#lunar theory teasers

[loonavrsl]

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[professionalranter31]

I miss when Overwatch would do little ARG things like they did when building up to Sombra’s release. Like they would put in little things and it would lead up to all sorts of theories, hell I’d say they did even more for Doomfist they literally put in Orisa before him to hype him up even more and changed Numbani’s first attacker spawn and the literal payload

Like, that was fun, it didn’t affect gameplay but it made people invested and we had to try and predict who would be the next hero

Now we’re just told who the next hero is gonna be straight up and we know when they’ll release because of how they’d structure seasons where odd numbered seasons release maps and even numbered seasons release heroes. I don’t like that, I like when we couldn’t fully predict when they would release heroes and maps we just knew we would get a certain amount a year but we got to theorize about it and they would change things in the map, release little teaser images. When they first teased Ana they tricked us into thinking she was Sombra by having her wear her shrike mask. Plus map releases would be used to hint at future heroes like how Junkertown’s release hinted at Junker Queen and Wrecking Ball. And with the unpredictability of map inclusions we didn’t know which game mode would get a new map, but it was always way more exciting even if it was just a new deathmatch map, because we would theorize about where in the world the new map would be set, if it would be already connected to one of our available heroes, people would make tier lists of what kind of maps they would want added to the game. Now that’s all gone because of this new way they release heroes and maps because they rely on the shop and battle pass to add new cosmetics for heroes instead of just simply adding it. We got a new Winston skin with Horizon Lunar Colony’s release, bring back some of the old ways Blizzard please!

I want that back, it made hero and map additions way more exciting, and it was just fun

[frozen-orbit]

The Back of the Moon 🌙

XIIIX Teaser edition

[extraordinarilyextreme]

some thoughts/theories about the sequel Long Ye Qu (aka “please yell more about this with me”):

(okay i promise i’ll be good and return to my drawing and writing after this; i just have a lot of feelings)

1. so based off the roughly 15 sec teaser we got, we know that Boya gets a notice that he’s supposed to die on the 7th day of the 7th month in Tian Du. i’m already obviously upset because oh my god Boya ;A; but the significance of 7/7!!! in Chinese culture, that’s the Qixi Festival; in Japanese, it’s known as Tanabata. here’s a nice description: “On the 7th Day of the 7th Month of the lunar calendar, the celestial Yin energy grows strongest to open the separation and reaches down to the terrestrial Yang energy.”anyway, the point is i’m really upset by the parallels between the legend of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl with with Qingming and Boya because— they’re freaking separated at the end of Qing Ya Ji??? the whole deal with the legend is that two lovers can only be reunited for one day throughout the whole year... and then Boya is supposed to die on that day??? D,:

2. here’s a fan theory i saw! Qingming obviously doesn’t want Boya to die, so he uses a spell or something to switch bodies with Boya. based off the behind-the-scenes pics where Deng Lun and Mark Chao are wearing the opposite color schemes and also mimicking the expressions of the opposite role... definitely has some credibility and i’m ;-;

3. the other fan theory i saw was based more off that teaser we got, where there’s a bunch of quick cuts of Boya getting stabbed/hurt and it ends with Qingming, again, yelling “BOYA!” it’s the possibility that Qingming keeps going back in time to try and save him, but no matter what, Boya still dies like the prophecy says on the 7th day of the 7th month. 

REGARDLESS. if that wasn’t painful enough, here’s a behind-the-scenes clip of Boya saying “Qingming... must live on.”

[mobiused]

hi new orbit here so sorry if this is common knowledge... but did anyone ever figure out what the 2018.2.29 teaser was for?

i don't think any official reason was determined but here's a few personal theories:

since feb 29th is only real on a leap year, in 2018 this is an impossible date. however, this is possible if instead of february, the 2nd month is '토끼달' (rabbit month.. hm!), and it's from the korean lunar calendar, thus the date can exist. 2.29 in the lunar calendar for 2018 would convert to april 14th (being technical, 2018.2.29 would be -630BC as well but..)

on 2018 april 14th, we had the line&up picture teaser release which gave us this (isn't she seriously adorable...)

but would they really go to this length to make a mysterious video teaser for a day that already has a video teaser and... well i guess it's a little significant since it's their first OT12 fan-event, but i don't think it makes much sense.

ignoring the 2018, remember when 2020 was a leap year? i believe some people thought something would happen then? to be honest, i wonder if that was the original plan that got scrapped?

um bottom line is we haven't discovered what it means... yet! but a cynic part of me wonders if it's a similar case to loonatheballad or yyxy one, since those teasers are still up too and haven't gone anywhere...

[glorious-blackout]

Self-Indulgent Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino/Simulation Theory Crossover Part One

(Should probably think of a better title at some point but for now I’ve got nothing)

@rock-n-roll-fantasy It’s about time I finally stopped teasing and started posting something, isn’t it? 😅 I should be able to post Part Two tonight as well and technically Part Three was the initial teaser (which due to being written beforehand doesn’t line up as perfectly as I’d like, but I’m too lazy to change it right now) so I’ll link those as soon as I can. Hopefully the rest won’t take too long! I’m now at the stage of having spent so much time thinking about this behemoth that I’m a little sick of it, but I hope you enjoy it!  🥰

Part Two, Part Three

Mark thinks he could live a thousand lifetimes and still never get tired of this view.

Not so much the hotel itself, though he supposes that makes for an impressive enough sight. With its sleek curves carved into smooth cream-coloured stone - designed to resemble a natural rocky outcrop rather than a man-made construction - it’s little surprise that guests willingly travel through the inky blackness of space to rest here for a while. Beneath his perch on the hotel’s impressive outdoor balcony, a turquoise pool stares invitingly back, the shimmering waters undisturbed by so much as a breeze. In the distance, resting in a cove upon the roof, he can hear the distant chatter of guests enjoying a luncheon at the newly opened taqueria. The restaurant itself is concealed from view by an overhanging blood-red canopy, but he can visualise the diners clearly, paying a fortune for the best food the moon has to offer while gazing out towards nearby gentrified apartments and undulating valleys.

The taqueria represents the newest addition to the premises. The hotel already plays host to a pair of Italian and Japanese restaurants, alongside an all-you-can-eat buffet for those who prefer to stuff their faces without judgement, but all three have been outshone of late by the new arrival. Mark had pursued the outlandish idea following a drunken remark from one guest who decried the absence of good Mexican food on the moon. If he’d realised that said taqueria would go on to become the prime topic of several mind-numbing meetings then perhaps he’d have let the joke die without further comment, but he himself had been too drunk at the time to possess that level of foresight.  

By this point he’s so sick of hearing about it that he had to be physically forced to read the glowing reviews upon the restaurant’s grand opening. He would have been much happier simply relegating them to the nearest bin, though admittedly the less favourable articles had given him a good chuckle. Buried among the countless four-star reviews had been a particularly unimpressed critic who managed to fashion a terrible pun out of ‘taco’, ‘taqueria’ and ‘tacky’ for his headline, before awarding Mark’s efforts with a pitiful two stars. Mark had been so tickled by it that he’d immediately ordered the article to be framed and hung on his office wall.

Pulling his gaze away from the hotel itself, he draws his attention to the nearby town which has cropped up in recent years, predating the hotel by only a matter of months. The surrounding area once served as a camping ground for scientific projects, populated by scattered white tents and forklift trucks, but little trace remains of those good intentions now. Mark’s surprised he’s even allowed to lay eyes upon the town, so reserved is it for the richest of the rich. Gaudy apartments have sprung up around a narrow, elevated highway like overgrown weeds, with more and more buildings creeping outwards as the years go by. No doubt it won’t be long before his view is completely obscured by giant lumps of steel and tall windows. The topmost floors carry a price-tag of millions, or so he’s been told; their suites offering splendid views of the deep canyons on the lunar surface and the towering space station on the outskirts. Those properties must be a haven for nosy old dears enjoying their unearned retirement, content to sit by the windows as they watch the rockets come and go. In quieter moments, Mark likes to imagine the casual conversations that must take place on those uppermost floors as he ponders how the other half live: “Look love, there’s another one coming in now!”, “Russian or American?”, “Think it might be English, actually...”, “Oh, not those bastards!”  

Mark had been offered a first-floor apartment prior to his arrival, though he suspects the proposal had been made in jest. The eye-watering price-tag for rent alone had been enough to persuade him that his humble suite on the hotel’s fifth floor would be perfectly adequate. He can’t say he’s ever regretted that decision; the holier-than-thou attitude of the locals is insufferable enough without him being forced to live among them. Besides, this way he’s guaranteed a better view.

A droning hum draws his eyes skyward and a tight smile tugs at his lips. Just on time. The new arrival cruises lazily across the thin atmosphere, the rocket’s hull a deep fire-engine red as thrusters spill black smoke and bursts of flame from the rear. A private vessel, most likely. Company starships don’t tend to be so kitsch for fear of throwing off rich clients with elegant sensibilities. No doubt this particular ship is some playboy’s new toy – the space-age equivalent of a 70s Lamborghini – but so long as it comes bearing plenty of paying guests, Mark certainly isn’t in a position to complain.

He watches as the ship prepares for its final descent, drifting towards the spindly tower situated five miles away, notable for the endlessly flashing lights adorning its clinically white exterior. A lighthouse for the modern age. The thrill of watching spaceships come and go has started to waver in recent years. Knowing that what he’s seeing has less to do with the wonder of space travel and more to do with commercial ventures has sucked the childish wonder from his heart, but there’s still enjoyment to be found in watching the crafts make their landing. Once upon a time, railway-watchers must have gleaned similar amusement from witnessing steam-trains pass by, while they munched on their picnic sandwiches and squinted through binoculars with bleary eyes.  

For all that he’s allowed himself to become jaded by certain aspects of his new home, he finds comfort in knowing that one sight will always ignite wonder in his heart.  

In the far distance, resting peacefully against a vast starry sky, Earth stares back at him in all her glory. No photograph has ever successfully captured the brutal beauty of that hulking mass of deep greens meshed with delicate blues, overlain by thick swirling clouds and snow-capped mountains. His eyes trace the subtle variety of colours, from deep forest-greens to the industrial greys of vast cityscapes, to the golden hues of sun-battered deserts. The view is ever-changing - ever-turning - and he smiles as his eyes latch onto the more populated areas, bathed in pinpricks of golden light like decorations on a Christmas tree.  

It’s impossible to spot England from this distance, tiny as she is and persistently buried beneath swirling clouds. The hulking mass of Africa stretching from equator to pole is visible enough however, and if he squints, he can just about spot the sharp stiletto-heel of Southern Italy. If darkness hasn’t yet fallen back home then it surely will in a matter of hours. He smiles as he imagines amateur astronomers wrapping up warmly in their oversized parkas, dragging themselves and their gear to the peak of the closest hill with the intention of gazing up at the tiny civilization planted on the moon. No doubt he’d have done the same when he was a boy. There’s no specific memory to latch onto, but a vague recollection of glow-in-the-dark stars glued to the ceiling above his bed is assurance enough that he must have made the trek with a cheap telescope of his own once or twice.  

Only, back then there’d been no burgeoning society to gaze upon. The only sight that would have greeted his tiny eyes would have been deep untouched valleys carved into endless grey rock.

It’s unclear how long he spends losing himself to the whims of malformed childhood memories, but when the moment is finally broken by a playful finger poking none-too-gently at his temple, Mark leaps out of his skin with a startled curse. The new arrival can’t help but laugh, seemingly glad to have broken the spell that was threatening to consume his friend. While Mark waits for his heart to stop beating a samba in his chest and grips the smooth railing of the balcony with bone-white knuckles, he somehow manages to resist the urge to fire a sharp “Fuck off Jamie!” in the direction of the man who currently has mischief dancing in his eyes.

“Hey,” Jamie says with a gentle smile once his mirth has settled, raising another finger to Mark’s temple and pressing more softly this time. “You gettin' lost in there again?”

He must be, Mark thinks with a sigh as he clenches his eyes shut and tries to anchor himself in the present. Jamie is often a quiet, comforting presence but he’s never that quiet. The fact that Mark had been too lost in his thoughts to notice his approach is likely a sign that he’s long overdue a nap.

Not wanting to concern his friend more than he already has, Mark offers a sincere smile before responding to his question with an evasive, “Hey yourself.”

If Mark is currently coiled like a tight spring, Jamie exudes a level of carefree bliss which is mercifully contagious. In contrast to Mark’s sharp suit – a reliable mask for the guests’ benefit – Jamie has chosen a pair of battered old jeans and a faded white t-shirt. With his long hair tucked lazily behind one ear, he could almost be mistaken for a glorified sixties hippy, albeit Mark doubts he’d appreciate the comparison. He doesn’t need to act like a professional until the hypothetical curtain rises on their evening set, and it appears that the nervous thrill of performing to a new pack of guests couldn’t be further from Jamie’s mind.  

The reminder that Mark himself is due to sing with the lads tonight sends a flurry of excitement through his veins. Closing his eyes and letting the music flow through his soul while he sings into the mic has always granted him more contentment than the mundane inner-workings of the hotel ever could.

Taking Mark’s ongoing silence as an invitation, Jamie turns to face the hotel complex, resting his back against the metal railing seemingly without a care for the steep drop on the other side. He doesn’t remain quiet for long, and Mark inwardly braces himself for his friend’s teasing when he spots the formation of a shit-eating grin stretching across his handsome features.

“Amazing what you’ve done with the place, it truly is,” Jamie declares, adopting a ridiculous impersonation of the Transatlantic accent that characterises the vast majority of their clientele. A trained ear can easily spot the Yorkshire twang lurking beneath the pompous act, but he almost sells it. Enough to have Mark straining to hold back a grin at any rate. “I’d wager this is a three-star establishment, easily. Might even push it to four if I’m feeling generous!”

“Oh, stop it!” Mark scoffs, stifling his laughter and bowing his head to conceal the sudden heat flaring in his cheeks. Kudos to Jamie, however, for his antics have the no-doubt desired effect of releasing some tension from his tightly-wound frame, and he glances towards his friend only to spot a victorious grin. This isn’t the first time a similar joke has been made at Mark’s expense. The need for him to sell the hotel to prospective guests has resulted in him having to adopt the role of sleazy businessman on multiple occasions. Doing so has always made him feel gross and he doesn’t particularly like himself when he’s caught up in his act, but his friends seem to find amusement in his alter-ego at least.

It is somewhat reassuring that they’re able to recognise that, despite the vast quantity of masks he regularly adorns, he’s still the shy kid they grew up with underneath it all.

“I don’t like playing salesman,” he admits, not for the first time. “It’s just part of me job description.”

“I know that,” Jamie says without missing a beat, squeezing Mark’s shoulder gently and banishing any remaining tension in the process. “I were only messin’.”

Mark smiles and leans into Jamie’s comforting touch. He knows. Of course he does. It can just be difficult to unwind sometimes; the weight of responsibility seems to crush his spine more often than not, leaving little room for levity. The lads help when they can, but for the most part it feels unfair to drag them into hotel business and burden them with his problems. They agreed to hop onto an entirely new celestial body with him for the opportunity to continue playing as a band, not to get caught up in the internal politics of a company they barely understand.

A low grumble disturbs the air, causing the ground beneath their feet to quiver. Two pairs of eyes are drawn to the illuminated space station as the playboy rocket finally makes its descent, the thrusters sputtering like a broken match as they release one final gasp. A mechanical whine resonates in the distance as intricate machinery clamps onto the ship’s hull, keeping her secure while her passengers – ten in total according to the updated guest list – gather their belongings and prepare to disembark.  

This is the moment Mark has been waiting for all morning, whether out of excitement or dread he cannot tell. His time for dawdling has been cut short. In a matter of minutes, he will be forced to make preparations to travel to the space station and greet his new guests upon their arrival. It’s one of many added perks advertised on the hotel’s website; further proof of Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino’s first-class service. Albeit this particular gimmick tends to be reserved only for the richest of guests; those prone to frequenting the suites on the uppermost floors, with transparent ceilings offering an unfiltered view of the stars. Mark can’t remember whose idea it was to have the manager await the guests on disembarkation – certainly not his – but as with a great many details concerning the running of the hotel, he is powerless to refuse his services.

The quickest route to the station is the highway; an elevated road built on steel platforms and sheltered by a curved tunnel, offering a direct means of travel from the station to the hotel while branching side-roads spill onto the town’s quiet streets. No doubt Mark will return that way in a rented limousine rather than his beloved Bentley, but for the outgoing trip he’ll likely elect to walk.  

Pre-dating the highway by several years, an underground tunnel lurks in the underbelly of the town, offering direct passage to the Arrivals Lounge of the station. In the fledgling days of the hotel, Mark had found the tunnel unbearably claustrophobic and suffocating, but as more and more people have elected to drive over time, he has learned to enjoy the solitude that comes with wandering through its depths. The sleek, curved interior with tangerine tiles and dark alleys branching in all directions reminds him of the stylish Kubrick movies which headline the hotel’s vintage cinema, and the perpetual brightness offers a closer approximation of daylight than the spotlights surrounding the hotel ever could. The walk will take much longer than a simple car ride would, but he’s well-practiced at this. What with all the fuss regarding interstellar passports and customs, he could twiddle his thumbs for the next half hour and still have time to greet his guests with feigned politeness at the exact moment they rock up to the station’s exit.

His approaching duties don’t seem to be lost on Jamie either as he gestures to the rocket dismissively before remarking, “Guess that’s a couple more audience members for tonight, then?”

A weak smile tugs at Mark’s lips, and one glance at Jamie’s face implies that he’s not particularly keen on the idea of Mark having to dash off so soon either.

“You could come with me, you know,” he offers, though a sinking feeling in his chest is enough to inform him what the response will be long before he hears it. His friends have never much cared for the managerial responsibilities of the hotel, nor have they ever accompanied him to the station. Why on Earth would Jamie agree to come with him now? “I bet you’d butter ‘em all up with your charm.”

Sure enough, Jamie’s handsome face morphs into an expression of scandalised disgust, not unlike the time Mark and Nick dared him to swallow a platter of oysters without gagging.

“Absolutely not!” he insists, as though Mark has just proposed that he leap naked into the pool and subject himself to the delighted ogling of lunching diners and afternoon gamblers alike. “They can be charmed by me guitar-playin' all they like, but that’s all they’re gettin'. I don’t do meet and greets.”

“Cool and mysterious type, eh?” Mark teases with a wink, a warm sense of pride flooding through him as Jamie scoffs at the accusation. “That’s why you’re their favourite you know.”

“Nah, that’s bollocks. They’re just grateful for the distraction from your ugly mug,” Jamie shoots back with a wicked grin, reaching an arm around Mark and pulling him in close like an overbearing older brother.  

Rather pathetically, Mark finds himself being so grateful for the human contact that the thought of reprimanding Jamie for his remark doesn’t even cross his mind. Besides, while confidence is hardly his strong suit, he’s had enough proposals from female – and occasionally male – guests to pay a visit to their suites after-hours to know that his ‘mug’ is far from undesirable.

It strikes him as odd that he’s never been inclined to take any of those prospective partners up on their offer. As the only unattached member of his friend group, he technically has free rein to spend his nights with whomever he pleases, and yet he’s consistently elected to sleep in his own bed, alone. Perhaps it’s the impermanence of it all that stops him from indulging in drunken mistakes. One-night stands have rarely appealed to him, and there’s little hope of developing a genuine connection with someone who’ll be returning to a different planet within the week.  

That’s not entirely the reason, however. On the rare occasions where he’s been drunk enough to consider an invite fully, his initial emotional reaction has always been one of guilt. The mere thought of inviting a stranger into his bed feels like an unforgivable betrayal. God knows why – he’s sure he would have remembered if he had a sweetheart waiting for him back home – but no degree of logic has ever succeeded in banishing those feelings from his heart. Perhaps he’s simply married to his work, as Matt has often joked, but he’s not sure that explains why he’s prone to feeling so fucking lonely.

“You sure you don’t want to come?” he finds himself asking before he can stop the words from spilling forth, though he doesn’t have the energy to berate himself. He leans further into Jamie’s warm embrace, wondering if the strong arm draped over his shoulder is the only thing keeping his feet on the ground. Without further prompting, Jamie squeezes him a little tighter and Mark’s eyes close in momentary relief.

When he opens them again, he finds that all humour has drained from his friend’s face, only to be replaced with a genuine concern that has guilt gnawing at his bones. There’s no need for him to worry his friends about problems that don’t exist. He’s fine, honestly. It just feels like he isn’t sometimes, and he’s yet to figure out why.

“Sorry mate,” Jamie says finally, sounding like he genuinely means it. An apologetic smile tugs at his lips and Mark returns the gesture with a weak smile of his own which is easier to summon than he expects. “Promised the missus I’d treat her to lunch, and she’ll give me a right bollockin’ if I back out now.”

A spontaneous laugh breaks free from Mark’s chest as he takes a moment to enjoy the mental image of his bandmate being royally admonished by his tiny, yet undeniably formidable wife. If Jamie minds him laughing at his expense, he doesn’t show it, seemingly content to watch as the remaining pressure is lifted off Mark’s shoulders. No doubt it’ll return with a vengeance later, but for now he opts to enjoy this rare moment of lightness; it’s amazing how easily his friends can make him feel human again.  

Much as he wishes they could linger here for the rest of time, teasing each other until one of them finally cracks, the minutes tick by relentlessly to the point where neither of them can justify further procrastination. Jamie has his date with his wife to attend to – having finally arranged to judge if the ‘Information Action-Ratio' is truly deserving of four whole stars – and Mark has his appointment with the new arrivals who will no doubt be hoping to collapse onto their beds for an afternoon of beauty-sleep before enjoying the evening’s festivities. Neither party are likely to be happy if kept waiting without good reason.  

Jamie draws him into a tight hug before Mark can pull away, and he sinks into it with a sigh. The embrace is broken far too soon, forcing Mark to school his expression into one which does not betray his disappointment when Jamie begins the trek back to the hotel’s interior, seeing him off with a wave and a hurried, “See you at rehearsals, yeah?”

Mark waves back and utters an affirmative which he doubts Jamie hears, before watching him vanish behind a set of automatic doors. And then he’s alone again, with only the overhanging Earth for company. Not for long though; his round trip to the station and back should only take three hours at most, and then he’ll be free to spend time with the lads and rehearse the set for the evening. In a matter of hours he’ll be standing onstage – the only place that truly feels like home – flanked by his closest friends as he sings his heart out to a drunken crowd. Whether the guests approve or not is of no concern to him. So long as he gets the opportunity to lose himself in the music, that’s all that truly matters.

For now, he has other responsibilities however. The present moment is not calling upon him to be the frontman of the hotel’s house-band, but rather the renowned owner and manager of the establishment. It may not be a role he particularly enjoys, but it’s one he’s good at and it would serve him well not to neglect his duties. Formal complaints from guests are thankfully a rarity, but he can’t say he appreciates the bollocking he gets whenever one manages to slip through the cracks. The degree of paperwork alone is horrendous.

Fuelled by a newfound conviction, Mark casts one final glace over the impressive view with a resigned sigh, before tearing himself away from his quiet haven to face the music.  

[bbcdiaries]

[Teaser Breakdown] “+ +” and the Blood Moon

If you have been a LOONA fan for awhile, then the “+ +” teaser isnt unfamiliar. We saw a similar teaser from LOONA and now we have another teaser that coincides with the blood moon/lunar eclipse. I did some research and apparently the blood moon means, at least on the spiritual level, that a major change will occur. And because this lunar eclipse also occurs when Mars is most visible, this change can bring about aggression, leading to a dangerous change. And any change means that something will be lost. What remains will last forever. 

The major change that will occur is the complete formation of LOONA. All units and YeoJin will come together to form one group. The “+ +” stands for the addition of all girls. Love&Live + Mix&Match + beauty&thebeat. LOONA 1/3 + OEC + yyxy. 

But as each moon is revealed, we see it get darker with each group until we are left with a blood moon. Even though LOONA will finally become one, there will be a cost. I mainly believe that Olivia (read my theory!) will have something to do with it, but what will be lost is still to be determined. 

[portalofi]

LOONA Lunar Calendar Theory by bowlingalixP

this was originally posted in the loona subreddit, but i got permission to post it here! i personally think that a majority of these things were intended by BBC, if not all of them. enjoy the read!

“I created this chart that outlines the exact phases of the moon on the days that the girls were announced to the world. These phases do not include teaser trailer dates or single release dates. This is simply just the exact days that the girls/groups were announced.

What's particularly interesting is that:

The “Good Girls” 1/3 are ALMOST a Full Moon - they released a day before the full moon actually.

The only two girls that have a waxing moon phase (“growing light”) are HaSeul (the leader) and YeoJin. HaSeul, being the ONLY girl in the entire group to have more of the “light” side of the moon in her release than dark. The rest of the girls seem to be taken over by the “Darkness.”

The “Bad Girls” Odd Eye Circle are ALMOST a New Moon - once again this group released a day before the new moon. Kim Lip, JinSoul, and Choerry (the members of this subgroup) have similar moon phases. Only, Kim Lip is being taken over more by the darkness than JinSoul and Choerry respectively. Interestingly enough, ViVi who has been moved on the Loona website into Odd Eye Circle and has been seen with OEC at meet-and-greets has the SAME thing happening with her; her moon phase actually fits in-between JinSoul’s and Choerry’s.

Yves, Chuu, and Go Won have a progressive pattern that is really interesting. As the girls are released you can see that the dark side of the moon is slowly taking them over more and more - one by one. A similar, and interesting thing, is happening with HeeJin and HyunJin and I think their videos have a lot to do with it.

Interestingly enough, HaSeul is in Chuu's video waking her up. Perhaps this is showing that HaSeul has the power to bring the girls out of the darkness and into the light - since she is the only girl released in a moon phase growing towards a full moon. Heejin also has a girl looking at her in her video which almost exactly resembles a scene in GoWon's video where she is looking out. Their moon phases are really similar but GoWon is a step after Heejin’s. I think that GoWon in Heejin’s video kinda shows that although filled with joy - her moon phase is fading at that mystery and darkness will soon set in. Hyunjin’s video is fairly sad - basically pinning her at a girl that is being watched and a girl that watches others (specifically her crush). Although a happy person, she’s seems very upset in the video - perhaps the darkness resembles it setting in for her? That may be a bit of a stretch... but in the duet video with HeeJin and HyunJin, they both are wearing yellow and purple plaid, which is what Yves, Chuuu and GoWon wear when they are in their videos toying between the bad and good sides of the Loonaverse.

A lot of theories about the girls and other stuff can actually be pulled from just this release calendar, maybe even about the next girl?

Not one girl has been released on a Full Moon or a New Moon. A new moon resembles both death and rebirth - darkness and light. Do you think it’s possible that this new girl will get released on a lunar New Moon? A Full Moon represents a rhythmic cycle which is more in tune with these girls - they are all connected to each other. My guess is a lunar Full Moon. The next one is on March 1st, 2018 which interestingly is the day after the 28th of February (the last teaser referencing one day after February 28th). Maybe the New Girl will be released on a Full Moon and the new subgroup released on a New Moon? **

Another thing to take into consideration is that the date 2/29/2018 is actually April 14th on the Lunar Calendar. Perhaps they will be releasing a girl on the Full Moon of the 28th and people will think “Wow this clue was for that” and then on the 14th of April get hit with the real reason for the clue - the actual release of the full group. What do you think?”

** although no girl has had a teaser all by herself yet, one for a theory event called Up & Line was posted on march 1st at midnight KST. in this teaser video you can see the silhouette of the 12th girl, and the event it's teasing is taking place on march 17th. of course, march 17th happens to be a new moon. i think that the release of a video today (which should count as the first announcement of the 12th girl) lines up with the idea that something even bigger is coming on april 14th.

[arthurgarment]

ok y'all listen up sonia @soraneku just came up with this whole logical theory?!?!?!??

theory about the new loona teaser: the 29th feb in the chinese lunar calendar is the 14th of april, and following the moon phases, there should be a new moon on the 16th of that same month…

AND IF THEY MAKE THEIR DEBUT IN THAT TIME RANGE, I’LL BE FLIPPING OVER IT BECAUSE DAMN. THAT’S SOME CLEVER FORESHADOWING. KUDOS TO THEM

[loonavrsl]

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PUBG – The Controversial Game is Back After Ban in 10 Countries

The teaser of the Battlegrounds Mobile India has arrived, and now the players are awaiting its launch date, but the company is yet to announce the launch date of the mobile game.

The game is coming up with Krafton, who has the PUBG rights.  PUBG mobile in India was banned in September last year, after which all attempts to return the game have failed. Krafton will soon launch its new game in India, but its launch date is yet to be announced.

The Eclipse connection

According to reports, Battlegrounds Mobile India (PUBG) could launch on June 10, and there is a theory behind its launch date.

Like the other fan theories, the Battlegrounds Mobile India launch date has been gauged from the new poster of the game. Crafton recently posted a picture on the Facebook page of the upcoming game.

The PUBG fans believe that the sun is hidden behind the helmet, heading towards the solar eclipse. Since the next solar eclipse is on June 10, Battlegrounds Mobile India may launch on June 10. According to the poster, it’s an entirely fictional story, but fans are excited by this claim.

In addition, some YouTube gamers had reported the launch date of PUB G Mobile India on June 10, so the launch date of Battleground Mobile India maybe June 10. Moreover, some fans believe that this could be the end of a lunar eclipse. Since the next lunar eclipse is on May 26, the game may launch on May 26. According to reports, Krafton may launch the first trailer of the game soon. The company will host two events in May, the first of which was to announce the game, and the second will launch its trailer. The game will be released next month.

India’s mobile gaming market is expected to get a booster if PUBG is getting a relaunch, as the market worth is over $1 billion in 2021.

Rupantar Guha, associate project manager, Global Data, said, “Battle royale games are popular in India, and considering the demand for PUBG Mobile before the ban, Krafton’s adoption of an Indianized content strategy should ensure the new game’s success. Fau G, an Indian version, is available, which tries to attract the audience but cannot create a success story like PUB G.

The owner of PUB G India Krafton will have to push hard to make up lost ground as the esports segment, which is pioneered in India by PUB G, lost its ground after the ban, and new gamers and esports organizations have transitioned to alternative titles like Sea’s Garena Free Fire which gains a better space in the online gaming segment.

Success story behind sensational game

The initial game is inspired by the Japanese film “Battle Royale”. PUBG was initially released for Microsoft Windows and afterward released for X box. With its initial release, Battlegrounds made US$11 million in the first three days of its Windows early access release in March 2017; it is the top-selling game of 2017, sold 30 million copies and grossed about $ 900 million, and in 2018 it maintained the top-selling position and leading to an annual sales revenue to $1.028 billion.

PUBG is the first mobile battle royale game to gross over $1 billion, reaching over $1.5 billion as of 2019.

Awards and Nominations

PUB G gets 13 awards and 27 nominations which shows it’s not only a revenue generator to the company but also a game with great concept and design, which is not only famous among the audience but also a technically sound one that can compete in the market.

The controversial banning

In India and Pakistan, its ban created controversy, which ultimately leads to a banned status in India and Pakistan; unofficially, it is available.

It is initially banned in Gujarat; the government said it is “too addicting and violent.” In a public meeting, The Prime Minister also mentioned the name of PUB G when a parent asked PM that my kid is not studying what to do, and PM asked in reply, “Ye PUBG wala hai kya”. India was PUBG Mobile’s largest market, with the country accounting for 175 million downloads and 24% of global users; before the ban, its relaunch excites players and esports platform owners.

The founder of online esports platform “Ulitmate Battle” is expecting huge success by the return of PUB G and surely going to add this famous game to their platform.

Gaming career options are also going to boost by this relaunch, as expected by industry expert Shivam Rao COO of gaming talent management firm Trinity gaming. Krafton has considered the Indian requirements. It is Krafton’s biggest investment outside the manufacturing sector.

There will be a pre-registration period before launch. If you haven’t played this famous game, maybe you can officially play it in the future.

The online gaming platforms and fans are eagerly waiting for the return of PUBG with new and more attractive design and versions. Let’s see how people react to the new Battleground Mobile India aka PUBG.

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26th Overwatch Hero

Blizzcon is right around the corner, and given that 1) it's been a few months since the 25th hero Doomfist's release, 2) the 23rd hero Sombra was revealed last year, and 3) Blizzard has been very quiet lately regarding big OW things, I'd say it's extremely likely to expect a new hero reveal. It's also very likely we get a teaser (like the weapon blueprints and newspaper articles before Ana, Orisa, and Doomfist's reveal) regarding this hero after the Halloween event ends and before Blizzcon starts, and semi-likely to get some sort of cinematic like Infiltration.

I'm sure more will become clear as we get closer to the event (and future events might conspire to make me look like an idiot), but here's some of my predictions regarding Hero 26, ordered least likely to most likely:

Hero 26 will be a primary healer

As I'm sure Blizz has noticed: we need healing! If you want to deal damage in Overwatch, you have about 12 heroes to choose from. If you want to absorb front line damage for your team, you have about 5-7 options. But if you want to fill the absolutely critical role of team medic, you have only 4 options, and only 2 of those heroes (Ana and Mercy) can output enough healing at higher levels of play to be considered "primary healers."

Ana herself was a post-release hero, and both she and Orisa were Blizz's attempts to give variety for people playing the often thankless job of "must-picks" Mercy and Reinhardt respectively, which makes me think Blizz might have planned Hero 26 to help give another option to Support players. Granted, Hero 26 could also be a DPS like Sombra or Doomfist, but remember that Sombra and Doomfist were extremely hyped, ready to go, and have sadly seen falloff in their play rates. A primary healer is an essential part of any team and would probably get lots of practical player-testing for some time.

Hero 26 will get their own spotlight cinematic

Blizzard has probably had enough time to whip up a cinematic to show off for the Overwatch event. Expect the usual painstaking animation.

Hero 26's name has already been dropped

Ana Amari, Doomfist, and Sombra all had their names floating around in the lore before they had their modern-day appearances revealed and became playable characters. Of course, Orisa is an exception who came out of nowhere, which is why I'm not quite as sure about this prediction as my previous ones. We'll have some idea what to expect if Blizz starts dropping hero teasers.

Now, if this hero has been name-dropped, who could it be? Well, we've still got Liao, the 6th founding member of Overwatch, who we know nothing about and could have their name attached to virtually any kind of gameplay or character model. Or...:

The 26th Hero is Hammond

For those who have better things to do than pour over the lore for a videogame, I'll explain: "Hammond" was a name that floated around in the teasers for Horizon Lunar Colony as a missing test subject alongside playable character Winston (then much younger). Between the attention given to this name and a comment from Lead Designer Jeff Kaplan about how the next hero was "on the HORIZON" (emphasis added), theorycrafters jumped on the idea that Hammond might be Hero 25, and maybe even wield the Doomfist gauntlet.

The theorying died down a little after Doomfist was revealed and released, but there's still a lot of hints and potential for a hero who shares lore with the Horizon Lunar Colony and Winston. Horizon has been in Overwatch since the game's announcement, and that lore would be brought back to the forefront if we got to see another former resident of the moonbase. If Winston is an idealistic champion of humanity, Hammond could be a much more cynical and brutal revolutionary, perhaps with a smaller Diddy Kong-esque silhouette to make him a visual foil for the giant gorilla.

Gameplay-wise, another playable non-human could have an instantly distinguishable silhouette in a growing cast, like Winston, Bastion, Zenyatta, and Orisa. We know that Horizon had a wide assortment of primates, which could lead to all kinds of great character designs: genetically engineered chimpanzees, orangutans, baboons, etc. To go with the "primary healer" theory above, he could be an ill-tempered healer like Rehgar in Heroes of the Storm, perhaps healing with "gene therapy" themed abilities.

Final thought: I've seen one post (which I've been unable to find and credit) bring up that the name "Hammond" might be a reference to Jurassic Park. While it might be a stretch for Hammond, I could definitely see Blizz dream up a dinosaur hero down the line, for nothing but the sheer cool factor.

Hero 26 will be voiced by Terry Crews

Crews may not have fit Blizz's vision for the cold, calculating Doomfist, but I wouldn't count out Blizz on bringing his enthusiasm for another hero. Mostly for fanservice, but seriously, all that hype had to be building up to something. Call it a gut feeling.

Anyways, can't wait to see how wrong I am! What are your thoughts and fears regarding Overwatch at Blizzcon? Any other predictions?

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The weeks in front of a prospectiveOverwatchnew hero release are always a fun time for theorizing. After the most recent teaser of a string of a posters at a dirty-looking alley, creative speculation, theorycrafting and headcanon are running rife in the area once more as to who Overwatch Hero 28 could be.

We might be due a surprise following the fan-favorite release of Brigitte, so naturally there are some pretty interesting theories doing the rounds. Here's my movie roundup of some of the most popular (and a few very imaginative ) theories.

Two characters introduced into the Overwatch universe last year with brand new map releases are leading the speculation polls.

Given the prominence of Horizon posters and primates in the center of the teaser; Hammond, the mysterious"smaller topic" introduced in Horizon Lunar Colony's launch this past year, is a fan-favorite for Hero 28, or at least being involved in their story. Hammond might have escaped the Lunar Colony by catching a tow on Winston's escape pod, as fresh map details in the upcoming map rework suggest.

2 Junkertown posters also potentially adorn the walls. One on the right of this image resembles an obscured"Scrapyard" - the final area of Junkertown famous for its mech battles. Talking of that, the very darkened left-hand side of this wall retains a poster of"Wrecking Ball" - a Junkertown Mech fighter who's also featured on the walls of Junkertown's wrestling map. The Junkertown Queen, additionally an ex-Scrapyard fighter, went down a storm with all an Overwatch community when her likeness was included on the map, and would be a favorite choice for a new hero.

One final popular concept right now sees the posters as a timeline, with each revealing a bit of a"storm" of forthcoming content. The following year of lore could involve Lucio, omnics, Junkertown, and Horizon Lunar Colony.

With the show speed of recent Overwatch new hero releases, we should not have to wait! There'll probably be another, more special one this week at some point.

[for3v3r-in-a-fantasy]

Overwatch Hero 28 theories

The weeks in front of a potential Overwatchbrand new hero launch are always an enjoyable time for theorizing. Following the most recent teaser of a string of some posters at a dirty-looking street, creative speculation, theorycrafting and headcanon are running rife in the area after more as to that Overwatch Hero 28 could be.

New protagonist releases have followed a pattern so much of switching between"fan-favourite/requested" and surprises. We are due a surprise after the fan-favorite launch of Brigitte, so obviously there are some fairly interesting theories doing the rounds. Here is my movie roundup of a few of the very popular (and some very inventive ) theories.

Two characters introduced to the Overwatch world last year with brand new map releases are leading the speculation polls.

Considering the prominence of Horizon posters and primates at the center of the teaser; Hammond, the cryptic"smaller topic" introduced in Horizon Lunar Colony's launch this past year, is a fan-favorite for Hero 28, or being included in their narrative. Hammond might have escaped the Lunar Colony by grabbing a tow on Winston's escape pod, as fresh map particulars from the upcoming map suggest.

2 Junkertown posters also possibly decorate the walls. One on the best of this picture resembles an obscured"Scrapyard" - the last region of Junkertown famous for its mech battles. Talking of that, the exact darkened left side of this wall retains a poster of"Wrecking Ball" - a Junkertown Mech fighter who's also featured on the walls of Junkertown's wrestling map. The Junkertown Queen, additionally an ex-Scrapyard fighter, went down a storm with all an Overwatch community if her likeness was contained on the map, also could be a favorite pick for a new hero.

1 last popular concept today sees the posters as a deadline, with each revealing a bit of a"storm" of content that is forthcoming.

Together with the show speed of current Overwatch brand new hero releases, we should not have to wait! There will probably be yet another, more special one this week sooner or later.

[bbcdiaries]

LOONA Cinema Theory Teaser Breakdown

BBC keeps messing with my heart and I can’t take it!!! Of course a new teaser is released during my exam, but I finally can sit down and break this teaser down. Please look at my other LOONA teaser breakdown and other theory posts for more references. These are just some things you should keep in mind. 

LOONA OT12 is Coming: before i thought this month’s teasers were for the 3rd unit, but now I am certain that we are seeing the beginning of a complete LOONA. Does this mean the group will debut next month? NO. But, i think BBC right now is building up the hype for the group debut. 

12th member: The last girl we see in the clip is definitely the 12th member. She is wearing the black and white dresses of the 3rd unit, but of course we can’t tell what she looks like. 

March 17th, New Moon: the teaser marks the date March 17th, which is the first new moon of the lunar new year. A new moon signifies a new beginning and most likely the new beginning of LOONA

Cinema Theory: It has been confirmed that this is an event like the Study Group. What will happen at the event, I don’t know. (International Fan Struggle)

Odd things I noticed: this are just some things i noticed that felt weird. (1) Heejin’s clip being in black and white, opposite of her ViViD image. (2) ViVi with black/brown hair and Love & Live projected on her. Could mean she found herself and can now love and live. (3) Each member with their representative element (LOONA 1/3 w/ animals, OEC w/ colors, 3rd unit w/ personalities, ViVi stands out). (4) Chuu is motionless. Could she have turned into a robot (i’m stretching here). 

Overall: LOONA OT12 is coming. 12th member should be revealed next month. Remember April 14th. Heejin, ViVi, and maybe Chuu could be important in finding the new member. Hopefully we get some new music. Please feel free to ask me questions about the LOONA lore!

[dokyungsu]

here’s a theory if you want to hear it... during the elyxion vcr kyungsoo said that they can’t meet together when the moon is red (lunar eclipse is a blood moon), so that’s why nothing was dropped today. they’ll drop their first teaser during smtown just like they did last year with KKB.

akjdhakshdkah my dumb ass bitch energy rly came thru Huh… anyways ur theory probably rite but they still hate us cause no teaser dropped at smtown,,, guess we’ll starve ! nothing new