Publisher Square Enix [5,003 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/companies/square-enix”>Square Enix and developers Game Studio [8 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/companies/game-studio”>Game Studio and KAI GRAPHICS [2 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/companies/kai-graphics”>KAI GRAPHICS premiered live gameplay of Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai [5 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/games/infinity-strash-dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai”>Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai during the Dragon Quest [37 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/series/dragon-quest”>Dragon Quest The Adventure [506 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/genres/adventure”>Adventure of Dai stage event at Tokyo Game Show 2022.
Square Enix also shared the following new information:
■ Game Modes
In Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai, there are two modes: “Story Mode,” in which players can enjoy the story of the Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai TV anime, and the original dungeon “Temple of Memories,” in which different enemies and stage mechanics appear each time you play.
Story Mode
Story Mode lets players experience the story of the Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai TV anime up until the “Battle of Sovereign Rock Castle.” Run through fields while controlling Avan’s disciples Dai, Popp, Maam, and Hyunckel, and fight in thrilling battles against mighty bosses. There are also numerous CG movies reminiscent of anime scenes. Set out on an adventure with Dai and friends!
Temple of Memories
Temple of Memories is an original, layered dungeon in which different enemies and stage mechanics appear each time you play. The various “choices” you make are the key to clearing this dungeon, and depending on those choices, your characters’ abilities may be strengthened, or encounter a powerful enemy…
■ Original Growth System: Bond Memories
As you progress on your adventure, you will be able to botain items called “Bond Memories.” Each character can be equipped with Bond Memories, which will increase their various stats such as attack power or HP according to the equipped Memory. When you first acquire a Bond Memory, a one-shot scene of that memory from the original comic will play out.
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai is in development for PS5 [3,489 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/platforms/playstation/ps5″>PlayStation 5, PS4 [23,971 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/platforms/playstation/ps4″>PlayStation 4, Switch [12,298 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/platforms/nintendo/switch”>Switch, and PC [16,028 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/platforms/pc”>PC via Steam. A release date has yet to be announced, but it will launch simultaneously worldwide.
Watch the footage below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai Gameplay
Celsius (CEL) has repaid a substantial amount of its outstanding debt to Maker (MKR) protocol since the beginning of the month, signaling that the troubled crypto lending platform was trying to stave off a complete collapse amid credible rumors of insolvency.
Since July 1, Celsius has repaid $142.8 million worth of Dai (DAI) stablecoins across four separate transactions, according to data from DeFi Explorer. The crypto lender still has $82 million in outstanding debt owed to Maker. Out of $1.8 billion in lifetime investments, the firm’s losses currently stand at $667.2 million.
With the loan repayments, Celsius’ liquidation price on its Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) loan has dropped to $4,966.99 Bitcoin (BTC). The liquidation price reportedly fell by nearly half since Celsius posted a $64 million DAI payment on July 4, mere hours after it paid $50 million in DAI.
JUST IN: Celsius Network has paid off another $50 million towards its #Bitcoin loan. Their liquidation price has dropped to $8,840.
— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) July 4, 2022
Celsius is among several crypto blue-chip companies on the brink of insolvency after extreme market conditions triggered historic losses across multiple positions. The firm paused withdrawals in mid-June due to extreme market conditions and later brought on new legal counsel to advise on restructuring. Reports that United States mega-bank Goldman Sachs was looking to acquire Celsius’ assets soon surfaced.
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Despite liquidity issues and signs of an imminent collapse in its business, Celsius was reportedly still paying rewards as of last week. Although Celsius users were still receiving rewards, they were unable to withdraw them due to liquidity constraints.
Square Enix [4,809 articles]” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/companies/square-enix”>Square Enix premiered three minutes of gameplay for Infinity Strash – Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai” href=”https://www.gematsu.com/games/infinity-strash-dragon-quest-the-adventure-of-dai”>Infinity Strash – Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai during its “Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai” Game Project Winter 2021 Special” live stream at Jump Festa 2022, as well as confirmed that it has been delayed from 2021 to an undecided release window. A new release date will be announced at a later time.
According to Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai game project general producer Ryutaro Ichimura, users expressed various feedback when the game was first announced in May 2020, including “Why not try a little harder on the graphics?” and “You’re releasing it like this?” With that feedback in mind, the development team came to the conclusion that unless they improved the quality of the game, they would not be able to meet expectations, and so the game underwent a major redesign. Particularly, significant improvements have been made to the graphics.
Platforms for Infinity Strash – Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai have yet to be announced.
Square Enix will release DeNA-developed team action RPG Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai: A Hero’s Bonds for iOS and Android in the west, the publisher announced. Pre-registration is available now for Android via Google Play.
Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai: A Hero’s Bonds was first announced in May 2020 in Japan, where it is known as Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai: Tamashii no Kizuna and planned for release sometime in 2021.
Square Enix will host an Android closed beta test for the west from April 7 to 15. Registration is available now until April 4.
Here is an overview of the game, via its official website:
Story
Fight on, Disciples of Avan!
In a world tormented by the forces of evil, a swordsman and his companions set out to defeat Hadlar, the Dark Lord. It has been many years now since The Hero restored peace to the land…
On an isolated island in the southern seas, a boy named Dai lives among monsters, yearning to become a hero himself someday. However, everything changes when the Dark Lord is revived.
With another crisis facing the world, Dai makes a promise to his mentor, encounters new friends, and slowly learns about his own inescapable fate… This is the beginning of Dai’s adventure, and his quest to become a true hero!
Characters
Dai – Washed ashore on Dermline Island as a baby, Dai was raised by the lump shaman Brass. More recently his latent talents have flourished under the tutelage of Avan, the hero who once saved the world from Hadlar.
Popp – An admirer of the hero Avan, Popp became his apprentice to train as a mage. He gets carried away easily and has a tendency to run away when things get tough, but he also has a compassionate side.
Maam – She defends her hometown of Nayle with the magic bullet gun given to her by the hero Avan. Maam is a strong-willed girl who means business, but she’s full of kindness on the inside.
Avan – This former hero serves as a mentor to Dai and his friends. In the past, he defeated the Dark Lord and saved the world. Despite his mischievous side, he has an unshakeable will, and is a kind teacher.
Crocodine – The commander of the Dark Army’s Furfang Legion, a contingent of vicious monsters. Bold and proud, he has no fear of death on the battlefield.
Hyunckel – The commander of the Dark Army’s Undead Legion,a corps of warriors who have transcended death itself. He fights with the Dark Armor Blade, which can repel offensive spells cast its way Although he was Avan’s first disciple, he harbors a deep-seated resentment toward his former master.
Hadlar – Once known as the Dark Lord, his army of monsters was strong enough to threaten the entire world. Some time after being defeated by Avan, he was revived by Vearn, the Dark King.
Two Worlds
Travel between two worlds, forge bonds with your friends, and fight!
A Classic Story: Dragon Tracks – The Dragon Tracks storyline follows the story of the original Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai series. Complete quests to add familiar characters to your team!
A Fresh Adventure: Bonding Journey – The Bonding Journey is an all-new story written under the supervision of Riku Sanjo! It is set in the mysterious world of Milladosia, which bears a striking resemblance to the world seen in The Adventure of Dai. Pinky the pink Dracky (design by Koji Inada) guides our hero. Pinky is a bit clumsy, which often causes some problems…
The star of the story is you—the Luminary Leader! – Join Dai and his friends as you fight to protect the two worlds and the many bonds that unite their inhabitants! You can change your hairstyle, face, gender, and more! Customize your character and adventure in style!
Change vocations and gain the upper hand! – As the Luminary Leader, you can switch to a variety of vocations such as warrior, martial artist, mage, and more! Choose the one that suits your play style the best!
Battle
Push forward with your allies in dynamic three-lane battles! – Engage in dynamic, intuitive three-lane battles! Unleash powerful attacks as you enjoy simple yet deep gameplay! Play co-op multiplayer with up to three players and conquer your enemies!
Gameplay
Boost your equipment and skills and take on new quests! – Strengthen weapons, armor, and characters’ skills and abilities. Complete quests, power up, and take on fierce foes!
Strengthen your allies with the Bonding Halo system! – Get closer to your allies by adventuring together! When a character’s Friendship Level is raised, they get even stronger, and you’ll also unlock special scenes with them! Bolster your bonds and grow together as a team!
Watch a teaser trailer below.
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Germany’s Daimler AG
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the company behind well-known auto brands such as Mercedes Benz and truck and bus makers Freightliner and Thomas Built, said Wednesday it plans to split into two standalone companies, spinning off Daimler Truck, which will focus on electric vehicles and self-driving. The other part of the business will be renamed Mercedes-Benz “at the appropriate time,” the company said, and aim to be the “world’s preeminent luxury car business, committed to leading in electric drive and car software,” it said. Daimler Truck “will accelerate its path towards zero emissions as the world’s largest truck and bus producer and technology leader,” Daimler said. The company’s board will start preparing for listing Daimler Truck on the Frankfurt stock exchange, with the intention that “a significant majority stake in Daimler Truck will be distributed to Daimler shareholders,” it said. The two sides of the business “will be able to operate most effectively as independent entities, equipped with strong net liquidity and free from the constraints of a conglomerate structure,” said Ola Källenius, chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler and Mercedes-Benz, in a statement. Daimler stock rose 7% after the news. Analysts at RBC Capital said later Wednesday they “applaud” the decision to list a majority stake in Daimler Trucks as “this is key in getting a proper valuation.” Future financial disclosures by Daimler Trucks could include region-specific detail, which Wall Street would welcome, the analysts said.
