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Hideo Kojima rang in 2022 by revealing that he will be starting work on an unnamed and unspecified “radical project.”

The Kojima Productions founder took to Twitter to confirm the news, writing, “This year, I’m going to start a new work in earnest, and move to the next level of experimentation with a radical project. I’m also hoping to get the video team going. And I may start doing something like a radio project?”

The so-called “radical project” cannot be confirmed as a video game title as Kojima Productions launched a new film, TV and music division in November 2021, but Kojima did previously tease that he is working on two new games. Death Strandingstar Norman Reedus also revealed in August 2021 that a sequel is currently in negotiations, possibly meaning that Kojima Productions will have a busy year ahead.

Stay tuned for more info on Kojima’s “radical project.”

Elsewhere in gaming, SEGA is giving away the “world’s fastest PC.”

Italian shoemaker Jacopo De Carli has teamed up with Clarks Originals to release two loaded takes on the high-top Wallabees.

The first pair features beige nubuck uppers with multicolored paint splatter on the toebox, and an assortment of Wallabees fabric tags threaded along the lateral and rear. The tags are from previous Clarks releases and feature a variety of materials and branding including that of Clark’s previous collaborations with Barneys, Supreme, GORE-TEX, and OVO. A triangular pouch is placed on the tongue section and a stacked gum sole unit rests below.

The second pair features an algae-like paint job across the suede uppers with thick green, yellow, and black shoelace bundles attached to the upper eyelet. A fabric pouch rests above the laces, and a classic gum outsole below completes the look.

The custom pairs are now being given away to Clarks Originals’ Instagram followers based in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions can be found in the IG post found below.

In commemoration of publisher Shogakukan’s 100th Anniversary, Rumiko Takashi‘s comedic manga Urusei Yatsura is slated for a brand new anime debut this year since its first adaptation directed by Ghost in the Shell‘s director Mamoru Oshii in the 1980s.

Urusei Yatsura follows the story of the alien Princess Lum and human Ataru Moroboshi after Lum misinterprets Ataru’s proposal meant for his girlfriend, Shinobu Miyake. Along with the teased visuals of the main characters, their voice casts have been revealed to be Sumire Uesaka, who voiced Nagatoro in DON’T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO, and Hiroshi Kamiya, who voiced Levi in Attack on Titan.

Produced by David Production with notable works such as Jojo’s Bizarre Adventureand Fire Force, the new series is directed by Hideya Takahashi and Yasuhiro Kimura, who previously worked on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind. Joining the jam-packed production team are The Aquatope on White Sand‘s screenwriter Yuko Kakihara and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!‘s character designer Naoyuki Asano.

Stay tuned for more on the premiere of the new anime adaptation of Urusei Yatsura.

In case you missed it, new Easter eggs are found in 1988 Akira animated film.A month after dropping the first teaser for the Ultraman anime’s second season, Netflix and Tsuburaya Productions have now unveiled the series’ new key art along with the announcement of its release window.

For fans of the action-packed anime, Ultraman season two will finally arrive on Netflix in April 2022, exactly three years since the first season’s debut back in 2019.

While most details revolving around the new season are still being kept under wraps, we do know from promotional material that many more Ultraman characters will be joining the mech suit team come April, including Jack, Taro and Zoffy to form the legendary Ultra 6 Brothers. The announcements also revealed that a new Alien Pedanto will be introduced in the upcoming season, with Jujutsu Kaisen and Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway veteran Junichi Suwabe voicing for him. Tatsuhisa Suzuki, who was originally slated to voice act for Ultraman Taro, has also stepped down from the role after he announced a hiatus from “all entertainment industry activities,” passing on the mantle to Tomoaki Maeno.

Despite revealing a release window, there’s yet to be a price launch date for UltramanSeason 2, so fans of the first season should stay tuned for more updates to come.

Supreme x Nike Unveil Colorful SB Air Force 2 Collaboration

Supreme has teamed up with Nike for its third footwear collection this year. The duo updated the Nike SB Air Force 2 — a favorite among skaters around the world.
The model arrives in orange, cerulean blue, yellow and a dark brown. The Supreme logo is tagged in white on the insoles offset by the brand’s traditional red hue. Each pair is constructed from a lustrous leather with a perforated patent leather quarter panel beneath the Swoosh. The “World Famous” stamp placed on the heel of each shoe adds the perfect finishing touch.
This quartet is set to release at Supreme’s web store on September 7 and at its New York, Los Angeles, London and Paris locations. Japan will receive its stock shortly after on September 9. The collaboration will retail for $98 USD.

'Samurai Jack' Returns With a Trailer for Its Fifth Season

                             

After months of waiting, we finally get to see the trailer for the long-awaited fifth season of Samurai Jack. After being announced in 2015, creator Genndy Tartakovsky and his team have revamped the Emmy Award-winning series about the time traveling samurai. It has been reported that the new series will have a darker tone, as it has been 50 years since we last saw Samurai Jack and as a side effect of time travelling, he’s unable to age and has been cursed to roam for all of eternity. Catch the fifth season premiere of Samurai Jack March 11 at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim.

A 1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Gets Restored

Lamborghini specialists in Modena have restored a vintage 1972 version of the Lamborghini Miura P400 SV, presenting a sleek and impressive design both inside and out. The supercar was produced by the Italian automaker between the years of 1966 and 1973, and was known to be the fastest production road car available at the time. The “SV” version is perhaps the finest example of the Miura, short for “Spinto Veloce.” With improved suspension for handling, wider bodywork in the rear and revised cam timing to its 385-horsepower V-12 engine, the modded two-seater can be driven easily in lower RPMs. The updated version also comes dressed with smooth black leather for the interior, followed by signature branding throughout. Many of the people who handled the restoration are former Lamborghini employees themselves, which explains the level of detail provided in this rendition.

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Greats “The Royale Natural" High

Brooklyn sneaker brand Greats takes to the web to premiere ”The Royale Natural” High sneaker. Crafted in the world famous “Shoe Valley” of Civitanova in Italy, its distinguishing feature is the use of “in the crust” goat leather, meaning that it has been tanned but not finished, offering such benefits as a desirable natural coloring and the potential to age into a unique patina with frequent wear. In addition to the goat leather upper, the Royale Natural is built with a Margom sole, lined with full-grain vegetable tanned Vachetta leather and finished with waxed cotton laces. Available in High and Chukka models, the Royale Natural will have a limited release of 100 pairs per model on December 23 at the brand’s website.

ARCHT One Speaker

New audio company ARCHT strives to be the top architects of sound by focusing on the symbiotic relationship between both function and design. Its first launch debuts the ARCHT One Speaker, which has patented Sound Array technology that spreads loud, clean audio throughout all directions in its surrounding space, and to which is homogeneous to that of a large multi-speaker system. A sleek black appearance and curved elliptical shape gives the ARCHT One an elegant aesthetic, especially compared to sound systems in the market. This wireless speaker’s handling enables easy control as it comes with an affiliated app that works on smartphones and laptops alike, it’s compatible with Bluetooth and Airplay, and can also stream music directly via its USB port. The imminence of home technology that encompasses both high performance quality and appealing display is upon us. You can pre-order the ARCHT One Speaker here for $599 USD.

A First Look at the Star Wars x adidas Originals Kid's Top Ten Hi "Yoda"

Continuing their slew of decorative sneakers and apparel releases, adidas and LucasArts have once again teamed up to produce the newest addition to the Star Wars x adidas Originals sneaker dubbed the Top Ten Hi “Yoda.” Exclusively made in kid’s sizing, the high-top sneaker flaunts a white upper, with grey hits seen across the Three Stripes and its debossed, laser-printed Yoda face at the back-heel. Grey suede panels at the toe box offers quaint touches, complemented by gold detailing at the vamp and tongue. Final touches include a themed lace lock and a translucent, glow-in-the-dark outsole. For a further look at the Top Ten Hi “Yoda,” head to Oneness who are also stocking the sneaker for $80 USD.

Nike Air Max Penny "University Red"

After the dark “All Star Game 96″ version that dropped at the end of last month, here Nike presents a vibrant new rendition of the iconic Air Max Penny silhouette. As storied a shoe as any from the brand vault, here we find Penny Hardaway’s signature classic done up with a predominantly red upper, accented with white composite paneling at the midfoot and toebox. Completed a bold red Swoosh at the sides, the “University Red” edition of the Air Max Penny will be available beginning November 29 from Nike Sportswear stockists like Kinetics.

Filson Edition AEV Wrangler

Seattle-based outfitter Filson and off-road manufacturer AEV (American Expedition Vehicles) present the AEV Filson Edition Wrangler. Geared towards rough terrain and focused on premium engineering and design, the AEV Filson Wrangler is built with 3-1/2” DualSport SC suspension, 35” BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain KM2 tires and a heat reduction hood. Additional features include the ProCal module, jack base and optional 5.7L or 6.4L HEMI V8 engine. The Wrangler is also outfitted with a customized Medium Duffle, Original Briefcase and snap-closure seat back pockets, providing extra storage. The limited edition Wrangler will retail from $70,400 USD to $100,300 USD and is available for purchase from Filson.

New Balance MRH996BC

Nicknamed “Camel,” the latest New Balance MRH996 BC serves as another complementary addition to your fall/winter wardrobe. Staying true in providing utmost wearability by incorporating New Balance’s REVlite sole cushioning technology, this boot version of the classic 996 model features a lush, suede upper that is paired with contrast white stitching. Hints of baby blue, as seen on the shoe’s tongue and back heel, including a second pair of baby blue shoe laces complete New Balance’s latest release. The shoes are available to purchase at select New Balance stockists including atmos.

Author: Tobe Okocha

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BEAUTY & YOUTH x G-SHOCK AWG-M500

ByMaude Churchill

It’s not the first time that United Arrows’ BEAUTY & YOUTH store and Casio’s G-SHOCK watch line have teamed up on a design – their previous watch incarnation commemorated Beauty & Youth’s fifth anniversary and came in the form of an all-black AWG-M500. In order to keep things balanced, their next collaboration features the same AWG-M500 model except this time in an all-white rendition in order to celebrate the 25th anniversary of United Arrows.
The chosen model is one which is not often seen in G-SHOCK collaborations, making the edition all the more limited. The watch fuses digital and analog time-keeping, with a solar-charging system, world time reception, and a full auto calendar. You can order the watch while stocks last direct from BEAUTY & YOUTH.

Buscemi 100mm High Top Rose Gold Sneaker

Expanding upon his 100mm High Top Gold Sneaker, Jon Buscemi has released a Rose Gold colorway for a marginally more muted look. Handcrafted in Civitanove, Italy, this silhouette has an upper of engineered full-grain metallic leather with lining and footbed of vachetta leather. The Magrom sole is heat-treated with matching tonal paint to reduce wear, and is hand-painted in matching metallic gold finish. The shoe comes with an 18k gold lock and key that are fully functional, as well as a heel pull done in the style of a leather handbag handle. Part with $1,245 USD of your money for these shoes at KITH.

Author: Gavin Yeung

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Kawasaki Introduces the New Ninja H2R

Japanese motorcycle maker Kawasaki unveils the latest edition to its acclaimed Kawasaki Ninja H2R line. Designed for speed, the all new H2R boasts a sharp, aerodynamic carbon fiber armor, providing the exterior precision to cut through winds at top speed. Supercharged with a 998cc incline-four engine that boosts the bike to an impressive 300 horsepower benchmark, the Ninja H2R can reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, while 17-inch racing slick tires keep the motorcycle grounded. Carefully crafted with the expertise of Kawasaki’s aerospace and watercraft divisions, the all new Kawasaki Ninja H2R is set to debut first at this year’s EICMA show in Milan, Italy.

Author: Steven Suh

Air Jordan 1 Red Python & Sueded Croc Custom by JBF

Arguably one of the best sneaker customizers currently in the industry, JBF Customs debuts a closer look at his Air Jordan 1 Red Python & Sueded Croc custom. The iteration features a completely reworked upper from genuine red python leather and sueded croc – matched almost perfectly to Jordan Brand’s oft-used “Gym Red” hue. A tonal Swoosh maintains the solidarity of the shoes while contrasting Metallic Gold Aglit Italy laces position a nice juxtaposition of colors. As per his usual bespoke approach, the Air Jordan 1 Red Python & Sueded Croc are retailing for a swift $1,200 USD and will only see six pairs made globally. Head over to the JBF Customs web shop to get more details if you’re in the market.

Solid Gold and Platinum Sunglasses by Denmark’s Lindberg

LINDBERG, a family-run Danish company whose clients include the likes of the Queen, the President of France, and Bill Gates, bring us their new Precious Collection of elegant eyewear. The Precious Collection is crafted out of 18-carat solid gold, platinum, buffalo horn, musk, or ox horn, inlaid with diamond and mammoth tusk temples. They’re more like jewelry for the face that you can wear if you have an extra $1,300 to $14,000 lying around. Find out where you can get a pair here.
Words: Luke Licata/Selectism.com

A Gambling Mogul Dropped $20 Million USD on Custom Rolls-Royces for His Casino in Macau

There is a certain level of opulence needed to be able to afford a Rolls-Royce. Buying 30 of them — two of which are supposedly the most expensive examples ever commissioned — is something else. Hotel and gambling tycoon Stephen Hung has done just that by dropping $20 million USD in one order of 30 Rolls-Royce Phantoms, thus holding the record for the largest single order from the automaker ever. The cars are to be used as part of a fleet for guests at Hung’s upcoming 2016 hotel venture in Macau China, titled the Louis XIII. Themed after the hotel, the 30 luxury vehicles will be painted in crimson red throughout their exterior and interior trim, while the seats sport checker board patterning. Each one will also be outfitted with a bespoke clock from Graff Luxury Watches. As for the two most expensive Phantoms, they get all of the above plus gold-plated trims throughout. To top that all off, Rolls-Royce are even designing the fleet’s parking space and have thrown in staff training for handling the multi-million dollar chauffeur service.

Author: Alex Lendrum  /  Source: Autoblog

Nike Air Trainer SC High White/Platinum-Hyper Cobalt (BO's ARE MY FAV!!!)

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Bo Jackson‘s Nike Air Trainer SC High has seen its share of iterations in recent times. In this release we see the iconic football trainer in a classic makeup. The dynamic upper features black and silver overlays, with blue panels at its eyelets furthered onto hits at the midsole. A nostalgic release in reminiscent of Jackson’s tenure at the Kansas City Royals, check out the sneaker here and look for it at select retailers including Oneness for $120 USD.

Author: Arthur Bray

New Balance P740LA

Before the days of countless player-exclusive sneakers, James Worthy laced up this white and purple edition of the New Balance 740 for his home games at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles. Now, Big Game James’s previously unreleased kicks are set to see the light of day for the very first time, joining the OG “Worthy Express” edition of the silhouette. Decked out in white leather with a matching rubber outsole and EVA CORE midsole, the kicks see purple accents throughout to match the Lakers’ iconic jerseys while “WORTHY” appears on the tongue branding tab. Retailing for $120 USD, the “LA” edition of the New Balance 740 is set to hit Packer Shoes this Saturday, August 16.

Author: T.S. Fox

Bugatti Legends Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse “Ettore Bugatti” Edition

Bugatti has now revealed the final special edition Veyron from its “Les Légendes de Bugatti” series. Paying homage to founder Ettore Bugatti, the “Ettore” Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse features a stunning combination of polished aluminum and navy carbon fiber across the purposeful exterior. Similarly, the cockpit is clad in the same blue carbon fiber and two types of rich leather, along with several plaques and emblems to signify the car’s special status. Just three of these incredible cars will be built, each priced at €2.35 million EUR. The “Ettore Bugatti” will be presented along with the rest of the “Les Légendes de Bugatti” series at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Author: Arby Li

PUMA Suede Classic+ Ice “Red Scarlet”

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PUMA has given its Suede Classic+ a fresh makeover with this Ice rendition in a bold “Red Scarlet” colorway. This coming release finds the heritage silhouette completely decked out in red suede from top to bottom. Adding to the mix, PUMA has included a tonal leather lining, gold stamped PUMA logo, and a translucent red sole. Looking for the eye-catching PUMA Suede Classic+ Ice “Red Scarlet” now at atmos Tokyo.

Author: James Shorrock