PokÃ©mon UNITE MOBA Game Drops On Switch Next Week

The Pokemon Company and developer TiMi Studio Group have announced that Pokemon UNITE will launch for the Nintendo Switch on 21 July 2021, The Pokemon Company and developer TiMi Studio Group announced. It will be free-to-start with optional in-game purchases available.
As previously announced, iOS and Android versions will release sometime in September 2021.
Those who log in to the Nintendo Switch version of Pokemon UNITE by 31 August 2021 will receive a Unite license for Zeraora, which will allow Trainers to use the Pokemon in battle.

â€œZeraora can close the distance between itself and its opponents in the blink of an eye, just like lightning, and deal massive amounts of damage all at once.
Its Unite Move, Plasma Gale, sends out a powerful electric blast that creates a zone of plasma around the area where the blast hits.â€
Cross-platform play between Nintendo Switch and mobile devices is planned, which will allow players to battle together and against one another. In addition, if you log in using your Nintendo Account or PokÃ©mon Trainer Club account, youâ€™ll be able to use your game data on any device. With this feature, youâ€™ll be able to enjoy playing at home on your TV screen using the Nintendo Switch version, as well as easily play on the go using the mobile version.
Pokemon UniteÂ takes place on Aeos Island, a mythical island said to be on the oceanâ€™s unexplored frontier. On Aeos Island, players will find the Unite Battle Committee (UBC), which runs a series of Unite Battle tournaments. In Unite Battles, players form teams of five and compete against each other to see who can score the most points before time runs out. Players also experience a mysterious new form of energy known as Aeos energy. Aeos energy can be used in Unite Battles to evolve Pokemon.
These Unite Battles have passionate fans all over the world, and Trainers everywhere long to join in on the action. You take on the role of a rookie Trainer whoâ€™s come to Aeos to take part in these battles.

The Rules of Unite BattlesÂ â€“ Unite Battles are where Trainers and their partner Pokemon compete in 5-on-5 team battles. The key to victory in a Unite Battle is to have a higher score than the other team when time runs out. To earn points for your team, you must gather Aeos energy by defeating wild and opposing Pokemon and then deposit that energy in one of the opposing teamâ€™s goal zones. Unite Battles take place in various stadiums, and the rules for each stadium differ. There can be different numbers of team members, different match lengths, and even different Legendary Pokemon that appear.
Face Off against Skilled TeamsÂ â€“ In Unite Battles, cooperating with teammates is important. When battling a skilled team or when at a disadvantage, you might be able to open a path to victory by coordinating with teammates. In ranked matches, you can earn performance points, which can increaseâ€”or decreaseâ€”your ranking depending on the results of the battle. When just starting out, youâ€™ll battle at the Beginner Cup level and begin making your journey to Master Cup. Additionally, those who become ranked will be recorded on a global ranking board for all the world to see.
Level UpÂ â€“ Before every Unite Battle, participating Pokemon are returned to Lv. 1 through the power of Aeos energy, and throughout each battle, they gain Exp. Points and level up. As Pokemon level up, they learn powerful moves and evolve, and when a Pokemon reaches higher levels, it also learns its Unite Moveâ€”a powerful move that can only be learned and used in Unite Battles. Unite Moves can change the tide of battle!
Battle with a Fresh LookÂ â€“ InÂ Pokemon Unite, you can change the appearance of your Pokemon and Trainer. Take part in Unite Battles while showing off your own unique style! You can use Holowear, a special technology that uses Aeos energy, to dress your Pokemon in a variety of outfits. You can also customize your Trainerâ€™s appearance, clothing, and accessories to make sure your Trainer always looks their best, both in and out of battle. You can update your profile with a Unite snapshot that features your Trainerâ€™s avatar and partner Pokemon, and you can even customize the snapshot by changing your Trainerâ€™s expression or pose or by adding stickers. Before entering a match, you and other players can see each otherâ€™s Unite snapshot, too!
Find Your RoleÂ â€“ Many different Pokemon, such as Charizard, Pikachu, and Greninja, appear inÂ Pokemon Unite. Although type strengths and weaknesses do not exist in Unite Battles, each Pokemon has its own unique stats and roleâ€”Attacker, Defender, Speedster, Supporter, or All-Rounderâ€”that reflects its play style. Youâ€™ll want to practice with various Pokemon to find out which best suit you. To use a Pokemon in Unite Battles, you need to have a Unite license for that Pokemon. Unite licenses can be obtained through the Unite Battle Committee, where you can exchange Aeos coins (earnable via Unite Battles) for your desired license.
Enjoy Even MoreÂ Pokemon UniteÂ with the Battle PassÂ â€“ Youâ€™ll have the opportunity to earn in-game rewards through the seasonal battle pass. To earn these rewards, youâ€™ll need to level up the pass by completing missions. Additionally, players can upgrade their battle pass by using Aeos gems, enabling them to claim even more rewards.
Obtain Items via ShopsÂ â€“Â Pokemon UniteÂ has three types of in-game currency: Aeos gems (paid), Aeos coins, and Aeos tickets. Aeos coins and Aeos tickets can be acquired by playing the game. At the Unite Battle Committee, players can use Aeos coins or Aeos gems to obtain Unite licenses, which allow them to take Pokemon into Unite Battles. At Aeos Emporium, players can use Aeos coins or Aeos gems to obtain UBC-approved goods like Pokemon held items or Trainer fashion items (fashion items can also be obtained using Aeos tickets). Zirco Trading specializes in Holowear, which can be obtained using Aeos gems.

In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


PvZ: Battle For Neighborville Holiday Update Will Come With New Festive Maps

It’s still very surprising to me how successful Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville has been in terms of digital sales. It beat FIFA 20 during its launch! It’s understandable why EA is strongly supporting the game with more content coming this holiday season.
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The holiday season update for Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville titled the Feastivus Holiday has just dropped on all platforms. It’s completely free for all players and features new maps for multiplayer, co-op, and free roam. Of course, there are also new festive-themed aesthetics items to unlock and purchase.
Giddy Park is the primary holiday-themed map coming in the update. It’s a free roam region full of surprises for the players to find themselves. There’s a Town Center for partying and the Weirding Woods if you’re in the mood for a wild adventure.

Those of you interested in multiplayer will enjoy the new Oozevoir map which will be playable in Team Vanquish, Ops, and Mix Modes. The lore behind the map is that it’s one of Dr. Zomboss’ secret test facilities. It’s up to the plants to capture the Oozevoir from the zombies and stop Dr. Zomboss’ maniacal plans.
For more information on the maps and unlockables, check out the official announcement on the Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville website.


Storm Of The X-Men Joins Marvel’s Midnight Suns Next Week

Firaxis Games has announced that digital versions of Marvel’s Midnight Suns on PS4 and Xbox One will launch on 11 May 2023 alongside the release of the fourth post-launch DLC for Marvel’s Midnight Suns Blood Storm, which introduces Storm as a playable hero and new missions in the DLC-spanning vampyre storyline.
Generally regarded as one of the most powerful mutants on the planet, Storm, real name Ororo Munroe, was orphaned at a young age and taken in by a village priestess while traveling to her mother’s home in Kenya. When their village was suffering during a drought, Ororo used her newly awakening powers to summon much-needed rain to save her family.
Years later, when word of her ability to control the weather had spread, Ororo was recruited to the X-Men by Charles Xavier and took the name Storm. She went on to lead the X-Men, using her mutant abilities to help people all over the world. While searching for an endangered mutant child in New York with Wolverine, Storm meets up with Magik, who encourages her to join the Midnight Suns in Blood Storm.
If you can rise to the challenge and successfully complete all DLC story missions for Deadpool, Venom, Morbius, and Storm, a final showdown against an age-old monster of myth awaits you. All four DLC instalments (The Good, the Bad, and the Undead; Redemption; The Hunger; and Blood Storm) will be available on launch day to PS4 and Xbox One players who purchase the Legendary Edition of the game or the Marvel’s Midnight Season Pass.
However, the developer has also confirmed that the Nintendo Switch version of the game has been cancelled.
In the meantime, check out our review by heading over here.


Mobile JRPG Another Eden Teases A Chrono Cross Collaboration

It’s only a matter of time until mobile JRPG Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space, which has ex-Chrono Cross folks working on it, taps back to the well of inspiration it birthed from.
That’s the case of this piece of news where Another Eden is teasing a collaboration with Square Enix, which is most likely Chrono Cross, the awesome yet divisive sequel to Chrono Trigger. How do we know this? Thanks to this recent Reddit post that detailed the Another Eden update that includes files for a Chrono Cross collaboration.
The actual announcement will be on 4th December 5pm GMT+8. Here’s the website and the mysterious text it comes with:
The beginning, since lost to oblivionâ€¦
A memory now nothing but a faded echo.
Time stopped for me then.
A soul with no place, I became a petal on the wind.
Until suddenly, a clock long since broken carefully and quietly began to moveâ€¦
And with it, something started anew in you.
Our future, our tomorrowâ€¦
Beckoned forthâ€¦
By familiar voices from beyond the darkâ€¦
Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space is now available on PC, iOS, and Android devices. Sadly, the original PS1 Chrono Cross isn’t playable anywhere at this moment in time. Hopefully, that remaster news turns out to be true because I would love to relive this JRPG version of an existential crisis.


Guilty Gear Strive’s Next DLC Character Is Jack-O’

The next Guilty Gear Strive character is coming pretty soon.
Coming soon to the roster is Jack-O’, Sol Badguy’s new companion after the events of Guilty Gear Xrd. She tags along to help Sol Badguy, but isn’t so helpless as she has some nifty fast moves and three robots to help her out. Check out her moveset below (JP and ENG vids):

Jack-O’ will be out for Season Pass 1 players on 27th August. She can be purchased individually on 30th August.


London Spitfire Trims Roster Down to Seven

Overwatch League Stage 1 winners London Spitfire have placed four players in the inactive list as they sought to double down on their playoff push following a string of poor performances and results. In a statement released earlier today, the team which consisted of OGN APEX Season 3 Runners-Up Cloud9 KongDoo and Season 4 Winners, GC Busan has put four players in the inactive list.

Hyeon-woo â€œHaGoPeunâ€ Jo (Support)
Jang-hyeon â€œTiZiâ€ Hwang (Tank)
Seung-hyun â€œWooHyaLâ€ Seong (Flex tank)
Dong-eun â€œHooregâ€ Lee (DPS)

By doing so, these players, while still remain as players of the team, can pretty much wave goodbye to any chance of seeing any playtime for the remainder of the season. According to the official statement, the team “look to focus on a smaller, core starting roster”. Up til the announcement, the Spitfire had a roster of 11 players.
“The aforementioned players will remain with Spitfire until the end of their contracts, and we will help them in every way to find new opportunities with other Overwatch teams. We are grateful to have had these players make up part of the inaugural Spitfire season and wish them the best moving forward.” it added.
While such move of placing players in the inactive list isn’t entirely new in professional sports, Spitfire’s move to do so during a crucial stage of the season might appear odd but is somewhat necessary. Not only have they been well below their best after finishing Stage 3 5-5 and starting Stage 4 0-2, they are in dangerous position of missing out on the playoffs as well. They are currently the third-best team in the Atlantic Division and will soon be caught up by others if this form continues.
They need to solidify their ranks with their best players available. A huge roster may be good for the long season but leaves so much room for discontent amongst players who aren’t getting enough playtime. With eight games remaining (on top of a playoff run), there is little need for a deep pool of supporting fringe players.
This move leaves the Spitfire with only two DPS (Birdring & Profit), three supports (Closer, Bdosin & NUS) , one flex (Fury) and only ONE main tank in Gesture.

We feel that these four players, while deemed unfit to be in Spitfire’s starting six, would easily start in at least six other Overwatch League teams as they are THAT talented. Hagopeun’s aggressive support style (ala NYXL’s Ark) might not bode well with the Spitfire style but would do wondrous for aggressive teams like the Fusion. Meanwhile, WooHyal had to challenge one of the best tanks in the league, Gesture for a spot but will be a shoo-in in the likes of Florida or Shanghai. Hooreg is one of the most versatile DPS players out there but he’s on an uphill battle to outshine Birdring and Profit – arguably the deadliest DPS duo in the league.
We hope these guys land on their feet and we wish them all the best in their professional careers. Hopefully they stick around in the Overwatch League once Season 2 kicks off.


Daemon X Machina Adds Witcher 3 Content In Latest Collaboration Pack

The success of CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3 isn’t just seen in all the rave reviews and high sales. Games by other developers including Monster Hunter World and SoulCalibur VI have done collaborations to feature Geralt and other characters. Another game is about to join that list.

Marvelous’ Daemon X Machina has just added “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt set” as free downloadable content. It can be downloaded right now on the Nintendo eShop in Japan. There’s still no news on a worldwide release but prior free DLC such as the Code Geass set and Eureka Seven set have also been exclusively released for Japan.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt set includes the following:

Outer Suit: Geralt Suit
Outer Suit: Ciri
Outer Edit Part: Geraltâ€™s Hairstyle
Outer Edit Part: Ciriâ€™s Hairstyle
Outer Edit Part: Geraltâ€™s Features
Outer Edit Part: Ciriâ€™s Features
Outer Edit Part: Geraltâ€™s Skin
Outer Edit Part: Ciriâ€™s Skin
Outer Edit Part: Geraltâ€™s Scar
Outer Edit Part: Ciriâ€™s Scar
Outer Edit Part: Geraltâ€™s Eyes

Seeing as how most of the DLC for Daemon X Machina have only been made available in Japan, let’s hope that Marvelous will consider bringing them all to the worldwide audience in the future.
Thanks, Gematsu.


Ubisoft Tom Clancy The Division 2 Drops Season 11 Reign of Fire Today

We finally get a look at what Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Season 11 has in store for us today. Alongside a brand new storyline, we now have a new target to find called Zachary “Stovepipe” Beattie, as well as the usual assortment of items and cosmetics reward. Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is closing its door on the fourth year of its seasonal content cycle with the launch of Season 11.
Season 11: Reign Of Fire will see players take on a new squad of Black Tusk trying to bring The Division down. The story gets complex with Natalya Sokolova emerging from the shadows and taking more of an active role in leading the Black Tusk, forming an alliance with the True Sons. The Hunters have also been more active in the Capitol, and an additional recruit has emerged to aid in the decryption of Hunter drone files.

Season 11 mission is to find a specific target, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Specialist named Zachary Stovepipe Beattie, codenamed Stovepipe. The EOD Specialist has begun searching schematics and prototypes for increasingly unstable Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The search has caught the Black Tusk’s interest and recruits Stovepipe to be part of the organization. Now The Division is tasked to search Stovepipe’s location by eliminating four crucial targets: Charles Chunks Crawford, Lieutenant Bantam, Mort Cursed Kellogg and Beatrice Auntie Kaplan.

Besides locating Stovepipe, players can earn a rare weapon and gear sets:

New exotic marksman rifle: Sacrum Imperium
Latest gear set: Hotshot
New brand set: Habsburg Guard (HG)
Exclusive backpack from The Division 1: Ninja Bike

Players who own the Season 11 Pass can earn premium track rewards such as 12 new weapon skins, 11 new gear dyes, and two new face masks to battle in style.
The Division 2 is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.


Mobile RPG Blue Archive Gets TV Anime

A livestream featuring mobile RPG Blue Archive by Yostar and Nexon Games brought a special surprise for fans: a TV anime adaptation.
Check out the show’s anime trailer in all its animated and waifu-filled glory below:

The anime adaptation’s story will more or less be the same as the game. Here’s a reminder of what the game’s about:
The city’s academies are divided into their own districts and are considered mostly independent.
The General Student Council acts as governing board to manage the academies as a whole. However, the group’s ability to govern has come to halt since the mysterious disappearance of the General Student Council president. Countless issues have begun to surface throughout Kivotos in the absence of the president’s leadership.
To avoid disaster, the General Student Council requests assistance from the Federal Investigation Club, otherwise known as Schale. In fact, Schale is the city’s newest club and the last to be approved before the president’s disappearance.
To accomplish its task, Schale relies on the guidance of a Sensei who can help them resolve the incidents around Kivotos.
(Students are required to carry personal weapons and smart phones! Get a taste of the military action, love, and friendship the Academy City has to offer!)

Blue Archive came out for iOS and Android devices on November 2021 for the global market. The title is a gacha game with a clean art style, a lot of high school student and teacher-type characters,  and a number of action-packed scenarios that borderline on the fantastical.


These Are Your Detroit: Become Human PC Specs

Quantic Dream’s growth in the video games industry has been one hell of a ride. About a decade ago, they released the well-received Heavy Rain and last year we got Detroit: Become Human as a PS4 exclusive. Well, former PS4 exclusive.

Detroit: Become Human is coming to PC via the Epic Games Store. The game is scheduled to release on 12 December 2019. For those of you curious about what the hardware requirements needed to run the game on PC, Quantic Dream has released the minimum and recommended specifications.
Have a look:

Minimum Spec
OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-8350, 4.2 GHz (6 to 8 logical cores minimum highly recommended)
Memory: 8GB RAM
Video: Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon HD 7950
Video RAM: 3GB or more
Recommended Spec
OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor: i5-8400 @ 2.8GHz or Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 16GB RAM
Video: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
VideoRAM: 4GB or more
Quantum Dream says they’ll be providing “further specs” when the game is released. Judging by what’s stated above, the game doesn’t seem to ask for much to run optimally on recommended system requirements.
What everyone is truly curious about is whether or not the game will be fun to play using keyboard and mouse. It just feels natural with a controller so let’s see what how they handle that.
To pre-order the game, check out its Epic Games Store page.


Square Enix Is Developing A New Action Game With Dragon’s Dogma Lead

The name Ryota Suzuki may be familiar to those who played the heck out of Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma. Turns out he switched camps to the house that made Final Fantasy.Â
Square Enix is currently recruiting for folks to help battle director Suzuki out with their upcoming action game. The recent recruitment PR page update states that they’re looking for developers with skills and experience in AAA titles as well as “action scene and battle part design” bits. Seeing as Suzuki was a designer for Devil May Cry 5 and game design lead for Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, it seems natural to have him lead Square Enix’s next action title.
Here’s another tidbit: with the increase in hardware capabilities over new generations, Square Enix realizes that their RPGs will need action elements and real-time combat. Thanks to FFXV and FFVII Remake, they need to hire experienced people to develop these kinds of systems in-house.
You can read up more on Square Enix and Ryota Suzuki’s thoughts on his role here. Bottom line: we saw this coming quite a while back. Turn-based combat is a relic of the past; it’s time to move forward with real-time combat in RPGs or at least a system that has action-like qualities.


European Commission Delays Decision On Microsoft Activision Deal

The European Commission has announced that they have extended the deadline for their ultimate decision on Microsoft‘s US$69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
This news comes after Microsoft submitted remedies in order to gain the approval of the European Commission, who will now be making their decision by 22 May 2023.
In a filing on Thursday, the EU competition regulator said it had pushed back its provisional deadline to rule on the deal from April 25 to May 22 after Microsoft submitted remedies in a bid to gain its approval.
Speaking to Reuters, a Microsoft representative said:
“We have stood behind our promise to bring Call of Duty to more gamers on more devices by entering into agreements to bring the game to the Nintendo console and cloud game streaming services offered by Nvidia, Boosteroid, and Ubitus. We are now backing up that promise with binding commitments to the European Commission, which will ensure that this deal benefits gamers into the future.”


Square Enix E3 Presentation Date Revealed; Here’s How To Watch It

Square Enix has just unveiled their presentation date for E3 2019. It will happen at 9 am, 11 June 2019, local time. The stream will happen a day after Microsoft’s E3 presentation.

Square Enix did not list down which games will appear or how long their presentation will be. However, they have already planned a few releases. The most anticipated game within their lineup would be the Final Fantasy VII Remake. There are also a few more games on the expected list, which are;

Million Arthur: Arcana Blood,
Romancing SaGa 3 Remaster,
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition,
Babylonâ€™s Fall,
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age S â€“ Definitive Edition
The Avengers Project

Keep in mind, though, that this list is just a prediction of what’s to come. The titles may or may not appear at all during the presentation.
If you’re interested in tuning into the stream, you can head on to its official website here.


Overwatch 2 Shutdown in China Leaves Chinese Teams in Limbo

After a contract extension with NetEase failed, Overwatch 2 and other Blizzard titles have been officially taken offline in China. This has left the Overwatch League teams based in China in uncertainty as the game is no longer playable in the country.

Overwatch 2 has been shut down in mainland China.
— Chengdu Hunters (@ChengduHunters) January 23, 2023

The shutdown of Blizzard games in China, including Overwatch 2, has left fans and teams in uncertainty. The Chengdu Hunters, Guangzhou Charge, Hangzhou Spark, Shanghai Dragons and the Los Angeles Valiant, whose base of operations is still in China, are among the five teams impacted by the shutdown.
The suspension of the games was announced in November after the failure of Blizzard and NetEase to renew their licensing agreement, which took effect on January 23rd.
According to Sean Miller, head of the Overwatch League, the league is working hard behind the scenes to iron out details and is hoping to share more information with the community in the next couple of weeks. He stated in an article by Dot Esports, “We can’t wait for the 2023 season to start and are looking forward to OWL’s sixth season where we expect a full slate of teams from the East and West.”


Supergirl Final Season Wraps Up Filming

We reported back last year that Supergirl Season 6 is slated to be the final season for the series. After long delays due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other issues, the final season of Supergirl has finally wrapped up filming and officially finished production.
After production ended, Supergirl lead star Melissa Benoist (who plays protagonist Kara Zor-El AKA Supergirl) posted on her Instagram with a picture from set to mark the occasion. In the photo with co-stars David Harewood (J’onn J’onzz) Martian Manhunter) and Chyler Leigh (Alex Danvers/Sentinel), she wrote the caption:

“Thank you for an incredible 6 years â€” the cast who became family, everyone who worked on the show, all of you who watched us week after week. That’s a wrap on @supergirlcw.”

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Supergirl is one of many shows which is part of the shared universe that was previously called CW’s Arrowverse. Despite the ending of Supergirl, the CW still has Superman & Lois, which will soon end its first season with the second season already in the works. In the meantime, you can check out my review of Superman & Lois here.
Supergirl Season 6 continues starting from 24 August 2021.


That Another Eden & Chrono Cross Collaboration Is Real

Those rumours about a new Chrono Cross game are kinda true, though some may wish otherwise.
The 1999/2000 JRPG will be making an appearance in the mobile game Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time & Space (written by Chrono scribe Masato Kato) in the limited time Symphony event Complex Dream. Basically, the cast of Chrono Cross -Serge, Kid, Harle, and Lynx- end up in the world of Another Eden and will intertwine with the adventures of Aldo and Feinne. The event will feature new dungeons, new music, and new gacha characters.
You can check out the intro and gameplay below. I have to say: it’s nice to hear Yasunori Mitsuda’s awesome Chrono music all over again.

Just like any mobile game, you will be able to recruit Serge, Kid, and Harle. Do note that the characters come with voiceovers, so it’ll be fun to hear Kid’s Australian accent and Harle’s French VO charming our hearts.

Fans can expect the collab to be ready on 9th December. And if you want a comparison video between the 1999 game’s intro and the collab’s version, we’ve got you sorted.


Wavetale Walkthrough & Guide: How To Master The Way Of Water

Wavetale is out now for PC and consoles. The former Google Stadia exclusive action-adventure tale can finally reach more people with its quaint art style and fun water-surfing traversal and gameplay. Wavetale is definitely an action-adventure platformer that’s worth checking out.
We have prepared a guide for you in case you’re wondering how to solve the game’s many segments and puzzles. Check out the full video walkthroughs below (spoiler warning, since we have solutions for the last segments):
Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4


[Rumor] Final Fantasy XVI And Final Fantasy IX Remake Dates Allegedly Leaked

The NVidia GeForce Now leak story is still ongoing, this time with the release dates of renowned Final Fantasy rumoured projects.
On a recent Reddit thread from user MatthewSkopinsky1, a second GitHub listing mentioned some alleged release dates for noteworthy games. In addition to some titles being confirmed like the God of War (2018) PC port and the Grand Theft Auto remasters, there are a number of too-good-to-be-true mentions in the RPG department:

Avowed: 7 December 2022
Chrono Cross Remaster:Â  December 2021
Final Fantasy IX Remake: 1 April 2022
Final Fantasy XVI: 1 March 2023
Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster: 1 February 2022
Forspoken: 1 March 2022
Kingdom Hearts IV: 30 September 2023
Shin Megami Tensei V (PC): 1 February 2022
The Elder Scrolls VI: 1 February 2024
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero: 30 September 2022
Tactics Ogre Remaster: 1 March 2022

Keep in mind that these aren’t official dates and are probably placeholders that have been around for months. It’s also pretty hilarious that a Final Fantasy IX remake, which is based on a beloved Final Fantasy entry, is coming out pretty soon without any prior announcement whatsoever. Still, think of this as an interesting development for console games being ported onto PC, as with the case of Shin Megami Tensei V which is a Nintendo Switch exclusive coming out on 12th November of this year.


Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Swings To PS5 This October

During Summer Game Fest 2023, Insomniac Games unveiled a new concept art featuring Venom, and they also confirmed that Venom will not be Eddie Brock.
They also announced that Marvel’s Spider-Man will launch for the PS5 on 20 October 2023.

In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, players will get to experience Marvel’s New York as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. As you saw in the PlayStation Showcase last month – the main storyline of the game will have you take control of both Spider-Men at different points of the campaign. In the open world, you will be able to switch nearly instantly between them as you explore Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. Both Spider-Men have stories and missions in the world exclusive to each of them.
Pre-orders will open on June 16th, 2023 at all participating retailers, PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Direct.
In the meantime, check out my review of Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse here, as well as the biggest cameos in the movie, my ending explained and post-credits scenes breakdown, and what to expect from Spider-Man Beyond The Spider-Verse.
Check out the previously-revealed extended look at gameplay from the upcoming game below:


Monster Hunter Rise Will Be Out For Xbox & PlayStation Consoles Next Month

It’s only a matter of time until Capcom’s biggest monster-hunting action game gets ported outside of the Nintendo Switch and PC.
Capcom announced that it’s releasing the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, and Xbox One versions of Monster Hunter Rise on 20th January 2023. The port will also be available for Xbox Game Pass for console, cloud, and PC. The game’s expansion will be out for those versions in Spring 2023. Check out the trailer below.


My PS4 Is Working Now After System Update 8.00

Yesterday, Sony dropped a major update for the PlayStation 4. The PS4 system update 8.00 was supposed to be a big one, introducing changes to the party system and added new avatars.
Unfortunately for users around the world, the PS4 system update 8.00 also caused a lot of issues and problems with their consoles. These include Friends List that doesn’t work as well as a UI that freezes and lags terribly, among others.

These problems also affected me and my colleagues at Kakuchopurei. Until earlier today, that is. I booted up my PS4 today and fortunately, I discovered that the issues and problems were mostly gone or resolved.
My Friends List works now as it normally should (check out the screenshot below taken from my PS4 just before this article was written), and the UI doesn’t freeze or lay anymore (as far as I’ve tested it).

KKP head honcho Kenn Leandre also reported the same thing when he booted up his own PS4 earlier this morning; the problems and issues were gone. This lends credence to the theory that these issues and problems arose from online server problems and not just related to software introduced by the PS4 system update 8.00.
This might be good news for those who have encountered the same problems and issues from PS4 system update 8.00, or even for those who have withheld from downloading the PS4 system update 8.00 after hearing about the problems and issues.
However, this comes from my experience with my own PS4 Pro console and those of my KKP colleagues. The problems and issues might still persist for some users since PlayStation has yet to make an official announcement or confirmation about whether they have been resolved.


Star Wars Andor Gets New Trailer Ahead Of Release Later This Month

At D23, Lucasfilm unveiled a new trailer for Andor. Andor is an upcoming Star Wars series, which starts streaming on Disney+ Hotstar on 21 September 2022 with a three-episode premiere.
The Andor series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor and is joined by cast members Genevieve O’Reilly (who will portray a young Mon Mothma), Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough and Kyle Soller. The executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Diego Luna and Michelle Rejwan. Tony Gilroy is the creator and showrunner.
Courtesy of Disney+ Hotstar, we were given the opportunity to interview Kyle Soller (Syril Karn) & Denise Gough (Dedra Meero). However, for the purposes of avoiding spoilers, we can’t really talk about who their characters are, but head on over here to read or watch that interview.
Check out the new trailer below:


SDCC 2019: Dragon Ball Fans Break Kamehameha World Record

Dragon Ball fans gathered at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 to break the previous world record for the largest gathering of a simultaneous Kamehameha attack, or most participants in a single Kamehameha move.
A total of 786 passionate fans performed Goku’s iconic signature attack at the event, thereby annihilating the previous Guinness World Record of 250 people.
Impressively, the massive group of people was led by Goku English Dub voice actor Sean Schemmel in front of the Marriott Marina Terrace at the Marriot Marquis San Diego hotel.
According to Anime News Network, the gathering was part of a 2019 Dragon Ball World Adventure event being held at SDCC 2019. Check out footage of the incredible showing of pure fan energy below, courtesy of the official Toei Animation and Bandai Namco US Twitter accounts.

Ladies & Gentlemen, the official Guinness World Record attempt for the WORLDâ€™S LARGEST KAMEHAMEHA, lead by @SeanSchemmel!!! ðŸ²ðŸ‘ðŸ’¥ pic.twitter.com/KKbPRHSA7O
â€” Toei Animation (@ToeiAnimation) July 17, 2019

A record has been broken! The BIGGEST KAMEHAMEHA EVER! @ToeiAnimation #db_tour2019 pic.twitter.com/a2gRAMM8Cr
â€” Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) July 17, 2019

This just goes to show that Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball franchise is still the most popular and beloved shonen anime/manga franchise in the world, even after more than three decades. Sorry, Naruto and One Piece fans.
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Control Release Date Leaked, then Confirmed By Devs

Remedy revealed Control at E3 last year, but hasn’t revealed much info about the game. All that changed recently at GDC 2019 when Control was announced to be released on the Epic Games Store and Windows Store for PC. Windows Store accidentally leaked the date on its new digital listing.

It was first discovered by TrueAchievement. The Control store page had a release date of 27 August 2019, with pre-orders being available as early as next week. The store page eventually removed the details, but Remedy then confirmed the date in a statement to Shacknews.
Control is a third-person shooter set in a secret, mysterious U.S. government agency that’s gone to the dogs, and your supernaturally gifted character Jesse needs to find out why.
Control is set to release on all major platforms simultaneously, so PS4 and Xbox One players can start playing on the same day its released on the PC.
Control will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Epic Games Store and Windows Store on 27 August.


Hatsune Miku Fans, You’re Getting A New Project Diva Game Next Year

Update 30/8/19:
At the Hatsune Miku â€œMagical Mirai 2019â€ event in Toky, Sega announced that Hatsune Miku: Project Diva MegaMix is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2020 both in Japan (13 February 2020) and internationally (sometime in 2020).
It will feature 101 songs, 300 customization options and accessories, as well as twoÂ gameplay modes to choose from, one where the player uses buttons to match the rhythms and another where they use the Joy-Cons’ sensors.
Check out the new trailer below.
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It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Sega concerning a new Project Diva title for consoles. The company breaks the silence recently with a new game announcement: Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega39’s (MegaMix) exclusive for Nintendo Switch.
God, that’s a mouthful.

The new Project Diva music rhythm game – where you play Simon Says to the beat of songs using your controllers and buttons- will feature 101 songs from past Project Diva titles, over 300 modules/costumes, and new game modes specific to the Switch. The game’s 3D models will also be updated with an anime-style touch. Which basically equals to “less-intensive cel-shading”.
Think of the Switch version as a “greatest hits” compilation but with Switch additions and new songs to sweeten the package. Speaking of which, the confirmed tunes include “Decorator” by Kz, “Odds & Ends” by Ryo, “Rolling Girl” by Wowaka, “Alien Alien” by Nayutan Seijin, and “39 Music!” by Mikito-P. These songs will also be available for the PS4 Project Diva titles as paid DLC in 2020.
Personally, I’m just going to get the Switch version for my vocaloid music rhythm game fix.Â When will you get to play with Hatsune Miku and her new brand of J-Pop vocaloid tunes? In early 2020 in Japan; the English version has yet to be announced at this point in time.
In the meantime, check out the official website here for more information.