New DLC “Through The Ashes” Now Available For Pathfinder: Wrath Of Righteous

Through the Ashes, the second story DLC for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, is launching today.

Featuring an entirely different experience from the main story and the first DLC, Through the Ashes, has you playing the part of an ordinary citizen of Kenabres (without the superpowers players had in the main story) who managed to survive Deskari’s opening attack on the city.

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With extremely limited access to resources, no decent weapons, and no safe space to rest—players will have to focus on survival, think strategically, and try to lead a small group to safety, while danger awaits at every corner.
Also announced today is the news that the Enhanced Edition of the game will be launched, as standard on console editions of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.
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The Enhanced Edition of the game will be available for everyone early this autumn both on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One and it will become the standard version for the console release.
The full list of Enhanced Edition features will be revealed at a later stage but will incorporate quality of life improvements, photo mode, and additional high-level content for Chapter 5.
The DLC introduces two new companions and a number of helpful NPCs. While they won’t join the fights, they can be helpful with other tasks, according to their strengths and weaknesses. They’ll be available as a part of the Season Pass, as well as via a standalone purchase on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
The next DLC from Season Pass is going to be ready this July. What’s more, the adventures will continue in Season Pass 2 which will consist of a further three new DLCs – bringing even more content to the game. The first one is scheduled for release this autumn; more news on this at a later date too.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Part 2 is in the works!

Final Fantasy 7 Remake has been on the top list of games that the gaming community has been urging for. The game was previously announce to be broken down into a few parts and as of today, we heard the news that Square Enix has started their progresses for Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Part 2. The part one is still not on shelves yet. Although there are announcement for the different versions, does this means that the game will be sold to the players in full price for each part of the game?

Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Tetsuya Nomura mentioned that Square Enix has started their works on the next part (Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Part 2) of the game. Nomura also mentioned that the players should not worry about the parts as each of them will give a sufficient volume and depth.

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Here’s some new screenshots that we got for Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
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Nomura also highlights that the game (Final Fantasy 7 Remake) will be the size of the full game. He adds up with a high note saying that the fans and players of the game will expands their expectations just like the world that extends beyond Midgar.
Personally, I felt that this reassurance was a need for the fans since the game has a whopping record of a 19 hours of gameplay for hardcore speedrunners. I’ll be like everyone of you waiting the game to be able to download and finally able to join Cloud in his amazing adventurers!

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Pokémon Quest is live on both Android and iOS

Pokémon Quest is supposed to launch on tomorrow (28 June) but it went live one day earlier than expected! You can now download the free-to-play Pokémon action RPG from your mobile app stores and start to complete your Pokédex!

The game is featuring Pokémon from Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue, however everything is in cube shapes now (which are more adorable in my opinion). You will be able to befriend the Pokémon, power them up and bring them for expeditions. In order to attract more Pokémon to your base, you will need to cook up some food using the ingredients you collect from the expeditions.

Your Pokémon will battle the wild Pokémon automatically using their normal attack while you can tap the skill button to release their skills, but in the mobile version, you can choose to sit back and let the system auto-run the whole battle.
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Here is our gameplay on the Nintendo Switch version (both versions’ gameplay is basically the same):

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HONOR 20 Review – Shoot like a pro with HONOR’s first quad-camera smartphone

HONOR is finally launching its next flagship series – HONOR 20 series! There will be two models for the series, HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 Pro, both with quad-camera and one of the best specs in the market. We are lucky to be able to experience HONOR 20 beforehand, so here is our HONOR 20 review.

*Update: HONOR 20 will be available in Malaysia soon at only RM1,699.

Design and Display
Coming at 6.26 inches, HONOR 20 features a significantly bigger display area compared to those traditional 16:9 or 18:9 smartphones. The front-facing camera is integrated into a corner of the display, and the punch hole is the world’s smallest at only 4.5mm. The fingerprint sensor is also integrated into the power button, which it only takes 0.5s to unlock the phone.
Available in 2 colours – Sapphire Blue and Midnight Black, HONOR 20 comes with a dynamic holographic design and all-glass back panel. On the back, you will see the quad-camera that HONOR claims to be their most versatile and powerful camera ever. We will explain more about its quad-camera in the next section.
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Camera
The rear camera of the HONOR 20 is the first ever to be powered by Quad Camera. The impressive camera comes in 16MP + 48MP + 2MP +2MP for the Super Wide Angle, Main camera, Depth Assist and Macro lens respectively. Taking crystal clear photos won’t be difficult at all, as it also applies AI-driven features to enhance photos at real-time.
AIS Super Night mode
With the AIS Super Night mode, HONOR 20 manages to take an ultra-clear night shot by combining several frames to assure a blur-free output. Meanwhile, the 48MP AI Quad Camera is having an extra 48MP AI Ultra Clarity mode too that allows you to capture still objects and scenery in good light with great clarity.
48MP AI Ultra Clarity mode
The 32MP AI selfie camera is pretty powerful as well, coming with the common selfie features such as AI enhancements, portrait mode and AR mode.
Performance
On the performance aspect, HONOR 20 undoubtedly features one of the best smartphone specifications in the market now. This includes the 7nm Kirin 980 AI Chipset with dual-NPU and GPU Turbo 3.0. The model we got to try out is the 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant.
For those who are new to GPU Turbo 3.0, it greatly optimizes system performance for ultimate gaming experience and lower power consumption. It supports a total of 25 popular games now, which the newly added ones include Fortnite, Knives Out, Dragon Nest M, Dragon Ball Legends, Subway Surfers, Brawl Stars, FIFA Mobile and Free Fire.
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Gaming on HONOR 20 is a pleasant experience, we haven’t encountered any lagging or disconnecting issues during our gaming sessions in PUBG Mobile, Brawl Stars and Dragon Ball Legends. Running these games at its highest graphics settings isn’t a problem at all. However, the phone heats up significantly after a prolonged period of gaming, probably due to its all-glass back panel design.

A good battery is important to enjoy hours of undisturbed gaming, and HONOR 20 doesn’t disappoint. It comes with a 3,750mAh battery that lasts a few hours of intense gaming at ease. Even if it runs out of battery, you can get back to action with just about one hour of recharging thanks to its 22.5W HONOR SuperCharge feature.

Verdict
So far it is hard to point out any serious issue on HONOR 20 (other than the heating issue) so we could say it is an overall great smartphone. Most importantly, you get a Quad-Camera and powerful specifications such as Kirin 980 and GPU Turbo on HONOR 20. These features certainly worth its price!

HONOR 20 is one of the latest smartphones that you should really consider if you are looking for a new phone. For more information about the phone, you can visit the official website or Facebook.

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Pocket Knights 2 launches Global Pre-Registration

Receiving a lot of love from the fans since its release in North America last month, Pocket Knights 2 now decided to launch the game globally. A pre-registration event is now ongoing and exclusive rewards will be given out.

Pocket Knights 2 is a 3D action RPG with MMO features. You will act a role of savior, in the aim to undercover prehistoric artifacts- “star core” to restore the kingdom from the dark force. You can equip a vast amount of upgrades and special items too. The game also features interesting event alongside a couple of game modes, including the Dungeons and PvP Arenas.Other than getting massive potions, coins and diamonds from the pre-registration event, you may also get extra rewards when the event reach a milestone.

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Here are the details:

Over 1,000: 100,000 Golds, Energy Potion*3, Stamina Potion*3
Over 2,000: Exp. Book*100, Shadow Set*1
Over 5,000: Legendary Stone*2, Diamonds*200, Skill Fruit*500

The game will be available worldwide on iOS and Android platform in early July.

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Fire Emblem Heroes adds paywalled “spark” system

Fire Emblem Heroes has been somewhat inconsistent with implementing a “spark” (aka guarantee) system in the game, but it has finally arrived! The catch? It requires the Feh Pass, which is a monthly subscription service.

Okay, to be fair, non-subscribers can also “spark” in Fire Emblem Heroes, just not on all the banners. In fact, even if you do pay the USD$9.49 monthly or your regional equivalent, the system is still NOT universal.

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If you do not have the Feh Pass, you can only spark for New Heroes, Revivals and Legendary Hero Remixes. WITH the Feh Pass, you’re given the chance to spark for Legendary and Mythic Heroes, Double Special Heroes, and Special Heroes Summoning Events, BUT not returning Special Heroes Summoning Events. You still will need to do the 40 or more summons required to actually get your choice of unit.
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Needless to say, players are not very pleased with this system. Comments range from:

Why isn’t it the system universal to begin with?
Why not make it universal, but Pass players can “spark” multiple times?
Why not make it cheaper for Pass players to “spark”?

As it stands, the Feh Pass offers the following benefits for a month, outside of the “spark”:

Two skins monthly, which gives the corresponding Hero:

New outfit
New sprite
New voiced lines
+2 to all stats

Exclusive quests with rewards ranging from premium currency to upgrade materials
Support up to 5 Heroes (up from 1)
Re-Act, to start over from a previous turn instead of redoing the entire quest
Auto-repeat
Additional log in bonuses

Even at its initial introduction, players weren’t necessarily accepting of the Feh Pass either, going by the existence of the “Cheaper than a Year of Feh Pass” account for one. We talked about how guarantee systems could push a non-paying player to a paying one, but perhaps, just maybe, this is one step too much.
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Fire Emblem HeroesPublisher: NintendoDeveloper: Intelligent SystemsRelease Date: 2017-02-02Android, iOS
Nintendo's hit strategy-RPG Fire Emblem series, which has been going strong for more than 25 years, continues its journey on smart devices.

Fight battles customized for touch screens and on-the-go play. Summon characters from across the Fire Emblem universe. Develop your Heroes' skills, and take them to new heights. This is your adventure—a Fire Emblem that's like nothing you've seen before!

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Wonder Gravity is now available for download in Japan

We reported a while ago that Wonder Gravity would be available starting on April 1. It wasn’t an April Fool’s joke as the game is now downloadable through the App Store and Google Play in Japan.

Watch the official trailer:

Wonder Gravity is a turn-based RPG by Sega and developed by f4samurai who is also the one behind another mobile RPG – Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story [Magia Record]. If you’re a huge fan of mobile RPGs and wondering whether you should be trying this game out, the answer is yes as the story is written by screenwriter Yasuko Kobayashi. He worked on several anime series such as Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Attack on Titan. Also, the animation is done by Studio M2.

One of the most interesting features of Wonder Gravity is a character’s ability to float in the air. Not to mention there’s also a 10v10 PVP combat mode. Furthermore, there’s a story campaign and players can customize their characters however they want.
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Wonder Gravity was first announced in 2017 and we are glad it’s finally getting launched, though we’re hoping for a global release in the near future. For more information, you can visit the game’s official website and Twitter account.
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Fairy Tail: Guild Masters opens pre-registrations

Fairy Tail: Guild Masters has opened pre-registrations with the usual slew of rewards for hitting milestones. However, there is yet to be any gameplay preview for the upcoming title. Pre-registrations for Fairy Tail: Guild Masters can be done via email or by following their official account, through the portal here. Rewards include:

5,000: 5,000x Jewels, 100x Lacrima, 1x Small AP recovery
10,000: 5,000x Jewels, 100x Lacrima, 1x Small AP recovery
20,000: 5,000x Jewels, 100x Lacrima, 2x Small AP recovery
30,000: 5,000x Jewels, 100x Lacrima, 2x Small AP recovery

It would look like if more numbers are hit, there will be additional rewards. So far, the first 5,000 milestone has been hit.

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This wouldn’t be the franchise’s first foray into mobile gacha games, with plenty like Power Awakens (China exclusive), Forces Unite, and others for fans to try out. Guild Masters is slated for a Spring 2021 release, so presumably it should be coming out in the next couple of months at the earliest, which makes it all the more strange that no gameplay has been revealed yet. The cast reveal so far has been:

Natsu Dragneel (CV: Tetsuya Kakihara)
Happy (CV: Rie Kugimiya)
Gray Fullbuster (CV: Yuichi Nakamura)
Lucy Heartfilia (CV: Aya Hirano)
Wendy Marvell (CV: Satomi Satou)
Carla (CV: Yui Horie)
Erza Scarlet (CV: Sayaka Ohara)

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Raven Software To Successfully Unionize Despite Union Busting Efforts

The Raven Software QA Team, who test content for Call of Duty Warzone, have successfully passed the motion to unionize- being the first of its kind at a large US studio.

Happy union day! We won! pic.twitter.com/nzJ4A3J3RB

— Game Workers Alliance 💙#WeAreGWA (@WeAreGWA) May 23, 2022

Dubbed the Game Workers Alliance (GWA), this body would now be able to better negotiate for improved conditions for QA workers, potentially opening the gate to better hours, pay and benefits.

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This comes after a months long saga- one of many plaguing Activision Blizzard, who had also been accused of union busting efforts ahead of the vote, which they deny.
Despite all that, the motion to unionize was passed with a vote of 19-3, making Raven Software the first major game studio in US history to do so.
“The outcome of this election, the voice of the people coming together to vote yes for this union, is further validation that even a small group of folks in Madison Wisconsin standing together in solidarity can face up against a AAA studio giant like Activision, and come out the other side victorious,” said Becka Aigner, a Raven Software QA tester. “Now that the fight for recognition is through, we can focus our efforts on negotiations. We’ll fight for respect, fight for better wages, better benefits, better work-life balance, fight for sustainability and job security, and continue to fight for our fellow workers in solidarity.”
The road to unionization hasn’t been easy for the studio- there had been reports of internal communications trying to sway workers against unionizing, arguing that it would only hurt them in the long run.
Activision Blizzard had also refused to acknowledge said union, further lengthening the process to vote and have the union formally recognized.
Some of the retaliation has taken the form of rewarding non-unionizing employees- making it so the association with Raven Software’s Union could be seen as denying better pay and job security.
“It is unsurprising but nevertheless disappointing that Activision has chosen to exclude Raven Software QA workers, who have been at the forefront demanding better pay and benefits, from the company-wide wage increase. The company’s assertion that the NLRA prevents Activision from including Raven QA workers is simply a ploy to punish us for choosing to stand shoulder to shoulder with our fellow workers as GWA”, said a representative of the GWA back in April during the initial announcement.

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Black Clover Rise of the Wizard King Mobile Game Opens for Pre-registration

VIC Game Studios has just announced that their upcoming Black Clover mobile game, Black Clover Rise of the Wizard King is now open for pre-registration.

Black Clover Rise of the Wizard King is a 3D RPG game based on the Black Clover anime. The gameplay revolves around building a team of four as you fight off against enemies using various abilities. For instance, characters can pick between different moves from the series with elemental properties.

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Available in Japan, players are able to pre-register for the game on both through the game’s official website here. Alternatively, players can pre-register on the Google Play Store and App Store. Despite pre-registrations being currently Japan only, the game however will release globally.
A pre-registration campaign for Black Clover Rise of the Wizard King is currently ongoing and rewards will be given out based on certain milestones reached. Details on the campaign are as follows:
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100,000 Players: 300x Black Crystals
200,000 Players: 2x Gacha Tickets
300,000 Players: 3x Gacha Tickets
400,000 Players: SR Mimosa Vermillion
500,000 Players: 5x Gacha Tickets

Black Clover Rise of the Wizard King is set to have a simultaneous global release during the first half of 2023.  For more information for Black Clover Rise of the Wizard King and its pre-registration details, do check out the game official twitter account here.

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The Predator content for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands is now up!

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the original Predator movie, Ubisoft and FoxNext Games has partnered to bring exclusive Predator content to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands. The new content is included in the Jungle Storm update for PS4, Xbox One and PC which was released yesterday (14 December) so you can enjoy it now!

Here are the details of the exclusive Predator contents in Ghost Recon Wildlands:

Free Predator Special Challenge

During 14 December to early January, you will be able to face the Predator in the game’s ultimate hunt. It is playable solo or up to 4-player co-op.

Predator Customization Items

You will receive exclusive items such as the Predator Mask with a new, exclusive Predator Vision after you defeat the Predator. Additionally, you can further customize and arm your Ghosts with the Predator Pack (including 15 new customizations items, weapons and an exclusive close combat move).

Predator Inspired Ghost War PvP Class

New Ghost War class (inspired by the main character Dutch from the original Predator movie) is available and you can use its ability to engage in Battle Rage mode on the PvP battleground. The new classes can be accessed through the Ghost War Pass or the Season Pass, or by using your Prestige points.

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The Jungle Storm update expands Ghost War’s scope too, new features such as ranked play, the new Pathfinder class and new gear are now available in Ghost Recon Wildlands. For more information about Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, you can visit their official site or follow Ubisoft on Facebook.

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Midnight Black and Cosmic Red Dualsense controllers on sale next month

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New colours for the Playstation 5‘s Dualsense wireless controllers will soon be made available from June: Midnight Black and Cosmic Red. As detailed in their blog post:

Midnight Black features two subtly different shades of black with light grey detailing to reflect how we view space through the night sky, and Cosmic Red offers a striking black and red design inspired by the unique vivid shades of red found throughout the cosmos.

This new lineup of colors will be available at participating retailers globally starting next month. The exact date will vary by location, so check your local retailers for availability. Click here for more information about the new colors.

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The DualSense controller marked a radical departure from our previous controllers by delivering innovative features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers*. The features weren’t the only noticeable transformation – the bold, two-toned color choice was also a significant pivot from our previous controllers. As this marks the first release of new colors for the DualSense controller, we asked Leo Cardoso and Satoshi Aoyagi from our design team to share some additional insights about the color choice and selection process:

“Our goal is to always find designs that will surprise and entice our fans, and these new colors are the result of an extensive selection process. We wanted the new controller colors to complement each other, as well as the original DualSense wireless controller and PS5 console, so we designed the colors around the theme of ‘galaxy’ as it felt like a natural progression from the original PS5 and accessories designs.”
– Leo Cardoso

“Both Midnight Black and Cosmic Red feature a subtle blue hue, that produces unique shades of red and black. A blue hue is also present in the original DualSense wireless controller colors, so all three colors complement each other nicely. The controller’s button colors and detailing has been tailored to complement the new colors as well.
We hope these new additions will bring further joy and excitement to our fans’ gaming experience.”
– Satoshi Aoyagi

Lastly, in celebration of today’s DualSense controller announcement, we’re excited to share some insight on how developers are taking advantage of the controller’s unique features. Keep your eyes peeled on PlayStation.Blog today for a deep dive into Returnal’s robust haptic feedback and adaptive trigger support, as well as insights from other teams hard at work on new PS5 titles.

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Wanuxi interviews FunPlus’ opinion on mobile game development and publishing in SEA

Recently, our good friends at Wanuxi had the honor of inviting FunPlus’ Senior Marketing Manager, WenYi for an interview to understand what FunPlus thinks about the mobile game industry in South East Asia. FunPlus had previously been successful in releasing games such as Dot Arena and League of Immortals in various countries other than China

WenYi from FunPlus
Here’s how the interview went –

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Wanuxi: We would like to know FunPlus’ opinion towards the mobile game industry in Malaysia. Other than publishing games, will FunPlus support the mobile game industry in other ways, for example, support the development of new games?
WenYi: Other than developing and publishing games, FunPlus has always been concerned and supportive towards indie-game developers and small development teams. The IndiePlus contest is held at the Game Developers Conference every year in the States, allowing indie-games developers to have a chance at winning $10,000, along with exclusive features via Apple Store and Google Play Store. Otherwise, FunPlus has also set up a $50M fund through PublishingPlus to help small devs in improving and publishing their games, aside from providing financial support. Many game developers have received a share of these funds, one of them being Valiant Force by Singaporean dev team XII Braves.
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Wanuxi: Many players think that VR is the next big thing on gaming platforms. Does FunPlus have any plans in entering the VR gaming industry? What do you think about other gaming platforms, like PCs and consoles?
WenYi: VR and AR have been the hot topics in the gaming industry, from GDC in USA to ChinaJoy in China. VR games and equipment are continuing to emerge in the gaming industry with new ideas. FunPlus has also been very concerned about this trend, but at the same time, we are excited about how this innovation can bring about revolutionary changes to the game industry. FunPlus is constantly active in scouting out potential VR companies worldwide, and if opportunity arises, FunPlus will embrace this trend through various means.

Wanuxi: What sets FunPlus apart from other companies?
WenYi: FunPlus focuses more on games, and we hope that every game we bring to the table are top-notch quality. Games like Dot Arena and League of Immortals that were published in SEA were both Top 10 grossing in the region. We try to befriend the players and through long-term operations, we make the best game for them. For instance, Dot Arena is going to release a 2nd Anniversary Celebration update, and for a game that has been on the market for so long, we still continue to give our users fun surprises.
On a side note, FunPlus is very friendly towards development partners, and we provide a lot of help and support during pre-release stages of games. Even for small dev teams like XII Braves, we also hope to help them achieve an IP. For example, we have helped them to organise press conferences, engaged top Japanese voice actors, and also arranged exposure at big events even before the game’s beta testing stage.
Valiant Force by XII Braves

Wanuxi: FunPlus publishes games throughout SEA region, but we would like to know whether there is a difference a in Malaysia compared to other countries in SEA?
WenYi:  There are a few elements we need to take into consideration when we are publishing games in Malaysia. First, the population consists of 3 major races, i.e. Malays, Chinese, and Indians. For the Chinese population, there are some players who are only familiar with Mandarin, while others may be more comfortable in English. Therefore, our marketing materials are always available in 3 different languages – English, Malay and Mandarin. Also, since Malaysia is an Islamic country, we need to be careful about the choice of costumes for our game characters. For example, we have made some changes to the original character designs of Ember and Naomi in Dot Arena to make them more conservative.
Players in Malaysia are very attentive about service and communication, and they like to gather and have offline events.  We have held many offline events in Malaysia to receive player feedback about the game, and hence,  many players have made friends IRL through these events. This is one of the events that we have held, you can tell that the players are extremely passionate about these events:

Wanuxi: What does FunPlus have to say about eSports? There are currently a few games by FunPlus that are suitable to play competitively, would it be supported?
WenYi: eSports is an arising trend, but in SEA, competitive mobile games are scarce. To enable competitive mobile gaming, the game has to be well-balanced, and it is not an easy task. A good thing about Dot Arena is that it is one of those games that meet the requirements of competitive gaming, and we have held the first mobile game competition in SEA, the DA Master. It was well-received by the community. Every country in the region sent their top 3 representatives to Malaysia to take part in the grand finals. Many audiences even flew in to Malaysia just to support the tournament. I would like to take this chance to sincerely thank them for their support towards FunPlus. If our next game includes eSports elements, we will consider doing it.

Wanuxi: How about Pokemon GO, arguably the most prominent game today, what do you think of it? Will the game last?
WenYi: FunPlus has always believed that emphasis on technical innovation and gameplay has a crucial impact towards the success of a game, and Pokemon GO is a classic example. It is a groundbreaking innovation for the future of gaming.

Wanuxi: Care to give some word of advice to aspiring game developers?
WenYi: Game development is an interesting yet competitive industry and innovation is becoming more important, Whether it is the genre or gameplay-wise, the key is to surpass the rest of the competitors. Also, a game’s success depends on a multitude of things combined, such as basic gameplay, localization, the market, the community, and the service. All these require a large amount of human and capital resources and years of accumulated experience in the global game industry. FunPlus has a lot of experience in this aspect, and we hope that we can help many other developers succeed.

About FunPlus
FunPlus is a global leading social and mobile gaming company that creates fun games and builds communities across multiple online and mobile platforms. One of the company’s signature games, Family Farm, is enjoyed globally by over 4 million players each day. FunPlus has over 200 employees and has offices in San Francisco, CA, and Beijing, China.

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Shadowverse and Cinderella Girls collaboration is live!

Shadowverse and THE [email protected]: CINDERELLA GIRLS is running a collaboration event, featuring new leader skins, card skins, and the return of Quest mode.

First of all, the classes within Shadowverse will have their corresponding Cinderella Girls leader skins, available until 1 May 2020, 08:00 PT. The leaders are:

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Swordcraft: Kyoko Igarashi
Havencraft: Nana Abe
Bloodcraft: Mayu Sakuma
Runecraft: Fumika Sagisawa
Portalcraft: Karen Hojo, Kirari Moroboshi
Shadowcraft: Koume Shirasaka
Dragoncraft: Yui Ohtsuki
Forestcraft: Aiko Takamori

Each leader skin will come with their respective emblems, flairs and sleeves. Buying the whole leader pack will give special sleeves too!

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Log in for 10 days until 30 April 2020, 13:00 PT to get the following rewards:

Day 1: Spiritshine emblem

Day 2: 1 World Uprooted card pack ticket

Day 3: 1 World Uprooted card pack ticket

Day 4: 1 World Uprooted card pack ticket

Day 5: Spiritshine sleeves

Day 6: 1 World Uprooted card pack ticket

Day 7: 1 World Uprooted card pack ticket

Day 8: 1 World Uprooted card pack ticket

Day 9: 1 World Uprooted card pack ticket

Day 10: 1 World Uprooted card pack ticket

Battle against the Piña Colata to obtain special cards, emblems, sleeves and flairs! As with the Quest Mode from the Princess Connect collaboration, you can gain a number of points by fulfilling various conditions and missions. Full details available here. Quest Mode wil be available until 19 April 2020, 13:00 PT.
If you’ve been wanting to be the Piña Colata Master, then head on in to Shadowverse and play through the Cinderella Girls collaboration!
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Shadowverse is a AAA multiplayer turn-based card game with a fun–loving community of over 1 million daily players!

- BATTLE real–time opponents from around the world, or enjoy the fully voiced story mode
- STRATEGIZE with innovative mechanics that guarantee epic battles
- MASTER eight character classes each with unique paradigms and killer cards
- SUMMON 1500+ cards, each lavishly illustrated with jaw–dropping fantasy art

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Genshin Impact livestream Highlights version 2.4

The customary version preview livestream for Genshin Impact has once again come and gone, for a look at the 2.4 patch.

Let’s see the line up coming soon:

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New characters

5-star Shenhe, Cyro Polearm, billed a Support character

4-star Yun Jin, Geo Polearm,  also billed as a Support

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The associated event Wishes will be:

Part 1: Shenhe, Xiao rerun. Yun Jin on rate up
Part 2: Zhongli, Ganyu rerun

New Archon Quest

An interlude, seeing the return of the Jade Chamber, among other things

New Hangout Events

Ningguang, Yun Jin

New Weapon

5-star Calamity Queller Polearm

New Events

Make fireworks, play shadow games, salvage pieces of the Jade Chamber, fight Osial (or something), and claim a Liyue 4-star with the new Lantern Rite. Yun Jin is available!

Potions and fun stuff in challenge stages
Find some bake-danuki
Return of hide and seek (har har)

New Outfits

Ningguang from the event, and Keqing in the shop

【新コスチューム紹介】Ver.2.4では、凝光専用コスチューム「紗の幽蘭（しゃのゆうらん）」と刻晴専用コスチューム「霓裾の舞（げいきょのまい）」が登場！#原神 #Genshin #原神アプデ情報 pic.twitter.com/WypSa3Qeti
— 原神（Genshin）公式 (@Genshin_7) December 26, 2021

New Areas

Enkanomiya, in the abyss beneath Watatsumi. Day / Night becomes an actual mechanic

New Updates

Various QOL features to Abyss, shortcut keys, additions to the Serenitea Pot

Others

Stellar Moments vol. 2 OST coming soon

And of course, not forgetting the codes that you can claim:

SA7V2DRZGAU5
PSNVJURZZSD9
5SPDKV8ZHBFV

Good luck to whatever you desire, and let’s get to exploring more of Genshin Impact outside of the livestream previews when 2.4 actually hits.
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Genshin ImpactPublisher: miHoYoDeveloper: miHoYoRelease Date: 2020-09-28Android, iOS, PlayStation 4
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.

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

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Pre-registration of Majestia’s Global Version started now

A real time strategy mobile game, Majestia has now started its pre-registration activity ahead of the release of global version. Developed by Com2uS, the game was previously released in America and Japan as closed beta with the name Soulz: Majesty. Take a look at their gameplay video below!

Combining real-time strategy and card elements, the game consists of 5 factions featuring heroes with unique combat style and skills.

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The game’s final beta will launch on March 2–6, an official release on stores follows. While Majestia’s pre-registration is now available globally and will continue until the game launches. Pre-register now and grab those pre-registration rewards such as Hero Souls and Stones!

Source: 2p.com
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An Interview With Hakken: Insight From Malaysia’s Top Cosplayer

AFA 2022 saw many of Southeast Asia’s biggest talent return for panels and events, and one of these guests was Malaysian cosplayer Hakken who was kind enough to answer some questions of ours in an email interview.

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Hakken Ryou is a popular cosplayer from Sarawak, Malaysia. Since starting their career they’ve accumulated over 3.8 Million followers on Instagram and is considered “royalty” among anime enthusiasts for their beautiful, highly detailed cosplays as handsome male characters. Since the end of the MCO period this year, Hakken has made appearances as a guest at Anime Fest, and AFA 2022, to the delight of fans across the region.

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In this interview, Hakken spoke to us more about cosplay and offered some advice for those attempting to get into the hobby.
AFA and The Pandemic
We were able to catch Hakken at their AFA Panel where they spoke more about cosplaying in general. We decided to start the interview by asking them how it felt to return to conventions and cosplaying in public after the pandemic. As you can imagine they said they were pretty happy to see people in person once again.
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“It’s really exciting to be able to attend events again, especially seeing my fans and interacting with them face to face gives me the joy and motivation that I haven’t felt in a long time since the pandemic. I would say it is hard to accommodate everyone at a convention now, so I’m hoping to have more events where I can interact with my fans more”.
To expand more on why it is “hard to accommodate everyone at a convention”, many cons have been notably more crowded this year, with tickets selling out more quickly. Everyone wants to return to conventions now that the MCO is over. The good side of this however is that cons seem to be springing up more regularly with the higher demand so there should be plenty for Hakken (and everyone else) to attend in the future.
Choosing a character
The first big step in cosplay is simply choosing a character to make a costume as. With so many well-designed characters from numerous anime, games, and movies, it’s not an easy task. Hakken told us more about what it is about a character that catches their eye and makes them want to cosplay.
“I like powerful characters with a dominating but elegant vibe. Not sure how to describe it better but I guess you see the pattern from the characters I really like such as Sephiroth, Madara, Zhongli, SilverAsh, etc. Other than that I like realistic, vivid, and well-rounded characters, I care a lot about character lore. These are the most important factors that motivate me to cosplay a character”.
The lines you cannot cross
Coming off our last question, we wondered if there was any line in cosplay that Hakken believed a persona should not cross when starting up in cosplay. This could be anything from a costume that could be deemed inappropriate or certain behavior that a cosplayer should not partake in while they’re in character.
Hakken replied “I won’t say I have set a line for myself” however they also said that “if something doesn’t sit right with me when preparing a cosplay, I would let go of the project or find another way to approach it”.
It’s pretty solid advice. There are no set rules about how one should go about cosplaying however if something doesn’t sit right or makes you uncomfortable, there’s no harm in looking towards a different idea.
Upcoming Plans
The end of the MCO has seen new life in various communities and sub-cultures as people leave their homes to invest in new projects and events. Hakken is the same as they told us they have a number of upcoming cosplay projects, many of which involve going overseas.
“I want to travel more for photoshoots and also meet my fans, there are definitely a lot of exciting plans coming up”.
Hakken has done a number of cosplay shoots outside of Malaysia. One of the more notable of these is their series of photos as Bruno Bucciarati from Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure, taken in the character’s native homeland of Italy.
Advice For Aspiring Cosplayers
For our final question of the interview, we asked Hakken for any advice they had for aspiring cosplayers, particularly on the financial side. Cosplaying can be an expensive hobby, so we thought it’d be good to hear what advice an experienced cosplayer has with budgeting and choosing materials and makeup. Hakken’s advice was short but to the point:
“I think most people would know to do what’s within their financial ability, while I also see people that are struggling. If I have to give advice, it’s that your life and health come first before cosplay”.
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Hakken at AFA 2022
We’d like to thank Hakken for taking the time to answer our questions for this interview. Cosplay can be a challenging hobby but also incredibly rewarding. It gives you the ability to bring your favorite characters to life and unite fans and followers across the world. We wish Hakken the best of luck with their future travels and projects.

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Ghostwire: Tokyo Prelude Visual Novel is Available Now

Update (09/03/22): Ghostwire Tokyo – Prelude Corrupted Case File is now available on Steam for free.

A visual prequel to the upcoming Ghostwire Tokyo titled, Ghostwire Tokyo – Prelude Corrupted Case File is now available for free on the PlayStation Store for PS4 and PS5 and will be coming to PC later next week on the 8th of March.

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Ghostwire Tokyo – Prelude tells the story of KK and his team of paranormal detectives. While attempting to investigate a disappearance, they stumble upon a sinister entity that could lead to a greater supernatural disaster that will likely connect to the events of the main game. The visual novel will involve interacting with the rest of KK’s squad, giving players a greater amount of detail about the world and their stories.

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Developed by Shinji Mikami’s studio Tango Gameworks, Ghostwire Tokyo is a horror-action title set in a neon-filled psychedelic Tokyo overrun with yokai and demons.
Within Ghostwire Tokyo itself, KK is a spirit possessing the main character Akito and is the one who grants him supernatural powers to fight against the various entities around the city. The two combat the spirits throughout the game, it is clear that KK has his own agenda that he wishes to fulfill.
Ghostwire Tokyo will be released later this month on the 25h of March 2022 for the Playstation 5 and PC.

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Blade XLord ends service in North America

Blade XLord in North America – or maybe even just Canada – has had an extremely short run, initially launched on 26 March 2020 and now ends its service. The official end date will be 30 September 2020, 21:00 PDT. The full notice is given as:

This is the Blade XLord Admin Team.

It has been decided to end service for this game on September 30, 21:00 PDT. We deeply apologize to all players who enjoyed the game.
In-app purchases, including Blade Diamonds and Packs, are scheduled to end after August 5, 23:00 PDT.
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When game service ends, all of our social media accounts and channels will also be closed.
Schedule:
– In-app purchases ending: August 5, 23:00 PDT
– Game service ending: September 30, 21:00 PDT
All of us on the development staff wish to thank our fans and players for their support from the bottom of our hearts.
The Japanese servers are still live, as is usually is the case for these games it seems. The apparent limited release probably didn’t help. There’s still over a month left you can play the game if you want to, so if you’re interested in an old-school style RPG, give it a shot before the English version of Blade XLord ends its service within North America.

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Azera: Iron Heart launches in South Korea on 25th May

We reported about Azera: Iron Heart CBT last month, and now the game is officially released in South Korea. Just like its PC version, the game boasts a Chain System which allows you to combine over 80 different skills for unique combos.

The game features an open world that powers by Unreal Engine 4, so you could expect stunning graphics in it. The iconic mech suits will be there too, and there is a Guild System that allows Guild vs Guild battles (well, almost every Korean MMO has it).

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So far the game is only available on South Korea mobile platforms, no words on global release yet.

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Aniplex Aquiring Fate/Grand Order Developer from Delightworks

Update-29/12/2021: The new development team acquired by Aniplex from Delightworks has been named ‘Lasengle‘.

Aniplex is going through the process of acquiring the Fate/Grand Order development team from Delightworks. As Aniplex is the publisher of Fate/Grand Order, this means that the game will now be made in-house.

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This division of Delightworks will now be split off and become its own company who will continue to work on Fate/Grand Order as a subsidiary of Aniplex. The production of the gacha game will be overseen by Aniplex, Notes (the name of Type Moon’s creative circle), and the new company that this division of Delightworks will become.
An official press release from Aniplex states that:
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“As ‘Fate/Grand Order’ enters its seventh year of distribution in July 2015, we will continue to work closely with TYPE-MOON and the new company to ensure that users can continue to enjoy the game.”
The transfer of ownership is expected to be complete by the Spring of 2022.
Delightworks, whose president is former Street Fighter director Yoshinori Ono, will continue to work on other projects as a standalone company. Aside from Fate/Grand Order, they previosly worked on Melty Blood: Type Lumina alongside French Bread, Tiny Metal, and the Sakura Wars mobile game Sakura Revolution, which was shut down in June of this year.
Fate/Grand Order is available for iOS and Android.
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Fate/Grand OrderPublisher: AniplexDeveloper: DelightworksRelease Date: 2015-07-30Android, iOS
A new mobile "Fate RPG," presented by TYPE-MOON!
With an impressive main scenario and multiple character quests,
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Packed with content that both fans of the Fate franchise and newcomers will be able to enjoy.

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Disgaea RPG to temporarily cease services for 3 months before relaunch

Disgaea RPG went live in Japan about a month ago but was unfortunately shut down due to a variety of in-game problems that requires plenty of repair work in the coming months. A relaunch date was not announced but it’s rumoured to be three months from now.

To add fuel to the fire, one of the game’s developers, Nippon Ichi Software, also saw a big drop in its share price due to the constant maintenance delays of Disgaea RPG. To ease the frustration of fans, an apology statement was finally released a few days ago by both ForwardWorks and Nippon Ichi Software.

After a thorough investigation, it’s evident that the game is really in need of a complete overhaul in order to run smoothly in the future and both the developers are currently working on it. Those who’ve played the game prior to this will have their data erased and they’ll have to start all over again when the game relaunches.
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Furthermore, installation of the game on the App Store and Google Play has also been suspended until further notice. On top of that, players who have made microtransactions will also have to wait for an announcement from the developers.

Stay tuned for more updates. *sobs*
Source: Siliconera

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PS3 Titles are Appearing on The PS5 Store

VGC has found that several PS3 titles are starting to appear on the PS5 PlayStation store. This comes amidst the suggestion that there may be more backward compatibility on PlayStation consoles.

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Dead or Alive 5, a game currently available on the PS3 and Xbox 360 was found on the PS5 store. Clicking on the listing directs to the PlayStation Now version of the game, however, it has a purchasing price of £7.99 which Playstation Now titles should not have since they come free with the subsection.
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Other reports on social media have spotted Bejeweled and The Prince of Persia games The Forgotten Sands and The Two Thrones on the PS5 store as well.
Right now, you can’t actually purchase any of these PS3 games on the PS5. This means that the listings could just be an error however it may be hinting at greater backward compatibility on the PS5.
Prior to this discovery, a patent was filed by Playstation architect Mark Cerny called “backward compatibility through the use of spoof clock and fine grain frequency control”. This has gotten fans speculating that Sony could be attempting to bring backward compatibility to the PS5.
Unfortunately, a closer look at the patent has suggested that this may not be the case. The patent is not actually new but rather was updated from a 2015 patent where it was originally made for the PS4 Pro. The patent seems to be more about how to get older PS4 games to run better on the Pro, and now the PS5, and less about bringing PS1-3 games to more modern consoles.
A Bloomberg Report in December has also said that Sony is “preparing” a PlayStation equivalent competitor to Xbox Game Pass.
This rumored project, codenamed “Spartacus” will combine the functions of PlayStation Plus and Playstation now, and retire those brands in favor of a new service. It will supposedly launch on PS4 and PS5 sometime in the spring.
There will apparently be 3 different tiers to the service. The first will be Playstation plus services like online and a few free titles every month. The second will be a catalog of free games similar to the Xbox Game Pass and the third will include titles from the PS1-3 and PSP eras.
Sony has previously stated that a Gamepass model for PlayStation would not make sense so there’s some doubt that this will be the case. For now, it’s best to take this news with a grain of salt and see what happens as we head into spring.

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DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 New Free DLC Available

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced that DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 16th free DLC update can be downloaded now for owners of the game.

The DLC features Cell Max as a new Raid Boss, as well as a new Awoken Skill: Beast, which is from the movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.

The free update also includes the following content:
Raid Quests
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Terror Transformed “Extra raid”
Extreme Battle
The Ultimate Evil Activates!
Ultimate mechanical lifeform!! Lite
“THE final fight!” Lite

Super Souls

I’m a super hero!
Just figured out who the real villain is!
Help me, Daddy! I’m scared!
Damn… Gonna have to go all out!
Not a single word

51 new Loading Screen illustrations:

Costumes and Accessories

Cell Max Suit
Cell Max Set

CC Mascots

Pu’ar (God of Destruction Beerus Colour)
Chiaotzu (Emperor Colour)
Majin Buu (Grand Supreme Kai Colours)
Zen-Oh (Turtle School Colours)
Fat Gogeta (Broly Colours)
Janemba (Pikkon Colour)
Icarus (Flying Nimbus Colours)

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is described as:

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In this game, players enter the world of DRAGON BALL and fight alongside Goku and the others to protect the history of the Dragon Balls through various stories, training exercises, and interactions with these Super Warriors – creating an immersive Dragon Ball experience.
and is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam.
For further information kindly visit the official website.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2Publisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentDeveloper: DimpsRelease Date: 2016-10-25Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

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Shares of Nintendo plunge amidst E3 concerns

It was previously reported that Nintendo shared dipped in value following news of its ‘Quality of Life’ project being scrapped. With another dip post E3, new reports have come in claiming that there is a lack of confidence from investors as the Nintendo Switch progresses by its second year of being on sale.

Analysts are getting numerous inquiries from investors who are unable to comprehend why stock is being offloaded in such great volumes. There have been a few theories, including lukewarm sales for the Nintendo Labo and the Nintendo Switch as well as the lack of killer apps for the online service when it goes live in September 2018.
Nintendo fans have much to look forward to on the other hand, with the several announcements that came their way. Hopefully the enthusiasm will translate to sales numbers for the company for the rest of the year.
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World Flipper x Zombie Land Saga Collaboration Teased

Cygames mobile game title World Flipper has confirmed a collaboration event with the TV anime series “Zombie Land Saga” that was teased on the 25th of August on their Twitter Account.

【コラボ情報】#ワーフリ と #ゾンビランドサガ のコラボ開催が決定しました！コラボの詳細は後日発表いたしますので、楽しみにお待ちください！ pic.twitter.com/y7BhoN4aP6

— ワールドフリッパー公式 (@world_flipper) August 25, 2020

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World Flipper is an action game where players slam their characters into their enemies to defeat them. Each characters have their own unique characteristics and skill sets, all of which can be developed and combined with other characters to combo up and unleash powerful attacks.

Zombie Land Saga Summary
Not to be mixed up with the Rubin Fleischer’s classic film Zombieland, Zombie Land Saga features a group of cute idols, but the catch is that they’re all undead beings who were previously well known individuals in their own generation throughout Japan’s history.

Zombie Land Saga is a TV anime series that is produced by MAPPA where the story centers high school student Sakura Minamotom who planned to submit an idol application only to be abruptly killed by a truck while on her way to submit the application.
Truck-kun strikes again
She then is brought back to life as a zombie alongside other six girls to revitalize the Saga Prefecture as an idol group.
Details regarding the collab has not been revealed yet so make sure to keep updated by checking out World Flipper’s official Twitter account.

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World FlipperPublisher: Cygames, Kakao GamesDeveloper: CitailRelease Date: 2019-11-27Android, iOS
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Pet Alliance 2 pops up for Southeast Asia

Game publisher Avid.ly has opened a new server for its game Pet Alliance 2 in Southeast Asia. And what better time to delve into the game as it is celebrating the occasion with a summon-up event to extend gratitude to all the players of the previous title.

Pet Alliance 2 largely improves over its predecessor when it comes to graphics, gameplay and social features. Much like the original, you will also be tasked with capturing monsters that can be raised to partake in battles and engage on an adventure. New Astrology pets will be released on a monthly basis, not only in gacha but also as a reward in events. To improve your stable, you will have to collect pet shards, which when combined, grants you one pet, making higher tier monsters accessible to everyone including free players.

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Ensemble Stars Music to get English localization

To cap off an honestly already bizarre year, Ensemble Stars Music appears to be getting an official English version. Its official website has begun accepting pre-registrations for the US, and a separate tab for CA, UK and AU for whatever reason. The rewards for both appear the same, offering:

An exclusive title
200 x Diamonds
2 x Dia Scout Tickets
1 x 3 colour Gems (L)
1 x 3 colour Gems (M)

Milestone rewards go up to 50,000 users, with freebies including:

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5000: 350 x Diamonds
10,000: 700 x Diamonds
20,000: 1050 x Diamonds
30,000: 10 x Scout 4-star Card Guaranteed
50,000: 1750 x Diamonds + Original Card

That’s not all, as social media milestones are also available:

Facebook: 10,000 Followers for 3 x EXP Ticket (L)
[ UPDATED 28 DECEMBER 2021, 14:29 ] Twitter: 20,000 Followers for 1 x 4 colour Crystals

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The below image was the previous pre-registration rewards listed, left for reference.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Ensemble Stars franchise, it’s a boy idol series with the original “Basic” branch which is a lot more visual novel than game, and “Music” branch which is the rhythm game. You could consider Ensemble Stars Music the sequel to Basic, with new characters and most of the cast having grown up. Nonetheless, Basic comes with the usual idol trappings, with many unit CDs and associated multimedia merchandise (and anime) released prior to the rhythm game.
Considering the fact the official Twitter account only appears to list support for CA / UK / AU, it could be another situation with Colorful Stage where the other Asian / SEA regions will have a different release, because copyright laws are real sticklers.
We’ll have see how the melodrama gets translated!

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus S Review – The world’s slimmest gaming laptop with mighty performance

Technology has improved so much these days, and of course, gaming laptops are getting slimmer and powerful. ASUS ROG Zephyrus series gaming laptops are well-known for its slim body size, while the latest Zephyrus S pushes the limits of being slim even more. Check out our ROG Zephyrus S review (GX531GM) below as we got the chance to get our hands on it!

Design
Continuing the classic Zephyrus design, Zephyrus S has a metal chassis and CNC-milled unibody lid with the original SLASH design. The ROG logo on the lid stands out a lot thanks to the hairbrush finish and the matte black colour scheme, the logo lights up when the laptop is active too!
At just 14.95~15.75mm thin, Zephyrus S adopts a brand new Silky scissor-door hinge design that opens up when you lift up the display. The 15.6-inch dual side narrow bezel display offers refresh rate up to 144Hz and 3ms response time for breathtaking and blur-free visuals.
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The keyboard is lowered and paralleled to touchpad due to the ultra slim and improved heat dissipation designs. Interestingly, the Numpad is shared with the touchpad – you can switch between them just by pressing a button. It features RGB backlights on both the keyboard and the sides, you can switch between different effects (such as Music, Rainbow and Strobing) easily through the Armoury Aura.

Although the laptop is slim, it still packs up all the I/O ports that we need. There are 2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C ports and 1 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A on the right side, while DC-In, USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C, 2 USB 2.0 and a 3.5mm audio jack are located on the left side. On the back, there are a HDMI 2.0 port and a Kensington lock.
Back view
It is worth to mention that you can actually recharge the laptop with a mobile power bank or Type-C power adapter thanks to the “USB Type-C Power Delivery” technology. Quite a useful function in case your laptop is running out of battery but you can’t find a power socket for charging or don’t have the AC adapter!
Zephyrus S Specifications
ROG Zephyrus S is powered by the 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750HQ hexa-core processor with HM370 chipset. It offers the 6GB GDDR5 VRAM NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card as well, not the top-notch setup but more than enough for heavy gaming.

Also, it offers 8GB 2666MHz DDR4 SDRAM which you can expand up to 24GB. For the hard disk, it features 512MB of M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD, you can not worry about its processing speed. However, it doesn’t come with a high volume HDD so you might need to add on an extra HDD hard disk.
As we mentioned earlier, the laptop features a 15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) super-narrow bezel display onto the chassis. The width of the super narrow bezel on both sides are merely 6.5mm, along with the 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms response speed it guarantees a big game screen with gorgeous graphics performance. The dual speaker is placed just below the display to offer louder and clearer audio outputs.

Overheating would be one of the biggest issues for gaming laptops, Zephyrus S is featuring the AAS (Active Aerodynamic System) system with superior heat dissipation. The CPU and GPU can be cooled down via copper heatsinks and 5 heat pipes that leads them to the 4 exterior heatsinks. There are 2 sets of 12V high voltage fans with 83 fins on each fan for improved airflow intake. It comes with the Anti-Dust Cooling thermal design as well!

Other than the basic GameFirst V, the laptop comes with plenty of useful software such as GameVisual, Sonic Studio III, Sonic Radar and XSplite Gamecaster. The newly designed ROG Armoury Crate allows you to monitor its system, adjust fan rotational speed, switch between different Game Profiles and more. You can also access the Armoury Crate functions via the mobile app.
Benchmarks

3D Mark

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S got an impressive result of 4021 in 3D Mark test, the graphics score is 3765 while the CPU score is 6551. It manages to get 21 to 25 FPS on both graphics test, while on CPU test it manages to get a result of around 22 FPS. It could handle high-graphics video games at ease.

PC Mark 10

5130 is a pretty good score for PCMark 10 test. It got an amazing;y high score of 9366 on App Start-up Score, while for Digital Content Creation, it got a great score at 5789. The score indicates that Zephyrus S is suitable for video content creators too.

Gaming Performance
We tested the laptop with some of the most popular games including Monster Hunter World, Far Cry 5, Dragon Ball FighterZ and Final Fantasy XV. All the game runs seamlessly under high graphics settings, we could get an average of 50 FPS too. Gaming on ROG Zephyrus S has been a pleasure especially thanks to its super-narrow bezel display!

Conclusion
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S is a decent gaming laptop that meets the performance requirements for gaming along with a stylish appearance and slim body size. Of course, the visual and audio outputs are very satisfied thanks to the super-narrow bezel display and dual speaker. However, the area around the heat dissipation system still heats up after prolonged gaming period. This is due to its slim body size but fortunately, it doesn’t really affect our gaming experience.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S is especially suitable for the heavy gamers who travel (or staying outside from home) a lot. It is slim and lightweight, which allows you to bring it around easily for gaming anytime or anywhere you want. If you are interested, you can visit the official site for more information!

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The China Steam Outage Leaves Users Concerned

Popular video game launcher Steam had been made inaccessible in China over Christmas.

While it did eventually return and the Chinese government has not officially banned the platform, many developers and Chinese gamers are worried that it may have been blacklisted and could be banned sometime in the future.

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The original story that first circulated on the 25th of December was that Steam had been banned from China.

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It however was later found that Steam was not banned but rather subject to a DNS attack and this prevented Chinese users from accessing the website.

STEAM CHINA UPDATE
Our team in China did some digging & research, it looks like this was yet another DNS attack to flag it(there was a similar one in the past), so it’s not banned. Yet.
HOWEVER, as I’ve been saying this is not a matter of “if” but “when”. https://t.co/tmlzNSTWW5
— Vlad【尉遲衛德】 (@Stutsies) December 25, 2021

On the 28th of December, a post on Weibo new channel Whale Video found on the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s domain name information filing management system, that the Global Steam platform (steampowered.com) had been blacklisted and that clicking on a link to it would redirect the user to the Chinese version of Steam which has significantly fewer games, 103 vs hundreds of thousands.
“the main domain name of the global Steam game platform (steampowered.com) had been blacklisted, and searching for the domain name within the browser would automatically jump to another domain name (store.steamchina.com)”
Whale Videos reached out to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology who responded that they didn’t know why Steam was blacklisted and did not receive any notification about it but said that if it was blacklisted then it’s because it violated the country’s terms and laws.
The global Steam store seems to now be working again in China with developers like Neon Doctrine CCO Vladyslav Tsypljak saying that his team in China was blocked out for a few hours but later regained access to Steam after several attempts at connecting to the website.
Many however are still concerned if it could lead to Steam being properly banned later down the line.
China’s wider Restrictions on Gaming
China has been undergoing a wider crackdown on gaming. In August they imposed heavy restrictions on minors playing video games, only allowing under 18 gamers to play for three hours a week. China would also restrict depictions of harsh violence and effeminate men.
In order for an online video game to get published in China, the publisher must acquire a game license from the Chinese government. The Chinese government however has not issued any new licenses since July 2021.
Steam as an international domain does not have to acquire a gaming license or adhere to China’s regulations. This has made it one of the most accessible places for Chinese gamers to purchase games from overseas as well as for Chinese developers to sell their games to a global market.
Banning Steam could be possible if the Chinese government wished to further enforce the use of the gaming license and restrictions on Chinese developers and consumers.
There has currently been no comment from Valve regarding this situation.

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Fallout Shelter Receives New Holiday Update

Fallout Shelter is reminding us that despite the world is coming to an end, everyone still loves the holiday season. The game developed by Bethesda Softworks is releasing an update 1.9 that adds new Holiday Stickers, new quests and also cave exploration. Sending out your best dwellers into the cave while leaving your vault with less equipped dwellers? What can possibly go wrong?

While your dwellers are out exploring caves, Bethesda has also added Faction Theme Quests as well as Daily and Limited Time Holiday Quests. This means it is time for you to visit your vault and dwellers this holiday season to give them another reason to live.

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Everybody deserves a holiday don’t they?
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Help your district to survive in the metropolis of The Ascent

The Ascent is an action RPG to be released for Xbox One and Xbox Series X. We’ll let the trailer do the talking:

Jack Gosling, Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Curve Digital wrote about the game on Xbox Wire as well:

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Welcome to The Ascent Group, a self-contained metropolis stretching high into the sky and filled to the brim with weird and wonderful creatures from across the galaxy. When the survival of your district is threatened, it’s up to you to stop rival corporations and crime syndicates from seizing control – by any means necessary.
The Ascent is an action RPG that’s a real love letter to the sci-fi and cyberpunk worlds many of us grew up with. Players can explore a range of districts, from the deep slums to the higher luxury spheres, loot enemies for upgraded gear, and customize their bodies with a host of slick cyberware. The entire adventure can be played solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op.
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We’ve known we have something special on our hands with The Ascent for a long time, so it’s a huge relief to finally share it with the world. When Xbox asked us to be part of their Inside Xbox event today, we couldn’t say yes fast enough.
Planet Veles is one of many planets across the galaxy run by mega corporations – far larger than anything we have today – and travelling between planets costs a huge amount of resource. The biggest of all these mega corps is The Ascent Group. They own everything and everyone – including you.

But as the game begins, The Ascent Group shuts down for mysterious reasons, causing the city’s automated security systems to go haywire and put your entire world at risk. With riots, rival factions and conspiracy theories spreading like wildfire, it’s time to uncover what’s really happening before it’s too late.
Developer Neon Giant may be an indie studio in terms of size (with just 11 people in total) but they’re definitely AAA at heart. From brutal FPSs like Wolfenstein to first-party classics like Gears of War, the team has a huge amount of experience squeezing every drop they can from the Unreal Engine.
The same goes for The Ascent’s destructive environments. Imagine the lobby scene in “The Matrix” and you’ll get an understanding of Neon Giant’s plans. Every gunfight will leave its mark on the environment, from scarred pillars to crumbling buildings.
The result is a game that’s easily the most visually impressive I’ve worked on during my time at Curve. From classic sci-fi books to modern day action games, The Ascent builds a gorgeous world packed with beloved homages and slick skylines to boot.

One of the things that sets The Ascent apart from the crowd is the way it blends its cyberpunk elements with more traditional sci-fi tropes. Near-future humans mix with outlandish aliens in densely packed cities where anything is possible. Much like classics Mass Effect and Halo, it’s a balance that celebrates its fantasy feel whilst keeping the gameplay grounded and satisfying.
The Ascent is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X later this year. The support we’ve seen from Xbox has been fantastic, and we can’t wait to share more with you. Be sure to check out our announcement trailer and stay tuned for more details very soon!

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Pre-registration for Luna Mobile is now live and you can stand a chance to win iPhone X!

IPOCKET, the famous mobile game publisher who has been putting their focus on SEA market has brought us another MMORPG – Luna Mobile. Adapted and restored every detail from the popular PC MMORPG “Luna”, the 3D fantasy mobile game will be launching in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines very soon. The pre-register for Luna Mobile is available now and you can sign it up at the official site!

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The event of Luna Mobile occurs in the ancient Western fantasy world, where you as the protagonist will need to join forces of the different races (Human, Elves and Orcs) to fight against the evil forces.
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Similar to Luna on PC, there are 3 types of primary classes available in the mobile game – Warrior, Magician and Assassin. All of them comes with their unique characteristics and an unlockable secondary class. The game allows you to switch your character between primary and secondary class freely during battle!

Other than the story mode, Luna Mobile features various real-time multiplayer modes such as Arena and PvE boss fight. You can join forces with other players in a guild too. There will also be Mercenary (Minion) system and Pet system to help you out in combat.

The pre-registration event will be available from 20-26 December (6 pm) and you can get up to 2 lucky draw tickets per day by registering and sharing the event on Facebook. Prizes including iPhone X, game vouchers (MOL Points) and in-game items are up for grabs (we heard that there is a high winning chance)!

You can join the event by visiting their official site, or you can visit their official Facebook for more information.

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ReadySet Heroes will be released on October 2nd

It was announced today by Sony Interactive Entertaiment Singapore that ReadySet Heroes will be coming to PS4. The retail price of the Digital Standard Version for Malaysia is only RM 79.

Level up your character from a powerless nobody to a hero in this fast-paced multiplayer dugeon crawler with arena brawl mechanics. Firstly you will need to choose your character. Then, you will race through random dungeons to slay monsters and dodge traps. Don’t miss out on the loots to power up your character. You will need it later. You and your team are not the only one in this dungeon. There is another team that is also racing through the same dungeon. Which team that reaches the end of the dungeon will trigger “winner-takes-all” arena brawl. Two teams enter the arena but only one can make it alive. So which it will be?

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At the start, you spawn with only a wooden sword on your hand. You must be quick and go into the dungeon! Scavenge and loot for stronger armour, more powerful weapons and spells to gain new abilities to take on the fiercest of foes. Team up with a friend and battle your way through the dungeon and compete in the winner-takes-all arena brawl.
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You can pick your favourite hero and customized your hero. Make yourself look good before heading out to battle! Picking your character is just the start of it. Wait till you see inside the dungeon! It. Will. Change. Everything. ReadySet Heroes taps into the classic couch-multiplayer action offering short session, high-energy and easy to pick up and play.

The pre-order starts from today in the PlayStation Store. If you pre-order the game, you will get the ReadySet Heroes Theme, PlayStation Network Avatars and ReadySet Heroes Original Soundtrack. The pre-order also includes PlayStation Hero Crown and Player Skin. Pre-order now before October 1st.

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Acer Malaysia launches new Predator Orion desktops and new gaming monitors

At Acer Malaysia’s Predator Roadshow, which begins today, the PC manufacturer introduced its latest Predator Orion desktop PCs and new gaming monitors. Below are the details of the new gaming products.

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Predator Orion 9000 and 5000
The new Predator Orion 9000 and 5000 have been updated again. This time, both models feature improved specifications.
Orion 5000 specifications

CPU: 9th Generation Intel Core i7 9700K
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2070
RAM: 8GB DDR4
Storage: 256GB SSD + 2TB HDD
Price: RM9,999 (available now)

Predator Orion 9000
Orion 9000 specifications

CPU: 9th Generation Intel Core i7 9700K
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2080
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Storage: 512GB SSD + 2TB HDD
Price: RM13,299 (available now)

Predator Orion 5000
Predator X35
Next is the world’s first 35-inch NVIDIA G-Sync monitor, the new Predator X35. Sporting a curvature of 1800R, this curved screen monitor looks gorgeous.
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Check out its impressive specs below:

Panel type: Vertical Alignment (VA)
Resolution: 3440 x 1440
Response time: 2ms Grey-to-grey
Refresh rate: Maximum 200Hz in overclocking mode
Color Palette: 90% DCI-P3
Brightness: 1000 nits
Other features: RGB lighting, VESA support, HDR support

The Predator X35 will only be available in mid-July 2019 and will retail for RM9,399.
Acer Predator X35
Nitro VG271U P, VG270 P and VG240Y P
The three new Acer Nitro monitors – VG271U P, VG270 P and VG240Y P – all come with AMD Radeon FreeSync support. All three monitors come with minimalist designs, good performance, and affordable price tags. We’ve included the specifications for each model below:
Nitro VG271U P

Panel type: IPS
Size: 27-inch
Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Response time: 1ms grey-to-grey
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Color palette: 95% DCI-P3
Other features: Visual Response Boost, AcerVisualCare, Acer Display Widgets
Price: RM1,399

Acer Nitro VG271U P
Nitro VG270 P

Panel type: IPS
Size: 27-inch
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Response time: 1ms grey-to-grey
Brightness: 400 nits, HDR10 support
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Other features: HDR10 support, Visual Response Boost, AcerVisualCare, Acer Display Widgets
Price: RM899

Nitro VG240Y P

Panel type: IPS
Size: 23.8-inch
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Response time: 1ms grey-to-grey
Brightness: 400 nits, HDR10 support
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Other features: Visual Response Boost, AcerVisualCare, Acer Display Widgets
Price: RM699

Acer Nitro VG0 series – VG270 P/VG240Y P
However, do note that these three monitors are not available yet. They will go on sale around the end of July 2019 on the Acer official online stores and all Acer authorized dealers nationwide.
ED322QR P
Last but not least is the Acer ED322QR P. This one is also a curved monitor with a 1800R curvature and 178° viewing angle.
Specifications

Panel type: Vertical Alignment (VA)
Size: 31.5-inch
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Response time: 4ms grey-to-grey
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Other features: AcerVisionCare, AMD FreeSync
Price: RM939 (available now)

Acer ED322QR P
All of the new Acer products above can be found at the Predator Roadshow that is happening now at Sunway Pyramid. It will be there until 30 June 2019 (Sunday) so make sure you check it out! You can also find additional details of the products in the Acer Malaysia website.

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Minecraft Earth is Microsoft’s Minecraft AR project

Microsoft has just showcased Minecraft Earth, its Minecraft AR project that is coming to the Android and iOS platforms.

The teaser gives us a sneak peek into what to expect from it, and from the look of it, you are able to share your creations and obtain a new perspective on them including the creations of other people.

Minecraft mobs are present here, and you will be able to breed various variants for your own builds. You will also be able to create together before taking your builds to the next level. The game is free to play and it will launch for smartphones that are AR compatible.
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Minecraft Earth is scheduled for a release in summer, although you are able to sign up for the closed beta to get a small taste of the game. More information available at the official site!

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Cover CEO YAGOO Says HoloEarth Will Have A AAA-Sized Budget

Cover Corporation CEO Motoaki “YAGOO” Tanigo and HoloEarth developer Yuki Ooka sat down for an interview with Tekken Series Producer Katsuhiro Harada, discussing the development of the upcoming HoloEarth as well as its budget size.

The interview, originally on 4Gamer, sees Tanigo say that HoloEarth would be approached with patience, saying he expects the MMO to cost about as much as some triple-A games:

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Harada: …If we limit ourselves to the development of “rich” titles for consoles and PCs, i.e., high-end games such as AAA titles, the minimum development cost would be 5 billion yen, and in fact, 10 or 15 billion yen. In fact, it is now a world where it costs 10 or 15 billion yen (approx 74-111 million USD).
Tanigo: I think we are creating a service, not a game, so I think the cost is more for the ongoing operation than the initial development. But, yes, if we consider the total cost of ……, I think “Holo-Earth” will be on the same scale as you have mentioned.
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This is a fairly conservative estimate, since Tanigo isn’t exactly revealing the actual financial estimates for the HoloEarth budget, but it would put it at the more AAA end of game development.
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As for how the game intends to make money, Tanigo says it’s less about the game itself being a revenue generator, rather instead being what they call the Vtuber Business Model.
“The business model of VTubers is not based on throwing money at people. It’s just a plus-alpha element, and the main focus is on membership, merchandising, and revenue from live events”, Tanigo says.
Here is Tanigo describing the Vtuber Business Model:
4Gamer:. When you talk about merchandising, can we assume that it is similar to the character business?
 Tanigo: Yes. It’s difficult to say whether it can be categorized as a character business in general. Of course, there are goods such as acrylic stands, but even if they are licensed products, they do not necessarily contain illustrations of the characters. I think it is more a sense of wanting to wear goods related to the IP.
Harada:  In our case, “THE [email protected]” is just like that. The game is the starting point of the IP, but if you look at the scale of revenue, the merchandising and live performances are larger. I see, this is the kind of business where people make an identity out of what they like. Is that what you are trying to do in the Metaverse?
Tanigo: Yes, that’s right. For example, the pictograms that are currently provided as a function of membership, or the live goods that can be purchased at live events, can be replaced with chat stamps or avatar outfits in the Metaverse as well. We can also hold events and live shows online, so the business will be the same as it is today.

According to Tanigo, a huge part of the appeal of HoloEarth would be better access to the overseas markets, since fans would no longer have to fly to venues to attend events.
“In the case of our company, we have many overseas fans, and it is difficult to create an experience where fans from all over the world can gather at the same time and in the same space. But with Metaverse, it is possible. I feel that is a big advantage”, he says.
He also noted separately that although the budget for developing HoloEarth might be high, he expects the service to take around 5 years to take off, just like the Vtuber trend did earlier on.

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How Capcom Went From Crapcom To CapGod

This article on ‘How Capcom Went From Crapcom To CapGod’ was available a week earlier through the Gamerbraves Newsletter. Sign up for free to gain access to more articles about news and trends in the gaming industry and community.

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So Capcom or “CapGod” as they’re often nicknamed are doing pretty well nowadays. Multiple critically praised Resident Evil games, getting Monster Hunter to blow up in the west, bringing Devil May Cry back, and even Ace Attorney is doing pretty well. It’s pretty surprising when you remember that prior to 2017, Capcom was one of the most disliked triple-A publishers in the industry.

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“Crapcom” as people called them in the late 2000s and early 2010s seemed like they couldn’t do anything right: bad DLC practices, canceling anticipated new games, and a backward policy of appealing to westerners that didn’t really appeal to westerners. So, how did they do it?
The dark age of Crapcom started around 2009 and was primarily caused by three things:
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DLC
The 7th generation of consoles (Wii, PS3, 360) was not an easy time for developers. Many were still getting used to the much higher cost of developing HD online games and wanted to find ways to squeeze as much profit out of titles as possible. One answer to this was the emergence of DLC and Capcom went all out in the worst way.

The first DLC issue was with Marvel vs Capcom 3 with Jill Valentine and Shuma Gorath being announced DLC characters who were already on the disc. You only paid for a code to unlock them. This became an even bigger controversy with their next fighting game Street Fighter X Tekken. When SFXT launched it was found that an extra 12 fully finished characters were hidden away on the disk who were meant to be released as DLC alongside the Vita version of the game.
The wasn’t exclusive to fighting games. Asura’s Wrath, one of the better games Capcom published during this period actually had its ending hidden away behind a DLC paywall. Many gamers thought Capcom came off as greedy as they were basically sectioning content that was already made just so they can sell it for more cash.
Appeal to The West
The other pain spot for Capcom was their attempted policy of ‘globalization‘ or appealing to the west. This was a movement spearheaded by Keiji Inafune, a long-time producer at the company.
It was found that international audiences were becoming a far bigger market than Japan. According to reports Japan had gone from making up 50 percent of all global video game sales in 2002 to only 10 percent in 2010. According to Eurogamer, Inafune believed that for Capcom to remain profitable, they had to adapt to a more global western market. A large part of this policy included outsourcing projects to smaller western developers so that they would better suit the intended market.
Bionic Arm!!
In all fairness, this did lead to some good games like the Dead Rising and Lost Planet series however the majority of these games like ‘Dark Void’ (2010) and the Bionic Commando Remake (2009) were bland, uninspired attempts to recreate western action shooters that lacked the charm of their Japanese counterparts.

This culminated with the highly controversial DMC: Devil May Cry, a reboot of the Devil May Cry series featuring a grungier, douchier, smoking, Dante that was nowhere near as likable as his white-haired predecessor. Alongside more simplistic gameplay and a few snide comments at fans, it’s no surprise that the game bombed hard.
Mega Man

There was one final area that caused trouble for Capcom and that was Mega Man. You don’t see him as much nowadays but in the early 2010s, he was still considered to be Capcom’s mascot.
There were five games planned for Mega Man in 2010: Mega Man Universe, Mega Man Online, Mega Man Legends 3, Mega Man Star Force 4, and Maverick Hunter, and one by one, they were each canceled. And shortly after, this guy appeared in Street Fighter X Tekken:

Nowadays, we know that many of these games were canceled for very different and understandable reasons and the Bad Box Art Mega Man in SFXT just came down to bad timing. At the time though, fans saw these cancelations as an insult and proof that Capcom no longer respected its fans or franchises. It also doesn’t help that Capcom posted a tweet blaming the cancellation of Mega Man Legends 3 on a lack of fan interest, something that never looks good.
At this point in time (2010) Keiji Inafune, who produced the Mega Man franchise had actually left Capcom and continued a tirade about how “Japan is dead”, how the country produces nothing but bad games, and how Capcom, in particular, was filled with salarymen who refused to take risks. You know, despite the fact that they were acting on policies that he put in place.
He used the Mega Man debacle to further promote his upcoming Kickstarter game Mighty Number Nine, which he described as the Mega Man game that fans always wanted.
From Crapcom to CapGod
Even as early as 2009, Capcom developers already believed that the appeal to the west strategy was not working and their over 70 percent sales drop proved it. After DMC, it seemed Capcom was done. They would now focus primarily on in-house titles.

Now imagine you’re at E3 2017, a new chilling horror title is showcased, and then the title flashes: Resident Evil 7.
That was the turning point for Capcom. From there the hits seemed to keep on coming with Monster Hunter World, their best-selling game of all time. Then Resident Evil 2 Remake, and Devil May cry 5, debooting the franchise back to the original series with the original Dante we all know and love. We even saw the long-awaited return of The Blue Bomber with Mega Man 11.

They turned it around. These games weren’t all perfect but it was a much-needed return to form. Capcom was now on the way to becoming CapGod.
While the shift to working on in-house titles definitely helped keep things organized, it should be noted that Capcom never stopped attempting to appeal to the west. It’s more that they realized what it is westerners liked about their games (ie that they’re Japanese) and combined that with fresh and appealing western inspirations and in-house western input.
Resident Evil 7 goes back to classic survival horror but also makes use of a first-person perspective like many popular indie horror games being made around the time. It is also the first Resident Evil to be written by western narrators at Capcom Vancouver.
Capcom Europe COO Stuart Turner said in regards to Resident Evil 7 “Where we’ve had our best success in recent years is blending classic Japanese game design with a more Western aesthetic, It’s about very much continuing this with future products.”
The Future of Capcom
Pragmata (2023)
As I said at the start of this article, Capcom is in a good place and seems set to continue their CapGod winning streak. Street Fighter 6 looks fantastic and the Resident Evil 4 Remake looks surprisingly fresh. They’re even creating new IPs like Pragmata and Exoprimal.
They’ve still had a fair bit of trouble. The Resident Evil 3 Remake was a little too short, and pretty much everything to do with Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite had issues. It would also be great to see some of their old IPs return (new Darkstalkers pls) but overall I can’t complain. The good has far outweighed the bad in my opinion.
In some ways perhaps the Crapcom era was a good thing. It showed Capcom what fans on a global scale liked and didn’t like about their games which likely helped in informing the CapGod renaissance we see today.
And what happened to Keiji “Japan is Dead” Inafune? Well, Mighty Number Nine flopped due to a mishandled Kickstarter and now he’s making NFTs. The CapGod arc started a year after Mighty Number Nine was released in 2016. What Irony.

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