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Wild Rift Vel’Koz Build Guide: Skill Analysis, Best Runes and Gameplay TipsVel’Koz is the latest mage champion to join the ever-increasing League of Legends: Wild Rift champion roster. Vel’Koz’s abilities deliver immense ranged true damage, effortlessly shredding tanks while allowing him to effectively control teamfights. In this Wild Rift Vel’Koz guide, we will take a detailed look at his skills, best builds, tips, and tricks to …
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Sep 15
Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia Is Fun Even Without Context
There are a surprising number of official hololive Vtuber manga series out there! Magical Girl Holowitches and HoloX Meeting are among them. The thing about some of those, however, is that context can matter. It helps if you have an idea who the Vtubers behind the characters are, especially in the case of the one based on Secret Society holoX. Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia , which Square Enix released outside Japan, is different. While it does help if you know who folks like Fubuki Shirakami, Mio Ookami, and Ayame Nakiri are, the way it’s handled and execution means it works just as well if you’re totally unfamiliar and looking for a series that almost has a Touhou type of vibe and involves kami protecting a country.
Editor’s Note: There will be some mild spoilers for the first volume of the Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia Hololive Vtubers manga below.
Yamato is a land in which kami and humans live in a symbiotic relationship. The humans generate and help maintain aura. Kami need that energy in order to grow and develop their strength. They, in turn, use their powers to protect the humans who live alongside them. For example, they might use their abilities to remove Stigma, negative aura, from humans to protect them from corruption and transformation. However, while there are kami who are benevolent and air the community, yokai that absorbed aura will use it maliciously and cause corruption and dissent, feeding off of the chaos. Fubuki and Mio are two such kami, and Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia follows as we watch them use their abilities to assist in daily incidents in town as well as take part in a kidnapping case with malevolent yokai behind it.
Image via Square Enix
One reason Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia works so well even if you have no idea who the Hololive Vtubers Fubuki and Mio are is that the series is more loosely based on the concept of who they are, rather than the actual individuals. The Holoearth Chronicles series is a spin-off and alternate reality. There may be some personality traits reflected here and the character designs match, but this is an entirely original story that also happens to involve “them.” It’s the same reason why the game Fubuki: Zero in on Holoearth , which is based on the same premise and scenario, would work for anyone.
Another reason is that the Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia manga is fantastic at establishing Fubuki and Mio as original characters. While the first few pages do start in medias res, with Fubuki and Mio in the midst of fighting the oni Ayame, it immediately goes into a short tale establishing who Fubuki is as a character. It shows how she’s a Kami, that her role is to defend Yamato, specifically the town right near her shrine, and that she will remove negative Stigmas from people that could make them behave hurtfully or even turn into monsters. At the same time, it shows she’s a down-to-earth gamer who is quite casual, to the point where she might forget her very necessary sword at Mio’s place or prefer instant udon to the fresh, homemade kind.
The premise also means that the Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia is more about building up these two characters, their friendships, and their abilities as they take on situations to help the people of Yamato. While there may be references to the activities and lore for the Hololive Vtubers in the manga, such as Fubuki’s Oruyanke mascot appearing or her being mistaken for a cat rather than a fox, this is completely self-contained. We miss nothing if we don’t watch them. This is all about the personal development of these two characters based on the performers. And, frankly, the development of them is quite good. Especially Mio, her backstory, and her powers once her and Fubuki head off on a mission to save some missing children.
I also mentioned it felt Touhou Project like earlier, and I feel like that’s another reason it works. Shrine maidens who are young women with supernatural powers dealing with yokai? A setting inspired by a more historic type period in Japan? While this is a Hololive Vtuber manga, it can offer more of a supernatural monster-of-the-week, incident-resolving atmosphere to it.
The Hololive Vtuber vibes are strong in Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia, yes, but the manga is also super accessible. The characters and story are handled in such a way that you don’t need any experience with the performers to enjoy it. It can help with some inside jokes and references. But it’s a really well-handled, stand-alone project.
Volume 1 of Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia is available now, and Square Enix will release the second volume of the manga inspired by Hololive Vtubers Fubuki Shirakami, Mio Ookami, and Ayame Nakiri on December 2, 2025.
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Sep 13
Pokémon TCG Crashers and Climbers: Silver Tempest Prices Are Shifting Fast This WeekSilver Tempest prices are on the move. Lugia alternate arts and Trainer Gallery hits are climbing, while Regidrago and Alolan Vulpix cool off. Sealed product values are surging, making this week’s trends a key update for collectors and investors.
Sep 12
Which Character Should You Pick in 2XKO Closed Beta? Full Roster Breakdown & Moves List
2XKO’s Closed Beta has commenced, featuring a diverse roster of beloved Champions from League of Legends. From command grabbing to defensive excellence, the roster is filled with fantastic Archetypes that players can master. If you’re confused about which character to choose in 2XKO’s Closed Beta as a beginner, here’s a breakdown of the full roster […]
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Sep 10
Did you know that periods are the reason that women can’t play League of Legends esports!?The post Did you know that periods are the reason that women can’t play League of Legends esports!? appeared first on The Escapist .
Sep 9
2XKO Complete Beginner’s Guide: Basic Controls & Gameplay Explained
If you haven’t been keeping up with the gaming scene, Riot Games is gearing up to launch a brand new title called 2XKO. What’s this one about? Well, it’s a 2D tag-team fighting game that lets you step into the arena with your favorite League of Legends champions. If that sounds cool to you, now’s […]
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Sep 9
2XKO Beginner Combos and Tag Mechanics Guide: How To Dominate Your First Match
2XKO is an upcoming assist-based 2v2 fighting game that brings League of Legends champions into an action-packed tag-team format. The game is currently in a closed beta (starting today, September 9), and while access is invite-only, developers have confirmed more and more players will be joining. Like with any fighting game, mastering the basics is […]
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Sep 9
2XKO – Release Date, Beta, Platforms & Gameplay Explained
2XKO is one of the most hyped free-to-play releases that’s set to launch later this year, bringing some of the most iconic Champions from Riot Games’ League of Legends and Arcane into the world of tag fighters. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2v2 fighter. When Is 2XKO Launching? So when is Riot’s […]
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Sep 9
10 Essential 2XKO Tips Every Beginner Must Know Before Jumping In
2XKO is one of the most exciting free-to-play titles releasing this year, promising an action-packed 2v2 fighting experience, featuring iconic characters from League of Legends. With the Closed Beta commencing today, you’ll need to know the basics of the game to come out on top in every fight. Here are 10 essential 2XKO tips that […]
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Sep 9
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
League of LegendsLeague of Legends, commonly referred to as League, is a multiplayer online battle arena video game developed and published by Riot Games.
