Himitsu no AiPri: Atsumete! Secret Memories

Hold on to your Nintendo Switch, kids, because Himari Aozora and all of your favorite AiPri pals have arrived with fun and games in store for you!

Himitsu no AiPri: Atsumete! Secret Memories

The world of Himitsu no AiPri has landed on the Nintendo Switch with Himitsu no AiPri: Atsumete! Secret Memories. A game where AiPri fans get the chance to relive iconic AiPri anime moments in the comfort of their homes.

Although this Switch game has nothing in common with the AiPri arcade games, sadly, players can master their favorite AiPri songs such as P.O.P.P.Y by Himari Aozora, シークレット・ドリーム by Mitsuki Hoshikawa, Perfect☆STARs by Quartet STAR, We're The World by Secret Friends∞, GIRA GIRA STAR by Chii Mamiya, and more. What's interesting is that up to four players can play.

Aside from the rhythm game mechanics, you can also enjoy mini-games with your friends such as pose-matching, school clean-up, collecting chicks, and avoiding Principal Victoria's spotlight.

As you progress through the game, you can unlock extras such as character profiles, character designs, AiPri cards, and various extras. Keep on playing to unlock tons of goodies!

While this Switch game is unrelated to the AiPri arcade games, it is still a fun party game for four players that lets you enjoy your love for AiPri. It's a good thing that you've kept your Nintendo Switch for this moment. The secret...is the friends you've made along the way while playing this AiPri game.

Let's Do The News! (December 5, 2024)

                        

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The Philippine National Police will deploy around 8,000 policemen in populated areas in Metro Manila this holiday season.

- The PH Senate makes no preparations for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

- Traslacion 2025 procession route will not change, says Quiapo Church official.

- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approves the creation of 4,000 uniformed positions in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

- French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is ousted in a no-confidence vote as both parties unite to topple the government.

- A manhunt is underway in New York City after the head of US insurance company UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed in what police called a "targeted attack"

- Genesis unveiled its LMDh competitor, the GMR-001. It will be set to race in the 2026 WEC season and the 2027 IMSA SportsCar Series season. The newly-established Genesis Magma Racing named Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani as its drivers for its LMDh project.

- The Dutch Grand Prix will no longer be held at Zandvoort after the F1 2026 season.

- Toyota will end its NHRA drag racing participation after the 2025 season.

- Andy Lally will retire from racing after next month's Rolex 24 Hours in Daytona and become the president of the Trans Am Series.

- Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto Online gets Agents of Sabotage update coming December 10th.

- Seiyuu Ayane Matsuda goes on hiatus due to poor health. Ayane Matsuda recently voiced Ume Hanami from the recently released Gakuen IDOLM@STER app game.

- ADOR files a lawsuit regarding the validity of NewJeans' contracts.

- The Baltimore Ravens have suspended Diontae Johnson for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.

TTFN.

My FM Log: Bowties Are Cool

Update 14 in Forza Motorsport (Xbox Series X|S) showcased two heavy-hitting bowties for grabs; a #77 Beretta Trans Am and the Hennessey Exorcist. Now that I got my hands on these two, let's have a word with them.

Let's begin with the #77 Beretta Trans Am that I won from the American Thunder Tour until the December 25, 2024 deadline.

The #77 Beretta Trans Am was a race car used in the SCCA Trans Am Championship during the 1988 racing season. It was one of the notable entries of that period, driven by Scott Pruett for the Roush Racing team.

Built on a modified Beretta production car chassis, it was powered by a 4.5L V6 engine producing 515HP of power, crucial for the high-speed nature of Trans Am racing. It even featured custom body modifications for improved aerodynamics, including a large rear wing and other race-specific adjustments to improve downforce and handling.

While the #77 Beretta didn't dominate the series, it was a significant entry, with Scott Pruett consistently competing at a high level. The car's performance that year was notable for its reliability and speed, making it a strong contender in many races.

Now, let's get to know about the Hennessey Exorcist, a heavily-tuned Camaro that I won from this update's Open Class Tour until the December 11, 2024 deadline.

Using the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 as its foundation, Hennessey has transformed the ZL1 into a thousand-horsepower sleeper car known as the Demon Slayer.

At first glance, it appears to be a standard ZL1, with most interior and exterior features, including the steering and braking systems, remaining unchanged. However, Hennessey has significantly increased the ZL1's power by enhancing its supercharged 6.2L V8 engine, allowing it to produce an impressive 1,000 horsepower and 883lb-ft of torque. This makes it more powerful than the Challenger Demon and noticeably louder.

Now that I got to know more about these two bowties, let's take a quick drive around Lime Rock Park to prove their worth. Roll the tapes...

As some guy said, "bowties are cool." Do you agree? What do you think of the #77 Beretta Trans Am and the Hennessey Exorcist?

Enjoy your new rides!

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Opposition parties submit motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

 

South Korea's six opposition parties on Wednesday submitted a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over the martial law declaration the previous day.

The six parties - the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, and minor oppositions Rebuilding Korea Party, Reform Party, Jinbo Party, Basic Income Party and Social Democratic Party - plan to put the motion to the plenary session on Thursday, and to put it to the vote on Friday or Saturday.

The main opposition had hinted at such a move hours after opposition parties hinted at proceeding with an immediate impeachment of President Yoon shortly after he agreed to the parliament's request to lift martial law.

A group of over 40 lawmakers from opposition parties declared that the Assembly should impeach Yoon, calling him "the mastermind of a treasonous act of state mismanagement."

Hwang Un-ha, floor leader of the Rebuilding Korea Party, said, "The president committed an act tantamount to treason by mobilizing the military. It is clear that he cannot remain in office even for a moment longer. Therefore, we must urgently pass an impeachment motion."

Hwang urged each party to propose the impeachment motion on Wednesday. Such a motion must be voted on within 24 to 72 hours after its proposal.

"The National Assembly should focus on approving the impeachment as quickly as possible to immediately suspend the president's duties," he said.

Earlier, Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung criticized the martial law declaration as unconstitutional and illegal. Speaking to reporters shortly after a National Assembly resolution demanding the lifting of martial law was voted, he said, "President Yoon’s proclamation of martial law utterly failed to meet the substantive requirements stipulated by the Constitution and the Martial Law Act."

"President Yoon has betrayed the people. His illegal declaration of martial law is null and void. From this moment, Yoon Suk Yeol is no longer the president of the Republic of Korea."

Source: The Korea Herald 

Let's Do The News! (December 4, 2024)

                       

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The PH Bureau of Immigration said there is no indication that former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque left the country.

- The Malacañang Palace has maintained that it will never support the impeachment complaints filed in the House against Vice President Sara Duterte.

- Ships of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), were again bombed with water by the Chinse Coast Guard this morning in Bajo de Masinloc.

- COMELEC will deploy over 100 technical and repair hubs for the 2025 elections.

- BBC will pull its MasterChef Christmas specials after allegations against presenter Gregg Wallace.

- Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies resigns, saying that the "substantial minority" of the party does not support him.

- VISA Asia Pacific acknowledges sales restrictions as payment services sometimes decline purchases to "protect the brand".

- The F1 Academy 2024 season finale will add one extra race following the cancellation of Race 2 of its Qatar leg.

- Iron Dames enters partnership with Porsche Motorsport.

- Perodua showcased its eMO-II Concept, previewing the company's first EV with up to 410km driving range.

- G-Dragon’s new song “HOME SWEET HOME” has been deemed ineligible for KBS broadcast.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (December 3, 2024)

                      

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- In accordance with the provisions of the 1987 Constitution, it is the obligation of the House to act on the impeachment complaint filed against PH Vice President Sara Duterte. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco announced this after accepting the impeachment complaint against VP Sara filed by 16 individuals representing various civil society organizations, religious leaders, sectoral representatives, and families of victims of the tokhang.

- The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability confirmed that it received a document or certification from the Philippine Statistics Authority or PSA that says the name Mary Grace Piattos is not in their records.

- A steam-driven or phreatic eruption occurred at the Taal Volcano towards the southwest at 0558 hours Manila Time - according to the NDRRMC.

- Queen Camilla will miss some parts of the Qatar visit this week due to a lingering viral chest infection.

- French PM Michel Barnier risks no-confidence vote after forcing through budget.

- Esteban Ocon left Alpine after the Qatar race and Jack Doohan will take over his seat in the F1 2024 finale in Abu Dhabi.

- Jaguar showcased its Type 00 Concept, the first to don the controversial new logo, and previews its 2026 4-door electric GT.

Jaguar Type 00 Concept

- The Kiro Race Co's Formula E team announces Dan Tictuma and David Beckmann as drivers days before the start of Season 11.

- The Kagurabachi manga series is getting an anime series at Cygames Pictures, according to reports.

- Actor Park Min Jae dies at the age of 32.

- Gregg Wallace apologizes for "any offence that I caused" after "middle-class women of a certain age" comment.

TTFN.

My FH5 Log: Emira's Horizon Macabre

From cars like the Elan, the Elise, and the Exige, Lotus championed itself by creating sports cars that value dynamics over performance in the name of lightness.

In the age of the new normal, Lotus presented the greatest sports car ever made.

From Forza Horizon 5's Horizon Racing Car Pack comes the Lotus Emira, the last-ever pure ICE-powered Lotus sports car.

So, what's it all about the Emira?

The Lotus Emira is the last-ever pure ICE-powered Lotus sports car that replaces the trio of sports cars such as the Elise, the Exige, and the Evora. With styling inspired by the all-electric Evija, the Emira runs on Lotus' new Sports Car Architecture and comes with two chassis and suspension settings ranging from a comfort-oriented Tour setting and the preferable Sport setting from the optional Lotus Drivers Pack.

The First Edition, seen here, is powered by the same Toyota-sourced 3.5L V6 supercharged engine from the Exige but produces 400hp of power and 430Nm of torque while mated to either a 6-speed MT or AT with the latter capable of hitting 180mph of top speed. Aside from the V6 variant, the entry-level Emira Turbo variant is powered by the 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder sourced from the Mercedes-AMG A45, packing up to 360hp of power.

As I stick with the Emira First Edition specifications, let's find out if the Emira is as good as one of its predecessors, the Exige, around the Emerald Circuit venue. There's the E to that, mind you. Anyway, let's roll the tape.

And now, the results...

Exige - 1m04.164s

Emira - 1m02.830s

Nearly one-and-a-half seconds apart between the Exige and the Emira. I guess Lotus was right about creating the culmination of its sports car lineage.

As the final Lotus sports car to operate solely on internal combustion, the Emira marks a significant moment, especially in today's era of electric vehicles. However, it represents the peak of Lotus' rich sports car heritage, which includes iconic models like the Elan, Elise, and Exige.

Well, I guess that's everything about the Lotus Emira but...the macabre's just begun as I prepared something special for the Emira's hard work in the festival. But first...

What do you think? The Emira's looking sharp in Ren Hazuki's attire...for sentimental reasons.

With Ren Hazuki as her special guest, today's Emira's Horizon Macabre proudly presents...an EventLab presentation by Papi Gamer7597. Hang on, is this what the roads of Mt. Aso look like? It doesn't look like the one from the Kaido Battle games but never mind. Let the macabre begin!

Ain't the Mt. Aso I'm familiar with but the Emira barely performed decently. Well done.

I am incredibly honored to drive the Lotus Emira in Forza Horizon 5. This car represents the pinnacle of Lotus' sports car lineage, and I truly respect its dynamics and performance, which are characteristic of a Lotus.

Thank you, Lotus.