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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Persona 5 Gacha Studio Acknowledges Angry Feedback, Promises Response
Persona 5: The Phantom X has faced a sudden barrage of criticism in the wake of its western launch. The team at Black Wings Game Studio was met with backlash after it was announced the gacha game would be accelerating its story rollout to catch up to the original Chinese version, and fans discovered they'd been receiving smaller rewards compared to the Chinese audience. After fans review bombed the game, Atlus and Black Wings Game Studio have released a statement that is non-specific, but says they are taking in all the feedback. The official Phantom X social media accounts posted an update that didn't acknowledge the specifics of the 'feedback' the team has received, but says it will be elaborating on its plans in a future livestream. This could mean that the game will be rolling back its acceleration plans or adjusting rewards to accommodate the shorter time, or it could mean that the studio will just be explaining the thinking behind the existing decisions further. The statement stops short of saying that it's doing anything to address the concerns players have raised, instead just acknowledging that it hears the outcry and will be responding to it. The full statement reads as follows: Thank you for playing P5X. We have received many comments about the operations of P5X. We take your feedback very seriously, and we will be explaining our future operation plans in the next broadcast. We ask for your patience in the meantime. In addition, we would like to apologize for the ver. 1.1 livestream being delayed. We will announce details regarding the English broadcast for ver. 1.2 ahead of time, so please stay tuned to the official P5X West social media accounts. Thank you for your continued support. Persona 5: The Phantom X finally came to the west after being out in China for over a year, and while the game has some dedicated players, its early story chapter has become a bit of an inside joke within the the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What did Northernlion say about Blue Archive? Streamer's controversial Blue Archive comment sparks backlash
(Image via Stramerpedia) Ryan 'Northernlion' Letourneau, one of Twitch's most unfiltered voices, has once again stirred up social media, this time for calling out Blue Archive , the gacha RPG by Nexon. While casual viewers might've expected a chill review or an ironic first impressions stream, what they got instead was a spicy rant that's now being clipped, memed, and dissected all over X. Northernlion calls out Blue Archive's "dark energy" on stream It all kicked off when Northernlion casually explained why he wouldn't be downloading Blue Archive, and let's just say, it wasn't about system requirements. — BepDelta (@BepDelta) Describing the game's Steam page as having an 'insanely evil aura,' the 36-year-old streamer didn't hold back. In his words, the screenshots made it look like 'a Super Nintendo-style auto-battler' with cute, chibi-style characters firing off attacks. But the real kicker? The reviews. 'Every single one was horny,' he said. 'It has a dark energy emanating from the Store page.' He bushed it off, but also made it clear: 'I will not be interfacing with it.' Social media reacts It didn't take long for the clips to surface on X (formerly Twitter). A 36-second video of Northernlion's rant racked up hundreds of thousands of views within hours. But it wasn't just laughs and memes, Blue Archive fans had thoughts. Many of them. Most users completely agreed with him, pointing out how Blue Archive 's Steam community can feel off-putting to newcomers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ทองคำกำลังทะยานขึ้นในปี 2025 — นักเทรดแนวหน้าเริ่มคว้าโอกาสกันแล้ว IC Markets อ่านเพิ่มเติม Undo Northernlion responds: 'We're on the same team!' With the anime side of the internet practically breathing down his neck, Northernlion addressed the situation again in another short video, this time, more peace offering than a roast. 'I married a weeb, man!' he laughed. 'I go upstairs, she's watching anime, she's playing gacha... We're on the same team.' While he admitted that sometimes he speaks too quickly or bluntly, he stood by the sentiment: the Steam page just gave off a vibe. So... will Northernlion ever play Blue Archive? As of now? Highly unlikely. While the controversy seems to have simmered down, Northernlion's stance on the game hasn't changed. His concern isn't just about the game itself; it's about the vibe . And whether that 'evil aura' is real or just a clever joke, one thing's for sure: he's made Blue Archive go more viral than any gacha ad campaign ever could. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Forbes
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
What Is ‘Umamusume: Pretty Derby'? Viral Horse Girl Gacha, Explained
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Cygames Inc Just a few days after release, Umamusume: Pretty Derby is going viral— inspiring livestreams, memes and TikTok edits—the bizarre anime girl racing game is proving immensely popular online. First released in 2021 as a mobile game for iOS and Android, Umamusume is a racing simulator and a gacha game, featuring anime 'Horse Girls' with horse ears and tails, sprinting around a racing track. Umamusume 's Horse Girls aren't the equine enthusiasts of our world, but animal-human hybrids. Sort of. In the world of Umamusume , Horse Girls are reincarnated racehorses from Earth, birthed in human form, but gifted with superhuman speed and stamina. For whatever reason, all are female—even famous stallions are reborn as cute anime girls. For those interested in delving deeper into the lore, the game also has a multiple-season anime adaptation that, from the clips posted online, actually looks fairly thrilling. One user review on Steam succinctly summarized the strange world of Umamusume , writing: 'The most terrifying thing about the Umamusume universe is that real horses don't actually exist.' After launching on Steam on June 24, Umamusume suddenly exploded in popularity, introducing gamers to the ins and outs of horse racing—cute anime girls, it seems, are the key to success, in any field. At the time of writing, Umamusume: Pretty Derby has more than 5,600 user reviews on Steam, with an 'overwhelmingly positive' score of 95%. Following livestreams on YouTube and Twitch from popular streamers Ludwig and Northernlion, Umamusume shot up to 28,784 players on Steam. Gamers are finding the thrill of racing highly addictive, and are posting memes and adrenaline-infused TikTok edits to convey the emotional highs and lows of watching their favorite Horse Girls sprint to the finish. Notably, the game is a management simulator, and players do not actually control their Horse Girls, only train them. For many players, this makes the game all the more addictive, essentially placing the player on the sidelines, as just another spectator. Many commentators have criticized Umamusume for being another gacha game, adding to the microtransaction-addled landscape of modern gaming. What Is A Gacha Game? Gacha games are free-to-play games that make money through microtransactions, drawing players in with engaging gameplay, but ensuring that most players will eventually want to spend virtual currency to acquire new characters or items. In gacha games, paid items and characters are distributed randomly, like loot boxes, and have been compared to gambling, as the random rewards can fuel addictive behavior and spending. Obviously, horse racing is already known as a gambler's pursuit, but Umamusume's merging of horse racing, gacha gaming, and adorable anime girls seems to have created an addictive supernova. Gamers with poor impulse control might want to skip this one, but fans seem to have happily embraced the bizarre blend. MORE FROM FORBES Forbes How Labubu Dolls Took Over The Internet By Dani Di Placido Forbes Alex Garland Is A Great Choice To Direct The 'Elden Ring' Movie By Dani Di Placido Forbes It's Official—Michael Bay Will Direct The 'Skibidi Toilet' Movie By Dani Di Placido Forbes The Controversial Ending Of Disney's New 'Lilo & Stitch,' Explained By Dani Di Placido
