Author: Joseph Dofitas

During a Special Program, Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 was unvelied with the chapter “Undercover R&B” which will arrive on August 14. The chapter will have the New Eridu Public Security (N.E.P.S.) with new characters Qingyi, Jane, and Seth fighting the criminal syndicate known as the Mountain Lion Gang. 1.1 will also introduce the new Hollow Zero gameplay experience “Inferno Reap,” a new area at Lumina Square that will be open to players, and various events such as Camellia Golden Week. Meet the Best of the N.E.P.S.: Qingyi, Jane, and Seth The Special Episode “Undercover R&B” will see Zhu Yuan, Qingyi,…

Metaphor: ReFantazio was featured at the Philippine Game Developers Expo (PGDX) last July 27, 2024. Atlus Senior Managing Director and Executive Producer, Naoto Hiraoka spoke at the event highlighting the game’s key features. The game will be released on October 11, 2024, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Metaphor: ReFantazio is a brand-new RPG by Studio Zero and published by Atlus. Headed by Katsura Hashino, director and producer of Persona 5, the story follows a protagonist set on protecting their kingdom after the assassination of the king brings chaos and awakens a unique form of magic…

The Monza Barcade is a new F1-themed bar and sim racing arcade located at The View Deck, Arcovia City, Pasig. The place caters to Formula Racing fans with its frequent watch parties, sim racing gamers who want to try to beat the best times with the highest-end rigs, and all the barkadas who want a place to drink and hang out.  The bar soft opened on June 28, 2024, and we decided to check it out and see if this bar and arcade can take off at the starting line! Ignition Formula Racing, like F1, has been around since the…

Tekken 8 is bringing more surprises as Heihachi Mishima has been announced to be the next DLC character. This was announced during the EVO 2024 event in Las Vegas alongside a character trailer. He’s expected to arrive during Autumn 2024 after Eddy Gordo and Lidia Sobieska arrive in Spring and Summer, respectively. Heihachi Mishima has been one of the franchise’s iconic villains ever since the first Tekken in 1994. Previously, in Tekken 7, he was last seen being chucked off a cliff into a volcano. Now he’s back, ready to take on all players who dare! Also announced at EVO…

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4 update “Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue” will arrive on July 31.  This update also introduces two new five-star characters, Yunli and Jiaoqiu, along with an uncharted map filled with buried secrets of this silkpunk flagship. Additionally, during their special program, Honkai: Star Rail has announced its collaboration with the anime Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] set for Q3 2025. Version 2.4 of the game introduces exciting updates centered around the Wardance ceremony and the new Shackling Prison map. Following the resolution of the Ambrosial Arbor crisis, Luofu residents are uplifted by this year’s Wardance festival,…

We didn’t know what we were getting ourselves into when we picked up the “Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack” on a whim. What we got was fast-paced, rank-based, 2D action, coupled with beautifully detailed sprite work, and a surprisingly gripping narrative. Now, more than 100+ hours in for both games, we want to tell you all about it. Originally released for the Nintendo 3DS in  2016 respectively, the Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack, has made its way onto the Nintendo Switch and PS4. The individual games of this two-pack are also available on PC via Steam. What is Azure Striker…

A week ago, Nintendo posted a mysterious teaser trailer with a mysterious man in a paper bag. Now it’s been revealed as “Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club” releasing on August 29, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch. The Description from Nintendo. In Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, a student has been found dead in a chilling fashion, his head covered with a paper bag with an eerie smiling face drawn on it. This unsettling visage bears a striking resemblance to a recurring clue in a string of unsolved murders from 18 years ago,as well as Emio…

Primo Stella ~Brew of Stars~: An Intimate Genshin Impact Fan Event has announced on its official Facebook page its return on August 3, 2024. The event will take place at Level 2, Activity Center (near Mr. DIY and Timezone), Ayala Malls Marikina, Marikina City. The event will run from 10AM to 9PM with free admission! The previous Primo Stella happened last November 19, 2024 at the Guadalupe Commercial Center. We went there as humble travelers looking for interesting artistic pieces of our favorite characters! The sheer variety of artists, cosplayers, and fans was a sight to behold! One of our…

Show-stopping visual novel ‘B-PROJECT RYUSEI*FANTASIA’ by PQube and MAGES releases today! Available digitally on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam for P1,400.00 or P1,260.00 with the 10% discount until July 29. A Physical Nintendo Switch edition releases on July 26th, 2024. 14 male idols, all with unique personalities and styles, are now yours to guide and grow together with. Brought to life with live2D animations and voiced by famous voice actors, B-Project Ryusei*Fantasia, is an unforgettable, lengthy visual novel that will have you fighting for their dreams as if they were your own. SUMISORA TSUBASA, A&R Step into the hardworking shoes…

HoyoFEST 2024 will be happening on August 12-18, 2024, from 10 AM – 9 PM at the SM Megamall, Mega Fashion Hall Event Venue, Ground Level, Manila, Philippines. The event is a celebration for fans of the HoyoVerse: Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and the recently released Zenless Zone Zero. Since 2021, the HoyoFEST has been a great time for fans to get together and celebrate their favorite HoyoVerse games.  Hoyofest 2023 took place at also SM Megamall. HoyoFEST is a time expect deliciously decorated themed foods, opportunities to buy official merch, and meet…