🎉 IT'S HAPPENING! 🎉 #AX2022 is all SOLD OUT! We can't wait to see you all at our return to an in-person event!
— Anime Expo (@AnimeExpo) June 28, 2022
If you missed it, don't worry- you can still experience Anime Expo at AX Lite! pic.twitter.com/LSNDCNraCY
This is it! AX is finally back after two years! Remember to give yourself time to pick up your badge and get verified.
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With July 4th weekend just ahead of us, the fine folks over at Jackbox have made a small pack of some of their best games to get any party started. And, they made it for non-American countries too and you can even turn on non American-centric questions...but, can you really escape America? You can't escape the fun with what they said were slightly improved versions of games already out in other packs.
What games you ask? Quiplash 3, Tee K.O., and Trivia Murder Party 2. Some of the favs from different Jackbox Party Packs. Now, if you already own the games there's not much reason to get this pack. If you've enjoyed them over our lovely Covid lock-down or wanted a let's say easy access favorites pack for a party this weekend, this is perfect.
The games in this pack are all working fine, though they've added auto submit if you don't finish a prompt in time. This is a big deal, as it's been a major problem in many Jackbox games in the past. I remember shouting out numerous times to finish, which is less of a worry now. Auto submit should be standard in all future Jackbox releases.
So, a few friends and I tried it over a weeknight and of course fell back in love with Qui...Trivia Murder
Party 2. The concept of a horror movie where you and your friends are forced to answer trivia by the killer who kidnapped you never gets old. Now, the trivia is random and can be about TV shows to history to really anything. A long the way you and your friends will be uh, downsized and most will become ghosts who still have to play. Only one of you can escape the hotel you've been trapped in.
By the way, the hilarious host, you're maybe murderer and his mini-games always delight when anyone gets a question wrong. He's a murderer with feelings and funny things to say. The mini-games might be deadly, but they add a some thrilling excitement of you being taken out in game. A fun title for those who love horror films or just trivia games...or both.
Not sure, if it's like the updated Tee K.O., but dang you have a lot more colors and shirts to draw whatever comes to mind then the previous version..we think.
Draw a dinosaur. Draw Batman. Draw a dinosaur marrying Batman. Then choose the slogan, "My America", underneath it.
There's no end to whatever weird, in-joke or random nonsense t-shirts are dreamt up by you and the other players. You may only choose the art and slogan you friends created. The more players the stranger the pool of pictures and sayings.Then the battle to death with your votes for shirt supremacy and wearability on weekends.
And, like before, anything can be printed out on a t-shirt you can really wear if you want to after the game following the share functionally after the game. You just got to buy it and have it shipped to you.
We did notice the shirts now appear on the screen of your device, which we were somewhat sure the original couldn't and it's a nice little feature if you've suddenly move into another room or we're looking away from the main screen. A, nice little touch.
How did I earn those crescent moon tears? By making up some funny nonsense. Your prompted to finish sentences or give answers that make the other players vote for what you put down. So, know your audience or just know what will make them laugh. Or just make yourself laugh and look as claymation heads eat points and make nom nom sounds.
Each game in the pack pulls off entertaining folks and bringing some levity to start off your party, it earns its name. As already said an easy buy for those who don't have the games, slightly updated versions of them or want a simpler faster night of fun.
I hope it opens the door for other updated games from previous packs as it doesn't looks like we're getting You Don't Know Jack in the pack due in October. Maybe, an all drawing pack or best of hits collection. Or even a, "Your least liked games at a very cheap price pack." Put Zeeple Dome, Weapons Drawn, Civic Doodle, Monster Seeking Monster & Bidiots all in one game and you got a worst pack.
Other new additions are localization of each game in French, Italian, German, Latin American Spanish, and Castilian Spanish, which wasn't that big a deal for my friends and me, but is nice for those who speak other languages.
Some more settings are added too like content filtration, moderation, closed captioning for dealing with audiences over Twitch or just maybe people who can't hear the game if too many people are talking.
Looking forward to this one going onto multiple platforms."RPG Time: The Legend of Wright will be releasing on Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®4 on August 18, 2022 with pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch™ through the Nintendo eShop starting today. Fans can also look forward to a Steam® release on September 13, 2022. Aniplex of America also revealed that attendees of Anime Expo in Los Angeles will be able to demo the PlayStation®4 version during the July 1-4 convention dates at the company’s Entertainment Hall booth."
With AX in town and it being 4th of July weekend it's gonna be busy. We don't want anyone missing out on this one. For the first time ever, the Famicase Exhibition is in LA and well, the US of A.
CAPSULE CORNER is honored to present the MY FAMICASE EXHIBITION by METEOR.Started by METEOR, a gallery in Tokyo, Japan, the MY FAMICASE EXHIBITION utilizes the classic Famicom cartridge as the canvas for original “dream” Famicom cartridge designs.253 original cartridge designs will be on display from artists, illustrators, designers and creators from over 29 countries!This year (2022) marks the 18th anniversary of the MY FAMICASE EXHIBITION and the first time it will be on display in the USA.Visitors of MY FAMICASE EXHIBITION - LA will have an opportunity to cast their vote for USA’s favorite Famicom design as is tradition in the Japanese exhibit.
This month we look at a wellness trend packed with nutrients and adaptogens, but what other magic can the fungi offer? Can fungi be the solution to rebuilding the soil ecosystem? How can the chemical compound psilocybin, a fungi extract, be used to treat depression and anxiety disorders? What are other clinical applications for psilocybin? What other benefits can fungi bring in everyday life? With guest Dr. Charles Grob, Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine. Moderated by Dr. Yewande Pearse.
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Friday and Sunday 1-Day Badges are SOLD OUT! Can’t attend? Don’t worry, you still can experience AX at Anime Expo Lite. pic.twitter.com/U6Xu12B1Mu
— Anime Expo (@AnimeExpo) June 28, 2022
The only day not sold out so far is Monday and it's kind of a half-day.
SG5, short for Sailor Guardians 5, is the first-ever music group officially in collaboration with one of Japan’s most renowned IPs, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon.
— Anime Expo (@AnimeExpo) June 27, 2022
Come see SG5’s first performance in Los Angeles at #AX2022! pic.twitter.com/9ah7Xit0Dr
Update: Here's everything going on with Crunchyroll
"There will also be Aoashi and Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 2 character photo frame cards, as well as a That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime stress ball and some awesome prize packs up for grabs. Stick around for a photo with The Rising of the Shield Hero characters Naofumi, Raphtalia and a massive 10-foot-tall Filo; try out the latest Crunchyroll Games titles; and behold an awesome gallery of shikishi (autographed art boards) featuring the work of over 40 artists.
For all your merch needs, Booth 1600 has you covered with over 30
collector-worthy products and apparel, including exclusives like the
driving school outfit Piccolo from Dragon Ball Z. "
Giveaways
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
Play the game demo to receive a free exclusive Mega Mix+ lanyard. Then, enter in an on-site giveaway for your chance to win a custom Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ CyberPower PC rig.
Shin Megami Tensei V
Ten attendees that enter our on-site giveaway will have the chance to win a Nahobino plushie. All entrants will receive a coupon code to Shop ATLUS.
Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage
Stop by our Anime Expo book to receive a free mystery character pin. If 390 photos are posted at the Anime Expo booth with the #JumboMiku hashtag, and if we receive a total of 3900 likes and retweets on official #Jumbo Miku posts, the team will give out 500 crystals during the July livestream.
Merch
ATLUS merchandise
The booth at Anime Expo will have exciting merchandise to celebrate Persona’s 25th anniversary, alongside merchandise for other fan-favorite ATLUS titles. You can view the merch menu here.
Phantasy Star Online merchandise
Stop by the booth to purchase the Anime Expo 2022 exclusive shirt and steel badges. Along with merchandise, we’ll also have design sketches and figures on display at the booth. We'll also be giving out NGS item codes as an attendee bonus!
Events
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the iconic JRPG Series Persona at the Persona 25th Midnight Masquerade, sponsored by Atlus! Get ready to dance all night with Persona-themed sets by DJs Hingsing, SAMMI SOSA, and Alex Kade, or relax in style with the Velvet Room inspired photo opportunity and a special themed drink menu.
Collaborations
ATLUS x Shake Ramen Food Trucks
Head over to the Shake Ramen food trucks in West Hall B, Shake Ramen and Shake Yaki, to receive one mystery can badge with your order! Collect all seven Persona series protagonists at Shake Ramen, and six Soul Hackers 2 characters at Shake Yaki!
Okamoto Kitchen x Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
Along with Okamoto Kitchen staples, Okamoto Kitchen will offer limited-time menu items including Mega Mixed Mocktail and Miku’s Mix-It-Up Bento Box. Each order comes with an exclusive Project DIVA Mega Mix+ coaster while supplies last.
