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Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Next Expansion Takes Us To Alola Next WeekGive me Alolan Exeggutor
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Apr 24
Alolan Pokémon Arrive in Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Next Expansion, Celestial GuardiansPokémon TCG Pocket keeps adding cards and today, they’ve announced the debut of Pokémon from the Alolan region, including starters and legends!
Apr 24
Casey Edwards Composed Last Gawr Gura Song
On April 19, 2025, Hololive Vtuber Gawr Gura released her last song before her upcoming graduation, and Casey Edwards composed its music and lyrics. It is called “Ash Again,” and you can watch it on YouTube . Previously, Edwards worked on Devil May Cry 5’ s “Bury the Light,” Mortal Kombat 1 stage music like “Cage Mansion,” and will work on Riot Games’ 2XKO . After 24 hours, it passed 1.5 million views on YouTube.
Here is the full music video for the Gawr Gura last song by Casey Edwards, “Ash Again.” In addition to being a traditional one, it is also a lyric video. It’s all in English, even though she is known for singing in both English and Japanese for both original songs and covers. Mazu is of the animators on the project and also directed it, and the artist also previously worked on “The Broken Promise” for Cover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twUFbqyul_M&ab_channel=GawrGuraCh.hololive-EN
As a reminder, while this is her last song, Gawr Gura released a number of original tracks over the years. Her first one was “ Reflect ,” which was released in June 2021. That ended up getting over 16 million views so far. Others included “ Blue Horizon ” and “ Tokyo Wabi-Sabi Lullaby, ” which were both released in 2023. She performed some original duets after that. One was “Q” with Mori Calliope, another was “Sweet Appetite” with Hakos Baelz, and she sang “ Shinkiro ” with Houshou Marine. She was part of the unit UMISEA with Marine, Minato Aqua, Sakamata Chloe, and Ninomae Ina’nis too.
Gawr Gura also took part in one of the last collab streams for Nanashi Mumei on April 20, 2025. Mumei is also graduating from the company, and her last day is April 28, 2025. The two did a “room review” of viewers’ submitted rooms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP8E9WH71OU&ab_channel=GawrGuraCh.hololive-EN
Gawr Gura will graduate from Hololive English Myth on May 1, 2025.
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Apr 21
Wild Rift Ryze Build Guide: Skill Analysis, Best Runes and Gameplay TipsRyze is the latest champion to join the ever-increasing League of Legends: Wild Rift champion roster. Ryze, the Rune Mage, brings a unique blend of burst, utility, and map control to the Rift. Ryze’s low-cooldown combos, empowered damage through his Flux ability, and his teleportation ult make him a high-skill champion with immense teamfight and …
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Apr 20
Pokémon Unite Alolan Raichu Guide: Best Builds, Held Items, Moveset and Gameplay TipsAlolan Raichu, is now the newest Pokémon to join the ever-increasing character fray of Pokémon Unite. Alolan Raichu is a ranged attacker-type Pokémon with exceptional mobility and damage combo potential. Starting as the beloved Pikachu, it evolves at Level 5, shifting from a disrupt-heavy playstyle to a highly mobile burst-damage dealer in its evolved form. …
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Apr 20
Hololive Vtuber Nekomata Okayu Okayunyumu Game English Site Opens
Okayunyumu , the Hololive game about basically dating and falling in love with the Vtuber Nekomata Okayu, will appear in English. The official site for the visual novel is now open, as is the Steam product page for the PC version. It will release on August 7, 2025. The game and a demo is already available in Japan, where Switch and PS4 versions are also on sale. The official site and Steam page also confirm the game, known as Okayu Nyumu in Japan, is presented as one word for the localization.
In Okayunyumu, we meet an unusual purple cat that turns into a cat girl after being fed. The two end up living together, and the result is something of a love story. As you spend time together and make decisions, you’ll learn more about the character and her past. You’ll also get to interact with the mysterious Inugami Korone.
The Steam page offered some details about the English Okayunyumu release, so those who didn’t follow it ahead of the launch of Okayu Nyumu in Japan can know what to expect. Only Japanese audio, which will involve voice acting from Hololive Vtubers Nekomata Okayu and Inugami Korone, will appear in the game. However, English subtitles and menus will be present. There are also two screenshots that show off the English translation.
Here are those two images:
Images via Entergram and Cover
You can also get an idea of what to expect from the opening movie from the game, which Entergram and the Hololive Vtuber shared online.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFH-KEZGYRk&t=1s&ab_channel=OkayuCh.%E7%8C%AB%E5%8F%88%E3%81%8A%E3%81%8B%E3%82%86
This Nekomata Okayu game isn’t the only Entergram visual novel starring a Hololive Vtuber, as Minato Aqua starred in one as well. Aquarium appeared in 2023. It also appeared in English on PCs following the Japanese debut.
Okayunyumui will come to the PC via Steam in English on August 7, 2025, and the game is already available in Japan on the Switch, PS4, and PC.
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Apr 18
Hololive Vtuber Gawr Gura Making an Important Announcement Today
Hololive Vtuber Gawr Gura announced a new “important announcement” stream that could deal with major news like a graduation for 7:30pm PT/10:30pm ET on April 15, 2025. She didn’t mention what it is about ahead of setting the YouTube video live. In her social media post that brought it up, she noted, “I have to talk to you about something tonight.”
Here’s the official Hololive placeholder on YouTube for the upcoming important announcement from Gawr Gura, which could possibly deal with her announcing a graduation from the company or other major issue regarding her future. The image is art of her with a heart next to it by Shironeko , and the only note in the description is a blue heart emoji.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WFg2wq10rw&ab_channel=GawrGuraCh.hololive-EN
This comes after people noticed online that the Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors site no longer showed Gawr Gura as a representative. She, alongside fellow Hololive English Myth member Mori Calliope and Japanese branch Vtuber Sakura Miko, appeared from Cover and promoted tourism in Japan. No reason for her disappearance was offered at the time.
In the past, important announcement videos from Hololive Vtubers like the one Gawr Gura put up often dealt with extended hiatuses, transferring to an affiliate position, or graduating. Fellow Myth member Amelia Watson shared one in September 2024 that announced she’d move from full-time streamer to an affiliate. More recently, Nanashi Mumei shared a similar notice in March 2025 ahead of her graduation announcement. Another recent graduate is Ceres Fauna.
Prior to this reveal, Gawr Gura took part in a R.E.P.O. collab on April 12, 2025 and aired a member stream on April 5, 2025.
Hololive Vtuber Gawr Gura will make a statement at 7:30pm PT/10:30pm ET on April 15, 2025.
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Apr 15
Hololive English Kura Sushi Vtuber Event Announced
Cover and Kura Sushi announced a new Vtuber campaign involving Hololive English members will be held in July 2025. However, there’s a way to already guarantee access to some merchandise from the event. It will be possible to get a special hat featuring performers from the company. However, to do so you need to eat at the restaurant between April 16-22, 2025 first.
Here’s how this first part of the Hololive promotion works. You need to sign up for the restaurant’s reward program . That is available on Android and iOS devices. It’s advised to do this on a phone, as you’ll need to show the QR code in the restaurant. Then, you need to go to get sushi from the place between April 16-22, 2025. Since this is a “while supplies last or by X date” kind of deal, I recommend going the day it starts. You then need to spend $70 on food at Kura Sushi. If you do and show your QR code and receipt at the restaurant, you get a Hololive English Kura Sushi Exclusive Gear Pass ticket. Then, in July 2025, that ticket can be redeemed for a themed hat.
As for the July 2025 promotion, details about it are pretty slim. The image so far shows one person from three of the Hololive English Vtuber generations. The Myth representative is Ninomae Ina’nis. The one for Promise is Ouro Kronii. Finally, Justice is represented by Gigi Murin. There’s nobody in the initial image representing Advent yet, so it’s unknown if Shiori Novella, Nerissa Ravencroft, Koseki Bijou, and the twins Fuwawa and Mococo Abyssgard could also show up for this collaboration.
The Kura Sushi Hololive English Vtuber promotion will launch in July 2025, but people who eat at the restaurant can call dibs on a crossover hat if they go there between April 16-22, 2025.
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Apr 15
FUBUKI zero in on Holoearth HOLOLIVE ALTERNATIVE Free DownloadFUBUKI zero in on Holoearth HOLOLIVE ALTERNATIVE Direct Download: “FUBUKI ~zero in on Holoearth~” is a high-speed pixel action game where you control the protagonist, “Shirakami Fubuki,” and battle using swords and skills. You take control of “Shirakami Fubuki,” one of the “Kami” residing in “Yamato.” With her beloved sword “Murasamemaru,” she skillfully performs sword […]
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Apr 15
Hololive and Nijisanji Team Up for Vtuber Event
The first offline collaboration event between hololive and Nijisanji will take place on May 24 and 25, 2025 at Es Con Field Hokkaido. Ticket prices start range between 5000 JPY ($34.95) and 77,000 JPY ($538.20). [Thanks, Inside Games !]
Though this is an offline event, the VTubers will be playing baseball using Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025 . Here are the match-ups:
Day 1
Hoshikawa Sara (Nijisanji) vs Usada Pekora (hololive)
Lize Helesta (Nijisanji) vs Amane Kanata (hololive)
Day 2
Hoshikawa Sara (Nijisanji) vs Amane Kanata (hololive)
Lize Helesta (Nijisanji) vs Usada Pekora (hololive)
Some members of Sara’s team include Higuchi Kaede, Furen E Lustario, Elira Pendora, and Hyakumantenbara Salome. Lize’s team includes Tsukino Mito, Inui Toko, Nui Sorciere, and Meloco Kyoran. On hololive’s side, Pekora’s team includes Oozora Subaru, Houshou Marine, and the Fuwamoco pair. Kanata’s has Yukihana Lamy, Nekomata Okayu, and Sakura Miko.
Sasaki Saku (Nijisanji) and Shirakami Fubuki (hololive) will also serve as the chairpeople for the tournament, and they’ll stream the training that the other VTubers undergo for the tournament. Training will start from March 18, 2025. The more expensive the tickets, the closer you are to the diamond. Some of the tickets also include merchandise, such as shirts and caps of the teams, lanyards, and acrylic keychains.
The hololive and Nijisanji baseball collaboration event will run from May 24 to 25, 2025.
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Apr 15
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Update 1.10 Adds Nightmare Mode and Fixes Stage 1 BugsDragami Games has released update 1.10 for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, introducing a new high-difficulty mode and addressing several minor bugs and localization issues. The patch is now available on PlayStation…
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Apr 14
Fubuki ～Zero in on Holoearth～Is Out Now on SteamFUBUKI ～zero in on Holoearth～, an action-packed pixel platformer featuring characters from the Hololive universe, is now available on Steam.
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Apr 14
Hololive Vtuber Gawr Gura Not on Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors List
Hololive Vtuber Gawr Gura is no longer on the official list of Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors . This sudden removal has prompted some to wonder what this could mean for Gawr Gura’s future. [Thanks, OhayoMybrother !]
Currently, the website for Tokyo Tokyo, which lists the various tourism ambassadors, only has Sakura Miko and Mori Calliope shown for Cover representatives. Gawr Gura was one of the Hololive Vtuber ambassadors, though. When Cover first announced them joining the initiative in February 2023 , Gawr Gura also appeared in the picture.
While some are thinking that this might be lead to a possible graduation down the line, others are more optimistic. Some have pointed out that Gawr Gura mentioned in a membership stream that she wanted to take some time off, relax, and take care of her cats. So her stepping down as a tourism ambassador could be her reducing how much work she took on.
The fears about Gawr Gura’s graduation could stem from some recent departures from hololive and Cover. Ceres Fauna (who debuted in 2021) graduated in January 2025 , and Murasaki Shion (who debuted in 2018) will graduate on April 26, 2025 . On the flipside, Amelia Watson concluded her streaming activities in September 2024 , while Sakamata Chloe stopped her activities in January 2025 . However, both of them are still affiliates of hololive, which means they might return in the future as a special guest.
Gawr Gura is a VTuber affiliated with Hololive English’s first generation, Myth. She debuted in 2020 alongside members like Mori Calliope and Takanashi Kiara. She is one of the most subscribed VTubers in the world, and she surpassed former #1 Kizuna Ai back in July 2021 . As of the time of writing, Gawr Gura has over 4.55 million subscribers on her YouTube channel.
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Apr 12
Netflix’s ‘Devil May Cry’ Is Already Doing What ‘Arcane’ Was Supposed to for League of Legends
Netflix’s Devil May Cry animated series is causing quite a stir in the world of video game adaptations for being the only series after Arcane to have garnered such attention. Both series are adaptations based on popular franchises. One thing that sets them apart is that Netflix’s Devil May Cry is doing a lot more […]
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Apr 10
Magical Girl holoWitches Adds Vtubers Fubuki and Lamy
Shirakami Fubuki and Yukihana Lamy will be joining the roster of holoWitches , which is an alternate universe hololive multimedia project revolving around magical girl versions of the hololive VTubers. This comes after Sakamata Chloe left Magical Girl holoWitches when she graduated in late 2024 .
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for holoWitches has uploaded the character reference sheets for both Fubuki and Lamy as well. Fubuki is a fox holo with a very inquisitive personality. She’s naturally adept and always puts her all into everything she does, though she still maintains a playful spirit. Despite her tendency to do what she does, she’s also very considerate about other people.
Lamy is a snow holo who is very serious, which means she usually plays the straight man to the others. In reality, though, she likes to be spoiled. Though she knows that the world isn’t all good, she still wants to believe in the beauty that lies in it, as well as in humans. She loves humans, her friends, and Japanese sake.
Images via Cover
Magical Girl holoWitches is a multimedia project that Cover started in 2024. Content includes anime, manga, and live-streams. Aside from the new Fubuki and Lamy, VTubers like Houshou Marine, Amane Kanata, and Sakura Miko are also a part of this project.
More information on Magical Girl holoWitches , as well as content like the official comic, can be found on its official website .
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Apr 9
Cover and Hololive Pull Vtuber Stream of Nintendo Game
Cover Corporation, owner of the Hololive and Holostars Vtuber agency, took down an Usada Pekora stream video containing gameplay from a Nintendo video game due to the suspected infringement of Nintendo’s livestreaming guidelines. This comes from her recent broadcast during which she shared footage of herself playing old Pokemon cartridges she purchased online.
The specific video taken down is the second one of Usada Pekora’s “ used Pokemon Emerald cartridge gacha ” livestreams, during which the Vtuber managed to find an extremely rare shiny Mew. This can only be achieved in Pokemon Emerald by going through several pre-owned cartridges and using the Japan and Taiwan exclusive Old Sea Map limited-time event item. The livestream took place on March 29, 2025.
Usada Pekora is suspected of having inadvertently used a pre-owned hacked cartridge during the livestream. It isn't clear if the Hololive Vtuber used a hacked cartridge of the Nintendo game without her knowledge. While it is possible for a shiny Mew to be found under such circumstances, its spawn rate is extremely low.
In a statement made by Cover , the company apologized to fans for any inconveniences caused and explained that, after consulting with Nintendo, the video has been taken down. Cover will also take measures to better inform and offer guidance to its staff, and will avoid any situations that may lead to a risk in violating the livestreaming guidelines of associated companies.
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Apr 9
Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, and Tinkaton Join Pokemon GO in Anime Celebration
In honor of the Pokemon Horizons: The Series anime, which is streaming on Netflix outside Japan and about to get into the Mega Voltage arc in Japan, Pokemon GO is getting a new event that brings Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, and Tinkaton to the game. There’ll also be a Riko-themed Floragato and special characters in eggs. Everything starts on April 16, 2025, five days after Mega Voltage starts, then ends on April 22, 2025.
Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, and Tinkaton are all characters who debuted in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet , then ended up playing parts in the new Pokemon Horizons anime series about the region. Tinkatink is going to debut in 7km eggs, but after this event it will be in 10km eggs. To get a Tinkatuff, you need 25 Tinkatink candies. Get 100 Tinkatink candies and a Tinkatuff, and you can get a Tinkaton in Pokemon GO . However, note that the 7km eggs during this event could also hold Charcadet, Elekid, or Hatenna instead. For more guaranteed access, there will be $4.99 Paid Timed Research involving it that gets you chances to see it via quests, and Incubator for hatching eggs it might be in, and an avatar pose.
The Floragato with the Liko hat and pin will be a character that could appear in the wild in Pokemon GO. Standard and shiny versions of it will be available. A Cap’s Hat Pikachu, which will know Volt Tackle and also could be shiny, will join it and be part of the event Pokemon. So will increased instances of Fuecoco, Nosepass, Pawmi, Quagsire, Quaxly, Shuckle, Slugma, Snorunt, and Sprigatito.
The Raids for Pokemon GO celebrating the Pokemon Horizons anime also were confirmed and, in addition to Cap’s Hat Pikachu and Liko Pin Floragato, a number of other notable characters appear. That Pikachu, Chansey, and Rockruff will be in the one-star Raids. The three-star ones will feature that Floragato, Alolan Muk, Charizard, and Metagross.
Pokemon GO is available for mobile devices, and the Pokemon Horizons anime event with Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, Tinkaton, and a special Floragato will appear April 16-22, 2025.
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Apr 4
“Players can’t feel bad about the time that they missed”: Teamfight Tactics Is Turning the Heat on Retention by Putting Players First
Teamfight Tactics is a pretty popular game in the League of Legends space, with almost 33 million players enjoying the game every month. Although the game is heavily inspired by Dota’s Auto Chess, TFT is getting more player activity than the original. This unusual phenomenon might be because of the developing team’s unusual viewpoint on […]
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Apr 1
Yoko Taro Told to Make NieR: Automata With Japan in Mind
NieR series creator Yoko Taro was told to make NieR: Automata focusing on the Japanese market without worrying about overseas reviews. The developer recently shared an anecdote about the game’s creation on X (formerly Twitter).
In a recent interview with AV Watch, Shuhei Yoshida of Sony and PlayStation fame, credited NieR: Automata with being one of the games that changed the direction of the Japanese market from trying to imitate Western games and Hollywood-style trends circa the PS3 era. Yoshida also said that he thinks the Japanese game industry “revived after NieR .”
Yoko Taro shared the interview on his personal social media and thanked Yoshida for his words. He then added that it was NieR: Automata Producer Yosuke Saito who “ordered” Taro to make a game “for the Japanese market without worrying about overseas reviews.”
Here’s another direct from Yoko Taro regarding the instructions Producer Saito gave him on NieR: Automata :
“I remember he said something like "Yoko, you're incapable of making games for overseas, so (at least) give it your best for the Japanese market."”
Yosuke Saito himself responded to Yoko Taro’s post, by adding “That's not exactly what I said lol. What I meant was, because we're Japanese people there's no need to go out of our way to appeal to overseas audiences. We can probably attract around a million people across the world who want to play a Japanese game made by a Japanese person (the one and only Yoko Taro!)” Yoko Taro responded to his interaction with Yosuke Saito with a final, “Aren't we saying the same thing? (laughs).”
NieR: Automata is available worldwide on the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll . A NieR game series livestream will be held on April 19, 2025.
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Mar 31
Wild Rift Poppy Build Guide: Skill Analysis, Best Runes and Gameplay TipsPoppy is the latest champion to join the ever-increasing League of Legends: Wild Rift champion roster. Poppy is a powerful Tank/fighter champion in Wild Rift known for her incredible crowd control and tankiness. Whether played in the Baron Lane or as a roamer, Poppy excels at disrupting enemy lineups and controlling fights with her stuns …
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Mar 31
League of LegendsLeague of Legends, commonly referred to as League, is a multiplayer online battle arena video game developed and published by Riot Games.
