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A croissance exceptionnelle, reconnue par The NPD Group qui a décerné 3 trophées à Pokémon lors du dernier salon du jouet de Nuremberg, en tant que “Première marque de jouets dans le monde”, “Marque de jouets la plus lucrative en Europe” et ” Marque de jeux et puzzles la plus lucrative en Europe ». En effet, Pokémon a maintenu sa position de première marque de jouets en France, en Belgique et aux Pays-Bas, et a atteint sa position annuelle la plus élevée au Royaume-Uni, en Allemagne et en Italie, selon les chiffres enregistrés par le panel list.

En France, la franchise s’est classée n° 1 des marques de jouet pour la deuxième année consécutive, avec des ventes presque deux fois supérieures à celles de la marque n°?2 et une croissance de 14?% vs 2021. Marque la plus performing Top?15, Pokemon comptait également 14?products in the Top?50 des meilleures ventes de l’année.

A croissance “Worldwide”

Pokémon a également atteint the meilleure position annual de his histoire en Allemagne, au Royaume-Uni et en Italy. N°?4 in Germany (contre n°?9 auparavant) grace à a croissance de 44?%, elle a also été la mark la plus performante du Top?15 et compté deux produits dans le Top?50 des jouets en termes de income. Au Royaume-Uni, Pokémon a été n°?4 (contre n°?7 un an plus tot) et, in Italy, the franchise apparaît pour la première fois dans le Top 15 with la plus forte croissance des marks qui y sont presentes : + 101?% d’une année sur l’autre.

In termes d’offre, the extension “Ecarlate et Violet” you jeu de cartes à collectionner, attendu le 31?mars prochain, propose a version revisitée de la mecanique de jeu des Pokémon-ex, et mark également les débuts des Pokémon- ex Téracristal avec des illustrations texturées uniques mettant en valeur leur Type Téracristal. S’y ajoutent les figurines de combat, les peluches et la ceinture “Clip ‘N’ Go” de Jazwares, ainsi que les coffrets de jeu de construction Mega de Mattel.

Pour memoire, le phenomène Pokémon, c’est 440?millions de jeux vidéo vendus dans le monde, plus de 22 billions de jeux de cartes à collectionner livrés dans 77 pays et régions en 13 langues, plus d’un billion de téléchargement dans le The world you play on mobile Pokémon GO was launched in 2016, plus 1,000 episodes from the animated series diffused in 177 counts and regions in plus 30 languages, repeated over 25 seasons.

By Laurent P. Posted Mar 27, 2023 3:24pm

Bayonetta back on Nintendo Switch soon! The Witch of Umbra awaits you on March 17, 2023 with a gentle prequel to her adventures when Cereza was a child. The opportunity to dive back into his adventures with Chouchou … We tested it, we tell you!

Good news for fans of bayonet ! On the occasion of a new Nintendo Direct which took place on Wednesday 8 February 2023, Shinya KatahashiGeneral Manager of the Japanese manufacturer’s Entertainment Planning & Development Division, unveiled a brand new trailer for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, prequel to The Adventures of the Umbra Witch. A software available since March 17, 2023.

Bayonetta Origins – Cereza and the Lost Demon trailer for Nintendo Switch:

A game already mentioned in the past, this one was officially announced on the occasion of the Game Awards 2022in December 2022, from Nintendo And platinum games.

Synopsis of Bayonetta Origins – Cereza and the Lost Demon:

“Long before she mastered the dark arts and became the one we know as ‘Bayonetta,’ our heroine once ventured into the Forbidden Forest of Avalon. By her side is Chouchou, the very first demon she bonded with, who resides in her comforter Play as both Cereza and Chouchou in a dangerous forest in search of a power that will allow Cereza to become her mother to rescue.

On the gameplay side, this one is very different from the three parts of bayonetwith graphics that are the opposite of previous works and combat that’s a little more watered down, but still with domestic animalthe plush of Cereza discovered in the first installment, and his (slightly different) demonic version held by viola In bayonet 3. A trailer that will definitely make your mouth water…

Our opinion on Bayonetta Origins – Cereza and the Lost Demon:

Just a few months after the release of the excellent bayonet 3which no doubt led to everyone agreeing on the quality of this beat’m’all on Nintendo Switch, platinum games offers a brand new story about the witch of Umbra since March 17th… Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon immerses you in a prequel to the adventures of bayonetwhen the witch was a child.

An interesting starting point that allows both fans of the franchise and newcomers to immerse themselves in these adventures. A desire for accessibility marked by the developers, both through graphics and an artistic direction aimed at the general public, with pastel colors and marked outlines, and through a gameplay that leaves room for leveling the difficulty of the actions throughout the game of the witch and her stuffed animal, at the whim of the players, so that everyone can try the opus without frustrating the casual gamer.

On the gameplay side, if you are a fan of Beat’m All then go your way as it completely changes and here is an opportunity for the players to control it Cereza And domestic animal at the same time asymmetrical: the Exit Joy-Con lets you control Cerezawith passive gameplay that only offers you to use magic to immobilize enemies and advance on the map while the Proper JoyCon lets you control domestic animal, with active gameplay that offers you to defeat the enemies encountered. Somewhat complex maneuverability when playing in hybrid mode on console, requiring some brain-hands synchronization (but not insurmountable either). In home console mode, it can be beneficial to play in pairs, each taking care of one character JoyCon dedicated.

On the story side, this one is inspired by Celtic folklore, by the fairies, enemies to defeat in the game while bringing a big touch ofAlice in Wonderland, Cereza must follow a white wolf (in the manner of Alice’s white rabbit) in an enchanted and labyrinthine forest. Her sidekick, Chouchou (Cheshire in English, it can’t be invented…) serves as the young girl’s protector as she finds her way around this “wonderland”.

How not to think about the franchise too The Legend of Zeldaso much Bayonet origins is inspired by it (or pays homage, it’s up to you), whether in the “Tir na Nog”, a kind of dungeon, in the chests and their little music at the opening (striking…) or even in the “Fragments of the Heart”, here represented by petals and with exactly the same function. Everything is being done to bring us back zeldaand it works, the opus integrates quite well the codes of the franchise from Nintendo to get the most out of it and offer an extremely interesting game, extremely well made and quite addictive.

A great introduction for newcomers and a chance to extend Cereza’s adventure a bit after the final installment in the saga, released at the end of October 2022.

And to discover the previous trailers, go here:

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By Nancy Berger, Pedagogical Advisor, RÉCIT National Service in Vocational Training.

In vocational education, some programs involve the teaching and learning of electricity, electronics, and programming, concepts that may seem abstract to learners. To make them more concrete, why not use simple and fun electronic maps! Let’s see.

In vocational training, some programs include teaching and learning of electricity, electronics, and programming. Just think of programs in electricity, electromechanics of automated systems, assembly of cables and circuits, repair of electronic audio-video equipment or repair and service in electronics. The concepts to be mastered may seem abstract to the students.

Here are the components that you can use to gradually introduce learners to these topics. We start with the Makey Makey board, which is a simple electronic circuit that allows intuitive discovery of the circuits. Then we go to Micro:bit, a microprocessor that we have to program. Its programming is simple and done in blocks. Finally we finish the Arduino board, which contains two microcontrollers and must be programmed on its interface in the C++ language. Each card brings an additional level of complexity to master the basics of electrics, electronics and programming. Let’s take a closer look.

The Makey Map Makey

The Makey Makey card allows you to learn the basics of electricity by testing the conductivity of the materials used in the circuits. It can be used in combination with the Micro:bit card to add a programming component.

Figure 1: Front of a Makey-Makey card

Figure 2: Back of a Makey-Makey card

From the projects created with Makey Makey it is possible to verify the operation of electrical or electronic circuits and to draw the corresponding circuit diagrams, two skills of the electrical and electromechanical programs of automated systems.

Makey Makey cards provide an introduction to testing and repairing simple electrical circuits, two skills in wire and circuit assembly, and electronics repair and service programs. Since it can be used in combination with Micro:bit, a microprocessor, it also allows entry into this type of component to accommodate the students of the Audio-Video Electronic Equipment Repair Program.

For a better understanding, here is a first video in which we see a piano whose keys are activated by direct contact with fruit. In this example, students can be asked about the principles of inductance and conductivity. The learner must then ask why contact with a fruit allows one branch of the circuit to be activated, what type of circuit it is, how the current flows in the fruit, etc. Students can also be encouraged to think about the actual composition of the circuit to think about. The learner must then try to understand why a connection to a conductive material (copper ring) is important for activating a branch of the circuit or how the keys can be activated independently. We then introduce the concept of grounding and paralleling.

The Micro:bit card

The Micro:bit microprocessor makes it possible to learn the basics of electronics and programming by using the board in combination with the Microsoft Make Code application. It is advisable to use this tool after mastering the Makey Makey map for faster appropriation.

Figure 1: Front of a Micro:bit card

Figure 2: Back side of a micro:bit card

In the Electromechanics of Automated Systems course, students have to learn how to program. Using the Micro:bit card allows for an initiation into this ability. In the Electronic Repair and Maintenance and Electronic Audio-Video Equipment Repair programs, students must learn to work with microprocessors. The Micro:bit card is one of them. It therefore allows a good introduction to this type of component.

In this second video we see a playful use of the Micro:bit card, the reproduction of a virtual cube. This introduces the concepts of random instructions, conditional statements, and variables, which are the fundamentals of programming. The language used is JavaScript, a simple and effective language. It’s a great way to introduce learners to programming, since everything can be done in French and the different programming elements are blocks of different colors depending on the type.

In this third video we see a more practical use of the Micro:bit card, the development of a soil moisture sensor called a hygrometer. With this exercise, learners can practice basic programming, as well as assembling a simple circuit, a skill students in electricity and electromechanics of automated systems must master. You must have a good understanding of the concept of electron transport in order to configure your sensor.

The combination of Makey Makey and Micro:bit

Once the Makey Makey and Micro:bit cards are well mastered, it is possible to combine them. It is then necessary to program in Scratch in the C language. This language is now used to program certain modern automata studied in the Electromechanics of Automated Systems program.

In this fourth video we see this interaction between the two cards. For this demonstration, the two cards need to be connected to the computer we programmed on. Conductive tape is used to electrify the fingers of a glove. When you bend your fingers, you touch a piece of conductive tape on your palm, which closes one branch of the circuit and allows electricity to flow. Depending on the bent finger and the position of the micro:bit card, we hear a different sound, we see a varied representation on the micro:bit card, and we change the background behind the character in the scratch interface. This project allows to deepen the learners’ knowledge of the formation of electrical circuits and programming in C. Competencies of the Electricity, Repair and Service programs in electronics and electromechanics of the automated systems are thus combined.

The Arduino board

The Arduino board allows you to delve into the basics of electronics and programming, this time in the C++ language. It allows for an interesting introduction to electronic components and possibly automata programmable in C. In fact, the Arduino board contains two microcontrollers and a microprocessor, components also found in automata. Therefore, the manipulation of this card combines the interests of the electromechanical programs of automated systems, electricity and repair and service in electronics.

Figure 1: Front of an Arduino Mega board

Figure 2: Back of an Arduino Mega Board

The projects that can be done with the Arduino board are almost limitless. It can be connected to various components such as LEDs, motors, sensors, etc. In this fifth video we present the virtual cube project. This is the same exercise as the one presented in the second video capsule, but with this new tool. You must first program the board using the Arduino IDE interface, which is available online for free. Then all the components on the Arduino Mega board must be wired up, respecting the previously established code and the specifics of each. For example, an LED must be protected by a resistor. The game dice are controlled by a push button switch; A new pattern will appear each time the button is pressed.

In the sixth video we model how a parking barrier works. A push button switch and servo motor are used for this. It should be noted that the switch could be replaced with a pressure sensor. In this case, the motor propeller rotates 90° up when the button is pressed. When the button is released, the propeller will return to its home position. Everything has to be reprogrammed in the Arduino IDE interface and wired up on the board, respecting the code and the specifics of the components. For example, a capacitor must be used with servo motors.

The last word

To properly prepare students for work in electrical, electronic, and programming fields, teachers must use innovative strategies to make the basic principles of these disciplines understandable, despite their abstract nature. Makey Makey, Micro:bit and Arduino boards can be used as a starting point to understand electrical and electronic circuits and to learn programming step by step. These cards have a fun aspect that will keep students motivated on their journey.

Each map attains a higher challenge level and gives a good understanding of how the circuits work. Thus, the learners are better equipped to carry out various installations and diagnose possible problems in already existing systems.

If you have any concerns about using these cards, please contact your RÉCIT FP Education Advisor who can help set up activities related to your program.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are available at Cdiscount. For the spring season, the wireless headphones from Apple will be offered with a 30 euro discount.

Visit the Cdiscount site where the French e-commerce site offers you to buy the AirPods Pro 2 at a discounted price. Apple-branded headphones are currently sold at a price of 269 euros instead of 299 euros; which corresponds to an immediate discount of 10% at the e-tailer.

For your information, the pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 headphones can be delivered free of charge to your home or to a collection point, depending on the status of the Cdiscount customer.

AirPods Pro 2: Treat yourself to Apple headphones on sale

Apple AirPods Pro 2, which surpass the first generation of headphones, feature the Apple H2 chip, a custom-designed Apple high-excursion transducer, a custom-designed high-dynamic-range amplifier, active noise cancellation, adaptive transparency, and a ventilation system to compensate for ear pressure, personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and adaptive equalization.

As for the sensors, there are two beamforming microphones, an inward-facing microphone, a skin detection sensor, the motion detector, the voice detector, and touch controls.

As far as battery life goes, the headphones can last up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge. Listening can be extended up to 30 hours with the included MagSafe charging case. After all, a 5 minute charge in the case gives about 1 hour of listening or about 1 hour of talking.

Click here to take advantage of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 Cdiscount offer

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With the arrival of spring, it’s time to deal with the exterior, arrange it, decorate it or give it a second life. On the Leroy Merlin website you will find many promotional items for outdoor decoration, in particular a wooden openwork trellis from Premices. With this panel, 90 cm wide and 180 cm high, you can decorate your walls, but also create partitions on a terrace or balcony. The trellis can then be left free, used as a support for curtains or other dividing tools, or as a support for flowers and vines. Furnish your outdoor space thanks to Leroy Merlin and take advantage of the offer on the Premices Forest Style perforated wooden grid panel at a price of 50.07 euros instead of 58.90 euros until April 4th.

Opt for an openwork wooden top, available from Leroy Merlin

The mesh of Forest Style’s Premices openwork wooden lattice panel, available from Leroy Merlin, is dense enough to allow daylight and air to pass through while maintaining some privacy, which is the desired effect if you want to use this panel as a separate, for example Your terrace from the neighbour’s. Note that the frame is made from treated Scots pine, which is weather resistant: it’s not afraid of exposure to the outside elements. The slats are 15mm thick and mounted on a 3cm thick frame: the Premices panel thus remains thin but strong, ready to accommodate your climbing plants.

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The Redmi Note 12 Pro is Xiaomi’s new midship killer. Like its predecessors, it offers a smooth experience without too many compromises and, most importantly, at a relatively low price. Today Cdiscount goes from 399 euros to 325 euros.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro

Officially launched in October 2022, Xiaomi’s new Redmi series is finally available in Europe. This twelfth generation has good arguments to offer and, regardless of the model, offers very good value for money. The Redmi Note 12 Pro meets many requirements to meet your needs. It is trading today at a discount of 75 euros.

What are the strengths of the Redmi Note 12 Pro?

• A 6.7 inch FHD+ OLED panel in 120 Hz
• An efficient SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 1080
• Good autonomy coupled with 67W fast charging

In the 8 + 128 GB version, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro is usually offered for 399 euros, but on Cdiscount it is possible to get it for only 325 euros thanks to a third-party offer. However, please note that the product is actually shipped by Cdiscount.

If the offer mentioned in this article is no longer available after that, you can find more promotions for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G below. The table is updated automatically.

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The middle class par excellence

On this Redmi Note 12 Pro, Xiaomi offers a crafted design with flat edges for a better grip in the hand. Even with its 6.67-inch screen, it feels comfortable in the hand thanks to its 187 g and its 7.9 mm thickness. The Redmi Note 12 Pro has the advantage of offering an Oled panel in Full HD +, ideal for viewing multimedia content. Thanks to a refresh rate of 120 Hz, you are therefore entitled to infinite contrasts and excellent fluidity in use.

In the photo, it is equipped with an IMX 766 with OIS, a 50 megapixel sensor accompanied by an 8 megapixel sensor for ultra wide angle and 2 megapixel macro. If we haven’t tested it yet, we regret the presence of the macro mode, which is very anecdotal. In good conditions, it should offer nice shots thanks to its main sensor.

Without too many compromises

In terms of performance, the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor is the animation with here 8 GB of RAM. A mid-range chip that is more than enough to consult your social networks, surf the web and support multitasking and even run some 3D games. On the software side, it comes with the MIUI 13 home interface under Android 12. It is also compatible with the 5G network.

Xiaomi does not skimp on autonomy and offers a large 5,000 mAh battery on its Redmi Note 12 Pro – enough to last 1 to 2 days without an outlet. For charging, it swaps the Plus model’s 120W charge for a 67W charge from 25W.

To learn even more, don’t hesitate to consult our handy guide on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.

To find out what the competition offers, we now invite you to consult our guide to the best smartphones under €300 in 2023.

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