Play As A Member Of Rabbit Platoon From Blue Archive In A “Getting Over It” Minigame

A Blue Archive themed Single Rope Technique (SRT) or “getting over it” minigame was recently released and is available for everyone to enjoy.

The minigame can be played without opening the Blue Archive application and can be accessed through this link.

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According to the official blog post, the minigame will be available from 9th of June 2023 till the 31st of August 2023. The minigame will also include in-game rewards for players to obtain, however you will need to link your account to enjoy that benefit.
Unfortunately, the rewards are only available to the Japanese version of the game as the option to check game user ID is not available on the Global version. These rewards can only be received once per account and will be sent to the in-game mailbox once obtained. The developers have also stated that the rewards are timed hence they should be claimed as soon as you receive them.
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The Blue Archive SRT minigame features characters from RABBIT Platoon which are Miyako, Saki and Miyu and will have players attempting to overcome the different challenging terrain to reach the very top.
Blue Archive is a tactical role-playing game that features gacha elements and is available now on Android and iOS. For further information regarding the game you may visit their official website.
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Blue ArchivePublisher: Yostar Inc, NexonDeveloper: NAT GamesRelease Date: 2021-02-04Android, iOS
You have been appointed as an advisor to the Federal Investigation Club, Schale, located in Kivotos. It's a huge academy city where numerous academies are clustered together.
Resolve the endless incidents that occur in Kivotos with charming allies full of personality, and build special memories with them!

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Arknights Global: Contingency Contract #4 Lead Seal begins soon

Global Arknights players have no time to catch their breath, as Contingency Contract #4: Lead Seal will be going live soon!

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Contingency Contract #4: Lead Seal will run from 13 July, 10:00 UTC -7 to 27 July, 03:59 UTC -7. 5-star Medic, Tuye, and her Tokens will be available from the Permanent Trade Center. For those who missed it, Castle-3’s Coral Coast skin will also be available.
Items in the Seasonal Store include:
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Bipolar Nanoflake
Manganese Trihydrate
Orirock Concentration
Polyester Lump

You can check out the preparations sheet here.

Earthborn Metals will be rerun from 13 July, 10:00 UTC -7 to 27 July, 03:59 UTC -7. This banner features the following Operators:

6-star: Limited Defender Nian, Specialist Aak
5-star: Defender Hung

Likewise, the first run 0011 series of outfits will return from 13 July, 10:00 UTC -7 to 27 July, 03:59 UTC -7. Prices are as follows:

18 OP: Swire, Ch’en
15 OP: Liskarm

All Supplies and Chips will be open throughout 13 July, 10:00 UTC -7 to 27 July, 03:59 UTC -7.

Last but not least, Operators will be added to the Recruitment pool from 13 July, 16:00 UTC -7:

6-star: Supporter Magallan
5-star: Sniper Executor
4-star: Sniper Vermeil

Last year’s half anniversary celebrations began from the warm-up on 23 July, while the related story event kicked off 29 July. Expect a similar timing for this year’s celebrations, with a new limited Operator to scout for.
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Arknights GlobalPublisher: Yostar IncDeveloper: HypergryphRelease Date: 2020-01-16Android, iOS
Take on the role of a key member of Rhodes Island, a pharmaceutical company that fights both a deadly infection and the unrest it leaves in its wake. Together with your leader Amiya, you’ll recruit Operators, train them, then assign them to various operations to protect the innocent and resist those who would thrust the world into turmoil.

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

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Yotsumegami to receive a remake

Yotsumegami, otherwise known on app stores as Escape Game Yotsume God, from SEEC will be getting a remake. The brief overview of the game is given as follows:

[Problem-solving and Escape Sound novel]
–[Yotsume God]–

▼What’s [Problem-solving and Escape Sound novel]?
It’s an adventure game which is focused on a story.
Players talk to the characters in the story and search for key-items.
Some items and the talks of the characters can be the key.
Relying on your brain and thoughts, let’s solve the problems and reveal the truth.

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▼The feature and the brief summery of “Yotsume God”
.It’s a Japanese style mystery adventure game.
* This is a fictional work. Any resemblance to actual organizations or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
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The Yotsumegami remake will consist of a fully voiced story, new stills, as well as additional stories. Other information, including the cast list and release date, will be announced at a later point. Since the original is made available in English, it would seem safe to assume that the remake would also eventually be localised.
Sahara Mai follows two masked children who ask for her help, only to find herself at a shrine deep in the mountains that she is unable to leave. The original game is available on both iOS and Android should you want to experience it ahead of this remake.
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Yotsume GodDeveloper: SEECRelease Date: 2016-06-30Android, iOS
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Pre-order Biomutant physical edition for Southeast Asia

Epicsoft Asia has announced the local pricing and availability for the physical retail edition for Experiment 101‘s Biomutant. Published by THQ Nordic, Biomutant will be released on PC, PS4 and Xbox One 25 May 2021.

You can pre-order the game’s physical edition for PS4 and Xbox One from your retailers at the following suggested prices:

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Indonesia: Rp 829,000
Malaysia: RM 249
Philippines: PHP 2950
Singapore: SGD 79.90
Thailand: THB 1,890

Only the Standard edition will be available.

Here’s the Steam store page overview:

BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
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A plague is ruining the land and the Tree-of-Life is bleeding death from its roots. The Tribes stand divided. Explore a world in turmoil and define its fate – will you be its saviour or lead it to an even darker destiny?
Key Features:

A NEW TAKE ON 3rd PERSON COMBAT
The martial arts style combat system allows you maximum freedom of movement and agility while mixing shooting, melee and powers from your mutations. Learning new Wung-Fu combat forms through progression and learning from masters you’ll meet, will constantly add to your choices and make sure combat never gets old.
EVOLVE YOUR GAME-PLAY
You’ll be able to re-code your genetic structure to change the way you look and play. This will of course affect your attributes and in addition to this, exposure to bio-contamination in the world will lead to mutations like the Turtleform and Mucus Bubble, while exposure to radioactivity found in bunkers from the old world will affect your mind and unlock psi-mutations like telekinesis, levitation and more.
NEXT LEVEL OF CRAFTING
You are totally free when crafting weapons. Mix and match parts to create your own unique 1H or 2H slash and crush weapons. Revolvers, rifles and shotguns and add modifications like cork-screws and battery-powered chainsaw modules to bio-contaminated sludge vials adding to your combat arsenal. There are even characters you’ll meet that’ll craft cool stuff for you, like bionic wings, a jump-pack and even let you modify your Automaton – the scrap-toy sidekick!
GEAR UP FOR ADVENTURE
You are totally free when equipping your character. Not only when it comes to choosing weapons you created, but what type of gear you wear. Equip a gas-mask and an oxygen tank for exploring the Dead Zones, thermos-resistant clothes for venturing into cryonic areas or protective gear for taking on bio-contaminated creatures, the choice is up to you.
SURVIVE IN A VIBRANT OPEN WORLD
You are free to explore the world and what lies beneath its surface, by foot, mech, jet-ski, air-balloon or area unique mounts. Explore the dying wildland, the tunnels and bunker networks of the underworld, and find your way up the mountains or out in the archipelago. There are lots of discoveries to be made, mysteries to unravel, creatures to confront and weird characters to meet in this vibrant and colorful world.
AN UNUSUAL STORY WITH AN UNUSUAL END
Your actions play a major part in the unfolding of a story where End is coming to the New World. A plague is ruining the land and the Tree-of-Life is bleeding death from its roots. The Tribes stand divided, in need of someone strong enough to unite them or bring them all down…
You are guided through the world by a Storyteller that narrates every step of your journey, but it’s your actions and choices that’ll decide how your story of survival ends.

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Captor Clash Censors Some Character Designs for Global Release

Beat-em mobile game Captor Clash recently got a global release a few days ago, but players had noticed that the game censors the design of certain characters.

Reddit user u/Over-the-river made a post comparing the splash art designs of three characters in the game: Vanini, Atiyah, and Hsueh. From the comparison, the illustration of these three characters had been altered to cover up their original more exposed design with new layer of clothing.

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What’s interesting is that the official launch trailer of the game that was released 3 days ago (as of time of writing) still uses the uncensored art for the characters. Meaning that the decision to change out the designs was most likely a last minute decision.
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It is not uncommon that character designs in games often be censored due to needing to comply to age ratings, much like Persona 5: The Phantom X and Goddess of Victory: Nikke.
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Captor Clash is a beat-em up styled ARPG where players can choose their team from a diverse set of heroes to build the perfect team builder to take on the competition in fast-paced 1v1 battles. The game is now available to download for both Android and iOS devices.

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Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War Shows Off Multiplayer

Activision and Treyarch have shown off the multiplayer for the Upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The game will release November 13th for PC, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and will be available on PS5 depending on when the console releases.

According to Activision, players will be able to duke it out across several maps. Here’s just some of the ones they mentioned:

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Angolan Desert (Map name: Satellite)
Uzbekistan (Map name: Crossroads)
South Beach, Miami (Map name: Miami)
North Atlantic (Map name: Armada)
Moscow (Map name: Moscow)

Reinforcements Needed
Activision also detailed three ways to play the multiplayer, ranging from 6v6 to a 40-man gametype.
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VIP escort is a 6v6 gametype, where a player is randomly designated the VIP. The team with a VIP must escort said VIP, while the enemy team has to neutralize them. Players killed in this gametype will not respond until the next round.
Combined Action is a 12v12 gametype, with various different objectives. This mode will also have access to different vehicles, depending on the map.
Fireteam is an all-new gametype that allows up to 40 players to join. These players will be sorted in up to 4 teams of 10. The first Fireteam game type is called Dirty Bomb, and Activision says there’ll be more information closer to launch/
Additionally, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will also include Cross Play, even across console generations. That means that players on PS5 will also be able to play against PS4 players, and so on. It also supports cross-progression, should you decide to upgrade your console after buying the game.
Fans of the game won’t have to wait long to try out the game, as a playable beta will be available October 9th for PS4 players. Xbox One and PC players will also get a turn the following week on October 16th. Finally, all fans will get one more chance to play Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War on October 18th, a month ahead of its release in November.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarPublisher: ActivisionDeveloper: TreyarchRelease Date: 2020-11-13Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
The next generation of global combat is here with the iconic Black Ops Multiplayer experience,
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Guilty Gear -Strive- teases game modes in new trailer

In a new trailer, Arc System Works revealed a wealth of features included in the next instalment of the Guilty Gear franchise, Guilty Gear -Strive-.

Titled “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Game Modes Trailer”, the video uploaded by Arc System Works’s YouTube channel is 5 minutes 43 seconds long. Arc System works also uploaded a Japanese version of the same trailer. You can watch the English version here:

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Besides the typical versus, training and story modes, a variety of quality of life improvements made their way to the game, especially for online matchmaking. Guilty Gear -Strive- will support crossplay between PS4 and PS5.
In addition, the overhauled online lobby will allow players to create their own 2D pixel art avatar. The online lobby gives the option for players to wait for a match while in training mode.
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Furthermore, matchmaking is even more convenient thanks to the quick start function. Quick start gives the option for players to immediately queue for online matches from the main menu.
Besides the single player content and improved online matchmaking system, the game also has a mode called GG World. GG World is an encyclopedia for the series, containing everything from its timeline, a glossary and even character relationship charts.
Guilty Gear -Strive- will release on 9th April 2021 for PS4, PS5 and PC.

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Re:Zero collab confirmed for SINoALICE global

The next crossover event coming to the global version of SINoALICE will be with Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World -. The Twitter account for the game confirmed the collab with the following tweet:

This collaboration will introduce five new characters to the game. They are:

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Natsuki Subaru/Sorcerer
Emilia/Cleric
Rem/Crusher
Ram/Paladin
Reinhard/Breaker

Natsuki Subaru/Sorcerer will be a login reward, assuming that the collab is the same as the Japanese version of the game.
Unlike the collab with That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime which took place at the same time for both Japanese and global versions of SINoALICE, the upcoming Re:Zero collab is only for the global version. This is because the Japanese version of the game already had the Re:Zero collab back in November 2019. As a result, the global collab will unlikely add any new characters from season 2 of Re:Zero, which has just finished airing.
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While global is getting the Re:Zero collab, the Japanese version will be getting a rerun of the Final Fantasy Brave Exvius collab.

As global SINoALICE is way behind in terms of content compared to the Japanese version, it is unlikely that the global version will ever catch up to the events in said version.
For more SINoALICE news, check out the game’s Twitter account.
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SINoALICEPublisher: Square Enix, PokelaboDeveloper: PokelaboRelease Date: 2017-06-06Android, iOS
Fairy tale characters fight to "revive their author". Enter the dark world of SINoALICE as imagined by Yoko Taro (Drakengard, NieR).

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Watch Dogs: Legion Review – Hack The Planet

It’s the near future, and it’s time to seize London. That’s the premise of Watch Dogs: Legion, the latest addition in the Watch Dogs franchise by Ubisoft.

Unlike the first two games where you played as characters with their own backstories, this time you run a hacker organization called DedSec. Your objective? Regain control of London from Albion one borough at a time. “Overthrow the bad man with hacking” isn’t exactly the most unique story idea, but video games have the advantage of being able to make up for it with solid gameplay.

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In a year absolutely ripe with dystopia stories, how does Watch Dogs: Legion stack up? Read on and find out.

You Are Legion
So the coolest thing this game has going for it is its absolute lack of a main character. Rather than playing as one grumbling hackerman a la the original Watch Dogs, you play as Deadsec. This hacker organization has people everywhere, and is trying to overthrow the tyrannical Albion.
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The game presents Deadsec’s reach by having you play as any of the NPCs in the overworld. These can be recruited at-will to your cause, joining your roster of operatives almost like Pokemon. No one operative is good at everything, so having a balanced roster is essential.
While many of the operatives can fall into archetypes, even different members of those archetypes can have different skills. This a great improvement from previous Watch Dogs games, where NPCs would have fun titbits of information about their life if you scanned them.
The other great thing about this system is that just like a Pokemon party, there’s nothing stopping you from stacking your party with personal favorites if you don’t mind the added difficulty. As is, a lot of content creators are having a good laugh creating London’s most senior hacker group by only recruiting grandmas.
I don’t just believe this character’s bio, I support it.
1337 H4CKZ
One of my biggest gripes with the Watch Dogs series was that the world was always inherently boring. Hacker stories are usually bogged down by one of two things- one, that hacking is inherently a boring act, and two, it therefore makes for a boring game mechanic. There’s a reason why so many games are usually about doing sick combos while someone else hacks, and it’s that the act itself has no tension to it.
Legion seems to get around this with a fairly obvious solution. Just make not all hacking equal, of course.
For simple things like making cars stop or distracting guards, there’s the quick hack. This is a fairly mindless thing to use, and is as simple as just pointing at the object that needs to be hacked and having it be hacked.
The great thing about this is that it’s used for stuff you really don’t wanna be spending more time on, like when you’re driving down the road and just need another car to stay out of your way.
Thankfully, anything that needs to be manually hacked is powered by the great Red Cables of Signposting
For the more elaborate stuff, there’s the advanced hacking. These are menu-based, and can have a variety of effects from disabling guns to subjugating drones.
There’s also objectives like CCTV boxes and secure doors, These will require you to be physically present to hack, making the third layer of difficulty. These can be the most frustrating ones to deal with, since you’ll be risking your operative more to do these than the other two hacks.
The slightly more involved process is great because you’ll actually have to think about what you want to do with these. If everything had been relegated to quick-hack levels of simplicity, this stuff would get boring. Similarly, if everything was a two-click process, I’d simply figure out ways to get through a level without using them.
The mix of these adds some nice texture to what in other games would have simply been a boring mechanic.

Just Open World Things
Of course, as a big open world sandbox, it’s not like there’s no combat. You have your standard melee and gunplay. They’re not exactly revolutionary, but they do tie into the game’s NPC system. Certain NPCs can have different abilities to help, such as having guns by default or carrying melee weapons.
The ability to tech into non-lethal guns is great from a roleplay perspective, since your operatives are supposed to be regular people on the streets. I don’t care how much your Nan hates Albion, she’s probably pretty set in her ways about not committing murder.
The combat’s not particularly noteworthy, but it doesn’t have to be. The game makes it pretty obvious you should be paying more attention to the hacking stuff, anyways. But if you do want to play the guy who hacks computers with a wrench, you’ll probably have to put in a little elbow grease and accept it’s not as involved as the game’s other systems.

Mission Structure
The game’s missions are pretty straightforward, with objectives like getting blackmail material on local public officials. You’ll need to access restricted areas to do this, and that means prep work.
In fact, the way this game changes difficulty with the amount of prep you do is pretty impressive. Choosing the right NPCs, disabling cameras, these are all pretty integral to making sure you get your score without a hitch. Even better, you can do things like hijack cargo drones and leave with your ill-gotten information like the Green Goblin, atop a flying drone.
The less combat-focused approach to this game does show a flaw when you lay out the game’s mission structure like this. Ultimately, this is a Ubisoft game and does follow the same formula every other Ubisoft open world has, where you do missions until you “take” an area and then move on to the next one.
The world of Watchdogs: Legion is amazing, even if it really is just a slightly more high-tech London
Side Objectives
Of course, as an open world game, there has to be more to do than just the main story quests.
You can recruit certain NPCs by completing tasks, which would probably take up most of your playtime. The idea at work here is that they won’t initially be open to the idea of DedSec, but they can be won over with these side quests.
These can be quite difficult especially at the start, when your operative selection is more limited. However, you’ll soon find them fun distractions as the NanSec gains yet another old lady.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Ubisoft game without some cultural immersion activities. There’s a football game minigame available, where you can start juggling a football competing to keep it in the air for as long as possible.
It’s a pretty fun game to do, especially since you can lose a lot of time just trying to beat your previous scores. That being said it is kind of shallow, providing no real benefits. On one hand, that does make it all the more fun since it’s just a thing out there in the world you can do.
There’s also the Bare Knuckle club, where you can practice your melee combat. While it doesn’t give any direct stat increases, it’s a fun way to practice the game’s melee combat.
Of course, there’s also a photo mode, so you can dress up your NPCs and take cool photos all around the virtual London.
Running your anti-government operations out of a pub is one of the most British things you can do.
Final Thoughts
Watch Dogs: Legion is a great example about a game using its sequels to iterate on what fans loved most. By embracing the sillier side of the game, you get a game that feels less like it’s trying to ape a “grown-up story” and more like it wants to be its own thing.
The game’s tech-dystopia is really cool, and being able to play as various operatives is a great way to feel immersed. The sheer amount of hackable objects leads to some fun chaos, and the game’s actual missions also feel great since they’re about more than just running between knee-high walls.
While zoomed out it still plays like yet another Ubisoft area-based clear fest, they’ve done enough to the moment-to-moment gameplay to make being in this world a lot of fun even if you’re feeling tired of open worlds.
There’s also more content on the horizon with the game’s multiplayer coming next month. These will add new game modes, as well as let you tackle future cyber-London with your friends. We won’t know more about these until the mode launches next month.
Even without that, building your team of every day Londoners to overthrow Albion is a lot of fun. It’s good to know Watch Dogs has found itself such a nice and unique gameplay mechanic, and it’s interesting to see where the franchise goes next with this.

Pros
Cons

There’s always something to do
The driving can be frustrating

Hacking to cause chaos is fun
AI isn’t always the best

Varied NPCs is actually really cool

Final Score:
8.5/10

Game reviewed on a home PC. Review copy provided by Ubisoft.

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MSI GE66 Raider Dragonshield Edition Unboxing

We got our hands on the previously announced MSI GE66 Raider Dragonshield Edition. There’s plenty to admire in this box, including a fancily-designed MSI GE66 Raider. Read on for more up-close shots of this spaceship-like beauty.

Thanks to Brightstar Computer Sdn Bhd for hooking us up with this sweet piece of tech!

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MSI GE66 Raider Dragonshield Edition

The star of this limited edition is obviously the specially made MSI GE66 Raider. This laptop’s spaceship-like visuals come courtesy of one Colie Wertz, seasoned industry Concept Artist. We’re particularly big fans of the RGB bar on the bottom of the laptop, which can be customized via the MSI True Color Technology.
It’s more than just a pretty face, though, as it also comes with the following:
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15.6″ FHD (1920*1080), 240Hz Thin Bezel, close to 100%sRGB
Comet lake i9-10980HK+HM470
RTX2070 SUPER, GDDR6 8GB
Per key RGB steelseries KB
DDR IV 16GB*2 (3200MHz)
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i (2*2 ax) + BT5.1
4 cell , 99.9Whr
Windows 10 Home Advanced
2 Year Warranty Term for Gaming

“Dragonshield” Limited Edition Model Spaceship

Of course, it wasn’t enough to just design a spaceship-aesthetic laptop. The Dragonshield is a spaceship also designed by Colie Wertz, sporting MSI livery on its body. It’s got a good amount of heft to it, and some neat weathering effects on the body. It also comes with a flight stand, so you can make sure it looks like it’s in action.
Design Booklet By Colie Wertz

Of course, what designer can resist talking more about their ideas, and that’s what you get with this design booklet. You’ll get all sorts of cool titbits, such as blueprints for the Dragonshield.
MSI GE66 Raider Dragonshield Mouse And Mousepad

Of course, what’s the point of having a spaceship laptop if its accessories aren’t equally spaceship-themed. The Limited Edition also comes with a mouse, also designed to match the Dragonshield aesthetic. It also comes with a printed mousepad with more of Colie Wertz’ sweet art on it, so you can fully immerse yourself in the spaceship aesthetic.
There’s only 3000 of these bad boys in production, so you’ll want to be quick to get your hands on one. via the MSI Shopee page or the MSI website.
Thanks again to Brightstar Computer for letting us check out this sweet piece of kit!

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Pokemon Cafe Mix is now open!

Pokemon Cafe Mix is now open to all Trainers and Pokemon alike! The game is available free to play on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and the Nintendo Switch.

Pokémon Café Mix is a unique puzzle game where the player is now the owner of a café that serves delicious treats to Pokémon.

Complete puzzles by linking together Pokémon icons to prepare drinks and dishes for your Pokémon customers as they have a wonderful time at the café!
Order’s up! Your next Pokémon customer awaits.
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■ Grand Opening!
Experience what it’s like to run your own Pokémon Café that serves cute and delectable offerings for Pokémon customers.
■ Order’s Up!
Drag Pokémon icons in a swirling motion to link them together and solve challenging puzzles that create a variety of drinks and dishes with adorable Pokémon motifs.
■ Help Wanted!
Befriend and recruit your favorite Pokémon by serving amazing treats to create special friendships.
■ Seconds, Please!
As your café becomes a hit with the Pokémon customers, you’ll be able to expand the café to accommodate your booming business, allowing for more Pokémon guests and new café offerings.
Treat your Poke-customers right and they will join you as part of your cafe staff. You’ll need their various skills to help you navigate Pokemon Cafe Mix, now open!

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Pokémon Café RemixRelease Date: 2020-06-24Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Café Mix is a unique puzzle game where the player is now the owner of a café that serves delicious treats to Pokémon.

Complete puzzles by linking together Pokémon icons to prepare drinks and dishes for your Pokémon customers as they have a wonderful time at the café!

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Be heard with the Razer Seiren V2 Pro and Seiren V2 X

Razer has announced the addition of two new models into its award-winning line of broadcaster microphones in the Seiren V2 Pro and Seiren V2 X. Enjoy premium feature sets within dynamic and condenser microphones to deliver true to life, natural audio capture.

Get best-in-class rich, powerful vocals to showcase the depth and timber in your voice, with radio-DJ tonal quality through the Seiren V2 Pro. Thanks to high pass filters and analog gain limiters, you can be sure the mics will only capture what you intend it to, filtering out any extra noise. Some of the features it boasts include:

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Dynamic Microphone, to Enable Rich, Powerful Vocal Capture
20 Hz Frequency Response to Capture Full Range of Audio
High Pass Filter to Block Out Unwanted Low Frequencies
Analog Gain Limiter to Prevent Voice Distortion
Superior Dynamic Range and Precision with 24 Bit Rate

Meanwhile, the Seiren V2 X is an improved Seiren X, an excellent choice for a budding streamer. Featuring supercardioid pickup patterns, the Seiren V2 X can easily isolate the streamer’s voice from the background noise, delivering only what the audience wants to hear. Core features include:
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25mm Condenser Microphone for Natural Vocal Quality
Supercardioid Pickup Pattern for Greater Voice Isolation
Analog Gain Limiter to Prevent Voice Distortion
Superior Dynamic Range and Precision with 24 Bit Rate

Both the Razer Seiren V2 Pro and Seiren V2 X offers near limitless options of enhanced customization and direct integration with audio mixing software via Razer Synapse. Independently adjust control of input / output levels from multiple audio sources to deliver the sound you want to your audience.
Both the Seiren V2 Pro and Seiren V2 X have near limitless options of enhanced customization and control through direct integration with audio mixing software within Razer Synapse. Streamers can enjoy unparalleled independently adjustable control of input/output levels of multiple audio sources, in order to fully adjust the sound delivered to their audience verses the audio they hear while streaming.
The Seiren V2 Pro is available at $149.99 USD / €159.99 MSRP. The Seiren V2 X is available at $99.99 USD / €109.99 MSRP. Both can be gotten through the Razer website, RazerStores and authorized retailers.

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Inazuma Eleven Ares delayed to Fall

In true Level-5 tradition, Inazuma Eleven Ares, the company’s mobile football game which is scheduled for a release this summer in Japan, has been pushed back to Fall.

To recap, the game is being developed in such a way where even people who do not normally play football games can jump right in without much hassle. The developer promises that the strategic characteristics of football will be retained, yet it will also be accessible enough for anyone to pick up.

In addition, Level-5 stated that the visuals will improve from what is being shown so far, although at the moment they are polishing the controls, which makes or breaks games like these. The ultimate goal is to have all characters who appear in the game be the exact replication of their anime counterparts.
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This article on ‘With So Many Video Game Remakes, Is It Still Worth Playing The Original Games?’ was available earlier as part of the GamerBraves Newsletter. Sign up for free to gain access to more articles about news and trends in the gaming industry and community.

Original Article: It’s no lie to say that many of the best games that have come out this year are remakes of older titles yet could still claim GoTY status. This does beg the question, however, with these new more polished video game remakes, is there any reason to go back and play the original games?

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It’s an interesting question as many of these remakes are bringing in new fans. I recently had a friend who played the new Resident Evil 4 and asked if it was worth going back and playing the original and I didn’t really know what to say. Both are amazing but I doubt they’d want to play what feels like the same game twice. For this article, let’s take a look at why that original game may still be worth a playthrough.
The Importance of Remakes
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We should start by saying that video game remakes are important and it’s understandable why they’re so popular. Outside of the nostalgia of seeing an old gem with a new coat of paint, they make a classic title far more accessible to newer audiences with better visuals, audio, and gameplay.
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After playing The Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake on 3DS, I don’t see much reason to go back and play the original since they’re essentially the same game but in the newer one, all the characters don’t look like cardboard, and The Water Temple isn’t a pain to get through.
There’s also the fact that many remakes include everything that was great about the original but with any more on top of that. Kirby Super Star Ultra, included everything from the original Super Star, plus extra levels and bosses so why bother going back?
Finally, we should mention that in many cases the original game is pretty hard to come by. That’s not the game’s fault but a lot of classic titles are still stuck on the PS2, PS3, and 3DS. It’s gonna be hard for younger players to give Silent Hill 2 a try (we don’t talk about the HD Remaster) when it’s still trapped on the PS2, meanwhile the upcoming remake will be available for PS5 and Steam.
The Benefits of The Older Version

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With all this being said, there are multiple reasons why it’s worth tracking down these older versions, maybe even more so if you liked the remake.
The first thing older games still have going for them is simply that most of them are still great games. I remember when the Resident Evil 4 Remake was rumored, a lot of people asked “Why”?
As times go forward, games getting remade aren’t relics of the 8-bit era, but PS2 and PS3 titles made with more modern sensibilities that still hold up. The original RE4 is a masterfully made horror-action game with great mechanics, and a fun cast that many players find highly enjoyable even to this day.
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More than that though, there are several aspects of the original that might not be included in the remake or might not be as well executed. You may have already seen people annoyed that the Persona 3 Remake won’t have the content from FES or Portable rereleases including an entire story chapter that acted as an Epilogue to the main game with The Answer.
Meanwhile, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond is pretty much the same as the original game but many fans didn’t like that the well-made pixel art of the original was replaced with unimpressive 3D character models. In both of these cases, the remake lacks some of the more memorable aspects of the original titles leaving viable reasons why someone might prefer one over the other.
A Sense of History
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The other primary reason is just for the sense of history. Much like how some people enjoy watching black and white movies made decades before they were born, some people, weirdoes like me I suppose, just like going back and playing the older titles. It’s a fun way of seeing how games evolve from their genesis back in the 80s and this especially applies to remakes.
Yeah, Pokemon FireRed and HeartGold are fantastic but there’s still something fun about going back to the original Red and Gold, looking at the old sprite art of each monster, and seeing how they changed as time went on. Remakes tend to have a lot of differences but they can also have a lot that’s the same but under a different lens, which takes us to our last point.
There Not really The Same Game
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This is an especially important one with the most recent streak of remakes we’ve seen over the past few years. Many modern remakes aren’t really remakes, as much as they are full-on reimaginings.
It’s not the same game but with a new high-fidelity coat of paint but a new game inspired by that original. They may have completely new gameplay mechanics like Resident Evil 2, add new characters like The Tsukihime Remake, or morph a 2D game into a full 3D like Trials of Mana. Probably the best example is Final Fantasy 7 Remake which isn’t even a remake, it’s a secret sequel to the original while also retelling its initial plot.
With a lot of these remakes, the main idea is to take the original and expand on their unrealized ideas with the power of next-gen consoles, making the action grander and the writing more up-to-date. Whether that equals better is up to you as a person but it’s interesting to play both versions and see how the games have been reinterpreted.
As such, going back to play the original isn’t just repeating the same game but with lower graphics, it’s a completely different experience, and best of all, one that’s still familiar to that previous experience. If you liked one version of a game, you’ll probably like another, and that ultimately gives you more content to sink into.
Closing Thoughts
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Of course, different people are gonna have a different tolerance for older games but ultimately, I’d say a good remake stands out enough from the original game that you can still go back to that original and get something out of it.
As I said, times are changing, and older titles, even ones that are decades old, really don’t feel so ancient anymore and people still have ample reason to go back to them. A remake will have to try even harder to create an experience that is faithful but not the same, otherwise, you’ll get a situation like The Last of Us Part 1 where people criticize the game for not being different enough.
It also just comes down to the fact that good games are timeless. Some of these original games are still called the best games ever made and if they’re really that good then it should show, even decades later.

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Tsubasa+ Now Available In Europe

Now you can take your favorite football manga characters with you everywhere, with Tsubasa+. The game is based on the widely popular Captain Tsubasa manga, and is available now in Europe. It’s available for iOS and Android.

The game will be coming to worldwide, though not right now. However, the developers say their next release will include Japan, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Australia, Portugal and Switzerland. This launch window is scheduled for the 15th of October.

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It uses your phone’s GPS to allow you to walk around a virtual world. You can check in to football stadiums, the natural habitat of virtual football players. From there, you can interact with other players by training or competing with them.
According to the trailers, they rationalize the lack of a full 11-on-11 game by having this one be about street football instead.
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Tsubasa+ X Andres Iniesta Support
As with many things football, the game is also getting strong support in Europe. Footballer Andres Iniesta, who plays for Vissel Kobe, has become the world’s first Tsubasa+ Supporter. They haven’t shown if he’s actually going to be in the game, considering previous trailers mentioned the game would feature real-world players on top of manga characters.
He’s far from the only influencer tied to the game, though, as the Miraire says they’re currently looking for more celebrity athletes to get involved with the game.

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Anno 1800 DLC Empire of the Skies features new airships, materials and more

Ubisoft has announced the second DLC for fourth season of Anno 1800, Empire of the Skies available now on Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store.

Check out the trailer for Empire of the Skies down below.

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The DLC gives players the ability to a lot of new abilities such as:

Use new construction materials such as aluminum and helium
Create five new advanced airships for both civilian and military purposes
Transfer workforce with airships
Allow residents to stay in contact throughout the world with the mail system
Attack enemy vehicles and harbors with military airships
Defend from enemy attacks with anti-aircraft defenses

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Airship hangars are required for building and organizing airships and also comes with multiple building phases and landing platforms that have three new modules to attach to.
Empire of the Skies also comes with a new scenario mission, Clash of Courses, where players build an independent mail delivery service and tell the story of the airship inventor, Paloma Valente to the New World. The scenario will also present challenges which includes only using airships with no regular ships available.

A free update to the game also arrives which provides the following

Quality of life improvements such as updates on interaction with neutral traders
Changes to military system

For more information about the DLC, check out their official website here.
Anno 1800 is a city-building real-time strategy game by Ubisoft and is available for PC on the Ubisoft store and Epic Games Store. The DLC Empire of the Skies can be purchased as additional content or as part of the Season 4 Pass.

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Counter: Side to launch in Japan Winter 2021

Counter: Side will be launching in Japan in Winter 2021, to be published through Nexon Japan. Accordingly, the official website, Twitter and Youtube channel have been established. The SEA release of Counter: Side – published through ZlongGames – utilized the original Korean voice actors, but the Japan release will be having Japanese voicework, including Jun Fukuyama, Nana Mizuki and Yoko Hikasa. Nana Mizuki will also be singing the game’s theme song.

The JR Akihabara station is also having a goods sample promotional event, where you can get masks, alcohol spray and tissue packs. 12 July is the last day, available from 12:00 to 19:30 JST while stocks last.

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12 July also sees the start of promotional advertisements in several Tokyo locations. From 18 July, there will be commissioned art of various Counter: Side characters, presumably to be shared via the official accounts. Pre-registration has not been announced yet, so keep an eye out for that.
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The basic premise of the game sees you commanding squads of “Counters”, fighting corrupted objects from the titular “Counter Side”. As is typically the case, there’s more to that than simply battling creatures, what with having a robot (?) CEO, mysterious behind the scenes machinations and the whole lot.
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Counter:Side SEAPublisher: ZlongGamesDeveloper: StudioBsideRelease Date: 2021-05-18Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows
The real world will soon be corrupted...Mankind may face extinction...
Facing the strange, twisted and threatening Counterside corruption, human was bewildered. Right now, they discover the heroes who have become Counters using the supernatural power generated by the “Watch”.
To safeguard our homeland and future, Counters must shuttle back and forth between the real world and the Counterside, to fight the Corrupted Objects!

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What’s New On Netflix: 23 – 31 August 2021

Netflix is releasing some new movies and tv shows to bring some chill to a rather hot August.

Here’s what you can expect from the 23rd-31st of August:

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Must Watch for August

The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, Streaming on Netflix 23 August.
The world of “The Witcher” expands in this 2D anime film that explores a powerful new threat facing the Continent. It will also feature the Japanese rock band ROTTENGRAFFTY.
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Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Streaming on Netflix 28 August
At a crossroads, a woman moves to a seaside village where she meets a handyman intent on helping his neighbors.
Besides these two, there are several other new programs and films coming to Netflix in late August.
Date of Release 24/8/2021

Oggy Oggy – NETFLIX KIDS & FAMILY
In this colorful series made for preschoolers, Oggy is an adorable baby kitten who has silly adventures near and far with all of his friends.
Untold – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
UNTOLD: From the creators of WILD WILD COUNTRY, comes a five-part docuseries event that brings fresh eyes to epic tales from the wide world of sports. From tennis to boxing to basketball, these stories aren’t the ones you’ve heard before, even if you think you have. Premiering weekly, each film kicks off at a pivotal moment — the big fight, the Olympics, the playoffs — and then delve deep into what happened beyond the headlines, as told by those who lived it, to reveal the grit, resilience, heartbreak, triumph, violence, comedy and pathos beneath the sweat.
UNTOLD: Caitlyn Jenner – Directed by Crystal Moselle (Betty, The Wolfpack) and told with an extraordinary collection of never-before-seen archival footage, including reels of newly discovered Olympic footage and home videos from the Jenner family, Caitlyn Jenner traces her life with new insight from winning gold to making the decision to transition to her relationship with her children. Get your access to our production stills and more information on our Media Center and catch the docuseries’ trailer here.
Date of Release 25/8/2021

Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The never-before-seen story behind the prolific landscape artist and host of “The Joy of Painting”, Bob Ross. Download more production stills and get more information on the title at the Media Center.
Clickbait  – NETFLIX SERIES
In this thriller series, eight different points of view provide tantalizing clues to the perpetrator of a gruesome crime fueled by social media. Access the Key Art and production stills only at Media Center or find out more about the cast announcement on Newsoom. And, don’t forget to spare some time to catch the official trailer!
John of God: The Crimes of a Spiritual Healer – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Claiming to perform miracles, medium João Teixeira de Faria rises to international fame before horrifying abuse is revealed by survivors and prosecutors. Production stills and more information on the title are available on Media Center.
King of Boys 2 Vol. I  – NETFLIX SERIES
The sequel to director Kemi Adetiba’s 2018 crime thriller.
Motel Makeover  – NETFLIX SERIES
Two budding hospitality entrepreneurs look to expand their empire by renovating an old motel in Ontario — just as the COVID-19 pandemic hits. Hit up Media Center now to explore our gallery of images or check out the official trailer.
Open Your Eyes – NETFLIX SERIES
In the aftermath of tragedy, a teen finds herself at a memory disorder center, where she bonds with other patients who have experienced similar traumas. The teaser is now live on YouTube while the Media Center hosts more information and images of the title.
Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes – NETFLIX SERIES
She’s back from the dead and has a newfound thirst for blood. Meanwhile, her family’s funeral parlour desperately needs more business. Hmm, what if… View more production stills at the Media Center and click here to watch the official trailer. Don’t forget to check out the First Look announcement on Newsroom.
Date of Release 26/8/2021

EDENS ZERO – NETFLIX ANIME SERIES
Aboard the Edens Zero, a lonely boy with the ability to control gravity embarks on an adventure to meet the fabled space goddess known as Mother. More information on the series can be found in our Newsroom and sneak a peek at the trailer.
Family Reunion: Part 4 – NETFLIX KIDS & FAMILY
The McKellan’s are continuing their extended reunion with more laughs, joy, and Black family magic. Download more production stills at our Media Center and check out the official trailer now.
Riverdale: Season 5 New Episodes – NETFLIX SERIES
As senior year comes to a close, Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead navigate love, lust, and loyalty — and even more mystery and mayhem.
The Eye
When a young girl, Mun, undergoes a corneal transplant to correct her blindness, she not only receives the gift of eyesight but second sight as well: She can now see ghosts.
The Eye 2
A pregnant woman develops a newfound ability to see spirits — and is convinced one of them wants to enter the body of her unborn child.
The Eye 10
While vacationing in Thailand, a group of teen friends summons up troublesome spirits using the 10 methods outlined in a mysterious book.
Date of Release 27/8/2021
HE’S ALL THAT (L to R) TANNER BUCHANAN as CAMERON KWELLER and ADDISON RAE as PADGETT SAWYER in HE’S ALL THAT. Cr. KEVIN ESTRADA/NETFLIX © 2021
He’s All That – NETFLIX FILM
He’s All That reimagines the original plot of the 1999 teen classic She’s All That. The contemporary story follows an influencer (Addison Rae) who accepts a challenge to turn the school’s biggest loser (Tanner Buchanan) into prom king. Production stills and Key Art are up on the Media Center while the trailer is now live for your viewing pleasure.
I Heart Arlo – NETFLIX KIDS & FAMILY
Optimistic Arlo and his eclectic group of pals learn how to live together in a community, where everyone has their own idea of what’s fun.
Titletown High – NETFLIX SERIES
A sports reality series chronicling the lives, both on and off the field, of members of the Valdosta High School football team. Check out the gallery of production stills on Media Center and catch the official trailer here.
Date of Release 29/8/2021
Tangisan Akinabalu
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 shakes the state of Sabah, leaving a group of climbers on Mount Kinabalu in mortal peril.
Date of Release 31/8/2021
GOOD GIRLS — “Chef Boyardee” Episode 409 — Pictured: (l-r) Mae Whitman as Annie Marks, Christina Hendricks as Beth Boland, Retta as Ruby Hill, Reno Wilson as Stan Hill — (Photo by: Jordin Althaus/NBC)
Good Girls: Season 4 – NETFLIX SERIES
Under the watchful eye of the Feds, Beth, Ruby, and Annie consider the perks and pitfalls of their work — all while Dean and Stan do the same.
Sparking Joy – NETFLIX SERIES
Global organization icon and author Marie Kondo is back to help people transform their homes while transforming their lives in surprising and emotional ways in the new Netflix series, Sparking Joy. Marie takes her life-changing method a step further to help three deserving businesses organize their workplace along with an emotional tidy up of one employee’s life whether it’s in the home, work, personal life and/or relationships. Viewers will also step into Marie’s home to meet her family and get a glimpse into how she tidies up her daily life! Check out the Key Art on Media Center and read more about this new series on our Newsroom.
Untold – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
UNTOLD: Crime and Penalties: Directed by Chapman Way and Maclain Way, UNTOLD reveals the story of a misfit band of hockey players known as the Thrashers, who were taking orders from the teenage son of an alleged mob boss. Read more about this docuseries and access the production stills at the Media Center and do check out the official trailer for the docuseries here.

That’s it for Netflix in late August. The Witcher Anime is the big highlighted but I’m sure there’s something coming to the platform that you can get into.

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Devotion taken down from China’s Steam over reference towards President of China Xi Jinping

Devotion, a horror game developed by a Taiwan-based development studio RedCandleGames for the PC, has been blocked in mainland China over the game purportedly containing insults towards Xi Jinping, President of China.

As it turns out, the Devotion had snuck in an Easter egg where players could stumble upon a talisman which contains a direct insult at Xi Jinping. The talisman contains characters in Hakka which when translated, roughly means “Xi Winnie the Pooh Moron.”

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Seems like something fairly tongue in cheek for us outsiders, but gamers from China are not taking this lightly. Head over to Steam and you will see the game being review-bombed. Devotion is no longer available for purchase in China as you might expect. A boycott campaign has also been initiated by upset netizens over at Weibo.
In any case, the developer has issued an apology on Facebook and have removed said insults from the game. Indevient, the publisher for the game in mainland China, also came out to state that it has ended its relationship with RedCandleGames.
Here is the apology letter from the developer (in Traditional Chinese):

大家好，今天因為美術素材的風波，辜負了玩家朋友們長期以來對赤燭遊戲的支持與厚愛，謹代表赤燭遊戲，在這邊跟大家鄭重道歉。稍早為了能盡早在第一時間與大家說明，我們很倉促地發了一篇聲明，但很顯然地我們還有許多事情無法透過那簡短的文字交代清楚。…
Posted by 赤燭遊戲 － Red Candle Games on Saturday, February 23, 2019

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Monster Hunter Riders achieves 2 million downloads!

Putting aside whatever concerns we have, Monster Hunter Riders is proving popular enough to achieve 2 million downloads!

#モンハンライダーズ は200万ダウンロードを突破しました🎊いつも応援してくださるプレイヤーの皆さまありがとうございます🙌🍻感謝の気持ちとして💎オーブ300個や現在開催中の毎日プレゼントキャンペーンでもらえる🥫スタミナ回復薬などを増量してプレゼント🎁詳しくは📜お知らせをチェック！#MHR

— モンスターハンター ライダーズ公式 (@MH_Riders) February 26, 2020

To celebrate the milestone, 300 orbs and stamina recovery presents will be given to players. This follows the 1 million downloads milestone from 21 February, that also provided orb gifts, Rider enhancement material quest tickets, Monster enhancement material quest tickets and Zeny quest tickets.

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なんと！本日50万DLに続き100万ダウンロードを突破いたしました🎊感謝の気持ちを込めオーブとスピード達成のお礼として各受注券をプレゼント！🎉1⃣オーブ300個2⃣ライダー強化素材クエスト受注券10枚3⃣オトモン強化素材クエスト受注券10枚4⃣ゼニー獲得クエスト受注券10枚#MHR #モンハンライダーズ
— モンスターハンター ライダーズ公式 (@MH_Riders) February 21, 2020

Monster Hunter Riders is a mobile strategy gacha game with gacha elements. It began service 19 February for Japan. The strategies employed in the game naturally vastly differ from the mainline console games, employing a turn based tactics style rather than getting the gear to hunt down often larger than life monsters in a real time battle system. We did a deeper review on the game after spending more time on it that you can check out here.
A global version is unlikely to be in the works so soon, but Capcom could try surprising us with news on it sooner rather than later. For now, Monster Hunter Riders is Japan only. Whatever it is, congratulations to Monster Hunter Riders for achieving the 2 million download milestone within its first week of service, and we’ll see what else they will be adding to the game in the future.

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Malaysia Cyber Games set to return in 2022

After an understandable hiatus considering COVID-19, the Malaysia Cyber Games is set to return in 2022. The list of games that appear to be featured at the event includes:

Dota 2
Valorant
Hearthstone
PES 2020 (since rebranded into eFootball)
Street Fighter 5
Tekken 7
FIFA 2022
PUBG Mobile
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Magic Chess (auto-chess spin-off of Mobile Legends)
Pokemon Unite
Clash Royale
Brawl Stars
Clash of Clans
Gran Turismo Sport

With the list standing at 15 games, that’s a staggering swathe of titles where players may be able to compete in, and certainly promising to be the biggest event yet. Competitive players in the nation could certainly stand to keep a close eye on the Malaysia Cyber Games 2022 to get their cut of whatever prize pool there may be.

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It’ll be a good time for less experienced teams and players to gain some competitive exposure and enthusiasts to watch out for any local talent. Hopefully, the event will be able to be an offline one, as that’s been a long time coming.

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Nikke Modernia Costume Voting Poll Now Open

The Goddess of Victory: Nikke Costume voting poll for Modernia is now officially open, with the event period lasting till 5th July 2023.

Previously back in March, a popularity poll where players could vote for their favourite Nikke to receive an alternate costume had Modernia taking in first place. Dubbed the “Doki Doki Global Popularity Poll”, players are able to choose between three concept sketches of the planned costume for Modernia, with players receiving the top rated choice for free. Those who wish to cast their votes can head over to the dedicated website here.

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【Modernia Costume Voting – Special Support Event】
Taking part in the Modernia Costume Voting event? Share your voting results and participate in the Special Support event!
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Rewards🎁 Winning Costume Acrylic Stand x5#NIKKE #NIKKEModerniaCostumeVote pic.twitter.com/CSW67PGpLQ
— GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE (@NIKKE_en) June 29, 2023

Players will only be able to vote for one of the three concept outfits and from doing so, you can get receive a special illustration with the costume you voted for. Sharing said illustration over social media will even net you one free Recruit Voucher, so don’t forget to do your part!
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The voting website also has a live tracker that updates daily which shows the total amount of votes each costume has; the current top voted being Plan C which has Modernia in an oversized shirt while holding a cute doll of the commander.
It’s worth noting that the costume images shown on the website is still under development and that the final appearance and effects may differ.
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GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKEDeveloper: SHIFT UPRelease Date: 2022-11-04Android, iOS
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE is an immersive sci-fi RPG shooter game, where you recruit and command various maidens to form a beautiful anime girl squad that specializes in wielding guns and other unique sci-fi weapons. Command and collect girls that have unique combat specialties to create your ultimate team! Experience next-level shooting action with simple yet intuitive controls while enjoying dynamic battle effects.

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Guilty Gear Strive Review – Still, My Heart Is Blazing

One of the hands-down coolest fighting games on the scene, Guilty Gear Strive continues the Guilty Gear series’ philosophical question of “what if fighting games were injected with rock n roll?” and continues to answer said question with a resounding “yes”.

3D visuals, an album-worthy soundtrack and intense combat, Guilty Gear Strive very much carries with it the blood of this iconic fighting game series. That being said, it also brings with it lots of changes, and depending on your expectations these might make or break the game for you. Read on to finally find out, after all these years, the smell of the game.

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New Strive Recipe, Same Guilty Gear Flavor

Guilty Gear Strive is Arc System Works’ attempt at getting new players into the Guilty Gear series without compromising too much of what makes Guilty Gear, well, Guilty Gear. The result is a game with many streamlined systems that might feel underwhelming to players who might have just played Accent Core +R or the Xrd series, but put it next to any other fighting game and it’ll probably look like a coked-out spectacle.
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Strive puts way more of an emphasis on counter-hitting than its predecessors, down to the laughably large “COUNTER” that you get for it. It also boasts shorter combos, and an overall higher damage. While some lament the shorter combos I actually don’t mind it- what you do in these combos is still technically impressive, and they still look cool as ever such as with the use of Guilty Gear’s signature mechanic, the Roman Cancel, to chain together even longer moves.
Roman Cancel Culture
The Roman Cancel itself has been tweaked, now streamlined to cost 50 meter no matter what you use if for. On top of that it also counts as an attack now, as it emits a bubble that causes slowdown on hit that can be blocked. Meanwhile aside from that it’s got it’s different flavors, dependent on when you activate it.
There’s also the two new features of the Roman Cancel, the Drift Roman Cancel which allows you to preserve momentum or drop to the ground way faster, as well as the Fast Roman Cancel which eschews the slowdown in favor of letting you cancel into special moves.

And that’s a great example of how Strive is still very much Guilty Gear- you’ll need to be strict to use the right flavor of Roman Cancel for your optimal combo. but a new player can hit it from neutral and see a decent result in slowing down their opponent.
There’s also the new wall break mechanic, which lets new players get out of the corner by being forcefully beaten and shoved through it. It helps reset the combo back to neutral, giving you another chance to win the rock-paper-scissors at the core of all fighting games, but at the cost of taking big damage, as well as your opponent having increased meter gain.
I feel like the wall break has been balanced really well, because you have no reason to not break the wall, meaning defending players always have a chance to get their turn back. The increased ability to reset to neutral never comes without a price, making it feel less like they’re slowing down Guilty Gear and more like they’re giving you more windows so that everyone can enjoy hitting buttons.
Gatling Into My Heart
One change to Strive that’s been in contention is what they’ve done to the Gatling system. Aside from its ridiculously cool name, Gatling was a system to chain all your normals into each other, usually along the hierarchy of Punch to Kick to Slash to Heavy Slash before closing off with Dust. The system works well in +R and Xrd, giving players a lot of freedom to build their own combos.

Strive has reworked the Gatling system to be less open, although as a result buttons also feel way more purposeful. For example your jab can no longer gatling into the rest of the chain, making it entirely for the purposes of challenging and punishing unsafe moves. However it can gatling into the slow Dust attack, meaning that you’ll be able to do powerful punishes as well as follow-up with supers if you really catch your opponent off guard and want to capitalize.
While less options to work with sounds bad on paper, at the end of the day the combo system still feels way more free than you’d otherwise think. The way I think about it, it feels like buttons have way more purpose more aside from just being a sliding scale of speed and power- jabs are explicitly for punishing unsafe moves now, and dust attacks are meant for capitalizing hits or predicting low blocks.
While more season players would respond to that take with a “well, duh”, I think strictly making them as such is a great tool for new players to get in- and that seems to very much be Strive’s mission statement.
Is Guilty Gear Strive Good for Beginners?
Short answer, yes. Aside from the gameplay changes explained earlier, Strive also comes with a great new tutorial, with missions covering everything from the basics of the game like airdashing, to character specific matchups like punishing Leo’s rushdown.

These tutorials are pretty strict too, drilling you to do them at least 3 out of 5 times in a set. Regardless of your skill level, it’s definitely a great resource to check out for getting better, since the tutorials cover almost every aspect of the game I can think of.
The one I really appreciate was the three separate tutorials for the different flavors of Roman Cancel, not only telling you what triggers them, but also teaching you what you should do after successfully pulling these off. Seriously, it’s a great resource and it’s obvious how much Arc System Works really wants new players to try out the game with such an accommodating tutorial.
Here Comes A New Daredevil
One of Guilty Gear’s biggest strengths has always been its incredibly diverse roster. Guilty Gear’s entire cast of characters all play incredibly distinct from each other, never once feeling like a character is some lesser version of another, or just with different sliders pushed around.
Strive’s roster selection is actually really good, featuring all-time classics like the gold-standard Grappler Potemkin, offensive setup queen Millia as well as some really bold picks like Xrd newcomer Ramlethal Valentine and counter-master Anji Mito. Each character feels different to the last, and you’ll need to know a little bit about the ins and outs of every character if you want to stand a chance against them.

This might frustrate some new players, though it’s definitely one of those red flags that makes you wonder why you’re playing a fighting game at all if you refuse to learn the match-up. Characters like Zato can seem extremely unfair if you don’t know how they work- he’s seemingly just two characters in one, with a lot of potential to keep you on the back foot with a barrage of attacks.
Even if it involves paying a lot of losses up front, the experience is incredibly rewarding- even if you’re a player who only sticks to one character, you’ll learn little bits of character-specific matchups to know how to best execute your gameplan. Or at the very least, how to stop your opponent’s.

Strive also brings two new characters into the Guilty Gear universe, the vampire samurai Nagoriyuki and Giovanna. Nagoriyuki is a brilliant concept for a character, building on Hakumen from Blazblue- he can cancel special moves into each other, but rather than paying for it in Tension a la Hakumen, he fills a blood gauge. Once it’s full he enters an install called Blood Rage, which while it gives him more power, also drains his health.
It’s a really cool concept, and fits with the fact he’s one of the slowest characters in the game. The only downside is that as of the game’s second beta it almost feels like they’ve overbalanced him, and getting into blood rage is way too easy.
On the other hand you have new character Giovanna, who is way more beginner-friendly. She sports a wide array of tools to make hitting buttons fun, and she can lock down an enemy once you fully learn her kit. Unlike Nagoriyuki she doesn’t really have a gimmick outside of gaining more damage if she doesn’t spend meter, but considering how much Guilty Gear wants you to spend it it almost seems counterproductive to do it that way.
Working Netcode
While the review copy didn’t have its online enabled, my own religious participation in the game’s open betas puts me in a position to tell you that Guilty Gear’s netcode actually works. Using the gaining-momentum Rollback Netcode, you can basically connect with players all over the world, with minimal connection issues.

This sounds like snobbery at work but trust me, it matters. During the open betas I was hopping over between the Japan and US servers, and matches were playing smooth with no interruptions. As someone who frequents the Xrd lobbies which don’t use rollback, I would get slowdowns just for playing someone in the SEA region.
On top of that the game’s ranking system sorts you into floors based on your skill, but also lets you punch above your weight class by hopping into higher floors if you’re willing to shoulder the risk. The result is that as long as you stay on your floor, you’re always confirmed to get matches of your skill level, and thanks to the netcode your actual skill level is better reflected. There’s not much else to say, it’s just satisfying to have a fighting game actually work for once with regards to its online.
Different Modes

Of course, if you’re not up for going online and fighting to be in some streamer’s highlight collection, it’s not like there’s nothing to do either. Guilty Gear Strive has a new Arcade Mode, with the quirky new feature of having a second character tag in and assist you in the fight. It’s gimmicky, sure , but I feel like it’s an experience you can’t get outside of this arcade mode, which makes it worth checking out at least once if you’re up for something new.
There’s also the game’s survival mode, where you fight off enemy after enemy without gaining health between rounds. This feels like the best way to flex, comparing your record with your friends. Honestly this seems like a great time killer mode, since you can just style on enemies without having to care too much about anything else.
Of course, Guilty Gear’s story mode is also included, providing a gameplay-free experience as you engage with the latest chapter in the story of Sol Badguy, the Guilty Gear. The cutscenes naturally look gorgeous, and the story’s really interesting for those who’ve been following up to this point.
SLASH!

Guilty Gear Strive really is one of my most anticipated game releases this year, and I can tell you with full honesty just how much I enjoyed it. It’s fresh blood injected into the series, bringing accessibility and a great platform for people to get into fighting games with its intuitive tutorials as well as its burst of style.
While some veterans might poo-poo the thought of a slightly slower Guilty Gear, it’s not like the series itself is dead- it’s very much still the intense and aggressive game we all remember, just dialed back a notch for newer audiences to get on.
While I’m not good enough to personally vouch for it it definitely seems like there’s far more for fans to discover in the game, and I look forward to what kind of disgustingly brilliant plays we can see pro players come up with when the game shows up at EVO later this year.
Still, even skill ceiling aside, this is gonna be a great game to just put on with your friends, especially if they wanna get into fighting games. Technical and fun, this game smells good.

Game reviewed on PS5. Review copy provided by Bandai Namco Entertainment SEA, the game’s regional distributor. The build of the game during its review period was also following the first Open Beta, so comments about balance may not reflect the retail build

Guilty Gear StrivePublisher: Arc System WorksDeveloper: Arc System WorksRelease Date: 2021-06-11PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam
Experience the thrill of battle with the in-depth mechanics and gorgeous animations of Guilty Gear -Strive-, the latest entry in the cutting edge Guilty Gear series!

- Graphics so stunning they look like hand-drawn animation!

Graphical advances make for a game so beautiful it could be mistaken for hand-drawn animation. The new generation of graphics are a delight for the eyes down to the tiniest detail!

- The cutting edge of the fighting game genre!

We set out with the goal to innovate the fighting game genre with this title. This game appeals to a wider audience, while maintaining the deep game mechanics that define the Guilty Gear series. The complex mechanics such as the dramatic new wall break system create opportunities for the mind games associated with fighting games. One clash after the next tells a story unique to each battle!

- Their fates come to a conclusion!

The story of Guilty Gear has been told over more than 20 years. At long last, each character's fate comes to a conclusion! What shocking truth awaits them?

Content of the Ultimate Edition :
- Guilty Gear -Strive-
- Guilty Gear -Strive- : Season Pass 1
- Guilty Gear -Strive- : Soundtrack and Artbook
- Guilty Gear -Strive- : Ultimate Edition Special Colours

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The Review

9
Score

PROS
 Reliable Netcode Amazing combat Really good jumping on point for new players

CONS
 If you followed the Beta, some characters were balanced weird.

Review Breakdown

This Game Smells Good
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The Carnotaurus Dance In Prehistoric Planet Features Twirls Inspired By A Palaeontologists’s Pet Chicken

By now, you’ve probably seen GIFs or videos of the iconic Carnotaurus mating dance from Prehistoric Planet, which featured heavily in the trailers before debuting in the final episode of the 5-part documentary.

For those not in the loop, the documentary takes a brief moment to focus on Carnotaurus- a dinosaur most commonly portrayed as “T.Rex with horns”.

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In reality, however, Carnotaurus was quite different from its cousin- sporting a smaller head, and even smaller hands alongside its huge body.
The Prehistoric Planet episode shows one such Carnotaurus trying to woo a mate- with an excellent dance that takes into factor one unique feature about Carnotaurus’ arms- a ball-and-socket joint, meaning more mobility for the animal.
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EDIT: This section has been edited with further clarification from Dr Witton on the similarities to Caspar. We apologize for the mistake on our part.
Dr Mark Witton, a palaeontologist who worked on Prehistoric Planet, says that while the iconic pop-up was based on fossil evidence (such as the aforementioned joints), the little spin by the eager Carnotaurus bears a lot of resemblance to his own pet rooster.

…because of this guy: Caspar, our bantam rooster. @Gizz47 and I adopted Caspar from @KatrinavanGrouw in 2019 to live with our rescue hens and, despite his tiny size, he was always displaying to the females. Shuffling, wing-dragging and twirling. Twirling, twirling, twirling. pic.twitter.com/TN2d8Y7Hfs
— Mark Witton (@MarkWitton) May 27, 2022

“@Gizz47and I adopted Caspar from @KatrinavanGrouw in 2019 to live with our rescue hens and, despite his tiny size, he was always displaying to the females. Shuffling, wing-dragging and twirling. Twirling, twirling, twirling”, he says in a tweet.

“I thought a Caspar-like spinning Carnotaurus would be pretty endearing, but had no input on the sequence after my week in Bristol and didn’t know if this idea made the cut. To my delight, the male Carnotaurus does, indeed, spin around several times!“, Dr Witton continues.
The whole dance sequence is easily the highlight of the episode
Unfotunately, Dr Witton says Caspar passed away before the launch of the series.
“On a massive project like [Prehistoric Planet] it can be hard to know where ideas come from, but I hope the seeds of twirling abelisaurs did, indeed, stem from Caspar. Knowing their possible origins, seeing the twirls was genuinely emotional because after looking after him for years, Caspar’s heart suddenly gave out a month or so ago and he had to be put down. He was 8 or 9 years old”, Dr Witton continues.  “The thought of his legacy being immortalised in PP is genuinely heartwarming. RIP, little man”.
You can also check out a brief explainer on the science behind the scene on the Apple TV YouTube channel:

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Interview with esports veterans at SEA Games 2019: dreaming of esports’ Olympics debut

The SEA Games 2019, Esports division, has already commenced! Our sister site at Gamer Santai had the opportunity to sit in in an interview regarding the SEA Games 2019 Esports. Those involved were Razer Global’s Gaming Director, David Tse, the Philippines’ chapter of Game Developers Association Chairman, Alvin Juban, the Singaporean Esports Association Secretary-General Kelvin Tan, Esports Association Thailand Acting Chairman, Samart Assarasakorm, Team Indonesia Esports Assistant Manager Erlangga Putra, and Esports Manager for Team Malaysia, Firdaus Hashim. Let’s get right into it!

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Commenting on the situation and future expansion of esports, David Tse is of the opinion that Southeast Asia is a good “free-learning” platform. With the success of esports at the SEA Games 2019, the Olympics is actively studying the ways and methods of training of esports athletes, bringing us up to current esports developments. He adds that esports can find its place within university courses, and Razer itself is ready to promote esports in general education.

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“The Olympics is actively working to understand the activities and methods of training for esports athletes. Esports at the SEA Games has become a launching pad for the world, as part of current global esports developments. What you’re seeing is the first step of esports, and the National Esports Federation, and Razer will actively help to expand it. Esports can be a division in the professional field, for many ways to manage esports. Razer will also assist governments to promote esports in the education sector to build its foundation.” – David Tse

For Samart Assarasakorm, he explains how esports isn’t just video games, but is also a “device” – think drones or robots. Thailand is also chipping in to work together with other Southeast Asian countries to host various games.
“Actually, esports has faced a lot of obstacles. This cannot be denied. As a member of the National Esports Federation participating in the SEA Games, I have to accept this fact and continue moving forward. Certainly, we will be working with other countries to host our own championships. I wish to see an esports version for the Suzuki Cup.” – Samart Assarasakorm
Alvin Juban makes a joke about how typhoons can’t stop the crowd to catch some esports. The President of the Philippines Game Developers Association has been in the video game field for 10 years now, and is impressed at how far it has developed in the past decade.
“Typhoons occur quite frequently in the Philippines. Despite that, I’m still happy with whatever that’s happened today. We actually only got the news about the SEA Games in November 2018, and we still managed to organize the event in such a short span of time. Esports is a good way to show parents what the teens are doing. Tell them your goals, and it will change everything.” – Alvin Juban

Kelvin Tan, the Singapore Esports Association Secretary-General, also adds that esports is a project that the government can participate in.
“To promote esports, we must do everything to make it a project that governments can participate in; to get their attention, their funding for expansion, and to support the growth of youth players. I’m very pleased to work with our partners and all Southeast Asian countries in how much we’ve progressed.” – Kelvin Tan
Erlangga Putra points out the large potential still for esports development, merely stating that should a student wish to join any esports curriculum in college, they won’t be stopping them playing. Firdaus Hashim, more commonly known as MasterRamen, adds to this, especially when video game addiction is brought up:
“Malaysia can benefit from esports. We’ve set up healthy video game culture to ensure the youth do not get addicted. Everyone can play video games, but esports is closer to a job/career.” – MasterRamen

For us here, we’d definitely be cheering on the Malaysian squad on stage. May esports as a whole continue to expand and be a positive force in the future. If you want to know more about the SEA Games 2019, check out Facebook, Twitch, Razer and YouTube. We’d be hoping for the Malaysian contingent to come home with many victories, but regardless, good luck to all athletes!

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Code Geass Genesic Re;Code adds Renya of the Darkness characters

As with any good franchise based gacha game, Code Geass Genesic Re;Code has added in the characters from Renya of the Darkness, a spin-off manga, specifically Renya himself and Futaba Sumeragi. For the unfamiliar, Renya possesses a mechanical left arm and has been training in a hidden village to master the arts of ninjutsu. He meets C.C. when the village is attacked and his friends captured, but her attempts to bestow power on Renya devolves into a curse instead.

Code Geass Genesic Re;Code is expected to launch sometime Spring 2021. The official website is hosting a “Challenge from Zero” game, where enthusiasts can endeavour to solve a mystery left by Zero. Hints to solve the mystery will be released weekly, though of course, you can still try to solve it earlier. Participants will need to follow the official Twitter as well, and stand a chance to win 1 million yen, or an illustration from Takahiro Kimura. The prize money will be distributed into 6, with one person getting 500,000 yen and the rest 100,000. Presumably the event has already ended in February with the prizes to be distributed in March, but you can still attempt the puzzle, of which at the time of writing, 992 have solved it. You can try it out here.

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Otherwise, official sources have yet to reveal the nature of the gameplay, so stay tuned on that front.

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Fruit Ninja Tournament Edition Slices its way to Amazon Champions of Fire!

Fruit Ninja is a casual game developed by Halfbrick Studios. They have released two versions of the game. One’s free and the other is paid. Players have been complaining about the paid Fruit Ninja not being updated whereas the free version was updated instead. Since then, Halfbrick replied in a twitter comment stating that they are working on an update specially for the paid version.

Thus, Fruit Ninja Tournament Edition was revealed. In the Amazon Champion of Fire Invitational video, Fruit Ninja was revealed as one of the games that will be part of the casual E-sports event. There was not much info on what are the updates or changes done for the title. However Halfbrick stated that it is their first casual PVP game that will be infiltrating into the E-sports scene. Currently Halfbrick is looking for beta testers and you can help them by signing up!

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The Amazon Champion of Fire is an E-sports for casual games that has a prize money of $100,000 up for grabs! If you have what it takes to be in the casual games competitive scene, go for it! You can download the Fruit Ninja Free to practice your game!
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Digital Braves is looking for a Human Resources Executive? Do You want to work in Human Resources? And do you like video games?

Here’s a job that gives you both. Organizing a group of journalists, editors, and writers interesting in gaming, tech, anime, movies, and all other things geeky.

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Here are the details on what the job entails:
Job Description
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Perform full spectrum of HR functions which include recruitment, payroll, compensation & benefits.
Liaise and respond to any government or third-party agencies relating to payroll.
Assist in office administrative duties.
Ensure proper records, documentation, and filings.
Coordinate the recruitment and termination of employees.
Any other related duties assigned by the management team.
Able to speak and write in both English and Chinese

Job Requirement

Excellent written and verbal command of English and Mandarin
Strong planning, analytical and critical thinking skills
Prior knowledge of digital marketing and the gaming industry is an added advantage
Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

If you believe you meet the requirements to be a human resources executive at Digital Braves, go to the Career Braves Website to apply.
We wish the best of luck to all potential applicants, and who knows perhaps we’ll even end up working together!
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A Portable Pickup – HyperX Alloy Origins 60% Keyboard Review

HyperX has just added the HyperX Alloy Origins 60% to their growing list of keyboard collection, here is our review on it to see how it fares with other HyperX keyboards.

Features

RM 499 (Official HyperX reseller on Shopee)
Petite 60% form factor
HyperX mechanical switches
Full aircraft-grade aluminum body
Double shot PBT keycaps with side-printed secondary functions
RGB backlit keys with radiant lighting effects
Advanced customization with HyperX NGENUITY software
Three adjustable keyboard angles and detachable USB-C cable
Included keycap puller and additional keycaps
Onboard memory
Game Mode, 100% anti-ghosting, and N-key rollover functionalities
Multi-platform compatibility

Design

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The HyperX Alloy Origin 60% is relatively small in design as compared to other 60% keyboards that are currently available in the market. Its overall size is about as wide as a laptop and the key are limited to the “bare essentials”, as it lacks your regular arrow keys or the function keys.
The additional keycaps for the Alloy Origin 60% are for the ESC key where users can opt to swap out for the HyperX logo, as well as with the Spacebar key which also brands the HyperX logo along with an “oil-like” wavy line design.
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Having linear red switches, the keyboard comes with an Fn key, can act as a double up as other hotkeys since the usual F1-F10 keys not included in with 60% keyboards.
The key on the keyboard has a minimalistic design as compared to a fully-sized keyboard, most likely to fit the theme of being a smaller keyboard. An example to that is that the Tab, Caps Lock, & Shift keys only have symbols rather than having both text and symbols.

An interesting thing to note is that the HyperX Alloy Origin 60% has 2 levels of stand adjustments where I personally think the first level is good enough. When using the second level, the elevation of the keyboard position feels a bit too tall for my personal liking.
But if you rather have it laid out flatly on your desk, the keyboard has rubber on the back so it won’t slip around easily.
Being a wired keyboard, it has a USB Type-C port at the back. As for someone who tends to use wired keyboards, I personally think the wire for this keyboard is a bit too long, especially if you’re planning on using it with a laptop. But I think it’s fine if you were to plug it for desktop usage.
The HyperX Alloy Origin 60% has backlit RGB lights for its keys, with the colours by default passes through the keys in a wave-like pattern. The lights by default is relatively bright but users can tweak with the brightness of the lights through the NGENUITY software.
Usage
Personally, as someone who is used to 80% keyboards, I feel like the HyperX Alloy Origins 60% is a bit too cramped if you were to compare it to your usual keyboard on laptop devices, even though it’s about the same size.
When trying to type on the keyboard, I feel like it’s fine as I am able to type around the same speed as I were to type on my usual 80% keyboard besides having the feeling of being somewhat “cramped”, though it’s not that hard to get used to.
Another personal gripe that I have is that it’s kind of awkward for me to get used to not being able to use the arrow keys without needing to use Fn key hotkeys. The Fn key is pretty accessible through your right little finger. Aside from the Function keys, most of the Fn key commands are concentrated on the right side which can be annoying if you’re left-handed.
Although, the keyboard keys does feel “Clicky” enough for me, which I enjoy a lot. It feels just as right as it’s loud enough to feel satisfying but it’s doesn’t potentially distract other people while working.
But admittedly, I would only use this keyboard mostly for typing purposes as the lack of “direct access” to other keys makes rebinding an annoying chore, especially if you’re going to play the critically acclaimed MMORPG – Final Fantasy XIV, like I do.
Customisation

Through the HyperX NGENUITY software, you can play around with the features such as light settings, keybind settings and the Light Sync with other HyperX products, Brightness, Present Accessibility, as well as Game Mode.
For the light effects, users can either have the colours be going all across the keyboard, or select specific zones to go cycle through the colour effect.
You can add a single additional effect (e.g. Fire, Explosion, Fade) so that whenever you press the keys, the lights will change to the pre-set colour (e.g. with a Red Fire effect, whenever you type, the Red light will override lights in the specific area around the pressed key). The speed of the cycling or the overall keyboard light cycling effect can likewise be changed.

For light profiles, you can save them but can’t actually rename them. You can only set them to profiles you can apply with the Fn key (the profiles are mapped to the Fn + J K L keys by default), which means only 3 profiles can be saved at all times. The light preview is instant, so you can see the effects on both the keyboard in front of you and the preview in NGENUITY.
The keybinds should be pretty self explanatory: Reassign either the regular keys or the Fn keys, and save it to a particular profile.
Last but not least is Game Mode. You can turn it off and on through NGENUITY or through the Fn key shortcut. Game Mode will turn off specific keybind combinations, but as far as I can see, you can’t customize if there are other keys you want to turn off.
Verdict
Aside from its small build, there’s nothing bad about this keyboard. It’s relatively easy to customise the lighting effects for that extra “Gamer” feel, and users can have an easy time with rebinding keys through the NGENUITY software.
The keyboard is pretty comfortable, but the double function keys are a double-edged sword. It’s good because it allows the keyboard to be kept in as a small form and the easy rebinding feature means you can use the Fn keys for just about anything you need it to be. But one the flip side, the keyboard’s small stature does mean that you need to reach for the Fn keys, which can be a bit awkward. I personally wouldn’t recommend using this keyboard if you want to use more complicated macros.
All in all, if you’re looking for an external keyboard that is extremely portable and easy to carry about your daily lives, then by all means get the HyperX Alloy Origins 60% keyboard.

For those who are interesting in picking up the HyperX Alloy Origins after reading through our review, you can do purchase it her from the official HyperX website.
Alternatively, you can pick it up through the official HyperX reseller through Shopee.

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Genshin Developers Discussion for version 1.2

Ahead of the next version update, Genshin Impact has released a new Developers Discussion before 1.2 hits, which you can check out here. Leaks have seemingly confirmed that Ganyu and Albedo will be available for the update, as well as a new Dragonspine Mountain region, presumably with an associated quest in the vein of Unreconciled Stars. In any case, here are the quick hits to come:

A chat function will be available to message your friends through the Friends screen or a shortcut button

If your friend is offline, they will receive the message the next time they log in

You’ll be able to select a friend’s avatar and add a name to them in a note

For those who have friends who often change their nicknames. The note will only show up for you

Trackable pins for Custom Pins are in the works

Only one pin can be tracked at a time

Repeatable domains from inside the domain will be available in 1.2
Domain and Ley Line Outcrop rewards will be added straight to your inventory
Auto play dialogue to automatically progress to the next line once the current audio line is done

Will pause when dialogue options appear then continue to auto-play
BP screen animation skip will also be available

Travel Log added to archive to re-read and play back dialogue from completed quests
Freely leave co-op without interrupting the battle for other players

Host can also disband Co-Op teams by returning to Single Player Mode

1 Acquaint Fate will be given out for ascending characters at level 20, 50 and 70

Claim rewards from previously ascended characters from the Ascension Materials Preview screen

There’ll be more info to come of course, so stay tuned to the Genshin portals and chew over this discussion post before 1.2 hits.

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Genshin ImpactPublisher: miHoYoDeveloper: miHoYoRelease Date: 2020-09-28Android, iOS, PlayStation 4
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.

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

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