MapleStorySEA is truly a beast that keeps on growing, as with the end off 2025 approaching, the massively popular MMORPG has one last surprise in store, with its next mega update, Assemble. Starting from 12 November, players will be able to experience not one, but two brand-new playable classes, alongside a new dungeon and boss, Season 2 of Challenger World, and various expansions to the game’s growth systems. 

Talk about closing the year with a bang!

Things kick off on 12 November with the launch of the first new class, Len the Red-Eyed Wanderer, who hails from the continent of Grandis. On her travels, she rescues the imugi Saya, a mythological serpent, with the pair becoming inseparable companions until tragedy strikes at the hands of the High Flora, propelling Len on a journey of purpose and renewal.

Len boasts an easy to learn but challenging to master playstyle, making her suitable for beginners and veterans alike, and players can follow her journey via the Wanderer’s Journey progression event, unlocking growth rewards and character-teamed cosmetics along the way.

Launching alongside Len is Season 2 of Challenger World, which will run from 12 November 2025 to 21 April 2026, the next chapter in the high-growth server that brings quick level-up support and mid-to-long-term progression goals. 

Season 2 will come packed with higher tiers, expanded missions, and additional powerful tier-specific buffs, alongside extended boss challenges till Carling, allowing MapleStorySEA players to test their mettle with the allure of even greater rewards than before, and marks the perfect long-term growth for both new and experienced players.

MapleStorySEA’s burning event is also set to return bigger than ever, with Hyper Burning Beyond, which will similarly last from 12 November 2025 to 21 April 2026. This event will accelerate player progression with a massive 1+4 level-up boost up to level 260, alongside a 1+1 boost thereafter until level 270, with availability even extending to the two upcoming classes. What’s more, with the Hyper Mushroom Pass, players can earn more rewards beyond level 260, and it comes jam-packed with level-matched milestone rewards all the way to level 280.

Combat is also set to receive a huge boost with the arrival of the new 6th Job Skill Core, Ascent Skills, which launches on 17 December. These Job cores combine the dynamic effects and illustrated flair unique to each class, and can be used up to 3 times without cooldown in boss battles, or activated in hunting fields with a 240-second cooldown, granting additional temporary invincibility on use to enhance MapleStorySEA’s combat experience with a whole new layer of skill expression and tactical depth.

Launching alongside it is a new dungeon, the Blood Moon Forest, a permanent roguelike area set in the mysterious Jianghu realm at Li-an Highlands. Maplers can tackle this ever-changing dungeon for the chance to earn and upgrade a brand-new addition to their gear set, Jewel Equipment, with the dungeon also setting the stage for MapleStorySEA’s future Jianghu-themed classes.

Leading into 2026, MapleStorySEA will kick off the year with a powerful new boss enemy, The First Adversary, which Maplers will be able to face starting from 8 January 2026. This figure from the past returns in the game’s Odium region to test players’ mettle, and defeating the mysterious foe will award the victor the Immortal Legacy Medal, a new end-game equipment piece featuring resettable additional options (Flames).

Ending of the Assemble update on a high note is the arrival of the game’s second new class, Mo Xuan, The First Jianghu Warrior, a pirate class character born from the legend of Wu Shen. Mo Xuan hails from the  Xuanshan School and inherits the divine martial power of the God of Martial Arts, featuring a fluid, high-impact combat style inspired by Jianghu martial arts, combining Qi mastery and modern techniques. Much like Len, Mo Xuan will also be eligible to participate in MapleStorySEA’s upcoming growth events like Hyper Burning Beyond and Hyper Mushroom Pass.

With the Assemble update, MapleStorySEA is paving the way for another glorious year of MMORPG goodness with a much-welcomed boost to its already impressive arsenal of gameplay systems.

For full details, head over to the official MapleStorySEA website and follow the game on Instagram and Facebook for all its latest updates.

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Do you hear that clicking noise…?

That’s the sound of a Yautja stalking its prey, as the Predator franchise returns to the big screen, and Geek Culture is thrilled to partner with 20th Century Studios Singapore to bring a special fan screening of Predator: Badlands on 5 November, ahead of the film’s premiere. You will be among the first in the world to catch the latest entry in the massive Predator franchise by director Dan Trachtenberg (Prey, Predator: Killer of Killers). We will be giving away 175 pairs of tickets to 350 lucky fans to catch the upcoming film in Shaw Lido’s newly reopened IMAX with Laser Projection!

Unlike previous Predator films that has the alien hunter on Earth as its hunting ground, Predator: Badlands takes place on an alien planet where a runt Dek, cast out from his clan, forms an unexpected alliance with Thia (Elle Fanning, Maleficent), a Weyland-Yutani synthetic. Together, they embark on a perilous journey across the remote planet, seeking the ultimate adversary. Set on a treacherous “Death Planet” Kalisk, Dek and Thia must confront ancient threats and navigate a hostile environment, challenging their survival and the boundaries between synthetic and organic life.

FAN SCREENING EVENT DETAILS

Date: 5 November 2025, Wednesday
Time: 6:45 pm
Rating: NC-16 for Violence
Location: Shaw Lido IMAX (Assigned Seating)

Audiences will also be among the first to catch the film at the newly reopened Shaw Theatres Lido, which is now open for its Phase 1 of operations. The 11-hall cinema has been revitalized with a brand new look, with new screens, new laser projectors, and even new carpets across all the regular and IMAX halls.

The biggest improvement is in the Lido IMAX hall, where the screen has been replaced with a new floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall IMAX silver screen. When paired with the Laser IMAX projection system, audiences will be able to watch the biggest Hollywood blockbusters with the sharpest and brightest images, deeper contrast and the most distinct, exotic colours.

As Singapore’s first cinematic IMAX screen and projector, Lido IMAX comes equipped with IMAX’s 12-channel laser-aligned sound system, offering immersive sound from speakers behind the screens and around the halls, including additional speakers on the ceiling.

To ensure the consistency and quality of IMAX projections, all IMAX cinemas around the world are calibrated daily, ensuring that moviegoers are confined to perfectly tuned sound and images at every screening.  And just as no one can escape the Predator… audiences will be locked in for a thrilling time at one of Geek Culture’s screening events! We will have 5 sets of special Predator: Badlands premiums to giveaway during the pre-show in-hall activities, for 5 lucky fans to bring home. Each set of premiums include a distressed washed cap, glow-in-the-dark T-shirt, glow-in-the-dark hoodie, colour-changing notebook and silver vinyl stickers.

Predator: Badlands will stalk into theatres on 6 November 2025.

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The Game Has Changed again, and after 15 years, the Light Cycles are humming to life as the Tron saga returns to the big screen for the much-anticipated third instalment. Geek Culture, in partnership with Disney Singapore, is bringing a special fan screening of Tron: Ares on 9 October 2025, and we will be giving away 130 pairs of tickets to welcome fans back to the grid, to catch the upcoming film by Joachim Rønning at Golden Village Bugis+, Singapore.

Tron: Ares introduces Ares, a highly sophisticated AI program sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humanity’s first encounter with AI beings. As Ares navigates the complexities of the human world, the lines between digital and physical realities blur, leading to a high-stakes confrontation that could redefine the future of both realms.

In partnership with Disney Singapore, Geek Culture has 130 pairs of tickets up for grabs for the exclusive fan screening ofTron: Ares on 9 October at Golden Village Bugis+. Don’t miss this chance to be one of the first few in Singapore to catch worlds colliding in the much-awaited third instalment of the Tron franchise! All attendees will also be presented with a sleek and exclusive Tron LED bracelet that will light the hall up in a sea of red, reminiscent of the action onscreen!

FAN PREMIERE EVENT DETAILS

Date: 9 October 2025, Thursday
Time: 7 pm
Location: Golden Village Bugis+ Hall 8 (Assigned Seating)
Runtime: 119 min

Be sure to come early for photo opportunities with the iconic Light Cycle that will be on display at Bugis+ and take part in our pre-show in-hall activities to stand a chance to win one of five sets of Tron: Ares premiums, comprising a cap, T-shirt, keychain, LED desk mat, and light-up wireless charging pad.

Tron: Ares speeds into cinemas on 9 October 2025.

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The giveaway is open to all residents of Singapore. The giveaway closes on 5 October 2025 @23:59hrs (GMT+8). 130 lucky winners with the correct and best answers will be picked and contacted via email by 6 October 2025. Good luck!

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In the epic world of Transformers, the icons of the massive toy, movie and tv franchise continue to hold a place among the hearts of fans and when it comes to the iconic Combiners, and there is so much more than meets the eye as the first two gestalts to make their debut continue to stand out among collectors.

In its 41 year history, there have been a special select handful of Cybertonians with a special constitution, where two robots can form up and turn into another, more powerful robot (Remember Dreadwing?), or have a form that can be split into smaller individuals (Reflector anyone?), but the Combiners are in a league of their own, as each series of combiners, from Devastator, Superion, Computron, Menasor, Predaking, and more, follow a theme unique to their separated or combined form. 

A group of high-speed vehicles and a trailer truck, known as the Stunticons, unite to form Menasor; five emergency, rescue and law enforcement robots, the Protectobots, merge to form Defensor; and the Combaticons, a group of five military themed assault vehicles, form Bruticus.

But for all a combiner’s superiority and massive popularity, the top two on that list are the Constructions and Aerialbots, aka Devastator and Superion. They were the first Decepticon and Autobots combiners to make their debut in the original Transformers G1 cartoon, and have been bestowed a title of royalty among fans, and in 2025, Hasbro has opted to release both collection of toys in the most screen-accurate versions possible, with the Transformers Studio Series Devastator, and Transformers Age of the Primes Superion.

Why the different brand types? The Studio Series is a toyline based on the films and video games, which includes the franchise’s first animated film, 1986’s The Transformers: The Movie. While Superion is also part of the original animated series that the film follows, the Aerialbots did not appear in the film. Meanwhile, Devastator was part of the Decepticons force that attacked Autobot City at the start of the film.

Regardless of brand labels, Hasbro is delivering on two screen-accurate Combiners at the same time. As fans know, it was only in recent years that toy designers could accurately match the toys to what audiences saw on screens. Add in the need for articulation of the figures, which is already challenging in itself, and both these versions also offer a greater articulation of the combined super robots. With screen accuracy thrown into the mix, both these combiners are getting fans extremely excited.

6 Constructicons to Form Devastator

When it comes to the Constructicons, the first Combiner is the gold standard for those to come, not only because it set up expectations but also because Devastator comprises six Cybertronians, instead of the usual five that most combiners have. This also makes the Studio Series Devastator one of the best and most highly articulated and accurate combiners ever designed.

Devastator is made up for two Deluxe Class figures – Bonecrusher and Scavenger, released in April and August 2025 respectively, and four remaining Voyager class figures – Scrapper (April 2025), Long Haul and Hook together in one box, alongside the spare components required to form Devastator, was released in July 2025, and Mixmaster (August 2025). Hook and Long Haul actually combine together to form Devastator’s torso and the upper portions of its legs.

When fully merged, it’s clear that Hasbro has gone in for the kill with this highly posable and well-designed combiner. For collectors, Devastator has greater mobility and posability, with 360-degree shoulder swivel, waist swivel, and even elbow and thigh swivel.

His arms and legs also have greater mobility, with simple effective additions, including articulated fingers, as well as legs that can spread, allowing for greater stability, to the point where even his ankles can also tilt inwards, for Devastator to rock any pose possible in your display cabinet.

5 Aerialbots to Form Superion

For the heroic Superion, Commander Class Silverbolt (released in May 2025) is surrounded by Deluxe Class Air Raid and Slingshot, which were released in April 2025, and by the upcoming Deluxe Class Firefight and Skydive, releasing in October 2025.

What’s slightly different is that screen accuracy takes precedence here, so Superion looks more like his TV counterpart compared to his previous toy versions, where the planes making up and arm and legs appear more on the back than the front. Superion does have 360-degree shoulder swivel, as well as a head that can look up and down, as well as swivel. He also has some movement for the wait, as well as thigh swivel and a really generous ankle pivot, for maximum posability.

Collect 3 More Metal Character Magnets

Hasbro Singapore and Malaysia are also in the middle of a limited-quantity Gift-With-Purchase (GWP) program as part of the Age of the Primes rollout, available exclusively through select retailers. Every spend of S$120 (Singapore) / RM400 (Malaysia) or more on Transformers: Age of the Primes products in a single receipt will entitle you to receive a random Metal Character Magnet. Five have been released, with three new characters released this month, comprising of Alpha Trion, Micronus Prime and Onyx Prime.

This leaves five more exclusive pins for fans to collect through 2026, to fill up the special Magnetic Showcase Frame. Simply spend S$300 / RM800 or more on Transformers: Age of the Primes products in a single receipt to redeem this exclusive magnetic frame.

More Of the Latest Age of the Pimes Releases

Apart from collecting the Constructicons and Aerialbots, don’t forget to check out some of the other latest Age of the Primes lineup from Hasbro, including:

• Age of the Primes Alchemist Prime – This 5.5-inch Deluxe Class figure converts from Robot to Cybertronian Armored Car mode in 17 steps.
• Age of the Primes Micronus Prime – This 5.5-inch Deluxe Class figure converts from Robot to Motorcycle mode in 29 steps.
• Age of the Primes Heatwave – This 7-inch Deluxe Class figure converts from Robot to Fire Truck mode in 29 steps.
• Age of the Primes Sky-Byte – This 7-inch Voyager Class figure converts from Robot to Shark mode in 28 steps.
• Age of the Primes Crasher – This 5.5-inch Deluxe Class figure converts from Robot to Sports Car mode in 18 steps.
• Age of the Primes Venin – This 5.5-inch Deluxe Class figure converts from Robot to Winged Cicada mode in 17 steps.
• Age of the Primes Combaticon Vortex (Yes, the first of 5 figures to combine and form Bruticus!) – This 5.5-inch Deluxe Class figure converts from Robot to Helicopter mode in 19 steps.

That’s right – Bruticus is coming, and will be a perfect fit alongside Devastator and Superion.

More Of The Latest Studio Series Releases

To round up the rest of the latest Studio Series releases in recent months, we have Thundercracker from the video game Transformers: War for Cybertron, Megatron and Grimlock + Wheelie from Transformers: The Movie, and KSI Widow, which was a concept art for Michael Bay’s Transformers: Age of Extinction.

Here’s more on the lineup of Studio Series figures:

• Studio Series The Transformers: The Movie Megatron – This 8.5-inch Leader Class figure converts between Robot and Tank mode in 54 steps.
• Studio Series The Transformers: The Movie Dinobot Grimlock and Autobot Wheelie – This 8.5-inch Leader Class figure converts between Robot and Dino mode in 24 steps.
• Studio Series Voyager Class Transformers: War for Cybertron Thundercracker – This 6.5-inch Voyager Class figure converts between Robot and Cybertronian Tetra Jet Mode in 29 steps.
• Studio Series Transformers: Age of Extinction Deluxe Class Concept Art KSI Widow – This 4.5-inch Deluxe Class figure converts between Robot and McLaren MP4-12C Car Mode in 17 steps.

All the above Transformers figures are available now in Singapore (The Falcon’s Hangar and Robo Robo) and Malaysia (MYTOY and 1TOY), except for Aerialbots Firefight and Skydive, which will only be in stores from 1 October onwards

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Get ready to buy, sell, and build your way to glory as Singapore proudly hosts the National Monopoly Championship 2025, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the world’s favourite family board game. Licensed by Hasbro, this prestigious event welcomes players aged 8 and up, from seasoned tycoons to casual fans, to compete in a thrilling test of strategy, luck, and negotiation. Qualifying rounds will take place at SAFRA and HomeTeamNS venues across the island, leading up to an epic semi-final and grand finale at Singapore Comic Con 2025 on 6 to 7 December 2025, held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre.

Registration is now open on SISTIC for ages 8 and above, priced at S$48. All participants are entitled to an official E-Certification of Participation, Monopoly T-shirt, Monopoly Lanyard, Singapore Comic Con One-Day Ticket and Monopoly: Hidden Singapore Bottled Water & Wet Wipes.

The National Monopoly Championship 2025 will reward the top three players with over S$10,000 worth of cash, travel, and exclusive prizes.

Grand Prize Winner:

• S$3,888 cash
• Official Champion Plaque
• Monopoly Hamper
• A pair of Premium Economy Air Tickets to Hong Kong
• Admission to Monopoly Dreams Hong Kong

Runner-Up:

• S$1,888 cash
• Official Champion Plaque
• Monopoly Hamper
• 1-night stay at Marina Bay Sands Expo Premier Room

Second Runner-Up:

• S$888 cash
• Official Champion Plaque
• Monopoly Hamper

The Qualifying Round will be held at four locations across the island. Participants will only need to pick one of the four: HomeTeamNS @ Khatib (on 12 October), SAFRA Choa Chu Kang (on 1 November), HomeTeamNS @ Bedok (on 7 November), SAFRA Punggol, (on 22 November).

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It’s PAC-MAN’s 45th birthday on 22nd May (yes, we’re one day late)! And to celebrate this special occasion, PowerA Singapore has offered up the Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch with Lumectra – PAC-MAN Neon Arcade and Protection Case for Nintendo Switch – PAC-MAN Retro Arcade Birthday Prize Pack for one lucky PAC-MAN fan in Singapore.

The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch with Lumectra – PAC-MAN Neon Arcade comes with programmable buttons and rechargeable battery. Activate the RGB LEDs to reveal a hidden stunning design with 4 lighting modes.

The PowerA Protection Case for Nintendo Switch – PAC-MAN Retro Arcade is a sturdy compact case designed to fit the console in handheld mode. It includes 2 reusable cling sheets with a variety of PAC-MAN and Ghost designs as well as in-game fruits and items to personalize your Protection Case. The built-in padded screen-protector flap includes game storage for 9 game cards and has a built-in play stand for Tabletop Mode.

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The power of the Primes will make their debut from May 2025, with the groundbreaking launch of Hasbro’s Transformers: Age of the Primes line-up. This monumental project, which focuses on the mythical Thirteen Primes, has been two years in the making as it introduces the referenced but largely never-before-seen lineup of Thirteen Primes, the highest ranked Transformers in the long-running lore. 

Fans of the original Transformers animated series might not be aware of the 13 Primes, only that Optimus Prime is the leader of the Autobots, and he was succeeded by Rodimus Prime, but a Prime is the leader of the heroic faction of the Transformers, and as the first Transformers from the mythology, the Thirteen Primes represent a pantheon of powerful beings, each with a unique ability and personality, and every bot and power, including the Matrix of Leadership, in the Transformers universe can be traced back to them, and fans can collect and combine different characters to create their ideal Age of the Primes lineup.

Created to defeat the ancient evil of Unicron, the 13 Primes were mentioned in the recent Transformers One (2024) animated film, but you won’t find any of these details in any single animated show or comics, as the Thirteen Primes have had their lore established across different mediums in the last 20 years, and this marks the first time that the group have been collectively released as a toy series celebrating the legacy of the Primes.

And if you know your lore, some of the Primes and their names will seem very familiar. The first wave from the series comprises three Primes – Megatronus The Fallen (Leader Class), Prima Prime (Voyager Class) and Solus Prime (Deluxe Class), and the trio will be joined by G2 Universe Grimlock (Leader Class), Red Alert (Voyager Class), and a pair of Aerialbots, Slingshot (Deluxe Class) and Air Raid (Deluxe Class).

Independently, some of the characters are icons in their own right but the last two from the list would be familiar to longtime fans as the five Aerialbots, of which the remaining three would be released throughout the year, can combine to become the first Autobot combiner, Superion!

As part of the Age of the Primes rollout, Hasbro Singapore and Malaysia are offering a limited-quantity Gift-With-Purchase (GWP), available exclusively through select retailers. Every spend of S$120 / RM400 or more on Transformers: Age of the Primes products in a single receipt will entitle you to receive a random Metal Character Magnet.

The first wave of three released in May will mirror the three Primes released in the first wave – Megatronus Prime, Prima Prime and Solus Prime. The rest of the character magnets in this series will be released in waves across the next few months, beyond 2025 and into 2026.

June will see the release of Star Optimus Prime and Alchemist Prime. There will be a total of 13 Metal Character Magnets to collect, for the Thirteen Primes.

If you intend to add the complete character magnets to your collection, you will need the special Magnetic Showcase Frame, which can display all 13 Primes Character Magnets. Simply spend S$300 / RM800 or more on Transformers: Age of the Primes products in a single receipt to redeem this exclusive magnetic frame.

Participating retailers are as follows.

• Singapore: The Falcon’s Hangar and Robo Robo.
• Malaysia: MYTOY and 1TOY.

This GWP redemption promotion only applies to purchases from Transformers: Age of the Primes lineup and while stocks last.

Leader Class The Thirteen Megatronus the Fallen

Created as the most powerful of the Primes, Megatronus Prime was designed as a warrior linked to destruction, which ultimately led him down a dark path. His betrayal of the Thirteen marks his new name, The Fallen, and he’s also regarded as the first Decepticon. The largest of the Primes, Megatronus the Fallen is the warrior Prime, and his name should bring a smile to fans of the franchise.

This 7.5-inch action figure comes with flame accessories to show his eternal burning anger, and converts between robot and tank modes in 38 steps, and comes fully equipped to lead with the included requiem blaster, staff mace, blade, gun turret, and blast effects.

The use of Leaderclass Class makes him of the same stature as other great leaders of the Autobots, Decepticons and Predacons, and would be a great fit in terms of scale and size with the earlier leaders in the series.

Voyager Class The Thirteen Prima Prime

The Thirteen were among the first bots created, but Prima Prime has the distinction of being the first among this pantheon of Primes, and the bearer of the legendary Star Saber Sword that holds the Matrix of Leadership! And if Megatronus is the darkness among the group, Prima Prime is the warrior of light, serving as the guiding beacon of the Transformers.

Chosen to lead the team, this 7-inch The Thirteen Prima Prime action figure converts between robot and Cybertronian truck modes in 20 steps, and is inspired by the character from the Transformers universe. And yes, it comes with the must-have  Star Saber Sword and Matrix of Leadership accessories.

Deluxe Class The Thirteen Solus Prime

The maker and creator among The Thirteen, Solus Prime is the first female Transformer, and all female bots that came after share her traits of leadership, loyalty and a strong personality.

This 5.5-inch The Thirteen Solus Prime action figure converts between robot and Cybertronian armored car modes in 28 steps. It is inspired by the character from the Transformers universe and features articulated head, arms, legs and comes with a Forge of Solus Prime Artifact hammer accessory.

Deluxe Class Aerialbot Air Raid & Slingshot

Take flight with Aerialbots Air Raid and Slingshot, two of the five Earth-style aircraft that merge to form the first Autobot combiner, Superion! Combiner Transformers are beloved for their power, but also for their thematic designs, and Superion also has the distinction of being the first Combiner introduced in the Transformers universe, which basically makes him royalty.

Both of these 5.5-inch action figures convert between robot and jet modes in 17 steps, and come with 2 blaster accessories that attach in both modes. 

Combiners are highly sought after by Transformers fans and collectors, and if you want to transform Air Raid and Slingshot with the other upcoming Aerialbots (each sold separately) to form Superion, it’s better to start early as these will be snapped up early!

Leader Class G2 Universe Grimlock

He is not a Prime, but the legendary Grimlock is the beloved and respected leader of the Dinobots and this 7.5-inch G2 Universe Grimlock action figure converts between robot and T-Rex dinosaur mode in 22 steps.

A loyal friend and charismatic leader with a disdain for the Decepticons, this variant also comes with a secondary figure – the child-like Wheelie who speaks faster than most people can think. Inspired by the character from the Transformers universe, this Grimlock variant also features articulated head, arms, legs and comes with a cannon blaster accessory.

Voyager Class Autobot Red Alert

Rounding up the first wave is the 7-inch Autobot Red Alert action figure that converts between robot and off-road vehicle modes in 22 steps. Based on the iconic security advisor, this figure comes with cannon, hand missiles, and claw accessories.

As with Transformers and their multitudes of accessories, one can always appreciate it when the designers cater ways for the various accessories to be stowed away on the internals of the figure when it is converted to vehicle mode, and Red Alert is one of those.

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From living rooms to being on the move, to console and mobile devices, the video game industry is evolving like never before. Video games have become more immersive and interactive, benefiting developers, studios, and players alike. Valued at approximately $221 billion in 2024, the global gaming market is projected to grow by 6.5% annually through 2033.

Since the advent of video games from the 1970s, the industry has evolved based on innovations and new technologies that have transformed how games are created, played, and experienced. In the era of Gaming 1.0, the challenge was in hardware limitations, as games were simple, offline, and confined to local play on home consoles or arcade machines. The transition to Gaming 2.0 was marked by the rise of online multiplayer games, immersive 3D worlds, mobile devices and consoles capable of connecting players globally.

Advancements in hardware and digital connectivity, increasingly higher quality graphics, faster response times, and richer gameplay, have now created greater demands and expectations among players (consumers). Today, the gaming industry is entering the Gaming 3.0 era, driven by AI (artificial intelligence), AR (augmented reality), VR (virtual reality), and cloud gaming. This shift goes beyond better graphics or larger worlds, creating entirely new dimensions of gameplay and immersion. 

At the latest Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Tencent Games shared some of the latest innovation in games development, including F.A.C.U.L, an artificially intelligent companion which you can speak to as if it was human, enabling more realistic gameplay in first-person shooter scenarios. But with breakthroughs becoming more frequent, the traditional approach to upgrading hardware or incrementally improving online infrastructure can no longer keep pace with game advancements. 

Evolving Demands on Cloud

As gaming enters the era of AI, VR, and AR-driven experiences, the significance and requirements of cloud infrastructure within the industry are undergoing a transformation, as AR and VR experiences require heavy real-time rendering, while AI-driven games depend on instant processing. 

This brings about new challenges for developers and players. According to a report by Technavio, , network latency between games poses the biggest holdback, even as the market for AI use in games is expected to grow by 42.3% CAGR over the next four years . In eSports, where even milliseconds of delay can change outcomes, achieving sub-50ms latency requires optimised networks and edge computing to minimise distances between players and servers.

And with the concept of playing anywhere and everywhere, global scalability emerges as another crucial aspect. When blockbuster games that leverage AI or VR launch simultaneously across regions, they can trigger massive traffic spikes that cloud systems must handle flawlessly, asdowntime on launch day risks jeopardising millions in marketing spend and years of development. 

Growing game complexity heightens security risks, with billions lost annually to cyberattacks, cheating, and breaches. Meanwhile, the growth of cross-platform gaming calls for seamless transitions across game consoles, PCs, and mobile devices to support the demands of players.  The next generation of gaming demands robust, end-to-end security to safeguard player data and ensure fair play, along with cloud solutions that are flexible, architecture-agnostic, and support diverse technologies and platforms.

Not All Clouds Are Equal 

Leading cloud providers have been quietly preparing for this surge in demand by expanding their reserve bandwidth, availability zones, and Points of Presence. However, games developers are increasingly realising that robust networks alone are not enough—they also require gaming-specific solutions to stay ahead. In response, some cloud providers have introduced solutions designed to meet the complex needs of today’s market while anticipating the demands of the Gaming 3.0 era.

One such example is Tencent Cloud, which has its foundations in Tencent, a company that has built a strong reputation as the largest video games company in the world by revenue. This provides Tencent Cloud with a unique advantage as Tencent has been behind major titles such as Honor of Kings, which has almost 100 million daily active users.

These titles have not only been supported by Tencent Cloud’s infrastructure, but it has also allowed the company to invest, optimise and develop gaming specific cloud solutions over the years to serve the industry. Today, Tencent Cloud supports multiple third-party developers to go global, including Wuthering Waves by KUROGAMES and Reverse 1999 by Bluepoch, as well as popular gaming titles in the global market like The Bornless by Cathedral Studios, and Lucky Defense by 111Percent Inc.

Solutions for Gaming 3.0 Developers

Tencent Cloud’s comprehensive suite of gaming cloud solutions such as Game Multimedia Engine (GME), Tencent EdgeOne, Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) and WeTest, as well as its over 20 years expertise in serving the industry, has differentiated it as the only Asian vendor in the Leader quadrant of the “Omdia Market Radar: Cloud Platforms for Games, Asia & Oceania – 2025”, alongside other leading vendors like AWS, Microsoft and Google. 

One solution designed with the Gaming 3.0 trend in mind, is Tencent Cloud’s EdgeOne platform. It integrates AI technology to deliver AI@Edge capabilities like Large Language Model (LLM) training, real-time content generation, and AI-driven caching. By deploying AI models at the network edge, it enables low-latency interactions, adaptive gameplay, and personalized content, ensuring immersive and seamless gaming experiences.

Another is MagicDawn, a cross-platform, multi-engine game Global Illumination solution. By combining AI-powered asset processing with cloud baking, it is able to efficiently render high quality lighting and support hybrid semi-dynamic lighting for time-of-day changes.  

Other solutions include advanced DDoS protection and a comprehensive range of multiplayer tools and services, including chat, voice communication, leaderboards, and anti-cheat services.  

For developers demanding flexible and cloud-based environments, resources on offer include multiple architecture support for different platforms, a proprietary DevOps platform, and advanced tools such as the “Superman Animation Pipeline”. These resources streamline workflows, allowing developers to focus on creativity while managing technical complexity.

The Future of Cloud Infrastructure in Frontier Gaming

The rise of frontier gaming experiences is reshaping the industry and driving a significant shift in the demands placed on cloud infrastructure. As AI, AR, VR, and cloud gaming become more central to the gaming experience, the need is not only for a secure, reliable and scalable infrastructure, but also tailored solutions. 

Cloud providers must rise to the occasion by delivering solutions that not only meet today’s challenges but are also designed for the needs of frontier gaming experiences. At the same time, games developers need to carefully consider how their choice of cloud provider relates to their overall tech stack and workflow, particularly for live service games. ​This may involve leveraging cloud platform capabilities and integration with solutions designed for games developers. 

As the industry moves towards a cloud-native future, the partnership between game developers and cloud providers will be more important than ever. With the right cloud infrastructure and solutions, developers can get ahead and capitalise upon this new era of Gaming 3.0.

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Join over 100 million players worldwide as the global phenomenon MMO, Lineage2M officially launches in Singapore and Malaysia on 20 May 2025! The open beta for this 28-year-old IP marks the end of long-awaited anticipation, as local players can now pre-register on mobile or PC!

Since its debut in 1998, the original Lineage has captured the hearts of millions across three generations. The highly anticipated sequel, Lineage2M, crafted by the veteran team at South Korea’s NCSOFT and co-published with NCV Games, brings a brand new, yet nostalgic experience to fans.

The announcement for the availability for Singapore and Malaysia was made during a key press conference in Bangkok last week, attended by thousands of passionate gamers and hardcore fans across the region! NCSOFT’s Vice President not only confirmed the official launch date, but also stated, “The Southeast Asia version will feature unique content exclusively localized for the region, and it’s something to look forward to!”

“From server optimization to class balance and social systems, everything is tailored for Southeast Asian players, promising a brand-new MMO combat experience,” explained NCSoft’s CEO, showcasing NCSOFT’s high commitment in delivering an exceptional gaming experience in the region. On top of that, NCSOFT also promised to enhance item acquisition through gameplay while maintaining a balanced and fair experience, making in-game transactions feel more natural and rewarding.

Utilizing the powerful UE engine and stunning 4K cinematic graphics, Lineage2M perfectly recreates the nostalgic continent of Aden, featuring massive castle sieges, a diverse array of classes, and epic battles that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

So why are Singaporean and Malaysian players excited for this 28-year-old IP? Here are five reasons.

• Massive Real-Time Battles: As a hall-of-fame title in the MMO genre, Lineage has captivated players for decades and inspired many modern top-tier game IPs. The Southeast Asia servers are optimized for real-time battles with thousands of players on-screen, delivering a truly lag-free combat experience!
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Whether you’re a PC or mobile player, Lineage2M ensures smooth and seamless castle sieges among players on both platform without lag. Thanks to advanced server optimizations, skill execution is fluid and precise, eliminating the frustration of “skill casting failures”!
• Epic Regional Clashes: The Southeast Asia servers will launch simultaneously, featuring daily battles for the throne! Witness the clash of warriors from Singapore and Malaysia against the might of Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines! Can players from Singapore and Malaysia rise to glory through skill and strength in the chaos of battle? Let’s find out!
• Stunning 4K Cinematic Visuals: The UE engine recreates classic scenes with breathtaking detail! With nanometer-level precision, the landscapes of Aden are faithfully rendered, and through cross-platform HDR rendering technology, mobile devices will showcase 4K ultra-high-definition skill animations, achieving realistic day-night cycles.
• Hundreds of Classes to Master: From Swordmaster to Abyss Walker, your ideal class awaits! Every class change will redefine your combat strategy, allowing endless customization and playstyles!

The game is perfect for every type of player. Veteran PC Gamers can relive the nostalgic and legendary Aden experience on mobile, while Casual Players can enjoy smart offline grinding, for ease of levelling up while at work or school, anytime. Meanwhile, Social Butterflies can utlise the cross-server voice chat and team play to meet new friends, and Visual Enthusiasts can appreciate the 8K graphics and cinematic scenes for jaw-dropping screenshots to share on social media!

The Aden is now calling, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic adventure! Pre-registration is now open for Singapore and Malaysia. Rally your friends and dominate Southeast Asia together!

Be sure to follow the official Singapore & Malaysia Facebook Page, or join the Singapore Facebook Group / Malaysia Facebook Group. And let’s not forget the official discord.

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Omnidesk has unveiled their new, limited-edition Black Ash Collection, commemorating the brand’s 7th anniversary. The collection, inspired by contemporary minimalist aesthetics, is set to elevate workspaces with its monochromatic appeal. The release is limited to just 100 units per size, making it an exclusive addition to any workspace.

The Ash wood grains with a black finish on a thicker 3cm tabletop gives the desk a more sturdy and elegant look. It is 65% thicker than the standard black tabletop and is also more durable. With three sizes available 48-inch (S$1,069), 60-inch (S$1,129), and 72-inch (S$1,199). Plus, a FREE Zen Desk Riser (worth S$139) with every Black Ash desk purchase, perfect for ergonomic monitor positioning and additional storage.

The Black Ash Collection is paired with their flagship standing desk, The Ascent. Renowned for its industry-leading third-generation dual motor, offering fast height adjustments at 60mm/s, a sturdy steel frame, and a crisp OLED display with customizable RGB lighting. These features, combined with the Black Ash’s sleek aesthetic and enhanced durability, create a workspace solution that is both stylish and highly functional.

The Omnidesk limited edition Ascent Black Ash is now available for purchase on their website, offering an exclusive opportunity to elevate your workspace. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of Omnidesk’s new collection – act quickly before this limited edition is gone!

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The original MSI Claw A1M, which we reviewed in March 2024, didn’t quite live up to its potential as a handheld gaming PC. Now, in 2025, we are introduced with a new and improved MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM. It is powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) 258V, a larger 8-inch FHD+ 120Hz IPS-Level touch screen display (Variable Refresh Rate supported), hall effect analog joysticks and triggers, a larger 80Whr battery, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Better yet, thanks to its two Thunderbolt 4 ports located at the top of the device, you can keep it charged while plugged into an external display, so it can double up as a Copilot+ PC for greater productivity.

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM is on pre-order now at Challenger for S$1,449 (S$1,399 for members) and will start shipping on 3 March 2025. All purchases of an MSI Claw 8 AI+ qualify for a free copy of Diablo IV along with its latest expansion, Vessel of Hatred.

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In celebration of the 10-year partnership between Faker and Team Razer, the “Unkillable Demon King” is coming to Razer SEA HQ in Singapore. The 28-year-old already has five League of Legends world championships under his belt.

Razer is inviting fans to join in for this opportunity of a lifetime to meet the GOAT in person, at the Razer SEA HQ on 25 February 2025, at 7:30 pm (SGT). Fans who are interested can RSVP via Razer’s website. There are limited slots available.

Fans outside of Singapore can catch the event via a live stream on Razer’s YouTube, Twitch, Facebook and X. Tune in to the livestream for a chance to win exclusive Razer 20th anniversary swag. Additionally, Razer is also running a giveaway for a chance to score a signed Faker Jersey, or ask Faker a question on Razer’s Discord server #razerxfaker for a chance to win a Razer BlackShark V2 Pro.

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Inspired by the ever-popular Funko Pop! figures, Funko Fusion is a crossover action-adventure game developed and published by 10:10 Games, out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Steam).

In this ultimate fandom mashup game, players will enter the Wonder Works Factory, choose their favourite world as their starting point, and embark on a journey they define at every step. Battle enemies, solve puzzles, and experience worlds inspired by iconic movies, TV series, comics, and video games on the way to defeating the villainous Eddy Funko and his dreams of total domination.

Geeks and pop culture nuts will be treated to a whole bevy of beloved NBCUniversal franchises including Jurassic World, JAWS, Back to the Future, The Thing, Hot Fuzz, Chucky, Battlestar Galactica, Xena: Warrior Princess, The Umbrella Academy, Masters of the Universe,  and beyond, as well as Skybound Entertainment’s Invincible, Capcom’s Mega Man, and so much more!

Players can have a taste of the game with a free PC demo on Steam which features the first level of the world inspired by Universal Pictures’ 1982 horror classic The Thing and playable characters including Mega Man, Freddy Fazbear (Five Nights at Freddy’s) and He-Man (Masters of the Universe)!

Funko Fusion is out now digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Steam) with physical console editions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S available from retailers such as SoftSource. Funko Fusion launches for PlayStation 4 on 15 November and digitally for Nintendo Switch this December, with the Nintendo Switch physical edition launching in March 2025.

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The roster of Street Fighter: Duel, which brings Capcom’s popular brawler franchise to Android and iOS devices, is set to welcome a new challenger. From 27 August to 9 September, Street Fighter 6 protagonist Luke Sullivan will be available as part of an upcoming collaboration event between both games, titled “Security Training”.

Trained in the Special Forces, he now works as a PMC contractor and teaches mixed martial arts to beginners. In Street Fighter: Duel, Luke is a Balanced fighter who hails from the Master faction, with Power as his fighting style. Players will have to build the right lineup in the face of changing battles, and unleash his Ultimate, Vulcan Blast, to claim a beautiful victory. 

Going into the “Security Training event”, the brawler can greatly buff the whole team. Take part in the special events to win Flaming Gloves and exchange for all kinds of items and resources in the “Coaching Supplies” section, with the Boss Challenge following in the order of Combat Guile, Decapre, Mech Seth, and Feilong. Those who deal enough damage to meet the requirement are able to claim achievement rewards. 

Other game modes like Martial Training, Professional Coaching, Battlelust Manuals, Coaching Gift, and Limited-Time Wishes will also be available during the Street Fighter: Duel X Street Fighter 6 collaboration. The special event kicks off on 27 August, promising a fun time with Luke. 

You can download Street Fighter: Duel now. For more information, visit the official website or follow Street Fighter: Duel on Facebook.

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In celebration of the theatrical release of Deadpool & Wolverine across the globe this week, adidas Originals revealed its first Deadpool-inspired collection. The collection consists of two themed Rivalry Low shoes, an adizero Electric cleat, graphic tees and an adidas Originals silhouette worn in the film.

The collection carries distinct detailing of Deadpool and Wolverine’s iconic characters, including tongue-and-cheek jokes on sock liners, censored language characters, and storage pouches on the Deadpool-inspired Rivalry Low and adizero Electric cleat—nodding to the seemingly excessive amount of pouches the ‘Merc with a Mouth’ keeps on his costume. The Wolverine-inspired Rivalry Low includes colour blocking as homage to the classic yellow Wolverine Super Hero suit, which finally makes its in-film debut.

We already know a few geeks who will buy both pairs of Rivalry Low sneakers to pair up Deadpool and Wolverine on each side.

The adidas Deadpool & Wolverine collection will be made available in select markets from 1 August via the adidas app, online, in stores and selected retailers.

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