Koei Tecmo and Gust have unveiled new details and a trailer for "Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land," showcasing its revamped combat and synthesis systems. The game follows Yumia Liessfeldt and her companions as they explore the continent of Aladiss, where alchemy is taboo. Players will engage in real-time combat, utilize a new "Resonance Synthesis" system, and build customizable bases. The game is set to release on March 21, 2025, for multiple platforms, with early purchase bonuses available.
Outlaws of Thunder Junction is set to release on MTG Arena, and the article discusses the evaluation philosophy for new cards, highlighting potential impactful cards for Standard and Alchemy. It covers cards that could be added to existing decks, create new decks, or revive abandoned ones, as well as impactful sideboard options. The article provides examples of cards like Duelist of the Mind and The Gitrog for Standard, and Lively Dirge and Honest Rutstein for Alchemy, while also mentioning Legion Extruder and Loot, the Key to Everything. It concludes with a discussion on impactful sideboard options like Rest in Peace and Requisition Raid, and expresses excitement for trying out new brews in both formats.
Machine ethicist Thomas Krendl Gilbert sparked a debate when he referred to today's AI as "alchemy" rather than science, with some agreeing and others disagreeing. Yann LeCun, Meta's chief AI scientist, disagreed with the characterization, arguing that deep learning belongs to engineering science. However, even Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, has referred to deep learning as "alchemy," describing it as a process of refining data into neural networks. Gilbert argues that deep learning is motivated more by metaphors than a clear understanding of intelligence, and that the field is now controlled by builders who have supercharged computational architectures, leading to empirical results that are unmoored from cognitive science. He suggests that the discussion should focus on reimagining intelligence and embracing the mystery rather than strictly framing it as a scientific problem.
Gust, Koei Tecmo, and Akatsuki Games have unveiled the full key art for the upcoming RPG game, Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy & the Liberator of Polar Night. The artwork features the four revealed party members and hints at potential major characters. Set in the kingdom of Lantana, the game follows protagonist Resna on a journey to restore alchemy. Atelier Resleriana is scheduled to release on PC and mobile devices in 2023, with no word on a Western release yet.
Alchemy, often associated with fraud and mysticism, actually played a crucial role in the development of modern science. Alchemists made important discoveries, such as isolating alcohol and synthesizing nitric acid, and developed techniques like distillation and calcination. While their theories were flawed, their empirical investigations laid the foundation for modern chemistry. However, alchemy's reputation suffered due to its association with fraud and secrecy. Despite this, historians argue that alchemists should be recognized for their technical skills and experimental prowess, as many of their methods are still used today.
Magic: The Gathering's Standard format will move to a three-year rotation cycle starting this Fall with Wilds of Eldraine. The change will move Standard away from the two-year rotation cycle that has been used since the format's inception. Wizards of the Coast is rolling out multifaceted plans over the coming months to revitalize Standard, starting with moving the format to a new three-year rotation cycle. Alchemy, the MTG Arena-exclusive rotating format, will not be following tabletop and digital Standard in changing its rotation strategy.
