The Marvels Teaser Trailer Switches It Up With Carol, Kamala, And Monica

Three’s company, as highlighted by Marvel Studios with this teaser drop of its upcoming 3-lead lady film The Marvels.
The upcoming superheroine film features Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), and Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani). The premise is that whenever any of the Captain Marvels/Ms. Marvels use their powers, they swamp places with one another. The crux of the film is figuring out why this is happening, while the trio have to work together to solve this space-laden problem.
And to recap: Kamala Khan is a mutant, and Monica has issues about Carol being infrequently in her life. And yes, Kamala Khan’s awesome family is in the midst of all this, with visits from SHIELD and Monica.
The Marvels is directed by Nia Dacosta (Candyman), and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Zawe Ashton, Park Seo-joon, and Goose the Cat. The film is slated for a 10th November release. Check out the full trailer below, complete with one of the best Beastie Boys song ever made.


Tips & Tricks For Playing Apex Legends [Update]

Update (21/2/19): Added Havoc Rifle.
Update (19/2/19): Additional tips on map traversal and weaponry.
Update (12/2/19): We’ve updated this guide with more survival and tactical tips for you Legends out there. Have fun and may the Allfather bless you.
Update (9/2/19): Added detailed microtransactions guide. Yes, you can play this game free-of-charge; don’t worry.
Enjoyed PUBG but wished it was more fast-paced and had that Respawn Entertainment sci-fi team-based touch? Then you should play the heck out of Apex Legends: it’s free, it’s pretty fun, and it’s a lovely twist to the battle royale mechanic.
Here’s a quick guide to get you started.
Learn to Combo Moves
Octane

Pick Your Favourite Legend
There are 8 legends to pick from, each with their own different team skills and loadouts. Just go with your heart and pick whoever looks the coolest. If you want to play support, pick Lifeline.
If you are a camper who likes to sneak up and ambush people, just pick Bloodhound and share the buff with your compatriots. At the very least, play all of them before making your final choice.
Pick Legends To Complement Your Team
Since this battle royale game is team-based, you may want to pick a hero to complement the current team setup. Think about good ability combos; perhaps having the defense-oriented Gibraltar can help keep your pal’s Lifeline alive a little longer.
Plan Your Group Drop-In
When you start a game, you’re tossed into a squad with two other players. Usually when that happens, the game randomly assigns jumpmaster duties to one person; he/she determines which place to start at on the map. Of course, you can pass the dubious task to another if you don’t want to be jumpmaster.
You can also split up from your jumpmaster and jump to another spot alone, but do this only if you know your way around. Lone teammates die faster when picked apart.
Figure Out The Best Drop-In Points
So far, The Bunker, The Pit, and the Airbase (northwest side of the map) are the best spots if you want good loot for the fight. Conversely, you might want to avoid those spots and opt for the Cascades or Hydro Dam since you’re more likely to find more enemies at the aforementioned northwest spots.

Sort Out Weapon Types
In Apex Legends, there are a ton of guns to keep track off. If you’re familiar with Titanfall 2, you’re in luck: all of them are from that awesome game. If you’re still overwhelmed, just be sure to figure out weapon types instead of specific weapons. It’s always good to have a shotgun or pistol handy, regardless of what model you’re holding.
Know Your Loot Currency
There are three types of currencies in Apex Legends.

Crafting Material: you can find these in loot crates. These are used to unlock character skins. You get loot crates when you level up.
Legend Tokens: you can get these by winning and completing matches. These help you unlock new weapons and store-exclusive weapon skins.
Apex Coins: you can only get these by spending real money. If you’re impatient, you can opt for this. Otherwise, you should just focus on the former two currencies.

Scroll to the bottom for a gist on Apex Legends’ microtransactions.
Be On The Move
Apex Legends’ fast movement system means you have to be on the run and always ziplining from one hiding spot to another asap. Crouching while sprinting allows you to slide; use this so that you can get around faster and also to reduce your hitbox when in a gunfight. Slide on a slope to gain extra speed.

Communicate Well
Apex Legends has a bunch of nifty communication tools in case you’re not in the mood to talk. Here’s a breakdown:

Pressing the Middle Mouse Button/R1/Right Bumper lets you mark a location.
Double-tapping it allows you to mark a location where you’ve spotted an enemy.
You can say “yes” to a player suggestion by tapping the same button once when hovering over another player. Tap twice to say “no”.
Tapping the button when over an item will let you mark it for your team.

Get A Balloon Boost
Get around faster with the launchpad balloon. Several launchpads/balloons are placed throughout the map and you can use these contraptions as quick methods of getting across the landscape, or to make quick getaways. Launching yourselves at the top of the balloon triggers your rocket boost momentarily – just like during exfil. You can also use these to reposition quickly if you find yourself in a hot drop.
But be warned – you will leave yourself vulnerable to enemy fire. It’s akin to using a zip line – just be aware of your surroundings.
Use The Following Weapons
These are more of our preferred weapons which somehow doubles up as the most powerful ones you can get while scrounging. Note: We purposely left out the Kraber sniper rifle and the Mastiff shotgun as they are only obtainable via supply drops.
Without further ado, here are our highly recommended weapons:
1. R-301 Carbine. Ammo type: Light.Â
Super stable when shooting – it’s like you’re using a laser weapon which rewards great aimers. The high firing rate helps a ton in shredding out your enemies and their shields enabling quick kills as well. The light ammo is the most ubiquitous in the map so you won’t have much issues in stocking them up.
2. Wingman Hand Cannon. Ammo type: HeavyÂ
Another rewarding weapon. The Wingman deals 45 bodyshot damage and double of that for headshots. While the standard magazine is pretty small at six, you can upgrade it all the way to 12 which allows you to outgun enemies using an AR.
3.Â  Peacekeeper Shotgun. Ammo type: ShotgunÂ
Much more forgiving compared to the Wingman due to its spread, the Peacekeeper rewards sharpshooters with its choke attachment which focuses the pellets into a narrower spread, thus dealing a slug-like damage effect. Extremely deadly up close when in the right hands.
Bonus: Don’t bother picking the following up unless you’re extremely desperate:Â Mozambique (HA!),Â Hemlok, Re-45 pistol.Â These weapons have a mixture of low damage, small magazine, high recoil and overall, most unrewarding weapons in the game so far.
Havoc Rifle: this new weapon in the latest 21 February update uses energy ammo. It is similar to the light machine gun Devotion but with some quirks.

While it uses full auto firing by default, using the Selectfire Receiver mode will make it fire single-shot energy beams like a souped-up sniper rifle. The best part? It’s a hitscan attack, meaning that it has no travel time. The Turbocharger mod will remove the rev-up time for the Havoc, enabling it to fire at top speed by default.
Sliders Rule
Always we mean ALWAYS slide whenever you can. Not only does it improve your speed tremendously, it significantly reduces your profile making you a harder target to hit. An extra tip would be to press the jump button at the end of each slide for that added boost in momentum.
Hoard Items. Even If You Don’t Need Them.
Ok this is a bit on the devious yet strategic side of things. Say you’ve settled with your two guns – one using a heavy ammo and the other, shotgun ammo – and came across a loot spot with tons of weapon which you have no interest in using. Do you leave them alone, or do you snap up the ammo?
Sacrificing an inventory slot to hoard unused bullets may be a gamechanger in a game where ammunition are at the premium. Ever found yourself scrounging for bullets to only dump that favored gun because you were unable to find adequate amounts of lead?
Stick Together
Unlike other battle royale games, Apex Legends puts extra emphasis on squad battles so even if you’re solo-queuing, you will be paired with two other players and this newly minted squad will most likely go head on against other pre-formed squads. Ditch that lone-wolf attitude – no matter how enticing that option to jump out of the drop ship solo -as there’s almost zero percent chance of you winning the game on your own.
Land A.S.A.P By Maximizing Your Drop Speed
As all battle royale games go, it’s a race to the surface at the start of each new round. Whether it’s at the far edge of the map or right underneath the drop ship, hitting the ground the soonest will give you that extra edge against the others – the first dude with the gun will rule the landing area. Take note of the speed indicator on the left side of your screen which shows how fast you are dropping. Pushing your thumbstick forward (W on PC) will accelerate your descent while pulling it back to level your character more horizontally will make them glide further at reduced speeds.
Know Your Guns – And their Recoil
Each gun in Apex Legends come with a pre-determined recoil pattern which once mastered, will play a huge role in the outcomes of a firefight. Head to the practice range to get a better feel of your favorite gun’s recoil so you can counter them effectively especially for weapons with high rate of fire. With ammunition being at a premium in this game, you don’t want to waste a magazine onto a nearby tree, would you?
Know The Visual Cues
As each round progresses, there will be random, public drops in the game which goes alongside requested drops from other players. Take note that public drops will appear with blue rings in your mini map so if you see a requested drop within your vicinity without any blue ring indicator on your map – that’s an enemy Lifeline calling an ult for their squad.
Â Learn Wraith’s Portal Tricks
Wraith’s Moira-like portal movements can be a squad saver especially when you realize that the fight is tilting against your favor. Did you know that you can teleport a downed squad member out of the danger zone or even move through the portal while reviving a teammate?
Apex Legends Microtransaction Guide
Let’s answer all your questions about this game’s F2P system.
Yes, this game is free.
For the price of nothing,Â  you get to play six of the eight characters. To unlock the other two -Caustic and Mirage- you have to spend either 12,000 Legend Tokens (per character), or spend 1,500 Apex Coins for both. The latter is the equivalent of US$15, so technically you’re paying US$15 for the full game.
Yes, the microtransactions are cosmetic and come in loot boxes.
The game’s microtransactions and rewards system are centered around loot boxes called Apex packs. An Apex pack contains one or more of the following: Crafting Metals materials, character skins, weapon skins, banners, poses, quips, and finishers. You need Crafting Metals to build the other aforementioned items.
All these microtransaction items are cosmetic, so they won’t be affecting gameplay at all.
Yes, the item rarities are tiered.
Every loot box includes three items with the following odds:

Rare or better: 100%
Epic or better: 24.8%
Legendary: 7.4%

Best of all, if you win a particular epic or legendary item, it won’t show up as a duplicate in your next loot box. Aside: you can earn up to 45 loot boxes for leveling all the way to the player cap of 100. After that, you’ll have to spend Apex Coins/real money for future loot boxes. Nothing’s free in life, eh?
Yes, there’s a breakdown of Apex Coins.
Here it is:

1,000 Apex Coins: US$9.99
2,150 Apex Coins: US$19.99
4,350 Apex Coins: US$39.99
6,700 Apex Coins: US$59.99
11,500 Apex Coins: US$99.99

And no, before you ask, you can’t earn Apex Coins through normal play. You have to spend real money for it.
Yes, Apex Legends will have a season pass.
Starting March, this game will feature a 3-month long seasonal battle pass that will reward players with season-specific cosmetic items as they rank it up through playing the game. There’s no word on how much the pass will cost though, but it will guarantee players with special seasonal rewards provided they pay the money upfront.
It should be noted that Apex Legends is a free game, so paying for guaranteed rewards for a season pass is anything but egregious.
That’s all we have; it’s a brand-new game, so expect to see more updates to this feature as time goes by. You may even see a protip video or two. So don’t dawdle: go out there and have some battle royale fun!

Update (12/2/19): We’ve updated this guide to include character breakdowns and small insights to their abilities as well as streamers for you to learn from
Apex Legends’ Character Guide
Bloodhound

Bloodhound is your tracker guy. He’s a great addition to the team as he provides valuable intel on an enemy position during close quarter combat, which happens very often in Apex Legends
Passive:Â Tracker
Tactical:Â Eye of the Allfather
Ult:Â Beast of the Hunt
His passive, Tracker, allows Bloodhound to see tracks and traces left by enemies, such as footsteps, used bullets and bleedings so you can gauge the threat level of the surrounding area. Eye of the AllfatherÂ sounds tacky, but this is his main skill to detect enemies in the surrounding area.
This ability can make you see through walls, so it’s a built-in wallhack. A legit one, though. His ult,Â Beast of the Hunt lasts for 30 seconds, causes him to move faster, allowing rush strats, while giving him unobstructed vision and tracking. This could be used in conjunction with Bangalore’s smoke.
Gibraltar

The tank of the squad. Perfect for open fights as he can pop up a makeshift cover for a few precious seconds of healing, or he can carpet the battlefield with lethal mortar strikes, causing enemies to run and break formation.
Passive: Gun Shield
Tactical:Â Dome of Protection
Ult:Â Defensive Bombardment
His passive, Gun Shield, activates when aiming down sight. The body shield blockÂ shots aimed to the upper body, so his legs are still open to shots. This is great to use with a sniper rifle to return fire in a firefight, as this ability reduces the chances of flinching. Dome of Protection is a shield dome in which anyone can move through, but all shots are blockedÂ from both ways.
His ult, Defensive Bombardment, calls upon a rain of mortar to the area he throws a smoke at. This can be used offensively or defensively according to the situation and creativity. One defensive strat when reviving teammates during an opponent’s rush is to plop down the ult at your downed teammate and immediately pop a Dome of Protection, so your squad is invulnerable to the ult but still discouraging any opponents from rushing to make the kill.
Lifeline

The combat medic. Indispensable to a squad and forgiving to new players.
Passive: Combat Medic
Tactical:Â D.O.C. Heal Drone
Ult: Care Package
Her passive, Combat Medic, is a great passive, especially in heated battles. She revives allies quicker while protected by a barrier. The passive also allows her to heal herself 25% quicker. The D.O.C. Heal Drone automatically heals yourself and allies over time.
Her ult, Care Package, calls down a care package filled with high-tier defensive items, are invaluable to a team. Players usually keep a few Ultimate Accelerant on her to boost her ult gauge. Her care package unit can also be used as a makeshift cover in dire situations but be careful when calling your ult, experienced players can differentiate between a drop and Lifeline’s care package.
Pathfinder

The mobility master of the squad. He can set up his ziplines for flank routes or gain access to normally inaccessible vantage points.
Passive: Insider Knowledge
Tactical: Grappling Hook
Ult: Zipline Gun
He can hack survey beacons thanks to his passive,Â Insider Knowledge, for the team to know the location of the next circle. This is useful for teams who want to get the advantage of staying in the circle a few steps ahead of the enemies.
His tactical,Â Grappling Hook, is great for mobility, either in moving around or in CQB. Pathfinder’s ult, theÂ Zipline Gun, allows him to set up a zip line that anyone can ride. His potential is only limited by your creativity.
Wraith

The slippery skirmisher. Probably the hardest to kill due to her escaping abilities.
Passive: Voices from the Void
Tactical: Into the Void
Ult: Dimensional Rift
Voices from the VoidÂ is her early warning system. The passive warns her if someone is nearby. Yes, you can listen to footsteps, but the passive also warns if there are motionless enemies in the area waiting for you. The best part of her passive is that it warns the players if somebody has Wraith in their crosshairs, and you can warn your other teammates too!
Into the VoidÂ allows her to avoid damage while being phased. This ability also boosts her speed slightly. Be warned though, enemies can track you even if you disappear as it leaves a trail. Her ult,Â Dimensional Rift, is a tactical ult in which she links two portal for 60 seconds, allowing anyone to pass between them. This can be used to create flank or escape routes or even create disorientating fights.
Bangalore

The versatile soldier. She can move faster under fire, create clouds of smoke for cover and call down an artillery strike
Passive: Double Time
Tactical: Smoke Launcher
Ult: Rolling Thunder
Her passive, Double Time, causes her to run faster when shot at, perfect to reposition for a better shot or to rush in. Players of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive would be familiar with her tactical ability,Â Smoke Launcher, as it creates a smoke useful for distraction or as use for cover.
Her ult,Â Rolling Thunder, calls down upon an artillery strike which falls down in a straight line where she dropped the ult from. The artillery shells explode after some time, both damaging and suppressing enemies, causing them to have a blurred vision as well as slowed movement. This is great to flush enemies out of cover, or to force enemies to reposition around the battlefield.
Caustic

The area-denial expert. His deadly fumes can be used to push areas or to trap enemies and damage them enough to swoop in for the kill.
Passive: Nox Vision
Tactical: Nox Gas Trap
Ult:Â Nox Gas Grenade
His passive works in tandem with both of his skills, allowing him to see his enemies whenever they are trapped in their smoke. Nox Gas Trap creates a canister which is activated if an enemy steps to close or when shot at. This can be used to block off doors too. Plus, the gas goes through walls and doors, so you can pull this off.
His ult, Nox Gas Grenade, blankets an area with toxic fumes, effectively damaging and slowing down enemies.
Mirage

The trickster. Perfect to play mind games with your opponents.
Passive: Encore!
Tactical: Psyche Out
Ult: Vanishing Act
His passive, Encore!, causes Mirage to go invisible for five seconds while dropping a holo-decoy to confuse enemies. This can work well especially if you have a gold Knockdown Shield so you can self-revive while the enemy is busy shooting the decoy. Psyche OutÂ allows Mirage to send a decoy out. This decoy runs in a straight line and can fish out the enemy fire, revealing their rough location.
His ult,Â Vanishing Act, creates an army of decoys, while Mirage goes invisible. This creates a confusing fight and would buy you a few seconds to escape or to close in to your befuddled enemy.

Streamers to Watch and Learn From
StoneMountain64
His quirky yet informative style could teach you a few ways on the battlefield

WackyJacky101
He was once nicknamed the ‘the PUBG Professor’ as he analysed each weapon, recoil pattern and scope accuracy. He’s now making his way into the world of Apex Legends,Â so keep an eye out his guides and tips. He also posts his gameplay videos which, as the name suggests, are wacky.

Shroud
What would be a streamers list without including the king of streamers, Shroud. He has a talent in battle royale games and you could pickup some of his strategies and playstyle to step up your survival game.

RockyNoHands
If you think the game is impossible, then check this guy out. He’s the epitome of possible. If he can, you CAN!

Valkia
His unabridged guides are useful for new players as well as experienced players. Visit his channel to check out more guides and tips to dominate the Apex Arena.


Neo: The World Ends With You Pins List & Guide

Neo: The World Ends With You features a nifty combat system that revolves around the use of Pins; badges of literal power that grant your group skills to fight. These Pins will help you fight off enemies called Noises and thus help you out of the Reaper’s Game.
Here’s a guide that details how to evolve these Pins and a list of them.
How To Evolve Pins (Most Of Them)
For the majority of pins listed below, you simply need to use the pins in combat. For example, Mom’s Secret Ingredient pin simply needs to hit Level 5 to evolve. Pins require PP (Pin Points), which you earn by using pins in battle in order to level up and reach the evolution requirements.
When you start the game, the pins Evolution will simply read as “Yes” or “No.” However, toward the tail-end of Week 3, you can unlock Marino Orihara’s Social Link, which gives you much more information about each Pin’s evolution.
In fact, this is the only way to evolve some of the pins outside of sheer luck. Until you get Orihara’s link, some pin’s Evolution stat will read as “???” Her link will open up all of the “Evolutionary Secrets” in the game and allow you to see how to evolve these mystery pins.
Once you’ve unlocked Orihara’s Link, it changes the “???” text to a playable character’s name. This tells you which character you need to equip the pin on for the pin to evolve to the next level. For example, Once Upon a Dream will only evolve if equipped onto Fret.

List Of Pins
You can buy the following Pins once they’re unlocked. Keep in mind that this list is still a work-in-progress. We’ll update this as time goes by.
No. 001 – Mom’s Secret Ingredient
Psych: Grenade Launcher. Toss a bomb at the target. Fully charge it to knock the enemy back. Chance of slightly poisoning the enemy.
Power: 392
Reboot: 8 sec
Affinity: Poison
Beatdrop: Toxicity – Strike again when the enemy is poisoned.
Evolution: Yes
How to get: Dropped by Break Stinger (Hard).
No. 002 – A Mysterious Gift
Psych: Grenade Launcher. Toss a bomb at the target. Fully charge it to knock the enemy back. Chance of slightly poisoning the enemy.
Power: 644
Reboot: 8 sec.
Affinity: Poison
Beatdrop: Toxicity – Strike again when the enemy is poisoned.
Evolution: –
How to get: Evolves from Mom’s Secret Ingredient.
No. 003 – Topo The Generous
Psych: Grenade Launcher. Toss a bomb at the target. Fully charge it to knock the enemy back.
Power: 480
Reboot: 9.6s
Affinity: Burst
Beatdrop: Knockback – Strike again when the launched enemy hits a wall.
Evolution: No
How to get: Dropped by Proto Puffer (Easy).
No. 018 – Fairytale Memories
Psych: Laser Inferno. Shoot a laser at the target. Chance of freezing the enemy.
Power: 545 (Max)
Reboot: 8s
Affinity: Ice
Beatdrop: Frostbound. Strike again when enemy is enveloped in ice.
Evolution: No
How to get:
No. 019 – Top o’ Topo
Psych: Laser Inferno. Shoot a laser at the target. Chance of freezing the enemy.
Power: 365 (Max)
Reboot: 9.6s
Affinity: Electric
Beatdrop: Electrowave. Strike again when the enemy is shocked.
Evolution: No
How to get: Complete Week 1 Day 6 Scramble.
No. 025 – Joli Becot
Psych: Massive Hit. Strike your target with an aerial kick. Fully charge it to send the enemy flying.
Power: 95
Reboot: 4.5s
Affinity: –
Beatdrop: Knockback – Strike again when the launched enemy hits a wall.
Evolution: Yes
How to get: Unlocked automatically during Day 1- Complete your Reaper’s Game orders.
No. 26 – Angelic Kick
Psych: Massive Hit. Strike your target with an aerial kick. Fully charge it to send the enemy flying.
Power: 147
Reboot: 4.5s
Affinity: –
Beatdrop: Knockback
Evolution: No
How to get: Evolves from Joli Becot.
No.29 – Gust of Gorgeous
Psych: Massive Hit. Grab your gams with a gust of wind, then strike your target with an aerial kick to draw in foes in a wide area. Fully charge it to unleash a 3-hit attack that sends the enemy flying.
Power: 214
Reboot: 6s
Affinity: Wind
Beatdrop: Knockback. Strike again when the launched enemy hits a wall.
Evolution: No
How to get: Unlocks automatically during Day 2- Solve the Riddles Sketched Around Town.
No.36 – Marvelous Crash
Psych: Meteor Strike. Pelt your target with a rock from above. Fully charge it to knock the enemy down.
Power: 100
Reboot: 6s
Affinity: – Stone
Beatdrop: Piledriver. Strike again when the enemy hits the ground.
Evolution: Yes
How to get: Unlocks automatically during Day 2- Solve the Riddles Sketched Around Town.
No.39 – Cherry Bomb
Psych: Vehicular Assault. Slam the target with an object from above. The object is chosen at random during charging. Enemies struck by large objects will be knocked down.
Power: 155 (Max)
Reboot: 7.2s
Affinity: Kinesis
Beatdrop: Piledriver. Strikes again when enemy hits the ground.
Evolution: No
How to get: –
No.45 – Grunge Punch
Psych: Heavy Slugger. Close in on your target and assail them with your fists. Rapidly tap the button to unleash a barrage of punches followed by a hard hit that knocks the enemy back.
Power: 347 (Max)
Reboot: 6.6s
Affinity: –
Beatdrop: Finisher. Strike again after landing the combo finisher.
Evolution: No
How to get: –
No.50 – Tigres Assemble
Psych: Heavy Slammer. Close in on your target and assail them with your fists. Rapidly tap the button to leap into the air, then slam down to knock the enemy down.
Power: 280 (Max)
Reboot: 6.6s
Affinity: –
Beatdrop: Piledrive. Strike again when the enemy hits the ground.
Evolution: No
How to get: Complete the Reaper’s special mission Week 1 – Day 5: Help the Schoolboy decide where to buy the CD.
No.67 – Rapturous Rabbits
Psych: Dynamite Darts. Shoot an exploding arrow at the target. Fire 8 arrows within a fixed time to trigger a massive explosion that knocks back any nearby enemies.
Power: 95 (Max)
Reboot: 6s
Affinity: Burst
Beatdrop: Cluster Burst. Strike again after sticking a single target with 8 pin-bombs and watching them explode.
Evolution: Yes
How to get: Defeat Decadraven.
No.68 – Classical Cacophany
Psych: Dynamic Darts. Shoot an exploding arrow at the target. Fire 12 arrows within a fixed time to trigger a massive explosion that knocks back any nearby enemies.
Power: 147 (Max)
Reboot: 6s
Affinity: Burst
Beatdrop: Cluster Burst. Strike again after sticking a single target with 12 pin-bombs and watching them explode.
Evolution: Yes
How to get: Evolve Rapturous Rabbits Pin.
No.71 – Cold Cony x Cony
Psych: Piercing Pillar. Conjure a pillar of ice beneath the target. Fully charge it to launch the enemy into the air.
Power: 100
Reboot: 6s
Affinity: – Ice
Beatdrop: Liftoff. Strike again when the launched enemy reaches its apex.
Evolution: Yes
How to get: Unlocks automatically during Day 2- Solve the Riddles Sketched Around Town.
No.79 – Righteous Rabbit
Psych: Patrol Rounds. Send 3 arching boomerang hurtling at your target. Fully charge it to knock the enemy back.
Power: 280 (Max)
Reboot: 6s
Affinity: –
Beatdrop: Max Triplet. Strike again after landing three fully charged hits on a single target.
Evolution: Yes.
How to get: Complete the mission Week 1 – Day 5: Follow the golden pig to Center Street.
No.84 – ShoGun Void
Psych: Trip Wire. Cast a chain at your target. High chance of chaining any foes struck.
Power: 214(Max)
Reboot: 21.6s
Affinity: None
Beatdrop: Metalbound. Strike again when the enemy is bound by chains.
Evolution: No
How to get: Go to Center Streets, dive into the mind of Ryojis little helper and erase the Noise. You’ll get this Pin as a reward.
No.107 – Chain is Gonna Come
Psych: Time Bomb. Place a ticking time bomb at your feet. Enemies caught in the explosion will be knocked back. Pin gauge will not refill automaticall.
Power: 214 (Max)
Reboot: 8s
Affinity: None
Beatdrop: Metalbound. Strike again when the enemy is bound by chains.
Evolution: No
How to get: Buy it from Old-School Exotic garagara shop.
No.126 – Thunder and Lightning
Psych: Psychic Storm. Summon bolts of lightning to strike the target and surrounding enemies. Chance of slightly shocking the enemy.
Power: 225 (Max)
Reboot: 9.6s
Affinity: Electric
Beatdrop: Electrowave. Strike again when the enemy is shocked.
Evolution: No
How to get: Get it from Tower Records Shibuya.
No.130 – Diamonds in the Sky
Psych: Psychic Storm. Drop debris on the target and surrounding enemies. Enemies struck by large objects will be sent flying.
Power: 435 (Max)
Reboot: 6s
Affinity: Kinesis
Beatdrop: Hammer Slammer. Strike again after an enemy is hit with a large object.
Evolution: No
How to get: Dropped by Easerraven (Normal).
No. 163 – Midaregami
Psych: Shockwave. Close in on your target and slice them. Keep attacking to unleash a fierce forward slash that knocks the enemy back.
Power: 9
Reboot: 4.5s
Affinity: –
Beatdrop: Finisher. Strike again after landing the combo finisher
Evolution: No
How to get: Unlocks automatically during Day 2- Solve the Riddles Sketched Around Town. Also dropped by Jelly Madchesters.
No. 165 – Azamaru
Psych: Shockwave. Close in on your target and slice them. Keep attacking to unleash a fierce forward slash, then leap into the air and bring your weapon down to knock the enemy back.
Power: 110
Reboot: 6s
Affinity: Fire
Beatdrop: Finisher. Strike again after landing the combo finisher
Evolution: No
How to get: Unlocks automatically during Day 2- Solve the Riddles Sketched Around Town.
No.187 – Just Up Ahead
Psych: Lance Lunge. Thrust your spear at the target. Keep attacking to knock the enemy back, then send them flying.
Power: 147(Max)
Reboot: 5s
Affinity: –
Beatdrop: Knockback. Strike again when the launched enemy hits a wall.
Evolution: Yes.
How to get: Defeat Garage Wolf.
No. 188 – Honor and Sacrifice
Psych: Lance Lunge. Thrust your spear at the target. Keep attacking to knock the enemy back, then send them flying.
Power: 280 (Max)
Reboot: 6.6s
Affinity: –
Beatdrop: Knockback. Strike again when the launched enemy hits a wall.
Evolution: Yes
How to get: Evolve from Just Up Ahead.
No. 212 – Sugar Beam
Psych: Force Rounds. Fire rounds at the target. Keep attacking to blast the enemy withaÂ  piercing bullet that knocks them back.
Power: 95
Reboot: 4.5s
Affinity: –
Beatdrop: Finisher. Strike again after landing the combo finisher
Evolution: Yes
How to get: Unlocks automatically during Day 2- Solve the Riddles Sketched Around Town.
No.244 – UFO Rescue
Psych: Healing Aura. Hold the button to slowly restore your team’s HP. Pin gauge will not refill automatically.
Power: 0
Reboot: 14s
Affinty: Light
Beatdrop: Patience. Strike again slightly after unleashing this psych.
Evolution: No
How to get: –
No. 276 – Shockwave
Psych: Shockwave. Close in on your target and slice them. Keep attacking to unleash a fierce forward slash that knocks the enemy back.
Power: 48
Reboot: 4.5s
Affinity: –
Beatdrop: Finisher. Strike again after landing the combo finisher
Evolution: No
How to get: Unlocked automatically during the Prologue – Hang out in Shibuya.
No.279 – Force Rounds
Psych: Force Rounds.
Power: 48
Reboot: 4.5s
Affinity: –
Beatdrop: Finisher. Strike again after landing the combo finisher
Evolution: No
How to get: Unlocks automatically during Day 2- Solve the Riddles Sketched Around Town.
No. 280 – Firestorm
Psych: Firestorm. Stirs up a small whirlpool of fire around the target that damages any foes caught inside. Whererver the target goes, this storm swiftly follows. Chance of slightly burning the enemy.
Power:55
Reboot: 6s
Affinity: -Fire
Beatdrop: Firesurge. Strike again when the enemy is burning.
Evolution: No
How to get: Unlocks automatically during Day 2- Solve the Riddles Sketched Around Town.
No.316 – 50 Yen
Psych: None. Cash this in for 50 yen
Power: –
Reboot: –
Affinity: –
Beatdrop:-
Evolution: –
How to get: Unlocks automatically during Day 2- Solve the Riddles Sketched Around Town.

List Of “???” Pins
Keep in mind that some of these Pins require characters who appear later in the story. This means this bit will be spoiler-filled with names you may be familiar with in the previous The World Ends With You game.

No. 004 – Once Upon a Dream. Evolves with Fret.
No. 011 – Riled-Up Ribbon. Evolves with Neku.
No. 016 – Topo the Adventurous. Evolves with Beat.
No. 021 – The Benevolent King. Evolves with Shoka.
No. 032 – Disco Divekick. . Evolves with Beat.
No. 055 – Slashcicle. . Evolves with Beat.
No. 068 – Classical Cacophany. Evolves with Neku.
No. 073 – Polar Princess. Evolves with Fret.
No. 09 -7 KoChoãƒ»Void . Evolves with Shoka.
No. 114 – Be of Two Mines. Evolves with Shoka.
No. 128 – Let the Rain Fall Down. Evolves with Minamimoto.
No. 145 – The Great Balloon Voyage. Evolves with Nagi.
No. 153 – A Moonlight Night Inside. Evolves with Nagi.
No. 156 – The Cozy Hilltop Windmill. Evolves with Nagi.
No. 161 – The Woolly Jazz Player. Evolves with Rindo.
No. 166 – Shishio. Evolves with Rindo.
No. 170 – Jupiter of the Monkey II. Evolves with Neku.
No. 192 – No Turning Back. Evolves with Minamimoto.
No. 215 – Lovebird Magnum. Evolves with Fret.
No. 239 – HOG FANG. Evolves with Beat.
No. 267 – Doku Doku Panic. Evolves with Shoka.
No. 271 Snap Crackle Popcorn. Evolves with Nagi.


Monster Rancher JRPG Returns This 2022, But…

Fans of PS1 JRPGs with monster-collecting, rejoice! Or cry foul, depending on your tolerance for classic games going straight to mobile.
LINE Corporation has released the opening movie for LINE: Monster Rancher, the next game in the Monster Rancher JRPG franchise featuring collectible monsters by Koei Tecmo. The trailer talks about how the world came to be, and showcases trademark creatures Suezo and Mocchi in action.

LINE: Monster Hunter is coming out for iOS and Android devices in 2022, but for Japan first. An English version has yet to be confirmed for now.


Bandai Namco Continues Green Journey By Joining Playing For The Planet Alliance

Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. has announced that it has joined the Playing for the Planet Alliance which was launched on the 23rd of September 2019 during the UN Secretary-Generalâ€™s Climate Action Summit and is facilitated by UN Environment. By joining the Alliance, member companies make commitments ranging from integrating green activations in games, to reducing their emissions and waste and supporting the global environmental agenda.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.â€™s participation in the Playing for the Planet Alliance encompasses a four-prong approach to improving its business practices and in promoting a green mindset through its video game products which the company will review and seek to accelerate each year. These include:
1.Â Â Â Â  A commitment to executing the sustainability policy put forth by its parent company, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings on April 16, 2021. This policy dictates that all BANDAI NAMCO Group companies must reduce carbon emissions by 35% by the year 2030 and be carbon net-zero by 2050.
2.Â Â Â Â  BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. participated in the United Nations Environment Programâ€™s Green Game Jam in 2021 with theÂ PAC-MAN mobile app by creating a new in-game event focused on sharing a message about the importance of reforestation. The company has set a goal to engage 1 million players in this event and drive at least 10% of participants to sign an online petition urging world leaders to protect forests as a key line of defence against climate change. For more information about this petition, please visit www.play4forests.org.
3.Â Â Â Â  Devise plans for the next in-game event focusing on saving and cleaning the oceans in preparation for the companyâ€™s participation in the United Nations Environment Programâ€™s Green Game Jam in 2022.
4.Â Â Â Â  Establish BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. as an active advocate and example for our development partners, affiliates, etc. to learn more about the United Nationsâ€™ Playing for the Planet Alliance program so they too can implement similar policies and work towards improving the environment within their respective organizations.
â€œI am very proud of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. in joining the Playing for the Planet Alliance, as one of the first Japanese game publishers/developers,â€ said Yasuo Miyakawa, Chief Executive Officer of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. â€œAs a company, we are nothing without the support of our customers, as a species, we are nothing without the life-sustaining support of our planet. We must act holistically and responsibly in order to improve, protect, and preserve the environment for future generations.â€
In addition to its participation in the Playing for the Planet Alliance, the BANDAI NAMCO Group has set an internal sustainability policy for all group companies to adopt in their respective businesses. The Gundam Recycling Project is one of the examples in line with this policy. Currently available only in Japan, this program encourages builders of Gunpla (plastic model kits from the Gundam series) to drop off runners (unused plastic model frame sections) at approximately 190 amusement facilities operated by BANDAI NAMCO Amusement Inc. The collected runners are recycled along with plastic waste from the Gunpla manufacturing process thereby preventing additional plastic waste from reaching landfills for a more sustainable society.

For more information on BANDAI NAMCO Groupâ€™s environmental activities, please visit:Â https://www.bandainamco.co.jp/en/social/themes/environment.html.Â For information onÂ products fromÂ BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Asia please visit:Â https://bandainamcoent.asia,Â or follow us on FacebookÂ atÂ https://www.facebook.com/bandainamcoent.asia.Â Join the conversation on Twitter at:Â https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoSEA.


New The Last Of Us HBO Series Trailer Uses That One A-Ha Song To Chilling Effect

Remember in The Last Of Us Part 2 when Ellie played a cool “Take On Me” on an acoustic guitar? You can hear another version of that famous A-Ha song in the new The Last Of Us HBO series trailer.
The latest trailer for the live-action adaptation of the famous 2013 PlayStation action-adventure title shows off more of the story, along with its leads Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey). If you’ve played the original game, you’ll see tons of familiar scenes like Joel & Ellie at the museum filled with Clickers, Joel’s past when the cordyceps outbreak happened (fire and all), the Winter chapter of the game, and Ellie’s “Left Behind” flashback with her friend Riley (Storm Reid).
Check out the screencaps and trailer below.

HBO’s The Last of Us live-action series will premiere on 15 January, 2023, on HBO Max.


Insomniac’s Spider-Man Game Has Gone Gold

The much-anticipated Marvel’s Spider-Man from Insomniac Games has finally gone gold. Announced via Twitter last night, ‘going gold’ is the term used to describe that the master copy of the game is completed, and is ready to be duplicated and shipped. The game is set for release September 7th 2018 on the PlayStation 4.

We are pleased to announce that #SpiderManPS4 has GONE GOLD for its worldwide release on September 7th. Thanks to @PlayStation and @MarvelGames for their support in the creation of this original Spider-Man adventure. pic.twitter.com/iD4mJmqGfK
â€” Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames) July 30, 2018
Utilising their experience in acrobatic open-world traversal as seen in Sunset Overdrive, Insomniac’s Spider-Man is a thrilling adventure in the shoes (suit?) of the webslinger himself. We had a go at the game recently via a special media-only event in Kuala Lumpur and will be sharing all the cool stuff from it in a couple of days so make sure to stay tuned to Kakuchopurei.com.


Diablo 4 Will Feature 5 Regions And More Than 100 Dungeons

Blizzard has unveiled more details and information about Diablo 4 in its March 2022 blog update. Accorrding to Diablo 4 Environments Art Director Chris Ryder, the upcoming game will feature “five distinct regions and hundreds of dungeons”, including at least 150 or more dungeons to explore.
One of these distinct regions is the Scosglen Coast, which is described as “untamed, wild shorelines and headlands”. The coastal biome is first evidenced by the longer, more directional grasses that react to the driving offshore winds. The beaches are bleak and littered with seaweed, kelp and rotting carcasses. Rugged clifftops ascend high whilst promontories are carved by the continual pounding of waves below.
Check it out in the video below:

Another is the Orbei Monastery, an isolated and secretive feature in the rural Dry Steppes. While the Zakarum’s presence has diminished, the Orbei Monastery carries evidence that places of worship for the Zakarum can still quietly function. Since the location here is in the desiccated plains of the Dry Steppes, the developers aim to push the notion of dusty grasslands with sparse vegetation. They’ve made the conscious decision to add dark rocks that complement the pale blonde and rusty grasses.
Check it out in the video below:

Yet another is Kyovashad, a medieval settlement feels oppressive, frigid, and harsh. This is a place of refuge afforded to those who reside within its boundaries. This is also a militaristic settlement, so upon reaching the gates you are confronted with steep stone, perimeter walls and a deep cavernous moat that wards off any unwelcoming visitors.
Upon entering the town, you see the architecture typical throughout Fractured Peaks. Making use of the wood from the many forests in the region, structures here are clad with natural pine boards and birch shingles. As with most dwellings in Sanctuary these buildings are very much function over form.
Kyovashad has many districts, with each one set dressed in unique culture kits. Here we have the slums where the downtrodden seek shelter from the extreme elements: we support this idea by layering details of frayed cloth, broken shelters, and general unhappiness.
Check it out in the video below:

Diablo 4 is slated to release on PC, but a new release window beyond just “after 2021” has yet to be announced.


Singapore Games Association Industry Day Is This Weekend; Here’s The Schedule

Update: Video streams added.
Singapore’s game development society, the Singapore Games Association (SGGA), is having its Industry Day this weekend.
It’ll be done online, since everyone is still playing it safe due to COVID-19, and rightfully so. Singapore’s top game developers will be sharing their knowledge, experience, and advice on the game development and esports industry scene. If you’re a budding game developer and happen to be in Singapore (or Southeast Asia for that matter), this would be worth attending this weekend.
Here are the details:
Date & Time
23rd July, Friday – 2pm to 8:30pm
24th July, Saturday – 12:30pm to 8:45pm
Registration
http://bit.ly/SGGAID2021Register
Livestream
Facebook: http://bit.ly/SGGA-FB-Page
Twitch: http://bit.ly/SGGA-Youtube
YouTube: https://bit.ly/SGGA-Twitch
Discord Link (for Networking and Q&A)
http://bit.ly/SGGA-Discord
Schedule
23 July
2pm – SGGA Members showreel
2:15pm – Opening speech by SGGA
2:30pm – Keynote by Riot Games
3pm – Importance of Player Empathy (Talk)
4pm – Behind the Scenes – Live Production (Panel) with Zenway, ESL, The Gym, Pong Studio
5pm – How To Pursue A Career As A Professional Esports Athlete (Panel)
6pm – How To Build A Career In Esports (Talk)
6:30pm – Break
7:30pm -Building & Branding As A Local SG Startup (Panel) with CanBuyOrNot.Com, Martiangear, and others
8:30pm – [Shoutout] W Coffee

24 July
12:30pm – SGGA Members Showreel
1pm – Production Pipeline – Scaling Up [Panel]
2pm – Publishing A Hypercasual Game: Dos & Don’ts [Panel]
3pm -Building Your Dream Game vs Sustainability [Panel] with Gentlebros, Battlebrew Productions, Landshark Games, Lionfish Studios
4pm – Sonic Showcase [Talk]
4:30pm – Student Project Submissions [Showcase]
5:30pm – Burst Sessions Part 1
6:30pm – Dinner Break
7:30pm – Burst Sessions Part 2
8:45pm – Closing Speech

Videos


PlayStation SEGA Autumn Sale 2022 Is Now Live

SEGA is holding the SEGA Autumn Sale 2022 on PlayStation Store, offering amazing deals on select PS5 and PS4 titles for a limited time.
Sonic Origins will be going on sale for the first time during this sale campaign. The 2D high-speed action game collection features remastered versions of the four origin titles from the Sonic series.
A total of 75 titles will be on sale until 28 September 2022, including Lost Judgment, the latest title in Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s legal thriller series, and the PS5 version of Ryu Ga Gotoku 7 Hikari To Yami No Yukue International, which comes with English audio and a select number paid-DLCs from the PS4 version.
Titles On Sale
Sale Period: Until 28 September 2022
PS5 Titles

Ryu Ga Gotoku 7: Hikari To Yami No Yukue International 50 percent OFF
Ryu Ga Gotoku 7: Hikari To Yami No Yukue International Hero Edition 50 percent OFF
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SONIC ORIGINS 30 percent OFF
SONIC ORIGINS Digital Deluxe 30 percent OFF
LOST JUDGMENT 50 percent OFF
Ryu Ga Gotoku 7: Hikari To Yami No Yukue International (Discount: 50% Off)
Sonic Origins (Discount: 30% Off)
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 35 percent OFF
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Digital Deluxe Edition 40 percent OFF
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Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 35 percent OFF
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A Redder And Angrier Zinogre Is Coming To Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

We’re still a few weeks away from Christmas but Monster Hunter World: Iceborne has already surpassed Santa in terms of being a giver of gifts. More and more new monsters keep on being added for free, with a very angry Zinogre making its appearance soon.
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The Stygian Zinogre will be making its Monster Hunter World debut in an upcoming free update that will be launched on 5 December 2019. The monster is a subspecies of the Zinogre that emits red and black lightning due to absorbing bugs that eat Dragonfell berries. It will inflict Dragon element damage, which means players must be properly geared up before facing one of these angry boys.
It gets even better because the Stygian Zinogre is part of a big content update that will be coming on 5 December 2019. The most mysterious and interesting tease is an image tweeted out by the official Monster Hunter Twitter page showing what seems to be a new elder dragon.

We are also given a sneak peek of a Chinese New Year-themed event which will be the first seasonal event for Iceborne.
All this and more will be revealed in detail in an upcoming developer diary video that Capcom will release a day before the update launches. For more news and updates on Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, stay tuned on Kakuchopurei.


Leonardo DiCaprio Tries To Save The World In Netflix’s Don’t Look Up

Netflix has revealed the first official teaser trailer and images for the upcoming movie; Don’t Look Up.
What happens when two low-level astronomers try to warn the world about an approaching comet that will most definitely destroy planet Earth?
The synopsis reads:
Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), an astronomy grad student, and her professor Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) make an astounding discovery of a comet orbiting within the solar system.
The problem â€” itâ€™s on a direct collision course with Earth. The other problem? No one really seems to care.
Turns out warning mankind about a planet-killer the size of Mount Everest is an inconvenient fact to navigate. With the help of Dr. Oglethorpe (Rob Morgan), Kate and Randall embark on a media tour that takes them from the office of an indifferent President Orlean (Meryl Streep) and her sycophantic son and Chief of Staff, Jason (Jonah Hill), to the airwaves of The Daily Rip, an upbeat morning show hosted by Brie (Cate Blanchett) and Jack (Tyler Perry).
With only six months until the comet makes an impact, managing the 24-hour news cycle and gaining the attention of the social media-obsessed public before itâ€™s too late proves shockingly comical â€” what will it take to get the world to just look up?!
The movie is written and directed by Academy Award winner Adam McKay (The Big Short) and also stars Mark Rylance, Ron Perlman, TimothÃ©e Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi), Himesh Patel, Melanie Lynskey, Michael Chiklis and Tomer Sisley.
Don’t Look Up will premiere on Netflix on 24 December 2021.


Disco Elysium Directors & Developer ZA/UM Fiasco Continues With More Claims

Former Disco Elysium game director Robert Kurvitz and art director Aleksander Rostov were ousted from the company by developer ZA/UM just last month. Now, they have given statements against each other.
Disco Elysium game director Robert Kurvitz and art director Aleksander Rostov wrote in a Medium post:
“We think it’s time people knew what has transpired at the company. As soon as they became majority shareholders, we were quickly excluded from daily operations, our employment was terminated and our access to the company’s information was shut off. Our firing came weeks after we started asking for documents and financial data, which is still being kept from us.
We have now learned that Tütreke OÜ must have obtained control over Zaum Studio OÜ by fraud. We believe the money used by Tütreke OÜ to buy the majority stake was taken illegally from Zaum Studio OÜ itself, money that belonged to the studio and all shareholders but was used for the benefit of one. Money that should have gone towards making the sequel. We believe that these actions — which in our view, and the view of our lawyers, amount to criminal wrongdoing punishable by up to three years imprisonment — were perpetrated by [ZA/UM CEO] Ilmar Kompus and Tõnis Haavel with support from Kaur Kender, another minority shareholder.
We are now in the process of reviewing our legal options. Both civil claims and criminal charges are on the table — in Estonia and the United Kingdom.”
In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, ZA/UM denied the accusations and said:
“While we are confident that ZA/UM will prevail in court once all the facts are heard, we believe it is necessary to address baseless claims and falsehoods, if only to rightly defend ZA/UM and protect our employees. The rumour that our decision to terminate the contracts of these individuals was taken for financial gain is entirely unfounded and does not in any way reflect the facts.
It was a decision that had to be taken for the wellbeing of the collective. Further, ZA/UM denies any claim of financial malfeasance or fraud that is being held against us. The vast majority of profits from Disco Elysium have been invested back into the studio in order to fund our next projects, which are currently in development.”
They also said that the former Disco Elysium directors were dismissed for neglecting their responsibilities, “including not working at all for almost two years while still being paid by the studio”, as well as accused of creating a toxic work environment, “misconduct in interacting with other colleagues that includes verbal abuse and gender discrimination”, and “attempts to illegally sell to other gaming companies ZA/UM’s intellectual property”.
Disco Elysium was originally released in 2019, with a definitive edition of the game launching for PS4, PS5, PC and Mac in March 2021.


The Monster Hunter Netflix Animated Movie Is A Fun Ride Even If It Looks Incredibly Dated

Who knew Capcom and Netflix would go out of their way to publish a movie that looks like an authentic PlayStation 2 CGI cutscene compilation for 2021?
In all seriousness though, Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild sets out what it’s supposed to do: occupy a less-than-an-hour’s worth of Monster Hunter backstory for the fan favourite character Ace Hunter from Monster Hunter 4 and onward. Here, we learn how Ace Hunter Aiden (Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Dante Basco) got his start; from a backwater village in the middle of nowhere and only fully spiralling to the trade when he meets up with seasoned hunter Julius (Brando Eaton) by chance.
The cast gets bigger with the addition of Melynx thief-slash-cat-slave Nox (Stephen Kramer Glickman), and additional hunters Mae (Erica Lindbeck) and Nadia (G.K. Bowes), as they team up and work together to take care of a looming Elder Dragon threat that’s disrupting the ecosystem in the region.
Tooth & Claw

And that’s pretty much it: a movie adaptation that is set out on showing lots of hunting and monster-slaying action along with the usual mumbo-jumbo that justifies the team battles and hunting. Classic monsters like Velocidrome, Deviljho, and Congalala get the spotlight in some decently animated fights. Though I wasn’t kidding when I said the movie does look a bit less detailed than this year’s many, many animated offerings.
We’re talking direct-to-DVD quality here that’s slightly above average than those Barbie and Disney CGI films in the mid-2000s era; the ones publishers too afraid to air in cinemas (remember those?). For comparison, last year’s Dragon’s Dogma had a great & striking visual style along with some standout animation. But unlike that narrative shitshow, there was more meat in this Monster Hunter movie’s runtime.
At the very least, there’s heart and standout visuals where it counts. Even with some awkward facial animations, cutaways, and transitions, the monster battles from start to finish are at least worth a watch. And seeing the hunters bond together and get fleshed out, even if they come off as stereotypes, is paced well.
I’ll say this: the first 15 minutes of Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild already has more respect for the source material than the live-action Monster Hunter film from that one film director who married his OC. So props to that, at least.
Final Score: 60/100


Call Of Duty Warzone Battle Royale Details Leak [Update]

Update: The leak is true. Call of Duty: Warzone will be out tomorrow.Â
Call Of Duty Modern Warfare‘s battle royale mode Call Of Duty Warzone was rumoured to be dropping sometime this month, but it looks like a YouTuber named Chaos has leaked details of the game ahead of its official reveal, whenever that is supposed to be.
According to YouTuber Chaos, players don’t need the base game Call Of Duty Modern Warfare to play Call Of Duty Warzone as it will be a free-to-play standalone game. He also said that it will feature cross-platform gameplay and that those who own Call Of Duty Modern Warfare will have access to exclusive character skins and customized weapons.
Matches in Call Of Duty Warzone will start with 150 players (though this number might even increase to 200 later), as well as support solo, duo and trio squads at launch. There will be two game modes, Main Warzone and Plunder, the latter of which features the ability to respawn.

Apparently, a downed teammate can be revived by spending roughly US$4,500 of in-game currency at any Buy Station kiosk on a map. If someone dies, there’s also the option of participating in the Gulag, where fallen players can take turns to fight each other one-on-one for the right to respawn.
Here are other features and mechanics in Call Of Duty Warzone, that can be derived from the YouTuber’s leaked video:

Features old maps such as Terminal, Scrapyard, Overgrown, and Broadcast, as well as several new ones, though they “don’t feel like you’re in reskinned/copy-pasted maps”.
Weapon looting applies to guns only. No attachments, unless from supply drops. Health regeneration looks automatic.
Features a Squad Leader jump-master mechanic, similar to Apex Legends (Squad leader, and leadership can be passed). Players can see the cash of their teammates.
Vehicles include ATV, SUV, HELI, CARGO TRUCK and TAC ROVER.
After killing a player, the loot just drops. There are no bags or going through lists of inventory like Call Of Duty Blackout.
Lethals such as claymores, mines and grenades return.
There are bounties for eliminating specific players – possibly MVP, rewarding cash.

However, at the time of writing, YouTuber Chaos has removed the video from YouTube, most likely due to Activision taking swift action. Both Activision and Infinity Ward have yet to officially announce anything.
Stay tuned on Kakuchopurei for more updates.


Old-School GTA Clone Shakedown: Hawaii Out Early May

Do you miss top-down action games? Do you remember the good old days when the Grand Theft Auto series wasn’t the 3D third-person camera juggernaut that it is right now? Do you want to witness white collar crime satire in pixelated form?
If you said “yes” to all of this, you may want to check out Shakedown: Hawaii, the follow-up to top-down action game Retro City Rampage. The PC game will be getting a 7th May release date. The trailer below features a lot of shooting, a lot of retro cutscenes of businessmen asking one particular gruff hitman to take down marks and sabotage businesses, and not much else. Oh yeah, there’s a synth soundtrack to go with the action too.
Frankly, I wouldn’t want it any other way. You can pre-order the game on Epic Games Store now.


Ex-PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Says Sony Won’t Do Day One PC Releases

Former PlayStation executive (and now Streamline board advisor) Shawn Layden said that Sony Interactive Entertainment may not launch its games for console and PC simultaneously.
While Microsoft usually releases its Xbox games on PC and console simultaneously, Sony is being cautious about its release. He said this on the What’s Up PlayStation podcast interview.
“The idea of going to PCâ€”and I donâ€™t think youâ€™ll ever see PlayStation do a day and date with PC, but you know, never say neverâ€”but the strategy as we were developing it when I was there was that we need to go out to where these new customers are, these new fans could be.
We need to go to where they are because theyâ€™ve decided not to go to come to my house so Iâ€™ve got to go to their house now.
And whatâ€™s the best way to go to their house? Why donâ€™t I take one of our top-selling games, which has already blown up the marketplace, itâ€™s already been out there for 18 months or 24 months, thereâ€™s no real retail activity against that title, Iâ€™m not trading off one sale for another, and bring that to the personal computer platform and let them have an idea â€“ you guys choose not to come to PlayStation but let me show you what youâ€™re missing.”
The PC initiative started during Layden’s Sony presidency, with the goal being to show PC users what PlayStation can offer. Plus, there wasn’t really a downside in selling PS4 titles that reached sales saturation points. On a related note, PlayStation recently acquired Nixxes Software, a company known for making ports of console games onto the PC. Examples include Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Hitman, and Thief.Â


F1 Esports Driver Levels Up To Become Formula 2 Racer

F1 Esports Series driver Cem Bolukbasi becomes the first virtual racer in history to become an actual Formula 2 racer. He will begin racing in the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship with Charouz Racing System.
Bolukbasi originally started his career in the F1 Esports Series and he contested in the 2017 and 2018 F1 Esports Series. He also went on to drive two full seasons of GT4 racing in 2020 and 2021, grabbing two wins in the Pro-Am category.
Speaking with the Formula 1 website, the 23-year-old said:
â€œI havenâ€™t really had time to let it sink in. I think the realisation is kicking in more and more every hour. It was a big dream that has actually happened, so itâ€™s quite difficult to put into words, but itâ€™s very exciting and Iâ€™m very happy. I was in Abu Dhabi in 2017 for F1 Esports as an Esports driver.
To return after four years testing an F2 car was pretty insane for me, realising everything. I watched the F1 finale, testing, and then a day later I was driving the F2 car. I was like a kid living a dream over those five or six days.â€
He attributes his F1 Esports experience to be vital to him getting into Formula 2. He continued:
â€œIf I was never in F1 Esports, I would never have had the chance to get into a real car â€“ I would not be where I am now,â€ he said. â€œI think itâ€™s also very important to be the first gamer to do this, because it can give people hope. If people see that one person can do it, they will believe they can do it as wellâ€¦ If I can go from F1 Esports to FIA Formula 2, I think anyone can.â€
Good luck and all the best to Bolukbasi in his future endeavours.

BREAKING: @cembolukbasi will race for @charouzracing in the 2022 Formula 2 Championship!#F2 #RoadToF1 pic.twitter.com/W1wunXmXq6
— Formula 2 (@Formula2) January 12, 2022


Mass Effect Legendary Edition Beams Down To Xbox Game Pass This Month

Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC in January 2022, which includes The Pedestrian, Outer Wilds, Spelunky 2, and more.
However, the biggest game is arguably Mass Effect Legendary Edition, which will be available on 6 January 2022.

Available Today

GorogoaÂ (Cloud, Console, and PC)Â ID@Xbox
Winner of Debut Game at the BAFTA Games Awards,Â GorogoaÂ is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts.
OlijaÂ (Cloud, Console, and PC)Â ID@Xbox
OlijaÂ is a game about Faradayâ€™s quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

The PedestrianÂ (Cloud, Console, and PC)Â ID@Xbox
The PedestrianÂ is a 2.5D side-scrolling puzzle platformer set in a dynamic world with stunning graphics and challenging puzzles, where you will rearrange and reconnect public signs to explore and advance through each engaging environment.

Coming Soon

EmbrÂ (Cloud, Console, and PC)Â ID@XboxÂ â€“ January 6
Fight fires with friends for profit in this unpredictable and frantic multiplayer game. Team up with friends, take on daily challenges and climb to the top of the corporate firefighting ladder. More than one way to become a hero!
Mass Effect Legendary EditionÂ (Console and PC) EA Play â€“ January 6
TheÂ Mass Effect Legendary EditionÂ is coming to PC Game Pass and Ultimate with EA Play! TheÂ Legendary EditionÂ includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimedÂ Mass Effect,Â Mass Effect 2, andÂ Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armours, and packs â€“ remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Outer WildsÂ (Cloud, Console, and PC)Â ID@XboxÂ â€“ January 6
Explore for the sake of your curiosity with a hand-crafted solar system filled with secrets to discover and perils to avoid while exploring space. Players are given a variety of tools to aid in space-backpacking, including their own spaceship and jetpack; a surveyor probe for scouting and taking pictures; and a signalscope to track down audio signals and view landmarks from afar.
Spelunky 2Â (Console and PC)Â ID@XboxÂ â€“ January 13
This challenging roguelike platformer offers you immense freedom to carve your own path through its randomly-generated caves and ruins. Exercise your creativity and through your actions, tell a unique story each time you play. Uncover the secrets alone or with friends!
The AnacrusisÂ (Game Preview)(Console and PC)Â ID@XboxÂ â€“ January 13
Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass:Â The AnacrusisÂ is a four-player, cooperative first-person shooter set aboard a massive starship stranded at the edge of explored space. Team up with your friends in an infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes to unlock perks, weapons, and new ways to play that you can share with your team!

DLC / Game Updates

MinecraftÂ New Yearâ€™s Celebration â€“ Through January 17
Join the New Yearâ€™s celebration! Until January 17,Â MinecraftÂ Marketplace will be filled with giveaways, a free YouTube Creator Skin Pack, and weekly free maps including the Caves & Cliffs Explorers map from Spark Universe and Mitheyâ€™s Howl of the Wild map. Let the blocky festivities begin!

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Apex Legends: RIG Helmet Weapon Charm â€“ January 5
Show the competition what youâ€™re made of with your new RIG Helmet Weapon Charm, brought to you by EA Play! Equip this to your favorite weapon and battle for glory, fame, and fortune in style.
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis: January Member Monthly Bonus â€“ January 5
Jump into the all-new PSO2 New Genesis with some items to give you a hand! N-Half Scape Dolls (x5) to help revive you during intense battles, and Photon Chunks (x50) to strengthen weapons and units.
This is also your last chance to claim theÂ Back 4 Blood Battle-Hardened Bundle and theÂ Halo InfiniteÂ Pass Tense MA40 AR Bundle before they leave! Go claim them now in the Perks gallery on your Xbox console, the Xbox App on your Windows PC, or the Xbox Game Pass mobile app.

Leaving On 15 January 2022

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, so be sure to jump back in and tie up any loose ends before they leave! Remember you can save up to 20% off your purchase of these games using your member discount.

Desperados IIIÂ (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Ghost of a TaleÂ (PC)
Kingdom Hearts IIIÂ (Console)
Mount & Blade: WarbandÂ (Cloud, Console, and PC)
PandemicÂ (Console and PC)
Yiik: A Postmodern RPGÂ (PC)

Lastly,Â PUBG: Battlegrounds will be leaving the Xbox Game Pass library on 10 January 2022 and will become free-to-play starting 12 January 2022.


Play Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew’s Demo During Steam Next Fest 2023

Mimimi Games just dropped some exciting news! They’re stoked to let everyone know that their latest masterpiece, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, will be making an appearance at the upcoming Steam Next Fest from 19–26 June.
During this awesome event, they’ll be giving gamers a chance to get their hands on a playable demo of Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew. Yep, you heard it right! You can actually try out this upcoming stealth strategy game for yourself.

In this demo version, you’ll be able to dive into the game’s first act, which should keep you entertained for around 2 to 4 hours, give or take. Of course, the exact playtime depends on how familiar you are with the genre and your preferred playstyle. Get ready to explore the game intro, tackle various missions on two cool islands, and pay a few visits to the eerie ghost ship called the Red Marley, which serves as a central hub between missions.


E3 2019: The Kakuchopurei Team On Their Most-Anticipated Games

E3 2019 is over and done with; there’s a ton of video game reveals and some locked-down release dates for anticipated titles for this year and the next.
So, which games deserve the coveted Kakuchopurei Best of E3 Gold Star award which we just made up on the spot for this feature? Let’s find out!
Kenn Leandre
Halo: Infinite

Yes, the reveal was hardly a surprise, and yes – Halo isn’t so hot right now especially coming off the mediocre Guardians. But Master Chief is back in his classic, Mjolnir Mark V armor and I am looking forward to seeing him cap off his second trilogy with a flourish. While I am a tad disappointed we didn’t get to catch any glimpse of gameplay from the Microsoft presser, I have high hopes thanks to the positive vibes Infinite has given me so far.
And if you need convincing on whether to pick up Project Scarlet? Infinite should help sway that decision in Microsoft’s favor.
What a way to finish Chief’s fight – via Xbox’s newest chapter.
Breath of the Wild Sequel

Hands up for the best game on the Switch, period and again for its sequel. While I’m always skeptical when it comes to E3 game reveals which only show a short snippet of a cinematic trailer, Nintendo earned that right to do so thanks to the brilliance of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
The yet-to-be-named sequel looks as if it carried on from where the first game left off so expect another system seller coming your way next year.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Everyone deserves a chillax title and in my books – it’s the Animal Crossing series. It may come as a surprise to you but I recall I plonked over 600 hours into New Leaf on my old 3DSXL. It was that fun.
The Switch is in dire need of an Animal Crossing game and based on what we’ve seen so far, New Horizons will serve equally as a nostalgic return for hardcore fans, and a great introduction to newbies who first dipped their toes into the cult of Animal Crossing via Pocket Camp on mobile.

Alleef Ashaari (ComicsLord)
Final Fantasy VII Remake

The biggest undisputed highlight of E3 2019 for me was the gameplay reveal of Final Fantasy VII Remake. Square Enix stole the show, shutting up every naysayer who has been increasingly skeptical of the highly-anticipated game over the years.
I’ve never actually played the original Final Fantasy VII, and I may never do so. However, that fact actually makes me more hyped for the Final Fantasy VII Remake since I’ll be able to experience one of history’s most iconic JRPGs remade for the current generation.
The gameplay looks like a more refined version of the one in 2016’s Final Fantasy XV, and I can already see that the everything else (like spells and abilities) are going to be much better implemented in this game compared to that flawed title.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of An Elusive Age was my personal choice for game of the year in 2018. In my review for the original PS4 version, I even dubbed it the best JRPG experience of the current games generation. It was almost perfect, polishing and perfecting decades of JRPG tropes in one ultimate title.
While I’ve already sunk in hundreds of hours in the PS4 version (and obtained the Platinum trophy in the process), the sheer amount of improvements and content additions in Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition has made me salivating for the game’s eventual release for the Nintendo Switch.
This is the game that finally convinced me to want to purchase a Nintendo Switch. Nuff said.
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

It’s been so long since the last great Star Wars game that I was beginning to give up on the franchise after the disappointment that was the last few Star Wars Battlefront games by EA. That’s why the surprise announcement of a new single-player Star Wars finally reignited a new hope for me.
From the gameplay reveal, Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order looks like what a Star Wars The Force Unleased 3 could have been, albeit with Soulsborne-like lightsaber combat and weird third-person wall-climbing/wall-running mechanics that seem to be ripped from the Uncharted/Prince of Persia franchises.

Syazwan
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered

There’s a reason why I said that Final Fantasy VIII was the best in the series, and here’s the secret.
I grew up playing most of the Final Fantasy games, and my first experience in the entire convoluted series is Final Fantasy VIII.Â In fact, I think my first ever game in my entire life was Final Fantasy VIII, or Cavedog’s revolutionary RTS game Total Annihilation.Â So it’s established that this game has a special place in my heart and mind.
When I heard the game is coming back after 20 years of silence, I was stoked beyond belief. I’ll finally get to relive my first game on a proper console with better graphics, hopefully with updated music as well.
Final Fantasy VII Remake

I think it’s clear by now that I am a Final FantasyÂ fan, and if you’ve been following my writeups, I did mention that the 8th iteration is the best in the series. That might be changing soon.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is raising the bar with its brand new combat system and stunning visuals. The story is extraordinary, and the iconic characters have made their way into the hearts of gamers worldwide. Everybody knows how the tale of 1st Class Soldier, Cloud Strife, will end, yet everyone is still looking forward anxiously to this game.
The only thing that is giving me doubts is the pricing and the episodic releases. We’ll see how many episodes Square Enix decides to release in the future.
Ghostwire Tokyo

Here’s an unexpected reveal during Bethesda’s slot. With the adorable and enthusiastic creative director, Ikumi Nakamura taking the stage, she revealed what is a spooky game that takes place in Tokyo. Tons of people are disappearing, and mysterious figures are popping up, including one Hawkeye.

The game is technically Avengers: Infinity War, but with more wars and infinite questions.

Mr. Toffee
Doom Eternal

Doom (2016) was my personal pick for one of my few GOTYs of its time because it combined the frenetic shooting of Quake with the outlandish sci-fi hellscape and monster battle arenas of Doom and Doom II.
Doom Eternal will be delivering way more gunplay and way more action, but with a grappling hook, a giant demon-busting sword, an air dash ala Mega Man X, and a shoulder-mounted sidearm. And it’s slated for this year too!
Songs Of Conquest

I loved Heroes of Might & Magic when it wasn’t in 3D. I didn’t mind the original Settlers on PC. This game seems to combine both elements from those games but with a nifty magic system to work with. I can dig that.
Cyberpunk 2077

I’ll say this: Cyberpunk 2077 is a sci-fi gamer’s wet dream with its gritty dystopian corporation-controlling landscape and its amoral factions and characters. However, CD Projekt Red may have the monumental task of upstaging The Witcher 3 by balancing its hugely-layered narrative with action-packed RPG gameplay.
As long as the team doesn’t pull off a Red Dead Redemption 2 where it skews way too much into story and cinematics land, I’m good.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

I didn’t play the Game Boy version that much, because I already had A Link To The Past, and that’s all I needed. Little did I know that Link’s Awakening was more than a “shallow dumbed-down portable” version of a Legend of Zelda game. Thankfully, with this really cute-looking miniaturized-esque remake with its top-down RPGing and 2D combat, I’ll eat my words and play this remastered lost treasure in its coloured and dream-state glory.
Final Fantasy VII Remake

Man, them face pores….
In all seriousness, I’d like to see how the Square Enix team adapt the original bats*** crazy story. That’s saying a lot considering we’re dealing with a series known for its heroes being made out of dreams, clowns turned world destroyers, and mythical creatures that can transform your rare Magic The Gathering-like game cards into a lot of Megalixirs.
Collection of Mana, That Borderlands 2 DLC, Cadence of Hyrule
These three are also my favourite E3 2019 things, but they’re out already so I’ll be talking about them in great detail in the near future.

Let us know your favourite E3 2019 picks either on this website or on our awesomesauce Facebook page.Â


Yuji Naka Re-Arrested For Final Fantasy VII Battle Royale Insider Trading

One of the fathers of Sonic The Hedgehog sure cannot catch a break.
Yuji Naka, known for being a lead programmer for the classic Sonic The Hedgehog games, has been arrested again due to alleged insider trading. This time, the game in question involving the scheme is Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, a battle royale mobile game featuring SOLDIERs from the FFVII universe.
According to a news report from Asahi, the developer was arrested for allegedly investing in ATeam Entertainment based on non-public knowledge of Square Enix’s future FFVII plans. Naka would then purchase around US$834,000 worth of shares from ATeam. The last time he was arrested for this was for buying shares of Aiming over their upcoming game Dragon Quest Tact. During his time at Square Enix making Balan Wonderworld, he allegedly bought 10,000 shares of Aiming stock for about US$20,000.
Square Enix has yet to comment on this, though they did make a statement during the Dragon Quest Tact insider trading fiasco.
“Today, some media outlets reported that the former employees of Square Enix were under investigation for suspected insider trading.
We have been fully cooperating with requests from the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission. As the investigation by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office is underway, we will continue to fully cooperate with the investigation.
We deeply regret the great concern this has caused to all concerned. We have dealt with this incident strictly, including internal disciplinary actions taken against the suspected employees.”


Valorant Launches This June Worldwide

Riot Games announced that its upcoming team-based shooter Valorant is coming sooner than you think. How does 2nd June sound? Because that’s when it’s available worldwide.
The free-to-play game has been in beta since early April for North American and European players, but not in Southeast Asia. For those who participated in the beta, just keep in mind that all player accounts for this game will be reset and will be patched with new content. This is to ensure everybody is on equal footing when the game is out proper.
Guess we don’t have to wait too long to play this team-based shooter. So far, it’s looking pretty decent and might be Riot Games’ most ambitious foray into the genre. The combination of CS:GO shooting mechanics with hero-based power-ups and abilities should make for a nice title to complement Overwatch and Call of Duty: Warzone.


The Ghost Of Tsushima Movie Gets Its Screenwriter

The Ghost Of Tsushima movie adaptation was originally announced back in March 2021, but according to Deadline, the project has finally received a screenwriter. Takashi Doscher will write the screenplay for the Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions’ film adaptation of the popular Sucker Punch Productions’ game for the PS4 and PS5.
As previously reported, John Wick director Chad Stahelski is attached to direct, while Ghost Of Tsushima developer Sucker Punch Productions will serve as executive producers and will be involved with the movie. Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz are producing through their company 87Eleven Entertainment, while Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan will produce on behalf of PlayStation Productions.
Doscher is best known for writing and directing romantic sci-fi romance, Only, starring Freida Pinto and Leslie Odom Jr, as well as the movie Still, starring Madeline Brewer, which is currently available on Hulu. He also wrote and directed documentary A Fighting Chance for ESPN.
Ghost Of Tsushima is the fourth major adaptation to come from PlayStation Productions after Uncharted, which released earlier this year, as well as The Last Of Us and Twisted Metal TV shows, both of which are in the works. You can check out our review of the game here.


Top 3 Of FIFA 23’s Best Dribblers Won’t Surprise You

With FIFA 23 releasing next week on 27 September, EA SPORTS is revealing a list of the Best Dribblers in this year’s rendition of the game, and the results won’t surprise you one bit.
Alright, let’s talk about the elephant in the room, Paris Saint-Germaine holding all three of the Top 3 spots. Deservingly Messi’s at the top of the list with a Dribbling Rating of 94, followed by his left-side counterpart in Neymar with 93. Kylian Mbappé closes out the PSG’s forward three along with the Top 3 with a Dribbling Rating of 92. It’s safe to say that if I see someone playing PSG… I won’t be playing.

BEST DRIBBLERS

NAME
TEAM
POSITION
OVR
DRIBBLING

Lionel Messi
Paris Saint-Germain
RW
91
94

Neymar Jr
Paris Saint-Germain
LW
89
93

Kylian Mbappé
Paris Saint-Germain
ST
91
92

Bernardo Silva
Manchester City
CAM
88
92

Marco Verratti
Paris Saint-Germain
CM
87
91

Vinícius Jr.
Real Madrid
LW
86
90

Riyad Mahrez
Manchester City
RW
86
90

Paulo Dybala
Roma
SS
86
90

Mohamed Salah
Liverpool
RW
90
90

Thiago
Liverpool
CM
86
90

Jadon Sancho
Manchester United
LW
84
89

Lorenzo Insigne
Toronto FC
LW
84
89

Allan Saint-Maximin
Newcastle United
LM
81
88

Isco
Sevilla FC
CAM
82
88

Mateo Kovaci?
Chelsea
CM
84
88

Christopher Nkunku
RB Leipzig
SS
86
88

Joao Félix
Atlético de Madrid
SS
84
88

Coutinho
Aston Villa
CAM
82
88

Sadio Mané
Bayern München
LM
89
88

Dries Mertens
Galatasaray
SS
84
88


Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Anime Premieres This July

Toho Animation has released a new trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, which has revealed that it will premiere on 6 July 2023.
The trailer features flashbacks of Gojo and Geto, as well as featuring the new opening theme song for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2. Kitani Tatsuya is the singer of the opening, which is titled “Ao No Sumika” (translated as “Blue House”).
The second season will adapt the Hidden Inventory / Premature Death arc. It features a younger Gojo, Nanami and more from their school days, followed by the highly anticipated Shibuya Incident arc.
In the meantime, check out our review of the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 prequel movie by heading over here.


Silent Hill Ascension Is A New Interactive Experience From J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot

During the Silent Hill Transmission, Konami announced Silent Hill Ascension from Genvid Entertainment, Behaviour Interactive and J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot company. It is described as a “new interactive video streaming experience for the series”.
Not much was revealed about the project, but it seems like this will probably be something either like Netflix’s Black Mirror Bandersnatch or any of Supermassive Games’ interactive horror games (such as Until Dawn and The Quarry). We’ll have to wait and see when Silent Hill Ascension launches sometime in 2023.
There is an official website for Silent Hill Ascension.
Check out the trailer below:


Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Will Be Out On Xbox Game Pass Day One

Get your chillax on with the upcoming Coffee Talk sequel, coming out on everybody’s favourite free gaming service.
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly will be out on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC on Day One, which is on 20th April. The game is also coming out for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles.
“Xbox Game Pass helped introduce new fans to the first Coffee Talk, and we’re excited that Episode 2 will be on the service from day one. With Coffee Talk still on Game Pass, now is the perfect time for Game Pass subscribers to play the original game in time for the release of Episode 2 on April 20.”
Pre-orders for the game are now available across Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo eShop with a 10% discount, according to publisher Chorus Worldwide and developer Toge Productions.


The Sandman Trailer Teases The Corinthian, Lucifer & More

During San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Netflix unveiled a new trailer for The Sandman.
The trailer shows The Corinthian (Boyd Holbrook) and Lucifer (Gwendoline Christie). The former is a living Nightmare that looks like a man with no eyes, who was created by Dream (Tom Sturridge). The Sandman trailer also features Patton Oswalt as the voice of Matthew the Raven, Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne, Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Dream’s sister Death and Mason Alexander Park as Death’s sibling Desire.
Gaiman, who was against any attempt at adapting his “The Sandman” comic book series for more than 30 years, has said that the first season of Netflix’s “The Sandman” will be adapted from the first two graphic novels from the titular series. The first season will be ten episodes long.
Neil Gaiman said:
“What’s been so interesting about Season 1, which is basically the first two graphic novels — ‘Preludes and Nocturnes’ and ‘The Doll’s House’ — is how we keep going back to the comic. The comic is the place we go for problem-solving. When we get ourselves into trouble in the script, we’ll go back and go, ‘Well, what happened in the comic? How was that told?’ And pretty often that will give us the key to get out of trouble.”

There is another world that waits for all of us when we close our eyes and sleep — a place called the Dreaming, where The Sandman, Master of Dreams (Tom Sturridge), gives shape to all of our deepest fears and fantasies. But when Dream is unexpectedly captured and held prisoner for a century, his absence sets off a series of events that will change both the dreaming and waking worlds forever. To restore order, Dream must journey across different worlds and timelines to mend the mistakes he’s made during his vast existence, revisiting old friends and foes, and meeting new entities — both cosmic and human — along the way.
Based on the beloved award-winning DC comic series written by Neil Gaiman, THE SANDMAN is a rich, character-driven blend of myth and dark fantasy woven together over the course of ten epic chapters following Dream’s many adventures. Developed and executive produced by Gaiman, showrunner Allan Heinberg, and David S. Goyer.
The Sandman premieres on Netflix on 5 August 2022.
Check out the trailer below:


This Adorable Witcher 3 Ciri Nendoroid Is Available For Pre-Order

The Good Smile Company initially announced the oh-so-adorable Nendoroid of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt‘s Ciri last year, but pre-orders are finally open for the cutest toy version of the character you will ever see.
The fully-articulated Nendoroid Ciri comes with interchangeable faceplates to convey different emotions. There’s one with her standard serious slightly-frowning face and another with a mischievous smile.
Fans of the game will appreciate that the Ciri Nendoroid also features her iconic sword, Zireael, and parts that simulate the effect of her trademark ‘blinking’ ability. That’s not all, as optional Gwent cards are also included so you can display her playing a round of Gwent (if you want to).
Pre-orders are open from 28 March to 25 April 2019, but the Nendoroid Ciri will only be released and shipped sometime in September 2019. It costs Â¥4,815 (before tax), which is roughly equivalent to around RM178 or USD $44.

Standing at approximately 100mm in height, the ‘daughter’ of Geralt has never looked cuter. On the other hand, Nendoroid Geralt has been on sale since last year, so fans of the franchise could pair them up and recreate touching moments from the game later this year.


Netflix Action Film Kate Gets A Roguelike Game Next Month

Netflix’s Kate is an action movie about an assassin with 24 hours to live, and also deals with the Tokyo criminal underworld. Sounds like fodder for a video game adaptation, right? That’s what we’re getting with Kate: Collateral Damage.
The upcoming title is from Ludic Studios, a small dev team known for its indie title Akane. It’s an isometric pixel art roguelike action game with fast-paced twitch-oriented shooter action. A time bar hovers over the main heroine, where if it depletes fully she dies from poison. You can slow down the timer by killing enemies among other game mechanics.

Kate: Collateral Damage will be out on 23rd October, purple neon 80s header and all. In the meantime, do check out our review of the film itself. Our own movie critic Alleef “Comicslord” Ashaari said that the film ticks all the boxes of a decent action flick, but cannot guarantee that action fans will be listing this movie in their personal top ten list.


Valorant Champions Tour 2022: South America Last Chance Qualifier – KRÜ & FURIA Are Going To Champions

The South American Last Chance Qualifiers for Valorant Champions have just concluded and the two teams that qualified are KRÜ Esports and FURIA Esports.
KRÜ Esports consists of a mostly Chilean lineup in Roberto “Mazino” Rivas, Juan Pablo “NagZ” Lopez, Joaquin “delz1k” Espinoza and Angelo “keznit” Mori alongside Argentines Nicolas “Klaus” Ferrari and coach Leandro “Leazo“ Liset.

The second team to qualify was the Brazilian team FURIA Esports. The roster that will be attending Champions is Gabriel “qck” Lima, Khalil “Khalil” Schmidt, Matheus “mazin” Araújo, Douglas “dgzin” Silva and coach Carlos “Carlão” Mohn led by Argentinian in-game-leader Agustin “Nozwerr” Ibarra.
Both KRÜ and FURIA’s runs were relatively convincing with the exception of the aforementioned’s matchup. KRÜ won over FURIA in a pretty convincing 3–0 although Game 2 went to overtime by six rounds. Up until that match, FURIA hadn’t dropped a map. When they got knocked down into the lower bracket they faced TBK Esports where they regained form and took the series 3–0 solidifying the final South American spot at Champions.