Next Assassin’s Creed Title Reportedly Leaked

Ubisoft has already confirmed that we won’t be receiving a new Assassin’s Creed title this year, as they will be supporting Assassin’s Creed Odyssey with constant content updates throughout 2019. However, a new rumor has popped up on an online message board, stating that the next Assassin’s Creed is reportedly coming in 2020.
According to the leak, the supposed sequel to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be titled Assassin’s Creed Legion, and it will be returning to one of the franchise’s most iconic setting, Italy, albeit farther into the past than the Ezio trilogy.
The setting of the leaked game is said to take place during the twilight years of the Pax Romana era of the Roman Empire, at the end of the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his son, Commodus. If you think that sounds familiar, the classic 2000 Ridley Scott movie Gladiator also took place in the very same setting.
You know, the movie with the legendary line, “Are you not ENTERTAINED?”
Additionally, the post also mentions returning features that will be in Assassin’s Creed Legion, including the option to choose between a male and female protagonist named Cassius and Lucia, respectively. Both are claimed to be descendants of characters from Origins and Odyssey.
Like Odyssey, Legion is said to be feature narrative and dialogue choices, as well as heavy RPG elements and mechanics. The main story will supposedly tie up loose ends for the “Ancient Trilogy” (which began with Origins) and feature a more First Civilization-centric plot with a renewed focus on the Assassins brotherhood (just like the older Assassin’s Creed games).
Last but not least, the map in Assassin’s Creed Legion is said to consist of mainland Italy, as well as a small part of Gaul and Germania. Players should also expect the mercenary and cultist systems to return.
It remains to be seen if there’s any truth at all to this leak, but Assassin’s Creed Odyssey was also leaked ahead of its official announcement at E3 2018. If it does turn out to be true, those who have been waiting for an Assassin’s Creed game set in feudal Japan will surely be disappointed.
The image below accompanies the message board post. Though it looks blurry, we can still make out what seems to be Roman architecture. Let’s just take all of this with a grain of salt before we officially hear from the folks at Ubisoft.


Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners Update Goes Live Today, Adds Roach Mini-Game & More

During a new Night City Wire live stream earlier tonight, CD Projekt Red has announced that the Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners update will go Iive today on all platforms of the game.
The Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners update will include:

Adds Roach Race mini-game (also available on app stores).
Martinez jacket.
Transmog.
New Ripperdoc additions.
New photo mode additions.

The Roach mini-game.
The developer also confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.6 will be the last major update for last-gen consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One. Future major updates like a complete overhaul of the police system and an overhauled vehicle-to-vehicle combat will only be released for current-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S as well as the PC.
This also applies to the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty expansion, which was also revealed today.


LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Will Be Out This April

TT Games and Warner Bros. Games will be releasing the next LEGO Star Wars entry later this year.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be out for all major platforms this 5th April: Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It’s generally the same co-op 3D action-adventure game featuring parodies of the Star Wars saga (all 9 movies FYI) and a lot of LEGO pieces-collecting. But, we’ll let the official overview do its thing in selling it to you sheeple:
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaÂ lets players experience battles like never before in a LEGO game as players can string different attacks together to form combo chains and fend off oncoming attacks. New blaster controls and mechanics allow players to aim with precision and take cover to plot their next move or utilize the skills of a Jedi by wielding a lightsaber and using the power of The Force.
Players can traverse space using the galaxy map on their holoprojector to chart their course through the saga, progressively unlocking planets to explore along the way. During space travel, players may engage in heroic dog fights against enemy ships, piloting legendary vehicles like the Millennium Falcon, Imperial TIE fighters, Rebel X-wings, and many more. Once reaching their destination, players can choose to either continue onwards through the main story or explore and discover exciting quests and puzzles within the galaxy.
Exploration rewards players as they uncover Kyber Bricks which unlock new features and upgraded abilities across a range of character classes, including Jedi, Hero, Dark Side, Villain, Scavenger, Scoundrel, Bounty Hunter, Astromech Droid, and Protocol Droid. Play as iconic characters like Leia, Yoda, Boba Fett, Darth Maul, Poe, and over 300 more unlockable characters from across all nine films in free play mode to create fun, new adventures. From the idyllic grassy hills of Naboo to the desert dunes of Jakku, the LEGO Star Wars galaxy is available to discover and play in.
Fun for the young ones, I guess. Watch the trailer below:


Epic Games Buys Rocket League Developer Psyonix

Epic Games has announced that it has acquired Rocket League developer Psyonix. What does this mean for Rocket League? For starters, the multiplayer game will soon be available in the Epic Games Store, by late 2019.
However, Rocket League will still be supported for existing owners of the game on Steam (for now). According to Psyonix, the Epic Games acquisition also means that they will be able to “leverage their new relationship to grow the game in ways they couldnâ€™t do on their own before”, as well as “significantly increase potential reach and resources” in esports.
To clarify, Epic Games has not confirmed whether it will remove the game from Steam or not. In a statement to Engadget, they said, “Long-term plans will be announced in the future.” Still, there’s a high probability of the game’s removal from Steam in the near future.
This will likely irritate PC gamers even more, especially considering that Epic Games is essentially pulling an existing game away from Steam. Previous exclusive announcements have mostly been new yet-to-be-released games, like Borderlands 3 and Phoenix Point.


These Adidas Stan Smith Shoes Feature Marvel & Disney Characters

The new Adidas Originals x Disney Stan Smith collection maintains the timeless style of the Stan Smith while introducing a Primegreen upper made with 50 percent recycled content. The shoe comes in eight different editions, each one inspired by Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars characters.
These new shoes feature silhouettes inspired by several characters from Disney. This includesÂ franchises such as Pixar,Â Star Wars, The Muppets, and Marvel, including The Hulk, Yoda, Groot, Kermit the Frog, Tinker Bell from Peter Pan and Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc..
If you noticed what they all have in common, all of those aforementioned characters are green. They are now available to purchase on the online Adidas store.


Kraven The Hunter Trailer Shows Spider-Man Villain Getting His Powers From A Lion

Sony Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for Kraven The Hunter, which will premiere in Malaysian cinemas on 5 October 2023. Unlike other Spider-Man spinoffs like Venom or Morbius before it, Kraven The Hunter will be R-rated.
The synopsis simply says:
Kraven the Hunter is the visceral story about how and why one of Marvel’s most iconic villains came to be. Set before his notorious vendetta with Spider-Man, Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as the titular character in the R-rated film.

However, the trailer shows this version of Kraven getting his powers from lion blood. In the comics, he gets his powers by regularly ingesting the potion made from various unnamed jungle herbs and by training. It certainly seems like the movie will be just as ridiculous as 2022’s Morbius (check out my review here).
Directed by J.C. Chandor, the movie also stars Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott, and Russell Crowe as Kraven’s father.
Check out the red band trailer below:


Amsterdam Is A Timely Film But Ends Up Too Inconsistent

“A lot of this really happened.”
That’s how this Amsterdam begins. It’s officially described as a crime epic but it’s actually more like a whole mix and mess of everything, sort of like a period piece whodunit mystery comedy drama film. Just like Once Upon A Time In Hollywood or other movies with a partial basis in true history, it weaves historical facts with fiction. Well, most of it is probably fiction, but at least it is based on something that actually happened.
Messy Mystery

This movie boasts one of the most impressive ensemble casts in years, including Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Chris Rock, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zoe Saldaña, Mike Myers, Michael Shannon, Timothy Olyphant, Andrea Riseborough, Taylor Swift, Matthias Schoenaerts, Alessandro Nivola, with Rami Malek and Robert De Niro.
However, most of the movie’s screentime is devoted to the main protagonists; three close friends who find themselves becoming the prime suspects of a murder, which eventually leads to something bigger. Those three characters are Christian Bale’s Burt Berendsen, John David Washington as Harold Woodsman, and Margot Robbie as Valerie. They form the emotional core of the movie, while everyone else plays smaller or minor roles. As such, it’s best to know that these three are the focus of the movie, so you won’t be disappointed if you’re only watching this movie because of Anya Taylor-Joy or Raimi Malek and seeing them only having less screentime or brief appearances.
However, that’s not to say that they give bad performances, not at all. Most of them are great, and besides the main trio, the standouts include Mike Myers (a pleasant surprise, especially since it’s been so long since he’s properly starred in a big movie like this) and Robert De Niro, as well as the aforementioned Raimi Malek and Anya Taylor-Joy. They were highlights every time they were on-screen. Unfortunately, though, it can be said that the ensemble cast and their performances are probably the best things about the movie.

That’s because everything else is a bit of a mess. Amsterdam is two hours and 14 minutes long, but it can feel closer to three hours. Why? It’s because the narrative and plot can feel disjointed and all over the place. The first half and the second half of the movie feel like they belong to two different movies. A large duration of the movie feels like it’s meandering and going nowhere, until suddenly the third act hits and bam, it finally gets interesting. That does result in pacing that can feel plodding if you’re not invested in what’s happening, which is probably what many viewers will feel during the first half of the movie. The movie also suffers from some jarring editing choices that result in scenes sometimes being choppy.
Of course, I can’t (and won’t) spoil the story or anything specific that happens, but despite how messy Amsterdam is, the history buff in me likes the third act and climax. It very loosely adapts an obscure historical event that not many know about because it sounds like a nutty conspiracy theory, but the thing is, it actually happened (if you really want to know, it’s this event, so only click that link if you don’t mind spoilers or if you’ve already watched the movie). In addition, despite being a messy movie in terms of tone, the overall themes explored in the movie are timely (touching on fascism, racism, the plight of veterans, etc.) in the current political climate and state of the world, similar to something like Adam McKay’s recent movie, Don’t Look Up.
Horrible History

Director David O. Russell is best known for award-winning movies like Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle. His last movie was almost a decade ago; 2015’s Joy. While the timeliness of its story themes and its impressive ensemble can be appreciated, it’s still hard to overlook how messy and incoherent the movie as a whole can be. With tighter editing and perhaps other improvements to the script or whatnot, Amsterdam could have been a much more entertaining film. Oh, and the movie isn’t actually set in Amsterdam, so that’s another bummer.
FINAL SCORE: 50/100
We received an early screener of Amsterdam courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Malaysia. Amsterdam is slated to premiere on 6 October 2022 in Malaysian cinemas.


Rinoa is the New Challenger for Final Fantasy Dissidia NT

When Final Fantasy Dissidia debut for home consoles, many have been pleased with the character roster. After all, it is a fine mix of heroes and villains from the Numbered series and the more popular entries into Final Fantasy (FF).
Even the latest entryÂ â€“ Dissidia FF NTÂ â€“ generated positive impressions; mostly due to the updated graphics and improved fighting mechanics. Square Enix did confirm there will be downloadable content, featuring new characters like Noctis, from FFXV, and FFXIV’s Rhul.

As usual, most are expecting main-stay characters from different FF entries. Interestingly, there is a tiny but active segment of fans who are campaigning for more love for FFVIII. Square Enix heard them loud and clear as it introduces Rinoa Heartily as the latest fighter to join the FF Dissidia roster.
The introduction and gameplay trailer pays homage to Rinoa with the flower fields and all-new remix of the infamous FFVIII Don’t Be Afraid BGM. She sounds fiercer spunkier. It’s nothing like the calm and soft-spoken Rinoa that fans have fallen in love with from the original JRPG.

As for her move-set, she can call upon Angelo to attack on its own or in tandem with her primary weapon, Blaster Edge. Her ultimate, like her Limit Break in FFVIII, will release her Angel Wing form and raise her damage levels.

Rinoa will make her official debut at the arcade version of FF Dissidia first in the July 2018 update. She will then make her way into Dissidia FF NT â€“ the Sony PlayStation 4 variant â€“ in August 2018. No details on pricing has been revealed as yet.


OlliOlli World Is 2D Skateboarding Fun That Will Punish You Relentlessly

Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre: 2D Tony Hawk game set in a Pendleton Ward stan’s mind
OlliOlli World is set in what could be a French game designer’s take on Adventure Time if it were taken over by Hot Topic and a Tony Hawk-involved joint. Made by Roll7 who are known for past OlliOlli games on the PS Vita (remember that treasured gem?), you play a skateboarder-in-training who joins a group of skating pros and content creators -Mike, Suze, Dad, and current Skate Wizard Chiffon. Their goal is to meet the Skater Gods and reach Gnarvana by being the best skateboarders on the realm of Radlandia.
What follows is a pretty trippy odyssey where you’ll get to chill and relax to the game’s eclectic soundtrack with various lo-fi and/or active beats, followed by some pretty awesome skateboarding 2D levels that beg you to replay them over and over.
Board To Death

You do this by conquering every single stage on the map (30 levels, give or take), separated into 5 biomes ranging from a beach area to even an industrial park where normal folks can just die from falls and chemicals. You’ll learn the tricks of the trade like nosedives, spins, grinds, and other skateboarding terminologies I lost track of, which you can look up in the game’s friendly-as-heck compendium.
You don’t need to remember all their names, just their functions. Certain tricks let you go down a flight of stairs without wiping out, while other tricks can break crystal obstacles in your way. Some stages can’t be traversed unless you know how to grind and land onto the aforementioned flight of stairs, and then jump off again for the oncoming wallride on the signs carried by, get ready for this, flying bees. In essence, OlliOlli World is part skateboarding game, part 2D weird-ass acid trip backdrop platforming that just pushes you forward non-stop. If you lose momentum, you might as well restart the segment because that’s a “L” right there.
I’d go so far as to say that OlliOlli World is the Dark Souls of 2D skateboarding-slash-platforming, if such memes are relevant still. OlliOlli World will not take it easy on you after the 2nd world and beyond. There are a huge number of stages that leave you to your own devices, and will act as deterrents until you figure out how to build up speed, or the timing for each trick to make you ramp up more speed to push past the giant gaping hole blocking your progress. You’ll wipe out over and over again, to the point where you’ll even take more than 30 mins to figure out just one stage’s layout & tricks.
But you’ll feel good overcoming its many challenges and how it dishes out its training wheel levels and tutorials before tossing you into the proverbial deep end. Plus, the checkpoint system is pretty generous, at least in the first three worlds before it starts testing you to do long stretches of tricky and near-impossible feats of gravity-defiance.
Loop To Loop

Even if you’re wiping out continuously, the game’s hip music and chill beats will calm your nerves slightly. But just a tad. OlliOlli World is the kind of game that will get you hooked, and even if you complete it, you’ll want to come back to unlock its other challenges set up by Gnarly Mike, or even beat the other online player’s high score thanks to its asynchronous setup. These extra challenges range from taking tougher routes to “high five” one of your skater group buddies, meet up with the eccentric folks to open up future challenges on the same map, or just do a bunch of specific tricks and collecting/avoiding a good number of collectibles on your skateboarding route.
The majority of why I’m still on OlliOlli World even after finishing its story mode is due to its tight controls and colourful personality. Everything from doing tricks to getting more airtime and speed is just easy to do, but will take a long while to master. Plus, the extra side stuff features a ton of colourful oddities that happen to speak: when’s the last time your quest giver is a fortune-telling fish or a muscle-bound humanoid seagull bro?
Long story short: Roll7 has a veritable and unique indie hit in their hands. OlliOlli World is the mainstream-style 2D skating game that’s paid off from the design lessons the team has gone through with its OlliOlli prequels.
Final Score: 90/100
Review copy provided by Private Division.


Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed Director’s Cut Will Be Out In English This Summer

Strip-tastic JRPG Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed Director’s Cut will be out this Summer in English via publisher XSeed Games and developer Acquire.
In addition, the game will see a physical limited retail release featuring the following:

Physical copy of the game.
Musical selection CD of the game’s OST.
A set of 9 oversized art cards.

The digital edition will cost US$29.99 while the limited edition will cost US$39.99. You can pre-order the game and ship it all the way to Southeast Asia.
Akiba’s Trip is about an otaku named Nanashi who becomes a vampire and controls a group known as the Akiba Freedom Fighters as you defeat vampire predators. To beat them, you have to strip them of their bare essentials and expose them to the sun.
The game also features maids and other female otakus and would-be J-Pop idols alongside the ecchi nonsense, so it’s that kind of game you shouldn’t be playing in public. Trailer below.


Thor Love And Thunder Malaysia Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow

Thor Love And Thunder will premiere in Malaysian cinemas on 7 July 2022, but you can start booking your tickets starting from tomorrow on 23 June 2022.
The news was announced by Malaysian cinema chain TGV Cinemas earlier at midnight. GSC Cinemas also announced it later as well.

Double the #Thor, double the thunder ??
Mark your calendars, tickets for @MarvelStudios #ThorLoveandThunder will be available on 23 June, 12:00 am!
Experience it in TGV's biggest screen, #IMAX and #IMAX3D from 7 July onwards. #Thor4atTGV pic.twitter.com/eZRrGeAZpE
— TGV Cinemas | #TontondiTGV ?? (@TGVCinemas) June 21, 2022

The God of Thunder will see you now ?? Tickets for #ThorLoveandThunder will be available 23 June, 12AM (tonight)!
Stay tuned for MORE announcements from us today! ?? pic.twitter.com/ddjLR0IMhL
— GSC x Mat Kilau ?? (@GSCinemas) June 22, 2022

The official synopsis of the movie reads:
The film finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.
In the meantime, check out my breakdown of the Thor Love And Thunder trailers 1 and 2 here.


Man Swipes 40K Worth Of Games & Gaben’s Minigun From Valve

Last month on 25 September 2019, Bellevue Police charged 32-year-old Shawn Shaputis with one count of burglary and another for the trafficking of stolen property (via Polygon). According to the police, Shaputis had executed a pretty elaborate plan for his heist into one of the biggest gaming companies in the world.
He broke into Lincoln Square South by entering through a public restaurant and gained access to Valveâ€™s office on the 11th floor through a “non-functioning stairwell door” on 17 June 2018. He then reportedly stole more than US$42,000 in total from Valve, including a bunch of video games: 15 Xbox One games and 23 PS4 games.
That’s not all, as Shaputis also confessed to stealing â€œ15 to 20â€ Asus laptops, several Nintendo Switch and Steam machine consoles, â€œa metal mini gun looking thingâ€ that he claims to have seen Valve CEO Gabe Newell holding in a Forbes magazine, â€œgaming memorabiliaâ€ and “archival promotional items”.
Why did Shaputis only get charged after about a year since he stole from Valve? He was recently caught on camera selling the stolen goods to a Bellevue GameStop. successfully selling 43 games to the store for a total of US$336. Police found the rest of the stolen items in his â€œskillfully packedâ€ Geo Prism, as well as additional drugs.
When charges were filed on 25 September 2019 in the King County Superior Court, Shaputis had six active warrants. His arraignment hearing is now scheduled for today on 9 October 2019, though the prosecutor’s office told Polygon that heâ€™s currently on â€œbench warrant status,â€ which means that he has previously missed other hearings before.
Could this guy have stolen the only known physical copy of the mythical Half-Life 3? We’ll never know.


A Brief History Of Fighting Game Characters With Atypical Genders

These days, we’ve been seeing a diverse addition to fighting game rosters. Granblue Fantasy: Versus features Ladiva, a female wrestler who happens to look like a buff male, speaks in a husky voice with a dainty tone, and rocks a sweet moustache and beard combo. And following this weekend, Street Fighter V: Champion Edition saw the debut of Street Fighter IV‘s big boss Seth but in a female android body.
Yes, he’s still voiced by his SFIV counterpart but the latter moves and act as a combination of a “Doll” and Seth’s former employee Juri. Which can be all sorts of Freudian if robots actually have genders.

So that’s two fighting game characters this year featuring crossgender traits. Personally, it’s an interesting approach to brightening up the roster with a diverse-yet-oddball addition. Animation departments from their respective games probably had a ton of fun adding in effeminate touches to how Ladiva and Seth move and duke it out.
This isn’t the first time fighting games have featured characters with atypical gender representation. In fact, this trend has been around for quite a while within versus titles made by Japanese developers.
Here’s a quick lowdown:

King (Art of Fighter & The King of Fighter Series)

Back in the 90s when the internet wasn’t around, many arcade-goers weren’t sure whether the bartender they fought in the first Art of Fighting was a guy or a girl. At least until they KO’ed her with a special move, in which King’s top is torn off to reveal her actual gender.

For the record, SNK has been doing this to her up until KOF ’95.
She instantly became a fan favourite throughout SNK’s fighting game pantheon, standing alongside figurative giants like Yuri Sakazaki and Tits McGee Mai Shiranui.
As the years go by, King’s female traits are more pronounced, especially in the 2000s and in KOF XIII.

Bridget (Guilty Gear Series)

Who knew a little boy dressed up as a nun and wields a yo-yo and demon teddy bear could be quite a looker? Bridget’s got quite a backstory: he was raised as a girl his whole life because his parents didn’t want him sacrificed for some silly backwater England ritual. He is pretty quick in pointing out to people he meets (and beats up) that he’s a boy, as Guilty Gear mainstay Johnny finds out the hard way.

Also, he’s one of those fighting game characters who befriends everyone he dukes it out with. Kinda like Street Fighter‘s Elena, but with a nun outfit and a yo-yo. And a rockin’ theme song.
Leo (Tekken Series)

Leo’s gender in the series is dubbed as ambiguous. In fact, Bandai Namco and Tekken fans have gone out of their way to refer to the character by name instead of “he” or “her”. Based on the character’s fighting style and movement, it’s anyone’s guess.

I'm not sure.. I don't know.I asked Leo that but Leo kept silent and I was beaten by Leo.
RT@Rayuka is Leo a guy or a girl?
— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) August 25, 2017

I won’t be surprised if everyone adopted the “they” suffix for Leo in the eventual sequel. Regardless, this German ass-kicker has fans because of the character’s high-low super-fast Baji Quan fighting style.
Poison (Street Fighter & Final Fight Series)

Ah, Poison. Originally a female, she got a gender swap after numerous people back in the late 80s complained about violence against women in video games, so Capcom then changed her to a “he”. At least, in an unofficial capacity: in Capcom of North America, she’s a transgender while in Capcom of Japan, he “simply tucks her business away in order to look like a girl”.
This also makes a particular Street Fighter x Tekken artwork all the more hilarious. Or tasteless, depending on your side of the spectrum.

Shion (The King of Fighters Series)

The mid-boss of KOF XI is a guy who sounds like a woman and moves and fights with such perennial grace. Androgyny is the name of the game here; originally supposed to be one of Ron’s daughters, the devs decide to go for the ambiguous gender trait to appeal to fans.

I’ll say this: it’s mesmerizing to watch this boss whoop your ass with his staff & rope-dart fighting style.
Ash (The King of Fighters Series)

The main character in the KOF 2003-XIII story arc isn’t exactly everybody’s favourite fighter at the time, probably due to his atypical portrayal as a feminine male. His fighting pose and style goes from slightly serious to more casual and relaxed (read: cocksure), since in part XIII he kinda has all the Sacred Flame MacGuffins to make power plays story-wise.
Around his debut back in 2003, SNK started creating more androgynous characters and prettyboy heroes to balance out the femme fatales in their 3D game roster. Speaking of which…
Jivatma’s Alternate Costume (KOF Series)

Most alternate costumes of characters in fighting games change up their fashion sense. In Jivatma’s case, he transforms from a guy to a girl yet still retain his evil male villain voice.
Basically, this is what happens when you let some guy like Falcoon make gameplay and roster decisions out of his design and art scope.
Know of any fighting game characters with mixed genders and androgynous traits that can initially cause all sorts of confusion from the get-go? Let us know either here or on Facebook.


Fantasy Action RPG Atlas Fallen Delayed To This August

Focus Entertainment and Deck13 Interactive have announced that they have delayed fantasy action RPG Atlas Fallen from its previously announced 16 May 2023 release date to 10 August 2023. It is slated for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game was originally announced in August 2022.
The full statement (via Twitter) reads:
Dear players,
Thank you for the tremendous support we received so far on Atlas Fallen! From your enthusiastic comments on our video teasers online and in person at PAX East to the positive previews from critics, we’re grateful and honored to have you excited to play our game.
Our goal has always been to create a memorable action RPG experience in a unique setting, with exciting gameplay and the option for fully playable seamless co-op with a friend. We’d love to give the game some extra time which will allow us to deliver the best possible version of Atlas Fallen.
To achieve this, we have made the difficult decision to delay the worldwide launch of Atlas Fallen to August 10, 2023. We apologize for this disappointing news.
We’ll come back in early summer to share updates on the game, including new gameplay footage and your first look at drop-in co-op gameplay. We can’t wait to bring you a fantastic experience in the deserted lands of Atlas this summer!
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we head to the finish line.
— Deck13 Interactive and Focus Entertainment

Hey people, we have some important news! pic.twitter.com/W2YKNk3xfU
— Deck13 | Atlas Fallen – coming August 10th! ? (@Deck13_de) March 29, 2023

In the meantime, check out the latest trailer below:


HBO Max Reveals Funny New Peacemaker Clip

HBO Max has revealed a new clip of Peacemaker, the upcoming The Suicide Squad spinoff series starring John Cena.
In the footage, the titular hero steps out of a car with a custom license plate that reads, â€œPSS-MKR.â€ He then meets the rest of the cast at a restaurant for dinner. Peacemaker is asked why exactly heâ€™s wearing his costume to dinner, to which he replies that itâ€™s not a costume, itâ€™s â€œa uniform.â€
They all then proceed to make fun of him.
Set to premiere in January 2022,Â PeacemakerÂ is an eight-episode series that serves as a follow-up to writer-director James Gunnâ€™s DC Extended Universe filmÂ The Suicide Squad, which premiered last month. The series co-stars Steve Agee, Danielle Brooks, Robert Patrick, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, and Chukwudi Iwuji.
PeacemakerÂ will explore the origins of the character that John Cena first portrayed in James Gunn’s 2021 film,Â The Suicide SquadÂ â€“ a compellingly vainglorious man who believes in peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it.Â Watch John Cena as Peacemaker inÂ The Suicide SquadÂ onÂ HBO GO.


Asus ROG Phone 7 Series Will Be Out This May, Will Still Cost A Bomb

Asus has announced that its ROG Phone 7 series will be out in Malaysia next week. And yes, this gaming phone series is sticking to brand as being the biggest, best, and most feature-packed one yet to match its appropriate price tag.
According to a recent press event, the Asus ROG Phone 7 Series is out now, with the Ultimate version coming out on 15th May. The phone will cost RM3,599 onward.
The Asus ROG Phone 7 will cost RM3,599 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage version, and RM4,299 for the 16GB RAM and 512GB storage version. The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate version (16GB+512GB storage) will cost RM4,999 and comes with an in-box AeroActive Cooler 7.

If you want to check out the phone or pre-order the Ultimate version early in Malaysia, there’s the Asus ROG Phone 7 roadshow that’s going on from 10 to 14 May at Pavilion Bukit Jalil (Centre Court). If you rather do it online, head here to this link.
Check out the key points and specs of the Asus ROG Phone 7 below:
Key Points

No-compromise performance: Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512 GB UFS 4.0 ROM, 165 Hz Samsung AMOLED display.
No-compromise power efficiency: Advanced CPU tuning and thermal design create 2023’s most powerful and energy-efficient gaming phones.
No-compromise gaming: New built-in subwoofer in AeroActive Cooler 7 for powerful 2.1-channel sound; unrivaled AirTrigger haptic controls.

Vital Statistics
ROG Phone 7 Series (RM3,599 onward)
Processor: Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2, Octa-Core, 3.2GHz
GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ 740
UI: Android™ 13 with new ROG UI”
Display: 6.78″ 20.4:9 (2448 x 1080) 165 Hz / 1 ms Samsung AMOLED display, 1,000 nits outdoor readable brightness, 1,500 nits peak brightness, Average Delta E < 1, 111.23% DCI-P3 / 150.89% sRGB / 106.87% NTSC color gamut, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™, Supports Always-On HDR display, HDR10 supported, Capacitive touchscreen with 10-point multitouch (supports glove touch), ROG Vision (ROG Phone 7 Ultimate only).
Dimensions: 173 x 77x 10.4 mm
Weight: 239 g
Battery: 6000 mAh typical capacity with 65 W HyperCharge adapter.
Memory: Up to 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM
Storage: Up to 512 GB UFS4.0 ROM
Sensors: In-display fingerprint sensor, face recognition, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient-light sensor, ultrasonic sensors for AirTrigger 5 and grip press
Wireless Technology: WiFi : 802.11 be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n, (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz), Bluetooth® 5.3 (HFP + A2DP + AVRCP + HID + PAN + OPP), supports AAC , LDAC + Qualcomm aptX + aptX HD + aptX Adaptive.
GPS: GNSS support GPS(L1/ L5), Glonass(G1), Galileo(E1/E5a), BeiDou(B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS(L1/L5) and NavIC(=IRNSS).
I/O Ports: Side Ports: Type C® connector – USB3.1 gen2/DP 1.4(4K)/Hyper Charging/ QC5.0 (?????QC4/QC3/PD3.0) Pogo Pin – for AeroActive Cooler 7 Bottom Ports: Type C® connector – USB 2.0 / HyperCharge / QC5.0 3.5 mm audio jack – headphone.
Camera: Front Camera: 32 MP (Uses pixel binning to output 8 MP image), Rear Camera: 50 MP (Main camera Sony® IMX766), 13 MP (120° ultrawide-angle lens), 5 MP (Macro).
Voice Wakeup: Yes
Speaker: Dual front-facing speaker (with Dirac HD Sound), support spatial audio (Dirac Virtuo™) 5-magnet stereo speaker with Cirrus Logic amplifier for louder, deeper and less distorted sound effect.
Splash, Water,and Dust Resistance: IP54 under IEC standard 60529
NFC: Supported
Colour: ROG Phone 7: Phantom Black, Storm White ROG Phone 7 Ultimate: Storm White


Street Fighter 5’s Luke Will Be Out Later This Month; Uses Flash Knuckles

Street Fighter 5’s latest character, a blond kickboxer named Luke, will be out on 29th November.
Luke is an important character in the next Street Fighter project, most likely Street Fighter 6 (with more announcements on in next year). He also has ties to SF’s Guile as he’s his student/mentor/drill sergeant.

Gameplay-wise, Luke is a rushdown character who can advance really quick from the mid-range. Most of his moves make him move forward in neutral. His signature move is his Flash Knuckle, which makes him perform a cool lunge punch that has different properties when charged. His Flash Knuckles and Sand Blaster are key mid-range and zoning tools that will be part of his rushdown game plan.

His V-Skill 1 Hard Shot makes him do a short charge which makes his charged Flash Knuckles come out instantly without charging. His V-Skill 2 Suppressor gives him a step back move that acts as a counter, especially against command throws.

His V-Trigger 1 Full Armed allows him to use new projectiles (Rock Smasher) and a fast target combo for a limited time His V-Trigger 2 Vanguard lets him cancel one Flash Knuckle to another Flash Knuckle of a different strength. Unlike other character’s V-Triggers, Luke’s V-Trigger recovers over time when in a neutral state, gaining V-Timer by doing damage. He only loses V-Timer when taking damage or using V-Trigger-specific moves.

Luke will be available either as a separate character purchase or as part of the Season 5 Character Pass. If you paid US$24.99 for the pass, you’ll get him alongside Dan, Rose, Oro, and Akira.


Over 30,000 FIFA 22 Ultimate Team Cheaters Are Hit With Red Cards

So last week, there was an exploit found in FIFA 22’s FUT Champions mode (the one with the gacha) where players can exit losing matches without the loss being counted (via a TikTok video of all things). EA has resolved the issue in the game, but it is currently identifying players that have exploited this issue and are following up with them.
That follow-up is now sorted, and the result is over 30,000 players banned from playing FIFA 22 online for a week. Loads of cheaters are panicking already; probably because the ban message stated “1,000 days” instead of the “7 days” displayed. EA assured them that was a glitch in the display.

We have identified over 30K active accounts that exploited this issue consistently and have suspended them from FIFA 22 online for 7 days, preventing them from participating in this week’s FUT Champions Finals.
Read about our Positive Play Charter here – https://t.co/KR5ZrE9X5O https://t.co/c5wih0bkGR
— FIFA Direct Communication (@EAFIFADirect) October 20, 2021

Play nice, play fair, right? FIFA 22 is out right now; it’s still a little buggy but at least EA is doing its due diligence in fixing it bit by bit. Which is more than one can say for Konami’s football game this year.


Disney Turns Criminal Antihero Artemis Fowl Into A Hero In New Trailer

Disney has released the first official trailer for its Kenneth Branagh-directed Artemis Fowl adaptation, and it reveals a lot of differences from the source material.
In the first book, the 12-year-old was a criminal mastermind who captured an elf for ransom, after learning about the existence of fairies before the start of the story. The elf is Holly Short of the fairy world’s Lower Elements Police, and the fairies lay siege to the Fowl Manor to rescue her. While he doesn’t take any lives and sacrifices half of the ransomed gold to cure his mother, and although the fairies resort to a ruthless tactic near the end of the book, Artemis is very much the villain of the first book.
In the movie trailer, Artemis is still the descendant of a criminal family but is a lot more innocent than his book counterpart. The plot has him trying to save his father from the fairies (although the manor siege is still intact), and he’s initially unaware of the fairy world’s existence.

In addition, Short is introduced as his ally right off the bat. In the books, their relationship does warm as Artemis morphs into a less ruthless anti-hero, but both are gradual changes.
I guess that Artemis’ initial villainy was a bit much for Disney, but I find the changes to not just the story but the very identity of Artemis to be rather upsetting. Based on the number of dislikes the trailer has at the time of writing, I’d say I’m far from the only one.
Here’s the official description for the movie:

“Disneyâ€™s â€œArtemis Fowl,â€ based on the beloved book by Eoin Colfer, is a fantastical, spellbinding adventure that follows the journey of 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he seeks to find his father who has mysteriously disappeared.
With the help of his loyal protector Butler, Artemis sets out to find him, and in doing so uncovers an ancient, underground civilization – the amazingly advanced world of fairies.
Deducing that his fatherâ€™s disappearance is somehow connected to the secretive, reclusive fairy world, cunning Artemis concocts a dangerous plan – so dangerous that he ultimately finds himself in a perilous war of wits with the all-powerful fairies.”

The movie is slated to release on 29 May 2020.


Good Smile Is Making A Figma Out Of This Persona 5 Asshole

Because we need more Persona 5 toys and Figma action figures in our lives, Good Smile Company is going to release another one this October. And it’ll be everybody’s favourite hot-blooded blondie Ryuji Sakamoto.
Love him or really hate him, you can’t fault this action figure for not being detailed. It comes with three different faces, a pipe, a shotgun, a calling card, and an alternate hair piece. This bundle of joy will cost you US$60.
Take a gander at these pics if you want to pre-order this guy.


Mobile Legends Malaysia Is Looking For A New Caster

Mobile Legends Bang Bang Malaysia is on the lookout for a caster.
Have you harboured dreams to become a caster or esports personality in Malaysia? Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) is looking for the next big voice to represent the worldâ€™s biggest MOBA platform. Those who apply should expect to host at a live tournament or in a studio to provide commentary and colourful insights on gameplay and more.
This is an open audition, and successful applicants will be offered a casting contract if selected. Interested participants may sign up through the submission form (which you can find here) and share a video of themselves speaking in either English or Bahasa, and share why they should be given the role of a caster.
There are no set requirements, save for the following to be eligible for the caster recruitment programme:
Eligibility:

Must be agedÂ 18 years and above
Good command of English or Bahasa Melayu language (both is a plus)
Able to present yourself comfortably in front of the camera
A keen interest in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (preferably)
Located in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor (preferably, or based nearby as you might be required to travel to events)

Syarat Kemasukan:

Berumur 18 tahun ke atas
Fasih dalam Bahasa Melayu atau Bahasa Inggeris
Dapat menampilkan diri dengan baik di depan kamera
Mempunyai minat terhadap Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Menetap di Kuala Lumpur atau di Selangor (atau mempunyai tempat untuk menginap di Kuala Lumpur atau Selangor dan boleh datang ke lokasi jika di perlukan)

The recruitment campaignÂ ends on 17 March 2021.


These Final Fantasy Tactics Figures Are Worthy Of Your Time

“I got a good feeling” about these new official Square Enix figures from one of the best Final Fantasy spin-off titles bar none.
The company will be making a new line of Bring Arts figures featuring characters from the Final Fantasy Tactics series (via Figsoku). The original one on PS1, not the sequels on Game Boy Advance with the little children. The Final Fantasy Tactics Bring Arts figures will feature Holy Knight Agrias Oaks, main hero Ramza Beoulve, and mastermind/all-around king a**hole Delita Heiral.
Check them out below in all their Akihiko Yoshida “noseless” glory.
Agrias Oaks

Ramza Beoulve

Delita

Each of them has their own detachable hands, stand, and trademark weapon, and are poseable. Ramza will be the first Bring Arts figure to be available; he will be out in July 2022. Agrias Oaks will be out in August 2022 while Delita will be released in September 2022.
You can preorder them on the following links right now (Japan only though):
Agrias Oaks (August 2022)
Amazon
AmiAmi
Dejitamin Rakuten
Surugaya
Animate
Ramza (July 2022)
Amazon
AmiAmi
Dejitaman Rakuten
Delita (September 2022)
Amazon
AmiAmi
Dejitaman Rakuten


Comic Book Legend Stan Lee Dies

The comic book and pop culture world in general mourns the loss of one of its greatest sons today with the passing of Stanley Martin Lieber, better known as Stan Lee. He was 95.
Stan was an American comic-book writer, editor, and publisher but he is best known as the co-creator of Spider-man as well as countless other comic book characters including Iron Man, the Hulk and Daredevil.
“You know, my motto is ‘Excelsior.’ That’s an old word that means ‘upward and onward to greater glory.’ It’s on the seal of the state of New York. Keep moving forward, and if it’s time to go, it’s time. Nothing lasts forever.” â€“ Stan Lee, Playboy
Having served as Marvel Comics’ editor-in-chief and later its publisher and chairman, he helped build Marvel from a small, struggling comics house into a large multimedia corporation it is today and plays a huge part in the MCU having been revealed to be one of the Watchers.
“I used to be embarrassed because I was just a comic-book writer while other people were building bridges or going on to medical careers. And then I began to realize: entertainment is one of the most important things in peopleâ€™s lives. Without it they might go off the deep end. I feel that if youâ€™re able to entertain people, youâ€™re doing a good thing.” â€“ Stan Lee,Â The Washington Post
Despite no longer actively working on comic books with Marvel, Stan remained in the public eye mostly thanks to his cameo appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and other Marvel IPs.Â His most recent on-screen appearance was in Insomniac’s Spider-Man game and we should be able to have one last look of him on screen in next year’s conclusion to Infinity War. But for now, rest well Stan. Thanks for everything.
You will be missed.
Excelsior.


Waffenträger Returns After 6 Years In World Of Tanks New Event

World of Tanks is reintroducing the Waffenträger auf E 100 as it makes its triumphant return after six years after it was removed from the game.
The Waffenträger auf E 100 will return during the upcoming event called “The Waffenträger: Legacy” which will run from 26 September – 10 October.
In the event, players will again face off with the extremely powerful weapon of the von Krieger family, play in the Harrier Squad and unlock exclusive rewards. The Waffenträger is one of the most anticipated, annual campaigns by tankers and this year it deepens the lore and introduces a new villain, the Engineer’s daughter, Ermelinda.
The actions will take place in a 6v1 format and before entering the battle players will have to choose one of the sides in the conflict: the Harrier Squad which rushes into battles in extensively modified special vehicles or the Blitzträger auf E 110, an incredibly powerful tank destroyer manned by a single player.
The updated event progression is more linear and visually understandable. By reaching each new stage, players will receive valuable in-game items such as two unique female crew members with exclusive voiceovers, event-themed customization, bonds, days of Premium account, Engineer’s and Harrier’s starters for Gates (from which players can get Premium vehicles and other valuable prizes). What is most important, upon completion of the final stage of the event’s progression, players will have the opportunity to rent the legendary German Tier X tank destroyer Waffenträger auf E 100 for 5 Random Battles. Note, more battles can be obtained in the Engineer’s Gate by using starters.
You can find out more about The Waffenträger: Legacy event in the blog post they did.


Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Gets Minecraft Folks As Fighting Game Characters

Nintendo just announced new fighters in its hit 2D fighting game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Minecraft characters Steve & Alex.
They act as tag team character who can switch between Zombie and Enderman, two other iconic Minecraft characters. The duo also come with a new SSBU stage, obviously set in a Minecraft backdrop that comes in four different seasons. Steve & Alex’s Ultimate Smash hits enemies with a giant springboard that launches them into a dark room filled with TNT where Creepers explode, ending their lives.
More info about their playstyle will be revealed later on 3rd October PT.


Alan Wake 2 Trailer Reveals October Release Date & New Playable Character

During the PlayStation Showcase 2023, Remedy Entertainment unveiled a new trailer for Alan Wake 2, which is slated to launch for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via Epic Games Store on 17 October 2023.
The trailer also reveals that the game will feature a new playable character besides Alan Wake; a female FBI agent named Saga Anderson.
Alan Wake 2 is a single-player psychological survival horror experience and the sequel to the 2010 and multiple Game of the Year award-winning original game, Alan Wake. The sequel is built from the ground up to be a true, next-generation experience on PlayStation 5 with stunningly detailed visuals that bring our story, action, and environments to life through Remedy’s Northlight engine.
A string of ritualistic murders threatens Bright Falls, a small-town community surrounded by the Pacific Northwest wilderness. Anderson, an accomplished FBI agent with a reputation for solving impossible cases, arrives to investigate the murders. Soon the events spiral into a nightmare when she discovers pages of a horror story that start to come true around her. Somehow the events seem to lead to Alan Wake, the horror writer who went missing 13 years ago.
Alan Wake, a lost writer trapped in a nightmare beyond our world, writes a story in an attempt to shape the reality around him and escape his prison. With a dark horror hunting him in the Dark Place, Wake is trying to retain his sanity and beat the devil at his own game.
The game begins with Anderson coming to investigate the murders in Bright Falls with her veteran fellow agent Alex Casey. After certain events have transpired, fans can play Wake and Anderson’s respective stories in any order they choose. Their journeys echo and foreshadow each other, in this intense atmospheric story, taking players on two separate dark and disturbing paths.
Alan Wake 2 was originally announced at The Game Awards in December 2021.


Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Class Tier List: The Best Class Synergies Available

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is out now and features robust gameplay and six major classes you can dual class with: the Spellshot, the Brr-zerker, the Clawbringer, the Stabbomancer, the Spore Warden, and the Graveborn.
But which one is right for you? Which ones of these classes are the best to use for the endgame and while you’re grinding Chaos Chambers at max level 40? Here’s a guide to sort you out.
Keep in mind the following though: all the classes here are viable for the endgame; it’s just a matter of how much effort you want to put in. Keep in mind that this list will change and evolve based on the new weapons and DLC added to Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands post-launch.
Legendary Weapons & Gear List
Chaos Chamber & Endgame Guide
With that in mind, here’s the tier list:
S Tier

Spellshot, Spore Warden
In a game where guns and spells are plentiful, you need to main a gun class or a specialize class that can use multiple spells; it’s a no-brainer. The Spore Warden is the best for the former while the Spellshot is great for the latter. We put the Spellshot slightly higher since we melt more enemies with different spell combinations, but the Spore Warden is still a top-tier pick. Wrath of Nature and Play The Angles are great capstone skills and should be added ASAP if you’re going for a pure gun and damage build.
Both these classes can clear rooms the fastest with their DPS and damage potential thanks to their skills, which will go well with any of the other classes below S Tier.
A Tier

Stabbomancer, Graveborn,
If you want to survive and get more health, you need to at least spec to the Graveborn for the health and life leech skills. For damage, you need some of the Stabbomancer’s skills to help you out with Critical Chances and its early skills.
B Tier

Brr-Zerker, Clawbringer
If you want added Cryo damage for your other multiclass priorities, the Brr-Zerker is the way to go. You shouldn’t spec this class all the way to its capstone skill though. Still, the Brr-Zerker’s Feral Surge is not to be messed with.
While the Clawbringer has some nice abilities, you shouldn’t use all of your skillpoints all the way to its capstone ability unless you need a few buffs to help your main multiclass.
The Best Multiclass Combinations For Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands

Spellshot/Graveborn – Loads of spells and skills for fast spellcasting + Graveborn life leech and survivability as well as its Demi Lich companion who can trade its life for yours = a long-lasting spellcaster.
Stabbomancer/Spore Warden – Get increases in Critical Chances plus a great capstone ability where you summon ethereal blades with crits and get bonus melee damage. What could be better than that? How about ricochet abilities and an awesome Barrage action class?
Spore Warden/Brr-Zerker – Get Frost damage buffs from the Brr-Zerker and a whole lotta range damage from the Spore Warden’s many, MANY skills, including Blizzard.
Brr-Zerker/Stabbomancer – A great melee-focused combination that gets you all the Critical Chances, Damage, and Action Skill triggers you need.
Brr-Zerker/Graveborn – The Brr-Zerker’s Frost and Blood of the Fallen is a potent combination to aim for if you want survivability and AoE damage. Also, the Graveborn’s Demi-Lich companion and companion bonus damage buff on its skill tree will help immensely.
Stabbomancer/Spellshot – Critical procs for damage and more spells + a class that buffs critical chances = a no-brainer combination.
Spellshot/Graveborn – With this combo, your spells will heal you and deal additional Dark damage. Plus, you have a Demi Lich companion who can give its life to you for added survivability.


WWE 2K23 Will Be Out This March; John Cena Is On The Cover

2K Games has announced the release date of the next WWE wrestling game.
WWE 2K23 will be out for consoles and PC on 17 March. Customers who purchase premium versions early will gain access to the game three days earlier on 14 March.
The game will feature John Cena on the cover of all four versions – the Standard Edition, Cross-Gen Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Icon Edition. There is also a pre-order bonus that unlocks the ability to play as music star Bad Bunny.

The new WWE game will include a new 2K Showcase featuring John Cena and the WarGames event. The Showcase will be focused on John Cena’s 20-year career, with narration from the superstar wrestler himself. WarGames mode will offer 3v3 and 4v4 matches in the unique WarGames structure, which includes two rings side-by-side inside a steel cage. Other new features include online multiplayer in MyFaction and an updated MyGM mode.

Here’s what each edition of the game will net you:

Standard Edition will include the game.
 Cross-Gen Edition will include both last-gen and current-gen versions of the Standard Edition.
Deluxe Edition will include a Season Pass for all five post-launch DLC packs, the MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger, Ruby John Cena MyFACTION Evo Card, Gold Edge MyFACTION Card, Emerald Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card, Gold Asuka MyFACTION Card, and three Basic Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs.
Icon Edition will include all Deluxe Edition content plus the Ruthless Aggression pack, which includes John Cena’s early “Prototype” character, as well as “Leviathan” Batista, developmental rookie versions of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, the John Cena Legacy Championship and WrestleMania 22 Arena.


[Rumour] Steam Summer Sale 2020 Dates Have Leaked

It’s that time of year again where PC games go on sale on Valve’s digital distribution store and your gaming library increasing tenfold.
This year’s Steam Summer sale is happening next month; specifically from 25th June to 9th July. This leak is brought to you by Steam Database operator Pavel Djundik.

Confirmed now, Jun 25 to Jul 9
— Pavel Djundik (@thexpaw) May 8, 2020

So far, these leaks have been spot-on, particularly with Yakuza: Like A Dragon confirmed to head to PC.
So what makes this sale different from last year’s? Valve may be working on some sort of loyalty program that may give longtime users special rewards. These include digital items, Steam badges, and most importantly, discounts on game purchases.

These are possibly the reactions. pic.twitter.com/yEH0STES0v
— Pavel Djundik (@thexpaw) May 9, 2020

Keep in mind that the Summer Sale date and loyalty program aren’t made official yet, so do take this rumour with a grain of salt, no matter how spot-on they are.


The Anno 1800 Tourist Season DLC Is Now Live

Starting today, Anno 1800 players can experience Tourist Season, the second DLC of Anno 1800â€™s third season. With this new content, players can try their hand at building a bustling tourist hotspot with new buildings, public transportation, a brand new monument, and more.
Newly arrived tourists will find luxurious accommodations in new hotels; alongside bars, cafes and restaurants that provide benefits to nearby citizens based on the dishes served.
Players can choose what food to serve based on their citiesâ€™ produced goods, with each selection offering benefits for tourists and regular citizens alike. After enjoying delicious these dishes, the tourists must brace themselves for a visit to the Iron Tower, an enormous new monument inspired by one of the worldâ€™s most famous landmarks.

All touristic amenities and sights of the cities will be conveniently accessible thanks to the new bus system, which can be used to connect cultural sites such as museums or zoos. You can find all the details regarding the bus system in the dedicated blog post.
Finally, Tourist Season will introduce new production chains for the Chemical Plant and modular Orchards. Both buildings can be configured to introduce different goods, adding another layer of challenge and flexibility.
Accompanying the release of Tourist Season, Anno 1800 is publishing a free Game Update that allows players to:

Regrow trees in previously deforested areas.
Slow down the gameâ€™s speed by 50%.
Edit their player profile during a game.
Introduce updated ground plates for ornaments.
Create a queue for the Research Institute.
Send money to other players in multiplayer.

Anno 1800 is available on Ubisoft Connect and the Epic Games store for PC. â€œTourist Seasonâ€ can be purchased as a standalone DLC or as part of the Season 3 Pass. Local prices are as follows:

Â

SGD

RM
PHP
IDR

USD

Season Pass

26.90

65

750

205,000

14.99

Tourist Season DLC

11.90
28
330
90,000

6.59

In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


Here Are ALL the Avengers: Infinity War Character Posters

Earlier today, the cast of Avengers: Infinity War released their respective character posters and we have all 22 of them curated here for your viewing pleasure. Even Shuri and Wong got their specific posters!

Which one is your favorite? Avengers: Infinity War hits cinemas 25th April 2018. We will be reviewing it well before its release so make sure to keep it locked on to Kakuchopurei.com. For now, enjoy these posters!


Dawn Of The Monsters Is Good Kaiju-Bashing Fun

Platform(s): PC (version played),
Genre: 2D beat-em-up with kaijus & an Ultraman facsimile
With Dawn of the Monsters, publisher WayForward and developer 13am basically gave us a Shin universe scenario without outright saying it. They made a game where facsimiles of Ultraman, Gamera, Godzilla, and Evangelion team up and brawl 2D side-scrolling style. And the mash-up is really fun, provided you don’t mind the dialling down in pacing and action.
Monster Mash
We don’t mean the freneticness of the beat-em-up genre; Dawn of the Monsters is as attrition-heavy as they come with its onslaught of enemy kaijus (called Nephilims) ranging from grunts to heavy hitters with special moves straight out of fighting games. In fact, there are a lot of fighting game nods here as your hero kaijus and giant-sized warriors -Megadon, Ganira, Aegis Prime, Galahad- can block, dodge, parry, and even do combos with their respective attacks.

They all control different and come with their own specials too. Megadon hits hard and has its own version of the atomic breath and ground pound, while Ultraman facsimile Aegis Prime is fast but takes more damage than the others. Ganira can summon a crab buddy to draw agro while it has far-reaching slams, and mecha hero Galahad has a giant cannon for mid and long-range attacking at the cost of crappy up-close attacks.
Dawn of the Monsters also comes with a Rage mechanic that turns the tide in your favour: as you take damage or deal damage, you gain Rage meter (the orange one) which you can use for damaging special moves. You also can build up Cataclysm meter (the purple one) to unleash a screen-clearing attack from Megadon’s atomic breath AoE blast to Gamera’s tsunami. Best of all, you can equip up to three special power-ups to boost your monster’s stats and give them RPG-like buffs like getting health from damage or getting Rage meter over time instead of getting damage.
You’re going to need these as the enemies will pile onto you and be as aggressive as possible throughout the 36 stages that take you all across different ravaged countries like Canada and Brazil, each with their own hazards like tsunamis to dodge and sandstorms that obscure your visibility. Still, once you figure out the enemy patterns and boss movements, you can dodge and evade enemy attacks easily. Short of a few tough cheap fights, most of Dawn of the Monster can be conquered with ease if you know the fundamentals of a side-scrolling beat-em-up. It’s getting the high ranking stage clears for the top-tiered power-ups that can be tricky. That means replaying some sections for that coveted A+ or S rank from combos and not getting hit for the majority of the level.
I gravitate towards Megadon’s big damage and slow movement as well as Aegis Prime’s fast movement, but you’re sure to find your favourites among the ferocious four. This is also helped by the simple controls that are tight and responsive; a must for any beat-em-up. I definitely had fun with what’s offered here with the building-smashing and super moves-chaining, not to mention using Aegis Prime’s karate jump kicks for closing gaps between enemies. Still, it’s probably because I adore 2D beat-em-ups especially when they’re this slickly-made and tailored.
Tooth & Claw

Dawn of the Monsters is simplistic beat-em-up fun and as standard as they come from first impressions. It’s not going to change your mind about repetitive side-scrollers, especially with its purposely weighty and slow feel. However, you cannot fault its dedicated design, presentation, and style, which is plentiful here. It’s catered for people who like 2D beat em ups and kaiju-filled games; a narrow niche but one that will be happy with Dawn of the Monsters, especially if you can get one more person for some co-op monster-brawling against the AI.
If you want to see a version of SNK’s King of the Monsters but with good solid controls, a lovely art style, and stylistic gravity-inducing fun action, you cannot go wrong with 13AM Games’ best co-op tribute to kaiju and tokusatsu films.
Pros

Fun methodical beat-em-up action.
Lovely art direction & music.
Better experience with co-op.

Cons

May be too slow for some.
Can get easy at times.

Final Score: 80/100
Review copy provided by WayForward.


Overwatch New Hero Preview: Ashe Is The DPS We’ve Asked For

You’ve seen her in the BlizzCon 2018 opening ceremony during the Overwatch segment. Now let’s take a deep look at Elizabeth Caledonia “Calamity” Ashe, or just Ashe.
Voiced by Jennifer Hale, the 39-year-old silver-haired gang leader of the Deadlock is Overwatch’s 29th Hero!
Quick Background
According toÂ Overwatch’s official website, Ashe, born into privilege jumps into battle accompanied by her omnic butler by the name of Bob. But as fate would have it, sheÂ encounters an outlaw by the name of Jesse Mccree. Ditching her cozy life of wealth and her non-existent parents, Ashe went on to form the Deadlock Gang.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvT9wKCrEyo&w=560&h=315]
Gameplay
Ashe is a DPS character. Her rifle is extremely powerful & as per Overwatch’s standard, the closer you are to the enemy, the more powerful the damage dealt. We are yet to see her actual damage stats, but from the video released, you can see that it only took her about a couple of shots to get rid of other squishy DPS heroes.
Similar to Reaper, Ashe (despite how attractive you may find her to be) is a hero that you do not want to be up close and personal with. I’m looking forward to seeing her damage stats so I can compare her damage with Reaper’s when going face to face.
Ashe’s kit can be summarized to be a combination of several other heroes’ skills. With her main weapon/ primary fire – Viper,Â Ashe can fire several quick shots, while also enabling her to aim down iron sights for more precise shots (Hanzo much?). Coach Gun knocks back the enemies, much like Brigitte’s Whip Shot or Pharah’s Concussive Blast can be used to either disorient her enemies or as a quick getaway card.

Like McCree, Ashe is more of a close-ranged DPS and isn’t much on flanking duties. However her Dynamite could be fatal for enemies clustered in the backline. From the looks of things, the Dynamite can be detonated at will, and deals a burn damage to enemies affected by it -Â much like Widowmaker’s Poison Mine.
B.O.B, the butler, is probably one of the most interesting and unique Ultimate we’ve ever seen in Overwatch. I often joked with my friends that Overwatch should introduce a summoning as an ultimate, like in Final Fantasy (I was secretly hoping Brigitte being able to summon Jetpack Cat as her ultimate).
Blizzard finally granted my wish as Ashe literally summons Bob the omnic butler as her Ultimate. Acting like a programmed, personal Doomfist, Bob juggles enemies in his path, finishing them off with his arm cannon.
Jeff Kaplan mentioned that Ashe is a character that requires advanced player mechanical skill. The Overwatch hero catalogue rates her character 2 out of 3 stars on the Hero pageÂ , on par with the likes of Tracer and D.va.
How Does She Fit In?
Realizing how much players been having problems countering Brigitte lately, Blizzard purposely showed how Brigitte could easily be countered by Ashe in the heroes reveal video. She may very well be the counter to the GOATS meta currently dominating the competitive scene. Her Dynamite decimating clustered enemies, while her Coach Gun isolates squishies for quick picks.
Combining her & Reaper could prove deadly for the high durability and high vitality meta where you need an opening and high damage count to crack down the GOATS comp.
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With the quick fire and precise aiming as an option coupled with the ability to zoom in for better accuracy, she could as well be an anti-Pharah & anti-CarpeÂ anti-Widowmaker unit. Personally, I see her less as a hit-scan, but more of close to middle range DPS.
Due to her lack of mobility, flanking may not be her strongest suit. She’s more of a frontline type, the one that supports Reinhardt or Orissa up close. DPS players who enjoy approaching team fights head-on would very much enjoy playing as Ashe.
Enemy Support mains would be wise to keep an eye for her whereabouts and stay outside of her line of sight. Tanks have to always be alert for high skilled Ashe players or risk seeing a quick wipeout of their backlines.
Stay tuned to Kakuchopurei as we’ll definitely dish out more information once she’s available on the PTR servers.


Fast & Furious Hobbs & Shaw Writer Will Address Justice For Han

If you’re a fan of The Fast & The Furious films and keep track of its lore, and we’re saying this with a straight face, you may feel iffy at the fact that former villain Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) is now positioned as a hero in the latest car-slash-espionage-slash-action film entry. Last we recall, he was the guy who killed beloved F&F character Han (Sung Kang) in the mid-credits scene of The Fast & Furious 6.Â And also tried to kill main F&F characters Brian and Mia in The Fast & Furious 7.
The character had so many fans that the fourth, fifth, and sixth F&F films took place before The Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift so that the creative team can have Han hang around with his crew longer before his demise. So even with all of its bombastic action scenes, will the writers address this damning plot thread that is burning in every F&F fan’s mind? According to screenwriter Chris Morgan, there will be justice for Han. Eventually.
On an Entertainment Weekly interview, Morgan said that the latest film did make nods to Shaw’s heinous act back in parts 6 and 7.

I love â€˜justice for Han.â€™ Sung Kang is a great friend, and Han is a character that I adore. I would say that the super-arc for Deckard Shaw is going to be one of the most interesting, cool, rewarding character arcs in the franchise. Justice for Han is owed. Itâ€™s something we have discussed for a very long time and want to give the right due to. I think the audience will be satisfied and should know itâ€™s coming.
Thereâ€™s a line in Hobbs & Shaw that is right before the battle in Samoa where Shaw says to his sister, â€˜Thereâ€™s things Iâ€™ve done that I have to make amends for.â€™ That line was specifically written and put in there just to let everyone know that he is talking about Han â€” it is on his mind. It tortures him, and heâ€™s going to get to it.

That’s your official answer right there. Whether it’ll be addressed in the latest F&F film or spin-off remains to be seen.


Free Fire Ultrasonic Rave Elite Pass Adds New Cosmetics

Free Fire will be dropping some major beats in its latest Elite Pass (EP), Ultrasonic Rave, bringing a retro hip-hop style aesthetic to the game. The new EP from Garena shines the spotlight on a supercity where music can be used to bring people together or tear them apart in a number of ways.
With other countries trying to steal this technology for themselves, protagonists Ultrasonic Guards Cooper and Candy are tasked with keeping the peace and keeping the cityâ€™s tech out of the hands of outsiders.
Rewards for the Ultrasonic Rave EP include the Stage Master and Starlet skins, the Victory Tune backpack skin, the Mic Drop grenade skin, the Tomb of Boom lootbox skin, the Ultrasonic Rave surfboard, and more.
You can download the game on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store for free.


The Rumble Fish 2 Port Will Be Out This Winter

We previously talked about the classic fighting game The Rumble Fish 2 being ported to current platforms, but didn’t mention which ones. Now we know where and when we can get our fix.
Publisher 3goo and developer Dimps will be releasing The Rumble Fish 2 digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam) this winter. The game will support English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korea, and other languages.
Here’s the official overview of the game:
“As a faithful port of the original game developed for the Atomiswave arcade platform in 2005, The Rumble Fish 2 features all of the hard-hitting 2D fighting game action that endeared so many players to the game in arcades over 15 years ago. This includes an eclectic cast of characters armed with wild, flashy techniques whose visuals are powered by the game’s unique “Smooth Model Animation” system, allowing for exceptionally gorgeous 2D sprite animation on a per-limb basis.
The Rumble Fish 2 will also bring a host of new enhancements and features aimed at hardcore fighting game fans. In addition to a widescreen, 16:9 presentation modernizing the game’s gorgeous graphics and animation, players can hone their skills in the all-new Practice Mode before testing their mettle against rivals all around the world in online player-versus-player battles powered by rollback netcode—a feature considered absolutely essential by top fighting game players. The Practice Mode will allow customization of AI and gauges for a better learning experience. Hardcore fans can also look forward to reveling in a smattering of character art, music, behind-the- scenes production materials, and more in the all-new Gallery mode.”
The Rumble Fish 2 came out in 2005 and was quite a fighting game in a period of time when the genre was barren. To get a clear idea of what it played like, check out the tool-assisted gameplay and EVO Japan 2020 tournament videos below.


[Report] PS Plus August 2019 Free Games Leaked

We’re still well over half a month away until August 2019 but there are reports claiming that the PS Plus free games for next month have already been leaked ahead of schedule. Last month, subscribers received Detroit Become Human: Digital Deluxe Edition and Horizon Chase Turbo.
According to the screenshots posted by Glitched Africa, two PS4 titles have appeared as free with those tiny PS Plus logos, signifying that they’re part of the PS Plus free games offering. These two games are Star Wars Battlefront 2 and EA Sports UFC 3.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is a logical choice especially considering that Star Wars hype is increasing and reaching a fever pitch as we get closer to the release of Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order in November and the highly-anticipated Star Wars Episode IX The Rise Of Skywalker in December later this year.

Meanwhile, EA Sports UFC 3 is a relatively-recent MMA-based fighting game, having been released earlier last year in February 2018. These games are often less popular than wrestling titles, but they’re interesting to see all the same.

Despite the doubtful photographic evidence, it’s pretty unlikely that both of the PS Plus August 2019 games will be titles from EA, especially with the publisher planning to launch its EA Access service for the first time on the PS4 later this month on 24 July 2019.
Even if the leak turns out to be true, it’s possible that Asian PS Plus subscribers will only receive one of these two games, or completely different ones, since the lineup usually varies from region to region.
We’ll have to wait until later this month to see if the rumours are true. Sony will likely keep mum without confirming or denying the leaks, so let’s just take this with a grain of salt for now.


Watchmen HBO Showrunner Reveals New Superhero’s Name & More Details

Thereâ€™s still a lot of mystery surrounding HBOâ€™s Watchmen despite the fact that it will be releasing next month. That’s partly due to showrunner Damon Lindelof’s secretive nature, but due to a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, we now know a lot more about the upcoming series.
The main protagonist of HBO’s Watchmen will be Regina King’s Angela Abar, whose superhero alter ego has been revealed as Sister Night. She will be one of the new vigilantes to sprout 30 years after the events of the original graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons.
In this alternate history version of America, fossil fuel is no longer the primary energy source. Instead, cars run on electricity, thanks to the innovations of Doctor Manhattan decades earlier. Mobile phones and social media are banned, while Robert Redford has been the president for the past three decades.
Politics will play a major part in the world of HBO’s Watchmen, specifically the introduction of two fictional legislative acts. This includes the Victims Of Racial Violence Legislation, which is the lifetime tax exemption for victims of (and the direct descendants of) racial injustice throughout Americaâ€™s history, the most important of which is the Tulsa massacre of 1921 (which is not fictional and really did happen in the real world).
Another is the Defense of Police Act or DoPA, which allows police to hide their face behind masks because they were being targeted by terrorist organizations for protecting the victimsÂ who are part of the Victims Of Racial Violence Legislation. Regina King’s Abella Abar AKA Sister Night will probably be part of this, which means that she is likely a state-sanctioned vigilante of sorts.
Lindelof also described HBO’s Watchmen as less a deconstruction of the superhero myth and more a psychological dissection of those who would go as far as to dress up and commit vigilante acts.
He said:

“In Watchmen, nobody has superpowers â€” the only super-powered individual is Dr. Manhattan and heâ€™s not currently on the planet.
In The Boys, you have superpowered individuals in capes that can shoot lasers out of their eyes and fly around and have feats of strength and turn invisible.
Nobody on Watchmen can do that.
So I felt like we wouldnâ€™t be deconstructing the superhero myth because all the characters in Watchmen are just humans who play dress up.
It would be more interesting to ask psychological questions about why do people dress up, why is hiding their identity a good idea, and there are interesting themes to explore here when your mask both hides you and shows you at the same time â€” because your mask is actually a reflection in yourself.
Whatâ€™s the trauma an individual has that goes into the mask they wear?
All that felt Watchmen-y to me.
Again, these are not original ideas, but ones I thought were timely when we all have these different identities in code now.”

HBO’s Watchmen is slated to premiere on 20 October 2019. In the meantime, check out the latest trailer below.
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Gainax President Arrested For Snapping Nude Pics & Violating Teen

Gainax is a Japanese animation studio best known for making several of the best mecha anime in history, including Neon Genesis Evangelion. Its President, 50-year-old Tomohiro Maki, has been arrested by the police pending an investigation into allegations that he took nude pictures of a teenage girl.
Maki has also been accused of violating the victim, touching her by massaging her leg, according to a report by Mainichi. He defended himself by claiming that he was apparently training her for the entertainment industry.
The events in question were reportedly said to have occurred earlier this year in February 2019 at an apartment in Tokyo. At that particular time, Maki was searching for voice talent, for which his own apartment was dubbed â€œProduction Womenâ€™s Dormitoryâ€ (Purodakushon Jyoshiryou or ãƒ—ãƒãƒ€ã‚¯ã‚·ãƒ§ãƒ³å¥³åå¯®) to fulfil that purpose.
The accused has denied all allegations, except for taking the girl’s pictures. He said (via Kotaku):

â€œI was asked so I took the photos.
The truth is different.â€

Maki was only recently promoted to President of Gainax in October 2019. This will likely be a stain not only on Gainax but for Maki in particular, as scandals like these never truly go away, especially if the accused is found guilty of his crimes.
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William Gibson’s Alien 3 Script Will Be Adapted Into A Dark Horse Comic

Back in the 80s, Fox approached William Gibson to pen a script for Alien 3. He came up with his own version of the sci-fi horror story where his cyberpunk vision and political undertones came into play.
To sum it up, the Sulaco crew are intercepted by a nation called the Union of Progressive Peoples who populate a much larger country-sized space station. The nation itself has internal political struggles between governments, which involves them fighting control over the xenomorph as a biological weapon to turn the tide of war. Apart from the inevitable happening -xenomorphs outbreak, a lot of people dying, you know the drill- Gibson’s script touches upon the moral and sociological implications concerning said struggle.
Much like how James Cameron took Aliens in a slightly different direction, so too would Gibson with this Alien story. Unfortunately, Fox Studios canned that idea and went with a more traditional-if-flawed approach. The Gibson Alien movie became the stuff of legends, so much so that the script will be getting a comic book series adaptation thanks to Dark Horse Comics.
According to a CBR report, artist Johnnie Christmas will be doing the art. The series is slated for a 7 November release. Gibson stated in that same report that he would never have thought that his script would come to fruition.
“When your first contracted screenplay (or screenplay of any kind, in my case) isnâ€™t produced, but the film is eventually made with a different screenplay, retaining nothing of yours but a barcode tattoo on the back of a characterâ€™s neck, the last thing you ever expect is to see yours beautifully adapted and realized, decades later, in a different medium, by an artist of Johnnie Christmasâ€™ caliber.
Itâ€™s a wonderful experience, and I have no doubt that Johnnieâ€™s version, which adheres almost entirely to the script, delivers more of my material to the audience than any feature film would have been likely to do.”
Sounds exciting, eh? Here are some pages from the upcoming adaptation.


Tim Burton To Visit Malaysia To Open Exhibition Of His Kooky Works

Filmmaker, director, and auteur Tim Burton is going to visit Malaysia for the first time to open The World of Tim Burton exhibition on 21st March (via Malay Mail).
The director and producer of such hits such as Beetlejuice, Batman (1989), The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, and Ed Wood (as well as making Michael Keaton a household name) will be there for fans in Malaysia at the exhibition, which is at The Pavilion Bukit Jalil. The showcase will feature 540 unique items from Burton’s personal collection and showcases his artistic journey from early concept art to current film projects like Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children and the Wednesday Netflix TV show.
So how much is a ticket to the show?
The exhibition tickets will vary, from RM88 for general admission to RM68 for children, students, and senior citizens. The VIP ticket package is priced at RM1,500 and will be available for sale on 25 February (this Saturday). There will only be 100 of these tickets.
The exhibition will be open to the public from 21st March to 30 July. You can buy the tickets here. Meanwhile, you can check out some pictures and artworks below to give you an idea of what to expect from the auteur’s twisted mind.


Brawlhalla’s WWE Superstars Roster Grows With Latest Additions

More WWE superstars are set to join the roster of Brawlhalla. Ubisoft has announced that WWE Superstars Roman Reigns, The Undertaker and Asuka along with WWE Hall of Famer â€œMacho Manâ€ Randy Savage are new additions as part of the Epic Crossovers beginning today.
These new WWE superstars join the likes of previously-added Dwayne â€œThe Rockâ€ Johnson, John Cena, current Raw Womenâ€™s Champion Becky Lynch and Xavier Woods. Players can also look forward to Brawldown returning as the Brawl of the Week, which contains a ring, breakable tables and fun rope physics.
The following WWE Superstar Epic Crossovers will be available for 300 Mammoth coins each:

â€œMacho Manâ€ Randy Savage is an Epic Crossover for Ulgrim.

OH YEAH! Macho Man uses chairs, flexing and his big smile to defeat opponents.

The Undertaker is an Epic Crossover for Thor.

The Deadman uses his urn to teleport around the stage and smite his foes.

Asuka is an Epic Crossover for Queen Nai.

The Empress of Tomorrow uses her fans and mask in her battles in Valhalla.

Roman Reigns is an Epic Crossover for Teros.

The Big Dog uses even bigger punches to take out his enemies.

BrawlhallaÂ is out now for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. In the meantime, check out the trailer below.
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Get Your KOF On With The Neo Geo World Tour 2018 In Malaysia

It’s good to be an SNK fan in Malaysia, especially if you’re into The King of Fighters and Metal Slug. And wouldn’t you know it: there’s a Neo Geo-themed tournament on the horizon next month.
According to a post fromÂ Mohd Aliffa of FV Esports, the Neo Geo World Tour 2018: Malaysia Stop tournament will be held at Berjaya Times Square on June 23. The tournament will be held in conjunction with the Game And Anime Expo (GAX) that is held at the same venue on June 23 and 24.
More event details are below, plus an official poster:

Time: 10am – 10pm
Venue fee: RM20
Games: The King of Fighters XIV, The King of Fighters ’98, Metal Slug (score/time attack for the first stage)
Registration link:
https://smash.gg/tournament/neo-geo-world-tour-malaysia-stop

The champions of both the KOF XIV and KOF ’98 tourneys will be rewarded with a return flight ticket to Hong Kong, and thus given the chance to compete in the Neo Geo World Tour Grand Finals tournament with the rest of the fighters from all over the world.
We do wonder why the organizers picked the original Metal Slug when the obvious choices for these sort of score trials are Metal Slug X and Metal Slug 3. Ah well, we shouldn’t complain when Neo Geo-focused tournaments are a rarity these days.


Here’s Why The New JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Spin-Off Is A Great Idea

The November issue of Ultra Jump magazine announced the first spin-off manga for the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series that may not be a one-off (like the Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan manga).
The spin-off will focus on Book 4’s main character and setting: Josuke Higashikata and Mirioh Town. The manga will take place before Josuke’s stand is called Crazy Diamond. The spin-off will be written by Kouhei Kadono (Boogiepop Phantom) and drawn by Tasuku Karasuma (No Guns Life).
Why This Spin-Off Is A Great Idea

Personally, I really enjoyed the antics of Josuke and his Crazy Diamond stand, with him just doing stupid school shenanigans with his pals. With the story and artwork from Kadono and Karasuma, it’s sure as hell going to be a wacky fun ride, seeing as the setting of Morioh Town is out of the ordinary.
However, I also hope the manga spin-off touches on what happened after the ending of Book 4, showcasing everyone’s lives a few years while the Golden Wind and Stone Ocean storylines are going on.
On a related note, Hirohiko Araki’s JoJolion will launch a JOJOLANDS manga title at a later date, which is clearly the follow-up to the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series. The recent story arc, JoJolion (Book 8) recently concluded on 17th September. The anime adaptation of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean will premiere on Netflix this December.


New Era Collaborates With Rainbow Six Siege To Bring New Collector’s Items

New Era has announced its newest collaboration with Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege to bring a new cap, figurines and a reusable mask.
The American headwear brand has teamed up with game developer Ubisoft for the first time, for the launch of a Golden Set, based on Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. The set includes the latest 9Forty cap, a Chibi game character figurine, and a reusable mask. With their unique designs, and stylish colour scheme of black and gold, combined with the exciting gameplay elements of Rainbow Six, this set is a must-have collectable for gaming fans.

				Castle

				Maverick

				Glaz

This season, New Era collaborates with Ubisoft for the first time to launch the Rainbow Six-themed Golden Set. The crossover set is sealed inside a black and gold box, which is adorned with an array of game elements. The set includes a random Chibi game character figurine, a mini caricature version of Glaz, Castle or Maverick in a matte gold design.

Also included in the set is the new 9Forty cap – the satin material gives the body of the hat a special shine, that is contrasted against the pure black logo on the front and on the side. Designed with a curved shape that compliments the wearer’s face shape, the simple and versatile design is easy to style, adding a sense of fashion effortlessly. On top of these, the Golden Set also comes with a mask matching the tone. The black and gold colour scheme is eye-catching, and the three-dimensional, sculptural cut makes it fit comfortably on the wearer regardless of face shape. The mask is washable, and the inner layer is made of white cotton, which is gentle on the skin and offers more comfort. There is also a pocket for the filter to provide better air filtration. Put on the limited-edition Rainbow Six 9Forty mask to transform into a special operator in real life and steal the spotlight.
Rainbow Six Siege-themed Golden Set is limited to 300 sets worldwide and will be available in Singapore on 2 December, and available in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines on 13 January 2023. The set will be launching in Singapore at Culture Cartel 2022.
The set will also be available on Ubisoft‘s Official Shops on Shopee:

Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Taiwan


Analog Admiration: 5 New Board Games To Look Forward To In 2018

Despite living in the age of MMOs and digital games, nothing quite compares to the comfort of moving a miniature across a board or the satisfaction of drawing and revealing that one card you desperately needed.
Whether youâ€™re a diehard Arkham Horror collector or a casual Scrabble player, here are 5 board games that should be on your shelves.
Stuffed Fables

Newly released, the premise of Stuffed Fables is unique and aww-inducing â€“ players are stuffed toys who must journey to save their beloved child from certain evil. Perfect for those who bawled at the end of Toy Story 3.
In Stuffed Fables, players explore a world filled with both beauty and peril. Jumping across conveyor belts, steering a racing wagon down a hill or engaging in melee battles are just some of the challenges that our heroic stuffed toys will face.
Driven by player choices and conveying a childlike sense of wonder, playing Stuffed Fables is akin to reliving your favourite childrenâ€™s storybook.
Find out more about Stuffed Fables: https://www.plaidhatgames.com/store/2200
ELO Darkness

A completely customizable strategy card-drafting game, ELO Darkness boasts over 600 cards, custom miniatures and a MOBA-inspired, 3-Lane gameboard.
Pitting players against each other with a 40-card deck per player, each deck features five heroes from five different classes. Players can customize their deck according to preferred play style and team, with tons of possibilities to choose from. No two games will ever be quite the same!
In order to win, players have to invade their opponentâ€™s base, destroy enemy towers and break through one of the Lanes on the board. Great for you Magic: the Gathering fans out there.
Preorder ELO Darkness now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/reggiegames/elo-darkness-0

Betrayal Legacy

Are you a glutton for punishment? Look no further than this ominous-looking creation.
Betrayal Legacy marries two of board gamingâ€™s most prominent designs – as popularized by Betrayal at House on the Hill and Risk Legacy – to create a spooky tale of characters who canâ€™t just leave well enough alone.
Fans of narrative games will be pleased with Betrayal Legacyâ€™s story-driven system. Instead of random characters, however, players now represent different families. Different characters from each family come into play every chapter to explore a horror-movie-trope house, with the results and possible add-ons of previous games being brought over to the current one.
Though Betrayal Legacy may come across as just another Legacy game at first glance, this crossover actually makes sense â€“ if â€˜senseâ€™ equates to â€˜exploring a haunted house again and againâ€™. This is a must-get for horror aficionados or fans of the parent genres.
Find out more about Betrayal Legacy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240196/betrayal-legacy
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Batman: Gotham City Chronicles

Our favourite broody billionaire needs no introduction, especially if this gameâ€™s Kickstarter results are anything to go by – Batman: Gotham City Chronicles achieved over $4M in funding, far exceeding its goal of $500K. And yes, the game is officially licensed by DC Comics.
A miniatures skirmish game built for 2-4 players, the rules are adapted from Monolithâ€™s Conan board game and features classic Batman heroes and villains facing off in crime-capital Gotham. One player controls a villain and plays as the Mastermind, while the remaining players play as Batman and his allies. Players spend energy throughout the course of the game to perform actions but must manage their finite store of energy carefully.
With its gorgeous artwork and strategic gameplay, Batman: Gotham City Chronicles brings to mind Arkham Asylum and the Dark Knight trilogy rather than George Clooneyâ€™s bat nipples. And weâ€™re incredibly okay with this.
Batman: Gotham City Chronicles is still available for late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/806316071/batmantm-gotham-city-chronicles
My Little Scythe

Veteran board gamers may find this particular title familiar. Thatâ€™s because the My Little Scythe boardÂ game is based on the print-and-play family-friendly version game of the same name, which was adapted from the award-winning area-control board game Scythe. Phew!
Suitable for group sizes between 1-6, players control animal miniatures in the world of Pomme. In order to be crowned the winner, players have to earn 4 trophies out of 8 possible categories. Trophies can be earned by completing quests, delivering gems and apples to Castle Everfree, making friends or even engaging in pie fights!
Whether youâ€™re a closet brony, a family looking for a break from Monopoly or a seasoned D&D adventurer, My Little Scythe is a pretty goodÂ (and safe) choice.
Preorder My Little Scythe now: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/my-little-scythe/
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Are there any other board games youâ€™re looking forward to that we missed out on? Let us know in the comments!


Here’s Your First Look At Marvel’s The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, WandaVision, & Loki

During Super Bowl Sunday, Marvel released our first look at the upcoming Disney Plus TV series that will be debuting exclusively on the streaming service, including The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, WandaVision and Loki. It’s a brief teaser trailer, so we only see a glimpse of each show.
In The Falcon And The Winter Soldier footage, we see Sam Wilson AKA The Falcon throwing the shield at a tree, either training his Captain America skills or doing so angrily while pissed off at something. In another scene, the Falcon gets pursued by hang gliding men while Bucky Barnes confronts Baron Zemo, reprised by Daniel Bruhl.

In the WandaVision footage, we see Scarlet Witch and Vision in a seemingly happy married life, which is clearly a reality somehow created by Wanda herself. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a split second of the Scarlet Witch in her original comics-accurate costume.

In the Loki footage, we only see Loki being imprisoned somewhere, saying that he will “burn this place to the ground.”

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is coming to Disney Plus sometime in fall 2020, with WandaVision following suit later this year and Loki probably sometime next year in 2021.
In the meantime, check out the trailer below.
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Steam Reveals Top-Selling & Most-Played Games Of 2020

We’re only a few days away from the end of 2020 and the start of a new year. Steam has unveiled its Best Of 2020 lists, including the top-selling and most-played games of the year.
The Top Sellers category features Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers. However, Steam doesn’t exactly reveal how much revenue that a game has to earn to qualify for a certain level.
The Top Sellers for each level are as follows:
Platinum
Among UsCounter-Strike: Global OffensiveCyberpunk 2077Destiny 2Doom EternalDOTA 2Fall GuysGrand Theft Auto VMonster Hunter: WorldPlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsRed Dead Redemption 2Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Gold
Baldurâ€™s Gate IIIDead By DaylightCivilization VIPhasmophobiaWarframeThe Elder Scrolls OnlineArk: Survival EvolvedCrusader Kings IIIHalo The Master Chief CollectionBorderlands 3Sea Of ThievesMount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Silver
Path Of ExileHadesAssassinâ€™s Creed OdysseyCities: SkylinesEuro Truck Simulator 2The Witcher IIIPlanet ZooStellarisTeam Fortress 2RustWar ThunderMicrosoft Flight SimulatorRaftTotal Warhammer II
Bronze
Apex LegendsDonâ€™t Starve TogetherMetro ExodusDeep Rock GalacticLords MobileMarvelâ€™s AvengersSatisfactoryFallout 4No Manâ€™s SkyEuropa Universalis IVRimworldHearts Of Iron IVDying LightOri And The Will Of The WispsPummel PartySmiteTotal War: Three KingdomsThe ForestResident Evil 3The Hunter: Call Of The WildThe Sims 4Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderCommand & Conquer Remastered CollectionYu-Gi-Oh Duel LinksStar Wars SquadronTabletop SimulatorGTFONBA 2K20NBA 2K21The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimStardew ValleySekiro: Shadows Die TwiceFIFA 21Human Fall FlatGroundedRemnant: Fall The AshesHunt: ShowdownFallout 76Horizon: Zero DawnAge Of Empires IIDark Souls IIIFarming Simulator 19World Of WarshipsDivinity Original Sin IIDragon Ball Z KakarotFootball Manager 21Far Cry 5Risk Of RainDayZPersona 4 GoldenHalf-Life: AlyxTemtemCall Of Duty Black Ops IIConan ExilesAmerican Truck SimulatorWolcen BloodtrailArma III
Meanwhile, the Most Played games on Steam include:
Most Played
Among UsCounter-Strike: Global OffensiveCyberpunk 2077Destiny 2DOTA 2Grand Theft Auto VLife Is Strange 2Monster Hunter: WorldMount & Blade II: BannerlordPlayerUnknown’s BattlegroundsTerraria
The rest of the categories include New Releases, Early Access Grads, Best Of VR, and Controller Games. You can check them all out by heading on over to this page.
The Steam Winter Sale is still going on and will only end on 6 January GMT+8. If you’re not sure what games to grab, check out our picks and highlights of the best deals here.


Final Fantasy 16 Demo Launches This Evening In Malaysia & Singapore

The moment has come for Final Fantasy fans to play the 16th mothership title, at least in demo form.
The Final Fantasy 16 demo will be coming out later today (12 June) at 4pm GMT+8 (Malaysia, Singapore, The Philippines) exclusively for PlayStation 5. The demo will feature 2 hours of the game’s prologue and you can carry your demo save over to the full game when that comes out on 22nd June. Basically Square Enix’s past demos have been leading up to this; see Octopath Traveler 2, Bravely Default 2, and Live-A-Live remake for proof of this.
In addition, a special battle demo will be available to play after you’re done with the prologue demo. This features Clive and Eikon battles.
Check out the pre-launch livestream below, which is happening as we’re typing all this out.


Here’s Your First Look At Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Remember the last 20 minutes of Gareth Edwards’ 2014 Godzilla movie? Yeah, those were awesome times that almost saved the rest of the film. Seeing Godzilla kicking ass and firing his atomic breath is a sight to behold.
That iconic atomic fire-breathing bit is the first thing Warner Bros. & Legendary Pictures are revealing in this Entertainment Weekly exclusive.

Beautiful.
So what’s the actual movie about? Let’s break it down.

5 years after the 2014 Godzilla movie, people are still talking about his monumental appearance. Of course, new monsters will be appearing like Godzilla series mainstays Rodan, Mothra, and my three-headed pal King Ghidorah.Â
The film stars Vera Farmiga, Kyle Chandler, and Millie Bobby Brown. Vera plays a scientist who works for the beast-hunting organization Monarch and Millie plays her daughter. The pair are captured by a mysterious organization who has plans for the aforementioned monsters. Most likely a battle royale.
The sequel is directed by Michael Dougherty, who helmed past films like Krampus and Trick’rTreat.
Michael said the film will have ties to the 2020 Godzilla vs. King Kong. “Itâ€™s not like weâ€™re bending over backwards to introduce Kong,” he said, “but thereâ€™s definitely some bread crumbs.”

In any case, we will hear more news and maybe even get a trailer for the film next week at San Diego Comic Con 2018. Godzilla: King of the Monsters will be out 31st May 2019.Â