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  • Trans-Am Activated! 00 Raiser Drops Into Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 This Week

    Trans-Am Activated! 00 Raiser Drops Into Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 This Week

    Gundam fans, prepare to clear your schedules and hoard your tokens. Bandai Namco has officially dropped a bombshell for the 8th Anniversary Pre-Festival: the legendary 00 Raiser is making its highly anticipated debut in Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 (GBO2).

    Mark your calendars, because this meta-shifting beast officially arrives on June 24th at 10 PM PT (which is 6 AM BST on June 25th for UK pilots). The drop will happen simultaneously across both PlayStation and Steam platforms.

    The Power of Celestial Being: What to Expect

    The 00 Raiser enters the fray as a 700-Cost General Unit, capable of dominating both ground and space battlefields.

    For players who have been tracking recent leaks, this confirms that Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is officially taking over the high-cost meta. As a 700-cost unit, the 00 Raiser is poised to shake up the current power balance, bringing the raw power of its Twin Drive System and iconic GN Swords to intense 6v6 team battles.

    Bandai Namco has also released a brand-new debut trailer showcasing the sleek suit in action, proving that the era of “Trans-Am Terror” has officially begun.

    Guaranteed Drop: The 7-Step Boosted Supply Drop

    If your luck with regular Gacha drops is notoriously bad, don’t panic. Alongside the release, GBO2 is launching the 00 Raiser Guaranteed Boosted Supply Drop.

    Running from June 24th at 10 PM PT through July 1st, players can progress through a 7-step banner that offers incredible value:

    • Step 1: 50% OFF tokens (only 15 tokens for a 10-pull).
    • Steps 4–6: Drastically increased drop rates for $\star\star\star\star$ materials (up to 3x).
    • Step 7: Guarantees the 00 Raiser LV1 mobile suit, plus a bonus custom part: Penetration Reduction Armor LV1 (which boosts ballistic/beam defence and reduces damage from MS-penetrating ranged weapons by 20%).

    More 8th Anniversary Pre-Festival Goodies

    The 00 Raiser is just the tip of the spear. The Pre-Festival event brings a massive wave of content to keep pilots busy:

    • Daily Free Special Supply Drops: Get one free pull every day, guaranteeing a $\star\star\star$ or higher rarity Mobile Suit (up to 28 free suits in total).
    • Incredible Login Bonuses: Simply log in over 7 days during the campaign to claim massive rewards, including the Unicorn Gundam LV1, a Celestial Being mark, the Banshee LV1, and the Phenex [NT] LV1.
    • The Rival Approaches: Bandai Namco has already confirmed that the 700-Cost Raid unit Susanowo will follow closely behind the 00 Raiser, dropping the following week on July 1st!

    Get your hangar ready and prime your thrusters. Will you be spending your tokens to lock down the 00 Raiser, or are you saving up for the main 8th Anniversary event? Let us know in the comments below!

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    #GBO2 #GundamBattleOperation2 #00Raiser #Gundam00 #BandaiNamco #GamingNews #MechaGaming #PlayStation #SteamGaming #TechMash

  • Building Giants, Piece by Piece: Why Model Kit Studio is Our Next Cosy Gaming Obsession

    Building Giants, Piece by Piece: Why Model Kit Studio is Our Next Cosy Gaming Obsession

    There is something deeply therapeutic about the click of plastic pieces coming together, the steady stroke of a paintbrush, and the final, satisfying snap of a completed model. But let’s be honest: the hobby can get expensive, your living room table quickly turns into a hazard zone of stray plastic clippings, and spilling a bottle of enamel paint is a tragedy no one wants to relive.

    Enter developer Spooky Rabbits. They are handing us the ultimate digital hobby bench with Model Kit Studio, a relaxing model-building simulator set to launch on Steam in 2027. And trust us—this is about to become a paradise for mecha enthusiasts and cosy gamers alike.

    The Ultimate Digital Hobby Bench

    Model Kit Studio isn’t just a simple puzzle game; it’s a fully realised, immersive simulation of the model-building experience. The game strips away the stress of the real-world hobby while keeping every ounce of the satisfaction.

    Here is what you can look forward to when you step into the studio:

    • Clip, Trim, and Assemble: Experience the tactile joy of building complex mecha models from scratch. Follow step-by-step instructions to snip parts from the sprue, clean up the edges, and assemble intricate joints.
    • A Masterclass in Painting: Want to stick to the classic anime colour scheme? Go for it. Want to give your giant robot a pastel pink, retro-vaporwave aesthetic or a battle-scarred, weathered metal look? The extensive painting toolkit—complete with airbrushes, fine detail brushes, and weathering effects—lets your creativity run wild.
    • Strike a Pose: Once your mechanical masterpiece is complete, the fun doesn’t stop. Model Kit Studio features an advanced articulation and posing system, allowing you to manipulate every joint. Set your mecha up in an epic, gravity-defying action pose or a sleek, museum-ready stance.
    • The Perfect Photo Op: Place your finished build into custom dioramas, adjust the lighting, choose your camera angles, and snap studio-quality photographs to share with the community.

    Why We’re Hyped

    As much as we love Gunpla and sci-fi modeling, finding the time, space, and budget for massive builds can be tough. Model Kit Studio captures that hyper-focused “flow state” of crafting, backed by a soothing soundtrack and beautiful visuals. It’s all the zen, with zero cleanup.

    Don’t Wait Until 2027—Play It Today!

    While the full game won’t officially launch until 2027, Spooky Rabbits is giving us an early taste of the workshop.

    The Model Kit Studio playtest is officially live on Steam right now. You can download it today, grab your virtual nippers, and start building your very first mecha. Head over to Steam, opt into the playtest, and get a head start on designing your dream digital shelf.

    Are you ready to build something awesome?

    Find out more here

    #ModelKitStudio #MechaGaming #CozyGames #SteamGames #IndieDev