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The Mermaid Mask Out Now on PS5 and Switch 2

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The locked-room murder is one of gaming’s most satisfying puzzles, and today SFB Games delivers its most polished version yet. The Mermaid Mask — the fourth entry in the beloved Detective Grimoire series — is out now on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

From Tangle Tower to the Mortuga Submarine

The Mermaid Mask case file notebook showing Captain Seafoam's letter and polaroid clues
Image courtesy of SFB Games

If you played Tangle Tower (2019), you already know SFB Games’ signature blend of hand-animated characters, sharp writing, and satisfying deductive puzzles. The Mermaid Mask transplants that formula to a new stage: the Mortuga Submarine, a hulking diesel vessel anchored off the abandoned fishing town of Silkwirm-on-Sea. The ship’s former captain, Magnus Mortuga, has been found dead inside a locked bulkhead room with no weapon present — an impossible crime that only Detective Grimoire can unravel.

SFB Games is also the studio behind Crow Country (2024), the acclaimed PSX-horror adventure, making them one of indie gaming’s most versatile outfits. Fans of either game should feel right at home here.

Watch the Official Trailer

The Mermaid Mask | Release Date Trailer — via SFB Games on YouTube

Eight Suspects, One Dead Captain, and a Logic Board That Does the Heavy Lifting

The Mermaid Mask deduction board showing suspects and clues around the question what happened to Magnus Mortuga
Image courtesy of SFB Games

Gameplay follows the Detective Grimoire rhythm: explore the submarine’s rooms, pick up fully 3D physical clues you can rotate to expose hidden details, and question eight fully voiced suspects — a mystic, a writer, an actor, an illusionist, and more — about their motives and alibis. Everything gets logged into a built-in notebook, which feeds into the game’s accusation board where you build the chain of events: who did it, how, and why.

The step up from Tangle Tower is in tactility — clues are three-dimensional objects you can manipulate, not just static images to click on, and the full orchestral score (performed by the Budapest Art Orchestra) gives interrogation scenes a cinematic tension that the earlier games lacked.

A Fully Voiced Cast Brings Every Suspect to Life

The Mermaid Mask suspect Wirman dialogue scene on the murder submarine
Image courtesy of SFB Games

Edwyn Tiong (Malaysian-born, based in Australia) reprises Detective Grimoire, his signature role since the original 2014 game, alongside Amber Lee Connors as the ever-sceptical Sally. The supporting cast includes Tara Langella, Steven Kearney, Justine Leah Hince, Anairis Quinones, Eric Morgan Stuart, Jacqui Bardelang, and Alex Bankier — each character expressively hand-animated and voiced to match SFB Games’ theatrical, darkly comedic tone.

Critical Reception: 9/10 at Launch

Shacknews awarded The Mermaid Mask a 9 out of 10 in their launch review, calling it a “smart, silly, and charming adventure that will lock mystery lovers into its intriguing tale” and noting it is “a captivating mystery that rewards whether you’re new to the series or have been along for the ride.”

Where to Get The Mermaid Mask in Singapore

The Mermaid Mask is available today on the PlayStation Store (PS5), the Nintendo eShop (Switch 2 and Switch), and Steam (PC). SFB Games also has a free demo on Steam if you want to sample the mystery before committing — it covers the opening chapter and gives a solid feel for the pacing. Check your regional storefront for local SGD pricing.

If you’re hunting for more puzzle and story-driven games to sink into, head to our Game News section for the latest releases landing in Singapore this month.

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FF Resonance Pixel Trailer: Lid, Nichol, and Four New Visions Revealed

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Square Enix dropped the Pixel Trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance today, and it is the most detailed look yet at Lancarse’s HD-2D RPG since the game’s initial reveal last month. Two brand-new party members stepped into the spotlight, the Vision roster ballooned to more than ten classic Final Fantasy heroes, and a pair of new world regions opened up — all arriving on PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC on 22 October 2026.

If you missed the original announcement, we covered all the essentials when Square Enix first unveiled the game. Today’s trailer is a genuine follow-up with substantial new reveals.

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE – Pixel Trailer — via Square Enix Asia on YouTube

Two New Party Members Join Rain’s Crew

The big character news in the Pixel Trailer is a pair of new playable faces neither of the earlier reveals mentioned.

Lid hails from Dirnado, the continent famous for its airship technology. She is an engineer who built her own mechanical chocobo companion — called Mechabo — from scratch. Completing Lid’s subquests unlocks new skills for Mechabo, making her side content worth chasing for gameplay reasons as well as story ones.

Nichol comes from Olderion, a naval nation protected by the Wardens of the Waters clan. He is described as a careful strategist, though the trailer makes clear his more cautious nature constantly runs up against his adventurous companions. Together, they round out a cast that now also includes the original trio of Rain, Lasswell, and Fina.

Rain and party on a grassy field in Final Fantasy Resonance, showing HD-2D character art
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Four More Visions — Cecil, Bartz, Squall, and Zidane

The Vision system — which lets party members equip crystallised essences of legendary FF heroes for stat boosts, unique abilities, and devastating Resonance finishers — now has four new confirmed entries from across the series’ history:

  • Cecil Harvey (FFIV) — Versatile kit covering light and dark attacks alongside healing, making him a Swiss-army-knife Vision for tricky encounters.
  • Bartz Klauser (FFV) — Fire and ice sword skills built for staggering enemies; a strong pick for triggering the Resonance combo window quickly.
  • Squall Leonhart (FFVIII) — Damage that scales with consecutive standard attacks, rewarding aggressive play that avoids abilities.
  • Zidane Tribal (FFIX) — Debuffs enemy vitality and speed while buffing his own stats; useful for drawn-out boss fights.

These join the previously confirmed roster of Cloud, Terra, Tidus, Y’shtola, Shantotto, and the Warrior of Light — already one of the broadest cross-series casts in any Final Fantasy title.

HD-2D town exploration in Final Fantasy Resonance with pixel characters and moogles
Image courtesy of Square Enix

The World of Lapis Opens Up

Two new locations were shown for the first time:

Dilmagia (Machinopolis) is a steel-forged industrial city and the birthplace of airship technology, home to successive generations of engineers who all share the name Cid — a classic FF nod that fans will appreciate immediately.

Olderion (Aquapolis) is a coastal naval hub protected by the Wardens of the Waters clan and, according to the trailer, watched over by a deity of water. Nichol’s home region, it also holds the esper Titan, who unleashes Gaia’s Wrath when summoned.

Airship soaring over the lush 3D world map of Final Fantasy Resonance
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Combat Depth: Stagger, Resonance, and a Colosseum

The trailer fleshed out what happens after you land a stagger: knock out the entire enemy party’s stagger gauges in a single turn and you trigger a Resonance with your equipped Vision, dealing an especially destructive burst of damage. This gives turn order and target selection real strategic weight — you want to build toward that Resonance window rather than just mashing the strongest skills available.

Espers received more detail too. Confirmed summons now include Ifrit (Hellfire), Shiva (Diamond Dust), and Titan (Gaia’s Wrath). Each fights alongside the party for three turns before unleashing their signature attack.

For post-game players, the Pixel Trailer revealed a Colosseum with tiered difficulty fights that reward progressively better items — higher leagues pit you against iconic FF bosses. There is also the Twelve Legendary Arms system: twelve exceptionally powerful weapons obtainable only by hunting sealed monstrosities scattered around Lapis. Weapon crafting with the Vision character Aileen (who needs adamantite, found in crypts and side content) rounds out the late-game loop.

Rain and party facing the armoured Sworn Six antagonists on a grand staircase in Final Fantasy Resonance
Image courtesy of Square Enix

How to Pre-Purchase Before 22 October

Final Fantasy Resonance is available to pre-purchase now on Steam and the PlayStation Store. The Standard Edition is priced at USD 49.99, the Digital Deluxe Edition at USD 59.99. Pre-purchase before 6 November 2026 to receive the Blessed Cuirass and Mist Ether bonus items. SGD pricing has not been confirmed at the time of writing; check the Steam or PlayStation Store listings for local pricing once live.

The game launches across PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and PC on 22 October 2026. Check our Game News section for any further reveals before launch.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Gets 25+ Hours, Free Patch

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Capcom producer Naoto Oyama has confirmed in a developer interview that Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will deliver more than 25 hours of new content — and that’s just the paid expansion. A major free update, rolling out to all Dragon’s Dogma 2 owners in August, brings the long-requested multiple save slots, six assignable weapon skills, and a proper cure for Dragonsplague. When Capcom first revealed Dark Arisen at the June Spotlight, we knew it was coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 9 October alongside PS5 and PC — now we know exactly how much there is to do.

Into Norgan — a New Region Built for Veteran Arisen

Snow-covered castle ruins in the Norgan region of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Image courtesy of Capcom

The centrepiece of Dark Arisen is Norgan, a frozen northern land described as “the Far North.” Oyama told Video Games Chronicle that “the new story takes place in a new region called Norgan… we expect players to spend around 15 to 20 hours completing that scenario.” That’s already on par with some standalone RPG campaigns.

New character Eir — an enigmatic hunter pursuing the secrets of the Fallen Dragon — plays a central role in the Norgan storyline. Capcom hasn’t shown Eir in detail yet, but the character is described as pivotal to what’s unfolding in the far north. The region is recommended for around Level 40, so this is true endgame content.

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – Announcement Trailer — via Capcom USA on YouTube

12 Lost Rites Dungeons Across the Existing World

Players battle a massive horned creature in the snowy Norgan wilderness in Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Image courtesy of Capcom

Beyond the Norgan story, Dark Arisen scatters 12 Lost Rites dungeons across the existing world map — not hidden inside the new region. Director Kento Kinoshita says each is designed to take around 30 minutes to an hour, putting total dungeon content at over 12 hours on top of the Norgan storyline. Combined, Capcom’s confirmed figure sits at 25-plus hours of new content.

Lost Rites unlock at Level 20, well ahead of when most players will be ready for Norgan itself. The reward loop is the Relic Expedition Cycle: defeat monsters or find hidden caches in Norgan to unearth Relics, then appraise them at the Norgandian Settlement to reveal randomly-enhanced weapons and armour. It’s a deliberate endgame loot layer that brings Dark Arisen structurally closer to what the original expansion did for the first game.

The August Free Patch — Arriving for All Players

A feathered dragon fires an energy beam inside an icy Lost Rites dungeon in Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Image courtesy of Capcom

Whether or not you plan to buy Dark Arisen, Title Update 3.2 lands as a free patch for every Dragon’s Dogma 2 owner in late August 2026. The two headline additions are changes the community has been asking for since launch:

  • Multiple save slots — three save types (Autosave, Interim Save, Last Inn Rest Save) replacing the single-slot system. Loading one no longer wipes the others.
  • Six assignable weapon skills — up from four, giving every vocation significantly more flexibility.
  • Dragonsplague cure — a new Dragonsbaulk Draught item clears the affliction outright, and a reworked gauge slows how fast infected pawns deteriorate.
  • Performance and graphics improvements on all platforms, new Pawn commands, and broad vocation rebalancing.

For Singapore players who own Dragon’s Dogma 2 on PS5 or Steam and haven’t returned since launch, Title Update 3.2 removes two of the biggest friction points before October. You can catch up on the base game with a much smoother experience before Dark Arisen drops.

Singapore and Asia: October 9 on Four Platforms

Dark Arisen launches globally on 9 October 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and — for the franchise’s first time on a Nintendo platform — Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version bundles the base Dragon’s Dogma 2 with the Dark Arisen content. Pricing: expansion standalone is USD 49.99 (bundle with base game) and USD 29.99 (DLC only). Pre-orders are live on Steam. Check out more Game News for upcoming release updates across all platforms.

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PS Plus Extra & Premium July 2026: Rise of the Ronin Is Live, Avatar Drops 21 July

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If you are a PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium member, your July refresh is already underway. Sony confirmed the full Extra and Premium game catalog additions for July 2026 in a PlayStation Blog post today, and Rise of the Ronin has already dropped into your library as of today — no waiting required.

Rise of the Ronin — Available Right Now

Rise of the Ronin key art — two samurai silhouetted on a stormy coast as black ships loom on the horizon
Image courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment / Team Ninja

Team Ninja’s open-world samurai epic is live for Extra and Premium subscribers now (US/UK from today; Japan from 16 July). Set in Japan’s turbulent late-Edo period as Western warships appear on the horizon, Rise of the Ronin blends demanding Soulslike sword combat with an expansive open world packed with side stories and historical figures. It is one of the stronger PS5 exclusives in recent years and was sitting at full price until today — if you held off, this is the moment.

Rise of the Ronin — Available Now Trailer | PS5 Games — via PlayStation Asia on YouTube

21 July: Avatar, Firefighting Simulator and Two PS2 Classics

Firefighting Simulator: Ignite — firefighters tackle a blazing house fire
Image courtesy of astragon Entertainment

The bigger wave lands on 21 July. Ubisoft’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is the headline — a first-person open-world set on a freshly explored corner of Pandora, built in the same visual engine as the James Cameron films and making full use of the PS5’s hardware. Firefighting Simulator: Ignite rounds out the headliners as a detailed co-op firefighting game with campaign and multiplayer modes.

PlayStation Plus Premium members also get two upscaled PS2 classics on 21 July: Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, a 2004 action game where you weaponise telekinesis, mind control and pyrokinesis against military enemies; and Indigo Prophecy (titled Fahrenheit outside North America), the influential David Cage cinematic thriller that helped define the interactive drama genre.

As PlayStation’s Adam Michel wrote on the PlayStation Blog: “This month, journey into the breathtaking open world of Pandora in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, carve your own path through a war-torn 19th-century Japan in Rise of the Ronin.”

28 July: Power Rangers, Dying Light and More

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind key art featuring the full team and Rita Repulsa
Image courtesy of Digital Eclipse

Four more titles follow on 28 July:

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind (PS5/PS4) — Digital Eclipse’s retro beat-’em-up tribute to the original 1990s series and its SNES/arcade games, supporting up to four-player local co-op
  • Dying Light (PS4) — Techland’s 2015 parkour survival zombie classic, still one of the best co-op open-world experiences on console
  • Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (PS5) — the critically acclaimed narrative RPG sequel where you navigate life as a synthetic being in a precarious corner of space
  • Snow Bros. Wonderland (PS5) — the long-awaited modern revival of the beloved retro arcade classic

Key Dates for Singapore PS Plus Members

All dates in SGT (UTC+8). Rise of the Ronin is available to download now from the PlayStation Store. The 21 July wave typically goes live in the early hours of that morning in SGT, and the 28 July additions follow a week later. The PlayStation Store Summer Sale — up to 75% off — is also running until 12 August, so there are two good reasons to open the PS5 Store this week.

All Game Catalog titles require an active Extra or Premium subscription to access. Once you subscribe and add them to your library, they stay available as long as your subscription is active. For the full rundown of what is leaving the catalog on 21 July — including Risk of Rain 2, Tropico 6 and Cursed to Golf — check the PlayStation Blog directly. Browse all gaming news on GameTrader for more PS5 updates.

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PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2026: Up to 75% Off for SG Gamers Until 12 August

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The PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2026 is now live, offering up to 75 per cent off hundreds of PS5, PS4 and PS VR2 titles until 12 August. The sale runs in two waves: the opening catalogue is live right now, with a mid-sale refresh landing on 27 July — so it’s worth checking back even if nothing grabs your attention today.

PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2026 game selection
The Summer Sale covers hundreds of PS5, PS4 and PS VR2 titles. (Image: PlayStation Blog)

What’s in the sale

The sale spans a wide range of genres, from blockbuster action-adventure titles to indie standouts and PS VR2 experiences. Both first-party PlayStation releases and third-party titles are included, and the catalogue is broad enough that nearly any wishlist will have something discounted. The 27 July mid-sale refresh adds a second wave of reduced titles — so the total number of deals on offer will grow partway through the promotion.

Singapore accounts get SG-region pricing when browsing on PS5 or via the web store. Prices displayed on your console or the PlayStation website reflect your regional account, so there are no surprises at checkout. To see the current full lineup, head to the PlayStation Store directly from your PS5 or visit the PlayStation Store online signed in to your SG account.

Picks worth highlighting

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — Sandfall Interactive’s debut has been one of the year’s most talked-about RPGs, earning strong reviews for its painterly visual style and a combat system that blends turn-based tactics with real-time parrying. Set in a Belle Époque-inspired world shadowed by a recurring apocalypse, it’s a genuinely ambitious title from a small French studio. If you missed it at launch, the Summer Sale is an excellent entry point.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 in-game screenshot
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the standout picks in this year’s Summer Sale. (Image: Sandfall Interactive)

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced — Ubisoft’s enhanced return to the Caribbean brings the beloved pirate-era open-world to PS5 with updated visuals and performance. Sail between islands, hunt bounties on the high seas, and manage your crew across a hand-built open world. Black Flag remains one of the most loved entries in the Assassin’s Creed series, and this PS5-native version is the definitive way to experience it — whether you’re revisiting or playing for the first time.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced key art for PlayStation
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced brings the fan-favourite pirate entry to PS5. (Image: PlayStation Blog)

When and where to shop

The PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2026 runs until 12 August 2026, with a mid-sale catalogue update going live on 27 July. Browse the full selection on your PS5 under Store > Sales, or visit the PlayStation Store website and sign in to your SG account to see the full regional catalogue with SG pricing. If something’s already on your wishlist, don’t wait too long — the best titles at the deepest discounts tend to move quickly.

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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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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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Hi-Fi RUSH Gets Its Asia Physical Debut This Thursday — PS5 Deluxe Edition Lands 16 July

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Hi-Fi RUSH was one of those rare games that arrived fully formed and instantly felt special — a rhythm-action title so tightly designed that the entire world, from enemies to light fixtures, pulses to the beat. It launched as a surprise Xbox and PC exclusive in January 2023, and while it eventually came to PS5 as a digital download in September of that year, a physical edition has never existed in Asia — until now. SuperDeluxe Games is releasing the Hi-Fi RUSH Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 5 across Asia on 16 July 2026, giving Singapore PS5 players their first chance to own it in a box.

Hi-Fi RUSH - Chai overlooks the vibrant Vandelay city skyline
Image courtesy of Tango Gameworks / Krafton

Beat the World to Your Own Guitar

For anyone who hasn’t played it: Hi-Fi RUSH puts you in the red sneakers of Chai, a wannabe rockstar who accidentally fuses a music player to his chest during an experimental procedure at the mega-corporation Vandelay Technologies. The result? Every punch, dodge, and guitar smash connects to the rhythm of the soundtrack — and the entire world follows. Enemies bounce on the beat, industrial machinery clanks in time, and city platforms pulse with every bar. The combat is intuitive enough to pick up in minutes but rewards players who truly lock into the groove with satisfying combo multipliers and score bonuses.

The game’s art style draws from classic anime and American comics, giving it a look that feels immediately at home for fans of the genres GameTrader readers know and love. It earned strong praise globally — Metacritic scores of around 87 on both Xbox and PS5 — and built a devoted fanbase that pushed hard for a wider physical release.

Hi-Fi RUSH | Official Trailer — via Hi-Fi RUSH on YouTube

The Asia Deluxe Edition: What’s in the Box

The physical Deluxe Edition, published in Asia by SuperDeluxe Games, is the most complete package Hi-Fi RUSH has ever received. Here’s what’s inside:

  • PS5 game disc with the complete Hi-Fi RUSH experience
  • Premium artbook featuring exclusive concept art and developer commentary
  • 3-disc original soundtrack
  • Trading cards
  • Reversible cover sleeve and three-sided slipcase box

The disc also bundles every free content update — including the well-received Arcade Challenge mode — plus three DLC costume packs: Bossplay, Traditional Garb, and Teamplay. Crucially for Singapore players, the Asia edition carries full multi-language support, with in-game text and audio options covering English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, and more, so there’s no barrier to jumping in.

Hi-Fi RUSH - Chai explores a volcanic industrial zone
Image courtesy of Tango Gameworks / Krafton

From Tokyo Studio to Krafton — The Story Behind the Game

Hi-Fi RUSH was created by Tango Gameworks, a studio founded in Tokyo in 2010 by Shinji Mikami, the legendary creator of Resident Evil. The game’s sun-soaked, music-driven world was a striking departure from the studio’s earlier horror work on The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo, and it landed as their most celebrated release by far.

In a move that shocked the industry, Microsoft shut Tango Gameworks down in June 2024 amid broader restructuring cuts. The studio sat dark for just a few months before South Korean publisher Krafton — best known globally for PUBG — stepped in and acquired both the studio and the Hi-Fi RUSH IP in August 2024. Around 50 of the original staff returned, and Hi-Fi RUSH’s future is again in motion under Krafton’s stewardship. The Asia physical release is the first major release under the new ownership.

Hi-Fi RUSH - Chai faces the Vandelay executive lineup on screen
Image courtesy of Tango Gameworks / Krafton

Where to Get It in Singapore

The Hi-Fi RUSH Deluxe Edition Asia (PS5) ships 16 July 2026. It’s available from online game importers that carry Japanese-region releases and ship to Singapore — check stock at your preferred gaming importer, as quantities on collector’s editions like this tend to be limited. All PS5 games are region-free, so the Japan-region disc plays without issue on any Singapore PS5 console.

Whether you’re a rhythm-game fan who never got the chance to try Hi-Fi RUSH, or a collector looking for a premium physical package, Thursday is the day to pull the trigger. For more upcoming game releases, see our Game News section.

Rayman and friends in the Once Upon a Time level from Rayman Legends Retold
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Rayman Legends Retold Gets Surprise Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Crossover Skin Ahead of October Launch

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Ubisoft just dropped a fun surprise for fans of both Rayman and Assassin’s Creed: Rayman Legends Retold will include a playable Edward Kenway skin from Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag — and it’s already confirmed ahead of the game’s October 1, 2026 launch on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The crossover skin, revealed just hours ago, sees the iconic pirate-assassin dressed in his signature white hood and dual hidden blades leap into the vibrant side-scrolling world of Rayman. It joins previously announced crossover costumes for AstroBot and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — a crossover lineup that spans both PlayStation exclusives and third-party darlings.

Rayman Legends Retold - Once Upon a Time level
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

What Is Rayman Legends Retold?

If you missed the June reveal during PlayStation’s State of Play, here’s the quick brief: Rayman Legends Retold is a reimagined remake of the beloved 2013 platformer, rebuilt from the ground up by Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Montpellier. The original game’s gorgeous UbiArt 2D visuals have been replaced with a 2.5D Snowdrop engine presentation — think lush 3D environments viewed from a side-scrolling perspective, peppered with full 3D cinematics.

But it’s not just a visual upgrade. The Retold version brings:

  • A brand-new sixth realm with an original storyline
  • Fully voiced cinematics featuring the returning cast
  • Four new musical stages (in addition to the classic ones)
  • Dragon rides starring Toad and company
  • A new Cave of Trials challenge mode
  • Improved Kung Foot mini-game with new arenas
  • 1–4 player local and online co-op

And here’s the kicker: every copy of Rayman Legends Retold includes Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition for free — the 2011 predecessor rebuilt in 4K/60fps with new collectibles and QoL improvements. That’s two full games in one package.

RAYMAN LEGENDS RETOLD | Reveal Trailer — Ubisoft
Rayman Legends Retold - Dragon Ride featuring Toad
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

Editions and Pricing

Three editions are available at launch:

  • Standard Edition — USD $39.99 (~SGD 53–55): Base game + Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition
  • Deluxe Edition: Adds the Retro Pack — four classic costumes (Classic Rayman, Betilla, Retro Hunter, Electoon Teensie) plus an Art Gallery unlock
  • Launch Edition: Includes the Hoodlum Havoc Pack with two Rayman 3-inspired costumes (available for a limited time at launch)

The game is rated E10+ by the ESRB and weighs in at 23.4 GB on Nintendo Switch 2. It will also be available on GeForce Now and Blacknut cloud gaming platforms at launch.

Rayman Legends Retold - Lucha Chase gameplay
Image courtesy of Ubisoft

Worth the Wait for Singapore Gamers?

At roughly SGD $53–55 for a package that includes two games, plus a stacked Deluxe Edition and a growing roster of fun crossover skins, Rayman Legends Retold is shaping up to be one of the better-value platformers of 2026. Switch 2 owners in Singapore should note the 23.4 GB download requirement — make sure your microSD card is ready.

Rayman Legends Retold launches October 1, 2026 on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Store). Pre-orders are live now.