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Twinfinite Saturday, January 29, 2022 9:28 PM
    

Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games released update alpha 3.16.1 to backers of the growing space simulator and a couple of interesting videos.

The post Star Citizen Gets New Videos Showing Derelicts & Upcoming Content as Crowdfunding Passes $432 Million appeared first on Twinfinite.


Siliconera Saturday, January 29, 2022 7:30 PM
    

Pokemon A Ripple in Time

The Pokemon Company is collaborating with artist Daniel Arsham to host a series of exhibitions in Tokyo this year. The exhibition also comes with the new "A Ripple in Time" animated short, which shows Celebi transporting Ash and Pikachu into the far future. The full version of the animated short will appear at one of the exhibition locations in Tokyo starting February 12, 2022. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

The exhibition's core concept revolves around the fictional archaeology of Pokemon using materials like quartz crystal and bronze. Some locations will also feature bronze castings of Pokemon trading cards like Charizard and Blastoise, among others. Other locations will showcase sketches and "field research" of these crystallized Pokemon. Furthermore, the Nanzuka Underground exhibition will also sell merchandise such as crystal figures and plush.

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The main attraction is the animated short, which Daniel Arsham produced in collaboration with 1997 Pokemon anime series director Kunihiko Yuyama. The animated short begins with Ash and Pikachu engaged in a battle with another trainer. When Pikachu's thunderbolt almost strikes Celebi, the mythical Pokemon uses its time-traveling ability to transport Ash and Pikachu into the future.

You can check out the Pokemon A Ripple in Time animated short teaser below.

https://youtu.be/T3_Si9np920

Below is a list of all exhibition locations and dates:

  • "A Ripple in Time" - Nanzuka Underground
    • February 12, 2022, to March 27, 2022
  • "Ancient Power: Hidden in the Ruins" - Nanzuka 2G
    • February 11, 2022, to March 6, 2022
  • "Field Research" - 3110NZ by LDH kitchen
    • February 8, 2022, to March 6, 2022
  • "Hidden within the Tall Grass" - Sogetsu Plaza
    • February 11, 2022, to February 20, 2022
  • "Pokemon of Future Past" - Roppongi Hills 66 Plaza
    • February 5, 2022, to February 26, 2022

The Pokemon A Ripple in Time exhibitions will start in February 2022, at a total of five locations in Tokyo, Japan. The animated short will appear at the Nanzuka Underground location starting February 12, 2022.

The post A Ripple in Time Pokemon Animated Short Features Time-Traveling Celebi appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, January 29, 2022 5:00 PM
    

Genshin Impact Bug Affects Ningguang Skin's Back

A bug in Genshin Impact is keeping the back of the new Ningguang skin from looking the way it should. MiHoYo announced in-game that an issue keeps "Orchid's Evening Gown" shading from appearing properly. It also noted that the problem will be fixed when the 2.5 update arrives. That is expected to appear in mid-February 2022.

In order to see the notice, people will head into the game. They can head to Notices from the in-game menu. The update about the new Genshin Impact Ningguang skin appears under "Update Summary." The following report appeared there.

There is an issue whereby the shadowing on Ningguang's back is displayed abnormally after changing into her outfit "Orchid's Evening Gown." This issue will be fixed in Version 2.5.

Other issues that will be fixed in 2.5 include an issue in "Where the Heart Finds Rest where Lumine will incorrectly appear to be Aether during a cutscene.

To compare, here is how the two Ningguang skins available look from the back. Part of her shoulder blades can be seen under the straps of her Gold Leaf and Pearly Jade dress. The Genshin Impact bug with Orchid's Evening Gown can be seen with the blue dress.
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As a reminder, the Orchid's Evening Gown is a free skin. People can earn it by participating in the 2022 Lantern Rite. You get the outfit if you get 1,800 Conquest Talismans, 2,200 Immaculate Talismans, and 2,400 Affluence Talismans. You could also get a free four-star character from Liyue, of which Ningguang is one, by getting 1,000 Affluence Talismans and 1,000 Conquest Talismans. You can only get Conquest Talismans from the Oceanic Defender activity, which will be available starting January 31, 2022.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. It will also appear on the Nintendo Switch. The Lantern Rite activities will run in-game until February 12, 2022.

The post Genshin Impact Bug Affects Ningguang Skin's Back appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Saturday, January 29, 2022 7:00 PM
    

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Destructoid Saturday, January 29, 2022 5:00 PM
    

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The post What are your thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077's rocky road to recovery? appeared first on Destructoid.


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Saturday, January 29, 2022 8:17 PM
     Overwatch's 28th Hero, the Wrecking Ball, is often referred to as Hammond. He's a sentient oversized hamster that pilots a ball with four feet armed with cannons. As a mobile tank, he's not as easy to pick up as other characters in his class. Nevertheless, with some practice, anyone can understand his kit and use […]