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Genshin Impact Version 4.0: Features fifth nation Fontaine

Plus Underwater Adventures

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Genshin Impact Version 4.0

Fontaine, the fifth nation of Teyvat, finally sees the light as Genshin Impact Version 4.0, “As Light Rain Falls Without Reason,” goes live starting August 16.

The “Nation of Justice,” Fontaine serves as a hub of culture, art, and technology, welcoming new adventures, gameplay modes, stories, and three playable characters for players of the hit open world RPG.

 

Time for underwater adventures

Located northeast of Sumeru, Fontaine is ruled by Focalors, the Hydro Archon, and the God of Justice. The latest chapter of the Archon Quest also takes place in this new nation, featuring a magic show by Lyney and Lynette.

As Fontaine is surrounded by water, it offers a one-of-a-kind underwater adventure. Players can get Aquatic Stamina and collect Recovery Orbs to speed up through Turbulent Bubbles without running out of oxygen.

Underwater combat will also be possible using different techniques; players can take their time absorbing abilities from aquatic creatures and obtaining treasures ensnared by seaweed too.

Fontaine’s first boss challenge, “Icewind Suite” features a clockwork meka duo. Players will choose between two themes and the couple will fight in a graceful yet fierce rhythms of Cryo attacks.

Meanwhile, the other boss enemy, the Armored Crablord “Emperor of Fire and Iron,” dwells in an underwater cave and unleashes Pyro attacks through its organs.

Fontaine’s first characters

The new nation will also debut three new playable characters in 4.0. They are siblings Lyney, Lynette, and Freminet.

Lyney is a five-star archer who is also a famous magician in Fontaine. He is capable of performing Pyro magic tricks and can transform into a Grin-Malkin Cat.

His sister, Lynette, is a four-star Anemo who wields a sword. She can be invited to a team for free by players above Adventure Rank 25.

Lastly, Freminet is the youngest sibling who is a four-star Claymore user. She can wield fully-pressurized Pers to launch Cryo and Physical attacks.

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Level Infinite launches Gangstar Mirage City exclusively in PH

A blend of high-speed street racing, exploration, more

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Level Infinite has launched a brand new mobile title exclusively available in the Philippines: Gangstar Mirage City.

Players can enjoy a blend of freedom, action, and dynamic gameplay in the free-to-play multiplayer open-world mobile game.

It is set in a near-future metropolis of Rooklyn, where thrilling action, player choice, and unpredictable moments collide.

Mirage City is the latest chapter in Gameloft’s renowned Gangstar franchise, with more than 250 million registered users.

It brings an expansive open-world gameplay to mobile, powered by high-fidelity graphics and detailed environments tailored for mobile play.

At its core, Mirage City is about freedom. As such, players can alternate between story-driven content and free-form exploration. They can navigate the city, build an empire, and define a personal journey.

There’s high-speed street racing, explosive encounters, and dynamic city events. Moreover, there is deep customization across vehicles, properties, and lifestyle, plus a wide range of activities in-game.

Being a Philippines-exclusive, title, the open-world RPG supports Tagalog text as well to bring the experience closer to its audience.

For now, the game is available for download via Google Play for Android devices.

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The Steam Controller is coming out on May 4

It will cost $99.

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The best part of the Steam Deck is its portability. However, an underrated aspect of the handheld console is its button layout. Unlike its contemporaries, the Steam Deck has two trackpads on either side of the device. Now, that same layout is coming to the Steam Controller.

The Steam Controller was part of the trio of innovative devices that Valve announced late last year. While the spotlight is on the Steam Machine, the Controller is also enough to whet any gamer’s appetite.

Besides the convenient layout, the Steam Controller offers easy integration with Steam. The peripheral can communicate with any device — PC or mobile — that has Steam or the Steam Link app installed. As such, it’s easy to take control of your gaming library straight from the controller.

The only catch, though, is that it works solely on Steam. Any other game that has its own separate launcher, such as Genshin Impact, cannot be used with the Steam Controller unless they’re added directly to Steam.

The Steam Controller is launching on May 4 globally. It will retail for US$ 99.

On the flip side, Valve has not announced when the rest of its hardware will launch. Both the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame have not made appearances yet, reportedly because of the ongoing issues with RAM production all over the world. However, the company is still optimistic about releasing these devices within the year.

SEE ALSO: Valve announces its own console called the Steam Machine

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Beast of Reincarnation coming to PS5 this August

One-person, one-dog action RPG

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Game Freak is set to release a new action RPG in August called Beast of Reincarnation. It is the developer’s first title outside of the Pokémon series. It arrives August 4th on PlayStation 5, with pre-orders now available.

The physical edition will include the same DLC content as the Digital Deluxe Edition as a purchase bonus:

  • Brown Shiba Skin
  • Black Shiba Skin
  • Oni’s Hat
  • Big Dipper
  • Amber x 100,000
  • Multiple crop seedlings

Beast of Reincarnation is a fusion of real-time and turn-based combat. It is dubbed as a “one-person, one-dog action RPG” set in a beautiful yet harsh post-apocalyptic, Year 4026 Japan.

In the game, humanity’s only hope lies with Emma, an outcast shunned from society for her affliction. Joining her is the blighted dog, Koo.

Together, they embark on an expansive adventure — alone yet together. Relying on each other is all they have as they journey through a world of impermanence, where forests suddenly burst forth amidst the wasteland.

As players progress, Emma and Koo’s bond and abilities blossom. They can customize the playstyle with unique skill trees, gear, and spirit stones to survive the world. They can also choose a preferred loadout which includes ranged, stealthy, and aggressive combat.

The duo fights as a unit, with Emma’s sword abilities leading the charge while commanding Koo to unleash various techniques in a hybrid combat system. This is integral as players will discover a brutal narrative, as well as dangerous truths hidden behind every character.

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