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Interview: Preparing Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 and Its Characters
- Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 is set to debut on Xbox with major storyline additions and adjustments on June 6, 2025.
- Producer Zhenyu Li drew inspiration from Guangdong and Hong Kong cinema for the Waifei Peninsula region.
- Future additions to Factions in Zenless Zone Zero depend on narrative pacing and content needs.
- Thiren character designs focus on fitting the plot and leaving an impression on players.
- More male Agents, including S-Rank ones, will be introduced in Zenless Zone Zero in the future.
- New Defense characters in Season 2 will offer unique mechanics guided by player feedback.
- Character costume designs in Zenless Zone Zero are tailored to reflect personality traits and faction backgrounds.
- Version 2.0 of the game brings infrastructure upgrades, enhanced combat stages, and narrative realignment.
- Zhenyu Li enjoys experimenting with unconventional character team compositions in Zenless Zone Zero.
- Zenless Zone Zero's story-driven narrative aims to surprise players and allow for individual exploration.
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NieR: Automata 2B Virtuous Contract Replica Sword Lights Up
- Hibino Corporation has opened pre-orders for a smart toy replica of the Virtuous Contract sword used by 2B in NieR: Automata.
- The smart toy sword can light up, costs 89,100 yen (around $621.07), and will be released in Japan in November 2025.
- The replica is approximately 139cm long, faithfully reproduced to scale with realistic wear and tear details for authenticity.
- In addition to light-up functions, it features Japanese voice lines from 2B and is a part of Hibino Corporation’s line of NieR: Automata smart toys.
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Google's Chrome Browser Gets 'Highest Score Ever' on Speedometer Performance Test
- Google's Chrome browser receives the highest ever score on the Speedometer 3 benchmarking test.
- The Speedometer 3 test measures browser performance in various workloads like HTML parsing, JavaScript processing, pixel rendering, and CSS application.
- Google's optimizations in the past year led to a 10 percent improvement in Chrome's performance since August 2024.
- More details on the optimizations can be found in Google's blog post, and Google achieved a score of 52.35 on the Speedometer 3 test on an M1 MacBook Pro.
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger Collector’s Edition Includes Jupitermon
- Bandai Namco will be releasing a Collector’s Edition of Digimon Story: Time Stranger, exclusively available through its storefront for $199.99, featuring a Jupitermon figure.
- The Collector’s Edition offers more than the standard, Digital Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions, including a six-inch Jupitermon figure, a Digimon Card Game card set, and a 100-page art book.
- The Digital Deluxe version comes with a Cyber Sleuth costume pack, while the Ultimate Edition includes a Season Pass with additional content like new episodes and Digimon characters.
- Digimon Story: Time Stranger is set to release on October 3, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with pre-order bonuses available.
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Stray Children, the oddball RPG from the devs behind cult classic Moon, is coming to PC in English later this year
- Stray Children, a unique RPG game from the developers of cult classic Moon, is set to be released in English on PC later this year.
- Directed by Yoshiro Kimura, one of the original designers of Moon: Remix RPG Adventure, Stray Children features a young, dog-like boy who is transported to a world of children, separated from 'The Olders'.
- The game offers a non-traditional RPG experience with battles in small arenas where you can either fight enemies physically or with words, reminiscent of games like Undertale.
- Stray Children was initially released in Japan last year on Nintendo Switch, and the English version is expected to arrive on Steam sometime in 2025.
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Trademark filing for ‘homeOS’ could hint at WWDC debut for Apple’s ‘HomePad’
- Trademark filing for 'homeOS' hints at WWDC debut for Apple's 'HomePad.'
- A trademark application for 'HOMEOS' was filed by Home Operations Suite LLC, likely linked to Apple.
- Apple may showcase the HomePad product and homeOS at WWDC, with potential ties to tvOS and HomePod software.
- Reports suggest Apple's next frontier includes 'homeOS' running on new smart display products.
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Mega Man 11 Model Kit Being Rereleased
- Kotobukiya is rereleasing the Mega Man 11 model kit, allowing people to build the figure based on Mega Man's appearance in that game. The set will debut in January 2026 in Japan for 8,580円 (~$59) and will have a worldwide release.
- The kit includes four face plates with different expressions, multiple hand parts including his buster, and effects for a charge shot. The US release is expected in March 2026, priced at $75.99.
- The official Kotobukiya US storefront doesn't show the rerelease yet, with the original model kit still available for $69.99. A full gallery and a final design video of the figure are available for reference.
- The Mega Man 11 model kit rerelease is set for January 2026 in Japan and follows the game's availability on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC platforms.
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Downhill is a fourth wall breaking action RPG whose protagonist knows you exist, and might not agree with your actions
- Downhill is a fourth wall breaking action RPG where the protagonist knows the player exists and may not agree with their choices.
- Developed by Sisterhood Games, the game explores power and its abuse, presenting a character with conflicting wills to the player's direction.
- Players bond with the protagonist, Fade, through dialogue choices, deciding whether to assist or oppose her in the game's unique setup.
- The game offers a dark fantasy setting, unique mechanics like in-game character revival at a cost, and is currently seeking funds on Kickstarter.
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WWDC 2025: All the Rumors About visionOS 26
- Apple will be introducing visionOS 26 at the upcoming 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference, bringing new features to enhance the Vision Pro experience.
- The updated design of visionOS will inspire a new look for iOS and macOS, with small-scale visual updates expected.
- New features like eye-scrolling using eye tracking, AI battery management, a cross-platform Games app, and enhanced Accessibility options are rumored to be part of visionOS 26.
- The WWDC 2025 keynote, where visionOS 26 will be unveiled, is scheduled for Monday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time and will be live streamed on Apple's website, YouTube, and the TV app.
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Apple TV+ debuts trailer for new docuseries ‘The Wild Ones’
- Apple TV+ debuts trailer for new docuseries ‘The Wild Ones’.
- ‘The Wild Ones’ is a six-part documentary adventure series premiering on Apple TV+ that follows elite wildlife experts to find and help protect critically endangered species.
- The series features former Royal Marines Commando Aldo Kane, wildlife expert Declan Burley, and wildlife cinematographer Vianet Djenguet, who travel to six countries to capture rare footage of endangered species using advanced technology.
- The team's discoveries have helped in identifying new individual rhinos, protecting tiger cubs, and supporting anti-poaching efforts, showcasing the importance of conservation in saving endangered species.
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CodeEdit Might be the Best Free Code Editor for Mac
- CodeEdit is a popular, free, open source native code editor for Mac providing a lightweight and fast alternative to other code editors like Xcode.
- It offers features expected in a code editor such as support for multiple programming languages, syntax highlighting, autocompletion, Git integration, plugin support, and a clean user experience.
- CodeEdit aims to offer a lightweight experience akin to TextEdit while still maintaining feature-rich capabilities similar to Xcode.
- It is suitable for programmers at various levels, but if speed and power are your priorities, BBEdit could also be a great choice.
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Apple Original Films has a blockbuster hit on its hands with ‘F1 The Movie,’ starring Brad Pitt
- Apple Original Films has a blockbuster hit on its hands with ‘F1 The Movie,’ starring Brad Pitt. The film is set in the world of FORMULA 1 racing and follows the story of Sonny Hayes, played by Brad Pitt, who returns to racing to save a struggling team.
- Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the racing thriller is receiving early positive reactions from the film press for its action-packed sequences and strong visuals.
- Critics have praised the craft of the film, highlighting its sound, score, cinematography, and performances by actors like Brad Pitt and Damson Idris.
- The movie, set to be distributed worldwide in theaters and IMAX by Warner Bros. Pictures, will eventually be available exclusively on Apple TV+. 'F1 The Movie' is expected to be a major success.
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Dragon Ball Project: Multi Becomes Gekishin Squadra Ahead of Network Test
- Bandai Namco updated Dragon Ball Project: Multi to Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra with a June 2025 Network Test.
- The Network Test will begin on June 12, 2025, for Switch, PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile players.
- Playable characters will include Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, and more with unique Super Saiyan versions.
- Cross-play and cross-save will be supported during the four-day test period.
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Oh, it turns out Cyberpunk 2077 is getting one more update after all, and it's not too far away
- CD Projekt Red announced a new update, version 2.3, for Cyberpunk 2077 coming later this month.
- The update is set to be released on June 26th and details are currently scarce.
- Associate game director Pawel Sasko is personally working on the update with more information to be shared soon.
- The update is not expected to be massive and is likely to be similar to the previous version 2.2.
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Apple TV+ and MLB announce ‘Friday Night Baseball’ schedule for July
- Apple TV+ and Major League Baseball (MLB) announce the July schedule for 'Friday Night Baseball,' offering fans two marquee matchups each week throughout the 2025 regular season.
- Games will be streamed on Apple TV+ in 60 countries with enhanced production quality, expert commentary, and no local broadcast restrictions.
- Notable matchups include St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays, and more, featuring top MLB talent.
- Presented by Chevrolet and Essilor, the series features unique experiences for fans, such as immersive sound and local radio broadcast options.
- The coverage includes renowned broadcast teams and live pregame coverage by Siera Santos, Russell Dorsey, and Xavier Scruggs.
- 'Friday Night Baseball' is a production of MLB Network and Apple's live sports production team, with cutting-edge technology for an engaging viewing experience.
- Apple Sports app offers comprehensive MLB coverage, including live scores, stats, standings, and engaging features for fans.
- Apple TV+ subscribers can access the games via the Apple TV app on various devices, with Android and Prime Video options now available.
- For commercial establishments in the U.S., DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS is the national home of 'Friday Night Baseball,' catering to a wide network of venues.
- Apple TV+ subscription is priced at $9.99 per month, with a seven-day free trial, and new device activations can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.
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