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The First Descendant Receives Notable Gameplay Enhancement The much-lauded game The First Descendant is set to undergo a graphical upgrade, a development confirmed by a Nexon representative. Known for its dynamic characters and varying gameplay, the free-to-play game invites players to embark on an adrenaline-fueled mission to save humanity. Characters leap, collect loot, and engage in combat to fulfill their objectives, with each character offering a unique style and aesthetic appeal. Realistic Body Movements to Uplift the Gaming Experience Nexon is set to implement a game-changing feature known as 'jiggle physics', which is intended to introduce more realistic body movements into gameplay. Videogamer has claimed that TFD_PD_Lee, Nexon's spokesperson, has made a statement on Discord confirming the addition of the eschewed feature. Although no exact timing was given for the launch, the launch of Season 2 on December 5, featuring new characters, could provide the perfect opportunity for its introduction. Flexible Gameplay: The Choice to Toggle Realistic Movements While realistic body movements can enhance a game’s visual experience, not all players favor or are comfortable with this feature. As a solution to this divide among their audience, Nexon has decided to provide an option to toggle 'jiggle physics' on or off, based on individual player preference. By offering this flexibility, the game developers aim to uphold player comfort and satisfaction. The introduction of this toggle feature is seen as an appropriate response since the game initially launched without 'jiggle physics'.

Peach John and Bandai are set to launch pre-orders for a second collection of Sailor Moon lingerie, including a “Sailor Moon Narikiri/Costume Bra Set,” Princess Serenity and Black Lady dress negligee, and Inner Senshi school uniform pajamas.

Vatican Anime Mascot Embroiled in AI-Generated Controversy The Catholic Church has faced an unexpected scandal following the malicious use of AI technology to create explicit renderings of its anime-style mascot, Luce. From Cultural Ambassador to Controversial Figure The Vatican announced the creation of the mascot Luce as part of its exciting agenda for the upcoming jubilee year and Expo 2025 set to be held in Osaka, Japan. The strategy was aimed at attracting younger audiences, employing popular Italian artist Simone Legno to create the anime-inspired character. The intention was to make a positive, youthful, and relatable figure, however, it swiftly spiraled out of control when explicit, pornographic images of Luce were circulated online, particularly on AI platforms like Civitai. A Dark Twist to a Wholesome Initiative Though Luce was designed to be a charming anime character representing a wholesome image, AI users took advantage of the open nature of platforms like Civitai to create and share explicit content featuring the character. User-generated model pages became hotspots for sharing these images, leading to larger and larger audiences getting access to inappropriate content. In fact, some users on Civitai appear to be encouraging this, with one stating, "If you came here for what everyone else came here for, then you won't be disappointed," while another ominously stated, "Lord forgive me for what I am about to do." Disturbing Content and an Awaiting Response The nature of the AI-generated images spans from nudity to full-blown pornography, with some even featuring questionable and disturbing themes. This scandal, a clear breach of the original intent for Luce, has stirred up major controversy, but the Vatican remains silent on the issue. A public statement addressing the situation has yet to be issued.

Japanese Publisher PCR Distributing Initiates Legal Action Against nHentai Piracy Site Japanese publishing firms are intensifying their fight against online piracy. In a notable development, publisher PCR Distributing has turned to legal recourse against the notorious piracy website, nHentai. A significant portion of PCR Distributing's adult content has been available on nHentai, provided for free. The piracy site's influence is impressive, with reports standing at 80 million visitors in the month of June alone. The unfolding judicial drama has been marked by a claim from nHentai that PCR Distributing had sought a mutually beneficial arrangement that included the acquisition of banner space on the site. Evidence Exposed By nHentai's Legal Team In a counter-argument that raises eyebrows, the legal team at nHentai has brought to light a couple of emails they attest originate from PCR Distributing's personnel. A notable mention from these emails, dated 2020, suggests a tolerant stance towards piracy, acknowledging the role it plays in the creation of a market for anime or manga in the West. The sender expresses indifference towards initiating legal battles against piracy sites. Alleged Interest in Banner Space and Doubt Over Authenticity of Emails The contentious emails also indicated a desire to secure banner advertising space on nHentai. According to the mentioned correspondence, the banners would be non-intrusive and primarily serve fans who wish to possess physical, uncensored, and English translations of their preferred doujinshi. PCR Distributing's legal representatives, however, have expressed skepticism about the authenticity of these alleged emails. They stated that these emails, even if authentic, do not confer a license or consent to utilize their client's copyright-protected contents. Multiple DMCA Notices Disregarded by nHentai Adding fuel to the ongoing legal tussle, PCR Distributing's lawyers reported that nHentai has received several Digital Millennium Copyright Act notices since 2020. However, they claim that the piracy site has chosen to ignore these notices, further bolstering their client’s position against nHentai.