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Skyforge highlights pre-registration with $20,000 Cosplay Contest

April 18, 2022 4:11 p.m.

PlayPark Inc. is proud to announce that action MMORPG Skyforge is indeed coming to Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Players can look forward to going god mode in Skyforge during the Closed Beta Test this April.

To celebrate the coming of Skyforge, PlayPark has kicked off the biggest cosplay competition in the region.

Dubbed “Cosplay SEAGods”, the event has the biggest prize pool of any gaming cosplay competition at $20,000 with different categories.

You can join the TikTok Transformation category if you have a knack for putting together eye-popping short videos to complement your cosplay.

Interested parties can sign up here. And of course, the #SEAGODS Battle category pulls out all the stops.

This is where you’ll see literal gods and goddesses walking the land! If you think you have what it takes to be the ultimate cosplay god or goddess, sign up here.

A pantheon of well-known cosplayers from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia have assembled to be judges for this competition, so this is your chance to be seen!

More details of the competition may be found on the official Skyforge website.
Additionally, PlayPark Inc. has several events lined up, including an on-going pre-registration campaign.

Pioneer Packs that contain essential loot for helping you attain godhood faster will be up for grabs to pre-registered players and will be available at launch.

There is also a Skyforge referral program that will net you even more loot and important items the more friends you help out.

To pre-register, simply go to the Skyforge Pre-registration Page. Details on the referral program are also there.

A product of the recent partnership between European publisher MY.GAMES and Asiasoft to bring western games to Southeast Asia, Skyforge features a twist to traditional MMO character progression: instead of just being a hero, characters can go beyond and ascend to godhood.

Skyforge blends elements of more dynamic gameplay with traditional MMO mechanics, allowing players complete freedom to explore the stunning world of Aelion.

For the latest Skyforge news and updates regarding the Closed Beta Test this April, check out the official Facebook page.

Skyforge is a game that boasts a total of 18 playable classes that cater to a wide variety of playstyles, from the tough sword-wielding Paladin to the devastating Cryomancer.

The best part of the class system is that players can switch on the fly, easily adapting to different situations where one class is more efficient at dealing with specific enemies over the other.Becoming a god is a key element in Skyforge, complete with temples, worshippers, and of course, god-like abilities.

The additional firepower god mode provides will be important to win in Invasions, massive events in-game that need all players active in order to win.

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Satisfy your cravings with these best-selling Nanyang drinks

September 15, 2023 3:30 p.m.

Nanyang isn’t only known for its Laksa Prawn, Cheesy Chicken Chop Noodles and Singapore’s best selling Hainanese Chicken Rice and Kopi.

It also has several best-selling drinks to whet your appetite and satisfy your sweet tooth, such as Iced Teh Melaka, Kopi Jelly Milk Tea, Milo Dinosaur and Kopi O.

Head over to your nearest Nanyang branches nationwide.

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USA back on top; Germany takes Top 3 spot in FIBA World Ranking

September 15, 2023 1:28 p.m.

MIES (Switzerland) – The recent completion of the prestigious FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 has produced some eye-catching positive climbs in the latest FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike.

USA reclaim pole position with 786.6 points after benefiting from their consistency at major tournaments over the last three summers. Finishing in fourth place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup where they outperformed former number one nation Spain, their run to the Semi-Finals came off the back of winning an Olympic title at Tokyo in 2021 and also taking bronze at the FIBA AmeriCup 2022.

Recently crowned FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 champions Germany have another slice of history to enjoy as they step into the top three of the rankings for the very first time after moving up a massive eight places and onto 759.7 points. Their stunning success made all the more incredible because of the fact they made the journey to the top step of the podium without tasting defeat.

Canada also have another reason to celebrate too, with their maiden FIBA Basketball World Cup medal fueling an even bigger rise of nine spots. They now occupy sixth position with 745.5 points.

Serbia performed in outstanding fashion to make the title game and their second-placed finish gave their fans something to be proud of. Those supporters can also now enjoy and reflect on their country being a top five nation again as they move up a place and into fifth position on 755.6 points.

Meanwhile, when it comes to the scale and impact of climbing the rankings in the upper echelon, nobody can match Latvia. They have rocketed up a staggering 22 places and into the top 10 after their heroic underdog displays which ensured they took fifth place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. They now sit in 8th position on 743.7 points.

There were many other teams who impressed at the flagship event, including Brazil who recorded three wins in five games and moves up a place into 12th in the rankings on 660.5 points. The Americas region can also boast a nice move upwards of five places into 16th for Puerto Rico on 611.1 points, while Dominican Republic rise six spots into 18th place on 561.9 points.

There were also notable improvements for Georgia who move up 10 positions and into 23rd on 465.9 points, Japan jump 11 spots to 26th on 432.2 points and Lebanon claim an uplift of 16 places into 28th on 423.3.

One nation that truly made everyone sit up and take notice at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 were first-timers South Sudan. They made history by beating China to claim a first win at the event, then pushing on to beat the Philippines and Angola. This has resulted in a sensational climb of 32 spots in the rankings. They now find themselves in 31st place with 375.5 points.

For more information about the method used in the calculation of the FIBA World Ranking Men, please refer to the “How It Works” section.

Click here to view the full FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike.