Fire Emblem Heroes Book V Releases New PV

Fire Emblem Heroes Book V, the next chapter in the mobile Fire Emblem game’s main story, has just gotten a new trailer.

The trailer features a lot of what fans can expect in the game’s story, which updates this week. While Fire Emblem has always been typically sword-and-sorcery in its approach, Book V sees the successful fusion of science and magic, leading to steampunk mech suits more akin to series like Sakura Wars.

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These mechs are called Gullinbursti, and are a huge departure from the game’s usual more classical fantasy setting. They’re developed by the nation of Nioavellir, the aforementioned kingdom which successfully combined Magic and Science.
Once the update is live, all players will be able to jump into the new content. They’ll have to start at Book V Chapter 1, though doing so will award them the Mythic Hero Reginn.
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Players can also complete the “Book V Begins” stories to acquire free orbs as well as Aether Stones. These stories are available starting today for players eager to get their hands on the free rewards.
Finally, Reginn and a host of characters from Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones will all be part of a special limited banner to celebrate Fire Emblem Heroes Book V, running from now to 24th December.

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Black Desert and Cursed crossover now live

As previously announced, Pearl Abyss will be having crossover content with Black Desert and Netflix Original Series, Cursed, which recently premiered on the popular streaming service. The crossover with Cursed will see a new themed questline to be rolled out on all platforms of Black Desert.

The PC version of Black Desert Online will receive the crossover content today. To celebrate the occasion and to have everyone be able to participate, Black Desert Online is now free to download in North America and Europe via the official website. New Adventurers who reach level 50 before 5 August will be able to keep the game for themselves. As for the Xbox One and Playstation 4 versions of the game, the crossover content will be arriving 5 August.

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For Black Desert Mobile players, the quest is already available!
The mysterious new quest features series characters and focuses on Nimue and the fearsome Red Paladins who have been mysteriously transported to the world of Black Desert. Players are tasked with defending Nimue against the Red Paladin threat and assisting her in returning to her world. Upon successfully completing the quest, Adventurers will receive tokens which can be exchanged for special in-game items.
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Why not check out the show while you’re doing the quest in-game?
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Black Desert MobilePublisher: Pearl AbyssDeveloper: Pearl AbyssRelease Date: 2019-12-11Android, iOS
Play the popular MMORPG now on the mobile and in English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Thai, and Indonesian! Go and embark the journey you choose!

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Atelier Ryza Anime Adaptation Announced

Koei Tecmo has announced that the Atelier Ryza “Secret” series is getting its very own anime adaptation and is scheduled for a summer 2023 release.

Japanese animation studio Liden Films will be the studio responsible for the anime adaptation and will bring to life the first title in the series which is Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.

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Not only that, they have included the cast and staff involved in the adaptation which includes some members involved in the original game at their website.
Koei Tecmo has also shared another trailer for Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key which is scheduled to release this March 24th for Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5 and Steam.
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Atelier Ryza 3 is the third installment in the series and takes place when a group of islands called Kark Isles appear near Ryza’s hometown. Seeing this as a threat to their home, Ryza and her friends investigate the isles and discover ruins with a huge gate. Just as Ryza approaches the gate, a strange voice echoes in her head, telling her to reach the Code of the Universe.
What is it that lies beyond the gate, and what does the “Code of the Universe” mean? In hopes of finding a way to save their home, Ryza and her friends set off on a great adventure that revolves around a Key and the roots of alchemy.

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret KeyPublisher: Koei Tecmo GamesRelease Date TBCMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Steam
The story begins when a group of islands called Kark Isles appear near Ryza's—the protagonist's—hometown. Seeing this as a threat to their home, Ryza and her friends investigate the isles and discover ruins with a huge gate. Just as Ryza approaches the gate, a strange voice echoes in her head, telling her to reach the Code of the Universe. What is it that lies beyond the gate, and what does the "Code of the Universe" mean? In hopes of finding a way to save their home, Ryza and her friends set off on a great adventure that revolves around a Key and the roots of alchemy

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Playstation Holiday Incredible Deals 2021: More discounts on hardware and software

No worries if you missed out on the earlier Playstation promotions, as you can get another shot with these Holiday Incredible Deals in the final stretch of 2021! From today until 2 January 2022, there will be special offers applicable to the Playstation VR with Playstation Camera, as well as selected Playstation 5 and Playstation 4 software. These offers will be available at all Playstation Authorized Dealers and Sony Stores while stocks last.

Throw in a Playstation Store Gift Card purchase, and you can also get a premium bonus ID badge holder on a first-come, first-serve basis through the Incredible Deals 2021 promotion. You can find further details about the sale through the official website, and also find locations for applicable outlets to enjoy said sales.

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The PS VR and PS Camera set will be available in Malaysia at RM979. The following is a list of selected PS5 / PS4 Blu-ray Disc versions at promotional prices:

PS5

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales: RM 149
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: RM209
Demon’s Souls: RM209

PS4

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales: RM 149
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition PlayStation Hits: RM39
The Last of Us Part II: RM79
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time: RM79
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Standard Edition: RM129
NieR Replicant ver 1.22474487139…: RM169
God of War PlayStation Hits: RM39

As for the PS Store Physical Gift Card, buying denominations above MYR 200 at select retailers gets you the ID Badge Holder.
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Kick-Flight to shut down in March

Kick-Flight will shut down on 22 March 2021, just about a year since service began, according to an announcement on its official Twitter. The game was available globally at launch, but players mention a region lock that prevented you from playing with say, Japanese or SEA region players, so you were more likely to play against bots and not get a satisfactory competitive experience. Some blame was put on lack of advertising for international players which meant not many knew about the game in the first place.

In any case, there will be a campaign in-game in the lead up to the Kick-Flight shut down. For posterity, below is the store page description:

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“Kick-Flight” brings you a new mobile experience of free-flying and midair battles.
■ Three-dimensional aerial action, allowing complete freedom to fly anywhere on the field!
Ride the winds of victory in a 3-minute 4 vs 4 real-time battle!
Unique acrobatic moves and stimulated floating brings out the sheer joy of flying!
Pursue the kind of action only available on your mobile phone, while you bask in the satisfaction of improving your skills as a player!
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■ Amazing Kickers galore!
Kickers are characters with incredible skills and abilities!
Learn your way around each Kicker and work together as a team–this will be key to victory.
Feast your eyes on the anime-style 3D graphics as well, rendered to a quality previously unimaginable in mobile games!
■ Discover your very own way of fighting!
How you fight will depend on a combination of your characters, skill, and strategy!
Keep refining your player skills and rocket your way to the top of Kick-Flight!

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Langrisser Mobile global now available to pre-register

The latest entry for the classic SRPG Langrisser, Langrisser Mobile has just confirmed for a global launch last month, and now the pre-registration is live on the official site! Everyone who signed up for Langrisser Mobile global will get Trinity Voucher x1, Advanced EXP Potion x3 and Gold x10,000 at launch, more rewards will be available once the certain milestones are reached too.

For the first time in the series, Langrisser Mobile features a real-time tactical combat system. Other than retaining many of its main features such as the original class suppression and terrain effects, the game also features a new storyline that revolves around the birth of a new hero in the land of El Sallia.

Of course, the iconic characters from the original series including Elwin, Leon, Cherie, Bernhardt and Ledin will be making their way in the new mobile game. There will be more than 300 stages for you to master too!
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Langrisser Mobile global is set to launch on January 24, 2019. Don’t forget to sign up if you are interested, you can visit its Google Play Store or App Store page for more info as well!

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New NetEase Open World MMO – Prophecy 76 Now Open for Pre-Registration

The upcoming open world MMO titled Prophecy 76 (Title Unconfirmed) by NetEase is now open for pre-registration. However, the release date for the game is still yet to be announced.

Do note that since this MMO has no official name, we will be referring the game as Prophecy 76; which is a rough translation of the placeholder name that developers Inception Game Studio have came up with. (暂时叫它 天字七六 )

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While there are still no information regarding the gameplay of Prophecy 76, there were bits of what seems to be the gameplay shown in the trailer. The trailer shows off duo protagonists (most likely the male and female playable character) exploring the city on skateboards, and also some form of grappling mechanic to move around the overworld.
The trailer also shows off a cast of colourful characters (most probably gacha characters) in an equally colourful setting. From the Inception Game Studio official Weibo account, the producer also talks about mixing in various “mini-games” which involves hotpots, mahjong and some form of stealth mechanic too.
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Meanwhile the second half of the trailer shows our two protagonist entering what feels like an alternate dimension; where they engage in combat and solve puzzles in a style that can only be described as a vibrant digital fever dream.
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Those who are interested in pre-registering for this NetEase MMO can do so from the game’s official website here.

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Digimon: Encounter is a 3D Digimon RPG now launched in China

Remember Digimon: Encounter (数码宝贝: 相遇) that we reported last August? The 3D RPG is now out for both Android and iOS devices in China! Android users can get the APK from the official site, while iOS users will need to switch their app store region to China in order to download the game.

The game is officially authorized by Bandai Namco Entertainment and published under Momo Game. Over 200 Digimons including WarGreymon, MetalGarurumon and Dukemon will be available to summon, evolve and add to your team. Apparently during a stage, you can explore the map freely while trying to complete mission objectives within the time limit. A battle will start once you encounter an enemy on the map.

Digimon: Encounter requires a Wechat account to access, so make sure you have one if you wish to enjoy the game. Give the game a try if you are a fan of Digimon!
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Tokyo Revengers live action film gets new trailer

Popular manga and currently airing anime series Tokyo Revengers just had a new trailer for its live action film adaptation. Warner Bros. Japan’s uploaded the trailer on the YouTube channel. You can watch the trailer here, but do note that it contains spoilers for the anime.

The live action film will open in Japanese theatres on 9th July later this year. Initially, the film was scheduled to release last year, but the pandemic has caused it to be rescheduled to the aforementioned date. Whether the film will release overseas still remains unclear.

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Tokyo Revengers is a story about 26-year-old Takemichi Hanagaki and his journey in trying to save his ex-girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana, from being murdered. Takemichi ends up travelling back in time, 12 years into the past when he was still with Hinata. As a result, he attempts to rewrite the future, learn more about his time travel powers and uncover the mystery behind Hinata’s impending fate.
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Written and illustrated by Ken Wakui, Tokyo Revengers started off as a manga series back in March of 2017. The anime aired just this month, with Liden Films at the helm of its production.
You can watch the anime on YouTube through Muse Asia’s YouTube channel. For more details on the Tokyo Revengers live action film, you can follow the official Twitter account.

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NEO: The World Ends with You Review: A Fresh Remix of a Classic Tune

After 13 years, Square Enix surprised everyone with a full-fledged sequel to its Nintendo DS cult classic RPG The World Ends with You, with NEO: The World Ends with You for Nintendo Switch and PS4.

Making a sequel to such a unique game seems like it would be an impossible task. The original game was an experience that combined, street art, Japanese urban culture and a battle system specifically made for the DS. Combined with a profound story about an angsty antisocial teenager learning to connect with the world around him made for a stylish and relatable experience.

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Now we’re back in the fashionable streets of Shibuya. While there are a couple of bumps in the road, NEO: The World Ends with You lives it to its predecessor, re-creating the same sense of flair, a solid plot, fun characters, and a great re-interpretation of the battle system that continues the original’s theme of communication and connection.

An All New Reapers Game
NEO: The World Ends with You centers around Rindo, a high schooler who along with his friend Fret are trapped in ‘The Underground’ of Shibuya Tokyo. A purgatory-like parallel city with no clue how they got there. To escape, they must win the Reapers game, a series of trials against three other teams. To fail is to be erased from existence. They soon team up with the shy otaku Nagi and the mysterious Sho Minamimoto.
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The game is split into ‘days’ where the team undergoes a new trial, meeting a vast and colorful cast of characters along the way and uncovering more of the secrets behind the reapers game. The story is intriguing and able to keep the player on their toes. There are many mysteries to unravel with twists upon twists as various characters interact, betray, ally, and just reveal more about themselves. Despite this though, the plot never feels confusing, being delivered in nice bite-sized chunks for the player to digest.
With that being said the game isn’t for everyone. This is a very story-heavy game that relies a lot on visual novel-like dialogue to tell its tale. The game also has some serious pacing issues at times with certain days feeling far more dragged out than they should. This is in part due to the rewind time mechanic that has you jump to earlier points in the day to avoid catastrophe. It usually involves replaying certain areas which, while not the exact same, are similar to what you’ve done before. Usually involving more walls of text with the same characters you’ve already spoken to.
It’s a cool concept but it also makes these sections feel padded out. This doesn’t ruin the story but it can get tiring when it comes up.
The Wicked Twisters

That being said, NEO makes up for this with just how fun the characters are to be around. The main group is likable, Rindo is awkward and his indecisive small talk is relatable, Fret’s energetic support is admirable and Nagi, being a dork obsessed with a gatcha game is funny in her own way. Each character must deal with their own insecurities in how they communicate with others and eventually overcome them. Rindo in particular reminds me of myself and others introverts in their teenage years.
It sounds like your basic anime power of friendship plot and in many ways, it is, but what brings it to a level above most of those is how dynamic the cast’s interactions are. They feel like real people. They joke and banter with each other the way a group of dorky friends would. The small talk they make in battle, dialogue scenes, and even their quips as they walk through the city really add to their personality. Likewise, when they’re scared or frustrated it feels genuine and the way they bring each other up or bicker feels genuine. Even as an adult, I can see a few of my own troubles in these people. It’s easy to route for them and satisfying to watch them grow throughout their journey.
The Sheeple of Shibuya
The game has a larger ensemble cast compared to the small close-knit original. The majority of characters are pretty fun and memorable both in terms of design and personality even if they aren’t given more in-depth development. Standout characters would include the other team’s leaders; Kanon, Motoi, and Susukichi who are all great foils to the main group. There’s also Shoka, the overly sarcastic reaper who’s a little more invested in our heroes than she lets on. Without spoiling anything, if anyone in this game is becoming a breakout fan favorite, it’s her.
Of course, several characters also return from the previous game. While you don’t have to play it to understand NEO’s plot, doing so definitely makes their reappearance and dialogue feel more powerful when you know what they’ve already been through.
Get your pins ready

NEO: The World Ends With You’s biggest challenge from day one was going to be replicating the battle system of the original, which was practically hard-wired for the DS.
Thankfully, the solution is a game that is different yet still familiar. The characters now move along a 3D plane with each character having one attack, designated to one of six buttons. As characters perform an attack they run out of energy and need time to recharge. The idea is to time each character’s attacks so that they combo into each other. This builds your ‘groove’ so that you can perform larger more powerful attacks.
Keeping track of four characters at once definitely takes some getting used to but it becomes pretty addicting. There’s a large variety of attack types in the form of different pins that you equip for each character. These can chain into each other in different ways and the game encourages a lot of experimentation to see which different pins suit your playstyle most. Almost like a simplified character action game, it’s all about getting into a rhythm. You and your buddies got to work in sync as a team and use the highly customizable number of weapons to chain together the perfect combo.
Eating the right food, getting the right threads

Collecting and switching to new pins is the crux of the battle system. Each pin has its own elemental affinity, brand, and differing abilities which can determine how they act in battle. Enemies will drop new pins, but you can also level up the ones you already have and even evolve them into better pins. The best ones usually come from stores though so it’s good to go in and check for better pins whenever you can. With all the customization and fun of preparing that perfect chain combo, you may find yourself actively seeking better pins to get that groove.
Speaking of stores, you’re going to want to drop in to check on the latest fashion. In this RPG, the character’s armor comes in the form of clothes you buy at brand outlets. The better clothes you wear, the more stats you can increase. Like with pins, certain clothes also give you certain abilities. Having a full set from the same brand can also unlock stat and skill bonuses. It further adds to the highly experimental character customization and rewards the player for being as style-savvy as they can.
Raising your stats is further done by paying a visit to local restaurants. Eating food will permanently increase your stats as it digests over time. Each character has different tastes and choosing the food they prefer will give them greater stat bonuses. It’s a quirky yet fitting way of boosting stats and fits with the urban atmosphere of the game.
The World (Ends with You)
There are also a lot of side quests involving different characters throughout the game. Some are more prominent than others. They do encourage the player to explore the city but a lot of them aren’t that interesting. They do however increase your ‘social network’. This can give you some administrative skills like being able to boost your groove faster or select different pins before restarting a battle.
Finally, the graphics of the game are gorgeous. Combining Tetsuya Nomura’s bright and flamboyant character design with a graffiti-like expressionist flair. If you’ve ever played Jet Set Radio, it’s a lot like that. The buildings warp at surrealist angles and the NPCs are better dressed than I’ll ever be. The game just oozes an all-encompassing sense of personality. It creates a unique atmosphere of a bustling city that holds many secrets inside of its colorful aesthetics. Like the original, there’s this feeling of Shibuya being a living, breathing city that you want to explore, and home to interesting people you want to meet.
This is further highlighted by the amazing soundtrack. From remixes of old songs like ‘Omari Wa Hajimari’ and ‘Someday’ to brand new tunes like ‘Bird in Hand’ (seriously go look it up on youtube, it’s a bop). The hip-hop soundtrack fits the style of The Underground perfectly and has hits I’ll be listening to for years to come.
It’s worth mentioning, I played the Switch version and for the most part, it played well. There only real issue is that the loading screen between areas could be a little choppy. Not slow mind you, just a bit janky. It’s a fairly minor thing and doesn’t affect the game as a whole.
Closing Thoughts
Despite all this time, NEO: The World Ends with You truly captures the essence of what made the original so special. The pacing issues may be a sore spot, but the game is able to continue the existing story in an interesting way. Most importantly though, the characters, new and old are charming and fun to be around and the world is filled with personality.
The new battle system adapts the original’s for modern consoles in a way that captures the tone of its predecessor but modernizes it for newer platforms. From the fashion-based leveling system to the strange and wonderful soundtrack, this is the return fans have waited for. If you’re looking for a new RPG to sink some time into, a trip to Shibuya may be right up your alley.
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Neo: The World Ends With You is now available on Nintendo Switch and PS4. It will be available on PC later this year. You can find out more about the game on its official website.
The original The World Ends With You has also gotten an anime adaptation. Find out more about that here.
The Game was reviewed on a copy purchased by the reviewer. The game was reviewed on Nintendo Switch

NEO: The World Ends With YouPublisher: Square EnixDeveloper: h.a.n.dRelease Date: 2021-07-27Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
It was just another seemingly ordinary day in Shibuya-but not for Rindo. He could tell something about the city felt different.

He soon finds himself caught in the telekinetic crossfire of a psychic battle unfolding in the Scramble Crossing. And before he can catch his breath, a girl with an ominous aura appears before him and welcomes him to the so-called "Reapers' Game."

With some trepidation, Rindo and his friend Fret play along, convincing themselves that a "Game" couldn't have any serious consequences. It isn't long, however, until they start having second thoughts.

Rindo's instinct was right: something about this Shibuya is different.

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The Review

                    NEO: The World Ends With You

90%
Score

PROS
 Characters are likeable and well developed Combat is well updated for modern consoles Steller Visual design back up by a killer soundtrack

CONS
 Narrative pacing can be slow at times.

Review Breakdown

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D&D Direct Highlights- Going To Space In Spelljammer, D&D Movie Updates And More

Wizards of the Coast held their D&D Direct today, announcing big news for all things related to D&D- including the next expansion for the game, as well as extended media like games and miniatures.

From the new three-book return to Spelljammer, to even news about the upcoming D&D movie, there’s a veritable dragon’s hoard of valuable information from the event.

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That’s why, we’ve got you covered with the major highlights of all the announcements from everyone’s favorite tabletop RPG series.
Spelljammer: Adventures In Space
The series is also getting its own line of miniatures from Wizkids.
The biggest news coming out of the D&D Direct is the confirmation of Spelljammer: Adventures In Space- this set launches August 16th and includes 3 books for all your adventuring needs:
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Astral Adventurer’s Guide

This is the book to get you started on your adventures in Wild Space, with everything players and DMs will need for their spacefaring journeys.
The tome also contains the new playable races for Spelljammer- ranging from Astral elves and mechanical gnomes to hippo-headed beings and even playable slimes.
Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Meet the Murder Comet. Yes, it’s called the Murder Comet.
Full of all the unfriendly faces you’ll encounter in the cosmos (including a literal unfriendly face hellbent on destroying your ship), Boo’s Astral Menagerie will have everything you need for DMs to populate their own space adventures with enough races to make your setting feel intergalactic.
Light of Xaryxis
This is your adventure book, full of playable tasks for you and your group as you journey through the stars together. Just like an 80s sci fi serial, this adventure book comes with 12 episodic adventures, each with their own dramatic cliffhanger.
The New D&D Starter Set

It’s the perfect time to get the people around you into D&D, as the D&D Direct announced a whole new starter set for new players. Complete with digital onboarding tools and new content, you’ll want to check this out if you’ve ever been curious about getting your own band of adventurers together for their first big quest.
It also pairs well with the online Monster Compendium- accessible with any Wizards account- where you’ll be able to download stat sheets for some monsters even featured in Starjammer
Celebrating The Diversity of D&D Through The Radiant Citadel

Another adventure book, you’ll get to see the world of D&D through the eyes of diverse authors with Journey Through The Radiant Citadel. This adventure book launches June 21st, and features adventures written from all walks of life- such as a Carribean-themed adventure as well as one similar to the Day of the Dead.
If you’d been hankering for a new flavor of world, this is a must pick for your adventuring needs.
Putting the Dragons in D&D With Dragonlance

Another new Adventure Book complete with its own Battle Game, Dragonlance was the surprise announcement that closed off the D&D Direct. Not much is known about it, but expect to see it some time in late 2022- which means you can look forward to more information about it sooner rather than later.
Lights, Camera, Roll For Initiative!
The event also brought us updates on the upcoming D&D Movie. Titled Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, we don’t know all that much about it just yet- but you can find out for yourself when the movie releases on 3rd March, 2023.
Video Game News
Of course, Dungeons & Dragons has a strong presence in videogames as well, and Wizards of the Coast covered key updates for some of their big titles at the presentation.
Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to be developed, but has an expected release window now- Larian’s CRPG will get its full release some time in 2023.
Neverwinter: Dragonslayer is the newest expansion for their fantasy MMO, and will see a June 2022 release date as you deal with all manner of dragons and the messes they create.
With all this and more, there’s a lot to look forward to with D&D in the year 2022.

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Hololive ENG Announcement and Debut Dates

Hololive Production also known as Hololive is an agency of Virtual YouTubers which are created by Cover Cop and just recently, the agency had just announced an ENG branch of Virtual YouTubers alongside each of their debut dates.

With the recent traction of popularity coming from fans from the West, it was inevitable that the company would want to tap into the Western Market and thus, the English branch was created.

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While this is definitely a big shock for most fans, it wasn’t the first time that hololive branched out from their usual Japanese audiences as there were also Chinese and Indonesian branches of the hololive virtual youtubers.
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Character Debut
The English branch of Hololive Virtual Youtubers have a centralized theme based off Mythology.

Mori Calliope

Mori’s design is based off a grim reaper and has a big sharp scythe with her. She also seems to be wearing a veil.

Takanashi Kiara

Takanashi’s design is based off a part-time warrior, part-time phoenix idol.

Watson Amelia

Watson, as you were to guessed, her design is based off a British detective trying to uncover the mysteries of these myths.

Ninomae Ina’nis

Ninomae’s design at first glance may seem related to an underwater being, the “keywords” in the debut PV suggests that her design leans more towards Lovecraft cosmic horror.

Gawr Gura

Gawr’s design is based off the descendant of an Atlantic creature with a trident in her hand.
Debut Schedule

Here are the schedules of their official debut:
Mori Calliope
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 8 PM (JST)
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 11 AM (GMT)
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 4 AM (PDT)
Takanashi Kiara
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 10 PM (JST)
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 1 PM (GMT)
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 6 AM (PDT)
Ninomae Ina’nis
Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 4 AM (JST)
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 7 PM (GMT)
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 12 PM (PDT)
Gawr Gura
Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 6 AM (JST)
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 9 PM (GMT)
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 2 PM (PDT)
Watson Amelia
Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 8 AM (JST)
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 11 PM (GMT)
Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 4 PM (PDT)

There will also be a group debut right after Watson Amelia’s debut stream over at her Youtube Channel.
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Launch Date and New Ability Revealed In Latest Trailer

Within the latest trailer of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the launch date for the game has been revealed and sees it coming out on October 12th 2023.

The trailer also featured main character Basim traversing the many parts of ninth-century Baghdad at the peak of its Golden Age.

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Judging from the density and verticality shown in the trailer, we can safely assume that the game will provide plenty of opportunity for players to approach objectives and hunt down targets. Not only that, we also were given a glimpse of a brand new ability called the Assassin’s Focus which allows Basim to mark and perform assassinations on several enemies in a row.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage will also launch worldwide with full Arabic localization that includes text and voice. This means that Basim will be voiced by two actors, Lee Madjoub for the VO and Eyad Nassar for the Arabic version.
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Furthermore, Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be available for pre-order on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Amazon Luna, as well as on Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store starting today. Those who pre-order the game will receive an exclusive bonus quest at launch titled, “The Forty Thieves” which has players uncovering the mysteries of Ali Baba’s legendary cave.
For further information regarding the game you may visit the official website.

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Magic: The Gathering Arena mobile release date and specs announced

The mobile port of Wizards of the Coast’s Magic: The Gathering Arena will release in early access for mobile devices on 28th January 2021.

Currently, only an early access Android version has a specified release date. As for iOS devices, no fixed release date has been announced. Wizards of the Coast has stated that iOS support will come later this year.

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The recommended specs for Android are detailed as below:
Android Version: 6.0 (Marshmallow)
RAM: 4GB
Graphics API: OpenGL ES 3.0
Texture Compression: ETC2
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Required Chipsets

Kirin 970 -or-
Snapdragon 845 -or-
Exynos 9810

Initially, the mobile version targeted to release in 2020, but like most video game-related endeavours, the pandemic forced Wizards of the Coast to postpone the launch. Thankfully, players do not need to wait for much longer as they can try their hand at the mobile game this month.
28th January is also the date when Magic: The Gathering Arena‘s Kaldheim patch comes live. This patch, which is for PC and Mac versions of the game, will also apply to the mobile game once it releases.
For a list of supported Android devices, be sure to refer to Wizards of the Coast’s website. Do note that while it is possible to download an APK to play the game, it may encounter issues should you play it on an unsupported device.

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New Interview With LAD: The Man Who Erased His Name Voice Actor Yasukaze Motomiya Released

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Sega has released a new interview on YouTube featuring Yasukaze Motomiya, who plays the role of Kosei Shishido, in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.
You can watch the interview below on the Sega Official Youtube Channel:

Kosei Shishido is a lieutenant in the Watase Family, a subsidiary organization within the Omi Alliance, and a major character in Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name.
In the two-minute video interview, Yasukaze Motomiya says that he admittedly didn’t play many video games but he’d heard of the Like A Dragon series and that it revolved around Yakuza gangs which got him interested so he took the role when it was offered to him.
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“I’ve helped write and produce Yakuza-related works but I think the script and story for this game meshed really intricately,” says Motomiya-san.
The Man That Erased His Own Name is a spin-off from the mainline Yakuza games and focuses on the series’ first protagonist Kazuma Kiryu under the new allies of Joryu, focusing on what he’s been doing between the events of Yakuza 6 and Yakuza: Like A Dragon, the 7th main entry in the franchise.
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Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on the 9th of November 2023.

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 1.11 Patch Available, Includes Bug Fixes

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have received its first patch: version 1.11, released yesterday on the 1st of December.

The new patch fixes some glitches and bugs the game was criticized for on its initial launch.

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A software update for #PokemonScarletViolet (Ver. 1.1.0) will be released on 12/1. Please visit our website for more information: https://t.co/4kh6Dtui4c
We take the feedback from players seriously, and will continue to work on improvements to the games.
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— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 1, 2022

Here are the patch 1.11 notes for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:

Season 1 of Ranked Battles will kick off, allowing you to enjoy Ranked Battles through the Battle Stadium.
Please check the in-game notice for more details about Ranked Battles Season 1.
An issue has been fixed that caused the music to not play correctly during the battles with the Elite Four and the Top Champion in the Victory Road path.
Other select bug fixes have been made.

Nintendo has also made the following statement:
“We are aware that players may encounter issues that affect the games’ performance. Our goal is always to give players a positive experience with our games, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We take the feedback from players seriously and are working on improvements to the games.”
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Interview with Michio Takahashi, Konami Managing Director

We had the chance to speak with Michio Takahashi, the Managing Director of Konami based in Hong Kong. This interview mainly focused on Konami’s views in the Southeast Asia market, as well as explaining the differences between Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Read on!

Mr Takahashi says Konami is very focused on the Southeast Asia game market, bringing in different activities to cater to the regions. He asked us to look forward to the next game release in SEA.

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In regards to what Konami game was popular for Southeast Asia, he said PES 2019 Pro Evolution Soccer and YuGiOh! Duel Links performed really well.

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Mr Takahashi thinks the success of Duel Links would likely mean that the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution will also see similar good results in Southeast Asia. He is equally optimistic about Contra: Rogue Corps, coming September 24. He does not think Garena’s mobile Contra Returns will conflict with Contra: Rogue Corps, as they will cater to different playstyles. Mr Takahashi considers the mobile version to be more suited for casual players, and Rogue Corps for more core players.

Continuing on about the Southeast Asian market, Mr Takahashi says that there’s high demand for Android games among young people in the region, so Konami wants to add new games for that market to tap into the high potential.
As for regional market differences, Mr Takahashi does think they exist. He gives an example about the Taiwanese market, with influence from Japanese culture, there are more core console players. For Hong Kong, however, they prefer fresh things, where after an initial boom, people started selling their Nintendo Switches to second-hand dealers. Southeast Asia is considered a mobile-favoured region. He would like to personally introduce Konami IPs to these mobile players, to get them to play more console games.

To close off, Mr Takahashi hopes Malaysian players will continue to enjoy the Konami PES games, and to support the upcoming PES 2020. With more licensed teams included in the game, he hopes it will be more fun for players. PES 2020 is currently set for September 10 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Unruly Heroes announced for launch on smartphones

Magic Design Studios and Perfect World Games have announced Unruly Heroes, an action game that is coming to the Android and iOS platforms on 18 March 2021.  The game first got released on the PC and consoles in 2019.

If the trailer is not hint enough, the game draws inspiration from the Chinese epic Journey to the West, with hint of Western aesthetics thrown into the mix. A brief description of the game as follows from its Steam page:

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Madcap Action, Martial Arts, Monkey King and More!
The sacred scroll preserving harmony in our world has been torn up and scattered to the winds. Now, strange and terrifying creatures are sowing discord and chaos throughout the land.
Inspired by the timeless Chinese novel “Journey to the West,” Unruly Heroes tells the adventure of four totally opposed, implausible heroes who must collect all the scroll fragments and travel to fantastical worlds to restore balance… or die trying!
LET’S KUNG FU THEM ALL!
Take control of Wukong the Monkey King, Sanzang the Sleepy Monk, Kihong the Greedy Pig and Sandmonk the Sensitive Brute that battle a diverse lineup of enemies and show off your Kung-Fu skills in this action-packed adventure.
Seamlessly swap between heroes and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
Play solo, up to four player local co-op, or PvP (local, online) and face the terrible challenges that lay ahead.
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Features

Experience the Legend of the Monkey King solo or cooperatively with up to four players in local gameplay.

Make the combat more challenging with local and online PvP.

Kung-Fu fight enemies with a moveset of more than 20 attacks and combos.

Master the combined strength of the four unique heroes.

Possess your enemies to harness their strengths and abilities.

Explore a range of different worlds within a colourful fantasy universe platforming, battling enemies and overcoming unexpected mechanics gameplay.

Capture your exploits with the new photo mode.

Unruly Heroes is a premium title for the Android and iOS platforms and cost a mere USD 1.99, which is a fraction of what the PC version costs.

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Pop Team Epic Season 2 announced

Season 2 of Pop Team Epic has been announced through a short video after the end of the series’ rebroadcast, Pop Team Epic Repeat. Pop Team Epic first aired in 2018, but aired once more this year as Pop Team Epic Repeat, remixed with a different voice cast.

You can watch the announcement video here:

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The announcement video featured voice actor and singer Shouta Aoi having a conversation with an alternate version of himself. Aoi made an appearance in the season finale as himself, singing songs and helping out Popuko and Pipimi to save the day.
Alongside the video, the anime’s Twitter account also posted the announcement of Pop Team Epic Season 2 together with an illustration.
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／ポプテピピックTVアニメーション作品第二シリーズ制作決定！＼
2022年、クソみたいに放送予定！
▶特報映像も公開中https://t.co/JhL66hlgMv#ポプテピピック #PPTP pic.twitter.com/y4JJkVPjuk
— アニメ「ポプテピピック」公式 (@hoshiiro_anime) December 25, 2021

The Pop Team Epic anime is unlike many of the popular seasonal anime, featuring a multitude of animation styles, including CGI, traditional 2D animation and even live-action performances. The series is noteworthy for airing two different versions of the same 15-minute segments for each episode, featuring different voice actors and other small changes.
Crunchyroll describes the series as:
Crude, rude, and a little…cute? Get ready for the larger-than-life attitude of Popuko and Pipimi, the small and tall stars of Pop Team Epic! Based off the bizarre four-panel webcomic by Bukubu Okawa comes a comedy that’ll throw you off with its out-there jokes and intense absurdity. You think you’re ready for these girls? Think again, F#%**er!

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Apex Legends Crossplay Beta Test Starts 6th October

Respawn Entertainment’s FPS battle royale game titled Apex Legends has just announced crossplay beta test will be going live on 6th October.

Crossplay which was originally planned back in June, will finally be set in stone with beta testing and will be available for PC via Origin, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The crossplay beta testing will also mark the start the Aftermarket Collection Event alongside with a brand new time mode called Flashpoint.

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Participants of the crossplay beta will get the option to add friends and form up a party with players from different platforms. While cross platform chatting will still be working, cross platform progression however, wont be supported in the beta test.
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While cross platform may bring doubts to players as they would complaint about unfairness and so to help ensure that matchmaking is kept balanced, PC players and console players will be having separate matchmaking even after crossplay goes live. Cross platform parties will be kept exclusively to PC matchmaking matches.

The option of turning off crossplay is available for players who rather not deal with these shenanigan but matchmaking could lead to very long queue time as players who turn off crossplay option will be matched against each other.
The new Flashpoint mode mentioned previously is a game mode that will not have any healing items spawned in the map. The only way players gain back health and shield is by standing inside zones called Flash points that are scattered throughout the map of Kings Canyon. And to make the new mode more interesting, the game mode will be incorporating the “Always Be Closing” rules which forces players to keep moving.

This event will also be bringing a bunch of new cosmetic items which can be purchased from the Event Apex Packs which will be run until 20th October.

More information on Season 6 will be available on their official website.

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The real-time PvP Card game, MOBA Duels is looking for Alpha tester

Like playing MOBA and cards collecting? Why don’t try out this mashup of the two popular genres, MOBA Duels? The 1 vs 1 real-time battle card game is looking for Alpha tester now.You can collect and upgrade dozens of different hero cards, every hero comes with 4 unique skills, which are casted automatically in battle (the sequence of skill casting varies for each hero and battle situation). Since it is a 1 vs 1 MOBA game (developer already confirmed a future 2 vs 2), the battle rules are pretty easy with a goal of destroying the opponent base. Summoning hero card requires a cost that generates automatically during the battle.There are different rarity of the hero cards – Classic, Epic and Legendary. You can level up them and apply skill points to make them stronger. You will need to form your own deck with the unique heroes, so the key to getting a victory here is the strategic combination of cards. There are some skill cards and soldier cards to help you out too. By winning battles, you can get chests and unlock hero cards.

MOBA Duels also features a ranking system, your rank decides the map you will be battling. In short, the game is basically a horizontal version of Clash Royale but with enhanced features like upgrading Hero skills.

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Our 15-min gameplay video:

If you are interested in making the game better, you can join their Alpha test and send your feedbacks to their Facebook. You get to play the game FIRST if you join the Alpha test!
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Shelter, roughly 17 times longer – Eden (Netflix) Spoiler-Free Review

Eden consists of four 25-minute episodes, so if you’re up to spend a little time on Netflix, then just break out some snacks, and settle down for a little comfy show. If you’re not familiar with the show, it’ll be available for streaming through Netflix on 27 May 2021. The summary is given as follows:

Thousands of years in the future, a city known as “Eden” is inhabited solely by Artificially Intelligent robots whose former masters vanished long ago. On a routine assignment, within the depths of the city, two maintenance robots accidentally awaken a human baby girl from stasis questioning all they were taught to believe– that humans were nothing more than a forbidden ancient myth. Together, the two robots secretly raise the child in a safe haven outside Eden.

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With the series only being four episodes, this review will be spoiler free, so that you enjoy them in your own time.
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PRESENTATION
Unlike my last review for Dota: Dragon’s Blood which features more 2D animation with use of CGI, Eden utilizes 3D modelling from the get go, for a different style. We can argue till the robots come home about which style is better, but Eden‘s use of 3D is perfectly fine. Sara, as our sole human, is our expressive, precocious red-haired and red-eyed heroine, with a fiery spirit to match. She looks right at home with her robotic “parents”, who are both equally colourful with smooth edges unlike the sharper angles and pitch black / red dressings of Zero.

Whatever happened thousands of years ago, when the humans disappeared, little trace of it looks to remain. You have neatly maintained green fields, full of apple trees tended to by robots following their programming. Contrast this with the barren lands Sara eventually travels on her little buggy scooter, or even the tower she dives off: the battered, plain ol’ brown, presumably of the old world. Then you have whatever that glass cube is, reflecting the fields around it, a looming presence over everyone else, just a little out of place in a tranquil world.

The music by Kevin Penkin is suitably fitting; when you remember he’s also composed for Made in Abyss, you could say he’s right at home here. I’d be hard pressed to describe what exactly draws one to the music, but there’s no notes wasted or a track out of place.
STORY
At some point in the distant future, humanity has put the Earth through some shit, and they are no more. Honestly, good riddance. However, we do need a plot to kickstart the whole thing, and a pod, containing our heroine, Sara, is found by our heteronormative robotic parents; E92 being the bigger, blue dad, and A37 the rounder, yellow mom.

This is a problem, as it’s been drilled into them that humans are bad news. Can you blame them? Zero’s black and red design doesn’t make him look any more like a good guy or anything, but that’s a totally fair assessment. Anyway, parental instincts have been triggered in E92 and A37’s circuitry, and they must protect this cinnamon roll. You know, with the name of Eden and an apple orchard instead of a barn, I’m not saying Sara is drawing parallels to religious imagery buuuut think about it! In any case, they can’t stay in Eden-3 what with having a human kid having to subsist solely on apples, so they leave their designated programming to raise Sara in secret.
Since she’s a human kid, Sara grows up. It would seem that there are other humans and Zero has a nefarious plan up his robotic noggin to eliminate them once and for all. For someone as rambunctious as Sara, it would be inevitable she’d stumble into trouble first thing, and the majority of robots aren’t magically gonna be a-OK with a human among them after what has been embedded in them.

The story is an easy one to follow, though at some points it would be good to pay attention. Keep the questions to yourself first, as they’ll be answered over the course of the anime. Like I said, this will be a comfy little watch, whether by yourself or with others.
You can watch the anime in either Japanese or English dub, with an additional option of Japanese with Audio Descriptions with a narrator. Subtitles are available in English, Malay and Traditional / Simplified Chinese for Malaysian viewers.
THOUGHTS
Eden feels like it would have worked just as well, if not better, as a feature film, instead of being separated into episodes. The story doesn’t necessarily bring anything new to the formula of plucky protagonist saving the day in a post-apocalyptic recovery setting, which doesn’t need to be a bad thing. It’s how you use the clichés, and this is where I’ll be more down on the show.

Besides Zero looking like a gaming laptop gijinka, E92 and A37 being honestly somewhat cute and Sara herself, I don’t feel that Eden gives me anything that makes it stand out from the pack which is a damn shame. It can give me likable side characters? It’s got the OST going for it, for fans of Kevin Penkin.
Eden is an alright show, something short and sweet to pass the time, to ease people new to anime into. Consider it a springboard to recommend more, longer anime if they liked any particular aspect in it, and perhaps that’s all it really needs to do.

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Tales of Erin now available for smartphones

China-based game developer Efun has just launched its latest RPG, Tales of Erin, for the Android and iOS platforms.

This side-scroller RPG has players going about collecting characters in the form of beautiful girls. Eye-candy aside, these characters have their own unique abilities and skillset which you will peruse as you engage in combat. Gameplay here is fairly elementary as much of it is automated, with the user prompted to use said abilities during the most opportune moment.

In addition to the campaign mode, there is the inclusion of PVP. Here, not only will you be able to test your mettle against others, it is a perfect time to show off your collection.
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But really, the gameplay is merely a means to showcase the character designs of this game, its primary highlight. Each and everyone here are well designed and pleasing to the eyes. With more than 80 characters available, much of your time will be spent collecting them. More girls will be introduced down the line, so there is that to look forward to.

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Quad-camera smartphone honor 9 Lite to be available as low as RM699

Rejoice smartphone users! honor Malaysia has brought us a great news today – they are collaborating with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in SEA to launch honor 9 Lite at a discounted price of only RM699 (RRP RM749). Limited units will be up for grabs exclusively for Shopee users in Malaysia on 9 March so mark down the date!

honor 9 Lite is honor’s first quad-camera smartphone with both front and rear camera having a 13MP + 2MP dual-lens setup. Together with PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus), the phone allows ultra-fast focusing. The mirror-like reflective glass back design is stunning-looking, it is offering a 5.65 inches FullView HD display with 2160 x 1080 resolution too.
On the performance aspect, it is powered by the latest Kirin 659 Octa-core processor and 3GB RAM so you could perform multi-tasking and gaming at ease. The 3000 mAh battery and smart battery technology also enable honor 9 Lite to be used for more than one full day.
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honor 9 Lite is now available in 2 elegant colors – Sapphire Blue and Glacier Grey on Shopee at RM749. Be sure to make your purchase on 9 March to enjoy the discounted price at RM699! For more information, you can visit honor official site or Facebook.

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Cheap and functional: Acer AOpen 24CL1Y

The Acer AOpen line consists of three new monitors, where we’ve previously reviewed the sibling model in the Acer AOpen 27HC5RP. On the deck today is the Acer AOpen 24CL1Y, a smaller but still impressive offering, coming with a IPS Full HD display, 5ms response time with no blur, and BlueLightShield and Flickerless technology which will certainly appeal to gamers.

Great visuals wherever you need it

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The Acer AOpen 24CL1Y is basically a wide-screen 24-inch, thin bezel, Full HD monitor. Testing it with films, serials and games, the monitor gave sharp images and more accurate colours wherever it was needed without tearing, and as you might expect, performs just fine with high definition games be it your PC or your console.

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The colour gamut covered is the same as the Acer AOpen 27HC5RP at 72% NTSC, which is good enough to have vibrant colours for your viewing. It may be smaller, but the images are clear as ever, the 5ms response time benefiting every aspect you might use the monitor for. You can even adjust the viewing angle up to 178 degrees, while maintaining the quality of the image from whichever angle you may be looking at the monitor from.

Even long hours at the screen won’t be uncomfortable thanks to the BlueLightShield technology that reduces the strain on the eyes. With Flickerless technology, your screen won’t have those ugly lined effects so you’ll have your nice, stable image, without tiring your eyes too much. Offering 1920 x 1080 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate, it will be maintaining performance to whatever you need it to display. For further viewing angle adjustments, it comes with a VESA Mount for you to set up as needed.

Other options you get allows you to adjust brightness and sound audio.

Acer AOpen 24CL1Y Specifications

Type
Consumer Monitor

Colour
Black

Display size
23.8”

Active area
527.04 x 296.46

Panel type
IPS

Max. resolutiono and Refresh Rate
1920×1080 @ 60Hz

Glare
N

Response time
5ms (G to G)

Contrast ratio
1000:1 (Native)

Brightness
200 (cd/m2)

Viewing angle
178° (H), 178° (V)

Colour
16.7 million

Colour gamut
72% NTSC

Bits
6Bit + HiFRC

Input Signal
VGA + HDMI

VESA Wall Mounting
75 x 75mm

Speaker
N

Power Supply (100 – 240 V)
External Adapter

Tilt
-5° ~ 20°

Worth it?
For a comfortable viewing experience on a budget, then the Acer AOpen 24CL1Y won’t be breaking the bank for everyday use, priced at RM379.

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Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time Will Be Coming To Malaysia In Late October

The newly released anime movie Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time will be coming to Malaysia on the 27th of October 2022. The movie will be screening exclusively at Golden Screen Cinema (GSC).

Here is a trailer for the film for those that would a sneak peek and Shinji’s final journey in his beloved robot.

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“The fourth and final installment of the Rebuild of Evangelion. Misato and her anti-Nerv group Wille
arrive in Paris, a city now red from core-ization. Crew from the flagship Wunder land on a
containment tower. They only have 720 seconds to restore the city. When a horde of Nerv Evas
appear, Mari’s improved Eva Unit 8 must intercept. Meanwhile, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei wander around Japan.”
Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time is the fourth and final entry in the Rebuild of Evangelion film series. This is a reboot of the original anime produced by series creator Hideaki Anno’s studio Khara.
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The movie was originally released in Japan in March of 2021 over ten years after the previous movie in the series Evanlgeion 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo. While it took some time to get here, it’s great to see Evangelion return to Malaysian cinemas.
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Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time will premiere in Malaysia on the 27th of October 2022 exclusively at GSC.

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Embrace the rot of the Nurgle in Total War Warhammer III

Be a part of the “rot”, with the Nurgle showcased for Total War Warhammer III. Ku’gath Plaguefather is the Nurgle Legendary Lord. The Rotting Poxmaker is the most favoured of their chosen, one fascinated with the breeding of new contagions further facilitated by his frequent forays into the mortal realms in order to test his fresh creations on the battlefield. All this in service to the desire to create the perfect plague that can infect the gods themselves.

The Chaos God of Disease, Decay and Death will ride into battle atop a massive palanquin held by countless of straining Nurglings. You may find yourself an unfortunate victim to any number of horrific contagions, as fusillades of infected Nurglings get launched into your midst. Ku’gath Plaguefather may look bloated and disease-ridden himself, but that isn’t reflected in his godlike aptitude to soak up damage while inflicting grievous wounds, be it in close combat or casting spells.

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In Total War Warhammer III, the Nurgle armies are a highly resilient wall of diseased flesh with regenerative capabilities. Attrition and poison is the name of the game, engaging enemies in melee combat. The more damage they sustain, the larger their battle bonuses. Unlock the Glorious Rot to spread through the enemy’s ranks!
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The campaign will see the Nurgle wanting to spread Ku’gath’s message at every opportunity with the ever continuous concoction of plagues. Enemies will suffer, while his own armies get buffs. Buildings grow organically and die, and can summon units at reduced strength into the armies.
Do check out the game’s store page to pre-purchase, and the official website for more information.

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Milet and MAN WITH A MISSION Performs New Demon Slayer Opening

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc opening, titled ‘Kizuna No Kiseki’ is born from a collaboration between MAN WITH A MISSION and Milet.

The brand new single is out now via Milan Records/Sony Music and is best described as a, “powerful pop laced rock track sung in their native tongue.”

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In regards to the single, MAN WITH A MISSION guitarist, vocalist and rapper Jean-Ken Johnny was quoted saying, “We are honored to be part of the opening track for this extraordinary work Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc-,with the diva of the times, Milet. We hope you will enjoy our song with the miraculous story of how the characters’ lives cross, sping, and create bonds together.”
Featured collaborator and singer Milet also added that, “I am so delighted and excited to sing for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc. I hope to support this work that is loved around the world with Kizuna No Kiseki’ with the invincible artist, MAN WITH A MISSION. A story of deep yet fragile bond and love….With all my heart, I would like to cherish and sing the song.”
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Yuki Kaijura who has been responsible for the ending themes of the anime, joins in for the ending theme song of Swordsmith Village Arc and assists by adding in the final touches to the song.
MAN WITH A MISSION will be going on their THE WOLVES ON PARADE tour some time in May for US audiences while UK and Europe audiences will get their chance some time in June.
You can find more information in regards to their tour at the official website.

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2020 Overwatch League Season launches to packed houses in New York, Dallas

The 2020 Overwatch League Season starts out strong with packed events at New York City and Dallas! Ten of the twenty Overwatch League teams played at these two locations, bringing to life the league’s city-based vision to crowds. Both days in New York City and Dallas’ Saturday event were sold out.

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The New York Excelsior hosted  Boston Uprising, London Spitfire, Paris Eternal and Toronto Defiant at the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan over the last weekend. Meanwhile, the Dallas Fuel hosted Los Angeles Gladiators, Los Angeles Valiant, Vancouver Titans, and defending Overwatch League champions San Francisco Shock at Arlington Esports Stadium.
Since the inaugural 2018 Overwatch League season, the League has planned a city-based model where teams compete in their markets in front of home fans. That vision is reality now with home crowds packed in roaring in week one. Thousands of fans shook the 114 year-old venue in New York, roars of “MVP! MVP! MVP!” echoing for home-town hero, Sung-hyeon “JJoNak” Bang who was 2018 Overwatch League Most Valuable Player before the matches began. Dallas saw a sea of Fuel kits in full force.
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Fans not in New York or Dallas saw it all on YouTube, the exclusive streaming partner worldwide for Activision Blizzard Esports’ live broadcasts (excluding China). Find the full 2020 schedule here, while tickets can be purchased here. The rest of the North American teams will start their seasons in Philadelphia, home of Fusion, next weekend. Home matches in China for February and March have been cancelled to protect the health and safety of players, fans, and staff.

OverwatchPublisher: Blizzard EntertainmentDeveloper: Blizzard EntertainmentRelease Date: 2016-05-24Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Blizzard's take on a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter! Featuring a whole cast of colourful characters, players fight in a variety of maps for victory.

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65 (Movie) Review – Adam Driver Walks The Dinosaur

In a lot of ways, 65 as a movie reminds me of World War Z. That movie more or less sold itself on being a standard zombie movie but with the presence of big-name actor Brad Pitt. Likewise, 65 feels like a film that exists for one simple purpose: someone thought it would be really cool to get Adam Driver to fight Dinosaurs.

The film does deliver on this premise, you will see Adam Driver survive against an assortment of cretaceous critters but the execution feels a little too safe and standard. The movie doesn’t do anything you haven’t seen before, from the characters to the fights. It’s not bad just thoroughly ok.

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65 Million Years Ago

65 stars Mills (Adam Driver) is a space driver from an alien planet who takes a 2-year job involving shipping people in cryostasis to another planet to support his wife and sick daughter. After colliding with an asteroid storm, he crashes onto a nearby planet that turns out to be Earth 65 million years in the past, during the time of the Dinosaurs.
After exploring the location he finds out that only one of his passengers has survived, a young girl named Koa (Ariana Greenblatt) who speaks a foreign language that he doesn’t understand. The two must now travel across the land and survive the various dinosaurs trying to eat them along the way with Mills only having a futuristic shotgun to protect them.
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The plot is a very standard action survival movie. It moves at a fast pace, after quickly establishing Mills’ backstory with his daughter before quickly cutting to his ship crashing down. It wants to get you to the dino fights as soon as possible which is good since that’s what we’re here for but also comes with some detriments.
The fact that it moves at such a brisk pace means that many of the emotional beats don’t have enough time to sink in and you don’t feel the intended impact. Once the duo is journeying they have your standard father-surrogate daughter bonding scenes: she tries to prank him, they rest by the river, and there is a lot of time dedicated to reminding you that Mills has a daughter that he needs to get back to.
You don’t really feel the connection between the characters though because of how quickly each scene is over and done with. It honestly feels like the movie is going down a checklist. Like the writers are putting in moments they feel they have to include because they’re expected to be in these kinds of action stories but without really understanding why they’re important.
Running From The Dinosaurs

Of course, this is an action movie and the most important part is the action: watching Adam Driver drive away the Dinosaurs so he can in turn drive his ship off the planet. In all fairness to the movie, the dino fight scenes are pretty well done. The ancient reptiles are fast and have a good sense of viciousness that makes it fun to watch Mills shoot at them. I also like that they’re not indestructible, and can be taken down with bullets so the characters can do more than just run away. That being said I do have an issue with the Dinos themselves.
Now I could go on about how all the Dinosaurs are therapods [meat-eating dinosaurs] or how despite decades of proof Hollywood still refuses to put feathers on them but these aren’t that big of an issue. What is a problem is how ugly these creatures look and the fact that some of the dinosaurs aren’t even real dinosaurs. They’re these strangely proportioned CGI lizard things that look more like something that got rejected from a Monster Hunter game. Some people might be ok with this but I feel the fun of Dinosaur movies is actually seeing more accurate reconstructions of real dinosaurs. If you’re expecting something with the sense of wonder of Jurassic Park, you’ll be sorely disappointed.
I also noticed that the CGI for all the creatures has a rather rubbery texture, making them feel even more alien and less like actual animals. I found myself wondering my they decided to set the movie on prehistoric Earth when it could easily take place on a fictional alien planet that would allow them to really go crazy with the monster designs. That seems like what they wanted to do.
Our Two Survivors

65 has a short cast consisting of mainly three characters. Adam Driver truly is the star of the picture as Mills. He doesn’t have a lot to work with from the script, playing the stock soldier character (even if he’s not actually a soldier) but he does a good job of squeezing as much personality as possible into the role. Driver’s acting style of a cool demeanor mixed with a vulnerable and emotional edge is one good display here. You can see him being badass and doing a decent job at interacting with a child he can’t actually speak with while also seeing his clear anguish at being trapped on this hostile planet.
As far as child actors go, Ariana Greenblatt also does well as the young girl Koa. Convincingly playing a child and one speaking a made-up language can be difficult but she manages to pull it off in a way that sounds natural. You may not understand her words but you always understand what she’s saying through how she emotes and through her body language.
The final character is Chloe Coleman as Mill’s daughter who appears throughout the film through recordings as flashbacks. It’s hard to talk about her without spoiling anything but she does a good job with the limited script. She’s there pretty much to be the loving daughter our main hero wants to get back to but she does her best with the material.
65

As I said at the beginning, it feels like this movie exists because someone thought it’d be cool to see a big-name actor fight some Dinosaurs but there’s not enough to the movie beyond that. The action is decent and the acting from the cast is well-performed overall but it’s held back by how safe and standard everything is.
If you’ve seen any action movie over the last two decades you’ve seen this movie. The hardened soldier figure, the loving family he wants to return to, the naive new child figure he must protect, and this isn’t even going into the poorly designed B-movie monsters that they call dinosaurs. It’s possible to take old story formulas and make them feel new again, Cocaine Bear was able to do just that last month but I can’t help but think 65’s execution felt a bit too fossilized.
I know it sounds like I’ve been pretty harsh on the movie but I must stress it’s not bad, it’s just nothing special. If the idea of Adam Driver fighting some dinos in the jungle sounds fun, you’ll probably enjoy the movie as a dumb popcorn flick but otherwise, it’s just too barebones.
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The Review

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PROS
 The acting is solid all around, especially from Adam Driver The set design for the prehistoric forest is good

CONS
 Emotional scenes are too fast and don’t get you invested The dinosaurs designs look bad The plot points feel like they have been done many times before

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Super Mecha Champions and Granbelm collaborate!

Netease Games’ Super Mecha Champions has announced its first crossover event with the popular anime series, Granbelm! In the next four weeks, SMC will be releasing a brand new game mode in Mangetsu Battle, a new premium lucky house, and other exciting things in store.

Under the glimmering moonlight, the Mecha of Granbelm will descend into Mecha City, the setting for Super Mecha Champions. Granbelm is a Japanese TV anime by Nexus, where high school girl Mangetsu Kohinata finds herself facing the mecha Armanox. She gets rescued by Shingetsu Ernesta Fukami, and the wheels of fate begin to turn when Mangetsu gets a mecha of her own…

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The crossover event will open up the new game mode, Mangetsu Battle, in Battle Royale Mode. Mecha City has been transformed for this mode, with special Portal and Rune Fragments appearing on the battlefield for more gameplay variety.
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The Portal will appear randomly within the vicinity of the Safe Area or near airdrops. Pilots can locate them on the map and use them freely. Will you find resources or a fearsome foe? You’ll have to go through the Portal to find out.
Besides that, collecting Rune Fragments will give Pilots the chance to unlock an Amulet, which can then be used to select special skills from skill cooldown reduction or obtain protective shields.

Granblem-themed Mecha and S-level Pilots will be available in the event Premium Lucky House! Find Mangetsu and Shingetsu, along with Viola Katze, and see them whip up a storm in Mecha City.

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Super Mecha ChampionsPublisher: NeteaseDeveloper: NeteaseRelease Date: 2019-05-28Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Steam
Super Mecha Champions is an action shooter featuring mecha combats, which sets scene in a neo-futuristic Alpha City. An exciting battle is taking place here, you need to overcome opponents with cutting-edge weapons, magnificent mechas and vehicles, aiming for the highest honor of being a champion!

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RSG to Spearhead Innovation in Engaging Esports Fans in the Philippines

RSG, the Singapore-based Southeast Asian professional esports organization, is expanding to the Philippines esports scene as its latest overseas market. The early-stage initiatives were revealed at a press conference, including plans for developing teams and talents to grow the local talent pool and raising engagement of the community and improving fan experiences.

Immediate plans will include training and development of the first RSG PH professional esports team, debuting in the upcoming national-level Mobile Legends Professional League Philippines Season 8. RSG will also be developing engagement initiatives for more meaningful connections with fans and the local community.

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Jayf Soh, Founder and CEO of RSG
Later plans will be to expand competitive capabilities into other game titles across console, PC and mobile platforms, supporting local content creators and talent, and long-term collaborations to raise mass awareness and interest in esports.
Founded in 2017, RSG operates across Southeast Asia to engage the gaming audience through esports teams and content creators. RSG’s teams have participated in over 200 tournaments collectively in a wide swathe of games, such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG Mobile, Capp of Duty, and Warcraft. Building on its presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines, RSG will continue its growth strategy through regional expansion efforts into key Southeast Asian markets. There will also be plans to compete in more games and reach 150 million gaming audience in Southeast Asia by end 2021.
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“With the second largest population in Southeast Asia, Philippines has a highly enthusiastic esports community that has grown rapidly in recent years. As the esports scene gathers momentum in the region, RSG is proud to be one of the first few regional esports organizations to expand our presence and support the development of the local esports industry. We hope to bring to the fans here our experience in developing esports champions, drive innovation in the way we create and engage fans, and last but not least, the trademark RSG spirit of relentlessly pursuing excellence. We will be working together with stakeholders and fans to educate the masses about esports, and contribute to a more robust ecosystem as we aspire to be the leading esports organization here.”
Jayf Soh, Founder and CEO of RSG
The Philippines’ game market is one of the leading ones in Southeast Asia with rapid growth. Market research firm Newzoo puts Philippines at 25th place worldwide in terms of game revenue, spending US$572 million by 43 million gamers in 2019. Dataportal’s Digital 2021 report saw a 4.2 million (6.1%) increase in internet user numbers between 2020 and 2021, at 73.91 million. 72.1% of them, aged 16 to 64, use game apps each month with MLBB being the top-ranked by monthly active users in 2020.
RSG Philippines MLBB to compete with the nation’s best esports team
The first local chapter of RSG PH’s MLBB professional team will be at Mobile Legends Professional League Philippines Season 8 with an exclusive slot in the franchise-based league. With both experienced and up-and-coming players, this marks RSG PH’s commitment to provide more sustainable career paths for players and staff alike in its goal to raise industry standards.
MPL Philippines Season 7 saw over 33 million total watch hours with 1.4 million peak live viewers. Team Captain Kenneth Jiane “Kenji” Villa will be leading the team in Season 8 with the guidance of Coach Brian “Panda” Lim, who himself took the Philippines to a Gold Medal win at the 30th SEA Games. Joining them is Elyson Edouard “GHOST Wrecker” Caranza, one of the country’s most popular streamers now turned player, known for his massive social media fan base with 7.7 million followers and his philanthropy.

The team line-up is rounded up by:

Arvie “Aqua” Calderon
Dexter “Exort” Martinez
Earvin John “Heath” Esperanza
Eman “Emann” Sangco
Joshwell Christian “Iy4knu” Manaog
Jonard Cedrix “Demonkite” Caranto
Nathanael “Nathzz” Estrologo

Country Manager, Richardson “RJ” Jacinto, will helm RSG PH. He is a veteran with more than 10 years industry experience in esports and has been in key positions in various other esports organizations and related companies prior to joining RSG. Being highly attuned to the Filipino esports community’s needs, he’ll be utilizing his expertise in business development, marketing, and project management to develop and nurture young local talent alongside initiatives to grow the local esports industry.

Select Q&A
Most esports fans by now are more than likely familiar with the sheer passion of Filipino fans, and it’s certainly no different here. The following has been edited for clarity.
For Wrecker, are you still open for collaboration with other players?
Wrecker: Collaborating is an open door for me; it’s not new to us. As content creators, we always collaborate with each other and anyone who could be an asset to us. As long as I have the time to do so, it’s no problem. OhMyV33nus invited me to join Blacklist but I already signed with RSG. Still, I told him I could collaborate with him.
Elyson Edouard “GHOST Wrecker” Caranza
How did you create your roster of players? How did you decide to include Ghost Wrecker and the other members to join the RSG PH team?
RJ: (sic) get the best coach out there, and we got Panda. We talked about what’s the best strategy here, and we already saw some upcoming amateur players ready to be part of a professional team. Of course, we can’t bring amateurs only into a professional league, so we look for the people we think have the best attitude and vision that coincides with RSG’s; so we got veterans like Kenji and other key players to guide the amateurs. We’ve actually been talking about Wrecker for quite some time.
The idea came from when I was watching the Harlem Globetrotters… it just connected and the right timing we were in talks with Wrecker. I asked if he was interested to join the roster, he said yes when he saw RSG’s vision and the rest is history.
Was RSG the only option you had, or were there other teams who tried to get you or other teams you’d like to be with?
Wrecker: I mentioned Blacklist earlier. If I were to choose way before, it’d be with Bren Esports because I saw their discipline and eagerness to win the championships. I was born ready to fight and I saw it with them.
Since you’ll be a pro player next season, what about your content creation, since you’ll be practicing with the team?
Wrecker: I spoke to the management that I’m not 100% sure about giving all my time and effort to the RSG team as a pro player. Let’s be realistic here, I’m a content creator and have been for almost 3 years. I can’t imagine not having time to do my thing. I did promise to RSG that I will never waste this opportunity, so it’s a matter of time management. What I can see is 50% time for streaming, and 50% for practice and molding the other players. I’m one of the eldest in the team, and that’s what I do in esports.
With RSG being one of the biggest organizations in SEA, did you have any reservations when they approached you, or were you open to the idea and went with it?
Wrecker: I was very open to the idea as it’s one of my dreams. When RJ spoke to me, asking me to join RSG, becoming a pro player, I had no second thoughts and said yes. It’s my dream, so why not grab it?
Does RSG have its official bootcamp?
RJ: Yes, we have one right now. Our bootcamps are in Ortigas, that’s why our office is there at Pasig.
Richardson “RJ” Jacinto, Country Manager
Other than MPL and games you’ve mentioned, are you also open to other games e.g. Valorant and such?
RJ: We’re very open to venturing to other gaming titles. It’s a matter of timing and opportunity to enter those markets. We want to take it one step at a time.
What words of encouragement can you give to content creators like yourself who want to go pro? What do you want to achieve as part of RSG?
Wrecker: To other content creators, I believe it’s to practice and practice. In the Philippines, they will support you if you’re doing well. If you’re not capable of giving them what they want, or meeting their “standards”, you will not be considered a pro player in their eyes. Before you decide to join tournaments, especially MPL, you really need to practice, never give up, get ideas from other people. We all know learning never stops, and we need that.
As for what I want to achieve as part of RSG, I want to scout players who aren’t given enough attention. There are a lot of players in the Philippines with so much skill, wisdom and commitment, but they are not being recognized. I want to help them achieve their dreams in esports.
Other than his sphere of influence, what other qualities of Wrecker’s that made him enticing to add to the team as a professional player? With recent trends of having an analyst, do you have plans for one?
RJ: In Wrecker, we saw that he’s this big brother type veteran in esports. He’s a champion in ROS, the type of person who’s been there and we want that attitude from him to show the younger players. Skills can be trained, but not attitude.
As for an analyst, we’ll definitely be having one. Panda and I have been talking about this and we’re finding someone who will be the best fit for the system he wants to implement.
Plans to develop future talents in the country? Will you be fielding a team for the MLBB Development League?
Jayf: I think our plans on talent development is very broad-strokes; not just from the players’ side but also influencer and content creator angles. Overall, we just really want to empower aspirants to achieve their dreams and there are many ways to do this. The league is one such key opportunity, but the set up of opportunities is also important to do further player or talent scouting across the Philippines. The Philippines is not like Singapore; it’s a big place, so to set up opportunities, I think it will take a lot of groundwork. That will be one of our key focuses, to bring out more opportunities to people who may not be in Manila. That’s one of the key things we want to try for a start to find the gems within the Philippines market.
Wrecker, we’ve been following you on social media for the longest time. As a content creator, you are very candid, with the trashtalk and everything. Outside of that persona, you also do volunteer work like during Typhon Ulysses. What version of Wrecker should or can we expect in the coming MPL?
Wrecker: Honestly, outside of practice, you can see the usual Wrecker character. I think we all know that this character is far beyond my real self in front of the people around me. I think in the MPL scene, you can still see me as the Wrecker who goofs around – I can’t change that – and I’m sure everyone will agree the moment I remove “Wrecker” from the MPL scene, it’ll be boring.
Inside the RSG family, I show more of my other side: Elyson Caranza, the theater director, scriptwriter, workshop leader, which is my life before the esports scene, to mold others and give them wisdom. My students are wondering why I use profanities whenever they watch me, but I’m completely different in person. Just as I said, characterization is different especially in theater. That’s why I did the basics on streaming, because there, you show a different character to sell. I use my knowledge in theater to apply to streaming. Luckily, it’s effective.
Outside, I’m intact as Wrecker. In MPL and the RSG family, I will show Elyson. I want us to win, so I want to show my other side, as being a champion requires a lot of discipline and commitment.
Speaking of MPL and the championship, a lot of teams are announcing their roster. Who do you look forward to as your opponent?
Wrecker: Akosi Dogie. I also want to play with Evos. I can’t trashtalk right now, but to Dogie… that rivalry is real. Fate really conspires for us to be near each other and we cannot escape. Evos vs RSG vs Omega… these are the biggest names in MPL right now, so we’ll make a splash in the scene, I promise that.
Wrecker, could you give us a few strategies or how you plan to play with the team?
Wrecker: Thanks, but for now, we haven’t thought of what we’d do. We haven’t gotten the chance to meet up and get together, but once we do, we can make our plans. We gave each other the ultimatum of practicing 30 to 40 games which can be strenuous. Our gift to fans is that we will continue to enhance ourselves and not settle for less. We’ll study whatever the meta is and improve and chance. Of course, we aim to make a name for RSG in the Philippines. RSG is new here, why not hope to be MPL Season 8 champion?

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Bullet Angel Season 2 launches 24th June – MAT chat room and more highlighted in this preview

From new modes and maps to the return of chat room features from MAT (Mission Against Terror), Bullet Angel Season 2 will launch with a bang.

With over 5 million players in Southeast Asia since its launch a month ago, Bullet Angel will be releasing massive new content for its Season 2 update. As the first major version update after the launch of Bullet Angel, the classic game chat room popular in MAT will return in Season 2, together with new map modes and additional costumes and props. At the same time, there will also be a cosplay competition on social media with huge cash prizes ready to be won by participants. What are you waiting for? Check out these new features! You can download Bullet Angel here.

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MAT Classic Chat Room is back
If you are a MAT player, you must have experienced the joy of roaming in the chat room map, chatting in cafes, showing your style on the catwalk and setting off fireworks on the beach. For many players, MAT not only satisfies the desire of becoming stronger in battles, but also allows them to get to know many friends, which makes MAT a warm harbor in the virtual world.
In order to allow all players to continue their friendship from the end game to the smartphones, in this passionate summer, Bullet Angel will officially open the chat room, which will bring endless joy for you and your friends! Bring your date and experience the joy outside the battlefield!
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In the Season 2 version, Bullet Angel will open a multi-person chat room, enabling up to 32 people to open a room, chat in real time on the big map of Xinghai Square, use dancing cards, water balloons and other props to interact with each other. The map is a seaside city style, integrated scenes such as the boxing gym and the seaside, allowing players to compete in the boxing gym and set off fireworks on the beach. It is romantic, funny, and intimate!
To promote social engagement and the exploration of these new functions,  the game will simultaneously launch exciting activities such as Xinghai Tour, Full House of Romance, and Date Together. Players can redeem items in the social-themed mall, interact in the chat room, get into a relationship, and more. Players can even get costumes and props such as the Blue Knight/Miss Strawberry set, and become the most eye-catching avatar in the chat room!

Date Together (06/24-07/08)

By adding friends of the opposite sex in the chat room, giving gifts, teaming up to complete the game, upgrade to a couple, etc., you can get Angel Firework, couple exclusive avatar card, etc.

Xing Hai Tour (06/24-07/08)

Chat in the chat room, engage with props such as fireworks and balloons, participate in boxing challenges, etc., and become the most popular guy! Get to know friends from all walks of life and win items such as Bright Firework, Flowering Loudspeaker and more!

Full House of Romance (07/01-07/22)

Completing social tasks can get love points. Each time the love point reaches a new level, you can unlock the next store purchase permission. Players with a lover can get 1.2 times the love points, and when the love points is full, they can get Rose Grenade!

Multiple New Mode & Maps

AI-Mission Ⅱ (Blow Up Chickens)

For players who love PVE, if the mummy AI Mission does not satisfy you, then in Bullet Angel Season 2, the beautiful and lovely PVE mode “AI-Mission Ⅱ” will bring you more fun! The map in this mode adapts maze terrain, green lawns, neon signs, and cartoon chickens to create a cute atmosphere. Kill the chickens on the map while avoiding the big chickens to get loot.

New map

In addition to the Blow Up Chickens mode, Season 2 will continue to release new maps, such as Locomotive Factory, Hive Terminal, and more, allowing players to work on their coordination and develop strategies based on the new terrain.
Byte Idol Pass & New Season

The new version of Bullet Angel Pass has launched a pair of futuristic virtual idols (Byte Idol). They are dressed in purple costumes in electronic style. Just like young and energetic players, they will team up on the battlefield. In this Pass, by completing active tasks for new content such as throwing water balloons in the chat room and killing chickens in the Blow Up Chicken mode, players will receive a large number of gold coin experience cards according to their level, opportunities to obtain byte idols, game player-themed clothing and weapons.

Season 2 will start begin on June 24. It will still be scored by TDM and BOMB mode. While testing players’ experience and shooting skills, new maps will also push players to break their habits and explore better competitive strategies.
Cosplay Competition with huge rewards!
In order to bring players a more diversified gaming experience, Bullet Angel will start a cosplay competition on June 24.

Summer Love Cosplay Event
By posting cosplay photos of Bullet Angel characters on Facebook/TikTok, you can take part in this event. Photos that pass the preliminary stage can enter the voting stage. The top 10 cosplayers will receive rewards such as cash and Google Play Gift Cards worth thousands of dollars!
For all the latest news, follow Bullet Angel’s Facebook, YouTube and TikTok pages.

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