Rocking the heavens and the underworld: Guilty Gear -STRIVE- Closed Beta Impressions

If you’re a fighting games enthusiast, Guilty Gear is a series name that shouldn’t be unfamiliar to you. The last game for the series was Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 in 2017, available for both the PC and console platforms. ARC SYSTEM WORKS is now at last launching the next game of the franchise in Guilty Gear -Strive-, set for release Autumn 2020. The game had a closed beta on the PS4 the past weekend, which we had to participate in, of course! Let’s rock right into this pretty stylish fighter!

The first steps

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

As you might expect, many features weren’t available in the closed beta, with a lot of them being “in development”. The networking was available to try though, allowing the choice of many servers from Japan to  Korea, Southeast Asia to USA, and more. Once you’ve picked your server, you can customize your pixel avatar in which you use to wander around the lobby.
Play around with the choices of looks, tops, bottoms, hats, shoes and whatever else you fancy. This pixel art could give a slightly misleading impression to those unfamiliar with Guilty Gear, possibly assuming it to be pixel art throughout which is untrue.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Once done, you’ll be taught how to connect with other players to start some matches. It was much easier to find players from the Japanese or US servers, but the connection was pretty unstable at this point. Should you manage to find someone though, you can choose which character you’ll be playing before the fight. Each of them are categorized accordingly to their strengths that include Balance, Speed, Power and Tricky. The beta offered Sol Badguy, Ky Kiske, Chipp Zanuff, May, Potemkin, Axl Low and Faust.
Takes two to tango
Without checking keys to start off, the initial matches were quite awkward. Once the first mandatory match was done though, we can finally check the commands for every character by entering the Options screen. You’ll need to be ready before you find a new opponent, as in, picking your character first. If you’re going to do randoms or inviting a friend in, you won’t be able to pick once you commit to the match.

Movements 100% utilize the controller’s joystick, then you hit the X, Square, Circle or Triangle buttons according to the joystick direction. Some characters will also utilize pressing down on the joystick for combos (special attacks). If you don’t like the preset buttons on the Dualshock, all of them except for the joystick can be customized, so swap them around as you like.
Gatlings is the Guilty Gear series’ system of combos with previous games making it quite important, but Strive does not have the same ‘dependency’ on it, so to speak, which can limit the potentials of your punches and kicks to start the chain and loses some of that smoothness known in the series. Considering it IS a limited time beta, we’d expect more combos to be cooked up in a later beta or once it launches. This Gatling system could be something newbies may find challenging to pick up in the early stages.

In regards to character flavour, there’s no shortage of that in the characters’ movesets. May launches her dolphins and waves while striking with her anchor, Faust can utilize bombs or weaponize Afros while Potemkin shows off his WWE moves.
Poppin’ colours and visuals

This title definitely has attractive visuals that can appeal to a large variety of players, somewhat following in the style of Xrd’s and Dragon Ball FighterZ’s legacy. With the Unreal Engine 4, the characters have been rendered as such as though they were plucked from an anime. Each stage is quite robust as well, with quite the selection of locales, from a ship to a desert and a forest. These stages will be picked at random in multiplayer.
Of course, one of the most important things would be the attacks, and you won’t be disappointed with the effects given to your strikes for that feeling of impact. It’s not limited to attacks either, with Counters and Defense having their own visuals. It’s a shame that the experience can be soured especially due to random disconnects, but it is what it is, being a closed beta.

The multiplayer lobbies are quite cute with a drastic art shift to be rendered in pixels. They didn’t need to render a little bar and various NPCs for functions like the closet to change your avatar, or that lavish lobby you can find the tutorials in, but they did.
LET’S ROCK!

With the Closed Beta, we won’t be able to provide a full review, of course, but you can get a taster of what’s to come in Autumn 2020. ARC SYSTEM WORKS has done a spectacular job so far for Strive, so fans can look forward to this next title! Find it on the Playstation 4 later this year.

Check This Out Next

Tags: ARC SYSTEM WORKSGuilty GearGuilty Gear -Strive-


Tokyo 2020 Olympics plays selection of video game music at opening ceremony

As a nation home to many storied games, audience watching the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony are treated to a variety of video game music to kick off the games. The full list is as follows:

Dragon Quest: Introduction: Edrick’s Theme
Final Fantasy: Victory Fanfare
Tales of Series: Sorey’s Theme
Monster Hunter: Proof of Hero
Kingdom Hearts: Olympus Coliseum
Chrono Trigger: Frog’s Theme
Ace Combat: First Flight
Tales of Series: Royal Capital – Majestic Grandeur
Monster Hunter: Setting Off Breeze
Chrono Trigger: Robo’s Theme
Sonic the Hedgehog: Star Light Zone
Winning Eleven / Pro Evolution Soccer: eFootball walk-on theme
Final Fantasy: Main Theme
Phantasy Star Universe: Guardians
Kingdom Hearts: Hero’s Fanfare
Gradius (Nemesis): 01 ACT 1-1
NieR: Song of the Ancients
Saga Series: Saga Series Medley 2016
Soul Caliber: The Brave New Stage of History

With the opening ceremony, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will go on in quite unusual circumstances, having been delayed from taking place in 2020 proper due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

For a less common side of the sporting event, The Pegasus Dream Tour is a game focusing on the Paralympics over the regular franchised Olympics games. While the athletes are out there competing in their various divisions, we can cheer them on at home, or participate in our own way through video games.

Check This Out Next

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Tags: Tokyo 2020 Olympics


Gamers Hideout Will Be Holding A Midnight Collection For Final Fantasy XVI At Sunway Pyramid

Electronics retailer Gamers Hideout has announced that they will be holding a Midnight Collection for pre-orders of Final Fantasy XVI at Sunway Pyramid, in Petaling Jaya Malaysia.

The event will take place from 9:00 PM to 00:00 MYT on the 21st of June, right before the launch of Final Fantasy XVI. You have to sign up before Sunday the 18th of June at 23:59 PM in order to qualify.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Image Credit: Gamers Hideout
In order to attend, all you have to do is pre-order a copy of Final Fantasy XVI with Gamers Hideout, either from one of their physical outlets or their digital website and fill out the following form.
You can pre-order any of the following Final Fantasy XVI-related items in order to attend:
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

PS5 Console Disc Version Final Fantasy XVI Bundle
PS5 Console Digital Version Final Fantasy XVI Bundle
PS5 Final Fantasy XVI Standard Edition (physical game copy)
PS5 Final Fantasy XVI Deluxe Edition
PS5 Final Fantasy XVI Collectors Edition

From there, just go to their outlet in Sunway Pyramid at the allotted time and collect the game. Gamers Hideout says that they will reveal more details about the Midnight Collection closer to the event.
Go to top
Final Fantasy XVI will launch for PlayStation 5 on the 22nd of June 2023.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Final Fantasy XVIGamers HideoutPlaystationSquare Enix


Born from a wish to tell good stories, an interview with Kaoru of Gempak Starz

For Malaysian comics fans, Gempak Starz is probably one of, if not the, most recognizable names out there. Within its pages have been works of a slew of talented local artists, telling their stories. I remember trying to glean drawing tips from the submissions besides the comics themselves.

Kaoru herself. Photo provided by Gempak Starz.
I remember Kaoru as the shoujo artist for the publication, the detail of her work being something I admired even if I wasn’t a fan of the genre itself. After all these years, being able to interview her is not something I imagined would happen, but here we are.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Interview has been edited for clarity.

Kaoru did not get into comics immediately, having only begun reading them at 14 years old. That formative work was Inoue Takehiko’s Slam Dunk, something she – and certainly, many other fans – says it remains one of the best manga she’s ever read. She started learning how to draw when she realized she wanted to be a good storyteller / comic artist when she turned 15. That led her into applying for a job interview for a comic artist at 18.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

She counts herself lucky to be hired by Gempak Starz after only two interviews, starting out as a comic assistant. In this role, she describes it as “helping the artist hit deadlines”, doing the inks, backgrounds and touching up. She had to learn techniques from scratch, having had no background in this field. After a year, she got to work on her own short comic – the process of which had its own problems to learn from – before becoming a full-fledged comic artist.

Now, the artist has taken more of a back seat to be a writer, as well as being in charge of Candy Factory. As a team, they work on educational comics for children, namely the Candy, Prince and Candy Cuties series. In another timeline, Kaoru could have become an accountant instead, or became more well known for her crime fiction works. For the latter, she’s read many novels, watched movies and documentaries on such criminal investigations, expressing a desire to branch out should the opportunity arise.
How about something like Hyouka?
As it were, Kaoru believes reading different genres can help in crafting good stories, as fiction should have a basis in reality. Additionally, a good story should come from having support from your own knowledge and experience. She’s proud of her own works as she should, with much support from readers.

I think collaborating with Keith and Zint would be funny because they’re my close friends in Gempak Starz.
We worked together for years, but haven’t really collaborated.
Kaoru

Seeing as how prolific Kaoru has been all this while, one could imagine that one or several of her works could lend itself well to getting adapted into another form. The Candy and Prince series in particular could be similar to Tokimeki Memorial, with her casting Mamoru Miyano as Prince Ciel, and Kaito Ishikawa as Gion.
Imagine.
To close off, she thanks her fans for sticking with her for so long and helping her continue to pursue this career despite its hardships. She admits she’s not very active on social media, but you can follow her on Instagram.

The local Malaysian comics industry can only grow from here, and with talent like Kaoru and her peers among us, we’ll surely find our own style yet. Thanks to Kaoru for giving us the time to answer some of our questions. For the rest of us, we can surely take inspiration and hone our own skills to tell the stories that are uniquely ours.
Tang Eng Huat, Zint, Kaoru and Keith in session at DASEIN Academy of Art. Photo provided by Gempak Starz.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Gempak StarzKaoru


Resident Evil Ada Wong Voice Actress Lily Gao Harassed Off Social Media

Voice Actress Lily Gao received a slew of harassment over her performance as Ada Wong in the recently released Resident Evil 4 Remake.

This harassment has led to Gao deactivating replies on her Instagram and has hidden almost all of her posts. Several of her previous included promotions for the game, talking about how excited she was the take the role.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Several people have criticized Gao’s performance as Ada Wong in the Resident Evil 4 Remake. While some of these criticisms are valid, several users, as usual, have taken things too far, attacking Gao’s person and claiming that she “ruined” the game.
According to Eurogamer, one comment said “Your voice acting was horrible in the RE4 Remake. It sounded super stiff and there was nothing seductive about it. It didn’t fit at all omfg I hope they don’t hire you as Ada’s voice actor for another game.”
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Another said, “Great now when Separate Ways [DLC] comes out I have to put it on mute. Worst voice acting I have heard in years. Why Capcom hired you instead of the past actress is beyond me”.
Several netizens have since come out in defense of Lily Gao, condemning those that have sent her harassment.
“I’ve been seeing the hate towards Lilly Gao and I don’t get why in this community if an RE character doesn’t look or perform right, people go find the real-life actor and harass them”. says prominent Resident Evil Youtuber Suzi Hunter. “If you don’t like something, that isn’t an invitation to be a prick. Just leave her alone”.
Retro Gaming Podcast Retro Blast likewise commented that “the harassment of Lily Gao by RESIDENT EVIL fans is horrible. She’s a human being. If you didn’t like her Ada performance, fine, but attacking the actress is ridiculous and I’m extremely disappointed to be a part of this fanbase today. Be better and touch some grass”.
Regardless of your opinions on her performance in the Resident Evil 4 Remake, harassment is never acceptable. We wish Lily Gao all the best going forward.
Go to top
Resident Evil 4 (2023) is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Check This Out Next

Tags: CapcomResident Evil 4Resident Evil 4 Remake


Predator Orion 7000 And Gaming Desk Power Your Gaming Sessions

Acer showed off the new Predator Orion 7000 , their new premier pre-built PC to truly update your gameplay experience with a radical new design, as well as 64GB of RAM and up to an RTX 3090 GPU.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

The  EMI-compliant chassis features transparent, tempered glass side panels showcasing two 140 mm (5.5-inch) Predator FrostBlade™ 2.0 front fans and a third 120 mm (4.7-inch) Predator FrostBlade™ 2.0 rear fan that can be lit with a dazzling array of ARGB colors.
The top of the Orion 7000’s case features an opening, making it possible for users to replace this 120 mm (4.7-inch) fan with a 240 mm (9.45-inch) one, while integrated PredatorSense software lets gamers control the ARBG lighting, fan speed and overclocking. Accenting the bold lighting and design are an illuminated teal blue Predator logo on the chassis’ front and an easily accessible teal prism-refraction power button on the system’s top.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

The rig includes a 2.5-inch USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C hotswap drive bay, 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVIMe SSDs (up to 1 TB each) and two 3.5-inch SATA3 HDD (up to 3 TB each).
Predator Gaming Desk

Aside from that, Acer also showed off the new Predator gaming desk- a massive tool designed to support your gaming habits with cable management and a special coating.
Gamers can choose from two surfaces: one coated in an easy-to-clean, stylish carbon fiber or another covered with a custom-designed Predator mouse pad.
Outfitted with ample storage space, the Predator gaming desk comes with a rack for storing gamepads and/or cartridges, a headphone hook, a cup holder, and a tray tucked in the back for AC adapters.
It also has the convenience of a headset cradle to save desk space, a cup holder to prevent spills, and a cable management cutout on each side of the desk to keep cables organized and out of the way. The desk is sturdy with the ability to hold up to 120 kg (264 lbs).

Check This Out Next

Tags: Acer PredatorAcer Predator DeskAcer Predator Orion 7000


TLOU PII goes gold [ The Last of Us Part II ]

TLOU PII / The Last of Us Part II has gone gold, namely confirming the game is ready to ship to meet the new 19 June release date for the PS4. It’s gone through quite a bit of trouble, from an initial indefinite delay and, as some of you might have heard, experienced leaks for the full game. You can listen to Neil Druckmann’s message in full as follows:

The delays have been in part due to the whole coronavirus pandemic, causing issues in logistics. The indefinite delay had been announced due to the fact Naughty Dog wanted to get the game out to as many people as possible at the same time – while Square Enix tried to combat this by sending out game copies earlier to certain regions, it had presented its own set of challenges.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

He wishes to congratulate the team on a job well done on pushing the game out at last, and in a few weeks, the game will finally launch to many waiting fans. “No matter what you’ve seen or heard or read, nothing compares to playing this thing from beginning to end,” he says, doubtless referring to the leaks.
We’re almost there to see the next chapter of Ellie’s story. Are you ready for the “gold” that is TLOU PII?
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Check This Out Next

Tags: Naughty DogNeil DruckmannThe Last of UsThe Last of Us Part 2The Last of Us Part II


Cozy Grove update 2.0 now live for the summer!

Developer Spry Fox has released their summer update for Cozy Grove! Cozy Grove released on 8 April 2021, where you play a Spirit Scout helping out the ghostly inhabitants on an island paradise. The community has helped provide feedback for all the QoL, balance changes and bug fixes for the past patch updates. You can get it for PC, Nintendo Switch, Playstation and Xbox.

The summer update includes:

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

New NPBs (non-playable bears) with new quest types and rewards
New critter-catching and stone-skipping activities
The ability to name your pet animals
A still-secret “summer event” that will begin in July
Dozens of new decorations and clothing items, plus new photo standees
Two new, original song additions to the Cozy Grove soundtrack
And most importantly, players can now hug the bears!

ABOUT THE GAME
Cozy Grove is a game about everyday life on an island paradise – that’s haunted! As a spirit scout it’s your job to help the spectral inhabitants with their afterlives. You’ll build a camp, make friends with the characters, and bring color back by decorating. Explore the forest every day to find new items to craft, and areas to explore. Embark on quests tied to your relationships with the various spirits, decorate and customize your camp, make the island your own! With procedurally generated changes and a living world to keep you company, you’ll never run out of fun new things to do or collect. With a little time, a little love, and a lot of crafting you’ll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!

Beautiful, dynamic, hand-drawn landscapes that come alive when you help a spirit in need.
Dozens of memorable characters and spirits for you to find and befriend.
Collect spirit animals, craft decorations, go fishing, and more!
40+ hour campaign filled with side quests, designed to span months of playtime.

Check This Out Next

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Tags: Cozy GroveSpry FoxThe Quantum Astrophysicists Guild


Uma Musume adds Gold City to the stable

With a new banner refresh that will last until 29 July 2021, we have the addition of Gold City to the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby lineup.

★3 [オーセンティック/1928]ゴールドシチー（CV：#香坂さき さん）が登場！
マイルを舞台に差しで活躍する、100年に1人とも言われる美しいウマ娘です！
ガチャで獲得すると今だけ「ゴールドシチーのピース×90」がおまけで付いてきます！#ウマ娘 #ゲームウマ娘 pic.twitter.com/7i6Neb48Ms

— ウマ娘プロジェクト公式アカウント (@uma_musu) July 20, 2021

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Just in time for the Cancer Cup, we are treated to yet another mile horse who will fulfill the role of a betweener.

While she is versatile enough to run the mid and long distances with a bit of tweaking, Gold City’s skillset favours her being a natural for mile. With that in mind, the obvious flaw of having the 20% guts training become less detrimental, as you can just stack speed and power training to overcome any deficiencies. The built-in Wisdom Eye is nice, although bear in mind that it will only proc in the opening leg of the race, so its usefulness is very situational. Regardless, given that you will most likely be running Gold City in mile, you could overlook having any heals whatsoever with enough stamina. More importantly however are her other abilities, which make her quite the formidable mile betweener as she has several acceleration skills to pick, not to mention her unique character skill that will bolster her acceleration even further.
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is currently available on Android and iOS for mobile, and DMM Games for the PC.
 Download

Uma Musume: Pretty DerbyDeveloper: CygamesRelease Date: 2021-02-24Android, iOS
Horse girls take to the track! Train up these cute horse girls to be the best of the best.

Check This Out Next

Tags: AndroidCygamesiOSSimulationUma Musume


Bookbound Brigade released on PC, Switch and PS4!

2D SIDE-SCROLLING PLATFORM ADVENTURE BOOKBOUND BRIGADE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON PC, SWITCH AND PS4
Players are bound to love this unique Metroidvania genre tale featuring a library of literary legends such as King Arthur, Robin Hood and Dracula…

Intragames Co. Ltd is delighted to announce that its Metroidvania genre literary tale from Italian developer Digital Tales, Bookbound Brigade, has been released on Steam, Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store localized in Asian languages.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Lead a motley crew of historical and fictional heroes, including Dracula, King Arthur, Queen Victoria, Nikola Tesla, Cassandra, Dorothy Gale, Sun Wukong the Monkey King and Robin Hood, and bring order back to a Literary World thrown into disarray by the theft of the ‘Book of Books’ aka BOB, a tome encompassing every single word ever written by man.

Traverse environments inspired by real-world locations and famous imaginary settings, all filled with secrets to uncover and obstacles to overcome. Push back against the forces of evil by harnessing powers like King Arthur’s fearsome charge with Excalibur and defensive Testudo shield or escape from harm’s way entirely with Dracula’s wings. Swap between four Brigade formations to access new areas, avoid enemy attacks, and navigate precarious platforms.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Bookbound Brigade: Sea WheelBookbound Brigade: Castle PuzzleBookbound Brigade: Medieval ArenaBookbound Brigade: FrankensteinBookbound Brigade: Cthulu!Bookbound Brigade: Swamp Fly/GlideBookbound Brigade: Lava Pull/PushBookbound Brigade: Catacombs DashBookbound Brigade: Jungle Column JumpBookbound Brigade: Medusa
Interact with more than 50 non-playable characters from history and acclaimed works of fiction. Undertake side quests, uncover lost relics, such as the Mona Lisa, and face off against bosses like Frankenstein’s monster and the fearsome Medusa on this trip through space and time.
Sue Yim, Overseas Marketing Manager, Intragames has this to say:
“Bookbound Brigade brings so many popular characters from literature and history together in a humorous and entertaining package. Whether you’re a bookworm, fan of Metroidvania-style games, or both, we’re excited to share Bookbound Brigade with you today.”
The game comes in a multitude of supported languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese. A special Steam bundle containing Bookbound Brigade and its original soundtrack will also be available for a limited time, running from the game’s Jan. 30 launch until Feb. 29. The Bookbound Brigade Facebook page will be running a weekly contest for fans: like the official Bookbound Brigade page for more details and a chance to win a copy of the game! There’s also a neat little coloring book that you can print out!
Bookbound Brigade is released digitally on starting today (30th Jan) for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Bookbound BrigadeDigital TalesIntragames Co. LtdNintendo SwitchPCPS4Steam


Trailer for De:Lithe posted

Japan-based development studio enish has just released the first official PV for its upcoming mobile SRPG De:Lithe. The game is expected to be launched sometime in 2019.

De:Lithe tells a tale as old as time, in which humans are fighting against the gods. Players assume the role of being a member of the royal knights in a last stand representing mankind against omnipotent beings. Key highlights of the game include its strong single-player content and support for real-time team combat. Little else is known about this game at the moment, but sure to stick around should there be further updates. Be sure to also drop by the official site.

Check This Out Next

Tags: AndroidDe:LitheenishiOSMobileRPG


Tencent Games’ hit MOBA game – King of Glory is adding a battle-royale mode too!

The battle-royale modes have been trending in the games industry these months and seem like the craze never ends. Tencent Games‘ hit MOBA for mobile – King of Glory (王者荣耀) will be adding a battle-royale mode into the game as well, however the winning condition is no longer as simple as defeating everyone in the map!

A demo video of new mode:

The new mode “Border Breakout” (边境突围) will allows 100 players to battle in a massive map which is almost 150x of the arena size in King of Glory‘s normal games. You can choose to solo all the way, or team up with other players to archive victory together. Different items and skills will be available for pick-ups, while the blue circle will be replaced with sandstorms.

As we mentioned earlier, you can’t just kill everyone to win the game. In the new mode, there will be a final boss appearing at the later stages and the team (or individual) who defeated it will be decided as the winner. Therefore, various strategies can be applied here and the way you will play it is all up to you!
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

The new mode will definitely be so fun! How is your opinion on the new mode? Tell us in the comment section below!
 Head to their official site to download King of Glory!
Source: Wanuxi

Check This Out Next

Tags: battle royaleKing of GloryMOBATencent Games王者荣耀边境突围


Monster Hunter Rise PC Release Date Announced Along With Demo

Monster Hunter Rise finally has a release date on PC, as announced during the TGS 2021 livestream today.

Capcom says fans eager to play Monster Hunter Rise on PC can do so when the game will release on 12th January, 2022. Fans will also be able to download a free demo of the game starting October 13th.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Aside from just being a straight port of the game on Switch, Monster Hunter Rise on PC will have a variety of new features, such as ultrawide support, improved framerate and voice chat.
On top of that the game will also feature 4k support, something that wasn’t attainable on the Nintendo Switch release of the game.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Based on the trailer, it looks like PC players will start at the 3.0 update, which features Crimson Glow Valstrax as well as the completed story for the game.
Unfortunately, this won’t be a simultaneous release with Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, so fans will still have to wait to find out when that expansion releases on Steam.
Meanwhile, Capcom have already announced the next Capcom collaboration for Monster Hunter Rise, which features Arthur from Ghosts n Goblins. They’ve also announced a Sonic collaboration, though details on that are sparse for now.
The Arthur collab will drop on 29th of October for fans wanting another layered armor from the Capcom Collaboration series.

Check This Out Next

Tags: CapcomMonster Hunter RiseTGS 2021


Hololive Announces Kiryu Coco Graduation

Cover Corp has just announced the graduation of Kiryu Coco from Hololive, which is the idol term for leaving the company.

In a press release, Cover Corporation didn’t specify an exact reason, although they’ve said that the decision was Coco’s rather than an executive decision.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

The announcement of Kiryu Coco ‘s graduation comes as a shock, as Coco had just recently announced a slew of collaborations in store, which was an oddity for the Vtuber given the high number of trolls in her chat.
Coco has announced her last livestream, on the first of July. Cover Corporation has said that after her final livestream, her members-only content would continue to be up for three more months.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

One Of The Brightest Stars Among Vtubers
It’s no secret that Kiryu Coco is one of the most important vtubers when discussing the story of Hololive. Coco made waves with her overly crude personality, as well as being one of the first of Hololive’s Vtubers to speak fluent English.
Her debut show, AsaCoco (lit. Morning Coco) was a parody of Japanese daytime TV, where she discussed news within Hololive. Despite streaming it at 6am, the show gained a cult-like following, particularly for its famously offbeat skits featuring fictional products.
Later Vtubers such as 5th generation Yukihana Lamy and Hololive EN’s Calliope Mori also cited Coco as being big inspirations to them, having been fans of Asacoco prior to joining Hololive.
While Asacoco stopped as a program, its spirit lived on in Kiryu Coco’s Meme Review, where she invited guests on to look at memes posted to the official Hololive subreddit.
Controversy
The reason Kiryu Coco became a target for harassment was one of her streams, in which she read out her viewer analytics by country and mentioned Taiwan as a country. Pro-China cybertroopers proceeded to harass her, and her chat has been heavily restricted since the event. While never outright saying it, she also alluded to it being the reason she collaborated with other members far less.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Cover CorpHololiveVTubers


NetEase announces Legend of Gloria

China-based game developer NetEase has a new 2.5D action MMORPG in the works in the form of Legend of Gloria. The game has a fantasy setting which will be familiar to those who are familiar with the Western RPGs, as it pits the classic good forces of Human, Elves and… Orcs? against the evil forces comprising demons and the undead.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

The most interesting aspect of Legend of Gloria is the fact that the game drops the traditional MMORPG quest system in favour of a real-time variant where players will receive different world quests depending on how many players are online simultaneously. Pick from a cast of gender-lock classes ranging from Human Mage to Demon Hunter.

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Each class has two distinctive skill builds that can be switched during the battle. If the game looks gorgeous, that is because it will be powered by in-house Messiah engine which gives the world a distinctive and vivid look.

Check This Out Next

Tags: AndroidiOSLegend of GloriaMMORPGNetEase


Biomutant Review – Magical Gunslinging Kung Fu Animal Mech Pilots

You use guns, practise martial arts, toss lightning balls, and do just about anything in Biomutant, and I’m here to review if all that works.

Biomutant is a single-player open world RPG that released on May 25th 2021. Developed by Experiment 101 and published by THQ Nordic, the game is available on PS4, Xbox One and PC, with PS5 and Xbox Series X | S versions coming in the future.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Note that for this review of Biomutant, we played the PS4 version on PS5. Many thanks to Epicsoft Asia for providing us this review copy of Biomutant!

So…just what is Biomutant?
The game puts you in the shoes (or paws) of a weird, furry creature that knows Kung Fu (Wung Fu in the game), uses guns and can even learn magic (Psi-Powers). The game is set in a post-apocalyptic setting and does not have a linear storyline. In a similar vein to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, players can choose which quests that they want to do, or just ignore them and explore the huge 8×8 square kilometre open world. For reference, Fallout 4‘s open world is 9.84 square kilometres.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

While players can learn more about their character’s past by taking on the main quests, the enjoyable part of the game’s story is its worldbuilding. Players can learn so much about the world’s past simply by visiting a new area or interacting with old relics.

The game also features an alignment system known as the Aura System, which will affect the ending you will get. Your aura, be it light or dark, will also affect the responses you get from interacting with NPCs and will also restrict or allow players to use certain Psi-Powers, which is a cool role-playing aspect made popular by Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

Overall, the game has a rather whimsical tone in how it presents itself. Characters speak in gibberish and have names like Jumbo Puff or Goop. At one point, I even laughed when my character was launched by a catapult Looney Tunes style to invade an enemy fort. In this post-apocalyptic genre, having a game that is not depressing for once is a refreshing change of pace.

A colourful post-apocalypse
Overall, Biomutant‘s graphics looks extremely vibrant and colourful. Rarely, you will find some of the textures looking a bit lacklustre, like the rocks ground at the bottom left of the above image. Regardless, the game’s visuals are more often than not—breathtaking.

 While there are some biomes that look fittingly depressing due to over-pollution, Experiment 101 did a fantastic job in bringing the environment to life. The developers also once said that the game is like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. They are 100% right.
Each area also feels distinct from one another. Caves and underground areas feel dark and dank while grasslands are filled with green that is really pleasant on the eyes. Furthermore, there are also hazardous biomes that dye the area in unnatural colours, which really helps to warn the player not to go in unprepared.

Environments aside, the game also has little text pop-ups that appear in combat, similar to text boxes from comic books. Reloading a gun causes “Klick Klick Klick” to appear above the player character’s head while successfully pulling off a combo will result in the combo’s name appearing on screen.

Customise almost anything
Biomutant features one of the most unique character creation menus that I have ever seen. After choosing your breed (which provides the baseline stats for your character), the stats which you spec into will affect your character’s appearance. A character with high strength and vitality will have a large torso and tiny head, while an intelligent character has a huge head but small body. While this normally results in a character which looks extremely goofy, I feel that it fits the overall mood of the game.

In addition, there are also 5 classes to choose from (6 if you pre-ordered the game). While each class affects your playstyle, you are never locked from trying out the abilities of skills that belong to another class. For example, even though I played a Psi-Freak (the game’s mage class), I was still able to learn how to dual-wield guns, a skill that comes with the Dead-Eye class. By not restricting the skills that we can learn, we can experiment with our build however we want. Want to play as a big buff character that can telekinetically lift and throw enemies at each other? You can in Biomutant!

The customisation does not just end in the character creation screen. In fact, the game lets you customise just about anything. From changing the parts of your vehicles to crafting your own weapons from scratch by installing your own choice of handles, grips, magazines, stocks and blades of your ranged or melee weapon of choice, the game offers more customisation than any other game than I can think of.
Also, I have to highlight how the game handles the crafting system. While players can obtain new weapons, most of the time, players will obtain individual parts instead. Each part does not just affect the stats of the final weapon, but also determine the appearance of the equipment. Your weapons can also look as equally funky as your character, with machine guns having the muzzle of a blow horn for example. Same goes for armour. Regardless, it fits strangely with this strange post-apocalyptic setting, where its inhabitants will scavenge and use just about anything.

Everybody loves Wung Fu fighting
Combat in the game is just pure fun. The developers could have just designed basic melee attacks, but they went through the extra mile of inventing their own fictional martial art—Wung Fu. Some of the choreography looks straight out of a martial arts flick. The staff’s moves in particular look incredibly sexy.
Something of a hybrid between actual Kung Fu and moves you see straight from anime, punching, kicking and lifting enemies up 10 feet in the air before piledriving them into the ground is extremely satisfying. Combos are really simple to execute as there is a very generous window to time your button inputs, unlike the Devil May Cry series. Furthermore, the game will even prompt you on what buttons to press to string your combos together at the bottom right of the screen. How helpful!

Even if melee combat is not your thing, even ranged combat have their own combos. Dodging, jumping and following up after melee attacks will cause your gunfire to behave differently. Furthermore, each weapon type also has their own combos, greatly encouraging players to mix and match between their close-ranged and longer-ranged combos. Combine that with being able to change weapons on the fly, and you have an incredibly fun combat system.

But wait! There’s even more! On top of melee and ranged weapons, players can also fight by using their Biomutations and Psi-Powers. Biomutations are weird unlockable abilities that lets players do everything from summoning a mushroom from the ground to knock enemies into the air to creating a sticky hamster ball-looking water bubble that can trap enemies Katamari Damacy-style. Psi-Powers resemble more of spellcasting in most games, from firing lightning balls to blasting enemies with ice.
In addition, the game also has a parry system. Most enemies with parry-able attacks will have a white tingle around them. Parrying at this moment results in them being wide open and pressing the right QTE buttons after that results in specific animations that play out, dealing great damage. Parrying in the game also has a generous input timing window, just like combo inputs.

I have just one minor complaint about the combat. Combat goes through slow motion when dodging at the right moment or when dealing the finishing hit to the last enemy standing. While this does look cool, it gets old pretty quickly. I wish that there would be an option to adjust the frequency of slow motion effects in combat, because after seeing it a few times, I just wanted fights to end quicker.

So many gameplay mechanics!
I already mentioned the alignment system at the start of this review, but Biomutant has so much stuff to play around with, it is incredible that all of these different gameplay features are inside one game!
The alignment system is also related to the tribe system. There are six tribes in the game, each aligned differently on the Dark to Light spectrum. Players can ally with these tribes, unlock their unique weapons and gear and conquer or unite other tribes.

In addition, there are puzzles throughout the map. These puzzles either act as locks for doors or loot or quest-related goals. However, players who spec into intelligence will have more moves to solve these puzzles which is a nice touch.

Also there are mounts and various vehicles in the game. From riding weird goats to riding your own customisable jetski, there a lot of different options to get around. On top of that, there is even a huge robot mech which you can pilot and unlock. A huge robot mech in a game with Kung Fu, magic and weird mutations!

Photo Mode
I just want to highlight that the game’s photo mode is an awesome feature that more games need to have. Most of the images in this review are taken with the photo mode, with some looking more like Biomutant promotional art instead of gameplay screenshots.
Considering how wacky this game is, the photo mode is certainly a fun feature to capture many of the weird, funny or cool moments in the game. I even had fun looking for photo ops when working on my review because of how interesting most of the subject matter is in Biomutant.

Performance and bugs
There was nothing too game breaking in terms of glitches. Occasionally, enemies and NPCs would get stuck halfway in the floor or in a wall. I was not able to interact with an NPC who was stuck in the floor, causing me to be unable to turn in my completed quest. Thankfully, quitting and restarting the game fixed the issue for me.
In my first 5 or so hours playing the PS4 version of Biomutant on the PS5, I experienced 4 crashes. One, in particular, was quite frustrating as it happened midway in a boss fight, causing me to restart the whole fight.
However, after that, there was a 600+ MB update. After this update, I have not experienced any more crashes or bugs. While I cannot say for certain how the game’s performance will be like on launch day, Experiment 101 have been open in communicating performance issues and working towards fixing them.

So, should you buy-omutant?
Biomutant is weird, goofy, but most importantly, incredibly fun. There is so much to explore and so much to do and play around with. From upgrading your Wung Fu skills to customising your huge robot, the game is a huge melting pot of so many different ideas that were executed marvelously. I feel that Biomutant has set the benchmark of open-world games in 2021. Ultimately, Biomutant is truly an adventure that will leave you begging for more. I cannot recommend this game enough and you should definitely give it a try.
If our review of Biomutant convinced you to look deeper into the game, you can learn more about it by checking it out on Epicsoft Asia and Steam. If you are in Southeast Asia, you can refer to the Epicsoft Asia price listing of the game here.

Biomutant (PS4) review copy provided by Epicsoft Asia. Game reviewed on PS5.

BiomutantPublisher: THQ NordicDeveloper: Experiment 101Release Date: 2021-05-25Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.

Check This Out Next

The Review

                    Biomutant

9
Score

Experiment 101 took many beloved systems and forge them into an outstanding experience.

PROS
 Insane levels of customisation Combat is varied yet simple and fun High replay value thanks to non-linear story Fascinating world to explore and get lost in There's goats, jetskis, robots—what more could you ask for?

CONS
 Slow motion gets old quickly

Review Breakdown

Will probably be nominated for GOTY
0

Tags: BiomutantExperiment 101THQ Nordic


One Piece World Seeker Review – A decent open-world title for the franchise, but it could be better

For anime fans (especially One Piece fans), we have been eagerly waiting for the release of One Piece World Seeker since late 2017. Now the release date (15 March) is fast approaching, and we are lucky to be able to get our hands on it ahead of the official release. Here is our One Piece World Seeker review, be sure to read on for our thoughts on the game!

Introduction
The story of One Piece World Seeker is set on Prison Island, which is now controlled by the Navy ever since a war occurred over the island’s rich natural resources. Residents on the island are separated into 2 factions – the Pro-Navy who supports Navy and their control on the island, and the Anti-Navy who long for tradition and reject the Navy’s presence.

Other than the characters we all familiar with, the game also gets 2 brand new characters designed by the artist of One Piece – Eiichiro Oda. One of them is Isaac, the Warden with enormous science power that acts as Luffy’s biggest foe in the game. Another new character is Jeanne, the leader of the Anti-Navy group.

The World
Without a doubt, you will play as Luffy in the game to embark on an epic adventure along with his crew members. One Piece World Seeker features a beautiful and seamless open-world that is so expansive that you can’t even see the edge of it.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

The game gives you a lot of freedom, you are allowed to pick up missions and complete any of them at your pace. There are numerous treasures around the map that you can collect for various uses. The environment is interactive, for example, you can break wooden boxes and get materials if you are lucky, or you can talk with NPCs on the streets. Some of the NPCs may give out important hints for your missions.

The Actions
Luffy has melee and ranged attacks. The combat is smooth and easy-to-learn since it basically involves only one or two buttons for a combo or ultimate skills. However, you will get frustrated at times because Luffy just won’t face the locked enemy automatically. You will frequently miss your skill or fail to block an incoming attack.
Luffy’s iconic gum-gum abilities such as Gum Gum Eagle Storm and Gum Gum Red Hawk are available in the game too. Some of the moves are only usable in certain gear mode, so you will have to take note of that (well, guess the fans are clear about this).

Similar to Spider-Man, Luffy can stretch his hands to perform long jumps across rooftops and trees or swing into action. Luffy can also hide in barrels to sneak through enemies. Stealth killing enemies is a better choice, as it will be quite difficult to handle a bunch of them (especially when they have gunfire weapons). The enemies have a big detection range, they alert each other once they see you too so you will have to be really careful.

The Features
Not all Luffy’s skills are unlocked at first, you will need to learn them using the SP collected from missions. The game features a skill tree that separates into 5 categories – Battle, Armament Haki, Parameters, Explore and Observation Haki. There are a lot of them and the good thing is, the skills don’t really connect with each other so you can learn any skill you want as long as you have enough SP to spend.

There is a Karma system as well. You can increase the Karma level by completing missions for a specific character or faction. Once you reach certain levels, you can get access to unique cut scenes and missions. Your crew members will help you in many ways, for example, you can approach Franky to make stats enhancing equipment.

Verdict
As the first video game in the franchise to feature an open world, we could see the good effort put into One Piece World Seeker. Its open-world is massive and seamless, the missions are decently interesting, while the combat is smooth with easy controls. Most importantly, you get to meet your favourite One Piece characters and travel alongside them.
However, the game still has a great space for improvement. The missions often involve puzzle-solving, unfortunately the direction isn’t clear enough so you will probably waste time searching for the objective. The voiceover is disappointing too – we were expecting full voiceovers but in fact, voiceovers are offered in cutscenes only.
Check out our video review and gameplay:

Check This Out Next

The Review

                    One Piece World Seeker

6
Score

One Piece World Seeker is good, but not good enough. For those who are a fan of One Piece, you will enjoy playing the game as Luffy for the brand new story and awesome abilities. While if you are not, you can still try out the game for its gorgeous open-world and good storytelling.

PROS
 Beautiful and seamless open world Get to meet our favorite One Piece characters Good story

CONS
 Lack of voiceovers Mission objective is not clear enough Frustrating combat

Review Breakdown

We give One Piece World Seeker a 6 out of 10
0

Tags: BANDAI NAMCOOne PieceOne Piece: World SeekerPCPS4ReviewXbox One


Match-3 RPG, Match Land releasing soon

Chris Savory who brought us Swap Heroes has partnered up with Rafael Lima, developer of Wedding Escape to form Race Cat Games. A turn-based and real-time match-3 RPG under their partnership, Match Land is scheduled to release on 27 April!

You will run a fantasy medieval market, which you supply and upgrade your shops by battling and capturing creatures with your team of heroes. Over 25 fantasy food shops and 20 unique heroes available to unlock! Its gameplay is simple too, you just need to make matches as much as possible before the timer runs out. More matches build up massive combos.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

The game will be available from 27 April on both iOS and Android platform. Remember to check it out if it interested you!
Source: toucharcade
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Check This Out Next

Tags: AndroidiOSMatch LandMobileRace Cat Games


Twin Moon Galaxy – A Sci-Fi Turn-Based RPG Across Platforms!

Twin Moon Galaxy is a game by Timbro Studios. They have created a turn-based RPG with a sci-fi theme. The game has a pretty interesting story where you play as a girl that possess strange abilities. With that, you venture out into space to discover the origin of your powers and other mysteries in the world.

Check out their first trailer:

While the game is still in development, the game is slated for multiple platforms; Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. The game allows you to control up to 3 characters which you will recruit based on how far you’ve ventured into the story. As you follow through the game playing as Maia, you will find plenty of information and in-depth story through the conversations and encounters.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

The game is still in its infancy and it will not be ready until 2018. However we should be getting more information of the game sooner or later this year. Check out their Facebook page or their official website for more info!

Check This Out Next

Tags: AndroidiOSMacMobilePCTimbro StudiosTwin Moon GalaxyWindows


Magicami English opens pre-registrations!

Originally released 26 June 2019 in Japan for PC, Magicami will be available in English with pre-registrations now open via Nutaku and Johren. The game made its smartphone debut, also in Japan, on 11 June 2020. It currently appears that Magicami will also be initially PC-based for its English release, as neither Nutaku or Johren has revealed a mobile version on their landing pages.

The story is given as follows:

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Shibuya, Tokyo is the stage. Both dreary and delightful in its own way. The girls spend their normal daily lives there.
Then, suddenly, enemies called demons appeared, along with something that resembles a black cat.
The black cat grants the girls mysterious new powers. The power to call forth new potential – the power to determine their own circumstances – and borrowing the power of potential, the girls join the battle.
The battle to determine both the world’s future and their own.
In their own words, the game is described as a “Destructive! Violent! Demonic! Intense 3D magic girl battle action!” title. It is also an adult title, having risque and more overtly suggestive elements even if it’s kept tame for the promotional material.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

As one might expect, there are rewards for pre-registrations milestones for this English release of Magicami:

10,000: 100x Jewels
20,000: 300x Jewels (this milestone is misprinted on Nutaku)
30,000: 300x Jewels
40,000: 400x Jewels
50,000: SR Dress
60,000: 500x Jewels
70,000: 1000x Jewels
80,000: UR Dress

Whether you choose to pre-register on either Nutaku or Johren, there is a scratch-off competition with 200,000 relevant Nutaku Gold/Credits to be won. Following their social media will also garner additional Jewels, used in gacha. The first milestone has been completed, with the full rewards being:

100: 100x Jewels
500: 200x Jewels
1,000: 300x Jewels
1,500: 400x Jewels
2,000: 500x Jewels

If you wanted to understand the story, then feel free to sign up.

Check This Out Next

Tags: DMM GamesJohrenMagicamiNutakuStudio MGCM


Skullgirls smashes its way into Android and iOS

After much delay Skullgirls has finally made its way to the mobile, having been announced way back in 2016.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri67d7x1iPw&feature=youtu.be

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

This 2D fighter has been very well received on the platforms it has been on so far, and that looks to be the case on the mobile as well. As you work your way through the Story Mode, you will be collecting dozens of customisable characters, while taking part in prize fights and daily events.

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Also, even if you aren’t particularly adept at fighters, do not worry, as Skullgirls is tailored to every skill level. Even if you are a total newbie, you can simply enable Fight Assist and simply focus on strategy. However, if you are an expert, the world is your  oyster, as you will be able savour the game to its fullest with its deep combat mechanics.
Skullgirls is now free-to-play on Google Play and App Store, so be sure to grab it.

Check This Out Next

Tags: AndroidFightingiOSLINE CorporationSkull Girls


Knives Out is getting a brand new map with rocket launchpad, ancient castle and more soon

Gathered over 200 million players globally since its release last November, Knives Out has been constantly providing an exciting battle-royale experience to the players with their new modes and event updates. The publisher, NetEase teased us about a new map a few weeks ago, and now it is confirmed to be coming out in early April!

The new map will be featuring a more complex grounds, where players will need to adjust or even develop new playstyle or tactics to stand out from the others. There will also be enhanced details that players can interact with and use them wisely. New constructions such as rocket launchpad, ancient castle and off-shore drilling platform are added too.
Soccer fieldRocket LaunchpadRace TrackOff-shore Drilling PlatformLavender FieldCastle
Along with the updates, users with low-end devices will be able to get improved graphics and better frame rate. Thanks to the top motion capture technology, the character movement is now more natural and realistic. Last but not least, we can expect new weapons, modes and vehicles in the new update as well.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

The updates for Knives Out will go live in early April. For more information, you can visit their official website or Facebook.

Check This Out Next

Tags: AndroidiOSKnives OutMobileNetEasePC


Hand in hand, we go – Little Nightmares 2 review

It’s finally (almost) here: Little Nightmares 2 is on the horizon for the rest of the world, launching on 10 February 2021 for PS4 and Nintendo Switch, and 11 February for Xbox One and PC via Steam. The game will also be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X | S with free upgrades for those who have the last gen editions. We’ve gone through two earlier peeks at this suspense-adventure game, with some restrictions in place to not spoil the game ahead of time. You can check out our run-throughs of the demo here, and the early build here.

With that said, if you’d like to head into the game blind, play through the adventures of Mono and Six, and then come back.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

CREEPING HORRORS
“Return to a world of charming horror in Little Nightmares II, a suspense adventure game in which you play as Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower.
With Six, the girl in the yellow raincoat, as his guide, Mono sets out to discover the dark secrets of The Signal Tower. Their journey won’t be easy; Mono and Six will face a host of new threats from the terrible residents of this world.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Will you dare to face this collection of new, little nightmares?”
Steam Overview
As fans of the previous game would know, Little Nightmares and its sequel in 2 is not one for straight-forward narratives. You’ll be following Mono across the locales, getting your glimpse of the big, scary boss, and then figure out how to get out of dodge. It can be hard to describe it, Little Nightmares 2 quite comfortably finding its place in that category of “for the experience” games. Without dialogue or plain text to tell you exactly what it’s going on, it’s up to you to pay attention to your surroundings to piece together the clues, immersing you in the shoes (or lack thereof) of Mono.

Many questions will surely arise as you ponder your next move: all these clothes, but where have the people wearing them gone? Vicious traps with unidentifiable corpses, animal or human? There looks like there have been people whom we’d call “regular humans”, but has something transformed them into more sinister beings?
MANEUVERING MONO
You can read all about our previous gameplay experience in our previous coverage here and here. Basically, besides running around the levels to find your route, the game will sprinkle the puzzles and stealth sections in between. Depending on how you feel about the frequency of checkpoints, retrying may or may not grind your gears. It certainly did for me, as during the demo, it turns out all it took for me to scoot past a chase sequence was to be that miniscule bit faster…

New to the sequel is the ability of Mono’s to wield a variety of implements to fight back the smaller enemies. Don’t go expecting some combo button mashing game with your sticks, ladles, steel pipe or what-have-you, but you do get a… fighting chance (hah!) against your foes. You could also take those tools to break down obstacles, making Mono that bit more proactive in his fight for survival.
Don’t forget you also have Six from the first game with you this time. You won’t be controlling her directly per se, but you can take cues from her to help you in puzzles. She’s able to boost you to higher areas, lift or move things you normally can’t on your own, and many other actions. It’s pretty incredible to see her jump on a piano to distract the enemy so that Mono can bonk it. You have the option to call out to her too. For the most part, just trust in her AI and have her help you as she knows where or when to move and won’t be actively disrupting you. Man, if only I could let the AI take over Mono too…

Unfortunately, the climbing controls can be quite finicky, as I can attest to first hand. The perspective might make it a touch difficult to tell if you need to jump off or clamber round and can be a cause for unnecessary deaths. Presumably it should be much easier once you’re properly used to the controls, just something to keep in mind.
DRAMATIC MUSIC BEGINS
While Mono can take up arms against the smaller creatures, he’s still small and very vulnerable to the environment and of course, the level bosses. As with the first game, expect to die in a blink should you fail a puzzle, or make one wrong move in a stealth section. On the way to the big bad of the level, you’ll also face minor enemies. Plenty of opportunities for death! We’ll only be mentioning the first three levels of the game so as to keep some of the surprises for you.
The Wilderness will see you navigate past traps that will gleefully devour you. The Hunter is the one who has decided the décor of this level, though one wonders what exactly he’s hunting. With his double-barreled shotgun, trespassers will be shot at, and survivors shot again, with the light of his lantern marking his unfortunate victims. You’ll have to duck behind objects to avoid his gaze, but shelter will not last long when they shatter upon getting hit. Be fleet of foot, little ones…

If you escape the Hunter’s clutches, you’ll have to attend the Teacher’s School, home to her and the Bullies, situated in the Pale City. Who needs eyes on the back of their head when you can extend your neck out like the Teacher? Should Mono make a noise, the Teacher will be alerted to investigate the area, and should you be spotted in the same area with Bullies, you’ll be made a target. The Bullies can be killed fairly easily, but they’re also fast and strong. Apparently taking a leaf from the Hunter, they too will booby-trap the School, so watch out for those loose floorboards. If you get your hands on a weapon, you can smash the Bullies’ heads in if you have great timing, as you need to get in close enough to land the attack.

With Six in tow, you’ll head to the Hospital next, the second area in Pale City. He’s accompanied by his own minions, in both the Living Hands and the patients. Don’t be fooled by his large size, as this Hippocratic Oathbreaker can crawl up the ceiling and is quick to boot, and can sniff you out should you try to hide. The Living Hands can also be killed by Mono, but they too will also require some timing to defeat, requiring three hits with a weapon. Remember the mannequin parts you saw in the first demo? You’re right to be paranoid, as the Patients are made from those parts, pursuing our tiny duo in the dark. As this game’s take on Weeping Angels, they’ll freeze if you shine a light on them.

Traps are scattered all over the levels, adding that layer of paranoia as you watch your every step. They can feel unfair when you meet your end by them, of course. There are hints to indicate their presence for the sharp-eyed, and even if/when you do die, the checkpoints are relatively close enough, and it also loads quite quickly.
ONWARDS, LITTLE ONES

As with any good design, the ones in Little Nightmares 2 does plenty to fire the imagination. Have the mannequins undergone some form of torture? How alive are they, really? How long has it passed since the first game? How much is it connected? Not helping is the sound design and music building up the tension, telling you what you should feel. The game’s struck a nice balance with the action and horror, so what will it be? Will the world consume you?

Little Nightmares 2Publisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentDeveloper: Tarsier StudioRelease Date: 2021-02-11GOG, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Return to a world of charming horror in Little Nightmares II, a suspense adventure game in which you play as Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower.

Check This Out Next

The Review

                    Little Nightmares 2

3.8
Score

The quality of the previous is maintained, with some additions to keep the experience fresh.

PROS
 Actionized sequel that strikes a good balance with horror Atmospheric as ever

CONS
 The controls can still be fiddly

Review Breakdown

Tiny people in a world far too big for them.

Tags: Bandai Namco EntertainmentLittle NightmaresLittle Nightmares 2Tarsier Studio


Shinji Mikami Will Be Leaving Tango Gameworks

Tango Gameworks has announced that company founder Shinji Mikami will be leaving the studio. This was confirmed in a company-wide email from Tango Gameworks Senior Vice President Todd Vaughn (via TrueAchievements)

“I am writing today to let you know that studio head Shinji Mikami has decided to leave Tango Gameworks in the coming months,” Vaughn said in the email. “Mikami-san has been a creative leader and supportive mentor to young developers at Tango for 12 years through his work on The Evil Within franchise, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and of course, Hi-Fi Rush.”

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Hi-Fi Rush (2023)
Vaughn also says that the latest game from Tango, Hi-Fi Rush which was shadow dropped last month and for which Mikiami was Executive Producer was “one of the most successful launches for Bethesda and Xbox in recent years,” and that it has “generated significant positive momentum for the business and Tango.”
Shinji Mikami has had an impressive 33-year career. He first worked for Capcom where he is credited as the creator of the Resident Evil series including directing Resident Evil 4, often considered one of the best games of all time. In 2007 he left Capcom to found Platinum Games alongside fellow alumni Hideki Kamiya and Atsushi Inaba. Here he directed the cult classic Vanquish before leaving Platinum to found Tango Game Works in 2010.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Resident Evil 4 (2005)
As of this article, it has not been confirmed why Mikami has decided to leave Tango Gameworks although he has notably taken a more senior position in the company in recent years, having only directed the first Evil Within game and acting as an executive producer for Tango’s other titles.
VGC has also pointed out that in 2020 Mikami said he wanted to direct one last video game project before he retires. He later reiterated this fact in 2022 in a discussion with Resident Evil Producer Jun Takeuchi. Here he wants to make another game on his terms.
“Something else I want to do is make my own game. To make another game. Right now we’re slowly preparing for that, and to make it work I get to give all the annoying jobs to someone else to handle.”

Check This Out Next

Tags: Hi-Fi RUSHResident EvilShinji MikamiTango GameworksThe Evil Within


Blue Archive global pre-registrations are now open!

As promised, global pre-registrations for the Blue Archive global release have begun on 14 October 2021! With the acceptance of pre-registrations, players can begin the countdown to the global launch of Blue Archive, slated to happen in about a month from now according to the program director interview. You can check out the now revamped official website to sign up, or head over to your respective store front for an additional 50,000 Credits.

Milestone rewards go up to 500,000, offering:

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

100,000: 200 x Pyroxene, 150,000 x Credit
200,000: 400 x Pyroxene
300,000: 800 x Pyroxene
500,000: 1 x 2-star Mutsuki

The original Japanese pre-reg campaign gave out a 2-star Junko instead. The global website also has a mini personality quiz that will pick the best club for you. Be sure to rep it on social media! A new trailer has also been released, that you can watch below:

The website will also give you a rundown of the game’s setting around Kivotos’ Academy City, and the many students you’ll be watching over during your tenure. The official Twitter has announced an interview with the game’s art director, so you can submit your questions here. Note that it will cover questions related to the global release only, and the director interview has stated that no alterations will be made to the art itself.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Check out our launch reroll tier list for the 3-star students to get the most out of your start here.
 Download

Blue ArchivePublisher: Yostar Inc, NexonDeveloper: NAT GamesRelease Date: 2021-02-04Android, iOS
You have been appointed as an advisor to the Federal Investigation Club, Schale, located in Kivotos. It's a huge academy city where numerous academies are clustered together.
Resolve the endless incidents that occur in Kivotos with charming allies full of personality, and build special memories with them!

Check This Out Next

Tags: Blue ArchiveNAT GamesNexon


Eiyuden Chronicle games slated for 2022, 2023 release windows

The Eiyuden Chronicle franchise games are slated for 2022 and 2023 release windows, as revealed during the Xbox E3 showcase. 505 Games, Rabbit & Bear Studios and Microsoft will release Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising in 2022, followed by Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes in 2023.

“We’ve been working hard on the Eiyuden Chronicle franchise and love to see the amazing reactions from fans following our trailer at the Microsoft E3 event. We’re telling a rich story with the Eiyuden Chronicle franchise, so much so that we couldn’t possibly tell it all within the confines of a single game. We set out to solve that problem with our companion game Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising which features key backstory to the main game and a completely different gameplay style.”

Yoshitaka Murayama, Studio Lead
You might recognize the name from Suidoken I & II, with Yoshitaka having been one of the former key developers of the Suikoden series. He teams up with Osamu Komuta (director) to take you a journey through the world of Allraan. The games will be available on PS4, PS5,Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S – by extension Xbox Game Pass – and PC via Steam / Epic Games Store.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is the first entry in the franchise and a companion game to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes that is set in the same world and tells the pre-war tales of various characters who will appear in the main game. The action-RPG melds key backstory with fast-paced combat, town-building mechanics and 2.5D platforming, and is set to release in 2022.
In Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes Rabbit & Bear Studios are taking the turn-based strategy game experience to the next level with a fine crafted six-character battle system. The developers are using meticulously created 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds to deliver a riveting story with over 100 playable characters and engaging gameplay that’s meant to bring players a modern take on classic JRPGs.

Check This Out Next

Tags: 505 GamesEiyuden Chronicle: Hundred HeroesEiyuden Chronicle: RisingRabbit & Bear Studios


Watching Bastard!! The Heavy Metal Anime That Inspired Guilty Gear

The Guilty Gear series has rocked its way through the fighting game community for the last two decades with its heavy metal influence and anime art style. But fewer people know that series creator Daisuke Ishiwatari cited one manga as a direct inspiration: Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy.

You can probably see some similarities to Guilty Gear with the title alone. The series just got a new anime adaptation on Netflix last month so I figured now would be a great time to see how this 80s shounen manga inspired one of the most well-known fighting games around today.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

What is Bastard!!

Bastard!! began as a 1988 manga by Kazushi Hagiwara who wished to combine his love of Dungeons & Dragons and heavy metal into one story. The manga was adapted into an OVA series in 1992 and recently received a new anime adaptation by Liden Films which was distributed on Netflix.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

In a post-apocalyptic world that’s reverted back to a medieval society, The Kingdom of Metallicana is under attack from The Dark Rebel Army. While all hope seems lost, the priestess Tia Noto Yoko uses a seal-breaking spell on a young boy in her care named Lucien Renlen (the spell is being a virgin and giving him a kiss) to turn him into the demon sleeping inside of him: The All-powerful Wizard with the muscles of He-Man, Dark Schneider who died 15 years ago.
Dark Schnieder is titular Bastard. He’s a selfish, hot-headed, womanizer who wants to rule the world more than he does save it, but they’ve got no choice but to convince him to stop the invading armies of darkness.
The Heavy Metal Adventure

From here the plot turns into an admittedly pretty repetitive monster of the week format. A new enemy shows up, and Lucien turns into Dark Schneider to beat the crap out of them with tons of blood and gore. If you’ve seen any 90s anime OVAs, you’ll have an idea of what to expect.
The constant fights do admittedly get kind of tiring after a while but I give them credit for going all out. You gotta love a show where each enemy seems to need to top the last with how stupidly impossible their attacks are to overcome, like first fighting an Ifrit with fire hot enough to turn stone into lava, followed by fighting the ninja version of Guts who’s able to instantly slice people in half with sonic booms.
I should also warn you that the show is basically ecchi. Pretty much every female character gets incredibly horny for Dark Schneider, who’s more than happy to take advantage. It’s definitely not for everyone and while I’m not prudish, it can feel a little jarring just how quickly these women go from wanting to kill him to just wanting him in the span of minutes.
That being said, it does go along with how bombastic and strangely light-hearted the story is especially with the relationship between Schnieder and Yoko. If The Great Wizard Dark Schneider sounds like a 12-year-old boy’s power fantasy, that’s because Dark Schneider is technically a 12-year-old in a grown man’s body.

It’s established early on that Dark Schneider and the pre-teen Lucian are two halves of the same coin, a Jekyll and Hyde situation. Schneider is immature and horny because ultimately Lucian is. This leads to several comedic situations where he gets too cocky or bratty and Yoko has to come along and scold him. Even with all his power, he still gets embarrassed, even sulking in a corner a couple of times. It’s kind of cute and makes Dark Scheider feel a little more human.
The anime in general is very tongue-in-cheek as well as self-aware with Dark Schneider declaring he’ll win just because he’s the young handsome hero who always saves the day. I’m not the fondest of meta-humor but it gives the show a good amount of brevity that tells you not to take it super seriously.
Guilty Gear and The Metal References

So you can probably already see some parallels between Bastard and Guilty Gear. They both take place in a post-apocalyptic setting that has a medieval fantasy aesthetic but more importantly: they are both filled with heavy metal references.
While he never specified, I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to imagine Daisuke Ishiwatari reading the name ‘Dark Schnieder’ and coming up with the equally badass yet ridiculous ‘Sol Badguy’. This is especially true when you learn that like Mr. Badguy, Dark Schneider is a rock reference, in this case to German Vocalist Udo Dirkschneider.
Other notable metal reference names include:

Metallicana (Metallica)
Lars Ulu (Lars Ulrich)
Bon Jovina (Jon Bon Jovi)
Geo Noto Sort (Jeff Scott Soto)
Sean Ari (Sean Harris)
Kai Harn (Kai Hansen)
Di-Amon (King Diamond)
Kall-Su (Kal Swan)

Beyond this several of the magic spells in the series are named after various bands, several of which would end up either being the names or inspiring the names of several Guilty Gear characters.

Finally, there is this one guy called Kall-Su who serves as a rival to Dark Schneider who looks like this in the 1992 OVA:
That’s Ky, that’s pretty much just Ky.
I’d go further to say that the two series also are somewhat similar in tone. Guilty Gear isn’t an ecchi but they both have this larger-than-life feel to them. The characters of Guilty Gear seem they could be fighting and striving across the hellscape battlefields of a heavy metal album cover and Bastard has that same feel.
Let’s Rock!!

As a long-time fan of The Midnight Carnival, it was interesting delving into Guilty Gear’s inspiration with Bastard.
The two series share a lot in common with their mixture of fantasy, metal, and love of muscular himbos but it also showed me how Guilty Gear has gone beyond its Bastard inspiration. Its memorable cast of characters feels a little more fleshed out than its predecessor and its world feels far more lived-in and complex (for better or worse).
I also find it interesting how Guilty Gear took the anime and heavy metal influences of Bastard and implemented them into a video game. The series’ pumping OSTs are the stuff of rock legend and perfectly syncs up with the style of the game’s combat: fast, aggressive, roman cancels, and air dashing to help keep you popping combos for all long as possible.
If you like Guilty Gear, why not pay a little respect to its’ great Bastard grandpa: the missing link between the gears and their heavy metal anime roots. If you’re still not convinced, check out its banger of an opening:

The first season of Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy is available on Netflix, and the second season of the anime will premiere in September 2022.

Check This Out Next

Tags: ARC SYSTEM WORKSBastard!!Guilty GearNetflix


War of the Visions Global pre-registrations open!

The War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius global server pre-registrations are now open! The official launch is set for Spring 2020, so one expects within the next three months or so. Naturally, there are pre-registration rewards! They are as follows:

50,000: 250 x Visiore, 20 x Gil Snapper (L)
100,000: 250 x Visiore, 5 x NRG Restore (L)
150,000: 250 x Visiore, Weapon – Excalibur (UR)
200,000: 250 x Visiore, Vision Card – Aquatic Songstress, Siren (UR)
250,000: 250 x Visiore, Unit – Y’shtola (MR)
300,000: 1,000 Visiore

The wait is almost over, everyone! Now you can read the localization of the story of all the factions; Leonis, Hourne, Fennes, Wezette and the Crystal Sanctum and all the characters await.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

wotv eng milestone 1wotv eng milestone2wotv eng milestone 3wotv eng milestone 4wotv eng milestone 5wotv eng milestone 6
The Japanese server had started off with a Final Fantasy XIV collaboration with Thancred Waters, but the pre-registration site for the global site for War of the Visions does not state the collab at present. The official backstory of the game is provided as follows:
WAR OF THE VISIONS FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS goes back several hundred years ago to Ardra, a continent of Lapis, before the events of FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

The story depicts a war between rival nations in a world where legends of the Crystals have been passed down since antiquity. Here, a tiny spark of fate ignites the flames that would embroil the entire continent in conflict.
Go ahead and get pre-registering then and sit tight!
 Download

War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave ExviusPublisher: Square EnixDeveloper: Square EnixRelease Date: 2019-11-14Android, iOS
In the latest work of the FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS series, experience a battle that has remained unknown in the world of FFBE...until now.

Characters from past FINAL FANTASY titles will be included!

Twin princes and the beautiful steel maiden—
The War of the Visions begins!

Check This Out Next

Tags: Final FantasySquare EnixWar of the VisionsWar of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius


Spellbreak, a new battle royale game, heads to PS4

Spellbreak is a new battle royale game, developed by Proletariat and coming to PS4 early 2020! The closed beta, at least. In this fantasy battle royale, you play a battlemage capable of casting huge spells, combining primal elements and flying through the world. Check out their announcement trailer below!

From its official website, the game would also be heading to PC eventually. PC Founder Packs are available for purchase, at $49.99, $79.99 and $119.99.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Mage Pack ($49.99)

Access to all future test phases and launch
$35 worth of in-game currency
Exclusive Mage in-game avatar, badge
More coming soon

Battlemage Pack ($79.99)
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Access to all future test phases and launch
$60 worth of in-game currency
Exclusive Mage in-game avatar, badge
Exclusive Battlemage in-game avatar, badge
More coming soon

Master Pack ($119.99)

Access to all future test phases and launch
$60 worth of in-game currency
Exclusive Mage in-game avatar, badge
Exclusive Battlemage in-game avatar, badge
Exclusive Master in-game avatar, badge
More coming soon

Players will be able to dual-wield magical gauntlets with two differing abilities, for a total of four active combat options and many more combinations. Runes round up your arsenal. In addition to creating spell combinations, you’ll also be able to play a class and unlock various skills and customize that build. Let’s see you blast your enemies, or maybe your friends!

Check This Out Next

Tags: ProletariatSpellbreakState of Play


Widower’s Sky new trailer revealed

An upcoming sci-fi platformer/puzzler, Widower’s Sky is scheduled to release on multiple platforms including iOS, Android, Steam and consoles this year. The game was first revealed early 2016, and they have just released a brand new trailer!

The game story follows father, son and a dog across a strange planet in a journey to return home. To survive, you will need to fight against the wildlife such as lion, tiger and bears, solving puzzles while exploring the varying environment. The only weapon you have is a bow! Besides, you will need to keep your son fed and rested throughout the levels too.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Widower’s Sky is now on Steam Greenlight, however no specific release date is revealed yet. The developer plans to release the game simultaneously on all platforms, just wait for it!
Source: pocketgamer
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Check This Out Next

Tags: AndroidiOSMobileSteamWhaleoWidower's Sky


Remnant: From the Ashes Out Now on Nintendo Switch

THQ Nordic has announced that Remnant: From the Ashes is officially out now on Nintendo Switch, following that a new Launch Trailer was posted as well.

The Nintendo Switch version also includes The Swamps of Corsus and Subject 2923 DLC.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

It is a third-person survival action shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monstrous creatures which has your character setting out alone or alongside two other players to face to:

Explore dynamically-generated worlds that change each time you play through them, creating new maps, enemy encounters, quest opportunities, and in-world events
Overcome enemies and epic bosses to earn experience, valuable loot and upgrade materials you can use to build a wicked arsenal of weapons, armor, and modifications
Teamwork is necessary to make it through the game’s toughest challenges… and unlock its greatest rewards.

Remnant: From the Ashes is described as:
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

The end of the world has left humanity fighting for survival against hordes of monstrous creatures in a world shrouded in darkness and despair. Now, the award-winning action game “Remnant from the Ashes” is available on Nintendo Switch, immersing players in a chilling journey that tests their skills and bravery.
As a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world, players must use a range of weapons and abilities to navigate dangerous environments, battle deadly enemies, and unravel the secrets of a world gone mad. Will you have what it takes and retake what was lost?
You may find further information regarding the game at their website.

Check This Out Next

Tags: Remnant: From the AshesTHQ Nordic


Step into the mists – MISTOVER embarks in October

In MISTOVER, the Vortex, Pillar of Despair appeared without warning. With it comes dreadful creatures that raided the world. Mankind was on the verse of extinction, when at once, the creatures simply vanished. Survivors formed the “Corps”, and they will be the ones to uncover the secrets behind the incident. Or will they…?

You will send out characters to explore a top-down view, tiled dungeon. These Corps will be charged with the task of changing humanity’s destiny! Arta Kingdom is counting on you.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

From the game’s Steam page, the ‘satisfaction’ and ‘greed’ seems reminiscent of games like Darkest Dungeon. Visibility will be limited in the dungeons. You’ll have to use your skills and formations to ensure victory. Gear alone isn’t the only way to get there. Last but not least, don’t forget that everyone only has one life.

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

The game’s key features include:

40-hours of expeditions in 5 distinct regions.
Turn-based RPG with a twist… It can change based on your actions.
Maps are always changing… practice different strategies in order to survive.
Build an invincible Corps by combining and strategizing with 8 different Corps classes.
Learn new skills and upgrade equipment to enhance Corps Crew members.
The Mist influences EVERYTHING that happens in the game.

Krafton Inc.’s MISTOVER will be coming October 2019 for PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC Steam. A Time Trial demo of the game is available for PS4! You can check out the game’s official website here.

MISTOVERPublisher: KraftonDeveloper: KraftonRelease Date: 2019-10-10Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam
The Arta Kingdom Corps must venture into the Mist to find out the secrets of the Vortex, Pillar of Despair. Will you survive, or will the Mist consume you?

Check This Out Next

Tags: Krafton IncMistover


Pokemon Asia Players Cup 2021 Registrations Open

The Pokémon Company has officially announced the Pokemon Asia Players Cup 2021! Registrations are now open. It is the very first multi-region online tournament for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield in Asia.

Registration for the tournament opens on 16 August 2021 on the ESL play page.

Players from Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand will battle against other Trainers around Asia to win a ticket to the Pokémon Global Exhibition in October and the Travel award to the 2022 Pokémon World Championships.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Qualifiers to decide the top players from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand will be held on 28, 29 August, and 4, 5 September 2021

The Grand Finale is happening on 11 September where the top 8 players from each region will battle to be crowned the best Pokémon trainer in Asia.
Here are the Prizes up for grabs:

Champion

Invitation to the Pokémon Global Exhibition.
Invitation to Day 2 of the 2022 Pokémon WorldChampionships with flights and accommodation fee.

8 Grand Finale participants

The invitation to Day 1 of the 2022 Pokémon World Championships
A physical copy of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl Double Pack*
A physical copy of Pokémon Legends: Arceus*

*The game award will be delivered after each game’s release date

Game Rules

*The game award will be delivered after each game’s release date

The game format will be a Double Battle format.
Players must have between four and six Pokémon.
Pokémon above and below Lv. 50 are permitted but will be auto-leveled to Lv. 50during battle.
Players are not allowed to use duplicate Pokémon.
Players are not allowed to have duplicate held items.
The game time limit: 20 minutes
Team Preview: 90 seconds
Move time limit: 45 seconds
Player time (Your Time) limit: 7 minutes
Players may use Pokémon with the following Pokédex numbers, provided that the Pokemon obtained in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield were received at an official event or distribution.- Galar Pokédex numbers: #001–397
– Isle of Armor Pokédex numbers: #001–210
– Crown Tundra Pokédex numbers: #001–209 – National Pokédex numbers:

Raikou, Entei, Suicune
Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Latios, Latias

Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf
Heatran
Cresselia

Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Tornadus,Thundurus
Landorus
Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye, Litten, Torracat, Incineroar, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina

Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini
Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord
Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka

We wish Good Luck to any Pokemon Masters that decide to compete in the Pokemon Asia Players Cup 2021. Speaking of Pokemon competitions, Blissey is coming to Pokemon Unite.

Pokemon Sword / Pokemon ShieldPublisher: NintendoDeveloper: GamefreakRelease Date: 2019-11-15Nintendo Switch
We're off to the all new Galar region! With plenty of Pokemon to see along the way, how will your road to becoming Champion be like here? Gigantamax your way to the top!

Check This Out Next

Tags: NintendoPokemon Company InternationalPokemon Sword and Shield


Monster Collect x Fullmetal Alchemist Collab Event

SNS Entertainment mobile game title Monster Collect had recently announced a collab event with the popular TV anime series Fullmetal Alchemist starting from 18th September till 25th September.

Related Posts

Pokemon Sleep Now Available In Malaysia

GamerBraves Newsletter Vol. 103 – The Glory of The Barbie/Oppenheimer Double Feature

Monster Collect Overview

Monster Collect is a mobile RPG title where players can collect powerful monsters from different countries and eras to form the strongest army of the world.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Fullmetal Alchemist Overview

Edward and Alphonse Elric live in Resembool with their mother and father, the latter having left without a reason. Their mother soon dies from an illness.
After finishing their alchemy training, the Elrics attempt to bring their mother back with alchemy. The transmutation backfires, and Edward loses his left leg while Alphonse loses his body. Edward sacrifices his right arm to retrieve Alphonse’s soul, binding it to a suit of armor.
Edward is invited by Roy Mustang to become a State Alchemist, to research a way to restore their bodies, and undergoes a painful medical procedure, which grants him prosthetic automail limbs. Edward becomes a State Alchemist, with the title of Fullmetal Alchemist, based on his prosthetic limbs.
The Elrics spend the next three years searching for the mythical Philosopher’s Stone to achieve their goals.
Collab Event Details

The Fullmetal Alchemist collab event will be starting from 18th September 18:00 [JST] till 25th September 16:59 [JST]. Alongside with the collaboration quests, players can get the chance to receive the collaboration limited support character Riza Hawkeye.
The game will also be holding a special login where the last day of the login bonus will net players a guaranteed summoning ticket for the collab event.
Source: Twitter
For more information regarding the collaboration event and future updates, do check out their official website.

Check This Out Next

Tags: CollaborationFullmetal AlchemistMobile GamesMonster Collect


[TpGS 2019] Jump Force – An interview with the producer, Koji Nakajima and Spike Chunsoft development team members

Jump Force, the 3-on-3 fighting game celebrating the 50th anniversary of Weekly Shōnen Jump is coming out next month. Many Japanese manga fans have been excited for the game as it is featuring iconic characters from various manga series. During the recent TpGS 2019, we have an interview with the Jump Force producer, Koji Nakajima as well as team members from Spike Chunsoft, Hiroyuki Kaneko and Sadayuki Kadotani. They have told us some interesting details on the new game so check them out below!

A massive roster of characters have been announced for Jump Force, and we wondered if there will be more characters to come. The producer tells us that of course there will be more, but they can’t reveal them yet. Well, stay tuned for the future announcements.
On the characters’ selection, the officials are considering the preference of global players so they are prioritizing the popular ones. They are also taking the gameplay experience into consideration, for example, is the character exciting to control in the battles? Since Jump Force is a fighting game, we are getting more characters that are good in combat, but there will be some non-combat type of characters as well.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow @GamerBraves
and Tweet us
Tweet to @GamerBraves

Characters in most of the Jump mangas such as Bleach and Naruto are having all kind of outfits that switches according to the era (or situation) they are in. As Jump Force is featuring so many characters, the team decides to only feature the outfit that the fans are more familiar with.
However, they have made changes to the in-game outfits that it would break down gradually during a battle. For example, Pegasus Saint Seiya’s armor will be destroyed and he would become topless. The team will be happy to add more content to the outfits too if players are demanding it.

Although they can’t tell us whether there will be new characters added to the game as DLC, they are making all characters unlocked immediately so players can enjoy the game to the fullest right from the start. You don’t need to unlock any characters by processing the story mode or by meeting certain criteria.
Those who played the beta should notice that even though the battles are in 3 v 3, the characters are sharing the same HP bar. According to Koji Nakajima, this is to balance the gameplay. If every character has their own HP bar, the players who is having a disadvantage (eg: only 1 character left versus an opponent who has 3 characters left) would be extremely difficult to turn the table around. Of course, every character will still have a hidden HP bar used to determine the degree of outfit destruction.

Other than putting many Jump characters together, Jump Force also features a variety of maps. The team aims to create memorable battle arenas by integrating the Jump world and the real world. For example, you will be able to see One Piece’s “Going Marry” in Hong Kong, or “Marineford” with Tokyo Tower in it. Koji Nakajima says that they hope to bring iconic locations around the world to the game, they will be considering the ratio or natural environment versus the city as well.

Jump Force is arriving for PS4, Xbox One and PC on 14 February, pre-order on your respective stores now if you are interested! You can visit the official site for more info. Special thanks to Acer for giving us the chance to attend Taipei Game Show 2019!

Check This Out Next

Tags: BANDAI NAMCOInterviewJump ForceKoji NakajimaPCPS4Spike ChunsoftTpGS 2019Xbox One