Razer Huntsman V2 / V2 Tenkeyless Review: The keys go a-clicking

Razer has certainly deemed it time to update its Huntsman keyboard line, rolling out the Razer Huntsman V2 and the Razer Huntsman V2 Tenkeyless. Both these keyboards use Optical Gaming, and design wise, look pretty simple. The regular Huntsman V2 has the full works with the numpad, media control and a multi-function digital dial to the right, while the Tenkeyless loses the numpad.

RAZER HUNTSMAN V2 TENKEYLESS
By virtue of design, this one is the smaller of the duo with a 65% form factor. It carries the basic necessities of a keyboard, sans function key, numpad, and reduced buttons set above the arrow keys – in this case consisting of Del, Pg Up, Pg Dn and Ins, with a Razer logo sandwiched between. It can feel surprisingly heavy for its size, though not by much. The keyboard itself is kept nice and clean-looking overall and as always, you can tweak the RGB lighting through Razer Synapse.

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Considering it’s more geared for portability, the rubber padding on the bottom is very much appreciated to prevent it from slipping around no matter the surface you happen to place it on. It’s got a stand with two levels of adjustment, the first level barely having much difference than being flat on a surface. Since it’s not a wireless keyboard, there’s no space for a receiver.
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The RGB areas are for the buttons and the logos, which you can set profiles to. One gripe is that it’s not easy to tell if the Caps Lock is active or not due to the lack of the notifying lights usually at the top of a keyboard. There aren’t sound cues either, so you’d have to test it for yourself. As with other compact keyboards, you will need to use the Fn key in lieu of dedicated Function keys. It has Gaming Mode too, to disable any buttons you might accidentally press. This mode does have an indicator light, with the exact settings you can tweak through Razer Synapse.
RAZER HUNTSMAN V2
This is the full-sized compatriot, and by that alone, it looks very different because of how many more buttons you get. As mentioned, it has a numpad, media control buttons and a multi-function digital dial. While you’d normally expect the light indicators to be at the top, the Huntsman V2 places them above the arrow keys instead. The rubber padding is in place alongside the little stand with the same degree of adjustment as its Tenkeyless compatriot. The logo isn’t emblazoned on the keyboard itself, instead displaying the “By Gamers. For Gamers.” motto, the logo relegated to the middle of the wrist rest.

It’s easier to see what modes or keys are active for the full-sized Huntsman for that convenience. Otherwise, its other functions in the Media Control buttons let you play / pause / skip tracks, with the digital dial by default adjusts audio volume. You can press it to mute or unmute as needed, the light turning red if you’re muted.

As I said earlier, this Huntsman v2 has Media Control Buttons. You can use the buttons to play/pause a music track or skip tracks backwards and forward. While the Multi-function Digital Dial by default is rotate it to increase or decrease the volume audio, or press it to mute and unmute the audio output. The dial will light up in red colour when the audio output is muted.
USER EXPERIENCE
The Tenkeyless version doesn’t have a very loud clicky sound, giving the impression of typing on a laptop. It utilizes Razer’s Linear Optical Switch Gen-2 – for lighting fast actuation with smooth, silent keystrokes. Typing is comfortable, but less so for gaming due to how close the keys are. However, getting used to the keyboard helps to reduce what discomfort there is, likely a bigger concern for those who have bigger fingers. It’s definitely suited for FPS gamers which rarely utilizes Function keys, and the lack of a numpad means there’s more space for any sweeping mouse movements depending on your preference. The Esc key is also next to the 1 key for easy access.

The Razer Huntsman V2 is not only larger than its Tenkeyless version, it also has different switches, instead using the Razer Clicky Optical Switches for lighting fast actuation with crisp, tactile feedback. It lets you enjoy quick, snappy keystrokes with satisfying sounds, while being lighter than traditional mechanical switches and boasting up to true 8000Hz polling rate for lower input latency. The size allows the keys to be more comfortably distanced and have more buttons for various convenient access. If you prefer louder keyboard sounds, then the full-sized version should be your pick.
Both the keyboards pack their own Ergonomic wrist rests, likewise with their minute differences. The Tenkeyless version just needs to be positioned below the keyboard and you can slide it in, with a comfortable and appropriately supportive cushion. The Huntsman V2’s rest has this somewhat magnetic slide to attach to the keyboard, with a cushion that feels thinner and less comfortable. This would probably differ depending on what your preference is.

As mentioned, both can be customized through Razer Synapse. Besides the lighting, you can change button functions, a time to dim the lights, or to turn off after a period of inactivity. Don’t forget the gaming mode!
IN CLOSING
Either version has their own pros and cons. The Tenkeyless’ switches would be preferable for someone who likes something quieter, but the lack of keys stemming from its compact design can restrict its use for games that require a wider spread of buttons. The full-sized Razer Huntsman V2 can provide an overall “best” experience with more flexible usage, with points of contention being the sound and a somewhat uncomfortable wrist rest.
Basically, pick the one that would best suit your typical use, because they are both good at what they do: being highly customizable gaming keyboards.
Learn more about the keyboards on the official website:

Razer Huntsman V2

Razer Huntsman V2 Optical Gaming Keyboard (Clicky Purple Switch) RM899
Razer Huntsman V2 Optical Gaming Keyboard (Linear Red Switch) RM949

Razer Huntsman V2 Tenkeyless

Razer Huntsman V2 Tenkeyless Optical Gaming Keyboard (Clicky Purple Switch) RM699
Razer Huntsman V2 Tenkeyless Optical Gaming Keyboard (Linear Red Switch) RM749

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Summoners War: Chronicles announced for smartphones and PC

Developer Com2uS has just announced that it will be launching Summoners War: Chronicles for Android, iOS and PC platforms. As the latest entry in the Summoners War series, this MMORPG serves to expand its universe with new Summoners and “Party Play” style battles.

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A detailed description of what to expect from the final release as follows:
A New World for Adventurous Summoners
Summoners War: Chronicles is a brand new MMORPG and a pivotal addition to the universe of Summoners War. Players will find themselves in a time before both Sky Arena and Lost Centuria, where they get to choose one of three Summoners, each equipped with unique skills and different appearances. As they go on their adventures, the Summoners’ team will consist of up to three monsters. The distinct battle skills they possess can lead to a variety of different experiences.
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Familiar Monsters in a Colorful Open World
As they venture through sheer endless continents, players will encounter grasslands, deserts, elven forests, glaciers, volcanos, and more immersive surroundings with unique attributes. But they need to be careful: Once players enter the Region Dungeons, they will be facing side quests such as traps and puzzles, before this they must collect their remaining strength to face off against powerful bosses.
In Summoners War: Chronicles, players will meet various known monsters from Sky Arena, and creatures that are new to the world of Summoners War. Their monster decks can be formed strategically, since the skills and appearances of each monster will depend on their attributes.
Combining Forces
Players of Summoners War: Chronicles will be able to bring together friends or other Summoners they encounter along their way for cooperative gameplay. In Raids, players will form a party to attack a boss and collect rare rewards, while in Field Boss they must defeat a boss alongside many other Summoners to collect rewards based on the contribution they made.
Player vs Player
Naturally, Summoners War: Chronicles will offer a wide choice of PvP challenges: Arena, Real-Time Arena, and 2vs2 Real-Time Arena, where players will compete against other Summoners and utilize their individual monster decks to carry off the victory.
For more information on the game, be sure to drop by the official website.

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Sonic The Hedgehog Official Tribute Album Is Now Available For Purchase

‘Sonic the Hedgehog Tribute’ the official tribute album for the popular video game adaptation Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has now been released on the 19th of August.

The album was made by Masato Nakamura, the composer of the soundtracks for the original Genesis games Sonic The Hedgehog and Sonic The Hedgehog 2. It is available via digital distribution worldwide from its official website.

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‘Sonic the Hedgehog Tribute’ Album Cover
The album will contain a total of eight songs all based on music that appears in the Sonic movie or games. These songs have been covered by several prominent Japanese artists.

UP ON THE GREEN HILL from Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone – MASADO and MIWASCO Version / DREAMS COME TRUE
Sonic Special Stage (PKCZ® REMIX) / PKCZ®
Green Hill Zone – Banvox Version – / banvox
Follow The Wind (Casino Night Zone) / WONK
Scrap Brain Zone / Daisuke Kaminaga (WagakkiBand) feat.FAMIKOTO
Game Result (kz covered) / kz (livetune）
Faster Than Light (Star Light Zone) / Vicke Blanka
SWEET DREAM feat.AKON – MASADO and MIWASCO Version / DREAMS COME TRUE

The ‘Sonic the Hedgehog Tribute’ album will also feature two completely new songs by DREAM COME TRUE! The J-Pop band of Masato Nakamura.
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The movie Sonic The Hedgehog 2 was released in cinemas this year, grossing over $331.64 million at the global box office, making it the highest grossing video game movie of all time.

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MSI Stealth 15M 2022: Your unsung heroic companion

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The MSI Stealth 15M returns for its 2022 iteration, a refresh announced during MSI’s CES 2022 outing. To keep up with the times, it comes sneaking in with a 12th Gen Intel Core processor. Has that piqued your interest? Read on to see what this laptop brings.

SPECIFICATIONS IN BRIEF

                                        MODEL

                                        MSI STEALTH 15M 2022

                                        CPU

                                        12th Gen Intel Core i7-1270P

                                        GPU

                                        NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

                                        RAM

                                        32GB DDR4 3200MHz

                                        ROM

                                        1TB SSD (PCIe Gen 4)

                                        DISPLAY

                                        15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS-Level 144Hz

                                        WEIGHT

                                        1.8kg

                                        SIZE

                                        18.2mm

DESIGN
Much like its predecessor, the MSI Stealth 15M doesn’t shout Gaming Laptop, sticking to its simple, stylish carbon gray chassis. The logo on the back has been changed from a blacked-out logo to a slightly protruding badge to give it a fancier decal. The large vents on the back and sides might tip you off that it’s more than it appears, but really, if you wanted the understated look for your gaming laptop, the Stealth 15M delivers again. If you’re familiar with MSI’s Mystic Light, it’s not here.

It’s also lowkey in the aspects that matter, being one of the lightest and thinnest gaming laptops out in the market. At 1.8kg and 18.2mm thin, it’s more compact than most of its peers. It’s not lagging behind in terms of connectivity options either, offering a microSD card slot, a USB Type-A, and an audio combo jack on the left with the charging port, and a USB-C port with DisplayPort, a Thunderbolt 4 port, USB Type-A, and an HDMI 2.0 port on the right.
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That said about the lack of RGB lighting, the laptop does have a 4-zone lighting backlit keyboard over the external lighting strips. It doesn’t have the fancy customization settings, just on and off and brightness slider, if you thought of going a little spicier sometimes. Typical with new machines, the keyboard takes a little time getting used to, but on its own, the keys are nicely spaced out, comfortable to use, and responsive. The trackpad is likewise great for any quick on-the-go tasks when you don’t have your mouse.

DISPLAY AND SPEAKERS
The 1080P FHD+ IPS panel with 144Hz refresh rate is well suited for the large variety of uses it’ll most definitely find itself in. Most if not all of your games are going to look great, and the supported refresh rate will help you keep up the pace. It does falter some should you want to do some editing tasks, as it’s not 100% colour accurate. Its brightness level is serviceable, but perhaps not as much as you’d prefer. In line with its relative portability, the display’s matte finish is excellent for outdoors use to reduce glare.

Making things more exciting is the MSI exclusive Matrix Display technology, which supports Multi-display Mode and Surround View Mode:

Multi-display: Multiple displays shown on multiple monitors (including the built-in display) individually.
Surround View: Current display shown across multiple monitors at once

The speakers are Nahimic Hi-Res ones; they sound great, though don’t expect it to hit the same levels as an actual home theater set. It’s better for things with more ‘bombastic’ sounds, like playing God of War or some movie sessions with friends, over capturing the finer cues. If you need to listen out for more precise sounds, you can always have on your headphones.
PERFORMANCE
All that said and done, the MSI Stealth 15M is touted to be your portable, understated, gaming and working companion. Looking at the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1270P processor (Alder Lake), an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, these sure sound good enough for AAA games. The Alder Lake mobile processors are themselves focused on lightweight, portable computers. Using a new architecture called big.LITTLE with an increase in IPC (instructions per cycle/clock) and extra processing power, generally it’s much more efficient with everyday use and multitasking, while also running significantly more efficiently than previous CPUs. Here are the benchmark numbers:
PCMARK 10: 7792

GEEKBENCH: SINGLE CORE 1665, MULTI CORE 9328

3DMARK: FIRE STRIKE 15240, TIME SPY 6704

Now, it’s time for the gaming tryouts. All games are played on Ultra settings, featuring the PC port of God of War with ray tracing, Monster Hunter Rise for a less intensive game, and Apex Legends to try out something fast paced.
GOD OF WAR (1080P, ULTRA, DLSS OFF): 55 – 60 FPS

MONSTER HUNTER RISE (1080P, ULTRA): 110 – 115 FPS

APEX LEGENDS (1080P, ULTRA): 115 – 120 FPS

God of War at Ultra seemed like a tall task for this laptop, but looking at that frame rate with DLSS off, it’s far surpassing expectations. With DLSS on and tuning down settings to Medium naturally will see marked increased performance, but an average of 60 FPS on Ultra for God of War by itself should be enough to prove it can run its peers like Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone, and the like, without problem.
With that shining proof of performance, Apex Legends and Monster Hunter Rise is no sweat. Sure, the average frame rate can dip when the effects really start covering the entire screen, but that’s something understandable, and it won’t drop to single digits and freeze up even in that occasion. To be completely safe, Medium settings is perfectly serviceable. Rest assured that Ultra is well within the realm of the MSI Stealth 15M’s capabilities.
HARDWARE
A gaming laptop has a tendency to get real toasty, more so for a more compact laptop where the parts are packed close together. Here’s where your concerns can be dispelled: God of War on Ultra can make the temperature go up, but it’s hardly at a level you might consider uncomfortable. Think of the equivalent of a hot water bottle, and you get the idea.

Turbo Mode on gaming laptops aren’t always the catch-all for the best heat dissipation, and here’s the MSI Stealth 15M blowing its competitors out of the water. The price to pay comes in really loud fans but then again, they’re just doing their job, and damn well at that.
The battery life is about as you expect, lasting an hour and 10 minutes running the PCMark 10 Gaming battery test. In this aspect, it’s the same as the other gaming laptops out there.
COMPANION SOFTWARE
The latest MSI Center now has AI modes, and is very easy to manage. You can enjoy the usual quick access to game-specific presets, system presets, feature toggles, RAM Cleaner, and Disk Cleaning. The new Smart Auto Power is one of the new AI software features, adjusting the laptop’s performance dynamically according to the program it’s running. It’s convenient if you’re not well versed in tech, or simply lazy to tweak the settings manually, which remains an option.

Additionally, there’s a “Silent” mode, that will keep the fans quiet at 15dB to avoid unwanted noise. The system microphone will measure the ambient noise which then adjusts the cooling. MSI touts a 30% boost in performance when in Silent mode even after the fact we mentioned how loud the fans can go when at peak performance.
Last but not least, the MSI App Player comes pre-installed as a built-in Android emulator to play your mobile games on your laptop. Especially useful when you’re running the gamut of gacha games for daily log ins and the like.
CLOSING THOUGHTS

As always, the MSI Stealth 15M keeps its compact size and minimalist design while retaining its incredible performance for those looking for a lowkey look without sacrificing power. The keyboard is comfortable, and the decent port selection makes it well on its way to be a great working companion.
When it comes to gaming, it’s got you covered with AAA RTX gaming capabilities and Android emulator for your mobile games for the best of both worlds. The battery life isn’t anything to shout about, but if you’re a laptop gamer, you’ll have come to expect this.
All in all, it’s a 100% highly recommended laptop! Stay tuned to its Malaysian release!
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ASUS ROG Phone will be arriving to Malaysia in October?

Not long ago we were saying that ASUS ROG Phone will launch in Taiwan at around RM4300 / RM3600, and now it seems like it is coming to Malaysia very soon as well! According to TechNave, ASUS ROG Phone (ZS600KL) has recently been registered in SIRIM’s database, which this indicates a great possibility to see the phone launching in Malaysia in October!

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As a refresher, ROG Phone is one of the most powerful gaming phone in the market with its gaming-focused specs. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 CPU processor and 8GB RAM, also featuring the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU optimized for gaming. Moreover, it is coming with a 6″ AMOLED touchscreen display as well as the GameCool vapour-chamber cooling system and a detachable AeroActive Cooler.

Although the launch date and price in Malaysia is not set yet, but now we know it is definitely coming to Malaysia and it won’t be long. Are you excited to experience the phone in Malaysia? Tell us in the comment section below! You can check out our hands-on impression for more details about the phone too, or stay tuned to ROG official Facebook for the latest updates.

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PS5 Users Will Get Game Trials, Letting Them Try Out Some Titles With A Catch

Playstation has announced a new feature for PS5 users called Game Trials, letting fans try out a game ahead of purchasing it, with progress carrying over into the main title.

The announcement was seemingly made in a low-key manner, with some users receiving emails about the new feature.

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It looks like game studios will have to manually opt in to make their games available for the Game Trials feature- right now the only two titles available for it are Death Stranding Director’s Cut as well as Sackboy: A Big Adventure.
There’s a huge catch to the feature though- for one, it looks like Game Trials are only available for PS5 users. Two, each trial is time-limited, with players getting only 6 hours on Death Stranding while Sackboy is five hours.
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The real kicker is in the fine print though: This isn’t 6 hours of playtime, but rather 6 hours since triggering the game’s download. Considering the size of titles like Death Stranding, you’re probably going to be clocking way less playtime than you’d like, made only worse by just how cutscene-heavy Kojima’s open world adventure is.
Finally, it looks like which games will be available for Trials will also be time-limited. According to PushSquare, Death Stranding and Sackboy will no longer be available to try after October 28th.

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ESL One Malaysia 2022 at Genting announced for August

ESL One Malaysia 2022 returns to the Arena of Stars in Resorts World Genting, 4 years since ESL One Genting 2018. This event is not part of the Dota Pro Circuit, so teams will be able to test their skills prior to The International 11 at Singapore while vying for their share of the US$400,000 prize pool.

Starting 23 August 2022, the group stage will feature 12 of the world’s best Dota 2 teams in a best-of-two round-robin format. They will compete for 8 playoff spots, moving into a best-of-three double-elimination format, culminating into a best-of-five grand final. The playoffs will be in front of a live audience at the Arena of Stars.

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“When we hosted ESL One in Genting back in 2017 and 2018, the fans brought along an amazing atmosphere and the place has kept a special place in our hearts ever since. Returning the fantastic world of Dota 2 to the Arena of Stars is a great opportunity and we are thrilled to invite everyone for another amazing esports experience.”
Artem Bykov, General Manager, Game Management at ESL Gaming
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“Esports across South East Asia has seen enormous growth online in the last two years, during a time when live events haven’t been possible in the region. It’s exciting to finally be able to offer fans throughout the region the ability to connect in-person again, as we return to stadium-scale esports events with ESL One Malaysia.”
Nick Vanzetti, Senior Vice President of Asia-Pacific Japan at ESL Gaming
“We are pleased to co-host the massive return of ESL One, a much-anticipated tournament for e-sports enthusiasts this side of the region. Arena of Stars has been an iconic go-to-venue for prominent events since its inception and fans of ESL One can certainly look forward to a spectacular come-back tournament.”
Roger Ong, Assistant Vice President for Entertainment & Events, Resorts World Genting
Ticket sales for ESL One Malaysia 2022 opens 10 June 2022, 15:00 MYT. Day and weekend tickets will be available, ranging between RM69 to RM399. Full details will be available through the event website.

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The King of Fighters All-Star launches in Japan for iOS and Android

Last week, SNK and Netmarble have announced an official release date for their upcoming action RPG The King of Fighters All-Star which it falls on 26 July, as well as an early-access pre-opening 2 days prior. The game is now out in Japan as promised, and you can play the pre-opening while waiting for its official service to launch on 26 July.

To recap, The King of Fighters All-Star is a mobile ARPG with the appearance of iconic Fighters from The King of Fighters ’94 to The King of Fighters XIII. You can perform the flashy super moves and exciting combo action easily with its easy-to-use controls, while an original story and characters specially created for The King of Fighters All-Star will be featured too.

Although the official service is not live yet, the pre-opening allows you to access all the in-game content and claim your pre-registration rewards. You will be able to carry your progress or data from the pre-opening to the official service, but noted that you might face several maintenances or be required to update multiple times before the game is officially live 2 days later.
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Super Robot Wars 30th anniversary title on the horizon?

Spotted on PlayAsia, listings for a Super Robot Wars 30th anniversary have surfaced for the Playstation 5, Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Bandai Namco, who is the series publisher, has not yet announced such a 30th anniversary commemoration title for Super Robot Wars. If we do keep in mind the series’ anniversary date – 20 April 2021 – it is entirely possible there would be a new title either way to celebrate the milestone and to release before then.

There’s been many titles for the series of course, across PC, Nintendo systems, Playstation and Xbox, even mobile – the latter being Super Robot Wars DD. We’ll keep an eye out to see what comes out of this

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The Last of Us Part 1 Remake Q&A with Matthew Gallant and Shaun Escayg – Timeless, with a fresh coat of paint

Rebuilding a classic certainly doesn’t sound like an easy task, but that’s what the The Last of Us Part 1 remake is. With us today is Matthew Gallant, Game Director, and Shaun Escayg, Creative Director. Naturally, we had to ask a few questions of them about putting together a title that people have strong memories of.

Interview has been edited for clarity. Check out our review of the remake here!

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The original release of The Last of Us was in 2013, which then got a Remastered version for PS4. What made you decide to remake Part 1?
Shaun Escayg: When we wrapped up Part 2, there was a lot of rumbles in the studio where we thought, “Wouldn’t it be awesome if fans new and old, and ourselves, have the ability to play Part 1 and 2 without the large gap of visual quality, fidelity and technology?”. The original was made for the PS3 after all, and we felt it super important to expand our Part 2 accessibility features into Part 1.
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We wanted to approach this carefully because we have this responsibility to do the original game justice. We started with the premise of “staying absolutely faithful to the core experience, preserving all we love about the original”, but build it up using the decade of artistic and technological development of Part 2. We overhauled everything with a new art direction, lighting, redesigned characters, improved animations and facial performances to better match the original performance. We now have more sophisticated tech to capture the subtle nuance to heighten the core experience of our beloved game.

Was there any discussion during the development process to add anything significantly new to the story?
Shaun Escayg: We had this tug of war with the team because not everything that could be added would actually heighten or change the experience. At one point, the Military City had a sort of reimagining to add trees, overgrowth, and kind of make the spaces prettier. It’s a natural instinct to want to improve, but contextually, it started to lose the feeling of being ‘inside the military’ and ‘outside’. It’s a safe haven for humanity but resources are slim. If there was a tree, it would be cut down. What made the place oppressive is the fact there wasn’t much greenery and overgrowth, compared to outside where it’s lush, but dangerous. It’s a subtle but important narrative context that we needed to retain.
We always had to ask ourselves if we were making the original experience better, or making it different in ways that ruined the pillars of the original game.
Matthew Gallant: We had to think about which aspects were dated now. The story, performances, voices, story beats, wasn’t one of those. They’re timeless, compared to the underlying technology of the original game. What we wanted to do was rebuild it with stronger tech, gameplay, and artistic foundation to deliver the original story at its highest level possibleWas there any part of the game that was especially challenging to redesign?
Matthew Gallant: I can speak about a couple of fights; two of the Infected had significant improvements from Part 2 that we brought over to Part 1. First is the Stalkers, that didn’t feel any different from Runners due to memory and processing limitations, and players didn’t realize they were a different enemy type. We gave them unique looks and creepy animations in Part 2, so now the Part 1 fight is one of my favourite fights, to get to play against these fully realized enemies. You can use 3D Audio to hear them sneaking behind you to really enhance the experience.
We also improved the Bloater. In Part 2, we added a charge move which is now in Part 1. The iconic gym area now has tons more physics so the Bloater’s acid bomb can now send objects flying left and right. You’ll get to experience the fight with more interactivity thanks to the next-gen treatment.
What else did the team pay extra attention to in the remake?
Shaun Escayg: The most challenging thing is about being selective about what we add or don’t add to the remake, and managing that was our most difficult task. There were spaces we definitely knew we were limited by technology: adding more enemies can create the feeling of being trapped, or more subtle reimaginings in lighting with more consistency across levels as drastic changes affects the mood and tone. It’s a delicate dance of improving the original experience, but not transform it too much out of context.

It seems a little early to remake the game. Why did you decide to do so, as well as increase the price?
Shaun Escayg: The price isn’t either of our wheelhouses, but I can tell you what we did. Remaking The Last of Us needed us to overhaul every aspect of the game that we couldn’t realize it completely the first time. This is our opportunity to redesign and reimagine the game, rebuilding our characters to be more realistic, expressive, detailed. You get to see all the subtle nuances; our animator, Eric Baldwin, did such a fantastic job crafting the moment where Ellie stops dancing and looks starry-eyed at Riley, and you get to see the conflict in her eyes it dawns on her how much she’s enjoying the moment, and also realizing that she’d be losing her only friend, the love of her life, to the Fireflies.
A lot of passion has gone into pushing the emotional depth for the experience.
Matthew Gallant: We’ve basically made Part 1 match in visual fidelity, technology, etc., to all the other modern PS5 games at its core.
Part 2 was a PS4 title, so why is Part 1’s remake PS5 only and not a cross-gen title? Are there PS5 only elements?
Matthew Gallant: It’s basically much what we already talked about with regards to pushing the fidelity of the game and delivering the story to the highest level possible with all the latest technology; 3D audio, haptics, details, as the core to the vision of what we want this game to be.
What can you tell us about the new modes like Permadeath, or Speedrun?
Matthew Gallant: First of all, for Speedrun mode, it was an idea one of our design team members pitched as he’s really involved in the game’s speedrunning scene and knows what they look for in terms of functionality in optimizing and verifying runs. We consulted with speedrunners to ask what they wanted to see in a mode like this. I hope for the general audience who don’t follow speedrunning, like myself, could check out the detailed tracking we have when finishing chapters in speedrun mode, showing your personal best time. Your best time will be shown in an activity card which you can then compare with other people on your friends’ list for some kind of leaderboard. I think the speedrunning community are gonna dig it, and this would be a great entry point if you haven’t done speedrunning before.

Permadeath is a mode that I feel has a lot of personal investment to know that one false move means your run is over. The Last of Us already has tense, scary combat, and the stakes feel so much higher. I really enjoyed watching streamers play this mode in Part 2, so I’m thrilled that people will be able to experience it in Part 1 too.

Much thanks to Matthew Gallant and Shaun Escayg for answering our questions! With the impending release of this classic, as well as the near future HBO series coming out, this seems like a good time as any to revisit the story with fresh eyes, quite literally! There’s a reason why this has remained so timeless, after all, so it’s time to remember why we love it so much.

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Mega Man X DiVE pre-registration celebration

As you may be aware, Mega Man X DiVE have already opened their pre-registration event, with more updates to go with it! CAPCOM has released a brand new PV for the occasion, showing the player stepping into the “Deep Log” of the game and encountering each boss from the Mega Man X series games. You can also see glimpses into the brand-new “Co-op” and “PVP” mode! Stay tuned to the end of the video for something mysterious…

Stand a chance to win the autograph of Ueda Reina, who lends her voice to RiCO, your friendly navigator. The development team has mentioned about wanting to express RiCO’s passion and energy, and needed to bring Ueda Reina on board! Try your luck at getting the autograph, with this event open until 20 February 2020. You will need to share a specific post to enter.

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Last but not least, the “Weapons Design Competition” winners have been revealed! After one and a half months of voting, the results are in! The development team has been impressed by the talent displayed by the submissions, which nevertheless had to be narrowed down to merely ten out of hundreds of creations entered.
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Creations were roughly separated into two categories: one that contain details and elements from Mega Man X, and another with their own unique and creative design. Besides the vote count, originality, integrity and development ability of the creations, they will be further reviewed to see if they can be included in the game. The top three creations have a shot to be added into the proper game! See the winners here.
Be sure to join in the Mega Man X DiVE pre-registration event! You can stand a chance get Mizuno Keisuke’s autograph as well, among other things mentioned before!

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Razer Seiren Emote, A better Streaming Microphone.

With Razer pushing Seiren on different version. Now, they released a Razer Seiren Emote that will be their latest entry of Razer’s microphone franchise. Let’s have a look on their promotional video for the microphone!

From the looks, the microphone was looking nothing different from the last model, except for the addition of a LED panel. The design of the mic are heavily for preferred for those who uses condenser mics for live streaming purposes such as Twitch streamers. With the Razer Streamer Companion App, the display itself has more then 100 static or animated preset emoji or you can create your own ones from scratch.

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Razer Streamer Companion App allows you to set different emojis for different alerts, chat messages, follows, donations and more. Like in the video, the microphone LED panel will display emote based on your settings. You can set any emote as you like, I would want to see more pepe or trihard7 emote in streams. This would probably make the stream more interesting and fun as well!
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With the new and improved Razer Seiren Emote, a new pickup pattern will ensure you a crisps voice quality and and a near 0 background noise. The Razen Seiren Emote also has a thick gooseneck that will provide extra height or bend to comfortably position it to your preference. With the trend of plug and play, this microphone will also feature the same functionality as well.

Razer Seiren Emote also features a built in shock mount that will help you out in a lot of scenarios. There are too many time that streamers and people who uses a normal microphone messed up when only a small vibration was shaking the table, in which causes an annoying buzz being recorded within the session. So this built in shock mount will assist in canceling near any unexpected vibrations or accidents that will cause a buzz during your recordings.
Here’s the specification for the microphone.

Microphone

Power required / consumption: 5V 500mA
Sample rate: min 44.1kHz / max 48kHz
Bit rate: 16bit
Capsules: Ø25mm condenser capsules
Polar patterns: Hypercardioid
Frequency response: 100Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity: 20mV/Pa (at 1kHz)
Max SPL: 110dB (THD < 1% at 1kHz)

Headphone Amplifier

Impedance: ≥ 16Ω
Power output (RMS): 110mW (at 16Ω)
THD: < 0.1% (at 1kHz)
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥ 100dB

Display RGB LED

8 x 8 RGB LED Matrix

System Requirements

Windows 7, 8, 10

As of how Razer’s products are always marketed as a premium product for consumers, the build quality for Razer Seiren Emote remained as one of the most top-notch in both design and sturdiness. Like a lot of the Razer’s product such as Razer Phone 2 and Razer Blackwidow X, the materials were exclusively impressive and we can assure you that the microphone can last for either a very very long time for frequent use; or a lifetime if you never feel like changing.
As of now, Razer Seiren Emote is priced at RM699. This microphone is suitable for all streamers out there that would like to make an interesting viewing experience for their viewers. As for the norms, I would like to ask your opinion on this product, do you think that it is worth it’s price?
Check out their official store and Facebook as well! Check out our coverage for the past news and review for their products as well. If your area have Lazada as one of the popular platforms for online shopping, do check out the product in Lazada, Razer have their official website there!

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King Of Fighters ALLSTAR Adds Mai Shiranui and Athena

King of Fighters ALLSTAR , the mobile RPG based off of the hit fighting game is adding two new roster-stalwarts Mai Shiranui and Athena Asamiya to its list of collectable characters. The new units are based off of their appearances in King of Fighters Special Signature.

The game, published by Netmarble, will add the two characters as part of their upcoming February update, along with various events to get upgrade materials for their fighters.

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Special Signature Mai is a Red Element Attack Type character with the top-tier Burn that is highly skilled for both Attack and Defense. Special Signature Athena is a Purple Element Defense Type character that is also capable of Attack with the top-tier Starlight. In addition to collecting new characters, players can now collect special Battle Cards themed after Special Signature Mai and Special Signature Athena, along with 3 Defense-oriented Set Cards and one new Option Card, from the in-game summons.
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The game is also releasing several events and upgrades for players in February’s update, including:

Daily Check-In Bonus (2/25 – 3/11): Log in to THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR to collect up to 1.1M Gold, and 200 Rubies.
 Score Event (2/25 – 3/11): Players can clear Chapter stages to achieve high scores and earn rewards. Obtainable rewards include THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR Fighter Summon Tickets and Drop Rewards like the Lady Lucky Box.
 Lady Chang Keohan Fighter Roulette (2/25 – 3/11): Log in to THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR daily for a chance to collect three Roulette tickets. Players can use tickets to spin the wheel and collect prizes, including Lady Chang Keohan and the Lady Chang Keohan Special Card.
 Super Mission Event: Players can enjoy this seven-day long event where complete specific objectives to earn rewards. Lady Billy and Lady Yashiro will appear as selectable fighters and players can collect items that can be used to upgrade these characters.

Mai Shiranui is one of the most iconic characters from King of Fighters, so it only makes sense she’d get a Special Signature unit in ALLSTAR. Similar to Terry Bogard, she’s largely overtaken series protagonist Kyo in popularity.

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The King of Fighters ALLSTARDeveloper: NetmarbleRelease Date: 2019-10-22Android, iOS
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Hello Kitty is Coming to Super Monkey Ball as DLC

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania will see a surprise playable character in the form of Hello Kitty. She will be coming to the game as paid DLC. You can buy her for $4.99. She will also be available when the game launches in October.

Hello Kitty is noticeable for being the first character added to the upcoming Super Monkey Ball game that isn’t a Sega (Or Atlus) character. Other playable guest characters include Sonic The Hedgehog, Tails, Beat from Jet Set Radio, Kazuma Kiryu from the Yakuza Series, and Morgana from Persona 5.

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Each character has a unique item that they can collect instead of the usual bananas. In Hello Kitty’s case, she’s going to be collecting apples. This is because Hello Kitty’s favorite food is apple pie and she is often depicted with apples.

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania is a collection that remakes the first three home console games in the series. It will also feature new content including a new story mode and updated gameplay mechanics.
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It will be available for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and will release on October 5th. You’ll be able to pick up Hello Kitty on the same day.
This actually isn’t the only thing Hello Kitty has crossed over with recently. It was recently announced that she’s also doing a collab with Kamen Rider.

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New lineup of Nitro and Aspire notebooks with AMD Ryzen 5000 series, Nitro also with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 GPUs

The long and short of it is Acer announcing new Nitro 5 gaming notebooks, plus new Aspire 5 and 7 notebooks, powered by AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processors for fast and efficient performance for laptops, packing up to 8 cores of processing power for low-power high-bandwidth memory with low power consumption and up to double the data rates achieved by the previous generation of RAM.

On the other hand is also the series of NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, increase energy efficiency by up to 2x, accelerate performance dramatically and introduce third-generation Max-Q technologies for thin and lightweight designs.

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Acer Nitro 5 – Get Into the Game

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Acer’s popular Nitro 5 gaming notebook line gets a significant upgrade with the addition of up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900 HX Mobile Processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 3080 Laptop GPU, a powerful combination ideal for gaming enthusiasts. Rounding out this powerful CPU/GPU combo are two slots for an M.2 PCIe and/or SATA SSD (supporting up to 2TB NVMe SSD / 2TB HDD), up to 32 GB of DDR4 3200 RAM and fast networking via Killer E2600 support and Wi-Fi 6. For gamers who want to get the most bang for their buck, the Nitro 5 contains all the key elements necessary for a no-compromises gaming experience.
The new Nitro 5 notebooks are available with 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch displays, featuring a quad high-definition (QHD) display with a 165 Hz refresh rate or a full high-definition (FHD) display with up to a 360 Hz refresh rate. With a 3 ms response time, visuals are clean with minimal ghosting. Acer also kept colors bright with a 300-nit panel that covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut, and made the screen more attractive by boosting its screen-to-body ratio to 80% with narrow 0.27-inch (7.02 mm) bezels.

Twin fans, Acer CoolBoost™ technology and four strategically placed exhaust ports keep the Nitro 5 running cool. CoolBoost™ monitors fan speed and increases it when necessary to optimize total performance. Users can monitor and manage the system in real time with NitroSense, giving them control over thermal management, fan speed and more.
Acer Aspire 7 – Powerful Performance and a Slim Design for Power Users on the Go
New models in the Aspire 7 line feature the powerful new AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processor paired with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU, making them ideally suited for the demanding needs of both professionals and enthusiasts. Its sleek understated design will appeal to those who prefer subtle styling, especially when working on the road or at a client’s office.
All that power is housed in a chassis weighing just 4.73 lbs (2.15 kg), making it portable enough to work on-the-go without compromising on performance. With up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory and up to a 1 TB PCIe SSD, it’s a powerful productivity machine that’s up for a challenge.

It also features the latest connectivity, with USB-C™ for superfast data transfer at up to 5 Gbps. Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) improves average network throughput by up to 3 times and reduces latency by up to 75 percent compared to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
Its slim design includes a stunning FHD 15.6-inch display with a narrow bezel, delivering an 81.61 percent screen-to-body ratio. Acer Color Intelligence™ and Acer ExaColor™ work in tandem to deliver highly accurate visuals. Acer Color Intelligence provides a more brilliant and vivid display with less CPU loading. It dynamically adjusts gamma and saturation in real-time to optimize screen color and brightness without clipping or over-saturation.
Lastly, its thermal design offers multiple cooling modes, ensuring the notebook runs cool and quietly. With a single touch of the shortcut “Fn+F,” the fan speed can be alternated between silent, normal or performance.
Acer Aspire 5 – Affordable Performance for Multi-Taskers

The newest Aspire 5 also features powerful new AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors, AMD Radeon™ RX 640 Graphics, 24 GB memory and up to a 1 TB M.2 PCIe SSD NVMe and/or up to a 2TB HDD. Amateur bloggers, photographers and students looking for an affordable but powerful device will find the Aspire 5 has what it takes to help them power through a bevy of applications in order to quickly and efficiently handle their multi-tasking needs.
Its slim 0.70-inch (17.95 mm) design and sandblasted aluminum cover give it a sleek polished appearance. Its narrow border design surrounds a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display, which also includes Acer BlueLightShield™ technologies to reduce the emission of potentially harmful blue light.

Like the Aspire 7, it also offers the latest connectivity with USB-C™ for superfast data transfer, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and a thermal design with multiple cooling modes.
Pricing and Availability
The 15-inch Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45) will be available in North America starting in February at USD 749.99; in EMEA [with a starting configuration of AMD Ryzen 7 Mobile Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU and a 512 GB SSD] in February starting at EUR 1,299; and in China in January starting at RMB 6,499.
The 17-inch Nitro 5 (AN517-41) will be available in North America in February starting at USD 849.99; in EMEA [with a starting configuration of AMD Ryzen 7 Mobile Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU and a 512 GB SSD] in February starting at EUR 1,299; and in China in January starting at RMB 6,499.
The Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) will be available in North America in March starting at USD 749.99; and in EMEA in February starting at EUR 899.
The Acer Aspire 5 (A515-45) will be available in North America in March starting at USD 549.99; in EMEA in February starting at EUR 699; and in China in January starting at RMB 4,999.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region.

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16 Malaysian and Singaporean teams advance through PMPL 2020 S1 Grand Finals

16 teams from Malaysia and Singapore have qualified for the PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL) 2020 S1 Grand Finals. They made it through a three-week long PMPL 2020 MY/SG S1 round robin series of matches. Qualified teams are as follows:

· Bapak Ah Esports
· Last Survivor R2K

· Yoodo Gank
· Resurgence MY

· Team Secret
· Dingoz MZ

· N.E.D Brotherhood
· XPERT MY

· Bigetron AROV
· Team No Recoil

· Geek Fam

· EVOS VIP
· FV Unbeatable Gaming
· Tara Proyecto X
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· ESG Gaming
· AXIS MPX

These 16 teams will be vying for the number one spot in the PMPL 2020 S1 Grand Finals. The winning team will be getting a USD 15,000 prize out of the USD 50,000 prize pool, which will also seed them directly into the PMPL 2020 Global Finals. That’s not all! The top three teams emerging from the Grand Finals will also be able to compete in the PMPL 2020 SEA Finals. Here, they will be competing against teams from the Southeast Asia region, which will include Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia.

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Catch the remainder of the tournament that will be running until 15 April on the official PUBG Mobile Facebook page. Watch the games streamed live and cheer on your favourite teams! Who will you be hoping to get that sweet winner winner chicken dinner?
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The mobile port of the hit battle royale game, PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. Scavenge, strategise, and defeat up to 100 players for the crown.

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Genshin Impact Community Spots Potential Phishing Scam

Recent announcements about a miHoYo data leak could potentially be a fishing scam, according to the Genshin Impact community.

In a Reddit post, user u/Veristability detailed how previously there were announcements of a website that could check if your miHoYo account had been compromised. However, redditors were quick to point out that the User IDs in their database were incomplete, as they only contained 7-8 digits instead of 9.

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The Reddit post also claims to have looked into the history of the person posting the “leaked information” and identified their history with hacking tools.
“Since the “leak file” they were using on their website turns out to be fake, it is very likely that the website is being used to phish people’s account information.” they said.
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“…Therefore, If you have used the website, please change your password immediately”, they continued.
The post also goes on to describe good practices for keeping your account secure, even when the game itself lacks tools. For example, Genshin Impact lacks 2-Factor Authentication, so once third parties have your password your account is as good as theirs.
Phishing is a common way for hackers to obtain personal information. Many phishing attempts don’t even try very hard to get it, instead preying on users who don’t do their due diligence.

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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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Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time out now on PS4 and PC

As we last reported, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Asia is releasing Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time for PlayStation 4 and PC (via Steam), it is now officially live! In the side-scrolling action JRPG, players will be able to enter the bewitching universe and solve the 7 wonder mysteries.

Since it is based on the Little Witch Academia anime series, you can expect a storyline based on the eponym show. Teaming up with Akko and her friends, you will be exploring dungeons, casting magical spells and using witchcraft to discover the 7 wonders as well as solving the mysterious paradox that trapped the school in a time-loop. You can also level-up the characters, enhance your builds and solve puzzles in the game.

Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time is now available at RM199 / SGD 69.90 on PlayStation Store. For more information, you can visit their official site or Facebook page.
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Brawlhalla Mobile launches 6 August

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As announced on Ubisoft Forward, Brawlhalla for mobile devices – namely iOS and Android – has been announced to launch on 6 August! Brawlhalla on mobile will have cross-play, with 50 Legends and counting! It boasts customizable controls, so you can play as comfortably as possible. Pre-registering will give players a free skin as well. Carve your Legend!

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An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or locally. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PS4, XBox One, Switch, and Steam! Frequent updates. Over forty Legends. Fight for glory in the halls of Valhalla!

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Durango: Wild Lands launching in more countries this May?

Being one of the most-anticipated sandbox MMORPG in 2017, Durango: Wild Lands has launched in South Korea this January. However, there are no updates of its global launch at all since then, leaving global fans questioning the possibility of a worldwide (or at least NA) launch. But here is a good news – pre-registration has reportedly started in Indonesia’ Android app store recently (thanks to Droidgamers), which indicates that the global launch might be not far away.

The mobile game has plenty of exciting features like base building, weapon crafting, dinosaur domination and clan battles, which will connect players from around the world to bring the best experiences for a survival sandbox MMORPG.

Check out our gameplay during its beta here:

Apparently Durango: Wild Lands will be launching in May, but no actual date and launching regions are specified except Indonesia. Let’s hope for the best (a worldwide launch)!

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Open beta for Tales of Demon and Gods up next week

Mover Games has officially announced that its upcoming RPG Tales of Demons and Gods will have an open beta for the Android and iOS starting on 21 May 2019. For those who are new, the game is a mobile game based on the popular Chinese novel series “Tales of Demons and Gods”.

Apart from news on the open beta, the developer also revealed that it has managed to get more than 300,000 pre-registered for the game. As a sign of appreciation, all players will be rewarded with the previously confirmed rewards to give them a head start.

The open beta will be available for Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong. If you are interested, you can still pre-register for the game here.

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Tom and Jerry: Chase kicks off S2

S2 of Tom and Jerry: Chase begins, unveiling a whole host of new features as the game surpasses 8 million downloads in Southeast Asia a mere two months after its launch. With S2, Tom and Jerry: Chase gets events, special bonuses and higher-value items added to the Chase Pass. Unlock the character Tutz, and her corresponding S-class skin, Flower Wedding Dress, among the deluge of new content.

The game has also been chosen as one of the nominees for Google Play’s The Users’ Choice Award Category for 2020 in Indonesia and Thailand. Players can put in their votes through the website before 23 November to show their support for the game.

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Since the game’s launch, it has seen updates that in the inclusion of various fan favourites: from Toodles Galore, Cowboy Tom, Devil Jerry, Pirate Jerry and more. Gameplay took a new twist with the Space Fortress map thanks to its weightless environment, while others yet strove to master the Beach Volleyball game mode.
A holiday event in celebration of Thanksgiving will reward every player with a surprise gift pack as well as a Black Friday sale on popular characters and skins. One new cat and one new mouse will be coming soon to the game. While you wait on them, there’s still surprises to find in the game, so head on in and get chasing!
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Tom and Jerry: ChaseDeveloper: NeteaseRelease Date TBCAndroid, iOS
Tom and Jerry: Chase is a 1v4 casual mobile game with competitive elements, officially licensed by Warner Bros. and presented by NetEase Games.

The game perfectly recreates the art style of the original classic. Players can choose to play as Jerry or his friends in their effort to steal cheese, or play as Tom to stop them from succeeding. Who will win in this battle of wit and might? Join over a million players and dive into the ultimate game of cat and mouse. Feel the thrill of the chase!

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Predator GD711 Gaming Projector Review – Let’s Get This Show on the Room

The Predator GD711 Gaming Projector is one of Acer’s latest line of gaming projectors which supports up to 240Hz refresh rates and 4K UHD, and in our review of it, we’ll see what the Predator GD711 has to offer.

Design
The Predator GD711 comes with a sleek black colour scheme and of course also brandishing the Predator logo on the top part of the projector as well as the having the buttons to control the projector like the Menu, Power button and your traditional D-Pad which lets you select the options from the menu screen. The Predator GD711 also comes with a remote control which prompts up a cursor for you to use if you don’t want to use the buttons on top of the projector.

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There are two ventilation mesh at the two sides of the projector for device cooling purposes as well as preventing the device from overheating.  The Predator GD711 has three rubber stands where you can turn to adjust the overall height of the stand for the projector. At the back of the projector, there’s some I/O ports which features 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, 2 USD Type-A ports and a 3.5 mm audio jack as well as a slot where you can plug in the wireless dongle.
The operating system that the GD711 runs on is Android – Aptoide, where you can also use the built-in app so that you can watch stuff even without needing to connect to any of your devices which can certainly be handy at times if you just want to show a friend a meme on Youtube but you’re too afraid that they’ll judge your previous browse history.
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Setting Up
Once you’ve set up your projector, you can pretty much leave the projector to do the keystoning by itself which is extremely helpful, there’s also a manual option to do the keystoning and relatively easy to do it, since I managed to figure out within a few seconds.
On the topic of setting up, connecting your PC with the projector is pretty easy to get by so you can stream any content you want to the projector with ease.  What’s cool about the Predator GD711 is that you can also project the display on your phone too so in any scenario that you wanted to play any mobile games or to show off your newly acquired waifus from that gacha game that you’ve been investing way too much money onto the big screen.

Performance
 After using the Predator GD711 and I gotta say you’ll be greeted with some absolutely stunning visuals. And while my set-up is too broke for 4K resolution, even in 1080p the visuals still look wonderful. I tried out some games like Soul Hackers 2 and Ghostwire Tokyo where those two titles are pretty colourful games and the projector manages to make the colours pop out more.
The Predator GD711 also offers a variation of different colour modes, such as gaming, movie, dark cinema, etc. And there’s just about a mode for just about any scenario, like during my gaming sessions, I would use the gaming bright/light setting since I prefer the brighter and vibrant colours that the mode offers and while watching movies, I’d opt for the dark cinema mode instead of the movie mode since it makes the images less bright and not whited-out so that it prevents my eyes from getting burned out.
There’s also built in speakers with the Predator GD711 and personally speaking, it manages to give me an immersive experience during my time with the projector. During my time playing through the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online, and hearing the Ishgardian theme through the speakers was wonderful and I even got to see my Dragoon face tank through the big screen which is always a delight, although not so much for my healer as they cast resurrect for the 4th time during the raid.
Verdict
While I’m certainly no snob when it comes to projectors, I feel like the Predator GD711 did a pretty good job. I personally enjoyed my time playing games and watching movies using the projector. Admittedly the setting up part for the input source switching for the projector did take some time to get used to since I’m not as tech savy as some other people, but it’ll be easier to set up once you get the hang of it, so no worries about that.
The image quality of the projector is clean and crisp and while some of scenes where the lighting is darker than usual and it can get a bit difficult to see, you’re able to adjust the settings to make it better. I also like that there’s so many options for me to choose from the various colour modes.
To those who are interested in The Predator GD711 projector is priced at RM4,999 and can be purchased here on Acer’s Shopee Mall store here. Alternatively, you can check out the product here on the official Acer website.

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Little Hope Keynote Highlights, the next game of the Dark Pictures Anthology [Spoiler Warning]

In the lead up to Little Hope, the next game of the Dark Pictures Anthology, we received the opportunity to view a keynote talking about the upcoming title from Supermassive Games, due for Summer 2020. Most of you would have seen the trailer by now, but here it is again:

The game has kept the control schemes of its predecessors, from Man of Medan and Until Dawn. You will come up against choices which you need to decide within a limited time. Even choosing nothing at all, is a choice, and whatever you do, it will reflect in the events to come. There will be new additions to the system to make it easier to play:

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There will now be contextual info, also guiding players to a character’s immediate goals
More fluid transitions
Alerts to upcoming Quick Time Events (QTE)

As well as actions performed by characters should it be successful

There will also be more varied walkspeeds to fit the environment

However, what you’re here for is the story, no? Let us put on our best Curator impression, and dive right into Little Hope, as we head deeper into the Dark Pictures Anthology… note that covering the key note may spoil some of the mysteries, so tread cautiously if you wish to experience the game blind.
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Pete Samuels, Supermassive’s CEO and Director of the Dark Pictures Anthology, confirms that Little Hope is based off the Andover Witch Trials. As usual, there will be multiple endings, that you can play solo, couch co-op or online shared story with one other friend. Little Hope aims to capture more horror fans, and with this mystical background, how will you fare?

Tag along with a college field trip in Massachusetts, with Taylor, Andrew, Daniel, Angela and their professor John. Stranded due to their bus crashing, they have no other choice but to make it through the titular town of Little Hope. They certainly get more than they have bargained for, as you follow them into the unnatural fog reminiscent of Silent Hill. Already, there’s a more “fantasy” feel, with witches as the “main” theme for this game.

There will be elements of “time travel”, as our unwitting cast members will be meeting apparent alternate versions of themselves, conversing with them. They’ll have to figure out why this is the case, all the while avoiding gruesome deaths. Will they be able to change the course of the past for the future? Are there real witches? Is the devil behind everything? Or is there a “normal” explanation that you won’t find out until it’s too late?

20 minutes of a theatrical cut prologue was shown off in the keynote, where for most of it, you follow a family some time in the past. They’re not held together very well, with four children of varying ages having been adopted by Anne and James Clarke. The prologue notes that the game will be from Tanya’s point of view, where this cut is on Anthony. The other two children are Dennis and Megan, the latter of whom is the youngest daughter and seemingly “off”.
James is an alcoholic, who tries to escape his problems with the drink and blaming his stress on possibly losing his job. Anne is the homemaker, trying to get him more involved and is especially concerned about Megan. They argue, and the issue is left unresolved, once again. Anthony may be the only other person who seems to care about Megan, but alas, things were not meant to be.
In trying to find Megan, the girl locks her sister, Tanya, out onto the balcony. The girl seems like she’s talking to an unseen entity, purposely leaving her doll on a lit stove. The fire spreads quickly through the house, and one thing quickly leads to another. Anthony tries to help Tanya, but her scarf gets caught trying to climb down a drainpipe and dies from getting choked. Dennis, previously in the attic, tries to climb out and impales himself on the spiked fence. Megan dies, roasted by the fires. Anne dies from smoke inhalation. The burning ceiling falls onto James, killing him. Anthony himself runs into the burning home, trying to save Megan, and the house collapses onto him.

Now, that doesn’t seem to relate very much to witches, does it? Even the most unrelated things is just a piece of the whole, as Samuels tells us from earlier in the keynote. Going back to present day, John reveals he’s a former alcoholic, sober 3 months – aha, a thread begins – and Angela expresses her admiration. John also has a chip he holds on to, which I expect we’d see be lost, signalling John’s tip back into the alcohol. Who can say?
I do think the use of “time travel” is interesting though. It’s open to the floor how much of this is grounded in our “reality”, with plenty of time till summer for us to speculate. The demons featured this time are “Cenobite-esque” demons, all human-like, but wrong.

Little Hope itself as a setting sees that it has a historical ruin, an execution site, massacre memorial, church, museum, and Tilly Johnson’s home and memorial. I suppose we can expect Tilly Johnson to be important, or is it a red herring?
Even though I’m not the biggest horror fan, I do think there is a lot of potential here to appeal to a broader audience of horror fans. Especially you guys who’re calling out for the characters to do something else and not be stupid (hah!). With the interactive medium of a game, there’s more possibility to be had. We’ll see you in Little Hope, shall we?

Little HopePublisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentDeveloper: Supermassive GamesRelease Date: 2020-10-30PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One
Little Hope - the second game in the Dark Pictures Anthology
- Witness terrifying visions of the past whilst trying to escape the streets of Little Hope.
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Welcome Kokuri-san Features VTuber Kurune Kokuri Launches in Winter 2023

CyberStep has announced a brand-new game titled Welcome Kokuri-san featuring the VTuber Kurune Kokuri.

Welcome Kokuri-san will be launching on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, BOOTH and DLsite, IOS and Android in winter 2023.

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The game tells the story of Kurune Kokuri who appears before you after chanting “Kokkuri-san” in the middle of the night. You and Kokuri together will then explore in the night to investigate the Seven Wonders of the school.

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PC/Switch/PS4向け、VTuber「来音こくり」が主役の『おいでませ、こくりさん』を開発中&2023年冬リリース予定であることを発表🦊https://t.co/v2WlzRnns0#来音こくり pic.twitter.com/gbVPNmsvCu
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Welcome Kokuri-san will be fully voiced and to make it even more immersive, the game will also include scenes with AMSR voices, which happens to be Kokuri’s specialty.
The game supports English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese language options on launch.
Kurune Kokuri is a fox spirit who was inadvertently summoned through a game of Kokkuri-san. She has decided to not return home but instead enjoy the modern life surrounded by her modern games and sweets.
She has a soft and gentle voice and is very active on YouTube. The livestreams she does focus on slow and soothing ASMR sessions with a slew of gaming and singing streams on the side.
Do check out her YouTube channel if you are interested in the cute fox herself.

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How The Digimon Survive Characters Are A Dark Evolution Of The Adventure Cast

After years of waiting, Digimon Survive has seen praise from fans for its darker, more adult-oriented take on the usual Digimon Formula, more specifically how it’s cast out middle school survivors parallel with characters of the original Digimon Adventure.

From the art style to the basic premise, Survive clearly wants to invoke the fantasy world of the first anime but as producer Kazumasa Habu said when we interviewed him, not everything is the same. The kids of Adventure were chosen children, destined to save the digital worlds, the cast of Survive on the other hand are regular kids caught between powers far beyond their comprehension and not all of them take that very well. It’s a more realistic take on the Adventure premise that shows what would more likely happen if you put a bunch of teenagers into an alternate world filled with monsters.

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Of the eight main characters of Digimon Survive, the majority of them seem to use one of the Adventure kids as a template, showing how this character, their personality, and virtues would be twisted on a darker take on the plot. Here’s a quick overview of each of them:
Warning: the rest of this article will contain spoilers for all routes of Digimon Survive (except moral).
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Shuuji Kayama – The pains of being the oldest

If there is one thing you know about Digimon Survive and its characters among the fanbase, it’s that everyone hates Shuuji. He abuses his partner Lopmon, he proclaims to be the leader but acts like a coward, his plan is to hide in the school for help that isn’t coming. When he dies in chapter 5, I doubt many people felt too bad for him.
Shuuji is clearly meant to be a parallel for Joe from Adventure. Similar designs, oldest of the group, a partner they don’t get along with but Joe grows beyond this initial neuroticism. While Joe can nag he never actually proclaims himself to be the leader (in the OG series at least) and eventually learns to not do things so by the book and instead trust his instincts and do what he thinks is right. This leads to some seriously badass moments like Joe climbing a mountain just to see if it’s safe for everyone else to climb. Part of this likely comes from his brother who we see encourages Joe to follow his own path even if it’s not what their parents want.
Shuuji however isn’t so lucky. His strict but successful father and older brother neglect and abuse him, expecting perfection and nothing less. This reflects in his behavior, adamantly sticking to strict societal norms. We even learn he only volunteered to go to summer camp because it’d look good on his college application. His abuse of Lopmon likewise mirrors his own, continuing the cycle of mistreatment.
In many ways, Lopmon is the perfect partner for Shuuji. In-universe Lopmon is commonly portrayed as the dark or weaker twin to Terriermon (who’s not even in the game) much like how Shuuji is seen as inferior to his brother. The constant abuse Shuuji was given turned him into the monster the same way Lopmon turns into Wendigomon. This is another recurring idea through Survive and other Digimon media, the partners are reflections of their human child. It’s something we’ll see in many of the other kids in the game.
Thankfully this cycle ends in the Truthful Route where Shuuji survives and begins taking after the much kinder professor leading him to be much kinder to Lopmon as well.
Aoi Shibuya – A Whole lotta Love

Partnered with Labramon, Aoi fills the same ‘Team Mom’ role that Sora did in the original but similar to Shuuji, Aoi shows just how stressful this leadership position can be, particularly on the Wrathful Ending. If Shuuji showed what happened when someone who’s forced to take leadership, Aoi shows what happens when people go too hard into the leadership position.
It’s clear that keeping an entire team of scared teenagers alive while you too are a scared teenager keeps Aoi highly stressed. She shows blatant signs of anxiety in conversations with Takuma and most of the time her favorite answer is to just work even harder. Labramon needs to convince her to rest.
When Saki dies on the Wrathful Route under circumstances completely out of her control, she breaks. Aoi goes mad seeking more power to try and shape the digital world into a safe place for her friends, fusing with Labramon into Plutomon to do so. Her partner is very fitting for these developments, having evolutions based on Cerberus, and Pluto (Hades), guardians of the dead much like how Aoi wants to guard her friends even if it may kill them in the process.
Sora’s character involved her fighting with her mother over being allowed to play soccer, feeling her mom was too smothering and prevented her freedom, only to realize she was doing the same thing with Biyomon when the bird wanted to fight Myotismon. It’s more or less to show how sometimes love involves allowing a loved one to do dangerous things even if you don’t agree with them. In the Wrathful ending, Aoi more or less decides she doesn’t like that answer and attempts to smother the whole Digital World and merge all her friends into her so that she can keep them safe forever. That’s a little too much love.
Saki Kimishima – A surprisingly mature take on Mimi

From her flowery demeanor to her flower Digimon partner Floramon, Saki is clearly meant to be the Mimi of the group, the girly girl. At least that’s what I and likely many others thought before actually playing Survive.
Upon actually meeting Saki, I was surprised that she didn’t really have that same Pampered Princess personality Mimi did, if anything she was one of the more down-to-earth members of the cast. She’s incredibly blunt which can come off the wrong way but she wants what’s best for the group and remains one of the most mentally stable people in the group through each route.
That being said, she does have her own issues. While Mimi started Adventure naive of the greater responsibilities she had, Saki uses the digital world as a form of escapism. We learn that Saki is very ill and supposed to go under what’s implied to be a life-threatening surgery once camp is over. She’s upbeat and peppy because she wants to make a “lifetime’s worth of memories” before going under the knife. As such, while Saki still searches for a way to leave, she also admits she likes being in the Digital World since her illness isn’t as bad there.
This is shown in a lot of her dialogue. She hates being reminded of her illness and often asks Takuma to not be so blunt with her so she can, if only briefly, pretend things are ok and just enjoy hanging out with Floramon, not being sick.  It’s a fairly nuanced portrayal of escapism. Saki isn’t delusional, she knows she has to return to her world but she also dreams of a better life and doesn’t like being reminded of her disappointing reality. I think we can all feel like that at times.
Now I do think feeling scared about a surgery equating to your partner evolving into a yellow testicle that throws its own poop might be just a little harsh, but it can be linked back to her insecurities. Saki sees herself as possibly dying young so Floramon’s “adult” form being a rotting vegetable is good, albeit unappealing imagery. As she gets better in the alternate world however she begins to heal eventually turning Floramon into the more beautiful Ceresmon Medium.
Miu Shinonome – Coming out of your shell

Miu’s character is directly tied to her big brother Kaito’s, being the TK/ Kari (Takeru/Hikari) to his Matt (Yamato). With this in mind, we should probably go over their backstory.
We learn that Miu (an eleven-year-old) was being stalked by an older man who Kaito proceeded to beat the crap out of. Because of this, their family moved to the countryside where Miu was bullied for being a city girl, which Kaito once again responded to by beating up her bullies. This has led to Miyu being rather reclusive.
TK’s story in Adventure was about learning to become more independent, learning to solve problems without the bigger children’s help. Miu’s character is similar but has far more to struggle against. While her family moved to protect her, Miu hates living in the country and feels like it was more of a punishment than protection. Likewise, in the Harmony route, Miu outright says Kaito just uses her as an excuse to become violent and that he’s almost as toxic to be around as the stalker he fought against.
When we first see Miu, she’s an antisocial chuunibyou, pulling pranks but we soon learn that this is an act because she is scared of others getting close to her. It’s fitting that her partner Shakomon is a clam, hard on the outside, soft on the inside.
Miu and Shakomon however get on the best of all the partners in Survive showing that Miu does have a kinder side underneath her brattiness and may in some way be more stable than some of the older kids. As the game goes on she becomes more friendly and independent, symbolized by Shakomon evolving into Mermaimon, literally coming out of her shell and no longer needing to protect herself or be protected by others.
 Kaito Shinonome – Big Brother is Watching You

Kaito at first seemingly takes the role of Matt. He’s the cool lone wolf but he never really has a rivalry with Takuma the way Matt did with Tai. His only concern is his little sister Miu. Everything with him is Miu, getting her back, keeping her safe, nothing matters but Miu.
At first, I thought this was kind of annoying. It made Kaito feel incredibly one-note but Survive later points out just how messed up this mentality is. Kaito rarely tries to bond with the other kids beyond what he needs to for Miu. He says he doesn’t even care if she hates him, as long as she’s safe. He doesn’t even seem to have goals or hobbies outside of protecting his sister. This comes to a head in the Harmony Route when Miu dies. He completely closes himself off and lashes out by attempting to destroy the world since a world without Miu isn’t worth living in.
Kaito on the Harmony Route is basically Matt’s protectiveness of TK taken to an extreme, becoming toxically overbearing with even Miu wanting to get away because of how violent he could get.
Additionally, Matt’s greatest strength was his deep care for the entire group, even if he had trouble trusting them all at times. Kaito however loses all trust of the others when Miu dies, blaming them for being too weak to protect her. He forgoes any kind of friendship, being consumed by obsession and revenge.
Kaito’s partner Dracmon acts almost like his conscience, always alerting Kaito to keep a level head and open up more to others. It makes sense in the Harmony route, Dracmon is assimilated into the Boulboutamon, with his personality disappearing. It shows Kaito losing all sense of morality in favor of anger.
Ryo Tominaga – A lack of communication
This one’s admittedly a bit of a stretch on my part, but I can’t help but notice similarities between Ryo and Izzy (Koshiro). Not just because they both have bug Digimon as partners, mind you.
Ryo and Izzy both start off as somewhat outcasts. Ryo is a punk with a bad attitude and Izzy is always buried in his computer, not really engaging with the other kids beyond what’s necessary (culminating in that one episode where he makes Mimi cry because he’d rather analyze data than search for the others). Survive however shows the harm in this lack of communication.
Izzy being a computer geek eventually makes him essential for survival in the digital world, leading to the other kids relying on him and him opening up to them more in return. Ryo however is just an average scarred kid and ends up being a load that the other kids don’t really want to deal with, with some admitting they don’t like being around him. This in turn causes him to spiral into despair, leading to his death on every route that isn’t the Truthful Route.
The most interesting part however is that both of them have their issues stemming from similar places: losing parents. Izzy finds out he’s adopted and Ryo lost his mother. Both of these cause them to shut themselves off from other people and require them to learn how to connect with others. It’s no coincidence that Ryo’s partner Kunemon is the only partner that can’t talk: it represents Ryo’s own inability to truly communicate with others.
You save Ryo in the truthful ending by raising his affinity, basically reaching out to him and forming a bond, creating that connection. This is important as it’s pretty much the central point of Digimon Survive, the kids must forge connections with each other and their Digimon if they want to live. Doing so is what allows Ryo to survive and locks the player on to the truthful ending where no one dies.
On said truthful route, Ryo’s able to get better and finds a true place on the team: punching Shuuji in the face for abusing Lopmon.
Minoru Hinata –  Just your average fifth grader
There are two characters remaining out of the Digimon Survive cast that I haven’t mentioned: the main character Takuma and the upbeat Minoru. These two don’t really have Digimon Adventure equivalents. Takuma is pretty much just an audience surrogate who has Agumon and is generally brave but doesn’t have much in common with Tai.
Minoru likewise doesn’t seem to be based on any character from Adventure. Rather, I think he serves a different role in the story: representing how most regular middle schoolers would react in this situation.
Of all the kids outside of Takuma, Minoru is the most “normal”. He doesn’t have a dark backstory or deep trauma like the others. He does however see himself as a bit plain, not having exemplary talents, and thinks himself cowardly compared to others in the group. These insecurities come about primarily in chapter 6 after Shuuji dies when he starts distrusting his partner Falcomon the most out of the group.
Falcomon at first says he feels the same, not wanting to put up with Minoru’s complaints but it’s later revealed they’re both insecure about being each other’s partner. Minoru doesn’t think he’s good enough to be with Falcomon and Falcomon fears killing Minoru the way Lopmon did to Shuuji. Both feel weak and powerless but in admitting these feelings they’re able to get over them and become strong. There’s that theme of communication again.
Minoru presents how most average kids would react to a situation of Survive. They likely (hopefully) don’t have traumatic backgrounds but rather just feel a little plain too average compared to their peers, leading to a lack of self-worth. Minoru shows however that strong bonds and a little confidence are what you really need to Survive. That’s likely why he’s the only character aside from Takuma that actually lives through every route.
Closing Thoughts

A lot of modern Digimon media likes to pay homage to Adventure but Survive has to be the most interesting take on those original characters so far. It makes a point of just how bad that trip to the Digital world could have been under the wrong circumstances but also how tragedy can be avoided through Digimon’s traditional themes of connection and evolution.
As an older Digimon fan who grew up with the series, Survive is the sort of Digimon game I’ve always wanted. A new series with a new cast that captures the feel of the first 5 seasons of the anime. The fact that it’s a heartfelt visual novel with a more adult-oriented take on Digimon Adventure’s original premise made it even better. Like Adventure it took a good deal of time exploring the real-world issues of its cast and how they affect their actions in the digital world but to a much bleaker degree.
Likewise, it’s interesting comparing Survive’s casts to Adventure, seeing how one group of kids was able to surpass their personal problems while the other had some of them be driven mad by them. It really makes you think about how’d you react to being stuck in the Digital World as a kid. Would you be able to Survive?

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Microsoft Introduces Project xCloud That Makes Game Streaming Possible Anywhere!

It’s 2018 now and we’re experiencing the technological advancement of game streaming from anywhere in the world. Sony’s PlayStation Now had done it back in 2014 and now it’s getting more updates to improve its services. Even Nintendo hopped onto the bandwagon as they allowed certain games to be played on their portable Switch console like Resident Evil 7 and Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey. But it’s still not a service yet as it wasn’t announced by Nintendo.

Now just last night, Microsoft has announced their latest game streaming service which they call Project xCloud. The PlayStation Now cloud server rack is made up of 8 PlayStation 3s. However, Project xCloud is made up of 4 of its powerful XBox One motherboards in one server rack. Microsoft has their first-part cloud Azure to boot and with that, they are making this possible as it was announced by Phil Spencer during E3 2018. Though this is completely different compared to their Scarlett Cloud where users will also be able to stream any games on the console.

Project xCloud aims to allow players to game on any platform, even on their mobile devices, to play their favorite games or even the exclusive games. As it is still in development, Project xCloud will be up for public trials in 2019 and developers will also be able to enjoy the service with no additional work if they planned to release their games on the Xbox One. As currently, Project xCloud is able to run on mobile phones and tablets with an Xbox Wireless Controller paired through Bluetooth, they are also working on touch input configurations as well for those who do not own or wants to use a controller.

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Soon, users of the service will be able to enjoy playing their games on their mobiles or tablets anywhere in the world provided there’s internet connection, with or without a controller. Can’t wait for 2019 to come any sooner to try out Halo on mobile! 😀

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Starlight Connect announced for smartphones

Japan-based game developer Future Tech Lab announced that it is working on an a new idol game for the Android and iOS platforms known as Starlight Connect, due for a release in 2019.

Starlight Connect is rhythm game which features a virtual vocal unit called Grand Chariot comprising seven “cosmo idols” from other planets. A whooping 88 original songs will be available at launch, so if this is your cup of tea, you are in luck.

Despite the genre, the developer saw fit to include some sort of backstory. Seven girls throughout the galaxy are planning to conquer the earth will music although they are unable to meet our standards of being idols. Players take on the role of an intellectual being investigating idols and have to make these girls popular on earth.

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Hololive EN Smolverse Now Available On VRChat Thanks To Amelia Watson

Vtuber Amelia Watson has uploaded the Hololive EN “Smolverse” to VRChat, letting fans visit the world used in Hololive EN’s 3D streams.

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In a tweet today, she posted that fans would now be able to visit the world that Hololive EN uses for various 3d events, set in the “smolverse”- named as such because of their unofficial 3d models chibi artstyle.
“Smolverse is now LIVE! Go check it out yourselves now~ Just hop in VRChat and launch the world using this link“, she tweeted.
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Fans playing VRChat on their desktop can also find the world simply by typing in Smolverse to the search, where it’s published by a user named Detective Amelia.
If you’ve ever seen one of their 3d streams there’s plenty to check out, with various rooms themed after the members of HoloMyth like Calliope Mori, Gawr Gura, Ninomae Ina’Nis, Takanashi Kiara and of course, Amelia Watson herself.
There’s also plenty of props to interact with, such as Calliope Mori’s scythe or Gawr Gura’s trident, all in their own rooms.
In addition to that you can also go to the other mini-instances of the rooms, such as the version used for their halloween event as well as their most recent Christmas stream.
What Is The Smolverse
The Hololive EN Smolverse is probably the best encapsulation of HoloMyth in a nutshell, as it’s almost entirely built on fan-made lore. Smol Ame is based on a now infamous piece of fanart by artist Walfie, depicting Amelia Watson in a chibi art style.
Meanwhile, the entire decor of the Smolverse is built on the original fan theories that Amelia Watson was supposed to be a time traveler- something that’s pretty much just been accepted as part of the Vtuber’s backstory with constant references to multiple timelines.

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[CES 2023] Razer Announced The Leviathan V2 Pro, The First Beamforming Soundbar with Head-Tracking AI

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Razer announced a number of new products at CES 2023, among which include the new Leviathan V2 Pro, the world’s first beamforming soundbar with head-tracking AI.
According to Razer, the Leviathan V2 Pro represents the latest innovation in 3D audio. In partnership with major audio company THX and 3D beamforming experts, Audioscenic, Razer’s new PC soundbar provides the best of both worlds. The V2 Pro delivers a surround soundstage whilst ensuring users are always in the sweet spot for the optimal listening experience. All of this is packed into a compact and premium form factor with a simple setup, allowing for a clutter-free desktop.

Combining beamforming surround sound with head-tracking AI technology, the Leviathan V2 Pro delivers 3D audio thanks to the integrated IR camera that detects the user’s position. This allows the soundbar to adapt the audio beams to the listener’s positioning in real time, ensuring that they are always in the sweet spot for the best audio experience.
3D audio can be experienced in two modes: THX Spatial Audio Virtual Headset is for any stereo content, providing you with pinpoint positional audio previously only found in headsets, while THX Spatial Audio Virtual Speakers is for any multi-channel content that provides a wide, room-filling soundstage that users would normally experience with a full home theatre system.
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Along with the included subwoofer, the Leviathan V2 Pro’s multi-driver PC soundbar delivers crisp, clear treble and deep, punchy bass with support for Razer Chroma RGB. This allows for deeper immersion with 30 lighting zones, 16.8 million colors, and over 200 games integrated into the world’s largest lighting ecosystem for gaming devices.
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For more information on the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro, check out its page on the official Razer website.
It will be available from February 2023, starting at $399.99 USD / €489.99 MSRP at Razer.com and RazerStores.

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