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CNET
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Gives Us First Look at Mega Dragonite, Wild Mega Evolutions
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is bringing back mega evolutions, the battle gimmick that first appeared in the X and Y games, but is also bringing us new twists, including brand-new mega evolutions. A recent Pokemon Presents video walked us through a few different features of the game, including the new and returning mechanics from the series' last romp through Lumiose City. Mega evolution, which allows you to temporarily evolve certain Pokemon if they're equipped with a corresponding stone, is coming back in Legends: Z-A, alongside trainer customization. But we're also getting a few updates to the battle mechanic from Gen 6. Here's what we've learned about the game so far. Pokemon Legends: Z-A release date Legends: Z-A will be available Thursday, Oct. 16 on Switch and Switch 2. Z-A adds new mega evolutions and rogue mega evolutions Mega evolutions were a focal point of the X and Y story, and a big part of the competitive scene until Gen 7 came out. X and Y introduced 28 mega evolutions, with another 20 coming in the Gen 3 remakes, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Mega evolution allows you to give even fully evolved Pokemon a temporary stat boost, a new ability and sometimes even a type change. Legends: Z-A is adding to the list of megas, prominently featuring the new Mega Dragonite in the trailer. No details yet on whether Mega Dragonite has a change in type or what its new ability is, but I would guess it has something to do with the eight different wings all over its body. The Pokemon Company/Screenshot by CNET The other big change with mega evolution is the addition of rogue mega evolutions -- wild Pokemon that are able to mega evolve on their own. It's an interesting change from the Gen 6 games, where mega evolutions were only encountered in battles against gym leaders and similarly powerful trainers. Legends: Z-A brings back Lumiose City's fashion scene, detective work In Pokemon X and Y, trainers could shop at various cities to customize their attire, from hats and hoodies to socks, shoes and skirts. You could also change your hairstyle by visiting salons. That kind of customization is back in Legends: Z-A, as the trailer showed its trainer in a variety of styles ranging from sporty to chic. Sign me up for new styles in different Lumiose districts. The Pokemon Company/Screenshot by CNET Part of X and Y's postgame content was the Looker Detective Agency, where players could help a Lumiose City detective investigate some mysteries. Players will get to work with Emma, "the best detective in Lumiose," and seemingly the grown-up version of a child who featured prominently in the Looker Bureau missions in X and Y. Detective Emma on the case. The Pokemon Company/Screenshot by CNET Detective work in Legends Z-A appears to be a system for accepting quests from people around the city who need help with their problems, like trash Pokemon hanging out on restaurant tables outside. Other Pokemon staples return, like a Pokemon researcher, Mable, who needs you to catch Pokemon to help with her research, and a shady criminal organization -- in this case, Corbeau and his Rust Syndicate. Overall, Legends Z-A seems to be leaning into the city life of Lumiose, which could be a fun flavor for the game. But more than anything else, I hope we'll see more new mega evolutions and other expansions to returning mechanics. Bonus: New Pokemon Champions info Today's Pokemon Presents also gave us some new details on Pokemon Champions, the upcoming battle-focused game that will be available on both Switch and mobile devices. The game seems to be pretty exclusively a battle simulator, and we've now learned that it allows you to pull in your teams from Pokemon Home or recruit new Pokemon either temporarily for free or permanently by using in-game currency. Try out Pokemon for a week for free, or recruit them permanently for a cost. The Pokemon Company/Screenshot by CNET You can also train your Pokemon within Champions, allowing you to adjust competitive-focused stats like individual values and effort values, which affect stat numbers, and natures, which boost one stat and lower another. The Pokemon games have made a lot of changes to make training easier and less time-consuming, and this appears to be another step in that direction, though I have several questions about the in-game currency and how players can earn it. The trailer showed moving stat points from one stat to another, at a cost. The Pokemon Company/Screenshot by CNET Pokemon Champions will be available sometime next year, with no precise release date set. I wonder if this will be an attempt to split the competitive scene from the mainline games, making it easier for people to collect and train Pokemon for competition and removing the pressure of robust competitive systems from the mainline games. We'll find out whenever we get info about Gen 10.
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Hoppers' Teaser Out: Disney Pixar's Film Blends Human And Animal World
Hopper's teaser follows the journey of 19-year-old Mable, who uses advanced technology to transfer her consciousness into the mind of a robotic beaver. Whenever Disney Pixar announces an animated flick, it promises to be a delightful treat. So, on Wednesday, July 16, when the company unveiled the teaser of the upcoming toon Hoppers, it was quick to grab the attention. Hoppers, directed and written by Daniel Chong, follows a plot similar to James Cameron's iconic Avatar movie: it connects the animal and human kingdoms through mind-hopping. Hoppers, featuring actress, singer Piper Curda as the leading voice artist, is scheduled to hit the big screens on March 6, 2026. Hoppers' teaser follows the journey of 19-year-old Mable, who uses advanced technology to transfer her consciousness into the mind of a robotic beaver and inhabit its otherwise lifeless body. The tech-savvy creature is created by a group of scientists known as Hoppers. Mable is on a mission to save the animal habitat that a construction firm wants to destroy. As Mable adjusts herself inside the machine, she says, 'This is like Avatar", teasing the classic film. To this, one of the scientists replies, 'It's not", hinting at all the surprises Hoppers has in store. Initially, Mable, in the beaver body, is exhilarated to discover that she can understand and communicate in the animal language. At one point in the teaser, she tries to save another fellow beaver from a bear attack. However, through the act, she learn an important lesson — in nature, everything is about balance. With forest politics at play, Mable befriends some creatures to win against the cunning and evil Mayor Jerry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pixar (@pixar) Although Hoppers kicks off as a fun experience, it is likely to become a touching story about identity, purpose and the connection between humans and nature. Social media users showered love on Hoppers' teaser. 'I am so totally going to see this movie in the theatre when it comes," one of them wrote. Another quipped, 'This movie looks like a Dam good time." 'A film about being able to talk to animals? Yes, please," noted one individual. According to Daniel Chong, the Avatar joke in Hoppers was purposeful. The director, in a conversation with Variety, revealed that the film will be 'a little bit crazy" and 'chaotic" with some 'tongue-in-cheek" moments. Apart from Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan and Jon Hamm have also lent their voices in Hoppers. view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 16:13 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Australian
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Australian
Mable CFO's blueprint for women in finance
Having landed her first CFO job at just 29, Emma Clark knows a thing or two about building a successful career in finance. Now Chief Financial and Operations officer at Mable, she has previously held executive roles at Redbubble Group, ANZ's Technology Division and Diners Club Australia. In this interview, Emma discusses her career journey and shares her advice for aspiring finance leaders. were the most important moments on your journey to CFO? Clark: When I started at university, I set a goal to become a CFO, reach a target salary and buy my dream car by 30. It feels shallow now, but the fact that I set this goal was pivotal, because I didn't just meander around. I went and collected the skills and experience I needed to build towards it. If I didn't have that aspiration, I may still have achieved these goals, but it would have taken much longer. I also decided early on to be a commercially minded CFO. Understanding yourself and knowing what type of CFO you want to be – your unique value proposition and how to develop it – is super important. I sought out people who could give me skills beyond finance, because to be a good commercial leader, you really need to understand how other people think. Emma Clark is Chief Financial and Operations officer at Mable a non-financial skill that every CFO needs? Clark: Public speaking stands you in amazing stead. One of my former bosses is the best public speaker I've ever met. He started coaching me pretty early in my career, which was pivotal. He'd put me up in front of a group, then at the end of it, he'd say, 'Here's where you nailed it, and here's where you lost them'. And even though I know it is a strength of mine, it's a skill I constantly refine with annual media training. If you want a promotion, you need other non-financial skills like this. Investing in these has made the biggest difference to my career. I'm not the best technical accountant, but I can do other things that they can't. People want the full package in a CFO. advice would you give to aspiring CFOs? Clark: You need to be able to read the room. I think one of the challenges for finance professionals is that the numbers aren't always clear to others, even senior leaders. You can't just speak to them like you would to another finance professional. You really need to focus on the individual you're having the conversation with. Is this landing for them? Should I adapt my language or change the narrative? You also need to understand people's motivations. In a group, work out where you can bring unique value to everyone's benefit. Know where you fit and what your superpower is. one challenge you've had to overcome to progress your career? Clark: In job interviews, I tend to talk about what I don't know. During an interview for one CFO role, I said I hadn't done investor relations before, and it was brought up in every subsequent interview. It was almost like disclosing issues to an auditor, only to have the same problems fed back to you at the end, like some big revelation. I realised no other candidates were going out of their way to say what they hadn't done before. I know now the importance of focusing on my strengths. barriers do women face on the path to CFO? Clark: One of the barriers is having children. When my kids were little, I spent my time at work feeling like a bad mum and at home feeling like a bad employee. You can feel like you are failing everywhere because you can't dedicate yourself wholly to just one thing. Plus, it's not nine-to-five when you take up a senior role. Not just because of the work itself, but also the expectation that you'll travel, present at conferences, attend board meetings and be available for social occasions. There's all this stuff you can't say no to, but it takes you away from home even more. I've seen my friends opt out of senior roles because they feel they would otherwise not provide enough value to their employer or have enough time to be present and engaged as mums. advice would you give to organisations looking to support aspiring women? Clark: It's about understanding these differences. I believe many women won't put their hand up for a job unless they feel they can do 100 per cent of it. Sometimes, we can be our own worst enemy. Let's say you have two candidates, a man and a woman, who are equally skilled on paper. The man might tell you everything he can do, while the woman might tell you everything she can't. That doesn't make her less capable of doing the role. I would encourage employers to check their biases and understand that's just a style difference – it has little to no bearing on how well the person will ultimately perform the role. 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