On the 27th of April, thirteen years ago, GIRLS' GENERATION released their third Japanese single album, MR. TAXI / Run Devil Run.

"MR. TAXI / Run Devil Run" is a dynamic double A-side single, showcasing GIRLS' GENERATION's versatile talents. "MR. TAXI" is an energetic dance-pop track, while "Run Devil Run" has a more edgy vibe with powerful vocals and captivating beats. Both songs highlight the group's ability to deliver catchy tunes with flair.

On the 27th of April, fourteen years ago, Super Street Fighter IV was released in North America for the Xbox 360 and PS3.

Super Street Fighter IV is an upgraded version of Street Fighter IV with additional characters, stages, and gameplay tweaks. Players choose from a diverse roster of fighters, each with their own unique abilities and fighting styles, and engage in intense battles against opponents either locally or online.

Happy 37th birthday to Fei!

Fei is a talented singer, dancer, and actress known for her captivating stage presence and versatile skills. With her elegant charm and powerful vocals, she leaves a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.

On the 27th of April, thirteen years ago, After School released their first full-length album, VIRGIN.

"VIRGIN" features a blend of electro-pop and dance tracks, showcasing the group's dynamic energy and captivating performances.

On the 27th of April, thirty-four years ago, Final Fantasy III was released in Japan for the NES (FamiCom in Japan).

Final Fantasy III follows the story of four orphaned youths who acquire the power of the Crystal of Light to save their world from darkness. With a job system allowing characters to change classes, it offers strategic depth and exploration across a vast world.

On the 26th of April, eleven years ago, 4Minute released their fourth mini album, Name is 4Minute.

The lead track, What's My Name?, is a vibrant, high-energy song. It showcases their unique style and catchy melodies, making it a favorite among fans.

Ryu from Streets blasts the negativity off of your dash

Breaking my silence

I have defended Survivor Lara against the unbearable Core fans, and I still insist that she is a fine iteration of the character and she has her place in the series...

...but...

I think it's very important that, moving forward, her characterisation returns to her 2006-2008 era iteration.

Keep the new character model (get rid of her disgusting messy hair though) with the realistic proportions and musculature, but other than that:

~Bring back Keeley Hawes as the voice actress. She's been voicing the character the longest but other than that she has also given the definitive performance of the character. She is the perfect embodiment of a seasoned adventurer type of Lara and can give the character a huge array of emotions, from anger, to joy, to sorrow and even fear

~LAU Lara had a more detailed backstory than Core's Lara and a personal stake in her reasoning for adventuring but was still very much actively enjoying what she does. Survivor Lara, so far, has only been tomb raiding as a means to an end and looks visibly tired and traumatised each time. It was perfectly fine in the first Survivor game but this is no longer needed. She's been through hell and back, it's now the best time for her to be cynical, sarcastic, to throw out one liners and jokes and have a powerful demeanour. LAU Lara, even when cornered or outmatched, is still in control of the situation and appears mostly unphased. Relatable, next-door-type-of-girl Lara was not bad, but she also, really, doesn't need to be that 😅 She's been raised as a countess, she owns three manor houses in the English countryside, she's anything but relatable to your average person and that's fine. Playing as characters you can relate with in video games is nice and characters like that are perfectly valid and have a place in gaming, but for a game like Tomb Raider, playing as a sassy, strong, intelligent badass that cracks jokes at the face of danger is, to me personally, much more fun and empowering.

~LAU Lara is the perfect middle ground between Core's Classic Lara and Crystal's survivor Lara, and even the games themselves are kind of in the middle of the classic PS1 formula and the set-piece and combat heavy formula of the latest trilogy. It's the best "return to form" to avoid alienating fans of both eras.

~No more bow. Seriously. This is very important. Lara should have already had her pistols back by Rise. The bow was perfectly fine and made sense in TR13 but was extremely stupid beyond that. I honestly don't even want it as a secondary weapon. Give her back her pistols and have a shotgun, assault rifle and SMGs as alternate weapons. That's all she needs. Keep the jade pendant and the climbing axe(s) for Survivor rep, but the bow needs to go. It doesn't fit. The pants staying instead of shorts and ponytail instead of braid would be fine by me too tbh, but I know Core purists are gonna cry a lot about it so... Yeah...

~Last but not least, remaster LAU with all the extra costumes from the PSP versions of Legend and Anniversary, the extra Wii Croft Manor room from Anniversary, the 360 DLC for Underworld, and the Temple of Osiris model for all three games, which if you didn't know is a mix of Underworld and Rise Lara, so, already Unified Lara. Also add in more classic outfits such as the TR2 Bomber Jacket or TRIII Nevada, maybe even her Rise Syria tanktop outfit too as unlockables.

SNSD 2007-2014 MV: Into the New World & Mr Mr

Yeah a lot of people seemingly act as if f(x) only "got good" from Pink Tape onwards. This is so not true, they were good from the start (We can act as if Chu~ is their debut single instead of LA chA Ta right 👀)

On the 20th of April, thirteen years ago, f(x) released their first full album, Pinocchio.

The title track' is a dynamic song characterized by its catchy beat, powerful vocals, and captivating choreography. It quickly became a fan favorite, showcasing the group's unique style and versatility.

JJDJJDJDJ STOP 🤣🤣🤣

Happy 35th birthday to Sica!

Jessica is known for her powerful vocals, charming personality, and captivating stage presence. She's also ventured into fashion design and acting, showcasing her multifaceted talents beyond the realm of music.

On the 20th of April, thirteen years ago, f(x) released their first full album, Pinocchio.

The title track' is a dynamic song characterized by its catchy beat, powerful vocals, and captivating choreography. It quickly became a fan favorite, showcasing the group's unique style and versatility.