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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'It's f*cking great' - Logan Paul issues bold statement on his leg injury
Logan Paul suffered an injury on his shin in the latest Money in the Bank appearance. The wrestler joined sides with John Cena to face Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. Paul tried to pull off a major stunt on Uso when the wrestler crashed against the announce table. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Initially, the wrestler feared a broken leg, but gave a major update on his injury recently. Paul announced that his shin is great and functional at the moment. Logan Paul gives a major update on his shin injury from Money in the Bank Logan Paul is known for stealing the show with his moves. This year's episode of the Money in the Bank segment was no different for the internet sensation. While facing Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso, Paul hits a springboard moonsault through the announce table at Uso. Even though there was a fear of having a broken leg initially, the air has been cleared now. In his recent vlog, Paul gave a major injury update. The YouTuber and WWE superstar said, 'So here's an update on my shin, my hematoma: It's f*cking great to be honest. ' I Caught The Guy Who Stole My $5,275,000 Pokémon Card He explained the nature of injury, 'The swelling has dispersed itself and it really hurts to touch, but structurally, it's all good and let me tell you something I realized about that move (springboard moonsault): I don't want to give anything away, but I'm going to say something: I could do that f*cking move again, bro.' The player further stated,'That move is devastating for both me and the person I land on. But I will do it again when the time is right. So WWE fans, just know. I'm just warming up.' Paul and Cena lost to Rhodes and Uso despite the stunning performance. The duo's win can be credited to the shocking appearance made by R-Truth. The wrestler emerged from the crowd to attack Cena and deliver a win in favor of Uso and Rhodes. Despite the loss, it can be said that Paul has shown great athleticism and skills since his debut in 2022. It is quite evident that the wrestler is not backing down anytime soon and is gearing up for a comeback soon. Also read:
SoraNews24
a day ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
McDonald's Japan taps three '80s anime legends for a moving, nostalgic video【Video】
Three of the greatest anime series ever produced featured in video that's not quite as simple as it might look. Young diners are a big part of fast food chains' clientele, and so it's no surprise that McDonald's Japan often has tie-ups with popular contemporary anime series and characters. In just the past few months, we've seen collaborations with Pokémon, Chiikawa, and Hatsune Miku, for example. But for its latest anime endeavor, McDonald's Japan is widening its scope and looking back to the '80s, creating a heartwarming video featuring three all-time classics of Japanese animation. Things start off with a finger pressing down on a boombox play button, and it's not just the electronics design but the hand-drawn and hand-painted artwork that immediately tells us we've gone back a few decades, and we get further confirmation as Yusaku Godai and Kyoko Otonashi make their first appearances. The two are the main characters of Maison Ikkoku, a landmark romantic comedy from Rumiko Takahashi (creator of Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2) that aired on Japan TV from 1986 to 1988. Yusaku and Kyoko aren't the only '80s anime stars here, though. Next up are Madoka Ayukawa and Kyosuke Kasuga, hailing from Kimagure Orange Road, an anime series broadcast in 1987 and 1988. Kimagure Orange Road was also a romantic comedy, with Kyosuke being a recent transfer to Madoka's school who's trying to hide he fact that he has psychic powers, and Madoka herself having aspects of her life that she keeps just as tightly under wraps as Kyosuke does his secret. And finally, we come to Lin Minmei and Hikaru Ichijo, first seen in 1982's Macross TV series, and then in 1984's Do You Remember Love? theatrical anime retelling, from which the clips in McDonald's video are taken. For extra sentimental seasoning, the video is set to 'I Feel Coke,' a Japanese Coca-Cola commercial tune from the 1980s that's an unforgettable audio representation of the era within Japanese pop culture. ▼ An extended version of the video, with some different anime images. Like the shorter version, it preserves the anime's original aspect ratios. The title of the video is Ashita mo Waraou, Ano Koro mo Ima mo, which translates to 'Let's Smile Tomorrow, in Those Days and Now Too.' Interspersed with the cuts of '80s anime are scenes of people enjoying life and enjoying McDonald's, some of them old enough to have been in the target market for the featured anime when they were first airing, and others, like 25-year-old idol singer Rena Moriya, of Sakurazaka 46, considerably younger. ▼ Rena Moriya Japan is experiencing a wave of '80s nostalgia these days. Part of that is just the cyclical nature of pop culture, with styles and motifs from the era having progressed from feeling outdated to freshly retro in the minds of young people. Japan being in the midst of an economic slump also has more than a few people, regardless of age, looking longingly at the rosier business climate of the early to mid-'80s, when it looked like the boom times would never end. And yet, the video isn't just a way of saying 'The good old days sure were good, weren't they?' As fans of the featured anime know, while Maison Ikkoku, Kimagure Orange Road, and Macross are all fundamentally positive-minded series, none of them is all sunshine and rainbows. Each one has a love triangle as a major part of its storyline, and none of them take the common modern-day anime writing escape route of ending with a vague, non-conclusive final act that keeps all of the players' relationships in a will-they-or-won't-they balancing act so that viewers can create whatever head cannon they want for how the situation sorted itself out with no hurt feelings. There are characters who get their hearts absolutely crushed in Maison Ikkoku, Kimagure Orange Road, and Macross, and part of what makes them all incredible series is how they show that even when you put everything you've got into something and don't get the ending you wanted, you have to find a way to pick yourself up and find a new source of happiness. ▼ Shine on, Mitaka. And that's not even getting into all the other trials and tribulations the characters face, such as figuring out what your professional calling is in life, being trapped in a time warp, or fighting off an alien invasion. So yeah, on the surface the video can be seen as just a way to remind everyone that anime, burgers, and soda have all been very enjoyable things since the '80s, but there's also the message that even when times are tough, we can find a way to get through them with the help of friends, family, and the other people we love, including ourselves. Source: Twitter/@McDonaldsJapan via Jin Top image: Twitter/@McDonaldsJapan Insert images: Twitter/@McDonaldsJapan, YouTube/マクドナルド公式（McDonald's） ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Follow Casey on Twitter, where putting Macross, Orange Road, and Maison Ikkoku in the same ad makes it feel like he's being personally targeted by McDonald's Japan.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'We blindly spent £1.5k on storage unit and hit the jackpot with items inside'
Storage unit buyer, Wade Coggins couldn't believe his luck after his wife opened their newly-purchased container to reveal scores of boxes of valuable retro goods An American couple who splashed out around £1,500 on a storage unit with very little prior knowledge of what was inside were left stunned after being handed the keys. Wade Coggins took to TikTok to showcase their new possessions, after finding the unit's interior rammed full with goods. "We spent over $2,000 on this 10x20x10 [feet container] and we hit the jackpot," he enthused in a video. "It might not look special, but wait until you see what's inside." The clip revealed dozens of boxes – of which Wade admitted he knew barely anything about. Heading towards the back of the unit, Wade opened up a folder filled with Pokémon cards. "All these are from 1999," he hailed. "There's not one newer than that." He then moved on to a box containing hundreds more cards from the same year. Next, Wade came across a brand new boxed Nintendo Wii U, before revealing: "There's a lot of game machines in here, but I've only been through around 2% of the unit so far." An old plastic Nintendo case was next to be opened, this time containing a series of 1980s NES cartridges. "They're in really good shape," Wade said, noting Godzilla and Zelda II The Adventure of Link as particular points of interest. More Nintendo boxes followed, alongside Apple computers as Wade opened up another box full of consoles, this time Nintendo 64s and Wiis. "There's a lot of electronics here, including monitors," he said. "They definitely loved video games." Wade then spotted further boxes of retro gaming goods - namely Sega Dreamcast and Sony PlayStation 3 content - before non-electric toys caught his eye. "Wow look at that," he exclaimed, holding aloft a large Star Wars AT-AT Walker toy and an unopened Lego set. Next came a Nintendo DS handheld console, a series of laptop computers and a large box full of old PC games including Sonic the Hedgehog and The Sims. "I think there's some money here," Wade said. Still he wasn't done though - revealing the contents of another box to be a Star Wars edition of an Xbox One console. "I'll show you one more box," he concluded, admitting he didn't have the time to go through everything - and in fact was only around 5% of the way through the process. This time it contained a variety of items - yet more Pokémon cards, video games and other boxed games including Jenga. The reaction to the couple's purchase proved to be mixed, however. Writing in response, one TikTok user urged: "Please, please get a retro professional to help you with this stuff, some of its incredibly valuable especially if you don't open the boxes." A second added: "What you showed is at least 20k." Whilst a third declared: "That collection is insane. Either they were a major collector, or they had an indie game store because that is so much stuff!" Others confessed to feeling sorry for the previous owner, however, one of whom penned: "My stomach is turning... how long was this abandoned? You should try to at least contact the prior owner. This feels wrong in so many ways." Another concurred: "Used to enjoy watching this kind of content until it sank in there's probably a really sad story behind why these are being sold off, no issue with the buyers but I can't watch them any more." And a third person agreed: "This is so sad to me. That is all someone's prized processions. All their treasures and hard work sold for nothing for someone else to profit. No hate for buying it. I just feel for the original owner."
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Is this the new golden age of video games?
Gamers are nostalgic people. Often, if you get chatting with someone about their favourites, you'll time-travel ten or twenty years in a single conversation, back to an era of cartridges, discs and dial-up internet. I'm no stranger to this. The very sight of a pixelated Pokémon sprite, and I can hear the S.S. Anne's theme ringing in my ears. When I see the modern Lara Croft, I'm transported back to the 90s, when you'd pass a PlayStation 1 controller between friends and take turns trying to keep the polygonal heroine alive in a death-trap tomb. I remember those massive raids in the original World of Warcraft on snail-speed internet, or how, even though I replayed Final Fantasy VII hundreds of times, I was always hunting for something new in a playthrough. My point is that when we think of the best games and experiences, we're often looking backwards. Rarely do we look around. Over time, you tend to assume that modern games are merely a flashier repeat of a successful formula. Especially as we're just moving on from a long-winded period of remakes and remasters, you convince yourself that we'll never return to those all-important watercooler moments. And yet, recent games are changing the script in a big way. As we approach the halfway point of 2025, with record-breaking sales, widespread critical acclaim, several spin-offs and adaptations in the works, and soundtracks charting across the world, is it safe to say we are witnessing the birth of a new age of creative glory with video games? Absolutely. A new wave of reinvention – narrative-rich games go from strength to strength Video games are now unmistakably at the epicentre of art and culture. That is a brave statement to make, but a true one at that. Without even needing to go near a console, they are everywhere. And you don't have to be a gamer to be influenced (and entertained) by them, either. Think about it. Turn on your TV, and there's no escaping the latest adaptation dominating the most-watched lists. The biggest blockbuster hits in recent memory? Most are, you guessed it, based on games. Musicians now pen chart-topping songs inspired by games, while orchestras recreate our favourite soundtracks inside packed arenas. World-class writers craft engrossing characters and worlds, while artists, designers and developers bring them to life in untold, magical ways in our homes. It's one of the few entertainment industries that draws on a rich array of extremely talented people under one mission. And this is why I believe we're on the cusp of a new golden era in gaming. The titles you are playing now are most likely going to be the movies, TV shows, novels, and concerts you and your family will enjoy in the next few years. Except for gamers, we don't have to wait for Hollywood to catch up. We can enjoy them now. This year. A prime example of this is Clair Obscur Expedition 33. Released under relative obscurity back in April, it is now ranked as one of the most critically acclaimed games ever made. Selling over 3.3 million copies in 3 months, it's already been greenlit for a movie adaptation, to the surprise of no one. Set in a Belle Époque-inspired fantasy world, the game tells the heartbreaking story of a team of young adults journeying into the unknown to try and defy their fate. Enchanting French music, powerhouse performances, and blending traditional gameplay mechanics with a modern flair were all the ingredients needed for critical acclaim and the title of a masterpiece. The game quickly won the hearts of millions of fans, including French President Emmanuel Macron, who posted on social media that the game was "a shining example of French audacity and creativity." Months later, the game continues to inspire the world through its story. And this is just one example from this year alone. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was one of the first major releases of the year and has enjoyed equal acclaim and love from gamers. It sold over 2 million copies in just two weeks, capitalising on the world's thirst for all things historical fiction. Set in the 15th century, you play as Henry of Skalitz, whose journey from a humble blacksmith forge to the court of Kings is one of the most transformative and immersive experiences you can get. And if you're looking to get absolutely lost in an open world, you'll find a home here. No one can deny the sheer freedom this game allows you. With an estimated script of over 2.2 million words (most likely more), it's safe to say that a strong narrative is at the core of this Medieval adventure's success. The idea that the gaming industry has run out of stories to tell, or things to say, is simply untrue. The best interactive medium in the world One of the most exciting things about video games is how they tell their stories. The gameplay that takes you from A to B, keeps you guessing, keeps you immersed, and takes advantage of the rapid speed at which technology is evolving. With the right design, even the simplest idea can take on a completely new life. How the environment is presented or the colours used, how the music plays (and when), and who you get to play it with all contribute to games making a lasting impression. In March of this year, Split Fiction was released to universal acclaim, selling over 4 million copies to date. It's an action-adventure cooperative game that sees you and a friend assume the roles of aspiring writers, Mio and Zoe, who become trapped in life-like simulations of their stories. As well as a gripping story that covers everything from love and joy to grief and loneliness, the true magic of the game lies in how you play it and with whom. Together with a friend online, you'll explore this game in split-screen, and every couple of minutes, a brand new mechanic is introduced to keep both of you transfixed. In one instance, you're parkouring across a Medieval city of ogres; the next, you're trying to escape an exploding sci-fi world on motorbikes. And then, in a flash, you're raising dragons in a fantasy realm before transforming into magical pigs to solve puzzles. Several times, I was rendered speechless from sheer laughter at what the game allowed (and expected) me to do. Pigs fly when Split Fiction launches on PS5 March 6 🌈 Hands-on report dives into the imaginative co-op adventure: — PlayStation (@PlayStation) February 14, 2025 It's modern experiences like these that hark back to those golden-era, nostalgic vibes of passing the controller around the room so everyone has a turn. Of linking your Game Boy together with a cable in person just to trade something. Now? Now, you can jump online with friends thousands of miles away and experience something magical together in real-time. Modern games break down distance and barriers in a truly unique way, something I think we often take for granted. Backwards compatibility also means that the games we grew up loving can be re-experienced in new ways on modern systems. So, whether it's through cooperative gameplay, a multiplayer mode, VR technology, or some new technology yet to be unveiled, games will always find new ways to entertain and bring us all together. The challenges that lie ahead Video games are not without their challenges. And we can't look at all the recent magic and success of the year through rose-tinted glasses. Widespread layoffs across the sector (including over 14,000 in 2024 alone) are still a major threat to the safety, security and well-being of the industry, which has no doubt robbed us of some amazing projects and creatives. Failed games like Suicide Squad or Concord from last year continue to haunt the airwaves, causing a ripple effect that sinks other promising projects still stranded in development. The rising cost of development, along with concerns over microtransactions and the reliance on live-service platforms, could also be seen as crippling creativity. Listen: Today With Cliare Byrne Show on Sony's gaming flop Concord But then, we can return to the games of 2025, and there's some silver lining. Clair Obscur Expedition 33, for example, is an indie title developed in a fraction of the time its peers took, and with a significantly smaller team to boot. Or Split Fiction, whose generous friend's pass means an owner can invite a friend to play across any platform for free, halving its sales potential but doubling the fun we can all expect from it. While the future remains uncertain, the present is clear: great games continue to be made. And great studios are finding ways to tell their stories, defying the odds and limitations. I'm confident that there will be waves of future gamers looking back on this decade (and this year), with the fondest of memories. And we've still six months left to enjoy! Who knows what the next new games of 2025 will have in store for us? But one thing is for sure - you no longer need to look back in time to experience a masterpiece.
Time Magazine
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Magazine
TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2025: Le Creuset
The centenarian company is proving itself still nimble in modern kitchens, where viral products often overtake classics. This year, the French cookware company known for iconic dutch ovens and introducing color into the kitchen, celebrates its 100th anniversary with a new color, flamme dorée (golden flame) referencing the brand's original hue, Flame. With 90 stores in North America and over 600 globally, Le Creuset has amassed 200-plus colors and almost 1,000 product shapes in its archive, and has more recently cultivated popular brand partnerships with Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Pokémon. Still, Le Creuset maintains the high bar its cooks expect with about 300 product quality checkpoints during manufacturing. 'At the core, it's a tool that has to perform in the kitchen and live up to our standards,' says Christopher Scinto, Le Creuset's SVP of marketing and sales.
