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One Piece Odyssey is launching… checks notes… on January 12, 2023! After a long wait, fans of the series will finally take control of the Straw Hats to take them on an adventure unlike any other. This time around, Bandai Namco and ILCA are moving away from the action/fighting game formula and taking the franchise into JRPG territory. Just in case you’re still on the fence, a demo of the game has been made available so that aspiring Straw Hats can try it out before going all the way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIw5whYpP9Y True fans of the series will have already pre-ordered the Collector’s Edition ever since it was revealed last year. The One Piece Odyssey retails for a price of PHP 9,495 (at least based on the Bandai Namco Asia Store)—pretty standard fare for Collector’s Editions in this day and age. Here’s everything included in the One Piece Odyssey Collector’s Edition: Collector’s…

One Piece Odyssey is launching on January 12, 2023, and in just a couple of days, fans of the Straw Hats will be looking at the latest game that finally breaks away from the action/fighting game formula. Developed by ILCA and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, One Piece Odyssey is a brand-new RPG offering that will give players the opportunity to experience an adventure in the wonderful world of the hugely popular anime and manga series. Ahead of its launch, a demo of the game will be made available on January 10 so that aspiring Straw Hats can try it out before committing to a full purchase. https://youtu.be/rIw5whYpP9Y Here’s everything you’ll need to know about One Piece Odyssey: One Piece Odyssey Story Outline In the midst of their latest ocean voyage, the Straw Hat Pirates have seen their ship swallowed by a mighty storm. Shipwrecked, the crew members wash ashore…

While most may disregard the 3D audio feature of the PS5, some developers have taken advantage of it to great effect. If you want to take your gaming experience a notch higher without splurging on an expensive home theater setup, Sony’s 3D Pulse Wireless Headset may help you get the most out of this feature. Sony’s Pulse 3D Wireless Headset was released a little over a year ago, and even if there are many higher-end alternatives out there, this pair of cans can do the job with some compromises. If you managed to snag one at a discount, especially during PlayStation’s Holiday limited-time offer, you’ll want to play games that will bring out its full potential. We’re here to help you navigate this aural world of sound and fury, highlighting the ten best games to demonstrate the power of the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset and broaden your horizons toward a…

As we begin the new year, the time to take a good look at your backlog has come. Just like everyone else out there, I also have a massive backlog I attempt to clear every year. 2023 is a year that is looking to be one of the biggest in recent memory in terms of game releases, so it would actually be a good idea to work on your backlog to prepare for the upcoming titles. From Final Fantasy XVI to Diablo IV, many of our anticipated titles are dropping sooner rather than later, and so we’ve made a handy list of which games you’ll want to play (if you haven’t yet!) to get hyped for the barrage of bangers as the months go by. We won’t be including other titles, especially those without release dates yet. *I’ll be using How Long to Beat to determine the approximate completion time.…

If you thought 2022 had good games, think again! The January 2023 Game Releases start off quite strong, and it seems like we won’t get a break from the crazy last-minute AAA game releases of 2022. Besides the typical remasters and re-releases that usually grace this month, we have a few heavy hitters to get our year started right. One Piece Odyssey starts out our year with a good old-fashioned licensed anime RPG, and this month ends with the much-awaited Dead Space remake straight out of the gate. With a massive February around the corner, this is just a taste of what’s to come. More games, more fun. Am I right? January 2023 Game Releases Pick of the Month: One Piece Odyssey https://youtu.be/uITuB9ejgkY Release Date: January 12, 2023Platform: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC Bandai Namco kicks off the January 2023 Game Releases with One Piece Odyssey. Judging…

15 years after it was first released for the PSP in Japan back in 2007, the whole world can now finally relive the adventures of Zack in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. Being the prequel to Final Fantasy VII, the events of Crisis Core give players more backstory to the story of Cloud and the gang. Related – Read our Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65lCz22aopY We’re treated to a “Hero Edition” for this Crisis Core release, and for fans of the game and the series, this was indeed an edition that was an automatic buy, despite the price. While it was originally slated to be a Japan-exclusive release, local retailers in the Philippines were able to provide customers with stock that, as you can imagine, was immediately sold out. Here’s what you’re getting: Base game Script Book Play Arts Kai Zack Fair Action Figure HEROES Past…

Finding hidden gems has always been something of a hobby of ours as we look for the next Hades or Cult of the Lamb to satisfy our need for more meaningful content. With AAA studios churning out blockbuster games at a snail’s pace, we look to smaller indie games to enrich our gaming library and overall experience. There’s so much to see and play, but services like the PC and Xbox Game Pass allow access to many of these titles for a very low price, giving players a chance to try out titles they wouldn’t normally have. We’ve included a selection of ten games, and while we have not officially reviewed some of them, we have indeed played them and fully recommend that everyone give them a try. The best part is that they’re available on Xbox Game Pass, lowering the risk if you don’t like them after trying them.…

I don’t remember when that was, exactly, but I do know that when I first got to play Company of Heroes back in the day using my rickety old PC, I immediately got my behind handed to me by the enemy AI. What I do remember fondly about it is how much different it was compared to the usual RTS games of its time. Fast forward to 2022, and I was fortunate enough to get a chance to play a hands-on preview of Company of Heroes 3, a game that was supposed to have been released already as of writing, but was instead moved to February 2023. Years later, the results of my trying the game out were still the same, but at least I got to appreciate the rest of the finer details that come along with it, adding a healthy dose of anticipation for its release in a…

The ASUS Share 2022 Promo is here once again! In case you don’t know about it, the ASUS Share 2022 Promo is one of the best times to score some cool bundled items worth up to PHP 23,000+ just by purchasing that gadget you’ve been saving up for. For the gamers reading this, you’re in luck! We’ve scoured the list of participating items to bring you the best gaming deals for all budgets in the promo. Whether you’re planning to finally upgrade your mobile phone or splurge on an all-around laptop, these deals will give you the best bang for your buck. ASUS Share 2022 Promo – Best Gaming Deals for all Budgets On-a-budget – ROG Strix G (price starts at PHP61,995) Get a free bundle worth PHP7,800 that includes a ROG Cetra True Wireless Earbuds and a ROG Gravity Hoodie The ROG Strix G is a 2021 laptop that…

Diablo IV is one of the more highly anticipated releases of 2023, and that’s in a year where the likes of Starfield, Final Fantasy XVI, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, barring any delays, are expected to come out. That’s saying a lot, but despite the immense competition, Blizzard’s behemoth beckons. After a few Lilith summoning rituals, I was fortunate enough to play a very early build of Diablo IV on my PS5 over the past week that allowed me to try out three characters – the Rogue, Sorceress, and Barbarian – along with a look at the prologue and the first major area of the game, The Fractured Peaks. While the Necromancer and Druid have already been announced to round up the roster, they weren’t available to use during this time. To have an informed experience across characters, I played each one up to the temporary…

The recent release of Diablo II Resurrected and Diablo Immortal have all been leading up to the big one in Diablo IV. As the team is in deep preparation for its highly anticipated launch in 2023, many questions still linger about how the game is and what can players look forward to. Diablo IV Game Director Joe Shely and Head of Franchise Rod Ferguson was kind enough to share a few words with several media outlets to talk more about the upcoming game, including why Diablo IV is more than just a new game in the series. Related – Read our hands-on preview of Diablo IV Because of the shift of Diablo IV to a shared world featuring the biggest map the series has ever seen, the team had new problems to solve that was brought about by this. “It was a really interesting process to sort of work through…

After a scorching November, the December 2022 Game Releases slow down a bit, allowing us to kick back and catch this year’s Game Awards. As part of the December 2022 Game Releases, we have some anticipated releases such as The Callisto Protocol and Marvel’s Midnight Suns. We’re also getting Need for Speed Unbound along with a blast from the past in the form of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. ‘Tis the season to be gaming, so sit back and drown out the carollers with these bangers to make your season right! December 2022 Game Releases Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered https://youtu.be/AR-2JVTqwsQ Release Date: December 1, 2022Platform: PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC To start out the December 2022 Game Releases, the SaGa series is joining in on the remastered fun with Minstrel of Song. Need For Speed Unbound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Y8XCe7F9E&t=8s Release Date: December 2, 2022Platform: PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One,…

Magic: The Gathering has recently released its latest and last set for 2022. Entitled “The Brothers’ War,” this set contains 287 new cards and depicts the events of one of the most nostalgic and world-defining moments in the history of MTG. Oh, and did we mention that the set also includes some special appearances from some of our favorite Transformers like Optimus Prime and Megatron? Today, we’re opening up a media package sent over by our friends at Magic: The Gathering which includes a puzzle that will help us activate the Golgothian Sylex and end the Phyrexian invasion. Before we do, let’s take a quick history 101 lesson with our resident MTG specialist, Niel, to give us some context on what exactly the Brothers’ War is and what this package means in the greater scheme of things than just a wooden puzzle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2DGv2bmsqo On the planet of Dominaria, there existed…

The new Brothers’ War Draft events are full-steam ahead in MTG Arena, and it can always be a bit overwhelming whenever we have to sift the chaff from the trash 1 week in from a set release. Here’s a quick peek into which commons have been performing well since then. Mythics and Rares have always been easy to assess, and in Brothers’ War, most of the Uncommons are of good quality (every gold Uncommon signpost is good for its color-pair), but the Commons are where the drafting battles will commence. Here’s what we think are the Top 3 Commons per Color in Limited Draft in Magic: The Gathering The Brothers’ War! Magic: The Gathering The Brothers’ War – Top 3 Commons per Color in Limited Draft White – Disenchant, Loran’s Escape, Prison Sentence White’s archetypes are mostly all on the aggro side, but its top 3 commons are there for…

The dawn of a new set had arrived just around a week ago, and there are already some standouts from Magic: The Gathering’s The Brothers’ War [BRO]. Here’s my fearless top 10 forecast of the new movers in Standard, based on their impact on the previous Dominaria United [DMU] meta, and how much they’ve enabled new strats or improved existing ones. These Brothers’ War cards are guiltlessly craftable via wildcards in MTG Arena because of their capability to exceed their potential right off the bat – and opening these in a physical paper booster pack is sure to put a smile on players’ faces. Let’s check out the Top 10 New Cards in Standard Constructed for Magic: The Gathering The Brothers’ War! Top 10 New Cards in Standard Constructed – Magic: The Gathering The Brothers’ War Siege Veteran Hut, hut, here comes the Soldier army, and boy have they come…