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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Honkai Star Rail Archer and Saber playstyle revealed
The anticipated Fate/Stay Night crossover for Honkai: Star Rail is getting the fever pitch with fresh leaks seemingly revealing the gameplay mechanics of the two iconic characters now gracing the sci-fi RPG, Saber and Archer. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With Version 3.4 fast coming up, HoYoverse has exciting plans to update things around and bring Fate's crowning Servants to Star Rail for the biggest ever collaboration. Let us find out how these legendary warriors will be playing and what makes their kits tick. Archer: Focused on Strategic Skill Point Management Star Rail is probably going to be that of a pure DPS. As a Hunt Path and Quantum element character, Archer is supposed to have a playstyle with Skill Points (SP) management at its center as a means to maximize his damage output. This ever so rewarding dynamic combat approach will challenge players to time certain attacks and abilities to get the most out of Archer. Skill-Point Consumption: Archer's abilities will have to consume and generate SP in a manner that benefits his damage output the most. This means players shall have to strategically think ahead and manage their resources. Archer's abilities will have to consume and generate SP in a manner that benefits his damage output the most. This means players shall have to strategically think ahead and manage their resources. Quantum Element Advantage: With his Quantum affinity, it's possible for Archer to nail some significant debuffs, especially when he synergizes them with other elements in Star Rail. He could be involved in chaining Quantum debuffs, or he might be augmenting his own damage. Excalibur Spammer Saber, DHIL Upgrade Archer and Yae EXPY! FREE Lightcone for Archer! HSR Leaks The emphasis on SP turns Archer into a high-skill ceiling character. He is not a character that will just spam his abilities; the players need to be on top of his SP usage, making each action count. Architecture can be rather thrilling for those that enjoy strategic computation. Saber: A Team Player with Unique Synergy While Archer's focus is individual damage, Saber is more of a team-centric character that takes advantage of synergies arising from her abilities and those of her allies. Being a Wind Destruction unit, Saber supposedly supports her team members while dealing heavy damage through enhanced skills. Updated Skill Activation : One of the core aspects of Saber's kit involves her enhancing her own skills whenever her allies use their ultimate. This ensures she works excellently in tandem with teammates and becomes quite central in coordinated attacks as all parties release their various forms of full power, with Saber adding to the chaos through a barrage of her own Wind-based damage. : One of the core aspects of Saber's kit involves her enhancing her own skills whenever her allies use their ultimate. This ensures she works excellently in tandem with teammates and becomes quite central in coordinated attacks as all parties release their various forms of full power, with Saber adding to the chaos through a barrage of her own Wind-based damage. Wind Elemental Utility: Saber's Wind element can synergize with other characters who depend on elemental reactions, carving out utility for players who arrange their teams around elemental interactions. SABER AND ARCHER ARE OFFICIALY HERE – Full Breakdown of the Fate Collab - Honkai: Star Rail There are different configurations that can increase a player's ability to support or directly coerce victory through standing defense, depending on how one configures their party, implying that to some extent her strength is dependent on her teammates but gives her great versatility. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now If you appreciate characters that thrive using support and coordination, Saber is most certainly worth your attention. What's Coming in Version 3.4? The Fate/Stay Night crossover goes beyond just these two iconic characters-it will also bring with it new content that will keep the players engaged. New In-Game Event: The Penaconian Holy Grail War will carry players into a different storyline that blends the sci-fi aspects of Star Rail with those of Fate/Stay Night. This event will delve into the Fate universe lore, bringing fresh challenges and fanciful rewards. The Penaconian Holy Grail War will carry players into a different storyline that blends the sci-fi aspects of Star Rail with those of Fate/Stay Night. This event will delve into the Fate universe lore, bringing fresh challenges and fanciful rewards. Phainon's Debut: Version 3.4 will also see the debut of Phainon, a prominent Star Rail universe figure, playable alongside Saber and Archer! His arrival greatly excites all players eagerly awaiting the next big step in the ever-growing narrative of the game. SABER AND ARCHER DRIP! Collab EXPLAINED + NEW HONKAI GAME with KIANA and BLADE?! | Honkai Star Rail Honkai: Star Rail's Fate/Stay Night crossover is definitely more than a fanservice event; it will see the addition of fresh mechanics, new characters, and an entirely new storyline. Saber and Archer are likely to steal the limelight, yet their separate playstyles will surely offer both seasoned players and newcomers a great time. Whether you like using Archer to juggle your resources for maximum DPS or prefer painting the field with buffs from Saber, this update is a must-play. With version 3.4 launching on July 11 and fast approaching, we are almost closing the curtain on Star Rail's biggest crossover yet. Stay tuned for more information as some surprises are surely awaiting us.
Express Tribune
16-05-2025
- Express Tribune
MangaDex removes over 700 manga series after coordinated DMCA notices from major publishers and anti-piracy firms
MangaDex, a widely-used scanlation platform, has removed more than 700 manga series after receiving an unprecedented volume of DMCA takedown notices. The affected content includes both licensed and unlicensed titles such as The Apothecary Diaries, Gachiakuta and Fate. The notices were reportedly issued by several companies, including Kakao, Naver, Square Enix, Kodansha and Houbunsha. Comeso, an anti-piracy service, acted on behalf of some of these companies, although not all actions came from the same source. Despite being known for its ad-free and non-profit model, MangaDex must comply with copyright regulations. The site's reputation in the fan community stems from its community-first approach and moderation against profiteering scanlation groups. Still, the platform is legally obligated to act on DMCA claims. This wave of takedowns appears to be a coordinated effort, echoing broader industry movements such as Japan's creation of CODA, which supports international action against piracy. A moderator confirmed that this is the most extensive enforcement action the site has ever faced. The situation has sparked debate among fans, many of whom rely on unlicensed scans to access content otherwise unavailable in their region. However, from a legal standpoint, all unauthorised distribution remains illegal, regardless of monetisation status. This event raises uncertainty about MangaDex's future. Although the platform remains online, the pressure from publishers and coordinated legal threats may lead to further restrictions or even eventual closure.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Everything you need to know about the Honkai Star Rail Fate Collab
Image via HoYoverse. Honkai: Star Rail is now finally collaborating with Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works. There have been many contemporary collaborations lined-up in the gaming world, but no other crossovers managed to build such hype as Honkai: Star Rail. During a teaser trailer at Gamescom 2024 last year, Honkai: Star Rail formally revealed the game's first significant collaboration. As its first formal partnership, HoYoverse announced that Star Rail would be joining forces with the well-known Japanese multimedia franchise Fate/Stay Night. And now it's finally here. Honkai: Star Rail X Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works collab - Everything you need to know HoYoverse has recently announced that the Fate and Star Rail partnership will finally launch on July have previously suggested that new playable characters from the Fate universe will be included in the crossover event, but HoYoverse has not yet provided many details. Now with two playable characters, Honkai: Star Rail is finally revealing the highly anticipated event. At the end of a recent Honkai: Star Rail performance, HoYoverse formally announced the Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail special event. Both Archer and Saber from Fate/Stay Night will be playable characters during the event as part of the collaboration, and Archer will also be offered as a free login reward. During the collaboration, Honkai: Star Rail will hold a special in-game event centered around the Fate characters in addition to the two new playable characters. For the event, players will head back to Penacony, where the Trailblazer will participate in the Penaconian Holy Grail War. The event blurb also teases a number of Fate franchise elements that will be used during the event, such as Noble Phantasms, Heroic Spirits, and Command Seals. As anticipated by the previous leaks, the game will also give away a free copy of Archer during the special event, in addition to both characters appearing as new banners. Players must use the in-game Star Rail Pass in order to have the chance to pull Saber or Archer. Those who wish to use Archer or Saber will want to draw multiples in order to power them up to their maximum potential, even though Honkai is giving them away. Read More: How to get Anaxa's E1 in Honkai Star Rail 3.2
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
10 best video game villains of all time
Image via: Nintendo The battles may be won by the heroes in the world of video games but the villains do manage to strike a note for us. Be it madmen of a flamboyant nature or cold masterminds calculations, villains are potent enough to enthrall the players, sometimes far more than the heroes. It is their quintessential status, wickedly memorized speeches, and alluring charisma that captures every moment of attention from the audience. Here are ten great video game villains who made a mark with their unique brand of hell in gaming. 1. Bowser (Mario Series) With a somewhat cartoonish appearance and straightforward villainy, he has managed to endure. From 1985 till date, the King of the Koopas has continually kidnapped Princess Peach and fought against Mario. He is simple enough to fit changes of character into an interesting historical background-the original villain Bowser stands for the first boss many an upstart gamer ever faced. This places Bowser in an interesting spot-more than just an antagonist, the very essence of gaming. Top 20 Greatest Video Game Villains Of All Time by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo 2. BB (Fate/Grand Order) BB is that villain that one can never come to grips with—she is always ten steps ahead of you, just when you think you've caught up. With that mischievous grin and the ability to warp reality, she is continually shifting the ground on which we play, forcing players to question what is real. Cloned in characters like Meltryllis and Passionlip, BB's influence extends across the Fate universe, making her one of the most unforgettable and incredibly infuriating foes. 3. Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII) When it comes to pure menace and class, there really are hardly any whose competition is Sephiroth. Long silver hair, a ridiculously long sword, and an eerie theme song—literally the definition of a "cool villain." His calculated acts of cruelty-everyone knows about the particular one that, shall we say, went down big time in FFVII cementing him inside the annals of time as a legendary antagonist who fashioned a whole generation's perception of what a proper nemesis should be. 4. Dr. Robotnik (Sonic the Hedgehog) The mustachioed genius is the classic representation of brains versus brawn. Behind his comical, almost absurd, facade, Dr. Robotnik is truly brilliant—constructing deadly machines, wicked theme parks, and even Sonic clones. There go his plans, nearly always failing, but his resilience makes sure he stands front and back for decades. He's a villain you like to laugh at while he tries to take over the world. 101 Most Iconic Video Game Villains Of All Time 5. Kefka (Final Fantasy VI) Imagine a clown with the powers of a god and the morals of a sociopath. That is Kefka. Most villains never really want to destroy the world-they only threaten to do so; Kefka does it and then enjoys the show. Because of his unpredictable behavior and nihilistic philosophy that makes him one of the most frightening characters in gaming, he doesn't just break the rules-he burns the rulebook. 6. Dagoth Ur (The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind) The line blurring between villain and tragic figure is common when it comes to Dagoth Ur. Once Nerevar's comrade, he now rises to become a godlike force that seeks to reshape the whole of Morrowind. His motivations remain elusive—some would say divine retribution, while others might say rebellion on a philosophical level. He invades the minds of mortals through dreams and mutters grand monologues of dread; he is less a boss fight and more of an existential crisis wrapped in ancient prophecy. 7. Vaas Montenegro (Far Cry 3) Michael Mando managed to redefine a video game villain in his portrayal of Vaas. Erratic, magnetic, and deeply unhinged, Vaas doubles as a philosopher and a warlord. His now infamous quoted discourse on the definition of insanity is an impeccable example of the unraveling of his own mind. More than just a villain, he acts as a mirror reflecting the crumbling morality of the player. 8. Albert Wesker (Resident Evil Series) Cold, calculated, and genetically enhanced, Albert Wesker is horror's take on the supervillain archetypal figure. A master manipulator who has betrayed more than one would count, he will survive two or three betrayals to emerge from the shadows, each comeback now more powerful than before. Red eyes shining through a glare and his slicked-back hair make him the frightening face of Umbrella's experiments and, soon after, the virus-induced apocalypse. The Video Game Villain Tier List 9. Micah Bell (Red Dead Redemption 2) Micah is no dashing villain. Far from it—he's too real-and that's where the charm is lost. Outlandish tyrants and world-enders would see his type as mere ants compared to their feet. A destructively underrated betrayer in the midst of you, a snake coiling among tall grasses. Credit goes to Arthur Morgan for his foil: Micah is the death of honor in an already dying world. Thus, he ashore does not need magic, copious powers to be hated-the man has it all with cowardly cunning and a grin of contempt. 10. Vergil (Devil May Cry series) Vergil is what Dante is not—stoic, ruthless, and power-hungry. Since they are twins, the fights are truly personal, emotional, and epic. The one who will acquit him of all his cruelty and barbarous deeds are the public that love him for his willpower and style of combat that has become second to none. His one-liners are a gold mine for memes, and his sword-action is fandom's favorite even at his worst. QUOTES FROM GAME VILLAINS WHO WERE COMPLETELY RIGHT These villains don't just oppose our heroes--they define them. They challenge us, provoke us, and in some cases even earn our respect. These are some characters that prove that an excellent villain will be just as iconic as a hero. After all, without darkness, the light cannot shine that brilliantly.
NDTV
23-04-2025
- NDTV
"The Terrorist Shot Him, He Died": Grandfather Of Newly-Wed Naval Officer
New Delhi: Young Vinay Narwal was inspired to serve his country. He was inspired by the example of his father, who served with the Border Security Force and Haryana Police. He was inspired by the sight of military vehicles trundling past him as a boy. He was inspired to fight to protect India. Two years ago that dream began - with a commission in the Navy and a posting in Kerala. And then on April 16, 2025, he also vowed to be a good and faithful husband to Himanshi. Less than a week later both dreams were extinguished at the end of a gun. Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, 26, was killed by a terrorist in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. And it was not during an encounter or military op. He was shot dead on his honeymoon. Lt Narwal's grieving grandfather, Hawa Singh, spoke to NDTV from the family home in Karnal in Haryana, remembering his grandson and the determination with which he pursued a military career. "We came to Karnal from our village... he used to live in Sector 7, there was a small school. He studied there and did his matriculation from there, and then did his higher schooling in Delhi." Young Narwal was always fascinated by the armed forces and always wanted to serve his country, the grandfather told NDTV, recalling, "When he used to see military vehicles in his childhood, he used to ask me a lot of questions. 'How is this', 'what is this'..." Vinay Narwal, 26, joined the Navy just two years ago and had been promoted from 2nd Lieutenant. "In fact, he used to get angry that I have worked with the BSF and he had not." A service veteran, the grandfather was aware of how hard a life in the military could be, admitting, "I know how tough border work is... and after that I served in Haryana Police... so I told him not to go this way, because it is very difficult." But young Narwal was adamant. He wanted to join the military to serve his country. And so, while studying in Delhi, he sat for the CDS, or Combined Defence Services, exams, a standardised test to recruit aspirants into various military academies. But it wasn't yet his time. His time would come after he completed his B Tech from SRM University in Haryana's Sonipat. He then cleared the SSB, or Services Selection Board, which recruits officer-rank aspirants and is a gruelling five-day affair that tests candidates' physical and psychological states. "He was selected directly from the SSB... he joined the Navy as a Second Lieutenant and was promoted 18 months ago. He became a Lieutenant," the grandfather said, the pride evident. Lt Narwal, it appeared, was ready to script a sterling military career. But Fate had other, crueller, plans. A week after his marriage, Vinay and Himanshi Narwal were in Pahalgam for a holiday. They were at Baisaran Valley, a picturesque green tourist hotspot also called 'mini-Switzerland'. And at 2.30 pm on that fateful day, terrorists swarmed down the hillside and opened fire. Twenty-six people, including Lt Narwal, died. All men. Many shot dead in front of their partners. VIDEO | J&K Terror Victim Pleads For Help, Says "Save My Husband" The Lieutenant's grandfather told NDTV the family had been told Narwal was eating when he was murdered, shot in the head. And asked now what his demand is of the government, the grandfather said quietly, "What will we demand? The government will do what it wants." "Nothing can be done about him (to bring him back). So we don't demand anything." "The terrorist shot him. He died," the grandfather concluded. 'Evil Will Never Succeed', PM's Vow Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the attack and, in an X post, said, "Those behind this heinous act will not be spared... their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakeable..." Mr Modi, who was on a State visit to Saudi Arabia when the attack took place, rushed back to Delhi. His plane landed at Palam Air Force Base - after avoiding Pak airspace on its way back - this morning. On his direction, Home Minister Amit Shah reached Pahalgam Tuesday night; he had earlier held an emergency video call with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and J&K Governor Manoj Sinha, as well as the heads of state and federal security agencies. Mr Shah has vowed the government "will come down heavily on perpetrators". An apoplectic Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called the terrorists "animals and inhuman". He also said the attack was "much larger than anything directed at civilians in recent years". The opposition has also called for action against the terrorists.
