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Assassin's Creed Origins
Akcji 27 October 2017
The seventh major installment in the Ubisoft's best-selling action game series. Plotwise, Assassin's Creed: Empire is a sort of prequel to the entire series, taking players so far back in time as none other installment did - to the ancient Egypt, long before the two opposing orders of Assassins and Templars were founded. Players play the part of a slave, a distant ancestor to Altair - the protagonist of the first Assassin's Creed. Concerning mechanics, the title does not differ significantly from previous installments of the series, still being primarily an adventure game, supplemented with action sequences and carefully planned assassinations. The game world was, of course, with reverence typical of the franchise, adapted to the new setting, bringing back things like the possibility to mount animals or use boats. On the technical side, Empire is said to avoid relying on the achievements of previous installments, while our area of activity is approximately three times larger than what was offered by Assassin's Creed IV.
Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition
RPG 14 September 2017
A direct sequel to Divinity: Original Sin and another installment in the popular RPG series launched in 2002 by the Belgian developer, Larian Studios. The story takes place once more in the fantasy land of Rivellon and presents events that occur between the first and second game in the franchise. This time around, we assume the role of a sorcerer, who uses the forbidden powers of the Source and is constantly pursued by the Order. We can determine the race and origin of our character, both of which influence the attitude of the encountered NPCs towards him or her to a large extent. The gameplay mechanics do not deviate significantly from the previous game in the series, although the developers did introduce a few novelties, such as a modified combat system, new element combinations as well as Source Powers. Contrary to its predecessor and other titles of the franchise, the production has a clearly darker atmosphere.
Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition
Akcji 28 February 2017
A third-person action game with RPG elements created by Guerilla Games, the studio known for Killzone series. The game is set in the distant future, where the world is ruled by intelligent animal-like forms that evolved from the machines responsible for the fall of an advanced human civilization centuries ago; the former rulers of the world survived, but their lifestyle was reduced to that of primitive, isolated tribes. The player takes the role of Aloy – a young girl, who seeks to find secrets of the ancients and discover her destiny. The heroine is not defenseless in this dangerous world. When fighting hostile machines she can count on her skills (developed individually) and loads of futuristic weapons, made up of parts of fallen enemies. The game is set in an open world, and the protagonist is free to choose both the order and method in which she undertakes missions. You can either openly confront your enemies or cunningly exploit their weaknesses.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Akcji 27 October 2017
Another installment of the best-selling FPS series, and at the same time a direct continuation to Wolfenstein: The New Order created by Machine Games. The Action of Wolfenstein: The New Colossus is set in 1961 – after waking up from a coma B.J. Blazkowicz and his companions find the United States of America occupied by the Nazis. The main protagonist finds common ground with the leaders of the local resistance, and decides to help them fight the invaders. As in the previous Wolfenstein installment, the gameplay in The New Colossus features exploration, completing consecutive missions, and eliminating scores of diverse foes. The players are given a wide range of murderous weapons – including not only classic firearms but also some more elaborate pieces. Interestingly, once again the developers have decided to abandon health regeneration mechanics in favor of the old-school med-kit system. The game features high-quality 3D graphics – in comparison to its predecessor, the most significant are the texture and special effect enhancements that accompany the gunfights.
Mass Effect: Andromeda
RPG 21 March 2017
The fourth part of the hugely popular action RPG game series in a space-opera setting. BioWare Montreal, the development studio that helped create the two previous installments took the reins of Mass Effect: Andromeda's development. The game's story is not associated with the trilogy about Commander Shepard's fight against the Reapers, offering instead a completely separate plot featuring new characters and locations. Using the proven pattern, the creators of Mass Effect: Andromeda put the focus on a spectacular TPP action experience and moral choices that have a direct impact on the course of events. The technical side of the game is based on the third-generation Frostbite engine, providing high-quality audiovisuals.
Akcji 05 May 2017
An in-name-only sequel to a best-selling science-fiction FPS released in 2006. After many perturbations haunting the series, the development has been commissioned to Arkane Studios, the creators of the Dishonored series. Prey is not a continuation per se, but rather a peculiar reboot of the original 2006’s installment of the game; both games share only the FPS science fiction setting and the necessity to single-handedly fight hostile extraterrestrials aboard a space station drifting through the cosmic void. The main protagonist is Morgan Yu – a man or a woman, depending on the player’s choice. Morgan is a part of a scientific project working towards enhancing the human race. Throughout the game he / she has to face hordes of aliens with unique features and abilities. Some of these abilities can be adopted by Morgan and utilized in creative ways. Players can also make use of a wide range of futuristic weaponry and gadgets.
Resident Evil VII: Biohazard
Akcji 24 January 2017
Seventh major installment in the cult series of survival horrors created by Capcom and launched in year 1996 on the PlayStation console. Subsequent parts of this long-standing series concentrate on a battle the humanity wages against a deadly virus which transforms those it infects into bloodthirsty monsters. The players accompany several characters who appeared in various installments of Resident Evil over the years as well as in many side installments. The game, being faithful to tradition, shows the action in third person perspective and the gameplay is based on exploration, fighting enemies and solving occasional logical puzzles. The game has a horror atmosphere which, across subsequent installments in the series, was gradually reduced in favor of action elements. Resident Evil 7 combines the best aspects of the old and new installments and is the first main Resident Evil game created for the eight generation consoles.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Akcji 03 March 2017
Another installment in the popular action-adventure game series by Nintendo, and also the first game in the series for WiiU. In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you play once again as the main character of the franchise, Link, who gets involved in yet another exciting and dangerous adventure as he tries to learn what led to the downfall of the land of Hyrule. The gameplay is a combination of several genres: adventure, action RPG, and even survival. During the game, you explore the open world, solve puzzles and fight enemies; the combat is arcade-like and requires you to use varied tactics. You also have to gather resources in order to prepare food and drink, which affect your abilities, just like pieces of equipment.
RPG 07 February 2017
A third-person action game developed by Team Ninja studio (known from titles like Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden) under the supervision of Koei Tecmo company. We play as a samurai fighting against various enemies, among which we will find both humans and monsters. We cut our way through the enemies not only with conventional weaponry, but also with special abilities of our hero and the magical power enchanted in his sword. Gameplay is a mix of games like Onimusha and Dark Souls. This means that the difficulty level is high and it forces the player to make use of different tactics, dodges, blocking and powerful, complex combos. Interestingly, game has been announced as early as 2005 and was supposed to be one of the launching titles for PlayStation 3. However, due to a few complications, the developed has been postponed, and the final game will make it now to next generation of consoles.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Akcji 08 August 2017
A third-person action game set in a fantasy world inspired by Celtic mythology. Title was developed by the British studio Ninja Theory, known for Enslaved, Heavenly Sword, and DMC: Devil May Cry. In the game we traverse a dark, mythical world, full of references to popular stories, characters, and monsters born in the imagination of the Celts. Protagonist of the game is a female warrior named Senua, who embarks on a dangerous journey to the land of the dead. As you might have guessed, during her journey, the heroine faces scores of dangerous enemies, with which she usually deals using a sword. Using a variety of combos and special abilities, Senua makes her way to the destination of her journey. Although a fully independent production, Hellblade features high-level visuals, and the gameplay mechanic brings several innovations to the slasher genre, in which the developers from Ninja Theory had become specialized over the years.
Total War: Warhammer II
Strategiczne 28 September 2017
Another installment in a popular series of strategy games created by Creative Assembly. Unlike the first part of the subseries, which was set in the Old World, this time the players travel to the west, where they wage a war across four continents: Ulthuan, Naggaroth, Southern Realms, and Lustria. Four races take part in the conflict, i.e. the High Elves, the Dark Elves, the Lizardmen, and the Skaven. Each of these factions fights for control over the Great Vortex, which they can heal or disperse using various rituals. Once more, gameplay in Total War: Warhammer II is based on two pillars. In a strategy map view you move your armies, manage economy and expand cities (all this in turns), while battles are waged in real time on 3D battlefields. Each race has its unique mechanics, units and heroes. Besides, owners of the first and second game can download a huge map that combines both game worlds. This way you can play a campaign of truly epic scale while controlling any of the factions available in Total War: Warhammer and its sequel.
The Long Dark
Przygodowe 01 August 2017
A first person survival sandbox game, developed by independent Canadian studio Hinterland. The team includes veteran game developers, who previously worked for Relic Entertainment, Volition, and BioWare. The game takes you into a post-apocalyptic world after a massive geomagnetic storm. With all electronic devices disabled and water and food supplies running low, the player has to struggle to survive the incoming winter. The game’s sandbox mechanics and its open-world structure give much freedom of gameplay, whose biggest challenges are survival and making difficult moral choices. The game features a compelling narrative written by Marianne Krawczyk, the author of scripts for such titles as God of War and L.A. Noire. The game’s unique character is emphasized by its unusual graphics, designed by Hokyo Lima (known for League of Legends).
RPG 23 February 2017
Third-person perspective action game with RPG features and a sequel to the warmly-received production created by Cavia in 2010. The second installment was created by a different developer – Platinum Games known for the Bayonetta series. Despite that, Tarou Yokou, the creator of the first game, retained his position as the director of the project. The game takes place in distant future in which Earth was destroyed due to war against deadly machines. Humans, having found a safe haven on the Moon, created the limited YoRHa series of sapient androids to fight on their behalf. The YoRHa combined forces with androids of older generation and together they face the rebel machines. Two out of three protagonists of NieR Automata are completely new characters, but during the game player will also encounter characters from the first installment of the series as both stories are connected. Gameplay mechanics of the game are similar to ones in its predecessor and they offer an attractive combination of hack-and-slash, magic and RPG.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Akcji 22 August 2017
The first story expansion for Uncharted 4: The Thief’s End. The add-on, also created by Naughty Dog, is a stand-alone title. For the first time in the history of the series, we control a different character – Chloe Frazer. The story begins some time after the events of Uncharted 4, and sees the heroine appear in India, where she attempts to find an ancient artifact, supported by Nadine Ross - a local mercenary. Gameplay wise, the game reuses the mechanics seen in The Thief’s End. As a result, we are given an action-adventure game that occupies us with exploration, solving rather uncomplicated puzzles, and shootouts with numerous opponents. This time, the creators have placed more emphasis on stealth – the protagonists often has to sneak, avoid her opponents, and avoid engaging in open combat.
RPG 04 April 2017
The fifth entry in a popular jRPG series and a part of the Shin Megami Tensei series, started in 1987. As always, the developing studio is Atlus, which created the series. The plot of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 5 revolves around the theme of seven cardinal sins and puts us in the role of an ordinary high school student, who discovers supernatural powers in himself. The protagonist lead a normal teenager’s life during the day, solving typical school problems and interacting with schoolmates, while at night he turns into a superhero, engaging in a deadly fight against evil. In terms of game mechanics, the production follows in its predecessors' footsteps, combining features of classic jRPG games and their turn-based combat with elements of school life simulator and the, popular in Japan, visual novel genre. Graphics have been created using a new, original engine and feature a dark, though cartoonish, style.
Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPG 28 February 2017
A computer RPG based on a tabletop roleplaying system called Numenera that combines elements of fantasy and science-fiction. The title was created by indie developer inXile entertainment, mostly known for the highly acclaimed remake of The Bard’s Tale and post-apocalyptic Wasteland 2. The game is a spiritual successor to Planescape: Torment - one of the classics of the genre, created by Black Isle Studio in 1999. The original game’s co-creator, Colin McComb, was the lead designer in this new project. The game is set in the distant future, where humanity created a society on a civilization level similar to the Middle Ages, albeit the setting features also rare examples of highly-advanced technology left after more advanced, extinct civilizations. Gameplay is based on the rules of the tabletop system, appropriately modified for the needs of a computer game. The game features isometric perspective and real-time action, although the battles themselves are turn-based, as well as a system of moral choices, which have impact on the world and reactions of non-player characters.
Akcji 25 April 2017
The sequel to Outlast, a 2013 first-person survival horror and a successful debut of the Red Barrels studio. As the authors decided to abandon the themes initiated in the first part of the series, the game does not return to the dark psychiatric hospital located somewhere in the mountains of Colorado. Instead, Outlast 2 takes place in a completely new location and tells the story of new characters. However, original gameplay mechanic characterized by the inability to fight encountered enemies, remained unchanged. Player's character has no combat skills and survival consists mainly of avoiding direct confrontations. In some cases, an escape turns out to be the only solution. When fleeing, the game's complex model of movements, inspired by the parkour technique, is a great help.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPG 17 October 2017
Another installment in an RPG series based on the Comedy Central’ cult adult-oriented cartoon TV series. The title is a direct sequel to South Park: The Stick of Truth released in 2014. However, unlike that game, this one was created by an Ubisoft’s subsidiary. Once again you play as the New Kid, whose family just recently moved in to South Park. This tim, Cartman and his group play the roles of superheroes, making up the vigilante group of Coon & Friends. They have to face a new danger, the villainous Professor Chaos. In terms of gameplay mechanics, the game is similar to its predecessor, combining classic RPG elements with turn-based combat, further spiced up with a big doze of nasty humor invented by the creators of the TV series: Matt Stone and Trey Parker.
Forza Motorsport 7
Wyścigi 03 October 2017
Another installment in the best-selling racing game series developed by Turn 10 in cooperation with Microsoft. In Forza Motorsport 7, the players can participate in races taking place on over 30 different tracks, while driving one of the 700 available licensed cars. All of the vehicles can be modified in terms of their performance and appearance. The driving physics implemented herein are neatly balanced between a simulation and arcade racing and should suit both racing veterans and beginners, who can use a number of available facilitations. Forza Motorsport 7 is one of the first games ever to exploit the full potential of Xbox One X, allowing the players to experience the 4K resolution at stable 60 frames per second. Apart from the free-to-play spinoff - Forza Motorsport 6: Apex - the seventh full-fledged installment is also the first in the series’ history to be released not only on consoles but also on PC. Windows 10.
Bijatyki 16 May 2017
A sequel to the 2013 arcade fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us by NetherRealm Studios, known for the latest Mortal Kombat games. Like in its predecessor, in Injustice 2 you play as the characters from the DC universe, fighting each other in violent duels. The game features minimal plot, in which Batman and his supporters try to rebuild the society, but at the same time have to fight against Superman and his allies. Among the chaos, a new danger appears, threatening to wipe out all of humanity. Mechanics-wise, Injustice 2 is a spectacular Mortal Kombat-like 2.5D fighting game, although it's not as violent. You can play as either a hero or a villain; available characters include Superman, the Flash, Batman, Supergirl, Aquaman, Atrocitus and Gorilla Grodd. The sequel also allows for modifying your chosen character. During the gameplay, you earn new equipment, which can alter not only your character's appearance, but also their abilities.
Shadow Warrior 2
Akcji 19 May 2017
A sequel to a first-person action game, which in turn was a remake of a popular FPS from 1997. Polish developer Flying Wild Hog comes back with a continuation set five years after the events of the first game. In Shadow Warrior 2 you play as Lo Wang, who now leads a lonely life of a mercenary working for the local Yakuza. Gameplay mechanics did not change much, so the protagonist takes down on his enemies using a wide arsenal of firearms and melee weapons. The sequel retains the progression system featured in the first game as well as weapon customization. What is new, is the four-people co-op mode, in which a group of players fights off enemies while trying to complete mission objectives. In both single player campaign and co-op mode the locations are procedurally generated, which makes each playthrough unique.
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Akcji 15 September 2017
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider is an action game set in the Dishonored game universe. We play as a new protagonist, Billie Lurk. She is an assassin with supernatural powers and the right hand of Daud, one of the series' primary antagonists and the character we played as in two DLCs of the first Dishonored game. Our job is to hunt down the titular Outsider, a mysterious being that is the source of the supernatural powers used by the series' heroes. Story is nonlinear and its outcome is heavy reliant on our choices. Death of the Outsider takes us to the city of Karnaca known from Dishonored 2. We will visit many various locations during our adventures, like cultist hideouts or underground fight clubs. Gameplay mechanics did not change and are the same as in the previous games of the series. Once again we can play stealthy and be a silent assassin or attack our enemies in plain sight. As we progress, we unlock new abilities and pieces of equipment. After finishing the game, we can play it once again in the Original Game Plus mode where we have access to abilities from Dishonored 2.
Endless Space 2
Strategiczne 19 May 2017
A continuation of a 2012's highly-rated, turn-based 4X space strategy game by Amplitude studio. The action of Endless Space 2 takes us once again into the distant future where we can take part in a galactic conflict between the great races fighting struggling for control over a fragment of the universe. Both our empire management and battles take place in a turn-based system, and the player's task is to explore the universe, take control of individual planets, create a functioning economy, develop new technologies, and establish trade and diplomatic relations. The military aspect plays a key role in the game, featuring an advanced ship construction module, allowing us to personally choose the individual components of our ship. The game's virtual universe is randomly generated, providing unique adventures and challenges with each new game.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Strategiczne 28 July 2017
A tactical real-time strategy game inspired by the Commandos series. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is set in Japan in 1615. The new shogun decided to enforce peace in the entire country which requires him to silently eliminate all the opposition that may dream of rebelling against him. To achieve this, he asks a group of five specialists who deal in murder, sabotage, and espionage. It is the team that the player will lead in the course of the campaign that consists of over a dozen extensive missions. In Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, the action is presented from a camera placed high above the characters’ heads which provides us with a good grasp of the environment and lets us efficiently issue orders to our agents. Since they perform risky tasks on enemy territory, it is necessary to stay out of guards’ sight and act stealthily. Maps were designed in a way that allows for any mission to be completed in various ways. To succeed, the player always has to cunningly use the unique skills of every character and devise plans that involve strict cooperation within the party.
Strategiczne 23 November 2017
Another major installment in the bestselling turn-based strategy game series that focus on a humorous rivalry between the eponymous worms. In Worms WMD, the basic gameplay principles remain unchanged, and the players still have to eliminate the opposite team using a number of more or less unconventional weapons. The participants make their moves in turns and their actions are limited by a time limit. The game refers to the initial two-dimensional installments of the series, which means that battles are presented from the classical side view. The title does not lack for several enriching novelties, though. These include the possibility to hide inside buildings and to use vehicles that allow us to traverse the battlefield and deal damage to the enemy. Visually, the production features the characteristic cartoonish visual style, although the worms’ appearance and animation were refreshed.
Super Mario Odyssey
Zręcznościowe 27 October 2017
Super Mario Odyssey is a 3D platform game developed for Nintendo Switch and another installment of the Mario video game franchise. In Super Mario Odyssey, the titular plumber has to saved his beloved Princess Peach, who this time faces a forced marriage with the game's main antagonist, Bowser. The game takes place not only in the typical for the series fairy-tale land, but also in the alternative version of the real world. In terms of mechanics, Super Mario Odyssey is a natural evolution of the series. We get a 3D platformer where we explore various locations using Mario's acrobatic abilities, gather items, avoid traps, and fight with the encountered enemies and bosses. Super Mario Odyssey comes with some new elements, like bigger locations or a more sandbox-like nature of the game that gives us more freedom of exploration. Mario's hat also has some interesting properties and gives us access to many unique abilities.
Przygodowe 29 August 2017
A first-person perspective adventure game with logic elements, developed by Cyan - the creators of the cult adventure game series, Myst. Obduction, created as a Myst’s spiritual successor, tells a story of a man who finds a bizarre organic artifact that fell from the sky and is taken by it into a strange world. In the game, our task is to figure out where are we, and then find a way back home. Similarly to the aforementioned Myst series, the key element of the gameplay is gradual uncovering of the game world and its laws and then using this knowledge to overcome the obstacles we encounter. Therefore, the game focuses mainly on exploration and solving subsequent logic puzzles of various difficulty level. The game does not offer any cutscenes, and most of its story is learned by means of exploration, environment analysis, and reading journals we find throughout the world.
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
RPG 29 August 2017
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a turn-based RPG crossover between two popular franchises, Super Mario and Rabbids, developed by Ubisoft for Nintendo Switch. The iconic heroes of both series (Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach and four Rabbids) take part in our adventure. Gameplay is based on three elements: exploration, quests, and combat. We will explore four diverse worlds filled with secrets and riddles that await to be discovered and solved. Venturing through the game’s world takes place in real-time, but combat is turn-based. We use a wide array of modifiable weapons when in combat. In order to be victorious in battle, we have to skillfully use our hero’s special abilities, think strategically and act tactically, i.e. making a good use of the game’s destructible environment.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
Sportowe 12 September 2017
Another annual entry in the popular soccer series by Konami. Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 develops the ideas from the previous game. Real Touch +, a new system that is responsible for how players handle a ball, now takes more body parts into account. Thanks to that we can see animations that are much more different from each other when players receive a ball, hit it with their heads, dribble etc. Another important change is that matches are now slower which makes the game a little more realistic. Additionally, there is also strategic dribbling which gives more control over the ball and improved set pieces. Besides classic game modes, PES 2018 also brings back Random Selection Match mode which now has more options. Also, the game offers an online co-op mode for two or three people. The graphics are much better when compared with the previous games which means that the game on particular platforms aren't that different from each other.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Wyścigi 28 April 2017
An enhanced port of Mario Kart 8 developed for Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe reprises a lot of elements known from the two previous installments of the series, such as motorcycles, gliders, the ability to perform somersaults, or underwater racing. However, the developers introduced an interesting novelty – anti-gravity racing, in which we can stick to walls or even to the ceiling. The game doesn’t contain a story-driven single player campaign – we focus on taking part in a series of competitions in which we can race against AI-controlled opponents, as well as other players. Mario Kart 8 contains several multiplayer variants, including online as well as local game modes (split-screen, or a wireless mode for up to eight players). The new edition contains all of the content present in the original game, including released add-ons, at the same introducing new tracks and characters, such as Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, King Boo, Dry Bones, or Bowser Jr.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
RPG 03 October 2017
A fantasy jRPG featuring a turn-based combat system, based on the popular Battle Chasers comic book series. The game was developed by Airship Syndicate, founded by the creators of the Darksiders game, including the creative director and the comic's author, Joe Maureira. The game is set in a fantasy universe, where magic and science coexist, and you play as the characters known from the comics, such as the warrior Garrison, a little girl called Gully, or the golem Calibretto. Battle Chasers: Nightwar focuses on the plot and the exploration of the expansive randomly-generated dungeons. The game also features many jRPG-style battles, taking place in turns on two separate screens. The visuals are colorful and detailed, which makes them resemble the original comics.
Night in the Woods
Przygodowe 21 February 2017
A combination of adventure and arcade games, created by an independent developer known as Infinite Ammo. The player assumes the role of Mae - a cat with paranormal abilities. The protagonist quits her studies and returns to her hometown - Possum Springs, in order to have some quality time with her old friends. The place has fallen into decline since the last mine in town was closed, because the inhabitants have been left without work. What is worse however, is that a neighboring forest has apparently kept some dark secret concealed. The plot serves the role of an parallel to human existence, with themes such as death, transience of all things or longing for certain moments from the past elaborated on throughout the story. The player is required to explore (by jumping across platforms mostly) a unique in-game environment, solve simple puzzles connected to it, talk to NPCs, as well as engage in joyful activities, such as playing the guitar or having fun with the in-game friends. What distinguishes Night in the Woods from other titles, are its visuals based on an original art style - those were crafted by Scott Benson. The unique soundtrack on the other hand, was created by Alec Holowka.
Gravity Rush 2
Akcji 18 January 2017
A continuation of a third-person perspective action game from Sony, which was originally released in 2012 (in Japan known as Gravity Daze) as one of the first exclusive titles for PS Vita. Four years later a remastered version of the title was published on PlayStation 4. The action of Gravity Rush 2 is set in the same setting as the first installment. The inhabitants of a retro-futuristic metropolis once again have to face a powerful gravity storm. Kat, the main heroine who can manipulate gravity, is there to save the day. Thanks to her abilities, the protagonist can defy laws of gravity at will, fly, walk on vertical surfaces, bounce off environmental elements, and use peculiar types of attacks. Kat uses her skills to help inhabitants of the city and to face hordes of various monsters that appeared on Earth along with the mysterious storm.
Steel Division: Normandy 44
Strategiczne 23 May 2017
Another military strategy game in the publishing catalogue of Paradox Interactive, this one developed by the French studio Eugen Systems. Steel Division: Normandy 44 draws much inspiration from the Wargame series created earlier by the same developer, letting players take part in fights over Normandy in 1944. The game features playable armies of such nations as Nazi Germany, the United States, France, Canada, England, Scotland, and Poland. Steel Division: Normandy 44 puts much emphasis on realism, therefore real-time battles are split into three phases, which correspond to actual WWII skirmishes. While moving from one stage of battle to another you get access to new types of units, of which there are now 400 in the game, all based on historical data. Infantry, tanks and support vehicles are also aided by airplanes. Devising a proper tactic serves a key role in the game – the most important things you must consider are the landscape and morale of your soldiers. Too much stress reduces the combat effectiveness of your men and can even make them flee in panic. Steel Division: Normandy 44 lets you play either solo (throughout the campaign) or in multiplayer – up to twenty players can play together in online battles.
RPG 25 July 2017
A unique tactical RPG from independent American studio Supergiant Games. The story of Pyre is set in a mysterious land called Downside, which is a variation on the Christian idea of purgatory. The main protagonist is rescued by a trio of masked travelers, who ask him to help them in unveiling the truth about the so-called Rites – an unusual competition, in which the winners can earn pardon for their sins and be freed from Downside. Pyre’s gameplay contains two fundamental parts. We travel in a special coach that is also used to manage our companions and make decisions that affect the land and its inhabitants. However, there is another and more important part of the game, in form of skirmishes we take part in, which combines features of MOBA and sport titles. A team of three characters must get a hold of a special ball and take it to enemy’s base.
Przygodowe 30 March 2017
A point-and-click adventure game created by Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick. The players are taken to the titular Thimbleweed Park - once a prosperous business area, now definitely past its prime. The player takes on the roles of five characters in total throughout this adventure and is capable of switching between them at any time. The characters present are a stronger feature of this game - apart from others, the player assumes the role of Ransome - a clown suffering from a curse which makes him unable to get rid of his stage make-up. Franklin is another of the characters the player will be in control of in this game; one day, he (Franklin) discovers that he has died. The player will also assume control of two detectives investigating a case of a body found nearby; Dolores on the other hand, needs to read the testament of her rich uncle. When it comes to the story, the creators mixed a unique taste in humor with different possible endings. All of this is complemented by visuals modeled after LucasArts' classics, as well as an interface resembling the legendary SCUMM system.
Disgaea 2 PC
RPG 30 January 2017
The definitive edition of the second installment in the Disgaea series, developed by Nippon Ichi Software for PC. The action of this jRPG takes place in Veldime – a fantasy world that has been struck by a curse summoned by a dark lord – Zenon. As a result, its inhabitants have been changed into demonic beings. The only hope lies in Adell – a courageous youth who challenged the powerful adversary. The gameplay in Disgaea 2 PC is based on exploration and completing story and side quests, developing our character through new equipment and learning powerful skills, and enemy encounters. The battles take place in a turn-based system, and the key to success is using our hero and his party’s abilities, and adopting an effective tactic – the players can move their units during their turn. The game is complemented by an additional story episode, starring another character – Axel, and special gameplay variants for seasoned players. When compared to the PlayStation 2 version, the PC edition can boast higher screen resolution, and controls that allow the player to use keyboard and mouse combo.
Darkest Dungeon: The Crimson Court
RPG 19 June 2017
The first expansion for the 2016 dungeon crawler RPG Darkest Dungeon by Red Hook Studios. The add-on utilizes the gameplay mechanics from the core game — you complete a team of heroes and set out to explore the eponymous Darkest Dungeon. Your goal is to find enormous riches, with which you can expand a shabby hamlet, also serving as your base. Like in the original Darkest Dungeon game, the characters of The Crimson Court suffer from typical human ailments — some of them may go berserk, while others may panic when surrounded by darkness. The game places a strong focus on blood, which is a theme connecting the items you find and your enemies. The expansion also marks the first appearance of vampires, creatures with a unique set of characteristics and abilities.
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
RPG 20 June 2017
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood is the second expansion to Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, an MMORPG developed by Square-Enix. The newest expansion allows the players to travel beyond Eorza, to the territories occupied by the Garlean Empire. Stormblood also definitively ends the game's support for PlayStation 3. The biggest addition to the game introduced by Stormblood are the new locations. We will visit Ala Mhigo, travel to the new continent Othard and Doma Kingdom that lies there. The expansion also introduces new dungeons, raids (i.e. Return to Ivalice designed for 24 players), and special events. Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood increases the level cap to 70, introduces new skills, and two new classes: Red Mage and Samurai. You will also find tons of new, powerful pieces of equipment.
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A 3D action game developed for Nintendo Switch which focuses on 1 on 1 battles taking place on secluded, spacious arenas. The contenders are equipped with large boxing gloves propped on springs that allow them to extend to large distances. We can choose from a number of fighters, with each having unique traits and abilities. Additionally, we can choose a set of gloves that correspond to our playstyle – e.g. a slow albeit powerful model, or a speed-oriented set. The arenas are also varied, filled with numerous objects such as traps, obstacles, or springboards. Arms contains an AI module, but player on player combat is the highlight of the game, with both offline and online game modes. The game also employs the unique capabilities of Joy-Con controllers, including its special sensors.


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Drama - Completed 2016
In the year 2064, after a dreaded civil war, Vlieëkraal, a
small town in the Karoo faces desiccation at the hands of an
illegal ’fracking’ mining company, but, one man - a dark
stranger with an unknown past - arrives and changes the town
destiny in a bloody battle for the preservation of a way of life.

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One of the finest films of the year is one of the most difficult to recommend.
Why? Because “Midsommar” is a horror film that pushes the envelope of what American audiences are accustomed to when it comes to graphic violence and sex. I don’t remember when a horror movie has left me this disturbed.
That said, the movie is brilliant, with its smart, meaningful script, characters that are well-rounded and lavish sets, costumes and environments that create an unnervingly realistic world.
To say that is challenging to watch is an understatement: This is not a typical thriller, nor is it a stalk ‘n’ slash. Its cinematic DNA stems from films such as “The Wicker Man” (the 1973 original, not the garbage Nicolas Cage starred in awhile back). It also reminds me a lot of “Hereditary,” which Ari Aster also wrote and directed, as well as “The Witch” from 2015.
The central figure is graduate student Dani (Florence Pugh, “Fighting With My Family”) who suffers a tremendous loss at the beginning of the show.
Dani is alone in grief except for her jerky boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor, “Sing Street.”) Dani thinks Christian wants to break up with her … and she’s right. But now that she has suffered a tragedy, he can’t bring himself to break up with her.
Christian has decided to travel, along with his friends, to a remote pagan community in Sweden. Reluctantly, he invites Dani along, and she agrees.
Christian’s buddies Josh (William Jackson Harper, “Paterson”) and Mark (Will Poulter, “The Maze Runner”) aren’t thrilled with Dani’s presence, but they tolerate her.
They arrive to see the gorgeous Swedish countryside and they are made welcome by their friend Pelle (a wonderful Vilhelm Blomgren.) When the group of young people ingests hallucinogenic mushrooms, Dani has a bad trip.
In the meantime, the group, which includes a couple from England, is invited to watch and/or participate in the nine-day Midsommar celebration. Unusual structures, the white apparel of the villagers, runes and folk art images combine to create an unsettling feeling of dread while the celebration continues.
The sunny, bright outdoor settings make what eventually occurs even more horrific while the rituals that unfold become ever more bizarre and sinister.
The acting is superb, and the dialogue is true-to-life. The cinematography is marvelous, with superb long shots of the community at a lengthy table and creepy perspectives when hallucinogenics are involved.
This film is full of gore and sex that pushes the boundaries of the “R” rating. I’ve seen enough movies to know that, not too many years ago, this might very well have earned an “NC-17” rating.
Be prepared to shudder, especially if you see a matinee and you’re stepping out into sunshine.


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Efter en tuff segling in och en äventyrlig bogsering av George och hans båt från Brännö ligger jag nu i hamn 🙂 Västnytt har intervjuat mig och det sends nu! Återkommer med mer berättelser. Har fått ett fantastiskt välkomnande av nära och kära.
Gott och ha mobilkontakt med Emma. Vi har bestämt !! att hon ankommer Tångudden ca kl15 på måndag. Kom gärna då alla som kan och vinka in henne– eller senare. Enl. YR kommer Emma och Caprice med regnet– dubbel glädje och fest
Emma och Caprice ligger o gungar söder om Norges sydända lat57.7,lon6.45. Får väst vind i em. Tror att hon når Vinga må em.// Claes
210nm to Gothenburg
I should have checked the total distance in nm Emma has sailed since 2 sept last year. 210 nm is a drop in the ocean. But without engine and no winds at Skagen it takes time. She bealive she will reach Vinga sunday. ( afternoon I guess). Worth case Monday .She needs follower/tug boats from Vinga to Tånguddens marina. I have arranged for one maybe two boats. And I know she will happy if people will come will come to the Marina and wave her in. On saturday I will blogg–write an estimated time at arrival / ETA. / Emmas, little more relaxed father.
Last leg has begun
I jumped on the chance of a tow out of Stornoway. Neighbouring yatch Epinoch with skipper Richard kindly towed us 5 miles out of port where we picked up a light northerly wind. He too is leaving Gothenburg but will stop along the way. I have stocked up on lots of food. And now hoping for some better winds to take us home, sailing north of Orkneys. I will now have some ‘cream tea’ and settle into the quiet night tacking slowly up The Minch. Gothenburg, here we come!!
Towed into Stornoway – Isle of Lewis
Caprice and I are now lying in a harbour after 67 days at sea. We arrived here yesterday. My original plan was to sail non stop all the way home but as we have been becalmed a lot throughout my passage, my food supply would not last all the way and I had no fishing luck since the South Atlantic.
Due to unusual weather conditions in the north, the last few days had been VERY slow with very light headwinds or no wind at all and yet another test for the patience. But once you get over the frustration, those calm days at sea can be the most beautiful ones. My first sight of land was the enchanted island St Kilda where a small abandoned village lies tucked into a bay. I decided to save the experience of exploring this island for a later date in my life with company and a working engine. I sailed close by to look into the beautiful bay and then spent the last 4 days sailing very slowly along the coast. The feeling of being close to land again gave me an unexpected kick of energy as the starved social side of me really at this point felt the excitement of being near other people again.
All the big oceans were crossed and I was nearing home, a good feeling though with a tint of sadness of my trip coming to an end. There is so much I could write about the experience of being alone with the sea for so long, all the emotional waves of ups and downs, all the deep feelings of gratitude of everything in life, another kind of understanding of myself, good and bad times – it definitely has changed me, and the experience is something so valuable that I will always carry with me.
For now, I will tell you about the end of our trip. Because we did not quite SAIL all the way to Scotland, we cheated a little and got towed the last 11 miles by an immaculate sea rescue boat with a delighted crew who got to have a day off work and go out and save a crazy solo sailor in the sunshine.
The night before I had had what was so far the worst moment of my whole trip. As any sailor would know, land is your enemy and that is usually where you have problems, not in the middle of the Atlantic. What happened to me and Caprice was that we eventually managed to tack around the Butt of Lewis after hours of slow tacking, then started heading down the channel towards Stornoway town. But the wind completely dropped dead and the tide was going against us and started moving us back in the direction of the rocks of the Butt at 1,5 knots. It was the first time I felt out of control of Caprice and just did not know what to do. Darkness was falling. I was a couple of miles away from the rocks. The tide was due to change direction 2 hours later.
In desperation I decided to call Stornoway Coast Guard to figure out my options. I did the girl thing and broke down in tears (embarrassed!) – think I was just mentally exhausted. The gentleman was ever so calm and wonderful, talked through the movement of the tides with me and told me that the rescue boat could be there in an hour. I decided against that option, feeling that I was not yet in any real danger but assured with having the option and shortly afterwards the tide plus a small wind started carrying us away from the rocks going north – opposite to where we wanted to go but away from the unfriendly rocks.
Through the night we then eventually made some progress down the channel. In the morning I was called on the VHF by the wonderful coast guard enquiring of my situation. At this point our speed was so slow that I would not have made the 20 miles to the harbour before the end of the day. They offered to come and get me which was truly amazing, however I still felt that I was not in any real danger and was hesitant to accept the offer. Thinking it through though, I figured that it was much more pleasant for everyone to tow me in daylight and of course I was at this point SO frustrated of being becalmed and dying to just get there. My food supply was also literally running out. We made an arrangement that they would come for me in the afternoon. And by the time they arrived the wind had also arrived. This did not matter and I happily pulled my sails down and enjoyed being towed at 6-7 knots for a couple of hours whilst dreaming about all the things I would eat upon arrival, fish and chips being at the top of the list. My diet the last period has largely consisted of lentils, rice, dried vegetables and small portions of my treasured dried fish fillets which I caught in the south.
By pure chance my friend Jen’s parents Jerry and Sue are moored here with their boat and they have spoiled me with delicious food and wonderful company. Jerry also took the photos of my arrival.
I am happy to be here but now really want to get home to Gothenburg and all the people that mean so much to me. The weather situation though is not on my side. Literally no wind for a few days in this area which usually has prevailing strong westerlies. Being near rocks on a tidal coast with no engine and no wind is not a good place to be, as I have learned, so I will just have to stay put, add some lost kilos and rest till the wind decides to change. I am at the mercy of the wind, as I have been for quite a while now.
I will tell you more and there will be more photos too.
Below- 1. the lovely sea rescue crew 2. Sue, Jerry and I in Caprice´s cockpit.
Approaching Shetland Islands
Emma’s doing fine, but her AIS antenna is giving up so she may be hard to trace on the garmin-services.
No worries though, good winds and she’s “flying” so maybe within a week she’ll be in scandinavian waters.
She sends her love to you all!
Wind at least
Emmas pos the12/5, lat 40.3, lon–34. She has passed the Azors and for the first time in 30 days wind is coming from behind. Tomorrow she has been sailing for 50days – since she left St Helena. Ca 2100nm to go to reach Gothenburg!! So if all of her friends sends out a wish in the universe for good winds, Emma will be home in 21–27 days — her father calculates.
The horse latitudes
Emma pos today 2may lat33 , lon –37,8 NE course in “horse latitudes”, got this name when Spanish sailors ferrying horses to the West Indies were stuck in this calm wind area for month and had to throw the horses into the water otherwise there were no sweet water for the crew. Emma is in the same situation now. No horsepower from the engine and she has to be rigid with the drinking water so she needs prayer for good winds. She will not stop at the Azors, but heading home going north of Scotland. Emma told me not to worry, she has caught a hell of a lot fish and prepare them to dry all over Caprice. / A very calm Father
Passed the 0 meridian from south
Emma left St Helena the 25 of march heading for the Azors. She has no engine to take Caprice through the “no winds belt”. Good winds E SE took her passing the small island Ascension. The 11/4 she passed the zero meridian. Today and yesterday she was cought in a doldrum area. She is slowly drifting west and had some rainwater to collect, and also cought there fishes since St Helena. So despite my ateist belief, I will tonight make a little prayer for good winds that will take her to the Azors

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Lil Tyler, a son of Halo and a cornerstone of the breeding operation at Madera Thoroughbreds near Madera, Calif., for his entire stallion career, died Sept. 10 at the age of 31.
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Soul Candy made a success of his first synthetic start when he ran down favored Enriched in deep stretch to win the $150,000 California Cup Classic going away by 1 1/4 lengths Oct. 30 at Hollywood Park.
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Grade I winner Birdonthewire will stand the 2004 season at Cal Fischer's Madera Thoroughbreds near Madera, Calif.
Stakes-placed Lord Charmer has been relocated to Cal Fischer's Madera Thoroughbreds near Madera, Calif.
A court-approved consignment of 52 horses from Bella Thoroughbreds will be sold preceding the second session of the 2002 Barretts January Mixed Sale on Jan. 23.
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Despite felony convictions and probation violations spanning 36 years, Steven Stanley typically received little jail time.
"Everybody gives him deals," prosecutor Anthony Spinella said at Stanley's sentencing Monday on charges that included 100 counts of violating a protective order. "And he's actually pretty effective at working out his own deals."
Not this time. Although the self-represented Stanley ardently refuted the state's case, pulling multiple documents from a battered cardboard box to argue his innocence, Judge Carl Taylor found that society demanded a long respite from an irredeemable felon.
"This defendant will never rehabilitate himself, because, quite frankly, he sees no need for it," Taylor said.
He sentenced Stanley to a total of 18 years in prison and 12 years of special parole. Taylor also ordered Stanley to have no contact with the victim in the case until the end of this century.
Stanley's latest criminal file was extraordinary for its magnitude. East Hartford police say the 53-year-old Tolland man called the same woman last year at least 1,750 times, even though he was under a court order not to contact her. In December, a jury found Stanley guilty of 100 counts of violating a protective order and single counts of threatening and stalking.
East Hartford police began investigating early last year, when a local woman complained about getting 50 to 60 calls each day for several weeks, according to the arrest warrant affidavit. Although the calls came from a "blocked" number, the woman suspected Stanley, police said.
Weeks earlier, police had arrested Stanley after the woman reported that he had threatened her. The court ordered Stanley to have no contact with the woman, but phone records showed that Stanley subsequently called the woman hundreds of times, the affidavit says. Also, while officers were with the woman, Stanley called her and she activated the phone's speaker. In one call, Stanley said, "You're going down," police said. In another, he told the woman that she "had signed her own death warrant," the affidavit says.
The woman told police she had dated Stanley, but ended the relationship after learning of his long arrest record, telling police she "did not want to be associated with that kind of person," the affidavit says.
Stanley's criminal history began in 1976 and includes assaults on law enforcement personnel, larceny, threatening, harassment, violations of protective orders involving different women, risk of injury to a minor and multiple violations of probation, Spinella said. Despite felony convictions that carried 10 years in prison for a single count, including assault on a police officer, Stanley has served only about nine years in all, Spinella said.
Court officials said Stanley has a record of victimizing his own family. He has stolen from his mother and punched one of his sons in the face in 2004, when the boy was 13, Spinella said. Stanley said in court Monday that he had never assaulted his son and he repeated several times that he never contacted, stalked or threatened the woman named as a victim in the latest case.
Family members, including Stanley's wheelchair-bound 84-year-old mother, asked Taylor for leniency, saying they needed Stanley at home.
But Taylor said Stanley "will not conform his conduct to societal standards or simple human decency." Evaluations of Stanley over his many years in the criminal justice system have shown that his troubles stem from character deficiencies, rather than mental illness, Taylor said.
Stanley has always found "villains" to blame for his troubles, Taylor said, but he advised the grey-haired defendant that a mirror would reveal the biggest villain in his life.

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Right-Wingers Are Stirring Up Xenophobia to Swiftboat Health Reform
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Along with death and taxes, a third thing of which one can be certain is that conservative politicians will exploit Americans’ concerns about illegal immigration to rally opposition to any policy that might help ordinary working people.
The specter of unauthorized migrants sucking hungrily from the public teat is a tried-and-true method of turning people against their own interests.
We heard the narrative used to attack the stimulus package, federal aid to needy families, housing assistance and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP).
Forget about how these measures might impact their constituents -- lawmakers told us they had to oppose them to prevent hard-working Americans from being forced to subsidize foreigners who had broken the law . It fits neatly within the larger right-populist memes that fuel much of the immigration debate -- an out-of-control government that doesn’t only fail to uphold the law, but also, unimaginably, offers benefits to "illegal aliens" that are denied to ordinary Americans.
So it was inevitable that the unsettled and emotionally charged issue of immigration would be used as a cudgel against health reform. And it has -- not only by the usual motley crew of factually challenged pundits and radio hate-jocks, but by a number of conservative lawmakers.
It is nothing short of a Big Lie. The bill passed by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee says: "Eligible individuals are citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the U.S." In the House, a section of the Tri-Committee bill titled "NO FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS," states unequivocally: "Nothing in this subtitle shall allow federal payments for affordability credits on behalf of individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States."
As the saying goes, everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts. Yet the facts haven’t prevented Republicans opposed to Democrats’ health proposals from claiming the opposite to be true.
Rep. Paul Broun, R-Ga., drawled to reporters, "This health care plan, Obamacare, is going to give every single one of those illegal aliens health insurance at the cost of taxpayers." Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., came up with the exquisitely moronic talking point, "if you don’t like illegal immigration, then you’re not going to like this bill either." Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, even went so far as to issue a press release falsely claiming that a Congressional Budget Office analysis projected that the House health legislation would cover 5.6 million unauthorized immigrants by 2019.
Of course, the CBO never said any such thing. Because just as the idea that we don’t sink an enormous amount of resources into punishing those who break our immigration laws is patently false, so too is the entire issue of unauthorized immigrants getting Cadillac benefits from the government. The nonpartisan FactCheck.org noted, "illegal immigrants aren’t eligible for federal health programs under current law."
They’re right. The reality is that the whole issue is a red herring -- the U.S. denies virtually all public benefits to unauthorized immigrants. In fact, we even restrict their availability to legal immigrants.
The very few exceptions to that rule amount to a miniscule fraction of public budgets. And they're for reasons that most people would agree are eminently reasonable.
At least, that’s my opinion. Here are the facts -- you decide whether they constitute a "free lunch for illegal immigrants," as some claim.
The 1996 welfare law (the "Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act" for those scoring at home), which governs all federal benefits for the poor (not just health benefits), divides noncitizens into two categories in terms of eligibility for government assistance: "qualified" and "not qualified." All unauthorized immigrants are "not qualified," but there are also limitations on public benefits for "qualified" legal immigrants. (Even if they work and pay taxes and have all their papers in order, they’re still ineligible for the first five years of their residency.)


An old English tune which is the melodeon.net tune of the month for April 2016. Played in Eb on a Hohner Preciosa 12 bass in Bb/Eb.
Month: April 2016
3 tunes played for melodeon.net’s April 2016 theme, Polkas. A cracking set of polkas devised by Brian Peters, English melodeon player. Brian wrote the Box in the Attic and The Low Flier; Northern Nanny is traditional.
Played in D on a Castagnari Giasco in D/G


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Last month, Microsoft announced Xbox 20/20, a series of monthly updates on Xbox Series X and upcoming first-party titles, and some new rumors about what to expect from the events have emerged today. Earlier this morning we reported that Microsoft’s June event, which has since been delayed to August, will include the reveal of the Xbox Series S, and now we have a few more rumored details about the July event.
Microsoft’s July event will focus mostly on first-party software, and according to Windows Central’s Jez Corden, it is set to happen in late July. Specifically, Corden expects the event to drop the week of July 20. Since it’s unlikely Microsoft would do their big reveals on a weekend, the event should take place somewhere between July 20 and July 24.
So, what should we expect from the July Xbox event? Again, the focus will be on software, so don’t get excited for an early Xbox Series S reveal. Halo Infinite will be a major focus, and, in fact, Corden claims the gameplay footage that will be shown has already been recorded (and being received well by those who have already seen it). You can also likely look forward to a new Fable from the folks at Playground Games, and a glimpse at whatever the folks at Microsoft’s new studio The Initiative are working on. Some third-party games will also be shown, and it’s expected we’ll see more actual gameplay after players criticized Microsoft’s May software showcase for featuring too many cutscene-heavy trailers. Of course, take this all with a grain of salt for now, but this all seems very plausible!
What are you expecting/hoping to see at the big July Xbox software showcase? Obviously, I’m interested to see how Halo and Fable are shaping up, but I also want to see what some of Microsoft’s newly-acquired studios are up to! Hopefully new stuff from Double Fine, InXile, and others is also shown.


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The International festival Dance days presents diverse approaches in contemporary dance.
Dance Days 2023
Origin and focus
The Dance Days festival is an opportunity for us to celebrate dance in its broadest forms and make it accessible to everyone.
is a universal language with which every human being communicates. Movement is the expression of every body. It is the authentic, primal way we use in an effort to understand each other. Humans have codified movement into the form of dance, which has accompanied human social expression since forever.. Dance is there for every body, for every being. Contemporary dance goes back to the basic movement principles used in various forms in works of art. This return to naturalness is the reason why different bodies appear on stage; artists are interested in every body. The festival does not seek to represent only the perfect bodies of the dancers. We want to show diversity.


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- Aluminum and led lighting also help make the device higher quality and more stylish, a great choice for a great price! It can be neatly placed on your computer display stand and doesn't take up any extra space. The speakers alternate with colored lights and combine light and sound to provide the best visual and acoustic experience.
Colorful led lights by touching the button on the top of the speaker, you can switch 3 kinds of lighting effects as you like. Laptop / PC / smartphone. If your phone’s output is usb Type C, you need to prepare a USB C to 3. 5mm audio aux jack cable. Excellent sound quality thanks to the built-in balanced stereo double speakers and the double-bass double membrane, the ELEGIANT SR200p speakers can convey an excellent sound feeling, especially the muddy feeling of the bass, which gives you long-lasting listening pleasure.
No more complicated operations, everything is simply controlled with the rotary knob.
Seven-color blinking: the light blinks randomly with the music, seven-color gradual change: the light changes naturally with time; Fixed light color: the color of the light is your choice. So you can adjust the speaker easily and conveniently. Chic and unique design we have chosen a high-quality abs coating for the housing, it guarantees a long service life and prevents wear and tear. Integrated volume button the main speaker is equipped with an integrated on / off and volume control that allows you to instantly adjust the volume or turn the sound on / off.
3. Marboo #ad
Black USB, Marboo Soundbar, USB Powered Sound Bar Speakers for Computer Desktop Laptop PC #adMarboo #ad
- Fashion design our soundbar is with unique design, stylish smooth appearance makes you feel all places get organized. Works with device that has usB port, such as PC s/ laptops / tablets / smartphones / projectors.
High quality pc speakers 3w*2 large dual drive unit, forget your troubles, Produces an impressive soundstage and has great sound quality, high quality sound lets you indulge in the sea of music, relax, maximum 6W output, and enjoy yourself.
Serviceyou will have quick start guide and our friendly hassle-free 18 Months replacement plus our lifetime customer service when you get PHISSION USB Powered Speaker, It makes your purchase absolutely risk-free and pleasant.
Just plug this speaker to your computer and you can use it. Wide array of compatibilities usb only, no more need for 3. 5mm aux jack or drivers. Easy to use computer speaker is usb powered, The sound bar speaker is easy to instal, simply connect the USB to your computer and you can start using it.
4. Dell #ad
Dell Stereo SoundBar- AC511M #adDell #ad
- Usb powered the dell stereo soundbar is simplicity itself Just Plug in to an available USB port on your monitor or laptop No extra software Installation No power cord No Batteries required.
Until you hear it you'll hardly notice it's there Dell Stereo Soundbar can give you the sound you want without big speakers and Long cables. An included soundbar mount offers Easy attachment to the monitor allowing you to enjoy clear Stereo sound without losing desk space.
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|Warranty||1 year Limited Hardware Warranty|
5. VersionTECH. #ad
20W, Remote Control, VersionTECH. Bluetooth Sound Bar Computer Speaker Wired Wireless Soundbar Home Theater for Desktop/Laptop PC/Projectors/Smartphone/TV #adVersionTECH. #ad
- Compatible with multi-devices -- effortlessly support most of your devices, simple connect to the sound bar via U Disk, bluetooth connection such as smart phones, Coaxial, Aux and USB, tablets. Enjoy unparalleled access with multiple connection methods available.
Wireless bluetooth 5. 0 transmission -- stream all your favorite music wireless from your smart phone, tablet or or other Bluetooth-enabled device with bluetooth technology. Overall tv speaker dimensions are 15. 5in*3. 1in*3.
1in. Compact slim ornament -- the slim soundbar is compact and slim for easy placement in front or under of your TV and it will be a slim and upscale ornament to your living room. Room-filling surround sound -- 2. 0 ch multimedia speaker system equipped with 2 Full-range speakers and 2 bass vibrating diaphragm deliver an incredible realistic, spatial audio experience for overall better sound from the small sound bar.
Without wire connected, you can also play wonderful music anywhere in the room. Cozy and remote control -- compact powerful speakers comes with a remote control that enables you lying on cozy couch and a dialogue mode to further enhance speech or add a bass boost for more depth from the bluetooth sound bar.
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Stereo Mini Soundbar for TV/PC/Cellphone/Tablets/Desktop, Remote Control Aux Connection, OWAIZU 2020 Computer Speakers Bluetooth 5.0 Wired & Wireless Sound Bars #adOWAIZU #ad
- Perfect for home, bathroom, car, kitchen, dorm room, parties. Stylish & wide array of compatibilities¡¿ the ultra-slim soundbar is tailored to save precious space and avoid cluttering, widely used in office and bedroom, you can enjoy as you want without sacrificing valuable desk space. Wired or wireless connection¡¿connect via Bluetooth 5.
0 or plug in physical AUX and RCA cable connections, choose your most convenient. Remote control and phone calls¡¿handle your sound bar from the comfort of your couch. Stereo & superior sound quality¡¿ high-quality sound is suitable for enjoyment at work or other small space. Whether you are planning to binge-watch any tv shows, enjoy movies, listen to a concert, or watch football games, just take this mini portable soundbar with you and you can enjoy the entertainment anywhere & anytime!.
This premium quality sound bar comes with a dedicated remote control which will allow you to adjust its settings. Works with any device that supports bluetooth or has a standard 3.
5mm headphone jack, portable and light weight but delivering a noticeable stereo sound, yet it isn't too loud to disturb your partners, such as PCs/ laptops / smartphones / tablets / projectors /Mp3 etc. And the built-in mic would be a bonus, you can answer phone calls without carrying your phone! Portable sound bar system¡¿ built-in rechargeable battery, the small body has a long playtime of up to 6 hours. Treble sound fill a room with so much music comes through crisp and clear which provides you a more enjoyable stereo sound experience with this elegant and sleek sound bar speaker.
7. LIELONGREN #ad
Portable Mini Sound Bar for Windows PCs, Laptop, Black, Desktop Computer, USB Powered Computer Stereo Speaker #adLIELONGREN #ad
- Note: no volume control knob on this speaker. And if you prefer a freestanding option to place next to your computer on a desk, use the included mount to prop the speaker up in a vertical position. Some words from seller. You can use the included clip-on mount to attach directly to any laptop screen that is ½ inch thick or less.
Do not support Mac OS. One cable for both audio & power. This usb desk standing speaker is widely used in office and bedroom, it can save space of your desk and help averting messy cable, it’s portable and light weight but delivering a noticeable stereo sound, while it would not be too loud to disturb your partners.
Stereo sound speaker. N12 usb computer speaker works great with all brands of Windows PCs, ASUS, Lenovo, such as HP, Acer, Dell, Chromebook or more.
Two installation options. Great compatibility. N12 usb powered speaker only needs a single USB cable to plug into your computer to feed an electrical current and power the speaker while simultaneously working as the audio input and source of the speaker's sound. N12 portable mini sound bar is a 2. 0 channel speaker equipped with two high-excursion drivers for full range audio, which deliver a noticeable stereo sound upgrade to your computer's weakened or faint internal speakers.
8. SOULION #ad
USB Powered Small PC Speakers, Surround Sound Portable Computer Sound Bar Speaker for Desktop Laptop, Colorful RGB Lights with Switch Button, Soulion R30 Computer Speakers #adSOULION #ad
- Note: need USB Powered. A small switch button to turn ON/OFF the RGB lights power. Wide compatibility: the sound bar supports most of the devices with standard 3. 5mm jack. There is a small button behind the sound bar that controls the light switching on and off.
It provides a more attractive atmosphere when listen to music or watch movies. Compatible with pc, Tablet, Computer, Laptop, Smartphones. There is a layer of breathable cloth on the outside of the speaker to avoid the dust.
Brilliant lights effects: the soundbar adopts rgb rainbow lights on both sides. Easy control & connect: just plug in the usb port for power and 3. 5mm jack for sound.
The material of the whole soundbar provides a comfortable and slippery touch. Rotate the knob for volume to start the oomph. Clearly & powerful sound: soulion sound bar is driven by the exclusive booster technology and with 2 full-range speakers, to make the sound be more stunning, crisp and mesmerizing even at low volumes. Slanted design: the 30-degree micro-inclined design allows the sound to be better conveyed.
9. Creative #ad
Computers, and Ultrawide Monitors, Bluetooth/Optical Input/TV ARC/AUX-in, Creative Stage 2.1 Channel Under-Monitor Soundbar with Subwoofer for TV, Remote Control and Wall Mounting Kit #adCreative #ad
- Paired with a long throw dedicated subwoofer, thumping bass that will captivate you in the immersiveness of your movies and music in any room size. 5mm aux-in, optical audio input, pc/mac, and mobile phones through our myriad of connectivity options such as wireless Bluetooth, tv arC, and USB MP3.1 speaker system produces 160w peak power and houses two custom-tuned, The Creative stage is capable of deep, mid-range drivers for enhanced dialog clarity and stunning mid-range.
Usb mp3 | doubles up as a standalone music player via a mass storage device without turning on the TV or other external inputs. The sound bar is conveniently powered by a single built-in power plug, under-monitor sound bar for computer and TV | fits perfectly under a PC monitor and blends naturally into any room interior with its sleek, providing you with a clutter-free desktop and TV console – just connect it to a power source and you’re.
Various connectivity options | conveniently connect your tv, 3. For added convenience, concert, music, and even gaming mode! Apart from the usual Audio and volume playback controls, there is an included remote control that allows you to access preset EQ selections like movies, the remote also allows you the ability to increase and reduce treble and bass settings.
Convenient controls with remote | controls are conveniently located at the side of the sound bar for easy reach and hassle-free control. Clutter-free, subtle design. Dual-driver with subwoofer for room-filling audio | this high performing 2. The sound bar also comes with a wall mounting kit that allows you to install the creative stage easily onto your wall with included instructions and hardware.
|Manufacturer||Creative Labs #ad|
10. VersionTECH. #ad
VersionTECH. Bluetooth Computer Speakers, RCA/Aux Connection, Mini Soundbar Speaker for PC/Cellphone/Tablets/Desktop, Wired/Wireless PC Gaming Sound Bar #adVersionTECH. #ad
- 4. Rca with aux connected for TV watching 5. By using anti-magnetic technology and suppressing static and other noise, videos, our speakers provide you with enjoyable stereo experience when you enjoying indoor movies, music and games.
Easy operation:come with remote controller : directly adjust volume/pausing/playing, skipping songs. Just enjoy your time. Long playtimewith built in battery:2200mah, it can be played continuously for 4-6 hours after being fully charged, 8-10 hours in medium normal volume condition.
Save the desk room: the low-profile laptop speaker frees up desk space, home. On right side of soundBar, There is Illuminated volume control button to adjust volume as well.
Easy and convenient for you to use both in Bluetooth connection or wired connection. Crystal sound & noiseless:this desktop speaker uses full range high quality 5W*2 speakers & 2*bass vibrating diaphragms. Wired & wireless connection:various connections for different devices:1. Bluetooth-enabled devices via bluetooth 5. 0, pc, mp4 tablet, 3. Aux 3. 5mm line-in Jack for Phone.

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Trying to stay ahead of a deadly disease that has wiped out more than 100 species, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute continue to discover new frog species in Panama. Two teams of researchers have named two new species in 2010: Pristimantis educatoris, from Omar Torrijos National Park, and Pristimantis adnus from Darien Province near the Colombian border.
In 1989 researchers realized that frogs were dying around the world. A few years later, they identified the cause: a fungal disease called chytridiomycosis. In 2004 Karen Lips, associate professor at the University of Maryland, sounded the alarm that the disease was devastating highland frogs in Central Panama and spreading across the country to the east.
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Of course, saving for a deposit isn’t easy. These days, you’re often expected to pay as much as 20% of a property’s value up front – and this can be a very difficult task when house prices are rising so steeply across New Zealand.
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As we adapt to our new normal, the Teen Services Staff is committed to finding ways to serve you through online programming, and we're excited to announce the launch of our TeenHQ Discord server!
Much like our in-person TeenHQ, the digital platform Discord creates communities through gaming, chatting, sharing, and hanging out. Our server is monitored by Teen Services Staff and follows all the same rules as TeenHQ in the library. Want to join?
Click on the link and complete the Google form. You should expect a response from our teen librarian within a week of submitting the form. Questions, concerns, comments? Email Miss Jessica!

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Quantity 20 Seeds
Germination approx. 14 Days to 16-20ºC
"Piel de Sapo" Melon seeds (Cucumis melo)
Piel de Sapo melon is a type of Spanish that reaches a weight of 3-4kg. It originated in the Spainish regions of Murcia and La Mancha.
Unfortunately, hybrid seeds of major large industrial producers of seeds are used increasingly since supposedly they produce greater volume of fruits which are also more resistant. These results are very dubious since the product obtained have less taste and the plants must also be very chemically fertilized for a highly productive crops.
The "Piel de Sapo" is a special melon with an excellent taste.


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Round Glass Ashtray 9 inch
If you do things big then this large glass ashtray is for you. Measuring in at about 9 inches, this super thick ashtray may be mistaken as a fruit or salad bowl. Beautifully designed with a thick solid build for style and longevity. Four wide indents are marked evenly around the ashtray for use from any angle.
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HHC, short for Hydroxyhexahydrocannabinol, is a substance that is gaining increasing popularity in the field of dietary supplements due to its beneficial properties. In our e-shop category HHC you will find a number of products that contain this substance. Our products are carefully selected with an emphasis on quality and safety.
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Hi all! Regular readers may know that I’m a big fan of the CYBILS Awards – Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers Literary Awards – and that I have been lucky to be picked as a judge for almost 10 years now. The application period for 2022 judges is open, and will be until this coming Monday, September 12th. If you have an interest in kidlit and you have the time, I highly recommend applying. It’s rewarding, you get to read great books, and have a hand in telling other readers what’s good this year.
First Round judges will read ALL the nominated books: this is heavy-duty reading, so clear your night table. You’ll be reading upwards of 100 books in some cases, and deliberating with your fellow panelists on what books are good enough to make the cut and move on to become Finalists.
Second Round judges will read the 6-8 finalists nominated by the First Round judges. Second Round judges will choose the CYBILS award winner and finalists in their chosen category. This is where the nitty gritty discussions happen.
Visit the CYBILS call for judges post to learn more. You don’t necessarily need a blog to qualify: do you talk books up on Twitter? Instagram? Facebook? If you have a public venue for talking kids books, please think about contributing your time and expertise!
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I love the Cybils. It’s so much fun and, really, what could be better than talking up books with some other great judges?

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More than 80% of Canadian-made automobiles are exported. The automotive business is the most important manufacturing sector in Canada, representing 12 % of producing GDP and 24 % of manufacturing commerce. Canada’s annual exports of vehicles and auto elements exceed $sixty five billion and $30 billion respectively.
An automobile or automotive is a wheeled automobile that carries its own motor and transports passengers. It is estimated that over a hundred,000 patents led to the evolution of the fashionable automobile. Cars grew to become smaller, extra fuel-efficient, much less polluting and far safer. Product and production have been being more and more rationalized in a process of integrating pc-aided design, engineering and manufacturing. In response, the American car business in the Nineteen Eighties underwent a large organizational restructuring and technological renaissance.
The early historical past of the auto was concentrated on the search for a reliable moveable energy unit to propel the vehicle. The automotive’s second incarnation in 1880 launched a 4-cycle, gasoline-powered engine, an ingenious carburetor design and magneto ignition.
Ford’s mass manufacturing strategies had been rapidly adopted by different American car manufacturers. (European automakers did not begin to make use of them until the Thirties.) The heavier outlays of capital and larger volume of sales that this necessitated ended the period of straightforward entry and free-wheeling competition amongst many small producers in the American business. Encouraged by the success of the Model N, Henry Ford was decided to build a good higher “car for the great multitude.” The 4-cylinder, … Read More
This is along with the consumer costs related to engineering enhancements in gas economy, which can be offset by lowered fuel purchases. a normally four-wheeled car designed primarily for passenger transportation and generally propelled by an inside-combustion engine using a volatile gasoline. 2008–2012 Tesla Roadster — first highway-capable all-electric car in serial manufacturing on the market in the United States within the fashionable era.
Some automobiles are powered by propane, liquified pure gasoline and other petroleum products, however their availability is restricted in some areas. Each 12 months Canadian vehicles produce millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, numerous particulates and other kinds of gasoline.
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Ford Motor Company develops the primary transferring assembly line for automobiles. It brings the cars to the workers quite than having employees walk round factories gathering components and tools and performing tasks.
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Hundreds of staff have been temporarily laid off at Android Industries and Nexteer Automotive, both in Michigan, because the walkout by forty six,000 union workers at GM heads right into a second week. The two companies make instrument panels and steering systems for GM, respectively. What’s not clear is how these vans will match into Amazon’s logistics network.
Some of this slowdown is a result of the business-wide shift in sales from vehicles to SUVs. However, a more in-depth evaluation exhibits that not all manufacturers invest equally to cut back international warming emissions from the vehicles they sell, whatever the fleet mix.
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The General Motors physique plant in Flint, Michigan was often a thankless place, full of loud sounds and the feverish, harmful work of turning metal into auto our bodies. But in January 1937, the sounds of whistling and conversation stuffed the air.
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Its share of the market outdoors of Fiat’s Italian base is within the low single digits, and its income are dwindling. While European gross sales are about half the scale of its North American gross sales, its European income are only a small sliver of its US earnings. General Motors pulled out of Europe … Read More