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Is The Boondocks an Anime?

1 year 8 months ago

The Boondocks had a short run on Adult Swim, ending with only 55 episodes. However, a testament to just how popular and influential the show was and is, Adult Swim still airs reruns to this day. After all these years, fans of the show and anime elitists keep the flames of debate lit by asking one seemingly simple question: is The Boondocks an anime?

Is the Boondocks an Anime?

Ask any fan of cartoons what anime means to them and you’d get a wide range of answers. However, by using Twinfinite’s definition of what makes an anime an anime, we’ve determined that The Boondocks is definitely an anime.

It’s character-driven, thought-provoking, and despite the setting being a suburban neighborhood, The Boondocks has a surprising number of fight scenes inspired by shows like Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and Naruto.

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Brady Klinger-Meyers

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Will There Be a Toradora! Season 2 – Is It Canceled?

1 year 8 months ago

Earlier this year, fans were ecstatic to hear some news about Toradora! during the anime’s 15th Anniversary. But, could this celebration mean a second season for the anime? The only way to find out is by examining the show’s latest updates and rumors about its cancelation.

Will There Be a Toradora! Season 2?

Judging by how the anime ended, it doesn’t seem like there will be a Season 2 of Toradora! because everyone’s story has already wrapped up in the first installment. Moreover, there isn’t much source material from the manga to further develop another season.

Despite all these factors, it is possible for a resurgence of the show since the fanbase continues to grow even today, especially after Netflix added the anime to its collection.

Is Toradora! Canceled?

With no confirmation from the creators or J.C. Staff, Toradora! has not received a cancelation announcement and could potentially get a new OVA that fans have wanted. In addition, the anime has recently celebrated its 15th anniversary by releasing a video of the main cast.

You can check out this exclusive debut of the Toradora! 15th Anniversary, as shown here:

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Kristina Ebanez

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Goddess of Victory: NIKKE by Hyung-tae Kim’s Studio Gets New Trailer Showing the Girls of Triangle Squad

1 year 8 months ago

South Korean game developer Shift Up and Level Infinite released a brand new trailer of the upcoming mobile game Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.

The trailer features one of the squads of heroines included in the game, Triangle Squad, formed by the serious Privaty, armed with the Team Chemistry assault rifle, the grumpy Yulha, armed with the Extreme Altruism sniper rifle, and the cute Admi, wielding the Affliction’s End sniper rifle.

This follows another trailer introducing Protocol Squad.

You can check them out below, with a brief introduction of each character and a glimpse of their gameplay.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, which is coming for iOS and Android, it was originally revealed at an event in 2019 alongside Project EVE (which is coming to PS5), and then showcased again at the end of 2020.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Soul Hackers 2 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, & PC Reveals Nekomata With New Trailer

1 year 8 months ago

Atlus has revealed another demon that will be included in the upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2 with one of its daily trailers.

This trailer showcased Nekomata, a demon inspired by Japanese mythology that has been part of the series since the very beginning. It also appeared in the recent Shin Megami Tensei V.

Like most daily trailers, we also get the daily horoscope, which sees Sagittarius at the top of the fortune ranking and Aries at the bottom.

You can check the trailer out below.

Soul Hackers 2 launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC ( both on Steam and on the Windows Store) on August 26, just one day after the Japanese release on August 25.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Watch a Bunch of Super-Cute Pikachus do the Pikachu Ondo Dance in New Pokemon Video

1 year 8 months ago

If you love Pokemon and feel in a summery mood, the official Japanese Pokemon Kids TV channel has a treat in store for you.

We get a new video featuring a troupe of cute Pikachus performing the “Pikachu Ondo Dance.”

If you’re not familiar with Japanese folk traditions, this is a dance performed with Ondo music usually associated with the Obon celebration (the tradition to honor the spirit of the ancestors in mid-August) and summer festivals.

In fact, the Pikachus wear the traditional hachimaki headband that people wear at summer festivals, and dance among the typical lanterns and in front of the Yagura stage pretty much as you’d see at this kind of celebration.

A second video was also released including a tutorial in case you’d like to learn the Pikachu Ondo Dance yourself. Unfortunately, that’s exclusively in Japanese, but it shouldn’t be too difficult to learn with a bit of effort.

You can enjoy both videos below.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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I am an Air Traffic Controller: Airport Hero Haneda for Nintendo Switch Gets First Trailer Showing Gameplay

1 year 8 months ago

Today Japanese developer Sonic Powered released the first trailer of I am an Air Traffic Controller: Airport Hero Haneda for Nintendo Switch.

The trailer provides the first look at animated gameplay, which is an air traffic controller simulation based on the Tokyo Haneda airport in Japan, challenging the player with the task to direct aircraft around the aprons, runways, and surrounding airspace in order to ensure smooth operation.

Unfortunately, it also confirms that the game will feature fictional airlines, unlike its predecessors, which is always a pity as it negatively impacts immersion for many enthusiasts.

You can check it out below.

I am an Air Traffic Controller: Airport Hero Haneda will release on September 8, 2022, and we already know that it’ll include English language support on top of Japanese.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Fortnite Beach Ball Locations: Where to Kick Beach Balls in No Sweat Summer

1 year 8 months ago

A lot of the No Sweat Summer quests haven’t exactly adhered to a beach party theme. Turns out that ringing doorbells and tossing boogie bombs aren’t inherently summer activities. This next quest will be bringing back the beach party spirit, but you will have to hunt down the objects needed. Here’s where to kick a beach ball and a giant beach ball in Fortnite No Sweat Summer.

For this quest you will have to kick both a normal and a giant beach ball. Here are the map locations of all the different beach ball locations. There aren’t any indicators of what marker leads to what sized beach ball.

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Cameron Waldrop

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Melty Blood: Type Lumina Getting Free Mash Kyrielight & Neco-Arc DLC Characters, PSO2 New Genesis Collaboration, & More

1 year 8 months ago

Today, during the Fate/Grand Order 7th Anniversary livestream, Type-Moon made several announcements related to its 2D fighting game Melty Blood: Type Lumina.

First of all, we’re getting two free DLC characters, popular demi-servant Mash Kyrielight and the cute Neco-Arc. They will both be available by the end of the summer with their own stages and stories. We already know that two more characters are coming by the end of the year.

Speaking of story, the game is getting an overhaul of the story mode, adding several new scenarios and enhancing the production values, as you can see in the clip below, alongside trailers for both new characters.

Last, but not least, Type-Moon also announced a collaboration with Sega’s Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, while no specific details were given.

We know that Sega mentioned that more collaborations would come to its MMORPG between October and November when they announced the detailed roadmap a few days ago.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Fate/EXTRA Record Remake Gets New Trailer Showing Familiar Characters in Action

1 year 8 months ago

Today Type-Moon revealed a new trailer for the upcoming Fate/EXTRA Remake Fate/EXTRA Record.

The trailer showcased several well-known characters from the Fate series including Nero Claudius, Rin Tohsaka, Rani VIII, Shinji Matou, Rin Tohsaka, Leonardo B. Harwey, Cú Chulainn, Francis Drake, and Robin Hood.

We get to see mostly cutscenes, accompanied by small glimpses of gameplay. It certainly looks good with its shiny new coat of paint.

At the moment, the game still doesn’t have announced platforms or a release window, but you can watch the trailer and see what it looks like below.

If you’re unfamiliar with Fate/EXTRA Record, it’s a remake for modern platforms of the classic JRPG Fate/EXTRA, originally released for PSP in July 22, 2010, and very well-loved by fans of the franchise.

It’s currently in development at Type-Moon Studio BB, and it has been announced all the way back in July 2020 including a sizable gameplay reveal, followed by another trailer.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Marvel’s Midnight Suns Gets New Trailer Showcasing Doctor Strange’s Gameplay in Depth

1 year 8 months ago

2K Games and Firaxis Games revealed another trailer about the turn-based tactical game Marvel’s Midnight Suns, dedicated to one of its playable superheroes.

This time around we get to watch a deep dive into the gameplay and abilities of Doctor Strange, A.K.A. neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme Steven Strange.

We get to see how Doctor Strange fights. He’s the perfect support hero with the ability to generate Heroism, conceal your allies, heal them, regenerate combat items, and much more.

We also take a look at what happens when our custom hero will spend some time befriending Steven Strange.

This follows a brief introductory trailer and another deep dive into Doctor Strange’s history.

You can check out the trailer below.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Soul Hackers 2 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, & PC Reveals Norn With New Trailer

1 year 8 months ago

Atlus has revealed another demon that will appear in the upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2 with one of its daily trailers.

This trailer showcased Norn, a demon inspired by norn mythology that has been part of the series since Shin Megami Tensei: if… It also appeared in the recent Shin Megami Tensei V.

Like most daily trailers, we also get the daily horoscope, which sees Leo at the top of the fortune ranking and Libra at the bottom.

You can check the trailer out below.

Soul Hackers 2 launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC ( both on Steam and on the Windows Store) on August 26, just one day after the Japanese release on August 25.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Gran Turismo 7 X Dior Collaboration Announced

1 year 8 months ago

Today, during the Gran Turismo World Series 2022 Manufacturers Cup Showdown, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Polyphony Digital announced a collaboration between Gran Turismo 7 and a popular fashion brand.

The brand is Dior, and the collaboration includes racing gear for the player’s avatar and a customized De Tomaso Mangusta vintage car.

The car’s livery and the gear were designed by British fashion designer and Artistic Director of Dior men’s collections, Kim Jones.

The collection includes a helmet, racing suit, matching gloves, and reinterpreted “Diorizon” shoes.

Both the car and the gear carry the number “47” to pay homage to Christian Dior’s first fashion show in 1947.

Everything will be released in-game on August 25.

Gran Turismo 7 is currently available for PS5 and PS4 and you can read our review.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Lear Fan, Canberra & Bendigo Airports Get New Screenshots; Myrtle Beach Airport Released

1 year 8 months ago

Third-party developers have revealed new assets about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while an airport has been released.

We start with the LearAvia Lear Fan 2100 by Lionheart Creations. It’s currently being tested by Microsoft for release on the official marketplace, and you can check it out below.

Incidentally, if testing on Xbox goes well, it’ll be released on console as well.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Star Ocean: The Divine Force & Valkyrie Elysium’s Collector’s Editions for Japan Showcased in New Trailers

1 year 8 months ago

Square Enix is going to release Star Ocean: The Divine Force and Valkyrie Elysium in the fall and Japan is getting fancy Collector’s Editions.

Both games have Square Enix e-Store Collector’s Editions that we likely aren’t getting in the west, and two trailers have been released showing them off.

Star Ocean: The Divine Force‘s edition will be priced at 18,000 yen (approximately $135) and will include the game, an 80-page artbook, a 5-CD soundtrack, two rubber keychains, an art card with its stand, a special box, and a bunch of digital goodies.

Valkyrie Elysium‘s edition will be priced at 19,980 yen (approximately $150) and it includes the game, a download code for Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, an 80-page artbook, a 236-page book with the script, a mini-soundtrack, two acrylic stands, and a coaster, all packed in a fancy special box.

Both editions are available only for PS5 and PS4.

This is unfortunately a rather common situation. Japanese gamers are still very fond of physical games, and fancy collector’s editions are a beloved practice in the country that is unlikely to go away any time soon, even for relatively minor releases.

So we can either import these editions, or be content with watching them from afar, or in the trailers below.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile Game by Square Enix Gets New Trailers & Gameplay Aplenty

1 year 8 months ago

Square Enix released new trailers of its upcoming Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile game, while also showing gameplay.

The trailers, like the two we saw earlier this week, focus on the cast of characters that will populate the game, including plenty of familiar faces.

During a dedicated livestream the developer also showcased plenty of gameplay including JRPG-style battles and the gacha.

The game is launching in Japan really soon, on August 4, and it has recently passed one million pre-registrations.

You can check out the videos below.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Ashes of Creation Reveals Gorgeous Desert Biome in New Trailer

1 year 8 months ago

Today Intrepid Studio released a new trailer of its upcoming MMORPG Ashes of Creation, showing a new biome.

We get to take a look at the game’s vast desert and its surrounding, and there appears to be a lot of variety, from a rocky desert with somewhat sparse vegetation to a Sahara-like dune desert.

We also take a look at the fauna, which includes a variety of animals and even rather intimidating monsters like a giant scorpion (and its many little friends).

The video also showcases a very interesting horse design which we could define a… horseslug? It’s certainly quite creative.

Of course, this is a fantasy game, so there is no lack of mystical towers sending beams of energy into the sky, titanic statues, and mysterious ruins.

The desert biome is scheduled to appear in the upcoming Alpha 2 phase as development of this highly-anticipated MMORPG progresses.

You can check it out below.

Ashes of Creation is a very promising fantasy MMORPG coming to PC. If you want to hear more, you can check out our hands-on preview from last year.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Valorant Chamber Nerfs Are Being Trialled On the PBE Server, & They’re Pretty Hefty

1 year 8 months ago

Chamber is clearly Valorant’s most overpowered Agent right now, dominating the game’s meta across both ranked and professional play, even despite a nerf back in Patch 4.09 which took away one of his trips. Players throughout the Valorant community have since been calling for more drastic measures, and today we’ve learned that Riot Games is intent on delivering them — an update to the game’s Public Beta Environment server (PBE) is trialing a host of new Chamber nerfs, and they’re certainly hefty.

Essentially, all of Chamber’s kit is getting a nerf, from the number of points it takes to charge his Ultimate to the expense of each Headhunter bullet, and, of course, an increase to the cooldown after using his teleport. Here’s the full overview via the PBE patch notes:

AGENT UPDATES

Chamber

As players in both ranked and pro play have mastered Chamber, his strengths have started to overshadow his weaknesses, making the counterplay to Rendezvous and his arsenal not as effective as we’d hoped. Chamber’s overall power has also felt outsized, and we believe that we can reduce his kit while still keeping him competitive with the rest of the roster.

Rendezvous (E)

  • Base Cooldown increased 20s >>> 30s
  • Recall Cooldown increased 20s >>> 30s
  • Cooldown set to 45s whenever a Rendezvous anchor is destroyed
  • Radius Size decreased 21m >>> 15m

Chamber’s Rendezvous is intended to be powerful at holding space, but the generous radius allowed him to take more space than intended. This change should require Chamber to exert more effort to access off-angles.

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Alex Gibson

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Soul Hackers 2 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, & PC Gets New Trailer Revealing Baphomet & New Gameplay

1 year 8 months ago

Atlus has released another daily trailer of the upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2, on top of brand new gameplay.

This trailer shows off Baphomet, a demon inspired by western mythology that has been part of the series almost since the beginning. It also appeared in the recent Shin Megami Tensei V.

Like most daily trailers, we also get the daily horoscope, which sees Scorpio at the top of the fortune ranking and Pisces at the bottom.

We also get gameplay from a livestream hosted by Sega, providing a good look at dungeon delving in the second video below.

You can check the trailer out below.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Microsoft Flight Simulator PMDG Boeing 737-600 Released & Priced at $34.99

1 year 8 months ago

Today acclaimed third-party developer PMDG released its Boeing 737-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and they had a surprise in store.

The surprise is the price: this advanced high-fidelity aircraft is available on the developer’s own store for $34.99, about 15 bucks less compared to the tentative price originally mentioned by PMDG a while ago.

Here’s what you’re getting in the package, and you can see what the aircraft looks like in the gallery at the bottom of the post.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Harrier & Launceston Airport Get New Screenshots; Mataveri & Santa Monica Airports Released

1 year 8 months ago

Today third-party developers revealed new assets of upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while two airports have been released.

We start with new screenshots and a development update from DC Designs about the upcoming AV-8B Harrier II. The developer also confirmed that the aircraft will be released in September simultaneously on third-party stores and the official marketplace, including Xbox. Consequentially, the Phantom will be pushed toward Christmas.

“I have finally been able to spend nearly a full week on the Harrier’s cockpit, and have covered a lot of ground. Although I have also been involved in the on-going updates for my other aircraft, it’s been good to finally get cracking on the interior with some more detailing and new PBR texture work.

The Asobo pilot is a nice addition to the airplane, largely because with the correct use of nodes it’s possible to position the pilot’s hands and boots on the controls, and see them move as the stick, throttle and rudders move. Great fun and another step towards reality – I’d love them to add a “headless” VR-specific version to add to the immersion when using virtual reality headsets.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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Metallica Pays Tribute to Stranger Things’ Eddie Munson During a Live Performance of Master of Puppets

1 year 8 months ago

***Significant spoilers for Stranger Things Part 4 below***

Eddie Munson is easily the best part about Stranger Things 4. The character has become a beloved part of the fandom and actor Joseph Quinn has become a breakout star for his role. During the show, Eddie delivers an excellent performance where his character fights off flesh-eating bats with the power of metal.

Eddie Munson plays a face-melting rendition of Metallica’s song, Master of Puppets, during a critical scene in Stranger Things 4. The infectious energy and visceral power he brings to the screen was actually so impressive, it managed to catch the attention of Metallica themselves.

A few weeks ago, the band reacted to the scene, stating just how awesome it was. To prove how much they loved it, yesterday, Metallica paid tribute to Eddie’s iconic guitar solo in the show by adding his face to their live performance, which you can see below thanks to the Twitter account bestofjosephq.

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Chuy Bosque

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Top 15 Most Popular Anime Series You Can Watch Right Now

1 year 8 months ago

Jujutsu Kaisen

Top 15 Popular Anime Series

Jujutsu Kaisen: Explaining the Next Big Thing in Anime - IGN

If you’re on the hunt for great fights, solid visuals, and awesome characters, then Jujutsu Kaisen is just for you. Built on the backs of classic Shonen like Naruto and Neon Genesis Evangelion, the show follows Yuji Itadori, a goofy high school student who one day finds himself possessed by the evilest curse of all time, Sukuna.

Itadori is then given the choice of execution or hunting down the rest of Sukuna’s fingers and digesting them (I know, gross) in order to get rid of the evil curse for good. Despite the fact that he’ll still be executed once he gets them all, Yuji agrees, and an epic adventure that uncovers an entirely new world of spirits and curses begins.

The thing that really makes Jujutsu Kaisen so popular is how it manages to take all of the cliches of shonen and hone them into something really enjoyable. Even though it doesn’t have the deepest plot, the characters and story are written, how things are paced, and so much more make for a hell of a ride.

Jujutsu Kaisen is available on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll.

One Punch Man

Top 15 Popular Anime Series

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Tony Cocking

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How to Get All the New Cars in GTA Online: The Criminal Enterprises

1 year 8 months ago

Grand Theft Auto Online has received its latest update via Criminal Enterprises, and there’s plenty of new content to check out as a result. There are money-making opportunities to exploit, new weapons to wage war with, and a host of new vehicles to track down. That last point, in particular, can be tricky, though, and if you’re like most people, you’re probably looking for help to figure out how to get all the new cars in GTA Online: The Criminal Enterprises. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with this guide.

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Keenan McCall

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Fortnite Inflatable Object Locations: Where to Pop No Sweat Summer Inflatable Objects

1 year 8 months ago

The No Sweat Summer event still going strong, and we are onto yet another quest that requires some level of destruction. If you’ve been following along, we are still a few quests away from the final reward, but it is getting close. This guide will lead you to exactly where you need to go to pop No Sweat Summer inflatable objects in Fortnite.

Where To Find No Sweat Summer Inflatable Objects

You will need to pop three of these total to complete the quest. You can see the locations on the map below.

Inflatable Object Map Locations

While there are three spots, they aren’t exactly pointing to inflatable objects, but instead, the general areas you can find them.

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Cameron Waldrop

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Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer Live 72 Dated; Will Reveal More of Update 6.2

1 year 8 months ago

Today Square Enix announced the air date of the next Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer Live broadcast.

The livestream will happen on Friday, August 2 at 4:00 am PDT, 7:00 am EDT, noon BST, or 1:00 pm CEST.

It will air on YouTube (you can find the embed below), Twitch, and NicoNico.

This will be the 72nd Letter from the Producer Live and the topic will be, of course, update 6.2 “Buried Memory.” We’ll learn more about the patch on top of what was revealed in the 71st edition of the broadcast a few weeks ago.

Of course, you can expect a full report about the broadcast with all the content and reveals here on Twinfinite as soon as it airs, just in case you don’t want to be up and about at 4:00.

Incidentally, just yesterday we saw the key artwork of the update, and we learned that the planned expansion of the North American data centers has been delayed.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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NBA 2K23 First Look Trailer Gives Plenty of Gameplay

1 year 8 months ago

If you’re looking forward to NBA 2K23, a new trailer dubbed the “First Look” delivers all the gameplay you could possibly want. We’re only currently a little over a month away from release, and this is probably not the last trailer we will see.

There has been plenty of NBA 2K23 coverage leading up to this point, including the special edition that honors Michael Jordan. NBA 2K23 will also be honoring the WNBA and have a cover featuring legends Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird.

You can find the trailer below, oddly enough it starts off with one of the members of dance crew the Jabbawockeez and they just never come back. There is a nice section of the trailer that highlight’s cover athlete Devin Booker.

NBA 2K23 will be releasing on Sept. 9 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam).

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Cameron Waldrop

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Can You Get the Old Oof Sound Back in Roblox?

1 year 8 months ago

When you think of Roblox, even if you don’t play it at all, one of the first things that come to mind is the iconic sound that was associated with dying in the game: oof. This sound bite has been a part of many meme compilations, and fans still crack up when they hear it when playing the game. As of a recent update, though, it seems the effect has been replaced. Here is everything you need to know on if you can get the old school Oof sound back in Roblox.

Can You Get the Old Oof Sound Back in Roblox?

Thankfully, the answer is, yes, you can get the sound back. All you have to do is to look for the game via your Windows search bar and open up the file location.

How to Get the Old Oof Sound Back in Roblox

Once you’ve found the file location for Roblox on your computer, follow these quick and easy steps.

  1. Click on Roblox’s folder, then Content, & finally Sounds.

  2. Locate the new Ouch.ogg

    You aren’t going to do anything with this yet, but you’ll want to know where it is in order to replace it later.

  3. Search and download OOF.mp3.

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Andrew McMahon

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Marvel’s Midnight Suns Gets New Video All About the History of Doctor Strange

1 year 8 months ago

2K Games and Firaxis Games revealed another video about the turn-based tactical game Marvel’s Midnight Suns, dedicated to one of its playable superheroes.

This time around we get a deep dive into the history of Doctor Strange, A.K.A. neurosurgeon-turned-sorcerer supreme Steven Strange.

This time around, the video doesn’t need to dig deep to find the hero’s connection with magic as it happened with Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man, for obvious reasons.

Interestingly, this breaks the pattern of the previous character reveals, which followed the brief introductory trailer with a deep dive into gameplay. That one is still missing but it’s likely safe to assume that it’ll come soon.

In the meanwhile, you can check this one out below.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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When Does Flock Come Out? Answered

1 year 8 months ago

Stray publisher Annapurna Interactive held a virtual showcase giving fans an insight into what to expect from the publisher in the near future. The showcase was full of unique and visually pleasing titles with one of the standouts being Flock. Flock is an upcoming game looking to task players with enlarging their flock of creatures, for those interested in the game, here’s what you need to know about when Flock comes out.

What the Flock Release Date Is

Flock is currently targeting a 2023 launch date, though no official date has yet been locked in. It is set to launch on Game Pass for the Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, as well as on Steam, and PlayStation platforms.

Not much is known about Flock outside of the general premise. Flock is a multiplayer co-op game that tasks players and their friends with flying around and collecting rare, elusive creatures to add to their flock. It looks mildly similar to Bugsnax with a blend of Pokémon and an infusion of relaxing vibes. You can check out the game’s reveal trailer below if you haven’t already.

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John Esposito

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Is CDkeys Legal, Legit & Safe (or a Scam)?

1 year 8 months ago

We’re all looking for good days and can’t always rely on GOG or Steam to have a particular game on sale. Sometimes you have to shop around; one game may be cheaper on a different platform, but then you have to go through the trouble of creating an account and installing their launcher—it’s a hassle. There’s where CDKeys comes in handy. Naturally, you ask: is CDKeys legal and safe? And why is it so cheap?

It’s understandable to be hesitant, especially with G2A creating a rather bad reputation for CD key reselling businesses. Despite that: Yes, CDKeys is legal and safe.

CDKeys deals with the gray market of the gaming industry. The CD keys you purchase are, as far as we know, legitimate codes. What’s unclear is where CDKeys purchased the codes, which isn’t information the company shares.

What is known is how the company does business to provide a cheap service. To be fair, it gives CDKeys a legitimate leg to stand on.

Why is CDKeys so Cheap?

Since CDKeys deals in the gray market, they can resell game codes at a price that seems too good to be true, like Sims 4: High School Years and No Man’s Sky. According to their FAQ:

“We buy from all corners of the globe to ensure the cheapest possible prices and as we only sell products in digital form we’re able to make significant savings on postage and related expenses…”

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Brady Klinger-Meyers

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When Does the Chainsaw Man Anime Come Out? Answered

1 year 8 months ago

To say the Chainsaw Man anime is highly anticipated would be an understatement. One of the hottest properties to be released by Shonen Jump in recent years, it offers a strange and bloody twist on the usual shows filling the genre. Likewise, the anime has MAPPA handling its animation, leaving many hopeful that it’ll be ripe with visual splendor. However, one question remains that you’re probably asking yourself: When does the Chainsaw Man Anime Come Out? Fortunately, we’ve got you covered.

Chainsaw Man Anime Release Date

Though an official release date hasn’t yet been revealed, we do have enough information to provide two key windows where it could begin streaming: Fall 2022 or Winter 2022.

Because it has been confirmed that the anime is releasing this year on Crunchyroll, the Fall Season, which begins near the end of September or the start of October, or the Winter Season, which begins right around the end of November or the start of December, are the only options left. Either would allow the series to hit its intended release within 2022 and will give MAPPA more time to polish everything before revealing it to the world.

As for which season it’ll fall into, we’re still not certain. Promotional material is still being released for the series as we speak, with the cast for the series still not set to be unveiled until Aug. 5. Factor in that Crunchyroll will need to set a date for when the first episode will be properly subtitled, and there are more than a few factors left up in the air.

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Keenan McCall

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Are Jesse Pinkman & Walter White in Better Call Saul

1 year 8 months ago

Breaking Bad is widely considered one of the greatest television series of all time, with its two main protagonists beloved for their dynamic relationship. But are Jesse Pinkman and Walter White in Better Call Saul, the popular spin-off which has gained a huge base of popularity in recent years? Here’s what you need to know.

Spoiler warning: Of course, for those who haven’t yet started Better Call Saul and/or are sensitive to spoilers, then you’re probably wise not to read on. This article contains minor spoilers of the show’s plot.

Are Jesse Pinkman & Walter White in Better Call Saul

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So far, no, Jesse Pinkman and Walter White have not been in Better Call Saul, though it has been confirmed they will show up at some point soon in Season 6.

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Alex Gibson

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Marvelous Entertainment Announces Financial Results as Both Sales & Profit Decline

1 year 8 months ago

Today Marvelous Entertainment shared its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year, related to the period between April 1 and June 30, 2021.

Unfortunately, sales were 5.319 billion yen and declined by 1.153 billion yen year-on-year. Operating income was 780 billion yen, almost halved year-on-year.

This is due to the unfavorable comparison with strong sales of Rune Factory 5, which did well in the same quarter in 2021.

Speaking of games launched in the quarter, we hear that the zombie game Deadcraft failed to meet its sales target.

On the other hand, Shinobi Master Senran Kagura New Link for mobile platforms celebrated its 4.5th anniversary in May. The newly-introduced playable characters were well received and revenue has grown year-on-year.

We also hear that the company still plans to release the new JRPG Loop8 in 2022. The game is coming for PS4, Switch, and Xbox One, and was announced at a Japanese Nintendo Direct in February. After that, we haven’t really heard much about it.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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10 Anime Characters Who Are Way Too OP for Their Universes

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One of the best parts about anime is getting to see a bunch of powerful characters pull off moves and abilities that are way too exaggerated to ever happen in the real world. Yet, even then, there are some anime characters that exist in the genre that are so overpowered for their respective worlds that it’s kind of unfair.

Below, we’ve compiled a list of six anime characters who are way too OP for their universes. Be sure to leave any of the ones we didn’t cover, as well as any feedback, in the comments section at the bottom.

Saitama – One Punch Man

Anime Characters Who Are Way Too OP

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When One Punch Man’s anime debuted in 2015, it was all anyone could talk about, even attracting a lot of mainstream attention from non-anime fans. All of that was thanks to its interesting and heavily satirical premise. 

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Andrew McMahon

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10 Best Skateboarding Video Games You Can Play Today

1 year 8 months ago

Nothing is more satisfying than kicking off with your skateboard and clearing a gap or pulling off a trick you’ve been practicing for weeks. Skateboarding takes an immeasurable amount of skill, coordination, and patience. If you can do it, kudos to you. But when you aren’t skinning your knees from a failed grind, perhaps consider playing one of the 10 best skateboarding video games. Maybe it’ll give you a few ideas for your next trick?

10 Best Skateboarding Video Games

Skate City

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Not every skateboarding game needs to involve collecting letters or racking up the highest score; Skate City is super-chill, just like the people who love skateboarding in real life.

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Brady Klinger-Meyers

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Chainsaw Man Anime Gets New Key Visual; New PV & Info Drops Next Week

1 year 8 months ago

The Chainsaw Man Anime has received a new key visual, and it’s paired with some good news for those eagerly awaiting new snippets of content.

In a post to the series’ official website, a new key visual was revealed as the backdrop for the site. Though it doesn’t show much aside from Denji in his Chainsaw Man transformation, it does feature an impressive amount of detail and a landscape littered with chunks of concrete and other debris. There’s also a hefty amount of blood and guts for good measure, with a decent amount of the stuff dripping down from the sky in healthy globules.

The full image can be viewed down below, or via the official website’s homepage.

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Keenan McCall

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New Utawarerumono JRPG Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten Delayed

1 year 8 months ago

Today Aquaplus announced that its upcoming Utawarerumono JRPG Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten has been delayed.

The game was supposed to release for PS5, PS4, and PC via Steam on September 8, but now fans will have to wait a bit less than two months longer, with the new launch date set for October 20.

Localization publisher Shiravune matched the announcement with the same release date, and re-released the previous trailers to reflect it.

Luckily the delay is not too long, so the fans of the series will be able to explore the new game soon enough.

You can watch them below.

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Giuseppe Nelva

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When Does Solar Ash Come Out for Xbox Game Pass? Answered

1 year 8 months ago

As a part of its July 29, 2022 showcase, publisher Annapurna Interactive confirmed that the Heart Machine-developed Solar Ash will be heading to Xbox Game Pass and Steam on PC following a year of Epic Games Store exclusivity. What’s more, the game will also also be receiving ports to both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. With this exciting news, what players want to know is when will Solar Ash be added to Xbox Game Pass?

Solar Ash Xbox Game Pass Release Date

Although the game will be heading to Steam on December 6, there is currently no specific release date for when Solar Ash arrives on Xbox Game Pass, but it does have a release window of Winter 2022. Even with the absence of a specific date, however, the tentative Winter 2022 release window makes it very likely that the game will be on Xbox Game Pass sometime in December as well.

Solar Ash is the second game from developer Heart Machine, the California-based development team that released 2016’s Hyper Light Drifter to critical acclaim. Solar Ash was similarly well received by many outlets, including Twinfinite, with considerable praise given to its excellent movement and level design despite a somewhat repetitive gameplay loop.

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Justin Mercer

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List of All The Sims 4 Expansion Packs

1 year 8 months ago

Throughout the years, The Sims 4 has released various exclusives and items to expand the universe. Since there are so many different purchasable options, we’ve compiled this list of all The Sims 4 Expansion Packs.

List of All Sims 4 Expansion Packs

Currently, 12 packs are available in The Sims 4, which include unique features and a variety of gameplay. Here is a list of the expansion packs and what you can expect from them.

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Kristina Ebanez

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