Announcing The 2019 League of Legends Pacific Championship Series

Riot Games, FunPlus Esports and Garena have announced the inaugural season of the League of Legends Pacific Championship Series (PCS) which kicks off 8 February, 2020. The PCS is a merged evolution of the League of Legends Master Series (LMS) and League of Legends Southeast Asia Tour (LST). The new league is meant to continue increasing the level of competition in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, while creating a more engaging experience for fans.

“Teams form the heart of any league, and we’re proud to be partnering with top teams from the former LMS, as well as top esports organizations from throughout Southeast Asia as we launch the PCS. We are focused on working hand-in-hand with teams to grow their fan bases and improve their competitive ability while unlocking additional financial opportunities.” – Chris Tran, Riot Games Southeast Asia’s Head of Esports

To ensure the strength and sustainability of the league and associated teams, an extensive, multi-month team vetting process was conducted in accordance with Riot’s global league operations policies. Kevin Pai, CEO of FunPlus Esports, states, “We have invited committed team organizations with responsible financials and a mutual understanding of fan focus.”

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While several of these teams and associated organizations are new to League of Legends, they have proven dedication through success in the broader esports space. This diverse roster of teams will be spread across multiple cities to allow cross-regional rivalry with local passion at its root, an experience for fans to be proud to call their own. The PCS will see veteran esports teams against hungry new organizations.
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The PCS teams for 2020 are as follows:

ahq eSports Club (Taipei) – Established in September 2012, ahq is one of the region’s most celebrated esports organizations, having achieved competitive success across a variety of esports titles, while representing the LMS region in multiple World Championships.
Alpha Esports (Taipei) – Alpha made its debut during Season 9 of the LMS. With a brand new team roster, Alpha is looking to make a name for itself in the PCS.
G-Rex Gaming (Hong Kong) – Owned by Emperor Entertainment Group, G-Rex Gaming is one of Hong Kong’s most respected entertainment enterprises. Despite being a young esports organization, G-Rex represented the LMS at Worlds in 2018.
Hong Kong Attitude (Hong Kong) – Founded in 2013, Hong Kong Attitude is considered amongst the top esports organizations in the region and has competed at multiple World Championships, including this year’s event.
J Team (Taipei) – J Team debuted during the 2016 LMS Summer Split and has consistently ranked as one of the top teams in the region. They performed incredibly well in 2019, winning the LMS Summer Split and cementing a spot at the World Championship in Europe. J Team is owned by acclaimed musician Jay Chou.
Liyab Esports (Manila) – In just a short span of time, Liyab has become synonymous with Filipino esports. Having recently undergone a rebrand and name change (they were formerly known as Mineski), the heart and spirit of the team remain distinctly Filipino and they are hungry for recognition on the regional stage.
Nova Esports (Bangkok) – In mobile esports, Nova has won multiple world championships over the years, and is committed to bringing their champion DNA to PCS. With their unique culture and play style, they are set to take on the old guard of professional LoL esports.
Resurgence (Singapore) – Established in 2017 with a vision to elevate the Southeast Asian esports scene, Resurgence (RSG) is the largest esports organisation in Singapore.
Talon (Hong Kong) – Talon is an esports organisation that has clinched
championships across multiple esports titles in Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and Thailand. They are setting their sights on the PCS and are committed to delivering an exhilarating and competitive fan experience.

Information about the 10th and final competing PCS team will be announced in the new year.
Riot Games and FunPlus Esports are co-organizers and operators of the PCS, with Garena as the publisher of League of Legends in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. FunPlus Esports is an organization operating on esports leagues, independently from FunPlus Phoenix: the 2019 LoL World Championship champions.
As part of the approach to shaping the new league, the competitive format will also be adjusted. Number of games will be increased from previous LST seasons, and will be a best-of-one with double elimination season finals. Fans can be assured this finals format will see the top team represent them on the global stage.
“Watching the growth and success of other LoL esports leagues that have embraced Bo1s, we hope that fans will enjoy the high stakes games while knowing their favorite team(s) will play every broadcast day. – Chris Tran, Riot Games Southeast Asia’s Head of Esports
Due to the geographical diversity of teams, online tournaments will be the initial focus.
“It is important for us to create opportunities for fans to experience competition in person, and we are currently exploring what those opportunities might entail.” – Kevin Pai, CEO FunPlus Esports.
PCS broadcasts will be available in English, Mandarin, and Thai. Information on teams, broadcast platforms, schedules and more will be known via the PCS website that will launch shortly before the season starts. For now, follow along on Facebook. Chris Tran hopes fans will rally behind teams in the PCS, as they compete for pride, honour and competitive success. Look forward to the 2019 League of Legends Pacific Championship Series season kickoff on 8 February!

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A new age of battle royale – interview with Hyper Scape creative director, Jean-Christophe Guyot

Battle royales are dime a dozen these days, and Ubisoft’s Hyper Scape is yet another addition to the market. You could very readily assume Ubisoft is eager to get a piece of the pie, seeing how wildly popular titles like Fortnite, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Apex Legends are.

You might know the man from his work on the level design team of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, then as Creative Director for Prince of Persia: Warrior Within and the following franchise titles, as well as Creative Director for Far Cry: Primal from 2016.

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Without further ado, an intervew with Jean-Christophe Guyot on Hyper Scape.
Hyper Scape Creative Director, Jean-Christophe Guyot

Hyper Scape doesn’t start out especially story heavy, but the narrative gradually opens up with the introduction of Memory Shards as collectibles, providing an image and a text that provides more info on specific characters and events of the season. At least one new Shard will be discovered per week, accessible in the player’s locker once found. The game is meant to be an intense, innovative Battle Royale experience, with a global story to also be revealed through additional transmedia creations like comics.
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2054 sees a darker, meaner, more desperate world. Technology helps for the day to day grind – from neural networks to cybernetic augmentations to burgeoning AIs – but the bottom 90% have it  tough. If you work for a megacorporation, you’re one of the lucky ones. Otherwise, you can participate in an intense urban battle royale that unfolds in the virtual world of the HYPER SCAPE. But there is a dark mystery hidden in the Hyper Scape, and it looks like Prisma Dimensions is trying to hide it…

By now, many of you would have noticed the real life locales within the game. You might think it’d be easier to make an entirely fictional city and background. As Guyot explains,
We wanted our experience and lore to remain grounded in today’s reality, even if the action is taking place in the future.
They wanted the characters to make sense to the players, to find someone they like to play as, be it their looks, origins or backstory.
So how else does Hyper Scape differentiate itself from the other battle royale games out there? It boils down to three key pillars:

Neo Arcadia, a 100% urban and futuristic playground that fosters intense and vertical close-quarters combats
A unique take on the Battle Royale formula with innovations such as Hacks, Fusion, Sector Decay, the climactic Showdown phase and innovative Echo revive mechanics that make Hyper Scape a Battle Royale like no others
Hyper Scape Crowncast, a next-generation Twitch extension that rewards and entertains viewers while allowing viewers to impact the game in real time and create unprecedented interaction opportunities between streamers and their fans.

Visualization of the Crowncast extension.
For now, they will be focused on evolving Neo-Arcadia season over season to keep the experience new and fresh for all players. We’ll have to wait and see if they will introduce more maps gradually over the long term.
For those unfamiliar with Hyper Scape, the win conditions are simple:

Be the lone survivor, OR
Grab the crown

This is quite different from most other battle royales which typically only rewards the last man standing. Guyot describes the Crown Victory being one of their key innovations in order to cater to more varied playstyles: if you can outwit your opponents by being quick and using your Hacks, then why shouldn’t you win by grabbing the crown? The crown spawns in the final zone, opening up options for players: do you go for it, or will you win by eliminating those who try to get close?
Esports isn’t strictly on the cards right now with the game still in its infancy. Guyot believes the intense FPS battle royale experience would get the attention of the most competitive of players, but the community will decide if they will pivot to an esport. They’ll be monitoring feedback and support community initiatives to organize tournaments for the time being, developing competitive specific features once they see the need for it.

They haven’t taken any particular inspirations from Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft’s most popular multiplayer game to date, but the solid FPS foundation was incredibly helpful to build on. Otherwise, Hyper Scape is its own unique experience, with lore completely different from any other Ubisoft IP.
Hyper Scape is a free to play title, and it would be hardly surprising to find hackers and cheaters in it. As such, they use the tried and tested BattleEye from Rainbow Six Siege, as well as use the other team’s experience to make catching these cheats as efficient as possible. Naturally, Guyot does not disclose exact details on catching the hacks in the act, but he does mention that they do hardware ID bans, with over 10,000 cheaters already locked out. Besides that is an anti-DDOS infrastructure to prevent service disruption. Otherwise, the fight against cheaters is a long-term battle, and they will be nothing but commited to ensure Hyper Scape will remain a fair and reliable battleground for all who play.
The Dragonfly. “The Dragonfly is a silenced semi-automatic precision rifle particulary efficient in mid-to long-range battles.”
Balance is a neverending job, with updates to come as frequently as necessary, with some already implemented during the live phases and the start of Season One. One new gun – the Dragonfly – and one new Hack – the Magnet – have been introduced with Season One with more to come over the seasons. Characters will be on a similar update cycle, along with new outfits for existing ones. Guyot coyly confirms new champions for the next Season, but we have to wait along with you readers to know who they will be!

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Apex Legends Legacy Hands On Impressions – A Jetpack-Powered Breath of Fresh Air

 Apex Legends Legacy is adding a lot of new stuff to the popular Battle Royale game, including new weapons and a new mode. We got to try out some of these features thanks to our friends at EA, and we had some thoughts. We also covered a lot of the basics of the new content in our preview, so make sure to check that out for more information.

New Game Mode: Arena 3v3

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Arena was the big star of the hands-on session, bringing an interesting change of pace to the battle royale game. The setup is simple- you and two friends form a team, select your Legends, where you’re then given money to spend on guns, abilities and the like.
The game plays really similarly to games like Valorant, which is probably what it’s gunning to compete with. For the most part it’s a pretty fun mode, feeling way more focused than the chaotic 60-man battle royale. Sadly at launch the game will only support matchmaking, so the idea of setting up fight clubs with your friends is going to be a pipe dream.
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The idea to limit character abilities was really fun, since it adds a lot of risk-reward in using them. Unlike in games where you can cast them liberally there is a penalty for getting it wrong, and you’re spending your limited budget for each use instead of something more permanent, like getting upgrades for your gun.
Some characters abilities definitely feel way better in Arena than others, though. Bloodhound’s scan for example is already really good in Battle Royale, but in the smaller Arena maps it’s practically a godsend. Lifeline is also another character that feels like a must-pick, especially with her revives getting you back in the fight.
All in all, Arena seems like a fun enough mode that I could see people coming to Apex just for the Arena mode, then staying for the Battle Royale stuff. A straight-up 3v3 is admittedly a lot more fun than running around a big map waiting to get shot, though considering players can have an appetite for both its fun
Taking To The Sky With Valkyrie in Apex Legends Legacy

The other big reveal for Apex Legends Legacy was the new Legend, Valkyrie. Like we mentioned in our preview, she’s a character that ties Apex Legends back to the Titanfall universe, being the daughter of a notorious Titan pilot. Her kit adds way more mobility and verticality to Apex Legends, with a jetpack letting her exploit open spaces in the game way better.
Her ultimate is probably the closest we’re going to get to calling down a Titan, as she can leap into the air with her teammates. after her jump she can also go into a dive, just like the dive at the start of the game.
Valkyrie’s passive is also really good, letting her use that dive to highlight enemies on the map. All in all she feels like she’s going to be a fun character for both modes of the game, since she’ll be able to spot characters that are in hiding.
Personally, I’m the biggest fan of her Tactical ability, which comes straight out of Titanfall. She can fire a barrage of missiles, which do a lot of damage and can disorient enemies. I’m glad she has some kind of pressure tool, since the biggest fear with mobility characters is that their only option is to run away.
Bocek Bow For All Your Archery Needs

The Bocek is the new weapon they showed off at the event, bringing us back to that one group of years where carbon fibre bows were all the rage. This bow is named after Weapons Designer David Bocek, and sports a whole new ammo type, being given to you in stacks of 16.
The Bocek can be equipped with a range of sights, much in the same vein as standard weapons. The attachments includes:

1x HCOG
2x HCOG
1x Holo
2-4x Variable Holo
3x HCOG ‘Ranger’

The Shatter Caps upgrade feels like a huge boon for the bow, overcoming the biggest problem with bows in videogames. Rather than being limited to a single target, Shatter Caps turns it into a portable shotgun, and getting it off is fun. It really flips the stereotype around, because now you’ll definitely not want to be in close quarters against someone with a Bocek.
Meanwhile, Deadman’s Tempo feels much more suited for the traditional Bow player, rewarding consistency by giving you faster draw times if you can hit it to the beat. Personally its not as fun as blasting off people’s kneecaps, but it’s great for people who’ve played every bow game and want to flex their inter-title archery skills.

When Its All Said And Done of Apex Legends Legacy
Legacy definitely seems like the biggest jump between seasons in the game, somehow overtaking last season’s vehicles in changes. Personally I’m worried about Arena possibly splitting up the playerbase, but I feel like giving peoeple more reasons to play your game is hardly ever a bad thing. Valkyrie’s mobility is definitely a huge plus too, and is gonna make me look up way more often for fear of a sudden missile barrage.
The update also brings changes to Olympus, which you can read all about here. Apex Legends Legacy releases May 4th, so you’ll be able to try it all out for yourself soon too.

Apex LegendsPublisher: EADeveloper: Respawn EntertainmentRelease Date: 2019-02-04Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
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April PS5 pre-order opens in Malaysia

It’s the month of April and Ramadhan here in Malaysia, and Sony is dropping another batch of PS5 consoles for gamers to pre-order. Once again, those in Malaysia who are keen on testing their luck to get an elusive PS5 will have to fill in the April 2022 “registration of interest” pre-order form.

The announcement was made on Sony Centre Mid Valley Megamall Facebook page. It reads:

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ATTENTION PLEASE!
The Pre-Order for PS5 Consoles is now back again for the month of APRIL! Register your interest right away at the google form that is prepared!
For customers & gamers who are interested, kindly fill up the PS5 interest form as prepared below.
Link : https://forms.gle/RGVrxpxsAMFoc8Dz9
FYI, Registration of interest ends (Saturday) 9 April 2022, 2 pm.

Like always, filling up the form doesn’t mean you’ll be guaranteed to get a PS5. Sony Malaysia is the one who’ll decide who’ll be walking away with the elusive console. At the very least, this method alleviates the issue of bots and scalpers buying out all the PS5s immediately.
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The form includes new PS5 releases such as Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin for gamers to add on alongside their PS5, if they’re lucky enough to get one in the first place. May RNG be on your side as we wish you the best of luck with your pre-orders!

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Persona 5 Strikers and Dragalia Lost collab announced

Over the weekend, Dragalia Lost announced an upcoming collaboration event with Persona 5 Strikers. If you missed out on the initial announcement preview video, you can find it below:

The event notice is given as follows:

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As announced in the preview video broadcast on YouTube around 01/08/2021 at 22:00, an event based on the Persona series of games will take place in late January!

In this event, Joker and other characters from the Persona series will appear in Dragalia Lost as a part of the event story and as adventurers that players can summon. Once Joker’s dragon gauge is full, he’ll be able to call upon Arsène to fight alongside him in battle. The way he moves and makes use of his weapons in Dragalia Lost takes inspiration from his appearances in his original games. Other members of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts will be available to summon, and one will join your roster as you complete quests in this event too.

In Dragalia Lost, Joker and his friends will join forces with the Halidom to solve a strange incident in a brand-new story. During this raid event’s battles, players can enjoy graphics and animations that look like they came straight out of the Persona games.

For further details on this event, please see the notifications posted in-game and on the official website in the near future.

Since the Persona series isn’t a Cygames property, the Dragalia summonable units are all likely to be limited, so hope you have enough currency to get who you want!
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Follow your heart and pursue the dream to defeat the evil with the bonds between humans and dragons!

Dragalia Lost is a swipe-controlled action RPG about the bonds shared between humans and dragons. Conquer your enemies using an array of powerful attacks and special skills and even by transforming into a dragon yourself!

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New MMORPG, Albion Online arrives for Android

At long last, Albion Online has finally found its way to Android, after a rather protracted beta run. The game’s claim to fame is that as an MMORPG, it pretty much lets you play however you want.

If killing monsters are not your thing, you can always live the life of a crafter, where you get to sell your creations to other players – gather resources from the land and turn them into armour and weapons. You can go even further with the passive route by building cities and villages.

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Albion Online is currently available across several platforms, namely PC, Mac, Linux, and now, Android, with the experience being the same across the board. Be sure to get the APK from the main website now.

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MSI Malaysia presents the MGA UEL VALORANT Series

The MGA UEL VALORANT Series is brought to you by MSI, in partnership with University e-League (UEL) in Malaysia. This is part of MSI’s recently announced collegiate program in Southeast Asia, with the this particular series being focused on the titular first-person shooter game, VALORANT. Registrations are now open for collegiate-level students to participate, with the event scheduled to run from July to September 2021.

The winner of this series will be representing Malaysia at MSI’s MGA University Championship, a Southeast Asian esports circuit participated by the best collegiate teams in the region including Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam. The MGA University Championship will serve as the overall umbrella to the MGA UEL VALORANT Series in Malaysia while other participating countries will have its own independent competition to best serve its local player base.

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“It is our ultimate goal for Malaysia with the MGA UEL VALORANT Series to provide college and university students the opportunity to directly participate in the wonderful world of esports. As a world leader in gaming, MSI is one of the most trusted names in gaming and esports. We dedicate this competition series to support Southeast Asia’s most aspiring gamers and to give back to the community.”
Henry Chung, Managing Director of MSI Malaysia
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Apart from years of dedication to top-end gaming hardware, MSI has sponsored more than 20 eSports teams worldwide and is the proud host of world-renowned gaming tournament MSI MGA (Masters Gaming Arena). At its core, the brand seizes every opportunity to engage and inspire gamers to realize their dreams through persistence, precision and performance.
“Sharing a universal passion for gaming, MSI have built a remarkable history and rapport with esports. We are thrilled to partner with a world-renowned brand to be sharing a progressive vision for nurturing a healthy esports ecosystem from the ground up. The MGA UEL VALORANT Series will be one to look forward to and together with MSI, we are excited to bring the action to student gamers and esports enthusiasts nationwide.”
Yong-Chul Yun, Head of Partnerships at University e-League
Learn more about the event through the UEL website. Registrations are open until 4 July, where student gamers and collegiate esports enthusiasts across Malaysia can stand a chance for their share at a RM5,000 prize pool. Teams will go head-to-head in two stages of competition; Qualifiers and Grand Finals held between 17 July till 12 September 2021.

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Pocket Knights 2 Global Launch And Free Codes To Share!

Pocket Knights 2 is a game by Pitaya Network and it is also the sequel to Pocket Knights! The game is now launched globally for both iOS and Android. They had launched a pre-registration event back in June 2017 and finally after polishing the game, they have launched the game and players should be receiving their rewards now!

The game is a 3D real-time RPG where you play as a knight to protect the human world invaded by demons. Players will need to assemble legends and heroes from three realms: Human, Divine and Demon, to defeat the bosses. The heroes are based on Western legends and ancient oriental story with beautiful illustrations endowed with different personalities and skills based on their type.

There are over hundreds of quests to accomplish and plunder treasures from bosses. Players can craft powerful gears to enhance and strengthen the heroes to defeat the evil demons. The heroes can also be evolved to further increase their battle prowess with over 100 heroes with each to their own strength and weaknesses and different skills! As there’s also a PVP Arena, players will need to prep their hero lineup to challenge other players in a battle for ranks and bragging rights.

Currently in conjunction with their global launch, there are special events on-going now for players! There are login bonuses that rewards players with diamonds every day and a discount event which everyone can benefit from.
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*The game is now available on the Play Store for Android. iOS users will need to wait while the App Store audit is completed.
If that’s not good enough for you, we have codes to share with you guys too! All you need to do is follow these steps and stand a chance to win 1 out of 10 codes! The gifts in the codes will help newbies catch up faster than anyone else which includes:

Lvl 2 Gold Seed X10
Lvl 2 Diamond Seed X5
Wisdom Light X1 (Role Weapon)
Exp. Gear II X5

Step 1
Like our official Facebook Page.

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Then Like and Share the good news!

Step 3
Tag three friends who’d like to join in and leave a comment as to “Why do you deserve the codes?”

This giveaway will last from today, 9th March 2018 to 13th March 2018 (5 days)! Once the event is over, we will choose our lucky winners and contact you when you’ve fulfilled the requirements. Good luck to all!
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Pokemon Masters EX Update Details

DeNA’s mobile game title Pokemon Masters EX has recently announced update details that will be coming to the game in the latest upcoming version.

Pokemon Masters EX Overview

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For those who are unfamiliar, Pokemon Masters EX is a free-to-play mobile game for Android and iOS devices which is based on the Pokemon franchise. Set on the artificial island of Pasio, the game allows players to battle and recruit various prominent Pokémon Trainers from the main series games.

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The gameplay for Pokemon Masters EX features a 3-on-3 battle format tournament held in Pasio Island called the Pokemon Masters League. The main goal of the player is to win the Pokemon Masters League by attaining the five badges scattered throughout the island.

Version Update Details
The changes will be reflected after updating Pokemon Masters EX to version 2.1.0. The update details from the official website are as follows:

Some screens in the game now allow you to switch between tabs showing your Pokemon hatched from Eggs and your other Sync Pairs.
Added a new Ticket Scout and the items needed to use the scout.
Added new Notes to the Notes section of the Purchased Gem screen.
Changed the layout of the area selection screen for Story Events. Note: In this update, changes were made to the layout of the area selection screen for the current Story Event: Family Ties. No changes were made to the event’s features or contents.
The amount of stamina required for each battle in Sync Orb Area has been unified to 10.
When using gems to replenish stamina, the number of gems required will always be 40, and stamina can be replenish a maximum of 10 times. Note: These changes will be reflected as of 29th September, 2020 at 11:00 p.m.
Other minor bug fixes and improvements have been implemented.

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Pokemon Masters EXPublisher: DeNADeveloper: DeNARelease Date: 2019-08-29Android, iOS
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Heroes War: Counterattack opens pre-registrations

Com2us‘ newest title, Heroes War: Counterattack has opened global pre-registrations. Those who do will be able to acquire 500 Diamonds, with more rewards to be revealed on their official Facebook page. The overview for the game is given as follows:

Here comes an exquisite combination of turn-based RPG and Action! Experience a thrilling victory with a counterattack that only exists in Heroes War.

? Build Your Team
– Recruit various unique Mercenaries instantly without drawing
– Customize your Mercenaries’ skills to become the hero of the Arena
– Come up with the best team and strategy to win battles
? Turn the Tide with a Counterattack
– Enjoy a real battle system where you can control the movements AND attack directions
– Counterattack your opponent with the turn-reversing ‘Rage Skill.’
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? Play With Your Friends
– Invite friends and team up to complete missions
– Join a guild or create your own to enjoy friendly matches
– Battle together with a guild member to get trophies
? Jump into the Epic Story
– Be part of the Two Last Forces clash for survival
– Explore ongoing battles and emergence of mysterious mutants
– Play with an immersive story that will captivate you
If you are interested in Heroes War: Counterattack, you can visit their official website to join in the pre-registrations.

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Apex Legends will be available on Nintendo Switch and Steam

As announced at EA Play Live 2020, Apex Legends will be making its way over to the Nintendo Switch and Steam in the coming fall. With the releases will be cross-play as well, so that Legends can play on whichever platform they prefer. The full presentation can be viewed below.

Before then, the “Lost Treasures Collection” event will be beginning on 23 June, which in brief is:

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Find what you’re searching for in the Lost Treasures Collection Event. In the new “Armed and Dangerous Evolved” LTM it’s snipers, shotguns & Evo Armor only, with no Respawn Beacons. Instead, you’ll be able to revive your fallen teammates with a new item: the Mobile Respawn Beacon. You’ll start each match with one in your inventory, so choose wisely when and where to deploy it. Complete challenges and visit the store to unlock up to 24 exclusive items. Journey to the new Crypto Town Takeover to take advantage of the all-seeing Holographic World Map. Complete the collection to call yourself a champ and unlock the new Mirage Heirloom. Happy hunting, Legends!
While Legends are likely very excited over Apex being available on the Switch and on Steam, there’s still no update on its mobile release, which we’d last heard of back in February. Hopefully we might hear something more concrete soon.
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Apex LegendsPublisher: EADeveloper: Respawn EntertainmentRelease Date: 2019-02-04Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
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Royal Crown now available worldwide

Royal Crown, a new multi-platform Survival MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) is now available globally! The game is available through the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Steam Early Access, developed by Meerkat Games and serviced by LINE Games.

Royal Crown is LINE Games’ first available multi-platform title that has cross-play support between mobile devices and PC. The user interface design has been tailored to each platform for an enhanced play experience.

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60 players will be meeting on a real-time battlefield to fight it out. It will have various modes, including ‘Solo Mode’ to crown the last man standing, and co-op ‘Squad Mode’ where players can team up and put their skills to the test.

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Set in a medieval fantasy background where magic and science coexist, ROYAL CROWN is a beautiful fantasy-themed MOBA imbued with RPG elements. Players will participate in the scenario’s grand competition to select the strongest hero of all, where they can choose to play as magicians, archers, assassins and more from the game’s roster of 15 characters that can be collected.
What strategies will you be using to eliminate competitors in a battlefield with an ever-closing boundary? You’ll need to utilize the environment from monsters to resources to level up and gear up your characters.
With the game’s release, a special launch event will reward players for seven days with in-game currency Gold and items like a Glider. Check out our gameplay from its reveal at G-STAR 2019!

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Royal CrownPublisher: LINEGAMESRelease Date: 2020-04-29Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Steam
You have been summoned to the world of fantasy battle royal RPG, ROYAL CROWN where only the strongest survive.
Start your journey in a land of fairy-tale fantasy with dazzling scape and exciting adventure!

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Fantasia Re:build Reveals Popular Playable Anime Charatcers

Featuring the signature characters from Kadokawa’s Fujimi Fantasia Bunko, DMM Game’s upcoming mobile RPG title “Fantasia Re:build” reveals details for the “Rebuild” nurturing system as well as more popular playable anime characters.

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Fantasia Re:build Overview

Fantasia Re:build is a role-playing mobile game launched by DMM GAMES. It will bring together the characters of the Fantasia Library’s many works, including “Date A Live”, “Slayers”, “Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend” and so on. The overall world view of this work is carried out by the Koshi Tachibana, and the original character design is designed by Kurone Mishima and Ebikawa Kanetake.
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The game features a “Rebuild” nurturing system, which allows players to change the skin of the characters. The skin is newly created by the original illustrators. Special illustration can also be obtained if you continuously “Rebuild” the characters.
“Fantasia Rebuild” is set to release for PC via DMM GAMES, iOS and Android devices in 2020.
New Playable Characters
Lina Inverse – C.V: Megumi Hayashibara
Work: Slayers
Illustrators: Rui Araizumi

Glenn Radars – C.V: Soma Saito
Work: Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
Illustrator: Kurone Mishima

Kaguya Yamai & Yuzuru Yamai – C.V: Maaya Uchida & Sarah Emi Bridcutt
Work: Date A Live
Illustrator: NOCO

Megumi Kato – C.V: Kiyono Yasuno
Work: Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
Illustrator: Kurehito Misaki

Akari Acura – C.V: Yuuko Hara
Work: Chaika: The Coffin Princess
Illustrator: Namaniku ATK

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Warlord Strike 2 now up on mobile platforms

Warlord Strike 2 is another MOBA game released on App Store and Google Play Store recently, bringing you an exciting MOBA plus multiplayer combat experience. Moving away from lane-based, minion-dominated gameplay, Warlord Strike 2 put their focus on hero vs hero battle.

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You will get to form a team of 2 to 5 heroes from the plenty of choices, each of them comes with unique abilities. Take you time to learn and master your hero’s abilities, thus fight to win the Power Orbs. There are no tower, lanes, and minions at all! Besides, the game features daily and weekly Challenges which you could earn bonus awards to power up your Heroes. Global Warlord events give you the chance to meet old rivals and make new friends too.

The game is out for iOS platform on 13 April, while Android platform has it several days earlier. Check it out if it interests you!
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[TGS 2018] An interview with Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown producer – Tamaoki Jyun, Kazutoki Kono and Manabu Shimomoto

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is a combat flight action game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, which it is set to release for PS4, Xbox One and PC next year. In the game, players will fight for the Osean Air Defense Force during the Second Usean Continental War in 2019. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is featuring a VR mode, and we are lucky to get a chance to interview the producers – Tamaoki Jyun, Kazutoki Kono and Manabu Shimomoto for more info about the VR gameplay!

Check out our gameplay during TGS 2018:

According to the producers, the game is getting a lot of new features specified for VR mode. For example, the health meter, bullet count and radar are all shown on the screen in the cockpit, you can also get a 360° view of your surroundings. You can feel the air pressure and speed when you fly near the ground, the enemy units on the ground will automatically attack you too.

There will be a VR-only auto-aim feature that allows you to lock on the enemy plane just by looking at it with your camera. Other than these, there will be 3 different modes available for VR gameplay – VR Missions, VR Hangar and VR Air Show.
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In VR Missions mode, you will be able to experience takeoff and landing as you complete the full-fledged aerial combat missions. VR Hangar mode allows you to walk around and check out the planes in the hangar, while VR Air Show offers you a chance to watch the impressive air show with up to 22 manoeuvres!

As the concept for VR mode is to offer players a realistic experience of being a pilot, the cockpit will show dramatic damage when being attacked too. The warning lights will turn on and if your aircraft is shot down, the cockpit will be filled with fire and smoke.
Due to technical difficulties, players will only experience Sunny days in the VR mode. The producers confirmed that no multiplayer is available in VR mode, so far there is no news about the PC version of Ace Combat 7 VR as well.

For now, we have F/A-18F, F-22A and Su-30M2 for the VR mode. The producers reveal that there will be more aircraft to be announced for the VR mode, so stay tuned for more updates!
(From left to right) Tamaoki Jyun, Kazutoki Kono and Manabu Shimomoto

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will launch for PS4, Xbox One and PC starting from January 18, 2019. Those who pre-order the game on PS4 will receive Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War at launch, while those who pre-order the game on Xbox One will get Ace Combat 6. Be sure to check out their official site for more information!

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Yuji Naka Has Been Arrested For Insider Trading Involving Dragon Quest

It’s been announced by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors’ Office that Sonic co-creator and Balan Wonderworld director Yuji Naka, age 57, has been arrested on suspicion of insider trading involving a project in the Dragon Quest franchise.

According to the report, while Naka was an employee at Square Enix he became privy to important information regarding the new Dragon Quest Mobile game Dragon Quest Tact.

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Before the information about the game was made public, the suspect allegedly bought 10,000 shares of Aiming stock for approximately 2.8 million yen. Yuji Naka was arrested for insider trading under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
He is not the only former Square Enix employee to be charged with these crimes. According to Nippon, Taisuke Sazaki, 38, who previously worked on various Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts games was arrested for allegedly acquiring shares worth 20.8 million yen. A friend of Sazaki, Fumiaki Suzuki, 40, bought 26.4 million yen worth of shares and has also been arrested.
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As of this article, we do not know if Naka or the other men arrested still have ownership of these shares.
Yuji Naka is well known as one of the co-creators of Sonic The Hedgehog. He is also known for his work on classic Sega-published titles like Nights: Into Dreams and the Phantasy Star series. His latest game, however, Balan Wonderworld, published by Square Enix, was critically derided for its poor gameplay and level design.

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Kimetsu no Yaiba Keppuu Kengeki Royale officially announced

The previously leaked Kimetsu no Yaiba mobile game visual is now officially confirmed to be Kimetsu no Yaiba Keppuu Kengeki Royale! It was earlier reported as Chifuu Kengeki Royale. The Aniplex announcement writes it as Keppuu. Keppuu Kengeki Royale will be for iOS and Android, while Aniplex also simultaneously announced Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Keppuutan for Playstation 4. Both games now have a game project portal website you can check out.

According to Gematsu, Keppuu Kengeki Royale is an asymmetric battle survival game, but exact details were not provided. It’s mentioned that players will be divided into two groups, featuring the Demon Slayer Corps and the Demons to do battle. Naturally, they’d be aiming to exterminate or annihilate one another.

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On a map that recreates the worldview of the original work, with the skills and techniques of each character as their weapons, a battle between “Demon Hunters” and “Man-Eating Demons” will unfold!
Whether you are a “Demon Hunter” or a “Man-Eating Demon”—fight against your conflicting fates!
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Gematsu translation
The release window is set for 2020 in Japan for both iOS and Android devices, with Quatro A, Soleil and Aniplex being part of the development and distribution team.
The PS4 game has even less details, but presumably at the very least, confirming that protagonist Tanjiro Kamado will be playable. The blurb given seems like it’ll be adapting the source material instead of an original story, but we can’t be sure for now. Its release window is set for 2021 in Japan.

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XFLAG x Disney Mobile Game “Star Smash” Opens Pre-registrations

Mixi’s XFLAG will be partnering up with Walt Disney Japan for a new mobile game titled “Star Smash”. The game is open for pre-registrations while the official launch is set for 16th November.

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Developed by XFLAG, “Star Smash” is a co-op smash action game that features the signature Disney characters. Tap the screen to hit the ball, defeat the target and clear the stage! Anyone can easily enjoy the exhilarating actions with the simple game system. Mrs. GREEN APPLE (who also did the opening song for Fire Force titled “Inferno) will be performing the game’s theme song which is titled “Stardom”.

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Tap the screen at the right time to smash the ball in order to hit your target! You can also unleash the dynamic skills of the characters, which are presented in flashy actions. And apart from the single player mode, the game will also feature a co-op system for a maximum of 4 players. Join your friends to clear the stage together all in with the power of friendship.

The game also features an original manga following the young members of team “Red Braves” as they join the next-generation entertainment sport “Starball”. “Air Gear” manga author Ito Ogure is in charge as the main character designer of the game.

Familiar Disney characters will appear in the game as cards with an unique art style. Collect your favorite cards and nurture them according to your own preferences.
Cast

Yu – CV: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Koya – CV: Katsuyuki Konishi
Shin – CV: Ayumu Murase
Kay – CV: Nao Tōyama

Pre-registration Rewards

Players can now pre-register the game by following the official Twitter or adding LINE friends. A maximum of 3,000 Crystals (equals to 10 times gacha) and 4 Star Mickey Mouse will be presented to all players when the pre-registration reaches 300,000 players.
For those who are interested in pre-registering the game, be sure to click the button down below:
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Kaichu – The Kaiju Dating Sim Delivers the Radioactive Love This September For PC and Consoles

Top Hat Studios, Inc. and developer Squiddershins announce that Kaichu – The Kaiju Dating Sim, will release on 7 September 2022, for PC via Steam and EGS, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

First revealed at Wholesome Direct 2022, this light-hearted, Saturday morning cartoon-styled, romantic romp, will see players take on the role of Gigachu a romantic (and radioactive) giant dinosaur looking for love.

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With an Original Soundtrack by Clark Aboud (Kind Words, Slay the Spire), hand-painted backgrounds and meticulously animated Kaiju by Jason Boyer (designer of Good Pizza, Great Pizza), and a tongue-in-cheek script by Ryan Pietz, Kaichu – The Kaiju Dating Sim has a charming, its cuddly aesthetic.

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In Kaichu, players will have the opportunity to meet 6 other eligible Kaiju from around the globe, ranging from the sentient, voluptuous volcano vixen Tephra to the enormous flexing fowl Garudan. Kaiju express their feelings and desires through complex and destructive courtship rituals so players will be guided by 2 loyal news anchors who are tracking the movements of Kaiju across the globe. Players will need to call on their expert analysis to deduce the likes, dislikes, and quirks of each eligible Kaiju in order to find their perfect soulmate.

Kaichu features an extensive world map with a choice of over 24 unique locations for dates. Relationship success will depend on how well Gigachu’s answers match up to their partner’s desires, so it’s up to the player to learn more about the other kaiju and apply that knowledge during each destructive date.
Kaichu – The Kaiju Dating Sim will be available on the 7th of September 2022, on Steam, the Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One Xbox Series X|S.

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Dungeon Hunter Champions Officially Launching On May 3rd!

Dungeon Hunter Champions, the game by Gameloft, is an action RPG that has soft-launched back in March 2018. Set to be launched globally, Gameloft has finally announced the official launch date of the game on the 3rd of May! For those who have yet to pre-register, pre-register now to get an Early Bird Pack at launch which comes with a Fox Assassin (Hero), Legendary Gear Set and a Double Gold – 24h buff!

The game has over 250 heroes to collect with each of them having their own backstory. Players will be able to collect them by exploring further into the story. Battling monsters and giant bosses, players can bring up to 5 heroes consisting of any of the 3 elements which have their own strengths and weaknesses. There are PvP modes to test the powers of your team or play through single player Campaign to collect more heroes and items.

For more info, visit their official site!

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Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Demo Announced As Gore Magala and Espinas Come To The Game

Capcom has announced a free demo for Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, letting you try out all the new changes to the game ahead of the expansions release on the 30th of June.

The Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak demo will be available for free on PC and Nintendo Switch from June 15th, and will feature the ability to do 4 different quests including hunting Astalos as well as the new flagship, Malzeno.

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Some of these new features include the new silkbind skills, such as the many changes to weapons like Longsword or the new Switch Skills to let you swap out your moveset on the fly.
That’s far from ther only thing shown off at the presentation- Capcom also put out new trailers for Sunbreak, showing off the return of many monsters, including Espinas from Monster Hunter Frontier as well as fan-favorite Gore Magala from Monster Hunter 4.
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They aren’t the only ones returning- fans of the insect skeleton type will eat well with a new Rakna Kadaki blast variant, as well as the return of Daimyo Hermitaur to go alongside the previously revealed Shogun Ceanataur.
That’s not all, though, as Capcom also detailed the post-release plans for Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, with multiple new monsters and variants will come to Sunbreak such as the new Lucent Nargacuga.

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Mega Man X DiVE: Team up in Co-op Mode!

Have you signed up for the Mega Man X DiVE Closed Beta yet? Android users can just sign up with their Google Play accounts while waiting for the event date. “Co-op Mode” will be available for players to try during the Closed Beta Test (CBT)!

“Co-op Mode” is specifically designed for those who want to play with their friends! You’ll need to reach a certain level to unlock the mode. From there, pick a character, then invite anyone to join. Co-op Mode bosses are tougher than general stages, so learn to team up! You can have Zero fight together with his sworn enemy, Vile!

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Hurry up and sign up for the CBT! Opening times for the Global CBT has been adjusted to 24 hours, so players can play Mega Man X DiVE anytime during the event period.
Sign up for the CBT here. Get more information via the official website, Facebook, or Twitter.
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Starfield Release Date Announced

Microsoft and Bethesda have announced the release date for Starfield, their next big open world RPG.

Starfield has a release date of 11th November 2022, releasing exclusively on the Xbox Seried X|S, as well as Windows 10.

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We also got a little more information about the game, along with a peak at the visual flavor. Rather than being cutting-edge sci-fi, it looks like the game will be adopting a slightly more retro space look, with astronauts using space suits not that different from the Apollo missions.
That’s not to say the game takes place during the Kennedy era, though. At least one giant robot was shown in both the trailer and the key art for the game,
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Your character will be a part of Constellation, assumedly a group given the mission of exploring space. Not much else was shown in the teaser, other than the previously-feared exclusivity of the new RPG ever since Bethesda was acquired by Xbox.
It also looks like combat will be primarily ranged based, as the character in the trailer is shown to be putting away a gun early on in the trailer.
Interestingly enough Starfield launches 11 years after the initial release of Skyrim, which released on the 11th of November 2011. It’s also the first wholly new IP by Bethesda, being entirely separate from the publisher’s other two tentpole IPs, Fallout and The Elder Scrolls.

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Terra Battle announces Final Fantasy XV collaboration

Game developer Mistwalker has just announced that their long-running smartphone RPG Terra Battle will be having a special collaboration event with Final Fantasy XV on 27 April 2017.

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The event comprises a total of three special quests featuring Noctis with his blood brothers Gladiolus, Ignis, and Prompto tagging along for the ride. Nobuo Uematsu has even composed a new track titled “Bond” to enhance the experience. You encounter familiar foes from the Final Fantasy franchise in the form of the Titan and Behemoth.

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Upon clearing the quests, you will be given the chance to roll an S-class Noctis, available in three variants, namely sword, spear and bow.

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Fate/Grand Order campaign launched by Aniplex of America

A “Master Recruitment Campaign” has been announced by Aniplex of America ahead of its planned release of the Fate/Grand Order in North America.

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Essentially a Facebook campaign for North American players of the game, the more likes the page receives, the better the rewards will be by the end of it. As reported earlier, Aniplex will be releasing the Android and iOS versions of the game in the United States and Canada around summer. Delightworks will be working on the North American app while Aniplex will publish it. Aniplex of America meanwhile is handling marketing and PR.
Of course, those already playing the Japanese version will not be able to transfer their progress. The North American version meanwhile will launch with content up through chapter 2. In any case, be sure to head over to the official Facebook page and like the heck out of it.
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The International 11 tickets getting scalped on Carousell

The International 11 tickets went on sale on 13 August 2022, and unsurprisingly, they were scalped. Officially, you could get tickets for SGD$88 per playoffs day, while Finals weekend would be SGD$498 for both days, without including any additional booking fees. There is a hard limit of 5 tickets per event.

On Ticketmaster.sg, fans would have gotten a queue number assigned at random prior to the ticket sales going live. Once through, you could try selecting the event you wished to get tickets for, then attempt to purchase them. There were plenty of issues with the ticketing, least of all actually trying to get the selection to show up to begin with.

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Keep checking regularly. When someone in the queue does not book their tickets, those tickets get released back. So you may get lucky. #TI11 #Dota2 pic.twitter.com/kBu7v8hDto
— Wykrhm Reddy (@wykrhm) August 13, 2022
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So, where did those tickets go? A number of them have popped up on Carousell.sg, at naturally inflated prices. You can find listings for tickets at at least double the original asking price. This is in spite of Ticketmaster’s policy of “The resale of ticket(s) at the same or any price in excess of the initial purchase price is prohibited.”
Some listings on Carousell.
The official Dota 2 blog had stated tickets for The International 11 would only be sold in a single wave, so you were either lucky enough to get yours, or you’d have to get scalped ones. It’s unfortunate that apparent measures in place were not enough to dissuade scalping, with fans missing out on what is considered to be an already very expensive event.

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Shadow Fight 2 Special Edition To Be Out On 17th August!

Just last week, we have announced on Nekki’s revelation on their launch date for their latest upcoming Shadow Fight 3. Now, they have revealed yet another news on the release of their special version of Shadow Fight 2. Following the trailer that they have released, the date of the official release for the special version will be on the 17th of August.

Shadow Fight 2 – Special Edition is a new premium version which includes a new chapter and higher rewards for victories. Not just that, they have abolished the energy system and advertisements in the game. This will just enable players to enjoy the game without any interruptions. However to enjoy these, the game comes with a cost as it is a special edition.

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The price is not revealed yet so stay tuned for when the price is released. While waiting, why not have some heated battles with mysterious silhouettes in the current Shadow Fight 2!

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Epic War: Thrones open beta commences in Southeast Asia

The open beta for Epic War: Thrones has now begun in Southeast Asia! Experience the excitement of battle in the Three Kingdoms era. The game is a massive multiplayer strategy game from Archosaur Games, made in Unreal Engine 4. This grand 3D ancient world is open for all SLG enthusiasts to explore, especially for Southeast Asians who have amassed 300,000 pre-registrations for the game! Take on the role as a lord to lead your troops to conquer nameless lands, recruit talented generals, form alliances and destroy your enemies.

Archosaur Games has put in much effort to craft an authentic world at war for players, utilizing Unreal Engine 4 to create a 4 million square kilometer seamless game world, the scale of which surpasses other SLGs on the market. Enjoy every little detail as you embark on your conquest. Command your generals as you adapt to the situation, as there will be weather to contend with besides predicting your opponents’ moves.

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Forming alliances will be crucial to fight with your trusted comrades to take control over the world. Fight for glory, and defeat anyone who does not surrender to you. Whose name will end up going down in history? It’s for you to find out.
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Join the Epic War: Thrones open beta today!

Learn more via the official Facebook or official website.
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Epic War: ThronesPublisher: Archosaur GamesDeveloper: Archosaur GamesRelease Date TBCAndroid
Epic War: Thrones is a massive multiplayer strategy game by Archosaur Games. Made by Unreal Engine 4, Epic War: Thrones brings PC level experiences to mobile. You can play as a lord to lead troops conquering nameless land. You can combine high-level generals to occupy bases of enemies, upgrade general’s skills, even destroy enemy’s alliance. Only one alliance has chance to occupy the core area and win the highest reputation as the winners!

My lord, whether you are a wise and virtuous leader or a brutal conqueror of the world, all military generals will be obeying you unconditionally, and this could help you to be the dominating figure in our chaotic time. Fight with followers, feel the high freedom strategic layout!

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Asus ROG Strix SCAR III (G531GW) Review – small but powerful laptop

Previously, ASUS sent us  ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502 back in a while. This time they sent us another laptop which is ASUS ROG Strix III – G531GW. We are grateful that they let us have a taste of the this powerful laptop and experience it on the first hand. ASUS ROG Strix III have the best specs in the gaming market but is it worth its price? Without further ado, let just jump into it.

Design

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ASUS ROG Strix III might looked like just another regular laptop but don’t be fooled by its appearance. With the ROG logo pop out on the gunmetal grey finish 15.6 inch wide screen, you might noticed there fine lines on the top of the lid. Those fine lines are not just for the sake of the decoration. It is craved that way for cooling advantage with its 3D Flow Zone. Thanks to their collaboration with  BMW Designworks Group.

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When you turn on the laptop, you will be greeted with whole lot of different story.  There is an RGB LED strip wrapped around the underside rim of the frame on this laptop. They even throw in the logo and the backlit keyboard as well as why not, right? With the power laptop turned on, the laptop design just SCREAMS e-sports gamers or gamers in general with their multicolour Aura Sync lighting. What’s better you can even control the lighting of the laptop with the help of the ROG Armoury Crate software.

What we really want to show you gamers is their ROG KEYSTONE. This keystone saves your Armoury Crate information. Allowing you to sync into you personal settings and then activate them whenever the key is plugged into your laptop which is pretty neat. Besides that, the keystone unlocks a hidden drive called “Shadow Drive”. This keystone acts as your additional storage and can store your confidential data which you don’t want it to fall to the wrong hands.

Specification
The screen for the laptop that we get 15.6 inch and comes with Full HD ( 1920x 1080 ) IPS-level panel and 240Hz and 100% RGB. It also comes with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 and 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. You can imagine the raw power that this laptop waiting to be unleashed for your ultimate gaming experience.

Scar III with its fairly small size 360 (W) x 275 (D) x 24.9 (H) mm and the weight as heavy as 2.57 kg. It is fairly easy to carry around the laptop everywhere you go. Making your gaming experience to be enjoyed at anywhere and anytime. It’s powered by Intel Core i7-9750H making it fully support Windows 10 PRO. Scar III has built in WiFi with the help of OG RangeBoost technology which ensures you to have the most stable internet connection plus Bluetooth 5.0. The downside is there is no webcam attached onto the laptop.

With all that power can be controlled in the the tips of your fingernail with the ROG Armoury Crate at your side. In this software you can control everything you desired including the CPU, GPU, fan power, memory storage and many more.
Gaming Performance
With all the specification, it is surely does not disappoint us with its performance. I mean what is the use of gaming laptop when it can’t run high graphics games? We tried playing couple of games while using the laptop.  Even while playing with high graphics, the game still runs smoothly as it should be.

After playing for couple of hours, we started to notice the laptop start to heat up. Another downside is that the fans running is loud that its hardly for making you not notice it. It was fine at first for us when playing the game but eventually it is kinda annoying.

We also run some benchmark test to show you guys how powerful this laptop runs. The results we have received has shown us that laptop gives great results!

Verdict
This laptop is great for those who is searching a great portable gaming laptop. I would reccommend to you guys to buy this laptop. The only downshort for this laptop is the fans. With being able to play high graphic games and smooth performance, I guess the fans take the price for it? This laptop is also perfect for those that wants to search for gaming laptop that screams “I am proud to be a gamer” but it is not suitable for those who wants to livestream.  The price for the laptop starts from RM 6,999 but the model we received is worth RM 7,999. Check out their official website and see more gaming laptop they have to offer.

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Zombie mode officially arrives in PUBG Mobile

It has taken a while for the PUBG Mobile x Resident Evil 2 collaboration update to finally arrive. Yes, zombie mode is now officially available on PUBG Mobile alongside new purchasable items that you can get from the store. Just head to your respective app stores to update the game and then you are good to go.

This limited-time game mode is called ‘Survive Till Dawn’ and it is only available for the Erangel map. You do not get to play the whole map and that is what makes it all the more difficult. Therefore, you will have to cooperate well with your three other teammates as zombies are not your only enemies. Note that only squad is available for this game mode which means that you cannot go solo and duo.

We have already tried this new game mode out. Fun-filled but tough especially when everything starts to turn dark. Zombies that appear during the day are easy to handle because they spawn in smaller numbers and they are weaker. However, much more will spawn at night as they become stronger and faster. Powerful zombies that are bigger in size will be on your tail too during the night and they pack a pretty lethal punch.
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What are you waiting for? Jump right into the action to eliminate some zombies with your friends. For more information, you can visit PUBG Mobile‘s official website and Facebook Page.
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The Seven Deadly Sins Grand Cross Ragnarok Episode 2 Available Now

Ragnarok , the original story for The Seven Deadly Sins Grand Cross, is getting a new chapter, along with new PvE modes for the mobile spinoff of THe Seven Deadly Sins, available today.

The Second Chapter of ‘Ragnarok, fate of the gods’, expands the fan-favorite lore of The Seven Deadly Sins which saw Meliodas and The Seven Deadly Sins transported to the world of Midgard, a new world inspired by Nordic Mythology.

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Ragnarok’s 2nd chapter delivers enough story content that is equivalent to 24 episodes of The Seven Deadly Sins anime. To commemorate the new update, two new characters – [Battlefield Guardian] Princess Brunhild and [Ragnarok] Blessing of the Earth Diane – have been added to the game and can be collected in the Ragnarok Pickup Banner.

The update also introduces the new PvE mode Demonic Beast Battle, featuring multiple floors players will have to team up to clear.
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 Each floor runs with several phases, and players will need to clear all phases to advance to the next floor and defeat each boss. The boss will feature a random passive skill at certain phases, with subsequent bosses per each floor accumulating passive skills from previous-defeated bosses.
Also, the HP of allies will be maintained throughout the whole challenge, and players are required to clear the stage with various strategies. By combatting the demonic beast, players can craft “Holy Relic” with items only earned through Demonic Beast Battle, with more to come in future updates. Once equipped, Holy Relic can further enhance characters with powerful effects to combat enemy threats.
Other content coming to The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, including various events where players can acquire growth materials, include:

·       Roulette Event – Collect various growth items with the new Ragnarok-themed Roulette
·       Tower of Trials – Floors 10-12 have been added
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Are you ready to enjoy dynamic combat, breathtaking animations, and a riveting story true to the original?

A brand-new turn-based RPG! A novel approach to combat! A strategic combat system utilizing skill synthesis.

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Blue Archive Global Program Director Interview: November launch planned!

Ahead of its global pre-registration period, an interview with Blue Archive Program Director, Yong Ha Kim, has been made available via the official Youtube channel. You can watch it in its entirety below:

The cliffnotes:

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Pre-registration will begin 14 October, with the game planned for launch within a month
“Reducing elements that players dislike, with emphasis on areas that can be further developed”

Assured that players can feel positive improvements made to these areas, though what they are were not specified

Collaboration with “people with deep understanding of the genre”, so that the dev team can express their creativity
No changes to gacha rates for either global or Korean servers

The “spark” requirement to guarantee a unit changed from 300 to 200

Unit stats unchanged
No plans to alter any artwork
Game client will support Korean, English, Traditional Chinese, Thai languages

Servers divided by region

Updates to come at a steady pace, some may be brought forward as well

Inclusion of various convenience updates

“Something prepared for 14 October”

To be continuously provided until launch, with the biggest one in November
e.g. new OST

Certain things remain under wraps, of course, but this interview might put some concerns to rest regarding the global launch of Blue Archive. You’ve waited this long, what’s a little longer?
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Blue ArchivePublisher: Yostar Inc, NexonDeveloper: NAT GamesRelease Date: 2021-02-04Android, iOS
You have been appointed as an advisor to the Federal Investigation Club, Schale, located in Kivotos. It's a huge academy city where numerous academies are clustered together.
Resolve the endless incidents that occur in Kivotos with charming allies full of personality, and build special memories with them!

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Shadowverse: Champions Battle for Nintendo Switch in 2020

Shadowverse will be getting a console game, in Shadowverse: Champions Battle for the Nintendo Switch. It is expected for 2020 in Japan, being a card battle game that has support for one to two players. However, from the presentation, the game will not be based on the original Shadowverse card game currently for PC, iOS and Android. It will instead be based on the upcoming TV anime that is set to air on 7 April. The console game will have story elements and presumably feature the various characters from the anime.

Considering how the original Shadowverse game does have its own storyline and characters, it might seem a little peculiar that Cygames would opt to go for a more typical card game anime aesthetic similar to Yu-Gi-Oh! and Cardfight Vanguard. We can probably just take the anime as it appears instead of the more high fantasy, and relatively darker tone of its original game.

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Since Shadowverse: Champions Battle presents quite differently from its source game, we’d have to wonder about international availability. If the anime proves popular enough, and waiting for news later on once it actually starts broadcasting, we’ll keep an open mind. What do you think about Shadowverse branching off?
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[TGA2022] Vampire Survivors Available Now For Mobile

During the pre-show of The Game Awards 2022, Poncle has announced that Vampire Survivors is available now on mobile for iOS and Android.

Vampire Survivors on mobile will be free to play on both Google Play Store and App Store. The game can be played on both vertically and horizontally..

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Here is a brief description for the game:
“Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.”
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The game was previously released for PC on December 17th, 2021 in early access and has its full release for Mac and Windows on October 2022. It was later ported for an Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S release on November 10th, 2022.
Vampire Survivors was nominated as Best Debut Indie Game in The Game Awards 2022. They had also the Breakthrough Award in the Golden Joystick Awards 2022.
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Monster Hunter Rise Demo Impressions – Send You My Love On A Wire

Saddle up and get to hunt, because the hotly anticipated Monster Hunter Rise demo is finally available to try, and we’ve got our thoughts on the game.

Similar to Monster Hunter Generations before it, Rise is a half-generation, yet still adds plenty new to the game that we hadn’t seen in the flagship of the generation, Monster Hunter World.

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What makes Rise more interesting is that unlike Generations which launched on the same platform as the generation flagship 4Ultimate, Rise is a Nintendo Switch exclusive (unless the leaks are to be believed). As such, quite a lot more has changed to accommodate the power differences between the Switch and other dedicated home consoles like the PS4.
It should be noted though, that this demo was purely just the hunting portions of the game, and therefore we couldn’t get a glimpse at any of the extra features such as armor building, crafting or equipment. Characters used were also pre-made, and we have no real way of knowing if they had any armor skills that could have affected our experience.
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With that out of the way, here’s our thoughts on this bold new entry.

New Friends
One of the biggest additions to the game is the new companion, the Palamute. Unlike the cat-like Palicoes, the Palamute is a dog that you can ride across the game’s big open maps. They’re a great way to carry one of Iceborne’s big features- the Tailraider by letting you traverse the terrain much easier. You can also heal and sharpen your weapons while doing this, saving you a lot of time.
Where the Palamute really shines though is in climbing. There’s a marked difference between your hunter’s climbing speed and the Palamute’s, especially since the game removed the “fast climbing” that World added. That’s not to say your Hunter doesn’t have their own options (more on that later), but the Palamute is great for reducing the minutia of getting to your quarry, especially after you’ve hunted the same monster ad nauseam.
That’s not to say the Palico is gone, though. You can bring up to two companions with you on a hunt, though the demo limited us to only taking one Palico and one Palamute instead of doubling up on either of them. Between the two, the Palamute is more offense-based, while the Palico has a variety of support moves such as a new healing bubble to keep you topped up.
That being said, unlike in World you’ve lost the ability to command your companions to use certain abilities, so it can be hard to keep track of what everyone’s doing and you have no way of demanding heals of your cat.
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OK But Seriously Though The Wirebug Is Amazing
Another new feature in Rise is the Wirebug. Admittedly, at first I was kind of sour on it. Monster Hunter generations are a lot like Pokemon generations, and between the huge leap from Generations to World to now Rise, it can be easy to get jaded and assume it’s all just swapping out shiny new features for each other.
After a lot of hands-on time though, that’s really not the case. The Wirebug feels iterative, rather than like its replacing any one thing. It somehow incorporates some of the best features of 4U’s verticality, Generations’ focus on super moves as well as World’s Slinger-based combat, all while also adding tools for new players. There’s several layers to the Wirebug, and I’ll try to go through them all in order.

Level One: It Makes You Spider-Man
On the most basic level, the Wirebug is a cooldown-based grappling hook. You get two charges of it, though the cooldown is relatively short for each, and you can find wild additional ones to give you a third charge for a short period of time. With your weapon sheathed, you can grapple virtually anywhere, since you’re grappling on to the bug instead of fixed points like in World.
Of course, one of the big issues in World with the Slinger was taking the time to aim would break the flow of combat. To solve this, on top of the free aim option, you can one of two buttons to to a general vertical grapple or horizontal one, which also come with an additional air dodge for you.
You can also hang off of the wirebug, suspending yourself in the air for short bursts of time.
The reason Bazelgeuse isn’t in Rise is because YOU are now Bazelgeuese.
On it’s own, this is a huge feature. Those who like doing aerial attacks are no longer forced to corral monsters near a ledge, instead being able to do them as long as they can do the mental maths to make sure the attacks are hitting their intended targets.
Meanwhile, the horizontal zipline also allows for rapid repositioning, so you can get out of tight spots or into sweet ones. This is extra great for weapons like the Light Bowgun, which have shorter draw animations.
On top of that, there’s plenty of hidden gems that have been added to synergize with the Wirebug. Barrel Bombs can now be chucked downwards, meaning you can actually incorporate chucking grenades into your combo if you’re clever enough. Similarly, you can wallrun now, with many shortcuts being tied to your ability to chain grappling and wallrunning up certain ledges.

Level Two: It’s Just Hunter Arts
On top of that, you can spend charges of the Wirebug for “Silkbind attacks” which are just a fancy way of saying “Generation’s hunter arts are back”. Each weapon has two Silkbind attacks, usually alternating between “Gives the player armor to absorb hits and keep attacking” and “moves the player, with additional effect if it connects”.
The especially good ones will cost two charges as well, so some balancing has been made to make sure you’re not just abusing these attacks. Using a wirebug charge for Silkbind Attacks incurs a much longer cooldown as well, so you’ll have to manage your meter wisely.

I really like that the Silkbind Attacks are weapon-specific rather than universal, though. For example, Switchaxe has an ability that’s both a horizontal dash as well as a buff for the Switch Gauge, filling up your sword’s meter faster while also preventing it from going down temporarily.
While the Hunter Arts were controversial because they added their own meters to the game, tying Silkbind to your wirebug is pretty genius, because now you’re actually paying a cost for using the Silkbind moves. And speaking of costs…

Level 3: It’s Your Get Out Of Jail Free Card
One of the most frustrating feelings in Monster Hunter is when you get hit, and the Monster hits you with a follow-up before you can even get back up. It’s easy to rage and blame the game for setting you up like that in a situation you just can’t win.
Enter: Wirefall. With Wirefall, you can spend one charge of Wirebug to immediately recover from a knockdown, pulling you out of harm’s way to boot.
That being said, this isn’t exactly a Roman Cancel a la Guilty Gear. Wirefall is explicitly for those of us with a propensity for getting hit. I kind of wish there was some kind of equivalent for more aggressive play, but I’m happy with the system as-is. That being said, Wirefall isn’t a magic savior, either.
It’s also totally unsafe on wake-up, meaning you can’t be a hero and use Wirefall to dash through big attacks. Totally only use it to get out the sides of an attack or backwards if you must, because trying to use it to get in is how you give the monsters a free follow-up.
Mastering the Wirefall is super important to the game, because it definitely feels like the monsters have been balanced around the expectation you’ll be using it. The Mizutsune in the demo has a particularly nasty attack dealing around 75% of your total health, and I can’t imagine it would have made it in the game like that if they didn’t expect you to have a way out.

Mounting 2.0
Now, I first got in to Monster Hunter with 4Ultimate on the 3DS, which added the Mounting mechanic. It’s a unique way to hunt, converting jump attacks into a minigame that if done correctly, gets you a free downed monster for the entire party to brutalize.
Mounting survived the jump to World, although Iceborne followed it up with the Clutch Claw, a much faster-paced mounting that rewarded you with even more damage over a shorter period of time. Suffice to say, many were worried that Mounting wouldn’t make it to Rise, although Capcom said it might show up in other forms.
In Rise we now have Wyvern Riding, the neat little bow that ties in Mounting, Hunter Arts and all the brilliance of the Wirebug. Jump attacks, Silkbind Attacks and attacks from other monsters do a special blue damage, which builds up the invisible riding gauge on the monster. Once its full, you’ll get a prompt to climb on its back, controlling it with reins made of “Ironsilk”. In this mode, you can command the monster to do attacks to lead up to a “Mounting Finisher”, or launch said monster into walls to damage it.

I actually really like this idea, because it builds on the Turf Wars from World and removes the frustration of accidentally mounting the wrong monster, since you can easily score a mount on the monster you want by having your current mount beat the tar out of your prey (remember, monster-on-monster attacks build the riding meter).
On top of that, it incorporates the Flinch Shot from Iceborne, letting you send monsters into walls and other monsters for big damage, rewarding you for using the Recovery button just after launching to get you up to two more hits.
It even deals with another big frustration of mounting, the accidental mount. In every party there’s that one guy who really doesn’t like it yet somehow always lands the mount, either screwing up the mechanics or bailing instead of getting the knockdown for completing the minigame. With Wyvern Riding, the monster is downed first, and then attacking it will trigger the minigame. It’s a thoughtful design, and should see less frustration online.

Exploring The Big World
Similar to Monster Hunter World, Rise has a much bigger map than the “traditional” Monster Hunter games, with no loading screens between its segmented zones. This was one of my biggest concerns when Capcom announced the game’s return to handheld consoles, but it’s good to see that we can still count on the new standard being as little loading screens as possible.
With the added traversal elements, they’ve also made exploring the map more rewarding with endemic life that act as power-ups, boosting your max health and Stamina. Since the demo doesn’t let you customize armor or eat food, currently these power-ups are the only way to actually boost your health and Stamina to max.
I’m not as big a fan of this since unlike all the other new features, this one actually detracts from the hunt by having you chase the animals. I don’t like excessively long pre-hunt rituals, and I really hope that food continues to boost your health and stamina to max in the full game. Currently, items like Steak and Max Potions had that effect removed, so that’s a bummer.

Closing Thoughts:
Monster Hunter Rise is definitely a huge step-up so far from what I’d previously expected. It iterates really well on many beloved Monster Hunter features, while also incorporating lots of new ideas that build on the fifth generations’ themes of openness and experimentation.
Admittedly, many of these new features come at a cost. Attacks feel decisively weightier, leaving you vulnerable much longer (likely balanced around your ability to wirefall if you get hit). Dodging, too, has a much stricter timing, and you don’t have fun environmental interactions like you did in World with the boulder traps and such.
However, it’s clear that whatever they’d cut was done so with good reason, because Rise very much wants to be its own game instead of an offshoot of World, the same way Generations was very much its own game from 4Ultimate.
We’ll have to wait until the game’s full release on March 26th to know for sure, but for now Monster Hunter Rise looks like an amazing breath of fresh air for a series that was never in danger of getting stale.

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You can now watch Crunchyroll on Nintendo Switch

Crunchyroll has announced that an official Crunchyroll app is now available for the Nintendo Switch. This means that you’ll be able to quickly switch between watching a show on your tv to quickly taking it on the go.

Simply go to the Nintendo Switch Eshop and download the Crunchyroll app. Log in and enjoy your anime. Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan subscribers will also be able to download anime onto the app and watch it offline.

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Crunchyroll is an anime streaming platform that contains a large catalog of different anime. While their offerings in South East Asia are fairly limited, at the very least they’ll allow you to watch Naruto Shippuden, The Ancient Magus Bride, and the new Shenmue anime for free when you make an account.
This is also good news as a lot of streaming services haven’t come to the Switch including Netflix, despite the fact that many did come to the Wii U and the Switch’s portability would make it a good fit to watch movies, series, and anime. It’s basically a smartphone with a bigger screen.
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Well, we can only hope that more of these platforms make their way onto the Switch in the near future. At the very least it would mean, I wouldn’t have to turn on my PS4 every time I wanted to watch Netflix after playing Pokemon.
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National Esports League 2020 Announced by Youth and Sports Minister!

National esports League (Liga Sukan Elektronik Kebangsaan) will be starting from the year 2020 in Malaysia! YES! The announcement was made by Syed Saddiq, the Minister of Youth and Sports during a session in the House of Representative of Parliament.

Within the National esports League will be a ranking system to track players’ performances and serve as a criterion for esports athletes to represent the country to competitions such as South East Asian Games.

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There are also a few plans that are being worked on to increase the standard for esports especially in Malaysia. Plans for it include esports training centers throughout the country and such. The Minister also mentioned that Johor Sports Council will be included for esports with Sukan Malaysia 2020 (SUKMA 2020).
With all these plans, there was no confirmation for any game titles that will be in upcoming events. Which will you be pleased to see? Personally I would want things like Street Fighter V, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, Rainbow 6 Siege and Dota 2.
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Other than the esports teams, I also wish that casters and hosts will be trained as well! We have ESL casters like HusKKiee, who have a lot more potential to grow! Faisal Ariffin/ Spiderjal is another host who has been in the scene since the EGG days!

Impetus – Malaysian Rainbow 6 Siege Pro League Team

Faisal Arrifin – Host, Emcee and Pro Rainbow 6 Siege Player

HusKKiee – ESL Asia Caster
Malaysia has been quite a hot spot for the a lot of events like KL Major for Dota 2, SEA Major X FV Cup for a lot of fighting games. So, what is your thought on this?

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Monster Hunter World Boardgame Announced

It’s time to take monster hunting to the tabletop. With Monster Hunter: World the boardgame, Steamforged Games aims to carry the spirit of the game as a tabletop experience.

In an exclusive interview with Polygon, Steamforged Ganes CEO Mat Hart and Lead Designer Sherwin Matthews talked about a lot of the ideas that went into the game.

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Bringing The Hunt To Tabletop
The game will use several features to better translate the game into tabletop format. One of these is a set campaign length, with actions costing days. Activities like crafting and scouting will consume days, so you’ll have to plan your actions wisely.
Moreover, the game will use weapons to act as classes. According to Steamforged, the Monster Hunter boardgame will use a combo-based system with cards representing different moves. Combos will come at the cost of stamina, as well as as-of-yet-undescribed openings for bosses to exploit.
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Monster Hunter’s weapon sharpening also appears in the game, as players will need to sharpen and regain spent attack cards.
Similar to an MMO, they say that dealing with bosses will also be about managing the boss’ “aggro”. Rather than have a more linear aggro system like Dark Souls The Boardgame, Monster Hunter will have many methods to grab a monster’s attention.

Similar to Steamforged’s other titles, Monster Hunter The Board Game will also come with plastic miniatures. According to the developers, the current plan is to have 4 monsters and one biome. If the Dark Souls boardgame is any indication, they will likely have future expansions for more monsters and biomes.
While many of the details regarding the game are not set in stone yet, Steamforged says the game will release in the USD 100 (MYR 416.90) price range.
Steamforged Games also announced a kickstarter for the boardgame, that would start some time next year. They have a particularly impressive portfolio of videogame-based adaptations, most notably being Dark Souls: The Boardgame and Resident Evil 2: The Boardgame.

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Impulse Gaming is launching their 4th outlet on 30 March

Good news Penang fans! Impulse Gaming is launching their 4th outlet in Malaysia (the second outlet in Penang) this weekend! Located at 2F-05 Queensbay Mall, the new outlet will be having its grand opening on 30-31st March (10.30am-10.30pm). There will be lots of promotion prepared for the gamers and here are the details.

The first 150 customers will get a free Impulse Gaming goodies bag worth RM238. The PS4 bundles will be available at a discounted price, such as PS4 Slim 1TB HITS Bundle at RM1,249 (RM339 off) and PS4 Pro 1TB God of War Bundle at RM1,699 (RM340 off). The first 100 sets will come with an extra Dualshock 4 controller worth RM239 as well!
Also, you can get RM150 off on Nintendo Switch consoles, including Nintendo Switch Super Smash Bro Console at RM1,249 and Nintendo Switch Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Bundle at RM1,649.
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Meanwhile, some of our favourite game titles are getting a discount too. For example, Battlefield V (launched last November) and the PS4 exclusive Marvel’s Spider-Man (launched on September 2018) are priced at RM99.
The latest games released in 2019 such as Kingdom Hearts III Deluxe Edition is now only RM249 (RM100 off), while the widely acclaimed Resident Evil 2 Remake and Devil May Cry 5 is up for sale at RM159 (RM50 off)and RM169 (RM60 off) respectively.

More promotions are available at the grand opening. You can find more information on their official Facebook, and be sure to make a visit if you are interested!

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Nexomon – A beautiful monster catching game!

Nexomon is a game where you play as a teenage kid, roaming the lands to tame monsters and catching them for battles. Sounds familiar? Yes, this monster catching game sounds just like Pokemon. However the game has some tricks up their sleeves. The Nexomon developers are planning a multiplayer mode! That means we will get to battle other tamers as well to be the very best!

Check out their teaser trailer! It looks super cool!

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Apart from their catchy trailer, the game looks beautiful in graphics and UI. There’s not many monster catching games that looks as beautiful as this one! There’s a campaign mode for us to play which hopefully does not require us to be connected to the internet. The story line seems to have humour and cute events which makes it really interesting. Either way, multiplayer mode is still unconfirmed yet which they plan to patch it a few weeks later after the release. The game is set to be released on the iOS first before the release for Android next year, early 2017.
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