Gaming
Pokémon Sleep will gamify your sleeping patterns
Featuring the new Pokémon Go Plus Plus
In 1996, Nintendo released the first Pokémon games — Pocket Monsters Red and Green. The pioneering series elevated mobile gaming to a whole new level. Introduced in the original Gameboy, Pokémon has always subsisted on portable consoles.
In 2016, Pokémon upped the ante even more, releasing the ground-breaking Pokémon Go. Because of the popular AR game, the series incorporated gaming into the real world. Pokémon Go promotes a walking lifestyle, allowing gamers to change their experience based on how far they walk. In 2016, Pokémon Go turned Pokémon into a lifestyle: you can play while you walk.
Now, Pokémon is breaking another barrier — the realm of sleep. This week, Nintendo hosted a Pokémon-themed Nintendo Direct Presentation. Naturally, with recent news, everyone wanted Pokémon Shield and Sword announcements. However, Nintendo had a different plan — Pokémon Sleep.
As the name suggests, Pokémon Sleep brings the monster-collecting game to your bed. The game is literally a gamified sleep tracker. According to Nintendo’s presentation, your quality of sleep — how many hours you get — will affect your gameplay. It is developed by Pokémon Magikarp developer Select Button.
Sadly, Nintendo has not explained exactly how Pokémon Sleep will play or change gameplay. However, the presentation hints at connections between Pokémon Go and the existing Switch games.
Besides the game, Nintendo is also simultaneously launching a new accessory — the Pokémon Go Plus Plus. (Yes, two pluses.) The new accessory functions like the original Pokémon Go Plus. However, the Pokémon Go Plus Plus will track both sleeping and walking. The device will join the original walker and last year’s Pokéball Plus.
Pokémon has now created a lifestyle-oriented ecosystem. Nintendo’s recent launches are rewarding good lifestyle choices — better sleeping, longer walking.
Pokémon Sleep and the Pokémon Go Plus Plus will launch next year. In the meantime, Niantic has released a promotional sleeping Snorlax in Pokémon Go to hype the game.
Gaming
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales out now
Physical edition available in Southeast Asia
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is out now for multiple consoles and PC. In addition, a physical edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 is available in Southeast Asia.
Those interested in checking out the game before purchasing can also play the free demo available across all platforms. Saved data from the demo can be carried over to the full game.
There is also a physical Collector’s Edition available, which includes the base game, an original soundtrack, and a desk clock statue featuring Faie.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales lets players explore the World of Philabieldia in Iconic HD-2D Graphics.
The duo of Elliott and Faie traverse a vast world across four ages, teeming with enemy hordes, hidden caves, and ancient ruins.
Elliot can wield seven weapon types, ranging from close-quarters swords to versatile chains and sickles that can reel in enemies.
Each weapon is customisable through
Meanwhile, Faie’s powerful Magic is formidable in and out of battle, whether she’s striking enemies, retrieving hard-to-reach items, or aiding in exploration.
The ultimate goal after all the exploration, character progression, and quests in between is to lift a mysterious curse from Princess Heuria of Huther, saving humanity in the process from beast tribes.
Gaming
Gundam Rogue Orbit coming to consoles, PC in 2027
Bold new take on Gundam through fast, cinematic action
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has announced that Gundam Rogue Orbit is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in 2027.
The announcement trailer has also been released, showcasing high-mobility action. The title delivers a bold new take on Gundam through fast, cinematic combat in an all-new universe.
Gundam Rogue Orbit lets players suit up for humanity and become the pilot they were born to be.
RE-X is the protagonist and pilot of Gundam Helix. He boards the Gundam and fights to confront threats.
As players step into the cockpit, they will join a rag-tag crew of unsung soldiers, ready to face a powerful unknown threat.
Meanwhile, Sophia serves as the title’s heroine. She is a mysterious girl who monitors RE-X’s situation.
Gaming
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut lets you become a K-pop group’s manager
K-pop Idol management sim launches July 16th
PQube and Wisageni Studio have announced that K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut will release on July 16.
The K-pop Idol management sim is launching both physically and digitally on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, as well as digitally on Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).
In addition, a newly updated demo is available right now on Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
The title invites players to recruit and manage their dream K-pop group on their journey to debut — a behind-the-scenes process those well into K-pop culture and fandom are pretty knowledgeable about.
The game lets players get a taste of life as a K-pop Idol manager, navigating the unpredictable challenges of the industry. There’s scouting talent, managing schedules, choosing outfits, planning social media, and organizing the perfect album.
Players can choose from eight unique trainees, from Minji to Ai. The lineup and skillset of your group is in your hands.
As the manager, it is your job to balance stamina, finances, and workload. Moreover, the bonds you build shape every outcome. Decisions influence how each character perceives you, unlocking new encounters, storylines, and endings.
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut also features exclusive music and special vocal tracks for your group’s debut, produced just for the game. In between, there are mini-games which also contribute to your success as a manager.
As players wait for the game’s release next month, the new demo offers French, German, and Spanish localization, new interactions between trainees, and improved graphics.
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