[TGS 2019] Carrot bounces into ONE PIECE Pirate Warriors 4 + Gameplay!

We’ve got more characters incoming! Carrot joins the crew in ONE PIECE Pirate Warriors 4! We’ve seen Luffy fighting Big Mom. Now, it’s Carrot’s turn for the spotlight!

She’s a “Speed”-type character. Wonder what the other types would be? Speed-type characters reduce stamina usage when using a Power Dash in Full Force Burst. Power Dashes knock back enemies when you run into them! You can also control the distance travelled. As you might see from the feature image, Carrot can transform into her Sulong form as her Super!

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You can see more of the destructible environments in our gameplay video! You can also see AI characters dropping in to the map to join you. They’ll be fighting and racking up their own kills too! Consumables can be found on the field, like the health restoring ones we find.
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There’ll be missions to capture territory. It looks like a successful capture will spawn friendly allies! If you need to, you’ll be able to lock-on to enemies, and swap between targets. We cap off the demo gameplay with a fight against X Drake! Like Big Mom, he will have shields, and you can’t break them if he’s not attacking you. Your allies will join you in the fight as well!

Looks like X Drake has plenty of large swiping attacks. This dino may be big, but he’s also fast! Watch out for that tail! He’s still no match for the crew though!
ONE PIECE Pirate Warriors 4 is slated for a 2020 release, are you excited?

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[CES 2023] Acer Introduces New Predator Laptops and Monitors to Their Gaming Portfolio

Acer has announced two Predator Helios gaming laptops as well as a pair of Predator gaming monitors to their gaming portfolio.

The laptops feature new designs with both 16″ and 18″ display sizes, the latest 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processors and NVIDIA RTX 40 Series GPUs. The Predator X45 showcases a 800R curved monitor and along with the Predator X27U, both monitors include OLED technology with 240 Hz refresh rates.

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Predator Helios 16 & Predator Helios 18 Laptops
Predator Helios 18
The all new Predator Helios 16 (PH16-71) and Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71) offers models that include 13th Gen Intel Core i9 or i7 HX processors paired up with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (MGP up to 165W) along with a plethora of gaming features.
The new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs leverage the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture which delivers a leap in both performance and AI-powered graphics. Users can experience lifelike virtual worlds and boosted performance with ray tracing, high-quality frames with DLSS 3, and Reflex’s optimized system latency.
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Up to 32 GB DDR5 4800 MHz RAM and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD in RAID 0 make for the ideal laptops for playing demanding AAA games.
Predator Helios 16 offers a 16″ (16:10) WQXGA (2560×1600) display at 165 Hz or 240 Hz or a Mini LED panel at 250 Hz. While the Predator Helios 18 has a 18″ (16:10) display with WUXGA (1920×1200) at 165 Hz, WQXGA (2560×1600) at 165 Hz or 240 Hz, or AUO’s superfast 250 Hz Mini LED display options.
Predator Helios 16
A new dedicated Mode key provides instant mode switching for improved gaming performance, while the PredatorSense key makes it easy to quickly open the app. Users can also utilise PredatorSense to enable Predator Pulsar lighting for added customization on their keyboard’s per-key RGB backlighting.
The Predator laptops come with the the Intel Killer E2600 Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 frequency band support as well as a full range of peripherals with USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, including an HDMI 2.1, two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 that support power delivery, and a Micro SD card reader.
Not only that, both laptops include one month of Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass, giving users access to a number of high-quality PC games.
Predator X45 & Predator X27U Gaming Monitors
Predator X45
The Predator X45 and the Predator X27U features OLED displays; where the Predator X45 offers a 45″ UWQHD (3440×1440) 800R curved monitor. While the Predator X27U boasts a flat 27″ WQHD (2560×1440) display panel. Both monitors are TUV Rheinland EyeSafe-cerifies and leverages 1000 nits and HDR10 capabilities.
Predator X27U
Both the Predator X45 and Predator X27U have 240 Hz refresh rates and 0.01 ms pixel response time that is combined with the AMD FreeSync Premium technology. Both have a KVM switch which allows for effortless switching between desktops and laptops without needing to change the keyboard and mouse.
Pricing & Availability
Predator Helios 16 (PH16-71) will be available in North America in March, starting at USD 1,649.99. EMEA in February, starting at EUR 2,399. And China in February, starting at RMB 17,999.
Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71) will be available in North America in April, starting at USD 1,699. EMEA in March, starting at EUR 2,499. And China in February, starting at RMB 20,999.
Predator X45 will be available in North America in Q2, starting at USD 1,699. EMEA in Q2, starting at EUR 1,799. And China in Q1, starting at RMB 12,999.
Predator X27U will be available in North America in Q2, starting at USD 1,099. EMEA in Q2, starting at at EUR 1,099. And China in Q1, starting at RMB 7,999.

For more details for the Acer Predator Gaming laptops and monitors, check out the official Acer website here.

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NieR Replicant “upgrade” shows off “Attract Movie”

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We’re two months off to the release of the NieR Replicant “upgrade”, so of course they needed to show off the new visuals and the like in its so-called Attract Movie. Otherwise known by its definitely not mystifying title of NieR Replicant v.1.122474487139…, the Attract Movie showcases what players can expect when they dive into the “upgrade” – as its insistent terminology – of NieR Replicant.

A New video for ‘NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…’ is revealed! This movie showcases the title’s upgraded visuals, voiceover and soundtrack for the beloved title. The cinematic also introduces an unlikely cast of characters in a dark, apocalyptic world, as they join together with the protagonist on his captivating quest to cure his sister of a deadly disease. ‘NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…’ will launch for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X on April 22, 2021 in Asia.

There will only be digital versions for the Xbox One and PC Steam releases. Steam will also be getting the game a little later, on 24 April instead. Otherwise, all editions of the game will be playable at 60 FPS. Check out the new characters and locations that we’ve previously covered prior here. Fans in Asia, did you manage to secure your Lunar Tear edition?

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Gundam 00 Lingerie Announced

In what is probably the oddest collaboration this year, Sunrise has announced special Gundam 00 themed lingerie, in collaboration with GiRLS by Peach John.

The collection will be available for sale from 15th of January, and features two sets of Gundam 00 -themed lingerie, with two designs to choose from.

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The first one features a Celestial Being motif, with the logo of everyone’s favorite terrorists in the different image colors of Gundam 00’s Meisters along both the bra and matching shorts.
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These are available in sizes from S to L, with the whole set costing 2508 yen while you can also get just the shorts for 1078 Yen.

For those who want something a little more subtle, Peach John has also produced a second set of lingerie, featuring lace and polka dots. According to the collaboration website though, taking a good, intimate look at the nightwear will reveal hidden Haros, to round mascot of the Gundam series. On top of that, the lace on the bra cups is also made in the shape of the Celestial Being logo.
These are available for 4378 yen as a whole set.

Finally, the collaboration also features a set of fluffy colored pajamas. These are two-pieces featuring shorts and a top, and are available in the image color of the four Gundam Meisters. These are available for 5478 Yen.
The website doesn’t mention if the merchandise will be available online, but this is a pretty fun way to celebrate Gundam 00, one of several alternate universe entries in the Gundam mega-franchise.

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Apex Legends might be getting a mobile version soon

After surpassing 10 million players in the space of just a week after its initial release, Apex Legends might soon get a mobile version. A battle royale game that is free-to-play on PC, PS4 and XBox One, no wonder it gained popularity so quickly. Now, EA is planning for the Titanfall-themed game by Respawn Entertainment to go mobile.

Watch Apex Legends’ official launch trailer:

Apex Legends adds a new twist to the popular battle royale genre by introducing heroes. Heroes with different abilities that you can exploit on a map called Kings Canyon. Set in the same world as Titanfall, Kings Canyon is a futuristic map. If you are familiar with Titanfall, good for you because you will get used to everything in no time. Also, more maps will be arriving in future updates.

There are currently eight existing characters in the game but only six will be available to you at the start. You will have to either use in-game credits or real cash to purchase the other two. Although the number of heroes is limited for now, more will certainly arrive in future updates.
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Like other battle royale games such as PUBG and Fortnite, you will first drop from the sky with two other teammates. Work together with them to secure limited weapons, ammo and other stuffs to give yourselves an edge over the other 19 squads.

One of the more interesting features of the game is the capability to revive your dead teammates. However, to do so, you will have to take their banner from their loot first. Then, proceed to a respawn point to get the number of your squad members back to square one.

We do think that Apex Legends has the potential to surpass its competitors in this tight battle between battle royale games. With a few more updates, it will definitely be a force to be reckoned with. Only time will tell. You can read about our review of the game here. Again, it is free to play so why not try it out? If you are on PC, you can get the game here on the Origin site. For other platforms, you can get the game from their official site.

PUBG and Fortnite have already gone on to have their own mobile versions so it is no surprise that Apex Legends will soon be following suit as well. Ambitious from EA but interesting times ahead, definitely.
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Princess Connect reruns Re:Zero collab on 10 November

The Re:Zero and Princess Connect Re: Dive collaboration will be rerun on 10 November! As with the previous run, you will be able to obtain Ram as the free event character at 1-star with Memory Pieces to raise her during the rerun duration, while Emilia and Rem will be available as 3-star units from the gacha.

The Re:Zero rerun will also kick off campaigns within Princess Connect, namely, double daily stamina from missions and a log in campaign to earn 1,500 Jewels total (worth one 10-pull), both lasting until 22 November 04:59 2020. It’ll run partly concurrently with the “Magical Admiral Lovely★Monika Let’s Go! Magical Quartet!” event story, which itself runs until 14 November 20:59 JST.

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It might be a good time for Re:Zero fans to start if only for the upcoming QOL updates and probably free gacha pulls coming as the year gradually comes to a close. Updates include:

November

Main quests, event quests, exploration, shrine survey and sacred shrine quests can be sped up to 4x (from 2x speed)
Revised daily missions that will vary according to player level

December

Skipping side stories in bulk
Recommended parties for Clan Battles

If you’d prefer a Priconne collab in English, you can head over to Dragalia Lost to try and get Pecorine when the event goes live late November.
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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora first look revealed

You’ll no longer be limited to watching the movie, with the upcoming release of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, revealed at Ubisoft Forward 2021.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a first person, action-adventure game developed by Massive Entertainment – a Ubisoft studio, in collaboration with Lightstorm Entertainment and Disney.

Built using the latest iteration of the Snowdrop engine, and developed exclusively for the new generation of consoles and PC, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings to life the alluring world of Pandora with all of its beauty and danger in an immersive, open world experience.
In this new, standalone story, play as a Na’vi and embark on a journey across the Western Frontier, a never-before-seen part of Pandora. Explore a living and reactive world inhabited by unique creatures and new characters, and push back the formidable RDA forces that threaten it.
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The Avatar franchise – not the airbender – was first brought into the world with the highest grossing movie of all time in 2009, with four sequel movies in the works. The next one is slated for a 2022 release, then in 2024, 2025, and 2028. Perhaps funnily enough, this isn’t the first game based off the series, with an earlier game simply called James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game.

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Trading Time unveils announcement trailer for frog enthusiasts

Non-frog enthusiasts are also welcome to Half Past Yellow‘s Trading Time, wherein you are a shipwrecked sailor finding themselves on an island populated by sentient frogs.

Trading Time is currently available to wishlist on Steam, with a release date known as “coming soon”. The game’s overview is given as follows:

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Shipwrecked on a strange island
A terrible storm ravages the seas around you, casting your mighty vessel into the perilous rocks of a nearby island.
You awake to find your ship in pieces, shipwrecked on a strange island filled with… frogs?
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A spaghetti network of trades will take you all over this strange island as you seek out materials to fix your boat. You will meet a cast of friendly characters, solve head scratching puzzles, find hidden treasures, and much more as you explore the world of Trading Time.
Explore at your own pace

Make your own path in this island sandbox, you never know what will be around the next corner!
Get to know the froggy locals and help out where you can.
Discover new items by fishing and farming, and concoct simple brews that will change how you traverse the island.
Learn from the frogs and put your new skills to the test around the island.

Trade to fix your boat

Ask around for the items you need, but bear in mind that you might need to do a frog a favor to get what you want.
Solve interesting puzzles to get your hands on required items.
Try not to get too sidetracked by island life!

Experiment with everything!

Run faster, jump higher, fall slower, anything is possible if you’re holding the right item.
Discover different ways to complete those crucial trades.
Each object you pick up could end up being the key to something bigger.

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Top 5 new released mobile games of the month – September 2018

Time flies and we are now in October! During the past month, there are a lot of exciting titles getting their release on mobile including the ones that we didn’t expect for an English release (eg: Monster Hunter Stories). Without further ado, here is the list of our top 5 new released mobile games in September, check it out and see if you played them all!

 Talion

Previously, Gamevil’s Talion was supposed to be launched officially for both iOS and Android devices on the 12th of September. However, the game wasn’t rolled out for the Southeast Asia region. Now with the recent update, the game has finally been launched for Southeast Asia including Manila and Singapore!

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Brave Frontier: The Last Summoner

Brave Frontier: The Last Summoner by gumi is finally up in stores! Though it is a Brave Frontier title, its gameplay is different compared to Brave Frontier and Brave Frontier 2. The story is still in the same BF universe that’s set 1000 years after leaving Grand Gaia behind. That said, players will meet new characters and even familiar characters from Brave Frontier.
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Harvest Moon: Light of Hope

Guess almost all of us here played Harvest Moon back in our younger days, but do you know that there is actually a newer version of Harvest Moon? Being called Harvest Moon: Light of Hope, the game is first launched for PC on November 2017, then followed by PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on last May. Now it is coming to the mobile platforms too at a premium price of RM59.90 (iOS) / RM61.99 (Android)!
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Monster Hunter Stories

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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Dragalia Lost

The new action RPG by Nintendo and Cygames, Dragalia Lost now playable for Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and United States! As a refresher, it is a swipe-controlled action RPG that tells a story about the bonds shared between humans and dragons. It features over 60 voiced characters that can borrow the power of dragons and take on the dragon forms to devastate the opponents.
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Tokyo Ghoul [:re birth] (Android only)

Tokyo Ghoul [:re birth] by Bandai Namco Entertainment was first released in Japan back in March 2017 with the title Tokyo Ghoul: Re Invoke. The name was changed to Tokyo Ghoul [:re birth] for the West and has gone through translators which we have on Google Play now. Though the game was supposed to be released for iOS as well, the game seems to be missing on the App Store until now.
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These are our list of top games that is launched on iOS and Android last month! Did you find your favourite inside? Tell us what are your choice in the comment section below!

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Spiritwish releases new trailer showcasing its game features, closed beta coming soon

We first reported about Spiritwish, a mobile RPG by NEON Studio (a subsidiary studio of Nexon) not long ago, and now we got some new info on it! The developer has recently released a new trailer highlighting the game’s exciting features, along with with the announcement of closed beta to begin on 2 October.

Check out the new trailer here:

From the trailer, we could see more in-game footage showcasing the game lore, conversation with NPCs, and different characters classes with their skills. There are bits of gameplay for multiplayer modes (PvP and PvE) too! Also, as you may notice, the game is featuring an art look similar to Tree of Saviors. So if you are a fan of ToS, you will probably love Spiritwish as well.

Just like most of the games developed by Korean studios (such as Nexon), you will see the game releasing in South Korea first. The closed beta will start tomorrow and if you are interested, the pre-registration is live for Android users now on its official site, you can try to sign up using a Korean number.
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Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 Now Available On Steam

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The free-to-play team battle action game, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 is now available for download on Steam.
In light of the launch, a Start Dash Campaign is being held which rewards players with gifts and items for logging in.

The Start Dash Campaign will run from now till the 13th of July 2023 12:59PM SGT and will feature up to 40 free special Supply Drops and luxurious items giveaways. 10 rounds of free Supply Drops are given in the course of four weeks which players are guaranteed to get one Mobile Suit of 2-star or higher rarity and one Mobile Suit of 3-star or higher rarity. This will take place over the duration of four weeks which starts from now till 29th of June 2023, 12:30PM SGT.
Not only that, players will also receive 30 tokens, 100,000 DP, 200 Recycle Tickets, 100x 1-star till 3-Star Mechanic Tickets each and 100x 1-star till 3-star repair kits each when logging in for the first time. The rewards can be obtained from now until 13th of July 2023, 12:59PM SGT.
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There will also be a Steam exclusive Supply Drop starting from now till 8th of June 2023, 12:30PM SGT which has special and limited Supply Drops being held from the first to sixth day of the week every week. The first Supply Drop will feature Unicorn Gundam, Banshee and Kshatriya which has their rate up and gives players a better chance of drawing one of these Mobile Suits. Subsequent rounds will be announced as they come.
The launch of the Steam version of Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 also has special missions which will be made available to all players from now till 13th of July 2023, 12:59PM SGT. During this time, players can win a variety of rewards when they complete the missions such as the Mobile Suit, Zaku II (Stutzer), 200,000 DP and 50 1-star till 3-star Mechanic Tickets.
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Newcomers to the game will also enjoy various rewards such as 5x Basic EXP and CP as well as 10x DP within the first 14 days of them logging in. The event will run from now till 13th July 2023, 12:59PM SGT. Besides that, the container discovery rate will also increase to 100% with the guaranteed rate for the number of crates to be found before a silver, gold or platinum container is found will be temporarily changed from 10 to 3.
Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC Steam. You may find further information regarding the matter at the official website.

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Nexon’s Project DH Is A Monster Hunter-like MMORPG For PC

Remember that game Nexon revealed back at NDC 2017, Project DH? The project that was in development by DevCat (the studio behind the Mabinogi series) working under Nexon revealed the trailer of the game over a year ago. Since then, there were no news at all about the game. Now apparently, they have shed some information regarding the gameplay and some of its monsters on one of DevCat’s Twitter.

요건 프로젝트 DH의 피치 중 일부.  2019년에 나옵니다. pic.twitter.com/iXarBot0N4

— 데브캣 나크 (@DungeonKim) June 19, 2018

Project DH looked somewhat like Monster Hunter from the short gameplay teased. However, there’s a mount where you can ride on and attack while you’re riding! Something that’s different from Monster Hunter at least.
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Though… I must say that I pity the horse for the heavy artillery mounted on it’s side. Wouldn’t that make the horse tilt sideways? I doubt there’s anything on the left side either based on the shadow seen on the ground.

Currently there’s no schedule or dates announced yet. You can still check out some of the footages that was revealed during a media event below:

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Square Enix Artnia Experience!

Square Enix has a world famous cafe in Shinjuku City that every fan would die to visit once. This time around we had a chance to check the place out ourselves!

Japan has a lot of interesting buildings like how Hong Kong design’s their buildings based on Feng Shui. Artnia itself is a design that looks like a pill shape. At first sight, the building looks pretty plain except for its special shape. We were hoping for a stand-out design that at least have colors or characters painted on the walls of Artnia.

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Other than the entrance, there is also a small panel that you can take picture with a Halloween Moogle design!
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Taking the first step in, we felt very different. Unlike the other feature cafe like Monster Hunter Cafe, Artnia provides a very comfortable color for your vision.

Within the first few steps, you will be greeted with a lot of official merchandise that Square Enix produce. As expected, there are only flagship titles occupying the shelves. A few other games that we can see other than the flagships were Octopath Traveler and The World Ends with You. Here’s a lot of photos from us to put you in the situation that we were in.

The merchandise store is just the first thing that we had a hard time with. Later, we went straight into the showroom. Just the room design has left our jaws hanging. The room is featured with their latest and hottest entries for their franchises. What caught our eye were the FFVII Remake character SDCC Play Arts Kai. There are also some other characters that you can see. A few that I will highlight are the Zack, Odin & Sleipnir, Dragoon Drachen Armor and much more that you can see! from Here are again a bunch of characters that you will recognize!

There are also a lot of Nier Automata merchandise as well! Here are some photos that might pull your soul away.

With all the merchandise in front of out eyes, we had to give our poor soul a rest. We went to the cafe section. We checked out their menu and figure that we should save some money to buy more of the merchandise. You can expect special themed menus, and this time it was Dragon Quest. The items there listed are in both Japanese and English, so you can understand what the contents are.

Finally before we pry through our wallets, we went to their music section and have a look. There are a huge variety of albums that you can see from Square Enix’s main production team. You can also experience tranquility and listen from the station provided.

As you can expect, we are in total defeat on how many things that we bought. We won’t show you our loot but we can assure you that we are going to be eating oats all day and night for at least a month.
All the photos above are taken with Huawei 20 Pro 48MP AI Quad Camera.
This ends our experience at Square Enix’s Artnia. We had a blast in the store selling our souls to the devils from Square Enix. If you wish to know more about Artnia, you can check it from the link here.

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Sonic Frontiers Review – The Best 3D Sonic Game In Years

Sonic’s been on a pretty rough road for the past decade or so with hits like Sonic Mania alongside major misses like Sonic Boom and Forces. With Sonic Frontiers, the first new Sonic game in five years, the longest time gap between releases, it seems Sega and Sonic Team want to wipe the slate clean with a new overhaul for the blue blur: a semi-open world game where Sonic can run free through new borders.

There’s been a lot of discourse over Frontiers, from its criticized first preview to its better-received second preview but after playing the game, I can safely say that it’s good, in fact, it’s very good. Sonic Frontiers has a couple of flaws but it corrects and innovates in several aspects that make the hedgehog’s gameplay feel fun and creative. If this is Sonic’s future, then the future is bright.

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The Mysterious Islands of Cyberspace

The story of Sonic Frontiers sees Sonic, Tails, and Amy traveling via airplane when they’re suddenly hit by a strange wave of energy, and crash land onto a desolate collection of islands inhabited by mysterious creatures called the Cocos. Sonic wakes up and finds that his friends appear in a ghostly, glitch-like state with their bodies passing through physical objects. From here, Sonic sets out to save his friends and find a way to escape. All the while, he also is watched and attacked by a new entity called Sage, a young girl seemingly working for Dr. Eggman.
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The plot is unveiled at a steady pace with a new cutscene after every major story mission. It starts off rather minimalist but as the game continues it becomes more intriguing as more of the mystery of the island, Sage, and the Cocos are revealed. It even has some cool callbacks to the previous games which while obvious fanservice does feel like it plays a part in most of the character’s development.
Sonic Heroes Reborn

Each of Sonics’ friends appears in one of the games’ different zones. While it’s a little sad you don’t see them together as a team that much, each character has some good one-on-one development with Sonic. For fans that thought they’ve become too one-note and exaggerated over the years, this game rerails them with far better writing. Amy is sweet and caring without being a complete yandere, Knuckles is a friendly rival without being a complete idiot, and so on. It’s good stuff that should please longtime fans of these characters.
As for the new character Sage. I can’t say a lot about her without going into spoilers but she’s a villain with a lot of sympathetic qualities. By the end of the game, I think she’ll have quite the following of fans.
Unfortunately, the voice acting can be hit or miss. Tails, Eggman, Sage, and Knuckles sound fine but Amy’s voice sounds very stiff and Sonic’s new voice is way too deep. I’m sure that actor is great in other works and I did get more used to Sonic’s voice as the game went on but it never sounded quite right.
An Open Zone Game

There are five zones to explore across Sonic Frontiers. The worlds have a rather somber tone with slow, more whistly music accompanying their rather empty hills and lakes. The only life here is are mysterious Cocos and the various enemies trying to kill you. It does a good job of setting the atmosphere of how surreal this place is but with hints of a previous civilization. It’s a far cry from the colorful worlds of past Sonic titles but that seems to be the point. Sonic and the gang are lost in a very different world, they’re supposed to feel out of place.
Scattered throughout these worlds are a number of classic Sonic obstacles like springs, grind rails and boost pads. It can seem a little messy with all these contraptions haphazardly placed about but when it comes together it really works. The various courses make getting around a lot faster, even allowing you to pull off many of the same physics-bending stunts to breeze to different parts of the map that you could do in past games.
Scouring The Map

At its core, Sonic Frontiers is a collect-a-thon, similar to Mario Odyssey or Banjo Kazooie. You need to collect Gears, which unlock ‘Cyberspace’ stages found around the zones. These are bite-sized traditional Sonic levels, with the more familiar colorful worlds and hard rock music. Beating cyberspace stages will get you keys that can be used to unlock the chaos emeralds which you need for story progression. You also need to find memory tokens for Sonic’s ally on each island. These are also necessary to advance the main campaign.
Frontiers also has some RPG elements to boost Sonic’s stats. Collecting red and blue fruits and taking them to an elder Coco will upgrade Sonic’s offense and defense. Meanwhile collecting Cocos will raise your max ring count and speed. The offense is especially important here as enemies can be pretty big damage sponges at the start of the game.
Collecting Items
All of the items (except the Cocos) can be found either by completing various obstacle courses around the zone, hidden underground, or dropped by an enemy (though it’s very rare for the keys to be dropped which encourages you to get them by doing the cyberspace stages). You can also get items by playing the fishing mini-game with Big The Cat (all the best games have a fishing mini-game).

Like all the great collect-a-thons, the game fully allows you to try any of these methods for getting items at any time. This makes it fun exploring the zones and just running through the vast areas at top speed going on up random ramps and boosts to see what you get and where you go. Whatever you do, there will be some progress. The game has a great sense of freedom and allows you to play at your own pace which feels in line with Sonic’s easy-going personality.
Flaws in the world
There are a couple of minor problems with the open world that weren’t a big deal to me but could be for others. While the framerate on these worlds is fine, they do have a lot of pop-in. You’ll be running along and suddenly the various obstacles in the sky will appear out of nowhere. This can actually be a problem for gameplay. If you’re trying to get to a specific cut-off area and rail to get there only pops into existence when you’re close by, it can be harder than it should be to find your way up. This was really only a problem a couple of times for me though.
The game also has fairly long loading times between parts of the stage. They don’t last too long but they’re long enough that the developers inserted small tutorial stages for you to play as they load. I’ll give them credit for giving you something to do as the game loads but I would rather the game just loaded faster in the first place. I should note I was playing the PS4 version so they might be shorter on the PS5 version.
Mini Games and Boss Battles
One of the mini-bosses in the game
Another frustrating aspect of the game was at certain story beats you’ll be asked to play a short mini-game. These can range from herding a group of Coco like a sheepdog to collecting extra computer parts. At best these can be a cute little distraction but at worst they can be rather irritating to get through with awkward controls and needlessly short time limits. It doesn’t help that you’re forced to play through them to advance the plot.
What was more interesting though were the boss battles at the end of every zone. Once again, I can’t say much for spoilers reasons but let’s just they were awe-inspiring to see on screen.
There are also various mini-bosses scattered around the world that require Sonic to use different moves in his arsenal to beat them. They’re essentially meant to train the player on how to use each ability but they add a good amount of variety to the combat with all the different techniques you have to use to take them out.
Sonic’s Speed and Controls

This is where Sonic Frontiers really shines. One problem I have with some of the older Sonic titles is how unwieldy the controls and hit detection can be. Sonic can be incredibly slippery sometimes. It feels like every time he steps, jumps, or hits an enemy, there’s a chance he might just zoom straight off a cliff.
That’s not a problem here though. Sonic has two gameplay styles. Speed Style allows him to run at his usual high velocity, while Action Style gives Sonic a bit more weight, making him a little easier to control. I highly commend Sonic Team for these options as I went with the Action Style and he was so much easier to handle and execute attacks with.
Sonic’s speed feels just right, not too sensitive, not too stiff, just smooth and stylish. It makes sprinting through the landscapes feel almost relaxing with how natural it feels.
The game gives you one button to jump and a separate button to use the homing attack which charges Sonic straight at a selected enemy or platform. Pressing the homing attack button more will allow him to launch a short string of melee combos. The more manageable controls allow you to be more precise with Sonic’s attacks which in turn makes it more enjoyable to drive through the various trials of the islands.
Greater Combat

Sonic also has a number of new moves which can be unlocked via a small skill tree. These include further combo abilities that allow him to perform some really cool cinematic moves like dive bombing out of the air and shooting actual Sonic booms Guile-style.
He also has a number of helpful practical abilities like the cyloop. This involves running around foes in a circle to stun them and launch them into the air. The cyloop is also important for finding hidden rings and items. Sonic can also sidestep by hitting the R1 and L1 and parry enemy attacks by holding down both shoulder buttons and letting go at the right time. This former can really help with faster opponents and the latter is essential for boss battles.
Overall I feel like this is the best combat Sonic has ever had. The number of new abilities he has combined with the various need for them to traverse the world and beat enemies creates a joyful sense of experimentation with what Sonic can do. This game has often been compared to Breath of The Wild, and much like how that game felt like’s Zelda initial exploration gameplay fully realized, Frontiers does the same for Sonic. Speedy physics-based platforming but now with a wide-open world to play with it.
Closing Thoughts

Sonic Frontiers is a great new step in the Sonic franchise. The semi-open world setting allows for greater movement, attacks, and customization which makes for a fun, high-octane ride through an intriguing story that shows Sonic’s friends and foes at their best.
It does have a fair share of flaws. The mini-games are frustrating, and the pop-in can be annoying but none-of take away from the simple joy of the open-world platforming and explorations. That game would be even better without them but they’re far from a real detriment.
I hope Sonic Team continues with this style of semi-open-world gameplay. It fits the feel of Sonic: it’s fast and free, allowing players to tackle enemies and stages at their own pace and through their own means thanks to Sonic’s larger moveset. Sonic Frontiers is a new world of possibilities for the blue blur and I forward to seeing where he goes next.
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The Review

                    Sonic Frontiers

80%
Score

PROS
 The open world is fun to explore and allows players to do things at their own pace Sonic is easier to control and has a lot of fun new moves The story is interesting and Sonic's characters are well-written

CONS
 Pop-in and loading screens could be annoying The mandatory mini-games could be a pain to get through

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Lego Announces New Set Promotions For Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary

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As Disney marks its 100 Year anniversary this year, Lego has announced a promotion for several of their Disney-themed sets from now until the 30th of July 2023.
Here are the sets that they are promoting, available at certified retail stores all well as Lego’s official Lazada store, Shopee, Amazon, and Legoland Malaysia.

                                        Name

                                        Set Number

                                        Price

                                        3 in 1 Magical Castle

                                        10998

                                        MYR449.90

                                        *exclusively available at LEGO Certified Stores, LEGO Official Store on Lazada, Shopee, Amazon and LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

                                        Disney Celebration Train

                                        43212

                                        MYR179.90

                                        ‘Up’ House

                                        43217

                                        MYR249.90

                                        The Enchanted Treehouse

                                        43215

                                        MYR799.90

                                        100 Years of Disney Animation Icons

                                        43221

                                        MYR259.90

                                        Disney Duos

                                        43226

                                        MYR209.90

                                        *exclusively available at LEGO Certified Stores and LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

                                        Villain Icons

                                        43227

                                        MYR659.90

                                        *exclusively available at LEGO Certified Stores and LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

                                        LEGO Minifigures Disney 100

                                        71038

                                        MYR20.90

                                        Disney 100th Celebration

                                        40622

                                        MYR179.90

                                        *exclusively available at LEGO Certified Stores and LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

“Since we launched our first Duplo Winnie the Pooh range in 1999, Lego Disney has inspired joyful play for Disney and Lego fans of all ages. From voyages across high seas and valiant quests to the mesmerizing magic of Disney Princess castles, Lego Disney has enchanted families around the world by bringing fantasy to life and inspiring new adventures using the bricks,” commented Casper Rafn Voigt, Head of Product for Lego Disney at The LEGO Group,
“We’re honored to be collaborating with Disney to celebrate this momentous occasion as we continue to create magic and unforgettable storytelling experiences together.”
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Additionally, the Lego Group also revealed its first collection of Disney 100 products earlier this year to help the further promote their Disney themes for the anniversary celebrations.

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[ TGS 2020 ] Ys VIII Mobile shows off first look at character motions, etc

Linekong Entertainment presented the first look at the Ys VIII title for mobile devices, showing off some of the characters’ motions and the setting. The full presentation can be viewed below:

The mobile game is slated for a release within the year, and no official name for it has been given yet. Here are some screenshots for the game:

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The presentation didn’t give any indication if it would be real time action battles or turn based for now, so we’d still have to wait on that. Besides, the official name is also yet to be revealed. We should at least be expecting a level of exploration as you would expect from a JRPG. Another character was mentioned, as well as another one teased, who seem to be original to the title. Stay tuned for more!

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China releases copyrighted game, Pokémon Rework

Pokémon GO is now the most popular game, in the world, and because of that, devs in China and South Korea have tried to duplicate their own version of  Pokémon GO. However, a small group of Chinese developers had their own idea: They copied the original Pokémon games and made it into a mobile game. The game is named Pokémon Rework and has recently been launched in China, and is already running up to 60 servers. Keep in mind though, that it is not a licensed IP.

The character designs are exactly the same as the X and Y versions. The gameplay however, is different from the original. So long as players are willing to throw in cash credits, they can get powerful Pokémon even at the start of the game. Pokémon are acquired through a ‘gacha’ system. There was even a limited time event where the player who spent the most cash credits was guaranteed a Mewtwo. There are a total of 251 Pokémon and 62 gyms to challenge in the game.

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Arc System Works CEO Says They Don’t Want Blazblue To Compete With Guilty Gear

Arc System Works CEO Minoru Kidooka has shed some light on the state of Blazblue, saying that ultimately the company would like to avoid direct competition with the Guilty Gear series.

In an interview with IGN, Kidooka said that it’s not like the Blazblue series was permanently shelved- but rather with Guilty Gear Strive still going strong, he implied it would be unwise to release a similar title so soon.

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“One thing that we’re concerned with, one thing that we’re thinking about right now is that we don’t want to really have Guilty Gear and BlazBlue competing with each other. So we are focusing mainly on Guilty Gear”, Kidooka says.
He did however, acknowledge the strong community for Blazblue that’s been keeping the game alive:
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“But of course BlazBlue is a title that the community loves”, he continues. “The community has put so much effort into making it what it is today, and keeping that in mind, we do want to touch back on the series at some point. So it is definitely not the case that BlazBlue is done. It is something that will be in the future. But for now, Guilty Gear is the main”.
In the same interview Kidooka had praised the success of Guilty Gear Strive, saying that resources would be allocated to supporting the game.
“So regarding just Guilty Gear Strive, it both hit and kind of exceeded all of our projected expectations”, he said. “Along with that, of course, we’ve put out the two seasons that we have already and we want the game to continue on and continue strong. So we plan to continue making those seasons available. But in terms of planning for the next game, in the Guilty Gear series, for now, we’re sticking to the seasons”.
The Wait For More Blazblue

Fans had been anxious about the future of the Blazblue series, which hasn’t seen a mainline entry since Blazblue Centralfiction in 2015.
The series did receive a crossover tag fighter, Blazblue Cross Tag in 2018, though fans had hoped the series would receive a new fighting game in the 5 years since.
It should be noted that rather than get a new title, Arc System Works retrofitted both titles with rollback netcode, allowing fans to better enjoy online matches.
Fan worries were further exacerbated by the reveal that Blazblue creator Toshimichi Mori had left Arc System Works to start his own studio, with many concerned that the series had been shelved.
That being said, the Blazblue series has lived on in spin-off titles: Blazblue Alternative: Dark War had released and shuttered in the time since Cross Tag’s last update, with another roguelite title, Entropy Effect, also heading to mobile and PC.

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Busan Indie Connect Festival 2023 Opens Games Submission

Busan Indie Connect Festival 2023 which will be held in BEXCO (Busan Exhibition and Convention Center), will return this summer with registrations for the festival being open now.

This year the festival has started its ‘INDIE GAMES SUBMISSION’ with the Busan Indie Connect Festival Organizing Committee looking forward to seeing a variety of games all around the world.

The schedules for the game submission within their categories and their respective deadlines are as follows:

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Competitive Games
Games that are either ‘currently under development’ or ‘within 1 year from the release’.
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[General division]
12th of April (Wednesday) till 18th of May (Thursday) 15:00
(For those older than 14) Anyone who regard himself/herself as an indie game developer.
[Rookie division]
12th of April (Wednesday) till 16th of June (Friday) 15:00
Indie game developed by individuals (groups) who are students or ‘under 25- year-old (born after ’99’) / Graduation works from University & college.
Non-Competitive Games
[Connect Pick]
12th of April (Wednesday) till 9th of June (Friday) 15:00
Games must be released for more than one year / Games from BIC Festival before
It is important to take note that the submission and exhibition regulations may vary by division. You may check the BIC official website for further details.
The Busan Indie Connect Festival is a global indie game event that is held ever year in Busan since 2015 which features games from developers all over the world alongside local talent as well.

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Ragnarok: Idle Poring – A New Idle Game by Gravity!

Good news for RO fans! A new game based on the ever-popular Ragnarok Online game has come into stores! This time it’s not any Ragnarok game developed by random developers, but it’s the official and original developers of Ragnarok themselves; Gravity. The game entitled RO: Idle Poring in both iOS and Android stores was released on the 13th of September.

Check out their preview trailer below:

The game, as expected from the original developers, has put in real effort in keeping the original music, graphic style, jobs and clothing attire of the original Ragnarok game. However they have also included a new feature into the idle game, Pets Exploration and Arena. With the Pets Exploration feature, this also means that players will be able to search and acquire pets as companions to aid you in battle and become more powerful as you go further into the game. The Arena is of course, a place for PvP against other opponents.

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DC Worlds Collide Mobile Game launches in April with New characters and Story

DC Worlds Collide, a licensed idle card game, will officially launch on Android and iOS devices on April 28 in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Singapore, along with a series of new updates.

The new updates will bring in Martian Manhunter, a founding member of the Justice League, and promises that many more heroes and villains will be added to the game.

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DC Worlds Collide has many of the most iconic DC characters, including Batman, Superman, The Flash, and Wonder Woman, as well as DC Super-Villains like Lex Luthor and Harley Quinn.
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Players can recruit these mighty Super Heroes and Super-Villains to form alliances and level up their squad. To win in idle battles, players need to form strategies and utilize hero Ultimates. Customizing the squad to stand up with your favorite Super Heroes and Super-Villains will make for some thrilling combat.

The latest update will mark the release of the much-awaited main storyline. Evil has descended upon the Earth as the Crime Syndicate from a parallel world invades in a bid to take over, highlighting various DC characters. With the action-packed animated plots, players will be immersed in the DC universe recreated by the game.

To celebrate the official launch and new updates, all players have a chance to receive the gift box. Players can download the game via App Store and Google Play Store.

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Shazam Fury of the Gods Review – Can Lightning Strike Twice?

In an era where DC movies were still trying to figure out what direction they wanted to go, the 2019 Shazam in many ways took the best elements of their rivals at Marvel. It was a comedic yet heartfelt story about a young runaway finding a foster family. The sequel Shazam Fury of The Gods maintains the fun tone of the original movie, alongside good acting and some great ideas but I can’t help but feel it takes from some of the less desirable aspects of Marvel movies.

Shazam Fury of the Gods ultimately falls into the trappings of a lot of recent superhero movies like an overreliance on humor that disrupts emotional moments and many fight scenes developing into a brainless CGI slugfest. There’s still a lot to love but it’s buried deep underneath.

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The Life of Billy Batson

After obtaining the power of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle their teenage life with having adult Super Hero alter-egos. Now the Daughters of Atlas, a vengeful trio of ancient gods, have arrived on Earth to take back the power that they believe was stolen from them eons ago. Billy and his family are thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of their world.
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The beginning of the plot is rather slow paced but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Some of the best parts of the film are with Asher Angel as the young Billy Batson, even if he doesn’t get a lot of screen time. While our hero found a place in the world with his new family, he now risks losing that once again. Billy will soon be turning 18, meaning he’ll have to leave the foster system. If that’s not enough his sibling Mary wants to go to college and Freddie is also seeking to be more independent. They may be a superhero team but it’s clear the cracks are showing. Asher is able to put a lot of sympathy and relatability into Billy’s struggles as he wants to maintain the life he has but knows it can’t last.
The other kids don’t have as much to do but they still deliver all-around good acting. The highlight of the team would have to be Freddie Freeman played by Jack Dylan Grazer who wants to support Billy but it also facing bullying at school. The brotherly love between these two is the emotional core of the movie. It’s too bad then that we don’t see a lot of it when Billy becomes Shazam.
Shazam

As with the first movie, Zachary Levi is still great as the big red bruiser that is Shazam. He has a number of witty lines, shows a lot of energy, and all around still embodies the idea of a child in a grown man’s body.
I’ll also say the rest of the Shazam family do a good job capturing the pure excitement of being superheroes. Once again they don’t get a lot of development but each adult actor does pretty well at trying to act like a child as an adult with a particular shout-out to Meagan Good as the super version of Darla Dudley, Billy’s younger sister, whose acting is simply precious.
The problem is that these adults act far more like children than the actual children do. Shazam and Billy Batson don’t feel like the same character. You have Billy Batson struggling with grounded home life issues but Shazam is far more arrogant, whimsical, and of course with constant quips, and yes, several of these quips come right in the middle of emotional moments to disrupt the tension. As I said, the less liked aspects of Marvel movies.
I understand that there are superheroes like Shazam or Spider-Man who become more confident in their masked persona but the personality shift between Billy and Shazam is far too disconnected to the point that it can take you out of the film.
The Villains

This brings us to our three godlike villains, Helen Mirren as Hesperia, Lucy Liu as Kalypso, and Rachel Zegler as Anthea who all deliver strong performances. The film does a solid job of going over their backstories and showing them as decently sympathetic. They’re not after Shazam’s powers for evil’s sake, they have the legitimacy to feel like they were stolen from their father Atlas.
They also help bolster the theme of family as all three are able to act like real sisters standing up for each other but having their own set of discourse that needs to be sorted out. The only issue is like the Shazam kids, they don’t get a lot of screen time to really flesh them out properly beyond their backstory. The movie definitely had trouble judging so many characters and this is the result.
Facing The Fury

The action scenes of Shazam are likewise a mixed bag. In many ways, they fall into the problem of a lot of comic book and movie action scenes nowadays in they’re decently shot and choreographed but with an overreliance on CGI and lack of internal weight to make the fights feel meaningful. The exception to this however is the climax. Here the film manages to hold back a little a balance out more emotional moments with some decent jokes that don’t overstay their welcome.
I also really liked a lot of the mythical beasts that were brought to the fight. The director of the movie David Sandberg previously worked on Annabelle Creation (the best Annabelle movie) and you can see a good amount of horror influence in the monsters. They’re not scary but they have pretty cool and intricate designs you’d see in a dedicated creature feature.
Does Lighting Strike Twice?

Shazam Fury of The Gods isn’t bad by any means but it does feel held back by the conventions of modern superhero movies. I really enjoyed the development around Billy Batson and the hardships of having to grow up, I’ll even say I like the idea of him using Shazam as a way to escape his troubles but there’s escapism and there’s going completely out of character. The change in personality between Billy and Shazam feels too great to the point where it feels like the movie is fighting with itself over what they want this character to be.
Outside of this, the movie was solid overall. The action was decent and while a lot of the jokes could get annoying, there are still quite a few that did land. Chances are this won’t be your favorite superhero movie, but it’ll make a good afternoon out watching a fun character.
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The Review

70%
Score

PROS
 Billy Batson's story is relatable and well told Zachary Levi is still great as Shazam Climax fight is solid

CONS
 There is a major emotional disconnect between Billy and Shazam Loads of unfunny quips

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Watch Dogs: Legion Title Update 4.0 now available

Watch Dogs: Legion Title Update 4.0 is now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, and PC via the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store.

Season Pass holders for Watch Dogs: Legion can get exclusive content for both single player and online in the 4.0 update, including:

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New hero, Mina Sidhu: a former test subject now possessing the power of mind control, she can control an enemy with the OMNI OPTIK, a Mind Control Device. She can also disrupt nearby enemies with a Mental Blast
New DedSec Stories mission, Swipe Right: discover a conspiracy involving an Egyptian minister trying to sell off antiquities intending to fund violent insurgents in this single player mission

Both single player and online also get a variety of free content:
Single-player campaign & Online Mode –
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2 new Operatives: the DJ & the First Responder
Operative Customization: players can customize their Operatives’ hair and body art
5 new Operative abilities

Pickpocket: Operatives can earn currency on each takedown
Second Wind: Operatives quickly regain health when defeating enemies
Wanted: Albion or Clan Kelley enemies will attack upon detection anywhere in London
Hoarder: Operatives can loot and carry more ammo
Stuntman: Operatives take less damage from falls, explosions and collisions with vehicles

Online mode –

3 Co-op Missions:

In “Dysfunction,” a pair of mysterious Clan Kelley hackers, known only as the Cousins, have laid London’s court systems low in a DDoS attack, demanding as ransom the dismissal of all cases against Kelley family members.
In “Meltdown,” Clan Kelley has killed four Tidis employees at Southwark Incinerator. Bagley believes Clan Kelley has bought an experimental plasma weapon, which has a half-life so short it’s only detectable in a body for a short time after death.
In “Repossession,” Albion has a cache of data drives belonging to the original DedSec, and they plan to use the drives to pinpoint the location of active DedSec Operatives.

5 new solo Assignments
2 Co-op Gadgets:

Guardian Drone: A Tidis Guardian Drone that escorts and supports nearby Operatives
Point Defense Drones: A throwable device that deploys a cloud of drones to block incoming fire

 Further free and Season Pass content for 2021 have also been detailed:

All players can access two new PVP modes: Extraction and fan favorite, Invasion, and a new Tactical Op, Project Omni, in the online mode of Watch Dogs: Legion. Project Omni is an intense and challenging mission which will require players to strategize with their team of four to infiltrate a secret project to find out why Londoners’ Optik devices are negatively affecting their brains.
Season Pass content include:

Late-June: Bloodline, a new storyline which includes Aiden Pearce and Wrench playable solo or online
August: Darcy from Assassin’s Creed as a new playable character and new missions

Watch Dogs: LegionPublisher: UbisoftDeveloper: Ubisoft TorontoRelease Date: 2020-10-29Epic Games Store, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Build a resistance from virtually anyone you see as you hack, infiltrate, and fight to take back a near-future London that is facing its downfall. Welcome to the Resistance.

Recruit and play as anyone in the city. Everyone you see has a unique backstory, personality, and skill set.

Hack armed drones, deploy spider-bots, and take down enemies using an Augmented Reality Cloak.

Explore a massive urban open world featuring London’s many iconic landmarks and fun side activities.

Take your recruits online and team up with your friends as you complete missions and challenging endgame content.

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Kenji Kajiwara joins Streamline Media Group with Japan expansion

Streamline Media Group announces its expansion into Japan, with Kenji Kajiwara in place as General Manager, Head of Japan for Streamline’s new office. Kenji Kajiwara was former Third Party Relations VP of Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia prior to this position at Streamline. A well-known global business leader in the video games industry with over 20 years experience in managing international human relations, software sales and business expansions in Japan and Asia markets, he has both initiated and contributed to expansion and development initiatives.

“I look forward to building upon Streamline’s foundations in Japan. With Streamline’s history of providing AAA-quality digital creative and technical support for video games, entertainment, and media, we can further refine content output in the region, and meet global games industry standards. Together, we will strengthen Streamline’s development partnerships in the region and support local Japanese developers and publishers.”

Kenji Kajiwara
Kenji Kajiwara will continue to support Streamline’s Japan partners, develop new relationships and build a locally based development team in Tokyo, Japan, to further solidify Streamline’s services in the region. Streamline’s long history in Japan includes partnerships with Capcom, Square Enix, Soleil Games, Kojima Productions and From Software. This is in addition to the multi-year art collaboration in Street Fighter V, and co-development of Final Fantasy XV, which set the groundwork for this expansion.

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“Japan has been an incredible source of opportunity and inspiration for Streamline. We’ve learned so much from our partners there. Investing into Japan’s games industry ecosystem was the next step in cementing our commitment to the region. Kenji’s experience and proven leadership will benefit Streamline and our relationships across Asia by matching world-class delivery with world-class talent.
Alexander Fernandez, CEO & Co-Founder of Streamline Media Group
via Streamline
We’ll be looking forward to what comes next! Peruse Streamline’s website for information on the company and its growing talented senior leadership team. Why not also check out our interview with Streamline’s Stefan Baier and Neil Haldar here?

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Asking about strange bedfellows – Mark Nauta and XCOM: Chimera Squad

With XCOM: Chimera Squad coming out, the trailers have already shown off some marked differences series veterans could look forward to experiment with. You can check out our review of the game here. We got curious about certain aspects of the game and emailed the team for some answers, and here’s what we got from Mark Nauta, Lead Designer of XCOM: Chimera Squad.

As you might have gathered from our review, there are 11 candidates, including the initial members, who will be part of the XCOM Reclamation Agency. Only 4 more can be hired, so we asked a) how the hiring options get triggered, b) if the candidates offered are random, and c) if players can influence this in any way.

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One of the Agents you can recruit.
Each player will begin their first playthrough with the same four agents: Godmother, Terminal, Cherub and Verge. Progressing through the campaign will allow the recruitment of additional agents, which will occur automatically based on game progression. When the option presents itself, players will be able to choose one new recruit among three random agents. Agents not recruited during the campaign will be automatically unlocked once players beat the game. Subsequent playthroughs will allow players to select their four starting squad members from any previously unlocked agents.
Unlike the previous XCOM games, once an agent falls, it’s game over in Chimera Squad. The reasoning Nauta provides is that permadeath in the previous games made sense narratively and in gameplay. Losses are to be expected in a war of attrition against a superior foe, and veteran soldiers are not immune to death. Their loss could mean you no longer have skills or abilities you had relied on for success.
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“Losing a veteran soldier was also a major consequence in those games. A soldier’s death could leave you without certain skills and abilities you relied on for success.”
In Chimera Squad, however, you get a specific set of unique characters, and permadeath felt counter to that experience. Players tend to reload when they lose a certain soldier anyway, so a compromise was made. If an agent bleeds out on the battlefield, you lose that mission, not the agent. Stabilizing an agent will mean the mission can continue, but there will nevertheless still be consequences for getting them seriously wounded.
“Losing an agent means you have to restart the mission and adapt your tactics to make sure everyone comes home.”
It’s possible to lose the game at a strategic level. Fans who like the challenge of permadeath can look forward to the Hardcore mode in the game.
With the unique agents in the game, you could consider that there aren’t strict “classes” anymore, but they can still fit into archetypes. Claymore seems to be the only one who can be considered the “Heavy”, but each agent basically has their unique set of skills and is designed to excel in a specific role within the squad.
If you want a damage sponge, Claymore, Axiom and Zephyr can be your picks. However, all of them can be customized and outfitted appropriately with different types of armour – from negating damage received or improving dodge ability. If you can get Agent Terminal to consistently heal – or with Medikits – or be shielded by Agent Cherub, any Agent could temporarily be the “Heavy”.
Finishing the three major investigations within Chimera Squad will start the fourth – and final – act at once. When this occurs, you get locked out from researching tech you’ve uncovered from clearing these investigations, some of them able to unlock useful utility items. Nauta explains a certain level of challenge have come to be expected from XCOM games; there are various difficulties to suit a larger pool of players, but Chimera Squad is also meant to match the intensity of its predecessors. Thus, players will need to make their decisions and utilize their resources as best they can in a high-pressure environment.
This Andromedon hasn’t gotten any friendlier.
We’ve also mentioned the curious thing about how your Chimera Squad units who are Archons, Muton berserkers and Andromedon still retain their XCOM 2 design. With ADVENT no longer existing to genetically engineer these alien species, their physiology hasn’t changed significantly since the end of the previous game. Besides, the aliens you do fight generally oppose peaceful coexistence and don’t see the point of integrating into their new society.
“Many do not wish emulate human culture, but have also not yet developed a distinct culture of their own.”
Many thanks to Mark Nauta for answering our questions! With this eclectic crew of aliens and humans, it’ll still be down to you to make this peace work. What happens after you’ve saved the world once? Find out how it turns out in XCOM: Chimera Squad!

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XCOM: Chimera SquadPublisher: 2K GamesDeveloper: Firaxis GamesRelease Date: 2020-04-24Microsoft Windows, Steam
XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.

After years of alien rule, humanity won the war for Earth. But when the Overlords fled the planet, they left their former soldiers behind. Now, five years after the events of XCOM 2, humans and aliens are working together to forge a civilization of cooperation and coexistence.

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Astral Chronicles goes live and is now available for download

After much deliberation, publisher uBeeJoy has finally launched Astral Chronicles, which can now be downloaded for the Android and iOS platforms.

This mobile JRPG boasts an intertwining storyline, fantasy setting, and innovative fishing system that serves to evoke an experience players would find on the console.

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There are several classes at the start that you can take up, each that can be customised in accordance to your play style. With over 200 unique abilities at your disposal, you are able to craft the ultimate hero to your liking.
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An all-star cast of seiyuu including Kugimiya Rie, Tamura Yukari and Fukuyama Jun lend their voices to the various characters in the game.
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Astral ChroniclesRelease Date: 2019-07-27Android, iOS
This is the fantasy JRPG where you’ve been chosen to be the million to one hero that can challenge fate. The miles of challenge and mystery lie before you. Will you be the last hope to reverse the wheel of fate?

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Three Kingdoms Hadou opens pre-registrations

Three Kingdoms Hadou / Sangokushi Hadou has opened pre-registrations for Japan, indicating an imminent release. We previously reported on a new promotional video for the game, showcasing some of the features the second closed beta had. You can watch the PV below:

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To recap from the last we know of the closed beta:
You have the large map that you can zoom in and out of the large Chinese continent to look over at all the cities. There also appears to be a VIP system, though we won’t know what perks VIP levels will give at present.
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There are siege battles, as units surround a castle and lay waste to it to take over. It won’t all be castles, as the video also shows other objectives such as towers and even seemingly the ability to assault multiple castles/cities at once.

You can also use the environment to deal massive damage to the place you are sieging. It was added in the second closed beta, but we’re not sure if you’ll be able to set up these traps yourself, where you can set them up or there will be other natural, environmental hazards to take advantage of.

The official Twitter has also been showing off the art evolution of the series over the past 35 years. See how your iconic generals have changed after all this time!

【王小鈴】#三國志いまむかし今回は特別編🌟
以前紹介した諸葛亮（しょかつりょう）さんの今と昔を、一気に全部並べてみました🎨
変わらないようでいて、結構それぞれに個性があるのがわかります🤔皆様の「推し孔明」はどの諸葛亮さんでしょう❓#ハドウ #三國志覇道 #三國志 #三国志 pic.twitter.com/0mOKekmJQb
— 『三國志 覇道（ハドウ）』公式 好評サービス中 三国志ゲームアプリ (@sangokushihadou) September 13, 2020

There’s no news on an English release thus far, so fans will need to keep an eye out should Three Kingdoms Hadou be announced for outside of Japan, but can at least join in the pre-registrations to try the game out for themselves first.

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New Pokemon Legends Designs Have Leaked (Spoilers)

Every unrevealed new Pokemon design in the upcoming game, Pokemon Legends: Arceus has now been datamined by players who got the game early, with the leaks being uploaded to the internet.

This includes all the new regional forms, new region exclusive evolutions, and even a couple of new Pokemon overall.

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Spoilers for the Pokemon Legends Leaks Below:

The full list of new Pokemon Legends leaks include (unrevealed pokemon highlighted):
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Hisuian Decidueye
Hisuian Typhlosion
Hisuian Samurott
Hisuian Growlithe
Hisuian Arcanine
Hisuian Voltorb
Hisuian Electrode
Kleavor
Hisuian Qwilfish
Overqwil
Hisuian Sneasal
Sneasler
Ursaluna
Wyrdeer
Hisuian Lilligant
Basculin (White Stripe)
Basculegion
Hisuian Zoroa
Hisuian Zoroark
Hisuian Braviery
Hisuian Avalugg
Hisuian Sligoo
Hisuian Goodra
Enamorus (Incarnate)
Enamorus (Therian)
Dialga (origin form)
Palkia (origin form)

The new Pokemon, as always, have received a mixed reception from fans. some players think they look good while others consider them to be ugly or badly designed. It should be noted that so far the only images we have of the new Pokemon are the raw 3D models seen above from the datamine. Chances are they’ll look better when we see them in the game and with their full Ken Sugimori artwork.
Being a game based on Meiji Era Japan, the Hisuian forms are heavily based on Japanese mythological yokai or cultural figures, like Hisuian Decideueye being based on a ronin samurai, Hisuian Zoroark being based on a kitsune and Hisuian Goodra being based on a Shussebora, a dragon yokai that lives in a seashell.
The strangest change however are with the two Sinnoh Legendaries, Dialga and Palkia, who have now been given some rather uncanny horse-like legs. Many have deduced that this is because, at some point in the game, they will be fused with Arceus, similar to how Kyurem fuses with Reshiram and Zekrom in Pokemon Black and White 2.
Which is your favorite of the new regional variants?
Pokemon Legends: Arceus will be available on the 28th of January 2021.

Pokemon Legends: ArceusPublisher: NintendoDeveloper: GamefreakRelease Date TBCNintendo Switch
Featured in the Sinnoh region, Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a new approach to the Pokémon video game series, promised to break new ground for the Pokémon series!

This open-world RPG is coming to Nintendo Switch in early 2022. Showcased in the teaser, there will be a number of iconic monsters including Piplup. There will be a choice of starters including Rowlet, Oshawott, and Cyndaquil.

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The future is now – ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 RMT01-ACRNYM review

You’d expect ASUS ROG Zephyrus line to be one of the best gaming laptops out there. The latest one sent to us by ASUS ROG Malaysia is none other than the ASUS Zephyrus G14 RMT01-ACRNYM, a special edition Zephyrus G14 released in collaboration with ACRONYM.

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Touted to be the most powerful 14-inch gaming laptop in the world, it’s been radically modified by ACRONYM to really widen the definition of what makes a gaming laptop. With a collaborative design with David Rudnick, the RMT01 utilizes a magnesium and aluminium alloy, precise measurements, specially formulated paint and more for the details. Our model came equipped with a Ryzen 9 4900HS, GPU Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, 32 GB RAM, and QHD 60Hz display.
Without further ado, let’s jump in.
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From box to content for the Futuristic look
The laptop comes cushioned with some unusual Airpaks, printed and decorated with text and designs. They’re also reusable and recyclable, so they’re both stylish and eco-friendly! You can check out the packs for themselves below:

This black G14 has the dot matrix grace its lid, being tiny LEDs that can display and endless array of patterns be it text or image logos, the special included ACRONYM animations or your own GIFs. While the G14 series does have the AniMe Matrix, the RMT01 pushes it to the limit in its aesthetics and laptop design. If you want to change what shows up on the matrix, then simply open the ROG Armory Crate to customize it. If you want be a bit more lowkey, you can also choose to only display dates/notifications.

Below the lid is a geometric pattern that looks like a book rack. “ZPHYRS” is written across the back vent, also carved under the chassis with other patterns like the ROG logo.

The keyboard has quite a few eyecatching colours for selected keys: the WASD are coloured, the spacebar renamed to ‘VOID’, and the inescapable ‘A’ design dotted all around. Besides the design, it is, most importantly, functional, being very responsive and comfortable to use for either typing or gaming.

The 14-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) screen does its best and is certainly quite impressive when compared to its size, being an IPS certified panel from Pantone with a 100% sRGB coverage and Adaptive Sync support. Those eyes won’t get overly strained even over long hours of use.
Small package with incredible specs

Despite its size, the 8-core AMD® Ryzen ™ CPU and RTX allows the RMT01 be capable of supporting not just dedicated gamers, but also for any professional creative use on demand on the go. Below are the brief specs:

PROCESSOR
AMD® Ryzen™ “Renoir” R9-4900HS

GRAPHICS
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 6GB GDDR6 VRAM

MEMORY
32 GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM

SSD
M.2 NVMe PCIe3.0x2 1TB

DISPLAY
14-inch WQHD (2560×1440) IPS-level panel, 60Hz, 100% sRGB, Pantone® Validated, Adaptive Sync

KEYBOARD
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard, N-key support, 1.7mm travel distance, 4 Hot keys, Power key with Fingerprint

AUDIO
 2x 2.5W speakers with Smart AMP technology2x 0.7W tweeter, Array Microphone

I/O Ports
1x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C™ with DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery, 1x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C™, 2x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x 3.5mm headphone dan microphone combo jack, 1x Kensington Lock

POWER
180W Power Adaptor; Plug Type: ø6.0 (mm); Output: 20V DC, 9A, 180W; Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
802.11ax 2×2 WLAN / Bluetooth 5.0 (*Bluetooth version may vary as the OS upgrades)

AniMe™ Matrix
V

SIZE/WEIGHT
[ 32.4 × 22.2 × 1.99 cm ];1700 g

Without being plugged in, it’s possible for the laptop to last up to 6 hours, though if you’re going to be turning on the AniMe Matrix, or use it for gaming, then the battery can go for about 2 hours before you need to plug it in. To further assist users in making a laptop their own, the laptop’s been fitted with handy applications. One of them is The Brain, an application crafted for this collaborative laptop.

The Brain

The Brain has its own hotkey to open the application, alongside the ROG Armory Crate Key. This software is, as its name suggests, meant to “map your brain”: you can store a lot of your dailies in a repository known as a BrainBox.
It might sound dubious, but you just need to play around with it for a bit. It’ll help you organize your tasks or general day to day things in neat compartments, and see it slowly branch out like a tree as you add on more things to keep track of. From lists to graphics and any additional uploads, it’s easy to see at a glance what is what and you can use it as a to-do list too.
ROG Armory Crate

As with other ASUS ROG laptops, it comes with the Armory Crate to help you configure all your games under one intuitive-to-use application. Play around with the lighting and RGB effects and sync it across compatible devices with Aura Sync. It’ll help you organize any other ROG products you have so that you can tweak it accordingly to your system needs, besides registering your accessories, follow any updates from ROG or simply connect with the ROG community.

Through here, you can also change the display for the AniMe Matrix with your choice of image or GIF.
MyAsus

Last but not least, MyAsus is your all-purpose software to give you easy access to the rest of the functions of the laptop: from diagnostics, to other Asus programs, updates or Asus Account access, you’ll get them here.
Small yet gaming capable
All of the titles we try below work great on the RMT01, though it does falter when it comes to Ultra settings, much less RTX Ultra. You can still opt for medium RT settings, or the highest graphic settings without RT for your AAA games for the picture perfect views without lag. Quite impressive for a machine as small as this! See below for the titles we tried:
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

In single player mode, there weren’t any major drops in frame on High or Medium, though it does stutter briefly on Ultra, which itself doesn’t overtly affect gameplay. For Multiplayer or Zombie mode, it can start dropping frames on High or Medium. In Multiplayer’s case, however, the problems don’t arise from the network connection or graphical fidelity, but rather the laptop getting quite heated up. You’d want to add fans if you’re going to play online.
Watch Dogs: Legion

While Ubisoft works to further optimize the game, the laptop will struggle on RT Ultra, where you can expect the FPS to drop 30 and below. On regular High settings, it’ll run anywhere between 30 to 70 FPS, which will be playable if not necessarily perfect.
Cyberpunk 2077

This one is yet another AAA title that will need its optimization and bug fixes, but that’s not the laptop’s fault. In any case, you can expect 30 FPS and below on the RT Ultra settings. Without RT on Ultra, it’ll run a much smoother 40 to 70 FPS, so you still can experience Night City in its high quality glory.
Verdict
Design wise, it’s easy to fall in love with this compact machine, with some life breathed into it thanks to the design and coloured keys of the keyboard. It won’t make loud clicking sounds and is highly responsive and great to use.
Besides the AniMe Matrix, the laptop is more or less on the minimalistic, futuristic side going from looks along. It’s not a heavy machine, so you can bring it along anywhere and show off that AniMe Matrix back lid and maybe make a few people envious.
This laptop will function just fine for either creative uses e.g. photo editing, and for gaming. It’s not the most high-end one out there, but it’ll play those AAA games at close to maximum quality in an easy to carry package. It’s not especially hot either, so it’s both form and function! With a price tag of RM11,299, you’ll get yourself this ASUS ROG G14 RMT01 – ACRNYM with AMD Ryzen ™ 9 4900HS / 16G + 16G (on board) / NVIDIA® GeForce RTX ™ 2060 Max-Q / WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS-level display, 60Hz / 1TB SSD.

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The Shin Japan Heroes Universe Combines Hideaki Anno’s Films into One Giant Project

It has now been established that the upcoming ‘Shin’ Tokusatsu movies directed or produced by Hideaki Anno will now be a part of the same project, called the Shin Japan Heroes Universe (SJHU).

A new website has been launched for the project, alongside a logo by Hiroshi DeBuchi and key visual art illustrated by Masahiro Maeda.

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The movies that are a part of this series include Shin Godzilla (2017), Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021), which is known as Shin Evangelion in Japan, and the upcoming Shin Ultraman (2022), and Shin Kamen Rider (2023).
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“Toho, Color, Tsuburaya Production, and Toei have launched this project. The dream collaboration of four of Japan’s most famous “heroes” has been realized, transcending the boundaries of different companies through the participation of Hideaki Anno and the title of ‘Shin'”
These movies all take a darker reimagining to these classic tokusatsu franchises.
It is currently unknown if these films will all take place in the same Shin Japan Heroes Universe with characters crossing over with one another, or if this will be a more thematic collaboration with similar narrative ideas running throughout each movie. The most notable theme in each film seems to be recreating these decades-old heroes in modern times, dealing with modern issues.
An example of this was how Shin Godzilla was essentially a retelling of the original Godzilla as a never-before-seen entity attacking Tokyo. The difference is that instead of being an allegory for the World War II nuclear bombings on Japan like the original 1954 Godzilla, Shin features heavy parallels to the 2011 Fukushima Nuclear disaster.
Shin Ultraman likewise is described as attempting to recapture the feeling of Ultraman’s first appearance in Japan but in the setting of the 2020s.
Shin Godzilla and Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time are available on DVD, Blue-Ray, and over streaming platforms. Shin Ultraman will be released on the 13th of May 2022 in Japan and Shin Kamen Rider in 2023.

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Blissey Coming to Pokemon Unite This Week

Blissey is the next Pokemon coming to Pokemon Unite, joining the roster this week. Blissey will release for Pokemon Unite on August 18th.

Unlike the previous roster addition Gardevoir, it looks like Blissey will be much more support-oriented, having skills like buffs as well as healing, competing with Edelgoss in the support category. Despite this, its kit can also be used for a more tanky build, giving the game a more diverse roster with what appears to be a hybrid tank-support.

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One unique quirk shown by Blissey  seems to be the ability to pass shots on the goal. In the trailer, you can clearly see Blissey seemingly catching points from another player before scoring it, though it could also just be a visual flourish.
Blissey is another Pokemon that appeared in the betas for Pokemon Unite, but was instead relegated to a post-launch release. Despite being announced officially first, we also still have no word on when Blastoise is coming to the game.
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Despite this, we still haven’t seen any of Blissey’s stats yet. If its mainline counterpart is anything to go off of, Blissey is likely to also have tank properties, considering it’s got one of the highest base HP stats in the mainline games. Since softboiled is shown to work on itself, it also has a fair degree of sustainability, being able to access healing after a skirmish without using any items.

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Pokemon UniteDeveloper: TiMi StudiosRelease Date: 2021-07-22Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch
Trainers unite in Pokémon UNITE! Experience a new kind of Pokémon battle in the Pokémon UNITE regional beta test! Team up and face off in 5-on-5 team battles to see who can score the most points within the allotted time. Work together with your fellow Trainers to catch wild Pokémon, level up and evolve your partner Pokémon, and defeat the opposing team’s Pokémon to prevent them from scoring points. Put your teamwork to the test, and take home the win!

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Assault Lily Last Bullet Available Now

Assault Lily Last Bullet, the mobile game based off the Assault Lily franchise, is available for download now in Japan on Android and iOS devices.

The game has you collecting Lillies, special girls who use a combination of Magi and their oversized CHARMs to fight off enemies called Huge.

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It features many of the main characters from the anime Assault Lily Bouquet – the Hitotsuyanagi squad led by Hitotsuyanagi Riri, as well as the other 8 members of the squad all complete with their quirky personalities.
However, it also features several new characters, who only briefly made cameos in the anime. These are girls from other schools, sporting entirely different uniforms from the Hitotsuyanagi squad girls and their schoolmates at Yurigaoka.
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On top of that, the game will feature a guild system called Legions, where players can form squads of 9 with their friends.
The game has been previously open for pre-registration, where fans could show their support for the RPG to claim rewards when the game launched.

【リリース直前！新情報🍀その4】「グラン・エプレ」レギオンPVを本日公開✨
『みんなといると勇気が湧いてくる。だから私はもう、逃げない。』
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— アサルトリリィ Last Bullet（#ラスバレ）公式 (@assaultlily_lb) January 12, 2021

The Assault Lily Last Bullet Twitter has also been hard at work promoting the game up to its launch with various promotional videos showing off the various girls in the Hitotsuyanagi squad, as well as short featurettes of the girls from other schools.
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Assault Lily Last BulletPublisher: Bushiroad, PokelaboDeveloper: PokelaboRelease Date: 2021-01-20Android, iOS
Characters who appeared in the anime "Assault Lily BOUQUET" and on stage
Characters of "Hervar" of [Erensuge Jogakuen] and "Grand Epre" of [Kanba Women's Art High School] that appeared on the stage, including 9 members of the legion "Ichiyanagi Corps" of [Yurigaoka Jogakuin] appearing in the animation. Also appeared in the game!

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A Day At The God of War Preview Event!

Last week, we were invited to the God of War preview event by SIES (Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch) in Singapore which gets us a closer look at the PS4 Pro God of War Limited Edition Console and the God of War Collector’s Edition along with an interview with the Senior Community Strategist from Santa Monica Studio, Aaron Kaufman! We were also greeted with a whole bunch of God of War props and display arts and an exclusive 1 hour game preview which we were given the chance to play it.

Check out the preview event video below:

However more importantly, our interview with Aaron Kaufman has revealed a number of things that we would like to share. With the experience and information that we’ve gained from the interview and the short 1 hour play of the game, we’d also like to tell you guys what and how we felt about the game. But before we proceed any further about that, let us take you through with the contents that you guys will get from the God of War Collector’s Edition.

At the premise, we were greeted with a 9″ Kratos and Atreus Statue and a 2″ Huldra Brothers figurine (the two figurines you saw from the E3 trailer). The details on the statues were exquisite that brings out the character’s clothing, weapons and expression from the game. Aside from that, those who are from the SEA region (South East Asia) will get an exclusive Ash Pouch and GoW necklace included in the Collector’s Edition! There’s also a cloth map that’s based from the God of War game itself which was not revealed to us because of spoiler reasons. It’s also because the map actually reveals and includes all nine Nordic regions.
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During the preview event, they have also announced the prices for the PS4 Pro God of War Limited Edition Console which is at RM 1,999/ SGD 669, while the God of War Collector’s Edition will be priced at RM 549/ SGD 184.90. If you’re looking to get just the game, the physical version will be at RM 229/ SGD 72.90 and the digital version at RM 209/ SGD 64.90.
God of War will be launched on the PS4 on the 20th April. We’re very pleased with the outcome from our first hour of gameplay during the preview event and we’re also super excited for the Triple AAA masterpiece! If you’d like to know more, you can visit their official page or Facebook page for more details.

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