Microsoft Flight Simulator Takes Off On Xbox Series & Game Pass

Microsoft Flight Simulator was originally released for PC in August 2020. Almost a year later and the sim game has finally arrived on Xbox Series X/S consoles.
From light planes to wide-body jets, youâ€™ll test your piloting skills against the challenges of real-time weather including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain, and lightning; all in a dynamic and living world.
With the power of satellite data from Bing Maps and cloud-based AI using Azure, youâ€™ll travel the entire planet in amazing detail with over 37 thousand airports, 2 million cities, 1.5 billion buildings, real mountain ranges, roads, trees, rivers, animals, traffic, and more.
Simmers can expect the same level of depth as the PC version, with the most authentic and realistic flight simulator we have ever created and available to the widest audience ever. Optimized to harness the power of Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Flight Simulator brings realism, accuracy, and authenticity of flying.
Even if youâ€™re a new pilot, you can jump right in to experience the thrill of flight. Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X/S adds new features to make the experience highly accessible:
Discovery Flights: Newcomers can easily enter the world of Microsoft Flight Simulator and experience some of the most impressive wonders of our planet, including awe-inspiring locations like the Great Pyramid of Giza and Mount Everest, or vibrant cities like Naples and Rio de Janeiro.
World Exploration Improvements: Many users love to explore the planet in Microsoft Flight Simulator, and weâ€™ve further enhanced that experience. The world map now features satellite imagery, map labels, and main Point of Interest (POI) names to make exploring the world (and even finding your house) as easy as possible.
Flight Training: They have improved our flight training to ensure a smoother learning curve and make them more snack-sized and by adding a new performance evaluation system. There are now 22 training flights that teach users the fundamentals of flying starting with basic handling, landing and takeoff, VFR navigation and learning how to fly an airliner like the Airbus 320neo.
Flight Assistance: The Flight Assistant provides AI help during flight:

You can select nearby POIs or airports and set them as your destination to get directions.
You can use it to let the AI auto land your plane.
You can use it for auto-trimming and anti-stall.
Land Anywhere: In most flight simulators, take-off and landing at an airport can be complex and intimidating for newcomers. 71 percent of our planet is water, so they have added water landing options. They have revamped several of our planes and incorporated optional floaters, skis and a â€œlarge tiresâ€ feature so you can land almost anywhere.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam, as well as Xbox Game Pass. In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


PS Plus August 2021 Offers Hunterâ€™s Arena Legends & More

Gamers will have three new games to look forward to in theÂ PlayStation Plus Asia August 2021Â lineup.Â From 3 August 2021 to 6 September 2021, PS Plus subscribers will be able to redeem Hunter’s Arena Legends (PS4, PS5),Â Tennis World Tour 2 (PS4, PS5) and Plants Vs Zombies Battle For NeighborvilleÂ (PS4, PS5).
Augustâ€™s PlayStation Plus lineup challenges you to test your mettle against dangerous demons, the combative undead, aggressive fauna and racket-wielding pros. Enjoy the fantasy warfare of Hunterâ€™s Arena: Legends, teamwork hijinks in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville and hit the court in Tennis World Tour 2.
Hunterâ€™s Arena Legends (PS4, PS5)

As announced duringÂ  State of Play earlier this month, Hunterâ€™s Arena is coming to PlayStation Plus for both PS4 and PS5. The 30-player PvP & PvE combat-based battle royale is set in an ancient age in which humanity battles each other as well as a growing legion of demons that have been unleashed upon the world. In this vicious frontier, youâ€™ll face threats on two fronts.
Head into high-risk, high-reward dungeons to encounter demonic foes. Dangerous but necessary for your continued survival: youâ€™ll earn powerful items and experience points. Powering yourself up will give you a much-needed edge on the battlefield when you face off against your Hunter brethren.

Plants Vs Zombies Battle For Neighborville (PS4, PS5)

EAâ€™s off-the-wall team shooter returns. Ready your peashooters for the next over-the-top instalment in the Plants vs. Zombies franchise as the tension expands beyond Neighborville into new social and free-roam regions on the outer reaches of gamingâ€™s most contested township.
Choose one of 20 fully customizable character classes, and perfect your play style as you earn new rewards for each victory on the battlefield. Team up with friends, either on couch co-op or online*, and take on a cavalcade of new challenges, tackling enemy hordes in PvE, going up against others online, or braving all-out mayhem in the new Battle Arena.
Tennis World Tour 2 (PS4, PS5)

Play as the worldâ€™s top players or create your own pro and try to dominate the world rankings. Play for fun or take on Ranked mode to sharpen your skills. In Career mode, manage your season, your staff, your equipment and your sponsors.
Alternatively, take on friends locally or online* in singles or doubles games. Whatever mode you choose, youâ€™ll experience dynamic, realistic and precise gameplay that puts you in the heart of legendary rallies.


Overwatch League: Losing Debuts For ‘Mr 150K’ Sinatraa

It was a debut week to forget for Jay ‘Sinatraa’ Won as the San Francisco Shock lost five-set thrillers twice over a span of two days as they fell to Florida Mayhem on Thursday and Boston Uprising the following day. Starting the series overÂ Andrej “babybay” Francisty against the Mayhem, Sinatraa jumped straight into the fray like a duck to water as he ploughed through the Mayhem defenses on his signature hero, Tracer. However he’s met with the equally talented opposition Tracer in Logix who kept one of the most hyped players to join the OWL in check.
Many were wondering who would be ‘sacrificed’ to accommodate Sinatraa once he’s eligible to compete but Shock have appeared to found a way to involve their starting DPS players since Stage 1 – Danteh and Babybay – into the mix as both equally had ample play time during both losses.Â  Danteh start in maps where his Genji, Sombra and Junkrat plays were required while Babybay is the designated Soldier 76 player for the team.
So how did Sinatraa perform despite the losses? Not too bad, really as he held his own pretty well amongst the big boys. According to Overwatch-dedicated statistics website Winston’s Lab, he currently ranks 22nd on Tracer heading into the match against Boston which puts him higher than the likes of Jake (29th) and LiNkzr (23rd). Considering it’s just his debut, it can only get better as he gets more scrim time and opportunity against lesser opponents.


Warner Bros. Delays Tenet Yet Again, This Time Indefinitely

Sorry, movie fans. Earlier this month, Warner Bros. delayed Christopher Nolan’s timey-wimey science fiction film Tenet to 12 August 2020. However, the studio has suddenly decided to delay the highly-anticipated movie indefinitely.
According to Variety, Warner Bros. has removed Tenet from its release calendar, especially since it remains uncertain when cinemas in the US will start re-opening amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement, Warner Bros. chairman Toby Emmerich said:

â€œWe will share a new 2020 release date imminently for Tenet, Christopher Nolanâ€™s wholly original and mind-blowing feature.
We are not treating Tenet like a traditional global day-and-date release, and our upcoming marketing and distribution plans will reflect that.
Our goals throughout this process have been to ensure the highest odds of success for our films while also being ready to support our theater partners with new content as soon as they could safely reopen.
Weâ€™re grateful for the support weâ€™ve received from exhibitors and remain steadfast in our commitment to the theatrical experience around the world.
Unfortunately, the pandemic continues to proliferate, causing us to reevaluate our release dates.â€

It seems like Warner Bros. is still planning to release Tenet sometime in 2020, but who knows when that will be at this point in time. In addition, the studio has also delayed The Conjuring 3 to 4 June 2021 from its previous release date of 11 September 2020.
If the studio is not treating Tenet like a “traditional global day-and-date release”, it might be potentially possible for the movie to release in overseas markets earlier than the US. These include countries like Malaysia, which have already re-opened their cinemas.
Stay tuned on Kakuchopurei for the latest pop culture news. In the meantime, check out the latest Tenet trailer below.
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WandaVision Episode 1 & 2 Easter Eggs Explained

Marvel’s WandaVision is available now, and I have to say: the show is quite a trip. Part 50s sitcom, part mystery show, it’s going to keep a lot of MCU fans guessing.
I’ll be discussing heavy spoilers from the first two episodes of WandaVision, so if you haven’t seen them or want to avoid spoilers, now’s your chance to stop reading.

Still here? Well, read on, true believer.
The first two episodes of WandaVision premiered on Disney Plus last week on 15 January 2021, signalling a return for the Marvel Cinematic Universe on our screens after almost two years since 2019’s Spider-Man Far From Home. Both episodes were homages to classic sitcoms; the first episode to 50s sitcoms like The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Love Lucy while the second episode tributes 60s sitcoms like Bewitched.
To be honest, thereâ€™s not a lot to spoil as nothing much happens in the first two episodes. The first episode drops Wanda and Vision into their new home in Westview without any explanation in a black and white world. What’s weird is that neither Wanda nor Vision can recall details about the past, and the show has fun with a sitcom trope when Vision’s workplace boss, Mr. Hart, and his wife visited their home for dinner. Mr. Hart nearly chokes to death in a creepy little scene but otherwise, nothing much happens.
In Episode 2, much of its premise has to with Wanda and Vision planning a magic act for the neighbourhood talent show. While Wanda wants to impress local queen bee Dottie, the Vision finds himself ina pickle as a piece of gum stuck in his android body causes him to be intoxicated in a drunk kind of way. Both Wanda and Vision were then forced to use their magical powers, but it seems like most of the neighbourhood thought it was all part of the act.
There were some moments where the “fake” reality was somehow broken. On several occasions, a voice over the radio asked Wanda who was doing this to her. Dottie cut herself with a glass that left her bleeding a vivid red in a black and white world. Most importantly, a person (presumably an agent of SWORD) dressed in a hazmat suit came up from a sewer manhole in the middle of the street, but Wanda somehow rewinds reality so that it never happened. At the end of Episode 2, Wanda appeared to be pregnant and the world was then filled with colour in real-time, signifying that they were probably going to delve into the 70s and forward, where colour TVs started becoming the norm.
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Who Or What Is SWORD?

Who was that man in the creepy beekeeper suit climbing out of the sewer manhole in the middle of the street? Who is monitoring Wanda and Vision’s seemingly idyllic life? Well, they haven’t been explicitly mentioned by name in the MCU yet, but it’s probably the worst-kept secret in the world at this point.
In the comics, SWORD is an acronym for Sentient World Observation and Response Division; an organization that focuses on safeguarding the planet Earth from extraterrestrial and cosmic threats. In the MCU, their name has supposedly been changed to Sentient Weapon Observation and Response Division, which means that they might just be another version of SHIELD with the same objectives albeit with a different name.

Jimmy Woo (Randall Park), last seen in 2018’s Ant-Man And The Wasp, is now an agent of SWORD. You can hear his voice on the radio when he asks “Who’s doing this to you, Wanda?”. Another agent of SWORD is Geraldine, who is actually an undercover Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), the now-adult daughter of Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch), the best friend of Carol Danvers AKA Captain Marvel from 2019’s Captain Marvel.
Geraldine AKA Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) on the left.
We still have no idea who exactly the man in the beekeeper suit is, but it’s likely an agent of SWORD. The mysterious coloured toy helicopter drone thing in Episode 2 is also emblazoned with the SWORD logo, so make sure to be on the lookout for the SWORD logo from here on out when you’re watching WandaVision.

Who Is Agnes?

In WandaVision, Agnes is the unassumingly friendly neighbour of Wanda and Vision, played by Kathryn Hahn. While this remains speculation for now, it’s a strong one that’s been hinted since before the series premiered. It’s likely that Agnes is none other than Agatha Harkness, a prominent magical character in the comics.
In the comics, Agatha Harkness was a magical tutor to Wanda. She was also the one who mind-wiped Wanda’s lost children from her mind, and would later be the one to restore her memory as well, kickstarting the events that eventually led to Avengers Disassembled and House Of M.
Agatha also died at the hands of an unhinged Wanda, so that might very well be the ultimate fate of WandaVision’s Agnes. That is, if Agnes really does turn out to be Agatha Harkness.

House Of M Wine Bottle

In WandaVision Episode 1, Wanda serves a glass of wine to Mr. Hart and his wife. It might be a smart easter egg or a dumb one for over-eager fans. The bottle is branded Maison du MÃ©pris, which translates to “House of Misery,” which might allude to the House Of M event from the comics.
In the Avengers Disassembled and House Of M comics, Wanda became mentally unstable after she discovered that her she once had children (Speed and Wiccan) who were erased from her mind. This resulted in her using her powers to alter reality into one where her family reigned on Earth and mutants were the superior species.
The Grim Reaper Easter Egg

During the opening credits of Episode 2,Â  it looks like it’s the helmet worn by the supervillain Grim Reaper in the ground of the floor. In the comics, Eric Williams AKA the Grim Reaper is the brother of Simon Williams AKA Wonder Man. He is more significant in the comics because in the comics, Vision’s brainwaves and personality are based on Simon William’s, which give all three of them (Vision, Wonder Man and the Grim Reaper) a personal connection.
However, Wonder Man doesn’t exist in the MCU yet, and so, it’s unlikely that the Grim Reaper would show up. The MCU version of Vision was created from the Mind Stone without any connection to Wonder Man.
As such, it’s more possible that this Grim Reaper helmet in the opening credits of Episode 2 is a homage to the 2015 Vision mini-series by Tom King and Gabriel Hernandez Walta, where the Grim Reaper died and was buried by Vision in their home. It’s a masterpiece and might have done a lot to inspire WandaVision, so it’s a worthy comic to check out. Plus, it’s only 12 issues in a collected edition, so it’s easy to pick up and read.

Bova Milk Easter Egg

Just like the Grim Reaper easter egg, this is probably just another comic book easter egg that won’t really have much tangible effect on the MCU. I mean, who’d expect a talking anthropomorphic cow to suddenly appear, but it’s not like we don’t already have a talking tree and raccoon.
In the comics, Bova is a humanoid cow created by The High Evolutionary. She was the midwife who helped in the birth of Wanda and Pietro (Quicksilver, remember him?) on Mount Wundagore.
Yes, umm, that’s Bova.
More Easter Eggs?

There’s probably more easter eggs and references scattered throughout WandaVision‘s first two episodes, but I’ve touched on the more important ones above. It’s hard to say what will happen at this point, especially with seven (7) more episodes to go. We’re only two episodes in and there are already loads of speculation out there (as baseless as they may be).
For now, let’s kick back and enjoy WandaVision. I’ll return for more when there’s more interesting revelations or easter eggs to talk about. Until then, keep on keeping on, true believers.


Here’s When You’ll Get to Try PES 2019 Demo [Updated]

Update 8th August 2018Â
The PES 2019 demo is finally out! We had a go at it several rounds and here are the main points you’d wanna know about it:

The download file is about 3.7GB on the PS4
As confirmed earlier, there will be 12 playable teams ; two of which are national teams in France and Argentina
There are three playable modes: Exhibition, Quick Match (Online) and Co-Op (3v3)
The lineups are not updated to the current transfer window. So Liverpool will still have Lord of CalamityÂ Loris Karius in goal, no Naby Keita, Fabinho nor Xherdan ‘Rocket calves’ Shaqiri
There are only two stadiums in the demo; Nou Camp andÂ FC Schalke 04’s Veltins Arena
Playtime is limited to only five minutes per match
Difficulty slider goes all the way to ‘Superstar’ (second highest, just under Legendary)
Like previous PES demos, there will be no commentary in the matches; just ambient noise from around the stadium
It looks friggin gorgeous.

To download the PES2019 beta, just head over to your respective platform marketplaceÂ  and download it.

Update 22nd July 2018
The official Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 Twitter account, OfficialPesÂ has confirmed today that the demo for the game will be on 8th of August 2018.

Yes, thatâ€™s right. The #PES2019 demo is coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC via Steam on 8th August. There will be an Online Quick Match option too, alongside the usual offline stuff. pic.twitter.com/Th5Ea7U4BH
â€” Pro Evolution Soccer (@officialpes) July 21, 2018
It also confirmed the playable teams which include Liverpool, FC Barcelona, both Milan teams and Schalke 04. Two international teams also join the list – Argentina and recently-crowned World Cup champions France.

Heads up football fans and remember these important dates- July 21st for PES2019 demo release date and the actual game release which falls on August 30th 2019.
“We are going to announce the demo details at our major esports final event which is on July 21st. It’s being held in Barcelona… we are going to announce a few things at the show.” said Adam Bhatti, International Brand Manager of PES2019 to IGN earlier this week, at E3.
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Bhatti added that compared to the previous years where they have always separated the PC demo release from the consoles, all platforms will get a demo version of PES2019 on the same day.
Bhatti said that the earlier release of the game was deliberate, to allow extra room for players to judge the game as it is, and not simply compare it to its fiercest rival in the FIFA series. Releasing PES2019 close to the start of the new football season also allows the game to ride on with the hype thanks to the live-update feature which the game also carry.
PES2019 will feature tons of new upgrades from the already impressive 2018 version such as 11 new skills including Bobby Firmino’s no-look goal, controlled chip and dipping shot. While the game lost a huge license in the UEFA Champions League (which switched camp to FIFA19), it hasn’t lost the realism in gameplay and awesome depiction of the football atmosphere during gameday.
You wouldn’t wanna miss PES2019’s E3 trailer, which is awesome so we added it below, along with a quick look at the gameplay which was shown during Bhatti’s E3 interview with IGN
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Star Wars Battlefront 2’s Rogue One Update Will Be Its Last

Last week, EA DICE announced that the upcoming June 2020 update will be the last for Battlefield V. Earlier today, the developer has revealed that the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story‘s Battle For Scarif update for Star Wars Battlefront 2 on 29 April 2020 will also be the game’s last major content update.
The Battle on Scarif update will not only add the tropical planet location (as seen in the climax of the Rogue One movie) to multiple modes, but also new hero and villain skins based on Star Wars Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker, including Rey with her new yellow lightsaber, Kylo Ren with his reforged mask, and a new (zombie) version of Emperor Palpatine.

In addition, the Age of Rebellion (Star Wars Original Trilogy content) will be made available in both the Supremacy and Instant Action modes, with battles on Hoth, Tatooine, Yavin 4, and the Death Star.
In a statement to IGN, an EA spokesperson clarified that while Battlefield V and Star Wars Battlefront 2 will be receiving their last major updates, both games will still be supported in other ways.

“The team at DICE is working on the standalone Battlefield V update releasing this summer, and continuing their work on delivering Community Games.
While the studioâ€™s vision for Star Wars Battlefront II is now complete with this weekâ€™s The Battle on Scarif Update, the servers, in-game challenges, recurring events and game support will continue as the game lives on with players and the community.
Weâ€™re looking forward to hearing playersâ€™ stories for both games, for years to come.
Longer term, the studio is focused on the future of Battlefield that weâ€™ll be bringing to players in 2021.”

This confirms that EA DICE will be shifting most of its resources and manpower towards a new next-gen Battlefield game in 2021. However, details remain scarce at the time of writing.
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Crytek Is Teasing Crysis 2 Remastered

Crytek seems to be teasing a remastered version of Crysis 2 following several cheeky tweets over the weekend. Plus, it’s certainly no coincidence that 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of Crysis 2‘s original launch in 2011.
It all started when the official Crysis Twitter account posted a tweet on 20 May 2021 that read:
“They used to call me Prophet.”
Crysis 2 players will recognise that line, which was spoken by Major Laurence “Prophet” Barnes in Crysis 2.

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— Crysis (@Crysis) May 20, 2021

A day later, on 21 May 2021, Crytek posted yet another tweet; this time it’s a screenshot from Crysis 2. If that’s not a sign, then I don’t know what is. With E3 2021 and Summer Game Fest 2021 just around the corner, we might get an official announcement sooner rather than later.

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— Crysis (@Crysis) May 21, 2021

Crysis Remastered was released on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC (via the Epic Games Store) on 18 September 2020 after being delayed from its initial release date.


Halo Infinite: Game Pass Ultimate Members To Get Monthly Multiplayer Bonuses

To celebrate Microsoft’s 20th-anniversary announcement, the company will be releasing a special bonus program for Halo Infinite players.
If you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you will receive monthly multiplayer bonuses through the perks program of the pass. The company has yet to specify what these bonuses are though, but they will involve multiplayer. Perhaps it’s weapon skins and Spartan armour custom jobs that are only for members? It’ll essentially be cosmetics.
On a related note, Microsoft will be hosting a 20th anniversary Xbox livestream on 16th November GMT+8. Also, a Game of the Year edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator will be on the way and will be a free upgrade for all Xbox and PC owners of the original game last year.


This Is What That Cryptic Marvel Teaser Really Meant

Several days ago, the official Marvel Twitter account posted a cryptic teaser containing nothing but gibberish and redated secret documents of some sort. Fans noticed that the documents referred to Weapon I, Weapon X, and Weapon XIII, who are actually Captain America, Wolverine, and the mutant Fantomex, respectively.

II IV V VI IXhttps://t.co/x8cfBZV3wn
â€” Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) June 14, 2019
Some fans speculated that this might mean the introduction of mutants, and by extension the X-Men, into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Unfortunately, the truth turned out to be nothing quite as exciting.
The cryptic teaser actually led to the official announcement of a new comic book series featuring Wolverine and Captain America teaming up to investigate the disturbing data breach which caused details of the Weapon Plus program (which made them who they are today) to be leaked to the public.
WOLVERINE & CAPTAIN AMERICA: WEAPON PLUS #1 will launch on 10 July 2019 as the two veteran heroes find themselves embroiled in a conspiracy with one main question: Who are the other Weapons?

What is the Weapon Plus program?

For those unfamiliar with the concept, the Weapon Plus program was introduced by Grant Morrison in New X-Men #128 (August 2002), a secret organization whose purpose is to create super soldiers in the form of Weapons to fight in future wars, including a predicted-to-be-imminent human-mutant war.
According to the image above, here are all the known Weapons so far:

Weapon 0: John Steele
Weapon I: Steve Rogers (Captain America)
Weapon II: Unknown (We3, a bunch of animals with unique abilities like Wolverine’s claws, etc, but is now considered non-canon)
Weapon III: Skinless Man
Weapon IV: Unknown
Weapon V: Unknown
Weapon VI: Unknown
Weapon VII: Frank Simpson (Nuke)
Weapon VIII: Unknown
Weapon IX: Unknown
Weapon X: Wolverine (Sabretooth and Deadpool were considered failures)
Weapon XI: Unknown
Weapon XII: Zona Cluster 6 (Huntsman)
Weapon XIII: Fantomex
Weapon XIV: The Stepford Cuckoos
Weapon XV: Ultimaton
Weapon XVI: Allgod

The Super Soldier Serum which turned Steve Rogers into Captain America was actually the first in the Weapon Plus program, designated as Weapon I. Meanwhile, James Howlett or Logan AKA Wolverine was given his adamantium skeleton when he participated in the 10th installation of the program, which is why he was designated, Weapon X.
While several of the Weapons have been identified, there remained many that have yet to be revealed. This new comic will likely explore the Weapon Plus program even further, unearthing more hidden revelations in the process.
Perhaps we might even see the Weapon Plus program being adapted into the MCU in the future, as one of the many different ways mutants could officially be introduced into the universe.
Weapon Plus Preview (Art by Diogenes Neves, Federico Blee, and Adriano Di Benedetto)


Tengoku Daimakyo Anime By Production IG Premieres On Disney+ Hotstar Next Month

On 1 April 2023, the highly anticipated anime adaptation of the award-winning manga series Tengoku Daimakyo (“Heavenly Delusion”) will debut on Disney+ Hotstar.
Based on the series of the same name by Masakazu Ishiguro, Tengoku Daimakyo opens in the ruins of Tokyo 15 years after the world has been brought to its knees by an unprecedented disaster. With only small, isolated clusters of civilization left, Kiruko, is shocked to receive a mysterious request asking her to “take this child to Heaven” before the messenger suddenly passes away. With next to no information to go off, Kiruko and Maru, set off on a journey in search of “Heaven”, all the while trying to avoid “Hiruko” – a strange creature who hunts the remaining members of the human race.
Starring Gen Sato (Dr Stone: New World, Hoshi no Samidare) as Maru; Sayaka Senbongi (Bocchi the Rock!, Extreme Hearts) as Kiruko; and Hibiku Yamamura (Buddy Daddies, Akiba Meido Sensou) as Tokio, Tengoku Daimakyo is produced by Production I.G., the masterminds behind Psycho-Pass and Ghost In The Shell, is written by Makoto Fukami (Black Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall) and is directed by Hirotaka Mori.
As part of today’s announcement, two previously unseen pieces of artwork from the upcoming series were also released, depicting Maru and Kiruko, and a group of children living in a beautiful walled world.
Set to debut April 1, with new episodes released every Saturday on Disney+ Hotstar, today’s announcement comes as part of The Walt Disney Company’s expanded strategic collaboration with leading publishing house Kodansha. Fans of Japanese anime can subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar today to enjoy access to other incredible anime titles including Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc, about a reformed bad boy who uses his accidentally acquired powers to go back in time and save his high school girlfriend from being murdered, as well as countless hours of other world-class entertainment.


Overwatch League Transfers: New NYXL & Dynasty Signings May Reflect Upcoming Meta

Seoul Dynasty and New York Excelsior each have confirmed the signings of Lucio mains, which may be the biggest indicator on where the meta is heading following the Mercy nerf.
After finishing Stage 1 in an abysmal 5th place, the Seoul Dynasty have confirmed the recruitment ofÂ Heo “Gambler” Jin-woo to their roster. The former LW Blue player will be Seoul Dynasty’s 12th player and many believe the Lucio main act as an understudy and backup to the Boop God himself, Tobi.
Meanwhile,Â Tae-seongÂ “ANAMO”Â Jeong joins Stage 1 runners-up, New York Excelsior where the former Ardeont support main is expected to play backup to superstar support duo of Ark and Jjonak who were easily the best support duo in the league right now.
Following the Mercy nerf, many teams appear to be gearing for a brand new tank-heavy meta, possibly one involving four tanks, heavily relying on the support of two mobile heroes with high, burst healing potential. We may even see a return to the classic dive meta which centers around Lucio and Zarya hence the rise in stock for Lucio players out there in recent weeks.
Stage 2 of the inaugural Overwatch League season kicks off this 23rd 2018 and players signed during this brief transfer period will be eligible to compete then.
Source: ESPN


Action RPG Platformer Indivisible Finally Gets Release Date

Publisher 505 Games and developer Lab Zero Games have announced the release date for Indivisible. It was originally announced back in 2015 along with a crowdfunding campaign for the game. Four years later, and fans will finally be getting their hands on the highly-anticipated title.
Indivisible is unique in that it features real-time action RPG gameplay with platforming mechanics, inspired by that of the 1999 Square Enix classic Valkyrie Profile. Unlike other modern JRPGs, it utilizes traditional 2D visuals with breathtaking hand-drawn animations to boot.
The game also boasts over a dozen playable characters, including the main protagonist Ajna, who is a good-natured tomboy with a rebellious streak. Her powers play into the combat, as she has the ability to absorb special people called Incarnations into herself and manifest them to fight alongside her.
Indivisible is slated to release for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on 8 October 2019, followed by a Nintendo Switch release on an unspecified date later this year. It is already available for pre-order on Steam at the price of RM163.
Pre-order bonuses include Ajna’s loveable pet Tapir following her around in-game and exclusive skins like from Half-Life, Portal and Team Fortress 2 (only for pre-orders on Steam). In the meantime, check out the Indivisible announcement release date trailer below.
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The Batman Delayed To 2022, The Matrix 4 In 2021 Instead

That new Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson will be pushed back by another year, according to Warner Bros (via Variety). The Batman will be out on 4th March 2022 instead of 1st October 2021.
On the opposite spectrum, The Matrix 4 will be pushed forward from its 1st April 2022 release date to 22nd December 2021. And that’s not all: other superhero films like The Flash and Shazam 2 are delayed. The former on 4th November 2022 and the latter on 2nd June 2023.
Guess there won’t be any Warner Bros superhero shenanigans in the far future, except for Wonder Woman 1984 which is slated for 25th December 2020. Unless it gets delayed again; COVID-19 is quite a pain in the cinema business.
Welp, enjoy this The Batman teaser again; you won’t be seeing a new one in a long while.


Here Are The Ghost Recon Breakpoint System Requirements

We’re less than two months away from the release of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint and the game’s beta launches next week. If you’re looking forward to playing the game, here are the system requirements:
Minimum requirements for low settings at 1920×1080:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5 4460
RAM: 8GB
GPU: AMD Radeon R9 280X / Nvidia Geforce GTX 960 (4GB)
Recommended requirements for high settings at 1920×1080:
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i7 6700K
RAM: 8GB
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 480 / Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 (6GB)
Recommended requirements for ultra settings at 2K:
OS: Windows 10
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 1700X / Intel Core i7 6700K
RAM: 16GB
GPU: AMD Radeon RX5700 XT / Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080
Recommended requirements for ultra settings at 4K:
OS: Windows 10
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X /Â  Intel Core i7 7700K
RAM: 16GB
GPU: AMD Radeon VII / Nvidia Geforce RTX 2080
Credits to System Requirements Lab for the info.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint will be released worldwide on 4 October 2019 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The game will also be released for the Google Stadia in November 2019.


State Of Decay 2 Guide: How To Survive Xbox One’s Current Zombie Apocalypse

So you decided to take the plunge into the State of Decay 2 deep end of the pool. Good for you: the game is fun but definitely challenging and unintuitive in some aspects. Still, we suspect that this game will be played for a very long time due to its three large states, its breadth of things to do to survive and maintain your community with, and the fact that the juggling act of keeping yourself and your pals alive while not being overwhelmed is fun and hectic in itself.
To help you out, here are some top tips based on our experiences and many others who started the Ultimate Edition of the game; regular version comes out 22 May.
Disclaimer: this guide will be updated periodically.

Basic Tips
Get The Closest Outposts With Food & Medicine
You are always going to be out of something, be it Materials, Medicine, or Fuel. But the two big things you should try to keep stocked up are Food and Medicine. Most survivors you pick up get pissed off and depressed if either one of these resources is in the red.
So when you get your base up and running, find two outposts that supply those once per day.
Watch Your Stamina
Whether you’re specialized in melee combat or running, one thing is for certain: you will get fatigued and you will have a decreasing stamina bar. So find some coffee to raise it up temporarily and prolong your human tiredness.
Pack Only What You Need
Your typical survival kit should be the following:

an 8-slot backpack that is as light as possible.
a health or stamina-replenishing kit.
a melee weapon.
a gun with some bullets.

There are other essentials like gas cans or molotovs (for the Plague Heart bits), but the four key things above are a bigger priority. Most items and consumables can be scavenged in State of Decay 2’s many locales. Keep in mind that some survivors get encumbered easily if they carry too much. This means that whatever stamina-using abilities they have will drain their stamina meter faster.
Be Like Jim Krakowski’s Character From “A Quiet Place”
Noise attracts zombies, so sneak into places and do things quietly if possible. If you see a lone zombie shambling away from you, quietly kill it. Bum-rushing it means you risk attracting potentially bigger threats to your direction.
You get visual information about how much noise youâ€™re making on your minimap in the bottom left corner of your HUD. When youâ€™re making noise, a white circle will ripple outward from your location â€” when youâ€™re walking, itâ€™ll be a small circle; when youâ€™re blowing something up (or failing a quick search), itâ€™ll be a big one.
There’s No Shame In Retreating
If you’re getting swarmed by plague zombies when dealing with a Plague Heart, there’s really no other option except to run like hell. If your weapons are jammed or broken, your knife isn’t going to do much against 10 or more zombies running at you. Just run and cut your losses. And don’t worry too much about your survivor buddy; he or she is going to run just as fast as you.
Radio, Radio, Radio
When you’re stuck and there’s no resource in sight, always use your radio. Spending your influence to radio in on resource spots or backup is a small price to pay, but you’ll survive longer and you’ll make your base situation a little more tolerable.
Help Your Neighbours, But Only If You Can
Balancing your Community needs along with your neighbours is a constant struggle. It benefits you to help everyone youâ€™re able to â€” but itâ€™s important to emphasize the “able to” part.
If youâ€™re out of food, the neighbour who needs help with supplies-searching is going to have to wait. If your base resources count is in a good place, seeking out neighbours to help is a good way to earn some Influence, find potential recruits, and even gain bonus radio commands like a plague cure supply drop.
Take Your Time. Sort Of
There are 10 Plague Hearts out there for you to kill in a state. They get harder to destroy as you keep destroying them, so take your time in stocking up your molotovs and weapons so that you can deal with the game.
The reason why we say “sort of” is because the game only stops time when you shut it off. When you pause, you’re still vulnerable to a random zombie, and your community might suffer if it’s on the verge of breaking down.

Full Skills List
Cardio
Improved by sprinting and climbing. Level 7 Benefits: +21 Max Stamina. Can be upgraded to:

Marathon
Reduced Stamina costs for sprinting. Fatigue accrues more slowly.
Level 0 benefits
+21 Max Stamina
33% Sprint Stamina Cost
-5% Fatigue Severity
Backpacking
Major increase to carrying capacity
Level 0 benefits
+26 Max Stamina
+15 Max Carrying Capacity
Acrobatics
Dodging and climbing are quicker and cost less Stamina.
Level 0 benefits
+21 Max Stamina
-15% Climbing Stamina Cost
Flying Strike when facing an enemy
Powerhouse
Reduced Stamina costs for melee, grappling, and finishers.
Level 0 benefits
+21 Max Stamina
-25% Grapple Stamina Cost
-4% Melee Stamina Cost
Drop Kick when facing an enemy
Throw grabbed zombies much harder

Wits
Improved by searching containers and exploring the map. Level 7 Benefits: +35% Search Speed. Can be upgraded to:

Stealth
Quiet Interactions, and reduced visibility to enemies.
Level 0 benefits
+35% Search speed
-7% Enemy Sight Range
Sprint while crouched.
Silently open locked doors while crouched.
Resourcefulness
Increased carrying capacity; more effective Health and Stamina items.
Level 0 benefits
+35% Search Speed
+1 Inventory Slot
+1 Max consumable Stack
Discipline
Increased Stamina, light encumbrance limit, and weapon durability.
Level 0 benefits
+35% Search Speed
+15 Light Carrying Capacity
+25% Melee Weapon Durability
+3% Stamina
Scouting
Increased scouting range and enemy detection
Level 0 benefits
+35% Search Speed
+15m enemy detection Range
+10% Container Visibility Range

Fighting
Improved by fighting hand-to-hand. Level 7 Benefit: +28 Max Health. Can be upgraded to:

Endurance
Improve by fighting with melee weapons.
Increased Health. Trauma is accrued more slowly.
Level 0 benefits
+28 Max Health
-25% injury severity
Slam Attack
Close Combat
Improve by fighting with melee weapons.
Improved fighting and reduced stamina use with an empty melee slot.
Level 0 benefits
+28 Max Health
-25% Melee Stamina Cost (Close Combat)
Enhanced Close Combat moves
Shove Attack
Striking
Improve by fighting with blunt weapons
Improved combat moves and increased knockdown for blunt weapons.
Level 0 benefits
+28 Max Health
Shove enemies to the ground
+15% Blunt knockdown
Sword Play
Improve by fighting with bladed weapons
Improved combat moves and increased lethality for bladed weapons.
Level 0 benefits
+28 Max Health
+15% Blade Lethality
Leg Sweep to cripple enemies

Shooting
Improved by shooting enemies. Level 7 Benefit: -25% Firearm Sway, -25% Firearm Recoil. Can be upgraded to:

Weapons Handling
Clear jammed firearms and improve durability.
Level 0 benefits:
-25% Firearm Sway
-25% Firearm Recoil
Clear jammed firearms in the field
Sharpshooting
Improved steadiness, bullet penetration and limb damage.
Level 0 benefits:
-50% Firearm Sway
-25% Firearm Recoil
Assault
Significantly reduced recoil, and you gain a close-range kick attack.
Level 0 benefits:
-50% Firearm Recoil
-25% Firearm Sway
Kick enemies while aiming
Gunslinging
Reduced reload times, and you become a crack shot with small arms.
-25% Firearm Sway
-25% Firearm Recoil
Snap to targets while aiming

List Of Bases
Cascade Hills Map
Justineau House (Starter Base)

8 Small Slots ( 3 Empty)
1 Bedroom / 1 Master Bedroom / 1 Storage / 1 Kitchen / 1 Radio
2 Parking Spots

Corner Office

1 Empty Large Slot
9 Small Slots (5 Empty)
1 Kitchen / 1 Storage / 1 Radio
2 Parking Spots

Church on the Hill

1 Empty Large Slot
8 Small Slots (5 Empty)
1 Storage / 1 Radio / 1 Guard Tower
4 Parking Spots

Container Fort

2 Empty Large Slots
8 Small Slots (6 Empty)
1 Radio / 1 Storage
3 Parking Slots

Loch and Keogh Self Storage

1 Empty Large Slot
10 Small Slots ( 6 EmÂ´pty)
1 Still / 1 Radio / 1 Guard Tower / 1 Storage
3 Parking Spots

Mohr and Mohr Distributing

2 Empty Large Slots
10 Small Slots (5 Empty)
1 Generator / 1 Storage / 1 Radio / 1 Workshop / 1 Huge Fuel Storage
4 Parking Spots

Bridge Fort

1 Sheltered Bed
3 Parking
1 Western Watchpost
1 Eastern Watchpost
1 Large Sloot
1 Small Indoor Slot
2 Small Outdoor Slots

Drucker County Map
Vogel House (Starter Base)

8 Small Slots (3 Empty)
1 Kitchen / 1 Master Bedroom / 1 Bedroom / 1 Radio / 1 Storage
2 Parking Spots
2 Outposts

Barricaded Strip Mall (Personal Favorite)

3 Empty Large Slots
10 Small Slots ( 4 Empty)
1 Storage / 1 Radio / 1 Kitchen / 1 Gym / 1 Toilet / 1 Urgent Care Infirmary
3 Parking Spots

Drive-In Theater

COMING SOON

Wheelhouse Truck Stop

2 Large Slots (1 Empty)
8 Small Slots (4 Empty)
1 Machine Shop / 1 Storage / 1 Kitchen / 1 Radio / 1 Huge Fuel Storage
4 Parking Spots

MikeÂ´s Concrete

3 Large Slots (2 Empty)
7 Small Slots (3 Empty)
2 Sheltered Beds / 1 Machine Shop / 1 Huge Fuel Storage / 1 Backup Generator
4 Parking Spots

Meagher Valley Map
Clarington House (Starter Base)

8 Small Slots ( 3 Empty)
1 Bedroom / 1 Master Bedroom / 1 Storage / 1 Kitchen / 1 Radio
2 Parking Spots

Mazzara Farm

2 Empty Large Slots
8 Small Slots (3 Empty)
1 Storage / 1 Rain Collector / 1 Master Bedroom / 1 Radio / 1 Country Kitchen
2 Parking Spots

Church of the Condenscension

1 Empty Large Slot
6 Small Slots (3 Empty)
1 Storage / 1 Radio / 1 Guard Tower
3 Parking Spots

Rural Police Station

2 Empty Large Slots
7 Small Slots (3 Empty)
1 Radio / 1 Storage / 1 Armory / 1 Prison Cell Bedroom / 1 Guard Tower
4 Parking Spots

Squelones Brewing Company

2 Empty Large Slots
11 Small Slots (6 Empty)
1 Radio / 1 Storage / 2 Stills / 1 Rain Collector / 1 Bar
3 Parking Spots

Whitney Field

3 Empty Large Slots
10 Small Slots (5 Empty)
1 Radio / 1 Storage / 1 Guard Tower / 1 Loudspeaker ?
4 Parking Slots

Camp Kalenga

2 Empty Large Slots
9 Small Slots (4 Empty)
1 Bedroom / 1 Radio / 1 Storage / 1 Kitchen / 1 Rain Collector

How To Deal With Certain Zombie Types
Ferals
These zombies run on all fours and can hit you hard and fast.Â Here’s how you can take them down (via xfuzzzygames): when you’re in a car and see a feral killing them is easy. Get close enough to it that it notices you, and drive slowly away from it.
It will chase you and attempt to jump on your car. When it jumps, switch to reverse and gun it. (or if you were driving away in reverse, gun it forward.) It will either outright kill it or sometimes knock it down for an easy kill.
If you have no car,Â roll when he tries to pounce on you as it’s charging after you. He’ll miss and fall on his face, giving you time to come up and do the finisher. Just forward and he’ll miss and then quickly do the finisher.
If he’s near you and not running, just do the drop kick and knock him on his ass. Then perform the finisher.
Juggernauts
JuggernautsÂ are perhaps the easiest enemies to spot since they’re huge. These giant ghouls tower over everything else and you can typically hear them coming thanks to their loud footsteps.
However, their awareness isnâ€™t terribly high and itâ€™s pretty easy to sneak past one if theyâ€™re alone. Engage Juggernauts only when you absolutely have to. You will waste a ton of ammo fighting them, especially if this monster has other zombies around him â€“ which he almost always does.
If you do need to kill a Juggernaut, we suggest using shotguns, high-powered sniper rifles, and explosives. Pistols and melee weapons donâ€™t do a ton of damage.
Itâ€™s important to keep your distance from the Juggernaut. ItÂ has a very powerful grab attack that you want to avoid at all costs. Keep an armâ€™s length away from him and if possible try to always stay behind him. This is only really possible with a second player or NPC who can draw the behemothâ€™s aggro.
For solo players, try to use explosives such as grenadeâ€™s, pipebombs, or C4. These do a ton of damage to this monster, especially if you can trigger the bomb right when they walk over it. Once the explosives go off, begin pumping shotgun rounds into his head. Make sure to backpedal if the Juggernaut is still walking. This big guy is quite fast for his size, especially if he initiates a charge attack.
No matter what, always try to fight a Juggernaut outside in an open area. Fighting one indoors is suicide unless you have a height advantage on him.
Once it’s down and keeled over, you can pull off a finisher with the standard LT + X kill.


Injustice 2 Adds Heroes in a Half Shell to their Roster

Ahead of Injustice 2 hitting PCs 14th November 2017, developers NetherRealm studios yesterday revealed that the cast of the Ninja Turtles will be making their way to the brawler via its third DLC.
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However, we are still confused as of how the four turtles will be in the game – whether each as a single character or as Leonardo says it in the trailer, “We fight as a team” which will see each character tag in and out of the match whenever you see fit, allowing the Ninja Turtles fight as a single entity. Only time will tell but to be honest – either way it will still be awesome.Â Also revealed were two additional characters in the DLC, The Atom, who was revealed not long ago and The Enchantress to bring the roster to a total of 41 characters.
However, the new fighters won’t be available immediately on launch of the PC version, with Early Access version of The Atom only joining the fray on December 12, followed by Enchantress and the Turtles soon after. You can purchase these characters separately or get the whole shebang by snapping up the Ultimate Edition of the game.


The Witcher Netflix Series Trailer Is Out And It Looks Pretty Decent

The Witcher novels, popular as they are, have been eclipsed by their video games counterpart for a while now. Thanks to CD Projekt Red‘s consistent efforts in improving the games’ mechanics and scale, we now have The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt which is often cited as one of the best games of all time from all corners of the world.
All this popularity would’ve eventually led to fans yearning for a Hollywood live-action adaption be it ether in the form of a film or a TV series. Netflix announced way back in 2017 that it was indeed working on a Witcher TV series and today we’ve finally gotten the first official trailer. Take a look:
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As detailed before in prior announcements and leaks, the show will be based on the novels and not the video games. The plot of the video games take place after the events of the books and so for those of you who have never read the novels, this is a good way to acquaint yourself with the lore and backstory of Geralt and other important characters.
At first, I wasn’t all too enthusiastic to hear that Henry Cavill is being casted as Geralt but it seems that he might put up a good performance as the titular witcher after all. I’m still not sold on Anya Chalotra‘s Yennefer but I’ve been spoiled by how unrealistically beautiful she is in the games so it’s not a fair comparison. On a positive note, Freya Allan‘s portrayal of an innocent and fearful Ciri is quite convincing since the show begins before her Kear Morhen training.
Yennefer in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. You’d need sorcery to look this good.
Overall, I’ve got pretty high hopes for the show now. If you’ve never read the novels but have played the games (like me), then I think the show will at least be worth checking out. We’ll be able to find out more about Geralt’s past and how his relationships between important characters like Yennefer and Ciri were formed.
The Witcher Netflix TV series will begin airing in late 2019. Oh, did you notice that Geralt is only carrying one sword instead of two? Here’s why.


Daniel Craig’s Bond Returns For His Swansong In First No Time To Die Trailer

Daniel Craig’s James Bond AKA Agent 007 is back from retirement as he returns to action in the first trailer for his fifth and final outing in No Time To Die. While we still don’t know much about the movie’s plot, the trailer does show glimpses of what to expect.
It seems like James Bond will be jumping back into live duty after his American friend Felix Leiter (reprised by Westworld‘s Jeffrey Wright) has a new mission for him. It also seems like Madeleine Swann (reprised by Death Stranding‘s Lea Seydoux) might be betraying Bond, or it might be a red herring.
In his new mission, Bond has to work with the new 00 agent played by Captain Marvel‘s Lashana Lynch, who doesn’t play well with others. We also get a brief look at Raimi Malek’s mysterious antagonist character, who fans are claiming might turn out to be none other than iconic Bond villain Dr. No.
Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, No Time To Die is slated to premiere on 8 April 2020. In the meantime, check out the trailer below.
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Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War Drops This November; Here’s What We Know

Publisher Activision and developers Treyarch and Raven Software have announced that Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War will launch for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Battle.net on 13 November 2020. The PS5 and Xbox Series X versions will be releasing sometime in holiday 2020.

The game will be available in the following editions, which essentially confirms that Activision will be charging more for next-gen games:
Standard Edition (RM249)
Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War gamePS4 version plays on PS5 via backward compatibility at launchXbox One version plays on Xbox Series X via backward compatibility at launchConfrontation Weapons Pack
Cross-Gen Bundle (RM289)
Cross-Gen Bundle of Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War gamePlayStation: Includes PS4 version of game and PS5 version when it launchesXbox: Includes Xbox One version of game and Xbox Series X version when it launchesConfrontation Weapons Pack
Ultimate Edition (RM379)
Cross-Gen Bundle of Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War gamePlayStation: Includes PS4 version of game and PS5 version when it launchesXbox: Includes Xbox One version of game and Xbox Series X version when it launchesLand, Sea and Air PackThree Operator SkinsThree Vehicle SkinsThree Weapon BlueprintsBattle Pass Bundle (One Season Battle Pass + 20 Tier Skips)Confrontation Weapons Pack

Digital Edition Pre-Order Bonuses
Those who pre-order any digital edition will receive:
Early access to the Open Beta, first on PS4 (four days before other platforms)Operator Frank Woods and an assault rifle Weapon Blueprint for immediate use in Call of Duty Modern Warfare and Call of Duty Warzone
Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War Key Features

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War is a direct sequel to 2010’s Call of Duty Black Ops, which was also set during the Cold War in the 1960s.
While Treyarch will be handling the multiplayer, Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War‘s campaign has been handled by Raven, the developer’s first original game project since 2010’s Singularity.
Single-Player
Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War drops fans into the depths of the Cold Warâ€™s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s.Nothing is ever as it seems in a gripping single-player Story Campaign, where players will come face-to-face with historical figures and hard truths, as they battle around the globe through iconic locales like East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, Soviet-era Moscow, and more.As elite operatives, you will follow the trail of a shadowy figure named Perseus, who is on a mission to destabilize the global balance of power and change the course of history.Descend into the dark centre of this global conspiracy alongside iconic characters like Woods, Mason and Hudson, as well as a new cast of operatives attempting to stop a plot, decades in the making.Will feature a character creator, which allows players to design their own single-player operator for the first time.More player choice, as any mission allows players to take different paths to an objective, and even dialogue options at some points in the story.Players can also accomplish extra objectives and discover evidence to unlock two optional missions, which provide them with more narrative context to these levels.These choices will affect how the story progresses and ultimately what ending players receive, although it’s clear that these choices will still be limited within a broader narrative.The story is written by David S. Goyer, best known as the screenwriter of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy.
Multiplayer
Beyond the single-player campaign, Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War delivers the next generation of multiplayer combat and an all-new Zombies experience, in addition to sharing content with the free-to-play, free-for-everyone blockbuster battle royale experience, Call of Duty Warzone.Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War will feature cross-gen and cross-play support, with cross-progression for all players to play together.Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War will also offer a Battle Pass system and deliver a steady stream of post-launch content, including multiplayer maps and modes, Zombies experiences, along with a robust schedule of in-game community events.Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War includes shared progression features with Call Of Duty Warzone, adding inventory items that can be used in both titles.In addition, Call Of Duty Warzone players will still have access to Modern Warfare content they earned previously, like Operators and weapon blueprints.
Zombies
Uncover dark Cold War experiments that unleash a new Zombie threat to take on in frightening and intense co-operative gameplay with friends.More details around the new chapter of Call of Duty Zombies will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Activision will share the first look at Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War multiplayer gameplay via a Twitch live stream on 9 September 2020. In the meantime, check out the reveal trailer below:


Street Fighter V Free Trial Coming Next Week

In a new blog post, Capcom announced that PS4 and PCÂ (Steam) users will be able to play Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition for free starting next week from 23 April to 5 May 2019. Players will have access to all 20 fighters (including the four DLC characters), and every single mode in the game.

Keep in mind that PS4 players will still require a PS Plus subscription to play Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition online. For existing owners of the game, you’ll also gain access to the four DLC fighters (Akuma, Menat, Blanka, and Juri) for the duration of the free trial and even keep your progress if you decide to purchase them.
New Breath of Fire II Extra Battle Content

From 10 May to 7 June 2019 in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition‘s Extra Battle Mode, players can try to obtain a new skin for Falke and make her look like Katt from Breath of Fire II, along with a special Breath of Fire II background stage music.
Capcom is even giving players another chance to unlock M. Bison’s classic costume from 23 April and 15 June 2019 in the Fighting Chance mode. Don’t forget to get in on the action next week when Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition goes free-to-play for a limited time!


We Might Be Getting A Shadow Hearts Re-Release…

Universal Entertainment has recently filed a trademark for “Shadow Hearts” on 27 April in Japan (via Gematsu); this was made public recently. That’s good news for retro JRPG fans since a trademark like this may indicate a re-release or remaster. Or heck, even a reboot.
Or it could mean that the game will be on the renewed PlayStation Plus service, which is also good news. Universal Entertainment did state previously that there are currently no plans to remake or create a sequel to Shadow Hearts. For now.
For those who played a ton of JRPGs in the 2000s, you have probably heard of the Shadow Hearts series, made by Secret of Mana composer Hiroki Kikuta and his team at the now-defunct Sacnoth. This series is set during 1913 in China and Europe (World War 1 era, Prohibition era in future games). You play a demon-morphing main character named Yuri who fights the forces of evil and also meets up with historical figures like H.P Lovecraft and Roger Bacon. It was a pretty unique narrative, taking place in a revisionist history setting.

The games also featured a Judgement Ring system; you spin a marker on a wheel during turn-based combat after selecting a command, and you hit red and brown sections & ticks to deal critical damage to enemies and gain buffs. Miss and you don’t get it.
It’s also one of the few games where you help collect homoerotic pornography for a shopkeeper to unlock one of your party member’s best weapons and Ultimate skills. Yeah, it has a bizarre sense of humour.
The series was popular enough in that era that the first game (on PS2 released on November, 2003) spawned a sequel Shadow Hearts: Covenant (19 February, 2004) and Shadow Hearts: From the New World (28 July, 2005). These games came out on PS2 exclusively. It’s great that the game will see a resurgence this year and beyond, especially on the new PS Plus service where classic PS2 games can be replayed without you scouting high and low for a physical copy that costs four times the initial price at launch.


Wild Rift Icons Global Championship 2022: Full Schedule [Updated]

Listen up you elo-boosted poros, the inaugural Wild Rift Icons Global Championship is finally underway and here’s everything you need to know.
The event will take place at Suntec Convention and Exhibition Center in Singapore from 14 June to 9 July 2022. Boasting a prizepool of US$2 million, 24 teams from 8 regions across the globe will gather to take the top spot.
DATE & VENUE

Date: 14 June – 9 July
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039593
Prize Pool: US$2,000,000
SCHEDULE

PLAY-IN STAGE

Dates: 14 – 18 June 2022
Start Time: 6:00 PM (GMT+8)

GROUP STAGE

Date: 21 – 25 June 2022
Start Time: 6:00 PM (GMT+8)

KNOCKOUT STAGE

Date: 1 – 9 July 2022
Start Time: 6:00 PM (GMT+8)

RESULTS

PLACEMENT
$ USD
TEAM

1st
$640,000
Nova Esports

2nd
$320,000
J Team

3rd-4th

$160,000

FunPlus Phoenix

Team Flash

5th-8th

$80,000

KT Rolster

Rex Regum Qeon

Flash Wolves

JD Gaming

9th-12th

$40,000

T1

Sengoku Gaming

Omegha E-sports

Immortals

13th-16th

$40,000

Leviatán

Team Queso

Buriram United Esports

Liberty

17th-20th

$10,000

Game-Lord

Unsold Stuff Gaming

Rix.GG

Sentinels

21st-24th

$10,000

Furious Gaming

STMN Esports

Keyd Stars

Freecs

Teams & GROUPS

Play-ins A

Flash Wolves (WCS)
Furious Gaming (WOL)
Nova Esports (WRL)
Game-Lord (WEC)

Play-ins B

JD Gaming (WRL)
Unsold Stuff Gaming (WJC)
Rex Regum Qeon (WCS)
STMN Esports (WOL)

Play-ins C

Keyd Stars (WBR)
Rix.GG (WEC)
T1 (WCK)
J Team (WRL)

Play-ins D

Freecs (WCK)
Sentinels (WNS)
Liberty (WBR)
Buriram United Esports (WCS)

Group A

Team Flash (WCS)
Leviatán (WOL)

Group B

Team Queso (WEC)
Sengoku Gaming (WJC)

Group C

FunPlus Phoenix (WRL)
Omegha E-sports (WBR)

Group D

KT Rolster (WCK)
Immortals (WNS)

MATCHES
PLAY-IN Stage
DAY 1 – 14 June
6:00 PM – JD Gaming vs. STMN Esports (Group B)
7:30 PM – Unsold Stuff Gaming vs. Rex Regum Qeon (Group B)
9:00 PM – Rix.GG vs. T1 (Group C)
10:30 PM – Keyd Stars vs. J Team (Group C)

DAY 2 – 15 June
6:00 PM – Freecs vs. Buriram United Esports (Group D)
7:30 PM – Furious Gaming vs. Nova Esports (Group A)
9:00 PM – Flash Wolves vs. Game-Lord (Group A)
10:30 PM – Sentinels vs. Liberty (Group D)

DAY 3 – 16 June
6:00 PM – JD Gaming vs. Rex Regum Qeon (Group B)
7:30 PM – Nova Esports vs. Flash Wolves (Group A)
9:00 PM – J Team vs. T1 (Group C)
10:30 PM – Liberty vs. Buriram United Esports (Group D)

DAY 4 – 17 June
6:00 PM – Unsold Stuff Gaming vs. STMN Esports (Group B)
7:30 PM – Furious Gaming vs. Game-Lord (Group A)
9:00 PM – Keyd Stars vs. Rix.GG (Group C)
10:30 PM – Sentinels vs. Freecs (Group D)

DAY 5 – 18 June
6:00 PM – Game-Lord vs. Flash Wolves (Group A)
7:30 PM – Unsold Stuff Gaming vs. Rex Regum Qeon (Group B)
9:00 PM – Rix.GG vs. T1 (Group C)
10:30 PM – Sentinels vs. Liberty (Group D)

Group Stage
DAY 1 – 21 June
6:00 PM – Sengoku Gaming vs. Rex Regum Qeon (Group B)
7:30 PM – Team Queso vs. J Team (Group B)
9:00 PM – Omegha E-sports vs. Buriram United Esports (Group C)
10:30 PM – FunPlus Phoenix vs. Flash Wolves (Group C)

DAY 2 – 22 June
6:00 PM – KT Rolster vs. Liberty (Group D)
7:30 PM – Leviatán vs. Nova Esports (Group A)
9:00 PM – Team Flash vs. T1 (Group A)
10:30 PM – Immortals vs. JD Gaming (Group D)

DAY 3 – 23 June
6:00 PM – Rex Regum Qeon vs. J Team (Group B)
7:30 PM – Team Flash vs. Nova Esports (Group A)
9:00 PM – FunPlus Phoenix vs. Omegha E-sports (Group C)
10:30 PM – KT Rolster vs. JD Gaming (Group D)

DAY 4 – 24 June
6:00 PM – Sengoku Gaming vs. Team Queso (Group B)
7:30 PM – T1 vs. Leviatán (Group A)
9:00 PM – Flash Wolves vs. Buriram United Esports (Group C)
10:30 PM – Liberty vs. Immortals (Group D)

DAY 5 – 25 June
6:00 PM – Rex Regum Qeon vs. Sengoku Gaming (Group B)
7:30 PM – Team Flash vs. T1 (Group A)
9:00 PM – Omegha E-sports vs. Flash Wolves (Group C)
10:30 PM – KT Rolster vs. Immortals (Group D)

KNOCKOUT Stage
DAY 1 – 1 July
6:00 PM – Nova Esports vs. KT Rolster (Quarter-Finals)
9:00 PM – FunPlus Phoenix vs. Rex Regum Qeon (Quarter-Finals)
DAY 2 – 2 July
6:00 PM – J Team vs. Flash Wolves (Quarter-Finals)
9:00 PM – JD Gaming vs. Team Flash (Quarter-Finals)
DAY 3 – 5 July
6:00 PM – Nova Esports vs. FunPlus Phoenix (Semi-Finals)
DAY 4 – 6 July
6:00 PM – J Team vs. Team Flash (Semi-Finals)
DAY 5 – 9 July
8:00 PM – Nova Esports vs. J Team (Grand Finals)
STREAMS
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Black Widow Is Coming To Disney Plus, Shang-Chi Delayed

Disney has announced that Black Widow has been delayed to 9 July 2021. It will be released simultaneously on both Disney Plus Premier Access for the additional price of US$30 and in cinemas.
Meanwhile, Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings has been delayed to 3 September 2021, but it remains an exclusively theatrical release for now.
Black Widow and Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings were originally slated to release on 7 May 2021 and 9 July 2021, respectively.
In Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.
Directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige, the movie stars Scarlett Johansson reprising her role as Natasha Romanoff. Florence Pugh stars as Yelena Belova, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov aka Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz as Melina Vostokoff.
Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings stars Simu Liu stars as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The filmâ€™s cast also includes Tony Leung as Wenwu, Awkwafina as Shang-Chiâ€™s friend Katy, and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan. Additionally, Fala Chen, Mengâ€™er Zhang, Florian Munteanu and Ronny Chieng appear in the upcoming movie, which is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
Alongside Black Widow, the Cruella movie starring Emma Stone will also be released on Disney Plus Premier Access the same day as cinemas on 28 May 2021.
The upcoming Pixar movie Luca will be available exclusively on Disney Plus on 18 June 2021 for no additional cost. However, Luca will be released in cinemas in markets where Disney Plus is not available.
Other updated movie release dates (via Deadline) include:

Free Guy on 13 August 2021 (delayed from 21 May 2021).
The King’s Man on 22 December 2021 (delayed from 20 August 2021).
Death On The Nile on 11 February 2022 (delayed from 17 September 2021).

Check out the brand poster for Black Widow below:


The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild 2 Gets Official Title & Release Date

During Nintendo Direct September 2022, Nintendo announced that The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild 2 will be officially titled The Legend Of Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom.
The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild was originally released in 2017 for the Nintendo Switch as a launch title.
The Legend Of Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom will launch for the Nintendo Switch on 12 May 2023.
Check out the trailer below:


The Future Looks Bleak for Heroes of the Storm; Here’s Why

Update: we added some quotes from casters & esports players regarding these turn of events.Â
In a MOBA market dominated by giants of the genre like Dota 2 and League of Legends, it seems that Heroes of the Storm just couldn’t keep its spark going. Blizzard announced earlier today that it will be scaling back on development and esports plans for the MOBA game, as the company shifts resources to other projects instead.
Blizzard President J. Allen Brack and Chief Development Officer Ray Gresko revealed the news in a blog post on the official website, stating that they were proud of the fact that the company now “have more live games and unannounced projects than at any point in its history.”
Here’s part of the statement, where they justified shifting development resources away from Heroes of the Storm:

“Weâ€™re also at a point where we need to take some of our talented developers and bring their skills to other projects. As a result, weâ€™ve made the difficult decision to shift some developers from Heroes of the Storm to other teams, and weâ€™re excited to see the passion, knowledge, and experience that theyâ€™ll bring to those projects.
This isnâ€™t the first time weâ€™ve had to make tough choices like this. Games like Diablo II, World of Warcraft, StarCraft II, Overwatch, and more would not exist had we not made similar decisions in the past.”

However, there’s a small consolation for Heroes of the Storm players, as well as an incentive for them to keep playing it. Blizzard confirms that they will continue actively supporting the game with new heroes, themed events, and other content, albeit at a smaller and slower scale than before.

“Ultimately, weâ€™re setting up the game for long-term sustainability,” Blizzard said.

Unfortunately, future planned esports events for Heroes of the Storm will also be affected negatively by this. The Heroes Global Championship and Heroes of the Dorm will not be returning in 2019. [Update] Obviously, some esports luminaries in the HotS field aren’t too pleased by this.

As someone who’s commentated Heroes of the Storm since 2015, I mostly really feel for the 200+ pro players who have lost their jobs via a blog post today. I always loved casting Heroes, so it’s tragic to see it go so suddenly. Thanks for all the kind messages today, friends.
— Wolf Schröder (@proxywolf) December 14, 2018

https://twitter.com/Mopsio/status/1073521433597358080

Fuck you, honestly. Working 6 hard months with new fantastic teammates for this shit. Radio silence for weeks. I sent multiple email and all i got back was that they are working on finalizing the details.
— Lauber (@JohanLauber) December 14, 2018

It’s a sad day for Heroes of the Storm fans, especially for those who have been playing the game since it originally launched in 2015. Starting life as a custom StarCraft 2 map mod known as Blizzard DOTA, it was then picked up by Blizzard who named it Blizzard All-Stars before finally settling on the name Heroes of the Storm.
On the bright side, Heroes of the Storm players can still look forward to the upcoming Christmas-themed Toy Event launching this month. It will introduce all-new toy-themed skins and mounts, as well as reworked heroes and vital experience/armour gameplay updates.


Imba Interactive Gwen’s Favourite Gaming Things Of 2018

Hi, Iâ€™m Gwen Guo, co-founder of Imba Interactive. It’s a game audio studio which does music, sound effects, voiceovers, audio implementation, and everything in-between. I’m going to talk about the three games I played and adored this year.Â Â
Wandersong

Developed by Greg Lobanov, Em Halberstadt and Gordon McGladdery Wandersong is a puzzle adventure where the main mechanic to solve puzzles and defeat enemies is by singing!
Here are the top 7 reasons why I LOVE THIS GAME.

The devs believe that violence isnâ€™t the only way to solve problems.
Itâ€™s a very well-implemented game where audio is the main mechanic without the need to have hardcore skill progression the way many rhythm games do. This keeps the game unintimidating for the masses.
Itâ€™s similar to the manga One Piece in a way that the Bard gains friendships/people to join his team along the way no matter how difficult they seem to be. The baddies arenâ€™t also always bad, but bad through circumstance which weâ€™ll come to understand through their personal stories. I really like this thematically because it portrays everyone in a multi-dimensional light rather than the typical good vs evil theme. I think it reflects how I personally view humanity as a victim of circumstance and structures. Itâ€™s all very wholesome :).
While itâ€™s an audio game, itâ€™s also accessibility-friendly for the deaf (or the tone-deaf) with animation and colour cues. Not many indie games think about accessibility so really props to the team.
The entire game, including the audio engine, was developed in GameMaker Studio. That’s impressive!
The world moves with the music through subtle means – you can really tell that thereâ€™s so much heart put into the game. You just need to sing close to something as small as a pile of autumn leaves and the leaves rise with the song while making cool sounds themselves.
Gord and Em are some of my favourite audio people – they are both from A Shell In The Pit based in Vancouver. His OST is simply amazing and delightful, and Emâ€™s sound design is always so charming, creative and tactile. Theyâ€™ve worked on indie hits such as Duelyst, Night in the Woods and Parkitect.

Florence

What a simple & short masterpiece! It reminds me that often, itâ€™s not about how complicated or challenging a game is – how it relates to the player (myself), makes them feel is the core to what makes a game really stands out to me. The small ways which they use puzzles to represent daily life are clever and intuitive.
My favourite mechanic is when arguments occur between the couple, the speech bubbles are represented by classic jigsaw puzzle, getting more complex as the argument escalates.
God of War

The ultimate parenting simulation; ’nuff said.
While itâ€™s not a game Iâ€™d ordinarily gravitate towards, I thought the focus on the relationship between Kratos and Atreus â€œBoyâ€ was extremely compelling alongside the massive violent family soap opera that persists between Freya and her son.
Atreus is Kratosâ€™ AND the playerâ€™s voice of conscience which keeps us as human beings in check of our decisions in-game – a reminder that our virtual son here is watching our actions.
The question this game poses is “how do you justify your sometimes complex AND violent decisions to your virtual son?” There are no easy answers with parenting as the game explains through flawless voice acting and writing, as with real life.


Mad Max Prequel Casts Young Furiosa & Other Characters

Furiosa, the upcoming prequel to 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road has found its young version of the fan-favourite character previously played by Charlize Theron.
According to Variety, director George Miller has cast Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to star in Furiosa.

Taylor-Joy will play the title role, who is a younger version of Charlize Theron’s Imperator Furiosa. Miller will direct, co-write and produce Furiosa, along with his longtime producing partner Doug Mitchell. The film will be produced by Millerâ€™s own Australian-based Kennedy Miller Mitchell banner, together with Warner Bros. Pictures.
2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road garnered over US$375.22 million worldwide and won several awards at the 2016 Academy Awards, including Best Production Design and Best Film Editing.


Kandagawa Jet Girls Is Shaping Up To Be A Titular Jet Moto Anime Spin-Off

If you ever thought to yourself if your digital jetski game needed more anime girls in swimsuits, then consider your prayers answered thanks to Marvelous.
The company announced its PlayStation 4 (water)sports title Kandagawa Jet Girls, a jetskiing game where you race against your opponents on nifty water courses while also slowing them down with watergun fire.

Each jetski requires two people to race; one to drive and one to shoot. The game has a main campaign where you play an aspiring Jetter (that’s what these jetski riders are called here) namedÂ  Rin Namiki who wants to be the best there is and follow the steps of her mother, a Jetter legend. She teams up with the cool-headed Misa Aoi to take on different teams that represent different fetishes female anime tropes sectors of Japan.

In case you’re wondering why the ladies look like what they do on these screencaps, it’s because the game is made by Senran Kagura devs in Marvelous. If you’re not too distracted by the game’s Story Mode which is probably filled with talking heads and ample bosoms, you can check out Free Mode (fight against CPU characters) or Online Mode (4-player competitive mode).
Hey, as long as the water physics, shooting, and racing is arcade-y and spot-on, I don’t care how much spice and cheesecake ends up in Kandagawa Jet Girls. Expect this PlayStation 4 title to be out next year on 16th January.


EA Play Live 2021 Returns In July

EA has announced that EA Play Live 2021 will take place on 22 July 2021. This confirms that EA won’t be attending this year’s E3 2021, which will take place from 12 to 15 June 2021.
Last year’s EA Play Live 2020 featured the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions of Apex Legends, It Takes Two, Rocket Arena, Star Wars Squadrons and more.
No details have been revealed for EA Play Live 2021, but at least we now know when it’s coming. We’ll probably hear more about the new Battlefield 2021 game at the online event.

EA Play Live is coming back July 22nd. Save the date! pic.twitter.com/qh9OOGhPTm
— Electronic Arts (@EA) May 11, 2021


This Week In Overwatch Esports News: 26 November

As we are nearing the deadline for the OWL teams to announce their rosters, we have more announcement regarding new & old faces joining the League.
Hangzhou Sparks Released Full Rosters Lineup
In a series of tweets, the pink & blue team has finalized their lineup. Sadly, none of the ex-Runaway players made it to this team even though we were kinda hoping to see them in the pink getup again. Chengdu, Washington, & Vancouver has yet to announce their rosters so the ex-Runaway team might be signed with one of them.
Hangzhou has 2 Chinese players & 8 Koreans in their team. Utilizing a full team from the Contenders Korea & China scene, Hangzhou is set to spark the OWL 2019 matches.

Welcome our DPS Duo @GodsB_OW and @Bazziow !!!?(???)?Bang!!!!? pic.twitter.com/xrVeRX969N
— Hangzhou Spark (@Hangzhou_Spark) November 19, 2018

Both Krystal & Guxue have played for Team China this year and their experience on the big stage could be an extra advantage to the expansion team. GodsB, the name that was always on the tip of the broadcasters during the Contenders Korea Season 1, is set to be one of the deadliest DPS players in the league. He was with X6 gaming and gave Runaway one hell of a time during the Semifinals Season 1.

Now we are in Hangzhou to have a city tour o(?????)o? pic.twitter.com/NJEu0EY4cW
— Hangzhou Spark (@Hangzhou_Spark) November 22, 2018

Hangzhou Sparks coaches & players announced are:

Cai “Krystal” Shilong – DPS (previously T1w; Contenders China)
Yoon “BeBe” Hui-Chang – Flex Support (previously X6-Gaming; Contenders Korea)
An “Revenge” Hyeong-geun – Flex Support (previously Seven; Contenders Korea)
Park “iDK” Ho-Jin – Support (previously Lucky Future Zenith; Contenders China)
Kim “GodsB” Kyeon-Bo – DPS (previously X6-Gaming; Contenders Korea)
Park “Bazzi” Jun-ki – DPS (previously Seven; Contenders Korea)
Kang “Adora” Jae-Hwan – DPS (previously Seven; Contenders Korea)
Park “Ria” Seong-wook – Off Tank (previously X6-Gaming; Contenders Korea)
Xu “Guxue” Qiulin – Main Tank (previously Team China, LGD Gaming; OWWC, Contenders China)
Jeong “NoSmite” Da-Un – Tank (previously X6-Gaming; Contenders Korea)
Lee “MASK” Mu-ho – Head Coach (previously X6-Gaming; Contenders Korea)
Han “Sup7eme” Seung-Jun – Assistant Coach (previously Seven; Contenders Korea)
Gao “Yindong” Hang – Assistant Coach (LGD Gaming; Contenders China)

Good luck with the League, Hangzhou Sparks!
Guangzhou Charge Announced Diverse Rosters
The latest rosters announcement from Guangzhou Charge was a bit of a surprise to the community. Though still with the majority of Korean players from Meta Bellum (which is in fact, one of the best team in Korea), they have also announced players from China, USA & the UK.

?????Introducing the 2019 Guangzhou Charge Lineup! @osp0418 @Chara_RRRing @wjddn1763 @WonJaeLee_OW @HOTBA_OW @kongzzang_shu @nero_overwatch @KYB @OnlyWish_ – Feel The Charge! pic.twitter.com/bmulyimLke
— Guangzhou Charge (@GZCharge) November 23, 2018

As of now, Guangzhou Charge is the only diverse team in the rosters from the all the Chinese team in OWL2019. We have yet to hear news from Chengdu.
Kyb showed a tremendous flex play during the OWWC 2018 against USA & Korea. His Roadhog play managed to stop Fleta from reigning the sky & his gameplay enables his teammates to fulfil their full potential. Kyb is a team player and we look forward to watching his fantastic play in the league!
I am also glad to see Nero & Shu back in the scene, in an Overwatch League team no less. Especially after the issues regarding Toronto Esports which disbanded at the last minute before the start of Contenders Season 3.

We have been informed by Blizzard that we will be forced to remove “Toronto” from our brand in only 6 weeks. Mid Contenders season 3.  The reason cited: @TorontoDefiant have purchased “exclusive naming rights”. We will be leaving Overwatch effective immediately. Good riddance.
— TO (@TOesports) November 13, 2018

The Guangzhou Charge players announced are:

Kim “Chara” Jung-Yeon – Support (previously Meta Bellum, Contenders Korea)
Kim “Shu” Jin-Seo – Flex Support (previously Toronto Esports, Contenders NA)
Oh “Rio” Seuong-pyo – Tank (previously Meta Bellum, Contenders Korea)
Lee “Happy” Jung-woo – DPS (previously Meta Bellum, Contenders Korea)
Ou “Eileen” Yilang – DPS (previously LGD Gaming, Contenders China)
Lee “WonJaeLee” Won-jae – Flex Support (previously Meta Bellum, Contenders Korea)
Chen “OnlyWish” Lizhen – SupportÂ  (previously LGD Gaming, Contenders China)
Charlie “nero” Zwarg – DPSÂ (previously Toronto Esports, Contenders NA)
Finley “Kyb” Adisi – TankÂ  (previously British Hurricane, Contenders EU)

Charge ahead, Guangzhou!
Chengdu Hunters Teased Rosters
In their Weibo account, Chengdu uploaded a picture of what could be their players. Each players’ faces are covered with a photo of a Chengdu’s panda icon to tease the community. In the post, they also mentioned that the official announcement will be made next week. (As reported by Reddit).
Â Picture from Chengdu Hunters’ weibo accountÂ
We’ll be sure to update when Chengdu announce their players!
Contenders APAC Heated It Up This Week
The teams have made incredible plays during the opening week of Contenders Pacific. Though the GOATS meta is still dominant, the Pacific teams did show some difference in their composition.
At one point, THK from Xavier Esports decided to use Torbjorn during Numbani on defence. They managed to hold the point but at the last minute, We Are Eternal Gaming managed to capture the payload. Xavier Esports ultimately won the series with a 3-1 finish.
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LYNX TH & Giant Esports, 2 other Thailand teams were not able to take their first series but both teams did not give in easily. LYNX TH took it to game 5 against GrandXur with a 2-3 lost, while Giant Esports took 1 map from New Paradigm with a 1-3 lost.
It is still early in the season and we do expect a lot of good plays from the teams. I mean, during the last week we have seen monstrous D.Va bombs & Earthshatters that totally changed the game, making the viewers & broadcasters at the edge of their seats.
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We are entering Week 2 for Pacific Contenders this week and week 3 for some of the other regions. Despite the Overwatch League being in the off-season, the Overwatch Contenders is worth tuning into, especially since these players might be future stars of the League.


Is Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Scheduled For September This Year? [UPDATE: Yes]

Update: Shadow Of The Tomb Raider is indeed coming out on September 14 this year, for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. It’s going to be the third and final game in the rebooted Tomb Raider trilogy. Check out the original story of the leak below.Â
Hide your wolves, tombs, dinosaurs, and bears, Mother Nature. Lara Croft is back again in another Tomb Raider instalment this year. Or is she?
Actually yes! According to some decoding work on Resetera, the game will be out on September 14 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The actual title? Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Mysterious stuff, eh?

Shadow Of The Tomb Raider will be launched September 14th, lol pic.twitter.com/EJAiNbVWxH
— Nibel (@Nibellion) March 14, 2018

We will be seeing more pics and trailers of the game later today, when the game gets announced after 8pm this Thursday March 15. You can check out the teaser page here in the meantime, which comes with an ominous moon insignia to showcase an umbra or something. Perhaps a shadow? Possibly of a tomb?

[UPDATE] Speaking of trailers, we got an official tease on Square Enix’s Tomb Raider Twitter.Â leaked teaser trailer on Twitter.Â

Experience Lara Croft’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. Shadow of the Tomb Raider will be revealed April 27th. Available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on September 14th, 2018. pic.twitter.com/jujMf47kJH
— Tomb Raider (@tombraider) March 15, 2018

Experience Lara Croft’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. Shadow of the Tomb Raider will be revealed April 27th. Available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on September 14th, 2018. pic.twitter.com/jujMf47kJH
— Tomb Raider (@tombraider) March 15, 2018

…so the teaser trailer for Shadow Of The Tomb Raider just leaked as wellhttps://t.co/QFDai95JMU pic.twitter.com/KGnJ5mqxYI
— Nibel (@Nibellion) March 14, 2018

You can check out Kakuchopurei’s tribute for Lara Croft right here, assuming you’re not squeamish.


OlliOlli World Gets Void Riders Expansion This June

In OlliOlli World, you play a skateboarder making a name for himself/herself/themselves in the world of Radlandia, featuring Adventure Time-esque characters and weirdos as well as sick stages filled with ramps and other skateboarding hazards. It was really fun, so I’m happy to report that we’re getting some DLC in the mix.
OlliOlli World’s upcoming DLC, Void Riders, is the first of two planned expansions. The DLC will launch across all platforms on 15 June for US$9.99. The base game is tough and tricky as it is; I cannot imagine how insane the new DLC levels will be.

Here are the game’s key features (via Steam):

Enter the V.O.I.D. – Ollie through a variety of levels with your otherworldly companions and experience an all-new side of Sunshine Valley, Cloverbrook, and Burntrock. While your alien cohort retrieves skate specimens (and cows), endure the obstacles ahead to unlock the VOID Riders’ home planet: V.O.I.D.
UFO Sighting – “Defying gravity” takes on a whole new meaning in “VOID Riders.” Encounter massive beams of light lifting up everything in their path…including you! Take your tricks to the next level and grip your board before hitting the tractor beam. If you succeed, you’ll be able to use anti-gravity to your advantage to perform even more steezy tricks. Missing those opportunities could risk a crash landing like none other. Up for the challenge?
Extradimensional Expression – Show your true self with out of this world looks, including everything from alien streetwear to a cow onesie. There are lots of all-new customizations available to transcend your personal sci-fi style with unique outfits, fresh emotes, and slick tricks.

OlliOlli World is available right now for PC, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5.


The Book Of Boba Fett TV Spot Teases His Escape From The Sarlacc Pit

Disney+ Hotstar has released character posters of Boba Fett and Fennec Shand, and debuted an exciting TV spot for its new, live-action series from Lucasfilm, The Book Of Boba Fett. Disney+ Hotstar also announced that the series will have seven weekly episodes, commencing 29 December 2021, exclusively on the streaming channel.
The TV spot begins with Boba Fett introducing himself and recalling how he was “left for dead on the sands of Tatooine”. It then cuts to a shot of Fett in a bacta tank, which might be his state after escaping alive from the Sarlacc Pit. In Star Wars Episode VI Return Of The Jedi, Fett’s jetpack malfunctioned after getting hit by a blaster shot from Han Solo, which sent him flying into the Sarlacc Pit.
It was never explained in the Mandalorian how exactly Boba Fett survived the Sarlacc Pit. Maybe we’ll finally see that in The Book Of Boba Fett.

The Book Of Boba Fett finds legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand navigating the galaxyâ€™s underworld when they return to the sands of Tatooine to stake their claim on the territory once ruled by Jabba the Hutt and his crime syndicate.
It stars Temuera Morrison and Ming-Na Wen. Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Robert Rodriguez, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson are the executive producers. Karen Gilchrist and Carrie Beck serve as co-executive producers, with John Bartnicki producing and John Hampian as co-producer.
Check out the TV spot below:


Limited Edition Sekiro OST Will Feature Dialog Tracks And Interview Booklet

At the recent PlayStation Awards 2019, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was one of the winners of the Gold Prize which is awarded to games that shipped more than 500,000 units. Looks like From Software is celebrating that achievement with another cool release.

If you’re a big fan of the music in Sekiro, then you’ll be happy to hear that From Software is going to be release a limited edition OST of the game. However, the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Original Soundtrack will only be sold via Amazon Japan. It will be released on 27 March 2020 and you can pre-order it here. The suggested retail price is Â¥3,500 (~RM135).
The OST comes in a special case and digipack which contains 3 CDs and a booklet. Inside the CDs, you’ll get 50 songs and 25 dialog tracks. Within the booklet, you’ll find interviews done with the game’s composer and also comments from the voice actors as well as a full track list.

To pre-order the OST and check out the awesome official website that From Software made just for the OST, click here.


Tiger & Bunny 2 Announced For April 2022

Netflix is at it again with its anime domination. The company announced a bunch of anime stuff during its Netflix Festival Japan 2021 livestream today, one of them being a second season to the acclaimed sci-fi superhero anime Tiger & Bunny.Â
Billed as Tiger & Bunny 2, the second season will be out on April 2022 on Netflix. Here’s the key visual: it’s what you expect from a shonen series about superheroes and the sponsorships who fund their crime-fighting endeavours.

The second season’s premise takes place after the events of the Tiger & Bunny The Movie – The Rising anime film. The show will have its main cast returning to their previous roles:

Hiroaki Hirata as Kotetsu T. Kaburagi/Wild Tiger
Masakazu Morita as Barnaby Brooks Jr.
Minako Kotobuki as Karina Lyle/Blue Rose
Taiten Kusunoki as Antonio Lopez/Rock Bison
Mariya Ise as Pao-Lin Huang/Dragon Kid
Kenjiro Tsuda as Nathan Seymour/Fire Emblem
Go Inoue as Keith Goodman/Sky High
Nobuhiko Okamoto as Ivan Karelin/Origami Cyclone

Directing the new season is Mitsuko Kase of Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory fame. Masakazu Katsura will be back for character design duties.
On a related note, the first season of Tiger & Bunny is now available on Netflix, so now’s a great time as any to catch up on this sci-fi show.


Kiryu Coco Leaves Hololive In Emotional Farewell Stream That Peaked Over 491,000 Viewers

VTuber Kiryu Coco is leaving Hololive after 2 years of playing games and entertaining viewers everywhere with her well-endowed antics and cartwheels. The news was announced early June, with the reason of her early retirement being kept private.
Her final graduation livestream was aired a couple of hours ago, and it was emotional and heartwarming for many viewers and her VTuber pals. Hololive mainstays like Watame, Luna, Towa, and Kanata all cheered for Kiryu’s future endeavours and also performed alongside her in a final concert. Coco sang her personal song “Weather Hackers” too.

The livestream above peaked at over 491,000 viewers, making this the most-watched livestream in Hololive and VTuber history. She will be missed by many of her online fans. The #GoodbyeCoco hashtag is currently trending on Twitter as we speak.

Don’t cry because its over, smile because it happened !
Thank you for everything, Kaichou !! #???? #??????LIVE #GoodbyeCoco pic.twitter.com/GZErTFQJwv
— Ywuria (REVAMP OCT) (@ywuria) July 1, 2021

I'm sorry I could only do this much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.#GoodbyeCoco #??????LIVE pic.twitter.com/yDqMwXNvg9
— Pompmaker1 (@pompmaker1) July 1, 2021

?????????? ?#???? #??????? #????? #????? #TOWART pic.twitter.com/jyZKHsMuZF
— ?? (@tsuki_nonono) June 30, 2021

https://twitter.com/aln64dj/status/1410593452266459140

???The idol who’s still shining at the last moment.#GoodbyeCoco #??????LIVE #???? pic.twitter.com/fsMustG70V
— ?????????? (@keren_sfw) July 1, 2021

https://twitter.com/BarklyChunky/status/1410589246595813378

Thanks for being a big inspiration to all vtubers community around the world. You are a legend. Our journey might be end, but Kiryu Kai will stand strong forever. Sayonara, kaichou!!!! #??????LIVE#GoodbyeCoco pic.twitter.com/nmLhTUFXiO
— Alan15.K ? (@Kurisu241) July 1, 2021

Her graduation stream even had subtitles. Until the end, she's thinking about us and continues to give a huge impact. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.#??????LIVE#GoodbyeCoco pic.twitter.com/F1phcOlGOJ
— NeoBianca (@annebianca_1) July 1, 2021

One last Arigathanks. #GoodbyeCoco pic.twitter.com/GI1eapABxh
— ??Beanman?? (@beanzaru) July 1, 2021

Thank you for your hard work #??????LIVE #GoodbyeCoco pic.twitter.com/Mye8rYsomt
— KuEn (@KuroiEnpitsu) July 1, 2021

Seeing everyone in Hololive come together to share so many emotions and memories was a grand testament to how BIG and WELL ROUNDED(truly) she was; as a friend, an entertainer, and an idol.
We'll be seeing her around flying in the sky, I'm sure!#??????LIVE#GoodbyeCoco ?
— Watson Amelia?holoEN (@watsonameliaEN) July 1, 2021

Coco is one of Hololiveâ€™s most popular video game streamers, with 1.18 million YouTube subscribers at the time of writing. Effectively bilingual in Japanese and English, the streamer garnered a large Western audience with content such as asking Reddit members to submit memes for review. She also plays a lot of Among Us, Mario Kart 8, and the Yakuza series. Hence the “Kiryu” moniker.
Coco was also pushing for English-focused VTubers behind the scenes, proven right with the explosive success of the first English generation. Every first-gen English VTuber now boasts over one million subscribers, with Gawr Gura at a staggering 2.81 million, the most of any Hololive member.


G4’s X-Play & Attack Of The Show! Will Return In Summer 2021

G4 has officially confirmed thatÂ X-Play and Attack of the Show! will be returning sometime in Summer 2021.
The news was confirmed on the official G4 Twitter account in a brief teaser video featuring the show’s logos (both X-Play and Attack Of The Show!), the voice of X-Play host Adam Sessler, and a text that states:
“We heard you. The legends return. Summer 2021. We never stopped playing.”

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— G4TV @ SDCC (@G4TV) January 28, 2021

Last year, G4 made a surprise announcement, revealing its upcoming return during San Diego Comic-Con 2020 (or Comic-Con At Home 2020). Since then, WWE’s Xavier Woods has joined as a new host and even Olivia Munn (who is now a popular actress) is said to be in talks to rejoin as a host.
G4 was a video games-focused TV network that ran from 2002 to 2014. One of its most popular programmings was X-Play, which ran from 1998 to 2013 and featured everything from game reviews to gaming-related skits. Throughout the years, it was hosted by Adam Sessler, Morgan Webb, Blair Herter, Jessica Chobot, Lauren Fielder, Kristin Adams, and more.
Meanwhile, Attack of the Show! was a live TV show which focused on more pop culture in general, discussing news headlines, tech, movies, games, and more. It airedÂ from 2005 to 2013 and was hosted by Kevin Pereira, Olivia Munn, Alison Haislip, Candace Bailey, Sara Jean Underwood, Kevin Rose, and more.
The G4 network also helped launch the careers of Geoff Keighley, Olivia Munn and other notable figures in the gaming coverage industry.


Call Of Duty Mobile Releases In China With 50 Million Players At Launch

It’s already been more than a year since Call Of Duty Mobile launched worldwide, but it’s only now launching in China. However, its release is highly-anticipated, boasting over 50 million pre-registered players at launch and the endorsement of pop star Jay Chou.
According to the South China Morning Post, Call Of Duty Mobile just entered public beta in China yesterday on Tuesday, 20 October 2020. Analysts are predicting that the popular game will surpass even PUBG Mobile‘s revenue.
Sensor Tower mobile insights strategist Craig Chapple said:
â€œIt will follow in the footsteps of another extremely successful mobile shooter in China, Game For Peace, the localised version of PUBG Mobile which is also published and developed by Tencent.â€
Elsewhere in the world, Call Of Duty Mobile also recently launched its first-anniversary update with its Season 11 Battle Pass. It featured a new map, a new weapon, and more.


Netflix’s Kingdom Season 2 Is Coming In Early 2020

Netflix has announced that its Korean period piece zombie series Kingdom will be returning with its second season next year sometime in March 2020. It is the streaming giant’s first-ever Korean original, with the first season having released earlier this year in January 2019.
Netflix’s Kingdom is actually the live-action adaptation of popular webcomic series The Kingdom of the Gods by writer Kim Eun-hee and artist Yang Kyung-il. It is set in the Joseon period in Korea, with the twist of zombies into a real historical setting.
Along with the Kingdom Season 2 announcement, Netflix also released a poster portraying Joseon crown prince Chang about to face the zombie hordes.

The announcement was made by three members of the main cast, including Ju Ji-hoon, Ryu Seung-ryong and Bae Doona, through a video posted on YouTube, which you can check out below.
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Bandai Namco Announces One Piece Day Worldwide Livestream Show

Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., in cooperation with Shueisha Inc., Toei Animation Co., Ltd., and Toei Company, Ltd., have announced that they will be holding the One Piece Day livestream event across two days from 22 July to 23 July 2022. This broadcast will be streamed for fans worldwide and will cover all things One Piece, including the manga, anime, movies, music, games, goods, and more.
Day 1 (22 July 2022 at 4.50pm GMT+8), which coincides with One Piece’s anniversary, will feature a portion of the world premiere event of One Piece Film Red (official release on 6 August 2022) at the Nippon Budokan in Japan via livestream.
Day 2 (23 July 2022 at 9am GMT+8) will be packed full of content celebrating the 25th anniversary of One Piece (since first being published in 1997 in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump” No. 34) for fans from all around the world to enjoy. Brand-new and exciting information will also be unveiled.
There will be a live performance by Hiroshi Kitadani, never-before-seen insider content about the production of One Piece figures, a showing of the rare “One Piece – Take Down! The Pirate Ganzak!”, which was directed by Gor? Taniguchi, the director for the upcoming theatrical release “ONE PIECE FILM: RED”, and more.
Viewers and past quiz champions will also compete with our guests to see whose One Piece knowledge is greater, and there will even be exciting matches in ONE PIECE Bounty Rush with some special guests.
Day 1
Broadcast Date & Time: 22 July 2022 at 4.50pm GMT+8
Broadcast Link:

Japanese URL: https://youtu.be/LFw5vPIZmiM
English URL: https://youtu.be/XWmGiQqcOII

Day 2
Broadcast Date & Time: 23 July 2022 at 9am GMT+8
Broadcast Link:

Japanese URL: https://youtu.be/g0jzapfM3ZE
English URL: https://youtu.be/xiH0pqg1TyI

ONE PIECE FILM RED World Premiere at the Nippon Budokan Special Guests

Mayumi Tanaka (CV: Monkey D. Luffy)
Kazuya Nakai (CV: Roronoa Zoro)
Akemi Okamura (CV: Nami)
Kappei Yamaguchi (CV: Usopp)
Hiroaki Hirata (CV: Sanji)
Ikue ?tani (CV: Chopper)
Yuriko Yamaguchi (CV: Nico Robin)
Kazuki Yao (CV: Franky)
Ch? (CV: Brook)
Katsuhisa H?ki (CV: Jinbe)
Kaori Nazuka (CV: Uta)
Sh?ichi Ikeda (CV: Shanks)
And more

In the meantime, check out the preview below: