Category: Video Games

  • Among Us Manga Premieres This February! Release Date & Latest Updates

    Let’s face it, literally everyone has played Among Us in the last two years. The video game became such a hit that not just gamers but even celebrities tried a hand at it. At the beginning of 2022, fans thought that the popularity of the game had finally set. But the franchise has yet again surprised the masses. Among Us Manga will find itself in the April edition of a Japanese comics. That’s right, and a date is also set for its release. So, here are all the details fans need to know.

    InnerSloth brought the video game in the year 2018, but it saw success two years later. So, 2020 marks Among Us’ prime year, the time when everyone hoped into the game. And the popularity has only been increasing since then. The multiplayer game is set inside a spaceship where crewmates complete given tasks while the imposter kills them off to win the game. The game sounds pretty easy but requires major tactical skills and inbuild manipulation.

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    Among Us Manga: Official Announcement!

    The speculations began when H2 Interactive, a game publisher, went live and shared an insight into some top manga magazines. Fans were quick to notice an announcement on the page with Among Us written over it. However, the confirmation news came through Twitter when the official account of Developer InnerSloth announced that the worldwide game is getting a Manga adaption. Hence, the internet surely broke with a single tweet. Previously, Manga Mogura had also confirmed this detail.

    This was not all since the format was also revealed. So, the manga will not be a long-stretched series but only a one-shot feature. The text will receive its publishing in the April edition of Shogakukan’s Bessatsu Corocoro magazine. However, fans are worried if it will be exclusively for Japan. But considering the immense popularity of the game, a translation will soon follow the release. Fans are hoping an anime series will come up next. If the crowd calls for it, the franchise might undergo more ventures in this direction.

    Can The Project Expand Further?

    For the fans of Among Us, manga should not be too surprising as the game is known to have indulged in many exciting projects as such. Plus, the branch of Japanese comics is extremely successful. Many video games have turned into anime series, and notably, the vice versa has also happened. The Bessatsu Corocoro magazine has also published manga on significant names such as Mario and Animal Crossing. On the other hand, huge anime shows such as Naruto and the Dragon Ball series have released their own video games.

    The author that is penning the one-shot manga is yet to make a reveal. In addition, the story that the text will partake in can be based on various instances. Whereas the space game has many tasks that might find a place in the writing. Fans are already speculating that the manga will feature Red as the imposter continuing the legacy of the popular meme based on the game. If the fans are persistent in wanting an anime release, then a possibility might appear. However, it will be a long run.

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    Among Us Manga: Release Date

    Luckily for the fans, the wait will not be a long one. Among Us Manga will appear in the April edition of the magazine which is on February 4, 2022. Considering the popularity of the game, translations in other languages might also be available soon. Fans are also not sure if an international release will take place. However, this should not cause a huge worry since the fans of video game come from all over the world. Hence, again the huge popularity will help. So, for more updates, stay tuned.

  • Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie: New Cast Update! Release Date & Plot

    After the huge success of the first part, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie is all set to reach the theatres. The movie is based on a video game franchise by Sega and Sonic Team. The adventure comedy mainly focuses on Sonic, who has super speed. With the last release, Sonic is free after defeating Mr. Robotnik. But soon his archenemy will be back. This time with another villain, Knuckles the Echidna. Sonic will also be seen teaming up with an old friend, Tails. So, when will the movie premiere? What is the plot? Here are all the details.

    The movie comes under the Paramount Pictures production house. After successfully defeating Mr. Robotnik, Sonic was enjoying his freedom. But his happiness didn’t last long as the enemy returned. He calls himself Dr. Eggman and has joined hands with Knuckles. The two are on the run to find an emerald. It is claimed that it will make them powerful enough to destroy mankind. However, our heroes are not so behind and set out to find it first. It is clear that the next part will be worth the wait.

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    Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie: Plot Details!

    In the first edition of the franchise, Sonic fights Robotnik and sends him off to a mushroom planet. He later settles in Green Hills with Tom and Maddie and enjoys his freedom. But as soon as the couple left for a vacation, the villain reappears. As seen previously, the evil scientist wants to exploit Sonic’s powers to rule the world. This time, he has a new plan. He is looking for an emerald that can build and ruin civilizations.

    Sonic, on the other hand, will be seen working together with Tails. So, Tails will be an important part of the next release. It is also speculated that the past of the two old friends might get a screen time. The origin of Sonic’s powers will also be revealed. Lastly, Knuckles is another important character of the next part. His intentions are not known, but the first part did see a bunch of echidnas after Sonic for his powers. Thus, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 will reveal a lot of secrets.

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    Cast & Crew Updates

    The cast of the last installment will be seen reprising their roles. This includes a new cast member, Collen O’Shaughnessey as Tails. Ben Schwartz will be playing the blue hedgehog. Idris Elba will be voicing Knuckles the echidna. Veteran actor Jim Carrey will voice Dr. Eggman, aka Robotnik. Actor James Marsden as Tom, and Tika Sumpter as Maddie are also a part of this movie.

    The film is a Jeff Fowler direction. Casey and Josh Miller have co-written the movie. Neal H. Mortiz, Toby Ascher, and Toru Nakahara are the eminent producers, while Tim Miller, Hajime Satomi, and Haruki Satomi are joining as the executive producers yet again. The first look of Sonic The Hedgehog left the fans hugely disappointed. It went through immense backlash, and a new character of the main lead was then issued. However, the movie was a box office hit and pulled $319.7 million with a budget of $90 million.

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    Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie: Release Date

    Paramount Pictures revealed the release date with a 10-second announcement video. Unfortunately, a trailer is not yet out. The movie is scheduled to arrive in theatres on April 8, 2022. According to a Twitter user, the makers are finally done with the trailer and soon will be teased. The venue is said to be The Game Awards 2021, per the recent threads of tweets. The event takes place on December 9, so the fans are advised to be ready. For further updates, keep coming back to The Anime Daily.

  • Naruto X Fortnite Crossover: All You Need To Know About It!

    There is a piece of exciting news for all the fans of Fortnite and Naruto alike. Last week, the game makers had announced a collaboration with one of the most popular anime series of all time. In a week’s time, the updates were run live. From new skins to a new map, the new update is a delight for the players. So, if you have not downloaded the latest update yet, then a quick revision would work wonders for you. Thus, here is all you need to know about the Naruto X Fortnite collaboration.

    Naruto X Fortnite: What To Expect?

    The fans of Fortnite and Naruto were surprised alike when the collaboration between the two was announced. On a short notice that came in last week, Fortnite announced its collaboration with Naruto. Soon, the teaser of the first look was launched. On the day of the launch, the creator dropped a brand-new trailer for the new update.

    So, the latest update in Fortnite includes added skins for Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi. All these characters have a respective catalog of armor and suits. Moreover, the players will be able to play within a new Konoha map, including landmarks from the Hidden Leaf Village. In a short explainer, the tasks of the game include the following:

    • Landing in a UFO Crash Site
    • Finding Paper Bomb Kunai and attack other players with them
    • Building of an individual structure
    • Locating and destroying traps
    • Settle the Ultimate Wildfire using the Hunter’s Cloak

    On the other hand, the update also includes Kakashi being an NPC that assigns other players tasks. Naruto-themed cosmetics have also been introduced in the new update.

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    More Such Collabs?

    In the past, Fortnite has initiated collaborations with many popular banners. This includes Star Wars and other Marvel collaborations. As of the last update, there has been no news of a new collab with an anime. Moreover, it is too early to launch another update while one is still underway. The Naruto update is likely to stay for a month or two. Afterward, fans can expect to see another collab post a considerable break. Keep reading further to learn more about the release of this update.

    Naruto X Fortnite: When Will It Release?

    It was revealed in the official trailer of the launch that the latest update in the game would be available for gamers from Tuesday, November 16, 2021. This means that that the updates have been festered in most devices. If your version still does not have a Naruto X Fortnite update, the updates must be underway. The skins are also available now. Players can purchase the skins in a bundle or individually as well. In case of further updates, we will be sure to mention them in this section. Thus, stay tuned with The Anime Daily for more updates.

  • PUBG X Jujutsu Kaisen Crossover: New Visual, Concept & Release Date

    All the gamers around the world are brimming with excitement after PUBG Mobile came out with a surprising announcement. Since the past year, the popular battlegrounds game has been collaborating with big banners to launch updates in the game. Back in May 2021, the Godzilla Vs. Kong anime franchise announced its collaboration with the gaming giant. The product was well-received by the audience, and it also gained a huge profit for both the anime and the game.

    Now, the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen has plans to collaborate with the game makers. Recently, both PUBG Mobile and Jujutsu Kaisen took to their official social media accounts. They announced that the game would soon launch a new update, namely the PUBG X Jujutsu Kaisen. Well, 2021 has been great for JK in terms of numbers. The anime also won the Anime Of The Year award at the 5th Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Let’s see if the same translates in the game launch as well.

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    PUBG X Jujutsu Kaisen: New Teaser Out!

    The PUBG X Jujutsu Kaisen crossover was essentially announced along with a small teaser snippet. In the teaser, the game arena can be seen from the plane shot. But the catch is that the arena is circled by the cursed energy of the Jujutsu. The aura of the Jujutsu energy can be seen hovering above the battlegrounds. So far, the 6-second snippet has gained millions of views combined across platforms. Moreover, fans are also bombarding the comment sections of the video, asking when the update will be launched.

    What Will Be The Concept?

    For now, neither developers at PUBG nor the makers of Jujutsu Kaisen have confirmed the concept of the upcoming game. But there are many theories that are running around over the internet. Some of the obvious updates that the fans can expect to see will be the costume options. Gamers will find the uniforms of Jujutsu High Academy and other prominent Jujutsu schools in the game. Moreover, the weapon choices will also be available with customization in accordance with the anime.

    Moreover, the most impressive theory that the fans are talking about is the new task in the game. Even popular gamers of YouTube believe that the concept of the new version will revolve around finding Sakuna’s fingers in the game. Since the entire anime is based on this plot, it is highly likely that the game will also take up the same concept. Lastly, the battle arena is expected to be filled with high-grade Espers and demons to give the Jujutsu vibe to the game.

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    PUBG X Jujutsu Kaisen: Release Date

    For now, both companies are keeping their silence over the release date of the new gaming arena. But judging by the recent collaboration with Godzilla V Kong anime, one can easily speculate the release date for PUBG X Jujutsu Kaisen. The Godzilla V Kong version was released a month after the initial announcement. If the new crossover is to follow the same trail, then fans can expect to find the new updates by the end of September 2021. The coming weeks will probably announce the solid release date of the game update.

  • DBZ Kakarot DLC 3: Trailer & Sneak Peeks! June 2021 Release Date

    DBZ Kakarot DLC 3 is finally around the corner! Just when all the gamers had lost hope about getting a new update, Bandai Namco decided to surprise them. That’s right! The gaming company is back with another addition to the DBZ Kakarot games. Back in January 2020, Bandai Namco released the last DLC. Now, almost one and a half years later, the game is ready with a reboot.

    The third DLC is called DBZ Kakarot DLC 3: Trunks the Warrior of Hope. The game will be following the adventures of Trunks in in in in batting Android 17 and 18. The announcement came through the official handles of Dragon Ball Games. Along with the renewal announcement, a new trailer and release date are also out. Here are all the latest updates.

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    DBZ Kakarot DLC 3: Trailer & Storyline

    The new trailer that recently hit the Twitter handle of Dragon Ball suggests that the game will follow a different storyline from the original show. After Goku’s death due to a heart ailment, Android 17 and 18 turn rogue and take over the world as they always wanted to. However, the only surviving warriors, Trunks, and Gohan must team up against the humanoids. Thus, the game will see epic face-offs between Trunks and the Androids.

    Furthermore, the trailer for DLC 3 features an incredible battle scene between the Androids and Gohan. There are some new updates in the moves and strikes that the game offers. In the trailer, Gohan can be seen in both Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan Blue forms. However, we are yet to see what the main hero of the game has in store for us.

    New Screenshots Out!

    Along with the release date and an official trailer, some insider screenshots of the gameplay are also roaming around the internet. The screenshots reveal Vegeta and an epic battle where only incredible blasts are visible. To say that the DBZ Kakarot DLC 3 visuals are amazing will be an understatement. It is for sure that we have never seen such battle sequences in any game or anime before. Thus, it looks like DLC 3 is all set to amaze the fans this year.

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    DBZ Kakarot DLC 3: Release Date

    The official Dragon Ball Games Europe Twitter handle confirmed that the game will be out on June 11, 2021. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. So, set the alarm for the pre-orders because missing out will not be an option.

    So, gamers, are you excited about the upcoming DBZ Kakarot DLC 3: Trunks the Warrior of Hope game? How did you like the new trailer? After getting the game, do share your experiences with us in the comment section below. For more such latest news flashes from the anime gaming world, keep visiting The Anime Daily.