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Oppo Reno 14 Pro is expected to arrive later this year as the successor to the Reno 13 Pro (Review) model that was unveiled by the company a few months ago. A design render of the purported Oppo Reno 14 Pro has surfaced online, giving us a peek at the design of the upcoming handset. Oppo will reportedly equip the Reno 14 Pro with a triple rear camera setup, housed in a redesigned camera island. The handset is also expected to sport a flat OLED screen and could arrive with a programmable 'Magic Cube' button.Oppo Reno 14 Pro Design (Expected)A design render of the purported Oppo Reno 14 Pro published by Smartprix shows the design of the handset's rear panel appears similar to its predecessor, except for the camera island. While the Reno 13 Pro had three cameras located inside discrete 'rings', the next-gen Reno model could feature a slightly tweaked layout.The redesigned camera island on the Oppo Reno 14 Pro (Tap to expand)Photo Credit: SmartprixWhile the image suggests that the location of the triple rear camera setup will be retained on the Reno 14 Pro, the primary and ultrawide camera are seen together in the same module. Meanwhile, the optical periscope camera is located to the right, above the LED flash.Oppo Reno 14 Pro Specifications (Expected)According to the publication, the Oppo Reno 14 Pro will run on Android 15, with Oppo's ColorOS 15 skin. The handset will sport a flat OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, unlike the current generation model that features a quad curved display.Oppo will reportedly equip the Reno 14 Pro with a triple rear camera setup, featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilisation, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera.There's no word on the processor that will power the Oppo Reno 14 Pro, or the handset's battery capacity. Like other upcoming Oppo and OnePlus smartphones, the Reno 14 Pro will feature a new 'Magic Cube' button that can be remapped, like Apple's Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer models.The publication claims that the Oppo Reno 14 Pro will be launched in China next month, and the handset will arrive in India in "June or July". However, it's worth taking these claims with a grain of salt, as there's no word from the company on any plans to launch the purported successors to the Oppo Reno 13 series of smartphones.

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NewsDonkey Kong Bananza Gameplay Showcases Exploration, Dynamic Destruction, and MoreNintendo's Donkey Kong Bananza will bring long-awaited 3D platforming shenanigans for the gorilla to Switch 2 players in July. Posted By Shubhankar Parijat | On 05th, Apr. 2025The wait for a new 3DDonkey Kongplatformer has dragged on for an eternity, but after several years of rumours, were finally getting another one.Donkey Kong Bananzawas one of Nintendos biggest announcements at the recent Switch 2 Direct, and the company is continuing to showcase the title ahead of its looming release.As part of its day 2 Treehouse livestream, Nintendo showcased new gameplay footage forDonkey Kong Bananza. Across roughly 15 minutes, the new gameplay shows off the games dynamic (and extensive) environmental destruction mechanics, how that impacts exploration, combat and platforming gameplay (including surface around on broken rocks), collectible hunting, what the map function will look like, and more. Both visually and in terms of gameplay, the action platformer continues to look promising. Check out the gameplay below.Donkey Kong Bananzawill launch on July 17 for the Nintendo Switch 2. For another lengthy chunk of gameplay footage, head on over here. Tagged With: Atomfall Publisher:Rebellion Developments Developer:Rebellion Developments Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView MoreMonster Hunter Wilds Publisher:Capcom Developer:Capcom Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PCView MoreSouth of Midnight Publisher:Microsoft Developer:Compulsion Games Platforms:Xbox Series X, PCView More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! Nintendo Reveals File Sizes for Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and More Files sizes have also been revealed for the upcoming native versions of Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super... Donkey Kong Bananza Gameplay Showcases Exploration, Dynamic Destruction, and More Nintendo's Donkey Kong Bananza will bring long-awaited 3D platforming shenanigans for the gorilla to Switch 2 ... Mario Kart World Showcases Nearly 40 Minutes of New Gameplay Nintendo continues to show off extensive new gameplay footage for the upcoming kart racer, which is due out in... Kirby Air Riders is Developed by Bandai Namco, Sakurai Reveals Bandai Namco also developed the Sakurai-directed Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS and Super Smash Bros. Ult... The Duskbloods Roles Let You Mark Other Players as Companions or Rivals You can fight or team up with specific players, earning rewards by completing goals and witnessing "unique int... Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Delayed, Still Launching on June 5th The delay is to "Assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions." A new pre-order date ... View More

JawmuncherCrisis DinoModeratorOct 25, 201744,006Ibis IslandRelease Date: March 24th, 2025 (Early Access), March 27th (Standard)Platforms: PS5, XBS, PCPrice: Standard - $59.99, Deluxe $69.99Demo Available, Data does transfer to full gameEasy Mode Available - Beat the 1st Boss or Die Multiple Times in the First Level to Select itABOUT THIS GAMEExperience the brutal action of The First Berserker: Khazan, a hardcore Action RPG adventure set 800 years before the events of the Dungeon Fighter Online (DNF) Universe. You will experience the vast universe and journey to the continent of Arad and discover the untold story of General Khazan. Master deep and immersive combat mechanics while you engage in strategic battles against a diverse array of foes and bosses. Will you embrace the path of the First Berserker and embark on Khazan's path of revenge?THE FIRST BERSERKERThe Great General Khazan is falsely branded a traitor and mercilessly tortured. After narrowly escaping death, Khazan forms an unlikely alliance with the ghostly entity Blade Phantom, gaining otherworldly powers. Witness Khazan's journey for revenge and learn his path to becoming the first berserker in the DNF Universe.BATTLE-HARDENED GENERALKhazan is a master of combat, wielding an arsenal of dual-wield weapons, spears, and great-swords with unmatched prowess. Collect, upgrade, and combine these weapons with various armor sets to create your own unique combat style. Develop Khazan's abilities through multiple in-depth skill trees, allowing players to customize their playstyle and specialize in different combat techniques. While challenging for hardcore gamers, the two difficulty settings and variety of combat and skill mechanics make the game approachable for players of all skill levels.LEGENDARY BOSSESKhazan engages in unforgettable boss battles, where each foe presents distinct attack patterns, exploitable weaknesses, and unique abilities. These battles require strategic thinking, precise timing, and a deep understanding of the combat system, encouraging players to adapt and learn quickly. By mastering Khazan's versatile weapons and skills, players can effectively customize their tactics to conquer various boss types and navigate diverse combat scenarios.ANIME MEETS AAAThe First Berserker: Khazan's striking 3D cel-shaded graphics bring the world of Arad to life with the vibrant look of animated films. The essence of the Dungeon and Fighter Universe is captured and reimagined with a unique blend of bold, cel-shaded art and realistic textures, creating an immersive visual experience.DELUXE EDITION CONTENTSLast edited: Mar 26, 2025 RhaknarMemberOct 26, 201750,609really like the demo but I'm a stupid soulslike fanboi so I eat them all up. It does nothing new, but it seems competent in what it does from the demo. Pre-ordered it along with Xeno X and MonHun Wilds in a Buy 2 get 1 deal, can't wait for next week (wonder if I can finish Shadows before it comes out)2CL4MarsMemberNov 9, 20182,352My biggest question is the environment variety, all we've seen are mountains covered in snow and a demonic ish realm. The digital artbook is showing a city but will we actually visit it.I dunno one of the best parts of From's games and I would say should be a priority for souls like is interesting locations and From has same great looking art even when it's tech fails.Izanagi89"This guy are sick" and Corrupted by VengeanceMemberOct 27, 201718,345Anyone know when the review embargo ends?OP OPJawmuncherCrisis DinoModeratorOct 25, 201744,006Ibis IslandIzanagi89 said:Anyone know when the review embargo ends?Click to expand...Click to shrink...I think it'll be on the 24th when the Early Access starts. The Review Codes have been out for a bit.stnMemberOct 28, 20176,340Can't wait for the 24th! I am all in on this one, one of my most anticipated releases of the year.KurumiShinra EmployeeMemberOct 26, 20171,422Can't wait to play this. Really enjoyed the closed beta and demo. But I completely forgot this comes out on the 24th if you pre-ordered the deluxe edition and I know I won't be done with AC Shadows before then.Majin BooMemberOct 26, 20171,737Really looking forward to this, demo was solid but I can't say how good the complete package will be, depends a lot on progression and level design/variety. I will also get AI Limit Day 1 to completely drown myself in souls goodness.PLASTICA-MANMemberOct 26, 201728,513Hopefully the full game will be good and not repetitive. Looking forward to play this after the demo.DaddyWarBuccssMemberOct 25, 2017765Replaying the demo again now because I finished it soooo long ago. Been waiting for this a long time and the demo was amazing. nssMemberApr 10, 20182,276Just started the demo. This is better than i anticipated. Cautiously optimisticMeasureMemberAug 14, 2020746Demo (and CBT) were better than I expected. Combat in particular was pretty decent. Fingers crossed.xirMemberOct 27, 201714,876Los Angeles, CAi said fuck it and got early access.. Give me an easy souls!Friendly BearMemberJan 11, 20193,231I Dont Care Where (Just Far)I'm probably buying this game, but not early access.If someone plays it on Pro, please report if the performance issues from the demo have been cleaned up.This will help me decide, I'd appreciate it.Assuming the start of the demo is the start of the full game, that very first area where you're just limping around in the snow, that would dip pretty noticably in the demo.InfiniteKingMemberOct 26, 20172,409I'm excited I thought this wouldn't get much of a OT people seem soured on this game from that pitiful hype thread. None the less I was playing the demo againLast edited: Mar 20, 2025Diogo ArezOne Winged SlayerMemberOct 20, 202019,857I wasn't going to buy it anytime soon but got a good deal and why not? Really interested to see where the combat goes with later gearOP OPJawmuncherCrisis DinoModeratorOct 25, 201744,006Ibis IslandBaphometMemberDec 8, 201821,084It just looks so generic to me.coldsaggingAVALANCHEMemberOct 27, 20177,800Demo was pretty solid, I especially liked the greatsword which I usually avoid in games like this.hey it's that dogMemberOct 25, 20179,522Searching youtube they appear to be putting out a ton of promo material in the last few days but it doesn't seem to be breaking through to Era. The interest level in this thread doesn't bode well either. hydruxo Legend MemberOct 25, 201722,323I liked the demo quite a bit but I do have to wonder how much variety there is to the game. Seems like it doesn't have a whole lot to it judging by the trailers. I liked the feel of the combat a lot though.hey it's that dogMemberOct 25, 20179,522hydruxo said:I liked the demo quite a bit but I do have to wonder how much variety there is to the game. Seems like it doesn't have a whole lot to it judging by the trailers. I liked the feel of the combat a lot though.Click to expand...Click to shrink...I agree that environmental variety looks like an afterthought here but the gamefeel is outstanding and I like the combat dynamics a ton. The gameplay managed to evolve significantly from chapter 1 to chapter 3 in the beta test so I have to wonder whether it continues that trend or plateaus soon after that.Gunny T HighwayUnshakable Resolve - One Winged SlayerMemberOct 27, 201719,233CanadaThe demo was pretty good, but this really feels like a game I would rather wait for a good sale.Xshade90MemberNov 2, 20171,374Gunny T Highway said:The demo was pretty good, but this really feels like a game I would rather wait for a good sale.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Why? Compared to other anime-souls games, this one really performs well and is actually fun to play.TheAquaticApeMemberOct 25, 20171,655Gunny T Highway said:The demo was pretty good, but this really feels like a game I would rather wait for a good sale.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Exactly how I feel. There's been no shortage of good games already this year - Avowed, Monster Hunter, Assassin's Creed. I'm interested in this game, but I don't need it day one.TimodusMemberOct 27, 2017359Got the physical PS5 version pre-ordered.Jawmuncher said:Demo Available, Data does NOT transfer to full gameClick to expand...Click to shrink..."Progress made in the demo can be carried over to the full game via your save file."Gunny T HighwayUnshakable Resolve - One Winged SlayerMemberOct 27, 201719,233CanadaXshade90 said:Why? Compared to other anime-souls games, this one really performs well and is actually fun to play.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Mostly because there is too many other games I would rather play right now. I don't need to get this right away.Renteka-BondChicken ChaserMemberDec 28, 20175,863Clearwater, FloridaDecided to grab Shadows and I already have AI Limit, so won't be grabbing this til after AI, but I'm looking forward to it! Been in a real Souls like Drought recently, so having 2 back to back is nice for options.OP OPJawmuncherCrisis DinoModeratorOct 25, 201744,006Ibis IslandTimodus said:Got the physical PS5 version pre-ordered."Progress made in the demo can be carried over to the full game via your save file."Click to expand...Click to shrink...wtf, when did that happen? I'm not complaining thoRenteka-BondChicken ChaserMemberDec 28, 20175,863Clearwater, FloridaJawmuncher said:wtf, when did that happen? I'm not complaining thoClick to expand...Click to shrink...I actually think it was always like that? Maybe I'm misremembering cause it's the norm now, but I'm pretty sure it was confirmed to transfer when it initially launched a month ago. OP OPJawmuncherCrisis DinoModeratorOct 25, 201744,006Ibis IslandRenteka-Bond said:I actually think it was always like that? Maybe I'm misremembering cause it's the norm now, but I'm pretty sure it was confirmed to transfer when it initially launched a month ago.Click to expand...Click to shrink...I might've confused it with pirate yakuza which doesn'tXshade90MemberNov 2, 20171,374Gunny T Highway said:Mostly because there is too many other games I would rather play right now. I don't need to get this right away.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Oh, then that's completely fine. I thought it was more related to the game itself that you wanted a deep discount.Renteka-BondChicken ChaserMemberDec 28, 20175,863Clearwater, FloridaJawmuncher said:I might've confused it with pirate yakuza which doesn'tClick to expand...Click to shrink...That would check out, since the Pirate Demo, from what I played, starts you a bit of ways into the game while Khazan is from the very beginning.Diogo ArezOne Winged SlayerMemberOct 20, 202019,857Just replayed the entire demo today and loved it way more this time around but now I'm in a dilemma lmao, my first save has way better gear, but has one soulstone missing and way less mastery and XP than this new playthroughxirMemberOct 27, 201714,876Los Angeles, CADo we know if levels are repayable to try to complete gear setsShivamMemberSep 17, 2022340Demo sold me, day 1. I hope there will be more and more hack & slash games because souls-likes and their derivatives are so oversaturatedScytheThe FallenOct 27, 20171,291so excited for this! I'm ready to get my ass kickedGwyndolinCinderMemberOct 26, 20175,643Demo was extremely competent, not excited for this, but I will probably play and enjoy itDiogo ArezOne Winged SlayerMemberOct 20, 202019,857xir said:Do we know if levels are repayable to try to complete gear setsClick to expand...Click to shrink...I hope so because if not making gear drops random from bosses would be stupidRadokatMemberOct 30, 2017784From the Dev stream/reddit it seems like you can replay chapters through memories.So no missables - sounds great. NovumVeritasMemberOct 26, 201710,809BerlinReviews will drop today, 4 pm CET :)BatatinaMemberOct 25, 20175,631Edinburgh, UKIs this game going to be super hard? Or is it a lighter souls-like?RhaknarMemberOct 26, 201750,609Batatina said:Is this game going to be super hard? Or is it a lighter souls-like?Click to expand...Click to shrink...demo was easier than most Soulslikes, the boss was still a hassle until I figured out what it wanted with one of the moves. I'ts still one of "those games" tho, so it's going to be hard.OP OPJawmuncherCrisis DinoModeratorOct 25, 201744,006Ibis IslandBatatina said:Is this game going to be super hard? Or is it a lighter souls-like?Click to expand...Click to shrink...Rhaknar said:demo was easier than most Soulslikes, the boss was still a hassle until I figured out what it wanted with one of the moves. I'ts still one of "those games" tho, so it's going to be hard.Click to expand...Click to shrink...There is an "Easy Mode" option as well much like Stranger of Paradise has, though you need to beat the first boss in the Snow Area to be given the option (Not sure why they set it up like that but whatever)Yu NarukamiUnshakable ResolveMemberOct 26, 20175,636Jawmuncher said:There is an "Easy Mode" option as well much like Stranger of Paradise has, though you need to beat the first boss in the Snow Area to be given the option (Not sure why they set it up like that but whatever)Click to expand...Click to shrink...The first boss is a huge a-hole lol.RhaknarMemberOct 26, 201750,609Jawmuncher said:There is an "Easy Mode" option as well much like Stranger of Paradise has, though you need to beat the first boss in the Snow Area to be given the option (Not sure why they set it up like that but whatever)Click to expand...Click to shrink...oh didn't know that.Diogo ArezOne Winged SlayerMemberOct 20, 202019,857Radokat said:From the Dev stream/reddit it seems like you can replay chapters through memories.So no missables - sounds great.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Nice! That's awesomeAhtiUnshakable ResolveMemberNov 6, 201710,846Batatina said:Is this game going to be super hard? Or is it a lighter souls-like?Click to expand...Click to shrink...According to FightingCowboy "you'll be stuck on bosses for hours".https://www.reddit.com/r/TheFirstBerserker/comments/1ji2ivo/fightincowboy_difficulty_certificate/#lightboxRadokatMemberOct 30, 2017784Key just arrived and preload would be available (49.81 GB).It's probably faster to just download at release as unpacking takes ages sometimes.Ahti said:According to FightingCowboy "you'll be stuck on bosses for hours".https://www.reddit.com/r/TheFirstBerserker/comments/1ji2ivo/fightincowboy_difficulty_certificate/#lightboxClick to expand...Click to shrink...That will be interesting, at least people have the chance to switch to easy mode if they need to.OP OPJawmuncherCrisis DinoModeratorOct 25, 201744,006Ibis IslandKind of surprised reading the comments in that Reddit.Seems like some people were legit taking 3 hours to fight the Blade Phantom. He was hard but he didn't take me that long. As Stamina (Damage and Regen) seems like the most important part of this game above everything else (While a lot of other souls like you can kinda of ignore it).IMO, the game at least from the demo seems to prioritize True Guards and the damage you can do to the Stamina Bar. Will not be surprised if builds going that route have an easier time. Also, it feels like Dual Wield will be the "easiest" playstyle for most.