Those in the Fighting Game Community, especially fans of Street Fighter V, must already know by now about the legendary SFV player Yusuke Momochi and his stance of opposing Japan's strict laws in esports. Momochi recently won first place at the Capcom Pro Tour Street Fighter V Asia Premier which had its final matches

A gripping action RPG like Astral Chain just wouldn’t be complete without a lovable cast of characters. And who better to sit at the top of that list than Lappy, the quirky dog mascot of Astral Chain’s police force? But there’s more to Lappy under that large and unbearably hot suit, and thatâ€â

Looking at the rapid rise of esports these past few years, it's hard to avoid fantasizing about a future where those games are played at the Olympics. Well, we're not exactly there yet but we're getting closer. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Intel are working together to host the Intel World Open, a tou

When talking about big esports events in Malaysia, there's no avoiding the fact that the best stuff always happens in Kuala Lumpur. However, the folks up north in Penang want to prove that there's still great competitive fun to be had outside of KL and honestly, I think they pulled off something pretty good. During th

Malaysia: a melting pot of culture and popular for its vast array of mouthwatering cuisine. The signature sunny days and rainy season beckon visitors from all continents, and our landmarks from the KL Tower to our naturally awesome beaches are always a tourist's delight. Our bright country has been involved in esports

Misery loves company. In Man of Medan's case, the latest interactive horror game from the folks behind the surprise hit Until Dawn -Supermassive- misery loves you playing this adventure all by your lonesome. If anything, the game's horror story about American tourists who are stuck in a sunken and cursed ghost ship is

Continuing one of the most fascinating story arcs Tekken 7 has seen in a while, Pakistan swoops in for yet another beastly victory at FV Cup x TWT 2019 in Malaysia. Pakistan’s Awais Honey clawed his way through a lengthy loser’s bracket to defeat Korea’s Knee by 3-0 and 3-2 in Tekken 7 Grand Final

Need to tune into some Street Fighter V, Samurai Shodown, and Tekken 7 action? Then head down to Quill City Mall for this year's FV Cup 2019 fighting game tournament. Here are the details: Date: 24th-25th August Venue: Quill City Mall, Kuala Lumpur Games: Street Fighter V, Samurai Shodown, The King of Fight

This special feature is brought to you by Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) CEO Surina Shukri.  As Industry Revolution 4.0 continues to gain traction across various industries, it’s easy to forget that the creatives are the ones in the driver’s seat. While it has many applications, the word

It's EVO weekend, ladies and gents. The world's best (video game) fighters will gather at Las Vegas to show what it's like to play with the skill and patience of a warrior. All hyperbole aside, us common folks will not only get to watch these gaming gods battle it out but also enjoy some great discounts on Steam. The

The world championship of fighting games, EVO 2019 is just around the corner. And with it comes the inevitable buzz, speculation and discussion of which players will be the ones to take home the fame and glory of becoming the EVO world championship in their respective games. Now let’s take some time to highli

The world championship of fighting games - EVO 2019 is just round the corner, and with it comes the inevitable buzz, speculation and discussion of which players will be the ones to take home the fame and glory of becoming the EVO world championship in their respective games. This time, the spotlight will be on the t

As with any game starting out its esports journey, you can't help but feel skeptical for a competitive title you love even if it's the best thing out there. I feel the same way with the 2019 iteration of Samurai Shodown. Sure, its single-player features are basic, but its core fighting mechanic is simple-yet-satisfy

If you love fighting games on a competitive level, chances are you've already registered for the Evolution Championship Series 2019 tournament (or EVO 2019 for short), which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on 2nd-4th August (PST). And since you can't register for the tournament anymore, you may as well watch

As a genre, fighting games have always been home to some of the most iconic and memorable characters in fighting game history. Here’s our pick of the top 20 2D fighting game characters of all time based on their design, moveset, lore, history, popularity, and sheer coolness factor. This is the second half of

This is part 1 of a 2-part feature. Head here for part 2 if you want to see who is #1!  As a genre, fighting games have always been home to some of the most iconic and memorable characters in fighting game history. Here’s our pick of the top 20 2D fighting game characters of all time based on their design,

Having a hard time keeping up with all the tournaments happening every month? Don't sweat it, just check out the list we've compiled here: Overwatch Overwatch Contenders Season 2: Pacific Date: 18 July - 27 July 2019 Location: [Online only] Prize pool: US$100,000 Website: https://overwatchcontenders.com/en-us/ Stream

This came as a surprise to a lot of us; Capcom and GungHo (the Puzzle x Dragon guys) have teamed up to release a card-battling game called Teppen. Its hook? It features a ton of licensed Capcom characters as cards. We have characters from Street Fighter, Monster Hunter, and even Devil May Cry popping up as battle card

Samurai Shodown is getting some plays and some online tournament love since its release. So will this game wow fans at EVO 2019 and beyond? Hopefully; the game's basic gameplay and neutral game-oriented fighting mechanics are just as good as the series' best (that's Samurai Shodown II and Samurai Shodown V Special, btw

Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One Genre: 2D weapons-based fighting game In light of the new & rebooted Samurai Shodown's lovely sumi-e aesthetics that mimic classical Japanese paintings of the 17th century, I've decided to just write the majority of the review in a traditional poem structure renowned in that period. Su