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Considering it was originally a spinoff of Atlus’s Shin Megami Tensei, the Persona series has grown into its own well-established franchise, with the mainline title already in its fifth game. Like its predecessor, The Phantom Thieves has enjoyed widespread popularity since Persona 5 was first released in 2016. Related – Read our Persona 5 Tactica Review You would see them pretty much everywhere, from anime to Japanese stage plays and even collaborations with other videogame series. They’ve become household names with their charming personalities and iconic masks, and even a simple glimpse will definitely steal your heart (in a good way). But the work of a Phantom Thief is never done. In line with the release of Persona 5 Tactica, Joker and the rest of the gang invaded Moon Rabbit Café & Restaurant for a one-of-a-kind cafe collaboration that’s set to unite fans and newcomers alike. Manila played host to…

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is coming out… *checks notes* today! Fans of the series will once again get to play as their favorite characters because the game will feature over 130 ninjas, making it the biggest roster in the series yet. Out of the game’s various editions, Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is also coming out with a premium collector’s edition for the biggest fans out there that includes a bevy of goodies that will make even the toughest ninja smile. The Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Premium Collector’s Edition retails for $199 (roughly around PHP 12,000) and is the most premium edition. It is available at your favorite retailers and even at the Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia store. Here’s what you get with the Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Premium Collector’s Edition: Base Game 2 Figurines A Steelbook Special Reversible Inlay 6 Collectible…

With October being such a big month for gaming, the November 2023 Game Releases will not let themselves be beaten, as a few big releases are still dropping into this already massive year full of fantastic titles. As part of the November 2023 Game Releases, we have a couple of bangers from Sega, including Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Persona 5 Tactica, in the midst of a couple of annual releases such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and EA Sports WRC 23. Some remakes also headline the November 2023 Game releases, like Star Ocean: The Second Story R and Super Mario RPG, to bring back some nostalgia before the holidays kick in. November 2023 Game Releases Star Ocean The Second Story R https://youtu.be/pxvsS0MV-cY?si=WRbSV1tLiiFVfMHF Release Date: November 2, 2023Platform: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, PC The November 2023 Game Releases opens strong with Square…

During Thailand Game Show 2023, we got a chance to talk to Yosuke Futami, producer of Synduality: Echo of Ada, as he answered various questions about the game from the media, including the inspiration that he took for the game. Related – Read our Synduality: Echo of Ada Hands-on Preview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiK3naocp9c&pp=ygUKc3luZHVhbGl0eQ%3D%3D The theme of the game revolves around the catchphrase “I’m with you,” symbolizing the divergence of humans and AI. Players will be accompanied by a Magus, an AI-equipped humanoid robot designed to complement human intelligence, who will reinforce the catchphrase and ensure that, whether solo or online, the players will never be alone in their adventures. The decision to implement Magus this way is aimed at providing a unique and positive experience for players. “When you play shooting games with other human players, there’s a tendency to blame each other for faults. It’s the opposite with Magus, as they won’t…

Coming from Thailand Game Show 2023 and the recently concluded Closed Beta Test, Tekken 8 is riding a wave of confidence, and Producer Michael Murray is loving every second of it as evidenced by an interview that we were part of during Thailand Game Show 2023. “From all of the tests and since announcing the game, the reaction we’ve gotten has been overwhelmingly positive,” says Murray. “First, the game looks so good because the characters have been built from scratch. It’s the first Tekken game on a new generation of consoles, and I think our game is one of the better-looking fighting games out there.” While looks can only get you so far, Murray stressed that Tekken 8 also features substance over style – from the base game alone, which features a respectable roster of 32 characters, to the new Heat System and how it changes the game as a…

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is coming in hot, and with more and more players getting to try out the game through events like Tokyo and Thailand Game Show 2023, the hype is definitely skyrocketing. During Thailand Game Show 2023, I got a chance to talk to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Naoki Hamaguchi, who graciously spent the time answering many questions from the media about the upcoming title, including a very small hint about Zack and the Whispers, along with the decision to make Red XIII ride a Chocobo. *Parts of this Final Fantasy VII Rebirth interview have been edited for clarity and readability. Related – Read our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Hands-on Preview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNVL-ygqw3w&t=2s&pp=ygUXZmluYWwgZmFudGFzeSA3IHJlYmlydGg%3D One of the many mysteries of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a prominent figure whose appearance in this remake trilogy has been the source of speculation and fan theories. Based on the events of Crisis…

It still feels like a dream, but we can finally say that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is finally available! Well, in some territories at least, and by the time you read this, some lucky fans around the world are already trying to be greater (together) by enjoying the latest installment from Insomniac Games. Just ahead of the global launch, we got a chance to talk to key Insomniac Games development members Robert Coddington (Senior Director of Animation) and Lindsay Thompson (Associate Animation Director), along with select Southeast Asian media outlets, to discuss how the team brought these iconic characters to life and the challenges with making the cinematic sequences properly convey the message that the developers wanted to communicate to the players. Being a 10-year veteran at Insomniac Games, Robert Coddington has worked on franchises like SunsetOverdrive and Marvel’s Spider-Man, and specializes in animation, performance capture, layout, cinematography, and editing for…

Welcome to the latest Wooberg (WUBRG), where we highlight our fearless forecast of meta movers per color of mana in Magic: The Gathering Arena’s latest set, Wilds of Eldraine. I have to be honest—I’m a little bit disappointed with how Wilds of Eldraine cards have arrived in the current Standard format. That is to say, I can barely feel any new changes at all that are as impactful as when Fable of the Mirror Breaker was banned. Standard remains a format full of boogeymen, or well, boogeywomen, in Sheoldred, Atraxa, and The Wandering Emperor, but here’s your list anyway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxUmqQrMIWY&pp=ygURd2lsZHMgb2YgZWxkcmFpbmU%3D MTG Arena Wilds of Eldraine Meta Movers Wilds of Eldraine – Virtue of Loyalty // Ardenvale Fealty This is the safest craft in all of W if you’re looking to get ahead fast and consistently; adventures were Eldraine’s bread and butter when it first came into the meta with [ELD],…

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is fast approaching, and as great as the recent titles were, the thought of returning to the franchise roots that’s centered upon stealth and assassinations is an extremely exciting prospect for longtime fans. Ahead of its launch, I got the chance to attend a preview event for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, play more of it, and even talk to key development personnel to share their thoughts on the game and how it is shaping up to be a highly anticipated release for fans and newcomers alike. Related – Read our Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review https://youtu.be/F1SfZuVQ5nU As many would know, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is not your typical installment, at least based on the recent Origins/Odyssey/Valhalla trilogy. Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes inspiration from these but also goes back to its roots to put stealth and assassinations at the forefront. Ubisoft Singapore Associate Producer Justin Ng says that Mirage is a…

Every year, October highlights one of, if not the biggest, months in terms of game releases. 2023 is promising to be a phenomenal year and the October 2023 Game Releases does its best to drive that point home. The October 2023 Game Releases boast some potential Game of the year nominees and a bunch of must-plays. We finally get the long-awaited sequel, Alan Wake II, Remedy’s action horror that is already in many’s must-play lists, including ours. Sony’s anticipated game of the year contender, Marvel’s Spiderman 2, also drops this month for some web-slinging goodness. Don’t discount the rest of the month, as the rest of the October 2023 Game Releases include Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Horizon Motorsport 7. October 2023 Game Releases Assassin’s Creed: Mirage https://youtu.be/9hjico7nYvo Release Date: October 5, 2023Platform: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PS5, PS4 The much-anticipated return to Assassin’s Creed…

The ROG Flow X13 is one of the most powerful, thin, and light gaming laptops released in the market. It’s a bit smaller than its bigger brothers, the ROG Z13 and G14, but packs the same punch thanks to the AMD Ryzen 7000 series and Nvidia RTX 40 series graphics inside. We’ve chosen the ASUS ROG Flow X13 as our companion laptop during our trip to Tokyo Game Show 2023 and here are the reasons why it makes for the perfect laptop for work and travel. Small But Terrible The ROG Flow X13 only measures 299 x 212 x 167 mm yet it’s able to pack an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and an RTX 4050 60W CPU and GPU combo. It’s one of the few, if not the only, 13.3″ ultrabook to have a Ryzen 9 7940HS processor paired with RTX 40 series graphics. To cram in such power in…

Unicorn Overlord, the latest title from Atlus and Vanillaware, was what you would call a surprise in every sense of the word. The general public wasn’t really expecting an announcement, and for the game to be an all-new tactical RPG at that, it was indeed a very pleasant surprise. During Tokyo Game Show 2023, I was invited to an exclusive 1-hour session with Akiyasu Yamamoto (ATLUS), producer for Unicorn Overlord, as he walked me through the various features of the game along with discussions about combat details, game length, and much more. Needless to say, if you’re a fan of the genre or just a fan of Vanillaware titles in general, this is a game you’ll want to keep an eye out for. *Some parts of Yamamoto-san’s quotes for this Unicorn Overlord feature have been slightly edited for brevity and readability. Some minor spoilers might be included. Related – Unicorn…

Ever since Synduality: Echo of Ada was announced during Tokyo Game Show 2022, the game was pretty much a mystery for a long while. Apart from an anime tie-in that serves as the sequel, little is still known of what it is, and more importantly, how the gameplay is like. During Tokyo Game Show 2023, I was given a chance to play roughly 15 minutes of Synduality: Echo of Ada to get some answers on what the gameplay is like and see if this upcoming PvPvE game can live up to its potential! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiK3naocp9c Synduality is based on a prevalent theme, a divergence of humans and AI. The theme is also evident in actual gameplay, where players will gain direct control of all-weather mechanical bipeds called Cradle Coffins. Being all-weather isn’t just a tagline, as the environmental effects actually play a role during exploration and battle, whittling down your armor…

505 Games, the publisher of fantastic indie titles including Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising and Serial Cleaners, have announced the Future Play event ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2023, unveiling their games lineup for the busy Fall video game season. There are five games featured, including the highly anticipated titles Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and Ghostrunner 2. There’s also the brand-new announcement of an indie exploration title Nivalis. 505 Games Future Play – All The Announcements Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes https://youtu.be/wavXUqxDgn8?si=q9xn_zWoTd_adHJv Release Date: April 23, 2024Platform: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PC Pre-orders are now available in anticipation for this #1 funded Kickstarter game of 2020. Two versions will be available for the PC and Playstation including the Standard Edition priced at $49.99 USD and Digital Deluxe Edition priced at $79.99 USD. The Digital Deluxe Edition will include multiple in-game bonuses such as consumable items, season pass, digital mini…

The Xbox Digital Broadcast returns to Tokyo Game Show 2023, celebrating the achievements of diverse gamers and creators in Asia. The broadcast featuring a whopping 19 titles including first party games such as Forza Motorsport and Fallout 76 and from their third-party partners including Persona 5 Tactica, Like A Dragon Gaiden, and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Without further ado, here are what’s announced at the Xbox Digital Broadcast at the Tokyo Game Show! Xbox Digital Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show – All The Announcements Forza Motorsport – Official Hakone Track Revealed https://youtu.be/q0oDbcaZdg4?si=IOh3_5CZmcf34KKU Fallout 76: Atlantic City (December 5) https://youtu.be/xKFVBZOM8no?si=lpVrs3vTKAlpv-GN The Elder Scrolls Online (Japanese Launch – November 15) https://youtu.be/_ec53OT5ybY?si=fND9Mxb7lAhuCY1O Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Jan 25, 2024) https://youtu.be/rNcwusrFmW4?si=pWSGR9AgeOmq-b42 Altheia: Wrath of the Alferi https://youtu.be/xU7ppJI4LQs?si=I9hgkj2ylNB5SOPR Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (April 23, 2023) https://youtu.be/V7takunrHzg?si=SpGdiM4r6B-LbiNR Exoprimal – Season 2 Announcement https://youtu.be/sgohn81SWnA?si=931dQwJw4-lziPnK Hotel Barcelona https://youtu.be/AGyg8kkHZ10?si=3VXSBXb8baUnnxzB Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai https://youtu.be/22eLioICWXw?si=wZDxRSxE90Amhbr3…