Update: the article's original headline said that Death Stranding had 10 awards; it has 9. Kakuchopurei regrets the error. The Game Awards 2019 is happening soon in the next few weeks, so it's apparent that the nominations are primed and ready.  Turns out that it's chock-filled with Death Stranding. No, really: th

The Mobile Legends Bang Bang M1 World Championship has just concluded. Three days of high-level mobile MOBA plays have culminated at the Grand Finals where two of Indonesia's best teams faced off. And now, we have a world champion. Congratulations to EVOS Legends on winning the inaugural M1! The Grand Final was fo

The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) MY/SG Season 4 Playoffs has concluded this weekend (from 19 and 20 October 2019 at KL Live, Life Centre), with Singaporean team Evos Esports SG emerging as the champions and bringing home a lion's share of the total prize pool (US$50,000) with a whopping US$25,

Southeast Asia Major. As a member of the Malaysian fighting game community for almost the past decade now, it seems like we’ve always acknowledged that SEAM is the biggest, most important annual fighting game tournament in our region. Whether or not that will actually hold true in years to come remains to be s

Southeast Asia Major. As a member of the Malaysian fighting game community for almost the past decade now, it seems like we’ve always acknowledged that SEAM is the biggest, most important annual fighting game tournament in our region. Whether or not that will actually hold true in years to come remains to be s

This fall is packed with anime shows that eager fans can sink their teeth into. Many of the usual suspects are back, but look forward to new franchises to also pave their way through this time of orange leaves and pumpkins. Curious to know what the end of 2019 has in store for you? Here’s a list of some of the b

Platform: PS4, Xbox One, PC - Reviewed on PS4 Genre: Sports Simulator - More Klopping, less Ole-ing If eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2020 was a professional football team, they would have been more of a Liverpool than say, the flashier setups of Juventus or Barcelona. A bit of a stretch? Let me explain. See, w

It's been a while since we've played a four-player-or-more co-op Resident Evil game since RE: Outbreak. So it's high time Capcom went back to that zombie-filled well in its upcoming spin-off Project Resistance. Leaked earlier last week, Capcom now made it official with its latest teaser trailer. It's looking like a fo

The top seven SoulCalibur VI players will be gathering for the biggest SoulCalibur tournament this year. Or ever, for that matter. Bandai Namco announced the SoulCalibur VI World Invitational 2019, which will take place at the HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada this 2nd November. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Continuing one of the most fascinating story arcs Tekken 7 has seen in a while, Pakistan swoops in for yet another beastly victory at FV Cup x TWT 2019 in Malaysia. Pakistan’s Awais Honey clawed his way through a lengthy loser’s bracket to defeat Korea’s Knee by 3-0 and 3-2 in Tekken 7 Grand Final

Need to tune into some Street Fighter V, Samurai Shodown, and Tekken 7 action? Then head down to Quill City Mall for this year's FV Cup 2019 fighting game tournament. Here are the details: Date: 24th-25th August Venue: Quill City Mall, Kuala Lumpur Games: Street Fighter V, Samurai Shodown, The King of Fight

If you're looking for a helpful list of awesome esports tournaments and events happening every month, you've come to the right place. August 2019 is TI9 month so be prepared for some serious DOTA 2 action. Check out what's happening this month: DOTA 2 The International 2019 Date: 15 August - 25 August 2019 L

It's EVO weekend, ladies and gents. The world's best (video game) fighters will gather at Las Vegas to show what it's like to play with the skill and patience of a warrior. All hyperbole aside, us common folks will not only get to watch these gaming gods battle it out but also enjoy some great discounts on Steam. The

It's hard to anything fresh in the stealth genre. Metal Gear Solid has pretty much become the textbook example while other game series like Thief, Hitman, Splinter Cell, and more have also offered great experiences. The developers at Spikewave Games believe that their debut game Evotinction will bring something new to

It's the halfway point of 2019, and we've seen a whole slew of titles big and small already out on shelves and on the digital platforms of your choice. And because some of you want to find out what else is there to play apart from the first two games we're going to mention on this "Best Games Of 2019 So Far" List, we f

Having a hard time keeping up with all the tournaments happening every month? Don't sweat it, just check out the list we've compiled here: Overwatch Overwatch Contenders Season 2: Pacific Date: 18 July - 27 July 2019 Location: [Online only] Prize pool: US$100,000 Website: https://overwatchcontenders.com/en-us/ Stream

Summer has come along and with it are plenty of new anime debuting for the first time. Highly-anticipated shows finally get their time to shine, but you’ll also find a few hidden gems sprinkled in the mix. For this guide, we’re looking to introduce a few excellent titles from broad genres. Be it an actio

Taiwanese developer Red Candle Games initially removed its well-received horror game Devotion five months ago in February 2019 when Steam users discovered art assets used in the game that supposedly mocked Chinese President Xi Jinping. Devotion is a first-person horror game, where players assume the role of troubled s

This news page will be updated on a daily basis. As such, this story is bumped up from its 25th June publish date. Check back here often for the best deals and recommended picks!  So yeah, the Steam Summer Sale has started and will last from 25th June to 9th July. You know what to do: splurge on games and make t

E3 2019 is over and done with; there's a ton of video game reveals and some locked-down release dates for anticipated titles for this year and the next. So, which games deserve the coveted Kakuchopurei Best of E3 Gold Star award which we just made up on the spot for this feature? Let's find out! Kenn Leandre Halo: Inf