It’s time to look forward to the rest of 2025, in terms of what we can expect from the gaming industry this year. Top of the list is the release of Nintendo Switch 2, and with the Japanese giant dropping a reveal trailer last week, we discuss what little details we have so far, including when will be the actual release date. Then, it’s a discussion on whether we’ll see continuing trends from last year spilling over into 2025, including massive layoffs in the industry. Last but not least, our guest shared the top three games he’s looking forward to playing this year.

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We’re going to look back at 2024 one last time in this new year to present Jonathan Leo’s best games of 2024! The Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com shares some of the best games that he played last year, featuring obvious picks, as well as some hidden gems that are worth checking out, especially if you’ve not played them! Kakuchopurei.com’s Top 40 Best Games of 2024 can be found here, and while you’re at it, don’t forget to also check out their Southeast Asia Game Awards & Appreciation 2024!

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BFM and Kakuchopurei.com team up for the final time in 2024 to summarise what happened in the gaming world in December! We round up the biggest news from the month, including Sony becoming a major shareholder of Kadokawa, as well as the winners from The Game Awards 2024. Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com also shares what was announced at TGA 2024, and talks about December’s releases, including Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, Marvel Rivals and Warframe 1999!

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At the end of the day, it was a bridge too far. Selangor Red Giants, a Mobile Legends Bang Bang esports team that only came to the scene in 2023, was close to completing a perfect year - dubbed the “Golden Road” in the MLBB scene - by winning all the major tournaments in the MLBB esports calendar in the same year. After securing back-to-back victories in MPL Malaysia Season 13 and 14, as well as winning the inaugural MLBB Mid Season Cup in July, the stage is set for them to clinch the M6 World Championship, hosted right here in Malaysia. Unfortunately, that did not happen, with SRG finishing third in the championship. Selangor Red Giants’ co-founder Simon Lim joins the show to reflect on a topsy-turvy year, as well as share what it’s like to run and manage an esports team and its athletes.

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If you’re tired of games that take themselves way too seriously, Infinity Nikki might be something that you should consider. Developed by Infold Games, Infinity Nikki is a free-to-play open world game that’s cozy and relaxing, befitting the kind of vibes that some people look for when it comes to video games. Jonathan Leo, Content Director at Kakuchopurei.com joins us to share his thoughts on this game and whether we should check it out.

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

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

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

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Football Manager’s status among football fans and gamers alike is pretty legendary as the franchise is able to evoke various emotions for its players, despite looking mostly like a spreadsheet 85% of the time. The game is loved by many loyal fans and used by actual football experts, but the developers, Sports Interactive, still want to grow and innovate. Football Manager 25 is supposed to be that next step for them but the transition is proving to be challenging, leading to the game being delayed till March 2025 instead of its usual annual release window. We’ll be addressing what happened and how fans are reacting to it in this episode with Football Manager content creator, Daljit Singh. We’ll also be hearing stories from Daljit, from the kind of content he produces on his YouTube and Twitch channels, BusttheNet Gaming, to the joy of playing Football Manager, and why it’s so addictive.

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

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