Heartfelt RPG Visual Novel FishBowl To Be In Wholesome Direct 2023; Prologue Slated This July

Publisher and developer imissmyfriends has recently announced their upcoming indie game, Fishbowl will be part of over 70 games to be showcased at Wholesome Direct 2023. Interestingly, the studio is a two-person team that has become self-taught in making their first video game. Our team had the opportunity to interview them on their game development journey and the inspiration behind Fishbowl.
What is Fishbowl?

Fishbowl is an emotional RPG visual novel about discovering friendship, handling grief, and living in isolation. In the game, players assumed the role of Alo, a 21-year-old female who gained a new job in a new city, still mourning the death of her grandma. Every choice she makes in figuring out life will lead her on a unique journey of self-discovery.
Fishbowl focuses on exploring the good and bad about feelings and making the best choices in life while being in isolation. The game also introduces diverse characters with multiple personalities and abilities, arcade-style minigames, puzzles, and beautifully hand-drawn pixel artwork.
What Can We Expect From Fishbowl?

Based on the official teaser, the main character, Alo got a job as a video editor for a huge social media star, somehow having to work from home for a month. In editing those videos, she has to match the materials shown on the screen according to their match files, given by her boss. In addition to work, Alo has to sort through the belongings of her late grandmother, showing a puzzle-like element to deal with her grief. Discover objects that reveal childhood memories, each a storyteller that takes you back in time.
Just like any RPG game, players will have to navigate the character into doing chores, and in this case, self-care for Alo during her time in one-month isolation such as staying hydrated, taking baths, tending to plants, and many more. These mundane tasks may help Alo unlock the past to advance in the game. In essence, it is up to you how to shape Alo’s life for the better or for the worse.

In terms of its art style, Fishbowl will captivate you with its beautifully hand-drawn pixel graphics and cosy Lofi soundtracks that will draw you into it. Just by watching the teaser trailer, you can already tell just how well thought out the game is, and studio imissmyfriends will surely capture fans of RPG and cosy games alike.
What’s Next From Fishbowl?
Fishbowl will be part of the Wholesome Direct 2023 – where indie studios showcase an hour of trailers and gameplay reveals, with over 70 games set to appear. While the more mainstream showcase like Summer Game Fest tend to focus on hyper-real and gritty blockbuster adventures, Wholesome Direct offers a fresh new breeze, colourful themes, and adventure that appeal to the cosy farm sim community. You can watch it livestream on Twitch and Youtube, set to appear on 11 June 2023, 12AM GMT+8, Malaysian time.
Moreover, Fishbowl will also take part in the Dames 4 Games Showcase, an event celebrating women in the video game industry. Presenting a wide range of careers and roles women take on in the industry, with guests sharing their experiences and perspectives. The showcase will be set live on 14 June 2023 at 4AM GMT+8 Malaysian time, streaming on Youtube and Twitch platforms.
In taking their game soaring high across the continents, Fishbowl will be joining Japan’s biggest indie games event – BitSummit, taking place in Kyoto this July 2023. Unlike Wholesome Direct, which is only based on an online showcase, BitSummit provides a total of 3 days of on-ground event for gamers to try out more than 90 diverse titles. The showcase will be streamed on BitSummit’s official YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch channels in Japanese, English, and Chinese. Studio imissmyfriends is currently working on the prologue of Fishbowl for BitSummit’s 11th annual event.
Where And When Can We Play Fishbowl?
The RPG visual novel is set to launch on PC and you can wishlist it now on Steam. However, no release date or year has been confirmed and if we were to guess, Fishbowl may be set to launch in 2025.
For more information about Fishbowl or studio imissmyfriends, be sure to follow them on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. Your love and support will surely make a difference to these two talented Indian game developers.
Watch the Fishbowl teaser trailer below:


Capcom Shareholder Knows Nothing About Video Games, To No One’s Surprise

Holding meetings with shareholders and investors is part and parcel of running a company, and the games industry is no different. If you think the shareholders in video game companies are any different than those in more conventional ones, they’re usually the same old crusty folks who almost always have no idea how things really work in their own companies.
The most recent case of this was revealed by Niko Partners senior analyst Daniel Ahmad who shared snippets of questions from a particularly-clueless Capcom shareholder during a company meeting last month.
The Capcom shareholder started his inane barrage of questions with:

“My son is fervent online game player but says that Capcomâ€™s graphics are unsophisticated. Please do something about this.”

The Capcom management team proceeded to answer with the most standard and vague corporate-sounding reply, stating that they value his (and his son’s) opinion and that it has collected “feedback” from players to improve on the matter.
What games have this kid even been playing? Titles like the Resident Evil 2 Remake and Devil May Cry 5 have all featured some of the best graphics around. From the sound of “fervent online gamer”, it;’s likely that Fortnite is all this kid ever plays anyways.

Question from a Capcom shareholder to Capcom management. lul pic.twitter.com/J62Bw4jR6b
â€” Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) July 2, 2019
The shareholder’s next question was:

“Regarding Arcade Operations, when my son was younger, arcade trading-card games were popular, generating long lines to play.
I would really like to see a comeback for arcades as a family entertainment option.
I want you to invent an explosive, hit arcade machine.”

That’s exactly what we need. More explosive hit arcade machines in a world where games can be played almost everywhere on smartphones, portable devices, and home consoles. It’s not like we still live in the 80s, right?
Last but not least, this was the last question by that particular shareholder:

“Have you provided any gifts for shareholders today? I want some original Capcom merchandise.”

Yes, he definitely deserved gifts for asking such ‘productive’ questions. A knuckle sandwich is perhaps in order, or a copy of a real game for his son.
All jokes aside, head on over here for the full transcript of the Capcom shareholders meeting, as there are actually good questions in there asked by the other shareholders.
Capcom has experienced a renaissance of sorts in the past few years, so they shouldn’t be getting demands like kids not liking the graphics in their games, or their lack of arcade machines.

Shareholders straight up begging for free merch. pic.twitter.com/Lg09Yg5Qle
â€” Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) July 2, 2019


E3 2019: PES 2020 Scores Exclusive Barca Deal, Returning Master League & New Matchday Mode

Konami‘s football/soccer franchise is set to return with eFootball PES 2020, as the upcoming entry of the annual sports game series is slated to launch for the PS4, Xbox One and PC on 10 September 2019. That’s almost two weeks earlier than FIFA 20‘s release date (27 September 2019).
Here’s everything we know about PES 2020 so far:

The Standard Edition of the game will feature Lionel Messi on the cover while the Legend Edition will feature the equally legendary Ronaldinho.
Master League returns with a powerful new interactive dialogue system that allows players to control story progression, with the option of choosing between iconic managers like Zico, Cruyff & Maradona.
Brand new Matchday mode will allow players to come together for weekly events to compete in matches and secure victory against their rivals.
Renewed partnership with Barcelona FC means that the Camp Nou stadium remains exclusive to PES 2020.

GALLERY
Head over to the official Konami UK Facebook for more images including these amazing Master League screens.https://t.co/8OdBGu7Chs pic.twitter.com/oNK8o8wGV2
â€” Konami UK (@KonamiUK) June 11, 2019
In the meantime, check out the trailer for eFootball PES 2020 below.
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A New LEGO X-Wing Starfighter Takes Off This Star Wars Day

LEGO Group has announced the new Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series X-wing Starfighter building set. Based on the iconic T-65 X-wing Starfighter from the Star Wars saga, the new 1,949-piece LEGO Star Wars set is highly detailed and includes the Incom 4L4 fusil thrust engines and the Taim & Bak KX9 laser cannons.
The X-wing Starfighter was designed by the Incom Corporation for use by the Rebel Alliance in long missions and dog fights. First seen in Star Wars: A New Hope, the X-wings were manned by elite pilots in the Rebel Alliance – including Luke Skywalker. In the same film, the Rebel Alliance deployed the X-wings in the Battle of Yavin, where Luke joins the Red and Gold Squadrons as call-sign Red Five, alongside Biggs and Porkins, in an attempt to destroy the Empire’s Death Star.
In one of cinema’s most iconic scenes, the battle ends with a tense moment between Luke and Darth Vader in the Death Star trench – where Luke has one chance to fire his seemingly impossible shot into the exhaust port that is “not much bigger than 2 metres”, and destroy the Empire’s ultimate weapon.
At over 55cm / 21.5-inch long, the new LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter set is the perfect addition to the Ultimate Collector Series, joining the AT-AT, Millennium Falcon, Razorcrest and Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder building sets. Once complete, fans can display the X-wing model with either the wings open or closed. Plus, it comes complete with Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 astromech droid minifigures, and a display plaque with technical details about the X-wing.
Henrik Andersen, LEGO Design Master, said:
“Whilst this is not the first time we have brought the X-wing Starfighter to brick life, this is the most detailed and I am so excited with the final design. It is such an iconic ship, by designing at this new larger scale we were able to include more specific details such as the thrusters, the cockpit and the wings. We are so excited to now share this with fans.”
The new LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series X-wing Starfighter set will be available from 1 May 2023 for LEGO VIP members exclusively on LEGO.com/star-wars and in LEGO Stores priced at US$239.99 and for everyone from 4 May 2023.
But fans won’t have to wait that long to get up close to the new set – as it will be on display exclusively at the forthcoming Star Wars Celebration event in London from 7 to 10 April 2023, at the LEGO booth. In addition, Celebration attendees will be able to get their hands on the new LEGO Star Wars Brickheadz Battle of Endor building set (40623) which features Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, Lando Calrissian, an Ewok and Princess Leia-inspired LEGO Star Wars Minifigures, before it is available anywhere else. Plus, stay tuned for more exciting LEGO Star Wars announcements at the event.
This is actually the third time we’ve seen the T-65 X-Wing Starfighter in brick form, and it’s the most detailed yet. Check it out below:

"Red Five standing by". The new X-Wing Starfighter launches with more authentic design features than ever before.#LEGOStarWars #StarWars pic.twitter.com/wA8msZSJRT
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) April 5, 2023


Go1 & Infiltration Are Your Respective Dragon Ball FighterZ and Samurai Shodown EVO 2019 Champions

A tale of two men giving their all in a game they excel at. Another tale of redemption from South Korea. One would never think these landmark moments would happen one after the other in this year’s biggest fighting game tournament. But it did.
Dragon Ball Fighter Z: Push It To The Limit
Dragon Ball FighterZ’s fighting game scene arguably went in a slump post-EVO 2018, but that was all ignored when top-tier pros Goichi “GO1” Kishida and Dominique “SonicFox” McLean took over the grand finals. Whenever these two were fighting for the top podium spot, it’s usually a thing of beauty. Two men who know the game inside and out, picking the best teams and displaying an awesome battle akin to two rivals pushing themselves to one-up the other ala the franchise’s Goku and Vegeta.
With SonicFox being the offensive player and GO1 being able to block whatever comes in his way as a champ should, these two could not be any more different playstyle-wise. True, there were killers in the bracket like NYChrisG, Fenritti, and Kazunoko (more on him on the other game later), but SonicFox and GO1 were a league of their own.
When it all happened, fans and spectators weren’t disappointed in the slightest: they gave everyone the best fight of their lives.

In the end, there can only be one, and GO1 triumphed, beating his esteemed opponent in three straight games. As the dust settled, GO1 broke down in tears as his opponent gave him a hug. Because in the end, sportsmanship matters.

These are the top 8 players of Dragon Ball FighterZ in this year’s EVO.

Go1 (Bardock, Kid Goku, Goku)
SonicFox (Bardock, Kid Buu, Kid Goku)
Fenrich (Cell, Bardock, Vegeta)
Shanks (Android 18, Adult Gohan, Goku)
Hirohiro (Android 17, Kid Goku, Teen Gohan)
B (Kid Buu, Adult Gohan, Yamcha)
NYChrisG (Teen Gohan, Tien, Yamcha)
Kazunoko (Kid Buu, Adult Gohan, Yamcha)

Samurai Shodown: Infiltration’s Clean Slate
We’re not going to recap the Infiltration domestic abuse allegations here because what matters now is that there’s a new Samurai Shodown champion in town: Seon-woo “Infiltration” Lee. And the game’s EVO 2019 capped off in a match most expected-yet-awe-inspiring: Infiltration’s Genjuro and Kazunoko’s Haohmaru.
The match was tense, with Kazunoko doing the right moves with following-up Infiltration’s mistakes with a Weapon Flipping Technique (FYI Haohmaru’s WFT is the best). Still, the South Korean’s deft use of Genjuro’s crouching medium footsie tool and his “Rekka” and command grab mixups cemented his 1st place spot.
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Props should also go to Infiltration for climbing up from the loser’s bracket by winning literal time-stopping matches like this one:

Still, this is a sign that SNK may want to tweak dominant character Genjuro, or at least buff every other weaksauce in the SS cast. Anyway, your top 8 in the game; it’s nice to see Alex Valle and Justin Wong, two 2D fighting game veterans, still showing the world they still got it.

Infiltration (Genjuro)
Kazunoko (Haohmaru)
Justin Wong (Tam Tam)
Reynald (Genjuro, Haohmaru)
Alex Valle (Galford)
RB (Genjuro)
DidimoKOF (Genjuro)
ZJZ (Charlotte)


Here’s The Complete List Of All 42 Mega Drive Mini Games, US & Japanese Editions

For those of you wanting to buy yourselves the Mega Drive/Sega Genesis retro mini console, here’s the full list of announced games slated for the upcoming device.
It’s a whopping 42, in case you must know. Also, bolded games are exclusives to the region.
Genesis Mini, US Version

Tetris (ridiculously rare version!)
Darius (brand new port!)
Virtua Fighter 2
Alisia Dragoon
Monster World IV
Kid Chameleon
Road Rash II
Eternal Champions
Columns
Dynamite Headdy
Strider
Light Crusader
Mega Man: The Wily Wars
Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition
Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Beyond Oasis
Golden Axe
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball
Vectorman
Wonder Boy in Monster World
Earthworm Jim
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Contra: Hard Corps
Streets of Rage 2
Thunder Force III
Super Fantasy Zone
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Landstalker
Sonic the Hedgehog
Ecco the Dolphin
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Space Harrier 2
Shining Force
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
ToeJam & Earl
Comix Zone
Altered Beast
Gunstar Heroes

Mega Drive Mini, JP Version

Darius
Tetris
Columns
Monster World IV
Dynamite Headdy
Assault Suits Leynos
Langrisser II
Alisia Dragoon
Road Rash II
Slap Fight MD
Snow Bros.
Lord Monarch
Daimakaimura (Ghouls ‘n Ghosts)
Street Fighter II Dash Plus: Champion Edition
Rockman: Mega World (Mega Man: The Wily Wars)
Golden Axe
The Super Shinobi (The Revenge of Shinobi)
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
The Story of Thor: A Successor of the Light
Puzzle & Action: Tant-R
Party Quiz Mega Q
Yu Yu Hakusho Makyo Toitsusen
Thunder Force III
Super Fantasy Zone
Musha Aleste
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Bare Knuckle II
The Hybrid Front
Landstalker
Contra: Hard Corps
Dyna Brothers 2
Game no Kanzume Otokoyou
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Puyo Puyo Tsu
Shining Force
Vampire Killer
Wrestleball
Gunstar Heroes
Comix Zone
Rent A Hero
Space Harrier II
Madou Monogatari I

I have to say, this is a damn good-looking collection of games. It may be missing a few luminaries like Rocket Knight Adventures, Thunder Force IV/Lightening Force andÂ the technologically-advanced-but-bats***hard Zyrinx games. But still,Â this is a stellar library on its own right that hits the system’s highs and lows back in the 90s.
The console will be on sale this 19th September. It will cost you a minimum of 6,980 yen. So use this list of games as a reference point to gauge if you want to add this to your retro gaming collection alongside the Analogue Mega SG or not.


Malaysian Artist Erica Eng Wins Eisner Award For Fried Rice Webcomic

Comics writer/artist Erica Eng is now the second Malaysian to ever win an Eisner Award, the comics industryÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s equivalent of the movie industry’s Academy Award or the Oscars. The Eisner Awards is presented at the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) every year, and this year is no exception, despite taking place virtually (Comic-Con At Home).
In a post on her Twitter account earlier today, Eng thanked her parents, family and friends for her success, as well as to all fellow Malaysians for inspiring her. She initially received her Eisner Award nomination on 5 June 2020 for her Fried Rice webcomic.

Won an Eisner today!
small note: the correct name of my comic is Fried Rice. I didnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t inform the Eisners admin quickly enough hence the error. pic.twitter.com/e1rDhKaz6J


Overwatch 2 Beta PvP Guide: All Hero Reworks So Far

Overwatch 2 is out now in beta form; if you fancy some 5v5 PvP competitive esports level gameplay, you’ve come to the right shooter.
We here at Kakuchopurei have prepared a guide for you in case you’re brand new to the scene. In fact, even if you’ve played a lot of Overwatch since 2016, there are a good number of changes and tweaks in part 2, chief of them being the new five-players-per-team rule. Of course, if you want to find out how to participate in the beta, head here.
Want to skip right to the best heroes to use in Overwatch 2? Check out our tier list.
Disclaimer: this guide is still a work-in-progress since we are playing a beta. Unless they’re mentioned specifically, all Heroes in the game are identical to how they played in part 1.
Overwatch 2 General PvP Guide
-This is a 5v5 game now. A team now comprises of 2 Support, 2 DPS, and 1 Tank. Work with that dynamic after playing a few Unranked matches, or else you’ll eat more Ls than Ws.
-Teamwork is key. Certain heroes synergize better with one another: Zarya’s Ultimate and Junkrat’s Ultimate do go hand-in-hand as the former pulls everyone in one spot while the other deals huge damage in an AoE radius.
-The best DPS heroes to start with: Soldier 76, Junkrat, Sojourn.
-The best Tank heroes to start with: Reinhardt, Winston, Orisa.
-The best Support heroes to start with: Mercy, Lucio. All the listed heroes here have straightforward playstyles: help teammates, kill enemy team, get around quick, stay together.

Overwatch 2 Hero List & Changes
Here’s a breakdown of the heroes available in the beta, and what their major changes are.
Sojourn

The new heroine in the Overwatch roster. She is a DPS character who moves really fast and cover tons of ground.

Her primary fire is her Railgun, which shoots rapid fire projectilies that generate energy on impact. This primary fire is good for chipping enemy health.
Her secondary fire is a high impact shot that consumes stored energy. She gains energy from the left click of the mouse button and fires powerful shots with the right click.
Her Power Slide is a ground slide that can cancel into a high jump. Perfect for getting onto nice vantage points for shooting from afar and sniping. Even greater for escaping from threats and enemy mobs.
Her Disruptor Shot launches an Area of Effect energy shot that slows and deals damage to enemies within the bubble.
Her Ultimate is Overclock, where her Railgun energy auto-charges for a short duration. Her charged shots during this period pierces enemies.

Because of her left click then right click playstyle, Sojourn is a great DPS character for shooter fans who like to alternate between machine gun fire and sniper shots. She also can escape from danger pretty fast.
Doomfist

The New Mumbasa warrior is now a Tank, completely different from his Overwatch iteration.
Doomfist will retain his fast-paced mobile lethal brawling style even in his newly-appointed Tank role. Here’s the breakdown:

Doomfist’s health is now 450 thanks to his new role.
Hand Cannon ammo recovery increases to once every 0.4s. Damage reduced from 6 to 5 per pellet.
His new move Power Block protects him from frontal attacks. Blocking heavy damage empowers Rocket Punch. Empowered Rocket Punch travels faster, further, and deals more damage.
Rocket Punch max charge time is reduced to 1s, and its Impact damage reduced to 15-30. Wall slam damage reduced to 20-40.
Seismic Slam now launches you like Winston’s leap. On landing, it deals damage and slows enemies.
His Meteor Strike Ultimate now adds slow effect to all enemies it hits. The outer ring damage is reduced to 100-15, and its activation time is reduced to 0.5s.
He has no Uppercut.

Doomfist mains will need to change up their playstyle to use this new Tank version.
Orisa

Orisa is still a Tank, but has been given a revamp.
Orisa has struggled with brawling and toe-to-toe engagements in the past. Her new tweaks and reworks in Overwatch 2 will make her playstyle more adaptable to PvP team fights.

Augmented Fusion Driver now rapidly fires large projectiles. They start large and shrink down as they travel. The attack uses a heat mechanic instead of the usual ammo/reload system.
Energy Javalin is a new move that makes Orisa launch a javelin at an enemy to stun and knock them back. It’s more effective if the enemy hits a wall.
Her skill Fortify now also gives her 125 temporary health. It’s also slowed by 20% while active, and reduces heat generated from firing by 50% while active.
Her new Javelin Spin spins her javelin to destroy projectiles, push enemies, and increase forward speed.
Her new Ultimate Terra Surge sweeps in enemies and anchors down, gaining the effects of Fortify and charging up a surge of damage. You can use Primary Fire to unleash the surge early.
She doesn’t have Protective Barrier, Halt!, and Supercharger anymore.

Bastion

Bastion is still the DPS turret section character we all know and love, but he has gone through numerous changes.

Self Repair is now gone.
He can switch between Recon (regular form) and Assault mode (tank form). Assault mode lets Bastion move and now has a cooldown.
He has a new alt-fire attack, the A-36 Tactical Grenade. It fires a bomb that bounces off walls and explodes when it hits enemies or the ground. Grenade launcher, basically.
His Ultimate makes him go into Artillery mode, firing up to three powerful shells that rain down on targets.

Sombra

The “Boop” lady is a better DPS than before.

Her Hack now affects enemies a second shorter; 8 seconds to be exact. It still disrupts enemy abilities and exposes their location to Sombra and her team.
Hacked enemies also take 50% more damage from Sombra.
She can Hack while being in Stealth mode. She will partially be revealed for half a second, but she won’t be out of Stealth completely.
Sombra’s Ultimate EMP now deals 40% damage to enemies within its radius, in addition to disrupting barriers.

Reinhardt

Reinhardt now has two charges in his Fire Strike projectile.
He also has more control during his Charge attack, and can even cancel out of it

Winston

Winston’s Tesla Cannon has a secondary fire mode: it can charge up and release a ball of focused electricity.
Otherwise, Winston plays the same as he did in part 1.

Zarya

Zarya’s Particle Barrier and teammate-targeted Projected Barrier are on a shared cooldown. This means she can apply back-to-back bubbles for herself or for teammates when needed.

Mei

Mei cannot freeze her opponents with her Endothermic Blaster. Her gun still deals damage and slows enemies though.
Mei’s Ultimate Blizzard will completely freeze opponents instead.

Cassidy

The cowboy formerly known as McCree has no Flashbang stun anymore. He now has Magnetic Grenade which homes in on nearby enemies and stick to enemies, dealing additional damage on explosion.

Brigitte

Brigitte’s Shield Bash no longer stuns enemies. It knocks them back and deals damage instead.


Xbox Live Gold Free Games April 2021 Revealed

Microsoft hasÂ announcedÂ its lineup of free games for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in April 2021.
Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will have exclusive access to these games for a limited time as part of Games with Gold.

Vikings: Wolves of Midgard (US$39.99 ERP): Available April 1 to 30
Truck Racing Championship (US$59.99 ERP): Available April 16 to May 15
Dark Void (US$14.99 ERP): Available April 1 to 15
Hard Corps: Uprising (US$14.99 ERP): Available April 16 to 30

Vikings: Wolves of Midgard
Journey to the shores of Midgard, a world based on mythology with a fantasy twist. Join a notorious band of Viking warriors and take up the fight against the fearsome Jotan and the beasts of Ragnarok. Master mighty weapons including sword and shield, two-handed hammers, axes, and bows, and vanquish the fiendish creatures of Fimbulwinter which threatens to end all life.
Truck Racing Championship
Take the wheel behind giant 5-ton, 1,000 horsepower semi-trucks in a completely new racing experience. Featuring all the unique challenges of the European Truck Racing Championship, drive 45 different vehicles in 14 worldwide circuits. Consider the weight of the truck when cornering, monitor tire wear, and find the best tactics to win the race.
Dark Void
Step into the Void, a sinister parallel world full of hostile aliens and deep mystery. Dark Void showcases powerful weapons, where a combination of ground-based combat and jetpack powered dogfights bring a thrilling dynamic. Experience the seamless transition between fight and flight in this epic adventure.
Hard Corps: Uprising
Play the retro run-and-gun action title, Hard Corps: Uprising. Write your own legend in the grueling trenches of Arcade mode or upgrade and build up your soldier in Rising mode, where only the best of the best can survive and achieve ultimate victory.


Suicide Squad & Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 Are Still On Schedule

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected several production schedules already, but there are two superhero movies – one DC and one Marvel – that are still on track.
A few days back, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn wrote on Twitter that both The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3Â remain on track, and that “there’s no reason” for The Suicide Squad‘s release to be postponed.
In the case of the former, he said:

“We were extremely fortunate to wrap shooting & set up editing from our homes (due to a post-production team & studio with foresight) before quarantine.”

Gunn offered fewer details about GOTG 3Â but simply said that the plans for the movie remain unaltered.

Right now there’s no reason for #TheSuicideSquad release date to move. We are on or ahead of schedule. We were extremely fortunate to wrap shooting & set up editing from our homes (due to a post production team & studio with foresight) before quarantine. https://t.co/URRFXX58r3
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) April 12, 2020

Right now the plans with Vol 3 are also exactly the same as they were before coronavirus. https://t.co/cVHe31gtPQ
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) April 12, 2020

The Suicide Squad is currently scheduled to release on 6 August 2021, while GOTG 3Â will release on 5 November 2021. In the meantime, you can check out The Suicide Squad‘s full cast list, which features faces both new and old, and even several Guardians of the Galaxy actors. Let’s hope it’s better than the previous movie.


Doraemon Story Of Seasons Demo Out Now; Get Your Harvest Moon On Early

In lieu of recent games with demos where you can carry some semblance of progress to the full game, Bandai Namco’s following that train of thought with its latest Harvest Moon game. Well, Harvest Moon in everything but name.
Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom, which is essentially Story of Seasons/real Harvest Moon farm sim game but with Doraemon characters, has a demo out for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). The demo supports English subtitles; sadly there’s no Bahasa Melayu VO option solely for Doraemon himself.
Demo description’s below.
“This demo allows players to experience the joys of life on Illuma—from raising crops to sharing meals and conversations with friends under the same roof.
Use Doraemon’s secret gadgets such as Farm Restaurant and Gro-Quik Powder to make farm work efficient and fun. Online two-player mode is also available in this demo, so go ahead and double your fun with friends and family.”
Basically you can get the Start-Up Set in the full game if you play through the demo. Here’s the Start-Up Set list:

Soft Wood (x20)
Normal Wood (x20)
Hard Wood (x20)
Building Stone (x20)

Download the demo from the following links:
PlayStation Store (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia)
Steam (Worldwide)


The ComicsLord’s Introduction to Captain Marvel

If you haven’t watched Avengers Infinity War, be warned that there are spoilers ahead. Still here? Good. If you stayed for the post-credits scene of the movie, you’ll remember that before Nick Fury managed to contact someone just before he crumbled into dust. That symbol you saw on the device was that of Captain Marvel. Who is Captain Marvel?
Let me clarify a few things first. Marvel Studios plans to release the Captain Marvel movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2019. That movie will star the current Captain Marvel, whose real name is Carol Danvers. However, she was not the first to assume the mantle in the comics. She was actually the SEVENTH person or character to actually take the name, Captain Marvel. Not to worry, the MCU will probably only feature two of those, which I predict will be the first and the seventh.
First and Original Captain Marvel: Mar-Vell

The first and original Captain Marvel was an alien from the Kree race named Mar-Vell, created in 1967 by Stan Lee and Gene Colan. He was a captainÂ in the Kree military and was sent to Earth to act as a spy. However, as he spent time amongst humans and Earth heroes, he betrayed his own race and decided to become a defender of humanity.
His powers came mostly from the Nega-Bands,Â which convert Mar-Vell’s psionic energy into super strength, durability, speed, flight and the ability to survive in space. Kinda like Superman without his crazier powers like heat vision and frost breath, in a way. Oh, and he also had Cosmic Awareness, allowing him toÂ allows him to detect threats and perceive changes in the universe, kinda like a more powerful version of the Spidey Sense.
Mar-Vell made Marvel history when its first-ever graphic novel ‘The Death of Captain Marvel’ was released in 1982. He died due to cancer from exposure to a chemical gas but he is one of the few heroes in comics history to die peacefully on his deathbed, surrounded by other fellow Marvel superheroes.

Second Captain Marvel: Monica Rambeau
Her Original Captain Marvel costume.
The second Captain Marvel was Monica Rambeau, an African-American woman with the power to transform herself into any form of energy. She doesn’t have the same powers and is not related to Mar-Vell but decided to claim the mantle when no one else did.
She was the first African-American woman to join the Avengers and later even became the leader for a short spell. She then ceded the Captain Marvel name to Mar-Vell’s son, Genis-Vell, and took the name Photon. Later, she took the name Pulsar and is currently known as Spectrum in the comics.
Her current Spectrum costume.
Third Captain Marvel: Genis-Vell

The third Captain Marvel was Genis-Vell, the genetically-engineered son of Mar-Vell who first made his appearance in 1993. He had the same powers as his father since he could also use the Nega-Bands. However, he had one problem, he couldn’t control the Cosmic Awareness, which made him go insane and destroys the multiverse. Yes, he was extremely powerful due to his mother being the same race as Thanos.
The multiverse was then reborn, with several alterations, including the fact that Genis-Vell now suddenly had a sister named Phyla-Vell. He later joined the Thunderbolts (Marvel’s version of the Suicide Squad) under the name Photon. The leader of the Thunderbolts, Baron Zemo, killed Genis-Vell when he discovered that the universe is destined to once again be destroyed by Genis-Vell.
Fourth Captain Marvel: Phyla-Vell

The fourth Captain Marvel was Phyla-Vell, the daughter of Mar-Vell. She’s actually one of my favorite Marvel cosmic characters. She fought in the universal scale Annihilation War and took part in a lot of Marvel’s cosmic storylines for a while.
She has the same powers as Mar-Vell, without needing to use the Nega-Bands. Shen then acquired the Quantum Bands, which made her the new Quasar, with powers similar to a Green Lantern. She was also part of the Guardians of the Galaxy until she died defending her teammates from the evil dark incarnation of Adam Warlock, Magus.
Fifth and Sixth Captain Marvels:Â Khn’nr andÂ Noh-Varr
I grouped these two together because they only took the Captain Marvel name for an insignificant amount of time.
Khn’nr was a Skrull who was programmed to shapeshift into Mar-Vell. He was intended to be a sleeper agent to infiltrate the Earth’s superhero community. He later died while helping defend Earth against his own race during the Secret Invasion storyline.

Noh-Varr was a member of the Kree race who found a copy of the Nega-Bands and decided to take the Captain Marvel name for a while. He’s still alive in the comics, under the name Marvel Boy or sometimes Protector.

Seventh Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers
This is the Captain Marvel who will be featured in the MCU, played by actress Brie Larson in next year’s 2019 movie.
Carol Danvers debuted in the comics in 1968. She’s an officer in the United States Air Force and Security Chief of a restricted military base when she gets entangled with Captain Marvel and caught in an explosion caused by a Kree device. It gave her superhuman abilities by turning her into a human-Kree hybrid. She has super strength, flight and the ability to absorb energy and release it as blasts. She can sometimes turn Binary on certain occasions, allowing her to tap into the powers of a “white hole,” making her more powerful, with power levels similar to that of the Silver Surfer.
Her Ms. Marvel costume.
She went on to join the Avengers, as well as taking the names of Warbird and Binary later on. She only recently assumed the mantle of Captain Marvel in 2012 when she decided to explore her own past and honor the legacy of Mar-Vell. She then joined the Guardians of the Galaxy and is now in charge of the space equivalent of the organization SHIELD, dubbed SWORD (Sentient World Observation and Response Department).
Her current Captain Marvel costume.
If you’re wondering who took the Ms. Marvel name after Carol Danvers became Captain Marvel, it’s a teenage Pakistani-American living in New Jersey named Kamala Khan. She has powers similar to Luffy from the One Piece manga/anime as she can enlarge and elongate any part of her body. She’s also an Inhuman, a human with special genes that grant special abilities when exposed to a chemical compound called the Terrigen Mist. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige recently confirmed that Kamala Khan will be introduced into the MCUÂ  in the future.
The current Ms. Marvel.
What Role Could Captain Marvel Play In The MCU?
Concept Art of Brie Larson in costume.
Since Nick Fury scrambled to contact Captain Marvel during her last moments in Avengers Infinity War, it seems there are a few questions to answer in anticipation of next year’s solo Captain Marvel movie. When did they meet each other? Where has she been all this time in the MCU? Why did Nick Fury call her? What can she do against Thanos?
It’s been confirmed that the movie’s setting will take place during the 1990s as Earth is stuck in an intergalactic war between two alien races. That clearly means the Kree-Skrull War storyline from the comics. However, the problem is that in the comics, all of the Avengers were involved in the war. During the 90s in the MCU, none of the Avengers we know today would even actively be superheroes yet. What can Carol Danvers do alone against two the Kree and the Skrulls?
For starters, she’s not alone. She has a younger Nick Fury and Agent Phil Coulson, as well as the entire SHIELD organization. It’s also been confirmed that the original Captain Marvel in the comics, Mar-Vell, will be in the movie.Â  Mar-Vell will be played by actor Jude Law.
Returning villains like Korath and Ronan the AccuserÂ from the Guardians of the Galaxy movie will also be appearing, as well as a new villain, named Minn-Erva. a Kree geneticist played by actress Gemma Chan. Minn-Erva was originally a Mar-Vell villain in the comics, who then also became a villain of Carol Danvers when she was became affected by the same Kree machine which gave Danvers her powers.
As for the Skrulls, iconic villains like Super-Skrull are owned by Fox but Marvel Studios can use the race as a whole. A theory says that some of the Avengers we’ve been watching for the past 10 years have been Skrulls in disguise all along. It could play in how some of them could be revived in Avengers 4 next year.
As for what she can do against Thanos, Kevin Feige says that she’s “by far the most powerful character weâ€™ve ever introduced.” As for where she’s been all this time between the 1990s and Infinity War, it’s probable that she’s still out in deep space, working for SWORD or something.
Captain Marvel alone against all that?
While waiting for Captain Marvel to release in (Malaysian) cinemas on 7th March 2018, check out our review of Avengers Infinity War here.


Dying Light 2 New Game Plus Teased But Not Promised

In a tweet last week, Dying Light 2 developer Techland announced that a big patch is coming to the game sometime this week for the PC version, with the console versions arriving several days later. This big patch will introduce fixes for deathloop, ragdoll animations, user interface, and more.
However, under the same tweet, a user replied, asking if a new game plus would be added to Dying Light 2. The developer answered that they’re considering adding it, but they’re not promising anything yet. They said:
“NG+ is an option we’re seriously thinking about, but it’s too early to promise anything yet.”

NG+ is an option we're seriously thinking about, but it's too early to promise anything yet.
— Dying Light (@DyingLightGame) March 4, 2022

Dying Light 2 is a huge open-world game, so there’s probably enough content for most players to play around with before a new game plus is even necessary. In the meantime, you can head on over here for our review of the game, or check out our walkthrough guide if you’re looking for some tips.


All The Juicy Kingdom Hearts III Info & Gameplay So Far…

Man, it took Square Enix long enough to count to three, eh? Better super late than never: Kingdom Hearts III is going to be a reality come 2018, and we have the scoop.
The preview embargo has lifted today, so now we have all this gobsmackingly awesome previews and impressions popping up all over the interwebs. How about we put it all in one place (like ours) for your reading and sharing convenience?
Here’s what we know so far:

There’s A Ton More Acrobatic Shenanigans
You can activate an autorun function of sorts on Sora, so you can worry about vertical combat and aerial antics more.Â Sora can now run directly up certain walls. These walls are marked by a sheen of sorts; run into one and Sora will keep going in the same direction up the wall. You can even change direction without falling off.
Bottom line: there is a huge emphasis on combat movement, particularly against bigger bosses like the Titans from Hercules. Speaking of which…
It’s Nice To See Old & New Disney Locales
The demo sessions consist of two stages: one is on Mount Olympus from Disney’s Hercules while the other is in Andy’s room from Toy Story. The former has you scaling and beating up a Titan, while the latter has you fighting Heartless toys in Andy’s room and the yard outside in tiny toy-sized form. The boss fights on Mount Olympus are more spectacle base, but the Toy Story scenario showed off the many awesome bits of combat.

The Link System & Attractions Changes Up Summons
Link System replaces Summons this time around. You Link up with a hero of your choosing and then summon them to temporarily assist you on the battlefield. For now, we get to see Ariel the Little Mermaid strut her stuff with her swimming attacks and her final magic fountain attack.
And yes, Ralph from Wreck-It Ralph can be Linked to help clear the stage with his block-placement powers that end with a block-breaking finisher. Because he’s gonna wreck it, right?
Kingdom Hearts 3 expands upon the Reaction Commands introduced in Kingdom Hearts with a new command type called Attractions, among others. Attractions are special situational attacks that are based on Disney rides, like the Big Magic Mountain train or that Alice in Wonderland teacup ride. These large-sized attacks look gorgeous and deal a messload of damage to enemies and enemy bystanders.

You Have A Ton Of Keyblades To Choose From
Each of Sora’s new Keyblades boosts up specific attacks and skills, and are naturally themed after the world it’s from. For example, the Toy Story Keyblade Infinity Badge can power up to become a giant rocket mallet (called Hyper Hammer) that cracks the ground on the last hit of its combo. The Alice In Wonderland-themed Keyblade called Smile Gear summons tea cups that can smash into each other to explode and kill any enemy within its radius.
The Tangled-based Keyblade Ever After is a long-range attack enthusiast’s dream; it even has a final finish attack that summons Rapunzel’s tower to damage nearby enemies with beams of holy light. All in all, each new Keyblade will change up your playstyle whether you’re a zoner or an up-close fast-hitting guy.
The Unreal Engine Makes This Kingdom Hearts Look Spectacular
All these screenshots do not do justice as to how this game is in motion. From pretty fireworks to insane particle effects from your Link attacks and from your spells, the game is quite a sight. And yes, the game is running at 60fps, or at least the equivalent of it.

There Is Still No Release Date….
…but Square Enix said that it will be announced early next month. That’s close to E3 2018 by the way so we may expect Square Enix to make a statement during their own press conference.Â
Despite this, Kingdom Hearts III sounds like the game every single fan has been waiting for since 2005. Yes, we know Birth by Sleep and Dream Drop Distance exist, but in terms of a continuation, it’s been eons since fans are getting their bookend. And it’s about damn time too.


Street Fighter 6 Sales Surpass 2 Million Units Worldwide

Capcom has announced that Street Fighter 6, the latest title in the storied Street Fighter series, has sold over 2 million units worldwide.
The first title in the Street Fighter series was released as an arcade game in 1987, followed by the global smash hit Street Fighter II in 1991 which generated mass excitement due to its innovative battle system. Even today, more than 35 years since Street Fighter first debuted, the series still enjoys immense popularity across the globe with cumulative sales for the series totaling over 50 million units worldwide. Further, in recent years the series has increased its presence as a driving force in the fighting game genre of esports.
Street Fighter 6 represents the next evolution of the series and a new generation of fighting games, launching seven years after the previous title in the franchise. In addition to delivering the pinnacle of fighting game experiences, the title sports enhanced single-player features such as World Tour Mode, an immersive story mode where solo players journey through the universe of Street Fighter. Additionally, Capcom carried out initiatives to appeal to a broad range of players, including the introduction of the Modern Control Type, a new controller input option for players new to the series that allows them to execute special attacks with simple button combinations, leading sales of the title to surpass 2 million units worldwide.
Additionally, Capcom is working to drive sales growth by leveraging esports, and plans to kick off its Street Fighter League: Pro-JP 2023 esports tournament in July, which is comprised of a 9-company team owner system and will feature Street Fighter 6. Moreover, August will mark the beginning of the Capcom Pro Tour 2023, which will provide a Capcom-record-high US$1 million in prize money to the champion, with the total prize pool for the tour topping US$2 million.
Capcom remains firmly committed to satisfying the expectations of all players by leveraging its industry-leading game development capabilities in order to create highly entertaining gameplay experiences.
Street Fighter 6 is now available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
In other recent related news, Rashid will join the Street Fighter 6 roster.


NFTs Of Cosplayers Are A Thing Now, It Seems

NFTs have been all the talk over the past year. But FrostyWhale are indeed taking steps to help innovate the industry by creating a platform for cosplayers to create digital products for consumers to purchase.
That’s right, starting with the Thai cosplay scene, you will be able to purchase original digital content from some of Thailands most iconic cosplayers such as Thames, Kozei and Anong. Names such as these have collaborated with FrostyWhale’s own resident cosplayers, photographers and videographers to produce exclusive content for fans to purchase.
The platform will be launched next month on 17 July and in promotion of the launch FrostyWhale will hold an event in Union Mall, Bangkok, Thailand on the same day dubbed CosCos Suki. FrostyWhale’s first collection of “Digital Originals” will be showcased along with a limited edition collection of Genshin Impact characters.

At this event attendees will also have access to a catalogue of products where they can select what they like best and purchase them. After, you can have your image signed by their respective cosplayers on a tablet and secure it as an NFT, thus making a digital original just for you. These digital originals can be stored on the platform in your “Virtual Gallery”.
There are a limited number of digital originals ranging from just one of a kind, to 100. Just like in anything, you’ll want to get your hands on the exclusive ones as they’ll be rarer and more valuable. On top of all of this, an auction will also take place where iconic photos will be sold to the highest bidder.
The platform has been designed to foster closer interactions between you and your favourite cosplayers. You are also able to gain access to rewards such as acknowledgement through text chats, video calls and social media posts along with being invited to exclusive events, photoshoots and performances. Moreover, you may even earn a chance to be invited to help the team over at FrostyWhale brainstorm future collections.


This Is KL Major 2018: A Video Of Malaysia’s Finest Dota 2 Tournament To Date

The weekend of 16-18 December was a glorious one for Malaysian Dota 2 fans. They get to host a major Dota 2 tournament -the first one of the new season at that- and witness the best in the business fight for dominance. You also get to see your favourite Dota 2 personalities and buy your favourite merchandise.
We have part of that magic experience on video here, bottled up for your viewing pleasure. Check out the surprise guests we interviewed and the sights of this awesome esports endeavour.


Ted Lasso & AFC Richmond Are Coming To FIFA 23

EA and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced the arrival of AFC Richmond to FIFA 23, with fans able to authentically take control of their favourite club across multiple game modes including Career Mode, Kickoff, Online Friendlies, and Online Seasons. A number of AFC Richmond items including kits, tifos, Manager items, and other content will also be available to unlock across FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) and Pro Clubs where applicable.
Jason Sudeikis’ beloved Ted Lasso will be available as a selectable manager of AFC Richmond in Career Mode, as fans can play as their favourite moustached manager running the show for AFC Richmond or any team of their choosing. Players can also create their own Manager or select a real-world licensed manager to take control of AFC Richmond, or create a Player and join the AFC Richmond squad in a league of their choosing.
Ted Lasso actor Jason Sudeikis said:
“I am truly fortunate, and deeply grateful, to have had many special moments in my career thus far, and I consider this experience among the best of them. As long-time fans of EA SPORTS FIFA, having Ted Lasso and the whole AFC Richmond squad incorporated into the newest version of the game is truly a dream come true for myself and the rest of the fellas.
Our cast and crew work tremendously hard on this show, and we are flattered that it resonates with so many folks. We look forward to our fans having the opportunity to play with, play as, and even play against their favorite AFC Richmond characters.”
Fans will also be able to play as AFC Richmond as part of the ‘Rest of The World’ league in Kick-Off, Online Friendlies and Online Seasons with Roy Kent, Jamie Tartt, Sam Obisanya and Dani Rojas all featuring as part of the Greyhounds’ squad. AFC Richmond’s iconic home stadium, Nelson Road, will also feature in FIFA 23.
For the past 30 years, EA SPORTS FIFA has been at the forefront of football culture. Collaborating with the team at Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to bring AFC Richmond to life in-game is yet another example of how EA SPORTS continues to blur the lines between gaming, entertainment, and the real world of football.
David Jackson, VP of Brand for EA SPORTS FIFA, said:
“In a short time and with limited prior experience, Ted Lasso has become a cultural phenomenon, bringing the passion of football and the power of belief to life for millions of fans across the globe. We’re thrilled to welcome both Ted and AFC Richmond to FIFA 23.”
Related content in FUT and Pro Clubs will be available through objectives, challenges, and rewards, designed to be attainable by all players from launch. This includes Ted Lasso and Coach Beard manager items, AFC Richmond kits and other FUT club and stadium vanity items including badges, flags and more, in addition to Nelson Road Stadium being included in Pro Clubs.
Ted Lasso actor Brett Goldstein said:
“It is so f***ing cool to be in FIFA. I’m not sure this is going to help dispel the CGI rumours but f*** it, totally worth it. I look forward to beating my nephew in a game with me as Roy Kent and him as Jamie Tartt. He’s gonna be furious.”
FIFA 23 is developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and will be available worldwide on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Stadia, PS4, and Xbox One on 30 September 2022. Early access for FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition begins on 27 September 2022.


Man Sues NetEase After His Friend Sold Off His US$1.4 Million Character For US$552

Some mistakes are harder to forgive than others. Like, oh say, selling off a friend’s mint condition item for a fraction of its price.
That’s what happened to his particular chap in China according to the South China Morning Post.Â This person spent US$1.4 million on his character in the MMORPG Justice Online. Somehow or other, his friend accidentally sold his character for a mere US$552. Because of this, the person filed a lawsuit against the game’s publisher NetEase and his ex-friend (now defendant in the case).
How did the defendant get his hands on the expensive character in the first place? Well, he was borrowing the character, then reportedly tried to sell it back to the previous man for US$55,138. Somehow, it was listed as US$552 on Justice Online‘s in-game marketplace and was purchased by another unrelated player.

The defendant claimed the low price was due to a typo induced by exhaustion after a marathon gaming session. The whole suit was settled by a judge who mediated the proceeding online. The result? NetEase cancelled the sales transaction while the plaintiff got his US$1.4 million investment back. However, he had to pay US$12,789 in damages to the player who bought the character on the cheap.
It’s not quite a happy ending, but it’s still a resolution of sorts, right?
Image credit: Sichuan High Court


Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare II Season 03 Reloaded Drops this May 11

The popular shooter franchise Call of Duty have got some big things dropping this May. Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare II Season 03 Reloaded will drop on May 11.
Call Of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 will continue Season 03 with a Reloaded midseason update which is packed with a whole lot of content including the debut of Ranked Play, the awaited return of a classic tactical Multiplayer mode in Faceoff, and another high-stakes exclusion zone for DMZ hidden somewhere in Al Mazrah.
Starring the new Operator!

Get ready to up your game with new features this coming midseason update. Expand your tactical options with Perk Packages plus the Deployable Buy Station and Gulag Entry Kit.
Prepare yourselves for the new DMZ Experience. Take the high risk and earn some big time rewards by entering the Koschei Complex. Are you afraid of the dark? We hope not.
Ranked Play (BETA) is finally here. Test your skills and push yourselves to the limit in Warzone Ranked Play. The mode will feature competitive settings, a progressive ranking system, and not forgetting seasonal rewards. This all takes place in the epic Battle Royale setting. The BETA will launch in Season 03 Reloaded before it launches full force in a future season.
Plunder Returns! Work alongside your trusty squad mates to raid Cash Registers, complete contracts, and eliminate all enemy Operators. Earn that sweet cash as fast as possible before time runs out. You can learn more about this mode here.

You can expect further detail soon prior to the launch of Season 03 Reloaded on all changes here.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare II Overview

Modern Warfare II brings about Raid Episode 03. Follow Price, Farah, and Alex as they push deeper into the Soviet base in pursuit of Hadir and a missing armament.
Get ready for a new Special Ops Mission: Defender — Hafid Port. Defend against increasingly challenging waves of enemies in Al Mazrah’s Hafid Port.
Experience Alboran Hatchery 6v6 MP Map. This mode features a medium-sized core map set on a remote, windswept facility.
3v3 Faceoff returns with Giant Infection. Experience Infected on a massive scale and engage in small team skirmishes.

Earn some cool Season 03 Weapon Camos. Complete challenges to get two new Weapon Camos for every weapon category in the game.
Say hello to Two New Secondary Weapons, and one sharp projectile. Take apart your enemies with two new Handguns launching with the midseason update. The best part? Both are fully automatic for the ultimate close-quarters protection. Plus, the Throwing Star becomes a Lethal part of your arsenal.
The Reaper Comes to Call of Duty. Arguably a G.O.A.T. at his own game, #35, KD — Kevin Durant — is dropping in to take over ours.

Get MWII Ownership Benefits in Warzone 2.0!
Purchase Modern Warfare II and get access to multiple content across three modes. This includes the ability to unlock 14 exclusive Operators to use across both games, as well as other ways to quickly level up the available 30 Weapon Platforms and over 50 Weapons through Multiplayer and Special Ops.
Modern Warfare II owners also get Premium XP while playing Warzone 2.0 — at the end of each match, owners will receive additional XP on top of any XP that can be earned by all players.
You can check out the Season 03 Reloaded post on the Call of Duty blog for the full details over here.


Uprising & Fusion Shine In A Day of Upsets

It was a day of upsets as both ‘Korean Teams’ in the form of London Spitfire & New York Excel falling in five sets to their respective opponents, Boston Uprising and Philadelphia Fusion earlier today.
Despite the expected halt at the hands of Seoul Dynasty last week, the Uprising continues as Boston defied the odds to pull off the most stunning win of the Overwatch League this season thus far by defeating the heavily-favored London Spitfire in a 5-match thriller earlier today. We always knew that these Boston boys are on the rise and can only get better as the season progresses but no one expected it to happen this early. However, despite the crowd chanting ‘USA!USA!’ as Boston celebrated their win, it was the Korean-born Gamsu who starred for Uprising to upset his countrymen.

These two clean picks from @DreamKazper help the @BostonUprising secure the win on Map 2! #OWL2018 https://t.co/U6dIipgQGs pic.twitter.com/4AOUB6KvsV
â€” Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) January 25, 2018
Proving to be one of the best DPS players in the league, DreamKazper again, popped off as he played a crucial role in matching Spitfire DPS players kill for kill en route to one of the most spectacular performances seen this season. The Korean-based teams are not invincible. They can be hurt. Blood is in the water and everyone has taken notice.
And it didn’t take long for the next upset to happen as the high-flying Philadelphia Fusion shocked everyone including those seated in the commentary box as they defeated New York Excelsior 3-2. Despite Saebyeolbe and Pine’s heroics, Fusion held strong and the DPS combination of ShaDowBurn and Carpe were much more effective up front as they carved through the London lineup. The win sends Fusion 3-2 and currently fifth in the overall standings but surely much higher in the eyes of many.

THE @PHL_Fusion‘s @SDBurnOW CAME TO PLAY! #OWL2018 https://t.co/U6dIipgQGs pic.twitter.com/TwENlZqjyh
â€” Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) January 26, 2018
The results sets up really interesting matchups for the weekend with Excelsior aiming to bounce back as they face the Seoul Dynasty on Saturday. Meanwhile, both Uprising and Fusion seek to keep their momentum going in their weekend matches as Fusion face the resurgent Shanghai Dragons while Uprising square off against the Dallas Fuel.


Bard’s Tale 4 Director’s Cut Coming Out Next Month

inXile Entertainment‘s The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep will be receiving a definitive edition, about a year after it initially launched exclusively for the PC in September 2018.
The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut will be coming to the PS4, Xbox One, and PC digitally and physically on 27 August and 7 September 2019, respectively. However, those who already own the original game on PC will automatically receive all of the Director’s Cut content in a free update.
In addition, anyone who is an active subscriber of the Xbox Game Pass will be able to play the game for free starting 27 August 2019, since the developer was recently acquired by Microsoft.

Here’s what you can expect from The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut;

Improved visuals due to Unreal Engine update
Thousands of technical fixes and tweaks from the original version
A new end-game chapter that adds hours of additional content
New enemies, items, and weapons, including dwarven master-crafted weapons
Refined and more feature-rich UI
More class/gender character creation options
Rebalanced combat and encounters
Additional difficulty settings
Full gamepad support across all platforms

Featuring more than 50 hours of gameplay, 350 voiced characters, a Legacy Mode for returning fans, and over 100 pieces of incredible music, players can choose from 21 unique classes (including Bards, Fighters, Rogues, and more)Â and 60 to 70 different skills when creating and customizing their party of characters.
Unlike most RPGs, The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut features a first-person perspective during gameplay, which makes for a more immersive and epic experience. It’s already available to pre-purchase for only RM73 on Steam.
Check out what you can look forward to in the trailer for the game below.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-npsZhJU1ps&w=560&h=315]


Hawkeye Episode 6 Finale Easter Eggs & Breakdown

The sixth and final episode of HawkeyeÂ Season 1 is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia. Iâ€™ll be discussing heavy spoilers so if you havenâ€™t seen it or want to avoid spoilers, nowâ€™s your chance to stop reading.
HawkeyeÂ is an original new series set in post-blip New York City where former Avenger Clint Barton aka Hawkeye has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop, a 22-year-old skilled archer, and his biggest fan, to unravel a criminal conspiracy.
You can check out my previous breakdowns ofÂ HawkeyeÂ Episodes 1 and 2 here,Â Episode 3 here,Â Episode 4 hereÂ and Episode 5 here.
In addition, you can check out my previous breakdowns ofÂ Marvelâ€™s What Ifâ€¦? Episode 1,Â Episode 2,Â Episode 3,Â Episode 4,Â Episode 5,Â Episode 6,Â Episode 7,Â Episode 8Â andÂ Episode 9 here.
If you havenâ€™t, you can check out my previous breakdowns and easter egg articles forÂ WandaVisionÂ Episode 1 and 2,Â Episode 3,Â Episode 4,Â Episode 5,Â Episode 6,Â Episode 7,Â Episode 8Â andÂ Episode 9.
ForÂ The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, you can check out my previous breakdowns forÂ Episode 1,Â Episode 2Â andÂ Episode 3,Â Episode 4,Â Episode 5Â andÂ Episode 6.
For previous breakdowns ofÂ LokiÂ episodes, check outÂ Episode 1 here,Â Episode 2 here,Â Episode 3 here,Â Episode 4 here,Â Episode 5 hereÂ andÂ Episode 6 here.

The Kingpin Is Officially In The MCU

It turns out that Eleanor Bishop (Vera Farmiga) is working with Wilson Fisk AKA the Kingpin (Vincent Dâ€™Onofrio) because she’s obligated to due to her late husband’s debts to the crime lord.
Eleanor Bishop Killed Armand Duquesne & Framed Jack For It

Eleanor admits to killing Armand Duquesne and framing Jack for it all. However, this is the last straw for her, as she breaks it off with the Kingpin over fears of her daughter getting too close with everything.
Kingpin Loves Maya Like A Daughter, But He Knows That She’s About To Turn Against Him

In the comics, Maya Lopez is Wilson Fisk’s adopted daughter. It looks like the MCU version is pretty much the same, as we see Kingpin saying “I love you” to Maya, which means that he loves her like a daughter. However, he later tells Kazi that he knows Maya is going to turn on him.
Kate’s Wearing Her Full Costume For The First Time

Finally, she’s wearing the iconic costume from the comics.
Jack Duquesne Is A Good Guy, Not A Villain

It looks like Marvel Studios is giving us a twist this time. Unlike in the comics (in which he started off as a villain), this Jack seems to be a good guy from the start, even helping Kate fight some of the Tracksuit Mafia bros.
Another Pym Particle Arrow, But This Time To Make Things Tiny

Kate uses another Pym Particle arrow, but this time it makes the Tracksuit Suit mafia truck as small as a toy. Funny stuff.
Maya Kills Kazi

Maya kills Kazi because he doesn’t want to leave his life as a criminal behind.
Kate Fights And Defeats The Kingpin Using The “Too Dangerous” Trick Arrow

The MCU version of the Kingpin is closer to the comics than even the Netflix version. This Wilson Fisk can rip car doors off with his bare hands, so Kate initially gets beat down but manages to defeat him using the trick arrow that’s designated “Too Dangerous”, which is simply an explosive arrow.
Eleanor Bishop Gets Arrested

After the Kingpin gets taken down, Eleanor Bishop gets arrested for killing Armand Duquesne.
Clint Knows The Same Secret Whistle That Natasha & Yelena Shared Together

In a touching and heartbreaking moment, Yelena stops trying to kill Clint when she hears Clint using the same secret whistle she shared with Natasha. They then both shared how much they both loved Natasha.

Maya Kills The Kingpin, But The Shot Is Offscreen

Maya confronts a weakened Kingpin, and shoots him, seemingly killing him. However, the shot is offscreen and we don’t see a body, so it’s still possible that we might get to see Vincent Dâ€™Onofrio as Wilson Fisk again.
This happened in the comics before, in Daredevil (Vol. 2) #15. However, Kingpin survived the gunshot, only losing his eyesight temporarily. After getting reconstructive surgery, he goes back to being the Kingpin (see below). So, it’s likely that the MCU’s Kingpin is still alive as well.
Perhaps even in the upcoming Echo series featuring Maya Lopez as the protagonist? Fingers crossed.

Lucky The Pizza Dog Finally Gets His Name

When Clint’s kid asks the name of the pizza dog, Kate finally speaks his name for the first time and it’s Lucky.
Now That’s A Logo We Haven’t Seen In A Long Time

It turns out that Clint managed to retrieve the mysterious watch, which was initially stolen from the Avengers Compound and was about to be sold at auction earlier in Hawkeye Season 1. Surprisingly, the back of the watch features the logo of none other than SHIELD, and the watch seemingly belongs to Laura Barton, Clint’s wife (who is a former SHIELD agent). If we ignore Marvel’s Agents Of SHIELD as non-canon, SHIELD has been gone from the MCU since 2014’s Captain America The Winter Soldier.
If you notice, there’s also a number 19 there, which means that Laura Barton is actually none other than the Marvel character Mockingbird. This is a bit confusing because we technically already have a Mockingbird; Bobbi Morse played by Adrienne Palicki in Marvel’s Agents Of SHIELD. However, that series is not fully canon, so perhaps the real Mockingbird of the MCU is or rather was, Laura Barton.
Adrienne Palicki as Mockingbird.
It could also be possible that Bobbi Morse inherited the Mockingbird mantle from Laura Barton in the MCU. Who knows?

Clint Burns The Ronin Suit

Clint burns the Ronin suit, which effectively means that he’s finally moving on from his troubled past.
Hawkeye Finale Post-Credits Scene

Yes, there’s a post-credits scene in Hawkeye Season 1 Episode 6 finale, but it’s exactly substantial in any way. It’s just a full rendition of the Steve Rogers The Musical Broadway song, “I Can Do This All Day”. Besides that, there’s really nothing much to speak of in terms of teasing the next MCU movie or series.
Hawkeye Season 1 has been a great and grounded series. Until the next one, keep keeping on, true believers. Excelsior!


Players Create Hilarious Mods For Sekiro Death Screen Text

Sekiro players are very accustomed to the red kanji and the line ‘death’ on their screens. It’s truly a difficult game designed to challenge every part of the player after all.
Sigh, the usual stressful death screen
Death does not mean that you suck, it’s simply another opportunity to start over with new experiences. However, dying one too many times could be the last straw that snaps the camel’s back.
Players have created mods to change the kanji and text line shown on the death screen. Most of them are created by Chinese and Japanese players, who have been busy coming up with various Chinese characters to substitute the character for death. They are truly hilarious.
Have a look down below.
Bakuhatsu Shisan! A nod to Ninja Slayer.

Warota; the Japanese symbol for laughing.

This Chinese character calls you a ‘noob’. Well, it’s not wrong.

This one says ‘shameful display’. I am a disgrace to the Shinobi.

This is where I should chuck my controller in classic Soulsborne fashion.

This one features just a question mark as if it was confused on how bad you were to die.

From Software Director, Miyazaki-san smiles as your death was planned.

Nicholas Cage is also disappointed in your death.

You can find these mods over at Nexus Mods here.


Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Guide – How To Get The Most Out Of Your Town

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is out now. It’s the 2D action RPG platformer spin-off to the 2023 RPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, so think of the game as a different kind of appetizer before the real deal.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is a pretty fun game if you’re into PlayStation One-era 2D games with great controls and a friendly anime fantasy atmosphere. It’s also a good introduction to the Eiyuden world that you’ll be knee-deep in next year.
Here are a few tips to make your stay in New Nevaeh a pleasant one.
Do The Sidequests

Doing sidequests for the township of New Nevaeh means getting stamps. More stamps mean you’re closer to upgrading a town to a higher tier. For each tier you upgrade your town in, you get an extra Link Attack. You can get up to 5 Link Attacks if you actually collect the maximum amount of stamps.
These sidequests range from collecting resources in an area, to regular fetch quests between the townsfolk.
Upgrade Your Equipment

You may need to find the resources needed to upgrade your equipment, your weapons, and even your tools. Upgrading your equipment doesn’t just mean a stat boost, but they also add missing abilities required to traverse through the game’s inaccessible spots. Upgrading CJ’s gear means she can do air dashes and double jumps, which is pretty important if you want to get to all the spots in Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising’s many areas.
Get Used To Backtracking. A Lot
When you set out to the game’s dungeon areas, the only shortcuts you can unlock are signposts that teleport you to specific halfway points. That means you’ll be going back and forth from the dungeon entrance, collecting resources and killing bad guys, and then going back again to the starting point. Remember when we said earlier that you should upgrade your equipment as much as you can? This is why: the extra moves and dashing options make the backtracking a little bearable. Ori and Metroid this isn’t.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Boss Fights Walkthrough


Scarlet Nexus DLC Brain Eater Pack Adds New Story Episode & Costumes

Bandai Namco has released the third and final DLC for Scarlet Nexus. The JRPG was originally launched in June 2021 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
The Scarlet Nexus DLC is titled the â€œBrain Eater Packâ€ and it includes the following, according to the official description:
â€œThe SCARLET NEXUS Brain Eater Pack DLC contains a new episode which explores an unseen side of Karen Travers, 2 different costume sets for all characters, new Vision Simulator missions, as well as other new challenges and rewards!â€
Check out the Japanese trailer below. In the meantime, check out our review of Scarlet Nexus here.


RIP Super Dave/Curb Your Enthusiasm Actor Bob Einstein

2019 has claimed its first major entertainment victim: veteran comedian & comedy writer Bob Einstein. He was 76 years old.
The news was made official by his brother Albert Brooks on Twitter, adding that he was a “great brother, father and husband”, a “brilliantly funny man” who would “be missed forever”.

R.I.P. My dear brother Bob Einstein. A great brother, father and husband. A brilliantly funny man. You will be missed forever.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) January 2, 2019

While most 80s pop culture nuts like myself recognize him as “death-defying stuntman” Super Dave Osborne, he is most recently known as both Marty Funkhouser from Curb Your Enthusiasm and Larry Middleman in Arrested Development. His co-star from the former, Larry David, said in a statement:
“Never have I seen an actor enjoy a role the way Bob did playing Marty Funkhouser on Curb. It was an amazing, unforgettable experience knowing and working with him. There was no-one like him, as he told us again and again. We’re all in a state of shock.”
Co-stars and friends of Bob tweeted the following to express their sympathies.

We lost a friend today. ?? thanks for all of the laughs on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Our love to Bob’s family. #BobEinstein #SuperDave. The comedy world will miss you. pic.twitter.com/aLIjq8LoVP
— Cheryl Hines (@CherylHines) January 2, 2019

I’m in shock.I knew him forever. ??to his loved ones. His long career is hard to match. His role on #curbyourenthusiasm was excruciatingly brilliant! Our cast and crew will be devastated. He was so loved. He told me how much he loved LD and Curb. RIP buddy. ?@HBO? pic.twitter.com/G8f5PoffuF
— Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) January 2, 2019

Thank you for a lifetime of laughs, Bob Einstein.#RIPSuperDaveOsborne
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) January 2, 2019

You will be missed, Super Dave. Here are my personal favourite skits from the late-but-great “stuntman”.


Here Are Your Overwatch World Cup 2019 National Committee Members

After a long period of voting in many countries all over the world, Blizzard has finalized and tallied the votes for who will be the team general managers and coaches for their respective nations as part of the national committees for the upcoming Overwatch World Cup 2019.
Here are your Overwatch World Cup 2019 national committee members for the top ten participating countries, as well as those from Asia/Southeast Asia regions:
South Korea
General Manager:Â í™©í˜• “YongBongTang”
Community Manager:Â ë°•í›ˆ “KOWLime”
Coach:Â ë°•í¬ “Crusty”
Canada
General Manager:Â Justin “Jayne” Conroy
Community Manager:Â Nathan “KarQ” Chan
Coach:Â Louis “Tikatee” Lebel-Wong
China
General Manager:Â Huang “Xiaogui” Tsung-Yu
Community Manager:Â Li “Tutu” Qiong
Coach:Â Xingrui “RUI” Wang
France
General Manager:Â Prinderre “DeGuN” Laurent
Community Manager:Â Mathias “Troma” Szanto
Coach:Â Quentin “Wrath” Sevegner
USA
General Manager:Â Analynn “bawlynn” Dang
Community Manager:Â Vinit “Fresh” patel
Coach:Â Aaron “Aero” Atkins
United Kingdom
General Manager:Â Tom “Stylosa” Stewart
Community Manager:Â James “BadPachimari” Lindsay
Coach:Â Elliott “Hayes” Hayes
Australia
General Manager:Â Andrew “Rqt” Haws
Community Manager:Â Jarrod “Frogger” Meredith
Coach:Â Jordan “Gunba” Graham
Sweden
General Manager:Â Lisa “LIZLIN” Lingvall
Community Manager:Â David “Snipzy” Sundbergh
Coach:Â Johan “CWoosH” Klingestedt
Russia
General Manager:Â Stanislav “Mistakes” Danilov
Community Manager:Â Sofia “SofiJonson” Ostrogradskaya
Coach:Â Ð”Ð¼Ð¸Ñ‚Ñ€Ð¸Ð¹ “Outbreak” ÐŸÐµÑ‚Ñ€Ð°ÐºÐ¾Ð²
Finland
General Manager:Â Topias “Kuhnu” Rantala
Community Manager:Â Eero “Rockett” Salmi
Coach:Â Joni “Seita” Paavola
Malaysia
General Manager:Â Kenn “Beagull” Leandre
Community Manager:Â Sun “megikari” San
Coach:Â Jack “RagonSEA” Teoh
Thailand
General Manager:Â Areeya “aumimchun” Manamunchaiyaporn
Community Manager:Â Aunya “Klarion” Wettayawong
Coach:Â à¸ˆà¸´à¸£à¸§à¸±à¸’à¸™à¹Œ “HeadHawk” à¸à¸°à¸¥à¸±à¸¡à¸žà¸°à¸™à¸±à¸™à¸—à¸™à¹Œ
The Philippines
General Manager:Â Mika “nilavariel” Fabella
Community Manager:Â Camie “Yumie” Tafalla
Coach:Â Dathan Allan Keanu “Daks” Rosales
Singapore
General Manager:Â Chun Chieh “TCC” Teo
Community Manager:Â Nicholas “Caldoran” Tay
Coach:Â Seetoh “JohnGalt” Jian Qing
Japan
General Manager:Â MASUMI “ã¿ãšã‚¤ãƒ” FUKUDA
Community Manager:Â æ‹“æ–— “add0ne” å°é‡Žé‡Œ
Coach:Â Yuki “Youk” Shimano
Chinese Taipei
General Manager:Â æ½˜å®¶è±ª “Graves”
Community Manager:Â çŽ‹äººå¼˜ “Restya”
Coach:Â é«˜å‰é¨° “kant”
Hong Kong
General Manager:Â Derek “MimicOmnic” Kwok
Community Manager:Â Audrey “ASCII” Yam
Coach:Â æŽé¡æ³‰ “HaRuHi”
India
General Manager:Â Rushindra “Salbatic” Sinha
Community Manager:Â Ashwath “Ashr” Ramasubramanian
Coach:Â Vasu “Method” Chaturvedi
Overall, a total of 47 countries will be participating in the Overwatch World Cup 2019, with only 10 of those from Asia. Out of those 10 Asian countries, only 4 are from Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Thailand remains the most successful Southeast Asian Overwatch team to date, as they were the only team from the region to make it into the top 24 teams of last year’s Overwatch World Cup 2018. That’s not even mentioning the fact that one of the four Overwatch World Cup 2018 qualifiers was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
What’s Next In The Road To Overwatch World Cup 2019?
Now that Phase 2 of the Overwatch World Cup 2019 program is officially over, Phase 3 will be starting soon, with player selection to commence. All teams from all countries will have from 13 June to 14 July 2019 to hold player tryouts and craft their respective team rosters.
Up to 12 players maximum will be allowed for one team, which Blizzard will have to verify and approve beforehand. Each country’s committee will then select and confirm the final 7 players and committee members, who will travel to the live event at BlizzCon 2019.
Blizzcon 2019 is scheduled to take place at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, United States, from 1 November to 2 November 2019.
Here’s the format for the final Overwatch World Cup 2019 tournament at Blizzcon 2019:

Preliminary Rounds: A single-elimination, seeded bracket based on the national rankings. The top five countries will have automatic byes to the Group Stage and all other countries will compete for the final five Group Stage placements.
Group Stage: The 10 remaining teams will be seeded into two groups of five teams each. Within each group, teams will play round-robin against all other teams in their group. The top team from each group will advance directly to the Playoff Semifinals. The second- and third-ranked teams from each group will advance to the Playoff Quarterfinals.
Playoffs: The top six teams will complete a single-elimination bracket to award the Gold and Silver Medals. A run-off match will take place between the two losing teams from the Semifinals to award the Bronze Medal.


Kerbal Space Program 2 Has A New Release Date, But…

Good news, physics and rocket-launching fans. The comedic puzzle game Kerbal Space Program 2 will be out on 24 February 2023.
The catch? It’s coming out in Early Access form for the PC. The Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 versions will be out at a later date. Here are the features available in the upcoming Early Access version:

Next-Generation Technology – As the game updates progress, players will gain access to a whole new set of next-generation tools and technology including new engines, parts, fuel, and much more. This new tech will not just create novel puzzles for players to solve, but will also enable new feats of space exploration within and beyond the original Kerbolar System.
Colonies – Brand new to Kerbal Space Program 2 are colonies. Colonies not only pose their own physics challenges, but also require resource gathering to build structures, space stations, habitations, and unique fuel types. Eventually, these colonies become advanced enough for vehicle construction, propelling deep space exploration and beyond.
Interstellar Travel – Next-gen tech, colonies, and systematic resource gathering all lead to a whole new level of exploration: interstellar travel. In Kerbal Space Program 2, interstellar technologies pave the way to a host of new star systems and celestial bodies, each comprising novel challenges and harboring secret treasures. Among them: Charr, a heat-blasted world of iron; Ovin, a ringed super-Earth with relentless gravity; Rask and Rusk, a binary pair locked in a dance of death; and many more to reward exploration.
Multiplayer / Modding – The technological developments made to the foundations of Kerbal Space Program 2 will build on the beloved modding capabilities of the original game, as well as deliver on the long-requested addition of multiplayer. Soon players will be able to share the challenges of deep space exploration. More details on these features will be revealed at a later time.


We Were Here Forever Is A New Next-Gen Entry In The Spooky Co-Op Franchise

Total Mayhem Games has announced We Were Here Forever, the latest game in the co-op adventure puzzle franchise. It is slated to release on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.
We Were Here Forever will offer players a next-level experience, from the interface to gameplay, with an even more intriguing, thrilling story, lively world. There will also be all-new cooperative puzzles and challenges to solve with a friend, in order to find an answer to that which the explorers have been seeking for so long … does one ever … truly … escape Castle Rock?

This new game is all about cooperative puzzle-solving through communication and observation. New and engaging puzzles will take you and your friend to previously unexplored areas of Castle Rock. It is the largest game in the franchise yet.
Players take the role of Antarctic explorers who find themselves caught up in a mystery revolving around the realm of Castle Rock. Being separated most of the time, players will each have to explore different areas, while every puzzle requires teamwork to be solved. Asymmetric puzzles give each partner different information, and challenges players to talk to each other and figure out exactly what information they have and how it might lead to a solution.

Managing Director Lucia de Visser said:

â€œOur goal forÂ We Were Here ForeverÂ is to further refine the cooperative gameplay people love so much from the series, designed for a new generation of hardware with a more immersive, darker, livelier Castle Rock.
We Were Here ForeverÂ is a big step up for the series.
Furthermore, this game will bring some new insights on the mystery of Castle Rock. One cannot help but wonder what happened to those explorers who got left behindâ€¦â€

The series currently includes 2017’s We Were Here, 2018’s We Were Here Too, and 2019’s We Were Here Together.


League of Legends Wild Rift Champions Southeast Asia 2022: The Full Schedule

The Southeast Asian mobile MOBA game scene is on fire with the upcoming League of Legends: Wild Rift Champions Southeast Asia 2022.
The regional league tournament for SEA will be organized by Riot Games and a number of third party organizers. 11 SEA teams will be duking it out for podium positions and the lion’s share of the prize pool. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know:

Teams

Team Flash (Vietnam)
Rex Regum Qeon (Philippines)
Buriram United Esports (Thailand)
Flash Wolves (Taiwan)
Persis Esports (Indonesia)
SEM9 (Malaysia)
CERBERUS Esports (Vietnam)
FENNEL Adversity (Philippines)
EVOS Esports Thailand (Thailand)
ONE Team (Taiwan)
Smash Logic Gaming (ESL Oceania)

Results

TBD (US$32,000)
TBD (US$27,000)
TBD (US$23,000)
TBD ($20,000)
CERBERUS Esports
FENNEL Adversity
Persis Esports
SEM9
ONE Team
EVOS Esports TH
Smash Logic Gaming

Schedule & MATCHES
Upper Bracket Final – Flash Wolves vs Team Flash
Date & Time: 6 May, 2pm GMT+8
Lower Brackets Semi Finals – Buriram United vs Reg Regum Queon
Date & Time: 6 May, 5pm GMT+8
Lower Bracket Finals
Date & Time: 7 May, 2pm GMT+8
Grand Finals
Date & Time: 8 May, 2pm GMT+8
How To Watch LoL Wild Rift Champions Southeast Asia 2022
Livestream: LoL Wild Rift Official YouTube channel
The livestreams have yet to start. We’ll be sure to update this page if the links and streams are up and running.
Recap
2022 Wild Rift Champions SEA Finals – Playoffs Day 5

2022 Wild Rift Champions SEA Finals – Playoffs Day 4

2022 Wild Rift Champions SEA Finals – Playoffs Day 3

2022 Wild Rift Champions SEA Finals – Playoffs Day 2

2022 Wild Rift Champions SEA Finals – Playoffs Day 1

More information will be added onto the post closer to the start date.


My Hero Academia Season 5 To Premiere In March 2021

My Hero Academia Season 4 ended in April 2020 with the confirmation that Season 5 will be coming. Now we know when Season 5 will be making its debut.
My Hero Academia Season 5 is slated to premiere on 27 March 2021.
The news was revealed earlier today on the animeâ€™s official website. The first official art for the upcomingÂ My Hero Academia Season 5 showcases a whole bunch of characters, as you can see below:

The theme for Boku No Hero Academia Season 5 is “My Hero Academia 1st grade A group vs B group competition”.
Itâ€™ll be interesting to see what comes out of this. I donâ€™t consider myself to be much of an otaku but I believe that My Hero Academia is the perfect anime for fans of western comics like myself (especially since My Hero Academia is clearly inspired by the concept of western comic book superheroes in general).


Domino’s Pizza Singapore Is Collaborating With Genshin Impact

Domino’s Pizza Singapore has announced its upcoming collaboration with miHoYo’s open-world adventure role-playing game Genshin Impact as a part of its Mentaiko Pizza campaign.
From 14 September through 26 October, fans may get their hands on limited edition Genshin Impact merchandise when they purchase either of two specially curated “Emergency Food Combo” Meals. This will be valid for all online delivery orders, as well as over-the-counter or Click & Collect orders from all 38 stores island-wide.
Emergency Food Combo A (SG$16.90) U.P SG$34.70

1 Regular Pizza
1 Bread Side
1 Canned Soft Drink
1 Genshin Impact Non-woven Bag
1 Genshin Impact Chibi Postcard
1 Genshin Impact Button Badge

Emergency Food Combo B (SG$36) U.P. SG$71.50

2 Regular Pizzas
1 Bread Side
1 Chicken Side
1 1.5l Bottled Soft Drink
1 Genshin Impact Non-woven Bag
1 Genshin Impact Chibi Postcard
1 Genshin Impact Twin Traveler Postcard
2 Genshin Impact Button Badges

During this period, fans are invited to dress in their best game cosplay and savour the Emergency Food Combos at 20 selected stores which will be transformed and decked out in Genshin Impact-themed store décor. The store locations include:

Ang Mo Kio Cheng San
Arab Street
Bukit Timah
Choa Chu Kang
Crown Centre
Greenridge
Hillview CC
Joo Koon
Kebun Bahru
Killiney
Kovan
Rivervale
Siglap East Coast
Stanley Street
Sumang Walk
Tampines
Tampines Ave 4
Upper Paya Lebar
Woodland Rise
Yishun

Weekly Lucky Draw and Grand Draw
For every purchase of the Emergency Food Combo Meals, fans may enrol in a weekly lucky draw and stand a chance to win Domino’sPizzaSingapore vouchers, which may go towards their next pizza order. Fans may garner multiple entries by placing multiple orders of the Emergency Food Combo Meals, and all online delivery, Click & Collect and over-the counter purchases will qualify. Most exciting of all–there will also be a final Grand Draw at the end of the campaign, with life-sized standees of Genshin Impact characters, Amber and Jean, for 40 lucky winners to take home!
To participate, just go onto UniPin’s website and keep an eye out for “Pizza Adventure”.
Genshin Impact Roadshow
On 8 October 2022, Domino’s Pizza Singapore invites fans to its Kebun Bahru store to dress up in their best cosplay for an exclusive one-day-only Genshin Impact roadshow, where they may participate in various exciting activities to win even more exclusive themed merchandise, UniPin credits and Domino’s Pizza Singapore vouchers.
“We know that many Domino’s Pizza fans are also avid gamers, and we are thrilled to be working with valued partners such as Genshin Impact and UniPin,
Through this collaboration, we hope to continue engaging and exciting our fans while continuously providing great value deals.”
– Kym Lee, General Manager of Marketing at Domino’s Pizza Singapore
You can find more information about the collaboration and promotion on Domino’s official website.


Paper Rex Secure Top 3 By Taking Down NRG At VCT 2023: Masters Tokyo

Paper Rex emerged victorious in an intense clash against NRG during the Masters Tokyo tournament, securing a spot in the Bottom Bracket Finals. As the sole representative from the Pacific region, Paper Rex faced off against NRG in a highly anticipated showdown.

Check out the schedule & details here!

Both Paper Rex and NRG had reached the semi-finals by defeating EDward Gaming and Team Liquid, respectively, in thrilling 2-1 battles. The first game on the Pearl map witnessed a neck-and-neck struggle between the teams. NRG gained a slight advantage, leading 7-5 at halftime. However, Paper Rex refused to back down and relentlessly pursued victory. The score reached a tense 12-12, forcing the match into overtime. Eventually, Paper Rex turned the tide and emerged triumphant with a final score of 15-13.
In the second map, Lotus NRG, determined to bounce back from their previous loss, regained their footing and took control of the game. They dominated the first half, leading 10-2. Although Paper Rex made valiant efforts to rally, NRG maintained their momentum and closed out the game with a score of 13-6.
The decisive map, Bind, saw both teams fiercely battling for supremacy. NRG held a narrow lead of 7-5 at halftime, but their performance was slightly superior. With a final score of 13-11, NRG claimed victory in that round.
Ultimately, Paper Rex emerged triumphant with a 2-1 overall victory against NRG, securing their place in the Lower Bracket Finals. On 24 June at 11:00 AM (UTC+8), they will face Evil Geniuses in what promises to be another thrilling encounter.


Netflix’s The Sandman Releases Surprise Bonus Episode

Netflix hasn’t renewed The Sandman for Season 2 just yet, but they have just surprised us with a new bonus episode (on top of the 10 episodes in Season 1).
The Sandman Season 1 bonus episode is a live-action/animated hybrid episode adapting two fan-favourite stories from Gaiman’s “Sandman” graphic novels from DC Comics: A Dream Of A Thousand Cats and Calliope.
“A Dream of a Thousand Cats” is the animated portion and stars Tom Sturridge in his leading “Sandman” role as Dream, as well as guest voice cast members including Oh as The Prophet, Rosie Day as The Tabby Kitten, David Gyasi as The Grey Cat, Joe Lycett as The Black Cat, Gaiman himself as Crow/Skull Bird, McAvoy as Golden-Haired Man, David Tennant as Don, Georgia Tennant as Laura Lynn, Sheen as Paul, Anna Lundberg as Marion, Nonso Anozie as Wyvern, Diane Morgan as Gryphon, and Tom Wu as Hippogriff.
It’s funny because James McAvoy voices Morpheus AKA Dream in Audible’s “The Sandman” adaptation, while Michael Sheen is the voice of Lucifer, and David Tennant voices Loki. Both Sheen and Tennant also star in another Neil Gaiman series adaptation, which is Amazon Prime Video’s Good Omens.
Speaking with Variety, Hisko Hulsing, who directed the animated story, said:
“We endeavored to make the animated version of ‘A Dream of a Thousand Cats’ as mesmerizing and hypnotic as we could by utilizing the magic of real oil paintings on canvas.
We combined the paintings with classically drawn 2D animation, based on realistic 3D animation of telepathic cats in order to create a trippy world that feels both grounded and dreamy at the same time. Untold Studios in London created the breathtaking 3D animation of the cats.
The wonderful 2D animation, oil paintings and stylizing were all done at Submarine Studios in Amsterdam.”
The live-action story Calliope, directed by Louise Hooper, features Sturridge along with guest stars Melissanthi Mahut as Calliope, Arthur Darvill as Richard Madoc, Nina Wadia as Fate Mother, Souad Faress as Fate Crone, Dinita Gohil as Fate Maiden, Kevin Harvey as Larry, Amita Suman as Nora, and Derek Jacobi as Erasmus Fry.
In the meantime, check out my predictions of what’s to come in The Sandman Season 2 and beyond (though be prepared for full spoilers from both Season 1 and the entire comic book run).


New Diablo 4 Test Gameplay Footage Leaks

Last weekend it was Rockstar Games with GTA 6, now it’s Blizzard’s turn to get their game leaked with Diablo 4. While we can’t directly link to the footage without incurring the wrath of Activision Blizzard’s army of lawyers like a Necromancer sending their undead upon us, you can probably find it on Reddit or someplace.
The leaked Diablo 4 gameplay footage appeared in the form of two videos. One was five minutes long while the other was more than 30 minutes long. However, the test footage doesn’t really show much as it features incomplete textures and watermarks. The footage mostly shows a player playing a Barbarian-class character exploring the game’s world. The visuals for the environments and combat look pretty great, which means that we might be closer to a release date than expected.
As of now, Diablo 4 launches on PC and unspecified consoles sometime in 2023. In the most recent news, the game’s developers confirmed that the game won’t be pay-to-win (check out the full story here).
The last official look at Diablo 4 gameplay footage was back in June 2022 (see below):