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We’re sad to report that Atsuko Tanaka, the Japanese voice actor for Bayonetta, has passed away at the age of 61. Her son confirmed the death, and said that it was due to an “undisclosed illness” that she’s been fighting for the better part of the year.

Atsuko Tanaka, the Japanese voice actor for Bayonetta, has passed away

Legendary voice actress Atsuko Tanaka has died at age 61. News of the star’s passing comes from her son and fellow voice actor, Hikaru Tanaka, who made an announcement on X/Twitter. In a message (translated by Anime Corner), he says his mother “peacefully passed away” today, August 20, after battling an unnamed illness for more than a year. Hikaru did not disclose what the illness was but says his mother fought with “grace, humor, and strength.”

Ghost in the Shell and Bayonetta Voice Actress Atsuko Tanaka Dies at 61

The Pokémon TV app and website shut down in March of this year, making it a bit more difficult for fans to catch all the episodes of the Pokémon anime series. The good news is that those dark days will soon be at an end. Canadian production company WildBrain has announced that they have secured the rights to launch a new Pokémon streaming channel of their very own.

New Pokémon anime streaming channel announced, will be free with ads

REYNATIS has been updated to Version 1.04 on Nintendo Switch (in Japan). Check out the full patch notes for this update below. The following changes were made to improve the gameplay experience:. Adjusted the projectile attacks of M.E.A. members and Guild Members (Increased the interval between shots, adjusted the number...

REYNATIS updated to Ver. 1.04

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

Good Smile Company has announced that their Pop Up Parade figure of Haru “Noir” Okumura from Persona 5 will see release in Q3 2025, and pre-orders are live right now for $32. POP UP PARADE is a series of figures that are easy to collect with affordable prices...

Good Smile Company releasing Peronsa 5 "Noir" Pop-Up Parade figure in Q3 2025

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Jim Nabors refused to fire co-star Frank Sutton and then CBS cancelled his TV variety show. Here's what happened. The Jim Nabors Hourwas broadcast on CBS from 1969 to 1971, following Nabors' decision to end his hit sitcom Gomer Pyle - USMC (CBS, 1964-1969).

Jim Nabors Refused to Fire Co-Star Frank Sutton and Then CBS Cancelled His TV Variety Show

The sun is setting on summer but fun is just getting started with a cornucopia of new plushes and decor options for Palians to further beautify their homes! These will all be part of the Palia “Sunset Soirée” update, which arrives on August 27th, 2024. Here’s a...

Palia "Sunset Soirée" update coming Aug. 27th, 2024

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

The LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ sets were officially revealed at gamescom, an annual trade show for gamers held in Cologne, alongside three new LEGO® Animal Crossing™ sets. Today at gamescom, the LEGO Group revealed six never-before-seen LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart™ sets, bringing Nintendo’s...

LEGO Reveals First-Ever LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Sets, Plus New Animal Crossing Sets

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Nobuo Uematsu is easily on the shortlist for best game composers of all-time. His contributions to the industry are immeasurable, and soon fans will be able to see the man himself perform in concert. “Nobuo Uematsu con TIKI SHOW,” a series of concert events featuring the man himself, have been...

Nobuo Uematsu con TIKI SHOW concert series announced for Japan

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Earlier this week, Nintendo shared a special 10-minute Nintendo Direct, hosted by Shigeru Miyamoto, that was all about the Nintendo Museum. We got to see Miyamoto walk through the museum, describe the different exhibits, showcase the floor attractions and more. Turns out he wasn’t the only Nintendo bigwig to get a sneak peek.

Masahiro Sakurai has already toured the Nintendo Museum

My Nintendo has once again updated with some exclusive merch, and this time the item is geared towards the Splatoon 3 superfans out there. Get extra festive with the Splatoon 3 Grand Festival Wristband! Let it be a lovely memento of your time at the festival,or wear it during your battles for that authentic festival vibe. This physical reward is available while supplies last.

Splatoon 3 Grand Festival Wristband available via My Nintendo

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Director(s) – Francois Simard (Wake Up, Summer of 84), Anouk Whissell (Red Head Red Dead, Turbo Kid), and Yoann-Karl Whissell (Total Fury, Ninja Eliminator 3: Guardian of the Dragon Medallion) Starring – Alexandre Nachi (Death of a Ladies Man, Snow Angel), Derek Johns (The Boys, The Umbrella Academy), and...

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Indie developer Plane Toast, in collaboration with indie publisher Dear Villagers, recently announced Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure set in a beautifully crafted, Sci-Fi Provence-like world called Cigalo. Launching in 2024 on Switch, Caravan SandWitch invites players to embark on a heartfelt journey unveiling the mysteries of Cigalo to find their missing sister. Today brings us a new trailer that locks in a Sept. 12th, 2024 release date, and you can watch it above.

Caravan SandWitch gets a new trailer, game launches Sept. 12th, 2024

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GN Expansion Pak: The Can't-Miss Anime of 2024 (so far)

Welcome to GoNintendo Expansion Pak! Every Friday we’re going to have a feature that goes beyond the world of Nintendo. That could mean an article concerning...

GN Expansion Pak: The Can't-Miss Anime of 2024 (so far)

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