Alice in Borderland Interview: Arisu Actor Kento Yamazaki Tells Us What We Can Expect From Season 2

Kento Yamazaki reprises his role as Arisu in the Netflix Japanese drama Alice in Borderland, and we were able to catch up with him for an interview about what fans can expect from the new season.

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Mr. Kento Yamazaki got his start in modeling before getting his acting debut in the tv series Atami no Sousakan. Among international audiences, he’s most well known for his role as L in the live-action Japanese Death Note TV series, Josuke Hagishigata in the live-action Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure movie, and Saiki Kusou in the live-action Psychic Kusuo: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K movie.

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Alice in Borderlands is just the latest manga adaptation that the actor starred in. In the interview, he told us more about what he enjoyed about the series and what to look out for in the second season.

What was your feeling going back to Alice in Borderlands and how did you prepare for the new season?
In Season 1, I was able to work with the best people and the best crew in Japan. We’ve been able to deliver the series to audiences worldwide.
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Storywise, we were able to clear the first stage with Season 1, and now we are embarking upon stage 2 but there are many mysteries that are left to be told in The Borderland. We were left with the sense that there is an answer behind all.
When we ended Season 1, we were halfway through the manga series. I think in general Season 2 is not just a death game that you’re seeing. You really dig into the existence of each character and we dig into the theme of what are we doing on this Earth, and why are living these lives. It poses questions about what is life about and what is it to live. These are deeper questions that were also in the original manga. We’ve been able to deliver these in the drama series and deliver them to the world.
What can we expect from Season 2 of Alice in Borderlands both in terms of characters?

In the first season, Arisu was trying to protect himself and he has a lot of vulnerability. Because of that, his friends end up dying. He is thinking about why he survived when the others didn’t.
Then he meets this very important person, Usagi and by meeting her, he overcomes his selflessness and his weaknesses. Usagi’s presence and the sense of surviving together, mentally I think he’s much stronger. In Season 2 you can expect more of this development between the two leads.
I’ve heard that you’ve had to do these action sequences for the first time. How did you prepare for it?
Yes, there’s the car action sequence and the gun action sequence. Arisu lives in the normal world so when he actually shoots a gun, he has this fear of handling a real firearm for the first time so I had to portray that realistically even on set. I don’t know how to explain it but when you hear that sound [bang], you have to know how to react in the proper way. I think I was able to react to it realistically.
What are your thoughts on Season 2 and what is your favorite part of the season?

I would say that all of the games have left a deep impression on me. I really like the games that appeared in Season 1 but in Season 2, when you look at the different cards you will see they are playing with the face cards. It’s becoming a more challenging game that they have to embark upon. In all of the games in Season 2, they have to take on more difficult challenges. More than anything it’s the fact that the city itself is now part of a game. We have to run away from the King of Spades across all of the places, we have to do all these gun fights and work together to fight our opponents.
I don’t know if I’m allowed to say this but we have to fight a particular opponent that should be very juicy and very interesting for you all to see.
What was your reaction when you got the script for Season 2 and saw what was going to happen?
Well, we had the original manga but the games that Arisu is participating in Season 2 are different or more original [compared to the manga]. Of course, I like what is portrayed in the original manga, but when actually adapting the story into our show, I think it’s thrilling that we have some original aspects. Of course, doing the same thing [as the manga] is also exciting but there’s more intriguing that we have these original aspects and that was the kind of script we received for Season 2.
Arisu is participating in more physical games. In Season 1, he wasn’t really aware of what was going on but he just had to play these games. For Season 2, he volunteers. He willingly wants to participate in these games and then you have the boss, or you have the so-called game master, the host, and the words that hosts leave behind. They’re very interesting like Kyuma or Mira’s words, I really like them.
Aside from Arisu, who is the one character in Season 2, you find the most interesting or intriguing?
All of them (laughs). That’s a pretty hard question actually. One of my favorite characters I would say is Kyuma and Chishiya. I like them both. Kyuma, his philosophy, although he’s an opponent, he’s very likable, he’s a good guy and he’s very straightforward, he really charges towards you in a very straightforward manner. Like a really direct fighter and everything like that.
Arisu and Usagi’s dynamic was a major focus of Season 1. Why do you think they work so well together?

Because you’re living in a world of survival. There’s betrayal and people hurt each other and con each other. In that world, they [Arisu and Usagi] understand each other from the bottom of their hearts. There are no lies and they’re able to build up this dynamic relationship in order to survive. So because they have this bond, they are very well connected emotionally.
I think in real life if you have a team that works well together, you come to really value and trust them. You end up having this very special relationship with them. So, in order to live together, the way they cooperate and help each other it’s important. They also have this romance or love aspect. I just want to conclude with: it’s the power of love.
For those that haven’t watched Alice in Borderlands yet, why do you think they should watch the series?
It is something that started in contemporary Japan so I think it’s accessible because it starts in our contemporary everyday life. Of course, it also toys with the elements of games and gaming when they stumble into The Borderland.
I think it is a story that is enjoyable and accessible to many different kinds of people. In Season 1, we worked on a set based on the Shibuya scramble and it was really quite something to see. That Scramble unmanned, without any of the people when it’s usually bustling all the time. It’s that kind of quality that we’re bringing to you with a story that is staged in Japan. So visually, I think it’s going to be very impactful.
As for the contents of the games, it’s really a matter of life and death for the players. It might be a little frightful for some viewers but the stakes do have to be high in these games. That makes them much more interesting so I think you can enjoy it from that vantage point as well. As an entertainment piece, you can enjoy it in that way but you can also imagine “what would I do if I was in the Borderlands myself, it really churns the imagination I think. Everybody has played it [a game] with a deck of cards before.
Season 1 taught us some tough lessons about friendship and that leaving is more than just surviving. How is Season 2 built upon this to keep audiences interested?

Well depending on the person, it portrays how people live their lives. I think everybody is right, for every character, the way they live, I think it is right for every character. Someone who is considered a villain, just because they are considered in the minority opinion, is considered evil but what if 90% of people agreed with that evil opinion, then 10% of the heroes would be the villains? So everybody might have the wrong lives. It really made me think about this and it was convincing.
I can’t say something because it would be a spoiler but for the people that live in The Borderland, the current world that these people live in and their view of life, in that world, it’s important to feel life is a certain way and in that sense, it’s very important because it depends on how your heart is. Through my experience in this show, I feel and learned that the heart is very important. How you perceive and capture life, it’s all about the heart.
Many fans have praised Alice in Borderlands saying it’s one of the favorite best adaptations of a manga series. How does it feel to be part of such a high-profile series?
Manga is something that Japan as a culture is proud of. Nowadays there are a lot of live-action manga adaptations that are seen by a large global audience and I am very proud of that.

We’re thankful to Kento Yamazaki for speaking to us. Alice in Borderlands Season 2 is shaping up to be a great continuation of the first season complete with new games and deeper development for the main characters. We wish Yamazaki-san and the rest of the cast and crew the best of luck as they travel deeper into the games of the Borderlands.
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Kingston Mini Cow USB is available, and it is adorable

In celebration of the New Year, Kingston launches its limited edition 2021 Mini Cow USB Flash Drive. The USB drive comes in its own snuggly-fit milk bottle.

Available in Malaysia, this Mini Cow USB drive is part of Kingston’s New Year USB Flash Drive – Mini Collection. The Mini Collection started over a decade ago and comprises of petite USB drives designed in a cute and charming fashion.

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In particular, the Mini Cow USB drive features a delicate pattern, metallic details and a smooth texture with a matte finish. According to a press release from Kingston, the shape of the USB drive embodies joy, fullness and prosperity. The Mini Cow USB drive is created for users to join Kingston in saving meaningful and joy-filled moments of 2021.
In addition, the keychain ring design of the Mini Cow USB drive also enables it to double up as a lucky charm for the year. All of this comes beautifully packaged in a milk bottle, making it perfect as a gift for friends and family.
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Here are the technical specs of the USB drive:
Capacity: 64GB
Speed: USB3.2 Gen 1 speeds
Dimensions: 43.16 x 28.96 x 27.31 (mm)
Warranty/support: 5-year warranty with free technical support
Compatible with Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (SP1), Mac OS (v.10.10.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS™Get your very own Kingston limited-edition Mini Cow USB drive from today onwards at a price of RM89. You can check out more of the product’s details by clicking here.

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Blue Archive Asuna Ichinose (Bunny) scale figure pre-order open

After initially announcing them almost a year ago, the pre-orders for Blue Archive‘s Asuna Ichinose (Bunny) scale figure are finally open! The 1/7 scale figure replication of Bunny Asuna is one of exquisite detail in every fold, down to the mole upon her bosom, her hair spilling all over at her feet and the subtle thigh gap.

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The full gallery would probably borderline qualify as NSFW which would explain why the South Korean government deemed the game to qualify for the 18+ rating, but nobody can take the body hugging suit and tights away from you. Except your wallet coughing up for both the figure itself and the shipping fees.
Pre-orders will be open until 30 November 2022, 21:00 JST, and will cost you 24,800 yen. The expected shipping date will be August 2023. You can find her through the Good Smile Company website here for both shopping and also perusing the other gallery images.
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The original announcement for this figure was almost a year ago, and was made alongside the Karin Kakudate (Bunny) version teaser. There’s yet no news on Karin as yet. Incidentally, Neru Mikamo’s 1/7 Bunny version scale figure was also teased, though that would be from Spiritale instead of via Good Smile Company. Stay tuned if you’re looking forward to complete the set of bunnies.

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Blue ArchivePublisher: Yostar Inc, NexonDeveloper: NAT GamesRelease Date: 2021-02-04Android, iOS
You have been appointed as an advisor to the Federal Investigation Club, Schale, located in Kivotos. It's a huge academy city where numerous academies are clustered together.
Resolve the endless incidents that occur in Kivotos with charming allies full of personality, and build special memories with them!

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Small Living World Available Now

Create your own world with the new Small Living World. The ecosystem simulator is available now for Android devices.

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This cute pixel-art game allows players to create their own ecosystems, as water, soil and even animals will interact with each other based on the conditions of the world. You’ll need to make full use of the game’s terraforming tools to craft your little slice of paradise, lest your animals end up being miserable.
There are over 20 species of plants and animals each, and you’ll have to keep track of how all these creatures interact with each other to keep your ecosystem stable. The animals in particular have a vast array of needs, so it’ll be up to you to know how to take care of them.
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Of course, it’s a lot more than just a static ecosystem, either. Whatever plants you grow will eventually reproduce, and you’ll find yourself with a large forest over time. It also features a realistic water cycle, so how much of your world consists of lakes is going to have an effect on the frequency of rain.
The game will let you have up to six of these little worlds, so you can rotate which of your worlds you fuss over.
While the game is free-to-play you can buy a paid version. Alternatively, there are also in-app purchases for animals and plants.

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mall Living World is a fully simulated ecosystem running in your hands.
No stress, no pressure, you drive the development at your rhythm.
You start with an almost desert world that you bring to a lushful forest landscape.
Everything is under your control, from the landscape shape to the plants and animals that live there.

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Yuji Naka Has Officially Been Sentenced to Four Years Probation For Insider Trading

Yuji Naka has been officially found guilty of insider trading and has received a suspended sentence of four years of probation in addition to two fines of ¥170 million and ¥2 million.

A “suspended sentence” means that Yuji Naka must strictly follow the law over the probation period and comply with the sentenced fines or he will be placed in prison for two years and six months which was his original conviction in line with the prosecution demands.

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The co-creator of Sonic was charged last year with Insider Trading, investing stocks in the developers of recent Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest mobile spin-off titles before they were announced to the public, giving him an unfair advantage over ordinary investors who would have access to such information.
In a previous trial in March of 2023, Naka pleaded guilty to both accounts of insider trading. Former Square Enix employees Taisuke Sasaki, and Fumiaki Suzuki, were also arrested for Insider Trading alongside Naka.
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Yuji Naka is well known as the co-creator of Sonic The Hedgehog alongside Naoto Oshima (whose studio Arzest is currently developing Sonic Superstars). Other games he has worked on include Nights: Into Dreams, Phantasy Star, and Balan Wonderworld which he was developing at Square Enix where he committed the insider trading he is currently being convicted for.

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LifeAfter Season 4: The 2nd Outbreak details revealed

NetEase’s PC and mobile survival game, LifeAfter, has revealed the details for Season 4 of the game, also known as The 2nd Outbreak. Season 4 will begin on November 4, 2021. Here’s what the new update will bring:

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Strange Phenomena, Heavy Tanks

Black orbs of unknown nature appeared over Mouth Swamp, oozing ominous vibe. Strange phenomena near the orbs such as weightlessness and intensifying infection are begging for an investigation. On the other hand, Infected Moth, a new type of Infected that is suspected to be related to the orbs, is bringing new threats from the sky. The familiar Doomsday World is undergoing a big crisis of things getting out of control!
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Survivors will be facing with these new threats and bigger challenges. As the enemy strength grows, more fire power is added for survivors. The new helicopter Annihilator-10 will take on the fights with Infected Moth; the heavy vehicle—Tank Iron Stride-54 will be put to use in this version for the first time. Survivors now can drive tanks to lay suppressive fire to the Infected!

Levin Rally, Team Gathering for Rich Bonus
To help survivors to prepare for Season 4, the operation team has arranged a bonus event with rich rewards on official social media platforms (Facebook/Twitter). Survivors can create a team and invite friends to win materials together in preparation for the big fight. Here is the link to the event.
Event time: 00:00, October 29, 2021, to 24:00 November 7, 2021(UTC+8)
How to participate:

On the event web page, survivors can create a team and invite friends to assist for Preparation Points.
Each survivor can assist up to 5 different teams to gain Preparation Points each day. The chances to assist will be refreshed at 24:00 each day.
The initial Preparation Point is 1. When it reaches 5, 10, or 15, a respective Preparation Gift Pack will be available.

Doomsday Out of Control — more unknown challenges coming soon

All the unprecedented strange phenomena have made the Doomsday World even more dangerous. Survivors must survive with everything they’ve got! What kind of unknown events the future holds? What this world will turn into? Stay tuned on the LifeAfter official social media platforms and prepare for Season 4: Out of Control on November 4!

To stay updated, follow the game on Twitter.
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LifeAfterPublisher: NeteaseDeveloper: NeteaseRelease Date: 2018-11-02Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows
A blizzard of devastating virus beleaguered the world, bringing about the catastrophic disintegration of orders and covenants.
LifeAfter, a mobile game depicting the survival of humanity in a post virus apocalyptic world, is officially launched.
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R2-D2 Tamagotchi available for pre-order

One of Star Wars‘ most iconic characters, R2-D2 is now available as a Tamagotchi toy thanks to a collaboration between Bandai and Disney. Check out the trailer for the adorable device here:

As a virtual pet toy, players will have to raise and take care of R2-D2. The droid can get stronger, learning various skills and take on mini-games.

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Currently, the product is available in two variants, R2-D2 classic and R2-D2 hologram. It is priced at 2,130 yen (around 19.50 USD) and is expected to ship on November 13, 2021.

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Train R2-D2 to master various skills with STAR WARSTM R2-D2 TAMAGOTCHI
Take care of R2-D2 by keeping him charged and clean and by playing two mini-games (firefighting and Dejarik “holochess”)
There are 19 skills for R2-D2 to learn and 7 mini-games for him to unlock, depending on his skill level
Make sure you keep your R2-D2 happy. If you neglect him for too long, the Jawas may take him away!
Comes with 1 Star Wars R2-D2 Tamagotchi with classic white R2-D2 shell on a chain to take with you everywhere! Also available with a blue hologramR2-D2 shell. Batteries (2xLR44) included. For Ages 8+

You can make your own pre-order on Amazon.
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Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged Will Be Racing In This October

Following the release of the announcement trailer for Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged, the game has gotten an official release date and is scheduled to launch on October 19th, 2023.

Being a sequel to Hot Wheels Unleashed which was released back in 2021, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged will feature new mechanics, environments, vehicle styles, and game modes.

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Global Head of Digital Gaming at Mattel, Mike DeLaet said, “Having just celebrated its 55th anniversary, the iconic Hot Wheels brand continues to ignite the challenger spirit in consumers globally across a seemingly endless variety of mediums—especially gaming. Following the enormous success of Hot Wheels Unleashed™, we are thrilled to join forces once again with our talented partners at Milestone to bring fans an all-new game with next-level graphics and even bigger thrills.”
In Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged, players will be able to race through five distinct environments each with its own unique racing surfaces that affect the vehicle’s performance. This dynamic match experience is also further enhanced as vehicles will also interact with several objects both on and off the track which adds to the unpredictability of each race.
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The game is also set to launch with over 130 vehicles including motorbikes and ATVs which will be customizable for players using skill points to purchase specific perks and come up with their ideal custom build. Not only that, the different categories of vehicles available such as Stock, Powered and Ultimate will differ in performance making each individual customization more unique.
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Furthermore, with the addition of newly added abilities such as dash and jump, players will have more opportunities to overtake rivals, uncover hidden shortcuts and discover new track sections which adds more diversity to the game and make each racing experience unique.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged will also have new game modes for both offline and online play. This includes an event that has players mastering the art of drifting and avoid crashing. Two player split-screen mode also makes a return while the ability to create parties and the addition of cross-play (not available for Nintendo Switch) will make playing with friends online a much better experience.
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The game will also feature a career mode starring four original characters, and players could explore their backgrounds and personality through animated cutscenes which promises an immersive experience through its captivating narrative.
On top of that, in Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged a stronger emphasis is given to player generated content with the newly refined Track Editor and additional Sticker Editor in the Livery Editor. The tools provided will allow players to create, save and share original patterns and shapes cross-platform starting from Day One of the game’s release.
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Milestone CEO, Luisa Bixio said, “We are truly delighted with the enthusiasm shown by the press and players toward the first title, a global success that reached more than 8 million players worldwide, building on the solid foundation that granted us unanimous acclaim, with Hot Wheels Unleashed™ 2 – Turbocharged we decided to create a brand-new gaming experience to raise the bar of arcade fun even higher. Having a partner like Mattel by our side is a great reason to be proud, and we are ready to race even faster toward new shared goals.”
Hot wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged is available now for pre-order on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. For further information, you may visit their official website.

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Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls to come for Android in 2019

In its recent earnings report, Konami assured that it is still planning to launch Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls sometime in 2019. The game will be out globally for both Android and iOS platforms, so if you are a fan of the franchise, this is something to look forward to.

As you would be able to tell from the name alone, this is a 2D side scroller in a similar vein to most other games in the franchise with the exception of a few console outings. Picking one of your characters, you will be able to battle monsters alongside up to three friends.

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Check out the gameplay video below to get a taste of what to expect if and when the game comes out in 2019.

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Apex Legends Mobile Champion Event Drops Tonight Featuring Ash, Factions and more

EA and Respawn Entertainment have announced that the Apex Legends Mobile Champions Event will begin on 19th October 5:00 PM, PT (0:00 UTC). The event brings the Legend, Ash, new ranked split, events, Battle Pass and updates to the core system.

Check out the gameplay trailer for the event down below.

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The Apex Legends Mobile Champions Event brings a number of new features to the game which includes:

Legend Ash with her abilities as follows

Passive ability “Marked for Death”, revealing the location of deathboxes and surviving enemies.
Tactical ability “Arc Snare”, tethering and damaging enemies
Ultimate ability “Phase Breach”, teleports you to targeted location

Constellation, the Mobile-First upgradeable melee weapon for Fade including customization to the visual effects, textures and more.
Second Shot Blitz, the limited Battle Royale mode where everyone gets to respawn automatically.
Halloween Event that adds the following features:

Spooky additions to the Kings Canyon and World’s Edge maps
Halloween themed cosmetic rewards for Legends and weapons

Faction Missions, where you can complete missions for the faction you pledge for and gain seasonal currencies to redeem in the seasonal shop
The Champions Battle Pass, offering lots of amazing cosmetics.
World’s Edge and Kings Canyon updates including:

Active rotation for Normal and Ranked Battle Royale
Coliseum where you can notify the entire lobby that you are accepting duels. The higher your kills in the duel, the better the loot.

TDM and Gun Game map rotations will include the following maps into their line-up:

Thermal Station
Artillery
Pythas Block 0

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Check out the patch notes and their official website for more in-depth on the new update coming to Apex Legends and other latest information about the game.
Apex Legends Mobile is the mobile battle royale game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by EA available for iOS and Android.
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Apex Legends MobilePublisher: EADeveloper: Respawn EntertainmentRelease Date: 2022-03-07Android, iOS
Live like a hero, play like a Legend! Apex Legends™ Mobile is here.

Multiplayer squads, first-person and third-person shooter gameplay and innovative combat are waiting for you on the battlefield! Jump into intense combat where survival is the only thing that matters. Prove that you have what it takes to make it out alive.

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Square Enix posts SINoAlice character introduction trailer

Square Enix has posted its character-focused trailer for SINoAlice, its newly announced game for the Android and iOS.

The genre of this game, which is developed by Pokelabo under the creative direction of Yoko Taro, is yet to be known at this point, although the smart money is that this is going to be some strategy or RPG title of sorts. Also, if you are the type who plays enjoys their voice actors as much as their games, the following is the list of characters and their respective seiyuus.

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Little Red Riding Hood (CV: Imamura Ayaka)
Snow White (CV: Ueda Reina)
Alice (CV: MAO)
Hansel Gretel (CV: Uchida Maaya)
Cinderella (CV: Kitamura Eri)
Ibara-hime (CV: Hondo Kaede)
Kaguya-hime (CV: Itou Shizuka)
Pinocchio (CV: Sanpei Sanpei)

It is interesting to note that the characters are based off ones from famous fairy tales, suggesting that we are going to see a lot more reimaginations down the line.

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Become a martial arts warrior as GuLong Heroes enter OBT

GuLong Heroes is a 3D martial arts mobile ARPG adapted from Gu Long classic martial arts novels, such as Sentimental Swordsman and the Ruthless Sword, Xiao Li Swift Darts, The Legendary Twins, The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng and many others. The game recreates the grand and free martial arts world, its exquisite visual effects make you feel as if you’re in the novels!

GuLong Heroes feature 100 distinct martial Heroes to choose from. Each Hero has unique ultimate skills, and you can pick according to your playstyle. There’s also an auto feature that allows you to leave your phone aside while your Heroes continue fighting battles in game.

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Other than the Story Mode, there’s also a Survival Mode PvP for those who are bloodthirsty for a challenge. Join the Ancient Tower and make it to the top by eliminating other martial heroes; only the best can survive and move on to the next battle.
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Equipment is easy to come by, all you have to do is challenge martial dungeon and defeat enemy bosses to collect special raid dungeon loot. You can cooperate with your guild mates to pass all the campaign chapters, and be stronger together! The loot can upgrade your martial heroes so make sure to raid more often.
GuLong Heroes is free to play with in-app purchases, available for both iOS and Android devices. Download the game now to receive lots of free gifts! There’s an OBT event going on now so be sure to login everyday to make sure you get them.
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Aura Kingdom 2 to arrive on mobile soon

Taiwanese developer X-Legend Entertainment has announced Aura Kingdom 2, the sequel to the popular anime game, Aura Kingdom. Just after releasing the prequel last May, this announcement will surely add some spice to next week’s upcoming Taipei Game Show.

Developed by the same team that made the prequel, Aura Kingdom 2 will arrive as a mobile version. The mobile MMORPG is set for improved graphics and a brand new story while retaining original elements from its prequel. In the prequel, players have to choose their own weapons ranging from swords to cannons, depending on their own playstyle. In addition to that, players can request for help from the Eidolons to perform tasks such as fishing and mining. You can obtain them through the collection of Eidolon Spirits as you progress in the story.

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Unfortunately, we do not know much about the game yet. Hence, we have to wait until the Taipei Game Show where the game will be completely revealed. Not to mention, X-Legend Entertainment will be having their own exhibition booth at the event as goodie bags with Aura Kingdom merchandise await fans.

Do stay tuned for more updates!

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3.1 Million God of War Copies Sold In Just Three Days!

God of War 2018 has been hyped up since it was announced back in 2014 and even more screams from E3 2016 when the official trailer came out. Now that the game has already been released since April 20th, the game had lived up to the hype and gained many amazing ratings. Because of that, it’s very unsurprising when Sony Interactive Entertainment told us that God of War, had been sold more that 3,100,000 copies in just the first three days!

Santa Monica Studios of SIE Worldwide Studios (SIE WWS) has created a masterpiece since its eight-year franchise hiatus. With 3.1 million copies sold within 3 days after its launch, they became the fastest-selling first party title that’s exclusive on the PS4.

“I would like to personally thank the millions of fans around the world who decided to hop on Kratos’ latest adventure with us. Your support is truly inspiring, and it’s a reason why we push ourselves every day to go beyond the boundaries of play. I’d also like to thank our amazing team at Santa Monica Studio.
The passion for storytelling across the team is undeniable, and I hope it’s clear that we never settle for what’s conventional. We look forward to hearing more about how fans are enjoying the game and creating new memories of their favorite God of War gameplay moments that will be remembered for decades to come.” said Shannon Studstill, VP, Product Development, Head of Santa Monica Studio, SIE.
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Then just yesterday, they had announced an upcoming patch that will address certain bugs and improvements for the game. They will be adding the Photo Mode and increasing the text size in all menus and subtitles of the game. An additional controller option to remap the Rage Mode is also in it’s plans.

While they’re at it, they will continue to investigate on an issue where certain players have experienced missing dialogues and possible progression blockers when selecting the “New Game” option from the main menu without closing down the application first. It was advised that players close down the application first before starting a new playthrough.
And lastly, they will be working to include fixes for some infrequent crashes and bugs to provide a more stablized experience of the game.

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Me and my best friend, the Destroyer of Worlds – Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin review

When I first saw Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, I figured it would be a game catered to newbies to the franchise. After dabbling in Riders for a bit, this title seems about as close as a global release for that mobile game. Conferring with those more familiar with the mainline games, Wings of Ruin retains a lot of the elements and formulas the series is known for, while having its own charm, besides being more approachable and not as demanding of you in terms of skill mastery.

STORY: TROPES ARE ALRIGHT
Compared to the mainline games, Wings of Ruin has more focus on the narrative, to get you invested and care about the conflict in the world. I will admit I found it a little amusing the Riders and the Hunters get into a slight tiff when they argue about Guardian Ratha; the former revere him while the latter’s apparent first instincts were to bring along their weaponry before approaching the creature.

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As a descendent of Red, the legendary Rider of Mahana Village, you are witness to the mass disappearance of Rathalos caused by a mysterious Red Light apparently related to the titular Wings of Ruin. The Rookie Rider experience is pretty standard, guided along by your mentor Kayna and later, a talking, alleged Felyne hero, Navirou. The weight of JRPG protagonist destiny comes knocking when a Wyverian girl named Ena entrusts you with a Rathalos egg that will birth a creature said to bring chaos and destruction to the world. Considering the Monsties you can get in the post game, what’s one more?
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New and old characters alike will accompany you in the story, both being present in the narrative as well as being party members with their own fighting styles and their partner Monsties. For the most part, the story itself is nothing out of the ordinary, especially if you’re a JRPG veteran, being more likely to impress those less exposed to these tropes.
GAMEPLAY: ROCK PAPER SCISSORS IN THE WORLD
As you might expect, Wings of Ruin‘s gameplay system differs from the mainline titles, being a turn-based RPG rather than hack and slash action. You’ll be spreading your time either exploring or battling throughout the game.
You’ll branch out from the starting village to the various other regions that open up as you progress the story. The open maps are absolutely littered with resources – from herbs to mining materials and chests – and being able to ride your Monsties eases the journey some. Bottle Caps are another precious resource you can later trade for through the Melynx Inc. shop, obtainable from Everdens or quests.

The Monsties you can get have abilities that assist in map traversal or even just for easier searching. I couldn’t help but liken them to HM Pokemon, swapping them around as needed. Conveniently, if you do have a Monstie with an appropriate ability and you’re not currently riding them, a prompt will appear where you can swap on the fly.
Besides Everdens, Monster Dens also dot the map with frequency. These are instanced areas containing a nest at the end for you to scrabble for eggs to take home. These dens can also contain additional chests, materials or other monsters hanging about. The Golden ones are rarer occurrences, offering appropriately rarer eggs and / or rarer genes.

You start battles by running into Monsties roaming around. They can get alerted and run over to you, though oftentimes it’s incredibly easy to avoid them. You can also run into their hitbox when they’re facing away from you to get a pre-emptive strike. I found it hard to maneuver every now and again, sometimes accidentally getting ambushed instead because I couldn’t turn my Monstie around on time. Alas. In battle proper, you have a yellow line indicating you’re being targetted; if you win this head to head fight – Red > Green > Blue > Red – you deal more damage to the enemy.
Your Monstie mostly acts independently, and if you can line up your attack type and target, you unleash a Double Attack to cancel the enemy’s attack and deals massive damage. Enemies can enter a Rage mode that changes up their attack patterns, so break them and deal critical damage when they’re down! Skills use the blue circle meter, or the Kinship Gauge. At max, you can ride your Monstie to unleash a Kinship Skill and really bring the hurt. You can bring along a maximum of 3 different weapon types besides swapping in Monsties, and it’s incredibly easy to do whenever you need to adapt to the situation at hand.

You can be defeated up to 3 times in battle. On one hand, you don’t need to worry about revival items as you’re limited by the Heart meter. On the other, if you were about corpse dragging, this isn’t the place for it. Overall, there’s a level of strategy required in battles. However, the gameplay loop can get stale especially with regards to exploring, as there isn’t much variety and nothing exemplifies more than the den layouts. The Nintendo Switch version isn’t well optimized either, with noticeable frame drops every now and again.
The various Hub areas do stand out from each other, which can make the other exploration parts more disappointing. In these Hubs, you can chat up the locals, accept quests, and access facilities. Forging gear and crafting items is really simple; just head over to the NPC and submit the requisite pieces and get new equipment. Combining items is just a matter of opening up the menu and having the goods on hand. If you need some blessings, the Prayer Pot is there.

Last but not least is of course, the Stable. Here’s where you manage your Monsties and hatching the eggs you’ve snatched. Renaming my buddies is an extreme sport. The other is using the Rite of Channeling to manage the Genes of the Monsties. It’s easier to see which Gene or placement is most optimal, so it’s one to experiment with. Some interactions could cause hiccups in the system, something to keep watch for.
There’s co-op with up to one other player, but Wings of Ruin is comfortable enough as a single player experience if you’re not out to hunt super rare Monsties.
VERDICT: MONSTER HUNTER FOR NEWBIES
When you think of the mainline games, Wings of Ruin is much more approachable and self-contained experience compared to ensuring you’re at a high enough Hunter Rank, or stocking consumables, or repeated hunts of the same monster for parts you need. Many monsters which haven’t gotten the spotlight in a while find some screen time here, so veteran fans can be slightly appeased. Content wise, there’s a lot of side stuff and post-game to think of, so you can get the biggest bang for your buck.

Of course, it isn’t perfect. Story aside, the game can feel easy especially if you’re really quick to pick up on patterns. I’m fond of the art style which is often bright, colourful and pleasing, but the same attention is not applied equally. Not forgetting the performance issues on the Nintendo Switch, and the PC version isn’t exempt either. The auto save function helps take the sting out of unexpected crashes, which preferably you’d rather not have happen in the first place.
It’s a decent entry point into Monster Hunter as a whole, and I’d say the sum of its parts is worth the asking price.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of RuinPublisher: CapcomDeveloper: CapcomRelease Date: 2021-07-09Nintendo Switch, Steam
A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story.

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The Review

                    Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

4
Score

To become a Hunter, you must first be a Rider.

PROS
 More story focused than mainline titles Great and expressive character design Turn-based battles with series staple elements Gotta hatch 'em all Monsties Newcomer friendly

CONS
 Fairly predictable story Bland environments outside of hub areas Performance issues on both Switch and PC versions

Review Breakdown

A good stepping stone into the Monster Hunter franchise

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Square Enix RPG ‘The DioField Chronicle’ Has a Release Date Set For September

Square Enix has announced that The DioField Chronicle, an all-new strategy RPG with intense real-time tactical battles is set to release this September 22nd, 2022.

A new trailer was uploaded on Square Enix’s Youtube account to celebrate the announcement of the release date:

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“In The DioField Chronicle, players can experience a Real-Time Tactical Battle (RTTB) – a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system, which is further enhanced with a gritty and immersive storyline that is crafted by a skilled and experienced development team”
The game features unique character designs by Taiki (Lord of Vermilion III, IV), concept art by Isamu Kamikokuryo (Final Fantasy XII, XIII, XV, and Paper Mario: The Origami King) as well as beautifully orchestrated music by world-renowned composers Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell, best known for their work on Game of Thrones.
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The game is also confirmed to release in Japan with a collectors edition which comes with a board game and pin set. This will be exclusive to the Square Enix store.

With this game releasing so soon after Square Enix’s recent hit Triangle Strategy, it seems like the company is on a roll with their Strategy RPGs. Now if only we could see Final Fantasy Tactics return to modern consoles.
The DioField Chronicle will release for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 22nd, 2022.  A demo for the game will launch on August 10th for all platforms except the PC in Japan.

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[G-STAR 2019] “The Gamer” game for Q1 2020

We have more details about The Gamer manhwa/webtoon‘s game! We covered a sneak preview during Gamescom 2019, if you haven’t seen it. Besides still being a slight tongue twister, it was revealed to us that the game is planned for launch in Q1 2020! This is later than the original November estimation we got back at Gamescom.

It will include more content outside of the webtoon story. Additionally, on launch, it will be available for both iOS and Android simultaneously. Pre-registrations are currently being planned so we’ll keep an eye out!

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The Gamer‘s title screen back from Gamescom.
We unfortunately do not have further information right now. However, with this nugget in mind, you fans out there can start thinking about the game! What are you expecting from the game? Since it’s on Webtoon, perhaps that’s a sign there’s a demand for an English version of The Gamer game?

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Square Enix to launch Life is Strange for the iOS

Square Enix announced that it will be making Life is Strange available for the iOS on 14 December 2017, with no word if there will be an Android release for the time being.

An overview of the game, via its App Store page:

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Life Is Strange is a five part episodic game that sets out to revolutionize story-based choice and consequence games by allowing the player to rewind time and affect the past, present, and future.
Follow the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price.
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The pair soon find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay. Meanwhile, Max must quickly learn that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future.
As mentioned in the descriptions, the app itself will cost USD 2.99 and include Episode 1 of Life is Strange. Meanwhile, Episodes 2 and 3 will be available the same day as in-app purchases, whereas Episodes 4 and 5 are scheduled for a release early 2018. Getting the Season Pass which contains Episodes 2 to 5 will see you getting a 10% discount.

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TI 2018 Is Coming And Here Are The Ticket Prices And Venue!

It’s the time of the year for DoTA2 and Valve has revealed the venue of the battle for the Aegis of Champions! Last year’s The International 7 was held in the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington, United States and this time The International 8 will be held in Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada! The teams will face each other starting Monday, August 20th up till Saturday August 25th.

This is the first time the TI is held on Canadian soil and tickets will start selling on Friday, 23rd March at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM PDT. There will be two ticket types available for purchase which are:

Midweek ticket: $125 CAD – with attendance to the first four days of the event on August 20th to 23rd
The Finals ticket: $250 CAD – with access to the last two days of TI on August 24th and 25th

For more information, you may check out the TI8 FAQs site.
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The tickets will be purchasable via Ticketmaster.ca which requires you to have a Ticketmaster account. Do log in before the tickets go up on sale for a smooth purchase. With the hype for TI8, there will be huge surge of traffics on the site so it’s best to be prepared.
Below are the date and times of when the tickets will be on sale:

Seattle: March 23rd at 10AM and 10PM
Rio de Janeiro: March 23rd at 2PM and March 24th at 2AM
London: March 23rd at 5PM and March 24th at 5AM
Berlin: March 23rd at 6PM and March 24th at 6AM
Moscow: March 23rd at 8PM and March 24th at 8AM
Beijing: March 24th at 1AM and 1PM
Singapore: March 24th at 1AM and 1PM
Seoul: March 24th at 2AM and 2PM
Sydney: March 24th at 4AM and 4PM

Here’s a site that may help you if you are unsure when the tickets will be on sale in your time zone.

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Iron Man VR delayed indefinitely

Besides the announced The Last of Us Part 2 delay, Iron Man VR also joins the “delayed indefinitely” notice, due to “logistical issues”. The full notice is simply as follows:

Update: SIE has made the difficult decision to delay the launch of The Last of Us Part II and Marvel’s Iron Man VR until further notice. Logistically, the global crisis is preventing us from providing the launch experience our players deserve.

Currently, there are no other delays to report, but we’ll keep you updated.
We had a hands-on demo of the VR experience ourselves, which you can read about here. Here’s to hoping the logistical issues, most assuredly due to the current coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic, would be able to be resolved soon, and of course, the pandemic itself dies out. Maybe they can decide to send out copies of the games early like FFVIIR, but that too presents its own set of challenges. We’ll keep you updated on how it goes.

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ReEvolve Is Perfect World’s First Mobile Sandbox MMORPG

ReEvolve is another game for the mobile by Perfect World Entertainment. The game will be a sandbox MMORPG for the mobile unlike the other they announced, FarSide. Both of these games will be showcased in E3 2018 later this month in Los Angeles and will reveal more details on the game.

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For now, we know it’s the company’s first mobile sandbox MMORPG. As players start off in a world of war, plague and an evil that has brought humans to the brink of extinction, players are put with the responsibility to prevent this from happening by time travelling.

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In this sandbox MMORPG, players can also choose which side to be on. Either The Shepherd (the good, human side) to set things right in history, or The Piper (the evil, Cthulu-worshipping side) which are responsible for the world’s corruption. To set things straight again, players can use the M.P.D., which is a gun that absorbs everything from bosses to animals that will enable players to craft the world they desire.

Though it’s on mobile, it is still able to offer players a vast open world MMORPG with immersive real-world environments and a range of ecosystems of ever-changing weather and a day and night cycle. The animals also have a realistic behavior with a food chain and migration system in place. With PvE and PvP modes in the game, players will be able to play in a Team Death Match or a solo PvP that’s also part of the game modes featured.
Below is the lore of the game:
“The future is upon us, and things aren’t looking too good for the human race. War, plague, and evil have brought humanity to the brink of extinction, with one thing standing in the way of total annihilation-time travel. ReEvolve charges players with an important task: use the future’s space-time tunneling technology to past eras and other planets in order to build a newer, brighter future. Will your contributions have you following The Shepherd, the human organization determined to set history right? Or will you be drawn to the corrupting, Cthulu-worshipping forces of The Piper? Use your M.P.D., a gun that can absorb everything from bosses to wild animals, to craft the world of your choosing.”

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Battle Arena Opens Its Doors To Gamers, Streamers And More!

Gen Arena Sdn Bhd is the corporation that brought us Battle Arena. Spanning an area of 17,000 square feet of high-end gaming environment located on the 5th Level of Jaya Shopping Mall, Battle Arena boasts as the largest Southeast Asia’s Esports Club. If that’s not convincing enough, Battle Arena is equipped with 114 PCs with the highest-level specifications currently available in the market.

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The arena built for gamers by gamers is a premium and a luxurious establishment by nature which has most of its computers placed in private rooms. This allows for more privacy and less distraction for hardcore competitive gamers that are trying to climb the ladder of ranks.
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With larger rooms equipped with lush sofas and large TVs for an even more opulent gaming experience, Battle Arena also threw in two Premium VIP rooms that comes with large touch-screen TVs equipped with Fingerworks software for a more in-depth game analysis and discussion. These rooms are specially designed for competitive teams looking for a training lounge. Alternatively, these two rooms can also be used as coaching rooms for any live coaching or sharing sessions.

Battle Arena also features a unique futuristic designed arena on the main stage area with 2 sound proof capsules for tournaments, a dedicated broadcasting area and production equipment which are specially designed for hosting world-class Esports events. The hall can hold up to 400 people which allows audience to enjoy the live session of tournaments held in the arena.

The arena also looks out for growing streamers with their 10 dedicated exclusive single-user streamers’ pods, fully equipped with the highest-end streaming setup which includes the following; top-specs desktop PCs, gaming peripherals, webcams, external mics and dual-monitors. As streaming is one of Battle Arena’s major focus, Battle arena intends to help groom Malaysian talents with these pods to realize their full potential.
“We aim to come up with new ways to change the way people view Esports, bring about more publicity and awareness about Esports and the fact that playing computer games can be a legit career path, and that gaming talents can make big money out of gaming. We also want to set the stage by using our premise to host gaming events and change the way people see Esports. This is the future of Esports!” – Jian Hong, Business Development Manager of Battle Arena.
Not only does Battle Arena aims to promote the growth and recognition of Esports culture, but they also aims to elevate the Esports industry in Asia to another level by helping individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the Esports industry. As the industry develops, career options have increased considerably over the years where talents can be a streamer, host, match analyst or even a competitive gamer.
With many talents residing in Malaysia, Battle Arena offers a home-like environment where aspiring gamers and talents can hone their skills and kickstart a fruitful career in Esports. Battle Arena also aims to be a platform to host for even more major international events, to bring about greater awareness of Malaysia’s Esports industry. With this increased recognition, Malaysia can become a host for more major international Esports events to come.

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Dungeon of Gods opens up pre-registrations

Super Planet has just opened up pre-registrations for Dungeon of Gods, its upcoming RPG for the Android and iOS platforms. This action RPG is touted to have simple controls running on a portrait mode, making it easy for anyone to pick up and play.

A description of the game as follows via the Dungeon of Gods store page:

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▪ Raise a Half-God in this Infinite Upgrade RPG!
▪ Break through the dungeon with only the tip of your finger!
▪ Enjoy the incredible assault action.
✔ Feel the excitement of assault action with incredibly simple controls!
– Drag, drop and defeat stage monsters easily!
– Dodge the attack of the God guarding dungeon and, once you enter a certain range, charge!
– Destroy all surrounding monsters in one unstoppable attack!
– Hit and run quickly before the enemy’s attack gauge fills up!
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✔ Gameplay based on options, rogue-like action RPG
– If you clear the dungeon, multiple new entrances will appear! Which one will you choose?
– Before entering the next dungeon, choose the best skill among 3!
– After strengthening your skills through stacking, clear the stage in one go with one continuous attack!
– The more chapters you conquer, the more diverse skills and strategies you will need!
✔ Become the king of gods with infinite upgrades!
– Defeat enemies that are growing stronger and get promoted!
– Collect and strengthen equipment and relics to become a powerful demigod!
– Equip yourself with a unique costume and acquire additional stats!
– Protect yourself from enemies with a half shield!
✔ Challenge the dungeons if you want to get stronger!
– Dark Tower: Within the time limit, kill 30 enemies and get a huge amount of gems!
– Item Dungeon: Obtain various items by dealing with monsters on each floor!
– Rune Dungeon: Defeat enemies in all phases and acquire runes to upgrade relics!
– Material Dungeon: Acquire material for the half-shield but beware… If you get even one attack from the enemy, it’s game over!
✔ Thanks to automatic hunting, you can clear again dungeons that have already been cleared in one strike! Super-fast growth with less play time!
– Collect swords, equipment, skills and more as rewards for clearing the chapters! Become a dungeon master!

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Marvel Super War kicks off Season 5 with Ghost Rider!

Marvel Super War begins its highly anticipated Season 5 today on 14 January, alongside the debut of Ghost Rider, fan-favorite Spirit of Vengeance! There will also be new skins inspired by the Marvel Studios’ WandaVision show available on D+!

Ghost Rider rides into the Wakandan battlefield on his fiery motorcycle to rain hellfire upon those who stand in his way! Stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze gave his soul to Mephisto in exchange for saving the life of his father figure. In the presence of evil, Johnny becomes the Ghost Rider, a Super Hero who takes vengeance on behalf of the wronged. Ghost Rider will join the battlefield as a Fighter type Hero, wielding hellfire chains and annihilating opponents with his Penance Stare!

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With WandaVision premiering on 15 January, a new set of skins for Wanda Maximoff aka Scarlet Witch, and Vision, have been designed for the game. These skins are created entirely in monochrome, paying homage to classic American black-and-white television shows in the 50s. Gazing upon this set of wonderfully-retro skins on the battlefield will surely bring that sense of nostalgia!
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Besides Ghost Rider and the WandaVision skins, Marvel Super War also sees overhauls to the game in Season 5. The in-game environment and monsters get a visual upgrade, quality of life changes to hero displays and interfaces, audio for hero skills, battle music and personalized one-liners for heroes that will play during moments such as First Blood, Triple KOs and more!
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MARVEL Super WarPublisher: NeteaseDeveloper: NeteaseRelease Date: 2019-12-19Android, iOS
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Marvel and NetEase Games have teamed up to deliver the most dynamic, eye-popping and faithful recreation of the Marvel Universe on the small screen. Get ready to explore more possibilities and experience the action like never before!

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Triangle Strategy game overview, Square Enix’s brand new tactical RPG

Square Enix has released an overview for Triangle Strategy, its brand new tactical RPG. The game will be launching on Nintendo Switch, 4 March 2022.

A dramatic story awaits you, presented in stunning HD-2D graphics with a complex battle system reminiscent of retro tactical RPGs. Make difficult choices as you try to navigate the war-torn land of Norzelia. The tenuous peace is broken between the three nations – the Holy State of Hyzante, the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost, and the Kingdom of Glenbrook – and as Serenoa Wolffort, you will need to somehow make it through.

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Learn how to coordinate and perform follow-up attacks as you wrestle with field elevation and strategic formations in order to claim victory. The parameters of Utility, Morality and Liberty may be unseen, but will nonetheless determine your Conviction and affect how the story branches. Important decisions will have to be weighed by the Scales of Conviction. These votes will have profound effects on both the story, and the fate of your party.

Feedback from the demo has been taken into consideration, with improvements made to the full game:
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Improved loading times
Adjustable  battle difficulty
Features including a conversation log, event / information overviews, character profiles

The Triangle Strategy debut demo remains playable so that you can try out the game for yourself aside from this overview.

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Rome: Total War Is Finally Coming To Android Devices!

Rome: Total War is originally a PC game which was released back in 2004. The game got RTS fans the attention and they were selling like hot cakes back then as it was able to withstand thousands of soldiers (depending on your PC) on your screen where you command them in any formation you want. As it was already released for the mobile on App Store back in August 23rd, now the game will finally be released for Android as well!

If you’re not familiar with the game, it is an RTS game (real-time strategy) where you control your army against another army in a war. Of course, all these takes place in Rome and players can play through the campaign story commanding the infantry to bring victory to your country. There are many formations that you can take to either do a pincer attack, an ambush or straight up brawl with no fear of losing your men.

The game is expected to be released for Android by the end of March 2019. However, if you do own an iPad, you can download the game from the App Store for a price of RM 39.90. For more info, you can check out their official site or their official Facebook page!
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Establishment in Life: Code Geass’ Goro Taniguchi original project to have anime, movie, mobile game

Goro Taniguchi – whom you might recognize from Code Geass – has unveiled his original project, Establishment in Life, or “Establife” for short. Teasers including a key visual and trailer has likewise been released.

In this “Tokyo” reimagined by Goro Taniguchi, Establishment in Life sees humanoid races, from regular humans to beasts, cyborgs and demons live in these “clusters”, as part of experiments to “diversify”, and overseen by AI. It’s a multimedia project, with anime, mobile game and movie(s) slated for release.

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Hiroyuki Hashimoto of Is the Order a Rabbit? will be directing the anime, with script from Shoji Gatoh of Full Metal Panic!, character designs from Yusuke Kozaki (Fire Emblem, Pokemon Go, AI: The Somnium Files), music by Yoshiaki Fujisawa and produced by Polygon Pictures. The anime is planned for a April 2022 broadcast, with Crunchyroll named as the worldwide distributor.
In the mean time, the mobile game, Establife Unity Memories, will be produced by Square Enix. The movie, Establife Revenger’s Road, will have a separate story from the anime and the game.
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Full details about the project at this stage can be found on their official website. You can also follow the official Twitter, as more details about the cast and project get revealed in time, starting 3 February 2022.

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Studio Flare Established By Blazblue Creator Toshimichi Mori And Former Marvelous VP

Former Blazblue series Producer Toshimichi Mori has started his own studio, dubbed Studio Flare and based in Tokyo.

Toshimichi Mori, Executive Vice President And Development Producer
Toshinori Aoki, CEO, Studio Flare
According to their website, Studio Flare was co-founded by Mori as well as Toshinori Aoki, former Executive Vice President at Marvelous.

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The studio has received funding from NetEase Games, the games arm of NetEase Inc and co-developer of Diablo Immortal.
While the studio’s first project has not been announced, the website lists several open positions for 2D and 3D artists, as well as infrastructure engineers.
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The studio’s press release describes its goals as “to create games with an edgy feel that bring excitement to hardcore gamers”, as well as teasing that their goal is to develop a console game.
NetEase’s support of the studio continues its recent trend of investing in Japanese talent, after recruiting former Yakuza series producer Toshihiro Nagoshi as well as Grasshopper Manufacture, lead by Goichi “Suda51” Suda.
Mori’s departure from Arc System Works came as a shock to the community, after it was suddenly discovered he was no longer on the company’s board of directors.
While Blazblue has not released a new fighting game since Blazblue Cross Tag Battle, the IP itself is not dormant, with titles like Blazblue Entropy Effect in development for mobile and PC.

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ZENONZARD to go global in May 2020

Bandai Namco has just announced that its Card Business Division will release ZENONZARD, its mobile battle card game which uses a specialised artificial intelligence as part of its core gameplay mechanic, in 56 countries and regions around the world in May 2020.

Artificial Intelligence is the core of the game, and apart from being able to battle against them, you will be able to work with and nurture the AI.  The AI also does things such as analysing the data of individual players, so as to formulate a unique personality and battle style. Furthermore, AI is able to provide tips during battles to guide players along.

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There are events that you will have to defeat a villain AI, and throughout this challenge, this villain AI will observe your every move and learn from your game style. As you progress, said AI will continue grow stronger in accordance to your performance, meaning you will always be facing some kind of challenge.
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There are a total 16 AI characters that can be recruited to your cause, each with different professions and settings. Battle card games are not exactly uncommon for this platform, but if you are a fan of the genre, there might be something in ZENONZARD worth checking out. For further details, be sure to drop by the official site.

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Street Fighter Duel X Monster Hunter Collab Will Go Live Next Week

The international version of Street Fighter Duel is having a collaboration with Monster Hunter next week. The collab event will run from the 16th to the 29th of March.

The new update will see the world warriors go up against the Gore Magala, one of the most popular creatures in the monster hunter series. There will also be a new playable character to unlock called Gore Magala Ken.

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Do you hear that, World Warriors? Gore Magala approaches… are you ready?
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Gore Magala Ken is an aggressive fighter. He is a balanced type unit whose fighting style is Savage, giving him 25+ ATK. He is also of the Infernal King Faction meaning that he can grant your team a buff depending on the amount of other Infernal King Faction characters in the team.
In the game’s fight with the actual Gore Magala, players will challenge the beast’s three body parts (wings, head, claws). Attacking these different parts will net players different items based on each specific part. These can be used to exchange with rewards such as avatar frame: Gore Magala, valuable fighters, and Arcade Coins from the “Wycademy Supplies”.
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[UPDATE] Fortnite Mobile is not coming to Google Play Store?

[UPDATE] Just last week, there was a rumor where Fortnite Mobile for Android will be coming soon – but only exclusively for Samsung Note 9. It will only be available for the Samsung Note 9 through the phone by going on their official site. So Samsung Note 9 owners will be able to play the game on their phones 1 month earlier than other Android users.

Now all that is confirmed, at apparently Fortnite Mobile for Android will not be available through Google Play Store. Below is the explanation by Epic Games’ CEO, Tim Sweeney, to GamesIndustry.biz:

The company’s CEO Tim Sweeney tells GamesIndustry.biz that this is in part to build “a direct relationship with all our customers”, but that the decision is also “motivated by economic efficiency” – namely avoiding the need to pay Google a 30 per cent cut of all revenue generated by the game.
“The 30 per cent store tax is a high cost in a world where game developers’ 70 per cent must cover all the cost of developing, operating, and supporting their games,”  he explains.
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It is revealed that Fortnite Mobile will be exclusively launched for Samsung Galaxy Note 9 one month ahead from the other Android devices, which is quite a bad news for those who can’t afford the new Note 9. And now, we are getting another bad news – Fortnite Mobile might not launch on the Google Play Store. Instead, the game is downloadable only from the official site via a web browser.

According to xda-developers, the source code of the official Fortnite Mobile page includes lines to instruct users on how to download and install the game on their Android smartphone. There is no Google Play link for download, and users are prompted to get the game directly from a browser. Users will also be prompted to enable installation from unknown sources in order to install the game.

It is strange to not direct Android users to download the game from the Google Play Store, as the same page prompted iOS users to get the game directly from the App Store. Epic Games apparently doesn’t intend to offer the game via the Google Play store, but why? Are they trying to avoid paying the 30% cut of sales for IAPs to Google?
Having to download the game from sources other than Google Play Store is obviously not a good idea because it opens the door for malware, and we certainly don’t want it to happen. Nonetheless, the news is not confirmed yet, we shall wait for Epic Games’ official announcement for the details on Android release. What is your opinion on this matter? Share with us below! 😀
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Ultra Age – An apocalyptic hack-n-slash game for PS4 coming this spring

Ultra Age is a single player game that is set around an apocalyptic world where humans can no longer be seen on earth due to a cosmic blast which made earth an unsustainable planet for humans to live in. Humans were left with only one option and that is to preserve the rest of humanity by dispersing survivors into the earth’s shelter and cosmic orbital arc.

As time passes, a character named Age felled down to this apocalyptic world from the universe in search for something crucial for the survival of humankind. While in search for the item, Age will come across dangerous beings such as mutant creatures and organism as well as cyborgs that were once programmed to help aid humankind. Will Age able to overcome all the hurdles thrown at him?
Here is a demo footage of Ultra Age via KONSOLER콘솔러:

This game is very much similar to the Devil May Cry as well as Nier Automata, as the combat system in Ultra Age is pretty exquisite. Allowing players to attack endlessly on both air and ground, evading in time to keep the combos in check while quickly closing the gap between the enemies using wire. When players have completely mastered the ways of all battle technique, they can indulge themselves in the pleasure of action.
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Ultra Age is expected to be released globally this coming spring of 2019. Stay tuned for more info!

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Team Ninja Announces Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty For Xbox

Update 13/06/22: It has now been confirmed that Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will be coming to PS5 in addition to Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja (developers of Ninja Gaiden and Nioh) have announced their latest game, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is in development for Xbox Game Pass and will come to The Series X|S and PC.
This new action game is set in a fantasy version of Three Kingdoms China. In this world, the land has been ravaged by demons and the player controls a soldier who must survive through the fiery battles around them.
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The game was announced at the Xbox Bethesda Showcase. You can watch the reveal trailer below:

“Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty follows the dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms.
Players fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.”
This is not the first time Team Ninja and Xbox have teamed up to release a game. Back when the original Xbox was released, the 2004 reboot of Ninja Gaiden was an exclusive for the console, although it was eventually ported to PS3 a few years later. Cool to see them rekindle a past partnership.
The cinematic trailer doesn’t tell us much about how the game will play. It may be a hack ‘n slash game like Ninja Gaiden or a soulslike similar to Nioh, or maybe it’ll be something entirely different. We’ll have to wait and see.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is in development for Xbox Series X|S and PC. It will be available on Day One for GamePass.

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Genshin Impact made USD 245mn on mobile alone

Now that the game is well over a month old, we get to see the numbers by Genshin Impact with regards to how much it raked in. According to a report by Sensor Tower, the game made approximately USD 245mn during the first 30 days of its 28 September 2020 launch on just the Android and iOS platforms.

To put it in better context, the amount came solely from in-game purchases, particularly the money spent to pull on the Wishes banners for new characters and weapons. To reiterate, this is only for the mobile version of Genshin Impact, and therefore does not include figures from the PC and PlayStation 4 versions.

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Sensor Tower also listed the top three spenders in terms of countries, although the results are not that much of a surprise. Coming in first place is China, which made up USD 82mn, followed by Japan with around USD 59mn. The United States takes third place with approximately USD 45mn. It is worth nothing that in terms of platforms, iOS users edged out slightly with USD 144mn in spending, while Android users made up the remaining USD 101mn.
What we see here is just the second most recent update on the revenue generation potential of Genshin Impact, as earlier in October 2020, we got a report stating that earnings had surpassed the USD 100mn mark then. Its first week earnings were also impressive at USD 60mn.  Genshin Impact is currently for the Android and iOS platforms, as well as the PC and PlayStation 4. A Nintendo Switch version is in development at the moment.
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Tower of God M: The Great Journey Impressions – Hopefully upwards

Tower of God M: The Great Journey from NGEL GAMES launched in Korea on 20 April 2022, and true to the date, its servers went up in a blaze. Fortunately, one day later, the errors have seem to be mostly ironed out and compensation has been duly given, so let’s see what it’s all about.

I have absolutely no idea what the webtoon is about, so I won’t comment on the story. The game is supposed to be a retelling / adaptation anyway, so I wouldn’t think there’s much deviation if any.

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PRESENTATION
I really like the art. I get the impression the webtoon’s art has been given added, relatively simple animations in its move to a mobile game, with whatever special effects attached to their skills when in-game proper.

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It’s a 2D side-scrolling affair, where you run around the stages, defeating enemies, and see the stories told in both mostly static cutscenes (in which the character models move around some) and animated shorts. I’m not sure if it’s an option, but the cutscenes and such are not voiced with only stock sounds used.
The gacha animation is actually quite nice, with a panning shot of the titular tower, the door slowly opening up when you touch it, and a bag getting thrown at poor Baam’s head, or his face getting stepped on if it’s a character you get.

GAMEPLAY
Controls are simple, and can be executed with simple taps. You move across the screen with the virtual joystick, or just hit that Auto button and watch them go. Up to four characters can be set to a party. There’s an elemental chart to take note of as well.

As you might expect, each character’s skill levels can be raised, utilizing both in-game gold and relevant books. They don’t need to be levelled individually, as they will share the same level, removing one extra chore about keeping your characters equally raised. They can also share whatever equipment you have, so you don’t need to grind for those either. There are some artifact things, and unique weapons for the characters, but for the most part, it’s not as grindy as it could have been.

When you set up parties, you can equip skills from characters not currently in your party, which I assume are obtained when you raise your bond with the relevant characters high enough. There’s an idling mechanic where your units can go through waves, defeat the boss, and move on to the next level to gather up resources over time. This idling party is separate from your story exploration party, so you’ll need to remember to set up both formations.

                    The idle battles.

There’s a bunch of stuff that’s locked behind clearing the story chapters, which is understandable. What I can say is that the general loop is nothing special.

GACHA
Tower of God M uses a similar pity mechanic to Genshin Impact, and similarly low rates too (0.8%?). The first high rarity item is a 50/50 at at least 90 pulls, with a featured item guarantee in the following 90 – 100 pulls.

It also uses the regular / “special” currency for the permanent banner and the event featured one. There’s not much to say except low rates are hardly ever good civ, and I can’t really tell how much currency you can get from the start when the error compensations have skewed it for now.

CLOSING THOUGHTS
Without being a dedicated fan of Tower of God, I think the game is “too simple” to hook me in properly to check out the rest of the game. With the idling mechanic, it does seem pretty skewed to a more “casual” audience, though there is a leaderboard. Despite how relatively simple the graphics are, at least on emulator, it does suffer some performance issues unfortunately. Considering its rocky launch, I can only hope it gets improved later on.

If this isn’t your cup of tea, Netmarble is planning their own Tower of God game adaptation, whenever that will be.

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Replaced , A Sci-Fi Action Platformer Game, Announced

Microsoft announced today a new game titled Replaced, a sci-fi platformer with a Blade-Runner-esque aesthetic.

The game isn’t slated for release until 2022, and aside from its Xbox and Game Pass releases, the developers have confirmed that Replaced will also launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store. No more specific dates have been given, either.

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Due to its lack of solid release date, we  don’t know if this will join the Xbox lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one, or if it would only come later.

We don’t know much about the game outside of its proximity to a previously announced title, The Last Night. While it’s easy to speculate that this was some sort of successor to the game due to both being announced at Microsoft events, Replaced is a game developed by Sad Cat Studios and published by Coat Sink, unlike The Last Night.
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The game features elaborate platforming, as you control an AI that has been transplanted into a human body. It also has what the developers describe as “free-flow combat”, as you use melee weapons and guns to dispatch your enemies.
Aside from that it has all the trappings of your cyperpunk indie game, complete with 2d pixel sprites layered on a 3D background, similar to Octopath Traveler. It also has a synthwave soundtrack and retro visual aesthetic.

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[Review] Valkyria Chronicles 4 – A Few Good Men

It is quite difficult to describe the genre of the Valkyria Chronicles, as it does something similar to other games to it but yet not quite. While for the most part this is a turn-based strategy RPG, its approach to it is so unique, we wonder why other games have yet to actually emulate it.

After over a decade since the release of the first game, we finally get the fourth installment, where is aptly named Valkyria Chronicles 4. This also marks the return of the series on the a full fledged console, as the second and third game were PSP exclusives.

Despite the 4 in its moniker, this is not a sequel of sorts, as it takes place in parallel with the first Valkyria Chronicles. While it is essentially the same conflict, the war here is being fought on different fronts against the same enemy. This time around, players follow the exploits of Squad E of the Gallian Army, that must fend of the advances of the Eastern Imperial Alliance.
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Right off the bat, you are thrown in the middle of chaos with little background explanation, although it does pepper the game with some exposition here and there in order for new players to get a grasp of what is going on. The include codex also does a great job in painting a broader picture of the Second Europan War, which fans of the original may appreciate as well. Regardless, the game is enough to get into without having any prior knowledge of the past games.

The cell-shaded hand-drawn look of the original game has been carried over here. The great thing about this style is that it has not aged a single. The subdued tone brought about by that muted water colour palette fits the tone of the game.

So what about the gameplay itself? The Valkyria Chronicles has always distinguished itself with a system which combines turn-based and real-time mechanics, both working in unison. Battles start traditionally much like games similar to it where you are given an overhead view of the battlefield. You get a layout of the map in general and key information, although you will be going in blind for the most part. Once you have decided on the units you choose to field, you are given a set amount of turns to position them around the map.

Each unit meanwhile has a fixed amount of action points which allow them to traverse the battlefield. For example, scouts, while feeble, are your bread and butter units who will move around the map exposing enemy locations. While they can engage in combat, you will have to make sure that you are facing lone enemies as, they will not survive should they be overwhelmed. Shock troopers with their machine guns will make short work of any enemy unit, but they have low mobility. There is a good mix of units here, and Valkyria Chronicles 4 adds the new grenadier class to the lineup, which opens up an entirely new way of playing the game.

Victory conditions here mostly involved capturing enemy bases, but there are several ways of approaching this. It all boils down to perfect positioning and understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your individual units. There is not much room for error here, because as while the AI is not particularly intelligent, they will ruin your day if you make a misstep. If you do not rescue fallen units in time, you lose them forever, so there is that to consider.

You are granted experience points and resources upon successful completion of every mission. Experience points go towards improving your classes, in addition to unlocking new orders and potentials, more on that later. Resources in turn go towards strengthening hardware and researching new ones. There are also unique gear which can only be obtained through completion of certain objectives, such as killing a specific enemy officer. These are completely hidden, so you will keep your eyes peeled for those.

As you only ever have a handful of soldiers at your disposal, Valkyria Chronicles has always placed emphasis on the squad dynamics and interpersonal relationships. New to the fourth game is the addition of squad stories. Using squad members who have an affinity for one another will eventually open up unique mission solely based around them. Not only does this help you connect with your troops, but it also grant them special abilities that you otherwise will not be able to learn.

The best way to describe our experience playing Valkyria Chronicles 4 would be something akin to coming. It pretty much gives fans of the franchise more of the same, while allowing new players to sample what the series represents. There are some creeping issues we wish the developer had addressed, but those are fairly minor and is not in any way a dealbreaker.

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Halo Infinite Has Finally Got A Release Date

At Gamescom 2021, it has been announced that Halo Infinite has finally got a release date. It will be released on December the 8th this Fall. Right before Christmas. We’ve also got a new trailer for the game’s multiplayer and a new limited edition controller.

343 Industries have announced that the multiplayer will be released on the same day as the single-player campaign. Here are more details about the multiplayer on Halo Infinite.

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With that said they’ve also confirmed that Halo Infinite will launch without campaign co-op or the Forge map-building mode, with the former set to arrive in Season 2 and the latter in Season 3.
There will also be a new limited edition Halo Xbox wireless controller based on Master Chief’s iconic armor. It will be released on the same day as the game. It also comes with an exclusive in-game weapon charm for Halo: Infinite which you’ll receive when that game launches.
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The game was originally planned to be a launch title for the Xbox Series X/S but was delayed due to graphical issues, which were then turned into memes by the internet.
Halo Infinite will launch on December 8th for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. It’ll also be available for free on Gamepass from day 1.

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Hatsune Miku returns to Brave Frontier for Snow Miku 2018 Festival!

Missed Hatsune Miku in Brave Frontier? Here is a good news for you! Starting from 7 February to 19 March, Hatsune Miku’s Winter and Spring Collaboration will be available in Brave Frontier to celebrate the Snow Miku 2018 Festival held in this month!

Check out the highlights of the collaboration below:

Winter Chapter

Collaboration Summon – Snow Miku (from 7 Feb to 6 Mar)

You will get a chance to summon both Snow Miku 2018 and Snow Miku 2017.

Winter Dungeon: Melody of Winter (from 7 Feb to 28 Feb)

Snow Miku has accidentally stumbled into Grand Gaia while looking for her animal friends during a snowstorm. You will have to guide her back to her own world while enjoying The Snow Miku 2018 Festival theme song “Round Off The Square Earth” as the BGM.

Spring Chapter

Collaboration Summon – Sakura Miku (from 28 Feb to 19 Mar)

You will be able to summon Mankai Sakura Miku from the Spring Themed Summon Gate.

* More events related to the Spring Chapter will be announced on the Brave Frontier official channel at a later time.

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Besides, there is plenty of returning contents such as the event dungeon – Songstress of Light from 7 Feb to 19 Mar, where you can stand a chance to get yourself an original Hatsune Miku. Another collaboration summon – Virtual Singers will be live from 7 Feb to 19 Mar too, and you can summon all of the 2014 Virtual Singers – Meiko, Kaito, Rin, Len, and Luka at the Special Summon Gate during the event period.
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RiMS Racing showcases the beauty of motorcycles in new trailer

RiMS Racing, an upcoming title from publisher Nacon and developer RaceWard Studio, revealed a new trailer for the motorcycle racing game. You can watch the trailer in question here:

RiMS Racing is currently in development and will release on 19th August later this year. It will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, Switch and PC.

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What sets this motorcycle racing game apart from other titles in the same genre is its focus on motorcycle mechanics. The game requires players to also focus on the engineering behind their vehicle, not just their skills on the race track. The trailer above highlights the insides of your bike in RiMS Racing, really setting the expectations for in-game tweaking and customisation.
The game boasts over 500 official spare parts and 200 official equipment items for the rider. According to a press release:
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Just like a real rider, you can analyse the behaviour of your motorcycle in real time to optimise your set-up. From brake disc temperature and tyre pressure to suspension behaviour and electronics, the ultra-realistic and precise physics of RiMS Racing recreates every hazard of the race.
To learn more about the game, visit its website. You can also check out RiMS Racing on Steam.

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