It's finally here, Little Monsters. After some pandemic-induced postponement, Lady Gaga has kicked off The Chromatica Ball tour.
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Nintendo‘s headquarters in Kyoto, Japan after a small fire broke out inside the building.The original story from Japanese news publication NHK reports that the fire broke out on Monday (August 15) at 1PM local time at the publisher’s development building (translation via VGC).Eight fire engines were dispatched to the headquarters, but the small blaze was quickly distinguished by employees before they arrived. It’s been confirmed that no one was harmed in the fire.According to police cited in the original report, desks and chairs in a room on the third floor were caught in the fire.Emergency services are still investigating the origins of the fire, but it’s being reported that conditions at the scene suggest that it was caused by an electronic device that was being charged.
At this time, it’s unclear what that device could be.Elsewhere, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has announced that the company has no current plans to increase the price of the Nintendo Switch, despite the rising manufacturing costs.It was reported earlier this month Nintendo Switch sales had dropped by 23 per cent due to a shortage of semiconductor components. In a recent interview, Furukawa responded to the reports and spoke on increasing production after a shortage of manufacturing supplies.“We’re on track for improvement from the latter half of this summer,” he said.
Furukawa added that the company is also on track to sell 21million Switch units this financial year, even though reports say profits for 2022 to 2023 financial year are currently forecast to be down 29 per cent. “Beyond that, things are uncertain,” he added.In other news, Nintendo Switch Sports is bringing back the legendary Mii from Wii Sports: Matt.
.It's finally here, Little Monsters. After some pandemic-induced postponement, Lady Gaga has kicked off The Chromatica Ball tour.
Nintendo has released a new seven-minute Japanese gameplay trailer for Splatoon 3 ahead of the game’s release next month.The latest trailer dives into everything: from Splatoon 3 stages players will be competing on, the core abilities and mechanics of the third-person shooter, as well as the different modes including single-player and the Salmon Run.Footage of teamplay is also showcased with two squads of four players going head to head. The short glimpse features the end-game screen where the total score for each team is tallied to reveal the winner.You can check out the new Splatoon 3 gameplay trailer below:New characters make an appearance too in a variety of arenas that range from factory-like environments, desert locales, a beachside, and more.
Eve Jobs is finding her path in the fashion industry. Steve Job’s youngest daughter joined DNA Model Management earlier this year and now is the cover of Vogue Japan and the face of a luxury brand.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Hideo Kojima, the renowned Japanese game creator behind hit titles “Death Stranding” and “Metal Gear,” will launch a weekly podcast exclusively on Spotify next month — covering a wide range of his favorite topics. “Hideo Kojima Presents Brain Structure,” premiering Sept. 8 on Spotify, will be released in both Japanese and English. According to Spotify, the new show “unravels the genius behind Kojima’s ideas and creative thinking.” The podcast will feature talk-show-style discussions on topics like games, movies, books, art, philosophy and the social landscape. Guests who will periodically join Kojima on the show will include both local and global leaders as well as top creators from business, technology and entertainment.
Battle-worn fighters, angry seas, stranded ships and dazzling waterfalls. Oh, and an imprisoned man who says “I am not the hero you seek.”
EXCLUSIVE: PlayStation Productions and Scott Free Productions have launched development on Gravity Rush—a film based on the 2012 action-adventure video game of the same name, which Anna Mastro (Secret Society of Second Born Royals) is attached to direct from a script by Emily Jerome (Panopticon).
The 1975 performed their 2020 song ‘Tonight (I Wish I Was Your Boy)’ live for the first time in Osaka, Japan last night (August 21) – you can watch fan-shot footage of the performance below.The four-piece made their live return at Summer Sonic festival in Tokyo on Saturday (August 20), where they performed a new song titled ‘I’m In Love With You’.The band then moved on to Osaka last night to play the second leg of Summer Sonic. During their 18-song set, The 1975 performed ‘Tonight (I Wish I Was Your Boy)’ – which featured on their fourth studio album ‘Notes On A Conditional Form’ – live for the first time.You can watch fan-shot footage of the debut performance of ‘Tonight (I Wish I Was Your Boy)’ below.You can see The 1975’s Osaka setlist below (via setlist.fm).‘If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)’‘Love Me’‘Chocolate’‘Me & You Together Song’‘TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME’‘It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You)’‘Paris’‘Tonight (I Wish I Was Your Boy)’‘Happiness’‘Robbers’‘A Change Of Heart’‘I’m In Love With You’‘Somebody Else’‘Love It If We Made It’‘People’‘The Sound’‘Sex’‘Give Yourself A Try’The 1975 will headline Reading & Leeds Festival this weekend.
Lisa Snowdon has labelled blowfish sperm the weirdest thing she has ever eaten. The Celebrity MasterChef contestant said she braved trying the Japanese delicacy on a romantic getaway with her fiancé George Smart. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Lisa said: "George and I have been to Japan a few times together.
Katharine McPhee left for Japan on Thursday, but she made sure to show support to her BFF on Wednesday night!
Some missing persons cases end with a heartwarming reunion. Others end tragically. Then there’s cases like this…
Victoria Beckham and her family put on a united front in a sweet new photo amid ongoing rumours of a feud between the former Spice Girl and her son Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz.MORE: David and Victoria Beckham react to Brooklyn discussing Nicola Peltz 'feud'The fashion designer shared a beautiful photo featuring her, David, and three of their children, Romeo, 19, Cruz, 17, and Harper, 11, at the opening of Japanese steakhouse Gekko, which is co-owned by family friend David Grutman, in Miami, Florida, on Thursday.WATCH: Brooklyn Beckham unveils new tattoo in honour of Nicola Peltz's familyVictoria looked beautiful in a chic, black flared midi dress by Saint Laurent, surprising everyone by not wearing one of her own designs like she typically does.The rest of the family took a more laid-back style approach to the evening, with David, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper all opting for some variation of denim jeans paired with a relaxed top – Cruz even paid tribute to his mum by wearing a Spice Girls T-shirt.SEE: Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham share loving family post amid feud reportsREAD: Victoria Beckham pens heartfelt tribute to this special someone in her lifeCaptioning the photos, Victoria wrote: "Congratulations @davegrutman @isabelagrutman @badbunnypr You did it again!! Wow!! Super fun night with friends and family last night celebrating the opening of @gekkomiami." A post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham)Victoria and her family put on a united frontTheir family outing comes after Brooklyn and Nicola addressed the "cold war" rumours with Victoria in Brooklyn's explosive new interview with Variety.Nicola and Brooklyn spoke for the first time about rumours that Nicola and Victoria don't get along, sparked in part by
“Bullet Train,” in theaters now, he puts all of that legendary energy into his role as The Elder, one of the many mysterious figures who board a Japanese bullet train. Starring alongside Brad Pitt, he nonetheless steals every scene he’s in, which is somewhat fitting for a man that “Lost” co-creator and showrunner Damon Lindelof once referred to as the Japanese Harrison Ford.Sanada will next be seen in 2023’s “John Wick: Chapter 4,” after being courted for a villainous role in the third film (“I worked with Keanu most more than 10 years ago. We’ve known each other a long time.
cancer according to Reuters. An employee at Miyake’s office told AFP that his funeral has already taken place with ‘only relatives participating’ in accordance with his wishes. Miyake rose to prominence in the 1980s thanks to his simplistic pleated style of clothing.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Bullet Train,” a John Wick-ian romp with Brad Pitt in the aisle seat, arrived in theaters with a $30.1 million opening weekend. That’s enough to top the domestic box office chart, but it’s only a so-so result given “Bullet Train’s” $90 million price tag and Pitt’s star power.