India and Japan to Host Anime Event Showcasing Japanese Pop Culture in New Delhi
India and Japan will co-host Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!! at Pacific Mall, New Delhi, from September 28-29, 2024. The event, supported by both governments, will feature anime, manga, games, cosplay, and Japanese intellectual properties (IPs). Film screenings, including fan favorites like Your Name and Godzilla Minus One, are set alongside cosplay contests, Japanese cuisine stalls, and exclusive merchandise booths. This collaborative effort between the public and private sectors aims to highlight Japanese pop culture, and entry is free for all attendees. More information is available on the event’s .
Sony Unveils PlayStation 5 Pro, Launching November with Enhanced Graphics and AI Features
Sony has the long-awaited PlayStation 5 Pro, set to launch on November 7, 2024, for $699.99. The Pro model, introduced by lead architect Mark Cerny, boasts a larger GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI-driven upscaling for enhanced graphics performance at 60 frames per second. It will be a digital-only console, with an optional attachable disc drive for $79.99. Additional features include Wi-Fi 7, VRR, 8K resolution support, and a 2TB SSD. Developers are already optimizing titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows for the PS5 Pro’s improved capabilities.
Netflix Games Surpass 210 Million Downloads
Netflix games have surpassed 210 million downloads, according to a new report from via . Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto franchise continues to lead, with GTA: San Andreas racking up 25.2 million downloads, followed by GTA: Vice City and GTA 3 with 7.8 million and 3.6 million downloads, respectively. Storyteller from Annapurna and Spongebob: Get Cooking from Tilting Point took second and third place with 15 million and 10.7 million downloads. Over the past month, GTA: San Andreas remained Netflix’s top performer, with over one million downloads in the last 30 days alone.
Apple Reveals 2025 Release Window for Tencent’s Honor of Kings: World at iPhone 16 Launch
At the iPhone 16 launch event, Apple surprised attendees by , Tencent’s upcoming open-world RPG. The reveal came after nearly a year of silence from the game’s social media channels. Set for a 2025 global release, Honor of Kings: World will be optimized for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, showcasing advanced graphics powered by the A18 chip. Apple emphasized the game’s “ultra graphics mode,” highlighting enhanced visuals, lighting effects, and expanded viewing distance.
