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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to get the new X-Tron and Yggroot skins in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
Image via NetEase Games. Those who have been waiting for new skins of Ultron and Groot in Marvel Rivals, have good news as the wait is finally over. NetEase Games has recently announced brand new skins for these two popular characters of the game in its Season 2.5. The mid-season refresh will bring Ultron in the game as a playable character. Along with it, the Season 2.5 patch will introduce new team-up abilities and pose nerfs and buffs to several characters. However, the announcement of the new skins of those two heroes is surely going to be a treat for the fans. Marvel Rivals announces new X-Tron and Yggroot skins for Ultron and Groot in Marvel Rivals Just like everyone anticipated, NetEase Games has recently announced that that two new skins for Ultron and Groot are coming into the game respectively. These two skins will be available from May 30 at 7 PM PT. The upcoming skin of Ultron is named X-Tron, which give him a more fearsome look. This skin is more metallic than his usual appearance with a red cape, along with an Arc-reactor kind of object on his chest, with reddish-black arms and a red face,, which kind of reminds us of Ironman. This skin is also reminiscent of his multiverse-destoryer look from What If? Season 1 Episode 8. On the other hand, Groot gets a more grim and serious look in his upcoming Yggroot skin, which is kind of unusual as compared to his previous avatars. Groot's new skin will wield a silver-grayish texture along with crystal blue patches all over his body. Except for the looks of the new skins, NetEase Games hasn't revealed further details, like pricing and all. However, both the skins are expected to arrive as respective bundles, each shaving individual Emote, Nameplate, and Spray. In order to acquire these skins, players need to head to the Store tab when on or after May 30. In this tab, players will need to tap on the Featured section, where these two new skins will be showcased for purchasing. Read More: Marvel Rivals early Season 2.5 patch notes - Times of India 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.
Korea Herald
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Malaysian artist puts a cheeky spin on classic folktales in debut show
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (The Star/ANN) — Aimman Hafizal has taken his time to reach his first solo exhibition. The 30-year-old artist, who has regularly teased his work on social media and participated in group shows, isn't one to rush things. For his debut solo exhibition, "What If? — A Journey Through Folktales," he draws inspiration from local folklore and classic Malay proverbs, reimagining them with a playful twist. He is showcasing eight acrylic on canvas works, each set against a backdrop of "imaginary lands." The first piece visitors will notice in the gallery is "Fast & Fearless," where Aimman reinterprets the classic race between the rabbit and the tortoise — but with fast cars. "The original story, as we know, has the tortoise winning, and even the rabbit had a chance to win if it fulfilled its potential. In my universe, however, the two are very competitive, driving speed cars and are neck and neck. In reality, everyone has the potential to compete at a high level — it's just a matter of reaching that potential," says Aimman in a recent interview at the gallery. As a young boy growing up in Muar, Johor, Aimman developed a love for art through anime and manga, while Malay folk tales, rich in storytelling and moral lessons, shaped his imagination. School art competitions kept him busy, giving him the space to expand his drawing style. As he gained more experience in the art scene — exhibiting everywhere from cafes to — galleries — Aimman found inspiration from a wide range of artists. "For local artists, I admire Khalil Ibrahim (1934-2018), a legendary name known for elevating figurative painting through batik. Internationally, I look up to Eko Nugroho from Indonesia; I'm inspired by how he has expanded his art beyond painting into areas like fashion and merchandise," he said. Aimman, based in Shah Alam, holds a Master's degree in Fine Art and Technology from UiTM (Jalan Othman in Petaling Jaya). In 2019, he joined the Saung Banon Arts Residency program in Yogyakarta, an experience that strongly shaped his art and storytelling style on canvas. "Malaysia is also rich with interpretations of folklore, whether through artists or craftsmen. I was drawn by the way these stories could be carried into the modern era, and many of the exhibition's themes revolve around that idea. 'What If?' shows them all compiled together as a series," he says. Throughout his exhibition at G13 Gallery, he explores cross-cultural themes, blending Western fables with local traditions, and credits his upbringing for inspiring the works he now brings to canvas. What stands out in Aimman's work is his use of purple, red, and blue tones against dark backdrops, with lighter outlines. Balancing the cartoonish and surreal, his art evokes an alternate universe where Maurice Sendak-inspired charming critters invite closer inspection. "I developed this art style during my internship at Saung Banon Arts. It was close to nature — with padi fields, gardens, and small animals — which gave me plenty of inspiration over three months of work, along with valuable advice from my art mentor (Dr. Alexandri Luthfi)," he says. Aimman notes that Malaysia shares much of its culture with Indonesia through history, which is reflected in the repetitive lines and floral motifs often seen in his art. "But once I returned to Malaysia, I began adding more pop culture elements and characters to the artwork, thinking more deeply about storytelling," he says. Aimman's new artworks could double as a comic series, with characters whose stories evolve over time. One example is "Komodozilla: Hero Or Villain?", the third in a series about Komodo, an eager villager aspiring to be a hero. "In this story, Komodo discovers a fruit that makes him a giant. Although he hopes to use his new powers for good, he realises the villagers have fled in fear. It ties to the Malay proverb: Malang Pak Kaduk, ayamnya menang, kampungnya tergadai — a reflection on hollow victories," he explains. In "From Jaws To Claws," inspired by the well-known story of Sang Kancil and Sang Buaya, Aimman draws from the Malay proverb: "Keluar mulut buaya, masuk mulut harimau." "The kancil escapes the crocodile, but ends up in a tiger's cave. I wanted to show that no matter how slick and crafty the kancil thinks he is, there's always a greater challenge or danger ahead," he says. A particularly personal piece, "The Fungiverse" is inspired by the proverb: "Bagai cendawan tumbuh selepas hujan." Each mushroom character represents an artist Aimman has met along his journey. "I spent more time on this artwork because it involved interviewing people about their favourite animals for their 'fursona' — a popular online trend. As I added more characters, they began to mushroom, serving as a reminder of how many others are on the same journey as me in my career as an artist," he concludes.
