The long awaited Path of Exile 2 is finally here and available to be played! (albeit in early access). How does the second installment of this franchise that’s made to be a better alternative to the early version of Diablo 3 fare? Developer Grinding Gear Games wanted to make an Action RPG that’s accessible while still being hardcore enough for fans of the genre, so does the sequel manage to achieve that? It might still be in early access, but so far, what’s in store sounds promising enough,...

The rapid growth of the esports scene and the industry here is pretty remarkable, and yet, there’s a lot more that can be done to nurture its potential. One key area that can be focused on is in strengthening our support at the grassroots level. Wan Amirul Adlan, senior games journalist at Nmia Gaming, shares his thoughts on what can be done to help improve it on that front, honing in specifically on the creation of “hangout spaces” that can be accessible enough for casual and budding eSports...

The penultimate month of the year serves up another set of releases that will cater to almost everyone, with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Divine Dynamo Flamefrit, Metal Slug Tactics, Lego Horizon Adventures, Spirit Mancer, and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake filling up the November releases. Other things that happened this month also include Xbox boss Phil Spencer revealing Microsoft’s plans for the future, and some are puzzling, while some are exciting. We dissect that, as well as talk...

Football Manager’s status among football fans and gamers alike is pretty legendary as the franchise is able to evoke various emotions for its players, despite looking mostly like a spreadsheet 85% of the time. The game is loved by many loyal fans and used by actual football experts, but the developers, Sports Interactive, still want to grow and innovate. Football Manager 25 is supposed to be that next step for them but the transition is proving to be challenging, leading to the game being...

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest title in the Dragon Age franchise, and perhaps the most important one BioWare has ever released. A lot is riding on this game - not just for the future of the IP, but also for the future of BioWare, as the developer looks to atone for their past mistakes and become relevant in the RPG world again. So, with a lot at stake, will this game propel BioWare to greater heights again? KKP’s Content Director, Jonathan Leo shares his thoughts on the game and the...

As the world awaits for Nintendo to officially announce the Nintendo Switch 2, their most successful developer, Game Freak suffered a major mishap - their servers were hacked, and that led to a slew of sensitive information being leaked online. From concept arts to unreleased and upcoming projects, as well as questionable lore, fans went crazy over these items. But how will it affect Game Freak and Nintendo? We go through what happened and its potential consequences. Image credit: Wachiwit /...

October is proving to be an eventful month in the gaming industry, with the usual players dominating the headlines, for better or worse. Pokémon creators, Game Freak got hacked, and in between that, RM 20 million was allocated for esports during the tabling of Budget 2025. Hazelight Studios announced a new game, and Disco Elysium will be having at least 3 new spiritual successors. We summarise all these, and more on the show, as well as review October releases, including Dragon Ball Sparking...

Disco Elysium, upon its release in 2019, was quickly touted as one of the more unique and underrated RPGs out there. It received rave reviews, and while the future of the game’s universe is pretty uncertain amidst some behind-the-scenes drama, the legacy of the game is currently cemented. We unpack what makes this game so distinctive and impactful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astro Bot, sequel to Astro’s Playroom, came without much fanfare but absolutely surprised the gaming world with its charming characters and overall fun vibes. We unpack the game’s success and what makes it so fun and appealing, as well as look at the state of platformers now, and whether there is still room for the genre (Nintendo aside) among gamers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Portable consoles or handhelds have always had a place in the gaming scene, but their popularity has increased even more now, especially with Nintendo Switch and its hybrid nature making the format more accessible and palatable to a wider audience than ever. That has also driven the demand for more powerful handhelds too, leading to consoles like Valve Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, as well as many others, entering the market. Does this mean that portable gaming is becoming...

Tokyo Game Show is the event that gamers look forward to in September and KKP’s Content Director, Jonathan Leo was there to check out what’s hot and worth keeping an eye on in the future. He shared what he saw there, as well as wrapped up the month’s biggest news, including that eye-watering PlayStation 5 Pro price and Nintendo and The Pokémon Company suing Pocket Pair for Palworld’s patent infringement. We also spoke about games that were released this month, including Yars Rising, The...

Two weeks after its launch, Concord, Sony’s supposed answer to Blizzard’s Overwatch franchise, was taken offline due to the extremely low player count and poor sales. The signs were there early on, but the publisher’s failure to recognise and do something about it led to the game’s extremely short lifespan. We unpack what went wrong for this 5v5 live service hero shooter and reflect on what Sony and developer Firewalk Studios could have done to fix, or even mitigate this. Image credit:...

It’s one of the fastest selling games of all time, selling 18 million copies two weeks after its release, but beyond the numbers and the overall hype, is Black Myth: Wukong a good game? Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com gives his thoughts on the game, shares some insights on Game Science, a developer that, prior to Black Myth: Wukong, was relatively unknown, and talks about the potential impact of this game to small developers in the region and across the world. See...

Game Science’s Black Myth: Wukong has been receiving attention from the wider world after its release recently, and while it’s still too early for us to do our full review of the game, BFM’s Najman Maliki has spent some time playing it to give us his impressions of Black Myth: Wukong. He joins us to share his ongoing thoughts, as well as some words of caution for casual gamers looking to give this game a try. Hint: this game is challenging! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a packed month for August as the gaming scene once again delivers on multiple fronts. Gamescom dominated the month with a plethora of announcements, including Borderlands 4, Dying Light: The Beast, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, and many other titles. We highlight some of them, as well as cover other news that popped up throughout the month, including Balatro selling 2 million copies, and Sea of Thieves, a Microsoft game, hitting 1 million sales on PS5. August also saw the release of...

In conjunction with World Senior Citizen’s Day that falls on the 21st of August every year, GGWP speaks to three senior gamers that are trying to challenge the perception that seniors can’t game or don't really understand them. Trish Lim, Nahar Johari and Philip Tang picked up gaming to try something new and different in their lives, and have now been bitten by the gaming bug. They play Counter Strike and Valorant together and connect with other gamers, young and old alike. They join us on...

After the resounding and ongoing success of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, Hoyoverse is back with Zenless Zone Zero, an action RPG that has high production values and combat system that’s simple, but has been compared to luminaries like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. But despite all the talk, does Zenless Zone Zero’s identity as a free-to-play game deter it from being a good franchise? Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com joins us to give his take on the game and answer all...

CtrlD Studio, an indie game development studio based in Sarawak, started their voyage in the gaming industry in an unconventional way. Their final year project at university, Ano: Journeys Through Tattoos, blew up and was celebrated in the indie gaming circuit. However, upon graduation, they initially strayed away from the industry, before realising that making video games is indeed their true calling. So, they've returned and are now in the midst of creating a new tower defense shooter...

Microsoft’s decision to increase the price of its popular subscription service, Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass did not go down well with gamers, especially as it also involves taking away day one access for new releases. That news dominated this month’s headlines, alongside the closure of Humble Games and many more. Kakuchopurei.com’s content director, Jonathan Leo gives us a lowdown of what happened in July, and also speaks about the games that were released this month, including...

From connecting indie developers to industry mentors to hosting mock game pitches, Xbox Game Camp Asia was held recently from 20th February - 19th April 2024 with two strong goals: to empower people from traditionally marginalised communities and underrepresented youths to realise their potential in the gaming industry and to grow gaming communities around the world. This week, we look at the camp and its impact from several angles through the people involved - Xbox Global Expansion Lead Chia...

Sir_Cloud is a name that’s becoming more synonymous with the local and regional esports scene, but prior to making a name for himself in the industry that he’s highly passionate about, Andrew Cheong lived a life in the corporate world, gaming occasionally on the side. When the pandemic hit, he lost his job, and went to a very dark place. But the gaming world, and esports specifically, provided a refuge for him that soon became a home he’s truly comfortable in. Fresh from releasing a book that...

Shin Megami Tensei may not be as well known as the franchise that spun off from it, the Persona series, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not as great as its more popular brethren. In conjunction with the release of the latest series in the franchise, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, we take a brief look at this niche series, and check out the latest game. Image credit: Nintendo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a packed month as the gaming world focuses on all the major announcements made during the non-E3 month. Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com, Jonathan Leo, joins us to highlight some of the big games and content announced at Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, PC Gaming Show and Nintendo Direct, as well as a quick summary of some of the releases this month. Tune in for a quick recap! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re looking to be spooked, but still long for a retro survival horror vibe that reminds you of the old-school Resident Evil and Silent Hill, check out Crow Country, developed and published by SFB Games. This game is last month’s sleeper hit that delivers on almost all fronts, according to Jonathan Leo from Kakuchopurei.com. He joins us to share his thoughts on the game and why he thinks it’s worth checking out, especially if you’re a fan of the genre. Image credit: PlayStation.blog See...