This year Singapore will finally have her very own Singapore Comic Con! While the name is new, the convention is actually a continuation of the yearly Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention (STGCC), one of Singapore’s top Pop Culture show. We are just two weeks away from the convention which will take place on the 7th and 8th Dec 2019 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo Hall A/B/C from 10am-7pm. Ticketing information can be found here.
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Although the word ‘Toy’ has been taken out from the show name, what’s a Comic Con without toys? Exhibitors will be bringing their latest toy collections to the show. For Star Wars fans, be sure to check out the Star Wars Chess set complete with Princess Leia, Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker.
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Besides the latest pop culture merchandise, fans can look forward to a star-studded line-up, including three-time New York best-selling artist famed for his artwork in graphic novels such as Batman: The Black Mirror series, Mark Simpson or better known as Jock. Alongside Jock, comic book artist and penciller, Greg Capullo will also be present for a special meet & greet session. Fans can also catch a glimpse of pop surrealist, Tara McPherson in action this year.
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A visit to the Good Game Experience (GGXP) area is a must for all gamers. PVP Esports zone will be holding the finals of Singtel’s PVP Campus and Corporate Leagues featuring Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Dota 2 at the area.
From console games to tabletop games, be sure to check out this area to get all your gaming fix. If you are a Pokemon Trading Card gamer, do participate in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Special Event Championship at the Comic Con Pokémon Special Event, by Maxsoft and Project EXT. Register here on their website.
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With so much to do and see, Singapore Comic Con should definitely be on your agenda for your next weekend outing!
SITEX 2019, which will take place from 28th Nov to 1st Dec 2019 at the Singapore Expo, will feature a dedicated gaming zone. Here are some of the things to look out for.
Free Play Area
SITEX is not just about buying gadgets and electronics. At this free play area, you can try your hand at some of the featured games and even stand to win prizes! For example, you can take part in the MSI Gaming Triathlon Challenge 2019, where three separate 1v1 game challenges will be randomly drafted out of a pool of 10 games. These games include golden classics like Tetris and Puzzle Bobble and modern day favourites such as Street Fighter V and the newly released FIFA 20. This make it a fair competition regardless of age.
There will also be an area for retro-gaming. Arcade classics like Columns, Bomberman, Mario Kart, Metal Slug X, and old school “versus” fighting games such as Super Street Fighter II will be available at the area transporting you back to the 80s and 90s. Classic game consoles such as the SEGA Saturn, Nintendo Entertainment System, Neo Geo, and the original PlayStation
Card and Board game enthusiast are not neglected. Gallant Games, a game store in Singapore, will be participating in the exhibition this year. Popular table-top role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer 40,000 will be brought in by Gallant Games.
Upgrade your Gaming Gear
Home-grown gaming chair company Secretlab, now a regular at SITEX, will be at the show again this year. If you need a good gaming chair to go with your gaming rig, you should definitely try out their chairs at their booth.
If you need to upgrade your machine, check out Aftershock PC booth and Dell’s Alienware booth. Dell will be showcasing their latest Alienware Aurora Desktop R9.
For the Creator
East Asia Institute of Management (EASB) and Lionheart Studio, the competition will hold their Battle Arena Competition catered for aspiring artists and design enthusiasts. There will be three competitions namely, Ultimate speed painting, Game Design Prototype and Digital Art Workshop.
The latest Call Of Duty simply titled Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is out now in beta across PS4, Xbox One and PC. PS4 players will be able toXbox get their beta version as early as today (for those who preordered) while the PC and player will have to wait a few days more till 19 Sept.
Do note that the actual game is not out yet till later this year.
Below is the full press release:
CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFAREMULTIPLAYER BETA STARTS TODAY
Weekend 1 Multiplayer Beta Kicks-off on PlayStation 4 Today
Fans on Consoles and PC Can All Play Together in the Crossplay Multiplayer Open Beta Next Weekend, Previewing the Deepest Call of Duty Multiplayer Experience to Date
Singapore, September 13, 2019–Today, the highly-anticipatedCall of Duty®: Modern Warfare®beta* kicks-off for PlayStation 4 fans to get hands-on with an early look of the game’s critically-acclaimed multiplayer. Throughout the weekend, Infinity Ward will be logging valuable feedback and gameplay information ahead of the game’s global launchon October 25.
Following the recentModern Warfare2v2 Gunfight Open Alpha, which was the largest Alpha or Beta inCall of Dutyhistory on PlayStation 4, theModern WarfareBeta will deliver a deeper look at several elements ofModern Warfare’smultiplayer universe, including tight close-quarter 2v2 Gunfight gameplay, traditional 6v6 Multiplayer and large-player count experiences on massive maps featuring a wide array of vehicles. The Beta will expand in Weekend 2 to include all platforms, and for the first time inCall of Dutyhistory, feature crossplay testing as fans across console and PC will be able to play theModern WarfareBeta together prior to next month’s launch.
Winner of the“Best Online Multiplayer” by Game Critics Best of E3 2019,Modern Warfare’sultimate multiplayer playground delivers an action-packed online experience with best-in-class down the barrel gameplay, along with unprecedented depth and variety in gameplay. The Beta test will feature a suite of new multiplayer modes that redefine theCall of Dutysandbox, ranging from the close-quarter frenetic 2v2 Gunfight, up to and including the epic large-scale Ground War mode supporting up to 64 players, night gameplay maps, and the fully immersive Realism mode.
“With Modern Warfare, we’re bringing the gaming community together like never before. Starting with the beta we are going to be soliciting player input and feedback that will help us to polish and refine the Day One experience at launch,” said Patrick Kelly, Creative Director and co-Studio Head, Infinity Ward. “Starting this weekend we’re planning to give players access to a new features and maps each day. Then next weekend, we will introduce crossplay, enabling players to connect with friends and other gamers across platforms. We are also planning to expose more new content and ways to play in the second weekend. In all, we can’t wait for the community to jump in both weekends.”
Players will have two weekends to join in on the fun, with new content and playlists rolling out throughout the beta.
PlayStation 4 Exclusive Beta – Weekend 1
September 13 – 17(Open Beta, PlayStation 4)
Beta featuring crossplay testing – Weekend 2
September 20 – 21(Early Access, PC and Xbox One; Open Beta, PlayStation 4)
September 22 – 24(Open Beta, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One)
While the beta is just a portion of the overallModern Warfaremultiplayer offering,Call of Duty: Modern Warfareoffers a unified narrative experience across all modes of play, including the thrilling single player story campaign and the all-new Special Ops co-op mode accessible to all skill levels.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is scheduled for release globally October 25th on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The title features a fully-optimized PC version, developed in partnership with Beenox, which will be available exclusively on Battle.net®, Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming platform. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is published by Activision, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) with development led by award-winning developer, Infinity Ward, and additional development support from Beenox, High-Moon Studios and Raven Software.
