The PS5 Launch Titles We Want To See

It’s official: the PlayStation 5 is coming out in late 2020 so there’s plenty of time for everyone to save up money to enter the next generation of console gaming. It also means that there’s plenty of time for everyone to talk about their most anticipated PS5 games.
Thanks to the great lineup of exclusives we’ve had (and will keep on having) on the PS4, expectations are set really high for the yet unrevealed PS5 launch lineup. With games like Bloodborne, Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War, and many others, Sony is going to have to work really hard to make sure they can keep impressing everyone.
To impress us here at Kakuchopurei, perhaps it won’t be so hard. Okay, maybe it will be a bit hard.
Just a little bit.
…Let’s get to the list, shall we?
Horizon Zero Dawn 2Â – Burhan

If any of you have played Horizon Zero Dawn and enjoyed it as much as I did, then you’ve definitely been waiting for a sequel. It was first released in 2017 by Guerilla Games and ever since then, Guerilla hasn’t released a single new title besides the Frozen Wilds DLC which was released in late 2017 so it’s quite possible that they’ve been hard at work making a sequel all this time.
I love Horizon Zero Dawn primarily thanks to its gameplay. It was one of those games I felt was worthy of its 20+ hours of playtime. Almost every second playing was spent doing something fun like meticulously taking down individual body parts from robot dinosaurs using my bow and arrow. The more I progressed through the game, the more robo-dinos I discovered and that helped keep things fresh.
Visually, the game was nothing short of superb. The colourful environment showed a healthy amount of fauna and it succeeded in emphasising the futuristic designs of the robo-dinos that gathered in each area. Who knows that Guerilla could do with the hardware of the PS5?
Also, I want to see more robo-dino designs!
InFamous 4Â – Mr. Toffee

I do want the InFamous series to make a comeback, with Sucker Punch in top form making a fourth game that ties up parts 1, 2, and Second Son.
For those who don’t know what InFamous is, imagine a superhero origin story where a courier gains lightning powers. From the way the first game on the PS3 starts (city-wide blackout! Pandemonium!) to the cool skills, parkour, and lightning powers you get that’s also determined by your karma (good powers = healing & precision, bad powers = chaos & AoE), InFamous is a unique beastÂ  that sets itself apart fromÂ  other sandbox titles during the late 2000 period of gaming. Well, almost…
Part 2 is more of the same but with bigger stakes and a conclusive ending to the two-parter. Second Son was lacking and did not feature the gravitas and epic scale parts 1 and Â 2 had. But it did feature neon, smoke, Â concrete, and “video” powers, so it counts for something. And the game’s version of Seattle is nice!
Even if Second Son kinda stumbled, the Infamous: First Light standalone prequel outshined the main game to the letter with a likeable protagonist with a tragic backstory involving the loss of innocence and the wrath that follows a scorned woman.
Hopefully, Sucker Punch can take these lessons from here and revisit the series after they’re done with Ghost of Tsushima. As nice as that game is shaping up to be, I do miss the gravely voice of Cole and arc lightning innocent bystanders Emperor Palpatine style.
New Ratchet And ClankÂ – Alleef

One of my favourite PlayStation exclusive franchises has always been Insomniac’s Ratchet And Clank series ever since the first instalment released back in 2002. We received four great titles for each generation (PS2 and PS3) respectively, not to mention all the other spinoffs.
However, the PS4 era has only seen a mere single game in the form of 2016’s Ratchet And Clank, which itself was meant to be a remake of the original 2002 game and a reboot for the franchise.
The best of Ratchet And Clank has offered great gameplay experiences with its mix of action platforming, similar to Naughty Dog’s Jak franchise, though with a more specific focus on science fiction elements with crazy weapons and worlds to explore and a heavier emphasis on third-person shooting.
All of this made for a zany and fun experience unlike any other third-person platformer out there. The over-the-top weapons are clear highlights. There are weapons that can turn enemies into sheep or ducks, which when upgraded will then turn those animals into balls of exploding flame and destroy your enemies.

There are cannons that project black holes, gloves that summon small robotic companions, and even shotguns that disintegrate enemies into a shower of 8-bit pixels.

The 2016 Ratchet And Clank game on the PS4 (a super-polished remake FYI) deserves a sequel even if it’s on the PS5. Now that Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired Insomniac Games, there’s literally nothing stopping them from making another Ratchet And Clank game.
Well, besides being forced to put all their resources into making a sequel to 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man, that is. Serious and award-winning games like The Last Of Us and God Of War are great and all, but developers shouldn’t forget franchises like Ratchet And Clank that put them on the map to begin with.
Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic IIIÂ – Kenn

After a slew of underwhelming Star Wars movies AND games – I’m looking at you, J.J. Abrams Star Wars & reboot of Battlefronts 1 & 2, I believe fans of the franchise are due for a KotOR game that not only lives up to its DNA, but also sets a new benchmark on branching storylines with consequential decisions from the get-go.
Obsidian has shown us that they still possess the chops to make an excellent narrative-driven game via The Outer Worlds so what’s stopping them from pulling out the stops in surpassing what older KotOR titles had to offer over a decade ago.
Why KotOR? I just felt by going way back before Luke, whoever will get to work on this angle wouldn’t have their creative juices shackled by what J.J. Abrams & Rian Johnson churned out recently. To sweeten the deal, why not make this sequel a timed PlayStation exclusive?
Also since it was confirmed that the third game of the series was indeed in the plans, what better time to flesh it out in the best form possible in the most powerful home gaming console in history?

Honestly, it’s so early into the unveiling of the PlayStation 5 that we don’t even know what it will look like. Taking that into consideration, we have absolutely no idea what to expect in the PS5 lineup of launch titles.
In a positive light, that means that every game we’ve listed here (and the ones you guys have in your own lists) are definitely a possibility. So here’s hoping that Sony and the developers are cooking up some exciting games for us to play with all that good hardware that the PS5 is packing.


The Legend of Tianding Will Be Out This October

The upcoming 2D action game The Legend of Tianding, where you control the folk hero Tianding as he liberates 19th century Taipei from the Japanese occupation, will be coming out sooner than you think.
Publisher Neon Doctrine announced in a recent trailer that the game will be out on 27th October, which features more 2D kung fu action/Devil May Cry-style shenanigans and crazy boss fights.
Check out the new trailer below. The game will be available on PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch.


Malaysian Trio Wins Street Fighter V Asia Invitational 2019

A big congratulations to our boys IamChuan, Kenny Tail, and KOF Master for winning the Street Fighter V Asia Invitational 2019 at the Tokyo Game Show 2019.

The trio got their gold medals and trophy after sending team Hong Kong to second place. The boys will also have to split between themselves the grand prize of Â¥1,000,000 (RM38,000).

“I never thought Malaysia team could win this. I’m glad that we won the cup. Thank you very much!”
– KOF Master, speaking during the post-tournament interview.
After the tournament, the Malaysian players played an exhibition match against the Japanese team which consisted of top players such as Daigo, Tokido, and John Takeuchi. Unfortunately, our boys couldn’t win against those giants.
Starting tomorrow also at TGS 2019, the Street Fighter V Asia Premier and it will be an individual tournament unlike the 3v3 format of the Asia Invitational. The prize pool will be even bigger with the grand prize being Â¥5,000,000 (RM190,000).


Risk of Rain 2 Early Access: Tips & Tricks And Items Guide To Weather The Storm

Risk of Rain 2 is an Early Access roguelike action game done right, barring a few glitches here and there. It also can get overwhelming and tough if you’re careless and can’t handle the oncoming swarm of aliens and floating fireball thingies.
Let us help. Here’s how you can survive this game.
Focus on the Portal After Some Searching & Leveling Up
As soon as you launch your first game, the timer is ticking down, and the game is progressively going to get more difficult as time passes. While it’s tempting to chill around and kill enemies, you’re not optimizing your time.
You need to run past them and find the portal. When you’re at the teleporter, the level’s boss will spawn, along with other enemy NPCs. Those enemy NPCs spawning throughout the entire game? They’re going to rush towards you at the portal. It’s fine to kill them if they’re in your way, but just keep in mind they’re going to bumrush you as soon as you activate the portal.
However, this changes if there’s too many. If you need to thin the herd, do so, but don’t spend too much time on this. At the very least, gain up to Level 4 and 5 before dealing with the portal boss.
If you can’t find the portal, just look for the red firefly effect when looking around. Red particles and fireflies signify a nearby portal.
Go Mobile
Not with your handphone. Just keep moving. Whether you’re in single player or multiplayer mode, just be moving and jumping and bunny-hopping; you’re less likely to get hit if you do.
Find springboards and devices that push you to the top and on high ground. There will be less enemies spawning there, though it depends on how wide the ledge and upper area gets. Protip: if you wish to jump down without taking fall damage, just do a roll just before you hit the ground. Or if you get the double jump item (Hopoo Feather), just do the jump before you land.

Use Money for Chests, not Experience Points
When you finish off the level’s boss, you can leap through the teleport immediately. All of your money converts to experience points for your character. The experience points are not what you want to use your money. Instead of jumping through, spend some time running through the level and discover any chests you haven’t already opened.
You’re going to want as many items as possible, and the best way to acquire those is to open up chests and to use shrines. After you’ve defeated the boss, spend some time going through the level and grabbing what you can. Try to hurry it up though; the game gets more and more difficult the longer you wait around.
Increase Mouse Look Sensitivity
Because you’re consistently moving around a 3D world, the speed of your mouse is going to determine how quickly you can react to enemies shooting at you. You can do this by jumping into the options menu from the main screen.
When you’re there, hop on over to the “Keyboard + Mouse” tab, or the “Controller” tab, if you’re using that. You can find it as the first option, under “Look Sensitivity.”
Actively Complete Challenges
Do your best to complete Risk of Rain 2’s plethora of challenges; they carry over even after death. This means you can unlock the items you want that will appear in the next playthrough, and the one after that.
For a full list of items and the challenges you need to complete to get them, scroll to our Items section of this guide.
Playing with Friends? Use The Ping If You’re Playing With Friends
You have the option to highlight objects and notify your teammates off it. To do so, on Keyboard and Mouse, hit your middle mouse button. On the controller, you can do this by hitting the right stick down.
You can change these preset keys if you want, but just make sure you have a button handy to ping your pals for additional chests or if you found the portal.
Lonely? Join the Game’s Official Discord
For those who missed out on the buy oneÂ Risk of Rain 2Â copy, get a second for free deal, you may feel like you won’t have the chance to play with friends who don’t want to buy the game.
You’re in luck, though. TheÂ Risk of Rain 2Â developers created an official Discord channel for you to join. You can jump in, meet other passionate community members, and find some willing to join you on your next run. You canÂ join the Discord channel here.
Prioritize These Items
We saved the best for last. Risk of Rain 2 features a ton of items to power up your character. But which ones should you look out for? Here are a few suggestions:

Backup Magazine: Having extra secondary shots help, especially if they can stun enemies. To unlock this item, complete the Flawless challenge (fully charge a portal without getting hit).
Med Kit: Heals 10HP 1.1 seconds after taking damage. Adds an additional 10 HP restoration per stack. Very useful when you’re fighting. Unlock this by completing the Elite Slayer challenge (kill elite enemies).
Infusion: Getting more health is usually a boon especially in the late game. Infusion lets you increase health permanently by 1 point. Unlock this item by completing the Slaughter challenge.
Fuel Cell: Adds an additional equipment charge and reduces equipment cooldown. Unlock it by completing the Experimenting challenge (pick up 5 different types of equipment).
Unstable Tesla Coil: This item dishes out AoE lighting attacks on a continuous basis. Good for crowd control. Unlock this item by completing the Macho challenge (deal 5,000 damage in one shot).

Items List (via Gamepur)

Common (Grey)

Armor-Piercing Rounds:Â You deal an additional 20 percent of damage (per stack) against bosses — Requirement: Complete a teleporter event
Backup Magazine:Â Add one more charge to your secondary skill. Stacking this item increases the charge by one. — Requirement: Fully charge a teleporter without receiving damage.
Bundle of Fireworks:Â When you open a chest, eight fireworks explode out and deal 300 percent base damage to enemies. You gain four fireworks per stack. — Requirement: You must duplicate the same item at a 3D printer seven times in a row.
Bustling Fungus:Â You stand still for two seconds, creating an area of healing for
Cautious Slug:Â Your health regeneration increases by 250 percent when you’re outside of combat, and this effect stacks by 150 percent per stack.
Crowbar:Â You deal 150 percent damage to enemies above 90 percent health. This ability’s damage percentage increases by 30 for each stack â€” — Requirements: Discover 10 unique Common items.
Energy Drink:Â Your sprint speed increases by 30 percent and each stack adds another 20 percent.
Gasoline:Â When you kill an enemy, they ignite all nearby enemies within 12 meters. Enemies burn for 150 percent base damage. You gain 75 percent damage and four meters per stack.
Lens-Maker’s Glasses:Â You have a 10 percent chance to strike your opponent and deal double damage critically. This stacks at 10 percent.
Medkit:Â You gain a heal 1.1 seconds after you take damage. The heal starts at 10 and increases by 10 per stack. — Requirement: You must defeat an Elite-type enemy
Monster Tooth:Â When you kill an enemy, the foe drops a healing orb that heals for 10 health, and each stack increases the heal by five.
Paul’s Goat Hoof:Â Your movement increases by 14 percent per stack. — Requirement: You must fail the Shrine of Chance 3 times in a row.
Personal Shield Generator:Â You gain an additional 25 health shield, and recharges when you’re not taking damage. You can increase the protection by 25 per stack.
Rusted Key:Â With it, you can find a hidden cache in each level. Stacking this item means you increase the item rarity in the create — Requirement: Defeat the boss that spawns at the teleporter in under 15 seconds.
Soldier’s Syringe:Â Increases attack speed by 15 percent per stack
Sticky Bomb:Â You have a five percent chance of hitting an enemy with a bomb. When it explodes, it does 250 percent base damage. Each stack adds 125 percent.
Stun Grenade:Â You have a five percent chance to stun an enemy for two seconds. This effect increase by five percent per stack.
Tougher Times:Â Increases 15 percent per stack chance to block incoming damage, and this is not affected by luck. — Requirement: You must die five times.
Tri-tip Dagger:Â You have a 15 percent chance to cause an enemy to bleed for 240 percent base damage. This effect stacks for 15 percent per item.
Warbanner:Â When you level up, a banner drops increasing the attack and movement speed of you and your allies within the aura. The aura starts at 16 meters and increases by eight per stack.

Uncommon (Green).These show up in larger chests, elites, bosses, and shrines.

AtG Missile Mk 1:Â You have a 10 percent chance to fire a missile, which does 300 percent damage. Each stack adds another 300 percent.
Bandolier:Â You have an 18 percent chance of having an ammo pack drop after killing an enemy, which resets all of your cooldowns.
Berzerker’s Pauldron:Â When you kill three enemies within a second of each other, you go into a frenzy for six seconds, which increases your movement speed by 50 percent and your attack speed by 100. Stacking this item raises the time by four seconds. — Requirements: Charge the teleporter with less than 10 percent of your maximum health.
Chronobauble:Â When hitting enemies you slow their movement speed down by 60 percent for one second. Stacking this item increases the slow time by one second, for each stack.
Fuel Cell:Â Your equipment gains an additional charge and reduces the cooldown by 15 percent. Stacking this item increases the charge by one, and you gain 15 percent cooldown each time. — Requirements: Pick up five different types of Equipment.
Harvester’s Scythe:Â Your critical chance increases by five percent. When you land a critical strike, you heal for eight health. Stacking this item increases healing by four. — Requirements: Complete a Prismatic Trial
Hopoo Feather:Â You can perform an additional jump, and stacking this item adds one each time.
Infusion:Â When you kill an enemy, your health permanently increases by one, to a maximum of 100. Stacking this item increases the maximum by 100. — Requirements: Kill 3,000 enemies.
Kjaro’sÂ Band:Â You have an eight percent chance when hitting an enemy to have a runic flame tornado, dealing 500 percent damage. Stacking this item increases the damage by 250 percent, per stack. — Requirements: Discover the hidden chamber in the Abandoned Aqueduct.
Leeching Seed:Â When you deal damage, you heal one health. This amount increases by one for every stack.
Old War Stealth kit:Â When you take damage, you have a chance of increasing your movement speed by 40 percent and gain invisibility for three seconds. You can improve the invisibility length by 1.5 seconds for each stack. The more damage you take, the higher chance you have of this effect happening.
Predatory Instincts:Â Landing a critical strike increases your attack speed by 10 percent. You can reach a maximum cap of 30 percent. — Requirement: You must achieve 200 percent attack speed.
Red Whip:Â When you leave combat, your movement speed increases by 30 percent. Stacking this item increases the effect by 30 percent, each time.
Rose Buckler:Â Your armor increases by 25 while sprinting. Stacking this item increases the armor by 25.
Runald’sÂ Band:Â You have an eight percent chance when hitting an enemy to have runic ice hit them, which slows them down by 80 percent and deals 250 percent damage. Stacking this item increases the damage by 125 percent. — Requirements: Discover the hidden chamber in the Abandoned Aqueduct.
Ukulele:Â You have a 25 percent chance to fire chain lightning for 80 percent damage, damaging three targets that are within 20 meters of you. Stacking this item increases the number of enemies you can attack and the range by two.
Wax Quail:Â When you jump as you sprint, you receive a boost forward by 10 meters. Stacking this item increases the lift forward by 10 meters. — Requirements: Reach 300 percent movement speed, and this includes when you’re sprinting.
Will-o’-the-wisp:Â When you kill an enemy, you spawn a lava pillar in a 12-meter radius that deals 350 percent base damage. Stacking this item increases the range by 2.4 meters and the damage by 280 percent.

Lunar (Blue). Get these items via spending Lunar Coins.

Brittle Crown:Â You have a 30 percent chance to hit your enemy and gain three gold. However, you lose gold equal to the amount you get hit for, or you lose the percent of gold equal to the percent of maximum health you lose based on the hit; the game choices whichever is larger. When stacking, the amount of gold you receive increases by three.
Corpsebloom:Â Your healing increases by 100 percent more. However, all of your healing gets applied over time. You can heal for a maximum of 10 percent of your health per second. When stacking the maximum percentage is reduced by 50 percent.
Effigy of Grief:Â All characters get slowed by 50 percent, and their armor is reduced by 20.
Glowing Meteorite:Â Summon meteors from above and have them damage everyone for 600 percent damage per hit. The effect lasts for 20 seconds. — Requirements: You must carry five lunar items in a single run.
Hellfire Tincture:Â Have all characters within eight meters catch fire. The effect’s damage goes off of your maximum health, which occurs every second. The burn hurts allies for 0.5 times the base strength, and enemies are hurt 24 times the base strength.
Shaped Glass:Â Increase your base damage by 100 percent, but your maximum health is reduced by 50 percent. Stacking this item increases the base damage by 100 percent, and further reduces your health by 50 percent.
Transcendence:Â All of your health gets converted into a regenerating shield. You gain 50 percent maximum health. Stacking this item increases the maximum health gain by 25 percent.

Boss (Yellow). Get them by killing portal bosses.

Queen’s Gland:Â Every 30 seconds, you’re summoning a Beetle Guard who deals 300 percent damage and has 100 percent health. You can only have one guard up at a time. Stacking this item increases the number of guards you can have alive at once. — Requirements: The Beetle Queen Boss drops this item. This item is not guaranteed to drop.
TitanticÂ Knuri:Â Holding this item increases your maximum health by 40 and your health regeneration by 1.6 health per second. Stacking this item increases your maximum health by 40, and your health regeneration by 1.6. — Requirements: You must kill the Titanic Guardian boss. This item is not guaranteed to drop.

Legendary (Red). Rare drops, but worth the hassle.

Alien Head:Â Your skill cooldowns are now reduced by 25 percent. Stacking this item increases the cooldown by 25 percent.
Brainstalks:Â When you kill an elite enemy, you enter a frenzy for three seconds, and none of your skills have cooldowns. Stacking this item increases the frenzy timer by two seconds. — Requirements: You must defeat an elite boss while on Monsoon difficulty.
Brilliant Behemoth:Â All attacks from now on explode in a four-meter radius, dealing 60 percent additional damage.
Ceremonial Dagger:Â When you kill an enemy, you release homing daggers to other targets.
Dio’s Best Friend:Â When you die, this item goes in your sted, and you return to life. You are invulnerable for three seconds. — Requirements: You must stay alive for 30 consecutive minutes.
Frost Relic:Â When you kill an enemy, three icicles surround you and deal 3×33 percent damage.
Happiest Mask:Â When you kill an enemy, there’s a 10 percent chance to spawn a ghost of that fallen foe that deals 500 percent damage. The ghost lasts for 30 seconds. Stacking this item increases how long the spirit stays generated by 30 seconds.
Hardlight Afterburner:Â Increases your utility skill charges by two, and reduces its cooldown by 33 percent. Stacking this item increases the charges by two, per stack.
H3AD-ST v2:Â Your jump height gets increased. When you hit the ground, you deal a kinetic explosion and deal 2300 percent base damage that scales up with speed. The ground explosion recharges every 10 seconds. Stacking this item decreases the explosion’s cooldown by 50 percent.
N’Kuhana’s Opinion:Â You now store 100 percent of your healing as Soul Energy. When your soul energy reaches 10 percent of your maximum health, you fire a skull that deals 250 percent damage. — Requirements: Find the Altar of N’Kuhana.
Rejuvenation Rack:Â Any healing you receive is increased by 100 percent. Stacking this item raises the healing increase by 100 percent. — Requirements: Reach the third teleporter event without needing to heal.
Sentient Meat Hook:Â You have a 20 percent chance to hit an enemy and have homing hooks that attack up to 10 enemies, and deal 100 percent damage. Stacking this item increases the number of enemies hit by five â€” — Requirements: Loop back to the first stage of the game.
Soulbound Catalyst:Â Kill enemies reduces your equipment’s cooldown by four seconds. Stacking this item increases the cooldown time by two seconds, per stack. — Requirements: Discover and activate eight unique Newt Altars.
Unstable Tesla Coil:Â You now fire out lightning that hits three enemies for 200 percent base damage every 0.5 seconds. This ability turns off every 10 seconds. When stacking this item, you increase the number of enemies you hit by three per stack â€” — Requirements: Deal 5,000 damage in a single attack.
Wake of Vultures:Â You gain the power of any killed elite enemy for eight seconds. Stacking this item increases the amount of time by five seconds.
57 Leaf Clover:Â Any random effect you have happen to you gets rolled a second time, with a more likely positive outcome, on your behalf. Stacking this item increases the number of rolls by one. — Requirements: Complete 20 stages in a single run.

Equipment (Orange). These active items are useful but they have large cooldowns.

Disposable Missile Launcher:Â Fire out 12 missiles, each dealing 300 percent damage.
Foreign Fruit:Â Heal for 50 percent of your maximum health.
Gnarled Woodsprite: Summon a Woodsprite who heals you for 1.5 percent of your maximum health per second. You can also send the Woodsprite to assist an ally, who receives heals for 10 percent of their maximum health. — Requirements: Fully upgrade a Shrine of the Woods.
Milky Chrysalis:Â You gain wings, granting you the ability to fly for 15 seconds. Your movement speed also increases by 20 percent while this is activated.
Ocular HUD:Â You gain 100 percent Critical Strike Chance for eight seconds.
Preon Accumulator:Â Fire out preon tendrils, hitting enemies within 30 meters for 600 percent damage per second. Hitting an enemy causes a 20-meter explosion, dealing 4,000 percent damage. — Requirements: Open the Timed Security Chest on Rallypoint Delta
Primordial Cube:Â Fire out a black hole that pulls any enemy within 30 meters to it. The black hole lasts for 10 seconds.
Radar Scanner: You reveal all of the interactables for 10 seconds, but they must be within 500 meters of you. — Requirements: You need to collect 10 monster or environment logs.
Royal Capacitor: Aim at a particular enemy, and hitting this item summons a massive lightning bolt to hit them; the attack deals 3000 percent damage and stuns enemies near your target. — Requirements: You must defeat the teleporter bosses once you have activated the two shrines of the Mountain.
The Back-Up:Â You summon strike drones to assist you, and they last for 25 seconds â€” — Requirements: Repair 30 drones or turrets.
The Crowdfunder: You rapidly fire out at your enemies, dealing 100 percent damage for each shot. However, each shot costs $1, and the cost increases the longer the item gets used.


Square Enix To Reveal Marvel’s Avengers Game At E3 2019

Remember Square Enix‘s long-gestating Avengers Project game developed by Eidos Montreal and Crystal Dynamics that was initially announced back in 2017? It is now officially titled Marvel’s Avengers, and the developer has announced that it will be unveiled at its E3 2019 press conference.
The news broke via the game’s official Twitter account, with its first and only tweet to date announcing the Marvel’s Avengers worldwide reveal at 6pm PT on 10 June 2019 (or 9am on 11 June 2019 GMT+8) during Square Enix’s Live E3 2019 event.

Tune into Square Enix Live E3 2019 for the worldwide reveal of Marvelâ€™s Avengers.
ðŸ—“ï¸ The event – complete with closed captions â€“ begins June 10 at 6PM PT: https://t.co/KNimbY3Ze7 #SquareEnixE3 #Reassemble pic.twitter.com/zYibKtcPS1
â€” Marvel’s Avengers (@PlayAvengers) May 29, 2019
Nothing else was revealed about the game, other than what might be its official logo. According to past reports, we already know that Marvel’s Avengers will feature a completely original story and introduce a universe of its own.
However, surely it’s not a coincidence that they’ve changed the name from the Avengers Project to Marvel’s Avengers, which sounds more in line and in-theme with Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man. Perhaps they could even be set in the same universe? Fingers crossed.
The Marvel (and by extension, the Avengers) brand is currently at its highest peak ever, with Avengers Endgame recently releasing and still breaking plenty of cinematic records as we speak.
If the game does turn out to have a 2019 release date, it will be one of the most highly-anticipated major games to be released in the second half of this year alongside other titles like Death Stranding and Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order.
In the meantime, re-watch the original Avengers Project / Marvel’s Avengers announcement trailer from early 2017 to tide you over for now.
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Superman & Lois TV Series Unveils First Full Trailer

The upcoming CW TV series Superman & Lois has finally received a full official trailer ahead of its premiere later this month.
The Superman & Lois trailer showcases the Kent farm in Smallville. It also reveals the drama and conflicts that arise from Clark Kent telling his two teenage sons about the truth; that he’s Superman.

The trailer also showcases a robotic machine villain who might turn out to be Superman villain Metallo; a cyborg with kryptonite as a power source.

The synopsis reads:
In Superman & Lois, after years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, the worldâ€™s most famous superhero, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin) and comic booksâ€™ most famous journalist, Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch), come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever – dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in todayâ€™s society.
Complicating the already daunting job of raising two boys, Clark and Lois must also concern themselves with whether or not their sons Jonathan (Jordan Elsass) and Jordan (Alexander Garfin) could inherit their fatherâ€™s Kryptonian superpowers as they grow older.
Returning to Smallville to handle some Kent family business, Clark and Lois are reacquainted with Lana Lang (Emmanuelle Chriqui), a local loan officer who also happens to be Clarkâ€™s first love, and her Fire Chief husband Kyle Cushing (Erik Valdez).
The adults arenâ€™t the only ones rediscovering old friendships in Smallville as the Kent sons are reacquainted with Lana and Kyleâ€™s rebellious daughter, Sarah (Inde Navarrette).
Of course, thereâ€™s never a dull moment in the life of a superhero, especially with Loisâ€™ father, General Samuel Lane (Dylan Walsh) looking for Superman to vanquish a villain or save the day at a momentâ€™s notice.
Meanwhile, Superman and Loisâ€™ return to idyllic Smallville is set to be upended when both a mysterious stranger (WolÃ© Parks) and impassioned self-made mogul Morgan Edge (Adam Raynerâ€) enter their lives.
Superman & Lois will premiere on 23 February 2021. In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


Make Mouse Marvel: Check Out These New Logitech Designs

Logitech has introduced the 2018 Logitech M238 MARVEL Wireless Collection; mice with designs inspired by iconic Marvel heroes. There are four designs to choose from so far, including Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, and Spider-Man.
The M238 wireless mice are compatible with Microsoft Windows, Mac, and Linux OS. Additionally, it lasts up to 12 months on a single battery and small enough to bring with you almost everywhere.
Check out the four different designs below:

My personal picks would have to be the Captain America and Spider-Man designs. You can’t go wrong with the iconic star-spangled shield or the iconic webbed Spidey face mask.
â€œWith the Logitech MARVEL Collection, we set out to have some fun and designed a collection that all fans could relate to,â€ said Mr. Richard Sim, Country Manager of Malaysia at Logitech. â€œNow, everyone can add personality to their desk and become the at-work embodiment of their favorite Marvel Super Hero.â€
The Logitech M238 MARVEL Wireless Collection is now available for a retail price of RM89. For more details and information, head on over to the official website here. Or better yet, check out more pics of the mice below.


New Tales From The Borderlands Trailer Reveals 18 Minutes Of Gameplay

In case you wanted a deeper look at the upcoming adventure game set in the Borderlands universe, Gearbox has you covered.
The company showcased 18 minutes of gameplay during PAX West, featuring the following characters who will be the main focus:

Anuradha Dahr – Although Anuradha (Anu) might be uncomfortable in social settings, she has no problem-solving problems! Anu can see complex calculus, probabilities, and solve puzzles with her Tech Glasses. This do-gooder dreams of a world where no one has to kill to get ahead.
Octavio Wallace Dahr – Anu’s adopted brother, Octavio, can be a bit full of himself. According to him, he is Meridian City’s most popular citizen with a long list of contacts to back it up. His ability to access information is like no other! Octavio’s big break hasn’t come just yet but he desperately wants to own a business and make loads of cash.
Fran Miscowicz – Fran brings all the action from her gadget-packed hover chair. Fran’s frogurt shop was hit by a Maliwan laser, and now is out for vengeance on the people that destroyed her shop. She’ll stop at nothing to protect her friends along the way and hopefully receive the much-owed insurance payout, or the insurance company is going to have to deal with her directly.

While I rather just shoot down half the people in the game instead of relying on dialogue choices for the same outcome, this will appeal to some folks who loved Tales From The Borderlands from Telltale Games back in the day. Thus, I will keep an open mind and see how Gearbox’s writing chops are for this upcoming adventure title.
The trailer & features list are below. Game’s coming out 21st October:

Every Choice Matters – Every choice you make can impact how your story unfolds, often in unexpected ways. Only by playing through the game will you fully understand how your decisions can change the Borderlands;
Impact of Quick Time Events – Succeeding at or failing QTEs has a tangible impact on your adventure, sometimes leading to a premature conclusion and other times shaping your story in unexpected ways;
Immersive Visuals – In addition to stunning environments, New Tales from the Borderlands utilizes vastly improved movement and facial animations, using performance capture and facial mapping technology for the first time ever in a Borderlands title.


So How Did Capcom Come Up With Street Fighter II’s Strange & Racially Diverse Fighters?

As you play through your bouts of Street Fighter V online, you wonder to yourself: how in the Nine Hells did Capcom come up with the idea of a stretchy Indian mystic with “yoga” powers and flame breath? You’re not the only one, as many fighting game fans do ponder about it.
Retro game site Shmuplations republished a 2003 interview with Street Fighter and Final Fight designer and illustrator Akira Yasuda about his works at Capcom. He talked about how character designs for Dhalsim and claw-wielder Vega were born out of an unspoken rule that encouraged them to push the boundaries of their creations. Basically their glitches and mistakes during pre-production made them laugh and go “hmm..let’s add that to the character AND in the game”.
We’ll break down the quotes from the interview:
On Dhalsim

“In the actual planning documents, we set a limit on punches, that they couldnâ€™t extend further than 128 pixels. But in that process of reviewing the characters, we decided to extend it a little further, then a little further, then a little further moreâ€¦ until one day we saw how long his arms came out and everyone cracked up.
That was the moment we knew it was good.”

On Vega

“When creating new characters, I had to choose a country for a fighter to hail from and then find a fighting style to match it. After matching all those up, the only ones that were leftover were ‘Spain’ and ‘Ninja’.
I wanted to use ninjas for Japan, but Japan already had karate and sumo. So I just combined what he had leftover and came up with the â€˜Spanish Ninja.â€™

Akira said that he wasn’t sold on the idea, but the Spanish Ninja idea grew on him and ended up teaching him how to be flexible while stepping out of one’s comfort zone when doing designs.

On Chun-Li
Akira was inspired by Tao from the movie Genma Taisen, but dolled up so that she shows her bare legs and sport a bodycon dress. She eventually looked like a “fake” kung-fu fighter in pro wrestling.

The truth is, I had almost no time to come up with Chun-Li. I had to review the animation patterns for all the different characters, you see. Plus some characters ended up having too many patterns and we couldnâ€™t fit it all into the memoryâ€¦ shaving that down and making cuts took us about half a year.

Akira’s solution to trimming the animation down is to create all her unique and flashy moves first, then re-used the animation from other characters for her normal punches and kicks.
Check out the rest of the interview here.Â


Tekken 8 Gameplay Trailer Shows Jin Kazama In Action

Bandai Namco has unveiled a new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer showcasing none other than Jin Kazama himself. The trailer also shows off Jin’s super in the upcoming game.
This is the third trailer after Nina Williams and Kazuya Mishima.
Tekken 8 is slated to launch for the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. However, there is no release date or release window as of yet.
Check out the trailer below:


The Lonely Hearts Petshop Demo From Malaysia’s Persona Theory Is Now Available

The Lonely Hearts Petshop is a new adventure game from Malaysian developer Persona Theory Games. The demo of the game is now free to download and play from the itch.io website.

The Lonely Hearts Petshop is described as a cat to human matchmaking visual novel game. In this narrative-focused experience, players are tasked with helping to run a pet shop owned by anthropomorphic cats. Yes, you read that right.
This is a world populated by adorable anthropomorphic cats, but the twist is that pets are actually human beings. It’s a perfect game for all you cat lovers out there; to feel what it’s like to have the situation in reverse.

Of course, this is made by Persona Theory Games; the same studio behind the excellent Fires At Midnight and the upcoming Kabaret. So expect a lot of local Malaysian culture, flavour and spice in The Lonely Hearts Petshop. In the game, the setting is even set on a fictional Jonker Street in an alternate version of Malacca.

You can make your own Catsona (personal avatar) with clothes and accessories, as well as listen to the stories of the customers, and choose which human is for them. The decisions and choices made by players will have consequences, be they big and small, good or bad.
In the meantime, you can check out gameplay footage from The Lonely Hearts Petshop below:


Disney & Singapore Studio goGame Join Forces For An Epic (If Familiar) Quest

Is 2018 the year where bigwig companies want to ride on the White Cat Project mobile action RPG formula? First, we have the polished-if-derivative Dragalia Lost which I’m still playing up to this day just because it’s pretty adorable. Now we have one from Disney and Singapore studio goGame: Disney Epic Quest.
Disney Epic Quest was announced recently; it’s a mobile action RPG in the veins of the aforementioned mobile games but with collectible Disney and Pixar characters you can gacha for. Wreck-It Ralph, Baymax, Captain Jack Sparrow, Elastigirl, the Disney trio of Mickey, Donald, and Goofy: all of them are here and look a little…odd. Especially Ralph.

Why so derpy? Why copy the Dreamworks Animation trademark smirk? Your upcoming movie this American Thanksgiving is going to turn out alright. Hopefully. Lay off the stupid pills in the meantime.
Disney Epic Quest will feature the usual staples of these mobile RPGs: tons of gear, tons of characters to build a party with, lots of dailies and co-op raids (fight a giant dude with a big group), and even some PvP to go along with it. And you’ll probably play it with swipes, taps, and screen drags ala Colopl’s breadwinner.
Frankly speaking, there’s nothing wrong with copying a successful formula and slapping on a coat of Disney/Pixar paint as long as the money rolls in, right?Â Disney Epic Quest be out in 2019 exclusively for Southeast Asia for now.
Check out the trailer and images below.
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Dying Light Studio Is Making An Open-World Fantasy RPG; Features Ex-CD Projekt Developers

Not sick of making more open-world games, Techland is taking a break from zombies and is now tackling fantasy.
The Polish developer and publisher have announced that it’s working on a new open-world fantasy action RPG and are hiring new people to work on the triple-A game. The company has 70 positions open for this, ranging from animation duties to production.
The team spearheading the new IP include ex-CD Projekt Red staff like open world director Bartosz Ochman (Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt), narrative director Karolina Stachyra (The Witcher 2, The Witcher 3) and narrative lead Arkadiusz Borowik (Witcher 2, Witcher 3). Other notable staff members include creative director Mario Maltezos (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Mad Max), lead game designer David McClure (Deathloop) and lead animator Kevin Quaid (Horizon Zero Dawn).
Techland’s last game, Dying Light 2, sold 5 million copies during its launch month, showcasing the fact that there’s still a need for open world zombie games. We enjoyed our time with Dying Light 2, even if parts of the story felt a bit off. Check out our full review here.


Attack On Titan Stomps Into Call Of Duty Vanguard

Call Of Duty Vanguard is crossing over with one of the most popular ongoing anime out there, Attack On Titan. In this bundle to be released as part of the midseason update, Daniel Yatsu will don the legendary Survey Corps gear.
This epic collaboration will officially become available on 20 January 2022, following a midseason update for Vanguard and Warzone Pacific that will include a new Operator, a new weapon, additional content for Zombies, various bugs fixes, and more. The Vanguard update will be downloadable at 1 am GMT+8 on 12 January 2022, while the Warzone Pacific update can be downloaded starting at 1 amÂ GMT+8 on 13 January 2022.
In celebration of Attack on Titanâ€™s final season, Vanguard and Warzone Pacific players can become a Survey Corps member through the Tracer Pack: Attack on Titan â€” Levi Edition Bundle. (which will be available via the in-game store for 2,400CP, equivalent to US$19.99)
It comes with the â€œTitan Piercerâ€ blade weapon, a Legendary â€œSteel Cutâ€ Finishing Move, as well as the Vanguard-exclusive â€œVertical Maneuverâ€ Highlight Intro and the â€œUltrahard Steelâ€ MVP Highlight. The other two weapons in this Bundle are the Legendary â€œHistoriaâ€ SMG and â€œYmir Curseâ€ Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprints.

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Fans of the anime and manga will also recognize the other elements of this Bundle and what they reference: a â€œSecret Keeperâ€ key Weapon Charm to unlock the worldâ€™s mysteries, the â€œWings of Freedomâ€ Emblem worn with pride by Survey Corps members, and a â€œOne Hot Potatoâ€ Sticker.
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Now we’ve truly seen some cursed content but this takes the cake.


Dell & Alienware Switches It Up With New Handheld PC Prototype

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Such is the case of PC-making company Dell and Alienware who are happily fluffing up Nintendo with their latest PC idea.
The company recently revealed the Concept UFO during this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Take a look:

Yes, it’s drawing huge inspiration from the Nintendo Switch, right down to the detachable left and right controller pieces. This being a concept and prototype, Dell and Alienware aren’t revealing anything else like hardware specifics, battery life, and other details.
However, the prototype is made available to playtest at the show floor this week. It’s currently running Windows 10, features an eight-inch 1200p display, and weighs less than 1kg. It also has USB-C ports that let you connect a keyboard and mouse setup. Hear that, Nintendo? Why not do that for your next iteration of the device so we can rid ourselves of your dock?
Anyway, you can play Rocket League, F1 2019, and Mortal Kombat 11 on this portable PC at the show floor.


Overwatch 2 Beta Will Launch Later This June For PC & Consoles

Blizzard has confirmed that its open beta for competitive multiplayer shooter Overwatch 2 will launch on 28th June.
The beta will be playable on PC, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4. This version of the game will feature the Junker Queen as a playable tank hero.

#Overwatch2 Beta begins June 28
?  PC & Console? Junker Queen & a New Map? Sign-Ups & more details coming June 16 pic.twitter.com/XPJOhfeVjE
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) June 14, 2022

More details about the game’s live service model (it’s free-to-play), seasonal content plan, and the Junker Queen’s kit and playstylye will be shared in a 17th June livestream at 1am GMT+8. Here are a few words about Overwatch 2 from Blizzard president Mike Ybarra.
“We can’t wait to roll out the beginning of the Overwatch 2 experience on October 4 and introduce an exciting new competitive vision, featuring amazing new content and a reimagining of the iconic heroes, maps, and gameplay that made the original game so compelling. This is the beginning of an always-on and always-evolving era for the franchise, and a recommitment to serving players with frequent and substantial updates planned well into the future.”


CS:GO’s First Update In Years Gives Us New Characters And Missions

If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. That’s probably the principle that Valve holds on to in regards to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. However, it’s quite obvious that some new content is much needed and thankfully, Valve has shown that they still care about CS:GO.

Operation Shattered Web has just been announced and it’s bringing along a host of new stuff to the game including special characters, new missions, a new battle pass format, and more. The operation has gone live and even those without an Operation Pass can play the missions.
The biggest additions are definitely the Shattered Web Agents which are basically new skins for players to wear in both Operation Missions and on any other maps. They are all available as mission progress rewards and can be unlocked by completing said missions. I don’t know about you guys but they kind of remind me of the Operators in Rainbow Six: Siege, just without special abilities.

You unlock the new characters by earning Stars upon mission completion. In the 16+ weeks that the Operation lasts for, new missions will be introduced each week for you to earn more Stars. The missions must be completed in a range of modes and maps including Casual, Competitive, Danger Zone, Guardian, and more.
A new mission type coming to game alongside Operation Shattered Web is Guardian Strike. You will team up with a friend in a co-op mission that sees you both defending the world from Terrorists. You will earn Guardian XP and be rewarded with Stars and Operation Weapon Drops.

Another exciting addition to game are the new maps. Believe it or not, CS:GO will finally have a moon base map in a place called Lunacy. It will have low gravity so prepare for some floaty mayhem. The other new map is Jungle, a community-created Danger Zone map. Both of these maps are also available for regular matchmaking games.

Of course, no one would accept a CS:GO major update that doesn’t come with new cosmetics. There are more than 40 new skins and cases for your knives and guns in Operation Shattered Web, each one belonging to a collection such as Norse, St. Marc, and more. There are also new stickers and graffiti.

Operation Shattered Web may not attract new players to the game but most of the time, people don’t need more reasons than “it’s Counter-Strike” to try out CS:GO so this big introduction of new content will definitely give all players something new to enjoy.
For more information and to check out the F.A.Q., head on over to the Shattered Web website.


Assassin’s Creed Celebrates 15th Anniversary With Origins Free Weekend

Ubisoft has announced the start of the 15th anniversary celebrations for Assassin’s Creed. These celebrations are an opportunity for the teams to thank the fans for 15 extraordinary years of history and shared passion. For the months to come, players will discover surprises, collaborations, rewards, community activities, and more.
Players have access to new free content in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla thanks to unprecedented Year 2 support, with the return of festivals, the Mastery Challenge Pack 2, the Armory feature, and new caves to explore this fall to solve the mystery of the Tombs of the Fallen. This summer, players will also be able to take part in Odin’s rogue-lite inspired journey to the spectacular region of Niflheim with the new game mode, The Forgotten Saga, offering a fresh take on gameplay that is free to all Assassin’s Creed Valhalla players. One last surprise awaits fans at the end of the year as the Assassin’s Creed Teams will reveal the last episode of the story of Eivor as a free chapter for all players.
As players discovered few days ago, we are delighted to bring 60fps support for Assassin’s Creed Origins on both Xbox Series X/S and PS5. Players are now able to rediscover Ancient Egypt under the reign of Cleopatra in 60 fps and make the most of Bayek’s grandiose adventures. To celebrate this upgrade with all our players, we will be hosting a free weekend for Assassin’s Creed Origins from June 16th June to 20th June 2022. Players can pre-load Assassin’s Creed Origins starting today: https://freeweekend.ubisoft.com/assassins-creed-origins
In addition, Assassin’s Creed Origins is also currently free on Xbox Game Pass.
For 5 years now, the teams’ passion for making history more available to a larger audience has given life to 3 opuses of the Discovery Tour Franchise. In the spirit of facilitating access to learning, we are happy to announce that Discovery Tour: Viking Age is now available as a stand-alone experience on consoles*, as well as on PC: https://assassinscreed.com/discoverytour. We are also honoured to be partnering with Faculty of Education at McGill University to develop curriculum guides for teachers and students, available online for free, to help them make the most of Discovery Tour opuses as learning tools for the classroom:  https://ubisoft.com/r/discovery-tour/curriculum-guide
To celebrate the 15 years of Assassin’s Creed, each week, a game will be featured, offering new content, rewards, and interactive experiences for all our audiences on our dedicated website launching today: assassinscreed15.com. As a starter, several sets of Assassin’s Creed Origins tattoos along with a naval pack are now available in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.


Bandai Namco Is Giving Away A Super Robot Wars Commemorative Coin

To celebrate its Guinness World Record win, Bandai Namco is giving away a special Super Robot Wars Commemorative coin.
To win it, all you have to do is:

Follow Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Facebook page,
Use the hashtag #SRW30 and comment on the link’s post about your favourite Super Robot Wars series moment.

10 lucky winners in Southeast Asia will be picked to win the special SRW coin. Better hurry: the deadline is 21st June 23:59 GMT+8.
The Super Robot Wars series received the Guinness World Record for the highest number of intellectual properties included in a crossover role-playing game series.


Gamescom 2019: Sega’s Humankind Looks Like A Civ Clone With A Twist

During the Gamescom 2019 Opening Night Live press conference, Sega and Amplitude Studios showed off their upcoming historical 4X turn-based strategy game, Humankind. Instead of basing your civilization on existing ones from human history like Firaxis’s iconic Civilization franchise, the twist is that players will instead create a completely unique civilization.
According to the game’s official description, this unique civilization can be built by combining any of the 60 historical cultures from the Bronze to the Modern Age, which supposedly will result in endless versions of the player’s very own civilization.
Fame is a core gameplay mechanic in Humankind, as the civilization with the highest fame will thrive. Players will need to build their civilization’s culture and military, as well as encounterÂ people and events from history.
Humankind is slated to release for the PC sometime in 2020. In the meantime, head on over to the game’s Steam page here or check out the trailer with some awesome music below.
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Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Expansion Adds New Class & More

The fans of The Elder Scrolls Online will soon revisit Morrowind with the upcoming Necrom expansion, which was announced during the Xbox & Bethesda Developer_Direct and will include a brand new class. The expansion launches on PC and Xbox on 5 June and 20 June respectively.

New Class: Arcanist

This expansion will introduce a new class to the game, called the Arcanist, making it the third new class since the game’s launch. Additionally, players will be able to experience the new content without breaking the bank as most of the previously released DLC will be available for free for a limited time.
The Necrom expansion introduces the new Arcanist class, featuring unique abilities and powerful magic from forbidden sources. The Arcanist class offers players the ability to specialize in different forms of magic, giving them access to destructive, restorative, or defensive spells, providing them with a wider range of powers.
Necrom will transport players to the eastern region of Morrowind and bring them to the Telvanni Peninsula, home to the city of Necrom. Players will become embroiled in the schemes of Hermaeus Mora, a powerful Daedric Prince who has previously appeared in the Dragonborn DLC for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. This expansion is the first instalment in the Shadow Over Morrowind story arc, which will introduce cosmic horror creatures to the game world.

In addition, players who own the base game can experience the epic story of The Elder Scrolls Online before the launch of Necrom by playing over 20 DLC expansions for a limited time, excluding The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle.
Tamriel is facing a dark new era, as Lovecraftian beasts and undead monsters threaten the land. A shadow is growing and heroes are needed to defend it.


Fast X Wants To Be Infinity War But Ends Up Delivering More Of The Same

It’s hard to believe that the Fast And Furious franchise is still going strong more than two decades later with its 11th instalment (counting Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw), Fast X. The franchise is showing no signs of slowing down and is going full speed ahead with more sequels. Read on to find out what I thought of Fast X.
Family First

What can I say about Fast X? There’s really not much to say besides that it delivers more of the same action from the same ‘family’ we’ve grown with over the years. The premise in Fast X follows the conventional trope that someone from the past comes to haunt Dominic Toretto and his ‘family’ for vengeance. This time, it’s in the form of Jason Momoa’s Dante. I think it’s cool that Dante is a character that has ties to a previous Fast And Furious movie, but the rest of the movie is still as formulaic and predictable as you’d expect from a Fast And Furious movie.
The biggest problem with Fast X is that it’s way too long. At 2 hours and 20 minutes, it feels draggy, especially in the second act near the middle of the movie, and this is despite the movie being pretty much almost balls-to-the-walls action from start to finish. That being said, too much of anything is never a good thing. Another issue that may frustrate viewers is that Fast X is actually just Part One of a potential duology or trilogy of movies. Fast X ends on a ridiculous and unsatisfying cliffhanger, and it’s clear that the filmmakers want to evoke the same vibe as 2018’s Avengers Infinity War. Unfortunately, they failed, as what happened at the end made many of the viewers in my cinema hall erupt into laughter instead. In the same way that Avengers Infinity War led the way for Avengers Endgame, the purpose of Fast X is mainly to set up the next sequel.

Of course, Fast X is not all bad. Like I previously mentioned, it features a lot of the adrenaline-pumping and physics-defying action that we’ve come to associate with the franchise. There’s no problem with liking that, since that’s the main appeal and selling point of the franchise anyways. Sometimes you just want to relax, switch your brain off and enjoy some mindless movies. They’re called popcorn flicks for a reason.
The biggest highlight of Fast X is the new additions to the huge cast. These include the characters played by Jason Momoa, Brie Larson and Daniela Melchior. I can’t reveal the names of the latter two due to spoilers, but they make the movie much more refreshing. This is especially true when discussing Jason Momoa’s turn as the antagonist, Dante. It’s great to see Momoa play against type here. He’s usually typecast as the cool or macho dude-bro but here he seems to be channelling a more flamboyant and playful villain, sort of like the Joker or Riddler. He plays the role with such relish and glee that it’s easy to laugh along when he does; even when he commits heinous crimes.

Mindless Fun

I won’t pretend that the Fast And Furious franchise was ever a complex or artistic one, but Fast X is more of the same that we’ve come to expect. If you’re a fan of the franchise, you’ll probably enjoy this latest instalment. If you were never a fan, Fast X is further evidence that the franchise won’t be converting you into one anytime soon.
P.S.: Stay behind for a mid-credits scene!
FINAL SCORE: 50/100
We attended an early screener of Fast X courtesy of United International Pictures Malaysia. Fast X is slated to premiere in Malaysian cinemas on 18 May 2023.


Black Widow Gets New Trailer With Remixed Avengers Theme

Marvel Studios has released yet another new trailer for Black Widow (we’ve lost count of just how many there have been). There’s actually not much in terms of new footage but this new Black Widow trailer will tug our heartstrings the most with its callbacks to previous Avengers movie as well as a remixed Avengers theme playing throughout.
InÂ Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.
Directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige, the movie stars Scarlett Johansson reprising her role as Natasha Romanoff. Florence Pugh stars as Yelena Belova, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov aka Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz as Melina Vostokoff.
Black Widow will premiere on Disney Plus and in cinemas on 9 July 2021.
Check out the new trailer below:


Sony’s Japan Studio Is Now A Shadow Of Its Former Self

Remember Japan Studio, Sony PlayStation’s in-house developer known for the Ape Escape series, Gravity Rush series, Locoroco, Patapon, Siren, Knack, and the Fumito Ueda trilogy of awesome epics that blend art and gaming together? Good times.
It doesn’t seem like Sony cares because it has been downsizing the company to oblivion, with only the team responsible for Astro’s Playroom remaining along with a few other staff.
The company’s response (via VGC & IGN)? Well….
“In an effort to further strengthen business operations, SIE can confirm PlayStation Studios JAPAN Studio will be re-organized into a new organization on April 1. JAPAN Studio will be re-centered to Team ASOBI, the creative team behind Astroâ€™s PLAYROOM, allowing the team to focus on a single vision and build on the popularity of Astroâ€™s PLAYROOM.
In addition, the roles of external production, software localization, and IP management of JAPAN Studio titles will be concentrated within the global functions of PlayStation Studios.”

This basically means that there will be no Japan Studio, just Team Asobi. Though this was coming a mile away; its key members like Keiichiro Toyama have left the studio.
People who know about Japan Studio’s predicament have said that the studio hasn’t been profitable enough in recent years. The developer wanted to create games that appealed to the Japanese market first with hopes of having global appeal. PlayStation wants that kind of global success with other first-party studio products.
Despite this, SIE did mention on Famitsu that the company “has strong relationships with licensees in Japan. [SIE] is still interested in strengthening its relationships with Japanese developers.”


BREAKING: Ubisoft Montreal Office Is Held Hostage

Update: Apparently no threat has been identified within the vicinity according to Montreal police. Investigations are still underway, but this may be a hoax at Ubisoft Montreal’s expense.

No threat has been identified for now. We are currently evacuating the building. #SPVM https://t.co/7g7eHU2B1T
— Police Montréal (@SPVM) November 13, 2020

Original story
This just in: There is a reported hostage situation at Ubisoft Montreal, the games studio known for creating Assassin’s Creed titles.
According to a tip-off on Dexerto, dozens of people are allegedly being held in the Ubisoft building located on Saint Laurent in Montreal, Quebec. Montreal law enforcement is asking locals within the area to stay away while more information is underway.
Some photos of the incident have surfaced via tweets from @tvanouvelles. So far there are no injured people.

#Montreal #mtl #spvmHeavily-armed SPVM tactical offices move into position and prepare to enter the building.
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— Shane B. Murphy (@shanermurph) November 13, 2020

This story is still in development.


Leaked Resident Evil 3 Remake Images Showcase New Monsters & Nemesis

Thanks to a ResetEra user named Dusk Golem, several screenshots of Resident Evil 3 Remake have apparently been leaked. The images showcase what seems to be a brand new monster, a closer look at in-game Nemesis, and more Resident Evil Resistance stuff.
Nemesis can be seen chasing poor Jill Valentine, much like Mr X in the Resident Evil 2 Remake last year. Unlike Mr X though, he also wields a humongous long-range weapon of some sort, which could be either a flamethrower or rocket launcher.

Other images feature what could be new versions of Resident Evil monsters like the amphibious Gamma Hunter and worm-like Grave Digger. They look terribly close in these screenshots, as Jill seems to be in a claustrophobic sewer setting.

There are also many screenshots of simply Jill alone in different settings and environments, which you can check out below.

Last but not least, the leaked images also feature the playable characters from Resident Evil Resistance, the multiplayer mode for Resident Evil 3 Remake. We can see protagonists Carlos Olivera and Becca Woolett (mostly of her) in different environments.

Capcom has yet to confirm or verify any of these screenshots, but the leaked images themselves all feature a watermark from French gaming website GamerGen, which must have been where they were going to be originally published on.
TheÂ Resident Evil 3 RemakeÂ is slated to release for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on 3 April 2020. In the meantime, check out the awesome trailer below.
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Sony Unveils New PlayStation 4 Starter Pack & Alpine Green Dualshock 4

Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch (SIES) has just announced that it will be releasing a brand new PlayStation 4 starter pack and the previously-announced sexy Alpine Green Dualshock 4.

The PlayStation 4 starter kit will include a Slim version of the console, together with FIFA 19 as well as Overcooked! 2. The bundle will set you back at RM1,449 and will include the following items;

PlayStation 4 (Jet Black) with 1TB HDD
Dualshock 4 Wireless Controller (Jet Black)
FIFA 19 Disc version
FIFA 19 FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) Voucher Card, which includes bonus content:

1 x Rare Gold Player Pack
3 x Icon Loan Items for 5 games

Overcooked! 2 Digital version, including:

Too Many Cooks Pack DLC

PlayStationPlus 1-month subscription
PlayStation 4 One-Year extended warranty service

Seeing Green
Another piece of interesting hardware Sony pointed out is the minty looking Alpine Green Dualshock 4. With a striking combination of emerald green and pearly white, accented with gold arrows around the directional buttons, this controller will be the perfect companion for those gaming sessions.

This pretty piece of tech will cost you RM259. I’m definitely getting this. The other Dualshock 4 colours can’t even compete with this one.
Both the PlayStation 4 Starter Pack and the limited edition Alpine Green Dualshock 4 will be released on 26 April.


ASUS ROG Announces New Intel NVIDIA RTX Gaming Laptops

ROG Malaysia has announced new gaming laptops, powered by the latest GPU series from NVIDIA and Intel processors.
ASUS TUF Gaming F15/F17

Product Visual

Model Name
FX506H-CHN021T
FX706H-CHX065T
FX506H-MHN103T

Product Name
ASUS TUF Gaming F15
ASUS TUF Gaming F17
ASUS TUF Gaming F15

Color
Eclipse Gray

Dimension (W x D x H)
35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.43 cm
39.9 x 26.9 x 2.40 ~ 2.52 cm
35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.43 cm

Weight
2.30 Kg
2.60 Kg
2.30 Kg

Processor
IntelÂ® Coreâ„¢ i5-11400H Processor 2.7Â GHzÂ (12MÂ Cache,Â upÂ toÂ 4.5Â GHz, 6 Cores)
IntelÂ®Â Coreâ„¢Â i7-11800H ProcessorÂ 2.3Â GHzÂ (24MÂ Cache,Â upÂ toÂ 4.6Â GHz, 8 Cores)

Graphic
NVIDIAÂ®Â GeForceÂ RTXâ„¢Â 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIAÂ®Â GeForceÂ RTXâ„¢Â 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6

Max Graphic TGP
65W
95W

Panel Size & Info
15.6-inch IPS-level FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 Adaptive-Sync
144Hz 250nits 62.5% SRGB
17.3-inch IPS-level FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 144Hz 250nits 62.5% SRGB
15.6-inch IPS-level FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 Adaptive-Sync
144Hz 250nits 62.5% SRGB

Total System Memory
Total 8GB RAM
Slot 1: 8GB DDR4-2933
Slot 2: Empty
Total 16GB RAM
Slot 1: 16GB DDR4-3200
Slot 2: Empty

System Storage Installed
M.2
Slot 1: 512GB M.2 NVMeâ„¢ PCIeÂ® 3.0 SSD
Slot 2: Empty

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax)+Bluetooth 5.2 (Dual band) 2*2
(*BT version may change with OS upgrades.)

I/O Ports
1x Type-C USB 4 with DisplayPortâ„¢ and Thunderboltâ„¢ 4
1xÂ RJ45Â LANÂ port
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1xÂ 3.5mmÂ ComboÂ AudioÂ Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b
1x Type-C USB 4 with DisplayPortâ„¢ and Thunderboltâ„¢ 4
1x Type C USB 3.2 Gen 2 with Display Port
1xÂ RJ45Â LANÂ port
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1xÂ 3.5mmÂ ComboÂ AudioÂ Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b

Thunderbolt
Thunderboltâ„¢ 4

Webcam
720PÂ HD camera

Mic
Built-in array microphone

Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard RGB

Aura Sync
N/A

Speakers
2x 2W speaker

Audio Tech
DTS software

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

Battery
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Power
Ã¸6.0, 180W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 9A, 180W, Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Ã¸6.0, 200W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 10A, 200W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Bundled Items
TUF Gaming backpack

Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
(1st Year with Perfect Warranty)

SRP
RM4,199.00
RM4,299.00
RM5,599.00

Availability
Mid June
End June
End May

ASUS TUF Dash F15

Product Visual

Model Name
FX516P-EHN006T
FX516P-EHN007T

Product Name
ASUS TUF Gaming Dash F15

Color
Eclipse Gray
Moonlight White

Dimension (W x D x H)
36.0 x 25.2 x 1.99 ~ 1.99 cm

Weight
2 Kg

Processor
IntelÂ® Coreâ„¢ i7-11370HÂ ProcessorÂ 3.3Â GHz,Â 4Â cores
(12MÂ Cache,Â upÂ toÂ 4.8GHz)

IGPU
IntelÂ®Â IrisÂ Xáµ‰Â GraphicsÂ (IntelÂ®Â IrisÂ Xáµ‰Â GraphicsÂ inÂ DualÂ Channel
IntelÂ®Â UHDÂ GraphicsÂ inÂ SingleÂ Channel)

Graphic
NVIDIAÂ®Â GeForceÂ RTXâ„¢Â 3050Â Ti 4GB GDDR6

Max Graphic TGP
65W

Panel Size & Info
15.6-inch IPS-level FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 Adaptive-Sync
144Hz 250nits 62.5% SRGB

Total System Memory
Total 8GB RAM
Slot 1: Empty
On-board: 8GB DDR4-3200

System Storage Installed
M.2
Slot 1: 512GB M.2 NVMeâ„¢ PCIeÂ® 3.0 SSD
Slot 2: Empty

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax)+Bluetooth 5.1 (Dual band) 2*2
(*BT version may change with OS upgrades.)

I/O Ports
1xÂ RJ45Â LANÂ port
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1xÂ TypeÂ CÂ USBÂ 4Â withÂ PowerÂ Delivery, DisplayÂ Port, Thunderboltâ„¢Â 4
1xÂ 3.5mmÂ ComboÂ AudioÂ Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b

Thunderbolt
Thunderboltâ„¢ 4

Webcam
N/A

Mic
Built-in array microphone

Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard

Aura Sync
N/A

Speakers
2x 2W speaker

Audio Tech
DTS software

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

Battery
76WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Power
Ã¸6.0, 200W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 10A, 200W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Bundled Items
TUF Gaming backpack

Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
(1st Year with Perfect Warranty)

SRP
RM4,799.00

Availability
May 2021

ROG Strix G15

Product Visual

Model Name
G513Q-CHN019T
G513Q-CHN020T
G713Q-CHX022T
G513Q-CHN096T

Product Name
ROG Strix G15
ROG Strix G15
ROG Strix G17
ROG Strix G15

Color
Eclipse Gray
Electro Punk

Dimension (W x D x H)
35.4 x 25.9 x 2.07 ~ 2.60 cm
35.4 x 25.9 x 2.07 ~ 2.60 cm
39.5 x 28.2 x 2.14 ~ 2.46 cm
35.4 x 25.9 x 2.07 ~ 2.60 cm

Weight
2.10 Kg
2.10 Kg
2.40 Kg
2.10 Kg

Processor
AMDÂ Ryzenâ„¢Â 5Â 5600HÂ ProcessorÂ 3.3Â GHzÂ (16MÂ Cache,Â upÂ toÂ 4.2Â GHz)
AMDÂ Ryzenâ„¢Â 7Â 5800HÂ ProcessorÂ 3.2Â GHzÂ (16MÂ Cache,Â upÂ toÂ 4.4Â GHz)

Graphic
NVIDIAÂ®Â GeForceÂ RTXâ„¢Â 3050 4GB GDDR6

Max Graphic TGP
95W

Panel Size & Info
15.6-inch IPS-level FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 Adaptive-Sync
144Hz 250nits 62.5% SRGB
17.3-inch IPS-level FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 Adaptive-Sync
144Hz 250nits 62.5% SRGB
15.6-inch IPS-level FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 Adaptive-Sync
144Hz 250nits 62.5% SRGB

Total System Memory
Total 8GB RAM
Slot 1: 8GB DDR4-3200
Slot 2: Empty

System Storage Installed
M.2
Slot 1: 512GB M.2 NVMeâ„¢ PCIeÂ® 3.0 SSD
Slot 2: Empty

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax)+Bluetooth 5.1 (Dual band) 2*2
(*BT version may change with OS upgrades.) -RangeBoost

I/O Ports
1x Type C USB 3.2 Gen 1 with Power Delivery and Display Port
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1xÂ 3.5mmÂ ComboÂ AudioÂ Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b
1x Type C USB 3.2 Gen 2 with Power Delivery, Display Port
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1xÂ 3.5mmÂ ComboÂ AudioÂ Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b
1xÂ RJ45Â LANÂ port
1x Type C USB 3.2 Gen 1 with Power Delivery and Display Port
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1xÂ 3.5mmÂ ComboÂ AudioÂ Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b

Webcam
N/A

Mic
Built-in array microphone

Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB

Aura Sync
YES

Speakers
2x 1.5W speaker
2x 2W speaker
2x 1.5W speaker

Audio Tech
AI mic noise-canceling
Dolby Atmos Software

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

Battery
56WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Power
Ã¸6.0, 200W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 10A, 200W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Bundled Items
ROG backpack for 15_17
Pink ROG backpack for 15
Pink ROG mousepad
ROG Strix Impact II Electro Punk

Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
(1st Year with Perfect Warranty)

SRP
RM4,199.00
RM4,499.00
RM4,599.00
RM4,799.00

Availability
MAY 2021

ROG Zephyrus G14

Product Visual

Model Name
GA401Q-HHZ078TS
GA401Q-CHZ066TS
GA401Q-CHZ083TS
GA401Q-EK2023TS

Product Name
ROG Zephyrus G14

Color
Eclipse Gray
Moonlight White AniMe Matrix version
Eclipse Gray AniMe Matrix version
Moonlight White AniMe Matrix version

Dimension (W x D x H)
32.4 x 22.0 x 1.79 ~ 1.79 cm
32.4 x 22.0 x 1.99 ~ 1.99 cm

Weight
1.60 Kg
1.70 Kg

Processor
AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 7 5800HS Processor 3.0Â GHzÂ (16MÂ Cache,Â upÂ toÂ 4.3Â GHz)

Graphic
NVIDIAÂ®Â GeForceÂ GTXâ„¢Â 1650 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIAÂ®Â GeForceÂ RTXâ„¢Â 3050 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIAÂ®Â GeForceÂ RTXâ„¢Â 3050Â Ti 4GB GDDR6

Max Graphic TGP
65W
75W

Panel Size & Info
14-inch IPS-level FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 Adaptive-Sync
144Hz 300nits 100% sRGB Pantone Validated
14-inch IPS-level WQHD (2560 x 1440) 16:9 Adaptive-Sync
120Hz 300nits DCI-P3 100% Pantone Validated

Total System Memory
Total 8GB RAM
On-board: 8GB DDR4-3200
Slot 1: Empty

System Storage Installed
M.2
Slot 1: 512GB M.2 NVMeâ„¢ PCIeÂ® 3.0 SSD

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax)+Bluetooth 5.1 (Dual band) 2*2
(*BT version may change with OS upgrades.)

I/O Ports
1x Type C USB 3.2 Gen 2 with Power Delivery, Display Port and G-Sync
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1xÂ 3.5mmÂ ComboÂ AudioÂ Jack
1x HDMI 2.0b

Mic
Built-in array microphone

Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard

Aura Sync
N/A

Speakers
2x 0.7W tweeter
2x 2.5W speaker with smart AMP technology

Audio Tech
AI mic noise-canceling
Dolby Atmos Software
Smart Amp

Office software
OfficeÂ HomeÂ andÂ Student 2019 included

Operating System
Windows 10 Home

FingerPrint
YES

Battery
76WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

Power
Ã¸6.0, 150W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 7.5A, 150W, Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Ã¸6.0, 180W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 9A, 180W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal

Bundled Items
ROG sleeve for 14
ROG sleeve for 14
TYPE-CÂ 100WÂ AC Charger
ROG sleeve for 14
TYPE-CÂ 100WÂ AC Charger
ROG Impact Gaming Mouse

Warranty
2 Years Global Warranty
(1st Year with Perfect Warranty)

SRP
RM4,799.00
RM5,699.00
RM5,699.00
RM6,499.00

Availability
MayÂ  2021


Halo Infinite Campaign Co-Op Might Be Delayed Again

One of Halo Infinite’s most-awaited post-launch features is getting pushed back yet again.
Halo Infinite’s campaign network co-op mode previously had a late August target. However, 343 Industries’ community director Brian Jarrard said on Twitter that a delay could be incoming.
“Targets’ are a stake in the ground at the time but of course subject to change. We’ll have a roadmap update tomorrow on what to expect with Infinite in the months ahead.”

“Targets” are a stake in the ground at the time but of course subject to change. We’ll have a roadmap update tomorrow on what to expect with Infinite in the months ahead.
— Brian Jarrard (@ske7ch) August 31, 2022

343 said previously that Halo Infinite’s campaign co-op and Forge mode wouldn’t be available at launch, but instead will be out sometime in 2022.


HBO Max Trailer Unveils New Peacemaker Footage

In an official sizzle reel that aired during today’s broadcast of the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, HBO Max has revealed the first official footage of Peacemaker, its upcoming Suicide Squad spinoff series starring John Cena.
The sizzle reel shows several of the upcoming new titles coming to HBO Max in the near future, including movies like Dune and The Matrix Resurrections; new seasons of existing TV series like Succession, Insecure and Euphoria; and brand new TV series like And Just Like That…, The Sex Lives Of College Girls and Peacemaker.
In the footage, the titular hero steps out of a car with a custom license plate that reads, “PSS-MKR.” He then meets the rest of the cast at a restaurant for dinner. Peacemaker is asked why exactly he’s wearing his costume to dinner, to which he replies that it’s not a costume, it’s “a uniform.”
Set to premiere in January 2022, Peacemaker is an eight-episode series that serves as a follow-up to writer-director James Gunn’s DC Extended Universe film The Suicide Squad, which premiered last month. The series co-stars Steve Agee, Danielle Brooks, Robert Patrick, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, and Chukwudi Iwuji.


Captain America 4 Is Coming From The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Showrunner

The Falcon And The Winter Soldier showrunner Malcolm Spellman will write the script for Captain America 4 alongside The Falcon And The Winter Soldier staff writer Dalan Musson.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, they are currently working on an untitled Captain America 4 movie. The previous movies in the franchise included 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger, 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and 2016’s Captain America: Civil War.
However, no other details have been announced. It is probably in very early development and planning stages at this point, considering that The Falcon And The Winter Soldier just ended its first season with its sixth and final episode yesterday.
Casting has yet to be announced, but if you’ve seen The Falcon And The Winter Soldier finale (you can check out my breakdown here, spoilers and all), you’ll already know who will be the new Captain America. You can also check out my previous breakdowns here: Episode 1,Â Episode 2,Â Episode 3,Â Episode 4, andÂ Episode 5.


Team Liyab Wins Big At The Philippine Pro Gaming League 2019′

Team Liyab, the official esports team of Globe Telecom and Mineski, recently won not one but two major championships at the Philippine Pro Gaming League 2019. The two events were for League of Legends and Arena of Valor.
Taking home a total of P400,000 in prizes, Team Liyab defeated many other teams in the process. The Liyab League of Legends team defeated Arkangel in the semifinals, before dominating over TNC in the finals and grabbing the PPGL 2019 Season 1 League of Legends championship title.
Meanwhile, the Liyab Arena of Valor team managed to overcome Resurgence during the semifinals and Kidlat Esports in the grand finals to clinch the championship title. Interestingly, this win coincided with the first anniversary of their regional championship Valor Cup Season 1 in 2018 where they won against top teams from Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines to become the regionâ€™s best team.
It doesn’t end there, as Team Liyab is also looking to dominate upcoming Hearthstone tournaments as well. Team Liyab’s Cara Cute is set toÂ participate in the Asia-Pacific Hearthstone Nationals Qualifier, aiming to claim one of the two coveted spots to represent the Philippines in the WCG Hearthstone leg on 21 April 2019.

In other related news, the Liyab League of Legends team is also set for a shot at representing the Philippines at the League Of Legends SEA Tour Finals in Vietnam later this month if they win in the upcoming League of Legends SEA National Minor. Read the full story here.


Greak Is A Lush 2021 Throwback To The Lost Vikings

Platform: PC
Genre: 2D Puzzle Platformer with 3 different protagonists
If there’s one thing missing in a 2D indie platformer, it’s the ability to control three different heroes all at once. Such is the case of Greak: Memories of Azur. This 2D platformer from Navegante and Team17 is a throwback to the classic 2D platformer The Lost Vikings where you have three different characters with various skills required to work together to escape a level.
Greak takes this idea one step further and make a Metroidvania style action-adventure game out of the concept. For the most parts, it does an adequate job.
Blue In The Face

Greak puts you in the shoes of three siblings: Greak, Adara, and Raydel as they have to escape their homestead from invading Urlag forces. The three are separated thanks to the war, so you have to take charge as Greak to find your siblings and run off together. The world you’re in is filled with Urlag warriors and plague zombies/monsters, so you’ll have to use your skills to sort them out and the environmental puzzles waylaid in front of you. Speaking of environments and the world, Greak is a heckuva looker of a title with its lovely-drawn backdrops and characters.
Part of the game’s hook that draws me in to this 7+ hour adventure is not just its 2D visuals, but also its unique three-player gameplay. You can switch between the three characters to solve puzzles, fight enemies, and make progress through the story.
Greak himself has a sword slash, a double jump, a dodge, and a tiny frame to crawl through tight spots. He also has the most inventory space among the trio. Adara can cast long-ranged bolts of energy, float, and hold her breath longer than Greak when swimming. Later on, you get to recruit a third playable character: your brother Raydel who has a grappling hook, a shield, and a longer sword and more hit points. He can’t swim though, probably because of all the weaponry he has, so he needs Greak and Adara to help push a raft for him to ride on.
All the levels and puzzles in Greak require you to use teamwork among your three playable light-favoured heroes. Well, TWO playable characters for the first half of the game, anyway. You’ll have to use Greak and Adara in tandem for many of the game’s puzzles like having the two of them use a see-saw to lift one of them to higher ground, having Adara do the swimming since she can hold her breath longer than her siblings, and crawl in tight spaces as Greak to reach to the other side to flip that switch.
There are a lot of nicely designed puzzles and levels that will make you think long and hard, and you’ll feel smarter once you’ve figured it all out on your own after exploring and experimenting with your character’s toolsets.
Leaving Your Thumbs All Blue
There are a few glaring flaws. For one, I have issues with the controls. First off: why do you need to have me rotate the analogue stick just to turn cranks? It gets tiresome after a long while.
The left and right triggers are used to control all three siblings at the same time and to call them to where your controlled sibling is respectively. They’re mostly useful, but for half of the time, you’re better off controlling them individually for the platforming segments.
And it might be just me, but I felt a slight tinge of lag in platforming and combat inputs. I played other action-savvy games just to be sure; they came out non-laggy. It’s probably the Xbox version of Greak, which hopefully gets fine-tuned.
All these little control issues start adding up, and with some of the later sections requiring some precision, it gets a tad frustrating at times. At the very least, the game doesn’t have a countdown timer or some bulls*** mechanic to make you rush through these puzzle segments. If you fail, just try again or just farm for ingredients to cook up more health curatives. Greak is generous with health powerups, so it’s not completely frustrating.
I should also point out that the game’s dialogue bits can get a bit too wordy, especially if you just want to shop for items or sell goods. There’s a lot of text to wade through from just confirming whether you want to buy or sell, and then a few more lines of text after confirming, and then having to start the conversation again because the game doesn’t let you go back to the buy/sell select bit after you’re done with one or the other. I’ll file this one under the “nitpicking” category, because it helps soothe the sting of the janky controls.
If it weren’t for that -the most important thing to nail in the genre- Greak would have been a top tier 2D platformer. As for now, it has to settle for the bronze medal for its art and ingenious idea of making platforming and puzzle segments using a trio of heroes.
Final Score: 60/100


PlayStation 5 Will Be Getting New Console Covers

PlayStation has announced a lovely array of new PS5 console cover colours.
PlayStation fans who like starry-eyed colours can look forward to getting the Nova Pink, Starlight Blue, and Galactic Purple PS5 covers to decorate their next-gen consoles. The covers will be out starting 17 June 2022 for US$54.99; no word on when it’ll be out in Southeast Asian markets via PlayStation Asia. In any case, you can try your luck on the official PlayStation Store.

Previously, Sony released the Nova Pink, Starlight Blue, and Galactic Purple PS5 DualSense controllers earlier this year. With the company shipping 11.5 million PS5 consoles, it’s good to know that the company is still going strong despite the chip shortage.


The “Be A Better Cyberpunk” Bundle Features 29 Options To 2077

If you’d rather wait for to grab a PS5, Xbox Series X, or a more powerful PC before getting Cyberpunk 2077, the Be A Cyberpunk bundle on Itch.io provides not one or two, but a whopping 29 different Cyberpunk-themed games, music and zines for you to sink your teeth into.

From 10 December to 24 December 2020, you can get the following for only US$60 (or roughly RM243+):
Rooftop CopVisual Out_transfernullpointerBIT RAT: SingularitySpinnortalityTHE ENIGMA MACHINEdinosaurilyPsyber KnightsA NIGHTMARE’S TRIPCan Androids Pray: Red2 9 0 1 / / FREELANCERPublic Utility MechsThe Queer Cyberpunk’s Guide to Tabletop RPGsThe Flower CourtQueer [album]flaming/millionAn Outcry. Prologue Demonstration 2.2901//DRUM_DREAM Vol2MetagrooveSilicon SkinRennasistance: The Rough Cut EditionOUTCRY EXTRA: The Inexorably Real by Anne…Electric PawerAnalog HackSUPERSTRUCTURE: A Short StoryCuisine For The Modern Synthetic BeingMy Executioner and ILilian
Best of all, by purchasing this bundle, you’ll also be supporting LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and independent creators. All of these games, music, and zines explore themes of identity, artificial intelligence, class, gender, and transhumanism.
Highlights include nullpointer (which is sort of Geometry Wars meets FPS)…

…an interactive 3D environment in THE ENIGMA MACHINE and more.

In the meantime, check out our in-depth guide on Cyberpunk 2077 here.
Cyberpunk 2077 is now available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia.


Level-5’s Megaton Musashi Mecha Game Is Getting An Anime

During Tokyo Game Show 2020, Level-5 has unveiled new gameplay trailers for its co-op mecha action RPGÂ Megaton Musashi, as well as announced that theÂ Megaton MusashiÂ anime will air sometime in summer 2021.
According to the gameâ€™s official website, Megaton Musashi will be releasing on the PS4 and Nintendo Switch. However, there is no release date yet, and it remains unclear if this game will be receiving an international worldwide English release as well.
Here is an overview of the gameâ€™s story:
An Earth stolen by aliens.In an ordinary town, the people lived a quiet and fulfilled life. However, they did not know it was a false peace. The truth to which they were unawareâ€¦ is that Earth had already been destroyedâ€¦99 percent of mankind perished by the attack of a mysterious alien force from space called â€œDracters.â€ Eventually, a giant hole was formed in the Earth, terraforming the planet into an suitable alien nest. Mankind had no choice but to escape and hide in shelters. While they do not know when the day will come, they await their comebackâ€¦In Shelter Ixia, the residentsâ€™ memories of the day of destruction were erased, and they live an ordinary life unknowing of the truth. However, among them are the â€œChosen Onesâ€ who became pilots and operate giant robots called â€œRoguesâ€ to fight against the aliens. And today, a new pilot will be chosen once againâ€¦
In addition, the Megaton Musashi game will allow players to customize their robotâ€™s head, body, arm, and leg parts, as well as freely equip it with weapons and special moves.

Check out the new trailers for Megaton Musashi below.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=S3UU6DzvlVE

Combat And Gameplay

https://youtube.com/watch?v=osN2NMTRXFc

Game Events And Dialogue

https://youtube.com/watch?v=TRuhg2j0xK8

Customization Options

https://youtube.com/watch?v=FMRVv6YC_Is


Popular YouTuber To Voice Kazuya Kiryu In Like A Dragon Gaiden

RGG Studio has announced that YouTuber Yong Yea is the new English voice of Yakuza and Like a Dragon protagonist Kazuma Kiryu in the upcoming Like A Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name. Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio made the announcement on Twitter, revealing Yea as the final panellist at their upcoming Dragons of Japan talk, which is scheduled to take place at Anime Expo in LA.
Even though he’s best known as a YouTuber, Yong Yea is also a voice actor, having voiced characters in Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion and more. He will voice Kazuma Kiryu in Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name and Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth. He’s taking over from Darryl Kurylo, Kazuma Kiryu’s English voice since 2005.

Yong Yea (@YongYea), voice actor, popular YouTuber and NEW English voice of Kiryu in Like a Dragon Gaiden is the last panelist at our Dragons of Japan panel at Anime Expo!
? Sunday, July 2, 2023? Anime Expo – Los Angeles Convention Center / Petree Hall? 5:30 PM PDT#AX2023 pic.twitter.com/HDNEkY5Xs1
— RGG Studio (@RGGStudio) June 21, 2023

During Summer Game Fest 2023, Sega announced that Like A Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name will launch for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 9 November 2023.
Here’s the official synopsis:
“Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.
Under the codename “Joryu,” Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.”
Check out the trailer:


Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Arrives On The Nintendo Switch

It’s been quite a while since we’ve gotten a new addition to the Call of Juarez series. There aren’t any news of a new title just yet but the series is far from dead. Developer Techland is still giving the game some love with a brand new port to a portable platform.
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Call of Juarez: Gunslinger has launched for the Nintendo Switch. You can start purchasing the game right now vie the Nintendo eShop. New features for the Switch version include integration of HD Rumble to feel every bullet you put in other cowpokes and motion control for aiming.
In Gunslinger, you play as bounty hunter Silas Greaves. Your job is track down some of the most notorious gunslingers in the Wild West such as Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Pat Garrett. Of course, a cowboy game wouldn’t be complete without gun duels and this game has those too.

For more information, visit the Call of Juarez official website.


E3 2019: Blood-Savvy Action RPG Code Vein Out This September

If you love your Dark Souls-type action RPGs laced with a lot of sci-fi post-apocalyptic anime narrative and aesthetics, you should look forward to Bandai Namco’s Code Vein.
The game finally has a concrete release date: 27 September. That’s almost the same date as the last time they announced their previous release date, last year. We do hope they mean it this time around.
Our resident RPG fella Mr Toffee played the game a week or so ago; he said he enjoyed it despite the game showing its Soulsborne colours a bit too on-the-nose. The game’s combat is flexible, fun, and challenging most of the time, and the game’s graphics, frame rate on consoles, and music score are top-notch.
Check out the release date trailer below.


Mobile Legends Celebrate Merdeka With Malay-Speaking Badang Emote

To commemorate Hari Merdeka (Malaysia Independence Day), Mobile Legends Bang Bang Malaysia has launched an exclusive Badang emote, just by logging on for more than five days. This marks the first Mobile Legends Bang Bang emote to feature the BahasaÂ  Malay (BM) language in-game, voiced by Soloz.Â Â
To obtain the emote, players need to log into Mobile Legends Bang Bang for five days – starting from 26 August to 1 September 2021. The dynamic expression features Malaysiaâ€™s national hero, Badang,Â  waving the countryâ€™s flag that will come with blue and red ribbons flying right around it.Â Â
Badang is the first Malaysian hero in the game, which was released in January 2019. A fearless fighter from humble origins, Badang exemplifies the spirit of the country. Voicing the character is Soloz, aÂ  prolific figure in the Malaysian esports scene. He has been streaming Mobile Legends Bang Bang sinceÂ  2016. An ex-professional MPL Malaysia player, Soloz organises charity streams and is a fan favourite amongst the locals.Â Â
Faris ‘Soloz’ Zakaria said:
“I am thrilled to receive the opportunity to be the first Malaysian to voice a Mobile Legends Bang Bang character. I am looking forward to watching the fans spam or use the emote during matches. It was a fun experience voicing the emote, and I hope for Mobile Legends: BangÂ  Bang Malaysia fans to look out for it.”Â Â
Besides the free emote, players can participate in the Transformers collaboration from 21 August to 12 September 2021. The campaign includes lucky draws and campaign objectives that enable players to win time-limited Transformer skins and in-game items.Â
To learn more, download Mobile Legends Bang Bang (https://bit.ly/mlbb5thanniversary).
MPL Malaysia Season 8 Week 3 kicks off today. Expect players to transfer between competing teams and more fiery drama during September 2 – when the transfer window opens!
Here are the questions we have ahead of the upcoming matches:

â€‹With National Day coming up next week – the talents and casters will be dressed in traditional attire to celebrate the momentous occasion, including other Merdeka mini-activities. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has also released a new emote that features the character, Badang, which is voiced by Soloz exclusively for this campaign.Â This is the first-ever MLBB character to be voiced by a Malaysian.
Off-meta picks seem to be the way to go this Season 8. Sun and Alucard were one of the most top-picked heroes for MPL MY. LinkEza “schooled” Mom last week through his swift and decisive play of Alucard – can he outshine the competition again with the exact pick?
Sasa is proving himself to be the missing piece that Team SMG needed. Can they continue their winning streak again this week?

You can catchÂ all the action on the following MPL Malaysiaâ€™s socialÂ channels:

TikTok
Youtube
Facebook
Instagram

For more details and information, you can head on over toÂ the official website here.
The MPL Malaysia Season 8 will continue for a total of eight (8) weeks from 13 August to 3 October 2021. You can find the full schedule byÂ heading over here.
Itâ€™s already ongoing so you can catch the action right away:
MPL Malaysia Season 8 English Stream

MPL Malaysia Season 8 Malay Stream


Amazon’s Free-To-Play Shooter Is Downsizing Its Game Modes

Amazon’s free-to-play shooter Crucible is not getting the reception it needed since it came out last month. Its developers Relentless Studios seem to know this, as it is cutting down on the game’s features after listening to feedback and criticism.
Crucible’s other two modes will be taken down so they can focus on improving the Heart of the Hive mode. Which means all you Crucible fans can say goodbye to Harvester Command and Alpha Hunters mode as they will be retired “for the foreseeable future”. All three of you.
In all seriousness, we do hope Relentless Studios can make this shooter work. They are doing their best as they’re also focusing on top priorities like “voice chat, a surrender option, a system to deal with AFK players ruining matches, an expanded ping system, and some form of mini-map”. The team will also be fixing player experience, matchmaking, hit feedback, and improving framerate.
That’s all well and good, but with Valorant already out and being more or less a good F2P shooter experience of 2020 so far, Crucible will have a tough fight in penetrating Asia. Assuming it even has a fanbase in Asia. The game’s already been lambasted for its boring gameplay and poor frame rate, as well as having unnecessarily big maps for multiplayer.


Dragon Quest The Adventure Of Dai A Hero’s Bonds Is Now Live

Square Enix and DeNA have announced today that Dragon Quest The Adventure Of Dai A Hero’s Bonds is now available worldwide to download on the App Store and Google Play. Based on the hit anime, Dragon Quest The Adventure Of Dai, the game is a spin-off of the globally popular DRAGON QUEST series from SQUARE ENIX.
Dragon Quest The Adventure Of Dai A Hero’s Bonds is a Team Action RPG for mobile devices that features dynamic battle sequences and deep character progression options.
Players can look forward to the following content:

Powerful Characters Avan and Hyunckel Available: Players can add these characters to their teams via different in-game events.

In the quest, â€œThe Hero Tutor Returns!â€, players can team up with Avan in his Dermline Island outfit available from now until 5:59 AM on November 27, 2021.
The â€œAction is Virtue: The Solitary Swordsmanâ€ event will allow players to team up with Hyunckel (Disciple of Avan) from 6:00 AM on September 30, 2021, until 5:59 AM on October 13, 2021. The Action is Virtue: The Solitary Swordsman Treasure Hunt will also be available and features the 4â˜… Dark Armour Blade, which allows players to unleash the Bloody Scryde special move.

Launch Celebration Treasure Hunt: Players will have the chance to obtain equipment for the Avan Strash special move in the Launch Celebration Treasure Hunt, available from now until 5:59 AM on October 14, 2021.
Pre-Registration Rewards: To celebrate the milestone of achieving 1.5 million pre-registrations, 3,000 gems (enough for 10 uses of the Treasure Hunt) will be distributed to all players. Gems and other items can be used on Treasure Hunts to get weapons and amour.
Some weapons come with skills or special moves that can be acquired together with the weapons. Gems can also be used to replenish stamina.
A Pre-Registration Thank You gift of 3,000 gems will also be distributed to all players, meaning that players can earn up to 6,000 gems (enough for 20 uses of the Treasure Hunt) just by logging in. These gifts can be claimed within 30 days of logging in to the game and are available from now until 2:59 PM on October 31, 2021.
Daily Log-In Bonuses: To celebrate the launch of the game, players who log in daily on seven different days from now until 7:00 PM on October 14, 2021, can earn up to 3,000 gems.
All dates referenced are in UTC.

Dragon Quest The Adventure Of Dai A Hero’s Bonds is now available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Check out the trailer below: