Gaming

Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 arrives February 29

More optimized gaming system to allow aerial fights

Published

February 26, 2024

Manila Connoisseur

HoYoverse has announced that Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 is officially releasing on February 29.

Players will journey to Mars in Part 2 of the action RPG, where they will team up alongside new characters. New maps, combat, and monsters will await their journey, while an optimized combat system will allow more aerial fights.

Voyage bound for Mars

Players will meet three new friends at the beginning of Part 2: Senadina, Helia, and Coralie. These girls will join them in a tour around different places in Mars.

The first stop will be Oxia City, a modern metropolis with game arcades and shopping malls. There are also various stores and shops to visit. Players can also jump or teleport within the city to move faster.

Afterwards, the city of Langqiu will await. It has a totally different vibe with an overall architectural design featuring a touch of steampunk style.

Optimized combat gameplay

What’s great about Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 is that the combat gameplay has been comprehensively optimized.

First, the new monsters have become more “intelligent.” They can now rest and entertain themselves in their free time, and have more diverse skills in battle.

In Part 2, players will also become more capable of aerial combat. Senadina, for instance, has a special expertise in aerial combat and can perform aerial multi combos.

In addition, Astral Ring system will also be added in Part 2’s combat. The Astral Ring accumulates energy during fights. When sufficiently charged, the characters will shortly enter a state that enables simultaneous burst skills.

Limited rewards

The game will give away limited in-game events and benefits in celebration of Part 2’s launch. Players can receive limited-time rewards with accumulated logins, including Battlesuit Supply Cards, S-rank Battlesuit Option 2024, Anniversary Stigmata and Emblems, and more.

Those who explore the main story chapter and complete tasks will also get a Coralie Character Card and her recommended weapon and Anniversary Frame.

Honkai Impact 3rd will continue to support PC and mobile cross-saves in Part 2. In addition, the game will also come to the Mac App Store in the near future.

Gaming

PRAGMATA launches with dual-character sci-fi action

Capcom’s long-awaited lunar adventure blends hacking and combat

Published

April 17, 2026

GadgetMatch

CAPCOM has officially released PRAGMATA, a new sci-fi action-adventure title now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Set on the moon in the near future, PRAGMATA follows an unlikely duo navigating a lunar station overrun by hostile robots. Players take control of spacefarer Hugh and android Diana. Each one is equipped with distinct abilities that must be used in tandem to progress.

The single-player experience leans on a mix of action and strategy. Combat pairs with hacking mechanics. It requires players to switch between characters and coordinate their skills. These are necessary to overcome enemies and environmental challenges.

A Nintendo Switch 2 version is scheduled to arrive in Southeast Asia on April 24, 2026, with pre-orders now open.

Southeast Asia availability

PRAGMATA is rolling out across platforms with the following release schedule:

PlayStation 5 — April 17, 2026 (Physical & Digital)
Xbox Series X|S — April 17, 2026 (Digital)
Steam (PC) — April 17, 2026 (Digital)
Nintendo Switch 2 — April 24, 2026 (Physical & Digital)

Physical edition and early bonuses

Physical Standard Editions are available for PlayStation 5 starting April 17, followed by Nintendo Switch 2 on April 24.

Players who purchase from participating retailers in Southeast Asia may receive limited bonuses, including a Chibi Diana memo pad and an A4 clear folder with exclusive artwork. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Digital editions and extras

Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions are available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Nintendo Switch 2 version arrives on April 24.

The Standard Edition includes the base game, while the Deluxe Edition adds the Shelter Variety Pack. This bundle includes additional outfits for Diana and Hugh, extra background music tracks, gestures, a weapon skin, and a collection of in-game artwork.

Soundtrack rollout

Six tracks from the PRAGMATA original soundtrack, including the main theme “Memories Are You,” are now available on major streaming platforms ahead of the full release.

PRAGMATA is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version launching next week in Southeast Asia.

Gaming

Bloodborne is getting an R-rated animated film adaptation

And it’s going to be produced by Sony and Jacksepticeye.

Published

April 14, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

FromSoftware fans are eating well these days. Though gamers are still anticipating the arrival of The Duskbloods on the Switch 2, the studio’s other franchises are getting well-deserved nods for adaptations: Sekiro, Elden Ring, and now, Bloodborne.

Sekiro has already been slated for an anime adaptation for a while now. Meanwhile, Alex Garland recently confirmed that he is adapting Elden Ring for A24. Today, Sony Pictures has confirmed that the studio is working on an R-rated animated film based on Bloodborne.

Via Variety, Sony Pictures president Sanford Panitch says that the upcoming adaptation will keep the game’s essence of horror and gore. With a name like “Bloodborne,” you can’t have an adaptation without a heaping of blood.

Besides Sony, the animated project has another big name attached to its production: YouTuber Jacksepticeye. Throughout his career, the creator has been vocal about considering Bloodborne as his favorite game of all time. He even has a tattoo of the Hunter’s Mark on his forearm. For this project, Jack will be a co-producer.

Though the creator’s skill in filmmaking is still a relative unknown, Jack’s love for the game should give the project a gamer’s voice. If anything, Markiplier’s recent Iron Lung adaptation offers optimism that YouTubers can also create decent films.

Gaming

Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 launching next week

New characters, 3rd anniversary rewards, more

Published

April 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

It hasn’t even been that long since Version 4.1 of Honkai: Star Rail dropped, and now, the space fantasy RPG will launch its Version 4.2 update on April 22.

Called “So Laughed the Masses,” this update continues the Trailblazers’ adventure in Planarcadia. The state of the Phantasmoon Games has grown increasingly complex, following the announcement that the victor will permanently become the Aeon of Elation.

Even more plots and schemes are bound to surface as Research Society of Happy Smiles leader Fulwish invites all Supplicants to a public debate. Trailblazers must successfully navigate every hurdle, obtain more Wishpower, and resolve the hidden crisis.

In Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2, all-new limited 5-star characters Silver Wolf LV.999 and Evanescia will become playable companions.

Furthermore, limited 5-star characters The Dahlia, Castorice, and Firefly, as well as Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao, will all appear respectively in the first and second-phase Warp events.

Trailblazers will also be able to unlock the brand-new Path of Elation.

The Version 4.2 update coincides with the third anniversary of the space fantasy RPG, and the title has prepared a series of special events and generous rewards for players.

Players can get 20 free pulls, Stellar Jade giveaways, and free character redemptions. And for a chance to win a Silver Wolf LV.999-themed car and other surprise gifts, simply participate in the “Aha’s Chosen: Spreading Elation Everywhere” online event.

For more on the update, here’s the latest trailer from HoYoverse: