How Fallout 76’s Microtransactions Look Like

Yes, you heard right. The single-player CRPG Fallout series is not only getting a multiplayer-esque prequel called Fallout 76 that’s coming out in the next two weeks but is also getting microtransactions. Players will have the benefit of paying real money to buy the game’s in-game currency called Atoms -not yet anyway if we’re talking about the beta.
But will this give players an advantage? Not quite, said Bethesda’s Pete Hines. He told GameSpot that players can spend money “on whatever the hell it is because they don’t have enough Atoms.” He assured that it will not be a “I’m now better playing against other players because I spent money” situation.

“It’s not pay-to-win. And it’s not loot crates.”

Atom Bomb Baby
Since Atoms can be bought now, fans and players are probably wondering how much they are in real money. Some leaks and listings have surfaced:

GameStop’s Ireland website is listingÂ â‚¬5/US$5 for 500 Atoms andÂ â‚¬40 for 5,000 Atoms.
What can you get with the Atoms? Based on the top and bottom screencap, it all points towards cosmetics. You can buy new emotes to communicate with players, special frames for photo mode, and visual flourishes for your custom characters in the Atomic Shop.

The most expensive item is a Nuka Cola Stash for 700 Atoms. It’s just a skin for your already-existing stash box that’s used to house your extra items and crafting materials.
Like F2P games, you can earn these Atoms by completing in-game activities; these include crafting a gun for the first time or discovering certain locations and spots.

On a related note,Â Bethesda said that all of Fallout 76’s updates will be free. Much like the Overwatch model, Fallout 76 will rely on Atom purchases as its lifeblood to keep the game afloat post-launch.
Just like in most MMOs and F2P games, you can choose to stand out by either grinding for Atoms or just flat-out pay money for it. Guess all that data from Fallout Shelter means Bethesda is trying out this safe method of getting customers to pay more than the US$60 retail fee for the game.
We’ll find out on 14th November and in a few months if it’s worth all of the hassle.


Go Westeros: The Stark Siblings & The Other Greyjoy About The End & Spoiler Braids

Our Game of Thrones Season 8 lead-up coverage to the season premiere on April 15 (GMT+8 time) continues with this instalment of Go Westeros.
Today, we focus on the actresses who play the Stark sisters Arya and Sansa: Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner. We also get a bit of insight from Gemma Whelan who plays Yara Greyjoy, brother to the tortured Theon Greyjoy, just to keep the theme of siblings and relatives consistent here.
There will be spoilers from the 7 seasons of the show abound, so…

First up: is the cast sick of being around each other? Not really. According to an official HBO interview transcript, Maisie Williams said that they’ve been so close that they are always having dinner together.

“It’s actually just been really lovely. For Sophie and I, it was our first gig, really exciting but the established actors have always, always been really lovely. It will be interesting to see how we stay in touch.”
The group read sessions during pre-production was also emotional for the two. “[Everyone] was there,” said Maisie. “Producers, heads of department. They were all there and it was emotional.” Sophie added that the majority of readthroughs did not have this big of a turnout.
Capping It All Off
So how will everyone’s story arc play out? Gemma’s is the most basic: she starts out Season 8 by being on a boat as Euron Greyjoy’s captive. Her story arc is whether her brother, the same one who gave her quite a fingering, is going to save her ass. Which he totally should but this is a dark fantasy story we’re talking about here.

“The horse thing with Theon. That’d be my introduction â€“ itâ€™s always been the scene most people ask me about. “

Sophie and Maisie can’t talk much about how their arcs will be like, but they did share how their characters changed throughout the years. ”
“The scene that changed how I saw the show was first season episode nine,” said Sophie, “Ned’s death and it was just like, “It’s not going to be that kind of show. It’s going to be this kind of show.” For my character, the scene where she kills Ramsay was like, “That’s Sansa.” What about you?””
Maisie said that every woman in the show is finally coming into their own. “One, thatâ€™s been not very predictable. Two, it just makes a lot of sense. When you read into the show and you read into their storylines and how people have been playing the game, the five women on top have really deserved to be there.”

“That was something that we’d hoped for but the fact that the show’s really going that way is just so powerful, unlike lots of other shows.”

Sophie did share a bit about her harrowing experiences with her final few scenes. “[After a long stretch,] we were shooting this scene in Spain. Everyone else could have an ice vest except for me because my costume is so tight. I was just begging for them to call wrap. Then they called it and they made this speech and I just burst into tears and I was like inconsolable for hours and hours and hours after. I was just a wreck.”
Not just physically, but emotionally. After doing this show for 8 long seasons for the past 9 years, you start to feel a lot more invested with the people behind the whole project. “Without those fans,” Gemma added, “the show doesn’t mean anything, does it? They’re hugely important.”
What About Them Script Leaks?
And to confirm everyone’s thoughts about the secretive nature of Season 8, the script to the final season did come in a self-destructing app according to Sophie. “It all goes away after 24 hours or something like that. All the secrecy is something you have to come to terms with.” She added that even something as small as braids in her hair is considered a spoiler plot point the hardcore fans can unravel.

“[The] makeup team would be like, “You cannot leave with that braid in your hair. We have to take it out.” Because people will read into it and find some spoilers with just a braid. It’s crazy.”

Game of Thrones Season 8 will be out 15 April, Monday at 9am on HBO (Astro Channel 411/431 HD).Â


That Mass Effect-Inspired Porn RPG Broke US$2 Million On Kickstarter

Sex sells, whether it’s prioritizing female streamers on your livestream platform or adding boob physics to your fighting games. Nowhere is this adage more apparent in the latest Kickstarter project from FOW Interactive, called Subverse, which has now gone beyond the US$2 million threshold as this time of typing. With both hands, don’t worry.
As reported earlier, Subverse is a PC game that mixes RPG, shmups, and eroge visual novels in one slick CGI package. You play as a Captain who commands a crew of the sexiest and deadliest female scientists, androids, and warriors in the galaxy. Just like James Tiberius Kirk, you will explore the final frontier that is space and bang a lot of multi-coloured humanoid aliens, crew members and outerworldly denizens.

For those not in the know about FOW Interactive, they are renowned for making CG porn of game characters on Newgrounds and possibly for other sites cashing in on their expertise in jiggle physics. It’s the company’s next logical step in making their entertainment expertise a little more interactive.
How significant is this 2019 endeavour? To put things into perspective:

There are only 18 crowdfunded games in existence (out of 12,868 just in Kickstarter alone) that have pulled in more money than Subverse. These include Star Citizen and Double Fine Adventure.
Star Citizen and the likes are catering to a pretty broad audience. Subverse is considered a niche eroge title like your 90s C’s Ware and Guiltysoft titles.
From 2016 onwards, no video game has ever pulled in US$2 million+ on Kickstarter.
About 52k people are contributing money towards Subverse, showing that there is indeed a market for an erotica title with some strategy RPG/shmup-clicking action to go along with your other type of clicking behind closed doors.

In short, the answer to the Kickstarter page’s question – “Are we alone in this universe? What is out there? More importantlyâ€¦Â can we bone it?”Â is pretty much a “hell yes”. From 52,000 backers who want to get their Mass Erect.


The Witcher Season 2 Teases First Look At Iconic Location

The Witcher Season 2 is perhaps one of the most highly-anticipated TV series in 2021. While it has yet to receive a release date or release window, Netflix has released another brief teaser with interesting split-second shots from the upcoming second season of the series.
One of those flashing shots shows our first look at an iconic location from the books and games; Kaer Morhen. For those unfamiliar, Kaer Morhen is a fortress and one of the last remaining Witcher schools. It’s no longer active but it was where Geralt and several other fellow Witchers (Eskel, Lambert and CoÃ«n) were trained by the legendary Vesemir, as well as where Ciri will also be trained.
Vesemir will be portrayed by Kim Bodnia, while Eskel, Lambert and CoÃ«n will be played by Basil Eidenbenz, Paul Bullion and Yasen Atour, respectively.

Perhaps we’ll finally receive a release date during the WitcherCon event, which will take place on 9 July 2021. You can check out the full teaser below, or head on over here for the other Ciri-focused teaser revealed during Netflix Geeked Week:

What does destiny have in store for Geralt of Rivia in Season 2? Here's a clue. pic.twitter.com/u1uXAnzUfG
— The Witcher (@witchernetflix) June 18, 2021


Prey Is The Best Predator Movie Since The Originals

It’s been four years since the disappointing The Predator in 2018, but Prey is here to perhaps finally redeem the franchise. Prey is set in the Comanche Nation in the 18th century over 300 years ago. It focuses on Naru, a strong Comanche woman who has been raised in the shadow of the hunters in her tribe and who will be facing the Predator this time around.
Prey is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, best known for directing 2016’s 10 Cloverfield Lane with a cast comprised almost entirely of Native and First Nation’s talent, including Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Stormee Kipp, Michelle Thrush, and Julian Black Antelope, as well as Dane DiLiegro as the Predator.
Amber Midthunder as Naru in 20th Century Studios’ PREY, exclusively on Hulu. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
The movie focuses on Amber Midthunder’s Naru, who wants to prove that she can be as much of a hunter as the men in her Comanche tribe. Her relationship with her brother, Dakota Beaver’s Taabe, forms the emotional crux of the movie. The movie is just slightly longer than an hour and 30 minutes, so that means a brisk and fast pace that keeps viewers in suspense. You definitely won’t be bored while watching this movie. A Predator movie doesn’t have to be a comedy or full of unnecessary dialogue (*cough The Predator cough*).
It’s clear that Dan Trachtenberg’s experience with 10 Cloverfield Lane was instrumental in making the suspenseful and thrilling moments in Prey work. It’s one of several ways that Prey is a lot like the original 1987 movie. The movie’s synopsis is exactly what you get with this movie. Prey’s setting provides a good opportunity for a low-tech and back-to-basics Predator movie, just like the original Predator was back in 1987. Prey strives to recreate that same feeling, but the movie doesn’t just repeat the original movie.
Harlan Kywayhat as Itsee in 20th Century Studios’ PREY, exclusively on Hulu. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
What’s interesting is that the cast of characters speaks a mix of English and Comanche. However, the Comanche lines aren’t translated in the subtitles, similar to how they’re not translated in other movies like 2021’s West Side Story. Also, if you’ve ever wanted to see the Predator fight against other natural animal predators, there’s a lot of that going on here as well. This is the Predator at his most primal and feral. The appeal of the whole premise is this; can you defeat an alien Predator without advanced technology? It’s the classic David versus Goliath situation. What can bows and arrows and tomahawks do against a Predator? A lot, it seems.
The movie doesn’t skimp on the gore, so fans of the franchise will be happy, especially after The Predator. I won’t spoil anything specific but part of the fun in watching Prey for fans are the variations and twists on iconic Predator weapons. One of them has been revealed in promotional materials, like this awesome shield-like gauntlet equipment. You’ll be surprised at what this Predator can do with that shield. But yes, there’s blood and gore galore for fans, so you don’t have to worry about the movie being too tame. This is a Predator movie through and through.
Dane DiLiegro as the Predator in 20th Century Studios’ PREY, exclusively on Hulu. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
In addition, something happens in the third act that spices things up. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that Prey has perhaps the best climax in a Predator movie since the first two films in the franchise. After the disappointment that was 2018’s The Predator (with its overly comedic tone and messy plot), Prey definitely delivers what we’ve come to expect from the franchise’s early heydays. This bodes well for the future of the franchise moving forward.
FINAL SCORE: 90/100
We received an early screener of Prey courtesy of Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia. Prey is slated to premiere today on 5 August 2022 on Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia.


Resident Evil Re:Verse Delayed To 2022

Capcom just announced that it’s delaying its multiplayer action game Resident Evil Re:Verse, which comes free with Resident Evil Village.
This may have a lot to do with the betas not getting the intended reception. In April, after its open beta, the company said it will delay the game to July. And now, they’re delaying the game yet again to 2022.
“Resident Evil Re:Verse is being moved to 2022 so that the team can continue working to deliver a smooth gameplay experience. We will share updated launch details at a later time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
For players who purchased a physical version of Resident Evil Village, we recommend that you keep track of the included Resident Evil Re:Verse download code or add it to your account now so that you are ready to play when the game launches next year.”

For players who purchased a physical version of Resident Evil Village, we recommend that you keep track of the included Resident Evil Re:Verse download code or add it to your account now so that you are ready to play when the game launches next year.
— Resident Evil (@RE_Games) July 15, 2021

Well, at least Capcom is taking their time in making this free multiplayer mode better than in the open beta. At the very least, you can at least play RE Village for the fourth or fifth time on the hardest difficulty. For more on that sequel, check out our review and guides.


Peacemaker Episode 8 Breakdown & Easter Eggs Explained

The eighth and final episode of PeacemakerÂ Season 1 is now streaming on HBO GO and HBO Max. Iâ€™ll be discussing heavy spoilers so if you havenâ€™t seen it or want to avoid spoilers, nowâ€™s your chance to stop reading.
The series will explore the origins of the character that Cena first portrayed in James Gunnâ€™s 2021 film,Â The Suicide Squad, which is already currently available on HBO GO.Â PeacemakerÂ isÂ a compellingly vainglorious man who believes in peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it.
The series also stars Danielle Brooks as Adebayo, Freddie Stroma as Vigilante, Jennifer Holland as Harcourt, Steve Agee as Economos, Chukwudi Iwuji as Murn, and Robert Patrick as Auggie Smith.
In the meantime, you can check out my breakdown of the ending and easter eggs inÂ The Suicide SquadÂ byÂ heading over 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 6Â and Episode 7 here.

Justice League Mention

Danielle Brooks’ Leota Adebayo mentions it when she’s calling Amanda Waller, her mother.
This is the first time that the Justice League has been mentioned in this series. In fact, this might be the first time that the term has ever been used in DCEU (DC Extended Universe). I could be wrong, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone in any of the DECU movies actually mention the Justice League.
Green Arrow Exists In The DCEU

Another superhero was mentioned and this time it’s Green Arrow, which is interesting because we’ve never had a Green Arrow appear or mentioned in the DECU before, despite the appearance of Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Dinah Lance in 2020’s Birds Of Prey movie. This confirms that he exists in the DCEU.
Kaiju Refers To Starro The Conqueror From 2021’s The Suicide Squad

Steve Agee’s John Economos runs from the aliens’ “cow” after seeing its massive size. It looks like he’s still traumatized by his experience in 2021’s The Suicide Squad, in which they fought a giant alien starfish Starro The Conqueror. They commonly referred to Starro as a “kaiju” in that movie.
Probably A Dig At Captain America

Peacemaker doesn’t normally use a shield, so it’s probably intentional on James Gunn’s part to let Peacemaker use a shield in this final battle. In the comics, Peacemaker is already similar to Marvel’s US Agent in a way, who’s willing to do almost anything for peace and freedom.
Vigilante & Harcourt Get Shot

Both Vigilante and Harcourt get shot, but Adebayo saves Harcourt from getting taken over by a butterfly.

The Butterflies Just Want To Save Humanity From Itself

Goff reveals that the butterflies never wanted to take over the Earth, but they were trying to save humanity by “making their choices for them” no matter how many lives they have to take.
The Justice League Shows Up

At the end of the battle after killing the butterflies’ “cow”, the Justice League shows up.Â Jason Momoa and Ezra Miller are the only ones who reprise their roles as Aquaman and The Flash, respectively. Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot didn’t, so we only see silhouettes of Superman and Wonder Woman.

Aquaman even freaking says the F-word to The Flash. Thank you, James Gunn!

Adebayo Reveals the Existence of Task Force X And The Suicide Squad To The World

Now the whole world knows about Amanda Waller and Task Force X. This will bring huge ramifications to the DCEU moving forward.
Viola Davis Reprises Role As Amanda Waller

We catch a glimpse of Amanda Waller’s reaction to the reveal of Task Force X to the world, with Viola Davis reprising her role.
Vigilante, Harcourt And Even Goff Are Still Alive

Both Vigilante and Harcourt are still alive, but surprisingly, even Goff is still alive as well.

Season 2 Already Confirmed

The ending of the Season 1 finale doesn’t really tease anything about the future, but the series has already been renewed for Season 2, as announced by James Gunn yesterday.
It might be a while before Peacemaker Season 2 comes out though, considering that James Gunn is still busy with Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 right now.
Until then, excelsior!


The Devs Seem To Be Loving PS5 Specs So Far

In response to Microsoft announcing the specs for Xbox Series X, Sony revealed the specs for their own next-gen console several days ago. However, the presentation was overly-technical for many normal gamers/consumers, who found it confusing and unclear.
On the other hand, game developers seem to really like what they’re hearing about the PS5 so far.
First up is The Order 1886 developer Ready At Dawn Studios founder and CTO Andrea Passino. According to him, the PS5 is so much more than simply its pure specs, and that it will be “one of the most revolutionary, inspired home consoles ever designed”.

Dollar bet: within a year from its launch gamers will fully appreciate that the PlayStation 5 is one of the most revolutionary, inspired home consoles ever designed, and will feel silly for having spent energy arguing about “teraflops” and other similarly misunderstood specs. ðŸ˜˜
â€” Andrea Pessino (@AndreaPessino) March 19, 2020
Another is Naughty Dog’s The Last Of Us Part 2 co-director (and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy director) Kurt Margenau, who said that the PS5’s SSD will mark a big leap for future games, especially PlayStation first-party exclusives. He’d certainly know, considering where and what he’s worked on.

Still tripping about this #PS5 SSD spec. Like, people donâ€™t even know how big of a leap in terms of game design can be made, especially for 1st party that doesnâ€™t have to design to lowest common denominator. By far the biggest leap in my career. Canâ€™t wait.
â€” Kurt Margenau (@kurtmargenau) March 19, 2020
Other developers have also echoed the same sentiment; that the PS5 SSD will be a literal game-changer, breaking current-gen limitations for bigger and better games. These include The Last Of Us Part 2 co-director Anthony Newman, Promethean AI founder Andrew Maximov, and former Insomniac Games employee James Cooper.
Here’s what they all said:

Most crucial part of the @cerny presentation imo. The SSD in the PS5 (and all the associated IO hardware) is going to fundamentally change how we design videogames by removing limitations we’ve been working around the last two gens. https://t.co/XDcj2BJ5gV
â€” Anthony Newman (@BadData_) March 18, 2020

Just saw the new @PlayStation #PS5 presentation. Great job @cerny! Since I routinely have to explain to people why I’m excited for an SSD for rendering I thought I’d write a little thread to explain. Case in point: Uncharted 1 to Last of Us transition: pic.twitter.com/4Q75NEuigy
â€” Andrew Maximov (@_ArtIsAVerb) March 18, 2020

In theory, the #PS5â€™s SSD means developers can worry a little less about level streaming and memory micro-management which is a huge time sink late on in the dev cycle and the source of many bugs. This means it might actually help to reduce crunch! ðŸ‘
â€” James Cooper (@_James_Cooper) March 19, 2020
Last but not least, Borderlands franchise developer Gearbox Software co-founder and CEO Randy Pitchford also voiced out his approval of the PS5 on his personal Twitter account.

This is great stuff. Iâ€™m very excited about that I/O https://t.co/rRz5efceMJ
â€” Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) March 18, 2020
Despite being weaker in terms of raw power (and number of Teraflops) when compared with the Xbox Series X, it looks like the PS5 is already winning the hearts of developers before it even launches. That bodes well for Sony’s next-gen console, but it’s still too early to say for sure.
For instance, Sony themselves don’t even seem like they’re sure about the full extent of the PS5’s backwards compatibility, even though it’s already slated to launch in about eight or nine months at this point.
In case you missed it, you can read all aboutÂ the specs and technical details of the PS5 here. In the meantime,Â head on over here to check out all our other PS5-related news and feature articles.


Here’s How You Can Sign Up For The eRacing Grand Prix SEA

Kuala Lumpur was chosen as the inaugural host for the eRacing Grand Prix SEA.Â The eRacing Grand Prix SEA aims to help virtual racers develop their potential and become stars in motor racing.
Now, you can sign up for the Grand Prix and race your way to the top. Thankfully, the organisers have included this handy flowchart for interested players to sign up.

Just head on to the official website here and follow the steps above. The first event will happen on 22 June at Sunway Putra, according to Alex Yoong.

The eRacing Grand Prix SEA is a unique sector of esports. There’s nothing like it in the industry. Why? Because players who will drive for the esports teams are potential picks for actual race teams. This is because the only game where the skills can be transferred to real-life situations is racing, as Alex Yoong, founder of Axle Motorsports, pointed out. Hence the hashtag of #virtualtoreality.

With the support of the government, especially the Ministry of Youth and Sports, this is surely signs of strong growth of esports as well as motorsports in the region.


Source: Cloud9KongDoo to Merge Roster With GC Busan

According to ESPNÂ Â and sources close to them, Cloud9KongDoo who will be representing London in the upcoming Overwatch League has acquired the full Overwatch roster of APEX S4 champions, GC Busan. This development follows reported disagreements between the Cloud9 organization and several players from the team formerly known as KongDoo Panthera. Following Cloud9’s takeover of KongDoo Panthera in preparation for the Overwatch League, it was widely believed that the newly rebranded entity, now known as Cloud9 KongDoo would consist of the full roster of KongDoo Panthera.
However it will not be the case. Due to contract disputes,Â  Kang “Void” Jun-woo and An “wakawaka” Jee-ho will not sign with the new team. While Cloud9 declined to comment, sources indicate that “Void” repeatedly missed team practice and made relocation demands which Cloud9 refuse to comply with. “wakawaka”, on the other hand was reportedly more interested in joining KSV eSports, the owner of the Seoul Overwatch League slot – possibly for a spot in their roster.
GC Busan are the new superpower in the Korean Overwatch scene after defeating S2 and S3 winners, Lunatic-Hai, S3 runners-up C9 KongDoo and S2 runners-up RunAway en route to winning APEX Season 4 last weekend.

With the acquisition, Cloud9 KongDoo signed rising DPS stars; Park “Profit” Joon-Yeong and Lee “Hooreg” Dong-Eun; Tank main, Hong “Gesture” Jae-Hee; Supports Jo “HaGoPeun” Hyeon-Woo and Jung “Closer” Won-Sik and Flex Sung “WOOHYAL” Seung-Hyun to contracts to participate in the Overwatch League. They alsoÂ  snapped up free agents Kim “Fury” Jun-Ho and Jong-Seok “NUS” Kim.
The sextet from GC Busan and the free agents will merge with four members of the current Cloud9 Kongdoo lineup – DPS specialists, Kim “birdring” Ji-hyuk, Kim “Rascal” Dong-jun, Tank main Baek “Fissure” Chan-hyung and the sole remaining Support, Seung “Bdosin” Choi-tae to form a 12-man lineup for the Overwatch League.
With this merge, the upcoming Overwatch League will see players from at least four premier Korean teams competing, with Team Seoul’s Lunatic-Hai, Team New York with LW Blue and Cloud9 KongDoo’s recent formation of the KongDoo Panthera – GC Busan hybrid.Â Overwatch League is set to kick off next year, with its pre-season starting December 6. The twelve teams participating have til 30th October to finalize their roster. We will be bringing you all the latest news about Overwatch League so keep it locked on to Kakuchopurei.com


This Overwatch & Elon Musk Tweet Is Riling People Up; Here’s Why

About a few hours ago, Overwatch replied to a recent tweet from entrepreneur Elon Musk about buffing TorbjÃ¶rn’sÂ turrets.

Hey, @elonmusk. We heard you like rockets… https://t.co/RhmsfOq7Gp pic.twitter.com/dBISoIvsX1
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) October 14, 2020

A harmless tweet, sure, given Overwatch’s popularity, Blizzard’s status quo as a bigwig games maker, and Elon Musk being a world-famous engineer, businessman, and philanthropist. However, that tweet received quite a bit of backlash.

The company that banned people for mentioning Hong Kong is sucking up to the billionaire who denies COVID is a thing worth dealing with because we are in the worst, dumbest timeline https://t.co/ciwv2w7VtT
— Chris Franklin (@Campster) October 14, 2020

Overwatch. I love you. But please don't associate yourself with such filth.
— CapitanAzteca77 (@CapitanAzteca77) October 14, 2020

How about to buff Bolivia with a coup after lithium, with a pint of human rights violation? This was a very bad clout-seeking take imo pic.twitter.com/n4GMiR1Fer
— Allan Mendes (@umceuazul) October 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/otistheg/status/1316197574546726912
Why the hate? Well, it’s less on the actual game and its needed buffs. There’s no way in heck Blizzard will just wreck their carefully-balanced game with nonsense like this. It probably has to do with the following:
-Blizzard has been under a lot of flak due to events involving them censoring Hong Kong and banning Hearthstone players & costers for voicing their opinions regarding the 2019 Hong Kong extradition bill and the subsequent riots.
-Elon Musk, for all that he has done, has some rather interesting (and complicating) views & practices. Like downplaying the severity of COVID-19 this year.Â And the fact that his company SpaceX is open to selling their tech to weapons companies and to the Pentagon, which means they are fine selling weapons and tools of mass murder to the highest bidder in the grand scheme of things. How does philanthropy work within this context again?
Long story short: it’s the subjects who are conversing with each other on Twitter rather than the tweet itself. It’s a divisive topic, sure, but were it not for all this context, this tweet would just have been harmless as it is. Then again, any publicity is good publicity as far as Blizzard is concerned.


The PUBG Mobile BoBoiBoy Collab Is Now Live

PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, has officially launched its in-game collaboration with popular Malaysian 3D animated series BoBoiBoy, produced by MONSTA. The Press Conference was held at Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) Mid Valley, as the venue partner.
The PUBG MOBILE x BoBoiBoy collaboration will be split into two (2) phases in October 2022 and January 2023. Phase 1 will focus on core gameplay aesthetics and events whereas Phase 2 will focus more on character development and community building.
From 10 to 31 October 2022 (Phase 1), PUBG MOBILE players will be able to access exclusive BoBoiBoy content such as the BoBoiBoy Elemental Rush event which allows users to collect and fuse the 7 core elements from the BoBoiBoy 3D-animated series to redeem exclusive in-game items including Backpack, Helmet, Parachute, Ornament, Graffiti Spray and Avatar Frame.
In January 2023 (Phase 2), PUBG MOBILE will release two (2) exclusive characters inspired by the heroes BoBoiBoy and Fang. In collaboration with MONSTA, PUBG MOBILE will focus on character development by organizing a nationwide Voice Search contest to find the official voice within the community for the exclusive characters.

Adil Hisham, Marketing Manager for PUBG MOBILE, Malaysia, said:
“We are thrilled to collaborate with BoBoiBoy and the MONSTA family. For PUBG MOBILE, we strongly believe MONSTA has become more than an animation studio but rather a universe of creativity Our goal has always been to position PUBG MOBILE as a game that’s made for Malaysians, hence the arrival of our favorite local super hero. We are very excited to put “the power in your hands” via PUBG MOBILE, the most popular battle royale game in the world.”
BoBoiBoy is a famous brand amongst kids and teens with a huge fan base both inside and outside of Malaysia. The titular character BoBoiBoy gains his 7 Elemental Powers in the 3D-animated series to fight bad aliens and to protect the galaxy.
MONSTA’s Head of Brand & International Sales, Mr. Faiz Zainal Aabidin, said:
“We had just recently celebrated our 13th anniversary this year. It is an exciting time for MONSTA as we work together with one of the biggest mobile games in Malaysia. By partnering with PUBG MOBILE, we hope this collaboration will bring a refreshing gameplay to both the PUBG MOBILE players and the fans of BoBoiBoy.
The PUBG MOBILE X BoBoiBoy collaboration will be released in 8 countries; Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Hong Kong and Taiwan. We’re looking forward for all gamers to experience using the iconic Elemental Power and to collect customized in game items.”
To cultivate the fandom of the two universes, PUBG MOBILE and MONSTA unveiled an upcoming takeover of TS Law Tower located in central Kuala Lumpur which takes their seismic collaboration to greater heights. Fans of PUBG MOBILE and BoBoiBoy can experience the viewing from 17 to 30 October 2022.
Check out the trailer and pictures from the event below:


Microids To Make A Totally Spies! Game For Consoles & PC

Microids just announced that they’re teaming up with Banijay Kids and Family to make a brand-new video game based on the popular cartoon Totally Spies! It’s set to come out in 2024 for consoles and PC, so mark your calendars!
So, what’s the game all about? Well, according to Microids, you’ll get to play as the three badass secret agents – Sam, Clover, and Alex – and join forces to save the world from a new villain. Sounds pretty exciting, right?
Microids CEO Stephane Longeard said in a press release that they’re committed to doing justice to the beloved Totally Spies! brand and create a game that fans will love. And Banijay Kids and Family’s new business and strategic alliances director Annick Bizet added that they’re thrilled to work with Microids and bring the Totally Spies! universe to life in a captivating game.
All in all, it looks like we’re in for a treat next year with the return of the Totally Spies! series and the launch of this exciting new video game. Can’t wait!


Genshin Impact Has Three More Inazuma Heroines Incoming

The Genshin Impact Twitter account has revealed a few brand new faces for its upcoming updates & Inazuma content.
First up is one of the most-anticipated Inazuma character Ayaka. She was leaked in Genshin Impact fansites a while back, but now her reveal and profile are made public. As we know, she’s a Cryo swordwielder and the daughter of the Yashiro Commission’s Kamisato Clan.

Next up is Sayu, Shiyuumatsu-Ban’s resident ninja. She has an attachment that looks like a raccoon’s tail. She’s an Anemo user.

Last but not least is Yoimiya the Frolicking Flame. She’s the owner of Naganohara Fireworks, she wields the Pyro element, and she’s a bow user.

Their respective banners have yet to be announced. We’re also not sure whether Sayu and Yoimiya are 4-star characters or 5. Probably the former, since Ayaka needs to take centerstage in that rank. In any case, we have a new Anemo and Pyro user players can gacha to their heart’s content in the far future.


KKP Best Of 2020: Game #4

For more 2020 gaming goodness, head here.
#4: Cyberpunk 2077 (PC, Xbox Series, PS5)

CD Projekt Red’s magnum opus CRPG of 2020 is obviously an undercooked broth that needs more time on the stove if December’s many game-related headlines are of any indication. Heck, it’s hard to excuse the fiasco the company has put itself into, what with the years of crunch on the title and how it handled the launch and post-launch bits.
Still, you can’t discount the game’s many, many positives in its story, free-form gameplay, oodles of lore and narrative elements, and its aesthetics focused on hyper-sexualized culture and corporate exploitation. A game that, when it runs smoothly, is one of 2020’s most immersive and ambitious open-world RPGs that hits all the right story beats & emotional notes, from the Japantown chase to even the many endings at your fingertips. Assuming you put in the work doing sidequests, that is.
You’ll laugh, cry, and wince at the side stories involving Delamain, River’s nephew, and one involving a convict claiming to be the next messiah. You’ll miss Panam, Judy, Takemura, and Keanu Reeves Johnny Silverhand when your adventure ends.
Cyberpunk 2077 is a definite must-try for everyone who’s got the right machine to run it, be it a PC or any of the next-gen consoles. This 70/100 game would be an actual 90/100 title assuming CDPR get their act right in the next few months.


Genshin Impact Beginner Guide: How To Get The Most Out Of Adventuring In Teyvat

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play online JRPG that you can jump into right now. But while the Mihoyo-developed game is installing onto your device of choice – PC, PS4, your mobile phone- why not read up on what to expect first before diving right in?
We’re here to sort you out in the game’s early stages so that you can prevent Teyvat’s own Age of Calamity while you forge a link between worlds: yours and the game’s. While you’re at it, do check out our starter character & gacha guide that will help save your hard-earned currency for better things. With that said, here are your basic tips.
Balance Your Exploration & Story Campaign Completion

We won’t lie: the world of Genshin Impact is huge and chock-filled with hidden secrets, puzzles, mini-games, and bosses. While its inspiration is clear as day from the mountain-climbing to the chasms-gliding, it’s quite a populated world to explore in.
Having said that, the game’s key features are locked in until you complete the game’s Prologue. For example, you only get the glider an hour or so in. Our protip? It’s best to just do both the story campaign while just getting distracted by minerals and plants you can mine and pluck out.
Get Your Adventure Rank To Level 20
Every activity here will contribute to your Adventure Rank. From completing daily quests to talking to different NPCs for quests, it all goes towards this one unifying rank. On that note, resist the urge to fast travel early on. Just go from point A to B slowly, then just kill whatever’s in your way and harvest whatever resource is on that pathway.
Here are the rewards and features that are unlocked, so get to doing Story Mode and finishing the Prologue.

Adventure Rank 8: Ley Line Blossoms (ie: world boss & special mobs).
Adventure Rank 12: More Ley Line Blossoms and daily missions.
Adventure Rank 14: Expeditions that let you send unused characters o.ut for resources.
Adventure Rank 16: Multiplayer co-op.
Adventure Rank 20: Spiral Abyss, a massive, multi-floor dungeon, and the battle pass for extra loot. Bring friends for this.
Adventure Rank 22 and 27: Access to higher-level Domains and dungeons.

Use Your Gacha Wishes In Groups Of 10

Genshin Impact uses a gacha system for earning new characters and powerful weapons. Loot boxes, in other words, but the game is free, so hey!
These loot boxes are called Wishes; you get Fate points to do wishes up to 10 at a time to get your waifu, husbando, or weapon determined by the game’s random number generator. You also get two different Fate points: Intertwined Fate and Acquaint Fate. Intertwined is meant for special limited-time banners, while Acquaint Fate can be used for the regular banners. Limited time banners will be highlighting a special character be it Venti or Klee or some other 5-star character.
First off, you should always do these wishes in groups of 10. If you do just one at a time, the pity bonus won’t come into play. Trust us: save up your Primogems (which you can get by doing almost everything in Genshin Impact), buy the Fates, and just roll for 10 every chance you get.

Also, which type of wishes should you prioritize: Intertwined Fates or Acquaint Fates? Lean towards Intertwined Fates because the banner events using this will have a higher rate of giving you better characters to form a decent party. If you need a good idea on who should you aim for in your rolls, just check out our Starter Guide.Â
Learn To Swap Characters During Combat

It won’t take very long until you find yourself with a handful of characters to play in Genshin Impact; you should be able to make a party of eight favourites like Noelle and Jeanne. Each one has an elemental damage type that, when combined with different elements, triggers all sorts of explosive effects called Elemental Reactions.
For example, if you hit an enemy with a Hydro spell, they get Wet. If you use a Cryo spell after, they get Frozen. If you shoot an Anemo tornado through a campfire, you will create a fiery Swirl vortex.Â The tutorial will explain all of this, but the takeaway here is that you should be swapping between characters frequently in combat to trigger these effects.
Plus, the damage from Element Reactions is as clear as day (see below).

Most action RPGs let you focus on one character for the whole journey, so it’ll take a while until you get used to swapping. Normal attacks are cancellable so you can just switch in the middle of an attack.
Because of this flexible system, you can use this to set up devastating combos, like casting one character’s water-ability, swapping to a fire character, and using a fire spell to trigger the intended elemental reaction. Each character also has their Elemental Burst ability, which is their Super attack. These are different for each of Genshin Impact’s unique characters, but they all amount to one thing: they help create status effects which you can use to trigger Elemental Reactions.
Protip: you can swap a character and then trigger their Elemental Burst by pressing Alt key + their associated number. Just make sure their Elemental Burst special is filled up, which is highlighted on the right side where the character numbers are.
Study This Elemental Reactions Chart
It’ll save your life and let you make informed decisions when making a party. Our very own Mr Toffee built his Hydro, Cryo, and Electro party to make use of Superconduct, Electro-Charged, and Frozen elemental reactions to the fullest.

Spend Your Resin; All Of It
Primogems make the world go round, but theyâ€™re not always the end-all goal for everything in Teyvat. In Genshin Impact, upgrading characters and weapons are also tasks in themselves, as youâ€™ll need all kinds of different materials before you can push your party to the next level.
Youâ€™ll need to learn to spend Resin (stamina that regenerates over time) on EXP cards, Mora, Ascension materials, Weapon materials, Talent materials, Artifacts of each kind, Trounce Domains, and more. So basically use all of it when you can via Ley Line, Domains, and boss fights with elemental cubes and plant bosses you find all over Teyvat.
If you need a more in-depth explanation, head here.Â
Collect Amenoculus & Geoculus If You Spot Them

As you explore the world of Teyvat, you will come across floaty-looking collectibles called Geocolus and Anemoculus. These objects can be traded into the Statue of the Seven scattered around the world to level it up. Doing so gives you a bunch of rewards, including more stamina so you can climb higher or paraglide for longer.
Use this handy-dandy interactive world map app to sort you out, be it Anemoculus, Geoculus, or even locked shrines and teleporters.
Complete The Adventurer Handbook Quests & Objectives When You Can
There’s this handbook you have on the menu screen that gives you rewards and ups your Adventurer Rank a tad called the Adventurer Handbook. It gives you a ton of resources and helps ensure you’re not forgetting about some crucial progression system. Refer to it if you’re lost early in the game.
Level Up Your Party Evenly
Like we said earlier, pick four (out of eight) of your favourite characters in a party and level them up evenly so that they don’t end up being a liability during Domains and boss fights. Then when you reach a threshold, level up the other four. Why eight? Because of Spiral Abyss domains and challenges that require you to have at least that many.
Check Out Our Best Starter Character Guide
In case you need a primer on which starting character you should level up first, watch our video below.

That’s all we got so far. Stay tuned for our advanced guide later this month.


Ubisoft Is Working On A Star Wars Game

Lucasfilm Games has announced that Ubisoft is now officially working on an open-world Star Wars game. The title will be developed by Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment, the same studio behind Tom Clancy’s The Division franchise.
This marks the first time since 2012 that a developer outside of EA will be producing a Star Wars game. According to Wired, development on the Ubisoft open-world Star Wars game is still “very early”, but The Division 2 and The Crew director Julian Gerighty will be the game’s creative director.
Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot said:
â€œThe Star Wars galaxy is an amazing source of motivation for our teams to innovate and push the boundaries of our medium.
Building new worlds, characters and stories that will become lasting parts of the Star Wars lore is an incredible opportunity for us, and we are excited to have our Ubisoft Massive studio working closely with Lucasfilm Games to create an original Star Wars adventure that is different from anything that has been done before.â€
No details have been revealed about the game, but it will be powered by Massive Entertainment’s Snowdrop Engine (which was also used for both The Division games and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle).
Lucasfilm Games only announced its return a few days ago, and two games have already been revealed, including the Indiana Jones game by Bethesda’s MachineGames.


NetEase Games Launches New Studio GPTRACK50 Under Former Resident Evil Producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi

NetEase Games, the developer and publisher behind popular games such as Harry Potter: Magic Awakened and Identity V, has announced the establishment of a brand-new game studio GPTRACK50, aiming to deliver original entertainment content from Japan to users worldwide. Led by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, the renowned producer behind series including Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, Devil May Cry, Sengoku Basara, and Dragon’s Dogma, this new studio brought together a group of experienced professionals from both the gaming and film & television industries to develop quality contents for users worldwide.

In a statement, Hiroyuki Kobayashi said:
“I believe that NetEase Games, a company with extensive experience in investment and co-development, is a very reliable business partner in developing high quality games and entertainment projects. With the support and respect from NetEase in understanding me and my team’s development achievements and values, I will build a stronger team with the goal of creating more original quality contents that will satisfy users around the world.”

In an official statement, NetEase Games said:
The ultimate goal of GPTRACK50 is to create original IPs that would impress the whole world. The studio strives to build original game contents and to broaden the spectrum from just games to film and entertainment series. The President, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, has personally worked on the production of the Resident Evil’s live-action and CG animation series.
He has also been involved in the production of many more media portfolios of various original game IPs, including live-action, animation, stage play, manga adaptions, etc. By utilizing this unique experience, the studio will create new IPs and expand them to the global scale through movies, novels and manga adaptations.

GPTRACK50 is a video game development company wholly owned by NetEase Games. The studio will primarily focus on producing high-quality console/pc game content with the goal of growing into an establishment with a global media portfolio.


Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Gets PC Fix

We’ve been having a ton of fun with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order; great action,Â  great exploration bits, cool story. A pity the game loads terribly long and has some graphical bugs here and there.
Well, EA and Respawn have issued a patch for the PCÂ  version to fix these issues.Â Here are the patch notes:

Fixed a texture flickering issue that would display on the screen while driving the AT-AT on Kashyyyk.
Sometimes the input from the arrow keys would fail to respond within menus, this has now been fixed.
Dynamic resolution settings will now save properly.
Fixed an issued where the game could become slow and loading times longer than expected.

It’s a small one, but at least it shows that the devs are working tirelessly to cover up any post-launch kerfuffles. As for the framerate dips,Â  well, that’s a PS4 problem, so you PS4Â  owners may have to wait a while until they decide to patch up the console versions.


Doctor Who Is Coming To Disney+ Worldwide In 2023

The BBC and Disney Branded Television have announced that Disney+ as the exclusive home for new seasons of Doctor Who outside the UK and Ireland. Both partners have aligned under returning showrunner Russell T Davies’ bold vision, who takes control of the TARDIS in 2023. He was responsible for Doctor Who’s revival in 2005 and is credited with propelling the show into one of TV’s biggest hits.
The new episodes will premiere on the BBC and Disney+ beginning in late 2023 for fans all over the world. The show will be produced in Wales by Bad Wolf with BBC Studios Productions.
Showrunner Russell T Davies said:
“I love this show, and this is the best of both worlds – with the vision and joy of the BBC and Disney+ together we can launch the TARDIS all around the planet, reaching a new generation of fans while keeping our traditional home firmly on the BBC in the UK.”

The new episodes of Doctor Who will return to screens in November 2023 to coincide with the 60th anniversary and will premiere exclusively on the BBC for the UK and Ireland.
David Tennant will play the Fourteenth Doctor for three specials, before Ncuti Gatwa takes over the role as the Fifteenth Doctor over the festive season. In addition, a new Doctor Who logo was unveiled for a new era.
As a Whovian, I’m happy for all my fellow Whovians out there.
In the meantime, check out the new logo below:


Here’s How Much Every LEGO Mario Set Will Cost You

Today, Nintendo has finally revealed the complete LEGO Super Mario lineup, with brand new Expansion Sets and Character Packs joining the previously-revealed Starter Course and Power-up Packs.

LEGO Super Mario can Jump, stomp and swing on 8 new Expansion Sets featuring Yoshi, King Boo, Thwomp and more! The adventure begins on 1st August ðŸ™Œ #LEGO #LEGOSuperMario #Nintendo
Pre-order your Starter Course: https://t.co/kWpJFuzcG8 pic.twitter.com/AWAzepcZlI
â€” LEGO (@LEGO_Group) June 16, 2020
Check out the list of every single LEGO Super Mario product that will be available to buy (along with its retail price) below.
Starter Course

LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course (US$59.99 or RM256+).

Expansion Sets

LEGO Super Mario Guarded Fortress Expansion Set (US$49.99 or RM213+).
LEGO Super Mario Desert Pokey Expansion Set (US$19.99 or RM85+).
LEGO Super Mario Whompâ€™s Lava Trouble Expansion Set (US$19.99 or RM85+).
LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant Power Slide Expansion Set (US$29.99 or RM128+).
LEGO Super Mario Boomer Bill Barrage Expansion Set (US$29.99 or RM128+).
LEGO Super Mario Marioâ€™s House & Yoshi Expansion Set (US$29.99 or RM128+).
LEGO Super Mario Toadâ€™s Treasure Hunt Expansion Set (US$69.99 or RM299+).
LEGO Super Mario Bowserâ€™s Castle Boss Battle Expansion Set (US$99.99 or RM429+).
LEGO Super Mario Thwomp Drop Expansion Set (US$39.99 or RM170+).
LEGO Super Mario King Boo and the Haunted Yard Expansion Set (US$49.99 or RM213+).

Power-up Packs

LEGO Super Mario Fire Mario Power-Up Pack (US$9.99 or RM42+).
LEGO Super Mario Propeller Mario Power-Up Pack (US$9.99 or RM42+).
LEGO Super Mario Cat Mario Power-Up Pack (US$9.99 or RM42+).
LEGO Super Mario Builder Mario Power-Up Pack (US$9.99 or RM42+).

Character Packs

LEGO Super Mario Character Packs (US$4.99 or RM21+).

What’s The Grand Total?
The approximate grand total to buy every LEGO Super Mario set would be US$539.85 or RM2307+.
If you include The Character Packs with over ten different characters to collect, that would add even more to the grand total, since the character that you’ll receive in each pack will be random.
The added grand total would then be a whopping US$589.75 or RM2521+. They will begin selling on 1 August 2020. For more on LEGO Super Mario, head on over to the official website here.
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Cubinet To Release Naruto: Slugfest Mobile Game In Southeast Asia

Earlier today, Cubinet Interactive announced that it has acquired the publishing rights for Naruto: Slugfest in Southeast Asia, which is described as the first 3D open-world action MMORPG mobile game in the world.
Naruto: Slugfest is an officially licensed mobile game created under the supervision of Shueisha, Studio Pierrot and TV Tokyo. It will feature cinematic 3D visuals, the authentic world of Naruto and new characters drawn by official animators, where players will experience the classic plot of the source material.
It will also feature sandbox gameplay, allowing players to explore the game world freely and experience various real-time interactive events, as well as determine how the story goes according to their own preferences and experience different endings.
Players can create their own ninja andÂ customize their characters, as well as take part inÂ various quests, gameplay and modes ranging from easy and delightful solo quests to difficult trial challenges that test playersâ€™ operations and 1v1 ninja competitions.
Naruto: Slugfest recently concluded its Alpha Test in April 2019, and will be ready for Closed Beta Testing (CBT) soon. The release details for Naruto: Slugfest will be available on the game’s official Facebook page, which you can check out here.
In the meantime, head on over to the Naruto: Slugfest Google Play page here for more details and information.


Xbox Series X & S Will Feature 30 Optimized Games At Launch

Microsoft hasÂ announcedÂ a list of 30 games that will be optimized for the upcoming Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when the consoles launch on 10 November 2020.
20 of these 30 games will be available via Smart Delivery, which means that you only need the previous generation (Xbox One etc.) version of the game in order to play it on the Xbox Series X and S.
Here is the full list of titles:
Assassinâ€™s Creed Valhalla  (Smart Delivery)Borderlands 3  (Smart Delivery)Bright Memory 1.0Cuisine Royale (Smart Delivery)Dead by Daylight (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery)Devil May Cry 5: Special EditionDIRT 5 (Smart Delivery)EnlistedEvergateThe Falconeer (Smart Delivery)Fortnite Forza Horizon 4 (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery)Gears 5 (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery)Gears Tactics (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery)Grounded (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery)King Oddball (Smart Delivery)Maneater (Smart Delivery)Manifold Garden (Smart Delivery)NBA 2K21Observer: System Redux Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery)Planet Coaster (Smart Delivery)Sea of Thieves (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery)Tetris Effect: Connected  (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery)The Touryst (Xbox Game Pass + Smart Delivery)War Thunder (Smart Delivery)Warhammer: Chaosbane Slayer EditionWatch Dogs: Legion (Smart Delivery)WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship (Smart Delivery)Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Smart Delivery)Yes, Your Grace (Smart Delivery)
According to the official Impulse Gaming Facebook page, the Malaysian prices for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series are as follows:
Xbox Series S: RM1499
Xbox Series X:Â RM2199
For more Xbox-related news, head on over here.


Undead Inc. Is A New Sim Game Managing A Bioweapons Facility

During PC Gaming Show 2023, Team17 and Right Sized Games announced Undead Inc. for PC via Steam.
Undead Inc. is a high-risk, high-reward resource management simulator where you establish and manage a local subsidiary of the Endswell Medical Corporation. Build, manage staff, conduct research, and trade in both cutting-edge medical treatments and bleeding-edge bioweapons.
However, there is no release date yet.
In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


What We Know About The PlayStation 5 So Far

This news story is still developing, at least until Sony PlayStation makes it official…
While hardware sales for the PlayStation 4 remain stellar even now, Sony’s console is definitely nearing the end of its life-cycle after more than 5 years since its initial launch. The world is already gearing up for the next generation of consoles.
The next PlayStation, whether it be the PlayStation 5 or PS5 or something else, is likely to be announced sometime this year. As of now, Sony has revealed next to nothing about its eventual successor to the PS4. We know it’s currently in development and that it is inevitably coming.
There have been many, MANY rumours about what features or specifications the PS5 would have but confirmed details are scarce. Here’s what we do know so far:

The PS5 developer kit reportedly exists, and third-party developers have actually received it since the beginning of 2018. For more details and information, head on over here.
Reports claim that the PS5 will be running on AMDâ€™s next generation Navi GPU and the AMD Zen processor for its CPU. Virtual reality might be a key feature of the console from the start; not a later addition like the PS4. For more details and information, head on over here.
Several companies have seemingly started hiring for the development of next-gen games. The most recent example of this includes publisher Activision and developer Infinity Ward, who recently posted a job listing to work on AAA next-gen games. Perhaps a new next-gen Call of Duty title is already in the works.

With Sony leaving behind E3 for the first time ever and choosing to hold its own exclusive event down the line, we have no doubt that the company is planning something huge in 2019.
Stay tuned on Kakuchopurei for future updates on the PS5!


Dark and Darker Alpha Gets Three Extra Days Of Play Starting Right Now

Due to the overwhelming response of the alpha version of the FPS battle royale dungeon game Dark and Darker, developer Ironmace is extending the deadline.
Starting from now, the Dark and Darker alpha will be playable until 16 February; that’s a 3-day extension. The developer is also planning on fixing bugs, improving the game, and pushing out hotfixes when needed during the trial period.
“Due to the earlier downtime with the trading post, matchmaking, and lost playtime for players that were falsely banned, we have decided to extend the playtest until Feb 16.
We also plan to use the time to address issues that are inconveniencing players and to continuously improve the game.”
For more tips & tricks, check out our Dark and Darker guide.


Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II Gameplay Revealed, Call Of Duty Warzone 2.0 Announced

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II will kick off a new era for the franchise when it releases worldwide on 28 October 2022.
Witness and experience what made Task Force 141 become the iconic and legendary squad that it is as the action picks up following the harrowing and breathtaking action from 2019’s Call Of Duty Modern Warfare. Developer Infinity Ward has left no stone unturned to create a new heart-pounding experience for players.

Call of Duty is taking a generational leap forward, ushering in a new era — and it all begins with Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II, which leads the most ambitious rollout ever across the franchise. This state-of-the-art experience is set to reshape the famed series and appeal to Call of Duty players everywhere.

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II, the sequel to Call Of Duty Modern Warfare (2019) releases October 28.
The all-new Call Of Duty Warzone 2.0 comes out later this year.
An all-new mobile experience that will bring Call Of Duty Warzone to players on the go, is in development.
One unified engine across the franchise beginning with Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0.
RICOCHET Anti-Cheat will release on day one of Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II and the new Warzone.
Call of Duty is coming back to Steam on PC starting with Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II.

Campaign And Special Ops
Task Force 141 faces its greatest threat yet — a newly aligned menace with deep, yet unknown, connections.
Familiar heroes return and new allies are formed in a globe-trotting operation, including missions in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

This Campaign is set to be an incredible experience on numerous levels: offshore sieges with underwater combat, all-out explosive assaults from 30,000 feet above enemy strongholds, and high-stakes, low-profile stealth missions in both plain sight and under the cover of darkness.
Deploying alongside you are iconic squadmates: Team leader Captain John Price; seasoned sergeant Kyle “Gaz” Garrick; the lone wolf himself, fan-favorite Simon “Ghost” Riley; fearless Sergeant John “Soap” MacTavish; as well as the newest team member, Colonel Alejandro Vargas, an incorruptible Tier 1 Operator and member of the Mexican Special Forces.

After the Campaign, players can join with up with their duo for evolved Special Ops. This tactical co-op mode advances your team-building skills, and also sets the scene for the near-endless hours of gameplay available in the world-class Multiplayer.

Multiplayer: Next-Generation Innovations
Those who preorder and drop into Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II Multiplayer at launch will be among the first to try out and level up the multiple base weapons, explore a wide range of maps and modes, meet an international cast of Operators, and more.
With new ways to play and numerous gameplay innovations, including a revamped Gunsmith that offers more customization than ever before, Modern Warfare II will hit the ground running on day one, ready to welcome newcomers and fierce competitors alike.
The first to the fight will also be well-prepared for an incredible post-release calendar, set to include a massive amount of free post-launch content drops featuring new maps, modes, and blockbuster special events that can’t be missed.

Modern Warfare II — Technically Speaking
Starting with Modern Warfare II, the new title features the new, next-generation engine that first debuted with Modern Warfare (2019).
Modern Warfare II will be the most advanced Call of Duty in history, with a truly immersive experience with stunningly realistic sound, lighting, and graphics.

Modern Warfare II features a physically based material system allowing for state-of-the-art photogrammetry, a new hybrid tile-based streaming system, a new PBR decal rendering system, world volumetric lighting, 4K HDR, as well as a new GPU geometry pipeline. All of this is in service of a massive cinematic Campaign.
The game also features a new advanced AI system. Enemies and friendlies alike across Campaign and Special Ops act tactically using combat and cover maneuvering techniques that would be second nature to a Tier 1 Operator.

Warzone in the Next Generation for Call of Duty and Additional Content
October 28 marks a new beginning for Call of Duty, starting with the release of Modern Warfare II. Soon after, a wholly new Warzone will launch as an extension of the Modern Warfare II universe. With it comes new technology, new features, and new gameplay that work seamlessly together. Throughout, we have taken a wide range of community feedback to heart. In order to fully deliver this state-of-the-art experience, Warzone 2.0 will feature new Modern Warfare II content and systems with brand-new progression and inventories. Today’s Warzone will continue as a separate experience that will include a continuation of player progression and inventories within that Warzone experience. We can’t wait to share more details soon.
Development on the all-new, dynamic Warzone 2.0 experience is also being led by Infinity Ward, along with Raven Software. The new, free-to-play battle royale Warzone also features the same technology powering Modern Warfare II, so both titles leverage the Call of Duty engine that first debuted with Modern Warfare (2019), providing the most seamless and advanced Call of Duty experiences ever.
In addition, expect more intel on a new sandbox mode and the brand-new playspace as we get closer to launch.

Pre-orders Available Now
Ensure you have the latest official information about Modern Warfare II by checking the Call of Duty Blog in the coming weeks leading up to launch.
In addition, be sure to visit the Infinity Ward website for more news and updates directly from the studio. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 are published by Activision. Development for both games is led by Infinity Ward with additional development support provided (in alphabetical order) by Activision Central Design, Activision QA, Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, Toys for Bob, and Treyarch.

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II is scheduled for release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC Battle.net, and PC Steam. Call Of Duty Warzone 2.0 is scheduled for release later this year on the same platforms.


American High School Bans Fortnite From Its Esports Competition

Esports is becoming mainstream. It hasn’t reached the point where it’s fully accepted yet by society at large but there’s no denying that more people are aware of its existence now compared to two or three years ago.
One strong evidence that we’re still far away from total acceptance of esports is the recent issue regarding Fortnite being banned from a high school esports competition, specifically in Kentucky, USA.

Polygon reports that Kentucky’s high school athletic association (KHSAA) has decided to ban Fortnite from being included in the list of playable esports games for local high schools. They’re saying that shooter games are inappropriate for school settings and the fact that they weren’t consulted about the addition of Fortnite is also something that irked them.
For those of you unaware, the USA has its own official High School Esports League organised by a company called PlayVS. They’re an official partner of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and it’s up to them which game is chosen for high school esports.
PlayVS
Speaking to the Lexington Herald-Leader, KHSAA commissioner Julian Tackett said that he and other states’ officials were not made aware of PlayVS adding Fortnite into the esports lineup. Other games in that lineup are League of Legends, Rocket League, and Smite.
Things aren’t looking good as Tackett is adamant in ensuring Fortnite is removed from the PlayVS lineup. The Washington Post reports that Tackett wrote that Fortnite‘s addition “violates the contract signed by PlayVS and the NFHS … and places the future of the program at peril” in an email.
KHSAA commissioner Julian Tackett. Photo from USA Today High School Sports.
To clear things up, a PlayVS representative responded to Polygon and explained that Fortnite is considered a club competition (similar to Smite) and therefore seperate from agreements it has with the NFHS and 18 state associations.
Basically, club competitions aren’t part of the program that PlayVS offers to schools but rather it’s one of the companies business activities. However, the representative said that the company understands the issue of sensitivity surrounding shooter games and will continue to clarify things to correct the misrepresentation of their announcement.


Here’s Why Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered On PC Is Superior

Platform(s): PC (via Steam)
Genre: PC master race version of the 2018 hit superhero swing-happy game on PlayStation
This is not a review of Marvel’s Spider-Man. This is a review of what it’s like playing Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on PC. I won’t rehash what’s already great about the content, but you can check out our original review of Marvel’s Spider-Man for an in-depth article about all that. Also, all of the screenshots in this review is my own.
How Is It Superior?

Firstly, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on PC features the same exact content as the PS5 version, which includes the base game for Marvel’s Spider-Man and its complete ‘The City That Never Sleeps’ DLC expansion. That’s bang for your buck, especially when considering the improvements for the PC version. Unfortunately, it doesn’t include 2020’s Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales.
I played on an ASUS TUF Gaming F15 2022 with Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 and 16GB DDR5 4800 8G. The game ran extremely smoothly on my gaming laptop, and that’s even before the NVIDIA driver optimization update arrives. If you think the game looked good on the PS4 or even PS5, be prepared to be amazed even further because what was, and still is, one of the best-looking console games has never looked any better than this. I was genuinely surprised by how much better the game looks than it already was on the PS4.
Replaying the game now is just as fun as I had when I played it for the first time four years ago (wow, it’s been that long?). I don’t know how they achieved it, but the biggest areas of improvement in the game include improved skin texture (I definitely noticed it when interacting with NPCs; even they look great now) and the lighting system, which looks even more natural and realistic now than it did before.
We miss you, Stan Lee.
I played Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered with my DualSense controller and it works just as well as it does on my PS5. With the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, I could feel every web “thwip” and the weight of the swinging, as well as making the combat feel even more, well, punchier. However, as a slight reminder, you’ll need to play with the DualSense on a wired connection to get the full experience of everything the controller adds.
While I’m more used to playing on consoles, it’s amazing to see that I could play with stable framerates up to 144hz with NVIDIA DLSS enabled (this option is available for those playing on RTX graphic cards). All the accessibility options from the PlayStation versions are also included in the PC version.
Almost Ultimate

However, I did experience a few bugs here and there, such as the game freezing when a cinematic ended which forced me to pause and respawn by restarting from a checkpoint. During one story mission, Spider-Man suddenly dropped dead when he spawned, which was more funny than annoying. Overall, there were no game-breaking bugs that hindered my experience of the game on PC. In addition, loading times are not fully out of the picture either, but they’re only a few seconds long anyways. Another friendly reminder; you can turn on the Subway loading screens when fast travelling in the options if you want.
Perhaps the biggest drawback of getting Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered for PC is that if you’ve played the original game on PS4 or PS5, there’s no brand new content here. Still, it can be argued that the PS4 players, and maybe even those on the PS5, played an inferior version, as there’s no arguing that this is the best version of the game.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered for PC is recommended for those who only played the PS4 version, or have never played the game before. Everyone should play this incredible game at least once, and now that it will be available on PC, everyone can. It’s just like that quote from 2018’s Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse: Anyone can wear the mask.
Check out the PC setting screenshots and other in-game screenshots below:

PROS

The same amazing game and content as the PlayStation version.
The game has literally never looked better.
This is the best version of the game.

CONS

A few bugs here and there.
No new content.

FINAL SCORE: 90/100
Review copy provided by Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore (SIES) / PlayStation. Played on PC. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered will launch on PC on 12 August 2022.


Hot Toys Reveals Tons Of New Figures For Star Wars Day

In commemoration of Star Wars Day, Hot Toys has announced a bunch of new figures from the franchise via Facebook. These include:
Star Wars: The Bad Batch – 1/6th scale Echo Collectible Figure

Former ARC Trooper Echo joined the Bad Batch towards the end of the Clone Wars after his rescue from the Techno Union. Echoâ€™s knowledge of proper military tactics and strategy provides valuable insight, while his socket-arm and cybernetic implants give him the unique ability to interact with a computer system.
In celebration of Star Wars Day and The Bad Batch animation seriesâ€™ debut, Hot Toys is excited to introduce the 1/6th scale collectible figure of Echo inspired by Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
The highly-accurate collectible figure features skillfully crafted and finely detailed recreation of Echoâ€™s armour and helmet, the interchangeable head sculpt with the great likeness, the characterâ€™s unique cybernetic parts including a variety of interchangeable mechanical right arms, a military backpack, blaster, and a display base.
Star Wars The Bad Batch is slated to premiere on 4 May 2021 with its 70-minute first episode on Disney Plus.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian – 1/6th scale Stormtrooper Commander Collectible Figure

When the Mandalorian brought the alien foundling Grogu to the planet of Tython in order to reach other Jedi, they were tracked by Moff Gideonâ„¢ and a unit of remnant Stormtroopersâ„¢ were sent to capture the child.
The highly accurate collectible figure is developed based on the Stormtrooper Commanderâ€™s appearance in the critically acclaimed live-action series. It features a detailed helmet and armour with weathering effects, the commanderâ€™s orange pauldron, a black under-suit, two styles of blaster rifles, and a display base.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian – 1/6th scale Grogu Collectible Set

The highly acclaimed Star Wars live-action series The Mandalorian has introduced us to a widely beloved character, Grogu, the mysterious alien child pursued by bounty hunters on behalf of Imperial interests.
This 1/6th scale collectible set features the skillfully crafted Grogu in 3 different poses, two styles of prams, a loth-cat, and a one-eyed frog making them great complements to your Mandalorian display.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian – 1/6th scale Mandalorian & Blurrg Collectible Set

Returning to the beginning of The Mandalorianâ€™s story, Star Wars witnessed the eponymous bounty hunter took on a mysterious bounty from a client to search for an asset on the desert planet of Arvala-7. Upon arrival, Mandalorian was assisted by Kuiil the Ugnaught and learned to ride the Blurrg in order to reach the settlement seeking the valuable asset.
The Mandalorian collectible figure features meticulously crafted helmet and armour pieces, finely tailored outfit, especially weathering effects, a blaster rifle, a blaster pistol.
The highly accurate Blurrg is skillfully developed based on the appearance of the creature in The Mandalorian. Standing at approximately 37cm tall (43cm with base) and 60cm in length, it features a greatly detailed head and body, articulated arms, a saddle, and a rocky theme display stand.
Perhaps we might even get a Kuiil Hot Toy in the future?

Star Wars The Mandalorian – Cosbaby Bobble-Head

Follows the story of the formidable bounty hunter on his journey to find the home for the adorable foundling, Star Wars The Mandalorian surprises fans with meetups that gathers the familiar faces in the galaxy far, far away.
This includes Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, and the Child Cosbaby (S) Bobble-Head Collectible Set; Boba Fett, Bo-Katan Kryze, Ahsoka Tano, The Child (with Cookie), and The Child (with Wires) Cosbaby (S) Bobble-Head. Collectible measures approximately 6 â€“ 12cm in height, includes bobble-head function.
The Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, and the Child Cosbaby (S) Bobble-Head Collectible Set brings the young Jedi Master, the astromech droid R2-D2, and the force-sensitive Child Grogu as an incredibly powerful set; Boba Fett shooting from his arm gauntlet; Bo-Katan Kryze on her jetpack attacking in the mid-air; Ahsoka Tano wielding the double lightsabers; also the adorable Grogu with a cookie, and Grogu struggling with wires in adorable expressions.


This Fan-Made Open-World RPG Bionicle Game Looks Epic

Remember Bionicle? If you were a 90s kid or grew up in the early 2000s, these were LEGO with their own extensive lore and narrative, similar to Hasbro’s Transformers. There were even several movies and games, the most popular of which was 2003’s Bionicle: Mask Of Light and it’s tie-in game, Bionicle (which I played on the PS2).
It’s incredible that several fans of the franchise (calling themselves CrainyCreation) are now attempting to revive it with Bionicle: Quest For Mata Nui; a fan-made open-world RPG game that (unfortunately) isn’t officially affiliated with LEGO or the Bionicle trademark.
After a whopping six years of development, the first major trailer for the game has been released. For a fan-made game, the visuals look pretty great and the game feels ambitious. The 2-minute trailer reveals that there will be NPCs, quests, and an intricate combat system.
In an interview with TechRaptor, when asked whether the gameplay has been inspired by Dark Souls and Soulsborne combat, lead developer Crainy said:

“Haha, I knew something like this would come up.
Well, I would say [it’s] not accurate.
The game definitely takes some cues from FromSoftware games, especially in regards to some of the combat, but it has a different flow and pacing compared to something like Dark Souls.”

There is no release date for Bionicle: Quest For Mata Nui, but it is being developed to be free-to-play for PC and Mac platforms. In the meantime, check out the trailer below.
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KKP Best Of 2020: Game #2

For the rest of the best in 2020, head here.
#2: 13 Sentinels – Aegis Rim

On the surface, the plot of this PS4 exclusive seems typical and bears a ton of anime tropes. Kids on mechas, giant monsters called kaijus invading planet Earth, short skirts and long legs, well-endowed school nurses. Once you’ve reached your very first plot swerve in about 6 hours or so on the game’s story mode, you’ll be hooked onto 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and want to find out more about what the hell is going on.
Pretty soon, you’ll be playing the game’s real-time strategy mode to break down the barrier to the narrative and its 13 protagonists along with their points of view. Secrets, lies, conspiracies, and other juicy story bits are revealed bit by bit. While they seem familiar to other sci-fi films at first, they all click once you get to the 30th hour of the visual novel-slash strategy gaming experience. Without going into spoiler territory, it all comes together in a grand and epic fashion punctuated by the best electronica and orchestra hybrid score from the geniuses at Basiscape.
Seriously, the violin chorus here totally works.

I wasn’t riding on hyperbole when I declared 13 Sentinels‘ story to be on-par with classic works of fiction from Frank Herbert, Robert A. Heinlein, and Philip K. Dick. George Kamitani’s work is truly a sci-fi marvel that pays proper homage to its inspirations and the 80s while also being its own beast. Even if its RTS gameplay can be completed with basic strategies (protip: use 2nd gen Sentinels & spam their turret placements), its storytelling and how it’s structured more than makes up for it.
All in all, I’m in agreement with Yoko “Moonface” Taro: Vanillaware is a treasure that should be preserved for years to come. Especially when they can keep up with gems like 13 Sentinels.


2022 Call Of Duty: Mobile World Championship Finally Has A Date & Location

We finally have a date and location for the highly anticipated 2022 Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship which will take place in Raleigh, United States from 15–18 December.
Call of Duty: Mobile has yet to see its first international offline event since its release in 2019. The 2022 World Championship will be the game’s first-ever international LAN where we will finally get an answer to who the absolute best in the world is.
The event will take place alongside the Call of Duty League’s first Modern Warfare II event as well as the Call of Duty Endowment’s Bowl where US and UK military esports teams compete to be the CODE Bowl 2022 champion.

? For the first time EVER, witness the insanity of #CODMChamps22 LIVE!
? The biggest event of the year just got even better. Be there to witness all the chaos and glory in-person at #CODMStage5.@CODLeague | @CODE4Vets pic.twitter.com/twAFvX4lDO
— Call of Duty: Mobile (@PlayCODMobile) September 20, 2022

The qualifiers have already wrapped only leaving China as the final region to determine their representatives. Right now, Season 4 of China Masters is still going on and the most probable candidates to win are Qing Jiu Club. But QJC top the Chinese CODM League’s Season Points and if they place first, will automatically qualify with points alone. Wolves and Douyu Gaming are also viable candidates to qualify through the Playoffs.
As for the rest of the world, below you’ll find a list of the teams along with their respective region.

ALMGHTY – Garena (Southeast Asia)
Omega Esports – Garena (Southeast Asia)
GodLike – India
Team Vitality – India
iNCO Gaming – Latin America
SKADE – Latin America
INFLUENCE CHEMIN – Latin America
SCARZ – Japan
Animus – Europe
Nova Esports – Europe
Limitless eSport – Europe
Tribe Gaming – North America
unDream – North America
NYSL Mayhem – North America

More information is still to come so stay tuned for that!


Action RPG Tower Of Fantasy Trailer Showcases Its Characters

Level Infinite and Hotta Studio, the publisher and developer of the shared open-world adventure Tower Of Fantasy, released a new character trailer today that introduces the vibrant and unique characters that will be featured in the game when it releases in Malaysia this year.
The highly anticipated Tower Of Fantasy is a shared open-world RPG featuring a vibrant, anime-inspired art style and exhilarating sci-fi setting and story for fans to enjoy the experience. As part of the new trailer, it showcases each of the playable character’s unique weapons and move-sets, imaginative mounts, and artistic character designs as they move throughout the world of Aida.
Are you ready to set your eyes on the characters featured in the trailer? Look out for: –

Meryl – A senior Hykros executor who excels at S-level missions with her sword and combat skills, she adopts a cool approach and it’s hard to know what’s really on her mind.
Shiro – Known as “a lone-wolf ocean maniac” who is passionate about studying the ocean and its features, Shiro has been travelling alone and studying the ocean distribution for several years and contributes significantly to humankind’s understanding of Aida.
Samir – A Hykros executor who acts independently and loves to play harmless tricks on others, she is quite liked among the elite executors.
King – Used to solving problems and getting what he wants through violence, King is completely motivated by money; and his brash attitude and flamboyant clothes are strong indicators of his personality.
Crow – His optimistic and happy nature means that no fun things escape Crow’s reach. He can show you some mesmerizing dagger tricks, his pride-and-joy dagger collection, or spit out a lame joke at a moment’s notice.
Zero – A computer genius who has deliberately and effectively destroyed all records of his real name and past. He is smart, very competitive, and ignores anything he sees as meaningless to him.
Cocoritter – Her unconditional trust in everyone she meets can lead to concern. But existing with that innocence is her determination to save more people with her healing talents.
Nemesis – After undergoing modifications by the Heirs of Aida, Shirli is transformed into the Angel of Clemency known as Nemesis. Usually quiet and introverted, she turns into a merciless killing machine when under the Heirs’ mind control.

Players will have amazing opportunities to interact with the diverse cast of characters while freely exploring the gorgeous anime-inspired sci-fi open world of Aida, completing quests, mini-games and other activities through the game’s unique features including:

Immersive Open-World: Experience a vast alien world full of beautiful open vistas and imposing futuristic structures.
Localized content: “Tower of Fantasy” will support eight languages at launch.
Unique Characters: Wield the unique weapons of each character that grant different gameplay styles as you explore their compelling backstories.
Grow and Explore Together: Party up with friends online and take on new adventures in the shared open world.
Epic Combat: Engage in epic battles against enemies of all shapes and sizes as you switch weapons and gameplay styles on the fly to unlock your own personal fighting style.

Explore and Interact: Explore and interact with a vibrant living world as you discover your own journey through it.

This version of Tower Of Fantasy has also teamed up with Japanese singer, milet, to create a new theme song, titled “Clan”, for the global version that will soon be unveiled.

Tower Of Fantasy is currently set for release in Q3 of 2022. Over 1 million players have already registered at the official site, as well as on Steam, Epic Game Store, the App Store and Google Play.
For all the latest updates and information, please follow Tower Of Fantasy at the following social media sites:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tower.of.Fantasy.Official
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toweroffantasy_official/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToF_EN_Official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1NbDLZjc41RQk-pV94mu_A/about
Discord: https://discord.gg/eDgkQJ4aYe


Drake Joins @ninja ‘s Fortnite Stream; The World Goes Bonkers

Drake played Fortnite with @ninja earlier today and the games scene went nuts as the stream broke viewing records having raked in over 600k concurrent viewers.

playing fort nite with @ninja https://t.co/OSFbgcfzaZ
â€” Drizzy (@Drake) March 15, 2018
Prior to today’s event,Â the record was held by PlayerUnknown’s Battleground streamer,Â Dr Disrespect who amassed about 388,000 viewers recently. The successful Ninja stream tonight certainly was an interesting development not just for Twitch, but the battle royale game genre as a whole considering both Fortnite: Battle Royale and PUBG are two highly similar games and are currently two of the most played video game titles on the planet.
While they came into the scene a bit later than their rivals, Fortnite have pipped PUBG as the leader on the scene, added by the fact that they recently made cross-play between PC and PlayStation 4 players possible. For the record, Ninja was on PC while Drake played on his PS4 in what was a masterstroke – intentional or not – in exhibiting the game’s latest feature. The game will also be available to mobile phones and devices soon and both PC and PS4 players are also able to cross-play with mobile device players.
But don’t expect PUBG to take it all lying down. For long they have been the king of the hill and we highly doubt they are going to go quiet following Fortnite’s rise to the top.Â We have a feeling that some A-list celeb is going to start streaming with a top PUBG streamer in the coming weeks in attempt to balance things out. The clock’s ticking.


Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC Expansion Drops This September

During the Xbox Games Showcase, CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC expansion is slated to release for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 26 September 2023.
PhantomLiberty is an upcoming spy-thriller expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. Return as cyber-enhanced mercenary V and embark on a high-stakes mission of espionage and intrigue to save the NUSA President. In the dangerous district of Dogtown, you must forge alliances within a web of shattered loyalties and sinister political machinations. Do you have what it takes to survive?
Check out the trailer below:


Why Overwatch League Works

It’s finally here. Following the conclusion of the pre-season portion of the Overwatch League (OWL) we are now a step closer to main event time come January. It’s been a long time coming but it is now within grasp.
Today we are going to talk specifically about the OWL – why it works as well as the steps taken by its organizers which we feel ensures that this venture is not just a one-off, but instead, a long-term project that will become the standard bearer for all professional esports tournaments in many years to come.
1. Overwatch Evolved Into an Esports Title Organically
As opposed to how every other game released nowadays immediately touting themselves as being THE NEXT BIG esports title, Overwatch took the rare and bold step in allowing its player community to decide and chart what the game is about and where it is headed before fully committing themselves to that esports label. By doing so, the progression is more organic and natural, allowing it to thrive right down to the most casual of viewers and players.
The OWL fans are players of the game and didn’t just jump onto the hype for the sake of its popularity. Heck, if they wanted a more popular game to get into, go to League or DotA. Even Counter-Strike is still strong if you’re talking about shooter titles. To build a solid fanbase, you will have to set up a strong foundation and that foundation is a complex mixture of a strong and dedicated community, high and constant playerbase as well as a thriving esports scene.
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2. Franchise Approach
“Sports franchise“Â meansÂ that a contractual right is granted to any person or persons to own or operate aÂ sportsÂ team in a specified location. In typical fashion, sports franchises adopt the name of the location they are based in, along with philosophies and unique traits associated with the locale.
The franchise approach allows OWL to thrive and build on its audience at a specific location while at the same time allowing itself room to move about to any city when the time is right. At any given time, the league can expand with the addition of more eligible teams located at other cities. Similar to the NFL and NBA, the presence of these teams in these cities encourages organic growth on lower-tier levels of competition which in turn generates excitement and long-term development of that sport, in that area. The franchises will feel obliged to develop the amateur scene as over a long-term period, will serve as a talent feeder to the top-tier teams.
Tying the teams to a particular locale ensures a steady support and revenue stream from the local fans, as well as from those outside of it. As seen in the introduction of in-game currency e.gÂ tokensÂ Â which allow fans to directly support their OWL teams via digital merchandising, expect many more unique avenues introduced to aid on the financial aspect as well.
The absence of relegation to a lower-tiered competition makes the league more attractive in the eyes of commercial partners, and expect to see more investments from non-gaming brands to pour into the league as time goes by. Leagues operating on a franchise model don’t get relegated and monetary bonuses are performance and merchandised-dependent, thus avoiding the risk of a huge revenue drop or even disbandment in case of relegation or a bad season.
3. Talent
By pooling all the best talent in Overwatch under one banner and creating the perception that only the best players get picked up by these franchises, the OWL builds itself as the ultimate pinnacle of the burgeoning scene. Not only focusing at the top, the multiple layers which OWL has formed with Overwatch Contenders and Challengers circuits shows transparency – that any aspiring pro-player can make it to the league, and now they know what it takes to get to the top.
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The presence of three Korean-based rosters in OWL – Seoul, London and New York – each who were super successful teams in the Korean OGN APEX scene prior to the OWL is a testament that the best of the best compete here. It acts as a precedent for many more players and teams to migrate to the OWL in the future. While some detractors may claim it is a form of talent-drain; such move opens room for newer and younger teams to emerge and fill in these vacant spots such as RunAway in Korea and Miraculous Youngster in China.
Corralling the best players together also solves the biggest question of all – which is the best Overwatch team in the world? This creates intrigue and excitement that will attract even the most casual of viewers to hop onto the bandwagon.
4. Developer Support
The countless updates and tweaks to Overwatch’s heroes since launch led to a much more stable and balanced game; a feature that esports circuits thrive on. Of course changes of the meta and complaints about overpowered heroes crop up from time-to-time but it’s a good thing. The meta shifts ensures players and teams strive to improve and experiment with new strats, further adding to theÂ unpredictability of each match.
The fact that the pros play on similar rules and conditions as casuals do adds to the game’s appeal at the highest level. Pro strats, while mostly unusable in a casual setting shows the public what is achievable in the tiop-tier regions of the game and aren’t actually rocket science to pull off.
So there you go. Four reasons why the Overwatch League works and you should be excited about it. The season kicks off on January 12th 2018 (Malaysian time) and you can keep up to date with all the news, analysis and scores here at Kakuchopurei.com.
For more info, check out these following features we created about the Overwatch League.

Overwatch League Power Ranks
Grading the OWL Teams
Path to Overwatch League


AEW Fight Forever Publisher Confirms Launch Platforms

THQ Nordic, AEW Games, and Yuke’s have announced that AEW Fight Forever will launch for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. However, a release date or release window was not announced.
A touch of nostalgia is just the beginning in AEW Fight Forever. Players can look forward to pulling off the most current wrestling moves seen on wildly popular AEW programming. This, in addition to innovative tandem offensive moves. Online co-op wrestling is going completely next level with Tag Team matches that feature sequences of team manoeuvres performed with simple commands. A long roster of the most popular AEW wrestlers, deep career mode, create-a-wrestler, signature AEW arenas, multiple match types and even some good old fashioned, unsanctioned fun await!
Key Features

Match Types

Single Matches
Tag-Team
Three-Way
Four-Way
Ladder Matches
Casino Battle Royale
Falls Count Anywhere
Unsanctioned Lights-Out (allows use of weapons)
Exploding Barbed Wire Death Matches

Career Mode

Wide Range of Customization Modes
Custom Wrestlers (attire and appearance)
Custom Move-Sets
Custom Entrances
Custom Teams
Custom Arenas

Online Multiplayer
Leaderboards

Our first look at the game was revealed back in May 2022. More gameplay will be revealed at the THQ Nordic digital showcase on 12 August 2022.
In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


Star Wars Andor Episode 11 Breakdown & Easter Eggs

The eleventh 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, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9 and Episode 10 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.

B2EMO Mourns Maarva’s Death

This episode opens with the bombshell that Maarva (Cassian Andor’s foster mother of sorts) has died and that her droid, B2EMO, is grieving over her death.
Natives Of Narkina 5

Our first look at the native alien species of Narkina 5.
Mon Mothma Was Funding Luthen’s Rebel Activities

Mon Mothma reveals that she’s been funding Luthen and his Rebel cell with a whopping 100,000 credits every month but that it’s been harder lately because of inspection by Imperials.
However, after the events of the Aldhani heist, her bank account has been frozen and 400,000 credits are missing.
Luthen Wants Saw Gerrera To Abandon Anton Kreegyr & His 30 Rebels

The various Rebel cells are planning a new attack led by Anton Kreegyr and his 30 rebels, but Luthen doesn’t want Saw Gerrera to join because he wants to sacrifice Anton and his men in order to protect his own inside man in the Imperial Security Bureau (ISB).
An Imperial Cantwell-class Arrestor Cruiser

The Imperial Cantwell-class Arrestor Cruiser has only appeared once before and that’s in an Imperial recruitment propaganda film in 2018’s Solo A Star Wars Story.
Ending On A Sunset Scene

Sunset scenes have always been iconic scenes in the Star Wars franchise. Andor Episode 11 ends with a sunset as Andor learns of his mother’s death. He even says to Xan (who is on Ferrix) that “she’d be proud of me”.
This mirrors the ending of 2016’s Rogue One A Star Wars Story, when Andor told Jyn Erso that her father would be proud of her, which also happened in a sunset scene.

Only one episode left and it’s the Andor Season 1 finale next week. Until then, excelsior!