Keyword: Destruction – Interview with Kim Min Soo of IGGYMOB on Gungrave G.O.R.E

So, Gungrave will be returning with G.O.R.E, after Overdose in 2004. IGGYMOB Co Ltd. have been working on the game for a while now, and we catch up with Kim Min Soo – Senior Vice President of the Game Department – to get some more information on the game. With translation help from Bobby J. Park, their Western Communication Manager, we can get right into it!

Kim Min Soo himself.
You’ve heard of challenge runs, be it wholly destruction or pacifist runs. Gungrave G.O.R.E has been touted as a “kill everything” game, but is there an option for no bloodshed? The answer is no, the player must kill to clear the game. “Destruction” is stated to be the main keyword, and peace is not an option.

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“The main keyword of the game is “destruction”.”
It’s hard to answer regarding differences between G.O.R.E and the other Gungrave entries, regarding story. It’ll overall flow quite similarly: an organization produces a drug that they want to spread all over the world to control humankind, with new characters thrown into the mix. There’s a “dramatic” story that will bring these new people into the fold, with their own dynamics and stories. Kim seems quite confident that players will be able to tell the difference between the older games and the new.
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Cryptically, we’re only told about Kugashira Bunji’s return to G.O.R.E, so perhaps players will need to keep an eye out. Moving on, multiplayer is currently not in the game, with discussions currently on-going internally. A few different modes not present in the original games will be included. Details couldn’t be disclosed, so look forward to that.
Robert Horvart, Creative Director.
As previously mentioned, it’s set in Asia, with Malaysia being one of the countries featured. He doesn’t provide specifics, but there will be some things that represent the country shown in the game, like the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Those familiar with the countries will recognize the stages at once, the “image” of the countries, if you will. As an example, he mentions Cambodia, where most would likely think of its temples, or Hong Kong’s skyscrapers, and the slums of the older days. They are doing their best to implement such scenes, one would assume, for immersion and realism.
“Once they enter the stage, those who have been there, or know what it looks like, will instantly recognize the feel of the stage.”
Currently, the plan is to release Gungrave G.O.R.E for the Playstation 4 first. Exclusivity is currently undecided, but the PS4 is assuredly the first platform. As for release date, one can’t be told at the moment. They’ve signed on big name artists like Kamikokuryo and Ferriere some time back. As such, the quality of graphics, along with the scenario aspects for a smother story flow, is being enhanced. Expect more story, content, and gameplay. The release date will be known in the near future.

Now that we know the Playstation 5 will be a reality, what about releasing the game there? They’re interested yes, considering the possibilities of the console compared to the PS4, in what they can or cannot do. It doesn’t mean they will release the game there though. They’re looking into it, so anything concrete can’t be told now.
They’ve also changed it back to the original’s “stage” format, rather than the “half open world” areas they announced before. The “limit” of making Gungrave to people’s expectations was felt, we’re told. The flow of action was a concern. The reversion to the stage-clears were deemed better for what they want to do. They’re approaching it akin to Metal Gear Rising, Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, with a similar level of polish.
“[Metal Gear Rising, Devil May Cry and Bayonetta] are not “half open world”, but the action they have in their games is implemented extremely well, which is why many players love them. We are approaching the same direction with more complete action.”
Now, one could wonder who would win in an all-out gunfight: Bayo, or Grave?
We’re provided with a few more keywords: melee attack, object destruction, “full break”. Previous games allowed for destruction of smaller objects, but you can expect larger scale demolition in G.O.R.E. Grave is incredibly powerful in universe, so the regular mooks are not going to want to fight him head on. They’ll be hiding in buildings, as an example, to look for the right moment to strike. Grave doesn’t care, so long he’ll be able to destroy and kill everyone.
Cerberus can be used to vibe check enemies. Alternatively, you can use Grave’s coffin, promising increased capabilities in G.O.R.E. Kim believes the coffin helps differentiate Grave: it doesn’t just look cool, it also can be used to keep things, be used as a weapon, and such. It could be one of the things Grave unlocks in a “growth system”, where he can unlock some skills, so yes, there’s skill trees in some form or another.
Grave’s anime incarnation.
Level of replayability cannot be disclosed, since, as mentioned, they’re working on adding in scenarios. In that case, the systems can see changes as the scenario evolves. Just look forward to the next public reveal because as they say, “pictures are worth a thousand words”. Last but not least, as the game approaches completion, demos are most definitely on the table.
Left to right: Bobby J. Park and Charles Sung (game designer).
Wanton destruction is coming soon. Are you ready? We’ll look forward to what IGGYMOB will be revealing in the future!

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The Seven Deadly Sins: Heroes Assembled announced for Android and iOS

Japan-based game developer DeNa has just acquired a licence from Kodansha to work on a The Seven Deadly Sins: Heroes Assembled title for gamers… in China.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Heroes Assembled is in being made available in Traditional Chinese for users in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, with an Android beta to release sometime in August 2018. No details on the gameplay have been disclosed whatsoever, so stay tuned for further information or drop by its official Facebook page for announcements of any sort.
The Seven Deadly Sins tells the story of a group of knights in the region of Britannia who disbanded after they supposedly plotted to overthrow the Liones Kingdom after being defeated by the Holy Knights. A decade later, the Holy Knights staged a coup and captured the king, becoming the new rulers of the kingdom.  Elizabeth, the third princess, then goes on a journey to recruit the titular Seven Deadly Sins to reclaim the kingdom.
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Hoshinari Echoes goes offline on September 16

GCREST had announced the end service date for their mobile game title Hoshinari Echoes on the 16th of September 2020, at 15:00 [JPT].

The game will be going offline shortly after. While players are still able to continue its fully-voiced main story and student story, the live 2D motion and event gatcha will not be available anymore.

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On a brighter note, the game will be releasing their first official Art Book, attached with STAR CRY LOUD theme song CD will be set to be released on the 30th of September.

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For those who are unfamiliar with this title, Hoshinari Echoes is a mobile game RPG where players will be playing the role of a teacher in Hoshinari High School, an academy training young “Scepter” to help prevent a mysterious hazard. The players will have to assign students to explore towers and to battle against dark creatures.
The game features an echo system, which allows characters to unleash attacks according to their intimacy levels.

The game was originally launched on the 27th of November 2019 and has been running for 10 months.
For more information regarding this news, you can check out their official Twitter page.

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AC Origins free to play weekend on 19 to 21 June [ Assassin’s Creed ]

The opus of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, AC: Origins, will be having a free weekend on 19 to 21 June on Uplay. Players will be able to pre-load AC Origins from today as well.

Set in Ancient Egypt, Assassin’s Creed® Origins takes place during a mysterious and crucial period that shapes civilization. Playing as Bayek, protector of Egypt and one of the first Assassins, players will plunge into a living, systemic open world and discover secrets behind the Great Pyramids, forgotten myths, the last pharaohs and – engraved in long-lost hieroglyphics – the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

The free weekend will provide players full access to the main game’s content throughout the free weekend. To learn more about the Free Weekend, players should visit the free weekend splash page. Why not take this opportunity to learn more about the Assassin’s Creed franchise ahead of Valhalla‘s release?

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Astral Chronicles pre-registration has started

Fantasy JRPG Astral Chronicles has begun accepting pre-registrations. You will be able to start playing this game on 27 July 2019 using either an iOS and Android device.

Astral Chronicles is also called Law of Creation 2 and is a sequel to Law of Creation. The game takes place in the Astral Realm where magic and mystical creatures. You get to travel through this open-world side-scrolling style.

Among the game’s features include 50 recruitable heroes, all-star class Japanese voice-overs, awesome soundtrack courtesy of Noriyuki Iwadare (Langrisser and Grandia), and more.

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What’s more, there are nice bonuses waiting for players. Upon reaching certain pre-registration milestones for Astral Chronicles, players can get items to kickstart their adventure.

If this is your kind of game, use the link below to pre-register. In addition, you can find out more about the game through the website or follow the Facebook Page.

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ApexM, the Most Exciting Mobile Shooter for 2022

Apex Legends is a free-to-play hero shooter game that features Legendary character-based gameplay, customizable skill sets, fast-paced combat, and sci-fi action. When it was first released in 2019, it quickly stood out as one of the best titles of the year, dominating the tactical and competitive genre, and in just three years it has gathered over 100 million registrants. Yet this year marks a brand new chapter, as the PC game is seeing its mobile spin-off.

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Apex Legends Mobile, also known as ApexM to the community, was co-developed by EA’s Respawn Entertainment and Tencent’s LightSpeed Studios Group, the later of which has a rich experience in Unreal Engine 4 implementation. Thanks to ApexM, players now have high-quality gaming at their fingertips and may play the game whenever and wherever they want.
An Up-and-coming Market Dominant
Apex Legends created a niche for itself among a bunch of strategy games. Unlike those featuring real-world settings, characters, and weapons, Apex Legends, still a free-to-play combat game at its core, unfolds a sci-fi universe where a cast of Legends, each with their unique abilities.
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The result is nothing short of remarkable. Apex Legends becomes the hottest tactical competitive game right now, amassing over 100 million global players and over $2 billion in revenue up until April 2021. Naturally, the announcement of its mobile version has thrilled players worldwide.
ApexM, which was formally released on May 17, 2022, rocked the most-downloaded free apps on Google Play Store and iOS App Store in over 110 countries and regions on its first day and garnered an estimated $13 million in income in its first month of operation.
A Fusion of the Old and the New

Ever since day one, a fully resourced and veteran development team of ApexM has been committed to creating mobile gameplay that is on par with the PC original. Features that players come to know and love from the PC/console release, such as the 3D battlefields, customizable skill sets, and stellar gunplay have made a shining comeback on the much smaller screens of smartphones. A familiar roster of Legends like Wraith, Bloodhound, Caustic, Gibraltar, Lifeline, and Pathfinder are readily available for Mobile. Additionally, the diverse PC landscapes like grassland, snow, lava, and desert remain intact.
Meanwhile, ApexM embraces new designs which were made to create an unmatched mobile gaming experience.

The beta tests of ApexM, for example, have players play some of its exciting content and win extra bonuses. Players were able to play Battle Royale in the classic Skull Town or Capitol City. They could also test their mettle in Team DeathMatch, 3v3 Arenas battles, and compete in Ranked Battle Royale matches.
To cater to the growing demands of global players, the game’s first major patch, Cold Snap, introduced a brand new Battle Pass, a limited-time game mode called “Armed and Dangerous”, and a new Legend named Roba. And it is expected that more playable Legends will join the fight.

Notably, ApexM features futuristic weapons with nods to the Titanfall series rather than merely imitating real-world firearms. Players are free to attach various components to their guns, allowing for a distinctive shooting experience and innovative strategy play.
Other new features include UIs tailored for mobile play, an advanced tap strafing movement technique, around 30,000 sets of fonts, and more.
The Most Exciting Mobile Shooter for 2022
With over 22 million downloads in the first month of the game’s release and ratings of 4.8 and 4.4 in the US on the App Store and Google Play respectively, ApexM can without a doubt lay claim to being one of the most well-liked strategy games of 2022.

The market for esports and tactical and competitive games is ever more crowded. And there have been more mobile spin-offs of PC shooters than we can possibly count. But ApexM manages to stand out and gain a foothold in the red ocean, for it never ceases to surprise us with more innovative and exciting features.

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Guilty Gear Strive May Scale Figure Available For Pre Order

The previously announced Guilty Gear Strive May Scale figure by Broccoli is now available for pre order, letting the hard hitting pirate captain join your collection.

The Guilty Gear Strive May Scale figure is open for pre order on the Broccoli Co website as well as AmiAmi, where it’s available from 24,200 yen (RM802.43).

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It should be noted though that the AmiAmi store is having an early bird discount, and is actually as of this writing available for 20,570 yen (RM682.07) as well or 22,200 yen (RM736.12) with the exclusive acrylic stand from the store.
The scale figure features May holding her iconic anchor, with her clothes sculpted to look as though she was standing against the wind, or possibly about to punish you at full screen with a giant pink whale.
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May is the first of several announced scale figures from Guilty Gear Strive, with a 1/6 scale Baiken having been announced during the recent livestream as well as Prime-1 Ramlethal and Dizzy statues as well.
The character was part of Strive’s original launch lineup, having grown in popularity thanks to memes with the character, due largely in part to her special attack wherein she cries “Totsugeki!” while riding her dolphin.
After which she’d become the informal mascot of the game, with presentations delivered by “Robo-May” as well as merchandise including a pillow in the shape of May, but in the style of Pop Team Epic.

Guilty Gear StrivePublisher: Arc System WorksDeveloper: Arc System WorksRelease Date: 2021-06-11PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam
Experience the thrill of battle with the in-depth mechanics and gorgeous animations of Guilty Gear -Strive-, the latest entry in the cutting edge Guilty Gear series!

- Graphics so stunning they look like hand-drawn animation!

Graphical advances make for a game so beautiful it could be mistaken for hand-drawn animation. The new generation of graphics are a delight for the eyes down to the tiniest detail!

- The cutting edge of the fighting game genre!

We set out with the goal to innovate the fighting game genre with this title. This game appeals to a wider audience, while maintaining the deep game mechanics that define the Guilty Gear series. The complex mechanics such as the dramatic new wall break system create opportunities for the mind games associated with fighting games. One clash after the next tells a story unique to each battle!

- Their fates come to a conclusion!

The story of Guilty Gear has been told over more than 20 years. At long last, each character's fate comes to a conclusion! What shocking truth awaits them?

Content of the Ultimate Edition :
- Guilty Gear -Strive-
- Guilty Gear -Strive- : Season Pass 1
- Guilty Gear -Strive- : Soundtrack and Artbook
- Guilty Gear -Strive- : Ultimate Edition Special Colours

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Final Fantasy VII Remake (FFVIIR): Tifa, Red XIII, Hojo and more!

Square Enix releases more Final Fantasy VII Remake (FFVIIR) screenshots, showing off details regarding Tifa, Red XIII, Hojo and more! The game had unfortunately been pushed back to a 10 April 2020 release, but no matter. Let’s get into the meat of things.

Red XIII

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This one’s got red fur, sharp tails and a fiery tail, but Red XII isn’t any ordinary dumb creature. He’s intelligent and can converse just like any other person. Within the remake, Red XIII has been captured and became a test subject by a certain Shinra scientist named Hojo.
Hojo

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Director of Shinra’s Research and Development Division, Hojo is a man who isn’t tied to ethics or morals. If any of his experiments will take a life, he’d do it without hesitation. Previous experiments had him perform special surgery on troops to increase their physical strength. This way, he’s able to create an elite unit of soldiers for Shinra.
Tifa Lockhart

Here’s Tifa Lockhart herself, member of Avalanche, a loyal friend and owner of the best bar in Sector 7. She’s also a strong fighter who beats down her foes with her fists and feet. In combat, Tifa is a fighter whom with enough button mashes will allow her to perform quick combos. Some of her abilities include:

Whirling Uppercut
Omnistrike
Rise and Fall

Tifa’s Fighting Prowess

Within FFVIIR, attacking a foe will add to your ATB bar. With a full gauge, you can unleash a special move. We’ve previously seen Cloud’s and Barret’s, and now Tifa’s has been revealed! True Strike will simply attack a frontal enemy, with kicks judiciously applied to their body.

Summons

Summons are a powerful addition to your arsenal, as you might expect. Pick any one of these critters to call on them in battle! Let’s take a look:

First up is the Chocobo Chick! Its hair seems quite reminiscent of Goku, or heck, even Cloud himself. Don’t be fooled by this fuzzy little thing though. This bird packs a punch in a tiny package! Get it included in your pre-order for FFVIIR in every edition.

Following that is Carbuncle, a mysterious creature with a diamond in its forehead. Using the shine from its gem, it can lend its power to its companion! Only available in the Digital Deluxe Edition.

Last but not least is the iconic Cactuar! Within FFVIIR, this summon is capable of fierce attacks with its needles! Its dopey face rather belies the pain, wouldn’t you think? Cactuar is available in Deluxe Editions, Digital Deluxe Editions and 1st Class Editions of the game.
With the reveal of Red XIII, Hojo and of course, Tifa, we should reasonably expect to see the first two in the April release of the game. Gotten your copies yet?

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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Riot Games is Suing Mobile Legends Developer For Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement

Riot Games, developers of League of Legends are suing Moonton Games, the Shanghai-based developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

The reason for the lawsuit is due to Mobile Legends allegedly plagiarising from League of Legends and committing copyright infringement.

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“This action seeks to stop Moonton from continuing its deliberate and sustained campaign to free ride on Riot’s highly valuable rights in the mobile video game League of Legends: Wild Rift (“Wild Rift”) and related content. Moonton’s strategy is blatant copying.
As discussed below, over the years, as Riot updated its video game, Moonton would copy it. When Riot updated the game’s promotional materials, Moonton copied them. And when Riot released a new trailer, Moonton copied it. This is a critical issue for Riot.”
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The lawsuit goes on to provide several examples of Moonton copying elements from League of Legends such as Riot changing League’s Logo in 2019, only for Moonton to change Mobile Legends’ logo to a similar new one in 2020.

Riot has also provided further examples of League of Legends releasing new characters or skins only for Mobile Legends to receive suspiciously similar content shortly after. An example of this is the character Ahri who appeared in League of Legends in 2018 and League of Legends Wild Rift in 2020. Riot claims that Moonton copied her for their character Guinevere’s “Psion of Tomorrow” skin, which was released only last month in April 2022.

Other examples in their lawsuit include:

LOL’s Zac vs MLBB’s Goo
Wild Rift’s Cosmic Jin vs MLBB’s Yve
Wild Rift’s Braum vs MLBB’s Braxia
LOL’s Flora vs MLBB’s Fanny
LOL’s Leona vs MLBB’s Irithel

It is should be noted, Riot previously tried to sue Moonton in 2017 when Mobile Legends was known as Mobile Legends: 5v5 MOBA. Moonton did remove Mobile Legends from the Google Play Store but it was shortly re-released as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and given minor changes.
Not everyone is supportive of Riot’s actions. The League of Legends: Wild Rift page has been review bombed on both Malaysian and Indonesian Google Play Stores. I can’t imagine it’s much better in other regional stores where Mobile Legends is more popular.

                    LOL: Wild Rift’s Google Page

                    LOL: Wild Rift Review Bomb supporting MLBB

The two games have definitely similarities and Riot has given some compelling arguments for suing Mobile Legends. I suppose it’ll be up to the court to decide.
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DAEMON X MACHINA “Prototype Arsenal Set” DLC for sale on PC

The “Prototype Arsenal Set” DLC for DAEMON X MACHINA is now available for purchase on PC via Steam! This DLC was previously only available as a free add-on for purchases made during the four weeks following the game’s 13 February launch. The DAEMON X MACHINA “Prototype Arsenal Set” DLC is available at $6.99, €6.99, and £6.29 or your regional equivalent.

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With this DLC set, players can use it to customize their Arsenal mech and playable character with a unique and deliberately old-school look. As of now, the “Metallic Equipment Set” which was also included in the one-month promotional period, remains exclusive to early purchases and will not be sold separately.
Since the game’s launch on 13 February, it’s been received well by the PC community on Steam, with a “Very Positive” review score on the platform accounting for over 3,500 reviews, 92% of them being positive.
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If you’re not aware of what DAEMON X MACHINA is, it is simply described as follows:
Pilot your fully customizable Arsenal mech and join your fellow mercenaries in defending humanity from the corrupted machines and gigantic robots in this post-apocalyptic action game!
You play an Outer, someone capable of piloting these Arsenal mechs. The moon has been torn apart in this world, and somehow, you must survive in this apocalyptic scenario. You can check out some of our gameplay from Gamescom 2019!

Daemon X MachinaPublisher: NintendoDeveloper: MARVELOUS!Release Date: 2019-09-13Nintendo Switch
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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Now Available on Steam

Rockstar has announced that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is now available on Steam.

It is also available for a discounted price as part of their Steam Publisher Sale which will start February 2nd. The Definitive Edition can be purchased for 50% of at RM94.50 as opposed to its original price of RM189.00.

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In addition to modern controls, graphical and environmental upgrades, and other enhancements — these versions of Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is Playable on Steam Deck and support additional features including achievements and more.
Here are more details about each individual game:
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Grand Theft Auto III: It all starts in Liberty City. With the revolutionary freedom to go anywhere and jack anyone, Grand Theft Auto III puts the center of the criminal underworld at your fingertips, if you have enough guts to take it.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City: Welcome to the 1980s. From the decade of big hair and pastel suits comes the story of one man’s rise to the top of the criminal pile. Grand Theft Auto returns with Tommy Vercetti’s tale of betrayal and revenge in a neon-soaked tropical town full of excess and brimming with possibilities.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: Five years ago, Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson escaped the haze of Los Santos, San Andreas…a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs, and corruption. Now, it’s the early 90s. CJ’s got to go home – his mother has been murdered, his family has fallen apart, and his childhood friends are all heading toward disaster. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of cops frame him for homicide, forcing CJ on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and take control of the streets in the next iteration of the series that changed everything

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In addition to Steam, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is also currently available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via the Rockstar Games Launcher and will release later in January on the Epic Games store.

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TalesWeaver: Second Run confirmed, “advanced test” sign-ups open

TalesWeaver: Second Run has been officially announced after its associated trademarks surfaced last year. The Japanese release is planned to launch sometime 2022, establishing an official website and official social accounts. Additionally, TalesWeaver: Second Run will also be conducting an “advanced play” session, so a beta test.

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This is a mobile title based on the original TalesWeaver on PC, a work that’s 18 years old as of 2022. Expect the usual promises of added and / or improved battle elements, stories, visuals and sound effects, to be enjoyed by both veteran fans and newcomers alike.
From the previews available through 4gamer, it looks like a vertical play game with co-op elements that seem somewhat reminiscent of Granblue Fantasy‘s system. 20,000 players – 10,000 each for Android and iOS – will be able to participate in the beta. Recommended specifications are simply listed as “Galaxy S8 or later / Android OS 7.0” for Android, and “iPhone 8 or later / iOS 11.0 or higher” for iOS. Applications are open until 20 July 2022, 23:59 JST, while the testing period is scheduled for 25 July 2022, 14:00 JST to 1 August 2022, 10:00 JST.
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You can sign up for the advanced play session through the official website, while you can stay up to date through the official Twitter account here. Unfortunately, a global release does not appear to be mentioned, so stay tuned for that.

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Mortal Shell Release Date Announced

Dark Souls-inpired RPG Mortal Shell has a release date, and it’s closer than you think. The gothic action game announced via a new trailer that it would come to consoles and PC August 18th.

The trailer also shows off more of the game’s environments, which look as bleak and weary through the game’s foggy atmosphere.

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Coming Out Of Your Shell (While Armed)
We also get a glimpse of a new weapon in the game, a shoulder-mounted gun.  Judging by the trailer, aiming with it will pull the game’s camera over the player’s shoulder.
Previously, we’ve only seen the games playable mortal shells used one at a time. However, this trailer shows the player switching between them mid-combat. Given how the game’s developers have said each mortal shell has a different playstyle, this would make it similar to style switching in Devil May Cry.
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One of these skills includes a roll similar to the Old Hunter’s Bone in Bloodborne, allowing the player to turn invisible as they rolled. Similarly, a parry and riposte similar to the ones in Souls games is present.
Despite all the comparisons to Souls games, however, Mortal Shell has many mechanics born of the studio’s desire to make the genre their own. These include a hardening mechanic, which rewards timing to let you absorb hits. There’s also the game’s focus on names. The game will reveal a Mortal Shell’s name only after leveling up it up. Similarly, the game doesn’t tell you an item’s specific effect until it is used repeatedly.
Only two of the playable Shells in the game have received names, due to the names of the Mortal Shells being tied to progression in the game. These are Eredrim the Venerable and Tiel, both of which have received gameplay trailers. These gameplay reveals are all available via the Mortal Shell website.
Mortal Shell will be available on PS4, XBox One and PC via the Epic Games Store. A Steam version will be available at a later date.

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Relayer demo available for Playstation this February

Clouded Leopard Entertainment will be releasing the demo version of Relayer, Kadokawa Games‘ upcoming robot SRPG, on PS4 and PS5 for all regions, except Japan. It will be available from midnight local time, 26 February 2022. The full release is planned for 24 March 2022 worldwide.

The Relayer demo will allow you to play up to Episode 7 of the main story, 12 Battle Simulator stages, experiment with the Star Cube character development system, the shop and the ship menu. You will be able to carry over your save data to the full version so that you can continue playing from Chapter 8 onwards. Maximum unit level in the demo is 30, and you cannot earn trophies. You will be able to transfer your PS4 demo save data to the PS5 full version.

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One last restriction is that the demo is only playable if your console language is Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese or Korean. You will need to switch to any of these prior to playing the demo. Subtitles in French, Italian, German and Spanish will be implemented at a later date.
Do check out our interview with Kadokawa Games’ CEO Yoshimi Yasuda regarding Relayer here! If you’re wondering what the game is, here’s its overview:
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A next-generation robot SRPG set in a sci-fi alternate reality, in which Starchildren—humans who have been granted special abilities—take on an extraterrestrial threat known as the Relayers.
Command a squadron of Stellar Gear, humanoid weapons developed from the technology of ancient alien civilizations, to defend Earth from the invading Relayer aliens. Approximately 100 unique cutscenes play during battles throughout the game, and stage maps are all illustrated in high-quality, full 3D.
Relayer also features exciting special attacks such as Backstab and the Big Bang. Players must use a wide range of strategies in order to lead the Starchildren to victory!

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Island of Winds bringing Iceland’s magical, mythical past to PC and console in 2022

Independent developer Parity is excited to announce that its debut title, story-driven mythical adventure game, Island of Winds, is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC in 2022.

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Island of Winds transports players to 17th century Iceland, plunging them into a magical world teeming with trolls, giant spiders, and mythical creatures. Players will experience all of this through the eyes of the magic-wielding Brynhild, a member of the Balance Keepers who draws her magical power from the natural world.
Island of Winds is an adventure puzzle game set in an ethereal open world filled with creatures from the myths and legends of Icelandic folklore. Brynhild’s journey has her on a quest to find her mentor, Hrymja, that will take her through nine incredible landscapes that draw on Iceland’s stunning natural beauty. These locations range from the fiery Lava of Skjól to the treacherous Jökla lagoon and gleaming Obsidian Shore. Brynhild will face legendary creatures on her journey, such as the powerful and majestic Bear King, Hafgúfa – Guardian of the Sea, and the majestic elven lady Vör of the Oasis.
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Island of Winds’ core gameplay is at the center of these encounters, which focuses on rich story-telling, extensive lore, and intriguing puzzles. Spell-casting, combat, or unique empathy-based encounters systems are all available to the player as they must make split-second decisions on whether to resolve engagements by peaceful or violent means.
“The Island of Winds draws heavily on Iceland’s rich mythology to give gamers a completely new and captivating experience,” said Parity CEO Maria Guðmundsdóttir. “Iceland’s incredible, diverse landscape is the perfect backdrop for Brynhild’s adventures as she encounters a range of unique creatures on her travels. We’re looking forward to revealing more about the world, its inhabitants, and main protagonist Brynhild in the coming months.”

Features:

Nine gorgeous biomes to explore, each based on a unique emotion
Story-driven gameplay which explores Icelandic history, as well as Brynhild’s past
Encounter an incredible cast of never-before-seen creatures drawn from Icelandic folklore
An empathy-based encounter system that allows conflicts to be resolved peacefully
A magical open world environment full of secrets and mysteries for the player to discover

Island of Winds is set to launch on PC and PlayStation 5 in 2022. To get more news on Island of Winds, follow Parity on Twitter or visit its website.

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Dark Souls TTRPG Announced

Steamforged Games has announced a Dark Souls TTRPG (Table-Top Role Playing Game), letting you and your friends live out your adventures as the Unkindled.

Roll your dice beside the bonfire and link the flame 🔥 Dark Souls: The Roleplaying Game is coming. If you, too, would like to learn what lies in the heart of Lothric, add your name to the ranks of the Unkindled! https://t.co/H5cJHLEaWl pic.twitter.com/vYdY9hyCEh

— Steamforged Games (@SteamforgedLtd) December 22, 2021

Not much has been announced about how the game works- instead Steamforged have merely posted a teaser for the Dark Souls TTRPG to their social media, though you can see some of the dice used in the game.

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The game will be based around Dark Souls 3, judging by the teaser tweet directly referencing Unkindled, the player characters in Dark Souls 3.
Steamforged have a decently good reputation for producing tabletop games based on popular videogame IPs. Their previous productions include a Devil May Cry, as well as the currently in-production Monster Hunter boardgame and even the previous Dark Souls board game.
Interestingly enough, the Dark Souls board game did actually have a DM mode, where you could play the game more like a table top RPG akin to Dungeons & Dragons. That being said, this new game will likely lean more into that aspect, having more to do than simply cleaving your way through hordes of hollows.
In the teaser you can see multiple types of dice used for the game- while it’s hard to tell which types specifically are being used, it looks like it’ll be using at the very least, a d10 and d6 for various rolls.

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Uma Musume adds summer alts to the stable

With a new banner refresh that will last until 8 August 2021, we have the additions of summer alts for Special Week and Maruzensky to the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby lineup.

★3 [ほっぴん♪ビタミンハート]スペシャルウィーク（CV：#和氣あず未 さん）と★3 [ぶっとび☆さまーナイト]マルゼンスキー（CV：#Lynn さん）が登場！
ガチャで獲得すると今だけ2人はピース×90がおまけで付いてきます！#ウマ娘 #ゲームウマ娘 pic.twitter.com/PF6GyX1QsX

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As it the norm for Cygames titles and maybe just about every mobage, summer units are to be expected. For Uma Musume, we are getting two of them to start things off, where Special Week should not come off as a surprise, although the choice of Maruzensky is an interesting one.

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Unlike vanilla Special Week, her summer version is geared more towards making her a Betweener, though the option of Leader is there as well. As before, you can train her to take on the mid and long track distances, with her balanced training bonuses accommodating either one. What is really interesting about summer Special Week is that her unique character skill is a heal, which will proc as long two skills are activated at the middle section of the race. The flexibility and ease of proccing said heal means you can omit Maestro altogether, although you may still want it for the longer tracks.

Summer Maruzensky is also another interesting unit especially for a runner, since she comes fully kitted with all the heals. With that in mind, you can easily run her in just about any distance, which makes her just as versatile as her vanilla version, but at the expense of having less acceleration and speed up abilities. Her unique character skill has a rather specific proc condition in that you will need to trigger a heal (on top of being in the lead in the later half of the race), though not be difficult given how many she has.
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is currently available on Android and iOS for mobile, and DMM Games for the PC.
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Horse girls take to the track! Train up these cute horse girls to be the best of the best.

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MU Origin 3 SEA – 1 million Pre-registrations Milestone Reached

The SEA version of MU Origin 3 has reached the 1 million pre-registrations milestone, which is the last tier of the milestone rewards, according to a recent announcement from Fingerfun as the open beta test phase approaches. The upcoming open beta test will be filled with tons of events and rewards! Read on to find out more information!

MU Origin 3 is a reminiscence of the original MU Online game. Developed with Unreal Engine 4, the game aims to bring back tons of fond memories for the previous Players, recreating the all-too familiar maps, monsters, loots, and equipment. All Players now have a larger environment to explore in this vast 5 million square meter recreation of the MU Continent, ranging from the mysterious underwater city of Atlantis to the majestic mountains of the Glacial Peaks.

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Open Beta Test
Players can earn tons of rewards in the upcoming open beta test of MU Origin 3 by completing simple quests or missions. Besides the pre-registration milestone rewards, Players who participate in the open beta test will be further rewarded with a special 2-day gift package when the game officially launches.
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2-Day Gift Package: Hip-Hop Costume, Companion Rank Up Universal Shard (Orange) x5, Locke’s Spark x5, Blue Diamonds x200
The Locke’s Spark is a material that will 100% guarantee the success rate of upgrading your Wings while the Companion Rank Up Universal Shard (Orange) is an essential material for ranking up your SSR Companion. Join the open beta test and stay updated on our social communities to learn more about the specific events and rewards since these are things you definitely don’t want to miss.
Recreating the MU with a new upgraded gameplay
Game Modes
In addition to completing quests and leveling up, Players can participate in many other thrilling gameplay modes. You can form an alliance with your friends to take on hordes of monsters in the Grade S City battle, engage in large-scale wars in the Battle of Lorencia, or participate in the Demon Hunt to acquire new incredible equipment and rare materials.

Trading
Players will be able to trade items with other Players using the in-game trading system. Players have complete control over how much to charge for their valued things with self-determined prices.
Get to know your NPCs
In the original MU online, the NPCs are mostly Traders or just quest givers. There are almost no narratives or backstories for the NPCs. However, in MU Origin 3, Players can learn more about their favorite NPCs through dialogues and heroic questlines.

Sea Battle
The underwater city of Atlantis is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable maps on the Land of MU. Players can take part in fierce battles in this vibrant underwater environment, which is home to a variety of marine plants, corals, and fishes. Along with the improved graphics, Players will feel more immersed in this substantially improved aquatic world.

As we are approaching the launch of MU Origin 3, do not forget to follow the Official Facebook Page for the latest news. Also, if you have not pre-registered for the game, you can now do so via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Pre-register now to receive tons of rewards when the game launches.
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Immerse yourself in the fantasy world of MU and embark on an epic journey full of peril and challenges. Soar across the skies with mystical wings, dive into the ocean’s deepest depths, and charge across fields on fearsome mounts. Dominate the battlegrounds with destructive skills and smite your foes into oblivion. Experience the thrill of fast-paced exhilarating combat in grand siege wars or small-scale arenas. Here in the land of MU, everyone can gain unimaginable power and become a legend.

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Berserk The Golden Age Memorial Edition Announced

Aniplex has announced Berserk: The Golden Age Memorial Edition, a re-release of the 2012 adaptation of the iconic fantasy manga.

Airing in October, Berserk The Golden Age Memorial Edition will rebroadcast all three parts along with new scenes not featured in the original broadcast.

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It should be noted that the official website doesn’t mention if the Memorial Edition would maintain the movie-trilogy format, or if the series was being recut into a TV anime, like with Gundam: The Origin which was touched up but released in episodes.
“The Golden Age, the most popular among fans, was adapted into a trilogy and released in Japan and 16 other countries from 2012-13”, the statement reads. “In 2022, 10 years after the film’s theatrical release, it will make its terrestrial debut as a TV series from October 2022 as “Berserk Golden Age Arc: MEMORIAL EDITION”
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Note that this is based on translations of the quote, so it’s unclear if they mean TV series as in an episodic anime or a re-release of all three movies.

The Golden Arc is arguably the most iconic part of Berserk, featuring many of its most identifiable characters in their prime- such as Guts, Griffith and Casca.
While it technically falls under the second arc in the manga (after the Black Swordsman arc), many consider it the true start of the series since it cements the characterization of many characters going forward.
Berserk has drawn a lot of mainstream attention following the sudden passing of mangaka Kentaro Miura, with many fans sharing how the series basically influenced most of modern anime culture.

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[Gamescom 2019] Dragonball Z: Kakarot – Interview with the producer of Dragonball Z: Kakarot, Ryosuke Hara and our thought on the hands on of the game!

We’re are back again with Gamescom 2019. We managed to get an interview with the producer of Dragonball Z: Kakarot, Ryosuke Hara. We also mangaged to try out the game too as well so look forward to that.

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While we tried out the game, we noticed that the game is not exactly an open world game as expected. There are seems sort of restricted from players from proceeding the area. It turns out there are story based restriction area where players can’t visit the place until they have completed the required story. Let’s say if you are in Namek planet, you can’t go back to Earth until you finished the story on Namek. After that then, you can go back to Earth. You can also switch between the areas as well but not when it is restricted by the story progression.
There are four playable characters in Dragonball Z: Kakarot which is Son Goku, Son Gohan, Piccolo and Vegeta. Sorry, a correction. There are 6 playable character with newly revealed at the Gamescom 2019 that Cell Saga and Future Trunks will also be a playable characters in Dragonball Z: Kakarot. Within these six characters, you are able to choose freely on which character you liked. However, during the story sequence, you will be switched automatically to the character in that story. The developers wanted to stay true to the lore of Dragonball Z: Kakarot so they implemented this so the fans get to stick the main storyline of the Dragonball Z.
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Besides that, they introduced Bonyu a new character to the game as well! We can’t really say too much details on her but what we know is Bonyu is designed by the legend, Toriyama himself! Bonyu is a former member of Ginyu Force who left the Force because she doesn’t want to be a part of the oppression. She won’t be part of the main storyline but she will appear in some parts of the short sequence. That’s all we can get about Bonyu from the developer, Ryosuke Hara.
Another thing when we tried out the game we also noticed that talking to there are little voice over when it comes to chatting with the NPC. Not to worry! When it comes to the full game. There will be more voice over implemented to the game. Makes you feel a part of the world of Dragonball as the characters can talk outside the story as well.
Another great addition to the game that some of the filler episodes from the TV anime series Dragonball Z will also be in the game. Obviously, not all the filler episode will be in the game due to sheer amount of filler episodes inside the anime itself. For me, it is good enough that some made it to the game. Makes me feel the nostalgia all over again. Sadly, we can’t change the characters clothing nor changing the skin of the character. The developers wanted to stay true to the lore so the skins or the clothing will stick to the characters as the same as the original clothing.

Before meeting up with the producer, we just HAVE to try out the demo for Dragonball Z: Kakarot. Let me tell you the fight is so intense.  We actually surprised that Cell Saga uses Tien skill to multiply himself.  The developers must have thought that the balancing is boring because compared to the other Dragonball games, the boss is pretty strong. When we fight Cell Saga, Cell Saga was actually overwhelming. You can have up to 2 support characters. Each characters comes with unique abilities to help Goku on his journey.
Last message from the developer before we ended the interview is a lot of story content has been offered into the game. Experience the whole story that used to rock your childhood from the beginning. Please look foward for this game. Dragonball Z: Kakarot will be out on 2020.

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Seven Knights 2 opens English teaser website

International fans of Seven Knights can start celebrating, as Netmarble has at last opened the English teaser website for Seven Knights 2! The website can be found here, at present only barebones without details as yet.

Seven Knights 2 launched in South Korea in November 2020, with its Japanese socials opening up just a month ago, followed by its English socials. As you might expect, the game is a sequel to Netmarble’s original and long-running mobile RPG, Seven Knights, itself launched globally in 2015. The sequel is currently slated to launch in 2021 for Android and iOS.

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The website will soon be updated with information on the series’ iconic heroes, redesigned in 3D with photorealistic appearances. The sequel takes place 20 years after the original, with 46 heroes to collect at launch. Further details regarding pre-registration will be revealed in time. For the time being, you can keep up with any new updates through the official Facebook page and forums.

Outside of the “mainline” games, there’s an anime for the Revolution MMORPG and its associated game, and the Time Wanderer console game featuring Vanessa. Here’s an overview of the original Seven Knights:
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Experience a visually-striking RPG like you’ve never seen before!
We invite you to the world of Seven Knights Global.
★ PvP matches that keep you on your toes!
Fierce battles with lively tactics where you can fight with players from all over the world!
Your unique tactics and heroes will lead to victory.
★ Guild System ★
Make your guild rich and famous with your guild members!
Join the fierce Guild vs. Guild battles, Castle Rush, Siege Defense, and Guild Raids!
★ Extraordinary graphics!★
Fantastic graphics that go above-and-beyond the limits of mobile games!
Splendid and mind-blowing skill effects for 100+ heroes.
★ Experience special content that is unique to Seven Knights Global
▶ [Strategic Play]: You can synthesize your own deck with various Heroes, Pets, and Items!
▶ [Guild Content]: Building your Guild Castle, and playing Castle Rush, Guild War, Guild Dungeon, Siege Defense and Guild Raid!
▶ [Story]: A Massive story unfolds in the world of Seven Knights!
▶ [Mythical Awakening]: Discover the Mythical Awakening that can change the result of your battles!
▶ [Specialized UI]: Play endless strategies without difficulty using easy controls!
▶ [Heavenly Stairs]: Combine different heroes every day to attack!
▶ More content awaits you!

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Atlus Reveals Details Regarding Sea Exploration In Etrian Odyssey III HD

Following the release of information regarding the Story and Classes in Etrian Odyssey III HD last week, SEGA has revealed further details in regards to sea exploration and the many gameplay elements surrounding it.

In Etrian Odyssey III HD, players will be able to Plot a sea chart, engage in trade and customize the equipment on your ship to suit the many situations and encounters at sea such as whirpools and pirates.

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Oceanic Quests
Oceanic Quests is a multiplayer component of the game that allows five players to sail the seas together via the Internet or Local Network. Each player will be able to pick one of their adventurers to form a joint party to hunt the boss monsters roaming the ocean. Once the monster is defeated, players will be awarded equipment, limit skill items as well as other rewards.
The mode’s multiplayer component is purely optional however as players can also lead their own solo party to take on Oceanic Quests using the new Adventurer type Classes such as the Buccaneer, Sovereign and Arbalist.
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Another feature that players can experience through the multiplayer component is Bartering. As the name implies, this will allow you to trade items with other players which has no limits regarding how many items you can trade or what you can choose to trade. Besides that, you may also share guild cards which contains details on the completion rate of collections as well as the number of adventures the player has gone on.
There are also several locations that may prove useful to the player during their adventures which include:

Aman’s Inn
An inn where players can recover your HP and TP, treat ailments like petrification, or revive fallen party members. Items can also be stored away here.
Napier’s Firm
A shop where players can buy and sell weapons, armor, and items. The more materials you sell to the shop, the better equipment they will stock. You can also use the forge to craft new weapons.
Via Senatus
An establishment that serves as the political hub of Armoroad and act as a quest hub which when completing the missions will advance the story. Players may also report any new monsters or items they encounter here.
Butterfly Bistro
A bistro where players can accept quests, claim rewards, and collect information from other adventurers which can help move the story.
Explorers Guild
Players can register adventurers, form a party, and reorganize party members at this area.
Inver Port
A place where players can depart on a voyage or engage in multiplayer through Oceanic Quests. Players may also report discoveries here too.

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Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection which includes Etrian Odyssey III HD will be available for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on the 1st of June 2023. For further information you may refer to their website.

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Quintessential Quintuplets: Five Memories of My Time Announced for PS4 and Switch

A new Quintessential Quintuplets visual novel game has been announced titled ‘The Quintessential Quintuplets the Movie: Five Memories of My Time’.

The game will be released on June 2nd in Japan for the Nintendo Switch and PS4 and is being published by visual Novel house Mages (Steins; Gate, Famicom Detective Club).

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Here is the game’s announcement trailer:

“Confess Your Feelings to the Five Sisters in this Long-Awaited, Multi-Ending Story
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The Quintessential Quintuplets the Movie: Five Memories of My Time with You features a multi-ending story that changes depending on which sister you confess your feelings to. It is every Quintessential Quintuplets fan’s dream situation: “Futaro Uesugi confesses his feelings to each of the five sisters.” The player can craft Futaro Uesugi’s future with their own hands. There are 15 possible endings. Plus, there is a hidden route that can be unlocked after watching the ending for each of the five sisters, allowing you to enjoy the game many times over.”

The game will feature an original story about main character Futaro Uesugi and the five Nakano sisters going on a high school graduation trip to Okinawa. During the trip, Futaro’s goal is to get a kiss from the girl he confessed to and secure a future for a long-distance relationship as he goes to study overseas. Will he get the girl? That’s up to the player.
The game is being made to coincide with the release of The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie which will come out a few weeks earlier on the 20th of May. The movie acts as a finale for the anime adaptation.
The game will launch with both a standard edition and a limited edition which will come with a disk drama CD set in which each sister gets a scenario. Each scenario will be 30 minutes long, with a total runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The Quintessential Quintuplets the Movie: Five Memories of My Time will be available for the Switch and PS4 on the 2nd of June.

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The Witcher Animated Movie Trailer Features Rock Band ROTTENGRAFFTY

Netflix has released a special trailer for fans across Asia, offering another look at The Witcher Animated Movie. A new trailer for The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, has been released with a Japanese dub. The anime prequel to The Witcher series will also feature a Japanese track by Japanese rock band ROTTENGRAFFTY.

The world of The Witcher expands in this animated movie origin story. It is a prequel taking place before the events of the Netflix TV series. Before Geralt, there was his mentor Vesemir – a young witcher who escaped a life of poverty to slay monsters. But when a strange new monster begins terrorising a politically fraught kingdom, Vesemir finds himself on a frightening adventure that forces him to confront the demons of his past.

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The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf is written and produced by Beau DeMayo and co-produced by The Witcher Showrunner and Executive Producer Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and Studio Mir’s Kwang Il Han, who is also directing. It is a collaboration between Netflix and South Korean animation house, Studio Mir who had previously worked on Avatar: The Last Airbender and Voltron.
The group doing the feature song in The Witcher, ROTTENGRAFFTY is a Japanese rock band from Kyoto who had previously performed the 10th ending theme song for Dragon Ball Super.
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The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf premieres worldwide on 23 August 2021, only on Netflix! You can watch the English reveal trailer here.

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Working Towards Re:Legend The MMO – Our Exclusive Interview With DC Gan

From Early Access to multi-console release, 2021 is shaping up to be a big year for the team over at Magnus Games Studio. We had a chat with Re:Legend creator DC Gan about the road to 1.0, as well as his hopes and dreams for the farming sim/monster collector.

DC Gan (left) and his brother, Welson Gan (right)
With the most recent update, the team at Magnus Games Studio had implemented multiplayer into the game. This allowed other players to come into your game and help you with fights, as well as farming. While Multiplayer has been around before, Re:Legend’s new implementation locks it behind progression – you essentially have to finish the game’s tutorial quests before you can start engaging in jolly co-operation.

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Jolly Co-Operation
” Earlier this year before the Covid hits, we had multiplayer ready at the menu, and then we found out a lot of people are not familiar with the game. Just like how Dying Lights started, I think you have to go through certain tutorials and the basic fundamentals of the game, and then you unlock multiplayer with your friends”, he said.
He says while people hoping to jump straight into the multiplayer might be disappointed at the homework required of them, this was a decision made after considering all the feedback in the game.
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So, alot of people say, I think theres is a very big group of people with different kind of voices that give us a lot of opinions, there where we talk to our partners, our fans, some wanted straight multiplayer, but when we do that they say hey the game doesn’t have tutorial, we dont know what to do, can you work on something,
 “So it is not something we start off in multiplayer because you know it’s not an MMORPG, so it’s best to experience the game with a little knowledge with the fundamentals of the games”, he continues.
DC says that the decision to put the multiplayer behind a progression checkpoint was important to make sure the multiplayer experience was more than just a bunch of players running around asking how to do tasks.
“So, why we are trying to minimize this kind of thing, to make sure that player understand what they are doing and learned the basic fundamentals of how do the questlines work, how does the farming works, and then you are opening up a whole new world to play with your friends. That was the initial idea after we have taken a lot of feedbacks from the players” he notes.

The Road to 1.0
As developers of an Early Access game, the team at Magnus Games Studio have a tough balancing act- there’s implementing new features leading up to the game’s 1.0 release, as well as fixing issues from the last patch. On top of that, Re:Legend is also planning to launch on multiple consoles, so the team needs to allocate resources to making sure the game runs smoothly on those as well.
DC says that these expectations have created a unique working environment for him and the team.
“We have addressed with criticism and we have to make a new content, at the same time we are working on consoles coding. So there are more than those kinds of thing that is actually happening, so it is very important for the team to be more motivated because sometime as a service provider, as a game developer, people from all around the world will be awake when we sleeping right, so it is a very different kind of work environment”, DC says.

Early Access Expectations
However, DC also asks for understanding from the audience who might expect too much from an actively developing game like Re:Legend, instead comparing it to already-finished games.
“A lot of people are expecting early access to be a ready game, which mean its a bug free games which we understand that because a lot of developers are doing a great job out there, releasing an early access game”, he says. “The quality is  as good as the full games, I think for a young team being positioned as game developers on par with matured developers is a very hard exercise, mentally and skill-wise”.
Rather than complain about the comparisons, however, Magnus Games Studio has taken the challenge in stride, simply taking every opportunity they can to learn and make the game the best it can be.
“There’s a lot of things that the team when developing it might have thought this might be the best practice, but you go along and you find ‘eh, maybe something like the code structure should be reframed and the whole back end side should be changed’ “, he says. “That the reason what we been overhauling the system so many times. And I think, the mindset of a developer is very important”.
Obviously the team at Magnus Games Studio has a lot to be proud of with Re:Legend, but DC notes it’s easy to take things personally, especially when it comes to criticism. He says that it’s important to keep the team motivated when this happens, as well as getting the team to commit to a better product.
“So, the whole development team is actually reading the comments and looking at all the problems we have”, DC explains. “And like, for example, you’re an artist when people are criticizing their work on an update and they will feel sad for sure, because it is their creation”.
“But we try to talk to them, let them understand, be motivated, cause there a lot of things that is not final and spend a lot of time motivating our self and stabilizing our emotions,” he adds. “Yeah, I think that’s the hardest part to do while developing new content, and patching and fixing”.

Ambitious Multi-Console Plans
As previously mentioned, the game is gunning for a multi-console release. Being a small studio, learning to port to different consoles wouldn’t exactly be easy for the team. However, DC says this is where their publisher pulled through, making sure they could learn the ropes.
“We work with our publisher on this because we have a very short time frame”, he says. “If we were to learn it ourselves, it will take a lot of time. So, we are getting guidance from our publisher and we have a whole team”,
“One person is definitely not going to be enough so we have a whole squad of programmers that’s working on the ports for switch because the requirements for switch is very different, and the experience is very different, and the optimization is crazy”, he says. “It is something that is very challenging to make sure that you know it runs smoothly without the fps drop and we have to revisit a lot of our artworks, our scene setups, and the mechanisms behind all the VFX and stuff so it was time consuming”.

“Yeah, I’m [very proud of the team]. I am always proud of the team and the team will always be the best thing we have in a Magnus Game Studio”.

The Moment Of Truth
However, DC says the team’s blood, sweat and tears all paid off when they finally got the game running on the Nintendo Switch.
“It was like, our tears almost rolled down when we saw it on different consoles, when the first version was out a couple months ago. So, we were really excited and looking at the game finally”, DC says.
“Because we are a new studio, and we are an indie studio so for us it’s very lucky to have our games on different consoles, and words couldn’t describe how thankful and grateful we are to be at our current stage”, DC continues. “People are playing our game, and although we are learning but we have the opportunity to work with some of the best developers in the world, you know, tech teams in the world to learn, to guide us, and to see where the game is at playing with different controllers on the console it is mind-blowing, it is hell of a roller coaster ride experience”.
“Yeah, I’m [very proud of the team]”, he adds on. “I am always proud of the team and the team will always be the best thing we have in a Magnus Game Studio. Without the team definitely there is no Re:Legend so it’s a very important thing to have the team and take care of the team”, he says.

Of Multiplayer And Community
Outside of the team making the game, DC also had plenty to say about the game’s community. Although the game’s not even officially out, many of their early access supporters have created a good environment to support each other as they play through the game.
” What our communities are doing so they are providing services for other players so when they are being rewarded with their open trade for now. But we have yet to come up with something that directly from developers to the players, because we want them to create their own economy, create their own services value, and to create a long-term kind of, relying on each other”, he said.
“Because we want it to be a lively economy not so much of a relying on the developers kind of economy, because once we stopped giving, which means that you know the services might be stopped and people might not get the reward they want. So, we are encouraging we are creating it together with the players, like we talk to our communities, we try to help them you know, hey when you are giving your services, whenever a player is requesting for certain things, know we’ll patch them up”, he explains.
He says that communicating with the community is a good way to build good will with them, which is important for small studios.
“So, we are still a very indie kind of studio where we will talk to our community, we try to give them advice or help. We’re not just patching out the game and we don’t care, we work on our next patch, or our next content so we try to talk to them, we make them feel that the experience is fun when we are there building up together with them, so they are happy to be part of that experience where rewards come mutually from players to a player”.
“So even when we are not around when we are sleeping you know, the kind of synchronization still goes along. So that is the kind of experience that we are trying to build and for now, we are seeing it quite happily so the community will be there ‘hey you know I’m offering these, can they help me with um a or b or or c’ So yeah currently this is what the community is working on, and we are happy to see the change”.

Communicating With Your Fans
“I mean even though our community is not huge, we can still see people helping each other, you know asking questions and people are you know as too happy when they’re encountering a very special Magnus. In fact, we have enabled boss taming in this patch so people are happy to share how they got the bosses, how to evolve it and yeah, we love reading how they’re helping each other”, he says.
“We have crafted it that way, and it was a very hard journey to start with because we have to reply everything ourselves and we have to help them until a certain stage where it’s matured and people are actually helping each other like how we started helping them so which I think it was a very good practice”
“In our Discord channel there are different players who are there ,and when you join the discord channel you know that who is basically working on which and who’s the tycoon who has the most gold, and who is always there to help players and stuff”, DC says.
As a result, DC says that this sense of community is much closer to what the game strives for, and they won’t be doing randomized multiplayer, instead only allowing people to join each other’s worlds by invitation.
“We are trying to keep the community small playing with the people you know so that people dont steal your crops, all your fishes and yeah that’s the reason why you only invite the people you know, that’s why we try to have the control over the open community where we have moderators, we have admins, to make sure we go through their games”.
According to DC, Discord’s various community-building tools really help the community grow with each other.
“We have specific channel to make sure that you post your services there, you post your thing that you do, and you are an RPG-ish player so you help out with boss fight you know, and people who looking in their team there just like a lot of RPG games, cause what we are trying to built here is a very organic kind of old school rpg experiences. Because we grow up playing those kind of game, so we definitely want our player to talk to people.
“Its not just a game you just click and playing with random people, just like it or not, you will have to stick with that experience. So that is a very cool experience, but for us we want it to be unique, we want you to talk to your friends about the game a lot, because when you guys are up together, in the game, livestreaming it, then like ‘I found something’ it’s that kind of experience what we want the player experience.
“So thats why we are making the circle close, play with people you know, and you can talk about that with friends over the phone call, or Discord, and in game just to make the experience a good want on like what we had when we were younger, we play quad game with friends, or with families, people we know, to make sure where we hang out in real life we’re still talking about the game”.

Keeping Things Wholesome
Of course, with the prospect of an all-ages community, DC says it’s important to keep things wholesome. While we were doing some freestyle work-shopping of ideas, he laughingly dismissed the idea of stealing romantic NPCs from other players.
“We just wanna make sure that the game is healthy, that the children, because a lot of parents are playing the game with their family, so their brothers are playing, their sisters are playing, so we want to give them a very good kind of education, experience as well”, he said, in defense of matrimonial piety.
“So we try to make the game as healthy as possible. That’s why you won’t see blood in the game, it’s all replaced with hearts and stars, and romance is gonna be, you know, when you’re committed to someone, you go all out:.
“That kind of thing, for some people, new age players, it might feel dull and straightforward. As a parent, as a grown-up, you do want to convey certain positive energies and positive messages towards the new generation of kids who are playing this type of game who missed the Digimon or Pokemon or even the Harvest Moon kind of franchise. So that is the reason we want to bring all those memories that we had, all the positive vibes that we had in the game, back in Re:Legend”, he says.

Release Windows And Next-Gen Plans
Of course, with the game’s release window ever-approaching, DC had considered fans would be expecting a next-gen release for the game. However, with the many challenges 2020 has brought, DC says it’s better to temper fan expectations than to over-promise.
While the game would have a simultaneous release for all its currently-announced platforms in Q1 of 2021, he says that ultimately the final date is out of his hands as it would be sorted out by the publisher. As for next-gen releases though, he says while it’s not out of the cards, it’s not being worked on just yet.
“[It’s] Because we don’t want to put in too much high hopes, or pressure  on the current programming team. We wanna make sure they get a good time to rest, not throwing too much stuff to them”, DC says. “It is good to have all these kinds of things, as a game developer we want them to be healthy, at least have a balance between work and life so that when you’re working on a project there’s more productivity, and at the same time, they’re not burned out to the max”.

The Hopes For Crossplay
With the game still in development, there’s always a strong urge to ask about future plans for the game. And as more and more games adopt Cross-Play, it was inevitable that we’d bring it up in our talk with DC. Suffice to say, he also saw the question coming.
“We are getting that question almost every day, even from our emails, our inboxes, our DMs… We’ve seen a lot of success cases with bigger brands, bigger developers. We’ve discussed this with our publisher”, he says.
“For now we can’t really reveal any information on that, because it’s still under discussion. Because we do have that kind of mindset, and also that target, to have crossplay. But it all depends on our capabilities, and our possibilities, and our opportunities on the First Parties”, he continues.
“Because it’s going to be good to have, and it’s going to be really helpful to merge different communities from different consoles to work together towards a goal playing the game together from different backgrounds. But at the same time, reality-wise, we have to make sure that technically, our capability is there, which we are exploring and we are eager to make that work”, he ends.

Re:Legend The MMO?
When we asked DC for his blue-sky dream project, he was surprisingly quick to answer.
“To make it an MMO”, he says. “I think that’s something I definitely want to do for Re:Legend. If we have unlimited resources, and timeline, all those kind of things, I think bringing Re:Legend to be an MMO will be a great thing. We always joke around, with my brother, because we always want to see if we have the amount of resources that we have and timeline, having Re:Legend as Re:Legend online, seems fun.”.
“Yeah, we’ll have more dungeons, bossfights, raids, yeah it’s gonna be a very different kind of gameplay, where you have daily missions. We will have a lot of MMO aspects in it. Damn, that’s a game I wanna play now”, he laughs.
He also took this opportunity to weigh in on other issues, such as gacha mechanics. While he understands the appeal of them, he says he’s not fully on board with the idea, preferring microtransactions instead.
“Yeah, we wanna make sure that you get what you paid for. At least microtransactions is a way for you to show gratitude towards the dev team. But content wise we definitely want it to be fair”, he says.

Holiday Cheer
DC says fans can expect to look forward to a special festive update for Re:Legend. He was mum on the details, though he did tease a little of what we can hope to expect.
“We are having a Christmas patch, a content update for Christmas, special Christmas only Magnus, and some new Magnus and some event islands, that is maybe going in to the game for Christmas which is coming in a couple of weeks” he teases.
“But something is definitely going to be a Christmas content patch which is a very certain thing, and Magnus, special Magnus those are the things that we have confirmed. But there’s too many things that are still going on and we have yet to bundle up all the contents so it’s very hard for us to give a full detail”, he says.
It’s pretty obvious from our talk that DC Gan has a really good idea of what he and his team are aiming for when Re:Legend makes its way to a full release next year.
Thanks again to DC for taking the time to talk with us, and readers can pick up Re:Legend on Steam now via Early Access.

Re:LegendPublisher: 505 GamesDeveloper: Team MagnusRelease Date: 2019-08-30Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
A Malaysian-developed, JRPG sim-hybrid game! Play a hero who lost their memories. Raise magical monsters known as Magnus, grow crops, make friends, and challenge other powerful Magnus solo or with up to four friends!

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ONE PIECE PIRATE WARRIORS 4 available today!

It’s time to go a-swinging and swashbuckling with the Straw Hat crew, as ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is available, TODAY, in Japan! Worldwide will need to wait a little longer. Go through the adventure solo, or bring up to four friends as your own merry crew through online play. Do those exclusive missions with your buddies as you relive the adventure of the manga/anime in your hands.

The latest in the ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS series has the biggest cast yet, with over 40 playable characters, including bosses Big Mom and Kaido. Fight against, and with them! With select characters returning from the third game of the series, relive the Dressrosa and Whole Cake Island arcs! The Wano Country arc is part of an original story within the game, so you have that to look forward to too.

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Some characters will not be returning, much to some fans’ dismay, surely, but DLC is being considered. You can learn more about that via our interview with producer Katsuaki Tsuzuki! Who knows, if you fans are loud enough, movie favourite characters could be joining the crew, smashing it up in style with the rest of them. Take a look at some of our Carrot gameplay while you get ready for ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 to be available!

ONE PIECE Pirate Warriors 4Publisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentDeveloper: Bandai Namco EntertainmentRelease Date: 2020-03-27Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
Fight hordes and hordes of enemies as you join the fray as one of the characters in ONE PIECE!

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Two Foot Tall Shin Ultraman Figure Has Been Unveiled

A new Shin Ultraman Figure has been revealed by Bandai Namco that measures up to around two foot or 60 centimeters in height.

The figure official named the “Jumbo Soft Vinyl Figure Ultraman” will cost 35,200 yen. It will release in Febuary 2022.

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Here are some pictures of the figure at different angles:

This figure was designed based on and made the promote the upcoming movie Shin Ultraman, a new Ultraman movie set in a new continuity, directed by Hideaki Anno, the creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion and Shin Godzilla.
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The movie was originally supposed to release this year in 2021 to coincide with the franchise’s 55th anniversary which is supposed to be this year but it was delayed into an unspecified release date due to the covid-19 pandemic. This movie will also shortly be followed by another ‘Shin’ style tokusatsu reimagining, Shin Kamen Rider, also directed by Anno which will release in 2023.
The design of this Ultraman was based on a sketch by Anno which was made in 2018. Anno had previously directed a fan-made Ultraman short film called “Return of Ultraman” when he was still a film student.
The 2 foot tall Shin Ultraman Figure is currently available for pre-order on Rakuten.
It’s a little on the expensive side being 35,200 yen ($350/MYR1288) but you do get a lot of Ultraman for that price.

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Frostfall – a gorgeous mobile battle royale in beta to hold a tournament with over 1,000 USD prize pool

Good news everyone! Frostfall by Dusk Games is holding The Emberhold Invitational, a 2-hour challenge where the top 3 players will take home $700, $200, and $100 respectively this weekend! If you haven’t heard of Frostfall, it is a gorgeous game that features battle royale experience designed specifically for mobile.

By combining over 7000 unique items, you will get to play as both traditional fantasy classes like a Rogue, or innovative classes like a Speedy Pacifist. With only 5 minutes per match, each match is exciting, chaotic, and unique.

In order to join the tournament, you must first download the beta on your iOS devices (only the first 10,000 will get access). It will be held on May 12 from 11AM-1PM (PT) or May 13 from 2AM-4AM (MYT). The top 5 players who accumulate the most “Honor” over the 2-hour period will receive rewards up to $700 USD.
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Don’t miss out the chance to earn some extra cash if you are interested! For more information about the tournament, you can check out the official site.
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Black Myth: Wukong Release Window Announced

The Journey to the West-inspired action RPG title – Black Myth: Wukong has announced its release window of Summer 2024.

The release window of the game was announced in a stop motion video over on the official Black Myth: Wukong social media account on Weibo. Although, the specific date of when the game will release is not confirmed, so we can only wait for more news.

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Alternatively, you can check out the video over on the game’s official Youtube channel:

For the unfamiliar, Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG developed by Game Science that revolves around the player playing as Sun Wukong from The Journey to the West Chinese novels. Even including a plethora of references from the original novels.
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It’s also interesting to note that the team behind Black Myth: Wukong had also previously released a trailer during the Lunar New Year for the Year of the Ox. Perhaps we’ll be seeing one last trailer during next year’s Lunar New Year, but only time can tell.
For more details and information about Black Myth: Wukong, do check out the game’s official website here.

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BLEACH Mobile 3D now available to play on mobile devices

A few days ago, we reported about the pre-registration of BLEACH Mobile 3D. Now, the game is officially out for both Android and iOS devices. Developed by KLabGames who was also behind some exciting mobile games such as Love Live! School Idol Festival and Captain Tsubasa: Tatakae Dream Team, BLEACH Mobile 3D is definitely another must-try game.

BLEACH Mobile 3D is an action RPG that lets players venture into a 3D open world based on the popular anime series, Bleach. Almost all the characters in the anime are in the game with the exact voice actors and players will be able to form their own squads by choosing their favourite characters. Furthermore, the 360 degree free rotation angle of view allows you to explore locations in the Human World, Soul Society and Hueco Mundo to your full liking.

As for the game modes, there is a real-time PVP mode that includes the Unlimited Multiplayer Hueco Mundo’s Big Brawl game mode. If you don’t feel like going into multiplayer, you can always head into the single-player missions.
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Sonic Origins Plus Has Cute Additions But For A Higher Price

Sonic Origins Plus is a new DLC expansion pack for the Sonic Retro collection that was released last year with several new features including a number of Game Gear titles and the adorable Amy Rose as a playable character. This will also be the first time that the collection will get a physical release will all the DLC included.

To clarify, these will be our first impressions of the new DLC. We previously reviewed Sonic Origins when it was released last year so if you want more details on the main game check there. We found that while the new DLC from Origins Plus is good, it also has some faults with audio performance and ultimately doesn’t do much to fix one major issue with the Origins Collection: that it’s a little overpriced.

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Amy Rose
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The Sonic Origins Collections allows you to play through the four classic Sonic Genesis games: Sonic The Hedgehog 1, 2, 3 (and Knuckles) and CD, as either Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles, and now with Origins Plus you can play as Knuckles in Sonic CD (which feels like it should have been there in the original release) as well as Sonic’s favorite fangirl Amy Rose and she’s pretty fun.
She plays a lot like Sonic himself in terms of handling and moveset but what separates her from the others is her hammer. When jumping you can press the button a second time and Amy will spin with her hammer giving her a wider hitbox that helps her more easily reach enemies and bust down walls. It’s a cool feature even if she’s not all that different from the other characters.
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I also really like her sprites. They’re brand new but feel at home alongside the original Genesis sprites of the other three while still maintaining a lot of her bubbly personality. Overall, if you’re a fan of Amy she’s done pretty well here.
The Game Gear Games
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The other new feature of the game is that you now have access to twelve Game Gear Sonic titles which include the following:

Sonic the Hedgehog (Game Gear)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear)
Sonic Chaos
Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble
Sonic Drift
Sonic Drift 2
Sonic Spinball
Tails Adventure
Sonic Labyrinth
Sonic Blast
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
Tails’ Skypatrol

It sounds like a lot but if I being honest I don’t think the Game Gear is that good in general. Sorry if I’m stepping on someone’s childhood but none of them have aged very well with very, it’s clear that the Game Gear lacked the blast processing to make Sonic as fast as usual so a lot of the platformers like Sonic Blast and Sonic Triple Trouble make him feel very stiff and strangely slow, not to mention with very odd looking sprites. If I’m being honest, my favorite of these was probably Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine since it’s a puzzle game that plays a bit smoother since the pace is slower.
It doesn’t help that many critics have pointed out that a few of these games like Sonic Chaos were also available on the Sega Master System and that those versions tended to be better due to the lack of screen crunch making it hard to see what’s in front of you.
They’re not completely unplayable but after a few hours of trying out different Game Gear titles, I kinda just wanted to go back to the Genesis games. The emulation is also questionable and the audio quality is incredibly poor, sounding very tinny. The classic Sega voice single sounds like nails on a chalkboard.
Improvements to The Original
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As previously mentioned one of the larger issues with the original Sonic Origins is that there were notable glitches across the game which were eventually patched out with later updates. After playing Origins Plus, I didn’t have any recognizable glitches. The gameplay was each game was fast and fluid as you’d expect of Sonic The Hedgehog games.
Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for the price. The original collection was criticized for its $40 price tag, seen as too expensive for four old Genesis titles alongside a table of different DLC and pre-order versions. Origins Plus while only being $10 USD as DLC doesn’t feel like it adds much on top of the base game, with just one new playable character, who’s not that different from Sonic, and a bunch of smaller titles haven’t aged that well and aren’t that well emulated.
If that’s not enough, the physical version of Origins Plus also goes for $40 while the original digital vanilla version is also $40, meaning that users could have gotten more content for cheaper if they just waited a year. The classic Sonic games are fantastic but if they’re all your after, there are also more affordable ways to play them including the Sega Ages versions of Sonic The Hedgehog and Sonic II which you can get on the Switch for just $16.
Sonic Origins Plus
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Ultimately whether you want to get Sonic Origins Plus really comes down if the new additions are worth a higher price.
If you want to play the classic Genesis Sonic games, these are perfectly good ports and the extra bonuses like the animated intros and concept art are nice additions. Being able to play as Tails, Knuckles, and now Amy adds some great replay value to them but outside of that and I suppose Knuckles in Sonic CD (again, I feel that should have been in the original version) I don’t think there’s much to Sonic Origins Plus. I you played those Game Gear games as a kid then maybe you’d get more out of it, but I didn’t do much for myself especially when they hed me grasping for the volume controls.
As I previously said, there are more affordable ways to access these games even on the same consoles and I’m not sure the extra content really justifies the steeper price. The genesis games are fun blast from the past but you can’t help but feel that Sonic is grabbing a few more coins than he really needs.

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Torchlight: Infinite global closed beta commences

Torchlight: Infinite has begun the next round of closed beta testing, and this time, it’s available to global players! As with the previous session – itself limited to United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand – there’s no fixed end date to note at the start, with announcements to follow as needed.

From the Torchlight: Infinite FAQ on TapTap, this closed beta is available for all regions, so global players can rejoice. As long as you’re logged in to the same TapTap account, all data will be synced across platforms you may play the game on, eventually deleted when the test ends. Guest account data will be lost when uninstalled during the testing period. If you still have the previous beta client, you’ll need to uninstall it and reinstall according to your email instructions.

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The game remains a TapTap exclusive, with invitations sent out to pre-registered users. iOS users will need to try for limited slots through TestFlight, so you might want to join the Discord server for them. Emulators nor controllers are currently officially supported.
You can check out our impressions of the first closed beta test here, and compare that experience with your own. New features have been added and optimizations made, so be sure to give it a good shake!
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ChronoBlade now out for Android and iOS

First made available for the now defunct Ouya game console, ChronoBlade has finally made its way to the Android and iOS platforms. This hybrid RPG side scrolling brawler is a callback to a genre which was popular on the 16-bit consoles. Synchronous multiplayer means you can now play with your buddies without having them next to you with another controller.

There are total of four playable characters whom you can further customise with various equipment. The progression system lets you alter your character further as you level up. There is a repertoire of more than 30 different attacks to use, both on the ground and in the air, which you can chain together to create combos. This creates a great level of depth and facilitates your playing style.

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