Weekly Top Gaming, Anime, Movies and Tech News – Latest Updates

Niantic, the developer behind the popular mobile game Pokémon Go, has been acquired for $3.5 billion. This acquisition has raised concerns among players about potential changes to the game’s mechanics and monetization strategies.

Blizzard Entertainment’s president hinted at the possibility of expanding their iconic franchises, such as Overwatch and Diablo, into other entertainment mediums.

Neil Newbon, who voices the character Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, revealed that he had to change agents who were not supportive of his involvement in video game projects.

Jennifer Hale, known for voicing Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect series, shared that she often recorded her lines without prior access to the script, relying on cold readings during sessions.

A dedicated Baldur’s Gate 3 player embarked on a self-imposed challenge dubbed the ‘Midas Run,’ aiming to turn all in-game bosses into gold trophies.

The upcoming ‘Devil May Cry’ anime series will feature the voice of the late Kevin Conroy, renowned for his role as Batman.

Warner Bros. Japan announced an anime adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s novel ‘All You Need Is Kill,’ which inspired the film ‘Edge of Tomorrow.’

A trailer for ‘Junk World,’ a stop-motion sci-fi anime directed by Takahide Hori, has been unveiled. It is set to premiere in Japan on June 13.

A live-action adaptation of the ‘Claymore’ manga and anime series is in development, with ‘Heroes’ star Masi Oka involved in the project.

Ufotable has revealed a new “Demon Slayer” movie focusing on the origins of the Hashira. Early buzz suggests never-before-seen backstories that tie into the upcoming TV season.

The first trailer for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,’ an anime film set in Middle-earth, has been released. The film explores the history of Helm’s Deep and introduces new characters to the franchise.

Following the announcement of the ‘All You Need Is Kill’ anime adaptation, discussions about a sequel to the live-action ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ film have resurfaced, with original cast members expressing interest in returning.

Millie Bobby Brown drew inspiration from Drew Barrymore’s 1992 film “Poison Ivy” for her character’s look in the new movie “The Electric State.”

This sighting marks a continuation of Hartnett’s return to high-profile roles after initially stepping away from Hollywood for personal reasons.

The film intertwines Iranian and Canadian cultures in a surreal narrative where the city of Winnipeg mirrors elements of Iran, complete with Farsi-speaking residents and Persian traditions.

NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station on Friday, March 14, at 7:03 p.m. EDT (23:03 GMT).

On March 2, Firefly Aerospace achieved a milestone by successfully landing the Blue Ghost Mission 1 on the Moon. This mission, part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, delivered instruments to study lunar regoliths and the interactions between solar wind and Earth’s magnetic field.

De-extinction company Colossal Biosciences announced on March 4 the creation of a “woolly mouse” with eight modified genes expressing mammoth-like traits relevant to cold adaptation.

A study published on March 10 in the journal PNAS found that microplastic pollution reduces photosynthesis in plants and algae by up to 12%.

On March 11, astronomers using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope reported the discovery of 128 new moons orbiting Saturn. This brings the gas giant’s total number of confirmed satellites to 274.