orisa or Dva during matches. However when asked if we would see her playing different roles rather than tanks, she said that it all depends on her team or the opponent’s team composition which is a very logical reason. Since Shanghai Dragons are on a losing streak, they do need to play better than just skills.
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As Shanghai Dragons has been on a long losing streak, a question was posed to Sky to represent the team on their performance so far in the OWL. Though Sky says that it’s their first time on stage, they definitely need more practice as a team to climb up the OWL ladder. Being their first match of Stage 3 was against Dallas Fuel, they are and still pretty nervous to be on stage.

With so many of the Shanghai Dragons players are new and mostly from Korea being in a Chinese team, it is difficult to communicate. As seen in the main roster of the Shanghai Dragons, only two of the players are Chinese while the rest are Koreans. However they are still able to communicate despite the language barrier. They communicate with simple English while the Koreans are making the effort to learning Mandarin. Communication being a very important aspect in a team-based game, language is important but that doesn’t seem to be a problem for the Shanghai Dragons. If all goes well, they should be able to nab some wins in the coming matches.

Looking at their packed practice schedule, they have been practicing together as a team with 2 scrims per day.  They would debrief each other to know their strengths and weaknesses so that they can improve on their future matches. It would seem that despite their losing streak, they are keeping their hopes up with a positive mental attitude (PMA). They also thank the fans for continuously supporting them despite their performances, but with the determination and practices, they aim to win in their future matches with their skills.

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Atelier Online OST pre-orders available, release date

While the Japanese servers of Atelier Online: Alchemist of Bressisle have been shuttered, it won’t be dying entirely as the game’s OST release date has been announced. The game shuttered in Japan as of 31 March 2022, 15:00 JST.

For fans of the Atelier series, you can obtain the Atelier Online OST at 3960 yen through the GUST official online store, or through Koei Tecmo SPOT. The method of purchase through Koei Tecmo SPOT will be revealed at a later date, but if you’re able to do so, you can get it in a limited edition case. You may also get the GUST shop limited edition case too. All purchases will come with three discs and a serial code for a digital PDF of sheet music, “おとのはのしらべ22”. The fine print states that the download code will expire 14 July 2025.

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The OST consists of 60 total tracks, including those from Season 1 and 2 of the game, unused tracks – as in, not included in the game – and the full vocal version of the game’s opening song.
As for the English version of Atelier Online, the game’s Facebook page was last updated on 17 March 2022 at time of writing, which is not a most reassuring sign. At the very least, you can still enjoy the game in other forms, and wait on the series’ console releases.
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Atelier Online: Alchemist of BressislePublisher: Boltrend GamesRelease Date: 2018-10-04Android, iOS
The free-to-play adventure role-playing game combines the features of the previous Atelier series with online play and co-operation mode.

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Space Leaper: Cocoon pre-registrations now open

DAMO NETWORK LIMITED has just opened pre-registrations for Space Leaper: Cocoon, its upcoming RPG for the Android and iOS platforms.

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A description for Space Leaper: Cocoon as follows via its store page:
“Oooohhh, my pretties!😘
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This is a meowsage from the Cocoon
Please read the following document claw-fully, no exception, not even if you’re really pretty!
Announcer: Doranana “
Mysterious meowsage decrypting nya-ow!
★Fur-midable Rogue-like Gameplay!
Go on randomly generated adventures and discover the secrets hidden in the depths of the universe. But remember, you have to share them with me-ow! ❤Complete the corresponding talent tree each season to claw your way up the rankings and unlock more ways to explore, then maybe you’ll be on my level. Just maybe.
★Paw-Some Pixelated Retro Graphics!
Enter a pixel purr-fect 2D-world and meet the cutest characters, like me!🐱 Experience the beauty of reduction as our 3D-World transform through a Leap in Space, don’t be scared, I’ve done this journey many times nya-ow!
★Pretties, Cutties Everywhere!
Beauties from all claw-ners of the galaxy!✨ I’m not kitten around, paw-sitively the cutest. What are you waiting fur? But remember, when get here you have to take meow-t first!
★Cross-Platform E-mew-lator!
Paw-thentic mobile experience for the experienced leaper, when you always need to have your pretties within reach, I know how you feel! 💭The mobile experience available on every screen, experience the furr-miliar gameplay regardless of what device you have!

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iPhone 14 Plus Review – The Perfect Middle Ground Between Base and Pro

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It’s the next numbered iteration of the ever popular iPhone, with the iPhone 14 Plus gracing our palms. It’s a bigger version of the regular iPhone 14, but is NOT the Pro series and as such, is essentially a step up from the base 14 without having certain features of the Pro versions. This bad boy will become available in Malaysia from 7 October, starting from RM4699 for the 128GB configuration, 256GB goes at RM5199 and 516GB at RM6199.

iSPECIFICATIONS

                                        iPHONE 14

                                        iPHONE 14 PLUS

                                        Finish

                                        Midnight, Blue, Starlight, Purple, and (PRODUCT)RED

                                        Capacity

                                        128GB, 256GB, 512GB

                                        Size
and Weight

                                        Height: 5.78 inches (146.7 mm) / Width: 2.82 inches (71.5 mm) / Depth: 0.31 inch (7.8 mm) / Weight: 6.07 ounces (172 grams)

                                        Height: 6.33 inches (160.8 mm) / Width: 3.07 inches (78.1 mm) / Depth: 0.31 inch (7.80 mm) / Weight: 7.16 ounces (203 grams)

                                        Display

                                        Super Retina XDR display / 6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display / HDR display / 2532-by-1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi / 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) / True Tone / Wide colour (P3) / Haptic Touch / 800 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) / 1200 cd/m2 max brightness (HDR)

                                        Super Retina XDR display / 6.7-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display / HDR display / 2278-by-1284-pixel resolution at 458 ppi / 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) / True Tone / Wide colour (P3) / Haptic Touch / 800 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) / 1200 cd/m2 max brightness (HDR)

                                        Chip

                                        A15 Bionic chip / 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores / 5-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine

                                        Camera

                                        Dual-camera system / 12MP Main: 26 mm, ƒ/1.5 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, seven-element lens, 100% Focus Pixels / 12MP Ultra Wide: 13 mm, ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view, five-element lens / 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 5x / Sapphire crystal lens cover / True Tone flash / Photonic Engine / Deep Fusion / Smart HDR 4 / Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono) / Night mode / Panorama (up to 63MP) / Photographic Styles / Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos / Lens correction (Ultra Wide) / Advanced red-eye correction / Auto image stabilisation / Burst mode / Photo geotagging / Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

                                        Video Recording

                                        4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps / 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps / 720p HD video recording at 30 fps / Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps / Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps / HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps / Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps / Time-lapse video with stabilisation / Night mode Time-lapse / QuickTake video / Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation for video (Main) / 2x optical zoom out / Digital zoom up to 3x / Audio zoom / True Tone flash / Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p, and 720p) / Continuous autofocus video / Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video / Playback zoom / Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 / Stereo recording

                                        True Depth

                                        12MP camera / ƒ/1.9 aperture / Autofocus with Focus Pixels / Six-element lens / Retina Flash / Photonic Engine / Deep Fusion / Smart HDR 4 / Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control / Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono) / Animoji and Memoji / Night mode / Photographic Styles / Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos / Lens correction / Auto image stabilisation / Burst mode / 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps / 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps / Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps / HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps / Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps / Time-lapse video with stabilisation / Night mode Time-lapse / QuickTake video / Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p, and 720p)

                                        Cellular and Wireless

                                        5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79) / 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261) / FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) / TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53) / UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) / GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

                                        5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) / Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA / Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO / Bluetooth 5.3 / Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness / NFC with reader mode / Express Cards with power reserve

                                        SIM Card

                                        Dual eSIM support / iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are not compatible with physical SIM cards

                                        Power and Battery

                                        Video playback: Up to 20 hours / Video playback (streamed): Up to 16 hours / Audio playback: Up to 80 hours / Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)

                                        Video playback: Up to 26 hours / Video playback (streamed): Up to 20 hours / Audio playback: Up to 100 hours / Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)

                                        Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery / MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W (sold separately) / Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W (sold separately) / Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter

iDISPLAY
The “main” feature of the 14 Plus is the bigger screen over the base 14, packing a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED-based screen. All those terms strung together might not make much sense, but you should be able to get the idea that it means particle details can pop out from the screen. Playing rock-paper-scissors with the Electro Hypostasis hasn’t looked better.

Thanks to it being an OLED screen, it does mean it’s generally great for anything with bright colours. Things get to show their ‘true’ vibrancy on a level similar to household televisions, all the more impressive that you can have it in your palm.
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iCHEESE
The base 14 series has one less lens, which isn’t as big as a deal as you might fear. The primary loss is the Macro Lens, ‘only’ leaving you with a 12MP Ultrawide lens and main 12MP lens for some great photos regardless, in tandem with the new Photonic Engine and the A15 Bionic Chip.
For those of you who’ve had much maligned poor quality iPhone photos in poor lighting, fear not. With the aforementioned tech, the photos turn out quite nicely detailed without needing to use the flash – which remains an option should you need it. Night time photos will no longer be tragic featureless shots.

Of course, the selfie enthusiast has features for them too. TrueDepth, as the name suggests, adds a depth effect which blurs the background behind your subject. It even works for non-humans! The effect itself is the same one you get from the main camera’s portrait mode. It’s time to use that selfie camera to work alongside iOS 16’s Dynamic Wallpaper for wonderful close-ups of your figures, or, I don’t know, loveydovey shots, if you’re so inclined.

iGAMING
On one hand, we have the old reliable benchmark, Genshin Impact. On the other, we have LEGO Brawls, which you can find on Apple Arcade.
Starting off with LEGO Brawls, yes, I can confirm it runs well and controls feel very responsive as you wrangle against 7 other LEGO figures. Considering it being a brawler game, not losing sight of your little LEGO self would be something you’d think is important; in this case, there’s no issue thanks to the game running at a good enough resolution. As expected, the framerate is stable too, even though everyone’s manic running and in-game hazards can fill up the screen causing you to die in very embarrassing ways.

Entering the world of Teyvat on the iPhone 14 Plus runs surprisingly well, for the most part. With the High preset, I can try wander around without noticeable dips in framerate. I say try, because as well as the game runs, the 14 Plus isn’t immune to the heating problems that you can find on pretty much any other phone out there trying to run Genshin Impact.

Wonderfully enough, the battery performance from the most recent iterations of the iPhones is reiterated here. Photography, LEGO Brawls and Genshin Impact in one extended sitting didn’t seem to chunk out the battery all that much, even WITH screen recording active.
i6OS
With iOS 16, you gotta have your latest phones use it to the fullest. One of these features is Dynamic Wallpaper: you can set an image for the lockscreen and apply a 3D effect that can partially obscure the clock for this particular Aesthetic. On top of that, multiple lockscreens is also an option which you can set to rotate hourly or on each tap.
In addition to that, you can have the phone try make transparent versions of your photos. The OS is your oyster!

Focus Mode has been expanded to allow tweaking of settings to turn off notifications from certain applications.
There’s a bunch of other features as well, such as an expanded Focus Mode letting you tweak your settings like turning off notifications from certain apps. I wasn’t about to go try it out, but there’s also a crash detection feature that is supposed to be able to call for help should you get into an accident. God forbid this feature does actually get utilized, but there it be.
iSEXY
Sans case, the purple – which looks closer to a pastel shade – is just pretty. I generally prefer heavier phones – the case can add a surprising heft – but objectively, the phone’s quite thin with a sturdy aluminum frame. From the get go, the bigger screen is already breaking the norm for the base iPhone line, since they’re normally reserved for the Pro versions. If you want more screen real estate without shelling out for the Pro, the the iPhone 14 Plus is a pretty good middle ground.

Other things to note is that the iPhone 14 Plus, like it’s predecessor from last year, does not have a plug head and only provides a USB-C to Lightning cable in the box. Additionally, it does not have the Dynamic Island feature of the Pro series.
iCONCLUDE
Not fully sold on the Pro series features, but still want a little more out of your iPhone 14? The iPhone 14 Plus feels pretty much catered to you. If you haven’t upgraded your phone for a while now, then by all means, this phone is a safe bet to suit most, if not all, of your needs. It runs some of the most demanding games well, it’s got a good camera, and it can perform all without killing your battery completely? Can I get a hell yeah?
The only strike against the iPhone 14 Plus is if you already have the 13 series, as the biggest step up you get here is the camera. It’ll be up to you to decide if that alone is worth the cost.

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Major Update for Final Clash in June!

Final Clash is a fast paced MMORPG for the mobile developed by PopPace which you can also read more about the game in our previous article. The game has been out since February for 3 months now and they are updating the game with a huge patch. New Dungeons, Heroes and other Features are highlighted in this coming patch that is slated to be launched in early June. They have also dubbed this coming patch as Final Clash: Burried Treasures.

Check out the trailer for Final Clash: Burried Treasures:

Breakdown on the upcoming Final Clash: Burried Treasures patch:
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Some precious treasures are hidden in the Void Echo, you will have to compete with each other to open the chests. The uncertainty of void requires every team to have one specific hero to stabilize the space for a fierce fight. The faster you win, the more you get!
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Burning Lands absorb the void fire and melt the Outland resources into Morph Gear materials. The demons secure these treasures with powerful watchers, beat them and gather the Morph Gear materials to empower your gear with void illusion!
New Hero

Unstable and erratic. He loves a bloody battle and a good massacre. His only pursuit in life is to find an opponent that can finally defeat him. As his high speed leaves shadow for others to chase, he has to seek some challenges and the unknown power alone in the ruins. Time has gone by and he has been lost for a long time. It is time for you to recruit Giggle and bring him to a new home!
New Feature

Every distinguished warrior should be remembered and on the plaza there will be three statues standing for them: #1 of Arena, #1 of Apex Peak and #1 of Powers! You will have the right places to curve your names on! The daily worship will generate gems or gold for believers of Glory, while the DPS board provide you a place to seek for the highest DMG. You can send out your best hero to climb the DPS board daily for the handful rewards.
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Lost Light Pre-Registration And Beta Announced

NetEase games has announced Lost Light, their hyper-realistic survival shooter will be entering its Closed Beta soon. Additionally, fans can pre-register now to show their support for the game.

Lost Light’s closed Beta Test will be available for fans in Australia and New Zealand, starting January 28th.

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The game will have players engaging in the lockdown zone. Whether to go it alone or group up, the choice is entirely theirs as they scavenge for loot and keep away from other players.
NetEase Games says that the game will feature 1:1 recreations of guns, based on their real-life counterparts. These guns can also be modded, adding on various parts to change the performance in your gameplay.
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The game will also feature a player-driven economy, letting players freely trade items between each other to keep themselves alive.
According to NetEase, once you get into the habit of trading your surplus loot, it’s even possible to get by never getting into fights anymore because you just deal as a trader.
Even if you have no friends to play with, NetEase has set up a Discord and Facebook page, so you can even find people to set up shop with if you want to stave off looters together.
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Lost LightPublisher: NeteaseDeveloper: NeteaseRelease Date TBCAndroid, iOS
In Lost Light, players will venture into the lockdown zone as a member of the Firefly squad. Tasked with the mission to unfold secrets and conspiracies behind the brutal domain, players may choose to go solo with guns blazing, wreaking havoc and reaping the loots, or team up with other players, maximizing the survival rate and taking on even greater challenges.

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review – Better Than You Could Possibly Imagine

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the direct sequel to 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order which personally for me had slightly stiff saber combat, a great premise and a pretty forgettable main character. So when I was given the chance to don on my Jedi cloak once more and follow Cal Kestis on yet another star-crossed journey, I really felt like that was an endeavor I definitely didn’t want to go on.

However, much like those Stormtroopers from A New Hope, I told myself to move along, and gave Star Wars Jedi: Survivor a chance to prove itself worthy of being a member of my “Top Star Wars Games” Council. With all that being said, did Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order earn its rank as Master? Read on to find out more.

A Sequel Worth Making
Being the direct sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Cal Kestis is still the main playable character, with the all of the supporting cast from the previous title returning such as BD-1 the ever loyal droid, Smart-mouthed pilot Greez, and Cere the old mentor filling in the boots as Cal Kestis support structure on the Stinger Mantis as he undertakes a task much bigger in scope than the previous installment.
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Without spoiling much, the story sees Cal Kestis finally becoming a formidable Jedi Knight, his ambitions to overthrow the Empires rule across the galaxy still burns brighter than any Lightsaber would. During his adventures, he stumbles upon an ancient relic that showed him the existence of a forgotten planet which may hold the key to the revival of the Jedi Order.

The change in the overall narrative and characters behavior’s in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor when compared to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a much welcomed one as you will have old and new characters play even bigger roles in the story. They don’t just reactively point Cal to the next mission and to fetch the next item. Side characters now have a more proactive role in the story and are more receptive towards the on-goings of the story as you continuously progress through it.
Combat Evolved
One of the biggest appeals for me personally about the combat in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was that it carried the souls-like DNA while still offering a wide range of difficulty options that suits different players playstyle (none of that “git-gud” mentality here). Souls-like style places more emphasis on the combat where you will need to your moves properly from movement, parrying, blocking as well as dodging to deal with a variety of situations.
This makes combat feel more intense and engaging other than simply devolving into button-mashing fests while also adding stakes to each encounter as your  accumulated exp drops on the ground if Cal Kestis finds his way back to the Force.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor carries this feature from the previous title and gives players more emphasis on playing it their way. The ability to play on adjustable difficulties without pulling my hair out after dying too many times during a boss encounter returns and is once again a very much appreciated feature for me. Movement on and off combat still feels as fluid as ever and when played right, it really makes you feel like the Jedi Knight that you are supposed to be with the exception that it does look a bit stiff at times, much like its predecessor.
However, the combat overall is amazing as ever and Respawn Entertainment evolved that further by adding in a new game mechanic called Stance. Stances change the combat style/mode of Cal Kestis’s Lightsaber which consists of Single Bladed, Double Bladed, Dual Bladed, Crossguard and Blaster. Each stance comes with its own pros and cons and it would be up to the player to decide which stance fits the right situation.
For example, with the Crossguard Stance, Cal can launch precise attacks that deal high damage, but when in this stance Cal moves slower making him more susceptible to blaster fire or incoming attacks from enemies, this stance is best used in one on one situation where the enemy’s movements are easily seen and telegraphed so you can react accordingly. Single-bladed and Double-Bladed is similar to that of the previous game while Dual Blade (which is my favorite) allows you to attack in rapid succession and also allows you to parry attacks automatically at times.
Dual Blade Sabers is the way
Despite having all these stances, you may only equip two Stances at a time with the ability to swap them out at any time through the checkpoints. The Force despite the ability to give life also gives Cal Kestis the ability to take them as well. The Force powers are just as fun to use as they were in the previous game, Cal can pull enemies, push enemies and even manipulate minds to turn them against one another. Mastering these techniques improve the overall feel of combat and allows you to have some really cool moments which separates the Padawans from the Masters.
Unfortunately the Force powers do take a backseat in most of the bosses and elite enemies encounters similarly to that in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order where it is used sparingly as a supplement rather than an actual option.
Skill upgrades also make a return through Meditation. It is very much similar to the one in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, whereby you can master elements related to survival, frontal combat and Force powers to make them more potent and versatile.
The Drip Is Strong With That One
Another change that surprised and delighted me was through the character customization. Gone are the days where you are limited to customizing only Cal’s Poncho as part of his outfit, now it is made more complete as you can drastically change Cal’s overall look in the game, which ranges from his hairstyle and beard to different parts of his costume such as jackets, pants and even his underwear. On top of that, you may also change out the color options of specific costumes with a variety of color themes and presets.
This was definitely something I wanted in the first game
Lightsaber customization returns as well with you being able to customize your hilt, blade color and many more which was much appreciated as you could make your very own Cal Kestis unique to that of everyone else. You can also customize BD-1 with skins once again cementing him once again as your own personal droid.
Exploration and Side Content
The game is now made more expansive in terms of content and play-area especially on the exploration side of things. One stand out in particular was the planet Koboh, which Cal utilizes as his main base of Operations. There are a ton of side quests and activities that you can undertake such as Treasure Hunting, exploring hidden areas and even making the base more lively by bringing in new survivors.
The playable area is given huge amounts of detail
From here you will also be given side quests which are quite and exciting and rewarding. A mount is also given during exploration which highlights just how big the play-area has been expanded, I personally never truly did utilize it to its fullest however because of the fast-travel options as well as Cal Kestis already fast movement speed, but its definitely a welcomed addition and a great departure from linear map structures.
Accessibility and Performance
With Accessibility being a major point in most games now (as they should be), Respawn Entertainment has ensured that the game is playable for most people by adding in features such as Control Scheme Modification, Color Blind Profiles, Field of View adjustments and many more. This helps make the game a lot more enjoyable especially for people like me who enjoy playing on easy or normal difficulty for these type of games.

Performance-wise however is less than optimal as there are FPS drops at times even on the PlayStation 5 with visual bugs present through the lighting and some texture pop-ins which are very obvious especially when exploring the planet Koboh.
Verdict
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is one of those few rare cases in Star Wars branded media where the sequel is improved much further from its predecessor. Almost every aspect from the previous installment, like its Story, Combat, Customization, Exploration and side content were greatly improved upon while also adding in new things to further enhance the overall experience.
The game itself is not perfect by any means, with the combat flow still seeming a little stiff and the performance issues which are inconsistent on the PlayStation 5 version. Mix that in with the graphical bugs and issues in the lighting and texture pop-ins, these minor inconveniences may result in some players feeling frustrated and might affect their overall opinion on the game as a whole.
NPCs look great
In any case, who is this game actually for? I believe fans of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order would definitely enjoy this the most as the game is an improvement in almost all aspects when compared to its predecessors. While it still feels lacking in some aspects like the combat flow, the overall package definitely made up for it with its greater emphasis on the characters and the story.
This is definitely the way on how most sequels should be approached moving forward as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is one of the best Star Wars games I have played to date.

                                        Pros

                                        Cons

                                        Improved story

                                        Stiff combat flow

                                        More fun and flexible combat with Stances

                                        Noticeable performance issues in PlayStation 5 version

                                        Better customization options

                                        Decent accessibility features

                                        An overall improvement from predecessor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. You may find further details regarding the game at their official website.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was reviewed on PlayStation 5 and the code was provided by the Publisher.

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Re:Zero Lost in Memories Launches on 9th September

SEGA Games’ upcoming mobile game “Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World Lost in Memories launches for mobile on 9th September.

Players will play as the protagonist, Subaru Natsuki, whose memories are erased by a mysterious man. In order to retrieve his lost memories, players have to find clues via proceeding the story and quests.

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Gameplay
The gameplay for Re:Zero Lost in Memories features a turn-based combat system with 2D sprites where players can form a team of their favorite Re:Zero characters, each with their own unique skills. And during the story parts of the game, players can talk to the familiar characters in a Live2D model form.

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The game will also feature what seems to be branching story paths since players are allowed to choose dialogue options.

Pre-registration Rewards
Pre-registration of the game now reaches 400,000 milestones and players will receive 3 Star Memory Crystal and 3 Star Rem and gacha ticket x 20 when the game is officially launched.

Re-tweet Campaign
Over at their official Twitter account, they are also hosting a re-tweet campaign where if players who follow the official Twitter account and retweet the following post, they will have the opportunity to obtain special Re:zero goods.

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／🌈配信日決定記念フォロー＆RTキャンペーン🎁＼#リゼロス 9/9(水)配信決定！
これを記念し、抽選で3名様に『PUTITTO「Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活」vol.2BOX』をプレゼント🥛✨
☑応募期間9/6(日)23:59まで#リゼロ #rezero pic.twitter.com/zgmQI0Y8z4
— Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活 Lost in Memories（リゼロス）公式 (@re_zero_rezelos) August 26, 2020

So be sure to head over to their official Twitter page and enter in this campaign to stand a chance on winning some Re:Zero themed goodies!

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Loot your way to victory in Badlanders, now available in Southeast Asia

As previously announced, Netease Games has officially launched their survival, competitive, looter shooter Badlanders in Southeast Asia. Download the game for free and stand a chance to win rare weapon skins and vouchers!

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Available for mobile devices with an official PC client, Southeast Asia players can partake in a twist of the battle royale as offered by Badlanders: an escape mechanic. Your goal isn’t simply eliminating all your rivals to be the last one standing, you’ll also want to take as many supplies as possible to boost your overall earnings. Will you win or lose it all?
These supplies can then be traded among players with the in-game auction house to earn currency for your accessories, or towards making your own exclusive weapon. With the various attribute bonuses you can mix and match to suit your style of gameplay, there are plenty of tactical approaches you can take.
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Of course, the launch means events, so sign up for the #Richlanders Challenge video event to win cash prizes and awards. Omlet is also offering generous gifts to Badlanders players, where you could receive gift packages for downloading the game. To top it off, even more goodies could be yours when you watch livestreams. If you enjoy these games, be sure to hop on in.
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BadlandersDeveloper: NeteaseRelease Date: 2022-01-14Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Steam
Here, upon the ruins of a once-great civilization, scavengers fight for treasure and glory.
The Red Beach Sanctuary once housed the world's most advanced weapon tech but, in the face of natural disasters, became a beacon for the preservation of science and technology for all mankind. However, it was short-lived as war broke out and the preservation plan collapsed.
The only things left on that bloody beach are massive ruins, competing scavengers, and endless opportunities... Gear up and get ready to enter the hot zone of riches and danger.

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Hitman 2 Review – Methodical Masterpiece

The seventh installment in the long-running Hitman franchise is now out, confusingly titled Hitman 2. The game serves as a direct sequel to 2016’s Hitman and is pretty much just about what you would expect from it, assuming you have been keeping tabs. Check out our Hitman 2 review below to know more on our thoughts!

Despite being one of the better iterations in the franchise, Hitman 2016 caused a stir when it decided to go with the episodic format. While it was the same great game fans have come to love, not everyone appreciated how we were made to wait in between map releases. The developer, IO Interactive, now under a new publisher, has listened to fans and have come out with the complete package, barring two additional expansions which will release at a later date.

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Usually we like to start a review by delving a little bit into the plot, but with the game running into its 18th year already, the story is a little all over the place. All you need to know is that you play as Agent 47, a genetically-modified clone designed with the sole purpose of murder.
For the most part, the plot does little to get in the way of the game, but it is interesting to learn more about the titular character, who is currently in the centre of a global conspiracy. All the contracts you fulfilled in the past have had a profound effect in the how the world is shaping, and after being double-crossed on several occasions, you begin to learn the true identity of the entity behind everything.

The missions may seem arbitrary in nature, but you will find bits and pieces of information that somewhat ties to the central story, such as conversations between two persons discussing hits in the past. The targets themselves have more to connections to the plot than what the briefing lets on, but you will have to take the initiative to unravel it yourself throughout the course of the level.

With that out of the way, let us move on the meat of Hitman series, which is none other than the core gameplay. The developer has been honing their skills by fine-tuning every aspect of their flagship game over the years, introducing new elements, discarding those that don’t work and improving those that do. The Hitman reboot is essentially a culmination of their hard work for the past two decades, where it all just works in unison. That is not to say everything is perfect of course, as the AI on occasions still displays some perplexing behavioural patterns. There are also further quality of life improvements such as the ability to conceal in shrubbery and in large crowds, something which we first saw in the older Assassin’s Creed games. The picture-in-picture mode makes a return, and you are given prompts of key occurrences such as bodies being discovered.

As for the levels themselves, IO Interactive has once again delivered with a good assortment of locales and environments. The opening level in Miami is masterfully done, as is the finale. Special mentions go out to Whittleton Creek, which would be familiar to long-time fans, as it is very reminiscent to the A New Life level from Blood Money. Despite being considerably smaller, it does invoke a very cozy feeling given that it is set in a suburb and is a nice change of pace.

Elusive Targets make its return here, and just like before, there will be special missions where you are assigned to kill a high priority target in one of the game’s six levels. These are time-limited and failing them locks you out of the mission for good, so only the best hitmen need apply.
While it does sound unforgiving to an extent, it does add to the overall agency of things. Player-made contracts are also available, so you can tackle that if you so choose. New to Hitman 2 is the multiplayer mode where you will face off against another assassin to see who can take out the target the fastest and in the most efficient way. You technically cannot interact with the other player, and will see them as an apparition similar to ghost cars in racing games. All these additions add to the overall replay value is great in our books.

If there is one phrase we can use to sum up the review that it is more of the same. If you enjoyed Hitman 2016, you are no doubt going to love this as well. Speaking of which, if you so happen to own the original game, you be entitled to a remastered edition for free, where you will be able to replay the missions in Hitman 2 with the new additions.

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The Review

                    Hitman 2

9
Score

A worthy sequel that expands on its predecessor with more polish

PROS
 High replay value Multiple ways to approach a mission

CONS
 More of an expansion than a full fledged sequel Can be buggy

Review Breakdown

We Give Hitman 2 9 out of 10
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Smite Collabs with Vshojo To Let You Play as Your Favourite Vtubers

Third-person MOBA game Smite are collaborating with Vshojo to bring in several fan-favourite Vtubers as skins for certain Gods in the game.

The Vshojo crossover event began during the 10.5 Update that dropped on the 16th May 2023 and brings in 6 Vtubers to the game. Below are the list of  Gods and their corresponding Vtuber skins in game:

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Ironmouse as Persephone
Nyanners as Serqet
Silvervale as Skadi
Kson as Nemesis
Apricot as Izanami
Vei as Nu Wa

To celebrate the crossover event, an exclusive Twitch campaign is currently ongoing from 16th May till 30th May 2023, where players can tune into the respective Vtubers’ Smite streams to earn exclusive Twitch drops. The rewards are available on all of their channels with one drop for every hour you tuned into during the event period.

Celebrate the SMITE x VShojo Crossover with exclusive Twitch Drops!
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From May 16 – 30, tune into SMITE streams from Ironmouse, Nyanners, Kson, Silvervale, Apricot, and Vei to earn Avatars & Announcer Packs!
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— SMITE (@SMITEGame) May 17, 2023

If players were to miss out on the Twitch drops during the campaign period fret not, the items can be purchased in the in-game Viewer Store for another two weeks from 31st May to 14th June 2023. During the same time frame, all Smite partners and the Vtuber talents featured in the event will be giving away Smite Viewer Points.

For more information on the Smite Vshojo collaboration event, do check out the official Smite website here.

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Fifa 23 Review – The Same Game But The Pitch Is Far Nicer

Fifa 23 is the latest in the ever-running EA football series and will be the last entry to bear the Fifa name and for the last game, it has a number of good features that expand on Fifa 22. That being said it still feels incredibly similar to that past game.

The number one criticism of Fifa has always been that each game feels too similar to the one last year. The same modes and graphics but with an updated roster. Fifa 23, unfortunately, does not break this trend but in all fairness what is new in this version are good updates that make this the most polish next-gen Fifa game yet, even if it is a very familiar football experience.

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HyperMotion2 On The Pitch

Fifa 22 changed up the game with the introduction of the more intricate and fluid HyperMotion and 23 further improves the mechanic with Hypermotion 2. While you’re still ultimately playing football, the character and pitch look good and have more natural interactions with the ball. The game even includes various new features such as Power Shots, Technical Dribbling, AcceleRATE, and an overhaul of how to do Free Kicks and Penalty Kicks.
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Power Shots are probably the best new feature on offer. This emulates being able to perform long-ranged kicks similar to the ones in actual football matches. It’s pretty fun to pull these off especially compared to previous games in the series where it was much harder to perform long-ranged goals. The shots are strong and fast, but require a large space and the right timing. In addition, the accuracy will be lowered and difficult to control. It’s a high-risk high-reward mechanic.
The other big new feature is Technical Dribbling which makes the game more fluid. The motion of the ball from foot to foot feels smoother and more responsive and the direction of the ball determines how the dribbling goes. This works well with HyperMotion2, which provides a number of new dribbling animations.
They’ve also added a sort of class system to the game called AcceleRATE. This divides all players into unique archetypes. For example, there are players who have an Explosive-type like Vinícius Jr. They’re fast but difficult to control, and with poor stamina. By comparison, defenders like Van Dijk have a lot more stamina and strength. It’s a good addition that helps balance the game. Defenders can more easily catch up with attackers when they’re passed meaning that the match is always changing and feels more alive.
There are also a number of smaller quality-of-life features. They overhauled how to do Free Kicks and Corner Kicks: when doing a Free Kick, there’s now a small trajectory line that shows you where the ball will go. You control a reticle behind the ball that allows you to determine curl, elevation, and the style of kick you want. This helps make it far less frustrating and more fun to pull off.
At the end of the day, it’s still the usual Fifa-style football but these new elements bring a greater flair and excitement to the game beyond what we’ve come to expect.
Career Mode – Manager

Career Mode returns in two forms, allowing you to be a new player or manage your own Football club. What’s different this year is you can now use well-known existing coaches like Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, and Carlo Ancelotti. You can also adjust your team’s outfit and decide which club you want to play with. It’s a small thing but it makes the game will more personal with all the customization. It also shows more love for the football community with certain managers being loved just as much as the players.
Speaking of creating a club, the club creation feature has some pretty good new addition, where you can choose more varied Jersey Kits as well as Logo & Crest with way more options than in previous years.
One thing I liked, in particular, was that when you buy a star player, there will now be a cutscene to show the recruitment. It starts with getting a deal, the medical test, and the first presentation when the star arrives at the club. It gives more soul to the game and helps make these models feel more like real people.
Career Mode – Player

As for the player side of things, EA added a new system called Player Personality. There are three types of Personality that can be upgraded and divided into three parts: Maverick, Virtuoso, and Heartbeat.
Each personality has its own advantages and will increase certain stats. Maverick is an individualistic and ambitious personality type, so when focusing on that personality, players can increase stats related to Shooting. Keep in mind, if you are good at playing it, all personality can be maximized during your career as a player.
These personalities can be improved through matches or shopping and investing. For example, when you buy a new car, the personality points for Maverick will increase. The “spending money” can be obtained through investment or from salary.
While these new modes are interesting, aside from them both career modes are still pretty much the same as previous games. There are quests or objectives to get skill and personality points, there’s a Skills Archetypes system, and so on. These new features add a nice polish to the game, but they don’t really add enough to make it feel like a whole new experience. If you already have Fifa 22, you’re not missing much.
Volta

The more arcade Volta Mode also appears from Fifa 2022. It’s once again mostly the same but now comes with a new Battle Pass-like system of progression. Players can get various rewards from coins to cosmetic items. There is no premium version. The only way to increase the level is by playing all the modes in Volta. The higher the difficulty, the faster you level up.
It’s a good addition overall. In the last FIFA, Volta just came with different gameplay but no other incentive to keep people playing. The battle pass system however adds some more motivation to continue playing Volta with the purpose of getting better rewards.
Fifa Ultimate Team
For the Ultimate Team mode, the most notable change is the game’s chemistry system, which has been totally overhauled. Players will now receive chemistry from club-mates, and national team members regardless of where they are on the pitch.
In previous Ultimate Team modes, players would have to be next to each other in a formation in order to receive the benefits of chemistry, which increases player stats. Now, Man City players Erling Haaland (forward) and Ederson (goalkeeper) would link together due to their club, when previously, only the two center-backs could link to a goalkeeper. This means it’s far easier to build a decent team without the use of microtransactions for progress.

The mode also has FUT Moments. This feature is similar to a mission or quest. You can experience a single-player scenario that recreates various iconic moments that have occurred in the football industry. The reward is FUT Stars which can be exchanged for Packs.
For example, Mbappe’s moment will start with him being noticed by AS Monaco because he is fast and can score a goal with good dribbling skills. In the mission, you have to shake your opponent with a simple feint and then score goals. You also must do so in the specified time.
Keep in mind though, if there are any FUT Moments for specific players like Mbappe, you must have Mbappe on your team. This of course is meant to encourage the loot box mechanics which is disappointing for those that just want to use their favorite players.
Graphics

FIFA 23 still uses the Frostbite Engine but there are some noticeable changes. The visuals just look more sharp and more detailed in particular moments. You can see the player’s sweat or rain as it falls on them. If in the previous game, the grass also looked pretty blurry, but now it’s quite clear, especially when doing set pieces or penalty kicks.
They’ve also added far more new animations and cutscenes. Not just in terms of gameplay, but also in how the athletes celebrate goals, win, lose, and when winning a league which gives the game more personality which is a good thing.
Verdict

For better or worse, Fifa 23 doesn’t really feel like a new game as much as it does as an enhanced port of Fifa 22 with some extra content and balancing tweaks. That new content and updates however do make the game feel smoother and more complete.
Additions like the cutscenes and animations are simple, but that makes the journey to football stardom feel more immersive and memorable when playing career mode. Likewise, the revamped chemistry system on FUT, makes the game more accessible and easier to understand, not to mention, easier to avoid microtransactions if you just want to play the game. That being said, you still need certain players to unlock Fut Moments, pulling you back to the loot box mechanics.
Overall the improvements to the game are applaudable but they don’t change the fact that this game still feels like the same one that was released last year. A lot of these additions really do feel like they could be DLC for Fifa 22 as opposed to a full-price new title. Whether you’re ok with that or not will probably depend on how much of a hardcore football fanatic you are but I can’t deny that the game as a whole is fun to play and made better thanks to its’ small but noticeably improved features.

                                        Pros

                                        Cons

                                        Gameplay and cutscenes are more fluid

                                        FUT Moments encourage pulling for more loot boxes

                                        Match mechanics have better balancing

                                        Feels more like an update of the last game than a new game as a whole.

                                        New mode updates improve the overall package

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Fifa 23 is available for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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