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[I.D.: A gifset containing four gifs of the upcoming game Tchia.

Gif 1 shows cutscenes of the player character, Tchia, in various gameplay activities such as crafting, sliding down a slope, and running. One shot includes a close up of Tchia’s eye with magical green lights around it.

Gif 2 shows Tchia riding a boat to the shore of a beach.

Gif 3 shows Tchia’s special ability of Soul Jumping to take control of a flying bird.

Gif 4 shows Tchia playing the ukulele before switching to another shot of her running and jumping onto a bird to ride it.

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Tchia is a game inspired by New Caledonian cultures! Play as Tchia, and embark on a heartfelt adventure in a physics-driven, open-world sandbox island. Take control of over 30 animals or objects, jam on your fully playable ukulele, meet a diverse cast of characters, and customize your style!

Set to release Spring 2022 for PS4, PS5, and Windows.

[ID: A photoset containing four images of the interactive book Puhaorangi.

Image 1 shows cover art of the mythologic figure Puhaorangi standing in front of a spectral background with glowing eyes. 

Image 2 shows a man and woman together looking at each other. A text box beneath them reads: “Toitehuatahi is a great explorer he is a wise and loving chief who cares for his people. Te Kuranuiomona his wife of high birth, a loving wife who works tirelessly for her family. Her beauty is known throughout the length of the land. Such is the meaning of her name. The sacred gift of Monoa. And it seems that even the heavens have been smitten by her.”

Image 3 shows Puhaorangi with his back to the viewer as he steps towards a cosmic sky. A text box in the foreground reads: “Without a moment to lose he drove his heel into his waka and commanded his companion forward, there was no hesitation from Amokura as they surged into the stream of Te Unuhanga, the brightness was too strong for Puhaorangi who raised his forearm over his eyes, the noise was piercing but on they travelled no sooner had they entered-- the chaos ceased.”

Image 4 shows Te Kuranuiomona standing in a jungle-like area of plants and trees. Her finger is extended towards a bird on a branch. A text box reads: “As she makes her way towards him he hears her whisper, ‘Such a thing of beauty-- oh Tāne I greet you!’. Enriched with joy by these warm words, he fills his lungs with air therefore extending his breast in a display of bravery and acknowledgement. Te Kuranuiomona folds her fore digit, touches her nose and extends it out towards Puhaorangi.” 

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Puhaorangi is an interactive story book about the origins, exploits, and descendants of the Te Arawa ancestor and superhero, Puhaorangi! Learn from whom Puhaorangi descends from, where his superhero abilities came from, and what led him to traverse the solar system. Story author Raimona Inia also sees Puhaorangi as “the first Māori astronaut!”

For free on iOS and Android.