The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel game review (PS4)

Looking to immerse yourself in the world of RPG? Look no further than The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel because this here is a great JRPG. Initially released on PS3 and PS Vita in Japan in 2013, it’s now playable on the PS4. Here’s The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel game review.

Story

BAM! Just like that the story starts off in a war where Class VII is lead to safety by their instructor. While they are at it, Rean the main protagonist suggest that they do something against the terror attack and so they split into groups. After a few skirmishes, a cutscene brings us back to 5 months earlier to a town called Trista and that’s where the story of Rean begins.
Gameplay

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Upon starting the game, I find it very overwhelming because the game just have you going around taking down foes without any guides. By that I mean the combat and game mechanics, it really is overwhelming as all information just comes at you at once. For instance, there are so many options and skills at the get go. An awful start but right after that you’ll get to see what a gem of a JRPG this game is. The game do have very good storylines and it paces itself really well with all seven chapters. Moreover, the side quests are just right that you will not get lost in it. However, the combat can be repetitive which kind of bores me at times.
Game Mechanics

Throughout the game, a number of game mechanics will be introduced and I’ll go to the interesting ones.
Orbments (ARCUS) & Master Quartz
First off, there’s the Orbments which is basically what brings the Class VII together in the first place. Did I mention that Class VII is made out of commoners and nobles? Yes, and they are the first to make use of ARCUS. That aside, Orbments is an experimental device that can harness powers from septium which allows player to cast Arts. In this device, players can insert Master Quartz to the center slot. It is a rare quartz that will level up and gain new abilities along with the characters in battles.
Arts & Crafts

Well, Arts in the game are basically magics and you can equip it or change it in the equipment loadout as one progresses through the stories. Also, each Arts differ from one another; For instance, there are elements, it can be cast on a single or multiple target, how much Energy Points (EP) it takes to cast and more. Although Arts are cool and all but it has its cons because whenever casting Arts, it will delay your turn unless you get a buff which I’ll explain later on. Moving on to Crafts, It’s every characters signature moves that I personally like more than Arts because it can be cast upon activation although it will also delay your turn but only after casting it. Similar to Arts, each Crafts also differ from one another and each characters will gain more Crafts when they level up.
Encounter Types

Now, this is quite something special that I have yet to encounter in the RPGs I’ve played. Like classic JRPGs, there will be monsters roaming about in fields and we can ignore it or go head on. However, there are Encounter Types in this game that’ll provide advantages in battles! For instance, you can hit and immobilize enemies on the field and walk into them which will give you an upper hand. There are a couple advantages that can be acquired in different ways; like when getting Triple Advantage which gives earlier turns, gains CP, and all enemies take damage if walking into a fainted enemy on the field. But, beware because enemies too have an advantage if they walk into from behind.
AT bonuses/ Turn Bonuses
AT bonuses is one of the features in combat which grants different buffs to players in some turns. In battle, a variety of different bonuses or buffs will appear on different turns.

The bonuses can be use strategically if you plan out an attack wisely. For example, you can take advantage of the bonuses by using Arts if you want a particular character to receive Zero Arts buff that will give characters zero casting time or EP consumption like what I mentioned earlier. Moreover, players can even strip enemy off their bonuses by taking them down. So, the combat can be really one-sided if one plans out really well.
S-Craft/ S-Break

Moving on, S-Craft is another feature in the game that allows character to perform super moves. To activate the S-Craft in battles, Craft Points is required and only when it reaches 100 or above. If the CP bar reaches 200, the S-Craft will be enhance with some getting a wider range while some gain additional effects or damage. Moreover, S-Craft can be used when in enemies turn which can really turn players favor around. Let’s say one of the characters is in danger, cast the S-Craft that will skip the enemies turn hence S-Break!
Combat Link System

During combat, players will have the option to link between four characters. The link bonding can only be between two characters which means two links in a party.

So what the Combat Link System does is whenever a character that is linked successfully unbalances (Critical, Thrust, etc.) an enemy, the linked partner will be able to follow up with an attack. Besides that, the links can be manually configure in the party loadout making it possible for one character to have two follow up attacks.
Verdict

Overall, it’s a solid JRPG that I highly recommend to those who are a JRPG fan to play. The game has a really immersive story but there are some cringy moments as well. The looks of the game on PS4 is pretty much HD-fied, giving better looks on ambiance and lighting. However, the animation for the characters are bland like how their entire movement is very stiff from head to toes but it can’t be blamed because it’s originally a game from PS3 and PS Vita. That aside, all I can pretty much say is people will find it one of the best JRPG out there.
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The Review

                    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

9
Score

The first trail series that everyone loves but is in HD now. A very nostalgia JRPG that people will want to come back for more. Besides that, the storylines is the backbone of the game considered having came out in 2013. Anyone looking for a world of lore can give this gem a go.

PROS
 Immersive Storylines Game is in HD!  Nostalgia to Trail fans  Classic turn-based strategy JRPG Side quests that are just right  Turbo Mode to those who can't stand cutscenes

CONS
 English dub can still be improved Animations are way too stiff but can't be blamed Combat can be repetitive  Have to talk to EVERY NPC to not miss out anything

Review Breakdown

9/10
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Video Editors Wanted At GamerBraves!

Come join the team over at GamerBraves, as one of Malaysia’s leading games news sites is recruiting a video editor, as well as positions in our parent company Digital Braves. The positions are all viewable via CareerBraves, our own job portal for games industry jobs in the SEA region.

Video Editor, GamerBraves (Full-Time)
For this job, applicants will be helping create content for our YouTube Channel, where we post Gameplay videos as well as video reviews of the latest games both Triple-A and mobile.

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Naturally you’ll have to work well with the rest of the team, speaking fluid English and being able to take direction from the writers while also injecting your own standards of quality into the content.
That being said, you’ll also need to know more about things like Social Media, and be able to reshape your content into a format that works with those platforms.
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You’ll also need to be familiar with photography, taking photos of some of the latest products sent to us to show to our readers.
Experience wise you’ll need to be familiar with industry-level software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, as well as being able to learn any other software that you might need to complete the tasks expected of you.
No formal education is required, but you will be required to send samples of your work so we can assess your skill.

Video Editor, GamerBraves (Intern)
If you’re not confident in your skills quite yet or still studying, why not join our team as an intern? You’ll still have the same things required of you- creating high-quality content for the GamerBraves editorial team will be your utmost priority. But you’ll also have a chance to learn from our world-class Video team, teaching you all sorts of important skills for any media or communications student.

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Kou-kyou-Sei Million Arthur now out for Android and iOS

Square Enix has just launched Kou-kyou-Sei Million Arthur is its latest mobile RPG for the Android and iOS.

The game is being described as “character hunt action RPG”. Similar to other entries in the Million Arthur series, Kou-Kyou-Sei Million Arthur will have players play as Arthur and reclaim Camelot.

The game will be played like most RPGs on mobile, where players will be able to collect heroes and have them on your team. If you’ve played during the beta, the game has two other side characters auto-attacking next to you.  If you have tried out Star Ocean: Anamnesis, you will feel right at home with this.
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Fans and first timers alike will find much to like about this game, although your tolerance for such games depend pretty much on how much you are fine with auto battlers. The combat is by no means the most in depth, but it is enjoyable enough to be a short distraction.

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China exclusive Castlevania Mobile Game released!

This China exclusive mobile game developed by Shenqu Games featuring the Castlevania series titled Castlevania Moon Night Rhapsody has been recently announced.

The story of the game takes place 100 years after Alucard and Richter Belmont have successfully defeated Dracula along with his demon army. Within these hundreds of years, there have been times where Dracula was summoned, but humanity managed to withstand these tests.

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With the Belmont name being faded out of existence, and with the Morris family unable to unlock the powers of the Vampire Killer entrusted to them, the risk of the lord of the night resurfacing is imminent.
To prevent the events of the re-summoning of Dracula, humanity has created various of organisations, each with their own specialties ranging from the different skills in the realms of both magic and technology. The year is 1870, and Castlevania is risen once again.
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The game is an action side-scroller adventure genre adapted from the classic Castlevania series. Familiar characters, game-play, and enemies will be staged here again, and many new plots have been added to bring users a fun game-play experience.
Castlevania Moon Night Rhapsody features:

A unique Skill system where the skills are more prominent and explosive.
The images of the game is more vivid and immersive, props and items are randomly dropped, and the attributes are perfect and require multiple attempts.
The main feature is the personal role upgrade mode where players get to upgrade their units to strengthen their powers and abilities.

Will this Castlevania mobile game be available globally? We can only find out in due time.

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Playstation’s Senior Director position for PDSG Malaysia closes applications within 24 hours!

Ever since Sony Interactive Entertainment announced its studio opening in Malaysia, many must have been vying to work under the company considering how Playstation‘s Senior Director position for PDSG Malaysia closed within 24 hours! The job posting on LinkedIn must be pretty hotly contested, even with all the requirements asked for which you can see below:

7+ years of management experience in an operational or leadership role.
Proven ability to build, motivate and mentor staff while developing a strong and positive work culture.
Requires minimal supervision while staying highly organized and prioritizing your daily workload.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex strategies and ideas to executive management.
You’re able to build strong relationships with local game development, outsource teams, and government representatives to ensure we are a strong member of the development community.
You’ve developed and implemented organizational planning strategies to accommodate both current and future needs.
You are agile and can quickly adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
You have a strong knowledge of general business and financial practices.
Strong knowledge MS Office Suite

The announcement at LEVEL UP KL 2019.
The responsibilities aren’t anything to sniff at either:

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You will drive the development and construction of our new studio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Prepare and report studio metrics, employee efficiencies, studio budget, financial status, and risks on a regular basis.
Prepare monthly operational meetings where you will present the above metrics and critical risks/mitigations.
You will be partnering with PlayStation’s Head of Visual Arts to work with selected local Universities to assist in training, internships, and placement opportunities.
Participate in external activities such as industry events, promotional opportunities, and recruiting.
Work with studio management on planning and staffing needs.
You will lead all aspects of Facilities, HR, Payroll, Purchases, and Legal requirements.
You will also manage and coordinate Studio Facilities where you will initially work with our real estate group to identify the studio location and lease agreement, prepare lease option plan(s).
We will be looking to you to provide government grant and metrics information as needed, and process and handle grant recharge applications to the local government.
Have a solid understanding of local labor laws as it pertains to staffing and recruiting.
Work with the management team to build a strong studio culture.

Perhaps we’ll soon be seeing who has been chosen for the coveted position of being Playstation’s Senior Director at PDSG Malaysia.

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Getting Over It Creator Will Give Movie Rights If The Rock Is In It

Bennett Foddy, creator of ‘Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy’ or ‘Getting Over It‘ for short has taken to Twitter to state that he will happily give the license to adaption the game into a movie for free as long as Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson plays the main character, Diogenes, the guy in the pot.

In this completely serious proposition, Foddy has called out to all big Hollywood producers with this offer on a Twitter post featuring The Rock photoshopped onto a picture of the pot guy.

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He has even suggested that Uwe Boll (Alone in The Dark, Bloodrayne) direct it and Mark Whalberg be cast as the pot. In a response to a comment, he also said that he himself should be played by Guy Pearce since the actor has a closest accent to his own.

lots of folks joking about this today. Here’s what isn’t a joke: if you are a big Hollywood producer and you can get The Rock on board, I’ll license Getting Over It to you for free. You can get Uwe Boll to direct it, cast Mark Wahlberg as the pot, whatever you like https://t.co/LpOOPWMcEt
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— Bennett (@bfod) January 26, 2022

This was posted following news of The Rock announcing that he would be acting in another video game adaption but refused to say which franchise it would be for.
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy is an indie platformer where the player controls a man in a pot, wielding a sledgehammer. The player uses the mouse to control the sledgehammer and uses it to climb up a mountain.
While this is happening a disembodied voice can be heard played by Bennett Foddy, commenting on several philosophical topics including the ideas of determination and perseverance, which the player will likely need to complete the game as well as various other objectives in life.
Would you be interested in a Getting Over It movie starring The Rock as Diogenes, The Pot Guy? It would certainly be more faithful casting than most video game adaptions.
Getting Over It is available on Steam for PC, Mac, and Linux, as well as mobile devices.
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The Walking Dead comic characters to appear in Telltale’s game in season 3

Telltale’s game The Walking Dead is just gonna get better from now on. Job Stauffer, the Head of Creative Communications confirmed in an interview with IBT at Gamescom that “very-well known” characters from the comic book series will be appearing in season 3 of the game.

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He mentions that the upcoming season will be geographically closer to Virginia, so it’s easier to integrate the comic characters into the game to interact with the protagonists, Clementine and Javier. However, Job did not reveal who these characters might be. The themes would now deal with restructuring America, and the world, after the apocalypse. People are trying to rebuild humanity and society in larger groups and factions, and figure out communication and commerce with other groups.

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Job says that the third season may not be called Season Three, because it is both a continuation of the first two seasons as well as a new beginning entirely. You’ll be playing as Javier, a Cuban American who is dealing with a lot of loss and a lot of issues with his own family and trying to find them, and a young teenager named Clementine, who we know from the first two seasons.Players who haven’t played the first two seasons will be introduced to Clem through Javier, and you’ll also play as her. For those who played the previous seasons will have their stories completely tailored based on their decisions in the past.

This would be an interesting start to a new shift in the series, whether from bringing in characters from the comics, or opening doors to new audiences while catering to the old.

Source: International Business Times

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Papers, Please now 25% off on iOS, gets iOS 10-friendly update

If you want a challenge, you’re in for a challenge. Papers, Please is a simulation/story-driven game with an interesting gameplay to boot.

The game sounds easy enough. You pick up a new job in border control,  pack your bags and move your whole family to the Grestin border to get a chance at giving your family a better life. Basically what you do is check passports and look out for suspicious travelers who might be a threat to your country and even your family.

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However as the game progresses, the difficulty increases and soon you’ll find yourself buried in piles of information and the stress that you might be letting a terrorist attack happen if you made a mistake.
Papers, Please was taken down last week due to some compatibility problems with iOS 10. Now the game is fixed and is once again up on the App Store on a 20% discount costing only $5.99 (about RM 24.80) so grab it before it’s too late!
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Razer Phone 2 with upgraded specs and Razer Chroma announced!

It is almost a year since the first generation of Razer Phone was announced. With so many strong competitors hopping into the gaming phone market (eg: ROG Phone), Razer has finally aware that they need to launch an upgraded version of Razer Phone to keep pace with the trend. And here it is, the second generation – Razer Phone 2 has been announced which you can pre-order for it today!

The Razer Phone 2 is still having the fastest screen in mobile gaming with a true 120Hz screen. The 1440 x 2560 IGZO display is 5.7″ big, now improved with a 50% brighter display and better color accuracy. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 845 2.8GHz processor, with a custom vapor-chamber cooling system that allows greater performance and stability. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage too.

The device is getting 12MP+12MP dual-lens rear camera, while the Full HD front-facing camera supports 60FPS video recording. Just like its predecessor, Razer Phone 2 features 4000 mAh battery that now supports Qualcomm QuickCharge+.
Moreover, the fans-favorite Razer Chroma RGB lighting is added to the new Razer Phone! The Razer logo on the back is customizable with 16.8 million color options including personalized notification alerts. You can also use the CHROMA Configurator App to toggle between different colors, or select from three different lighting effects: static, breathing, and spectrum.
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Coming in 2 variant – the Mirror and Satin versions, Razer Phone 2 is priced at US$800 (about RM3328) and US$900 (about RM3744). Pre-orders are available from October 11 at 12.01AM PST, you can visit the official site for more information about the phone!

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HONOR View20 won a series of top awards at CES 2019

During last week’s CES 2019, HONOR View20 brings home a series of “Best of” awards. The new HONOR’s flagship is recognized for its powerful performance and innovative features, which includes a 48MP rear camera with AI Ultra Clarity, All-View display, 3D TOF camera and high-performance chipset.

Here is a list of the awards received by HONOR View20 from media and influencers:

Android Central’s “Best of CES 2019“ award – “An incredible value with a stunning chevron back.”

Android Headlines’ “Best of CES 2019” award

Gadget Match’s “Best of CES 2019“ award

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Gear Diary’s “Best of CES 2019“ award – “The View20 is one of those phones that resets the feature bar by which other phones are judged.”

GeekSpin’s “Best of CES 2019” award – “HONOR’s View20 … comes with a spectacular backside finish as well as tons of power and features.”

Mashable’s “Best Tech of CES 2019“ award – “HONOR has quickly become a force to be reckoned with … at CES, its View20 was easily the best phone thanks to its ‘hole punch’ display”

T3’s “Best Smartphone of CES 2019” award – “A stunning looking smartphone … the sizeable 4,000mAh battery promises to keep things ticking all day and long into the night.”

Tech Advisor’s “Best in Show 2019” award – “While most smartphones look pretty similar, the View20 has a distinctive ‘V’ effect on the back which we think looks great and a punch-hole camera at the front.”

TechRadar’s “CES Top Pick 2019” award

Trusted Reviews’ “Best of CES 2019” award – “The HONOR View20 is the first big flagship of the year and it packs the kind of specs you’d expect from such a release.”
Ubergizmo’s “Best of CES 2019” award – “HONOR is entering 2019 with an extremely promising premium handset that delivers the world’s first commercial punch-hole screen.”

HONOR View20 is featuring the world’s first HD 48MP rear camera along with an advanced 3D rear camera, which can scan and recognize real-world objects. It is also the first HONOR model to get the latest Kirin 980 AI chipset with dual NPU. It comes with GPU Turbo 2.0 and a 4,000 mAh battery too!
The new smartphone is sporting the gorgeous All-View display with a 25MP in-screen front camera. It is the first smartphone to use advanced nanolithography technology as well, which creates a vivid and dynamic V-shape color gradient with a gleaming effect on its back.

You can view more information about the device in our previous reports. More details on the global launch will take place on January 22, so stay tuned!

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Black Clover: Phantasm Knight Squad announced for Android and iOS

Alongside an action game on PS4 and PC, Black Clover will be getting a kingdom defense RPG for smartphones in Japan. The game has been given the title Black Clover: Phantasm Knight Squad and is given the genre “kingdom defense RPG”.

Here you will assemble your own team of Magic Knights comprising characters from the Black Clover series to defend the kingdom. Little is known about the game at this point, but expect more details to be made available down the line.
What we know so far is that Black Clover: Phantasm Knight Squad will be out for Android and iOS sometime in 2018.
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Update: A teaser website is now available!

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Kotodaman and Shaman King collab commences

XFLAG‘s Kotodaman will be starting its Shaman King collaboration on 31 May 2021. The Shaman King characters will be obtainable in Kotodaman from 31 May 2021, 16:00 JST to 14 June 2021, 15:59 JST. The collaboration website can be found here, showcasing the feature characters which include:

Yo Asakura
Tao Ren
Ryunosuke Umemiya
Horohoro
Faust-VIII
Anna Kyoyama
Manta Oyamada
Tamao Tamamura
Hao
Iron Maiden Jeanne
Marco
Silva
Tao Jun

Manta and Tamao are capped at 5-stars, while the rest go up to 6-stars. Players who log in to the game can get a guaranteed summon to get at least one of the collaboration characters during the collab period, besides getting gacha currency. Yo, Tao Ren, Ryunosuke, Horohoro, Faust, Anna, Manta and Tamao are available thorugh the gacha. The characters will get their respective rate-up periods.

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There’ll be an event exchange shop and associated purchasable packs, with voiced stickers featuring some of the cast. Marco, Silva, Tao Jun and Hao will be obtainable through event quests, while Jeanne will be through the co-op quest exchange shop. There’s also a quiz event that you can participate in for more rewards.
Full details about the collab can be found through the news post here.
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Kotodaman is a word puzzle RPG, where you form words to battle. As you might expect, the game requires a level of Japanese fluency.

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Hack and slash action RPG Darkness Rises to release on 21 June

We reported about the pre-registration event of Darkness Rises not long ago, and now the publisher, Nexon has announced a release date for the hack and slash action RPG! The date is set for 21 June on both iOS and Android, so mark the date down as it is just one week away from now!

Featuring innovative gameplay and gorgeous visuals, the game is set in a dark and gritty medieval world where players will experience the most intense fights against the ferocious demons. There will be a bunch of playable characters with unique abilities for players to choose from, the huge variety of weapons and skills also allows players to develop their unique strategies.

Of course, there will be PvE co-op modes and PvP arenas aside from the compelling boss fights and dungeon raids. Darkness Rises is still available for sign-ups, you can fill in your email address at their official site to pre-register and receive the exclusive in-game rewards at launch.
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 Pre-register now!

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Razer Kiyo X Review – Stream of Smoothness

Razer is no stranger to anything gaming-related. With the introduction of the Razer Kiyo X webcam, it’s time to review how it stacks up. With 60 FPS streaming capabilities and a bunch of useful and customisable features, the Kiyo X is the latest in Razer’s Kiyo webcam line, comprising of the Kiyo and Kiyo Pro.

Let’s dive right into this review of the Razer Kiyo X!

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Technical Specs

Video Resolution
1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps, 480p/30fps, 360p/30fps

Field of View
82°

Image Resolution
2.1 Megapixel

Still Image Resolution
1920 x 1080

Connection Type
USB 2.0

Focus Type
Auto

Video Encoding
YUY2(not for all video resolution)/MJPEG

Mounting Options
L shape joint and Tripod (not included)

Image Quality Settings Customizations
Yes

Cable Length
1.5 meters braided cable

Audio Codec
16 bit 48 KHz

Polar Patterns
Omnidirectional

Compatibility
PC with a free USB port
Windows 10 64-bit support
Compatible with Open Broadcaster Software and Xsplit

Design
While it obviously resembles the Razer Kiyo Pro (you can read our review of it here), the Kiyo X is noticeably smaller. The camera is 2.53 inches in diameter and 3.15 inches thick, compared to the Pro variant’s 2.77-inch diameter and 3.54-inch thickness.
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The webcam is made of ABS plastic and doesn’t feel too flimsy. As for the lens itself, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 glass is used, making it scratch-resistant and can also prevent the lens from being damaged in collisions. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s drop-proof, so don’t go thinking that it’s a military-grade laptop or something.

The Kiyo X can be mounted at just about any angle on your monitor or laptop display. You don’t need to worry about scratching or leaving pinch marks on your screen thanks to its non-slip rubber pad. It can also be set up on flat surfaces and on tripods (the product doesn’t come with its own tripod). Overall, it’s pretty effortless to mount it and it stays fixed on its position very well.
One thing to note is that unlike the Kiyo Pro, the Kiyo X’s cable cannot be removed. Storing and dealing with the 1.5 metre-long cable might be a hassle if you’re constantly on the move, but it’s not too big of an issue.

Image quality and microphone
This is the most important test for a webcam and suffice to say, the Kiyo X passes with flying colours. The image quality is excellent for its price point. The auto focus does a great job at detecting changes and focusing when it’s needed to. Even in poor lighting conditions, the webcam does a good job at maintaining the image quality.

The one drawback with the webcam is you have to choose between 1080p/30 FPS, or 720p/60 FPS. The Kiyo X does not offer a video resolution of 1080p/60 FPS. If you’re looking for a webcam that delivers 1080p at 60 FPS, then you’ll have to look for a different webcam. However, if image quality is your only concern, then the Kiyo X succeeds at that splendidly.
Resolution aside, note that the webcam does not have a cover like the Kiyo Pro. As for the audio capture quality, the built-in microphone is fine, but not amazing. It’s about the same quality as any laptop’s built-in mic.

Razer Synapse 3
Like with most Razer gadgets, the Kiyo X is compatible with Razer Synapse 3. This software lets users customise a variety of settings. From white balance to exposure, there is quite a fair bit of options to fine tune the webcam to your preference.
However, you cannot edit the video resolution settings through Razer Synapse 3, which is a bit of an inconvenience. In order to change the video resolution, you’ll need to rely on capture software like OBS.

Closing Thoughts
More than 2 times cheaper than the Razer Kiyo Pro, the Razer Kiyo X is an excellent mid-range streaming webcam. At RM 349, it’s a great choice for up and coming streamers or for anyone looking to invest in a solid webcam for virtual meetings and the like. If 1080p/60 FPS is not a requirement, I highly recommend the Razer Kiyo X for your webcam.
To learn more about the Kiyo X, visit Razer’s website. You can also head to their Shopee storefront to purchase it.

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Acer announces new gaming laptops including Predator Helios 700 at [email protected] 2019

We just tuned in live to [email protected] 2019 that’s held in New York and unsurprisingly, Acer had a few announcements up their sleeves that saw them introduce the all-new Acer Nitro 7, Predator Helios 700 and Predator CG437KP gaming monitor.

The Acer Nitro 7 gaming laptop is the latest addition to the Acer Nitro Series. Compared to its predecessor, Nitro 5, the new Nitro 7 is equipped with a 9th Gen Intel Core processor and the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics. Designed with a sleek metal chassis, the Nitro 7 is 19.9 mm thin and incredibly light, weighting at only 2.5kg. Also, an upgraded version of Nitro 5 that includes the Acer CoolBoost technology has also just been announced.

Meet the all-new member of the Acer #Nitro Series: The #Nitro7. ✅Design: 19.9 mm thin with a sleek metal chassis✅Display: 15.6" FHD IPS, 144Hz refresh rate and 3 ms Overdrive✅Performance: #9thGen @Intel® Core™ processor & latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX graphics#NextAtAcer pic.twitter.com/lwIc09tt3c
— Acer (@Acer) April 11, 2019
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A new gaming monitor will also be joining the fray and it’s huge! Measured at an impressive 43 inches, it’s the all-new Predator CG437KP gaming monitor. Its resolution can go as high up to 3840 x 2160 and with a 144Hz refresh rate, not a single TV can rival it and same can be said for other gaming monitors.

That’s not all as a more powerful and superbly-designed gaming laptop in Predator Helios 700 was announced. It’s equipped with a game-changing HyperDrift sliding keyboard that improves thermals and ergonomics of a gaming laptop. With 9th Gen Intel Core i9 processors and graphics supported by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or 2080, this gaming laptop is surely one to keep an eye on. Its predecessor, Predator Helios 300, is also getting its own upgraded version.

Introducing the all-new #Helios700. #NextAtAcer✅Innovation: Revolutionary HyperDrift sliding keyboard for improved thermals and ergonomics ✅Power: Up to #9thGen @Intel® Core™ i9 processors✅Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 2070 or 2080 graphics https://t.co/yPhcoTvgWr pic.twitter.com/iIWY7YJc6d
— Acer (@Acer) April 11, 2019

Plenty of other Predator gadgets were announced as well such as the Galea 311 headset, Cestus 330 mouse, Aethon 300 keyboard and lastly the M-Utility Backpack.

For more information on [email protected], you can visit Acer’s official website.

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TSUBASA+ is an AR game based on the classic manga series

Augmented reality (AR) games seem to be in-trend these days, with TSUBASA+ added to the mix. This new AR game is based on the classic Captain Tsubasa manga series by Yōichi Takahashi.

Developed by MIRAIRE, TSUBASA+ is an AR game that turns the world around you into one full of the football mood. Honestly, there aren’t a lot of details about the game yet. But we did pick out a few likely features from the official webpage.

So far, we know that you can add characters from the series to your team, have football stadiums appear near you, and “compete with TSUBASA+ users all around the world”.

MIRAIRE has yet to confirm which mobile platforms will be able to play TSUBASA+ but we expect it to be Android and iOS as usual. We also know for sure that the game will be out in 2020 and will be available in eight different languages.
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Netflix drops trailer for Shaman King

Earlier today, Netflix uploaded an English-subtitled trailer for the 2021 remake of Shaman King. You can watch the trailer here:

Based on the trailer above, Shaman King will release on an unspecified date on Netflix later this year. In comparison, the reboot will air in Japan on 1st April 2021. Thus, it is extremely likely that the anime will air after that date, considering the trend with Netflix and its anime releases.

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Based on Hiroyuki Takei’s manga of the same name, the shounen anime first aired back in 2001. It ran for 64 episodes. However, its popularity was ultimately overshadowed by the likes of other shounen anime such as Naruto and Hunter x Hunter.
Despite being 20 years old, a large number of the voice cast from the 2001 version will reprise their roles in the 2021 reboot. Some of the returning voice talents include:
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Romi Park as Tao Ren
Minami Takayam as Hao Asakura
Megumi Hayashibara as Anna Kyouyama
Katsuyuki Konishi as Amidamaru
Inuko Inuyama as Manta Oyamada

Unfortunately, Yuuko Satou, who voiced protagonist Yoh Asakura in the 2001 version will not be taking up the role in the reboot. In her place is Yoko Hikasa.
Regardless, those who grew up watching Shaman King in their childhood ought to be excited for the remake. Stay tuned to Shaman King (2021)’s Netflix page.

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Check out the Acer Predator Flash Sale at Sunway Pyramid this July 2022

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Malaysians should save the date for some flash sale deals from Acer Predator this coming July at Blue Atrium, Sunway Pyramid!

From 10 AM to 12 PM on 2 and 3 July 2022, the Acer Predator Flash Sale offers the following:

                                        PRODUCT

                                        REGULAR PRICE (RM)

                                        PROMO PRICE (RM)

                                        Predator Triton 500 (PT516-51s-70NF)

                                        8999

                                        7499

                                        Predator Helios 300 (PH317-55-76CR)

                                        6999

                                        6099

                                        Aspire Vero (AV15-51-522W)

                                        2999

                                        2399

                                        Aspire 3 (A314-35-C1EO)

                                        1699

                                        1329

                                        Aspire 3 (A314-35-C3ZU)

                                        1699

                                        1329

                                        XZ396CX

                                        1299

                                        899

                                        EI242QRP

                                        679

                                        499

                                        AOPEN 24CV1Y

                                        469

                                        389

                                        AcerPure Cool Air Purifier (C1-AC530-20W)

                                        1299

                                        599

                                        AcerPure Cool Air Purifier (C1-AC530-20G)

                                        1299

                                        599

                                        AcerPure Cozy Air Circulator (F1-AF551-20W)

                                        599

                                        289

                                        Predator Cestus 330 Gaming Mouse

                                        269

                                        89

                                        Acer Thin n Light USB Wireless Mouse (Carbon Blue)

                                        99

                                        1

                                        Predator RGB Mousepad

                                        299

                                        89

                                        Predator Mousepad M Size (Meteor Shower)

                                        89

                                        29

                                        Predator Gaming Utility Backpack

                                        469

                                        199

                                        Predator Gaming Urban Backpack

                                        279

                                        99

                                        Predator Reflective Bag

                                        129

                                        59

                                        Acer Urban Entry Backpack V2

                                        59

                                        1

                                        Acer Laptop Sleeve 14-inch (Blue)

                                        169

                                        19

                                        Predator Reflective Hoodie

                                        299

                                        159

                                        Predator Reflective T-Shirt

                                        89

                                        39.90

                                        Predator Portable Vacuum Suction Bottle

                                        99

                                        49

                                        Predator Snapback Cap

                                        69

                                        29

                                        Predator Reflective Mask

                                        49

                                        9.90

Be sure to snap up those deals before they’re all gone!

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A Quick Chat With GB.Fenrir – Malaysia’s Only Representative For PlayStation League Asia 2018!

Recently on the 13th May, the Sony’s PlayStation League Asia 2018 for FIFA 18 was held at the Battle Arena. Players who qualified as the best in Asia were there and we have our very own Malaysian player,  Muhamad Luqman Haziq Hajiman, who is the only sole Malaysian player qualified for the league. The FIFA 18 PlayStation League Asia tournament was to be held on the 13th May which will award the champion $10,000 USD and a ticket to Amsterdam to compete further in the FIFA eWorld Cup 2018.

For the Malay version click here OR for the Chinese version click here.

If you’d like to know more about him you can follow his official Facebook and Twitter page or watch the interview video below:
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However Luqman ‘GB.Fenrir’ Haziq was defeated by Jay ‘Shing’ Cheung from Hong Kong in the Quarter Finals on Sunday. Their game was intense as it was brought to over time and even a penalty tie breaker which Shing won with a 3-2. In the second game, Shing managed to score the first goal which gave him a lead but GB.Fenrir managed to tie 2-2 in the first half. Sadly, in the second half, Shing lead the game again with a 3-2 and won the match when the time ran out.

Despite the loss, Fenrir did not lose his spirit and hopes to come back again next year as a better and stronger player. It was a pleasure to have met him at Battle Arena before his tournament and interviewed him.
At the end of the tournament, Ega ‘Eggsy_UG’ Rahmaditya, from Indonesia won the championship title and qualify to play in Amsterdam! Eggsy is the youngest player (18 years old) in the tournament and also the youngest player to qualify for the PlayStation League Asia 2018.

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Fifa 23 World Cup 2022 Update Available Worldwide

The Fifa 23 World Cup 2022 game mode is available now as an update at no additional cost. Fifa 23 fans can play as any of the 32 qualified nations in a recreation of the full Fifa World Cup 2022 from the opening match to the final game.

Fans will be able to play in a variety of game modes including Fifa World Cup: Live, Your Fifa World Cup, as well as take part in a variety of new Fifa Ultimate Team Campaigns.

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Running from November 21st through to December 18th, Fifa World Cup: Live, an EA Sports World Cup experience, will be available to players only on Fifa 23. This live experience will be updated during the Group and Knockout Stages of the tournament, allowing players to follow along with authentic fixtures and squads for each game. Additionally, fans can rewrite history live, by changing the outcome of any past fixture and reimagining the result in real-time.
EA has also issued 12 new Fifa World Cup digital covers, with Fifa 23 Cover Star Kylian Mbappé and football icon Zinédine Zidane highlighting the French regional cover.
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“I’m thrilled to feature on the special edition Fifa World Cup Cover for Fifa 23, alongside French and football legend Zinédine Zidane,” said Kylian Mbappé. “He was someone I always looked up to and aspired to be like, and to now be on the cover with him is a true honor.”
Regional covers in other parts of the world include Jude Bellingham/David Beckham (England), Christian Pulisic/Clint Dempsey (USA), Kai Havertz/Rudi Völler (Germany), Pedri/Xabi Alonso (Spain), Joao Felix/Luis Figo (Portugal) and more.
Unique holiday offerings level up the Fifa Ultimate Team experience, with brand new FUT campaigns being released from November 11th through to December 23rd, bringing players closer to the action than ever before. There will also be live items that receive progression upgrades based on each nation’s progress throughout the journey. Authentic team kits, stadium dressings, visuals, match balls, dedicated commentary and more will carry fans all the way through to the final crowning of the world’s champion. Additionally, fans who play Fifa 23 by January 3, 2023, will get two Fifa WorldCup History Makers to add to their Fifa Ultimate Team.
Launching throughout the “World Cup Path to Glory” event, running from November 11th-23th, FUT fans can look forward to 30 unique World Cup Heroes, presented in a custom World Cup-themed Hero shell.
Now through November 19th fans can cast their vote for who will win it all with the Fifa World Cup predictor on EA.com. By making a prediction linked to their EA account, fans will receive three Limited Time Fifa World Cup Player Items✝ to add to their squad in Fifa 23 Ultimate Team.
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Tales of Crestoria in final stages, launch impending

Via the game’s official Twitter account, Bandai Namco announced that the Japanese and English language versions of Tales of Crestoria are currently at their final stages, and a launch will follow suit soon.

The game was previously delayed from June 2020 release to an unknown date in order for the develop to address certain issues reported during the beta test and to make way for final adjustments.

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Tagawa Tomomi, Producer for Tales of Crestoria had the following message to say:
The Latest Update Regarding Service Launch
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Thank you for your continued support of Tales of Crestoria. As I know many of you are excitedly awaiting the game, I have some news regarding the release date.
We are currently in the final stages of the Japanese and English versions of the game and plan to launch it in the near future. The profound story experience revolving around the keyword “Sin,” and above all, the long awaited day that Kanata’s adventures will begin will soon be here. We hope you will wait just a while longer until the final preparations for your departure are complete.
In addition, in order to synchronize the start of service worldwide, we plan to allow the game to be installed from the store before the service starts. We will be doing maintenance until the service starts, so we hope you can wait for the start information on the official social media accounts and sites.
The other day, the number of pre-registrations exceeded one million worldwide. Thank you to everyone who registered in advance.
We would like to thank all of you who have been waiting for us for a long time, and the whole development team will do our absolute best to make sure that the game emerges as polished it can be. We hope you look forward to playing it.

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Memento Mori Announces Collaboration With Cryptract and Mitrasphere Coming This Winter

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Memento Mori has just announced later this winter, they will be having a collaboration with the other Bank of Innovation Inc titles Cryptract and Mitrasphere.
The announcement came from an official facebook post which also includes a preview of a limited-time special title screen for Memento Mori.

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At time of writing, Not much details has been revealed regarding the collaboration between the three titles under Bank of Innovation other than the scheduled period the collaboration will take place on as mentioned above.
Memento Mori is an idle game that is available for Android and iOS which supports English and Japanese Audio as well as English, Japanese, Korean and Traditional Chinese subtitles.
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While Cryptract is a mobile turned-based RPG that has players controlling 2D characters to fight against a monster invasion and Mitrasphere is a Role Playing Game.
It is important to take note that Mitrasphere announced its end of service almost a month ago with an offline version being developed to ensure that players can keep the game with them beyond the end of service date which is scheduled on 30th of June 2023.
For further information regarding the collaboration between the three titles you may follow the official Memento Mori Facebook account.

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Enigmite’s Prophecy pre-registration opens

Century Games has just opened up pre-registrations for Enigmite’s Prophecy, its upcoming three-match RPG for the Android and iOS platforms.

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Description of the game as follows via the Enigmite’s Prophecy store page:
◆ Journey into a mesmerizing fantasy
Hard times have come. You, Wisla, must fight to lift a deadly magical enchantment on your sister which has spread through the land. You have no choice but to brave a path to the “Fountain of Life”.
Fate will not allow you to undertake this journey alone. Indeed, you will cross paths with a Mysterious Girl capable of bending the laws of space and time. She will reveal secrets of the Ancient Elves… and wants to give you a chance to change Promethea’s destiny.
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◆ An inspired blend of classic puzzle + RPG gaming
Get ready to enjoy one of the most enjoyable takes on the classic puzzle genre anywhere. Mix and match combos (e.g. sets of three, crosses, one-of-a-kind, and other special combos) to gather Energy and win battles.
Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test as you charge up your hero’s Energy levels by clearing Gems. Race to accumulate Energy by mixing and matching Gems to cast special Skills to turn the battle in your favor.
Experience an amazing visual buffet of beautiful special effects, battle animations and thrilling RPG-style combat.
◆ 100+ gorgeous crafted heroes to choose from
Our team has spent countless hours bringing hundreds of models to life across a huge range of actions and poses.
Five major clans and classes to choose from provides each hero with a unique contribution.
Get to know your charming heroes by unlocking clues revealing secret backstories and the complex entanglements and “Bonds” between some. Each has a story to tell.
◆ Fully voice acted for a highly immersive experience
Watch on as a truly original fantasy epic comes alive before your eyes. Nearly a million words of story authored over 2 years of composition have been brought to your screen.
The story and each of the 100+ hero characters have been brought to life by our voice acting team.
◆ A game of depth and variety
Sky Island – Become the master of a mysterious relic left by the ancients; gather resources to craft combat items and enhance your Chimera. Prepare yourself well against this dangerous world!
The Forgotten Land – a casual fast challenge mode with bountiful rewards for the skillful!
Join forces with other players in PvE modes (“Spar” and “Guild Dungeon”). Defeat powerful bosses and earn bountiful prizes!
Take part in 1v1 and 3v3 PvP Arenas to test your mettle against other players. Climb through the rankings for the ultimate prize!
Spacetime Domain – a “roguelike” scenario where you rewrite the fate of Promethea with a trip through time…
The Memory Corridor – travel back to witness the formative experiences of your unique heroes.

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EVO Online 2021 Off To A Rocky Start After Its First Weekend

EVO Online 2021 isn’t off to the amazing launch it was hoping for, following technical hiccups and a lack of festivity in the air.

Netizens have criticized this year’s EVO Online, the online edition of the popular fighting game tournament for several decisions made by the organizers, including one blunder that lead to the Latin American finals for Guilty Gear Strive not being broadcasted.

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The first complaint was how EVO would be handling its pools. For a lot of people pools were their shot at 90 seconds of fame, as even amateur fighting game players had a shot at being featured on the big screen at the start of the open tournament.
However, this year EVO has done away with that, only streaming later into the tournament where the roster would be populated with more well-known players.
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Combining that with Sony’s acquisition of EVO this year, some users like Advancing_Guard on reddit have voiced their complaints.
“It’s kind of like watching the Olympics and only watching the finals.”, they said in a post which got 399 upvotes. “This feels kind of basic for a tournament. I mean, there’s Tekken pools going on RIGHT NOW and they are just showing reruns of Street Fighter V warm-ups. Disappointing first showing for SONY”.
It’s no one’s fault that it’s literally too dangerous to have a public event right now
Another issue criticized by fans is the format of EVO 2021 itself- rather than be one hyped out weekend, they’ve had to split up the tournaments into regions instead. It’s not entirely their fault- with big games like Street Fighter and Tekken refusing to adopt rollback netcode, matches will become borderline unplayable over long enough distances.
Even Guilty Gear Strive, despite sporting better netcode isn’t immune to this, with connectivity between Mexico and Latin American countries being so bad it prompted the Latin American finals to not be broadcast.

Due to technical and network issues, we’re unable to broadcast the conclusion of the LATAM Guilty Gear -Strive- Top 8.
Broadcast continues with TEKKEN 7 at 5:30 PM PT at https://t.co/pRm0CRtOd0. pic.twitter.com/98HUsFvLGo
— EVO (@EVO) August 7, 2021

Naturally, fans took this window to roast the EVO Twitter account, for including Mexico in the Latin American region despite being part of continental North America and the sheer amount of distance between Argentina and Mexico.
The General Lack of Hype
Of course, the biggest complaint with EVO 2021 so far has been the amalgamation of all of this- a lack of hype. For many, EVO is more than just a tournament- it’s a celebration of fighting games. It’s big fighting game reveals, and fans going mad as Daigo performs a feat that will haunt Justin Wong for the rest of his career.

Of course, some of it can’t be helped- the event had to be online this year to happen at all, and no one’s blaming the organizers for that. But at a time like now the FGC community wanted a big event to look forward to, and a tournament that’s not even streaming all of its matches and plagued by network issues just isn’t going to cut it when everyone’s stir crazy from being stuck at home.

Another user, ShiningRarity, even compared it to last year’s EVO before it was cancelled, saying the old system of having one weekend dedicated to specific games works way better in terms of clarity for viewers.
“I think there’s only so much that can be blamed on the Pandemic in terms of how it’s being ran”, their comment writes. “Last year’s Evo I felt had way more communication and hype behind it, this year’s promotion has been confusing at some times and non-existent in others”.
“Last year’s proposed format of each game having its own weekend to be played with some exhibitions thrown in made a lot more sense than the weird clusterfuck of this year where some games are getting two separate tournaments and a bunch of preliminary tournaments for some of the bigger games while cramming all of the major tournaments into 2 weekends.”

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Dunoo, the voice behind Lakad Matatag, passes away due to Covid-19

Aldrin Paulo Pangan, also known as ‘Dunoo’, ‘Kuya D’ and the voice behind ‘Lakad matatag’, passed away today from complications Covid-19.

Dunoo is a well-respected shoutcaster within the Filipino Dota 2 community. He is most famous for crying out and coining the iconic Dota 2 phrase, ‘Lakad matatag, normalin normalin’ together with fellow shoutcaster Marlon “Lon” Marcelo. The phrase was born when Dunoo and Lon commentated on the February 2018 ESL One Katowice third game between Fnatic and Team Secret in Tagalog.

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Here is a translated clip of the legendary call during the game:

So popular was the call, that Valve actually included it as a chat wheel in the game that players can unlock via the TI8 Battle Pass. Other than ‘Lakad matatag’, the chat wheel also included four other voice lines by Dunoo and Lon, such as ‘Easiest money of my life’ and ‘Echo Slamma Jamma’.
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Dunoo and Lon’s voice lines further blew up in popularity when OG, who were frequently using the chat wheel in their TI8 matches, won the competition.
Dunoo’s passing is deeply felt amongst the Dota 2 esports community, with pro teams like Fnatic and Team Secret paying their final respects to the shoutcaster. Our own condolences to his friends, family and colleagues, affected by this tragedy.

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SD Shin Kamen Rider Rumble Henshins Their Way to Nintendo Switch and Steam

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced that SD Shin Kamen Rider Rumble will be coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam. The game is a beat em’ up/hack and slash genre that is based on the movie – Shin Kamen Rider, which airs in Cinemas in Japan in March 2023.

SD Shin Kamen Rider features a SD visual style as well as various power up systems for players to experience. There will be a total of six low-class members of SHOCKER in the usual stages. Additionally, players will face off against enemies and stage gimmicks as well as one-on-one combat.

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One of the highlights to the game is the challenging boss battles against the advanced members of SHOCKER. While players might face defeat in battle, the items collect can strengthen them and the Cyclone. Powering the Cyclone will allow players to skip through the stages that have been cleared and even get reinforced items to advance in battle.
Shin Kamen Rider
Shin Kamen Rider was produced as part of the 50th anniversary project for Kamen Rider back in 3rd April 2021. Hideaki Anno who is best known for Neon Genesis Evangelion, was the one who had written and directed the film.
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For more information on SD Shin Kamen Rider Rumble, do check out the official Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia website here.

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Milim vs Ramiris – Which Octagram unit should you get in Slime ISEKAI Memories?

Now that Slime ISEKAI Memories players have enough Octagram Emblems to purchase an Octagram unit, who should they go for? Unlike other characters in the game, Octagram units are 5★ characters who boast superior stats and skills compared to most of the other characters.

It took months for players to gather enough emblems just to be able to purchase an Octagram character. The game currently has the options of [The Proud Dragon Demon Lord] Milim Nava and [The Creator] Ramiris. Let’s take a look at both units to see which one should you go for.

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[The Proud Dragon Demon Lord] Milim Nava is a space-element unit who deals physical damage. She not only boasts the highest ATK in the game by over 200 points, even her Secret Skill has a higher multiplier than any other character. Her single-target Secret Skill hits at 470% normal damage, as opposed to 450% for 5★ characters. Combine that with a self-buff that guarantees pierce together with a team-wide crit rate buff, and you have the best damage dealer in the game. On top of that, she has the 2nd highest HP in the game!
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[The Creator] Ramiris is a wind-element unit who deals magical damage. She boasts both the highest HP and DEF in the game. Sadly, unlike Octagram Milim whose Secret Skill has a higher damage multiplier compared to her peers, Ramiris’s Secret Skill targets all enemies and at the same 270%, similar to other 5★ multi-target characters. However, her greatest strength is her first skill, which can instantly heal more than half of your team’s HP. Sadly, with an SP cost of 55 her heal is much more expensive to use compared to other healers. As for her second skill, Ramiris slightly increases the ATK of her fellow wind-element units by 5%.
Comparing between the two units and the current meta, [The Proud Dragon Demon Lord] Milim Nava is simply the superior choice. While Octagram Ramiris possesses the strongest heal in the game, the expensive SP cost of it makes it very unattractive. On top of that, she has a worse Secret Skill. Given the game’s meta prefers higher damaging units, Octagram Milim is the clear winner by a long shot. She’s the ultimate damage dealer—combining the strengths of Gazel and Diablo without any of their weaknesses. That, and her high HP means she will last longer than any other high ATK unit.
As such, we highly recommend spending your Octagram Emblems to get [The Proud Dragon Demon Lord] Milim Nava in Slime ISEKAI memories. You will not regret it.
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SLIME - ISEKAI MemoriesPublisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentDeveloper: Wright Flyer StudiosRelease Date: 2021-10-28Android, iOS
Enter the world of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime in a new 3D battle RPG!
You won't want to miss this riveting, new adventure that brings together your favorite series characters—Rimuru, Great Sage, Gobta, Shion, Shuna, Benimaru, Gabiru, and more—and introduces brand new ones!

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Disorder will have another test, this time in Thailand on 17 October

After Disorder‘s previous Closed Beta Test, what’s next? Another test, that’s what! The official post states it is for Thailand, with no mention of other countries. It will begin 17 October (UTC+7), 10AM. For players outside of the region, VPN may be necessary to access. The test is for Android only.

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According to the Facebook post, players will stand a chance to get a $20 voucher by sharing the post. Every 100 shares will be an additional voucher, for a maximum of five.
For this test, it would seem data will not be erased, so interested players should try to get in. There is currently no stated end date for the test.
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Slug it out in a world where armed factions fight for nuclear weapons and economic power. With 14 characters separated into five categories based on roles, how will you survive? Will you be teaming up? Will it be a free-for-all battle? How will you be managing your character’s growth?
Check out their official website for other announcements too.

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Knights Chronicle Open for Pre-Registration Now!

Knights Chronicle (ナイツクロニクル) was last heard in October with their Closed Beta Test. Now that the beta test is over, Netmarble, the developer has announced their Pre-Registration event as the game is close to being launched. Covered in our previous article, Knights Chronicle is a 3D turn-based action RPG that allows players to battle against others in real time as well.

Here’s their latest game trailer that they recently released:

Prior to their successful release of Seven Knights, Knights Chronicle will probably be their next successful title as the game features very beautiful 3D graphics for a mobile game. With cute anime characters and and a rich story line, the game has garnered plenty of positive reviews from their CBT. Of course the developers will seek to improve on the game to provide the best mobile gaming experience for players. I only hope that they will have an English version of the game as well (I dig turn-based RPGs a lot!).

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Since Netmarble has launched their pre-registration, I believe the game will be coming to us real soon. With a milestone event posted on their website, those who pre-register will receive up to 200 gems and a 4-star character when the game launches. So get in there and help them achieve that 30,000 pre-registration target!
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To pre-register, there is a drop bar at the top of your screen (if you are using PC) with 3 icons; Email, LINE, Twitter. If you’d like to receive an email update, just click on the email icon, insert your email and you are done! For LINE, use a QR Scanner and scan the code, open the link using LINE app and follow Netmarble. Once the game is released,  you will be notified!
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Black Desert Mobile: World Boss Karanda and Regular Season Node Wars

Black Desert Mobile has announced the availability of Karanda – a new World Boss – and regular season of Node Wars! Level up your characters through the in-depth combat systems of the game!

Team up with other Adventurers to take on the World Boss! With the arrival of the new World Boss Karanda, participate in a collaborative battle mode where you can topple the deadliest of enemies and claim special rewards for its defeat. To battle Karanda at its spawn location, Adventurers will need to be above level 50. This Queen of the Harpies has unparalleled speed and strength that can attack those nearby as she soars through the skies.

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In addition, the regular season of Node Wars has begun with the end of the pre-season. Large-scale PvP Node Wars continue to allow guilds to fight against each other to conquer Nodes. Winning Guilds in Node Wars will claim ownership of Nodes, along with large sums of silver. The regular season will take place from 8 to 10 PM server time on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Days of Node Wars differ on Node location.

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Last but not least, the Sorceress class will be coming to Black Desert Mobile. Adventurers who agree to receive push notifications through the official website will get updates on the new class and get a coupon for in-game items. A pre-release event will also run until the first update of February, offering rewards to those who log in to the game everyday.
How will the Sorceress fare against Karanda in Black Desert Mobile? Why don’t you find out?

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[E3 2019] Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad is a new RPG for Android and iOS

Earlier today, Ubisoft announced Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad, a new mobile RPG for Android and iOS. The game was first teased in October last year and was called Tom Clancy’s Secret Project Alpha.

Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad will feature characters from the various Tom Clancy games including Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six Siege, and The Division and pit them against one another. Characters that have been confirmed so far are Megan (The Division), Sam Fisher (Splinter Cell), Montagne (Rainbow 6), Caveira (Rainbow 6), Nomad (Ghost Recon), and El Sueño (Ghost Recon).

In this game, you create teams of five characters to play against other teams in 5v5 matches. Each character has a unique skill and star level that can be upgraded to make them stronger. Moreover, you can give your characters armors or upgrade their weapons to improve their stats.

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As for the available modes to the game, Ubisoft has confirmed that Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad will have a story-driven campaign. It will also have a PvP Arena and Guild Wars.
You can go to the game’s official website to find out more or pre-register. Those who pre-register will get to unlock Walker, an exclusive Ghost Recon Breakpoint character.

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Fantasy War Tactics R, season 2 of Fantasy War Tactics coming soon!

Announced by Nexon, the popular mobile strategy RPG, Fantasy War Tactics will be updated with Season 2 for their South Korea version next week. The new season is named Fantasy War Tactics R, which the “R” stands for “Rebirth”. Check out the new season trailer below (credits to mmoculture):

If you don’t know about Fantasy War Tactics yet, the game is a classic SRPG with a vast map of 12 regions and 180 dungeons to explore, PvP battles which featured an isometric grid-based strategic battle system, and more than 50 heroes to choose from. The first season was released globally on November 5, 2015!

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Combat in Fantasy War Tactics
The second season continues the main storyline from its first season while adding new heroes and functions. The game also comes with new hero growth system plus improvements on user interface and user experience. It will be soon released in South Korea, no news on global release yet.
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FEH Legendary Banner Reveal [September]

Intelligent System’s mobile game title FEH (Fire Emblem Heroes) is back at it again with its monthly Legendary Banner, this time for the month of September, it’ll feature Plumeria: Lewd Dream.

Plumeria: Lewd Dream is an original character in Fire Emblem Heroes that appears in Book IV in the game’s story mode. She is now summon-able as A Mythic Hero with Astra Blessing, she is also a Red Flier Dancer unit.

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 This is her featured skillset:
Weapon: Flower of Plenty (Mt: 14, Rng: 2)
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Grants Res+3. Grants Atk/Res +3 to allies within 5 rows and 3 columns centered on unit during combat.
Assist: Sweet Dreams
Grants another action to target ally and grants Atk/Spd/Def/Res +3 to target ally for 1 turn. Inflicts Atk/Spd/Def/Res -4 on nearest foes within 4 spaces of target ally through foe’s next action. (Cannot target an ally with Sing or Dance. This skill threated as Sing or Dance.)
Slot A: Atk/Res Push 4
At start of combat, if unit’s HP ≥ 25%, grants Atk/Res +7 but after combat, if unit attacked, deals 5 damage to unit.
Slot B: Sabogate Spd 3
At start of turn, if any foe’s Res ≤ unit’s Res -3 and that foe is adjacent to another foe, inflicts Spd-7 on that foe through its next action.
Slot C: Atk/Res Rein 3
Inflicts Atk/Res -4 on foes within 2 spaces during combat.
Plumeria is here to bless us during the Astra season as a support Mythic hero by filling up the role of a buffer dancer unit. Her skillset is pretty decent but her saving grace comes from the combination of Weapon and Assist skill by effectively buffing up the stats of all of your allied units.

The other unit in this Legendary Banner features:
Red

Lif
Plumeria
Legendary Seliph

Blue

Legendary Ephraim
Legendary Lucina
Lilith

Green

Legendary Celica
Brave Micaiah
Yune

Colorless

Julian
Duma
Legendary Leif

The Legendary Banner will be featured on 30th September till 6th October.
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Fire Emblem HeroesPublisher: NintendoDeveloper: Intelligent SystemsRelease Date: 2017-02-02Android, iOS
Nintendo's hit strategy-RPG Fire Emblem series, which has been going strong for more than 25 years, continues its journey on smart devices.

Fight battles customized for touch screens and on-the-go play. Summon characters from across the Fire Emblem universe. Develop your Heroes' skills, and take them to new heights. This is your adventure—a Fire Emblem that's like nothing you've seen before!

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Pokemon Fans keep making comparisons about the new Legendary Bike Pokemon with 5D’s

After the recent reveal of new information about Pokemon Violet and Pokemon Scarlet from the Pokemon present, Pokemon fans have some pretty interesting opinion about the two new Legendary Bike Pokemon.

In the Pokemon Presents, while they showed through various of new information about Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet with stuff like the region’s name, some of the trainers in the Paldea region and as well as the new gimmick of Terastalizing where your Pokemon can turn into a crystalised form.

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But there was one particular feature that was shown that caught a lot of interest within the Pokemon community,  that the trainers were able to mount onto the two legendary bike Pokemon like a motorcycle, and they are able to traverse on land, sea and air.
After realising that we are able to ride the legendaries, fans were quick to jump on the meme wagon due to how absurd Koraidon looked when riding it as compared to Miraidon.
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Miraidon: Badass futuristic motorbike that cruises across the landscape
Koraidon: https://t.co/L4O1KuF0P7 pic.twitter.com/0MvYP6s7ak
— Ultima📛 | #вʟм (@UltimaShadowX) August 3, 2022

Unreasonably pissed that Miraidon runs. #PokemonScarletViolet pic.twitter.com/gUo5PUUjRs
— MorningMoon (@morningmoonmeme) August 3, 2022

Making fun of how you were able to ride the legendaries in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet wasn’t the only thing that fans did, they had also compared it to other popular franchises with bike riding, especially with Yu-Gi-Oh 5D’s.

POKEMON BATTLES ON MOTORCYCLES
POKEMON 5DS pic.twitter.com/TEAkrqzaQM
— Patterrz (@Patterrz) August 3, 2022

なるほどね pic.twitter.com/P9kUYCtg4D
— 雷仁 (@raijin110th) August 3, 2022

Pokémon 5ds confirmed pic.twitter.com/mMApVw42TK
— Xenius (@samvadiegola) August 3, 2022

Yu-Gi-Oh 5D’s wasn’t the only franchise that got the spotlight, fans had also compared it to the popular Japanese superhero media franchise – Kamen Rider Ryuki, by pointing out that the legendary bike forms looked similar to how it shared similar features to the bikes in Kamen Rider Ryuki.

Ah shit the new Pokemon looks sick pic.twitter.com/UST99NeLKS
— Darius Chan (@Chan_Darius) June 6, 2022

Kamen rider ryuki 🤝 PokémonBichos que viram motocicletas pic.twitter.com/DCxoZEl9iR
— Henrique ☀ (@Taiyoboy75) August 3, 2022

Kamen rider called they want their bikes back pic.twitter.com/FCN6J4ysXl
— CYBERLORD/VA (@CybeRX32560414) August 4, 2022

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Marvel’s Spider-Man Review – A game that is totally worth the hype

First announced during E3 2016, Marvel’s Spider-Man has kept us waiting for 2 years and now the game is finally going live on September 7! We are lucky to be able to enjoy the game before the official release, where after a few hours of playing, it’s safe to say that the game is totally worth the hype. Check out our Marvel’s Spider-Man review below to know why we love it!

*May contain spoilers, read at your own risk*

Introduction
Developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Marvel’s Spider-Man is an open-world action-adventure game exclusively for PlayStation 4. The game tells a brand new story of Peter Parker aka Spider-Man, which it is not tied to any existing films or comic books but features a lot of aspects that fans would be familiar with.
The Story (referring from Wikipedia)
The protagonist, 23-years-old Peter Parker has been the Spider-Man for 8 years and has settled into his role as protector of New York City. Early in the story, Spider-Man defeats Wilson Fisk, a philanthropist who runs a criminal empire under his alter ego The Kingpin. Afterwards, a new gang known as the Inner Demons emerges to take over Fisk’s territory.
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In his journey of taking out the Inner Demons, Peter learns that Martin Li, one of New York’s most prominent philanthropists, leads the Inner Demons under his alter-ego Mister Negative. Martin also runs the F.E.A.S.T. shelters located across the city, which complicates things for Peter’s personal life as his Aunt May works at F.E.A.S.T.

The Game Features
Marvel’s Spider-Man allows players to transverse around the open-world New York City using Spider-Man abilities such as web-slinging and wall-crawling freely. You can explore the city or complete side missions all you want, then get back to the main story missions when you are ready for it.
There are plenty of areas to explore, which many of the New York City’s iconic landmarks including Chinatown and Central Park can be seen in the game. The street views are also very detailed that makes you feel like you are actually walking or web-swinging across the city yourself.

Playing the main story missions leads you to a bunch of cinematic cutscenes (they are great to watch), usually follows with some small fights. You will then be required to defeat a few bosses. Every one of them has their unique battle style, you will require different strategies to bring them down. For example, you will need to web up Wilson Fisk before you can attack him (or else he will block every attack you do).

While for the side missions, you will be able to complete some random events such as saving hostages or taking down robbers. Completing these earns you some EXP and Crime Tokens, where you can use it to craft different Spider suits (most of them have their unique special power) as well as upgrading your gadgets. Better gadget means easier opponents, so it is important to get those Tokens to power up yourself. Taking photos of the landmarks also gives you Landmark Tokens to craft more Spider suits.

Obviously, side missions don’t unlock themselves. You will have to unlock the area via reactivating the surveillance towers so that side missions would appear on the map. Or, you can use your Spider-sense to scan the surrounding for side missions. Your Spider-sense can be used to detect enemies around you too!
There is also a lot of stuff such as backpacks and newspapers that you can collect around the city (to learn more about the game’s story). Collecting backpacks is one of my favourite things to do as it always comes up with something very interesting (eg: menu from the Peter Parker’s first date with MJ or a Spider plushie). You can get skill points to learn new skills that match your playstyle, which the skills fall into 3 categories – Innovator, Defender and Webslinger.
Looks at this adorable Spider Plushie!
The game features puzzle solving as well. For instance, you will need to fix the robotic arm in Dr Otto Octavius’s laboratory by arranging the circuit diagrams. Some puzzles are not easy to solve, you will probably go through a few trial and errors before you can find a correct way to do it.

Other than playing as the Spider-Man and Peter Parker himself, you will be able to play as Mary Jane Watson (MJ) in certain moments of the game. As MJ is not that good at fighting, the stages involving her mostly require you to solve puzzles, stealth through the area, or escape from the area. Through controlling MJ, you will be able to know more about her inner thoughts on the reasons why she broke up with Peter Parker.
There will be plenty of characters from the Spider-Man series making an appearance in the game. Some of them may aid Spider-Man through the challenges, while some of them may lose their lives in certain events. Of course, it is not a Marvel game if there is no Easter Eggs, so pay attention to your surroundings and be surprised!

Not to mention that you can also hi-five or shake hands with the citizen, some citizen might even take pictures of you when they see you (he is the friendly neighbourhood hero after all). There will be a photo mode allowing you to stop at any moments for impressive shots. You can add in all kinds of filters, stickers or backgrounds on your shots. We tried a bit and we love it!
Here are some of the photos we took using the photo mode:

The Actions
The fast-paced combats in Marvel’s Spider-Man are definitely exhilarating. You can perform all kinds of combos with different buttons – hit the opponents on air, webbing them to the wall, throw objects at them or execute a stylish finishing move on them. Noted that certain enemies require special strategies to deal damage on them, there will be QTEs on certain stages too.

Well, even the powerful Spider-Man can be defeated too, which means you can’t just perform your actions recklessly. Thanks to his Spider-sense and reflexes, you will be warned before the enemy attacks you so that you can dodge and perform counter-attacks at the right timing. The good news is, you can fill up focus bar by getting combos or perform air attack on enemies and be able to heal using it when you are low on health.

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The Review

                    Marvel’s Spider-Man

9.5
Score

After two years of waiting, we finally get something that we want, something that impressed us. Marvel’s Spider-Man is enjoyable with its well-crafted story and exciting fast-paced combats. The game world is detailed and lively with all those iconic landmarks and citizen interacting with you too. However, I do feel that the combats are quite difficult at first (I need some time to get used to it), while web-swinging around the city somehow feels dizzy for me. Nonetheless, it is still a game that worth every penny you pay and every minute you play.

PROS
 Well-crafted story Detailed and lively game world Smooth and exhilarating combats Interesting in-game collectibles with a lot of Easter Eggs

CONS
 Combats are difficult at first (a lot to learn) Dizziness from web-swinging around the city Frame rate dropping at certain scenes

Review Breakdown

We give Marvel’s Spider-Man 9.5 Out of 10
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Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge Enhanced Edition to PSVR2 2023

Experience the tales of galaxies far, far away with Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge Enhanced Edition, set to arrive on Playstation VR2 in 2023.

Check out the exclusive announcement trailer for Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition from ILMxLAB, coming to PlayStation VR2 next year.

As a Droid Repair Technician who crash lands on Batuu, get swept into a grand adventure, proving anyone can be a hero. Take on missions in the Batuu wilds, face off against the Guavian Death Gang, infiltrate a First Order facility and travel to other eras in the galaxy in your own unforgettable Star Wars story.
The adventure continues in the cantina by unlocking three of Seezelslak’s legendary Tales. By completing his special missions, you’ll be fully transported to other eras and even planets in the galaxy: become a Jedi in the “Temple of Darkness”; train with your padawan in “The Sacred Garden”; or even take on a bounty as assassin droid IG-88 in “The Bounty of Boggs Triff”.
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Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition lets you become the hero of your own thrilling adventure, allowing you to play your way with different difficulty levels, combat weapons and within immersive tales that show how the actions of one person can change the galaxy.
You can read more about the game through the Playstation Blog:

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Travel to a galaxy far, far away on PlayStation VR2 in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition, coming in 2023. The award-winning VR experience from Lucasfilm’s ILMxLAB has been rebuilt to take advantage of many of the enhancements the hardware has to offer, and we’re excited to share what you can expect to see and feel when you escape to Galaxy’s Edge.
The complete experience
You’ll begin your story as a droid repair technician who gets swept up into a grand adventure when you crash land on the planet Batuu following an attack by the Guavian Death Gang. This kicks off a series of extraordinary events, proving that anyone in the galaxy can become a hero.

As you live out your own unforgettable Star Wars adventure, you will be joined by fan-favorite characters like R2-D2, C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), Jedi Master Yoda (Frank Oz), and Hondo Ohnaka (Jim Cummings). You’ll also come face-to-face with new characters like the boisterous barkeep Seezelslak (Bobby Moynihan), treasure hunter Lens Kamo (Karla Crome), and Guavian Death Gang leader Tara Rashin (Debra Wilson).

In the experience, you’ll get to spend a lot of time at Seezelslak’s Cantina with the Azumel bartender, who will take you to other places and times in the Star Wars galaxy through his legendary Tales. Through him, you’ll get to live out the story of the Padawan-turned-Jedi Ady Sun’Zee (Ellie Araiza) in “The Temple of Darkness” and “The Sacred Garden.” And, if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a droid, your questions will be answered when you take on a peculiar bounty as the class four assassin droid IG-88 (Rhys Darby) in “The Bounty of Boggs Triff.”

Even more immersive
Centrally anchored in the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the immersive and epic lands at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the experience compliments and explores beyond the physical boundaries of the Parks. You’ll run into familiar characters like the owner of Black Spire Outpost’s Droid Depot, Mubo (Matthew Wood), who will get you set up with equipment and items throughout your journey, and the fan-favorite Dok-Ondar (Cory Rouse).

Utilizing all tech that the PS VR2 has to offer, the game pushes what’s possible with VR to immerse you within the world of Star Wars like never before. The high-fidelity visual experience will include headset-based controller tracking and eye tracking ensuring that your movements and direction you look are reflected as you play.
The audio and haptics also play a major role in the experience, where you’ll be able to hear the soundscape surround you with rich 3D audio and feel even the smallest detail with the haptics built into the PS VR2 Sense controller and headset. Combining all the sensory features that the PS VR2 has to offer, the experience will make you feel as though you are living within the Star Wars galaxy.
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition will be released as the complete experience and additional details will be announced soon, so please stay tuned!

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Rear Sekai Announced For Nintendo Switch Releasing in 2023

Bushiroad has revealed a brand-new original game set to launch in Japan this year called Rear Sekai.

Rear Sekai will be an action RPG released for the Nintendo Switch. As of present, the game is set to release in Japan this year and no announcement has been made for a global release yet.

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The game is planned and produced by Yoshifumi Hashimato and from the teaser trailer, the game features arts from illustrators Shie Nanahara and Minako Iwasaki.
While not much is revealed about the game, Yoshifumi Hashimato is a well-known producer for his work in the Rune Factory series, the game series that combines the elements of a farming game with RPG. In addition, the two illustrators and the company developing Rear Sekai, HAKAMA Co. Ltd, had also worked on the Rune Factory series.
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The game could very much go along those lines given the current lineups but since nothing concrete has been announced, it could very well be an entirely new genre.

To recap, Rear Sekai is an upcoming action RPG produced by Yoshifumi Hashimato and published by Bushiroad Games set to release in Japan for Nintendo Switch in 2023.
Do check out their official website and Bushiroad’s official social media for the latest update and information on the game.

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Dragon & Colonies “renewal” opens in October!

Dragon & Colonies announced its “renewal”, which will begin October. With the announcement comes a new PV and song – Tetra Hope – by Deco * 27!

The story and characters have also been refreshed. On top of the main story will be scenarios and quests for characters, playing against friends and item material exchange. If you’ve played the previous iteration, there will be gifts and a commemorative campaign!

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As the story goes, DraColo takes place in a highly competitive esports world. Many aspire to become pros through the Dragon & Colonies game, and our hero is no exception! You will help him reach for the pinnacle!

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UR characters will now have their unique scenarios for you to get to know them better. Their characters have also been redesigned! Battle with friends in real time battles. Exchange various resources through the shop! The base gameplay seems pretty much unchanged, so why not get back in?
You can follow the official Twitter here. Learn about the renewal on their official website.
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Dragon & ColoniesPublisher: Level-5 IncRelease Date: 2019-07-19Android, iOS
In a competitive esports world, players battle in Dragon & Colonies to be the best of the best! Combine base building with battles, and reach for the top!

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Pokemon Go Mega Evolution Details

It’s a big month for Pokemon fans as Pokemon Go adds Mega Evolution to the game. To celebrate, Pokemon Go will be having events all through September.

The mechanic, a key feature of the franchise’s 6th generation, allows for Pokemon to take on more powerful forms, although for a limited time. In the mainline games, Pokemon required a species-specific item to undergo Mega Evolution, and the transformation would last until the end of the battle.

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In Pokemon Go, however, they’ve had to change up the mechanic. Mega Evolution costs Mega Energy, which is species specific. This functions similarly to Candies for regular evolution. You can get these via Mega Raids, special raid events featuring Mega-evolved Pokemon. Niantic says that the rate at which you receive Mega Energy is tied to how quickly you beat the raid.
Niantic has announced several Mega Evolution-themed events  all through September. The schedule is as follows:
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1st September to 7th September:  Raid-focused event
11th September to 17th September: Battle-focused event. Gym battles, Team Rocket battles count to this.
22nd September to 28th September: Buddy-focused event.

Mega Evolution In Pokemon Go
Activating Mega Evolution is not permanent, however. After mega-evolving, your Pokemon will have a timer counting down to its return to normal. Triggering a second mega evolution will also cancel out your current one. Mega evolving a Pokemon for the second time will be cheaper, too.
The presence of a Mega Evolved Pokemon will buff an entire raid group. Additionally, moves that share a type with the Mega-evolved Pokemon will also receive a boost.
This bonus does not stack with multiple Mega Pokemon, so communicate with your friends before you all blow your mega energy before a raid.
Currently, the fastest way to get access to a mega Pokemon is via the game’s “A Mega Discovery” research quest. The quest gives you materials to get Mega Beedrill.
Currently, not all of the known Mega-evolved Pokemon are in the game. However, more are being added via events, such as Mega Pidgeot.

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Pokemon GOPublisher: NianticDeveloper: NianticRelease Date: 2016-07-06Android, iOS
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