KKP October 2019 Esports Roundup

There are two months left before we wave 2019 goodbye and welcome 2020, which is expected to be one hell of a year for esports.
Still, there is a lot of competitive gaming action going on this October. So if you’re on the lookout for tournaments to join or just want to go watch great players duke it against each other, check out our list:
League of Legends World Championship 2019 (Worlds 2019)

Date: 2 October – 10 November 2019
Location: Berlin, Madrid, Paris
Prize pool: TBA, initially US$2,225,000
Website: https://watch.lolesports.com/home
Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/riotgames
The biggest League of Legends annual tournament is back and this time we’re back to touring Europe with the play-in and group stages happening in Germany, then proceeding to Spain for the quarterfinals and semifinals, finally culminating at Paris for the finals.

ONE Tekken Tokyo Invitational

Date: 5 October 2019
Location: Bellesalle Shibuya Garden
Prize pool: Â¥1,500,000
Website: https://maff-tekken.splashthat.com/
Organised by ONE ESPORTS, this Tekken 7 tournament is unique in the sense that it will have both a community tournament open for the public to join and the main event which is the invitational.
In the main event, we’ll get to see Team Korea, Team Japan, and Team All-Stars compete for the title of being the best Tekken 7 team in the world.

Breakdown Bootcamp With Geek Academy

Date: 11 October 2019
Location: KDU University College, Glenmarie
Website: https://geekfam.asia/academy/breakdown-bootcamp/
Geek Fam is hosting their own very own bootcamp for DOTA 2 players who are aspiring to become professionals in the scene. There will be lessons on team communications, strategies, drafting, and more. Tickets are priced at RM180 per person.

MPL Malaysia/Singapore S4 All-Star Match-Up

Date: 12 October 2019
Location: Battle Arena PJ, Kuala Lumpur
Website: http://mysg.mpl.mobilelegends.com/mpl-my-sg-season-4-all-star/
Stream: https://www.facebook.com/MobileLegendsGameMalaysia/
Some of the best Mobile Legends players from Malaysia and Singapore will be meeting up in Kuala Lumpur for free meet-and-greet session plus a match between the behemoths. Organised by eGG Network and sponsored by Black Shark, it’s an event Malaysian MLBB fans won’t want to miss.

SEA Major 2019 – Singapore

Date: 12 – 13 October 2019
Location: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Games: Street Fighter V, Soulcalibur VI, Tekken 7, Dragon Ball FighterZ, UNIST, Samurai Shodown, BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Brawlhalla, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2
Website: https://beastapac.com/seam2019/
Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/beastapac
The SEA fighting games community unites one more, this time in Singapore. This event is an official Capcom Pro Tour Premiere Event and is the official final for the Soulcalibur Asia League.
If you want to watch it live, you can get tickets here.

Brawl Stars World Championship Qualifier – Asia Pacific

Date: 19 – 20 October 2019
Location: The Pantheon, Kuala Lumpur
Prize pool: US$7,000
Website: https://play.eslgaming.com/brawlstars/global/brawlstars/challenger/world-championship-sea-and-aunz-open-qualifier/
Just last week, we saw dozens of players battle it out at the offline SEA & AUNZ Open Qualifiers. Eight teams have made it into the Asia Pacific offline finals which will be held in KL.
Out of the eight final teams, five of them are from Singapore, two are from Malaysia, and one from Australia.

ESL Clash of Nations Bangkok 2019

Date: 25 – 27 October 2019
Location: Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
Prize pool: US$50,000
Website: https://esl-clash.com/
Stream: https://www.youtube.com/ESL_Asia/live
Six of the best DOTA 2 teams in the Asia Pacific region will battle it out to bring home the first ESL Clash of Nations DOTA 2 trophy in Asia. Qualifiers are those who emerge victorious in the ESL DOTA 2 Championships of their respective countries/region.

Legion of Champions Series IV 2019 Malaysia Qualifier

Date: 12 – 13 October 2019
Location: Online only
Prize pool: US$2,000
Website: https://legion.lenovo.com/t/TmpBPQ==/loc-iv-pubg-malaysia-qualifier
Presented by Lenovo and Intel, the Legion of Champions is a global PUBG tournament that will culminate at Pantip Pratunam, Thailand for its grand finals. Only the champion of each country’s qualifier with make it into the grand finals roster.
Prominent Malaysian teams FrostFire and GeekFam are joining the tournament, so if you want to support the home team, this is a good a chance as any.


Here’s What You Get In The Free Call Of Duty Mid-Autumn Festival Bundle

In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Call Of Duty Warzone and Black Ops Cold War is giving away the Happy Mid-Autumn Festival Bundle, free for everyone.
From today, 21 September 2021 until tomorrow, 22 September 2021, players in bothÂ Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold WarÂ andÂ Call Of Duty Warzone will be able to unlock this time-limited bundle, which will be available across all platforms.
These feature brand new festive and anime items:

Calling Card: Battle Under Moon

Sticker: Rabbit Operators

Emblem: Rabbit Ambush

Emblem: Running Around Mooncake

To further celebrate Mid-Autumn and Call Of Duty players in the Asia region, Activision Blizzard has created a limited series of custom Call Of Duty Warzone branded, Mid-Autumn inspired motorcycle helmets.
Players will have the opportunity to win one of these via local Call Of Duty, partner, media, and influencer social channels over the coming weeks. They just need a sharp eye and quick reflexes.
These represent the publisherâ€™s latest effort to deliver unique game experiences specially crafted for Call Of Duty players in Asia, building on its previous Lunar New Year campaign, which enabled players to celebrate an auspicious new beginning to the year.
Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War is available on PS5. PS4, the Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, and PC, in a fully optimized experience for Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainmentâ€™s online gaming service.
Meanwhile, Call Of Duty Vanguardâ€™s second Beta weekend started on Friday, 17 September 2021 at 1am GMT+8 for players who have digitally pre-purchased on Battle.net or Xbox, and for all PlayStation players. Starting from 1am GMT+8 on 19 September 2021, Vanguard Open Beta also came to PC and consoles for all players to experience the following samples of the full MP content:

Brand-new Vanguard maps: Hotel Royal, Red Star, and Gavutu, with additional content to follow.
Traditional game modes to try â€” Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Kill Confirmed â€” and a new mode called Patrol, with additional content to follow.
Access to the Champion Hill mode experience.

Those who participate in the Beta and reach level 20 will receive a Weapon Blueprint for Call Of Duty Vanguard and Warzone (available in Vanguard following the gameâ€™s launch on 5 November 2021 and in Warzone when the new main map launches later this year). Also, those playing Call Of Duty Mobile will receive an Arthur Kingsley Operator, available shortly after the end of the Beta.


This 1/6th Scale Commander Cody Hot Toys Figure Is Ready To Execute Order 66

The Clone troopers of the Star Wars Prequel era have always had the best design when compared to their Imperial and even First Order counterparts. There’s just something about their sleek design that has captivated fans ever since their debut in Star Wars Episode 2: Attack Of The Clones.
Hot Toys has recently revealed an official look at a 1/6th scale collectible figure of Commander Cody from Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge Of The Sith, best known by fans as the one who fired at Obi-Wan Kenobi when Darth Sidious gave the order to execute Order 66, otherwise known as the Great Jedi Purge.
The 1/6th scale collectible figure of Commander Cody looks extremely detailed, with his battle-damaged armor and movie-accurate facial expressions. It also comes with three different weapons, as well as four tiny holograms figures of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Master Yoda, Darth Sidious, and a clone airborne trooper.
Take a look at the figure and its accessories below:

The 1/6th scale collectible figure of Commander Cody is slated to release sometime in the first or second quarter of 2020, well after the release of Star Wars Episode 9 later this year.


Unreal Engine 5 Is Now In Early Access, Epic Shows Off New Video

Unreal Engine 5 was originally announced about a year ago, but now Epic Games has announced that Early Access to Unreal Engine 5 is now available for game developers and companies. While the ultimate goal is for Unreal Engine 5 to empower creators across all industries to deliver stunning real-time content and experiences, this Early Access build is intended for game developers to start testing features and prototyping their next games.
Companies can download Unreal Engine 5 Early Access and the Valley of the Ancient sample project used in the video below from the Epic Games launcher, and visit the UE5 page for more information, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to tutorials and documentation.
Epic Games also confirmed that they’re still hoping to ship the full release of Unreal Engine 5 in early 2022 with many memory, performance, and quality improvements, as well as additional new features that will benefit creators in all industries. Fortnite will be the first product in the world to be powered by Unreal Engine 5.


Baldur’s Gate III Coming To Xbox Series Later Than Expected

It was just announced that Baldur’s Gate III will be launching on PS5 on 31 August alongside the PC and Mac versions. But what about Xbox Series players? Well, according to Larian Studios communications manager, Molly Carroll, an Xbox version has been in the works for some time now, but there have been some technical difficulties that the team is still working on.
Carroll addressed the question on the Baldur’s Gate III subreddit and explained that they want to make sure they can deliver a great gaming experience before officially announcing the Xbox Series version. The team is currently struggling with split-screen co-op and they want to ensure that the game meets their standards and expectations before making any promises.
Larian Studios doesn’t want to get anyone’s hopes up prematurely, so they’re keeping quiet about the Xbox Series version until they’re certain they can deliver. Carroll emphasized that they don’t like announcing anything until they’re ready because they want to avoid any potential disappointment.
But don’t worry, there’s no platform exclusivity preventing the release of Baldur’s Gate III on the Xbox Series, so it’s definitely a possibility. It’s just a matter of time before Larian Studios can resolve the technical issues they’re facing.
So, Xbox players, don’t lose hope as you may just have to wait a little longer than the PS5 and PC players. Until then, let’s enjoy the excitement of Baldur’s Gate III’s upcoming release and trust that the Larian Studios team will deliver a top-notch gaming experience for all platforms.


Norton Antivirus 360 Gaming Edition Works Seamlessly For Game-Centric PCs

We don’t normally review antivirus software; for the record, we’re fine with AVG and its basic amenities. However, when you’re given a Norton Antivirus subscription to check out and it’s touted as a Gamer Edition app, that really piqued our interest.
Will this antivirus be less intrusive as advertised and will it go beyond just scanning hard disks in random intervals? You betcha!
Safety First?
After uninstalling our AVG in favour of Norton’s latest, we went full ham with our games and left the antivirus app running in the background. Diablo 3, Borderlands 3, Deathloop and other games we can’t about at this point in time (review embargoes and whatnot). Needless to say, they run optimally and without a hitch. The tweaks Norton made to optimize it for smooth gaming sessions are numerous, with real-time threat protection, PC cloud backup options, VPN options, and a ton more for a sweet price (which we’ll get to).
The biggest feature is the Game Optimizer. Thanks to this, all my CPU resources are directed to appropriate game launchers (like Battle.net) while also keeping some on reserve for the antivirus app. You’ll need a quad-core processor to take advantage of this, but this feature works great if you plan on putting all your resources on Deathloop and its awesome multiplayer competitive mode while also keeping your computer safe with the Norton app.
Norton Antivirus 2021 Gaming Edition features a Device Security option with quick scan and live update options; it not only does a quick checkup of your system, but it also live updates its virus database and is fast on the uptake. It also notifies you of potential breaches and hacks pretty quick; I purposely surfed on less-than-safe sites just to give it a go. So far, Norton seems to be doing its job well without interrupting my sessions of Far Cry 6, since the prompts appear at the bottom right and then effed right off after a second or so.
The Norton app also has a VPN service that’s pretty easy to toggle on and off without any hassle, a Cloud Backup service with a default 50GB available for backup, a Password Manager to store all your passwords and switch them around, and also a Parental Control option with dark web monitoring functions. The latter is pretty important so that your kids and nephews/nieces won’t accidentally load up your gaming computer with trojans and whatnot when they browse illegal free content sites, like your various manga portals or torrent sites. Your credit card details/social number/private info will be safe, and your gaming accounts like your Steam and Xbox account will be covered thanks to the aforementioned dark web monitoring function.
More Padding, But In A Good Way
Just for a set fee of RM129.00 for the first year (regular price is RM179.00), you gain access to an all-in-one Norton Antivirus protection package that’s suited for gaming PCs. It’s not that pricey from the get-go, though you may need to commit to RM179 a year after, so at least you have a few weeks to decide if you need all that extra protection.
I’d say the RM50 discount makes this package worth it, especially since the app’s license can be used for up to three PCs (or a combination of PC, iOS device, and Android device). However, there can only be one so you need to uninstall previous antivirus programs and apps lest they conflict with each other and mess up your PC. If you’re already comfortable with your previous antivirus software, you may have to make a tough call. Norton is renowned for going above and beyond its antivirus protection methods while also keeping in touch with today’s modern conveniences and gaming trends.
Right now at its current price of RM129.00, we can definitely recommend having this unintrusive antivirus app for that extra +100 to your PC’s defense stats, in case you need something a little beefier than your basic AVG programs. Especially if you’re the kind who plays action RPGs like Diablo 2: Resurrected or Diablo 3 pretty much every day in long consecutive hours.
Final Score: Smooth Running Out Of 10


Here’s Google Stadia Day One Lineup Of Games

In less than 10 days, the Google Stadia will finally be launching and the world will finally know whether Google’s cloud gaming project is a peek into the future of gaming or another one of their projects that they will eventually kill off like Google Glass.
On its launch day, the Stadia will have 12 games arriving along with it. Here’s the full list:

Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey
Destiny 2: The Collection
Gylt
Just Dance 2020
Kine
Mortal Kombat 11
Red Dead Redemption 2
Samurai Shodown
Thumper
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Edition
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Those of you who bought the Founder’s or Premiere Edition will get a free three month Stadia Pro subscription which also gives you Destiny 2: The Collection for free. Do note that the free base version won’t be available until next year so there’s no avoiding paying the US$10 per month subscription fee. To play the other 11 games on the list, you will have to buy them just like on any other digital store.
Google promises that 14 more games are going to come out for the Stadia before the end of 2019. Here’s a list of games we can expect to see before 2020 rolls in:

Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle
Borderlands 3
Darksiders: Genesis
Dragonball Xenoverse 2
Farming Simulator 19
Final Fantasy XV
Football Manager 2020
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
GRID
Metro Exodus
NBA 2K20
Rage 2
Trials Rising
Wolfenstein: Youngblood

In the future, there will be high profile titles coming to the platform such as Doom: Eternal, Watch Dogs: Legion, Gods & Monsters, and Cyberpunk 2077.
Google Stadia launches on 19 November 2019 along with the 12 titles listed at the beginning of the article. You can read Google’s full announcement here.


Final Fantasy XIV Director On The Death Of Berserk Creator Kentaro Miura

This week, it was announced that Berserk creator Kentaro Miura has died at the age of 54. The influence of Berserk far extends to video games (badass armour, tough guys with big swords, dark fantasy, etc.) so naturally the Final Fantasy XIV community has organized enormous online gatherings to pay tribute to him.

As you can tell from the video, thousands of players from multiple servers have donned their favourite Dark Knight gear and stood in the streets of Ul’Dah. Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida has expressed his thanks to the supportive community and commented on the author’s sudden death in a PC Gamer interview.
“It goes to show just how much people have received from Mr. Miura and his artwork. It was heartwarming to see how much influence he has had on players. I also want to thank players for taking the time to acknowledge that. Even players in Japan, too, are very much affected by this and there’s a lot of shock among the fandom as well.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that I kept on buying the latest installment of the manga magazine just to read Berserk. So definitely a very sad and unfortunate loss.”
The director has also admitted to being influenced by Miura’s work on Berserk.
“Honestly speakingâ€”and this is not limited to Final Fantasy 14 but with any game that I have been a part ofâ€”there are elements where, consciously or subconsciously, I was influenced by Mr. Miura’s work.
We took inspiration from the way that Guts stands in those panels in Berserk, and that was the images I showed to my team to reference when we were thinking about [Dark Knights]. Even when we were thinking about how to position and the composition in each of the cutscenes, there were a lot of times we referenced [Berserk].
Mr. Miura’s work was definitely very artistic and wonderful in the way he depicts some of those cool elements. It’s unfathomable just how much influence he has had on everybody. It’s such an unfortunate loss.”


We Are Getting A Ys 9 Next Year

Falcom just announced the teaser site for the next Ys game, a long-running action RPG series featuring red-haired adventurer Adol and awesome JRPG rock tunes.
It’s called Ys IX: Monstrum Nox and it’s scheduled for a 2019 release exclusively for the PS4.Â Here are the first few gameplay and concept images of the upcoming action RPG.

Apart from these, little else is known about the upcoming game. We’re going to take a stab and guess that you party up with a red-haired guy with a sword and kill a lot of monsters in hyper action-RPG gameplay goodness.
The Ys series is known for party-based action-heavy RPG and rockin’ music. Like, REALLY J-Rock anime rockin’. The last game, Ys VIII: The Lacrimosa of Dana, was a sleeper hit that unfortunately came with localization issues. Hopefully the next one won’t face the same issue.


Greedfall’s System Requirements Are Mid-Tier PC Friendly

We’re less than a week away from Greedfall‘s worldwide release so for those of you getting it on PC, it’s time to check whether or not your setup will be able to run the game smoothly.
Fortunately for most of us, it seems that the game is reasonably optimised for mid-tier specs. Here’s a list of the system requirements:

Minimum PC Specs
OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64 bit)
CPU: Intel Core i5-3450 (3.1 GHz) / AMD FX-6300 X6 (3.5 GHz)
RAM: 8GB
GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870
Storage: 25GB
Recommended PC Specs
OS: Windows 7/8/10 (64 bit)
CPU: Intel Core i5-690 (3.5 GHz) / AMD FX-8300 (3.3 GHz)
RAM: 16GB
GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 980 / Radeon RX590
Storage: 25GB
It’s not surprising that the game doesn’t demand a lot of power since it seems to heavily rely on its strength of providing an intricate RPG experience in combat and dialogue rather than aiming to please with its visuals.
For those of you unsure of your PC’s capability to run the game at 1080p, I believe that you’ll at least be able to get above 30fps by playing it at 720p.


[Sponsored] First Mobile Legends All Star Showmatch To Assemble Malaysian Streamers & Influencers

The first Mobile Legends: Bang Bang All Star Showmatch Malaysia will stream live this weekend at 7pm GMT+8 on 21 November 2020.
It will be the first All Star showmatch ever featuring well-known artists, such as Naim Daniel and Shalma Eliana. Other than popular streamers and influencers like Soloz, Penjahat are also invited to this showmatch to battle against each other in MLBB battlefield.
Here are the team members for each respective team:
Team Naim: Naim Daniel, Penjahat, Feekz, Le Josette, & Masterramen
Team Shalma: Shalma Eliana, Soloz, Xorn, Fiera Fendi, & Fattahzi

In addition, players will also able to look forward to massive grand giveaways, which will take place during the live stream, where up to five million gift codes await.
Players will also get a chance to win the most valuable LEGEND skins in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, such as Alucard Obsidian Blade, Gord the Conqueror, and Gusion Cosmic Gleam.
All they have to do win is watch the live stream this weekend and share their feelings in the comments. If you have the weekend free, what better way to spend it, right?

Besides that, players can also check out the collaboration between Naim and Shalma in the brand new theme song â€œBring it on!â€ specially made for the showmatch.

Last but not least, a variety of cosplay shows will also take place in the live stream.

You can catch the live stream on Mobile Legends: Bang Bangâ€™s Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok account. It will also stream live on Astro Arena and eGG Network.
In October 2020, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang achieved another astonishing milestone. The number of downloads for this game has surpassed one billion. Players can expect a lot of exclusive in-game events soon.

Mobile Legends Bang Bang kicked off its NEXT evolution earlier this year. Earlier this month, they announced the 2020 Mobile Legends Professional League Invitational (MPLI), which will take place online across five countries in Southeast Asia.

This sponsored post is brought to you by Shanghai Moonton Technology Co., Ltd.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is developed by Moonton. You can download the free-to-play mobile game via Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.


Former Penny Arcade Report Senior Editor Reveals Company’s Alleged Shady Practices

Back in 2011, video game comic/expo/entertainment juggernaut Penny Arcade launched a news and games report site that focuses on publishing honest no-nonsense editorials & think-pieces. It was called Penny Arcade Report and it had a good two-year run worth of exposÃ© and honest critiques about the industry.
Turns out that things weren’t that rosey behind the scenes. It was controlling its messaging and was fine killing stories to protect its main business, according to former Penny Arcade Reports senior editor Ben Kuchera (who has recently written for Polygon and Ars Technica). He stated the following on his Twitter feed about 4 hours ago.

Penny Arcade is the only company he’s ever worked with that killed stories to protect their business.
The Penny Arcade Report offshoot was the outlet where Kuchera’s bosses told him he couldn’t report on certain things because it would hurt their ability to make money.
The Penny Arcade group berated Kuchera during a company vacation for not being supportive during the Penny Arcade Dickwolves incident (ie: the one about perpetuating rape culture). In public.
Kuchera was also cornered by a Penny Arcade “person selling ads”, pressuring him to get the Penny Arcade Report website “numbers up to support the buys”.

Seeing as Penny Arcade is a major games expo and game culture influencer of the highest degree, it’s only natural that it controls its so-called honest news site so that it doesn’t piss off its main investors and advertisers. Still, it is a shame that its then-news outlet resorted to the aforementioned alleged tactics.
How did the creators of Penny Arcade respond to these alleged misdeeds? Well, Penny Arcade co-founder Michael “Gabe” Krahulik has blocked notable Polygon and Vice editors and writers from his Twitter feed.
https://twitter.com/plante/status/1362498377364221959

Sup guys pic.twitter.com/t2ztl74et3
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) February 18, 2021

We’ll be sure to update this story when the second half of Penny Arcade, Jerry Holkins, has a public response.


Star Wars: Andor, Ahsoka, & The Mandalorian Season 3 Now Have Disney+ Dates

These next few months are going to be a heckuva ride for Star Wars fans, just like the Millenium Falcon.
A Vanity Fair feature on Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi details Disney’s master plan for the Star Wars TV universe. This starts off with Star Wars: Andor, a 12-episode series starring Diego Luna who is reprising his role from Rogue One. That’s right, Star Wars: Andor is a prequel that takes place before the fated events of that movie, so expect more appearances of characters from that 2016 flick. Str Wars: Andor is coming out this Summer 2022.
The Mandalorian is getting a third season for Disney+ and it’s scheduled for a late 2022 or early 2023 release; Jon “I ruined Lion King” Favreau will still be writing for the series. The Jedi-focused Star Wars show Ahsoka is scheduled for a 2023 release period, and stars Rosario “Clerks 2 hottie” Dawson as the titular orange-skinned Jedi as well as Hayden Christensen as the voice of Darth Vader.

Meanwhile, other projects like the mystery-thriller series The Acolyte has yet to receive a release date. The show will be out right after the Ahsoka series, and will focus on the events taking place at the end of the High Republic era. A new Star Wars series will be penned by Jon Watts, whom you may know is the director of the recent Spider-Man movies starring Tom Holland. His Star Wars work will take place after Return of the Jedi when the Empire has fallen; so far there’s no working or confirmed title for this series.
Like I said: it’s a great time to be a Star Wars fan with all of these shows happening on Disney+. Maybe some disgruntled fans of another sci-fi series may want to jump on board this fandom; I’m just saying.


Sony Reveals Limited Edition The Last Of Us Part 2 PS4 Pro, Controller & Headset

Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore Private Limited (SIES) has announced that The Last Of Us Part 2 Limited Edition Dualshock 4 Wireless Controller will be available (priced at RM279) on 19 June 2020.
Presented in a Steel Black matte finish with white detailing and PlayStation shapes, this Limited Edition wireless controller features Ellieâ€™s iconic fern tattoo engraved on the lower right-hand side and The Last Of Us Part 2 logo on the touchpad.

Additionally, The Last Of Us Part 2 Limited Edition Wireless Headset (priced at RM449) will be launched simultaneously. It comes in a steel black matte finish with contrasting, crimson inner ear cups; this stylish wireless headset features Ellieâ€™s fern tattoo and the game logo.

However, it remains unclear if the recently-announced Limited Edition The Last of Us Part 2 PS4 Pro bundle will also be available in Malaysia at the time of writing.
This special bundle features a fully customized matte finish PS4 Pro console engraved with Ellieâ€™s tattoo design, the same aforementioned Limited Edition DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, a physical copy of The Last of Us Part 2 game, as well as a code to redeem digital content such as The Last of Us Part 2 PS4 dynamic theme, avatars, and more.

The Last Of Us Part 2Â is slated to release on 19 June 2020. In the meantime, check out the trailer below, orÂ head on over hereÂ for the different editions of the game with Malaysian prices.
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All The Games From Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2021

The last Nintendo Indie World Showcase live stream took place in April 2021, while the last full Nintendo Direct presentation was during E3 2021 in June 2021. The Nintendo World Showcase August 2021 live stream presented a lot of exciting new indie games for Nintendo Switch owners to look forward to.
If you want more details and information on each of the games revealed in the live stream, check out my full recap and roundup of the Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2021 below:
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

Team Reptile will release Bomb Rush Cyberfunk for the Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2022.
Other unspecified platforms will launch a week later.
Team Reptile brings you Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, one second per second of highly advanced funkstyle. In a world from the mind of Dion Koster, where self-styled crews are equipped with personal boostpacks, new heights of graffiti are reached.
Start your own cypher and dance, paint, trick, face off with the cops and stake your claim to the extrusions and cavities of a sprawling metropolis in an alternate future set to the musical brainwaves of Hideki Naganuma.

TOEM A Photo Adventure

TOEM A Photo Adventure will launch for the Nintendo Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in fall 2021, developer Something We Made announced.
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
Take photos with your camera to solve puzzles and help people!
Listen to chill beats and take in your surroundings!
Meet quirky characters and help them with their problems!

Loop Hero

Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Four Quarters will release Loop Hero for Nintendo Switch in 2021.
Loop Hero was originally launched for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Humble Store on 4 March 2021.
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never-ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Recover and equip powerful loot for each class of heroes for their battles and expand the survivorsâ€™ camp to reinforce each adventure through the loop. Unlock new classes, new cards, and devious guardians on your quest to shatter the endless cycle of despair.
Check out our review of Loop Hero here.

FAR Changing Tides

Set sail for a new journey in FAR Changing Tides, an atmospheric vehicle adventure in the post-apocalyptic world first introduced in the award-winning FAR Lone Sails.
FAR Changing Tides will be available for PS4 and PS5 in late 2021, while the Nintendo Switch version comes out in early 2022.

Necrobarista Final Pour

Experience the story of a cafÃ© where the dead are granted one last night to mingle with the living. Necrobarista Final Pour is the all-new director’s cut featuring hours of new content, remastered visuals, and bonus gameplay modes.
It is out now for the Nintendo Switch.

Garden Story

Unify a broken community as the newly-appointed Guardian of The Grove. Traverse a vibrant island to combat invasive Rot, inspire its inhabitants, and rebuild your home. You won’t have to do this alone: fruity friends await, ready to lend a hand!
The game is out now for the Nintendo Switch.

Boyfriend Dungeon

Boyfriend Dungeon is now available for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, as well as via Xbox Game Pass for Console, Cloud, and PC, developer Kitfox Games announced.
Plunder the dungeon as you fend off dangerous monsters and take your weapons on romantic dates. Woo your weapons in this flirty, playful, and welcoming world filled with mastery in the procedurally generated dungeon. Serving up a dose of summer-time fling nostalgia, take your dates out as you uncover their stories and level them up.
Embark on blossoming relationships with your weapon cuties as you capture their hearts in friendship and in love. In this light-hearted, fantastical shack-and-slash filled with adventure, improve your skills and fend off the monsters together because the couple that slays together, stays together.

Axiom Verge 2

Axiom Verge 2 is now available for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Epic Games Store, developer Thomas Happ Games announced. The PS5 version will launch at a later date.

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon

Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is coming to the Nintendo Switch in holiday 2021.
It is a Roguelite Puzzle game hybrid. It mashes up everything we love about falling block puzzle games, with a dungeon-crawling twist!

Islanders Console Edition

Islanders Console Edition is available now on Nintendo Switch, with PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S following on 26 August 2021.
It is a relaxing minimalist strategy game about building cities on colourful islands. With simple and intuitive building mechanics, you have the freedom to create your own cities on the rugged cliffs of the gameâ€™s islands in half an hour or less.
Explore these procedurally generated Islands from lush green grasslands to dry deserts and snowy mountainscapes, expanding your settlements from sprawling villages to vast cities.

Metal Slug Tactics

Metal Slug Tactics will launch for Nintendo Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2022, publisher Dotemu and developer Leikir Studio announced.
Metal Slug is back with a brand new entry in the Metal Slug universe. Discover a new side of the emblematic run â€˜n â€˜gun and jump into a dynamic tactical RPG with roguelike elements! Super fun and lighthearted, Metal Slug Tactics takes what makes Metal Slugso special and unique and brings it to the tactical genre!

Tetris Effect Connected

Tetris Effect Connected is the original Tetris Effect with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes. It’s coming to the Nintendo Switch on 8 October 2021.

Astroneer

A science-fiction adventure about interplanetary exploration and the aerospace industry.
Coming to the Nintendo Switch in January 2022.

Hundred Days Winemaking Simulator

Hundred Days will put you in charge of managing a small and abandoned winery: from selecting the types of vine you want to grow, to naming your final product, every decision of the challenging business of winemaking will be in your hands.
It’s coming to Nintendo Switch in holiday 2021.

Slime Rancher Plortable Edition

Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition is out now on the Nintendo Switch
Take the Far, Far Range with you anywhere and play all the DLC in the most slimetastic way to experience Slime Rancher, yet!

LumbearJack

Grab your axe and save the environment by chopping and recycling every man-made thing in your path! Solve physics-based environmental puzzles to show the destructive Evil Works whoâ€™s boss.
Jack is a humble Lumbearjack with a simple dream: to return to nature what is hers with the help of his trusty ax and his animal friends. Through real-time physics puzzles, fight destruction with destruction to thwart the sinister plans of up-and-coming industrial giant Evil Works.

Curious Expeditions 2

The game was originally launched on PC and received several free content updates, so Switch players can enjoy the whole package while playing at home or on the go.
Curious Expedition 2 is a narrative roguelike set in a reimagined version of the late 19th Century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play.

Gang Beasts

Prepare to scream with horror and delight as gangs of saggy, pugnacious thugs from Beef City punch, kick and slapstick their way across your screen, hurling their foes into hazardous machinery or mercilessly head-butting them into flaming incinerator pits!
Nintendo Switch in fall 2021.

Eastward

Eastward will launch for Nintendo Switch, and PC and Mac via Steam, GOG, and Humble Store on 16 September 2021, publisher Chucklefish and developer Pixpil announced.

You can check out the full live stream below:


Amazon’s Invincible Is Definitely Keeping The Gore Intact

If you’re worried that the Amazon adaptation of Invincible is going to tone down the content from the comics, you clearly haven’t been paying attention.
Amazon just released the trailer for its upcoming R-rated animated superhero show, and it’s looking great. This is basically the comic book brought to life, colours and all. We also get a bit of gore in a couple of scenes too.

If you think that’s intense, it gets bloodier & more intense in later volumes of the comic. Trust me on this.
We should also point out how packed the voice cast for this show is. We have Sandra Oh (Debbie Grayson), Seth Rogen (Allen the Alien), Gillian Jacobs (Atom Eve), Andrew Rannells (William), Zazie Beetz (Amber Bennett), Walton Goggins (Cecil Stedman), Jason Mantzoukas (Rex Sloan), Zachary Quinto (Robot), Mahershala Ali (Titan), and Mark Hamill (Art Rosebaum). So far.
The show will debut on 26th March; the first three episodes will air on that date. Subsequent episodes will be out every Friday leading up to the finale on 30th April. Comic fans who love this comic book series are in for a heartwarming-yet-bloody treat.


Devil May Cry 3 Stylishly Slashes Its Way To The Nintendo Switch

If you asked which games company has seen the most positive reception in 2019, I would confidently answer Capcom. With the success of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Resident Evil 2, there’s really no need for them to keep on impressing everyone but they’re going to do it anyway.

Capcom has finally unveiled the released date of Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition for the Nintendo Switch. The game will be launched exclusively digitally on the Nintendo eShop on 20 February 2020. If you’re one of those people who has a Switch but never got to play Devil May Cry V, this is second best thing you can get.
Earlier this year, the original Devil May Cry was released for the Switch in June and then Devil May Cry 2 followed suit in September. The trilogy will finally be completed in February 2020.

According to Nintendo Everything, there will also be a physical release in the form of a Devil May Cry Triple Pack which will contain all three aforementioned games. Unfortunately for fans outside of Japan, so far all news point to it being an exclusive Japanese release.
Check out the Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition for Nintendo Switch official website here.


Kyoto Animation Studio Was On Fire, Suspect Apprehended

Update: Officials are now reporting the death toll at 33 according to NHK. A few hours ago, “over a dozen” were found in cardiac arrest on the third floor.
Kyoto Animation studio caught on fire earlier today when an arsonist sneaked into the building. The incident has left at least 26 dead and more than 36 injured, including the suspect of the crime.
The fire started around 10.30am local time as residents living near the Kyoto Animation studio reported the sound of an explosion and smoke to the police. The suspect (in his 40s) was allegedly heard saying “Drop dead”. when he poured petrol and ignited the fire.
According to the BBC, the latest reports say that the arsonist has no connections to Kyoto Animation. About 70 people were in the building when the fire initially started, with some still unaccounted for at the time of writing.
Kyoto Animation studio is best known for producing anime like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, K-On!, and Violet Evergarden. Many fans of the anime studio have expressed their condolences on social media, including several prominent figures and other studios in the industry like YouTuber and voice artist SungWon Cho, Funimation, and more.

i’m horrified to hear about Kyoto Animation, that someone could do something so horrible to people who have brought so much joy is absolutely sickening
â€” SungWon Cho (@ProZD) July 18, 2019

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the Kyoto Animation Studio fire in Japan.
â€” Funimation (@FUNimation) July 18, 2019
U.S. anime licensing firm Sentai Filmworks has also gone the extra mile and started a donation fund to help the victims of the Kyoto Animation fire.

Help us help our friends at Kyoto Animation by donating (if you can) or sharing: https://t.co/Fg599lm5Dy
â€” Sentai ðŸŒž Filmworks (@SentaiFilmworks) July 18, 2019
(Image Credits: The Verge)


Silent Hill Townfall Announced, Coming From Stories Untold Developers

During the Silent Hill Transmission, Konami announced Silent Hill Townfall. It is developed by No Code, the steam behind psychological horror titles Stories Untold and Observation. Annapurna Interactive is also involved.
However, no other details were unveiled, which means that this game might still be in early development. No platforms were announced either.
Check out the trailer below:


Bleach Anime Is Possibly Getting A New Fighting Game After 13 Years

Thanks to the popularity of shonen anime Bleach’s Thousand-Year Blood War arc in animated form, we’re getting a new Bleach video game.
Publisher Nuverse (of Marvel Snap) has announced a 3D fighting action game called Bleach: Soul Resonance. It features playable characters from the show like Ichigo, Orihime, Ishida, Zaraki Kenpachi, and Byakuya Kuchiki, “low latency combat experience with weapons and swords”, and strategic battles. It’s looking similar to other shonen anime 3D action titles like Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series or the recently-announced Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash; so far, all of the gameplay are 1v1 fights.
No platform has been announced yet, but something tells us this may be a mobile game. After all, the last non-fighting Bleach game, Bleach: Brave Souls, has seen tremendous free-to-play success since 2016 for iOS and Android. Regardless of platform, the trailer below showcases some nice anime 1v1 action, highlighting the anime/manga’s Soul Society arc battles featuring Zaraki and Byakuya.


The Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf Is Essential Viewing Before Season 2

The Witcher is now officially a mega multimedia franchise of its own. CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher games kickstarted it all, but it was Netflix’s The Witcher series starring Henry Cavill that pushed it into the mainstream. While we’re still waiting for a second season to premiere in December 2021, Netflix has released this animated movie that essentially acts as a prequel to the live-action series.
Toss A Coin To Your Witcher
Vesemir (Theo James) unleashing Igni.
First things first, The Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf is not to be confused with Netflix’s The Witcher: Blood Origin. Nightmare Of The Wolf is a single animated feature film focusing on the exploits of Geralt’s mentor and teacher, Vesemir (voiced by Theo James), who will be appearing in the upcoming second season of the main live-action series. Meanwhile, Blood Origin is a live-action six-part miniseries that takes place long before the time of Vesemir and Geralt; over 1200 years ago to the very first Witcher in history.
Now that that’s out of the way, how is The Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf? Obviously, I can’t spoil important plot points from the movie, but this movie is set before the time of Geralt in the live-action Netflix series. During this time, there were a lot more Witchers still alive and out in the world. By Geraltâ€™s time, most of them had already died except a select few. Itâ€™s interesting to see a time when the Witchers were plenty in number, similar to how the Jedi were at their prime in the Star Wars prequels.
Young Vesemir.
With Vesemir set to be portrayed by Danish actor Kim Bodnia in the upcoming second season of Netflix’s The Witcher, the primary purpose of The Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf is to introduce the character, as well as explore his past, background and origins. This is very much Vesemir’s origin story, which is a wise choice considering that this would mean that showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich won’t have to spend precious screentime on Vesemir and divert attention from Geralt.
From the very beginning of the animated movie, The Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf proves that it’s very much not for kids, just like the live-action series. It doesn’t hold anything back, with everything from gore (mutilated limbs and decapitated heads) and even some nudity for good measure. It’s great then that Studio Mir, best known for working on The Legend Of Korra, Voltron Legendary Defender, and Dota Dragon’s Blood, has done an admirable job with the animation.
Tetra (Lara Pulver).
Trust me, seeing as this is an animated movie and not a series, it’s clear that Studio Mir could focus their resources and time on making the animation look as good as possible. It definitely looks like an anime (just like their other projects). The animation is smooth and brilliant, with particle effects and parts with CGI that does not look cheap and have annoyingly low framerate. One of the highlights of the movie is the action and fight scenes, most of which are animated beautifully by Studio Mir.
Fans of the franchise will appreciate the details and easter eggs, like how Vesemir drinks a potion to boost his powers before fighting a Leshen. The Witcher Nightmare Of The Wolf even delves into Vesemir’s childhood and how became a Witcher, as well as a romance with a woman named Illyana (voiced by the wonderful and talented Jennifer Hale of Mass Effect fame) that makes the story more emotional and personal. I was impressed by the voice of Illyana and it was only at the end of the movie that I saw her name in the credits.
Illyana (Jennifer Hale).
There’s more depth than I thought there would be, especially with Vesemir’s relationships with Illyana, his own mentor Deglan (voiced by Scottish actor Graham McTavish), and the witch Tetra (voiced by Lara Pulver). They all give good performances, but the interactions and chemistry between Vesemir and Illyana that add even more depth. Best of all, Vesemir is almost nothing like the gruff and stoic Geralt. He’s charming and likes to talk, making his behaviour the opposite of his future protege. That’s great since it would be boring if Vesemir acts exactly like a clone of Geralt.
Last but not least, it would be remiss of me not to mention the amazing music and soundtrack in The Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf. The movie even starts with a haunting and original ballad that I’ll certainly be searching for on Spotify when the movie eventually comes out later this month. Composer Brian D’Oliveira did a phenomenal job in setting the tone of the entire movie his work.
Vesemir’s Origin
Vesemir (Theo James) with Kaer Morhen in the distance.
Is The Witcher Nightmare Of The Wolf essential viewing for those who watch The Witcher live-action series? Well, I would easily recommend it to anyone who’s a fan of the franchise. The Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf does explain a lot of lore related to the Witchers themselves. And of course, to introduce Vesemir before we meet an older version of him in the upcoming The Witcher Season 2.
Additionally, Kaer Morhen is featured heavily in the animated movie, so it’s nice to get to know the history of the iconic location before Geralt and Ciri visits it in The Witcher Season 2 (as seen in a previously-released trailer).
The Witcher Season 2 is expected to premiere in December 2021. In the meantime, check out my review ofÂ The WitcherÂ Season 1 here, orÂ head on over hereÂ for all the easter eggs and references discovered in the first season.
FINAL SCORE: 80/100
We received an early access screener of The Witcher Nightmare Of The Wolf courtesy of Netflix Malaysia.
The show is slated to premiere on Netflix on 23 August 2021.


KKP Best Of 2020: Game #29

#29. Hades (PC, Nintendo Switch)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/YZZFlcE0fWE

Supergiant Games’ Hades has turned out to be one of the biggest indie surprises of the year. While technically the game has been in Steam Early Access since December 2018, the full version of the game launched in September 2020.
It’s not by chance that the rogue-like action RPG managed to grab a whopping eight different nominations at The Game Awards 2020 this year, especially considering how good the game genuinely is.
As someone who rarely plays rogue-like games, Hades managed to suck me into its extremely replayable loop. Every single playthrough to escape the realm of Hades is an exhilarating one; each of them peeling off a bit more of the game’s fascinating story and many intriguing characters.
The gameplay is satisfying and deep. The variety of available Boons (which provides special and unique perks in combat) you can get from the characters you meet in each playthrough means that you won’t get tired of the game even after many, many playthroughs.

Oh, and the amazing music is simply the cherry on top of a very delicious package of a game. Seriously, if there’s one indie game that you want to try out this year, let it be Hades.


[Updated] ALGS: Split 1 Playoffs – Teams, Schedule & Results

The opening event of the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) 2023 season is just a week away. The ALGS: Split 1 Playoffs will take place in London’s Copper Box Arena, featuring 40 teams from five regions and a live audience, with a prize pool of US$1,000,000 up for grabs. Despite some major esports organizations withdrawing from the game recently, the tournament will still feature familiar names as well as new and returning organizations.
NOTE: All Times & Dates will be in (UTC+8)

Details

Date: 2–5 February / 3–6  February (UTC+8)
Venue: Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3HB, United Kingdom

Format & Dates
Group Stage

40 teams will be split into 4 even groups of 10 teams each. Each group will play each other in a 6-game series for a total of 18 games for every team in the Group Stage. After this stage, all 40 teams will be sent to the Bracket Stage as follows:
20 teams with the highest Group Stage Score start in the upper bracket
20 teams with the lowest Group Stage Score start in the lower bracket round 1

Date: 2 – 5 February
Start Time: 1:00 AM (UTC+8)

Bracket Stage
There will be one 6-game series in the upper bracket and two 6-game series in the lower bracket, The teams will advance to the Finals as follows:
Winners bracket: The top 10 teams will advance to the Finals. The remaining teams from this round will fall to the lower bracket round 2.
Losers bracket round 1: The top 10 teams will advance to the lower bracket round 2. The remaining teams from this round are eliminated from the playoffs.
Losers bracket round 2: The top 10 teams will advance to the Finals. The remaining teams from this round are eliminated from the playoffs.

Date: 4 February
Start Time: 1:00 AM (UTC+8)

Finals
In the Finals for the Split 2 Playoffs, the 20 remaining teams will compete using the Match Point format. The 10 teams advancing from the upper bracket will be seeded by their placement from the upper bracket and will start the Finals with Advance Starting Points.

Placement Rules

There is no match limit in the Finals

Once a Team reaches the minimum total points of 50 in the Finals, The next match becomes “Match Point Eligible” for that team.
The first team to win a match after they are “Match Point Eligible” is declared the winner.

After the winner is declared, 2nd-20th are ranked by total Finals points.

There is no limit to number of teams who can be “Match Point Eligible”.

Seeding

The top 10 Teams from the upper bracket will start the Finals with points as follows:

To view the awarded points based on seeding Click here

Date: 5 February
Start Time: 1:00 AM (UTC+8)

RESULTS

Place
$ USD
Playoff Points
Team

1st
$300,000
500
TSM

2nd
$160,000
420
NRG

3rd
$105,000
380
Acend

4th
$85,000
340
XSET

5th
$65,000
300
Alliance

6th
$50,000
260
Moist Esports

7th
$40,000
240
ONIC Esports

8th
$30,000
220
Fnatic

9th
$25,000
200
Element 6

10th
$20,000
180
Luminosity Gaming

11th
$16,000
160
Team Singularity

12th
$15,000
150
ganbare otousan

13th
$14,000
140
DarkZero Esports

14th
$13,000
130
fun123

15th
$12,000
120
Esports Arena

16th
$11,000
110
Spacestation Gaming

17th
$10,500
100
The Guard

18th
$10,000
90
ENTER FORCE.36

19th
$9,500
80
EXO Clan

20th
$9,000
70
DreamFire

21st
–
60
PULVEREX

22nd
–
56
JLINGZ Esports

23rd
–
52
100 Thieves

24th
–
48
K1CK

25th
–
44
GØDFIRE

26th
–
40
Pioneers

27th
–
36
NorCal Esports

28th
–
32
NORTHEPTION

29th
–
28
FC Destroy

30th
–
24
Invictus Gaming

31st
–
20
Vexed Gaming

32nd
–
18
Oxygen Esports

33rd
–
16
GHS Professional

34th
–
14
Iron Blood Gaming

35th
–
12
Crazy Raccoon

36th
–
10
GameWard

37th
–
8
Horizon Union

38th
–
6
Passion

39th
–
4
LeaveNoWitness

40th
–
2
Flora esports

Teams
Group A

Aurora – EMEA
XSET – North America
Moist Esports – APAC South
ENTER FORCE.36 – APAC North
GØDFIRE – South America
LeaveNoWitness – South America
PULVEREX – APAC North
100 Thieves – North America
VZN – EMEA
GameWard – EMEA

Group B

TSM – North America
NORTHEPTION – APAC North
NorCal Esports – South America
DEWA United Esports – APAC South
Fire Beavers – EMEA
Alliance – EMEA
Flora esports – APAC North
Oxygen Esports – North America
Spacestation Gaming – North America
FC Destroy – APAC North

Group C

Fnatic – APAC North
Acend – EMEA
The Guard – North America
K1CK – South America
ONIC Esports – APAC South
EXO Clan – APAC South
NRG – North America
Pioneers – EMEA
ganbare otousan – APAC North
GHS Professional – APAC North

Group D

Iron Blood Gaming – APAC South
Team Singularity – EMEA
Vexed Gaming – EMEA
Crazy Raccoon – APAC North
Esports Arena – North America
Luminosity Gaming – North America
Invictus Gaming – EMEA
fun123 – APAC North
Element 6 – EMEA
DarkZero Esports – North America

Matches
3 February

1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Group A vs Group B (Round 1)
4:00 AM (UTC+8) – Group C vs Group D (Round 1)
7:00 AM (UTC+8) – Group A vs Group C (Round 2)
4 February

1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Group B vs Group D (Round 2)
4:00 AM (UTC+8) – Group A vs Group D (Round 3)
7:00 AM (UTC+8) – Group B vs Group C (Round 3)
5 February

1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Upper Bracket
4:00 AM (UTC+8) – Lower Bracket Round 1
7:00 AM (UTC+8) – Lower Bracket Round 2
6 February

1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Finals

Results
Group Stage – Round 1

A vs B Standings

Team
Total
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6

P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K

1.
XSET
72
1
16
1
14
12
0
6
7
13
0
10
4

2.
JLE
71
13
1
15
3
5
9
4
7
1
2
2
17

3.
MST
48
4
4
5
2
2
6
9
2
19
0
3
7

4.
NTH
47
14
2
13
3
1
11
10
3
4
7
16
0

5.
SSG
46
8
7
3
6
9
4
13
0
3
9
18
1

6.
E36
43
15
0
4
5
4
3
2
9
6
3
17
0

7.
FCD
40
18
0
14
1
7
6
11
0
14
6
1
9

8.
TSM
38
2
9
16
3
17
1
12
4
11
0
11
9

9.
100T
36
3
3
7
6
19
0
5
3
10
6
15
1

10.
PVX
34
5
3
2
0
6
3
3
0
9
0
6
0

11.
DF
30
10
2
8
2
18
0
1
5
12
3
13
0

12.
HRZN
26
6
4
11
2
14
1
16
0
5
5
4
0

13.
GFR
24
12
0
12
0
10
1
17
0
2
5
7
2

14.
ALL
24
20
0
10
0
3
5
20
0
15
3
8
4

15.
OXG
23
7
3
17
5
13
1
8
4
8
2
19
0

16.
FLR
17
19
1
9
0
11
1
7
9
20
0
20
0

17.
NCE
16
9
0
6
0
16
0
18
0
7
1
5
3

18.
GW
10
16
3
18
0
15
2
15
2
17
0
14
0

19.
LNW
7
11
1
19
0
8
1
19
0
16
0
9
0

20.
PSN
3
17
0
20
0
20
0
14
0
18
0
12
1

C vs D Standings

Team
Total
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6

P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K

1.
FNC
58
1
13
13
0
7
9
16
0
8
8
4
5

2.
EXO
57
18
1
7
5
8
5
18
0
1
11
2
9

3.
CR
52
6
3
10
3
4
11
13
7
5
2
6
8

4.
IBG
46
5
6
19
0
1
6
5
4
11
4
12
4

5.
NRG
45
12
3
16
0
3
3
1
10
7
4
10
0

6.
GUARD
44
7
3
3
2
15
0
7
4
6
3
1
3

7.
IG
41
2
3
8
6
11
2
2
6
15
0
15
1

8.
DZ
36
16
3
11
7
12
10
20
0
20
0
9
12

9.
LG
35
19
0
17
3
9
1
8
2
2
8
5
4

10.
E6
35
8
1
4
3
5
4
3
6
17
0
11
2

11.
ONIC
34
11
2
12
1
2
5
12
2
3
0
7
2

12.
GHS
29
9
0
1
8
14
0
17
3
13
0
18
2

13.
ESA
26
13
1
2
3
10
1
11
2
12
3
13
1

14.
SNG
25
10
0
5
9
19
0
6
2
14
4
20
0

15.
FUN
21
15
5
6
4
18
0
10
1
10
0
8
1

16.
KCP
20
20
0
20
0
20
0
9
2
9
2
3
5

17.
ACE
18
3
1
15
0
16
0
4
3
16
1
17
0

18.
GO
18
17
4
14
0
17
2
15
3
4
1
14
0

19.
K1CK
13
4
1
9
0
6
1
19
1
18
0
19
0

20.
VXD
7
14
2
18
0
13
0
14
2
19
0
16
0

Group Stage – Round 2

A vs C Standings

Team
Total
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6

P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K

1.
ACE
72
16
2
3
8
16
0
3
4
2
10
1
13

2.
EXO
67
1
16
1
11
13
1
6
2
16
1
5
4

3.
NRG
49
3
4
13
1
2
12
7
7
19
0
10
3

4.
100T
47
19
0
8
0
1
6
2
6
3
2
7
0

5.
E36
46
12
2
14
0
4
8
1
12
18
1
11
3

6.
JLE
42
9
3
4
13
11
6
17
2
20
0
9
8

7.
KCP
37
11
4
6
0
3
3
13
2
4
10
13
0

8.
XSET
34
15
2
15
0
5
4
12
2
9
2
6
12

9.
FNC
34
7
6
11
1
10
2
10
4
17
0
3
6

10.
GUARD
33
5
1
5
4
17
3
20
0
1
4
12
0

11.
GO
33
2
0
7
4
15
0
9
1
6
6
15
3

12.
GW
30
14
1
9
8
7
4
19
0
15
10
18
0

13.
MST
27
13
2
2
4
20
0
8
8
12
0
20
0

14.
PVX
20
4
3
12
1
18
1
4
2
8
0
19
0

15.
GHS
20
8
4
18
3
6
0
15
0
11
0
4
1

16.
ONIC
18
18
0
19
0
14
4
16
0
14
0
2
3

17.
HRZN
16
17
0
16
0
12
0
5
0
7
6
8
0

18.
LNW
13
10
0
17
0
8
3
14
0
5
1
16
0

19.
GFR
12
6
4
20
0
19
0
18
0
10
2
17
1

20.
K1CK
11
20
0
10
0
9
1
11
2
13
1
14
0

B vs D Standings

Team
Total
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6

P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K

1.
NTH
60
3
6
9
3
11
4
2
8
13
0
1
7

2.
TSM
54
1
9
4
3
13
2
18
0
2
5
6
5

3.
SSG
53
8
5
13
1
1
11
3
9
20
1
5
0

4.
E6
51
12
4
16
1
4
2
5
7
4
9
4
8

5.
ESA
50
10
1
12
9
3
5
10
0
3
5
11
10

6.
DF
46
9
6
1
10
14
0
11
4
10
3
7
2

7.
LG
37
16
1
2
5
15
0
1
6
11
1
12
0

8.
FLR
37
2
3
20
0
12
6
4
2
8
8
14
0

9.
DZ
32
20
0
3
2
9
1
7
9
5
4
19
0

10.
VXD
31
14
2
19
0
19
0
16
1
1
10
10
3

11.
FUN
31
7
4
14
3
2
5
12
1
9
1
15
0

12.
ALL
30
6
1
5
3
20
0
13
1
7
0
2
5

13.
IG
28
15
0
6
2
8
4
8
6
6
0
9
3

14.
PSN
25
4
8
17
0
10
4
20
0
14
3
8
0

15.
SNG
22
11
0
10
1
18
0
9
1
19
0
3
8

16.
OXG
18
5
1
15
0
7
4
17
0
18
3
13
1

17.
FCD
16
17
0
11
3
5
1
6
2
16
0
16
2

18.
NCE
15
18
3
7
3
6
3
19
0
17
0
20
0

19.
IBG
13
19
0
8
3
16
0
14
1
12
1
17
4

20.
CR
5
13
0
18
0
17
2
15
0
15
0
18
0

Group Stage – Round 3

A vs D Standings

Team
Total
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6

P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K

1.
FUN
61
5
0
7
8
2
7
5
3
3
10
12
5

2.
ESA
52
3
4
4
2
8
0
15
1
5
8
1
6

3.
DZ
49
15
0
8
0
1
11
13
0
2
5
5
4

4.
SNG
47
2
4
1
9
7
4
11
2
14
1
15
0

5.
PVX
46
1
10
9
0
6
5
12
1
4
5
11
1

6.
GW
42
9
4
10
0
17
0
1
11
13
2
8
6

7.
MST
41
6
4
6
1
10
3
7
0
7
1
2
9

8.
100T
40
14
2
20
0
9
1
3
7
12
5
7
11

9.
LG
37
20
0
5
3
12
2
20
0
1
7
3
1

10.
IBG
36
18
0
2
12
14
2
9
3
10
5
19
0

11.
VXD
31
19
4
17
5
15
1
4
3
6
2
6
4

12.
XSET
30
13
5
3
6
18
0
17
3
17
0
4
3

13.
CR
29
4
4
13
3
3
6
19
0
20
0
10
1

14.
E6
28
7
3
15
1
11
3
2
3
8
0
16
2

15.
LNW
20
17
0
11
1
5
4
10
7
16
0
13
0

16.
JLE
20
11
6
12
0
19
2
8
4
19
0
14
3

17.
E36
18
12
0
14
3
4
5
16
0
11
2
17
0

18.
IG
11
8
0
18
0
20
0
6
1
9
1
9
0

19.
HRZN
7
10
2
16
0
13
0
18
2
18
0
18
0

20.
GFR
6
16
0
19
0
16
0
14
1
15
3
20
0

B vs C Standings

Team
Total
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6

P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K

1.
TSM
61
14
3
4
5
4
9
2
7
7
10
12
3

2.
NRG
53
15
6
11
6
7
1
6
2
4
6
1
7

3.
ALL
52
2
7
13
0
10
3
1
13
10
2
13
0

4.
NTH
45
12
3
1
12
19
0
8
2
12
1
5
7

5.
GUARD
44
20
0
3
6
20
0
7
2
1
4
6
7

6.
ONIC
43
9
1
7
2
1
8
4
5
15
0
7
1

7.
FCD
39
18
2
8
4
11
7
3
2
11
2
4
6

8.
GHS
37
16
0
2
3
2
6
11
3
19
0
11
5

9.
FNC
37
7
4
9
3
15
0
5
2
13
2
3
8

10.
ACE
37
6
1
19
1
14
2
12
1
3
6
2
5

11.
GO
33
1
8
16
3
6
3
18
0
16
4
18
0

12.
SSG
32
11
6
10
3
17
0
14
0
2
4
9
4

13.
PSN
25
4
3
5
6
13
0
19
0
9
2
8
0

14.
DF
23
19
0
15
0
5
1
13
8
8
4
14
1

15.
EXO
23
10
3
18
2
8
4
15
0
6
4
10
0

16.
KCP
22
8
3
20
0
3
7
10
0
14
0
17
0

17.
OXG
18
3
3
12
0
16
0
9
4
20
0
20
1

18.
FLR
13
17
0
14
0
9
2
16
3
18
5
16
0

19.
K1CK
13
5
0
6
0
12
1
20
0
17
2
19
2

20.
NCE
10
13
0
17
0
18
2
17
0
5
2
15
0

Upper Bracket

Standings

Team
Total
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6

P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K

1.
NRG
60
4
11
2
13
19
1
15
0
19
1
7
16

2.
ACE
48
2
5
20
0
15
3
10
3
14
3
1
9

3.
E6
48
14
1
3
4
12
2
5
2
4
11
4
5

4.
ALL
47
6
2
6
5
13
4
17
0
1
8
5
5

5.
GUARD
45
10
0
1
7
2
4
4
3
11
1
14
0

6.
ESA
41
13
7
17
0
20
0
1
10
5
7
18
0

7.
XSET
39
19
0
9
3
8
2
6
10
3
9
15
0

8.
TSM
39
5
4
13
0
5
7
7
9
9
1
16
4

9.
MST
36
12
3
11
0
6
2
3
4
12
1
2
4

10.
FUN
34
7
3
12
3
10
2
2
3
17
0
3
1

11.
SSG
33
15
0
4
6
3
1
9
1
7
1
8
4

12.
LG
31
9
2
14
0
18
0
8
4
2
7
6
1

13.
EXO
29
3
2
18
4
9
5
19
1
6
2
9
1

14.
DZ
28
17
0
15
1
1
13
11
0
16
0
20
0

15.
PVX
24
1
5
10
0
11
0
16
0
8
1
12
0

16.
FNC
23
8
1
7
2
7
4
13
0
18
0
10
5

17.
100T
19
11
2
5
6
14
1
20
0
10
1
13
0

18.
E36
16
16
2
16
1
4
0
12
3
13
2
11
0

19.
JLE
14
20
1
8
5
16
1
14
2
20
0
19
2

20.
NTH
5
18
2
19
0
17
2
18
0
15
0
17
0

Lower Bracket – Round 1

Standings

Team
Total
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6

P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K

1.
ONIC
54
9
3
14
4
6
1
2
3
2
6
3
6

2.
GFR
52
2
4
2
6
12
2
8
0
16
0
1
7

3.
IG
47
1
13
4
2
14
0
15
0
19
0
2
4

4.
K1CK
46
4
5
16
0
19
2
1
10
6
5
11
3

5.
GO
44
14
1
12
0
4
12
7
5
3
7
16
2

6.
NCE
43
20
0
3
5
3
3
3
1
4
8
20
0

7.
FCD
41
10
6
19
0
1
11
12
3
7
1
13
1

8.
SNG
37
3
6
1
7
5
0
17
0
20
0
14
0

9.
KCP
35
5
4
8
2
15
0
16
3
9
8
9
7

10.
DF
34
15
1
11
4
2
5
10
3
8
2
6
1

11.
VXD
33
18
0
15
6
8
3
11
2
1
6
17
0

12.
OXG
30
13
1
5
3
10
0
20
0
18
0
5
15

13.
GHS
30
7
2
7
2
20
0
6
8
10
0
4
2

14.
IBG
25
16
2
17
3
9
2
9
5
5
5
18
0

15.
CR
22
6
3
6
3
17
1
13
0
15
1
12
5

16.
GW
22
19
1
13
2
11
4
14
3
14
2
7
3

17.
HRZN
18
8
2
9
0
13
4
5
3
17
0
19
0

18.
PSN
18
17
0
10
2
7
2
19
0
11
6
10
0

19.
LNW
17
11
0
18
2
16
0
4
5
13
2
15
0

20.
FLR
14
12
6
20
0
18
2
18
0
12
0
8
2

Lower Bracket – Round 2

Standings

Team
Total
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6

P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K

1.
LG
83
2
6
6
3
14
0
4
6
1
23
2
6

2.
DZ
62
1
5
2
13
20
0
14
3
4
8
8
4

3.
EXO
56
10
2
10
2
7
4
1
10
10
1
3
9

4.
SSG
52
4
10
1
14
10
1
7
3
11
0
15
0

5.
FNC
50
8
7
18
0
2
6
9
3
17
2
1
7

6.
GO
44
5
6
13
3
1
5
8
0
5
0
4
2

7.
ONIC
38
13
0
11
0
3
7
13
3
3
7
7
1

8.
SNG
33
15
0
19
0
12
3
2
14
7
0
13
1

9.
DF
31
6
6
14
1
6
7
5
3
13
0
10
0

10.
E36
31
3
3
5
3
8
0
16
1
6
0
5
4

11.
PVX
29
16
0
7
2
16
0
3
4
2
3
19
1

12.
JLE
28
9
3
8
6
15
8
17
0
15
4
14
0

13.
100T
22
7
0
17
0
4
5
10
0
9
1
9
2

14.
K1CK
19
19
1
3
3
5
0
6
0
20
0
20
1

15.
GFR
18
11
2
16
1
13
0
12
1
8
3
12
5

16.
KCP
17
18
0
15
0
11
3
18
2
19
0
6
7

17.
NCE
14
17
0
4
5
17
3
20
0
12
0
18
0

18.
NTH
12
20
0
12
0
9
2
15
4
14
0
11
0

19.
FCD
9
14
1
9
1
18
0
11
0
16
3
17
0

20.
IG
2
12
1
20
0
19
0
19
0
18
0
16
0

Finals

Standings

Team
Total
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
MP #

P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K
P
K

1.
TSM
79
3
14
19
0
15
4
7
3
2
9
13
1
13
1
1
10
5

2.
NRG
86
5
3
5
1
13
0
1
20
8
11
2
3
12
4
14
0
4

3.
ACE
78
15
0
18
1
8
0
4
8
10
3
1
11
10
7
2
6
6

4.
XSET
66
9
3
8
3
4
4
3
8
9
3
8
2
2
7
9
1
7

5.
ALL
57
10
1
1
10
11
0
13
0
5
3
10
1
6
2
7
5
8

6.
MST
53
6
4
16
0
1
8
20
0
7
0
6
6
9
6
11
3
8

7.
ONIC
52
7
4
7
3
3
4
11
1
1
8
16
0
14
0
10
3
8

8.
FNC
47
13
0
12
5
12
6
18
0
11
4
5
8
11
3
3
5
–

9.
E6
46
19
0
9
3
19
0
17
1
16
2
9
4
1
9
16
3
–

10.
LG
44
4
2
10
3
7
4
14
0
4
3
15
0
7
3
8
7
–

11.
SNG
42
11
0
6
6
2
8
12
0
3
4
14
0
16
0
15
1
–

12.
GO
41
1
4
20
0
16
1
2
5
17
0
3
1
18
1
13
0
–

13.
DZ
41
12
2
2
6
6
5
5
6
6
0
18
2
20
0
17
0
–

14.
FUN
38
17
3
3
2
10
7
9
3
12
1
17
1
5
3
12
0
–

15.
ESA
36
2
8
17
0
5
2
10
0
14
2
12
2
17
0
19
0
–

16.
SSG
36
14
2
11
6
14
1
16
1
13
0
11
2
8
2
4
10
–

17.
GUARD
36
20
0
15
2
20
0
6
0
19
0
7
4
3
3
6
4
–

18.
E36
30
18
0
4
7
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Where To Watch?
YouTube / Twitch


Haven Guide: How To Find The Ship Parts & Hyper Rust

Haven is a narrative-heavy game about two lovers escaping their oppressive society by being on an alien backwater planet. It also features a lot of exploration, survival elements, and some JRPG-style combat.
In this scifi lovefest, you’ll eventually need to find ship parts to forward the plot. Here’s a guide on how to do that, as well as find important Hyper Rust shards to also advance the game.
Map (via Game Bakers; thanks!)

Ship Parts Location
Keep in mind that after you find a part, you can choose to either fast travel home or continue exploring the area. It’s best to just explore the current area thoroughly before heading back.Â
Engine-hood: This is at either Bename (52) or Nekari (41).
Hydraulic: You’ll find this either at Benadon (10) or Loname (55).
Right Wing: This is located either at Kinako (68D) or Lonadon(65). To get to Kinako, find an alien manta ray at the top east side of the planet, then feed it and ask it to bring you to your base. You’ll end up in the Kinako swamps.
Gyro-Stabilizer: You can find this either at Chogeko(22) or Katerow(31).
Hypo-Propellers: Located at either Katehi(51) and Wakitai (76).
Waduz Turbine: This is located in either Benahi(66B), Nekatai(36), or Notame(64).
Left Wing: Located at Wakmie (75), a spot filled with regenerating red rust. If you’re here, chances are you’re close to Haven’s endgame.
Hyper Rust Location
You’ll find this plot item at one of the following locations:

Lonako (14)
Nekatai (36)

You can also acquire one by fighting the Lorudo at 77 and 78 (the REALLY red rust-filled areas). This giant alien monster is really tough, so pack a lot of healing and buffing items for this fight.
You can also get Hyper Rust by scratching your pet lizard Oink several times before clearing the rust out of it. Oink hangs out at your Home Base (40e).


[Rumour] Ubisoft Is Jumping Into Battle Royale Arena With Hyper Scape

Ubisoft is reportedly set to tease a brand new free-to-play first-person-shooter battle royale online multiplayer game titled Hyper Scape but it’s been leaked ahead of schedule.

Esports-focused reporter/insider Rod “Slasher” Breslau leakedÂ the news on his personal Twitter account, revealing to the world that Hyper Scape is in development at Ubisoft Montreal (the same studio behind Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Valhalla). It is reportedly in the works for PC and unspecified consoles.

Sources: today Ubisoft will tease a new game code-named “Prisma Dimensions”, which is actually a new AAA multiplayer fast-paced FPS Battle Royale from Ubisoft Montreal (R6, AC) named Hyper Scape pic.twitter.com/2hza3P7rz1
â€” Rod “4475 SR & Immortal peak” Breslau (@Slasher) June 29, 2020
That’s not all, as Hyper Scape is apparently supposed to go into closed beta next week on PC, with an open beta planned for 12 July 2020, which is when the upcoming Ubisoft Forward live stream will take place. The console launch is set for later in 2020, with cross-play support already planned.
According to Slasher’s Twitter thread, Hyper Scape will also feature a built-in partnership with Twitch, allowing one of the game’s features to be integrated with the Twitch chat and “directly impact the game live with game-changing events”, whatever that means.
There’s even an image of the game itself. In the meantime, stay tuned on Kakuchopurei for when official information on the game eventually drops.


Sin Chronicle Mobile RPG To End Service This May

Turns out the mobile RPG scene isn’t so hot on choose-your-own-adventure style gameplay.
Sega’s supposed hot mobile JRPG Sin Chronicle is ending its service on 31 May at 10:30 GMT+8. The game first came out on 23 March of last year; it ran for 1 year and 2 months. Here’s the schedule regarding the closure:

14 March: New purchases of gems discontinued
17 March: One-year anniversary event distribution
28 March: “Gunter Corps Voice Log” distribution
4 April: Gi-Chronicle collaboration story distribution
10 April: Main story chapter 6 distribution
31 May: Recollection content download and viewing begins
31 May: Service ends
31 May: Refund requests begin

It’s sad news, but that’s the way it is with new gacha games. Sin Chronicle is developed by the same folks behind the mobile hit Chain Chronicle; it’s more or less a follow-up to that title. In fact, Chain Chronicle is still going strong in Japan.


First Razer SEA Games Esports Bootcamp Concludes With Dota 2’s Evil Geniuses

Ahead of the 2019 SEA Games later this year, the first Razer SEA Games Esports Bootcamp has concluded today on 9 September 2019. The bootcamp took place over two days with five participating national teams from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.
They received personal training and tips from none other than renowned Dota 2 pro team Evil Geniuses, who recently grabbed 5th/6th place and winning a total of US$1.2 million at The International 2019 last month in Shanghai, China.
The Bootcamp is part of Razerâ€™s long-term vision to develop esports in Southeast Asia, as the company will also be the official esports partner of the upcoming 2019 SEA Games, which will take place from 5 to 10 December 2019.
The games that will be competed at the 2019 SEA Games include Dota 2 (PC), StarCraft 2 (PC), Hearthstone (PC), Tekken 7 (consoles), Arena Of Valor (Mobile), and Mobile Legends Bang Bang (mobile).
Evil Geniuses coach Sam â€˜BuLbaâ€™ Sosale said:

â€œIt was a pleasure to work with the national teams.
We hope the experience was extremely fruitful for the national teams. Their laser-focus and dedication to their sport is extremely inspiring.
We canâ€™t wait to see them excel and in the upcoming games.â€

It will also be the first international sports event in history to feature esports as a medal sport, with a projected regional audience of over 600 million viewers. In the meantime, check out pictures from the Razer SEA Games Esports Bootcamp below.


Kojima Productions To Make Films In The Future; Also The Sky Is Blue

For a video game auteur who loves making references to classic 80s films, you’d think this revelation would come sooner than later. But what’s said is now said: Hideo Kojima will eventually make films in the future.
According to a BBCÂ  documentary on the making ofÂ  Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima revealed that his studio, Kojima Productions, will make films.

“In the future,Â Kojima Productions will also start making films. If a person can do one thing well, then they should be able to do anything well.
I think within the next three to four years, everything will move to streaming â€” games, movies, and TV shows. Weâ€™re pretty much thereÂ with TV shows and movies.
When that happens, movies, TV shows, and games will be competing in the same space.”

Given the man’s propensity for cutscenes and expositions in his stealth-action games, this is more of an inevitability.
Check out the full ego trip, I mean documentary below. It’s quite a trip.

When I saw the video description callingÂ  Kojima the “Spielberg of gaming”, I nearly fried my desktop computer because of the massive spit take I made. It’s a pretty ludicrous declaration because as far as I remember, Steven Spielberg did not name his characters after erections, rely on scatological humour to drive his whimsical plots forward, and actually hired a good editor to make his vision palatable.
Death Stranding will be out this Friday. If you’re on the fence about it, read our review.


Rainbow Six Siege Attempts To Breach China

Every developer and publisher whose made a game that has been successful in esports wants to get into the Chinese market. Rainbow Six Siege is one of those games but its first attempt generated one hell of a backlash but now Ubisoft is approaching the issue with a new partner.

In an interview with Rainbow Six Siege esports portal The Loadout, Ubisoft’s EMEA esport director Francois-Xavier Deniele revealed that Ubisoft is currently working together with Tencent to publish the game in China. He estimates that the Rainbow Six Siege esports scene will grow tremendously once the game is succesfully released in China.

“We’re working right now with our partner Tencent to publish the game in China. We’re waiting for approval from the government right now and hoping to get that sorted”
– Francois-Xavier Deniele, Ubisoft EMEA esport director.
I call this Ubisoft’s second attempt because about a year ago, some radical changes were made to Rainbow Six Siege so that the game could be approved by the Chinese government for distribution.
Chinese laws dictate that video games can’t portray too much violence and sex to the point that environmental blood spatter and even a neon sign of stripper are deemed “immoral”. A lot of players were very vocal with their disappointment in Ubisoft making these changes so they were rolled back.
Image from Forbes.
Seeing as how Tencent has managed to successfully bring a game like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds to China by refurbishing the game into the more “moral” Game for Peace which plays almost exactly the same but elements like blood and death are gone. When players die, they just kneel to the ground and wave goodbye. I wish I was kidding.
I’m excited to see what hilarious and ridiculous forms of censorship will need to be done to make a game like Rainbow Six Siege “morally positive” enough for the Chinese market. Can you imagine Mira or Tuchanka waving you goodbye with a smile after you kill them? Yeah, let’s wait and see where this goes.


2D Roguelike Platformer Source Of Madness Is Out Now

If you love straightforward 2D action, roguelike elements, and Lovecraftian artwork, you may want to check out this new game.
Source Of Madness is out now for PC (Steam), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. It’s an indie game published by Thunderful and made by Carry Castle; you fight hordes of monsters and creatures as you play a random cult wizard going from point A to B in multiple levels. The landscape and enemies changes, so no two runs are the same.
We played a couple of hours of this roguelike; we dig the creepy artwork and combat, though the game’s art style can get very messy in later levels where things get more detailed, darker, and more chaotic. However, the game costs US$19.99, so you’re getting quite a lot of 2D side-scrolling shooting -you cast tons of ranged spells- and exploration. The controls also work smoothly; you do your aiming with your right analog stick and your trigger buttons to fire your spells and cast your melee attacks.
Check out the launch trailer of Source of Madness below, if you think you need more roguelike action and spellcasting in a Cthulu-inspired world in your life.


ONE Esports Partners With Activision Blizzard & foodpanda Thailand

ONE Esports, a subsidiary of Group ONE Holdings (ONE), has announced new 2021 strategic partnerships. They have entered into partnerships with video game software developer and distributor Activision Blizzard, as well as online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda Thailand.
Carlos Alimurung, CEO of ONE Esports, stated:

â€œI am pleased to announce ONEâ€™s latest strategic partners, leading game developer Activision Blizzard and online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda Thailand.
These industry-leading companies will work with ONE Esports to deliver to fans the most engaging esports experiences in the world.”

Mark Aubrey, Vice President & Head of Asia Pacific at Activision Blizzard, stated:

â€œWe are excited to partner with ONE Esports to deliver engaging Call of Duty experiences for our players and fans.
Together with ONE Esports, we will continue to build and scale the Call of Duty community in Southeast Asia and around the world.â€

ONE Esports and Activision Blizzard hosted the ONE Esports Call of Duty: Warzone Showdown in May. The invitational tournament featured eight celebrity streamers from the Southeast Asia region, all competing to win a share of a US$15,000 prize pool.
Recently, ONE Esports also announced a partnership with Toyota Motor Asia Pacific for the TGR GT Cup Asia 2021.
Hasnain Babrawala, Director APAC Brand Media and Procurement at foodpanda, stated:

â€œWe are delighted to officially announce a partnership between foodpanda Thailand and ONE Esports, which gives us a new opportunity to drive brand awareness and fan engagement in the country.
Working together on the currently running Arena of Valor World Cup 2021, the top mobile video game title in Thailand, has been seamless, and we are excited to continue working with ONE Esports in the new upcoming events, increasing our exposure on a wide spectrum of live, digital, and social channels.
Following our successful partnership in Malaysia and Myanmar, we are thrilled at the possibilities the future holds for both organizations.â€


Indonesia-Made Roguelite Rising Hell Launches This May

Indonesian developer Tahoe Games and publisher Toge Productions have announced that Rising Hell is slated to release for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC sometime in May 2021. The game is currently already in Early Access on Steam for the price of RM23.50, or you can just try out the demo first.
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons. Players can unlock new characters and talents to create chaos in the randomly generated and ever-changing landscape of hell.
It also features:

Vertical Rogue-lite:Â Climb out of the ever-changing procedurally generated hell while the ever-present threat of permadeath fills your veins with adrenaline.
Epic Boss Battles:Â Slay gigantic ancient demons such as Dagon, Beelzebub, and many more.
Multiple Game Modes:Â Choose between campaign and challenge modes complete with its own leaderboards.
Unlockable Characters:Â Play and unlock different characters that will give you a variety of different playstyles and strategies.

Toge Productions is best known for previous games like Coffee Talk and more. You can check out our exclusive video interview with them about the growing games development scene in Indonesia and other related topics by heading over here.
In the meantime, check out the Rising Hell release date trailer below:


E3 2019: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Gets Two New Additions From Square Enix & Rare

The next new wave of playable fighters for Nintendo Switch exclusive Super Smash Bros Ultimate was revealed during Nintendo Direct E3 2019. The Dragon Quest XI: Echoes Of An Elusive Age hero/protagonist and none other than Banjo-Kazooie will be making their debut in the brawler extravaganza sometime this summer and fall, respectively.
Dragon Quest Hero
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It’s a no-brainer why the Dragon Quest hero has been chosen to join the growing roster of Super Smash Bros Ultimate. The popularity of the franchise in Japan rivals that of Final Fantasy, and while it may not be as popular worldwide, the release of last year’s excellent Dragon Quest XI: Echoes Of An Elusive Age is slowly changing that.
As an added value for veteran fans of the franchise, there will be multiple skins of heroes from other Dragon Quest entries to choose from.
Banjo-Kazooie
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Banjo-Kazooie are the stars of Rare’s iconic platformer game franchise. They’re actually two different characters controlled as one; a bear named Banjo and a red bird named Kazooie.
Fans have long been asking for this character to join the Super Smash Bros roster due to the fact that they made their original debut in the very first game on the Nintendo 624 way back in 1998.


Xbox Signs 10-Year Agreement With NVIDIA, Xbox Games Coming To GeForce Now

Microsoft Xbox has announced that they have signed a 10-year agreement with NVIDIA to put all Xbox PC games on the NVIDIA cloud service GeForce Now. This will include Call Of Duty if Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard comes through.
The announcement was made during a press conference in Brussels earlier today, as well as a tweet from Xbox head Phil Spencer:

We have signed a 10 year agreement with NVIDIA that will allow GeForce NOW players to stream Xbox PC games as well as Activision Blizzard PC titles, including COD, following the acquisition. We´re committed to bringing more games to more people – however they choose to play.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) February 21, 2023

This announcement comes on the same day that Xbox just signed a 10-year deal with Nintendo as well, to bring their games to Nintendo platforms like the Nintendo Switch.
With Nintendo and NVIDIA both on board, will Sony follow suit in the near future? Time will tell.


Dragon Quest Goes Mobile In This Next Spin-Off

Want to experience the magic of Dragon Quest but too cheap to pay any amount for Dragon Quest XI, arguably the series’ best (if that even means much, in my opinion)? Then Square Enix has you covered.
The English global version of mobile turn-based RPG Dragon Quest of the Stars is available now for iOS and Android via Google Play. If you’re into nostalgia-inducing turn-based RPG experiences featuring simple Skill Gauge Battle systems and 4-player multiplayer, as well as character customization so your fantasy hero looks like a bastard child of Dr. Slump and slightly taller teen Goku, then go ahead.
In a sea filled with mobile RPGs, you need to stand out among the crowd. And when you’re a game with a legacy brand that capitalizes way too much on nostalgia while coming off as repetitive, trite, and just old-fashioned, you’ll do just fine. Again, my opinion; you do you if you fancy Dragon Quest and its many sequels.
Here’s the trailer.


Sony Interactive Entertainment Buys Firewalk Studios, Joins PlayStation Family To Make Exclusive Multiplayer Game

Sony Interactive Entertainment is adding another family member under its wing.
SIE has acquired Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters according to a recent PlayStation official post. The developer is currently working on their first original triple-A multiplayer game exclusively for PlayStation.
Here’s the official PR speak from PlayStation Studios lead Hermen Hulst.
“I’m excited to announce that we’ve expanded our relationship with Firewalk Studios and are thrilled to welcome them to PlayStation Studios. Firewalk is home to a remarkably talented team of creatives who have launched some of gaming’s most celebrated experiences, and they’re already hard at work on their first original AAA multiplayer game for PlayStation.
Since announcing our publishing partnership with ProbablyMonsters and Firewalk in 2021, we continue to be impressed by the team’s ambitions to build a modern multiplayer game that connects players in new and innovative ways. The studio shares our passion for creating inspiring worlds grounded in exceptional gameplay, and we want to continue to invest in their mission. We’re excited for Firewalk to bring their technical and creative expertise to PlayStation Studios to help grow our live service operations and deliver something truly special for gamers.”
What Games Has Firewalk Studios Made?
Since their inception in 2018, they haven’t made anything of note. However, the company has years of collective expertise and past successes when it comes to multiplayer titles. The company is led by industry veterans Tony Hsu (Destiny during Activision period) and Ryan Ellis (ex-creative director at Bungie).


Michelle Yeoh Is The First Malaysian To Win A Golden Globe Award

Michelle Yeoh has made history by becoming the first Malaysian to win a Golden Globe Award. Earlier today on 10 January 2023 at the 80th Golden Globe Awards, she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical in the movie, Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022). At the time of writing, the Golden Globe awards is still ongoing.
She won in the category against her other fellow nominees, including Lesley Manville in Mrs Harris Goes to Paris (2022), Margot Robbie in Babylon (2022), Anya Taylor-Joy in The Menu (2022), and Emma Thompson in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022).
The Golden Globe Awards are accolades bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which originally started in January 1944 with the aim of recognizing excellence in both American and international film and television. It is now held in January annually.
In her acceptance speech, she said:
“I’m just gonna stand here and take this all in. 40 years. Not letting go of this. It’s been an amazing journey and an incredible fight to be here today. But I think it’s been worth it,” she said in her speech.
This is also for all the shoulders that I stood on, all who came before me who looks like me, and all who are going on this journey with me forward. Thank you for believing in us.”
We’re proud of our Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh. We hope that her achievement will inspire more Malaysians to rise above and beyond in the global stage. Malaysia Boleh!
You can watch her full acceptance speech below:

"I'm just gonna stand here and take this all in. 40 years. Not letting go of this."
Michelle Yeoh accepts her #GoldenGlobe. https://t.co/IpBnF0ZqEp pic.twitter.com/EbQZk624xD
— Variety (@Variety) January 11, 2023


Taika Watiti Will Direct Thor 4, AKIRA Film Put On Pause

If you loved Thor: Ragnarok and wished there was more Taika Watiti flavour in the MCU, then I’ve got good news for you.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taika Watiti has been confirmed to return for the filming of the next Thor movie. Taika has been signed on as a writer and director of the movie, and will probably also be reprising his role as the ever-lovable Korg.
It isn’t all good news, unfortunately. The filming of Thor 4 is expected to begin around the same time as the production of the live-action adaptation of AKIRA. This has led Warner Bros. to put the AKIRA project on hold indefinitely which is really sad seeing as how we just wrote about the possibility of getting more of Katsuhiro Otomo‘s great works in the next few years.
Photo from Geek Outpost.
It shouldn’t be too surprising to see studios prioritise an MCU film, especially if it’s a sequel to Thor: Ragnarok. The movie pretty much breathed new life into one of the MCU’s weaker solo acts and Taika’s style of wit and humour were definitely strong factors in giving the franchise a much-needed rejuvenation.
Chris Hemsworth is expected to return as Thor and well, at this point I don’t think anyone expects him to be played by someone else. Only question that remains is he returning as Thor the Asgardian god of thunder or Thor the chubby drunkard?


One Punch Man Is Getting A Hollywood Adaptation

The popular One Punch Man manga is apparently getting a live-action Hollywood adaptation.
VarietyÂ reports that the movie will be written by Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner. According to their respective IMDb profiles, the two of them did the writing for Jumanji: The Next Level and the screenplay for Venom, while Pinkner also did the screenplay for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. They’re also involved in the Cowboy Bebop Netflix series as executive producers.
Arad Productions’ Avi Arad and Ari Arad are producing, but the director and cast haven’t been named. The movie is being made for Sony Pictures.

One Punch Man started as a web comic by One in 2009, before getting a manga adaptation in 2012. An anime adaptation produced by Madhouse arrived in 2015, while a less-impressive second season produced by J.C. Staff premiered in 2019.
The story follows a superhero called Saitama, who became so absurdly powerful that he defeats most foes with a single punch. As a result, he becomes bored and hopes to fight a powerful foe one day. Throughout the series, he meets various superheroes, including a cyborg called Genos who becomes his apprentice, and encounters numerous threats to the world.
According to Variety, “insiders say Sony is very high on the property given its popularity and the possibility of adding another franchise to the pipeline”. That makes sense, but I don’t have high hopes that the product we will be getting out of Sony’s “high” will be a good one (I’m admittedly unfamiliar with the writers and producers involved though, so maybe they could come up with something good).
Still, fingers crossed that the quality of this live-action, Hollywood One Punch Man will at least be closer to that of Alita: Battle Angel Â – which wasn’t bad, but wasn’t really great either – than Dragonball Evolution.
In the meantime, check out our review of One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows.
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Anime Puzzle RPG Murasaki7 Is Now On Android & iOS

Developer Chamoji has announced that their new anime-styled puzzle RPG mobile game, Murasaki7, is now available worldwide for Android and iOS on the â€‹Google Play Storeâ€‹ and Apple App Store since 19 March 2020.
New players will receive the Welcome to Gaia Gift Pack, which contains US$200 worth of in-game items including 8,000 Gems, 100,000 Gaianite, 20 Recruit Tickets, a 3-Day Player EXP Booster and a 3-Day Gaianite Booster.
They will also obtain a free 5-star character and a Legendary Weapon upon completion of the seven-day Login Rewards event.

Murasaki7 is a new, exciting spin on the puzzle RPG mobile game genre by featuring a unique story with over 200 levels and several other game modes to enjoy. Best of all, the game offers adorable and kawaii anime girls galore.
Players are in for a treat as Murasaki7 will feature 200-plus pages worth of original manga available when they play the Story mode. As players progress and reach higher levels and chapters, they can unlock manga pages, immerse in its rich storyline, and be able to uncover the truth about Gaia XV with the strength and power of the Angels.
The development team said:

â€œWe were able to gather important feedback from the early stages of Murasaki7 allowing us to make changes to the game.
To improve the game, our team had to make a more dynamic puzzle and make it more rewarding for players for a pleasant gaming experience.
Now weâ€™re ready to go!â€

There are several game modes in Murasaki7:

Adventure â€“ Follow the story of Murasaki7 (Murasaki Seven) and help the Angels liberate Gaia XV by defeating the enemies.
Blitz Raid â€“ Earn points by dealing damage to enemy boss within the limited time and receive daily and monthly rewards for being part of the leaderboards.
Daily Missions â€‹- Play daily missions to earn hero materials and Gaianite!
Friendship Quest â€“ Complete puzzle quests with your friends and receive rewardsÂ depending on the difficulty of the task.
PvP â€“ Open for all players who have reached level 5. Players can enter the Arena, compete with players of the same matchmaking rating, and climb the rankings to become Champions.

Here are the minimum specs for your mobile device:

Android OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Memory: 3GB

Here are the recommended specs for your mobile device:

Android OS: Android 9.0 Pie
Memory: 4GB
iOS: iPhone 6s+ and later versions

In the meantime, check out the trailer below.
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Peaky Blinders Creator Steven Knight Is Writing A New Star Wars Movie

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight will write the screenplay for the new untitled “Star Wars” movie that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is set to direct following the departure of original screenwriters Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson (via Variety).
Besides Peaky Blinders, Knight has also worked on crime dramas like 2002’s Dirty Pretty Things and 2007’s Eastern Promises, as well as dramas like 2014’s The Hundred-Foot Journey, war thrillers like 2016’s Allied”, and biopics like 2021’s Spencer.
The movie is widely expected to be one of Lucasfilm’s first Star Wars films since 2019’s Star Wars Episode IX The Rise Of Skywalker. More details and information about the movie are expected to be announced at the Star Wars Celebration in London in April (more on that here).
Stay tuned to Kakuchopurei for more Star Wars news in the future!


Trigun Stampede Episode 2 Continues To Impress

Trigun Stampede episode 2 continues to impress from its first episode with its action-packed and thrilling storyline. The episode picks up where the first one left off, with Vash on the run from Rosa and her men, as well as Father Nebraska and his son, who are also chasing the bounty on Vash’s head.
The episode is filled with intense chases, shootouts, and hand-to-hand combat, all of which are animated with high-quality animation. Additionally, the episode also explores the motivations and backstories of the characters, adding depth to the story. The episode also has a great balance of action, comedy, and drama and leaves the audience wanting more.

Backstory

Vash recounts his past to Roberto and Meryl, revealing that his twin brother, Knives Millions, is the true culprit behind the PLANT attacks and not himself. Meryl expresses doubt, questioning the lack of evidence, while Roberto outright disbelieves Vash’s claim and mockingly suggests it’s a convenient excuse. The audience is already aware, from previous episodes, that Knives had always been evil, even as a child, and was responsible for the destruction of the spaceship which resulted in the deaths of their caretaker, Rem, and the rest of the crew, leading to Vash and Knives being stranded alone.
Betrayal

Rosa’s inn appears peaceful, but suddenly Rosa and a group of men brandish their weapons at Vash, Roberto, and Meryl. Vash is forced to flee from the gunshots, aided by Roberto and Meryl, but his situation is made more difficult by the abundance of WANTED posters featuring his image, making it harder for him to evade capture.
After being captured by Rosa, it becomes clear that her betrayal of Vash was motivated by a proposal made by a police officer in the previous episode. The bounty on Vash’s head would provide enough money for Rosa to purchase a new PLANT, as her own is deteriorating. Rosa rationalizes her actions by claiming that it was necessary for the health of the children and blames Vash’s “bad luck” for her decision, despite the fact that he had previously saved her town twice.
Father Nebraska

As Rosa speaks about the well-being of the town’s children, Vash saves a child from being hit by a truck driven by Father Nebraska, who is also in pursuit of the bounty on Vash’s head. Vash manages to evade him but discovers that Nebraska also desperately needs the money or he will return to prison. Nebraska then goes to the town and causes destruction and chaos, in search of the PLANT. Upon hearing the news, Vash immediately returns to the town to defend it and the PLANT, saving Rosa in the process.
A Hero

Despite being betrayed by Rosa, Vash’s main goal is still to protect the town that had always been kind to him. Even though Father Nebraska is his enemy, Vash wants to help him as well, saving him and his son from death during their fight. After resolving the conflicts with Rosa and Father Nebraska, Vash, Roberto, Meryl, Father Nebraska and Gofsef and the rest of the town gather at Rosa’s inn, where they drink wine and act as if nothing had happened. As Vash leaves the inn, Roberto is outside smoking and asks him who he is running from, even though he already knows the answer: Knives Millions.
Overall, Episode 2 continues to impress and maintain the high standards set by the first episode, and I think it’s a little too early to tell whether or not the overarching verdict of the series meets the standards set by the original anime.


We Are Getting Wolfenstein, Prey, And Dishonored Collections For Xbox Series X & S

Did you ever miss out on Bethesda’s, no excuse us, Microsoft’s Wolfenstein remakes, Prey titles, and the two Dishonored games and their expansions? Well, if you plan on getting an Xbox Series X or S later this year, you can get collections of these games soon enough.
According to an ESRB listing & ratings (via IGN), Bethesda will be releasing the Wolfenstein Alt History Collection and the Dishonored & Prey The Arkane Collection for the Xbox Series X and S. Each of them feature four “M-rated” games; the Wolfenstein collection will most likely contain Wolfenstein: The New Order, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Wolfenstein: The Old Order, and Wolfenstein: Youngblood. The Arkane Collection may contain Dishonored, Dishonored 2, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, and Prey.
There’s no news or leaks whether these collections will be available for PS5 or other platforms, but I guess that’s the benefit of paying US$7.5 billion for a giant-as-heck game publishing house: exclusives are usually part of the deal.


Three Star Wars Movies Are In The Works With Rey Returning In One of Them

During Star Wars Celebration 2023 in London, Lucasfilm announced that three new Star Wars movies are in development.
James Mangold Star Wars Movie
First up is a Star Wars movie by director James Mangold (best known for directing Logan and the upcoming Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny). This will focus on the origins of the Jedi and the dawning of the Force set before the Old Republic. He describes it as a “Biblical epic.”
Dave Filoni Star Wars Movie
Secondly, the movie will be directed by Dave Filoni (the creator of Star Wars The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian, and a Star Wars master in general). The movie is set in between Star Wars Episode VI Return Of The Jedi and Episode VII The Force Awakens which will be a culminating event for the plot threads in The Mandalorian and other shows. The movie will draw upon Legends / Expanded Universe and tell the story of an “epic battle”.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Star Wars Movie
Last but not least, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (who directed Ms. Marvel) will direct a new movie about the rise of a Jedi Order set after Star Wars Episode IX The Rise Of Skywalker. Daisy Ridley is confirmed to return as Rey Skywalker.

Daisy Ridley is back!!!
Rey will be the Jedi Master leading a new Jedi Order in an upcoming Star Wars film set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker #StarWars #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/7b8VcJ1o2S
— Star Wars Holocron @ SWCE (@sw_holocron) April 7, 2023

Helming the movies are James Mangold (Logan, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Dave Filoni (The Mandalorian, Ahsoka), and Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Ms. Marvel, Saving Face).
James Mangold’s movie will go back to the dawn of the Jedi, while Dave Filoni’s will focus on the New Republic, and close out the interconnected stories told in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and other Disney+ series. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s film will be set after the events of Rise of Skywalker, and feature Daisy Ridley back as Rey as she builds a new Jedi Order.
However, there are currently no release dates for any of these movies as of yet. Stay tuned on Kakuchopurei!