Nintendo and Niantic have announced their plans for Pikmin Bloom's Community Day, which will be taking place on January 11, 2025. Pikmin Bloom is a free-to-play AR spin-off in the Pikmin series that takes after Niantic's Pokemon GO. Much like Pokemon GO, players spend time outside and their real-world movements are tracked by the game, rewarding them with items that can grow or feed Pikmin. Some of these big rewards can be earned by going to various real-world landmarks, which are represented by large flowers in-game. Players can also take pictures of their Pikmin against a real-world backdrop.

The Irregular of Magic High School, also known as Mahouka, is one of those series that has been able to garner a solid fanbase, despite not being as big as hits like Demon Slayer. It's a name most people in the anime niche have heard of, although they might have not watched the series.

These recent days, I've been working on a collision detection + response system for my own game engine. I'm using the GJK algorithm, and while it wasn't too difficult to understand and implement, I've noticed that there are some glaring precision issues when the colliders are too different in size, leading to the algorithm incorrectly continuing to run when it should have exited. While I understand that this can be overcome in practice by switching to double-precision (or by simply forcing an

Step into Wicked! That first 10 minutes are magic, showing audiences the unforgettable landing of Elphaba and Glinda at Shiz, submerging one in a land of enchanting introduction to Oz. This classic musical is captured with breathtaking imagery and heartfelt stories, making an iconic tale anew.Industry leading VFX houses were responsible for visual effects. Seamless integration of the effects into the performances is brought about by ILM under VFX Supervisors Robert Weaver and Anthony Smith and Animation Supervisor David Shirk. Framestore has its own supervisors, including Jonathan Fawkner and Jeremy Robert, as well as animation and visualisation teams. Outpost VFX, led by Chris Antoniou, and TPO VFX, headed by Matthew Tinsley, bring their skills to make each frame feel alive.Under the visionary direction of Production VFX Supervisor Pablo Helman, this collaborative effort comes together in a visually stunning adaptation. From the vibrant, otherworldly landscapes to the intricate details of character, Wicked promises to be a spectacular cinematic journey that enchants audiences and breathes new life into the Land of Oz.The post Elphaba & Glinda Arrive At Shiz Wicked appeared first on Vfxexpress.

Buckle up for the next great installment of the Marvel saga. On February 14, 2025, see Captain America: Brave New World on the big screen for pulse-pounding action and state-of-the-art visuals. From the desk of director Julius Onah, the promise of this enthralling episode promises a memorable ride with Sam Wilson in his first movie outing as the titular Captain America.Stupendous visuals are the creation of some of the best VFX houses, including Weta FX, Digital Domain, Luma Pictures, Barnstorm VFX, UPP, OPSIS, and Outpost VFX. It is a production that, under the meticulous eye of Production VFX Supervisor Alessandro Ongaro and VFX Producer Yasamin Ismaili, has really delivered a visual spectacle of photorealistic effects, dynamic action sequences, and Marvels cinematic signature.Mark February 14th in your calendar, and get ready to watch a Marvel film that defines the genre of action and adventure. The explosive storylines of Captain America: Brave New World will capture hearts and eyes of all the audience in the world.The post Captain America: Brave New World Exclusive TV Spot appeared first on Vfxexpress.

A eucalyptus-toned lounge is tucked at the back of this Silver Lake store that Brooklyn studio Bernheimer Architecture has designed for skincare brand Malin+Goetz.The retail space in the east Los Angeles neighbourhood is intended to celebrate "the city's long-established history as the center of the film industry" according to Bernheimer Architecture.A white terrazzo counter sits in the centre of the Malin+Goetz store in Silver LakeFormerly an auto body repair shop, the building's art deco facade on Sunset Boulevard was preserved during its conversion to retail.Inside, the brickwork of the front wall and the wooden beams and trusswork that form a gently curved ceiling are exposed to retain the industrial feel.Products are displayed against the blank side walls on white oak shelvesProducts are displayed along the blank side walls on white oak shelving, allowing the brand's colourful packaging to stand out.In the centre is an island made from white terrazzo slabs, with square holes in the top for presenting samples and plenty of flat surface area for testings.A lounge space at the back features large mirrors and a desk that acts as a vanity for testing productsPolished concrete flooring connects the long, airy front area to a smaller, more intimate room at the back.An arched opening leads into this lounge, which is intended for customers to relax and socialise, and was created as a nod to the 1990s indie classic movie Pulp Fiction.The lounge is painted soft, pale green, which is matched by the sofa upholstery"In much the same way that the briefcase in Pulp Fiction served as a lure for its characters, its interior glowing but never quite revealing its contents to the audience, the store's rear lounge attracts customers to discover what else might be out of sight," said the studio.The walls of the lounge space are painted in soft pale green, which is matched by the fabric upholstery of a low sofa tucked into the corner.Read: Messana O'Rorke uses wood, marble and concrete for Malin+Goetz's US storesLarge mirrors above a shelf turn the left-side wall into a vanity for testing products, while shelves above the seating provide additional display space.Skylights over both the front and back portions of the building add to the natural light ushered in through the glazed storefront.The building's brick facade and curved wooden ceiling are left exposedBernheimer Architecture worked with lighting design firm Flux Studio to create a supplementary scheme of spotlights, pendants sconces and cove lights to illuminate the shop.Bernheimer has now completed four stores in the LA area for Malin+Goetz, including outposts in Venice and Larchmont, along with eight others worldwide during a creative partnership spanning 13 years.The original art deco facade on Sunset Boulevard was preservedMalin+Goetz has also worked with Jonathan Tuckey Design on two contrasting London shops, and Messana O'Rorke to create three boutiques in New York City as well as the brand's founders' Upper West Side apartment.Meanwhile, Bernheimer Architecture whose union ratified the first-ever collective bargaining agreement at a private-sector architecture first last summer has previously designed holiday homes on New York's Long Beach Island and in Rhode Island.The photography is by Brandon Shigeta.The post Bernheimer Architecture turns LA auto shop into Malin+Goetz boutique appeared first on Dezeen.

NASA has plans to return humans to the moon with the Artemis missionbut Elon Musks preference for Mars could have influence in the Trump administration.

"Marvel Rivals" developer NetEase will reverse 100-year bans imposed on players who used emulation software to play the game on Mac and other platforms.Mac and Linux users can soon play Marvel Rivals via emulation without risk. Image Credit: Marvel/NetEase GamesMarvel Rivals features an anti-cheat system similar to that on other popular Windows games. Such tools can get removed or disabled as part of the process of porting games to a new platform.NetEase, the developer of the game, announced that it would be reversing the bans in a future update. The announcement was made on a Discord server. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Many will likely look back on 2024 and lament its flaws, especially on the live service front. However, if one genre saw the most success, its role-playing games. The year saw many compelling new titles and sequels catering to every kind of player. Looters with deep combat and compelling loot to chase, memorable stories with characters that we formed seemingly lifelong bonds with, impactful decisions that rippled throughout our stories, and gorgeous vistas with a near-endless amount of detail RPG fans were truly eating good this year.While next year looks even more jam-packed with incredible adventures, what are some of the best role-playing games from 2024 that deserve your attention? Join us as we sift through the dozens of choices and present the 20 best RPGs of the year that must be experienced.Path of Exile 2For all the complaints against its rewards, end-game, map layouts, etc., Path of Exile 2 is still an incredible action RPG, even in early access. Each class and their Ascendancies presented multiple new options; the Skills are impressive while combat feels visceral; and the bosses present some of the best encounters in the genre. The fact that such a sizable end-game is available right now, complete with pinnacle bosses, is also incredible. Yes, there are plenty of things to improve, but Path of Exile 2 is proving just as addictive as its predecessor and will receive double the amount of content before early access ends.

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