And so Abe’s journey continues – Oddworld: Soulstorm on PS5

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An unlikely hero’s journey continues, as Abe continues to stumble into things in Oddworld Inhabitants’ Oddworld: Soulstorm. The revolution has only just begun.

The power of PlayStation 5 allows us to push Oddworld: Soulstorm toward a cinematic visual and storytelling leap over our previous titles. Soulstorm’s scope and scale are larger than we have tackled before.  We plan to use PS5’s stunning graphic fidelity, mind-blowing 3D audio, and the DualSense Controller, to enhance our storytelling and artistic abilities to bring you closer to the game and create to create an even deeper emotional Oddworld experience for you to enjoy.

Oddworld is known for fun and challenging action adventure platform games with rich storylines that possess a dark sense of humor while shining a bright light on the ironies that exist in the human condition. Most importantly, Oddworld games use HOPE as an overriding philosophy that propels the game and the gameplay forward.

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In Oddworld: Soulstorm, you pick-up where New ‘N’ Tasty left off. Abe has undergone an unwanted transformation from being a clueless Mudokon cog, literally about to be chewed up by the Glukkons’ big business machine, into an unlikely hero, a beacon of hope.
Abe is a true representation of every person, regardless of age, color, gender or sexual or political preference. Abe was someone who went about his life, blind to what was happening around him, and then woke to a deeper uncomfortable reality and had no choice but to make a change. Abe may not have wanted to be a hero, but there was, and remains, some greatness in Abe. A greater purpose. A greater good.  All of which got him into enormous amounts of trouble and continues to do so.
If someone like Abe, who has to overcome nearly impossible odds can be a symbol of hope and potentially change the world around him, maybe you can as well.

Revolutions start small and build from unexpected places. You and Abe are the beginning.  In Oddworld: Soulstorm, you will begin to understand the power of many will be needed to solve problems that the individual alone cannot. And, in typical Oddworld games, this will lead to more hilariously devastating moments, which has always been a cornerstone of the Abe games.
Based on the concept of Scavenger’s Economy, you will loot from trash cans, pickpocket, and search through lockers for items to craft into weapons and tools to use to help save your fellow Mudokons while you try to unlock the dark secrets behind Brew.
Whether you prefer the classic Abe playstyle of sneaking and problem solving or using scavenge for what you need to create an arsenal that you can hand off to your followers that you have saved along the way, Oddworld: Soulstorm gives you more choices to replay with different approaches.
Add in light RPG elements, leader boards, trophies for completionists, and a progression system and Soulstorm sets a new standard for next-generation action adventure platformers.
Going from blissful ignorance to revolutionary takes time, and for us at Oddworld, it takes a quintology. Oddworld: Soulstorm is the second installment in the quintology, and we look forward to sharing more news with you.
Lorde Lanning, Co-founder & Creative Director, Oddworld Inhabitants

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Ikumi Nakamura Launches New Studio UNSEEN

Ikumi Nakamura, most famously known for her appearance at E3 where she enthusiastically showed off Ghostwire: Tokyo has launched her new independent studio, titled UNSEEN.

In a short promotional video, Ikumi Nakamura introduced the core values of UNSEEN, explaining that it would be a smaller Tokyo-based operation.

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The announcement also comes with the launch of the UNSEEN website, showing off the various talents already working at the studio on an unannounced project.
“I’m building a new team in a way I have never experienced before”, Nakamura says. “Working and learning with this amazing group of talent raises the bar for all of us”.
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While the studio has announced that it is working on a game, details on said game are scarce with no real details announced.
Despite having practically been the face of Ghostwire Tokyo after her enthusiastic performance at E3, Nakamura soon left the project, citing her own health as a concern.
“Arriving to that point was like a long dive underwater,” she said in a documentary by Cutscenes. . “I had been ill for some time. You can’t make games if you’re not healthy. I started wondering whether there wasn’t a way for me to make games while feeling better. I took the decision to quit before it was too late.”
She had also mentioned her plans for UNSEEN back then too, however at the time it was still an unnamed studio project.
“It was the chance for me to travel and learn what made a good working environment,” she said.” I decided to use that experience to open my small studio and build my IP.”

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Eclipse Isle closed beta now live for Android users in Southeast Asia

Good news for those who missed out the chance to play Eclipse Isle last January! The game is now holding another closed beta test in Southeast Asia, which it is available in English. However, the beta (data-wipe) will only available for Android users and last for 8 days (until 25 April) so you need to be fast if you are interested.

Dear Winners,This day has come finally!Eclipse Isle is under Closed Beta Test in Southeast Asia on Google Play and it…
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As a refresher, Eclipse Isle is a battle royale game by NetEase Games that combines MOBA elements. There are plenty of characters with their unique abilities that you can choose to enter a match. Every match consists of 60 players, and the one who survives until the end will be the winner. Some of the items or character abilities are very interesting, for example, you can track other players, summon a loot box or even disguise as a tree.
Here is our gameplay during the January beta test:

During the beta period, various events and missions where you can get exclusive rewards or heroes will be available. You can check out the list of events here, or visit the official website for more details about the game.
Check out the trailer as well:

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Riot Games employees protest over forced arbitration and sex discrimination

Riot Games, best known for their MOBA game ‘League of Legends’ is now facing a protest for forced arbitration and sexist culture. Over 150 employees walk out and protest over the matter in a parking lot on Riot’s campus with some holding signs and some giving out impassioned speeches. This is not the first times as the employees have faced similar cases since last year.

Riot’s social listening strategist, Jocelyn Monahan stood in front of a sign reading “Riot Unplugged” and speak to all the discontented colleagues that, “asking to feel safe does not make you entitled.” At the same time, Monahan told Kotaku that they just wanted to end the forced arbitration for all past, current, and future Riot employees and that includes contractors and those in the process of taking legal action.
Jinx and Vi from League of Legends
Other than that, Monahan deliberately pointed a major point out to the assembled colleagues and those who stayed behind working, she said:
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“We are what makes Riot great. I want us to feel solidarity and connection with each other. I want us to feel connected. I want us to feel like our voices are heard and heard in a way that matters.”
Following that, many employees then took turns speaking through the megaphone to share their hopes and fears for the company. Some even admitted they were worried of participating the protest just to be labeled as an “anti-Riot”. While the others are giving their supports through Tweeter with the #riotwalkout hashtag.
Here are some images of the scene from the protest by Upcomer:
▼ Clearly a message on gender discrimination
▼Signs were held to show support
▼” Force is not a word women like” @Riotswimbananas
One of the Riot employee even came forth and announced that she will be quitting the company in two weeks time because she doesn’t want to see people getting protected by the higher ups in Riot. That’s not all because she was worried to be labelled as a “Red Flag” and didn’t even come into contact with her husband who works there, fearing that he would too be labelled as one.
The participation to fight the forced arbitration was allowed by the company’s management and it started at 2PM and ended around 4PM . Then, a Riot representative sent an email to Kotaku this morning, stating: “We respect Rioters who choose to walkout today and will not tolerate retaliation of any kind as a result of participating (or not).”

Near the end of the demonstration, Monahan set a deadline for Riot to take action on forced arbitration by May 16, there’ll be further action by the walkouts if none is taken. Another organizer, Riot writer Indu Reddy told Kotaku that “we do have plans, and we do have days that we’re planning, and we do have commitments that we have responses for.”
What are your thoughts on all these? Let us know down the comments!
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Yu Yu Hakusho Genkai Battle Spirits renewed

Yu Yu Hakusho Genkai Battle Spirits has been renewed, with pre-registrations reopened as well. The game from Mobcast Games was meant to launch sometime in 2019, before the announcement of its ‘redevelopment’ in November 2020, leading up to this relaunch. No release date has been regarding this release of Yu Yu Hakusho Genkai Battle Spirits.

To commemorate the occasion, a web commercial starring Maki Goto has been released, which you can watch below:

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You can pre-register for the game via its official website, official Twitter and official LINE account. The pre-registration rewards are for premium currency, at the following values:

50,000: 150 currency
100,000: 300 currency
200,000: 600 currency
300,000: 950 currency
500,000: 1500 currency

Pre-registrations from the initial wave will count towards this relaunch. The game should be a regular hero collecting game as it is with typical gacha games, but the systems have yet to be revealed. For now though, we do have previews of the card art for Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama and Hiei at SR+ rarity. We should be able to assume that there will be higher rarities.
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We will have to see if this relaunch is successful. Without gameplay previews to go off on, nor a potential release window, that’s a whole lot more waiting left for fans to do.
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Hatsune Miku and The Battle Cats collab!

The virtual diva Hatsune Miku has been cat-fied in The Battle Cats! The collaboration had begun 30 March, and will be available until 13 April 2020! Check out the trailer featuring Miku’s fellow virtual singers too:

As is usual, there are collab capsules with this collaboration. The Cat Empire now has the assistance of the virtual singers from an electric dimension! Uber Rare collab characters will be available only during this event.

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Naturally, there are collab stages in the game too. The worldwide Hatsune Miku tour as brought her and her friends to the Cat Empire and the Battle Cats during its final leg. Take on limited special stages featuring wild Miku-fied enemies!
Why not celebrate the blooming of the cherry trees with a Hatsune Miku ranking challenge at the special Catclaw Dogo Stage, “MikuMiku Music Fest”?
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The official Facebook page had managed to achieve 7,500 likes for its pre-collab release campaign, and all players will receive a free Rare Ticket so long they log in during the event.

Last but not least is the free daily Cat Food. Visit the Cat Base every day during the collab event and pick up a bonus of 20 Cat Food as your present. This could be a fun little tide-over while you wait for official Miku phone games to be released, from Tap Wonder to Project Sekai!
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The Battle CatsRelease Date: 2015-09-20Android, iOS
Command your Cats with simple controls in a battle through space and time! No need to register to develop your own Cat Army! BATTLE WITH ALL THE CATS!!

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Tune in to the Eve Echoes first anniversary livestream!

Eve Echoes will be celebrating its first anniversary! In order to commemorate the milestone, Netease Games and CCP Games will be hosting a special first anniversary livestream, where Eve Echoes fans and players can tune in to catch giveaways and news about upcoming updates.

Catch Community Manager Joseph Derflinger and Game Designers Melos and Denis as they talk about future plans, freebies and special events, as well as a deep dive into the development process of the game. Prizes up for grabs during the livestream include in-game rewards such as Skill Points and Ship Skins, and even physical gifts including AirPods Pro and an iPad Pro.  You can watch the livestream on 31 July 2021, 18:00 PDT / 21:00 ET on the game’s official Youtube channel.

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A summary of content you can expect in the stream includes:

Faction Wargames

Take part in practice battles to test your combat skills

New Data Sites and Relic Sites
New Corporation Structures

Details on ancillary structures for corporation citadels

Revamped tutorial to make things easier for new players to learn
Dreadnaughts are coming to the game
Project Discovery

Assisting scientific research by categorizing protein patterns and help build a map of human biology with Project Discovery integration

Game experience optimization

Server and system upgrades, bug fixes

Eve Echoes has managed to break the five million player mark in its first year. The universe is continually expanding through content updates, and you can catch a glimpse of the future through the livestream. Don’t miss out!
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EVE EchoesPublisher: NeteaseDeveloper: NeteaseRelease Date: 2020-08-13Android, iOS
EVE Echoes is a next-gen mobile spaceship MMO game based upon hallmark EVE Online design principles. In EVE Echoes, players will be able to forge their own path to glory within a massive space sandbox environment, forming alliances with other pilots from across the galaxy to shape the game’s persistent universe.

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Kingdom Hearts Missing Link ‘Prototype’ Beta Test Will Begin In Mid January For iOS In Japan

Kingdom Hearts Missing Link, a new Kingdom Hearts mobile game will be launching a ‘Prototype’ beta Test from the 13th to the 18th of January for iOS devices in Japan.

If you want to take part in the Kingdom Hearts Missing Link beta test, you can now apply via Square Enix members. The deadline for applications is the 26th of December at 23:59 JST or 22:50 MYT.

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All applications must live in Japan and be over the age of 18. Square Enix has also released a new piece of key artwork for the game:

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Missing Link will be the 14th game in the Kingdom Hearts series. It was announced at the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary event alongside Kingdom Hearts IV earlier this year. Little is known about what the content of the game will be like however, the game features this description on its TapTap page:
“The game describes the missing period of “Kingdom Hearts.” Players will explore or fight on a map that is interconnected with the actual world, and collect “Pieces” that are set up at various points in the game world.In addition, players can enter any part of the world at anywhere, and the game also features multiplayer for up to 6 people”.
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37 songs added to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 soundtrack

The entire lineup of new music has been revealed for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 with 37 songs added to its soundtrack! The game will be available on 4 September, featuring old-school ‘90s rap and ska punk to international indie hits and up-and-coming artists, to echo the diverse sounds of skateboarding. The songs from the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 games are also added to the soundtrack playlist for a massive list!

In true skate-like-a-legend form, the big reveal was made via a virtual concert on Noisey’s YouTube channel. The digital event included performances by CHAII, Merkules, Machine Gun Kelly and Rough Francis, who are among the new musical talent to appear in the remastered game’s soundtrack.

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And if you think this concert was just a soundtrack reveal on top of some killer sets, then you may be in for some awesome surprises, especially if you are amped for THPS skaters both new and returning. Catch the event here:

Here’s the list of artists that are being added to the game’s soundtrack:
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A Tribe Called Quest
Swayze & the Ghosts
Alex Lahey
All Talk
American Nightmare
Backchat
Baker Boy
Billy Talent
Black Prez ft. Kid Something
CHAII
Charlie Brown Jr.
Cherry Kola
Chick Norris
Craig Craig ft. Icy Black
Crush Effect ft. KARRA
Destroy Boys
DZ Deathrays
FIDLAR
JunkBunny
Less Than Jake
Machine Gun Kelly
Merkules
MxPx
Pkew Pkew Pkew
Reel Big Fish
Rough Francis
Screaming Females
Skepta
Spilt Milk
Strung Out
Sublime
The Ataris
Super Best Frens Club
Token
Tyrone Briggs
Viagra Boys
Zebrahead

Original series artists:

Anthrax
Bad Religion
Consumed
Dead Kennedys
Dub Pistols
Even Rude
Fu Manchu
Goldfinger
Lagwagon
Millencolin
Naughty by Nature
Papa Roach
Powerman 5000
Primus
Rage Against the Machine
Speedealer
Styles of Beyond
Suicidal Tendencies
Suicide Machines
Swingin’ Utters
The Ernies
The Vandals

Learn more about the editions of the game and their local suggested retail pricing via the official website.

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Alien: Blackout is now out to haunt your respective app stores

For those who love horror games, good news for you because Alien: Blackout is now out. Available on the App Store, Google Play and Amazon, priced at RM19.90 or $4.99, a deadly Xenomorph awaits.

Watch the launch trailer here:

Alien: Blackout is the sequel to Isolation as it offers a fresh new story in the Alien universe. Located on the Weyland-Yutani space station, you will play as Amanda Ripley, the daughter of Ellen. You and the rest of the crew have to protect yourselves inside an enormous space station that consists of seven levels.

With limited resources, you will have to make efficient use of the station’s depleting power. Use holographic map, surveillance cameras, and a motion tracker to outsmart the deadly extraterrestrial hunter. You cannot fight it so the only way is to avoid it at all costs until you and your crew are finally safe.
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Every decision you make is crucial. One wrong move and the whole crew on board gets obliterated. Another thing is, you do not have a lot of crew members with you. If you fail, try again and again until you find the right strategy to get to the next stage. For more information about the game, refer to here.

For more information, you can visit D3 Go’s official website. You can also follow Alien: Blackout‘s official Facebook Page and Twitter account for more content.

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Idoly Pride Going Global With Pre-Registrations Open Now

Global pre-registrations for Idoly Pride are open now and players may do so at their respective app stores for both Android and iOS.

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It is important to note that at time of writing, no release date has been announced.
The game will offer launch day rewards which consists of red diamonds, casting tickets and also 5* casting tickets.
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Idoly Pride offers players the following content:

Communication
– You can interact with girl idols through many conversations and understand them better.
Growth
– Dress your idols in a variety of outfits and train them to perform live on bigger stages.
Story
– Content that lets you enjoy the worldview of each of the 18 idols.
Live
– Create 3D performances with the right mix of members
VENUS
– Tower and PvP VENUS content which grants rewards through victory
Idle
– The idol is constantly training and works actively even if the app is closed.

The game is an Idol-manager simulator with players tending to the idols wants and needs. The idols are constantly doing their own thing (even while the app is off) and will “call” or “text” you when they require your attention.
Players can also take an active role to bond with their idols should the need arise to further boost their performance.
You may find further information regarding the game at their official website.
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IDOLY PRIDEDeveloper: QualiArtsRelease Date TBCAndroid, iOS
Japanese multimedia idol project, IDOLY PRIDE, will see you form bonds with your idols and manage them on their rise to stardom.

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Devil May Cry Mobile – New boss trailer revealed

At the TapTap Present 2020 conference held in China, Yunchang Game, the developer behind Devil May Cry Mobile – Pinnacle of Combat, shares more details about the game.

First off is the RG ability that allows Dante to skillfully parry attacks, where if the player is good enough, you could essentially pull of a no damage run.

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We are also shown Griffon, which fans of the franchise will recognise, as it has been a staple series boss. However, a character and boss exclusive to Devil May Cry Mobile – Pinnacle of Combat version is Frank, an enigmatic figure who appears to be the primary antagonist, although there may be more to him then we are led to believe.
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As we have previously reported, CAPCOM is also involved in the development and QA in order to maintain the integrity of the Devil May Cry game. The game features a backstory that heavily falls back on the original Devil May Cry franchise. A Swordsman Sparda loved a human gave birth to a twin, Vergil and Dante. Vergil and Dante’s mom was sacrificed in a war when they were just kids. After this scenario, Dante started to hate the Demon part of him and started to act against the Demons. Vergil hated himself for being weak, so he seek to achieve more demon power. As a result, their desires clash with each other and they fought high and low in their crossing paths. If you are already a fan, you would have known that already, and if you are not, that’s essentially a summary of the conflict of this well-established franchise. Drop by the official website for more information.

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Blue Reflection Sun Pre-Registration Now Open

The mobile game, Blue Reflection Sun has opened their pre-registration for the game starting today along with a campaign that offers lots of amazing rewards.

You can pre-register for Blue Reflection Sun through their official website or by directly going through their game page on App Store, Google Play Store and DMM.

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The pre-registration campaign has also started with details of the milestone rewards as follows:

5 million Pre-Registration: Rare Stone x 300, UR Memory Flag Card x 1
10 million Pre-Registration: Rare Stone x 300, Ether x 200 000, Shiho Cat Ear Version
15 million Pre-Registration: Rare Stone x 300, UR Memory Flag Card x 1, Reinforced Material Set 1
20 million Pre-Registration: Rare Stones x 750, Shiho Cat Ear Pieces x 100
30 million Pre-Registration: Rare Stones x 1 250, UR Memory Flag Card x 1, Battle Skip Ticket x 20, Reinforced Material Set 2

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Blue Reflection Sun is a mobile RPG set to release on Winter 2023 for Android, iOS and PC via DMM Games. The game is part of the Blue Reflection Project announced back in AnimeJapan on March 2021.
Here is a brief synopsis of the game via their official website:
It all began a year and a half ago.
The day that “ash” suddenly began to rain on the world. Just another natural phenomenon.
Or so we thought.
We eventually learned that the ash is “a toxic substance that invades the body.”
You can also check out their official website and social media to get the latest information and update for the game.

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A bound brigade – Bookbound Brigade review

When I learnt of Bookbound Brigade, I must admit I was a little intrigued by its setting. Literary figures saving their world of print may not be the most original idea, but I was curious about the references and characters that the game would include. As for what the game actually is, it’s a 2D Metroidvania!

The game opens up with a narrator, doing his best to be dramatic and ham it up. It works with the story and quirky characters, giving it a bit of life and injecting humour. The tutorial messages keep to the whimsical tone to get you into the mood of this world. Once the Book of Books, which is also referred to as B.O.B., gets Unbound, the adventure begins!

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The characters have gone a little loopy now that the pages holding their, uh, characters, together, have gone to the wind. Checking up on your brigade and those around them, you can see they have their Unbound personality, which is naturally off and typically opposite of who they usually are. It can make for amusing entries when you read them up.
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Now that we’re covered our introduction to the lore, how about the game proper? As is typical of a “Metroidvania”, you platform around and defeat enemies and bosses along the way. Some areas will be blocked off to you, which you can return to after acquiring a specific skill. You learn skills when you meet the affiliated person, which you can acquire with Memory Pages. There are also formations that you learn to shuffle your stack around in order to access places too.

                    Line

                    Tower

                    Standard

                    Wheel

The game can be a little unforgiving with its controls and checkpoints. Personally, I faced a roadblock when needing to hop across a river with timed platforms, that have instant kill spikes along the sides. I got towards the end, not realizing the platform I was on would sink, and the last checkpoint is at the very beginning of the river. The book that served as a save point should I run out of HP is pretty far too, if I happen to die near the boss. It can be frustrating if you typically don’t play platformers. If you’ve seen the gameplay video, the spikes have a funky hitbox too…
The formations are interesting though, with varying effects depending on which you use. They can also help you in the platforming too. For example, the tower formation can help you jump more accurately if the platform is very small. There is a little bit of leeway if you hang off the platform, as though the characters are helping the others back up. They make amusing sounds too, just for extra flavour.

Overall though, it’s probably a game for those who already like platformers. The story and character quirks may not appeal to everyone, with some running gags that may overstay their welcome. It has some learning curve, so keep that in mind if you wish to get the game anyway.

Bookbound BrigadePublisher: Intragames Co. LtdDeveloper: Digital TalesRelease Date: 2020-01-30Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
Explore a Metroidvania world full of literary and historical heroes and NPCs in charming hand-drawn visuals.

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The Review

                    Bookbound Brigade

3
Score

A Metroidvania game with some unique selling points which may not be enough for those looking for a more varied experience.

PROS
 Amusing characters and story Charming artstyle

CONS
 Can be punishing and stingy in checkpoints Hitboxes can be a little off

Review Breakdown

Not bound tightly enough

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Zombie Soup is Epic MegaGrants recipient!

Malaysia-based developer Aeonsparx Interactive has received an Epic MegaGrants for their upcoming title, Zombie Soup! Here’s an overview of the game:

Zombie Soup is a fast-paced top down shooter that follows the adventures of Ricky, a young college freshman on a backpack trip seeking to explore the world during the summer break. He inadvertently finds himself in a small town that is celebrating an annual festivity after waking up from a long train journey, and soon discovers that the most of the townspeople have been turned into zombies and monsters!

Explore through a town full of infested zombies and monsters, banishing the abomination from hell and vanquishing the evil lurking in the dark. Finding the collect fragments of blueprint to gather outrageous selections of weapons. In the journey, you will discover powerful items, find survivors, meet strange freaks and encounters countless secrets and traps. As you progresses, you’ll unfold the stories behind the zombie infested town. You will die repeatedly but each comes back will makes you better than the last time.

The Epic Megagrants is described as follows:

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Epic Games has committed $100 million to support game developers, enterprise professionals, media and entertainment creators, students, educators, and tool developers doing amazing things with Unreal Engine or enhancing open-source capabilities for the 3D graphics community. Show us your projects and you could earn a financial grant to help fuel your success!
Besides the Epic MegaGrants, Zombie Soup also received funding via MDEC in 2019 for their game, expected to release in 2021. You can try out the demo on itch.io and Gamejolt.
Congratulations on receiving the grant! We’ll be looking forward to see how your game turns out!

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order to launch for PS4, Xbox One and PC on November 15

Rejoice Star Wars fans! Respawn Entertainment and EA Star Wars have just revealed an all-new single-player Star Wars video game titled Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order! The game will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on November 15, 2019. Check out the reveal trailer below:

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be a third-person action-adventure game about being a Jedi. The story is set after Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, when the Jedi have fallen. You will play as a young Padawan, Cal Kestis who is one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after the purge of Order 66, the Emperor’s secret decree to eliminate all Jedi.

As the game features a truly single-player experience, there will be no multiplayer and microtransaction. You will develop your Force abilities and master the art of iconic lightsaber, as well as exploring the ancient mysteries of a long-lost civilization. Of course, you will need to stay one step ahead of the Empire and its deadly Inquisitors.
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Can’t wait to enjoy the new Star Wars story! Stay tuned to the official site for more updates about the new game!

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New Odin: Valhalla Rising screenshots, information

The information is gradually being trickled out piecemeal about Odin: Valhalla Rising, a game project from Lionheart Studio and KAKAO Games, this time showcasing more of the game through screenshots. The MMORPG is a cross-platform title for both mobile devices and PC, with an expected release date sometime 2021. While no exact release window has been given, we can still admire the new Odin: Valhalla Rising screenshots while we try and piece together what we know of the game.

The game is open world, promising a large degree of freedom. In those vast lands, you’ll be able to participate in sieges.

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As you might expect from the name, the game is centered around Norse mythology. There will be four continents:

Midgard, the grassy plains of lands that the gods of Asgard gifted to humans

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Jötunheimr, a rocky landscape home to the descendants of Ymir

Alfheim, where the elves reside. They possess great magical power

Nidavellir, an unforgiving frozen landscape where the dwarves set their hearth

You’re might be able to square off against Jörmungandr, the world serpent, and Fenrir, the large beasts that stand in your way, and of course, meet the gods of the land: Odin, Loki, and Thor have been revealed so far.
Odin.
Loki.
Thor.
The images can all be seen on their teaser website too.

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Koei Tecmo Delays Atelier Online For Mobile, Again

Atelier Online: Alchemists of Braceir is a game by Koei Tecmo that was first announced back in June 2017. The game got delayed into the year 2018 when they made their announcement back in December 2017. Later in June 2018, they had finally released a Closed Beta that ran from 2nd July to 5th July, 2018. However, Koei Tecmo seems to have stumbled upon an undisclosed issue and announced another delay for the game.

For those who do not know, players will play as either a male or a female protagonist in Atelier Online. There are a cast of characters that will support you in the Atelier universe. As the knowledge of alchemy is declining, player’s responsibility is to help educate the new generation and impart the knowledge to help bring alchemy back. There will also be online single player mode or co-op with other players. Players are also free to change their outfit, skills and equipment.

The game was expected to be released on October 1st, 2018 in Japan. Though the game has been announced for more than a year now, the company is currently making their final checks and updates before its official release. We’re still waiting for a new release date to be announced but let’s hope that it won’t get delayed even further.
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For more info, you can check out their official site!

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Predator: Hunting Grounds Trial Weekend for 27 – 29 March!

Predator: Hunting Grounds has announced a trial weekend that you can play on 27 to 29 March! This is open to all Playstation Plus subscribers on the Playstation 4. There is also cross-play support with PC players who have access to the trial via the Epic Games Store.

Here’s the blurb from the announcement trailer:

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Squad-up with friends as part of a Fireteam and take on dangerous missions before the Predator finds you – or become the Predator and hunt your prey. Wield human and alien weaponry in this intense asymmetrical multiplayer experience – unlocking iconic gear and skins as you level up throughout the trial. With cross-play support, team up or compete against PC players who access the trial via the Epic Games Store.
The trial will be on the Playstation Store or Epic Games Store from 27 March at the following times:
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Japan / Asia: 15:00 JST
Europe / Australia / New Zealand: 17:00 CET
North America: 17:00 PST

The trial will end 29 March 23:59 JST / CET / PST. This Predator: Hunting Grounds trial is roughly a month before the game’s scheduled release date on 24 April 2020. Surely one to hook in more potential buyers who’ve been on the fence about the game! If you haven’t decided to pre-order, you can check out the various game editions here.

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Teeing off with Josh Muise and Shaun West on PGA Tour 2K21

A “proper” PGA game has been a long time coming, and 2K Games and HB Studios is finally bringing it to golfing enthusiasts far and wide with PGA Tour 2K21. John Muise, Creative Director and Shaun West, Senior Producer both of HB Studios gave a presentation to the press on what to expect from the game, which is pretty robust to say the least. Without dilly dallying too much, let’s just get right into the interview session! Do peruse our demo tryout article here, as well as the presentation for all the game’s features here.

Shaun West.
Josh Muise.

Golfing enthusiasts should have been watching Bryson DeChambeau, most of all his sixth PGA Tour title win. The man’s gained some heft between seasons, and the model in-game won’t be a 1-to-1 representation of him anymore. Muise jokes that the studio will have to play catch up on a few things, which does neatly show their commitment to continuously refine their game accordingly to feedback. West acknowledges the fun in the possibility of a golf course on the moon due to low gravity, but it won’t be in the game.

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He does say that the sheer amount of tools and objects that players will have access to will give rise to unique courses. Muise also adds that at the end of the day, PGA 2K21 is still a video game, so they’ll see what they can do, like making mini golf courses. They don’t have the rules for that in the game, but they’d be expecting people to be able to make their own regardless with the engine they have in place.
Speaking of the custom courses, there will be an import feature. If you’re using the same account as you did for The Golf Club 2019, you can have it for PGA 2K21. West would like to point out that they’ve made plenty of changes to creation tools, including customization and additional objects, so he says designers should give their course a once over before they republish it. Muise hopes that they’ve mostly reduced the need for major overhauls and is looking forward to seeing what the community can do with the updated tools.
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Aerial view of Scottsdale.
The game will have 15 licensed courses with one more to come later on. They do plan to add more post-launch, one of them being the Detroit Golf Club and at least two more after, and they’ll see what else they will add. The licensed courses have been scanned in with Terra Imaging, in a concerted effort to maintain the atmosphere of the courses. This ranges from the grandstands, to the crowds, to give you the feeling of both playing the event for yourself, while also watching it on the TV.
It’s allowed us to create a visual fidelity of these courses that we never really thought possible… having all those nuances is really phenomenal and we also work with a lot of great people who provided tons of references to help us recreate the in-game experience and broadcast presentation that you would expect.
Music can only further enhance the experience, and the soundtrack is just as important as the sport itself. For the first time for the PGA Tour series, they’ve hired a composer – Christopher Tin, whose Baba Yetu from the Civilization games you should recognize – to work on the composition, described as “Vivaldi meets trap”. The score is mostly still orchestral, while also having licensed official music and theme songs of some tournaments.
Besides the music, there’s the commentary too. Rich Beem and Luke Elvy, both big names in golf, provide theirs to the game. John McCarthy, HB Studios’ senior audio engineer, is also a commentator for PGA 2K21, and keen fans would have seen a certain tweet from McCarthy that mentions commentary from the dynamic Beem and Elvy duo “would only play once EVER”.
Muise thinks it’s fantastic that this has gotten picked up as a story, but West would like to clarify that it’s not that they would only “play once”, but that some of their commentary is extremely specific and unique, and thus would play very, very rarely, as a “two- or one-percenter”.
We figured out a number of scenarios based on if you’re performing well or in a middle of a struggle, and we ended up landing on this kind of system where there’s calls throughout the season or in your rivalries where you might get a little special story from these fellas to help you along your journey.
Justin Thomas graces the cover of PGA 2K21, who recently made it to world no. 1 for golf. Muise jokes about how considerate he is for doing so, praising him for his consistent performance to get him to the top. Muise believes Thomas to be a “new wave of golfer”, with social media that showcases his playful side, while being a serious and skilled competitor on the green. The more “youthful, playful” side gets seen in his choice of clothing, like the pink pants he’d worn, or the cover pants, the former of which Muise says has to be added to the game if it hasn’t already. “He’s the complete package,” in other words.
West enthuses about how awesome it is to have the world’s no. 1 golfer on the cover, and does say that Thomas is akin to the final boss of the Rivals system in the game. He does give a shout-out to the other pros who “all bring unique characteristics” to the game as they progressively get harder as you play the game. There will “absolutely” be more players they want to bring into the game, like pros from other regions and female pros in the future, with their starting 12 having been chosen due to being a “strong cross section of talent that is enviable group of rivals for players to test their skills against”.

You might be able to make a copy of yourself with the character creator for that extra degree of immersion. West doesn’t specifically answer how robust the creator is, but he encourages everyone to have their fun and coyly talks about how some of the development team have made “pretty spot-on” recreations. You’ll be able to join online Societies with your characters and your designed courses across all platforms, but there won’t be cross-play unfortunately.
At the very least, you can deck out your myPlayer with 15 to 20 equipment brands at launch, with more in DLC. They’ve chosen a mix of brands from both historical, long-standing brands, and newer ones that have won over even purists, so there’ll be something for everyone to show off their personality.

Players on PC will be able to use both keyboard and mouse or a controller for PGA 2K21, and consoles will be their respective controllers. The Nintendo Switch will not have motion controls, perhaps to some disappointment, as West points out the presence of discrepancies and dead zones that can crop up. This is mitigated with the practice range feature, where you can take a few shots with your controller and have adjustments made accordingly to help your shots be more consistent so that player experience can be tailored to every user whatever they prefer.

With many a promising system for fans of golf, and support for newbies, PGA Tour 2K21 could be the most accessible and robust golfing game yet. Even if you haven’t given golf much thought, the features might be enough for non-golfers to at least give it a shot. We’ll see how par for the course we can get. PGA Tour 2K21 launches 21 August 2020 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia and Windows.

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Monster Hunter Rise January 2021 Digital Event Highlights

Monster Hunter Rise showcased more information at their January 2021 Digital Event! The full stream can be viewed below:

Naturally, they showed off locales and the monsters you can encounter in them. The locale they showed off was the Frost Islands, previously a nest of huge dragons. It’s said to have a creepy atmosphere, but is nonetheless populated by much life that you can utilize in your hunts.

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Meanwhile, the monsters you can hunt are:

Goss Harag: a Fanged Beast that attacks with Ice Blades

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Barioth: this Flying Wyvern uses its spikes and scales to move around freely on the ice

Khezu: another Flying Wyvern, this monster mostly lives in dark places, capable of releasing electricity from its body along with its twisty neck

Great Baggi: the Bird Wyvern douses prey with a fluid that knocks them unconscious, so hunters will need to protect themselves against the sleep status effect

Lagombi: a Fanged Beast that glides around on its belly

Tigrex: this Flying Wyvern is one really aggressive creature, rushing at you with claws and jaw

Mizutsune: not from the Frost Islands, it can secrete a special fluid that turns it into bubbles that greatly hinder movement

Magnamalo: the flagship monster of the game, it has a armored carapace and attacks with its tail and a gas that looks like hellfire

You will be able to unlock a feature called Wyvern Riding, where you use your Wirebug to bind monsters. With Ironsilk, control the monsters, and use them to attack other monsters. Deal enough damage to monsters through aerial attacks or through Silkbind attacks with the Wirebug, or use the turf wars! You can also slam the monsters into terrain.
There will be the variety of supporting characters, of course!

Fugen: the village elder. Deeply trusted and certified long sword wielder
Minoto and Hinoa: Village Quest and Hub Quest maidens, and are Wyverian twins
Yomogi: runs the local Tea Shop
Hojo: Guild Master, manages quests
Master Utsushi: Leader of the hunters
Iori: the Buddy Handler
Kogarashi: Felyne Chief, deploys the Meowcenaries
Rondine: a Trader who came from far away

The base will have a training area to try out your weapon actions, and change the behaviour of objects you try the weapons on. You’ll be able to take on the Rampage, whose details will be revealed in the future.
Editions have also been revealed:

Deluxe Edition

DLC

Kamurai – Hunter layered armor set
Shuriken Collar – Palamute layered armor piece
Fish Collar – Palico layered armor piece
Gestures (4 Jumps)
Samurai pose set
Kabuki face paint
Izuchi Tail hairstyle

Pre-order bonuses

Palamute Retriever Costume layered armor
Palico Forest Cat Costume layered armor
Novice Talisman for early game

Three amiibo will also be released on the same day as the game.

The demo will be available for a limited time, from 7 January onwards until 0:00 PST / 3:00 EST 1 February 2021.  The demo will have 4 quest types available:

Slay a Great Izuchi (Beginner)
Slay a Mizutsune (Intermediate)
Basic Training Quest (Tutorial)

Wirebug Tutorial

Wyvern Riding Training Quest (Tutorial)

All 14 weapon types will be playable in the demo. The Beginner and Intermediate quests can be played solo, or with local and online co-op. The demo will take you to the Shrine Ruins to have you check out the endemic life. A Palico or Palamute will be available so you can ride a Canyne and receive Buddy support.
Last but not least, there will be crossover bonuses with Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. No further details were revealed besides saying Stories 2 launches sometime Summer 2021.

That’s all for the Monster Hunter Rise reveal in the January event. Get the demo for yourself soon! The game itself will be available 26 March 2021.

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Light of Thel: Glory of Cepheus Closed Beta opens!

Light of Thel: Glory of Cepheus is an MMORPG action-adventure mobile game with a closed beta that you can play from 18 February 2020. Published by Youzu (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., the game is slated for full release 25 February 2020, for Southeast Asia. Five languages are supported:

Simplified Chinese
English
Thai
Bahasa Indonesia
Vietnamese

You can also pre-register on official channels to obtain pre-registration rewards.

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Explore an open, expansive world in Light of Thel. Enjoy gorgeous cartoon-style animation, slick visuals and a cute and colourful cast of characters, coupled with a rich variety of game modes. The features are as follows:

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Freely switch between 5 classes

Omni Warrior who can both take and deal a lot of damage
Rune Mage for area-of-effect spells
Elven Archer with massive single-target damage
Shadow Assassin utilizing stealth
Holy Priest for support buffs

Challenging team dungeons

Challenge powerful bosses with your friends! Defeat them to obtain precious treasure and equipment in raids in your quest to be Thel’s mightiest champions

Fish leisurely

Take a break from the battles with casual game modes such as fishing at Thel’s plentiful fishing spots. Discover buried treasure, mine or craft during your spare time

Adventure with cute pets

Explore to find a wide variety of Battle Pets to capture, each possessing their unique Talent Skills to aid you on your journey. Get mounts to travel faster! Or go on Expeditions that can earn you profit even when you’re offline

Flaunt your unique style

Customize your appearance with diverse equipment sets and fashion items. Express yourself with emotes. You can sing, dance, exchange greetings or even prank others!

The Light of Thel closed beta is an account deletion closed beta. If you’re interested, why not give it a shot here?
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Light of Thel: Glory of CepheusPublisher: Youzu SingaporeRelease Date: 2020-02-25Android, iOS
'Light of Thel' is an action-adventure game for mobile devices, set in an open, expansive world. It features gorgeous cartoon-style animation, slick visuals, a cute and colorful cast of characters and a rich variety of game modes to satisfy all your fantasy cravings!

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SSSS.Dynazenon Gets New PV And Release Date

The follow-up to 2018’s SSSS.Gridman, SSSS.Dynazenon has gotten a new PV showing off characters as well as some of the kaiju. The anime releases April 2021.

The anime isn’t a direct sequel to Gridman, though it’s described as having the same universe as the Tokusatsu homage.

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From the PV we can see that a lot of the classic Gridman elements are there, such as its Evangelion-inspired sense of atmospheric unease.
Unlike the previous PV which only focused on the new characters, this PV also showed off the Tokusatsu elements, such as one of the anime’s kaiju.
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The titular Dynazenon also appears at the end of the trailer, as well as in some shots earlier on.
Similar to Gridman, the anime will have it’s own cast of mysterious well-dressed characters. Their role in the anime is still unknown, though it’s very likely the comparison was entirely intentional.
With Studio TRIGGER at the helm though, all guesses are out the window when it comes to guessing if they’re subverting expectations or not.
OG Gridman fans in the Youtube video’s comments have taken to speculating the bizarre nature of Dynazenon ‘s name, being a portmanteau of two separate characters from the original Tokusatsu. Rather than being two separate characters, Dynadragon and God Zenon, the new titular hero appears to be a mix of both.
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Everything You Need To Know About Black Knight, Netflix’s New Webtoon Adaptation

At the end of the week on May 12th, 2023, Netflix will be launching its latest exclusive K-drama, Black Knight based on the webtoon comic of the same name by Lee Yoon-gyun.

We were lucky enough to attend a press conference about the new shows hosted by its director Cho Ui-seok and the central cast. Here, they described a little more about what viewers can expect from the new series.

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The Plot of Black Knight
Black Knight takes place in a dystopian version of Korea devastated by air pollution, the survival of humanity depends on the Black Knights, a group of not-so-average ‘delivery men’ who bring oxygen, water, and resources to what’s left of the society following a comet that destroyed 99% of the population on the Korean Peninsular.
All materials became scarce and it’s impossible to breathe properly without a mask due to polluted air. Those left behind are classified by a QR code, and those who do not receive the code live as refugees without an identity. The greatest hero of this era is the deliveryman as clean oxygen can only be received by delivery, but the existence of a “deliveryman” has also led to the problem of “hunters”, and refugees that attack delivery men for their supplies.
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Deliveryman 5-8 (Kim Woo-bin) is a legendary deliveryman who is considered the strongest among them. After experiencing the refugee genocide nine years ago, he dreams of a world without the Cheonmyeong group behind the incident and secretly helps refugees alongside The ‘Blacks Knights’ rebel group.
He soon meets the refugee boy Sa-wol (Kang You-seok) who lives in secret in the house of Jeong Seol-ah (Esom), who rescued him when he was young. He dreams of being a deliveryman and is soon able to become one but soon finds the world of deliveries is far harsher than he could have ever thought.
 The world created by Cho Ui-seok
Black Knight Kim Woo-bin as 5-8 in Black Knight Cr. Kim Jin-young/Netflix © 2023
The series Director Cho Ui-seok is well known for his tightly-knit narratives, and high-octane action setpieces in works like Master and Cold Eyes. He spoke more about creating the world of Black Knight
“The setup was very innovative. It’s not the deliverymen that we know of  – they fight off the hunters to deliver oxygen and supplies, meaning that they play the most crucial role in the survival of the remaining mankind. That really appealed to me.”
In this world, the Korean peninsula has turned into a desert wasteland, and a brutal social hierarchy has taken root, dividing the city into four districts – the Refugee District, General District, Special District, and Core District. Deliverymen work as lifelines to people during the daytime, but at nightfall they morph into Black Knights, as the English title of the show suggests, to help out the refugees and plot to upend the unfair system.
Main star Kim Woo-bin said, “The setup was very intriguing because I think this is something that can actually happen in the far future”.
The Cast

Black Knight brings together an all-star cast of K-Drama talent. Main star Kim Woo-bin, who previously appeared in works like Master, Our Blues, and Uncontrollably Fond, takes on the role of the deliveryman 5-8 who turns into a Black Knight when night falls.
Kim describes the character 5-8, a formidable fighter who’s got a strong sense of justice as “the toughest among the Black Knights who desires to achieve an equal society”.

Song Seung-heon, famed for his works Voice Season 4: Judgment Hour, Dinner Mate, Player, and Black, portrays Ryu Seok, the villain of the series. He’s the merciless heir to The Cheonmyeong Group and de facto ruler of the new world with a firm grip on the supply of oxygen.
Song says he delved deep into the character to get into the role and believes: “Ryu Seok has his own conviction and vision. He’s the one who thinks that one cannot make an omelet without breaking a few eggs”.

Celebrated for his performance in Payback: Money and Power, Light on Me, and Netflix series Start-Up, Kang You-seok plays Sa-wol, a refugee boy who aspires to become a Black Knight. Sa-wol is described as “the beacon of hope for the next generation in the post-apocalyptic world”.
Kang portrayed the naive yet strong-willed Sa-wol in his own charming way and commented: “Sa-wol often finds himself at a crossroads but when he makes up his mind he goes full-on. I focused most on portraying his personal growth.”

Finally, after her portrayal of characters in the Netflix film Kill Boksoon and Taxi Driver, Esom plays DIC major Seol-ah who harbors refugee Sa-wol at her home. Esom depicts Seol-ah as a proactive and independent character who leverages her power to build justice and use it for the people. She recalls, “Seol-ah has a strong sense of duty so I tried to keep a stiff upper lip no matter what came my way”.
The Class Structure of Dystopian Korea
Black Knight Song Seung-heon as Ryu Seok in Black Knight Cr. Kim Jin-young/Netflix © 2023
Creating the dystopian set for Black Knight was also a challenge in itself. The world is covered in sand and polluted air; only a selected few get to hide in the bunkers built underground. Air is no longer for everyone and there is also strict social stratification in place.
Director Cho points out the irony in the setup “Gangnam is like the Beverly Hills of Korea, but in this universe, the refugees find shelter in the region and the selected few hide underground – hence a reverse pyramid structure.”
The urban areas which once were rich neighborhoods now are stipulated as the Refugee Districts where a ventilator is a must in order to survive. People in the General District get oxygen and supplies delivered to them but they live in identical rectangular housing built in rows. The Special Region is below ground level away from all the sand but lacks sunlight. The Core District has enough air for even plants to grow. The different environments per the different social classes.
The VFX of Black Knight
Black Knight Cr. Kim Jin-young/Netflix © 2023
To bring this harsh world to reality, Korean VFX studio Westworld, behind the Netflix series Sweet Home, Squid Game, and All of Us Are Dead, was brought in to work on Black Knight. Over 180 artists in Westworld worked on 3,500 cuts for over 10 months.
Westworld Director Lee Byung-joo talked about what he really emphasized: “It was important to add haze and dust particles to make it look like the air has been severely polluted. We really poured our everything to depict a desolate Seoul after a comet collision.”
Black Knight Esom as Seol-ah in Black Knight Cr. Kim Jin-young/Netflix © 2023
The texture of the atmosphere was created mostly with smog. To make sure that the smog doesn’t cover up everything, he split the actors from the background, especially for the outdoor scenes, and added a flow of haze in between. To depict a desolate Seoul, they also recreated the N Seoul Tower cut in half, a deserted Gwanghwamun area, and a Gangnam road with collapsed buildings.
In order to show the different textures of sand dunes in different regions, Lee says “source photography was taken from Bayanzak and Khongoryn Els of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia to cater to the different desert environments”.
An instance of this was that the Hangang River was replaced with sand dunes with very fine sand, while rough-textured soil was used to cover the Gangnam Road. A site as wide as 165,300 m2 was covered with sand to pull off indoor shoots and a 1 km long road was created with soil to shoot the car-chasing scene for the Black Knight auditions. The team leveraged VFX to create natural car movements and collision effects, completing and perfecting the scenes and presenting next-level realism.
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Black Knight will be available to watch on Netflix on the 12th of May 2023.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade teases gameplay, announces delay

Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade teased a little bit more of the mobile game’s gameplay, rendered in honestly quite great graphics. You can check out the promotional video below, featuring the game’s theme song, “Avant” by EVE:

The animation shown within the video looks incredibly smooth and fluid, with transitions between sequences looking quite sweet. The little clip of the battle system shows up to 4 skills for a character with up to 4 characters to a party. Skills have their costs and are presumably colour coded depending on what they do. We can see Nobara having a maxed out gauge with a purple aura around her, which should signify her ultimate being ready.

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Battles look turn-based at this stage, with waves of enemies, ability to speed up game speed as well as our old friend, auto battle.
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Besides the gameplay, the Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade teaser does also bring some bad news: the game will be releasing in 2023 instead of within 2022. The window given is for Spring 2023. Perhaps we could expect it around the same time as the next season of the anime, itself also slated for a 2023 release.
For the unfamiliar, you can read a summary of the anime from Crunchyroll:
Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, taking the curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses… and thus begins the heroic tale of a boy who became a curse to exorcise a curse, a life from which he could never turn back.

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Black Desert Mobile brings in Tier 6 Pets

New year, new updates for Black Desert Mobile, one of them being the addition of Tier 6 Pets, amongst others. Black Desert Mobile Adventurers can utilize these Tier 6 Pets which bring more powerful skills such as higher Combat EXP, Black Spirit EXP, and Attack and Defense Points. In order to obtain these Pets, Adventurers will need to exchange two Tier 5 Pets for a chance to obtain one Tier 6. If you’re worried about it being chance-based, worry not as you are guaranteed a Tier 6 Pet after 10 failed attempts. Patrigio will be carrying Pets as well, with Tier 2 – 3 ones able to appear.

Adventurers also have ways to become increasingly powerful, thanks to Relic updates. Abyssal Relic stats have increased, and Adventurers can now also enjoy a higher success rate when enhancing Mystical Relics.

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Moreover, various new features are available for guild members. The funds received from Node Wars and Siege Wars has increased, and a Medal of Honor will also be given as a reward which can be used to purchase various other items. The Hidden Banquet Ball has also been revamped so that the probability of obtaining a reward, and the value of sellable loot, are higher.
As always, you can check out the official website for more information.
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Black Desert MobilePublisher: Pearl AbyssDeveloper: Pearl AbyssRelease Date: 2019-12-11Android, iOS
Play the popular MMORPG now on the mobile and in English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Thai, and Indonesian! Go and embark the journey you choose!

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GamerBraves Newsletter vol. 77 – How The Velvet Room Connects The Themes of Persona

The Persona series may twist and change in a variety of different ways since it first appeared in Revelations: Persona but one thing that remains constant is The Velvet Room, the place that exists between mind, dreams, and reality.

The small blue room led by an old man with a long nose and his cavalcade of attractive assistants has been there to help Persona’s heroes through each of their journeys, from summoning personas through cards to fusing them together in the later games.

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But what makes The Velvet Room particularly interesting is how it fits into the themes of each game, particularly in the three “modern” Persona games. So let’s take a look at each of them and how this little Blue room brings them together.
We’ll first take a look at Persona 3’s elevator of doom, followed by Persona 4’s Limo in the fog, and finally Persona 5’s attempt to escape from prison. You can find out more by subscribing to our newsletter. You can read the full article for free just by putting your email address in the box below:
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Give it a read and let us know what you think! There will be new newsletter feature articles regarding various topics surrounding video games, entertainment, and more every week
Furthermore, we’ll be holding a Giveaway for the PC version of Persona 3 Portable and all you have to do is subscribe and read the Newsletter.

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Kong comes to Godzilla Battle Line in Godzilla Vs. Kong collab

Following his cinematic appearance in Godzilla Vs. Kong, Kong will be appearing in mobile Kaiju action game Godzilla Battle Line. The enormous ape is set to appear at the start of next month on July 1, 2021.

Check out the Japanese commercial for the collaboration:

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Kong can be obtained by clearing special missions or exploring Expedition Maps that can be won in ranked battles. The probability of discovering Kong differs for each Expedition Map.
Kong is a heavyweight ranged attacker in Godzilla Battle Line who uses his monstrous strength to sweep through waves of units as he advances. In addition, when serving as the team’s leader, Kong can perform a Special Move called “Earth Break”, which deals damage in a circular area, and increases damage dealt by allied units with an energy cost of 4+ on the battlefield by 20% for 15 seconds.
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During the event period, Skull Island will be available as a battle stage at certain times of the day. In this area, Kong will appear as the 3rd Force to kick the battle up a notch. There is also a special mission that can be cleared by winning a Battle on Skull Island.
Released last month on June 15, 2021, Godzilla Battle Line, is one of three Godzilla games released by TOHO Games worldwide. Recently, the game had a collaboration with Godzilla S.P. which is the latest Godzilla animated series on Netflix.
Visit the game’s website for more details.
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All the popular monsters and weapons from the Godzilla series are ready for battle!
Build your own team of the strongest monsters and fight against players from all over the world in real time.
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Octopath Traveler: Champions Of The Continent Introduces Three Major Villains

It has come to our attention that Octopath Traveler: Champions of The Continent‘s official website has being updated. Now, when you go into the Story’s section in the site, there will be 3 ominous faces looking down the land.

Here’s an overview of the story:
Let us go back to several years back before the eight began their paths.
Three conquerors have arrived in the continent of Osterra.
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They have bought their ambition with them, plunging the world in dark times. However, in the darkest of time, there were those who defended themselves.
As the One chosen by the Ring, you will travel across the world and meet these people. What kind of path awaits you and what will you feel along the way.
Let’s begin the Journey in where the story needs you.
And a story which will lead you to the conquerors of this continent.
The Three Conquerors:

Helminia, “Witch of Greed”, Conqueror of Wealth

Titus, “Hero”, Conqueror of Power

Argust, “Playwright”, Conqueror of Glory

Octopath Traveler: Champions Of The Continent will be coming out in Japan sometime in 2019. However, there’s still no news regarding a global release. Stay updated by following their Official Twitter account.

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Malaysian Animator Sin Yee Loke Speaks About Working On Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

With Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse swinging into cinemas in a few weeks, we got the opportunity to interview opportunity with Sin Yee Loke, the Malaysian animator who played a crucial part in creating Miles Morales’ latest adventure through the Spider multiverse.

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Sin Yee Loke is a Malaysian artist from Bidor, Perak. She graduated from The Dasein Academy of Art and spent five years working at Illusionist Animation Studio in Malaysia, working on projects like Ridiculous Players From Online World.
She currently works at Sony Pictures Imageworks and carries an important role of a Lighter, in charge of bringing colors and archiving the comic style through compositing the visuals for Spider-Verse. Here’s what she had to say about getting the job and helping to create the world of Spider-Man.
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Could you tell us a little bit more about your professional background and how you ended up working on this movie?

After studying animation, I started working in animation studios in Malaysia for like 5 1/2 years before I started looking for jobs overseas and I got really lucky. The first one I landed on was in Australia. I was working on the VFX for the movie Love and Monsters.
Because of the pandemic, I went back to Malaysia and got locked down for two years. But after that, I was thinking “Hmm, this time I’m gonna try Canada”, so I just aimed for Canada and then I sent my portfolio and my resume out. I got really lucky as there were a few companies that responded.
And then I just chose the best one which was MPC (Moving Picture Company) in Montreal, Canada. They sponsored me here and I worked on Disney’s Pinocchio. And then while I was working on Pinocchio, I saw some US companies hiring and then I decided to try my luck and give it a go. “They probably won’t respond to me, at least until I’m 2-3 years here and I think I’m still not too qualified. Maybe then, who knows”. I got really lucky like one week after I applied, I heard back from them and then I got interviewed.
And it was for Spider-Verse! I literally screamed during the interview. “Oh my gosh, I’m a fan and I can’t believe that I’m talking to the person who worked on the 1st movie. You know, I’m so impressed at the colors, art direction, and everything. So I geeked out during the interview”! After that, I got the part. “Oh my gosh, I can’t believe it”. I just got really lucky and got myself into Spider-Verse.
The Spider-Verse films are known for their incredibly unique comic-inspired art style. Can you specifically describe what you did to give it such a unique look?

In Spider-Verse they have different worlds which means they have different art styles. We are following according to the sequence like this is whose world and then we have the references for the color keys. Then I light it, render it out and compensate it and then follow according to the specific art direction and do it that way. There are different kinds like maybe the brushing, and the inking, they are all different in each world.
The production team has developed many specific and unique design tools for the movie. For your role, were any tools specifically created for your department?

There was a lot. They are all internally developed by talented artists. So there are a lot of plugins and tools that they will constantly update throughout the movie. There are so many different versions, I have no idea how they do it because I’m not too into technical stuff, but I’m trying to learn how to use it. These gave us so much convenience, creating like the brush strokes, the inking, and everything. They are so talented and cool.
Was it hard for you to adapt to using these new tools?

Yeah, of course. Everything is so new and the workload, pipeline, software – even the style, I’ve never worked on something crazy like this. So the adaptation for the first few months, it was definitely hard.
But once you got into it, you got the direction and everything, it wasn’t that hard anymore. It was more challenging how to achieve the look that you want, the look that the director wanted
When incorporating these different art style concepts into the movie, did any design difficulties arise?

Oh yeah, I think they changed the design quite a lot, and even the color keys kept changing, and the art style was continuously refining. Some of the artists may have gotten annoyed with this but for me, I appreciate it, I believe in the Art Director a lot.
I thought it looked better every time they changed it so I’m glad they decided to go for it. There are a lot of shots that were already approved and done, but we had to go back and redo them because the director changed their mind. But of course, it now looked even better, and better suited the story.
With these last-minute changes, is it the story that’s changing, or the animation style or technique, and how does that affect your role specifically?

At first, it was fine, but closer to the end, it was kind of stressful because we still have new shots to do. Those shots were already approved, but now they were going back, they were changing the dialogue. I think that it’s on the news too. Like Hailee [Steinfeld], she had to go back and re-record the dialogues. I was like “What? At this time? Are you sure?”.
But after they made the changes, it does make more sense and for the story, it’s way better so I was okay with it. But of course, there’ll be some shots that are really complicated or tedious like “Ohh finally it’s approved” and then three months later like “Oh guess what? You got a new update. You’re gonna redo that again”. I was like “Oh My Gosh, I thought I’d got rid of it”.
For our final question, could you talk about your relationship with the Spider-Man series and what this production means to you?

When I was young, I watched the first Spider-Man movie, the Tobey Maguire version and I ended up falling in love with the characters. I then watched the second one, the third one, and then Amazing Spider-Man came out. I lot of people were really into the MCU at the time but for me, I couldn’t get enough of the Spider-Man movies.
When the first Spider-Verse came out, it blew my mind, the art style and the way they portray the camera movement using the printing methods offset. When I came out of the cinema, I thought “I wish I could be as good as that” and that I could be a part of them. I even posted this as a story on social media.
I still can’t believe that I’m now a part of the series. Like it’s hard to believe I’m working with the crew that worked on the first movie. We’re colleagues now and we just finished the second one. I can’t believe this is real. Am I dreaming?
Across The Spider-Verse

It’s great to see more Malaysian Talents heading up in the world and working on iconic IPs like Spider-Man. We wish Sin Yee Loke and the rest of the team at Sony Pictures Imageworks the best of luck as they prepare to launch the second chapter of the Spider-Verse saga.
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will premiere in Malaysian cinemas on the 1st of June 2023.
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Blue Protocol – A new online action RPG for PC announced by Bandai Namco

Bandai Namco Entertainment has recently announced a new online action RPG IP – Blue Protocol for PC! The game is developed by Project Sky Blue, which is a joint project team formed by Bandai Namco Online and Bandai Namco Studios.

For all we know, Blue Protocol set its story in a world with impressive graphics similar to the anime movies. Running on Unreal Engine 4, it will also feature online multiplayer actions. Stay tuned for more info!
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New BioShock game from Cloud Chamber

A new BioShock game is officially in the works by Cloud Chamber. Cloud Chamber is the newest, wholly owned game development studio under the company’s publishing label. Teams will be established in two locations: Novato, Calif. and Montréal, Québec. They’ll be comprised of a collective of storytellers, eager to push the frontlines of interactive entertainment by making unique, entertaining and thoughtful experiences to engage the world. The Montréal studio also marks the first ever Canadian office for a 2K studio. The aforementioned next entry to the BioShock franchise will be in development for the next several years.

What’s next after BioShock Infinite?
David Ismailer, President of 2K commented:

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“As we continue growing our product portfolio, we remain inspired by opportunities to invest further in our valuable IP, great people and their collective, long-term potential.”

“BioShock is one of the most beloved, critically praised and highest-rated franchises of the last console generation. We can’t wait to see where its powerful narrative and iconic, first-person shooter gameplay head in the future with our new studio team at Cloud Chamber leading the charge.”

Kelley Gilmore, a 22-year industry veteran with over 40 games shipped under her belt, she’ll be Cloud Chamber’s Global Studio Head, the first woman in 2K history to lead a development studio. Her wealth of experience transcends executive production, marketing direction and public relations management. That includes nearly two decades of service to another of 2K’s wholly owned studios, Firaxis Games, having worked on franchises like Sid Meier’s Civilization and XCOM. She’ll be based in Novato.
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“We founded Cloud Chamber to create yet-to-be-discovered worlds – and their stories within – that push the boundaries of what is possible in the video game medium.”

“Our team believes in the beauty and strength of diversity, in both the makeup of the studio and the nature of its thinking. We are a deeply experienced group of game makers, including many responsible for BioShock’s principal creation, advancement and longstanding notoriety, and honored to be part of the 2K family as stewards of this iconic franchise.”

She in turn has tapped Ken Schachter to be Cloud Chamber’s Studio Manager in Montréal. He too has extensive experience in development, production, technology and creative roles. He’ll be embassador for both the stuio and 2K to establish a significant company presence in Montréal. Schachter prior served as General Manager for Zynga in Toronto, as well as founded independent game developer and publisher Trapdoor. Notable positions with companies like Gameloft, Autodesk and more are on his resumé.

Cloud Chamber’s decision to open a new office in Montréal was supported by the Gouvernement du Québec and Montréal International. The studio will be joining the company’s family of wholly owned development teams, a list of which includes:

Visual Concepts
Firaxis Games
Hangar 13
Cat Daddy Games
2K Silicon Valley

Should you be interested in pursuing career opportunities with the new studio, you can visit the Cloud Chamber website or 2K Careers for more information. You can visit the 2K website, be a fan on Facebook, follow its Twitter, Instagram or YouTube too.

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Brave Frontier: The Last Summoner First Impressions

Brave Frontier: The Last Summoner is a spin off of the main line Brave Frontier games, taking place in the same universe. The game is arbitrarily set a millennium after the events which occurred in Brave Frontier 1 and Brave Frontier 2, and has such as some form of story connections to the first. This also means that we will be seeing weapons and character(s) from previous games making an appearance here.

gumi Europe, the developer for this game, has decided to ditch the pixel art of its predecessors for a high definition 2D graphics. Depending on who you ask, this may or may not be a good thing. Those familiar with the franchise may not take a liking for it, but those getting into Brave Frontier for the first time may appreciate the slightly more modern artstyle.

The combat system has also been slightly altered, where this time around, where you set the actions of each unit in your party before executing them via a single swipe across to the right. This works for the most part, as you will be able to set abilities and attacks accordingly if you so choose, but if you do not want to deal with any of that, you can just swipe away. Once you have cleared the particular stage, auto battles are an option, which is always handy if you need to farm for something.
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As a break from the main story campaign, you will be able to go do other things, namely the Harvest, Challenge and Challenge+ modes. PVP is currently not available as of time of writing this, but the game hints at it coming really soon. There is much to do here, but the game does not actually want you to be playing as much, as the stamina bar in the beginning stages means you will not be doing anything for long, an issue which we will address in the next paragraph.

For some reason or another, despite having just launched globally, the game does not acknowledge the this fact, as unlike other titles at its infancy, it is not particularly generous with freebies and stamina allowance. You pretty much start off bare bones and there are no beginner incentives such as free rolls nor free stamina refills. We are not sure why the developer would be so stingy in this regard, and if you are starting the game for the first time, be sure to take note.

Overall, Brave Frontier: The Last Summoner is a rather competent hero collection RPG for the most part, but there isn’t anything here that particularly makes it stand out from its peers. Fans of the original may find something here to like, while beginners may want to look elsewhere for games which are more accommodating.

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Harvestella: Of Seaside Town Shatolla, Jobs and more

Square Enix has revealed more information for the RPG game, Harvestella, this time showcasing the summer location Seaside Town Shatolla and its characters, job systems and more.

Summer Location: Seaside Town Shatolla
Seaside Town Shatolla is a seaside where they fish for a living. Many fishers of the town would go to the tavern in the centre of the town to drink and sing together.

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The town also has a story going around, of a sea witch, Lorelei that drags ships to the bottom of the sea with her singing voice. Meanwhile, inside the tavern, the diva of Shatolla, Emo tries to bring courage and cheer to the fishers and she wants to travel to the Seaslight.
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Characters from Shatolla

Heine is an inventor with an atelier in Shatolla and he constantly spends his time absorbed in creating inventions. Many find him eccentric and he is quick to flirt with women.

Emo is the tavern singer, the diva of Shatolla and she seems to have an otherworldly air about her.
Jobs
Jobs come with unique weapons and have characteristic skills. So long as you recruit the character with a certain job, you too would be able to use that same job.

Jobs also have their own unique skills which you can get from each job’s skill board. Some skills you can use to perform in battle and some take effect simply by obtaining the skill.
Special Summer Produce
Some fruits and vegetables are seasonal like the Bellhop and if you can harvest them in their specific season, you will be able to cook up rare seasonal cuisines such as the Hop Juice.
Waterside and Cave Biomes
Outside the protagonist’s home, special environments exist such as waterside and caves and you can use it to cultivate crops that can only be grown in those areas.

Renovation
With the Renovator, you can expand your field, buildings, extend animal enclosure and even construct a kitchen for you to cook.

Harvestella is a Fantasy Life Simulation RPG game set to release on Nintendo Switch on November 4th and November 5th for Steam. A demo of the game is available to download only available on Nintendo Switch

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Monster Hunter Rise Bilipods Are Palico Shaped And Adorable

Bilipods have announced a special collaboration with Monster Hunter Rise, giving you Palico-shaped wireless earphones for your devices.

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In a post on Weibo, they announced the special earphones, which will be available for pre-sale starting April 30th for RMB 299.
The case for the Monster Hunter Rise Bilipods is custom-designed with the logos for Monster Hunter Rise, even including a Guild Emblem on the body.
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On top of that the case itself comes with a case made in the likeness of everyone’s favorite Felyne companions
It even comes with little cat ears on the top of the case, as well as a rubber Palico face made to look like the starting Felyne armor in Monster Hunter Rise.
As of this writing, there’s no word on the earphones possibly releasing outside of China.
Aside from having Palico representation in your audio equipment, the Bilipods themselves feature 35dB noise cancellation, as well as a rear microphone to help with noise reduction.
It also features 20 hour battery life, so you’ll be able to use it on-the go even for long commutes without having to worry about them dying mid way.
Monster Hunter Rise is set to receive its expansion this summer, with the release of Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak on June 23rd.

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CHRONO PORTAL IS RECUITING PLAYERS FOR BETA TEST!

As announced by Odin Entertainment, Japanese style mobile MMORPG “Chrono Portal” is finally set to be released after 4 years of development. The game will be launched in the first quarter of 2017 in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao. While the recruitment of player for delete file beta test has started on January 9th.

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Chrono Portal’s world view is unusually ambitious as a mobile phone game. Just the finalized story has more than one million words. Others than the exciting main story line, the side story lines and the quests are very meticulous too.  Up to 300 NPCs is set to appear throughout the game together with more than 200 beautiful scenery map. Besides that, many other detailed design are also waiting for the player to explore.

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Sneak peak of the game story:
The story took place in Zemu mainland. The Fei-Wei Kingdom with rich culture and prosperity of economy faced sudden invasion of the Kenis people, which brings away the carefree life from people in Fei-Wei Kingdom.
The player will play as a young citizen of Fei-Wei Kingdom born several years after the wars ends. Gradually grow into a warrior, the player slowly reveals the truth of the war and finds out the secret hiding under the Zemu mainland.

Chrono Portal is now recruiting a limited 2000 player for delete file beta test, first come first serve. So if you are interested to join the beta test, do check out the link below!
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UMvC3 Returns to EVO 2023 As Part of Main Stage Lineup

Fans have erupted in cheers as Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom (UMVC3) has been announced as part of the EVO 2023 main stage lineup.

We are excited to announce our first-annual Evo Throwback Tournament featuring Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3!

This fan-favorite game completes our 2023 lineup in style!#Evo2023 pic.twitter.com/ObRwuY8e7j
— EVO (@EVO) February 22, 2023
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Announced at a livestream today, the line up consists of other EVO regulars such as Tekken 7 and Guilty Gear Strive, as well as being the debut tournament for titles like Street Fighter 6 and the sophomore appearance of Melty Blood Type Lumina.

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Each of these tournaments would also be receiving a 25,000 USD prize pool.
They also confirmed that EVO 2023 would take place from August 4th to August 6th this year in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Here’s the full list of announced games for EVO 2023:

Street Fighter 6
Guilty Gear Strive
Tekken 7
Dragon Ball FighterZ
KOFXV
Melty Blood: Type Lumina
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3

UMVC3 is a legendary game for the FGC, having been kept alive for the community years after Capcom dropped support for the title.
Former Marvel vs Capcom 2 champion Justin Wong even tweeted his thanks to Pokimane, jokingly implying she brought the fan favorite back to EVO’s main stage.
“Thank you [Pokimane]  for bringing back UMVC3, Tier 3 sub from me”, he tweets.
He and many other players also echoed a common sentiment: thanking the community for having kept the iconic series alive through their own events, such as one that saw an elderly couple compete in Pools.

“Shout outs to@TampaNeverSleep @Kevin_Havenger and anyone else who kept UMVC3 alive with online tournaments”, he says. “Yall the reason why UMVC3 made it back to EVO”.

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Brazil wants to add violent video games to crime list

Violence in video games has brought some of the world’s politicians into the spotlight, with the latest being Brazilian Federal Deputy Junior Bozzella. It has been one of the hottest topics recently, with the New Zealand mass shooting tragedy leading the conversation.

*Picture taken from Bozella’s official Facebook Page*
According to Brazilian website UOL, Bozzella reportedly wants a new law to be enforced in the future that would see violent video games getting banned and criminalized. The new bill, codenamed 1577/2019, will introduce a change to the country’s penal code that punishes people who are involved in activities related to violent video games such as developing and selling. Worse comes to worst, the punishment could be tripled if it involves mass media and the Internet . Punishments include three to six months in prison or fines.
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Bozella continued by saying that violent video games are to be blamed for young individuals getting themselves involved in violence and crime. He also commented that the formation of violent and “disturbed” citizens is due to the exposure to violent video games.
The new law could also see a change in the Internet Civil Registry, with Bozella attempting to remove such unnecessary harmful content from all game stores in the country. If this new law does get approved in the future, it would certainly cause an uproar from the nation’s gaming community.

Brazil is a country that’s pretty well known when it comes to gaming and one example would be the professional CS:GO team, MIBR, which currently consists of a full Brazilian roster including TACO and coldzera. Not to mention that Brazilian football superstar, Neymar, sometimes gets in on the act as well by playing CS:GO during his spare time.

DE AMARELINHA REPRESENTANDO O BRASIL NO MAJOR!
The jersey that represents our home, BRAZIL!#AquiEBrasil#SomosMIBR🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/64rkiDZF8X
— MADE IN BRAZIL. (@MIBR) February 20, 2019

What are your thoughts on this? Should violent games such as PUBG and GTA V be banned in Brazil? Let us know in the comment section below!
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Hideo Kojima is Not Involved In The Metal Gear: Snake Eater Remake Says Konami Spokesperson

A spokesperson for Konami has confirmed with IGN that Metal Gear Solid director Hideo Kojima and artist Yoji Shinkawa are not involved in the recently announced Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Remake in any capacity.

“They are not involved,” said the Konami spokesperson. “However, the development team will work hard to create this remake and also the ports (for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection) so that they can be enjoyed on multiple platforms by even more players all around the world.”

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When asked who is working on the remake, they said the game is primarily being developed in-house at Konami with developers who have worked on past Metal Gear titles. These developers will be working with the studio Virtuos to co-develop the game. Virtuos has acted as a support developer for several AAA titles including Uncharted 4, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, and The Dark Souls Remaster.
When asked why they chose Metal Gear Solid 3 to remake they said it was because the game is the first game chronologically in the Metal Gear timeline and is a fan favorite among players.
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“We chose Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater because it depicts the birth of BIG BOSS (Naked Snake), which is the starting point of the Metal Gear series,” a Konami spokesperson said. “Another reason is that many fans have been requesting a remake of this game for a long time.”
Part of the concern with the Snake Eater Remake is that Kojima did not leave Konami on good terms following his development team’s split from the publisher in 2015. Konami would later release the poorly received spin-off title Metal Gear Survive.
That being said we should keep in mind many popular franchises are not currently being worked on by their original creators including Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, and more. In my opinion, it would be best to keep an open mind with the Snake Eater Remake until more details are revealed.
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Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

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