Razer Leviathan V2 Review – Not quite the sea monster

Razer Leviathan V2 is the company’s soundbar overhauled from the original Leviathan that launched in 2014. The product overview page declares as such:

Amp up your setup in every way imaginable with the Razer Leviathan V2—a multi-driver gaming soundbar and subwoofer featuring THX Spatial Audio and Razer Chroma™ RGB. Experience unrivalled immersion in both sight and sound, backed by low-latency Bluetooth 5.2 for seamless PC and mobile use.

That said, what is it like to utilize it?

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DESIGN

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The Razer Leviathan V2 is more compact than its predecessor, somewhat more streamlined with 5 buttons on the top for Source, Bluetooth, Power and Volume rocker, and 3 ports on the back for Power, Type-C to connect to PC, and the subwoofer output.

The ubiquitous Razer logo is smack in the middle of the soundbar, with the THX label off to the right. In keeping to the “illuminate your sound” tagline, the bottom is lighting as per Razer Chroma RGB. The lighting effect doesn’t extend to the Razer logo, though, which is unfortunate. Overall, the soundbar itself is black with detachable feet for you to adjust its standing angle to roughly 30 degrees. It may depend on preference, but it does feel nicer to have it raised instead of lying flat.

PLUGGING IT IN
You only really need 2 cables unless you need the Type-A, Type-C connections to PC in which you’d want 3. The soundbar is only really for PC and Bluetooth devices, not for consoles or TV. That said, it doesn’t have a 3.5mm headphone jack, so if you really want that plug in, it’ll be inconvenient at best.
When connecting the soundbar to PC, you’ll need to use the Type-C cable to plug it in and push the Source button. Bluetooth is as simple as pairing it up by pressing the Bluetooth button. Thanks to the low latency Bluetooth 5.2, that switch is seamless between the devices you’re using.

With the Razer App, you can both utilize the Audio app, and the Chroma RGB app. Handily enough, the Audio App has all the audio-related Razer products offering customizable settings for ease of access. The default equalizers are Flat, Game, Music and Movie, which you are free to adjust as you please. Since sound is pretty subjective, at least personally speaking, the equalizer’s bass feels “too heavy”, which is fortunately a very easy fix with some tweaks. The app can double up as a remote control for even more convenience.

For any rave occasions, you can then meddle with the Chroma Illusion RGB App for the lighting effects. Sadly, these effects do not actually match the rhythm of the music.

For the actual sound, the Razer Leviathan V2 is packed with 2 each of full-range drivers, passive radiators, tweeters and 1 down-firing subwoofer, meant to deliver a crisp, clear treble and deep, punchy bass. It’s quite satisfactory to me, more so with THX technology, 7.1 surround sound and their exclusive tuning to enjoy that increased sense of immersion. It’s easy to distinguish the direction of sound, like what you’d want for competitive games, for example.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
For what it is and promises to deliver, the Razer Leviathan V2 is very enjoyable, with good quality sound and that atmosphere it can provide for movies. If you’re not using it as an additional speaker for your PC, it’ll do the job as a general use Bluetooth speaker. As mentioned, though, it’s not suited for console or TV use, at which you should look for something else.

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Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny showcases party members in new trailer

Nippon Ichi’s YouTube channel uploaded a new video earlier today, showcasing some of the playable characters in Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny. You can watch the video here:

The video starts off by showing the God of Destruction. Not much is known about the God of Destruction in the video, but he is most likely the antagonist of the game.

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The video then proceeds to introduce us to our party members one by one. In order of appearance, they are:
Zed: The main protagonist. He is a zombie that comes back stronger each time he is killed. This is due to his Super Reincarnation ability.
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Bieko: Zed’s younger sister whom he has a soft spot for.
Cerberus: A zombie dog that speaks with great eloquence. Cerberus is also extremely intelligent, despite his appearance.
Melodia: A buxom princess who dreams of getting her happily ever after. Also loves singing.
Misedor: The King of the Human World who possesses practically limitless wealth.
Piyori Nijino: The leader of her own squad of Prism Rangers who travelled across worlds in hopes of increasing their TV rating.
Majolene: Headmaster of the magic academy. A powerful sorceress, she also leads a double life as a Magical Girl.
Overlord Ivar: A boastful Overlord. His background remains unclear.
Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is the newest entry in the mainline franchise. It will be available on Switch and PS4. The game will come out next week, 28th January 2021 in Japan. Its worldwide release will be in summer later this year.

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God of War Ragnarok Has A Reference To PlayStation All-Stars

As players trek through the icy tundra of God of War Ragnarok, they’ve discovered an odd conversation between Kratos and Mimir that seems to recall the events of the Super Smash Bros style crossover game PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale.

In the dialogue, Mimir says that he heard Kratos once to part in a tournament where he “did battle with Beasts, scoundrels, princesses, the undead, automatons and… history’s greatest musician.”

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The conversation can be seen from the Twitter user, @TheCardinalArts who posted a clip with the conversation to their account:

Ain’t no way PS Allstars was canon 😂 #PS5Share, #GodofWarRagnarök pic.twitter.com/4VNs8gTZSt
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— The Other Red Prophet (@TheCardinalArts) November 12, 2022

These labels generally lineup with the cast of PlayStation All-Stars:

Beasts: Toro, Ratchet
Scoundrels: Sweet Tooth, Nathan Drake, Evil Cole
Princesses: Fat Princess
Undead: Sir Daniel
Automatons: Raiden, Big Daddy
History’s Greatest Musician: Parappa The Rapper

Some users have also suggested that this could be a reference to Mortal Kombat (2011) where Kratos appeared as a guest character. According to users, the musicians here would be Rain, the purple ninja prince whose name, color palette, and status are a reference to the singer Prince.
I personally think that it’s more likely God of War is referencing PlayStation All-Stars due to several factors:

Parappa The Rapper IS History’s Greatest Musician
Just because Rain is named after a musician doesn’t mean he himself is one
It just kinda makes more sense for a PlayStation IP to reference another PlayStation IP. Occam’s Razor and all that.

That being said, Kratos does start this dialogue by saying he’s fought in many contests so perhaps it’s a reference to both of them. It could be a reference to Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny for all we know since Kratos was a guest fighter in that game as well.
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Genshin Impact Chibigurumi Plushies Announced

Bandai Spirits has announced a two waves of Genshin Impact Chibigurumi plushies, to appear in Sega Namco claw machines.

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Volume 1 of the Genshin Impact Chibigurumi  Plushies launches October 2021, and will feature the female Traveler Lumine, as well as three characters from the Monstadt arc of the game. These are Kaeya, Diluc and Venti.

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Meanwhile, Volume 2 features the male Traveler Aether, Fischl, as well as two major characters from the Liyue arc, Tartaglia and Zhongli. The set launches a month later, in November 2021.
Aside from that, visitors to the SEGA Namco arcades can also win other Genshin Impact prizes, such as Acrylic plates and badges featuring an even broader selection of Genshin Impact characters. These are scheduled to start appearing in arcades from 26th June onwards.

It’s not surprising that arcades would start stocking Genshin Impact merchandise, considering the game’s immense popularity. Even though Japan itself has been in and out of states of emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic, ads for the game have been showing up in Akihabara, arguably the Otaku cultural hotspot of the world.
Unfortunately Bandai Spirits has said there are currently no plans to sell the plushies separately, so anyone who wants one will have to win them from the arcade themselves.

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New PS4 Pro God of War Bundle and PS4 Pro 2TB to arrive in Malaysia

We are now in the first week of 2019, and SIES has brought us some great news to celebrate the new year! A new PlayStation 4 Pro God of War Bundle and the PlayStation 4 Pro 2TB model will be arriving in Malaysia from January 11! The PS4 Pro God of War bundle will costs you RM1799, while the PS4 Pro 2TB version will be available at RM1949.

The PS4 Pro God of War bundle will of course includes a PS4 Pro console (JetBlack 1TB) and the award-winning title – God of War. A DualShock 4 wireless controller will come along the bundle as well. As a refresher, God of War tells a story featuring Kratos and his son Atreus, where the pair venture into the brutal Norse wilds and fight to fulfil a deeply personal quest.

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Meanwhile, the new PS4 Pro 2TB (JetBlack) model comes with twice the storage size of a normal PS4 Pro. Now you don’t need to worry about the lack of storage to store all your favourite PS4 games!
If you are interested, you can check out your nearest PlayStation Authorized Dealers. You can visit the official site or Facebook for more information on PS4 and PS4 games too.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 announced, a return to the wasteland

The first S.T.A.L.K.E.R. released way back in 2007, with the last title Call of Pripyat released 2009. Finally, in 2020, GSC Game World has announced S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. No release date has been given, so you’ll have to sit tight. Here’s the reveal trailer:

Here’s what they have to say on their official website so far:

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What is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2?
It’s a unique blend of FPS, immersive sim and horror with a really thick atmosphere. One of the biggest open-worlds to date is yours to explore — along with an epic branching story with multiple endings.
Which platform is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 going to be released on?
The game is coming to PC and launching first on Xbox Series X as a console launch exclusive. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will also enter the Xbox Game Pass service on Xbox Series X on day one.
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Is it open-world?
Yes. The Zone in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is one of the biggest seamless open-worlds to date.
What about the story?
The game will feature an epic, non-linear story. Your choices will influence both short-term consequences and global outcomes.
When is the game out?
We are not ready to disclose the release date just yet. Please follow the official social channels of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 to receive development updates.

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R coming later this year

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R, a remastered version of the original JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle was announced. The announcement for the fighting game was made earlier today during State of Play March 2022.

Check out the announcement trailer for the game below:

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Featuring a cast of 50 characters, players can play as almost any Stand user, Hamon user, Pillar Men, vampire or just about any person with a fight scene from Hirohiro Araki’s iconic series. From Stone Ocean‘s Jolyne to even future parts that don’t even have an anime yet like Steel Ball Run‘s Johnny and JoJolion‘s Gappy, the game is certainly music to the ears of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure fans.
Whereas the original JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle only released on the PS3 back in 2013, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R will be available on just about every major platform. The game will release in early fall 2022 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch and even PC via Steam.
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To learn more about the game, visit its page on Bandai Namco Entertainment’s website. To stay updated with its progress, feel free to follow the game’s official Twitter account.

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Monster Hunter Rise Weapons Could Hint At Future Upgrades

Monster Hunter Rise has a host of weapons, all with different upgrades denoted by different suffixes added to their names. After the 2.0 update, it looks like we can get a rough idea of which weapon trees could still get upgrades in future updates.

To start off, the idea of weapons being updated to add new upgrades isn’t entirely new. In Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, you could upgrade your weapons from their low-rank counterparts to their high-rank counterparts and later on to their G rank ones, with the latter only being added in the Ultimate version of the game.

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However it wasn’t until Monster Hunter World where the “G Rank” version of games were distributed as an update, rather than a whole new title. With Rise’s more aggressive updates, we could see plenty of weapon trees get upgrades in future updates, even if the G Rank version is nowhere in sight.
How To Tell If A Weapon Might Have A Future Upgrade
So every Weapon Tree’s entries have Roman Numerals next to them. For example the Kamura Cleaver has Kamura Cleaver I, II, so on. Once the weapon hits its final upgrade though, the weapon’s name drops its suffix to just become Kamura Cleaver.
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However, browsing through the weapon trees, not every weapon’s final entry does this. The logical assumption is that these weapons might be getting future upgrades, using parts from monsters yet to be added into the game yet.

Above: the final gunlance in the Kushala tree (left) vs the final Gunlance in the Rathian tree (right). Note the lack of roman numerals
It should be noted that this is entirely speculation on our part, and doesn’t come from any official source. Still, we feel that the logic behind it is sound enough, especially when you consider certain weapon trees like the newly added Kushala Daora and Chameleos trees only have one weapon in the,
What Does This Mean?
The short and long of it is that weapons that haven’t finished their upgrade trees still have a chance to be better. This is especially important for weapons like Gunlance, who are very heavily reliant on having high shelling levels on their weapons. Just because a a weapon tree doesn’t have level 5 shelling right now, having an unfinished Weapon Tree means there’s a chance for it to improve in future.
Improving weapons also means another chance for better Rampage Skills, which are a core part of the Monster Hunter Rise endgame. Again, every weapon’s Rampage Skills run the gamut of being great to mediocre, so if you’re really attached to a particular weapon tree consider this a free second chance to maybe get that perfect Rampage skill down the line.

Here are the weapon trees that currently might have room for future upgrades:

Rajang
Ibushi
Narwa
Kushala Daora
Teostra
Chameleos
Rampage

Like we said earlier, this is all purely speculation on our part, but we believe the math checks out. Even though the Khezu weapons probably aren’t getting any better, this would definitely be good news for anyone who’s not quite happy with the Elder Dragon weapons in Monster Hunter Rise. Only time will tell if these new weapon upgrades come in the next update, or if they’ll be coming further down the line.

Monster Hunter RisePublisher: CapcomDeveloper: CapcomRelease Date: 2021-03-26Nintendo Switch
The critically acclaimed action-RPG series returns to the Nintendo Switch™!

Set in the ninja-inspired land of Kamura Village, explore lush ecosystems and battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter. It’s been half a century since the last calamity struck, but a terrifying new monster has reared its head and threatens to plunge the land into chaos once again.

Hunt solo or in a party with friends to earn rewards that you can use to craft a huge variety of weapons and armor. Brand new gameplay systems such as the high-flying ‘Wire Action’ and your canine companion ‘Palamute’ will add exciting new layers to the already robust combat that Monster Hunter is known for.

Whether it’s at home, on the go, online or offline - you’ll always be ready for your next hunt on the Nintendo Switch™!

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Mistwalker to end Terra Battle service in June 2020

Mistwalker has just announced that it will be terminating the service for Terra Battle come 30 June 2020. The game first launched in 2014 for the Android and iOS platforms.

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The official statement as follows:

[Important] Notice of Termination of Terra Battle Service and Energy Sales

We thank you very much for playing Terra Battle.
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Ever since we started Terra Battle, we have endeavored to provide the best service experience for our users.However, we have determined that we would not be able to continue providing the necessary quality of service moving forward, and have come to the difficult decision to terminate service on Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 at 0:00 UTC.
We truly appreciate everyone playing and supporting Terra Battle throughout the years, and are heartbroken to deliver this sudden news. Please see the schedule below, leading up to the termination of service:
[Sunset Schedule]
— Friday, May 29th, 2020 at 0:00 UTC
* Notice of Termination (this notice)
* Discontinue the sales of Terra Battle’s in-game currency, “Energy.” *You may continue to use Energy until the day of Terra Battle’s service termination.
— Monday, June 15th, 2020 at 14:59 UTC
* Termination of support related to data transfer and recovery of Terra Battle game data. *We will not be able to correspond to inquiries regarding the transfer or recovery of Terra Battle game data after this date.
— Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 at 0:00 UTC ・Terra Battle service termination.
* Terra Battle User Support termination. *You may continue to use Energy until the day of Terra Battle’s service termination. *The dates indicated on this notice are subject to change.
Although we don’t have much time remaining, we hope you continue to enjoy Terra Battle until the very end.
Terra Battle Operations Team 5/29/2020

<Producer Message>
It is with deep regret that I inform you, service for Terra Battle will be terminated.
Terra Battle’s test version was released in Canada back in September of 2014, and the game went on to officially release in the United States, Canada, England, France, Germany and Spain in October of the same year. Finally, the game was available in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao in April of 2015.
I am so grateful for all the fans who played Terra Battle for nearly six years.
It feels as though our conception of the “Pincer Shogi” mechanic happened in the distant, nostalgic past.
This game was also our first smartphone service-type RPG. I personally learned a lot from this experience, and am constantly reminded that “there are no paths that aren’t worth taking.”
I am very thankful to have had such an experience.
Currently, Mistwalker is hard at work developing our next title on the Apple Arcade called FANTASIAN. This game goes back to my roots in the Famicom (NES) era, and I plan to bring this to life using dioramas. Development for the game is currently moving at full speed and I hope to see you all in the next “world.”
Thank you for your continued support.
Hironobu Sakaguchi Producer, “Terra Battle” 5/29/2020
And with that, the franchise is no more, as Terra Battle 2 met the same fate two years ago.

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New chapter and anime announced for Tales of the Rays

On 16 December 2017, during the 22nd Anniversary “Tales of” Special Announcement, Bandai Namco Entertainment announced Tales of the Rays will be getting a new chapter entitled Mirrage Prison, with a new PV giving us a teaser of what to expect. Additionally, the developer also announced that the game will be getting an anime adaptation, although details for that is sparse for the time being.

To recap, this smartphone RPG has you filling in the shoes of protagonists Ix or Mileena, individuals who have descended from a bloodline of Mirrirsts and must journey to revive their world. Tales of the Rays promises to deliver the “classic Tales experience” familiar to fans, with its 3D Linear Motion Battle system where you will venture across various dungeons to do battle with an assortment of monsters. The game also boasts animations and skits that are a series trademark.

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Bandai Namco has also opened pre-registration for the new chapter, with the usual rewards and goodies awaiting those who sign up. Be sure do so right now by following the link below:
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Super Bomberman R2 Has An Official Launch Date Set For September

Super Bomberman R2 (SBR2) has gotten an official launch date and it is scheduled to be released on September 14th for both Consoles and PC.

The game features an all new single-player adventure which has players joining the Bomberman Brothers to save the galaxy from the treacherous Dark Moon whose starship ravages across the galaxy destroying the cities on the planets it visits.

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SBR2 will also include multiplayer Battle Modes such as:
Castle
Players will fight in 1v15 asymmetrical matches in this new attack vs defend battle mode! Defenders will need to create a map and place defensive traps while attackers need to blow through the defenses and reach all the treasure chests to secure a win.
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Battle 64
Battle Royal comes to SBR2 where players will need to be the last one standing in this mode that features 64 players.
Grand Prix
This is a team-based game mode that has players will competing for crystals and attempt to knock out the opposing team
Standard
A classic game mode from SUPER BOMBERMAN R1 AND SUPER BOMBERMAN ONLINE makes a return to SBR2.
Not only that, SBR2 will include a “Stage Editor” that gives players new tools to craft their own stages and share them online to play in the new “Castle” Battle Mode.

Super Bomberman R2 will include crossplay and will launch on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S Xbox One and Steam. You may find further details regarding the game at their official website.

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“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” Mobile Game Is Now Up For Pre-Registration!

Remember that time when you got reincarnated as a slime? No? Me neither. However, we do remember that popular comical light novel which will be turned into an anime coming this October 2018. Apart from that, the series will also be turned into a mobile game as well which was announced first back in March 2018. The mobile game will be an RPG named “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Lord of Tempest” (転生したらスライムだった件 ～魔国連邦創世記～) and is now up for pre-registration!

As the mobile RPG is based on the light novel, it will of course feature characters from the series such as Rimuru, Shizu, Benimaru, Shuna, Shion and Soei. And like most mobile RPGs, instead of making a costly high poly game, the characters will be in their cute chibi form which will attract more players – I assume.

There are not much info released, however based on the trailer, the battle system will require players to form a team of 5. During battle, the characters will attack automatically while the skills that are charged up or out of cool-down can be triggered with a tap to unleash devastating damage upon the enemy.
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Players will also be able to build their own kingdom. Like most games that have such a feature, players will need to run their kingdom and upgrade the facilities by collecting resources. Up till date, there’s no official launch date yet. Since pre-registration is already up, we should be expecting the launch date to be within a month’s time.

For those who pre-registered will be able to receive up to 100x Arashi Maseki (in-game premium currency) which nets players 20 Gachas and a 4* Rimuru (Slime) once they hit the highest milestone which is 100,000 pre-registers! So if you want these rewards, pre-register now! For more info, you can check out their official site.

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Elden Ring is From Software’s next major release

Ahead of E3 2019, details regarding a new From Software game titled Elden Ring have leaked. The game will launch for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

Here are the details via Gematsu:
Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki—creator of the influential Dark Souls video game series; and George R.R. Martin – author of The New York Times best-selling fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to-date.
Hidetaka Miyazaki, President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core, Dark Souls, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
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George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire – A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made.
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Microids celebrates Syberia’s 20th Anniversary With Exclusive Video and Blogpost Website

Microids will be celebrating both the 20th Anniversary of the Syberia series as well as the launch of Syberia: The World Before along with an exclusive video.

Microids Backstage

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Along with the exclusive video, Microids has also announced a new blogpost website called – Microids Backstage which will include behind the scenes details to all of their projects in development as well as releasing sneak peaks, interviews and even exclusive content on a regular basis.
Syberia: The World Before Collector’s Edition
Syberia: The World Before will launch by the end of 2022 in a limited edition for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X & S. Additionally, a special collector’s edition will also be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X & S and PC.
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The collector’s edition for the retail edition will include:

The Syberia: The World Before game
A steelbook
An adjustable figurine representing Kate & Dana (three configurations)
An artbook
A music box
A map of Vaghen
An exclusive lithograph
A keychain
A postcard set
The digital script of the game’s prologue
The digital version of the game’s soundtrack
A collector’s box

Dive head first into Benoit Sokal’s universe thanks to this new episode of the famous Syberia series. Where in this exciting new adventure, you’ll play as Kate Walker and Dana Roze, who are two women capable of moving mountains to solve deep buried mysteries.
Syberia: The World Before Collector’s Edition will be released in November 2022 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X & S and PC. While the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch versions will come out in 2023.
The game is already available on PC via Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store.

For more information on Syberia’s 20th anniversary as well as future updates for the game, do check out the official Microids’ website over here.

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Infinite Lagrange New Update Arrives, Exploration to a New Galaxy

Sci-fi grand space simulation game Infinite Lagrange has released a major update today.

Through brand new game content, explorers will be able to sign the Data Rescue Agreement and discover the new contract galaxy and find precious assets buried in it.

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The galaxies explored this time were once abandoned during the “Second Candidate” Planet transformation experiments targeting the abandoned galaxies because of the stellar storm. And much of the experimental data has been buried in these galaxies forever. Therefore, the consortium management has issued a Data Rescue Agreement with three points to note during the data rescue period.
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Data Rescue
Planet experimental data is partially buried in abandoned experimental centers, which are also the focus of major research institutions. Therefore, after signing the agreement, explorers need to send the temporary fleets provided by the agreement to the buildings to collect the experimental data and transport them to the Stargate or to the cities occupied by the alliance for preservation. The final star rating will be based on the amount of experimental data collected by each alliance.

Experimental data transported directly to the Stargate by alliance members will be registered under the alliance name, while data stored in allied cities will be transported to the Stargate when the system is evaluated. In addition, if one city’s ownership changes, the data stored in the city will be lost.
Stella Storm
Due to the “Space Warping Vibration”, some stars are still in an active state and the intensity of radiation varies frequently. Outbursts of particle flow can happen occasionally, and the radiation area could almost cover the entire galaxy. Frigates and destroyers in the particle flow region will be attacked, as well as the buildings in the jet zone.

As planets create a shielding effect, blocking the radiation from stars and creating a safe zone behind it together with the jet zone. Therefore, explorers need to enter the safety zone behind planets for shelter before the outbreak.
Explore in the Ruins
There are many abandoned cities and wrecks of war in the galaxy because of Stella storms. Explorers can go exploring and collect various useful materials in between stellar storms. Different kinds of ruins exist for the explorers to collect, but these materials are also guarded by NPCs. Explorers can only get that material if they can defeat the NPCs, but also need to stay cautious of the privateers around them.

Up till now, the Warping Reverberation phenomenon has drawn close attention from the majority of the Galactic Factions. Both the future research into it and its development will have a profound influence on the landscape of the entire Lagrange Network. New galaxies full of unknown crises are waiting for explorers with all kinds of precious materials and valuable data. A dangerous yet exciting exploration journey is about to begin.
The new update for Infinite Lagrange releases on the 20th of January 2022.  The game is available for PC and Mobile devices.
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Infinite LagrangeDeveloper: NeteaseRelease Date: 2021-04-21Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows
Dear explorers, are you ready to embark on a wonderful journey towards the galaxy?

Infinite Lagrange is a space strategy mobile game developed by NetEase Games.

In this universe, explorers will be able to explore the uncharted galaxy, command and build spacecrafts, involve in strategic battles, plan the development of your own space stations, and conquer the infinite Milky Way...

Here, the tale of space is yours to write. Play the role to your heart’s desire: be a legion commander, a chief of the clan, or a chairman of enterprise.

Let’s venture into the unknown.

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Monster Hunter Rise Fans Are Upset About The Game’s Lack Of New Updates

When Monster Hunter World came out, it took the Monster Hunter series in an interesting new direction. Monster Hunter games have typically been static games- sure enough, you’d get the occasional Event Quest with new subspecies or reworked fights, but the series never really got much in the way of proper DLC.

With World though, that changed. We saw the addition of patches more similar to MMOs, bringing new monsters, and sometimes even new story chapters to the game, and that’s before counting things like the G-Rank expansion Iceborne which also brought a whole new cycle with it.

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Unfortunately, Monster Hunter Rise is in a bit of a pickle in this sense. Rise had good momentum at the start, getting the 2.0 and 3.0 updates shortly after the game’s launch, releasing new monsters like Bazelgeuse and Crimson Glow Valstrax. However since then, the game’s gone basically quiet.
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That’s not to say nothing’s happened in the game- every week or so it releases new Event Quests to shake things up. But as a whole, Monster Hunter Rise’s Endgame comes to a pretty abrupt halt. The Event Quests don’t really do much, only getting you layered armors like sunglasses, as well as stickers to use in chat.
Social Media’s Response
Naturally, fans have started taking their frustrations out on the Monster Hunter Facebook page. Many posts about the weekly event quests are full of upset fans, wanting a new monster to hunt instead of the same fights, but with different rewards.
A Guerri writes:
“Event quests for dumb stickers are probably the most worthless thing i’ve ever seen in the history of this franchise”, in reference to the unsatisfactory rewards of Rise’s event Quests. .
“I’m with everybody here”, J Morgan writes. “Rise has some solid foundation and I’ve spent a few hundred hours on it. These updates and all the expensive, useless cosmetic DLC add nothing of real value to the game. Nobody I hunt with bothers with gestures or stickers”.

Other fans have taken to blaming its proximity to Monster Hunter Stories 2 – with the games launching within months of each other, it would appear to make sense that Capcom would rather promote one game at a time, especially since both use the official Monster Hunter social media channels instead of having their own.
“The only reason i didnt buy story (sic) 2 is that Capcom forgot about rise and invest more time and effort in story 2.. that made me furious”, writes JD Levon, another disgruntled fan.

“Sooo.. Any real content planned or what? Why is the stories road map so much more developed than the mainline game?” writes C Macleod, another fan pointing to Stories 2 getting free updates such as Kulve Taroth from Monster Hunter World.
The Other Problem With Monster Hunter Rise

Another problem with Monster Hunter Rise’s updates is what we already got. While admittedly the 2.0 and 3.0 updates added plenty of new content, the fact that the launch game itself felt incomplete really sours what would have otherwise been great content for the game. With 3.0 having to end the game’s story, it definitely feels more like a uni student submitting their work late than what’s supposed to be the next big step in the game.
The fact that Rise’s base story ends on what feels like such a cliffhanger is a bad look, and now that the stage is finally set for the next adventure the game has gone on what feels like a long hiatus.
Of course, that’s not to say Capcom are just twiddling their thumbs. The developers could very well be working on something good. For one, we know that Monster Hunter Rise is coming to PC next year, and that probably eats studio resources. There’s also the case of the inevitable G-Rank expansion- we don’t know how long these take to make, but its safe to assume that if that comes, it will bring new content with it.
Still, no matter the reason, some form of communication would be nice. Like it or not, Monster Hunter is basically a live service now, and that means fans expect some sort of communication with the developers, at least to explain the lack of new content that isn’t just cosmetics like the just-announced Amaterasu skin.

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Otome Yusha – Your Mobile Otome RPG Is Now In Stores!

Otome Yusha, a game by Level-5 has recently launched officially in stores! The game is available for both iOS and Android devices. However be warned that currently the game is released in Japan, thus the language will be in Japanese.

The game will have characters that are designed by Chinatsu Kurahana, the illustrator for Uta no Prince-sama. There will be animations in the game which are done by A-1 Pictures while Level-5 manages the story and production of the overall game.

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Going through the story, players will be brought into a world where heroes used to exist. In a cliche hero story, a hero and his companions sealed demons to restore light to the world. Unfortunately, as 300 years pass, the demon king was revived and the world was put into darkness again.
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With the revival of the demon king, the kingdoms of the mainland have come together to gather strong fighters to hold the Grand Slayer title and accompany the hero on a journey to defeat the demon king. Players will have to choose their companions and also interact with them to cultivate a relationship with them as they fight alongside.
Apparently, the game is also planned to have spin-off anime and books in the future. This would allow players to dwell in the lore outside of the game as well.

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First Tales of the Rays English trailer up

As we have reported previously, Bandai Namco will be localising Tales of the Rays, which is due for a release sometime in summer 2017. To commemorate the occasion, the developer has posted an English language trailer, showcasing what the game has to offer.

This smartphone RPG has you filling in the shoes of protagonists Ix or Mileena, individuals who have descended from a bloodline of Mirrirsts and must journey to revive their world. Despite the platform Tales of the Rays promises to deliver the “classic Tales experience” familiar to fans, with its 3D Linear Motion Battle system where you will venture across various dungeons to do battle with an assortment of monsters. The game also boasts animations and skits that are a series trademark.

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Tales of the Rays will be out for iOS and Android this summer in the west. If you cannot wait, the game is actually already available Japan.

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Torchlight: Infinite starts first closed beta test this January

After having opened closed beta sign-ups, Torchlight: Infinite will be commencing the first closed beta test 18 January 2022. Selected players in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will be getting their instructions to access the beta when it goes live on Android and iOS. A new gameplay trailer showcasing some of the latest skill combos has also been released in conjunction with the announcement.

First announced in 2020 in partnership with Perfect World, the game is the latest entry to Runic Games’ Torchlight series, a hack and slash ARPG featuring flexible hero building, fast-paced combat, and the oh-so-adorable pets. Set 200 years after Torchlight II, players will be tasked to stop Aember – the Ember Blight – from corrupting the sacred land of Leptis, in the midst of a prosperous Era of Ember Tech.

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Four playable heroes with 24 elaborate talent trees spanning 180+ skills will be available in the first closed beta of Torchlight: Infinite, promising even more freedom than its predecessor games in customizing your heroes. Other beta features include:

All heroes, skills, items, and maps can be unlocked for free
Randomized dungeons, encounters, and loot drops with magic find
No attack cooldowns or stamina system to limit extended play sessions

Participants are encouraged to share their experience and submit feedback via the official forums and Discord to assist the development team in polishing the game. There will also be dev blogs via TapTap for you to stay up to date on the news and announcements on the official launch.
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[TGS 2019] Konami updates LovePlus Every with new details

After what seems to be an eternity, Konami has finally revealed new information on LovePlus Every at TGS 2019. We now have a release date, which tentatively is in November 2019.

Alongside that, we were given more details on the much anticipated VR date feature. While Konami did not divulge anything on it, we were shown a glimpse of the experience from the player’s perspective. You start out at the beach and Manaka appears to join you for an afternoon nap. Konami assured that there is more to that nap, but players will have to find out themselves when the game hits.

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There is a caveat to this feature however, as it is only scheduled to launch later in Summer 2020, and even then it will only drop once the game gets 300,000 pre-registrations. Also in the works is an AR mode, but no details were provided on it.
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With all game-related details out of the way, Konami also took the opportunity to make some side announcements. First and foremost, the eight LovePlus manga will launch in digital this coming 17 September 2019. In addition, a special LovePlus Every album that includes the game’s theme song will be out on 11 December 2019.

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Ultraman Season 2 and more arrives on Netflix mid-April

New week, new releases on Netflix, which includes Ultraman: Season 2, thrillers in Choose or Die and Anatomy of a Scandal, and a whole lot more.

ULTRAMAN: SEASON 2 – 14 APRIL

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Ultraman is joined by Seven, Ace, Zoffy, Jack and Taro and together, the united Ultraman brotherhood takes on a new alien threat.
ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL – 15 APRIL
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Sophie’s privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.
CHOOSE OR DIE – 15 APRIL

Tempted by a chance to win unclaimed prize money, two friends reboot a mysterious 1980s video game and step into a surreal world of next-level terror.
HARD CELL – 12 APRIL

Events planner-turned-women’s prison governor Laura Willis documents the thrills and spills of life behind bars in this delightfully dry comedy series.
THE CREATURE CASES – 12 APRIL

Special agents Sam and Kit hop the globe with their sleuthing skills, science facts and cool gadgets to solve the animal kingdom’s many mysteries.
MAI – 15 APRIL

A grieving mother discovers the criminals behind her daughter’s tragic death, and transforms from meek to merciless to get the real story.
You’ve still got time to catch up on older series on Netflix (like for Ultraman Season 2, for one), so why not binge ’em during the weekend?

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Aurora 7 is available for download

Originates from the novel, Aurora 7 overthrows the traditional Fairy Tales stories that was retold by many generation but now it comes with a twist. Join the Aurora, the heroine of the story in her epic quest to save the world and gather all Power of Lights from 7 princesses from different Fairy Tales.

In Aurora 7, you get to crossover into an unknown world. You will fight in a battle between Light and Darkness in order to save the kingdom. You’ll get to collect and train heroes from the Fairy tales such as  Red Riding Hood, Belle, Rapunzel and other Fairy Tales stories. There is Light and Dark lingers within you. It is up to you to decide to choose your path between Light and Dark.

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Aurora 7 offers all sorts of PVP. Solo PvP, Team PvP, Guild Wars you named it! Challenge your friends or your opponents in all sort of battle mode! The game will have variety of exciting events coming onto the game. Get into a challenge where you get to battle the Giant from Jack and the Beanstalk!
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Aurora 7 is available in iOS and Android. Visit their official facebook to get the latest game update from them.

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Tower of Fantasy EN Faces Review Bomb Because It Doesn’t Have Chinese Language Support

Tower of Fantasy and its upcoming EN release is facing a review bomb, as fans who can now access the game have discovered it doesn’t support Simplified Chinese language options.

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Over on the Google Play store, Chinese-speaking users have left 1-star reviews, upset that a game that literally launched in Chinese first would exclude the language from its international release.
It should be noted that the reviews don’t show up if your language is set to English.
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“The [Chinese] server has been out for so long, and foreigners deliberately don’t give Chinese”, writes Max Lee.
One more comment called out the company for ignoring that there are Chinese speaking users in non-China countries.
“˙No Chinese in the international server? Isn’t your company an overseas Chinese? It’s really disgusting! Every time the Chinese is deliberately removed, the game is obviously Chinese! Don’t you know there are international users too?” writes DEX.Sho.
Tower of Fantasy is a game seemingly unable to escape any kind of controversy- back when the game was only releasing in China, it drew ire for using plagiarized assets from miHoYo’s Honkai Impact 3rd.
However, the review bomb hasn’t quite made a dent in the Tower of Fantasy review score, which still sits at 4.6, likely due to them just not being counted.
As far as reasons to review bomb go, this one is actually pretty fair- More countries than China use Chinese, such as Malaysia and Singapore.
Considering the game launched in the language, it seems almost bizarre to actively remove it from the game’s international release.
Source: Wanuxi
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Tower of FantasyDeveloper: Hotta StudioRelease Date: 2021-12-16Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows
Set hundreds of years in the future on the distant planet of Aida, the shared open-world MMORPG, anime-infused sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy from developer Hotta Studio and publisher Level Infinite, is now available on PC and mobile platforms globally. Players will be able to experience an anime-inspired post-apocalyptic sci-fi art style, freeform character development, and exciting combat through thrilling battles and exciting open-world exploration.

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LINE GAMES Xross Chronicle ends its service on September 29

LINE GAMES just announced that its mobile RPG title Xross Chronicle (クロスクロニクル) will end its service on the 29th of September 2020. The game was launched on the 1st of October 2019 in Japan and has a runtime of 1 year. The game had also just went global this February.

1000 Star Light Stones will be presented to players everyday after the maintenance on 30th July.

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Overview
Xross Chronicle by LINE GAMES was a remake of Floppy Games’ smartphone game “YokaiSaga” (요괴), which was released in Korea in 2017. The game featured a Possession System where players can summon different demonic creatures that possess the characters.
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The possession will change the appearances and the abilities of the characters all while the different combinations will affect the outcomes of the battles.

More details for this title can be found on their official Facebook page.
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Xross ChroniclePublisher: LINEGAMESRelease Date: 2020-02-20Android, iOS
The Dimension of Yokai has opened!
Yokai Fantasy World

A long time ago, an opening in the dimension brought alien beings to the world.
Humans called these aliens beings the Yokai.

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Uma Musume adds Sweep Tosho: Should You Pull?

With a new banner refresh that will last until 30 June 2022, we have the addition of Sweep Tosho to the Uma Musume stable.

★3[プラタナス・ウィッチ]スイープトウショウ（CV：#杉浦しおり さん）が登場！
マイルや中距離をメインに追込で活躍する、ちょっぴりわがままな魔法少女ウマ娘です！
ガチャで獲得すると今だけ「スイープトウショウのピース×90」がおまけで付いてきます！#ウマ娘 #ゲームウマ娘 pic.twitter.com/2wMnDTFIr2

— ウマ娘プロジェクト公式アカウント (@uma_musu) June 20, 2022

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Chasers used to be fairly rare, but with Sweep Tosho added to the roster, we now have a fairly abundant lineup to choose from.

At first glance, nothing particularly stands out about Sweep Tosho. She is both a competent chaser and betweener, and she can be fielded for the mile and medium distance tracks. Trainers might wish to take advantage of her built-in heal however, and field her for medium distance races. She has a pretty good debuff as well, so use it accordingly as well. One feather to her cap would be the fact that she can learn a unique green skill that gives a buff to wisdom while resisting debuffs that can be inherited. What is really unfortunate however is her rather middling unique character ability which grants her a brief speed up in the final corner provided she hasn’t panicked. So, with all that in mind, should you still roll? Most definitely, not because she is going to be meta-defining. Far from it. What she lacks in strength however, she more than makes up for her cuteness.
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is currently available on Android and iOS for mobile, and DMM Games for the PC.

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Iron Harvest: World Map Campaign Mode out now

Iron Harvest grows even bigger with a free add-on in the World Map Campaign and over 40 new missions. The first of three updates launch today on PC, with consoles to follow.

Experience the alternative history of 1920+ where in nations will fight to protect their capital maps and to gain stable control over their territories. The rules are simple, but mastery will lead you through a learning curve. How will you handle the quests and scenarios in your road to victory?

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Tackle challenging single player missions, revisiting the 60 maps of the game with a new spin. Take command of the dieselpunk mechs, take on renewed mission types, all against an advanced AI that will adapt to keep you on your toes. Choose from several world map configurations with their own division of territories and victory conditions, each also offering a custom campaign editor for you to set up your own map of conquest.
Additionally, Forgotten Fortress is a new 3v3 multiplayer/skirmish map taking players into the hazardous desert of Arabia. Alongside the content updates with the World Map campaign, balancing and stability improvements further bolsters Iron Harvest, growing into the largest RTS games currently available. First launched in 2020, the game is available on PC, Xbox Series X | S and PS5 and has seen continuous free updates.
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PUBG Corp. drops lawsuit against Epic Games’ Fortnite

Earlier this year, PUBG Corp., the studio behind PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite have got into a legal battle where PUBG Corp. filed a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement against Epic Games. Surprisingly, PUBG Corp. drops the lawsuit against Epic Games recently.

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Both PUBG and Fortnite are part-owned by Tencent Games, and although their battle royale modes have a slight difference in gameplay and design, they still share a lot of similarities. For example, both games start a match with 100 players paragliding down to battle and run as a storm approaches from the outskirts of the map, in the end the last man standing wins.

Fortnite
The legal battle against the two extremely popular battle-royale game is now over, although we don’t know why nor is there any settlement made between PUBG and Epic Games. Glad the case ended peacefully!
Source: Bloomberg
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Black Shark Malaysia Is Having a Mid-November Sale

The electronics brand Black Shark is having a sale with a number of deals for their high-quality smartphones that could save you up to RM1,340.

The sale will go on from the 11th of November to the 13th of November 2022. Here are all the prices for the items on offer:

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Black Shark 5 Pro: Save up to RM1,040

(12GB + 256GB):
RM3,499 comes with Black Shark Year-End Surprise Box (BS5 Tempered Glass + Black Shark Fun Cooler 2 Pro + Black Shark Monsters Trigger + Shark Chan Figurine + Shark Chan Standee + Black Shark Opener + Black Shark Tote Bag).
(16GB + 256GB):
RM3,699 comes with Black Shark Year-End Surprise Box (BS5 Tempered Glass + Black Shark Joybuds Pro + Black Shark Monsters Trigger + Shark Chan Figurine + Shark Chan Standee + Black Shark Opener + Black Shark Tote Bag).

Black Shark 5: Save up to RM620

(8GB + 128GB):
RM2,199 comes with Black Shark Year-End Surprise Box (BS5 Tempered Glass + Telescope
& Black Shark Lucifer T10 + Black Shark Monsters Trigger + Shark Chan Figurine + Shark Chan
Standee + Black Shark Opener + Black Shark Tote Bag).

(12GB + 256GB):
RM2,599 comes with Black Shark Year-End Surprise Box (BS5 Tempered Glass + Telescope & Black Shark Lucifer T10 + Black Shark Monsters Trigger + Shark Chan Figurine + Shark Chan Standee + Black Shark Opener + Black Shark Tote Bag).

Black Shark 4 Pro: Save up to RM1,340

(12GB + 256GB): RM1,999* comes with Black Shark Year-End Surprise Box (Black Shark Lucifer T14 + Black Shark Monsters Trigger + Telescope + Shark Chan Figurine + Shark Chan Standee + Black Shark Opener + Black Shark Tote Bag).

*Claim RM100 voucher from Black Shark Official Store, applicable for Pre Order only

These products are on sale and can be bought from the official Black Shark Stores on Shopee and Lazada.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity shows off more gameplay on Nintendo Treehouse

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity will be launching 20 November 2020, and there’s been plenty of reveals here and there about the upcoming spin-off title that takes place 100 years before The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. First off, a first look at Urbosa’s gameplay and moves:

It’s time for first-ever gameplay of the Gerudo Champion, Urbosa, in #HyruleWarriors: Age of Calamity! #NintendoTreehouseLivehttps://t.co/xInSa1EaWv pic.twitter.com/wJvglkQur0

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 7, 2020

As with Breath of the Wild, you will be able to find Koroks in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. These little buggers don’t know when to quit, do they?

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Yahaha! You found me!
You might find Koroks hiding across stages in #HyruleWarriors: Age of Calamity! Keep an eye out to find them all! #NintendoTreehouseLivehttps://t.co/KyXDFoiK5i pic.twitter.com/6upyvsOAVO
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 7, 2020

Zelda also joins the battle!

Here’s your first look at #Zelda in action in #HyruleWarriors: Age of Calamity! Zelda brings her Sheikah Slate into battle…?!#NintendoTreehouseLivehttps://t.co/GIqMqXfIle pic.twitter.com/45LCEWur3a
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 7, 2020

You can synchronize I mean climb to the top of a Sheikah Tower between stages to check out the map of Hyrule.

Access the full map of Hyrule from the top of a Sheikah Tower in between stages! #HyruleWarriors #NintendoTreehouseLive pic.twitter.com/QlmQ5ie4KJ
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 7, 2020

You can also undress or give poor Link various attires from Breath of the Wild. Without any worrying about durability issues, you can also choose to enter battle with the soup ladle at all times

Link can wear (or remove!) familiar clothing from The Legend of #Zelda: Breath of the Wild!#HyruleWarriors #NintendoTreehouseLive pic.twitter.com/CXG0OKyMEf
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 7, 2020

Last but not least, a look at Impa’s gameplay as she ninjas her way around the battlefield.

IMPA! 🐸 #HyruleWarriors #NintendoTreehouseLive pic.twitter.com/byo36cIKXM
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 7, 2020

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ASUS ROG announces Strix SCAR II (GL704) with 17.3″ display, Intel Core i7 and NVIDIA GTX 1060

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) previously released the 15.6-inch Strix SCAR II and Hero II (GL504) that introduced the ultrafast display panel with super-narrow bezels, and we are impressed by it.  Continuing the trend, ASUS ROG announced Strix SCAR II (GL704) with an even bigger display and powerful features.

The new Strix SCAR II (GL704) is the first 17.3-inch laptop under 400mm wide thanks to the super-narrow bezels surrounding the display. Same as its predecessor, it features an impressive 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. The full sRGB colour gamut also allows the screen to show a full range of vivid colours so the games could look as good as it is meant to be.

Designed for FPS gaming, Strix Scar II comes with a contrasting Kevlar and camouflage-textured design as well as Aura Sync RGB lighting that can be customized across its seven lighting zones. While on the keyboard, it has a desktop-style layout to offer a comfortable typing feel.
For the performance part, it is powered by the Intel Core i7-8750H processor with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / 1070 so you could expect a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience on it. It features up to 32GB DDR4 RAM, 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi, 4K UHD and G-SYNC outputs too. Other than that, the HyperCool Pro cooling system presents to provide a superb cooling performance.
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Along with the announcement of Strix SCAR II (GL704), ASUS introduces Armoury Crate, the unified platform that puts the most important settings at gamers’ fingertips. Aside from covering system settings and Aura Sync lighting, you can customize your preferences for specific games or application then save them up. There is a Mobile Dashboard allowing remote monitoring and adjustment from your mobile devices as well.
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The machine is arriving in Malaysia at the beginning of October for a price between RM7000 – RM9000. For more information on the new Strix SCAR II (GL704), you can visit their official site or Facebook.
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SINoALICE Global receives Act of Reality

As previously reported, Act of Reality is now live in SINoALICE Global. The third chapter of the game’s tale will see classic heroines of myth and fiction be transported to modern day Tokyo. Will they still take lives? Well, play through and find out.

With the release of Act of Reality, it marks a new era of SINoALICE Global. Play through Alice, Red Riding Hood and other characters’ stories as set in an alternate modern universe as told by Yoko Taro. With the new act are celebration missions with rewards including:

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Alice/Alternative, the first Act of Reality class with Alice in a modern day setting
Powerful new equipment upgrades and bonuses featuring coveted SR weapons and upgrade materials plus huge EXP
Earn 30 twilight crystals daily (maximum 300 twilight crystals) by logging in between now and Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at 4:59 (UTC). Receive 150 additional twilight crystals by clearing Act of Hatred Chapter 5: Verse 10 by Nov. 30, 2020 at 14:59 UTC

A social media campaign is also running concurrently with the Act’s release until Nov. 6, where fans can stand a change to win from a Sony Stereo Headphones h.ear on™ 2 “MDR-H600A”, a SINoALICE Act of Reality Acrylic Stand Set, or SINoALICE Act of Reality Clear File Set. Rules and information can be found on the official Twitter account.
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SINoALICEPublisher: Square Enix, PokelaboDeveloper: PokelaboRelease Date: 2017-06-06Android, iOS
Fairy tale characters fight to "revive their author". Enter the dark world of SINoALICE as imagined by Yoko Taro (Drakengard, NieR).

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Blazblue Alternative Dark War First Impressions – Chrono/Phantasma Grand Order

At this point, having a mobile game is practically a badge of honor for your franchise. This certainly seems to be the motivating factor for Blazblue Alternative: Dark War, the new mobile RPG published by Arc System Works featuring Blazblue characters.

Blazblue was one of the first fighting games I tried to get into seriously, thanks to its edgy 2000s anime aesthetic and amazing soundtrack. It’s one of the few games to still commit to 2D sprites, having a well animated feel despite the limitations of the medium. Naturally, I had expectations when they announced a mobile RPG, even if it wasn’t going to be the Blazblue-but-mobile experience that Skullsgirls had with its mobile port.

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We should disclose the game is currently only available in Japan, with no word on an English release yet. Given our writing staff combined doesn’t know enough Japanese to outread a grade-schooler, don’t expect any commentary on the game’s story, either. With that out of the way, how does the game look? Read on and find out.
Looks Like Blazblue/Grand Order In Here
I’m in two minds on Dark War’s design. On one hand, the character sprites are fine, with newcomer Ciel looking like she could very well fit on a Blazblue character select screen. On the other, the actual in-game models are very much not fine, instead aping Fate/Grand Order’s more puppet-like art style.
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“S-senpai?”
Of course, it’s only natural that Ciel looks amazing. She’s essentially the Mashu of this game, even having a giant shield as a weapon. The other Bronze characters you’re given at the start of the game don’t look nearly as good, often legitimately looking like Fate rejects instead of the fighting game so stupidly edgy it has a character called The Bloodedge that’s somehow not the edgiest character in the game.
The problem is that art style is one of the best things Blazblue has going for it, so having the mobile game not incorporate the sprite styles is a bit of a downer. It also doesn’t help that the returning characters are naturally locked at higher rarities, so unless you spend money your early game is going to be a lot of time looking at characters you don’t recognize in an art style you don’t recognize, making you wonder if you’re actually playing a Blazblue game at all.

One thing I do have to commend the game on is its grimoire art, however. Grimoires are the gacha-able powerups you collect, similar to Craft Essences in Fate/GO. Since they’re literally just stat sticks you attach to your character to improve them, there’s a lot of fun art to be had with them.
But in the end though, the fact that I keep comparing this game to Fate/Grand Order is pretty damning that they really just wanted their own Fate clone, and Blazblue was the only franchise with a timeline messed up enough to allow for it without damaging the brand too much. ‘
That being said, the game does use music from Blazblue, one of its best features. In a sea of blandness, the battle music of this game is like a little hint of spice, and it might even carry you far through the game depending on your tastes.
Haven’t I seen This Gameplay Somewhere Before?
It should come as no surprise that the game literally plays like Fate/Grand Order. You have different types of moves, some being able to be chained into each other ultimately leading up to a big finisher.
The only real difference is that all the moves are named with a more Blazblue flare, such as the heavier of the atttacks being called Drives and the big finisher being called your Astral Heat, similar to the finishers from regular Blazblue.

I really like the game’s Overdrive mechanic, which lets you dramatically bypass the game’s action limit to do way more attacks. It rewards chaining moves, and lets you drastically rally your units for big damage.
There’s also the team composition end, with different units and grimoires having costs that you’ll have to factor in, as well as positions and elements. It’s pretty common for most mobile RPGs, since nothing frees you from your character bias like finding out your team needs a fire-type.
Thankfully, the game has an auto mode and a speed up mode, because you’re going to be doing a lot of grinding through the game’s story, especially if you want to grind more of the game’s premium gems to fund your gacha exploits.

I’m not penalizing this game for not being a fighting game, but eventually you do get bored of the generic RPG gameplay. Again, it’s the fact that the game is very clearly Blazblue logos taped over the FGO skeleton that makes it really hard to recommend, especially since if you’re talking to a gacha player there’s a good chance they already play FGO.
It’s just. Another game with busywork, like so many others. It has the attachment of a unique IP, but chooses not to do anything cool with it in favor of just aping one of the biggest titles out there right now.
Pull-It Dance II
Unsurprisingly, Blazblue Alternative Dark War has gacha elements. You can pull for Grimoires and characters, getting a mix of the two in every pull. We didn’t get far enough to see if there would be any guarantee features, but for the most part its as inoffensive as a gacha system can be,

The game gives you a 3% for SS characters (the highest rarity), with a 6% chance on 5-star Grimoires. You’ll need to uncap your Grimoires a grand total of six times to uncap it, using duplicates of the grimoire to get it there. The same applies to characters, who even get a little crown along with shards.
Personally, I’m not a fan of gacha games with a strict duplicate requirement. Getting your waifu should be a fun experience, the idea of pulling it off then realizing you need to do it two to three more times is kind of a buzzkill. But that’s the norm for these types of games, so I guess my opinion is in the minority.
10 pulls cost about 2000 of the game’s gems, where you get about 30 for 3-starring the game’s missions. There’s also side content and hard mode to help you gain more of the premium currency, though that requires some unlocking on your end to get to.
Again, we didn’t get too far into it, so we can’t tell you how F2P friendly the game would be. Judging by the fact Blazblue Alternative Dark War has chosen to base itself off of Fate though, I don’t fancy its chances of being the next free-to-play darling.
Not even returning Trinity to her Six Heroes state could warm me up to this game. I really tried, guys.
Final Verdict
I like Blazblue. I don’t necessarily like gacha games. Unless you were a diehard stalwart of the two, I don’t think I could recommend Blazblue Alternative Dark War. The game’s just kind of there, not doing anything particularly bold or new. It’s just a Blazblue-flavored gacha game, and even the Blazblue flavor is fading.
Still, if you’re a fan of the FGO RPG system but for whatever reason avoiding the game, you’d probably like Dark War. Some of the characters are legitimately cool, and you can always refer to the Blazblue pantheon of characters if you wanted a glimpse at possible future additions. Normally I’d say something like “not every game needs to be a standout unique hit” but in Dark War’s case it would have been good if any of it stood out at all.
You can make gacha games based on fighting game IPs, Skullgirls did it pretty well, Heck, the gacha fighter has existed for quite a while now, with games like Power Rangers being so good they got console releases. Considering Dark War’s history of delays, it’s sad they didn’t consider that route, because I can’t imagine this was anyone’s passion project.
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Blazblue Alternative Dark WarPublisher: Arc System WorksDeveloper: Arc System WorksRelease Date: 2021-02-16Android, iOS
This is a story that leads to the Azure. When we take a step out of the ordinary peace, the world begins to end ... a hell called possibility begins.

The BlazBlue series featuring "characters full of individuality and a profound world view" by Arc System Works is now available in an RPG!
The main scenario is completely supervised by producer Toshimichi Mori. You can enjoy it with high quality and a volume of over 2 million characters, which is the largest number in the series.

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Pre-registration for Last Cloudia now live

AIDIS has announced the pre-registration event for their upcoming mobile game, Last Cloudia. In conjunction with the event, they released a trailer of the game.

In Last Cloudia, the story focuses on the efforts of Humans and Demon Beasts in saving the world. Based on the trailer, the game gives off a Final Fantasy vibe. Previously, AIDIS had worked as part of the development team for Grand Summoners. Due to this, some may recognize the similarities the art has with said game.

At the moment, not much information exists on the game. The official website itself still has inaccessible tabs namely the character and story tabs. Furthermore, the trailer did not clarify what kind of game it will be. However, based on the UI, we can assume that it will either be turn-based or 1-tap. Hopefully more information comes along before the release of the game.

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On the other hand, players can pre-register for the game now on the official website. Depending on the number of pre-registers, players will receive a specific number of Crystals as a reward. The game will launch for both the Android and iOS systems. Unfortunately, the developers have not announced the official release date of Last Cloudia.

For more information, you can head over to Last Cloudia’s official site. You can also check out the Twitter page for more updates.

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YuGiOh Master Duel Gives Out 1K Gems To Celebrate 10 Million Downloads

Konami has announced that they would be giving out 1000 gems to celebrate YuGiOh Master Duel hitting 10 million downloads, just weeks after the game’s launch.

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“To celebrate the news, KONAMI has launched an in-game 10 Million Download Campaign. Log in to Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL between now and 31 March 2022 to receive a 1000 Gems bonus!”, they said in a press statement.
To say YuGiOh Master Duel was having a good start with its downloads would be an understatement- the game has over 87,000 concurrent players on PC (via Steamdb), with an all-time high of over 262,000.
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That’s of course only its PC version, and not including its releases on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X or mobile.
The game’s also garnered a lot of traction on social media, as YuGiOh fans old and new share their experiences climbing the game’s ranked ladders via a variety of strategies and plays.
YuGiOh Master Duel is a near 1:1 port of the YuGiOh TCG, letting you build the deck of your dreams to compete against other duelists around the world. It features cross-saves on top of its cross-play, so you can carry your progress with you across the game’s multiple platforms since the game also happens to be free-to-play.
Even if you’re not into dueling other people, the game also boasts a Solo mode, where you can get plenty of rewards like gems to pull for more cards.

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Savior Saga: Idle RPG updates with guild feature, new event

South Korea-based game developer Joycity has just added a major update to Savior Saga: Idle RPG for the Android and iOS. If you have never heard of this game before, then you will now because if there was an award for the most descriptive title, Savior Saga would be in the running, because everything you need to know about what the game entails is presented before you.

Savior Saga: Idle RPG has players embarking on an adventure with Yuina, a beautiful dragon maiden, in pursuit of the Dragon Heart. Doing this serves to put an end to the usual ancient evil threatening the lands once and for all. The game boasts MMORPG-style 3D graphics that are pleasing to the eye.

Given the nature of the game, you will be spending a lot of time completing your collection. There are over 300 weapons to be collected altogether, with an extensive lineup of heroes which you can recruit. Add this to the numerous game modes, scenarios and dungeons, you will be spending a lot of time on this game.
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In addition to making its way to the iOS, Savior Saga introduces a guild system which has been sought after for a while now and serves to welcome new players. As part of the launch, there is now the inclusion of a guild master shop which sells an assortment of special items in exchange for currency that can be earned through guild activities. With players being able to band together now, Savior Saga is implementing the Guild Fairy Event which rewards rare loot to those brave enough to face the trials presented before them.

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Mat Kilau makes his mobile debut in King of Nations collab

Mat Kilau is making his mobile debut in VNG Games‘ King of Nations! Following the success of the theatrical feature film of the same name, Mat Kilau will be available in King of Nations starting 22 August 2022, clad in a detailed Malay Busana and brandishing his traditional weapons.

Both Dato Adi Putra and Fattah Amin are excited to see Mat Kilau replicated in true form in the game, a most fitting time as Merdeka Day approaches. Mat Kilau is fully decked out in distinctly Malay details, featuring a Baju Silat as his battle outfit to be true to his Malay warrior spirit, a tengkolok upon his crown, and a Malay keris.

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Here’s an overview of the game:
King of Nations VNG is a turn-based strategy card role-playing game in which you will act as a lord on the way to rise, collecting epic heroes from different civilizations in this unique RPG. Gear them up to join strategic battles, defeat your enemies in the arena, conquer the world alongside your alliances and write down the history of your own civilization!
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***Key Features***
Epic Heroes from Different Civilization
Historical heroes from major civilizations are waiting for your summons, from Caesar and Alexander to Oda Nobunaga and Sun Tzu. Each of them has unique talents and skills. Form an army of your favorite civilization, or build a mixed team with heroes from multiple civilizations? It is your call!
Localized heroes
Mat Kilau – The respected legendary Malaysian hero who returns as an all-powerful hero in the game. Team up with him to compete with other civilizations!
Strategic Battle
Line up your heroes to join strategic battles. Overcome stronger enemies with the right formations. If heroes with bonds are arranged to fight together, they can even unleash extra powers!
Alliance War
Blended with SLG gameplay, you can form alliances with your friends. Fight with them to expand your territory in the world map, capture strongholds to strengthen your position, and fight for glory in alliance wars!
PvP Arena
Assemble your best heroes to PK other players in the Arena. Climb the leader board and earn your unique Arena Title!
Idle System
Your heroes and army are still fighting battles when you are away. Reap rich awards with just one click the next time you log on. Grow rapidly with no burden at all!
If you want to learn more, check out the game’s official website, Facebook page, Facebook group, and Instagram.

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Doctor Who Is Basically British Tokusatsu, and That’s Fantastic

The tokusatsu genre has been going especially strong lately, with Shin Kamen Rider recently releasing, Godzilla more popular than ever, and even Gamera is making a comeback. This has gotten me interested in Western Tokusatsu and while the first thing that comes to mind with that term is Power Rangers, I can’t help but look across the pond to the UK and Doctor Who, a show that is essentially British Tokusatsu.

Yes the Doctor wears bowties instead of spandex, but everything else checks out: strange and scary monsters that may be made from Kitchen utensils and a strange affinity for the sacred land of the rock quarry.

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Yes I know, Tokusatsu in Japan just refers to a show that makes heavy use of special effects so, of course, Doctor Who as well as IPs like Star Wars and Star Trek would count as Tokusatsu. With Doctor Who though, I’d argue it goes further than that, the series makes use of several ideas and techniques that give it a lot in common with Japanese Henshin superheroes so why not go over them?
The Tokusatsu Genre
Image Credit: Toei
So let’s start by giving a brief look at the Tokusatsu genre in Japan. As previously mentioned, in Japan it refers to any sci-fi or fantasy tv show/movie that makes use of heavy special effects. However much like the term Anime or JRPG, it’s primarily used in the West especially to refer to Japanese titles and shows made in the style of Japanese titles.
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There are two main subgenres of Tokusatsu: Kaiju, aka giant movie monsters like Godzilla, and Henshin, based around masked heroes like Kamen Rider, Ultraman, Gridman, and Super Sentai (known in international markets as Power Rangers). Both continue to this day and while each series bring something new to the table, the genre has brought a number of notable design formulas and tropes.
The most notable of these is Tokusatsu’s heavy use of practical effects. The genre usually consists of heroes dressed in motorcycle gear and monsters that are guys in rubber suits stomping or crawling their way into battle. They will often be shot in local fields or rock quarries disguised as evil lairs or other planets and the weapons are often literally stuck together with duck tape and glue, with lots of shiny bits to add to the sci-fi elements.
Many modern Toku will often use CGI as well but still in combination with these tried and true techniques to keep the cost down. While many will say it looks cheesy and cheap, for fans, this is part of the charm, adding a sense of realism and excitement as you know the character are actually performing these fights and actions. Chances are if you’re a fan of Doctor Who, this all sounds very familiar.
Doctor Who
Image Credit: BBC
Doctor Who premiered on BBC One in 1963, and quickly became popular for many of the same reasons as the Tokusatsu show, a costumed alien hero: The Doctor, travels throughout time and space with his many companions, battling various monsters and villains.
Like many Tokusatsu, Doctor Who’s BBC budget forced it to rely on heavy practical effects, especially back in the Classic Series run. The monsters were often stuntmen dressed in odd masks and rubber suits, there’s was even one monster that was pretty much just a guy covered in green bubble wrap. The acting likewise could often range more on the exaggerated and cheesy side as the Doctor and his foes attempted to outwit each other.
You can very much see the similarities between Doctor Who and Tokusatsu. These were budget sci-fi shows that squeezed so much strange imaginative storytelling into their small productions through the talents of the cast and crew. They’re even both split into different eras with “Classic” and “Modern” Doctor Who, as well as “Showa” (the 50s-80s) and “Heisei”(90s-2010s) eras of Tokusatsu both of which saw vast changes in storytelling, and effects between different iterations of each television series.
I could further go on to describe their often snazzy 60s-70s soundtracks and their delightful amounts of violence. Serious Kamen Rider, Sentai, and Doctor Who are all pretty great when it comes to darker action for kids especially the Third Doctor and his Venusian Aikido or the Seventh Doctor blowing up a Dalek with a grenade.
The Common Criticism
Image Credit: BBC
Of course, this style of television has gotten Doctor Who criticism over the years. The special effects were bad and unrealistic, and they were too campy to take seriously. This was actually one of the many reasons that the original series was canceled. The Head of the BBC at the time Michael Grade despised Doctor Who for its low production quality and silly writing compared to the big Hollywood sci-fi production like ET and Star Wars.
“All I did was try to kill it when I was at the BBC. I thought it was horrible, awful. I thought it was so outdated. It was just a little show for a few pointy-head Doctor Who fans. It was also very violent and it had lost its magic and I killed it”.
It’s harsh but it wasn’t an uncommon thought. Even my dad who watched Classic Who as a kid used to laugh as he told me how “fake and silly” it all seemed. I can’t say he’s entirely wrong either. Some of the Classic Who (and Modern Who) stories really do just look lame. I got a pretty high tolerance for bad effects but the Tank and Robot from “Robot” and The Mara puppet from “Kinda” are really pushing it. Whether Japanese Toku shows went through the same scrutiny is something I don’t know but I definitely remember people making fun of Power Rangers in the same way.
But That’s Part of The Fun
The Weeping Angels were actually performed by Dancers so they could hold the poses for longer. Image Credit: BBC
For many fans, however, the cheap, B-Movie feel of these shows is part of what makes these shows fun. It’s cool seeing all these strange creatures and the various gadgets and sets partly because they’re so odd. The fact that the visuals were so budgeted also forced the writers to compensate with better scripts and dialogue. What may be seen as cheesy or silly acting, can also be seen as passionate and emotional.
These are tenets that Modern Doctor Who still makes use of to this day, even with further use of CGI. As a kid, I always loved the Daleks for how weird they were. I always assumed they were CGI, but no, they’re big wooden puppets with actual people inside to pilot them. Knowing that just makes them all the more interesting. This extends to many of the other monsters: The Cybermen, The Sontarans, and even the Weeping Angels are people in excellently made suits and makeup.
When you look at so many films and TV today and their overuse of sterile CGI, shows like Doctor Who, Ultraman and Shin Godzilla feel more unique and special. Seeing modern-day, more convincing practical effects is a lot of fun and even if they’re not exactly realistic, it feels more effective because you know the weapons, characters, and monsters are actually there (also Doctor Who’s use of CGI can be… questionable).
There’s also The Merch

                    Image Credit: BBC

                    Image Credit: Toei

There’s one final similarity between the two and that’s in their merch. Almost all big franchises have merch but I can’t help but notice the similarity between two of the most iconic money makers between the two series: The Doctor’s Sonic Screw Driver, and The Rider Belts which they use to transform.
Both are toy weapons where the fun comes in allowing you to take the role of the hero. They were the kind of toys I always wanted to pretend to be The Doctor or any other hero complete with the iconic posses and catchphrases. The fact that these included all the iconic sound effects and light-up parts that each is known for, made them all the better.
Alongside these, you also have your many figures, especially with the different monsters to collect. It’d be nicer if some of the Doctor Who figures were a bit higher in quality but still, the two aren’t that different from each other when placed on the shelf.
British Tokusatsu
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From what I’ve gathered the Classic Era of Doctor Who wasn’t aired consistently in Japan however The Modern Era has been fully dubbed leading to a solid following. The Tenth Doctor was even voiced by Toshihiko Seki who voiced the character of Momotaros in Kamen Rider Den-O, a series that coincidentally was also about time travel.
To clarify, I’m not saying that Doctor Who was inspired by Tokusatsu or vice versa, rather it’s interesting how the genre of ‘practical effect heavy sci-fi’ was interpreted so similarly across two very different cultures even with some key differences, like Tokusatsu heroes revolving around more straightforward fights while The Doctor tends to solve problems with his brain and two hearts.
That being said they definitely have more in common. Beyond effects and costumes. Even the idea of different iterations of the Doctor changing every few years isn’t too different than the changing casts of Kamen Rider or Super Sentai complete with slightly different tones and characters.
I suppose when you’re attempting to do fantasy on an equally tight budget, certain formulas just fall into place anywhere in the world, leading to the creation of the genre and giving both Japan and The UK a number of Cultural Icons that are celebrated to this day. Ultimately, if you’re a certified Whovian or are itching to rewatch Kamen Rider Black Sun, consider giving the other a watch. They may have more in common than you’d think.

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CHAOS Extended: Final Fantasy Origin demo period lengthened

The demo version for Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin has been extended to 26 June 2021, from 24 June 2021. Players were having issues actually installing the demo for roughly a day before a patch came in, allowing people to bask in the memes of chaos. Accordingly, acceptance of feedback for the demo of Final Fantasy Origin has been extended to 2 July.

Square Enix has helpfully provided tips for you to help you through the game, which you can read for yourself here. They’ve also shared comments from various members of the development team, with regards to the title; from a combination of concepts, to a most striking sentence of the story… a “bold new vision”, its brutal imagery, the incorporation of various elements to help players of all stripes to enjoy the demo, and of course, being fans of the franchise as a whole themselves.

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It’s interesting to see this Final Fantasy Origin be possibly considered as a side story, since, after all, it’s not a numbered title. Whatever the case, the game is slated for a 2022 release for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S and PC. In the meantime, we’ll have to subsist solely off chaos, chaos and more chaos.

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Catch the Impulse Gaming JB Paradigm Mall Grand Opening sale!

To celebrate the grand opening of the Impulse Gaming branch at JB Paradigm Mall, the store will be having a one-day only sale! On 3 December 2022, 10:00 to 22:00 GMT+8, the lowdown of promotions include:

200 goodie bags
30 units PlayStation 5 console, first come first served
Switch OLED at RM1249
Xbox Series from RM1099
Promotions on various Nintendo Switch Games
God of War: Ragnarok Collector’s at RM749
Razer / Logitech gaming peripherals
Pokemon TCG product
Tamagotchi / Digivice
Official LEGO products at 20% discount
Premium Bandai / Bandai products at 10% discount
Banpresto goods from RM39, with selected two products at RM109

You can find more details about the Impulse Gaming JB Paradigm Mall sale through their official Facebook page.

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Infinite Stratos is getting a mobile spin-off – Infinite Stratos: Archetype Breaker

Announced by DMM games, Japanese light novel/manga/anime series Infinite Stratos is having a mobile game in development under the title Infinite Stratos: Archetype Breaker. It will be available as browser and mobile RPG soon, although no actual date is disclosed yet.

From all we know, the entire cast from Infinite Stratos series will appear in the game as playable characters along with a few new ones in the list. Ahead of its official release, a few pre-registration activity are now available on their official website and Twitter. Depends on the sign-ups or followers they get, exclusive rewards including in-game currency, gacha tickets and 4-star card will be given out to the players.

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Black Clover: Rise of the Wizard King planned for 2023 launch

The Black Clover mobile game has its official name – now known as Black Clover: Rise of the Wizard King –  as well as a projected release window for the first half of 2023. Yes, the official website itself has the subtitle of “The Opening of Fate”, but the English description of the development team video says it’s the Wizard King title.

Finally, the news you’ve all been waiting for! The Video that introduces the development status and release date for “Black Clover Mobile: Rise of the Wizard King” is up now!

VIC GAME STUDIOS CEO, Choi Jae-Young, is dubbed over in Japanese with English Closed Caption subtitles for the above video. Black Clover: Rise of the Wizard King was planned for a 2022 release, but was delayed in order to improve on the game’s quality. He says the game is in its final stretch, scheduled to launch in the first half of 2023, and will be sharing development updates along the way.

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Global closed beta tests will be planned for select regions to “validate service stability” and therefore will only be for “specific global areas first”. He promises more updates to come in time, perhaps with the finalized title for the global release. It’s not specified that the release window will be a simultaneous one, but hopefully for fans, it will be.

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Bail or Jail (Obakeidoro) out on Steam

Bail or Jail from FREE STYLE Inc and Konami is now available globally on PC via Steam. The game previously launched on the Nintendo Switch as Obakeidoro in 2019.

Its Steam store page overview is given as follows:

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It’s time to play Bail or Jail – an exciting game of tag that ends within 3 minutes!
While the Human team keeps themselves out of a holding cell, the Monster team must capture all Humans before time runs out!
Enjoy the game both online and offline in groups of up to 4 players!
Bail or Jail is an Asymmetrical Multiplayer game where you play on either the Human team (3 players) or the Monster team (1 player).
It expands on the simple rules of tag by allowing players to come up with elaborate strategies through the use of character skills and traits.
A Human’s tactics are not limited to running and hiding. If you are in a pinch, you can activate your handy lantern to stun the Monster and turn the tides in your favor!
A Monster’s true strength lies in its unique abilities. Being able to slip through walls or detect footprints – among other unique Monster skills – allow them to capture Humans when they least expect it!
Will you escape as a Human? Or will you have the last laugh as a Monster?
This is a reimagining of the classic game of tag that players of all ages can enjoy.
Gather your friends and family and get ready to Bail or Jail!
Limited events, new maps and new characters are also in the works following the release. The PC version features improved graphics, additional sound effects and improved character animations and cutscenes.
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Learn more about the game through the official website.

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