Fans Buy Real World Ads To Celebrate Kiryu Coco Graduation

As the days count down to Kiryu Coco’s graduation– an idol term that basically means her retirement, fans have bought ads celebrating the career of one of Kiryu Coco.

One group, called the Kiryu Coco Graduation project, has bought bus-side ads featuring the 4th Gen Hololive Vtuber. Redditors have posted photos of the bus going around Taiwan, complete with art of the Vtuber plastered across it.

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They’ve also opened a commemmorative website cataloguing her illustrious career, as well as a special video thanking her for all the work she’s done since her debut.

However, they’re also not the only fan group with the idea, as a Hong Kong-based fan group has also bought bus-stop ads to celebrate Kiryu Coco. UWants Hong Kong, a Facebook page covering Vtuber news posted these photos, crediting them to the Hong Kong Kiryu Coco Publicity Project.
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Image Credit: 地下室烤肉店 , via UWants Hong Kong
UPDATE, 6.49 pm: Not to be outdone, another fan has bought two certs naming stars within the Draco constellation Kiryu Coco and Tatsunoko (the name for her fanbase), respectively. What we’re seeing here is a very passionate fanbase, celebrating the career of their favorite idol in the last hours of this chapter of her life.

りゅう座のある星に"Kiryu Coco"、"Tatsunoko"と命名し、会長に贈らせて頂きました自分なりの会長とたつのこ達へ感謝の気持ちです桐生会がこれからも前を向いて進み続けることを願っています・1証明書・2メッセージ・3,4位置情報(参考)#桐生ココ #たつのこ #桐生会FOREVER pic.twitter.com/yiICzQtDsl
— フングス(プンプングス)🐉🍕 (@kejimematifungs) June 28, 2021

Going Out With A Bang
A fictional adversorial relationship with the Cover Corp CEO became a defining part of Coco’s character, largely for her un-idol behavior
Admittedly, it’s been a bittersweet time for fans of Kiryu Coco, who suddenly announced her graduation weeks prior. Rather than just stew in the bad news, fans have been treated by Kiryu Coco to what appears to be a glorious last hurrah, from a month of collabs with other Vtubers to multiple original song releases and an interview with Cover Corp CEO Tanigo “YAGOO” Motoaki himself.
Hololive has also been keen to show that there’s no bad blood between them and Kiryu Coco, who is described as having made the decision to graduate. Aside from the special programming, there’s also been mention that the vtuber would still be allowed to be referenced in conversation, something idols who leave their company on bad terms aren’t usually given. She was also given a farewell on the Hololive animated webseries Holo Grafitti, which is the first time the surreal gag series has ever directly referenced real-world happenings.
Vtubers In The Real World
This isn’t the first time fans have taken over real world places to celebrate Vtubers. Earlier this year, fans also bought ad space in Times Square, New York to celebrate the birthday of Hololive EN’s Ninomae Ina’Nis.
On a much smaller scale many Vtuber fans have also been organizing Cameo projects, wherein they get voice actors from a talent’s favorite game to also wish the Vtubers happy birthday.

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3D turn-based game DC Legends releasing next month! Sign up to get your own Wonder Woman

Warner Bros. International Enterprises is about to drop DC Legends on mobile! This turn-based 3D game reins in all the superheroes and anti-heroes of the universe join forces to defeat Nekron, one of the most powerful forces in the DC Universe, able to summon the dead to serve him towards whatever ends he might seek.

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Although it’s a turn-based game, character skills are pretty similar with Injustice: Gods Among Us. You can play in any location of the DC Universe, and there’s also a PvP mode for more competitive players.

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As you level up your character, it will also upgrade their look into an elite legendary appearance.

Sign up before 3rd November to unlock your very own Striker Wonder Woman once the game releases! (If you’re a DC fan, I don’t see why you should miss this.)

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Watch the gameplay trailer here:

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Sakura Kakumei: Hanasaku Otome-tachi unveiled

Originally teased as Japan Dakkan, the DelightWorks developed mobile RPG has been revealed to be Sakura Kakumei: Hanasaku Otome-tachi, published by SEGA. The name originally appeared in May in regards to trademarks from Sega, finally confirmed as a mobile title for the Sakura Wars franchise, to be available Fall 2020 for iOS and Android.

The overview of the game, as translated by Gematsu, is given as follows:

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Story
Taisho era year 100.
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Japan, which suffered devastating damage in the “Capital Catastrophe” that occurred 16 years ago, has been reconstructed thanks to a new type of energy based on spiritual power, “Mirai.”
However, with the activation of the “New Capital Tower,” the cherry blossoms no longer bloomed and demons called Kouki started to increase in numbers, attacking people all over the country. During this time, the guardian of the people was a government organization called “Great Imperial Combat Revue B.L.A.C.K.” These girls took the country by storm with their awesome live performances while protecting the lives of citizens.
With Mirai and B.L.A.C.K., the people thought that placing their trust in the government will bring continued peace. Although a few have realized that this prosperity was a lie. They call themselves “Imperial Combat Revue.” Bring the government’s real plan to light, and take back Japan!

Characters

Imperial Combat Revue

Shino Sakura (voiced by Moeka Kishimoto)
Fuuka Aoshima (voiced by Ayu Matsuura)
Asebi Mikohama (voiced by Yuuko Natsuyoshi)

Great Imperial Combat Revue B.L.A.C.K.

Kurumi Saimei (voiced by Nao Touyama)
Prana Tosei (voiced by Lynn)
Meisa Akashi (voiced by Ami Koshimizu)

Gameplay
The game uses a command line battle system that combines commands and simulation. As commanding officer, command the girls and lead your unit to victory! While the controls are simple, these new sensation battles are also strategic and require positioning be considered.
Spiricle Dress
The girls fight wearing armor called “Spiricle Dress.”
Original Work

Sega / Oji Hiroi

Music

Lyrics: Aki Hata
Composers: Kouhei Tanaka, Kenta Higashiohji

B.L.A.C.K. was included in the trademarks, leaving Isshin as potentially as either a new title, or a future addition to Kakumei. In any case, we’ll see if Sakura Kakumei would ever make it westward too.

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Arale Adventure Review – classic artillery game based on Dr. Slump series, adorable yet addictive

Arale Adventure, the artillery mobile game based on the popular Dr. Slump series has been released on Android last week! Have you enjoyed the game? If you haven’t tried it out yet, here is our Arale Adventure review that may help you in deciding whether to download the game!

First of all, fans of Dr. Slump will find the game really familiar, as it features over 20 original characters from Dr. Slump such as Arale, Senbei and Akane voiced by their original voiceover casts. The backgrounds during the battles are created based on the series’ classic scenes too.

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The mobile market is full of intense real-time battle games such as Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile now, while turn-based artillery games are more on the casual side. You don’t need to pay full attention every second in the match, instead, you can sit back and wait for your turn to fire. Arale Adventure featured the pros of the artillery games, as both teams will battle in a turn-based basic until all members of one team are defeated.
You can switch between 2 different types of gameplay controls easily even during battle. The energy charging mode is the classic mode for artillery game, but it is kinda hard for newbies as it needs accurate measurements to hit on target. On the other side, the line pulling mode is more newbie-friendly, you can just drag to aim and release to fire.

No matter which type of gameplay control you are using, you can always use the ruler provided to measure the length between you and your opponent, then check on the energy power chart for the best angle and best value of energy needed. The tools are especially useful when you are using the energy charging mode, however the time limit is strict so you won’t have much time to get everything done (you have to be really fast!).

Your strategy plays an important role in Arale Adventure. Different skills such as invisible, Trident missile or ice missile are available during a match, you can use them wisely to gain advantages on your opponent. Also, some area on the battlefield can be destroyed so you could manipulate it to kill your opponents.

Every character has their unique abilities, you can customize their appearance with different costumes too. Aside from the story mode, tons of exciting multiplayer modes including ranked match and co-op adventure are featured in the game. You can add friends or join a guild as well, who knows, you might find your soulmates there!

So, have you decided to give the game a try? While for those who have been playing the game, you are welcomed to leave your opinions in the comment section below! Arale Adventure is out on Android now, iOS release will be following suit in the near future. You can find more information and updates on the game at their official site or Facebook.

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Blooded Rhapsody update live in Exos Heroes

The season 3 update for Exos Heroes, Blooded Rhapsody, is finally here! The new season presents latest story episodes, Heroes, as well as new contents that will help new players catch up. Celebrating the grand Season 3 open, Exos Heroes will carry out a number of festive events, which will reward all participants with in-game currencies and items, including a Gold Fatecore and an Exclusive Weapon of one’s choice.

Blooded Rhapsody will see Zeon getting entangled in a dark conspiracy surrounding the Saint West royal family: King John Donk, Queen Carrie, and Prince Nemeris. These three Heroes of the game’s newest nation are also available to recruit at an increased chance until 4 February.

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Along with the new story comes new contents: First, the game’s maximum account level cap has increased from 60 to 65. And a new content ‘Hero Growth Guide’ has been added, which will help players learn more easily how to strengthen the Heroes.
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The Guide has a list of missions, and those completing all the missions will be rewarded with a Silver Fatecore, which will also help players clear the story chapters much more easily.
Celebrating the new Season, Exos Heroes has prepared series of events more festive than ever.
Just login to the game to receive a Gold Fatecore Selection Ticket, 3,000 Xes, 1,000,000 Gold, 100 Dye Coupons and more. Moreover, this week’s 7 Day Gift event offers Exclusive Weapon Selection Ticket on the 7th day of login, along with various in-game items including 700 Xes and 500,000 Gold.
Last but not least, Exos Heroes will hold free Premium Recruit event. Once a day for ten days until 25 February, players will be offered free 11 pulls daily, thus a total of 110 free Recruits.
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EXOS HEROESRelease Date: 2019-11-21Android, iOS
The grand adventure to search for ‘Exestruk’, the missing sword of the emperor, and the curse of the ancient dragon!
Experience the adventure of your lifetime.
Experience the unique visualism beyond your imagination.
Experience the unique, extraordinary RPG!

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Fall 2020 Anime List, What Will We Be Watching?

With the Summer Season for anime about to end, and if you’re like me, you’ll definitely be looking forward for the next upcoming Fall season 2020 list to fill up the empty void that is left in you, after watching your current favorites ending. (Especially if you’re a Yui fan)

According to livechart, the fall season will be packed with a bunch of new anime along with sequels. While we won’t be going over all of the anime on the list, we’ll only be covering the new entries. We’ll be skipping over sequels since people who enjoy the series would definitely continue watching the sequels.

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What will we be watching?
Jujutsu Kaisen

Tags: Action, Demons, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural
Studio: MAPPA
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Synopsis:
A boy fights… for “the right death.”
Hardship, regret, shame: the negative feelings that humans feel become Curses that lurk in our everyday lives. The Curses run rampant throughout the world, capable of leading people to terrible misfortune and even death. What’s more, the Curses can only be exorcised by another Curse.
Itadori Yuji is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a friend who has been attacked by Curses, he eats the finger of the Double-Faced Specter, taking the Curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with the Double-Faced Specter. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Gojo Satoru, Itadori is admitted to the Tokyo Metropolitan Technical High School of Sorcery, an organization that fights the Curses… and thus begins the heroic tale of a boy who became a Curse to exorcise a Curse, a life from which he could never turn back.
I have a feeling that this series would be the most hype show of the season, if done right of course. The premise of the show is really unique just from the synopsis and the show is being done by MAPPA studios who have been killing it so far with recent titles such as Dororo and God of Highschool.
Noblesse

Tags: Action, Vampire, Fantasy, School
Studio: Production I.G

Synopsis:
Raizel awakens from his 820-year slumber. He holds the special title of Noblesse, a pure-blooded Noble and protector of all other Nobles. In an attempt to protect Raizel, his servant Frankenstein enrolls him at Ye Ran High School, where Raizel learns the simple and quotidian routines of the human world through his classmates.
However, the Union, a secret society plotting to take over the world, dispatches modified humans and gradually encroaches on Raizel’s life, causing him to wield his mighty power to protect those around him…
After 820 years of intrigue, the secrets behind his slumber are finally revealed, and Raizel’s absolute protection as the Noblesse begins!
Finishing the trifecta of Webtoon anime adaptations, Noblesse is often considered to be more popular Webtoon compared to Tower of God and God of Highschool. And well, hot vampires aside, Noblesse also has an interesting setting which will be worth keeping an eye on. Plus, it’s Production I.G, so expect some quality adaptation.
Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjo Arui wa Sekai ga Hajimaru Seisen

Tags: Action, Fantasy, Military, Romance
Studio: SILVER LINK

Synopsis:
“The Empire” is a mechanized utopia with highly developed science and technology. “The Nebulis Sovereignty” is a nation feared as the “Land of the Witches” whose people use paranormal power. The two countries have been constantly at war for more than one hundred years, but now two heroes have appeared in their respective lands.
Iska has come to be recognized as the greatest military asset of the Empire at the youngest age in its history. Aliceliese is the Princess of the Nebulis Sovereignty, called the “Ice Calamity Witch” with fear by her enemies.
The two meet on the battlefield and become mortal enemies. Prides lock horns as they both fight uncompromisingly to protect their respective nations, families, and comrades.
But as they get to know each other as real people during their fierce battles, they start to become attracted to each other’s ways of life and ideals… though they are fully aware that fate will mock them cruelly, not allowing them to be together.
…Sure enough, the world’s tension heightens even more, and conspiracies of the major nations become more entangled. But even in such a world divided, this boy and girl cannot stop their feelings for each other…
Based on the synopsis, the story is essentially Romeo and Juliet but more leaning towards the military side of things. If the politics and world-building is done right, this series could be super interesting to watch. I recommend giving the first 3 episodes a watch and decide from there. The characters are nicely designed too!
Kamisama ni Natta hi

Tags: Drama, Fantasy
Studio: P.A. Works

Synopsis:
One day during Youta Narukami’s last summer vacation of high school, a girl named Hina suddenly appears and proclaims herself “the All-Knowing God.” Hina announces to the thoroughly confused Youta, “The world will end in 30 days.” Youta then witnesses Hina’s god-like powers of prophecy, convincing him that her powers are real. Hina’s naive innocence belies her powers, and she decides to live at Youta’s home for some reason. Thus begins an eventful summer before the end of the world
From the studio that brought us Charlotte and Angel Beats, get ready for another potential tear jerker in Kamisama ni Natte hi. After reading the synopsis and I’ve got to say, I want to know more about the story and what events will unfold after those 30 days.
Majo no Tabitabi

Tags: Adventure, Fantasy
Studio: C2C

Synopsis:
It’s not about the destination…
What’s your favorite story? Does it have a hero who slays a dragon and saves a princess? Or a child of prophecy destined for greatness? Well, my favorite story is a little different. It’s the tale of a witch who travels the world, seeking nothing in particular. With no quest of her own, she’s free to wander wherever the wind takes her, adding a few pages to the story of whomever she meets before setting off on her next adventure. At the end of her travels, the witch takes on an apprentice who will one day begin her own journey. And so the cycle continues, or so the story goes. Now, the witch who starts the story anew…who could she be?
If you’re looking for a magical journey (pun intended) of a Witch traveling across the foreign lands filled with fantasy elements, then look no further. Majo no Tabitabi would bring you on that magical journey with potentially a more character driven narrative.
Yuukoku no Moriarty

Tags: Mystery, Psychological, Shounen
Studio: Production I.G

Synopsis:
In the late 19th century, Great Britain rules over a quarter of the world. Nobles sit in their fancy homes in comfort and luxury, while the working class slaves away at their jobs. When young Albert James Moriarty’s upper-class family adopts two lower-class orphans, the cruelty the boys experience at his family’s hands cements Albert’s hatred of the nobility he was born into. He asks the older of the two boys—who has a genius mind and a killer instinct—to help him rid the world of evil, starting with Albert’s own family!
Yet another Production I.G production, come and watch some Handsome men take down the corrupt nobles in ye ole’ Britain. But jokes aside, the concept is giving me 91 days vibes and if the show is as brutal as the concept entails, this series could be considered as a Dark Horse of the season. Definitely keep your eyes peeled for this one!
Assault Lily: Bouquet

Tags: Magic, Military, Sci-Fi
Studio: Shaft

Synopsis:
On Earth in the near future, humanity faced imminent destruction from mysterious giant creatures known as “Huge.” The entire world unites against the Huge, and successfully develops weaponry known as “CHARM” (Counter Huge Arms) by combining science and magic. CHARM exhibits high rates of synchronization with teenaged girls, and the girls who use CHARM are viewed as heroes called “Lilies.” Throughout the world, “Garden” military academies are established to train Lilies to face the Huge and to serve as bases to protect and guide people. This is a story about fighting girls who aim to become Lilies at one such Garden.
Shaft is back at it again with their Magical Girls and their questionably dangerous weapons. If you’re into the magical girl genre with a pretty unique world setting, this could be right up your alley.

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LifeAfter opens new area: Mount Snow

Venture out to a new map in LifeAfter, called Mount Snow. Netease Games’ survival mobile game has revealed this new map section, featuring the base of Scientia at the foot of the snow-covered mountain. It has long since been abandoned, an eerie silence hanging over it. It will be up to the survivors to uncover its hidden secrets. Of course, much danger and many challenges await survivors in their pursuit of the truth.

The deep and dark cave is host to spiders. Stay on your toes as you work together with members of the Caravan and Scientia to safely escort Olivia out of the cave. Search spider web cocoons to find the clues that will play a part in your escape! Both the spiders and their webs will be doing their best to prevent you from leaving.

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The silence at the foot of Mount Snow was an unnatural one, when the members of the Caravan and Scientia arrive with Olivia in tow. Scientia members in the base were all found dead, which asked for further investigation. However, zombies began to swarm in from the outside, and seemingly were targetting Olivia! In the chaos, she once again gets taken by Oades.
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Oades is one thing, but Infected Spiders are also in your way. Survivors will need to work together to keep Olivia safe as the situation escalates. Where will she end up at? What is Oades’ plot? The answers will be out there in Mount Snow, in LifeAfter.
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A blizzard of devastating virus beleaguered the world, bringing about the catastrophic disintegration of orders and covenants.
LifeAfter, a mobile game depicting the survival of humanity in a post virus apocalyptic world, is officially launched.
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[Gamescom Asia 2022] Xbox Manager Jun Shen Chia Talks About supporting the Indie Games in SEA

At Gamescom Asia 2022, Jun Shen Chia, the Global Expansion Incubator Manager of Xbox who has helped bring the brand to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South East Asia (SEA) held a talk called ‘Global Appeal of Asia-Made Indie Games’.

Here, he shared more on the various ways that Xbox helps smaller indie titles in the SEA region so they can be seen and played by more people.

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Making Indie Games

In the modern day of age, the internet, social media, and video games are the primary ways for people to stay connected with one another. While there are a lot of bad things that happen on the internet, there is also a lot of good stuff happening as well, and gaming is one of them.
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According to Chia, Video games can help educate and cultivate people’s empathy, naming titles like Never Alone and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, as examples of this. These games have truly showcased the power of video games as an “empathy machine” that can connect people together.
We’re likely to get even more of these empathy machines as, with the popularisation of self-publishing, the increase in console support, and an online community, anybody that wants to develop games can build the game of their dream and Xbox is there to support them
[email protected]

Xbox has a program that is specifically created to showcase the indie games of the world named the ‘[email protected]‘. Through [email protected], the company has paid 2 billion USD to indie game developers as a sign of their support. Examples of games that have been part of the [email protected] program include popular hits like Outlast and Inside.
Other than the [email protected], Jun Shen Chia also mentioned that they are constantly helping the developers by providing direct support, developer kits, certificates, and such. For SEA, in particular, they have planned to help the developers in the region in three different ways: Education, Ecosystem, and Marketing.
Of course, when we talked about Xbox, one does not leave Game Pass out of the conversation. Chia says that nine out of ten players who joined Game Pass have tried some new games after they joined. Furthermore, the games that are on Game Pass have three times more social engagement when they are announced, compared to those games that are not on Game Pass.
The Domestic Market

Jun Shen Chia ended his talk by speaking about the domestic SEA games market. He says that players in the Asia-Pacific market have a high affinity for domestic games and that it is likely the same for the SEA region. From this, he says that increasing their investment in domestic games, will in turn increase their usage as well.
He says that the culture and history of the SEA region are powerful tools for the game developers here, and one of the most amazing things that he saw at Gamescom Asia itself was that all the game developers came together to support each other. This mixture of community and culture will be one of the reasons why indie games from SEA have such great potential to be successful.

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#IAmPOCInPlay Celebrates Diversity And Talent In The Games Industry

It’s easy to get demotivated as you see social media work together to push insane conspiracy theories or enable, by all accounts, horrible people. But every now and again you get something good such as the recent #IAmPOCInPlay hashtag on twitter, full of amazing talent working on some of the best games.

In that same spirit, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to shine a spotlight on some of the cool people bringing diversity into the games industry.

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Lauren Ng, Insomniac Games

good evening #IamPOCinPlay! i’m lauren and i’m a chinese-american associate project manager at @insomniacgames. i recently worked on #MilesMoralesPS5 and i’m currently working on #RatchetPS5. pic.twitter.com/z2Ub3v3TLm
— lauren ng (@sholanng) November 9, 2020
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Lauren Ng is a Chinese-American Associate Project Manager at Insomniac Games. One of the titles she’s worked on, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, comes out this week.
On top of that she’s also working on the upcoming Ratchet and Clank game, which is also going to be on the next-gen console.
Andrew Tan, Sucker Punch

Oh hi #IamPOCinPlay
I'm Andrew Tan – Chinese Malaysian🇲🇾, I'm an Animator @SuckerPunchProd and I get to pretend to be a Samurai on Ghost of Tsushima pic.twitter.com/c5fs678uiO
— Andrew Tan (@an_tan_) November 10, 2020

Andrew Tan is a fellow Malaysian, working in Sucker Punch Productions. He’s an animator, and his twitter is also a great resource for budding animators who want more works to study.
On that note, he’s also got a YouTube channel full of samples of his work.
Jeevun Sidhu, Riot Games

Hi, I'm Jeevun! #IamPOCinPlay
My family hails from India; they immigrated to NYC where my brother and I were born.
I've been at Riot Games for 7 years as a Game Designer, and I've worked on Camille, Kai'Sa, Aatrox, and Seraphine. pic.twitter.com/LfrZZF4znN
— Jeevun Sidhu (@JeevunSidhu) November 9, 2020

Jeevun’s family immigrated to New York many years ago, where Jeevun and his brother would be born. He’s worked at Riot Games for the past 7 years, and is the mind behind several popular League of Legends champions such as Aatrox and Seraphine.
Kat Barkwell, Bioware

Hello! I'm Kat and #IamPOCinPlay. I’m a RPG programmer at @bioware currently working on the newest #DragonAge! Good to see ya'll 🙂 pic.twitter.com/6oGcUyzmKx
— Kat Barkwell (@Velocitrina) November 10, 2020

Kat is a programmer for Bioware, the studio behind such big hits as Dragon Age and the Mass Effect series. While she hasn’t shared any juicy details, she has confirmed that she’s working on the upcoming Dragon Age title.
Del Walker, Rocksteady Games

#IamPOCinPlayYours truly is a Black British, Senior Character Artist on the new @RocksteadyGames Suicide Squad game. This wild 2020 marks my 10th year in the industry! I've been a Junior, a Lead on a Halo, and everything in between. All whilst blasting Mobb Deep in my headphones pic.twitter.com/K7EhGeUpAk
— Del Walker (@TheCartelDel) November 7, 2020

While most of the other talents we’ve shown have been based in America, Del represents the UK with his storied 10-year career in the gaming industry. He’s been a Character artist on Halo Wars 2, Warframe as well as the upcoming Suicide Squad game.
You can also find his website with more of his work here.

These are far from the only people on the hashtag, as it covers people from all walks of life, working on everything from independent games to the biggest Triple-A titles.
That being said, this highlights something that many people in the gaming industry have been trying to say for years- that people from all walks of life are into videogames, and out there telling their stories. The dream of working on your own game is entirely possible if you put your back into it.

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THQ Nordic Opens Singapore Branch

THQ Nordic has officially set up shop in Singapore, in a new base of operations aimed at serving the SEA market.

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According to THQ Nordic, the Singapore branch will aim to serve Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
“Building on the success of our Japanese office, the next logical challenge to take on was entering the greater ASEAN region”, said Philipp Brock, Marketing Director of THQ Nordic. “With almost half of the world’s gamers located here, establishing a footprint poses not only a daunting challenge but a wholly exciting one as well. Plus and as always: our interest is long-term orientated, not just a quick pleasure”
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“This region is one of big, open hearts and wonderful gaming fans. There is no better time than now to pick up our controllers, warm up our PCs and get to know this avid community,” said Managing Director of THQ Nordic Singapore Winson Lo.
Despite the name, THQ Nordic are no strangers to the Asia region, with the publisher also having a Japan branch to serve that market.
This makes the third major publisher in recent years to make the move to Singapore- we’d recently discovered that Capcom had opened a Singapore branch, while Hoyoverse had also set up shop there for publishing outside of China.

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Old Man’s Journey release date announced

Old Man’s Journey is the next title of developer Broken Rules, which announced its launching on 18 May recently. The story-driven adventure game has shown its prototype in GDC last year, then released its first gameplay trailer past February and a demo version in GDC 2017.

The game follows the story of an old man who uncovers his precious moments, broken dreams, and changed plans of his past. Travelling through a variety of environments, you will need to solve puzzles by altering the landscape, moving parts of the environment to create a clear path for the old man. You may find all sort of fun little details when you interact with the world!

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The charming looking game will be arriving on stores for mobile and PC on 18 May, its price is yet to be revealed.
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No Official Plans On Malaysia Disneyland After All

There are no current agreements or plans to build a Malaysia Disneyland, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Yesterday’s statements by the Melaka State Heritage and Culture Committee Chairman Datuk Muhammad Jailani Khamis were an outright lie, or at best an aspirational goal that whatever theme park he planned to build in the state would be Disney-standard at best.

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In a video of his talk uploaded by Melaka TV, he directly refers to the project as Disneyland in Malaysia to diversify tourist attractions in the state.
“Disneyland has been in the planning, and we are looking into the possibility of it being in the district of Jasin. We cannot reveal the exact location just yet, but the size of the project, the theme park is expected to be between 150 and 200 acres (6.7 to 80.9ha)”, he said at an Memorandum of Understanding signing yesterday.
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However, our own sources have clarified that no such projects are currently underway, with the story also being corroborated by CNN’s Heather Chen and GeekCulture.
In hindsight, it makes sense that the Exco’s announcement would be blatantly false- the opening of a Disneyland in the ASEAN region is huge news, and would have likely had a huge event rather than be mentioned at the signing of a different project.

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We Love Katamari ReRoll+ Royal Reverie Review – Okay Mr. Sunshine!!

Okay, Mr. Sunshine indeed. Very few games hold the same feeling of joy, happiness, and absurdity as the Katamari Demacy series. In an age where it feels like every publisher is clamoring for gritty, realistic graphics, this is series all about the joy of rolling the world up into a giant ball. In this regard, We Love Katamari Reroll isn’t just the game’s title, it’s a statement.

We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie is an HD Remaster of the second game in the Katamari Damacy franchise. The original version was also the final title to be directed by the series creator Keita Takahashi. It brings the same colorful absurdist fun as the first game but with a greater variety of levels, and wackier writing, but the same fun goal of keeping things rolling.

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The King and His Fans

A big theme of We Love Katamari, both the original release and Reroll is just how much everyone loves Katamari. After the events of the first game, The King of The Cosmos now has loads of fans on Earth (even though the series protagonist, The Prince of The Cosmos did all of the work), as such as he now tells the Prince to fulfill Katamari based requests of his many fans.
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It’s a very meta plot but in a fun way, with plenty of jokes about what weird fans like to see out of a Katamari title like if Katamari can swim leading to an underwater level or creating a Katamari that is primarily made out of flowers. For such a bright and colorful game, it can also be surprisingly black in its comedy, seriously you go through all the effort to make a Katamari for someone only for them to start complaining that its ‘boring’ or ‘not big enough’ because you didn’t meet some extra goals. The King and his fans can be surprisingly rude and entitled but that works still works with the game’s sense of humor and makes it all the more satisfying when you do hit those goals and see them beam in happiness.
We should also note that every few levels you’ll be treated to a cutscene showing The King’s backstory, his own troubled relationship with his father, and eventually his romance with The Queen. They play out like a melodramatic soap opera, being both funny and pretty cute. They also do a decent job of humanizing The King, showing that while he may be an egotistical diva, he’s got his own insecurities that he needs help with.
Rolling Around The World

The game’s zany sense of style and cartoon humor extends throughout each aspect of the title. Each world is surreal yet lively with various animals, items, and people really to be rolled. The design has a Japanese paper craft aesthetic that is bright and eye-catching making it easy to see each rolling victim coming towards you. Sometimes I just like the stare at the Katamari and seeing all the crazy things that are stuck at weird angles, like cats or gnomes with their legs frantically wiggling out. It’d probably be much more disturbing if the presentation wasn’t so upbeat.
I also can’t talk about We Love Katamari without bringing up its truly phenomenal soundtrack. The opening theme “Katamari on The Swing” might be one of my favorite video game tracks of all time, it’s impossible for me to feel sad while listening to it. It’s far from the only one however with tracks like “KuruKuru Rock” and “Blue Orb” coming close behind. There are a bunch of different genres in the OST from jazz to techno and they all work great.

This style even extends to the menus. One adorable feature is that every time you quit the game, any characters on the main hub world will wave you goodbye, and once you re-open the game, you have to roll up different sections of the Namco logo to pick your save files. They’re small things but they add to the game’s strong personality and leave you in a good mood.
Katamari On The Rocks

We Love Katamari’s gameplay hasn’t changed too far from the original game. The Prince rolls the Katamari into objects which will then stick to them. The challenge here is that items will only stick to the Katamari if they’re the appropriate size and mass, meaning that you have to start with small objects like fruit, thumbtacks, and mice before you gradually get it big enough to start claiming people, buildings and perhaps even landmasses and kaiju. It’s delightfully absurd. Imagine making a ball of things so large that it pokes into the heavens and rolls up some minor deities all while light Japanese pop music sings along in the background.
The actual controls of Katamari might take some time to get used to. You use both analog sticks to move the Katamari, representing the two hands The Prince uses to roll it in a pseudo-tank control style of gameplay. Using one analog stick on its own moves the camera while the other moves The Prince around the Katamari. You can also click on both sticks to get The Prince to do a 180-degree U-turn for faster travel.
It can be unwieldy at first however you do get used to it and after a while, it will come as second nature. That being said the fast-paced gameplay while rolling a ball as it darts around the screen can result in the game making you feel a bit dizzy or motion sick. This won’t affect everyone, but I found myself having to take a break after five levels or so since I was getting a headache especially when the levels started incorporating more verticality.
The Royal Reverie
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Outside of the main story mode, there are a couple more collectibles that are available in the game. Throughout the levels you’ll be able to find the Prince’s various cousins who are all playable, you just need to select them on the main menu. They all play the exact same but it’s a fun way of swapping to different costumes essentially.
They are however involved in one of the more annoying aspects of the game as you are required to find all of the cousins in order to unlock the final level. While they’re nice as bonus characters, this makes it quite a grind to get the final level that doesn’t feel worth the trouble.
There is also a multiplayer battle mode where you can a friend can compete to see who can make the bigger Katamari. This is still very much a single-player game so there’s not much to the multiplayer but it can be fun to fool around with.
Finally, some new content has been added, exclusive to the Royal Reverie HD Remaster. Most notable is the titular Royal Reverie mode which you unlock through the story mode. This sees you play as the King when he was a child, undergoing five challenging new levels. There is also Eternal Mode which removes the game’s time limit and simply allows you to keep on rolling to make the biggest Katamari possible. The former made for some challenging new additions that put your Katamari skills to the test while the latter was plain fun. It’s cool seeing just how big you can make the ball in each stage.
We Love Katamari
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We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie is an apt title, as the game does present all of what makes the Katamari series such a joy to play. Its wackier writing and charming aesthetic fill the game with a cozy atmosphere that keeps you relaxed even at its most stress-inducing levels. There is just something fun about knowing that you about roll everyone and everything up into a big ball, like something out of a strange slapstick routine.
The game won’t be for everyone, especially if you’re someone who is prone to motion sickness as that is a legitimate issue while playing the game. But even as someone who had this issue, I couldn’t help but keep playing (after a much-needed break). Katamari is a sweet, bright breath of fresh are with a great premise that’s not afraid to let players have fun and be silly.
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A code for the game was provided by the publisher and the game was reviewed on PS5.

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The Review

                    We Love Katamari ReRoll+ Royal Reverie

80%
Score

PROS
 Charming art style and atmosphere Witty dialogue The gameplay loop is simple yet addicting

CONS
 Could make you motion-sick if you play for too long Having to find all the cousins to unlock the final level is a chore

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80%
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Pokemon Center Singapore to open on April 17

Good news, Singaporeans, the highly-anticipated Pokemon Center Singapore will be opening soon. The opening day of the first ever Pokemon Center outside of Japan will be on 17th April. Rejoice, Pokemon fans in Singapore as you are in for a real treat very soon.

Pokemon Center Singapore will also be opening on the same day as Jewel Changi Airport, according to sources. With the opening date of Pokemon Center Singapore now officially confirmed, Singaporean fans will have two things to look forward to. Another one would be the Pokemon GO Safari Zone at Sentosa the next day on 18th April.

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There will not be any further changes to the opening date at this current time. That is all we know for now so stay tuned for more updates until then.

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Play out the Black Widow Movie in Marvel Super War!

While the Black Widow movie has been postponed, you can still dress the part in Marvel Super War! A new collaboration event between the game and the movie sees movie themed skins obtainable in-game throughout the 1.5-month event, along with Taskmaster, the movie’s antagonist, joining the game’s roster as a playable character soon.

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Black Widow dons the same White Tactical Suit from promotional movie materials in Marvel Super War, exhaustively recreated for the game. From her billowing red hair, the sleek suit texture and her Widow’s Bite, it will also recreate the combat effects from movie to game. Same goes for Taskmaster’s movie outfit, to be fully reproduced in game in its full mystique.

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Events and campaigns will go live to coincide with the collaboration, having already begun since 10 October. Limited edition avatars, avatar frames and lottery draw chances are all up for grabs! As for Taskmaster, simply log into the game for 7 consecutive days to obtain his Recruitment Token to obtain him as soon as he becomes available. Feel free to speculate what his skills will be! How will this villain bring his moveset to go up against his nemeses? Stay tuned and keep an eye out for his release into the game soon.

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Professor Layton and the Curious Village EXHD for Smartphone now out

Game developer Level-5 has just released Professor Layton and the Curious Village EXHD for Smartphone for Android and iOS devices in Japan for JPY 1,200.

As previously reported, Professor Layton and the Curious Village EXHD for Smartphone is essentially a high-definition remaster of the same game on the Nintendo DS, featuring higher resolution graphics and new animations that were not included in the original release. If you are not convinced, be sure to watch the debut trailer posted above, and for more information head over to the main website.

Remasters of classics are common these days as a way to cash in on nostalgia. Of course, if reception proves to be good, one can usually expect a new entry in the franchise, and with the case of Professor Layton, the likelihoods are rather high.

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Next Game In The Remake Series Has Been Revealed

The Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary Celebration Showcase ended on a strong note as fans were introduced to the sequel to FFVII Remake, which has been titled Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for the PS5.

Check out the first look full teaser trailer below:

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The trailer is pretty cryptic, teasing Sephiroth being playable and implying that there will be several changes where the game will diverge from the original Final Fantasy VII including possibly undoing a couple of the game’s big twists (but likely replacing them with even bigger twists).
If it’s anything like Remake, however, it’ll still follow the basic plot points of the original PS1 game. We’ll have to wait and see where the future takes us I suppose.
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Square Enix also confirmed that the Final Fantasy VII Remake project will be a trilogy of games with the third unannounced title coming out sometime after Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be coming out in the “next winter” which probably means the 4th quarter of 2023 exclusively for the PS5.
Other news announced at the 25th Anniversary Celebration Showcase includes a port of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Steam and a remaster of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII.

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SAND LAND Project Announced With More Information Coming Soon

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced the launch of the SAND LAND project featuring Akira Toriyama’s original work.

The special video released by Bandai showcases Beelzebub, the main character for SAND LAND through the use of sand art and reveals that more information is coming on December 17th, 2022.

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SAND LAND is an original manga by Akira Toriyama about Beelzebub, the prince of demons and Rao, a small-town sheriff. The duo team up to set off on an adventure in search of the Phantom Lake in this desert world where both demons and humans suffer from an extreme water shortage.
The manga series was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump and originally ran on May 22nd, 2000 until August 28, 2000 lasting for 14 chapters. All the chapters were later collected into one volume that was released on November 2nd, 2000 in Japan and December 24th, 2000 in English.
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For those who are unaware of it, Akira Toriyama is a Japanese manga writer and artist known for being the creator of the Dragon Ball series as well as co-creating the video game series Dragon Quest.

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Naoki Urasawa’s Monster Anime Is Now Streaming On Netflix

The anime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa’s Monster is now available on Netflix in Malaysia and other regions, well at least to an extent.

As of this article, 30 episodes of the 74-episode series are now available to watch on Netflix in Japanese with English subs. There also seems to be a French dub of Monster available on Netflix.

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Based on the manga by Naoki Urasawa (Master Keaton, 20th Century Boys) Monster is the story of Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a Japanese surgeon working in West Germany during the Cold War. Tenma is forced to choose between performing a life-saving operation on a young boy who was shot in the head or the mayor who came in slightly later. Wishing to challenge the political bias of the hospital (saving patients based on how much clout they could get), he decides to save the young boy simply because he came in first.
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The mayor dies and Tenma’s reputation is disgraced. Years later a strange series of murders occur and The Doctor soon finds they’re attached to a single individual, the young boy, now a man that he saved all those years ago: Johan Liebert, a monster.
Monster has been praised as one of the best anime/manga of all time. A chilling crime thriller that also acts as a masterful character study of what causes someone to commit wrong. To this day, Johan is often considered one of the best villains in all of anime.
Hopefully, the rest of the episodes will make their way to the streaming platform soon. If you haven’t seen Monster yet I’d highly recommend it.

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Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X is arriving in Malaysia soon from RM2799!

Huawei announced a few new devices for their flagship Mate series: Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 RS and Mate 20 X recently. Shortly after the announcement, Huawei Malaysia has officially revealed the price and launch date for the Mate 20 series in Malaysia too – you can get it as soon as October 27!

Both Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro (6GB RAM + 128GB ROM) will be available in Malaysia from October 27 at RM2799 and RM3599. However, Mate 20 will only be available in Twilight Black, while Mate 20 Pro is coming in 3 colour options – Midnight Blue, Emerald Green and Twilight Black. Those who purchase the new smartphones early may get a free SoundStone and Wireless Charger as well.

Also, Huawei’s new gamer dedicated smartphone – Mate 20 X will arrive in Malaysia on November 11 for RM3199. Phantom Silver with 6GM RAM + 128GB ROM will be the only Mate 20 X version that arrives in Malaysia, but Huawei might bring in the 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM version too if Mate 20 X is getting good responses here. No news on the Mate 20 RS yet but it is expected to be priced at RM6999.
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There will be roadshows at Pavilion (Kuala Lumpur), Queensbay Mall (Penang) and AEON Bandar Dato Onn (Johor Bahru) soon, where the first 1000 (or 300) customers can get a DJI Tello Drone for free. Stay tuned at Huawei Malaysia’s official Facebook for the latest updates!
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Introducing the Sony SRS-NB10 wireless neckband speaker

Sony is introducing their SRS-NB10 wireless neckband speaker, for a comfortable listening experience: be it for calls or music at rest or on the go.

The SRS-NB10 features a full-range speaker unit angled upwards so that sound is optimized for your listening pleasure. Passive radiators embedded at the back of the unit boosts the bass for well-balanced sound, so that you can hear everything even if volume is low. With Precise Voice Pickup Technology – thanks to two high-quality directional (beam-forming) microphones, combined with advanced audio signal processing – the unit minimizes feedback and echo while delivering crystal clear voice quality.

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The microphone is easy to control with a simple click of the mute button, while volume adjusting is done through buttons on the side of the SRS-NB10. Play and pause anytime with the button directly on the neckband speaker.
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The secure fit, designed to rest on your shoulders, is also light, so you can continuously wear it throughout the day. The flexible back band lets you adjust it to your needs. The open-ear style means you can still be aware of your surroundings. Up to 20 hours battery life further ensures you can simply put it on and go about your day. Should it run low, a 10 minute charge with USB Type-C will give you an hour’s boost.

With Multipoint Connection, tag in two devices simultaneously. Take the call on your laptop with one click of the button on the left of the neckband, then go back to your music on your phone. The IPX4 splash-proof design means it remains safe and convenient for you to do chores with the SRS-NB10.
The sleek and simple design with high-quality fabric finish gives it a premium look and feel while looking stylish in your choice of charcoal grey or white colours. It’s also meant to be more eco-friendly with plastic making less than 10% of the unit’s packaging material.

The SRS-NB10 will be available nationwide in Malaysia from January 2022, at recommended retail price of RM599. Learn more through the official website.

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GUNS UP! Mobile soft launches in select regions

NHN Corp has just soft launched GUNS UP! Mobile, its PVP strategy game for the mobile in select regions, namely the Philippines and India. Of course, even if you are not from any countries, there are ways to go about trying the game out.

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A description of the game as follows via the GUNS UP! Mobile store page:
GUNS UP! ™ Mobile is an online PvP strategy game that brings a new twist to Tower Defense battles. Build an army, send your troops into battle and support your soldiers. Give them orders and back them up with your choice of deployments from tanks to airstrikes! A ton of content awaits in this new take on a PlayStation® classic!
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FIGHT YOUR WAY
Compete in asynchronous Multiplayer battles where attackers are pitted against other player’s defenses. Bring your best soldiers, create your own battle strategies and dominate the battlefield. The spoils of war are waiting for you!
TAKE ON CHALLENGES
If PvP isn’t your thing you can also take part in several single player challenges. Fight against developer created Puzzle bases, defend against raging hordes of Zombies, break out of military Prisons, and much more!
BUILD YOUR BASE
Plan, expand and upgrade your base to create a fine-tuned defense against attackers and protect your most valuable resources. View replays of your opponent’s attacks and improve your defense strategy to create the ultimate base defense.
GROW YOUR ARMY
Expand your roster by recruiting new Soldier classes. Upgrade and customize your army as you gather loot in battles. Use strategy to keep your soldiers alive, help them become veterans and enhance your power for future attacks and defenses.
FORM ALLIANCES
Form alliances with your friends and fight alongside them in Alliance Wars for loot and glory on the leaderboards. Work together by coordinating strategies, gifting resources, unlocking new boosts, and sharing the spoils of war. Each Alliance War season brings new challenges and content to enjoy together!

Guns Up! Mobile is now available on Google Play in India and the Phillippines!
There’s a lot more to come and to improve, and NHN and Valkyrie appreciate all feedback! We plan to take them seriously throughout the rest of development. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/xeTWpP6kuj
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Uma Musume adds ballroom alts: Should You Pull?

With a new banner refresh that will last until 11 April 2022, we have the addition of the ballroom alts for Seiun Sky and Fuji Kiseki to the Uma Musume stable.

★3[ソワレ・ド・シャトン]セイウンスカイ（CV：#鬼頭明里 さん）と★3[シュクセ・エトワーレ]フジキセキ（CV：#松井恵理子 さん）が登場！
ガチャで獲得すると今だけ2人はピース×90がおまけで付いてきます！#ウマ娘 #ゲームウマ娘 pic.twitter.com/uNsOmIjnld

— ウマ娘プロジェクト公式アカウント (@uma_musu) March 29, 2022

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As is customary for banners within the game, we are back to getting alts for the existing cast, and this time around we are going to the prom.

Dressed in her choir boy outfit, Seiun Sky has also gotten a bit of a tweak to her skillset, some better than others. Her speed up abilities proc differently than before so be aware of that, and she loses her innate Runner’s Tricks for a less reliable Spring Girl. In exchange you get a good acceleration ability for her strategy. Her unique character ability has also been changed accordingly, although the verdict on that remains to be seen. Furthermore, her training bonuses is heavily weighted towards guts now, although she still gets some for speed and power. Probably wait and see before rolling.

On the other hand, Fuji Kiseki seems to have gotten a better deal on paper, and she has all the best in class abilities for leaders. Speed Star is a must have and she gets two good acceleration ups along with it. Captivating Trick is meanwhile is a great debuffing ability that will tire out all the runners if they are not specced properly, and that is more than likely to happen on those running on the mile tracks. A well distributed set of training bonuses in the key stats mean that it will be easy to raise a great Fuji Kiseki. Definitely consider rolling if you have the resources to spare.
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is currently available on Android and iOS for mobile, and DMM Games for the PC.
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Horse girls take to the track! Train up these cute horse girls to be the best of the best.

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Tactics Ogre Reborn Has A Balancing Bug, Original Game Director Comments On The Issue

Update – 17/03/23: Square Enix has now released a new update for Tactics Ogre Reborn that fixes the Dark Knight weapons bug.

Tactics Ogre Reborn has launched its new 1.05 Patch including a number of bug and text fixes to ensure that the game runs smoother. The new patch however also included a minor new bug that affects a certain group of weapons in the game.

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The update launched on the 7th of March 2023. Here are the full patch notes for the 1.05 version of Tactics Ogre Reborn:

Stability improvement during long play sessions.
Bug fix to address game freezes when repeatedly using the Chariot Tarot.
Added support for systems with multiple display adapters.
Corrected description text for New Xenobia.
Fixed several text issues in the English, French, and Simplified Chinese translations.
Various minor bug fixes and general stability improvements.

A day later however, Yasumi Matsuno, the director of the original Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together which Tactics Ogre Reborn is a remake of says that he might have noticed an announced bug in the game involving the weapons dropped by the Dark Knights being “weakened”.
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According to Matsuno, who did not work on the Tactics Ogre Reborn iteration of the game, the title Executive Producer Yoshinori Kitase has acknowledged the bug, and the team will begin working on another patch that will be released at some point in the future.

テンプルコマンドのドロップ武具が弱体化した件について北瀬氏(executive producer)に問い合わせたところ、想定外のデータバグとのことでした。もとに戻すため、後日、あらためて修正パッチを配信するそうです。
以上、伝聞ですがツイートしておきます。#タクティクスオウガリボーン
— 松野泰己 (@YasumiMatsuno) March 8, 2023

“When we contacted Mr. Kitase (executive producer) about the weakening of the Dark Knight drops items, he said it was an unexpected data bug. In order to restore it to its original state, he said he will send out another patch to fix it at a later date. This is not an official statement, but I’ll tweet it”.
Square Enix themselves have acknowledged that a bug has emerged with the recent patch on the Tactics Ogre Reborn official Twitter account and says that it will be fixed shortly.

【お知らせ】
バージョン1.05で発生している不具合について
ただいま修正対応を進めておりますので、不具合の解消までお待ちくださいますようお願いいたします。
お客様にはご迷惑をおかけしておりますことをお詫び申し上げます。#タクティクスオウガリボーン pic.twitter.com/EZ3wGrz3Z2
— タクティクスオウガ リボーン (@TacticsOgre_PR) March 8, 2023

“Regarding bugs in version 1.05. We are currently working on a fix, so please wait until the problem is resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers”.
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LLSIF JP celebrates seventh anniversary! [ Love Live! School Idol Festival ]

LLSIF JP will be celebrating its seventh anniversary! The Japanese server of Love Live! School Idol Festival will be having a variety of campaigns to celebrate this milestone. kachagain has provided a list of bonuses, with part one here, and part two is here.

The LLSIF JP seventh anniversary campaign includes:

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Seven free 11-pulls will be available for both μ’s and Aqours, total 154 pulls
New party cards, likely Limited, featuring the Rin/Hanayo pair and Chika/You pair

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Scouting stamps for every 11-pull to collect for rewards
“Yell” cards and teams to increase event points payout
Special support cards featuring μ’s and Aqours

Exclusive signed URs available in the 7th anniversary lottery
“Cheer” campaign in two parts: 15 to 25 April, and 26 April to 5 May to cheer on SIF and gain rewards
7th anniversary bouquets to trade in for scouting tickets, other rewards
Rewards for Cheers achieved

100 000 000: 10 Loveca
250 000 000: 25 Loveca
500 000 000 50 Loveca
1 000 000 000: 50 Loveca + 1 stamp
1 500 000 000: 50 Loveca + 2 stamps

7th anniversary Big Lottery, separate from the 7th anniversary lottery
Log in bonuses
Guaranteed SSR+ boxes, stamps can be obtained to trade for URs
Live play campaign with reduced LP cost
Special purchasable packs with tickets with UR guaranteed tickets

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Rohan At The Louvre Will Be Getting A Live Action Movie This May

The Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure spin-off short story Rohan At The Louvre will be getting a live-action movie adaptation.

The movie will premiere in Japan on the 26th of May 2023. You can watch a teaser trailer for Rohan’s Louvre adventure on channel Asmik Ace, the film’s production company.

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The film will also be acting as a continuation of the live-action TV mini-series Thus Spoke Roha Kishibe, based on the manga series of the same name. Issei Takahashi will be reprising his role as Rohan Kishibe and Marie Iitoyo will likewise be returning as his assistant Kyoka Izumi.
Many of the staff from the mini-series will also be back for the movie. This includes the director Kazutaka Watanabe, Writer Yasuko Kobayashi, composer Naruyoshi Kikuchi, character designer Isao Tsuge, and production coordinators Naoko Saitō, Keisuke Tsuchihashi, and Sangkeun Han.
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Here is a synopsis of the plot of The Rohan At The Louvre manga which will the movie will be based on:
Rohan, a young mangaka (Japanese manga artist), meets a beautiful mysterious young woman with a dramatic story. Seeing him draw, she tells him of a cursed 200-year-old painting that used the blackest ink ever known, from a 1000-year-old tree that the painter had brought down. The painting was saved by the curator of the Louvre – Rohan forgets this story until, 10 years later, he tries to locate it on a visit to Paris. Little does he know how violent the curse really is. Fans of manga will appreciate the innovative storyline and the energetic, psychedelic visuals within.

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New Identity, New Journey, Infinite Lagrange New Identity Agreement System Will Be Released

Sci-fi space simulation game Infinite Lagrange launched the new system ‘Identity Agreement’ into the game today.

In the world of Infinite Lagrange, as more explorers embark on their journey, more galaxies are being lit up and start to join the Lagrange network. While being invited by more and more Galactic Factions, explorers are going to choose their own identities in their journey.

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Now, two new Identities known as “Prospectors” and “Neutrals” are available for signing to all the signatory explorers to the Node Recovery Agreement, Trojite Crystal Mining Agreement, or Data Rescue Agreement.
To become a “Prospector” of galactic resources or a unique “Diplomat” in the Lagrange network? The choice is in your hands.
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The Prospector Agreement
The Prospector Agreement is released by the Hayreddin Clan. This ancient Galactic Faction hopes that explorers can complete the detection of the environment of the star system in which they are currently located, acquire important data, and become adventurers in exploring the environmental resources of galaxies.

In the Prospector Agreement, explorers are required to complete the detection of the environment of the star system in which they are currently located, acquire important data, and light up the new nodes of the Lagrange Network. The Hayreddin Clan will record data information accordingly based on the exploration of each Prospector’s galactic environment and form a special prospecting report in the end.
Signing Prospector Agreement (This image is for display only and the final online version shall prevail.)
With Hayreddin’s technical support, the Prospector can have temporary access to the blueprint of the facility, build a higher level of “Prospecting Tech Research Center”, collect Planetary data, and detect Lagrange points. Meanwhile, Prospector can discover hidden reserves, and collect additional “trojite crystals” and “data” from the corresponding resource nodes to help their Union gain a strategic advantage in the star system development rating.
Signing Prospector Agreement (This image is for display only and the final online version shall prevail.)
Neutrals’ Agreement
The Cooperation Support Department of Jupiter Industries will provide support to signatories to the Neutrals’ Agreement. The top-notch fleet design and the manufacturing company want to build up a bridge for communications between Privateers and Galactic Faction, becoming the unique “diplomats” in the Lagrange Network.
This Identity Agreement is intended to seek Privateers longing for peace and provide intra-system help for the restoration to normal Faction status for Privateers. Explorers who signed the Neutrality Agreement should keep an all-time close contact with the Privateers and win rewards in the Galactic settlement with points won from the cooperation with the Privateers.
Screen of Signing the Neutrals’ Agreement (This image is for display only and the final online version shall prevail.)
The Cooperation Support Department of Jupiter Industries will offer temporary authorization of the facility blueprint and unique encrypted communication technology for the Neutrals’ fleets, helping them to cooperate with Privateers in a safer and covert way. The Neutrals need to finish Privateers’ assigned tasks and requests and help them to upgrade building levels, therefore obtaining cooperation points and Privateers’ support. The Neutrals can gain some resources through the trade with some Privateer Outposts, or purchase “trojite crystals” and “data” from Privateer Outposts using Cooperation Points to help their Union gain a strategic advantage in the star system.
Encrypted Communication Management Screen (This image is for display only and the final online version shall prevail.)
Explorers never stop their endeavor in recreating the glory of the Lagrange network. The new Identity Agreement will bring another challenging galactic journey for them. A complex and changeable Galactic Faction, a new galaxy full of unknown possibilities…what the future Lagrange network will be like? Countless factions and new agreements are waiting for explorers to write the new chapter of history.
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Should You Pull Swimsuit Shion in Slime ISEKAI Memories?

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Memories is giving fans what they want with the addition of Swimsuit Shion to the game! Does her lack of clothes justify your lack of Magicrystals?

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[Charming Purple Ogre] Shion is yet another water magical unit like Swimsuit Shuna. Her stat distribution leans towards higher HP and her Secret Skill is multi-target. However, do note that it hits for 290% and has the added effect of increasing all allies’ binding evasion rate by 50％ for 3 turns, which is kind of negligable.
As for her skills, Swimsuit Shion is all about heavy, expensive buffs. Her 1st skill is a 65 (55) cost buff which increases all allies’ water ATK by 40% (50%) for 1 turn.
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Her 2nd skill also costs 65 (55) points, increasing all allies’ critical rate by 80％ (100%) and all allies’ M-ATK by 10％. Both effects last for 1 turn.
Swimsuit Shion plays a very similar role to [The Platinum Devil] Leon Cromwell, but with 2 high impact buffs instead of 1. The issue is of course, the cost. The water team already has a lot of amazing units like Swimsuit Shuna, Knight Alice, Velzard and Raphael, all of whom are competing to cast their amazing skills. Swimsuit Shion’s high cost and multi-target Secret Skill means that she’ll provide very little impact to the team, because the other units are already so much better.
Ultimately, unless you’re already heavily invested in the water team, I would advise against pulling for Swimsuit Shion in Slime ISEKAI Memories. However, if you want to grab her for her swimsuit, by all means, go for it.
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SLIME - ISEKAI MemoriesPublisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentDeveloper: Wright Flyer StudiosRelease Date: 2021-10-28Android, iOS
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Road Redemption to launch for smartphones soon

EQ-Games and Pixel Dash Studios have just announced their motorcycle arcade racer Road Redemption for the Android and iOS platforms. The game was previously made available on the PC via Steam and consoles.

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A description for Road Redemption as follows via its store page:
ABOUT THIS GAME
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Road Redemption is an action racing game where you lead your motorcycle gang on an epic journey across the country in a brutal driving combat adventure.
Earn money by completing races, assassinations, robberies, and other challenges in your path. As you collect loot, you’ll upgrade your character, your bike, and your weapons.
One Life To Live
Driving a motorcycle at 100 mph while trying to hit someone with a pipe is dangerous, and death can come quickly. Fortunately, every time you die, all the experience you’ve collected can be used to upgrade your character, your bike, and your weapons.
In the multiplayer mode, you can work with your friends or let out some road rage on them. It’s up to you.
A Truly Epic Quest
Road Redemption takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, ruled by a brutal dictator. Fans of Mad Max will feel right at home here.
After years of bloody street warfare, the country’s biker gangs have settled into an uneasy truce.
This period of peace is interrupted when the leader of the country’s richest weapons cartel is assassinated, and a $15,000,000 bounty is put on the mysterious assassin’s head.
It’s up to you and your fellow gang members to chase down the assassin and claim this prize, but you’ll have to drive through enemy territory to do so. Every biker in the country wants a piece of that $15,000,000 bounty, and they won’t hesitate to take out those who get in their way.
Other Features

Online Multiplayer

Tons of brutal weapons. This is more Twisted Metal than it is Mario Kart

4-player splitscreen co-op.

2-4 player multimonitor co-op. Every player gets his own screen!

Massive, expandable skill tree. Rack in the loot to upgrade your character, your bike, and your weapons.

A deep motorcycle fighting system with grabs, kicks, counters, critical strikes, and more.

Full support for both mouse & keyboard and gamepad control configurations.

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Minecraft Earth Closed Beta Announcement

2 months after Minecraft Earth announcement trailer, Minecraft Earth released a new trailer to show us more game play and also recruits players for their closed beta test. There are no official statements for the exact closed beta test yet.

From the trailer itself we can see that the game is similar but also very different from both Harry Potter: Wizards Unite and Pokemon Go. Instead of catching pokemons we get to collect mobs and unlock chests for items. As players level up, we’ll be rewarded with building plates.

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Players can build and place mobs on the build plates, or even mine blocks from the plates. All the usual interactions between blocks still applies in Minecraft Earth – Water flows, planting corps, and fire burns. One of the most impressive feature from the video is that you can actually place your building plates in the real world at life size.
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Minecraft Earth will be coming to both iOS and Android, don’t forget to sign up at their official site for a chance to try out their closed beta test!

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Square Enix touches on possibility of Final Fantasy X-3

At its special Dissidia Final Fantasy NT community broadcast, Square Enix took the opportunity to showcase the “Later Years of Tidus & Yuna” illustration by Tetsuya Nomura, which also saw the devs touch a little on Final Fantasy X-3.

Seiyuu Marika Kouno, a huge fan Final Fantasy X, asked during the broadcast if there has been any sort of consideration apart from X-2 for a spinoff, sequel, or perhaps a DLC of sorts pertaining to Final Fantasy X. Yoshinori Kitase stated the latest story for Final Fantasy X is recorded voice drama for the HD remaster of the game, and that indeed was thought of making a Final Fantasy X-3. However, much of the team were too pre-occupied for anything of that sort to happen.
As for the illustration itself, Tetsuya Nomura had it drawn specifically for the voice drama and it was part of the Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Exhibition held in Tokyo earlier in 2018. Takeo Kujiraoka, Dissidia Final Fantasy Director, told the artist that there have been requests to turn the Later Years designs into outfits, only to be told to have Final Fantasy X-3 made first.
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Laser Kitty Pow Pow to fire its way into iOS in June 2017

With its upcoming release on its way ATGames’ is currently seeking beta testers for Laser Kitty Pow Pow which is due to arrive for iOS sometime in June 2017.

In Laser Kitty Pow Pow you will guide a masterful and advanced kitty in order to take out abominations that want nothing more than to destroy everything in their path. As you have guessed from the title of the game alone, you kill your enemies with lasers… from your eyes.

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If you are keen on taking part in the game’s development as a beta tester, send an email to [email protected] requesting access. If you feel lazy, know that the game will be coming out 21 June 2017 on iOS.
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Final Fantasy Origin Trial – A Great Second Impression

So Strangers of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin was shown off at E3 last week, to some ridicule. The new protagonist, Jack, is laughably dull, only caring about Chaos and looking like he walked out of a Home Depot. The game’s not particularly visually appealing either, with some comments saying it belongs more in the PS3 lineup than PS5.

Even its limited time Trial was off to bad start, being delayed by 24 hours because the file uploaded to the PSN store ended up being corrupted, so fans with a PS5 couldn’t play it until the problem was fixed.

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Despite all that, the game is actually pretty good, and an interesting twist to Final Fantasy’s gameplay. I can’t blame anyone for being turned off by the chain of events that got us here, but Team Ninja’s Nioh-like gameplay meshes really well with the game, creating for an experience that’s like a more action-intensive Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
I Need. To Kill. Chaos.
First off, the combat is undoubtedly going to be referred to as Souls-like, considering it both uses the controller layout of the Souls games and is built around the idea of dying repeatedly. You have checkpoints in the game that reset all enemies and heal you when using them , so it’s understandable that some might draw the comparison.
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Despite this the combat is way closer to Nioh specifically, with each of the game’s weapons having a really diverse moveset, which you can use by combining directional inputs with the attack button.

Admittedly in the heat of the moment it’s hard to always remember some of these moves exist, but there’s a lot of diversity when you do. For example the Lance is mostly a single-target weapon, but the left-input turns it into a big sweep, letting you easily deal with the forces of Chaos when they gang up on you.
There’s also a lot of cool environmental interactions, since knockback attacks will do bonus damage if you knock them into a wall and fire spells leave lasting burns on the floor if there’s grass.
One of my favorite mechanics in the game’s combat system is the Combo Skills. Essentially each chain of Attack > Attack > Skill can trigger a different skill depending on how many attacks you did prior to it, leading to a really strict yet fluid system. Some skills can only be at certain levels, but just the ability to swap these around feels like it’s going to be way more fun if they add more jobs and skills to the game.
Of course, like all the later Final Fantasy games, Origin also uses its own variant of the Stagger system, called the Break System here. Emptying your opponent’s Break Gauge opens them up to big finishers, and some of your job skills will do more Break damage than others. Thankfully the Break System doesn’t seem as important here as it does in some other games like Final Fantasy XIII, where fights lived and died by whether or not you could trigger a stagger.
Parrying CHAOS

One of the coolest features in the game is the Soul Shield, which lets you consume some of your Break Gauge in a sort of parry motion. Successfully parrying opens up a lot of gameplay options, since you can go in for a counterattack, reduce chip damage and even gain access to Instant Abilities- consumable spells that are more useful if you’re not already equipping the game’s mage and Black mage jobs.
I really like the Instant Abilities, since they really change up how you think of enemy attacks. Sure, you could just dodge out of the way of a fireball, but learning the timing to parry it with Soul Shield means getting some fireballs for yourself, and even though you’ll probably face tank plenty of them before you get the timing down pat.
You don’t realize how great the Soul Shield is until you get to the Trial’s final boss, Chaos?, who honestly feels like something out of Bloodborne. Soul Shield is an absolute must for dealing with Chaos?, and even though he is incredibly aggressive there’s always a window to parry, even if he’s in the middle of a combo.
Is It Final Fantasy Souls?

So it’s important to mention just how much of this game is a souls-like, controls aside. The only thing you lose when you die is your MP bar, which shrinks on every death but never goes below two bars. You can gain this back by doing finishers on enemies, which means you’ll need to make use of the game’s Break system. It’s not a punishment you really notice until the end of the Trial when you fight Chaos?, but you’ll really need your MP to use your various skills.
By and far the most souls-like thing about Final Fantasy Origin is its level design, which uses the whole shortcuts-and-checkpoints school design so that you’re never littered with checkpoints, but you never lose too much progress on death. There’s also lots of side roads to explore, with chests full of loot to get to.
Honestly, I like how they’ve done the Souls-like approach here. It’s not a blatant 1:1 rip-off, but rather they’ve taken the core concepts that make the genre so appealing and worked it into an action game presentation. I’m really glad there’s no stamina bar here for moves, instead the limiting factor is the fact the moves themselves have a long recovery, so you can’t really just mash your way to victory.
Thank goodness they’ve also kept the regenerating potions too, the idea of potions being purely consumable items would have been a huge stinker on the game had they implemented it. You can also top up your potions as a drop, so they’ve definitely cherry-picked the best parts of Souls games to incorporate.
Jobs Jobs Jobs
Final Fantasy Origins uses a really cool job system, whereby you can switch between two jobs at any time on the fly. While you can’t usually do them mid-combo, the game tells you that using a Job skill will give you a window where you can cancel into a Job change. It’s a really cool feature, and gives the game some fluidity.
In the trial we only got three Jobs, namely the Mage, Lancer and Swordsman. On top of that you can use the tree-like upgrade system to get their advanced Jobs, Black Mage, Dragoon and Warrior.

The Mage/Black Mage are really fun because of their elemental spells, which build in power the longer you charge the skill button before using them. That being said they’re also the hardest to use in a combo, since using the skills activates a radial and you have to be paying attention enough to select the spell you want out of it.
Admittedly though the star of the trial is definitely the Warrior class, with its balanced moveset and hyper armor that lets it not flinch from certain moves. Despite loving the Dragoon class, you really feel the disparity when fighting Chaos?, because the Warrior’s toolkit is just infinitely better for dealing with enemies that don’t give you many opportunities to get a hit in.
Unfortunately the enemy variety in the trial didn’t really give too much of a window for all the jobs to shine. The fire orb enemy is the only enemy that makes you need elemental weaknesses to overcome, and most of the fights rarely ever need you to combo your Job switching for any reason outside of style points.
Still, there’s some really cool synergizing that forces you to level at least one other job. The aforementioned Job Tree lets you get different passive skills, which apply to both Jobs in your lineup. Similarly, you can get Command Skills, which will let you activate buffs regardless of which Job is currently active.
Gear Gripes

By and far the most disappointing part of the game is its gear system. Just like every other game Final Fantasy Origins uses a  randomized loot system, where gear has different passive skills and levels attached to it.
I always hated this system in games because it just encourages grinding for what feels like no good reason. Worse still the Auto-Equip button is kind of garbage, since it just grabs the highest-level gear and slaps it on your character so if you want to actually have a good build you’ll need to pray the damage boost skills aren’t stuck to a pair of level 2 boots.
Performance CHAOS

The other gripe I have with Final Fantasy Origin is something I certainly hope gets fixed by launch. The demo isn’t exactly great, with the game looking more like a HD remaster of a PS3 game than a PS5 title. On top of that the game has multiple performance issues, with the game constantly dropping frames even in Performance mode.
Like I said, It’s probably just an early build of the game- I’m sure Square Enix wouldn’t let a game ship like this, after all. But it should be pointed out that people complaining about the look of the game are totally valid, especially when Intergrade just came out and looks amazing.
Closing Thoughts

All in all, Final Fantasy Origin looks like a really good twist on the Final Fantasy formula. Mechanically, it looks like a lot of thought went into the game, creating a perfect blend of Final Fantasy spectacle with a new dash of more souls-like combat that’s not content to just be a clone.
Still, it’s not without its flaws, and the idea that the incredibly boring Jack is somehow the Warrior of Light from Final Fantasy 1 is sure to ruffle a few feathers. Based on the dialogue in the demo though the game has at least one curve ball in store, so I would definitely give the game a chance if nothing else on Square Enix’s goodwill alone.

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PalWorld,  Pokemon-Like from the Craftopia Developers With Guns, Announced

Craftopia developers Pocketpair have announced an all new monster collecting game, Palworld. The game releases in 2022, though more information has been presented via the game’s Steam page.

Just like Pokemon, Palworld has a bright world brimming with colorful creatures called Pals. You can explore and find plenty of these creatures, all with their own elemental affinities, off in the wild.

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However, here’s pretty much where the Pokemon comparisons stop. The game is also combined with open world sandbox gameplay, having things like building houses, fishing and farming.

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And did we mention the guns? Yeah, that’s a thing. You’ll also have access to automatic firearms, with Pocketpair explicitly saying the time will come where you’ll need to eventually eat your Pals.
Of course, Pals have more uses than emergency food, as they can also be used as meat shields, as well as cheap labor to build your houses or even more weaponry.
There’s also a breeding system, letting you mix Pals to create offspring that inherit the best traits of its parents. On top of that there’s also poaching, something the game encourages as long as you’re not caught.
Of course, similar to Craftopia, the game also includes multiplayer. You’ll be able to travel with your friends, waging gunfire on various unnamed NPCs, only stopping your campaign of terror to trade Pals with each other.

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New PV for Akatsuki no Epica – Union Brave- up

Developer X-LEGEND ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN has posted a new PV for its upcoming mobile MMORPG Akatsuki no Epica – Union Brave-, highlighting the game’s new system. New PV aside, the open beta has also gone live, which will run until 12 March 2018.

Akatsuki no Epica -Union Brave- has players swear allegiance to one of any four kingdoms, where they will then proceed to participate in large scale PvP battles. The game features a variety of minigames for players to play on top of managing and fighting for their kingdom.

As the pre-registration window has already closed, the only left to be done is to try out the game. No release date has been disclosed yet but with the beta already running, expect it to be not too long after.

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King’s Knight: Wrath of the Dark Dragon, set in FFXV Universe, announced for mobile phones

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Square Enix announced that their 30 year old game King’s Knight: Wrath of the Dark Dragon has gotten revamped and is about to release later this year.
The King’s Knight is game developed by Square Enix launched back in 1986, predating even the Final Fantasy series, and it celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2016.

The new title, King’s Knight: Wrath of the Dark Dragon is an action shooter RPG set in the Final Fantasy XV universe, but with a completely new story and world, and a multiplayer mode where you can team up with 3 other players.

The game will be free-to-play when it launches later this year. If you picked up Final Fantasy XV on PS4, you’ll see Noctis and friends playing this game on their phones occasionally.
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You can also pre-register now for iOS and Android to receive in-game currency! For more information visit their official website.
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Saitama Punched Boros Into Global Grand Summoners!

The global version of Grand Summoners was released back in February 2018 by Good Smile Company. With the game’s success in Japan with collaborations like KoF, the global version is also following suit by having a collaboration with the strongest man in Shonen manga, Saitama the One Punch Man!

A collaboration event with One Punch Man was just recently launched for Grand Summoners and players will be able to get Saitama in the gacha along with Genos and Boros. There’s currently an on-going event where players will be rewarded based on the number of Shares of the event. So the more shares the post has, the more gacha chances players will get to try for Saitama!

For more info, you can check out the campaign site here or their official Facebook page!
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If you don’t know or wondering why the game resembles Brave Frontier, that’s because the game was produced by Hisatoshi Hayakashi, the same producer for Brave Frontier. From the art and certain mechanics of the game, there are similarities. Though the game has been out for some time, if you are interested in it, you can download it now and join in the event to try to get Saitama!

P.S. Though the game is “global”, the game is only available in certain parts of the world which did not include Malaysia sadly.

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MALAYSIA Got it’s first Gold Medal in Esports with Hearthstone!

Today are the matches for the Gold Medal for esports in SEA Games. Heartstone was one of the game and we are here proud to tell you that Malaysia has won the Gold Medal with the countless effort of our Malaysian Hearthstone Team member, Wkyew90 (Yew Weng Kean)! We had two strong players and a good coach this time but the ran was short for the other player Lalasong (Hee Zi Song).

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Wkyew90 went on a 3 – 1 winning the Gold Medal for our home turf! Wkyew has been trying his best in the game and this shows all the hard work that he had put into the game despite being a professor in a University on the day! His effort and skills for the game made him the best in SEA Games 2019.

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From the deep of our hearts, we congratulate and thanks for the effort that the Heartstone Malaysia Team had put into for the Gold Medal. Although it might only be in Wkyew90’s hands, we truly are proud with it.
Syed Saddiq (The minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia) also congratulated him on his great and proud achievement!

Dr. Yew Weng Kean adalah Professor Madya di Heriot-Watt University. Beliau juga dikenali sebagai "Wkyew" adalah pemain esports Malaysia pertama yang berjaya merangkul Emas dalam sejarah Sukan SEA negara. 🥇 pic.twitter.com/d9zhYWzGNH
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) December 9, 2019

Go and try the game now! Its free in both PC and Mobile devices! Click the link below to download. Hearthstone is a collectible card game where players collect cards and build a deck which features World of Warcraft characters. Activision Blizzard has been pushing content for the game as near as Hearthstone Battlegrounds, and an upcoming expansion Descent of Dragons.
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HearthstonePublisher: Blizzard EntertainmentDeveloper: Blizzard EntertainmentRelease Date: 2014-03-11Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows
The hit digital collectible card game from Blizzard Entertainment! All the colourful characters from the Warcraft universe show off their prowess in card form!

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