Gaming

Crunchyroll adds 10 more titles to Game Vault

Blossom Tales II, Yohane the Parhelion, more coming this fall

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Crunchyroll has added 10 more mobile games to its Crunchyroll Game Vault collection, the anime streaming service announced.

Included in the new additions are two titles making their mobile debuts: Blossom Tales II and Yohane the Parhelion: NUMAZU in the MIRAGE.

Castle Pixel’s retro 2D action-adventure, Blossom Tales II, was previously only available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Linux, Windows, and Xbox Series X|S.

It allows players to embark on an adventure with Lily as she journeys through a vast open world filled with haunted forests, pirate shores, and more. In the process, the protagonist takes on the Minotaur King to save her brother.

Blossom Tales II.

Meanwhile, the roguelike deckbuilding console title from BeXide, Inc. is the spinoff of the Love Live! Sunshine!! anime, released late last year.

Set in the world of Yohane the Parhelion, players will encounter a mysterious mirror world that changes each time they enter it.

Both titles are now available on iOS and Android devices through the App Store, Google Play, and Crunchyroll.

Yohane the Parhelion: Numazu in the Mirage.

They join the Game Vault’s 19 other exclusive titles, including River City Girls, Behind the Frame, inbento, ThunderRay, and more.

The Game Vault roster is also expected to exceed 35 titles before the end of the year, with many more fan-favorites coming this fall.

In October, hidden-object puzzler Hidden in My Paradise and retro racer Victory Heat Rally will launch simultaneously on Crunchyroll and other platforms. Sci-fi JRPG LunarLux also makes its debut next month.

Rounding out the list of titles coming to mobile are:

  • Eternights
  • Fruit Mountain
  • Moonstone Island
  • River City Girls 2

Furthermore, Crunchyroll announced that it is teaming up with A PLUS Japan to publish the English global version of Lord of Nazarick.

This free-to-play turn-based RPG is based on the OVERLORD anime series is currently streaming on Crunchyroll too.

Crunchyroll Premium subscription

Crunchyroll offers a “Fan” subscription for as low as PhP 79 a month. This membership allows users to stream the entire platform’s library ad-free and get access to animes shortly after Japan.

Meanwhile, a PhP 99 monthly “Mega Fan” subscription entitles members to offline viewing, four concurrent devices, and access to the Game Vault. An annual version of this subscription may be availed for just PhP 999 as well.

Gaming

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 clip shows Losing Ground 1st look

Pre-order now for Campaign Early Access

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A short new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 teaser shows a quick look at the Losing Ground mission for the first time.

It is one of the big war missions from the title’s Campaign mode, following the Korean grunt squad through chaos on the ground.

The brief clip is a pre-order promotional material, wherein gamers can place pre-orders now on any platform for Campaign Early Access.

This shall allow players to dive into the full single-player campaign a week ahead of the official worldwide release date on October 16.

In the vignette, soldiers can be seen advancing through a burning urban environment while under intense enemy fire.

The squad pushes through a breached storefront into a local cafe to clear enemy strongpoints.

Laster on, out in the open on the bridge, squad members realize they are heavily exposed and call out incoming enemy air support. This was right before an explosion rocks the area.

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AMD launches Radeon RX 9050 graphics card

Affordable GPU option for AAA titles

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AMD has launched the new AMD Radeon RX 9050 graphics card, expanding the Radeon RX 9000 series with an affordable option.

This brings AMD RDNA 4 gaming technologies to mainstream gamers with a retail price of US$ 279.

The particular GPU is designed for responsive gameplay at 1080p. That’s for esports and modern AAA titles.

Some popular titles it can run at high frame rates on a 1080p resolution include: Cyberpunk 2077, Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Valorant, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, to name a few.

This highly efficient, drop-in upgrade features a 92W TBP and fully supports the latest AMD FSR technologies, next-gen raytracing, and high-quality AV1 video streaming.

Key specs:

  • Architecture: AMD RDNA 4
  • Compute Units: 16
  • VRAM: 8GB GDDR6
  • Game Clock / Boost Clock: 1.92 GHz / Up to 2.60 GHz
  • TBP: 92W

In line with the Radeon RX 9050 launch, AMD has also released AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1.

This driver introduces official day-one support for Radeon RX 9050, alongside early multiplayer access for Gears of War: E-Day.

Users can download the software here.

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NBA 2K27 gameplay trailer showcases new dunk mechanics, Rucker Park, and more

First gameplay details revealed

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NBA 2K27 gameplay

NBA 2K27 is giving fans their first look at this year’s gameplay.

2K has released the official gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27, showcasing enhanced visuals and several gameplay updates ahead of the game’s September 4 launch. The trailer also features cover athletes Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose while teasing changes across Gameplay, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and the MyPLAYER Builder.

The publisher also confirmed the Preseason Breakdown: NBA 2K27 Game Reveal, which streams on August 18 at 10:00 AM PT. During the presentation, 2K will reveal this year’s biggest gameplay innovations and mode updates before Early Access begins on August 28 for Deluxe Edition and Ultra Edition owners.

Smarter AI and a new Dunk Meter headline gameplay changes

NBA 2K27 introduces several gameplay refinements based on community feedback.

AI defenders now contest shots more effectively and hold their defensive positioning better, especially in online modes like The REC. The changes aim to create a more balanced experience on both ends of the floor.

The game also introduces a fully dynamic Dunk Meter. Instead of locking in the timing at takeoff, the meter continuously evaluates defensive positioning throughout the dunk attempt. Open driving lanes create a larger green window, while late defensive rotations shrink it, making each dunk attempt feel more responsive to the action on the court.

MyPLAYER Builder expands with more Badges

The MyPLAYER Builder now features 53 total Badges, up from 40 in last year’s game. Players can also experiment with 19 brand-new Badges designed to support more specialized builds.

Cap Breakers are also making a return. This time, players can preview attribute boosts directly inside the Builder before finalizing their character.

MyTEAM and MyNBA receive community-requested updates

MyTEAM introduces the franchise’s first unified Auction House across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The shared marketplace creates the largest pool of community-listed cards in the mode’s history. It should also make card prices more consistent across supported platforms.

Winning an auction is now faster, too. Purchased cards go straight into your collection without a verification delay.

MyNBA also receives several franchise management updates that reflect today’s NBA. These include second apron salary cap rules from the league’s latest collective bargaining agreement and the ability to offer No-Trade Clauses to free agents.

Rucker Park comes to MyCAREER

The City returns with the same centralized layout introduced last year. This time, however, it gets a new nighttime look filled with neon lights.

NBA 2K27 also recreates the legendary Rucker Park. The iconic streetball court serves as the setting for this year’s MyCAREER prelude story, Fire & Concrete, and also appears in the Street Kings mode.

NBA 2K27 launches on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition or Ultra Edition can jump in early starting August 28 through Early Access.

Watch the full trailer. 

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