Acer Nitro 5 Review – Boosting performance with the new Nitro 5 (AN515-45-R8XM)

Once again, Acer has decided to release yet another newer Nitro 5, so it is time for yours truly to review the gaming laptop.

This new iteration is packing some serious heat, equipped with AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800 CPU and NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3070 graphics card. This is the AN515-45-R8XM Nitro 5 model, which Acer Malaysia graciously sent a review unit to us. Thanks Acer Malaysia!

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Alright, let’s dive into the new Acer Nitro 5 review!

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Acer Nitro 5 Specifications (AN515-45-R8XM)

Processor & Memory

Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 5800H octa-core processor (up to 4 MB L2
cache, up to 16 MB L3 cache, 3.2 GHz with Precision Boost up to 4.4 GHz)

RAM
16GB 3200Mhz DDR4 RAM (upgradable to 32GB RAM
using 2 x 16GB)

SSD
512GB PCIe NVMe SSD; 1 additional HDD slot
(HDD Upgrade Kit included in box)

Display & Graphics

Display Type
15.6″ display with IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology,
Quad HD 2560 x 1440, high-brightness (300 nits)

GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX TM 3070 with 8GB of dedicated
GDDR6 VRAM, supporting 6144 NVIDIA® CUDA® Cores

Network & Communication

Wireless LAN Standard
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

Ethernet Technology
Gigabit Ethernet

Bluetooth Standard
Bluetooth 5.0

Built-in Devices & Ports

Microphone
Yes

Finger Print Reader
No

HDMI
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port (up to 10 Gbps)
1 x HDMI Port
1x Network (RJ-45) Port

Battery Information

Number of Cells
4-cell Li-ion battery

Battery Chemistry
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)

Maximum Power
Supply Wattage
180 W

Maximum Battery
Run Time
10 Hour

Physical Characteristics

Height
23.9 mm

Width
363.4 mm

Depth
255 mm

Weight (Approximate)
2.3kg

Colour
Shale Black

A familiar look
The Acer Nitro 5 looks virtually identical to the previous version. It is decked out in shale black with red accents. With its matte surface, the Nitro 5 will not leave fingerprints on it, unless your fingers are literally dripping in grease, which in that case, is the user’s fault. Thankfully, what made the design of the previous Nitro 5 so cool is still retained.
I feel that there is a downside to having your newer laptop looking identical to the older one, though. The drawback is that it is visually impossible to tell which is the new and old Nitro 5. Personally, I would prefer if they changed a bit of the details, like adding a new pattern to the laptop while retaining the design. That way, your friends would not think that you are still stuck with the old Nitro 5.
That said, with the exact same size and thickness of 23.9 mm and weight of 2.3 kg, it is as easy to carry around as the previous version. In a way, Acer is basically flexing their muscles to tell us that they can fit better hardware in the exact same body.

A new keyboard
I stand corrected, the only way to visually tell if you have a new or old Nitro 5 is by looking at the keyboard. Acer tweaked the keyboard somewhat. For one, the RGB lighting is a lot more profound and vibrant. The keyboard feedback is also very solid.
However, the keyboard does feel like it has shrunk somewhat. This has caused me to accidentally press on the wrong keys several times, such as pressing 1 instead of 2. It takes some time to get used to, but is otherwise an issue that can be overlooked.

An even better display
Rejoice, FPS fans! The new Acer Nitro 5 boasts a screen with 165 Hz refresh rate, a step up from the previous Nitro 5’s 144 Hz refresh rate as stated in its review. It is ever so slight, but it does feel smoother and more responsive gaming on the new Nitro 5.
Aside from that, the display is 15.6 inches with QHD resolution. The laptop’s screen-to-body ratio is a respectable 80% while the bezel is as narrow as 7.02 mm. Note that the built-in webcam captures footage in 720p, so you might want a dedicated external webcam for streaming.
Gaming aside, the colours displayed on the screen have great contrast and makes for a good movie viewing experience. There is another minor pet peeve, which is the screen’s brightness is rather dim compared to other laptops. At max brightness, it does not feel very bright if you were to use it in a brightly lit room or even outdoors with the sun shining.

Ports and battery
I decided to lump the ports and battery sections together for this review as there is not much that needs to be said about the former for the Acer Nitro 5. There are two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, an Ethernet port and an audio jack on the left. On the right, there is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, HDMI interface and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C interface. Pretty standard for a gaming laptop nowadays.

To charge the laptop, the power port is at the back. Note that you need to insert the charger into the port with a bit of force until you hear a “click” sound. For 2 hours, I was not able to charge the laptop because I inserted the charger but it was not charging. It only charges after the cable is inserted with a “click” sound, so do not make the same mistake as I did.
Besides that, the laptop’s battery run time should last you over 10 hours at max charge (extended use will obviously bring this down). 10 hours is a great time, longer than the previous Nitro 5s.

Thermals
Acer Nitro 5 has a new and improved cooling system, two fans and four exhaust holes located at the corners of the laptop to keep the body cool. Players can use Acer CoolBoost and NitroSense to monitor the fan speed and adjust the wind speed to achieve the best heat dissipation effect when needed.
However, as I expected, the thermals are not as great as the older Nitro 5. After all, when you are packing better hardware into the same body, something has to give. Overall, the laptop feels hotter, even with the fan at full blast, which is rather noisy.
The good, bad and weird thing with the heat dissipation is that the heat seems to radiate from the area of the enter key. If you are typing while playing a demanding game, your fingers will feel uncomfortably hot. However, if you keep your fingers near the WASD key, it is not really a problem.
Going Nitro on games
The ultimate test of a gaming laptop—gaming! Ryzen 7 5800H and RTX 3070 are powerful CPUs and GPUs so I was keen to see how the laptop performed. For this review, I played 4 games on the Acer Nitro 5. They are Biomutant, Cyberpunk 2077, Days Gone and Apex Legends.

For an open world game with miles and miles of beautiful scenery like Biomutant, the Nitro 5 was able to perform. With full HD graphics, the laptop was able to maintain between 65 – 80 FPS, even in the heat of action-packed kung-fu combat, which is great.

Cyberpunk 2077, the PC killer, is the Nitro 5’s next test. Playing the game on Quad HD settings (1440p resolution), the laptop could only manage between 33 – 40 FPS which is not ideal.

Next, I played the game on the Full HD settings (1080p resolution) and the frame rate improved to an acceptable range of 55 – 68 FPS. However, turning on ray tracing will drop it to between 35 – 50 FPS.

I also ran two different tests on the Nitro 5 for Days Gone. I played the game on 4K full quality and full HD settings. For the former, the game clocks in at around 53 – 61 FPS on average, as seen in the image above.

Playing the game at full HD settings raises it up between 85 – 91 FPS, which is smooth and nice.

Finally, I chose Apex Legends to test the laptop’s performance for first-person shooters. Once again, there are two tests—playing the game on Quad HD and Full HD. For the former, the FPS was between 70 – 80, which you can see in the image above.

Full HD is a lot smoother, with the game clocking in around 100 – 110 FPS. Note that if you sacrifice the game’s graphics settings, you can obviously push the FPS even higher.

Closing thoughts
After using the new Acer Nitro 5 for almost a week, I can say that it is a solid laptop overall. Personally, I do feel that it is in a rather weird position. Acer’s Predator line is typically the higher-end option for gaming laptops, whereas the Nitro 5 series is easier on the budget.
However, this new Nitro 5 is approaching the Predator’s territory, which I find pretty strange. On its own, it performs exactly like how you would expect of a 15-inch laptop with Ryzen 7 5800H and RTX 3070. You can still play around with its settings and get reasonable performance on even the most demanding of games. The drawback is of course, its thermals.
Besides gaming, you can still use the Nitro 5 for other tasks like video editing or watching movies. Compared with the older Nitro 5s which are less than RM 5,000 this new Nitro 5’s price tag of RM 6,399 feels more expensive but is justified considering its hardware. If you are a big fan of the Acer Nitro 5 series and want a stronger version of the laptop, then this one is for you.
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Characters revealed for Identity V and The Promised Neverland collab

The previously announced Identity V crossover with The Promised Neverland have been revealing the characters featured for the collaboration, with descriptions provided by the official Twitter! First off, we of course have Emma:

Excellent physical fitness and reflex nerves, high learning ability, An optimistic and innocent girl with orange hair-Emma is here! After knowing all the truth, can she successfully lead everyone to escape…? Emma from The Promised Neverland will be Emma, the Gardener.

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Following her is Norman:
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A stable and gentle personality, calm and excellent judgment, Norman, the boy called a genius, is here! Norman will be played by the Embalmer. Use your wisdom to help your teammates escape!

After that is Ray:
A boy who has an amazing amount of knowledge, calm on the surface. In fact, the boy who values his companions very much, Ray is here! Ray will be played by Prisoner Luca! Don’t give up, resist and escape!
The most recent reveal is Isabella, who strangely does not possess the signature button eyes…
I hope your next journey is full of light. Isabella, the “mother” who loves her children, Will be played by Bloody Queen. Play friendly and exciting hide-and-seek with the children in the manor!

The pre-registration event for the Identity V and The Promised Neverland crossover has also achieved the 5 million milestone, so all participants will be receiving 5 Crossover Essence.
In the mean time, the game is running their Lunar New Year event, so before the collab begins for real, you might want to hop on in and chase or be chased…
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Bandori and Re:Zero collab arrives to global

Global Bandori receives the Re:Zero collab come 20 November. The story blurb given for the collab on the collab event website is given as follows:

Roselia participates in a NFO* collaboration event at an experiential theme park. The goal is to clear all the missions. If you fail even once, you’ll start over from ZERO. Pushing the limits of their wisdom and courage, how will the five members fare…?

*NFO： A popular online game that appears in the story of BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!
Those familiar with the Japanese release of the Bandori Re:Zero collab will be aware that Roselia is featured this time, arriving on global servers about a year later. Afterglow’s cover of Redo will be available in Special Difficulty. It is one of three songs from the anime that were covered, with Paradisus-Paradoxum covered by Roselia, and Stay Alive by Pastel Palettes.

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The collab social media campaign will run from 5 November 08:00 UTC until 14 November 07:59 UTC, where players can earn up to 900 Stars and 9 Appas by achieving milestones on the game’s official social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
In any case, if you’re going to pull for these limited cards, best of luck!
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Popular rhythm game in Japan!
Tap to the rhythm of over 140 songs to choose from.
Play both original and cover songs from popular J-Pop artists and anime songs!
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The Black Shark 5 Series is launching in Malaysia

Not long since the Black Shark 4 Pro‘s arrival in Malaysia, the Black Shark 5 Series is on its way, with both regular and Pro versions! Some of its features include:

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Kryo CPU Cortex-X2 up to 3.0GHz
Arm V9
X65, the world’s first 10 Gigabit 5G Modem-RF solution
Adreno GPU, up to 30% performance improvement, up to 25% decreased power consumption
Hexagon 790 AI Engine, up to 400% increased computing performance
120W Hyper Charge + 4650mAh battery
Dual-mode Charge, for 100% charge within 15-24 minutes
10-bit OLED display

144Hz refresh rate
720Hz touch sampling rate
High contrast ratio up to 5,000,000:1
Peak brightness 1300 nits
HDR10+
100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, HDR10+
SGS Eye Care
DC dimming
MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation)
2.76mm micro punch-hole
27mm narrow chin

Magnetic pop-up triggers
Dual-symmetrical linear stereo speakers, DTS, Cirrus Logic Technology partnership
Anti-gravity Dual VC Liquid Cooling
Wi-Fi 6E + 5G + Antenna design
108MP triple camera rear setup with 108MP mode, 4K 60FPS video, HDR10+, super night scene, electronic image stabilization. 16MP Ultra HD front camera module
JOYUI13
Shark-chan Smart Assistance
Shark Space 4.0

Look forward to more details regarding the Black Shark 5 Series in Malaysia soon when it launches 8 June 2022.

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The Black Shark 5 series are available in the following variations:

Black Shark 5

Explorer Grey, Mirror Black
8GB + 128GB / 12GB + 256GB

Black Shark 5 Pro

Nebula White, Stellar Black
12GB + 256GB / 16GB + 256GB

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Having previously only soft-launched in Canada in September 2019, Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls ends service, according to its in-game announcement. The premium in-game currency of Gems can no longer be purchased, and the servers will shut down on 9 September 2020, 08:00 CEST.

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The game did not reach territories outside of Canada for whatever reason, so this could be one of the reasons behind the closure. The game had a multiplayer function called Bounty Hunt, but players have reported horrendous matchmaking times. The game’s brief story is given as follows:
Many years have passed since the defeat of Count Dracula, and humanity has entered an age of peaceful prosperity.
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Until one day, Genya Arikado receives a mysterious letter.
“The Grimoires have awoken, and the world is being consumed by darkness. I implore you, please come to our aid!”
Wary of what may be lying in wait before him, Genya Arikado ventures forth into the moonlit night.
If you really want to play a Castlevania game on mobile, Konami DID port Symphony of the Night, so you can purchase a full game instead. It’s unfortunate that Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls ends service so soon without making it to wider audiences, but that’s the nature of free to play, one supposes.

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Skechers Malaysia Launchers Demon Slayer Inspired Running Shoes

Shoe brand Skechers has announced that their latest line of running shoes based on the popular anime/manga ‘Kimitsu No Yaiba’ or ‘Demon Slayer‘ is available for purchase in Malaysia.

There are four designs for the Skechers running shoes based on different characters from the Demon Slayer series: Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke. These are available on Skechers Shopee and Lazada accounts.

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Here are the key pictures of the Tanjiro running shoes which are primarily colored green, brown, and black to represent the demon slayers’ hair and kimono.

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Here are the key pictures for the Nazuko running shoes. These shoes are colored white, red and pink.

These are the Zenitsu shoes which feature the colors yellow and orange with white triangles. It even has Zenitsu’s sparrow on the back of the shoes.

Finally, we have the Inosuke shoes which are white, blue, and brown with his signature boar mask on the back.

Each sneaker includes a picture of the character it represents printed on the inside of the shoe.
Price-wise, they all cost RM 459.00 on both Shopee and Lazada which is fairly standard for high-end running sneakers, especially ones that are also licensed products.
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Dead Or Alive Mobile Version In The Making In Taiwan

Cayenne’s Ark, a Taiwanese mobile gaming studio has announced Dead or Alive M (temporary title). The game studio had gotten the rights of the popular IP from Koei Tecmo to recreate the game onto the mobile. Also, the game will be releasing in Taiwan, Macau, and Hong Kong in Quarter 2, 2019.

DEAD OR ALIVE (DOA) first appeared in 1996 on the arcades and was later ported onto the Sega Saturn. It is a fast-pace 3D fighting game series developed by Team Ninja. With the success of DOA, new works of the game continues to appear on different platforms like PS, PS4, Xbox and more. Till today, an era where games can be played on mobile phones.

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Dead or Alive M is said to take place after the story of DOA 5, where the organization of MIST is disbanded following the defeat of PHASE-4. After defeating PHASE-4, a mini black hole opens up and swallows Kasumi into a parallel world. A world where PHASE-4 has being successfully mass-produced and became a symbol that struck fear into citizens. Additionally, Kasumi is told by Lisa the scientist that for her to return back to her original world, she will have to resolve this incident.

The game is expected to be out in the second quarter of 2019. Are you excited to play DOA on your mobile? If you’re looking for more information, you may head over to their official Facebook Page.
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Pre-register for Epic Seven Re:birth!

Epic Seven has announced that players can now pre-register for the Epic Seven Re:Birth update from today onwards. The turn-based mobile RPG, developed by Super Creative and published by Smilegate Megaport, will be seeing this update centering around the launch of World Arena’s first official season as well as several special events with a variety of great rewards for players. Pre-register for Epic Seven Re:Birth here.

Players are now also able to enjoy the tenth chapter of Episode 2, in the “Distorted Dimension” region, as well as a new season of the PvP Guild mode, “Guild War”.

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The Re:Birth update will take place on 16 April. Before that, players will be able to receive Skystone, Covenant  Bookmarks and other great rewards when they sign up to receive updates about the update until 15 April. As mentioned, there are also special events, where players can receive:
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a 4-5 star Hero Summon Ticket
Level 75 epic Equipment Set
Charms

… and more rewards if they participate in the April check-in event. Players returning to the game after at least a sixteen-day absence will also be receiving:

a 4-5 star Hero Summon Ticket
Level 85 epic Equipment set
Buffs providing 30% increase to experience gains
Increased gold
No cost for unequipping

The aforementioned “Distorted Dimension” is the last region in Episode 2’s main story. Go through ten main stages and six optional stages and follow the Heroes in their stand against their enemies in a mysterious space created by transcendental forces. Complete the region Quests to receive six Gold  T ransmit Stones and “Sea of the Abyss” Background Pack.
 The second season of Guild War opens 6 April on all servers, bringing with it quality-of-life improvements. Use the “Draw” feature to end a battle that’s dragging on, as well as view contribution rankings of Guild members and MVPs. Guild Captains can also write War Plans via a new announcement feature for easier strategizing with members.
The Japanese media pack is now available for players, where they can select from Korean, English or Japanese voices. Media packs w ill be updated regularly. “Adventurer’s Path”, a feature to help new players learn and grow in Epic Seven‘s vast world, has also received updates with many few features for increased convenience.

 “I’m confident that the pre-registration, new content updates, and Re:Birth update with World Arena’s first official season will be meaningful to a lot of players. We will do our best to further improve the game in a direction that our players will be happy to see it grow.”
Sanghoon Lee, Smilegate Megaport’s Business Department Manager
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Pokemon GO players threatening a boycott after Niantic’s decision to reduce Pokestop interaction distance

The past week has seen the Pokemon GO community standing up and threatening to boycott the game due to a controversial decision from Niantic.

Previously, the developer has announced that the game will have its PokeStop interaction radius reduced from 80 m to 40 m, back to its pre-pandemic state. With growing concerns over the delta variant of COVID-19 and cases on the rise in many countries, this decision is met with a lot of criticism from the Pokemon GO community.

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Hashtags such as #HearUsNiantic and #PokemonNODay trended on Twitter, with many Pokemon GO content creators and influencers also pledging to boycott should Niantic proceed with their decision. The community members even wrote an open letter addressed to Niantic regarding this issue on r/TheSilphRoad, the subreddit dedicated to the game, where it currently has almost 10,000 upvotes.
Players are able to play the game with great safety, comfort and accessibility thanks to the increased PokeStop distance.
Niantic has responded to this issue early today, but it is not the exact one that players are hoping to hear:
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However, we have heard your input loud and clear and so to address the concerns you have raised, we are taking the following actions: We are assembling an internal cross-functional team to develop proposals designed to preserve our mission of inspiring people to explore the world together, while also addressing specific concerns that have been raised regarding interaction distance. We will share the findings of this task force by the next in game season change (September 1). As part of this process, we will also be reaching out to community leaders in the coming days to join us in this dialogue.
Only time will tell if Pokemon GO, the third highest-earning mobile game of 2020, can maintain its dominance after this decision.
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Summerfall Studios and Humble Games Announce Partnership For Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical

Nearly 2.5 years after Summerfall Studios’ successful crowdfunding campaign for their debut title, the studio has today announced a partnership with Humble Games for its release and the title’s new name, Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical.

“We’ve been following the journey of the incredibly talented team at Summerfall Studios for a while now and we’re absolutely thrilled to partner with them to help take Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical over the finish line and put it into the hands of fans all over the globe,” said Mark Nash, Vice President, Humble Games Global Publishing. “Stray Gods is a unique and innovative experience that blends a theatrical musical with a branching RPG narrative, and ultimately personifies exactly the type of games that Humble Games wants to bring into the world.”

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Stray Gods follows the story of Grace, a young woman whose life is turned upside down after the Last Muse of ancient Greek mythology dies in her arms… but not before passing on a gift. Grace soon finds herself thrust into a hidden world of gods and monsters who live secretly among mortals in a tangled web of loyalties and betrayals. Unravel the mystery of the Last Muse’s death in this interactive roleplaying musical, where your choices in songs will dictate where the curtain falls.
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“Humble immediately understood what we were doing with Stray Gods and knew it was something special from the outset,” said Summerfall Studios Managing Director, Liam Esler. “We are excited to partner with them for Stray Gods as we continue to develop this wild and wonderful videogame musical.”
Summerfall Studios Creative Director, David Gaider, added, “Thanks to our amazing supporters who backed our Fig campaign in 2019, we have been hard at work. While it’s true that COVID slowed us down significantly, Humble’s assistance over the past year has allowed us to make Stray Gods bigger and better. Now we have full voice acting, more songs, and longer playtime. We’ve still got a while to go, but soon we’ll unveil everything and it will be worth the wait.”
When Summerfall Studios crowdfunded the game back in 2019, the project was originally titled Chorus: An Adventure Musical, with its main attractions being the stellar voice actor cast, award-winning composer, Austin Wintory, and Bioware veteran, David Gaider.
On the renaming of the game to Stray Gods, Summerfall Studios Executive Producer, Elie Young explained, “There were many reasons why we wanted to change the name. But the primary motivation was that as the project grew past what we’d originally envisioned, we felt it needed a fresh new name that better fits the game’s tone and themes. We realized what we were making was less of an adventure game, and much more of a roleplaying game – not an ‘RPG’ in the mainstream sense, but a game truly predicated on roleplaying choices, in dialog, and in song. We feel that Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is a much better reflection of what we’re making and where we want Summerfall Studios to head in the future.”
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical will be released on Steam. Its launch date has yet to be confirmed.

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‘SNK Fight! The Road to Power’ Will Be Released This Autumn, Closed Beta Test For Android Accepting Participants

SNK Fight The Road to Power, a new crossover RPG featuring characters from SNK franchises like Fatal Fury, and Metal Slug will be coming out for mobile devices and a closed beta test will soon be held.

Nuverse announced that there will be a closed beta test for SNK Fight on Android devices from the 22nd of June to the 1st of July. The application deadline is 17 June. You can sign up for the CBT on the official website. The game will be fully released this Autumn.

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The game will see characters for different SNK franchises transported to Battle City, a tournament that place once every four years and sees characters from across time and space gather to decide who will be the king of fighters.

The characters that are confirmed to be in the game include:
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Kyo Kusanagi (The King of Fighters)
Iori Yagami (The King of Fighters)
Chizuru Kagura (The King of Fighters)
K’ (The King of Fighters)
Kula Diamond (The King of Fighters)
Omega Rugal (The King of Fighters)
Leona Heidern (The King of Fighters)
Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury)
Mai Shiranui (Fatal Fury)
Blue Mary (Fatal Fury)
Yuri Sakazaki (Art of Fighting)
Athena Asamiya (Psycho Soldiers)
Clark Still (Ikari Warriors)
Hoahmaru (Samurai Shodown)
Ukyo Tachibana (Samurai Shodown)
Nakoruru (Samurai Shodown)
Hanzo Hattori (Samurai Shodown)
Galford D. Weller (Samurai Shodown)
Charlotte (Samurai Shodown)
Marco Rossi (Metal Slug)
Kaede (The Last Blade)
Yuki (The Last Blade)
Lee Rekka (The Last Blade)

The game is also holding a Twitter campaign. If you follow the official SNK Fight Twitter Account and retweet the campaign tweets, you have a chance to win a free Amazon gift certificate. A total of 110 people (100 people x 500 yen, 10 people x 5000 yen) will win the first and second prizes respectively. You can apply regardless of whether or not you participated in the Closed Beta Test.
SNK Fight! The Road to Power will be available for iOS and Android. You can sign up for the android CBT here.
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A Day Off Twitch : Streamers Protest Inaction In The Face Of Harassment

Despite being one of the largest streaming platforms, streamers went on a strike today called “A Day Off Twitch” to protest the website’s lack of action in the face of harassment.

The latest blunder follows the new trend of “Hate raids”, wherein Black and trans streamers were being flooded by bots spamming slurs and other profanities, followed by no action on Twitch’s part.

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Worse still, thanks to Twitch terms of service, some users were reporting facing disciplinary action for not clearing their chat quickly enough, as if it were their fault for being targeted in the first place. This also applied to streamers who were offline, with advisory messages circulating to put their chats in Emotes-Only mode to avoid being penalized for not moderating chat even when they’re not workign.
The protest was started by three streamers: ShineyPen, RekItRaven and Lucia Everblack, with the trio having called for the boycott as early as late August.
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It's true. We're organizing a protest and are inviting you all, whether your a creator or a supporter on the platform. Change begins with us.
Thank you @RekItRaven @LuciaEverblack  for helping me make this happen #ADayOffTwitch pic.twitter.com/GXQGcqsZH7
— idk who I am 🏳⚧ 🇵🇭 (He/Him) (@ShineyPen) August 20, 2021

In addition to announcing the protest, the movement had published a convenient infographic highlighting their demands from A Day Off Twitch:

The demands are pretty straightforward- chief of them, the movement is asking for Twitch to hold a roundtable with marginalized creators, and actually listen to the problems they’re facing. From there, they’re also asking for more comprehensive tools to deal with abuse, as well as more proactive measures to prevent these from happening in future- such as limiting the number of accounts created from the same email address.
Streamer iamBrandon catalogued meticulously his experience of being hate raided, showing how the bots bypass Twitch’s own slur filters and how even settings like putting chat in Followers-Only mode aren’t effective when bots simply mass-follow. (Content warning, there are screenshots of aforementioned slurs in the thread).

[A thread]
After experiencing my first hate raid, I am absolutely fearful for new/inexperienced streamers who have no idea how to handle something like this. It is absolutely unacceptable that @Twitch has yet to do anything besides their PR tweet of "we hear you"
(cont)
— iamBrandon 🏳🌈 (@iamBrandonTV) August 20, 2021

How Twitch Is Handling A Day Off Twitch
Despite having made the news, Twitch hasn’t officially responded to the protest on their social media account since A Day Off Twitch started. That being said, the website has taken some action.
The first thing Twitch has done is delay the launch of Subtember, the annual sale of subscription to Twitch streamers, to September 2nd. They’d also published a new page about combating harassment on Twitch, which is entirely void of any action on their own part, instead telling people to do things like clear chat and install automod, as if streamers had just been sitting around taking the harassment this whole time and not meticulously trying to deal with it, like iamBrandon described.
Another streamer, Coach, also made a script to ban these bots, showing just how intense the hate raids can be and rebutting all arguments that this could be solved with moderators:

no singlular mod is going to take care of this https://t.co/E4Mxk0A9CF pic.twitter.com/s4MWzzpZhr
— PROTON | Coach Steve (@FightCoachFight) August 31, 2021

They also issued a statement to PC Gamer:
“We support our streamers’ rights to express themselves and bring attention to important issues across our service,” Twitch said in a statement emailed to PC Gamer. “No one should have to experience malicious and hateful attacks based on who they are or what they stand for, and we are working hard on improved channel-level ban evasion detection and additional account improvements to help make Twitch a safer place for creators.”
Too Little, Too Late (Editorial)
Considering how much of successful streaming is community interaction Twitch is doing a poor job of supporting their streamers. Having had a whole week to prepare for the protest and having little more than “just limit your Chat and stop being harassed” as your big solution is, in all honesty, terrible crisis management.
The fact Twitch can’t even directly say what the problem is- never once name-dropping the marginalized communities involved- is exactly why A Day Off Twitch needed to happen. Black and trans creators are veterans of being harassed, thanks to Twitch’s inaction for years. They don’t need a webpage to tell them to hire moderators, they need actual support as outlined in the A Day Off Twitch demands.
Meanwhile this whole ordeal has been a good example of communities coming together to fix something that the platform owners simply won’t. Coach Steve put out a video full of resources showing how to use the script showcased earlier in the article to automatically ban bots.

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Fall Guys to have The Jungle Book collab

With Season 5 of Fall Guys underway, Mediatonic has joined forces with Disney to bring The Jungle Book characters to the game. Four costumes based on The Jungle Book characters will be available together with a special limited time event.

The collab begins on September 3, 2021. Mowgli, Shere Khan and Baloo will all come to life in delightful bean form, with their iconic looks available for Kudos in-game. They will only be available for a limited time as with most event characters.

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Here are their respective periods of their availability:

Mowgli Costume – 3-6 September
Shere Khan Costume – 7-9 September
Baloo Costume – 10-12 September

The fourth character is King Louie. However, unlike the previous three costumes, the King Louie costume is only obtainable by taking part in King Louie’s limited time event.
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Take on regal challenges straight from the throne of King Louie, rack up points and unlock bountiful Jungle Book goodies!

‘Jungle Champion’ Nickname: 200
‘Kaa’ Pattern: 400
King Louie Costume (Lower): 800
King Louie Costume (Upper): 1100
King Louie Nameplate: 1400
‘Jungle Dance’ Emote: 1700

The Fall Guys x The Jungle Book collab was announced earlier today during the gamescom 2021 live stream. The last major gaming show, Summer Game Fest 2021, saw 2B from NieR: Automata being revealed as a collab character for Fall Guys.

Fall Guys: Ultimate KnockoutRelease Date: 2020-08-04PlayStation 4, Steam
Fall Guys is a massively multiplayer party game with up to 60 players online in a free-for-all struggle through round after round of escalating chaos until one victor remains!

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Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm is an ARPG in development

It’s been a few years since the first Oceanhorn was released, and now it’s sequal, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm is revealed to be in development.

Developed by Cornfox & Bros., they mentioned that Oceanhorn 2 will have the same JRPG elements of its predecessor, from exploring its world, backstory, music, and classic ARPG gameplay with items, puzzles, battles and bosses.

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The only thing different is the dramatic shift from the isometric perspective of the original to a true third-person camera, and that the boy we once knew in Oceanhorn is now a completely different boy in an alternate time period.
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The game is amazing given that the dev team has only 5 people in it. There is no news on the release date yet, but the game is certainly one that should be anticipated. If you’d like to know more about the game and its developments, you can read the details in their blog here.

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Human: Fall Flat is available for Android and iOS now

After launching on Steam and consoles, Human: Fall Flat is now playable on mobile devices as well! The mobile version is made possible thanks to an agreement between its publisher Curve Digital and 505 Games. Both Android and iOS users can now get the game at £4.99 (RM25.99).

For those who are new to Human: Fall Flat, it is a pretty fun game where you will play as a wobbly human to solve puzzles. You can basically do whatever you want and grab anything in the game, but first, you will need to master the moves. There will be 10 levels full of challenging puzzles and hilarious distractions. Use your creativity and imagination to solve them!

The game comes in both single player and multiplayer modes, but we recommend playing the multiplayer mode as it gets more fun playing with others. You can team up with up to 4 players and work together to achieve any task. In addition, you can customize your characters by dressing them up with countless silly outfits.
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Grab the game on your mobile devices now if you are interested! For more info, you may visit their official Facebook.

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MyHolo TV Opens Worldwide Vtuber Auditions

MyHolo TV is giving anyone a shot at Vtuber stardom with worldwide auditions to join their roster of virtual talent.

Best known for managing local Vtuber Lilliana Vampaia, the MyHolo TV auditions are open to anyone of any gender who’s above 18 years of age. You’ll need to submit a sample of you “singing, rapping or entertaining”, so it looks like you’ll be able to showcase a pretty diverse range of talents to be considered for the entertainment company.

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Liliana Vampaia is their most prolific talent, with 56k subscribers on YouTube
The auditions will run all through June, starting today, June 1st until June 30th. Applicants will be notified on the status within a month of their application.It should be noted that they’ve even made special mention of already-existing independent Vtubers, saying to be notified if they get shortlisted.
While most Vtubers tend to be girls, MyHolo TV has confirmed multiple times that men will be allowed to audition as well. Although the promotional image for the audition contains silhouettes for characters, they clarified on Facebook that they aren’t looking to fill pre-selected characters, and will instead design new characters based on successful applicants.
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Vtubers have been on the up and up, with more and more companies jumping on the bandwagon, such as local airline AirAsia as well as Netflix. MyHoloTV has said that one of the benefits of signing on with them would be a rental phone to use their face tracking app, allowing you to act as your character without worrying about hardware limitations.
Vtuber Obligations
Of course, it’s not all fun and games. According to MyHoloTV, here are some of the responsibilities of successful applicants:

You must be able to deliver content continuously for at least one year.
You must be able to deliver content at least three times a week (content provided after getting home or on your days off while you’re studying or working is fine).
You have a proven track record for content distribution in social media, including but not limited to games, songs, and illustrations.
You must be 18 years old or above.

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Super Mecha Champions: Daybreak for S2

Super Mecha Champions‘ Daybreak is coming up for the S2 Season! In the latest version update, pilots will see a new mecha, new skins and the S2 season collection prize draw. Play with the new Mecha “Raven” – see its arrow pierce through the night sky. SS-level and S-level skins are also unlocked for Mecha Andromeda, Hotsteel and Skylark.

Raven is a Mecha that focuses on long range attack, with a powered bow and arrow as its weapon. Store up power to get the arrow reach full, maximum damage capacity. Successive triple-shot attacks are also supported on this weapon! Raven Pilots can use the grappling hook to secure hiding positions. From there, they can snipe an enemy for massive damage. High skill, high reward awaits Pilots who seek power and challenge.

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The Daybreak season collection prize draw is now open, marking a milestone for the S2 season. New updates are in for Pilots’ favourite Mechas and characters. Andromeda, Hotsteel and Skylark are getting new makeovers. Get the Hildr the Valkyrie skin for Andromeda, a symbol of purest light and end of night! Rom and Ivan receive new outfits too. Play with these new looks as dawn breaks over Mecha City.

Other updates include the Anti-Cheating System to ensure a fair gameplay environment for SMC players around the globe. Super Mecha Champions will continue to bring forth new Mechas, characters and contest models for the endless Mecha craze.
As always, you can check out the official website, Facebook page and YouTube.
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Super Mecha ChampionsPublisher: NeteaseDeveloper: NeteaseRelease Date: 2019-05-28Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Steam
Super Mecha Champions is an action shooter featuring mecha combats, which sets scene in a neo-futuristic Alpha City. An exciting battle is taking place here, you need to overcome opponents with cutting-edge weapons, magnificent mechas and vehicles, aiming for the highest honor of being a champion!

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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Demo Impressions – Don’t fix what ain’t broke and make it Bunkers & Badasses

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I really shouldn’t have been surprised to see Tiny Tina get her own spin-off games, first Assault on Dragon’s Keep getting turned into a standalone, then followed up by the very simply named, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands. Launching 25 March 2022 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S and as a timed Epic Games Store PC exclusive, 2K Games provided me the opportunity to try out a demo build! As such, there will be disclaimers with the assets and contents you see here are subject to change.

Full review here!

BEFORE WE BEGIN…
There will be six classes in the full game, with the demo only having two: the Graveborn, and Stabbomancer. The recommended specifications to run the game were given as follows:

                                        TINY TINA'S WONDERLANDS

                                        DEMO MINIMUM RECOMMENDATIONS

                                        OS

                                        Windows 10

                                        CPU

                                        AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel i7-4770

                                        GPU

                                        AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

                                        RAM

                                        16GB

                                        STORAGE

                                        75GB

With that out of the way, I as usual, fiddled with the options. Some of the things that stood out to me was that you’re allowed to select the Graphics API, with other things like a default monitor, resolution scaling, frame rate cap and field of view hardly uncommon, but things I like to see anyway. I turned on the stat display for FPS, CPU and GPU just to see how my PC runs it on the High preset. These are at the top right corner, fairly discreet.
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For the console / controller user, you have your deadzone sliders and the hotkey presents, which can also be customized! Amazing! Other things I thought worth pointing out include choosing your reticle position, whether you’d prefer to see more environment or more gun. The reticle colour can also be adjusted to colour presets. Subtitle text and background colours can’t be adjusted but size is, though you can’t see how big the text actually looks like. Accessibility wise, it’s not much.
PRESENTATION
I had to whack the brightness slider way up because some places are too dark by default. Outside of that, Wonderlands hardly looks any different from the other games in the Borderlands series. The icons and interface get their tweaks to fit the setting, and the cel-shaded models look cleaner. The series has always had a problem with visual clarity when the legendary weapons start pouring in, but without knowing what they are, I’ll save my judgment till I see how they look like. I also got a little motion sick, but turning the FOV slider to max resolved that issue.

The menus have this gold and font choice to give it the Fantasy™ look. Customization wasn’t in the demo, so all I can say is that the Graveborn sure reminds me of a Dragon Age character. As usual, you’re able to see at a glance an item’s stats, looks, brand, power level, element, and the like, with any more necessary details provided when you mouse over the actual item. Nice stat up green arrows and red arrows for worse stats are kept, as is the rarity colours from least to most rare from white, green, blue, purple, and orange. The skill trees get appropriately designed icons for the setting, so admire the art some. I’d say the text is a little on the small side for now.

The Graveborn has a Demi-Lich companion you can interact with, and the player character can trade quips with it. This is currently not subtitled, which I expect to change in the full release. There’s only a small slice of the overarching story here, but it’s enough to tell that the Borderlands series Meme™ and Pop Culture™ humour and writing style has been retained. If you’ve never really liked how it was done in the previous games, I can understand if that alone might turn you off.

Veterans will be able to recognize many of the series returning equipment brands, their names and logos tweaked to give them that fantasy flavour. I’d say this is a more subtle touch; after playing all of the other games (besides Tales), I can instinctively guess what they can do besides the new additions.
A look at the map.
GAMEPLAY
Well, it’s the looter shooter you know and love. Get gun, kill or whatever, get better gun, repeat. I don’t find anything different with the general gunplay and combat. There’s only so many times I can reiterate that plenty of it feels brought over wholesale from the previous games, just with additional polish.

EQUIPMENT
You have 5 weapon slots instead of 4, with melee getting a dedicated weapon slot. I like this change, seeing as how melee was often an afterthought unless your class actually had any kind of spec for it. I never used anything with melee override effects myself. Now that you can slap on more stats to your melee in different flavours and effects, it might actually be worthwhile!

Shields, or Wards as they’re known here, along with the “class mods” (now appearing as armour pieces) and 3 accessory slots (like relics), these are pretty simple to grasp. The “grenades” see the next biggest change, as they are now spells. These spells may have multiple charges, and have different ways to “cast” (e.g. one tap, hold and charge, etc.). Additionally, where in the previous games, you can throw a vanilla grenade without any mods, Wonderlands REQUIRES you to have one of these “mods” equipped before you can start spell-slinging. Another notable change is that these spells may have multiple charges before they go on cooldown. No more collecting grenades!
I’m more interested in the spells over the guns in this game, for what it’s worth.

CLASSES
With only one skill tree (out of 3 minimum in the other games) for the two available classes in the demo, I can’t talk much about the builds. From what I’ve tried out, here’s wot I think:
GRAVEBORN
This class works around HP manipulation, either sacrificing health for one burst or continuously depleting your HP as you go Rambo. I quite prefer the second option as it feels more active, since you also get invulnerable once the skill fully depletes your HP. Its duration scales off your Max HP too, so I can see this being quite fun to manage. Time to pack those Anshin shields, everyone.

You’re also capable of spawning minions on kill, but I won’t consider this a true minion class at present. Your Demi-Lich companion can fire off another spell bolt that is the same element as your own cast spell, but outside of that, I don’t think it’s very useful if you don’t make it your meatshield. For now.
STABBOMANCER
Get very easy stat modifiers, and play with status effects, in essence. My preferred skill is the Ghost Blade, where you can drop a Beyblade to chop things up in an area, and summon it to your current location at the cost of its remaining duration. Alternatively, you can stealth for guaranteed critical hits, which reminds me of Zer0 from Borderlands 2. The crits do come at the cost of lower crit damage, which can be offset with more investment in the skill tree.

You want to debuff enemies, deal more damage when you apply status effects and extend those effects? This is your guy.
These skill trees are pretty basic at this stage, so wait for the full release. On top of the skill tree, you have Hero Points to distribute, which work closer to your traditional RPG stat points. You can see that there are also modifiers based on your “archetype”, with bonus points or demerits based on the class.
The characters have different menu animations depending on what active skill you have equipped, for that extra flavour.

OTHERS
Outside of the quests, the collect-a-thon and side activities are back! Hope you know how to parkour to some of these, as I miserably fail to try reach one of them shinies. They can increase stats too, like how the Golden Dice drops some bonus goodies on finding them, and increases your loot drop rate. I had to chase down one of the Rune Switch puzzles, requiring me to tag them in order within a time limit.

When it comes to fighting enemies, the series has traditionally had problems with damage sponges as the difficulty ramps up. Early game hell is still very much possible, when the action becomes frantic and you don’t have all the upgrades you prefer. I fell into a bottomless lava pit trying to backstep, so there’s that too.

Myth Rank is accessible only at level 40, so can’t say anything on that now.
IN CLOSING
So yeah. From the demo, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands very much feels like a reiteration of the other games, with things shuffled and refreshed to keep it interesting. Can’t blame them for not wanting to fix a broken formula. That said, I still had plenty of fun with what I got, so I’ll look forward to the full release. If you liked the previous games, there’s no reason not to get this one either.
Let it rip!

Tiny Tina's WonderlandsDeveloper: Gearbox SoftwareRelease Date: 2022-03-25Epic Games Store, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Bullets, magic, and broadswords collide across this chaotic fantasy world brought to life by the unpredictable Tiny Tina. Roll your own multiclass hero and loot, shoot, slash, and cast your way through outlandish monsters and loot-filled dungeons on a quest to stop the tyrannical Dragon Lord. Everyone's welcome, so join the party, throw on your adventuring boots, and be Chaotic Great!

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Wreck your ex-employer’s vehicle in Parks and Rekt on iOS

Ever felt raging anger because your boss fired you? In Parks and Rekt, you play as an employee who got fired from “Parks and Recreation”, who rages and decides to wreck havoc on all the parks in the city: in your ex-boss’ vehicle.

The objective of the game is to destroy as many public parks as you can before the city’s drone guards get to you. Well you might not be employed at “Parks and Recreation” anymore, but don’t let that stop you from “redecorating” the city’s parks for one last time.

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The game was released yesterday but it’s only available on iOS. What are you waiting for, go wreck some havoc!
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Overwatch ACE 2020 Championships Announced

Overwatch players in the Asia region can look forward to proving their mettle in Overwatch ACE 2020 Championships.

Activision Blizzard eSports announced that they will be partnering with AKG Games for this tournament. The championship aims to provide an exclusive platform for competitors in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan and Macau.

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Overwatch ACE 2020 will feature teams like A-BANG (Taiwan), Far East Society (Singapore), FortuNa (Japan) as well as five newcomer teams who will compete for a USD$100,000 prize pool.
Interested newcomers can sign up for qualifiers here before August 17th.
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The qualifiers start on August 22nd and feature a single-elimination format. The top 5 teams from the qualifier will face off against the three seed teams in the Regular Season.
The top four teams of the Regular Season will then play off on October 3rd and 4th.
The playoffs will be streamed on AKG Games Indonesia YouTube page.

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Blade Runner 2049 Open Beta Is Now Up For Android!

Blade Runner 2049, is a sci-fi movie that was released back in 2017. The show was a sequel to 1982 film, Blade Runner. Now, Blade Runner 2049 is getting a smartphone game! Of course with a title like that, the game is based off the 2017 movie. The game by Next Games is already up on the Google Play Store though it’s in its Open Beta phase now. If you are interested, you can download it and try it out now.

Below is the overview from the store:
As a newly appointed blade runner you’re tasked with hunting down rogue replicants as you collect evidence and unravel the mysteries surrounding your targets. Take on your opponents in exciting turn-based battles and unleash powerful special abilities to gain the advantage. In the end it’s up to you to decide the fate of your targets.
Collect all your favorite characters from the Blade Runner universe and use their unique skills to overcome any threats. Power up your team to take on more challenging targets with increasingly higher risks and bigger rewards. As a blade runner visit familiar locations from the films and survive the seedy streets of the beautifully stylized neo-noir Los Angeles.
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Enlist the help of your friends and other blade runners from across the globe and work together to accomplish your mission. Form resistance cells with the most accomplished blade runners and earn the right to hunt down the most wanted replicants.
Join in and explore the thrilling world of Blade Runner 2049 to start your own adventure. Your blade runner legacy starts today.

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Efun’s mobile card game Mirage Memorial Global begins pre-registrations!

Mirage Memorial Global, Efun’s mobile card game, has begun pre-registrations! The Global version is set for 17 October release.

As the story goes, humanity became extinct 20,000 years ago. However, you have awoken! As master, you will be able to command over 100 beautiful servants. They are the reincarnations of various historical and mythological figures. Stop Lucifer from overthrowing the god Ramipapis! Battle tactics required to defeat the devil and save the world.

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The ladies are in four categories: Water, Light, Fire, and Wind. Water, Fire and Wind can counter each other, while Light is independent. The game has various features such as:

50 v 50 World War on One Server
Live 2D interaction with your servants!
“Merc System” to back up your servants in battle
Bond closer with your servants in Backyard Dating!

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Play with characters voiced by some of the most well-known names in the industry!

Hades – Hanazawa Kana
Susanoo – Kugimiya Rie
Isabel – Kayano Ai
Seth – Yuuki Aoi
Edward Teach – Sakura Ayane

Pre-register to get the following rewards:

Large Enhance Stone x2
Skill Cards x100
Large EXP Card x20
Rice Ball x1
Gold x20000

Get it on Google Play or App Store! Check out the official website and Facebook.
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Mirage Memorial GlobalPublisher: EFUN Company LimitedDeveloper: EFUN Company LimitedRelease Date: 2019-08-30Android, iOS
Command over 100 beautiful servants inspired by history and myth! Stop the fallen angel Lucifer from overthrowing the god Ramipapis!

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Devil May Cry is launching a mobile version in China soon

A game studio and publisher from China – YunChang Game recently announced the development of Devil May Cry mobile game as they have officially obtained the IP right from Capcom. The mobile version is currently titled as Devil May Cry: War of the Peak (鬼泣：巅峰之战) and is set to launch in China next year (2018).

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The mobile version will be powered by Unity 3D while featuring the original sound cast from Devil May Cry. You can expect to enjoy the gorgeous art style and exhilarating combat just like the original version too. Also, there will be plenty of online modes such as real-time PvP and team battles available in the mobile version. These are all we know for now, stay tuned for more information!

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Some screenshots from the DMC mobile version:

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Takashi Iizuka Confirms that Chao Garden won’t be in Sonic Frontiers

Takashi Iizuka – Sonic Team Studio Head has shot down all hopes on Chao Garden making a return in the upcoming Sonic Frontiers game.

If you’re in the Sonic Twitter sphere, you might have seen this particular clip floating on your timeline of Takashi denying the appearance of this fan favourite mode.

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The Chao Garden situation summed up pic.twitter.com/VYeL5XkOTI
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Chao Garden is considered to be one of the most requested mode in the Sonic Franchise of games, and it’s disheartening to hear that the game mode wont be in Sonic Frontiers as confirmed by Takashi Iizuka.

The full context of the twitter clip can be found during a rapid-fire Q&A session by Game Informer, Takashi Iizuka has denied that the Chao Garden mode will make a return in the upcoming Sonic title despite knowing that it is one of the most fan-anticipated feature.
At the 0:25 minute mark of the video where the Interviewer asked Takashi “What is the most common request you get from fans”, to which Takashi replies with “Chao Garden”.
It was later in the interview on the 4:50 where the question “Is there a Chao Garden in this game?” and it was answered with a simple “no”.
What is Chao Garden?
The Chao Garden is a side mode where players get to raise these creatures called the Chao who were previously the guardians of the Master Emerald.
This game mode has won the hearts over the fans of the franchise with what is essentially just a child-raising simulator due to the sheer cuteness of these little creatures.

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Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown mobile game announced

Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown is a new mobile game announced for the popular light novel and anime series, one meant to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Its first trailer can be seen below:

Considering it has an English trailer and official website, we should be able to assume Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown is pretty much confirmed for a simultaneous global release. Pre-registrations are likewise open, with rewards up to 500,000 users. The rewards listed are:

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100,000: 5 x Stamina Battery (S), 30 x EXP Chip (L)
200,000: [ Will to Fight ] Asuna x 1
300,000: 3 x Coloring Brush
400,000: 20 x [ Will to Fight ] Evolution Crystal
500,000: 5 x Premium Ticket

There aren’t much details besides it being an action game, and presumably coming out in 2022 going by the vague “Link Start 2022” caption. The official website is mostly barebones, but the story overview is given as follows:
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“Have you heard of Cross Edge?”
It’s a title Kirito has heard before.
A game which has attracted a lot of attention from players, not least because it was supposedly designed by a middle school genius.
One day at the Dicey Café, Kirito hears two rumors about Cross Edge.
The first: There’s a mysterious player who attacks out of nowhere.
Losing to them means losing a portion of your own memories.
The second: This player goes around wearing a hood pulled low to hide their eyes…
Kirito can’t help but recall Laughing Coffin, the player-killer guild he faced in SAO.
In part to investigate these rumors, Kirito and his friends begin playing Cross Edge… and are soon targeted in a surprise attack.

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CRIMESIGHT: Konami’s PVP multiplayer mystery simulation game will launch April

CRIMESIGHT from Konami will be launching this coming April. This is their new multiplayer mystery simulation game, one that had a successful closed beta last year, available from USD19.99 SRP on 14 April 2022.

CRIMESIGHT will be having a free demo weekend prior to launch, with registration for the trial open until 7 April 2022, 22:59. You can do so via the official website. The demo weekend itself will be on 18:00 – 22:59 GMT+8, 10 April 2022.

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The overview on the Steam store page is given as follows:
Whodunnit… or who will do it?! A new mystery simulation game with player-vs.-player action arrives on the crime scene!
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London, 2075.
A cutting-edge predictive system called Foresight AI is developed to predict future crimes based on network data. As a result, crime is reduced by 90% worldwide.
However, the system soon predicts an unavoidable incident, one that could steer the world on the path to ruin.
Fearing the worst, Foresight AI’s developers craft a new artificial intelligence that can track down and solve the most heinous of crimes before they occur.
They dub this AI “Sherlock”, after the peerless detective of classic literature.
As it works on several cases, Sherlock discovers a harrowing truth:
Sitting at the center of these cases like a spider on a web is Moriarty, an AI that rivals Sherlock’s capabilities.

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Triangle Strategy: Who’s who in Aesfrost?

There are plenty of players in the politics of Triangle Strategy, and Aesfrost is one of them. The titular family in this territory has many colourful characters…

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Gustadolph Aesfrost ( Takanori Hoshino / Scott Whyte ) is the Archduke of Aesfrost. He is a firm believer in freedom, a broad-minded and levelheaded ruler who has brought his nation to new heights by promoting those with skill over simply social status.

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Erika Aesfrost ( Yoko Fujita / Jennifer Roberts ) is Gustadolph’s younger sister. She does not have her brother’s mannerisms, judgmental of people based on their lineage and greatly disliking those not of her family’s main line.

Thalas Aesfrost ( Shou Okumura / Eric Sigmundsson) is the Prime Minister of Aesfrost, also Gustadolph’s younger brother. He was appointed to this post at a young age, which makes him the second most powerful man in Aesfrost. He despises Frederica, his Rosellan half-sister.

Exharme Marcial ( Makoto Furukawa / Bryan Porter ) is one of the Saintly Seven. A knight who showed much promise at a young age, he is trusted with the nation’s military matters.

Lyla Viscraft ( Nanako Mori / Christina Vee ) is one of the Saintly Seven. She is a woman of superior intellect, and is overseer of the Ministry of Medicine.

Rufus Tyran ( Ryo Sugisaki / Demetri Goritsas ) is a mercenary. “Herosbane”, as they call him, is only loyal to money. He finds joy in cutting down confident warriors to size.
As you make your way through Triangle Strategy, Aesfrost is merely one factor you need to consider. In battle, you can earn Kudos by performing certain maneuvers, which you can trade for valuable items and quietuses.
Quietuses are “effects” you can use in battle: they do not consume a turn and instead use Quietus Points (QP) to deploy, bearing in mind that QP is limited and a certain Quietus is only usable once per battle.

Encampments will be where you can chat with allies, and access shops. You can utilize the Sundry Shop and Smithy to further improve your allies’ parameters, which you can then test in mental mock battles.

Triangle StrategyPublisher: Square EnixDeveloper: ArtdinkRelease Date: 2022-03-04Nintendo Switch
Command a group of warriors as Serenoa, heir to the Kingdom of Glenbrook in a tangled plot where your decisions make all the difference. Key choices you make will bolster one of three convictions—Utility, Morality, Liberty—which together make up Serenoa’s world view and influence how the story will unfold. When faced with truly momentous decisions, multiple characters will weigh in by casting their votes on the Scales of Conviction. In these moments, the allies and decisions you make can determine the fate of whole nations and the continent of Norzelia itself.

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World Flipper celebrates first anniversary

World Flipper is celebrating its first anniversary over in Japan, as it gears up for a world wide release through Kakao Games sometime in 2021. As befitting the milestone, plenty of gifts will be given out, and campaigns to begin.

Up to 230 free rolls will be given out, running from 27 November 05:00 JST to 20 December 2020, 04:59 JST, so a free 10-roll per day. A free 4-star First Anniversary Arc will be available on completion of the World Flipper anniversary missions, which will be available until 28 December 2020, 11:59 JST.

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There will be other anniversary quests that will run until 7 December. Log in bonuses giving out 50 “star guide stones” per day will run until 27 December 2020, 04:59 JST. Players will be able to earn 1500 orbs if they can hit 10 million runs of co-op quests before 14 December 2020, 04:59 JST. An additional 3000 orbs, 100,000 mana and one 10-part gacha ticket will also be up for grabs.
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For those interested in the world wide release of the game, Kakao will be in charge of NA/EU/SEA/KR, while gamania will be for HK/TW/MO. There will also be a Mainland China version.
There’ll also be a variety of in game updates that you can check out via the unofficial fan translations via World Flipper EN. Will you be playing the global release? It would seem that it’s expected for Q3 2021, so a while ways to go.

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Rainbow Six  Operation League Season 4 Announced

Ubisoft has announced the return of the Rainbow Six Operation League , after a hard-fought battle in Season 3. The SEA branch of this tournament will be open to operators in Malaysia, Singapore, The Philippines and Indonesia.

According to Ubisoft, the Rainbow Six Operation League will be open for registration from 16th August to 5th September.

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In addition, the Rainbow Six Operation League SEA Championship 2021 will be back in November 2021 and will gather all the winning teams from the 2021 Rainbow Six Operation League Taiwan, Thailand, and Malaysia/Singapore/Philippines/Indonesia to compete for a chance to represent Southeast Asia at the APAC League Relegations.
Tournament Dates:

Registration Period:2021/8/16 – 2021/9/5
Malaysia Qualifiers:2021/9/11 – 2021/9/12
Singapore Qualifiers:2021/9/18 – 2021/9/19
Philippines Qualifiers:2021/9/25 – 2021/9/26
Indonesia Qualifiers:2021/10/2 – 2021/10/3
Group Stage A:2021/10/16 – 2021/10/17
Group Stage B:2021/10/23 – 2021/10/24
Playoff:2021/10/29 – 2021/10/31

Rainbow SIX Operation League SEA Championship 2021

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Additionally, Ubisoft also announced that the Rainbow Six Operation League SEA Championship 2021 is set to return in November 2021. With a total of 9 teams and US$15,000 Prize pool, the top teams from the Operation Leagues in the region will battle it out for the championship title, and for a chance to represent Southeast Asia in the APAC League Relegations.
They haven’t given much in the way of details, but expect that to change as the championship date moves closer.
Here are the participating Teams for Rainbow Six Operation League SEA Championship 2021*

Winning Team from Rainbow Six Operation League TAIWAN Season 4, 5 and 6
Winning Team from Rainbow Six Operation League THAILAND Season 4, 5 and 6
Winning Team from Rainbow Six Operation League MY/SG/PH/ID Season 2, 3 and 4

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Introducing the Razer Viper Mini, RRP at RM199

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, is introducing the Razer Viper Mini. This is the latest addition to the popular Viper range of gaming mice from Razer. It packs many of the award-winning technologies of the full-sized Razer Viper into a compact chassis, for more comfort for smaller hands. The Viper Mini is the lightest mouse from Razer yet, at merely 61g. That’s almost half the weight of the average gaming mouse.

Despite the more compact body, it still has the same ambidextrous design and ergonomics as the critically acclaimed Razer Viper. The Viper Mini also has Razer Optical Mouse Switches and six programmable buttons, boasting an 8,500 DPI sensor and 300 IPS tracking for sharp, responsive, pixel-precise accuracy in-game. Don’t look down on this smaller, budget offering, when it can provide performance that can rival its larger compatriots!

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With Razer Chroma RGB Underglow lighting and on-board memory profile storage, gamers wanting an ultra-lightweight, smaller form-factor mouse, with no compromise on performance or features, should get this little mouse powerhouse. It’s only yet another robust addition to Razer’s lineup of impressive gaming tech for all and every gamer.
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Learn more about the mouse here. Get it from Razer.com and authorized retailers.

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Screenshots of Avatar: Generations from Square Enix leaked

Screenshots of Avatar: Generations have been leaked, it being a new mobile title from Square Enix utilizing the Avatar: The Last Airbender property, not the blue people. It’s apparently from “Square Enix West”, presumably referring to Square Enix London Mobile, that had previously announced the Avatar mobile game that would be co-developed with Navigator Games. Navigator Games does appear by name on the title screen.

You can find screenshots of the game shared by Reddit user theoneglenn, who says Avatar: Generations is currently in a closed beta state. From the screenshots – which have been marked “Confidential: Not for Public Release” – the general interface is relatively simple with things like:

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Upgrading heroes with Experience Scrolls
A 7-day log in bonus for currency and a 5-star [Fire Nation] Iroh (Defense) unit
Summons costing 50 / 500 (likely the 1 and 10-pull cost respectively), with a “Summoning Mileage” bar that goes up to 200. Summoned units may have a base 4-star / 5-star ranking

There are other summon pools specifically for Supports, and Relics, both offering 4- to 5-star items

The Shop having Featured items, Nature Stones, and Resources
A World Map, one area marked Patola Mountain Range
Teams consisting of 4 units, with one Support
Chibi models on the map, moving from node to node
The combat screen uses 3D models, with a bar on the left which is likely the turn order, and the three skills on the bottom right. There is also a “combo” mechanic

While there can be 4 to a team, the screenshot only appears to show 3 units on the field

As you might expect, the characters have their respective elements, with star ranking up to 6-stars

Korra’s profile silhouette appears on what may be a summon “ticket”, but she does not appear to be playable in the game at its current stage. It’s likely the game’s story will be a gamified retelling of the original series, and whatever else in between that wasn’t in the show.
It’s more than likely that a number of these systems will change since these are leaks, so fans might want to cautiously stay tuned.
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Destiny Child: Defense War available globally

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For those of you who can’t get enough of Destiny Child, you get to see all the Childs again in Destiny Child: Defense War. Here’s an overview of the game via its store page:

Welcome to the devil frenzy! Duke it out on the battlefield along with characters from Destiny Child! Choose your strategy wisely!

Meet Wonderful Destiny Child Characters!
Davi, Mona, Lisa, and Frej! Meet all the Childs from the original! Summon the Childs to guard the Archfiend candidate and win the battle.
Play in real-time with players all over the world!
Compete with players from all over the word and move up in the arena. Go for the top in the Demon Colosseum League. Play with friends or clan members.
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Overpower your opponents with cunning strategies!
Use mastery to empower your deck. When cornered, unleash your Archfiend Candidate’s devilish powers. Gather information and counter your opponent in real-time.
Features
· Fan favorites from Destiny Child return in a brand new game
· Silky-smooth Live 2D character animations
· Fast-paced, strategic defense game with intuitive controls
· Real-time battles against players around the world
· Obtain new Childs in higher-level arenas
· Fight for glory in the Demon Colosseum League
· Learn unique strengths of each Child to build the best possible team
· Special Archfiend candidate skills add to the depth of your strategy
· Mastery strategies change according to how your deck is set up
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Destiny Child: Defense WarRelease Date: 2020-11-24Android, iOS
Welcome to the devil frenzy! Duke it out on the battlefield along with characters from Destiny Child! Choose your strategy wisely!

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Widely-anticipated Legendary MMORPG MU ORIGIN 2 Announces Closed Beta Today

Are your swords ready? Or you prefer to use magical power? Following a successful pre-registration period, game publisher GameNow has announced that the closed beta test for its much-anticipated MMORPG MU ORIGIN 2 will take place from December 20th in major SEA countries. Players can download the game from Google Play and App Store to witness the next miracle. In CBT server, players have a lot to look forward to, including daily rewards worthy 150 USD! Moreover, the giveaway event is also held on Facebook to send in-game costumes.

In 2015, officially authorized by WEBZEN, Tianma studio firstly developed MU Origin, which brought the massive, PC experience to mobile and it quickly became a sensation across China, Korea and South East Asia. The game remained top rankings after its release in major countries. Earlier this year, MU ORIGIN 2 was launched in Chinese and South Korean markets, published by Tencent and WEBZEN respectively. It received a huge success quickly after release, which brought a MU vogue back to the market.

Today, MU ORIGIN 2 unveiled its classic but upgrade gameplay to SEA players, officially licensed by WEBZEN and developed by the same team of MU Origin, Tianma studio.
Swordsman, Mage or Archer, their classic outfit can easily stimulate players memory of MU. The aim is simple in this fantasy world. Players have to gear up, power up to fight evils to restore tranquillity. You can map out your strategies, flight alone, meet friends or team up with strangers with different skills.
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The game also allows players to strengthen their character through the many features, such as Equipment refinement and Wing Enhancements. Players have to fully exploit every potential by utilizing a fantastic system like Horcrux System or Class Transfer System. Of course, there are more available features in the game to improve your character’s skills and strengthen them against enemies. The player-to-player trading system is where players can buy and sell weapons, armor and various items.
For more information about MU ORIGIN 2, please visit the official site and Facebook account.
Join the CBT on Google Play: https://goo.gl/nK3tHz
Join the CBT on App Store / Test Flight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/cqE2692u

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Morphite Is No Man’s Sky On Mobile!

If you’re an explorer and love seeking out adventures on foreign land, you probably already know about No Man’s Sky. But did you know that you can also be adventurous on your mobile as well? No, No Man’s Sky isn’t coming to mobile. But there is a game called Morphite by Cresent Moon Games that just got an update that allows you to explore other solar systems freely!

Morphite is an FPS-RPG that was released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch back in September 2017. The game doesn’t look like No Man’s Sky, but it does adopt certain similar features. For instance, it’s a space exploration. You’re set out to explore various planets on the solar system and research on the life forms that exist. You sell your research in return for money to upgrade your ship and abilities so that you can travel further into darkness space.

Though the concept is pretty similar to No Man’s Sky, the game adopts a low-poly visual style which makes it unique in its own way. Pretty much like Polygod by Krafted Games. The game is FREE to download and you can play through the first two chapters for FREE. You can then later explore the solar system freely.
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However, if you’d like to progress further into the story and get all of the weapons and upgrades, you’ll need to pay a fee.

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Yuki Naka Seemingly Confirms That Michael Jackson Composed For Sonic 3

The long-running myth that Michael Jackson, The King of Pop was a composer for Sonic 3 has seemingly been confirmed to be true by series co-creator Yuji Naka on his Twitter.

Naka made a post on Twitter, exclaiming his surprise at the fact that the music for Sonic 3 was changed for its recent rerelease as part of the Sonic Origins collection.

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He says that this is in spite of “SEGA Official” using Michael Jackson’s music.

Oh my god, the music for Sonic 3 has changed, even though SEGA Official uses Michael Jackson’s music.
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— Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 (@nakayuji) June 23, 2022

This more or less confirms the rumor to be true. Naka later made a follow-up post saying that when he wrote ‘SEGA Official’ he was referring specifically to the SEGA Official TikTok account which had recently posted a video of Sonic dancing to the Michael Jackson song ‘Billie Jean’.

I feel like I’m being misunderstood a lot, probably because I don’t speak English and I’m using a translation tool. Sorry.
— Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 (@nakayuji) June 23, 2022

What he seems to be saying is that it’s strange that Sonic 3’s music was changed (allegedly due to issues with Jackson’s estate) even though Sonic’s TikTok is using Michael Jackson songs.
Naka also tweeted a picture of what seems to be Jackson’s Ranch, which further hints at the rumor being true.

This is a picture taken by me with my camera when we went to his house in his helicopter. It’s pretty faded. I miss it. pic.twitter.com/wtM1BtMHwT
— Yuji Naka / 中　裕司 (@nakayuji) June 23, 2022

It is possible he’s being “misunderstood” in that there isn’t a connection between Sonic 3 and Michael Jackson and he was just talking about the Tiktok but I doubt he would mention the two in the same tweet if the rumor wasn’t true.
Sonic and Michael
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (1994)
The Sonic 3 Micahel Jackson rumor stems from the belief that the pop singer was working with Sega on the OST for the game but had to leave partway through development due to the 1993 allegations of child sexual abuse against him.
Jackson has worked with Sega on other games, most notably lending his likeness to the Sega Genesis platformer Micahel Jackson’s Moonwalker as well as voice acting the character Space Michael in Space Channel 5 for the Dreamcast.
It should be noted that regardless of Naka’s direct confirmation, there is already strong evidence that supports Michael’s music being in Sonic’s soundtrack. In an interview with an official Michael Jackson Magazine (via Kotaku), the singer’s musical director Brad Buxer, who did work on Sonic 3’s OST, said that Michael Jackson composed some of the arrangements in the game.
Brad Buxer. Image Source: Mega Visions
Buxer says the following was the reason Jackson was not credited for his work:
“And if he [Michael Jackson] is not credited for composing the music, it’s because he was not happy with the resulting sound coming out of the console,” Buxer said. “At the time, game consoles did not allow an optimal sound reproduction, and Michael found it frustrating. He did not want to be associated with a product that devalued his music…”
While the general consensus among the Sonic fanbase has been that the Micahel Jackson rumor was more of an open secret, it’s cool to see it seemingly confirmed by a developer.
Sonic Origins, which includes Sonic 3 (but without the alleged Michael Jackson tracks) is now available for Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
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HeroCry Saga launched for Android and iOS

Game developer Monster Smile Inc has just launched HeroCry Saga, its latest side-scroller RPG, now available for download for the Android and iOS platforms.

The game charms with its chibi graphics and less-than-orthodox character design, which comes in all shapes and sizes. There are a grand total of 300 characters for you to collect, each with their own unique set of skills and abilities. As far as combat is concerned, things are mostly automated although you are able to manually select skills to use. So while you will be able to breeze through the lower level mobs automatically, more difficult enemies will require some thought and planning ahead.

Speaking of enemies, there are epic boss fights which players can partake in alongside your army of 300. Forming guilds and playing against other players are also the name of the game here, so if you think you have what it takes, you can go online to show off your prowess.

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New Doctor Who Game Coming To Apple Arcade

Apple has announced that Doctor Who: An Unlikely Heist will be coming to Apple Arcade This April.

It is one of four games coming to the platform this month, with the others consisting of Summon Quest, Crownsweeper, and Great Mountain Adventure+.

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Doctor Who: An Unlikely Heist
April 7th

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The highlight of Apple Arcade for April has to be Doctor Who: An Unlikely Heist. Developed by Tilting Point in partnership with the BBC, this is a new adventure starring the 13th Doctor and her companions. It combines quest games, detective work, and science fiction. This game is different from other puzzle games as players find hidden objects within the Doctor Who universe. The graphics combine hyper-realistic and cartoon-like styles, mini-games, and events, players must keep their brains alert to find small clues and solve the big mysteries.
Summon Quest
April 21st

Developed by Team17 USA, Summon Quest has you take on the role of a powerful summoner tasked with closing a rift that has unleashed hordes of monsters onto the world. It’s up to the player to heal this rift and save the planet. The game includes a magical world, and fighting through different regions. Each region features unique enemies, challenges, and bosses for ultimate rewards.
Cornsweeper
April 28th

Wbuttr’s Cornsweeper is a reimagining of the beloved logic puzzle game Minesweeper. Players pop delicious popcorn and avoid explosions, all set to a relaxing and original lo-fi-inspired soundtrack. The music is influenced by Wbuttr’s Jamaican cultural heritage and features reggae and Jamaican Patois (the local dialect).
Grand Moutain Adventure+
April 28th

Made by ToppLuva AB, this game has you explore entire mountains in an open-world skiing and snowboarding adventure. Land the biggest cliff drops in the backcountry, freeride down a steep chute, or just explore the vast ski resorts. Featuring seven huge open-world mountains to explore and multiplayer with up to 16 players, players have the absolute freedom to ski and snowboard wherever and however, they want.
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Witch Spring 3 Re:Fine launches on Nintendo Switch 17 December 2020

Clouded Leopard Entertainment announces the simultaneous Japan-Asia release of both packaged and digital versions of Witch Spring 3 Re:Fine, developed by IKINAGAMES and STUDIOARTDINK in cooperation with Kiwi Walks come 17 December 2020 for Nintendo Switch.

For the uninitiated, the Witch Spring series is a role-playing game featuring a divine heroine with terrifying supernatural powers, released as a smartphone app by indie developer Kiwi Walks. Since 2015, it has been downloaded over 1.7 million times. The Nintendo Switch version of the game features completely redesigned character graphics, as well as new character voices in Japanese and Korean for the first time in the series’ history, in addition to original events exclusive to this title.

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Nintendo Switch Version Features:
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Redesigned character graphics by the original artists, new event visuals and costumes added, and everything from the 3D models to the sound effects has been remastered!
Interact with a total of 50 unique characters! The game can be played with Japanese audio and Chinese subtitles (simplified and traditional), and Korean audio and Korean subtitles, as well as Korean audio and Chinese subtitles (simplified and traditional) or Japanese audio and Korean subtitles.
In addition to the full collection of updated content in the smartphone version, the Nintendo Switch version of the game includes exclusive events, as well as a surprise character that is sure to delight fans!
The limited-edition package version will also include the Complete SoundTrack CD and a revised version of the highly acclaimed Witch Spring 3 Re:Fine Concept & Art Book, all in a beautifully illustrated box.

An overview of the story is given as follows:
Eirudy is a witch living in seclusion, deep in the forest, in an attempt to escape from a military-sanctioned witch-hunt… A lonely girl whose only friend is a doll.
One day in a forest cave, she meets Adrienne, an adventurous young girl, and the wheels of destiny that determine the future of gods and humans alike are set in motion!
At some point in the story, the player will be forced to make choices that will affect Eirudy’s fate. These choices will alter the flow of the story, and each will lead to a completely different and startling conclusion.
Will your finale be one of hope or despair?

Name
Witch Spring 3 Re:Fine

Genre
RPG

Release Date
December 17, 2020

Platform
Nintendo Switch™

Players
1

Rating
Rating Pending

Developer
Kiwi Walks /IKINAGAMES/ STUDIOARTDINK

Distributor
Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc.

Languages
Audio
Japanese/Korean

Subtitles
Traditional Chinese/Korean/Simplified Chinese/English/Japanese

Copyright
© KIWIWALKS Co.,Ltd All Rights Reserved.
Published by G CHOICE / STUDIOARTDINK / Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc.
Developed by KIWIWALKS Co.,Ltd / IKINAGAMES Co.,Ltd

The package and limited edition is only available in Japan and Asia in limited quantities.

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Projekt Melody Inspired Call of Duty Weapon Skin Draws Controversy from Vtuber Herself

Virtual Youtuber Projekt Melody in her recent tweet has called out Call of Duty Warzone for one of the new anime weapon skin that draws a lot of similarity to her vtuber model.

neat, but you could have asked first 🤔 pic.twitter.com/D0RBb8krF9

— Projekt Melody 🎉 B-Day Party SOON▫VSHOJO (@ProjektMelody) August 11, 2022

The weapon titled “Lovedrunk Melody” is part of the anime Bitrate Banger bundle from Call of Duty Warzone that was released on the 11th August in the Call of Duty Vanguard and Warzone Pacific Store. The bundle features an operator skin, weapon blueprints, charms, emblems and other cosmetic items which are all anime themed.

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Twitter user CharlieIntel has posted a clip where you’ll be able to see the weapon up close in action and the anime girl portrayed on the side of the gun shares a lot of similarities to Projekt Melody’s Vtuber model.

the new anime camo tho
vid source/credit: @ElvisCOD pic.twitter.com/F62TILN21t
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) July 30, 2022

While it is certainly not a one-to-one replica of Projekt Melody’s Vtuber model, the resemblance that it has in terms of hairstyle, hair highlights, colour scheme and overall vibe is remarkably similar and the fact that the skin is called “Lovedrunk Melody” would raise some questions about this.
Whether or not if this Projekt Melody and Call of Duty controversial is just a mere coincidence or intentional, it’s also worth noting that Activision does not have a clean track record when it comes to plagiarism, especially with just one incident that just happened recently.

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