GamerBraves Newsletter vol. 57 – The Importance of AA Games

Video games nowadays tend to be split into two categories: AAA games, the big-budget mainstream blockbusters of the gaming world, and Indie Games: the smaller, experimental titles that bring in some creative flair to spice up the industry. In between these two, however, there is a middle ground in the form of AA (double-A) games.

Smaller titles from well-known developers: Digimon Survive, The World Ends With You, Melty Blood, 13 Sentinels Aegis Rim, and many more. While you likely haven’t heard of all of them, they’re still an important element of the video game industry that deserve some love and attention. So let’s give it to them.

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So let’s start by discussing what exactly a AAA game is. There’s actually no set definition of what counts as a AAA or AA game. If anything these exist more as a mindset of the kind of trends and ideas the game follows and the kind of audience they want to receive. AAA titles are your top-end budget games that are made for mass appeal. Franchises that are well known even among those not interested in them. They characteristically have state-of-the-art graphics, sell for tens of millions, and have a high level of marketing, including product placements with popular brands like Call of Duty having tie-ins with Mountain Dew and Doritos.
AA games on the hand are lower-budget titles (in comparison to AAA games, they still have large amounts of funding poured into them) that are still marketed and released by a larger publisher. These games are often made for more specific audiences: anime fans, horror fans, and groups with more acquired tastes. They usually aren’t marketed as heavily and may not be as polished as their AAA counterparts (less polished doesn’t equal lesser quality though). If you’d like to read more about AA Games, consider subscribing to our newsletter so you can read more about it. You can read it for free by putting your email address in the box below:
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ROCKMAN x DiVE Halloween Scare Challenge

Come and celebrate the spooky festival of Halloween in ROCKMAN x DiVE with Vile and Marino as they dress up in ghastly attire to get into the spirit of Halloween.

Event Overview

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During the Halloween Scare Challenge event, a new map with an ancient castle themed and the mobs will be dressed up as Halloween monsters such as Frankenstein, mummy and even specters, etc. The moment you step into the boundaries of the ancient castle, your vision will be limited around the character which acts as a feature to this event.

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After gradually exploring the internal structure of the castle, the castle boss Pumpkin Head Dark Man in a Halloween costume will be making an appearance. Beating the Pumpkin Head Dark Man will net players a bunch of rewards that can be exchanged.
Halloween Vile

Dressed in red, black and gold, Vile gets his Halloween spirit on with his bat themed suit and pumpkin side cannon. Halloween vile will have a new set of skills to go with his new looks. This version of Vile will have the skills “Batwing Boomerang” and “Pumpkin Bomb” to deal damage to enemies.
Halloween Marino

Also dressing in a Halloween attire comes Halloween Marino along with a new set of skills as well. Her new skills
“Scattering” and “Phantom Kick” will come in handy when dealing with incoming enemies.
For more information and future updates for ROCKMAN x DiVE, check out the official website.

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Nikke Announces Upcoming Queen’s Order Event Featuring Rosanna

With the Bunny X 777 event coming to a close later this week, Goddess of Victory: Nikke has announced its newest upcoming event titled, “Queen’s Order” which will be available after the maintenance on June 1st, 2023.

The event will feature Nikke Rosanna as she attempts to discover the culprit behind a targeted bombing attack that has her losing everything as well as having the people in her care and protection hurt. It is up to you as the Commander to aid her in her plight.

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Alongside the event, Rosanna herself will also be available for recruitment during this period. The Attacker Class Nikke wields a Machine Gun called the Golden Thompson and could be recruited starting from the end of the maintenance on June 1st 2023 till June 15th, 2023 4:59:59 (UTC+9).
There will also be a new exclusive skin for Sakura called Midnight Stealth that can obtained through the Cash Shop.
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Furthermore, the latest update will also feature a 7 day-login event which will run from the end of maintenance till June 15th 2023 (UTC+9) as well as a new Coordinated Operation challenging Boss Alteisen and a Solo Raid which begins on June 8th, 12:00:00 (UTC+9) and ends on June 15, 2023 (UTC+9).
Goddess of Victory: Nikke is available now for Android, iOS and PC. For further information regarding the upcoming Queen’s Order event in Nikke, you may visit their official website.
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GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE is an immersive sci-fi RPG shooter game, where you recruit and command various maidens to form a beautiful anime girl squad that specializes in wielding guns and other unique sci-fi weapons. Command and collect girls that have unique combat specialties to create your ultimate team! Experience next-level shooting action with simple yet intuitive controls while enjoying dynamic battle effects.

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A Newly Discovered Cockroach In Singapore Has Been Named After A Pokemon

A new species of Cockroach was found at a Forested Nature Reserve in Singapore and it has been named after the Pokemon Pheromosa.

The discovery of Nocticola Pheromosa was published in the Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology on February 27th, 2023 (via The Straights Time) by Cristian Lucañas of the UPLB Museum of Natural History, Philippines, and Foo Maosheng of The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. The cockroach was labeled a new species after comparing its genitalia with its closest living relative that resides in Borneo.

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Entomologist Foo Maosheng, who co-authored the discovery, said: “There are some similarities between Pheromosa and the delicate cockroach that we found, such as having a long antenna, wings that mimic a hood, and long slender legs. Both my collaborator and I are also Pokemon fans, so we thought why not name the cockroach after a Pokemon inspired by a cockroach.”
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In the Pokemon games, Pheromosa is a bug and fighting type Pokemon that was introduced in the Generation 7 games Pokemon Sun and Moon. It is part of a special type of Pokemon called Ultra Beasts who came to the main Pokemon universe from an alternate dimension.
It is currently unknown what the main inspiration for Pheromosa the Pokemon is supposed to be. Many believe that is supposed to be a very pretty American Cockroach however other fans believe that it is based on a small crustacean called a Copepod as they both have whitish shells. I suppose we’ll never know for sure but the fact that an actual Cockroach shares its name certainly shows the similarities between the two.

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Malaysian Indie Game The Kabaret Gets A New Music Video For Its Theme ‘Song of Mothers’

Malaysian indie game Kabaret will be receiving a new music video for its theme song, inspired by traditional and modern sounds called ‘Song of Mothers’.

The music video will be a collaboration between the game’s developers Persona Theory Games and Indonesian Ethnic Fusion Group SambaSunda.

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This exclusive music video will be premiering in this year’s Save & Sound Event, an online music festival celebrating music from games this week from July 14 to July 17.
The song revolves around The Kabaret’s main character Jebat and his tumultuous relationship with his mother and struggles to break free of her expectations.
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It is supposed to encapsulate the dark themes of The Kabaret visual novel which sees Jebat waking up in a monstrous new form and being brought to the titular Kabaret, a place where various monsters from Southeast Asian folklore gather.

SambaSunda is an Indonesian fusion band from Bandung in Western Java. Their theme for The Kabaret, Song of Mothers will use the traditional Indonesian instrument the gamelan alongside more contemporary instruments. The tune of the song will have the same dark and forbidding tone that the game will have.
If you’d like to learn more about The Kabaret, check out our first impressions of the game’s temporary demo which was part of Steam Next Fest.

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An Interview With May’n: A Songstress’ Encore, And Her Foray Into Voice Acting

With the whirlwind of activity at AFA 2022, we had the chance to catch up with May’n for an interview before her concert at the event. Her name should be familiar, from back in the day as Macross Frontier‘s Sheryl Nome, to more recently, as Neo in D4DJ‘s Abyssmare unit. Since her debut in 2005, her vocals have been on the airwaves all these years. What does the songstress have to share with us today? Read on!

The interview with May’n has been edited for clarity.

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Tell us more about your Macross Frontier concert in 2021.
MAY’N: It had been 10 years since I performed for Macross Frontier; back then, we were quite young and still fresh – now, we’re more mature, but still full of enthusiasm and creativity. For the performance, we had a meeting to decide what to wear, as well as the setlist. The outfit would be a ‘balance’ between something Sheryl, and me, would ‘be’. In a way, Macross Frontier never ended and will always have something going forward, thanks to all the combination of ideas the team builds together.
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For the Macross 40th Anniversary Album “Deculture!! Mixture!!!!!”, you swapped songs with Walküre. What did you think that was going to be like, with regards to the collaboration, and the style of their singing?
MAY’N: Walküre songs are really cool! If you’ve heard JUNNA-san, she can hit really high notes, so it was challenging to sing the same way. When it comes to collab songs, you’re singing in the same key as the original singer; while it was definitely challenging, it was a joy to try to get to the same level.
Since you’ve come to AFA many times in the past, what do you find most exciting about it? Does it have a different atmosphere compared to a regular concert?
MAY’N: When it comes to events like AFA, there are so many other singers across the anime, game, and music industry. So many fans come to these events and it’s amazing to see so many appreciate the culture and it makes me proud.

You’ve been to numerous music events across the world, maybe more so than most anime song singers. What is it like to be on a stage like that?
MAY’N: It was surprising at first, seeing how people enjoyed my singing exactly like how you fans are today. Fifteen years ago, there was a ‘gap’ between what was popular in Japan, Asia, and it could be different from the rest of the world. However, the exact same thing can be trending at the same time, making the possibilities endless.
AFA 2022 is pretty much the first event I’ve been to outside of Japan, so hopefully once COVID dies down, I can finally go to more countries around the world. I’m a little nervous yet also really excited to hear the crowd cheer together, in person.
What do you feel about being the center of D4DJ’s new unit, Abyssmare?
MAY’N: I was initially taken aback as I’d never really done voice acting before. (Ed. note: Aya Endo voices Macross Frontier‘s Sheryl Nome, with May’n as her singer). It’s the first time I’ve done seiyuu work, and I feel like I’ve pulled it off well. As I pursue my career, I feel like I can do a lot more.
Of course, I want it to be the best group with the best music, and have it be on the same level as my personal MAY’N project. We have meetings so that we can create something really good for the fans going forward.
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Do you feel that there’s a difference between performing as a specific character (e.g. Sheryl) to singing as yourself?
MAY’N: Rather than change what my voice sounds like, it’s more to what I feel inside before I start. That way, I feel that it ‘creates’ a different style according to the character.
In closing, do you have anything to say to fans across Asia and Singapore?
MAY’N: I’m glad to be able to go overseas, like to Singapore, for an anime event concert. I hope that more countries will be able to enjoy a similar atmosphere, cheering and all, as we slowly return to in-person events. I’ll be going to more countries in the future, so please look forward to it!

We’re grate to May’n for taking the time for this interview and we’ll definitely be seeing more of her in time. Whether as herself, the Galactic Fairy, or Neo. Whichever role she sings, we wish her all the best and enjoy whenever her voice graces our ears.
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Digimon Links will be shutting down globally on 30 July 2019

Bandai Namco has announced that Digimon Links will be shutting down worldwide on 30th July 2019. The game has been around since late 2017 but it looks like its time is up.

A screenshot of was posted on a Reddit thread, which detailed the official announcement. While you will still be able to use any existing DigiStones you have already purchased, micro-transactions have now been disabled in the English version so you can’t buy more of them. Those who are playing on the Japanese server can still buy DigiStones until 27th June 2019.

Digimon Links is a game where you can collect and train Digimon to fights in 3v3 turn-based battles. The game’s main draw is the multitude of Digimon you can collect and relative simplicity in game mechanics. We even wrote a short guide on how to get free DigiStones if you’re interested to try out the game.
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To all those who are still playing this game, what do you feel about this? Do you wish the game to go on? Let us know in the comments below.

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SD Gundam G Generation RE launches in selected countries

We reported about the new entry in the SD Gundam G Generation series, SD Gundam G Generation RE to be available this year and now the game is officially live. iOS and Android users from Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau will be able to enjoy the game now.

SD Gundam G Generation RE focuses on real-time strategy and Gundam simulation, where you can collect and form your very own Gundam team to battle. While forming your battle team, you will need to choose your troops with the ability that suits the quests requirement. During battles, you can also control your troops according to your strategy to deal with the different battle situation.

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Of course, there will be a single-player story mode, but online co-op mode is available too. The game is now only available in Chinese and Japanese, hope there will be a global version for fans around the globe to play as well!
Here is our 15-min gameplay video:

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Sigma Theory to launch for mobile on 18 October 2022

PID Games has just announced that it will be launching Sigma Theory, its upcoming strategy game for the Android and iOS platforms. The game is being touted as a one where players will engage in espionage and subterfuge in a futuristic science fiction universe. You will take on the role of the head of division for Sigma in your country, and tasked with using a certain ‘Sigma Theory’ to achieve your objectives.

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Description for Sigma Theory as follows via its store page:
Sigma Theory is a Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.
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In the near future, a paradigm-shifting scientific discovery looms over the world, promising radical new technologies. The world’s superpowers realize they could have the power to destroy the global financial system, wipe out entire countries or even gain access to immortality.
However, this discovery — called “The Sigma Theory” — can only be harnessed by a handful of scientists. You are placed at the head of your country’s Sigma division. Your objective is to ensure that it is your nation that reaps the benefits of Sigma Theory before anyone else.
To achieve this you will have powerful resources at your disposal: a cadre of the world’s most elite covert agents, advanced tactical drones and, of course, your own skills in diplomacy and subterfuge.
It’s a cold war out there, one in which mankind must face up to its future.
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Turn-based espionage: Use your special agents to dominate the world. Seduction, blackmail, manipulation, industrial espionage… Every low blow is both permitted and encouraged.
Dynamic narrative: Develop and manage your relations with over 100 NPCs: lobbies, armed groups, politicians… Alliance, deception or assassination, you choose.
Field operations: Direct the kidnapping of your targets during gripping pursuits through the world’s greatest cities. Discretion or direct confrontation, your agent’s life is in your hands.

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Steep: Road To The Olympics is available on PS4, Xbox One and PC now

Ubisoft has released Steep: Road to the Olympics on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC! As a refresher, Steep: Road to the Olympics is an expansion to Steep, the open world action-sports game available since last year December. The expansion will be featuring fresh Alpine and Freestyle events including Giant Slalom, Super-G, Big Air, Halfpipe and more.

There is a new mode for The Steep: Road to the Olympics expansion where you can embark with pro athletes on the “Become a Legend” journey. Other than exploring the beautiful scenery of Japan’s mountains, you can build up your freestyle tricks and discover the new Slopestyle discipline in the new mode.

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Also, before each challenge in the ‘Become a Legend’ mode, you will be treated to various training tips and insights from Olympians through video interview clips. Some of the legends and rising stars featured including Lindsey Vonn, Kevin Rolland and Sage Kotsenburg.
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The expansion features seamless multiplayer mode too, where you and your buddies can take on challenges together or compete against each other. You can also take part in plenty of competitive live programs such as the monthly Steep World Tour for exclusive rewards. More information about Steep is available at their official site, or you can visit their official Facebook page for latest update.
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Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story to be out this summer in the U.S and Canada

Aniplex of America has announced that Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story will be coming to the U.S and Canada this summer.

The game is a spin-off of its anime series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica and was initially released in Japan in 2017.

The story of the game will be taking place in a burgeoning city called Kamihama where mysterious forces resides. Iroha Tamaki heads over to Kamihama city in order to search for her sister while the other Magical Girls are drawn to the mysterious forces. Join Iroha Tamaki in the Magical Girl RPG as a new story about Magical Girls and the wishes that drive them unfolds.
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Besides that, the mobile game also assures that players will get to immerse into the mysterious and captivating world of Magical Girls as familiar faces from the anime series will show up. For instance, Iroha Tamaki herself and some new characters will be appearing in the mobile game.

It is still uncertain whether this Magical Girl RPG will get a global release but it will certainly be coming to the U.S and Canada this summer! For more information, you can visit their official website.

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NetEase Games Releases Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results!

NetEase Games, one of the largest game developer and publisher companies from China next to Tencent has recently published their Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results. The company has seen a tremendous growth of RMB 36.3 billion (US$ 5.6 billion) compared to previous fiscal year 2016 of RMB 28 billion. Their mobile games have accounted for approximately 70.8% of net revenues from online games for fiscal year 2017 compared to last year’s 61.9%.

NetEase ranked No.2 at App Annie annual “Top 52″Highest Earning List for 2017
NetEase’s success can be seen from their online game services that garnered their gross profit in 2017 which was attributed from their increased revenue contribution from self-developed mobile games such as Onmyoji and the mobile version of New Ghost. The company continued to strengthen their influence in the market by launching more new self-developed hit mobile titles across global audiences which includes games like:

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Knives Out: Accumulated over 100 million registered users to date and has been recommended by Google Play Store in over 10 countries since its launch in November 2017.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day(Rules of Survival): Accumulated over 80 million registered users to date, and the global release of Rules of Survival, has been ranked as one of the most popular games on iOS platform and Google Play Store across multiple countries including U.S market since its launch in November 2017.
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Minecraft: Successfully introduced Mojang’s Minecraft in China across all platforms with early monetization progressing well.
Onmyoji: Invigorated popularity of Onmyoji and expanded international reach with release of a new content update, successful launch in Thailand in November 2017 and introduction of a new MOBA version in January 2018, which was well-received by players.
While previous stable flagship titles and self-developed games such as Fantasy Westward Journey Online and Invincible (global version is named Immortal Conquest) were strengthened in the market as well. In addition to their new pipeline of games combining diversification strategy in their upcoming games like the asymmetrical battle arena game Identity V, RPG Sky and 2.5D casual battle arena game Code: Alive, NetEase aims to continue their aggressive strategy to maintain or rise even higher than before in the industry.

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The Open World of Dragon’s Dogma II Will Be Four Times As Large As The First Game Says Hideaki Itsuno

Hideaki Itsuno appeared at the Capcom Showcase 2023 to give new details on the publisher’s upcoming action RPG Dragon’s Dogma II including the larger open world and use of pawns in battle.

Dragon’s Dogma II will make use of the RE Engine (used for recent Resident Evil games, Devil May Cry V, and Street Fighter 6) to create a world that is four times as large as the original game’s map.

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According to Istuno, the game will be a single player but you will be assisted by AI allies called Pawns who will fight alongside you in battle. Your party will consist of your player character, The Arisen, one Main Pawn who can be customized to your liking, and Two Support Pawn who can be borrowed from other players. The AI characters will be able to perform more precise decisions than in the previous game and can guide you to new locations.
The game will also feature a more immersive physics engine where pulling on a monster’s leg will cause them to realistically topple over allowing for a wider variety of ways to tackle different situations.
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Itsuno also gave more details on two important new characters featured in the key art of the game alongside The Arisen. On the right is Urika, an archer with a deep connection to The Arisen, and on the left Nadinia, a high priestess of the Beastren, a race of people that appear in the series for the first time in Dragon’s Dogma II.
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Servant of Thrones Is Now Up In Stores!

Servant of Thrones, Square Enix’s latest installment in the mobile market, is now officially launched! The game is now available in the both iOS and Android Japan stores. To celebrate the official release, Square Enix is rewarding players who login for 7 consecutive days will receive additional gacha tickets, potions and many other in-game items.

If you don’t already know it yet, the game is a real-time card battle where players have to defend or attack enemy base by summoning cards. Players will utilize a deck of 8 cards that’s strategically crafted based on player’s play- style.

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The characters come in the form of cards and they all have their own voice which are voice acted by famous people like Akio Otsuka, Tomokazu Sugita, Maaya Uchida, Mamiko Noto, and more! And thanks to all the support from players, all pre-registration milestones were achieved which Square Enix will reward players up to 1,500 stones and a gacha ticket that will spawn a Gold Rare servant 100%.
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Genshin Impact Cards From Carddass Let You Try Your Gacha Luck In The Real World

Test your luck with the Carddass Genshin Impact cards, a new set of collectible cards featuring characters from Genshin Impact.

The set is presumably the first series, and contains 32 cards with all the characters up to Xiao’s release in the game. While it covers characters from the Liyue and Monstadt arcs, later characters from those regions such as Eula, Yanfei and Rosaria are not included in the set. Some third-party resellers are listing them as Metal cards, although that’s more to describe the metallic finish rather than the card material.

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The Carddass Genshin Impact Cards are available from 3rd July, but have been available for pre-order since 26th June. It should be noted that these are distributed via blind booster packs, so you won’t be guaranteed the card you want, just like a gacha pull.
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Each of these card packs comes with two packs, however, with each card having a metallic finish to it. The back of the cards is also unique, featuring the character on the card. It should be noted that since these were released for the Japanese market, the names featured on these cards are based on their Japanese names, such as Ningguang.
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Each individual pack will cost 220 Yen (RM8.23), though the Carddass website makes no mention if there’s any special price for buying the whole box, or how many packs would be contained in such a box.
It should be noted that these should not be confused with another similar official Genshin Impact piece of merchandise, which was cards included with wafer biscuits.
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Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.

You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.

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Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Title Update 3 Adds Chaotic Gore Magala And More Endgame Content

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak has announced the details for Title Update 3, which sees the return of Chaotic Gore Magala as well as expansions to endgame content.

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Title Update 3 will release on November 24th, giving players a chance to take their followers on even more quests, including the game’s Anomaly Quests.

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These quests will also have a raised level cap, now able to be pushed to level 200 with the new A7 tier, and the following monsters:

Flaming Espinas
Scorned Magnamalo
Seething Bazelgeuse
Furious Rajang
Silver Rathalos
Gold Rathian

The update will also introduce changes to Qurious Crafting, which will now allow you to choose to augment for stability (raising defense) or to roll for random skills.
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Following the previous update’s introduction of Risen Chameleos, this update will see the addition of two more Risen Elder Dragons, with classic monsters Kushala Daora and Teostra getting their updated fights.
Risen Kushala will be available at MR120, while Risen Teostra will be available at MR140.
However, this update also introduces one new monster: Chaotic Gore Magala, the in-between form of Gore and Shagaru Magala for players to hunt.
This gold-and-black Elder Dragon will be available to hunt from MR10, meaning that players who complete the main story for Sunbreak will be able to take on the hunt.
Finally, they also introduced a host of new paid content as well, such as DLC Layered Weapon Skins that turn all your weapons into plushies based off the various Monsters of Sunbreak.

Monster Hunter RisePublisher: CapcomDeveloper: CapcomRelease Date: 2021-03-26Nintendo Switch
The critically acclaimed action-RPG series returns to the Nintendo Switch™!

Set in the ninja-inspired land of Kamura Village, explore lush ecosystems and battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter. It’s been half a century since the last calamity struck, but a terrifying new monster has reared its head and threatens to plunge the land into chaos once again.

Hunt solo or in a party with friends to earn rewards that you can use to craft a huge variety of weapons and armor. Brand new gameplay systems such as the high-flying ‘Wire Action’ and your canine companion ‘Palamute’ will add exciting new layers to the already robust combat that Monster Hunter is known for.

Whether it’s at home, on the go, online or offline - you’ll always be ready for your next hunt on the Nintendo Switch™!

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Luna Snow debuts in Marvel Super War with a new single, Flow ft. Luna

Marvel‘s first K-pop idol Super Hero, Luna Snow, debuts in Marvel Super War! If you didn’t catch the livestream today on the official Marvel Super War Facebook page, you missed out on Luna Snow debuting her new single, (feat. Luna). She herself will be joining the game on 24 December.

When the science- obsessed organization known as A.I.M. ambushed a Stark Industries event where Seol Hee, the South Korean K-pop singer and dancer, was performing, she bravely attempted to defend the attendees, resulting in A.I.M. soldiers locking her in a hi-tech storage freezer. While trying to escape, Seol was exposed to the contents of an advanced cold fusion energy experiment, which unexpectedly granted her control over frozen elements. Using her newfound cryokinetic powers to fight back, Seol surprised and defeated the A.I.M. forces’ attack. Dubbed “Luna Snow” by the press, Seol’s heroic actions made her an overnight sensation, and she now uses her talents and powers as a part-time pop star and full-time Super Hero!

The idol has already two prior singles, I Really Wanna and Tonight under her belt. Flow is her third single, featuring real-life K-Pop star Luna, a former member of the famous K-pop group f(x), providing Luna Snow’s vocals on the tracks. The new single is now available in the game and will be released on major music streaming platforms in the near future to spread energy and strength for all!

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Luna Snow will step into Wakanda Battlefield as a powerful Energy hero with the ability to create dark ice for destruction and light ice for healing. By switching and manipulating dark ice and light ice, she can cause AoE damage and inflict a freeze effect on enemies while healing and saving herself from danger. Luna Snow is coming to MARVEL Super War on 24 December to celebrate the first anniversary of the game.
Join the game during the anniversary to enjoy the Magical Snow Night event, winning the Luna Snow Discount Card – 40% off, the anniversary-exclusive skin, Hawkeye’s Frozen Archer costume, and various awesome rewards!
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Marvel's first MOBA game on mobile!

Marvel and NetEase Games have teamed up to deliver the most dynamic, eye-popping and faithful recreation of the Marvel Universe on the small screen. Get ready to explore more possibilities and experience the action like never before!

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Genshin KFC Glider available on Twitch with subscription

The KFC collaboration glider will finally be available for Genshin Impact players outside of China via the “Adventurers’ Guild on Twitch” event. Details are available through the official Hoyolab forums, and summarized as follows:

Event duration

25 November 2021, 01:00 UTC +8 – 8 December 2021, 23:59 UTC +8

Log in to your Twitch account and tune in to participating channels, the list to be updated 24 November 2021
Purchase two months of Tier 1 subscriptions at participating channels (US$4.99 per month) to receive a redemption code

Redemption code will include:

1 x Wings of Feasting glider
30,000 x Mora
1 x Jade Parcels
2 x Tonkotsu Ramen
2 x Sauteed Matsutake

Requires Adventure Rank 10 or above

Subscriptions are only valid when participating streamers are live and broadcasting

Anonymous gift subs or recurring subscriptions DO NOT count
Amazon Prime subscriptions DO NOT count
Subscriptions BEFORE the event duration DO NOT count

Only ONE redemption code PER account and will NOT be reissued if lost

Redemption code valid until 15 December 2021, 23:59 UTC +8

Considering the price of collaboration meals such as with the currently running Hoyo Fest cafes in Southeast Asia, the price point is understandable even if potentially frustrating to some. The glider was, after all, available through a specific KFC and Genshin collaboration meal set. You can get a code by gifting two Tier 1 subs, but the receiver will not get the code. As it stands, fans aren’t all that happy about this.

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The glider was supposedly planned to be available in June / July, though means of acquiring it were not specified.
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Genshin ImpactPublisher: miHoYoDeveloper: miHoYoRelease Date: 2020-09-28Android, iOS, PlayStation 4
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.

You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.

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Angoramon and Jellymon DIM Card evolutions revealed

Earlier today, the remaining evolutions for the Angoramon and Jellymon Digimon Vital Bracelet DIM Cards have been revealed. As these are Digimon who debut in the Digimon Ghost Game anime, there will be spoilers in terms of their future evolutions. If you’re watching the anime and do not want to be spoiled, do not scroll down any further.

With that out of the way, here are the evolutions for both Angoramon and Jellymon:

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In-Training I:
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Pyonmon
In-Training II:
Bosamon
Child:
Angoramon
Adult:
Symbare Angoramon
Leomon
Komandomon
Porcupamon
Perfect:
Ramorumon
GrapLeomon
SkullBaluchimon
WaruMonzaemon
Ultimate:
Anubismon
SaberLeomon
Gryphonmon

In-Training I:
Puyomon
In-Training II:
Puyoyomon
Child:
Jellymon
Adult:
Dolphmon
Tesla Jellymon
Gesomon
Manbomon
Perfect:
Whamon
Tetisumon
Divermon
MarineDevimon
Ultimate:
MarineAngemon
AncientMermaimon
Pukumon

The newly revealed Perfect forms of Angoramon and Jellymon are Ramorumon and Tetisumon respectively. Note that these names are not official names, merely direct readings of their names in Katakana. At the time of writing, Ramorumon and Tetisumon have yet to appear in the anime.
Previously, the Angoramon DIM Card evolutions were partially revealed three months ago. Both the Angoramon and Jellymon DIM Cards are expected to release in Japan later this month. You can learn more about these DIM Cards on the Premium Bandai website.

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Naraka: Bladepoint Makes The Steam Best Of 2021 Lists

Naraka Bladepoint has been a huge success on Steam, making it on Steam’s best of 2021 list.

Steam recently released their Best of 2021 list is now live and it gives a breakdown of the biggest games of the year. Naraka: Bladepoint has hit the highest positions on the list of bigger mainstream titles like Dota 2 or Counter-Strike Global Offensive.

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The game is in the Platinum category of the “Top Sellers” list and the “New Releases” lists, as well as in the Over 100,000 Peak Players category of the “Most Played” list. This is a staggering achievement for a game to achieve within its first six months of release.

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2021 was a big year for Naraka: Bladepioint. Since its release on August 11th, 2021 Naraka: Bladepoint added two new heroes to its roster. One of these being the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, who was added to the game as a skin, allowing players to unleash the fury of the dragon against their opponents.
The game currently has over six million copies sold on the PC platform. There was even a Naraka Bladepoint world tournament that was held in 2021, and the next one is already being planned for 2022, with an estimated $1.5 million prize pool.
The game is also currently on sale across all platforms. From now until January 5th, the Steam version of Naraka Bladepoint costs $13.99 / MYR60 while The Deluxe Edition costs $24.49 / MYR90, and Ultimate Edition costs $34.99 / MYR 128.
Naraka Bladepoint is available for PS5 and PC via Steam and The Epic Game Store.

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Hundred Soul Released A Gameplay Trailer Along With A Date For Beta

Hundred Soul is a game developed by Hound 13. The company that was founded by the co-founder of Eyedentity Games. As you guys might know, Eyedentity Games are the ones that gave us the well known Dragon Nest PC MMORPG. Thus you may find some similarities in Hundred Soul as seen in the trailer.

Check out their latest gameplay trailer below:

The game made with Unity has showed us a fast-paced combo-breaking game with crisp graphics for the mobile platform. This is expected from the creators that has brought us Dragon Nest. As the gameplay and combos look pretty much similar to Dragon Nest, however players are able to switch between two characters during fights to unleash their skills when they are up from cooldown.

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6 Different Classes
In the new trailer above, we were shown 6 different weapons that comes with their own unique combos. They also have an elemental attack to it which could freeze monsters or burn them for DPS (Damage per second). With that, Hound 13 is ready to release their Closed Beta Test later on the 21st of September. However it will be released for Korea.
But wait, hold on those tears as the game is slated to be released in 13 different countries in Asia with English language support. So it is highly likely that you will see the game in your respected app store.
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Wylde Flowers Comes To Apple Arcade This Month

Apple has announced that Witchy farming sim Wylde Flowers would be coming to the Apple Arcade subscription service this month., as part of their new content for February 2022.

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Wylde Flowers is your typical farming sim with a twist- you’re a witch, and you’ll want to use your magic spells to make sure you’re living your cozy farming life to the best of your abilities by doing things like brewing potions or even stopping time to get more done.
The game is developed by Studio Drydock, helmed by The Sims veterans Amanda Schofield and Alex Holkner.
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“We were passionate about creating an experience with characters that felt like real people, and where players could see themselves represented. We also wanted to build a deep, rich storyline at the heart of Wylde Flowers, without the centering of combat that drives a lot of other games”, Schofeild says.
“I’ve always loved the life simulation genre, and the team has taken this as an opportunity to explore it in a new way. Believable characters with interwoven lives, living in a small town where magic and witches exist was such a rich tapestry to create. We were able to give so many characters fascinating story arcs, with choices that quite literally empower the players”.
While they haven’t gone into explicit detail, the game’s Apple Arcade description even implies a romance system for the Witch looking for love in their life.
Life in the magical farming simulation Wylde Flowers isn’t quite what it seems. As a big-city transplant who also happens to be a witch, you’ll set out to revive your grandmother’s farm. Your powers come in pretty handy: Brew up potions to speed tomato growth, cast a spell to stop time and finish errands—or leave the incantations behind and just get to know the locals (and maybe fall in love). Life moves fast, but in Wylde Flowers, it doesn’t have to.

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Evangelion World Shuts Down, Taking Its Life-Sized Eva With It

Fuji-Q Highland’s Evangelion World attraction has closed its doors, as per the official Twitter account. The attraction ended operations last Sunday.

The attraction based on one of the most iconic anime of all time is being closed to build a new roller coaster, though didn’t give any information on the upcoming ride outside of that.

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Unfortunately this also includes the other parts of Evangelion World, including its life-sized statue of Eva 01, as well as its accompanying store.
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The park first opened in 2010, and allowed fans to take photos with a variety of iconic sights from Evangelion, such as recreating the scene from the first episode where protagonist Shinji Ikari first sees Evangelion Unit 01 in the hangar. There’s also a life-sized Entry Plug cockpit, where fans could pay to have their pictures taken. Additionally this also includes life-sized statues of the character Kaworu Nagisa, as well as the equally iconic Seele monoliths from the anime.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most culturally important anime, having set up a lot of tropes later entries in the genre would ape. Studio Gainax, the studio that produced the series also went on to split up into A1 Pictures and Studio TRIGGER, who have gone on to create some of the most unique anime since. Meanwhile, series creator Hideaki Anno has gone on to create the popular Shin Godzilla, and has been attached to other revival projects such as Shin Ultraman and Shin Kamen Rider.

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Pre-registration for Sengoku Drive opens

Japan-based game developer EFun has just announced that its upcoming mobile TCG Sengoku Drive is now open for pre-registration.

Sengoku Drive boasts a lineup of well over 100 warriors from the warring states period, and for good reason too. Players will be able to assemble their deck with said characters and reenact famous battles which took place during the period, such as the Battle of Sekigahara.

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Unless most other TCGs were you are allowed to think moves through, Sengoku Drive insists that players be constantly on the offence, so each round of battle takes only approximately 15 seconds on average. Being quick on your feet and plotting ahead will be necessary to prevail in the battle. If you are up for something more challenging than your average card battle game, this is one to try.
Of course, if you like what you just read, be sure to sign up for the usual early bird goodies. Sengoku Drive will be out for Android and iOS late-May 2018.

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Artifact – The Dota 2 Inspired Card Game Will Officially Launch On Steam In November 28th!

Remember Artifact, the game that Valve first teased during last year’s TI briefly? Well it’s finally launching this year in November 28th, 2018 on Steam. Though we thought it might be free since Hearthstone, the popular competitive card game by Blizzard is, Artifact will surprisingly be priced at $20 USD. That’s about RM 80! The mobile version will come later in 2019.

The game first announced officially by Valve in March 2018 which also revealed some of its gameplay and cards has garnered some attention from card gamers. With the mechanics of the game pretty similar to Hearthstone, however instead of just a single board, you will be playing with 3 boards.

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The 3 boards represents the 3 lanes that are present in the Dota 2 game with a slight twist to win the game – you have to take down two out of three towers to win the game. Even the heroes in the form of cards can equip equipment which you can buy during “buying phase” with the gold you earned from killing enemy heroes or creeps. You can check out here for more info on the gameplay.

Artifact will be playable by attendees at PAX West, August 31 – Sep 3, in Seattle, WA. Come pick a fight and be one of the first to play the game! pic.twitter.com/GsvZq0W4Au
— Artifact (@PlayArtifact) August 1, 2018

During PAX West 2018 that will be held in Seattle, attendees will be able to get a chance to try out the game there. This will be Artifact’s first public show at a convention which will take place on August 31st to September 3rd. Players at PAX will be able to battle each other in a single-elimination tournament for a chance to “challenge a champion on the main stage” as well. Players there will also earn themselves Artifact merchandises and two keys for free copies of the game when it’s launched on Steam in November 28th.

The game based on the world of Dota 2 was designed by Richard Garfield who’s also the creator of Magic: The Gathering. Though we’re unsure why Valve has put a price on Artifact, the reason might just be as simple as trying to make it an authentic TCG or building that kind of facade just like Magic: The Gathering. Magic: The Gathering has been around since 1993 and the community still continued to grow strong. With the cards having value to them, maybe Valve is trying to create value for those digital cards.

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Diablo 2 Remastered supposedly coming as Diablo 2: Resurrected late 2020

Wowhead, translating from the French website ActuGaming, has reported an apparent Diablo 2 remaster, in Diablo 2: Resurrected. This game will be worked on by Blizzard and fellow Activision studio Vicarious Visions. Details are still scarce, though of course it’s been spread around the internet already. The supposed release date for Diablo 2: Resurrected is apparently the fourth quarter of the year, so not too far off?

If so, the release would be quite a sudden one, as Wowhead points out, titles have frequently been announced a year or more ahead of their actual release, which includes Warcraft 3: Reforged. It’s suggested it could just be the announcement instead of the actual release date, but we’ll know when we know, we suppose.

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Besides Diablo 2, three mobile games are said to be in development, as well as two expansions for World of Warcraft over the next three years. Mobile games shouldn’t be very surprising, least of all considering Diablo Immortal for one. Shadowlands for WoW would be arriving, so outlining the next expansion isn’t too out of the realm of possibility.

The VV team.

Vicarious Visions have previously worked with Bungie to port Destiny 2 to PC, as well as developing the game’s second expansion, Warmind, but have otherwise mostly been involved in smaller titles and ports. We won’t know how far they will be involved in the development of the Diablo 2 remaster, so we’ll have to wait as usual.
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One last pertinent thing from ActuGaming also says:
Finally, the last subject that we were able to tackle, Blizzard is aware of the failure of Warcraft III Reforged and considers having made a mistake in the communication around the title by having made it pass too much for a remake while it was just a remaster. An error that the studio does not intend to reproduce in the future.

Perhaps we can hope for a remaster that will actually live up to the hype?

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Naddic Games Confirms Closers Mobile Is Not A China Rip-Off

Closers is a huge and popular game in South Korea and it only gained popularity in the Chinese market last year. With Naddic Games getting the limelight, they had recently confirmed and announced on their official Facebook page of their collaboration with a Chinese mobile games studio (but no mention of the Chinese company). Their collaboration will bring together an RPG of the Closers IP onto mobile for the Chinese market that was announced last month.

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This means that the mobile version of Closers will not be a rip off from China, but instead a genuine production alongside with the original developer, Naddic Games. However, it was stated that the game will be released in China but it was not revealed if the game will be released for other regions, or better yet, global.

Below are some gameplay screenshots:

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Valkyrie Anatomia: The Origin to be localised globally

WonderPlanet Inc. has just announced the localisation of Valkyrie Anatomia: The Origin for a global audience in Spring 2019.

Serving as a prequel to Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, Valkyrie Anatomia: The Origin was made available in 2016 for Japan on the Android and iOS platforms. This free-to-play RPG features a combo-centric battle system that will be familiar to fans of the series, in addition to score by the man Sakuraba Motoi himself.

Pre-registrations for the game is in fact open right now, and if you sign up now, there will be the appropriately tiered rewards. These range from free characters to currency for you to roll gacha with. To sign up, simply follow their Facebook page.
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Skybound Games To Help Complete Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Final Season

Telltale Games has been one of the fastest growing studios since it was erected back in 2004. The company has seen even more growth after their first hit on the mobile game, The Walking Dead that was released back in 2012. The game was announced as Spike Video Game Awards’ game of the year. That’s the time when the company grew exponentially increasing from under 100 people to over 250 people! However, in 2017 the company met a downfall which forced them to layoff 90 of their staffs.

Heeeeyyyy remember how there was going to be a skeleton crew staying on for a while and I was part of it? Nah, jk, we all just got laid off, too.

— Ro Williams (@rnoelliams) October 4, 2018

In March, reports of the company was made known of its toxic management which have led their staffs and developers to burn out – working more than 100 hours a week! With the latest news in September, they were apparently laying off more now and counting up to 250 staffs in October, leaving the skeleton crew working on the last episode of the highly acclaimed The Walking Dead: The Final Season. With the lack of man-power, Telltale Games have no choice but to seek help from third-party studios to complete The Final Season.
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We’re SO happy to announce that we’ve reached a deal with @telltalegames that will allow Skybound to continue #TheWalkingDead: The Final Season! Let’s wrap up Clem’s story right! More details to come soon. pic.twitter.com/ShyREw65iq
— Skybound Games (@skyboundgames) October 7, 2018

Thankfully for fans, Skybound Games was there to take on the project to help Telltale Games complete The Final Season. However amidst all these, fans and former staffs of Telltale Games had voiced out on Twitter on another issue – the laid off staffs had no severance. Telltale Games not giving severance to their laid off employees and instead focusing on completing The Final Season only add fuel to the fire on top of their toxic management. As some took it to Twitter to bring light on that issue where humanity and morals were included on how Telltale Games is treating the issue.
Even Cory Balrog, the man that brought us 2018’s God of War recently voiced out as well. For some who doesn’t know, Cory is among one of the most vocal supporters of healthy working conditions in the game industry.

I would hope this means that you will first pay your entire team their severance, and then proceed to finish the final episodes. I would be fine waiting however long it took to ensure we first treated those who worked so hard with the humanity and respect they deserve.❤
— the fake cory balrog (@corybarlog) September 25, 2018

With all these comments circulating the net, this will only bring the news to light for fans of Telltale’s The Walking Dead series. We hope that the executives of Telltale Games could come up with a solution to give severance to the staffs first before putting importance on finishing the game just to satisfy their fans. Hopefully, fans would also agree to this and could convince the studio to just drop it and treat their former employees with fairness before they get even more damage onto their reputations.

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Valkyrie Elysium Marks A New Beginning For The Series Says Director Takahiro Kondo in New Interview

Valkyrie Elysium will soon be released at the end of the month and the game’s director and producer Takahiro Kondo was kind enough to answer a few questions about the game in an email interview.

Takahiro Kondo
Takahiro Kondo has spent almost 17 years of his career as a producer/executive producer of online games for popular IPs, joining Square Enix in 2019. In this interview, he told us more about returning to the Valkyrie Elysium, reviving a series that has been dormant for over a decade, and how the game will act as a new beginning. The idea was to update the series’ traditional gameplay for modern audiences while still remaining faithful to the original games.

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Valkyrie Elysium is the latest game in the Valkyrie Profile series. Is there a significant reason why the game’s title was changed from “Profile” to “Elysium”?
“This title marks the beginning of the series rebranding as the ‘Valkyrie series’. The name, Valkyrie Elysium, was chosen to signify a new beginning for the series as it represents the first game in the series in over 14 years and is part of the RPG genre.”
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This will be the first Valkyrie game since Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume on the DS in 2008. How does it feel to return to the series after over 14 years and why was it decided to bring it back now?
“There were two major factors that inspired the development of this title: the positive response we received for the mobile game, Valkyrie Anatomia: The Origin, as well as an internal decision to re-examine and revive some of our popular IPs of the past.
This title represents a return to the franchise’s roots, with the narrative focus being placed on the story of Valkyrie and the Einherjar and a game system that prioritizes cooperation in battle with the Einherjar.”
This will be the first Valkyrie game to have a fully 3D-action combat system. Was it difficult transitioning the 2D side-scrolling combat of the previous games into Elysium’s 3D battle system?
“The game’s battle system is modeled after that of the previous titles in the Valkyrie series. The most significant difference in this title is that everything takes place in real-time, and three-dimensional battle elements, including aerial combos produced by the Soul Chain, have also been added. It was certainly a challenge for us to balance these new elements with the traditional battle system used in the series.”
We were given a look at some of the skills and gameplay mechanics for Valkyrie Elysium, how much of an impact and usefulness would Divine Arts be, and would Players be forced to use them in combat?
“The key gameplay mechanics at the heart of the Valkyrie series are cooperation in battle with the Einherjar and the use of various attack combos to execute powerful attack moves (Arts).
The gameplay has been developed in a way that rewards players’ cooperation with the Einherjar with increased combos, which in turn allows players to utilize a wider range of Divine Arts. Another new feature that has been added is that when a new Einherjar is summoned, Divine Arts of the same elemental type will also be powered up.”
Continuing from this, we noticed that the Einherjar returned from previous games. Will we see other aspects of the past games appear in Elysium?
“Yes. If you take a look at the gameplay footage, you will see that in addition to the Einherjar, you can also see the Combo Gauge and the Arts triggered by that gauge.
Each enemy has a weakness against a specific element, and a good understanding of the enemy’s profile will give you an advantage in battle. The names of the various Divine Arts are based on previous titles in the series, and I believe our fans will be quick to notice these references.”

We thank Takahiro Kondo for speaking with us for this interview on Valkyrie Elysium. Reviving an older series for modern consoles and audiences is never an easy task however despite all the differences, it is clear that Valkyrie Elysium is still made with older fans in mind.
In our recent preview of the game, we found that it maintains the dark atmosphere, communication with dead souls, and partnership with the Einherjar that the original games were known for, adapted for 3D combat. While it may be a little different than the game proved to create an intriguing world and fun, fast-paced combat. With this in mind, we’re optimistic that Valkyrie Elysium will be able to please newcomers and older fans.
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Microsoft Plans To Lay Off 10,000 Employees Including In Its Gaming Divisions Like Xbox and Bethesda

Microsoft has confirmed that they plan to lay off 10,000 employees across the company including from their gaming divisions like Xbox and Bethesda.

The reason given for this is economic uncertainty with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella saying in a Memo to staffers that the layoffs were a result of the global economy weakening overall.

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“We’re living through times of significant change, and as I meet with customers and partners, a few things are clear. First, as we saw customers accelerate their digital spend during the pandemic, we’re now seeing them optimize their digital spend to do more with less. We’re also seeing organizations in every industry and geography exercise caution as some parts of the world are in a recession and other parts are anticipating one. At the same time, the next major wave of computing is being born with advances in AI, as we’re turning the world’s most advanced models into a new computing platform”.
Nadella further says that the cuts will make up less than 5% of the company’s overall workforce and that the total workforce layoffs will be complete by the third quarter of Microsoft’s fiscal year.
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“First, we will align our cost structure with our revenue and where we see customer demand. Today, we are making changes that will result in the reduction of our overall workforce by 10,000 jobs through the end of FY23 Q3. This represents less than 5 percent of our total employee base, with some notifications happening today. It’s important to note that while we are eliminating roles in some areas, we will continue to hire in key strategic areas. We know this is a challenging time for each person impacted. The senior leadership team and I are committed that as we go through this process, we will do so in the most thoughtful and transparent way possible”.
In terms of Gaming, while no reports have confirmed which departments of Microsoft were most affected by the layoffs, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier says that both Xbox and Bethesda have seen recent job cuts with 343 Industries, in particular, being “hit hard”.

The scale is not yet clear, but Bloomberg has so far confirmed job cuts at Bethesda Game Studios (Starfield) and 343 Interactive (Halo). A Microsoft spokesperson declined to comment on how many employees of the gaming division were laid off
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) January 18, 2023

Sadly layoffs have been quite frequent throughout the tech sector in recent months. CNN points out that Amazon is planning to lay off 18,000 people and Facebook’s parent company Meta will also be holding 11,000 job cuts. This will be the largest in the company’s history.
Like with Microsoft, the reason for these job cuts at the start of the year is the increase in global inflation causing a decrease in the number of people spending on more premium goods.

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Tencent Games Universal Studios Beijing Collaboration Announced

A Tencent Games Universal Studios Beijing collaboration has been announced, bringing the gaming IPs under the popular corporation to the Chinese branch of the popular theme park.

According to Sina, the Tencent IPs will be incorporated seasonally, similar to how Universal Studios Japan handles its own variety of collaborations. While Tencent has grown to have a stake in many popular game companies, they also have their own IPs, such as the widely popular game Honor Of Kings.

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One of Tencent’s most prominent IPs, Honor Of Kings, was released exclusively for the Chinese market
It’s not currently known if only first-party IPs like QQ and Honor Of Kings will be added to the Tencent Games Universal Studios Beijing collaboration, or if fans could expect to see characters from Tencent’s subsidiaries’ IPs like League of Legends or Warframe at the theme park as well.
Even though Universal Studios Beijing is set to open this year, don’t expect any Tencent characters to show up at launch. The report says that the seasonal events won’t start until 2022, so there’s no reason to watch the release date like a hawk if you’re only going there for the gaming events.
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Sina’s report also mentions Esports as part of the collaboration, but did not elaborate how that would factor into the park.
Themed parks around popular franchises aren’t a new concept, as the Super Nintendo World park was supposed to launch in Japan recently, but had to be postponed due to the worsening Covid-19 pandemic.

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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ Out Now On Steam

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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ is a classic rhythm game starring everyone’s favorite Vocaloid, where you can also enjoy the gorgeous music videos with a variety of costumes, and it’s now on Steam.
This is the first Hatsune Miku game to come to personal computers. Here’s the launch trailer:

The rhythm game features over 170 songs. In addition to the songs included in Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix released for Nintendo Switch in 2020, players can also enjoy additional songs available via DLC. Furthermore, by purchasing the digital deluxe “VIP Edition” or the “Extra Song Pack” DLC, you will be able to play over 240 additional songs.
Additionally, with the feature exclusive to the PC version, you can now select to watch the 3D music videos in either the anime-style or the CG-style. The PC version also includes some familiar features from the series, such as the Photo Mode and the T-Shirt Edit Mode.
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Songs & Modules (Costumes)
In addition to all of the popular songs from the Project DIVA series’ history, the game also features the theme song, “Catch the Wave” (Music & Lyrics by kz). You may play over 170 songs including the Nintendo Switch DLC “Extra Song Packs 110”, “Theme Song Pack”, and “SEGA Pack” in the game.
There are also more than 400 modules (costumes) for Hatsune Miku and her friends, including designs inspired by the collection’s tracks and collaborations with the CGM content site Piapro. With the “Hairstyle Customization” function, you can mix and match modules with customizable items and even change hairstyles to those of other modules.

Art Style

                    anime-style of “Mega Mix”

                    CG-style of “Future Tone”

With the feature exclusive to the PC version, you can now select to watch the 3D music videos in either the anime-style of “Mega Mix” or the CG-style of “Future Tone”. Enjoy the 3D music videos in your own way!

Photo Mode & T-Shirt Editor Function
Take a snap of your favorite scenes and add stickers to create your very own original photo in “Photo Mode”!
In “T-shirt Editor,” you can even design your own T-shirt module for Miku and her friends to wear. You’ll also get over 30 alternative T-shirt modules created specifically from the Piapro collaboration!
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ is available now on Steam.

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PUBG: New State Alpha Test dated for 11 June 2021

Developer Krafton has just announced that PUBG New State will be having its closed alpha test on 11 June 2021. Unfortunately however, only those living in the US will be eligible to participate. For everyone else, we are going to have to make do with the new teaser trailer.

If you so happen to be from states, know that the application period will run until 6 June 2021, and the alpha itself will run for three days starting 11 June 2021. Pre-registrations for the game are still open, so be sure to sign up for an early bird reward in the form of a vehicle skin. As a spin-off title for PUBG Mobile, New State employs the use of the Global Illumination technology to provide improved graphics on the mobile, and the developer has promised it will be running much better than its predecessor. This iteration will be introducing several new mechanics, such as the ability to customise weapons using kits. For example, players will be able to select between firing modes and use attachments such as grenade launchers.

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Here’s the store description for the game:
▣ Game Features ▣
▶Ultra-realistic graphics that exceeds the limits of mobile gaming
– With the “”global illumination”” technology, PUBG: NEW STATE surpasses what was previously possible in mobile gaming graphics
– A massive, open-world battleground with a level of realism achievable only by PUBG Studio
– PUBG: NEW STATE defines the next-generation PUBG graphics
– The ultimate PUBG experience in the palm of your hands
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▶ More realistic and dynamic gunplay
– Fully-optimized for the mobile environment, experience the signature “”PUBG gunplay”” on your mobile device
– Customize your guns to fit your needs with PUBG’s unique weapon attachment system
▶ Next generation action-based interactive gameplay
– Unique mechanics introduced in PUBG: NEW STATE include dodging, drone calls, and support request
– Utilize new vehicles only available in PUBG: NEW STATE to quickly move across the 8×8 open world
– An immersive PUBG experience achieved through various objectives in-game that can turn the tide in your favor
▶ An expansion of the original PUBG universe
– Decades after the original PUBG, new factions emerge in the anarchic 2051
– The survival game, PUBG, evolves into a completely new battleground in PUBG: NEW STATE
▶ This is the true beginning for PUBG on a mobile device
– The real battle royale of PUBG users, by PUBG users, for PUBG users: [PUBG: NEW STATE]
– The only mobile successor to the original PC version of PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, [PUBG: NEW STATE]
Be sure to check out the official website for more.
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PUBG New StatePublisher: KraftonDeveloper: PUBG CorporationRelease Date: 2021-11-11Android, iOS
NEW STATE, the newest title by PUBG Studio, the creators of PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
Using diverse weapons and tactics, 100 survivors will face off until only one player or team remains standing.
With an ever-shrinking Blue Zone, players must find weapons, vehicles, and consumables to gain the upper hand.
Only the strongest will emerge as the ""Lone Survivor"" in this epic showdown.

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Days of Play SCRYsoft promotions with games on offer until 16 June 2020!

The Playstation Days of Play promotion is now getting underway, with SCRYsoft announcing discounts on four of its published titles: Sairento VR, Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story, Brawlout: Deluxe Edition and Horizon Chase Turbo: Deluxe Edition on the Playstation Store until 16 June 2020!

Sairento VR (PSVR Required)

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In Sairento VR, you play as a cyber ninja. Chosen to be a Silent One for your outstanding character and trained by a sensei skilled in the art of ancient Japanese martial arts and modern fighting, you not only wield a mean katana, but are also skillful with guns and projectile weapons. Built for non-stop slash and shoot action, Sairento VR aims to set a new standard in VR games in terms of excitement and engagement.
Developed by Mixed Realms, Sairento VR is an action game that you must not miss on the VR platform.
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*Sairento VR requires 2 PlayStation Move Controllers.
Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story

Have you ever wondered where all the powerful knights and wizards come from? It is your job, as principal of Valthiria Academy, to train the most promising students to become heroes of legend! Aside from academy management simulation, the game also incorporates real time battle into your day to day routine and let you explore the world of Valthira through various side quests.
Developed by Agate, Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story is a lovely mix of RPG and academy simulation.
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Brawlout: Deluxe Edition

Brawlout packs a punch with couch and online play modes, blending platform fighter mechanics and traditional fighting game play into a stylish and fluid battle royale. The game features a roster of 25 fighters, including guests from popular indie title. The game also introduces the use of Rage Meter, which allow you to break opponent combo through Rage Burst or increase knockback by unleashing Rage Mode.
Developed by Angry Mob Games, Brawlout: Deluxe Edition welcomes either newcomers or veterans in the fighting genre.
Find our review here.
Horizon Chase Turbo: Deluxe Edition

Horizon Chase Turbo is a racing game inspired by the great hits of the 80’s and 90’s: Out Run, Top Gear, Rush, among others. It recreates classic arcade gameplay combining with a modern take on 16-bit art style, offering you unbound speed limits of fun. The game also features soundtracks composed by Barry Leitch, which keeps your blood pumping throughout the game.
Developed by Aquiris Game Studio, Horizon Chase Turbo: Deluxe Edition will bring you through the horizon in pursuit of limitless speed.
While you check out these SCRYsoft published games, why don’t check out the rest of the Days of Play deals too, including on hardware?

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No Man’s Sky Beyond is announced

No Man’s Sky had a very rough launch but after a series of updates, the game became something closer to what the developer had promised initially. Remaining as committed as ever, Hello Games is currently working on the next chapter of the game in the form of No Man’s Sky Beyond.

Available as a free download coming summer 2019, Beyond pretty much bundles three planned updates into a single larger release. The first component, known as No Man’s Sky Online, is for the most part self-explanatory. This is being described as “a new social and multiplayer experience” that allows players across the in-game universe to meet and play together.

No further details were disclosed regarding the update, so we will be seeing what this will be including when it drops.
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Arknights Global: Guide Ahead schedule

Arknights Global has revealed the schedule for the next event, Guide Ahead, through the in-game notices.

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Arknights Global will have Guide Ahead run until 30 September 2022, 03:59 UTC -7, with the event opening up in two phases:

Summit of Nations: 16 September 2022, 10:00 UTC -7 to 30 September 2022, 03:59 UTC -7
Road to the Shrine: 23 September 2022, 16:00 UTC -7 to 30 September 2022, 03:59 UTC -7

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5-star Specialist Enforcer will be available as the free Operator to redeem from the store. The shop will remain open until 7 October 2022, 03:59 UTC -7.

Flame of Immaculacy will be a new Headhunting banner available from 16 September 2022, 10:00 UTC -7 to 30 September 2022, 03:59 UTC -7. Operators on rate-up are:

6-star: Sniper Fiammetta (NEW)
5-star: Specialist Kazemaru (NEW), Sniper Executor

New Operators will be available in the standard pool.

New outfits will be available from 16 September 2022, 10:00 UTC -7 to 30 September 2022, 03:59 UTC -7, at the following prices:

18 OP: Vanguard Saileach, Medic Mulberry
15 OP: Medic Tuye

The Rainbow Six Siege collaboration outfits for Sniper Schwarz and Defender Liskarm will also be rerun at 18 OP each.

Last but not least is the Laterano Notarial Hall Lounge furniture set, partially available in the store from 16 September 2022, 10:00 UTC -7 to 30 September 2022, 03:59 UTC -7. The rest will be from the event store.
It’s time for Jesus to breakdance at the totally not Vatican floor following the end of Contingency Contract 8, so good luck and have fun.
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Arknights GlobalPublisher: Yostar IncDeveloper: HypergryphRelease Date: 2020-01-16Android, iOS
Take on the role of a key member of Rhodes Island, a pharmaceutical company that fights both a deadly infection and the unrest it leaves in its wake. Together with your leader Amiya, you’ll recruit Operators, train them, then assign them to various operations to protect the innocent and resist those who would thrust the world into turmoil.

Your tactics will determine the future of Rhodes Island. Fight for the Dawn!

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Cuphead and Ori are Getting a Live Concert

Music from Cuphead and The Ori Series will be performed at a live concert in the Royal Festival Hall in London on the 5th and 6th of March. This is part of the Game Music Festival taking place in Enlgand for the first time.

There will be a workshop on the 5th showing participants how audio is created for video games behind the scenes. More information about the program will be revealed closer to the event on its’ Facebook page. The concerts will take place on the 6th.

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The tickets are priced at £25 British pounds or 142 MYR.

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“The Jazz of Cuphead” will start the performances with music from the unmistakeably stylish title interpreted by a seasoned big band. Full of the early styles of jazz mixed with ragtime music, Cuphead swiftly transports the listener to a world inspired by Duke Ellington and Count Basie, but always with a twist. Cuphead has won a well-deserved BAFTA Games Award for Best Music with composer, Kristofer Maddigan joining the audience to see his score brought to life by the Bartosz Pernal Orchestra.
Lauded by critics and millions of fans worldwide upon release, Ori and the Will of the Wisps features an unforgettable score by multi-BAFTA nominated and Ivor Novello winning composer, Gareth Coker. Entitled “The Symphony Of The Spirits” and performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and Hertfordshire Chorus who recorded the game soundtrack originally, the second concert of the day will take the audience on a journey through Ori’s world as never before.”
The Jazz of Cuphead will be played by the Bartosz Pernal Orchestra, while The Symphony of the Spirits will be performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra and Hertfordshire Chorus.
If you are currently in the UK and are a fan of the swanky soundtrack of the run and gun shooter, this Cuphead and Ori concert is something may just want to attend.
Cuphead is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac. The Ori games are available for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Consoles, and PC.

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Tales of Symphonia Remastered Review – A Slow Trip Down Memory Lane

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Writing the review for Tales of Symphonia Remastered that was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S felt like a challenge, due to the reason that while the overall look of the game is certainly an improvement from the original base game which was released back in 2003, unfortunately there are some underlying issues that hold it back from giving me that warm welcomed feeling of familiarity.

Story – A Tall Tale
Players take control of Lloyd Irving, who unwillingly travels with his childhood friend Colette on a quest to regenerate Sylvarant, a world slowly deteriorating as a result of the planets mana slowly being depleted.

Eventually they are joined by a colorful cast of characters, who make up the bulk of the party and join in on Lloyd and Colette’s adventure. These include the duo’s friend Genis, his older sister Raine a teacher and mercenary Kratos.
The gang’s all here
The overall arching narrative is excellent to say the least without spoiling much. It was great all those years ago and it still is today. From its simple beginning to the plot twists that make Tales of Symphonia one of the greatest in the entire Tales series, the game will roughly take you about 60 hours to finish maybe even more if you decide to explore further or play it on harder difficulties.
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Apart from the story, Tales of Symphonia greatness was also credited to its main cast of characters, and learning about them once more and seeing them again in full Remastered glory was an absolute delight. Everyone was written in such a compelling manner and each characters motivation supplemented their respective backstory very well which ties in nicely with Colette and her quest to regenerate the world.
The party’s skits help break down each members complex characterizations in small bite-sized chunks and within these discussions much of how the story development affect the characters will be brought up through the skits as well. This helps give players a deeper sense of fondness for the characters and elevate the characters from just being your typical NPC.
An example of a skit playing out
The skits are quick, easy, and completely optional but they add so much humor and depth to the characters that skipping even one of them feels almost criminal towards the game. This coupled with the excellent voice work helps enhance this point of gameplay even further. The game also offers both English or Japanese voice options, I personally played it on English, but I have to say the Japanese ones are particularly well done where each voice fits the character and doesn’t sound out of place in the slightest.
Combat – All Flash and Substance
The combat uses a “Multi-Line Linear Motion Battle System” which allow players to control one character while an efficient AI takes control of the rest of the party. Each character uses a different kind of weapon, hence offering different types of combat gameplay which are further enhanced by the use of ‘Arts’ which is what magic spells or combat techniques are called in a Tales of series.
The combat is entertaining to watch and never overpowering to play, it offers a natural blend of 2D combat and 3D movement, with supporting party members being able to do a lot of different things. Certain commands can be given to your fellow party members like use mostly physical or magic damaging moves, go “all out” and even conserve magic. Even up to this day the legacy of this system is still being adapted into modern day iterations of the series like Tales of Arise.
Combat still feels good
A minor gripe for me however would be that combat can get extremely challenging sometimes especially when navigating combat against enemies that approach from different directions. Attacking one enemy while also attempting to defend against a second one at the same time feels cumbersome to do and more often than not it leads to some frustrating results.
Visual and Sound – Looking The Part
Tales of Symphonia has a classic visual look that is very iconic. Even though the cel-shaded effect has been toned down, the game still looks great. The level of detail in towns and villages are impressive to say the least while characters themselves received the majority of the attention in this remaster and boy does it show. The models are identical to their 20 year old counterpart with the difference being that their faces and clothing have much sharper textures now.
It’s definitely an improvement overall, unfortunately beauty is only skin deep and once you play on a TV with greater clarity, you will notice some slight issues with the characters. For instance, Lloyd’s face is quite blocky for a character from a remastered version of the title. They may look that way as they did 20 years ago but seeing Lloyd’s side profile now and instantly thinking Roblox character is not a great association.
Tales of Roblox
Thankfully the music in this game still holds up to this day, Motoi Sakuraba, Shinji Tamura and Takeshi Arai contributions to the soundtrack should be highly commended. Despite 60+ hours of game time, the musical scores never felt stale and it always kept me invigorated and entertained. It is the ideal balance of light and heavy that fits the tone of the game.
Issues – Technically Unplayable
Despite being a great remaster overall with the beautifying of the environments and characters, unfortunately the Remastered version comes with a ton of issues as well at least during the time of writing this review.
One such strange issue would be that the Remastered version comes locked at a framerate of 30FPS when the GameCube version did not have such issue. It is not a serious issue by any means however it does need to be pointed out that combat does feel a bit sluggish due to this FPS limitation.
The game also has a ton of loading screens, this would be fine however if the loading times are not as long as they are when I played them. Before and after every battle, exiting and entering towns, performing majority of world related actions all of this would lead to a loading screen which unfortunately does cause some minor frustrations due to an unreasonably long load time.
Staring into the Darkness
The biggest issue I have with the Remaster is the fact that it came without Dawn of the New World (spin-off and sequel). Adding insult to injury, Dawn of the New World and the original Tales of Symphonia were actually re-released together as a PlayStation 3 HD Remaster under the title Tales of Symphonia Chronicles back in 2013 which makes me wonder why the Remastered version is not the definitive version of the game. Making matters worse, the game actually comes with quite the price-tag, RM159.00 to be exact.
Verdict
There was an opportunity to be had here, Tales of Symphonia Remastered would have had new modern day console owners and long standing fans of the title sing its praise if the performance issues and lack of content did not hold the game back.
Much is to love about Tales of Symphonia, the fantastic story, the loveable characters, a combat system that never got old, meaningful side quests and so much more. There are so many things great about this game and having played through it once more with so much more clarity it really felt like quite a downer that all those great experiences were capped at 30FPS as well as plagued with long loading screens.
Despite the technical issues as well as lack of content with the omission of Dawn of the New World, I would still recommend this to newcomers to the series, Tales of Symphonia is an amazing game and newcomers would definitely find more value in the Remastered version than the old-time returning fans who definitely would have preferred to see more improvements overall and just not in terms of graphics. It has great highs and not very much lows.

                                        Pros

                                        Cons

                                        An accessible way to play a fun classic game on a modern console.

                                        30FPS

                                        Great story and worldbuilding.

                                        Omission of content

                                        Has some of the best characters in the franchise.

                                        Unreasonably long load times.

                                        Soundtrack was amazing.

Tales of Symphonia Remastered is on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. You may find further details regarding the game at their website.

Tales of Symphonia Remastered was reviewed on PlayStation 5

Tales of Symphonia RemasteredPublisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentDeveloper: Bandai Namco EntertainmentRelease Date: 2023-02-17Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
In a dying world, legend has it that a Chosen One will one day rise from amongst the people and the land will be reborn. The line between good and evil blurs in this epic adventure where the fate of two interlocked worlds hangs in the balance. Follow the journey of Lloyd Irving as he and his friends try to save both worlds.

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MojitoGames’ Project M looks poised for global release

Project M seems prepped for a global release, thanks to a publishing contract through JoyCity. Horrendously generic title aside, Project M is, as you might guess, an anime style game developed by Bilibili and subsidiary MojitoGames.

The game is said to be an RPG in which you’ll be able to gather and train a variety of cute anime girls, with a story taking place in some near future dystopia. Expect the usual promises of customization, strategic gameplay and immersive battles.

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Not much actual information is available about the game so far, but you can find a video preview of it on Mojito’s website here. You can also watch it below. If the company’s name sounds vaguely familiar to you, you might recognize them from Game of Dice and Hero Ball Z.

The teaser shows it utilizes 3D models throughout, which you’ll be able to spin around and admire as you like. Battles look pretty simple conceptually, with a team of five units in isometric view battling against enemies, or at least, a boss-like enemy.
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No release date or release window has been given, but presumably it would be 2022 at the earliest. There can’t possibly be too many cute anime girls, so keep an eye out for more news on this title.
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Royal Blood Pre-Registration Up Now On Google Play!

Royal Blood was touted to provide the best graphics as a mobile MMORPG with 70vs 70 Realm versus Realm Battle with the Unity Engine. The game by Gamevil has been teasing us since their showcase back in November 2016 and has garnered many MMORPG fans to try the game. With their recent CBT for Android in April, the game is now getting ready to be released officially soon.

Here’s our short gameplay below:

As Gamevil promises Royal Blood to possess gameplay and graphics to rival to PC games, the game features an open world, different classes to master, raid dungeons and the astonishing 70vs70 PvP content. For those who pre-register on their official site, you will also be rewarded with extra 300 diamonds and 200,000 gold when you pre-register on the Google Play!

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