Secret Invasion Episode 1 Breakdown & Easter Eggs

The first episode of Secret Invasion is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia. I’ll be discussing heavy spoilers so if you haven’t seen it or want to avoid spoilers, now’s your chance to stop reading.
Check out my spoiler-free review of Secret Invasion here. The first season will consist of six episodes.
The synopsis reads:
“In Marvel Studios’ new series ‘Secret Invasion,’ set in the present day MCU, Nick Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies, including Everett Ross, Maria Hill and the Skrull Talos, who has made a life for himself on Earth. Together they race against time to thwart an imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity.”
Check out my breakdown of She-Hulk Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8 here, and Episode 9 here.
Check out my breakdown of Ms. Marvel Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5 and Episode 6 here.
Also, check out my breakdowns of Moon Knight Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5 and Episode 6 here.
You can check out my previous breakdowns of Hawkeye Episodes 1 and 2 here, Episode 3 here, Episode 4 here and Episode 5. and Episode 6 here.
In addition, you can check out my previous breakdowns of Marvel’s What If? Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8 and Episode 9 here.
If you haven’t, you can check out my previous breakdowns and easter egg articles for WandaVision Episode 1 and 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8 and Episode 9.
For The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, you can check out my previous breakdowns for Episode 1, Episode 2 and Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5 and Episode 6.
For previous breakdowns of Loki episodes, check out Episode 1 here, Episode 2 here, Episode 3 here, Episode 4 here, Episode 5 here and Episode 6 here.

Prescod Warns Everett Ross Of A Skrull Conspiracy, Who Later Turns Out To Be A Rogue Skrull

Prescod (Richard Dormer) warns Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) of a Skrull conspiracy trying to take over the Earth. However, when Everett says that he’ll bring the plans “that will set the world on fire” to Nick Fury (who is still on the S.A.B.E.R. space station), Prescod suddenly attacks Everett before being shot dead in self-defence.
Later, when Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders) and Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) chase down Everett, Everett falls from the top of a building before dying, revealing that this Everett Ross is actually a Skrull imposter who is part of the rogue Skrulls.
However, it’s unknown how long that Everett Ross has been a Skrull imposter.
The Real Nick Fury Returns To Earth For The First Time Since Avengers Endgame

The last time we truly saw the real human Nick Fury was actually in the post-credits of 2018’s Avengers Infinity War calling Captain Marvel to Earth before disappearing in the Blip. He later also appeared in a voiceless cameo in 2019’s Avengers Endgame.
This is because the Nick Fury on Earth in 2019’s Spider-Man Far From Home was actually Talos in disguise. The real Nick Fury was already on the S.A.B.E.R. space station. That means the last time he was on Earth was back in Avengers Endgame when he returned from the Blip.
Soren Has Passed Away

Soren is the wife of Talos, and we last saw her impersonating Maria Hill in 2019’s Spider-Man Far From Home. In Secret Invasion, Talos reveals to Nick Fury that Soren has passed away.
Nick Fury And Captain Marvel Abandoned The Skrulls After The Blip, A Skrull Named Gravik Is Now Part Of The Skrull Council And Has Gone Rogue

There’s a lot of quick exposition here but according to Talos, Nick Fury and Carol Danvers AKA Captain Marvel abandoned the Skrull Council, whom they previously promised to help after the events of 2019’s Captain Marvel (which was set in the 90s). Now, a rogue Skrull named Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir), who is part of the Skrull Council, wants revenge and he is also recruiting Skrulls to his cause, which seems to be taking over the Earth.
Gravik’s plan is apparently to use a bomb to spark a war between the USA and Russia, which will wipe out humanity. Skrulls are immune to radioactivity so they can survive in a nuclear wasteland.
Nick Fury And Maria Hill Are Considered AWOL, The President Wants Rhodey To Track Them Down

The President considers Nick Fury and Maria Hill AWOL (absent without official leave but without intent to desert), and tasks James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes (Don Cheadle) to track them down.
Nick Fury Gets Kidnapped By Sonya

Nick Fury finds himself kidnapped by Agent Sonya Falsworth (Olivia Colman), who is an MI6 agent and a friend of Nick Fury. She wants to assess Nick Fury’s current condition because she’s not convinced that this older and more broken Nick Fury is capable of defeating the Skrull threat.
There’s A Place Called New Skrullos, Where G’iah Is

We meet G’iah (Emilia Clarke), the daughter of Talos and Soren, for the first time as she welcomes a new Skrull to a place called New Skrullos. Skrullos was the name of the home planet of the Skrulls. New Skrullos seems to be a refuge for Skrulls on Earth, located near an abandoned power plant in Russia.
It’s also the home of the rogue Skrull rebellion led by Gravik, and it looks like G’iah is one of them. G’iah mentions that there are 500 Skrulls at New Skrullos but not all of them are warriors.
The Rogue Skrulls Are Stealing People’s Faces And Their Goal Is To Establish A “Home In Our Own Skin”

The rogue Skrulls are kidnapping people and impersonating them, stealing their faces. They also keep repeating “Home In Our Own Skin”, which means they probably want to take over the world so that they can once again live as Skrulls without having to disguise their true selves or skins.
Nick Fury Describes His Absence From Earth Since Avengers Endgame As A “Crisis Of Faith”

When asked by Maria Hill about why he abandoned Earth, Nick Fury said that it was because of a “crisis of faith”. After this scene, Nick Fury is reminded of when he turned to dust due to the Blip. Perhaps it’s true what both Maria and Sonya said, that he’s changed after the Blip, and that he’s pretty much broken after the traumatic events of the Blip.
Talos Reveals That Gravik Killed Soren

Gravik was somehow caused the death of Soren, either directly or indirectly.
Maria Hill Dies, Shot By Gravik Impersonating Nick Fury

In a shocking turn of events, Gravik activates the three bombs and kills Maria Hill by shooting her while impersonating Nick Fury.
No other Marvel Cinematic Universe series on Disney+ has killed off a major (somewhat major) character before in its very first episode. This will probably be viral soon. RIP Maria Hill.
Until the next episode, excelsior!


Gentlebros. Desmond Wong’s Favourite Gaming Things Of 2018

I’m Desmond, one of the co-founders of The Gentlebros. We’re probably best known for Cat Quest, but we were all from Koei Tecmo too (where we worked on Fatal Frame, Dynasty Warriors and so on!).
I’ve been a gamer almost my whole life and don’t see myself stopping any time soon, so here are my top gaming things of 2018!
God of War

Being a fan of the original trilogy, this was such a departure and breath of fresh air, that I couldn’t help falling in love with it again. The story, attention to detail and gameplay were just exceptional, and it’s an adventure I wouldn’t soon forget!
Nintendo Switch

I know it technically didn’t come out in 2018, but the Switch has just been such a constant force in my life. It came at the perfect time where life just got too busy, and gaming infront of a TV got harder and harder. It helps that there were plenty of games to play on the Switch this year, and I’m super grateful for it!
Marvel’s Spiderman

What a wonderful game! Echoing the hundreds of reviews for this game, this game REALLY makes you feel like Spiderman! Even more so, it made me feel like a kid again, playing Spiderman 2 in the living room in my parent’s house. Those were great times…
Nier Automata

Again, I know it’s a 2017 game, but I only played it in 2018, so fight me! I had to put it in this list because I loved it so much. Everything from the game, to the story…to that genius ending. This game is truly a masterpiece that should be talked about for years to come. It also helps that Automata has the best soundtrack I’ve heard in my life.
Introducing Gaming To My Niece
Not so much a gaming news, but this really is one of the more memorable things from this year. My niece is still really young, but she’s just big enough to hold a controller, so I put one in her hands and introduced her to Mario and Donkey Kong.
She really liked it, and I play those games with her every time I see her now. It reminded me of how my brother introduced me to gaming, and to see that cycle continue really makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Check out Gentlebros.’ Cat Quest on Steam and on mobile phones. Its sequel, featuring dogs because why not, is slated for 2019.Â


Kakuchopurei’s Best Of 2019: Kingdom Hearts 3

Kingdom Hearts 3 is one of the most highly-anticipated games in this generation, or in the history of gaming. Frankly, it was never going to live up to the hype that has been gradually building up since 2005’s Kingdom Hearts 2. Nevertheless, I believe that Square Enix and Tetsuya Nomura have delivered a decent game, that still shines despite its flaws.
While the game does little to help clear up the massively-convoluted story of the Kingdom Hearts franchise after a total of nine games across different generations, Kingdom Hearts 3 does actually provide closure for many of the franchise’s open plot threads. Yes, this is despite yet again ending with another cliffhanger for protagonist Sora.

The gameplay is arguably the best it’s ever been in Kingdom Hearts 3, as te fast-paced combat of its predecessors has been polished to near-perfection. However, qualms like the difficulty being laughably easy and the fact that Sora is now more OP than ever doesn’t bring the game down, as it is still fun as heck (I do still hate the new Disney Attractions mechanic).

The graphics are incredible, with near-seamless recreations of animated worlds like Frozen, Tangled, and more.
It’s true, the developer could have done more with the material that they were given, but that doesn’t diminish the magic of playing inside literal Disney worlds.

Say what you will about Kingdom Hearts 3, but that ending brought me to tears, and I am grateful for the sense of closure it brings me. I’m ready for the future of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, whatever it may be, although I sincerely hope that we won’t have wait decades this time for the next instalment.


[Report] Sony Is Shutting Down PS3, PS Vita & PSP Stores

Update: It’s confirmed.
It looks like PS3, PS Vita and PSP players will have to start making preparations for the future. According to sources from The Gamer, the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable (PSP) stores will be closed down on 2 July 2021, while the PlayStation Vita store will remain open only until 27 August 2021.
After those aforementioned dates, players will no longer be able to purchase digital copies of games or DLC on the PS3, PSP, and PS Vita. The PSP launched in 2005 with 81 million units sold to date, while the PS3 launched in 2006 with 87 million units sold to date. On the other hand, the PS Vita released in 2011 with only 10 to 15 million lifetime units sold.
If this happens, it’s unclear if players will still be able to download and play their existing digital games. However, one thing will surely happen; the price of physical PS3, PSP and PS Vita games will increase ten-fold, especially if they become the only way for gamers to play games on these consoles.
The death of these digital stores will definitely increase the fear for those already afraid of adopting and relying on digital storefronts for games. The digital-only titles that were previously exclusive to those consoles might soon be gone forever, with the only options being going physical or emulation.
For now, Sony has yet to officially announce or confirm this report, so take all of this with a grain of salt for now. It’s unlikely that Sony will do so anytime soon, considering that even the PlayStation 5 is currently so hard to get these days.


DOOM Eternal Update 6.66 Adds New Horde Mode

Update 6.66Â arrives today forÂ DOOM Eternal, delivering a Blood Punch-sized package of free content for all players. Update 6.66 ushers in the new arcade-style Horde Mode, a refined BATTLEMODE 2.0 experience, two new Master Levels, and more!
Horde Mode
Prove your mettle and compete against other players to climb seasonal leaderboards in a new arcade-style Horde Mode.

Start off with all perks, runes, and upgrades and arm yourself with only a mastered Combat Shotgun.
Defeat waves of demons to unlock additional guns and fight through three challenge-packed levels.
Complete all encounters and puzzles to unlock more than 7 new skins, including the DOOM II Slayer and the Biker Slayer.
Compete against yourself and rival Slayers for the high score in seasonal leaderboards by playing at higher difficulty levels, completing bonus rounds, killing bounty demons, avoiding power weapons, and more.

BATTLEMODE 2.0
Experience a refined BATTLEMODE, the 2v1 competitive multiplayer mode that pits two player-controlled demons against one fully-kitted DOOM Slayer. Featuring all-new streak-based Ranking System with rewards and matchmaking, leaderboards, a new Arena: Stronghold, and the new Dread Knight playable demon.
Two New Master Levels
In the Mars Core and *The World Spear Master Levels, take on remixed demon encounters that introduces a new combat experience. Show the world youâ€™ve mastered these challenges worthy of only the greatest Slayers.
Update 6.66 is available today for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.


Yaga Is A Rogue-Like Slavic Delight That Occasionally Feels Like A Slog

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Genre: Rogue-Like Action RPG Hack And Slash
The most common and well-known fairy tales come from Western Europe while those from Eastern Europe tend to be overlooked especially in pop culture. However, recent games and other media have started becoming more inspired by Eastern European culture and myths, including CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher franchise and comics like Mike Mignola’s Hellboy.
Eastern European culture covers everything from Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and more. One of the most enduring mythical beings from these parts of the world is the Baba Yaga, who’s basically the Slavic equivalent of a witch. Oh, and no, I’m most definitely not referring to Keanu Reeves’ gun-toting assassin John Wick in any way.
Bad Luck Ivan

Last year, rogue-like action RPGs got into the spotlight thanks to Supergiant Games’ award-winning Hades. Breadcrumbs Interactive’s Yaga belongs to pretty much the same genre. While it won’t impress as much as Hades did, Yaga still stands out due to its charming story, characters and visuals, which benefits from the rich and exotic Slavic culture it’s it’s deriving from.
In that way, it is extremely refreshing. I’m frankly getting fatigued from seeing the same cultures being made into games. There’s only so much you can squeeze out of Greek and Norse mythologies before they get stale and done to death. Yaga starts with a protagonist named Ivan, who loses his hand after getting cursed with bad luck by a witch named Likho. At the same time, the ruler, a Tzar, also gets cursed but by the Baba Yaga.
Ivan’s bad luck attracts the attention of the Tzar and to avoid getting banished, Ivar must accomplish several impossible quests to retrieve fabled items for the tyrannical ruler. To obtain the items necessary to complete these quests, Ivan will have to seek the help of the Baba Yaga, and in true video game format, Ivar will have to do a lot of stuff to get everything he needs.

In Yaga, this translates to players (as Ivan) having to go from NPC to NPC and complete quests for them to obtain specific items requested by the Baba Yaga and Tzar. For each quest, players will have to complete a procedurally-generated level, which is where the rogue-like elements come in. There’ll be a bunch of smaller side quests for each bigger quest as well, and they’re usually fun little stories that add to the overall charm of the game.
Before I get into the combat and meat of the game, remember that bad luck afflicting Ivan at the beginning of the game? Yeah, that bad luck isn’t just for narrative purposes. Unfortunately, it’s also a mechanic in the game. You see, when dealing with NPCs, players can choose the dialogues and actions of Ivan, which will result in different outcomes or personality traits. For example, choosing to do a side quest for an NPC without asking for a reward will add one point to Ivan’s Righteous trait.
Being inconsistent with your dialogues and actions will cause the Bad Luck meter to progress faster. Using items in levels will also cause the Bad Luck meter to advance further. When the Bad Luck meter is filled, the witch Likho will return and assault the player, destroying their items and weapons. It’s easy to actually empty the Bad Luck meter, as spending money at one of the game’s merchants will do the trick. After playing for several hours, this Bad Luck mechanic didn’t really do much to hinder my progress, but the threat of Likho waiting as my meter fills just adds unnecessary frustration to the game.
One Arm Is Better Than None

As for the combat, Ivan only has access to his hammer on one hand, and special equipment on the other that you’ll obtain throughout the game, such as a grappling hook pitchfork that can extend forward, a shield, a bear claw, and more. Ivan is a blacksmith, so one of the core mechanics of the game is that you can craft weapons at actual anvils in the game. At first, the weapons that you craft will eventually break and at an annoyingly-fast rate at that, which makes crafting something that doesn’t feel like it’s worth doing. As you upgrade your anvil and obtain better resources, these upgraded weapons can make a huge difference.
Unfortunately, different crafted weapons don’t feature different combos or techniques either. From the beginning to the end of the game, players only have access to the same one-button three-hit combo with their hammer, another button that unleashes a boomerang-like toss that hits enemies and returns to their hand (similar to Thor’s Mjolnir or Kratos’ Leviathan axe toss), and the special ability of whatever special equipment they currently have equipped on the other hand. No matter what weapon you craft, it will handle and feel the same, albeit with powerful passive buffs and the like (like summoning lightning with every strike).

The combat can get repetitive and dull fast, especially you’re forced to fight multiple enemies at the same time. Just don’t expect the same level of depth or intensity from something like Hades, and the gameplay in Yaga is pretty decent. There’s nothing particularly wrong about the combat in Yaga, but it’s just okay. It’s not addicting or exhilarating enough to make me want to play more.
It’s satisfying enough and your hits feel punchy with some weight attached to them, but they don’t feel as precise as they should. Several actions will deplete Stamina, such as dodging and using your special equipment arm, both of which are essential in combat. How well you do in combat is basically how well you can juggle the same combo, spam throwing the hammer, and occasionally use the special equipment arm. There’s not much depth, besides the variety of enemies.
Fans of Slavic culture will love the sheer amount of creatures from Slavic folklore and myth crammed into Yaga. I’m not so well-versed in Slavic culture, but I still managed to recognise some of the creatures from my time playing The Witcher franchise and reading Hellboy. It’s refreshing to see unique designs and elements from another culture in a game. Do you know what a Poludnica or Poleviks are? Neither did I before I played Yaga.
You’ll Want The Amazing Soundtrack

One of the main highlights of Yaga is its music, which is another thing it has in common with Hades. Both Hades and Yaga have brilliant original music soundtracks. The one in Yaga is composed by Romanian hip-hop band SubcarpaÈ›i, which is why the music in this game just feels so unique and remarkable. It makes the game even more energetic and lively, which more than makes up for its mediocre combat.
The developer and publisher know this, as Yaga‘s soundtrack is available as a separate purchase on Steam, and it’s one that I’m seriously considering getting just to listen to even when I’m not playing the game. What is it with indie RPGs and great music recently? It’s definitely a welcome trend, and in the past year alone, I’ve seen this in Hades, Ikenfell (another awesome indie RPG), and now, Yaga. Trust me, the songs in Yaga are on fire.
A Slavic Celebration

If you’re looking for a rogue-like action RPG with a refreshing flavour, then Yaga is the game for you. The actual combat and gameplay aren’t much to shout about, but the unique Slavic culture in the writing, characters and music more than make up for the game’s shortcomings. I almost didn’t play Hades because I was tired of Greek mythologies in games. I eventually tried it and fell in love with the gameplay.
With Yaga, you’ll stick around for the great writing and Slavic elements. It took me around 5 to 6 hours to finish one playthrough of Yaga, but with multiple endings and the ability to make different choices with different outcomes, there’s definitely some replayability value right there.
Pros

Unique Eastern European and Slavic culture lends flavour.
Great and unique music by Romanian band SubcarpaÈ›i.
Eye-catching visuals and art style.
Different choices and endings add replay value.

Cons

Unimpressive combat, which can get repetitive and dull.
Not enough gameplay depth and customization options.

Final Score: 60/100
Yaga was reviewed on Steam (PC) via a review code from the publisher.
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Realme GT Neo 2 5G Is A Solid Pick For Budget-Conscious Mobile Gamers

There was a time when a gaming phone would cost someone at least half a month’s salary. But of course, right? Gaming phones are supposed to offer their users top-of-the tier performance, zero compromises and most of all, an edge when fragging strangers online. These devices are equivalent to supercars in their pockets. And just like the best supercars out there, gaming phones should excel at what they are good at while being also user-friendly, ticking all the necessary boxes with relative ease.
All that convenience and performance came at a cost. But that’s now in the past thanks to Realme’s latest: the GT Neo 2 5G.
Starting from RM2,099 (with a launch promotion slashing that price tag to RM1,999) while delivering all the traits of devices costing at least 50% more, performance and reliability no longer cost you a kidney. A solid offering overall, the GT Neo 2 5G carries all the necessary bells and whistles expected of a mid-tier phone in late 2021/ early 2022. Sure the Snapdragon 870 is nowhere near its costlier competitors running on the 888 but the point is to eke as much power and performance from a relatively underpowered package. It’s akin to having made in Japan tuner cars go up against more powerful European and American makes and still being able to hold their ground.
And in my books, the GT Neo 2 is like those plucky Civics and Lancers.
Long-Lasting & Grandstanding

To go along with the Snapdragon 870 processor are up to 12GB worth of RAM and 256GB storage space making the Neo 2 a respectable proposition for any sensible buyer considering their next smartphone purchase. Powering all this are two 2500mAh batteries which total up to 5000mAh. To juice these batteries up, Realme boasts their super-fast 65W charge which claims a 100% charge in under 36 minutes. A charging brick to support that claim comes standard in the box, and based on our casual phone charging tests, stays true to print. Needless to say, this phone will easily last you throughout the day.
While some may treat the Neo 2 as a primary device, due to its affordability we also foresee many who would make it as their backup when travelling, for example. We are happy to report that on standby, this phone holds battery charges like no one’s business.
Its wide 6.62 inches wide, 1080 x 2400 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate screen has HDR10+ support is adequate for all your gaming and media needs, and we have no issues with what’s on offer. It isn’t the greatest in the market but for what you are paying for, it’s actually quite good for its price point. It’s bright and responsive for your run-of-the-mill mobile gaming and media consumption sessions such as CoD Mobile, PUBG, Mario Kart Tour, Netflix and Disney+ sessions.
The screen also doubles up as a fingerprint scanner to unlock the phone and does its job with efficiency levels rivalling phones costing easily a few thousand Ringgits more.
Camera-wise, it has got three cameras at the back; the primary 64MP, a 119-degrees wide-angle camera and the third which comes with a macro lens. A 16MP camera serves as a front-facing selfie camera and does its job as advertised. Overall, the shots were adequate and unlike say, Samsung images which tend to lean towards the more overexposed look, the photos coming out of the GT Neo 2 5G appears to be truer to colour. Then again, these are just observations from a casual smartphone camera user – so are 99% of smartphone camera users in the market.
While it may not excite the tech enthusiasts crowd out there, the GT Neo 2 5G is a great pick for those who just want a mid-tier 2021/22 Android phone that just works. Thinking of upgrading your parents’ phones, or in search of a starter phone for your teenager without having to break the bank? Then look no further.

Off-Colour Statement
We are, however, not a huge fan of the garish green rear plastic cover with the catchphrase “Dare to leap” pasted all over our review unit. Subtlety isn’t Realme’s strongest suit we guess but hey – if you prefer strangers immediately being able to call out what phone model you are rocking, the GT Neo 2 has it all in spades. The fact that the phone isn’t fully flat on its back is a minor gripe as well.
If you are the sort who prefers rocking your device sans protective case, the *cough* rocking from the raised camera bump will cause some serious scratches onto the camera lenses. You have been warned.
Despite its mediocre specifications, we cannot help but recommend the GT Neo 2 5G simply due to the fact that you end up with devices worth more than you are paying for. Yes, we are here to review tech (once in a while) and tell you how they perform on a day to day basis. But in the grander scheme of things, their performance while taking into consideration the cost makes this device a very interesting proposition.
Final Score: 70/100

Vital Statistics
Platform: Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Body:Â Â Dimensions 162.9 x 75.8 x 9 mm ; 199.8 g; SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU: Adreno 650
Display: AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak); Size 6.62 inches, 105.8 cm2 (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio + Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Memory: Internal 128GB 8GB RAM/ 256GB 8GB RAM/ 256GB 12GB RAM UFS 3.1
Camera: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) 1/1.73″, 0.8Âµm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.3, 16mm, 119Ëš (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12Âµm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
+ Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Sound: Stereo speakers. No jacks given
Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Charging Fast charging 65W, 100% in 36 min (advertised)


Ben Affleck Is Returning As The Dark Knight In The Flash Movie

In 2019, Ben Affleck confirmed that he won’t be reprising his role of Batman from 2016’s Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice and 2017’s Justice League. Last year, he revealed the reason why he ultimately left the role, citing the troubling production on Joss Whedon’s Justice League.
Now, sources via Vanity Fair have revealed that Ben Affleck will be returning as Batman in the upcoming The Flash movie directed by Andy Muschietti and starring Ezra Miller as the Scarlet Speedster.
The Flash movie, which is slated for release sometime in summer 2022, will reportedly feature the Flashpoint storyline and introduce the concept of the DC Multiverse, where multiple versions of the same hero will be able to appear in one movie.
In an interview, The Flash director Andy Muschietti said (on Ben Affleck’s Batman):
â€œHis Batman has a dichotomy that is very strong, which is his masculinityâ€”because of the way he looks, and the imposing figure that he has, and his jawline â€”but heâ€™s also very vulnerable. He knows how to deliver from the inside out, that vulnerability. He just needs a story that allows him to bring that contrast, that balance.â€
According to the sources, Affleck just received the script at the end of last week and only agreed this week to join the project.
Muschietti added:
â€œHeâ€™s a very substantial part of the emotional impact of the movie. The interaction and relationship between Barry and Affleckâ€™s Wayne will bring an emotional level that we havenâ€™t seen before. Itâ€™s Barryâ€™s movie, itâ€™s Barryâ€™s story, but their characters are more related than we think. They both lost their mothers to murder, and thatâ€™s one of the emotional vessels of the movie. Thatâ€™s where the Affleck Batman kicks in. Iâ€™m glad to be collaborating with someone who has been on both sides of the camera, too. He understands.â€
Affleck wonâ€™t be the only Batman making a comeback in The Flash, as Michael Keatonâ€™s Batman from the 1989 Tim Burton movie is also set to appear in what Muschietti described as a â€œsubstantialâ€ part.
Muschietti continued:
â€œThis movie is a bit of a hinge in the sense that it presents a story that implies a unified universe where all the cinematic iterations that weâ€™ve seen before are valid. Itâ€™s inclusive in the sense that it is saying all that youâ€™ve seen exists, and everything that you will see exists, in the same unified multiverse.â€
Perhaps more will be revealed during the DC FanDome event and panels this weekend. You can check out the full schedule for DC FanDome here (according to Malaysian time).


[Report] Sony To Buy Out Take-Two Interactive (Update)

Update (15 March): Sony confirmed to Bloomberg reporter Yuji Nakamura that there is no truth to reports that it will acquire Take-Two Interactive. So much for that.Â
Original story: In a piece of possible news that may upend gaming history to its core, Sony Corp. may own one of the biggest game publishers on the planet.
No, we’re not talking about Activision or Ubisoft. We’re referring to Take-Two Interactive. According to Wedbush Securities head of technology and media trading Joel Kulina (via Market Watch), the company’s stock climbed up 4.7% due to a rumour that Sony Corp. “is in advanced board level discussions to acquire Take-Two Interactive in a mostly cash deal”. There’s no confirmed year when this will happen though, assuming it’s even concrete in the first place.
What does this mean if this grain-of-salt news happens? Well, we may be seeing Rockstar Games and major Take-Two games being sole exclusives for PlayStation. We don’t see any other avenue around this; exclusive games sell consoles. Buying out a major publisher that has a ton of game developers under its wing means more exclusives.
Time will tell if this will bear fruit, but things may look up for the House of the Triangle-Square-X-O combo if it’s true.


Alfred Hitchcock Vertigo Game Launches This October

Microids has announced the release dates for the console versions of the latest narrative adventure game from Pendulo Studios, Alfred Hitchcock Vertigo. The game will launch on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch on 27 September 2022 in Europe and 4 October 2022 in North America.
The game is loosely based on the famous director’s movie of the same name, the game presents itself as a narrative experience and is already available on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store).
Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo tells the troubled story of Ed Miller, a writer who escaped unscathed from a car crash in the Brody Canyon, California. Even though no one was found inside the car wreckage, Ed insists that he was traveling with his wife and daughter. Traumatized by this event, he begins to suffer from severe vertigo. As he starts therapy, he will try to uncover what really happened on that tragic day.
The Limited Edition includes:

The standard edition of the game for PS5, PS4, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S or Nintendo Switch.
The 48-page official artbook The Art of: Alfred Hitchcock- Vertigo and its digital version.
The game’s digital original soundtrack, composed by Juan Miguel Martín Muñoz (Blacksad, Yesterday Origins).

Game features:

An exclusive, original story about obsession, memory, manipulation, and madness, freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece, Vertigo.
Live a powerful narrative experience paying tribute to the visual and storytelling techniques of Hitchcock.
Investigate through the vision of three characters: everyone has a different story to tell.
Explore several timelines to cross-check the events and separate reality from deceptive memories.

Alfred Hitchcock Vertigo is developed by Pendulo Studios, the successful team behind Runaway (2003), The Next Big Thing (2011), Yesterday (2012), Yesterday Origins (2016) and Blacksad Under The Skin (2019).
Check out the trailer below:


New Monster Hunter Movie Still Reveals Game-Accurate Slinger

Sony Pictures recently reminded us that the Monster Hunter movie still exists, even giving it a new release date for 27 August 2020. Now a new screenshot from the upcoming movie has revealed a detail that fans of the franchise would surely appreciate.
Japanese newspaper The Mainichi Shimbun’s Mantan Web site (via Anime News Network) unveiled a new still from the Monster Hunter movie, showing actress Milla Jovovich in costume with her left hand wielding a Slinger from 2017’s Monster Hunter World.
In Monster Hunter World, a Slinger is a fixed Weapon resembling a slingshot, which can fling projectiles like stones and allow hunters to grapple across distances. Check it out below:

The Monster Hunter movie will star Milla Jovovich as original character and protagonist Captain Natalie Artemis and martial arts actor Tony Jaa of Ong-Bak franchise fame as “The Hunter”.
Additionally, Ron Perlman of Hellboy fame will play the Admiral, who is the leader of The Hunter’s crew, while T.I. Harris will play a sniper named Link, Diego Boneta as Sergeant Marshall, and Hirona Yamazaki as the Handler.
Despite the fact that it’s about to release in only several months, no official trailers have been unveiled as of yet.


Joker Folie A Deux Reveals First Look At Lady Gaga As Harley Quinn

On Valentine’s Day, Joker director Todd Phillips revealed the first look at Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in the upcoming sequel, Joker Folie A Deux.

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Joker 2, or Joker Folie A Deux, will premiere on 4 October 2024. Director Todd Phillips has co-written the script for the sequel and will return as director, while Joaquin Phoenix will reprise his role as Arthur Fleck AKA the Joker.
If confirmed, this will be the second live-action movie version of Harley Quinn after Margot Robbie’s famous portrayal of the character in 2016’s Suicide Squad and 2021’s The Suicide Squad.
In the meantime, check out our review of Joker here, or head on over here to check out all the easter eggs we discovered in the movie.


End of A Dynasty As Seoul Misses Out on Overwatch League Playoffs

Early season favorites Seoul Dynasty saw their season come to a premature end as they missed out on the Overwatch League playoffs following a 1-3 loss to the Fissure-less Los Angeles Gladiators. Required to win the match and banking on the London Spitfire to defeat Philadelphia Fusion for any chance of prolonging their season, the Dynasty (22-17)Â  started the crucial match convincingly by winning 4-3 on King’s Row.
They then capitulated in the following three maps to the understrength Gladiators who fielded iRemiix on main tank as Fissure was deemed unfit to play. With that loss, the Dynasty cannot overtake Philly who occupy the last playoff spot at sixth place in the league standings.

The result also consigned Seoul to an embarrassing eighth-placed finish despite occupying the higher spots throughout Stages 1 and 2. Their terrible run of form started at Stage 3 and couple that with role swaps within the team along with inability to cope with the Brigette meta sees the team that started the inaugural Overwatch League season 14-6 during the first half finish 8-12Â  for a combined record of 22-18.
It was indeed a sad ending to the team made up of the decorated Lunatic-Hai core, and we feel a thorough roster change is needed if their team owners intend to challenge the likes of NYXL, Valiant and Uprising next season.
Meanwhile, the top six teams will meet again from July 11 to 21 for the seasonal playoff round.Â The 6 qualifying teams will be assigned seeds based on their Regular Season records. In the Quarterfinals, the Fusion will play the 3rd seed – most probably be the Boston Uprising, while the Gladiators have a date with the London Spitfire.
The lowest-seeded remaining team will then face New York Excel in the semis, while the Los Angeles Valiant await the highest-seeded team. Winners of these two matches will then face off in the Grand Finals, with $1,000,000 on the line.


COVID-19 To Impact Games Industry Soon, Warns Square Enix CEO

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which began in early 2020, has disrupted the entire world, including the games industry. Events like E3 2020 and TGS 2020 were cancelled, not to mention all esports events that have been affected. Games have been delayed and postponed.
It hasn’t exactly been all roses and peaches but the brighter side to all this is that more people are spending more time at home playing games and that generally translates to better sales for games. However, that’s because the negative long-term effects just might not have kicked in yet, according to Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda.
In an interview with the Financial Times, Matsuda said:
â€œThere is also a considerable impact on the production side. It will resonate in the future. What we are selling now may have provided some positive aspects, but on the negative side time has stood still in terms of production. We couldn’t develop anything. That is where the impact will come.”
That’s a bleak and straightforward idea from the CEO of one of Japan’s biggest video game companies. Despite what Matsuda said, the statistics show that Square Enix stock shares have risen 68 percent since March 2020 and that an increase in digital games sales have resulted in three times the amount of first-quarter operating profits.
Still, there’s a lot for the company to show for gamers in the future. One of the most hyped next-gen games is Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XVI and this disruption in development from COVID-19 might be part of the reason why we won’t hear any more details about the game until 2021.
Let’s hope the games industry, and the rest of the world, manages to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic as soon as humanly possible.


New Batman Twitter Account Might Signal Something Huge

Last week, Warner Bros. finally confirmed the long-standing rumors of Robert Pattinson becoming next in line to inherit the mantle of the Dark Knight. Mere days after that announcement, a new official Batman Twitter account has popped up out of the shadows, with only two tweets to date as of earlier today.
Unlike Marvel’s many official individual Twitter accounts for its characters (like Spider-Man and Iron Man, to name a few), DC hasn’t had any dedicated to its own iconic heroes. That’s right, not even the members of the Trinity themselves (until now, that is).

80 years of mystery. 80 years of action. 80 years of Batman. #LongLiveTheBat #Batman80 pic.twitter.com/KSkXSQ4Utc
â€” Batman (@DCBatman) June 2, 2019
While the two tweets on the official Batman Twitter account has revealed nothing noteworthy so far, this one does remind everyone of the fact that the Caped Crusader is celebrating his 80th anniversary this year in 2019. This might signal something huge to arrive in the coming months.
The official description for the official Batman Twitter account mentions the World’s Greatest Detective in “movies, TV shows, video games or comics”, which makes it sound like it will be the new home of future Batman-related news and content.
Do keep your expectations low though, since DC has historically not done much to celebrate these milestones achieved by their characters. I bet most people didn’t even realize that Superman celebrated his 80th anniversary just last year in 2018.
Perhaps we might even hear about a new Arkham game in the works?


Morbius Gets New Release Date In Malaysia

Sony Pictures Malaysia has announced that Morbius will release in Malaysian cinemas on 31 March 2022, which is one day earlier than the US (1 April 2022).
Directed by Daniel Espinosa and written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, the movie centres on a biochemist who becomes a vampire after attempting to cure himself of a rare blood disease. Jared Leto portrays Michael Morbius alongside a cast that includes Matt Smith, Jared Harris and Tyrese Gibson.
If you want to learn more about who or what Morbius is, head on over hereÂ to our handy guide.


Anthem Day One Fixes Now Live; Fixes Major Game & Technical Issues

Players who have been experiencing audio dropouts, borked Stronghold missions mid-game, long load times, and not-so-ideal Tomb of the Legionnaires challenges will be pleased to know that Anthem’s Day One patch & major fix is already live.
For all of the game’s current faults, Bioware and EA are already on top of things and are fixing it asap. You can thank Bioware lead producer Michael Gamble and his tireless tweets in regards to the game’s new updates.Â Chief fixes in the Day One patch include:
-Changes to the Tomb of Legionnaires challenges. Progress for these challenges will start tracking early. Oh, and chest-opening challenges will have a large radius. If anyone in your squad opens it, you should get credit for the opening.

We just pushed a small update which adjusts when the tomb challenge opens up. Allows folks to progress from level 3 and should fix those who got blocked due to an earlier crash.
— Michael Gamble (@GambleMike) February 19, 2019

We just pushed a small update which adjusts when the tomb challenge opens up. Allows folks to progress from level 3 and should fix those who got blocked due to an earlier crash.
— Michael Gamble (@GambleMike) February 19, 2019

-Audio that disappears. This happened during my missions for the Archivists.

4. Audio disappearing: pic.twitter.com/Bb1CQ57AYc
— Michael Gamble (@GambleMike) February 16, 2019

-The game should load better for players using HDDs instead of SSDs.

Day 1 patch has some optimization for 5400/7200 rpm and/or fragmented drives. Obviously we can’t expect everyone to have SSD’s, so this is on us to make better. Period. And we will continue to. https://t.co/9eRB94fcb7
— Michael Gamble (@GambleMike) February 17, 2019

-Tyrant Mine Stronghold fixes. A lot of players experienced some troublesome bugs here, and I’m not talking about the ones in the mine. Players teleporting to different parts of the mission, major doors not opening, the mine’s boss not activated despite everyone showing up in the final section of the game: the Day One patch should have fixed these issues by now.
The full list of the Day One fixes are below.
High level fixes

Decreased loading times for older disk drives
Fixed many infinite loading screens
Fixed multiple challenges not tracking properly
A number of issues have been fixed that were causing players to disconnect or crash
Weapons and gear now have numbers present for modifiers

General Fixes and Improvements

Loot Reveal and Expedition Summary now correctly play during the end of expedition screen.
The gather party mechanic has been made more lenient in a number of situations
At the end of expedition screen players will no longer get stuck on “Recording Victories” or “Skipping All”.
Game no longer hangs in Javelin menu when unlocking the second, third or fourth javelin
During the mission â€œWhat Freelancers Doâ€ dying after killing Junkmaw & freeing Arcanists leaves you unable to progress, this has been fixed
Challenges now unlock for players at the correct levels
Fixed some camera issues during cutscenes
Legendary Contracts can now be accepted from the Social Hub contract board
Some enemies have had their shield values decreased
Loot now properly drops for players who are downed
The texture quality on the NPC Prospero has been improved
Final boss of strongholds now drop loot instead of only being shown on the end of expedition screen
Fixed the time outs on echoes and relics to prevent griefing and to handle disconnections properly
Players can no longer fall through the floor during the 3rd trial in the Fortress of Dawn
Completing the tutorial expedition will now show the correct Ranger appearance
After disconnecting, rejoining an expedition will now place you back into a squad if you were in one previously
Corrected an issue where players could not interact with each other in the launch bay in certain circumstances
Corrected an issue during the Mission “Bad Deal” where outlaws won’t spawn, blocking progress
The start of expedition screen has been improved
Addressed a variety of situations where killing enemies does not properly progress world events
Opening a chest now increments Tomb of the Legionnaire progress for all squad members present
Scar snipers can no longer shoot through Storm Shield
Corrected an issue where players would get stuck on the end of expedition screen in some situations
Players will no longer get disconnected if joining the “Finding Old Friends” mission while the cinematic is playing
Addressed a number of situations where players can get stuck on the environment in the launch bay
Increased the damage of the electric status effect
Corrected an issue where the Shield of Dawn could be crafted with less materials then intended in some situations
The Platinum Mission feat now grants completion as intended
Status effects can more reliably be applied to Titans
Fixed loading animations on Marksmen Rifles
Players can now access the Vault from the Forge
Swimming into jellyfish underwater no longer leaves a visual effect stuck on players.
Idle animations will no longer sync up over time in the Launch Bay
Haluk is no longer dual-wielding canes in the epilogue scene
Corrected an issue where players could not interact with each other in the launch bay in certain circumstances
Fixed an issue that could cause players in the launch bay to have identical emotes and be unable to use them
Interceptor melee ability animations will no longer stretch out in certain situations
Corrected an issue where the default Ranger appearance doesn’t preview in the forge in some situations
All animations now play as intended in the Forge
Players can now enter the Tomb of Gwanes while in a party
The default Javelin wear state has been changed from “Dirty” to “Old”
Sentinel Loyalty 2 text no longer incorrectly states that it will lead to a larger vault
Picking up ammo from the ground now properly gives you 30% of that ammo back into both the current magazine and the maximum spare ammo
Fixed a bug where some global (Javelin Icon) inscription bonuses were not being properly applied to the Javelin and other gear/weapons.
Fixed some issues that could cause the Armor Pip count on the UI to break and not display properly

Strongholds

Fixed an issue that would cause a Stronghold server crash after defeating the last boss
Temple of Scar – Players can no longer get stuck in the mined tunnel in the explosives room
Temple of Scar – Players can no longer be blocked from entering the explosives room due to fog wall
Fixed Tyrant Mine so people that join the stronghold in-progress do not end up locked away from their team
Adjusted lighting in Tyrant Mine underwater section to make it easier to navigate to the exit
The Swarm Tyrant will no longer get stuck in the side cave entrances in some situations
Corrected an issue where players would spawn into different areas of the Tyrant Mine in certain situations
Implemented more safeguards to stop players from going AFK in Strongholds

Challenges

Only Masterwork items can now be used to progress Masterwork challenges as intended
Corrected an issue where some Challenges track progress simultaneously instead of incrementally, as intended. (ex: Blast Missile I and then Blast Missile II instead of both incrementing at the same time

Gear and Weapons

After having 1st pilot unlock suit after tutorials, creating a new pilot and going to forge no longer causes load screen hang
Ice damage bonuses are now correctly applied on ice gear
Suit-wide bonuses from inscription are now functioning properly
Players can no longer salvage equipped items
Javelin specific gear and/or weapons are no longer able to be used on javelins they aren’t intended for
Corrected an issue where in some circumstances Masterwork Components do not have any inscriptions
The Endless Siege Masterwork Autocannon no longer displays a damage increase of 0% in its tooltip
Suit-wide specific weapon ammo bonuses coming from infusions are now correctly applied
A Network Error Message no longer appears when opening an item chest in the second tutorial
Colossus shoulder gear will now share the appearance of the rest of the javelin as intended
Deadeye has increased spare ammo 10 -> 20
Cloudburst has had increased damage 16.3 -> 21
Torrent has had increased damage 22.2 -> 28.6
Lightning Strikeâ€™s pre-visualization will now accurately depict that the explosion snaps to the ground.
(Ranger) Inferno Grenade base damage 130 -> 175
(Interceptor) Cryo Glaive base damage 20 -> 50
(Storm) Living Flame base damage 50 -> 60
(Storm) Glacial Beam base damage 150 -> 120
(Storm) Arc Burst secondary damage 100 -> 150
(Ranger) Pulse Blast base damage 225 -> 300, and now deals extra damage to Shields (previously did extra damage to Armored).
(Ranger) Blast Missile now properly scales up in damage as the item level increases
(Interceptor) Melee attacks now have some minor resistance penetration
Large Area of Effect abilities will better register multi-kill activities for challenges and medals
Spark Dash functionality has been significantly improved when the target enemy is at a different height (above/below) the Interceptor.
Several gear pieces that had missing primer or detonator icons have been fixed.

Interceptor

Tempest Strike – Detonator Icon
Spark Dash – Detonator Icon
Venom Spray -Â Primer Icon
Detonating Strike – Primer Icon

Colossus

Lightning Coil – Detonator Icon
Shock Coil – Primer Icon
Flamethrower – PrimerÂ Icon

Several improvements have been made to ensure gear use on PC prioritizes turning the Javelin towards the reticle when used rather than casting in front of the Javelin’s current direction.

Javelins

The Colossus javelin is now able to activate its shield more quickly after using an ability or firing a weapon
The Storm javelin now reacts to getting hit when its shields are up
Fixed an exploit that allowed the Storm’s ultimate attack to be used more times than intended
The Colossus exo can now shield and revive at the same time
Interceptor Combo Aura has been increased in power and now has a damage over time component
Ranger melee now has a cooldown when striking in the air
The Target Beacon ability now correctly seeks targets
Spark Dash and Venom Spray now target based on player cursor instead of character facing. This should also improve the travel path of Spark Dash.
The Colossus will no longer be knocked out of the sky in some situations when the attack was blocked by their shield

Combos + Status Effects

Combo indicator icons above creatures now are correctly removed when detonated.
When a Storm detonates an electric status effect the chained electric effect now correctly deals damage.
Combo damage now penetrates resistances

Crafting

Non-Masterwork materials purchased from the crafting store now show as their proper rarity instead of incorrectly showing as Masterwork
A number of javelin components that had different icons for their recipes and the actual items are now the same
The Battle Cry gear recipe now has the correct description
Fixed Spark Beam gear having the wrong description when being crafted
Crafting recipes are now sorted alphabetically
The items in the crafting store are now sorted by type to be clearer

Controls

Additional Mouse and Keyboard control improvements have been made

UI

Some conversations were not popping up the reputation points post conversation completion, this has been fixed
The squad screen now displays the correct information for each player
Fixed a number of issues where subtitles will no longer get stuck on the screen after dialogue has finished as often
Settings should no longer reset upon exiting and restarting the game on Xbox One
Motion blur can now correctly be turned off
The Electric Status Effect now shows scaled damage properly
An option has been added to hide the Squad Member HUD
The edge of the compass will now pulse to indicate enemy locations
A notification has been added in Fort Tarsis if a player’s vault is at the cap of 250 items
On the “Repair the Strider” step of “A Cry for Help” the search radar has been adjusted to correctly lead the player to all 4 tools
Primer and Detonator icons have been added to all Interceptor gear
Corrected a user interface issue where a playerâ€™s ultimate would show as available when it isn’t
Toggling the HDR option now properly prompts the Apply Changes button
Player banners should now display correctly
Camera shake slider has been added to settings menu
Players may now track 10 challenges instead of 5
An option to adjust screen boundaries on consoles has been added
Changing a player banner through the banner menu now properly saves the selection
Health, cooldowns, and key bindings now light up on supported keyboards
Players will now receive more clear messaging when a squad is disbanded or are kicked from a squad
Squad leaders will no longer always show as ready
The icon for players in a downed state will no longer appear in cutscenes
Cypher Annotations will now appear for more than one player if they are looking at it simultaneously
Removed mentions of respawning on the player UI when they die in a restricted respawn area
The Player Banner now updates immediately when updated from the squad screen
Fixed a number of situations where a combo will trigger but no combo floating text appears
Pressing esc to pass a notification screen no longer opens up the in-game menu
Quick chat messages will no longer appear from an ignored player
Removed a message from the mailbox which incorrectly stated that messages will be removed after 3 days
A number of inscription icons have been updated to properly reflect whether they are Javelin specific or not
Corrected an issue where players could not change loadout names on PC
Players no longer need to exit and re-enter the forge for loadout names to update
The on-screen VOIP indicator which shows a player speaking will no longer be active if that player is muted


Forza Horizon 5 Season 2 and Season 3 Cars Revealed

Good news, racing game fans who like fun in their driving and off-road shenanigans.
Playground Games has revealed the 24 new cars which are coming to Forza Horizon 5 in its next two seasons. Season 2 will start on 9th December and will last for four weeks. Season 3 will start after that; most likely after 13th January.
Without further ado, here are the cars:
Forza Horizon 5 Season 2 Cars

Lamborghini Espada S3
Ferrari J50
Ferrari Monza SP2
Lamborghini HuracÃ¡n EVO
Lamborghini Aventador J
Ferrari 599 GTO
Maserati 8CTF
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
Ferrari 575M Maranello
Lamborghini Galardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante
Peel P50
Peel Trident

Forza Horizon 5 Season 3 Cars

Audi TT RS
Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT38
Jaguar XJ13
Donkervoort D8 GTO
Toyota Celica SSI
Ford Mustang Mach 1
Jaguar XK RS GT
Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
Jaguar XJ220 S TWR
Ferrari FXX-K Evo
Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks AT37
Zenvo TS1

Check out the full video reveal here:

On a related note, Forza Horizon 5 had over 10 million players driving and profiling in its first week. Hooray!


Arkham Who? Marvel’s Spider-Man Is Now The Top Best Selling Superhero Game

I still remember the time Batman: Arkham Asylum was first released. As the rave reviews were flooding in, fans everywhere were echoing the sentiment that superhero games were finally getting the care and attention they deserved. Perhaps it was the end of the tirade of embarrassingly mediocre licensed games which were often just tie-ins for their blockbuster counterparts.
We don’t talk about Origins here.
In the years after that, a few more Arkham games would be released and reception was mostly positive. The games unofficially became the standard for future superhero games thanks to its blend of fun gameplay and attentive detail to the mythos of Batman. Heck, the game’s freeflow combat system became almost like a template for other popular non-superhero games like Assassin’s Creed and Shadow of Mordor.
While Batman bathed in his video game success, comic book fans wondered if there will ever be another superhero game that could surpass the Arkham series. According to NPD Group video game analyst Mat Piscatella, Marvel’s Spider-Man is that game.

It’s time for #ComicCon2019!
Video Games are a huge part of the Comic landscape.
Below are the lifetime sales leaders for Superhero Video Games from The NPD Group.
Congratulations to Marvel’s Spider-Man, the best-selling Superhero Video Game of all-time in the U.S.! pic.twitter.com/2MF3jObYpH
â€” Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) July 18, 2019

According to NPD Group’s latest data, Marvel’s Spider-Man is now the best selling superhero game in U.S. history. The spot was formerly held by Batman: Arkham City. It’s interesting to note that both Spider-Man and Batman are the only superheroes to have multiple solo games in the list of top 10 best selling superhero games in the U.S.
I don’t think is actually surprised that Marvel’s Spider-Man has done this well. According to the same report, the game is the 5th best selling game over the past 12 months. Seeing as how the game was released almost a year ago in September 2018, it proves that people are still spreading word on how the good the game is and convincing their friends to buy it.
If you’ve got a PS4 and you haven’t tried the game, we really think you should.


SG’s #PlayApartTogether Charity Livestream Raised Over S$4,200, Resumes This Weekend

Last weekend’s #PlayApartTogether (or #PATSG) charity livestream, where Singaporean esports and high-level gamers showcase their talent to amass donations, was considered a success.
The initiative, organized by Zenway Productions, raised over S$4,200 and saw a total of 17,000 viewers over the span of two days. The talent who were present include streamers like Reira, Abstract, Alyse, team EVOS, team Divinity, and a few others. The proceeds will be going to these beneficiaries: Home Nursing Foundation, HOME, and Community Chest.
Check out the highlight reel below.
https://www.facebook.com/ZenwayProductions/videos/269757297722647/

The charity event is far from over; #PlayApartTogether will be streaming this weekend from 30th May to 31st May, featuring games like Call of Duty: Warzone and Mobile Legends. You can tune into the show on Zenway’s Facebook page.
Check out the schedule below:
30th May

Mobile Legends Esports Showcase: 11am
Call of Duty Warzone Influencer Showcase: 12pm
FIFA 20 Esports/Sports Showcase: 1pm
Lions Speedrunner Assembly streamer showcase: 2pm

31st May

Call of Duty Mobile Esports Showcase: 11am
Mobile Legends Streamer Showcase: 12pm
Jackbox Party Pack Streamer Showcase: 1pm
Rainbow Six Siege Streamer Showcase: 2pm
FIFA 20 Esports vs Influencer Showcase: 3pm

Personally, I’m curious about the Lions Speedrunner Assembly and would love to see what game they’ll be featuring. For the rest of you esports-loving fans out there, this is a good opportunity to give back to the community and help out those in need, especially if you’re from Singapore and want to up their game in real life.


The Last Of Us Marlene Actress To Reprise Role In HBO Series

HBOâ€™sÂ The Last Of Us has cast Merle Dandridge as Marlene, in the upcoming TV series (via The Hollywood Reporter). Dandridge also voiced Marlene in both 2013’s The Last Of Us and 2020’s The Last Of Us Part 2. Marlene is the head of the Fireflies, a resistance movement struggling for freedom against an oppressive military regime.
Luna joins previously announced series leadsÂ Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and Gabriel Luna, who will play Joel, Ellie, and Tommy, respectively.
HBOâ€™sÂ The Last Of UsÂ will be written and executive produced byÂ ChernobylÂ creator Craig Mazin and the original game director Neil Druckmann. It will be co-produced by Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions, Word Games, and Naughty Dog. No release date or window has been announced as of yet.
Druckmann has previously said that there will be changes and deviations from how it originally happened in the game. You can find the full details of his quote byÂ heading over here.
The Last Of Us Part 2Â is out now for the PS4. In the meantime,Â check out my full spoiler-free review of the game here, orÂ head on over here for a guide and tips for the game. If youâ€™ve already played the game, then I suggestÂ checking out my 4000-word spoilerific articleÂ on why the hate for the game isnâ€™t justified.


Malaysia’s Animangaki 2019 Is Going Platinum With These Newly-Announced Guests

It seems that Animangaki 2019 is going to turn out pretty special with this recent announcement: the anime expo will be bringing in Yoko Taro and Taura Takahisa as special game creator guests.
Yoko Taro is the main man behind the NieR and Drakengard series; he’s basically responsible for all those 2B cosplayers you see in Asian anime expos. His biggest goal in his life is to make an adult video. He’s the guy in the moon mask in the picture below.

Taura Takahisa is a Platinum Games game director; his latest work is the upcoming awesomesauce action game Astral Chain where you play a cop who can tag-team with a sentient ass-kicking entity called a Legion. It’s slated for Nintendo Switch and it looks pumped!Â
You can post about how awesome this is on their Discord server. Animangaki 2019 will start from 31st August to 1st September at Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Last year’s Animangaki featured renowned singer Donna Burke. You may know her as the woman who sang the Metal Gear themes “Snake Eater” and “Sins of the Father”. Check out the feature we did about her.


Hearthstone United In Stormwind Expansion Is Coming This August

This August, HearthstoneÂ players will bear witness to the might and glory of the Alliance in United In Stormwind, the next expansion for Blizzardâ€™s smash-hit digital card game played by more than 130 million people around the world. Within Stormwindâ€™s proud ramparts, players will find the Allianceâ€™s beating heart; as well as 135 all-new cards inspired by the rites of passage shared by heroes about to come into their own in this gleaming city.
United In Stormwind introduces Questline cards for every class, each one providing a peek into the formative stories of the new mercenary characters introduced in the Year of the Gryphon. Players start a match with their Questline cards in their hand, and theyâ€™re rewarded with powerful in-game effects whenever they complete one of the challenges they present. Once the third phase in each Questline is complete, the Mercenary joins their side; as a powerful Legendary minion.

To take part in the bustle and commerce of Stormwind, players can add cards with the Tradeable keyword to their decks. Tradeable cards provide situationally powerful effects, with the added flexibility of being able to swap them out for a different card in the playerâ€™s deck for the cost of one mana.
World Of Warcraft trade skills come to Hearthstone in the form of Profession Tools, being placed in the weapon slot and unlocking unique abilitiesâ€”like the Paladinâ€™s Prismatic Jewel Kit, which boosts the power of minions in the playerâ€™s hand whenever a friendly minion loses a Divine Shield. Finally, players can saddle up by acquiring Mount cards, which come into play in the form of a minion buff, and then summon the trusty steed itself once the empowered minion is defeated.
Blizzard Entertainment president J. Allen Brack said:
â€œUnited in Stormwind captures the magic behind many of the memorable moments players experience while leveling up a World of Warcraft character.
This iconic setting is the perfect place to continue the stories weâ€™ve been telling during the Year of the Gryphon, and we think players are going to have a blast with all the new mechanics itâ€™s inspired.â€Â
The United In Stormwind Mega Bundle is available for pre-purchase starting today for US$79.99 USD and includes:

80 United in Stormwind card packs; plus 5 Golden card packs (containing all Golden cards).
Two random Golden Legendary cards from United In Stormwind.
The Lady Katrana Prestor Alternate Hero.
The Lady Katrana Prestor card back.
Perks for Hearthstone Battlegrounds that last until the next expansion.
The Veâ€™nari Alternate Bartender for Hearthstone Battlegroundsâ€ .

Also available is the United In Stormwind Bundle for US$49.99 USD, which includes 60 packs from the expansion, two random Legendary cards, and the Lady Katrana Prestor card back.
Fans of the popular Hearthstone Battlegrounds game mode can look forward to major updates too, including the largest minion pool shakeup since launch! Battlegrounds will also introduce all-new cosmetic options to the store, allowing players to customize their game experience, with more to come.
Battlegrounds Bundle: Beach Party includes seven new portraits of heroes enjoying some fun in the sun, such as Grill King Bolvar and Chillinâ€™ Volâ€™jin. The bundle also includes Tikilord Ragnaros, a fully-voiced alternate Bartender who serves up drinks with a scorching attitude. In the Battlegrounds Heroes: Shadowlands bundle, eight heroes are reimagined as members of the Covenants featured in the afterlife-themed World of Warcraft: Shadowlandsâ„¢ expansion, including Finley of the Kyrian and Ysera of the Night Fae.Â
Well met! Hearthstone just announced its next expansion,Â United in Stormwind, coming to the game on 3 August 2021, with pre-purchase starting now.
Major updates will also be coming to Battlegrounds, including cosmetics and the largest minion pool shakeup since launch! Finally, Fire Festival returns, and it promises to be a big one! Party it up with new Legendary quests, Tavern Brawls, and a new Book of Mercenaries AND Book of Heroes.
STAND UNITED IN STORMWIND
After battling your way through the Barrens, make yourself at home in Stormwind, the heart of the Alliance! Get ready to Mount up, master your craft with Profession Tools, and embark on epic Questlines thatâ€™ll define your career as an adventurer!Â United in StormwindÂ will introduce 135 new cards inspired by the rites of passage shared by heroes about to come into their own in this gleaming city.

Questlines.Â These three-part quests provide a peek into the ongoing stories of Hearthstoneâ€™s newest mercenary heroes. Youâ€™ll start a match with your Questline cards in hand and completing each step results in a small reward. Complete all three and the mercenary joins your sideâ€”as a powerful Legendary minion!
New Keyword:Â Tradeable.Â Time is money, friend! Achieve maximum value by adding Tradeable cards to your deck. You can play them for their normal effect, or you can drag them back in your deck for just 1 mana and draw another card that might be more useful at the moment.
Mount up.Â Cruise through Stormwind in style! Cast a Mount spell onto a minion to give it a powerful buff. Once the empowered rider is destroyed, it summons the trusty steed (with stats that line up with the original buff).
Ply Your Trade.Â Profession Tools are a new passive type of weapon that have special effects instead of attack valuesâ€”like the Paladinâ€™s Prismatic Jewel Kit, which boosts the power of minions in your hand whenever a friendly minion loses a Divine Shield.

BATTLEGROUNDS UPDATES
Keep the party going with a major Battlegrounds update, including the largest minion pool shakeup since launch! All-new Battlegrounds cosmetics will add some flair to your time in the Tavern:

TheÂ Battlegrounds Bundle: Beach PartyÂ includes seven new portraits of heroes enjoying some fun in the sun, such as Grill King Bolvar and Chillinâ€™ Volâ€™jin. The bundle also includes Tikilord Ragnaros, a fully-voiced alternate Bartender who serves up drinks with a scorching attitude.
TheÂ Battlegrounds Heroes: Shadowlands bundleÂ includes eight heroes reimagined as members of the Covenants featured in the afterlife-themed World of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion, including Finley of the Kyrian and Ysera of the Night Fae

Stay tuned for more Battlegrounds cosmetics, including more alternate Bartenders and more Hero skins throughout the year!
WELCOME TO THE FIRE FESTIVAL
This year, Ragnaros is throwing a house party in the Firelands, and all insects are invited! Enjoy new Legendary quests and fan-favourite Tavern Brawls from July 6 to July 27, along with new Book of Mercenaries and Book of Heroes chapters.
BOOK OF MERCENARIES: KURTRUSÂ (JULY 13)
Follow the story of Demon Hunter Kurtrus Ashfallen inÂ Book of Mercenaries: Kurtrus, launching on July 13. Defeating all 8 bosses in this linear adventure will reward 1 Demon Hunter pack, containing only Demon Hunter cards from Standard!
BOOK OF HEROES: GULâ€™DANÂ (JULY 20)
Relive Gul’danâ€™s quest for power in the all-new Book of Heroes: Gulâ€™dan! Defeating all 8 bosses in this linear adventure will reward 1 Warlock pack, containing only Warlock cards from Standard!
For more details around the 20.8 patch, check out the patch notes:Â https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/expansions-adventures/united-in-stormwind.
In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


These Are The Games Nominated For The 24th DICE Awards, Including This SEA Title

The DICE Awards games celebration show for 2021 is going to be a thing this 9th April (GMT+8), and with it are the nominees for this year.
First, let’s celebrate the fact that a Southeast Asian-made title made its way into the DICE Awards this year. Coffee Talk, a visual novel we recently elected as one of our best games of 2020, is nominated for Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game alongside the following:

Hades
If Found…
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition
Noita

This is very stiff competition, if we’re being frank. But the fact that Toge Productions is nominated is a great cause for celebration, especially for a prestigious game awards show like this that isn’t reliant on shoving our faces with Mountain Dew and Doritos-type ads. Other highlights include:

13 Sentinels nominated for the Outstanding Achievement in Story category.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps showing up in a few more categories, though not to the extent of The Last of Us Part 2 and Hades.
The Last of Us Part 2 took two slots in the Outstanding Achievement in Character category.

Nobody’s perfect. The rest of the nominees in their respective categories are below and here.
Game of the Year

Animal Crossing; New Horizons
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Ghost of Tsushima
Hades
The Last of Us Part 2

Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction

Ghost of Tsushima
Hades
Half-Life Alyx
Kentucky Route Zero
The Last of Us Part 2

Outstanding Achievement in Game Design

Ghost of Tsushima
Hades
Half-Life Alyx
TLOU 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Action Game of the Year

Doom Eternal
Hades
Half-Life Alyx
Spider-Man Miles Morales
Nioh 2

Adventure Game of the Year

AC Valhalla
Ghost of Tsushima
Kentucky Route Zero
The Last of Us Part 2
Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Family Game of the Year

Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Astro’s Playroom
Dreams
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Fighting Game of the Year

EA Sports UFC 4
Granblue Fantasy Versus
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
Them’s Fightin Herds

Racing Game of the Year

DIRT 5
F1 2020
Mario Kart Live

Project CARS 3 isn’t even nominated here. Ouch.

RPG of the Year

Cyberpunk 2077
FFVII Remake
Persona 5 Royal
Wasteland 3
Yakuza: Like A Dragon

Sports Game of the Year

FIFA 21
MLB The Show 20
NBA 2K21
PGA Tour 2K21
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2

Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year

Crusader Kings 3
Desperados 3
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Monster Train
Per Aspera

Where the f*** is Gears Tactics?
Mobile Game of the Year

HoloVista
Legends of Runeterra
Little Orpheus
Song of Bloom
South of the Circle

Online Game of the Year

Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Call of Duty: Black Ops – Cold War
Fall Guys
Ghost of Tsushima
Tetris Effect: Connected

Outstanding Achievement in Animation

Final Fantasy VII Remake
The Last of Us Part 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Spiritfarer

Outstanding Achievement In Art Direction

Ghost of Tsushima
Hades
The Last of Us Part 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Outstanding Achievement in Character

Eivor Varinsdottir in AC Valhalla
Zagreus in Hades
Abby in TLOU 2
Ellie in TLOU 2
Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition

Carrion
Ghost of Tsushima
Little Orpheus
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
The Pathless

Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design

Dreams
Ghost of Tsushima
The Last of Us Part 2
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Outstanding Achievement In Story

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Ghost of Tsushima
Hades
Kentucky Route Zero
TLOU 2

Outstanding Technical Achievement

Dreams
Ghost of Tsushima
TLOU 2
Mario Kart Live
Microsoft Flight Simulator

Immersive Reality Tech Achievement

Half-Life Alyx
Mario Kart Live
Museum of Other Realities
Paper Beast
Tempest

Immersive Reality Game of the Year

Down the Rabbit Hole
Half-Life Alyx
Paper Beast
The Room VR: A Dark Matter
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners


She-Hulk Is A Smashing Sensational Self-Aware Series

She-Hulk Attorney At Law continues the burning hot streak which started with Moon Knight earlier this year, introducing yet another brand new hero into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) albeit one who is also a legacy hero like Ms. Marvel or Kate Bishop from Hawkeye. Disney+ Hotstar gave us the privilege of watching the first four episodes of Ms. Marvel, but it was enough to give us an incredible glimpse of what to expect.
Savage She-Hulk
Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer “Jen” Walters/She-Hulk in Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2022 MARVEL.
To start off, She-Hulk has the added advantage of actually featuring actors and characters from the MCU movies, including Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner AKA the Hulk, Tim Roth’s Emil Blonsky AKA the Abomination, Benedict Wong’s Wong and more. That factor alone makes She-Hulk Attorney At Law more similar to the earlier shows like WandaVision and The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, and less like the smaller-scale Moon Knight and Ms. Marvel. The best thing about She-Hulk featuring these characters is that they aren’t just one-off cameos where they only appear for a few seconds, like Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers AKA Captain Marvel did in Ms. Marvel, but they’re actually meaty supporting roles.
As a comic book fan, that’s what makes She-Hulk Attorney At Law one of the best MCU Disney+ series to date. It feels like the comics brought to life. The way that She-Hulk interacts with these characters feels like reading issues of an ongoing comic book run, where each issue features a different major supporting character. Due to that, She-Hulk does feel a bit more episodic in nature and less serialized compared to other MCU Disney+ series, but in this case, that’s a good thing. She-Hulk strikes a balance between courtroom/legal drama, comedy and action.
Speaking of comedy, She-Hulk has some of the best comedy in any Disney+ show yet. Why? Because She-Hulk Attorney At Law is a meta series that breaks the fourth wall, with Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters AKA She-Hulk occasionally stopping to look towards the screen and speak to viewers. Now, before you say that She-Hulk is ripping off Deadpool, it’s actually the other way around. Writer John Byrne did it first with She-Hulk on his run which began in 1989, several years before Deadpool would make his comic book debut in 1991. Plus, the meta jokes in She-Hulk are different from Deadpool’s. Deadpool tends to be snarkier and feel more like wisecracking quips, while She-Hulk’s are more cheeky, sarcastic and tongue-in-cheek. She-Hulk’s comedy feels more mature and catered towards adults or older viewers, as there are instances of characters flipping the bird (it’s censored in the trailers but not in the series itself), near F-bombs and even a discussion about whether a certain character is a virgin. This is definitely not the teen drama comedy we saw in Ms. Marvel recently.
(L-R): Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk/Jennifer “Jen” Walters, Ginger Gonzaga as Nikki Ramos, and Drew Matthews as Dennis Bukowski in Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. ©Marvel Studios 2022. All Rights Reserved.
Tatiana Maslany is perfectly cast as Jennifer Walters AKA She-Hulk. She has sensational chemistry with almost everyone else, especially Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner AKA the Hulk. She brings a charming cheekiness to the role, and she can break the fourth wall with the best of them (cough Deadpool cough). She’s instantly likeable and will definitely hold her own against anyone from the MCU. Her strong and independent personality, as well as brand of feminism, makes me believe that not even Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark would have been able to out-snark her. Definitely another fan-favourite in the works right here.
Each episode in She-Hulk is only around 30+ minutes or less in duration, which is similar to WandaVision in that they both feature nine episodes in their first seasons. While that sounds sitcom-like in length, it actually makes She-Hulk even better, as each episode is tightly-paced and has no filler. Also, while some shows like Hawkeye and Loki saved their surprises for nearer the end of their first seasons, She-Hulk hits you hard with all that stuff from the very first episode, and it doesn’t let up. None of the four episodes we watched felt boring; something exciting always happens.
Plus, sitcom-length episodes don’t mean that they have to look like sitcoms. The production value in She-Hulk is extremely high, and don’t worry, the visuals effects for the finished product looks great, especially She-Hulk herself. Those early trailers did her a disservice.All that being said, She-Hulk feels the most MCU-like, in that viewers will appreciate a lot of its easter eggs and jokes better if they’re familiar with their MCU lore. In addition, this goes for the meta jokes and breaking-the-fourth-wall elements as well. She-Hulk is the complete opposite of something like Moon Knight, as it’s heavily tied to the MCU with its references. I’m not saying that there’s a gatekeeping barrier to She-Hulk but it’s an even better show if you know your stuff.
Incredible She-Hulk
Tim Roth as Abomination/Emil Blonsky in Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2022 MARVEL.
She-Hulk might well be one of the best MCU Disney+ series after it finishes its initial nine episodes. I’m definitely excited to see more of what is turning out to be my favourite MCU series to date (for reference, my previous fave was either The Falcon And The Winter Soldier or WandaVision). Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters is going to be the next MCU icon.
In the meantime, check out my interview with She-Hulk head writer and showrunner Jessica Gao in the video below, or head on over here to read the written article.
FINAL SCORE: 90/100
We received an early screener of She-Hulk Attorney At Law courtesy of Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia. The first episode of Ms. Marvel is slated to premiere on 18 August 2022 on Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia.


Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence Mobile Game Announced By Ubisoft

Ubisoft has announced Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence, a new free-to-play, third-person shooter RPG mobile game from the Tom Clancy’s The Division franchise. Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence is a canon opus featuring a new storyline, different classes and challenging enemy factions. The game will be available for iOS and Android devices on the App Store and Google Play.
Players can now sign up for a chance to participate in upcoming tests at thedivisionresurgence.com.
In Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence, players will see a new and independent storyline set in a vast open world where they will be free to roam around an outstandingly detailed urban environment with stunning graphics. The game is playable solo or co-op with a variety of PvE activities, from story missions to world activities. This new chapter builds on all the original game modes, while bringing new gear and weapons to try out.
Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence takes place in a contemporary post-crisis New York City and offers a unique perspective on key story events that have taken place in Tom Clancy’s The Division and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. Chaos continues to wreak havoc in New York City, and as first-wave agents representing the Strategic Homeland Division, players will be tasked to protect civilians against hostile factions and help them build a better future. Players will discover new characters with deep backstories and powerful enemies with challenging abilities.
Players can customize their characters by collecting and upgrading their gear to take on any threat they may encounter. As they level up and improve their skills, players will unlock new specializations with unique signature weapons and gadgets that they can swap at any time. This new strategic element will allow players to try new abilities and find the best co-op synergy with fellow Division agents, all at their fingertips.
Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence is being developed and optimized for mobile platforms, with controls and a user interface tailored to ensure a smooth experience on handheld devices for veteran and newcomer players to the franchise alike.
Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence is one of many new content as part of The Division Universe, which was announced by Ubisoft back in May 2021.
In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


Spellbinding Anime/Manga Jujutsu Kaisen Gets Uniqlo T-Shirt Line This June

The latest shonen craze, Jujutsu Kaisen, is getting its characters and premise on Uniqlo t-shirts next month.
Uniqlo will be releasing its line of Jujutsu Kaisen t-shirts in early June 2021 in Singapore and Southeast Asian. Each t-shirt will cost S$19.90 for adults.
Check out the designs below, ranging from main character Yuji Itadori to the Shikigami curse that’s iconic to the series.

Jujutsu Kaisen is a manga about high school student Yuji Itadori as he joins a secret organization of Jujutsu Sorcerers to kill off a powerful Curse named Sukuna. It’s a battle manga focused on a non-magician type guy battling against magic users; we heard it’s quite a wild ride.