It may sound strange to some that the Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) genre is so strongly defined by its country of origin, Japan. When we talk about JRPGs, we normally refer to the styles or trends that are commonly used in Japan for their games, be it their graphical style, aesthetic, game design, or music. Out o

Singapore Comic Con 2019 (SGCC 2019) took place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo last weekend and we received the opportunity to interview comic book writer and the next hottest thing in comics, Donny Cates. For those who don't know him, Donny Cates is a comic book writer who has worked (and are currently working) on a sl

Platform(s): PC Genre: Part action RPG, part isometric platformer, all Darksiders Trust the Airship Syndicate (or ex-Vigil Games, if you want to be blunt) to be inspired by gaming design trends they like while putting a spin onto it. With the first Darksiders, it's The Legend of Zelda. With Darksiders 2, it's the 3D P

Sometimes you need to be a little merciless to get ahead, even at the expense of the people who work for you. This kind of sociopathic behaviour is unfortunately common in most industries, particularly in the gaming and peripheral-making side of things. A recent Kotaku exposé stated that Razer and its CEO Min-Li

There's quite a number of isometric RPGs that attempt to capture the magic of table-top RPGs and one of them is Pathfinder: Kingmaker. A year after Kingmaker's release, developer Owlcat Games has just announced an indirect sequel with promises of fixing major flaws from the first game. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Right

Yes, we know the Xbox console dubbed Project Scarlett is going to "set a new bar for console power, speed, and performance". What isn't common knowledge is that its creator Microsoft is also working on a cheaper and disc-less version of the Scarlett. Its code name? Lockhart, according to four people briefed on the com

There are at least three things that Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order have in common. They're both made by Respawn Entertainment, published by EA, and feature a robot that can play the role of a very helpful sidekick or teammate. So a collaboration is a no-brainer. PS4 players are in luck because Respaw

Whenever I'm assigned to write news about Yakuza 7 AKA Yakuza: Like a Dragon, I have to double check whatever I'm reading because it's very obvious the developers just keep trying to outdo the ridiculousness of their past games. New information and screenshots released by Sega have revealed more interesting features

We're already halfway through (four episodes into) The Mandalorian, and the one thing unifying Star Wars fans all over the world is the introduction of the adorable Baby Yoda (for lack of a better name). This mysterious child is perhaps the most intriguing piece of lore in the franchise since, well, forever. Let's dis

Dragon Nest fans in Southeast Asia; you're going to get a heck of an upgrade. Nexon Thailand announced that the SEA version of World of Dragon Nest, the mobile version of Dragon Nest, will be out 8th January 2020. This version of the game will include many new features, like: A new Slayer class who specializes in du

I really enjoyed Respawn's Titanfall 2 for its creative and fun single-player campaign. The multiplayer is stellar, of course, but the whole bot-team-up-with-man against a slew of other mecha-piloting goons while using a time-warping device to solve puzzles is a tad more enticing. Which is why it's great that you can

There are only two certainties in life - death and Steam sales popping up every few weeks to drain our bank accounts. The end of 2019 approaches, so it's time to get ready for the season that's the most painful for our wallets. The Steam Autumn Sale has begun will be happening from 26 November to 3 December 2019. Th

It's not uncommon to hear about the removal of games from the Steam digital storefront. Usually it's because the games contain inappropriate content (Steam has a very high tolerance for that, mind you) but today, A LOT of games were removed for a very different reason. [caption id="attachment_45761" align="alignnone"

Some mistakes are harder to forgive than others. Like, oh say, selling off a friend's mint condition item for a fraction of its price. That's what happened to his particular chap in China according to the South China Morning Post. This person spent US$1.4 million on his character in the MMORPG Justice Online. Someh

One of the more enigmatic yet really rewarding systems in Disco Elysium is the Thought Cabinet. The game in itself is an unconventional RPG so it's not surprising to find unconventional mechanics used in the game. This guide will help you understand what it is and how to use it and become the disco detective you're mea

Publisher Garena has announced that they will be hosting the first-ever regional Call Of Duty Mobile esports tournament in Southeast Asia (SEA). Clan Invasion will involve players from three SEA countries; Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Each of the three SEA nations will host its own national tournament, wi

When a game reaches the point where the developer has released most, if not all, of the DLC, a complete edition of sorts will usually be launched. That's what Destiny 2: The Collection is. Unfortunately, it seems that it will not be a version of the game that everyone can get. In fact, I think most people will never ge

As we approach the beginning of a new year, gamers all around the world including myself keep hoping that more accessibility options such as colourblind mode and text size adjustment will be added into more games. Thankfully, The Outer Worlds is improving on that front. [caption id="attachment_44971" align="alignnone"

Wargaming's popular naval warfare MMO World Of Warships is raising funds in a campaign to save and restore a real-life submarine from World War 2, the USS Batfish. The legendary relic played a vital role in the conflict, sinking a total of 15 Japanese ships and 3 Japanese submarines in just 76 hours. Why does this sub

MMORPGs are magical things. They give us the chance to go on adventures and make new friends with people we otherwise wouldn't have the chance of ever meeting. One of the most important MMORPGs to have ever been made was EverQuest and today we mourn the lost of one of its creators. [caption id="attachment_44955" align