The YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Hyperspace” Will Be Exclusive To Asia and Africa

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adidas has announced that the YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Hyperspace” will be the next colourway release of the popular sneaker silhouette.

The shoe will be launching exclusively in select cities in Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and India, with a release date of March 16, 2019.

Taking a cue from the updated Primeknit aesthetics of the “Static”, the “Hyperspace” borrow the former’s translucent stripe on its tonal blue upper.

The shoe will be released in Singapore via JD Sports ION, Pedder on Scotts, Limited Edt (Marina Bay Sands) and adidas Originals Pacific Plaza.

It will also drop in Malaysia at adidas Originals KLCC, JD Sports Pavilion, Sole What and Crossover.

For more details, check out

You Can Now Turn On ‘Dark Mode’ on Facebook Messenger

Facebook is now allowing all iOS and Android users to activate a ‘dark mode’ feature on its Messenger app, days after it was leaked on Reddit.

However, instead of simply adding a button, users will have to send a crescent moon emoji on a chat in order for their app to invert in colours.

Messenger is the first of several apps by Facebook to receive the dark theme, with observers anticipating the same move to happen for the main Facebook app and perhaps on other subsidiaries like Instagram and WhatsApp – a feature that has already been implemented on WhatsApp’s competitor Telegram.

Once you send the crescent moon emoji to a chat, the app will notify you that “You’ve found dark mode!” and will direct you to the settings page to turn it on.

In a blogpost, Facebook wrote: “Messenger’s dark mode provides lower brightness while maintaining contrast and vibrancy. Dark mode cuts down the glare from your phone for use in low light situations, so you can use the Messenger features you love no matter when or where you are.”

Here a quick video to show you how to activate it.

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Apex Legends Clocks In 50 Million Players in 28 Days, Outpacing Fortnite’s Growth Rate

It is truly an understatement to say that EA has a hit in its hands with Apex Legends. After the startling announcement that it topped 25 million players in its first week, developers Respawn Entertainment has announced that 50 million players have laid their hands on the game after just 28 days from launch.

Apex has had a meteoric rise to stardom since its surprise release in February when it was made available for free on the same day it was announced. Since then, the game has been lauded by critics and players alike.

In comparison, Fortnite took more than four months to hit 50 million players, although it does boast a total player count of over 200 million. However, with Apex Legends outpacing Fortnite in terms of growth rate, it could very well be a matter of time before the former reaches that number as well.

The achievement is even more noteworthy taking into consideration that Apex is only available on three platforms: the PS4, Xbox One and PC. Fortnite, on the other hand, is playable on mobile and Nintendo Switch as well.

Time will tell how this freshly-brewing rivalry will play out.

Earlier last week, users have begun noticing several changes on Fortnite that have borrowed elements from Apex such as the ping system.

Respawn are also taking a page of Fortnite’s handbook by adding a battle pass in March as a form of monetization and a way to introduce new content.

UNDEFEATED and adidas Have A “Triple Black” UltraBOOST In The Works

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Long term partners UNDEFEATED and adidas are back at it with a brand new collaboration, a pair of UltraBOOSTs in Triple Black.

Revealed by industry insider @sneakerprophet_, the pair is exactly what you’d expect from the two labels.

Decked out in black from top to toe including a fully blacked-out BOOST midsole, the shoe features the UNDFTD logo in 3M reflective material across the uppers.

There’s no official word yet on the release of the pair, but expect it to make an appearance sometime this year.

For a closer look, check out the images from @sneakerprophet_ below.

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adidas YEEZY BOOST 700 “Inertia” Drops in Singapore on March 9

Following last month’s drop of the YEEZY BOOST 700 “Salt”, adidas and Kanye West are set to drop another colourway of the retro-inspired silhouette this month.

Set to drop on March 9 in Singapore, the YEEZY BOOST 700 “Inertia” blends calming blue with coral accents.

As with previous pairs, this will come with mesh underlays on the uppers, alongside suede overlays and premium leather.

The shoe is finished with a gum sole in cream.

The pair will retail for S$450 and will be available on both

Air Jordan 1 Defiant “Couture” Available To Ballot on END Launches Right Now

Following the highly-popular US drop of the Air Jordan 1 “Defiant”, sneakerheads in Europe will be getting their chance to score a pair.

The good news for us in Asia is that UK retailer END Clothing ships globally, which means we also get a chance to cop the pair – albeit in competition with everyone else in the world.

The “Defiant” is a refreshing new look for the silhouette, with a single red stripe cutting through the mainly black upper. The design is inspired by racing stripes given Michael Jordan’s obsession for luxury cars.

The ballot on END Launches closes at 8am on March 2 (Singapore time), so be sure to take your chance as soon as you can.

It’ll be priced at S$255 plus an additional S$32 for shipping.

For a closer look at the pair, check it out below.

Nike Signs Deal To Sponsor Esports League

As the debate grows on esports’ place in the world of sports, the world’s largest sportswear manufacturer has laid its mark on the divide by signing its first esports deal on Thursday.

For the next four years, Nike will supply all squads of China’s League of Legends Pro League (LPL) with clothing and footwear.

In addition to apparel, Nike will also be exploring the prospect of providing custom training programmes for the league’s “ethletes” in a bid to cement its place as a major player in the esports scene.

Nike’s move follows that of competitors adidas and Puma, both of which have secured sponsorship deals with a host of esports teams.

Nike’s entrance into the space is a welcomed one for esports enthusiasts as it lends its clout to legitimise esports as a true form of sport.

The move to sponsor the League of Legends tournament in China is a calculated one for Nike, which has invested its resources in an efficient manner in capturing the esports audience. League of Legends was the most watched game on Twitch and YouTube in 2018, while China is home to the most esports enthusiasts in the world with 75 million fans, according to data from Newzoo.

PlayStation Plus Free Games In March Include The Beloved Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

Sony might be doing away with free PS3 and Vita games, but PlayStation Plus members need not fret as March will be an action-packed month for freebies.

Following the top-notch titles in For Honor and Hitman, which made up the free games for PS Plus members in February, Sony will be including the remastered version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in the month of March.

In addition to the first instalment in the Modern Warfare series, PS Plus members will also get the puzzle masterpiece that is The Witness for free.

Both games will be made available to PS Plus subscribers from March 5, which means if you have yet to claim your copy of Hitman and For Honor, now’s the time to do so.

Last month, Sony increased the cloud storage of PS Plus members from 10GB to 100GB.

Fortnite Copies Apex Legends’ Ping System, Respawn Beacons Spotted As Well

Since the launch of Apex Legends, the latest addition to the Battle Royale genre which has taken the gaming world by storm, it was only a matter of time before Fortnite would make its move to fend off the competition.

Following EA’s announcement that Apex reached 25 million unique players in its first week – a feat that took Fortnite twice that time – industry experts and casual gamers alike have been expecting Fortnite to buckle at the introduction of a formidable opponent.

So it was unsurprising that when Fortnite introduced Season 8, it included a new feature that Apex players will find familiar: a ping system.

As shown in the video below by TmarTn, players on Fortnite can now highlight to teammates a particular location or weapon with a tap of a button.

The feature has been a widely popular one in Apex, allowing for strangers to play together in a squad without the need for a microphone, and we’re sure it’s going to have a positive effect amongst Fortnite players.

Besides the ping system, several bugs that have appeared in game may have revealed Fortnite’s plans to introduce respawn beacons as well, another beloved feature in Apex. 

Vans with holograms on their roof have begun appearing in the game, bearing a strong resemblance to the devices in Apex that allow you to bring back dead teammates.

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It’ll be interesting to see how the games will fare out in the coming months, particularly with Apex Legends introducing its battle pass system this month.

This Beautifully Retro Colourway of the Nike Air Max2 Light Drops in S’pore on Feb 28

The return of the truly retro Nike Air Max2 Light silhouette has been nothing but timely, particularly given the obsession towards all things 1990s.

Originally released in 1994, the now iconic running shoe is immortalised in “University Gold”, making it a must-have for the season.

While newer colourways have blended the retro silhouette with more updated trends, this colourway truly cements its place as a 90s shoe, through and through.

The uppers are made from smooth synthetic leather and mesh, giving it a nostalgic and familiar look.

Complete with the Air Max bubble for maximum comfort and cushioning, the Nike Air Max2 Light “University Gold” drops in Singapore on Nike.com on February 28, 2019.

The release will be at 9am (SGT), so be sure to grab them quick and early.

For a closer look, check them out below.