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Earn ungodly power thanks to to mountain of Summon Coupons available during Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds second Aniversary event
It has been two years since Netmarble released Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds, and they have since steadfastly refused to release a single new class. To celebrate its second anniversary, Netmarble will continue this stubborn path, instead releasing special missions, a new foot race, and the chance to net over two thousand coupons. Until June 19th you can strap on those running shoes and take part in the 2nd anniversary Foot Race Sagartha. Everyone will receive Reward Tickets four times a week through the mailbox and can cash them in for a scenic race across the ancient city of Sagartha. At the finish line, you can earn rewards like the Sparkling Heart, a five-star Tetro Puzzle Selection Pack, and…
Strive to survive in the unforgiving underground as Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York opens for pre-registration
In most video games that include vampires, they are usually portrayed as incredibly strong combatants, but that’s often all we get to see. If you want to dive into the, loosely used, real narrative behind the curse, The Masquerade series does this with aplomb, and now you can pre-register for the next chapter in the saga, with Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York. First released as a tabletop game in 1991, it would be fair to assume The Masquerade series came to most people's attention in 2004 with Bloodlines. Yes, Redemption did win an award, but to this day Bloodlines has a mass following as a narrative masterpiece thanks to its exquisite look into the daily lives of vampi…
Black Desert Mobile makes you a black belt with the release of marital artist class Askeia
I am sure that most gamers, myself included, have their preferred classes to play in each genre; snipers in shooters, dual blades in fantasy, and stealth archers in Skyrim. That doesn’t mean we can’t branch out though, and Black Desert Mobile is giving you the perfect opportunity thanks to the new Askeia class. In a world of magic and blades, sometimes the most effective method of combat is a good old punch straight to the honker. Askeia takes this a step further, augmenting their natural martial prowess with a Blast gauntlet, allowing for rapid movement and rocket-propelled blows to leave foes reeling. Thanks to the Martial Spirit passive skill, Askeia gains increased skill da…
Reverse: 1999 has a big month planned with the latest version on a half-year anniversary happening in June
Players of Reverse: 1999 are going to have their hands full next month, as Version 1.6 drops on May 30th, and Bluepoch prepares to celebrate its RPGs’ six-month anniversary. New game modes have been announced, as well as a new character and a few free goodies, including 20 Unilogs in the Treasure in the Ancient City sign-in event. Unfortunately, Version 1.6 will also introduce Reverses’ first limited character in the shape of six-star Jiu Niangzi. The wording suggests if you miss them in this Till the Last Drop banner, you're going to have to wait about a year, which is one of the more unsavoury Gacha practices. In more positive summoning news, the Revelation of the Water limit…
PUBG Models teams up with SSC North America to add a lot more speed to the battlefield
Sometimes when you are in a firefight that just isn't going your way, the smart thing to do is just get out of there as quickly as possible. PUBG Mobile is assisting its players with just such a rapid egress thanks to their newest collaboration with renowned US hypercar manufacturer, SSC North America. Despite only being founded in 1999 as Shelby Supercars, after Jerold Shelby, SSC North America fast became a powerhouse in the hypercar world. The SSC Tuatara was officially clocked just short of the 300mph mark back in 2022, hitting 295, which should give you plenty of speed to loot that building and get away in style. Until July 9th you will be able to get your hands on two of SSC Noth Ame…
Blue Archive unveils latest Main story update as well as a 2.5-year celebratory event
Spring is here and is melting us all (at least here in the UK), but luckily Nexon is here to distract us thanks to the release of Blue Archives’ Main Story Vol 5. Like the Flower That Wishes to Bloom introduces an extremely powerful new recruit, and you can pick up some free Pyroxenes by logging in over the weekend. The Allied Hyakkiyako Academy’s world-renowned Cherry Blossom Festival has arrived, complete with hot springs and summer fireworks. Unfortunately, not everyone is feeling the fun, as the Hyakkaryouran Resolution Council is on the brink of collapse. Sensei steps in, as he often does, to try and resolves the issues before the club closes for good. Our newest recruit,…
Hearthstone heads towards a clash of the inventors as Dr Boom’s Incredible Inventions Mini-Set lands
Deep in the labs of Hearthstone, the incensed Dr Boom is hard at work perfecting his toymaking, spurred on by the taunts of Whizbang being named the world’s greatest inventor. Thinking along the lines that bigger is better, Boom hits upon this eureka moment, and releases unto our decks the Dr Boom’s Incredible Inventions Mini-Set. Something to really keep an eye on is the new keyword; Gigantify. When you play a card with this word, for example, the puny three-mana Toysnatching Geist with two attack and one health, you will get a Gigantic version of the card added to your hand. This version has a massive eight attack and eight health for eight mana, a massive upgrade to dominate…
PUBG Mobile becomes undisputed king of battle royales with new Mecha Fusion mode
In the past you could have made a lot of arguments for why any of the battle royales on mobile are the best in the genre, however, PUBG Mobile's latest update has just blown them all out of the water. That is because version 3.2 has released the Mecha Fusion mode, complete with giant freakin' robots. Mecha Fusion is available across the Erangel, Livik, and Miramar maps, and contains three mechs to pick from; Levitron, Strider, and Armamech. Levitron can switch between a speed form, and a magnetic one that allows them to throw characters, whereas the Strider has a boosted jump and is loaded with missiles. Combine them both, and you will get the Armamech, a four-seater equipped with dual wea…
Hero Wars flips on the easy mode as iconic gaming legend crosses over for a visit
The world of Hero Wars is full to the brim with all manner of heroes willing to sling fire, swing blades, or let loose arrows to keep the evil at bay, but what if that isn’t enough? Well, then you of course get a gun! Or, make that two, as Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft makes her way over in a truly bizarre collaboration. If you never heard of Lara Croft, well I don’t believe you. Ever since those first steps into the caves on PS1 where you are immediately ambushed by bats to the face, she has been one of the leading icons in gaming. Luckily for GDEV, she is taking a quick break from raiding Crystal Dynamics tombs to hop over into Hero Wars. Packing those signature dual pistols…
AFK Journey unveils first major update with Song of Strife bringing a horde of new content
AFK Journey is receiving its first major update, stuffed full of new stories, characters, game modes, mechanics, and much more. To enter the Song of Strife, you need to be Resonance Level 240, have cleared all AFK Stages, and have completed The Last Leg quest. It will also only show up on servers active for at least 42 days. The new story instalment follows the Magister Merlin as they head into the desert to look into a rumour of a false Merlin exploring the region. Together with a new mysterious companion, they strive to work with the desert’s Mauler tribe to track down this pretender, as well as take part in the tribe’s Warsong Festival. This new map, The Ashen Wastes, is as…
Amanda the Adventurer is set to traumatise a whole new audience later this year
If you were anywhere near Twitch or YouTube last year then you no doubt saw one of the hundreds of people playing Amanda the Adventurer, the twisted take on a children's show. If you didn’t, then luckily for you the game is coming to mobile later this year, for a whole new demographic to join in on the fun. The story follows Riley Park, a woman who recently inherited the house of their reclusive Aunt Kate. When exploring an attic that a hoarder would be proud of, she stumbles across a stack of VHS tapes. Having never watched The Ring, Riley pops in one of the tapes and gets her first look at the early 2000s children's cartoon, Amanda the Adventurer. Looking like a generic low-budget…
May brings some very powerful card to Marvel Snap in a Blink in Time
The multiverse is in peril again and it is up to you to team with Blink and the Exiles to save Marvel Snap in its May 2024 season. A Blink in Time brings with it two new locations, five powerful new heroes, and three beautiful new albums full of emotes and variants to collect. The part I'm sure we are all most interested in is the five new characters up for grabs, starting with Blink. She is a five-cost card with seven power, which is nice on its own, but it is her ability that makes her stand out. On reveal, you can swap the last card you played with a higher-cost card from your deck, a perfect way to upgrade your one-cost mook for a monster. Also coming into this series is Nocturne, who…
Eggy Party teams up with Little Parrot Bebe to update your wardrobe
In what I can only assume is an attempt to make players take better care of their little eggos, Egg Party is teaming up with the cutesy Little Parrot Bebe. As part of this, you can dress up in an adorable outfit to deter opponents from beating you up, but we all know it won’t work. Eggy Party is one of those hectic party games that involves being decimated by obstacles and bouncing off other players. You also get access to Ultimate Skills such as freezing competitors, throwing thunder at them, or the good old Eggy Bomb to just send people flying. This crossover with Little Parrot Bebe will last until May 30th, and if you've never heard of this character before, think along the lines…
Head to Planet Hugo on Roblox to celebrate the fashion giant's foray into Formula One
Hugo Boss, the clothing company best known for taking a standard polo shirt and charging over £100 for it, recently partnered with the unfortunately named Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team team to be their official apparel partner. To celebrate what I presume will be the most expensive hat of all time, Roblox is hosting a new experience for the duo. On May 3rd and 4th, the Hugo Garage Miami opened its doors, showing off a multi-layered creative space, modelled after the mechanic's workshops that any F1 fan will recognise. It was an exhibition of what these two powerhouses aim to accomplish now Hugo is the Official Apparel and Eyewear Partner for the team. If you don’t happen to…
Astra: Knights of Veda receives huge new content update one month after launch
It has been a month since Astra: Knights of Veda launched with its blend of beat-em-up and side-scrolling combat, and enjoyers of the title are already being treated to a massive new update. Prove your prowess in the Arena against other players, and take two powerful new heroes into the hallowed battlefield alongside you. For those who need a little more firepower, the two new recruits can certainly back you up most effectively. Electric Butcher Elias can use his axe as a lightning rod, surging thunder through his enemies for critical hits. For some ranged superiority, Lightning-Fast Aurora joins the fray, using her bow to unleash rapid-fire damage to anyone in her sights. Every week from…
