Report: PokÃ©mon For Nintendo Switch Is Currently Being Localized

It’s only a matter of time until Nintendo’s flagship cockfighting monster-filled RPG franchise juggernaut PokÃ©mon will be out for the Switch. What we didn’t expect is that it’s happening sooner than we thought.
Or at least allegedly. According to a quick post from Twitter user Pixelpar (via ResetEra), the alleged game’s European translations will be finished between April and June, with editors being hired for a 6-month contract.

Looks like the initial European translations for Pokemon Switch are planned to be completed between April – June. They will the undergo localisation editing. Editors are being hired on a minimum 6 Month contract.
— Pixelpar (@pixelpar) February 11, 2018

There is also a job posting for a Spanish localization editor in UK on the official PokÃ©mon Careers page.
Take this news with a grain of salt in the meantime. For all you know, it could be a Pokemon-related app on the Switch that has jack all to do with the mothership titles on the 3DS. Or it could even be a Nintendo Switch port of sorts for Ultra Sun and Moon.
The only thing that will confirm this is an official E3 2018 period announcement courtesy of Nintendo themselves. For now, let’s be content at the fact that Bayonetta 2 will be playable on the go on the Nintendo Switch.


Risk of Rain 2 Is A Messload Of Shooting Fun, Even In Early Access Mode

Ever had one of those days where you just want to plop into an alien world and just gun down unlimited amounts of aliens and floating things while you travel from world to world? Want to just turn your brain off and let shooter reflexes take over to see if you can survive waves upon waves of infinitely-spawning enemies?
Then Risk of Rain 2Â from Hopoo Games is perfect for you. The game so far encapsulates the best parts of shmups and top-down action games ala Mercs, Contra, and Chaos Engine for this generation of gaming. It’s presented in a lovely and simple 3D aesthetic, and it comes with simple controls and a ton of randomized elements. You figure everything else out on your own.
What do you do in Risk of Rain 2? Shoot the heck out of things and level up. Collect powerups to get more powerful. Find the teleporter in a world, kill the bosses that gatekeep you from said teleporter, and warp to the next world. Rinse, repeat. Later levels will feature more esoteric backdrops filled with laser-shooting giants, giant bug creatures that spit acid, and floating jellyfish things. There’s a ton of abstract and alien enemies to murder.
Gunning For Glory

When you die, you start all over again. And you will die a lot if you’re not using your arsenal at the fullest capacity or know how to position yourself in each landscape. Worry not, as each world you’re in features a lot of canisters that house money and chests/lockers that can be opened if you have enough cash on hand. So part of the fun is opening up canisters scattered throughout the land and powering yourself up with equipment and random items galore for the continuous onslaught.
I haven’t played much of the prequel, but I do know the game’s previous 2D sprite style was charming. Now, it’s more overwhelming and intimidating in 3D form. Though I have to admit, the landscape can get repetitive to the point where I’m not sure where I’m heading to and feel a bit lost.
Were it not for the red glowing fireflies hinting at the next teleporter location, I would be running in circles leveling the heck up. Which isn’t a bad thing, but I need a sense of orderly purpose when it comes to finishing roguelikes.
Class Act

Initially, I started out with the Commando. As I play more and more, and unlock more notes and world lore tidbits, I also unlock more classes that ramp up my playstyle. The mercenary uses close-ranged laser sword swipes and his speed, while the MUL-T can use two equipment at once and charges through enemies while it builds up speed and armour.
There’s a lot of character builds and toolkits to work with; I’m sure the devs will add in more as the game gets closer to a finished state. For now, the Commando and Mercenary are the go-tos for a manageable playthrough the first few times.
The best part about all this is that you don’t have to play it alone. Sure, you can experience single-player mode and use your leftover cash to buy turrets and healing drones, but the game gets more fun and hectic with three more people.
The online mode so far seems stable, though the usual disconnects mid-play and issues searching for players within the Southeast Asia region rear their heads. I had the most fun with three other players during a session where I survived beyond the third world, but promptly got disconnected halfway during the fourth world grindfest. Again, the Hopoo Games team should be on top of this before its Early Access period comes to a close, possibly a year after its announcement last Friday.
Risk of Rain 2 has some issues, but it’ll probably be worked out in the near future. For now, I’m enjoying this brand of short-term action adventure loot-and-shooting in this 3D roguelike.
It’s out on Steam now for US$19.99. So go help out a small-time group of developers who love shooters, roguelikes, and the word “procedural generated” which probably gives them orgasms every time it’s mentioned.


The New Razer Blade Laptops Are Now Available In Malaysia

Razer has announced that the latest Razer Blade gaming laptops, external GPUs and gaming chassis are now available in Malaysia. This includes a line-up of Razer Blade laptops, Razer Core X Chroma (an external GPU system), and the Razer Tomahawk PC chassis that was recently announced at RazerCon 2020.
Razer Asia-Pacific Sales And Marketing Vice-President William Tsai said:
â€œFor the longest time, our fans in Malaysia were only able to experience Razer through our award-winning gaming peripherals. After listening to the requests of our fans, we felt that the time is right to introduce our premium Razer Blade line-up in the country as we strive to meet the needs of gamers globally.â€
RAZER BLADE 15

The latest Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop features up to 8-core 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GPUs, and up to 300Hz display all packed into the signature black aluminium chassis.
Complemented with a new keyboard layout, upgraded I/O, and abundant SSD storage, the Razer Blade 15 is also available with a 4K OLED display. The 4K OLED display covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour space and is available in both touch and non-touch variants.
TheÂ RazerÂ Blade 15 willÂ retail from RM8,999 andÂ will be availableÂ at select retailers.
For more information, you can visit the official website.
RAZER BLADE PRO 17

The Razer Blade Pro 17 is available now with a 4K 120Hz display and a Full-HD 300Hz option. Powering these displays are the latest processors from both Intel and NVIDIA, including the 8-core 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
The Razer Blade Pro 17 is the pinnacle of performance in the Razer Blade family, packing the power and connections that were once exclusive to a desktop setup into a thin and light 17-inch chassis that can be taken anywhere.
TheÂ RazerÂ Blade Pro 17 willÂ retail from RM12,499 andÂ will be availableÂ at select retailers.
For more information, you can visit the official website.
RAZER CORE X CHROMA

The Razer Core X Chroma is an external GPU that utilizes a 700W power supply, USB and Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Designed to work with a wide array of Thunderbolt 3 Windows laptops and MacBooks, the Razer Core X Chroma will allow users to tap into the massive graphics processing power of a desktop gaming machine with minimal hassle.
To use the Razer Core X Chroma, users simply need to install their choice of desktop PCIe graphics cards, ranging from NVIDIA GeForce RTX, GeForce GTX, and Quadro cards to AMD XConnect enabled Radeon and Radeon Pro cards.
TheÂ Razer Core X ChromaÂ willÂ retail from RM1,999 andÂ will be availableÂ at select retailers.
For more information, you can visit the official website.
RAZER TOMAHAWK GAMING CHASSIS

Recently announced at RazerCon 2020, the all-new Razer Tomahawk Gaming Chassis is the first true Razer desktop experience designed by Razer for PC gaming enthusiasts. The chassis is available in two distinct sizes: The Razer Tomahawk ATX, a standard mid-tower case, and the Razer Tomahawk Mini-ITX, a small form factor case.
The Razer Tomahawk Gaming Chassis features full tempered glass side panels to showcase the desktop components on one side and the elegant cable management solution on the other. The two panels open from a detachable rear hinge that gives builders the ability to quickly build, change and perfect their system.
The chassis features a matte black metal frame and an all-black front panel accentuated with a luminous Razer green logo. The bottom is lined with Razer Chroma RGB lighting which can be controlled and customized via the Razer Synapse 3 software, providing a more immersive experience for those integrated into the Razer ecosystem.
TheÂ RazerÂ Tomahawk Gaming Chassis willÂ retail at RM1,099 andÂ will be availableÂ at select retailers.
For more information, you can visit the official website.


Haven Is A Couple’s RPG From The Guys Who Gave Us The Tough-As-Nails Furi

The Game Bakers, the folks who brought us the challenging hyper action du jour Furi, has announced its latest sci-fi title called Haven. It’s an RPG about two lovers on a lost planet trying to survive.

You can play this title either alone or in two-player co-op ie: the way it’s meant to be played. Regardless of which option you choose, you have to fight as both characters Yu and Kay simultaneously against enemies using chain actions, tactics, and timing.

You also shape the story between the two; dialogue choices and branching paths will lead to different outcomes.

The game’s ephemeral art style and soundtrack are also noteworthy, with its dreamy art direction and sci-fi fantasy musical beats being another key feature in presenting this lover’s survival tale.
I’m totally digging this; sucks that it has no announced release period though. The game will be out for PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. Full description below:
“The colorful and dreamy art direction of the light science fiction world of Haven is coming to life thanks to an original electro soundtrack by Danger, with a range of tracks that will carry players from the energy of a sunny morning to the tension of a fight in the mountains at night. Haven is a solo game at its core, but at any time, a second player can jump in locally. Players can then share a moment of exploration and progression together.
The story is told through the daily life of Yu and Kay. You cook, eat, sleep with them during their journey. Dialog choices impact what you learn about the story, but may also have long-term consequencesâ€¦
Of course, life for Yu and Kay is not always a vacation. Survival is not even their bigger problem. The original soundtrack created by Danger covers this wide range of emotions: the pleasure of waking up on a sunny day surrounded by a beautiful landscape, the dreamlike feeling of being alone in the universe or the tension of being hunted down.”


Razer Is Team Malaysia’s Powerhouse At SEA Games 2019

Razer is one of the brands you need no introduction of, so it’s a great honour to announce that Razer has unveiled its intention to support the national esports team for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2019.

How? By providing world-class training and tournament-grade gear for the Malaysian team. The tournament gear includes acclaimed products such as the Razer DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse, the BlackWidow Elite mechanical gaming keyboard, and the iconic Kraken Tournament Edition Headset.
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The SEA Games 2019 will take place in the Philippines in November 2019, and this deserves a page in the history books because this is the first time in the world that esports is recognised as an official medal event.
Razer Boot Camp
Razer is known to support more than 15 champion team from all over the world, and their athletes have won more than USD10 million in prize cash over the past two years.
So to make matters more interesting, Razer has revealed that they will tap on the expertise and experience of top Team Razer athletes to conduct the first-ever professional boot camp after Team Malaysia is formed. The Razer Boot Camp will see the green team’s professional athletes coaching Team Malaysia.
Some of the official esports titles for SEA Games are;

Dota 2
StarCraft II
Mobile Legends Bang Bang
Arena of Valor
Tekken 7

Let’s Support Our Athletes
Razer calls upon all Malaysians to support our athletes by launching initiatives such as voting for our favourite players and standing a chance to win prizes that are worth up to RM10,000.

For more information, check out Razer’s official Instagram and Facebook as they’ll bring more goodies to #TeamRazer.


Amazon’s The Lord Of The Rings Synopsis Will Excite Tolkien Fans

Amazon’s The Lord Of The Rings is currently in production in New Zealand after experiencing various halts last year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, now we’ve finally learnt more about the upcoming series, the plot details of which were previously shrouded in mystery.
According to TheOneRing.Net, the full synopsis is as follows:
“Amazon Studiosâ€™ forthcoming series brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earthâ€™s history.
This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkienâ€™sÂ The HobbitÂ andÂ The Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkienâ€™s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness.
Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.
From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of NÃºmenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.”
The upcoming The Lord Of The RingsÂ series will be set in Middle Earth during the Second Age, thousands of years before the events of Peter Jacksonâ€™s iconicÂ The Lord Of The Rings trilogy of films. You wonâ€™t be seeing any of the recognizable faces like Frodo, Gandalf, or the others, but perhaps closer to those found in the Silmarillion.
The first season is expected to feature around 20 episodes, but we’ll have to wait longer for more details. With the void left by Game Of Thrones and Vikings, The Lord Of The Rings series will have little to no competition if it manages to release before the upcoming Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon.


How To Play Lost Ark If You’re In Malaysia & Southeast Asia

The pretty hyped-up action RPG MMO hybrid Lost Ark, a game from Smilebit and from South Korea, is coming out in English thanks to Amazon Games.
The catch? It’s only downloadable and available in North America and Europe. If you’re residing in Malaysia, Singapore, or anywhere else in Southeast Asia, tough luck!
Or is it, really? There’s a way for you to bypass this and play this free-to-play action MMORPG right now. Here’s how:

Create a Steam account in your country. We’ll explain why later.
Turn on your Virtual Private Network app (VPN) and set it to your supported region: USA would be the best one to pick. VPNs we recommend: Norton 360’s VPN service, ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark. Yes, you have to pay a subscription fee for the VPN; keep that in mind.
Add a random game to your cart.
At the purchase screen, change the currency from your country’s to USD. Select the USD option when prompted again.
Go back to the Store page; you should be able to find Lost Ark available and ready for downloading/purchasing.
Remove the random game from your store cart; the one you selected earlier.
Make payment to Lost Ark when prompted (it’s free, don’t worry); this will change your country store region to whichever country you choose.
As for Lost Ark’s microtransactions? You can use PayPal or Steam Gift Cards to add funds to the wallet. Make sure your PayPal address is the country address you chose.

Congrats! You can now play Lost Ark. Just keep in mind that doing this method can be a tad risky; there is a chance that your account may be banned even without the use of VPN to play it. Hence, it’s better just to make a new Steam account so that your previous one is safe from this risk.


Valorant’s New Pearl Map Is Set Underwater

Riot Games’ multiplayer PvP shooter Valorant will be getting a Episode 5 Act 1 update. With that milestone oncoming, players will get to play on the game’s new map called Pearl later this June.
The map is Valorant’s 8th map and the first one set on Omega Earth. Pearl itself has just three lanes with small, mid, and long-range wings. Given the name and pictures below, you’ll be fighting in an underwater lot filled with Portugese murals, architecture, and culture.

In addition, there will be a new Episode 5 Act 1 Battlepass which features the following free highlights:

Shimmer Classic
Operation: Vacation Player Card
That’s a Blowout Spray
Perfect Pattern Gun Buddy

…and paid highlights (pay 1,000VP;, and the following gets unlocked):

Task Force 809 Knife
Task Force 809 Phantom
Spitfire Operator
Enter the Duelists Player Card
Never Forget Leg Day Spray
Cat Tactics Gun Buddy

The Episode 5 Act 1 update will also feature the Prelude To Chaos Skin line for the following weapons:

Two-Handed Sword (melee)
Vandal
Operator
Shorty
Stinger

The skins themselves are emanating a dark, edgy, sci-fi, powerful, and chaotic theme as you can tell from the screenshots below. No price tier has been announced yet, but you know darn well they will cost quite a bit.

Valorant’s new Pearl map and Battle Pass for Episode 5 Act 1 will be out in 22 June.


Star Trek Picard Show To Air On Amazon Prime Video Southeast Asia

The new Star Trek show starring Sir Patrick Stewart reprising his role as Star Trek The Next Generation‘s Jean-Luc Picard will be made available for international viewers (in more than 200 countries) outside the US and Canada, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Each new episode of the upcoming still-untitled show will air on Amazon Prime Video within 24 hours of its US/Canadian premiere. The list of 200 countries includes those in Southeast Asia, like Malaysia and Singapore.
Series executive producer Alex Kurtzman said:

â€œThereâ€™s only one word that can begin to describe Sir Patrick Stewart as Starship Commander Jean-Luc Picard, and thatâ€™s â€˜legendary’.
We are thrilled beyond measure to have him back in command, bringing the optimistic messages of â€˜Star Trekâ€™ to audiences around the world.â€

No details have been revealed about the mysterious project, besides the fact that it will feature the next chapter of Jean-Luc Picard’s life. Star Trek fans last met Picard in the 2002 movie Star Trek: Nemesis, which saw the honorable captain battling his own clone (played by none other than a young Tom Hardy).
With Sir Patrick Stewart much older than when we left him then, it’s probably likely that the upcoming new Star Trek series will focus on his twilight years. He’s probably serving as a Starfleet Admiral by now in the canon, but who knows?
Besides Sir Patrick Stewart, the new Star Trek Picard show will star Alison Pill (The Newsroom), Harry Treadaway (Penny Dreadful), Isa Briones (American Crime Story: Versace), Santiago Cabrera (Salvation), Evan Evagora, and Michelle Hurd (Blindspot).
It will be produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman, James Duff, Patrick Stewart, Heather Kadin, Rod Roddenberry, and Trevor Roth will all serve as executive producers, with Aaron Baiers (Secret Hideout) serving as co-executive producer and Kirsten Beyer as supervising producer.
Amazon Prime is available in Singapore and Malaysia for only S$2.99 per month (for the first six months of your subscription). No release date or window has been announced for the Star Trek Picard show as of yet.

Incoming Transmission from @SirPatStew! The untitled â€œ#StarTrekâ€ Jean-Luc Picard series will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries+ outside the US & Canada and on CBS All Access in the United States. #primevideo @primevideouk https://t.co/UgxPFcRyaT pic.twitter.com/gzAZBVe0MR
â€” Star Trek (@StarTrek) May 13, 2019


Zombie Co-op World War Z Is Free On Epic Games Store This Week

The Epic Games Store has added several new free games for this week, and one of those is the Saber Interactive’s post-apocalyptic zombie four-player cooperative third-person shooter, World War Z.
Think of it as a Left 4 Dead clone with the iconic World War Z license slapped on it, and you’ll get this game by the folks at Saber Interactive. You can claim World War Z for PC now by heading to its Epic Store page here. If you miss Left 4 Dead and some great co-op action, grab this game as fast as possible for a great weekend ahead.
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The other two games available for free on Epic Games Store this week are FigmentÂ andÂ Tormentor X Punisher.
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humour and multi-layered narrative. It also features a gorgeous hand-drawn world to explore and a full original score of musical performances.
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Meanwhile, Tormentor X Punisher is an action indie game where everyone can be killed in one hit, from bosses to even yourself. It’s hellishly difficult, and a good game for those looking for a challenge.
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LawBreakers Publishers Blames PUBG for the Game’s Failure

Nexon, publishers of Cliff Bleszinski-helmed shoot-’em-up LawBreakers has cited bad timing and the immensely popular battle-royale shooter, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) as one of the reasons for its failure to capture the market. As detailed in Nexon’s Q3 Earnings Report, Nexon had high hopes for the so-called Overwatch killer. “LawBreakers is a unique FPS developed for core users.” it stated.
“We had very high expectations for its launch; however, the timing of its launch turned out to be unfortunate, specifically the blockbuster PC online game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds came out right about the same time, making the market environment very tough for first-person shooters in general and for LawBreakers.” it continued.
However, there are a few jarring flaws in the statement above. Firstly, while both titles are shooters, they operate on very different realms altogether. PUBG is a battle-royale style game where players go against 99 others in a last-man-standing mode while LawBreakers is a team-based arena shooter. Also, while PUBG was made available March 2017, it was an incomplete game back then, available via Steam Early Access and had tons of flaws. The game only officially released last December and is now on Game Preview for the Xbox One. Meanwhile, LawBreakers was fully released on August 8th the same year and is available on PC and PlayStation 4.Â Equating both as rivals would be to akin to blaming the lack of hockey fans to the popularity of football.

Shiro Uemura, Representative Director and Chief Financial Officer, NEXON Co., Ltd. also commented on impairment loss in which he attributed a high chunk of it to LawBreakers stating “In Q3, in other expenses, impairment loss is included. And out of the total number, LawBreakers-related impairment loss actually accounts for the majority of that amount. And also, regarding impairment loss for LawBreakers, this is everything, so we will not be accruing any other impairment loss pertaining to LawBreakers in the future.” – which is roughly translated as – “Yep. We are done with LawBreakers”.
While we didn’t get to play LawBreakers extensively during its brief stint, it seemed like a decent game, made with tons of care and love by its developers. It’s indeed sad that it had to come to this conclusion for the game which had so much promise and we hope folks behind it won’t be deterred from making more games in the future.


Megaton Musashi Goes Free-To-Play This December; Details Inside

Today at Tokyo Game Show, Level-5 revealed more information in regards to Megaton Musashi going free-to-play under the revamped name; Megaton Musashi X (Cross).
We found out back in July that the mecha hack-and-slash is set to go free-to-play in Japan under the new name Megaton Musashi X sometime in Autumn 2022 for the PS4 and Switch. The showcase has confirmed that the official release date will be 1 December.
For those unfamiliar with the game, Megaton Musashi was released exclusively in Japan back in November 2021 for the PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The game takes place in the not-so-distant future where 99.9% of humanity was nearly wiped out by an unknown alien race known as Dracters, which have drilled a hole through the planet and terra-forming Earth into a more suitable place for its species. This forces the surviving 1% of mankind to seek refuge in heavily-fortified shelters, having their memories of the invasion erased, allowing the unknowing survivors to live in peace while the unified world government and its forces try to fight back against the Dracters using armoured mechs known as Rogues.
During the showcase, we were introduced to a new enemy coming into the game this Autumn season; the Dracter warship which can only be taken down via its weak points, the guns, the bridge and then the core, the latter two of which are protected by a barrier that turns on and off periodically.

CUSTOMISATION
We are then presented with a new system dubbed “Genei Kaisou” which directly translates to “Phantom Exterior”. Essentially the new customisation system allows players to customise their Rogues as they please. Along with being able to customise mechs, this new system implements a feature they call “Cross-Passive” which allows your mech’s equipped attachments to use the passive effects of other inactive attachments so that you can still look the way you want to look, without having to worry about stats and passive effects.

The showcase also introduced a new PvP game mode called Gachinko Battle which is 3v3. Essentially the objective of the game is to eliminate your opponent until they’ve used all five of their team’s lives.
And finally, the showcase concluded by sharing some tidbits about the rewards that certain players can receive. Because saved data from the previous iteration of the game are transferrable, players who played the original will be eligible to receive rewards such as an item set that is equivalent to roughly what the original game costed, along with an exclusive promotion to buy the Protoframe Zero X mech armour set for JP¥100 which is roughly US$1.


Sandbox Detective Shadows Of Doubt Launches In Early Access This April 2023

Shadow of Doubts is an upcoming sandbox detective simulation game coming to Steam Early Access on 24 April. Developed by ColePowered Games and published by Fireshine Games, the game promises a fully simulated world, a sci-fi noir setting, and a unique detective experience.

Shadows of Doubt is a sandbox detective stealth game set in a crime-ridden, sci-fi noir world. Investigate cases, find and sell information, and more as a private intelligence investigator, using a variety of gadgets and collecting evidence. In this single-player indie title, players will get total freedom in exploring every nook and cranny for clues in this dystopian world. Investigate each case and approach it your way: scan fingerprints, examine call histories, read private emails, bribe citizens, watch CCTV, pick locks, sabotage security systems – you decide.
Upon its initial release in Steam Early Access, Shadows of Doubt will feature “The Dead of Night”—a specially crafted case to introduce the game—as well as Sandbox Mode, which offers a wide range of cases to investigate and civilians to meet, equipment, and dense procedurally generated cities to explore. The Early Access roadmap will be revealed next month, outlining additional content and features coming to the game ahead of a full 1.0 release later this year.
Today’s trailer shows its basic feature, emphasizing more on stealth and investigation. While Shadows of Doubt blends traditional noir imagery with the simple blocks of Minecraft, its sheer darkness and brilliant soundtrack keep it tense rather than friendly.
Shadows of Doubt launches on its Early Access on PC via Steam. For more details, feel free to check out the game’s Steam page.


New Netflix Games Studio To Be Led By Former Overwatch Executive Producer

Netflix is opening a new game development studio led by former Overwatch executive producer Chacko Sonny. He originally left Blizzard back in September 2021.
The news was announced by Netflix games vice president Mike Verdu during a discussion at the ongoing TechCrunch Disrupt event.
In a statement, he said (via VGC):
“We are starting another organic new studio in Southern California, this time around Chacko Sonny, who oversaw production on God of War Ascenion for Santa Monica and oversaw a portofilo of their games, and then was executive producer of a little game franchise called Overwatch.
He could have gone anywhere, he could have raised money, he could have done anything and he chose to come here. We are building a team around him and looking to him to reinvent what games can be.
You don’t get people like that coming to your organisation to build the next big thing in gaming unless there’s a sense that we’re in it for the long haul and the right reasons.”
Verdu also confirmed that Netflix will still feature third-party games from other developers and publishers, despite opening their own game development studios.
He added:
“I think you need both. You need to harness the incredible creative firepower of the global gaming ecosystem, and so our external games pillar is as important as our internal games.
But with internal games, we want to build institutional competence. We want teams to go through multiple cycles together and essentially get really, really good at working together and delivering great products, and sometimes the only way you can do that is to give them the space inside of the organisation.”
Netflix already offers several games on its service, which are available at no extra charge to anyone who has a Netflix subscription. Most recently, they added Oxenfree to their library of games.


The New Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Game Will Feature A “Brand New Story With New Characters’

Ubisoft’s E3 2021 presentation was capped off with a game that only a handful wanted: Avatar – Frontiers of Pandora, an upcoming game based on James Cameron’s Avatar film with the lovely CGI and 3D. And not much else.
Fortunately, the upcoming Avatar game will be sidestepping the story bits from the film entirely. In a VentureBeat interview, vice president of Disney and Pixar Games Luigi Priore explains that the game will feature a “brand new story with new characters” and will explore the “amazing science fiction world” of the film.
“[T]here was a time 15 or 20 years ago where playing the movie was something. You bought the game and played the movie. Things like the classic Aladdin game on Sega Genesis. You played the film. That was popular at the time, but gamers expect more now. They want to interact with their favourite characters and worlds, but they want to play new stories and do new things with those characters and worlds.
The whole idea is to have it be part of the storyline of that giant franchise on Pandora, but itâ€™s not a ‘play the movie’ game. Itâ€™s an all-new open world, new characters Thatâ€™s why itâ€™s called Frontiers of Pandora. It takes place on another frontier, another area of the moon of Pandora.”
On a related note, Avatar 2 the film will be out in 2022; the same year the game will be out.


Oddfauna Secret Of The Terrabeast Kickstarter Campaign Goes Live

Developer Cliff Mitchell has announced that the official Kickstarter for Oddfauna Secret Of The Terrabeast is now live. The support from this Kickstarter will play a critical part in the evolution of the game. Oddfauna is gaining an enthusiastic, rapidly growing fanbase on Instagram with over 10,000 followers to date.
Described as an open-world sandbox adventure, players will help protagonist Astor farm, craft and shape the world as they uncover the secret of the Terrabeast. In this mysterious world, Astor will encounter all manner of strange creatures as they terraform the landscape and work together to survive.

Developer Cliff Mitchell said:
â€œCreating this game has been my dream for well over a decade.
One year into development now and Iâ€™m overwhelmed by the support Iâ€™ve received on social media and discord.
Thank you for signing up and supporting our Kickstarter!
It means a lot.
I hope this game provides players a feeling of joy and wonder as they explore this strange new world.â€
The Kickstarter is already surpassing the initial pre-launch goal of 1,000 followers with 2,038 followers at the time of writing. A number of higher tier level rewards are being announced, which includes an exclusive, limited-edition sculpture of main character Astor riding a Mighty Beast produced by Level 52 Studios and original artwork by Oddfauna creator Emma SanCartier.
Best of all, JRPG fans will be happy to learn that famed Secret Of Mana composer Hiroki Kikuta is the composer for Oddfauna Secret Of The Terrabeast.

Individuals can sign up to support Oddfauna Secret Of The Terrabeast right now on Kickstarter by heading over here. Oddfauna Secret Of The TerrabeastÂ is slated to release for the PC and Nintendo Switch sometime in Q1 2022. You can also wishlist the game on Steam now.
In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


Who’s New in Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them introduced us to many new and existing characters (from the books, lore, etc) which were never or seldom featured in all eightÂ Harry Potter movies (because of the different setting and timeline). Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald will expand on that further by featuring even more characters.
Before the movie releases in Malaysian cinemas on 14th November 2018, I’m explaining the backstory of some of the new characters you’ll be meeting in Fantastic Beasts 2 (those who were not or were barely featured in the first movie).
Albus Dumbledore

He’s one of the most iconic characters to come out of the Wizarding World and he’s returning in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Jude Law is portraying the younger version of Albus Dumbledore, who is a respected wizard but not yet the wise headmaster of Hogwarts we know and love (hate?).
Although the movies might not have explained much, the books revealed that Dumbledore was really good friends with Grindelwald back when they were kids. J.K. Rowling has even confirmed that he was secretly in love with the dark wizard. It remains to be seen how much of this will be explored in the movie.
Gellert Grindelwald

The main antagonist of Fantastic Beasts 2 is none other than Gellert Grindelwald, the precursor to Harry Potter’s Voldemort. The character’s live-debut debut was actually in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 when Voldemort broke into his prison at Nurmengard to ask him about the location of the Elder Wand. Of course, that was an older and much weaker version of Grindelwald.
In Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Johnny Depp is portraying the dark wizard at his prime. He believes in the ideals “For the Greater Good,” to establish a new Wizarding World Order where magical beings like wizards rule over the Muggles and non-magical folk.
Nagini

Remember Voldemort’s snake familiar Nagini? Claudia Kim is portraying the character before she was permanently stuck in the form of a serpent. That’s because Nagini is a Maledictus, a witch who is cursed to one day transform into beast forever.
In Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Nagini is the main attraction of a traveling circus called Circus Arcanus. She will then meet and befriend Credence Barebones (reprised by Ezra Miller), who now works at the same circus as a menial worker.
Theseus Scamander

Callum Turner is portraying Theseus Scamander, the older brother of protagonist Newt Scamander. Only those with siblings will understand when I say the Scamander brothers don’t get along well with each other, due to the fact that Theseus is an accomplished Auror and a World War 1 veteran.
To make things even more complicated, he is engaged to Newt’s ex-girlfriend, Leta Lestrange. That’s some uncomfortable family drama right there. In light of that, it remains to be seen which side Theseus will choose: Grindelwald’s or Newt’s/Dumbledore’s?
Leta Lestrange

Remember the absolutely crazy and terrifying Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange from the Harry Potter movies AKA the one who murdered Dobby (sobs uncontrollably)? Leta Lestrange shares her family name and perhaps also her capacity for evil.
Portrayed by Zoe Kravitz, Leta is also the half-sister of Credence (as they share the same father). Add the Scamander scandal to the mix and that’s a lot of weird family relations in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
Yusuf Kama

Another new character added to the mix, Yusuf Kama is a mysterious French-African wizard who might or might not be related to Credence and/or Leta Lestrange. Portrayed by William Nadylam, he is in on a quest to find Credence.
Thanks to the Unbreakable Vow he took, Yusuf will die unless he tracks down Credence. We’ll have to find out the reason why when Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald releases.
Nicolas Flamel

Nicolas Flamel is an obscure character in the Wizarding World, but one who has contributed to the lore. What you need to know about him is that he is an alchemist who created the Philosopher’s Stone featured in the Harry Potter book and movie of the same name.
Flamel didn’t appear in the Harry Potter movies because he was already dead by then. He was also a close friend of Albus Dumbledore. In Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, he is portrayed by Brontis Jodorowsky.
Minerva McGonagall

Although this hasn’t been confirmed, there have been reports of Fiona GlascottÂ being cast to portray a younger version of the character best known as Professor Minerva McGonagall to fans of the movies.
The problem with this rumor is that it contradicts established Harry Potter lore, which states that she wouldn’t be born until 1935 while Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald takes place in 1927. Despite that, J.K. Rowling has been known for retconning or rewriting many aspects of the Wizarding World and this should be no different.


FIFA Game Sales Slowing Down; Is EA Boned?

EA is unproven when it comes to non-sports games, stated Jefferies analyst Timothy O’Shea (via CNBC) when he warned clients of investing in the gaming giant. The Wall Street broker downgraded EA shares to hold from buying yesterday because EA’s 2019 lineup of upcoming games consists of untested properties.
This problem is exacerbated with the slowing sales of FIFA (and its other sports-based franchised) and Need For Speed, which has sparked fear amongst its investors and shareholders.
“When EA brought loot boxes to Star Wars Battlefront 2, the fan backlash was swift and severe,” added O’Shea. “Battlefront 2 dramatically underperformed its original estimates, and bowing to pressure EA capitulated to gamers by removing loot boxes from the game. This was a first important sign that Ultimate Team growth would begin to stall.”
EA will be publishing games like Bioware’s Anthem in 2019, whose reaction has been lukewarm and indifferent at best even as its release date nears. The company has also recently come under heavy scrutiny for canceling yet another Star Wars game, highlighting the criticism that EA doesn’t really handle its non-sports properties very well.
Additionally, there’s also the fact that Battlefield 5 sales have not been performing up to EA’s expectations, resulting in a much lower earnings projection for the company’s fiscal year in 2019.
“Non-sports games is precisely the area where EA has the most to prove,” said O’Shea. “Excluding sports games, EA has launched a string of misses. Mass Effect Andromeda got a 71 Metacritic. Need for Speed got a 62 Metacritic rating. And Star Wars Battlefront 2 saw a massive fan backlash.”
Is EA’s Future Looking Bleak?
It looks like gamers are not the only ones to have lost faith in EA, but also investors and other companies as well. Due to this, O’Shea has cut his price target on EA shares from US$139 to US$95, which is a massive decrease in stock value.
The question now is whether EA will be able to sustain itself despite the dwindling sales and critical reception of its once-reliable franchises (read: moneymakers) like FIFA and Battlefield. 2019 will be the year where the answer will start revealing itself, beginning with the upcoming release of Anthem for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on 22 February 2019.


The Nightmare Fog Creeps Into Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction Today

Ubisoft has announced Rainbow Six Extraction’s newest Crisis Event, Nightmare Fog, is now available until 2 June 2022. This limited-time event will test each Operator’s senses as an unavoidable fog of toxins makes its way through the Containment Zone. This ambitious update also adds a new deadly enemy, Protean Vigil. From now on, players can earn additional XP to grind out their Operators by ten extra levels with a new Prestige System.

As players make their way through the Containment Zone, they will be exposed to a fog that increases their Neurotoxin level. After exposure reaches a certain level, this toxin creates Psychedelic Effects for Operators, such as enemy hallucinations, disruptions that affect their vision, and deterioration that causes damage.

To cure themselves, players can find a Neurostim supply case that can temporarily remove a portion of an Operator’s Neurotoxin level – but there is limited amount of Neurostim supply cases available in each Sub-map. This limited supply challenges players to adapt new strategies for incursions and be prepared to take on Archæans while fighting off psychedelic effects.

Alongside Nightmare Fog, players can discover more exciting content:

Ten New Prestige progression levels
New Protean Vigil enemy
New REACT Rush Pistol
Five new Crisis Studies
Themed Charms for players to keep
Extra XP towards Milestone Progression

Nightmare Fog is the newest content added to Rainbow Six Extraction, and players can look forward to more in the future. Players can jump in now with their squad via Game Pass on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC, as well as on PS5, PS4, the Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store.
You can head on over here for our review of the game.


Jonah Hill & Westworld Star In Talks To Join The Batman

Two actors are currently in talks to join Matt Reeves’ upcoming The Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson as the titular Dark Knight. According to The Hollywood Reporter, they are none other than Jonah Hill and Westworld actor Jeffrey Wright.
Jonah Hill is still in very early discussions with the studio because both sides reportedly can’t decide on what character the actor should be playing. Sources say that the two characters are the Penguin and the Riddler, both of which are prominent Batman villains.
Meanwhile, Jeffrey Wright is likely going to be cast as Commissioner Gordon, replacing J.K. Simmons who previously portrayed the grizzled police commissioner and ally to the Caped Crusader in 2017’s Justice League.
Personally, I think Jonah Hill can pull off both the Penguin and the Riddler if he wanted to, as evident from his recent dramatic roles like Todd Phillips’ War Dogs and Gus Van Santâ€™s Donâ€™t Worry He Wonâ€™t Get Far on Foot in the past few years. It would be interesting to see him tackle the Riddler, who deserves a proper introduction (and not the proto-Joker Jim Carrey was playing in 1995’s Batman Forever).
One thing I do have to point out is that The Batman is supposed to take place in the already-established DC Extended Universe (DCEU) while also being a soft reboot of sorts (or a prequel in the vein of Batman: Year One), so it’s weird to see even the likes of Commissioner Gordon being recast.
The Batman is slated to release on 25 June 2021.


Awesome HyperX and Acer Predator Prizes Await Lucky Ticket Holders at KL Major

The Dota 2 Kuala Lumpur Major kicks off tomorrow and will be running for three days from November 16 to November 18, 2018. Immortal and Divine 3-day pass holders will be glad to learn that they are eligible to win lucky draw prizes including gaming gear from tournament sponsors Acer Predator and HyperX.
Highlights from the lucky draw prize lineup include three units of the Acer Predator Nitro 5 Marvel’s Avengers Infinity War Thanos Edition and 10 units of the HyperX Cloud Revolver S Gaming Headset, each of which is worth a whopping RM4,299 and RM600 respectively.
Check out the other prizes below.

Besides that, Immortal ticket holders can look forward to an additional surprise gift as well. Check out the surprise gift offerings below.

While Ancient ticket holders won’t be able to participate in the lucky draw, they can still browse through the official Kuala Lumpur Major merchandise, which will be up for grabs exclusively at the Axiata Arena event venue from 9:30am to 9:00pm daily. Keep in mind that purchases can only be paid for via credit or debit cards.

For more details, head on over to the official Kuala Lumpur Major website here. There are still tickets available, including newly-added one-day passes for Ancient and Divine tiers.
Stay tuned to Kakuchopurei for more upcoming news on the highly-anticipated esports event!


The New God Of War Might Be The Change We All Deserve

I remember the days when former director David Jaffe was hyping up the first God of War for the PS2 on magazine interviews. And by god, it delivered: high octane action, a Greek tragedy of a tale, and great action/level design beats. Then part 2 came in and it was more of the same. The story went off the rails a bit and Kratos was seen more as a comical anti-hero than anything.
Part 3 was when it jumped the rails, the 10 sharks that were under it, and went off to Crazy Town space land in terms of absurdity and over-the-top-ness. Which was fine from a gameplay standpoint but it’s really hard to relate to Kratos now; he’s just a ball of angry and rage-induced madness without wit or self-realization. Developer Santa Monica toned down the character’s amoral tendencies in God of War: Ascension, but I don’t think many people played that game. Ditto for the PSP games.
6 years and a new PlayStation console later, Santa Monica will be bringing back the series with a new Norse Pantheon setting for Kratos to wreck havoc in. But wait: he has a son? He is actually a shadow of his former angry self? He’s living in an isolated shack where his son grows up in peace? We’re actually asked to give him a chance and relate to him now?
What happened? And why do I feel a small tinge of relief at this development?

Growing Up
Corey Barlog, director of the new God of War(and Santa Monica Studios old guard since GoW 2) said that the revamp is getting back to the violence and action of the first series, but now there’s a new father-and-son element to it story-wise.

“The team needed to give Kratos a better character arc than he did in past God of War games, while also preserving the visceral action.”

It’s hard to believe, yes, but you can believe that the guy who murdered the entire Greek Pantheon and killed innocents to solve puzzles can be redeemed.
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Santa Monica Studios’ Senior Community Manager Aaron Kaufman, who we met during a God of War playthrough session in Asia, said that there are still fans who want their God of War to be the same it’s always been.

“But as game devs, we learn from our past. We did our research. People wanted to see an evolved character. They cannot relate to a vengeful angry parody of an anti-hero.”

Having heard all this, do we have an axe to grind with the new God of War? Well, After playing through 2 and a half hours of the latest build, we had our previous viewpoint slightly adjusted. This might be the wake-up call the series need, though it is not without its possible hindrance. Let’s focus on the good first:
A Story Worth Fighting For
Long story short: Kratos and his son Atreus have to take their mother’s ashes and disperse it at the top of a specific Norse mountain. Within our playthrough of the game, we went from some backwater taiga to an ancient Norse ruin filled withÂ DruagÂ undead, and then to a colourful Norse forest where the demo stopped.

“From a character standpoint,” said Kaufman, “we gave Kratos a new world to be in and an emotional core in the form of his son Atreus. It comes with its own conflict and drama. We add some new twists and turns in the Norse mythology the world is set in.”
And it’s this kind of narrative that takes the duo to many colourful Norse places. By golly, this game is making full use of the PS4’s graphical processing. Everything here is a lovely snapshot, be it a quarry-like zone with monoliths of Nordic runes to the aforementioned colourful quadratic assault of blue, red, brown, and orange foliage and flora. This is the title that will make you consider upgrading to a PS4 Pro. And maybe get a 4K TV since they’re all less than US$1000 nowadays.
Grim & Gritty Combat
We’re not just getting a story overhaul, but a more revved-up combat system using a close third-person camera. The hyper-violence is still there, but it’s a little less over the top and more brutal neck-snapping and slashing dead people to bits. You even get to punch a revenant -a floaty annoying shrieking thing with long-ranged attacks – multiple times before snapping its neck to finish it off.
And lest we forget, after 20 minutes of story and combat tutorials, we get an epic fight between Kratos and a rune-tattooed hobo called The Stranger who basically can punch through cliffs and rocks in a 3-part battle that sets the stage of the rest of the game. It’s a lovely battle that will test your reflexes and blocking, because you will die from three to four hits -even less on harder difficulty settings- if you don’t master these quick.
Kaufman said that the team has not forgotten its God of War heritage and roots. “On our development team, we have [veterans] Jason McDonald and Derek Daniels; these guys are part of our combat design team who were there since God of War 1. That’s why it still feels like a God of War game, but with a perspective twist.”

“We don’t want fans of past games feeling like we forgot them. When you have the axe, it still feels like you’re holding the Blades in a way; feels like a more evolved weapon. The shield/parry is reminiscent of the golden fleece parrying mechanic in God of War 2.”

With a new game comes a new weapon: the Leviathan Axe in favour of the series’ trademark Blade of Athens. Kaufman said that the axe symbolizes a new change and a rebirth.

“We see the axe as an iconic weapon. GoW is good at creating a weapon that no one ever lets go of. The irony is that we do let you let go of the axe at times (while the Blades of Athena are chained to you). It opens up the combat so much. Now you can throw the axe, bash frozen enemies with their fist, with Atreus by your side with arrows.”

The axe is also a great long-range weapon to pick off foes from a medium distance, freezing them in place so that you can go up close and beat them up, or shove them to a wall to crush them.
The weapon breaks free from the shackles of past games, just like how Kratos forsake the chains of the Blades in favour of the Leviathan Axe. Just going back to the blades mean that the series may not evolve beyond its fun-but-tired past.
The Menu has different skills and skill tree stuff to upgrade your Axe, and even other weapons and Atreus himself. You can either make the Axe freeze in place at its target longer than usual, or have its return trajectory arrive faster and deal more damage. You can even give Atreus more arrows to shoot, or even give him the ability to stun and juggle whoever you’re waylaying.
It isn’t super-huge, but it’s enough to give you a good amount to realize the Axe’s potential. What it lacks in style it makes up for it in functionality and brute visceral force.

In short, this adds a lot more because now you can have different playstyles. You can either focus on just the axe, the melee & shield, or on the rest of Kratos’ armaments like his armour and even Atreus’ skills down the line. The most important takeaway from all of this is that the controls, the feel, the movement, everything: it just clicks. And it looks damn good and stylish doing so.
Just getting your axe back when you recall it, and simple parries and blocks from enemy lunges and swings:Â  this is really an action game magnified by the console it’s on and the experience the dev team has accumulated since the late 2000s.
Now here’s where the game gets very, VERY divisive.
The Third-Person Camera Angle
When you think God of War, you think these crazy setpieces, large-scale action scenes, and camera panning to showcase the scale and spectacle of an anti-hero against all godly odds.
The new God of War’s unhinged camera sacrifices grandeur for intimacy and “up-close” fighting. Yes, you’ll still fight a giant troll or two, but the intensity of the action is a lot less obnoxious and ridiculous. You will actually be more impressed with how much the team restrained themselves while also giving us a new way to appreciate this new viewpoint.
It’s like watching the last fight between Rocky and Apollo Creed in both Rocky films in a closer perspective. Every punch thrown, or axe slash in this case really feels like it hurts. All great action games give that feel for even the lightest of attacks; God of War has that.
Having said that, it can be hard for some to play it for prolonged hours. While the fixed camera angles are to show off the spectacle of the game, it also means that the camera won’t be bobbing as much. Here, even the slightest of jolts can be a tad unnerving after long hours of play. The same can be said for third-person shooters, but your reticule is usually targeting enemies from far away, with rare melee encounters. Since God of War features a ton of close quarter combat, the perspective might disorient a lot of people.

Sins Of The Forefather
Aaron believes that the fans will buy into this mindset of a new kind of God of War. “If we’d made the same game, it wouldn’t feel like an evolution in character and gameplay. Hardcore players are going to have some commentary at the beginning of the game; the first 20 minutes. But as they play more of it and get used to the combat, it feels just as strong and we won’t be hearing or seeing many amounts of complaints.”

“We had to take this bold step. We can’t make the same game again and we want new God of War fans coming in. We didn’t just make it for just fans; we made it for possible new fans. We want people to keep focusing forward; looking ahead, look at that mountain [to finish his mission], how Kratos can make his son a better person than he was.”

On the flip side, it is rather hard to feel sympathetic for a guy who gave us such tender and heartfelt gems like this…

…and this…

…and this….

…and this climactic finish to a trilogy known for its heartfelt plot.

The devs might be grasping at thin straws here if they want to redeem someone like Kratos.Â Maybe there’s a heartfelt surprise waiting for us at the 10th or 12th-hour mark. Maybe not. In any case, April 20 is when we find out if God of War has really grown up beyond upgrading its protagonist from his petulant angry man-child roots.
Want to see the game in action? Check out our Quick Slice video of the new God of War in action on Kakuchopurei.Â


Last Oasis Seems To Have Overcome Its Server Problems

Last Oasis was a new survival MMO that came with a launch so problematic that its servers had to be suspended for a while. Now, it seems that things are back on track.
In a post on Steam, developer Donkey Crew said that their tests have yielded good results so far. “With the exception of some small issues that affected individual players or servers, which we’re investigating and will be fixing soon, everything is stable and working as intended,” they wrote.

“Seeing that many of you are enjoying the game, we’ve decided to keep the servers running overnight, and if no major issues appear during that time, we will not be wiping your progress or shutting servers down anymore.”

They also mentioned that they’re working on a content patch that is expected to be completed by next week, and that they’ll let players change their character names and appearances soon. They also mentioned reworking the character deletion feature, and that you can use a Respawn feature to join friends in different starting zones, but at the loss of your inventory and your mobile base, or walker.
A week ago, Donkey Crew posted a video of project lead Florian Hofreither giving a heartfelt apology as part of their response to the launch issues. I’m glad to hear that their tests are going well, and hope that things will be completely well soon.


R-rated Harley Quinn Animated Series Gets Release Date

During New York Comic Con 2019,Â executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker finally announced the official release date for the upcoming mature and R-rated Harley Quinn animated series on the exclusive DC Universe streaming service (via Deadline).
This new animated version of Harley Quinn looks very much inspired by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti’s solo run on the character, which itself was pretty risque and meta (sort of like Marvel’s Deadpool).
The Harley Quinn animated series follows her adventures after she breaks up with the Joker, including receiving help from Poison Ivy and others to become a member of the Legion of Doom.
It stars:

Kaley Cuoco as Harley Quinn
Alan Tudyk as the Joker and Basil Karlo / Clayface
Lake Bell as Dr. Pamela Isley / Poison Ivy
Diedrich Bader as Bruce Wayne / Batman
Jim Rash as Edward Nigma / Riddler
Ron Funches as Nanaue / King Shark
Christopher Meloni as Commissioner James Gordon
Tony Hale as Dr. Edgar Cizko / Doctor Psycho
J. B. Smoove as Frank the Plant
Jason Alexander as Sy Borgman
Giancarlo Esposito as Lex Luthor
Wanda Sykes as Tsaritsa / Queen of Fables
Rahul Kohli as Dr. Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow
Sanaa Lathan as Selina Kyle / Catwoman
Tom Kenny as Clayface’s Hand
Vanessa Marshall as Princess Diana / Wonder Woman
Jacob Tremblay as Damian Wayne / Robin

It is slated to premiere on 29 November 2019. In the meantime, check out the trailer below.
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China-Exclusive Rabbids Party Of Legends Launches Worldwide Next Month

Ubisoft has announced that they will release Ubisoft Chengdu-developed Rabbids Party Of Legends for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Google Stadia worldwide on 30 June 2022. It will be available both physically and digitally.
Rabbids Party Of Legends was originally announced at ChinaJoy 2019 event and has been exclusive to China ever since.
However, no other details have been announced by Ubisoft for the worldwide release. In the meantime, check out the the ChinaJoy 2019 trailer for the game below:


Nintendo Switch Pro Will Drop This Year, According To This Analyst

It’s the beginning of yet another new gaming year, and thus industry analysts from all over the corners of the globe are chiming in with their predictions and foresight for the incoming year in 2020. In a panel roundup hosted by GamesIndustry.biz, one of the more prominent ones is Dr. Serkan Toto.
Dr. Serkan Toto is the CEO of Kantan Games, an independent consultancy focused on Japan’s game industry mainly targeting institutional investors and game developers. Last year, he correctly predicted the exact name of the Nintendo Switch Lite before it was officially announced.

According to his 2020 predictions, Nintendo will launch the Switch Pro in 2020, at an estimated price of US$399, featuring 4K support, bigger cartridge sizes, and upgraded components. He also predicts a release date after the summer holidays to avoid going up against the Holiday release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
On last detail he mentions about his predicted Switch Pro is that it will arrive with a brand new first-party console-seller. While he doesn’t specifically state any titles, possibles ones could be The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 (which is currently in development), or even a new Mario title of some sort.
Nintendo has yet to confirm the existence of a Nintendo Switch Pro, but both the Nintendo Switch Lite and Enhanced Edition were also announced out of the blue last year, to the surprise of everyone. It remains to be seen if that will happen again this year with a more powerful variant.


Kaigan Games’ Simulacra 3 Launches Later This Month

Malaysia-based developer Kaigan Games and publisher Neon Doctrine have announced that Simulacra 3 will launch for PC on 25 October 2022. Kaigan Games previously released horror titles for PC and mobile like 2017’s Sara Is Missing and Simulacra, 2019’s Simulacra 2 and 2021’s Doctor Who And The Lonely Assassins (check out our review here).
The synopsis for Simulacra 3 reads:
The once charming town of Stonecreek has seen better days. People are vanishing into thin air, leaving nothing behind but strange symbols where they were last seen. With the police baffled and the populace terrified, rumors swirl that it is the doing of the Beldam, the ghost of a witch that once haunted the streets of Stonecreek.
You are the intern at the local paper, tasked with assisting the town’s star journalist, Ruby Myers, on her investigation into the disappearances. Your only lead is the phone of the missing Paul Castillo, a software developer, an amateur historian of the town, and one of Ruby’s sources. While Ruby does the legwork, your job is to hack into Paul’s phone for any clues left behind. New apps, exciting features, and fresh terror await those who delve into the darkest corners of the digital realms as you investigate the Beldam of Stonecreek.
In Simulacra 3, you’ll see your actions play out in real time, as well as react to video calls in real time. You will also be able to hack into security systems to aid Ruby as she evades danger in your investigation. Last but not least, learn about the once-charming rural town of Stonecreek, now corrupted by gentrification and evil’s shadow.
In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


The Next Marvel’s Spider-Man DLC Episode Is Swinging by Sooner Than You Think

We now know when the next Marvel’sÂ Spider-Man PS4 DLC ‘Turf Wars’ will be web-slinging its way onto our PS4 consoles, thanks to a new update 1.1 for the game earlier today. According to the in-game main menu, the second episode of The City That Never Sleeps will arrive on November 20, 2018.
The description for Turf Wars reads, â€œButt heads with Hammerhead in the new DLC, The City That Never Sleeps: Turf Wars. Available Nov. 20 in the PlayStation Store.â€ Check it out in the image below, taken from my own copy of the game.

Players will finally be facing the head of the Maggia, Hammerhead, following the events of The Heist. In the comics, Hammerhead gets his name from the metal alloy he has inserted into his skull, giving him a literal hard head. He also looks, and speaks, like a 1920’s mob boss straight out of the Godfather movies.
However, keep in mind that the Spider-Man PS4 DLC Turf Wars release date has not been officially announced by either Insomniac Games or PlayStation.
As a result, no details have been revealed about the content awaiting us in Turf Wars as of yet. I do hope that we’ll be getting several new costumes, at least. Fingers crossed for a Future Foundation Spider-Man suit.

Stay tuned on Kakuchopurei for when more information drops soon!


New Resident Evil 4 Remake Trailer Reveals Demo Coming Soon

During PlayStation State Of Play February 2023, Capcom unveiled a third trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil 4 Remake, which gives us the best look yet at the game.
The new trailer also reveals that a special demo will be “coming soon”, so we can probably expect that to be released sometime in the next few weeks.
Special agents looking to tackle even more challenges in Resident Evil 4 will be excited to hear the prolific “The Mercenaries” challenge mode is also returning as free post-launch downloadable content. More information about the release timing of the demo and “The Mercenaries” downloadable content will be shared at a later date.
The Resident Evil 4 Remake launches for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 24 March 2023.


Wild Rift SEA Championship: The Full Schedule

With the Wild Rift SEA Icon Series: Fall Season coming to a close soon, players and fans can look forward to the upcoming Wild Rift SEA Championship 2021 that will take place from mid-September to early October. Riot Games Southeast Asia will be working with ESL Asia to bring this exciting event to the region.
21 of the best teams from the ongoing Wild Rift SEA Icon Series: Fall Season will qualify for the SEA Championship 2021. These teams will come from eight regions across Southeast Asia – Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Hong Kong – and will be competing for a total prize pool of US$200,000.
Additionally, the SEA Championship 2021 also provides an opportunity for Australian and New Zealander teams to participate through the Oceanic Qualifiers.
There will be three stages of the competition for the Wild Rift SEA Championship 2021:

Stage 1 – Play-Ins: 14 to 19 September 2021

12 Play-ins entrants are split into three Brackets of four Teams.
Double Elimination, all matches are played in a Best Of Five.
Winners of each group advance to the Group Stage.

Stage 2 – Group Stages: 23 to 26 September 2021

12 Group Stage teams (including nine Direct Entrants and three Play-ins Winners) are split into two groups of 6 Teams.
Single Round Robin, all matches are played in a Best Of Two.
The top four of each group advances to Playoffs.

Stage 3 – Main Event: 30 September to 3 October 2021

Double Elimination, Teams are seeded based on group stage performances:

Group Winners: Upper Bracket R2.
2nd/3rd: Upper Bracket R1.
4th: Lower Bracket R1.

Upper Bracket matches and Lower Bracket finals are played in a Best Of Five.
Lower Bracket round 1-3 matches is played in a Best Of Three.
Grand Finals is played in a Best Of Seven.

Wild Rift SEA Championship Teams
The Wild Rift SEA Championship play-in teams include:

Buriram United Esports (Thailand)
INVATE Esports (Thailand)
Berjaya Dragons (Malaysia)
FENNEL Adversity (Philippines)
Flash Wolves (Taiwan)
Looking For Daddy (Taiwan)
Divine Esports (Vietnam)
Saigon Phantom (Vietnam)
Team Flash (Vietnam)
BOOM Esports (Indonesia)
QWQ (Hong Kong)
Banana (Singapore)

The Wild Rift SEA Championship group stage teams include:

EVOS Esports TH (Thailand)
Geek Fam (Malaysia)
Azure Esports (Oceania)
Team Secret (Philippines)
ONE Team (Taiwan)
SBTC Esports (Vietnam)
SVP (Hong Kong)
Alliance (Singapore)
MBR Esports (Indonesia)

We’ll update this article when there are more details on the Wild Rift Competitive Play website and on ESL Asia’s social media accounts on Facebook,Â Twitter, andÂ Â Instagram for more information.


PlayStation To Acquire Jade Raymond’s Haven Studios

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will acquire Jade Raymond’s new studio Haven for an undisclosed sum.
Haven is planning to make an original IP funded by PlayStation following the acquisition. The studio also has five co-founders and 20 ex-Google employees (from Google Stadia, most likely) among its 60+ staff members. Here’s an official statement from SIE’s Jim Ryan regarding the acquisition:
“Haven Studios is an emerging studio with an exceptional team of talent, and we’re delighted to welcome them into PlayStation as our first game development studio in Canada. The studio’s focus on creating an original AAA multiplayer game will not only flex the power of PlayStation 5 but will further expand upon the diverse catalogue of gaming experiences that can only be found on PlayStation.”
The company will be making one of the 10 live service games Sony plans to launch by 2026. Here’s what Haven CEO Jade Raymond has to say:
“Joining PlayStation Studios provides Haven with the creative freedom and unparalleled support to focus on building the highest quality games. We’re excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from all of the exceptional PlayStation Studios teams. We intend to fully embrace the incredible capabilities of the PS5 to create new worlds that inspire players and allow them to connect in new ways.”


PS5 April Update Will Add External Storage Support & More

The first major system software update for the PS5 console is rolling out globally tomorrow on 14 April 2021, and itâ€™s packed with new features and improvements.
Check out what’s coming to the PS5, PS4, and PlayStation App via the new PS5 April update below:
PS5 Storage Expansion and Management

Store PS5 Games on Compatible External USB Drives.*Â With this feature, you can now transfer your PS5 games to USB extended storage from your consoleâ€™s internal storage. Itâ€™s a great way to extend the storage capabilities of your PS5 console, and you can seamlessly copy your PS5 games back to the consoleâ€™s internal storage when youâ€™re ready to play. It is faster to reinstall PS5 games from USB extended storage than to re-download or copy them from a disc.

Because PS5 games are designed to take advantage of the consoleâ€™s ultra-high-speed SSD, PS5 titles canâ€™t be played from USB extended storage. PS5 titles also cannot be directly downloaded to USB extended storage. However, games that you transfer or copy back to internal storage will automatically update when applicable. In addition, you can select which game modes you want to install (such as campaign or multiplayer) for select titles that support the option.

For tips on using USB extended storage on PS5, including storage device requirements, please visit the official website here.

The PS5 console will also support storage expansion via M.2 drives in the future. They are currently working on this feature.
New Social Features for PS4 and PS5 Consoles

Cross-generation Share Play.Â PS4 and PS5 players can now Share Play together while chatting in parties. This means PS5 console users can let their friends on PS4 consoles view their game screen, or even try out the PS5 games through Share Play, and vice versa. Options include the ability to share your screen with a friend, pass your controller virtually to a friend, or pass a second controller virtually to play co-op games together.

Request to Join Game Session.Â A selection of your friendsâ€™ joinable game sessions will now appear on both PS5 and PS4 consoles, allowing for more gameplay opportunities together. The â€œRequest to Joinâ€ option also serves as a shortcut to sending a game invite, reducing the time it takes for you to get into games with friends. Through the Privacy Settings menu, you can modify who can interact with you through parties, games and messages.

Enhanced Control and Personalization Options for PS5 Consoles

Improved Game Base.Â The Game Base menu has been improved for quicker access to important content and features. You can now easily switch between Parties and Friends to start chatting with your existing parties or see what each of your online friends is up to. In addition, you can turn notifications on or off for each of the parties youâ€™re in.

Disable Game Chat or Adjust Playersâ€™ Volume.Â You can now quickly disable in-game chat, which turns off your mic audio and the voice audio of other players. Additionally, you can easily adjust the individual voice chat volume of other players in the same chat so you donâ€™t have to ask your friends to lower or increase their mic volume each time.
Game Update Pre-download.Â Once itâ€™s enabled by developers, title updates for games will pre-download to your console if the â€œautomatic updatesâ€ setting is enabled and your console is on or in rest mode. This will let you start playing the latest version of a game immediately after the updateâ€™s release.
Customize Game Library.Â With the ability to search your library or hide games from view, itâ€™s now easier to find content and personalize your view of your game library.
Screen Zoom.Â You can now adjust the magnification of the screen to suit your preference from the Settings menu.
New Trophy Settings and Stats Screen.Â The level of trophies that results in automatic capture of a screenshot or video clip can now be customized â€” so you can now choose to only capture and save images/videos of moments when you earn higher-grade trophies, like Gold or Platinum. Weâ€™re also introducing a new player Trophy Stats screen, where you can check out the summary of your trophy level and status at a glance.

Image cropped to showcase new Trophy Stats screen

New Features for PlayStation App
They are also introducing a myriad of new features for PlayStation App to make it easier than ever to connect with your console experience remotely. Recently, they already added the ability to save products in a wishlist, get notifications when your friends are online, and change your console online status.
In the coming weeks, there will be even more new features, including the ability to join a multiplayer session on PS5 from the app, manage your PS5 console storage, compare trophy collections with friends, and sort and filter products shown in the PlayStation Store. You can download PlayStation App for free from Google Play and the App Store.

In the meantime, you can check out my in-depth and no-holds-barred thoughts on the PS5 after having it for more than a month. However, if youâ€™re looking for a more straightforward review, you shouldÂ head on over here instead.


I’m Still In Shock That Pumpkin Jack Is Made By One Guy

Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Genre: 3D Action Platformer
Nicolas Meysonnier must have loved 3D platformers and indie fares like A Hat In Time. So much so that he spent the last 4 years developing a 3D action platformer of his own. While he did get some help here and there, his latest game Pumpkin Jack is entirely his blood, sweat, and Halloween-infused tears. That is incredibly admirable and should be a truly inspirational story for others wanting to jump into game development but can’t find people to team up with. If someone like Nicolas can create a game as polished as a 2000s-era platformer on his own, what’s stopping you from your dream, right?
How’s the actual game? If you love the aforementioned 3D game tributes but needed a tinge of ghoulish flavour ala MediEvil, you’ll find a lot to love in Pumpkin Jack.
Trick or Treat
The premise is such: you play a bad guy named Pumpkin Jack and have been tasked by the Devil to stop the Wizard from saving the world and being the world’s champion of Good. You traverse through six meaty stages to get to your goal. Many 3D action platform challenges will be in your way, from bad guys that need killing to a ton of minigames and chase sequences.
Pretty on course for the genre that’s obviously being called back here in a 2020 game, but with a Halloween and fantasy horror PG-level twist.

What actually makes this title a bit solid is its presentation and delivery. Much like an actual treat-or-treat bag, Pumpkin Jack is full of variety and surprises. You’ll not only be hack-and-slashing, but also jumping across swamps on mushrooms, playing a version of Simon Says, taking a crazy zombie boat ride and having to jump back-and-forth while staying afloat, and taking a minecart ride ala Donkey Kong Country but in 3D. With smooth controls and precise platforming with mantling options, playing these segments can be tough but fair.
Your main man Pumpkin Jack not only has melee weapons from shovels to scythes, but can also summon a long-ranged attack in a form of a crow via your controller’s bumper button. In terms of collectables on course with this genre, you collect crow skulls and can trade them for extra costumes for Pumpkin Jack. Our horror hero also gets a shotgun and a magic orb thing that summons crows too, each with their own attack animations, damage, and patterns. The most useless weapon so far is the scarecrow’s polearm; it lunges you forward, meaning in a game full of one-hit kill ponds and bottomless pits, it’s going to get you inadvertently killed. Just stick with the broomstick and scythes.
All of these culminates in a kind of 2000-era 3D platforming fun that’s made polished and fun. At the same time, it offers some nice touches to make the experience not feel like it came out of 2000; areas that glow from “green” to red to signify an already-explored area, highlights to point to your objectives, and “silent” checkpoints that restart you before a possibly challenging bout like an insta-kill on-rails section or a jumping sequence. All of these are really appreciated.
A Bit Of Rot In The Pumpkin Core

My gripes? Pumpkin Jack may be short -clocking in at 5 hours or so- but any longer and it’ll wear out its welcome. Enemy variety during stages can get a bit stale, though the boss fights can be challenging and are puzzle-worthy. There are also some technical issues; some graphic options like the RTX toggles do slow down some cutscenes and on-rails sequences that make it play like a slideshow. Thankfully there’s nothing game-breaking here. Also, while the story tries to be a tad cheeky and humorous, it does end on a middling note.
Pumpkin Jack is a good first effort from a one-man game-designing army. It’s fun for its short length, it offers a bit of variety with its puzzles and challenges, and the platforming & design is solid. It’s not a huge gamechanger and its narrative could use a bit more punch-up, but it ain’t too shabby. I do hope to see developer Nicolas get accolades for his work here and hopefully assemble a team for a bigger & better project that’s in line with his fascination for 3D platformers. As of now, Pumpkin Jack is a solid treat for the haunted holidays and beyond.
Pros

Great controls and platforming.
A decent nod to 2000-era 3D platforming.
Nice variety of puzzles and stages to liven up the pace.

Cons

Retains insta-kill platforming moments like in a 2000 3D title.
Dull enemies in regular stages.
Some technical bugs here and there.

Final Score: 70/100


Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Surpasses 1 Million In Shipments & Digital Sales

The game Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has hit some major milestones, as per the latest update from publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA. They revealed that more than one million copies of the game have been shipped and sold digitally across the globe. That’s not all! Over 3.8 million players have tried their hand at this game, which may include those who accessed it through Xbox Game Pass.

Militia warriors, #WoLongFallenDynasty has sold over 1 million units & has reached over 3.8 million players!
Thank you for the tremendous support! The team is hard at work with future updates as well as the upcoming 3 DLCs.
We hope you look forward to our future announcements. pic.twitter.com/iIaPOvyOFO
— Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (@WoLongOfficial) April 28, 2023

Koei Tecmo also mentioned that the development team is currently putting a lot of effort into future updates and creating three new downloadable content. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is available on multiple platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series X | S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. Oh, and don’t forget that Xbox Game Pass subscribers can also get their hands on this exciting game.


SWERY’s The Good Life Will Be Out This October

SWERY, the developer known for his weird adventure games like Deadly Premonition and D4, will be releasing his upcoming small-town photography investigation game The Good Life next month.
Published by Playism, the game will launch for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch this 15th October, and will feature photography tasks and adventure type stuff, as well as bits where you transform into a cat or dog and wander the night.
Yeah, it’s pretty out there, but we won’t have it any other way if it’s from SWERY. Trailer & product description are below.

Synopsis
Welcome to Rainy Woods!
Naomi Hayward finds herself far from her New York home. Out of her depth and drowning in debt, she is commissioned by The Morning Bell newspaper to uncover the mystery behind Rainy Woodsâ€”a rural English town considered to be the â€˜happiest in the world.â€™ With her camera at the ready she starts her investigation but soon finds that the townâ€”and its wonderfully quirky residentsâ€”are hiding many secrets. Not least, why they transform into cats and dogs at night. Caught up in the townâ€™s enchantmentâ€”Naomi must use her newfound animal skills to uncover the truth about Rainy Woods.
Key Features

Put Your Photography Skills to the TestÂ â€“ Use your camera to get to the bottom of Rainy Woodsâ€™ mystery by taking photographs for The Morning Bell newspaper to complete commissions. Theyâ€™ll pay you for your trouble but it seems you have a large debt outstanding already. Perhaps it is easier to take photos capturing the hottest trends on social app Flamingo to satisfy your fans? That ought to earn you a pretty penny and help you chip away at your debt.
Transform, Traverse, and TrackÂ â€“ Transform into a cat or dog in order to unlock and use unique skills! Expand your area of exploration as you jump and climb nimbly around town as a cat. Or track down villagers with your keen canine sense of smell.
A Delicate Balancing Actâ€¦Â â€“ Your earnings from commissions, Flamingo and part-time jobs around town will provide you a decent living. Why not delve into the delights of Rainy Woods? Grow vegetables in your garden? Expand your cooking repertoire? Explore the wilderness? Join the locals for a drink at the pub? Or help them out and get to know them a little bit better. The days are yours to fill with whatever you please, but rememberâ€”cultivating a good life is a balancing act!
Get Out There and ExploreÂ â€“ See what Rainy Woods has to offer! Set out to explore the surrounding landscapes, unlock waystones and camp sites to expand how far you can travelâ€”or perhaps just riding a sheep across the rolling hills will bring you the most joy!


Call Of Duty Modern Warfare Season 4 Finally Dropping Later Today

Last week, Activision delayedÂ the new seasons for Call of Duty Modern Warfare,Â Call Of Duty WarzoneÂ andÂ Call Of Duty Mobile amidst the growing unrest and protests in the US. Earlier today, they have finally announced the new official release dates.
Call of Duty Modern WarfareÂ Season 4,Â Call of Duty WarzoneÂ Season 4, andÂ Call Of Duty Mobile Season 7Â are now launching at 11pm PDT on 10 June 2020, or 2pm GMT+8 on 11 June 2020 in Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia. They were originally supposed to release on 3 June 2020.

Intel Incoming on Season Four.
New #ModernWarfare and #Warzone content is live tonight, June 10th @ 11PM PDT!
â€” Infinity Ward (@InfinityWard) June 10, 2020
The trailer forÂ Call Of Duty Modern Warfare Season 4 teased a playable Captain Price. In case you’re not familiar, he’s actually one of the most beloved and iconic characters from the 2007â€™s original Call Of Duty Modern Warfare.
Infinity Ward has yet to reveal many details about Call Of Duty Modern Warfare Season 4, but according to Senior Communications Manager Ashton Williams, players should expect a massive initial download size. However (in the same tweet), she also clarifies that it will ultimately only be 4GB in total when the update finishes installing.

The Season 4 download is going to be large. In order to reduce the overall disc space that MW and WZ take up, we’re compressing a bunch of assets. Once installed, the S4 launch will only take up an additional 4GB on consoles for all of the new content.
â€” Ashton Williams (@ashtonisVULCAN) June 10, 2020
You can check it out in the trailer below.
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Return To Monkey Island Reveals First Look At Gameplay

Devolver Digital and Lucasfilm Games have unveiled our first look at gameplay from the upcoming Return To Monkey Island, which is slated to release for the Nintendo Switch and PC sometime in 2022.
This will be the sixth installment of the franchise, which began all the way back in the ancient era of gaming with 1990’s The Secret Of Monkey Island.
Return To Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games The Secret Of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
It’s been many years since Guybrush Threepwood was last locked in a battle of wits with his nemesis, the zombie pirate LeChuck. His true love, Elaine Marley, has turned her focus away from governing and Guybrush himself is adrift and unfulfilled, having never found the Secret of Monkey Island. Hip, young pirate leaders led by Captain Madison have shuffled the old guard from power, Melee Island has taken a turn for the worse, and famed businessman Stan has been imprisoned for ‘marketing-related crimes’.
Players will banter with old friends and new faces on familiar islands now under dangerous new leadership. Then, take to the high seas and explore the new and unknown as you work your way out of tough predicaments. Clever puzzles, bizarre situations, and devastating ripostes are all that stand between Guybrush and glory.


Registrations Are Now Open For The Malaysian University e-League

Organised by PSI and sponsored by 100 Plus and Domino’s Pizza, University e-League (UeL) is a nation-wide esports league participated by the leading universities and colleges in Malaysia.
The leagueâ€™s key objectives include the following:
Foster healthy competitive culture between universitiesGrow studentâ€™s sense of pride and support towards their universityDevelop talent to shine on a global level
In the UeL, players compete in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang; a 5v5 multiplayer mobile game. It is also one of the most popular mobile games in Southeast Asia, with over 4.3 million active users in Malaysia alone. It was even one of the official medal esports at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament will be held online for the 2020 edition, featuring the best university teams covered by national casters and commentators. The Champion of the UeL will win RM1000 as prize money, while the first Runner-Up will win RM500.
However, Mobile Legends esports teams representing universities and colleges in Malaysia are encouraged to book their spots as soon as possible. Spots in the UeL are limited, while registrations will only be open from 15 to 25 September 2020.
You can head over here and fill out the form to register now.
All matches will be streamed on its official Facebook page.
Competition Format

Competition Schedule

UeL 2020 Poster


Square Enix Is Working On A Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster

If you’re a diehard Final Fantasy fan waiting for a Tactics revival, you’re in luck.
It turns out Square Enix is working on a remastered Final Fantasy Tactics, according to Square Enix who let slip that info during an interview about its upcoming game Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (via Finaland). The game’s producer Ichiro Hazama said that the FF Tactics team at Square Enix is busy at the moment.
“The Tactics team is incredibly busy at the moment, they have other things to do. They are heavily involved in another project at the moment so we just don’t have time to talk to them. I think that’s probably why more Tactics characters haven’t been included in [Theatrhythm], we just need time to find out the details. I think that’s what is going on, at the very least with Tactics characters. I’m sure they will put them into the game, Fujiwara-san wants Tactics, I know that.”
This is relevant to the past NVidia games list leak back in 2021 where a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster was listed (alongside a Final Fantasy IX remake). Then again, it could be any other FF Tactics game like the Game Boy Advance and DS ones. While it’s not an official announcement, we can expect some turn-based strategy action from Square Enix in the near future, at least in announcement form.


The Umbrella Academy Is Cancelling The Apocalypse Again In New Season 2 Trailer

In May 2020, Netflix announced the release date for The Umbrella Academy Season 2, which will now be dropping on 31 July 2020. Today, the streaming giant has released the first official trailer for the upcoming new season of the series based on Gerard Way and Gabriel Baâ€™s comic book of the same name.
My Chemical Romance fans will be glad to learn that the new The Umbrella Academy Season 2 trailer also features a new song by Gerard Way, entitled “Here Comes The End”.
On writing the song, he said:

â€œI was originally inspired to write this track when series one of The Umbrella Academy was being shot; by the time I finished it 2020 was in full swing, the world had taken a profound turn and the song was finished in a surreal new reality.â€

The Season 2 synopsis reads:

Five warned his family (so, so many times) that using his powers to escape from Vanyaâ€™s 2019 apocalypse was risky.
Well, he was right – the time jump scatters the siblings in time in and around Dallas, Texas.
Over a three year period.
Starting in 1960.
Some, having been stuck in the past for years, have built lives and moved on, certain theyâ€™re the only ones who survived.
Five is the last to land, smack dab in the middle of a nuclear doomsday, which – spoiler alert! – turns out is a result of the groupâ€™s disruption of the timeline (dÃ©jÃ  vu, anyone?).
Now the Umbrella Academy must find a way to reunite, figure out what caused doomsday, put a stop to it, and return to the present timeline to stop that other apocalypse.
All while being hunted by a trio of ruthless Swedish assassins.
But seriously, no pressure or anything.

It looks like I was correct while theorizing thatÂ The Umbrella AcademyÂ Season 2 will be adapting more content from the second arc of the comic book; Dallas.Â Check out what I have to say about that here.
In the meantime, check out the trailer below, or head on over here to put the show on your Netflix list:
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