New name, old name – Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town review

I must preface this review of Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town with a disclaimer: I am incredibly incompetent and terrible at life simulation games, unfortunately. It’s not exactly being hopeless at the controls – though that in itself is also a problem – but that I generally do not find the appeal in games like these. Still though, it’s a remake of a game in a fan favourite series of life sim games with its own quirky history, so I can give it a fair shake to see if it can capture someone like me.

FARM HAND STARTING OUT

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In this Switch remake of the original Game Boy Advance title, you have more options to choosing your player character: the “OG” farmer boy, an alternate boy model and two girl models. Still, it’s pretty limited by modern standards, with the most you can change is your skin colour. You can go to your wardrobe to change outfits, but it’s not the customization heaven that you can get in Stardew Valley.
Most eligible bachelor in town.
There are now also “difficulty” options, with the ability to start out with more crops and higher selling price to take life a little easier. The other difficulty is just the regular game. The gameplay loop is pretty simple since it is a life sim in its more or less purest form: till your land, plant crop seeds, care for animals if any, go round town chatting up the residents to gift them things or maybe do some favours, marry someone.
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There are new marriage candidates in Brandon and Jennifer, besides the existing cast. New to the remake is also the Best Friends system, essentially the ability to marry someone of the same gender with the Best Friends system. All marriage candidates will have the heart meter show up, so you can start planning who to pursue once you’ve gone around seeing who you like best.
HI, I’M NEW TO TOWN
You can really find yourself drowning in text and tutorials right off the bat. You can access them pretty much at any time at the bookshelf in your home, to familiarize yourself with the basics. Options in general are quite lacking for this game, in regards to text speed and keybinds – at least for the Switch version. It’s not a big strike against the game, but I just had to say I fumbled with them, not being used to it.
Three presets are available.
Your tools take up a separate inventory, starting with four slots and scrollable on the bottom left of your screen. You can access your tools with the marked box inside and outside your home, and seeds are also considered part of your tools. If your tool selection is full, the item will automatically be sent to your box, so you can mass buy those seeds if you need to without worry.
As you till around, you can find power-ups to increase your stamina, and coins. Doing tasks will gradually level up skills, reminding me of my stint in Rune Factory. I’m not sure if it was just me bumbling around or not, but it felt like time moved really quickly. Maybe it’s just the first day, as the subsequent days seemed more reasonable. The opening times of non-residential buildings are handily written on the boards outside, so there’s no reason for me to stand outside the grocery store on a Tuesday when it says it’s closed except that I don’t know how to read.

The hotspring is very readily accessed, so you can jump to it once you’ve tilled and tossed and watered your crops. Imagine my surprise when I saw that my One (1) turnip seed bag could be tossed on Nine (9) tiles… it’s a lot of work to say the least. The Spring Mine is right next to the hot spring too, so you can go digging like a mad man and recuperate when you return to the surface.
SORRY, GRANDPA
The controls seem a little awkward, but I think I just need to get used to it. Unfortunately, I don’t feel like the gameplay loop is compelling enough for someone like me. I’ve mentioned Rune Factory and Stardew Valley, and I have difficulty playing either game on my own, and Friends of Mineral Town is no different. That isn’t a mark on the game; it simply just isn’t for me. I cannot offer suggestions as to how what could help me commit: I do like quests to set a goal, but isn’t one of the appeals of these “casual” life sims is the lack of them?
My personal feelings aside, it’s not a bad game at all. I find separating the tools and inventory really nice, so the anguish of the limited space of your first backpack doesn’t feel as bad as it could have been. You can toss things into the selling bin, and actually confirm the items you want to hawk off, instead of dropping it in and realizing your mistake a second later. You can also save at any point in time without having to trek back home in a panic if your battery is running low or someone’s yelling at you to put down your game.
Maybe another time 🙁
The art has been updated, and the 2D art is all pretty cute and appealing. The 3D models feel a little off for me, but your mileage may vary. All in all, if you’re already a fan of Story of Seasons, there’s no reason for you not to get this remake of Friends of Mineral Town, especially if you’re keen on wooing your favourite resident as the same gender (bros for life, gal pals).

Pros
Cons

Best Friends system to woo same gender resident
Customization lacking for a modern-day title

Upgraded graphics
If you’re not already a fan, it’s probably an easy skip

Handy QOL updates

FINAL SCORE
7.5 / 10

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Fate/Grand Order cast to appear at Anime Festival Asia 2018

Following up on their announcement of Fate/Grand Order being a feature game for the event, the organisers for Anime Festival Asia dropped that its cast members will be making an appearance too.

As a last minute announcement for its final main stage event, three seiyuu will be showing up, and they are none other than Kawasumi Ayako, Takahashi Rie and Tanaka Minami. In addition, Shiokawa Yosuke, Creative Producer for the FGO Project from DELiGHTWORKS will be accompanying the three to perhaps shed more light on the game and the direction it will be taking.
The stage event takes place on 1 December 2018 at AFA 2018, so keep your calendars checked!
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SEA Game Awards 2020 Winners

As Level Up PLAY continues, we’ve had the awards presentation for the SEA Game Awards 2020. The event was a  showcase for great talent from across the SEA region.

The winners for this year’s SEA Game Awards were incredibly diverse, representing Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. They included prestigious studios such as Streamline Studios, as well as many smaller teams such as Cellar Vault Games’ Short Creepy Tales: 7PM.

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On top of that, we had a good showing of student work as well, with UOW Malaysia KDU‘s students winning way more than just the Best Student Game category, even going so far as to charm the audience into giving them the Audience Choice Award.

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Here are the SEA Game Awards 2020 Winners, by category:
Grand Jury Award
Short Creepy Tales: 7PM by Cellar Vault Games
Rising Star Award
Fallen Knight By Fairplay Studios
Audience Choice Award
Don’t Stop The Party by UOW Malaysia KDU
Best Technology
Bake N’ Switch By Streamline Studios
Best Visual Art
Short Creepy Tales: 7PM by Cellar Vault Games
Best Game Design
Short Creepy Tales: 7PM by Cellar Vault Games
Best Audio
Love Esquire by YangYang Mobile
Best Storytelling
A Space For The Unbound by Mojiken Studio
Best Innovation
DeLight by Dream Tree Studio
Best Student Game
Don’t Stop The Party by UOW Malaysia KDU

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Nexon Korea celebrate Maple Story M Korea with a funky song

Maple Story M have launched in Korea for quite awhile now, and to be exact its already been 1000 days. Nexon Korea uploaded a funky video to celebrate their 1000 days old game!

Maple Story M global version launch last year 25th July, which is close to hitting a year celebration. Hopefully we also get an English version of a similar video and have a good laugh.

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ROG Phone Expected Price To Be Around RM 3,000

The Asus ROG Phone was just revealed a couple of days ago during their Media Event just before Computex Taipei 2018. They had also revealed the specifications of the phone which is powered by a Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 CPU processor with 128/512 GB, 8 GB RAM. The phone also has a 6-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 2160 pixels, 402 ppi) display. It has a Dual: 12 MP + 8MP rear camera and packs in a Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery at 8.6 mm device thickness and weight 200g, running on Android 8.1 (Oreo).

Though the expected launch was revealed to be somewhere within this year starting from Taiwan, then mainland China, South East Asia and Japan – and then later on Europe and North America, the price was not revealed yet. Following the prices of such high-end phones released by other brands like the Razer Phone or even the OnePlus 6, they are usually priced at RM 2,800. However because the ROG Phone is a phone specifically made for gaming that comes with the clip-on fan, the Aeroactive Cooler, it could cost about RM 3,000 or slightly more.

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Apart from the Aeroactive Cooler, the ROG Phone has other peripherals that are sold separately. Those peripherals like the TwinView Dock, Asus WiGig Dock and the Mobile Desktop Dock are expected to be scheduled for August or September. They will be sold in bundles so it will be packaged to a specific need depending on what users need.
*Do note that these are just speculations based off the pricing of the latest phones with pretty much the same specs. This does not confirm the exact price of the ROG Phone at all.

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The Witcher: Monster Slayer AR Mobile Game Announced

In a recent video trailer announcement on the 26th of August, a Witcher AR Mobile Game titled The Witcher: Monster Slayer made by the newest addition to the CD Projekt Red Capital Group that focuses on mobile projects called Spokko.

In this video trailer, the player will act as a Witcher to hunt down the many monsters set in the dark realms of The Witcher. Said in a press release by CD Projekt Red, “The Witcher: Monster Slayer will be set before the The Witcher games.”

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The game will be featuring console-grade visuals and with gigantic, life-sized monsters and players will get to explore the world around them while tracking, studying and fighting monsters both new and familiar. The game will also feature a real-world time cycle alongside real-life weather so that players can use that mechanic to gain the upper hand during combat.

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Players will have to brew potions and oil, craft bombs alongside monster bait as well as upgrading your character to take down these beasts with a first-person AR combat system.
Although the release date has yet to be announced, the game will be available for both Android and iOS devices. For more information, check out the official website for more details.

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Death Stranding Announced their World Strand Tour!

Death Stranding just announced their tour all across 10 different countries! Here’s the list!

Paris (30 Oct 2019)
London
Berlin
New York
San Francisco
Tokyo
Osaka
Singapore
Taipei
Seoul

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Wow, they’re gonna go all over the globe! I sure hope I get the chance to visit them when they are in Singapore! I want to hear the baby’s voice from the controller!
What do you want to try out during their tour? Let us know in the comments down below!
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Death StrandingPublisher: Sony Interactive EntertainmentDeveloper: Kojima ProductionsRelease Date: 2019-11-08PlayStation 4
Connections. In this fractured world, Sam Bridges is working to bring the world together. With his cargo and trusty Bridge Baby, what will he see?

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NieR Re[in]carnation opening movie revealed

At the previously announced NieR Re[in]carnation livestream that took place yesterday, the opening movie for the upcoming mobile game of the NieR series was revealed. You can watch both the stream and the OP of the game below:

Pre-registrations remain open for the game, currently slated for a 18 February release alongside a Nier Automata collaboration. There’s been more milestone rewards added to the list, which originally consisted of:

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100,000: 100 Jewels
200,000: 400 Jewels
300,000: 600 Jewels
400,000: 1,800 Jewels
500,000: 3,000 Jewels
1,000,000: 3,000 Jewels, 1 Gold Mama Statue

The portal indicates there’s been at least 700,000 pre-registrations thus far, with new milestones at 600,000, 700,000 and 800,000 and an update to the grand 1 million milestone, giving out more Jewels and other additional materials. In the lead up to the game’s launch, a countdown follow and retweet campaign has begun on the Japanese side, giving away some canvas art illustrations.
For the uninitiated regarding the gameplay, from the closed beta, there were two parts to the game: world exploration and battle system. The White Girl will run around in a 3D rendered world to designated spots on the mini map, occasionally having character banter along the way. To progress further in the beta main story, you will need to have a completed Weapon Story. In Weapon Stories, there will be both cinematics and battle sequences, the latter of which can be done both manually or automated. Battle parties will comprise of three characters, capable of attacking, using a unique skill or their equipped weapon’s skill.
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The North American / Europe release remains unknown for now.

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Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition to make its way to iOS

While Street Fighter IV itself launched in 2010 for the iOS, the game has gotten a huge makeover an update for its latest iteration in the form of Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition. The core game remains largely unchanged, although the graphics are now far more refined. In addition, there are three new playable characters as well as support for wider devices.

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Ibuki, Dudley and Poison have been added to the roster, bringing the total fighter count to 25. Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition also added support for external controllers and gamepads,  making the experience closer to its PC and console counterparts.
That is pretty much all Capcom has revealed about the game thus far. Expect Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition to launch on iPhone/iPad sometime around summer 2017.
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What Is Fate/Strange Fake: The Strangest Fate Spin-Off

Fate/Strange Fake, another entry is the Type-Moon Fate/Series will be getting on OVA adaptation titled ‘Fate/strange Fake: Whispers of Dawn‘. The anime will be adapted by A-1 Pictures who previously did the Fate/Apocrypha anime and will air in July of 2023.

So what is Fate/Strange Fake? The title certainly describes it well. The concept began as an April Fools joke before being made into a proper light novel series in 2015. The novels are written by Ryohgo Narita, the man behind the popular Baccano and Durarara series, and illustrated by Shidzuki Morii who has designed several Fate servants including Ishtar, Ereshkigal, Tristan, and Semiramis.

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In the Type-Moon New Years’ Eve stream, a new preview trailer of the OVA was screened:

The series is well summed up with its’ title: it’s about a ‘Strange Fake’. The novel revolves around a ‘Fake’ Holy Grail War created by an organization of American mages using the data of the Third Fuyuki Grail War, taking place in the fictional city of Snowfield, USA.
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The Servants/Masters
The result of the grail being an improper copy is that many of the servants come across as strange, and are summoned by equally strange masters. Here are each of the servants/master pairs in the war:
Lancer (Enkidu)/Wolf:
So if Strange Fake is famous for anything, it is the place where Fate’s interpretation of Gilgamesh’s best bro Enkidu originated. Despite being described as a savage beast-man, Enkidu here is an androgynous Bishounen. His original master dies and their Wolf Familiar becomes his new master. The Wolf acts pretty much like a regular wolf with no interest in the Holy Grail War.
Archer (Gilgamesh)/Tine Chelc:
Yup Gilgamesh is back and pretty much exactly how he always is: arrogant and douchey but with Enkidu here, he has different priorities than winning the war. His master is a 12-year-old Native American girl named Tine Chelc. Despite being an actual child, Gil is surprisingly ok with working and taking orders from her.
Rider (Pale Rider)/Tsubaki Kuruoka:
This is where it gets really weird. Tsubaki is another little girl trapped in a coma due to her parent’s experimenting on her. Her servant is the Pale Rider, one of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse and the embodiment of pestilence. Rider communicates with Tsubaki from her dreams and enacts her childlike wishes.
Caster (Alexandre Dumas)/Orlando Reeve:
Reeve is the police chief of Snowfield and a veteran mage. His servant is Alexandre Dumas, the author of ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ and ‘The Three Musketeers’. Like other authors turned servants, he’s completely useless in battle but has an OP noble phantasm that allows him to recreate other noble phantasms. Dumas is also a letch that spends most of his time gambling, eating, and hitting on girls.
Assassin (No Name Assassin)/Jester Karture:
Assassin in Strange/Fake is yet another Hassan I Sabbah… sort of. She was a candidate to be a Hassan (leader of the historical Assassins) but was turned down for being too powerful and fanatical. Oh, and her master Jester? He’s a vampire and his goal is to use the grail to wake up a giant vampire alien death machine to destroy the world. They’re quite the pair.
Berserker (Jack The Ripper)/ Flat Escardos:
Jack The Ripper has appeared in Fate before but this Jack is very different from the leather-clad loli of previous works. Since Jack The Ripper’s identity was never uncovered, Berserker Jack has no true appearance so he takes the form of various other people. Even he doesn’t know his real identity. Flat is one of the more normal masters, being an over-enthusiastic student from The Clock Tower who studied under Waver Velvet.
Saber (??????)/Ayaka Sajyou:
Ayaka was originally the protagonist of Fate/Prototype but this version is a completely different character. Like many Fate/protagonists, she’s a muggle that was roped into the war and doesn’t really want to be here. Saber’s identity is a mystery but without spoiling anything, he’s a highly successful noble that is cheerful, loves fighting, and really wants to be more like King Arthur (he is one of the few sabers in the series with no connection to King Arthur). Also, there originally wasn’t even supposed to be a Saber class in the war due to its imperfect nature, yet here he is. You’ll have to find out why by watching the OVA.
The Cast
The anime is being made by A1-Pictures with Shun Enokido and Takahito Sakazume as the directors. They also acted as the animation directors for A1’s Fate/Apocrypha anime. Daisuki Ohigashi (Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045) will write the script and Hiroyuki Sawano (Promare) will compose the soundtrack.
According to Siliconera here are the confirmed voice actors for the Japanese and English dubs:

Ayaka Saijo: Kana Hanazawa
Saber: Yuki Ono
Archer: Tomokazu Seki
Lancer: Yu Kobayashi

And here’s a list of the confirmed English voice cast.

Ayaka Saijo: Anjali Kunapaneni
Saber: Ben Balmaceda
Archer: David Vincent
Lancer: Marin Miller

Fate/Strange Fake
There are more characters (including more servants) introduced as the volumes go on but going into more details would be spoiling the plot. The light novel is yet to be finished which is probably why it’s getting an OVA adaptation as opposed to a full series. I will say however it does get even stranger.
It feels like Narita wanted to fully explore just how eccentric the Type-Moon universe could possibly be with this project and he very much succeeds. Hopefully, more people will see that when the OVA drops at the end of the year.

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Legendary Acquires Rights To Street Fighter New Feature Film In Development

Legendary Entertainment has acquired the film and TV rights to Capcom’s Street Fighter, according to deadline.

In their report it is said that Legendary Entertainment is currently working on a feature film with Capcom as well as all future projects.

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It is important to take note as well that there is no release date mentioned at time of writing in regards to the feature film in development.
This is not Street Fighter’s first attempt at appearing in mainstream media however as in the past we have had a few live-action adaptations.
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Most notably, Universal’s 1994 Street Fighter that starred Jean-Claude Van Damme and a decade later 20th Century Fox’s own adaptation with Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li in 2009.
Both these movies unfortunately did not receive box office success.
However, with the recent surge of good video game adaptations following HBOs The Last of Us and Paramount’s Sonic The Hedgehog movie, perhaps this is a good sign that good video adaptations are a thing and Legendary Entertainment could take cues from these successful adaptations and utilize the licensing rights to produce a Street Fighter film or TV series that fans and newcomers can both enjoy.
Legendary Entertainment themselves are no strangers to video game adaptations as they were involved in Detective Pikachu and the Warcraft movie.
In any case, its great to see more intellectual properties being adapted into different mediums and hopefully they take creative risks with them but also treat the license with respect.
Street Fighter is a long beloved fighting game that is coming out with its latest title, Street Fighter 6 releasing later this June.

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Harvest Moon: One World will have Xbox One release

Natsume CEO Hiro Maekawa revealed that the next entry in the company’s hit farming game franchise, Harvest Moon: One World will release for the Xbox One.

In a post on Natsume’s community website, Maekawa wished all fans a happy new year and expressed empathy towards those who are suffering due to the ongoing pandemic, before sharing information about One World.

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Previously, only PS4 and Switch versions were announced for the game. In the US, its release date is set to be on 2nd March 2021. In Europe, a Switch version has been confirmed, slated to come out on 5th March 2021.
However, the new announcement states that One World will also get an Xbox One release. According to Maekawa, the Xbox One release will be for the US. Natsume will reveal the console’s release date in the near future. Currently, there is no mention of an Xbox One release in other regions.
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Besides the Xbox One release, the CEO also informed that Harvest Moon: One World is “the biggest Harvest Moon game in its history having wide areas and exciting villages to explore while experiencing a farming life”.
The fifth title developed entirely by Natsume, Harvest Moon: One World is a farming simulation game that remains true to its series’ roots while being bigger than ever. It is published by Natsume and Rising Star Games. Previously, both companies also published Harvest Moon: Light of Hope, the best-selling Harvest Moon title in the series.

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[UPDATE] Attack On Titan Tactics revealed by DeNA

For those who have been following our content for a while, you might remember about Tencent’s official Attack on Titan mobile game (we even tried it out during TpGS 2018). The game seems to be dead now as there were no updates from the officials since March but fortunately, we got the good news saying that DeNA is also working on Attack on Titan mobile game!

*Update: The game is officially titled Attack on Titan Tactics. Judging from the new trailer, the game is a tactical RPG that will be played in portrait mode.
Check out the trailer below:

A teaser website is launched following the announcement by DeNA, indicating that the game is set to launch this winter. You can also view illustrations of the series’ key characters along with their iconic lines on the teaser site. Meanwhile, the domain name of the teaser site suggested a tactical mobile game as well.

These are all we know for now, stay tuned for more updates about the new AoT mobile game! Are you excited to hear this news? Share your thoughts with us below!
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Check out the character illustrations below:
Erwin
Hitch
Gelgar
Annie
Hange
Mikasa
Jean
Keith
Mobilt
Levi
Petra
Rico
Armin
Marlowe
Ymir
Connie
Eren
Krista
Sasha

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Epic Games acquires parent company behind Fall Guys

Fortnite creator Epic Games acquired Tonic Games Group, the parent company of developer Mediatonic, the studio behind Fall Guys. Both Epic Games and Tonic Games Group have not revealed the exact sum of the deal.

In Mediatonic’s blog, the developers reassured fans by stating that the game will remain purchasable on Steam and PlayStation. Furthermore, the acquisition will not affect players’ gameplay. The developers also expressed interest in bringing content from fellow Epic Games IPs Fortnite and Rocket League over to Fall Guys.

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According to Tonic Games Group Co-Founder and CEO Dave Bailey:
“At Tonic Games Group we often say that ‘everyone deserves a game that feels like it was made for them.’ With Epic, we feel like we have found a home that was made for us. They share our mission to build and support games that have a positive impact, empower others and stand the test of time and we couldn’t be more excited to be joining forces with their team.”
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Back in 2019, Epic Games acquired Psyonix, the creator of Rocket League. This acquisition resulted in the game leaving Steam and appearing as a free-to-play title on the Epic Games Store.
As for Fall Guys, the game is heading to Xbox One and Switch later this summer.

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

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ROG Phone Review – Priced from RM3499, this is undoubtedly one of the best gaming smartphones so far

We have been waiting a long time for ROG Phone to launch in Malaysia, and now the wait is finally over! ROG Phone will be available in Malaysia soon at RM3499 (128GB RAM) and RM3999 (512GB RAM)! We have got the chance to experience the ROG Phone beforehand as well, so check out our full ROG Phone review below if you want to know how it performs while running the most popular mobile games!

The Design
ROG Phone comes in a combination of tough, precision-crafted 2.5D and 3D curved Corning Gorilla Glass on both front and rear. The body features a bold futuristic styling with diamond-cut highlights and copper detailing too! ROG Phone is having a 6-inch 18:9 AMOLED display with an ultrafast 90Hz refresh rate as well as a superb 1ms pixel response time. No doubt your gaming experience will be blur-free and smooth using the display.

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The device is also comfortable to hold, especially thanks to the new phone layout that optimize landscape gaming experience. It comes with an additional side-mounted USB-C connector, HDMI output, gigabit LAN and headphones so that it won’t be awkward if you charge a phone while gaming. The side connector allows ROG Phone exclusive expansion modules such as Mobile Desktop Dock and TwinView Dock too.
The device offers 3 unique AirTrigger touch sensors – 2 at the top of the display for landscape mode gaming, 1 for portrait mode. Of course, they are programmable for any on-screen actions such as aiming and firing, which means you can gain two extra fingers to control gameplay! The sensors only need a light touch to trigger, however those with small hands (like me) might not be able to press it precisely at first (you will need to get used to its location).

As a gaming-focused smartphone, ROG Phone is featuring a great cooling system called 3D vapor-chamber cooling inside so the device could maintain its temperature at a decent level. Not to mention that it comes with an AeroActive Cooler, offering an extra cooling boost for your heavy gaming needs.
Well, the best part of ROG Phone’s design is definitely the Aura RGB lighting on the rear. It has an illuminated ROG logo on it that could display gorgeous lighting schemes including breathing, strobing and color cycling. You can even customize the lighting effects for different scenarios via the ROG Game Center.

ROG Phone Specifications

Size: 158.83 × 76.16 × 8.3mm
Weight: 200g
Color: Black
Display:  6-inch 18:9 AMOLED display
Resolution: 2160 x 1080 pixels
CPU: 2.96GHz specially-binned Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core Processor
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 630
OS: Android Oreo 8.1 and ROG UI
Memory:  8GB RAM + 128GB/512GB ROM
Camera:

8MP Front Camera
12MP + 8MP (120° wide-angle) dual-rear camera

Battery: 4000mAh with Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging

The Camera
The cameras of ROG Phone is more like a basic setup that you will get on the most smartphones nowadays. The dual rear camera is 12MP + 8MP (with 120° wide-angle), while the front-facing camera is 8MP – a decent value for a gaming-focused smartphone like ROG Phone.

The camera still offers great camera performance though, thanks to its AI Photography features such as AI Scene Detection, AI Photo Learning and Real-time Beautification. There are a few PixelMaster camera modes too, which includes Panorama, Time Lapse and 8 types of filters.
The Performance and Battery
ROG Phone aims to take mobile gaming performance to the next level, and we think it succeeded. It is powered by Snapdragon 845 Octa-core processor that is speed-binned for maximum performance, as well as Adreno 630 for incredible graphics performance. We experimented the device with a few popular mobile games and unsurprisingly, it is providing an impressive gaming experience that meets our expectation.

We tested the device with PUBG Mobile, Black Desert Mobile, ARK: Survival Evolved, Arena of Valor and Identity V under their best graphics settings. Noted that we are testing the games with X mode on and AeroActive Cooler equipped.
From the video, you could see that ROG Phone runs every of the games seamlessly. Even ARK: Survival Evolved, a very performance-demanding game that many other phones couldn’t run it well, is running pretty good at around 25 FPS on ROG Phone! The device stays cool after all of our game testings as well.
ARK: Survival Evolved
There is also a Game Genie feature allowing you to speed up your device, adjust your AirTrigger buttons, record gameplay and even set up Macro (automatically plays a game by setting up the sequence of screen tapping)! The X mode mentioned earlier helps to free up all background RAM, optimize gaming performance and maximize the efficiency of the AeroActive Cooler too.

ROG Phone is having a massive 4000mAh battery, however due to the high demand on power for its gaming features, it uses up the battery pretty fast. Gladfully, it supports fast-charging as well as the ASUS HyperCharge if you are using the bundled ROG Phone power adapter.
Conclusion

Available at RM3499 (128GB ROM) and RM3999 (512GB ROM), ROG Phone is something you should definitely own if you are looking for a gaming-focused phone and if you have the budget. Aside from the phone itself that is already powerful, it comes with various accessories that offer even better mobile gaming experience too, and (in our opinion) these are worth more than its price!

ROG Phone is available for pre-order now (October 22) until November 4. You can drop your order online at Lazada or Shopee, or ASUS Brand Stores if you are purchasing it offline. For more information, you can visit the official site or Facebook!

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First 4 Figures Dark Magician Statue Even Comes In Original Colors, And Is Available For Preorder

First 4 Figures has announced the new Dark Magician statue from Yu Gi Oh, adding to their line of statues from the anime series.

The statues are available for preorder now, with a deluxe “Definitive”  version and a normal “Exclusive” version with varying levels of effects and detail. On top of that there’s a normal release that’s identical to the Exclusive Edition sans lighting effects, but that doesn’t appear to be available for preorder.

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The standard “Exclusive Edition” statue costs USD 154.99 (MYR 655.13) , and comes in two colors- the anime-accurate Purple or the card-accurate Blue. Additionally, you can get both as part of the “Exclusive Edition Combo” for USD 274.99 (MYR 1163.07).
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The Exclusive Edition also features LED effects in the summoning circle behind Dark Magician, as well as glow-in-the-dark orbs on the Dark Magician’s Magician’s Rod.
Similarly, you can get the deluxe Definitive statues for USD 364.99 (MYR 1543.79), in either blue or purple. Completionists can also get the Definitive Combo Edition which includes both, for USD 699.99 (MYR 2960.61).

Similar to the previously announced Blue Eyes White Dragon statues, the First 4 Figures Dark Magician statues’ Definitive Editions feature the character hovering over the stone tablet, along with light-up level stars at the base. It also includes additional effect pieces, simulating the Dark Magician’s signature attack.
Dark Magician is the signature monster of Yugi and the Pharaoh Atem, protagonists of the original Yu Gi Oh anime. Based on the spirit of the Pharaoh’s servant, the monster appears in all the iterations of Yugi’s deck, and gets an updated redesign in Yu Gi Oh! Dark Side of the Dimensions.

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Hatsune Miku x The Battle Cats Collaboration (again)

Hit virtual idol Hatsune Miku is back again with a collaboration with the mobile game title The Battle Cats. The collaboration period will be available on August 7 2020 11:00 till August 21 2020 10:59.

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– Gameplay Synopsis –

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The Battle Cats is a tower defense game where players select a team of unique and weird looking cats to fight off enemies in all different settings.
The gameplay revolves around sending your army of cats onto the battlefield in order to defend your main base which is referred to as the “cat base”.
– Limited time collaboration gacha –

The limited timed banner will include:

Megurin Luka
MEIKO & Neko
Nekoruka

– Limited stage collaboration appearance –

The collaboration limited stage featuring the characters of Hatsune Miku will be reprinted. At the collaboration stage Hatsune Miku, a lot of collaboration limited characters that the Wanko Corps had become Miku appeared. Players can also receive the limited rare character “Neko Miku” by clearing the stage.
The collaboration stage “MIKU EXPO” is a stage where the world live tour of “Hatsune Miku” will take place. You can get a lot of experience value by clearing the stage. The collaboration stage “MIKU CHERRY” is a stage where you can enjoy Miku’s live performance with a special outfit! This is an intense muzu stage where you can get various items by clearing the stage.
Players can also enjoy listening to some of Hatsune Miku’s popular songs such as “Senbonzakura” and “Teo” at some of the collaboration stages.
– Collaboration event reprinted in Ranking Room –

The game will be holding a ranking event called “Mikumiku Kayosai” for a limited time at the cat dojo “Ranking no Ma”. This is an arm test event where many Hatsune Miku characters will appear.
– New collaboration PV released –

For more information and future updates on the game, do check out their official website.
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The Battle CatsRelease Date: 2015-09-20Android, iOS
Command your Cats with simple controls in a battle through space and time! No need to register to develop your own Cat Army! BATTLE WITH ALL THE CATS!!

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Fatal Frame gets Atelier Ryza and Other Costumes

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is coming out this Halloween and it wouldn’t be a Koei-Tecmo without some cute girls in cute costumes. To that point, they are offering a costume based on Ryza from the recent hit RPG Atelier Ryza for the main character Yuri. It will be an early purchase bonus costume for those that get the game on day one.

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The digital deluxe edition of the game will also include a costume for Miu Hanasaki based on a character from Fatal Frame 3: The Tormented.
These won’t be the only way costumes in the game, however. The previous unlockables costumes of Fatal Frame 5 that we’re in the original Wii U version will return with the exception of the Nintendo costumes.
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There will also be some new costumes that can be unlocked. These include swimsuits, gothic lolita costumes, and even a groom costume for Ren, the one male character in the game.

If you’re going to be taking pictures of ghosts, I suppose you’ve got to look your best, and in an Atelier Ryza costume.
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water was originally released on Nintendo Wii U in 2014. It is now being re-released on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X on October 28th.
The producer of the game has said in an interview that he would love to make a sequel and continue the series so consider picking it up if the game sounds interesting to you.

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black WaterPublisher: Koei Tecmo GamesDeveloper: KOEI TECMORelease Date: 2021-10-28Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Mt. Hikami was once worshiped as a sacred place where a unique religion was taught.

The water on this mountain is believed to house spirits, and there is a teaching from this region that “humans are born from water and return to it at the end of their lives.”

As a result, “people looking for death” come to this mountain and experience their last moments while they come in contact with the mountain’s water. They believe this is the proper way to end their lives.

Several peculiar rituals and customs still exist on this mountain, and many bizarre and unfortunate occurrences have supposedly taken place here.

This story takes place on Mt. Hikami, a mountain believed to be a sacred place, and revolves around Yuri Kozukata, Ren Hojo and Miu Hinasaki who act as the three protagonists whose stories are interwoven in this mysterious and dream-like tale.

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Arknights Lappland Nendoroid now available for pre-order

One of the wolves of Siracusa can be yours to obtain, with pre-orders for Nendoroid Lappland of Arknights now open!

From the popular smartphone game “Arknights” comes a Nendoroid of the enigmatic Lupo, Lappland! She comes with three different face plates including a standard expression, a crazed combat expression and a happy expression. She also comes with her two weapons as optional parts. Her Wolf Spirit is included as well, allowing you to recreate both her skill as well as her Elite 2 appearance. Be sure to add Nendoroid Lappland to your collection!

Priced at ¥6,300 or your regional equivalent, you can get Lappland’s acrylic keychain as a pre-order bonus. Pre-orders will be open until 3 June 2021, 12:00 JST. Release date is slated for November 2021.

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Bonus keychain.
Both Exusiai and Texas have Nendoroids as well, if you fancy completing the Trading Post trio should orders open for re-releases in the future. Alternatively, you can check out the Exusiai Elite 2 scale figure which has pre-orders open until 20 May 2021, 12:00 JST.
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For Arknights fans clutching their wallets in fear, the CN server will be having their second anniversary stream 24 April 2021, which will presumably see new merchandise besides upcoming updates the global servers can look forward to. The stream will be on bilibili.
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Arknights GlobalPublisher: Yostar IncDeveloper: HypergryphRelease Date: 2020-01-16Android, iOS
Take on the role of a key member of Rhodes Island, a pharmaceutical company that fights both a deadly infection and the unrest it leaves in its wake. Together with your leader Amiya, you’ll recruit Operators, train them, then assign them to various operations to protect the innocent and resist those who would thrust the world into turmoil.

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

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Content Creators Plan To Hold #savetf2 Peaceful Online Protest

Classic online multiplayer FPS Team Fortress 2 (TF2) hasn’t been doing well nowadays, this had led to several content creators who are fans of the game to hold a peaceful protest, starting the trending hashtag ‘#SAVETF2’.

Many TF2 fans have remarked that the game is currently near unplayable due to a problem of bots and hackers overrunning the game. So far Valve has done little to nothing to attempt to fix the problem.

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In order to get the word out about the game’s problems, content creators wish to hold an online social media protest to send a message to Valve. Save Team Fortress 2 and make it playable for users to enjoy.

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Here is the plan according to @TF2OutofContext:

Let’s get all eyes on us!
On May 26th we will all post about how much we LOVE and CARE of TF2 and sign it off with #savetf2
No direct aggression and harassment towards valve!
We will be representing the TF2 COMMUNITY, so let’s do it RIGHT! ❤ pic.twitter.com/7Ck78E2XTz
— TF2OutofContext (@TF2OutofContext) May 24, 2022

The starters of the movement have stressed that protestors should not harass or send hate to Valve even giving examples of the type of comments that should be posted.

Team Fortress 2 was first launched in 2007 and quickly became of the most popular games Valve has ever published. The title would be the forerunner of the class/hero shooter genre that games like Overwatch would later evolve from.
It was also a big part of the late 2000s/early 2010s internet culture thanks to its large modding community. The nine classes were memorable characters that would leave their mark on video game history and star in the hilarious ‘Meet The Team‘ videos.
I personally remember staying up all night playing the game with friends. While I don’t play much nowadays, seeing it slowly die to bots and hackers isn’t how I’d like the game to end.
As such, I say #SAVETF2!

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Idle Moon Rabbit now available globally

Idle Moon Rabbit from Able Games has launched globally for mobile devices. As its name suggests, it is in essence, an idle RPG with cute rabbit girls.

Here’s an overview of the game:

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Non-stop farming with unique skill combinations!
Wipe out darkness with skills that look good and feel good!
Go on a journey to recover the Moonlight with Lyn the Moonrabbit!
▶Various skills with unique effects and impact never seen before in Idle games!
Combine various skills and wipe out groups of monsters in one blow!
Power up your character and enjoy the thrill of combat! *Boom!* *Crash!*
▶Diverse weapons and powerful growth system!
Collect Moonrabbit’s wondrous Pestlezookas!
You can get the best weapon just by playing the game! Watch your damage skyrocket as you power up!
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▶Let’s get stronger! See how your characters change as they become stronger!
Generous rewards that keep on coming and characters that evolve with the rewards!
Beautiful graphics!! Spectacular skill effects!! Cute characters!!
Get plenty of rewards and accelerate your growth! Plus ultra!
▶Epic boss battles!
Defeat the boss with your unmatched mechanical skills!
Dodge! Hit! Knockdown! And defeat the boss! Easy, right?
Story of Moonrabbit Lyn, the Guardian who opposes the darkness
Follow the story of Moonrabbit Lyn, the Guardian who lost the Moonlight to darkness!
Clear each chapter to advance the story and defeat powerful bosses with Lyn! Save the Moon together!
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Idle Moon Rabbit GlobalRelease Date: 2022-06-10Android, iOS
Follow the story of Moonrabbit Lyn, the Guardian who lost the Moonlight to darkness!
Clear each chapter to advance the story and defeat powerful bosses with Lyn! Save the Moon together!

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An interview with Elicia Lee, the lady behind GameStart Asia

If you are a gamer in Southeast Asia, you might have heard of GameStart. Being one of the most awaited gaming conventions in Southeast Asia, GameStart Asia showcased everything gaming-related. Its 4th edition will be held on 14 & 15 October 2017 at Singapore’s Suntec Convention Centre. GamerBraves was honoured to interview Ms Elicia Lee, the organiser of GameStart Asia for a little talk about this gaming convention.

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Q: What motivates you to start GameStart?
I’m a gamer, and when I was working in EA, was exposed to all these amazing game events around the world, like E3, Tokyo Game Show and Gamescom. Southeast Asia was always pretty neglected since it’s a smaller market than the US or EU, but from holding small EA fan events, I saw that we had tons of passionate gamers here, who didn’t have the opportunity to travel to attend the big overseas events (including myself). After I left EA, I decided to create a gaming event that I as a gamer, would want to attend. I was also sick of people telling me that the gaming market in Singapore and SEA were a low priority, so I wanted to prove that we had a super passionate, active gaming community here, and in 2014, 12,000 other gamers proved me right.
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My objective now is for GameStart to be a key event for gamers as well as the professionals in the gaming industry, not just in Singapore, but across Southeast Asia.
Q: GameStart is Singapore’s largest gaming convention. Is it difficult to put such an event together? What kind of process does it involve?
GameStart is a true labour of love. It’s a hard work and can be both mentally and physically taxing, but the positive feedback we get from visitors and seeing people enjoy the event makes it all worthwhile.
We do a post-mortem after every event to evaluate what went well and what didn’t, and take in feedback from our exhibitors, partners, and visitors. We then start our planning for the next year, a couple months after the event is finished, working out floorplan, programs, which guests to invite etc. Compared to most events, GameStart is quite involved with our exhibitors and partners, so we actively work with them to coordinate and plan how to maximise their content at the show. We also run our own content in collaboration with local communities, such as Retro DNA, cosplay and Doujin Market with Neo Tokyo Project, and our annual FIFA tournament. We usually start our marketing and PR about three months before the event, with a heavy focus on social media. Putting the actual event together requires a lot of logistics and coordination, schedule planning, manpower management, stage rehearsals, guest management and more.
Ironically, I tend to miss seeing a lot of content during GameStart, because the team is usually busy running around and ensuring things are running smoothly.

Q: What was the biggest challenge you faced in the history of organising GameStart?
I think the biggest challenge, especially in the first couple of years, was convincing jaded game companies of GameStart’s potential and gaining their buy-in. A lot of people were sceptical that a game convention would work in Singapore, and some others had been burnt by previous events. So my team has had to work very hard at proving ourselves over the last four years. This is also why I have eternal gratitude toward all the exhibitors, communities and partners who took the risk and supported the first GameStart event. Without them, GameStart might not be here today.
Q: GameStart’s target audience is mainly Asia, have you considered holding it in other countries such as Malaysia or Thailand?
We definitely have plans to move out into the region but are still considering our next steps. If things go well, we could have something to announce within the year ?
Q: In your opinion, what are the key differences between gaming conventions in Singapore/Malaysia versus the rest of the world? What can local gaming events learn from overseas events?
Each gaming convention is a bit different, depending on the country its in and the audience it caters for. I haven’t been to any gaming events in Malaysia, but from what I hear, they are similar to Singapore in that they are more community-focused, with strong community support. The larger conventions overseas tend to be run by corporate entities, who are more focused on bringing in triple A exhibitors and have less community content. Culturally, I’ve observed that conventions in our region tend to lean more towards Asian and Japanese style games, but that could be because those publishers are more willing to invest in events here compared to the Western ones.
There are a lot of things we can learn from other events, which range from operational processes like ticketing and queuing, to program planning, marketing, and general event management. GameStart takes inspiration from conventions like Tokyo Game Show, Taipei Game Show and PAX, and we localise it for South-east Asian gamers.
Q: What are your views on the various first-party platforms (PS4, Xbox One, Switch) relative to the gaming market as a whole?
I think they are a key part of the overall gaming ecosystem, and provide a gaming experience that other platforms cannot. Especially in Asia, a lot of people driving the games industry today, all grew up playing console games, and this shaped who we are and our love for gaming. I would love to see all three companies do well, which will benefit both the industry and gamers overall.
Q: How do you and your team support indie developers?
One of the objectives for GameStart is to support and help highlight talent and creators from Southeast Asia. Through our Founders Base area, we offer heavily subsidised booths for indie developers to exhibit and show their games at the event. We also work with the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) to offer developers under their PIXEL Studios incubation program the opportunity to show their games at GameStart. We also have a partnership with Taipei Game Show, where we host indies from Taiwan at GameStart and likewise, they host indies from Singapore who are keen to reach the Taiwan market.
In 2016, we also organised an indie pitch session, where indies from the region had the opportunity to pitch their games to two Japanese publishers – Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and DMM Games.
I am constantly looking for new avenues to help promote developers from our region, as I’ve seen some awesome games made here, but many do not have the opportunity to showcase them to a larger audience.

Q: We’re aware that GameStart Asia has worked with major players like Sony Playstation for past events. Are there any notable exhibitors or events taking place at GameStart this year?
Unfortunately, we’re still quite early in the planning stages now so I can’t announce any names, but I am confident that a large number of last year’s exhibitors will return this year, and we’re in talks with some new exhibitors as well.
GameStart 2017 highlights (for now):

We will have a larger space this year (3 halls compared to 2 halls in 2016).
The consumer exhibition will be 2 days this year (compared to 3 last year), on 14 & 15 October.
We will be organising a B2B programme on 13 October, in partnership with with a well established international awards organiser, in conjunction with GameStart.
We will have an analogue gaming area this year (card and board games).
South East Asia Major, the region’s largest fighting game tournament, will return to GameStart.
Doujin Market will also be returning to GameStart, in partnership with Neo Tokyo Project.

More details will be announced in the coming months!
Q: When can interested gamers purchase tickets to this year’s event, and where is the best place to do so?
We will launch our early bird tickets online around July/ August, so do check our website and Facebook page for updates. Standard tickets will be available from our website and selected retailers in Singapore, as well as at the door during the event.Q: Any words of advice to gamers who wish to break into the gaming industry?
Do research on what you’d like to do, and what experience and skills are required. There is a lot of opportunity in the gaming industry now, as more overseas companies open offices in Southeast Asia, and the indie development scene is also growing very quickly. Networking and community events are also a great way to make contacts in the industry.
Thanks Elicia for giving us some insights on gaming events!! Previously working in EA Singapore’s online team, Elicia Lee left EA Singapore for her own marketing agency, Zombits before starting to organise GameStart Asia. GameStart Asia’s 4th edition is just a few months away, check out their website or Facebook page for updates if you are interested!
If you want to read the Chinese version of the interview, please head over to Wanuxi!

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Gawr Gura Birthday Merchandise Available For Purchase

Cover Corp has announced the release of special merchandise commemorating the birthday of Gawr Gura, Hololive EN’s most subscribed Vtuber.

Japanese residents can get the special birthday merchandise via the Hololive Booth website, while overseas fans can get them from Geek Jack. While Geek Jack doesn’t have a mention of which countries it does and doesn’t ship to upfront, its supported currencies include Euros, Australian Dollars as well as Singaporean dollars.

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This merchandise includes a special T-shirt based on the design of Gura’s own hoodie, with a matching bite pattern on the side. On top of that it also includes a foam mousepad printed with Gura’s face, letting fans rest their wrists on Gura’s cheeks.
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You can also get a special collection of Alarm voicelines, done by Gawr Gura. These can be downloaded immediately after purchasing them.
Finally, buying the complete set of merchandise will also entitle you to a special Gawr Gura birthday postcard, done by illustrator Icomochi. The whole collection costs SGD 134.19 (MYR 413.66).
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Gawr Gura is arguably the most popular member of Hololive EN, having rocketed to more than 2 million subscribers on YouTube, and at the time of writing is sitting at 2.88 million. Her recent new outfit reveal stream is sitting at 1.9 million views. She debuted last year as part of Hololive’s English branch.

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The Vampire Dies in no Time will get a mobile game

It’s finally The Vampire Dies in No Time‘s turn to get a mobile game, by Paradigm Shift. They’ve only just established their Twitter account, which you can check out here.

Interestingly enough, the game seems to be slated for an international release – at least according to the blurb from 4gamer – though it’s unclear if it will be a simultaneous launch. Its name isn’t finalized yet either, but it is slated for a 2023 release.

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The Vampire Dies in No Time mobile game will be a collection of casual games. The idea is that you’ll be able to play a selection of these games that will rotate out over time. Fans seem to be able to suggest and vote on the presumably micro games that they can develop and eventually add to the selection.

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Ronald and Draluc will be featured in the game as the series’ main characters, with the rest of the cast making their appearances. If you’ve read this far without knowing what the series is about, here’s a summary:
Vampires are known to have many weaknesses that balance out their incredible power, but the vampire lord Draluc happens to be weak to pretty much anything.
The vampire hunter Ronald receives a job to infiltrate the castle of the so-called “Invincible Progenitor” and rescue a woman’s son from the monster within. But upon arriving, he is dumbfounded to discover that the vampire quickly turns to ash by something as trivial as a clap of his hands! Moreover, the child he was sent to save had merely wandered in to play the vampire lord’s video games while he slept!
In a disastrous turn of events, Draluc’s castle is destroyed, and the fragile vampire decides to move in with the hunter who has only just defeated him. Ronald, Draluc, and the vampire’s pet armadillo John form quite the eccentric team as they are forced to work together while fending off Ronald’s violent editor, the lesser vampires plaguing the city, and even their fellow vampire hunters.
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As a bonus fun fact, Ronald was voted quite highly in a poll of highly desirable anime men in 2021.

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A Short 1 Hour Tour On God of War Game Preview!

As we’ve mentioned in our previous article that we’ve gotten the chance to play the first hour of God of War on the PS4, we’d like to give you some insights of what we’ve experienced and discovered in the game. This time, the title has brought us back to a very familiar scenario from old man Logan. You guys might have remembered fairly well what went on in the latest Wolverine movie, Logan. We see old man Logan, with his new found daughter fighting against baddies and bonding with each other. Though there’s not much bonding in the movie and the protagonist eventually dies, thankfully we don’t see that part in the game.

Here’s a short preview of what the game features:

In God of War, we see Kratos appearing from the darkness in his shed. His son, Atreus was called in from playing his 2″ Huldra Brothers carvings. Then they head out into the wilderness with a mission. Now the gameplay is very much different from the previous God of War titles. There are 4 difficulties to choose from and this time, you play Kratos from an over-the-shoulder view instead of a full 3rd person top view. You will still get to hack-and-slash your way through but with a bit more strategy as you’ll be pulling combos with your son, Atreus. Your son will be shooting arrows from the sides and providing you some support arrows or elemental arrows. Compared to Kratos, Atreus has two types of combat modes which are Magic Combat and Expert Combat. Magic Combat is where he pulls off his elemental arrow shots while Expert Combat is where he takes down an enemy with his own combo based on the level of skills you have set on his skill tree.

Yes, there’s a skill tree now instead of the myriad of weaponry that we usually get throughout the God of War series. This time, we’ll only be getting 1 weapon which is the Leviathan Axe. While we get to upgrade the axe which will unlock more combos and attack animations, we will also be able to further enhance it with runes. There are 2 slots of runes that we can equip the axe with compared to Atreus’s bow with only 1 slot. The upgrade of the weapons and runes play an important role in increasing your damage output and combos with Atreus. Kratos will also get a shield this time for more skull-bashing!
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Aside from the combat aspect, the scenery is beautiful as we explore further into the wild and ruins in the Nordic land. With such great detail on the environment and scenery, the developers had also made it so that whenever we go into a new region, a short cut scene would ensue instead of a loading screen. This saves us from the boring static loading screens which is terrific as we also enjoy the smooth transition from one region to another. As some regions require us to climb to get to higher ground and solve puzzles to unlock a certain region, it gives a very immersive feel. Instead of Kratos just hacking and slashing, killing everything in his way to reach his destination, the map was created to bring us on an actual journey with mechanics like Uncharted 4. Sometimes, you might need your son’s help to get up to a place and throw a rope down for his old man.

Bringing up old man Logan again, here’s the reason why I associated Kratos with Logan. Kratos has changed in his behaviour unlike back in the days where he raged all day, everyday, throughout the game killing everything in his way. With a son in his life now, Kratos has become more of a father figure who’s composed and patient as he guides his son with advises. Just like Logan, he has reached the age of the wise where he cannot just resort to violence. He has a responsibility now to guide and teach his son to be the person he’s aspired to be. While Logan was unable to provide all of that in the short movie, we could still see Logan departing with a legacy left behind for his daughter Laura to grow up with. Kratos has that will as well; to impart his legacy onto Atreus in hopes that he does not follow his mistakes.
The theme in the game this time revolves around the growth and relationship between father and son. As we walk through in a journey with Kratos and Atreus, we are able to pick up their cute conversations between father and son which we don’t usually see in previous God of War titles. This is the first time we get to see and experience the soft and kinder side of Kratos and it does not get any better than that. We can’t elaborate much on this part as this is definitely something to be experienced through the game. Hopefully this could provide players with an overview of what to expect from the game when it’s officially launched on 20th April 2018. You can check out our interview with Aaron Kaufman from Santa Monica Studios for more info too!

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Tetsuo Hara Talks MtG And Metal Quotes About Not Giving Up For Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty

Tetsuo Hara is one of the most prolific artists of the Manga industry, having made the iconic Fist of the North Star manga. Naturally, it makes sense that he would be among the various Japanese artists guest illustrating cards for the upcoming MtG Kamigawa; Neon Dynasty set, drawing the new planeswalker, Kaito Shizuki.

We caught up with Tetsuo Hara to talk about all things MtG, as well as his own thoughts on having a decades-long career in art.

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On Working with Magic: The Gathering
With the new card, Tetsuo talked about the process of designing his spin on MtG’s cybernetic Ninja, giving the character a lot of hallmark of Tetsuo’s art.
“For Kaito Shizuki, I already had a character design in mind, so I didn’t have to choose an image from a real person”, he said.
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“I have to follow the original design and setting, and I have already decided on the “fearless smile” expression. Then, I thought about what I could do to arrange the picture so that it would be recognizable as my own”, he says. “I decided to add elements of Lao from Fist of the North Star and Maeda Keiji from Hana no Keiji to the fearless smile. Also, even when I draw in a Japanese style, I always add Western elements. If I don’t do that, I can’t finish the drawing”.
Tetsuo Hara’s full art for Kaito Shizuki Image Credit: Wizards of the Coast
Tetsuo Hara even expressed his admiration for MtG. saying he was a big fan of the direction of the world design in Kamigawa.
“Magic: The Gathering and Kamigawa, even other characters, the design is so free, with different worldviews and directions, yet they were able to segregate themselves”, he says. “I wanted to create a sci-fi ninja warrior story set in this kind of world.”
He’s also obviously happy with the result of his work,  having contributed to the decades of art in the MtG Portfolio. He even left a sweet message for fans excited to try pulling for the special Kaito Shizuki art, even saying he wishes he could do more:
“I will be happy if my drawing of Kaito Shizuki makes even 1 or 2 people happy.”, he says. “If you play Magic with this card, I will be even more happy. The world of Magic: The Gathering and Kamigawa are interesting, and I’d like to draw at least five more pieces. Please everyone tell Wizards of the Coast that (laughing)”.
On Being An Artist
Tetsuo also gave us a lot of insight on his journey as an artist. For one, he says going from a manga panel to a card is a vastly different experience: He was kind enough to break it down for us in detail, explaining how he usually thinks about designing manga compositions.
“In the case of manga, I tend to use a bust-up or waist-up composition, because it is difficult to see the facial expressions when the composition is pulled back as in this illustration”, Tetsuo explains.

That being said, he also hinted at the idea that in the case of manga, you have a whole page to work with versus the singular panel of a card, meaning you’d have way more tools to tell a story with the former.
“As for the various elements of movement from the art direction, such as smiling fearlessly,” “drawing a sword,” “throwing a shuriken,” and “running on a tiled roof,” in manga, the flow of movement is expressed in multiple panels in a moving image.  (In the Magic piece) I completed the character figure first and then added the other elements and this is something I don’t usually do”.
Image Credit: Wizards of the Coast
Only those who have talent and are willing to die can survive
-Tetsuo Hara
One thing that’s become increasingly clear is the role of having good people around you to keep  you going. WIth literal decades of experience, Tetsuo even shared how he keeps himself improving over the years.
“I try to value the stimulation I receive from the people around me. I also try to keep my “chuni spirit” in mind (laughs)”. he says.
“Actually, I’m quite a pessimistic person, so the encouragement I receive from the people around me is important to me. The reason I created the company Coamix in 2000 is because I can’t continue without my friends, and I need them to help me fill in the gaps”, he continues. “Authors who have had a big hit are also authors who have worn themselves out”.
Tetsuo Hara holding his Kaito art. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast
“I think the important thing is the idea and the feeling for the picture. If you put your heart and soul into it, you will be able to convey the merit of the picture”, Tetsuo explains. “If there was a rule that you had to be good at drawing, I wouldn’t be able to draw. There are many people who are better than me. But I can do this because there are people who are happy with my pictures”.
Tetsuo Hara ‘s special art card will be available in the new MtG expansion Kamigawa Neon Dynasty, which will be available from 18th February at your friendly local game stores. You’ll be able to get his card specifically in Draft Boosters, Theme Boosters, Collector Boosters, Set Boosters, as well as the Neon Dynasty Bundle and two Commander decks
Before the end of the interview, he left us with one more quote that was just too metal to leave out of publication:
“Only those who have talent and are willing to die can survive”, he says.

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Konosuba Season 3 and Megumin Spin-Off anime Announced

It has been announced that Season 3 of the Konosuba anime is in development. There will also be an anime adaptation of KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World, a spin-off starring the character Megumin.

Both of these projects will be animated by Studio Drive, who will be taking over from Studio Deen who animated the first two seasons of Konosuba.

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『この素晴らしい世界に祝福を！３』
スタッフ情報を公開✨
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原作：暁なつめ（株式会社KADOKAWA 角川スニーカー文庫刊）
原作イラスト：三嶋くろね
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総監督：金崎貴臣
監督：安部祐二郎
シリーズ構成：上江洲誠
キャラクターデザイン：菊田幸一
アニメーション制作：ドライブ#このすば pic.twitter.com/263w5ir8qO
— アニメ『このすば』公式ツイッター (@konosubaanime) May 28, 2022

 “Konosuba Season 3 ” Publish staff information – Original Author: Natsume Akatsuki (published by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko) Original illustration: Kurone Mishima, General Director: Takaomi Kanazaki, Director: Yujiro Abe, Series Composition: Makoto Uezu Character Design: Koichi Kikuta Animation Production: Drive.”
Studio Drive is a fairly new studio that has previously worked on Vlad Love, and Actors: Songs Connection. They are also currently working on the Uzumaki Anime and the second season for To Your Eternity.
Despite the change in studios, the third season will still have the same director as the previous two seasons, Takaomi Kanasaki.
Studio Dive will also be working on a Konosuba spin-off series called KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World which will star fan-favorite character Megumin.
This is based on the light novel spin-off of the same name. The anime explores Megumin’s past and how she became obsessed and learned explosion magic before the start of the main plot.

＼🎊TVアニメ化決定🎊／
これは、最強の魔法にあこがれた、一人の少女の物語。#このすば の大人気スピンオフ『この素晴らしい世界に爆焔を！』のTVアニメ化が決定いたしました✨
ティザービジュアルを解禁！ pic.twitter.com/68rhc2bo2d
— アニメ『このすば』公式ツイッター (@konosubaanime) May 28, 2022

“TV animation decision. This is the story of a girl who longed for the strongest magic. Konosuba‘s popular spin-off An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Has been decided to be made into a TV animation. The teaser visual has been lifted”
There is currently no word on when either anime will begin airing or if they will be airing during the same anime season.

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Nintendo Switch Consoles, Produced In Malaysia

Nintendo has moved part of its production of the Nintendo Switch to Malaysia, according to a report by The Star.

The Nintendo Switch is one of the best selling consoles this year, as more people bought the console to cope with having to stay at home during the Covid 19 Pandemic. Due to increased demand as well as an ongoing trade war between the US and China, Nintendo moved part of the production of its Switch console to Malaysia, making it the third country after China and Vietnam.

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According to the report, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa says that Nintendo had long been looking to diversify its production line for the Switch. Naturally, the factories in Malaysia are a part of this effort.
The factories are owned by Sharp Corporation, an Osaka-based tech company. The company has a storied history with Nintendo, producing the original Famicom as well as parts for the Nintendo 3DS.
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There are several reasons for Nintendo to be diversifying its production line, both mentioned in the report. The first was a result of ongoing tensions in the trade war between the US and China. With a bulk of Switch production being handled by Foxconn in China, Nintendo needs to hedge their bets if the US were to suddenly call an embargo on products manufactured in the country.

The second reason is related to the Covid 19 pandemic, which saw a huge boost in sales for the console. Games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons were hugely popular during the start of the pandemic, making the Nintendo Switch a must-have for everyone stuck indoors.
According to President Furukawa, the factories will be operating at maximum capacity through the holiday season, rather than stopping after the holiday season.
According to the report, Nintendo aims to exceed last year’s 10.8 million units shipped.

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Arataki Itto From Genshin Impact Has His Own Ice Cream Collab With Sui Bian

Genshin Impact launched Arataki Itto this week as the current limited banner, and not 24 hours after people started pulling him, he’s already got his own ice cream collaboration.

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Fans have posted images of the Arataki Itto collaboration with Sui Bian ice cream, which specializes in chunky chocolate-coated popsicles, not unlike the club used by Itto in his Elemental burst.
It looks like some packs of Sui Bian ice cream will feature Itto on the packaging, though looking through Sui Bian’s own catalogue it doesn’t seem like it’s a special flavor of the treat
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It’s not currently known if the specially marked ice cream will contain any in-game rewards, or how long it’ll be available for.
Naturally, the internet has gotten on its high horse with plenty of quality roasts of Itto as a character suddenly becoming the face for an ice cream brand.
This is probably the fastest a character has gone and gotten a brand collaboration- while we’ve known about the character for a while, Itto only released this week.  He’s also one of the only characters not part of the poster boys to get a brand collaborations, with other characters including Sucrose from Monstadt.
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Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.

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

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Octopath Traveler: Champions of The Continent Release Date To Be Announced

Fans of old-school RPG Octopath Traveler should get excited as more news regarding the mobile spin-off is on the horizon. The release date for Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent will be announced September 18th.

【事前告知】大変長らくお待たせしました。9/18(金)に、本作の配信日を発表させていただきます。あわせてゲームに関する詳細な情報や最新トレーラーもお届けしますので、ぜひ本アカウントからのツイートをご確認ください！#オクトラ大陸の覇者

— オクトパストラベラー 大陸の覇者【公式】 (@OCTOPATH_SP) September 15, 2020

“Thank you for waiting for a very long time,” the tweet reads. “We will announce the delivery date of this work on 9/18 (Friday). We will also send you detailed information about the game and the latest trailer, so please check the tweets from this account!”

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Meanwhile, the game has also passed 500,000 pre-registrations. To celebrate, Yasunori Nishiki released a new song from the upcoming game.

The mobile RPG was supposed to release in 2019, until the game had to be delayed. It was previously reported the game would come out in 2020, though we’ll have to wait until the 18th to find out.
The game will release on Japanese Android and iOS devices.

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Line Bleach: Paradise Lost is live on Japan stores now

Remember the new Bleach mobile game, Line Bleach: Paradise Lost that we reported a few months ago? It is now available in Japan for iOS and Andriod users! As you can see from its name, the game is based on anime and manga series Bleach.

Featuring a story mode with iconic scenes from the anime series, Line Bleach: Paradise Lost is a 3D real-time RPG that enables you to raise your favourite Bleach characters and bring them into battles. The battles are in turn-based basis, but you can release the characters’ skill at a suitable timing to deal extra damage on your opponent.

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Other than story mode, there is an arena mode for you to battle out the other players too. The game also features a Hollows hunting mode that synchronises with GPS so you will be able to track down nearby Hollows and fight them in reality.

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The game is already downloadable from Japan’s Google Play Store and App Store. For more information, you can also visit their official website. Get the game now if you love Bleach series!

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Kingston FURY adds new AMD EXPO Certified DDR5

Kingston FURY announces the addition of the Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 AM5 and Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 AM5 RGB memory AMD EXPO certified DDR5 modules to the product line-up. As you might expect, these are optimized for AMD’s latest AM5 platform. They arrive with AMD EXtended Profile for Overclocking for easy overclocking solutions alongside two factory tuned profiles, plus one user customizable profile, offering speeds up to 6,000MT/s1 without additional tuning.

“As the world’s no.1 DRAM module supplier, Kingston has always strived to bring industry-leading technology and top-quality products to our customers. Users can trust that the Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 AM5 memory is exactly what their AMD AM5 system needs to maximize performance while also maintaining stability.”

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As a whole, the Kingston FURY Beast memory line features:

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A low-profile heat spreader design
On-die ECC (ODECC) for improved stability when hitting extreme speeds
On-module Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMIC) for better power distribution

The AMD EXPO certified Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 and Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB are now available in 16GB single modules and 32GB kits of 2, with orange colored sticker on the outer packaging to facilitate customer’s identification. They come with limited lifetime warranty as with all Kingston FURY memory products.
More information can be found through the Kingston website.

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Sonny – A Strategy RPG Is Now Live For Android!

Sonny is a game that was released for the PC on Steam back in April. The game later was then launched for the iOS. With many feedbacks and reviews for the game, Armor Games has finally released the Android version! Players can now download the game and play it on your android mobile anywhere and anytime.

While the game has been up and running for a couple of months already, for those who don’t know, this strategic RPG does not have any wait timers or in-app purchases. The game is totally free and playable right off the bat! Players will play as Sonny as he fights through enemies to try to remember his past in an apocalyptic world.

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Despite your condition, you still take the responsibility to venture out and save the world from total damnation. With a really precise turn-based combat, players will need to play it cool and strategically to win battles. As you progress and become stronger, you will be accompanied with several team members which will aid you in battle.

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Cookie Run Kingdom Update Features ‘Romance Kingdom’ Dating Sim For April Fools Day

To celebrate April Fools Day, Cookie Run Kingdom has included a new event in its latest update called ‘Romance Kingdom: Sugar Sweet Destiny’.

The event is a parody of early 2000s dating sims, taking place in “Kingdom High”, a high school with anthropomorphized versions of the Cookie-run characters acting as students.

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The context of the event is that Strawberry Cookie funs an old dating sim in a dumpster and decides to boot it up to play. In the game inside the game, you play as a high schooler who has received a love letter in your locker and must now investigate who gave it to you. Like many dating sims, you are able to make different choices that affect what ending you get.
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We haven’t explored every outcome of Romance Kingdom but there are at least five humanized cookies for you to pursue as love interests:

Rachel Rhaspebrry (Raspberry Cookie)
Herbert Hoo (Herb Cookie)
Marcus Madeleine (Madeleine Cookie)
Derek DaChoco (Dark Choco Cookie)
Serene Faire (Sea Fairy Cookie)

There could be more potential characters but you’ll need to unlock them and see for yourself. The dating sim has both good and bad endings so really think about what choices you’re going to make.
This is the second time that Cookie Run Kingdom has had its cast of cookies turn into humans on April Fools Day. Last year they had the Shroomie Shenanigans event which turned cookies into people just for the day.
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Stop piracy! ONE PIECE STAMPEDE illegally recorded and uploaded

Someone illegally uploaded a clip of the ONE PIECE STAMPEDE movie on Youtube. ODEX Malaysia and Brunei have traced the leak to a Malaysian cinema. “We have painstakingly re-build the trust with Japanese copyright owners with a clean slate since the 2017 cinema video recording incident,” according to the Facebook post. The local anime community has once again has its credibility hit with a repeat incident.

ODEX’s post has a plea for other fans to help stop video recording in cinemas. Southeast Asia’s sales is smaller in comparison to Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, USA and Europe regions. Thus, Japanese copyright holders can simply opt to stop movie showings to protect other, bigger markets.

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The perpetrators could be jailed or fined. Meanwhile, their actions would cause the rest of the Southeast Asian region be unable to watch anime movie releases in cinemas. ODEX calls on other anime fans to stop those they see recording, and to inform staff to ensure the content is deleted. As it is, video recording is a criminal offence in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, & the Philippines.
As long as everyone cooperates, ODEX can continue bringing the best anime movies to us. You can message ODEX Malaysia & Brunei on Facebook to report on other incidents.
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Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

Pokemon Sleep, the game all about recording your sleep data is now available in Malaysia for users to download.

In an official Tweet by the Pokemon Sleep account, they announced that the game would begin rolling out in Asia, though it didn’t clarify which countries would specifically get it.

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“[Pokemon Sleep] is now available in select countries in Asia!! please check the mobile storefront of your choice for more details on availability”, the tweet reads.
Users based in Malaysia as well as other countries can download Pokemon Sleep via these Android and iOS links if the game is available in your country.
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The game is a sleep tracker app, using a microphone to record players sleep habits and feed it back to players via data.
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For those concerned about privacy, there’s a privacy notice that says the actual recordings themselves are not sent to their servers, and are deleted the next day.
You’ll also be able to set a bedtime, and the app will send you a sleep notification to tell you to get ready.
Note that you’ll be recommended to have your phone plugged in for the entire night, as well as having it on your mattress with you while you sleep.
The game was also announced alongside the Pokemon Go Plus+, which remotely records your sleep instead of using your phone.
Based on the sleep data players will meet various other sleeping Pokemon, all with their own “sleep styles”, and these effects can also be controlled by taking care of your Snorlax.
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In the world of Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon with the same sleep type as you will gather around as you catch some Zs, so discover all the various different sleep styles that Pokémon can have as you aim to complete your Sleep Style Dex!

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SINoALICE x Grimms Notes collaboration announced

Square Enix has just announced that its Grimms Notes mobile RPG will be having a collaboration event with its other game, none other than SINoALICE, which is rather apt, given the similarities in themes the two games share. Four characters from SINoALICE will be making their way to Grimms Notes as part of the campaign, which runs between 30 October 2017 and 13 November 2017.

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To be specific, Alice and Snow White will appear as bosses that you will have to fight. Special materials for making the crossover weapons are dropped after you defeat either of them. A series of special crossover stories have been written for this event, so look forward to that as well. Players will have to collect Hero’s Memory of the four characters in order to acquire Event Memoria.

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NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition to release for PS4 on 21 February

NieR: Automata is undoubtedly one of the best action RPG ever made by Square Enix. A bundle version for the game – NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition is announced recently, and now it is confirmed to release for PS4 on 21 February. The bundle version will include the main game, DLC “3C3C1D119440927”, and a few in-game goodies.

In NieR: Automata, humanity has been driven from the Earth by mechanical beings from another world. In a final effort to take back the planet, the human resistance sends a force of android soldiers to destroy the invaders. You will play as androids 2B, 9S and A2 to reclaim Earth back from the invaders.

NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition is available for PS4 at RM159 digitally and RM169 physically. If you haven’t enjoyed the masterpiece yet, this is the best chance to do so! You can visit the official PlayStation Asia website and Facebook for future updates!
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Exclusive review on King’s League II demo build

A few months ago we tried out a short demo on King’s League II, and recently we are lucky to get another chance to try out the demo build version that allows us to explore the game in detail. For those who are new, the game is a sequel to King’s League: Odyssey (2013), developed by Malaysia’s very own indie studio, Kurechii, who brought us Postknight, Tiny Guardians and more. Without further ado, here are our impressions on King’s League II demo build!

Story
Like we mentioned last time, King’s League II is still a single-player game but now with a full-written story. The cheerful story focus on Maxwell’s adventure, who left his hometown trying to prove himself and learn from past mistakes. Fighting his way up to the King’s League, he will meet a lot of friends and foes, as well as starting to realize the importance of his team members.

As you progress the story or exploring dungeons, the game occasionally asks you to make choices. These choices have consequences, for example, some give you a chance to recruit extra characters, while some take away your team members’ HP instantly.
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Gameplay
The gameplay is simple and very similar to the previous title. You recruit units, bring them to battle, then try to win as many matches as you can to get better rewards and get promoted to a new league. Up to 5 units can be brought into a battle, where they will stand in the position you assign and battle automatically. Every unit has a unique skill that you can release as long as the gauge fills up.

Unit Recruit

Units are available in a few rarities – Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary (Maxwell) and types including Thief, Witch and Warrior. Recruiting a new unit requires a number of golds depending on the level and rarity, while some of the units will join your team as your story progress. A few characters appeared in the story would be available to be recruited eventually too. Interestingly, we also noticed that every unit has their own biography so you can get to know more about them.

Unit Management

You can select up to 5 units to display at the main page for easier management. You will be able to assign training to the units to improve their stats, however note that all these units have their training preferences (you can observe from the words they say). It doesn’t hurt to assign them a wrong training, but it won’t be very effective or useful on them. A little side note, there are animations when the units train and we find that adorable.

Unit Upgrade and Class Advancement

Aside from training, you can level up your units and equip them with items to boost their stats. Class advancement will be unlocked once the unit reached level 5 and 10. Most of the units you get from recruitment will have 2 options for class advancement, while unique characters only have one.
Advancing to the next class categorise the unit into a more specific usage. For example, you can advance a Warrior into a Knight (high defence type) or a Gladiator (high damage type). Make sure you choose wisely because you can’t undo your decisions.

Facilities / Unit Upgrade

You can invest your golds and crystals in facilities and unit upgrades too. Depends on your strategy, you can purchase the relevant upgrades to do quests more efficiently, get greater stat boost on training, recover health after battles and more.

Quest and Factions

Talking about quests, this would be one of the easiest ways to earn golds and crystals in the game. Some quests also let you gain reputation from one of the 4 factions and raise their trust on you. Higher trust level means more perks for you, such as being able to view the opponent’s units level before a league match starts or unlocking higher rarity items in the market.

Dungeon, Warden and Tournament

These three act like side missions. They aren’t compulsory to complete, but grant you great rewards once you complete it. Progressing in the story unlocks some dungeons for you to explore, each of them consisting of a few stages, a final boss and a treasure (such as rare items). Units that participated in the dungeon run can get some bonus increment on their stats too.
Meanwhile, defeating the Wardens are pretty important as it generates monthly tribute, which you will need them for levelling up units, buying items and more. It also unlocks more area to challenge. If you want to test the strength of your units, you can challenge the tournament as well and get massive rewards in return. However it will be really difficult, so make sure you are fully prepared before you head on to the challenge.

Verdict
Although King’s League II is still under development, it is already a well-made strategy simulation RPG with immersive storytelling and amazing artwork. The gameplay is unique and fun. It requires a lot of strategic thinking too, as we find it challenging in managing time and resources.

King’s League II is releasing on mobile devices and Steam in Q4 2019. Be sure to keep a look out for the game if you are interested! For more info on the game, you can visit the official website.

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