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Ubisoft opens Skull and Bones pop-up in Singapore
Try the game for free and win prizes
Ubisoft announced that a Skull and Bones pop-up outpost will be open in Singapore from February 16 to 18.
The pop-up is located at Unrival in Kallang Wave Mall, 1 Stadium Place #02-09. It will coincide with the action-adventure shooter’s launch on February 16, allowing players to celebrate the game’s release.
To reserve a spot, interested visitors may visit this link to register. Aside from fans being able to try the game for free, there are lots of goodies to be given away.
First, various exclusive merchandise includes Skull and Bones themed tote bags, coasters, t-shirts, steel-books, and posters.
Moreover, visitors may sign up for a chance to win the top prize: a PlayStation 5 Slim with an exclusive Skull and Bones skin. This custom-made skin is signed by the game’s senior producer, Neven Dravinski.
The giveaway package will also include a matching Skull and Bones DualSense Controller, and a PlayStation 5 version of the game.
Three more runner-ups will each walk away with a custom DualSense Controller and the game’s PlayStation 5 version too.
Skull and Bones
Skull and Bones is an action-adventure shooter developed by Ubisoft Singapore. It will launch on February 16 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, and Windows.
The pirate-themed game takes players to an adventure to become the most fearsome pirate kingpin as they build a smuggling empire in a perilous world.
The highly-anticipated Fujifilm X100VI will make its Philippine debut at the FUJIKINA MNL 2024 Camera Fest in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City. The event is free and open to the public and will be held from April 27 to 28. To register, click this link: FUJIKINA MNL
Celebrity Khalil Ramos will grace the local launch of the Fujifilm X100VI on the second day. Announced a few months ago, the X100VI uses a new 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and is powered by an X-Processor 5 engine. These work together to allow more light absorption. The brand’s latest X100 series offering also features in-body image stabilization for the first time in the series. Moreover, the camera can film up to 6.2K at 30fps.
ALSO READ: Fujifilm announces X100VI, limited-edition model
Aside from the X100VI’s release, FUJIKINA 2024 also allows visitors to engage in various activities. First, there’s the Photo Walk event that lets enthusiasts explore Bonifacio High Street at night and capture its vibrant atmosphere. Participants may event get the chance to win a Fujifilm X-T30 II with their best shots.
Next, Fujifilm’s X-Series and GFX cameras will also be on display, free for passersby to test and feel. There are also three shooting studios for guests to capture memories: the Selfie & Pet, Travel, and Smile studios. And for regular Fujifilm camera users, the event will also offer free servicing.
Furthermore, there are two major photo exhibits throughout High Street, showcasing the best images from the Fujifilm community. Lastly, Fujifilm users may also pre-register for an exclusive XPPH Night here.
You may check the full schedule below.
April 27 – Amphitheater
10:00 a.m. onwards:
- Touch and Try
- Express Service
- XPPH Print Market
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Opening program
- Workshops
7:00 p.m. onwards:
- Photo Walk
- Contest
April 28 – Amphitheater
10:00 a.m. onwards:
- Touch and Try
- Express Service
- XPPH Print Market
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- X100VI launch
7:00 p.m. onwards:
- XPPH Night
April 27 and 28 – C1 Park
10:00 a.m. onwards:
- Fujifilm Interactive Studios (Portrait & Pet, Wanderlust, Project Smile)
- Film Simulation Exhibit
April 27 and 28 – South Street
10:00 a.m. onwards:
- Nationwide Photo and Video Walk 2023 Exhibit
Events
[UPDATED] Stellar Blade: PlayStation taps cosplayers to play Eve for game’s launch
Exclusive items up for grabs too
PlayStation Asia has tapped different cosplayers to dress-up as Eve in anticipation of sci-fi action adventure title Stellar Blade. Larissa Rochefort, Le Josette, and Rurusama will grace a one-of-a-kind meet and greet event on April 27. That’s the same weekend of the game’s launch.
There will be three simultaneous meet and greets across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Since slots are limited, fans are encouraged to register via PlayStation Asia’s link here.
The venue and time details are as follows:
- Indonesia: GSSHOP, Gandaria City Lt. 2, Jakarta, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Malaysia: Anime Fest+ 2024 booth A25 and A26, Tropicana Gardens Mall Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Singapore: 313@Somerset, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Aside from seeing the cosplayers as the title’s main character, fans will also get a chance to redeem exclusive merchandise and try the game on PlayStation 5. Based from PlayStation Asia’s posts, prizes include exclusive vinyl and USB flash drives.
Here’s a glimpse of the cosplayers.
Rurusama
Larissa Rochefort
Le Josette
GadgetMatch was already able to try Stellar Blade‘s demo preview. For a quick refresher, here’s the link where you’ll find more details about the game’s visuals, character designs, gameplay, and more: Stellar Blade First Impressions
It’s fitting that PlayStation Asia thought of this idea for a launch event. We already know for a fact that players can customize Eve with various outfits. Seeing the cosplayers in the flesh is like seeing different versions of Eve. And that’s just a glimpse of the entire sci-fi world Shift Up’s platformer is about to offer.
Stellar Blade will be accessible by April 26.
UPDATE: On launch day, Filipino Cosplayer Charess revealed that she too was cosplaying Eve.
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