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Much like a well-timed Avengers Assemble or the first note of an anime opening that slaps way too hard, the time has come for all geeks, freaks, and cosplay elites to rejoice – because Asia Pop Con 2025 has officially announced its date and venue. So when and where is the madness happening? 8 & 9 November 2025, at the Starling Exhibition H...
If your idea of a good time is watching chaos unfold through the lens of an iPhone while contemplating the futility of hope—then congratulations, 28 Years Later is your next cinematic main course. Yes, it’s really been that long. Nearly three decades after the rage virus first exploded out of a lab and tore through Britain like a pint of lag...
Ah, esports. Once the proud domain of teenagers shouting at their screens and accidentally pouring Mountain Dew on their keyboards. Now? It’s a billion-ringgit industry, a medal sport at the Asian Games, and a minefield of legal ambiguity that would give even Phoenix Wright a headache. Enter the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), w...
If you're a Malaysian game dev, animator, or someone who thinks the metaverse isn’t just a buzzword, you might want to sit down — and possibly start smiling like a cat who's found the cream. Because the country is cracking open the digital piggy bank in a big way. Malaysia’s digital creative scene — that includes video games, animation, ...
If you grew up in the '90s, chances are your introduction to survival horror was a game that taught you three things: doors are terrifying, ink ribbons are sacred, and Jill sandwiches are apparently a delicacy. Well, good news – the original Resident Evil cast is shambling their way to Kuala Lumpur for Asia Pop Con 2025, and no, this isn’t a dr...
Imagine your favourite gacha game throwing a birthday party so big, it doesn’t just crash servers—it books cinema halls across Asia. That’s exactly what HoYoverse is doing for Honkai: Star Rail's second anniversary, and yes, they’ve gone full Fast & Furious: Global. The highlight? A full-blown live concert that’ll blast off in Shan...
If your kid is obsessed with Minecraft, or if you secretly enjoy a bit of blocky world-building yourself, then brace yourself—Sunway Pyramid is about to turn your gaming dreams into reality. From 28 March to 13 April, the LG2 Blue Concourse is getting a full Minecraft makeover, just in time for the release of A Minecraft Movie on 3 April. Expe...
Article first published on 19 July, 2021. Updated for 2025. It's that time of the year again, as more than 1.5 billion Muslims around the world celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, or commonly known as Hari Raya in Malaysia/Indonesia. It marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan when Muslims fast for a period of one month. To commemorate this oc...
[Updated: 29 March 2025] It appears the contagion of layoffs, long endemic to Western game development, has now infiltrated Malaysia's shores. Lemon Sky Studios, a prominent name in our local gaming scene, has reportedly downsized, leaving several 3D artists seeking new opportunities. Over the past day, at least ten former employees—mainly from...
Tech brand Realme has unveiled the Realme 14 Series 5G. The new smartphone comes with two versions: the Realme 14 Pro 5G and Realme 14 5G. Both phones are engineered for gaming and features a futuristic Mecha-inspired design, making it the ultimate device for gamers who crave both power and style. The device will be available in three col...
Malaysia gets some bad news in the games development circuit this week, in contrast to some new announcements and major game releases. The Big Picture Photo credit: MDEC It seems like the games industry worldwide is set aflame with layoffs and closures, so it's sad news to report on one happening in our vicinity. PlayStation...
Ah, Ramadan. A time of reflection, family, and, if you’re anything like me, an excuse to feast like a champion. And what better way to do that than at PUBG MOBILE’s biggest buka puasa bash yet? Back for its third year, the Bazaar Ramadan is setting up camp at Stadium Shah Alam from now until 28 March, every day from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. That’s...
Love HoYoverse games? Fancy yourself an artist, cosplayer, or performer? Or maybe you just want to immerse yourself in all things Genshin, Honkai, and Zenless Zone Zero? Well, good news. HoYoFEST 2025 is back, and this year, it’s turning up the dial across Southeast Asia from 24 to 27 July. What’s New in 2025? HoYoFEST isn’t just about ...
It seems like the games industry is set aflame with layoffs and closures, so it's sad news to report on one happening in our vicinity. PlayStation Studios Malaysia is facing layoffs with around 20 staff targeted (via a report on Nmiagaming). Various sources, including a few from Kakuchopurei's side and a couple of X posts from ex-staff, have con...
If you fancy stuffing your face with apam balik while also winning a Custom Wrapped Yamaha Y15ZR V2, then Honor of Kings’ Bazaar Ramadan at Stadium Shah Alam from 2 to 28 March is where you need to be. It’s got prizes, food, gaming, and even a bit of charity—because Ramadan is about giving, after all. Let’s be honest—no one goes to a Ram...
Some brands tiptoe into esports sponsorships, slap their logo on a banner, and call it a day. Infinix, however, has gone in with all the subtlety of a tank rolling through a flower shop. They’ve just signed a multi-year deal with MOONTON Games, officially crowning themselves the gaming smartphone partner for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). T...
Malaysia's long-running all-ages animated series featuring kids Upin & Ipin are getting their spotlight in video games this year. Animation studio Les Copaque Production and Streamline Studios are teaming up to develop and publish Upin & Ipin Universe, an open-world game for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game is built using...
As an esports journalist, I’ve spent countless hours dissecting the careers of players and streamers, but today, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone to review something a little different – Soloz: Game of Life. Now, do not be fooled; this isn’t a biopic of Faris "Soloz" Zakaria, Malaysia’s top streaming sensation. It is a fictionalised...
Hello and welcome! This weekly feature-slash-newsletter is the fruit of our collaboration with awesome independent Malaysia news website Twenty Two 13. In a nutshell, we recap the best gaming news from all over Asia and the rest of the world. We also list out the games that are out in the week as well as bring up videos and feature pieces that a...
2024 is a very stacked year of video games, whether you’re into the big triple-A fares or the small-time titles. And we’re close to the end of the year, meaning it’s time to dish out our retrospectives by summarizing our thoughts with our top picks and recommendations. It’s a mandatory custom in media to dish out these thinkpieces as a way ...
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