A new pack for Pokemon TCG Pocket has just been announced in today's Pokemon Presents stream. Called Triumphant Light, it'll add Arceus EX as its staring card and will be introduced to the game starting February 28. That's tomorrow! Read more

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube797kPokmon Legends: Z-A made a not-unexpected appearance during today's Pokmon Presents, and while it stopped short of getting a solid release date, it has been confirmed for a late 2025 release date likely in time for the holidays.In the new footage, we got a look at many of the Pokmon you'll be running into, a detailed look at Lumiose City, some new characters and some familiar faces and the city's Wild Areas, where you can catch Pokmon.The catching mechanic from Legends: Arceus returns, and you can use your own Pokmon to weaken them before you catch. And, as expected, Mega Evolution returns.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube797kWatch on YouTube Image: The Pokmon CompanyImages: The Pokmon CompanyThere are also new battle mechanics some attacks have different ranges and areas of effects, meaning you'll need to utilise the space in the arena during the fight.While we still have a while to wait to get our hands on Z-A, it looks to be taking the Legends-style formula a step forward, and you can see some of the traversal abilities (and even some parkour) during the trailer.Are you excited for Legends: Z-A? Let us know in the comments.

Stay tuned for more info!As a part of today's Pokmon Presents showcase, The Pokmon Company has revealed a first look at Pokmon Champions, an upcoming battle-focused title for Switch and mobile.There's still a lot that we don't know about this one for the time being, but the reveal trailer puts Pokmon battling front and centre. It looks like you'll be able to connect with other players from around the world and take part in these one-on-ones with your chosen team.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Digital payments platform Stripe has yet to lay out plans to go public, but in the meantime the company has thrown past and present employees a line for some liquidity. The company on Thursday confirmed a tender offer where investors will buy up shares from those employees at a valuation of $91.5 billion. Stripe said it will also repurchase shares as part of the transaction.A spokesperson declined to say who is in the secondary round except to confirm that it is largely existing investors. Past backers of the company number at over 150 investors per PitchBook data. They include General Catalyst, GV, Silver Lake, Atomico, Elon Musk, Salesforce and many more.The tender offer is a decent jump on the companys valuation from its last secondary sale a year ago, which wasvalued at $70 billion. However, Stripe still fell short of its high-watermark $95 billion valuationback in 2021. That round came at a time when e-commerce itself was booming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it made Stripe, at the time and only on paper, the most valuable privately-held tech company in the world.The news coincides with Stripes annual letter penned by CEO and co-founder Patrick Collison, which noted that payment volume in 2024 grew to $1.4 trillion, up 38% on the year before. Its a big number for Stripe, but to put it into some context, Visa said that its payment volume for 2024 was $13.2 trillion. The margin that Stripe makes on transactions (which are what make up payment volume) remains thin, and so this business remains one where it still has room to (and needs to) scale.Stripe also added that it is now used by half of the Fortune 100 companies, underscoring how it has catapulted from a startup working with other startups, into a major enterprise player.The tender offer was originally reported to be in the works earlier this month.

IBM has finalized its multi-billion dollar HashiCorp acquisition, two days after the U.K.s antitrust regulator gave the deal its blessing. Todays announcement comes 10 months after IBM first announced plans to pay $6.4 billion for HashiCorp, an enterprise software company best known for Terraform, an infrastructure-as-code tool for automating infrastructure provisioning and management across clouds. Terraform was once available under an open source license, but HashiCorp controversially switched it to a proprietary license back in 2023 (which led to a community-driven fork called OpenTofu, which now lives under the auspices of the Linux Foundation). Such a license change likely made HashiCorp a more appealing acquisition prospect, giving suitors more control over how Terraform is used in industry. At any rate, Terraforms ability to help companies provision their infrastructure (i.e. configure the various hardware, software, and network components required to run applications and services), across on-prem and cloud environments, fits well with an IBM strategy that has seen it evolve from on-prem systems to the cloud. In fact, IBM is one of several legacy software companies riding the AI and cloud computing wave, with Big Blue currently sitting at an all-time high valuation of nearly $240 billion. And with HashiCorp now under its wing, this will go some way toward bolstering its hybrid cloud credentials.Organizations globally are looking to deploy modern, hybrid cloud-ready apps, which require automated cloud infrastructure at significant scale, IBM executive Rob Thomas said in a statement. The HashiCorp acquisition also builds on other sizeable acquisitions, including IBMs $34 billion Red Hat purchase in 2019, and the $4.6 billion it paid for Apptio in 2023.

Breakdown & ShowreelsUn Mondo a Parte: VFX Breakdown by Proxima MilanoBy Vincent Frei - 27/02/2025 Think all the snow in Un Mondo a Parte is real? Think again! Proxima Milanos invisible VFX techniques brought extra winter magic to the Abruzzo mountains, ensuring a seamless and authentic visual experience!Click on the picture to watch the reel.WANT TO KNOW MORE?Proxima Milano: Dedicated page about Un Mondo a Parte on Proxima Milano website. Vincent Frei The Art of VFX 2025

Hey there!wanted to share our job post for Senior VFX Artist - were looking for someone to work on wide range of stylized effects.The studio is located in Amsterdam, and we have a relocation package to support you on your new adventure!Job post: Senior Stylized Visual Effects Artist 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic

San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane | Kathy CieslewiczSan Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, also known as San Carlino, stands as one of the most radical architectural statements of the Baroque period. Designed by Francesco Borromini in the 1630s, this small monastic church defies classical conventions, introducing an unprecedented fluidity of space that would influence architectural discourse for centuries.San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane Technical InformationArchitects1-2: Francesco BorrominiLocation: Rome, ItalyArchitectural Style: BaroqueTotal Built Area: Approx. 300 m| 3,229 Sq. Ft.Project Year: 1634 1646, 1667 (Facade completed posthumously)Photographs: Flickr Users: Trevor Patt, Kathy Cieslewicz, Hiroe FujisakiI have not relied on the rules of the ancients, but on the resources of my own mind. Francesco BorrominiSan Carlo alle Quattro Fontane PhotographsAerial View | Hiroe FujisakiFacade Detail | Trevor Patt, Flickr UserRoof | Trevor Patt, Flickr UserInterior Ceiling | Chano Sanchez, Flickr UserColumns | Trevor Patt, Flickr UserInterior Details | Trevor Patt, Flickr UserSan Carlo alle Quattro Fontane Formal InnovationsSet at the busy intersection of Romes Quattro Fontane, the Spanish Trinitarians commissioned the church, a modest monastic order with limited financial resources. Despite these constraints, Borromini crafted an architectural tour de force where geometry, movement, and light merge to create a spatial experience of unparalleled dynamism. His radical reinterpretation of spatial order is at the heart of Borrominis design. The churchs plan is neither a traditional Latin cross nor a perfect central space but rather an elongated oval subtly distorted by concave and convex recesses. This fluid geometry rejects the static clarity of Renaissance symmetry, instead evoking a sense of movement that directs the eye along a continuous architectural sequence.The interplay between curvilinear walls and a centralized space creates a dynamic interior that feels paradoxically expansive despite the buildings modest footprint. Unlike the monumental grandeur of Saint Peters Basilica or the rigid geometries of Palladian villas, San Carlino embraces an organic, sculptural quality, where space unfolds with a theatrical sense of motion.Borrominis facade, completed later in his career, is an equally radical departure from classical order. The undulating surfacewhere convex and concave elements alternate in rhythmic successionrejects the flat, pedimented facades of the Renaissance, instead engaging with the street as an animated form.The facade does not simply stand as a boundary between interior and exterior; it performs as an extension of the dynamic interior. Sculptural niches and deep shadows create an illusion of elasticity as if the surface itself were breathing in and out. This facade, one of Romes first truly Baroque exteriors, set a precedent for later architects like Guarino Guarini and Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.Above the oval nave, Borromini designed a dome that dissolves traditional boundaries between structure and decoration. The ceilings intricate honeycomb patterncomposed of hexagonal, octagonal, and cross-shaped coffersis a masterclass in geometric complexity, reminiscent of Islamic muqarnas yet deeply rooted in European traditions of sacred architecture.Instead of relying on a heavy structural drum, Borromini manipulates hidden openings that allow natural light to flood the space, dissolving the material weight of the dome. The effect is one of ethereality, where the ceiling appears to float, reinforcing the churchs spiritual function as a gateway between heaven and earth.Materiality, Construction, and Structural IngenuityDespite the churchs modest budget, Borrominis inventiveness compensated for financial limitations. Unlike Berninis lavishly adorned interiors, Borromini opted for stucco instead of marble, proving that architectures power lies not in material wealth but in spatial articulation and light manipulation.By employing stucco to craft intricate details, he blurred the boundary between structure and ornament, allowing form to emerge from an economy of means. This approach underscored Borrominis commitment to an expressive, almost sculptural understanding of architecture rather than one dictated by opulence.A rigorous structural system lies behind the churchs undulating walls and floating dome. Borrominis manipulation of elastic curves and layered vaults allowed him to integrate load-bearing elements seamlessly into the architectural composition.Rather than treating walls as mere enclosures, Borromini molds them into active spatial participants, redirecting forces and guiding movement. The domes lightness is an illusionits coffered interior reduces weight and strengthens the structure, revealing an intelligent interplay between geometry and physics.Legacy and Influence: A Radical Departure from the NormSan Carlo alle Quattro Fontane remains one of architectural historys most studied and imitated buildings. Its influence is evident in the later works of Baroque masters like Guarino Guarini, Fischer von Erlach, and even Neoclassical and Modern architects who sought to break from rigid spatial configurations.The churchs ability to create a sense of movement within a static structureis echoed in the fluidity ofAntoni Gauds Sagrada Familia, the organic forms ofErich Mendelsohn, and Frank Gehrysdeconstructivist explorations.Borrominis career was marked by conflict and solitude. His vision was often misunderstood in contrast to Gian Lorenzo Berninis more theatrical and widely celebrated works. While Bernini won public commissions and papal favors, Borromini was an uncompromising visionary obsessed with mathematical precision and spatial abstraction.His isolation led to his tragic endhe died by suicide in 1667but his legacy endures as one of the most daring and innovative architects in history. San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane is his greatest masterpiece and a manifesto for architecture liberated from rigid classical constraints.San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane PlansFloor Plan | Francesco BorrominiElevation | Francesco BorrominiSection | Francesco BorrominiSection | Francesco BorrominiSan Carlo alle Quattro Fontane Image GalleryAbout Francesco BorrominiFrancesco Borromini (15991667) was an Italian Baroque architect known for his radical reinterpretation of classical architecture through complex geometry, dynamic spatial compositions, and innovative use of light. His designs, including San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane and SantIvo alla Sapienza, broke away from Renaissance symmetry, embracing fluidity and movement. Often overshadowed by his rival Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Borrominis visionary approach influenced generations of architects, making him one of the most groundbreaking figures of Baroque architecture.Credits and Additional NotesClient: Spanish Discalced TrinitariansDesign Team: Francesco BorrominiMaterials Used: Stucco, travertine, white marble (limited use), brick masonry

Cult Classic CreamsBernheimer Architecture refers to film history when outfitting MALIN+GOETZs Silver Lake outpostByKelly Pau February 27, 2025Interiors, West (Brandon Shigeta)SHAREAn art deco facade on Los Angeless Sunset Boulevard used to be home to an auto body repair shop.Bernheimer Architecture maintained the exterior while renovating the space for skincare and fragrance line MALIN+GOETZs new outpost in Silver Lake. In addition to the recently completed Abbot Kinney location, the architects designed the Silver Lake site by merging the clients clean branding with film history. The outpost is defined as a long interior with the companys various offerings on natural white oak shelves along the wall, a simple and neutral design which makes the colorful products themselves pop. They face inward toward a counter made of white terrazzo slabs. The orderly, calm tone allows the teal archway in the back to pop. It leads to a back room.Read more about the shop on aninteriormag.com. Los AngelesRetail

PeopleSketched Buk Brings the Brilliance of Gold to BangkokThailand's Buk overcomes challenges to make glass gilding an important part of his design practice.Better LettersFeb 27, 2025 6 min readWork-in-progress on the front door for the Smile Club Thailnd hairdressers.Suchan Chaveewan, aka Buk (pronounced 'book'), is a graphic designer, gilder, and sign painter from Bangkok, Thailand. He has worked hard to make his ornate glass gilding a core component of his work, and BLAG caught up with him in his studio to learn about the challenges he's faced along the way.One of a number of pieces of interior decoration for the Sui Heng chicken shop that were exhibited as part of the 2018 Bangkok Design Festival. Bangkok and BackWhen Buk was still a child, his family relocated from the busy streets of Bangkok to the tourist hotspot of Phuket, an island in the south of Thailand. His dad worked as a tour guide, while his mum and auntie ran a restaurant. As Buk was approaching adolescence, they moved back to the capital to broaden his horizons, and to give him access to a better education than was available on the island.Back in Bangkok, Buk's dad was working as an art dealer for the Museum of Contemporary Art, which opened his eyes to the possibility of creative career paths. He went on to study communication and graphic design at Srinakharinwirot University before starting his own working life as a freelance graphic designer, working on projects from branding and logo design to album covers.The majority of Buk's clientelle are from the hospitality sector, allowing him to integrate hand-painted and gilded work into his graphic design assigments. Shown here is a project for Otsu bar.Striking GoldIn 2010, Buk went to work in Sydney, Australia, for a couple of years. One day, he noticed a sign in a cafe window that wasn't like anything he'd ever seen before. Inspecting it carefully, he realised that it was done by hand and made use of real gold.Curious, Buk scrolled through the cafe's Instagram, and soon hit upon their post about the sign, which name-checked Lynes & Co. as the firm responsible. This led to him reaching out to the firm's founder, Will Lynes, who invited him to take a workshop.The Learning CurveIt was on another trip that Buk finally got to take the workshop, and the already steep learning curve was compounded by his relatively low level of English, and the fact that he had exactly zero previous brush experience. Added to this was the entirely new mindset required to work in reverse on glass.Work-in-progress for Laun, a diner in Bangkok.Buk pushed through these challenges, and Will guided him through the basics of water gilding, screenprinting, matte gilding, blending, and backing up. Buk's head was buzzing from the experience, but he was unable to continue his learning journey in Bangkok due to an inability to source the supplies he needed to practise.In the two years that followed, Buk returned to Sydney for two more workshops, taught by David Adrian Smith, and hosted at Lynes & Co. The second of these was in 2018, and in the year between them he formed a relationship with Urban Billmeier at W&B Gold Leaf. This finally allowed him to get the tools and materials he needed directly from the USA.Letterheads Bangkok was a personal project where Buk experimented with the idea of setting up a gilding supply service in Thailand.Finding a MarketGilding in Bangkok, and more widely in Thailand, is largely limited to its application to temples and statues; some matte gilds on Chinese jewellers' windows are an exception in terms of commercial work. This meant that Buk needed to begin marketing his work from scratch.Buk created this sample piece to show clients the variety of effects that can be achieved with gilded work on glass.The process started by suggesting gilded work to existing graphic design clients, mainly in the hospitality sector, but the take-up was slow for the first couple of years. Buk found that what worked was showing the entire process, educating clients about what goes into it, and the results that can be achieved.Things then started to take off for this side of Buk's business when his work was picked up by some Thai media outlets, which resulted in a short film being made by the Cadson Demak type foundry.Glass Gilding on YouTube.Global ConnectionsWhile Buk's bread and butter remains his graphic design work, he now spends about 30% of his time on gilding and sign painting projects. He has also continued to forge connections internationally, growing his friendship and support network.In 2020, he hosted John Studden and Andrew & Kelsey McClellan for a workshop event in his home studio, where they were joined by Alan from Old Soul Sign Co.. It was literally on the eve of the lockdowns that swept across the world, but fortunately everyone managed to finish up and fly home safely.This piece reads in both Thai and English, and was awarded a Typographic Certificate of Excellence at Type Directors Club 69.In 2023, Buk's work was recognised by the Type Directors Club, but he is doing anything but resting on his laurels, motivated as ever by what is left to learn in this noble craft.Here are three more projects to enjoy, and there are lots more on Buk's portfolio site at sketchedbuk.com and his Instagram @sketchedbuk.Thanks Buk for taking the time to talk to me, and for sharing your gilding journey with BLAG.10th Anniversary A special piece to mark the 10th wedding anniversary of friends, Aum and Yingsita.FishmongerBuk has created a variety of interior and external signage for this fish restaurant. More here, here, and here.Super Machine StudioBangkok architects brought Buk in to decorate their studio door.More People