Author: Hentai

Polygon Tackles Real Idols, Virtual Idols & Stardom in this Week’s “Today I Learned”

Polygon Tackles Real Idols, Virtual Idols & Stardom in this Week’s “Today I Learned”

Posted by | Jun 24, 2014 | |

In this week’s “Today I Learned” Polygon’s Editor at Large Chris Plante tackles what it is to be a pop star, the existential crisis many real idols face during the end of their limelight, Justin Beiber’s recent public breakdown and how this all compares to ‘virtual idols’ such as Hatsune Miku. It examines what it means to be a star, how these stars interact with the public at large, and answers the question “Is a Virtual Popstar Better than a Human Popstar” using Hatsune Miku vs Justin Beiber as proxies for the argument.

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VocaRant: A Voclaoid in My Hand, 3D Volumetric Holographic Printing

VocaRant: A Voclaoid in My Hand, 3D Volumetric Holographic Printing

Posted by | Jun 15, 2014 | |

Inspired by a book on Holography they had read as a kid a pair of entrepreneur inventors have developed a technique they are calling “Volumetric 3D Printing”. Unlike traditional 3D printing which involves extruding plastic into shapes and forming 3D objects, theirs involves printing on to plastic slides an image, these slides are held together by machine oil and a special case, and a holographic 3D image can be found within them as they are put side by side, as seen in the GIF above.

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Miku Returns: Stateside Miku Expo Stops in Los Angeles & New York

Miku Returns: Stateside Miku Expo Stops in Los Angeles & New York

Posted by | Jun 14, 2014 | |

The Miku Expo Convention-Concert Tour has just announced two new stops in the United States. Miku will returning once again to the NOKIA Theater in Los Angele and for the first time will be rocking the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. The virtual idol is scheduled for two concerts at each venue as well as with appearances in the traveling convention that is coming with her featuring a variety of booths and panels from Crypton Future Media and other exhibitors.

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Resuming Engloid Coverage, Major Website Update

Posted by | Jun 14, 2014 | |

After a 6 month hiatus as the various staff reoriented themselves between new schedules of school and work we are happy to announce a resumption in Engloid coverage along with a major website update. New features of Engloids.Info v2.0 include a modern responsive design that will scale better on mobile devices and tablets, better organization and navigation, and a generally cleaner look and layout.

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English VOCALOID to be Discontinued, Zero-G Last Chance Sale

English VOCALOID to be Discontinued, Zero-G Last Chance Sale

Posted by | Dec 27, 2013 | |

With the new year around the corner and new Vocaloid 3s on the horizon I am sad to announce that Zero-G will officially be discontinuing all VOCALOID, first generation Vocaloid 1s. The English LEON, LOLA, and MIRIAM from Zero-G will no longer be available for download purchase after December 31, 2013 with physical copies limited to whatever quantity already in stock.

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Video Spotlight

Spotlight: Fr@cture

When I found this classified under the Vocaloid "Crowning Music of Awesome" @ TvTropes I knew this just had to be our next feature. Done in an Electronic style and marked by its driving beats, haunting vocals, clear rythm, and one hell of a catchy hook this song...