#iOS 18 release

[strategichannah]

What’s New in iOS 18: Key Features You Should Know About

iOS 18 is here! Discover the newest features, from enhanced Siri intelligence to major camera upgrades. Learn how these updates will improve your iPhone experience. Check out the blog for more insights! 📱✨ #iOS18 #AppleUpdate

What’s New in iOS 18: Key Features You Should Know About Written By: that Hannah Jones Time to Read: 6 minutes Apple’s iOS 18 is making waves with exciting new features and updates that enhance both functionality and personalization. With every new iOS release, Apple continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with your iPhone. iOS 18 is no exception, packed with groundbreaking…

[bibleofficial]

i just think it’s funny that raspberry pi seems to plan their releases around that of apple’s

[iosnextgen]

🌟 Apple's Next Gen Revolution: What’s Coming in 2025! 🌟 Get ready for Apple TV 2025, the HomePod Mini 2025, and exciting updates in iOS Next Gen! With a new Apple networking chip, Apple is pushing the boundaries of smart home integration and device connectivity. Learn more about iOS 18 rollout delays, the next iOS update plans, and Mark Gurman’s predictions for Apple's future. Stay ahead with the latest on NextGen iPhone features and Apple's evolving ecosystem. 🚀

[shamnadt]

Apple iPhone 16 leak hints at upgraded neural engine to support iOS 18’s AI features

iPhone 16 has been rumoured to feature an upgraded neural engine that will aid it in supporting the generative AI features coming with iOS 18. Even though the launch of the iPhone 16 series is months away, many leaks have surfaced, hinting at the possible features. So far, rumours say the iPhone 16 could get bigger screens and better battery life, all of which contribute towards providing a…

[genshin-impact-updates]

"A Space and Time for You" Version 5.7 Update Details

Dear Traveler,

Below are the details of the Version 5.7 update "A Space and Time for You" and the update compensation.

〓Compensation Details〓

Maintenance Compensation: Primogems ×300 (60 Primogems per hour the servers are down)

Issue Fix Compensation: Primogems ×300 (please refer to the relevant compensation mail for more details)

〓Scope of Compensation〓

Maintenance Compensation: Travelers who have reached Adventure Rank 5 or above by 2025/06/18 06:00 (UTC+8).

Compensation must be claimed before the end of Version 5.7.

Issue Fix Compensation: Travelers who have reached Adventure Rank 5 or above by 2025/06/18 06:00 (UTC+8).

Please log in and claim your compensation before 2025/06/21 06:00 (UTC+8).

Our developers will distribute compensation to Travelers via in-game mail within 5 hours after the update maintenance is finished. The mail will expire after 30 days, so don't forget to claim the attached compensation in time.

〓Update Schedule〓

Update maintenance begins

2025/06/18 06:00 (UTC+8) and is estimated to take 5 hours.

〓How to Update Game Client〓

PC: Close the game, open the Genshin Impact Launcher, and click Update.

iOS: Open the App Store and tap Update.

Android: Open the game and follow the directions on-screen.

PS5™ and PS4™: Highlight Genshin Impact from the Home Screen, press the OPTIONS button and select "Check for Update."

Xbox Series X|S: Open the system main menu, select "My games & apps," select the "Manage" tab, and on the "Updates" page, find "Genshin Impact" and confirm to update.

Please do not hesitate to contact Customer Service if you encounter any issues installing the new version. We will do our very best to resolve the issue.

〓Update Details〓

I. New Characters

5-Star Character "Void Star" Skirk (Cryo)

◇ The Seven-Shifting Serpent: Cryo

◇ Weapon: Sword

◇ A visitor who once appeared in an Abyssal rift and the Primordial Sea, this solitary warrior mentored Tartaglia in the martial arts.

◆ Skirk is a flexible Cryo DPS who performs well both on-field and in quick-swap rotations.

She can obtain special energy by triggering certain Cryo reactions via party members and releasing Elemental Skills.

By tapping the skill button, she will continuously consume this special energy, causing her Normal Attacks to deal Cryo DMG for sustained combat.

When sufficient special energy is accumulated, she can consume it all to unleash her Elemental Burst, dealing massive AoE Cryo DMG instantly.

4-Star Character "Ode and Oblation" Dahlia (Hydro)

◇ Vision: Hydro

◇ Weapon: Sword

◇ Deacon of the Church of Favonius and the Anemo Archon's representative in the church.

◆ Dahlia is a Hydro support character who provides shields and ATK SPD buffs for his teammates.

When releasing his Elemental Skill, Dahlia summons "Sacramental Shower" that can launch characters upward or deal AoE Hydro DMG to enemies.

His Elemental Burst summons a Shield of Sacred Favor and increases the ATK SPD of the active character.

II. New Equipment

New Weapon (Examples based on Refinement Rank 1)

Azurelight (5-Star Sword)

Within 12s after an Elemental Skill is used, ATK is increased by 24%. During this time, when the equipping character has 0 Elemental Energy, ATK will be further increased by 24%, and CRIT DMG will be increased by 40%.

◆ The event-exclusive 5-star weapon "Azurelight" (Sword) can be obtained from the Event Wish. Please refer to the relevant official Event Notices for specific acquisition details.

III. New Main Story

1. New Archon Quest

Archon Quest Chapter V: Act VI "A Space and Time for You"

Permanently available after the Version 5.7 update

�� Quest Unlock Criteria:

• Reach Adventure Rank 28 or above

• Complete Archon Quest Chapter V: Act V "Incandescent Ode of Resurrection"

• The "Focused Experience Mode" function is available for this quest.

• Use the "Quick Start" function to immediately begin the prerequisite quest: Archon Quest Chapter V: Act I "Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn."

2. New Story Quest

Skirk's Story Quest "Crystallina Chapter: Act I - Whispers Betwixt Stars and Night"

Permanently available after the Version 5.7 update

◆ Quest Unlock Criteria:

• Reach Adventure Rank 40 or above

• Complete Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V "Masquerade of the Guilty"

• The "Focused Experience Mode" function is available for this quest.

Additionally, after the Version 5.7 update until 2025/07/08 17:59, the "Quick Start" function will be available for Skirk's Story Quest - "Crystallina Chapter: Act I - Whispers Betwixt Stars and Night."

IV. Function Iterations

Quest Resource Management Update

After the Version 5.7 update, when first launching the game on mobile, Travelers need to select their preferred resource update option:

◇ Full Resources

Download all resources. Future version updates will automatically update related resources.

*Recommended to select "Full Resources."

◇ Basic Resources

Only downloads essential resources for gameplay, excluding optional content like some Archon Quests, Story Quests, and Hangout Events. Locally downloaded related resources will be automatically cleared. Optional content will not be automatically downloaded in future updates. To experience related quests, you'll need to manually download missing resources first.

After initial selection, you can change your option or manually download needed resources via Settings > Resources.

*This function is only available on mobile devices.

V. Genius Invokation TCG

Genius Invokation TCG Gameplay Update

New Character Cards: Chasca, Citlali, Mavuika, and their corresponding Talent cards. Corresponding invitation duel and guest challenges have been added to the Player List.

New Action Cards "The Dockhand's Assistant," "Crown of the Saints," "Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City," "Rawr! Rawr!," "Fight for Death," "Fire and War," "Flying Squad, Attack!," "Fruits of Training," and "Harvest's Boon" have been added which can be purchased from Prince at The Cat's Tail.

The Forge Realm's Temper is once again available. The theme of this edition is "The Forge Realm's Temper: Endless Swarm":

(1) Defeat endless waves of enemies during the rounds in "The Forge Realm's Temper: Endless Swarm" to accrue score.

(2) After you complete the stage battle, you will gain a score and the corresponding rewards based on the highest score you got in the stage.

(3) Different stages will contain different special rules that grant buffs. Use these rules well to fight more effectively.

VI. Imaginarium Theater

Imaginarium Theater Update

After the Version 5.7 update, the first season of "Imaginarium Theater" will be available on July 1, 2025.

Required Elemental Types: Pyro, Hydro, and Cryo

Opening Characters: Lyney, Xiangling, Tartaglia, Dahlia, Wriothesley, and Rosaria

When Imaginarium Theater is open, the corresponding Opening Characters will obtain Fantastical Blessings.

Special Guest Stars: Emilie, Kinich, Lan Yan, and Noelle

After the first season of Imaginarium Theater begins, the characters Mualani, Lyney, Yaoyao, and Charlotte will each gain a new "Thespian Trick" that can be exchanged from the NPC Wolfy.

Envisaged Echoes Update

After the Version 5.7 update, new challenge stages and Echo cosmetics for Raiden Shogun and Shenhe will be added.

VII. Spiral Abyss

Spiral Abyss Update

◇ After the Version 5.7 update, Phase 1 of the Spiral Abyss will be updated on July 16.

◆ Floor 11 Ley Line Disorder changed to:

All party members receive a 60% Cryo DMG Bonus.

All party members gain a 60% Pyro DMG Bonus.

◆ Floor 12 Ley Line Disorders changed to:

First Half: Cryo DMG dealt by all party members increased by 75%.

Second Half: All party members' Nightsoul-aligned DMG increased by 75%.

◆ Updated the monster lineup on Floors 11 – 12 of the Spiral Abyss.

◆ Blessing of the Abyssal Moon:

Bitterfreeze Moon

When a character triggers Cryo-related reactions, a shockwave will be released at the opponent's position, dealing True DMG to nearby opponents. This effect can be triggered once every 2.5s.

VIII. Other Update Details

New Character Specialty Dishes:

○ Skirk's specialty: "Abyssal Bounty"

○ Dahlia's specialty: "Chatter of Joyful Nights"

New Collaboration Recipes:

○ Obtainable via Mail: "Meat-Lover's Feast," "Nine-Fruit Nectar," and "Bubblemilk Pie"

Travelers who have reached Adventure Rank 2 or above can log in after 2025/07/11 12:00 (UTC+8) – before Version 5.8 maintenance to claim these via mail. The mail will expire after 30 days, so don't forget to claim the rewards in time.

Adds new Achievements to the "Wonders of the World" category.

Adds Set 41 of "Paimon's Paintings" chat emojis.

Adds some prompts for loading screens.

New Namecards:

"Skirk: Lone Shadow": Reward for reaching Friendship Lv. 10 with Skirk

"Dahlia: Sacred Duty": Reward for reaching Friendship Lv. 10 with Dahlia

"Travel Notes: Speculation": Reward obtained via the BP system

Adds a new consumable "Dust of Enlightenment" to the Artifacts system. Travelers can now consume Dust of Enlightenment to randomly reallocate the enhancements of Minor Affixes on a fully-leveled 5-star Artifact.

〓Adjustments & Optimizations〓

● Enemies

Abyss enemies, such as Abyss Lectors and Abyss Heralds will now activate their Wards shortly after their HP falls below a certain percentage and are Frozen. (Previously, they remained frozen for an extended duration without activating their Wards, making them difficult to defeat. With this change, they will now activate Wards more quickly, allowing them to be defeated normally.)

● Chat

Optimizes the display and interaction experience of the chat interface.

Adds the "Manage Emoji Group" feature, allowing you to customize which emojis and emoji groups are shown and how they are sorted.

Adds interaction options for individual chat messages, such as tagging other Travelers in non-private chats.

Optimizes the block function. Blocking settings will no longer reset when switching devices. A "Mute List" has also been added under "Manage Blocklist."

● "Character" > "Artifact" Interface

Adjusts the "Fast Equip" interface and optimizes the algorithm for configuration recommendations.

The "Recommended Configurations" function now includes a "Check Alternatives" feature, allowing you to swap Artifacts with other suggested options.

You can now select two preset configurations in "Custom Configuration."

Adds a new "Recommended Order Scope of Effect" setting to the sorting function, which can be set to "Current Slot" or "All Slots."

● Crafting

The "Crafting" > "Convert" interface now includes a "Filter by Character" feature, and a "View Characters" button has been added to the top-right corner of the screen.

The "Crafting" > "Mystic Offering" screen will now remember the last selected Artifact Strongbox and automatically select it the next time the screen is opened.

The number of Condensed Resin in your inventory is now displayed on the "Map" and "Domain Entrance" screens.

● Domains

After completing a Domain, you can now select "Skip Reward Cutscene" from the top-left corner of the reward screen.

If you exit a Domain before starting the challenge, the "Challenge Failed" screen will no longer appear.

● Adventurer Handbook

Added a tracking option for Ley Line Outcrops in the Enemies tab.

You can now click the question mark icon when selecting certain enemies in the "Enemies" tab to view the relevant tutorial.

Adjusts enemy order in the "Enemies" tab based on update timing.

The "Domains" page of the Adventurer Handbook and the corresponding Trounce Domain entrance interfaces now show "First-Clear Rewards" for Trounce Domains. These rewards can be claimed upon clearing the Trounce Domain on highest difficulty, whether in Single Player Mode or in Co-Op Mode. Travelers who already cleared the relevant Trounce Domains on highest difficulty before the update can claim the rewards directly afterward.

● Spiral Abyss

Optimizes the UI and user experience for the Spiral Abyss interface.

When restarting a floor or entering the next floor after completion, the "Start Challenge" screen will retain the previous team configuration. A button that clears all current Party Setups has also been added to this screen.

If you complete a chamber but fail to earn all Abyssal Stars, the results screen will now include a "Retry Challenge" option.

After completing Floor 12 Chamber 3, the results screen will display your total Abyssal Stars for this season, and all unclaimed Star's Bounty will be automatically distributed by the system.

● Other Character Enhancement interfaces

In the source info for "Character Ascension Materials" and "Character Level-Up Materials," clicking "Obtained from the Crafting Bench Conversion Tab" will open the Crafting Bench on the Map.

The source info for 3-star and above "Character and Weapon Enhancement Materials" now includes a shortcut to Stardust Exchange.

For Local Specialties that can be farmed via gardening, their source info will now indicate "Grown in the Serenitea Pot."

In certain interfaces that recommend development stats (e.g., recommended Character - Artifacts, talent priorities, etc.), preset data will be used for recommendations when player data is insufficient.

Adjusts the display and interaction of the "Character" > "Talents" interface. If enough materials are available, talents can now be leveled up consecutively in the confirmation screen.

Starting from Version 5.7, the "Character" > "Talents" interface and the "Test Run" event will feature the "Talent Demo" button, which includes character role descriptions and some skill descriptions.

Optimizes the UI for claiming rewards after completing a Domain or Ley Line Outcrop. A new option to consume Fragile Resin or Transient Resin to receive triple rewards has been added. This option will only appear when you own these resin types.

● Genius Invokation TCG

Optimizes the matchmaking mechanism for Genius Invokation TCG co-op matches. The opponent's ready status will now be hidden once matched.

● Quests

Adjusts the unlock requirements for the Genius Invokation TCG tutorial quest: now requires Adventure Rank 30 and completion of the Archon Quest "Song of the Dragon and Freedom."

Optimizes the order and display of World Level Ascension Quests.

New dialogue options have been added to NPC Orban. These options become available after completing the Archon Quest "Paralogism" and the World Quest "The Festering Fang."

● Audio

Optimizes fade and transition sound effects when interacting with the "Sweet Dreams" furnishing.

Optimizes Ifa's "Hello" voice-over in Japanese.

Adds and replaces some of Kinich's English voice lines in content from previous versions. (Now, all of Kinich's voice lines have been replaced.)

Supplements some of Hu Tao and Venti's English voice lines in content from previous versions.

After Version 5.7 is updated, Keqing and Paimon's English VAs will be updated (this change only applies to new content in Version 5.7, historical content will be gradually updated in subsequent versions).

● Other

After consuming food with a duration-based effect, a notification will now appear on the game interface.

Adjusts the trigger conditions for the blue-highlighted guidance box in "Craft" > "Convert." (Travelers who have already triggered it will not see it again.)

Increases the daily forging limit for Weapon Enhancement Materials on the Forge page. For example, the daily cap for Mystic Enhancement Ore has been raised from 30 to 40.

Adds one "Dust of Enlightenment" to both Gnostic Hymn and Gnostic Chorus in the Battle Pass system.

〓Bug Fixes〓

● Quests

Fixes an issue whereby under specific conditions during Escoffier's Story Quest "Treasured Above All," the cooking screen displayed abnormally.

Fixes an issue whereby the quest objective "Try to activate the Astral Assemblage(s)" in the World Quest "The Forsaken Sea of Wisdom" could not be completed under certain conditions.

● Enemies

Fixes an issue whereby the attack range of the enemy "Lava Dragon Statue"'s magma strike did not match the actual animation.

Fixes an issue whereby the enemy "Local Legend: The Peak" behaved abnormally in combat and remained immobile for a period of time after using its skill under certain circumstances.

Fixes an issue whereby during some attack animations, character attacks failed to deal damage to the "Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device" even when the enemy was within the player's attack range.

Fixes an issue whereby the enemy "Ferocious Warrior: Human Ram"'s eyes displayed abnormally while casting a skill.

Fixes an issue whereby during the "The Game Before the Gate" challenge, the Ascended King had a small chance to fail to revive properly after being resurrected by the Sublimated Queen.

Fixes a discrepancy between the hit location and model position of the enemy "Chess Game: Queen Piece" after being defeated.

Fixes an issue whereby some enemies could not exit combat after leaving the battle zone.

● Characters

Fixes an issue whereby Ifa had a small chance of not triggering the "Hypersense" effect of Ororon's Ascension Talent "Nightshade Synesthesia" when continuously attacking from a distance and approaching the enemy.

Fixes an issue whereby characters revived using food was brought back with 0 HP under certain conditions.

Fixes an issue whereby there was a small chance that Escoffier's nose highlight could sometimes display abnormally under shadowed lighting conditions.

Fixes an issue whereby Iansan could move horizontally through the air under certain circumstances.

● System

Fixes an issue whereby there was a small possibility that co-op Travelers who are not in your Friends list might not appear in the "Friends / Recent Co-Op Players" interface.

Fixes an issue whereby the map of Natlan may display abnormally under specific conditions.

Fixes an issue whereby the quantity of certain rewards on the "Domains" tab of the Adventurer Handbook were displayed incorrectly on Sundays.

Fixes an issue in the Travel Log/Tribal Chronicles interface whereby certain content in the quest "Orchard Repose" was displayed incorrectly.

● Genius Invokation TCG

Fixes an issue whereby after reviving a friendly character, if Bond of Life was attached and then removed, Sigewinne's Character Card passive skill "Detailed Diagnosis, Thorough Treatment" would not trigger as expected.

● Other

Fixes an issue whereby the number of characters calculated that met the effect conditions of the "Chain Breaker" weapon did not match the actual number under certain circumstances.

Fixes an issue whereby when using the "Take Photo" function with Lynette while the character was active, her face would be displayed abnormally when switching to another character and then switching back to Lynette.

Fixes an issue whereby the Statue of The Seven could restore fallen characters' HP when the characters had not been revived under certain circumstances.

Fixes an issue whereby teleporting to the Trounce Domain "Unresolved Chess Game" on PS5 under certain conditions would result in a scene loading error.

Fixes an issue whereby after switching characters while collecting treasure, certain actions of Cloud Retainer's Damasked Device, Itty Bitty Octobaby, or Firstborn Firesprite would fail to trigger.

Fixes text errors in certain screens and descriptions.

Fixes some text errors in certain languages and optimizes text. (Note: Related in-game functions have not changed. Travelers can view the changes in different languages by going to the Paimon Menu > Settings > Language and changing the Game Language.)

◆ Optimizes inconsistencies between certain voice-overs and the corresponding lines.

◆ Optimizes certain English translations.

〓Genius Invokation TCG Balance Adjustment〓

Adjusts the Elemental Dice cost for Kachina's Character Card Technique "Twirly Twirly Bam Bam" from 1 Die of any element to 1 Geo Die.

Adjusts the effect of Zhongli's Character Card "Dominance of Earth": adds a limit of "Max 3 times per Round" to the "Geo DMG +1" effect.

Increases the starting Max HP of Albedo's Character Card from 10 to 12.

Increases the starting Max HP of Neuvillette, Beidou, Candace, Baizhu, and Hydro Hilichurl Rogue Character Cards from 10 to 11.

Adjusts the Elemental Burst DMG of the Hydro Hilichurl Rogue Character Card: Hydro DMG dealt is adjusted from 3 to 4.

Reduces the Elemental Dice cost of Raiden Shogun's Elemental Burst and Talent Card "Wishes Unnumbered": the Electro Dice cost is adjusted from 4 to 3.

*This is a work of fiction and is not related to any actual people, events, groups, or organizations.

"PlayStation", "PS5", "PS4", "DualSense", "DUALSHOCK" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

[felassan]

Game Informer:

"Cover Reveal – Dragon Age: The Veilguard by Wesley LeBlanc on Jun 09, 2024 at 02:00 PM This month, Dragon Age: The Veilguard (you read that right – Dreadwolf is no more) graces the cover of Game Informer. After years developing Baldur's Gate and its sequel early in its history, BioWare struck out to create its own fantasy RPG. That series began with Dragon Age: Origins in 2009. It was followed up with Dragon Age II in 2011, and then Dragon Age: Inquisition in 2014. While the Dragon Age series' history has its ups and downs, fans have been patiently waiting for BioWare to return to the franchise, and 2024 is finally the year.  We visited BioWare's Edmonton, Canada, office for an exclusive look at Dragon Age: The Veilguard, including a look at its character creator, its prologue and opening missions, and more. We also spoke to many of the game's leads about the name change, the series' shift to real-time action combat, the various companions (and the relationships you can forge with them), and The Veilguard's hub location. You can learn about the titular Veilguard, Solas' role in the game, and so much more in our 12-page cover story for Dragon Age: The Veilguard."

"But there are plenty of other excellent reads within this issue of Game Informer! Some of us flew to Los Angeles, California, to attend Summer Game Fest and the not-E3 weekend's various other events to check out new games, interview developers, and more. Our previews section is jam-packed with new details about upcoming releases we can't wait for.  Brian Shea flew to Warsaw, Poland, to check out two upcoming releases – Frostpunk 2 and The Alters – and he came away excited about both. Jon Woodey went hands-on with Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming Dawntrail expansion (and spoke to director Naoki Yoshida, too), and as someone with 8,000 hours in the game, his words are the ones you'll want to read.  On the freelance front, Charlie Wacholz writes about how last year's Dave The Diver is one of the best game representations of the rewards and struggles of working in the food and beverage industry, and Grant Stoner spoke with Sony and Microsoft about the development of process and history of the companies' Adaptive and Access controllers. And for a lil' terror this summer, Ashley Bardhan spoke to several horror game developers about why the alluring town known as Silent Hill is a crucial location to Konami's horror masterpiece.  As always, you'll find an editor's note from editor-in-chief Matt Miller, reviews from various freelancers and staff editors, a Top 5 list (hint hint: dragons), and more. Here's a closer look at the cover:"

"Not a print subscriber yet but want this issue? Well, you're in luck! Subscribing today – or within the next few days – will net you a print copy of this issue! You can join the ranks of the Game Informer print subscribers through our new standalone print subscription! Just head here to sign up for either one or two years at a fraction of the cost of buying the issues individually! You can even gift a print subscription to your favorite gamer! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT MAGAZINE You can also try to nab a Game Informer Gold version of the issue. Limited to a numbered print run per issue, this premium version of Game Informer isn't available for sale. To learn about places where you might be able to get a copy, check out our official Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, BlueSky, and Threads accounts and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. Click here to read more about Game Informer Gold. Print subscribers can expect their issues to arrive in the coming weeks. The digital edition launches June 18 for PC/Mac, iOS, and Google Play. Individual print copies will be available for purchase in the coming weeks at GameStop."

[source] <- they explain at the link how to read this issue.

aaah they have had a look at the character creator!!! I can't wait for this coverage.

[cheritzteam]

[MM] Announcement on v1.21.15 Update

Hello, this is Cheritz.

v1.21.15 Update Log

Contents Update - July title illustration update (2024-07-05 ~ 2024-07-18 KST)

[v1.21.15 Update Release]

Android: Due 5th of July, 2024

iOS: Due 5th of July, 2024

* Update schedules are subject to change should any issues arise during the app review process.

Thank you.

Cheritz.

[thelioncourts]

The world of Panem and its iconic Hunger Games returned with the release of the fifth installment in the series on March 18, 2025. Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel to the original The Hunger Games trilogy, centers on Haymitch Abernathy, the mentor of Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. This dystopian novel delves into Haymitch’s personal journey during the Hunger Games, exploring the challenges he faced in the lead-up to the Games, his survival in the arena, his emergence as the sole victor, and the aftermath of his experiences. Though it has not even been three weeks since its release, Sunrise on the Reaping has outperformed all of the previous The Hunger Games novels – The Hunger Games (2008), Catching Fire (2009), Mockingjay (2010), and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020) – selling more than 1.5 million World English copies in the first week alone.

Culturize’s second newsletter is here, this time about Sunrise on the Reaping, the importance of books, and the necessity to be educated, no matter the cost.

Link HERE. Full link here: https://open.substack.com/pub/culturizewithk/p/sunrise-on-the-reaping-so-theres?r=5fs3ki&utm_medium=ios

[ariel-seagull-wings]

ANTÔNIO CARLOS GOMES

@princesssarisa @themousefromfantasyland @obufalo @the-blue-fairie @tamisdava2 @moonbeamlightning

Antônio Carlos Gomes was born in Campinas on 11 July, 1836, and from an early age, he showed an interest in music, encouraged by his father, Manuel José Gomes, who was also a musician. As a young man, he divided his time between working as a tailor and studying music. 

At the age of 15, he began composing waltzes, polkas, and quadrilles. By the time he turned 18, he had gained recognition with the composition of his first mass, the Missa de São Sebastião.

This work, that he dedicated to his father, was imbued with mysticism.

In 1857, he released A Cayumba, one of the first classical pieces to incorporate rhythms from African dances into the structure of a ballroom polka.

When he was still young, he moved to Rio de Janeiro to study at the Imperial Conservatory of Music, where he was mentored by renowned masters such as Francisco Manuel da Silva, the composer of the Brazilian National Anthem.

In 1861, he premiered his first major work, A Noite do Castelo, at the Lyrico Fluminense Theater, based on the work of Antônio Feliciano de Castilho.

Carlos Gomes was acclaimed by an enthusiastic crowd, and Emperor Dom Pedro II, also impressed by the young composer’s success, honored him with the Imperial Order of the Rose.

Carlos Gomes’s talent quickly captivated the court. In 1863, he presented his second opera, Joana de Flandres, with a libretto by Salvador de Mendonça, which also achieved great success.

In recognition of his talent, he was selected to receive a scholarship to study in Europe, funded by the National Lyric Opera Company as part of a contract with the Imperial Government.

It is said that Dom Pedro II would have preferred Carlos Gomes to study in Germany, where the maestro, Richard Wagner was prominent, but the Empress, Dona Teresa Cristina, a Neapolitan, suggested Italy instead.

Under Pedro II’s patronage, he was admitted to the Milan Conservatory, where, in 1866, he graduated as a master and composer, earning the highest praise from critics and professors alike.

He lived in Milan, but he never forgot Brazil. He was looking for inspiration for a work that would firmly establish his reputation when one afternoon in 1867, while walking through Piazza del Duomo, he heard a boy shouting, “Il Guarany! Il Guarany! Storia interessante dei selvaggi del Brasile!” 

The poor Italian translation of José de Alencar’s novel piqued the maestro’s interest and at that moment, the idea for his most famous work was born.

The libretto, in Italian, was written by Antonio Scalvini and Carlo D’Ormeville. The opera is important as it was the first Brazilian opera to be acclaimed outside Brazil. 

O Guarani is revered for its rich orchestration, inspired melodies, and integration of elements of Brazilian Indigenous music, solidifying its reputation as a unique work in the operatic repertoire.

The opera followed a contemporary trend in Europe of curiosity about foreign peoples and customs.

O Guarani premiered at Teatro Alla Scala in Milan in 1870. Giuseppe Verdi, who had been an inspiration to the young Carlos Gomes, is said to have remarked that evening: “Questo giovane comincia dove finisco io!” (“This young man begins where I leave off!”). Its overture was later used as the theme for the radio program A Voz do Brasil.

After the end of the Monarchy, the government of the newly established Republic offered Carlos Gomes the sum of 20,000 réis to compose a new national anthem. However, the maestro refused out of respect for the deposed emperor, his friend and patron, who was in exile at that time.

In April 1896, already gravely ill, Carlos Gomes returned to Brazil and took up the role of director at the Carlos Gomes Conservatory in Belém do Pará. He passed away shortly afterwards, on 16 September.

The maestro is the patron of seat number 15 at the Brazilian Academy of Music and his name was inscribed in the Livro dos Heróis e Heroínas da Pátria on 26 December, 2017.

Carlos Gomes’s legacy was recognized by UNESCO in 2017 when his work was included in the International Register of the Memory of the World (MOW) Program. For all these reasons, Carlos Gomes is one of the most honored musicians in Brazil. 

In 1959, at the suggestion of the baritone, Paulo Fortes, a proposal was put forward to place a statue of Brazilian composer Carlos Gomes in front of the Rio do Janeiro Municipal Theater, replacing the statue of Frédéric Chopin, which had been placed there in 1939.

The monument was intended to mark the beginning of the 1960 national opera season. The statue was unveiled on 16 January, 1960 and was funded by the Secretariat of Transportation and Public Works of the Federal District and installed by the engineer, Elsa Osborne.

The monument is a replica of a statue created by Rodolfo Bernardelli and installed in Largo do Carmo in Campinas, the maestro’s hometown. Bernardelli depicted Carlos Gomes at the end of a performance, signaling the orchestra to be silent for the audience to applaud.

Interestingly, inside the Municipal Theater, there is a bronze bust of Carlos Gomes, also sculpted by Bernardelli.

It is in the hall leading to the first-floor seating area. There is another bust in his honor on Paquetá Island, as well as a theater named after him located in Praça Tiradentes.

The location of Carlos Gomes’s statue in Cinelândia, an iconic center of cultural life in Rio de Janeiro, emphasizes the impact of his work, the significance of his contribution to Brazilian culture, and his recognition both in Brazil and abroad.

[thatsysfeelwhen]

looking into osdd to see if i have it, if you’re willing to give advice(no pressure), is there anything specific i should be looking for or focusing on? i really don’t know a lot about it so i’m just goin round asking people who look like they know what they’re doin -G

i recommend meditation and symptom tracking. if you think you have alters you can use apps like octocon (android, ios has yet to release) or simply plural (ios and android) journaling is also helpful.

i also recommend doing research: this is a google doc with links

also PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT GO ONTO DISBOARD TO FIND SYSTEM SERVERS. it seems tempting but please wait until you have a handle on your system as they can be very gatekeepy, if you want to interact with more systems tumblr is usually tamer and i like the r/did and r/osdd reddits.

there are some servers i know which are nice and wont gatekeep things much:

this one i own (its 18+ but sfw)

this one is the all ages system server

[a-d-nox]

web of wyrd: ios 18 is coming to us september 18

supposedly that is the release date, so i want to deep dive on the 18 (moon) energy and how the themes can influence technology. in this case phones.

illusions and uncertainty

there are likely to be features that are not immediately clear in terms of performance (the terms of agreement / acknowledgements - might be questionable and a lot of people won't know it because we tend to just click through all that). alternatively, a lot of people may feel uncertain about the changes and need time to adapt to it - people might avoid updating to ios 18 all together.

hidden features

its likely that this update has features they won't/haven't even mention in the promo. a lot of setting stuff might need your attention - so look for someone who is well informed about what should be on in settings and what should be off. don't be afraid to ask a search what some setting jargon means.

intuition

its likely an intuitive update - you might not need much time to get back to your daily functionality. it will be trial and error to discover that "oh yea that feature is there" or "oh yea that feature changed" when the update happens.

emotional impact, dreams, and subconscious

the journal app is definitely coming this update... but we might see something change with sleep tracking, mediation, etc. also in terms of emotional impact, it's likely to cause some emotional ups and downs - frustration, excitement, frustration, etc. which i have already been b!tching about with the app locking and app hiding feature - like i just know you are up to no good if your instagram is locked on your own phone...

caution

as always you should probably wait a bit before updating immediately because the glitches will be real. an update will definitely follow the initial one.

have ideas for new content? please use my “suggest a post topic” button!

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[frigid-moon-fall]

Alright I'm tired of it being locked up in a notepad, here's the chronological release dates of all things Destiny that I know of. I'll add to it if someone knows more.

Dates are YYYY/MM/DD. Blue is Destiny 1, pink is Destiny 2, pretty much just prefix everything with the normal full title of either game. I'm trying to keep it easy to read. Kasukabe's artbook is on here because it has extra comics. The anthologies are non-canon but officially licensed and all by multiple artists (far too many to list) as far as I know. I am not dedicated enough to find the localization dates of everything, just know that various things have received localizations in languages other than English, sometimes several years after their initial publication.

1997/12/23 - Tales of Destiny PS1 release 1997/12/25 ~ 2000/10/30 - 神の眼をめぐる野望 (first manga adaptation by Shinki Kitsutsuki) 1998/03/01 - ルーティのルール (novel by Ryuuji Saiki) 1998/09/01 - 青の記憶 (novel by Sara Yajima) 1998/09/10 - 天地戦争編 (novel by Ryuuji Saiki) 1998/10/23 ~ 1999/01/23 - First half of drama CD 1999/04/24 ~ 1999/06/26 - Doujin drama CD (by Tomokazu Seki (Stahn's voice actor) and Yuka Imai (Rutee's voice actor)) [???] 1999/06/10 ~ 1999/08/28 - Second half of drama CD 1999/12/28 - Mini Drama CD 2000/05/31 - 運命をつぐもの (novels by Sara Yajima) 2000/07/18 ~ 2003/01/18 - Second manga adaptation by Iqura Sugimoto 2000/07/27 ~ 2001/09/27 - Super Comic Gekijou (Anthology) 2000/08/25 ~ 2002/01/31 - Broth Comics Anthology (Anthology) 2001/01/19 ~ 2001/10/19 - 4koma Manga Gekijou (Anthology) 2002/09/28 - Tales Ring Archive drama CDs 2002/01/31 - Tales of Fandom vol.1 2002/11/29 - Tales of Destiny 2 PS2 release 2003/01/01 ~ 2003/03/25 - Novels by Shou Yuuki 2003/02/21 ~ 2004/10/29 - 4koma Manga Gekijou (Anthology) 2003/03/01 ~ 2003/11/24 - 蒼黒の追憶 (novels by Sara Yajima) 2003/03/10 ~ 2004/08/27 - Super Comic Gekijou (Anthology) 2003/04/26 ~ 2003/08/22 - Drama CD 2003/05/17 ~ 2006/03/18 - Tales of Destiny 2 manga adaptation by Makoto2Gou 2003/06/25 - DNA Media Comics Anthology (Anthology) 2003/08/01 ~ 2003/01/01 - Broth Comics EX Anthology (Anthology) 2003/08/25 - DNA Media Comics / ID Comics 4koma Kings (Anthology) 2003/09/01 - 朱鷺色の風 (novel by Sara Yajima) 2006/11/30 - Tales of Destiny PS2 remake 2007/02/16 - Tales of Destiny 2 PSP port 2007/03/01 ~ 2007/05/30 - 蒼黒の想い (novels by Sara Yajima) 2007/03/22 - Gangan Comics Anthology EX (Anthology) 2007/04/10 - BLADE Comics Anthology Collection (Anthology) 2007/12/27 ~ 2011/02/26 - 儚き刻のリオン (DC manga adaptation by Akira Kasukabe) 2008/01/31 - Tales of Destiny Director's Cut release 2011/07/13 - Akira Kasukabe's Tales of Destiny artbook 2013/11/18 - Pachislot........ 2014/02/04 - Pachislot Android/iOS port 2021/11/19 - Tales of Reading Live

By the way, anyone know if the android/iOS port of the pachislot was ever archived?

[satoshi-mochida]

BOKURA for PS5, PS4 delayed to summer - Gematsu

Publisher Kodansha and developer Tokoronyori have delayed the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions of two-player puzzle adventure game BOKURA from their previously planned April 18 release date to sometime this summer.

BOKURA first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on February 14, 2023, followed by a full release across Switch, PC, iOS, and Android on August 10, 2023.

From today until April 17 at 9:59 a.m. PT / 12:59 p.m. ET, the PC version of BOKURA will be on sale for $1.79, or 70 percent off its standard $5.49 price point. All versions of the game include cross-platform support.

Here is an overview of the game, via Kodansha:

About

This is a two-player only puzzle adventure game. It is a two-player game played on two devices. Although it is a cooperative game, what you see on the screens of both players is completely different. For example, although they should be looking at the same person, to one it looks like a storybook animal character, while to the other it looks like a robot. (The difference in perception causes the objects on the field to work differently in each world.) Players share what only they can see with their partner through conversation. They continue their journey by cooperating to solve riddles and puzzles. Players can also play online while talking to each other at a distance. The basic game system is a side-scrolling puzzle adventure with a two-player cooperative element. During the course of the story, players are faced with a number of critical choices. Depending on the choices made, the story will unfold in several different ways.

Story

Two boys who ran away from home discover a “dead deer” on their journey. Seeing it, they faint and everything they see in each other’s eyes becomes different. One is the world of animals, the other is the world of machines. The boys must unravel the mystery that happened to them. Can they return to their original world?

Key Features

The main difference between this game and other games is that you need a partner to play with.

You cannot play this game alone or against the computer (CPU).

Two players are always required.

In other words, this game starts by deciding “Who will you play with?” The game starts with the decision of “who to play with.”

The total playing time is about three to four hours. During that time, the two players discuss with each other and reconcile their perceptions, solve problems, and make critical decisions

[officialshojobeat]

New Shojo Beat Releases for November 2023

Sakura, Saku vol. 1 by Io Sakisaka (Ao Haru Ride) **New Series**

My Special One vol. 4 by Momoko Koda

Like a Butterfly vol. 3 by suu Morishita

Wolf Girl and Black Prince vol. 4 by Ayuko Hatta

Queen's Quality vol. 18 by Kyousuke Motomi