Gaming
Marvel Rivals esports tourney with US$ 3M prize pool announced
Marvel Rivals Ignite to kick off in 5 regions
NetEase Games has officially unveiled Marvel Rivals: Ignite, the official Marvel Rivals global esports tournament with a total prize pool of over US$ 3 million.
The event kicks off this month with the Ignite – Marvel Rivals Global Series 2025, covering five global regions: Americas, Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA), China, Asia, and Oceania.
This global tournament is separate from the usual regional invitationals being held across the aforementioned regions.
NetEase did not bare further details for now, but expect Ignite to have a magnitude tenfold as that of invitationals. The Global Finals of Ignite will let the winning team share a US$ 1 million prize pot.
Marvel Rivals, of course, is the Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter which NetEase Games released just last year.
It lets players assemble an ever-evolving all-star squad of Super Heroes and Super Villains. These characters battle using unique powers across a dynamic lineup of destructible maps from the Marvel Multiverse.
The game splits characters into three distinct roles: Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist. As players engage in exhilarating battles, collaboration becomes key. Team-Up Abilities will enable them to unleash joint superpowers together with their allies.
Some of the title’s playable characters include:
- Adam Warlock
- Black Panther
- Black Widow
- Captain America
- Doctor Strange
- Groot
- Hawkeye
- Hulk
- Human Torch
- Invisible Woman
- Iron Man
- Loki
- Magneto
- Moon Knight
- Psylocke
- The Punisher
- Rocket Raccoon
- Scarlet Witch
- Spider Man
- Storm
- Thor
- Venom
- Wolverine
NetEase Games has also dropped an announcement trailer. Expect more details like tournament rules to be unveiled soon.
Gaming
Bloodborne is getting an R-rated animated film adaptation
And it’s going to be produced by Sony and Jacksepticeye.
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.
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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:
Gaming
Honor of Kings: World opens sign-ups for PC Alpha Test
Be among the first to explore Primaera
TiMi Studio Group has announced the first-ever overseas closed PC Alpha Test for Honor of Kings: World.
Players can register now via this link for a chance to experience the Eastern Fantasy multiplayer action RPG.
The anticipated title is rooted in the globally renowned MOBA game, Honor of Kings, which has 260 million monthly active users.
The RPG counterpart expands the series’ vast lore, turning it into an open world filled with adventure, mystery, and legendary heroes for players to explore.
It is set against the backdrop of Eastern Fantasy and infused with futuristic elements. It introduces players to “the Flow,” a powerful and mysterious force shaping the fate of the world.
In Honor of Kings: World, players begin their journey as students at the prestigious Jixia Academy before venturing across the continent of Primaera.
Along the way, they will encounter iconic heroes, forge alliances, and ultimately challenge the “Chain of Fate” to create their own legend.
Alpha Test details
Participants in the Alpha Test will gain early hands-on access to the game whilst development continues.
This early test will provide valuable insight into core gameplay systems and offer players a first look at the world and features of Honor of Kings: World.
Features include:
- Free exploration of the Primaera continent
- Dynamic combat system with dual hero Flow Styles
- Rich blend of PvE adventure and competitive PvP experiences
- Skill-based combat with precise parries, perfect dodges, and highly responsive action gameplay
- Cooperative multiplayer boss encounters with evolving mechanics
- Social features such as shared world hubs and co-op activities
- Home building, farming, and crafting systems
The test will be open to select countries in North America, Europe and Southeast Asia. The title will be available only in English for now, but more languages are expected to be added.
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