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GameStop Just Bought Half A Billion Worth Of Bitcoin GameStop Just Bought Half A Billion Worth Of Bitcoin Video game retailer GameStop is a big believer in Bitcoin. The Grapevine, Texas-based company disclosed today, May 28, that it had purchased 4,710 Bitcoin. At the current trading rates, that’s worth more than $510 million USD. Bitcoin is one of the world’s most valuable, and volatile, assets. It’s currently worth more than $2 trillion overall, which is ahead of the total market cap of Google’s parent company Alphabet. The current price for one Bitcoin is about $108,000. GameStop’s press release announcing the purchase of Bitcoin is a single sentence long, and there is no word on why GameStop did this or what its plans are. The announcement was not a surprise, though, as CNBC reported in February that GameStop was planning to buy cryptocurrencies. On May 27, US President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to create a “Bitcoin treasury.” In any event, GameStop’s share price is up around 10% so far in 2025 and up more than 3,000% since the short-squeeze situation of 2021. GameStop had cash reserves of more than $4.5 billion as of February 2025, according to the company’s latest filings. Buying Bitcoin is GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s latest strategy to help the struggling company turn things around; other measures have included layoffs, store closures, and selling Game Informer. Cohen has the power to do this in part because GameStop’s board voted in December 2023 to allow Cohen and two other board members to use GameStop’s cash pile to purchase securities as part of a new “investment policy.” GameStop previously invested in NFTs and created its own cryptocurrency wallet, but the company shuttered this in January 2024. Source link #GameStop #Bought #Billion #Worth #Bitcoin Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

French surgeon jailed for abusing hundreds of children French surgeon jailed for abusing hundreds of children A French court has found a retired surgeon guilty of ********* abusing hundreds of patients, many of them children, in a trial that has shaken France. Joel Le Scouarnec’s abuse of his patients is considered France’s worst case of pedo-criminality to go to trial. He stood accused of aggravated ***** or ******* assault against 299 victims. Le Scouarnec had told the court he committed “despicable acts” over a 25-year ******* whilst he worked as doctor in western France, in a trial that has raised uncomfortable questions for the publicly-run healthcare system. Le Scouarnec, 74, was sentenced to 20 years in jail. Presiding Judge Aude Buresi, whose voice at times appeared to choke with emotion, said Le Scouarnec had preyed on victims when they were at their most vulnerable, including whilst under anaesthesia. “Your acts were a blind spot in the medical world, to the extent that your colleagues, the medical authorities, were incapable of stopping your actions,” the judge told Le Scouarnec. The court ordered Le Scouarnec be placed on the sex offenders register. The judge also barred Le Scouarnec from practising medicine or having contact with minors. During the trial, Le Scouarnec told the court that he was aware that the harm he had caused was irreparable. “I owe it to all these people and their loved ones to admit my actions and their consequences, which they’ve endured and will keep having to endure all their lives,” he added. The judge said she understood many victims hoped Le Scouarnec would never walk out of jail, but that the law did not allow her to impose a life sentence. The trial took place at a time of reckoning around sex crimes in France after the conviction of Dominique Pelicot, who was found guilty in December of drugging his wife unconscious and inviting dozens of men to their home to ***** her. Le Scouarnec is already serving jail time for earlier ***** convictions. In 2020, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the ***** and ******* assault of a child neighbour, as well as his two nieces and a four-year-old patient. Victims and their families have publicly asked why local and national health authorities failed to stop Le Scouarnec. In 2005, he was convicted of downloading images of child ******* abuse and received a suspended jail sentence, but managed to continue working in public hospitals. Several dozen victims and rights campaigners gathered outside the courthouse ahead of the verdict, holding a banner made of hundreds of pieces of white paper with ****** silhouettes, one for each victim. Some of the papers bore a first name and age, while others referred to the victim as “Anonymous.” The extent of Le Scouarnec’s abuse was revealed after his re-arrest in 2017 on suspicion of raping his six-year-old neighbour. Police discovered electronic diaries that appeared to detail more than two decades of rapes and ******* assaults on young patients in hospitals across the region, as well as a cache of sex dolls, wigs and child ************. The trial took place in Vannes, a small town in Brittany. The local prosecutor, whose office led the investigation into Le Scouarnec, has opened a separate investigation to ascertain if there was any criminal liability by agencies or individuals who could have prevented the abuse. Source link #French #surgeon #jailed #abusing #hundreds #children Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Blades of Fire Review – DualShockers Blades of Fire Review – DualShockers mrnikolaki|1h ago|Review|0| ▼ Info Add Alt Source Console Creatures writes, “Blades of Fire is a weird game that has a solid story with good-looking visuals and a unique approach to combat, but the game is such a slog to explore, one of the best parts about playing video games.” blades of fire PS5 consolecreatures.com Read Full Story >> [Hidden Content] consolecreatures.com Source link #Blades #Fire #Review #DualShockers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nothing Phone 3 Design Officially Teased; Appears With Textured Button Nothing Phone 3 Design Officially Teased; Appears With Textured Button Nothing Phone 3 is scheduled to be introduced in global markets and India, in July this year. The exact launch date has yet to be announced. The Carl Pei-led ***-based OEM claims that the upcoming handset will be the company’s first “true flagship.” Pei had also previously teased the price of the smartphone. The handset is expected to retain the proprietary Glyph Interface, like the preceding Nothing Phone 2 and Phone 1 handsets. Nothing has now shared a design teaser of the Phone 3. Nothing Phone 3 Design Teased A teaser for the Nothing Phone 3 design has been shared by the company in an X post. We see a portion of the back panel, which appears in a dual-tone finish, similar to the Orange and White options of the CMF Phone 2 Pro, which was unveiled by the Nothing sub-brand in India in April. In the teaser, we also see a textured area with a button-like feature. It is unclear if the button will be functional on the Nothing Phone 3, or if it will even be a button. The texture is reminiscent of the Braille language and could hint at a more accessible design. Nothing previously claimed that the Phone 3 will be its “first true flagship smartphone” and will have “premium materials.” The handset has been teased to come with major software and performance upgrades as well. It could get the Snapdragon 8 Elite, MediaTek Dimensity 9400, or MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC. We can expect to learn more about the phone closer to its launch. Previously, Carl Pei teased the price for the Nothing Phone 3. It could be priced around GBP 800 (roughly Rs. 90,000) during launch. The base 8GB + 128GB option for the existing Nothing Phone 2 cost Rs. 44,999 at the time of its launch. Other reports suggest that the Phone 3 could cost around Rs. 55,000 in India. The Nothing Phone 3 has been tipped to pack a battery larger than 5,000mAh, a Snapdragon chipset, and a triple rear camera. It is expected to get a large primary sensor as well as a periscope telephoto shooter. Source link #Phone #Design #Officially #Teased #Appears #Textured #Button Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jeep Maker Stellantis Names Americas Boss as CEO – WSJ Jeep Maker Stellantis Names Americas Boss as CEO – WSJ Jeep Maker Stellantis Names Americas Boss as CEO WSJStellantis Announces Antonio Filosa – 25-Year Veteran of the Company – to Be Its New Chief Executive Officer Stellantis.comNew Stellantis CEO Has One Shot To Save Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram And A Bunch Of Other Brands The AutopianAuto giant Stellantis appoints Antonio Filosa as new CEO CNBCStellantis Names COO Antonio Filosa as CEO. What to Know. Barron’s Source link #Jeep #Maker #Stellantis #Names #Americas #Boss #CEO #WSJ Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elden Ring: Nightreign Review – Encapsulating Efficiency Elden Ring: Nightreign Review – Encapsulating Efficiency I was skeptical of Elden Ring Nightreign when I first learned of it. Elden Ring is a masterpiece, and though I yearned for yet another visit to The Lands Between, doing so in a run-based roguelite format with a battle royale-style circle closing in on me wasn’t my first choice. In my first dozen hours in Nightreign, I remained skeptical. I wondered if this arcadey format cheapened everything that made Elden Ring so great – it certainly felt like it was on its way to doing so. But at some unceremonious point in the first 12 hours or so, the knowledge I acquired over my previous runs converged, and the pieces clicked into place. Suddenly, I was a master of this parallel Lands Between, calling out key locations my trio needed to hit before the day was up, carving out efficient pathways on the map to secure success, and shouting out moves and dodge timings in real-time to help my team. Nightreign condenses the journey of Elden Ring, its highs and lows, and the acquisition of knowledge into a 45-minute run repeatedly, often to great success. Even though that success comes with some significant caveats, it had me saying, “Just one more run,” over and over again, a marker of excellence in the genre. Set in Limveld, the starting area of Elden Ring, but in a different timeline, players select one of eight Nightfarers at the Roundtable Hold to take on one of the game’s eight expeditions. You have one goal during these: survive through three days, which requires taking down lots of enemies to level up, collecting armaments and items, and defeating major bosses that attack with each day’s end. A successful expedition through Limveld brings you to a fight against the Nightlord, and defeating five Nightlords brings you to the credits. A loosely structured narrative ties the game’s run-based premise together, but it’s barebones, providing just enough justification for those seeking it out. Though learning new Nightfarers on the fly can be detrimental to the others in your trio, all eight playable characters bring something valuable and unique to the roundtable. I stuck with the ranged archer Ironeye character, who is nimble and perhaps the most essential of any run, but I enjoyed the tanky Guardian, too, with his invincibility casting ultimate ability. I look forward to mastering the other six Nightfarers as I shepherd new players through this world. Special “Remembrance” questlines for each character ensure I take them through various runs to complete specific objectives like killing a boss to collect an item, as do unlockable outfits and the constant chase of permanent equippable Relics that offer run-changing buffs and effects. The difference between my runs in the opening hours and the runs I complete now, 41 hours in after defeating every Nightlord, cannot be overstated. I went from casually exploring camps and locations, scouring for loot and secrets, like I would in Elden Ring, to realizing every second wasted has the potential to be ruinous. There is no time to explore, search for secrets, or try out new tactics, at least if you want to defeat the Nightlord at the end of day three (let alone the major bosses at the end of day one and two). Nightreign might be the fastest roguelite, a lesson in min-maxing that punishes idle behavior and indecisiveness. Alongside the other press reviewing this game, linking up in Discord consisted of casual greetings before a succinct lock-in moment as we all began quietly scouting the map while waiting for our Nightfarers to drop into Limveld. By the time we land, we already have our first day on the expedition planned, ready to begin thinking about our day two plans well before hitting level four. It’s fast, demanding, and all the more stressful because of it, but there’s something special about receiving everything you get out of a single-player From Software game in a 45-minute run. That is, when the game’s caveats don’t smash through your enjoyment like a club the Raider Nightfarer might carry. Predictably, matchmaking is a mess. This is annoying in a single-player From Software game, but unacceptable in Nightreign, which is explicitly designed for three-player co-op. And though From Software says this game can be played solo, the scaling feels so off that it’s a challenge for only the best players, or in other words, the true masochists. Even with two other teammates in a voice chat doing everything we’re supposed to, whether using password matchmaking or invite matchmaking, it was a coin toss on whether it’d work. When it didn’t work, it was never clear why. Though random matchmaking is always challenging with a small player pool like we had pre-launch, it is worrying that none of the other systems work particularly well. Still, playing with friends is as challenging as ever due to From Software’s archaic multiplayer. The flawed matchmaking becomes even more frustrating when you’re seeded a map that feels like a failed run from the jump. Though there are times when I prevailed without what I thought I needed, it’s clear what’s necessary in each expedition. The first Nightlord is weak to holy damage, and ideally, you get some holy camps on your map, marked with a symbol to let you know this is a location you should loot for holy armaments. But if you don’t get those camps, there’s a solid chance you don’t find a holy weapon elsewhere, meaning you can’t take advantage of the Nightlord’s primary weakness. Of course, there are other ways to overcome, but Nightreign tells you what is effective against the Nightlord upfront. It’s urging you to utilize a tactic, and it sucks to realize at first glance of the map that you likely won’t get to do so. That frustration pops up in different ways on an expedition, whether it’s a lack of the camps you need, a world boss that’s far overtuned (looking at you, Bell-Bearing Hunter), or a storm circle that puts you on the run for much of the day, meaning you’re skipping valuable points of interest and boss fights just to survive. Sometimes my teammates and I failed an expedition because of something we did wrong, whether that’s misreading a boss, taking too long to loot an area, or missing out on a key location like a flask-granting church. There were lessons to learn in each of these runs. There were an irritating number of times when my teammates and I failed because of Nightreign’s random elements, which felt out of our control and maddening as a result. Yes, this is par for the course for a roguelite, but achieving success feels so rigid in Nightreign that there isn’t room to experiment with something different when things go wrong. I desperately want a button that allows your trio to choose to restart an expedition, rather than waiting to die to return to the roundtable hold, and hopefully get back into another run without a matchmaking issue. Still, whether I completed a run, died because of a mistake I could learn from, or met an early end because luck wasn’t on my side, I was always raring to begin another expedition. The adrenaline and dopamine of a great Elden Ring session are present throughout Nightreign, and it’s exciting knowing you’re theoretically just 45 minutes away from experiencing those feelings again. Nightreign is at its best when I’m at my best, which means From Software’s take on the roguelite genre needs to meet me halfway, leaving its frustrating misgivings at the roundtable hold. When the matchmaking works, when the map randomness gives my trio a fighting chance, and when the storm doesn’t punishingly throw an unfair wrench into the expedition, I’m excited to rise to the challenge. The reward for my efforts is the mastery, knowledge, and adrenaline I spent dozens of hours building in Elden Ring, condensed into a single run. And every success is as visceral and glorious as the last. 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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, May 29 (game #452) NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, May 29 (game #452) Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Wednesday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, May 28 (game #451). Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. You may like NYT Strands today (game #452) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… It’s a little buggy NYT Strands today (game #452) – hint #2 – clue words Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. GIANT SPARE SPAM ***** FAST ANTICS NYT Strands today (game #452) – hint #3 – spangram letters How many letters are in today’s spangram? • Spangram has 6 letters NYT Strands today (game #452) – hint #4 – spangram position What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches? First side: left, 5th row Last side: right, 4th row Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. Today’s best Get Better At Wordle deals NYT Strands today (game #452) – the answers (Image credit: New York Times) The answers to today’s Strands, game #452, are… BUTTERFLY MOTH WASP FLEA HORNET DRAGONFLY SPANGAM: INSECT My rating: Easy My score: Perfect After getting BUTTERFLY, MOTH and WASP in succession, I thought we were looking for a spangram describing flying minibeasts. Instead it was the much more straightforward INSECT Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. A six-letter spangram is very off-brand for Strands these days, but this game’s ability to keep players guessing is impressive. That said, this was one of our easier days. I know many people like them, but the sight of a DRAGONFLY freaks me out a bit as I’ve got an irrational fear that they’re going to fly in my mouth. So, whenever I see one I clamp my mouth shut. I guess I’m the freak, not them. That said, they do breathe out of their rectums, so there is that too. I don’t want something that breathes out its ******* in my mouth, thanks. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Wednesday, May 28, game #451) WINNER CHAMP TITLEHOLDER VICTOR MEDALIST SPANGRAM: FINISH STRONG What is NYT Strands? Strands is the NYT’s not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s now a fully fledged member of the NYT’s games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile. I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day. Source link #NYT #Strands #hints #answers #Thursday #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Perth eco-houses fetching six-figure premiums as more homes being billed as energy efficient Perth eco-houses fetching six-figure premiums as more homes being billed as energy efficient Perth homes which are energy efficient will likely attract an extra $110,000 in its value according to a new report. Domain’s Sustainability in Property 2025 report revealed Perth’s energy efficient houses attracted a higher price tag of $118,000 or 16.1 per cent more than non-energy efficient homes. Energy efficient homes are houses or units which have features such as solar, insulation, and double glazed windows to reduce energy required to heat or cool the house. Meanwhile Perth energy efficient units attract a premium of $92,250 or 19.2 per cent, the largest extra cost of any capital city in the country. Collie — roughly 200km south of Perth — was revealed as the area with the largest premium for energy efficient homes of 23.3 per cent, followed by Mount Pleasant and Balcatta. The report said the more affordable housing market in Perth could have contributed to the larger price premiums. “Among the capital cities, Melbourne and Perth have the highest EE (energy efficient) price premium. Several factors may underpin the stronger performance seen in both Perth and Melbourne,” it read. “Compared to Sydney or Canberra, these cities offer relatively more affordable housing, giving buyers greater flexibility to pay a premium for EE features. “In both markets, newer housing stock — particularly in outer suburbs or infill developments — also provides more opportunities for developers to incorporate energy-efficient design and technology as a competitive differentiator in the market.” The report also revealed sellers were more commonly using energy efficient key words such as eco, solar and north-facing. In 2025 more than 57 per cent of house listings used similar keywords in Perth. Despite the premiums providing more incentive to build them, the report also noted the extra price tag could price out first-home buyers who would be forced to settle for less sustainable housing. Source link #Perth #ecohouses #fetching #sixfigure #premiums #homes #billed #energy #efficient Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pipistrello And The Cursed Yoyo Review – TheGamer Pipistrello And The Cursed Yoyo Review – TheGamer Pipistrellos creative mechanics, charming world, and gorgeous Game Boy Advance stylings make it one of the biggest surprises of the year. Source link #Pipistrello #Cursed #Yoyo #Review #TheGamer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*** government upgrades over 50 existing mobile masts across nations *** government upgrades over 50 existing mobile masts across nations Looking to use advanced comms technology to support its Plan for Change, developing local tourism and economic growth, the *** government has extended its Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme to see over 50 mobile communications masts, initially only used to connect EE customers and those calling 999, upgraded to provide coverage from all mobile network operators to improve connectivity in rural communities across Britain. First announced in 2019, the £1.3bn SRN programme was designed to wipe so-called not-spots from the map, providing high-quality 4G coverage to 95% of the *** by the end of 2025. The principle of the project was that through both public and private investment, mobile phone masts would be built or upgraded across the *** to close down rural mobile not-spots, that is areas that had poor or patchy coverage and could not receive a 4G signal from all four mobile network operators (MNOs), or any signal at all. The ***’s four MNOs – EE, Virgin Media O2, Three and Vodafone – all committed to invest £532m to improve 4G coverage and level up connectivity overseen by a jointly owned company called Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL). The operators’ funding has been complemented by more than £500m from the government. To deliver the first phase of the programme, all operators committed to upgrade or build mobile infrastructure and extend the reach of their 4G networks to eliminate partial not-spots by 2024, and the second phase of the SRN, publicly funded by the *** government, is due to be completed in 2027. This will see the roll-out of shared masts to bring 4G connectivity to areas that hitherto had no existing mobile service. Since the SRN began over 10,000 sq km have coverage for the first time. Almost 35,000 sq km across the *** now has coverage from all four operators, including over 3,500 sq km in Wales, which is covering roughly 20% of the country. The upgraded masts are calculated to cover a footprint equivalent to the size of 66,470 football pitches, and over half of them are providing new coverage to areas of outstanding natural beauty or national parks. The *** government assured that the upgrade of existing masts will limit the visual and natural impact on the environment, causing less disruption to the surrounding areas. Specific areas set to benefit from the new roll-out boost include the North York Moors National Park, parts of the Southern Upland Way and the Shropshire Hills. Wales sees the biggest connectivity boost, with remote parts of Berwyn Mountains, Brecon Beacons and the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley now covered by all four *** networks. To expand coverage even further, 50 more government funded sites in England, Wales and Scotland are also being targeted for upgrades by March 2026. Under part of the SRN, working with the Home Office, the *** government’s investment is also focused on upgrading Emergency Services Network masts to provide coverage from all four mobile operators which had previously only connected EE customers and anyone making 999 calls. “The growth potential of our areas of outstanding natural beauty must not be stunted by patchy internet,” said *** telecoms minister Chris Bryant. “This milestone is a major step forward for better connectivity for all corners of the ***, meaning everyone can reap the benefits of the digital age. From boosting tourism and business opportunities to providing safer outdoors experiences for visitors to our treasured countryside.” Ben Roome, CEO of Mova, the operating brand for DMSL and wholly owned by the forum main operators, said: “This is a big milestone for rural mobile coverage … helping to close the mobile coverage gap for residents, businesses and visitors. These masts build on the success of the mobile operators hitting their industry-funded targets a year early. “Since the Shared Rural Network began, coverage from all four operators has grown from 66% to 81% of the *** – an increase the size of Wales and Northern Ireland combined,” he said. “With further sites being upgraded and built over the next two years, more people in rural areas will benefit from better mobile coverage.” Source link #government #upgrades #existing #mobile #masts #nations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former Czech Republic soccer boss has prison term for fraud upheld by appeals court Former Czech Republic soccer boss has prison term for fraud upheld by appeals court PRAGUE (AP) — An appeals court in Prague has upheld a lower court ruling that convicted the former head of the Czech Football Association of fraud and sentenced him to 5 1/2 years in prison. Prague High Court also confirmed on Wednesday that Miroslav Pelta must pay a fine of 5 million Czech crowns ($227,000), though a ban on him working in any executive position for five years was cancelled. In the same case, Simona Kratochvílová, a former deputy education minister, was sentenced to six years in prison, banned from working in public office for six years and fined 2 million Czech crowns ($90,800). The pair pleaded not guilty. Wednesday’s verdicts can be challenged by an extraordinary complaint but that will not delay the sentences. Pelta said he would consult his attorney about further steps. The local ruling was issued by Prague’s Municipal Court on Sept 3, 2024. The case dates back to 2017 when police raided the association headquarters and the offices of FK Jablonec, a provincial soccer club partly owned by Pelta. Prosecutors said the reason for the raids was an investigation of suspected fraud involving Pelta in connection with state subsidies. According to the court, Pelta used his personal relationship with Kratochvílová to influence who would receive state subsidies worth 176 million Czech crowns ($8 million). Pelta resigned from the Czech FA a month after he was detained in May 2017. Also, Education Minister Kateřina Valachová resigned because of the scandal. She was a witness not a suspect. ___ AP soccer: Source link #Czech #Republic #soccer #boss #prison #term #fraud #upheld #appeals #court Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Gets October Release Date, Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Confirmed Pokémon Legends: Z-A Gets October Release Date, Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Confirmed Pokémon Legends: Z-A was announced last year as the series’ return to the Kalos region of Pokémon X and Y. Now, The Pokémon Company has announced that it’s launching on October 16 on both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. And on the latter, digital and physical editions of Pokémon Legends: Z-A can be upgraded to the Switch 2 Edition via an upgrade pack that will offer improved graphics and frame rates. The Pokémon Company revealed this news today via a quick post on X, with new key art to accompany the announcement. You can check out the full version of the key art below, which features the protagonist and one of the best starters, Totodile, and various other Pokémon trainers will find in Lumiose City, the Paris-inspired metropolis first seen in Pokémon X and Y. Today’s news follows last month’s big Switch 2 direct, where we learned Pokémon Legends: Z-A would be getting a Switch 2 Edition, though it didn’t detail what to expect. Now we know the upgraded edition will feature improved resolution and frame rates. In related news, The Pokémon Company has revealed that the next Pokémon Presents presentation will air on Tuesday, July 22. Plus, ahead of the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Mega Evolution-themed products and experiences will hit Pokémon Centers worldwide and via online retailers. Starting today, fans can collect giant pins featuring Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, as well as shop from a capsule collection of apparel and accessories showing other Mega-Evolved Pokémon like Venusaur, Gengar, Lucario, and more. Finally, anyone who preorders Pokémon Legends: Z-A at a Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada, or the U.K. will be able to receive a random Pokémon Sitting Cuties plush featuring Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile as a gift with the purchase. The Switch 2 launches next week on June 5. Pokémon Legends: Z-A launches on Switch and Switch 2 later this year on October 16. For more, check out the Pokémon Legends: Z-A reveal trailer, and then check out this trailer that highlights Battle Zones and the Z-A Royale. Are you going to play Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2? Let us know in the comments below! Source link #Pokémon #Legends #October #Release #Date #Switch #Edition #Upgrade #Confirmed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

1 killed, 48 wounded when crowd was fired upon at chaotic Gaza aid site, health officials say – AP News 1 killed, 48 wounded when crowd was fired upon at chaotic Gaza aid site, health officials say – AP News 1 killed, 48 wounded when crowd was fired upon at chaotic Gaza aid site, health officials say AP NewsChaos Erupts at Israeli-Backed Aid Distribution Site in Gaza The New York TimesOne Dead and 48 Injured After Gunfire at Gaza Aid Hub Time MagazineOpinion | ****** Goes Against the Grain WSJHungry Palestinians flood new U.S. and Israel-backed aid center in Gaza NBC News Source link #killed #wounded #crowd #fired #chaotic #Gaza #aid #site #health #officials #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ahead Of Switch 2’s Launch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Gets First Update In Years Ahead Of Switch 2’s Launch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Gets First Update In Years Animal Crossing: New Horizons has just received its first patch in nearly three years, ahead of Switch 2’s launch on June 5. The update makes New Horizons more stable in multiplayer sessions with players on both Switch and Switch 2, part of Nintendo’s effort to make sure some of its tentpole games from the original Switch are compatible with the new console. According to Nintendo’s patch notes, the New Horizons update “improve the compatibility for multiplayer sessions between Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.” While no other details are provided, the update’s timing and focus suggest that Nintendo is emphasizing cross-platform performance and backwards compatibility to ensure a smooth console transition. You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. Size:640 × 360480 × 270 Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Sign up or Sign in now! Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos. This video has an invalid file format. Sorry, but you can’t access this content! Please enter your date of birth to view this video JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Year202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900 By clicking ‘enter’, you agree to GameSpot’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy enter Now Playing: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review Prior to this, its last update came back in November 2022, when Nintendo wrapped up its ongoing support for the game. New Horizons originally launched in March 2020 at the onset of widespread lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, which supercharged its popularity. However, despite its adoption rate by Switch owners, Nintendo has not announced plans for a specific Switch 2 version of the game, unlike other headliners such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Ahead of the hotly anticipated launch of Switch 2 next week, a steady stream of news about the console has emerged. For example, Nintendo has gradually revealed the cross-platform games that are getting Switch 2 enhanced editions. Relatedly, Pokemon Legends: Z-A comes out in October for both consoles, and the Switch 2 version will have improved graphics and performance. Source link #Ahead #Switch #Launch #Animal #Crossing #Horizons #Update #Years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

As Entire Middle East Shifts, Kurdish Rebels End 4 Decades of War with Turkey As Entire Middle East Shifts, Kurdish Rebels End 4 Decades of War with Turkey ISTANBUL, Turkey – A glimmer of hope is emerging in Turkey after more than 40 years of battle. PKK militants were once focused on armed struggle for independence for the Kurdish people. Now, they want peace with the Turkish government. In Diyarbakir, a Turkish city known for its large Kurdish population, there’s a growing sense of hope. After decades of violence, many here believe peace might finally be within reach. “Turkey has been tired of this war for 40 years, the people of this region are tired of war,” said Tekin Ergin, a resident of Diyarbakir. The Kurdish Workers’ Party, or PKK, recently announced it will disband and disarm as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey. “The PKK might not be a familiar organization for a lot of people in the West, but for Turkey, this is the terrorist organization that is fighting the Turkish government,” Mustafa Akyol, with the CATO Institute, told CBN News. Founded more than 40 years ago, it originally fought for an independent Kurdish state. The PKK is classified as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S., and the European Union. “It is estimated that up and till now, about 50,000 casualties on both sides have taken place, many of them have not just been restricted to military and state personnel, but also a lot of civilian casualties have taken place too,” Dr. Sinan Ciddi, with the D.C.-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told CBN News. Kurds make up about 20% of Turkey’s 86 million people. When the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) launched its insurgency against the Turkish government in 1984, the goal was to create an independent Kurdish state. However, by the 1990s, the focus began to shift, and the PKK started advocating for greater cultural, political, and religious rights for Kurds living within Turkey. So, why seek peace now? “The PKK realizes that the world has changed dramatically,” said Vahap Coskun of Dicle University. “In other words, it is extremely difficult these days to wage a national struggle with weapons in this age.” Ciddi suggests changing dynamics in the Middle East may have also helped shift the PKK’s strategy. The main factors are the fall of Assad’s regime in Syria, the weakening of Iran, and Israel’s ongoing campaigns against Hezbollah and ******. “The PKK is looking at all this and thinking, ‘Well, I can’t just continue business as usual, the thing is that things are changing, the ground is moving inside of the region,'” said Ciddi. Rasheed Nasir, a Kurd living in Istanbul, tells CBN News that he’s hopeful the PKK’s decision to lay down arms will open the door to a more peaceful future. “We cannot bring back all those who died, so the best solution is a ceasefire so that more of our people don’t end up dying. Both sides have suffered a lot,” said Nasir. Turkey’s President Recep Erdogan recently welcomed the announcement. “Today crossed another critical threshold in the process of a terror-free Turkey,” Erdogan said in a recent speech. “The terrorist organization announced that it decided to disband and surrender its weapons. We find that this decision is important in terms of strengthening the security of our country and the peace of our region.” There’s cautious optimism here. While the details of the peace initiative have not been made public, many hope this will mark the beginning of lasting peace between the PKK and the Turkish government, as well as a better future for the Kurds in the region. Source link #Entire #Middle #East #Shifts #Kurdish #Rebels #Decades #War #Turkey Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Figment 2: Creed Valley transports you into a chaotic mind, now available on iOS Figment 2: Creed Valley transports you into a chaotic mind, now available on iOS Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game for iOS Play as the embodiment of courage and restore order Fight nightmares in chaotic, music-fuelled battles Figment 2: Creed Valley is now available on iOS, bringing a dreamlike action-adventure experience to mobile. Set entirely within the human mind, you step into a world shaped by thought, emotion, and music, where piano bridges rise beneath your feet, plants sway to the rhythm, and boss fights unfold as fully orchestrated songs. In Figment 2: Creed Valley, you play as Dusty, the embodiment of courage, tasked with restoring order to a mind thrown into chaos by a swarm of invading Nightmares. These Nightmares aren’t just creepy-looking creatures, they’re reflections of fear, anxiety, and doubt. Each has a voice, a personality, and a theme song that lays bare the emotional baggage they represent. Combat becomes a rhythmic dance, with enemies hurling musical insults in time with the beat. It’s one thing to fight a boss, it’s another to do it while dodging verses and choruses aimed directly at your confidence. You’ll be joined by your upbeat companion Piper. Together, the two of you will journey through Creed Valley, a place where The Mind’s ideals are formed. You’ll switch between two distinct states, Open-minded and Closed-minded, to solve puzzles and navigate changing environments. Each perspective reshapes the world, unlocking new paths or obstacles, depending on your state of mind. Looking for something similar? Here’s a list of the best adventure games to play on iOS right now! Originally launched on PC, Switch, and console, Figment 2: Creed Valley now brings the full adventure to iOS. It’s a standalone sequel to Figment, so you don’t need to play the first one to understand what’s going on, but you might want to after this. There’s no Android version yet, but we’ll be keeping an eye out. Take a trip into your mind by downloading Figment 2: Creed Valley by clicking on the link below. It is a premium game you can get your hands on for $5.99 or your local equivalent. Source link #Figment #Creed #Valley #transports #chaotic #mind #iOS Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Xiaomi Reports Rs. 1.31 Lakh Crore Revenue in Q1 2025, Beats Rs. 1.2 Lakh Crore Mark Again Xiaomi Reports Rs. 1.31 Lakh Crore Revenue in Q1 2025, Beats Rs. 1.2 Lakh Crore Mark Again Xiaomi released its financial results for the first quarter of the current year on Wednesday, reporting an unaudited consolidated revenue of Rs. 1.31 lakh crore for the January–March *******. This marks the second consecutive quarter in which the company has surpassed the Rs. 1.2 lakh crore milestone. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year, the tech giant claimed to have reached a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 47.4 percent. Xiaomi also claimed that its adjusted net profit reached Rs. 12,680 crore for the first time, marking a YoY growth of 64.5 percent. Xiaomi Credits Premiumisation Strategy for Strong Revenue Numbers In a press release, the ******** tech giant posted positive revenue numbers across all its business divisions in Q1 2025. Crediting its premiumisation strategy, which refers to the company’s efforts to shift the product portfolio from budget offerings to a higher-margin, premium devices, Xiaomi said the newly launched products have seen a strong reception from consumers. During this *******, the company claimed its smartphone revenue grew by 8.9 percent YoY, reaching Rs. 59,961 crore. Most notable here is the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which was launched in February, and witnessed sales growth by 90 percent compared to its predecessor during the same *******, last year. Overall, the tech giant said that it pushed the average selling price (ASP) of smartphones to Rs. 14,372 in Q1 2025, marking a record high. On the other hand, its Internet-of-things (IoT) and smart home devices were also said to grow by 58.7 percent compared to the same quarter in the preceding year, reaching Rs. 38,276 crore. Xiaomi’s hero products in this category were its washing machine and refrigerator. The company’s Electric Vehicle (EV), artificial intelligence (AI), and other new initiatives also brought in Rs. 22,041 crore in revenue, with a big highlight being the Xiaomi SU7 Series vehicles, which marked a total shipment of 75,869 units. Xiaomi mentioned in the press release that its global smartphone shipments in the given quarter was 4.18 crore units, marking continued YoY growth for seven consecutive quarters. Citing data from Canalys (now part of Omdia), the company claimed that it maintained its position among the top 3 brands in terms of smartphone shipments for the nineteenth consecutive quarter, noting a market share of 14.1 percent. Coming to the company’s IoT and smart home segment, Xiaomi claimed that its air conditioner shipments exceeded 11 lakh units, marking a significant 65 percent YoY growth. Its refrigerator and washing machine shipments also registered 8.8 lakh units and 7.4 lakh units, respectively. The company also claimed that its global tablet shipments grew by 56.1 percent YoY, but actual shipment numbers were not shared. Additionally, the total number of users with five or more devices connected to its AIoT platform (excluding smartphones, tablets, and laptops) reached 1.93 crore, with a 26.5 percent YoY growth, Xiaomi said. Further, the tech giant claimed that the monthly active users of its Mi Home App and AI Assistant grew to 10.64 crore (19.5 percent YoY increase) and 14.67 crore (17.5 percent YoY growth), respectively. Source link #Xiaomi #Reports #Lakh #Crore #Revenue #Beats #Lakh #Crore #Mark Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Three die in shocking five-vehicle collision on the Western Highway, Victoria Three die in shocking five-vehicle collision on the Western Highway, Victoria A ****** between two cars, a B-double truck and two trucks has killed three people in a horrifying accident on a regional highway. Source link #die #shocking #fivevehicle #collision #Western #Highway #Victoria Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Helldivers 2 Players Are Trying to Calm the Eagle-1 Baddie After Over-Gooning on SEAF Forces Helldivers 2 Players Are Trying to Calm the Eagle-1 Baddie After Over-Gooning on SEAF Forces The Helldivers 2 community thought they had their priorities straight. Spread managed democracy, eliminate those democracy-threatening squids, and maybe goon a little over some blue-eyed blonde SEAF soldiers. Simple enough, right? Wrong. Eagle-1 has entered the chat, and she’s not happy about the competition. What started as innocent appreciation for blue-clad battlefield companions has evolved into a full-blown love triangle that would make even High Command blush. Warning: the community’s gooning habits have officially reached yandere territory. When your air support develops trust issues The descent into romantic chaos began innocently enough. Players fell for cute SEAF soldiers, created some wholesome fan art, and thought that was the end of it. Eagle-1 had other plans. Suddenly, the reliable brown-haired pilot who’d been dropping ordnance for months transformed into a certain possessive girlfriend archetype that (ahem) anime fans know all too well. Artist @PT_CROW‘s latest fanart reflects this perfectly—Eagle-1 looking ready to commit war crimes while Helldivers nervously hide their new crush: This artwork captures the exact moment players realized they’d created a monster. The Helldiver’s expression says it all—pure terror mixed with the realization that their pilot might “accidentally” drop a 500kg bomb on their position. Comment byu/Fair-Albatross8520 from discussion inHelldivers Brain chemistry doesn’t lie. The community’s collective neurons fired simultaneously when they saw yandere Eagle-1, and there’s no going back now: Comment byu/Fair-Albatross8520 from discussion inHelldivers The battle lines have been drawn. On one side, the loyal pilot who’s saved countless lives through precision strikes. On the other hand, adorable ground troops who salute back and make players feel like actual heroes instead of expendable meat shields. It’s a competition nobody wanted but everyone’s invested in watching. The community has essentially turned their favorite game into an anime dating simulator… with explosive consequences. Democratic solutions to romantic problems In the name of Liberty, of course. | Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios The Helldivers 2 community’s solution reveals their commitment to managed democracy’s core values. Why choose sides when you can have both? The C-01 permit discussion became surprisingly philosophical. Comment byu/Fair-Albatross8520 from discussion inHelldivers This question sparked genuine debate about Super Earth’s relationship policies. Players are treating fictional romance permits with the same tactical seriousness they apply to stratagem loadouts: Comment byu/Fair-Albatross8520 from discussion inHelldivers The logic is bulletproof. Multiple relationships equal multiple reinforcements, which translates to superior democracy-spreading efficiency. It’s tactical polyamory disguised as military strategy! Comment byu/Fair-Albatross8520 from discussion inHelldivers Ah, yes—nobody, including Arrowhead, saw this coming; yet here we are! The community has embraced their gooning destiny faster than Eagle-1 can deliver a precision strike, proving that anime-style character attachment can infiltrate any gaming space, no matter the setting. And now, players are left managing emotional logistics alongside tactical ones. They’re genuinely concerned about Eagle-1’s feelings while simultaneously protecting their SEAF waifus from “accidental” orbital bombardment. The dedication is both admirable and slightly concerning. What’s your strategy for keeping Eagle-1 happy while protecting your SEAF soldiers? Drop your relationship advice below (please don’t)! Source link #Helldivers #Players #Calm #Eagle1 #Baddie #OverGooning #SEAF #Forces Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem demand ICE agents increase arrests to 3,000 per day: report Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem demand ICE agents increase arrests to 3,000 per day: report White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanded immigration agents significantly increase daily arrests to 3,000 in a “tense” meeting last week, according to a report. Miller, President Donald Trump’s top adviser and architect of the administration’s aggressive immigration policies, and Noem told agents they needed to up daily arrests and deportations during the meeting at Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. on May 21, according to Axios. The figure is approximately triple the number of daily arrests that ICE agents were making at the beginning of the Trump administration, the outlet noted. The administration deported 17,000 people in April, according to ICE, that is a 29 percent increase over April 2024, according to NBC News. While Noem took a “milder approach” during the meeting, Miller adopted a “harsh” tone with agents and “had people leaving the meeting feeling their jobs could be in jeopardy if the new targets aren’t reached,” according to Axios. Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s top adviser and architect of the administration’s aggressive immigration policies, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told agents they needed to up daily arrests and deportations during the meeting at Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s headquarters. (AP) It is not the first time Miller has “yelled” at senior officials about getting arrest numbers up, sources told the outlet. “Keeping President Trump’s promise to deport ******** aliens is something the administration takes seriously,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement to The Independent. “We are committed to aggressively and efficiently removing ******** aliens from the United States, and ensuring our law enforcement officers have the resources necessary to do so. The safety of the American people depends upon it.” The Independent contacted the Department of Homeland Security for further comment. Miller and Noem’s push comes as the Trump administration has touted the largest mass deportation effort in American history. Fewer people are attempting to cross the border into the U.S. since Trump took office. Miller adopted a ‘harsh’ tone with agents and ‘had people leaving the meeting feeling their jobs could be in jeopardy if the new targets aren’t reached.’ (Getty Images) There are almost 49,000 people in ICE custody, government data from early May shows. Unidentified agents with ICE and other federal agencies have made arrests inside and outside courthouses across the country in recent days, from Washington state to Virginia. The American Immigration Lawyers Association says the incidents are a “flagrant betrayal of basic fairness and due process” for people who are simply following the rules. “Immigration courts are being weaponized, judges are coordinating with ICE to dismiss cases and immediately funnel individuals into the fast-track deportation pipeline known as expedited removal,” the group said. “These are not fugitives,” the group added. “They are individuals, many who are seeking protection from torture in their countries, complying with the law.” Source link #Stephen #Miller #Kristi #Noem #demand #ICE #agents #increase #arrests #day #report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Launches In October, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Detailed Pokemon Legends: Z-A Launches In October, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Detailed With the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch approaching quickly, the Nintendo community has been wondering what games will be coming to the brand-new console as the holiday season approaches. One major question has been answered, as today The Pokemon Company confirmed that Pokemon Legends: Z-A will launch October 16–with an upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 Edition releasing the same day. Official Pokemon social media accounts confirmed the release date and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which will feature “improved graphics and frame rates.” Both the physical and digital versions of Pokemon Legends Z-A will be eligible for upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via a separate “upgrade pack” purchase. Pokemon Legends: Z-A Pokemon Legends: Z-A takes place in the Paris-inspired Lumiose City, part of the Kalos region from Pokemon X and Y. Players will search for Pokemon in designated zones, battle with other Trainers in the streets and on rooftops, and compete in a nightly contest called Z-A Royale. This story is developing… Source link #Pokemon #Legends #Launches #October #Nintendo #Switch #Edition #Detailed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series to Use Inkjet Printing to Enable Thinner Lens Modules: Report Samsung Galaxy S26 Series to Use Inkjet Printing to Enable Thinner Lens Modules: Report Samsung Galaxy S25 series was unveiled in January this year, and the company recently jumped into the slim smartphone bandwagon with the Galaxy S25 Edge. Apple is also expected to enter the slim handset space later this year with the iPhone 17 Air. Now, a new report suggests that Samsung is planning to slim down the camera modules in next year’s Galaxy S26 series. The company is likely to implement a new lens production method to make the camera modules of the next Galaxy S series phones thinner. Samsung Aims to Slim Down Galaxy S26 Camera Modules As per a report by Korean publication The Elec, Samsung is working to reduce the thickness of the lens modules of the Galaxy S26 series smartphones using a new “inkjet printing” process. Camera modules on current phones have films between lenses to prevent light reflection (flare) and light overlapping (ghosting). Instead of using films, Samsung’s Electro-Mechanics division will reportedly use matte ink between the rib surfaces of the lens through inkjet printing process. Applying matte ink is reportedly more beneficial than attaching film in minimising the distance between lenses. This method is said to reduce the thickness of the lens module. Samsung Electro-Mechanics reportedly applied for a patent in 2018 for this technology. The camera island is usually the thickest part of a flagship phone. Therefore, reducing its size is likely to reduce the overall thickness of the phone, offering a sleeker look. Samsung is said to use the new process first for the cameras of the Galaxy S26 series, which is expected to include vanilla Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, Galaxy S26 Edge, and Galaxy S26 Ultra models. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge earlier this month, emphasising the slim design. The handset measures 5.8mm in thickness and weighs 163 grams. Besides Samsung, other smartphone brands are actively looking to unveil handsets which are significantly thinner than the average flagship handsets of today. Apple is expected to reveal its iPhone 17 Air in September this year with slimmed-down form factors. The Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ is also expected to land soon with a 5.95mm profile. It is said to launch as the world’s slimmest curved display phone. Source link #Samsung #Galaxy #S26 #Series #Inkjet #Printing #Enable #Thinner #Lens #Modules #Report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rainbow Six Siege X Could Use Operator Synergy Combos Like Marvel Rivals Team-Ups Rainbow Six Siege X Could Use Operator Synergy Combos Like Marvel Rivals Team-Ups Rainbow Six Siege X is all about being tactical and having coordinated teamwork. But with a new era incoming, some new-generation mechanics could have been added too, like the Team-Ups system from Marvel Rivals. Don’t get this wrong, teamwork is essential in Siege, and some abilities have to be coordinated well. It’s just diving into the possibility of Operators getting certain bonuses when they use their abilities together with others. Moreover, the mechanics can only apply to the new gamemode, Dual Front. Keep such overpowered strategies away from competitive play, and make the new permanent game mode more attractive. So, how will that work out? That’s what we are going to talk about. What if Rainbow Six Siege X adds the Marvel Rivals Team-Ups mechanics to the equation for Dual Front? This can make Siege Operators overpowered. | Image Credit: Ubisoft If you know about Dual Front, it’s more of a lore-based game mode that will be ever-evolving in Rainbow Six Siege X. It might not attract Core Siege players, but if it had some other additional features, it could be an interesting mode. The idea of Attacker and Defender Operators getting to team up is great, but what if it’s more arcadey? Let’s take Mozzie and Echo, Mozzie has the ability to hack attacker drones in Core Siege. Since Dual Front doesn’t have any labeled operators, he can technically take over Echo’s Yokai Drones of opponents. But it still isn’t quite reaching the potential for Marvel Rivals‘ Team-Ups mechanics. How about seeing things from a lore perspective? Some folks like Finka and Tachanka, in certain ways. What if her Nano-Bot healing could give the Lord some extra health, as a minor bonus? Or what if Thatcher and Dokkaebi can work together? Maybe Dokkaebi can use Thatcher’s EMP tech to disable operators by calling them? That’s too far… Either way, since Dual Front is more of a lore-based game mode, it can use extra benefits. For now, it doesn’t attract many players as many prefer Core Siege; that’s how it has always been. If players need to run and gun, they’d play some other game, but the game of Rainbow Six Siege X doesn’t quite support it. Still a possibility worth hoping for. Why will the feature never see the light of day in the game? While the idea of Marvel Rivals Team-Ups abilities in Siege X sounds cool as a concept, it doesn’t make sense. For example, Siege players have been more coordinated than any shooter around. For example, if a Thermite player chooses to breach a wall, they have to coordinate with operators like Kali or Thatcher to avoid getting bandit-tricked. Sens alone cannot be optimal alone; if Glaz is added to the equation, it makes for a powerful combo. While the idea might not be as premium as the Team-Ups mechanics in Marvel Rivals, Siege has always had it. The game is incomplete without teaming up, as some operators alone are simply useless. There was a time when lore was a part of game mechanics; it might be there in Rainbow Six Siege X, but there was a time before. For example, Zofia could pick herself up after being knocked down and be affected less by Ela’s Grizmot mines. But it was removed due to balancing issues, and it’s better to stay that way. Do you think it would be a good idea to bring Marvel Rivals‘ Team-Ups mechanics to Dual Front in Rainbow Six Siege X? Do you think that’s a terribly bad idea? Let us know in the comments below! Source link #Rainbow #Siege #Operator #Synergy #Combos #Marvel #Rivals #TeamUps Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Want to live to a healthy old age? Here’s what a top doctor does based on hard science – CNN Want to live to a healthy old age? Here’s what a top doctor does based on hard science – CNN Want to live to a healthy old age? Here’s what a top doctor does based on hard science CNNI study ‘super agers’ — a single habit has the ‘most exceptional evidence’ for aging well New York PostHow We Can Prevent the Major Age-Related Diseases Thrive GlobalWhat Superagers Know That You Don’t KiplingerA simple way to extend youth for up to 10 years has been named Baku.ws Source link #live #healthy #age #Heres #top #doctor #based #hard #science #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Alienware Area-51 (2025) review: Big, proud, loud, and seriously expensive Alienware Area-51 (2025) review: Big, proud, loud, and seriously expensive Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Alienware Area-51 (2025): Two-minute review Alienware has a reputation among system-building enthusiasts for being, well, a little odd, a little out of the ordinary. As premium brands go, there’s a certain air about it, a je ne sais quoi, so to speak. Iconic? Perhaps, but it also doesn’t know quite what it wants to be. Whether it’s a company that’s dedicated to the teenage gamer from yesteryear or the modern-day millennial professional is still up for debate, and its products show that. None more so than the Alienware Area-51 (2025), I’ve been testing over the last few weeks. Built for a gamer who’s not interested in the finer details, yet equipped with enough hardware to simulate the sun, it has a professional workstation price tag but a physical appearance that’d be more at home in 2009 than 2025. It’s got a top-tier spec sheet, yet lacks some of the fundamentals that would make it a more pro-grade workstation. In short, who it’s for is kind of a mystery. The unit I tested comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, 64GB of DDR5, and a 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD, so this is not going to be a budget gaming PC, that’s for sure. The configuration I tested comes in at $5,700 in the US (although that’s with a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, not the 5.0 SSD in review), £5,469 in the ***, and an obscene AU$12,320 in Australia. That is a staggering cost, particularly when you consider similar-spec’d DIY machines can be built for a lot less. You may like That, of course, comes with some fairly major caveats. If you do want to build your own machine, you have to know what you’re doing, put in the research, and be comfortable buying all those individual parts and putting it all together. There is some justification for skipping all of that and picking one of these up. Particularly if you’re dead set on the hardware and have the budget for it. (Image credit: Future / Zak Storey) What you get is otherworldly performance, as you’d imagine. Computational tasks absolutely crumble before the Area-51, and gaming, particularly at 4K, is outstanding with even the most intense titles out there landing north of 100 fps on average without AI upscaling or any of the more modern frame generation shenanigans. Slap those settings on top of that stock performance, and that RTX 5090 just runs away with it, hitting frame rates well into the 200s. The Area-51 keeps its components nice and cool too, thanks to twin 180mm intake fans in the front, two 120mm fans in the PSU floor, plus a 360mm AIO in the roof, exhausting upwards. That’s all backed up with a rather curious 1500W platinum-rated PSU delivering power to the lot. Aside from the premium pricing, problems also arise when you begin to dig under the surface. The rear I/O on that custom Alienware motherboard is sub-tier at best, with an overreliance on USB-C and very little USB-A at all, and the rest of the I/O is equally as lackluster, with minimal ethernet support and little in the way of integrated HDMI/DisplayPort or other features all too commonplace on even the cheapest of modern-day Z890 boards. Then there’s the case itself. It’s big, bulky, and far too heavy. The dimensions are massive, and on delivery, the entire thing weighs 88 lbs (or 40 kg), requiring either one strong PC gamer or a two-person team to lift it and chuck it on your desk. That’s surprising given the exterior of the chassis feels particularly dull, mostly composed of an unemotive satin plastic, rather than the thick, girthy steel you’d likely expect, given the heft. Yes, there are those signature Alienware curves and lines and enough RGB lighting dotted around to keep that 15-year-old kid in you happy, but it just lacks the finesse that the best gaming PCs of this price and caliber should come with, and that’s a problem. Alienware Area-51 (2025): Price & Availability How much is it? Starting at $3,749.99 / £3,799 / AU$7,271 When is it available? You can pick one up today Where can you get it? Directly from Dell’s webstore Let’s be fair, we all knew the price tag for this thing was going to be ridiculous; after all, it’s without a doubt Alienware’s signature party trick and is loaded down with top-tier specs from the best graphics cards, best processors, best RAM, and best SSDs you can find on the market right now. The Area 51 starts at $3,749.99 / £3,799 / AU$7,271 in the US, ***, and Australia, respectively, which is still pretty premium as far as gaming PCs go. That’s especially true considering you’re getting a Core Ultra 7 system with an RTX 5080, 32GB DDR5 (or even 16GB DDR5 in Australia), and fairly modest 1TB or 2TB storage. The RTX 5090 configuration I tested (with Core Ultra 9 285K, 64GB RAM, and 2TB PCIe SSD) comes in at $5,699.99 in the US, £5,469 in the ***, and a frightful AU$12,320 Down Under. If I’m honest, we’ve not tested much like this PC at TechRadar to date, largely because of the RTX 5090 at its heart. And while it’s an unabashed monster that delivers exceptional performance, compared to last gen’s RTX 4090, it’s seen a significant price increase—and that was before Nvidia’s low availability and stock issues that it’s suffered since its release. Put this against the best price possible on a DIY rig, though, with the same component tier as my review unit, and the price difference is substantial. According to PC Part Picker, a DIY build would set you back just $4,842.91 in the US, £4,267.64 in the ***, or AU$9,914.60 in Australia. It’s up to you whether you want to pay a roughly 18-28% premium to have a prebuilt system like this, but you can likely get the same performance for cheaper. Alienware Area-51 (2025): Specs (Image credit: Future / Zak Storey) Solid starting configurations in the US and *** Easy to upgrade later down the line Configuration options vary greatly by region Swipe to scroll horizontally Alienware Area-51 (2025) Base Specs Region US *** Australia Price $3,749.99 at Dell.com £3,799 at Dell.com AU$7,271 at Dell.com CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 265 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 GPU Nvidia RTX 5080 Nvidia RTX 5080 Nvidia RTX 5080 Memory 32GB DDR5-6400 32GB DDR5-6400 16GB DDR5-5600 Storage 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD 1TB SSD Cooling 240mm AIO 360mm AIO 240mm AIO PSU 1500W 80+ Platinum 1500W 80+ Platinum 850W 80+ Gold All configurations come with a custom 02JGX1 E-ATX Z890 motherboard and vary from there based on region. Additionally, all models feature a bespoke PSU, with the US and Australia starting with an 80+ Gold 850W power supply, while the *** only has an option for a 1500W 80+ Platinum PSU. The US and Australia start with 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, while the *** starts with a larger 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The US and Australia also start with a smaller 240mm AIO cooler, while the *** only has a 360mm AIO option. There are also a total of eight fans included: two 180mm intakes, two 120mm intakes in the PSU floor, and three 120mm exhausts hidden above the topmost radiator. Starting memory options come in the form of a dual-channel kit of Kingston Fury DDR5, ranging from 16GB all the way up to 64GB capacity, depending on your region. Swipe to scroll horizontally Alienware Area-51 (2025) Max Specs Region US *** Australia Price $6,099.99 at Dell.com £6,299.02 at Dell.com AU$14,120.70 at Dell.com CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Intel Core Ultra 9 285K GPU Nvidia RTX 5090 Nvidia RTX 5090 Nvidia RTX 5090 Memory 64GB DDR5-6400 64GB DDR5-6400 64GB DDR5-6400 Storage 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD 4TB + 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs 4TB + 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs Cooling 360mm AIO 360mm AIO 360mm AIO PSU 1500W 80+ Platinum 1500W 80+ Platinum 1500W 80+ Platinum When it comes to max spec configurations, there’s not much difference between regions, other than the US maxing out at just one 4TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, while the *** and Australia come with two 4TB PCIe 4.0 SSDs for a total of 8TB of storage. For the top-tier configurations, you get an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, an Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, 64GB DDR5-6400 memory with XMP overclocking, a 1500W Platinum-rated PSU, and a 360mm AIO cooler. Swipe to scroll horizontally The configuration I’m reviewing here is towards the higher end, featuring a Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 5090, 64GB DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD, though the closest US config to my review unit has a PCIe 4.0 SSD, rather than a PCIe 5.0. It also has a 360mm AIO cooler and the beefier 1500W PSU. Alienware Area-51 (2025): Design (Image credit: Future / Zak Storey) Oversized case leaves much to be desired Internal industrial styling is intense External shell a bit dull in the modern era The Alienware Area-51 desktop is big. Seriously big. Its monstrous size will likely keep it off most desks. Even on my own test bench, at three meters long and 60cm deep, it could easily hang off the edge if I had situated it like I do my normal machine. It’s heavy too; that nearly 90 lbs/40kg weight is nothing to snort at—it’s the kind of heft I’d expect from a custom liquid-cooled machine, not a pre-built system like this that’s mostly comprised of plastic and a single AIO cooler. (Image credit: Future / Zak Storey) The overall design is alright. It’s got that Alienware chic, with the curves and the alien head logo on the front. Fonts are tidy, and cooling is for the most part well implemented across the board. The internal layout is massive, and there are QR codes littered everywhere for you to scan if you ever need a handy guide on how to update the graphics card or install new memory in the future. It still looks better suited to a launch a decade ago by modern styling standards. (Image credit: Future / Zak Storey) What’s less impressive is Alienware cutting some corners to bring this machine to market. Cable management internally is less than stellar. There are no braided cables here, and although the rear of the case is tidy, neat, and well-managed, there’s a lot of extra cable around the front jutting out that’s quite unsightly, or it’s bound together awkwardly, pushed into headers on that bespoke motherboard. (Image credit: Future / Zak Storey) There’s even a massive chunk of metal strapped to the right-hand side of the GPU, solely to help cable-manage that 12VHPWR cable going into the RTX 5090, which not only feels massively overkill but also kind of doesn’t work, as it’s still draped along the top of it anyway. I mean, yes, technically it is acting as an anti-sag bracket as well here. The RTX 5090 isn’t the lightest of cards out there, but there are so many better, more elegant solutions out there these days than just a large block of rectangular metal. It’s a real shame. (Image credit: Future / Zak Storey) Then there’s that custom Z890 motherboard, the adorably named—hang on, let me check my notes here—ah yes, the 02JGX1. A bizarre-looking thing, complete with two DIMM slots for your RAM, three M.2 ports, and, well, that’s about it. It does look like Alienware has attempted to lean into that industrial aesthetic here, but there’s so much exposed PCB, wireless cards, and ports just littered everywhere, combined with that poor cabling, it’s seriously distracting. (Image credit: Future / Zak Storey) Power phase setup is fairly tame too (which directly translates to CPU performance, which I’ll speak to momentarily), with a 14-phase design, and the rear I/O is practically nonexistent, with only a smattering of USB Type-A and far too many USB Type-C. You get one Ethernet port and WiFi support (weirdly running as a passthrough all the way at the bottom of the chassis), and that’s kind of it. No Clear CMOS, BIOS flashback, HDMI or DisplayPort out, and no 5.1 audio either. I bring this up very specifically because this is a $5,700 machine, and motherboards at $235 deliver far more for far less. Alienware Area-51 (2025): Performance (Image credit: Future / Zak Storey) Incredible 4K gaming framerates PCIe 5.0 SSD rips CPU relatively sluggish Alienware Area-51 (2025) Benchmarks Here’s how the Alienware Area-51 (2025) performed in our suite of synthetic and gaming benchmarks: Cinebench R24 (Multi-core): 2,186; (Single-core): 136 Geekbench 6.4 (Multi-core): 21,786; (Single-core): 3,148 CrossMark Overall: 2,500 CrossMark Creativity): 2,872 CrossMark Productivity: 2,256 CrossMark Responsiveness: 2,242 3DMark Fire Strike: 44,342 3DMark Time Spy: 36,886 3DMark Fire Strike Ultra: 30,352 3DMark Time Spy Extreme: 22,215 3DMark Speed Way: 14,285 3DMark Steel Nomad: 13,707 3DMark Port Royal: 34,020 ****** Myth: Wukong (1080p, Cinematic): 102 fps; (4K, Cinematic): 59 fps Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p, Ultra): 120 fps; (4K, Ultra): 57 fps Metro: Exodus (1080p, Extreme): 149 fps; (4K, Extreme): 90 fps Monster Hunter Wilds (1080p, Highest): 102 fps; (4K, Highest): 79 fps Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1080p, Highest): 244 fps; (4K, Highest): 169 fps Total War: Warhammer III Battle (1080p, Ultra): 291 fps; (4K, Ultra): 150 fps When it comes to performance, the Area-51 delivers, although you probably expect it to with top-line specs like it has. Cinebench R24 performance was well into the two thousands, with a multi-core count of 2,186, on average, and an average single-core score of 136. That’s not too shabby at all. In fact, the multi-score number is around 91 points per thread, making it wildly efficient. Similarly, Geekbench 6 also had a pretty good outing, with 21,786 points scored on the multi-core and 3,148 in single-core performance. That SK Hynix PCIe 5.0 drive in my system, though, is the real winner, and although its sequentials were relatively low for a modern-day PCIe 5.0 drive (averaging just 12.3 GB/s on both read and write), the random 4K performance absolutely decimates pretty much every drive I’ve seen this year. Its random 4K read performance hit a relatively speedy 113 MB/s, with random writes coming in at 350 MB/s. You’re going to see some seriously quick load times with this drive. Temperatures and power draw were well within parameters, too, with the CPU topping out at around 92°C and the GPU at 75.8°C. Nothing out of the ordinary there. And while it is power-thirsty, the max power draw I saw during testing hit 840.8 W from the wall at peak, which isn’t great, but isn’t the worst either. On the gaming side, in my 1080p testing, pretty much every title was well into the 120+ fps range or higher without the help of DLSS or Frame Gen, and a 4K, I saw upwards of 150 fps in Total War: Warhammer III’s Battle benchmark, while Cyberpunk 2077 averaged 57 fps at 4K with ray tracing and no DLSS support at all. The only mild problem I have with this setup is the slight discrepancy against an equally kitted-out rig I built earlier this year. Complete with an RTX 5090 plus Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, my own DIY rig beat out the Area-51 in practically every graphical and computational test. At a guess, this is likely down to that CPU performance being heavily limited by the 14-phase VRM design, as it just couldn’t produce enough juice to keep that Ultra 9 running at full speed for as long as its DIY counterpart. The odd element about that, though, is that the DIY machine only featured a $220 Gigabyte motherboard, yet temps were at 100°C for the chip (and stable), but performance, both computational and in-game, was around 5-10% higher, depending. For a system that’s $1,500 cheaper, that’s not a good look. Should You Buy The Alienware Area-51 (2025)? Swipe to scroll horizontally Alienware Area-51 (2025) Scorecard Category Verdict Score Value This isn’t a cheap gaming PC, not one bit. Unless you can justify the cost, or it saves you time in some manner, you’d be far better off building your own. 3 / 5 Specs With the right config, you can easily get the best of the best hardware on the market right now, and you can upgrade it later—if you’ve got any budget left over. 4 / 5 Design A design straight of the 2010s, there’s numerous fumbles here that let down an otherwise stellar spec sheet. 3 / 5 Performance Unsurprisingly with that top-tier hardware it absolutely dominates 4K gaming and any task you can throw at it. 4 / 5 Total Big, bold, and a bit brash. It delivers on the performance front, but with mediocre styling, average build quality, and an insane price, it doesn’t quite hit the mark. 3.5 / 5 Buy the Alienware Area-51 If… Don’t buy it if… Originally reviewed May 2025 Source link #Alienware #Area51 #review #Big #proud #loud #expensive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]