ASUS ROG Strix SCAR Edition VS Strix Hero Edition Review

Sometimes we might feel hard to tell two different things apart when it comes to gaming laptops, as most of them come in similar characteristics such as LED backlighting on keyboards and powerful specifications. We are lucky to be able to test on both ASUS ROG Strix SCAR Edition and ASUS ROG Strix Hero Edition, so here is our ASUS ROG Strix SCAR Edition VS Strix Hero Edition comparison review!

Design

Strix SCAR Edition

As you may have noticed, both the name and design of Strix SCAR Edition is inspired by FN SCAR – the combat assault rifle packed by special forces and used in warfare. Crafted in gunmetal grey, the body of Strix SCAR Edition is packed into a compact body as thin as 2.3cm and as light as 2.5kg. Interestingly, the mirror-finish ROG logo at the lid lights up in red when the laptop is switched on.

                    Front View

                    Bottom View

                    Side View – Left

                    Side View – Right

                    ROG logo – Light off

                    ROG logo – Light on

The 15.6-inches FHD display supports up to 144Hz refresh rate so you could expect a smooth and accurate visual without lag and motion blur. The keyboard is featuring 4 hotkeys and 4 gorgeous RGB-backlit zones that are customizable. As the machine is specially designed for FPS players, WASD keys are highlighted and together with N-key rollover functions, you will be able to boost your precision. There is also a gun scope design on the trackpad.

                    Keyboard – WASD keys highlighted

                    Trackpad

Strix Hero Edition

Strix HERO Edition is featuring a unique design with sharp lines and Mayan patterns (on both the lid and the near keyboard area). Similar to Strix SCAR Edition, there is also a mirror-finish ROG logo at the lid that lights up when the laptop is on. It is measuring just 2.4cm thin and having a lightweight at only 2.5kg.
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                    Front View

                    Bottom View

                    Side View – Left

                    Side View – Right

                    ROG logo – Light off

                    ROG logo – Light on

Its FHD display is 15.6-inches big (just like Strix SCAR Edition), but it only supports up to 120Hz refresh rate which is lower compared to Strix SCAR Edition. The keyboard is featuring 4 hotkeys and 4 customizable RGB-backlit zones too. The machine is specially designed for MOBA players, QWER keys are highlighted, N-keys rollover presents to further boost your precision as well.

                    Keyboard – QWER keys highlighted

                    Trackpad

Specifications

Strix SCAR Edition

Model Name: GL503V-SEI075T
Size: 38.5 x 26.2 x 2.3 cm
Weight: 2.5kg
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070
Display: 15.6″ FHD 800:1 contrast ratio
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Panel Tech: IPS + Nvidia G-Sync
Memory: 16GB DDR4
HDD / SSD: 1TB FireCuda SSHD
OS: Windows 10 (64bit)

Strix Hero Edition

Model Name: GL503V-DGZ404T
Size: 38.4 x 26.2 x 2.4 cm
Weight: 2.5kg
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Display: 15.6″ FHD
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Memory: 8GB DDR4
HDD / SSD: 1TB FireCuda SSHD
OS: Windows 10 (64bit)

Benchmark

Strix SCAR Edition

UserBenchmark
Strix SCAR Edition got 83% for gaming section, the result shown indicates that it can run recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels. The 16GB RAM is more than sufficient for almost all games too.

PC Mark 10
In the PC Mark 10 test, Strix SCAR Edition got an overall score of 3,719. It gets 2,419 for photo editing and 2,705 for video editing, which means it could handle photo and video editing perfectly.

3D Mark
On 3D Mark’s Time Spy test, Strix SCAR Edition got 5,261 for graphics score and 3,944 for CPU score. It manages to get 29 to 35 FPS on both graphics test, while on CPU test it manages to get 13 FPS.

Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition Benchmark
Testing with high graphics quality with 1920 x 1080 resolution, Strix SCAR Edition gets a fairly high score of 5704.

Strix Hero Edition

UserBenchmark
The result for Strix Hero Edition in UserBenchmark test is kind of below expectation with only 34% on gaming section. It will face some struggle in rendering recent games in super HD but it still can handle older games well. Its 8GB RAM is sufficient for most of the game too.

PC Mark 10
Strix Hero Edition got a decent overall score of 3,572 in PC Mark 10 test. Surprisingly, it gets 4,088 for photo editing and 3,313 for video editing which is a higher score compared to Strix SCAR Edition. It could handle the editing tasks really well!

3D Mark
The machine gets 1,703 for graphics score and 3,628 for CPU score on 3D Mark’s Time Spy test. During both graphics test, it manages to get 10 to 12 FPS, while on CPU test it gets around 12 FPS.

Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition Benchmark
Under the condition of high graphics quality with 1920 x 1080 resolution, Strix Hero Edition only gets a low-performance score of 2300.

Gaming Performance
We tested DOTA 2 (MOBA), Battlerite (MOBA), CS: GO (FPS) and PUBG (FPS) under the same graphics setting on both Strix SCAR Edition and Strix Hero Edition, here are the results:

Strix SCAR Edition

It can run at over 100 FPS on DOTA 2 and Battlerite easily, meanwhile when I am using it to play CS: GO it would even run up to 160 FPS (130 on average). It can also run 60 FPS or more on PUBG.

Strix Hero Edition

Strix Hero Edition runs 40 to 70 FPS on DOTA 2 and a steady FPS at around 55 on Battlerite. Playing CS: GO with it promises an average FPS of 60 but unfortunately, it could only run 60 FPS at most for PUBG which is a lower performance compared to Strix SCAR Edition.
The FPS difference when playing CS: GO

Generally speaking, Strix SCAR Edition is better than Strix Hero Edition in almost every aspect, however its price is also higher (it is having a doubled price compared to Strix Hero Edition) so it all depends on your budget and your preference.
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR Edition is priced at RM9,399 (about 2409 USD) while ASUS ROG Strix Hero Edition is priced at RM4,799 (about 1230 USD). They are now available to purchase at ASUS authorized dealer or various online platform such as Lazada. You can also find more information on their official website (Strix SCAR Edition / Strix Hero Edition) or Facebook.

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Knights of The Zodiac Review – The Hollywood Live Action Anime Curse Has Not Been Broken

Live-action anime adaptations, especially those made in Hollywood don’t have the best reputation. I’d love to tell you that Knights of The Zodiac is the movie that crushes that trend the way Mario and The Last of Us have done for video games but unfortunately, that isn’t the case.

Knights of The Zodiac, an adaptation of the popular Shounen anime/manga Saint Seiya, just isn’t very good. In many ways, it even gave me flashbacks to the mess that was The Last Airbender adaption. Granted it’s not as bad as the Shyamalan movie but it has the same air of poor writing and overall messy storytelling. It has some bright spots like the action and costume design but overall it comes across as a sloppy abridged series.

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Becoming A Knight

Seiya is a young man making his living as an MMA fighter until he is suddenly recruited by Alman Kiddo (Sean Bean) to become a “knight”, an ancient warrior that must protect the goddess Athena who has been reincarnated as his daughter Sienna (Madison Iseman). To do this he must train with Marin The Eagle Knight (Caitlin Hutson) and stop the forces of Guraad (Famke Janssen), Kiddo’s wife who want to harness Athena’s power for her own means.
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I should start by saying that as someone who’s never lived in Latin America or mainland Europe, I haven’t watched any Saint Seiya so I don’t know how accurate the movie is to the original series. The costumes and characters look relatively on point however I have to question the lack of Knights in Knights of The Zodiac.
From what I’ve been told, a big appeal of Saint Seiya is that the main character is part of a team of heroes that fight together. In this movie, they speak of there being many knights but we only see Seiya and one evil knight named Nero Pheonix (Diego Tinoco). You could argue that this is to ease in newcomers who aren’t familiar with the source material but it seems like an odd omission when it’s a key part of the franchise.
A Tangled Zodiac
She only appears in this form in one scene in the movie
That being said, the movie has a number of problems beyond its faithfulness. The biggest of these is the pacing and editing. For the first two-thirds, the movie is all over the place in terms of storytelling. Scenes that feel like they should be important like Seiya and Sienna’s first meeting feel too short meaning the character development is undercooked. Several plot points likewise feel contrived, come out of nowhere, or are just dropped. At the beginning of the movie, Seiya is chastised for having a “dancing” fighting style where he mostly dodges attacks before counter-attacking. It sounds like it could lead to something interesting during later battles but I don’t think they ever bring it up again.
Meanwhile, there’s an unnecessary amount of exposition about the backstory behind the knights and especially how the “cosmos” powers work. These just make the movie drag on, especially during the second act where Seiya is training with Marin. There are a number of dull montages and generic pseudo-philosophical jargon about how the superpowers work, not to mention this mellow dramatic flashback of Seiya training with his sister that they keep using in front of every battle scene. It all amounts to very little and grinds the story to a halt.
Overall the plot feels very disjointed and was hard to get invested in, none of which is helped by the character writing.
Wooden Armor

I first want to say that I don’t think any of the cast are bad actors but they are let down by the script and direction. Sean Bean for example gives a pretty solid performance but he has almost nothing to work with outside of spouting exposition.
All of the characters in general have rather school play-esque dialogue and lack chemistry with one other which in turn breaks your immersion out of the fantasy. The movie seems to be going for a more serious and grounded tone but there’s so little energy in the line delivery that it comes across as downright goofy. Madison Iseman’s Sienna is supposed to be terrified at not being able to control her god-like power yet talks about “Pegasus Knights” and being “the reincarnation of Athena” like she has a bad cold. There are a lot of conversations like these and they just sound awkward.
This further applies to our main man Seiya. His lines primarily consist of asking “What the hell is going on” and “You must all be crazy to believe this stuff” so that others can feed him even more exposition making him very bland as a protagonist. Once again, I know Mackenyu is a good actor. He played a bunch of great roles in Japanese anime adaptions like Rurouni Kenshin and excels in the action scenes but the writing is just too flat to allow him to spread his wings.
The Fight Scenes

I know I’ve been pretty harsh on the movie however there is actually something quite liked about it and that’s the fight scenes…sometimes. By the third act of the movie, the story goes into full-on action with faster pacing and far less dialogue, focusing solely on the dynamic combat which is fairly well choreographed.
The film takes a lot of inspiration from modern tokusatsu with very practical costumes and hand-to-hand brawls enhanced by decent CGI. It looks good and really embraces the more fantastical elements of the series with characters jumping 10 feet into the air or kicking the putty patrol mooks through buildings. Mackenyu’s experience in things like Kamen Rider really shows here, it’s really where he’s at his best.
That being said, the action still has its problems. There are times were it still felt a bit over-edited with too many cuts and even times were the character seemed to become blurred, like the camera wasn’t focusing on them properly. The latter was only an issue in the first few fights and seemed to be improved as the movie went on but it was still far too noticeable.
The Knights of The Zodiac

Knights of The Zodiac had a lot of potential but overall wasn’t well executed. The action is mostly good with some solid choreography but it just can’t make up for the greater issues in the writing.
I really meant it when I said it reminded me of The Last Airbender. Like with that movie, Knights of The Zodiac seems to be trying to cram as many plot points from source materials as it can into its under two-hour run time. In practice, however, it’s rushing through these plot points and choosing the wrong parts to prioritize, focusing on barebones world-building and terminology over the characters and their development. The end result feels more like a bad summary of Saint Seiya as opposed to a true introduction.
I honestly want to believe that Hollywood live-action anime can work. There have been some great movies based on anime and some series that would work extremely well in a live-action setting. Knight of The Zodiac however falls into a lot of the trappings of bad adaptations. The action scenes save it from being a complete Dragon Ball Evolution disaster but it shows that the genre still has a very long way to go.

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The Review

                    Knights of The Zodiac

40%
Score

PROS
 The tokusatsu style fight scenes are fun

CONS
 The pace of the plot is a mess The dialogue is awkward and unconvincing The camera can get blurry at times during the fights

Review Breakdown

40%
0%

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Astro to end Animax channel

Malaysian satellite television provider Astro will cease to air Animax (CH 719), the channel dedicated to broadcasting anime. Animax will no longer be accessible on Astro’s satellite TV broadcasting services beginning on 12 am, January 1st, 2021.

Twitter user @shafiq_izwan posted a tweet that tagged the official Astro Twitter account, asking why the channel will be ended. Two of the photos accompanying the tweet contained a notice which was aired on the channel, broadcasting Tokyo Revengers at the time. The notice reads:

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Animax channel will cease on 1 January 2022. Enjoy selected shows from this channel available On Demand and Astro GO.
@shafiq_izwan’s tweet, when translated to English, reads:
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@astroonline why is Astro ending Animax on 1 Jan 2022? Soon, Astro will no longer have a channel for anime.
Astro responded to the question via Twitlonger. In English, it reads:
Hi @syafiq_izwan. Astro is constantly analysing the programs that we’re broadcasting to offer the best choices and various content that’s engaging to our customers. In light of this, Animax (Ch 719 HD) will no longer be available on Astro beginning on 12 AM, January 1st 2022. Fans of this channel can stream episodes of selected shows available On Demand for a period of time. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
^syeera
Since its launch on Astro back on January 1st, 2004, the channel has been the entry point to anime for many anime fans in the country. While there were other channels on Malaysian television like AXN or TV3 which did air selected anime series, Animax was THE go-to channel for watching anime in the country. With Animax ending on Astro, it seems that Malaysian anime fans will have to turn to subscription services like Netflix to watch most of their anime legally.
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Hades Available On Switch Starting Today

Divine Rogue-Like Hades is available on Nintendo Switch starting today. Meanwhile, the game is also entering 1.0 on PC. Supergiant Games put out a new trailer showing off the changes in the new update.

To celebrate the 1.0 launch, the Steam version of Hades is 20% off.

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The update adds plenty of new things to Hades, including a visual overhaul. Several animations in the game have been greatly improved, along with the visual look of the chambers.
Gameplay-wise, this update adds a new Hidden Aspect. Supergiant describes this aspect as follows:
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Harness the unsurpassed fury of the Twin Fists in the aspect of an ancient god-king
Additionally, the 1.0 update also adds the game’s true ending. It also increases the difficulty of the final boss.
Fans of good music also have plenty to look forward to, as this update expands the game’s already wonderful soundtrack.
A full list of the new features from the 1.0 update can be found here.

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Project E – An upcoming gorgeous 3D RPG by Tencent with weather changing system

The graphics quality on mobile games (such as Black Desert Mobile, Blade and Soul: Revolution) are getting better these days, and Tencent’s upcoming Project E (代号：夏娃) is something you should look forward to if you love high-quality graphics. Claiming as “Tencent’s 2019 flagship RPG title”, Project E is developed using Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4 technology. Check out the trailer below to see how good-looking the game is!

Project E was having its first alpha test last month, so let’s check out the gameplay video (credits to 詹尼Janny on bilibili) before we comment anything about the game.

There are only 2 classes available in the alpha version – one with swords (melee) and one with guns (ranged). You can choose your character gender, as well as modify the appearance of your character using the huge variety of customization options. According to another player who tested the game, you can choose dialogues that will later decide your character’s personalities too.

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However, the part that truly attracts us is its gorgeous visuals and various weather effects. The game is featuring various weather such as snowy day, sunny day, stormy day and even Aurora lights on the background. There will be a photo mode allowing you to switch between different time, weather and posture for a beautiful shot as well.
Another gameplay video that showcased Project E’s various weather:

The combat is like the usual RPGs with flashy skill effects to play with. You can also run on cliffs and walls, or swim across the underwater world. Moreover, you can interact with the surroundings such as playing a guitar, sitting on a chair or feeding a dog.

The game is still in development, which means the gameplay you see here is not the final gameplay yet. Hopefully we will be able to see more of its gameplay and details soon! If you know Chinese, you can check out the official site for updates too.

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A New Pokemon Strategy Game – Pokemon Duel!

Pokemon Duel is a game unlike the one produced by Niantic. In fact, Pokemon Duel is actually made by the Pokemon Company International. It’s the real deal! The Pokemon Company International recently announced that Pokemon Duel is available for download in the App Store and Play Store for free! The game is a new mobile strategy game which consists of Pokemon figures and tactical moves to reach the opponent’s goal for victory.

Check out the game trailer:

You first assemble a team of 6 Pokemon which has their own strengths and a set number of steps it can take. Once you’ve assemble them, you’ll need to choose the different paths available to rush towards the goal or block your opponent’s Pokemon from advancing to yours. When Pokemons meet, there will be a battle and each player will spin their Pokemon’s Data Disk to initiate an Attack move.

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Prior to moving and Pokemon battles, there is a plate with various effects that can be used first before the start of their turn. The various effects includes swapping positions of Pokemon in play or giving your Pokemon various battle enhancements for the turn. As the goal of the game is set on who reaches their goal first, it is crucial for players to make their strategic moves wisely to either Attack or Defend against the opponent’s goal.
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The game requires you to connect to the internet so you can duel against real opponents any time. Of course to balance the game, players will be matched according to their skill around the world. The Pokemon figures can be earned through Time Boosters that can be unlocked with every League victory. By winning the League matches, players will earn their rating and will gain a chance to obtain different Pokemon figures as they compete against the world in the higher-level leagues.
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SEGA releases teaser for new mobile RPG title

SEGA has released a teaser trailer for a new mobile RPG title, and that’s about it. You can watch said trailer below:

This new SEGA RPG has a teaser website, as well as a countdown for 1 October 2021, for a reveal at Tokyo Game Show 2021. The website has music you can listen to, if you want to start throwing in your speculations now. It has an anime-esque artstyle, that much is for certain.

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Stay tuned for TGS 2021, pretty much!

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Gotham Knights Shows Off New Villains

Gotham Knights has put out a new trailer, showcasing three major villains coming to the game ahead of its moved-forward October 21st release date.

First shown off at Gamescom 2022, the villains trailer introduces Mr Freeze, Harley Quinn as well as Clayface, as they wreak havoc on Gotham City in the absence of Batman.

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The trailer does also give us more story tidbits, including scenes from what’s presumably the start of the game featuring the 4 playable main characters out of their costumes.
Here’s the description of the trailer, courtesy of WB Games:
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 There’s a storm coming and Renee Montoya knows she can’t trust the GCPD to fight it. She must ally herself with our Knights before it’s too late. Will they stand a chance against the wrath of Mr. Freeze, Harley Quinn, Clayface, and the Court of Owls as they each try to take over Gotham City? Or will the villains reign over Gotham?
Gotham Knights has you playing as the proteges of Batman, which include the current Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl as well as The Red Hood.
The game is a self-described third-person action RPG, letting you swap out between the members of the Batman Family in between missions and boasting unique playstyles between the 4. and will reportedly have no microtransactions.
It releases on PS5, Xbox Series X|S as well as PC via both Steam and the Epic Games store.

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Bandai Namco announces Rurouni Kenshin: Kengeki Kenran

Bandai Namco has announced a new game based on the Rurouni Kenshin series (or better known as Samurai X to some of you) titled Rurouni Kenshin: Kengeki Kenran, which will be available on iOS and Android.

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As you may have guessed from the platforms the game is made for, this game is going to be a free-to-play title with in-app purchases, scheduled for a launch in 2017. No real details on what the genre will be, other than the fact the official website lists it as “weapons action battle.”

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If you are a fan of the series and would like to have a gander at the game, pre-registration is currently open.

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Twitter Ending Free Access to its API Puts Games Bind to it At Risk

Twitter has officially announced that they would no longer be supporting the free access to Twitter API and instead will be replacing it with a paid version.

The support termination will be on February 9th, 2023 and as mentioned, will be replaced with a paid basic tier. The tweet also states that more details on this matter will be delivered next week.

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Twitter data are among the world’s most powerful data sets. We’re committed to enabling fast & comprehensive access so you can continue to build with us.
We’ll be back with more details on what you can expect next week.
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— Twitter Dev (@TwitterDev) February 2, 2023

Of course, this announcement was not welcomed, to say the least. Many voiced out their frustration towards the sudden notice as mentioned by user @dougblackjr and all around dissatisfaction for this change.

Wow….a whole week's notice. For a whole bunch of people who use your service, developers who have built products that support your service, you gave them a week's notice. This is just straight terrible leadership.
— Doug Black Jr (@dougblackjr) February 2, 2023

There are tons of consequences for switching the the API to paid version. Sites that uses twitters to for login will be affected and you can say goodbye to all those funny and useful bot accounts in Twitter. RIP daily Ace Attorney Quotes.

Hi
It is with great pain that this bot may probably cease working on February the 9th
Thanks a lot for all the moments we've built together. And it really fills me with joy to know this bot has brought good and funny moments to all of you https://t.co/m6UBl9XJlw
— Ace Attorney Court Bot 🏳🌈 🏳⚧ (@aceCourtBot2) February 2, 2023

API, to put it into simpler terms, is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other.  Twitter offers two of this; the REST API that helps developers access Twitter’s data and the search API that provides methods for developers to interact with Twitter’s search feature.
Putting it in gaming terms, it is this very API that lets you bind your online game accounts with Twitter. For example, games like Genshin Impact and Arknights allows players to log into the game with their Twitter account.

Since  the free API will no longer be supported, developers would have to pay if they want their game to still be using Twitter to bind players’ accounts.
Although depending on the developer, they could either just remove the Twitter binding from their game entirely or pay Twitter to continue the feature.
Nevertheless, if it was the former, it would be very unlikely for them to remove the feature without notifying their players first. However as a precautionary measure, make sure to bind your account on something besides Twitter to avoid the risk of losing your accounts forever.

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Konami launches PES Card Collection globally

Based on Konami’s long-running PES (Pro Evolution Soccer) series, PES Card Collection is a card collecting mobile game recently launched on stores. In case you don’t know about PES yet, it is a popular soccer video game franchise which allows you to manage a soccer team and controls the characters to compete in competitions. While in PES Card Collection, you will collect cards of the famous soccer players, create your very own team then watch the action played in 3D.

The game features star players from the world’s top national or club teams such as Brazil, Argentina, FC Barcelona, Liverpool and more. There is an interesting feature – Elevens Match where you and 10 other users will choose the single best player from your collection to form a team of 11, then play real-time matches against global users. During a match, you can communicate with your opponent using a range of unique stickers too.

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If you are a fan of PES or soccer, you shouldn’t miss out this game! PES Card Collection is free-to-play with in-app purchases on App Store and Google Play Store now.
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Cos-Mic Cancelled On Day 2, Prompting Fan Outrage

Malaysia saw another new convention this weekend with the Cos-Mic convention, though the supposed two-day event was abruptly cancelled the morning of the second day.

In a statement on Facebook, the organizers of Cos-Mic didn’t give a reason for the event to be cancelled, only describing the cause as being unforeseen circumstances.

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“After a very successful event day yesterday, the event will however have to be closed on Sunday (today) due to unforeseen technical difficulties”, they said. “With your support, we will be back with a bigger and more impactful event“.
Some of the artist alley booth operators did complain about the sudden closure, saying they’d made bookings with customers for the second day, to which the organizers did mention that they would get their 50% refund for the sudden closure.
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However, regular attendees also took to the Facebook page to berate the organizers for ending the event so abruptly.
“Some of us took extra leaves from work for this event. Nak balik rumah, we already booked hotel until tomorrow /sigh“, writes one Facebook user.
While no official reason was given for the closure, many are suspecting it has something to do with the massive crowd- similar to AnimeFest several weeks earlier, the return to anime conventions has been pulling way larger crowds than most mall venues can handle.

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figma Demi-fiend from Max Factory available for pre-order

Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne‘s Demi-fiend (or Hitoshura as he’s known in Japan) has a figma that’s currently available for pre-order. Check out his design below:

The figure stands at approximately 150mm tall. Like most figmas, Demi-fiend has articulated joints and offers a wide range of movement for a variety of poses. Some parts of the figure uses flexible plastic, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability.

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Optional parts that come with the figure includes fireballs to reproduce Demi-fiend’s Magma Axis skill and a Menorah. There is also another effect part to recreate the Deadly Fury skill.

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Other parts include an expressionless face plate and angry face plate, both featuring articulated eyes, as well as various hand parts. Of course, Demi-fiend also comes with his own articulated figma stand.

The figure is priced at 11,000 yen, or about 95 USD. It is scheduled to release sometime in December 2022. Pre-orders for the Demi-fiend figma are currently open until 28 April 2022 (Thursday) at 12.00 JST. Head to its product page over on distributor Good Smile Company’s website to learn more.
The figure was first announced last month during WonHobby 35, an exhibition from Good Smile Company that showcases new figures. You can learn more about the other figures announced during the event here.

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Total Tank Generals Deploys on Steam this March

Total Tank Generals developed by Noobz From Poland and published by 505 Games will be launching on Steam on 31st March 2023.

For the unfamiliar, Total Tank Generals is a turn-based strategy game set in WWII and offers deep game mechanics like unit models, troop promotions, movement, combat, and terrain. Specifically, players will need to make use of those mechanics to their advantage, strategizing their way to victory.

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Take on the commanding general role in the historical campaigns of Patton, Zhukov, as well as Rommel.
Players will need to carefully plan attacks, deploy troops and when to call in support to outwit their enemies. Additionally, resource management, environment leveraging and taking advantage of each unit are needed to secure the win.
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Total Tank General is easy to pick up with its in-game guides for newcomers to the strategy genre. While at the same time, scratches the itch of veteran players where the game offers great challenges. The game also caters to fans of tactical miniature and board games who will appreciate the mechanics and mindset to win battles.
There’s something for history buffs too, as they can enjoy the historical content, details on context, units and key commanders.

Total Tank Generals can now be wish-listed on Steam through their official Steam listing and it launches on 31st March 2023.

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Square Enix announces Schoolgirl Strikers 2 upgrade

Square Enix has just announced that it has upgraded its Schoolgirl Strikers (スクールガールストライカーズ) mobile game to Schoolgirl Strikers 2 on 8 May 2018. The game will be available on the Android and iOS platforms.

The game will feature a brand new story and a slew of new additions such as a new EXR rank of Memory Cards. Of course, new characters will also be introduced to complement the existing lineup of schoolgirls. In case you are wondering, all existing save data, including relationship values with the different members, will be retained here so you do not have to worry about losing any progress whatsoever.
To celebrate the occasion, a ‘4th Anniversary Thank-You Festival’ and a ‘Schoolgirl Strikers 2 Announcement Commemoration Campaign’ will be held until 26 April 2018.
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Street Fighter 6 Open Beta Announced, No New Characters

Street Fighter 6 is getting an open beta ahead of its launch next month, though without too many changes from the previous closed betas.

In an announcement today, they showed that the Open Beta would contain the same roster of Street Fighter 6 characters as before, not including any of the newer characters like Blanka, Zangief or Cammy.

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“STREET FIGHTER 6 is to be released on Friday, June 2, 2023, but we know you simply cannot wait!”, the statement reads. “Because so many people sent a request during the recent closed beta test, we will now carry out an open beta, allowing more and more fans to try things out”.
Here’s the full list of characters featured in the Open Beta:
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Ryu
Ken
Chun-Li
Guile
Jamie
Luke
Kimberly
Juri

The Beta will run from May 19th to May 22nd, and will be an identical build to last December’s closed beta.
Fans can also begin pre-loading the beta from May 16th.
Aside from the online versus, it will also include bonus modes such as Extreme Mode, as well as allow you to create your custom character for use in the Battle Hub.
Capcom haven’t clarified, however, if custom characters made during the Demo would be usable in the Open Beta.
Just like the previous betas, the Open Beta will be available for PlayStation and Xbox Consoles as well as PC, and will feature crossplay between them.

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Digimon ReArise global release?

Since its launch in Japan last year, there hasn’t been any news on a global version of Digimon ReArise – until now.

According to a post by the game’s official Twitter account, Digimon ReArise is getting a global release soon. “DIGIMON ReArise coming soon!” reads the post, followed by an image of 3 versions of the Digimon ReArise logo in 3 different languages: English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.

DIGIMON ReArise coming soon! pic.twitter.com/a6oCbQccnl
— デジモンリアライズ【公式】 (@digimon_rearise) May 15, 2019
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Digimon ReArise is a turn-based mobile game with 5v5 PvP gameplay. It also has RPG mechanics, such as leveling and digivolving your Digimon.

Head over to our article on the Japanese launch if you’re interested to find out more about the game. Once more info has been announced, we will post an update so stay tuned for that!

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Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds updates with “Familiar Arena”, new Kingdom Dungeon

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds has gotten its first major update, introducing the Familiar Arena, Kingdom Dungeon, and other additions.

The Familiar Arena involves players battling each other with their familiars “deck” in Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds. Make an offense “deck” to see how they stack up against another’s defense. Let’s see what the meta is, then.

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Meanwhile, the Kingdom Dungeon has opened, where players can clear it with their fellow Kingdom members to gain a variety of rewards. For those pursuing the Dimensional Border, the Frozen Laboratory is a newly-opened map for you to explore.
To coincide with the releases, there will be accompanying events for players to participate in:
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Kingdom Mission Event – Clear various missions given from the Kingdom and, after clearing every mission, players can acquire the 4-star Weapon Select Chest
Daily Familiar Arena – Clear various mission related to Familiar Arena and, after finishing all missions, players can acquire the 4-star Familiar Random Capsule
New Costumes – The Outworldly Street Outfit is now available for players to acquire.

For the latest game info and updates, visit the official website and follow the game’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord channels. The game is available on both mobile and PC with cross-play / cross-progression.
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Ni No Kuni: Cross WorldsPublisher: NetmarbleDeveloper: NetmarbleRelease Date: 2022-05-25Android, iOS
Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds is an MMORPG mobile game based on LEVEL-5's famous anime IP. The dreamful story of adventures and journeys begins by saving the world from crisis, with gorgeous 3D graphics, and high-level silhouettes emphasizing the fairy-tale style.

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Tears of Themis Dreams Rewoven Limited Time Event Series Celebrating Marius’s Birthday Coming Tomorrow

Tears of Themis has announced that that they will launch a series of birthday event titled “Dreams Rewoven” for Marius Von Hagen on the 14th of June 2023. The event will have you completing a series of Travel Wishes with Marius that will reward you with a variety of birthday-limited freebies.

Rewards for completing Travel Wishes, includes a birthday Outfit, “Marius – Dreams Rewoven”, Marius’ Bedroom as a birthday Background, an event-limited Badge as well as other limited-time rewards.

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There will also be an increased draw rate of Marius SSR “Eternal Flame” during the event with a birthday-exclusive Message and Voice Call available when players log in during the event. Marius R card “Lost in Thought” could also be obtained by completing event tasks.
Players could also accumulate a certain amount of Total Purchases to obtain the “Dreams Rewoven Studio” furniture set (10 pieces), Tears of Themis, Oracle of Justice IV, Stellin and various other rewards.
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Not only that, there will also be a rerun of the Birthday Event “Menagerie of Lights” which will be available in June for a limited time as well.
Tears of Themis is available on both Android and iOS, you may check for further information regarding the limited-time event at their official website.

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Tears of ThemisPublisher: miHoYoDeveloper: miHoYoRelease Date: 2020-08-06Android, iOS
Players will assume the role of a new attorney at Themis Law Firm and work hand-in-hand with their destined lover as they investigate bizarre cases that appear in Stellis City.

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Actraiser Renaissance receives first update

Square Enix and Sonic Powered have just put up version 1.10 update for Actraiser Renaissance, its strategy platformer hybrid game that is out for various platforms.

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The changes range from minor tweaks to major changes that affect gameplay.

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Summary of changes in Actraiser Renaissance is as follows via one of its store pages:
– The item and SP potion drop rates during realm management and settlement defense has been increased.
– The population requirements to complete certain objectives in Aitos and Marahna during realm management have been reduced.
– The option to skip previously completed settlement siege battles has been added. (This feature is only available after completing the game.)
– The difficulty of the Rafflasher boss fight in Marahna Act 1 has been adjusted.
– The “Renaissance Actions” setting has been added to the game settings menu. If toggled off, backstepping, combos, rising strikes and overhead slams will be disabled, providing players with an experience closer to that of the original Actraiser.
– The stage clear sequence has been adjusted.
– The option to change the angel’s outfit during cutscenes has been added.
– A number of the musical compositions have been further refined by Yuzo Koshiro.
– An option to view update information has been added to the title screen.
– Various other minor issues have also been addressed.

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Southeast Asia’s Best PUBG Squads Battle For USD $100,000 In The PUBG SEA Championship Regional Finals!

The PUBG SEA Championship Regional Finals are coming soon and the best squads from six countries across Southeast Asia will be battling for a prize pool of USD $100,000! Currently there are 20 teams heading into the final stretch of the PUBG Southeast Asia Championship that is presented by ROG and Intel. The coming Regional Finals is one of the biggest SEA PUBG event that is set to take place in the MCC Hall, The Mall Bangkapi, Thailand.

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Thanks to ROG, they are the heralds of a new generation of competitive gaming in cooperation with Intel, and of course, the PUBG Corporation. Their aim is to unite gamers in the region to culminate a battle royale that every gamer wouldn’t want to miss. With a complete loadout of ROG hardware from motherboard, graphics card, monitor, laptop, peripherals and even routers, players in the arena will have every advantage they need to win the competition and aim for the PUBG Global Invitational that will be held in Berlin, Germany.

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Led by MET, Asia’s leading eSports event organizer, they are out to produce the big PUBG tournament in Thailand after the successful National Championship that ran in five different countries. Every fans of PUBG and supporters are invited to the MCC Hall in The Mall Bangkapi in Thailand that is absolutely free. And as such an event, PUBG Corp and MET will also be giving away special supply boxes to players then.
Below are the participating Squads:
Indonesia:

Baron Cyber Café
Aerowolf Vincepro
Roar Gaming
Trapesium45.Esports

Philippines:

ArkAngel
Dogz
Mineski
TNC.5Peaks

Malaysia/Singapore:

MSK Poseidon
Gank.FTY
Lapar Gaming
Redsea MPEsports

Vietnam:

Refund Gaming
Divine Esport
Gigabyte Marines
Pochinki House

Thailand:
TBD (TH squads will be determined on June 22nd, 2018)
Prize Pool Breakdown:
Total: USD 100,000

1st Place: USD $40,000
2nd Place: USD $20,000
3rd Place: USD $10,000
4th Place: USD $8,000
5th Place: USD $4,500
6th Place: USD $4,000
7th Place: USD $3,500
8th Place: USD $3,000
9th Place: USD $2,500
10th Place: USD $2,000
11th Place: USD $1,500
12th Place: USD $1,000

Tournament Schedule

June 23rd – 24th, 2018
Starting at 12:00 p.m. on both days

Tournament Venue

MCCHall, The Mall Bangkapi, Thailand

Squads will have to work their way up by going through twelve matches across two days. Whichever squad that claimed the highest amount of points will be crowned the best SEA PUBG squad and earn a direct invite to the PUBG Global Invitational which is set to take place in the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany, in July.
The PUBG Global Invitational is the first official global tournament which is hosted by PUBG Corp where squads from all around the world will face off for a chance to grab the USD $2,000,000 prize pool. The PUBG Sea Championship is the only way for a SEA PUBG squad to qualify for the PUBG Global invitational. The PUBG Sea Championship presented by ROG and Intel will take place in the MCC Hall, The Mall Bangkapi, Thailand, this coming June 23rd to 24th, 2018 live. There are also streams to catch the live competition in different languages.

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Dead by Daylight Mobile pre-registration begins

Dead by Daylight Mobile has just been confirmed, with the game’s pre-registration starting today. The mobile version will be released on both iOS and Android platforms.

We mentioned a few weeks ago that Dead by Daylight is getting a mobile version. But it’s still a surprise to see news popping up so soon. However, it doesn’t seem the game is quite ready to be released yet.
According to the official website for the mobile version, the game will only be playable for people in selected countries during a Beta phase. Everyone else will have to wait until it officially launches, which is expected to be before the end of the year.
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In terms of gameplay, the developer has confirmed that the game will be identical to the PC version. The only things that are being tweaked are the UI elements, to ensure that the game is more optimized for mobile devices.

Are you suitably hyped? Then hit the button below to pre-register yourself for Dead by Daylight Mobile! You can also visit the Facebook page for the latest news.
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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ Steam Code Giveaway!

Everyone’s favorite virtual pop star: Hatsune Miku has made have Steam debut with Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ and we’re giving away three codes for this shining new rhythm game. Enter our newsletter giveaway and there’s a chance that the world of Miku will be yours.

To be entered into the giveaway contest, simply sign up for our newsletter with your email address. The newsletter is completely free and will send you a new article every week with different features about video games, fandom, and the gaming industry as a whole.

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The next newsletter will be released on Wednesday 29th of June 2022, next week at 12:30 PM. When it arrives in your email box, simply open it and read the article. Once that’s done you’ll be eligible for the giveaway.
To sign up for the GamerBraves’ Newsletter, simply enter your email into the link below and you’re good to go:
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If you’re lucky, you’ll get your hands on a copy of the latest titles in one of the most popular rhythm game series on the market starring the queen of Vocaloid herself. Once we’ve chosen the winner, we’ll send them an email announcing their victory. If you’ve won, simply reply to the email within 72 hours and give us some feedback on the newsletter, we’re always looking to improve our content. After that, we’ll send you the code.

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ is the latest in Sega’s Hatsune Miku Project DIVA series of rhythm games. It features over 170 different songs from the emerald-haired idol’s vast collections of songs, complete with new music videos and costumes.
The giveaway codes for Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ will be for the Steam version on PC. You’ll be able to redeem the giveaway code through your Steam account.

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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Review – Highway to the Danger Zone

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown marks the first main entry in the long-standing franchise in over a decade. Before we start our Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown review, let’s make one thing clear first and foremost. While the game does not reinvent the proverbial wheel, it does bring the series back to its roots, and for most fans, that is the best thing that it could have done.

The main story retains its anime roots and is choke full of references to older games, which admittedly will be missed by first time players. That is not to say that you have to be a veteran in order to enjoy the plot, as much of it is self-contained. Fanservice is what makes Ace Combat, so having them fly over your head so to speak, would decrease the enjoyment factor somewhat.

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As is usual Ace Combat tradition, you take on the role of a rookie fight pilot going by the callsign ‘Trigger” who is part of the International United Nations Peacekeeping Force (IUN-PKF), charged will overseeing your affiliated country of Usea as it rebuilds. Events unfold and you find yourself being arrested for a crime which sees you flying with ragtag squad of prisoners. To go on further would be spoiling the game, so it is best you savour it for yourself.

The 28 available aircraft (and one more if you got the deluxe edition) are all lovingly-rendered. Built from the ground up with the Unreal Engine 4, the graphical fidelity shines through if you have the hardware to power it. Save for Xbox owners, this is true if you have a PlayStation 4 Pro and a decent desktop computer.
The sky has never looked more amazing, and the introduction of clouds not only heighten the immersion and realism, it has gameplay element as well. Flying through them wobbles your plane, and your radio muffles along the way. It is also a convenient way to evade missile lock-ons, but the enemy can do the same to you as well. Unfortunately as this is the PC version being reviewed, we did not manage to try out the much-touted VR mode, which we heard is a blast.

Gameplay is solid as ever, but there are some downsides. The campaign is completely linear, and there are no longer any branching mission paths from Ace Combat 5 or the Dynamic Mission System seen in Ace Combat 6. Absent also is the Ace Style system implemented in Ace Combat Zero where the game reacts to your playstyle. What this does is lower the replayability factor apart from unlocking emblems, skins and medals from downing named aces in-game.

Ace Combat 7 boasts a full-featured multiplayer mode which is great news for fans of the now defunct Ace Combat Infinity. This mode carries over from the campaign’s Aircraft Tree, so all the unlocks you made in single player is open here as well. The usual Battle Royale and Team Deathmatch modes are present, although it would be nice if there was some form of co-operative play as well.
To prevent the use over overpowered planes, a budget system is incorporated in which you can only deploy jets that have a certain cost. Special weapons too have a cost, so you have to really consider what you want to bring to multiplayer as you have a limited budget to work with most of the time.
There is also a dedicated tree for multiplayer only, so if you find yourselves having too much credits to spare, you can spend it here. Multiplayer is also where you will be unlocking most of your medals, so if you are a completionist, this is where you will be spending most of your time.

All in all, Ace Combat 7 is a great return to what the series is known for. The campaign lacks replayability but makes up for it by being well written, retaining its the cheesiness and poignancy. Everything looks beautiful, and if you are a fan of planes, you would be hard pressed to find games where they are rendered so well.
The real drawback of this entry is that the developer as played it very safe. There is little new introduced here and some of the more experimental features have been done away for something more streamlined. The multiplayer is decent but could be improved upon, especially given that they have experience in this. Hopefully the good reception the game has been getting would prompt Team Aces to plan another release down the line with all the necessary improvements.

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                    Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Review

9
Score

A return to form for great and long-standing series of arcade flight games.

PROS
 Beautiful, life-like graphics Enjoyable story

CONS
 Linear campaign

Review Breakdown

We Give Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown 9 out of 10
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The Division Heartland Unveils More Information which Includes The First Ever Shared Space For Base Of Operations

During the Ubisoft Division Day Stream, the newest addition to The Division franchise which is The Division Heartland had more details regarding it revealed.

Heartlands will take players to Silver Creek, once a pleasant town in the American Midwest which is left in ruins after the spread of the Dollar Flu. The area is a hostile environment that is filled with deadly contamination, numerous roaming enemies with a looming threat of sickness and dehydration.

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The game will also introduce a shared space for the Base of Operations where players will be able to socialize, form a group, customize their character and prepare for the next Operation.
Sessions will start and end at the Base of Operations, and when players exfiltrate (end an Operation) they will return with materials and gear that they have collected to better prepare them for the next Operation. The Base of Operations will be used to fabricate supplies and prepare players for what’s waiting for them out in the town.
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There are three Classes that were revealed, the Weapons Expert, Medic, and Survivalist all of which has a unique ability that complements the other Classes. During the day, players will need to scavenge supplies and prepare to survive come nightfall.
At night, Silver Creek becomes more hostile with PvEvP gameplay in full swing that forces players to think and work together as a team to make it out alive with the loot intact.
The team behind The Division Heartland has stated that they will be taking a test-and-learn approach to building this game, which has them continuously gather player feedback before moving on to the next phase. Players can register for future closed tests at the official website, and for those who were selected will receive five invites to share amongst friends.
You may find further details regarding the game through the Developer Deep Dive as well.

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[Update] FFVIIR digital edition purchases may be for incorrect language

UPDATE:

Refunds will be initiated to your PSN Wallets for affected customers. Full notice is as follows:

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Hi everyone, we have identified customers that were affected by the language issue for Final Fantasy VII Remake and we will be intiating refunds back to your PSN wallet.
We will be updating the affected customers for the arrangement via our owned channels (Social, Website), as well as via PS4 System Notifications.
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We apologize once again for the frustration caused.
Original article below:
Players have been reporting that buying FFVIIR / Final Fantasy VII Remake digitally has come with their own problems, in that they are purchasing it with the incorrect language option. Currently, the notice on Playstation Asia’s Facebook page notes as such:

Hi everyone, we understand the frustrations of our users regarding Final Fantasy VII Remake and we apologize for the language version issue.
We know that this is a game cherished by a generation of gamers, who have eagerly anticipated to play it, and we have let you down. We are actively looking into finding the best solution and we aim to give one as soon as we can.

It’s been a couple of hours since then, and there is no official update regarding the issue just yet. We will update accordingly regarding anything on refunds, and methods to do so.

Final Fantasy 7 RemakePublisher: Square Enix Co.Developer: Square EnixRelease Date: 2020-04-10PlayStation 4
Take a trip back to 1997 but this time different with all the new and amazing upgrades from the REMAKE version!

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Korean “Kimetsu no Yaiba” ends service

Perhaps to no one’s particular surprise, the apparent rip off of Kimetsu no Yaiba / Demon Slayer in a Korean mobile game, ends service. The announcement comes a mere 5 days since its initial launch via an official Cafe Naver post. Service will officially end on 29 April 2020, 10 AM KST. Any in-game purchases have been blocked since 8 PM KST on the 27th.

The roughly translated reason for the game ending service is due to the various “issues” that have surrounded the game, deciding that it would be best to conclude operations. While the developer had claimed it wasn’t plagiarism, the comments have certainly not subsided for it to continue service.

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Besides the similar story and setting, the gameplay is apparently lifted from another game as well. Considering how games often make use of existing game systems, but with their own takes on it, this may have been more damning if the relevant parties decided to investigate. At any rate, the game will no longer be playable soon enough.
In the mean time, we’ll wait for more news regarding the official, actual Kimetsu games to release more information regarding their respective titles for mobile and PS4.
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You can read about our original coverage of the game here.
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Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 launched on iOS and Android!

Good news everyone, the much-anticipated global release of Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 is finally arriving this week! The news was announced on their official Facebook page and since no actual date is revealed yet, you should pre-register the game (if you haven’t done so) or follow their Facebook closely to get notified instantly when it is out.

*Update: The game is out now for both iOS and Android! (Download link at the bottom)

As the protagonist, you have the ability to summon demons using your smartphone via the ‘Devil Downloader’ (Dx) app. You will then join the “Liberators,” a secret organization tasked with protecting the world and get involved in a conflict between Dx2 users. Here you will be able to take part in strategic turn-based battles, as well as collecting more than 160 unique Demons by negotiating and fusing them.
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Also, as the amount of Facebook likes has surpassed the final milestone, all players will be able to get a fistful of freebies including Magnetite x100,000 and a Cerberus 4★ when the game is officially launched! We will put up the download link when the game is live, so stay tuned!
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PUBG Mobile adds Royale Pass, FPP mode and more in the latest update

The mobile version of the massively popular Battle Royale game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – PUBG Mobile has recently received a new major update with a bunch of exciting features! Similar to Fortnite‘s Battle Pass, PUBG Mobile now has a Royale Pass that provides players with additional rewards as they progress.

A basic Royale Pass is free for everyone, you can upgrade your Royale Pass to Elite Royale Pass with real money to unlock more weekly missions (to rank up your Royale Pass) and rewards such as new outfits, emotes, weapons or airplane finishes, avatar frames and even a Royale Bunny Mask.

The long-awaited first-person-perspective mode is now available in PUBG Mobile with its own tier system too. Also, a Mini-Zone with the same number of players in a smaller map and the new Armory that allows you to view your weapons is added to the game.
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FPP Mode
Here are the other new features included in this new update:

Weapon & airplane finishes.
Pistols now get their own UI.
Melee weapons can destroy tires.
Individual teammates can be muted.
Post-match results screen.
Tier protection system.
Asian character models.
Emotes.
Able to link 2 social networks.
Added room cards.
New items in the shop.
Items can be gifted.

Weapon Armory
If you’ve gotten away from PUBG Mobile for a while, now will be the best time to reinstall it and back to the game!

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Heading into Blooded Rhapsody: Exos Heroes Season 3 Interview with Director Young Zun Choi and Art Director Min Suk Son

Exos Heroes‘ season 3, Blooded Rhapsody, began the previous week, and there will definitely be more events to come. Older players will already have begun their journey into uncovering secrets and conspiracies in the new nation of Saint West, while newer players may still be enjoying the variety of updates to help get them up to speed into Zeon’s next adventure. We had the opportunity to have an email interview with Exos’ director, Young Zun Choi and Art Director Min Suk Son in the lead up to the latest story update for the game.

Director Young Zun Choi (right) and Art Director Min Suk Son (left)

GB: First thing’s first, having separate apps/servers for global launches are pretty common. Why did you decide on a single app?

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A: We decided that servicing through a single app (Global One Build) was the most appropriate method to present contents to all players around the world at the same time and maintain sufficient updates and quality.
This method demands quite a tight schedule such as localization including global voice actor support and translation, but we thought that providing equal and simultaneous updates was more important.
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GB: How long does it take to write out a Season?
A: When we first developed Exos Heroes, we made scenario outlines for six Seasons in advance. So, the general outline for each Season is already prepared, and we add more details to each scenario as we work.
It took an average of 2 to 3 months writing the synopsis and completing the dialogues of each Season. But this time is increasing by little, as we start adding a little more every time we update.
GB: When planning out a season, do you go with an overall theme for the story or instead focus on certain characters? (Clarification: is your approach more “I want this season to be about revenge” vs “I want X character to do something this season”)
A: Exos Heroes is presenting six new main characters each season. To fully appeal the charm of the new characters, we focus on characters slightly more than the story.
To describe these characters more in-depth and add more drama, we sometimes move the spotlight from Zeon (the protagonist) to other characters by going back and forth between the past and future.
Season 3 takes players to the new nation of Saint West.
GB: It’s been roughly 3 months since the last Season. Would you consider more frequent, smaller story updates?
A: Exos Heroes’ updates include Season story updates as well as contents and convenience feature updates. When a new Season begins, a Season will run for 4 months, and it will update one new story chapter every month. And like Neflix, we also plan on presenting side story contents that will be updated every week or two.
GB: New nation, new Heroes. How is balancing done?
A: The balancing work’s primary focus is making sure that new Nations or Heroes do not overwhelm but maintain and fit into the current balance system.
New Nations and Heroes are designed either to share the position of the current Heroes used in the meta, or carry out all-new roles. We are also adjusting balancing factors such as Signature Force to prevent a new Hero from becoming an OP (overpowered) character.
GB: Are there any big gameplay changes expected to come from raising the level cap?
A: Exos Heroes’ account level was designed in a way that it does not affect the gameplay. It is an indicator of a player’s time dedicated to the game as well as rewards for playing.
The reason we increased the maximum account level cap is to give more rewards to players constantly playing Exos Heroes.
 GB: How long would it take players already at 60 to hit the new level cap, and what can they do after that?
A: The EXP of the account level comes by clearing new story chapters and completing daily quests. So starting from account level 60, it would take about two months to level up to 65 when you both clear the new Saint West story chapters and do daily quests. It would take about two and a half months if you only do daily quests.
As explained from the previous question, there are no content locks based on account levels, and you will be rewarded when you increase your account level.
GB: You’re including several QOL features with Season 3. How easy/hard is it to actually implement them?
A: When updating a content or a QOL feature, the most difficult part is making sure that it does not destroy the game’s current rewards and resource value, as well as responding to various situations that may arise from carrying out such updates. So when updating QOL features, I think we spend most of the time considering these aspects.
The Season 3 Eternal Bond update allows both new and old players to obtain one of these Heroes.
GB: Plans for making the beginner experience more friendly now that there’s been so many characters/story updates?
A: Through the Season 3 update, we have prepared a new system and events to help new players catch up. First, the new ‘Hero Growth Guide’ offers a new Fatecore and character, which will help players clear the story chapters more easily. Also, we are planning to carry out various events to help new players. The events will include an attendance event that will offer a special Recruitment ticket that allows players to select a Fated Hero of their choice.
GB: What’s the design process behind introducing a new character? How different is it from creating a Fatecore?
A: There is no big difference in the technical design process between the two. Actually, the biggest difference between presenting a new character and a Fatecore lies in the narrative build up. A Fatecore is relatively easier to update, since it is a variation or a new look of the current character.
But a new character, when not enough background story is given, may be considered as abrupt and disruptive to the current storyline and combat meta. So we try hard to make a new Hero’s debut as convincing as possible both story-wise and balance-wise.
When presenting a new Hero, we first assign the character its specific role in the story. Then, by analyzing the Hero’s characteristics, we decide how the character’s position will be in the combat meta.
Carrie here is one of three new Heroes introduced with Season 3.
GB: A message to Exos Heroes’ players?
Young Zun Choi: We will work hard to make Exos Heroes a better game than it was yesterday. We will always strive to develop Exos Heroes’ key strength points and constantly improve aspects that fall behind, and offer an ever more satisfactory experience to our players. We promise these, to become a game that players will always love and appreciate.
Min Suk Son: The number of our players is increasing and becoming more versatile every day, and we are keen on listening to the players’ various opinions and needs. We will work hard to present artworks that players will love and find delight in. Please look forward to Exos Heroes’ next steps.

Imagine that by now, they might have Season 9 all outlined already, simply waiting for further polish and story development before it’s ready for the world. For the editor who’s collected a whole bunch of Heroes and haven’t progressed that far, it might be time to head back in to see how much everyone and the game has changed thus far. As a seasonal (hah!) player, it can be pretty overwhelming to get back into a well-developed game, and so long that they keep updating it for both the old and new players, everyone wins, right?
Now then, excuse me while I start fiddling with my Heroes again…
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Fans Are Speculating A Bayonetta 3 Plot Twist After The New Trailer

With the reveal of long-awaited gameplay for Bayonetta 3 this morning, it looks like fans are starting to speculate the details of the game’s plot, particularly around the circumstances of Bayonetta herself.

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Over on reddit, fans have realized that Bayonetta’s new design looks very familiar to Cereza from the original Bayonetta- revealed later in the game to be a young Bayonetta flung into the future, like a reverse Chibi Moon if Sailor Moon got naked and summoned demons.
“This is Cereza from Bayo 1 all grown up. The use of Bayo 1 demons, the little jumping and dancing around while fighting, and the hair style screams Cereza. She also is trying her hardest to mimic Bayonetta so hard.”, writes redditor Calvinize. They go on to also point out multiple more homages to Cereza, such as a Cheshire Cat necklace and the lack of Madame Butterfly.
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The biggest giveaway was her new double-braid hairstyle, which mimics Cereza’s look in the original Bayonetta, as well as the fact both Bayonetta 1 and 2 dealt with Time Loops.
The other point of suspicion was the voice actress- it was previously said that Hellena Taylor would not be reprising her role as Bayonetta, though fans are suspecting that this might be a red herring- that is to say, the Bayonetta you knew from 1 and 2 hasn’t been shown yet, and this new Bayonetta would have a separate voice actress.
It wouldn’t be the first time a game used a shift in voice actors to hide a plot detail- the Persona series did that to great effect, masking a big twist in one of the games.
The double Bayonetta theory also has credibility because of the game’s first teaser trailer- which features another Bayonetta, sporting her first game’s ponytail. More importantly, it also shows her seemingly getting defeated- the perfect time to tag in another hero.

Aside from that, fans have also been skeptical at how much more toned down this new Bayonetta seems to be- the gameplay trailer lacks a lot of the hyper-sexuality of the Bayonetta series, such as Bayonetta getting naked to summon her demons.
Fan sentiment seems to be that it was toned down since it was a Nintendo Direct, though some are worried that it would be related to Nintendo trying to push for a more all-ages marketing for the game, despite having published Bayonetta 2 exclusively on the Wii U (and still featuring naked demon summoning).
Bayonetta fans are comrades-in-arms with the Elden Ring fandom, having had their game announced at a random livestream one day and heard nothing about it for years since. With both games slated for a 2022 release, those worried about Bayonetta 3 and its plot are sure to get their answers sooner rather than later.

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This article on ‘The Problems With Meta Humor In Modern Movies, TV Series and Video Games’ was available earlier through the Gamerbraves Newsletter. Sign up for free to gain access to more articles about news and trends in the gaming industry and community.

Original Article:
I was watching Disney’s new Pinocchio remake and while the film felt more wooden than its main character, there was a certain line that stuck out to me. At one point in the first act, Jiminy Cricket turns to the camera and says:

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“Of course, I’m a talking cricket so I’m not one to pass judgment on what’s real”
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From Deadpool to Adventure Time it seems that every series needs to have a moment where everything pauses so the characters can turn to the camera and comment on just how weird the very show itself is. These kinds of meta jokes have gradually appeared throughout the 2010s, whether they be films, video games, or TV series making use of them.
Sometimes, they can be hilarious like Hulk Hogan telling Gremlins 2 to turn Gremlins 2 back on but other times it can be really obnoxious, and even detrimental to the title. The screaming goats in Thor: Love and Thunder are a testament to that.

Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

What Is Meta Humour
We should first clarify what we mean by meta or self-referential humor. This is a type of humor based on the idea that the viewer is aware of the cultural zeitgeist around the content and joke about it within the product.
It should be noted that while breaking the 4th wall is a kind of meta-humor: seeing characters point out that they’re characters in a story, it’s not the only kind. In general, any humor that references tropes, memes, trends, or cliches linked to the product can be attached to this type of comedy.
The Trend of Meta Humour

Scream (1996)

Meta writing has been around for decades and several large franchises have made good use of it such as Scream, Shrek, Ratchet, and Clank, and Metal Gear Solid but its current trend of popularity really started with two movies: The Avengers and Frozen, and they actually used their humor well.
A lot of this is down to when they premiered. At that time superhero movies were seen as overly dark and taking themselves too seriously so jokes like Hulk throwing Loki around mid-evil monologue were pretty funny. Likewise, Disney’s animated movies had been declining in popularity for a while partly because classic fairy tale stories were seen as outdated so when Frozen has Elsa tell Anna she can’t marry a guy she’s only met for a few hours, it felt refreshing.
Both films used meta-humor effectively. At the time it was something different that helped develop the characters and establish the world in addition to being well-timed jokes and when serious moments needed to come out, the jokes took a backseat. Of course, both were incredibly successful, especially The Avengers, directed by Joss Whedon whose trademark ‘Whedon speak’ would serve as the template for meta jokes in many future titles, for better or worse.
The Problem With Meta Humour
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Nowadays it seems like every large franchise wants to make meta jokes from Marvel to Star Wars, to Sonic The Hedgehog. Even the new Dungeons and Dragons movie seems to want to make a point of how silly tabletop RPGs can be.
Aside from it getting pretty repetitive, the big issue is that with so many products trying to be meta, it feels like there are almost no mainstream franchises that actually want to take themselves seriously. Marvel is the standout example here, but there seem to be so many new entries into classic IPs that break any dramatic tension by letting the characters wink at the audience and letting them know how odd this is.
An example of this is the controversial trailer for the video game Forspoken which was released back in August. What is being billed as this heavy fantasy game is advertised with this:

A beautiful and cruel new land? Twisted monsters? An array of magical abilities? Sentient jewellery!?
Welcome to the world of #Forspoken. pic.twitter.com/46diiLnQ7M
— Forspoken (@Forspoken) August 8, 2022

Yes, the trailer doesn’t represent the actual game, but it’s still a first impression for players that doesn’t exactly put the best foot forward. If the characters keep commenting on how hard it is to take the premise seriously, then why should people care enough to actually take them seriously? It sometimes feels like these works are embarrassed by themselves.
All this being said, there are still a lot of modern media that can use meta-humor well. Undertale, The Mitchells Vs The Machines, and No More Heroes 3 are filled with references and 4th wall breaks. These jokes however are (mostly) well-timed and naturally interwoven throughout the story. Also, when the characters are facing an antagonist, even with how strange everything is, the emotions are authentic, now is not the time for the jokes and it feels like the writers know that.
Closing Thoughts (that means this is the end of the article *wink *wink)

I can understand why meta humor in movies and games is so big. General audiences are becoming far more media savvy and will more easily pick up on cliches or tropes that reoccur in the media they consume. Looking like you are in on the joke with self-aware humor can be an effective way of connecting better with audiences but it shouldn’t come at the expense of immersion and actual emotion.
Going back to Pinocchio, despite the original movie being over 80 years old it still holds up today thanks to its sense of wonder, enchantment, and not being afraid to be both dark and silly. It brought viewers to a magical world where foxes could talk and puppets came to life and trusted that they would get invested in these elements without them needing to be pointed out.
So much of the meta humor in movies nowadays seems to come from a fear of sincerity. That if the story is “too weird” or the heavy scenes are “too intense”, audiences won’t like it so we need to throw in a self-aware quip, even when so many works have proven that not to be the case.
Would the Dune movie from the last year, which plays the material completely straight, be as highly regarded if Paul suddenly said “hey we’re like space wizards fighting over pieces of sand, crazy right?!” Meta humor can be great but implemented badly and it can be unfunny at best and distracting at worst.

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Pokemon Unite Available Now Via Third Party Site Download

Pokemon Unite, the upcoming MOBA based on Pokemon is available now for download. Well, technically, anyways.

The game is currently available for download on TapTap, a third party app site for Android devices. It’s not an official release, and is likely a leaked build of the game since multiple regional betas had started being announced.

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To this day, still the only official gameplay of this game available
Naturally, download and play the game at your own risk. The developers of Pokemon Unite, TapTap, or even we aren’t liable for anything that happens if you download the game. It also gives you a disclaimer telling you not to share any footage of the game, and any screenshots are pretty heavily watermarked with your in-game ID so make of that what you will.
If you’re really hankering to skip the wait for your own regional beta then totally give it a go, since the game actually goes quite a ways to differentiate itself from other MOBAs like Wild Rift by using capture points instead of being purely built on combat.
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The game was first announced last year, in its own special Pokemon Direct separate from the other Pokemon announcements. Since then the game has been mostly silent, with any information about it gleamed through equally hush-hush programs like the Chinese Regional Beta.

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Sonic Prime Speeding On to Netflix this December

Sonic Prime, the latest Sonic TV series will be premiering on Netflix on the 15th of December, 2022.

This was revealed on the official Sonic The Hedgehog Twitter channel alongside a new trailer for the show:

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Sonic Prime is coming to @Netflix on December 15th! pic.twitter.com/O9LVZZ5SOo
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Here’s Netflix’s description of the show: “The action-packed adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog go into overdrive when a run-in with Dr. Eggman results in a literal universe-shattering event. Desperate to piece his prime reality back together and save his old friends, Sonic races through the Shatterverse, discovering strange worlds and enlisting new friends in an epic adventure of a lifetime!”
Here are the currently confirmed cast members for the series:

Deven Mack as Sonic the Hedgehog
Brian Drummond as Dr. Eggman
Ashleigh Ball as Miles “Tails” Prower
Adam Nurada as Knuckles the Echidna
Shannon Chan-Kent as Amy Rose
Ian Hanlin as Shadow the Hedgehog, Big the Cat
Kazumi Evans as Rouge the Bat

The new series will be premiering shortly after the launch of the latest Sonic the Hedgehog video game, Sonic Frontiers on November 8th. This year also saw the release of the movie Sonic The Hedgehog 2. It is certainly a good year for fans of the blue blur.
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Sonic Prime will begin airing on Netflix on December 15th.
The video game, Sonic Frontiers will release on November 8th for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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A compact and modestly powerful machine – MSI GF65 Thin 10UE-201 review

Another year, another selection of gaming laptops, and joining the fray is the MSI GF65 Thin. It’s part of the MSI RTX30 series line up that was revealed earlier in the year, simply put, packed with a i7-10750H+HM470 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX3060 6GB GDDR6, 16GB RAM and FHD 144Hz IPS-level display. You know the drill, let’s get into the whole machine.

THE WORKS

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At first glance, the laptop features a simple and minimalistic design, besides the highly obvious red logo on the lid. As befitting its name, it’s also not very heavy, and has a thin build. It’s black, as is usually the case for these gaming laptops. Moving inwards, we have the display, a 15.6″, 1080P, 144Hz, IPS-level panel. From whichever angle you view the display from, the colours will still look great.
The display is quite nice, 15.6’’ 1080p 144Hz, and IPS-level panel. The colour looks great from whichever angle, so the IPS-level panel is really holding up for its quality. As of the 144hz refresh rate, it makes everything feel smoother. As you play, you can worry less about heat, due to the heatsink being placed closer to the screen instead of the lower half of the laptop, kind of avoiding the worst of the temperatures on the keyboard. There are three vents, with two on the left and one on the right. Nevertheless, despite the ventilation and the six heatpipes, it can still get really toasty, and the noise comes with it.
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The USB ports, 3.5mm jacks and ethernet ports are put on the right, while the charging and HDMI ports are on the left. This can be a point of concern as the charging cable, which utilizes an L-shaped plug, will mean that the rest of the cable will be exposed to the hot air vents. Further, the ports are quite lacking if you’re one to use multiple accessories; with only two USB Type-A ports, that would mean a mouse and only one other add-on, where you’d have to choose between a cooling pad or an external keyboard if such is your preference, and there’ll be no space left for an external drive connection.
The keyboard is backlit, but only in red. There’s no numpad, and once more, getting used to the keyboard is a matter of time.

The speakers are placed at the bottom of the laptop, unusually enough, but the sound quality is good despite that. What’s not surprising is the poor battery life: Super Battery mode helps the lights stay on for roughly 4.5 hours. Extreme Performance boosts the CPU and GPU, meaning increased power consumption, meaning a mere 1 to 1.5 hours of battery life. Yeah, don’t expect it to last long.
COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE

Nothing particularly unusual about the Dragon Center on board the MSI GF65 Thin: you can use it to monitor your CPU, GPU, their clock speeds, your machine’s temperature, fan speed, and what not. It’s a one-stop place for you to clear out some RAM and disk space too, should you need it.

From here, you can pick one of five scenarios that can alter your machine’s overall performance, including Extreme Performance, Balanced, Silent, Super Battery, and your custom preset where you can overclock your GPU and manually set the fan’s RPM. Extreme Performance also allows for overclocking, should you find a need for it. For that extra bit of convenience, you can update your laptop’s driver from the Dragon Center directly too.

BENCHMARKING
You’d expect a certain level of performance from a laptop carrying a i7-10750H and RTX 3060. You can peruse the detailed benchmarkings below, with a few quick hits:

The laptop scores 6,673 in 3D Mark Time Spy, putting it better than 52% of all results. However, as mentioned earlier, the temperature can be a prohibitive factor, with performance dropping once the machine starts heating up

PC Mark 10 gives the GF65 Thin a 5,301 score, putting it better than 62% of all results. Besides games, this machine will do fine when it comes to video and photo editing

GAMING EXPERIENCE
Generally speaking, for best performance, sticking between medium to high settings will ensure the machine can cope with the strain. Ultra will be pushing the limit, especially with the biggest AAA games.
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On full ultra inclusive of Ray Tracing, 50 FPS is a pipe dream. It can work out a consistent 30 to 40 FPS, even at night or when you get into some action. The problems start cropping up once you start driving, with FPS able to drop to 20. To be fair, the RTX 3060, even on a desktop, isn’t meant to run the game on full ultra, so tune down the settings and turn off Ray Tracing for a much more stable 60 FPS experience. The game’s still got issues in itself, so there’s only so much you can do.
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On full ultra, the laptop can barely hit 30 FPS throughout the game. Using the game’s “recommended” settings help it run a consistent 50 FPS. Despite the optimization works that’s gone into the game, it would seem it’s still not enough to get it running for the GF65 Thin’s hardware.
CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE

Once again on full ultra, this is the one title out of the three that manages to hit above 120 FPS consistently, and can shockingly drop to a mere 110 FPS at times. Sure, you can say that Warzone isn’t as intensive as the other two games, but it’s still got some impressive graphics it can boast, so the laptop being able to run with such performance is impressive.
It’s also the only game on the list that can utilize the 144Hz display option. Without it, the game can hit 150 FPS.
VERDICT
Overall, the design of the laptop is clean, sleek and fits right into a minimalist aesthetic. The keyboard is on the quieter side, but the keypresses feel good nonetheless. Its backlighting isn’t customizable, however, so if you’re the type who likes the RGB lighting, you won’t find that here.
Performance wise, it won’t be beating any of the higher end laptops, so you’ll need to settle with more adjusted settings instead of slapping everything on ultra and go. The 144Hz display will help out for any of your competitive needs, for those of you who need that on the go.
It’s a decent performer, with one of its greatest strengths being its portability, though granted you’d want to turn on Super Battery mode with lower performance if you need to stay on the move.
You can get your own MSI GF65 Thin 10UE-201 at RM 5129. Thanks to MSI Malaysia for the review unit!
SPECIFICATIONS

GF65 Thin 10UE

CPU
Up to 10th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

OS
Windows 10 Home

DISPLAY
15.6″ FHD (1920×1080), IPS-Level
15.6″ FHD (1920×1080), 144Hz, IPS-Level

CHIPSET
Intel® HM470

GRAPHICS
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6

MEMORY
Up to DDR4-3200 Memory Type
Max 64GB Max Capacity

STORAGE
2x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3)

WEBCAM
HD type ([email protected])

KEYBOARD
Backlight Keyboard (Single-Color, Red)

COMMUNICATION
Gb LAN
802.11 ax Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth v5.1

AUDIO JACK
1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack

I/O PORTS
1x RJ45
1x (4K @ 60Hz) HDMI
2x Type-C USB3.2 Gen1
2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1

BATTERY
51 Battery (Whr)

AC ADAPTER
180W adapter

DIMENSIONS (WXDXH)
359 x 254 x 21.7 mm

WEIGHT (W/ BATTERY)
1.86 kg

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Postknight from developer of Tiny Guardians launching soon

Kurechii, the developer of Tiny Guardians has bought us great news! Their new game, Postknight is expected to be release on the iOS and Android platform at February 9. The game will be a free to play RPG game about a knight delivering mail.

You will play as a Postknight, delivering posts while venturing through the Kurestal Kingdom. Every delivery done in the game gains you some experience points to grow and upgrade your character. Besides, you can collect gears thus customize them according to your battle strategies and take part in the battles. You may also mix your very own potion or develop relationships throughout your journey.

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A very good thing about the game is that even you are not around, your little knight will continue sending deliveries and the rewards will await you when you return. This is good as not everyone has the time to play the game whole day.
Postknight will be launching on iOS and Android at 9th February, you can check out their official website for further information!

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Chris Metzen returns to Warcraft as Creative Advisor

John Hight, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Warcraft franchise announced the return of Chris Metzen to the Warcraft team. His tweet reads as follows:

Citizens of Azeroth,

It is with great joy that I announce Chris Metzen has joined the Warcraft Leadership Team as Creative Advisor. Chris’s focus initially will be on World of Warcraft, then his work will expand to other projects across this growing franchise.
Chris was one of the original team members working on the Warcraft universe back when it began in 1994, and we are so happy to be reuniting him with the world he helped create.
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John Hight, General Manager, Warcraft
Besides Warcraft, Chris Metzen also worked on the universes for Diablo and Starcraft. He had retired in 2016, later establishing Warchief Gaming – a “development studio and tabletop gaming club” – alongside Mike Gilmartin and Ryan Collins on 2020, prior to this.

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There are numerous comments excited for his re-involvement in the franchise, celebrating the “return of the warchief”. Some fans are even beginning to wonder what the “expanded work” could be, making a mock-up of Henry Cavill as the Lich King Arthas in the hopes of a possible live action series.
Of course, we don’t have the details of the full extent of his involvement, but fans are certainly hyped. Stay tuned.

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Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Season 2 Gets New Character Videos

Fans looking forward to Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Season 2 will be delighted to know about the wealth of upcoming information regarding the anime.

The KyoAni Youtube Channel has uploaded a collection of character videos featuring the dragons in the anime, discussing their top 3 favorite things. While there’s no new footage in them, it’s a great glimpse into the heads of the characters as they play to their archetypes.

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We’ve also got more information about Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Season 2, such as its new title, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S. The anime will debut some time in 2021, with the S in its title standing for “Super Supreme Second Life Starts”

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They’ve also since released new art for the season, with what appears to be another Dragon entering the group.
Dragon Maid is a manga by Coolkyoushinja about the every day exploits of the titular Miss Kobayashi, after a dragon from another world comes to live with her as a maid. It was published in the serial manga Monthly Action, as part of its inaugural issue in 2013.
The anime got a lot of traction with its absurd take on regular mundane life events like grocery shopping, as well as its dynamic action sequences.

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