Yu-Gi-Oh! Creator Kazuki Takahashi Found Dead in Okinawa
Remembering the Time Super Sentai Stole One Piece’s Homework
‘Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days’ English Release in November for PC and Nintendo Switch
What Makes ‘Black Clover’ Such an Impactful Shonen Series?
The PowerA Joy-Con & Pro Controller Charging Dock Keeps Playtime Focused and Fun
Aksys Games Give Visual Novels Fans A Lot to Look Forward To
Indonesian RPG ‘Potion Permit’ Releasing on PC and Consoles in September
Latest Nintendo Direct Mini Featured a Tactical RPG Starring Loid Forger from Spy x Family
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Creator Kazuki Takahashi Found Dead in Okinawa
As reported by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK, Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi was found dead on the coast off Nago City, Okinawa.
The PowerA Joy-Con & Pro Controller Charging Dock Keeps Playtime Focused and Fun
As far as Nintendo Switch accessories go, the PowerA Joy-Con & Pro Controller Charging Dock is perfect for long co-op experiences.
Remembering the Time Super Sentai Stole One Piece’s Homework
The 35th anniversary of Super Sentai saw the debut of the pirate-themed superheroes Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, which borrowed a handful of elements from Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece.
‘Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days’ English Release in November for PC and Nintendo Switch
Fans of Japanese trading card games are getting a massive treat in 2022 as the definitive edition of Cardfight!! Vanguard‘s digital game will be released on November 17 for PC and the Nintendo Switch.
Aksys Games Give Visual Novels Fans A Lot to Look Forward To
Fans of visual novels rejoice as Aksys Games, the publishers behind the Blazblue and Guilty Gear franchises, are bringing six new visual novels across consoles and PC.
Director Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy on Depicting Authentic Pakistani History
IGN Southeast Asia sat down with director Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and actor Aramis Knight on Ms. Marvel’s landmark fourth episode, its depiction of Pakistani history, and the Red Dagger.
What Makes ‘Black Clover’ Such an Impactful Shonen Series?
Yuki Tabata’s seminal Shonen Jump hit, Black Clover, set the bar for many of the tropes and plotlines that we’ve come to expect from the shonen genre.
Indonesian RPG ‘Potion Permit’ Releasing on PC and Consoles in September
Potion Permit will finally release on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox on September 22.
Singaporean Game ‘Chinatown Detective Agency’ Receiving Exclusive Physical Edition
The cybernoir crime-solving, point-and-click adventure Chinatown Detective Agency will be getting an exclusive and limited physical edition thanks to Red Art Games.
Latest Nintendo Direct Mini Featured a Tactical RPG Starring Loid Forger from Spy x Family
In a quick montage of upcoming Nintendo Switch games, the recent Nintendo Direct Mini showed off Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions, which features the likes of Loid Forger from the highly popular Spy x Family manga and anime.
Guerrilla Collective 2022 Day 2: Everything Announced and Shown Including Nivalis and Coral Island
Why Now is the Best Time to Get Into Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
‘The Plucky Squire’ is a Jaw-Dropping Game By Ex-Pokemon Designer James Turner
Lego To Celebrate 90th Birthday With Massive Events in Southeast Asia
Thai Game ‘Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus’ Teams Up with Designer of Metroid Fan Game AM2R
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus will now feature level designs from the designer of Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and the ill-fated Another Metroid 2 Remake project.
10 Manga and Anime to Check Out While ‘One Piece’ is On Break
With the conclusion of the long-running Wano arc, One Piece will be taking a much-needed one-month hiatus before beginning its final arc. Here are the 10 anime and manga you should check out while One Piece is on break.
Why Nintendo Switch Owners Should Check Out ‘Star Wars: The Force Unleashed’
In a time before the Disney buyout, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed was an exciting and spectacular story set between Episode III and IV, with the original Wii version of the game recently making the jump to Nintendo Switch.
Top 10 Best Blockbuster Theme Songs From the ‘80s
With Top Gun: Maverick and Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill topping the charts, the sound of the ‘80s is back in full force.
Here’s Your Chance to Pre Order Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Before Its July 29 Release
Originally announced to launch in September 2022, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will now launch for the Nintendo Switch family of systems on July 29.
Exciting Upcoming Southeast Asian Games in 2022 and Beyond
From the recent 2022 Wholesome Direct to the Future of Play Direct, a ton of Southeast Asian games have been highlighted on the global stage this past weekend.
Why Now is the Best Time to Get Into Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
New characters, a massive update, and a whole month of being free on PlayStation Plus, Nintendo Switch owners can also get Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl on sale through Amazon Singapore.
How Unreal Engine 5 Empowers New And Veteran Game Developers in Malaysia
The public release of Unreal Engine 5 has become a boon for the global video game industry, and to expand on this further, IGN Southeast Asia reached out to notable Malaysian game developers to see how Unreal Engine 5 levels the playing field.
Top 10 Best Turn-Based Battle Systems in JRPG History
From Dragon Quest to Persona, turn-based battle systems have been a staple mechanic in the JRPG genre and it is time to look back at some of the best.
‘The Plucky Squire’ is a Jaw-Dropping Game By Ex-Pokemon Designer James Turner
After announcing his departure from the Pokemon Company, James Turner and his new studio All Possible Futures have unveiled their debut game, The Plucky Squire.
Indonesian Dating Sim ‘My Lovely Wife’ Launches on PC and Nintendo Switch
A combination of dating, alchemy and management simulators, My Lovely Wife takes players on a morbid and morally dubious journey involving a whole cast of succubi.
How To Catch Up To ‘One Piece’ Before the Final Saga Begins
It has been officially announced that One Piece’s final saga will come to fruition later this year, with the series taking a one-month hiatus to prepare for the end of the world’s biggest manga series of all time.
Bring A Historic Piece of Gaming to Your Nintendo Switch with Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is a must-have for longtime RPG fans to step back into nostalgia as they eagerly wait for the full release of Baldur’s Gate III.
One Piece Manga Takes One-Month Break to Prepare For Final Arc
The One Piece manga will be taking a one-month break beginning on June 27, with the long-running series expected to make a return on July 25.
‘Ms. Marvel’ Series A Reclamation of Muslim Identity, Says Co-Creator Sana Amanat
Ms. Marvel co-creator Sana Amanat and Indian actor Mohan Kapur weigh in on the portrayal of Muslims and authentic South Asian family dynamics in the upcoming Disney+ series.
Lego To Celebrate 90th Birthday With Massive Events in Southeast Asia
As part of the Lego Group’s 90th-anniversary celebrations, Malaysian fans can look forward to a physical installation at Mid Valley Megamall from June 1 to 12.
Indonesian Studio Agate Appoints Shieny Aprilia As Chief Executive Officer
PT Agate International, commonly known as Agate, has announced the appointment of Shieny Aprilia as Chief Executive Officer effective June, 2022.
How Shinji Hashimoto Gave The World ‘Final Fantasy VII’ and ‘Kingdom Hearts’
Shinji Hashimoto has recently retired from Square Enix, but the sheer impact of this producer’s body of work in the world of JRPGs has been largely understated.
Notable Games Publisher THQ Nordic Begins Operations in Singapore
The newly opened THQ Nordic Singapore branch will be in charge of the public relations and marketing of the company’s upcoming games in Southeast Asia.
‘Games Bagus’ Initiative Encourages the Creation of Socially-Conscious Malaysian Video Games
Through a four-day event consisting of talks and game jams, the Games Bagus initiative aims to empower Malaysian game creators to produce socially conscious games, with a chance to earn funding as well.