Borderlands 3 Co-Op Partners Won’t Have To Compete For Loot This Time

Ever since Gearbox Software announced Borderlands 3 around two weeks ago, fans have been hungry for every new detail or piece of information. It’s going to be the first mainline current-gen title in the franchise after all, and expectations are riding high.
In a recent post on PlayStation Blog, Gearbox Software Art Director Scott Kester revealed several improvements that will be incorporated in Borderlands 3. Co-op in the upcoming game will receive much-needed quality-of-life updates, including:

Regardless of your respective levels or mission progress, you and your friends can play together online or on the couch (yes, apparently there will be split-screen local multiplayer as well).
Both you and your friends will be able to deal “a meaningful amount of damage”.
Each player will receive their own discrete loot stream so you don’t have to worry about someone stealing that loot you have your eyes on.
However, players can also opt for the classic Borderlands co-op style if they prefer, where loot is shared and matchmaking are more restrictive

Borderlands 3 is slated to release for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC (timed Epic Games Store exclusivity) on 13 September 2019. A Borderlands 3 gameplay reveal event will be happening on 1 May 2019, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, you can rewatch the announcement trailer below for now.
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TGS 2019: The New Gungrave Sequel Looks Awesome

Last year, Gungrave fans (all 14 of them) around the world were surprised to see the series break its 14 year hiatus through Gungrave VR. Unfortunately, it was found to be a wonky mess that was barely playable.
Iggymob and Red Entertainment isn’t giving up just yet. The upcoming sequel Gungrave G.O.R.E. has just gotten a new trailer and this time it looks a lot more promising compared to any of its successors.
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Fans of the series will immediately note that Bunji “Madman” Kagashira is back again and this would be his second resurrection after first dying in the anime and then once more in Gungrave: Overdose.
The game’s mix of gunplay and melee moves reminds me of a slower Devil May Cry and maybe that’s not a bad thing. The ability to transition between using the Cerberus dual pistols, Grave’s huge coffin rifle, and other weapons will definitely be an interesting mechanic.
New character in the series, Cheni Quartz Angel.
Gungrave G.O.R.E. will be released in winter 2019 exclusively for the PS4. For more information and news, stay tuned!


Disney Plus Details Revealed, Including New Marvel And Star Wars Content

The Walt Disney Company has finally revealed not only the release date and pricing for their exclusive streaming service Disney Plus but also much of the new content releasing on the platform, including a lot of Marvel and Star Wars stuff.
Disney’s Netflix competitor will release on 12 November 2019 at a starting price of $6.99 per month in the U.S., with a wider global rollout to follow over the next two years. In fact, Disney promised that each major region in the world will receive Disney Plus in that span of time.
Disney Plus will also allow downloading so that all content on the service can be accessed even when the user is offline. In a move that emulates Netflix, it will feature a choice of Disney avatars for the user’s profile, with customized settings and tailored content according to your unique personalizations.
With over 500 movies from the Disney library and around 7,500 episodes of Disney TV slated to be accessible in its first year, check out some of the confirmed content coming to Disney Plus at launch:

WandaVision: A live-action series starring Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany as Vision.
The Falcon And The Winter Soldier: A live-action series starring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Falcon and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier.
Loki: A live-action series starring Tom Hiddleston as the God of Mischief himself.
Marvel’s What If…?: An animated series taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, where each episode will explore a pivotal moment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and turn it on its head, leading the audience into uncharted territory.
The Mandalorian: The first-ever live-action Star Wars series.
All of Pixar‘s animated movies and shorts
Live-action adaptation of animated classic The Lady And The Tramp
More than 250 hours of Nat Geo content
A new The Phineas And Ferb Movie
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

There’s obviously a lot more where that came from, but it still seems like Disney Plus will be a force to be reckoned with when it eventually launches later this year. For a glimpse of what the Disney Plus Hub UI looks like, Disney CEO Robert Iger shared this on Twitter:

Thrilled to share a first look at Disney+ with you! pic.twitter.com/iiqjFjaNra
â€” Robert Iger (@RobertIger) April 11, 2019


Paper Rex Add Something To Their VALORANT Roster

Paper Rex, the Singaporean esports organisation, has announced that Ilia “something” Petrov has officially signed with them. The 21-year-old Russian star had previously represented Sengoku Gaming from Japan over the past year, but he will soon be flying to Seoul, South Korea, to join the rest of the Paper Rex team. However, his eligibility to play is subject to approval by Riot Games.
Harley Örvall, Chief Gaming Officer of Paper Rex, told VALO2ASIA that they have been keeping a close eye on Ilia’s recent performances and have been impressed with his exceptional play as a duelist. While they plan to maintain their current roster composition, they will experiment with compositions and give their coach, Alexandre “alecks” Sallé, the option to field the players he thinks are best suited for a certain match-up.

After several reports came out over the past month about the big move between Paper Rex and Sengoku Gaming superstar, it comes as little to no surprise that something has joined Paper Rex. something has been considered one of the brightest prospects emerging from the VCL Japan circuit, and his performance with Sengoku Gaming has been outstanding. He averaged a team-leading 306 ACS over 34 maps in the past three months and dominated across several key statistics in his latest campaign at VCL Japan Split 1.

We have something to show you. #WGAMING #pprxteam pic.twitter.com/jIykYDunJ9
— Paper Rex (@pprxteam) March 22, 2023

This move has the potential to bolster Paper Rex’s already massive firepower even further and provide them with an even greater competitive edge over other teams in the Pacific League. For something, joining Paper Rex is a significant step as he will now be playing at his highest level yet in one of the VCT Pacific partnered teams. Meanwhile, Paper Rex is hoping that his arrival will propel the team to new heights as they gear up for their busy schedule ahead, which includes an upcoming appearance in the VCT Pacific League.


Apex Legends Had More Twitch Views Than Fortnite

Apex Legends was released out of nowhere on 4 February. No one was expecting that kind of release from Respawn and EA. Even Fortnite didn’t expect that and therefore did not hold their fort as Apex Legends stole Fortnite‘s crown as #1 game on Twitch (by total live hours watched).
As a matter of fact, Apex Legends was viewed live on Twitch for an impressive 122.1 million hours in February, compared to Fortniteâ€™s 82.76 million hours.
Apex Legends Leaps to Number 1 in its Launch Month
According to the data provided by Newzoo, is the first time any recently released game has shot to the top of Twitch’s monthly live viewership ranking, outperforming some of the biggest titles in gaming. Respawn’s approach of using streamers to promote the game resulted in 122.1 million hours of live viewership, with 657K max concurrent viewers.
Shroud alone generated about 10% of the game’s live viewership on Twitch, with 14.0 million hours.
Sky High But Stabilising
With an average viewer count of 210k at any given time in February, the numbers are starting to decline, but the stabilisation is expected.
The gameâ€™s initial strong performance was bolstered by the hype and virality of a surprise release, with top streamers helping spread the word. Since then, the hype has been dying down somewhat.
Although Apex Legends and Fortnite are direct competitors, we must keep in mind that Fortnite’s rise was gradual, taking its course over a few months. Whereas Apex Legends bloomed instantly.

Based on the graph, the viewership of Apex Legends shot up starting from 4 February while Fortnite‘s views dropped. However, Fortnite has a spike in viewership around 24 February thanks to the launch of Season 8. We will expect Apex Legends to have the same effect since the first season is starting tomorrow.
Streamers Attract Viewers for Apex Legends Esports
The Twitch Rivals Apex Legends tournament held on Feb 12 and Feb 19, also helped viewership remain high throughout the month. In addition to the official Twitch Rivals channel, the competing streamers also broadcasted the event from their own channels.
This generated 4.6 million hours of viewership with 85% of that coming from streamers’ channels. Shroud garnered 880k hours, while the official Twitch Rival channel on generated half of that, clocking at 449k.
Apex Legends Disrupted The Twitch Ecosystem
With its high viewership, standing at #1, it’s impossible to say that it didn’t leave an impact towards other games.
Let’s see how it affected the other games.

Its direct competitor, Fortnite, dropped to #3.
Baptiste’s release caused Overwatch to rise one position to #6.
PUBG fell three positions, ending at #8.
PUBG Mobile, however, rose to #2, beating its full-version cousin.
Garena Free Fire taking the #6.
Arena of Valor re-entering the top 10 at #9.
Standoff 2 stands at #10.


Overwatch Embraces Romance of the Three Kingdoms for This Year’s Chinese New Year Event

Overwatch is back with the Chinese New Year limited-time event this year. In 2017, we got a Journey to the West theme while last year was the four elements. This time around, the folks at Blizzard went full on with 14th-centuryÂ historical novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
So far, they’ve revealed three highly-detailed skins for Reaper, Hanzo, and Reinhardt respectively; all inspired by characters featured in the novel which is set in the years towards the end of the Han dynasty – each with a story befitting of the heroes that are set to don the skins.
Let’s get on to this quick history lesson. The first one to be revealed was Reaper in his ‘LÃ¼ Bu’ skin.

New year, new me.
Make your own luck this year as LÃœ BU REAPER!
Overwatch Lunar New Year begins January 24. pic.twitter.com/jIJc1505Ys
â€” Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) January 19, 2019
In the novel, LÃ¼ Bu was a military general and warlord who lived during the lateÂ Eastern Han dynastyÂ ofÂ Imperial China. Originally a minor subordinate to a warlord Ding Yuan during that period, LÃ¼ Bu, like Reaper, betrayed his comrades – killing Ding and later on, several others en route to his rise to prominence. While he’s known to be a mighty warrior, he frequently betrays his allies. Classic Gabriel Reyes behaviour that.
Next up is Huang Zhong Hanzo.

Marked by the dragon.
Snipe down flag runners as HUANG ZHONG HANZO.
Overwatch Lunar New Year begins January 24. pic.twitter.com/Zbys5YfWCO
â€” Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) January 20, 2019
A master military strategist, Huang Zhong served as one of the Five Tiger Generals under the warlord Liu Bei and is best known for his victory at the Battle of Mount Dingjun. Based on our quick research, Huang Zhong seemed to lead a noble life with a stacked military career.
Unlike LÃ¼ Bu whose personality somewhat resembled Reaper, we struggled to find any parallels between Huang Zhong and Hanzo – save for their names which roll off the tongue in a similar manner.
We seriously doubt that Hanzo mains using the Huang Zhong skin would have any improvements in the tactical thinking department. They will be killed multiple times while trying to attempt that six-kill dragon ult.
Finally, we have ‘Peerless Beard’ Geezer.

Respect your elders!
Share your wisdom on Capture the Flag traditions as GUAN YU REINHARDT.
Overwatch Lunar New Year begins January 24. pic.twitter.com/cHdGpq5sex
â€” Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) January 21, 2019
Just like Huang Zhong, Guan Yu also served as one of the Five Tiger Generals under Liu Bei. You probably have seen his representation many times over in pop culture or Dynasty Warrior games – he’s the huge dude in green armour sporting a majestic beard while lugging around an equally majestic looking glaive – the Green Dragon Crescent Blade.
Oft portrayed to be a kind yet reliable fighter – we can’t think of a better Overwatch hero to embody this character and in our books, is the best looking one of the three revealed so far.
The Overwatch Year of the Pig timed event starts 24th January 2019.
* We’ll be honest with you; we aren’t experts in Romance of the Three Kingdoms (or any forms of romance in that matter) – so we’d really appreciate if you can inform us of any mistakes or misinterpreted information shared regarding the classic novel.Â

So which one is your favourite Chinese New Year Overwatch hero skin? Which historical figure you’d love to see embodied next? Sound off in the comments section below.


AESF Opens First SEA Regional Office In Bangkok

The Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) is going to host its first ever e-Masters esports circuit this year. Countries throughout Asia will be sending representatives so it’s only appropriate that AESF opens a regional office here in Southeast Asia.
AESF director general Sebastian Lau (middle) and TESF president Santhi Lothong (right).
The AESF has announced that its first regional office in the Southeast Asian region will be situated in Bangkok, Thailand. AESF director general Sebastian Lau cites that Bangkok was chosen was for geographical reasons and also thanks to the great support shown by Thailand E-Sports Federation (TESF).

“We at the TESF are very happy of AESFâ€™s recognition of our commitment and support for the greater cause of developing esports in Asia.”
– Santhi Lothong, TESF president
To serve its role as the epicenter of esports in SEA, the regional office will be launching its first IP called the SEA Amateur League. No details have been revealed yet but is aimed to be a “stepping stone for aspiring esports athletes aiming to break into the professional scene”.

Other exciting details about the upcoming AESF e-Masters were also shared. In the spirit of broadening the scope of esports, the tournament will also feature Drone Racing. Wanraya Wannapong, the world’s first female Drone Racing champion will be attending the event.
The AESF e-Masters Chengdu 2020 will run from 22 February to 1 March 2020. Games that will be competed at the event include League of Legends, Pro Evolution Soccer, Arena of Valor, and Warcraft III. The total prize money for the entire tournament amounts to US$710,000.
You can read the AESF’s official announcement here.


You’ll Need To Use Two Factor Authentication For Free Epic Games Store Titles…

Epic Games recently announced that you’ll need to use two factor authentication to claim free games on the platform. This mandate starts now and will last until 21st May.
The requirement is to encourage users to activate it voluntarily. Here’s the official word:

“We are making this change in an effort to encourage our players to take steps to strengthen their Epic account security. We understand that this is a minor inconvenience for some, but we want to provide the best possible solutions to protect your Epic account.”

As fans of having extra security around, especially at a point in time where everything has to be done online and digitally, this is a good idea. It’s only going to cost you a bit more of your time and you’ll need to bring in your smartphone, but it may help save your privacy.
Speaking of free games, you can get For The King, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Crashlands for free right now on Epic Games.


Tekken 7 Sales Top 9 Million

It’s been five years since the release of Tekken 7, and it’s still going strong until today.
Bandai Namco’s own Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada announced that Tekken 7’s total sales has surpassed 9 million copies. He also mentioned that the entire series has surpassed 53 million units total.

"TEKKEN7" had achieved Over 9 million sales (The highest record in the series).and Recorded Over 53 million copies sales for the series.
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— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) June 1, 2022

For more on Tekken 7 and its not-so-hot online network play, check out our Tekken-related stories.


Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion Mod Brings Back Original Voice Cast

If you miss the original voice cast for nostalgic purposes, there’s actually a Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion mod out there for the PC version of the game that restores the original voices from the 2007 PSP version. The mode was uploaded by a modder named Svenchu on Nexus Mods.
The Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion mod restores the original voices for Zack, Cloud, Sephiroth, Aerith, and Genesis. However, it doesn’t cover all the voice acting, since the remake has full voice acting while the original did not. Svenchu is currently working on removing the additional voice acting for specific cutscenes to fully recreate the authentic PSP experience, as well as replacing voice combat sound and dialogue with the original versions.
Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion is available now for the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Check out our review of the game here.


The Mass Effect Trilogy Cast Will Assemble On N7 Day 2020

Several of the voice cast from BioWare’s Mass Effect trilogy are reuniting for a special panel in celebration of N7 Day 2020, which will take place on 7 November 2020.
Both the male and female voices of protagonist Commander Shepard, Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale respectively, posted about the upcoming event on Twitter.

I'll be joining my #masseffect cast mates @jhaletweets @RaphaelSbarge @missalihillis @courtenaytaylor @blumspew @kimberlydbrooks @AlixWiltonRegan @wlsalyers @MrDCDouglas plus devs @KarinWeekes @PatrickWeekes for a special #N7Day event Sat 11/7 @ 11AM PST! Stay tuned for the link! pic.twitter.com/ziISB0lJed— Mark Meer (@Mark_Meer) October 30, 2020

#MassEffect #N7 day ANNOUNCEMENT!@Mark_Meer @blumspew @kimberlydbrooks @RaphaelSbarge @courtenaytaylor @AlixWiltonRegan @wlsalyers @KarinWeekes @PatrickWeekes @MrDCDouglas @missalihillis & I are doing a very special panel 2 celebrate #N7 day Sat11/7 11am PSTstay tuned for link— Jennifer Hale (@jhaletweets) October 30, 2020

They also revealed that they’ll be joined by voice cast members of the Mass Effect trilogy, along with Mass Effect developers Karin Weekes and Patrick Weekes.
The cast line-up (so far) includes Raphael Sbarge (Kaiden Alenko), Kimberly Brooks (Ashley Williams), Courtney Taylor (Jack), Alix Wilton Regan (Traynor), William Salyers (Mordin Solus), D.C. Douglas (Legion), Ali Hillis (Liara T’Soni), and Steve Blum (Grunt).
The panel will take place at 11am PST on 7 November 2020 (which is 3am GMT+8 on 8 November 2020 for Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia). The link to the event will be revealed soon.
Mass Effect fans will know that the annual N7 Day is a time of celebration for their beloved franchise. However, since the release of the mediocre and disappointing Mass Effect Andromeda in 2017, fans have had little to celebrate.
It’s no wonder then, that this upcoming panel consists of only the voice cast members from the Mass Effect trilogy. Were the Mass Effect Andromeda voice cast even invited?
It’ll probably be embarrassing for them to show up even if they were (not that it was their fault that the game turned out to be bad in the first place, we have BioWare and EA to blame for that).
What’s most exciting about the special N7 Day panel is that it would be the perfect opportunity to finally officially announce the heavily-rumoured Mass Effect trilogy remaster.
We’ll have to wait and see what’s in store, Mass Effect fans.


Far Cry 6 Unique Weapons Location Guide

Far Cry 6 boasts a number of weapons you can customize in your open-world first-person guerilla warfare and liberation gameplay. Of course, most of them are well-hidden within the jungles and cityscapes of Yara.
Most of the regular customizable weapons can be found in FND caches located in military-controlled zones; either that or can be purchased in the Guerilla Garrison you can build in each major encampment in each of Yara’s main regions. The ones you want to collect and treasure, however, are Unique Weapons.
Each of these Unique Weapons have special properties be it fast reloading, ballistics rounds, high fire rate, or all-around cool weapon skins and design.
Here’s a quick list of how to find Far Cry 6’s Unique Weapons from each gun category (Rifles to Launchers). This list is still being updated as the game just launched and it’s rather big.
Unique Rifles
Death Rites

2-Star Rifle. All-rounder, mid to long-range, high recoil.
Find it in Maldito.
Fuck AntÃ³n
2-Star Rifle. All-rounder, mid to long-range, high recoil.
Use Chorizo the Amigo to help search for it.
Viva Libertad!
2-Star Rifle. All-rounder, mid to long-range, high recoil.
Search it in the Punto Norte Lighthouse in Prado Meadows.
Camo Quinceanera
2-Star Rifle. High damage, mid-range, requires precise aiming and timing.
Complete the Treasure Hunt “A Rising Tide” in Robustas Hills to get this weapon.
Sharkbite

2-Star Rifle. Pick your shots, mid to long-range, very stable
Search the Roca Pequena Sat Station in Fernando Valley.
Noblesse Oblige
2-Star Rifle. Pick your shots, mid to long-range, very stable.
Search the Museum of the False Revolution in Isabel Steppes.
One Ping Only
3-Star Rifle. All-rounder, built-in suppressor, mid to long-range, high recoil.
Complete the operation “The Lion’s Den”.
Vaya Con Dios

3-Star Rifle. All-rounder, mid to long-range, high recoil.
Search Gabriel Castillo Airport in Mirador Cape.
Surf & Turf
3-Star Rifle. Pick your shots, mid to long-range, very stable.
Complete the Treasure Hunt “Crocodile Tears” in Cobre Shores. You can get treasure hunt details from random guerilla buddies of yours.
Hi-Fi

3-Star Rifle. All-rounder, mid to long-range, high recoil. Features Blast Rounds, Canted Sight, Tactical Sight, Gut Wrencher Mod, and Preloader Mod.
Complete one of the story operations in Valle De Oro.
Urushi
4-Star Rifle. High damage, mid-range, requires precise aiming and timing.
Search the shipping yards in Esperanza.
Zona-51
4-Star Rifle. All-rounder, mid to long-range, high recoil.
Search the La Divinidad Cathedral in Old Pueblo.

Unique Submachine Guns
Iron Curtain

2-Star SMG.
Search the waters near El Tigre Dormido Hotel in Cape Santa Maria.
Turn of the Century
2-Star SMG.
Search Resplandor Agriculture in Palma Forest.
Carriage Carnage
2-Star SMG. Easy handling, mid-range, full auto, low damage.
Search the destroyed railway bridge new at the Castillo National Zoo.
Streamline Moderne

2-Star SMG. Easy handling, mid-range, full auto, low damage.
Search the FND 2nd Armored Division in Palma Forest.
DIY Death
2-Star SMG. Easy handling, mid-range, full auto, low death.
Search Concepcion.
SMG-Issimo

2-Star SMG. Easy handling, mid-range, full auto, low damage. Features Incendiary rounds, a silencer, and a Reload All mod. Found in La Raja Bar near Caverna River in Madrugada.
The Heroic End
3-Star SMG. Easy handling, mid-range, full auto, low damage. Looks like a golden Tommy gun
Search The People’s Pride Clinic in Dorada Cove.

Unique Light Machine Gun
Sink Or Swim

2-Star LMG. Unrelenting firepower, mid-range, unwieldy, shoot from the hip.
Search shipwrecks in the water near Barriga.
Impact Driver
3-Star LMG. Unrelenting firepower, mid-range, unwieldy, shoot from the hip.
Search the Cancletas Resoirt in Muerte Point.
Crackle & Pop

4-Star LMG. Unrelenting firepower, mid-range, unwieldy, shoot from the hip. Features Blast Rounds, Spectre Sights, fast reloading mod, and Headshot Supremo mod.
Found in El Rayo Cinema at Esperanza (north of the island).

Unique Sniper Rifle
El Depredador
2-Star sniper rifle. High precision, long-range, rewards patience.
Build and upgrade the Hunting Lodge Guerilla Camp facility.
Sobek Special

3-Star sniper rifle. Features Blast Rounds, large sniper scope, canted reflex sight, Reload All mod, and Headshot Supremo mod.
Complete the treasure hunt quest “Cache Money” to get this gun. It’s at the east of Aguas Lindas, just before the west Esperanza main city checkpoint.
Double Clutch
3-Star sniper rifle. High precision, long-range, rewards patience.
Complete a Gran Premio Race to win this gun.
El Tirano

3-Star sniper rifle. High precision, long-range, rewards patience.
Search the Escilia Fort in Ventosa Peninsula.
The Transubstantiator
3-Star sniper rifle. High precision, long-range, rewards patience.
Search the True Yaran Academy in Cielo Gardens.
Kobracon

4-Star sniper rifle. High precision, long-range, rewards patience. Features a High-Powered Scope and Blast Rounds.
Part of the pre-order DLC for the game.

Unique Shotgun
Humidora
2-Star shotgun. Devastating at short range, imprecise at long range.
Search the Punto Este Lighthouse in Sagrado.
El Rubi

2-Star shotgun. Devastating at short range, imprecise at long range.
Search this gun at the Torre Del Leon.
Ciervo Macho
2-Star shotgun. Devastating at short range, imprecise at long range.
Build and upgrade the Hunting Lodge Guerrilla Camp facility to get this weapon.
The True Loyalist
2-Star shotgun. Devastating at short range, imprecise at long range.
Search the Gran Finca Power Station in Cielo Gardens for this gun.
Excavation Execution

3-Star shotgun. High damage, mid-range, requires precise aiming and timing.
Complete the Treasure Hunt “The Long Drop” in Catalina Ridge.
Supercharger

3-Star shotgun. Devastating at short range, imprecise at long range.
Search the GDP Oil Platform in Cobre Shores.
Com.Pew.Ter

3-Star shotgun. Devastating at short range, imprecise at long range. Features fast rate of fire, huge magazine, and fast partial reload mod.
Find this gun in Bandido Escarpment in Noventarmas, at Valle De Oro.

Unique Bow
Bullseye

2-Star bow. Silent, mid to long-range, longer draw for higher damage.
Search the jungles near Lapida Mogote.
El Capirote

2-Star bow. Features Precision Arrows, Reflex Bow Sight, and Beast Master mod.
Build the Hunting Lodge Guerilla Camp facility to get this weapon for free.

Unique Launchers
La Guaracha

2-Star Rocket Launcher. Rocket-propelled, explosive impact, mid-to-long-range, anti-vehicle. Features the Gunslinger Mod and Press Your Advantage mod (improves weapon damage to enemies at low health).
El Caballero

3-Star grenade launcher. Lobbed projectile, explosive impact, mid to long-range, lead your targets.
Search the F.I Escudo Steel Plant in Cobre Shores.
La Petite Mort

4-Star grenade launcher. Lobbed projectile, explosive impact, mid to long-range, lead your targets.
Complete the Treasure Hunt “Sword-Crossed Lovers” in Muerte Point.
Into Orbit

4-Star rocket launcher. Rocket-propelled, explosive impact, mid to long-range, anti-vehicle.
Complete the Treasure Hunt “Liquid Courage” in Del Toro Port.


The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Is Coming To Next-Gen Consoles

German developer Daedalic Entertainment initially announced The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum back in March 2019, with little to no information about the game. Almost a year later, now we know that that upcoming game will be releasing on next-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X as well.
This was confirmed by Daedalic Entertainment in an interview with Edge magazine (via IGN). They also revealed that Gollum himself won’t be modelled after the popular Andy Serkis version in the iconic Peter Jackson trilogy. Instead, he will be designed from scratch for the game.
Art director Mathias Fischer said:

â€œTolkien didnâ€™t give a size reference for Gollum, to begin with.
So in the first illustrations, heâ€™s gigantic! Heâ€™s like a monster emerging from the swamp.â€

Players should also expect the Nazgul to appear, and the gameplay in The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum to feature stealth gameplay, a dual-personality mechanic, huge levels, and less focus on violence.
Game designer Martin Wilkes said:

â€œItâ€™s not just choosing to be SmÃ©agol or Gollum, because for Gollum as an entity itâ€™s not that easy.
Each personality is being attacked by the other; each has to defend himself.
You will have maybe two, three or four conflicts per chapter that lead to a final decision point.
And at this final decision point, it will be harder to pick SmÃ©agol, for example, if youâ€™ve always fought for the Gollum side before.â€

The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum is slated to release sometime in 2021.


Call of Duty: Modern Warfare For PC Will Have Uncapped Frame Rate & FOV Slider; Crossplay For All

We’re in a great age of multiplayer gaming where a PC player can opt to fight against his console brethren. Good to see Activision and Infinity Ward keeping up with the times; Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will feature crossplay amongst other features.
Some details about the touted long-time coming crossplay option: the PC version will feature that option with theÂ  PS4 and Xbox One versions. According to the game’s multiplayer design director Joe Cecot, the games will be matchmaking by peripheral. So if you are a keyboard player, you will fight with keyboard players. If you are a console gamer and you play on a gamepad , you can opt-in. Just one fair caveat: you cannot change controllers/peripherals mid-match; it’s locked once you begin searching.
PC master race peeps will be pleased to know that the game will have uncapped frame rate and an FOV slider that will work well with the game’s widescreen and multi-monitor support. This should also go without saying, but the game will have customizable controls that “encompass rebindable inputs, simplified key binding, and unspecified advanced mouse options.”
Just one itty-bitty thing: the PC version is available via Battle.net. Not sure if that will irk some of you.
You probably want to see how it all plays out in motion. Check out the multiplayer gameplay courtesy of DualShockers. We’ve got night vision mode, 20v20 Ground War, and more!

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will be out 25th October.


Borderlands 3’s Arms Race Is Part Reality Murder Show, Part Co-Op Roguelike

Gearbox just revealed its upcoming new mode Arms Race, which will be part of the Borderlands 3 Designer’s Cut second Season Pass DLC. And if you like challenging PvE efforts done in the guise of a game show, you’ll love this.
Basically, your Vault Hunter gets dropped into a new combat zone without his or her weapons & whatnot. Billed as a fast-paced roguelike experience, you have to start from scratch, finding any weapon or shield to fight off random enemies in a wide-as-heck map, avoid the Murdercane that hurts you if you stand outside of the safe zones of the map, and then kill the stage’s boss to win the round. Also, skill trees are disabled so that everyone in the group is on equal footing.
You’ll earn Legendary loot exclusive to this mode, but to keep things fair, you can’t use it during a bout. Instead, you can deposit it in an extraction point; if you don’t do this, you’ll lose it if you die. And if you die, you start all the way from the beginning. That’s where the roguelike bit comes in.

The best part? The murder game show is hosted by Borderlands 2’s gunzerker Salvador and soldier Axton. They’re be providing colour commentary as you’re fighting for your life. We’ll say this: this mode is sure to make you appreciate green and blue weapons since they can make a huge difference between life and death.
The Designer’s Cut Season Pass 2 DLC will also come with a new set of four Multiverse Final Form cosmetic packs; check out how they look on each Vault Hunter below.

And of course, the Designer’s Cut DLC will introduce the fourth new purple skill tree for each Vault Hunter. Check out our breakdown of the new skills here. We’ll be talking about Borderlands 3’s Arms Race next week, so watch this space.


Splatoon 2 Gets New Album Featuring Off The Hookâ€™s Concerts And More

Splatoon 2 is one of Nintendo’s mainstay on the Switch console, so it’s no surprise that it’s getting a new soundtrack, featuring high-quality recordings of Off the Hookâ€™s solo concert in Japan. There will also be extras such as some songs added in Ver. 4.0 that have not gotten official releases yet.
The soundtrack album is officially named â€˜Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari â€“Tentalive-â€˜.
What’s interesting is that the concerts are mostly performed by holograms! Don’t believe me? Here, take a look at the video below.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxkKUbNnXKE?start=289&w=560&h=315]
The album also includes performances from the Squid Sisters concert from the NicoNico Chou Party back in 2016. This means that songs from Splatoon on Wii U, in their concert arrangements, will also be available in high-quality.
Octoling villain DJ Octavio will also be present and has created a special medley featuring songs from Splatoon and Splatoon 2â€™s Hero Mode campaigns.
Here’s the entire album’s track listing;
Off the Hook 1st Live

Opening~MC1
Inkoming!
Chip Damage
Entropical
Nasty Majesty
MC2
Acid Hues
Color Pulse
Muck Warfare
MC3
Shark Bytes
Into the Light
MC4
Fly Octo Fly
Ebb and Flow (Octo)

Ver. 4.0

Seasick
Kinetosis
Chopscrewey
Entropical
Frantic Aspic

Bonus (Chou Party 2016)

Opening~MC1
Inkopolis Evolution
Ink Me Up
MC2
Maritime Memory
Calamari Inkantation
High-Color Memorial Mixtape

There’s More!
The first-print versions of the soundtrack will include an extra Blu-ray disc containing the entire Off the Hook concert in video form. The sound quality is also enhanced to match the soundtrack release version. There is also a special recording focusing more on Pearl and Marinaâ€™s dances on stage.
Here’s a look at the front and back covers for the first- print version;

And here’s the cover for the standard edition;

Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari â€“Tentalive- releases on 24 July in Japan. So far, no pricing is in sight so stay tuned.
Splatoon 2 is already available on Nintendo Switch.


God Of War Comic Book Will Explore Events Before The PS4 Game

Dark Horse Comics have announced a new prequel comic miniseries to 2018’s God Of War, titled God Of War: Fallen God. While the PS4 exclusive featured Kratos in a new Nordic setting with a whole new pantheon of gods and monsters to slay, it did not explain how he arrived in the foreign land, or what heâ€™s been up to after events of 2010â€™s God of War 3.
God Of War: Fallen God will aim to bridge that gap and act as a prequel. It will be helmed by Chris Roberson (iZombie, God of War), drawn by artist Tony Parker (God of War, This Damned Band), coloured by Dan Jackson (The Strain, The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys), and lettered by John Roshell (Overwatch Anthology, Astro City).
You can check out the cover of the first issue by Dave Rapoza below.

According to ComicBook, the official description reads:

“God of War: Fallen God follows Kratos after conquering Zeus and thwarting Athena.
Believing himself to be finally free of his bondage, he sets sail for the desert in an attempt to distance himself from his home and his shame only to find his rage and guilt follow close behind.
Kratos rages against the one foe that has proven to be unconquerable, himself.
But a war against oneself is unwinnable, and only invites madness.”

The first issue of theÂ God of War: Fallen God comic book will release on 24 June 2020. It would be interesting to see how it will fill in the blanks of the incredible tale crafted by the folks at Sony Santa Monica.
Meanwhile, there are already several reports hinting at a potential sequel to 2018’s God of War, whether the sources areÂ game director Cory Barlog himselfÂ orÂ even a job listing.


Mobile Sandbox Game, Teardown Coming To PlayStation

Brace yourselves because Teardown, a seriously destructive game, is heading straight for the PlayStation 5! But hold your horses, folks, because the folks over at PlayStation haven’t spilt the beans on the official release date just yet.
Now, let’s dive into what makes Teardown so special. Get ready for fully destructible voxel environments that’ll blow your mind. We’re talking about a game that brings a realistic physical simulation of objects, debris, vehicles, water, fire, and smoke right to your fingertips. And if that’s not enough, how about having a whopping 17 different tools at your disposal? Picture yourself wielding everything from a sledgehammer and blow torch to guns and explosives. It’s an arsenal that’ll make your jaw drop.

Teardown doesn’t just offer mindless destruction, though. This game packs a punch with a campaign featuring 40 missions that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. You’ll follow an escalating storyline that’ll have you craving more action. And for those who prefer to go off the beaten path, there’s a sandbox mode where you can roam around and explore the various environments at your leisure.
But wait, there’s more! Teardown is all about freedom and creativity, offering extensive mod support and integration with Steam Workshop. You can truly make the game your own and shape the experience according to your wildest imagination.

According to the official Steam page, Teardown lets you plan the ultimate heist using your wits, brawn, and the world around you. The environment is fully interactive, allowing you to tear down walls with explosives or vehicles, creating shortcuts that nobody ever dreamt of. And if that’s not enough, you can stack objects, build structures, or even make use of floating objects to your advantage. Take your time, strategize, and craft the most efficient path through each level. The heist awaits, so get ready to pull off the perfect score!
So, I have to ask; Are you buzzing with excitement to dive into the chaotic world of Teardown on the magnificent PS5?


There’ll Be More Spider-Men and Spider-Women Swinging Into Cinemas Soon

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse isn’t even out yet and Sony is already planning to expand its web of interdimensional web-warriors. A sequel and an all-female spinoff are both reportedly in development, with their respective directors and writers already supposedly confirmed.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse sequel will be helmed by Joaquim Dos Santos, best known for Avatar: The Last Airbender and Netflix’s Voltron: Legendary Defender animated series.
The writer attached to the sequel is David Callaham, who worked on the story for 2014’s Godzilla and the upcoming Wonder Woman 1984 movie.
On the other hand, the all-female Spider-Verse spinoff will be directed by animation veteran Lauren Montgomery, whose past work includes Young Justice, The Legend of Korra, as well as many DC animated movies like Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, Batman: Year One, and more.
The script will be developed by Bek Smith, who has written several episodes of CBS’ television series Zoo.
Despite all this, we have received no details on what the sequel and all-female spinoff will entail, which is expected considering that Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse hasn’t even been released.
I can’t say much about the sequel until I’ve seen the upcoming first movie beforehand, but the all-female Spider-Verse spinoff seems to be full of potential. We could be seeing a team consisting of not only Spider-Gwen (who stars in Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse), but also other iconic Spider-Women like Silk, Spider-Girl (May ‘Mayday’ Parker), Spiderling (Annie May Parker, Anya Corazon, and more.
I’ll have to say about what to expect from Sony’s Spider-Verse in the future when Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse releases in cinemas on December 7, 2018. Until then, stay tuned on Kakuchopurei!
In the meantime, check out the latest Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse trailer below to tide you over until next week.
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Ghost Of Tsushima Malaysian Prices Revealed, Including Collector’s Edition

Sony Interactive EntertainmentÂ Singapore Private LimitedÂ (SIES)Â announced today thatÂ Ghost Of Tsushima will be released in Malaysia on 17 July 2020, same as the rest of the world.
Here are the Malaysian prices forÂ Ghost Of Tsushima:

Blu-ray Disc Standard Edition â€“ RM239
Digital Standard Edition â€“ RM239
Digital Deluxe Edition â€“ RM299
Collectorâ€™s Edition â€“ RM859

Pre-orders for the physical edition of the game begins today on 8 May 2020. Each pre-order will come with a limited edition Ghost of Tsushima Omamori Key Holder.

Ghost Of Tsushima Standard Edition (Blu-Ray Disc)

The Ghost Of Tsushima Standard Edition (Blu-Ray Disc) comes with the following digital content:

Ghost of Tsushima Digital Mini Soundtrack.
Ghost of Tsushima Jin Dynamic Theme.
Ghost of Tsushima Jin Avatar.

Ghost Of Tsushima Standard Edition (Digital)

The Ghost Of Tsushima Standard Edition (Digital) comes with the following digital content:

Ghost of Tsushima Digital Mini Soundtrack.
Ghost of Tsushima Jin Dynamic Theme.
Ghost of Tsushima Jin Avatar.

Ghost Of Tsushima Digital Deluxe Edition

The Ghost Of Tsushima Digital Deluxe Edition comes with the following digital content:

Ghost of Tsushima Digital Mini Soundtrack.
Ghost of Tsushima Jin Dynamic Theme.
Ghost of Tsushima Jin Avatar.
1 Technique Point.
Charm of Hachimanâ€™s Favour.
Hero of Tsushima Skin Set: Golden Mask, Body Armor, Sword Kit, Horse, Saddle.
Digital Mini Art Book by Dark Horse.
Directorâ€™s Commentary: The creative team sits down with a renowned Japanese historian to look at the world of Ghost of Tsushima and how it compares to the real-life events that inspired it.
Ghost of Tsushima Samurai Dynamic Theme.

Ghost Of Tsushima Collector’s Edition

The Ghost Of Tsushima Standard Edition comes with the following content:

Ghost of Tsushima Digital Mini Soundtrack.
Ghost of Tsushima Jin Dynamic Theme.
Ghost of Tsushima Jin Avatar.
Sakai Mask with Stand.
Cloth Map.
Sashimono (War Banner).
Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth).
SteelBook Case.
48-page Mini Art Book by Dark Horse.
1 Technique Point.
Charm of Hachimanâ€™s Favor.
Hero of Tsushima Skin Set: Golden Mask, Body Armor, Sword Kit, Horse,
Saddle.
Directorâ€™s Commentary: The creative team sits down with a renowned Japanese historian to look at the world of Ghost of Tsushima and how it compares to the real-life events that inspired it.
Ghost of Tsushima Samurai Dynamic Theme.

Head on over here for a list of official and authorized stores to start making your Ghost Of TsushimaÂ pre-orders now.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTNfgIAi3pY&w=560&h=315]


Two Battlefield Games Are Free To Claim On Amazon Prime

Battlefield 1 (2016) and Battlefield V (2018) will be given away for free on Amazon Prime Gaming.
Battlefield 1 is currently available to claim now until 4 August 2021, and Battlefield 5 will be free from 2 August until 1 October 2021. When you claim the games, you’ll receive an Origin code, and the games will be permanently yours.
In addition, EA alsoÂ recently confirmedÂ thatÂ Battlefield 2042Â will not feature a traditional single-player story campaign.
Battlefield 2042Â is slated to launch for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on 22 October 2021.


Everything We Know About Assassin’s Creed Valhalla So Far

Ubisoft has unveiled the world premiere of the first trailer for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. The four-minute cinematic trailer pretty much depicts the beginning of the conflict between the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons (England) in ninth-century England. However, it did not unveil any actual gameplay footage.
According to the official website, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla‘s main protagonist is named Eivor, a mighty Viking raider leading his clan from the harsh shores of Norway to build a new home in England during the Dark Ages.
What’s interesting is that there will a new raiding mechanic, where players can lead members of their clan in massive assaults against Saxon armies and fortresses. the website mentions being able to “launch lightning-fast surprise attacks from your longship to claim your enemiesâ€™ riches for your clan”.

Players will get a Viking longboat of their own, which can be customized. However, there won’t actually be any naval battles this time around, as the Vikings didn’t engage in much naval warfare.
Just like the eagles in previous games, a raven will act as the player’s animal companion, helping unlock the map and accomplish other stuff in the game. Speaking with Eurogamer, lead producer Julien LaferriÃ¨re confirmed that the game will not feature any multiplayer or co-op.
He also confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will continue the plot thread of the franchise’s First Civilization mythology, and the third official outing for present-day character Layla Hassan, who will also be playable in this game.

Another new mechanic is that players can grow and customize their own settlements by recruiting new clan members and building upgradable structures. For instance, they can obtain better troops by constructing barracks, improve weapons at the blacksmith, discover new customization options with a tattoo parlour, and more.
As Eivor, players can dual-wield axes, swords, and even shields. Surprisingly, there will even be some sort of dismemberment mechanic, though it is unknown as to how visceral and graphic it will be.
RPG mechanics and dialogue choices from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be returning, as well as the choice to choose between a male or female protagonist, both of whom will be named Eivor.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla‘s open-world will actually take place in Britain for the most part, with only the beginning of the game playable in Norway/Scandinavia.
In the trailer, Eivor can be seen in action, wielding the iconic Hidden Blade weapon against a big knight. In the heat of battle, he also witnesses a vision of what seems to be Odin himself standing beside a tree, which means that the Norse gods will probably be playing a pivotal role in the game’s story.
The Anglo-Saxon king in the trailer has been identified as King Aelfred, known in history as the man who united England for the first time after the Viking invasion. He will be the main antagonist of the game.

Earlier today, Ubisoft Montreal (who also developed Assassinâ€™s Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassinâ€™s Creed Origins) revealed that a total of 14 studios from around the world helped in co-developing Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, though they have yet to be identified at the time of writing.

Exciting! An immense congratulations to our studio warriors for all the good work and passion building to that reveal. Weâ€™d also like to thank the 14 co-dev studios all around the world. You know who you are, and weâ€™re thankful for your dedication! SkÃ l! pic.twitter.com/hBPpFZKkrP
â€” Ubisoft MontrÃ©al (@UbisoftMTL) April 29, 2020
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Editions & Pre-Order Bonuses

Just like previous games, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will have a season pass sold separately, with several editions to choose from. All editions of the game will come with a pre-order bonus of an additional mission titled ‘The Way of the Berserker’.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Gold Edition
It will come with the base game and the season pass.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Ultimate Edition
It will come with the base game, the season pass, and the ultimate pack, which includes exclusive customization content, like the Berserker Gear Pack, the Berserker Settlement Pack, the Berserker Longship Pack, and a set of Runes used to improve weapons and gear.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Collector’s Edition

It will come with everything included in the Ultimate edition, plus a replica of Eivor and her longship (30 cm height), a collector’s case, a steelbook, a numbered certificate of authenticity, a Viking statuette of Eivorr with his raven and Dane axe (5 cm high), exclusive lithographs, and a selected soundtrack.
However, this version will only be available on the Ubisoft store.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is slated to release sometime at the end of 2020 during the Holiday Season for the PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. In the meantime, check out the trailer below.
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GSC Cinemas Rolls Out New GSC Rewards Membership

Malaysian cinema chain Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) has rolled out its all-new cinema loyalty membership, GSC Rewards, which gives audiences more reasons to watch movies, dine, and shop at GSC. GSC Rewards lets customers earn 5 GSCoins for every RM1 spent at Aurum Theatre, GSC movie theatres, as well as JIN Gastrobar, Happy Food Co. cafés, Keepsake merchandise stores, as well as its website and mobile app.
Members who have previously signed up for an account on GSC’s website and mobile app can now activate GSC Rewards on either platform, simply by completing their details in their personal profile page on the website, or under the “Me” tab in the mobile app. New member sign-ups will automatically be enrolled into the GSC Rewards programme with no additional steps required.
To celebrate the launch of GSC Rewards, members are eligible to enjoy a host of promotions from now until 31 October 2022 including:

Free sign-up gift: For the month of August, new members can redeem a complimentary NESCAFÉ Chococino or regular popcorn at selected locations while stocks last
RM4 off tickets when you spend a minimum of RM35 and pay with Touch ‘n Go E-wallet
10% off Concessions when you spend a minimum of RM30 on F&B purchases online using the promo code “GSCR10”
30% off Happy Food Co. ready-to-eat snacks including Gourmet Popcorn or Crispy Salmon Skin when you purchase online with the promo code “GSCR30” or over the counter
10% off your total bill at JIN Gastrobar in Aurum Theatre, The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur or Aurum Theatre, The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey, Johor Bahru

With GSC Rewards, members will gain access to special perks and benefits including contests and giveaways, exclusive movie premieres, invite-only events, and instant rewards that they can access and enjoy from the GSC mobile app. GSC Rewards is free for life as long as members watch a movie or spend at GSC, which extends their GSCoins’ validity by 180 days from their last GSCoins-earning transaction.
At present, members can redeem a selection of movie tickets and F&B vouchers with their GSCoins. Offerings include:

NO.
REWARDS
GSCOINS REQUIRED

MOVIE TICKETS

1
ONE (1) Standard Ticket
2,000

2
ONE (1) Thematic Ticket for special halls / experiences e.g. GSC BIG, IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX, D-BOX, Onyx Cinema LED, Dolby Atmos
3,000

3
ONE (1) Getha Lux Suite Aurum Pass (JB)
8,000

4
ONE (1) Comfort Cabin / Escape Studio Aurum Pass
12,000

5
ONE (1) Getha Lux Suite Aurum Pass (KL)
16,000

F&B VOUCHERS

1
RM3 Off F&B Voucher
300

2
RM5 Off F&B Voucher
500

3
RM10 Off F&B Voucher
1,000

More information about GSC Rewards is available on GSC’s website at www.gsc.com.my and social media with the hashtag #JomRewards.


PSA: Epileptics Should Be Warned Ahead Of Cyberpunk 2077 Launch

A lot of recent modern games have improved leaps and bounds in terms of providing accessibility to gamers with disabilities. This includes colour-blind visual aids, easier difficulties, and more. However, the folks at CD Projekt Red must have overlooked one vital aspect of Cyberpunk 2077.
According to Game Informer’s Liana Ruppert, she suffered one major seizure and came close to experiencing several others in her playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077. Epileptics can be triggered by repeating blinking lights in rapid succession.
Ruppert mentions several parts of the game where epileptics should be careful of; including the following:
“A lot of red glitching animations” throughout the game.When walking into clubs and bars.When interacting with Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand, which will result in “a flickering pale blue glitch effect”.During braindance sequences (a mechanic which allows players to interface with memories of dead characters and replay them).
According to Ruppert, the braindance sequence is particularly dangerous, as it was seemingly designed to emulate the experience of an epileptic episode.
Until CD Projekt Red adds an option to turn these rapid blinking lights off (or at least decrease their intensity), those prone to seizures and epilepsy should take caution.
I just hope this article will help prevent unwanted incidents from happening to unsuspecting gamers.
Cyberpunk 2077 is slated to release for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia on 10 December 2020.
In the meantime, check outÂ the latest PC specs for the game here, orÂ head on over hereÂ for the contents of the gameâ€™s final Night City Wire live stream.


Crash Bandicoot Mobile Launches First On Android In Malaysia…

Malaysia loves marsupials, at least the fictional kind.
That’s what developer/publisher King assume as they recently soft-launched Crash Bandicoot Mobile to select users in Malaysia. It’s a small-scale playtest setting, but it may expand to more players over the coming weeks or months.
So what is Crash Bandicoot Mobile? It’s a “new kind of Crash adventure” that sees Crash and his sister Coco teaming up to take down nemesis Dr. Neo Cortex. In other words, it’s a third-person auto-run platformer with base-building time-wasting stuff and F2P currency-grinding mixed in.

At least, at a glance. We’ll let you know soon enough if this is like any other 3D F2P auto-run platformer in the mobile game market.


Street Fighter 6 Shows Off More Cinematic Super Arts & Critical Arts, From Lily To JP

Capcom has invited a ton of content creators and pro players in the USA to check out the final build of Street Fighter 6. And it’s a boatload!
We have videos of character breakdowns ranging from Lily to JP. Commentator Vicious, who is also featured as a VO commentator in Street Fighter 6, secured some Super Arts and Critical Arts for the remaining characters not on the beta: Lily, Manon, Marisa, Dhalsim, E.Honda, Blanka, JP, Cammy, Dee Jay, and Zangief.
It’s hard to pick a favourite since they’re all good-looking, but we’d go with Marisa’s Level 3/Critical superpunch and Manon’s Critical Art which has her humming while dancing her opponent to death.
Check them out below:

While you’re at it, here are some more gameplay vids of Street Fighter 6, be it supercuts or full matches.
Gameplay & Analysis

Clips & Funny Stuff

Cammy can pet the cat in Street Fighter 6.#cammy #SF6 #cat @CanYouPetTheCat pic.twitter.com/dl5EsogXDk
— Chris Moyse (@ChrisxMoyse) May 2, 2023


eRacing GP Will Be Part Of The SEA eSports Championships

Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA) have confirmed that eRacing GP will become one of the Competition titles of the South East Asia Esports Championship (SEA EC) to be held in January 2022. The competition will be known as the Z-Challenger eRacing GP by RaceRoom.
The VIRESA previously announced League of Legends: Wild Rift, Valorant and PUBG Mobile as team titles while eRacing GP, which will run on the RaceRoom sim racing platform, will be added as a competition title.
Mr. Viet Hung Do, General Secretary of VIRESA, emphasized that VIRESA always aims to diversify the competition contents, focuses on developing esports and digital sports activities, including the group of simulation subjects.
He said:
â€œEspecially in the 4.0 era, this orientation is necessary and suitable for the times. Through the inclusion of E-Racing in SEA EC 2021, VIRESA and other esports federations in Southeast Asia aspire to create new experiences and innovations for fans of esports and speed sports.”
Former Formula One driver and founder of eRacing GP, Alex Yoong, said:
â€œWe are honoured to be part of the South East Asia Esports Championship. We are also proud to continue our partnership with RaceRoom, the most popular simulator game in the region, with drivers having made the transition from virtual to reality through this game.â€

eRacing GP leader boards on RaceRoom for SEA EC will be open from 24 December 2021 to 2 January 2022.
RaceRoom’s Jason Chong added:
â€œRaceRoom is free to play and drivers will be encouraged to sign up through the online leader board. Drivers that make the final will also be invited to compete in the prestigious Challenger Cup held later in 2022.â€
The top two drivers from each Southeast Asian country will compete in the final on 9 January 2022 which will comprise an individual competition and a team competition. They will race in the Z-Challenger Audi RS3 in their national colours over three rounds on the day of the competition.
Winners will receive prize money from a pool of US$10,000 while fans of sim racing will be able to catch the finals live on eGG Network. Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia have confirmed their participation with more countries expected to sign up in the coming week.
Getting eRacing GP into the South East Asia Esports Championship was made possible by the Challenger Cup and the International Union of E-Motorsport (IEUM), who supported Yoongâ€™s bid to get sim racing into the SEA AC.
IUEM will be the sanctioning body and promotion partner of this event. They are an international eMotorsport community based in Europe, which emphasised promoting and organising professional e-Racing events across the regions.

Z-Challenger serves as the title sponsor of the SEAGames eSports championship this time, distributing the prize pool for the sim-racing competition. The main event in January will welcome 52 teams from 10 esports federations in Southeast Asia that will compete for a prize pool of US$140,000.


Overwatch League: San Francisco Shock Release Three Players

The San Francisco Shock earlier today announced that they have parted ways with three players; Hitscan specialistÂ AndrÃ© ‘iddqd‘ DahlstrÃ¶m, Rein main David ‘nomy‘ Ramirez and Lucio specialist,Â Daniel ‘dhaK‘ MartÃnez.

Today we say goodbye to three amazing players and friends, @Nomy @daitchaK @iddqd, who made history with us this year in the @overwatchleague.
We can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for us and wish them the best in their future endeavors.#ForeverFamily pic.twitter.com/KcGfemll1T
â€” San Francisco Shockâš¡ (@SFShock) August 22, 2018
They did not elaborate on the main reason behind the decision but it is safe to assume that in bid to improve their team’s fortunes in Season 2 of the Overwatch League, a team overhaul is due and it starts by removing players deemed surplus to requirements, or not up to par to the team’s expectations.
Responding to the decision Dhak took on to Twitter to voice his own take on it. Summing up his season as ‘memorable but disappointing’, Dhak who mains Lucio attributed his inability to fully transition to Mercy and Zen who became meta heroes at the start of Season 1 as one of the main factors to him being unable to perform at the highest level. Subsequently relegated to the subs bench following the Shock’s acquisition of Moth, Dhak also lamented his missed opportunity of playing with Sintaraa on stage. Going forward, he aims to remain in the Overwatch League and believes he’s got all the tools to be a valuable member to any top-tier team out there.
You can read the full transcript here.


SDCC 2019: Natalie Portman Is The Next Thor

Last week, there was the not-so-shocking announcement of Taika Watiti and Chris Hemsworth coming back for a fourth Thor movie. Just now at San Diego Comic Con 2019, an actually shocking but also extremely exciting announcement has been made. After a long absence from the MCU, Jane Foster is finally coming back and this time, she’s bringing some thunder with her.
According to The Verge, Natalie Portman will become the next Thor in the fourth film titled Thor: Love and Thunder. Portman’s last memorable appearance was in Thor: The Dark World which was released about six years ago. Ever since then, her character is either just mentioned in dialogue or appeared in cut footage. Tessa Thompson will also be returning as Valkyrie.

In the comics, Jane becomes worthy of wielding Mjlonir after Thor himself was deemed unworthy. Seeing as how we got the “Still worthy” quip in Endgame, it seems that things might be different in the MCU but with all the multiverse and time heist shenanigans in mind, we can never really know what to expect.
The movie will be released on 5 November 2021 so it’s going to be a while before we see Jane Foster tossing Mjolnir around.


Shinobi non Grata Looks Like An Awesome 2022 8-Bit Ninja Game Throwback

Missed classic ninja titles like Ninja Jaja Maru, Legend of Kage, and the Sega Shinobi series? Well, this new title from Studio PICO and Esquadra might pique your interest.
Publisher Flyhigh Works and the aforementioned developers has announced a new PC side-scrolling title called Shinobi non Grata. It’ll be out on Steam in Summer 2022 and features the following:

2D sidescrolling left-to-right ninja action where you kill rival ninjas and demons.
Weapons such as your Murasame sword, Shuriken, Kusarigama, and Elekiter.
Fights and stages in an abandoned shrine, valley of ghosts, and a ninja mansion, with each of them featuring different bosses.

Check out the hot ninja action trailer below.


Hades & Other Games Enter OpenCritic’s 2020 Hall Of Fame

Review aggregation website OpenCritic has announced its list of winners for the 2020 Hall Of Fame. However, they do not include ports, remasters, enhanced re-releases, expansions or DLC of any kind.
That means games like Persona 5 Royal or Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate don’t get to enter the OpenCritic 2020 Hall Of Fame, despite having garnered scores above 90.
Check out the full list of games in the OpenCritic 2020 Hall Of Fame below:
HadesThe Last Of Us Part 2Half-Life AlyxDemon’s SoulsMicrosoft Flight SimulatorCrusader Kings 3Ori And The Will Of The WispsAnimal Crossing New HorizonsDreamsDoom EternalLegends Of RuneterraUntil You Fall


Disco Elysium The Final Cut Drops At The End Of This Month

Developer ZA/UM has announced that Disco Elysium The Final Cut will launch for the PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, and Stadia on 30 March 2021.
Those who already own the PC version of Disco ElysiumÂ will receiveÂ Disco Elysium The Final Cut as a free upgrade. Meanwhile, the Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch versions will release sometime in summer 2021.
Disco Elysium The Final Cut is the definitive edition of the smash-hit RPG. The key features include:

New Political Vision QuestsÂ â€“ Face the reality of your worldview as your political compass leads you down new paths. Discover more citizens, a whole extra area, and monumental sights as you leave an even bigger mark on the world by chasing your dreams.
Full Voice Acting â€“ All of the cityâ€™s beautiful people are brought to life with full voiceover. Play characters against each other, try to help them or fall hopelessly in love as each word is spoken to you with the appropriate accent and emotion.
Improved PlayabilityÂ â€“ Full controller support and customization lets you play with your preferred setup. Enjoy an expanded range of language options. See the difference when playing in 4K resolution and at 60 frames per second on PlayStation 5.
Real Role-playingÂ â€“ Customize your character with wildly different skills, clothing items, and toolsâ€”from guns to a flashlight and a boombox. Develop new â€‹ideas in the detectiveâ€™s Thought Cabinet to change how you approach and handle each situation.
Unprecedented FreedomÂ â€“ â€‹Death, sex, taxes, and disco â€“ nothing is off the table in this open world. Solve a massive murder investigation, or relax and kick back with sprawling side-cases.Â Disco Elysiumâ€™s revolutionary dialogue system lets you do almost anything.
Free Upgrade For AllÂ â€“ TheÂ Final CutÂ will be available at no extra cost to all current owners ofÂ Disco Elysium. Original players expand their experience for free while new players can enjoy the new content from their first playthrough.

Last year, it was revealed that aÂ Disco Elysium TV series is in the works. The game also won multiple awards at The Game Awards 2019, and we even named itÂ one of our best games of 2019.
In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


Vampire Survivors New Patch Adds In Guitarist Bat Woman

Vampire Survivors is getting a new update, which features a bunch of new weapons. Most importantly, players will get a new character called Concetta Caciotta, who is a guitar-playing bat-woman who attacks unlike the rest of the cast.
The new update includes a couple of new weapons and weapon evolutions, new Arcanas, and one more rank for Banish. The game also has a Fullscreen toggle, updated sprites, and temporarily removed copyrighted music.
Here are the latest notes of action game Vampire Survivors’ new 0.5.2 patch, which its developer boldly states that it’s “not for kids”.
– A coffin in Gallo Tower
– 1 new weapon
– 2 weapon evolutions
– 1 new item to pickup
– 2 new Arcanas
– 1 new relic/minor gameplay option
– 1 more rank for Banish
Tweaks
– updated some sprites
– added Fullscreen toggle in Options menu
– temporarily removed copyrighted music tracks and therefore “Streamer safe music” option (all music currently available is safe)
– increased area scaling for King Bible and Unholy Vespers

Bugfixes
– Celestial Dusting firerate affected by FPS
– Phieraggi not visually scaling with Area

How to Unlock Concetta Caciotta
You have to unlock Gallo Tower (Stage 4), select the stage, and find a coffin there. It’s the question mark at the top of the map. To reach the question mark area, you have to go to the left of the map, enter the magic mirror, and you’ll teleport to the spot.  Kill the enemies there and touch the coffin to unlock the new character.


Junji Ito + Lovecraft-Inspired World of Horror Is Out On Steam Early Access

Black-and-white 1-bit game World of Horror is now available as aÂ Steam Early Access release. Inspired by the works of manga artist Junji Ito and author H.P. Lovecraft, it blends disturbing Ito-esque designs with Lovecraft’s cosmic horror themes.

According to the Steam page, the gameplay will thrust players into turn-based combat and have them make difficult choices. It’s also described as being a roguelike.
As for the premise, here it is:

“The Old Gods are reawakening, clawing their way back into a world thatâ€™s spiraling into madness. In hospitals, abandoned classrooms, quiet apartments, and dark forests, strange appearances and unexplainable phenomena test the sanity of residents in Shiokawa, Japan. Is it chaotic retribution, or the machinations of beings beyond our comprehension?”

If you’re on the fence about the game, you can grab the demo on itch.io, where the game itself is also available.
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These Cyberpunk 2077 McFarlane Toy Figures Are Breathtaking

We’re only several months away from one of the most highly-anticipated games in recent years, CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. Famed toy manufacturer McFarlane Toys have announced toy figures of characters from the upcoming game, including protagonist V and Keanu Reeves’ character, Johhny Silverhand.
These toy figures will be released throughout the course of three years, starting in spring 2020. The first wave will consist of both 7-inch and 12-inch action figures based on Johnny Silverhand, which will cost US$24.99 and US$39.99, respectively.

According to the figure’s page on GameStop (via Nerdist), the Johnny Silverhand toy figure will feature â€œultra-articulationâ€ with 22 moving parts, a base, Johnnyâ€™s guitar from the game (with strap), a bottle, and an additional â€œRock Onâ€ hand.
Meanwhile, the male version of the V toy figure will feature a base, katana, Kang Tao-Dian submachine gun, and Militech Saratoga pistol. Three years of toy figures mean that McFarlane Toys will likely have enough time to make toys of almost every major character in Cyberpunk 2077, including the female version of V and more.

Cyberpunk 2077 is slated to launch for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on 16 April 2020. In the meantime, catch up on all Cyberpunk 2077-related news here.


Former Sony CEO Shawn Layden Joins Malaysia’s Streamline

Streamline Media Group, a global entertainment and enterprise video games company, with its largest production studio based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, announced that gaming industry veteran Shawn Layden has joined its advisory board. Layden will advise the company on its overall global strategy for video games and enterprise.Â
Layden was most recently the Chairman of PlayStation Worldwide Studios and previously served as CEO of SIE America, and Executive Vice President, and COO of Sony Network Entertainment International. Layden’s career started in 1987 in the corporate communications department as the assistant to Sony co-founder Akio Morita. Shawn played a key role in launching and running the PlayStation consoles over the last 20 years and is aÂ  well-regarded executive in the gaming industry with credible industry insights on gaming’s future.
Streamline Media Group CEO and Co-FounderÂ  Alexander Fernandez said:
“We are honoured and excited to have Shawn on board as we align on where we see the video games industry going and ultimately how it can provide social-economic mobility for current and future generations.
The lines between media, entertainment, technology, and video games have converged into the Metaverse.
Now is the time to build a sustainable structure around it that progresses the evolution of business models and welcomes more people,Â  voices, and talent to shape it.”Â
With 30-years at Sony, Layden brings with him a wealth of knowledge that can identify and address gaps and areas for change in this US$175.8Bn industry.
In a statement, Layden said:
“Interactive gaming’s second epoch is ending.
We are now at a breakout point.
The cost of creation is not sustainable.
The industry is ripe for disruption.
It’s time for someone to come in, break the wheel, and let more people participate.
Streamline is exceptional at delivering the ask and isÂ  positioned to transform the business.”Â
The alignment is poised to accelerate the digital transformation of business, creativity, and consumer engagement. As Layden and Fernandez reflected in their People + Strategy article Designing the Game of Work, there is an opportunity, and an obligation, to improve,Â  grow, and nurture the future of work.Â
This announcement comes on the heels of Streamline’s global expansion into the Americas,Â  with headquarters in Las Vegas and a recruitment drive for software engineers and game developers. With diversity and representation at its core, Streamline is actively recruiting applicants to support the industry’s growth while also transforming traditional businesses through the implementation of video game technology.
One of the games developed by Streamline is Bake ‘n Switch, a party brawler that features co-op and player-versus-player party action for up to four players with online multiplayer capabilities. It is now available on PC and Nintendo Switch.


Malaysia’s Infinite Carnage Is Hosting A Bunch Of Offline Fighting Game Tournaments This Month

Malaysian fighting game group Infinite Carnage is making a splash in the offline fighting game scene this month.
First up is the KUL Fighting Games Championship 2022, organized by Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL). Here are the details:
Venue: Panggung Anniverseri, Taman Botani, Kuala Lumpur
Date: Saturday, 19 February 2022
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Entry: FREE
Games: Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 7
Prize Pool: RM5000

The second tournament is the Jom Cosplay Fighting Games Tournament 2022, in conjunction with JUMPA@ Sungei Wang.
Venue: Sungei Wang
Date: Saturday, 26 February 2022
Time: TBA
Games: BlazBlue Central Fiction, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejirvZEG5Xh3cQG2Q2RXQNDCPbTBZYR9AAQQmlp6hV844d5g/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0LRap6AAm1G7JfH-V_3y2-6nOkrXNmk4jLsxqrEQFyc45cThjnRWGftBA
It looks like offline fighting game events may be making a comeback in Malaysia, if things go smoothly this month.


River City Girls 2 Finally Has A Digital Release Date

WayForward and Arc System Works’ sequel to River City Girls, a 2D RPG brawler featuring schoolgirls and tons of mayhem, is coming soon.
WayForward has announced that the North America and Europe (and official digital release by association) version of the Kunio-kun-verse 2D beat-em-up will be out on 15 December. The game is slated for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo platforms.
The game’s story takes place after 2019’s River City Girls where they have to fight the Sanwakai criminal syndicate. This time, the duo Kyoko and Misako are joined by Kunio, Riki, Marian (Double Dragon), and Provie (River City Ransom: Underground), each with their own fighting styles and sweet moves. Key features of the game & trailer are below:

Six playable characters, each with their own fighting styles and upgradable move sets!
Enhanced combat: guard crushes, lift-off combos, and more!
River City is bigger than ever! New locations with multiple routes and secret areas!
Play solo or team up with a friend, locally or online
New hired henchmen aid players in battle! Hold two recruits at once!
Loads of NPCs to meet, interact with, and punch in the face – including surprise cameos!
Awesome anime intro, comic book cutscenes, English and Japanese voiceovers, and a spectacular soundtrack featuring RCG1 composer Megan McDuffee!


Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Trailer Showcases Gorgeous 4K Visuals

The release of Red Dead Redemption 2 in November 2018 marked a turning point in showcasing the level of lush graphics achievable by current-gen consoles. If you think that looks amazing already, just wait until the PC version of the game releases on 5 November 2019.
Rockstar Games has graciously given us all a glimpse of what Red Dead Redemption 2 could look like on a PC. Enhancements include 4K/60 frames per second, increased draw distances, improved shadows and lighting, new grass and fur textures, and more.
For the complete list of improvements and enhancements in the PC version of the game, head on over here. In the meantime, check out the trailer below.
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Battlefield 2042 Is Free To Play Until This Friday

Battlefield 2042 is now available to all Steam players for free. Players can now jump into the game’s all-out-warfare at no extra cost until 17 March 2023.
However, only 3 days is a weirdly short free period for Steam. Free games are usually for a week or so.
With the recent launch of Season 4: Eleventh Hour, there’s no better time for new Steam players to check out Battlefield 2042 and its four Seasons of new maps, Specialists, weapons and more. This offer also comes hot on the heels of the Return to the Class System, creating a more structured and understandable role that players are used to on the Battlefield. Four classic and familiar classes – Assault, Recon, Support, and Engineer – have returned, alongside weapon improvements, balancing, audio/visual enhancements, as well as a rework of the Breakaway map.
To download Battlefield 2042 for free on Steam, you can visit Steam or head over HERE. The game is also currently free for PS4 and PS5 for PlayStation Plus subscribers to claim in the month of March 2023.
In the meantime, check out the latest trailer below:


These Four Major Movies Have Been Delayed Due To Covid-19

Now that the Covid-19 Coronavirus has officially been declared a pandemic, the entertainment industry is taking more dire precautions, including postponing and delaying the release dates for major upcoming movies. These include four that was supposed to premiere sometime in this month and the next.
Disney’s Mulan was originally slated to premiere on 27 March 2020 but has since been postponed indefinitely to an unspecified date. This was confirmed by the director, Niki Caro, who post the following message on her Instagram:

“We are so excited to share this film with the world, but given the current ever-shifting circumstances we are all experiencing, unfortunately, we have to postpone the worldwide release for Mulan for now.
Our hearts are with everyone the world over who is affected by this virus, and we hope that Mulan’s fighting spirit will continue to inspire those who are working so hard to keep us safe.”

Meanwhile, The New Mutants (which has previously been delayed several times in the past few years) and A Quiet Place Part II have also been postponed to an unspecified date. The former was initially slated for 2 April 2020, while the latter was supposed to premiere on 19 March 2020.
Last but not least, United International Pictures has announced that Fast & Furious 9 will now be releasing next year in April 2020, instead of its initial release date of 22 May 2020.
These are the major upcoming movies that have been postponed and delayed due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak so far:

No Time To Die – 26 November 2020
Fast & Furious 9 – April 2021
A Quiet Place Part II – TBC
The New Mutants – TBC
Disney’s Mulan – TBC


Genshin Impact 1.1 Update Is Coming Soon; Here’s What You Need To Know

This news will be frequently updated as more updates appear closer to the 11th November release date.
The next big update for Mihoyo’s hot new online RPG Genshin Impact is arriving soon on 11th November 6am GMT+8, right after they’ve done the usual server maintenance bit where the game goes offline for a short bit.
Here’s what you need to know from this major update:
New Characters
With new updates come new gachas. We have two existing characters who are now playable for the first time, as well as a couple of new additions.
Childe/Tartaglia

First up is Childe (or Tartaglia) from the Liyue story; he is now a 5-star hydro archer who can switch between melee and ranged attacks. You may remember him as the guy who gave your party a huge bag of gold, which end up being spent unwisely by the next guy.
Zhongli

Next is Zhongli, the funeral parlour consultant guy & the one in the story who is terrible at monetary negotiations. He is a 5-star Geo polearm wielder with petrify status attacks. Check them out on the mobile leak below.

Xinyan

We also have Xinyan, a 4-star rock & roll musician, who has effective elemental combos & combat strategies. She wields her guitar like a claymore.
Diona

Miscellaneous
There’s also Diona, a 4-star furry bartender who also has effective elemental combos & combat strategies. Despite her profession, she hates alcohol and wants to rid the world of Genshin Impact of it. She wields a bow and is a Cryo element user.

Baizhu is a new playable character who appeared as Qiqi’s boss in the game’s story. He has a talking pet snake called Changsheng, but that’s all we know about him so far. His element and weapon type is unknown at the moment.

Ganyu is an upcoming playable character who serves as a Liyue Qixing emissary. She’s a lonely quiet girl who is a devout follower of Rex Lapis. We have no idea what her elemental and weapon type is at the moment.
The official Twitter feed also mentions a new character Dainsleif, who looks like Jin Kisaragi an edgelord and is voiced by Yuri Lowenthal/Tsuda Kenjiro. It’s a good chance that he’ll be appearing in version 1.1’s story mode, but as a gacha? We’ll find out when the update goes live.

Dainsleif is a man of mysterious origins but claims to have knowledge of fate itself. Let's listen to his voice artists' performances, and try to figure out the secrets of the Bough Keeper together.
Voice ActorEN VA: Yuri LowenthalJP VA: TSUDA Kenjiro#GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/XL9Bv3mpbX
— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) November 9, 2020

Those new characters will be easily obtainable via the upcoming “Farewell of Snezhnaya” banner. Childe gets a huge drop-rate boost here, alongside other Liyue characters like Beidou, Ningguang, and Diona. Hope you have your Intertwined Fate points all stocked up!

New Story Missions
Of course, there is more to the 1.1 update than just new characters. The update will conclude the Liyue saga that was left as a cliffhanger in the game’s current story; a pretty normal occurrence in F2P PC/mobile titles.
New Unreconciled Stars Event
Version 1.1 will also kick off a two-week seasonal event called Unreconciled Stars. You are given a set of new quests and co-op challenges, with the major reward being a free 4-star character Fischl. In case you didn’t know, she’s a damn good character to add to your party.
A Number Of Much-Needed QoL Changes
Genshin Impact’s initial version is serviceable, but still needs more tweaks and UI changes. Luckily, Mihoyo is on point and are implementing the following updates and changes:

Anemoculus Sync Stone, Geoculus Sync Stone:Â These would likely be used to change the Traveller’s element on the go.
Geo and Anemo Finder Compass:Â Likely used to locate missing offerings to the statue of the seven.
Wind capturing bottle: Allows you to store Ameno seeds so to generate a windfield anywhere.
Pocket Teleport Anchor: Used to place a teleporter anywhere on the map. Only one can be active at a time and it lasts seven days.
Type 30 Portable Nutrient Bag: This would be used to place food in for quick access.
A new dungeon called Golden House: This would seemingly include a boss fight against Childe.
Reputation: A system that allows players to build relationships with each major city in a region, unlocking bountiful rewards.

Extra Primogems
You’ll get 300 Primogems free due to this service disruption. However, it’ll be dished out in increments of 60 Primogems for each hour the servers are down. If the servers are fixed quicker, you’ll get 300 automatically. Otherwise if it goes on for too long, you’ll get more than 300. It’s a win-win for players since Primogems are sought-after.

Sounds Awesome; How Do I Update My Game?
Easy: just follow the instructions below:

PC: Close the game, re-open the launcher, and click Update.
iOS: Go to the App Store and tap Update.
Android: Open the game and follow the prompts to complete the update. (Or go to the Google Play Store and tap Update.)
PS4: Highlight Genshin Impact on the PS4 Home Screen > press the OPTIONS button > select Check for Update.


Sekiro’s Free Game Of The Year Update Launches This Week

Publisher Activision and developer FromSoftware have released the launch trailer forÂ Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Game of the Year Edition, which will arrive as a free update for all existing owners of the game on 29 October 2020 at 1am GMT+8.
The free update will add three new features: a boss rush mode that will let players replay any boss in the game; new costumes for the gameâ€™s protagonist; and a way to send online messages to help other players, similar in style to other Soulsborne games.
Sekiroâ€™s new boss rush mode will let players battle boss-level enemies individually or consecutively in the Reflection of Strength and Gauntlet of Strength modes, respectively.

Players can also change the Wolfâ€™s appearance with three new outfits, two of which are Old Ashina Shinobi and Tengu. Two of these new outfits can be unlocked via the Gauntlet modes, while the third will be unlocked by beating the game.
Last but not least, the update will add a new feature calledÂ Remnant recordings. These recordings of gameplay, up to 30 seconds long, will send a phantom-like version of the Wolf to other playersâ€™ games and can be paired with a message.
Sekiro Shadows Die Twice is now available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. In the meantime, check out my review of the game here.


Ghost Of Tsushima Doshoos Its Way To Highest Rated Game Of The Generation

Sucker Punch’s Ghost Of Tsushima has already achieved a lot of milestones since launch, including becoming the PS4’s fastest-selling new IP with more than 2.4 million units sold through globally in its first three days of sales. However, that’s not all, as it looks like it’s resonating well with the majority of gamers who have played the game.
According to Forbes’ Paul Tassi, Ghost Of Tsushima is now the highest-rated game of the current console generation (PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, but not counting the PC). At the time of writing, the user score for the game on Metacritic now stands at 9.3 based on a total of 15,125 ratings.
However, it’s worth pointing out that the critics’ score for Ghost Of Tsushima is pretty low compared to other highly-rated games in the current generation at only 8.3, but we’re focusing strictly on the user reviews.
There are also several other games with a slightly higher user rating, like Pillow Castle’s Superliminal (9.5 on Xbox One, 9.7 on Nintendo Switch), but those ratings are only based on a few hundred reviews instead of the thousands that Ghost Of Tsushima has received.
It’s impressive that the PS4 is essentially ending its exclusive run this generation with such a well-received game. Kudos to the folks at Sucker Punch as well. Perhaps now they can make a new Sly Cooper game? Fingers crossed.
Ghost Of TsushimaÂ is out now for the PS4.Â Check out our review here.


Netflix Reveals Nine More Originals From India

On Day Two of Netflix‘sÂ See Whatâ€™s Next Asia event, the streaming giant has revealed more Originals from India. Yesterday, the company announced a total of 17 new Asian Originals, and now we know that nine of those will be Indian Originals.
Viewers will be able to look forward to eight new original movies and one new series. These include:

Typewriter – A horror series that follows a group of young wannabe ghost hunters and their dog determined to capture a neighborhood ghost involving a haunted house and a haunted book.
Chopsticks – A movie that tells the story ofÂ an under-confident but talented girl, who asks for the help of a con to recover her stolen car from a crazy Mumbai gangster.
Â Bulbul – A period piece starring a man named Satya and his brother’s child bride, Bulbul. He returns from England to find their ancestral village plagued from the hauntings of an evil woman with inverted feet.
Upstarts – A bromance about three college graduates captivated by the startup mania sweeping the country. As they enter the startup world, they may have to choose between their dreams or their friendship.
Cobalt Blue – Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, this movie follows a brother and sister who fall in love with the same man, rocking the foundations of a traditional Marathi family.
15th August – Set in a Mumbai chawl, this movie followsÂ the course of a single day as its residents prepare for the flag-hoisting ceremony. It focuses on the struggles faced by middle-class citizens in India.
Music Teacher – This movie follows the relationship between an emotionally troubled music teacher and his estranged student who is now a celebrity.
Hotel Mumbai – This movie tells the incredible true story ofÂ the victims and survivors of the devastating attacks on Mumbai in 2008.
Firebrand – Produced by Priyanka Chopra, this movie follows a successful lawyer as she tackles difficult family cases while facing her own marriage intimacy issues.

“We celebrate India today with an incredible line-up of original films and series that are right now filming across India. This line-up cuts across genres from horror to fantasy and in locations from Leh to Mumbai,” said Netflix CCO Ted Sarandos. “The breadth of stories with its local settings and complex characters is incredible and we canâ€™t wait for people to discover and fall in love with them.”
For more details and information about the rest of Netflix’s new Asian Originals, head on over to our other article here. In the meantime, check out new trailers from two upcoming Indian Netflix Originals below; Rajma Chawal and Selection Day.
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Guilty Gear Strive Major Updates To Be Out This December

Arc System Works announced during the ArcRevo Japan 2022 esports fighting game tournament that its major Guilty Gear Strive update will be out on 15th December GMT+8.
Here’s what you can expect from the update:
Battle Balance Changes For All Characters
The big balance patch for GGST will add buffs for characters other than the highly rated ones in the roster. The buff will remove the gap in character strength rather than making overall improvements or additions.
The update will also revise opportunities for landing highly damaging combos, increasing base damage scaling for some attacks excluding close standing S and other specific attacks.
The update will increase the reward when the defender goes for the counter-offensive. This means the Tension Gauge gain and RISC Level depletion rate will be adjusted, depending on the situation.
Network Mode Updates
The game will show connection strength and ping with opponents, as well as reduce the loading time of the R-Code top screen.
Other options include skipping the Rating Update sequence (via Settings), the option to rematch up to 3 matches even if a Rating Update occurs mid set, the option to manually select a room when there are multiple rooms per floor, and adjust conditions for rating changes, thus making it easier to match with opponents at the same skill level.
Crossplay Implementation
The Xbox version of GGST will have crossplay support for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows, and Xbox Game Pass. This will be out in 2023.
More details on the update will be shared at a later date, at least before 15th December.


Alicia Vikander Returns As Tomb Raider With A New Director

Last year’s Tomb Raider movie was a draggy mess that didn’t do anything noteworthy and it barely made enough money to break even. So it’s not surprising at all to find out that Warner Brother Pictures has decided not to be a part of the sequel.
Enter Ben Wheatley, a British film director known for his films Kill List and Free Fire. He’s been chosen to direct the Tomb Raider sequel alongside the movie’s writer, his wife Amy Jump. Alicia Vikander will be returning to portray Lara Croft.
Ben Wheatley.
Filling in the producer slot, Graham King will be funding the movie through his GK Films banner, together with Elizabeth Cantillon. Production on the sequel is expected to begin in early 2020.


PokÃ©mon Unite Tier List: All 20 Pokemon Ranked From Worst To Best

Yes, we’re doing this.
Who knew that the PokÃ©mon brand would make for a great team-based MOBA game? With PokÃ©mon Unite, developer TiMi Studio group and publisher The PokÃ©mon Company are riding on the mobile game cash cow that is Mobile Legends and League of Legends: Wild Rift. With the PokÃ©mon-filled online game already out in a week, there’s already a tier list set for the game. Here’s a rank of all 20 PokÃ©mon from worst to best.
PokÃ©mon Class Types
As with all MOBAs, there are four types to keep track of: Attacker, Speedster, Defender, All-Rounders, and Supporter. Each of the PokÃ©mon have their own strengths and weaknesses.
D Tier

Charizard
Charizard can deal a lot of damage, making it useful in the early game. After that, it gets outclassed by other all-rounders due to its slow speed and mediocre moves.
Venusaur
Venusaur is just outclassed by every other attacker and even some PokÃ©mon from other classes when it comes to dealing damage. You can still do okay with Venasaur, but youâ€™re better off picking almost any other PokÃ©mon in any situation.
Wigglytuff
Wigglytuff isnâ€™t a terrible PokÃ©mon; it just isnâ€™t used much because other support PokÃ©mon currently have more obvious benefits.
Talonflame
Talonflame is the least viable of the Speedsters. It must compete with some of the best PokÃ©mon in the game, and you can still do quite a bit with it in lower ranks or a not competitive match. There are much better choices for your teamâ€™s Speedster, though.
C Tier

Lucario
Lucarioâ€™s strength makes it a huge threat in the early game and pairs well with other strong attackers. As other PokÃ©mon level up and evolve, they will catch up to Lucario in strength, though it can still hold its own if you play well.
Greninja
Greninja can be a major threat in the right hands, but it’s hard to use for newcomers. Itâ€™s pretty weak within the early game, and for an Attacker, its moves are much more situational.
Slowbro
Slowbro can stall teams, though it’s outclassed by other Defenders who have better damage.
Garchomp
Garchomp is powerful in the long game, but it takes forever to level up. Plus, its pre-evolutions are outclassed in the early game.
Mr Mime
Mr Mime’s barrier is great to use to annoy enemies. Apart from that, some high-tier Defenders fill that role of support and defense better than Mr Mime.
B Tier

Pikachu
A solid pick for anyone who wants to start out in a MOBA. Pick this critter if you want to complement teams with already-filled support and defense roles.
Machamp
This all-rounder is good for attacking and defense. Have this PokÃ©mon around for damage and blocking oncoming attacks.
Gengar
Gengar is great for damage during the mid and late game. Use the Sludge Bomb and Hex combo to get ahead with debuffs and damage against enemy teams.
Crustle
A good defensive PokÃ©mon; perfect for filling in teams with all attackers and support.
NEXT: A and S Tier


Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising Online Beta Test Delayed

It had to happen: an anticipated fighting game beta needs more time in the oven.
Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising’s upcoming beta for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 has been delayed from its previously-planned May date. There’s no new announced date as far as we know, so file the beta under “indefinitely”. Here’s what creative director Tetsuya Fukuhara said:
“The game is currently experiencing stability issues during online play. While we realize that some bumpiness is to be expected during beta testing, we would still like to put our best foot forward and ensure we deliver as enjoyable an experience as possible.”
Better late than never, we guess. In the meantime, we do know that GBVS Rising will be out for PS5, PS4, and PC in 2023.


Capcom Reveals New Resident Evil Resistance Masterminds & More

Capcom’s Resident Evil Resistance is a new 1 vs. 4 asymmetric online survival horror experience set in the world of Resident Evil, and part of the Resident Evil 3 Remake package. Players either assume the role of a cunning Mastermind or as one of the resourceful Survivors desperately trying to escape.
The Resident Evil Resistance masterminds include:
Alex Wesker (left) & Ozwell E. Spencer (right)

Alex Wesker’s responsibilities include acquiring subjects, carrying out experiments, and reporting findings to sponsor Mr. Ozwell E. Spencer. Her acute foresight contributes to the frequent and effective usage of trap-type devices to stimulate virus mutation. User and developer of “Yateveo,” a plant-based bioweapon reminiscent of Ivy and Plant 42.
One of the founders of Umbrella and its current chairman, Ozwell E. Spencer refuses to face his own mortality. Deeply intrigued by Alex’s reports of a virus mutation that granted superhuman abilities without altering the subject’s physiology, he has decided to take part in the experiments himself. He uses inscrutable Umbrella technology to turn the battle in his favour.
New Stages
Becca exploring the Abandoned Park with gun inhands.
An Egyptian themed area. There are various areaswith different themes inside the park.
An entertainment facility for thrill seekers. Nowdevoid of life, its still-operating slot machines andchips strewn across the floor tells the eerie tale of howit was hastily deserted.
A horror-themed attraction located on the outskirts ofRaccoon City. Abandoned after the virus outbreak,monsters both real and imagined now patiently awaitvisitors.
Capcom promises more masterminds and stages to be revealed on a later date. It will arrive alongside the Resident Evil 3 Remake, which is scheduled to release on 3 April 2020 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.


Greek and Norse Mythologies Combine In the New God of War Trailer

The newest God of War game is set to drop come 20th April 2018. Revealed via a tweet released together with a brand new trailer by Sony Santa Monica’s official Twitter account last night, expect to know more about his son Atreus and their motivations as they slice and dice their way through the Nordic wildlands once the game hits PlayStation 4.

A new beginning#GodofWar – Apr. 20th, 2018https://t.co/Ufaj8Vz1zi pic.twitter.com/z6VU62ANlz
â€” Santa Monica Studio (@SonySantaMonica) January 23, 2018
In the eighth instalment of the series, the game which many consider a ‘soft reboot’ of the series is developed by SIE Santa Monica who have worked on all GoW games prior, most recently being the remastered version of God of War III.
God of War will be available in physical disc from MYR229 while the awesome Collector’s Edition will set you back MYR549. The Digital Standard Edition starts from MYR209 while the Digital Deluxe Edition will be MYR249. SIE (HK) also noted that digital pre-order will start from 24th January, 2018 at the PlayStation Store. As incentive for players to pre-order,Â premium digital content are in store for those who pre-order both theÂ Standard or Digital Deluxe Editions. PS Plus members gets additional bonuses as well, in the form of two unique shields -Â Grace of the Wanderer andÂ Defender of the Chosen.
In case you’re wondering what the Collector’s Edition (MYR549) will bring you, expect the following:
ãƒ»God of Warâ„¢ (Full Game)
ãƒ»9â€ Kratos & Atreus Statue
ãƒ»2â€ Huldra Brothers Carvings
ãƒ»Cloth Map
ãƒ»Special Necklace
ãƒ»Drawstring Bag
ãƒ»Deathâ€™s Vow Armor Setãƒ»Exileâ€™s Guardian Shield
ãƒ»Digital Comic
ãƒ»Digital Art book
ãƒ»Dynamic Theme

While the Digital Deluxe Edition (MYR249)Â  will come with the following items:
ãƒ»God of Warâ„¢ (Full Game)
ãƒ»Deathâ€™s Vow Armor Setãƒ»Exileâ€™s Guardian Shield
ãƒ»Digital Comic
ãƒ»Digital Art book
ãƒ»Dynamic Theme
Now 20th April IS an interesting date considering Nintendo Labo which was unveiled recently also drops on that same day. How’s that for a wallet-killing weekend.