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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Imaginarium Theater Guide (June 2025) in Genshin Impact
Image via: HoYoverse Being set in June 2025 is Season 12 of the Performance Tour in the Imaginarium Theater of Genshin Impact, a fast, combat-heavy event. The Theater level domain, permanent domain challenge, upholds higher difficulties of strategy, placing even higher importance on making old-time Travelers dust off their elemental team rosters. Cryo, Electro and Dendro Win the Spotlight The hustle and bustle of the season have their spotlight on a new intriguing elemental reaction, a frosted combination of Cryo and Dendro that rewards teams who manage to balance freezing control with the aggression of withering thorns. The interaction comes in handy against Act bosses tuned to apply elemental pressures. New Imaginarium Theater Act 1 - Act 10 | Genshin Impact 5.6 Given that the roster of characters limits to Cryo, Electro, and Dendro, careful planning goes into team building. Starting from the opening casts, Cyno, Nahida, Qiqi, Fischl, Collei, and Mika lay down a good early base for a team leaning heavily onto reaction. Special Guests and Backing Cast Those who own Furina, Dehya, Xiangling, and Xingqiu can invite them as Special Guests this season, so consider yourself majorly blessed with their solid elemental support and myriad of uses! Although it's a drag not having any of these stars yourself, the Supporting Cast allows you to borrow them from other players. Team Compositions Mastering Season 12 is all about balance. Here's how the meta is formed: Names like Raiden, Ganyu, Alhaitham, and Eula take center stage. These characters put out enough elemental damage required by the theme of the season. Sub DPS picks expose Yae Miko and Beidou as optimal Electro anchors, while Rosaria and Emilie provide Cryo and Dendro burst support, respectively. The benefits Baizhu, Shenhe, and Yaoyao confer include healing and resistance shredding, an edge vital for survivability and keeping uptime on reactions. Team synergy is important. Ensure that your sub-DPS and support characters enhance effects such as Rimegrass or conventional reactions like Superconductor Quicken. New 5.6 Imaginarium Theater June 2025 | New Dendro & Cryo Reaction & 9-Star Bonus Reward Difficulty Scaling: A Theater for All Players The Imaginarium Theater opens its doors to all, no matter if you're stepping into the limelight for the first time or back for the encore: Easy Mode (3 Acts): For entry-level players, it demands very little in terms of requirements. Normal to Hard Modes (6–8 Acts): Stand on the shoulders of deeper rosters and greater foresight in strategy. Visionary Mode (10 Acts): Aplomb beyond all tests, requiring 22-26 characters level 70 or above and meticulous role tiling. Every additional character past the minimum requirements offers a passive buff, preparation hence becoming power itself. With all new mechanics, elemental reactions including Rimegrass, and a hand-picked roster of characters, Imaginarium Theater Season 12 is one of Genshin Impact's most complex combat performances to date. Whether you're pursuing Stella for ultimate-tier prizes, or just pushing the art of the possible in team synergy, this season requires more than raw power. It requires artistry. So assemble your talent, tune up your orchestra and get ready for the performance. The curtain is going up and the stage awaits you.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
HoYo FEST 2025: Southeast Asia's most anticipated HoYoverse event returns in July
SINGAPORE, May 29 — Celebrate and gather with fellow fans of Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero as HoYo FEST returns in 2025! Taking place from July 24 to 27, 2025, HoYo FEST invites players and fans across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam to celebrate their favourite HoYoverse titles, and create unforgettable memories. An event not to be missed by HoYoverse fans Now in its 5th year, Southeast Asia's premier HoYoverse event – which has grown in scale over the years – is now taking place in exhibition centres across six cities. HoYoverse fans will be treated to 4 days of onsite activities including themed booths done up in their favourite HoYoverse games. They also be able to take home event exclusive Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero freebies, get the chance to purchase HoYo FEST exclusive items, be able to participate in a lucky draw, and check out HoYoverse-inspired merchandise from their favourite creators at HoYo FEST's Artist Alley. Championing creators and fan artists Following its introduction in Indonesia's and Vietnam's HoYo FEST in 2024, HoYo FEST's Artist Alley will also debut in each HoYo FEST across Southeast Asia in 2025. Typically held in Anime Comic Gaming (ACG) conventions, Artist Alley is where local artists can showcase and sell their own ACG-inspired creations. At HoYo FEST 2025, fans can expect HoYoverse-inspired merch from their favourite local artists and creators. This marks the first time that a gaming company is allowing fan-created merchandise to be sold at its own event in Southeast Asia. Additionally, with the new Stage Segment, cosplayers, performers and fan artists can showcase their talents on the HoYo FEST stage. HoYoverse is proud to welcome creators and performers, who are inspired by HoYoverse's games, to the Artist Alley and to the Stage. The final line-up for the artists and performers that will be showcased at each country will be announced in late June. Tickets for sale soon Tickets for HoYo FEST will go on sale starting June 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM (UTC+8) on the official HoYo FEST website at Fans can choose from 1-Day Passes, Multi-Day Passes, or Fast Passes. Fast Passes will come with early entry privileges, exclusive items, and priority access to HoYo FEST booths and activities. The ultimate gathering for HoYoverse fans From exclusive merchandise to vibrant community showcases, HoYo FEST 2025 is the gathering for HoYoverse fans to come together, connect, and celebrate their shared love for gaming and creativity. We look forward to welcoming our fans to experience HoYo FEST this July. For full event details and ticket purchase information, visit the official HoYo FEST 2025 website:
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Best Team Compositions for Raiden Shogun in Genshin Impact
Image via: HoYoverse Raiden Shogun rises above every Genshin Impact character to be one of the most flexible and consequential 5-star characters. As an Electro polearm wielder, her hybrid role as both damage dealer and team battery cements her place as a cornerstone unit in a vast majority of meta teams. Considering the huge variety of characters and elemental reactions present in the game, constructing a cohesive team that incorporates Raiden can really help maximize her capabilities. The Raiden National Team: A Timeless Classic The 'Raiden National' performance team is arguably the most famous and widely recognized formation. Featuring Raiden Shogun, Xiangling, Bennett, and Xingqiu, this team focuses on spamming fast Elemental Bursts, backed by Raiden's unmatched energy recharge. Raiden's Elemental Burst supercharges the team's ability to cycle ults, while Xiangling and Xingqiu take care of off-field Pyro and Hydro damage. Bennett increases the team's damage and heals them when their health is low. Perfect for those who are looking to deepen their policy knowledge and hone their media skills to become more effective advocates. Players who want to have a complete, high-damage crew that performs well in single target and AoE fights. 7 BEST TEAMS For Raiden Shogun!! [ Genshin Impact ] Hypercarry Raiden Supporting the Archon's Wrath When constructing around Raiden as the focal point of all DPS potential, the 'Hypercarry' team composition is best. Usually made up of Raiden, Kujou Sara, Kazuha (or Sucrose) and Bennett, this comp centers around dumping huge nukes with her Elemental Burst. Kujou Sara and Bennett both provide attack buffs to Raiden, and Kazuha (or Sucrose) can help swirl Electro to trigger reactions and increase Elemental DMG with their passives. When done right, Raiden's burst is capable of eliminating waves of enemies in a single hit. Hyperbloom Teams: Reaction-Focused Raiden As such Raiden easily shines as a Sub DPS in Hyperbloom teams. Here, she fulfills a very supportive Electro role alongside the new Dendro and Hydro units, Nahida, Yelan or Alhaitham. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Zumbido e perda de audição? Médico revela técnica caseira de 1 real para aliviar! Zumbido no ouvido Undo Since Elemental Mastery is scaled on Raiden, her Electro can't help but trigger constant Hyperbloom reactions. When min-maxed, these reactions represent some of the highest raw damage outputs in the game. Updated RAIDEN SHOGUN Build Guide! | Best Artifacts, Weapons & Team Comps | Genshin Impact 5.0 Raiden & Eula : Dual Carry Synergy For players that have Eula, Raiden can be made into a battery and support burst DPS. This very special dual carry comp of Eula, Raiden, Rosaria, and Diona. In this team, Raiden quickly provides the energy to Eula's big energy demands, and in exchange, Eula focuses on physical DPS while Raiden dishes out AOE Electro burst damage. Cryo resonance from Diona and Rosaria increases crit rate and survivability. What makes Raiden Shogun really interesting is her flexibility. Whether you play into her DPS potential or prefer for her to help a team's energy economy, she is impactful in a multitude of comps. With her scaling off Energy Recharge and her talent to buff Elemental Burst DMG, she truly enhances whatever team she joins. In the end, Raiden's ideal team is contingent on your roster, your playstyle, and how you build her. One thing's for sure—if properly constructed and supported, Raiden Shogun can rule supreme in almost all areas of Teyvat. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems Event Guide in Genshin Impact
Image via: HoYoverse Comprising new characters and stories, Genshin Impact Version 5.6 is also the era of the highly dynamic two-part combat event: Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems. From May 27 through June 9, 2025, the event challenges Travelers with enemies that seem always to be evolving and receiving powerful buffs-and putting to test synergy-based team compositions. But it is certainly much more than just another combat trial; it calls for strategic depth and lateral thinking. Event Overview: A Tactical Playground The Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems is unlike your normal battle domain. The series of six stages brings in two halves per challenge, requiring the building of dual teams-many of which include trial characters that are designed to show off specific elemental reactions. With difficulty and complexity ramping up through these stages, players cannot merely think about dealing raw damage but must instead consider elemental harmony. Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems : New 5.6 Event Day 1 - C0 Varesa Dire Mode 21920 Score Each stage has a different "theme character" who is given stat-boosting buffs and then made the focal point of the event. From resting Varesa atop the battlefield in Stage 1 to letting Kinich set the field on fire in Stage 2, the event serves as the perfect testing ground for discovering whether a character truly holds water-Guildorlics need not apply. Stages & Elemental Themes What sets this event apart is its use of element-specific difficulties. For instance: Stage 1 – Heaven-Cast Thunder favors Overloaded and Electro-Charged reactions with Varesa and Xianyun as test selections. Off-field Hydro assistants (such as Furina or Xingqiu) and Electro buffers (such as Iansan) are urged to be brought. Stage 2 – Blazing Verdance turns the tables. Having Kinich and Emilie in the spotlight, this stage goes for Burning and Burgeon reactions, with Pyro-Dendro-Hydro combinations being encouraged. Hitting Kinich with Xiangling and Bennett in Phase 1 or with Furina and Baizhu in Phase 2 unleashes enormous AoE opportunities. Each stage is also boosted with elemental score multipliers, so using the suggested elements not only enhances your performance but also your reward. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Risk and Reward: Scoring and Difficulty Difficulty is graded on five levels—from Normal (x1) to the unforgiving Dire (x40), where foes are at Level 100. Playing at higher difficulty levels doubles your score, which is directly proportional to reward. To maximize rewards, a minimum of 4000 points per stage is suggested—reasonably attainable in Very Hard or Fearless modes. Time efficiency is also important. The quicker you dispatch enemies, the more points you score. This benefits well-coordinated teams and penalizes simply bludgeoning your way through. Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems : New 5.6 Event Day 2 - C0 Kinich Dire Mode 33280 Score The pool of rewards features Primogems, Hero's Wit, Mora, Sanctifying Unction, and Weapon Ascension Materials—which makes it very much worth the attempt for both veteran players and new players. Additionally, players can publish challenge records, allowing friends to view team compositions and scores. This competitive-cooperative edge encourages experimentation and knowledge-sharing within the community. Chronicle of Changing Strategies isn't so much another combat event—it's a strategic challenge that pays dividends for creativity, flexibility, and well-considered team-building. With rich rewards and diverse enemies, it's one of the more exciting combat events in recent Genshin memory. Whether you're showing off a meta comp or trying out underutilized units, there's space for every kind of player on this changing battlefield. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Geek Culture
6 days ago
- Business
- Geek Culture
HoYo Fest Returns Jul 2025, Organiser HoYoverse Allows Sale Of Unlicensed Fan-Made Items
HoYoverse is marking the return of its highly anticipated HoYo FEST event in July 2025, offering not only a celebration of its games but also marking the first time a gaming company is allowing fan-created merchandise to be sold at its own event in Southeast Asia. Now in its fifth year, HoYo FEST 2025 will take place in exhibition centres across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, treating fans with four days of activities and various booths themed after their favourite games like Genshin Impact , Honkai Impact 3 , Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero . Event goers can also expect tons of event-exclusive merchandise up for grabs. HoYo Fest 2023 in Singapore HoYo FEST 2025 will also see the debut of its Artist Alley in Southeast Asia, allowing local artists to showcase and sell their own HoYoverse-inspired creations, marking the first time a gaming company has done so in the region. In addition, a new stage segment will be introduced, allowing cosplayers, performers and fan artists to showcase their talents on the HoYo FEST stage, with the final lineup for performances across the six countries being announced later in June. Tickets for HoYo FEST 2025 will go on sale starting from 24 June 2025 at 11:00 AM SGT (UTC+8) on the official event website, with fans able to choose between One-Day Passes, Multi-Day Passes, or Fast Passes for early entry privileges. HoYo FEST 2025 will take place from 24 to 27 July 2025, and will be held in the following countries and locations: Region City Venue Singapore Singapore Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 406CXD Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Pavilion Exhibition Centre Bukit Jalil, Hall 1 & 2 Indonesia Surabaya Surabaya Convention Center (SCC) The Philippines Manila SMX Convention Center Manila, Hall 3 Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Sky Expo, Hall A5 Thailand Bangkok The Mall Bangkapi MCC Hall Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. hoyo fest HoYo Fest 2025 HoYoverse
