Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Wrath of The Druids DLC Review – Back To The Grind

With Wrath of The Druids, it’s hard to describe it as anything other than more Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Eivor heads to Ireland, heading to new challenges, but kind of packaged in pretty much the same way the base game was.

Still, with new features and a new major antagonist, Wrath of the Druids looks like it wants to offer players a sizable new experience. Read on for more of our thoughts on the first major expansion for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

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Getting Into The DLC
While you can technically jump into the DC very early on, I wouldn’t recommend it. Even the game recommends players only head to Dublin at about Power Level 55, meaning you’ll need to be a fair bit developed as a character before you can embark on the DLC with minimal concern.
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Some of the druid enemies will have new tricks compared to enemies you fight in the base game, as well as an interesting new mechanic for base camps.
Without your Jomsviking brethren, you’ll have to also fight multiple enemies with no assistance, so even though most of the enemies aren’t that different get ready to work harder since you’ll be fighting all the enemies alone.
That being said, if you’ve been playing from launch, you’ll have no problem on your short cultural exchange to medieval Ireland.

Ireland Itself
In Wrath of the Druids, Eivor has a whole new host of targets to assassinate. Unlike the Order of the Ancients, this time around you’ll be taking on th Children of Danu. This cult of druids is planning to overthrow King Flann, and Eivor can’t exactly let them do that.
The coolest thing they’ve done here is the addition of a new hallucinogenic mist that permeates enemy camps, giving the writers free-reign to have Eivor fight werewolves without compromising Assassin’s Creed’s more “realistic” marketing image.
I really like the inclusion of the more fantasy enemies in Druids, though I almost feel like the “it’s all a dream” approach was kind of a weak half-step by Ubisoft. Considering Assassin’s Creed has been significantly more fantasy since Odyssey, it’s just funny that they need to placate the “realism” fans by telling them it’s all in Eivor’s head.
Better yet, these new enemies do a lot to shake up the combat. with enemies breathing fire and doing sick combos on you. Considering Valhalla’s more aggressive combat, the challenge is really welcomed, and smiting cultists in and of itself is a lot of fun.

More of The Same
The main problem with Ireland as a setting is that at the end of the day, it’s not all that different from base Valhalla’s map, only made worse by the fact it’s also smaller. There’s just not as much fun stuff to do, and a lot of running to the next mission area is just a barren slog.
It’s not really the game’s fault either- it’s not like there was much difference between the two islands at the time. But I feel like something could have been done to make Ireland more exciting, instead of just being another Ubisoft sandbox.
Even the new Assassination targets don’t really change things up much, it’s more of the usual Assassin modus operandi. Worse still there’s not that many of them in the game, certainly less than base Valhalla. All this does come together and make the game feel like paying your dealer for another hit of Assassin’s Creed, to tide you over until the next title’s announcement.

Trading Post
One place the DLC does excel though is the new Trading Post feature. This replaces the old Settlement system, and almost feels like an attempt to fix any gripes with it.
Helping the mysterious merchant Avar, Eivor will have to go to trading posts that specialize in specific Irish resources. After clearing them out, you’ll then have to look for the deed to it, claiming the post for yourself.
You’ll then be able to upgrade these posts to have more of that specific resource, and you can get the upgrade materials by doing your regular Settlement raids.
Personally it feels a lot less complicated than Valhalla’s abse settlement system, but I also feel like there wasn’t much else to go with the usual “capture point to complete quest” formula of Assassin’s Creed games. Still, improving a previous feature is appreciated, so I’m glad it’s in the game at all.
There’s also a fun reward for remembering to do Trading Post missions, as Azar will get unique armor sets from other countries such as Greece and Egypt. As a result Eivor can dress up in gear made as a throwback to previous Assassin’s Creed titles.
Royal Demands
Druids also adds new randomly generated quests, called Royal Demands. These are much harder than the other missions thanks to their sub-missions, forcing you to either go full stealth, avoid damage or other equally frustrating addition.
While the challenge is appreciated, the big problem with these is the same with any game that does randomly-generated quests: ultimately you’ll see the skeleton of the quest and realize they’re pretty barebones, usually just consisting of breaking in, stealing something and not getting caught.
Still, these are pretty great for if you need to upgrade your trading posts, and the challenge allows you to put down your greatsword and remember Assassin’s Creed’s stealth roots from before it became an action RPG.

Final Thoughts
Like I said, Wrath of the Druids really hinges on how desperate you are to get another hit of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. While the new trading posts are cool, they’re ultimately just wrapped in more of the same Valhalla gameplay, all for a slightly better menu compared to Base Valhalla’s settlements.
It’s not the DLC that’s going to make you get into Assassin’s Creed if you weren’t already, but fans longing for more Eivor will definitely find a good time fighting werewolves while tripping on ancient Irish fumes and building textile plants.
Just like Base Valhalla, it’s not like there’s nothing to do- you could easily clock in multiple digits of time roaming the Irish countryside following the counsel of pigeons to not kill people. But the fact that the gameplay isn’t as new or fresh as its story can feel like a damper if you were hoping for a big shakeup.

Assassin's Creed: ValhallaPublisher: UbisoftDeveloper: Ubisoft MontrealRelease Date: 2020-11-10Epic Games Store, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Become Eivor, a Viking raider raised to be a fearless warrior, and lead your clan from icy desolation in Norway to a new home amid the lush farmlands of ninth-century England. Find your settlement and conquer this hostile land by any means to earn a place in Valhalla.

England in the age of the Vikings is a fractured nation of petty lords and warring kingdoms. Beneath the chaos lies a rich and untamed land waiting for a new conqueror. Will it be you?

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Into the Dead 2 – A Zombie Survival Game With Cool New Features!

Into the Dead is a game by PikPok and with the success of the first one, they came up with a sequel, Into the Dead 2 that was released back in October 2017. With recent updates that comes with 2 new great features, the game is looking even better aside from its dark zombie apocalyptic touch on its graphics.

One of the new features added into it is the companion system. This time, you’re not so lonely anymore in the zombie apocalypse world. You get your own companion to fight alongside as you go through place to place. And what better companion to be alongside of you if it were not with a man’s best fried, a canine companion in a zombie apocalypse world (I am Legend anyone?).

The other new update is the difficulty of the game which has been tuned up to bring more excitement in zombie slaying. But with the difficulty of the game tuned up, it might be too difficult to deal with, which is why the update also allows you to order your groups around to assist you in certain difficult situations.
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With their latest event, The Divided Event live now, you’ll get to play as Corporal Garcia for the first time and hear her side of the story. You’ll be meeting up with soldiers and getting to the rendezvous point together fighting through the horde of zombies. Can you survive and bring Corporal Garcia to safety? Download now if you’re into zombie apocalyptic adventures!

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Honkai Impact 3rd revealed new CG trailer for Taiwan version

After the success of Honkai Impact 3rd in China and Japan region, now the game is also available in Taiwan. You can now pre-register the game on Google Play! A brand new CG trailer showing Kiana, a Valkyrja jumping off from a spaceship while the numbers counting down is released too.

The popular 3D Anime Action RPG was first released in China on last October, following by a Japan release on last February. Featuring playable characters from Guns Girls series, the game is having movie-like graphics. Players will be acquiring battle girls aka valyrias, each with different stats, weapon loadout, and abilities. You can take up to three into combat. There is a level up system where you can levelling up your girls by feeding them. You can also enhance skill attributes and improve your gears.No official launch schedule is revealed yet, but now you can pre-register the game in Google Play. Register at their official website for exclusive rewards too!

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Intel Announces RM 30 Billion Investment In Malaysia

Intel has announced plans to invest RM 30 billion into their Malaysia plant, with plans to expand their operations in Penang and Kulim.

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This major investment, through their subsidiary, Intel Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., augurs well with Malaysia’s National Investment Aspirations (NIA), which looks to ensure Malaysia stays at the forefront as a global hub for quality investments while creating high-value jobs.
This latest investment bolsters Malaysia’s role as a prominent site in Intel’s global manufacturing network.
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The new investment is expected to create over 4,000 Intel jobs as well as over 5,000 construction jobs for Malaysians.
The expansion of Intel’s assembly test manufacturing, while also building out die prep capability with the addition of advanced packaging capabilities to Intel’s operation in Malaysia will help ignite growth of the high-tech ecosystem in the region.
This investment is impactful not just in terms of enabling us to scale up on the volume of production but also in terms of moving up the value chain of technology transfer and capacity building.
This undertaking certainly comes at an interesting time, as the world feels the effects of the chip shortages and the potential challenges arising from the recovery of the pandemic globally.
These have manifested itself in multiple ways in the gaming sphere, such as with the shortage of PS5s or even servers for games like Final Fantasy XIV.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Full Review – Why Does The Future Not Have Driving AI?

So after having spent Christmas playing Cyberpunk, there’s a lot to ponder on it. It went from being one of the year’s most anticipated games to one people look at like a car crash, afraid to look away in case they miss the next big development. We’re not going to factor the sheer PR disaster into its score, don’t worry. This will merely be about Cyberpunk the Game, vs the years of marketing held against it.

A lot of the basics won’t be covered here- if you want to read more about those, be sure to check out our First Impressions of the game. Think of this as the follow-up to that- “Did the game stick its landing?” And other such thoughts.

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Presenting Night City
Assuming you’re playing the PC version on a good PC, Cyberpunk is easily one of the most beautiful games released last year. The shiny chrome surfaces anfd futuristic cityscapes are very pretty- there’s no denying that.
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Even the game’s vehicles are gorgeous, feeling just futuristic enough without going full Syd Mead with the looks. A lot of thought went into this part of the game, and for that they deserve praise.
However, players only get this if they’re playing either on the incredibly scarce next-gen consoles, or their own high-end PC. When it’s not set to maximum wow factor, Cyberpunk can look, well, fine. It’s still a pretty game, it’s just that a lot of what there is to talk about comes from making the effort on your end to push your machine to run it.
“Sorry mr Kojima, I’m not staring at you, I’m just trying to figure out what my dang HUD says and you’re the only thing in this room that’s a different color from the couch”
There’s also some other less-than-satisfactory design choices such as the game’s HUD, which comes off as much too dark to notice in the heat of the moment.
Add to that the game’s lack of driving AI and wonky pathing, and you get a game that looks way better in screenshots than it does functionally. The lack of actual character driving is disappointing- in similar big open cities like GTA, something that really sells the character of the game is how no one is afraid to get out of their car and kick your ass if you’re looking for a fight.
The problem here is that the game was explicitly sold as a big open world experience, so knowing that the game released without features similar games had on the PS2 is a bit disheartening.

From Tabletop To Desktop
As an RPG, Cyberpunk is… fine. When the game works there’s nothing particularly offensive about it. It’s main gripe comes from remembering its tabletop roots- it’s nowhere near the CRPG level of complexity RPGs like Fallout: New Vegas or Divinity: Original Sin strive for.
Instead, it has a much more Fallout 4 approach, where it almost fears people being put off by it being an RPG. A lot of dialogue just doesn’t matter in the game, and the most meaningful action you can do in most situations is either about shooting or hacking.
Sure, there’s the genital customization but there’s also the question of just… why? It doesn’t really serve a purpose beyond generating headlines for the game’s marketing, running the gamut from “Cyberpunk lets you be a trans character” to “lol look at the wacky penis slider”.

The dialogue can feel shallow, never really having much of an effect on anything in the game. It’s nice that they let you have dialogue options at all- it’s almost a pre-requisite for your RPG at this point. But at the same time there is some disappointment that this is rarely ever more than just flavor text for your mission, especially when other RPGs have shown that

Just Me And Johnny Silverhand
To put the nitpicks aside, the story’s actually pretty good. You play as V, a merc with one of three varying backstories. After a heist goes south, you end up with a chip containing the digitized personality of Johnny Silverhand (Keanu Reeves). Silverhand bugs you for the entire game to get revenge against the corporation he died fighting, the Arasaka Corporation.
I really like the idea of digital ghosts, and Reeves plays him charismatically enough that he never really overstays his welcome. He does run into a slight problem with being played by Keanu Reeves, though it isn’t anyone’s fault. The internet’s painted him in such a wholesome light no matter how vulgar Silverhand gets you can’t help but laugh it off because you just see good guy Keanu Reeves playing a character.

The game’s three lifepaths are a cool nod to the Pen-and-Paper RPG, but they don’t really do much outside of a few dialogue options for extra flavor. A lot of the problem here is just the fact that it’s using the Cyberpunk IP, which really pushed the idea of being anyone in Night City. Here, you could have been anyone, but now you’re a merc. And your dialogue choices usually reflect that.
Still, the game’s varied endings are pretty cool. One of the endings is tied to the game’s relationship system, making it pretty easy to miss, which is the kind of content I live for. This kind of stuff not only gives you reasons to extend your playtime with the game, but actually makes some of the decisions matter. I’m not asking for a hundred different endings, but I just wish more of the game’s side content was built around that idea.

Combat In Night City
As we covered in our First Impressions, the combat in Cyberpunk 2077 isn’t exactly great. The gunplay feedback feels poor, and melee isn’t all that much better either. Enemy AI is also fairly rough, with many AI not having the common sense to get out of the way of an incoming grenade.
Arm blades are nothing in the face of… a hug!
The game’s upgrade system is pretty cool, though, built around augmenting V to suit your playstyle. Aesthetically I’m a huge fan of the Mantis arm blades. Ultimately though, melee combat still doesn’t feel all that much better than the gun play.
It’s a shame because what’s happened as a result of this is that you have an interesting world that the game isn’t properly letting you interact with.
Cyberbug 2077
Of course, there’s no way to overlook the game’s bugs. There’s been a lot of debate about how overblown the bugs are in the game. With our own run we didn’t run into anything too game breaking.
The game has plenty of bugs, such as T-posing while riding your bike, and the hair disappearing off of V’s head at random (Thanks, CD Projekt Red, for visualizing one of my biggest nightmares). There’s also the occasional denizen of Night City who’d unlocked the teleport augment, jumping from here to there or just effortlessly sliding across the floor.
Now, as someone who’d sung praises of New Vegas earlier, I’m not exactly in a position to say this is what makes the game terrible. While we should absolutely strive for as much a developer-intended experience as possible, as long as a bug doesn’t interfere with the ability to play the game it actually has room to be charming.
However, that doesn’t really account for the bugs that were reported that we hadn’t encountered- like the game deleting your progress if your save file got too big, or the physics wonking out and launching your character backwards if you tried to sneak into a building.
These aren’t acceptable on any game, and are the biggest black mark on it.

Closing Thoughts
If you stripped the title from Cyberpunk 2077 and removed all its marketing, you’d actually get a game that’s just… fine. It’s by no means the messiah of gaming, but it’s nowhere near the “barely qualifies as a game” that some people claim it to be.
It’s a wading pool with a photo of the ocean under it- at first glance you might be drawn by the possibility of depth, but I strongly advise you not to do a running dive headfirst into this.
It’s a fine game, especially if you’re looking for something to just whittle the hours away with. There’s certainly enough in the game to not only keep you entertained, but to give you and your friends plenty to talk about as you discuss where your stories diverged.
To it’s credit, CD Projekt Red have also said they are indeed planning to fix the many issues in the game, including to get it running on past-gen consoles. Only time will tell if this becomes another No Man’s Sky.

Pros
Cons

A Pretty Good Story
Reliant on Having High Tolerance For Bugs

The Game Looks Good
Many of the features don’t feel quite done

Final Score:
7/10

Game reviewed on PC. Review copy provided by Epicsoft Asia.

Cyberpunk 2077Publisher: CD Projekt RedDeveloper: CD Projekt RedRelease Date: 2020-12-10Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Play as V, wanting to make their mark in Night City. Tech is a lot of things, and there'll be plenty to find here. With immense character customization and many story branches waiting for you to discover, what will your Cyberpunk experience be?

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Genshin Impact Mysterious Voyage web event now open

Genshin Impact has commenced its latest web event, Mysterious Voyage! The announcement for Mysterious Voyage can be found through the official Genshin Impact socials; Twitter here.

From 13 July to 20 July 2021, 23:59 GMT +8, uncover a nautical manual of unknown origin and embark on a mysterious voyage with Paimon. Set sail to discover new areas, which requires 10 Energy each. You’ll need to hit circular icons with the right timing when events pop up, with at least a 50% hit rate. If you fail, the energy will be consumed regardless.

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You may come across “Voyage Packets” which contain information fragments to decipher, some possibly even unlocked through puzzles. The first discovery rewards will give out Mora. Rewards from the event include Mora, Sakura Mochi and Tricolor Dango. The latter two items will be sent within 3 days of Version 2.0 going live. Unlock 8 / 15 / 25 / 35 areas to unlock even more corresponding rewards. Any memorable events will be added to the Seafarer’s Album in the Nautical Manual you may revisit at any time.
The Mysterious Voyage web event will remain open for a time even after the event is over. However, the second and third Energy Supply tasks will be accessible, nor will you be able to claim any more in-game rewards.
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Genshin ImpactPublisher: miHoYoDeveloper: miHoYoRelease Date: 2020-09-28Android, iOS, PlayStation 4
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.

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

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Shin Megami Tensei 3 Nocturne HD Remaster launches 25 May globally

Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD Remaster finally has a global release date, namely 25 May on PS4, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Pre-ordering the Digital Deluxe Edition will allow you to play it four days early on 21 May.

What begins as a normal day in Tokyo turns out to be everything but, when the Conception – an ethereal apocalypse – is invoked. The remains of the world are swallowed by chaos, as a demonic revolution descends into a broken city. Caught between a battle of Gods and demons, the choices you make can bring life, rebirth, or death, and determine who triumphs.

Shin Megami Tensei: 3 Nocturne HD Remaster comes with:

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Remastered 3D models and backgrounds
Additional difficulty settings for players of all skill levels
Suspend save – save your progress whenever you need!
Voiced audio – choose between Japanese and English VO
An alternate branch featuring Raidou Kuzunoha
Patches since the Japan release

You can watch a special message from ATLUS Director Kazuyuki Yamai for all SMT fans:
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The pre-order packages available are as follows:

Digital Deluxe – SGD 72.9 / MYR 219 / IDR 769,000 / THB 1,590

Full Game Download
Exclusive access to the game four days early, on 21 May
Maniax Pack

Adds Dante from Devil May Cry

Chronicle Pack
Adds Raidou from the Devil Summoner Series
MERCIFUL Difficulty
Adds an easier difficulty mode
Mercy and Expectation Map Pack
“Little Master’s Mercy”
“Master’s Expectation”
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“BGM Pack 1: Shin Megami Tensei” (2 songs)
“BGM Pack 2: Shin Megami Tensei II” (2 songs)
“BGM Pack 3: Shin Megami Tensei IV” (2 songs)
“BGM Pack 4: Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse” (2 songs)

The Chronicle Pack is available in the base game for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions. The Chronicle Pack is free DLC for the Steam version only.

Standard Edition – SGD 59.9 / MYR 179 / IDR 629,000 / THB 1,390

You can peruse our guide for raising demons in the game prior to its global release here.

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Report: What Fans Think of Valve’s Steam Deck

Just last week, Valve announced the Steam Deck – their gambit on merging PC gaming with a handheld experience without relying on streaming. The Steam Deck has a variety of features seemed almost targeted at people’s gripes with the Nintendo Switch OLED, such as customizable modes to focus on performance or visuals, as well as the ability to play most PC games by being what’s basically a portable PC.

We asked 279 of our readers what they thought about the Steam Deck, particularly their interest in the console. The findings seem to paint an interesting picture in that people are generally excited for the console – and that previous notions about the target audience not being PC gamers might not be as accurate as we’d thought.

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Brand Loyalty, And Making The Jump From PC To Console
As always, the most important question to ask was the status of our readers. Of the respondents, more than half described themselves as not owning a handheld gaming console. 55% of the respondents said they didn’t own one, even taking into account lesser-known handhelds like the NVIDIA Shield.
That being said, 74.5% of respondents described themselves as owning a gaming PC. 55% of the respondents described themselves as wanting to get the Steam Deck.
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This gives us an interesting snapshot at the kind of thinking process that might go on with handheld gaming- previous suggestions that PC gamers were rooted in their use of a PC aren’t quite accurate, and are actually more than willing to get into handheld gaming. Non-PC owners who want a Steam Deck also made up 19% of the respondents, showing that the Steam Deck’s marketing is reaching more than just people within the Valve ecosystem.
Another interesting comment brought up was a rebuttal at the thought of any kind brand loyalty. 46.8% of respondents who already owned a handheld said they would still pick up a Steam Deck, also raising interesting questions about the notion that consumers would be locked in after purchasing one option.

Interestingly our own hypothesis that respondents would grab a “Why play this when I can just do it on my own PC” attitude wasn’t quite reflective of reality either. 54.3% of respondents said that they’d still get the Steam Deck, despite knowing that the same games and more would be available on their PCs.
Similarly, many respondents (51.8%) said that playing PC games on handheld was a concept they were interested in. Regrettably, we missed the window for a follow-up with questions about stream-based cloud gaming, but the Steam Deck seems to prove that this market does exist, in more than a minority stake.
Criticisms
Of course, our readers had plenty to say about the Steam Deck as well. In an open form for comments on the console, many readers left comments highlighting one of two details-

Their distaste for the Steam Deck’s design
The fact that, ultimately, the console would be underpowered compared to a gaming PC or laptop.

With regards to the design, it’s not just a matter of accounting for taste. Many respondents commented on the console’s button placement, saying that it was a bit too high to press comfortably, especially given the Steam Deck’s bulkier design. Considering the different types of inputs the Steam Deck has to account for, it’s not surprising they’d have to make that kind of design choice- but if accommodating its huge potential library comes at too much of a cost to user experience, this whole endeavor could be for nothing.
As for the Steam Deck’s performance, it’s a bit of an idealists’ nightmare. Handheld consoles are always going to be underpowered, and comparing the Steam Deck to a machine that doesn’t have to worry about fitting into someone’s handbag or scorching your hands with hot air is very much an apples-to-oranges situation.
The fact the Steam Deck is touting its performance at all is an interesting vote of confidence by Valve, and given we had no way of gauging the actual knowledge and experience of our readers it’s safe to assume that hoping for a way more powerful console that’s also easy to carry around is just a matter of wishful thinking.
There’s also the issue of the Steam Deck’s price. Converted from its US price at a 1:1 rate, the Steam Deck can go from the price of a Nintendo Switch all the way up to the price of a PS5, with the only change being the storage capacity.
Our readers were almost split down the middle on their opinions on the price, with the majority (37%) arguing that the 512GB model’s price wasn’t justified. That being said it was still one of the most popular models, next to the 256GB. Considering Valve later updated the site to say these would be the two models to use an SSD, it’s unknown if that had any effect on the popularity of the two models.
Analysis And Reflections
Interestingly enough, this whole exercise also presents a new way to look at the Steam Deck’s direct competitor, the Nintendo Switch. As a handheld console with no exclusives and a much higher price tag, the fact people are still interested in the Steam Deck shows that locking down games for exclusivity isn’t necessarily the best way to get people on to your ecosystem.
The other thing this whole survey has taught us is that there’s no monolithic PC gamer mindset. Players are just as aggressively defensive of their gaming PCs as they are looking for higher-powered handhelds, and I think anyone looking into doing market studies should probably take that into account going forward.
Admittedly, there are some flaws in our research- for one, 279 is a small sample size, and largely doesn’t account for the average consumer. Considering the popularity of games like CS:GO and DOTA 2, the likelihood that the Steam Deck would prove a hindrance in playing either of those high-precision games well could ultimately hurt the “PC Games, anywhere” message.
One thing for certain though, is that if the Steam Deck launches without a hitch, it looks like the handheld market will be in for a good shake-up. While the higher specs of the Steam Deck are definitely better for the average consumer, the idea that Handheld gaming would no longer be a cheaper alternative could hurt the market in general- more research would need to be conducted as to just how much gamers see portability as a tangible benefit worth paying for, rather than a crutch that keeps specs down.

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Monster Hunter movie trailer leaked, showing off the first look at Rathalos and Diablos in the movie

Earlier this year, Sony Pictures has confirmed that Monster Hunter movie will be out on 4 September 2020, and now we have finally got a first look at the movie! A trailer was shown during the recent Shanghai International Film Festival, which someone managed to take an off-screen footage of it.

The trailer shows off about 30 seconds of the movie starring Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa and Hirona Yamazaki (the Handler), along with the appearance of Rathalos and Diablos. The movie directed by Paul W. S. Anderson will also see the feature of some big names including Tip “T.I.” Harris, Meagan Good, Diego Boneta, Josh Helman, Jin Au-Yeung and Ron Perlman.

Here is a preview of its story if you are new to the Monster Hunter movie adaption:
Behind our world, there is another — a world of dangerous and powerful monsters that rule their domain with deadly ferocity. When Lt. Artemis (Jovovich) and her loyal soldiers are transported from our world to the new world, the unflappable lieutenant receives the shock of her life. In her desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers and unstoppable, terrifying attacks, Artemis will team up with a mysterious man (Tony Jaa) who has found a way to fight back.
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Win 500 Vouchers from Arena of Valor Influencer Beta Program!

Released in Southeast Asia countries a few days ago, Arena of Valor (AOV) is already crowning the top free mobile game chart. For those who are playing the game now, here is a chance for you to win 500 vouchers and the steps are just easy – you only need to join the Influencer Beta Program by uploading or streaming your AOV moments.

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You can join the Influencer Beta Program by following the simple steps below:

Upload an AOV-related video from 25-31 Oct on Facebook or Youtube. Remember to add the hashtag #AOVOMG.
Get 100 views or above for your video.
Submit your video by filling up a form (which will be provided on 1 November).
Claim your 500 vouchers.

Fulfill the criteria above and you are guaranteed 500 vouchers that are enough to buy your favourite champions. For more information on the event, you can visit their FAQ page or official Facebook page. I can’t wait to get my 500 vouchers too!
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These Madoka Magica keychains let you make contactless payments

The time has come for technology to let us make payments with anime girls. Madoka Magica keychains will let owners make contactless payments.

Sony announced earlier today, 30th April 2021, that they are starting trial sales of these electronic keychains which feature anime characters. These keychains come equipped with a built-in FeliCa chip that lets users make contactless payments via RFID Technology.

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The first two designs are for these keychains feature Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi, characters from renowned magical girl anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica. The series is also celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
ANIPLEX+ is accepting pre-orders for the products. Pre-orders will open for an entire month, from 1st May 2021, 10.00 am to midnight of 31st May 2021. Currently, the keychains are priced at 2980 yen each, inclusive of tax. The keychains come with 6 months warranty and are expected to ship in July later of this year.
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Sony is also considering to collaborate with more anime franchises in the future to feature their characters as designs for the electronic keychains.
To learn more about the product, you can check out its page on Sony’s website. Alternatively, you can visit ANIPLEX+ to pre-order the keychains.
Source: Famitsu

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Pre-register in Valiant Force to get an exclusive hero and bonus items now!

Funplus is introducing Valiant Force, an anime-style mobile RPG developed by Singaporean dev team XII Braves with the announcement of a new pre-registration campaign. The game is set to enter Closed Beta later this month for Android devices.

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If you pre-register you’ll get bonuses including the exclusive 3-star Mystic hero, Leandra Nightsong, with a full equipment set and vanity items with every milestone achieved by the commmunity.

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All pre-registration campaign rewards will be sent via email during the first week of Valiant Force‘s official launch. Only a limited number of players from the pre-registrants list will be selected for Closed Beta, so make sure you join now to stand a chance to be included in the Closed Beta.

For further info and updates you can follow their official website or Facebook page.
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Online services including Steam and Netflix will be subjected to 6% digital service tax

Last November, we reported that the Malaysia government is planning to implement a tax on digital services such as Steam, Netflix and Spotify. Now the digital service tax is approved at a 6% rate and will come into force starting from 1 January 2020 according to Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah.

Image credits to New Straights Times
The rate is deemed fair and the lowest when compared to the tax rate in other countries. For example, Russia’s 18% tax rate and Norway’s 25%.

“(Digital service providers) should have no problem paying… because it’s only six per cent. If they can comply with Russia, Norway and New Zealand, I don’t see any reason why they should refuse to comply with the rate in Malaysia,” he said.
He also stated that local digital service providers are already giving the tax, and they are extending its reach to cover foreign companies too.
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“It’s not fair if only the local digital service providers had to pay the tax. This is not a new tax, it’s just having the scopes extended to providers in other countries,” he said.
With the implementation of digital service tax, there is a possibility to see a rise in prices on these digital services. However, there is a chance where the providers decide to absorb the tax too. What are your thoughts? Tell us in the comment section below!
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Nintendo Switch System Update 13.0.0 Is Live, Gives the Switch BlueTooth Support

The Nintendo Switch OLED Model is coming up next month and Nintendo has prepared update 13.0.0 in preparation, with some pretty big new features.

The biggest new feature is that you can now use Bluetooth to connect headphones to the Switch. You can also connect two wireless controllers to the Switch. Bluetooth microphones still one connect though. You also can’t use Bluetooth audio when local wireless communication is active.

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The Switch Update also has a new feature meant specifically for the OLED model and its LAN support. You can now “maintain” the internet connection while in sleep mode. After the update, it will be in this setting by default.
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Here are the Patch Notes.
Ver. 13.0.0 (Released September 14, 2021)
Bluetooth audio support was added.

Headphones, earbuds, speakers, and other audio devices that connect with Bluetooth can now be paired with Nintendo Switch family systems for audio output.

Bluetooth microphones are not supported.
Up to two compatible wireless controllers can be connected to the system while using Bluetooth audio.
Bluetooth audio cannot be used while local wireless communication is active.
For more information, see How to Pair and Manage Bluetooth Audio Devices.

“Update Dock” was added under System in System Settings for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model systems, allowing for software updates to Nintendo Switch docks with a LAN port.

Dock software updates are not available for Nintendo Switch docks without a LAN port.
This feature was not added to Nintendo Switch Lite.
For more information, see How to Update the Dock Firmware.

“Maintain Internet Connection in Sleep Mode” was added under Sleep Mode in System Settings.

When this setting is enabled, systems with wired internet connections will maintain internet connection even while in sleep mode. This allows for software and add-on content to download to the system while the system is in sleep mode.

The setting is enabled by default.

When this setting is disabled, the system will connect to the internet only periodically, which decreases power consumption.

Note: Systems that are not updated to version 13.0.0 or later behave as if this setting is enabled.
The method to initiate “Calibrate Control Sticks” in System Settings was changed.

From System Settings, go to Controllers and Sensors, select Calibrate Control Sticks, then fully tilt the control stick in any one direction and keep it tilted for a few seconds to begin calibration.

Users can now view whether their wireless internet connection is using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band under “Connection Status” after selecting Internet in System Settings.
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[E3 2019] Cyberpunk 2077 will launch 16 April 2020 and feature Keanu Reeves

A new trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 featuring Keanu Reeves was revealed at Microsoft’s Xbox conference at E3 2019. The game has also been confirmed to launch on 16 April 2020.

In Cyberpunk 2077, you play as a V, a mercenary plying his or her trade in Night City. This dystopian city of the far future is rife with crime and you are in the thick of it. The game gives you a lot of freedom in customizing your character’s appearance and abilities. Additionally, you can play through the game in different ways so replayability is sure to be high.

Having been featured in the trailer, Keanu Reeves be making an appearance in the game. The man himself took to the stage to show his support for the game. “Let me tell you, the feeling of being there, of walking through the streets of the future is really going to be breathtaking,” he said. He also helped announced the release date of the game, which we’ve mentioned above.

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The game will come with a standard and a collector’s edition, which you can pre-order here.

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Ultraman Will Crossover With Marvel Superheroes In A New Comic Book Miniseries

It has been announced that Ultraman will be having a crossover with the superheroes of the Marvel Universe in a new comic book miniseries. The crossover will premier in 2023.

This is the first time the two franchises have crossed over. The announcement was made alongside key art depicting Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Captain Marvel fighting the Ultra Kaiju Gomora (not to be confused with Marvel’s Gamora) with three Ultramen in the background: A Giant of Light, Ultraman, and Ultraseven.

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The comic book giant has previously published Ultraman comics set in their own separate universe. These include The Rise of Ultraman, The Trials of Ultraman, and the upcoming series The Mystery of Ultraseven. According to Tsubaraya Productions, the crossover will also take place as part of the Marvel Ultraman Series.
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“The crossover series will take place within the continuity of the current Marvel Ultraman comics, drawing on thematic comparisons between the stoic heroism of the Ultras and Marvel’s Earthly champions. No Kaiju or super villains were announced, but concept art unveiled during the Anime Expo event teased classic spiked Kaiju, Bemular. Further details of the storyline are still under wraps.”
All of these series, including the crossover, will be written by co-writers Kyle Higgins and Matt Groom.
If you’re looking for more Ultraman, the anime series has also recently premiered its second season on Netflix.

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A Gaming Ape: Razer X BAPE collab collection

The Razer and BAPE (A Bathing Ape) collab is now official, with the lineup being dubbed A Gaming Ape. The collab was apparently earlier leaked by JJ Lin, featuring a backpack. The full set has revealed, including the backpack and plenty of streetwear and peripherals to complete the look.

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The limited-edition collection celebrates gaming and the streetwear culture, meshing the signature BAPE® CAMO print with Razer’s triple-headed snake logo. The iconic APE HEAD is also seen wearing Razer’s ever-popular Kraken headphones.

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The A GAMING APE collection includes BAPE inspired designs of Razer peripherals like the DeathAdder V2 mouse, Goliathus V2 mouse mat and Opus wireless headset. Fans can now flaunt their love for the brands with the much-anticipated streetwear including the sought after full-zip hoodie and backpacks, all reimagined by BAPE. The collection is a first for both brands and a must have for brand enthusiasts.

An exclusive showcase will be done at the RAZERSTORE LIVE streaming event on December 3 at 6:30pm PDT, while the items will be available for purchase from December 4, 2020 at 6:00pm PDT / December 5, 2020 at 11:00am JST. The collection will be available via the Razer website, RazerStore retail locations and select BAPE Store locations, including US.BAPE.COM and BAPE.COM.
Pricing for collaboration products are as follows:

DeathAdder V2: $89.99 USD / €99.99
Goliathus V2 Speed: $39.99 USD / €49.99
Opus: $299.99 USD / €299.99
Rogue 15” Backpack: $179.99 USD / €199.99
Full Zip Hoodie: $385 USD / €385
Camo Team Tee: $179 USD / €179
Black Tee: $115 USD / €115
White Tee: $115 USD / €115

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Scribblenauts Showdown to launch on 6 March for NS, PS4 and Xbox One

Based on the inventive Scribblenauts franchise, Scribblenauts Showdown is the latest video game in the series which it introduces 2 new party game modes for 1 to 4 players. Announced by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment recently, the game will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on the upcoming 6 March.

The Showdown mode allows up to 4 players to fight their way to victory through card-based strategy and creative skill. The mode includes some mini-games too, such as “Wordy” that asks you to unleash your best object or characters from the vast Scribblenauts dictionary to outsmart an opponent, and “Speedy” that asks you to complete a challenge for rewards. There is plenty of ways to make up ground, don’t give up if you are left behind as every player has a chance to win!

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While for the Versus mode, 2 players will be battling in more than 25 unique mini-games. The mode allows continuous play of games by shuffling players into the game after game, you can also enjoy the mini-games alone. A Sandbox mode is available for 1 or 2 players to solve objectives in the 8 new levels as well. You can summon any object you can imagine, earn hidden Starites and achievements from it then watch them interact in unexpected ways.
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You will be able to choose or design your very own Scribblenaut (all drawn in the classic Scribblenaut art style) in representing you in the game. You can even further customize them with unique clothing and accessories! For more information, you can visit their official Facebook or Twitter.

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Noah’s Heart to launch globally on 28 July 2022

Archosaur Games has just announced that Noah’s Heart, its upcoming MMORPG for the Android and iOS platforms globally on 28 July 2022. However, those in Europe will be able to try out the game ahead of everyone else this coming 14 July 2022. Meanwhile, PlayPark under Asiasoft Corporation will launch the game in Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia.

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As previously reported, Noah’s Heart is a mobile game that is developed using Unreal Engine 4 technology and allows players to freely explore the world on a large Open World map seamlessly.
Players will be able to immerse themselves in a number of diverse atmospheres, landscapes, and locations. They’ll face hundreds of monsters and NPCs, all of which can interact with players, and also summon a sidekick pet, a Phantom, to help fight as well.
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In addition, Noah’s Heart has a dynamic day-night and weather system within the game, giving players a virtual experience to explore the world in a realistic way.

Characters in Noah’s Heart can choose to customize their faces, hairstyles, and poses distinctively. Players can also determine the careers of the characters freely and select from 4 types of starting weapons, including swords, double swords, spears, and bows. The different weapons choices affect passive skills but the overall combat power and playstyle of the characters will be unique to every player based on their customized options.
The game has previously been released in China alone where the game has already seen over ten million reservation players.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass announced

Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield will be receiving an expansion pass, as announced in the 9 January 2020 Pokemon Direct. Among some of the things revealed were:

Galar variant of Slowpoke
Gigantamax Venusaur, Blastoise, Rillaboom, Cinderace and Inteleon
Reveal of new Regi- Pokemon
New Pokemon reveal

Legendaries: Kubfu and evolution Urshifu (with Gigantamax form), Calyrex

Galar variant of Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres
Two areas: The Isle of Armor, Crown Tundra

Galarian Slowpoke.
The expansion pass will include new customization options as well, with new outfits and allowing you to dress up as existing characters! New rivals will enter the scene too: Klara for Sword, Avery for Shield. A new free update will allow you to meet these characters at Wedgehurst Station where you will also encounter the Galarian Slowpoke. It will evolve into Galarian Slowbro with an item from the Isle of Armor, while the Galarian Slowking will need an item from the Crown Tundra.

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                    Klara.

                    Avery.

The Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Expansion Pass will be available at $29.99 or your regional equivalent. Part one of the expansion pass, the Isle of Armor, will be available June 2020. Part two, the Crown Tundra, will be around Fall 2020.

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Left: Single Strike style, Fighting/Dark. Right: Rapid Strike style, Fighting/Water.

Pokemon Home was also mentioned, with the paid service to be available February 2020 to facilitate trades that will happen once the new areas open. As of today, an event increasing the appearance rates of Gigantamax Coalossal, Lapras and Flapple/Appletun goes live too.

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

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Acer Announces The Predator Orion X Desktop and Curved Monitors for Gaming Enthusiasts

Acer has announced their latest lineup of gaming desktops and gaming monitors which is the Predator Orion X, Nitro XZ452CU V Ultrawide Monitor, and Predator X34 V Monitor.

Predator Orion X

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The Predator Orion X can be configurated to be fully equipped with the latest hardware which includes:

13th Gen Intel i9-13900KS processor (24 cores, 32 threads)
Liquid-cooled Nvidia GeForce RTX4090 GPU block (24gb of G6X memory)
32 GB DDR5 RAM
two M.2 SSDs (up to 1 TB each)

Due to its heavy hitting hardware and small enclosure, the Predator Orion X stays cool through a number of ways. One such way is through the a custom-engineered liquid cooling module added on to the standard heat sink fans of the the RTX4090.
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The Predator Orion X’s space capsule-inspired chassis weighs only 9KG (19.8 lbs) and features three special “zones” that allow for great customization freedom and easier access to the components inside. Zone 1 allows for a more direct access to the CPU, PSU and SSD while Zone 2 keeps the VGA and dual 2.5-inch SATA HDD slots. Zone 3 is where you would you find the 240 mm CPU liquid cooler that is strategically stationed near Zone 1.
The vital zones of the Predator Orion X are protected with metal side panels which is easily detachable through the use of a small latch for easy upgrading and comes with a headset rest in the form of a rotatable robotic-like arm.
For storage, on top of the two M.2 2400 SSDs mentioned earlier, the Predator Orion X also comes with an illuminated, hot swap NVME M.2 SSD drive bay for added capacity. The Predator Orion X also offers fast and seamless connectivity with Intel Killer E3100G and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX211 while also offering a generous amount of ports that includes:

2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one Type-C and one Type-A)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port
3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
A mic and combo jack at the front
2x USB 2.0
RJ45 located at the back

The Predator Orion X also comes with the PredatorSense 4.0 utility app, which allows for the monitoring of overclocking and customizing RGB lighting preferences using a personalized, interface geared around maximizing system’s potential.
Predator Orion X Front ViewPredator Orion X Side ViewPredator Orion X Robot Arm
Nitro XZ452CU V Monitor:

The Nitro XZ452CU V is an Ultrawide monitor that has a 44.5-inch screen with a 1500R curvature and comes in an aspect ratio of 32:9 (5120×1440) that promises a lot of screen real estate. The monitor also has a 165 Hz refresh rate that supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro which eliminates tearing and lessen input lag while supporting 90% DCI-P3 and VESA DIsplayHDR400.
The monitor is also Eyesafe 2.0 certified and comes equipped with BlueLightShield Pro, Flickerless, Low-dimming and ComfyView technologies that are designed to allow for extended use without experiencing eye-fatigue. Acer’s Ergostand allows users to make the necessary adjustments for the ideal viewing angle and also comes with a three-in one USB Type-C port for display, data transfer and device charging all at the same time over a single cable. The RJ45 allows for a secure, wired connection and the USB-B functions as a built-in KVM switch for hassle-free shifting.
Predator X34 V Monitor

The Predator X34 V monitor features an OLED UWQHD (3440×1440) resolution, VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 and DCI-P3 99% color gamut to ensure that visuals are always at their best. The monitor also features a 1800R curvature at a 21:9 aspect ratio that entices players with wide viewing angles and a 175 Hz refresh rate screen with 0.1 ms response time (G to G) to ensure that little to no ghosting occurs.
Paired with AMD FreeSync Premium and Variable Refresh Rate players are promised fast and fluid experiences when playing games. Much like the Nitro XZ452CU V, the Predator X34 V is also Eyesafe 2.0 certified and comes equipped with BlueLightShield Pro, Flickerless, Low-dimming and ComfyView technologies for comfortable long sessions of gaming.
Pricing and Availability
The pricing and availability of the products above are as follows:
Predator Orion X (POX-650)

North America – September, starting at USD 2999.99 (MYR13,312.46)
Europe/Middle East/Africa – September, starting at EUR 2499 (MYR12,162.04)
China – September, starting at RMB 29,999 (MYR19,334.66)

The Nitro X2452CU

North America – September, starting at USD 999.99 (MYR4,437.46)
Europe/Middle East/Africa – Q4 2023, starting at EUR 1,099 (MYR5,348.57)
China – Q3 2023, starting at RMB 7999 (MYR5,162.69)

The Predator X34 V

North America – Q4 2023, starting at USD 1,299.99 (MYR5,768.71)
Europe/Middle East/Africa – Q4 2023, starting at EUR 1,299 (MYR6,321.92)
China – Q3 2023, starting at RMB 8,999 (MYR 5,808.11)

It is important to take note that, exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, you may visit the official website.

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Skull and Bones Reveals Its PC Specs, Features and Anti-Cheat Software

Ubisoft had just revealed the full potential of Skull and Bones on PC which includes the game’s specs, features as well as the anti-cheat software. Inspired by the Indian Ocean during the Golden Age of piracy, players can explore the vast open-sea world with one goal in mind: climb their way to the top.

Through their pirate journey in Skull and Bones, PC players will be able to tailor their experience to their needs and enjoy a wide range of settings and features including:

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4K HDR: to be fully immersed in the gameplay experience.
Uncapped FPS: to give players a higher potential for reducing input lag during naval battles
Image upscaling: to offer premium quality images and detailed gameplay through ray tracing, DLSS and FSR.
Complete customization: to change options in the advanced input settings to create a close-to-perfect experience.

And while players can sail through the dangerous seas of Skull and Bones alone claiming its bounty for themselves, a captain never sails without their crew as the pirating experience is best experienced with up to two other friends or player encountered. To ensure an entertaining online experience, the game will provide:

Player tooling: a balanced matchmaking system to hop into Skull and Bones world. Players will be placed into servers based on their Infamy level and PvP preference. Players can also report or block others for disruptive behavior in the game.
Game servers: powerful physical servers with modular redundancy and cloud servers complement one another during spikes of high activity to limit wait times. Ubisoft dedicated server sites in North and South America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and Oceania.
Anti-cheat solutions: battlEye monitors the game in real-time. It permanently bans players on the first offense if any cheats have been deployed and detected to gain an unfair advantage

Skull and Bones will be available to play on 8th November for Xbox Series X & S, PlayStation 5, as well as  PC through the Ubisoft Store and the Epic Games Store.
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For more information on Skull and Bones and future updates, do check out the game’s official website here.

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Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Party Dash Revealed At Japanese Nintendo Direct

A new Uma Musume spin-off game called Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Party Dash was revealed at the Japanese Nintendo Direct.

It has also been confirmed that the game will be localized worldwide for Switch, PlayStation, and Steam in 2014. You can check out the game’s announcement trailer uploaded on the Cygames Youtube Channel:

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“We are proud to reveal a new party action game set in the Umamusume universe, Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash, releasing worldwide in 2024! Tracen Academy’s time-honored Spring Fan Fest will play host to a very special event this time—the Slapdash Grand Prix. Pick a team from a pixelated roster of fan-favorite Umamusume, and conquer all four events to take home the trophy”!
This game will feature a pixel art style and will involve a collection of several mini-games that the different horse girls can compete in including a volleyball game and a food-eating contest. It looks very cute and well-animated. The game can be played with up to 4 players in local or online co-op.
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Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Party Dash will be ready to race in 2024 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
The Uma Musume gacha game is also available to download for iOS and Android devices.

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Golem Rage has a new trailer and beta up

Having been in development for quite some time, Golem Rage is a side-scrolling beat ’em up title by Outbox Games. You play as the titular wooden Golem which was made by an unknown military for nefarious purposes. You will have to now make your escape from them through any means necessary to secure your freedom.

Standing behind you is literally an army of enemies with different strengths and weaknesses. For the most part, you will plow through foes with brute strength, although you will have to resort to more tactical options when dealing with other types of enemies.

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The beta version of game is currently out on Google Play, so be sure to try it out if you have an Android device. No luck if you are an Apple user, as the iOS version has not been given a specific date.

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Avatar Generations Launches on Mobile Devices With Launch Period Rewards

Crystal Dynamics Eidos Entertainment, Paramount, and developer Navigator Games have launched their latest title Avatar Generations, a turn-based squad RPG adventure for iOS and Android mobile devices.

The free-to-play mobile game is available now on the App Store and Google Play Store. Players who download the app during the launch period can expect in-game welcome rewards, such as Aang, the hero of Avatar: The Last Airbender, to add to their squad, alongside his companion Appa.

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Officially adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, future updates will expand the game into additional eras across the Avatar universe, including adventures based on The Rise of Kyoshi and The Legend of Korra.
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In Avatar Generations, players assemble a team of iconic Avatar heroes and adversaries as they explore a dynamic map of the Four Nations. The game’s turn-based battles are immersive and strategic, with customizable formations and team combos. The journey not only revisits the most memorable moments from the Avatar universe but also offers new scenarios set in the Avatar world.
Avatar Generations closely follows the iconic plot points of the series, while meeting familiar faces along the way such as Katara, Sokka, Zuko, Toph, and even the likes of the Blue Spirit, Princess Yue, Kyoshi Warrior Suki, and much more. Each character has their own unique skills, so players can level up their own custom Team Avatar. Players can also equip support to strengthen their team, with companions such as the beloved Momo and Appa.
Updates for the game will add new characters and companions, additional cosmetics and gear for customizing heroes, and more areas to explore across the Four Nations map.
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Avatar GenerationsRelease Date TBCAndroid, iOS
Avatar Generations is a Free-to-Play Mobile RPG for iPhone & Android that will feature campaigns with multiple Avatars, starting with Aang.

Note on Story Content: The game starts with Aang's adventure from the Avatar: The Last Airbender cartoon, but will soon add original story content for past and future airbenders (like Korra, but also brand new avatars)! These are planned updates for the game!
Pre-Registration will include in-game perks for early birds - like getting the hero Aang & companion Appa right from the get go!

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Power Personified – MSI GE76 Raider Review

The MSI RTX 30 Series laptops released in Malaysia a few months ago. Amongst them, the GE76 Raider is touted as the standout machine, so we decided to put it to the test in this review.

Note that the MSI GE76 Raider 10UG-297MY that we got features the Intel Core i7 processor and 240 Hz display and as a result our review will be based on this machine. MSI states that the GE76 Raider can support 10th generation i9 processors and 300 Hz display, so do bear that in mind.

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Before we get into this review of the MSI GE76 Raider, here are the specs of the laptop:

CPU
Intel® CML-H Core™  i7-10870H processor/ HM470

GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6

Display
17.3” FHD 240HZ IPS-level display with thin bezel design (close to 100%sRGB)

Memory
16GB (8GB*2) DDR4-200, 2 Slot, Max 64GB

Storage
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 SSD

Webcam
FHD type ([email protected])

Communication
Killer LAN E3100 + Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 + Bluetooth 5.2

Keyboard
Per-key RGB keyboard by SteelSeries

I/O Port
1 x Type-C USB3.2 Gen2 with DP1.4, 1 x Type-C USB3.2 Gen2x2,
1 x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 2 x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1, 1 x Mini Display 1.4,
1 x HDMI 2.0(4K@60Hz), 1 x Audio combo, 1 x SD card reader, 1 x RJ45,  1x DC-in

Audio
2x 1W Speakers + 2W Woofers, Hi-Res Audio Certified, Nahimic

Adapter/Battery
280W/230W AC adapter  |  4-Cell, 99.9 Whr

Measurements
397mm (W) x 284mm (D) x 25.9mm (H) / 2.9kg

Design
The GE76 Raider features a simple yet fashionable design. The top of the laptop has a cool aluminium finish. In addition, you can see MSI’s signature dragon shield logo. At the bottom of the laptop, there is also a dragon armour carving at the bottom. Overall the shape is sleek and not too bulky.
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As for the size, the laptop comes in at 397mm (W) x 284mm (D) x 25.9mm (H) which can easily fit most backpacks. However, do note that it weighs at 2.9 kg, which is a decent weight for 17-inch gaming laptops, but will feel considerably heavier compared to laptops with 15-inch screens or smaller.

Furthermore, the laptop comes with 10 ports in total. It has 2 Type-C USB ports and 3 Type-A USB ports, which is a healthy number of USB ports for the average gamer. It also has an HDMI port, an SD card reader and more. For a full list of all the available ports, refer to the laptop specifications at the bottom.

Display
The display of the GE76 Raider is a 17.3″ screen that supports 240 Hz. The high Hz that the screen supports makes the laptop perfect for First-person shooters. In FPS games, 240 Hz allows the laptop and display to respond faster to a user’s peripheral inputs, which basically means that you can spot enemies faster and make more precise shots than with a 144 Hz display.
FPS games aside, its display also makes the GE76 Raider a fine machine to watch movies or edit videos on. This is because of its IPS panel which reproduces colours more accurately and brightly.

Keyboard
The GE76 Raider uses SteelSeries’ per-key RBG keyboard. As a result, every key comes with RGB functionality. Each key is also customisable individually using the SteelSeries Engine App. This is great for gamers who enjoy expressing themselves with their favourite colours.
Just like most SteelSeries keyboards, the keys have a very clicky feeling. The keys respond quickly and work fine when holding the keys down. In addition, the texture of each key makes it so that accidental slipping due to sweat is unlikely to occur.

At the front of the laptop’s keyboard, the GE76 Raider comes equipped with the RBG Mystic Light Bar. The light bar can display more than 16.7 million colours. You can customise these colours with the built-in Steel Series Engine software.

MSI Dragon Center
Once again, MSI makes monitoring the status and performance of the GE76 Raider streamlined and accessible through the Dragon Center. Besides making our review of the GE76 Raider a lot simpler, the Dragon Center also comes with a Noise Cancellation feature. This feature is perfect for players of FPS games such as CS:GO where the sounds of footsteps are important to pick up on.
Besides that, users can change the laptop’s mode to various modes such as extreme performance, balanced, silent, super battery and custom, where you can adjust the settings yourself.
Heating
Laptops in general can get pretty hot pretty fast. Thankfully, the GE76 Raider boasts the latest Cooler Boost 5 heat dissipation technology. In order to support demanding games and software, the laptop is built with powerful dual fans, 6 sets of heat pipes, and a 4-way heat dissipation airflow design.

To put this to the test, we played Forza Horizon 4 on Ultra settings. Remarkably, the laptop regulates its temperature surprisingly well. As I placed my hand on the laptop, it feels warm, but not hot. However, the tradeoff is the loud fan sound when the cooler boost is turned on. The sound is similar to that of heavy rain, so do bear that in mind.

Speaker
Speaking of sound, the GE76 Raider’s performance in terms of audio is also nothing to frown at. Its Dynaudio sound system makes great use of its double-sided Duo Wave Speaker. Audio is crisp and a pleasure to listen to should you wish to play games or listen to music without headphones.
In addition, the Hi-Res Audio and Nahimic audio systems give gamers control over sound effects and the like. Should you wish to tweak things like the bass, treble and other audio effects, you will be able to do so. Once again, this is a great feature for games where sound is paramount, such as CS:GO.
Benchmarking
With its RTX 3070 and i7-10870H, the GE76 Raider runs great according to Time Spy. It reaches very close to the average performance of other machines with similar CPU and GPU. In particular, the GE76 Raider also has rather impressive CPU clock frequency, meaning that it should be able to run multiple softwares simultaneously while maintaining a decent performance. In terms of gaming, it should be able to run Battlefield V at 1440p ultra graphics setting and still have more than 100 FPS. Here is the GE76 Raider’s score on 3D Mark Time Spy:

As for PC Mark 10, the GE76 Raider appears to be a decent machine for productivity. Users should rest easy knowing that the gaming laptop can still operate other software without a hitch. Here are the laptop’s results according to PC Mark 10.

In-game performance
In order to see how the GE76 Raider performs as a gaming laptop, what better way to test than to actually play some games? We ran three different games on the GE76 Raider—Watch Dogs Legion, Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 4.

The laptop was able to run Watch Dogs Legion‘s open world segments at max settings with ray tracing and DLSS turned on. It maintains around 45 to 60 FPS when driving, running or during combat. Overall, the performance is great while the textures, lighting and other visual effects are fantastic.

Next was Cyberpunk 2077. Just like Watch Dogs Legion, the GE76 Raider runs the game smoothly at max settings, maintaining a commendable 65 to 80 FPS while driving, running and fighting in the game. However, note that when ray tracing is turned on, the FPS drops from a minimum of 35 FPS to a maximum of 45 FPS.
While the two aforementioned games were tested with MSI afterburner, Forza Horizon 4 was tested with its in-game benchmark as it does not support the MSI afterburner. You can see its performance together with other in-game screenshots here:

For the racing game, the GE76 Raider captures the graphics of buildings, cars and landscape beautifully while maintaining a minimum of 80 FPS.
Note that if you wish to play your games, be sure to activate the cooler boost beforehand. The cooler boost does not turn on automatically unless you set it to auto with the Dragon Center. Playing Watch Dogs Legion without the cooler boost led to the FPS dropping to around 35, and this is without ray tracing and DLSS turned on.

Free gaming mouse
Our MSI GE76 Raider also comes with a free MSI M99 RGB gaming mouse. While most gamers will probably already own their own gaming mouse, this is a great freebie for those looking to get started in PC gaming.

Closing thoughts
As a gaming laptop, the MSI GE76 Raider is a great machine. Considering its commendable specs, it is a well-priced gaming laptop at RM 9,999.
Thanks to its RTX 3070 and 16GB RAM, you will find that most AAA games should be able to run smoothly on the laptop. Together with its top of the line GPU with an equally impressive CPU, the MSI Dragon Center has a lot of great features that will grant you a better gaming experience.
If you are deliberating on getting a new laptop other the GE76 Raider, you can also check out our review of the MSI GF65 Thin.

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Blade & Soul 2 teases release for 2021

NCSoft revealed a new teaser for their sequel MMORPG to Blade & Soul, simply titled Blade & Soul 2. Check out the teaser below:

The MMORPG is slated for a release in the first quarter of 2021, so not too long left. As with most things in the current gaming climate, Blade & Soul 2 will be coming out for mobile devices. While the game has a 2021 release, this should be for a Korea release. Any international fans would have to wait however much longer for a global launch.

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Exact details are pretty scarce despite the relatively near release date. We can expect new characters, with the poster showing off some dragon-shaped land. The sequel will “inherit” the story and features of its predecessor, while having its own identity and gameplay style.

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You can check out the official website here. There should be pre-registration campaigns to follow closer to the release date, but again, you will have to wait.

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Popular Dojin Artist Says They’ll Stop Drawing Evangelion Porn Following New Studio Guidelines

One of the most popular Evangelion porn artists, Mogudan (NSFW), has announced they would no longer be publishing drawings or other works of characters following new fan work guidelines by Studio Khara.

外国の方の質問があったので文章を書きます「綾波の絵は今後描けなくなりました　ファンサイトでも今後は新作はありません　今までありがとうございました　今後は他の絵を描きます」と書いてあります(´(ｪ)｀)ノうふふ

— モグダン@ヾ(´･ω･｀)ﾉ (@mogudan555) December 29, 2020

In a tweet, they highlighted that not only would they not be posting art of the popular character Ayanami Rei to their twitter, but there would also be a cold-turkey stop to publishing paywalled content involving the character.

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“I can no longer draw Ayanami’s picture. There are no new works on the fan site in the future. Thank you so far. I will draw other pictures in the future.”, they said, with translations provided by Twitter.
This follows Studio Khara’s own publishing of the guidelines, likely ahead of the upcoming Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 release next month and its likely re-introduction of the characters to a mainstream audience.
While many of the guidelines are fairly standard things, the one that stood out the most to netizens was their clause on pornographic content:
Please refrain from creating works that: are hurtful to the source material or to another person; are created to further a specific religious or political agenda; express hateful points of view; are overly violent, grotesque, pornographic, or otherwise offensive; infringes on another creator’s ownership rights; or are works that could be mistaken for an official product.
Not wanting porn of your character isn’t that uncommon, and many IP rights holders have requested it, most famously in the west with Bioshock Infinite studio Irrational Games asking people to stop producing lewd art of the game’s protagonist, Elizabeth.

The only difference here is that Evangelion has been around since the 90s, and Evangelion porn has likely been around just as long. The game’s two heroines, Ayanami Rei and Asuka Soryu-Langley have been the topic of waifu wars for as long as waifu wars have existed, and to this day many see them as the shining examples of their personality archetypes.
That being said, as the IP holders for Evangelion, Studio Khara is fully in the right to request a stop on Evangelion porn, no matter how many decades of floppy disks and flash drives there are of it.

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Devil May Cry Pinnacle of Combat Shows Off More Vergil

Devil May Cry Pinnacle of Combat, the upcoming China-exclusive mobile game based on the Devil May Cry series has released a new featurette, giving us a better look at the Vergil and his moveset.

The featurette, posted to the game’s website, shows off some of the behind-the-scenes details that go into making Vergil, before cutting to a short gameplay sequence with the Son of Sparda.

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Like in his prior appearances, Vergil uses the Yamato, along with Summoned Swords to replace what would be his gun button. Many of his special Summoned Sword skills are still in the game, such as Spiral Swords, which creates a damaging aura around him.
On top of that he also has Heavy Sword Rain, a special move that in the mainline DMC games would cause enemies to freeze in place on contact.
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While Dante was confirmed to have multiple weapons all based on his appearnce in DMC 3, Vergil has so far only been shown to use the Yamato in Devil May Cry Pinnacle of Combat. Moves like his Force Edge and Beowulf haven’t been shown in the trailer, meaning there’s a good chance he’s only getting the Yamato. However, he can still do a variety of moves with the sword, such as his signature Judgement Cut.

Devil May Cry: Peak of CombatPublisher: CapcomDeveloper: YunChang GameRelease Date TBCAndroid, iOS
The Devil May Cry series moves to mobile, bringing the good old hack and slash combos on-the-go.

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Genshin Impact: Canvas of Starlight Memories web event

Genshin Impact is having a web event as part of its celebration for its second anniversary, showing the memories you make throughout your journey in the Teyvat.

You can take part on the event here to win primogems and be sure to share your memories of Teyvat with your friends all around.

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The web event details are as follow
〓Event Duration〓
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September 28, 2022 – October 12, 2022 23:59 (UTC+8)
*Rewards cannot be claimed after the event ends. Please claim them in time.
〓Eligibility〓
Travelers who have reached Adventure Rank 10 or above can participate in this event.
*The data from the Canvas of Starlight Memories event will be collected up to September 25, 2022 00:00 (UTC+8) (there may be a margin of error of about 30 minutes) and is valid only for Travelers who are Adventure Rank 10 or above before the cut-off time.
〓Event Description〓
Travelers can click on different chapters on the event page to watch their own travel memories.
When you finish viewing these memories during the event, click on the chests in the different chapters to get viewing gifts.
*More details about the rules of the event can be found on the event rules on the event page.
〓Event Rewards〓
Watch travel memories and take part in the sharing event to obtain a total of Primogems ×180, Mystic Enhancement Ore ×10, Mora ×40,000, Cecilia ×3, Qingxin ×3, Sakura Bloom ×3, and Sumeru Rose ×3.
〓Notes〓
The nickname and profile picture in the “Canvas of Starlight Memories” web event match the nickname and profile picture in your game. If you change your nickname or avatar in the game, there will be a certain delay for the change to be reflected on the page. Please be patient.
You can take part in the event and see some fun stats on your account like how many of a specific dish you’ve cooked and who you have cooked the most with.

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Trese Release Date Announced Alongside Our First Look At The Filipino Horror World

Netflix has given us a first look at Trese, alongside the release date for the animated adaptation of the Filipino graphic novel by the same name.

The streaming service announced the release date for Trese would be 11th June, 2021. It would release with both an English and Filipino dub, with local Filipino talent voicing the cast, including Alone/Together’s Lisa Soberano as titular character Alexandra Trese for the Filipino version of the show.

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Meanwhile the English dub features a star-studded cast, such as Steve Blum (Cowboy Bebop) Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls).
Here’s the full list of the show’s cast released by Netflix:
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English language voice cast:

Shay Mitchell – Alexandra Trese
Griffin Puatu – The Kambal (Crispin and Basilio), Bantay

Matt Yang King – Captain Guerrero, Dominic
Jon Jon Briones – Hank, Xa-Mul
Steve Blum – Datu Talagbusao, Ibwa
Carlos Alazraqui – Anton Trese, Santelmo
Manny Jacinto – Maliksi
Eric Bauza – Nuno the Snitch, Bagyon Lektro
Darren Criss – Marco
Nicole Scherzinger – Miranda Trese
Lou Diamond Phillips – Mayor Sancho Santamaria
Dante Basco – Bagyon Kulimlim
Rodney To – Aswang market guard, Man in drag

Filipino language voice cast:

Liza Soberano – Alexandra Trese
Simon dela Cruz – The Kambal (Crispin and Basilio)
Apollo Abraham – Captain Guerrero
Christopher Carlo Caling – Hank
Eugene Adalia – Anton Trese
Cheska Aguiluz – Miranda Trese
Christian Velarde – Nuno
Bryan Encarnacion – Datu Talagbusao
Nica Rojo – Ramona
Jo Anne Orobia-Chua – Emissary
Jose Amado Santiago – Marco
Steve dela Cruz – Maliksi
Rene Tandoc – Mayor Santamaria
Steffi Graf Bontogon-Mola – Young, Teen Alexandra
RJ Celdran – Santelmo, Señor Armanaz
Elyrey Martin – Ibwa, Dominic
Steven Bontogon – Jobert

Trese revolves around a world where supernatural creatures live among the people of Manila in secret. Alexandra Trese is also a resident, who finds herself going head to head against a supernatural gang of criminals.
Trese was announced as part of Netflix’s ongoing lineup of original anime content, including other already released titles such as The Way of the Househusband and Eden.

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Uniqlo Shin Japan Heroes Universe T-shirts Coming This March

Update – 16/03/23: The Uniqlo Shin Japan Heroes Universe T-shirts are now available in Malaysia.

New Uniqlo UT Collection Shin Japan Heroes Universe T-Shirts based on Shin Godzilla, Shin Ultraman, Shin Kamen Rider, and Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time. According to Uniqlo’s Japanese online store: these will be coming to Japan this March.

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There are five different designs in total with Shin Kamen Rider being the only movie that has two different t-shirts based on it. Here are the pictures of each t-shirt:

The Shin Japan Heroes Universe is an anthology series of films produced by Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno. The series sees four of Japan’s most celebrated Tokusatsu franchises: Godzilla, Evangelion, Ultraman, and Kamen Rider reimagined with modern special effects and darker plot lines that resonant with current Japanese politics and culture.
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Shin Godzilla, Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time (known in Japan as Shin Evangelion), and Shin Ultraman have all been released and Shin Kamen Rider launching in Japanese cinemas this March of 2023.
Currently, The Shin Japan Heroes Uniqlo T-shirts seem to only be available in Japan as they have not appeared in global regional online stores.
We asked messaged Uniqlo Malaysia about the shirts and they said “we don’t have further information regarding this collection yet”. Most Uniqlo UT collections do make their way to global markets so there’s no reason to think these Tokusatsu T-Shirts won’t appear sometime in the near future, most likely sometime after the collection launches in Japan.

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Ryu Gets A 1993 Makeover In Power Rangers Battle For The Grid

nWay announced a new skin for Ryu in Power Rangers Battle For The Grid, following the character’s recent announcement.

The skin is called Angel Grove Class of ’93, and features Ryu outside of his Crimson Ranger outfit, but not quite yet in his iconic Gi. Instead he sports a leather jacket, with a red shirt wrapped around his waist.

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Both Ryu and Chun-Li were recently announced as DLC characters for Power Rangers Battle for The Grid, complete with Ranger-style redesigns and movesets more reminiscent of their time in Marvel Vs Capcom 3.
So far nWay has only shown information for Ryu so far, with no gameplay trailer for Chun-Li yet.
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Rather than being part of a full season of DLC, fans can purchase the Street Fighter Pack to get both Ryu and Chun-Li from May 25th. The Street Fighter Pack can be bought for 12.50 USD to get both characters, but both Chun Li and Ryu can be bought individually for 5.99 USD.
Power Rangers Battle For The Grid has had a healthy DLC roster, with multiple seasons of DLC adding characters from across the Power Rangers mythos. The game’s enjoyed some popularity even if it’s not a mainstream success, with many considering it a successor to games like Marvel Vs Capcom thanks to its fast paced tag-based combat.

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The Walking Dead: Our World Will Be Launching On July 12th!

The Walking Dead: Our World, was a game that was announced back in August 2017 by AMC and Next Games. Then later, they announced their pre-registration for the game on March 2018 along with a soft-launch in the Philippines. Now with the recent news of their upcoming game, they have announced their official launch date to be on July 12th, 2018!

While some of you are already walking around catching Pokemon, why not clear out some zombies on the way too? If you don’t know yet, The Walking Dead: Our World is a location-based AR game on the mobile just like Pokemon GO! However, instead of catching feisty Pokemon, you’ll be shooting zombies instead and completing missions that appear in the game.

Because it’s a location-based AR game, players will need to head to the specified mission location to save survivors. There will also be other missions where you will be rewarded with lootboxes that contain resources and upgrades for your weapons. The game based off The Walking Dead series will also include familiar characters for you to recruit to help you out on your missions. Of course, you can also play with your friends and get them to help you out on your missions!
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If you love the great outdoors and want to catch a break from catching cute colorful creatures, you can blow some steam off by shooting zombies with your pals. Catch the game’s official launch on July 12th and go on an adventure far greater than a magic carpet ride.
For more info, check out their official site here or their official Facebook page!

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Girls Frontline in 2022 with Yuzhong: Project Neural Cloud outside China “soon”?

In a 4gamer interview, Sunborn‘s CEO, Yuzhong, talked about a number of things regarding Girls Frontline moving forward in 2022, from Project Neural Cloud, to Exilium, till the end of the year. Since this is through 4gamer Japan, these may not necessarily apply to a global audience. Inaccuracies are the editor’s own.

On the Project Neural Cloud front, besides talking about the lore itself, the game has been well received in its home country of China since its release. The thing of note is that the game will be available in Japan “soon”, supposedly not being too far away.

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Exilium, meanwhile, has since undergone closed beta tests. Plans are underway to improve on the strategy and gameplay aspect to make the “core” of the game more interesting. The scope seems to have grown much larger since its inception, as they felt the initial plans “could not satisfy” today’s players. Ten years in the future, both the commander and T-Dolls have changed, living in a much more chaotic world. The T-Dolls have had to adapt, giving themselves ‘human’ names for one, and they will “all be involved in the story”, not merely in battles.
Continuing about Exilium, exploration and survival elements, besides regular co-op and competitive modes, are being considered for multiplayer. Unlike Project Neural Cloud, no plans were disclosed about its Japanese release. The focus will be on improving the game, to deliver a “console-like” experience.
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In closing, there’s vague disclosure about Girls Frontline hitting a “new climax” in the story in the coming year, besides more collaborations and offline events. There are plans to release “major titles”, as well as a paid game by 2022. It’s not made clear if the paid game is Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery, that announced a delay to release in 2022, or that the releases are regarding global launches or completely new works.

With the Girls Frontline anime adaptation pretty close to airing, new fans could find many interesting things for them to catch up with before whatever Yuzhong releases what’s in store for 2022.
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Girls' FrontlineDeveloper: MICAteamRelease Date: 2016-05-20Android, iOS
The year is 2060.

War has plunged the world into chaos and darkness, and the responsibility of restoring order falls onto those of us who have survived.

Now is the time to revisit your past. Make use of your gift in tactics and command your T-Dolls in the struggle to unveil the far-reaching conspiracy that permeates the world.

For the sake of mankind and our future, join us...

...at GRIFFIN & KRYUGER Private Military Contractor.

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Genshin Impact Livestream Highlights Version 2.8

Back again with the Genshin Impact livestream, giving a preview of what’s to come for Version 2.8.

NEW CHARACTER

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Shikanoin Heizou, a 4-star Anemo Catalyst

【新実装キャラクター紹介】★4 鹿野院平蔵（しかのいんへいぞう）CV：井口祐一元素：風武器：法器#原神 #Genshin #井口祐一 #原神アプデ情報 pic.twitter.com/lxLRWcumCO
— 原神（Genshin）公式 (@Genshin_7) July 2, 2022
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EVENT WISHES

Kaedehara Kazuha and Klee in the first half, with Shikanoin Heizou also on rate-up
Yoimiya in the second half

【Ver.2.8イベント祈願予告】第1期★5「楓原万葉」イベント祈願「辻風に舞う落葉」★5「クレー」イベント祈願「フレアの訪れ」第2期★5「宵宮」イベント祈願「天の川に咲きし大輪」#原神 #Genshin #原神アプデ情報 pic.twitter.com/f8gkiSndyT
— 原神（Genshin）公式 (@Genshin_7) July 2, 2022

NEW STORY

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【デートイベント】Ver.2.8より、鹿野院平蔵のデートイベント「第一幕・嵐捕物帳」の追加が決定！#原神 #Genshin #原神アプデ情報 pic.twitter.com/aQlMURbu6K
— 原神（Genshin）公式 (@Genshin_7) July 2, 2022

NEW EVENTS

Summer Time Odyssey, flagship version event. Fischl will be obtainable for free. Will feature domains with unique mechanisms, Waverider challenges
Reminiscent Regimen, a co-op specific event. There will be multiple modes to challenge
Resonating Visions, featuring more Echoing Conches. Fischl’s outfit is obtainable here
Hidden Strife, featuring Diluc and the backstory behind his new outfit
Evermotion Mechanical Painting, fitting pieces in a puzzle to move the gears

NEW RELEASES

New outfits for Fischl and Diluc. Diluc’s outfit is purchasable from the shop

The Shimmering Voyage 2 OST will be coming soon, 56 tracks across 3 discs, including Version 2.0 tracks

UPCOMING RELEASES

A Sumeru teaser trailer, showing the lush greenery of the nation

And last but not least, the claimable codes for this stream:

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As revealed prior to the version 2.7 stream, Genshin Impact Version 2.8 is scheduled for 13 July 2022, so not too long to go!
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Genshin ImpactPublisher: miHoYoDeveloper: miHoYoRelease Date: 2020-09-28Android, iOS, PlayStation 4
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.

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

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UOWM KDU Students Win Big At SIGG 2020

Game Development students over at UOWM KDU have struck gold with by taking multiple Gold and Silver medals at the Sintok International Games and Gamification 2020 (SIGG 2020).

Here is the full list of games produced by UOWM KDU Students that won:

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GOLD MEDAL:

Surveye (Android)
The Lost Child (PC)
Bad Omen (Android)

SILVER MEDAL:

Don’t Stop The Party (PC)
Blood Moon Genesis (PC)
Chonky (Android)

UOWM KDU Lecturer Ng Yiing Y’ng took to Twitter to congratulate the students for their wins at the SIGG 2020, with a screenshot from the Awards Show last night.

Yesterday our students bagged 3 GOLD & 3 SILVER at #SIGG2020! 🎉 Congratz teams~! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻#uowmkdu #studentprojects #indiegame #indiedev pic.twitter.com/Nz3SaSiCC9
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The Award-winning games all cover a breadth of subject matter, from horror games to dancefloor brawls. The games are downloadable from the UOWM KDU itch.io page.
The SIGG 2020 are hosted by the Innovation and Commercialization Centre, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). First established in 2017, the awards recognize both local game development as well as focusing on educational games.
Some of the other winners include My Fardhu (Gold) as well as Scooter Ibadah (Gold), both games with religious themes. The full list of winners can be found here.
Having local universities have their own Awards shows is just as healthy as the local students winning the awards, as it allows a more healthy spirit of competition. It also allows games to be recognized on a critical level, rather than only having success be attributed to financial gain.

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