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Hololive Dreams: How the Development Team Used RPG Mechanics to Create a Giant Rhythm Game

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Hololive Dreams is a rhythm game, but it’s not JUST a rhythm game. Based in the popular virtual VTuber agency hololive, which consists of dozens of digital influencers streaming everything from video games to concerts, hololive Dreams aims to attract players who might not be familiar with (or fans of) music-based gameplay. The game, which was released on July 23, layers RPG elements on rhythm game base. The hololive Dreams (often abbreviated to “holodri”) development team says this unique combination was an effort to make the game larger in scale while making it more accessible to a bigger audience. I spoke exclusively with the Producer of hololive Dreams, who goes by the moniker Mr. O, and Mr. K, the Head Supervisor of Gaming Business at COVER, which co-produced the game, about bringing more than 50 virtual talent and 150 songs to a rhythm RPG, the challenges of building a game that features dozens of protagonists, and the rationale for producing both an RPG and a rhythm game simultan...
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Palworld TCG Prices Skyrocket as eBay Scalpers Profit Off of Card Game Launch

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The Palworld TCG has officially launched, and so too has a wave of scalpers looking to make a quick buck on developer Pocketpair's new collectible cards. As promised back in January , the developer has partnered with Bushiroad to deliver an official Palworld trading card game and released its first wave of cards, Dawn of Palpagos July 30, 2026. It was an announcement that predictably triggered further comparisons to Pokémon, and also like the original pocket monster property , Pocketpair's latest creation has some people selling cards for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. As spotted by GamesRadar , eBay has filled with both successful and ongoing listings for everything from booster box cases to, of course, individual (and extremely rare) cards. For reference, retailer Lumius was selling a booster box case – which comes with 12 booster boxes that carry 12 booster packs each – for $499.99. Cases are going for about $1,800 on eBay . While there are plenty of Palworld fans c...
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Spider-Man Star Tom Holland Wants Symbiote Suit That's as Good as the Games

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Tom Holland thinks that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 game did the symbiote suit so well that he's unsure if they could pull it off in live-action. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast , Tom Holland had high praise for Tobey Maguire's black symbiote suit in Spider-Man 3. However, he is unsure how they'd pull such a thing off in the MCU, especially following the Insomniac games. "I think if we ever got to do a black suit in Spider-Man, I don't know how we would tackle that challenge," said Holland. "They did it so well in [Marvel's Spider-Man 2], and I don't know how you make a suit that's similar to the one in the game without having a CG component. I don't know how you would do that." There is a lot of contention over how the symbiote suit should be depicted in Spider-Man media. Some believe it should be more cloth-like, while others think it should be more gooey and slimy, which is largely the direction Insomniac took in their ga...
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Pokemon TCG Player Wins Card Shop's 'Anything But a Deck Box' Tournament Using an Actual Loaf of Bread

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A local card shop held an ‘anything but a deck box’ tournament, and the winner put their cards in a literal loaf of bread. Card games are having a bit of a moment right now (despite scalpers upending the market), and one card store decided to bring its players together using an unconventional method; challenging them to bring their decks in anything but a specialized box. Magic , Pokemon, Riftbound, and other trading card game players will most certainly have purchased at least one deck box in which to store the cards they intend to actively play with. Oftentimes, these are specially-made, leather-coated boxes from specific companies, but they can be handmade, as well. They don’t have to be boxes, either, but that’s the usual shape most folks go with. This time around, players had to show up to their local tournaments using literally anything else but a box to store their cards… and the winning player put their deck inside a loaf of bread. As told by Reddit user and Pokemon TCG playe...
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Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for PC, Mac, and Linux by Monkey Island Creator

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Legendary adventure game designer Ron Gilbert has announced Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to his 2017 pixel-art point-and-click adventure game about two Mulder and Scully-like characters (not to mention a host of other playable heroes) solving a murder mystery, including hundreds of puzzles along the way. It's in development for PC (on Steam and GoG), Mac, and Linux, and it's due out in early 2028. "I have good news and bad news," Gilbert posted on his GrumpyGamer blog . "First the good news. The good news is that we just started production on Thimbleweed Park 2, due out in early 2028. We will self-publish with the help of a private investor. Mark Ferrari, Gary Winnick, David Fox, Octavi Navarro, Robert Megone, and others from the original team will be back!" He then invited fans to wishlist the sequel on Steam before adding, "Now the bad news. There is no bad news, it’s all good news." IGN (and specifically me) gave Thimbleweed Park an 8.5 out of ...
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Tom Holland's Favorite Game Is The Last of Us Part 2, But He's Avoiding the TV Series

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Spider-Man star Tom Holland has revealed his favorite game is The Last of Us Part 2 , but he hasn't watched the TV series. When speaking with Josh Horowitz , Holland was asked about his favorite game. He very quickly noted that it's The Last of Us Part 2, though didn't elaborate much on why that is. When asked whether he'd seen the HBO TV series, Holland revealed he hasn't, simply because he's such a big fan of the game. "I have not watched the series because I love the game so much," said Holland. "I don't play video games all that much, and the game is just so good." Depending on who you ask, that might be a good thing. The first season of The Last of Us was well-regarded by fans and critics, but the second season (not unlike the game) was much more divisive. However, the reasons for the second game and the second season of the show being divisive among fans are actually completely different. The Last of Us Part 2 was controversial amon...
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Cyberpunk 2077 Quest The Hunt and Its Creepy Cartoon Was Meant to Feel Like True Detective

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Cyberpunk 2077 is nearly six years old, but fans are still reminiscing about some of its best parts, and its developers are still revealing fresh insights into its creation. Warning! Spoilers for Cyberpunk 2077 follow… The Hunt is a side quest where you join forces with River Ward to investigate a serial killer called Anthony Harris, who River believes has kidnapped his nephew, Randy. Fans have praised The Hunt for how it reveals the serial killer, who at the start of the quest is in a coma in hospital having been apprehended by police. The player picks up snippets of insight into Harris’ character as they search for clues as to Randy's whereabouts. You learn how Harris grew up and delve deep into his psychology through detective work, with little to no combat involved. During a search of Randy's room, V and River log onto his computer to view his activity on the net. At this point you discover Harris and Randy were exchanging messages, and there’s a, well, a very creepy car...
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