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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: Hellblad

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.See omnystud

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 Stea

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 th

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�

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.

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 cou

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

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 thought

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 direct