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The Mainichi
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Baseball: BayStars end scoreless streak, beat Tigers
NISHINOMIYA, Japan (Kyodo) -- The DeNA BayStars ended their scoreless streak at 36 innings and went on to beat the Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers 5-1 on Thursday. DeNA captain Shugo Maki's eighth home run of the season tied the game at 1 in the fourth inning. Toshiro Miyazaki's tiebreaking bases-loaded walk was followed by Taiki Ishikami's two-run single in the seventh, making it 4-1 at Koshien Stadium. Andre Jackson (5-1) pitched seven innings of one-run ball. Jon Duplantier (1-2) took the loss. In the day's other games, former Oakland Athletics left-hander Kyle Muller (1-3) picked up his first win in Japan after working seven innings as the Chunichi Dragons blanked the Yakult Swallows 6-0. The Rakuten Eagles defeated the Seibu Lions 6-3.
CNET
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Pokemon TCG Pocket's Breakneck Expansion Releases Are Stressing Me Out
Pokemon TCG Pocket's next Alola-themed set is releasing on May 29. Extradimensional Crisis is a sister expansion to the recent Celestial Guardians set -- and it's introducing the wacky and weird Ultra Beasts to the game. Every Pokemon from another dimension now has a special Ultra Beast tag displayed just under its health point total. And certain Pokemon abilities and Trainer cards from the new set will only work on cards with this tag. While there are always new cards that shake up the metagame, this expansion looks ike it will largely introduce cards that play well with others in the set. Extradimensional Crisis is one of TCG Pocket's smaller base set expansions. These companion sets are often released a month or so after a big expansion. Mythical Island released after the massive Genetic Apex launch set, and Triumphant Light was the supplement to Space-Time Showdown. Normally, I'd love to rip into packs in order to hunt more than 100 new base set cards being added to the game. Buzzwole, Nihilego and Guzzlord are some of my favorite monsters from the seventh-gen Pokemon games and the art for their cards is gorgeous. This time around, I'm just not able to get as excited about the new drop. The Ultra Beasts are getting their first base set cards -- and some flashy full art alternatives. DeNA/Screenshot by CNET Pokemon TCG Pocket is releasing expansions too quickly for me I've played Pokemon TCG Pocket every day since launch. With few exceptions, I've opened both of my free daily packs -- even if I have to stay up past my usual bedtime to do so. Ripping these suckers open has become a part of my daily routine, and I've been largely content to do so (even when I pull five common base set dupes). But these expansions are getting a little out of hand now. For most games, having too much content is a good problem to have, but struggling to keep up with a collectible game saps the fun. Extradimensional Crisis will be the seventh set released in the game over the course of eight months. Despite my diligence, I've only completed a single base set -- Shining Revelry -- and I've never completed a master set with all of the full art cards and shiny Pokemon. To be clear, I don't expect to be able to keep up with every expansion in the game. I don't even want to collect all of the secret cards -- I just want to put together the base sets. I'm a fully free-to-play TCG Pocket gamer, and developer DeNA Games needs to make money to keep the app running. New releases grease peoples' palms and keep the money flowing. I was lucky enough to pull the shiny Charizard full art card from Shining Revelry -- moments like that are what keep me hooked on TCG Pocket. DeNA/Screenshot by CNET Even still, these releases have been dropping at such breakneck speeds that I don't feel like I can return to past sets to finish collecting the cards I'm missing. It's disheartening to complete the majority of an expansion and then leave it behind with so many gaps. This sentiment seems to be shared among at least some parts of the Pokemon TCG Pocket community. It's probably not a great sign when a contingent of the top comments on the YouTube video of your next big reveal are asking you to stop revealing things. "Crisis? [The only] crisis is the one I'm having with so few hourglasses," said one commenter. Another person put things more plainly: "Honestly, I'd prefer if they'd slow the rollout of the expansions a little bit. Let the sets take hold for a few months and then drop bigger, higher quality sets." The joking hides real frustration, as many free players haven't been able to complete the game's full base sets. I'm not asking for these releases to be spaced out too far apart, but a single month between expansions is starting to feel untenable. Double the downtime between sets and let people breathe -- and maybe I'll finally be able to finish up Genetic Apex.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Everything you need to know about the Celestial Guardians expansion in Pokemon TCG Pocket
Image via DeNA. Pokemon TCG Pocket has announced yet another expansion, named Celestial Guardians. After being released on October 30, 2024, this mobile digital trading card game is showing no sign of stopping. The upcoming expansion marks the third set of releases in a row, that too in a single month. So far, Pokemon TCG Card Pocket has amassed nearly 900 cards in the game. And the upcoming expansion will add 200 more, which will feature Gen 7 Pokemons. As this is another full-set, Celestial Guardians is looking to form a foundation for a new meta in the game. Pokemon TCG Pocket: Celestial Guardians - An overview Pokémon TCG Pocket: Celestial Guardians | Coming April 30! Initially introduced in Pokemon Sun and Moon, Celestial Guardians will concentrate on Pokemon. With Solgaleo and Lunala as the booster pack mascots, the new set will have more than 200 cards, scattered between two booster sets. The Pokemons in this expansion are going to be of Gen 7 as well. Since Gen 7 is currently underrepresented in Pokemon TCG Pocket, it makes fitting that the game would finally give Alola some much-needed attention. Celestial Guardians: All confirmed Pokemons Among the upcoming Pokemons, 88 ones are confirmed to be from the 2016 RPG title named Pokemon Sun and Moon and 18 from the Alolan regions. Here are the confirmed cards fans will get their hands on in this upcoming expansion: Alolan Meowth Alolan Raichu ex Alolan Vulpix Alolan Marowak Solgaleo ex Lunala ex Rowlet (two forms) Litten (two forms) Popplio (two forms) Oricorio (two forms) Lillie (Immersive Art) Alolan Marowak (Illustration Rare) Alolan Raichu ex (Special Illustration Rare) First Immersive card in the game Shining Revelry, the previous set from TCG Pocket, has already started a new trend by releasing uncommon non-Pokemon card variations. Players were taken aback by the expansion's first-ever crown-rarity Poke Ball card. And with Lillie's arrival, it appears DeNA will continue that pattern. It distinguishes itself with a novel rarity kind called "immersive." The featured figures on these cards are brought to life via brief animations. Celestial Guardians: Release date and timings The official date of Celestial Guardians' release is April 30, 2025. The new cards will be live at around 2 AM ET on April 30th, following an update to the app on the previous day (April 29th), according to prior set releases. When it launches, players can begin opening card packs in either the Celestial Guardians-Lunala or Celestial Guardians-Solgaleo sets. Read More: All Gen 7 Pokemons revealed for the Celestial Guardians expansion in Pokemon TCG Pocket
Associated Press
21-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
US-Based Localization Company Alconost Officially Partners With DeNA to Help Global Game Developers Reach More Japanese Players Through the AndApp Game Publishing Platform
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2025 / Japanese Game Market Entry via AndApp by Alconost & DeNA Through their partnership, Alconost and DeNA offer a Japanese market entry service for overseas game developers and publishers who want to reach Japanese players and for Japanese game companies looking to expand their titles' presence in the country. This collaboration combines Alconost's expertise in localization and globalization with DeNA's technological and marketing capabilities to lower entry barriers for game developers in Japan while maintaining high-quality standards and an exceptional user experience at optimized cost. Partnership key benefits: The Market Opportunity The Japanese market exceeded $22 billion in 2024 and is estimated to value more than $53 billion by 2033, representing one of the world's most valuable gaming ecosystems. But this highly competitive landscape requires developers to launch on established platforms that reach the right audiences and effectively communicate each game's unique appeal through culturally nuanced localization. About AndApp AndApp is DeNA's cross-platform solution that allows players to enjoy smartphone games on PC. The platform features: Company Overview Alconost Inc. Alconost handles every aspect of localization - from translation and cultural adaptation to continuous multilingual content updates and engineering. Since 2004, we have helped companies of all sizes - from indie app and game developers to industry leaders like Vizor - connect with audiences in 120+ languages worldwide. Our approach combines linguistic expertise, cultural intelligence, and advanced technology to handle every aspect of your global expansion. We offer fully custom localization services to fit any budget and needs. DeNA Co., Ltd. DeNA Co., Ltd. is a major Japanese conglomerate with a 25-year history. The company's portfolio includes innovative gaming platforms such as Mobage, live community services, and diverse businesses in healthcare, sports, smart cities, and mobility. DeNA's corporate culture emphasizes customer-centric innovation, diverse team building, and breaking traditional frameworks to create new value. Contact InformationKseniya Autukhovich Brand Communications Manager, Alconost Inc. SOURCE: Alconost INC press release
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Getting Even Rarer Cards To Hunt For
Across Pokémon games, Shiny Pokémon are desired for their rarity. The most dedicated players spend hundreds of hours hunting for the variants to truly max out their collections. Pokémon TCG Pocket will now let the mobile card game's players do the same with the introduction of the Shining Revelry set. Revealed on Friday, the next batch of cards will include Shiny variants of Charizard ex, Lucario ex, and others that will sparkle when tilted sideways in the game. They're headed to Pokémon TCG Pocket on March 27, alongside new creature and trainer cards hailing from Pokémon Violet and Scarlet's Paldea region. Tatsugiri, Sprigatito, and Iono are just a few of the new faces arriving before the end of the month. Exactly how rare will Shiny TCG Pocket cards be? The Pokémon Company and developer DeNA haven't yet revealed the actual odds of finding one in a pack. They may be similar to current crown cards like the gold Charizard ex which has a 0.04 percent chance of appearing in packs. The Shiny Charizard ex shown in the trailer for Shining Revelry has two new rainbow symbols in the rarity section of the card, however, leading me to believe it will be even harder to find. The good news is that players will have other things to occupy themselves with besides the pain of not finding shinies when the new set drops. TCG Pocket's first Ranked matches are also going live in the game on March 27. A new set of ex Starter Deck missions will be available that day as well. It should give fans plenty to do while waiting for the developers to fix the game's abysmal trading system. Those changes, including getting rid of trade tokens and letting players advertise the cards they want, are supposed to arrive no later than fall 2025. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
