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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - February 2025

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Kakuchopurei.com’s Jonathan Leo returns to bring us the biggest news from the month of February, including rounding up the announcements made at PlayStation State of Play recently, as well as celebrating the success of Marvel Rivals. We also talk about February’s releases, including Avowed, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, as well as Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. They also beta-tested Elden Ring Nightreign and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Tune in to hear KKP’s thoughts on these games!

Football Manager 25 Cancelled - What’s Next for Sports Interactive?

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

It’s official - Football Manager 25 will not be released, after Sports Interactive cancelled the game due to their struggle managing the development of the game, especially as it is transitioning to Unity Engine. This is upsetting for a lot of loyal FM fans, especially with a lack of transparency in their communication prior to the cancellation. How will this affect Sports Interactive? Will this mark the end of the franchise? We explore all these, and more in this episode.

Review - Ninja Gaiden 2 Black

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Ninja Gaiden - a franchise that’s making a comeback in 2025, with developer/publisher Koei Tecmo leading the charge in putting this challenging action hack & slash against the soulslike genre! The charge starts with them shadowdropping Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a remake of the much maligned Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, but with a tinge of the original (and much loved) Ninja Gaiden 2. Ahead of the release of Ninja Gaiden 4, as well as the 2D Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound later this year, we review Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and look at how sorely missed this type of game is these days.

Gaming on a Mac - Finally A Thing?

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

For the longest time, the most hardcore of gamers will not get a Mac if they want to game. And that remains true, even now. But for more casual gamers out there, maybe Macs are beginning to be a reasonable platform to play games on? While they’re still technically expensive, the progress made in their latest line of silicons and chips means that the price-to-performance ratio is beginning to make more sense. The recently released Mac Mini with the M4 chip is also beginning to be a bit of a game changer. We unpack this notion and see whether it’s truly worth it, and what are the caveats.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - January 2025

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

BFM and Kakuchopurei.com continue our collaboration in 2025, and we mark the first monthly roundup of the year by welcoming a new voice! Lewis Larcombe, Content Specialist at Kakuchopurei.com joins us to talk about the recently announced Nintendo Switch 2, as well as what happened at Xbox Developer Direct. Then, we review 3 games that were released this month - Elder Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Tales of Graces f Remastered, and Freedom Wars Remastered.

Jon Leo’s Picks of Best Games of 2024!

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:59 -0000

We’re going to look back at 2024 one last time in this new year to present Jonathan Leo’s best games of 2024! The Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com shares some of the best games that he played last year, featuring obvious picks, as well as some hidden gems that are worth checking out, especially if you’ve not played them! Kakuchopurei.com’s Top 40 Best Games of 2024 can be found here, and while you’re at it, don’t forget to also check out their Southeast Asia Game Awards & Appreciation 2024!

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - December 2024

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:28 -0000

BFM and Kakuchopurei.com team up for the final time in 2024 to summarise what happened in the gaming world in December! We round up the biggest news from the month, including Sony becoming a major shareholder of Kadokawa, as well as the winners from The Game Awards 2024. Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com also shares what was announced at TGA 2024, and talks about December’s releases, including Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, Marvel Rivals and Warframe 1999!

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So Near And Yet So Far - Selangor Red Giants’ Almost Perfect 2024

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:25 -0000

At the end of the day, it was a bridge too far. Selangor Red Giants, a Mobile Legends Bang Bang esports team that only came to the scene in 2023, was close to completing a perfect year - dubbed the “Golden Road” in the MLBB scene - by winning all the major tournaments in the MLBB esports calendar in the same year. After securing back-to-back victories in MPL Malaysia Season 13 and 14, as well as winning the inaugural MLBB Mid Season Cup in July, the stage is set for them to clinch the M6 World Championship, hosted right here in Malaysia. Unfortunately, that did not happen, with SRG finishing third in the championship. Selangor Red Giants’ co-founder Simon Lim joins the show to reflect on a topsy-turvy year, as well as share what it’s like to run and manage an esports team and its athletes.

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Review - Infinity Nikki

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:36 -0000

If you’re tired of games that take themselves way too seriously, Infinity Nikki might be something that you should consider. Developed by Infold Games, Infinity Nikki is a free-to-play open world game that’s cozy and relaxing, befitting the kind of vibes that some people look for when it comes to video games. Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com joins us to share his thoughts on this game and whether we should check it out.

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Review - Path of Exile 2 (Early Access)

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:58 -0000

The long awaited Path of Exile 2 is finally here and available to be played! (albeit in early access). How does the second installment of this franchise that’s made to be a better alternative to the early version of Diablo 3 fare? Developer Grinding Gear Games wanted to make an Action RPG that’s accessible while still being hardcore enough for fans of the genre, so does the sequel manage to achieve that? It might still be in early access, but so far, what’s in store sounds promising enough, according to KKP’s Content Director, Jonathan Leo. Tune in to hear his thoughts on this game!

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Growing Esports With Community Spaces?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:56 -0000

The rapid growth of the esports scene and the industry here is pretty remarkable, and yet, there’s a lot more that can be done to nurture its potential. One key area that can be focused on is in strengthening our support at the grassroots level. Wan Amirul Adlan, senior games journalist at Nmia Gaming, shares his thoughts on what can be done to help improve it on that front, honing in specifically on the creation of “hangout spaces” that can be accessible enough for casual and budding eSports gamers.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - November 2024

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:47 -0000

The penultimate month of the year serves up another set of releases that will cater to almost everyone, with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Divine Dynamo Flamefrit, Metal Slug Tactics, Lego Horizon Adventures, Spirit Mancer, and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake filling up the November releases. Other things that happened this month also include Xbox boss Phil Spencer revealing Microsoft’s plans for the future, and some are puzzling, while some are exciting. We dissect that, as well as talk about other news, including the cost of producing Arcane and The Game Awards’ Game of the Year nominees.

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Football Manager - The Beautiful (Video) Game

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:13 -0000

Football Manager’s status among football fans and gamers alike is pretty legendary as the franchise is able to evoke various emotions for its players, despite looking mostly like a spreadsheet 85% of the time. The game is loved by many loyal fans and used by actual football experts, but the developers, Sports Interactive, still want to grow and innovate. Football Manager 25 is supposed to be that next step for them but the transition is proving to be challenging, leading to the game being delayed till March 2025 instead of its usual annual release window. We’ll be addressing what happened and how fans are reacting to it in this episode with Football Manager content creator, Daljit Singh. We’ll also be hearing stories from Daljit, from the kind of content he produces on his YouTube and Twitch channels, BusttheNet Gaming, to the joy of playing Football Manager, and why it’s so addictive.

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Review - Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:28 -0000

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest title in the Dragon Age franchise, and perhaps the most important one BioWare has ever released. A lot is riding on this game - not just for the future of the IP, but also for the future of BioWare, as the developer looks to atone for their past mistakes and become relevant in the RPG world again. So, with a lot at stake, will this game propel BioWare to greater heights again? KKP’s Content Director, Jonathan Leo shares his thoughts on the game and the conversations surrounding it.

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Game Freak Leak - What Went Down and How It Will Affect Nintendo

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:31 -0000

As the world awaits for Nintendo to officially announce the Nintendo Switch 2, their most successful developer, Game Freak suffered a major mishap - their servers were hacked, and that led to a slew of sensitive information being leaked online. From concept arts to unreleased and upcoming projects, as well as questionable lore, fans went crazy over these items. But how will it affect Game Freak and Nintendo? We go through what happened and its potential consequences.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - October 2024

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000

October is proving to be an eventful month in the gaming industry, with the usual players dominating the headlines, for better or worse. Pokémon creators, Game Freak got hacked, and in between that, RM 20 million was allocated for esports during the tabling of Budget 2025. Hazelight Studios announced a new game, and Disco Elysium will be having at least 3 new spiritual successors. We summarise all these, and more on the show, as well as review October releases, including Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, Silent Hill 2 Remake, Metaphor ReFantazio, Romancing SaGa 2 Remake, and many more.

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Review - Astro Bot

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:17 -0000

Astro Bot, sequel to Astro’s Playroom, came without much fanfare but absolutely surprised the gaming world with its charming characters and overall fun vibes. We unpack the game’s success and what makes it so fun and appealing, as well as look at the state of platformers now, and whether there is still room for the genre (Nintendo aside) among gamers.

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Handhelds - The Best Way To Game?

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:42 -0000

Portable consoles or handhelds have always had a place in the gaming scene, but their popularity has increased even more now, especially with Nintendo Switch and its hybrid nature making the format more accessible and palatable to a wider audience than ever. That has also driven the demand for more powerful handhelds too, leading to consoles like Valve Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, as well as many others, entering the market. Does this mean that portable gaming is becoming more popular than ever? Where is it now, and will it be the default format of gaming in the future? Iain Farrell, Programme Manager at Double Eleven, joins us on the show to share his thoughts and observations on the matter.

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Concord - What Went Wrong?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Two weeks after its launch, Concord, Sony’s supposed answer to Blizzard’s Overwatch franchise, was taken offline due to the extremely low player count and poor sales. The signs were there early on, but the publisher’s failure to recognise and do something about it led to the game’s extremely short lifespan. We unpack what went wrong for this 5v5 live service hero shooter and reflect on what Sony and developer Firewalk Studios could have done to fix, or even mitigate this.

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Review - Black Myth: Wukong

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:24 -0000

It’s one of the fastest selling games of all time, selling 18 million copies two weeks after its release, but beyond the numbers and the overall hype, is Black Myth: Wukong a good game? Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com gives his thoughts on the game, shares some insights on Game Science, a developer that, prior to Black Myth: Wukong, was relatively unknown, and talks about the potential impact of this game to small developers in the region and across the world.

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Impressions - Black Myth: Wukong

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:14 -0000

Game Science’s Black Myth: Wukong has been receiving attention from the wider world after its release recently, and while it’s still too early for us to do our full review of the game, BFM’s Najman Maliki has spent some time playing it to give us his impressions of Black Myth: Wukong. He joins us to share his ongoing thoughts, as well as some words of caution for casual gamers looking to give this game a try. Hint: this game is challenging!

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Review - Zenless Zone Zero

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:03 -0000

After the resounding and ongoing success of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, Hoyoverse is back with Zenless Zone Zero, an action RPG that has high production values and combat system that’s simple, but has been compared to luminaries like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. But despite all the talk, does Zenless Zone Zero’s identity as a free-to-play game deter it from being a good franchise? Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com joins us to give his take on the game and answer all these questions.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - July 2024

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:45 -0000

Microsoft’s decision to increase the price of its popular subscription service, Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass did not go down well with gamers, especially as it also involves taking away day one access for new releases. That news dominated this month’s headlines, alongside the closure of Humble Games and many more. Kakuchopurei.com’s content director, Jonathan Leo gives us a lowdown of what happened in July, and also speaks about the games that were released this month, including Hoyoverse’s next hit, Zenless Zone Zero, Dungeons of Hinterburg, Kunitsu-Gami and others.

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Empowering Indie Developers With Xbox Game Camp Asia

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:00:44 -0000

From connecting indie developers to industry mentors to hosting mock game pitches, Xbox Game Camp Asia was held recently from 20th February - 19th April 2024 with two strong goals: to empower people from traditionally marginalised communities and underrepresented youths to realise their potential in the gaming industry and to grow gaming communities around the world. This week, we look at the camp and its impact from several angles through the people involved - Xbox Global Expansion Lead Chia Jun Shen, local indie game studio head Suan Goh, together with budding game developers Vanessa Ong and Jonathan Tang, participants of the camp.

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“Esports Saved My Life”

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:49 -0000

Sir_Cloud is a name that’s becoming more synonymous with the local and regional esports scene, but prior to making a name for himself in the industry that he’s highly passionate about, Andrew Cheong lived a life in the corporate world, gaming occasionally on the side. When the pandemic hit, he lost his job, and went to a very dark place. But the gaming world, and esports specifically, provided a refuge for him that soon became a home he’s truly comfortable in. Fresh from releasing a book that chronicled the story of his life (so far) called “Esports Selamatkan Hidup Aku”, he joins us on the show to share what life has been like now in this new world, and his observations of the esports industry.

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Review - Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:01 -0000

Shin Megami Tensei may not be as well known as the franchise that spun off from it, the Persona series, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not as great as its more popular brethren. In conjunction with the release of the latest series in the franchise, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, we take a brief look at this niche series, and check out the latest game.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - June 2024

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:00:18 -0000

It’s a packed month as the gaming world focuses on all the major announcements made during the non-E3 month. Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com, Jonathan Leo, joins us to highlight some of the big games and content announced at Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, PC Gaming Show and Nintendo Direct, as well as a quick summary of some of the releases this month. Tune in for a quick recap!

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - May 2024

Mon, 27 May 2024 06:00:32 -0000

Another month, another mix of controversies, sad news and releases in the gaming world. We recap the drama between Sony and Helldivers 2, as well as more closures of studios under Take Two and Microsoft. There’s also a new Assassin’s Creed game called Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set in Japan (finally!) and a new Call of Duty. May also saw the release of Senua's Saga 2: Hellblade, Mullet Madjack, Animal Well, Crowd Country, Hauntii and Hades 2 (Early Access).

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Impressions - Stellar Blade

Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:41 -0000

At first glance, a lot of people will liken Stellar Blade, developed by Shift Up and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, to Bayonetta or Devil May Cry, but the truth is, the game is a bit more than that. Joining us to share his impressions of the game is Najman Maliki, and he’ll talk about the game’s story, combat and the controversies surrounding the game.

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Prosperity, Liberty, Democracy... Helldivers 2’s Way Of Life

Mon, 13 May 2024 06:00:36 -0000

Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2 has been taking the world by storm ever since its release earlier this year. What made this third-person PvE shooter great and different compared to other multiplayer shooters out there? We unpack the uniqueness of Helldivers 2 with a long-time fan of the franchise, Kenn Leandre. We also address the recent controversy involving the game that required Steam users of the game to have a PlayStation Network login in order to play the game on PC.

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Review - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU

Mon, 06 May 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, a game developed by Surgent Studios and published by Electronic Arts, has been receiving rave reviews after its release recently due to its gripping story on grief and death, accessible gameplay (for a Metroidvania) and top notch score and voice acting. KKP’s writer Xandria Morden joins us to share her experiences playing this game and whether she shares those sentiments.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - April 2024

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:00:07 -0000

It’s a stellar month, with Stellar Blade leading the list of games released this month (sorry, we had to do it!) But is it as outstanding as the name suggests? Other releases also include Lunar Lander Beyond, Sand Land, Children of the Sun and many others, including a short review of Amazon’s Fallout TV show.

On the news front, Larian Studios will stop developing future Baldur’s Gate games, Keanu Reeves will be voicing Shadow the Hedgehog, Amazon’s Fallout has been renewed for another season, and many more. Tune in to find out!

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Open House & Chill (with Couch Co-Op Games)

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:09 -0000

The age-old tradition of visiting each other during the festive season is a practice that is still ongoing, but modern inventions also allow for flexibility in the experience. After feasting and catching up, why not play some couch co-op games together with your guests? In this episode, we recommend some couch co-op games for you to check out for wholesome fun with your loved ones.

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Nurturing Future Malaysian Game Developers - The Ins And Outs

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:00:50 -0000

Malaysian indie game developer Sophie Azlan has blazed a trail in the traditionally male-dominated gamedev space since she emerged on the scene. Currently a developer involved in several indie projects in Malaysia's burgeoning gaming industry and a lecturer of game development at UOW Malaysia, she aims to leverage on her experiences in both spaces to act as a bridge between the country's emerging talent and studios.

On GGWP this week, we talk to Sophie about her exciting career so far, her experiences being an educator in the fast-growing space, the sustainability of the profession in an industry that's seen its fair share of issues recently, as well as her hopes for the future of the South East Asian video game industry, and some homegrown studios and games to check out for anyone aspiring to get into the industry.

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Getting To Know Malaysian Gamers

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:00:16 -0000

Video gaming is pretty prevalent these days, especially when mobile platforms make the hobby more accessible beyond the usual demographic. Yet, despite our parents, uncles and aunts also gaming on their mobile phones, some of them do not consider themselves gamers. This is one among many interesting discoveries found in the research conducted by Omnicom Media Group Malaysia titled ‘Unlocking Gamers in Asia Pacific’. We speak to Kiron Kesav, Chief Strategy Officer at the company to learn more about the outcome of the research, including Malaysians' game genre of choice, whether they like to game by themselves or with others, and their attitudes towards brands and advertising in video games.

To read the full research, please contact Anna Lissa Bantigue at alissa.bantigue@omnicommediagroup.com

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Review - Rise of the Ronin

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:28 -0000

Team Ninja returns with Rise of the Ronin, their first attempt at an open world game. With vast experience in their combat gameplay, from Ninja Gaiden to the Nioh series, does this title elevate the experience of being in 19th century Japan? And does it stack up against other games of the same genre and setting? Alleef Ashaari, Kakuchopurei’s writer, joins us to share his thoughts.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - March 2024

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:56 -0000

It’s a month full of meaty updates for longstanding franchises, such as Stardew Valley, with its 1.6 update, as well as for fading franchises that might see a resurgence, in the form of Overwatch 2, with Season 10 bringing about some big changes to the game. Will this be the beginning of a redemption arc for Blizzard’s famous team-based shooter? Elsewhere, legendary game director Amy Hennig returns with Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, while SNK announced a new Fatal Fury game called Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. We summarised some of the biggest news in March, and spoke about this month’s releases, including Dragon’s Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, and Unicorn Overlord, among others.

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Talking Shop With The 20m Podcast

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:00:43 -0000

20m Podcast is a show about games and the people behind them. Hosted by Arief Johan and Samantha Low, the podcast features video game reviews and explores industry news and topics, while also giving us a look behind the curtain by creating a platform for the people behind the games we love - all through a South East Asian lens.

Arief and Sam (aka Rino) join us to talk shop - gaming podcast to gaming podcast - about bringing their unique Malaysian perspectives to the busy realms of both video games and podcasts, supporting the South East Asian games ecosystem by shining a spotlight on developers and studios in the region, and South East Asian games they're most excited for in 2024.

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Review - Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:30:46 -0000

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest entry in the Like A Dragon (or Yakuza) franchise. Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu return to the game, this time set in Hawaii, to go on their epic journeys. How does this game stack up compared to the rest of the franchise? Xandria Morden, writer at Kakuchopurei.com joins us to share her thoughts on the game.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - February 2024

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:07 -0000

The gaming world tries its best to celebrate February with awesome releases, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at the forefront. Despite that, Persona 3 Reload, Helldivers 2, Islands of Insight, and even to a certain extent, Skull and Bones (finally!) have something to shout about too, as these releases are worth checking out as well. On the news front, Sony announced that they won’t be releasing any major games from existing franchises this financial year, while Microsoft will be releasing some of their exclusives to other platforms. But will this be a good move for the company, or will it backfire on their console sales moving forward? We discussed this on the show, with Kakuchopurei’s content director, Jonathan Leo.

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Taking MLBB To The Moon

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:00:38 -0000

With Malaysia set to host the M6 World Championship, the world's biggest Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) tournament later this year, developer Moonton Games undoubtedly has plans to take MLBB to the next level. We dive into the game's impact in Malaysia, how Moonton is supporting their community inside and outside of the game, and their future expansion plans that will (hopefully) lead to us seeing esports on par with football in the country.

We speak to Fikri Rizal Mahruddin, Marketing & Business Development Lead at Moonton Games to find out more.

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Palworld - Pokemon… With Guns & More?

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:00:41 -0000

Palworld is a survival, monster collector game that exploded and has taken the gaming world by storm upon its release in January. Part of the appeal of the game is that the monsters, or Pals, are cute, reminiscent of a certain franchise by Nintendo, and are also able to do much more! Of course, that indirectly creates controversies too. In this episode, we sift through the noise and look at why it’s a hit immediately upon its release. We also try out the game to see whether it lives up to its hype.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - January 2024

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:27 -0000

We’re continuing our monthly round up of news and games with the folks from Kakuchopurei.com, and the year has started terribly for some in the industry, as massive layoffs continue, with Microsoft the latest company to be involved in this practice. We also look at the statement made by Ubisoft’s president regarding ownership of games, as well as the controversy surrounding Palworld, the latest “it” game taking the internet by storm. Among the January releases that were discussed in this episode include Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Tekken 8, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and others.

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Retro Review - Stardew Valley

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:00:10 -0000

We’re starting the year with a look back to one of the more well-known games in the farm life simulation genre, Stardew Valley! Najman Maliki joins us to share his experience playing the game and why he thinks everyone should consider checking it out, especially if they want to start the year at a slightly slower pace.

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Kakuchopurei’s Best Games of the Year 2023

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:56 -0000

Technically, the games listed on this episode are from Kakuchopurei’s master list (which you can read here), but the order and what actually made it into the top 10 on this show is slightly different, as our regular contributor, KKP’s Content Director Jonathan Leo decided to shake things up a bit, by sharing his personal list of 2023’s Best Games of the Year. Tune in to hear his picks and why he chose these games!

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - December 2023

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:52 -0000

We wrap up the final month of the year in the gaming world by looking back at the biggest winners from The Game Awards, as well as the announcements made during the show, including Monster Hunter Wilds and Hideo Kojima’s latest project with Xbox called OD. December also brought us games such as Against The Storm, Steamworld Build, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising for us to check out. Join us for a breakdown of all these, with Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com, Jonathan Leo.

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Review - Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:00:44 -0000

The gaming world’s most trusted plumber, Mario and his friends return for another adventure in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. With new power ups and other novelties, does this side-scrolling platformer live up to its hype as a mainline release for the franchise? Long time fan of the plumber, OJ Law joins us to share his thoughts.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - November 2023

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:33 -0000

The penultimate month of the year is a bittersweet one in the video game industry, with some celebrating positive milestones, while others have to contend with the dark realities of the industry. Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com joins us to unpack both the sweet and the bitter in the gaming world, as well as share some releases from November that we should check out, including Robocop: Rogue City, Cuisineer and Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

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Weyrd and Proud of It

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:00:08 -0000

GGWP speaks to the folks behind Weyrdworks, a local indie studio that’s responsible for cute, eccentric games such as Super Steam Puff, War Pods and Unicorn on Unicycles to hear how they use game jams as a way to push their creativity, creating games in different genres, and finding the balance between working on their own IPs and corporate work. Tune in to learn how they navigate all of these with a very lean team!

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - October 2023

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 06:00:16 -0000

It was a pretty huge month in the world of gaming in October, with Microsoft finalising their purchase of Activision-Blizzard. In between that, there were a lot of departures, with Playstation CEO Jim Ryan announcing he’s leaving Sony after more than 28 years. Hideki Kamiya from PlatinumGames, and Pete Hines from Bethesda also left their posts. October also saw the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Does the game live up to its hype? Tune in to hear KKP’s take on it, as well as their quick reviews on Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Sonic Superstars, World of Horror and Alan Wake 2.

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Retro Review - Metal Gear Solid

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:00:52 -0000

In conjunction with the release of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 this week, we take a look back at the game that got the ball rolling in the 3D era, Metal Gear Solid. From cinematic cutscenes to epic storylines and unique gameplay moments, Metal Gear Solid laid the foundation for what proved to be a very successful franchise for Konami and its creator, Hideo Kojima. We recall our experience playing the game and what made it so great and memorable.

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Assessing Esports’ Debut At The 2022 Asian Games

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 06:00:11 -0000

Kenn Leandre, CEO and Founder of Kakuchopurei.com had the chance to be at the recent Asian Games as a technical officer. He joins us on the show to share what his role was like there, how esports fared in its debut as a medal event at the Asian Games, as well as how we can help to elevate Malaysia’s esports success further, on the back of their good performance at the event. Kenn also gives his thoughts on the allocation made to the industry during the tabling of Budget 2024 recently.

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Digitalising Paper Theatre

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000

The developers from Cellar Vault Games, Benny Chan and Eshan Jayatilaka join us to share how an FYP project led to the creation of the company, developing horror games that are highly infused with local cultures and narratives, and the challenges that come with it, especially when it comes to marketing the game to the international audience.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - September 2023

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:25 -0000

It’s a slightly special episode of our monthly round up with KKP’s Jon Leo, as he was in Japan, attending Tokyo Game Show 2023 when we recorded the show. So, naturally, we ended up talking about the games that he managed to get his hands on, including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Like A Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth, and Dragon’s Dogma 2, among others. We also summarised September’s biggest news, including the drama with Unity Engine and the leaks at Microsoft, and many others. Jon Leo also shared his thoughts on Starfield, Mortal Kombat 1, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Gunbrella.

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Grand Theft Auto 5 - 10 Years Later

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0000

It’s been 10 years since Michael, Franklin, Trevor came to our lives and changed the landscape of the open-world gaming genre. The cynical among us might have grown tired of Rockstar’s insistence on remastering Grand Theft Auto 5 through two generations of consoles, as well as the massive popularity of GTA Online that led to the game, perhaps overstaying its welcome, but no one can deny the cultural impact, legacy and staying power of this iteration of GTA. We reflect on GTA 5’s longevity and footprint in the gaming world in conjunction with its 10th anniversary.

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Games 15 BFMers Play

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:00:09 -0000

GGWP gets in on the fun of celebrating BFM’s 15th anniversary by talking to 15 BFMers about the games that they’re currently playing. Tune in to hear what kind of games we play and whether they’re similar or different to the kind of games that you play!

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - August 2023

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:00:53 -0000

It’s another packed month in the gaming world, with Baldur’s Gate 3 dominating the headlines for all the right reasons. At the end of the spectrum, Overwatch 2 was in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. Again. In between that, we have reports from Gamescom 2023 and EVO 2023, as well as other releases from the month, including Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, as well as KKP’s glowing review of Sea of Stars.

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Kaiju Clash with Passion Republic Game's Gigabash

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:00:16 -0000

We visited Passion Republic’s office a year on from the release of their first ever in-house IP, Gigabash, to discuss what led to the creation of this arena brawler, transitioning from creating assets and animation for AAA studios to making their own game, and the challenges that come with it as they celebrated the game’s first year anniversary with the release of the Switch and Xbox versions of the game.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - July 2023

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 06:00:20 -0000

There’s a bit of everything in this month’s round-up with Jonathan Leo, from Kakuchopurei.com. There’s the follow up from Microsoft’s victory against the FTC, EVO 2023 details, VO controversy and many more. The games that we reviewed this month are Remnant 2, Gravity Circuit, Viewfinder, Disney’s Illusion Island and Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons.

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Impressions - Magic: The Gathering Arena

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:00:45 -0000

The GGWP team was invited to a trading card game event last month, which led some of us down a rabbit hole of the TCG world. But wanting to stay true to the GGWP spirit, we also tried out digital alternatives to this longstanding and niche hobby. That led us to Magic: The Gathering Arena. Is it as good as the real deal? We share our quick thoughts.

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Microsoft Wins Their Battle Against The FTC

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 06:00:35 -0000

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard can finally go through after the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt at requesting for a preliminary injunction to block the deal failed last week. How did the case pan out in court? Lawyer Lesley Lim joins us on the show to break it all down.

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Web 3.0 Gaming 101

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 06:00:22 -0000

GGWP goes on a slightly different tangent in this episode by trying to learn more about Web 3.0 Gaming. Blockchains and NFTs might be going through a rough patch at the moment, but is there a future still in this space? Our guests share their thoughts.

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Review - Diablo 4

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:00:46 -0000

Diablo 4 is finally here, and so far, the game has been delivering on all fronts. Huge Diablo fan Najman Maliki shares his final thoughts on the main game and whether this marks a return to form for Activision-Blizzard and their beloved franchise.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - June 2023

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:00:43 -0000

The Not E3 season and coverage continues for this month’s round up, as we summarise the biggest announcements from Sega, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Nintendo and others. We also review three of the biggest releases from the month, and spoiler alert: all of them are bangers! Tune in to find out Jon Leo’s thoughts on Final Fantasy 16, Diablo 4 and Street Fighter 6.

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Coffee Talk with Toge Productions

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:00:56 -0000

Developers from the critically acclaimed Coffee Talk and its recently released sequel, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly join us in this episode to talk about the inspiration behind the creation of the games, depicting the world of coffee drinkers of all kinds, with their own sets of problems and background stories, as well as giving gamers the chance to channel their favourite barista. Tune in to hear what it’s like for Toge Productions to develop these games and find commonality among global audiences!

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Liga Esports Antara Parlimen (LEAP)

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:00:28 -0000

Yes, you read that right. Liga Esports Antara Parlimen or LEAP is exactly as it says - an esports tournament that pits parliaments and constituents against one another. What’s the rationale behind this approach, and what does the organiser, Kakuchopurei.com hopes to achieve with it? Founder & CEO of the website, Kenn Leandre shares his visions and long term goals for this tournament.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - May 2023

Mon, 29 May 2023 06:00:24 -0000

We’re in the middle of the year, which means that it’s time for the annual E3 season. Or not. :P
Sony got the ball rolling with their Playstation Showcase 2023, featuring gameplay from the long awaited Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, as well as some other big announcements, including a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake. We go through the showcase, as well as some other headlines throughout the month of May. We also review some of the biggest releases from the month, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and the latest Zelda, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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Mario - Nintendo’s Crown Jewel

Mon, 08 May 2023 06:00:33 -0000

In conjunction with the release of the new Super Mario Bros. movie (which is performing well in cinemas), we look back at the franchise’s evolution and growth and how it became Nintendo’s most valuable asset. We also recommend some Mario games that you should check out!

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - April 2023

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:00:44 -0000

Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com took a break from his Raya celebration to join us for our monthly roundup of gaming news in April. Some of the news items that were covered include Sega’s purchase of Rovio for US$776 million, and Diablo 4 getting another open beta session next month. We also talked about some of April’s releases, including Dead Island 2, Everspace 2 and Coffee Talk 2.

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Emerge and Raring to Go

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:00:55 -0000

Emerge Group started its life right in the middle of the pandemic, via its talent agency arm for esports athletes called Emerge Esports. Despite the challenging circumstances, the group persevered, and several years later, they added other items in their portfolio, to fully immerse themselves in the industry. Its CEO and Co-Founder, Roy Kek joins us on the show to share their journey so far, and the importance of persevering and committing to contributing to the growth of the industry at this stage.

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Impressions - Diablo 4 Open Beta

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:00:39 -0000

Ahead of Diablo 4’s upcoming release on the 6th of June 2023 (pending any potential delays), Activision-Blizzard organised an open beta session recently for gamers to check out the game. BFM’s Najman Maliki, who is a huge Diablo fan, managed to be a part of it, and he joins us on the show to share his thoughts on the game in its current state.

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Charting The Mobile Gaming Landscape

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:00:03 -0000

Mobile devices have made gaming more accessible for a lot more people, but is this section of the gaming industry still booming years down the road? Or has it become a lot more saturated? Founder and Director of Kurechii, Yi Wei P’ng joins us to help us learn more about the scene and its various business models. He also speaks about Kurechii’s position in the market, more than 13 years later, with a lot of successful games, including King’s League, Tiny Guardians and Postknight, under their belt.

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Which Console Should You Get in 2023?

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:12 -0000

After more than two years since its release, the availability and demand for Sony Playstation 5 in the gaming market seems to be stabilising. Does this mean that we’ll be able to finally walk into a store and get the console on the spot? We observe the current trend in the market, as well as look at other gaming devices and whether they’re worth getting now in 2023.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - February 2023

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:50 -0000

The highly anticipated follow up to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has been delayed to the end of April, and Apex Legends Mobile will go offline soon after a very lukewarm reception to the game. Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com joins us to talk about these news, and more, from February, and review some releases, including Atomic Heart, Hogwarts Legacy and Like a Dragon: Ishin.

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Netflix Games & Chill

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:00:37 -0000

Netflix has (silently) joined the gaming world with Netflix Games, accessible via their mobile app. We check out what’s on offer, how they go about it, and whether they’ll be able to do more later down the road in their ambition to be a serious player in the industry..

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - January 2023

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:00:28 -0000

Microsoft and Sony continue their war this year, while Blizzard’s games become unplayable in China after they broke up with Netease. We summarise these news and more, with Jonathan Leo from Kakuchopurei.com, and review January releases, including Dead Space Remake, Hi Fi Rush, A Space for the Unbound and many more.

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Retro Review: The Last of Us Part 2

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:00:30 -0000

HBO’s recent release of The Last of Us TV adaptation allows us the opportunity to talk about one of the most controversial and divisive video game sequels ever released, The Last of Us PT2. Tune in to find out our (2020) thoughts on the game and whether it is indeed divisive or not.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - December 2022

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:00:02 -0000

We end this year’s monthly round up with a summary of what happened at The Game Awards 2022, as well as other industry-related news, including Yuji Naka getting into trouble again and God of War live action to be produced soon by Amazon. Games that were released in December include Swordship, High on Life and River City Girls 2.

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Reactions - The Game Awards 2022

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:00:22 -0000

The Game Awards 2022 ended with Elden Ring winning Game of The Year, perhaps deservedly so. Its closest competitor, God of War: Ragnarok ended up winning six categories, with indie darling, Stray bagging two awards. We summarise the winners from the event, as well as react to some of the trailers that were showcased on the show, including Death Stranding 2, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty.

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Political Video Games That We Enjoy

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:36 -0000

With GE15 just around the corner, the GGWP folks decided to chat about some political video games that they’ve played and enjoyed, and recommend some games that listeners can check out to get them in the mood.

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Crusader Kings III: wccftech.com

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Retro Review - God of War

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:37 -0000

Kratos, the main hero of the God of War franchise, was once brutal and merciless, but the 2018 reboot saw a change in the character’s demeanour and dynamic with others. This is also parallel in the way the game and franchise has evolved as well. So, ahead of the release of God of War: Ragnarok, we look back at this modern classic and how it has successfully scaled new heights.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - October 2022

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:04 -0000

Platinum Games’ Bayonetta 3 received bad publicity ahead of its release, when Hellena Taylor, who voiced the game’s main character in the prequels, claimed that she was offered a paltry amount to return to the game. This soon led to a messy controversy and back and forth between Hellena and Platinum Games. Elsewhere, Konami finally confirmed the existence of a slew of new Silent Hill products. The internet remains cautiously optimistic, despite the announcements. This and more, including October’s new releases, with Jonathan Leo from Kakuchopurei.com.

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Budget 2023 - Less, But Enough?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:00:15 -0000

The allocation for esports in the recently tabled Budget 2023 is RM13 million, less than the previous year, but will it still be able to help propel the esports industry to a greater height? CEO of Esports Integrated, Ahmed Faris Amir joins us on the show to react to the allocation made, as well as share his observations of the growth of the industry this past year.

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GPU Prices - Back to Normal?

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:00:41 -0000

Graphics cards are finally in stock and available at retail prices now! We look at the factor that led to the market stabilising and whether this will continue, moving forward. Staying on the GPU front, we also look at EVGA’s recent announcement that they will stop manufacturing graphics cards, and how this will affect the market, as well as Nvidia’s dominance in the industry.

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BFM x KKP Monthly Round-up - September 2022

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:00:03 -0000

The month ended with bad news among developers when the test builds of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 and Diablo 4 were leaked online. We explore that story as well as other gaming news that happened in September, including a reaction to Ubisoft Forward’s offerings and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners receiving rave reviews and reigniting gamers’ interest in Cyberpunk 2077. New releases this month include Disney Dreamlight Valley, Splatoon 3, Return to Monkey Island and Trombone Champ.

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Tokyo Game Show 2022

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:00:53 -0000

We summarise some of the major announcements made at this year’s Tokyo Game Show (and the events prior to the main event) that saw Breath of the Wild 2 finally getting an official name, the famed Yakuza serious being retitled to Like A Dragon, Tekken 8 finally revealed, and many more!

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Impressions - Rollerdrome

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:05:27 -0000

We check out Rollerdrome, a game that is essentially the Tony Hawk series, but with guns. But don’t let that slightly simplistic take on the game fool you - Rollerdrome has a very cool art style and a dystopian theme that sets the mood for you to fight the enemies while pulling off cool tricks on your roller skates. Tune in to the show to find out whether the game is worth picking up.

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