Gaming
Tales of ARISE – Beyond the Dawn Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2
Expanded adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch 2
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has officially launched Tales of ARISE – Beyond the Dawn Edition for Nintendo Switch 2.
The new release bundles together the original Tales of ARISE experience with the large-scale Beyond the Dawnexpansion. Players also gain access to extra quests centered on the game’s main protagonists, plus additional in-game items and bonus content.
To mark the launch, Bandai Namco also released an official launch trailer showcasing the adventure and key moments from the expanded edition.
Set in a world divided by oppression and conflict, Tales of ARISE follows the journey of Alphen and Shionne — two people from opposing worlds brought together by fate.
For 300 years, the planet Rena ruled over Dahna and stripped its people of freedom and resources. Alphen, who has lost the ability to feel pain, crosses paths with Shionne, whose mysterious curse causes suffering to anyone who touches her.
Together, they set out to challenge the systems that bind their worlds and pursue a different future.
Combat remains one of the game’s defining features. Players can switch between characters with distinct battle styles and combine attacks into fast-paced combo chains. Encounters encourage adapting strategies based on enemy behavior and battlefield conditions.
This Nintendo Switch 2 edition also includes Beyond the Dawn, an additional story arc that takes place one year after the events of the main game.
The expansion introduces new quests, costumes, usable items, and more content that extends the story beyond the original ending.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is also running a launch giveaway campaign through its Facebook page. Selected participants will get a chance to win a clear pouch and acrylic block set, subject to terms and conditions.
Computers
AMD to bring FSR Upscaling 4.1 to RDNA 3 GPUs this July
Better visuals for players on PC, consoles soon
AMD has announced through Senior Vice President and General Manager Jack Huynh that FSR 4.1 upscaling technology is coming to RDNA 3 GPUs this July.
Huynh confirmed that Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards, among other older graphics architectures, will receive the update in July. Older RDNA 2 cards will also benefit in early 2027.
The decision directly benefits budget-conscious PC gamers and handheld console users who have opted out of expensive hardware upgrades. Instead of having to purchase new GPUs, they will simply have to download the software driver.
FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) 4.1 marks a major shift for AMD. It introduces a machine learning-powered algorithm that replaces traditional analytical upscaling.
By updating their software drivers, users can access cleaner image reconstruction, reduced motion ghosting, and better performance with FSR Upscaling 4.1 across more than 300 supported gaming titles on their RDNA 3 graphics.
Beyond desktop players, the rollout carries significant implications for the wider gaming ecosystem.
Devices like the ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go run on RDNA 3 integrated graphics. This means handheld gamers will see immediate frame rate and visual fidelity improvements this summer.
Furthermore, current-generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as well as Valve’s Steam Deck, rely on RDNA 2 architecture. This means AMD’s early 2027 roadmap lays the groundwork for massive visual optimization across the entire console market.
Gaming
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang partners with global fast food giant
Jollibee GameJoy x MLBB combos launched for in-game rewards, collectibles
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has leveled up its partnership with the Philippines’ leading fast food chain, Jollibee.
MLBB players may have already secured the Jollibee emote on the popular 5-on-5 MOBA title.
And this time, the campaign is rolling out the GameJoy x MLBB Combos, available nationwide at Jollibee stores until August 19.
This seeks to sustain player engagement through a mix of physical hero card collectibles and exclusive in-game rewards available with every GameJoy combo purchase.
The combos are available in five variants, all priced at PhP 169:
- Yumburger
- Jolly Hotdog
- Special Cheesy Yumburger
- Crunchy Chicken Sandwich
- Original Cheesy Yumburger
Each combo comes with fries, a drink, and the Peach Mango Pie.
Customers who avail of these combos will then get a GameJoy x MLBB pack, which includes one physical collectible card and a PIN which can be used to redeem mystery rewards within the title.
Players can expect skins, emotes, fragments, avatar borders, and the sought-after MLBB all-skin unlock.
For Jollibee, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang collaboration is a follow-up to its GameJoy x Unipin partnership last year, targeting audiences who are into mobile gaming while offering their affordable menu items.
MLBB is the most-played mobile game in the country, so the promo is expecting a warm reception.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is set for a Southeast Asia physical edition launch on June 18.
Bandai Namco and Square Enix announced the developed. In addition, digital editions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Microsoft Store are now available for pre-order.
Those who place pre-orders will receive Elliot’s Departure Pack, which includes various items that can give the protagonist an edge.
There’s the Departure Brooch accessory, which increases the amount of currency and magicite fragments dropped by enemies. On the other hand, there’s also the Attack Up sword Magicite.
In addition to the standard digital edition, the Digital Deluxe Edition is also available for pre-order, and includes these perks:
- Fairy Bangle accessory
- Cherry Blossom Anklet accessory
- Roselle Ring accessory
Meanwhile, the physical Collector’s Edition comes with the base game, original soundtrack, and desk clock statue featuring Faie.
In The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, the duo of Elliot and Faie traverse a vast world across four ages.
This world is teeming with enemy hordes, hidden caves, and ancient ruins. Elliot can wield seven weapon types, from close-quarters swords to versatile chains and sickles.
Each weapon is customizable through magicite, allowing players to tailor their combat style. On the other hand, Faie’s powerful Magic is formidable in and out of battle.
The title will also feature several new and improved features, based on feedback from the Debut Demo.
This includes faster movement speed, refinements to the weapon shortcut menu, and additional difficulty options.
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