Siliconera 1h5d2k https://siliconera.voiranime.info/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Thu, 22 May 2025 19:51:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://d3la0uqcqx40x5.cloudfront.net/wp-content/s/2021/04/cropped-cropped-favicon-new-270x270-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32 Siliconera 1h5d2k https://siliconera.voiranime.info/ 32 32 163913089 Rune Factory x2df Guardians of Azuma Lets You Romance Multiple Characters https://siliconera.voiranime.info/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma-lets-you-romance-multiple-characters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma-lets-you-romance-multiple-characters https://siliconera.voiranime.info/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma-lets-you-romance-multiple-characters/#respond <![CDATA[Stephanie Liu]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Nintendo Switch]]> <![CDATA[PC]]> <![CDATA[Asia]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[Marvelous]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093509 <![CDATA[

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A new system in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will allow players to use a technique to travel between worlds and timelines to pursue additional romance options with the bachelors and bachelorettes you can marry. You’ll be able to go to an "alternate future," where you have a new partner, all without losing any of your progress.

While Marvelous didn't update the English version of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma website yet to include the localized name of this mechanic, the Japanese name literally translates to “Technique to Travel Between Worlds.” With this feature, you can go to alternate timelines with a new partner, all without having to lose your current family, level, or inventory. You can travel freely between worlds, and each save data can have up to thirty different timelines. This gives you the opportunity to explore the twelve different romance options in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma without having to completely restart your progress or give up a current love affair with one of the other bachelors or bachelorettes.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the latest entry in the long-running Rune Factory series. This spin-off features a Japanese-inspired setting, and there are two protagonists you can choose from. The gender of your protagonist does limit romance options in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, as all love interests can be married regardless of your choice. Marvelous first revealed this game during the August 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. 

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will come out for the Nintendo Switch and WIndows PC via Steam on May 30, 2025.

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A new system in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will allow players to use a technique to travel between worlds and timelines to pursue additional romance options with the bachelors and bachelorettes you can marry. You’ll be able to go to an "alternate future," where you have a new partner, all without losing any of your progress.

While Marvelous didn't update the English version of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma website yet to include the localized name of this mechanic, the Japanese name literally translates to “Technique to Travel Between Worlds.” With this feature, you can go to alternate timelines with a new partner, all without having to lose your current family, level, or inventory. You can travel freely between worlds, and each save data can have up to thirty different timelines. This gives you the opportunity to explore the twelve different romance options in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma without having to completely restart your progress or give up a current love affair with one of the other bachelors or bachelorettes.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the latest entry in the long-running Rune Factory series. This spin-off features a Japanese-inspired setting, and there are two protagonists you can choose from. The gender of your protagonist does limit romance options in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, as all love interests can be married regardless of your choice. Marvelous first revealed this game during the August 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. 

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will come out for the Nintendo Switch and WIndows PC via Steam on May 30, 2025.

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Kaiyodo Making Dead or Alive 6 Honoka and Marie Rose Figures 6t6j2w https://siliconera.voiranime.info/kaiyodo-making-dead-or-alive-6-honoka-and-marie-rose-figures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kaiyodo-making-dead-or-alive-6-honoka-and-marie-rose-figures https://siliconera.voiranime.info/kaiyodo-making-dead-or-alive-6-honoka-and-marie-rose-figures/#respond <![CDATA[Jenni Lada]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[PC]]> <![CDATA[PlayStation 4]]> <![CDATA[Xbox One]]> <![CDATA[Dead or Alive 6]]> <![CDATA[Figures]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[Kaiyodo]]> <![CDATA[Koei Tecmo]]> <![CDATA[Merchandise]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093504 <![CDATA[

Two new Dead or Alive figures are in development, with Kaiyodo making DOA 6 Honoka and Marie Rose ones.

Kaiyodo announced some new Dead or Alive 6 figures, and they’ll be based on recurring DOA heroines Honoka and Marie Rose. Both are early in development, as the manufacturer only shared teasers for both on social media. These announcements were in both Japanese and English, so it is likely they are being prepared for a worldwide release. The company often does that, especially with its Revoltech figures.

At the moment, only official images of the characters based on their appearances in Dead or Alive 6 appeared, which suggests each of them will be depicted in their official, default costumes from that installment. The reveal also confirmed these will be 1/7 scale figures. This means they will likely be around 10 inches tall. 

Here are the official announcement images for both of the figures. 

Some of Kaiyodo’s last Koei Tecmo figures involved Revoltech Ninja Gaiden ones.

One of the last Dead or Alive figures involved the DOA XVV version of Marie Rose based on her appearance in Azur Lane. That is a part of the Koei Tecmo KT Model+ brand. It is only a 1/6 one though. It is expected to release in December 2025. 

Dead or Alive 6 is available on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and the Kaiyodo DOA figures based on Honoka and Marie Rose are in development.

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Two new Dead or Alive figures are in development, with Kaiyodo making DOA 6 Honoka and Marie Rose ones.

Kaiyodo announced some new Dead or Alive 6 figures, and they’ll be based on recurring DOA heroines Honoka and Marie Rose. Both are early in development, as the manufacturer only shared teasers for both on social media. These announcements were in both Japanese and English, so it is likely they are being prepared for a worldwide release. The company often does that, especially with its Revoltech figures.

At the moment, only official images of the characters based on their appearances in Dead or Alive 6 appeared, which suggests each of them will be depicted in their official, default costumes from that installment. The reveal also confirmed these will be 1/7 scale figures. This means they will likely be around 10 inches tall. 

Here are the official announcement images for both of the figures. 

Some of Kaiyodo’s last Koei Tecmo figures involved Revoltech Ninja Gaiden ones.

One of the last Dead or Alive figures involved the DOA XVV version of Marie Rose based on her appearance in Azur Lane. That is a part of the Koei Tecmo KT Model+ brand. It is only a 1/6 one though. It is expected to release in December 2025. 

Dead or Alive 6 is available on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and the Kaiyodo DOA figures based on Honoka and Marie Rose are in development.

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Free Naruto Movies Marathon Airing on Pluto TV This Weekend 2p6g2a https://siliconera.voiranime.info/free-naruto-movies-marathon-airing-on-pluto-tv-this-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-naruto-movies-marathon-airing-on-pluto-tv-this-weekend https://siliconera.voiranime.info/free-naruto-movies-marathon-airing-on-pluto-tv-this-weekend/#respond <![CDATA[Jenni Lada]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Anime]]> <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[Naruto]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[Paramount]]> <![CDATA[Pluto TV]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093495 <![CDATA[

Free Naruto Movies Marathon Airing on Pluto TV This Weekend

Paramount announced a number of anime Pluto TV free marathons for May 2025 and the Memorial Day weekend, and one of them involves the Naruto movies. That will appear on the Anime Movies channel between May 24-25, 2025. 

One of the Pluto TV marathons is running now. Until May 25, 2025, Speed Racer is showing up on the Anime All Day channel. This is only available with the original Japanese voice acting and English subtitles. 

Some of the Pluto TV anime marathons start on May 24, 2025, heading into the Memorial Day weekend. One is the aforementioned Naruto movies one. Paramount didn’t mention which films will be shown. Since it did specifically mention Naruto, that could mean the 2015 Boruto one won’t be among them. However, we will likely see ones such as Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow. The Anime x HIDIVE channel will hold a My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu marathon on May 24, 2025 as well.

Here are all the free anime series and movies marathons that will take place on the streaming service Pluto TV this weekend:

  • 80s-90s Throwback Anime Movie Marathon: May 30, 2025 on the Anime Movies channel.
  • City Hunter and Urusei Yatsura movies marathon: May 31, 2025 on the Anime Movies channel.
  • Clannad marathon: May 30-31, 2025 on the Anime x HIDIVE channel.
  • Death Note marathon: May 26-31, 2025 on the Anime All Day channel.
  • My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu marathon: May 24, 2025 on the Anime x HIDIVE channel.
  • Naruto movies marathon: May 24-25, 2025 on the Anime Movies channel.
  • Speed Racer marathon: May 21-25, 2025 on the Anime All Day channel.

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Free Naruto Movies Marathon Airing on Pluto TV This Weekend

Paramount announced a number of anime Pluto TV free marathons for May 2025 and the Memorial Day weekend, and one of them involves the Naruto movies. That will appear on the Anime Movies channel between May 24-25, 2025. 

One of the Pluto TV marathons is running now. Until May 25, 2025, Speed Racer is showing up on the Anime All Day channel. This is only available with the original Japanese voice acting and English subtitles. 

Some of the Pluto TV anime marathons start on May 24, 2025, heading into the Memorial Day weekend. One is the aforementioned Naruto movies one. Paramount didn’t mention which films will be shown. Since it did specifically mention Naruto, that could mean the 2015 Boruto one won’t be among them. However, we will likely see ones such as Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow. The Anime x HIDIVE channel will hold a My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu marathon on May 24, 2025 as well.

Here are all the free anime series and movies marathons that will take place on the streaming service Pluto TV this weekend:

  • 80s-90s Throwback Anime Movie Marathon: May 30, 2025 on the Anime Movies channel.
  • City Hunter and Urusei Yatsura movies marathon: May 31, 2025 on the Anime Movies channel.
  • Clannad marathon: May 30-31, 2025 on the Anime x HIDIVE channel.
  • Death Note marathon: May 26-31, 2025 on the Anime All Day channel.
  • My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu marathon: May 24, 2025 on the Anime x HIDIVE channel.
  • Naruto movies marathon: May 24-25, 2025 on the Anime Movies channel.
  • Speed Racer marathon: May 21-25, 2025 on the Anime All Day channel.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis Adds Ultra Beasts 2u3t5x https://siliconera.voiranime.info/pokemon-tcg-pocket-extradimensional-crisis-adds-ultra-beasts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pokemon-tcg-pocket-extradimensional-crisis-adds-ultra-beasts https://siliconera.voiranime.info/pokemon-tcg-pocket-extradimensional-crisis-adds-ultra-beasts/#respond <![CDATA[Jenni Lada]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Android]]> <![CDATA[iOS]]> <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket]]> <![CDATA[The Pokemon Company International]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093492 <![CDATA[

Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis Adds Ultra Beasts

The next Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion pack drops on May 29, 2025, and Extradimensional Crisis focuses on Ultra Beasts and Pokemon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. There will also be an in-game binder based on the Ultra Beasts in the shop that same day. A trailer teased some of the new cards and characters that will shop up as well. 

The video began with a look at the Buzzwole ex Ultra Beast card. It’s a grass-type with Punch and Big Beat attacks. Art of the character also appears on the booster pack packaging. The other Ultra Beasts shown in the Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis include Blacephalon, Celesteela, Guzzlord ex, Kartana, Naganadel, Nihilego, Phermosa, Stakataka, and Xurkitree. Alongside them, other characters and creatures that first appeared in those 3DS games like Alolan Diglett, Lusamine, Rowlet, Shiinotic, Tapu Koko ex, Type: Null, and Zeraora will appear on cards.

Here’s the full trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSuPy89FSvA&ab_channel=TheOfficialPok%C3%A9monYouTubechannel

This is the second Pokemon Sun and Moon era expansion to appear in the game. At the end of April, the Celestial Guardians one showed up. That focused on some of the more general characters, the Lunala and Solgaleo lines, and the Tapu guardian deities.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is available on mobile devices, and the Extradimensional Crisis expansion launches on May 29, 2025. 

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Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis Adds Ultra Beasts

The next Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion pack drops on May 29, 2025, and Extradimensional Crisis focuses on Ultra Beasts and Pokemon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. There will also be an in-game binder based on the Ultra Beasts in the shop that same day. A trailer teased some of the new cards and characters that will shop up as well. 

The video began with a look at the Buzzwole ex Ultra Beast card. It’s a grass-type with Punch and Big Beat attacks. Art of the character also appears on the booster pack packaging. The other Ultra Beasts shown in the Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis include Blacephalon, Celesteela, Guzzlord ex, Kartana, Naganadel, Nihilego, Phermosa, Stakataka, and Xurkitree. Alongside them, other characters and creatures that first appeared in those 3DS games like Alolan Diglett, Lusamine, Rowlet, Shiinotic, Tapu Koko ex, Type: Null, and Zeraora will appear on cards.

Here’s the full trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSuPy89FSvA&ab_channel=TheOfficialPok%C3%A9monYouTubechannel

This is the second Pokemon Sun and Moon era expansion to appear in the game. At the end of April, the Celestial Guardians one showed up. That focused on some of the more general characters, the Lunala and Solgaleo lines, and the Tapu guardian deities.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is available on mobile devices, and the Extradimensional Crisis expansion launches on May 29, 2025. 

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SuperGroupies Metaphor 4q3k3r ReFantazio Coat Could Be Used for Cosplay https://siliconera.voiranime.info/supergroupies-metaphor-refantazio-coat-could-be-used-for-cosplay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=supergroupies-metaphor-refantazio-coat-could-be-used-for-cosplay https://siliconera.voiranime.info/supergroupies-metaphor-refantazio-coat-could-be-used-for-cosplay/#respond <![CDATA[Jenni Lada]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[PC]]> <![CDATA[PlayStation 4]]> <![CDATA[PlayStation 5]]> <![CDATA[Xbox Series X]]> <![CDATA[Atlus]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[Merchandise]]> <![CDATA[Metaphor: ReFantazio]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[SuperGroupies]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093481 <![CDATA[

SuperGroupies Metaphor: ReFantazio Protagonist Coat Could be Used for Cosplay

SuperGroupies announced a Metaphor: ReFantazio clothing and accessory collection that includes items based on the protagonist, like Will’s coat, and could be used for everyday use or worn as a cosplay item. A Protagonist Model Trench Coat and Shoulder Bag will both be available in “late” November 2025. As a reminder, Super Groupies did note that Trump tariffs will affect prices for those of us in the US, so it is important to keep in mind possible “tariff adjustment charges” before using the worldwide shipping option to purchase any items.

The SuperGroupies Protagonist Model Trench Coat based on the one Will wears throughout Metaphor: ReFantazio is the more expensive of the two items at $299.99, and it is also the one that most resembles the actual jacket that is close enough to the real costume that it could be used for cosplay. It is a double-breasted style with a light white and grey plaid print. There’s a belt at the waist, and there is an optional, removable throat tab designed to resemble the armor at the neck in-game. The interior tag resembles the novel our avatar carries, and there’s a reference to Gallica with a gold silhouette on the inside as well. It is available in sizes medium through XXL. It is also a unisex style, so anyone can wear it.

Here’s a closer look at that coat.

The $239.99 Protagonist Model Shoulder Bag is inspired by the one Will carries throughout Metaphor: ReFantazio. It’s not an exact replica, however. It is about a foot tall and is over 15 inches wide. It comes with a shoulder strap that is about 55 inches long, so you can wear it cross-body. It can hold B4 size papers and books. It also has a tag inside that resembles the novel in the game and matches the tag in the coat.

These are the first photos of it:

This isn’t the only SuperGroupies item that could be used everyday or for cosplay. The Vash coat in the Trigun Stampede collection could be as well.

Pre-orders for the Metaphor: ReFantazio Protagonist Model Trench Coat and Shoulder Bag are open until June 15, 2025, and the items that can be worn everyday or used for cosplay will launch in late November 2025. Metaphor: ReFantazio is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The manga based on it is running now worldwide.

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SuperGroupies Metaphor: ReFantazio Protagonist Coat Could be Used for Cosplay

SuperGroupies announced a Metaphor: ReFantazio clothing and accessory collection that includes items based on the protagonist, like Will’s coat, and could be used for everyday use or worn as a cosplay item. A Protagonist Model Trench Coat and Shoulder Bag will both be available in “late” November 2025. As a reminder, Super Groupies did note that Trump tariffs will affect prices for those of us in the US, so it is important to keep in mind possible “tariff adjustment charges” before using the worldwide shipping option to purchase any items.

The SuperGroupies Protagonist Model Trench Coat based on the one Will wears throughout Metaphor: ReFantazio is the more expensive of the two items at $299.99, and it is also the one that most resembles the actual jacket that is close enough to the real costume that it could be used for cosplay. It is a double-breasted style with a light white and grey plaid print. There’s a belt at the waist, and there is an optional, removable throat tab designed to resemble the armor at the neck in-game. The interior tag resembles the novel our avatar carries, and there’s a reference to Gallica with a gold silhouette on the inside as well. It is available in sizes medium through XXL. It is also a unisex style, so anyone can wear it.

Here’s a closer look at that coat.

The $239.99 Protagonist Model Shoulder Bag is inspired by the one Will carries throughout Metaphor: ReFantazio. It’s not an exact replica, however. It is about a foot tall and is over 15 inches wide. It comes with a shoulder strap that is about 55 inches long, so you can wear it cross-body. It can hold B4 size papers and books. It also has a tag inside that resembles the novel in the game and matches the tag in the coat.

These are the first photos of it:

This isn’t the only SuperGroupies item that could be used everyday or for cosplay. The Vash coat in the Trigun Stampede collection could be as well.

Pre-orders for the Metaphor: ReFantazio Protagonist Model Trench Coat and Shoulder Bag are open until June 15, 2025, and the items that can be worn everyday or used for cosplay will launch in late November 2025. Metaphor: ReFantazio is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The manga based on it is running now worldwide.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Free and Paid Street Fighter 6 DLC Arrives 3y5v4p https://siliconera.voiranime.info/monster-hunter-wilds-free-and-paid-street-fighter-6-dlc-arrives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monster-hunter-wilds-free-and-paid-street-fighter-6-dlc-arrives https://siliconera.voiranime.info/monster-hunter-wilds-free-and-paid-street-fighter-6-dlc-arrives/#respond <![CDATA[Jenni Lada]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[PC]]> <![CDATA[PlayStation 5]]> <![CDATA[Xbox Series X]]> <![CDATA[Capcom]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[Monster Hunter Wilds]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[Street Fighter 6]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093476 <![CDATA[

Monster Hunter Wilds Free and Paid Street Fighter 6 DLC Arrives

Capcom announced that it will add both free and paid items based on Street Fighter 6 to Monster Hunter Wilds, with the update and DLC arriving on May 28, 2025. This means a Chun-Li costume for Alma to buy, Akuma layered armor for our hunters, and the ability to dress our Palicos as Blanka-chan with layered armor. A new trailer highlighted all of these in action.

This is actually the second time Akuma appeared as layered armor in an entry. It was in Monster Hunter Rise as an Event Quest reward back in August 2021. This version of the armor features special actions. 

As for the paid DLC, a few items came up. Alma will get both Chun-Li and Cammy costumes. Stickers featuring characters like Ryu, Akuma, Juri, Cammy, and Blanka-chan will appear. Gestures with attack properties that recreate the Hadoken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpu-Kyaku will come up. There will also be a Blanka-chan Doll pendant for our equipment. Prices aren't available for this yet. However, the description on the YouTube trailer noted these are all sold piecemeal and not in a pack.

Here is a trailer showing off the Street Fighter 6 DLC and free updates for Monster Hunter Wilds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAsxlyygMNs&t=3s&ab_channel=MonsterHunter

This is the first major crossover for Monster Hunter Wilds. However, past games featured a number of them. In Monster Hunter Rise, there were tie-ins with titles like Mega Man, Okami, Sonic the Hedgehog, and the aforementioned Street Fighter collab.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Street Fighter 6 is on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC now, and it will come to the Switch 2 on June 13, 2025. The Street Fighter 6 Monster Hunter Wilds free crossover update and paid DLC will debut on May 28, 2025.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Free and Paid Street Fighter 6 DLC Arrives

Capcom announced that it will add both free and paid items based on Street Fighter 6 to Monster Hunter Wilds, with the update and DLC arriving on May 28, 2025. This means a Chun-Li costume for Alma to buy, Akuma layered armor for our hunters, and the ability to dress our Palicos as Blanka-chan with layered armor. A new trailer highlighted all of these in action.

This is actually the second time Akuma appeared as layered armor in an entry. It was in Monster Hunter Rise as an Event Quest reward back in August 2021. This version of the armor features special actions. 

As for the paid DLC, a few items came up. Alma will get both Chun-Li and Cammy costumes. Stickers featuring characters like Ryu, Akuma, Juri, Cammy, and Blanka-chan will appear. Gestures with attack properties that recreate the Hadoken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpu-Kyaku will come up. There will also be a Blanka-chan Doll pendant for our equipment. Prices aren't available for this yet. However, the description on the YouTube trailer noted these are all sold piecemeal and not in a pack.

Here is a trailer showing off the Street Fighter 6 DLC and free updates for Monster Hunter Wilds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAsxlyygMNs&t=3s&ab_channel=MonsterHunter

This is the first major crossover for Monster Hunter Wilds. However, past games featured a number of them. In Monster Hunter Rise, there were tie-ins with titles like Mega Man, Okami, Sonic the Hedgehog, and the aforementioned Street Fighter collab.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Street Fighter 6 is on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC now, and it will come to the Switch 2 on June 13, 2025. The Street Fighter 6 Monster Hunter Wilds free crossover update and paid DLC will debut on May 28, 2025.

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Stellar Blade NIKKE DLC Trailer Shows Costumes and Gameplay 76t4y https://siliconera.voiranime.info/stellar-blade-nikke-dlc-trailer-shows-costumes-and-gameplay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stellar-blade-nikke-dlc-trailer-shows-costumes-and-gameplay https://siliconera.voiranime.info/stellar-blade-nikke-dlc-trailer-shows-costumes-and-gameplay/#respond <![CDATA[Jenni Lada]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Android]]> <![CDATA[iOS]]> <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[PC]]> <![CDATA[PlayStation 5]]> <![CDATA[Asia]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[Goddess of Victory: Nikke]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[Shift Up]]> <![CDATA[Stellar Blade]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093473 <![CDATA[

Stellar Blade NIKKE DLC Trailer Shows Costumes and Gameplay doro dorothy

Shift Up showed exactly how some of the Stellar Blade Goddess of Victory: NIKKE costumes and the minigame based on the mobile game will look in a trailer for the crossover DLC. This also featured a peek at the Scarlet boss fight as well. There's also a Doro Dorothy cameo at the very end.

This video began with a look at the Stellar Blade minigame gameplay, as that involves shooting down foes in the same way someone would when playing NIKKE. As it starts, Shift Up quickly cycles through a few of the character costumes for Eve in the add-on. First, she’s dressed as Rapi. Then, she looks like Modernia. A quick peek at Anis’ attire comes after. Her Alice outfit appeared after that. She’s briefly dressed like Dorothy after that, before returning to her normal appearance.

From there, we see the cover-based shooting familiar from NIKKE. What honestly look like Rapture robots, in addition to Stellar Blade foes, descend on her location. We hide behind cover and emerge to shoot at them, and the UI suggests the Burst system from NIKKE may be present. 

After that we see some familiar faces. Volt the dog shows up and interacts with Eve. We then get a better look at her in the different NIKKE costumes in Stellar Blade. Eve meets Scarlet after that, and that leads into a peek at the boss fight between the two characters. Things close out with Eve encountering Doro Dorothy at about the 1:27 point.

Here’s the full trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90g5l0jyqr0&ab_channel=SHIFTUP%E2%99%A1OfficialChannel

Stellar Blade is available for the PS5 and comes to the PC via Steam on June 11, 2025, and the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE DLC debuts the same day and is a part of the complete edition of the game. NIKKE is available on PCs and mobile devices now.

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Stellar Blade NIKKE DLC Trailer Shows Costumes and Gameplay doro dorothy

Shift Up showed exactly how some of the Stellar Blade Goddess of Victory: NIKKE costumes and the minigame based on the mobile game will look in a trailer for the crossover DLC. This also featured a peek at the Scarlet boss fight as well. There's also a Doro Dorothy cameo at the very end.

This video began with a look at the Stellar Blade minigame gameplay, as that involves shooting down foes in the same way someone would when playing NIKKE. As it starts, Shift Up quickly cycles through a few of the character costumes for Eve in the add-on. First, she’s dressed as Rapi. Then, she looks like Modernia. A quick peek at Anis’ attire comes after. Her Alice outfit appeared after that. She’s briefly dressed like Dorothy after that, before returning to her normal appearance.

From there, we see the cover-based shooting familiar from NIKKE. What honestly look like Rapture robots, in addition to Stellar Blade foes, descend on her location. We hide behind cover and emerge to shoot at them, and the UI suggests the Burst system from NIKKE may be present. 

After that we see some familiar faces. Volt the dog shows up and interacts with Eve. We then get a better look at her in the different NIKKE costumes in Stellar Blade. Eve meets Scarlet after that, and that leads into a peek at the boss fight between the two characters. Things close out with Eve encountering Doro Dorothy at about the 1:27 point.

Here’s the full trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90g5l0jyqr0&ab_channel=SHIFTUP%E2%99%A1OfficialChannel

Stellar Blade is available for the PS5 and comes to the PC via Steam on June 11, 2025, and the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE DLC debuts the same day and is a part of the complete edition of the game. NIKKE is available on PCs and mobile devices now.

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One Punch Man Manga Is on Hiatus Until July 441s51 https://siliconera.voiranime.info/one-punch-man-manga-is-on-hiatus-until-july/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-punch-man-manga-is-on-hiatus-until-july https://siliconera.voiranime.info/one-punch-man-manga-is-on-hiatus-until-july/#respond <![CDATA[Kite Stenbuck]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Anime]]> <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[One Punch Man]]> <![CDATA[Shueisha]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093447 <![CDATA[

One Punch Man tankobon manga volume 33 - Web manga has a hiatus delay until July 2025

People who have been following the One Punch Man manga have to wait until July 2025 to see a new chapter, as it goes on a hiatus. Yusuke Murata, one of the mangaka artists behind the title, announced that the next One Punch Man update on the Tonari no Young Jump website is delayed until July 17, 2025, due to several unspecified circumstances.

This was not the first time One Punch Man had a hiatus, though. In March 2024, ONE and Yusuke Murata announced a long-term hiatus as they wanted to rework the manga from Chapter 240. The reworked chapters finally appeared starting from January 23, 2025.

The One Punch Man manga has been available to read for free in Japanese on Tonari no Young Jump. Prior to this hiatus announcement, ONE and Yusuke Murata regularly published new chapters on a biweekly basis. The latest chapter to date, Chapter 248, appeared on May 8, 2025.

Yusuke Murata's new announcement tweet in Japanese is also available to view right below:

https://twitter.com/NEBU_KURO/status/1925160384300003439

One Punch Man is also available in the tankobon (standalone book) format. The latest Japanese volume available as of May 2025 is Volume 33—covering Chapters 168-171—which Shueisha published on April 4, 2025. VIZ has also been gradually providing official English releases of the manga, with the English Volume 31 slated for release on July 15, 2025.

The next chapter in the One Punch Man manga, Chapter 249, will be available in Japanese on Tonari no Young Jump on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The anime adaptation of the title will have its third season launch in October 2025 to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the first season.

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One Punch Man tankobon manga volume 33 - Web manga has a hiatus delay until July 2025

People who have been following the One Punch Man manga have to wait until July 2025 to see a new chapter, as it goes on a hiatus. Yusuke Murata, one of the mangaka artists behind the title, announced that the next One Punch Man update on the Tonari no Young Jump website is delayed until July 17, 2025, due to several unspecified circumstances.

This was not the first time One Punch Man had a hiatus, though. In March 2024, ONE and Yusuke Murata announced a long-term hiatus as they wanted to rework the manga from Chapter 240. The reworked chapters finally appeared starting from January 23, 2025.

The One Punch Man manga has been available to read for free in Japanese on Tonari no Young Jump. Prior to this hiatus announcement, ONE and Yusuke Murata regularly published new chapters on a biweekly basis. The latest chapter to date, Chapter 248, appeared on May 8, 2025.

Yusuke Murata's new announcement tweet in Japanese is also available to view right below:

https://twitter.com/NEBU_KURO/status/1925160384300003439

One Punch Man is also available in the tankobon (standalone book) format. The latest Japanese volume available as of May 2025 is Volume 33—covering Chapters 168-171—which Shueisha published on April 4, 2025. VIZ has also been gradually providing official English releases of the manga, with the English Volume 31 slated for release on July 15, 2025.

The next chapter in the One Punch Man manga, Chapter 249, will be available in Japanese on Tonari no Young Jump on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The anime adaptation of the title will have its third season launch in October 2025 to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the first season.

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Sanrio Build 5c4o1n a-Bear Sweets Plush Are Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Pochacco https://siliconera.voiranime.info/sanrio-build-a-bear-sweets-plush-are-kuromi-cinnamoroll-pompompurin-pochacco/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sanrio-build-a-bear-sweets-plush-are-kuromi-cinnamoroll-pompompurin-pochacco https://siliconera.voiranime.info/sanrio-build-a-bear-sweets-plush-are-kuromi-cinnamoroll-pompompurin-pochacco/#respond <![CDATA[Jenni Lada]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Build-a-Bear]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[Merchandise]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[Sanrio]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093461 <![CDATA[

Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll, Cupcake Kuromi, Chocolate Chip Pochacco, and Donut Pompompurin plush  Build-a-Bear Sanrio stuffed animals.

Build-a-Bear announced a new series of Sanrio plush, with stuffed animals of Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll, Cupcake Kuromi, Chocolate Chip Pochacco, and Donut Pompompurin with “sweets” themes based on desserts now available. As a note, one of them is an online-exclusive. You can only get the dressed and undressed versions of Pompompurin through the website. The other three are in-stores and online. 

Each of these Sanrio characters features a somewhat standard look for the plush, but there are different accents to each stuffed animal’s fur to make it resemble a candy or pastry in some way. Pochacco is mainly white, as usual, but his ears are sepia toned with dark brown spots instead of plain black. Kuromi is far more pastel than usual, with sprinkles on her cap. Cinnamoroll has a pale pastel pattern all over, instead of being white. Like Pochacco, Pompompurin looks similar to his usual appearance, but his ears have sprinkles and his hat is pink with white icing and sprinkles on top. 

Here are the official pages and prices for each of these new plush. The undressed, standard stuffed animals with no accessories are all $38 each, but the dressed versions’ gift set prices vary slightly. In the case of Cinnamoroll, it’s slightly more expensive due to also including a wristie plush for the character to hold.

  • Chocolate Chip Pochacco - $38
  • Chocolate Chip Pochacco - $51.50
  • Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll - $38
  • Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll Gift Set - $58
  • Cupcake Kuromi - $38
  • Cupcake Kuromi - $51.50
  • Donut Pompompurin -  $38
  • Donut Pompompurin Gift Set - $51.50

This is how all of the Sanrio Build-a-Bear sweets line of Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll, Cupcake Kuromi, Chocolate Chip Pochacco, and Donut Pompompurin plush look, with photos of the standard and gift set versions of the stuffed animals all available:

It isn’t uncommon for Build-a-Bear to release collections with different variants of these mascots. It happened for Valentine’s Day 2025, and Kuromi was part of that line too. There was also a Christmas collection in 2024 that also included both Cinnamoroll and Kuromi.

Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll, Cupcake Kuromi, Chocolate Chip Pochacco, and Donut Pompompurin plush are all available via Build-a-Bear, with all of the Sanrio stuffed animals except for Pompompurin being available both in-stores and online.

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Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll, Cupcake Kuromi, Chocolate Chip Pochacco, and Donut Pompompurin plush  Build-a-Bear Sanrio stuffed animals.

Build-a-Bear announced a new series of Sanrio plush, with stuffed animals of Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll, Cupcake Kuromi, Chocolate Chip Pochacco, and Donut Pompompurin with “sweets” themes based on desserts now available. As a note, one of them is an online-exclusive. You can only get the dressed and undressed versions of Pompompurin through the website. The other three are in-stores and online. 

Each of these Sanrio characters features a somewhat standard look for the plush, but there are different accents to each stuffed animal’s fur to make it resemble a candy or pastry in some way. Pochacco is mainly white, as usual, but his ears are sepia toned with dark brown spots instead of plain black. Kuromi is far more pastel than usual, with sprinkles on her cap. Cinnamoroll has a pale pastel pattern all over, instead of being white. Like Pochacco, Pompompurin looks similar to his usual appearance, but his ears have sprinkles and his hat is pink with white icing and sprinkles on top. 

Here are the official pages and prices for each of these new plush. The undressed, standard stuffed animals with no accessories are all $38 each, but the dressed versions’ gift set prices vary slightly. In the case of Cinnamoroll, it’s slightly more expensive due to also including a wristie plush for the character to hold.

  • Chocolate Chip Pochacco - $38
  • Chocolate Chip Pochacco - $51.50
  • Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll - $38
  • Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll Gift Set - $58
  • Cupcake Kuromi - $38
  • Cupcake Kuromi - $51.50
  • Donut Pompompurin -  $38
  • Donut Pompompurin Gift Set - $51.50

This is how all of the Sanrio Build-a-Bear sweets line of Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll, Cupcake Kuromi, Chocolate Chip Pochacco, and Donut Pompompurin plush look, with photos of the standard and gift set versions of the stuffed animals all available:

It isn’t uncommon for Build-a-Bear to release collections with different variants of these mascots. It happened for Valentine’s Day 2025, and Kuromi was part of that line too. There was also a Christmas collection in 2024 that also included both Cinnamoroll and Kuromi.

Cotton Candy Cinnamoroll, Cupcake Kuromi, Chocolate Chip Pochacco, and Donut Pompompurin plush are all available via Build-a-Bear, with all of the Sanrio stuffed animals except for Pompompurin being available both in-stores and online.

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Kotoka Torahime Is the Next Nijisanji English Vtuber Graduation  4b264e https://siliconera.voiranime.info/kotoka-torahime-is-the-next-nijisanji-english-vtuber-graduation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kotoka-torahime-is-the-next-nijisanji-english-vtuber-graduation https://siliconera.voiranime.info/kotoka-torahime-is-the-next-nijisanji-english-vtuber-graduation/#respond <![CDATA[Jenni Lada]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Anycolor]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[Nijisanij]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[VTubers]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093456 <![CDATA[

Kotoka Torahime Is the Next Nijisanji English Vtuber Graduation

Another Vtuber is leaving Anycolor, as Kotoka Torahime announced she will leave Nijisanji English with a graduation announcement on May 22, 2025. Her final day will be May 28, 2025. Unlike other recent graduate Ike Eveland, she will hold a final stream at 4am PT/7am ET/8pm JST on May 28, 2025. This comes three days after she revealed a new outfit.

An official graduation timeline appeared on the Nijisanji English social media . Kotoka debuted with the company on December 10, 2022. Her last day is May 28, 2025, making this a three year run for the performer. Following her final stream on May 28, 2025, her social media and YouTube will remain as-is. After she graduates, her X will be made private. All streams will be removed, and only full song covers like the one she did for “Show” back in September 2023, will remain on the . You can also send fan mail until June 28, 2025. 

Here’s that full announcement:

https://twitter.com/NIJISANJI_World/status/1925498000455205070

Here’s the official Kotoka Torahime graduation announcement stream on the YouTube channel from the Nijisanji English Vtuber.

https://www.youtube.com/live/a2VjkQrU3iU

Kotoka hasn’t shared any schedule just yet for her last week. We only know about the graduation stream on May 28, 2025. However, she did release a social media message that mentioned creating some “more memories.” Here's a screenshot, since the will eventually be made private.

We’ve witnessed the graduation of multiple of this performer’s generation prior to her decision. XSOLIEL also consisted of Doppio Dropscythe, Hex Haywire, Meloco Kyoran, Ver Vermillion, and Zaion LanZa. Zaion ended up being terminated by Anycolor shortly after the group’s debut, and Hex graduated in August 2024. She’s also one of many recent graduations. Fulgur Ovid and Ike Eveland left the English branch in the last few weeks.

The Kotoka Torahime Nijisanji English Vtuber graduation is set for 4am PT/7am ET/8pm JST on May 28, 2025.

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Kotoka Torahime Is the Next Nijisanji English Vtuber Graduation

Another Vtuber is leaving Anycolor, as Kotoka Torahime announced she will leave Nijisanji English with a graduation announcement on May 22, 2025. Her final day will be May 28, 2025. Unlike other recent graduate Ike Eveland, she will hold a final stream at 4am PT/7am ET/8pm JST on May 28, 2025. This comes three days after she revealed a new outfit.

An official graduation timeline appeared on the Nijisanji English social media . Kotoka debuted with the company on December 10, 2022. Her last day is May 28, 2025, making this a three year run for the performer. Following her final stream on May 28, 2025, her social media and YouTube will remain as-is. After she graduates, her X will be made private. All streams will be removed, and only full song covers like the one she did for “Show” back in September 2023, will remain on the . You can also send fan mail until June 28, 2025. 

Here’s that full announcement:

https://twitter.com/NIJISANJI_World/status/1925498000455205070

Here’s the official Kotoka Torahime graduation announcement stream on the YouTube channel from the Nijisanji English Vtuber.

https://www.youtube.com/live/a2VjkQrU3iU

Kotoka hasn’t shared any schedule just yet for her last week. We only know about the graduation stream on May 28, 2025. However, she did release a social media message that mentioned creating some “more memories.” Here's a screenshot, since the will eventually be made private.

We’ve witnessed the graduation of multiple of this performer’s generation prior to her decision. XSOLIEL also consisted of Doppio Dropscythe, Hex Haywire, Meloco Kyoran, Ver Vermillion, and Zaion LanZa. Zaion ended up being terminated by Anycolor shortly after the group’s debut, and Hex graduated in August 2024. She’s also one of many recent graduations. Fulgur Ovid and Ike Eveland left the English branch in the last few weeks.

The Kotoka Torahime Nijisanji English Vtuber graduation is set for 4am PT/7am ET/8pm JST on May 28, 2025.

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Preview 3q1cb Reka Already Feels Like an Immersive Witch Game https://siliconera.voiranime.info/preview-reka-already-feels-like-an-immersive-witch-game/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preview-reka-already-feels-like-an-immersive-witch-game https://siliconera.voiranime.info/preview-reka-already-feels-like-an-immersive-witch-game/#respond <![CDATA[Jenni Lada]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Featured]]> <![CDATA[PC]]> <![CDATA[Emberstorm Entertainment]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[Fireshine Games]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[Playtests]]> <![CDATA[Previews]]> <![CDATA[Reka]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1092077 <![CDATA[

Preview: Reka Already Feels Like an Immersive Witch Game

I don't know who I am. I don't know what happened to my family. I'm alone, on a road to a small town, and while nobody cares enough to offer me food or a place to stay, they show enough concern to warn me away from the witch living in the woods. Yet the moment they do, I know that is exactly where I am meant to be. This is Emberstorm Entertainment's Reka, a game about training under a witch, decorating a chicken-legged, moving house, and using my herbal and potentially magical skills to improve my life throughout this simulation. 

I take my time on my journey to the witch's house. She's not going anywhere. I'm not running away. But I do want to know what is around us, and what I can expect. I help a merchant with a fae entity of sorts trapped in a lantern repair a wagon. I find a baby goat before it falls to it's death in a well. People in this dwindling village spread many rumors about the woman I'll soon meet. She's a demonic presence. She's an eccentric old lady. She once had a companion, but who knows where they went. She eats children. She's an affront to The High Lord. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY2gsgGRKAQ&ab_channel=emberstormentertainment

Everyone has an opinion and, after hearing a sufficient amount, I know enough to suss out her exact location and use my com to head to my new home. All this serves as a means of showing how much worldbuilding can be done in such a short amount of time. You need to try and connect to learn more. Only by hearing rumors can you get on the right path. But by taking that time, you also learn what their lives are like. What the village is like. What they need. How you can help to gain useful or decorative rewards.

Upon first meeting Baba Jaga, she seems... ordinary. A plain, elderly woman. Someone a bit gruff. She's been waiting for me, just as I have for her, and she tasks me with gathering mushrooms and honey for our meal, then raspberries to barter with some Lutki in the woods who stole her talisman. Said charm will be mine if I retrieve it, allowing me immediate access to teleport back to her home at a whim. "So she is magic," I think as I head out for more practical gathering. Her crows follow and surround me. Whether they are there to report my deeds back to her or protect me, I can't tell. Mushrooms, honey, and raspberries are easy enough to spot. So are the mischievous woodland creatures that look like hopping wooden logs with faces. They're eager to trade me niceties like apples for my berries and give a gift if freed from errant logs, though I did need to chase down the thief who stole from my new master. 

I feel like that’s what I appreciate most about Reka, even in these early days. There’s a strong sense of magical realism. Yes, there really are beings like the Lutki and Leshy in the woods. Some remedies for people around you are as simple as putting in some effort to harvest, gather, or prepare food. However, there’s real magic here too. The fast traveling is a prime example, as is the chicken-footed, moving home itself. After a death in the family in the village, the home really does need to be cleansed, but that involves placing black salt instead of weaving some spell. But it’s amazing how often practicality and common sense wins. For example, when getting permission from Leshy for a trial that allows a larger home, none of the tasks involve magic or crafting. They involve actions that make the forest and its inhabitants happier. 

I also appreciate how this carries over to added content as well. For example, in May 2025 a Roots and Remedies update launched for Reka. This brings farming to the game. However, I feel like that garden is multifaceted. It looks nice, besides my quaint cottage. It adds something new to my routine. But it also enhances this witch game by making elixirs possible. Yes, we could poison people before, but now there are more opportunities, and it seems like a means of using both practical tonics to assist people and more magical potions such as one that lets us understand animals.

Reka feels full of potential and like a witch game that explores how “magic” could be an actual spell or a more practical solution someone didn’t consider. Even though the 1.0 release isn’t set to arrive until later in 2025, it feels like there’s so much to enjoy already. I love diving into the world created here and taking in the ambiance.

Reka is in early access on PC via Steam

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Preview: Reka Already Feels Like an Immersive Witch Game

I don't know who I am. I don't know what happened to my family. I'm alone, on a road to a small town, and while nobody cares enough to offer me food or a place to stay, they show enough concern to warn me away from the witch living in the woods. Yet the moment they do, I know that is exactly where I am meant to be. This is Emberstorm Entertainment's Reka, a game about training under a witch, decorating a chicken-legged, moving house, and using my herbal and potentially magical skills to improve my life throughout this simulation. 

I take my time on my journey to the witch's house. She's not going anywhere. I'm not running away. But I do want to know what is around us, and what I can expect. I help a merchant with a fae entity of sorts trapped in a lantern repair a wagon. I find a baby goat before it falls to it's death in a well. People in this dwindling village spread many rumors about the woman I'll soon meet. She's a demonic presence. She's an eccentric old lady. She once had a companion, but who knows where they went. She eats children. She's an affront to The High Lord. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY2gsgGRKAQ&ab_channel=emberstormentertainment

Everyone has an opinion and, after hearing a sufficient amount, I know enough to suss out her exact location and use my com to head to my new home. All this serves as a means of showing how much worldbuilding can be done in such a short amount of time. You need to try and connect to learn more. Only by hearing rumors can you get on the right path. But by taking that time, you also learn what their lives are like. What the village is like. What they need. How you can help to gain useful or decorative rewards.

Upon first meeting Baba Jaga, she seems... ordinary. A plain, elderly woman. Someone a bit gruff. She's been waiting for me, just as I have for her, and she tasks me with gathering mushrooms and honey for our meal, then raspberries to barter with some Lutki in the woods who stole her talisman. Said charm will be mine if I retrieve it, allowing me immediate access to teleport back to her home at a whim. "So she is magic," I think as I head out for more practical gathering. Her crows follow and surround me. Whether they are there to report my deeds back to her or protect me, I can't tell. Mushrooms, honey, and raspberries are easy enough to spot. So are the mischievous woodland creatures that look like hopping wooden logs with faces. They're eager to trade me niceties like apples for my berries and give a gift if freed from errant logs, though I did need to chase down the thief who stole from my new master. 

I feel like that’s what I appreciate most about Reka, even in these early days. There’s a strong sense of magical realism. Yes, there really are beings like the Lutki and Leshy in the woods. Some remedies for people around you are as simple as putting in some effort to harvest, gather, or prepare food. However, there’s real magic here too. The fast traveling is a prime example, as is the chicken-footed, moving home itself. After a death in the family in the village, the home really does need to be cleansed, but that involves placing black salt instead of weaving some spell. But it’s amazing how often practicality and common sense wins. For example, when getting permission from Leshy for a trial that allows a larger home, none of the tasks involve magic or crafting. They involve actions that make the forest and its inhabitants happier. 

I also appreciate how this carries over to added content as well. For example, in May 2025 a Roots and Remedies update launched for Reka. This brings farming to the game. However, I feel like that garden is multifaceted. It looks nice, besides my quaint cottage. It adds something new to my routine. But it also enhances this witch game by making elixirs possible. Yes, we could poison people before, but now there are more opportunities, and it seems like a means of using both practical tonics to assist people and more magical potions such as one that lets us understand animals.

Reka feels full of potential and like a witch game that explores how “magic” could be an actual spell or a more practical solution someone didn’t consider. Even though the 1.0 release isn’t set to arrive until later in 2025, it feels like there’s so much to enjoy already. I love diving into the world created here and taking in the ambiance.

Reka is in early access on PC via Steam

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Tookyo Games’ Shuten Order Debuts in September 695316 https://siliconera.voiranime.info/tookyo-games-shuten-order-debuts-in-september/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tookyo-games-shuten-order-debuts-in-september https://siliconera.voiranime.info/tookyo-games-shuten-order-debuts-in-september/#respond <![CDATA[Jenni Lada]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Nintendo Switch]]> <![CDATA[PC]]> <![CDATA[DMM Games]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[EXNOA]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[Neilo]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[Shuten Order]]> <![CDATA[Spike Chunsoft]]> <![CDATA[Tookyo Games]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093417 <![CDATA[

Tookyo Games’ Shuten Order Debuts in September

Earlier in May 2025, Tookyo Games, DMM Games, Exnoa, and Spike Chunsoft teased a new game called Shuten Order, and now we know it will launch on September 5, 2025. The Steam page is live, and the full game will debut on the Switch and PC. A Digital Deluxe Edition will also appear with art book and soundtrack. 

The world is ending, and a Shuten Order cult appeared once people realized their fate. With 168 days left, the nation state Shuten founded by the group is plunged into chaos after the leader’s death. That’s where we come in, as we play as the revived head of the group now tasked with finding out who killed him in four days. This means going through five routes, each investigating a different minister in the group and playing differently to find the murderer. So the Ministry of Education is a dating sim, Ministry of Health is an escape room game like 999, Ministry of Justice is an adventure game like Ace Attorney, Ministry of Science is a visual novel, and Ministry of Security is described as “stealth action horror.” Beating all five is necessary to see the end.  

This means we’ll see two Tookyo Games in 2025. The other is The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, which featured input from Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi. That appeared on the Switch and PC. 

Shuten Order will come to the Switch and PC on September 5, 2025.

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Tookyo Games’ Shuten Order Debuts in September

Earlier in May 2025, Tookyo Games, DMM Games, Exnoa, and Spike Chunsoft teased a new game called Shuten Order, and now we know it will launch on September 5, 2025. The Steam page is live, and the full game will debut on the Switch and PC. A Digital Deluxe Edition will also appear with art book and soundtrack. 

The world is ending, and a Shuten Order cult appeared once people realized their fate. With 168 days left, the nation state Shuten founded by the group is plunged into chaos after the leader’s death. That’s where we come in, as we play as the revived head of the group now tasked with finding out who killed him in four days. This means going through five routes, each investigating a different minister in the group and playing differently to find the murderer. So the Ministry of Education is a dating sim, Ministry of Health is an escape room game like 999, Ministry of Justice is an adventure game like Ace Attorney, Ministry of Science is a visual novel, and Ministry of Security is described as “stealth action horror.” Beating all five is necessary to see the end.  

This means we’ll see two Tookyo Games in 2025. The other is The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, which featured input from Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi. That appeared on the Switch and PC. 

Shuten Order will come to the Switch and PC on September 5, 2025.

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Last Chapter of Fate/Grand Order Arc 2 to Start This Winter 6j5v5e https://siliconera.voiranime.info/last-chapter-of-fate-grand-order-arc-2-to-start-this-winter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=last-chapter-of-fate-grand-order-arc-2-to-start-this-winter https://siliconera.voiranime.info/last-chapter-of-fate-grand-order-arc-2-to-start-this-winter/#respond <![CDATA[Stephanie Liu]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Android]]> <![CDATA[iOS]]> <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Fate/Grand Order]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[Lasengle]]> <![CDATA[Type-Moon]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093414 <![CDATA[

fate/grand order arc 2

The final chapter of Arc 2 of Fate/Grand Order will appear for the Japanese server in Winter 2025. Lasengle will announce more detailed information on the exact date closer to the season.

Arc 2 encomes the Cosmos in the Lostbelt and Ordeal Call chapters, and started in December 2017. On the global server, it started in 2020. Cosmos in the Lostbelt focuses on the aftermath of defeating Goetia, in which seven of the original Chaldea Masters awaken from cryogenic sleep and work to revert the world to the Age of the Gods. Ordeal Call, which started in 2023, takes place after the destruction of the seventh Lostbelt. It focuses on the Extra Class Servants (Alter Ego, Avenger, Moon Cancer, Foreigner, and Ruler).

Aside from the Arc 2 story winding down, the Japanese server of Fate/Grand Order will also have Grand Duel battles. These battles will allow you to face off against powerful Servants from each class, as well as choose one Servant from the class in question to transform into a Grand Servant. Not only are Grand Servants stronger stat-wise, but you can also equip their Max Bond Craft Essence in a separate slot from the usual. Currently, you can choose a Saber to transform into a Grand Saber. The next Servant you'll be able to transform is Berserker, and the Grand Duel for that Class will start in June 2025.

Fate/Grand Order is readily available on mobile devices. The end of Arc 2 will only appear on the Japanese server for now. Meanwhile, the global server will see Ordeal Call starting some time this year.

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fate/grand order arc 2

The final chapter of Arc 2 of Fate/Grand Order will appear for the Japanese server in Winter 2025. Lasengle will announce more detailed information on the exact date closer to the season.

Arc 2 encomes the Cosmos in the Lostbelt and Ordeal Call chapters, and started in December 2017. On the global server, it started in 2020. Cosmos in the Lostbelt focuses on the aftermath of defeating Goetia, in which seven of the original Chaldea Masters awaken from cryogenic sleep and work to revert the world to the Age of the Gods. Ordeal Call, which started in 2023, takes place after the destruction of the seventh Lostbelt. It focuses on the Extra Class Servants (Alter Ego, Avenger, Moon Cancer, Foreigner, and Ruler).

Aside from the Arc 2 story winding down, the Japanese server of Fate/Grand Order will also have Grand Duel battles. These battles will allow you to face off against powerful Servants from each class, as well as choose one Servant from the class in question to transform into a Grand Servant. Not only are Grand Servants stronger stat-wise, but you can also equip their Max Bond Craft Essence in a separate slot from the usual. Currently, you can choose a Saber to transform into a Grand Saber. The next Servant you'll be able to transform is Berserker, and the Grand Duel for that Class will start in June 2025.

Fate/Grand Order is readily available on mobile devices. The end of Arc 2 will only appear on the Japanese server for now. Meanwhile, the global server will see Ordeal Call starting some time this year.

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FFVII Rebirth Cait Sith Model Inspired by Stuffed Toys 6e1sn https://siliconera.voiranime.info/ffvii-rebirth-cait-sith-model-inspired-by-stuffed-toys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ffvii-rebirth-cait-sith-model-inspired-by-stuffed-toys https://siliconera.voiranime.info/ffvii-rebirth-cait-sith-model-inspired-by-stuffed-toys/#respond <![CDATA[Daniel Bueno]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[PC]]> <![CDATA[PlayStation 5]]> <![CDATA[Asia]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[Final Fantasy VII Rebirth]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[Square Enix]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093411 <![CDATA[

FFVII Rebirth Cait Sith Model Inspired by Stuffed Toys

Square Enix shared some details about the process of deg the CG renders and models for Cait Sith in FFVII Rebirth. Despite having a brief cameo in Episode INTERmission on FFVII Remake Intergrade, the character made his full appearance in the second title of the remake trilogy.

The company explained that the final touch ups to the fur were very challenging when deg the full-body CG, but the team at Square Enix was satisfied with the soft-textured feel of Cait Sith for his model in FFVII Rebirth. For the close-up bust, the developers explored several pose ideas inspired by the image of playing with a plush or a stuffed animal toy, with movable legs and arms.

One of these ideas involved Cait Sith using both of his hands to imitate cat paws raised up to his ears and slightly tilting his face to create a sly expression. The aforementioned pose was shown on the third image in the post shared by the company, which you can check out in more detail below.

https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD/status/1925023752519057802

Square Enix has been sharing details about the CG renders and character models of various characters in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with the most recent ones talking about the ninja Yuffie Kisaragi, and Barret Wallace.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is readily available worldwide on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.

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FFVII Rebirth Cait Sith Model Inspired by Stuffed Toys

Square Enix shared some details about the process of deg the CG renders and models for Cait Sith in FFVII Rebirth. Despite having a brief cameo in Episode INTERmission on FFVII Remake Intergrade, the character made his full appearance in the second title of the remake trilogy.

The company explained that the final touch ups to the fur were very challenging when deg the full-body CG, but the team at Square Enix was satisfied with the soft-textured feel of Cait Sith for his model in FFVII Rebirth. For the close-up bust, the developers explored several pose ideas inspired by the image of playing with a plush or a stuffed animal toy, with movable legs and arms.

One of these ideas involved Cait Sith using both of his hands to imitate cat paws raised up to his ears and slightly tilting his face to create a sly expression. The aforementioned pose was shown on the third image in the post shared by the company, which you can check out in more detail below.

https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD/status/1925023752519057802

Square Enix has been sharing details about the CG renders and character models of various characters in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with the most recent ones talking about the ninja Yuffie Kisaragi, and Barret Wallace.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is readily available worldwide on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.

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Nijisanji Vtuber Twisty Amanozako Absent for Denauth Anniversary (Update) 3425m https://siliconera.voiranime.info/nijisanji-vtuber-twisty-amanozako-absent-for-denauth-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nijisanji-vtuber-twisty-amanozako-absent-for-denauth-anniversary https://siliconera.voiranime.info/nijisanji-vtuber-twisty-amanozako-absent-for-denauth-anniversary/#respond <![CDATA[Jenni Lada]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Anycolor]]> <![CDATA[Europe]]> <![CDATA[Japan]]> <![CDATA[Nijisanji]]> <![CDATA[North America]]> <![CDATA[VTubers]]> https://siliconera.voiranime.info/?p=1093403 <![CDATA[

Nijisanji Vtuber Twisty Amanozako Absent for Denauth Anniversary

Anycolor announced the first anniversary celebrations for the Nijisanji English Denauth generation, however Vtuber Twisty Amanozako still seems absent. While the performer appears in merchandise alongside fellow Klara Charmwood and Ryoma Barrenwort, who are both active and issued statements in honor of the occasion, hasn’t really been active since she appeared for her birthday in January 2025. Update: She will stream with her fellow generation mates on May 24, 2025, and a placeholder is live for the 2am ET stream.

First, here is Klara’s statement for the anniversary of the Denauth generation. She streamed Kiosk earlier on May 21, 2025, and she’ll stream Get A Midnight Snack Without Mum Knowing at 8pm PT/11pm ET on May 21, 2025. 

https://twitter.com/KlaraCharmwood/status/1925064933068145102

Next, here is the Ryoma Barrenwort Denauth anniversary message. He played MTG Arena on May 18, 2025. While he shared a schedule on social media on May 13, 2025, he hasn’t shared an updated one for the week of May 19, 2025 yet.

https://twitter.com/RyomaBarrenwort/status/1925062240736346411

Both Klara and Ryoma mentioned Twisty in their messages. 

As for the Denauth anniversary merchandise, that is available in the Nijisanji EN Official Store now. That consists of $3.79 hologram badges, a $4.55 photo-style card set, $6.82 acrylic keychains, $12.12 acrylic stands, and a $22.73 snapshot card holder. 

Here's how those look:

Back in December 2024, Nijisanji Vtuber Twisty Amanozako announced she would take an indefinite hiatus. She did break that for her birthday in January 2025, during which the performer streamed. There have been no posts on her social media since January 2025, and there are no streams scheduled on her YouTube channel.

Twisty Amanozako’s absence isn’t the only one without any updates, as Anycolor didn’t share any details about the disappearance of Nijisanji English Vtuber Aster Arcadia. He does have a placeholder video on his YouTube channel, which now got bumped back to July 24, 2025 as of time of writing. Alongside his disappearance, Anycolor also announced a sexual harassment investigation in December 2024, the results of which haven’t appeared yet.

Anycolor and Twisty Amanozako have yet to announce the return of the Nijisanji English Vtuber.

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Nijisanji Vtuber Twisty Amanozako Absent for Denauth Anniversary

Anycolor announced the first anniversary celebrations for the Nijisanji English Denauth generation, however Vtuber Twisty Amanozako still seems absent. While the performer appears in merchandise alongside fellow Klara Charmwood and Ryoma Barrenwort, who are both active and issued statements in honor of the occasion, hasn’t really been active since she appeared for her birthday in January 2025. Update: She will stream with her fellow generation mates on May 24, 2025, and a placeholder is live for the 2am ET stream.

First, here is Klara’s statement for the anniversary of the Denauth generation. She streamed Kiosk earlier on May 21, 2025, and she’ll stream Get A Midnight Snack Without Mum Knowing at 8pm PT/11pm ET on May 21, 2025. 

https://twitter.com/KlaraCharmwood/status/1925064933068145102

Next, here is the Ryoma Barrenwort Denauth anniversary message. He played MTG Arena on May 18, 2025. While he shared a schedule on social media on May 13, 2025, he hasn’t shared an updated one for the week of May 19, 2025 yet.

https://twitter.com/RyomaBarrenwort/status/1925062240736346411

Both Klara and Ryoma mentioned Twisty in their messages. 

As for the Denauth anniversary merchandise, that is available in the Nijisanji EN Official Store now. That consists of $3.79 hologram badges, a $4.55 photo-style card set, $6.82 acrylic keychains, $12.12 acrylic stands, and a $22.73 snapshot card holder. 

Here's how those look:

Back in December 2024, Nijisanji Vtuber Twisty Amanozako announced she would take an indefinite hiatus. She did break that for her birthday in January 2025, during which the performer streamed. There have been no posts on her social media since January 2025, and there are no streams scheduled on her YouTube channel.

Twisty Amanozako’s absence isn’t the only one without any updates, as Anycolor didn’t share any details about the disappearance of Nijisanji English Vtuber Aster Arcadia. He does have a placeholder video on his YouTube channel, which now got bumped back to July 24, 2025 as of time of writing. Alongside his disappearance, Anycolor also announced a sexual harassment investigation in December 2024, the results of which haven’t appeared yet.

Anycolor and Twisty Amanozako have yet to announce the return of the Nijisanji English Vtuber.

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