Bandai Namco has released a new video highlighting the development progress of the spring-due version 1.30 update for God Eater 3.
Additionally, the version 1.22 update, which includes minor Bullet Editor and controller input-related adjustments, is now available across PlayStation 4 and PC.
Get the video and details below.
■ Patch Version 1.22
Bullet Editor-Related
Adjusted the functionality of when a radial tracker module is connected to a bullet and radial tracker module.
The “Heal Radial: Follow” module now tracks the “Orb: Rotate in Place” module when seen by other players during Multiplayer mode.
Controller Input-Related
Adjusted the controller input speed to now react faster on screen.
Patch version 1.22 fixed the phenomena related to Bullet Editor that the patch version 1.20 caused. Also this patch improved the controller input speed by 1 frame, which makes the gameplay more comfortable. Please check these out.
■ Development Progress of the Update Patch Version 1.30
We have been working hard to develop the patch version 1.30. Thank you for waiting.
The Additional Episode that Describes the Story after the Ending
One of the biggest additional content in the version 1.30 is, as announced before, the story after the ending. We have already finished recording the voice-overs!
Let us introduce again the beginning of the story.
—Story Introduction
The development of “Adaptive Shield” make progress that Ein and Hound has been working on. If this technology can be completed, that means “the new business” to Hound is established. This can be the first step to realize the main character and the allies’ dream. When the main character and the allies start moving forward, Ein introduces them a new partner, who is Neal, Zeke’s long-lost younger brother.
Please look forward to playing and seeing the story unfold!
New Allies “Keith” and “Neal”
We almost finished implementing Keith and Neal! Please let us re-introduce these two characters. Keith has skills that features his “mechanic” characteristic and mainly use the melee attacks and support allies. On the other hand, Neal does not interfere allies much and fight by himself. He is good at searching enemies. Neal has other characteristic but please check that while playing the additional episode.
New Aragami
One of new Aragamis, “Ameno Havakiri,” is teased in this short trailer. Ameno Havakiri is strong and makes different attacks from Havakiri, Fallen Havakiri. The other new Aragami is “Ash Anubis.” This is really different from standard Anubis and Grim Anubis. Please be prepared for the battle against them.
Additional Burst Arts and Burst Arts Effects
In this update, a few “Burst Arts” will be added to each God Arc. Also, many “Burst Arts Effect” derived from Argami’s attack. Can you see from which Aragami the Burst Arts Effect in the video comes? Please try to use them to expand your own battle style.
New Costumes and Accessories
The last one is additional costumes. The costume introduced in the trailer is rugged motorcycle clothes. In addition to them, sporty costumes will be added.
View the screenshots in high-resolution at the gallery.
Update 9:45 p.m.: Updated the post with the official English translation and trailer.
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5 Pedro Almodóvar Film and Wine Pairings
Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar has more than 130 awards on his resume, including a Best Screenplay Oscar for 2002’s outstanding Talk to Her. His films have grossed more than $65 million in the United States alone – no mean feat for a foreign language director. Suffice it to say, he’s Spain’s most famous filmmaker.
Few things go better with a movie than a bottle of wine, so I decided to take a break from this site’s usual Italian movie focus, pull some inspiration from our new book Decoding Spanish Wine, and put together some potential wine pairing ideas for your next Almodóvar movie viewing.
True, pairing wines and movies is a wholly subjective (and slightly ridiculous) undertaking, but it’s a ton of fun and an awesome way to learn more about European wine regions and varietals. And, as it turns out, Almodóvar’s parents were both involved in making and selling wine.
Using five of Almodóvar’s top movies as a jumping-off point and looking at filming locations for inspiration for wine selections, here are some choice pairings to consider. Salud!
1) Talk to Her
Almodóvar’s unforgettable drama about two men and the women in comas they look after scored him a Best Director Oscar nomination, his only nod in that category. It’s sheer filmmaking brilliance, with beautiful stylistic flourishes, generous servings of Almodóvar’s trademark eccentricity, and plenty of dramatic heft.
Talk to Her, like many of Almodóvar films (see Labyrinth of Passion, The Flower of My Secret, Live Flesh, etc.) was shot and/or takes place at least partly in Madrid.
Madrid is located in the Vinos de Madrid DO, but this wine region is rarely exported to the United States. So, for your Talk to Her wine pairing, consider a bottle from the Calatayud wine region, located about an hour’s high-speed train ride from Madrid.
Given its darker subject matter, a red feels like the right selection here, and that fits perfectly with Calatayud, which is best known for its Garnacha. Better still, you can find great Garnacha wines from Calatayud at a very reasonable $10-$15 price point.
Examples:
1) Evodia Old Vine Garnacha: We featured this one in our “Top Value Buys” chapter in Decoding Spanish Wine. Easy to find and typically running $10 and under, this is signature Garnacha at a great price.
2) 2015 San Gregorio Single Vineyard Las Martas Garnacha: Readily available at Total Wine and nabbed a 93 rating from James Suckling. Priced around $12.
3) 2017 Bodegas Breca Garnacha De Fuego: Currently selling for well under $10 at WineLibary.com.
2) All About My Mother
This riveting Almodóvar drama, which won the 2000 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, kicks off with a single mother witnessing the death of her beloved teenage son. This tragedy spurs her to travel to Barcelona to seek out her son's transgender mother, a fascinating journey that takes on mounting resonance as the film proceeds.
All About My Mother’s central setting of Barcelona provides an ideal setting for exploring some local wines. Penedès, the birthplace of Spain's famous sparkling wine Cava, is a mere 30 minutes away, giving you the perfect reason to bring out some bubbly. (Mercat Brut Nature Cava is readily available and a rock-solid choice typically running around $15.)
However, given All About My Mother's more somber tone, a red wine feels like the more appropriate pairing, so I'd actually recommend selecting a bottle from the nearby Priorat region. This is a super-hot wine area that's established itself as one of the wine world's most important and prestigious growing regions, offering plenty of powerhouse bottles to match the intensity of Almodóvar’s film.
You'll find a lot of intriguing blends here, with native grapes like Cariñena and Garnacha frequently mixing with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot.
Examples:
1) 2014 Grifoll Declara Predicat Priorat: Comprised of Garnatxa Negra (another name for Garnacha), Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine is medium plus in body with dried red and dark fruit flavors. Think spicy cherry, plum and blueberry, with a dry finish that’s super lasting. (Read the full CostcoWineBlog review.)
2) 2014 La Conreria Priorat Tinto: Currently available at Total Wine for around $22, this Garnacha-based blend tallied a lofty 93 rating from Wine & Spirits.
3) 2016 Costers Del Priorat Petit Pissares: Well-reviewed blend of Garnacha and Cariñena currently going for $20 via Wine Library.
3) The Skin I Live In
This uneasy thriller, a 2012 Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, stars Antonio Banderas as a brilliant-but-troubled plastic surgeon obsessed with creating a new skin.
The Skin I Live was shot in northwest Spain in Galicia, an area dubbed “Green Spain” for its lush fields and frequent rains. It’s also home to the Rías Biaxas DO, a Spanish wine region known for its tasty Albariño wines.
Albariño is a white grape varietal that’s easy to find and a real crowd pleaser, pairing well with a wide variety of foods and an excellent pairing choice for your The Skin I Live In viewing pleasure.
Examples:
1) 2016 Burgans Albariño Rías Biaxas: Another pick from our “Top Values” chapter, it’s readily available and quite tasty, with just a touch of sweetness on the finish. Runs $12-15.
2) 2016 Martin Codax Albariño Rías Biaxas: Flavors of apple, nectarine and apricot headline this widely sold Albariño, which nabbed an 89 rating from Wine Enthusiast.
3) 2016 Luzada Albariño Rías Biaxas: A frequent Trader Joe’s offering, this crisp white boasts a much more enjoyable flavor profile than you’d typically expect from a $7.99 bottle.
4) Volver
Frequent Almodóvar collaborator Penelope Cruz stars as Raimunda, a woman wrestling with her past while raising her daughter and dealing with her deadbeat husband. It’s a juicy role and Cruz proved more than up to the task of tackling it, scoring a Best Actress Oscar nomination among many other accolades.
Volver, released in 2006, remains Almodóvar’s biggest box office hit, grossing $13 million in the U.S. and $85 million worldwide. Part of the film was shot in the Castile-La Mancha region in central Spain, which is also the general area in which Almodóvar was born.
This area is home to the La Mancha and Valdepeñas DO wine regions, and since the former is generally more available, let’s zero in on that region for your movie pairing.
There’s a real grab bag of grapes grown in La Mancha, and the region is definitely a wine wild card. Shop around and you can find some incredible wines for under $15 and sometimes even less than $10.
Examples:
1) 2016 Bodegas Volver La Mancha Tempranillo: When it comes to wine-movie pairings, it’s tough to beat drinking a Volver while watching Volver.
2) 2015 Campos Reales Tempranillo La Mancha: A full-bodied red that’s usually priced under $15 and frequently shows up on top value lists.
3) 2014 Protocolo Tinto: Often available well under $10, this is a steal of a bottle at that price.
5) Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Almodóvar’s international breakout stars Carmen Maura as a television actress who embarks on a memorable journey, filled with eccentric characters, to find out why she was dropped by her lover.
As the most comedic film on the list, Women on the Verge calls for a white wine. It was also shot in Madrid (birthplace of Carmen Maura as well), so let’s venture a bit northwest to the Spanish wine region of Rueda for your wine pairing. (You could also head south back to La Mancha for a variety of whites.)
Rueda’s whites are the most consumed in Spain, and the region is known for its Verdejo, a Spanish white varietal that’s been surging in popularity as of late.
Examples:
1) 2017 Bodegas Naia Rueda Verdejo: Wine Spectator recently dropped a cool 91 rating for this lively white.
2) Argami Rueda Verdejo: Grab some Spanish cheese and crack this food-friendly bottle, currently available at Total Wine.
3) 2017 Marqués de Cáceres Verdejo: Typically priced under $10, this widely distributed Rueda white provides a budget-friendly intro to Verdejo, striking a good balance of fruit (apple, citrus) and acidity.
Yo, Where’s the Rioja Tempranillo?
For many fledgling wine drinkers, Spanish wine IS Rioja Tempranillo. However, this region isn’t particularly close to any of the filming areas we’ve discussed above, so Almodóvar’s core films represent a perfect opportunity to try some different Spanish regions and varietals, as I’ve detailed above.
However, if you just gotta have some Rioja Tempranillo, the area is closest to Madrid of those settings listed above (about 3.5 hours), so Talk to Her is probably your best pairing option. Here are a few recs to get the party started, courtesy of my Decoding Spanish Wine co-author Andrew Cullen:
1) 2012 Hidalgo Tradicion H Rioja: “Massive flavor and depth of profile. Just luscious to a point where it’s hard to stop drinking. Dark fruit, blackberry, anise, dry, sticky in the finish. So much to like here.” (Read the full review.)
2) 2009 Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva: “Elegance all around; the result of aging good grapes and enjoying the wine in a great drinking window. Soft and smooth, with dark fruit, blackberry, black licorice flavors with dark chocolate notes and a spicy earthy and dry finish.” (Read the full review.)
3) 2014 Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva: “I can say that I haven’t tasted any Riojas in this price range that come close to this bottle ... an insane value buy for $7.” (Read the full review.)
So there you have it, five classic Almodóvar films, recommended movie/wine pairings and more than 15 bottles to check out. Enjoy your film viewing and wine drinking, and hit me up in the comments below with your favorite pairings!
Related Reading:
1) “Italian Wine and Italian Movies: 5 Classic Films to Raise Your Glass To”
2) “Italian Wine and Italian Horror: A Taste of Italy on Halloween Night”
3) “Decoding Spanish Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to the High-Value, World-Class Wines of Spain”
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