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Monster Hunter Wilds Gets a Permanent Price Cut in August — New Gold Edition Revealed

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If you’ve been holding off on Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom has just made August the month to pull the trigger. The publisher announced on 14 July that the base game will receive a permanent price reduction from 4 August 2026 — no sale, no time limit, just a lower price going forward — alongside an overhaul of its digital edition lineup.

Monster Hunter Wilds open world environment with hunter in feathered armour
Image courtesy of Capcom

Monster Hunter Wilds Price Cut: How Much Are We Talking?

Capcom has confirmed the permanent price reduction but has not disclosed exact new pricing for most markets ahead of the 4 August changeover — so we’ll know the full regional picture (including the SGD price on Steam and the PlayStation Store) once the switch flips. What we do know: in Japan, the base game drops from ¥8,990 to ¥4,990 — a cut of roughly 45%. Industry sources covering other markets are quoting a similar ballpark reduction globally, which would bring the current US$69.99 / £64.99 standard price down significantly. Keep an eye on your preferred storefront from 4 August for the confirmed SGD figure.

The timing makes sense. Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February 2025 to huge sales but received a mixed critical reception — strong on spectacle and scale, shakier on performance at launch and endgame depth. Patches over the past year have addressed many of those criticisms, and with the Ascendance expansion bringing G-rank content in 2027, Capcom clearly wants to grow the player base before that drop arrives.

Monster Hunter Wilds – Launch Trailer — via Monster Hunter on YouTube

What Editions Are Changing on 4 August?

Alongside the base-game price cut, Capcom is streamlining its digital lineup. Three existing editions go off sale on 3 August at 5 PM PDT (4 August 8 AM SGT):

  • Monster Hunter Wilds Deluxe Edition
  • Monster Hunter Wilds Premium Deluxe Edition
  • Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic DLC Pass

Replacing them from 4 August are three new options:

  • Monster Hunter Wilds (Standard Edition) — base game at the new reduced price
  • Monster Hunter Wilds Gold Edition — bundles the base game with the Cosmetic DLC Collection (all currently available cosmetic packs), offering the most complete package in a single purchase
  • Cosmetic DLC Collection — all cosmetic packs together, for players who already own the base game
  • Extras Cosmetic DLC Pack — a selection of previously standalone cosmetic DLC
Monster Hunter Wilds combat against a large beast
Image courtesy of Capcom

Should Singapore Players Wait Until August 4?

If you haven’t bought Monster Hunter Wilds yet, yes — waiting three weeks makes clear financial sense. The base game will be permanently cheaper, the edition lineup is simpler, and if you want all the cosmetics in one go, the Gold Edition gives you that cleanly. There’s no benefit to buying at the current price before August 4 unless you need access right now.

If you already own Wilds and have been eyeing the DLC cosmetics, check whether the new Cosmetic DLC Collection or Gold Edition upgrade path works out cheaper than buying items you’re missing individually — pricing details will be live on storefronts from 4 August.

Monster Hunter Wilds desert oasis biome with wildlife
Image courtesy of Capcom

Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Check your regional Monster Hunter storefront from 4 August for the updated SGD pricing. For more game news for Singapore players, stay tuned to GameTrader.SG.

Game News, Manga Anime

The Splatoon Raiders Manga Launches in CoroCoro Today — Hinodeya Returns One Week Before the Game

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Today in Japan, Sankichi Hinodeya begins a new chapter in the Splatoon manga story. The July issue of Shogakukan’s CoroCoro Comics — on shelves from 15 July 2026 — launches the Splatoon Raiders manga, a tie-in adaptation of Nintendo’s single-player spin-off game that arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 just eight days later, on 23 July.

Hinodeya Returns to CoroCoro

Sankichi Hinodeya is the artist and writer behind the original Splatoon manga series, which ran for 16 volumes in CoroCoro Comics from 2015 and was later extended as Splatoon 3: Splatlands. That run went on hiatus in April 2026 — and now Hinodeya is back with a new serialised adaptation tailored to the Raiders storyline. According to Anime News Network, the manga will expand the game’s lore, introduce new side characters, and dramatise key gameplay beats in Hinodeya’s signature action-comedy style.

Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay screenshot — the mechanic protagonist on Spirhalite Islands
Image courtesy of Nintendo

A Beloved Series for Singapore Fans

The original Splatoon manga has a strong following in Singapore. Kinokuniya Orchard and major bookshops have stocked it in both its Japanese and English editions for years, and the English translation by Viz Media has run to over a dozen volumes. Viz Media also published six volumes of Splatoon 3: Splatlands, with the most recent arriving in April 2026. Singapore readers picking up the series in English are already well-placed for the Raiders manga when the English edition eventually arrives — though Viz has not yet announced a volume schedule or confirmed date for Splatoon Raiders.

Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 — Deep Cut trio Shiver Frye Big Man in the Spirhalite Islands
Image courtesy of Nintendo

What the Raiders Manga Covers

The adaptation follows the game’s central adventure: a player-mechanic protagonist teams up with Shiver, Frye, and Big Man — the trio from Deep Cut — to explore the treasure-laden Spirhalite Islands, take on waves of hostile Salmonids, and uncover the archipelago’s secrets. Hinodeya’s style suits the material well: the Splatoon manga series has always balanced slapstick comedy with genuine energy during ink-battle sequences, and the Raiders set-up of a ragtag crew hunting treasure across a mysterious island chain gives plenty to work with.

Splatoon Raiders – Announcement Trailer & More – Nintendo Switch 2 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

The Game: Splatoon Raiders on Switch 2, 23 July

As we covered when the game was announced, Splatoon Raiders is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launching on 23 July 2026. Unlike the mainline Splatoon titles, it is primarily a single-player adventure — though co-op play for up to four is supported locally and online. Players customise their mechanic character, build gadgets, and raid the Spirhalite Islands for treasure across three difficulty modes (Tourist, Raider, Survivalist). The game also introduces HDR support to the Splatoon series for the first time, and leverages the Switch 2’s GameChat for multiplayer sessions.

Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 gameplay — Salmonid boss fight on Spirhalite Islands
Image courtesy of Nintendo

English Edition and Where to Find It in Singapore

The Splatoon Raiders manga is launching exclusively in Japanese inside CoroCoro Comics. An English edition from Viz Media is expected — the publisher has handled all previous Splatoon manga volumes for the English market — but no volume release schedule or confirmed date has been announced yet. Singapore readers who want to follow it as it serialises can pick up the monthly CoroCoro Comics magazine as a Japanese import through Kinokuniya or online import services. A compiled volume release in English typically follows the Japanese run by six to twelve months.

Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Switch 2 physical game box art
Image courtesy of Nintendo

Browse our coverage of manga and anime for more on what SG fans are reading and watching right now.

Game News, Travel

JR East Pokémon Stamp Rally 2026 Starts Tomorrow — Your Tokyo Guide

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The JR East Pokémon Stamp Rally is back — and this year, Pokémon’s 30th anniversary turns it into something special. Starting Thursday, 16 July, fans in Tokyo can ride the trains, collect stamps at 36 stations across the network, and walk away with exclusive prizes unavailable anywhere else. For Singapore families heading to Japan this school holiday season, the timing could not be better.

What Is the Pokémon Stamp Rally?

An annual summer tradition in Tokyo, the stamp rally is run in collaboration with JR East — Japan’s largest commuter-rail operator. Participants pick up a free stamp booklet at a major station, then travel the network collecting character stamps at each participating stop. Complete a course and present your booklet at the goal counter to claim a limited-quantity prize on a first-come-first-served basis. This year the rally runs from 16 July to 31 August 2026, with prize exchanges accepted through 1 September.

JR East Pokémon Stamp Rally 2026 participating station map Greater Tokyo
Image courtesy of JR East

2026 Theme: 30 Years of Starters

Pokémon’s 30th anniversary gives this year’s rally a bigger scope than usual. Stamps and prizes pull from the full franchise history, featuring starter Pokémon from every mainline generation — Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle through to the newest — alongside Captain Pikachu (star of the current TV anime), Koraidon and Miraidon from Scarlet and Violet, and newer anime faces Masqueranda and Weenibal. Pokémon-branded train wraps will also run on three of Tokyo’s busiest lines from August: Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, and Chuo Line Rapid.

Four Courses — Four Sets of Prizes

6-Station Course

Collect stamps from any 6 of the 36 participating stations and head to the goal counter near Oimachi Station. Rewards include a Captain Pikachu collectible figure from the Pokémon Frienda prize machine, a ticket-style commemorative sticker, and a Captain Pikachu sun visor — ideal for a Tokyo summer.

JR East Pokémon Stamp Rally 2026 6-station course prizes Captain Pikachu
Image courtesy of JR East

9-Station Course

A fixed nine-station route spotlights starter Pokémon — one per station, with a choice of stamp at each stop. The goal counter is at Tokyo Station. Complete it for a special starter Pokémon neck strap spanning every generation.

JR East Pokémon Stamp Rally 2026 9-station course prize neck strap
Image courtesy of JR East

36-Station Course

The full challenge: collect stamps at all 35 JR East stations and 1 Tokyo Monorail station on the list. Redeem the completed booklet at Tokyo Station for a limited-edition rally key ring exclusive to the 2026 event.

Shinkansen Course

Travelling beyond Greater Tokyo? Seven bullet-train stations across the Tohoku and Shinetsu regions also carry stamps. Finish the Shinkansen course for a dual-sided Koraidon and Miraidon medal made for the 30th anniversary.

Pokémon Trains and Photo Spots

Riding the Pokémon-wrapped trains is half the fun — and you can never quite predict which platform one will pull into. From August, special liveries appear on the Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, and Chuo Line Rapid services. Dedicated photo spots are set up at Tokyo Station, Waters Takeshiba, and the Oimachi Tracks business park. Waters Takeshiba also hosts a unique layered stamp experience where four overlapping designs combine into a single picture, plus a Honda Koraidon display on the ground floor.

JR East Pokémon stamp rally 2026 Pokémon-wrapped train livery Yamanote Keihin-Tohoku Chuo
Image courtesy of JR East

Captain Pikachu Meet-and-Greet

A free Captain Pikachu character meet-and-greet is scheduled at two venues — advance reservation is required and no same-day slots are available.

  • Oimachi Tracks: 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 July
  • Waters Takeshiba: 1, 8, 15, 22 August

Up to four guests per group; 15 groups per session across four daily sessions. The reservation window for Waters Takeshiba opens 27 July at noon JST (11:00 AM SGT) through 29 July at noon. Full booking details are on the official JR East event site (Japanese).

JR East Pokémon Stamp Rally 2026 deluxe special stamp book with Pokémon pass case
Image courtesy of JR East

How to Participate — Tips for Singapore Visitors

Getting started requires nothing more than showing up at a major JR East station from 16 July and picking up a free stamp booklet at the dedicated desk. Your existing IC card or Suica — the same card you use to get around Tokyo — is all you need to hop between stations. A JR Pass also covers Shinkansen course stations.

If you want something more substantial to keep, a deluxe edition stamp booklet bundled with a Pokémon-themed pass case is available at NewDays convenience stores inside JR East stations for ¥2,420 (roughly S$21) while stocks last.

Prizes are limited and distributed first-come-first-served at the goal counter, so if the 36-station challenge is on the list, build a dedicated station-hopping day early in the rally rather than saving it for the final weeks of August. All prizes must be redeemed by 1 September 2026.

Looking for more Japan trip ideas? Browse our travel guides for Singapore gamers.

Game News

Denshattack! Launches Tomorrow on Switch 2, PS5 and Steam

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Tomorrow, Tuesday 15 July, is the day Denshattack! stops teasing and hits the tracks for real. Developed by Undercoders and published by Fireshine Games, it is the kind of game that resists a one-line pitch: imagine Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, except your board is an entire gravity-defying train and the backdrop is a neon Japanese dystopia built from the bones of the Dreamcast era.

Trick Your Train Through Dystopian Japan

Denshattack! puts you in the boots of Emi Araki, a 19-year-old ramen delivery driver who stumbles into the underground world of Denshattackers — rebels who pull skateboard-style stunts on trains to resist the Miraidō Corporation, a shadowy megacorp that has sealed the ultra-rich inside protective urban domes while the rest of Japan runs wild outside.

The gameplay is pure arcade satisfaction: ollie, kickflip, grind, and chain manuals across 60+ stages roaming through recognisable Japanese regions — Kyushu, Osaka, Tokyo, Hokkaido — before spilling into fantastical set pieces that defy geography entirely. Boss battles escalate from eccentric to completely unhinged, each drawing from regional gang culture to keep the surprises coming.

Denshattack! train riding a pink looping track through a surreal landscape
Image courtesy of Fireshine Games

Watch the Official Trailer

Denshattack! — Creator Reveal Trailer via Fireshine Games on YouTube

A Soundtrack Worth the Ticket Alone

The music is one of Denshattack!’s genuine standout credentials. Undercoders brought in Tee Lopes — the composer behind the Sonic Mania soundtrack and a go-to name for that electric Y2K arcade energy — alongside Richard Jacques and SEGA veteran vocalist Takenobu Mitsuyoshi. The full game ships with both English and Japanese voice acting, and the aesthetic sits squarely in Dreamcast territory: if Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi had a train-obsessed little sibling, Denshattack! would be it.

Denshattack! yellow train bursting through a manga-style speed lines effect
Image courtesy of Fireshine Games

Where to Play — and How to Get In Free First

Denshattack! launches tomorrow across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. For Singapore Xbox subscribers it arrives as a Day One Xbox Game Pass addition (Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers), which is the easiest entry point if you are already on the service.

A free demo is live right now on Steam and on Switch 2 if you want to feel the trick system before committing. The demo has earned Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam — a rare signal for a pre-launch build. Check the Steam store page for SGD pricing.

Denshattack! customised yellow train racing along gold tracks with a giant boss looming
Image courtesy of Fireshine Games

For fans of the Japan-culture aesthetic, the Y2K arcade soundtrack, or just anyone who bounced off Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and wants the same energy at a faster pace — Denshattack! looks like a strong bet. Keep an eye on Game News for first impressions once the review embargo lifts at launch tomorrow.

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MOTHER 3 × G-Shock DW-5600: 20th Anniversary Watch Lottery Opens 17 July

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Twenty years after MOTHER 3’s GBA release, Hobonichi has unveiled the third instalment in its ongoing MOTHER × G-Shock collaboration series — and this one is built entirely around the game’s most emotionally loaded image: the sunflower field from Chapter 6. Lottery applications open in Japan on 17 July 2026, and Singapore collectors who want one will need to move fast.

MOTHER 3 x G-Shock DW-5600 dial close-up showing MOTHER 3 logo and yellow case
Image courtesy of Hobonichi MOTHER Project

The Watch: Everything Yellow, Everything Intentional

The base model is the Casio G-Shock DW-5600 — the original square silhouette that most G-Shock fans consider the purest expression of the line. Hobonichi has dressed it in a vivid sunflower yellow that references the himawaribatake (sunflower field) scene in MOTHER 3’s Chapter 6, one of the most heartbreaking moments in JRPG history.

The dial carries the MOTHER 3 logo in the lower half of the face, with a red accent ring framing the display — a subtle echo of the MOTHER series’ trademark earthiness. Around the case, a gold-coloured protector adds a premium touch not seen on earlier entries in the collaboration series. The watch case measures 48.9 × 42.8 × 14.8 mm and carries G-Shock’s standard shock resistance and 20-bar water resistance. The back cover is engraved with 「ぽてんしゃる！」 — “Potential!” — a signature MOTHER 3 expression.

MOTHER 3 G-Shock DW-5600 backlight activated showing pixel art sunflower field
Image courtesy of Hobonichi MOTHER Project

The Hidden Detail: Light It Up

Press the light button and the DW-5600’s LED backlight reveals a pixel-art sunflower field in vivid red — the himawaribatake rendered in retro dot-art, glowing through the translucent face of the watch. It is the kind of secret that rewards the wearer rather than the observer, which feels very MOTHER in spirit.

The resin band features Doseiisan (Mr. Saturn) characters embossed into the rubber — the round, doe-eyed creatures who became one of the series’ most beloved mascots. The watch ships in a special sunflower-themed tin case, and everything about the packaging leans into the game’s bittersweet warmth.

Lifestyle shot of MOTHER 3 G-Shock watch worn alongside MOTHER 3 plushies including Doseisan and Ultimate Chimera
Image courtesy of Hobonichi MOTHER Project

Part of a Bigger 20th Anniversary Push

The G-Shock watch is the centrepiece of a broader wave of MOTHER 3 20th anniversary merchandise from Hobonichi, the company run by MOTHER series creator Shigesato Itoi. Earlier this year the Hobonichi MOTHER Project released anniversary items including a plush of the Ultimate Chimera — the game’s notoriously terrifying creature — as well as a square tote and anniversary posters. The full 20th anniversary merch collection is documented on Hobonichi’s official site (Japanese).

This is the third G-Shock collaboration in the MOTHER series. The first used a GW-M5610 base (2021–22), the second brought a GW-6900 in MOTHER Red (2024), and now the DW-5600 takes on MOTHER 3’s identity in sunflower yellow. Each one has sold out quickly on lottery.

Model wearing the yellow MOTHER 3 x G-Shock DW-5600 watch on their wrist
Image courtesy of Hobonichi MOTHER Project

How Singapore Fans Can Enter the Lottery

The watch is a Japan-only lottery item sold exclusively through Hobonichi’s online store MOTHER no Omise (Japanese). There is no confirmed international shipping or SG retail availability — you will need a Japan forwarding or proxy service to enter and receive the item.

  • Lottery opens: 17 July 2026, 11:00 AM JST (10:00 AM SGT)
  • Lottery closes: 30 July 2026, 11:00 AM JST (10:00 AM SGT)
  • Price: ¥19,800 (tax included) — roughly S$190 at current rates, before shipping and proxy fees
  • Base model: G-Shock DW-5600
  • Where to apply: Hobonichi MOTHER Project shop (Japanese)

Physical samples are on display at Hobonichi’s TOBICHI Tokyo space (Kanda, Chiyoda-ku) from 14 to 29 July if you happen to be in Japan. Given the track record of the previous two MOTHER × G-Shock releases, demand will likely far exceed supply. Have your proxy or forwarding service account set up before 17 July. For more gaming and pop-culture collectible news, browse our Game News section.

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Kingdom Hearts 25th Anniversary Panel Set for D23 2026 — SG Watch Guide

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Disney has officially locked in a dedicated Kingdom Hearts panel at D23 2026 — and with Kingdom Hearts IV actively in development for Nintendo Switch 2, this is the event Singapore fans need on their calendar right now.

The session, titled “Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts,” is set for Saturday, 15 August at 4:30–5:30 PM PDT at the Backlot Stage of the Anaheim Convention Center. For Singapore fans, that converts to Sunday, 16 August, 7:30–8:30 AM SGT — an early alarm, but one worth setting.

Kingdom Hearts IV Sora close-up with Goofy and a kaiju shadow looming behind
Image courtesy of Square Enix

What Is the “Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts” Panel?

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event runs 14–16 August 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Disney’s official description frames the panel as “a journey through light and darkness as we commemorate 25 years of Kingdom Hearts,” promising insights from the series’ creative minds and voice cast, and exploring how the franchise united Disney, Pixar, and Square Enix into one sprawling saga.

No specific new game announcement has been confirmed in the panel listing — but with KH IV footage debuted at the June 2026 Nintendo Direct and Kingdom Hearts IV marked as coming to Switch 2, the franchise is in its most active period in years. A release window, a new trailer, or a Disney worlds reveal would all be reasonable expectations for a dedicated 25th-anniversary showcase.

Kingdom Hearts IV Gameplay Revealed — and It Looks Different

Kingdom Hearts IV gameplay: Sora fights enemies at a neon-lit Shibuya-style urban crosswalk
Image courtesy of Square Enix

At the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct, Square Enix unveiled the first real gameplay look at Kingdom Hearts IV. Sora now operates in Quadratum — a grittier, hyper-realistic city that evokes Tokyo’s Shibuya district, complete with rain-slicked intersections, kaiju-scale encounters, and a Command Menu that veterans will recognise immediately. It is a striking stylistic departure from the colourful cartoon worlds of previous entries.

KH IV is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — but no release date has been announced, which is part of why every new reveal, panel, and event now carries so much weight.

KINGDOM HEARTS IV – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

The KH Collection Lands on Switch 2 in October

Kingdom Hearts IV: Sora unleashing a golden Keyblade attack in a rainy urban setting at night
Image courtesy of Square Enix

While the wait for KH IV continues, Square Enix is already bringing the classic trilogy to Switch 2. Kingdom Hearts Collection [I ~ III] arrives on 8 October 2026 as a native Switch 2 release — covering KH1, Chain of Memories, KH2, 358/2 Days, Birth by Sleep, and Dream Drop Distance in one package. Players who previously purchased the cloud version on the original Switch will receive a 50% discount on the upgrade.

That is a significant amount of lore to get through before KH IV arrives, and for Singapore Switch 2 owners, it is all available through the local eShop without region restrictions.

What Singapore Fans Should Watch For

Sora and Goofy in a cutscene from Kingdom Hearts III
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Tetsuya Nomura’s anniversary message earlier this year specifically mentioned the team “working hard for the 25th anniversary” — a signal that D23 is not just a retrospective celebration. Whether the panel delivers a KH IV release window, new world announcements, or something else entirely, it is the biggest scheduled Kingdom Hearts moment of 2026.

D23 panels have historically been streamed online. Monitor the official D23 website and the Kingdom Hearts official site for confirmed streaming details as August approaches. Check our gaming news — we will cover whatever Square Enix reveals on the day.

Game News

GTA Online: The Kortz Center Heist Is Live Today — Art Theft on PS5, Xbox, and PC

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GTA Online: The Kortz Center Heist official key art
Image courtesy of Rockstar Games

Rockstar has opened the vault. The Kortz Center Heist — GTA Online’s blockbuster summer 2026 update — went live this morning on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC as part of Title Update 1.73. As we covered when the update was first announced, this is the biggest new heist to hit GTA Online in years, and Singapore players can jump in right now.

What Is the Kortz Center Heist?

The Kortz Center art gallery exterior in GTA Online
Image courtesy of Rockstar Games

The Kortz Center is Los Santos’ most prestigious cultural space — a Pacific Bluffs gallery packed with high-value artwork, tight security, and no shortage of cameras. Your job: team up with the mysterious art dealer Mr. Faber and his chief fixer Raf De Angelis, scout the building without raising any alarms, then pull off the cleanest heist in Los Santos history.

The approach is fully flexible. Go it alone or build a crew of up to three — the game scales challenge and payouts to your squad size. Rockstar is rotating in three new target paintings every week, so there’s a reason to keep coming back well after your first clean run.

The Art Studio: Your New Heist HQ

The Art Studio property upgrade in GTA Online for The Kortz Center Heist
Image courtesy of Rockstar Games

Getting into the heist takes more than just showing up at the gallery. You’ll first need to own a Prix Luxury Mansion and purchase the new Art Studio expansion. This becomes your planning hub: your in-house counterfeiter produces duplicate paintings that slot into the Kortz Center walls while the originals end up in your hands.

If you own a Mansion and played GTA Online before July 13, you’re already ahead — Rockstar credited eligible players with a free Annihilator Stealth helicopter and a GTA$1,000,000 discount on the Art Studio upgrade as part of the Fine Art Collector pre-launch programme. Everyone who played online during that window also received GTA$500,000 and a free Benefactor Turreted Limo.

Scope It, Fake It, Take It

Art counterfeiting underway inside the GTA Online Art Studio
Image courtesy of Rockstar Games

The heist unfolds in stages. First, you head to the Kortz Center itself — stroll among the exhibits like any other visitor, discreetly photograph the target paintings without alerting security, and map your getaway routes. Then it’s back to the Art Studio to lock in your approach — quiet infiltration, all-guns-blazing, or something in between. Each week’s initial painting sale carries the best payout, so timing matters.

The full scope of rewards is still being discovered by the community, but the setup rivals the scale of past GTA Online marquee heists like Cayo Perico and the Diamond Casino.

New Vehicle and What Else Is In the Update

Title Update 1.73 also adds the Grotti Veleno GT, a new Super-class sports car, with GTA+ subscribers getting one week of exclusive early access from today. Rockstar Mission Creator also received improvements in this patch.

Context worth keeping in mind: with GTA VI confirmed for 19 November 2026, The Kortz Center Heist is shaping up to be among GTA Online’s final major story DLC additions before Rockstar’s full attention shifts to the new game. If you’ve been meaning to get back in, this is the send-off worth logging in for.

The update is available now — download sizes are 1.9 GB on PS5 and 5.1 GB on Xbox Series X|S. For more game news, check our latest coverage.

Source: Rockstar Games Newswire

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Moss: The Forgotten Relic — VR Classics Come to PS5, Switch 2 and PC on 16 July

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If you missed the Moss games when they were PS VR exclusives, Thursday is your second chance. Moss: The Forgotten Relic — developer Polyarc’s all-in-one reimagining of both Moss and Moss: Book II — launches on 16 July 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam at US$19.99 (roughly S$27).

Moss: The Forgotten Relic | Announcement Trailer — via Polyarc Games on YouTube

What Is Moss: The Forgotten Relic?

Moss (2018) and Moss: Book II (2022) were among the highest-rated PlayStation VR titles of their generation, collecting over 160 awards and nominations between them. They starred Quill, a small but determined mouse hero, and leaned hard into the “Twofold” mechanic: you simultaneously control Quill through the storybook world and play “the Reader,” a guardian spirit who physically interacts with the environment — rotating platforms, clearing obstacles, nudging enemies — from an overhead perspective. The result was an adventure that felt uniquely intimate in VR.

Quill the mouse exploring ancient ruins in Moss: The Forgotten Relic
Image courtesy of Polyarc

The Forgotten Relic collects both titles — plus the Twilight Garden DLC — into a single release. Buying one game now gets you the entire Quill story arc. At roughly S$27 for the complete package, that is a reasonable ask even if you have no nostalgia for the originals.

From VR to Everyone’s Living Room

Adapting a first-person VR game for a flatscreen is a non-trivial problem: the physical sense of peering into a tiny diorama world is exactly what made Moss work. Polyarc has rebuilt the camera system entirely for flatscreen play — replacing the fixed VR viewpoint with a new “Smart Follow” system designed to keep Quill readable and the environments cinematic on a TV or laptop screen.

Puzzle-solving in the ancient fallen kingdom in Moss: The Forgotten Relic
Image courtesy of Polyarc

New cutscenes have been crafted specifically for this version, and controls have been reworked for conventional gamepads. Visuals are enhanced across the board. If you own the original Moss on Steam or PS VR, note that The Forgotten Relic is a separate purchase — not a patch to existing library copies.

What Exactly Is in the Package?

  • Moss — the original storybook adventure through the Forgotten Forest and beyond
  • Moss: Book II — the sequel that expanded Quill’s world with new factions, mechanics, and a darker tone
  • Twilight Garden DLC — previously a PS VR exclusive bonus chapter, now bundled in
Combat encounter in Moss: The Forgotten Relic featuring Quill and a boss enemy
Image courtesy of Polyarc

An optional “skip combat” accessibility feature is also included — a welcome addition that lets players who are here for the puzzles and story move through fights without getting stuck.

Where Singapore Gamers Can Pick It Up

Moss: The Forgotten Relic will be available digitally from 16 July across the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, and Steam at US$19.99 (approximately S$27 — your storefront will show the local converted price). The PC version is also Steam Deck Verified. No physical edition has been announced. If you are on the fence, a free demo is already live on Steam so you can sample the opening chapter before committing.

Quill navigating a lush environment in Moss: The Forgotten Relic
Image courtesy of Polyarc

“For a long time, we’ve wanted more people to have the chance to experience Quill’s story,” Polyarc said when the game was announced. With two full games, the DLC, enhanced visuals, and a reworked camera all in one download at under S$30, that goal looks well within reach. Check out more game releases and news on GameTrader.

Game News, Manga Anime

Prince of Tennis Romance Remasters Hit Switch 2 and PC on 30 July — Now in English

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Two of the most beloved Prince of Tennis romance games from 2005 are finally coming back, and this time they are heading west. The Prince of Tennis II: Sweet School Festival ♡−40 and more… and The Prince of Tennis II: Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡game~ both launch on 30 July 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam — fully remastered, and newly available in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

For fans across Singapore and Southeast Asia who grew up watching the anime on TV or reading the manga, this is long overdue. The original games were Japan-only PS2 releases; outside Japan you could only admire them from afar. That changes in two weeks.

Sweet School Festival Remastered – Release Date Trailer — via Konami on YouTube

School Festival or Deserted Island? Two Games, One Summer

Sweet School Festival and Doki Doki Survival combined key visual
Image courtesy of Konami Digital Entertainment

The two games put you in very different situations — and that’s the point. In Sweet School Festival, you are living the full school-festival experience surrounded by more than 40 tennis princes from rival schools. Think cultural stalls, drama rehearsals, and heart-racing moments in between. In Doki Doki Survival, a plane detour strands you and a group of fan-favourite characters on a tropical island, kicking off a survival-meets-romance story where the stakes feel just a little higher than finding the right club room.

Both are otome visual novels with fully voiced scenarios in Japanese and date events unique to each character. The Prince of Tennis II cast covers ten schools and dozens of iconic rivals, so whichever game you pick, there are plenty of princes to spend your time with.

What the Remaster Actually Adds

Sweet School Festival remaster gameplay screenshot — character performing on stage at the school festival
Image courtesy of Konami Digital Entertainment

Both remasters get newly drawn high-resolution illustrations, and you can freely toggle between the original PS2-era artwork and the redrawn scenes — a thoughtful touch for anyone who wants nostalgia alongside the upgrade. Some event CGs also have subtle animation added to them in the new version.

On Nintendo Switch 2, the games run at full-screen high resolution with shorter load times and mouse support, plus an exclusive Game Share feature that lets you create and share short mini-dramas using in-game characters. The interface has been overhauled with a cleaner map and navigation system, and character affinity comments change based on how far your relationship has progressed.

Doki Doki Survival Remaster Release Date Trailer — via KONAMI公式 on YouTube
Doki Doki Survival remaster — two characters in an outdoor tropical scene
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Doki Doki Survival remaster — in-game visual novel dialogue scene at night
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Asia Gets a Physical Edition — and Japan Gets the Full Collector’s Set

Sweet School Festival Limited Edition contents — t-shirt, acrylic panel, sticker set, clear file, and Nintendo Switch physical copy
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Regional fans will be glad to know that Asia is getting physical Nintendo Switch editions of both titles alongside the global digital release. Japan’s limited edition sets, available at 15,400 yen each, include the physical game, a special staff t-shirt, an acrylic panel, a sticker set, and a clear file — plus digital bonus content. Specific Asia edition contents are to be confirmed closer to release.

For everyone else, digital pre-orders are live now on the Nintendo eShop and Steam. Each title is priced at US$49.99 (SGD equivalent to be confirmed by Konami at launch). Existing Switch owners who later upgrade to a Switch 2 can use the Upgrade Pass to access the Switch 2 Edition features.

Language support — English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese text alongside the original Japanese voice track — means Singapore players can dive straight in without any workarounds. If you have been waiting more than two decades for an officially localised way to romance your favourite Seigaku, Hyoutei, or Rikkai rivals, 30 July is your day.

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