Wild Hearts Has A Free Content Update That Adds A New Kemono

It’s been about a month since Wild Hearts came out, and EA has released a bunch of new content as of 10 March. This update includes a cool new character called the Hellfire Laharback, which is basically a fiery monster that you have to defeat to save Natsukodachi Isle.
To unlock this character, you need to complete all the main story quests and then follow a request from Suzuran’s husband, Yoshichi. The quest will appear under the Side Stories tab on the Main Map. And if you manage to defeat the Hellfire Laharback, you’ll earn the title “Fire Fiend Appeaser”. Plus, there are a bunch of other gameplay improvements and fixes, so it’s definitely worth checking out.

More exciting NEW Content is coming to #PlayWildHearts March 10 and March 23. ?
Prepare to take on new quests with dangerous Kemono – and tantalizing rewards! pic.twitter.com/elOqiI0hHB
— WILD HEARTS (@playWildHearts) March 8, 2023

The update also introduces a brand new Talisman Skill called Infernal Blow. This skill is pretty awesome – you can get it by successfully hunting the Hellfire Laharback for the first time. Once you have it, it’ll increase your chances of setting your enemies on fire and make your attacks even more powerful against enemies that are already on fire. This is especially useful if you use Fire weapons or like to set your foes ablaze.
And that’s not even the end of the improvements and fixes in the update. According to the official blog post, there are a few other things that have been tweaked and fixed, like making it easier to see your full list of equipped skills during armour and weapon creation.
There was also a bug that prevented players from receiving rewards after hunting certain giant Kemono, but that’s been sorted out now. And finally, they removed Karakuri items containing food (like the Ingredients Chest and Drying Rack) from the Minato battle to ensure they don’t get destroyed.


Metroidvania Bullet Hell The Knight Witch Launches This November

Team17 and Super Awesome Hyper Dimensional Mega Team have announced that Metroidvania bullet hell The Knight Witch will launch on 29 November 2022 across Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. Melding fast-paced shoot ‘em up combat with exploration and deck building, players will take up arms as the Knight Witch Rayne, use her powers to navigate waves of monstrous enemies, and try to save her loved ones and the place she calls home.
The Knight Witch takes players to the underground city of Dungeonidas, where the once peaceful metropolis has been besieged by a mysterious enemy and their army of unrelenting war golems. As Rayne, players will wield the power of a Knight Witch and decide whether to customise and upgrade her Knight abilities to give a faster-paced shoot ‘em up experience or strengthen her Witch magic, through different deck-building strategies created from over 40 unique cards.
The Knight Witch also offers up a series of accessibility and assist options so players of all abilities can help save the kingdom. These include the ability to turn Rayne invincible, implement an intuitive auto-aim system, as well as add a focus system so players cannot get lost in the kingdom’s labyrinthine streets and alleys, enabling players to customise their playstyle.
Players that can’t wait to jump in and join Rayne and the Knight Witches can download the limited-time demo available until 10th October on Steam,  giving them a taste of the fast-paced action to come in November. The Knight Witch is currently available to wishlist on Steam.
In the meantime, check out the trailer below:


The New Streets of Rage 4 DLC Will Delight Hardcore Fans

Platform(s): PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genre: Extension of 2020’s best 2D beat-em-up
How do you top one of the best comebacks of 2020 with a year’s worth of turnaround? If you’re a small indie team, you don’t. You just make use of what you have to creatively craft and capitalize on what makes the game great in the first place: the fighting.
In Streets of Rage 4’s case, it’s an add-on that just makes the game a lot more replayable. The game’s new DLC Mr X Nightmare adds a pretty cool Survival Mode that lets you challenge yourself until you’re tapped out. Basically, you play through an endless gauntlet of stages filled with random bad guys and hazards, with the first few rooms being easy while the later double-digit rooms turning it up to eleven.
After completing a stage, you get your choice of power-ups ranging from golden weapons that deal more damage than usual to even buffing up your combo-ender basic moves, specials, and Blitz moves with added elementals for massive damage and crowd control.

It’s essentially a roguelike mechanic in a 2D beat-em-up, but with the core game and fighting feel made to perfection like a Michael Fassbender meme, this new mode just adds more value to an already stellar game. I lost countless hours going through stages with fiery deathtraps set in an American Gladiator-style stage complete with electric barriers and jousting sticks, hoping to make it out alive and attempting one more stage.
I even came across a good number of retro stages using Streets of Rage 2 and 3’s backdrops and music, complete with old-school enemies from the past to haunt me. This is the only mode where you have to fight up to three Mr. Xs and even the Yamato samurais.
Survival mode is challenging, frenetic, and enjoyable all at the same time. It’s also the only mode where you can unlock new Blitz, Special, and Star moves for your character. For example you can replace Axel’s Grand Upper with a fiery Dragon Roll move that reduces his hurtbox and recovers slightly quicker. Or you can give Axel a better Offensive Super that makes him do a fiery dash punch.
Most of the new replacement moves are significantly better than the original, so it’s up to you to mix and match which ones suit your playstyle. I personally feel that Axel and Adam benefit greatly from switching out some of their Supers and Star moves while retaining some of their trademark moves.
Survival Mode is not an original idea, but here, it’s done really well and fits with the core gameplay like peanut butter and jelly with bread. True, some combinations of buffs have the potential to break the game, but the stages are random so you will not get the same power-up twice.
Mean Streets
The DLC isn’t complete without new characters to use. Guard Crush Games and company worked in fan favourite characters to the fray, and unsurprisingly they’re really fun to use.
Estel has a unique headlock grab move that sets up wall combos and has a ton of police brutality tech for good damage and knockdown. Her default Blitz move puts the hurt on enemies, has a good amount of invincibility to get out of most enemy onslaughts, and travels pretty far.
Max has a useful power slide that covers more ground and makes up for his pathetic range. He hits harder than a Mac Truck, so you’ll want to formulate a game plan to get as many enemies as possible with a heavy grapple AOE slam/air body slam.

Shiva is a unique beast: he has fast attacks, a lovely air combo moveset and game, and moves swiftly and effortlessly. He can’t hold weapons, but he can launch them at foes like projectiles. Almost all his moves are easily cancellable, so he’s a blast if you’re into fast rushdown characters with air superiority. And yes, he has his Final Crash Blitz move which is a lovely combo ender.
Veterans of beat-em-ups like myself are going to eat this up really quick thanks to the new characters and Survival Mode. If you’re new to Streets of Rage 4 and need more replayability after the initial 12-stage run, the DLC will add more hours to your playtime. Plus, the training mode can help you practice combos and learn each character’s gimmick if you’re starting out.
Simply put: it’ll be a crime not to buy this add-on at its current US$8 price tag.
Final Score: 90/100


Pokemon Legends Arceus Sales Surpass 6.5 Million

Pokemon Legends Arceus originally launched for the Nintendo Switch on 28 January 2022. It’s only been a mere week since then, but the latest game in the franchise has already managed to achieve an impressive sales achievement.
On Twitter, Nintendo announced that Pokemon Legends Arceus sales have exceeded 6.5 million units worldwide. More than one million of those are in Japan alone.
In the meantime, you can head on over here for our feature on how Pokemon Legends Arceus refreshes the franchise’s formula, or check out our guide on the game’s frenzied noble boss fight.


Here’s The Lowdown On Apex Legends’ New Ranked Mode

Apex Legends Season 2 dawns upon us, coming in less than a few more hours. Season 2, known as Battle Charge, will introduce Ranked Mode among others, and the hype train is rolling at full speed over the new competitive mode.
Respawn has clarified how Ranked Mode will work. Suffice to say, it’s a long journey ahead for those who want to be part of the Apex Predators.

Here’s an in-depth explanation of how the new mode will work.
Series
The Ranked Leagues will run in competitive periods called “Series”. Season 2 will introduce the first of many series in the future and will run throughout the season (July to September).
Future Ranked Series may not be in sync with the next Seasons as Respawn points out that players would need more time to settle on their true skill level.
Ranks
Ranks are divided into 6 competitive tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Apex Predator.

Each of these tiers, with the exception of Apex Predator, will have four divisions. For example; Gold IV, Gold III, Gold II, and Gold I, with Gold I being the top division in Gold tier.
Everyone will begin in Bronze IV for the launch of Ranked Leagues, but future Series will introduce a starting placement if you’ve climbed a certain rank in the previous series.
Scoring In Ranked Mode
Respawn has introduced a transparent ranking system so players can gauge their progress up or down the ladder.
Scores are tracked via Ranked Points (RP) and players will earn RP based on their performance in the arena.

Kills are worth 1RP with a max of 5RP per match
Placing Top 10 will award 2RP
Placing Top 5 will net 4RP
Placing Top 3 will award 7RP
Wins will award 12RP

Each placement score is exclusive and won’t stack, so if you end up in the Top 5 you wonâ€™t earn 6RP for a Top 10 and Top 5 finish combined.
This means that the maximum score one can earn, calculated based on a win and 5 kills, is 17RP per match, before the match entry fee.
Ranked Matches will cost a nominal RP fee to queue based on the players’ tier:

Bronze matches are free
Silver matches cost 1RP
Gold matches cost 2RP
Platinum matches cost 3RP
Diamond matches cost 4RP
Apex Predator matches cost 5RP

Can My Friends Carry Me?

Technically yes, albeit with a broken back.
Queueing up with higher-ranked friends is possible. The system will find a match for the highest ranked player in the trio, but each player will pay the appropriate match cost for the current rank.
Say if you queue up with a Diamond I friends as a Bronze I player, just ‘get ready for a world of hurt’, as Bangalore would say.
Up The Ladder
You’ll begin the journey as a Bronze IV player and will climb the ladder. For now, there will be no demotions. Meaning if you’re Gold IV, it’s impossible down to Silver I no matter the number of losses. You are guaranteed to end the Series in Gold.
On the other hand, demotions between divisions are possibleÂ so if youâ€™re Gold II and fall below 380 RP, you will move back down to Gold III.
Penalties

Players who abandon matches will be penalised in both normal and Ranked matches.
An abandon consists of leaving a match before it’s over, this includes leaving during character select, leaving while you are alive, and leaving when you are dead but can still be respawned by teammates.
Penalties will result in a player being barred from joining a match for escalating amounts of time, based on how often they have abandoned in Ranked Mode.
Penalty times start out at five minutes, and repeat abandons will increase that time up to a week. So don’t drop out if someone picked your main, or risk not playing Apex Legends for a week.
Loss Forgiveness

Just like in Elite mode, there will be loss forgiveness in Ranked Mode. This is understood as zeroing out any potential loses in RP for a match.
For example, in a Diamond match where you came didn’t make Top 10 and had two kills, you would have gotten a -2RP to your score (-4RP Diamond entry fee, +2RP from two kills, for a net loss of -2RP). With loss forgiveness, the net loss will be adjusted to 0RP.
However, this will only apply if you stand to lose RP from the match. If you had five kills and loss forgiveness, your RP would still be net +1.
What Else?
There will be exclusive rewards from Ranked Mode, such as Dive Trails and weapon skins. Series 1 Badges will also be awarded to players at the end of the season based on their tiers.
The mode will also see improvements as time goes on, as Respawn has said, they will always keep an open channel to the community and will continue to improve what is already a great game with a magnificent community.
Well, that’s all there is about Ranked Mode. I’ll be spending the night downloading the leviathan of an update and mowing down players or being mowed down in Ranked. See you in the Apex Arena.


Deck Out Your Operators With The Rainbow Six Siege Nighthaven Collection

The most recent Rainbow Six Siege major content update titled Operation Shifting Tides as two new operators to the game’s roster: Kali and Wamai. A new update released yesterday adds a host of customisation items to the game.
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The Nighthaven R&D Collection just launched on 19 December 2019 for Rainbow Six Siege. It’s an update based on the private military company that the two new operators belong to: NIGHTHAVEN.
Operators Alibi, Fuze, IQ, Jackal, Mute, and Rook each gain a set of three items based on the NIGHTHAVEN PMC. There are a total of 18 customisation items and they’re all decked out in the cool blue, black, and gray colour scheme of NIGHTHAVEN plus the company’s logo.

Players will receive one free pack of items the next time they login after updating the game. The Nighthaven R&D Collection will be accessible from 19 December 2019 to 6 January 2020. In that time frame, players can purchase the item packs using both in-game currencies. Each pack costs either 300 R6 Credits or 12,500 Renown.
To know more about Nighthaven, check out the trailer below:
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Ubisoft Executives Step Down & Resign Due To Sexual Misconduct Allegations

As if leaks weren’t bad enough, Ubisoft made some of its executives and higher-ups step down following allegations of sexual and professional misconduct.
The company announced the departures of Serge HascoÃ«t, Yannis Mallat, and CÃ©cile Cornet. Each of them faced different accusations -misogyny, homophobia, attempted drugging, culturing a toxic environment- that led to reports of the company’s “mafia-like” culture and the protection of key studio members. This also included forcing out of employees who dared to file complaints. The departures are “voluntary”.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot posted an official statement regarding these turn of events.

“Ubisoft has fallen short in its obligation to guarantee a safe and inclusive workplace environment for its employees. This is unacceptable, as toxic behaviours are in direct contrast to values on which I have never compromised â€” and never will. I am committed to implementing profound changes across the Company to improve and strengthen our workplace culture.
Moving forward, as we collectively embark on a path leading to a better Ubisoft, it is my expectation that leaders across the Company manage their teams with the utmost respect. I also expect them to work to drive the change we need, always thinking of what is best for Ubisoft and all its employees.”


A Digimon Strategy RPG Is Slated For July, But…

Monster-breeding game series Digimon is getting a new strategy RPG slated for the middle of 2022, Bandai Namco announced.
The publisher said on a new issue of magazine V-Jump said that its upcoming game Digimon Survive will be out in 28 July for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The game’s English version will be out sometime in 2022 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). We’re not sure whether the release date is standard for all regions though.
Digimon Survive was delayed due to the old team of developers Witchcraft being replaced by new team HYDE. The game will be part text adventures/visual novel content and part tactical battles, with its stories being divided into chapters. The game is targeted for older audiences as its story is a little darker.
Check out the teaser trailer below:


Halo Infinite Offers Free Battle Pass Called Winter Contingency II

Halo Infinite is holding a two-week event called the Winter Contingency II along with a free Battle Pass
If you haven’t played Halo Infinite in a while and want to give it another try, the Winter Contingency II event is a good opportunity. It’s a two-week event that includes a free Battle Pass. If you haven’t played Halo Infinite much, it’s worth noting that 343 Industries only releases free Battle Pass content occasionally, similar to other popular free-to-play shooters. So if you’re interested in experiencing the Battle Pass content in Halo Infinite, now is a good time to do so.
During the rest of the year, players who want access to the benefits of the Battle Pass have to pay for the Premium version. It is not possible for multiple players using the same computer to share the benefits of the Battle Pass, whether it is the free or paid version.
To encourage players to participate in the event, the Winter Contingency II Battle Pass has 10 tiers, giving players the chance to earn items for free over the holidays.
One of the highlights of this event is the holiday-themed cosmetics that you can use to customize your soldier. These include items like Santa hats and antler ears, as well as holiday-themed weapon skins, headgear, armour coatings, badges, and more.
If you don’t have the time to complete all 10 tiers of the Battle Pass during the holidays, don’t worry. The Battle Pass will be permanently available when it is launched, allowing you to catch up and rank up whenever you have the time to do so.
Last month, 343 Industries announced that the Winter update for the game was the largest in the game’s history. One of the features included in the update was Forge Mode, which allows players to create their own maps.
The company also announced that it would be making changes to the XP system in preparation for the Battle Pass and other events scheduled for next year. This includes the current event, so if you want to see how the XP system in Halo Infinite works now, it’s a good time to play again.


All The Games From Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020

Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest 2020 has concluded with the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020 live stream earlier today.
The presentation featured more than 30 games from over 18 publishers, including new game announcements but primarily focused on updates from announced titles.
Check them out below:
Age Of Empires III: Definitive Edition

Publisher Microsoft and developer Tantalus Media have announced that Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition will launch for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on 15 October 2020.
Bridge Constructor The Walking Dead

Publisher Headup Games and developer ClockStone announced Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead for PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC (Steam), iOS, and Android. It will launch in 2020.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Publisher Activision and developers Treyarch and Raven Software have released a new cinematic trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War dubbed â€œPerseus Briefingâ€.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is slated to release for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Battle.net on 13 November 2020.
Chorus

In Chorus, take control of ex-cultist Nara and her sentient starfighter Forsaken in an epic quest for redemption and to free the galaxy from the influence of the insidious Great Prophet.
This teaser trailer features previously unseen pre-alpha gameplay capture. Feel the agility and combat prowess of Nara and Forsaken and catch a glimpse of some of the devastating weapons and mind-bending abilities players will unlock in this evolution of the space-combat shooter.”
It is slated to release for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC sometime in 2021.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time

Publisher Activision and developer Toys for Bob announced â€œFlashbackâ€ levels for Crash Bandicoot 4: Itâ€™s About Time.
Here is an overview of Flasback levels, via Activision:
â€œFlashbackâ€ levels will give players the ability to rewind time back to the 90sâ€”the greatest era ever!The Flashback levels are designed to challenge playersâ€™ puzzle solving and technical performing abilities. They also give fans even more ways to play. Through the collection of Flashback Tapes, players discover Crash and Cocoâ€™s origin story and experience Bandicoot training in Neo Cortexâ€™s Test Chambersâ€”but the task wonâ€™t be easy.
Crash Bandicoot 4: Itâ€™s About Time is slated to release for the PS4 and Xbox One on 2 October 2020.
Destiny 2: Beyond Light

Power takes a new form and three new subclasses emerge: Shadebinders, Revenants, and Behemoths. Guardians will wield Stasis as they begin a perilous journey. A journey to a new destination in search of a dark empire and secrets frozen in time. Secrets that will reveal a power beyond understanding â€“ beyond Light.
Destiny 2: Beyond LightÂ is now available for pre-order on the PS4, Xbox One, PC via Steam, and Stadia.Â Destiny 2Â will also be coming to both the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
DIRT 5

Design your dream racing event and tear up incredible user-created arenas in Playgrounds, the brand new mode for DIRT 5.
From custom gymkhana arenas, to bespoke time trial races, to thrilling treasure hunt events, use a huge suite of objects â€“ from drift zones and jumps, to rings of fire and loop-de-loops â€“ to invent unbelievable and unique Playgrounds.
Playgrounds is included in all versions of DIRT 5, and the published creations of players on current-gen consoles will be carried over when you switch to next-gen consoles!
DIRT 5 launches on 16 October 2020 for PC, Xbox One and PS4, followed later this year by next-gen consoles. Players on current-gen consoles are entitled to a FREE upgrade to the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 version, which include 120 FPS modes.
Pre-order DIRT 5 Amplified Edition for three days early access, exclusive cars and the keys to every single post-launch addition to the game!
DOOM Eternal The Ancient Gods Part One DLC

Watch the full trailer for DOOM Eternalâ€™s first campaign expansion, The Ancient Gods: Part One, which will be available on 20 October 2020.
Your war is not overâ€¦ slaying the Khan Maykr left an imbalance of power that threatens all of creation. With the aid of an old ally, battle your way back to Urdak and decide the fate of the cosmos. Your mission is now your own.
Dragon Age 4

Publisher Electronic Arts and developer BioWare debuted a new behind-the-scenes video for the next Dragon Age game.
The video provides a glimpse at new environments and characters as the team discusses how they are approaching the development of the upcoming fantasy RPG.
The new Dragon Age game was first announced in December 2018.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Season 2

Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Mediatonic have announced that Season 2 of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout will launch in October 2020.
The Middle Ages-themed Season 2 â€œwill bring the dragon fire with feudal fortresses, knockout knights, and pugilistic paladins among new additions,â€ plus new costumes, emotes, and more.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is available now for PS4 and PC via Steam. The PS4 version is free for PlayStation Plus members to claim throughout August.
Jurassic World Evolution Complete Edition

Life finds a way to Nintendo Switch this November with Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition. Packed with every piece of downloadable content available, Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch includes all three major narrative expansions â€“ Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park, Jurassic World Evolution: Claireâ€™s Sanctuary, and Jurassic World Evolution: Secrets of Dr. Wu – as well as four Dinosaur Packs and the Raptor Squad Skin Collection.
Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition is available to pre-purchase from the Nintendo eShop now, and will launch 3 November 2020.
LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga

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Publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developer Travellerâ€™s Tales have delayed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga from its previously planned 2020 release window, as well as confirmed the game for the PS5 and Xbox Series X in addition to its previously-announced Ps4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam) versions.
It is now slated to release sometime in Spring 2021.
Lemnis Gate

Lemnis Gate is a revolutionary turn-based combat strategy FPS taking place in a time loop. Master the unique abilities of powerful deep-space operatives and compete in mind-bending four-dimensional battles.
It is coming to the PS4, Xbox One and PC sometime in early 2021.
Little Nightmares II

Little Nightmares II is a suspense-adventure game in which you play as Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower. With Six, the girl in a yellow raincoat, as his guide, Mono sets out to discover the dark secrets of The Signal Tower and save Six from her terrible fate; but their journey will not be straightforward as Mono and Six will face a gallery of new threats from the terrible residents of this world.
Little Nightmares II will release for the PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on on 11 February 2021, and for PS5 and Xbox Series X later in 2021.
Mafia: Definitive Edition

Publisher 2K Games and developer Hangar 13 have released the â€œA Life of Reward Too Big to Ignoreâ€ trailer for Mafia: Definitive Edition.
Mafia: Definitive Edition is slated to release for the PS4, Xbox One, PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and Stadia on 25 September 2020.
Medal of Honor: Above And Beyond

Publisher Electronic Arts and developer Respawn Entertainment have announced Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond; a first person shooter VR game from Respawn Entertainment, which is slated to release for the Oculus Rift sometime this holiday.
Necromunda Underhive Wars

Necromunda: Underhive Wars is Focus Home Interactive and Rogue Factorâ€™s third-person tactical-RPG game and debut of Games Workshopâ€™s renowned Necromunda IP in a videogame.
It is slated to release for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on 8 September 2020.
Override 2 Super Mech League

Publisher Modus Games and developer Modus Studios Brazil have announced that Override: Mech City Brawl sequel Override 2: Super Mech League will launch for for PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam in Holiday 2020.
Override 2 installs massive upgrades that bring the seriesâ€™ balance of accessible design and deeply rewarding combat to the next level. This includes a brand-new career mode that lets players fight for the reputation of their club as they pummel their way to the top of Mech Leagues packed with formidable rivals.
Rain destruction on your opponents with a 20-bot roster brimming with charming personality across diverse arenas with game-changing hazards. Play new and returning game modes like Versus, Xenoswarm, King of the Hill, and more.
Outriders

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Outriders is slated to release for the PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC sometime in Holiday 2020.
Project Cars 3

The latest racing game by Slightly Mad Studios launches today on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
Quantum Error

Quantum Error is a cosmic-horror FPS video game currently in development coming to the PS5 and PS4 by TeamKill Media.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet and Clank find themselves at odds with their archnemesis, Dr. Nefarious. Only this time, heâ€™s equipped with the dangerous Dimensionator, a device with the power to travel to other dimensions. The duo fights their way through an army of hired Goons in Megalopolis until something happens and they are ripped apart. Where are they now?
From acclaimed studio Insomniac Games, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will release exclusively for the PS5 during its “launch window”. It is a sequel to 2013’s Ratchet & Clank: Into The Nexus.
Scarlet Nexus

The OSF members are showing off their moves in the new Scarlet Nexus trailer. Scarlet Nexus is slated to release for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, but an official release date or window for the game has yet to be revealed.
Sam & Max

The Sam & Max franchise is getting a new game.
Sam & Max are a pair of crime-fighting animals introduced via comic strips in the 1980s before becoming actual comic books with 1987â€™s Sam & Max: Freelance Police. They went mainstream in the early 1990s with the first SCUMM-powered adventure game, Sam & Max Hit the Road, which is also available on Steam.
Little is known about the new Sam & Max game, but Gamescom Opening Night host Geoff Keighley confirmed that it will be a VR title.

Yep VR— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) August 27, 2020

Spellbreak

Become the Ultimate Battlemage! Spellbreak launches free-to-play on 3 September 2020 for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC (Epic Games store).
Spellbreak is a multiplayer action-spellcasting game where you unleash your inner battlemage. Master elemental magic to fit your playstyle and cast powerful spell combinations to dominate other players across the Hollow Lands.
Access your Spellbreak player account and play with anyone on all supported platforms with cross-progression, cross-play, and cross-party features at launch.
Star Wars Squadrons

Though shattered after the Battle of Endor, the Galactic Empire closes in on the Bormea Sector, determined to crush the recently-formed New Republic. The Republicâ€™s classified Project Starhawk represents a tipping point in the Galactic Civil War, and ace pilots on each side will be instrumental in its outcome.
Get a first look at an early Imperial mission in the single-player story of Star Wars Squadrons, where you must fly behind enemy lines to extract an allied spy with vital intelligence on the project.
Star Wars Squadrons is slated to release on 2 October 2020 for the PS4, Xbox One, PC on EA.com, Steam, and Epic Games Store, and PC with cross-play support.
Struggling

Struggling is a physics-based co-op platformer with a twisted spin on teamwork. Control the arms of a squishy abomination and lead it through a deranged world.
It’s out now for the Nintendo Switch and PC.
Surgeon Simulator 2

Surgeon Simulator 2 is out now on PC via Epic Games Store.
Teardown

Prepare the perfect heist in this simulated and fully destructible voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or explosives to create shortcuts. Stack objects to reach higher. Use the environment to your advantage in the most creative way you can think of.
It’s coming to the PC sometime in 2020.
Turrican

Publisher Strictly Limited Games and developer Factor 5 have announcedÂ Turrican Anthology Vol. IÂ andÂ Turrican Anthology Vol. IIÂ for PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
Here is an overview of each collection:
Turrican Anthology Vol. I
Turrican (Amiga)Turrican 2 (Amiga)Super Turrican (SNES)Super Turrican Directorâ€™s Cut (SNES)Mega Turrican Score Attack (Mega Drive)
Turrican Anthology Vol. II
Turrican 3 (Amiga)Mega Turrican (Mega Drive)Mega Turrican Directorâ€™s Cut (Mega Drive)Super Turrican 2 (SNES)Super Turrican 1 Score Attack (SNES)
The Dark Pictures Anthology Little Hope

In Little Hope, your choices could be the difference between life and death. Test your skills and try to find the best path through this interactive experience.
It’s coming to the PS4, Xbox One and PC on 30 October 2020.
The Sims 4 Journey To Batuu Star Wars

Hone your lightsaber skills, befriend a droid, and get ready to unlock missions for the Resistance, First Order, or scoundrels. The more you accomplish, the closer you are to meeting iconic Star Wars characters like Rey and Kylo Ren.
Star Wars is coming to The Sims 4 for the on PC/Mac, Steam, Xbox One, and PS4 on 8 September 2020.
12 Minutes

Publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Luis Antonio have announced that interactive thriller 12 Minutes will launch for Xbox Series X in addition to Xbox One and PC.
The 12 Minutes ensemble cast will include:
Golden Globe nominee James McAvoy (It Chapter 2, Split, X-Men franchise)Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi, Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, Murder on the Orient Express)Four-time Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe (The Lighthouse, At Eternityâ€™s Gate, The Florida Project)
Directed by Luis Antonio and written by Steve Lerner and Luis Antonio, 12 Minutes invites players to solve a mystery of a man stuck in a time loop.
In this interactive thriller, a manâ€™s romantic evening with his wife is interrupted by a violent home invasion. The man tries to stop the attacker and gets knocked out only to immediately find himself back to the start of the evening, stuck in a time loop of 12 minutes. He must use the knowledge of what is about to happen to change the outcome and break the loop.
The characters are nameless throughout the experience; â€œthe manâ€ is voiced by James McAvoy, â€œthe womanâ€ is voiced by Daisy Ridley, and â€œthe intruderâ€ is voiced by Willem Dafoe.
12 Minutes is a fresh take on the thriller genre, where players are asked to take part in a compelling story centered around a shocking crime which they must help solve. The game subverts the ideas of what play should feel like and will present players with a truly unique experience.
Wasteland 3

Liberty, who runs Colorado with an iron fist, tells Rangers to “Go back to Arizona” in this new trailer for Wasteland 3.
Wasteland 3 is out now for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Warhammer Age Of Sigmar Storm Ground

Gasket Games and Focus Home have revealed Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground, a new strategy game set in the fantasy world of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar. The game will feature the Stormcast Eternals as its heroic faction, facing off against Nagash’s undead Nighthaunt.
It will launch in 2021 for the PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
World of Warcraft: Afterlives Bastion

Uther the Lightbringer, Paladin of the Silver Hand, met an untimely demise â€¦ but his service is not done. When he passes into the afterlife, Devos â€“ a Paragon of Bastion â€“ takes Uther under her wing, only to learn that some mortal wounds run deeper than she could imagine.
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

https://youtube.com/watch?v=8q5gHTCFlbg

Beyond Azerothâ€™s shattered sky, a realm of infinite afterlives awaits: the Shadowlands, where mortal souls go to reckon with their pasts, discover new purpose . . . or suffer an eternity of torment. Seize your destiny on 27 October 2020.
WWE 2K Battlegrounds

The legendary Paul Heyman reads you a story about all the ways you can Brawl Without Limits in WWE 2K Battlegroundâ€™s many wild and unpredictable game modes including:
CampaignExhibitionOne on OneTag TeamTriple ThreatFatal FourwaySteel CageRoyal RumbleKing of The BattlegroundOnline Tournamentand Battleground Challenge!
Unknown9

Raised on the streets of Kolkata India and haunted by visions of her own death, Haroona struggles to understand her mysterious innate abilities to manipulate the unseen. A mentor soon helps Haroona hone her gifts, teaches her to access the mysterious hidden dimension known as The Fold and propels her on a journey to unlock the mysteries of this new realm.
Unknown9 is slated to release for the PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X,
You can watch the entire two-hour Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020 below:


[Report] Horizon Zero Dawn 2 Confirmed, Guerilla Hiring

After releasing Horizon Zero Dawn to both critical acclaim and great sales in 2017 (and following that up with an incredible expansion in the form of The Frozen Wilds), Guerilla Games has been pretty quiet, not announcing anything officially new since then.
That has changed.
Due to recently-added job listings on its official website less than two weeks ago, we now know that Horizon Zero Dawn 2Â might be in active development, as Guerilla Games is currently hiring for people to work on the sequel. That fact is blatantly stated for one vacancy in particular; the role of Technical Vegetation Artist.
While that job may sound like small beans, the listing description may have inadvertently confirmed that Horizon Zero Dawn 2 is currently in the works at Guerilla Games. The job listing introduction states:

“Within Guerrilla, we have four teams dedicated to creating the stunning environments of HORIZON.
One team focuses on the creation of lush and stunning vegetation.
We build these 3D models from scratch, so our world dressing teams can deliver our immersive world with industry-benchmark graphics.”

While none of the other new job listingsÂ outright mentions Horizon or Horizon Zero Dawn 2 like in the job description for Technical Vegetation Artist, many of them are for major jobs like Lead Game Designer, Senior Game Programmer, and more. These hint at a massive undertaking currently ongoing at Guerilla Games, which is most likely for a AAA game, lending even more credence that it could be Horizon Zero Dawn 2.
Earlier this year, actress Janina Gavankar (who played the character Tatai in the Horizon Zero Dawn expansion The Frozen Wilds) already accidentally revealed to the world that Guerilla Games is making a sequel. Therefore, it’s not such a surprise that the developer is taking it up a notch in terms of development.
It sounds like Guerilla Games is gearing up to make Horizon Zero Dawn 2 a launch title for the PS5, which is entirely possible considering that the next-gen console is still at least one year away from now. We’ll have to wait and see what they have in store for us in the near future.


Atlantic & Pacific Division Starters Confirmed For Overwatch League 2019 All-Stars

The Atlantic and Pacific Division starters for the upcoming Overwatch League 2019 All-Stars have been confirmed. It is slated to kick off on 15 May 2019 with a series of custom skill matches before the two teams finally face off in the Overwatch League 2019 All-Star Game on 16 May 2019.
The starting roster for the Atlantic Division are:

JJONAK – Support (New York Excelsior)
PINE – Damage (New York Excelsior)
FUSIONS – Tank (Boston Uprising)
CARPE – Damage (Philadelphia Fusion)
ARK – Support (Washington Justice)
POKO – Tank (Philadelphia Fusion)

The starting roster for the Pacific Division are:

JINMU – Damage (Chengdu Hunters)
AMENG – Tank (Chengdu Hunters)
YVELTAL – Support (Chengdu Hunters)
FLETA – Damage (Seoul Dynasty)
RYUJEHONG – Support (Seoul Dynasty)
GUXUE – Tank (Hangzhou Spark)

Fans who watch the Overwatch League 2019 All-Stars will earn double the usual amount of League Tokens, which means a total of six tokens forÂ each hour of live Overwatch League matches watched on Twitch or Overwatch League platforms during the event.
New Legendary Mercy and Lucio skins will also arrive to commemorate Overwatch League 2019 All-Stars, both of which will be available starting from 7 to 22 May 2019.

The following game modes will be played on 15 May 2019 during All-Star Arcade:

Map 1Â â€“Â Sibling RivalryÂ â€“ 6v6. 3 Genjiâ€™s and 3 Hanzoâ€™s per team. Assault (Hanamura)
Map 2Â â€“Â Healers Never DieÂ â€“ 6v6. Supports only. 1 hero limit. Control (Nepal)
Map 3Â â€“Â Terrible, Terrible DamageÂ â€“ 6v6. Damage only. 1 hero limit. Hybrid (Hollywood)
Map 4Â â€“Â Keeping the PeaceÂ â€“ 6v6. McCree only. Escort (Route 66)
Tiebreaker MapÂ â€“Â Thanks, but No TanksÂ â€“ 6v6. No tanks. 1 hero limit. Hybrid (Blizzard World)

Catch the action on the official Overwatch League Twitch account below in less than two weeks!


Hearthstone Mercenaries RPG-Like Mode Goes Live Today

Hearthstone Mercenaries, the all-new free-to-play game mode for Blizzardâ€™s smash-hit digital card gameÂ Hearthstone, is live today, offering players a whole new way to play in its vibrant universe.
Combining the depth of tactical RPG-style combat with engrossing and rewarding long-term progression,Â MercenariesÂ puts the focus onÂ Hearthstoneâ€™s iconic characters, encouraging players to collect, upgrade, and equip their favourite heroes and villains, and call their shots in epic high-stakes battles.
InÂ Mercenaries,Â players will assemble Parties of six heroes from among their roster and set out to complete single-player Bounties; a randomly generated series of battles that culminate in a bout with powerful Bounty Bosses. Every hero on the team will gain experience after each successful battle, increasing in power and gaining access to new abilities as they level up. Upon completing a full Bounty, players will earn a cache of treasure that includes Mercenary Coins, which they can use to craft additional heroes or upgrade ones they already own.
The roster of Mercenary heroes; which includes over 50 at launch, was designed to encourage players to get creative when building teams, with countless powerful synergies for players to discover. Players can also bring their most formidable teams to the Fighting Pit, where they can square up against other players and earn experience, achievements, and other rewards.
Blizzard Entertainment co-leader Mike Ybarra said:

â€œMercenariesÂ provides an experience that feels completely new, but embodies the fundamental spirit ofÂ Hearthstone. The team has opened up a whole new chapter for HearthstoneÂ that captures its unique spirit, with a fresh mode full of strategic depth. I canâ€™t wait to see the strategies our players will unleash on the world.â€

Players who start their journey will earn their firstÂ eight Mercenary heroesÂ just for completing the prologue and introductory missions. All other Mercenaries can be obtained from simply playing the campaign or via other in-game rewards.
Starting today, players can also buy Mercenaries packs for 100 in-game gold each, or purchase pack bundles of different sizes from the Blizzard Shop, starting at US$2.99 for two packs. MercenariesÂ packs contain fiveÂ Mercenaries items, which can include Mercenary Cards, Mercenary Portraits, or Mercenary Coins, which can be used to craft or upgrade Mercenaries. Each MercenariesÂ pack contains at least one Rare or better Mercenary Card.
Check out the gameplay trailer below:


Here Are the Dates for the Next THREE Steam Sales

If Kotaku’s sources are to be believed, we now know the dates of the next three Steam Sales, with the nearest one just less than a week away. After speaking toÂ three developer sources, Kotaku UK has learned when we should start saving (or hiding our wallets) as we head towards the fourth quarter and holiday season of 2017.
The dates and Steam Sale events are as follows (we’ve converted the times to Malaysia, Singapore & Hong Kong for your convenience):
Steam Halloween Sale: 1AM Oct 27th KUL/ HK/ SGÂ – 1AM November 2nd 2017;
Steam AutumnÂ Sale (Black Friday): 1AM November 23rd 2017 – 1AM November 29th 2017;
Steam Winter Sale: 1AM December 22nd 2017 – 1AM January 5th 2018
According to the sources, the sales are expected to start and end at approximately 6pmÂ UK time on each of those dates – which translates to roughly 1am the following day.

#RIPWallet


River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Will Be Out This December In Japan For Nintendo Switch

The Kunio-kun series lives on, not just in a River City Girls sequel but in 2D 16-bit graphic pixel format on a brand new game.
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms, the next Kunio-kun game from Arc System Works featuring 2D beat-em-up action and some RPG elements, will be out on 16th December for Nintendo Switch in Japan. No Western release date has been announced as of yet, though the PC and PS4 versions will be out after April 2022.
This Kunio-kun game takes place in a Romance of the Three Kingdoms setting and storyline, but with Kunio-kun sprites and characters. The game also features a new bonus mode called Record of Three Kingdoms Heroes: Red Cliffs Chapter, where it’s 4-player co-op mayhem featuring simple controls and exhilarating battles. Check it out below:

Friendly fire can be switched on or off, depending on the mood. The mode also features hidden stages, exclusive playable characters, a CRT TV-style filter, and a lot more for the authentic 4-player beat-em-up experience. The game features 10 stages and 12 playable characters.
For more on Kunio-kun games, check out our River City Girls coverage.Â


Battlefield 2042 Unveils Specialists’ Gameplay

EA and DICE haveÂ announced the Specialists for the upcoming Battlefield 2042.
These include:

Kimble ‘Irish’ Graves
Webster McKay
Maria Falck
Pyotr ‘Boris’ Guskovsky
Wikus ‘Casper’ Van Daele

However, there remain more Specialists who have yet to be revealed. You can find more details at the official website here.

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.
In the meantime, check out theÂ Battlefield 2042 gameplay footage below:

More gameplay. And more to come. https://t.co/3ga1HX6rYG #Battlefield pic.twitter.com/cq9hfecQ0e
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) September 3, 2021


This Genshin Impact And Squid Game Fan-Made Crossover Is Nuts

Loads of people love Genshin Impact, the free-to-play online RPG with an anniversary celebration being picked apart by entitled gacha players. Even more people love Squid Game, the Korean take on Battle Royale that uses kid’s games with lethal losing conditions and rich/poor society commentary that’s so on the nose.
From a marketing perspective, it would be great (yet thematically inappropriate) to merge the two with some crossover and collaboration of sorts. There’s obviously no official word on this happening anytime soon, so you’ll have to watch YouTuber genshashin’s latest video for now to sate those twisted jollies.
Basically it’s the Genshin Impact cast playing the simple “red light, green light” game and pyromaniac child Klee playing the creepy Green Light, Red Light doll. All the GI sound clips are from various events and presets from the game; it’s rather masterfully spliced in.

Both Genshin Impact and Squid Game are available now on their respective platforms; the former on Apple Store, Google Play Store, and Mihoyo’s site, and the latter on Netflix.


Netflix April 2021: Our Picks & Highlights

Since everyone is (still mostly) staying home because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Iâ€™m sure you wonâ€™t want to waste time sifting through Netflixâ€™s extensive catalogue of shows and movies just to decide on what to watch. The streaming giant updates its site every day, week, and month with new content, so Iâ€™m here to save your precious time.
Here are my personal recommendations and highlights for Netflix Malaysiaâ€™s April 2021 lineup and how to fill up your free time with worthwhile content at home:
The Serpent (4 April 2021)

The Serpent is an eight-part limited series crime drama serial co-produced by BBC One and Netflix. It is based on the crimes of serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who murdered young tourists between 1975â€“1976. The series stars Tahar Rahim in the lead role as Sobhraj and Doctor Who alum Jenna Coleman as Marie-AndrÃ©e Leclerc.
The synopsis reads:
In the 1970s, merciless killer Charles Sobhraj preys on travelers exploring the “hippie trail” of South Asia. Based on shocking true events.

Concrete Cowboy (4 April 2021)

Concrete Cowboy is an American Western drama film directed by Ricky Staub, from a screenplay by Staub and Dan Walser, based on the novel Ghetto Cowboy by Greg Neri, which is a fictionalization of the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club and urban African-American horseriding culture in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
It stars Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint and Clifford “Method Man” Smith.
The synopsis reads:
Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.

The Way Of The Househusband (8 April 2021)

The Way Of The HousehusbandÂ anime adaptation wasÂ originally announcedÂ in 2020, but the long-awaited adaptation of the hit manga has finally received a trailer and a release date from Netflix.
It’sÂ based on the cosy gangster comedy manga about â€œThe Immortal Dragon,â€ a former yakuza member whose incredible feats are still talked about in the underworld, spending his daily life as a househusband.
The synopsis reads:
After disappearing from the underworld, the legendary yakuza Tatsu, “the Immortal Dragon,” resurfaces â€” as a fiercely devoted stay-at-home husband.

Love And Monsters (14 April 2021)

Love And Monsters was one of the best and most underrated movies in 2020, and it’s finally coming to Netflix to those who live outside the US. It’s not just a typical movie, but one filled with heart, humour, emotion and great performances all around.
The synopsis reads:
Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, all of humanity has been forced to live in underground colonies. When Joel Dawson (Dylan Oâ€™Brien) reconnects over the radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, who has been living on the coast 80 miles away, he begins to fall for her again.
Joel realizes that there’s nothing left for him underground, and despite all the danger that stands in his way, he decides he must venture out to find his true love.

Shadow And Bone (23 April 2021)

Shadow And Bone is an upcoming fantasy streaming television series developed by Eric Heisserer (ofÂ  2016’s Arrival fame) and 21 Laps Entertainment for Netflix. It is based on the Grisha fantasy trilogy, Shadow And Bone and the Six Of Crows duology by Leigh Bardugo.
This could ultimately turn out to be Netflix’s own The Lord Of The Rings.
The synopsis reads:
Dark forces conspire against orphan mapmaker Alina Starkov when she unleashes an extraordinary power that could change the fate of her war-torn world.

Yasuke (29 April 2021)

Yasuke is an anime based on the Black (African) samurai who served under Oda Nobunaga.
Featuring six episodes, the official synopsis reads:
In a war-torn feudal Japan filled with mechs and magic, the greatest ronin never known, Yasuke, struggles to maintain a peaceful existence after a past life of violence.
But when a local village becomes the center of social upheaval between warring daimyo, Yasuke must take up his sword and transport a mysterious child who is the target of dark forces and bloodthirsty warlords.
The Yasuke anime is produced and directed by LeSean Thomas (Cannon Busters) and animated by MAPPA (the studio behind Attack On Titan The Final Season and Jujutsu Kaisen). The animeâ€™s character designs come from director and animator, Takeshi Koike (Lupin The Third The Woman Called Fujiko Mine)
Meanwhile, Yasuke will be voiced by LaKeith Stanfield (Sorry To Bother You, Judas And The Black Messiah) and Grammy Award-nominated artist, Flying Lotus, is composing the music for the anime.
The Mitchells Vs. The Machines (30 April 2021)

The Mitchells Vs. The Machines (originally titled Connected) is an animated science-fiction comedy film produced by Sony Pictures Animation. It is directed by Michael Rianda and written by Rianda and Jeff Rowe (who also serves as co-director), with Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Kurt Albrecht serving as producers.
It stars the voices of Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Rianda, Eric Andre, and Olivia Colman, and follows a family that winds up having to save Earth from a technological singularity.
The synopsis reads:
In this animated comedy, the Mitchell family goes on a road trip only to find themselves in a tech war when their devices decide to take over the world.

Those are just several selected highlights from next monthâ€™s offerings of new TV series and movies on Netflix. Now you can plan your Netflix binge-fest for April 2021.


Warner Bros Delays Wonder Woman 1984 Due To COVID-19

Even movies coming out as far as June 2020 are getting pushed back due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak. Warner Bros. has announced that they have delayed Wonder Woman 1984 from its original release date of 5 June 2020 to 14 August 2020.
Along with Wonder Woman 1984, the studio has also delayed several other movies indefinitely, including Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical Into The Heights, the animated movie Scoob, and James Wan’s horror thriller Malignant.
Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich said (via Variety):

â€œWhen we greenlit â€˜Wonder Woman 1984,â€™ it was with every intention to be viewed on the big screen and are excited to announce that Warner Bros. Pictures will be bringing the film to theatres on Aug. 14.
We hope the world will be in a safer and healthier place by then.â€

Wonder Woman 1984 joins the other following movies from other studios, all of which have been delayed or pushed back due to the Covid-19 pandemic:

No Time To Die â€“ 26 November 2020
Fast & Furious 9 â€“ April 2021
A Quiet Place Part II â€“ TBC
The New Mutants â€“ TBC
Disneyâ€™s Mulan â€“ TBC
Black Widow – TBC

Even Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins had something to say about her movie’s delay, as she posted the following tweet earlier today:

We made Wonder Woman 1984 for the big screen and I believe in the power of cinema. In these terrible times, when theater owners are struggling as so many are, we are excited to re-date our film to August 14th 2020 in a theater near you, and pray for better times for all by then pic.twitter.com/85ykQ8x6NE
â€” Patty Jenkins (@PattyJenks) March 24, 2020
In the meantime, rewatch the Wonder Woman 1984 trailer below.
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THQ Nordic Teases New South Park Game

THQ Nordic teased a new South Park game in development at the end of its digital showcase.
The announcement came in the form of a cute little segment where THQ Nordic’s 26 unannounced titles changed to 25 with a scribble, along with a sound clip of Randy Marsh from the series. saying “Oh, it’s coming!”.

As of now there are no details about the upcoming game, though we suspect it will be similar to past South Park games South Park: The Stick of Truth and South Park: The Fractured But Whole, two RPGs known for their on-point humour.


Indonesia-Made Visual Novel Coffee Talk Gets An Episode 2

Publisher Chorus Worldwide and developer Toge Productions just announced a new episode for its hit visual novel Coffee Talk.Â
Coffee Talk takes place in a contemporary universe where humans and fantasy creatures live together while also enjoying modern-day conveniences and technology. The new episode, Hibiscus & Butterfly, will bring in new characters in the mix but still retain the same lo-fi chillax vibe, warm coffee/tea-making game mechanics, and a lot of conversations and life lessons.
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly will be out in 2022 for PC.


Elden Ring Endings Guide

Elden Ring, the 80+ hours RPG from From Software, eventually ends. And there are a couple of endings you can unlock, depending on your progress and what you’ve done throughout your Elden Lord journey filled with perils and pitfalls.
This feature plots out and explains the game’s ending process and how to get one of each. Since we’re dealing with endgame content, there will be major spoilers. So here’s your warning:

Elden Ring Endings Guide – General

Here’s what you need to know.
The three main endings with totally different outcomes after you kill the last boss are:

Elden Lord (you rule the world as Elden Lord)
Lord of the Frenzied Flame (you go your own way & set the world on fire; literally)
Age of the Stars (you help out a cute Moon Witch and usher in a new cold ruling age)

Some of these endings have multiple versions based on a theme. For example, the “Elden Lord” ending has three or more variations depending on the actions you take throughout the game.
You can only see one ending per playthrough. This means that if you are prompted to continue playing in The Lands Between just before the last boss & ending, you cannot use that same state to see the other endings.
The door to the final boss is locked off once you’ve finished the game, so you need to play through the game again, whether it’s using a brand-new character or playing New Game Plus Journey 2.
To get these other endings, you need to complete side quests involving certain important NPCs in Elden Ring like Ranni and Fie. However, some of their quests are locked out if you go further into the main story. Hence that’s why you have to play through the game again if you’re close to the final boss and ending.
Elden Lord Ending(s)

In this ending, you follow the path of the Two Fingers and become Elden Lord. This ending has different variations like The Age of Fracture, Age of Duskborn, and more.
Elden Lord: Age of Fracture
Just follow the core plot and do not complete any ending-related side content.
Elden Lord: Age of Duskborn
Unlocked by following the Fia side quest which also involves D, Hunter of the Dead. This questline wonâ€™t kick off until you reach Altus Plateau for the first time, when Fia will make a request of you.
Working through this quest and tracking down Fia after she leaves Roundtable Hold will lead to you eventually obtaining the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince key item. Sheâ€™s found in the Deeproot Depths, which is reached by heading deep beneath Leyndell, Royal Capital, starting with its sewers and working down from there.
Use that at the very end of the game to restore the rune of death, dispelling the curse of immortality from the land as you ascend to become the Elden Lord.
Elden Lord: Age of Order
This ending is built around the side quest that revolves around Goldmask and Brother Corhyn. Corhyn begins in Roundtable Hold, but once you enter Raya Lucaria Academy with the Glintstone Key, he tells you heâ€™s leaving in search of Goldmask.
You must track them both down (they first both appear in the Altus Plateau) and follow their quest. First, speak to Goldmask on a broken bridge to the north of the Plateau, then find Cohryn a little further south to tell him where Goldmask is. They will reunite and will move around Altus a little, and eventually to Leyndell.
At one point youâ€™ll need to solve a puzzle by casting the Law of Regression Incantation in front of a statue in the capital. The spell can be learned after giving the Golden Order Principia Prayer Book to a cleric; the book is found in the capital, too. If you can’t cast the spell, just respec. Youâ€™ll be able to take the Mending Rune of Perfect Order from Goldmask in the Ashen Capital after your trip to Crumbling Farum Azula.
Elden Lord: Blessing of Despair
To get this variation, you need to complete the Dung Eater quest and beat him in an invasion.
After that, you can give him Seedbed Curse items in the Leyndell Gaol, and if you give him enough, he will give you the Rune of the Fell Curse. Seedbed Curse key items can be found on bodies that have been defiled by Dung Eater. There are several of these in the Royal Capital, plus in Elphael (accessed via the Haligtree Secret Medallion), and even one in Volcano Manor.
Here’s a walkthrough for the Dung Eater quest.

Lord of the Frenzied Flame

This ending lets you, the Tarnished, break from the Three Fingers rule. You save Melina’s life, but she is pissed at you and becomes your enemy.
To unlock this ending, you must head into the sewers below Leyndell, and then deeper beyond the sewers to eventually reach the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds. You need to defeat a boss down in the Church of the Forsaken, and then hit the altar at the rear of the boss room to reveal another secret path. Keep going, and youâ€™ll reach a mysterious door made of molten rock.
Remove your clothes and stand before this door in order to meet the Three Fingers, which will “bless” you with the curse and power of the Frenzied Flame. Be warned, doing this locks you out of the other endings.
Age of the Stars

Arguably the good ending of Elden Ring. The ending involves completing the long-as-heck Snow Witch Ranni sidequest.
The exact triggers around Ranniâ€™s quest and appearance are complicated. At the very least, just make sure to finish Rodgier from Roundtable Hold’s quests; youâ€™ll ultimately be able to find Ranni at Ranniâ€™s Rise in Western Liurnia. Depending on your game progress, she may only appear after beating Radahn (or even before).
This quest also involves wolf sword guy Blaidd, who can be encountered in the woods near the Limgrave Minor Erdtree from right at the start of the game.
The Ranni questline is complicated, to say the least. It involves finding many items along the way and interacting with many characters. When Ranni disappears and you get a miniature doll of her, you need to talk to her Doll at a site of grace. This works for some players, but it again appears to vary depending on triggers – some have reported only being able to talk to the doll at the last Site of Grace before the Lake of Rot, underground. Long story short: at some point in the mid-game, you need to talk to the doll to continue the questline.
Follow the questline to its conclusion, then complete the rest of the game as normal. Youâ€™ll notice before the very final interaction of the game, after the final boss, there’s a Blue Summon Sign. Touching this instantly summons Ranni, which triggers the Age of the Stars ending.


F1 Manager 2023 Launches This Summer With New Modes & Features

Frontier Developments has announced F1 Manager 2023, the next instalment in the officially licensed Formula 1 management simulation series, with deeper management systems, more dramatic racing, and an even greater commitment to authenticity. Fans are invited to assume the role of an F1 Team Principal.
F1 Manager 2023 comes even closer to the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship with the brand-new Race Replay mode, which will allow aspiring Team Principals to rewrite key moments from throughout the 23-race season. Additionally, in the returning Career mode, players will enjoy a suite of highly requested feature developments, adding new dimensions to the sporting drama at every turn.
F1® Manager 2023 gives fans the freedom to oversee their chosen F1 team on their own terms. New to 2023 is the role of the Sporting Director, enabling deeper management of the pit crew and their training schedule, and challenging players to balance the risk of costly errors against rapid pitstop times.
New weight considerations will also require players to find a balance between car performance and reliability, working within the Cost Cap to give their driver pairing every chance of success. Prospective Team Principals will define the direction of their team by setting the development focus of their current line-up, or by scouting the next generation of talent from the fully simulated F2 and F3 Championships, negotiating contracts for the following season to ensure multi-year success.
Races are more dramatic and dynamic than ever before, with shifting racing lines ensuring that drivers will duel for every vital point. A new driver confidence system underpins bold overtaking manoeuvres, with cars going wheel-to-wheel as each world-class driver verbally responds to commands via their race engineers.
The fine balance of optimal tyre temperature windows creates unfolding drama as grip levels fluctuate, and split-second decisions will mean the difference between taking pole position or ending up in the barriers. F1 Manager 2023 brings all 23 season-defining races and six F1 Sprint events to life in stunning broadcast quality, with each key moment narrated by the returning Sky Sports commentary pairing of David Croft and Karun Chandhok.
F1 Manager 2023 will launch in summer 2023 digitally on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and will also be available both physically and digitally on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4 and Xbox One. The game is available to wishlist now.
Check out the trailer below:


Overwatch 2 Servers Are Down Following Mass DDoS Attacks

With Overwatch 1 gone, a sequel takes its place. And right now, it’s available, though not without some hiccups.
According to Blizzard president Mike Ybarra and game lead Aaron Keller, the Overwatch 2 servers have been hit by “mass” distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) one after the other on the title’s launch day. The company is doing its best to resolve issues preventing players from accessing the game.

“Teams are working hard on server issues with Overwatch 2. We are humbled by the excitement of players and will continue to focus on issues and get players into the fun! Thanks for your patience.
Unfortunately we are experiencing a mass DDoS attack on our servers. eams are working hard to mitigate/manage. This is causing a lot of drop/connection issues.”

Unfortunately we are experiencing a mass DDoS attack on our servers. Teams are working hard to mitigate/manage. This is causing a lot of drop/connection issues. https://t.co/4GwrfHEiBE
— Mike Ybarra (@Qwik) October 4, 2022

We’re steadily making progress on server issues and stability, as well as working through a second DDoS attack. We’re all hands on deck and will continue to work throughout the night. Thank you for your patience – we’ll share more info as it becomes available.
— Aaron Keller (@aaronkellerOW) October 5, 2022

Overwatch 2 is available right now for PC, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Assuming you can get online right now, that is. The game will have seasonal updates every nine weeks and a battle pass including heroes, game modes, maps, and cosmetics.


[Updated] Dota 2 – The Lima Major 2023: Teams, Schedule & Results

The first Dota 2 Major of the 2022-23 season will be kicking off in Peru on 22 February. This will be the very first Major that Valve’s MOBA will be hosting in the region. A total of 18 qualifying teams have already been confirmed for the event through their regional leagues, and players can expect a hefty prize pool and plenty of Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) points up for grabs.
Last season, The International 2022 tournament concluded with Tundra emerging victorious and taking home the highly coveted Aegis of Champions. Fans of Dota 2 were on the edge of their seats as they witnessed some incredible plays and epic comebacks throughout the intense competition. With the first Major of the current season fast approaching, fans are eagerly anticipating how it will measure up against their expectations.
NOTE: All Times & Dates will be in (UTC+8)

Details

Date: 22 February – 5 March
Venue: Arena 1, Av, Cto. de Playas S/N, San Miguel 15087, Peru
Group Stage

Two groups of nine teams each
Single round-robin
All matches are Bo2
Top four teams from each group advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs
5th and 6th place teams from each group advance to the lower bracket of the playoffs
Remaining teams are eliminated

Date: 22 – 26 February
Start Time: 11:00 PM (UTC+8)

Playoffs

Double-elimination bracket
All matches except Grand Final are Bo3
Grand Final is Bo5

Date: 28 February – 5 March

Final Standings

Placing
$ USD
DPC Points
Team

1
$200,000
400
Gaimin Gladiators

2
$100,000
350
Team Liquid

3
$75,000
300
Talon Esports

4
$50,000
250
Shopify Rebellion

5-6

$25,000

200

Entity

Evil Geniuses

7-8

$12,500

100

Team Spirit

Team Aster

9-12

–
–
HellRaisers

PSG.LGD

beastcoast

Tundra Esports

13-14

–
–
TSM

Geek Slate

15-16

–

–

Execration

BetBoom Team

17-18

–

–

EHOME

Knights

Teams
Group A

EHOME – China
Evil Geniuses – South America
Execration – Southeast Asia
Gaimin Gladiators – Western Europe
PSG.LGD – China
Talon Esports – Southeast Asia
Team Spirit – Eastern Europe
TSM – North America
Tundra Esports – Western Europe

Group B

beastcoast – South America
BetBoom Team – Eastern Europe
Entity – Western Europe
Geek Slate – Southeast Asia
HellRaisers – Eastern Europe
Knights – China
Shopify Rebellion – North America
Team Aster – China
Team Liquid – Western Europe

Group Stage Standings

Group A

1
Gaimin Gladiators
4-3-1
11-5

2
Team Spirit
4-3-1
11-5

3
Evil Geniuses
3-4-1
10-6

4
Talon Esports
3-4-1
10-6

5
PSG.LGD
2-4-2
8-8

6
Tundra Esports
3-1-4
7-9

7
TSM
2-2-4
6-10

8
Execration
0-6-2
6-10

9
EHOME
0-3-5
3-13

Group B

1
Team Liquid
6-2-0
14-2

2
Entity
4-3-1
11-5

3
Shopify Rebellion
3-4-1
10-6

4
Team Aster
2-4-2
8-8

5
beastcoast
2-4-2
8-8

6
HellRaisers
3-1-4
7-9

7
Geek Slate
2-3-3
7-9

8
BetBoom Team
1-4-3
6-10

9
Knights
0-1-7
1-15

Matches
Group Stage
22 February
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – PSG.LGD [1] vs [1] Evil Geniuses (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – Talon Esports [1] vs [1] Gaimin Gladiators (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – Team Spirit [2] vs [0] TSM (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – Execration [1] vs [1] Tundra Esports (Group A)
23 February
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Aster [1] vs [1] beastcoast (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Liquid [2] vs [0] HellRaisers (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Shopify Rebellion [2] vs [0] BetBoom Team (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Geek Slate [0] vs [2] Entity (Group B)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – EHOME [0] vs [2] Tundra Esports (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Spirit [0] vs [2] Gaimin Gladiators (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Execration [0] vs [2] Talon Esports (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – PSG.LGD [0] vs [2] TSM (Group A)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Knights [0] vs [2] Entity (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Liquid [1] vs [1] BetBoom Team (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – HellRaisers [0] vs [2] Geek Slate (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Shopify Rebellion [1] vs [1] Team Aster (Group B)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – Evil Geniuses [1] vs [1] Talon Esports (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – TSM [0] vs [2] Tundra Esports (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – PSG.LGD [1] vs [1] Team Spirit (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – EHOME [0] vs [2] Gaimin Gladiators (Group A)
24 February
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – HellRaisers [1] vs [1] beastcoast (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Shopify Rebellion [1] vs [1] Entity (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Aster [1] vs [1] BetBoom Team (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Liquid [2] vs [0] Knights (Group B)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – EHOME [1] vs [1] Execration (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – TSM [0] vs [2] Talon Esports (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Tundra Esports [0] vs [2] Gaimin Gladiators (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Spirit [2] vs [0] Evil Geniuses (Group A)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Knights [0] vs [2] Geek Slate (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Shopify Rebellion [2] vs [0] HellRaisers (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Liquid [2] vs [0] Entity (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – beastcoast [1] vs [1] BetBoom Team (Group B)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – EHOME [1] vs [1] Evil Geniuses (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – Execration [1] vs [1] TSM (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – PSG.LGD [2] vs [0] Tundra Esports (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – Team Spirit [1] vs [1] Talon Esports (Group A)
25 February
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Knights [0] vs [2] beastcoast (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Shopify Rebellion [1] vs [1] Geek Slate (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Aster [1] vs [1] Entity (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – HellRaisers [2] vs [0] BetBoom Team (Group B)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Execration [1] vs [1] Gaimin Gladiators (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Evil Geniuses [2] vs [0] Tundra Esports (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – EHOME [0] vs [2] TSM (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – PSG.LGD [1] vs [1] Talon Esports (Group A)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Liquid [1] vs [1] Geek Slate (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – beastcoast [1] vs [1] Entity (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Shopify Rebellion [1] vs [1] Knights (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Aster [0] vs [2] HellRaisers (Group B)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – Evil Geniuses [2] vs [0] Gaimin Gladiators (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – PSG.LGD [1] vs [1] Execration (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – EHOME [1] vs [1] Team Spirit (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – Tundra Esports [2] vs [0] Talon Esports (Group A)
26 February
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Liquid [2] vs [0] beastcoast (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Aster [2] vs [0] Geek Slate (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Knights [0] vs [2] BetBoom Team (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – HellRaisers [0] vs [2] Entity (Group B)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Spirit [2] vs [0] Tundra Esports (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – EHOME [0] vs [2] PSG.LGD (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Execration [1] vs [1] Evil Geniuses (Group A)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – TSM [1] vs [1] Gaimin Gladiators (Group A)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – BetBoom Team [0] vs [2] Entity (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Aster [2] vs [0] Knights (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Geek Slate [0] vs [2] beastcoast (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Shopify Rebellion [0] vs [2] Team Liquid (Group B)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – Evil Geniuses [2] vs [0] TSM (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – Team Spirit [2] vs [0] Execration (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – EHOME [0] vs [2] Talon Esports (Group A)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – PSG.LGD [0] vs [2] Gaimin Gladiators (Group A)
27 February
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Shopify Rebellion [2] vs [0] beastcoast (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Geek Slate [1] vs [1] BetBoom Team (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Knights [0] vs [2] HellRaisers (Group B)
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Liquid [2] vs [0] Team Aster (Group B)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – beastcoast [1] vs [2] Team Aster (Group B Tiebreaker)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Geek Slate [0] vs [2] HellRaisers (Group B Tiebreaker)
Playoffs
1 March
12:45 AM (UTC+8) – Gaimin Gladiators [2] vs [0] Team Aster (Upper Bracket Quarterfinal)
4:30 AM (UTC+8) – Entity [2] vs [0] Evil Geniuses (Upper Bracket Quarterfinal)
8:30 AM (UTC+8) – Team Spirit [1] vs [2] Shopify Rebellion (Upper Bracket Quarterfinal)
1:00 PM (UTC+8) – Team Liquid [2] vs [0] Talon Esports (Upper Bracket Quarterfinal)
2 March
12:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Aster [2] vs [1] Tundra Esports (Lower Bracket Round 1)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Evil Geniuses [2] vs [0] beastcoast (Lower Bracket Round 1)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Spirit [2] vs [1] PSG.LGD (Lower Bracket Round 1)
3 March
12:00 AM (UTC+8) – Talon Esports [2] vs [0] HellRaisers (Lower Bracket Round 1)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Gaimin Gladiators [2] vs [0] Entity (Upper Bracket Semifinal)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – Shopify Rebellion [0] vs [2] Team Liquid (Upper Bracket Semifinal)
11:00 PM (UTC+8) – Evil Geniuses [2] vs [1] Team Aster (Lower Bracket Round 2)
4 March
2:00 AM (UTC+8) – Talon Esports [2] vs [1] Team Secret (Lower Bracket Round 2)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – Shopify Rebellion [2] vs [1] Evil Geniuses (Lower Bracket Quarterfinal)
5 March
12:00 AM (UTC+8) – Entity [0] vs [2] Talon Esports (Lower Bracket Quarterfinal)
3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Gaimin Gladiators [2] vs [0] Team Liquid (Upper Bracket Final)
7:00 AM (UTC+8) – Talon Esports [2] vs [1] Shopify Rebellion (Lower Bracket Semifinal)
6 March
1:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Liquid [2] vs [0] Talon Esports (Lower Bracket Final)
5:00 AM (UTC+8) – Gaimin Gladiators [3] vs [0] Team Liquid (Grand Final)

Where To Watch?
YouTube / Twitch / Facebook / Trovo


Uprising Cut Ties With Dreamkazper

The Boston Uprising has officially severed their connection with their starting DPS, Jonathan â€œDreamKazperâ€ Sanchez as confirmed via Twitter earlier today. Mired in a controversy involving inappropriate (sexual) conduct with a minors following a second accusation from a 16-year old female fan, Sanchez’s departure from the Uprising, while upsetting, is the least of his problems.

A quick check on the Boston Uprising team sheet on the Overwatch League page also shows Sanchez being omitted from the list. This leaves only two DPS players to choose from, instantly elevating Mistakes as a starting DPS. Teams are not allowed to add players following the final deadline last April 5th.

We understand that investigations are still pending and yesterday the Overwatch League took precautionary measures by indefinitely suspending the player. His team took similar stand, before dropping the bombshell today.Â If found guilty, Sanchez has got more than just Reddit, memes and the Overwatch community to worry about. It’s the long arms of the law that’s knocking on his door soon.
In case you’re in the dark of what has transpired, we have it reported here.


Pacific Rim: The Black Anime Season 2 Stomps In This April

Remember the Pacific Rim anime that was on Netflix last year? Yeah, us either. But it’s coming to a conclusion with its second season, so there’s that.
Pacific Rim: The Black Season 2 will be aired on Netflix on 19th April 2022. The show is focused on siblings Taylor and Hayley Travis teaming up with mercenary Mei and a mysterious boy to deal with kaijus and shady mercenaries. The Netflix official account (one of them anyway) has some stills for your browsing.

the action-packed mecha anime series PACIFIC RIM: THE BLACK returns for its epic Kaiju conclusion. only on Netflix, April 19. pic.twitter.com/iX3jMyznWM
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) March 23, 2022

Hopefully the second season of the mecha and kaiju fight night anime can impress us this April.


Jusant Is A New Mountain-Climbing Game From Life Is Strange Developers

During the Xbox Games Showcase, Life Is Stranger developers Don’t Nod announced that Jusant is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC sometime in fall 2023.
Jusant is an action-puzzle climbing game where players will scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside their watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.
Check out the trailer below:


Margot “Harley Quinn” Robbie Will Be Swashbuckling In New Disney Pirates Of The Caribbean Movie

Margot Robbie, currently the definitive live-action portrayal of DC’s Harley Quinn, will be making a switch from Gotham criminal to high seas robber.
She, alongside Birds of Prey writer Christina Hodson, will be setting sail in a new female-fronted Pirates of the Caribbean film for Disney. She will be attached as a star, obviously.
This Pirates project will be separate from the already-announced franchise reboot that’s being developed by Pirates scribe Ted Elliott and Chernobyl’s Craig Mazin. The female Pirates movie will not be a spin-off to the Jack Sparrow series either; it’ll be an original story with new characters under the Pirates moniker. Jerry Bruckheimer will be producing both these films.
Will Margot Robbie be the Rule 63 version of Jack Sparrow, or an entirely original pirate who may be just as wacky? Guess we’ll find out way, way later, as the project is still kept in Davey Jones’ locker.


Indie Devs Under Publisher Team17 Revolts Against NFT Plans, Including Overcooked Makers [Update]

Update: Team17 has ended its Worms NFT plans following all the backlash. Here’s the official statement from the publisher:
“Team17 is today announcing an end to the MetaWorms NFT project. We have listened to our teamsters, development partners, and our gamesâ€™ communities, and the concerns theyâ€™ve expressed, and have therefore taken the decision to step back from the NFT space.”
Original story:
It seems as if a number of indie developers aren’t fans of Team17’s recent announcement.
Earlier during the week, Team17 revealed its Worms NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Not many people were happy with this, with fans expressing their disappointment with the publisher and its NFT partner Reality Gaming Group.
Team17’s group of indie developers are also being vocal about their ire. Both Ghost Town Games (Overcooked) and Aggro Crab Games (Going Under) have come forward and spoke out against Team17’s decision to engage with NFTs and the cryptocurrency space.

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— Overcooked ? (@Overcookedgame) February 1, 2022

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— AGGRO CRAB (@AggroCrabGames) January 31, 2022

And just recently, Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic issued the following statement regarding NFTs:
“To our community, We have no interest in utilising NFT’s in any aspect of our business now or in future. Nor do we endorse the use of NFT’s in the wider world. In light of this, please be respectful when engaging with staff and community managers unwittingly affects by NFT announcements.”
As you can tell, the three developers have stressed that their respective fans and customers do not harass employees at Team17 or any other developers under their publishing umbrella. NFTs have been a controversial subject as of late, with even Ubisoft and VOs like Troy Baker coming under fire for even planning around such ideas that consequently can become grifts/pyramid schemes.


Cyberpunk 2077 Reveals The Cars, Bikes & Fashion Of Night City

The Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Episode 4 live stream took place earlier tonight. It revealed the different vehicles and cars that players will be able to drive in the upcoming game.
During the stream, the developer confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will feature races not only in Night City but also in the Badlands surrounding it. They also said that players will be able to summon cars that they own sort of like how Geralt calls for his horse, Roach.
Each car is said to be unique, both inside and out, as the interiors of the cars also feature distinguished elements like different dashboards. They will also handle differently, according to what type of vehicle they belong to.
Check them out below:
Economy

Executive

Heavy Duty

Sport

Hypercars

Bikes

You can also check out how they made each car sound unique in the videos below, along with an appearance by Keanu Reeves himself.

Last but not least, you can check the different fashion styles of those living in Night City in Cyberpunk 2077 in the video below:

Cyberpunk 2077Â is slated to release for the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia on 19 November 2020. Last monthâ€™s episode of Night City Wire showcased the gameâ€™s many gangs and its PC specs,Â which you can check out here.
You can also watch the entire Night City Wire episode 4 below:


Devolver Digital Acquires Serious Sam Developer Croteam

Publisher Devolver Digital have announced that they have officially acquired Croteam, the developer best known for the Serious Sam franchise and 2014’s The Talos Principle. Meanwhile, Devolver Digital also published 2020’s Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout by Mediatonic and more.
Here is the full message (via the official website) from Devolver Digital:
Nearly thirty years ago, a group of childhood friends got together to start Croteam from a small garage in Zagreb.The fledgeling studio was built around creative experimentation, pushing technical boundaries, and a trust in one another that would span decades. The team dabbled in soccer/football games before putting together a dazzling tech demo that would eventually becomeÂ Serious SamÂ and change the path of the studio forever. But it was a struggle to sign theÂ Serious SamÂ demo with a publisher and only one labelâ€”Gathering of Developersâ€”showed interest and support. That support blossomed into friendship and respect which would eventually reconnect Croteam with some of the Gathering of Developers team when they later helped found Devolver Digital.A decade ago Devolver Digital was just getting started and looking for its first project to partner on in the emerging digital distribution world. Similarly, Croteam was on the search for a partner it could trust to help them bring their beloved franchise back to prominence with the upcomingÂ Serious Sam 3. And like that, the next bigÂ Serious SamÂ game brought old partners back together and forged a decade of friendship and dedication.Since then Croteam and Devolver Digital have partnered on dozens of gamesâ€”from the franticÂ Serious SamÂ series to the award-winningÂ The Talos PrincipleÂ across PC, consoles, virtual reality, and mobile platforms.Â Croteam and Devolver Digital have been dating for so long that we decided to go ahead and just get married.Devolver has acquired Croteamâ€¦or maybe Croteam has acquired Devolverâ€¦who could really know at this point in the relationship. Whatâ€™s certain is that our future together is ultra exciting with new projects like The Talos Principle 2, more Serious Sam games, and original IP from Croteam and the Croteam Incubator studios. Croteam will, of course, keep total creative freedom and Devolver Digital gets to keep making dumb recommendations that Croteam just ignores â€“ we prefer it that way.Both companies are thrilled to share this news and hope that youâ€™re as excited about our future together as we areâ€”itâ€™s going to be a lot of fun. Also, buyÂ Serious Sam 4Â on Steam or Stadia. Itâ€™s got a chainsaw rocket launcher.


Borderlands 3 Maurice Black Market Location – Week 1

The latest Borderlands 3 hotfix and DLC introduces a number of new features and behind-the-scenes content, like brand-new vending machines. One of them is Maurice’s Black Market.
Basically, these are super-rare vending machines that sell the best kind of loot for a huge price tag. However, these machines are hard-to-find and change locations every week. Here’s the location of the first one for the week of 9th – 15th April.
Maurice Black Market Location – Week 1
The first vending machine is found in the northern Ambermire area of Eden-6. The closest spawn point is Ambermire – Rogues Hollow (via EpicNNG). From here, head north through the tree-lined tunnel, and bear right through the shantytown into Soggybog Rigs. Turn right, then hug the left side of the path until you spot the bright red vending machine on top of a ledge.

Kill the enemies in the vicinity, and you can browse the vending machine in peace. Here are the weapons you can get:

Breath of the Dying (Corrosive)
Eviscerating Mocking Kyb’s Worth (Corrosive)
Double Penetrating Redline (Incendiary, Shock)


Bandai Namco Confirms Jump Force Roster Complete, Here’s The List

Bandai Namco has confirmed that the Jump Force roster is now officially complete. That includes a total of 42 playable characters at launch.

Nope! The roster is complete!
â€” Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) February 6, 2019
For your convenience, here’s a list of all the playable fighters in Jump Force, categorized according to which manga/anime they’re originally from:

Dragon Ball – Goku, Vegeta, Trunks, Piccolo, Frieza, Cell

Naruto – Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi, Gaara, Boruto, Kaguya

One Piece – Luffy, Zolo, Blackbeard, Sanji, Sabo, Boa Hancock

Bleach – Ichigo, Rukia, Aizen, Renji Abarai

Hunter X Hunter – Gon, Killua, Hisoka, Kurapika

Black Clover – Asta

Yu Yu Hakusho – Yusuke Urameshi, Toguro

My Hero Academia – Izuku Midoriya/Deku

Saint Seiya – Pegasus Seiya, Dragon Shiryu

Rurouni Kenshin – Kenshin Himura, Makoto Shishio

Fist of the North Star – Kenshiro

Yu-Gi-Oh! – Yugi Muto

Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai – Dai

City Hunter – Ryo Saeba

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures – Jotaro Kujo, Dio

Original Jump Force Characters (created by Akira Toriyama) – Galena, Kane

While some fans might be disappointed that their favorite characters won’t be in the upcoming crossover fighting game, it’s possible that Bandai Namco could be saving them for the DLC. As part of the Jump Force Season Pass, a total of 9 as-of-yet unrevealed playable characters will be joining the game post-launch.
For instance, while Ryuk and Light Yagami from Death Note might be featured in Jump Force‘s story, they are not playable characters. However, the DLC can probably change that. Perhaps other iconic Shonen Jump characters from Fullmetal Alchemist, Blue Exorcist, Black Cat, and more will be able to join the fray in the future.
Jump Force is slated to release for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on 15 February 2019. In the meantime, check out the Jump Force story trailer below, or check out my first impressions of the game here.
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China Game Sword And Fairy 7 Gets PS4 & PS5 Release Under New Name In 2022

Softstar Technology-made action RPG Sword and Fairy 7, which came out on PC (Steam) last year on 21 October, is making its PlayStation debut later in 2022.
The upcoming action RPG, now called Sword and Fairy: Together Forever (most likely to create less confusion overseas), will be out for PS5 and PS4 for US$29.99 in Japan and Asia. The game will feature Mandarin voice-overs with English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese subtitle options. You can also get a physical version of the game via Game Source Entertainment; go check your favourite game store when it’s out later in 2022.
Here are the features of the game, as well as a gameplay trailer with all the goods.

A Variety of Game Systems and a Brand New Battle System – Other than its previous episodes, this time, real-time fight is adopted, players can enter the battle anytime, plus the character you control can be switched anytime as you wish.
Multi-Skills Make the Battle Smoother than Ever – Skills can be equipped in for each character, they can be used anytime during the battle, making combats more diverse and smoother.
Pet Your Spirits – Those little cute spirits can be available as the story goes deeper, they will assist you for better exploration along the journey, don’t forget to feed them.
Mini-Games – A card game can be a better choice for you after the intense battle.


Bullets Per Minute Is A Rhythm-Based First-Person Shooter Slated For This Year

What happens when you mix Doom Eternal with a rhythm game like Rhythm Heaven? You get a humble little shooter like BPM: Bullets Per Minute.
Brought o you by Awe Interactive, this shooter is a “rhythm-action FPS roguelik” where you move, jump, and shoot your way through randomly-generated dungeons to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. You control one of the five different Valkyries, each with unique strengths and weaknesses, wielding a slew of weapons that have their own reloading and firing schtick to match in-sync with the music.

Your job is to blast through 7 levels and kill its respective bosses while you maintain your rhythm to the song. We’re not sure what the consequences are if you miss a beat of the current song, but it’ll be pretty bad.
Look out for this shooter come August. Check out more info on the game on its official website.Â


3D PvP Anime Shooter Valkyrie of Phantasm Gets Prelude Version This May

The makers of Touhou Sky Arena, Areazero, are hard at work with an upcoming 3D shooter title Valkyrie of Phantasm. It’s essentially a 1v1 game where you pick an anime witch to fight other anime witches in projectile and spellcasting combat, with the bullet onslaught being similar to a danmaku shmup title.
Since the game is still not done yet, Areazero are selling a Prelude version of the game for PC on 8th May at the 19th Annual Hakurei Shrine Grand Festival in Tokyo. Valkyrie of Phantasm Prelude will be sold in download card form at the event; the digital version will be released at a later date.
Valkyrie of Phantasm Prelude will feature one player offline mode and two players in online battles. The witches you get to play as in PvP include:

Reimu Hakurei
Marisa Kirisame
Youmu Konpaku
Patchouli Knowledge

The game will also feature the following updates post-launch.

Additional Spells – Additional Special Spells, Accel Drive Spells, Ultimate Spells, and more.
Additional Abilities – Additional abilities to power up your characters.
Additional Battle Stages – Additional stages corresponding to each character.
Additional Game Mode (Story) – A battle mode with a storyline.
Game System and Graphical Enhancements – Additional elements not yet implemented, such as a two-versus-two mode.

This game sounds like the lovechild of Virtua On, Senko no Ronde, Twinkle Star Sprites, and that one Touhou game that’s like competitive TSS but with bullet hell. Check out the gameplay trailer of the Prelude version below. For more info on the game, head to the official website.


Several Sony Pictures Movies Get Updated Release Dates

Sony Pictures Malaysia have announced the latest release dates for their upcoming movies, which have been listed below. However, it’s worth pointing out that these could change at any time, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Since cinemas are still closed in Malaysia until early December at least, the three remaining movies in 2020 don’t have definite release dates as of yet.
In addition, despite being confirmed to premiere in the U.S. on 25 December 2020, Monster Hunter will still premiere in Malaysia on 28 January 2021.
The Craft: Legacy – TBC (2020)

Escape Room 2 – TBC (2020)
Connected – TBC (2020)

Monster Hunter – 28 January 2021

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway – 18 February 2021

Cinderella – 4 March 2021
Sony/ Marvel Morbius – 18 March 2021

Fatherhood – 15 April 2021
VIVO – 3 June 2021
Ghostbusters: Afterlife – 10 June 2021

Venom: Let There Be Carnage – 24 June 2021

Uncharted – 15 July 2021
Hotel Transylvania 4 – 5 August 2021
Donâ€™t Breathe 2 – 12 August 2021
Man From Toronto – 16 September 2021
Marvel Sony Untitled Spider-Man Far From Home Sequel – 16 December 2021
The Nightingale – 23 December 2021


ANNO: Mutationem Is Coming To Mobile Phones


God Of War Ragnarok Delayed To 2022

It’s been a while since we last heard anything concrete about Sony Santa Monica’s God Of War Ragnarok, which is the upcoming sequel to 2018’s excellent God Of War on the PS4. The last time was when it was announced during the PS5 Digital Showcase in September 2020.
Now we’ve finally received an update and it’s not good news for fans of the game. In an interview on PlayStation Blog, PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst confirmed that God Of War Ragnarok has been delayed from its original 2021 release window and will now launch sometime next year in 2022.
He said:
“And for God of War, the project started a little later. So weâ€™ve made the decision to push that game out to next year, to ensure that Santa Monica Studio can deliver the amazing God of War game that we all want to play.”
Interestingly, he also mentioned in the same interview that he’s not certain if Horizon Forbidden West will make it for the 2021 holiday season. 2018’s God Of War also recently received a free update for the PS5 to take advantage of the new next-gen consoleâ€™s powerful hardware.
Sony Santa Monica also confirmed the delay via Twitter:

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— Santa Monica Studio – God of War Ragnarök (@SonySantaMonica) June 2, 2021


Malaysia-Made No Straight Roads To Start Rockin’ This June

Malaysian developer Metronomik has finally announced the release date of the most highly-anticipated Malaysian-made game after years of hype. No Straight Roads is slated to release for the PS4 and PC (exclusively on Epic Games Store) on 30 June 2020.
Metronomik CEO Wan Hazmer (former Lead Game Designer for Square Enixâ€™s Final Fantasy XV) announced the news via PlayStation Blog and the official Twitter accounts for No Straight Roads.

ROCK YEAH! We are so excited to announce that #NoStraightRoads launches on PS4 & PC via the Epic Games Store on June 30, 2020!
Pre-orders available now! pic.twitter.com/ufVwbP8n8W
â€” No Straight Roads ðŸŽ§ (@NoStraightRoads) March 27, 2020
They also shared the details for the No Straight Roads Collector’s Edition, which includes the following additional exclusive items:

A 10-track vinyl record featuring an awesome selection of tracks from the gameâ€™s OST.
A 64-page The Art of No Straight Roads artbook featuring never-before-seen artwork.
A set of collectible No Straight Roads drumsticks, so you can jam out to NSRâ€™s music at home.

The No Straight Roads Collectorâ€™s Edition (and Standard Edition; Physical and Digital for PS4, Digital-only for PC) are already available to pre-order now. On the Epic Games Store, it’s priced at US$18.99 (or roughly RM82+). The PS4 version is currently unknown at the time of writing.
No Straight Roads is an action-adventure game that mashes together rhythm-infused combat with a vibrant offbeat world and a killer soundtrack. Although music plays a central role in the game, it’s not a conventional rhythm-action game. However, listening to the music can be critical to mastering the combat.
What this means is that enemies will attack according to the beat of the music. Players can then attack, parry, jump and move freely in third-person perspective while listening out for special cues to dodge enemy attacks.
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The game pits two passionate indie rock band members, Mayday and Zuke, against EDM empire NSR, whose tight grip on Vinyl City is smothering the expression of other music genres. Playing as Mayday and Zuke, itâ€™s up to you to lead the musical revolution in Vinyl City and take the fight back against NSRâ€™s musical megastars.
It’s sort of like the plot of Trolls World Tour, but with rock being the good guys instead. According Wan Hazmer, Metronomik has been working with famous artists like James Landino, Andy Tunstall, Funk Fiction, Masahiro â€œGodspeedâ€ Aoki, Az Samad, Clyde, and the game’s own music director Falk Au Yeong.
You can even listen to one of the tracks from No Straight Roads right now.
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Thanks to those collaborations, players can look forward to an incredible soundtrack that shifts between EDM and rock as they progress throughout each stage. In addition, take a look at 1010, a superstar boy band from No Straight Roads, whom players will probably be going up against in an epic rock vs pop battle.

In the meantime, check out our exclusive interviews with Wan Hazmer himself when we visited Metronomik last year in the two videos below, as he discusses what it’s like to be a Malaysian-based studio making a major title like this, what he learned when he was working with Square Enix, and more.
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