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Bleach: Brave Souls 9th Anniversary Bankai Live is set for July 14th with some big names and bigger prizes
It has been nine years since the launch of Bleach: Brave Souls, and that can only mean one thing. That’s right, it is time for a live stream. KLab Inc. will hold the Bleach: Brave Souls 9th Anniversary Bankai Live! On July 14th, complete with some big-name guests. As far as guests go, the livestream is going to be packed with stars. Hosted by Yoshiyuki Hirai, one half of the comedy troupe America Zarigani, there will be some of the anime's most recognisable voices. Royotaro Okiayu, Kentaro Ito, and Hiroki Yasumoto, voices of Byakuya Kuchiki, Renji Abarai, and Yasutora Sado will be chatting on the stream, but perhaps the biggest name is Masakazu Morita, the star behind Ichigo Kurosaki.…
The Godfeather: A Mafia Pigeon Saga launches on mobile next month and July can’t pass fast enough
We have only just entered July but I for one can’t wait for the month to be over, as it brings us closer to the date we have all been dreaming of. Hoo Studio has confirmed that their fantastic-sounding title, The Godfeather: A Mafia Pigeon Saga, will finally be released on mobile on August 15th. The Godfeather, as loathe as I to shorten its amazing name, places you firmly in the talons of an associate in the pigeon underworld. Your leader has given you one very simple task; take back the old neighbourhood, a place that used to belong to your organisation before other birds and humans took over. As a pigeon you have one weapon in your war; poop on everything. Crass yes, but also very…
Albion Online lays out the details of its Paths to Glory update coming this month
Albion Online has been going from strength to strength lately with new servers and the introduction of that pretty cool weapon story system, and they show no signs of showing down. Later this month, July 22nd to be specific, the Paths to Glory update will launch with some interesting new additions. If you are looking for a new challenge, or are a new player who needs some gentle introduction to the various activities available, then head to the Albion Journal. It will launch with five categories; PvE, PvP, Gathering, Economy, and Exploration. Head these tasks, and you will find yourself on the path to some tasty rewards. To get your loadout looking shiny and new, turn your eyes to the new…
AppSir Games announces the follow up to their hit horror game with Spooky Pixel Hero open for pre-registration
Towards the end of last year, I reviewed DERE Vengeance for sibling site Pocket Gamer, a genuinely fantastic platformer from AppSir Games. I loved it, as did my colleagues over at Pocket Gamer, and the worldwide community thanks to a Best Filipino Game win at VirtualSEA. Now, we have the exciting news that we can soon enjoy AppSirs’ next offering; Spooky Pixel Hero. In this new story, you will take the role of a person I am sure we have all dreamed of being at one point or another; a game developer. You have been contracted by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer from 1976, a pretty meta pitch. The problem is, that this mysterious project seems way too advanced for its ti…
Solo Levelling: Arise kicks off events to honour its 50 day aniversary
It has only been 50 days since Solo Leveling: Arise but it has already been racking up the downloads and garnering that acclaim, and Netmarble are looking to keep that positivity flowing. The developers have added a host of events full of rewards to give the players something to keep coming back for. Let’s start off with the Check-In event, cause we all want to be showered with gold for simply showing up to a place. This 14-day event will be available until July 31st and will be setting Seo Jiwoo for success. You can earn their exclusive weapon, SSR Unparalleled Bravery, and the Seaside Spirit costume. There will also be Custom Draw Tickets and more up for grabs. If you read that thi…
Crunchyroll tries to ensnare more gamers with a massive expansion to the Game Vault
Back in November 2023, Crunchyroll launched their Game Vault, a host of video games you can play on your mobile, provided you have a Mega or Ultimate Fan subscription. It's a perfect package for your stereotypical gamer, anime and video games in one place, and soon the vault will be bursting at the seams with 15 more titles. Just as a general announcement, this is very exciting. I personally love both of these things, because I am apparently a frustratingly basic human, but the best thing about this is the titles in the Vault are genuinely very good. Already in there, you can play well-received games like inBento, Yuppie Psycho, and the original Hime’s Quest. Enough of the old, now o…
Disney Dreamlight Valley unlocks a new realm featuring Chinas’ greatest fictional hero
In the realm of classic Disney films, before they added Star Wars and Marvel, there are three films I would classify as their best; Nightmare Before Christmas, Lilo and Stitch, and, of course, Mulan. Luckily for those with similar tastes, Disney Dreamlight Valley has introduced a new world and characters into their land based on Mulan. As one of the most kick-ass Disney Princesses, despite not being one but gloss over that, her being celebrated in Dreamlight Valley is both exciting and very long overdue. I mean they added Ariel first and all she did was cause problems for everyone and near-doomed an entire kingdom while Mulan saved a whole nation! With Mulan comes a new realm inspire…
Asphalt 9: Legends announces a pretty surprising collaboration with My Hero Academia
With games, there are some collaborations that you hear about and go yes that makes all the sense in the world, and then there is the Asphalt 9: Legends announcement. I have never watched or read My Hero Academia, but I don’t recall hearing the arc where they became professional racers, yet here we are. Despite the lack of synergy between the two, there is no denying that this team-up is quite the coup for developers Gameloft. Despite only launching in 2014, My Hero Academia exploded into popular culture with widespread acclaim, easily becoming one of the best-selling manga series and reaping multiple rewards. Why not sell your appeal a bit? This collab event will be laid out across…
Epic Games announces new mode for global phenomenon Fortnite
I was never the biggest player of Fortnite. I had a few games at the beginning before quickly learning I wasn't enough of an architect, but one of the best things Epic Games did was add a buildless mode. Because of this, whenever they mention a new mode is coming I get intrigued, which has happened recently with Fortnite Reload. Along with this mode comes a brand new map, ostensibly at least. Completely new or map, treading unfamiliar ground is always exciting with bullets whizzing past you. Reload is for both Battle Royal and Zero Build and comes with classic weapons, locations, and vibes, like Runescape Classic but with more silly dances. Reload takes place on a tighter map, so there goe…
A powerful hero and a host of new challenges arrive in Epic Seven
Epic Seven has set the table for its latest update, and it is just rammed with exciting new content to enjoy. There is an alternate universe story, a new rift season, check-in rewards, and most interestingly of all, a new hero who comes with a truly impressive skillset that will devastate enemy teams. Our new character for recruitment is the Moonlight Hero, New Moon Luna. She is a five-star Light elemental hero who is deeply tied to the dragon world. A half-dragon, she has a close connection to Yufine, treating her as a younger sister. Despite being one of the heroes who ended the war of the dragons, she works as a royal mage, hiding her origins from the humans. As a war hero, you would ex…
Zenless Zone Zero shores up its musical offering with collaboration with DJ royalty
With Zenless Zone Zero officially launching on July 4th, HoYoverse is looking to kick things off with a bang with their first collaboration, and it is a little unusual. Instead of going for a a team-up with another big game name, or one of its own smash hits, we will instead be treated to a music collaboration. I am sure you have heard by now, but Zenless Zone Zero is the latest ARPG from HoYo. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, you will step into the shoes of a Proxy, defenders of New Eridu, the last bastion of mankind. From here you will strike out to tackle the Hollows, the cause of the cataclysm that near-ended the world. To successfully navigate a broken world, you need good music…
Devsisters bow to fan backlash over planned update to CookieRun: Kingdom
The oft-paraphrased Gordon Gecko once opined that “greed is good”, a mantra he clearly did not trot out in front of a ravenous cookie-based fan base. After some impressive levels of backlash, the team behind CookieRun: Kingdom has announced that their much-maligned update will be postponed as they address their audience concerns. Originally slated to be released June 19th, Devsisters posted a tweet thanking the community for their, rather optimistically worded, feedback on these matters. As well as stating their desire to look at what the rabble wanted, they have also confirmed that for the time being, all ongoing game events and shop deals will be extended. It appears that a l…
Recruit one of the most well-rounded Warframes yet as the Jade Shadows Cinematic Update launches
It feels like it has been a very long time coming, especially for impatient excitable fools like yours truly, but finally, the next big update has hit Warframe. Jade Shadows is here, bringing with it a bumper crop of story content to ninja through, and, of course, the arrival of the 57th Warframe. First off, possibly the most exciting part of the update is the new Warframe, Jade. She comes equipped with three new weapons; the Evensong bow, Cantare Throwing Knives, and Harmony Scythe. She is also packing quite an appealing skillset, able to buff damage and shield regen, heal, and debuff foes. Top that with an ultimate to obliterate your foes, and you are going to want a Jade on your every te…
The world is gearing up for the Summers War World Arena Championship (SWC2024)
It is almost time for the eighth annual Summoners War World Arena Championship, with players able to stick their names down for the preliminaries until June 24th. Participants will be selected based on their in-game World Arena records from Season 28th and 29th and will take part in a best-of-five tournament. The European Preliminaries are set to take place from August 3rd to the 10th, with 16 players taking part, whittling down to 4 who will advance to the regionals. If you are one of the lucky few, you will head to Berlin on September 21st for the European Regional Cup, where the top 3 will head to the World Finals. August 31st to September 7th is when the Americas Preliminaries wi…
Completely break the game with two new heroes in Seven Knights Idle Adventure
It appears that Netmarble has decided Seven Knights Idle Adventure should have an easy mode, and has therefore decided to release two new characters. One of which has a skill that sounds like he could single-handedly beat any boss in the game blindfolded. If you are looking to add a bit of edge to your team, the Legendary Melee Dark Knight Platin could be the one for you. He has a single target skill that can deal additional damage equal to the target’s Max HP, which after reading it multiple times still sounds just insanely broken. When a Critical Hit Attack is successfully activated he will receive a buff that also enhances Bonus Damage Rate, just in case you think he isn't hitting…
