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The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3: What Did Belly Say About Conrad to Her Paris Friends?
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 9 took fans on a wild ride as Belly’s (Lola Tung) backpack was stolen, sending her racing through the streets of Paris with only an AirTag to track it down. Even more jaw-dropping was her response to one of her new Parisian friends’ questions about Conrad (Chris […]
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Sep 8
Nodoka Will Graduate From Hololive
VTuber Harusaki Nodoka will leave hololive in late September 2025. She talked about it on stream, as well as uploaded a statement in both English and Japanese onto her official Twitter account.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-kQrU8JuzY
According to her statement, she has grown as a person during her time at hololive. It was because of hololive that she was able to rekindle passions she had lost before she entered the company, but because of that, she wants to give careful thought to her life’s goals and direction, as well as herself. She felt it would be insincere to the staff, listeners, and other hololive talents if she continued to stream while she can’t fully commit her mind and attention to it. So after a lot of thinking, she decided to, in her words, “bring this chapter to a close.” She will continue to support hololive as a fan.
Harusaki Nodoka debuted in April 2022, though is not a full talent. She is a staff member with a 2D model, much like her mentor and fellow former staff member, Friend A (A-chan). Because of this, she doesn’t have a dedicated account. Instead, she mostly posts to the “holoAN room” channel . As of the time of writing, it has 118,000 subscribers.
Harusaki Nodoka will leave hololive at the end of September 2025.
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Sep 6
Review: Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda Is Casual and Fun
We don’t get many Hanafuda games outside Japan. When one does appear, even if its made for a niche audience, it can be a big deal. That’s the case for Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda from Gemdrops, one of the latest holo indie titles, as it pairs up Vtubers from Cover with the card game. It’s such a solid showing, especially since it has an online multiplayer that supports cross-play with the console release and is quite well-populated, that anyone interested in the card game should consider at the very least trying out its demo.
The Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda campaign (yes, there’s a story mode) follows Vtubers Nakiri Ayame, Ookami Mio, Sakura Miko, and Shirakami Fubuki as they prepare for a tournament, then get sucked into themed worlds based on the months and flower suits in the deck. It’s not an earth-shattering story, but it is quite cute and could be helpful when easing people unfamiliar with the card game into the experience. Especially since it also introduces the Holo Awase ruleset with power-ups tied to specific generations for claiming cards that show certain performers on them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q_BRkjFwRQ
It’s the actual card game that matters here, and Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda is great at providing that experience with a Vtuber coating. In addition to the campaign, you can play offline or online. The rulesets are traditional Koi-Koi, a variant of that with power-ups that include buffs and debuffs called Holo Awase, and Oicho-Kabu. (You don’t have to fire up one of the Yakuza games for rounds of that last one anymore!) Cards are very clearly presented on the table, information is laid out well, and it’s easy to check set lists or toggle help on and off.
The online multiplayer impressed me too! I played on a handheld gaming PC, and I had no trouble finding matches. When I did get into one, it was responsive with no lag. It also didn’t take too long to find fellow players, though I did make sure I played around Japanese time zones to ensure I wouldn’t be alone. Cross-play seemed competent. The only qualm is that it is a bit of a rudimentary multiplayer mode, as there’s no ranked option. Given this is part of that indie line, I suppose I understand. And, in the time I was playing, Gemdrops did end up patching it to penalize people who would ditch matches if it looked like they were losing, so at least the developers seem like they’re keeping an eye out for feedback.
Images via Gemdrops
Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda also looks so great. The cards all feature Hololive Vtubers, but at the same time nail the classic Hanafuda card aesthetic. It looks lovely. I’d buy physical cards with those types of prints. (You know, if Trump tariffs and the end of de minimis exemption weren’t making those kinds of those impulse purchases near impossible.) If you aren’t a Vtuber fan, you can also opt for more traditional looking cards, but I really recommend going with the themed approach since they’re so pretty.
The downside to Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda is, while enjoyable, I didn’t feel like I someone who picked it up would end up learning to play the card game well by playing it. The tutorial is comprehensive, but it doesn’t really get into learning about why you should play certain cards where or when you should try for certain groupings. Instead, it will just remind you that you’ll see automatically if cards could be played and used to claim via outlines when that option is enabled. There can also be hints about special moves. So as long as you’re placing cards as suggested in a way that let you keep building up collections you claimed, you could be fine and have a great time. But if you do already know how to play, it’s a fantastic way of getting into the card game. Ironically, I feel like a trailer for it did a better job of explaining how to play the card game.
Image via Gemdrops
Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda is a pleasant, casual Hanafuda experience that is great for anyone interested in the card game, not just Vtuber fans. It covers a few different rulesets. Its original Holo Awase option with power-ups adds a little extra flash. It also seemed like there’s a pretty active online multiplayer scene tied to it. And since there are different card themes, you could swap to that, largely ignore the campaign, and enjoy more typical Hanafuda experiences instead.
Hololive Holo’s Hanafuda is available for the PC, PS4, PS5, and Switch .
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Sep 5
Riot Games Accidentally Leaks 2XKO Character Blitzcrank Ahead of Closed BetaRiot Games appears to have accidentally confirmed Blitzcrank as the next playable fighter in 2XKO, its upcoming team-based fighting game based on League of Legends. The reveal surfaced not through…
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Aug 26
Hololive Vtuber Hoshimachi Suisei Makes Forbes Japan 30 Under 30
Hololive Production revealed that one of its Vtubers, Hoshimachi Suisei, made her way into Forbes Japan 30 Under 30 2025. She also becomes the cover of the October 2025 issue of the Forbes Japan magazine, which was just published on August 25, 2025—the same day this announcement appeared.
The magazine is also available for purchase on Amazon Japan . But while the digital e-book is available via the Kindle app at ¥1,200 (~$8.15), the physical releases do not seem to be available for international shipping outside Japan.
Amazon's webpage also includes a sample that reveals a few of the magazine's pages. Pages 18-21 contain coverage of Suisei as one of the thirty people aged under 30 as of 2025 who have made major changes in this world.
Hoshimachi Suisei has also been making a lot of breakthroughs in 2025—most of them related to music. Her songs were part of the soundtrack for the mecha anime show Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX . She also took part in McDonald's Tirori Mix 2025 with Ado and Yoasobi. In addition, Suisei hosted a Hololive song showcase on the major Japanese television channel NHK.
The October 2025 issue of the Forbes Japan magazine, which includes Hoshimachi Suisei in its 30 Under 30 list, is now available for purchase in Japan.
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Aug 25
Wild Rift Bard Build Guide: Skill Analysis, Best Runes and Gameplay TipsBard is the latest mage champion to join the ever-increasing League of Legends: Wild Rift champion roster. Bard’s unique ability kit provides extra utility with healing shrines and portals that create endless outplay opportunities. In this Wild Rift Bard guide, we will take a detailed look at his skills, best builds, tips, and tricks to …
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Aug 23
New Hololive Vtuber Games Are Holo Hidden and GuraQuest
Cover announced the two new Holo Indie Vtuber games starring Hololive performers are the platformer GuraQuest and hidden object game Holo Hidden: My Lovely Fans Can't Be This Hidden . The former is out now and is free. The latter debuts on Steam on August 29, 2025, and a price isn’t available yet.
GuraQuest is a Lee-pic game that’s actually been around for quite some time, and it’s been speedrun before. You might have seen it on Newgrounds . The game involves going through stages as various original Hololive English Myth Vtubers like Gawr Gura, Amelia Watson, Calliope Mori, Kiara Takanashi, and Ninomae Ina’nis. So if you’re playing as Gura, she can jump and double jump. Once you get her trident, she can dash with J and, if you charge it, get over gaps or even slam into walls to stick in place.
As for Holo Hidden: My Lovely Fans Can't Be This Hidden, it is an entirely new hidden object game from toMoMI Games with 12 scenes featuring Hololive Vtubers and mascots tied to them. (One of them is a bonus level.) Your goal will be to find various items in each one. There will also be a photo mode and an ability to color in scenes. To help show how that works and tease some of the performers present in scenes, there’s a trailer showing it off.
Here's how that Hololive Vtuber game looks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzXheA-1nlE
GuraQuest is available now for free, and Holo Hidden: My Lovely Fans Can't Be This Hidden will appear on PCs on August 29, 2025.
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Aug 14
A Southeast Asian Artist’s Journey On Working With This Generation’s Biggest Game FranchiseOn League of Legends: Wild Rift, the artist's journey, and AI taking over the art scene.
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Aug 14
Just add Yordles to 2XKO: League of Legends fans don’t give a crap about hardcore fighting gamesThe post Just add Yordles to 2XKO: League of Legends fans don’t give a crap about hardcore fighting games appeared first on The Escapist .
Aug 14
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 1: Why Didn’t Jeremiah Escort Belly to the Debutante Ball?
In The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 1, Episode 7, titled Summer Love, Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) agrees to escort Belly (Lola Tung) to the debutante ball. Minutes before the presentation, he finds emails confirming his mother Susannah’s cancer has relapsed. He is devastated, says nothing to Belly, and walks out. Left without a partner, Belly […]
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Aug 12
Arcane Soundtrack: Every Song From the Netflix Action Animation
Arcane: League of Legends is the Netflix animated action phenomenon created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, produced by Riot Games, and featuring lush visuals from Fortiche Production. But as vital as its animation, Arcane’s soundtrack serves as a narrative engine, bringing together original songs, licensed tracks, and evocative scoring to express character arcs, emotional […]
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Aug 10
Evolution of Players: How eSports Became a Well-Known and Respected SportEsports has transformed gaming. Millions engage with titles like League of Legends, Valorant, and Dota 2 — games that now …
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Aug 8
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3: One Scene Proves Jeremiah Doesn’t Regret Cheating on Belly
In The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 5, a scene has fans convinced that Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno) doesn’t actually regret cheating on Belly (Lola Tung). The scene in question features Jeremiah watching Denise, Steven’s coworker, with a look that fans are calling lusty. Jeremy jokes about the chemistry between Steven and Denise […]
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Aug 7
Platonic Season 2: Why Did Will Feel the Need to Run Away from Jenna?
Platonic Season 2 has just kicked off, and Will (Seth Rogen) runs from Jenna (Rachel Rosenbloom) because the latter is extremely insecure about the former’s close friendship with Sylvia (Rose Byrne). LOL! No matter how comedic it sounds, this is the real truth being told. In the turn of events, Will realizes that Jenna is […]
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Aug 6
League Of Legends: Wild Rift Dropped An AI Spawned Anniversary Cinematic And It Is Hilariously AwfulIt was quickly banished, but people aren't letting this one disappear quietly
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Aug 6
Riot Games’ League of Legends Card Battler Riftbound Gets Release Date and Product ListRiftbound is Riot's second attempt at a League of Legends card game, and it's launching soon - here's how to preorder
Jul 30
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 4: Why Was Belly Crying About the Wedding Dress?
In The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 4, Belly (Lola Tung) breaks down in tears during her wedding dress shopping. She cried not because of the dress itself but because her mom wasn’t there. Belly invited her mom, Laurel, to go shopping, but Laurel refused. She’s still standing firm in her disapproval of […]
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Jul 30
‘Arcane’ Couldn’t Escape Jinx’s Worst Trait Because of League of Legends
Arcane’s popularity has reached great heights, and the characters can be easily recognized from a distance, especially Jinx. Her characterization brings out the beauty and the beast in her. She can easily be destructive, dangerous, or vulnerable. She’s a well-rounded character, and her character design supports her personality. Jinx in League of Legends was very […]
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Jul 29
Wendy’s First Kitchen Announced Hololive Vtuber Event
Wendy’s First Kitchen, the Japanese branch of the restaurant franchise, announced a Hololive Vtuber crossover. The event will be called Bakatare Diner and feature Shirakami Fubuki, Shiranui Flare, and Tsunomaki Watame. It will start on August 15, 2025, then run until September 21, 2025.
We don’t know what exactly this event will entail just yet. Sometimes when these crossovers come up, it can mean there will be themed foods sold. That happened at Kura Revolving Sushi , as there were three pieces during that event tied to Gigi Murin, Ninomae Ina’nis, and Ouro Kronii. So we could see special burgers tied to each Hololive Vtuber at Wendy’s First Kitchen in Japan. The official art of Flare, Fubuki, and Watame in Wendy’s blue-and-white dress and white apron uniforms is entirely new. It’s possible we could see things like acrylic keychains or stands with these character designs.
Here’s the full art for the announcement:
Image via Cover and Wendy's First Kitchen
The Bakatare Diner name, for those unfamiliar, refers to Bakatare-domo. In Hololive, there will sometimes be units made up of different performers, regardless of what generation or region they are from, for songs. Flare, Fubuki, and Watame have been one since about 2022. One of the songs with them is “Let’s Go, Bakataration.” Here’s how that sounds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz410SPf0t4
This means there could possibly be a performance from all three for perhaps a Wendy’s commercial.
The Hololive Vtuber Wendy’s First Kitchen Bakatare Diner event runs in Japan between August 15, 2025 and September 21, 2025.
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Jul 25
Wild Rift Aurora Build Guide: Skill Analysis, Best Runes and Gameplay TipsAurora is the latest mage champion to join the ever-increasing League of Legends: Wild Rift champion roster. She is capable of moving between realms with her powerful, unique abilities. In this Wild Rift Aurora guide, we will take a detailed look at her skills, best builds, tips, and tricks to have the game in your …
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Jul 24
League of LegendsLeague of Legends, commonly referred to as League, is a multiplayer online battle arena video game developed and published by Riot Games.
