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30 Years of Pokémon Box Art in One Collection: Game Package Merch Drops at Pokémon Center Online Today

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Thirty years ago, a pair of cartridges called Pocket Monsters Red and Green launched in Japan and quietly changed pop culture forever. To mark the occasion, The Pokémon Company has released one of its most ambitious merchandise lines yet — a collection of products designed around the box art of every major mainline Pokémon game ever made, covering the full run from 1996’s Pokémon Red and Green right through to last year’s Pokémon LEGENDS: Z-A. The goods went live at Pokémon Center Online Japan on 18 June 2026 at 10am JST (that’s 9am SGT, so some of us may already be placing orders).

Pokémon 30th anniversary game package collection products
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

What Is the Pokémon Game Package Collection?

The line, officially called the Pokémon Game Package Collection, spans 39 major Pokémon game releases — every mainline title, both paired versions and the Legends games. The designs are based on the Japanese box art, which matters to collectors: Pokémon Green, the Japan-exclusive twin to Red that never received an international release, appears in its own right here rather than being swapped out for Pokémon Blue. For Western fans and Singapore collectors who grew up seeing only Red and Blue on shop shelves, that’s a genuinely rare treat.

Everything in the Lineup — and What It Costs

The collection covers six main product types:

  • Package Pins — generation-grouped sets with glitter-edged enamel pins faithfully recreating each box art. Sets run from ¥660 (roughly S$6) for a single-game set like Legends: Z-A up to ¥2,640 (S$24) for the original Red and Green duo.
  • Package Magnet Collection — 3D magnets that replicate the shape, texture and metallic finishes of the actual game boxes, including glitter effects. Capsule-toy format, grouped by era.
  • T-Shirts in Box-Shaped Pouches — ¥3,960 (≈S$36) each, available in M and L. The front features the Pokémon from that game’s box art; the back prints a chronological timeline of every game release. The pouch itself is shaped like the game’s original software packaging.
  • Package Cap & Sacoche (Shoulder Bag) — Both ¥2,970 (≈S$27). The cap and bag are designed as canvases to display your pins — attach your collection and wear it.
  • Package & Game Card Keychain Collection — ¥400 (≈S$4) capsule toys featuring true-to-life miniature cartridges and game cards from various eras.
  • Package Pins All Package Collection 1996–2025 — The centrepiece. All 39 game box art pins, arranged in chronological order and displayed in a framed wall piece with a built-in stand. Priced at ¥30,000 (≈S$274). Yes, it is expensive. Yes, we want one anyway.
Pokémon 30th anniversary package pin collection framed display
Image courtesy of The Pokémon Company

The Green Version Moment — Why This Collection Hits Different

Most Singapore Pokémon fans grew up with Red and Blue — Green was the one that only Japanese kids got. Seeing it represented alongside its counterpart in a chronologically ordered display is a small but meaningful nod to the franchise’s history. The collection also doesn’t skimp on the dual-game pairings: Diamond and Pearl each get their own pin, Gold and Silver each get their own design, all the way through Scarlet and Violet. For anyone who has collected multiple versions across 30 years, the full 39-game framed display is essentially a trophy of the hobby itself.

How Singapore Fans Can Order

The Pokémon Game Package Collection is currently available exclusively at Pokémon Center Online Japan — no confirmed Singapore or international release date has been announced. That’s standard for Japan-exclusive Pokémon Center drops, and it does not mean an international release won’t happen, just that it hasn’t been confirmed yet.

In the meantime, Singapore fans have a few reliable options for import shopping:

  • Buyee — A widely used proxy service that lets you purchase from Japanese sites directly. Works with Pokémon Center Online.
  • ZenMarket — Similar proxy, popular in the SG community, no subscription needed.
  • Meccha Japan — A dedicated Japanese import store that often stocks Pokémon Center goods directly. Worth bookmarking.

Shipping and proxy fees will add to the cost, so factor in around 20–30% on top of the yen prices above. For more on Pokémon and gaming merch for Singapore fans, check our merchandise section.

Last Words

As Singapore’s own gaming scene continues to grow — from Pokémon GO Raid Days at Bugis and Marina Bay Sands to the packed floors of Anime Festival Asia — it’s easy to forget that the franchise at the heart of so much of that excitement only exists because of a pair of Japanese Game Boy cartridges thirty years ago. This collection is a tangible, displayable reminder of that journey. Whether you’re going for a ¥660 single-era pin or dropping ¥30,000 on the full framed display, there’s something here for every type of Pokémon fan. Just don’t blame us when your wallet takes a hit.

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Street Fighter 6’s Yasmine Is SEA’s New Fighter — Gameplay Trailer Out Now

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Street Fighter 6 has just made history. Capcom’s gameplay trailer for Yasmine — the franchise’s very first Filipina fighter — is now live, and for Southeast Asian fighting game fans, this one lands with real cultural weight. She’s the first of four Season 4 DLC characters, and her look, fighting style, and backstory are a love letter to the martial traditions that have shaped this part of the world for centuries.

Street Fighter 6 Yasmine key visual — Season 4 DLC character
Image courtesy of Capcom

Meet Yasmine: The Filipino High Schooler Who Fights for Family

On the surface, Yasmine is an ordinary teenager from the Philippines — shy, gentle-natured, not someone who looks for trouble. But she entered the world of street fighting with a singular mission: to find her missing older brother. The moment she draws her crescent-shaped karambit knife, the diffidence melts away, replaced by fluid, high-speed confidence. Every technique she uses was passed down by her Lolo (grandfather), keeping a tradition of Filipino martial excellence alive.

Her fighting style draws on two authentic Southeast Asian disciplines: Eskrima (also known as Arnis or Kali), the Philippines’ national martial art built around weapon-based strikes and fluid footwork; and Silat, the broader collective combat system practised across the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and beyond. Together they make for a character who dances around opponents at close range, slipping in and out with karambit counters that punish impatience.

Yasmine gameplay screenshot in Street Fighter 6
Image courtesy of Capcom

Cultural Pride, Stitched Into Every Detail

Capcom didn’t just add a fighter from the Philippines — they built Yasmine’s whole aesthetic around Filipino cultural identity. Her design is inspired by the Philippine Eagle (Agila), one of the most iconic symbols of the nation. Her karambit carries a feather charm, her belt is embroidered with “Pilipinas” written in Baybayin — an ancient pre-colonial Filipino script — and accents across her costume reference the indigenous Buscalan tattooing tradition. It’s the kind of cultural care in character design that the community will be studying and appreciating for a long time.

Watch the Gameplay Trailer

Street Fighter 6 – Yasmine Gameplay Trailer — via Street Fighter on YouTube

Street Fighter 6 Season 4: The Full Line-Up

Yasmine opens a four-character Year 4 roster that Capcom revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026. The schedule:

  • Yasmine — 3 August 2026 (first to drop)
  • Arjun — an Indian police officer turned fugitive who combines yoga-based breathing with bare-knuckle combat — Fall 2026
  • Tifa Lockhart (from Final Fantasy VII Remake) — Early 2027
  • Bosch — Nayshall tournament champion who trained under Luke — Spring 2027

Notably, the Year 4 pass contains no returning Street Fighter veterans — every slot is either a fresh original character or a guest crossover. That’s a bold roster call from Capcom, and one that signals real creative confidence in Yasmine and Arjun as new pillars of the franchise.

Street Fighter 6 Season 4 DLC characters — Yasmine, Arjun, Tifa, Bosch
Image courtesy of Capcom

How to Get Yasmine

Yasmine becomes playable on 3 August 2026. She’s available to purchase individually or as part of the Year 4 Character Pass. Street Fighter 6 runs on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — and is one of the most active competitive titles in Singapore’s fighting game community (FGC) scene right now. Check out more game news on GameTrader.SG.

Last words

For Singapore gamers, Yasmine is more than just a new combo tool — she represents Southeast Asia taking the spotlight in one of gaming’s most iconic franchises. Eskrima and Silat have been practised across this region for centuries; seeing those arts execute frame-perfect punishes in Street Fighter 6 is something genuinely worth celebrating. Add the cultural detail Capcom has poured into her design and you have a character that will resonate well beyond the Philippines. Three August cannot come soon enough — and we’re very curious to see which Singapore FGC player claims her as a main first.

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FFT: The Ivalice Chronicles Ver. 1.5.0 Adds New Game+ and More

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles just received its biggest post-launch update — the free Version 1.5.0 “Enhanced” patch is live now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC. Headlining the update is a fully featured New Game+, but Square Enix has packed in a long wishlist of quality-of-life changes too.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles | Launch Trailer — via Bandai Namco Entertainment Southeast Asia on YouTube

New Game+ — Take Your Best Squad into Round Two

If you’ve already guided Ramza through the Lion War and saved Ivalice, you no longer have to rebuild from scratch for a second run. New Game+ lets you carry over unit levels, item data, and more from a completed playthrough into a new game. It’s the feature fans have been requesting since the September 2025 launch, and it transforms FFT: The Ivalice Chronicles from a one-shot epic into something worth revisiting with increasingly fine-tuned parties. Classic tactics players who spent dozens of hours unlocking Arithmetician and Mime will especially appreciate having their work recognised.

Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles New Game+ screen
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Zodiac Compatibility Finally Has a UI

The Zodiac system has always been one of FFT’s more opaque layers — unit signs quietly influence hit and evasion rates, and most players only notice when Ramza bafflingly misses an attack. The 1.5.0 update surfaces this properly: you can now check any unit’s zodiac sign and its compatibility with others from the status screen during battle. Positive, negative, and special matchups are all readable at a glance, which opens up a whole layer of squad-building strategy that was previously only accessible to players who memorised a compatibility chart.

Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles Zodiac Compatibility UI
Image courtesy of Square Enix

The Full Ver. 1.5.0 Quality-of-Life Changes

Beyond the marquee additions, Square Enix has addressed a series of smaller frustrations that tactical RPG veterans will recognise immediately:

  • Status check during tile selection — inspect a unit’s stats while choosing where to move or which target to hit, without cancelling out of the menu.
  • Remove All Equipment — added to the Equipment & Abilities section, saving the multiple button presses previously needed to strip a unit before reassigning gear.
  • Clearer job unlock conditions — locked jobs now display exactly what JP requirements you need, so you always know what you’re grinding toward.
  • Persistent camera settings — angle and zoom preferences no longer reset between battles.
  • New toggles: auto-proceed dialogue in every cutscene; guaranteed ability incantation playback; and ability cursor position memory across menus.

Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean Text Now Supported

For Singapore players — and fans across Southeast Asia and East Asia — this addition may matter most of all. The 1.5.0 patch adds Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean text options in the Enhanced version of the game. Singapore’s multilingual gaming community can now experience Ramza’s story of honour and betrayal in their preferred written language, with no need to rely on fan translations or third-party patches.

How to Get the Update

Ver. 1.5.0 is a free update that downloads automatically on all platforms. If you own Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, or via Steam, head to your platform’s update queue and it should already be waiting. The game was originally released on 30 September 2025 as a modern remake of the beloved 1997 JRPG classic, featuring fully voiced dialogue, an overhauled visual style, and an updated script — while the original “Classic” mode remains available for purists.

Last Words

For Singapore gamers, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has been playable on every major platform since its global September 2025 launch — no region lock, no waiting. Now that New Game+ and Zodiac visibility have arrived, there’s a compelling reason to dive back in whether you’ve finished the story or shelved it for later. The new Chinese text support is a genuine quality-of-life win for our local community. What job setups are you bringing into New Game+? Tell us in the comments, and check out more game news here on GameTrader.SG.

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Adventures of Elliot Launches on Switch 2, PS5 and PC

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Square Enix and Team Asano — the studio behind Octopath Traveler and the Bravely Default series — have launched their latest HD-2D title, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The PlayStation Singapore store lists the game as available from 17 June, with the global launch officially dated 18 June 2026 — making now the perfect time to jump in at S$79.90 on PS5 or Switch 2.

An Epic That Spans Millennia

The game unfolds on Philabieldia, an untamed continent where the last remnants of humanity huddle behind the walls of the Kingdom of Huther while beast tribes roam the wilds beyond. You play as Elliot, a young adventurer, alongside his fairy companion Faie. Their central tool is the Doorway of Time — a mysterious artefact that lets them travel across four distinct historical eras, each with its own visual flavour and a piece of the world’s forgotten history to uncover.

It is a premise that wears its JRPG heritage on its sleeve. Early critics have drawn comparisons to Chrono Trigger, The Legend of Zelda, the Mana series, and Ys — which makes sense given that the core development team at Team Asano brought a similarly eclectic mix of inspirations to Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales — exploration screenshot
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Real-Time Action Combat Built for All Players

Unlike the turn-based systems in previous Team Asano games, Adventures of Elliot goes fully real-time. Players can equip two weapons simultaneously from seven types — including swords, bows, boomerangs, and chains — and weave in shield mechanics and Faie’s fairy magic to shape a personalised combat style. A Magicite enhancement system adds further depth: collectible fragments slot into your gear to unlock additional effects, from currency boosts to extended boomerang throws.

For those wanting company, a second player can take control of Faie in local co-op, assisting with both battles and environmental puzzles. The exploration side of things leans heavily on shrine-based puzzle-solving in a way that fans of action-adventure games will find familiar.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales — combat screenshot
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Famitsu Awards It 34 Out of 40

Ahead of launch, Famitsu scored The Adventures of Elliot a strong 34 out of 40, according to TechTimes. That puts it firmly in the “recommended” tier for Japan’s leading games publication — on par with the solid scores earned by other Team Asano releases. The same early wave of coverage has described it as evoking the feeling of a spiritual successor to Chrono Trigger, which is about as high a bar as you can set in this genre.

Watch the Launch Trailer

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales | Launch Date Announcement Trailer — via Square Enix on YouTube

Singapore Pricing and Editions

All editions are available digitally on PS5 now, with Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) following on 18 June:

  • Standard Edition — S$79.90: The full game across all platforms.
  • Deluxe Edition — S$92.90: Includes the base game and three cosmetic accessories for Elliot — the Fairy Bangle, Cherry Blossom Anklet, and Roselle Ring.
  • Collector’s Edition: A physical bundle combining the Deluxe digital content with a “Faie and the Doorway of Time” tabletop clock and the full original soundtrack. Local retail pricing to be confirmed.

The game carries an IARC 12+ rating (Moderate Violence, Mild Swearing) and supports 1–2 players with full Remote Play on PS5. Language options on PS5 include English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

Try the Free Demo Before You Buy

Not ready to commit S$79.90 just yet? A Prologue Demo is live right now on all platforms, letting you experience the opening hours of Elliot’s adventure before spending a cent. Importantly, your demo save data transfers to the full game, so any progress, magicite, and collectibles you pick up carry over when you upgrade.

Catch up on other recent releases in our game news section.

Last words

A 34/40 from Famitsu, comparisons to some of the most beloved JRPGs ever made, a free demo you can download right now, and S$79.90 on the Singapore PS Store today — The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a hard one to overlook for Switch 2 or PS5 owners who have a soft spot for adventure RPGs. Whether you are a longtime fan of the Octopath or Bravely Default lineage, or just looking for a meaty new game to sink into this week, it is well worth at least trying that demo.

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Persona 4 Revival Broadcast Is Tomorrow — Set Your Alarm, Singapore

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Atlus is airing a dedicated Persona 4 Revival broadcast tomorrow morning Singapore time — and if you care about JRPGs at all, this is one worth watching live. Here’s when to tune in and everything we know about the remake so far.

Persona 4 Revival key art
Image courtesy of Atlus

Set Your Alarm: Broadcast Time in SGT

The Persona 4 Revival Information Broadcast airs on 19 June 2026 at 8:00 AM SGT (that’s 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET on 18 June). P-STUDIO Director Kazuhisa Wada will host, walking through new gameplay details and development updates. Watch it live on the Official ATLUS West YouTube channel or on Steam.

Persona 4 Revival — Pre-Order Trailer — via Official ATLUS West on YouTube

What We Know About Persona 4 Revival

Announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 earlier this month, Persona 4 Revival is a full remake of the beloved 2008 RPG (and its expanded Golden edition). The launch window is 18 February 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass. There is no Nintendo Switch 2 version announced.

New Battle Mechanics

Atlus has already teased two headline changes to the combat system:

  • Shadow Collision System — Normal attacks on enemies suffering from a status ailment send them flying into nearby Shadows, spreading the ailment. It rewards smart status management and opens up satisfying chain reactions.
  • Prime Time Gauge — Fill this gauge and you unlock a supercharged window: consecutive actions, zero skill costs, ignored resistances, and free Baton Pass usage, all capped off by a powerful finishing move. Think of it as P4R‘s answer to Persona 3 Reload‘s Theurgy system.

The team is also carrying over the Baton Pass mechanic from Persona 5, letting party members chain attacks after a knock-down — a quality-of-life addition that veterans of P5 will appreciate.

Editions

Multiple editions are confirmed (Singapore pricing to be confirmed; UK reference prices ranged from £64.99 for the Standard Digital to £84.99 for the Digital Premium and £244.99 for the Physical Collector’s Edition with artbook, steelbook, statue, and keycaps). Pre-ordering in any edition unlocks bonus BGM tracks from Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal.

What About Persona 6?

Director Wada briefly acknowledged Persona 6 during the Xbox Showcase reveal, stating: “We are delighted to officially announce our work on the next installment of the Persona series.” No release date or platforms were given — Atlus has indicated more information will come after P4 Revival launches.

Last Words

For Singapore JRPG fans, Persona 4 Revival is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of early 2027. The original is considered one of the finest RPGs ever made, and the mechanical additions look genuinely exciting rather than just visual polish. Tune in to the broadcast tomorrow at 8 AM SGT and keep an eye out for pricing details for the Singapore PlayStation Store and Steam. You can catch up on more gaming news here.

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Dead by Daylight Turns 10: Jason Voorhees Arrives and a Movie Is Coming

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Dead by Daylight turned 10 last weekend — and Behaviour Interactive marked the milestone by dropping the one killer fans had been clamouring for since the game launched: Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th. The slasher icon arrived on 16 June 2026, and he brought a sprawling multi-year roadmap with him.

Jason Voorhees in Dead by Daylight Chapter 40
Image courtesy of Behaviour Interactive

Chapter 40: Jason Voorhees Is Finally in Dead by Daylight

After years of fans asking “where’s Jason?”, Chapter 40: The Slasher went live across all platforms on 16 June — the game’s exact 10th anniversary. Jason’s hockey mask and machete are instantly recognisable, and his power set delivers on the horror-icon promise. His core ability is Phase Walk, a supernatural speed mode (181% movement) that makes him near-impossible to outrun. Layer on Footprint Tracking to follow Survivors’ trails, a Jump Scare that reveals anyone within 16 metres, and Throwing Spikes that can pin Survivors in place — and you have one of the most aggressive killers in the game’s history. His exclusive Hook Spike Kill execution is exactly as gruesome as it sounds. Three exclusive cosmetics launched alongside him.

The announcement trailer channels the Friday the 13th films directly, using Jason’s point-of-view as he picks up his machete and pulls on the iconic mask — a faithful nod to Part 3.

Dead by Daylight | Jason | Official Trailer — via Dead by Daylight on YouTube

The 2026–2027 Content Roadmap

The 10th anniversary livestream doubled as a roadmap reveal. Here’s what’s confirmed:

  • 25 June 2026 — The Life Road chapter, introducing the game’s first Indigenous Survivor.
  • November 2026 — Terrifier crossover, bringing Art the Clown as a new playable killer.
  • December 2026 — A new Mall map drops.
  • 2027 — Crossovers with Diablo IV, Scooby-Doo, The Walking Dead (Glenn and Negan cosmetics for Rick Grimes), and Silent Hill additions including Shimizu Hinako and Bubble Head Nurse cosmetics from Silent Hill f.
Dead by Daylight 10th Anniversary key art
Image courtesy of Behaviour Interactive

A Dead by Daylight Movie Is in Development

Perhaps the biggest news for casual fans: a Dead by Daylight feature film is officially on its way, with Blumhouse Productions attached. Director Thordur Palsson (When the Darkness Comes) is helming the project, and the screenplay is already complete — written by Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. Palsson has said his priority is “capturing the feeling of playing Dead by Daylight — the dread, the tension, the fear.” Filming is expected to begin in 2027.

No DBD 2 — Behaviour Is Going Big on the Original

Behaviour Interactive explicitly ruled out a sequel: the studio is “doubling down on evolving its current foundation” rather than starting fresh. That means a sweeping visual overhaul is coming in 2027 — upgraded character models, more expressive facial animations, enhanced environments, improved audio, and full voice lines for all original characters. A dynamic weather system is also in the pipeline. New game modes are confirmed: a 1v1 mode arrives in early 2027, while a Zombie Mode is further out. Official modding support rounds out the 2027 slate.

Last Words

Dead by Daylight is free to play on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile — individual chapters like Jason’s are purchasable DLC. Singapore players can grab the Jason Voorhees chapter right now. With Art the Clown, a movie, and a full visual renovation on the horizon, it’s a strong time to be a DBD fan. Check out more gaming news here.

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Mega Raichu X and Y Hit Pokémon GO in Super Mega Raid Day on 18 July

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It is officially a Raichu month in the Pokémon universe. Hot on the heels of Pokémon Champions landing on mobile today with a free Raichu giveaway, Niantic has announced that Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y will make their Pokémon GO debut during a Raichu Super Mega Raid Day on Saturday, 18 July 2026.

Two GO-Exclusive Mega Evolutions, One Day

These are not forms you will find in the mainline Pokémon games — Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y are Pokémon GO’s own creations, introduced via the Super Mega Raid system. Both will be available in Super Mega Raids during the three-hour window, and there is a boosted chance of encountering a Shiny Raichu for any Trainer who wins a raid. Better still, every Raichu caught from a Super Mega Raid comes with Mega Level 1 already unlocked, so you can Mega Evolve immediately after catching it — no Mega Energy grind required.

Event Details: Date, Time and Free Bonuses

The event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time on 18 July 2026 — so Singapore Trainers should be ready at 2pm SGT. Here is what everyone gets for free:

  • Up to six free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event.
  • Remote Raid Pass limit raised to 20 from the evening of 17 July through to 8:00 p.m. PDT on 18 July (that is 11:00 a.m. SGT on 19 July).
  • Timed Research with a Premium Battle Pass and a Steelix encounter as rewards (note: Timed Research expires when the event ends, so complete it during the window).
Pokemon GO Raichu Super Mega Raid Day July 18 2026 — Mega Raichu X and Y debut
Image courtesy of Niantic

Paid Ticket: Worth It for Hardcore Trainers?

A paid event ticket is available for $4.99 USD (local pricing may vary) and upgrades your experience significantly:

  • Up to 14 Raid Passes from Gym Photo Discs (instead of six).
  • Increased Rare Candy XL drop rates from raids.
  • Bonus 5,000 XP and 5,000 Stardust for each Super Mega Raid completed.

If you are planning to raid hard to land a Shiny or get both Mega forms at high Mega Level, the ticket pays for itself fairly quickly on Stardust and Rare Candy XL alone.

Finding a Raid Near You

Niantic has launched a new web-based map at pokemongo.com/map to help Trainers locate nearby Super Mega Raids and community meetups in real time. For Singapore players, popular raiding spots around town — MRT hubs, parks and community centres that typically host strong Gym clusters — are the best bet for finding groups quickly. Check local Pokémon GO Singapore Telegram groups and Discord servers for community raid trains forming on the day.

Last Words

Between Pokémon Champions giving away Raichu on mobile today and now two brand-new Mega Raichu forms coming to Pokémon GO next month, The Pokémon Company has clearly decided Raichu deserves its moment in the sun. Mark 18 July on your calendar, save your free Raid Passes, and keep an eye on our Pokémon GO coverage as we get closer to the event. Gotta mega evolve ’em all.

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Zenless Zone Zero 3.0 Is Live — Sky Island, Steam Launch and Free Agents

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If you have been waiting for an excuse to finally try HoYoverse’s urban fantasy action RPG, Version 3.0 “A Sleepwalker’s Confession” just gave you the best one yet: Zenless Zone Zero is now on Steam, live as of today, 17 June 2026.

Version 3.0 Teaser – “A Sleepwalker’s Confession” — via Zenless Zone Zero on YouTube

ZZZ Arrives on Steam — Same Account, Same Progress

The Steam launch is seamless for existing players: link your HoYoverse account and your save carries straight over. Singapore PC players who were holding out because of the separate HoYoverse launcher can now jump in through Steam with no fuss — full cross-platform progression between PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile means you can pick up wherever you left off.

The Steam release also brings native ray-tracing, DLSS Super-Resolution, and Frame Generation to the PC version, giving higher-end rigs a noticeably sharper, smoother look at New Eridu and beyond.

Season 3 Opens: The Sky Island of Roscaelifer

Version 3.0 kicks off Season 3 with the debut of Roscaelifer, a sky island floating above New Eridu whose landmark districts — Roarin’ Brekkies and Spotlight Theater — are now open for exploration. The storyline centres on a mysterious surge of Ether energy and a discovery tied to the Phaethon faction agent Pyrois.

Zenless Zone Zero Roscaelifer sky island Season 3
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

Two New S-Rank Agents — Plus a Free One

Season 3 introduces two new banner agents:

  • Velina — S-Rank Wind attribute, Anomaly build, and the first Wind attribute agent in the game’s roster.
  • Norma — S-Rank Fire attribute Stun agent, dropping in a later phase of 3.0.

Even if you are skipping banners, every player gets Pyrois for free — a Phaethon faction agent who comes complete with all future Mindscapes and an exclusive W-Engine. That is a generous handout for anyone who logs in during the Season 3 launch window.

Zenless Zone Zero new agents Velina and Norma Version 3.0
Image courtesy of HoYoverse

Free Rewards: 1,600 Polychromes Up for Grabs

HoYoverse is handing out 1,600 Polychromes to celebrate the Season 3 launch: 600 Polychromes are available immediately on launch day, with another 1,000 arriving on 4 July 2026. The 3.0 update also adds a Drive Disc smart-discard function and two new permanent game modes — “Bangbang! The Genius and the Miracle Chip” and Annihilation Simulacrum — for those who want more to do between story beats.

Last Words

For Singapore players, this Steam release removes the last real barrier to entry. ZZZ is free to play, your HoYoverse account links instantly, and the day-one rewards — a free S-Rank agent plus 1,600 Polychromes — give returning and new Proxies alike a running start in Season 3. With HoYo FEST 2026 Singapore fresh in the memory, the local community is as active as it has ever been. Whether you are on PC, PS5, or your phone, New Eridu’s sky island is open today.

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Stranger Than Heaven Brings RGG Studio’s Japan Epic to PS5

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The makers of Like a Dragon are stepping back a century — and taking Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur with them. RGG Studio’s Stranger Than Heaven is a bold new standalone prequel to the Like a Dragon universe, landing on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on 15 January 2027. Singapore’s PlayStation Store is already open for pre-orders, so there’s no time like now to get caught up on what the studio’s most ambitious project to date actually involves.

Fifty Years of Japan: The Setup

Stranger Than Heaven follows Makoto Daito, a Japanese-American orphan who stows away on a ship to Japan after the death of his parents — and then lives the next half-century of his life there. The game unfolds across five distinct eras in five real Japanese cities, each with its own visual identity and full supporting cast:

  • 1915 — Kokura, Fukuoka
  • 1929 — Kure, Hiroshima
  • 1943 — Minami, Osaka
  • 1951 — Atami, Shizuoka
  • 1965 — Shinjuku, Tokyo

The scope spans Japan’s transformation from the late Meiji era through imperial expansion, defeat in World War II, and the beginning of the post-war economic miracle. RGG Studio has always used real Japanese urban landscapes as dramatic stages — the jump to five separate historical periods and five cities is easily the largest canvas the studio has ever worked on.

Watch: First Official Trailer from SEGA Asia

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN | First Official Trailer — via SEGA Asia(EN) on YouTube

Combat Overhauled: Triggers, Bumpers, and Thirteen Weapons

The clearest signal that Stranger Than Heaven is something genuinely new from RGG Studio — not another Yakuza reskin — is its completely redesigned melee system. The familiar face-button combo chains are gone. Instead, independent left/right attack inputs are mapped to the controller’s bumpers and triggers: left bumper and trigger for left-hand strikes, right bumper and trigger for the right. The result is a system that rewards deliberate attack sequencing over rapid button mashing.

Stranger Than Heaven combat gameplay
Image courtesy of SEGA / RGG Studio

Thirteen weapon categories are available — unarmed, knives, katanas, crowbars, sledgehammers, and more — each with its own stance, moveset, and situational strengths. Blocking and parrying now require reading the angle of incoming strikes rather than just holding a defence button, and stamina limits penalise passive turtling. Hands-on preview coverage from the Summer Game Fest 2026 Play Days in early June described the combat as notably more demanding and cinematic than anything in the mainline Like a Dragon or Yakuza entries, with ground attacks, charged strikes, and brutal finishers rounding out a system that feels built for the grim realism of mid-century Japan.

A Cast That Made Headlines: Tupac, Snoop, Ado, and More

The voice and motion-capture roster has been one of the most-discussed aspects of Stranger Than Heaven since it was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026. Protagonist Makoto Daito is brought to life by actor Yu Shirota. The supporting cast spans Japan and the world:

  • Snoop Dogg voices Orpheus, a figure central to the story’s mid-century chapters
  • Tupac Shakur portrays a character named Amaru — SEGA confirmed in its official announcement that the portrayal was created in close collaboration with rights holders and without the use of AI
  • Ado — one of Japan’s biggest current music acts — plays Keiko Shirai
  • Tori Kelly plays Suzy Day
  • The Japanese dramatic cast includes Dean Fujioka, Moeka Hoshi, Akio Otsuka, and Tokuma Nishioka
Stranger Than Heaven gameplay with knife weapon
Image courtesy of SEGA / RGG Studio

SEGA’s decision to be explicit about the absence of AI in Tupac’s portrayal was clearly important to the studio, and the right move given how publicly sensitive the issue of AI-generated likeness has become in entertainment. The Tupac announcement dominated conversation around the game at Summer Game Fest, drawing in audiences far beyond the usual Like a Dragon fanbase.

Last words

For Singapore players, the practical details are these: the PlayStation Store Singapore listing for Stranger Than Heaven is live now, ahead of the 15 January 2027 global launch. Xbox Singapore and Steam listings are also open for pre-orders. If you’re already on Xbox Game Pass, the game launches day one as part of your subscription — likely the most cost-efficient route.

Stranger Than Heaven is shaping up to be one of the most distinctive games of early 2027. RGG Studio has always understood Japan’s urban drama better than almost any developer working today — Stranger Than Heaven takes that instinct across five historical eras and fifty years. We’ll be covering it closely as the launch approaches. Check out more upcoming game news on GameTrader.SG.