New Disney+ Game Show ‘The Quest’ Puts D&D and LARPing at the Forefront
Step into Everealm, the world at the center of the unique new game show, The Quest, which will begin streaming on May 11 only on Disney+ Hotstar.
Step into Everealm, the world at the center of the unique new game show, The Quest, which will begin streaming on May 11 only on Disney+ Hotstar.
In a first for the FPS genre, FiolaSoft Studio’s upcoming game Matcho combines Bejeweled-like match-three puzzle design with the usual fast-paced shooting the genre is known for.
Michelle Yeoh’s Everything Everywhere All At Once is truly one of those films that only come once in a lifetime, and if you truly enjoy it, here are 10 movies that come close to matching its tone, humour and oddball premise.
My Time at Sandrock, the second entry in the My Time series from Pathea Games, arrives on Windows PC via Steam Early Access and Epic Game Store on May 26, 2022.
RSG has announced a brand-new regional partnership with iGamie aimed at fostering the next generation of professional esports athletes in Southeast Asia.
From esports plans and new original games, a lot of fun updates will be coming to the world of Antstream Arcade, says company founder and CEO Steve Cottam.
From the developers of Edda Cafe comes a new visual novel featuring a town of anthropomorphic animals and an engaging mystery for players to uncover.
Combining the platforming challenges of Toree 3D with the emotional power-ups of Super Princess Peach, Get Your Sheep Together is a quirky experience for old-school gamers.
The latest chapters of One Piece have unveiled main protagonist Monkey D. Luffy’s latest power-up, which truly rivals the godly powers of Dragon Ball’s Son Goku and even Naruto.
True to its name, Orbital Bullet is a 2.5D roguelike where players are locked into rotating 360-degree levels.
The author of the critically acclaimed Mistborn series of novels, Brandon Sanderson has been approached by Bandai Namco to potentially develop a new game.
Indonesia-based game developer UNIQX Studio has officially graduated from the Toge Game Fund Initiative by launching Ngopi, Yuk!, a mobile game based on the popular webtoon of the same name.
The kart racing spin-off to the Final Fantasy franchise, Chocobo GP, has received a lot of flak for featuring micro-transactions and requiring players to grind a lot to unlock must-have characters.
The debut game of indie developer Grimbart Tales has definitely captivated many with its hand-drawn art style and stress-free adventure.
The Courier is an open-world game about running a mail delivery business on a mysterious island called Orda. The more letters you deliver, the more you uncover the island's secrets.
Earlier this week, the creator of Coffee Talk, Mohammad Fahmi Hasni, passed away at the age of 32. The game’s developer Toge Productions is organizing a sale, and the proceeds will be donated to the game director’s family.
Before joining Streamline, Gabriel Pessah led the acquisition of Insomniac Games and played a key role in PlayStation's brand and technology IP expansion.
Developer Stitch Heads and publisher Raw Fury have teamed up to announce Superfuse, a new superhero-themed action RPG with four-player cooperative play.
The Egyptian god-powered Marvel superhero has arrived onto Disney+, and after watching a good chunk of the series, we can safely say that this is a series unlike any other in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
After a year in early access, World of Horror is gearing up for its full release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, itch.io, GOG, Windows Store, and Steam for PC and Mac.
StellarNull’s long-awaited action RPG, Anuchard, will finally be released on April 21 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Employees from three studios under the publisher Annapurna Interactive have come forward with allegations of abuse perpetrated by the studio leads of Mountains, Fullbright and Funomena.
Microsoft has announced a preview period for the PC Game Pass for a number of Southeast Asian countries.
The highly popular Kingdom Hearts franchise, which turns 20 this year, has captivated the world over with its story, characters and gameplay.
A sequel to the original Gunsport, Hyper Gunsport is a futuristic volleyball game for up to four people where instead of spiking the ball using their palms, each player is armed with a blaster instead.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is an action RPG set in the same world as Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the spiritual successor to Suikoden. This prequel game sets the stage for the later sequel in 2023.
The creator of Toge Productions’ Coffee Talk and the upcoming Afterlove EP, Mohammad Fahmi, has passed away at the age of 32.
With many genres in video games being somewhat templatised, the success of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring proves that developers should mix things up by adding a jump button.
In a recent press conference for Marvel’s Moon Knight on Disney+, Oscar Isaac revealed his approach to the multi-faceted superhero and his dissociative identity disorder.
Created as a passion project by four close friends, Superbugs: Awaken is a cooperative experience where players have to work together to save their pet cat from invasive bugs.
Mixing the stylish tactical battles of Fire Emblem with the mechs and wartime drama of the Gundam series, Relayer is a hidden gem that truly treats those who seek it.
Kaigan Games and Neon Doctrine are back for a new game in the Simulacra series, this time with creepy real-time events and digital hacking mechanics.
With a unique turn-based battle system, a stunning world to explore, and a soundtrack by JRPG veteran Yasunori Mitsuda, Edge of Eternity is a massive love letter to the genre as a whole.
Humble’s Stand With Ukraine Bundle will contribute to vital humanitarian crisis relief efforts in Ukraine.
Project Xandata is a 3v3 first-person shooter by Filipino developers Secret 6 and is ready for launch on Steam Early Access.
Released in 2001, the 32-bit upgrade to the Game Boy was a major leap forward for handheld gaming consoles, one that truly kept Nintendo afloat during a dip in popularity.
The latest season of Super Sentai, Avataro Sentai Donbrothers, is the first season to feature a male Pink Ranger, a role that was usually reserved for females.
From indie developer Rose City Games comes Floppy Knights, the turn-based strategy deck-builder featuring a young inventor and her robot-arm bestie that is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is a complete homage to the original NES Final Fantasy in more ways than one, especially in regards to its shallow story and stellar gameplay.
Bloody Roar was a standout fighting game from the days of the arcade and first two PlayStations, and with so many fighting games being resurrected, it is time for this classic franchise to get its day in the sun.
Humble Games has announced their slate of games coming in 2022, which includes the Southeast Asian games Coral Island, Infinite Guitars, and Chinatown Detective Agency.
Echoes of Mana is a free-to-play mobile RPG that features an original story that weaves together both new and beloved Mana series characters alike.
Aztech Forgotten Gods by Mexican developers Lienzo has the foundation for a high-flying action-adventure, but falls a little short due to some graphical and gameplay shortcomings.
Chinatown Detective Agency was prominently featured in the latest ID@Xbox Showcase, which confirms that the game will be coming to Xbox Game Pass.
The latest trailer for Digimon Survive and a special Q&A video from the game producer that was recently unveiled at this year’s Digimon Con is now available online for fans around the world to see.
With western audiences criticising Pixar’s Turning Red for being too steeped in Asian culture, IGN Southeast Asia spoke to the star of the movie, Rosalie Chiang, on the film’s authentic portrayal of puberty and life as a pre-teen.
As a way of celebrating Ragnarok Online Ascendance’s official launch and thanking the community for doubling pre-registration membership, Gravity Game Hub donated US$ 10,000 to various charities in Malaysia and Singapore.
Coromon, the modern monster taming game from developer TRAGsoft and publisher Freedom Games, provides insight on its battle system right before its March 31 release date.
PopSlinger, a vibrant musical shooter inspired by ‘90s anime from developer Funky Can Creative, will be making its debut on Steam this April 14.
Boost, a subsidiary of Axiata, has launched Game Connect, a one-stop gaming store for Malaysian gamers that offers game wallet top-ups, video games, and even hardware.
Pixar has done it once again with their latest film, Turning Red, which portrays a relatable story on Asian family dynamics, teenage rebellion, tradition vs modernity, and growing up in the 2000s.
Before its release, IGN Southeast Asia spoke to Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin game producer Jin Fujiwara, game director Daisuke Inoue, and Koei Tecmo producer Fumihiko Yasuda on the game’s themes and motifs.
With Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl letting fans revisit Sinnoh in various ways, it is time the same treatment is given to Generation II’s Johto region.
If you’ve ever wanted to dungeon crawl like it was the year 1988, the Gold Box series of Dungeons & Dragons games are making a comeback with new Steam releases of this classic line of campaigns.
Chocobo GP has been released for the Nintendo Switch, and besides some minor hiccups, this racing game is a grand celebration of Final Fantasy’s history.
In Tiny Witch, the player must take charge of a minion-making store with dungeon bosses as patrons after being cursed by the purchase of a shop lot.
Indonesian game studio Xelo Games has partnered up with indie publisher Soedesco on releasing the wholesome open-world photo exploration Petit Island.
The highly-anticipated spiritual successor to Final Fantasy Tactics, Triangle Strategy has far surpassed the expectations set by its predecessors in more ways than one.
PlayStation’s State of Play March 2022 event featured a new trailer for Malaysian multiplayer brawler GigaBash that unveiled a new character that pays homage to Godzilla, the kaiju Rawa.
The final demo of Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has just been released, and for those who are still on the fence about the game, the new demo will be the one to tip the scales.
With so many third-party alternatives to the Nintendo Switch’s JoyCon controllers, the Omelet Gaming JoyCon Controller may be the one worth picking up.
Atari has announced the acquisition of video game database MobyGames for a total value of US$1.5 million.
The surprise unveiling of Soul Hackers 2 caught many JRPG fans by surprise. This sub-series of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, which has had a 25-year absence, will be released six months after its announcement.
To reward their longtime customers, gaming top-up store Codashop is offering them a chance to win some amazing prizes, including an iPhone 12 Mini throughout the month of March.
Global sports brand Puma and the popular video game Minecraft have come together to create an exciting collaboration featuring all-new apparel and footwear that is launching on March 19.
It’s been a long time coming but it is finally Kirby’s time to jump into 3D with Kirby and the Forgotten Land, with its latest demo giving fans a great taste of what’s to come.
The February 2022 Nintendo Direct announced the Booster Course Pass that adds 48 new race tracks,which may include the Singapore Speedway in Mario Kart Tour.
Sanabi, the exhilaratingly stylish dystopian action-platformer being developed by Wonder Potion and published by Neowiz, is inviting all gamers to play its prologue on Steam.
The 3D beat ‘em up, Breakneck City, is merely the first game that we recommend gamers to try before checking out the entire library of the budding gaming auteur, Renegade Sector Games.
The Batman, Matt Reeves’ long-awaited take on DC’s Caped Crusader has blown away all expectations and is arguably the definitive take on this beloved superhero.
Based on the manga Kamen Rider W: Futo Tantei, this new anime adaptation will serve as a sequel to the original Kamen Rider W live-action show that premiered back in 2009.
A new prequel DLC for Ghostrunner called Project_Hel has just been released. It is a great addition for PlayStation Plus subscribers as the base game is currently free to claim for the entire month of March.
With the PlayStation 2 turning 22 in 2022, there’s still a ton of games from its library that have not seen a modern remake or remaster. Here are 10 that we think deserve it the most.
The ongoing invasion of Ukraine has sparked all facets of society to take a stand against the Russian regime, with the world of esports similarly getting involved.
The 2000s rock hit Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers featured a fictional video game as its music video, which has been turned into a playable game 22 years later.
Jagex recently announced their latest partnership with indie developer Outlier Games to publish This Means Warp, a spaceship management roguelike for PC via Steam with early access on March 17.
The developers of dungeon-crawling action RPG, Ghostlore, have gathered feedback from Steam Next Fest and pushed the game’s Early Access release to improve the game.
Toge Productions grows ever larger as they have just announced their acquisition of Tahoe Games, who they have worked with before on the roguelite, Rising Hell.
IGN Southeast Asia reached out to members of the Southeast Asian gaming industry on whether four-day workweeks are feasible in the region.
Gamers Hideout has partnered with Playcoin Asia to launch LEETGuild, a gaming guild that provides real-world rewards and discounts, as well as generate passive income on the blockchain.
The highly anticipated GigaBash showed off the full scale of its features and gameplay during the recent Steam Next Fest demo, securing its place as 2022’s best multiplayer party game.
FromSoftware has made a name for themselves in creating absurdly challenging games, with their latest game Elden Ring featuring better quality-of-life mechanics that doesn’t keep things from being extremely difficult.
The Epic Game Store’s free game of the week can be hits or misses depending on the offering, but if you are a massive fan of old school JRPGs, you owe it to yourself to snag Cris Tales this week.
With Mechamato receiving a proper Japanese dub airing on Japanese television, Malaysia’s own Animonsta Studios has come full circle with their homage to anime and mecha.
Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2’s new Steam Next Fest demo has a lot of its new direction in full display, which is definitely a bold step forward for this Indonesian franchise.
The highly anticipated mobile version of Apex Legends will finally be coming to Southeast Asia.
Riot Games has announced an update to its business reorganization in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, with the company extending their publishing reach in Southeast Asia with multiple new offices.
In an exclusive interview with Malaysia’s Fly FM, two-time The International champion Topson talks about life in Malaysia and his possible return to professional Dota 2.
Singaporean design studio XM has unveiled their latest premium collectible, Ultraman (C Type), in conjunction with the 55th anniversary of Singapore-Japan relations.
Tencent’s new publishing brand based in Singapore and Amsterdam, Level Infinite, brings in a new studio under their wing, Inflexion Games, the developers of the survival game, Nightingale.
Itorah, the extraordinary 2.5D Mesoamerican-influenced metroidvania is set to launch on March 21, 2022. Ten per cent of the proceeds from the Save The World edition will be donated to Survival International, a charity supporting indigenous people worldwide.
The classic polygonal looks of the cast of Final Fantasy VII will be jumping from the original PlayStation to mobile phones thanks to the special 25th-anniversary celebrations happening in Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier.
The King of Fighters XV presents itself as both a modern interpretation of the franchise and a massive celebration of everything that came before it.
As a major sendoff for the PlayStation 2, Warriors Orochi brought the heroes and villains of Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors together for a crossover that charted the franchise’s future.
Square Enix has been diligently rereleasing their catalogue of classic video games on modern platforms through their HD-2D sub-series of games, with many more to come in the future.
The Legend of Zelda-inspired RPG, Hatchwell, is coming to this month’s Steam Next Fest where players will be able to try out an all-new demo.
With the opening of Attack on Titan: The Exhibition in Marina Bay Singapore, IGN Southeast Asia caught up with the manga editor of Attack on Titan on what it takes to work on Hajime Isayama’s phenomenal series.
The Philippines government has ratified an upcoming bill known as the SIM Card and Social Media Registration Act, which may threaten the safety and security of internet users by eliminating online anonymity and pseudonymity.