Genshin Impact 2.5 Update Will Make Yae Miko Playable This February

During the Genshin Impact special update livestream on 4th February, Mihoyo has shared a ton of detail about its 2.5 update. Here’s the breakdown:
Yae Miko Character Banner

She will be available in the Everbloom Violet event wish, which will start on 16 February and will last a few weeks.

She’s a DPS character who uses a catalyst to cast her Electro spells and skills, dealing constant damage from a distance. Her Elemental Burst summons periodic giant bolts of lightning in an area.

New Story Quest
Raiden Shogun and Yae Miko will be getting new story quests, probably involving more poor gods and foxy shenanigans.
New Boss & Enemies

Players will get to fight a revved-up version of Raiden Shogun(?), now with multiple arms and giant swords. She can summon a giant hand that does a giant slash attack that will probably cover the whole playing field.
Players will also fight Shadowy Husks, ghost knights with different weaponry and strategies to deal with players. The Shadowy Husk standard-bearer can use its banner to steal player shields for their own use.
Three Realms Gateway Offering
Enkanomiya has been wrapped in darkness; it’s up to you to sort it out.
Create Your Own Domain & Drinks

Yes, you can now make new Domains for other players to complete and try out in an event called Divine Ingennuity. Basically you can have players go through an obstacle course of your own making.

Players can also head down to the Angel’s Share bar to make special non-alcoholic drinks in a minigame
Anime PV

Genshin Impact will also be getting a one-shot anime PV that focuses on the Inazuma storyline. Here’s a sneak peek; no release date or month has been mentioned yet.
Where Is Ayato?
Ayaka’s brother will be a playable character soon in Version 2.6, which is probably slated for next month.
And what livestream of Genshin Impact won’t be complete without….
New Primogem Codes

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Genshin Impact Online Concert

To cap things off, Mihoyo has hosted an online concert featuring the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, featuring recognized tunes from Inazuma from the town themes to the battle music. Awesome stuff!


Hogwarts Legacy Voice Cast Announced, Featuring Simon Pegg & More

Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software have announced the voice cast for Hogwarts Legacy, which includes actors Simon Pegg, Luke Youngblood, and more.
Get the full cast announcement below.

Headmaster Phineas Nigellus Black (voiced by Simon Pegg) – Simon Pegg plays Phineas Nigellus Black, the cantankerous Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. From a long lineage of Slytherins, Headmaster Black is hated by the students, of whom he also has a great disdain for. Wildly ill-suited to his job, his goal is to do the least amount of work possible and avoid exposure to the student body – preferring to focus on his status in the wizarding world and his surgically manicured beard.

Playable Avatar (voiced by Sebastian Croft / Amelia Gething) – As fifth-year students entering Hogwarts for the first time, Sebastian Croft and Amelia Gething play the two voice options for the game’s playable avatar, which can be highly customized, enabling players to choose the witch or wizard they want to be.

Professor Matilda Weasley (voiced by Lesley Nicol) – Lesley Nicol voices a key character in the game, Professor Matilda Weasley. A Gryffindor, she is the Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts who aids the player in catching up with the other students by giving them the Wizard’s Field Guide and showing them the Room of Requirement.

Professor Onai (voiced by Kandace Caine) – Kandace Caine plays Professor Onai who was once a Divination teacher at Uagadou, the largest wizarding school in the world, and a gifted Seer whose faith in her sight was shaken by the fact that she did not foresee the loss of her husband. Deciding to leave those painful memories behind, she accepts an invitation by Professor Weasley to teach Divination at Hogwarts.

Professor Satyavati Shah (voiced by Sohm Kapila) – The professor of Astronomy, Professor Satyavati Shah, is voiced by Sohm Kapila. Raised in the Muggle world, Professor Shah is devoted to the sciences and tends to talk down to her students in winding and pretentious aphorisms.

Everett Clopton (voiced by Luke Youngblood) – Longtime franchise fans will be thrilled to recognize Luke Youngblood, who played Lee Jordan in the film series as he returns to provide the voice of Everett Clopton, a Ravenclaw and a half-blood underachieving rule-breaker and prankster.

Mahendra Pehlwaan (voiced by Asif Ali) – Asif Ali voices another Ravenclaw student, Mahendra Pehlwaan, a muggle born and an avid rule-keeper, whose aggressive adherence to rules and guidelines even the professors have grown a bit weary of!

Nearly Headless Nick (voiced by Jason Anthony) – Nearly Headless Nick, the Gryffindor house ghost, also known as Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, is friendly and entertaining, if a bit pompous. He may be the key to helping the Gryffindor player find answers crucial to solving a significant mystery—if they are willing to do him one small favor involving a bit of rotten roast beef!

Sorting Hat (voiced by Jason Anthony) – The iconic Sorting Hat, a sentient, magical hat, uses knowledge from the student’s past along with input from the player to determine which Hogwarts house will be the right fit.

Hogwarts Legacy is launching for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam on 10 February 2023, followed by PS4 and Xbox One on 4 April 2023, and Nintendo Switch on 25 July 2023.
Check out the trailer below:


TGS 2018: Highlights From Day 1

Tokyo Game Show 2018 Day 1 is done and over with. And boy did we have a ton of awesome news and game announcements to contend with.
While it’s mostly new trailers of games announced at E3 2018, we still have some out of left-field surprises. Check them out in our awesome recap video below:


Playing FIFA 21 Before 9 October Will Score You A Deadline Day Pack

FIFA 21 players will be able to grab the all-new Deadline Day Pack when they play the game before it fully launches on 9 October at 12am PT or 3pm GMT+8 on the same day.
The Deadline Day pack includes FIFA Ultimate Team Ones To Watch Live Loan Items with some of the summerâ€™s most exciting transfers, alongside an untradeable Team of the Week Player Item.
The Deadline Day Pack will be granted to eligible players on or before 16 October 2020.
In addition, those who purchase FIFA 21 now can benefit from Dual Entitlement, enabling them to upgrade their copy of the game from PS4 to PS5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X at no extra cost.
Best of all, all progress made or content acquired within FIFA 21 Ultimate Team (including players, items, coins, FIFA Points, match record, and leaderboard placement), as well as all progression in VOLTA FOOTBALL will transfer over to PS5 or Xbox Series X.
FIFA 21Â is slated to release on 9 October 2020 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.


This Ubisoft & Venum Clothes Collaboration Will Make You Look Like A 20th Century Viking

Ubisoft will be teaming up with combat gear and sports equipment specialists Venum for some physical Assassin’s Creed gear.
No, you’re not able to buy a hidden blade off the shelf. However, you can buy tailored sports clothes & gear that make you look like “modern-day Vikings”. The apparel catalogue is inspired by the black of the Nordic night and the blue of the northern lights.
Here’s a quote from Venum CEO & founder Franck Dupuis:
“We are very happy to announce today this collaboration with Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which is fully in line with the brand’s partnership strategy. We are currently setting up partnerships that break away from what the brand has been doing since its creation in order to open up to a new target group, which at first glance is quite far from combat sport fans, but which fully recognizes itself in the values carried by the brand.
This collaboration with Assassin’s Creed, a true global reference in video games, is once again a sign of recognition of the success of our diversification and democratization strategy for the brand.”
Check out the gear for yourself below and see if it fits your fashion sense. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with the hammer, but there are some sweet boxing gloves.

The boxing gloves are US$99, while the AC Hoodie is US$90. The AC T-shirt costs US$35, while the cap costs US$30. You can check out more info about the items here.


Capcom Will Have No Big Game Releases Before The Resident Evil 4 Remake In Late March

Capcom has revealed its latest financial report for the six months that ended on 30th September. And it definitely involves Monster Hunter windfall.
The latest Monster Hunter title, Monster Hunter Rise, has surpassed 11 million copies worldwide, with its expansion Sunbreak hitting 4.4 million copies. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 2 has surpassed 10 million units.
We also find out that Capcom will not have any big releases before Resident Evil 4 Remake on 24th March 2023. Furthermore, the company is expected to sell 40 million game copies next year due to its growing catalogue sales. Good news for the company, overall.
About Street Fighter 6 Though…
At least now we have official confirmation that its flagship 2D fighting game Street Fighter 6 will be out after 24th March 2023, as I predicted. It may be out a month or so before the next Evolution Championship Series which is usually in August, so its release period would be either in April, May, or June.


The 30 Best Games Of 2021: #14

From December 2021 to January 2022, Kakuchopurei will be revealing its top 30 games of 2021 bit by bit. Here’s number 14.
#14: Loop Hero

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
In a year filled with too many roguelikes games vying for the throne Hades sat on last year, Loop Hero at least does something a bit more esoteric. It uses a more retro-active aesthetic and sound, it just lets its core gameplay literally loop automatically, and makes you alter the environment in ways that power up your ever-walking hero to be able to stand up to the level’s big boss.
Helping you out are cards that let you add more to the bland environment that not only feeds your hero with EXP but also add more hazards and loot opportunities like Vampire-spawning mansions and thicket-growing spots. It’s up to you to figure out how the placement’s going to be; playing too many cards mean you will overwhelm your weak hero to an early grave, but to have him underpowered means more trouble ahead after the third or fourth loop. There’s a ton of strategy that needs to be initiated from your card placements from start to finish.
And that’s the magic of Loop Hero; you’re given the power to rebuild and set your hero’s course, but only if you’re being smart, methodical, and patient.


Naruto Mangaka Confirms Minato One-Shot Manga Incoming

The official Twitter account for the Naruto anime has finally revealed the results of the NARUTOP99 popularity poll. After fans from all over the world cast their votes, Minato Namikaze snagged the top spot with nearly 800,000 votes.

As a result, Kishimoto has confirmed that Minato will get his very own manga series, as previously promised. Coming in second and third place were Itachi Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, respectively.
Kishimoto even went above and beyond by drawing the top 22 most popular characters from the poll, instead of just the top 20, as he had promised. The illustration features a mix of characters from different generations and clans, including Sasuke, Hinata, and even the Nine-Tails himself, Kurama.
Some other interesting data that the official Twitter account has released include the fact that an estimated 4.6 million people voted in the poll. The voting data from each region was also disclosed, which is worth checking out.

For those who don’t know, Minato Namikaze is a key figure in the Naruto series. He’s Naruto’s dad and was the Fourth Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village. Despite his importance, he didn’t get much screen time, so the upcoming one-shot manga is a chance for fans to learn more about him. We might finally get some answers to questions like how he created the Rasengan and the Flying Thunder God technique, which he used in battle.
Overall, Naruto is one of the most beloved anime series of all time. It’s about Naruto, a young ninja who wants to become the Hokage, the leader of his village. Along the way, he faces all sorts of obstacles and meets lots of new people who help him on his journey. With the help of his friends, he takes down some pretty tough opponents and learns valuable life lessons along the way.


Jurassic Park’s Sam Neill Has Undergone Blood Cancer Treatment

Sam Neill, the actor known for playing Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park series and starring in films like The Hunt For Red October and The Piano, is going through cancer treatment.
The actor revealed that he is undergoing treatment for stage three blood cancer. The 75-year old has shared the news of his diagnosis in his upcoming memoir “Did I Ever Tell You This?” according to an exclusive interview in The Guardian. He experienced swollen glands last month during his Jurassic World: Dominion press tour. He was then diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, though right now he is cancer-free and is taking chemotherapy drugs for the rest of his life.
“I’m not afraid to die, but it would annoy me. Because I’d really like another decade or two, you know? We’ve built all these lovely terraces, we’ve got these olive trees and cypresses, and I want to be around to see it all mature. And I’ve got my lovely little grandchildren. I want to see them get big. But as for the dying? I couldn’t care less.”


PS Plus Game Catalog October 2022 Adds GTA Vice City, Dragon Quest XI & More

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the October 2022 Game Catalog lineup for Extra and Premium subscribers, and Classics Catalog titles for Premium Subscribers in Asia.
Check them out below:
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition | PS4, PS5
Grand Theft Auto Vice City is updated for a new generation, now featuring across-the-board enhancements including brilliant new lighting and environmental upgrades, high-resolution textures, increased draw distances, Grand Theft Auto V-style controls and targeting, and much more, bringing this beloved world to life with all new levels of detail.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition | PS4
Explore a massive world as you embark upon an epic RPG adventure as The Luminary: the chosen one in a world that vows to hunt him down. The Luminary and his unique band of loyal companions work together to survive an onslaught of ne’er-do-wells and overthrow the dark forces that plot to plunge the world of Erdrea into chaos.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey | PS4
Write your own legendary Odyssey and live an epic adventure in a world where every choice matters. Sentenced to death by your family, embark on a journey from outcast mercenary to legendary Greek hero and uncover the truth about your past. Customize your equipment and master new special abilities, tailoring your character’s skillset to your play style. Fight your way across Greece, engaging in visceral battles both on land and sea, to become a legend. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey runs at 60 FPS on PS5.

Dragon Quest Builders | PS4
Gather materials, craft items, and build everything imaginable as you explore a sandbox world made of blocks and packed with memorable characters and dangerous monsters. Use the power of creation in battle against the reigning Dragonlord and restore peace to the shattered realm.

Dragon Quest Builders 2 | PS4
This block-building role-playing game includes a charming single-player campaign and a robust multiplayer building mode that supports up to four players online. Set off to revive a forsaken world alongside a mysterious companion named Malroth. Then, take your builder online and join your friends to collaborate and create something truly magnificent.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below | PS4
Venture forth on an all-new action RPG adventure. In the peaceful kingdom of Arba, man and monster live side by side. But when the monsters suddenly snap and go on the rampage, it’s up to our heroes to fight back against wave after wave of their former friends! As either the hero Luceus or the heroine Aurora, the player joins forces with a cast of fan favourites from previous Dragon Quest titles to bring the rampaging hordes of monsters to their senses and restore order to the kingdom.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Explorer’s Edition | PS4
This hack-and-slash, field-roaming action RPG sends players on adventures to restore order in a once-peaceful world filled with monsters and battles of epic proportions. Featuring a cast of playable characters each with unique moves and abilities – including a host of familiar faces from the Dragon Quest series and four brand-new heroes. Up to 4 players can band together in cooperative multiplayer to conquer swarms of enemies and defeat challenging boss monsters.

Inside | PS4
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the centre of a dark project. This dark, narrative-driven platformer combines intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

The Medium | PS5
This third-person psychological horror game features innovative dual-reality gameplay. Explore the real world and the spirit world at the same time. Use your psychic abilities to solve puzzles spanning both worlds, uncover deeply disturbing secrets, and survive encounters with The Maw – a monster born from an unspeakable tragedy..

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker | PS4
Multiplayer competitive combat is the name of the game as two teams of four face off on the battlefield to prove who the best group of ninjas are! Build a 4 player team, selecting from fan favorite Naruto characters, and go online and join up with friends to compete against other teams for 8-way ninja clashes.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China | PS4
Exact Shao Jun’s vengeance on the Chinese Emperor in stunning 16th century China with fresh 2.5D stealth gameplay and a stunning art style that evokes traditional brush paintings. Use Shao Jun’s stylish and empowering combat arsenal: close-combat martial arts, a powerful Kian Sword and her hidden Shoe Blade, then sneak and hide to avoid detection and fool enemies using whistles and disguises.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India* | PS4
Embody Arbaaz in his quest for retribution through a colourful depiction of Colonial India in 2.5D stealth gameplay. Experience the thrill of a stealthy assassin with a unique set of skills and weapons such as the double kill moves and the chakram, then discover a brand new mode with stealth, speed and assassination rooms.

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia* | PS4
Dive into the aftermath of the Red October revolution in a 2.5D reimagining of the Assassin’s Creed universe set in 1918 Russia.  Play as the Assassin Nikolaï Orelov or Anastasia and discover their powerful abilities and versatile tools.

Assassin’s Creed III Remastered | PS4
Relive the American Revolution in Assassin’s Creed III Remastered, with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics. Plus, Assassin’s Creed Liberation Remastered and all solo DLC content are included. 1775: The American Colonies are about to revolt. As Connor, a Native American Assassin, secure liberty for your people and your nation. From bustling city streets to the chaotic battlefields, assassinate your foes in a variety of deadly ways with a vast array of weaponry.

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate* | PS4
London, 1868. In the heart of the Industrial Revolution, play as Jacob or Evie Frye, brash and rebellious young twin Assassins and lead your underworld organization and grow your influence to fight those who exploit the less privileged in the name of progress.

Hohokum | PS4
Explore extraordinary worlds. Become a curious flying kite-like being as you travel to colourful worlds just waiting to be explored. Interact with eclectic characters, wacky toys and peculiar environments to uncover some very strange secrets… or simply roam at your own pace and be totally amazed and amused at the surprises that unfold in front of your eyes.
*Available on PS4 only.
PlayStation Plus Premium | Classics
Yakuza 3 Remastered | PS4
Kazuma Kiryu had earned his retirement. Yet he’s ripped from his new life as caretaker of an orphanage when a shadow from his past threatens to entangle his new life with that of his old clan and the political world. Adventure through the sleepless city of Kamurocho, Tokyo and the tropical lands of Okinawa to help rescue his new wards.
Yakuza 4 Remastered | PS4
The Yakuza story expands as the first time in the series you’ll control multiple protagonists, four souls – a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and legendary former yakuza Kazuma Kiryu –  are drawn together to solve a murder. Unravel a hidden battle over money, power, status, and honor as well as the mysterious woman at the center of it all.
Yakuza 5 Remastered | PS4
Multiple perspectives once again shape a sprawling story as peace between the Tojo Clan and Omi Alliance disintegrates. Play as five different characters, including Kazuma Kiryu, across five major cities whose stories are interwoven as the yakuza organizations go to war.
Limbo | PS4
Uncertain of his sister’s fate, a boy enters Limbo. This unsettling, 2D puzzle platformer was created by PlayDead, the studio behind the equally critically acclaimed Inside, which is also included in the Game Catalog this month.
Ultra Street Fighter IV | PS4
A hulking roster of 44 world warriors, featuring Street FighteR legends Ryu, Ken and Blanka, now includes five newcomers ? Elena, Hugo, Poison and Rolento from Street Fighter X Tekken, along with the notorious Russian assassin, Decapre. Train hard and learn the moves and combos to expertly inflict a devastating Tiger Knee, Sumo Smash or Whip of Love to your friends, enemies and online foes.


Here’s When Overwatch’s Winter Event Starts + New Skins & Game Modes Abound

In their most recent developer update, Blizzard announced that the Winter-themed – The Winter Wonderland event – returns next week, 12th of December for the PS4, Xbox One and PC.
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Game Director Jeff Kaplan promised ‘a lot’ of legendary skins set to be introduced with the new update and hinted a long-awaited, seen-before Hanzo skin seen in one of Overwatch comics is on its way. Kaplan added that both Junkrat and Roadhog are getting new Legendary Skins but stopped short of revealingÂ  the rest.
King’s Row and Hanamura will be getting a winter makeover, which Kaplan referred as ‘seasonal pass’ as seen in previous events.Â  Along with these two maps, the Black Forest arena map will also get the same ‘seasonal pass’ and will join Antartica as the stage for Mei’s ‘Snowball Offensive’ mode which makes a comeback.
Taking a jab at the Overwatch community, Kaplan rambled “We know how much you all love Mei” before introducing a new hide-and-seek, 5v1, Evolve-like mode called ‘Mei’s Yeti Hunt’. “We really want to try something different and fun for this year’s event and it’s the idea of what we call a ‘Boss Fight’.” he added. In Mei’s Yeti Hunt, six players will play as Mei and will go against one single yeti – Winston, obviously – which is controlled not by AI, but a seventh player. The goal of the game is for the six Mei players to locate Winston in a Nepal village as he tries to collect power-ups or as Kaplan puts it, ‘meat that fuels his Primal Rage’. Once ‘enough Meis die’ or Winston dies, the game is over. Sounds like fun. Sign us up!

Kaplan ended the developer update withÂ “These season brawls are meant to be fun and light and refreshing for a short period of time. We know that this mode is not gonna last you hundreds of hours and be highly competitive. We don’t think OWL is going to suddenly adopt Mei’s Yeti Hunt…”
So there you have it. Time to train your Mei wall placements, gorilla jumps and start stacking them coins to purchase the limited-time legendary Overwatch skins!


Steam Now Peaks Beyond 22 Million Users Thanks To Recent Events

Talk about the mother of all user data spikes. Steam has reached a new peak concurrent user count of 22 million online about a few hours ago. At this point in time, there are now 22,678,529 users on Steam.
This is definitely made possible due to the number of people social distancing and quarantining themselves during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The top games during the peak were Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, and Football Manager 2020. Even in times of turmoil, football will always find a way to get into people’s hearts.
I predict that these numbers are going to go up as long as countries all around the world are resuming their lockdowns and restricted movement, at least until all of this is over. Whether publisher/distributor Valve has the manpower to keep the network going remains to be seen. As big as they are, they may not have the resources to keep at it for the coming months if the pandemic becomes the norm.
On the half glass full side, I’m enjoying my time with these free indie demos brought up on this feature here. Do give them a whirl!


Arcane Season 2 Will Not Be Out In 2023 – Riot Games CEO

League of Legends and animation fans waiting for Arcane’s next season will have to keep waiting.
Riot Games CEO Nicolo Laurent said in a Bilbili interview that Arcane Season 2 would not be out in 2023. However, production of the show is still underway, with Laurent already having seen Episode 3 of the second season.
Because Arcane’s first season was a unanimous hit with everyone, it’s no surprise that people are waiting for Season 2 with bated breath. We reviewed Arcane’s first season and praised its animation, character development, pacing, and action. It also made us give a s*** about the League of Legends lore, which is pretty tough to do for jaded gaming folks like myself.


Amazon’s Invincible Animated Series Gets Release Date

The premiere date for Amazon’s Invincible adult animated series was announced during a live stream celebrating the 18th anniversary of the comic book created by Robert Kirkman, who also created The Walking Dead franchise.
Invincible will debut exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on 26 March 2021. The premiere will include the first three episodes, with a new episode released every Friday until the finale on 30 April 2021 for a total of eight episodes in its first season.
Created by Robert Kirkman (and artists Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley), Invincible revolves around 17-year-old Mark Grayson who learns that he has inherited incredible powers from his superhero alien father, Omni-Man. The comic series ran for 144 issues from 2003 to 2018, with many spinoffs and its own cohesive shared universe.
I’m not mincing words when I say that Invincible is quite possibly one of the best comics I’ve ever read in my entire life, and it’s definitely not like anything you’ve ever read before. It feels like part Spider-Man and part Superman, with a lot of subverting genre tropes along the way.
Kirkman also revealed that the first full trailer forÂ Invincible will be released in the next few weeks.

I've seen a preview of the trailer Robert mentioned in the livestream.
I cried? I cried.
— INVINCIBLE (@InvincibleHQ) January 22, 2021

Invincible stars Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson, J.K. Simmons as Nolan Grayson, Sandra Oh as Deborah Grayson, Gillian Jacobs as Atom Eve, Mark Hamill as Art, Zazie Beetz as Amber Bennett, Khary Payton as Black Samson, Walton Goggins as Cecil Steadman, Zachary Quinto as Robot, Chris Diamantopolous as Doc Seismic, Jason Mantzoukas as Rex Splode, Grey Griffin as voice Shrinking Rae and Amanda (Monster Girl as Girl), Melise as Dupli-Kate, Andrew Rannells as William Clockwell, Kevin Michael Richardson as Mauler 1 and Mauler 2 and Monster Girl (as Monster) and Seth Rogen as Allen the Alien, with Lauren Cohan as War Woman, Chad Coleman as Martian Man, Michael Cudlitz as Red Rush, Lennie James as Darkwing, Ross Marquand as The Immortal and Aquarius, Sonequa Martin-Green as Green Ghost, Mahershala Ali as Titan, Clancy Brown as Damien Darkblood, Nicole Byer as Vanessa and Fiona, Jeffrey Donovan as Machine Head, Jonathan Groff as Rick Sheridan, Jon Hamm as Steve, Djimon Hounsou as Martian Emperor and Ezra Miller as D.A. Sinclair.
Check out the official synopsis and poster below, as well as a first look at the upcoming animated series:
From The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, and based on the Skybound/Image comic of the same name by Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible is an adult animated superhero show that revolves around seventeen-year-old Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), whoâ€™s just like every other guy his age â€” except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons). But as Mark develops powers of his own, he discovers that his fatherâ€™s legacy may not be as heroic as it seems.


Microsoft Lays Off 10,000 Jobs; Include Xbox And Halo Studios

Microsoft has announced a slew of layoffs that affects 10,000 workers, some within the gaming division of the company. The cause is due to slowing e-commerce sales and potential economic recession.
A Bloomberg report has confirmed that at least 878 positions in Microsoft’s Washington location have been cut. A number of developers at 343 Industries (Halo Infinite), The Coalition, and Bethesda Game Studios are also part of the layoff numbers.
The company isn’t sharing specific numbers, but sources close to Bloomberg said that 343 Industries was hit the hardest. This is due to the Halo-focused company’s long-running hiring freeze and contractor departures. Furthermore, 343 Industries developer Joseph Staten, who was instrumental in steering Halo Infinite towards the finish line, is leaving the studio to rejoin Xbox Publishing.
An email within 343 Industries staff via studio head Pierre Hintze said that the company has made the difficult decision to restructure elements of the team, meaning some roles are being eliminated.
The Coalition is working on a new IP along with another Gears of War entry. Bethesda is working on Starfield which is getting a standalone presentation later this year. It remains to be seen how the layoffs will affect both companies and their respective game projects.


You Should Vote For These Street Fighter 5 Costume Designs ASAP

A while back, Capcom opted to host a Street Fighter 5 costume design contest where fans and artists can send over their submissions so that they’re voted into the game as DLC.
That contest’s voting process has begun this week and will end on 1st September at 2:59pm GMT+8. Here are the final 12 costumes that you can vote for.

Here’s how you can vote.

You must give the Tweet that has your favourite costume design a “like” on the official Street Fighter Twitter page. Capcom notes that a like for a Retweet will not count towards the votes.
This means you can vote for multiple costumes.

Given the game’s fanbase and its propensity for culture and moe, the “Poison cosplay Juri” by JnXC and the festival Sakura by Richard Suwono are the top two picks, with 16.6k and 13.6k “likes” respectively.

Entry #9 Juri costume by JnXC.
? Vote for this costume by ? “liking” this tweet!
? For a “like” to count as a vote, the “like” must be placed on this tweet.  A “like” on a “retweet with comment” will not count.#SFVCostumeDesignContest pic.twitter.com/dqqUSnVi3a
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) August 17, 2020

Entry #6 Sakura costume by Richard Suwono.
? Vote for this costume by ? “liking” this tweet!
? For a “like” to count as a vote, the “like” must be placed on this tweet.  A “like” on a “retweet with comment” will not count.#SFVCostumeDesignContest pic.twitter.com/wK9Vvg5Yia
— Street Fighter (@StreetFighter) August 17, 2020

Give Capcom credit though; there is a good balance of female and male fanservice within the 12 picks here. Still isn’t enough to counterbalance the umpteenth Chun-Li or Cammy DLC costume we might be getting in Season V though.


State Of Play April 2021: New Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart Gameplay, Among Us & More

The last PlayStation State Of Play took place in February 2021 and revealed several games, including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. Two months later, another PlayStation State Of Play live stream has taken place on 30 April 2021, showcasing 15 minutes of Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart gameplay and two new indie games.
Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart

Insomniac Games has revealed 15 minutes of new gameplay from the upcoming Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart.
New details were also revealed, including the fact that Ratchet can now dash and wall run even without Clank. The PS5’s DualSense adaptive triggers will allow players to utilize pressing the trigger halfway for single shots and fully pressing the trigger for burst rapid fire.

Miss Zurkon (in the picture above, on the right) is the game’s vendor, where you can buy weapons and ammo. Insomniac Games also confirmed that arena battles will return, as well as collecting gold bolts and aerial battles.
Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is slated to release for the PS5 on 11 June 2021.

Among Us

Among Us is coming to PS4 and PS5 sometime in 2021. The PlayStation versions will include an exclusive Ratchet & Clank skin, hat, and pet, as well as support cross-play and online multiplayer.

Subnautica Below Zero

Subnautica Below Zero is coming to PS4 and PS5 on 14 May 2021.

In the meantime, you can check out the entire presentation below:


The Medium Reveals Spooky First 18 Minutes Of Gameplay

Developer Bloober Team has released the first 18 minutes of their horror title The Medium. Exclusively revealed by IGN, the opening 18 minutes of the game reveal more about Marianne, her backstory, and the gameplay in general.
The Medium‘s third-person perspective seems reminiscent to that of older Resident Evil titles, with a fixed camera angle. We also get a sneak peek at the gameâ€™s unique dual-world mechanic, as we get to see how Marianne responds to what happens in the spirit world that simultaneously affects her in real life.
The main premise of The Medium is the ability to travel between worlds. Players will be able to explore the real world, and the spirit world at the same time. Players will move in both worlds at the same time, exploring the differences between them, and interacting with different objects to solve puzzles. Things that they do in the real world will affect the spirit world and vice versa.
Bloober Team is best known for horror games like The Blair Witch, and both Layers Of Fear and Layers Of Fear 2. This game also features a dual soundtrack, composed by Arkadiusz Reikowski and Akira Yamaoka, who has previously worked on the Silent Hill franchise.
The Medium is slated to launch exclusively for PC and Xbox Series X/S on 28 January 2021.


Eighth Batch Of PS5 Pre-Orders In Malaysia Starts Today

Sony Malaysia has announced that they are opening the eighth batch of official pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 starting from today on 20 August 2021. However, this time around there is no specific start time or link.
For the full list of PlayStation-authorized stores,Â head on over here.
https://www.facebook.com/SonyMalaysia/posts/10165879575950601
The PS5 console will be available at RM2,299 while the PS5 console with an extra DualSense wireless controller will be available at RM2,648. However, the PS5 Digital Edition is not available for this round of Pre-Orders.
Itâ€™s also worth pointing out that while pre-orders for the eighth batch will begin tonight, we still donâ€™t know when the new PS5 stock will arrive or even how many of them will be available.
Due to that reason, anyone interested in grabbing their own PS5 will have to be quick.
In the meantime, you can check outÂ my in-depth and no-holds-barred thoughts on the PS5Â after having it for more than a month. However, if youâ€™re looking for a more straightforward review, you shouldÂ head on over here instead.


The Creators Of Disgaea Are Making A New Survival Strategy RPG For Next Year

Nippon Ichi Software just announced the release date for its new upcoming strategy survival RPG called Shikabanegurai no Boukenmeshi (literally “How To Walk In The Dungeon”).
The game will be out on 27 January 2022 for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The game’s mechanics include eating food and getting stronger; you’ll be playing as a stranded group of adventurers who need to survive by gathering food and materials to get stronger. You can also cannibalize your own party to gain their abilities when needed. Not only can you make and craft your own food, you can even use expired ingredients as weapons against enemies!
This kinda reminds us of a Nippon Ichi version of Don’t Starve, but with that Disgaea artwork and turn-based combat goodness. We’re looking forward to this one!


Grandia HD Collection Launches 16 August For Switch; PC Version Out Later

Happy days are here for retro JRPG fans in the 90s. The touted “Final Fantasy VII killer” back in the day for the Sega Saturn, Grandia, will be out for the Nintendo Switch as part of an HD collection this 16th August courtesy of GungHo America.
Dubbed the Grandia HD Collection, this package features:

Both Grandia and Grandia II with remastered HD graphics and sprites
Two JRPGs with an endearing cast and a seemingly regular plot that gets a tad epic
Two games with a great turn-based battle system with real-time and strategical elements
An awesome score by Noriyuki Iwadare, the same guy who made the music for the Lunar games and the third Ace Attorney title
The option to switch between Japanese and English audio. Thank Christ, because the English dub for Grandia is f***ing atrocious.

I do hope the version of Grandia in this collection is the Sega Saturn version.Â And the less said about Grandia III, the better. In any case, it’s time to take a trip down memory lane as a plucky adventurer who wants to explore the great beyond, and an embittered mercenary who has a talking bird dealing with a church girl and a devil lady. Fun!


This Artist Is Performing The Final Fantasy 16 Main Song

Final Fantasy 16 producer and top Zangief player Naoki Yoshida revealed during the PlayStation State of Play showcase (the Japanese version) that the game’s main theme will be performed by Kenshi “Hachi” Yonezu.
If that name sounds familiar, that’s because it’s the same guy who sang the Chainsaw Man opening theme “Kick Back” and My Hero Acadmia “Peace Sign”. His FF16 song is called “Tsuki Wo Miteita – Moongazing”. Check it out below:

Introducing the Final Fantasy XVI theme song “Tsuki Wo Miteita – Moongazing”, performed by Kenshi Yonezu. #FF16 #KenshiYonezu #TsukiWoMiteita pic.twitter.com/o5BVyGArfF
— FINAL FANTASY XVI (@finalfantasyxvi) April 13, 2023

Final Fantasy 16 is coming out for PlayStation 5 on 22 June.


Rainbow Six Siege Year 7 Season 3 To Add Singaporean Operator & More

Ubisoft has announced that Operation Brutal Swarm, the third season of Rainbow Six Siege Year 7, will arrive on 6 September 2022. This season introduces Grim, a new Singaporean Operator, an additional map, and Phase 2 of the new Reputation System bringing chat sanctions, match replay reporting, and more gameplay improvements.
In Operation Brutal Swarm, comb the site for intel with new Attacker Grim, a master of survival and reconnaissance from Singapore with military experience in stealth, security, and intelligence. His Kawan Hive Launcher System gadget fires a projectile that deploys a canister on the floor and releases a swarm of bee bots into the air. Defenders that pass through the swarm area have their location revealed by a ping. Even after leaving the swarm area, Defenders will continue to be pinged until the bee bots run out of battery. Grim is a high-speed, low-health Operator, equipped with a 552 Commando or SG-CQB as a primary weapon and a P229 as a secondary weapon.
Alongside Grim, Stadium, a fan-favourite map, arrives at season launch as a permanent map. Featured during the Road to S.I. event, the map returns under a new name, Stadium Bravo, and gets added to the map pool in Y7S3. Utilizing elements from other maps and indestructible bulletproof glass, this map challenges both teams to develop new strategies due to the map’s unique layout.
Recent major balancing changes announced, including tweaks to Finka and LMGs, are delivered in Y7S3. Players can also look forward to changes like the addition of impact EMP grenades to some Operators’ loadouts. Other changes include more weapon attachment options for players to choose from. Additionally, the recoil system has been overhauled with each weapon’s recoil adjusted, and recoil intensity increasing during sustained bursts. The recoil overhaul is exclusive to PC, with console players now having dedicated recoil updated for controllers.

Further balance updates for Dokkaebi and Rook are slated for midseason. Dokkaebi’s Logic Bomb now affects eliminated players, and Rook’s armour plates now grant Operators the Withstand ability if they are wearing them. Withstand allows Operators to self-revive with 20 health if they fall into the Down But Not Out state.
Gameplay updates for this season include changes to the Map Ban phase to display five maps instead of three, increasing map diversity while maintaining player agency for removing maps from the pool. The Tactical Map has also been updated to provide Attackers with more information to help them during the preparation phase. Attackers can now see a list of available Defender objective locations, with the floor map and objective locations displayed when discovered by the Attacking team.
In addition, the ability for players to report suspected cheaters is coming to the Match Replay viewer. Players can review footage from their latest games and report suspected cheaters while viewing their gameplay. This feature continues Ubisoft’s continual commitment to detecting and banning cheaters to create a fair environment for all players.
Phase 2 of the Reputation System launches later in the season to continue addressing player behaviour improvements. This update introduces a new penalty for abusive text chat. While active, this penalty mutes repeat offenders by default to prevent hateful and abusive content in text chat. Muted players can still send and receive messages, but their messages will only be seen by players who choose to unmute them. There will be a short grace period after launch for players to adapt to the new system. After the grace period, players who are found to have sent too many hateful or abusive messages will get an active penalty for 30 matches.
Building on the introduction of Wolfguard in Year 7 Season 2, Operation Brutal Swarm gives the spotlight to another faction: Nighthaven. Career soldiers might view the Private Military Company as opportunistic and hostile, but that’s because its agents are very protective of it. Their services have a price tag, so Nighthaven often works for the highest bidder. This lets the company afford the finest military technology and weaponry, which can be an attractive proposition for Rainbow Six operatives. Finka, Pulse, Ela, IQ and Smoke made the choice to leave Rainbow for Nighthaven, joining Kali, Wamai, Aruni, Ace, Osa and their chief of security, Grim.
Finally, players who own a current Battle Pass will receive a 10 percent discount off all items in the shop. This perk is available for future Battle Passes as well. With the new Buy For A Friend Battle Pass Program, players will be able to purchase premium Battle Passes for others who don’t own one.
Rainbow Six Siege is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.


Diablo 4 Early Access & Open Beta Leveling Up Guide: How To Reach Level 20

Diablo 4 may be coming out this early June of 2023, but the game’s Early Access and open beta sessions will be up and running during the weekends of 17 March and 24 March respectively. As such, players and action RPG fans will be trying out the game if they happen to have a code, getting to know the classes and grinding to the level cap of 25 while exploring Sanctuary and its demon-filled glory.
This guide is for anyone who has access to the Early Access version of the game and the open beta. Here’s how you can level up and get the awesome Wolf Pet tied to your Battle.net account. For even more Diablo 4 info, head here.
Keep in mind: Diablo 4’s start time for both Early Access is on 18 March 0:00 GMT+8, while its end time is on 21st March 3am GMT+8. The Open Beta starts at 25th March 0:00 GMT+8 and ends on 28th March 3am GMT+8.

Head here for the game’s list of Legendary Weapons and Gear so far.

Diablo 4 How To Get Wolf Pet

This is easy to do: just get to Level 20 with any character in the Diablo 4 Early Access and Open Beta. Just kill enemies, get loot, and complete quests; you can achieve this in a few hours.
Beta progress will not carry over to the live launch, but the Wolf Pet reward will be tied to your battle.net account. You will also receive the Initial Casualty title (reach Kyovashad) and Early Voyager title (reach level 20).
Diablo 4 Early Access & Open Beta Basic Tips
-Progress carries over to the second weekend. This is important since your Renown, Codex Powers, and Items carry over. If you plan on powering up your Druid and Necromancer, having all this sorted on the first weekend means you get a big head start in the second weekend!
-Renown is important! Renown can be gained by activating Waypoints, finding Altars of Lilith, finishing Side Quests & Dungeons, and rescuing Strongholds. Having a lot of this means more Skill/Paragon points and Potion charges.
-Level up your potions. Yes, you can do that in Diablo 4; look for materials as you explore Sanctuary to do this.
-Press Shift over an item in your inventory to compare it to what you’re wearing. You’ll be doing this a lot since Diablo 4 is a gear-heavy game.
-Do not Imprint your Weapons. Your Weapon is your most important piece of gear when leveling up, and it gets replaced constantly. Imprinting a Legendary Aspect on it is a huge waste of resources; Imprint offensive Aspects onto Amulets instead since those are harder to find and can last you until you hit Level 25.

Diablo 4 Class Level Guide For Early Access/Open Beta

Barbarian

The Barbarian is a melee hack-and-slash class that loves to leap around and also spin attacks enemies to death. Use the spin-to-win method of combat ala Diablo 3’s famous set class solo move: Whirlwind. Some things never change.
When you start out, focus on Flay since it applies Vulnerable and Bleed onto enemies. You can unlock Enhanced Flay at Level 3.
When you reach Level 4, you can unlock Whirlwind. When you reach Level 5, you can unlock Enhanced Whirlwind. You can build Fury with Flay, then use Whirlwind on mobs and Elites, as well as Bosses. Simple, but effective!
Once you reach later levels, you can unlock Leap at Level 13 to solve mobility issues with the Barbarian; you can get to far areas and deal good damage, followed up with Flay/Whirlwind. You should pick up Rallying Cry around Level 8 and buff it up, then focus on buffing up Whirlwind at Level 11 and 12. Add Power Leap at Level 16 for added Fury generation.
At Level 18, you can unlock Death Blow: this move lets you generate 20 Fury when we hit enemies with it. It has a long cooldown, but it resets if you kill an enemy with it. So target weaker enemies with it so that you can chain Death Blows.
Once you hit Level 22, you should upgrade Booming Voice to extend your Shout duration. When you hit Level 25, use your last skill point for Call of the Ancients, which is pretty good to use against bosses.
Barbarian Level Up Guide (Skill Points)
Level 2: Flay
Level 3: Enhanced Flay
Level 4: Whirlwind
Level 5: Enhanced Whirlwind
Level 6: Violent Whirlwind
Level 7: Battle Flay
Level 8: Rallying Cry
Level 9: Enhanced Rallying Cry
Level 10: Tactical Rallying Cry
Level 11: Whirlwind
Level 12: Whirlwind
Level 13: Leap
Level 14: War Cry
Level 15: Enhanced Leap
Level 16: Power Leap
Level 17: Whirlwind
Level 18: Death Blow
Level 19: Enhanced Death Blow
Level 20: Fighter’s Death Blow
Level 21: Whirlwind
Level 22: Booming Voice
Level 23: Booming Voice
Level 24: Booming Voice
Level 25: Call of the Ancients

Rogue

The Rogue is the fastest class available. They move quick and also hits hard, and then get out of the way. Whether you love sniping or hit-and-run damage tactics, you can expect the Rogue to pile on the DPS and damage like nobody’s business.
When you start out, you want to focus on AoE burst damage and moves like Shadow Imbuement (imbue next two attacks with extra effects & debuffs). When you reach Level 4, you can choose either Barrage or Flurry as primary Core skills; the former is for ranged attacks while the latter is for melee. This is entirely up to you; either one are great options with the assigned attacks and skills listed below. Both Barrage and Flurry are simple to use and reward you if you are positioned well while attacking; basically just position yourself so you hit the most targets with each attack.
When you reach Level 8 and proceed to Level 17, you want to focus on mobility and more damage. Unlock Dash when you reach Level 8; this skill lets you zip around the battlefield to engage, escape, or reposition for ranged/melee attacks. At Level 13, unlock Subterfuge Skills and pick up Dark Shroud for protection; every little bit helps as Rogues aren’t known for high health points. At level 15, you can unlock Rogue Specialization -Combo Points to get Shadow Imbuement. This skill will help with your AoE as it can make opponents explode for big damage if killed with imbued attacks.
When you hit Level 20, you should switch to the other Rogue Specialization – Inner Sight which refills all Energy and allows skill spamming with infinite resources for a limited time. When it comes to Ultimates when you hit Level 25, pick Shadow Clone because having another you around to deal more damage is always the best option especially when fighting Elites and Bosses.
Rogue Level Up Guide (Skill Points)
Level 2: Forceful Arrow
Level 3: Enhanced Forceful Arrow
Level 4: Barrage/Flurry (Ranged/Melee)
Level 5: Enhanced Barrage/Flurry
Level 6: Improved Barrage/Flurry
Level 7: Primary Forceful Arrow
Level 8: Dash
Level 9: Shadow Step
Level 10: Barrage/Flurry
Level 11: Barrage/Flurry
Level 12: Barrage/Flurry
Level 13: Dark Shroud
Level 14: Enhanced Dark Shroud
Level 15: Subverting Dark Shroud
Level 16: Barrage/Flurry
Level 17: Exploit
Level 18: Shadow Imbuement
Level 19: Enhanced Shadow Imbuement
Level 20: Blended Shadow Imbuement, Switch Combo Points to Inner Sight
Level 21: Shadow Crash
Level 22: Consuming Shadows
Level 23: Consuming Shadows
Level 24: Exploit
Level 25: Exploit, then remove Shadow Step, add Shadow Clone

Sorcerer

The Sorcerer is a master at commanding the elements to kill demons from afar and is the leader of all things area-of-effect (AoE). She has ice spells, fire attacks via a Hydra summon, and chain lightning attacks ala Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars. The Sorcerer is pure ranged attack all the way; do not be an idiot and rush head-first into battle.
For this instance, you may want to focus on summoning Hydras and Fireballs for AoE damage; blow stuff up until nothing’s left, in other words. We start off with Frost Bolts at Level 2 onward, then go with Fireball at Level 5. At Level 8, you should focus on defense and survivability, so unlocking Teleport (to get out of danger), Frost Nova, and Ice Armor are key to doing this.
At Level 13, you can start summoning Hydras for dealing single-target damage. Do learn how to place your Hydras as positioning them means maximizing damage and also dealing with enemy packs & Elites.
When you reach Level 15, do the Sorcerer special quest; you’ll get the ability to use enchantments.
From Level 18 to 25, focus on getting Meteor and buffing up Hydra and Fireball. Use Meteor for the sole enchantment slot so that your attacks have a small chance to summon a random Meteor (access it via pressing “S” to bring up the quick skill menu). If you rather see fireworks, use Fireball as an enchantment.
Sorceress Level Up Guide
Level 2: Frost Bolt
Level 3: Enhanced Frost Bolt
Level 4: Glinting Frost Bolt
Level 5: Fireball
Level 6: Enhanced Fireball
Level 7: Destructive Fireball
Level 8: Teleport
Level 9: Frost Nova
Level 10: Ice Armor
Level 11: Enhanced Ice Armor
Level 12: Fireball
Level 13: Hydra
Level 14: Enhanced Hydra
Level 15: Summoned Hydra
Level 16: Hydra
Level 17: Hydra
Level 18: Meteor
Level 19: Enhanced Meteor
Level 20: Wizard’s Meteor
Level 21: Hydra
Level 22: Hydra
Level 23:Fireball
Level 24: Fireball
Level 25: Fireball
Enchantment Setup:
Use Meteor or Fireball; either one’s great for damage. If you have gear that boosts your Lucky Hit/Criticals, Meteor wins out.

Necromancer

The Necromancer is adept at summoning all sorts of macabre and undead to assault foes. While a ranged and spellcasting kind of class, the Necromancer’s best skill lies in its Book of the Dead specialization skill. See, the Necromancer starts at level 1 with the ability to summon skeletons from corpses. Corpses are another resource for the Necromancer to use; they can generate this by killing foes and they’re left on the ground until the Necromancer uses it via one of their spells.
For the sake of the beta and its ranged meta, we’ll focus on a Bone and Summon build for the Necromancer. Basically, you start off the early levels with a mix of Bone Splinters, Bone Spear, Corpse Explosion, and some Skeleton soldier buffs. Later on, you should use Bone Spirit as a one-hit-kill-all mega bomb you can use, as well as use a few Bone-related passives to boost critical hits and bonuses for your Bone attacks. Your extra Bone skill enhancements from the base skill will allow you to inflict Vulnerable onto foes, meaning they’re get more damage from follow-up attacks from either you, your skeletons, or your party.

Regarding the Book of the Dead specialization, it’s better to have an army of skeletons and skeleton mages protecting you instead of using the Sacrifice bonus. For your path to level 25, just focus on getting a little help from your undead pals. Protip: if you have max Skeletons, just consume a corpse with the Summon Skeleton key to heal and buff up your army for a short time.
Level 2: Bone Splinter
Level 3: Enhanced Bone Splinter
Level 4: Initiate’s Bone Splinters
Level 5: Bone Spear
Level 6: Enhanced Bone Spear
Level 7: Supernatural Bone Spear
Level 8: Corpse Explosion
Level 9: Enhanced Corpse Explosion
Level 10: Plagued Corpse Explosion
Level 11: Skeleton Warrior Mastery
Level 12: Skeleton Warrior Mastery
Level 13: Bone Splinter
Level 14: Bone Spear
Level 15: Hewed Flesh
Level 16: Skeleton Warrior Mastery
Level 17: Hewed Flesh
Level 18: Bone Spirit
Level 19: Enhanced Bone Spirit
Level 20:Dreadful Bone Spirit
Level 21: Bone Splinter
Level 22: Bone Spear
Level 23:Skeletal Mage Mastery
Level 24: Corpse Explosion
Level 25: Bone Storm (Best Ultimate)
Book of the Dead Class Skill Setup
Skeletal Warriors: Skirmishers, Raise one additional Skirmisher
Skeletal Mages: Shadow, Shadow Mages fire an additional bolt every 6th attack

Druid

The Druid is a thicc master of the elements and animalistic shapeshifting. They can either cast storm spells and earthquakes using Spirit, as well as temporarily become a werewolf/werebear and start slashing/mauling everything and anything in its path.
Due to the current beta’s ranged game meta, we’ll focus more on the Druid’s ranged options. For the starting early level skill points, just focus on Wind Shear and its enhanced versions, particularly the one that generates more Spirit for you. Then, use your future points for Tornado and its enhanced forms. Tornado is the Druid’s best damage-dealing Core Skill that is ranged, though it’s erratic in its trajectory. Tornadoes are great in closed areas, but not so much in open areas; just cast them when up-close to enemy mobs and watch the damage get racked up.
When you reach your Defensive skill tree node, put points in Cyclone Armor for that Knockback status against enemies, especially when they get too close for comfort. If you need allies, put some points in Wolves and Call of the Wild for additional companion damage. When you’re around level 15 onward, you’ll get to one of the Druid’s best spells from the Diablo 2 days: Hurricane. This AoE damage-dealer plus up-close Tornado casts equals big damage, followed up with a Cyclone Armor activation to knock them away once Hurricane’s effect ends. Add a point to Elemental Exposure and Endless Tempest to make enemies Vulnerable from any single Storm spell you inflict, and also to make your Hurricane last longer.
For your Ultimate, just pick Cataclysm. The cooldown is pretty long, but its effect is great for open-air arenas.
Level 2: Wind Shear
Level 3: Enhanced Wind Shear
Level 3: Wild Wind Shear
Level 4: Tornado
Level 5: Enhanced Tornado
Level 6: Raging Tornado
Level 7: Tornado
Level 8: Cyclone Armor
Level 9: Enhanced Cyclone Armor
Level 10: Preserving Cyclone Armor
Level 11: Tornado
Level 12: Wolves
Level 13: Call of the Wild
Level 14: Tornado
Level 15: Hurricane
Level 16: Enhanced Hurricane
Level 17: Natural Hurricane
Level 18: Elemental Exposure
Level 19: Endless Tempest
Level 20: Hurricane
Level 21: Tornado
Level 22: Hurricane
Level 23: Hurricane
Level 24: Hurricane
Level 25: Cataclysm


Horizon Zero Dawn’s Aloy Drops Into Fortnite Tomorrow

Aloy from Guerilla Games’ Horizon Zero Dawn and the upcoming Horizon Forbidden West is soon joining the fray of Fortniteâ€™s current Primal Season.
As Aloy arrives as the latest member of the Gaming Legends series, Epic Games is also adding a new tournament and Limited Time Mode.
Introducing the Horizon Zero Dawn Bundle

Aloy enters the fray alongside familiar mementoes of her Horizon Zero Dawn adventure. In addition to the Aloy Outfit, all these items will be available for purchase in the Item Shop starting from 15 April 2021.
These include the Blaze Canister Back Bling, the Glinthawk Glider and the Aloyâ€™s Spear Pickaxe. Using the Heart-rizon Emote, players can express themselves with the Focus effect, and inspired by the Shield-Weaver armour, they can adorn their weapons and vehicles with the Shield-Weaver Wrap.
All items in the Horizon Zero Dawn Bundle will be available individually, but the Bundle includes the Aloy the Skywatcher Loading Screen as an added bonus. Additionally, anyone who owns the Aloy Outfit and plays Fortnite on their PS5 will unlock the Ice Hunter Aloy Style, based on the Banuk Ice Hunter outfit from Horizon Zero Dawn.
Compete in the Aloy Cup for a chance to unlock the Horizon Zero Dawn Bundle early

Fitting for the Primal Season, bows are more prominent than ever on the Island. Players can participate in the Aloy Cup, available only on PS5 and PS4. This Duos tournament happens on 14 April 2021, and the top-performing teams in each region will unlock the Horizon Zero Dawn Bundle before it enters the Item Shop.
In the Aloy Cup, you and your Duos partner will compete to be the last team standing, but the twist is that youâ€™ll get bonus points for eliminations with a bow. Players are able to compete in 10 matches in their regionâ€™s three-hour time window, and the specific timing for each region can be found in the Compete tab in-game.
Two gaming legends join forces in the â€œTeam Up! Aloy & Laraâ€ limited time mode

When Fortniteâ€™s current Season began, gaming icon Lara Croft was one of the varied veterans of the wild to join the primal fight. Starting from 16 April 2021, fellow members of the Gaming Legends series Aloy and Lara are assembling for a new Limited Time Mode: Team Up! Aloy & Lara.
Players will automatically be outfitted as either Aloy or Lara in this Duos mode, with their teammate being outfitted as the other. At your disposal will only be the bow for Aloy and Dual Pistols for Lara â€” keep an eye out for wildlife and master your crafting skills to upgrade your weapons.
Team Up! Aloy & Lara will run from 9pm GMT+8 on 16 April 2021 to 9pm GMT+8 on 18 April 2021.
Good times on the horizon
Speaking on PlayStation Blog, Guerilla Studio Director & Executive Producer Angie Smets said:

â€œWeâ€™re thrilled that Epic has invited Aloy to play! As a fast, agile hunter and a proven competitor, we know sheâ€™ll make an amazing addition to the Fortnite universe.
Moreover, Epic has done an exceptional job with Aloyâ€™s kit, including her outfit and spear, staying true to her likeness in Horizon Zero Dawn. Even better, theyâ€™ve included fun and authentic extras like her Glinthawk glider, Blaze Canister backbling, and Shield Weaver wrap. Thereâ€™s even a special emote which Horizon fans are sure to love.
Special thanks to all the devs at Epic for making this exciting collaboration happen. We canâ€™t wait to see Aloy glide into battle.â€

Other PlayStation exclusive icons like God Of War‘s Kratos have also joined Fortnite.


Ben Affleck Hated Filming Joss Whedon’s Justice League

Ben Affleck has confirmed that he will be reprising his role as Batman for the last time in the upcoming The Flash movie.
In an interview with The LA Times, he said:
â€œIt was really Justice League that was the nadir for me. That was a bad experience because of a confluence of things: my own life, my divorce, being away too much, the competing agendas and then Zackâ€™s personal tragedy and the reshooting. It just was the worst experience. It was awful.
It was everything that I didnâ€™t like about this. That became the moment where I said, â€˜Iâ€™m not doing this anymore.â€™ Itâ€™s not even about, like, Justice League was so bad. Because it could have been anything.â€
Affleck wonâ€™t be the only Batman making a comeback inÂ The Flash, asÂ Michael Keatonâ€™s Batman from the 1989 Tim Burton movie is also set to appear.
The FlashÂ will premiere on 4 November 2022.


VALORANT Player Zellsis Gets Fined By VCT For Inappropriate Gesture Caught On Stream

Professional VALORANT player for Cloud9, Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro has been slapped with a fine by the VALORANT Champions Tour after making a rude gesture to his teammates during a match against NRG.
The incident was caught on camera, but Zellsis seemed to take it all in stride when he reacted to the clip later on his stream. He burst out laughing and commented that the incident was being broadcast on the VCT’s main camera feed for the event.
“And apparently, I’m on the main stream for that sh*t, dude. That got me fined.”
When asked about his $10,000 donation goal, he joked that it wasn’t related to the fine amount, but rather just a random number saying:
 “Listen. I got a fine, I can’t say how much. Let’s just say that. The 10k is there to just be 10k, you know what I’m saying? Why did I get fined? For air-sucking d*ck.”
Don’t worry, we’ve got the clip for you right here.

While some viewers thought the fine was unnecessary, others thought Zellsis was just unlucky that the camera happened to focus on him at that moment.
One viewer said: “Can anyone explain to me why would it be something controversial enough for Riot to fine him?”
Another complained: “He coulda got away with it. Honestly so unlucky the camera was focusing on him right when he did that.”


Gran Turismo Movie Trailer Teases Rise Of Esports Gamer To Pro Racer

Sony Pictures unveiled the first full trailer for the upcoming Gran Turismo movie.
Back in November 2022, it was announced that Guardians Of The Galaxy and Shazam star Djimon Hounsou and former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner joined the cast of Gran Turismo, the live-action film adaptation from Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions based on the iconic racing game franchise.
The cast also includes Daniel Puig, Josha Stradowski, and Thomas Kretschman, as well as the previously-announced David Harbour, Archie Madekwe, Orlando Bloom and Darren Barnett. Neill Blomkamp, best known for sci-fi movies such as District 9 and Elysium, is directing the Gran Turismo movie with a script by Jason Hall (American Sniper) and Zach Baylin (King Richard).
The synopsis reads:
Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wish fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.

The Gran Turismo movie will premiere in August 2023.
The most recent game in the franchise was Gran Turismo 7, which launched for the PS4 and PS5 in March 2022 earlier this year. Check out my review of the game by heading over here.
Check out the trailer below:


Capcom Celebrates Monster Hunter World Shipping Milestone With Free In-Game Stuff

Capcom recently announced that its current meal ticket Monster Hunter World and its expansion Iceborne has shipped a combined total of over 19 million units. 15 million for the original game, and 4+ million for the expansion.
To celebrate this glorious occasion, Capcom will be giving away a “15 Million Celebration” item pack that features….

15x Ancient Potions
15x Great Sushifish Scales
15x Silver Eggs
10x Heavy Armor Spheres
5x Gold Wyverian Prints

…as well as an “Iceborne 4 Million Celebration” item pack that contains:

40x Lifepowders
10x Gourmet Vouchers
10x Heavy Armor Sphere
5x Golden Eggs
1x Celestial Wyverian Print

Talk about a boatload of generosity on Capcom’s side. You may want to claim these ASAP; this offer will last until 13th February.


Netflix Geeked Week Day 5: Dragon Age Absolution, Castlevania Nocturne & More

Netflix Geeked, Netflix’s home for all things genre entertainment, is prepping their second annual Geeked Week. Geeked Week 2022 is a free five-day virtual event celebrating Netflix’s genre series, films, and games that runs from 6 June to 10 June 2022. You can expect tons of exclusive news, new trailers, celebrity appearances and so much more.
In the meantime, you can check out the Day One announcements, Day Two announcements, Day Three announcements and Day Four announcements here.
Check out the announcements and reveals of day five below, including both games and series/movies:
Dragon Age Absolution

Dragon Age Absolution is a new animated series based on BioWare’s franchise. It premieres sometime in December 2022. The first season will consist of six episodes.
Set in Tevinter, an empire within the Dragon Age universe.
Created in collaboration with BioWare, creators of the Dragon Age video game franchise (winner of over 130+ Game of the Year awards).
Features an ensemble of new characters inspired by, and authentic to, Dragon Age lore; including elves, mages, knights, Qunari, Red Templars, demons, and other special surprises.
Created by show-runner Mairghread Scott.
Produced by Red Dog Culture House.

Castlevania Nocturne

Castlevania Nocturne is a new animated series following Richter Belmont.
It is currently in production.
The series is led by showrunner Kevin Kolde and Creator/Writer Clive Bradley and produced by Project 51 Productions with production services provided by Powerhouse Animation. Castlevania Nocturne follows Richter, a descendant of the Belmont family, popularized in the iconic Symphony of Night and Blood of Rondo Castlevania games.

meet CASTLEVANIA: NOCTURNE, a new Castlevania series following Richter Belmont #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/9lOqQLsQ8l
— Netflix Geeked @ SDCC #NetflixSDCC (@NetflixGeeked) June 10, 2022

Tekken Bloodline

Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada appeared to tell us about the upcoming animated series:

Shadow And Bone Destinies

Shadow And Bone Destinies is a narrative RPG in early development.
Too Hot To Handle

A game based on Too Hot To Handle is coming in 2023.
La Casa De Papel

It's time to put on the Dali mask. A La Casa De Papel game is on it's way to Netflix! #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/hUjTnYvjAK
— Netflix Geeked @ SDCC #NetflixSDCC (@NetflixGeeked) June 10, 2022

Developed by Killasoft, a La Casa De Papel game is on its way to Netflix.
The Queen’s Gambit Chess

Welcome to Beth Harmon’s world. Take some lessons, play puzzles and matches or compete against friends in this stunning love letter to the show.

The Cuphead Show

The Cuphead Show premieres on Netflix on 19 August 2022.

Lucky Luna

Lucky Luna is a stunning new side-scrolling platformer inspired by the Japanese folklore story ‘The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter’. Coming to Netflix this Summer.

Desta The Memories Between

Ever wondered what mix of Into the Breach, Hades, Inception and Dodgeball would look like? Wonder no more! Desta The Memories Between, from the makers of Monument Valley, is landing on Netflix later this year.

Poinpy

IT’S POINPY TIME! This crazy colorful vertical climber from the creator of Downwell, and Devolver Digital is on your Netflix app.
Two other games coming to Netflix from Devolver Digital includes Reigns Three Kingdoms and Terranil.

Dota Dragon’s Blood

Dota Dragon’s Blood Season 3 will premiere on 11 August 2022.

DOTA: DRAGON'S BLOOD BOOK 3, coming to Netflix August 11 #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/WcgmilwM8x
— Netflix Geeked @ SDCC #NetflixSDCC (@NetflixGeeked) June 10, 2022

sonic Prime

Sonic Prime premieres later in 2022.

More Games Coming To netflix Later This Year

Check out the exciting lineup of mobile games coming soon to Netflix. No ads, no extra fees, no in-app purchases. Unlimited access to exclusive games included in your membership.
Upcoming releases include:

Reigns: Three Kingdoms
Wild Things
La casa de papel
Mahjong Solitaire
Raji
Spiritfarer
Shadow and Bone: Destinies
Poinpy
Immortality
Terra Nil
Before Your Eyes
The Queen’s Gambit Chess
Nailed It! Baking Bash
Hello Kitty Happiness Parade
Lucky Luna
Oxenfree
Desta: The Memories Between
Kentucky Route Zero
Too Hot to Handle


Kakuchopurei Reviews: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

Earlier this year at the E3 2017, the world saw the merge of Super Mario and Rabbids. The Nintendo and Ubisoft coming-together reveal, has taken the internet by storm.Â Â It is interesting when two companies work together and collaborate to produce something fun and unique. However, to make two beloved franchises work and make it great is no easy feat. Although there are a few exceptions to that rules like Kingdom Hearts, most of the crazy crossover doesn’t share that fate.

Fortunately Mario X Rabbids is one of the great one.

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The story is fairly simple, the cinematic begins in the basement of an inventor who is a big fan of Nintendo who could be named at this time. She invents what looks like a VR headset that can combine two things into one. The Rabbids come in in their washing machine, take the visor and went to the Mushroom Kingdom but not before combining almost everything in the room including our favourite character Mario, Peach and Luigi. Fortunately Beep-O, the gameâ€™s robot vacuum-looking guide which is also the inventor faithful companion join in and will take Mario and friends through the Kingdom to stop the Rabbids from causing any more trouble.
On the surface, the gameplay is fairly simple and easy to learn. It basically has all the strategy games constructs of turn-based movement and cover with a variety of enemies, weapons and upgrades. It is more of an X-COM game than any Super Mario or Rabbids game you’ve played before. Once you delve into it, you’ll discover that the game puts emphasis on strategy to work with the combat system.
Players are to choose 3 characters from a total of 8 characters available for now. However, their lineup must consist of Mario and at least one Rabbids character. Each character comes with their own strengths, weaknesses and special moves. There are also traits that are shared by all characters like the reaction shots which are available to all Mario characters and shield which are available to the Rabbids.
Â There is a plethora of strategies involved in the battle. You could go all out and attack the enemies directly or you could go for cover behind a wall and shoot them from far. The shooting is less complex than most strategy games though, as there are only three types of percentages that you could achieve -100, 50, and 0.
Each character can move, attack and use one skill per turn. In addition to that, the characters can also bounce off other second characters to perform special abilities or just to extend their movement. At the beginning of the game, the difficulty is fairly easy. I have no problem winning the battle with minimal effort.
However come mid game, I found myself taking up 5 to 10 minutes to find the most strategic attacking point. Donâ€™t worry about losing battles too much though as youâ€™ll die and have to restart simply because you got a bad RNG, made a wrong movement, or just messed up. Maybe that’s the reason they offer the players Easy Mode in the beginning.
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Aside from the battle, the games also offers some exploration in between each combat zones. Here, instead of Mario, you’ll control Beep-O who will lead you around in Mushroom Kingdom. Lots of Mario games reference are present here, such as collecting red coins in a limited period of time, puzzles to solve, coins to collect, and hidden treasures to find. What annoyed me the most in the game exploration is that Mario cannot jump while exploring.
On the presentation side of this game, Kingdom Battle is unexpectedly good in terms of its cinematic and gameplay. I almost forgot that I’m playing a game and wanted more when the cinematic comes around. The animations, I dare say are similar to a Pixar movie and that itself is a joy to watch. The game is also stunning when it comes to the visuals of the gameplay.
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From beautifully detailed environment to fluid animations and charming, emotive character models, everything in Mario + Rabbids making the game looks top notch. The universe of Mario and Rabbids is a sight to behold thanks to its colorful textures which comes together with gorgeous art style. However I noticed a slight hiccup here and there while exploring in dock mode. The issues doesn’t persist as much and doesn’t really noticeable.Â
Mario X Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a pleasant surprise in everything that it tried to do. If you ask me few months ago, I would not have expected this game to leave any kind of mark in any way, shape or form. Mario X Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was easily my biggest surprise of E3. Itâ€™s a concept that came out of nowhere and lets Mario and the Rabbids do something theyâ€™ve never done before.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch and is now out in stores.
TL; DR
Positives

Easy to learn but hard to master combat system.
Exploration between battle is fun.
Stunning visuals and cinematics.

Negatives

Minor stutter on dock mode.

Mario X Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a pleasant surprise in everything that it tried to do. If you ask me few months ago, I would not have expected this game to leave any kind of mark in any way, shape or form. Mario X Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was easily my biggest surprise from E3 2017. Itâ€™s a concept that came out of nowhere and lets Mario and the Rabbids do something theyâ€™ve never done before.

SCORE : 90 /100

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom BattleÂ was reviewed on the Nintendo Switch, via review copy courtesy of Ubisoft Singapore.


The Best Visual Novel Of This Gaming Generation Just Shipped & Sold 200,000 Copies In Japan

It’s a celebration of sorts for developer Vanillaware and publisher Atlus.
13 Sentinels, a critical darling of 2020 that was robbed in The Game Awards last year, has surpassed 200,000 units in Japan in its lifetime. Both companies announced that the game surpassed 400,000 sales worldwide.
Atlus and Vanillaware shared a nifty piece of artwork to celebrate its new milestone.

That’s good news, considering how niche the game is. We gave 13 Sentinels a glowing review for its epic sci-fi plot and storyline, its engaging characters, and pretty fun real-time strategy gameplay. It also boasts an enthralling orchestra-electronica hybrid soundtrack courtesy of Hitoshi Sakimoto and his Basiscape group.


Smalland Survive The Wilds Adds New Location, Enemies & More In First Content Update

Merge Games are excited to open the doors to ‘Giant’s Fall Chapel & Crypt in the first of many content updates coming for Early Access multiplayer survival hit Smalland Survive The Wilds. The new update will open up the next chapter of the story, introducing two new NPCs, along with the new areas of the map, a deadly new enemy, a powerful sword and armour set, metal building materials and more.
Developed and published in-house, Smalland Survive The Wilds launched via Steam and Epic back in March. Following years of player anticipation, the game hit a peak of over 52k daily players in launch week, and has delivered over 1.5 million hours of viewing for Twitch streamers, inspiring hundreds of YouTube videos along the way.
Journey deep into the ruins of Giant’s Fall Chapel and brave the creeping, crawling dark of the Crypt in pursuit of ancient relics which will reveal the next chapter of the Smalland saga.
In these brand-new areas, players will experience the next chapter in the Smalland story. Meet with two brand new NPCs, the Historian and Merchant, while battling hordes of your latest enemy… the swarming Colony Spiders.
Smalland Survive The Wilds is developed and published by Merge Games. Fans can buy now on Steam and the Epic Games Store.


Master Detective Archives RAIN CODE Trailer Introduces The Game’s Characters

Publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer Too Kyo Games have released an “Introduction” trailer for the detective adventure game Master Detective Archives RAIN CODE.
Shinigami, the death god contracted to haunt protagonist Yuma, takes you through the Lucid-Noir adventure game from the creators of the Danganronpa series. A city of rain is gripped by innumerable unsolved mysteries, under the complete control of a megacorporation. Master Detectives from around the world, each possessing unique powers, must rise to the challenge of uncovering the truth. With Shinigami by his side, Yuma joins the investigation as a trainee of the detective agency.
Master Detective Archives RAIN CODE launches for the Nintendo Switch sometime in spring 2023.
Check out the trailer below:


Jesus Christ, This Game Is Indeed For Real…

Well, SOMEONE had to make a realistic messiah simulator for the PC, eventually.
Publisher PlayWay S.A and developer SimulaM announced a first-person title called I Am Jesus Christ, a “realistic simulator game inspired by stories from the New Testament of the Bible” for the PC.
The game will be (second) coming soon. Trailer for the doubting Thomases below.

Here’s the rest of the description:

“Get into old times and follow the same path of Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago. Game is covering the period from Baptizing of Jesus Christ and to Resurrection. Have you ever wondered to be like Him – one of the most privileged and powerful people in the world?”

Yes, I do. But I would also like the choice of playing “asshole Jesus”. Please let there be a feature where I can play a different kind of messiah…

“Key features:
– Open World
– Special skills
– Realistic fight with Satan
– Over 30 miracles like healing people, walking on water, calming storm, feeding people
– Baptising and getting the super power of the Holy Spirit
– Praying and increasing of Holy Spirit
– Crucifixion and Resurrection”

Darn it. Something tells me this is just a glorified walking simulator with some New Testament bible-thumping, but it’s been a while since we received an interactive game that treats its source material with respect.

I do hope they also cover his previous job as a carpenter, making furniture and tables for people before he got his powers. Nail-pounding QTEs for the win!


Dungeon Crawler Loot River Launches Next Month

SUPERHOT PRESENTS and straka.studio have announced that dungeon crawling action roguelike Loot River will launch for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam on 3 May 2022. It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass.
Set in a series of procedurally generated labyrinths, Loot River is a dungeon crawling action roguelike that combines tense, real-time combat and dark fantasy settings with spatial block-shifting. Armed with the power of the Relic, players can shift the ground beneath them, sliding floating ruins together in a series of tile puzzles. As players venture through these endless catacombs, they’ll encounter beasts, lost travelers, and bosses. These cosmic grottos offer a wealth of new weapons and gear to discover, as well as unholy knowledge to unearth for permanent upgrades.


Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Launches Next January For PS5, 2022 For PC (Update)

Update [8 December 2021]:
We reached out to PlayStation Asia and they have confirmed that they will not be giving out Uncharted movie ticket vouchers for those who purchase Uncharted Legacy Of Thieves Collection in Asian countries like Malaysia and others.
As originally announced, the special deal is limited to residents of Australia, New Zealand, the UK, or the United States.

Sony Interactive Entertainment & developer Naughty Dog recently announced the release date of the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.
The collection will feature both Uncharted 4 and Uncharted: Lost Legacy in one bundle. The PS5 version will be out on 28th January 2022. The PC version (Epic and Steam) will be out in 2022. New features in the collection include these options for graphics:

Fidelity ModeÂ â€“ For those of you who have a 4K display and want super sharp resolution above all else to enjoy the stunning environments and details the Uncharted series is known for, select Fidelity Mode and play in native 4K resolution with a 30 frames per second target framerate.
Performance ModeÂ â€“ We carried over the high framerateÂ PlayStation 4Â patch with Performance Mode, which targets a 60 frames per second frame rate.
Performance+ ModeÂ â€“ If youâ€™re all about the smoothest gameplay possible and donâ€™t mind a resolution drop, try out our first ever Performance+ Mode which targets 120 frames per second (requires a compatible 120hz display) at a 1080p resolution.

Other features include instant to near non-existent load times, Spatial 3D Audio, and DualSense wireless controller haptic feedback. Oh, and there’s no multiplayer in this collection as reported earlier.

I Own Uncharted 4 On PS4 Already. Can I Still Get This Collection On The Cheap?
Players who purchasedÂ Uncharted 4: A Thiefâ€™s End,Â Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, orÂ Uncharted 4: A Thiefâ€™s EndÂ &Â Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Digital Bundle have the option to pay US$10 / â‚¬10 to upgrade to Uncharted: Legacy Of Thieves Collection Digital Version. The upgrade will be available starting at launch on January 28, 2022. Owners of PlayStation 4 disc copies must insert them into the PlayStation 5 every time they want to download or play the PlayStation 5 digital versions.Â PlayStation game disc owners who buy the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition disc-free console will not be able to get the PlayStation 5 version for the discounted price.
Also, players in select countries can purchase or upgrade toÂ Uncharted Legacy Of Thieves CollectionÂ on PlayStation 5 via PlayStation Store and receive a voucher code for one standard ticket to see theÂ Uncharted movie in participating theatres starting from February 2022. However, you need to be a resident of Australia, New Zealand, the UK, or the United States to use this deal. No word on whether this will be available for PlayStation Asia’s side of things.


Our Favourite April Fools’ Jokes From Video Game Companies In Southeast Asia & The World

Yesterday’s April’s Fool offerings was varied, with mostly some winners here and there.
Check out the jokes & nonsense posts below; it’s mostly the ones that got a laugh out of us due to its creativity and the fact that some of them are full-fledged games.
Toge Productions
We start off with a non-joke(?); new characters for Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

AN EXTREMELY REAL, SUPER LEGIT, 100% NOT FAKE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
We collaborate with @akuparagames & @spookydoorway. Brew coffee for Detective Francis McQueen and Officer Patrick Dooley on Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly??
Coming on April 20th, 2023 to PC & consoles! pic.twitter.com/jKU10FZIlT
— Toge Productions ? Coffee Talk Ep. 2 Coming Soon! (@togeproductions) April 1, 2023

Sega
Here’s another joke(?) product from Sega: a Sonic The Hedgehog visual novel.

We hee-ard the role of company mascot is open… https://t.co/ddLqxstNEv pic.twitter.com/dSiIZD3SbH
— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) March 31, 2023

This was followed up with a response from subsidiary Atlus, known for the Shin Megami Tensei RPGs.

We hee-ard the role of company mascot is open… https://t.co/ddLqxstNEv pic.twitter.com/dSiIZD3SbH
— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) March 31, 2023

110 Industries
The company that published Wanted: Dead has this: a retro-gaming offer.

We are thrilled to announce that Wanted: Dead will be available on PS2! Attention! This limited edition comes out on only 10 DVDs ?
?? Wanted: Dead | #WantedDead #110Industries #Soleil pic.twitter.com/Usth5H4ODF
— Wanted: Dead | 110 Industries (@110industries) April 1, 2023

The Behemoth

Can we offer you an egg in this trying time?*Results may vary greatly depending on printer temperament* pic.twitter.com/qFV5nhryyV
— The Behemoth (@thebehemoth) April 1, 2023

Bloober Team

Exciting news! We're opening a museum in LA dedicated to horror enthusiasts and our loyal fans. Experience attractions like the Painter's workshop, Observer's interrogation room, and Marianne's apartment. Plus, a stunning Spirit World-esque panorama of LA. Opening Oct. 2023. pic.twitter.com/Vosmv7LuwZ
— Bloober Team (@BlooberTeam) April 1, 2023

Dotemu
The folks behind the publishing of Streets of Rage 4, Windjammers 2, and TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge has some words about how people are pronouncing their name.

Every time you call us "DotEmu" is a step towards this becoming our new logo ? pic.twitter.com/XyYGEYMEUc
— Dotemu (@Dotemu) April 1, 2023

Limited Run Games
A Night Trap joke? Sure, it’s long overdue.

There's got to be a better way to watch the hit FMV classic Night Trap on the go, right?
Now, take Night Trap with you on the Game Boy Advance! Pre-order this video release this weekend ONLY: https://t.co/NVMUtSBBLT pic.twitter.com/KSKllWWOUT
— Limited Run Games (@LimitedRunGames) April 1, 2023

Media Molecule

Announcing: Mm Picks! ?
We’re delighted to be partnering with NomCom to provide the perfect accessory for the rock n’ roll dreamers in your life! pic.twitter.com/LDGPjhquH1
— Media Molecule (@mediamolecule) April 1, 2023

Ubisoft

…Does this helmet make my head look big? ? #AssassinsCreed pic.twitter.com/T7ee7d1HPg
— Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) April 1, 2023

Wayforward

We are excited to announce the next Mighty Switch Force adventure! Help Officer Wagon defeat the sinister rogue AI in…Mighty Switch Force: Art Inspector! Coming this April! pic.twitter.com/AeLM9EkMPi
— WayForward (@WayForward) April 1, 2023

Xbox

Take your time to decide ? pic.twitter.com/M0cYXfbVpP
— Halo (@Halo) April 1, 2023

DNF Duel
The DNF Duel devs introduced a number of joke characters like a chibi Berserker to the King of Dragons Bakal.

<Bakal, the King of Dragons>
Also known as the Dragon Tyrant Bakal, who once dominated Empyrean.
While unable to jump, his Super Amor effect is always on. pic.twitter.com/ZPIx3HxHQ1
— DNF Duel EN (@DNFDuel_EN) April 1, 2023

<Neo: Vagabond – Pixel>
The very first pixel-style character in DNF Duel
Your attacks will randomly miss her. pic.twitter.com/kfhg2q0vmB
— DNF Duel EN (@DNFDuel_EN) April 1, 2023

<Berserker – Chibi>
Just dropped by from Match Room
High-altitude attacks against him don’t seem like a good plan. pic.twitter.com/RP1ZaYKCRg
— DNF Duel EN (@DNFDuel_EN) April 1, 2023

Persona Theory Games
Due to the popularity of Genshin Impact and its gacha offers, Persona Theory went ahead with this Kabaret joke post.

Dear Dwellers, the event wishes "Monsters of Kabaret" will be available on April 1st!
See more details here: https://t.co/cJuWHdXwoB#Kabaret pic.twitter.com/jc3lcwxoV3
— Kabaret ? – OUT APRIL 5TH (@personatheorymy) April 1, 2023

Do you know what isn’t a joke? This Kabaret interview we published on 1st April. Game’s coming out on 5th April.


Police Confirms No ‘Active Threat’ Of Mass Shooting At Twitch HQ

Two mass shootings recently happened in the United States so it’s not too alarming to see Americans being very anxious about more of them happening. According to Business Insider, several Twitch employees came across a tweet threatening to perform a shooting at the Twitch headquarters in San Francisco.
According to a company representative, they became of aware of the threat on Tuesday 6 August 2019 and employees were given the option to work from home on Wednesday 7 August 2019.
A picture of the Twitch HQ in San Fransisco. Photo from Business Insider
The San Fransisco Police Department (SFPD) quickly responded to the issue and by Wednesday afternoon, they determined that there was no longer an “active threat” at Twitch HQ.

â€œWe donâ€™t have any suspect or know how credible the threat is at this time,â€
– Officer Adam Lobsinger, San Fransisco Police Deparment.
Investigation of the matter has been passed to the SFPD’s special investigations department.