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Microsoft's Xbox lead Phil Spencer discussed the most-requested franchise revivals, including Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon, Crimson Skies, and MechAssault, highlighting the potential for remakes or sequels, especially for Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon, amid licensing complexities for others.
The blue dragon, a tiny sea slug found in tropical and subtropical waters, has a striking appearance and a unique lifestyle. It feeds on venomous creatures such as Portuguese men o'war and stores their stinging cells for self-defense. Its ability to release these cells all at once makes it dangerous to swimmers and beachgoers. Additionally, as hermaphrodites, they have both male and female reproductive organs and lay strings of eggs that hatch in a few days.
In honor of the late legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball and Blue Dragon, Microsoft has released a dynamic Xbox background featuring the Blue Dragon game art. The gesture pays tribute to Toriyama's impact on the gaming industry and his collaboration with Hironobu Sakaguchi on the Xbox-exclusive RPG. The release of the background serves as a heartfelt recognition of Toriyama's profound influence and contributions to the world of gaming.
Researchers warn beachgoers in Texas about the presence of blue dragons, a bright blue and silver sea slug that can deliver a painful sting, as they blow ashore with southeast winds during the spring. These tiny creatures feed on toxins from jellyfish-like organisms and their habitat is expanding, possibly due to climate change. Touching them can result in intense pain lasting up to three hours, and beach visitors are advised to avoid contact and seek medical attention if stung.
Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of the Dragon Ball franchise, played a crucial role in helping Xbox capture the Japanese audience with the game Blue Dragon, designed by Toriyama and developed by Mistwalker and Artoon. Despite being an Xbox 360 exclusive, the game showcased Toriyama's iconic character designs and nostalgic appeal, contributing to its initial success and subsequent adaptations. This partnership between Xbox and Japanese developers highlights the influence and widespread popularity of Toriyama's art style in the gaming industry.
Scientists in Japan have discovered the near-complete remains of a 72 million-year-old sea monster, named "blue dragon," that belonged to a new species of mosasaur. The fossils, the most complete ever found in Japan and the northwest Pacific, reveal an unusual body plan with large rear flippers and a dorsal fin, setting it apart from other mosasaurs. The creature, about the size of a great white shark, challenges our understanding of how mosasaurs swam and hunted, and highlights the diversity of these apex marine predators that lived during the Cretaceous period.
Researchers have discovered the fossil of a giant mosasaur, named Wakayama Soryu or "Blue Dragon," that roamed the Pacific seas 72 million years ago. The nearly complete skeleton, found in Japan's Wakayama Prefecture, is the most extensive mosasaur specimen ever found in the region. The apex predator had unique features, including a crocodile-like head, enormous paddle-shaped flippers, and a dorsal fin similar to a great white shark. Its large front and rear fins suggest different functions, challenging our understanding of how mosasaurs swam.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed that players can expect more Microsoft-published games from Japanese developers, mentioning titles like Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey as examples. He also hinted at upcoming projects with Japanese teams and expressed plans to visit Hideo Kojima to discuss their collaboration. However, details on Kojima's project remain scarce, as he is focusing on realizing his innovative vision away from the spotlight.