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The Verge
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
I ain't afraid of no Ghosts of Yotei.
I ain't afraid of no Ghosts of Yotei. Last month during its summer State of Play, Sony said that it would put on a special presentation focused on Ghosts of Yotei. Now it's time. On Thursday July 10th at 5PM ET / 2PM PT on Twitch and YouTube, Playstation will put on a 20-minute deep dive into Sucker Punch Studios' follow-up to Ghosts of Tsushima. Expect more info on gameplay, Atsu, her story, and her bloody quest for vengeance.
NHK
24-06-2025
- Politics
- NHK
3D image data of Buddhist statue in Japan to be provided to S. Korea
NHK has learned a temple in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, will provide South Korea with three-dimensional imagery data of its Buddhist statue so that a replica can be made of it. The statue, once stolen and taken to South Korea, was returned to the temple in May. The statue was stolen from Kannonji Temple on Tsushima Island in 2012. It became the subject of a legal dispute over its ownership after it was found at Busuksa Temple in South Korea. It was returned to Japan after South Korea's Supreme Court ruled that it belonged to the Japanese temple. The statue is currently kept at a museum in Tsushima City due to security concerns. Officials of the temple and the city said they decided to provide the statue's 3D data after Busuksa Temple said it wanted to create a replica. They said the data will be taken this month. The city and the prefecture will also consider making a replica for Kannonji Temple in line with requests from the temple's parishioners. Former Kannonji priest Tanaka Sekko said he hopes a replica will help the supporters of the South Korean temple feel the presence of Buddha.
Geek Vibes Nation
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut On PS5
When I booted Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut on PS5, the first thing I noticed was how clean the image looks in native-4K and how effortlessly it held 60 fps. Every blade of pampas grass bent in silk-smooth motion, and the DualSense gave a gentle pulse each time the in-game wind changed direction. Those next-gen details—4K resolution, higher frame rate, near-instant loads, and refined haptic feedback—felt like they were all purpose-built for Sony's newer hardware. Still, there's more to the gameplay, something that makes it the 'ultimate Samurai tale', and I hope to unpack that. Jin Sakai's War for Tsushima The main campaign still opens in 1274, with Mongol ships firing flame arrows into Komoda Beach and the island's samurai garrison collapsing. As I guided Jin across fox dens and ruined temples, his dilemma felt sharp: cling to a rigid honor code or embrace the stealthy 'Ghost' the people need. Navigation remains minimal—no minimap, just the Guiding Wind and a subtle HUD—so the scenery stays front-and-center. If you'd rather view the invasion through the lens of classic cinema, toggling Kurosawa Mode swaps color for grainy black-and-white film stock and muted audio, an ode to the director who defined on-screen samurai. Iki Island — A New Chapter with Old Wounds Director's Cut folds in the Iki Island expansion, which took me about eight hours because I kept getting sidetracked by the coves and shrines. Jin sails to Iki to hunt The Eagle , a shamanic Mongol leader who literally attacks his mind (forcing him to relive childhood trauma tied to his father's last campaign there). Combat is far from predictable. New Shamans chant from the back line, buffing anyone in earshot until you break their guard, so fights become a deadly priority puzzle. Your horse isn't just transport anymore. The Horse Charge technique lets you tap L1, lower your lance, and bowl through patrols—perfect for softening a fortress before finishing on foot. The new Saddlebag quietly stocks spare arrows and bombs, turning the horse into a mobile resupply station for longer stealth runs. Sprinkle in animal sanctuaries for cats and deer, two fresh Mythic Tales, and harder multi-weapon foes, and Iki strikes a smart balance between nostalgia and outright novelty. Samurai Super-Powers on PS5 All those additions shine because the hardware keeps up. Fast-traveling from a Shinto shrine to a coastal duel usually takes less than three seconds; loading tips rarely appear at all. Marvel Rivals High RAM Usage: Causes and Solutions Adaptive triggers stiffen as I draw a longbow, then relax with a thrum when the arrow flies. DualSense haptics spike the moment steel meets steel, and a subtle wave rolls across the grip whenever the wind points me toward the next tale. Tempest 3D Audio lets me pinpoint a Shaman's chant behind a bamboo wall before I even spot him. Finally, because PS5 renders cinematics in real time, the Japanese voice track now syncs perfectly. Try Ghost of Tsushima on Playstation 5 at the lowest prices Together, these four pillars make Director's Cut the most polished way to live out a samurai legend. It feels handcrafted for the PS5's strengths yet still respects the soul of the original adventure. Blades, Bows & Ghost Tools Swinging the katana still revolves around four stances. Patch 2.00 introduced an optional lock-on and target-cycle system, which makes duels easier to track without breaking flow. Add the PS5's 60 fps fluidity and every mikiri parry feels razor-sharp. I bounce between stealth tools—black-powder bombs, wind chimes—and straight-up swordplay because the DualSense signals exactly when a perfect parry lands. Activity Cards also let me jump straight into a Mythic Tale or boss rematch, trimming busywork between encounters. Verdict — Why Director's Cut Belongs in Your Library On PS5, Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut fuses blockbuster presentation with tactile nuance: 4K/60 visuals, near-instant loads, nuanced haptics, and an expansion that deepens Jin's journey. Add a robust co-op suite that now spans consoles and PC, and you have a package that respects both your time and your hardware. If you're hunting for a single-player epic that showcases what your PS5 can do—and then sticks around as a multiplayer staple—sharpen your blade, feel the guiding wind in your palms, and defend Tsushima in its finest form.
UPI
05-06-2025
- General
- UPI
Japanese imperial family pays respects to victims of WWII ship sunk by U.S. sub
June 5 (UPI) -- Japan's royal family wrapped up a two day visit to Okinawa Thursday, where they paid respects to the victims of a World War II-era Japanese evacuation ship that was torpedoed by a U.S. submarine. Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko prayed for the victims who were lost aboard the ship, according to the Japanese national daily news outlet the Mainichi. They called for peace during their visit. The imperial family presented flowers and bowed deeply at a memorial site in Nama for the Tsushima battleship, on which at least 1,500 people, including hundreds of schoolchildren, were killed in the torpedo attack. The family also visited a nearby memorial museum where they spoke to survivors and bereaved family members, and also witnessed several personal items that belonged to the schoolchildren who died. One man, 85-year-old Masakatsu Takara, recounted the pain of losing nine of his family members, including his parents and siblings. The Tsushima Maru was hit with a torpedo near southwestern Japan's Tokara Islands while traveling from Okinawa to Nagasaki during an August, 1944 government ordered evacuation. Japanese royal family visit Okinawa
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Sabito and Makomo's spirits guided Tanjiro in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
(Credit- Youtube) In Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba , each character's story is marked by sacrifice, intense training, and deep emotional background. Of the dozens of significant spirits, the seiwan ('heavenly' or 'silent' spirits) of Sabito and Makomo have maybe the most troubling effect on Tanjiro Kamado 's path—young man shattered by the evil spirits that devoured his clan, and their wealth to 1 man—to turn into a capable slayer of the world's most dangerous beasts. Their absence strikes a severe blow both to the narrative and to viewers, forcing Tanjiro to endure one of his darkest, most defining arcs. 'He may lose or he may win. But one thing is for certain... the boulder that Tanjiro cut was bigger and harder than anyone had ever cut before!'- Sabito Sabito and Makomo—beyond former Tsushima students Sabito and Makomo were former students of Sakonji Urokodaki, the Water Hashira who trains the main character, Tanjiro. Tragically, both perished during the Final Selection , a deadly exam for fresh recruits to the Corps, called Demon Slayers. Their souls are now permanently tied to Mount Sagiri, forever guiding new students who are lost — most notably Tanjiro. Sabito, with his strict but truthful discipline and ever-changing swordsmanship, pushes Tanjiro beyond Tanjiro's own limitations. Makomo, as kind and soothing an instructor as you could hope for, walks you through the mechanics, techniques and philosophies behind each breathing style. Individually and collectively, they embody the duality of justice — power and mercy — and as spiritual guides, they show us more than how to wage war. (Credit- Crunchyroll) Their Role in Tanjiro's Demon Slayer Quest After characters like Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke have been introduced, Anime Gods & Demons helps deepen their characterization. The roles these characters take on — even outside of directly training Tanjiro — serves to emphasize the importance of emotional support systems in allowing any of us to overcome hardship. They represent the souls who could not move on because their dreams were not fulfilled — teaching Tanjiro becomes their redemption. Their shared wisdom allows Tanjiro to not only learn the ancient art of Total Concentration Breathing, increasing his swordsmanship but even more crucially developing the discipline of mind that his connected journey will demand from him. In short, they carry the wishes of the dead to the living — a key theme in Demon Slayer and a poignant reminder of the legacy through which we all live today. By defeating the hand demon—the same creature that had earlier killed Sabito and Makomo—Tanjiro not only passes the Final Selection, but frees their souls from purgatory, giving them peace at last. Unsung heroes of Demon Slayer While he & other characters like Makomo are often forgotten, the spirits of these two trainers are some of the unsung heroes of Demon Slayer. Their emotional depth, selfless guidance, and silent sacrifices glorify Tanjiro's victories and embody how even those lost to us can help illuminate our way forward. In a world where to kill is the motto and vengeance is frequently sugary, their sweet natures are abiding contribution of tenderness, instruction, and vitality unscripted — sealing them lastening as primordial, unchanging stones to the anime's heart-ethereal core. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
