Achievement Unlocked: The Last Of Us Is First Live-Action Video Game Adaptation To Earn Emmy Nominations

HBO’s The Last Of Us is the first live-action video game adaptation to earn major awards consideration from a top Hollywood awards body, in television or in film. For the Emmy Awards 2023 (Emmy 2023 or Emmys 2023), The Last Of Us earned a total of 24 nominations, the second highest for the upcoming Emmy Awards after HBO’s Succession with 27 nominations.
In other related content, courtesy of HBO Asia, we were also lucky enough to be the only Malaysian media to participate in interviews with Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, Merle Dandridge and Gabriel Luna. You can also check out our spoiler-free review of The Last Of Us Season 1 by heading over here.
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on 19 September 2023 at 8 am GMT+8 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Check out all the Emmy 2023 nominees according to each category below:
Drama Series

“Andor”
“Better Call Saul”
“The Crown”
“House of the Dragon”
“The Last of Us”
“Succession”
“The White Lotus”
“Yellowjackets”

Comedy Series

“Abbott Elementary”
“Barry”
“The Bear”
“Jury Duty”
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
“Only Murders in the Building”
“Ted Lasso”
“Wednesday”

Limited Series

“Beef”
“Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”
“Daisy Jones & the Six”
“Fleishman Is in Trouble”
“Obi-Wan Kenobi”

Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Jeff Bridges (“The Old Man”)
Brian Cox (“Succession”)
Kieran Culkin (“Succession”)
Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”)
Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”)
Jeremy Strong (“Succession”)

Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Sharon Horgan (“Bad Sisters”)
Melanie Lynskey (“Yellowjackets”)
Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”)
Bella Ramsey (“The Last of Us”)
Keri Russell (“The Diplomat”)
Sarah Snook (“Succession”)

Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Bill Hader (“Barry”)
Jason Segel (“Shrinking”)
Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building”)
Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso”)
Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”)

Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Christina Applegate (“Dead to Me”)
Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”)
Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”)
Natasha Lyonne (“Poker Face”)
Jenna Ortega (“Wednesday”)

Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Taron Egerton (“Black Bird”)
Kumail Nanjiani (“Welcome to Chippendales”)
Evan Peters (“Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”)
Daniel Radcliffe (“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”)
Michael Shannon (“George & Tammy”)
Steven Yeun (“Beef”)

Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Lizzy Caplan (“Fleishman Is in Trouble”)
Jessica Chastain (“George & Tammy”)
Dominique Fishback (“Swarm”)
Kathryn Hahn (“Tiny Beautiful Things”)
Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”)
Ali Wong (“Beef”)

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Carrigan (“Barry”)
Phil Dunster (“Ted Lasso”)
Brett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso”)
James Marsden (“Jury Duty”)
Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear”)
Tyler James Williams (“Abbott Elementary”)
Henry Winkler (“Barry”)

Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”)
Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”)
Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”)
Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”)
Juno Temple (“Ted Lasso”)
Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”)
Jessica Williams (“Shrinking”)

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

F. Murray Abraham (“The White Lotus”)
Nicholas Braun (“Succession”)
Michael Imperioli (“The White Lotus”)
Theo James (“The White Lotus”)
Matthew Macfadyen (“Succession”)
Alan Ruck (“Succession”)
Will Sharpe (“The White Lotus”)
Alexander Skarsgård (“Succession”)

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Jennifer Coolidge (“The White Lotus”)
Elizabeth Debicki (“The Crown”)
Meghann Fahy (“The White Lotus”)
Sabrina Impacciatore (“The White Lotus”)
Aubrey Plaza (“The White Lotus”)
Rhea Seehorn (“Better Call Saul”)
J. Smith-Cameron (“Succession”)
Simona Tabasco (“The White Lotus”)

Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Murray Bartlett (“Welcome to Chippendales”)
Paul Walter Hauser (“Black Bird”)
Richard Jenkins (“Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”)
Joseph Lee (“Beef”)
Ray Liotta (“Black Bird”)
Young Mazino (“Beef”)
Jesse Plemons (Love & Death”)

Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Annaleigh Ashford (“Welcome to Chippendales”)
Maria Bello (“Beef”)
Claire Danes (“Fleishman Is in Trouble”)
Juliette Lewis (“Welcome to Chippendales”)
Camila Morrone (“Daisy Jones & The Six”)
Niecy Nash-Betts (“Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”)
Merritt Wever “(“Tiny Beautiful Things”)

Variety Talk Series

“The Daily Show With Trevor Noah”
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
“Late Night With Seth Meyers”
“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”
“The Problem With Jon Stewart”

Reality Competition Program

“The Amazing Race”
“RuPaul’s Drag Race”
“Survivor”
“Top Chef”
“The Voice”

Outstanding Animated Program

Bob’s Burgers • The Plight Before Christmas • FOX • 20th Television Animation
Entergalactic • Netflix • Netflix / Mad Solar / Khalabo Ink Society / Edelgang
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal • Shadow Of Fate • Adult Swim • Cartoon Network Studios
Rick And Morty • Night Family • Adult Swim • Rick and Morty LLC, Williams Street
The Simpsons • Treehouse Of Horror XXXIII • FOX • A Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Television Animation

Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour Or More)
The Last Of Us • Infected • HBO Max • HBO in association with Sony Pictures Television Studios, PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog
John Paino, Production Designer
Don Macaulay, Art Director
Paul Healy, Set Decorator
Poker Face • The Orpheus Syndrome • Peacock • T-Street, MRC Television, Animal Pictures
Judy Rhee, Production Designer
Martha Sparrow, Art Director
Cathy Marshall, Set Decorator
Succession • America Decides • HBO Max • HBO in association with Project Zeus, Hyberobject Industries, Gary Sanchez Productions and Hot Seat Productions
Stephen H. Carter, Production Designer
Molly Mikula, Art Director
George Detitta Jr., Set Decorator
Ted Lasso • Sunflowers • Apple TV+ • Apple presents a Doozer Production in association with Warner Bros. Television and
Universal Television
Paul Cripps, Production Designer
Iain White, Art Director
Kate Goodman, Set Decorator
Wednesday • Wednesday’s Child Is Full Of Woe • Netflix • A Netflix Series / An MGM Television Production Mark Scruton, Production Designer
Adrian Curelea, Art Director
Robert Hepburn, Set Decorator
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The White Lotus • Ciao • HBO Max • HBO in association with Rip Cord and The District
Cristina Onori, Production Designer
Gianpaolo Rifino, Art Director
Letizia Santucci, Set Decorator
Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
Daisy Jones & The Six • Track 10: Rock ‘N’ Roll Suicide • Prime Video • Hello Sunshine, Amazon Studios
Jessica Kender, Production Designer
Brian Grego, Art Director
Lisa Clark, Set Decorator
Andi Brittan, Set Decorator
Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet Of Curiosities • Netflix • Netflix / Double Dare You
Tamara Deverell, Production Designer
Brandt Gordon, Art Director
Shane Vieau, Set Decorator
House Of The Dragon • The Heirs Of The Dragon • HBO Max • HBO in association with 1:26 Pictures, Bastard Sword, and
GRRM Productions
Jim Clay, Production Designer
Dominic Masters, Art Director
Claire Nia Richards, Set Decorator
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Susan • Prime Video • Amazon Studios
Bill Groom, Production Designer
Neil Prince, Art Director
Ellen Christiansen, Set Decorator
Perry Mason • Chapter Eleven • HBO Max • HBO in association with Team Downey and AMBEG Screen Products
Keith P. Cunningham, Production Designer
Ian Scroggins, Art Director
Halina Siwolop, Set Decorator
Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
The Bear • System • FX • FX Productions
Sam Lisenco, Production Designer
Eric Dean, Art Director
Emily Carter, Set Decorator
How I Met Your Father • The Reset Button • Ride Or Die • Daddy • Hulu • 20th Television
Glenda Rovello, Production Designer
Conny Boettger-Marinos, Art Director
Amy Beth Feldman, Set Decorator
Only Murders In The Building • Sparring Partners • I Know Who Did It • Hulu • 20th Television
Patrick Howe, Production Designer
Jordan Jacobs, Art Director
Rich Murray, Set Decorator
Schmigadoon! • Famous As Hell • Apple TV+ • Broadway Video / Universal Television in association with Apple
Jamie Walker McCall, Production Designer
Ryan Garton, Art Director
Gregory Clarke, Art Director
Carol Lavallee, Set Decorator
What We Do In The Shadows • The Night Market • FX • FX Productions
Shayne Fox, Production Designer
Aaron Noël, Art Director
Kerri Wylie, Set Decorator
Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Or Reality Series
A Black Lady Sketch Show • Peek-A-Boob, Your Titty’s Out • HBO Max • HBO in association with For Better or Words, Inc., HooRAE, 3 Arts Entertainment and Jax Media
Cindy Chao, Production Designer
Michele Yu, Production Designer
Lizzie Boyle, Set Decorator
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver • Museums • HBO Max • HBO in association with Sixteen String Jack Productions and
Avalon Television
Eric Morrell, Production Designer
Sabrina Lederer, Art Director
Queer Eye • Speedy For Life • Netflix • Scout Productions Inc. and ITV Entertainment LLC for Netflix
Thomas Rouse, Production Designer
Tyka Edwards, Art Director
RuPaul’s Drag Race • Blame It On The Edit • MTV • World of Wonder
Gianna Costa, Production Designer
Brad Bailey, Art Director
Saturday Night Live • Host: Steve Martin & Martin Short • Host: Jenna Ortega • NBC • SNL Studios in association with
Universal Television and Broadway Video
Akira Yoshimura, Production Designer
Keith Ian Raywood, Production Designer
Andrea Purcigliotti, Production Designer
Danielle Webb, Set Decorator
Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special
The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna • FOX • Jesse Collins Entertainment, DPS and Roc Nation
Bruce Rodgers, Production Designer
Shelley Rodgers, Art Director
Lindsey Breslauer, Art Director
Maria Garcia, Art Director
Lily Rodgers, Art Director
Carol Burnett: 90 Years Of Laughter + Love • NBC • Silent House Productions
Tamlyn Wright, Production Designer
Travis Deck, Art Director
Encanto At The Hollywood Bowl • Disney+ • Fulwell 73 Productions Misty Buckley, Production Designer
Joe Celli, Art Director
Raquel Tarbet, Set Decorator
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards • CBS • Fulwell 73
Julio Himede, Production Designer
Kristen Merlino, Art Director
The Oscars • ABC • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Misty Buckley, Production Designer
Alana Billingsley, Production Designer
John Zuiker, Art Director
Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary • ABC • Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and 20th
Television Wendy O’Brien, Casting by
Chris Gehrt, Casting by
The Bear • FX • FX Productions
Jeanie Bacharach, CSA, Casting by
Jennifer Rudnicke, Location Casting
Mickie Paskal, Location Casting
AJ Links, Location Casting
Jury Duty • Amazon Freevee • Amazon Studios
Susie Farris, Casting by
Only Murders In The Building • Hulu • 20th Television
Bernard Telsey, CSA, Casting by
Tiffany Canfield, CSA, Casting by
Destiny Lilly, CSA, Casting by
Ted Lasso • Apple TV+ • Apple presents a Doozer Production in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal
Television
Theo Park, Casting by
Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series
Bad Sisters • Apple TV+ • Merman / ABC Signature in association with Apple
Nina Gold, Casting by
Lucy Amos, Casting by
The Crown • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Robert Sterne, Casting by
The Last Of Us • HBO Max • HBO in association with Sony Pictures Television Studios, PlayStation Productions, Word Games,
The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog
Victoria Thomas, CSA, Casting by
Corrine Clark, Location Casting
Jennifer Page, Location Casting
Succession • HBO Max • HBO in association with Project Zeus, Hyberobject Industries, Gary Sanchez Productions and Hot
Seat Productions
Avy Kaufman, CSA, Casting by
The White Lotus • HBO Max • HBO in association with Rip Cord and The District
Meredith Tucker, Casting by
Francesco Vedovati, CSA, Location Casting
Barbara Giordani, CSA, Location Casting
Yellowjackets • Showtime • SHOWTIME Presents, Entertainment One
Junie Lowry Johnson, CSA, Casting by
Libby Goldstein, Casting by
Corinne Clark, CSA, Location Casting
Jennifer Page, CSA, Location Casting
Outstanding Casting For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
BEEF • Netflix • A Netflix Series / An A24 Production
Charlene Lee, Casting by
Claire Koonce, Casting by
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story • Netflix • Ryan Murphy Productions for Netflix
Robert J. Ulrich, CSA, Casting by
Eric Dawson, CSA, Casting by
Carol Kritzer, CSA, Casting by
Daisy Jones & The Six • Prime Video • Hello Sunshine, Amazon Studios
Justine Arteta, CSA, Casting by
Kim Davis-Wagner, CSA, Casting by
Fleishman Is In Trouble • FX • ABC Signature
Laura Rosenthal, CSA, Casting by
Jodi Angstreich, CSA, Casting by
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story • The Roku Channel • The Roku Channel, Funny or Die, Tango Entertainment
Wendy O’Brien, CSA, Casting by
Outstanding Casting For A Reality Program
Love Is Blind • Netflix • Kinetic Content for Netflix
Donna Driscoll, Casting by
Stephanie Lewis, Casting by
Claire Loeb, Casting by
Queer Eye • Netflix • Scout Productions Inc. and ITV Entertainment LLC for Netflix Quinn Fegan, Casting by
Jessica Jorgensen, Casting by
Keya Mason, Casting by
Lauren Levine, Casting by
RuPaul’s Drag Race • MTV • World of Wonder
Goloka Bolte, CSA, Casting by
Ethan Petersen, CSA, Casting by
Adam Cook, Casting by
Michelle Redwine, Casting by
Top Chef • Bravo • Magical Elves
Ron Mare, Casting by
Sena Rich, Casting by
Erinlee Skilton, Casting by
The Traitors • Peacock • Studio Lambert
Erin Tomasello, Casting by
Jazzy Collins, Casting by
Moira Paris, Casting by
Holly Osifat, Casting by
Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming
Beauty And The Beast: A 30th Celebration • Routine: Be Our Guest • ABC • Done+Dusted in association with Walt Disney Television Alternative and Electric Somewhere
Jamal Sims, Choreographer
Phillip Chbeeb, Choreographer
Makenzie Dustman, Choreographer
Beauty And The Beast: A 30th Celebration • Routine: Rose Petal Suite Pt. I • ABC • Done+Dusted in association with Walt
Disney Television Alternative and Electric Somewhere
Phillip Chbeeb, Choreographer
Makenzie Dustman, Choreographer
Dancing With The Stars • Routine: Higher • Disney+ • BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions
Derek Hough, Choreographer
Encanto At The Hollywood Bowl • Routines: Family Madrigal / Surface Pressure • Disney+ • Fulwell 73 Productions
Jamal Sims, Choreographer
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 • Routines: Chameleon / Pride Rock • Prime Video • Fenty Films & Endeavor Content
Parris Goebel, Choreographer
Outstanding Choreography For Scripted Programming
Blindspotting • Routines: The History / San Quentin Blues • STARZ • STARZ Original Presents, Lionsgate Television, Snoot
Jon Boogz, Choreographer
Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies • Routines: New Cool / Hand Jive / The Boom • Paramount+ • Paramount Television Studios
Jamal Sims, Choreographer
Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies • Routines: Pulling Strings / Hit Me Again / High Rollin’ • Paramount+ • Paramount
Television Studios
Jeffrey Mortensen, Choreographer
Louise Hradsky, Choreographer
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Routines: Trash Man / Dream Kitchen • Prime Video • Amazon Studios Marguerite Derricks, Choreographer
Schmigadoon! • Routines: Bells And Whistles / Good Enough To Eat / Bustin’ Out • Apple TV+ • Broadway Video / Universal
Television in association with Apple
Christopher Gattelli, Choreographer
Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (Half-Hour)
Atlanta • Andrew Wyeth. Alfred’s World • FX • FX Productions
Christian Sprenger, ASC, Director of Photography
Barry • Tricky Legacies • HBO Max • HBO in association with Alec Berg and Hanarply
Carl Herse, Director of Photography
How I Met Your Father • Daddy • Hulu • 20th Television
Gary Baum, ASC, Director of Photography
The Mandalorian • Chapter 20: The Foundling • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Dean Cundey, ASC, Director of Photography
Only Murders In The Building • I Know Who Did It • Hulu • 20th Television
Chris Teague, Director of Photography
Schmigadoon! • Something Real • Apple TV+ • Broadway Video / Universal Television in association with Apple
Jon Joffin, ASC, Director of Photography
Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (One Hour)
Andor • Rix Road • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Damián García, Director of Photography
The Crown • Mou Mou • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Adriano Goldman, ASC, BSC, ABC, Director of Photography
House Of The Dragon • The Lord Of The Tides • HBO Max • HBO in association with 1:26 Pictures, Bastard Sword, and GRRM
Productions
Catherine Goldschmidt, Director of Photography
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Four Minutes • Prime Video • Amazon Studios M. David Mullen, ASC, Director of Photography
The Old Man • I • FX • 20th Television in association with The Littlefield Company
Sean Porter, Director of Photography
Wednesday • Woe What A Night • Netflix • A Netflix Series / An MGM Television Production
David Lanzenberg, Director of Photography
Outstanding Cinematography For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Black Bird • Hand To Mouth • Apple TV+ • Apple Studios
Natalie Kingston, Director of Photography
Boston Strangler • Hulu • 20th Century Studios
Ben Kutchins, Director of Photography
Dead Ringers • One • Prime Video • AnnaPurna Pictures, Amazon Studios
Jody Lee Lipes, ASC, Director of Photography
George & Tammy • Stand By Your Man • Showtime • MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, Freckle Films, Blank Films Inc, Mad Chance, Brolin Productions, Aunt Sylvia’s Moving Picture Company
Igor Martinovic, Director of Photography
Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet Of Curiosities • The Autopsy • Netflix • Netflix / Double Dare You
Anastas Michos, ASC, GSC, Director of Photography
Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program
100 Foot Wave • Chapter VI – Force Majeure • HBO Max • HBO Presents, Topic Studios, Library Films, Amplify Pictures
Antoine Chicoye, Cinematography by
Mikey Corker, Cinematography by
Vincent Kardasik, Cinematography by
Alexandre Lesbats, Cinematography by
Chris Smith, Cinematography by
Laurent Pujol, Cinematography by
João Vidinha, Cinematography by
Michael Darrigade, Cinematography by
Secrets Of The Elephants • Desert • National Geographic • Oxford Scientific Films LTD and Earthship Productions for National
Geographic
Toby Strong, Director of Photography
James Boon, Director of Photography
Bob Poole, Director of Photography
The 1619 Project • Justice • Hulu • Onyx Collective, Lionsgate Productions in association with One Story Up Productions, Harpo Films and The New York Times
Jerry Henry, Director of Photography
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy • Calabria • CNN • CNN Original Series, RAW
Andrew Muggleton, Director of Photography
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie • Apple TV+ • An Apple Original Film in association with Concordia Studio
C. Kim Miles, CSC, ASC, MySC, Director of Photography
Clair Popkin, Cinematography by
Julia Liu, Cinematography by
The Territory • National Geographic • National Geographic Documentary Films Presents a Documist and Associação Jupaú
Film in association with Time Studios, Xtr, Doc Society Climate Story Fund / A Production of Protozoa Pictures, Passion Pictures, Real Lava
Alex Pritz, Cinematography by
Tangãi Uru-eu-wau-wa, Cinematography by
Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program
The Amazing Race • Series Body Of Work • CBS • WorldRace Productions, Inc.
Joshua Gitersonke, Director of Photography
Bryan T. Adams, Camera
Kathryn Barrows, Camera
Josh Bartel, Camera
Kurt Carpenter, Camera
David D’Angelo, Camera
Matthew Di Girolamo, Camera
Adam Haisinger, Camera
Robert Howsam, Camera
Kevin Johnson, Camera
Jay Kaufman, Camera
Ian Kerr, CSC, Camera
Daniel Long, Camera
Lucas Kenna Mertes, Camera
Ryan Shaw, Camera
Alan Weeks, Camera
Deadliest Catch • Call Of A New Generation • Discovery Channel • Original Productions, LLC for the Discovery Channel
David Reichert, Director of Photography
Charlie Beck, Director of Photography
Bryan Miller, Director of Photography
Todd Stanley, Director of Photography
Shane Moore, Director of Photography
Nathan Garofalos, Director of Photography
David Arnold, Director of Photography
Life Below Zero • The Pursuit • National Geographic • BBC Studios
Danny Day, Director of Photography
Simeon Houtman, Director of Photography
Jason Hubbell, Director of Photography
Ben Mullin, Director of Photography
Zach Vincent, Director of Photography
Survivor • Series Body Of Work • CBS • MGM Television
Peter Wery, Director of Photography
Scott Duncan, Director of Photography
Russ Fill, Director of Photography
George Andrews, Camera
Tim Barker, Camera
Marc Bennett, Camera
Paulo Castillo, Camera
Rodney Chauvin, Camera
Chris Ellison, Camera
Nixon George, Camera
Matthias Hoffmann, Cinema
Toby Hogan, Camera
Derek Holt, Camera
Efrain “Mofi” Laguna, Camera
Ian Miller, Camera
Nico Nyoni, Camera
Paul Peddinghaus, Camera
Jeff Phillips, Camera
Nejc Poberaj, Camera
Daniel Powell, Camera
Louis Powell, Camera
Jovan Sales, Camera
Erick Sarmiento, Camera
Dirk Steyn, Camera
John Tattersall, Camera
Holly Thompson, Camera
Paulo Velozo, Camera
Cullum Andrews, Camera
Christopher Barker, Director of Aerial Photography
Granger Scholtz, Director of Aerial Photography
Nic Van Der Westhuizen, Aerial Camera Operator
Dwight Winston, Aerial Camera Operator
Welcome To Wrexham • Do Or Die • FX • Boardwalk Pictures
Alastair McKevitt, Director of Photography
Craig Hastings, Director of Photography
Leighton Cox, Director of Photography
Jason Bulley, Director of Photography
Outstanding Commercial
Apple – The Greatest – Accessibility
Somesuch, Production Company
Apple Inc., Ad Agency
Call Me With Timothée Chalamet – Apple TV+
MJZ, Production Company
TBWA\Media Arts Lab, Ad Agency
Cost Of Beauty – Dove
Smuggler, Production Company
Ogilvy, Ad Agency
Forever – The Farmer’s Dog
Sanctuary, Production Company
Quiet The Noise – AirPods
Iconoclast TV, Production Company
TBWA\Media Arts Lab, Ad Agency
R.I.P. Leon – Apple
Biscuit Filmworks, Production Company
Apple Inc., Ad Agency
The Singularity – Squarespace
Smuggler, Production Company
Squarespace, Ad Agency
Outstanding Period Costumes For A Series
The Crown • Mou Mou • Netflix • Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix
Amy Roberts, Costume Designer
Sidonie Roberts, Associate Costume Designer
Christof Roche-Gordon, Costume Supervisor
The Great • Choose Your Weapon • Hulu • Civic Center Media, MRC
Sharon Long, Costume Designer
Claire Tremlett, Assistant Costume Designer
Basia Kuznar, Assistant Costume Designer
Anna Lau, Costume Supervisor
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Susan • Prime Video • Amazon Studios
Donna Zakowska, Costume Designer
Katie Hartsoe, Assistant Costume Designer
Ben Philipp, Assistant Costume Designer
Amanda Seymour, Assistant Costume Designer
Claire Aquila, Costume Supervisor
Marie Seifts, Costume Supervisor
Perry Mason • Chapter Ten • HBO Max • HBO in association with Team Downey and AMBEG Screen Products
Catherine Adair, Costume Designer
David J. Matwijkow, Assistant Costume Designer
Nanrose Buchman, Costume Supervisor
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story • Crown Jewels • Netflix • A Netflix Series in association with shondalandmedia
Lyn Elizabeth Paolo, Costume Designer
Laura Frecon, Co-Costume Designer
Jovana Gospavic, Assistant Costume Designer
Alex Locke, Costume Supervisor
Outstanding Period Costumes For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story • Please Don’t Go • Netflix • Ryan Murphy Productions for Netflix
Rudy Mance, Costume Designer
Monica Chamberlain, Assistant Costume Designer
Desmond Smith, Assistant Costume Designer
Suzy Freeman, Costume Supervisor
Daisy Jones & The Six • Track 8: Looks Like We Made It • Prime Video • Hello Sunshine, Amazon Studios
Denise Wingate, Costume Designer
Derek Sullivan, Costume Supervisor
George & Tammy • We’re Gonna Hold On • Showtime • MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, Freckle Films, Blank Films
Inc, Mad Chance, Brolin Productions, Aunt Sylvia’s Moving Picture Company
Mitchell Travers, Costume Designer
Mitchel Wolf, Assistant Costume Designer
Laurel Rose, Assistant Costume Designer
Aileen Abercrombie, Assistant Costume Designer
Susan Russell, Costume Supervisor
Charles Carter, Costume Supervisor
Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet Of Curiosities • Dreams In The Witch House • Netflix • Netflix / Double Dare You
Luis Sequeira, Costume Designer
Ann Steel, Assistant Costume Designer
Heather Crepp, Costume Supervisor
Welcome To Chippendales • Leeches • Hulu • 20th Television
Peggy Schnitzer, Costume Designer
Derek Bulger, Assistant Costume Designer
Julie Heath, Costume Supervisor
Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
Hocus Pocus 2 • Disney+ • Walt Disney Pictures
Salvador Perez, Costume Designer
Elizabeth Shelton, Assistant Costume Designer
Gala Autumn, Costume Supervisor
House Of The Dragon • The Heirs Of The Dragon • HBO Max • HBO in association with 1:26 Pictures, Bastard Sword, and GRRM Productions
Jany Temime, Costume Designer
Katherine Burchill, Assistant Costume Designer
Paul Yeowell, Assistant Costume Designer
Rachel George, Assistant Costume Designer
Joanna Lynch, Costume Supervisor
The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power • A Shadow Of The Past • Prime Video • Amazon Studios
Kate Hawley, Costume Designer
Libby Dempster, Assistant Costume Designer
Lucy McLay, Assistant Costume Designer
Jaindra Watson, Assistant Costume Designer
Pip Lingard, Costume Supervisor
Jenny Rushton, Costume Supervisor
The Mandalorian • Chapter 22: Guns For Hire • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Shawna Trpcic, Costume Designer
Elissa Alcala, Assistant Costume Designer
Julie Robar, Costume Supervisor
Julie Yang Silver, Costume Supervisor
Obi-Wan Kenobi • Part I • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.
Suttirat Anne Larlarb, Costume Designer
Stacia Lang, Assistant Costume Designer
Lynda Foote, Costume Supervisor
What We Do In The Shadows • The Wedding • FX • FX Productions
Laura Montgomery, Costume Designer
Barbara Cardoso, Assistant Costume Designer
Judy Laukkanen, Costume Supervisor
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes For A Series
Emily In Paris • What’s It All About… • Netflix • MTV Entertainment Studios, Darren Star Productions, and Jax Media for Netflix Marylin Fitoussi, Costume Designer
Herehau Ragonneau, Assistant Costume Designer
Daniela Telle, Associate Costume Designer
Marie Fremont, Costume Supervisor
The Last Of Us • Endure And Survive • HBO Max • HBO in association with Sony Pictures Television Studios, PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog
Cynthia Ann Summers, Costume Designer
Kelsey Chobotar, Assistant Costume Designer
Rebecca Toon, Assistant Costume Designer
Michelle Carr, Costume Supervisor
Only Murders In The Building • Framed • Hulu • 20th Television
Dana Covarrubias, Costume Designer
Abby Geoghegan, Assistant Costume Designer
Kathleen Gerlach, Wardrobe Supervisor
Succession • Church And State • HBO Max • HBO in association with Project Zeus, Hyberobject Industries, Gary Sanchez Productions and Hot Seat Productions Michelle Matland, Costume Designer
Jonathan Schwartz, Assistant Costume Designer
Mark Agnes, Wardrobe Supervisor
Wednesday • Wednesday’s Child Is Full Of Woe • Netflix • A Netflix Series / An MGM Television Production
Colleen Atwood, Costume Designer
Mark Sutherland, Co-Costume Designer
Robin Soutar, Assistant Costume Designer
Claudia Littlefield, Costume Supervisor
Adina Bucur, Costume Supervisor
The White Lotus • That’s Amore • HBO Max • HBO in association with Rip Cord and The District
Alex Bovaird, Costume Designer
Brian Sprouse, Assistant Costume Designer
Margherita Zanobetti, Costume Supervisor


This Peacemaker Hot Toys Figure Comes Complete With Eagly

Picking up where 2021â€™s The Suicide Squad left off, DCâ€™s recently released series â€“ Peacemaker follows a violent vigilante who believes in achieving peace at any cost – no matter how many people he has to kill for it in the process. He was one of the members of the second Task Force X strike team sent on a mission to Coro Maltese.
In response to the immense fame of the character, Hot Toys has announced (via Facebook) the highly-anticipated 1/6th scale Peacemaker collectible figure with shiny silver chrome helmets from the Peacemaker collection.
Sophisticatedly crafted with striking likeness of Peacemakerâ€™s appearance portrayed by John Cena in the action series, the 1/6th scale figure features a newly developed helmet head and an interchangeable helmet covered in silver chrome finish with details, an attachable tongue to create alternate expressions, a specially tailored outfit, weapons including a sword, an axe, and a figure stand.
The sidekick of the show – Eagly will also come as a 1/6th scale accessory with spread wings for a complete collector experience.
In the meantime, you can check out my review of Peacemaker here.
You can also check out my previous breakdowns ofÂ PeacemakerÂ Episodes 1, 2 and 3 here, as well asÂ Episode 4,Â Episode 5,Â Episode 6,Â Episode 7Â and Episode 8 here.


Team Vitality Gets Boost In Foray Into China & Indian Markets

France-based Team Vitality is one of the most prominent esports teams in Europe. With a shining track record in games such as League of Legends, CS:GO, FIFA, Rocket League, and more, it’s no wonder that more investors are pouring their resources into the team.

Earlier this week, Business Wire reported that esports venture fund Rewired.GG has invested another â‚¬14 million into Team Vitality. The funds are intended for the team to venture into India and China to find new players and launch esports academies in those regions. Besides that, it will also be used for the construction of the V.Hive esports complex and to launch new lines of merchandising such as their new Adidas sneakers.
Previously, Rewired.GG invested â‚¬20 million into Team Vitality in November 2018. This brings their total investment to â‚¬34 million, possibly the largest investment in a European esports team to date. Principal at Rewired.GG Amit Jain has set his eyes on establishing Team Vitality to be the first billion-dollar esports team.
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V.Hive, the team’s first esports complex will be officially opening on 13 November 2019. It’s a 10,700 square foot building located in the heart of Paris. Designed to be a place where both Team Vitality’s pros and fans can meet, it will have facilities such as training rooms with high-end PCs and game consoles, streaming boxes, offices, and more. V.Hive is built by a partnership between HKS and Global Agencement.
Rewired.GG has made it quite obvious that they are confident in esports becoming an industry that will rival football and basketball. There’s no doubt that they’re playing the numbers game here seeing as how both India and China are both extremely populous countries, ripe for drawing in talents and spectators.


Netflix’s Bastard!! Season 2 Anime Confirmed, Returning This Year

Warner Bros. Japan and Netflix have announced that the BASTARD!! – Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy – anime will get a second season that will premiere on Netflix worldwide sometime in 2023. The new anime is titled Bastard!! Ankoku no Hakaishin: Jigoku no Chinkonka-hen, or translated as BASTARD!! – Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy – Requiem of Hell Arc.

The anime’s first part, consisting of the first 13 episodes, premiered on Netflix on 30 June 2022, while the second part featuring episodes 14-24 premiered on Netflix on 15 September 2022. Kazushi Hagiwara originally launched the manga starting from 1988.
Check out the teaser trailer below:


Star Wars Andor Episode 7 Breakdown & Easter Eggs

The seventh episode of Star Wars Andor is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia. I’ll be discussing heavy spoilers so if you haven’t seen it or want to avoid spoilers, now’s your chance to stop reading.
Check out my spoiler-free review of Andor here.
The Andor series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor and is joined by cast members Genevieve O’Reilly (who will portray a young Mon Mothma), Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough and Kyle Soller. The executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Diego Luna and Michelle Rejwan. Tony Gilroy is the creator and showrunner.
In the meantime, check out my interview with Andor actors Kyle Soller and Denise Gough by heading over here for the written article, or you can watch the entire interview below:

Check out my breakdown of the first three episodes of Andor, Episode 4, Episode 5 and Episode 6 here.
Check out my breakdown of Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 1 and 2, Episode 3, Episode 4 and Episode 5 here.
You can check out my previous breakdowns of The Book Of Boba Fett Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6 and Episode 7 here.

A Star Destroyer

Seven episodes in and we finally get our first glimpse of an Imperial Star Destroyer in Andor.
Flashback To Clone Stormtroopers

During a flashback to when Cassian was a younger man on Ferrix, we get a rare glimpse of Clone stormtroopers (as seen from the design of their helmets). Earlier on after its formation, the Empire initially used what was left of the Republic Clone troopers as the original stormtroopers.
Shoretroopers

That’s a shoretrooper. While they’re most famously featured in 2016’s Rogue One A Star Wars Story, they actually first appeared in the 2014 mobile game Star Wars Commander.
KX-Series Security Droids

These are KX-series security droids. This probably means that we’re close to the introduction of K-2SO, who originally appeared in 2016’s Rogue One A Star Wars Story voiced by Alan Tudyk and who will eventually become Cassian’s closest companion.
Cassian Gets Sentenced to Six Years Of Jail

Just for being at the wrong place at the wrong time, Cassian gets sentenced to six years of jail time. It’s somewhat ironic because the stricter rules were implemented after Cassian’s robbery heist in Episode 6.
Only five episodes left in this season. Until the next episode, excelsior!


Overwatch 2’s January Patch Nerfs Roadhog, Orisa, Sojourn & Kiriko

As the end of the second competitive season for Overwatch 2 approaches, the developers have released a balance patch which is already live. This patch is aimed at addressing small issues with certain heroes and mechanics that have been causing problems for players. Roadhog, Sojourn, and Kiriko are the main heroes that are being tweaked in this update.
The third competitive season of Overwatch 2 is set to begin in early February and it is expected that it will bring a larger patch with more significant changes. The developers have already hinted at some major changes that will be coming next month.
You can find the full patch notes here.

Patch Notes
Roadhog

Chain Hook – Impact damage reduced from 30 to five. The enemy’s final position after being pulled by the hook is now four meters away from Roadhog instead of three.
Scrap Gun – Damage per pellet reduced from 6.6 to six, recovery time reduced from 0.85 to 0.8 seconds, reload time reduced from two to 1.75 seconds, and maximum ammo increased from five to six.

The latest update for Overwatch 2 has made significant changes to Roadhog, specifically targeting his ability to one-shot kill enemies with his Chain Hook and Scrap Gun combo. Previously, the damage from the Chain Hook followed by a quick shot from the Scrap Gun would often result in the death of non-tank heroes. However, the update has decreased the damage of the Chain Hook to just 5 HP and has also increased the distance between Roadhog and the hooked enemy, giving them a better chance to escape.
Additionally, Roadhog’s main weapon, the Scrap Gun, has received some small buffs to make up for the nerf to the hook combo. Both the reload and recovery time have been decreased, allowing for faster firing and the ammo has been increased.
This change provides a more balanced experience for other players who may have found the one-shot kill potential of Roadhog too difficult to counter.
Orisa

Fortify – Health bonus reduced from 125 to 75.

Orisa’s Fortify ability has received a small adjustment. The ability was considered to be too powerful, providing a 125 HP bonus in addition to other benefits, and as a result, Orisa players will see a slight decrease in the bonus HP they receive.
This change is not a major one, but Orisa players will need to pay closer attention to their health bars when using Fortify to make sure they are not caught off guard.
Sojourn

Railgun – Energy gain is no longer based on damage done by primary fine, but instead, each primary fire hit on an enemy now grants five energy. Primary fire damage per projectile is reduced from 10 to nine.

Players have been requesting for adjustments to Sojourn’s railgun for a while now and the latest update for Overwatch 2 has addressed this. The charge time for Sojourn’s railgun has been reduced in most situations. However, this change also negates the damage boost and armour on enemies, which means that damage-boosted shots will only grant five energy and hitting targets with armor or discord orb will also only grant five energy per shot. This change makes the railgun a unique weapon.
It’s important to note that according to the patch notes, energy will now only be given for hitting enemy players and not enemy shields or other utilities. This means that while players can still charge the railgun quickly, they will have to be in tighter situations where they are directly engaging with enemies.
Kiriko

Healing Ofuda – Recovery time increased from 0.85 to one second.

The latest update for Overwatch 2 has made significant changes to Kiriko, which will greatly affect her overall healing capabilities and change her playstyle to a more dual-purpose support hero. Each Ofuda still carries the same amount of healing, but players will now need to be more strategic in how they use them, instead of relying on spamming their primary fire. The recovery time after use has been increased, requiring Kiriko players to think more carefully about how they are directing their healing and use their secondary fire more often.
Since her release, Kiriko has been a popular support pick, largely due to her high damage output, but her healing capabilities were considered overpowered. This change will increase the skill ceiling for Kiriko and players will need to focus more on using damage.


World Of Tanks Update Adds New Modern Tanks

The World Of Tanks Modern Armor update arrives today (27 April 2021) on the PS4 and Xbox One. It finally adds new modern tanks into the game, ranging from those in the 1950s to the late 1990s. Basically, they’re Cold War-era tanks, being added into the game for the first time.
Check out the full update notes and trailer below:
New Features and Improvements

The Cold War game mode has been added and is available to play in multiplayerÂ to face off against other human opponents or inÂ Co-Op modeÂ to team up with humans to take down the enemy AI team.

Cold War initially launches with two affiliations, Western Alliance and Eastern Alliance, covering three eras of time with three tanks per era for a total ofÂ eighteen Tech Tree tanks.Â Further Tech Tree expansion covering additional nations within the affiliations as well as new affiliations will be coming in the future!

Two newÂ ConsumablesÂ have been added for Cold War vehicles. These Consumables are only available for Cold War vehicles and are not available to World War II.

Smokescreen

The Smokescreen Consumable was designed with the Cold War Vision System in mind. It provides players a way to prevent the enemy from seeing you while you retreat back to safety. It can also come in handy for up close and personal engagements when dealing with a more mobile enemy. If you find yourself being circled, deploy a Smokescreen as a defensive measure to cause the enemyâ€™s auto-lock to disengage. It will be difficult for them to drive in circlesÂ while having to manually aim, taking away the advantage they had.

Hull Patch Kits

The Hull Patch Kit Consumable allows you to maximize your life expectancy on the battlefield. While one use wonâ€™t undo the damage received from a shot, you can undo an early game mistake or restore enough health to make a difference in the outcome of a battle.

Cold War Vision System

The Vision System (also known as the Vehicle Detection System)Â is what governs how and when vehicles appear to players in battleÂ based on whether they are detected or not at any given momentÂ and how you can interact with that vehicle.Â The Cold War Vision Systemâ€™s main effectÂ is that all combatant vehicle models are always rendered at all times and no longer pop into existence.
Cold War Vision System will be enabled in Cold War battles only. It will not be enabled in World War II battles.

Cold War Era-Based Matchmaking

With a new era of tanks comes a new era of matchmaking. The Cold War vehicles will launch into their own battle queue, separate from World War II vehicles. The biggest difference to matchmaking is that it is era-based! This means you will only fight tanks of the same era as your tank!
When creating a match, the matchmaker will prioritize getting you into battle quickly while creating as balanced of a match as possible. It also considers tank classes to attempt to keep the class parity between teams as well as platoon parity.

Two new Equipment items have been added and are available for both World War II and Cold War vehicles!

Both of the new Equipment options are especially useful for light tanks or vehicles that rely on their speed and mobility for survival. Since this class of vehicle usually has high mobility stats already, they will benefit the most from the percentage-based bonuses these equipment items provide. Be careful though, Commander: if you boost your mobility too much, it could become difficult to control your tank.

Traction System
Advanced Power Train

New IPX experience for new players, taking placeÂ on Cao Bang mapÂ with the M1A2 training tank
Tech Tree

You can now access a tankâ€™s upgrade information without having to own the tank.
The Tech Tree is now 2D instead of 3D for better visual appearance and navigation.
New backgrounds for the Tech Trees have been added.

Filter

When using the tank filter, you can now select a tank in the right-hand side display to open a drop-down menu for various options

Go to Vehicle (Will take you to that vehicle in the Vehicle tab)
Add/Remove Favorite
Inspect Vehicle (Will take you to the Module Viewer)
Hold to Sell

Premium Tech Tree

A filter has been added to help find the tank you are looking for on the Premium Tech Tree.
New filter options have been added to the PTT filter such as On Sale, Unowned, and Unavailable!

Improved Vehicle Tab

The look of the Vehicle tab has been overhauled and will change environments based on the season of the last played map!
Tank tracks rotate to spin the tank around in the Vehicle tab for a more natural appearance.
The Vehicle tab displays your Commander above the tank reel and standing beside your tank.
The ammo at a glance display now shows the resupply currency currently selected.
Boosts can now be purchased directly from the Boosters Menu.

Platoons

Platoonmatesâ€™ tanks and Commanders will also be visible in your Vehicle tab!
Joinable Platoons display added on the Social Menu for players to easily join their friendsâ€™ open platoon.
Platoons can switch between Cold War Multiplayer, Cold War Co-Op, and World War II without disbanding.

Improved colour-blind support!

We now support more colour-blind options, and it no longer impacts only certain elements, but the entire game screen.

NONE
Protanope
Deuteranope
Tritanope
Monochromat

New Team Color option!

Check the options tab to set your Team Colors to one of the available options:

Default (Blue/Orange)
Green/Red
Green/Purple

Improved PBRS!

Detailed Earnings

Accessed from the PBRS, see a full breakdown of Silver, XP, Commander XP, and Gold earnings/cost for that match.

â€œWatch Replayâ€ option added forÂ quick access to the replay for that match.
New MVP display forÂ better readability.
Medal count indicator

When you earn Medals in the match, an indicator is displayed on the Medal tab to make players more aware of when they earned a Medal at a glance as well as how many Medals they earned.
World War II feature only.

Matchmaking improvements

A new map rotation algorithm!

A new approach to handling map rotation in the matchmaker to help prevent same back-to-back maps from occurring for players has been added. Maps are placed in a pre-determined order that the server will cycle through every four minutes. This means that if you play a match every four minutes, you will always play a different map until youâ€™ve cycled through all of the maps that are available at your battle tier before cycling back to the start of the list.

World War II Matchmaker

Bot support has been added for all tiers.

Detailed Stats

Accessed from the Armor/Module Viewer, open the Detailed Stats for a full breakdown of the characteristics of your tank.

Increased vibration feedback on the controller for a more immersive experience when traversing rough terrain.
Store

Updated the UI for Conversion menu.
Conversion menu now accelerates the conversion rate as you hold the button.

HUD

Lock-on indicator.
HP numbers on the health bar above playersâ€™ tanks.
Adjusted the mini-map and overview map, so that the view cone is lighter than the surrounding area.
Added a â€œflareâ€ to the health bar to indicate the chunk of damage given/received from that hit.
Improved the base icons to stand out on the mini-map and HUD, giving better clarity on which base is being captured.
Spectator Icon is now an eyeball.
Health meters are brighter for all colorblind options for better visibility when low on health.

UI

New, cleaner Celebration screens.
Option to dismiss all Celebrations has been added.
New â€œEliteâ€ icon.
The discount tag will display in additional locations for better visibility.
The right-hand side tank stat panel now uses the stock roundsâ€™ damage and penetration display for comparison instead of the average of all three round types.

Audio

Updated the ambiance throughout the Vehicle tab and various menus. The Vehicle tab ambiance will even adjust based on the Equipment you mount on your tank!
Audio cue added for allyâ€™s death.

Game mode additions

Multi-Base Assault Mode

Added this mode to the followingÂ maps, available in Custom Games only:

Abbey
Cao Bang
Dezful
El Halluf
Fishermanâ€™s Bay
Fredvang
Highway
Kasserine
Kaunas
Malinovka
Mannheim
Mountain Pass
Pilsen
Port
Sunset Coast
Vineyards

Additional modes added to current maps for multiplayer matches:

Himmelsdorf â€“ Encounter
Mines â€“ Team Destruction
Mountain Pass â€“ Encounter
Steppes â€“ Team Destruction

Custom Games

New options added in the Vehicles tab to select which game modes of tanks are allowed and displays corresponding vehicle filters for the mode selected.

Medals Rules

World War II Game Mode

Medals will work the same and exclusive to the World War II mode.

Cold War Game Mode

Can earn Marks of Excellence and Mastery Badges.
Cannot earn World War II Medals.
Cold War-specific Medals will be added in the future.

Achievements / Trophies

Can be completed using either World War II or Cold War vehicles as long as the tank used meets the requirements.

Bug Fixes

Auto-resupply amount in the loadout screen displays the correct amount in all situations
Centered various dialog buttons on their respective dialog menus
Challenge Complete toast notifications now use correct icons
Chieftain/T95 fenders now have collision
Correct Skin cost is displayed in all locations after viewing other Camo options
Custom Games lobby name now displays the playerâ€™s name in original lettercase
Damage dealt by the player being spectated no longer impacts the spectatorâ€™s efficiency display
Fishermanâ€™s Bay puddles no longer flicker when observed from the overhead SPG view
Fixed bot movement on Himmelsdorf where they would drive into the side of buildings
Flags purchased with vouchers no longer charge Gold
Gun now stays in sync with the rest of the tank when rotating it in the Vehicle tab
Huntsmanâ€™s cloth camo cover no longer clips into the model
Inscriptions for the Object 777 are no longer covered by the sandbags when applying the Winter Warrior skin. Skin no longer covers the headlights
Log icons no longer persist when transitioning to the PBRS
Log tab now shows an entry for purchased tank Skins
Log tab now shows Gold Pack purchases
Log tab now shows the ammo resupply cost and scrolls to see all text displayed
Log tab now shows the currency icon for sold vehicles
Mouse and Keyboard is now working correctly on Xbox One
PBRS MoE Damage Standing now rounds to the tenths
Reload display now correctly shows for next-generation consoles
Tank Commander HUD now shows platoon status of players
Tank icons no longer vanish after closing the filters in Tank Commander
Target tracker now respects safe zone settings when positioned in the upper left corner
The Loadout tab now lets you navigate all modules without having to back out of each module menu
Tree on Sand River is no longer floating
Various tanks have had their Emblems adjusted, so they no longer flicker or are partially visible


Here’s How You Can Get Free Movie Tickets With TGV Cinemas This Month

As Malaysia officially enters the endemic phase after nearly two years of COVID-19 pandemic, TGV Cinemas is welcoming moviegoers by offering a free movie ticket via TGV’s Awesome April deal.
TGV MovieClub members who purchase 1x movie ticket and 1x popcorn online between 1 to 15 April 2022 will be credited with a free movie ticket voucher into their membership account to come back and enjoy another movie anytime in the same month (April 2022).
Mohit Bhargava, Chief Marketing Officer at TGV Cinemas, said:
“Awesome April is TGV’s way to celebrate with our customers as we look towards a brighter future for all Malaysians. We are excited to welcome back moviegoers with our #AwesomeApril deal, so families and friends can enjoy movies and create memories with loved ones at the cinema.”
April will see the release of many blockbuster movies, including Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Fantastic Beasts The Secrets Of Dumbledore. For more information on the Awesome April deal, you can visit this website.


Halo Infinite Is Now Dropping In Fall 2021, Shows New Visuals

343 Industries has announced thatÂ Halo InfiniteÂ will launch sometime in Fall 2021, and revealed further details on certain aspects of Halo Infinite, including graphics, art, and customization.
The developer also shared several new screenshots from Halo Infinite, showcasing its new and improved visuals.
In a newÂ blog post, 343 Industries director of art management Neil Harrison said:
“[T]he reality is that the art and visuals weren’t at the bar we hold for Halo – even in a work-in-progress state.Much of the feedback we heard from the community aligned with our own views and work we were already committed to doing around things like indirect lighting, material response, foliage and tree rendering, clouds, level-of-detail transitions, and character fidelity.I can confirm that the facial animation on NPCs were not fully implemented in that [summer] build, which resulted iN Craig’s incredibly deadpan/lifeless look.There’s been further work done on the material fidelity and more variety added for Brute faces, we’re also working to add some hairdos and beards which was something we hadn’t gotten to in July. So, whilst we have come to love our dear old Craig, he’s certainly undergoing a significant makeover.”
As for online customization, 343 also discussed its new “coating” system in Halo Infinite, where players can “define colour, wear and tear, patterns, and materials on a region-by-region basis” on a spartan or anything in a game whether it’s armour, weapons, vehicles, or even fuel barrels.
This is finally good news for Halo fans, as several important people in development have left the project (includingÂ one of the directors). The game was originally supposed to launch in Holiday 2020 butÂ has been delayed to sometime in 2021.
In the meantime, stay tuned on Kakuchopurei for all the latest news on the Xbox Series X, and check out all the latest updates and developments on all things Xbox to date here.


Zack Snyder Unveils Justice League’s Black Suit Superman

In case you missed it, Zack Snyder’s Justice League or Justice League Snyder Cut is coming to HBO Max in 2021.
Director Zack Snyder has debuted a new clip for his version of the movie during the Justice Con virtual event last weekend, offering a glimpse of the Man of Steel in his iconic black suit.
If you’re a fan and have been following the #ReleasetheSnyderCut movement since the very beginning, it’s actually something Snyder has been teasing for a long time.
The 18-second clip shows Superman (Henry Cavill) introducing himself to Alfred Pennyworth (Jeremy Irons). Instead of wearing his iconic red and blue suit, he’s wearing all-black.
In the comics, Superman has previously worn a black suit several times, but most notably after the Death Of Superman arc (1992-1993) when he was brought back to life. The black suit was also known to be a regenerative one, which helped Superman absorb more sunlight in his new revived, but weakened, state.

Snyder said (via CNET):

“I thought the nice slow walk up might be a good way to just see it for the first time.
I thought from the beginning it was a great idea and I knew it was the correct evolution for him when he rose from the dead that he would be in the black suit.
There was this obsession with it being funny or light or something.
And for some reason the perception of the black suit made everyone feel like, ‘Oh, that sounds like you’re just trying to make the movie dark and scary.'”

In addition, Snyder also said that he won’t be using any of the reshoot footage by Joss Whedon from 2017’s Justice League for his version.

“I would destroy the movie.
I would set it on fire before I would use a single frame that I did not photograph.
That is a f—ng hard fact.”

Check out the black suit Superman in the brief teaser below:
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No Straight Roads Steam Version Announced

Metronomik has announced a Steam PC version of No Straight Roads during a live stream to celebrate their first-year anniversary.
The stream is still ongoing at the time of writing, so more details will be added soon.
Check out the Steam page for No Straight Roads Encore Edition here. The title of the Steam version is No Straight Roads Encore Edition, but there is no release date or price yet at the time of writing.
According to Metronomik CEO Wan Hazmer, No Straight Roads Encore Edition will feature additional content like a new animated intro by LZbros with a special song by Garrett Williamson.
He also confirmed that there will be another stream next month, which will reveal more details about the No Straight Roads Encore Edition.
Fans of the game can also submit fan art to the developer to be featured in the game, but the submission site will only be ready sometime early next month. The deadline is on 15 September 2021.

We’ll be sharing more info on the Encore Edition soon. In the meantime, we wanted to celebrate our rockstar community by giving you the chance to have your own original artwork appear IN-GAME! Use the template as a guide to get started! pic.twitter.com/6DgKQowxs8
— No Straight Roads ? (@NoStraightRoads) August 25, 2021

No Straight RoadsÂ is available now for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via theÂ Epic Games Store. You can check outÂ our full review ofÂ No Straight RoadsÂ here.
In the meantime, you can watch the live stream below:


Bunny Plays: Star Wars: Battlefront II (7102017)

Tonight Tasha is jumping into the Star Wars: Battlefront II Demo on the PC starting 830PM. Join in on the fun and watch as Tasha mow down the Rebels (or Stormtroopers) across Naboo, Takodana and more. She’s apparently pretty bad at flying tho.

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Taipei Game Show 2020 Cancelled, To Be Moved Online

Taipei Game Show 2020 was originally supposed to take place in February 2020 but was then delayed to June 2020 due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in China. However, the organisers have now announced that the upcoming event has been officially cancelled.
According to the Taipei Game Show 2020 organisers, many international attendees would have been unable to attend the show anyway due to strict border controls worldwide.
They said (via GamesIndustry.biz):

“The priority now is to comply with the guidelines and countermeasures announced by the government authorities and prevent the epidemic from further [spreading].

However, this doesn’t mean that there won’t be anything in store from Taipei Game Show 2020. Some elements from the event will be moved online, including a B2B matching event and a “Taipei Game Show Live” showcase for announcements by various game companies.
That’s good news because this year’s iteration of the event would have been the biggest one yet, with 300 exhibitors from 20 countries (including the US, Japan, and Malaysia) initially planning to attend. There were even rumours that From Software would unveil more of its mysterious new game, Elden Ring, at Taipei Game Show 2020.
Perhaps we’ll still get that in the Taipei Game Show Live showcase. At the time of writing, the organisers have yet to reveal when it will take place, or what companies will be involved.
Taipei Game Show 2020 has now joined the likes of E3 2020. Will Gamescom 2020 be the next event to be delayed? Time will tell.


Street Fighter V Kicks Off More Than Half Its Price On Steam

Street Fighter V is currently a whopping 60 percent off on PC via Steam. It probably has something to do with the fact that Season 5 is starting soon with the addition of Dan and the new V-Shift gameplay mechanic.
Unfortunately, only the base game of Street Fighter V is at 60 percent off (RM18). The Champion Edition upgrade kit and Season 5 Premium Pass Bundle is only getting a 22 percent discount, which means it will still cost a pretty expensive price of RM173.16. Overall, that’s going to be RM200+ if you’re looking to access everything that the fighting game has to offer.
Still, a discount is still a discount at the end of the day. In the meantime, check out the latest gameplay for Street Fighter V‘s upcoming Dan and Rose additions below:


Game Of Thrones Episode 3 Trailer Teases Battle Of Winterfell And Night King’s Arrival

HBO AsiaÂ has released the teaser trailer forÂ Game of ThronesÂ Season 8 Episode 3. While the first two episodes have been slower-paced normal-length episodes with almost zero action, next week’s episode will feature the long-awaited Battle of Winterfell that’s going to be a whopping 1 hour and 22 minutes long.
In the trailer, we see the Night King’s White Walkers arriving at Winterfell, with the long-awaited battle finally commencing. We also get a glimpse of the white walker Viserion and Brienne’s “left flank” in action, with Jaime Lannister by her side, as promised.
White Walker Viserion
A new episode ofÂ Game of ThronesÂ Season 8 will air at the same time as the U.S. at 9am GMT+8 every Monday with a same-day encore at 10pm GMT+8, exclusively on HBO (Astro Ch 411 / 431 HD), Astro On Demand, Astro GO, and NJOI Now.

Check out the Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3 below, courtesy of HBO Asia.
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In the meantime, check out theÂ Game of ThronesÂ Season 8 Episode 2 trailer below, as well as all ourÂ Game of ThronesÂ interviews and coverage here, or watch us discuss the first episode of the final season with our friends at Buzzpop here.


This Could Be The Next Apex Legends Character

When the Apex Legends Season 3 trailer dropped, it confirmed all the leaks about Crypto being the eleventh Legend and also the addition of at least one new weapon from Titanfall. That new map still caught most of us off guard.
However, most people missed one crucial detail: The appearance of a twelfth Legend in the trailer.
I’ve embedded the trailer down here to make it easy for you guys to join me in the next Apex Legends speculation train ride. Skip to the part where everyone is about to deploy (skip to 0:50) and you’ll see that they are all split into four teams of three. With Crypto being the eleventh Legend, there’s one character unaccounted for.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEAWC9eK1Ts&w=560&h=315]
On the left side we see Pathfinder, Caustic, and Octane in one team. In the foreground, we got Bloodhound, Gibraltar, and Bangalore in one team. In the background is the team that the trailer focuses on – Crypto, Mirage, and Lifeline. Finally, we got the team on the right which comprises of Wraith, Wattson, and the possible new character.
As if knowing he/she is being used as a tease, the character has their back facing us so we can’t really get a good look at them. All I can observe is that they appear to be one of the chunkier Legends like Gibraltar and Caustic. It also looks like they’re carrying a backpack or one of those camping rolls we see hikers carrying. It could be that they’re wearing armour.
t isn’t completely uncharacteristic of Respawn to give future characters and guns an early appearance because they’ve definitely done it before for other Legends and weapons before this such as the L-Star being used in the Season 1 gameplay trailer. The weapon only became available in Season 2.
So now we wait for the data miners to do their work!


Young Justice Season 4 Gets New Poster Ahead Of DC FanDome Showcase

Young Justice Season 3 Outsiders concluded its 26-episode run in August 2019 after premiering on the now-defunct DC Universe app. Development on a fourth season was announced as far back as Â San Diego Comic-Con 2019. During DC FanDome 2020, we learnt that Young JusticeÂ Season 4 would be officially subtitled Phantoms.
Now, HBO Max has announced that Young Justice Season 4 (or Young Justice Phantoms) will be premiering soon on the streaming platform. However, more details will only be announced during DC FanDome 2021, which will take place on 17 October 2021.
The synopsis ofÂ Young Justice Season 4 remains a mystery. Until then, all we have is this new Young Justice Season 4 key art to tide us over.

Growing up a hero isn’t always easy!
An all new season of #YoungJustice is streaming soon on HBO Max. Tune in to DC FanDome on Oct 16 for more! pic.twitter.com/8YwUCa8vf7
— HBO Max (@hbomax) October 8, 2021


Valiant Hearts: Coming Home Makes World War 1 Brutality Comes To Life

Platforms: Mobile platform via Netflix App gaming cloud
Genre: Narrative, Puzzle, Adventure
Following its world premiere at The Game Awards 2022, Netflix unveiled the first title launched through its partnership with the famous French game developer Ubisoft – Valiant Hearts: Coming Home. The sequel to the multi-award-winning Valiant Hearts: The Great War, it’s the first of three mobile games that Netflix and Ubisoft will be bringing exclusively to Netflix subscribers via Netflix’s cloud gaming service.
Many were in awe and eager to try out the upcoming sequel to the BAFTA Games Award-winning survival game, Valiant Hearts: Coming Home, and with good reasons: its animated graphic novel style and the story of the hardship experience of the many soldiers during World War 1 (WWI).
Courtesy of Ubisoft and Old Skull Games, we were given the opportunity to play the final preview of Valiant Hearts: Coming Home, the sequel of the first instalment of Valiant Hearts: The Great War. Personally, I am not a fan of narrative adventure platform games, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Coming Home.
ARMY OF ONE

Valiant Hearts: Coming Home tells the story of four unsung heroes: Freddie, James, Anna, and George each with a different set of journey and role that crosses each other’s path in the most unexpected ways during the turbulent war. Also, it pays homage to the Harlem Hellfighters, the first African-American infantry unit to serve in WWI, who broke down racial barriers at home and abroad. Interestingly, one peculiar enemy from the German navy named Ernst, adds a wonderful twist to the whole game. Not to forget, Walt the dog, the trusty companion to help out on your journey. I will try my best to not spoil the whole story in this review as the story is the icing on the cake.
Coming Home consists of 3 chapters with 19 episodes in total. Players will have to complete one episode to another to progress the gameplay. Within each episode, a script of a written diary will be unveiled from a character detailing their desires, regrets, or thoughts throughout the war. Facts of the war will be unlocked as well, showing visuals from WWI, including a summary of the visuals to get a better understanding of each scenario. The last bit of interesting input from the developers is the scattered objects, in which players will have to explore every nook and cranny and collect the objects to have a deeper understanding of the whole bigger picture of the episode.
Finding the scattered objects is optional and they require a bit of backtracking, but they add a lot of details, especially if you’re an existing fan of the franchise.
HONOUR, DUTY, WILL
Amidst all the histories presented, there are also traversal puzzle elements in different types of forms: surviving the trenches, collecting information on the enemy, flying a plane, rescuing allied forces, and even hitting the right notes of musical scores! The puzzle gets trickier, and perhaps it’s a good thing if the developers had in mind for players to grasp the characters’ hardship in their role in WWI. It would be great to have the difficulty modes feature included, especially for the younger audiences to enjoy the Valiant Hearts: Coming Home storyline with easier challenges.

As previously mentioned, the icing of the game is definitely the storyline. It is such a roller-coaster ride of emotions traversing each chapter filled with sadness, joy, humour, and the longing feeling of the heroes to return back home. Fates intertwined in the most surprising ways and embraced a glimpse of hope, even in the darkest moments. War no longer felt noble, even as some of the men who fought it were noble beyond compare. I personally feel the storyline itself deserves to be made into an animation series or even a live-action film.
I did face a few issues, including several crashes while doing the challenges. I really hope the launch build of the game will be more stable in this regard, as it’s a huge part of the gameplay. Having these bugs break the flow of the narrative does ruin the experience somewhat.
IN PEACE AND WAR

Simply put, with all the new characters and intricate storyline, Valiant Hearts: Coming Home proves to be the second home run success of the franchise and a brilliant introduction to the Netflix and Ubisoft gaming lineup. Old Skull Games really poured their hearts and souls into making an incredible war narrative game that is befitting for any players of all ages.
PROS

Stunning animated graphic novel style.
The history of WWI is told in every aspect for easier understanding.
Recommend for history buffs, first-timers, and players of all ages.

CONS

No available difficulty modes.
Can be daunting for those who are not keen to read the history bits.

FINAL SCORE: 80/100


Big Japanese Studios Apparently Safe From Microsoft Buyovers

An analyst has claimed that Microsoft will have trouble acquiring big Japanese game studios due to cultural factors but itâ€™s still not out of the question.
In the past, Microsoft gaming boss Phil Spencer has expressed interest in acquiring an Asian game developer, â€œparticularly a Japanese studio,â€ but Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Tokyo-based game industry consultancy Kantan Games, claims that it wonâ€™t be as easy as they expect. Toto explained that Japanese industries have historically been resistant to foreign takeover efforts, with many being protected by a Japanese system known as â€œKeiretsuâ€.
Keiretsu is when a business association is made up of member companies from various industries that can effectively watch out for each other because they own minor stakes in each other’s companies, which will cause further obstacles for Microsoft should they choose to expand here. In a newsletter by Nathan Brown, he elaborated how Microsoftâ€™s chances of acquiring the likes of Sega, Square Enix or Capcom were likely slim for several reasons, mostly cultural.
Toto explained how any attempts of a hostile takeover would be a â€œwould be a suicide missionâ€ as â€œeverybody would leave instantlyâ€. He went on to say, â€œI would bet my house this will not happen, ever”.

â€œI would bet my house this will not happen, ever.â€

He highlighted several key factors, mostly being cultural and language barriers on top of the diversified business portfolio of key players. Konami has their own gym business and Segaâ€™s many resorts will lay some hurdles for Microsoft should they attempt to absorb them.
Toto added that: â€œMicrosoft taking over a big Japanese publisher would be bigger news than the Activision deal,â€ and went on to say that so far no foreign game company has been able to acquire a Japanese studio, despite many attempts from western and Asian companies.
However, if Japanâ€™s game industry is to consolidate itâ€™ll most likely be Sony, as they have the home advantage, he explained. Toto claims â€œIt doesnâ€™t have to be one of the publicly traded powerhouses, but I believe Sony is at least considering making a move in Japan soon.â€ This news is coming off from the monumental acquisitions of Microsoft with Activision Blizzard and Sony with Bungie respectively, with the latter being a move like something out of the Twilight Zone.
Recently, Sony bought the Halo developers in a deal worth US$3.6 billion and following that announcement was a confirmation from Sony that they plan to make more acquisitions, which Toto claims it’s in pursuit of more Japanese talent.


Spiritfarer Will Be Getting Free 2021 Updates

One of 2020’s best games that depict death and dying in the brightest and calming way possible is getting a bunch of free updates.
Developer Thunder Lotus Games will be updating Spiritfarer on Spring, Summer, and Fall according to a roadmap it published. We’ll be getting more story content for our protagonist Stella, a bunch of quality of life improvements, and a bunch of new spirits: Stella’s sister, an owl, a hyena, and a bat.
We’ll break it down:
Spring 2021 Update: Lily

New spirit: Stella’s younger sister Lily.
New Stella story content.
Improved co-op.
Quality of life improvements.

Summer 2021 Update: Beverly

New spirit: Beverly, Stella’s old neighbour.
New boat buildings, collectibles, and recipes.
More quality of life improvements.

Fall 2021 Update: Jackie & Daria

New spirits: Jackie the caretaker and Daria the patient.
New island.
New boat buildings and resources.
New Event.

The best part? This is all free! God bless the devs for fleshing out an already-stella(r) game that’s going to leave us an emotional wreck. For more on Spiritfarer, check out our review & our Best of 2020 writeup.


Marvel, Star Wars & Black Sails Actor Ray Stevenson Has Passed Away At 58

Irish actor Ray Stevenson has passed away at the age of 58, according to reports by Variety and other publications. The cause of death has not currently been officially confirmed.
The late actor was well known for many iconic roles, including Frank Castle in Punisher War Zone, Thor’s friend Volstagg in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Gar Saxon in the Star Wars The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels animated shows, as well as Blackbeard in the series, Black Sails.
He also recently appeared in S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR and is set to star as a character named Baylon in the upcoming live-action Star Wars series Ahsoka on Disney+, which will now be one of his final starring roles.

Our condolences to the late actor’s friends and family.
One of his last public appearances was in London at Star Wars Celebration 2023 just last month.


PUBG Mobile Royale Pass Season 15 Features New Ninja-Like Costumes

PUBG Mobile has unveiled unveils sleek new outfits and skins arriving with the Royale Pass Season 15: Beyond A.C.E. Players can now unlock eight brand new costumes to customize their look, including what seems to be ninja-like suits.
Besides the brand-new outfits and gear skins, PUBG Mobile Royale Pass Season 15 also brings recreations of the gameâ€™s classic outfits. By completing various in-game challenges, players will have the opportunity to earn special themed rewards, including the first-ever chance to upgrade their PUBG original charactersâ€™ outfits.
In addition to Season 15â€™s collectable rewards, the gameâ€™s partial user interface and rewards displays are also receiving an upgrade. Bookmarks have been relocated and players can now browse for both levelled and unpurchased rewards.
Players can also now purchase vouchers directly in the voucher window. Additionally, RP points acquired between seasons will automatically be converted to ordinary point cards.
Several other upgrades to PUBG Mobileâ€™s subscription options are also now available, including:
Plus Subscription rewards can now be redeemed for three 300UC Vouchers rather than one 900UC Voucher.New notifications have been added for RP point redemption.An RP subscriptions video is now available, along with monthly price details.
Royale Pass Season 15 recently launched on 15 September 2020 on the heels of the launch of PUBG Mobile 1.0, which includes a revamped Erangel map, gameplay improvements, visuals enhancements, new UX, 90 frame-per-second capabilities, and more.


Gearbox’s Randy Pitchford Clears Up Vague Borderlands Rumour

There’s been quite a bit of buzz about a new Borderlands sequel in the works (via Gamereactor), or at least a spin-off that offers something different than a numbered entry. The IP holders at Gearbox beg to differ.
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford addressed these vague rumours on Twitter recently:
“I am told of rumors that Gearbox is â€˜assistingâ€™ or â€˜co-developingâ€™ another BorderlandsÂ game (or a new spin-off game). These rumors areÂ notÂ accurate. Gearbox is lead dev of any future games in theÂ BorderlandsÂ franchise (or anyÂ BorderlandsÂ adjacent games) with no co-development.
More: We are definitely working on some amazing stuff that, I hope, will surprise and delight you. Plug: if anyone out there has Skills-To-Pay-Bills and wants to get in on someÂ Borderlands action, weâ€™re working on the big one.”

I am told of rumors that Gearbox is "assisting" or "co-developing" another Borderlands game (or a new spin-off game). These rumors are NOT accurate. Gearbox is lead dev of any future games in the Borderlands franchise (or any Borderlands adjacent games) with no co-development.
— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) May 6, 2021

In other words, he’s clarifying that all future Borderlands games require no co-development, and that the company is working on “the big one”. Which is most likely a Borderlands sequel, because that’s what Gearbox is known for these days given its track record with the looter shooter games and titles like Aliens: Colonial Marine. With a Lionsgate movie coming out, Gearbox will probably want to capitalize on its release, so we can expect a new game on the franchise coming soon.


Rockstar Games Writer & “DJ” Lazlow Jones Leaves Company

Remember the past Grand Theft Auto games where you hear the obnoxious but hilarious DJ Lazlow on the radio via the car you just jacked? Yeap, that’s courtesy of Rockstar writer and producer Lazlow Jones, who not only scribed the stories from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City onwards, but also provide background comic relief as the upstart DJ turned D-lister celebrity in the GTA universe.
After almost 20 years in the business, he has now left the company. This is due to personal reasons involving family.

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He has joined Dan Houser and Leslie Banzies as one of the key folks who left Rockstar Games recently. Kakuchopurei would wish him all the best. To honour his contributions, here’s a video of all of DJ Lazlow’s appearances in-game.


Kojima Unveils First Look At Black Version Of Company Mascot Ludens

Back when Hideo Kojima announced his new company Kojima Productions in 2016, he also unveiled a company icon and mascot named Ludens. While many fans have speculated that Ludens may appear in the long-awaited Death Stranding, Kojima has since refuted that rumor, clarifying that he won’t be appearing in the upcoming game.
Kojima revealed earlier today on his official Twitter account that a black version of Ludens will be available for purchase at the Shanghai Wonder Festival, which will take place from 8 June to 9 June 2019. He describes the figure as looking “like a knight”, as opposed to the original white version, which looks like an astronaut.

LUDENS black version will be available for purchase at Shanghai Wonder Festival. White version has some kind of astronauts taste but black version looks like a knightðŸ‘ðŸŒˆðŸŸðŸ‹ðŸš€ðŸ¦€â˜”ï¸ðŸš€ pic.twitter.com/GLWaHvyHR6
â€” HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) May 13, 2019
On the other hand, we still don’t know much about Death Stranding, and with Sony opting to not be present at E3 2019, it looks like we’ll have to wait a while before we receive more details about the mysterious game.


The Horde Attacks In First Kingdom Season 2 Teaser

Netflix has unveiled the first teaser trailer for its upcoming second season of Korean period piece zombie series Kingdom. It is slated to premiere on 13 March 2020.
The synopsis reads:

Crown Prince Lee Chang continues his desperate, bloody struggle.
An epidemic has turned Joseon into hell on earth amid the ravages left by the ever-growing greed of the Cho family.

The new season will arrive with a new twist that was initially revealed in the season 1 finale; the zombies are no longer going back to sleep during the day, which means that they’re more dangerous than ever.
Meanwhile, the power-hungry Chief State Councilor Cho Hak-Ju pushes Lee Chang closer to the edge, as Seo-bi gets closer to uncovering the cause of the plague. In the teaser,Â Lee Chang arrives at the royal palace after a long journey, drawing his sword against the queen and hinting at the conflict to come.
In the meantime, check out the Kingdom Season 2 teaser trailer.
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PokÃ©mon Battle Festival Asia Sinnoh Festive Tournament Begins This Weekend

The Sinnoh Festive Tournament, featuring the game PokÃ©mon Brilliant Diamond and PokÃ©mon Shining Pearl, is starting this weekend starting from 12 February 2022. This is the last chance for interested players to register.
As part of the activities for PokÃ©mon Battle Festival Asia 2021, players will battle it out to win great prizes, such as a PokÃ©mon Collection by Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 Model gaming chair and a Nintendo Switchâ„¢ OLED Model with a copy of the game PokÃ©mon Legends: Arceus. The deadline to register is 10 Feb 2022.
The tournament begins on these dates:

12 Feb 2022: Qualifiers for Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.
13 Feb 2022: Qualifiers for Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
19 Feb 2022: Regional Playoffs.

Tournament Roadmap

Prizes

Qualifiers:

Top 4 Winners of each region: Big Pikachu Plushie & Sinnoh Starter Plushies
Champion for each region: Nintendo Switchâ„¢ OLED Model & PokÃ©mon Legends: Arceus

Regional Playoffs

Champion: PokÃ©mon Collection by Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 Model
* Winnerâ€™s choice: #025 Edition or #006 Edition

You can register now at the following links:
Malaysia: https://forms.gle/3iktBwHsGq1VVn7f9
Singapore: https://forms.gle/ksariKqEuw3uKvzP9
Philippines: https://forms.gle/URFfV6t14QVXSYQh8
Thailand: https://forms.gle/PYDFARVnBRrfEni46
Taiwan: https://forms.gle/P5hLt4tptrXbsMuS6
Hong Kong: https://forms.gle/K5WN8SNi7bSoC8xSA
For more details and information, you can head on over here.


Ubisoft Forward September 2022: All The News & Features

Ubisoft just unloaded a bunch of gaming news and announcements during Sunday morning, 11 September at 3am GMT+8. And yes, we at Kakuchopurei are using up our off-day just so we can deliver all the gaming news to you because we care.
Anyway, here’s what we have on tap from the French company that’s full of IPs and terrible office culture stories.
Castlevania’s Simon Belmont and Alucard in Brawlhalla

Arguably the most popular fighting game right now, the Smash Bros clone now has new Konami characters.
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Gameplay & Rayman DLC

Ubisoft hasn’t forgot about its limbless hero; he’ll be in his own DLC in the upcoming Mario XCOM game.
Skull and Bones Is Still A Thing, We Guess…

Riders Republic Is Now In Season 4

A Messload Of Division Games

The Division Resurgence mobile game gets a Dark Zone mode. The Division Heartland is a free-to-play spin-off for PC. A great time for Division looter shooter fans.
Mythic Quest Season 3

The hit TV show on Apple TV about game developers is still ongoing and is still trucking on being funny and entertaining. Here’s a synopsis:
“In season three, as Ian and Poppy navigate the gaming world and their partnership at the newly formed GrimPop Studios, Dana is forced to play mediator to her bosses’ incessant bickering. Back at Mythic Quest, David settles into his new role as the boss where he truly finds himself in charge for the first time with Jo returning as his assistant — more loyal and militant than ever; and Carol attempts to figure out where she fits in after a new promotion.
At Berkeley, Rachel struggles to balance her morals with capitalism, while a post-prison Brad tries to return to society as a reformed man.”
Trackmania Is Back!

Hit racing game and track-making title Trackmania is getting a next-gen facelift in Early 2023. Features crossplay & cross-progression.
A Heckaton Of Assassin’s Creed

It’s a 15-year anniversary party for the AC series, so what better way than to dish out a load of new game announcements?

Assassin’s Creed Mirage, a new entry that’s going back to its stealth and parkour roots set in Baghdad, stars AC Valhalla’s Basim, and the sultry VO of The Expanse’s Shohreh Aghdashloo as assassin mentor Roshan.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s last DLC which wraps up the game’s major plot points.
Assassin’s Creed Codename Red, the next AC action RPG that takes place in Japan and features ninjas. And also a bunch of other AC games.


Ubisoft To Focus On More “High-End Free-To-Play” Games [Update]

Update: Ubisoft has recently made some clarifications regarding its new game release strategy. Kakuchopurei has updated the article to reflect the changes.
Ubisoft just announced on its full-year earnings call this week that it will be diversifying its triple-A “3 to 4 premium titles” release strategy. Instead, the company will be launching “high-end free-to-play” games for all of its biggest franchise.
To quote Ubisoft’s chief financial officer Frederick Duguet on this shift:
“In line with the evolution of our high-quality line-up that is increasingly diverse, we are moving on from our prior comment regarding releasing 3-4 premium AAAs per year.
It is indeed no longer a proper indication of our value creation dynamics. For example, our expectation for Just Dance and Riders Republic are consistent with some of the industryâ€™s AAA performers.
Additionally, we are building high-end free-to-play games to be trending towards AAA ambitions over the long-term.
This is purely a financial communication evolution and doesnâ€™t change the fact that we continue to expect a high cadence of content delivery including powerful premium and free-to-play new releases.”
Ubisoft is going along with this plan with its recent announcement of mobile and standalone spin-offs of The Division franchise, with the latter being a new console and PC title called The Division: Heartland. The game will be developed by Red Storm Entertainment.
Ubisoft’s most popular F2P title, the Smash Bros clone Brawlhalla, may have contributed to Ubisoft’s new F2P plan. However, this doesn’t mean the company will be reducing its triple-A game-making efforts. Here’s an updated statement from Ubisoft to clarify the matter:
“Our intention is to deliver a diverse line-up of games that players will love – across all platforms. We are excited to be investing more in free-to-play experiences, however we want to clarify that this does not mean reducing our AAA offering.
Our aim is to continue to deliver premium experiences to players such as Far Cry 6, Rainbow Six Quarantine, Riders Republic and Skull and Bones to name a few while also expanding our Free to Play portfolio and strengthening our brands to reach even more players.”
Speaking of which, the following Ubisoft games will be out before 31st March 2022 (via Daniel Ahmad):

Far Cry 6
Rainbow Six Quarantine
Riders Republic
The Division: Heartland
Roller Champions
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake

Ubisoft Singapore’s multiplayer shipfaring pirate game Skull and Bones will be out between 1st April 2022 and 31st March 2023. Other Ubisoft titles still in development include Avatar, Beyond Good & Evil 2, and a new Star Wars game.
As for Assassin’s Creed? Ubisoft will be expanding Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla’s post-launch DLC programme to make it “the biggest, longest, and strongest” possible; far more than any other entry. With the AC franchise revenue up 50% year-over-year, Ubisoft still has plans for the long-running open-world adventure franchise.


Malaysia’s Budget 2023 Has RM13 Million Reserved For Esports

The Malaysian government has unveiled a smaller budget for 2023 and has warned of an economic slowdown. At the same time, it’s announcing cash aid, tax cuts, and some money reserved for esports and film ecosystem.
So how much is reserved for Malaysia’s esports scene? According to the live report (via New Straits Times) it’s RM13 million. For film and creative arts, Malaysia’s budget for this will be RM50 million. The latter was given an increase due to the success of big budget high-school level production Malaysian Independence film Mat Kilau.

Highlights from Malaysia's #Budget2023
RM154mil to develop sports eco-systemRM20mil to develop drag stripsRM13mil for eSportsTax exemptions for NGOs involved in grassroots sportsRM12mil for para sportsRM5mil for @YAKEB_
Drag strips? I've said this b4 – waste of RM.
— Haresh Deol ?? ? (@HareshDeol) October 7, 2022

The allocation for esports is part of the total RM332M which has been allocated for training and development of sports facilities. The exact text of the speech are as follows;

RM145M to refurbish and upgrade existing sports related facilities nationwide
RM154M for the development of the sports ecosystem
RM20M for the establishment and development of youths in drag racing; and
RM13M for the development of esports-related activities.

About Past Esports Budget Allocation In Malaysia
While it’s nice that there’s some money reserved for esports despite trying times, many are still wary about this. While there were some success stories like the recent victory of Malaysia’s all-female Dota 2 team in the Commonwealth Sports, there were also failures like the initial efforts to send Malaysian Overwatch players to the Overwatch World Cup 2019. It’ll be interesting to see if the RM13 million for esports will actually see merit use or not.
Then again, we’re not sure why the government chooses to allocate RM20 million for drag strips in the sports field.
In a statement, Yoodo head Chow Tuck Mun said:
“The esports industry is booming and more people are getting involved in the ecosystem directly, creating multiple job opportunities. It’s becoming a career option for youths today and is fast gaining recognition worldwide. It has also made its way into Asian Games and SEA Games demonstrating its growing popularity.
We are glad that esports has received an allocation in the recent Budget 2023 announcement, allowing us to continue developing the industry and propel Malaysia to continue its journey towards becoming an esports hub for the region.”
Yoodo is one of the foremost players in esports, and has effectively branded itself as “the go-to telco” for gamers, intrinsically tying the brand to an array of different games, gaming activities and communities. Yoodo has emerged as a recognised brand within the gaming sphere, and is the most popular telco in esports, dominating two of the most popular mobile games – PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends.


Borderlands 3 Will Bump Up Loot Drop Rates For Your Legendary Farming This Month

Time to get your farm on, Vault Hunters.
Starting from 17th January to 31st January GMT+8 , Gearbox will be cranking up the Legendary and Anointed loot drop rate from dedicated sources in Borderlands 3. That means repeatable bosses and named enemies from the main campaign like Graveward, Proving Grounds and Circle of Slaughter arenas, the Takedown at the Maliwan Blacksite, Rare Spawns, Hammerlock Hunts, and Targets of Opportunity.
Furthermore, Rare Spawn enemies will also show up more often for the duration of the event. Hopefully, this and the scaled-down raid will let me get the Electric Banjo and Redistributors I need for some of my characters.

Ready for a #Borderlands3 Farming Frenzy? During this mini-event from January 16-30, Rare Spawns will show up more often! Plus you'll see increased Dedicated, Legendary, and Anointed loot drop rates from Rare Spawns and Bosses!
Learn more: https://t.co/Y74fdm2oVV pic.twitter.com/9uwdliLrT1
— Borderlands (@Borderlands) January 15, 2020


Facebook Buys Beat Saber Developer

Beat Saber is probably the most popular VR game in the mainstream market. It’s simple enough that anyone can pick it up and play immediately. Players can expect to see more new content as the studio behind the game is now owned by one of the biggest companies in the world.

VR product company Oculus VR has just announced that they’ve acquired Beat Games. Back in 2014, Oculus was bought over by Facebook so Beat Saber has now become a property of the social media giant. The studio will be joining Oculus Studios in Prague but will continue to be operated independently.
“Beat Saber is a perfect example of why VR is so excitingâ€”VR reimagines old genres and invents new ones. The team at Beat Games made a leap forward in innovation and design with the stellar blend of game mechanics and music in Beat Saber, and yet we know that they, along with so many other devs, are just getting started.”
– Mike Verdu, Director of Content at Oculus.
Addressing the obvious concern of Beat Saber favouring Oculus platforms in terms of future major updates, Oculus director of content Mike Verdu stresses that Beat Games will continue to simultaneously release new content and updates for Beat Saber “across all currently supported platforms”.
Check out Mike Verdu’s full blog post here.


Korean Drama Soundtrack #2 Premieres On Disney+ Hotstar Later This Year

In 2022, Soundtrack #1 captured audiences’ hearts with its touching story of unrequited love and its emotionally poignant score. In late 2023, this fan-favorite series returns with a moving new storyline and cast in Soundtrack #2, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.
Set in modern-day Korea, Soundtrack #2 tells the story of Hyeonseo and Suho, two young sweethearts who break up after six years together. Torn apart by lies and misunderstanding, the pair go their separate ways only to be reconnected when Suho, a successful CEO, hires a piano tutor who turns out to be Hyeonseo. What follows is a touching story of romantic rekindling that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced love, loss, and betrayal before.
Starring Keum Saerok (The Interest of Love, Youth of May, The Fiery Priest) as Hyeonseo, and Steve Sanghyun Noh (Pachinko, Behind Every Star, Curtain Call) as Suho, Soundtrack #2 will also see the return of Kim Heewon (Soundtrack #1, Little Women, Vincenzo), the director behind the show’s hit first series.
Fans of unmissable Korean storytelling can sign-up to Disney+ Hotstar today to enjoy instant access to Soundtrack #1, a story about unrequited love between two friends; Big Bet, starring legendary actor Choi Minsik as a serial entrepreneur who repeatedly breaks the law to help bolster his burgeoning casino business; Big Mouth, about a lawyer who is arrested as part of the murder case he is investigating; as well as an extensive library of endless entertainment.
Stream Soundtrack #2 later this year exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.


Steam Adds PS5’s DualSense Controller Support

Steam has already added support for the PS5’s new DualSense controller, albeit only in the Steam Client Beta. That was quick, considering that the PS5 just launched last week on 12 November 2020 in select countries.
According to the patch notes, the Steam Client Beta has added “initial support” for the PS5’s DualSense controller. However, advanced features like the rumble, trackpad, and gyro are not yet supported.
What that means is that highly-promoted DualSense features such as Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers won’t be available via Steam as of yet. It remains to be seen when these will be added, but they will probably be added in the future.
In the meantime,Â head on over here for all our coverage and news regarding the PS5.


Genshin Impact Ver 3.6: Layla Hangout Walkthrough

Genshin Impact’s 3.6 update is live now and it features a new Hangout Event featuring a Sumeru spellcaster named Layla.
Her deal is that she needs to complete her thesis before time runs out. As the ever-helpful Traveler, it’s up to you to sort it out and bond with her in the continent of Sumeru. Here’s a guide to unlock all the endings in this sweet hangout with one of Sumeru’s more esoteric characters.
Layla Hangout Ending Guide

Ending #1: Once Bitten, Twice Shy
In Drowsy Evening Star branching path, pick “Can Seelies even do something like that?” and “It sounds a little sketchy, but I’ll go check it out with you”.
Then when you’re at Dislocated Dialogue path, pick “I’ll search for the answer with you.” Then when you are at the Road to Failure branching path, just pick “Let’s take a break..”, and you’ll be fighting a horde of enemies before reaching the ending.
Ending #2: The Price to Pay and Its Returns
Same as Ending #1, but in the Road To Failure branch, pick “The Seelie probably wants to do more than just criticize you for the past. Why don’t you try facing your challenge head-on?” You’ll meet a merchant and have a heart-to-heart talk with him as Layla.
Ending #3: That Which Remains Unspoken
After picking the options for Drowsy Evening Star from Endings #1 and #2, when you’re at Dislocated Dialogue branching path, pick “it might be messing with you”. You’ll then be compiling clues and interrogating people in the academy. Then, you’ll be at the interpreting scene.

 Interpret “Book Checkout Logs”
Interpret “The Wisdom Seelie’s True Identity” and Associate it with “Sighting Location”.
Select “The Wisdom Seelie’s Behavioral Logic” as the conclusion.

Then, just follow the path to the story all the way to a tree that’s shielded with a Dendro barricade. Use a Dendro user to activate the four pillars surrounding the tree, then enter and climb up to reach the telescope. The story will take its course from here on out.
Ending #4: A Matter of Course

In the Drowsy Evening Star path, end the conversation with “It’s too risky to rely on some fishy legend to complete your thesis”. Then you’ll reach the Change of Pace branching path, where you can pick “You think that the blessing from the stars is some external power that’s out of your control” and “Why don’t we try facing the problem head-on?”
When you’re at Remedial Measures branching path, you can either pick “Don’t be nervous. Just explain what you’ve learned” or “This should be a piece of cake for you”. Then when you’re arguing with the scientist with the equipment, pick “Can you briefly describe the application of the law of triple-orbit shift calculation?”. You’ll then get the equipment and head back to the academy to continue the story.
Ending #5: The Stars’ Expectations
When you’re talking to the scientist in Remedial Measures, pick ” If you mess this up, you won’t be able to gain his trust”. You’ll automatically go to this ending after a series of debates.
Ending #6: A Moment of Respite
When you’re at the Change of Pace path, just pick “Only by improving yourself and no longer relying on an external power can you break out of the vicious cycle” and “Sounds like we need to find a way for you to completely relax”. You’ll go on a hiking and swimming trip with Layla.

Video Walkthrough


Zack Snyder Teases Darkseid In First Look At His Justice League

Last month, Zack Snyder shocked the world when he announced that his cut of the 2017’s Justice League will finally be seeing the light of day on HBO Max in 2021. Now, the director behind 2009’s Watchmen has unveiled our first look at his Justice League with a teaser that heralds the coming of none other than the Lord of Apokolips himself.

That’s right, folks, Darkseid is coming in Zack Snyder’s Justice League. In the brief teaser trailer, we see Diana Prince AKA Wonder Woman exploring a mysterious tomb with a lit torch, before stumbling upon an ancient relief painting of a familiar dark figure with a cube-like object.
All of this is accompanied by a narration of Jesse Eisenbergâ€™s voice-over as Lex Luthor from 2016’s Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice:

â€œThe bellâ€™s already been rung, and theyâ€™ve heard it out in the dark, among the stars. Ding dong, the god is dead.â€

That dark figure is Darkseid, or probably a younger version of the dark lord from his days as Uxas the New God. He will likely play a larger role in the plot of Zack Snyder’s version of the movie.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is slated to premiere exclusively on HBO Max sometime in 2021. In the meantime, check out the teaser below.
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