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One Piece author Oda leaves Netflix Luffy star in tears during rare interview | Books | Entertainment

He’s the 10th best-selling fiction author in the history of the world, with over 500 million sales globally for his One Piece manga. Now over 25 years on since he started, Eiichiro Oda is penning the final part of the most popular comic by volume ever.
As the 48-year-old embarks on the final arcs of his epic pirate fantasy, the live-action adaptation of his work is about to debut on Netflix.
In celebration, new Luffy star Iñaki Godoy has been honoured with a rare interview with the famously private and hard-working writer.
This morning Netflix posted his meeting with Oda, who requires that his face be covered in the edit to protect his privacy.
The One Piece live-action star flew to Tokyo to meet the much-loved creator in his office, admitting he was feeling nervous to speak with the manga icon who has a net worth of over $200 million.
Oda and Godoy embraced before the two sat down for the rare interview. The One Piece creator explained how with the high standards of modern visual effects, now was the time for a live-action adaptation.
He shared how his biggest worry was finding the right actor to play his protagonist, Monkey D Luffy. However, any doubts were dispelled after he saw the audition tape by the Mexican actor, admitting he started to laugh at his performance. Oda confessed: “You’re just like the character I draw in the manga!”
After Godoy said he wanted to continue playing Luffy for a very long time, Oda made the 20-year-old tear up saying: “I really hope you do. I can’t imagine anyone else playing this role.”
The actor then gifted some fan art he drew himself of the much-loved manga character.
One Piece starts streaming on Netflix from August 31, 2023.
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Atomfall early access release time, date and how to get free PSN credit with a Deluxe copy | Gaming | Entertainment

Just a couple of months after the launch of Sniper Elite Resistance, UK studio Rebellion is back with another big new release for PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Atomfall is a new narrative-driven survival game set in the English countryside. The Standard Edition of the game has a March 27 release date on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Epic and Steam). However, customers who pre-order the Deluxe Edition can actually begin their adventure three days early.
The Atomfall early access period has a March 24 release date and a 2pm GMT release time for fans living in the UK.
The Atomfall Deluxe Edition comes with a few additional in-game bonuses, including basic and enhanced supply bundles to make the early stages a little more manageable. That’s on top of an unreleased Story Expansion, titled The Wicked Isle.
While the Deluxe Edition has a £74.99 price tag on consoles, PlayStation customers can actually nab some free store credit by visiting CD Keys.
At the time of writing, the online retailer is selling £80 PlayStation Store cards for just £74.99. This means you can get the Atomfall Deluxe Edition and have an additional £5 of PSN credit to put towards another game.
After purchasing a top-up card from CD Keys, the retailer will send you a link with the code that can redeemed on the PlayStation Store.
Once you’ve added the credit to your PlayStation account, you can pick up Atomfall Deluxe Edition, or use it to purchase another game.
If you’re playing on Xbox, then it’s worth noting that the Atomfall Standard Edition is launching as a day-one release on Game Pass Ultimate on March 27.
Inspired by the likes of Fallout, Wicker Man and The Quatermass Experiment, Atomfall takes place five years after the Windscale nuclear disaster in Northern England.
Your character wakes up in a bunker with no memory of how they got there and no idea how to escape. Players will need to explore the surrounding countryside for information, following leads and bargaining with other survivors for vital supplies.
Rebellion explains more: “A fictional reimagining of a real-world event, Atomfall draws from science fiction, folk horror, and Cold War influences to create a world that is eerily familiar yet completely alien.
“The picturesque British countryside, with rolling green hills, lush valleys, and rural villages belie the dangers that await you. Navigate cult-controlled ruins, natural caves, nuclear bunkers and more as you explore this dense, foreboding world.”
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Freddie Mercury’s favourite songs include an Elvis Presley classic fro | Music | Entertainment

Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of Queen, was a man of eclectic tastes, and his musical influences spanned far and wide. Known for his unmatched vocal range and electrifying stage presence, Mercury drew inspiration from pop, soul, opera, and even the vibrant sounds of classic 1950s rock ‘n’ roll.
In a playlist compiled by his Queen bandmates, which sheds light on Mercury’s favourite songs, one classic stands out: the iconic Elvis Presley hit ‘Jailhouse Rock’.
The track, which Elvis Presley recorded in 1957, quickly became a defining anthem of early rock ‘n’ roll. Its infectious rhythm, catchy lyrics, and undeniable energy made it a classic that captured the essence of Presley’s musical style – a blend of rebellion, charisma, and raw power.
Mercury was known for his larger-than-life performances, and his admiration for Presley was no secret. In 1979, the Queen frontman wrote ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’, a song which bandmate Brian May later confirmed is “Freddie’s tribute to Elvis in a way”. He added: “Freddie was very fond of Elvis.”
While Jailhouse Rock holds a special place in Freddie Mercury’s heart, it wasn’t the only song that shaped his musical identity. From ‘Kashmir’ by Led Zeppelin to ‘Respect’ by Aretha Franklin, Freddie’s tastes were anything but predictable.
Songs like ‘I Get Around’ by The Beach Boys and ‘Woman in Love’ by Barbra Streisand highlight his love for both upbeat pop anthems and more emotive ballads, while ‘Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting’ by Elton John reflects his affinity for high-energy rock and roll.
Another Elvis classic, ‘Love Me Tender’, also earned a spot on Freddie’s list of favourites. Released in 1956, the ballad is an adaptation of the Civil War-era song ‘Aura Lea’ and has since been featured in at least 20 films.
Here are the top 25 of the 60 songs on the playlist of Freddie Mercury’s favourite songs, as selected by his Queen bandmates, his former PA Peter Freestone, and author and band friend Jim Jenkins:
• ‘Africa’ – Toto
• ‘Kashmir’ – Led Zeppelin
• ‘I Get Around’ – The Beach Boys
• ‘Careless Whisper’ – Wham!
• ‘Jailhouse Rock’ – Elvis Presley
• ‘Woman in Love’ – Barbra Streisand
• ‘Relax’ – Frankie Goes to Hollywood
• ‘Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting’ – Elton John
• ‘I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself’ – Dusty Springfield
• ‘Respect’ – Aretha Franklin
• ‘Rock With You’ – Michael Jackson
• ‘Unchained Melody’ – The Righteous Brothers
• ‘Make It Easy on Yourself’ – The Walker Brothers
• ‘Carnival is Over’ – The Seekers
• ‘Please Don’t Tease’ – Cliff Richard
• ‘Love Me Tender’ – Elvis Presley
• ‘Imagine’ – John Lennon
• ‘Billie Jean’ – Michael Jackson
• ‘Take My Hand, Precious Lord’ – Mahalia Jackson
• ‘(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman’ – Aretha Franklin
• ‘Goin’ Back’ – Dusty Springfield
• ‘Vesti La Giubba’ – Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti, and Mehta
• ‘Little Red Corvette’ – Prince
• ‘Pull Up to the Bumper’ – Grace Jones
• ‘D’amore Sull’ali Rosee’ – Giuseppe Verdi.
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InZOI Creative Studio release time and full launch date – how to play without a code | Gaming | Entertainment

New Sims rival InZOI is giving players the chance to sample part of the game for free ahead of the early access release.
The InZOI Creative Studio lets players create their own character (Zoi) and design a home. It made its debut on March 20, but only for fans who received a code by watching a stream.
Publisher Krafton is now opening the Creative Studio up to all fans, meaning you can download and enjoy the creation tool simply by visiting the Steam Store and adding it to your library.
The InZOI Creative Studio has a March 23 release date and a midnight GMT release time for fans living in the UK.
InZOI will enter full early access on March 28, complete with three open-world environments to explore and customise.
Success in the game revolves around meeting the needs of your characters, including hunger, hygiene, bathroom, fun, social, energy, sleep, and recognition.
Players can also fully build and customise their environments, which includes creating your own furniture.
InZOI will cost $39.99 during Early Access (UK pricing is yet to be revealed), which includes all updates and downloadable content until it launches in full.
As for InZOI Creative Studio, the demo has been given a small update since March 20. You can check out the patch notes below.
InZOI Creative Studio patch notes…
Installation/Launch Issues
• Fixed an issue where launching the game on Intel integrated graphics cards with 128 MB VRAM will occasionally show an error message related to DirectX 12.
• The message “Insufficient video memory to run the game.” will now be displayed when video memory is insufficient.
• Fixed an issue where certain text would not appear when the game language was set to Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or Japanese.
• Fixed an issue where the game could not be saved if the save file name was not entered.
• Fixed an issue where the “Canvas Under Construction” page would occasionally appear on the lobby tablet.
• Fixed an issue where physical memory and the page file would be rapidly consumed due to sudden spikes in usage.
• Fixed an issue where unsupported resolutions were being applied in windowed mode.
• Fixed an issue where unnecessary large files were being uploaded along with creations on Canvas.
Build Studio Issues
• Fixed an issue where players could control the Zoi character outside of Build Mode under certain conditions.
• Fixed an issue where the data could not be saved when selecting “Save and Exit”.
• Fixed an issue where 3D objects would not retain their appearance when returning to the last saved property.
• Adjusted certain property presets.
• Fixed an issue where the “Needs” and “Skills” pop-ups would appear immediately upon entering Build Studio.
• Fixed an issue where the UI would occasionally disappear when uploading to Canvas.
• Fixed an issue where pressing ESC while using the 3D Printer would turn off lighting effects, resulting in a dark screen.
Character Studio Issues
• Fixed an issue where a Zoi’s torso would disappear when opening 3D Printer Decorations with all outfits hidden.
• Fixed an issue where the chin gizmo appeared far from the chin during facial customisation.
• Fixed an issue where the torso would disappear during certain steps on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti systems.
• Fixed an issue where wristwatch accessories displayed overlapping textures.
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