Friday 31 December 2021
TRACKING: Dangerous cold and significant snowfall
source https://www.kwwl.com/weather/forecast/tracking-dangerous-cold-and-significant-snowfall/article_ffbbb962-6a20-11ec-8c09-1fb0fcea615e.html
Salt Lake Republicans urge Gov. Cox to defy COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Utah National Guard members
source https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2021/12/30/salt-lake-republicans/
Eurogamer readers' top 50 games of 2021
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2021 has been another extremely unusual year, so hopefully it's a bit of a treat to end it in our usual way - with the top fifty games of the last twelve months, as chosen by you.
What we said: "I wasn't expecting Days Gone to add anything new to the genre, but both in terms of its systems and its story it's uninspired, which is driven home by the fact that it's endlessly, needlessly long. I'm begging you, haven't we done this enough?"
People should celebrate the New Year, experts say. But the size and kind of party determine Covid-19 safety
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/30/health/covid-new-year-gatherings-wellness/index.html
TRACKING: Freezing Fog Tonight and Winter Storm Watch Saturday
source https://www.kwwl.com/weather/blog/tracking-freezing-fog-tonight-and-winter-storm-watch-saturday/article_2c614d7c-69ba-11ec-a722-07b571f0c9a6.html
Unalaska and Kodiak set winter warm weather records
source https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/12/30/unalaska-and-kodiak-set-winter-warm-weather-records/
Thursday 30 December 2021
Deer disease detected in Warren County
source https://www.wtva.com/news/deer-disease-detected-in-warren-county/article_453550aa-6997-11ec-b98c-97ba60244e5b.html
Biden pushes Putin for Ukraine de-escalation in second call this month
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/30/politics/biden-putin-phone-call/index.html
An endangered tiger was shot dead by police in a Florida zoo after attacking a man
source https://www.npr.org/2021/12/30/1069142182/an-endangered-tiger-was-shot-dead-by-police-in-a-florida-zoo-after-attacking-a-m
Here's what the new ban on surprise medical billing means for you
source https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/10/14/1045828215/ban-on-surprise-medical-bills
The end of the week stays quiet ahead of another chance for New Year's
source https://www.wrex.com/news/top-stories/the-end-of-the-week-stays-quiet-ahead-of-another-chance-for-new-years/article_97ccbda6-695d-11ec-8d45-db87adea3a39.html
Iowa DNR finds traces of long-lasting chemicals in treated West Des Moines water samples
source https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/west-des-moines/2021/12/30/pfas-chemicals-found-west-des-moines-iowa-water-samples-dnr/9048713002/
Skylines and Streetscapes: How New York City Physically Changed in de Blasio Era
source https://www.thecity.nyc/2021/12/29/22855542/skylines-and-streetscapes-how-new-york-city-physically-changed-in-de-blasio-era
Snow flies tonight, with more for New Year's
source https://www.wrex.com/news/top-stories/snow-flies-tonight-with-more-for-new-years/article_667b9b84-68fc-11ec-91ed-ebf055a69057.html
Save over £30 on the Logitech G915 Lightspeed TKL Wireless Keyboard
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With Christmas all wrapped up for this year, we now look to the beginning of a new year. 2022 is right around the corner, and so is another year of keyboard clicks and gaming. To ring in the next 365 days and all the gaming goodness they're likely to bring, if you're a PC gamer, you may be looking for new ways to upgrade and enhance your powerhouse setup.
If it happens to be a new keyboard that's in your sights, look no further than this deal available on the Logitech G915 Lightspeed TKL wireless gaming keyboard available for £166 at Amazon, a £33 saving on its usual price.
Eurogamer's game of the year is…
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It has been 12 months, or as some might say a year, and there have been video games. In fact, looking at Eurogamer's top 10 of the year as well as your own top 50, it's clear there have been some mighty fine video games too, undermining the impression that 2021's been something of a lull for the industry.
Yes, there might not have been so many big ticket titles, and yes we're having to wait until next year for the likes of Breath of the Wild's sequel, Starfield, Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West, but we've not been short of crowd pleasing headliners.
US National Parks to waive entrance fees for 5 days in 2022
source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/us-national-parks-free-entry-days-2022/index.html
Wednesday 29 December 2021
Biden will speak by phone with Putin as Russia ramps up presence on Ukraine border
source https://www.npr.org/2021/12/29/1068842676/biden-will-speak-by-phone-with-putin-as-russia-ramps-up-presence-on-ukraine-bord
Return from Winter Break
source https://www.fcps.edu/blog/return-winter-break
Erie County recommends health measures for year-end gatherings
source https://eriecountypa.gov/erie-county-recommends-health-measures-for-year-end-gatherings/
Some US citizens can return to country with expired passports
source https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/us-state-department-expired-passports-2022/index.html
Snow wraps up this evening.
source https://www.wxow.com/weather/snow-wraps-up-this-evening/article_30bda03c-682a-11ec-88da-576a93d683d0.html
2021 in review: The most moving game of the year was about moving
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Hello! Over the next few days we're going to be going back over some of our favourite games and moments and themes and whatnot from this very strange year. We hope you enjoy looking back with us!
This Christmas I'm going back to the house where I grew up. It's been more than 15 years since I moved out, and so it is now very definitely my parents' house and not my own - but part of me will always think of it as home.
Tuesday 28 December 2021
Travel to the United States on Expired US Passports
source https://bb.usembassy.gov/travel-to-the-united-states-on-expired-u-s-passports/
Assistive Technology Occupational Therapy Fellowship Program
source https://www.va.gov/tampa-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/assistive-technology-occupational-therapy-fellowship-program/
50 New Illinois Laws Going Into Effect in 2022
source https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/50-new-illinois-laws-going-into-effect-in-2022/2716370/
Gunman kills 4, injures officer and two others in shooting spree
source https://kdvr.com/news/local/officer-involved-in-lakewood-shooting/
Snow tapers off for now as bone chilling air blankets Western Washington
source https://komonews.com/weather/snow-arrives-in-seattle-as-bitterly-cold-air-blankets-the-region
2021 in review: Samus returns, or how a double-A games provided some of the year's big showstoppers
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Hello! Over the next few days we're going to be going back over some of our favourite games and moments and themes and whatnot from this very strange year. We hope you enjoy looking back with us!
It has been, the story goes, a quiet sort of year for video games. After the fun and festivities of 2020, which against the backdrop of a pandemic somehow saw two new consoles being released, there's been a lethargy to 2021 - a Boxing Day fug as we're caught in the liminal buffer between the big launch year and 2022, where every big release has seemingly been delayed to.
This versatile QHD Dell monitor is down to £299
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It's sometimes difficult finding the right monitor, where you want to balance a high-resolution that's above the standard 1080p HD fare, but also capable of taking your gaming experience above and beyond with extra features. The 27" Dell S2721DGFA monitor means you no longer have to make a choice anymore, and it's down to just £299 at Amazon right now, a fifth off its usual RRP.
First off, let's state the obvious: it's a QHD 1440p IPS screen. That means you're getting the sweet-spot between standard full HD and 4K resolutions, with excellent viewing angles and clarity. Many mid-range and high-powered GPUs can take advantage of this resolution when it comes to gaming, as well as consoles, with many games optimised for QHD. Next up: it has a 165Hz refresh rate. This means the screen can keep up with games that are optimised for fast gameplay, such as online shooters and e-sports games. Not only is this perfect for many hardcore PC gamers, but even games like Call of Duty on the new Xbox Series or PS5 consoles support up to 120 frames a second. This translates to you not missing out on any details that are happening at high-speed, giving you an advantage over others.
A shooter killed 4 and injured more, including an officer, around Denver. The suspect is dead, police say
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/28/us/denver-shooting-officer-injured/index.html
A judge will reconsider a trucker's 110-year sentence following a public outcry
source https://www.npr.org/2021/12/27/1068383012/trucker-110-years-sentence-reconsidered-colorado
COVID-19 mobile testing sites expanded in Fort Worth
source https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2021/12/covid-testing-sites-expanded
2021 in review: Lady Dimitrescu: Icon of the year
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Hello! Over the next few days we're going to be going back over some of our favourite games and moments and themes and whatnot from this very strange year. We hope you enjoy looking back with us!
It started with a reveal that had the internet thirsting; it ended with voice actress Maggie Robertson winning best performance at The Game Awards. 2021 was the year of Lady Dimitrescu.
Monday 27 December 2021
Best PS5 deals December 2021
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The console has now been out for just over a year (and still frankly difficult to get hold of) but that hasn't stopped us from trying to gather all the best PS5 deals across games, accessories and more.
If you've been fortunate to get your hands on Sony's cutting-edge console then of course you'll want some games to play on it besides the excellent preinstalled Astro's Playroom. While we're still in the early years of cross-gen releases, there's nonetheless been a wide range of games available - whether via download or disc - including renowned exclusives, indie darlings and major blockbusters. We'll be updating this page regularly to keep you instantly in the know on where to find the best PS5 deals during the festive period. If you're looking for gift inspiration, you should also check out our gamer gift guide.
Best Xbox deals for December 2021
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The new consoles are now firmly here and present (despite stock not being quite as easy to find), and whether you've managed to grab a new Xbox already, are getting ready to grab one soon or you're simply building on your lovable library of Xbox One games, there's a lot to pick from. And though the new consoles aren't likely to be discounted soon, the fact that most of the games will carry over means you can grab a deal on bestsellers now, or stack up on the best subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Live Gold for the near future.
So whether you're looking for a new Xbox Series X or S, Xbox games, controllers, Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions or accessories, there are plenty of great deals to tuck into this month. If you're looking for gift inspiration, you should also check out our Christmas gift guide.
Los Angeles teen killed in dressing room during police shooting ID'd, body cam video to be released Monday
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/27/us/lapd-teen-killed-dressing-room-valentina-orellana-peralta/index.html
Man who said 'Let's Go Brandon' to Biden on Christmas Eve says he was only joking
source https://www.npr.org/2021/12/26/1068173175/man-who-said-lets-go-brandon-to-biden-on-christmas-eve-says-he-was-only-joking
2021 in review: Ruminating on 15 years of RuneScape
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Hello! We're still catching up with our memories and moments of 2021. Here's Lottie considering a long career in Runescape.
I like to joke about how, for me, RuneScape is less of a game and more of a lifestyle choice; though, after 15 years, I should probably admit to myself that this joke is bordering on the realm of fact.
Sitting down with departing Editor Oli Welsh in The Eurogamer Podcast
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Episode six of The New Eurogamer Podcast is now available to all. Remember, supporters of the website get these episodes first.
Today's episode of The New Eurogamer Podcast is bitter-sweet. Sweet in the sense it's about someone at the very heart of Eurogamer - someone who has worked here for a colossal 14 years, shaping the website and leading it - but bitter because they are now leaving. Sniff. They are, of course, Oli Welsh.
Winter storm brings travel impacts to start the week, additional snow arrives Tuesday
source https://www.wxow.com/weather/winter-storm-brings-travel-impacts-to-start-the-week-additional-snow-arrives-tuesday/article_b05fb432-66a5-11ec-80dc-9b18e8779a10.html
2021 in review: Together alone, with a pigeon
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Hello! Over the next few days we're going to be going back over some of our favourite games and moments and themes and whatnot from this very strange year. We hope you enjoy looking back with us!
For most of 2020 I was obsessed with a book, The Bells of Old Tokyo, by Anna Sherman. It's a book about an awful lot of things, and I won't do it the violence of trying to untangle any of that here. But one of the things it's about is a coffee shop in Tokyo run by a man named Daibo.
Sunday 26 December 2021
Heavy snow blankets the Puget Sound, with temps expected to drop into teens
source https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/heavy-snow-blankets-the-puget-sound-with-a-winter-storm-warning-this-morning/
Winter storm brings travel impacts to start the week, additional snow arrives Tuesday
source https://www.wqow.com/weather/winter-storm-brings-travel-impacts-to-start-the-week-additional-snow-arrives-tuesday/article_705cee10-6699-11ec-b303-db79543be8b9.html
Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment at 1:20 am CST
source https://www.wxow.com/news/state-news/latest-wisconsin-news-sports-business-and-entertainment-at-1-20-a-m-cst/article_f888b17c-4108-5969-b083-5eb84c0f3250.html
Winter weather on the way
source https://www.waow.com/weather/forecast/winter-weather-on-the-way/article_d1e01a2e-65ca-11ec-9a89-f3a33ce16caa.html
A 26-year-old pregnant Appleton woman killed in a Waupaca County crash Thursday morning identified
source https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2021/12/25/genesis-stanton-identified-appleton-woman-killed-weyauwega-crash/9016790002/
Winter Storm to bring several inches of snow to the Chippewa Valley
source https://www.wqow.com/weather/winter-storm-to-bring-several-inches-of-snow-to-the-chippewa-valley/article_bb966d32-65c9-11ec-9978-736b589ed5fd.html
Metro Detroit weather: Drying out with better Sunday on tap; tracking next system
source https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2021/12/25/metro-detroit-weather-drying-out-with-better-sunday-on-tap-tracking-next-system/
Saturday 25 December 2021
Christmas highs reach July levels in Texas and Oklahoma, while much of the West could see at least a foot of snow
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/25/weather/weather-forecast-christmas-weekend/index.html
Biden thanks service members in Christmas remarks
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/25/politics/joe-biden-service-members-christmas-remarks/index.html
Some New Yorkers who test positive may be able to go back to work faster.
source https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/24/nyregion/new-york-quarantine-policy-covid.html
Salvation Army's last day of the 2021 Red Kettle Campaign
source https://www.wxow.com/news/top-stories/salvation-armys-last-day-of-the-2021-red-kettle-campaign/article_9aac3dda-64f8-11ec-824d-433933aabced.html
New York eases quarantine rules for essential workers as omicron hits key industries
source https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/12/24/1067922891/quarantine-essential-workers-new-york
Officials in Waukesha to remove temporary parade memorial
source https://www.wkow.com/news/officials-in-waukesha-to-remove-temporary-parade-memorial/article_4e63520a-6508-11ec-b7c6-3ff85a1ff228.html
Some Christmas travelers face canceled flights as the omicron surge hits airlines
source https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/12/24/1067795977/some-christmas-travelers-face-cancelled-flights-as-the-omicron-surge-hits-airlin
Friday 24 December 2021
Why you should upgrade your mask as the Omicron variant spreads
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/24/health/cloth-mask-omicron-variant-wellness/index.html
Prosecutor Won't Charge Cuomo Over Trooper's Sexual Harassment Claim
source https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/23/nyregion/prosecutor-cuomo-trooper-sexual-harassment-claim.html
2021 in review: Getting lost in Death's Door's final secrets
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Hello! Over the next few days we're going to be going back over some of our favourite games and moments and themes and whatnot from this very strange year. We hope you enjoy looking back with us!
Spoiler warning - this piece goes into how Death's Door's end-game works. It's intentionally light on specifics, but it's highly recommended you experience the moments after the credits yourself first, of course - it's one of the best games of the year, after all, as our Death's Door review explains.
A big Eurogamer Christmas reading list to carry you through to the New Year
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Hello, Bertie here, sitting in my armchair next to the fire. Here we are at the end of the year. I hope it holds some good memories for you. I also hope you manage to find some time to yourself, as the year closes, to rest and restore yourself to your dazzling best.
We've had a busy year on Eurogamer. Never is this more apparent than when I'm staring an enormous pile of pieces in the face, hoping to make some kind of list out of them. I like these lists because people miss things in the rush of the year. I miss things. And this season provides a chance to look back and highlight some of the great work gone by.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, December 23,
source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/12/23/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-jen-psaki-december-23-2021/
Part two of the big Eurogamer Christmas reading list
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Welcome to part-two of my end of year reading list - part one was published yesterday. It's a list that highlights the writers we're really lucky to publish on Eurogamer, and without whom, the website would not be the same. I hope you saved some space after yesterday's feast, and remember, if there's a writer who really clicks with you, then return the favour and click on their name next to their author portrait, to go to their author page. There, you'll find many more pieces by them. I hope you enjoy the platter before you.
Sir Clive Sinclair sadly passed away this year, and he leaves a legacy in gaming that will never be forgotten. From calculators to some of the first mass market home computers (that could play games), Dan Whitehead tells Sir Clive Sinclair's remarkable life story.
Portland, Multnomah County declare state of emergency ahead of freezing temperatures
source https://www.opb.org/article/2021/12/23/portland-weather-shelters-multnomah-county-state-of-emergency-freezing-temperatures-snow/
Thursday 23 December 2021
Will Fox News Stop Its Dangerous COVID-19 Messaging Now? Yeah Right.
source https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/12/will-fox-news-stop-its-dangerous-covid-19-messaging-now-yeah-right
2021 in review: Before I Forget? I'll remember this masterpiece for a long time.
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Hello! We're continuing our look at some of the most memorable games and moments of 2021. Here's Henry.
I had to remind myself about this year's releases before choosing a moment that impacted me. Sinking countless hours into older JRPGs (looking at you Trails) didn't help matters, and even the most generous editor would struggle accepting that. As a reviewer, I've gone through numerous big releases and had some fantastic experiences. Seeing the Great Ace Attorney finally localised is up there, Metroid's 2D return was magnificent, and Mario Party continues infuriating my very core. Choosing a major gaming moment was tough, yet when I considered Before I Forget, there was no contest.
Wednesday 22 December 2021
California gets a cold, wet start to winter. Here's what to expect
source https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2021/12/22/california-weather-forecast-winter-cold-wet-storms-rain-ventura-county/8967898002/
Supreme Court to hold special session on vaccine requirements
source https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/22/supreme-court-special-session-vaccine-requirements-526030
Virginia Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Recognized by Governor Ralph Northam for COVID-19 Response Efforts
source https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/vdh-virginia-medical-reserve-corps-volunteers-recognized-by-governor-ralph-northam-for-covid-19-response-efforts/
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/12/22/press-briefing-by-white-house-covid-19-response-team-and-public-health-officials-75/
Step into the New Year at West Virginia State Parks and Forests
source https://wvstateparks.com/step-into-the-new-year-at-west-virginia-state-parks-and-forests/
Forecast is on the naughty list for both a chance for holiday travel impacts and forecast uncertainty
source https://www.wqow.com/weather/forecast-is-on-the-naughty-list-for-both-a-chance-for-holiday-travel-impacts-and/article_8e98ce6e-6377-11ec-bbda-235300978228.html
The worst wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Las Vegas: Remembering Christmas 2020
source https://www.8newsnow.com/news/health/coronavirus-health/the-worst-wave-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-las-vegas-remembering-christmas-2020/
Unreleased hand drawn cinematic for Bioware's Sonic RPG surfaces online
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A previously unreleased 2D intro cinematic for Sonic RPG Sonic Chronicles has surfaced online.
Released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, Sonic Chronicles: Dark Brotherhood was an RPG developed by Bioware with turn-based combat.
Illinois Coronavirus Updates: New Case Record, Chicago's New Vaccine Requirement
source https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-coronavirus-updates-new-case-record-chicago-mayor-to-make-big-announcement/2712614/
Twitch co-founder's new NFT platform hit with NFT scam through Discord hack
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Twitch co-founder Justin Kan last week launched a new platform to sell NFTs, but its Discord server was hacked and hit by an NFT-selling scam.
Fractal is Kan's new venture, essentially a marketplace for selling in-game items and cosmetics as NFTs on the blockchain.
Tuesday 21 December 2021
Remarks by President Biden on the Fight Against COVID-
source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/12/21/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-fight-against-covid-19/
Minister's statement on Canada's decision to challenge US softwood lumber duties
source https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021FLNRO0098-002435
State legislators gear up to pass a 'tidal wave' of voting restrictions ahead of crucial 2022 midterms
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/21/politics/gop-state-officials-prepare-new-wave-of-voting-restrictions/index.html
Democrats not yet ready to trim climate ambitions despite Manchin blow
source https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/21/democrats-climate-ambitions-manchin-525835
Arkansas lags on Politico's scorecard
source https://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2021/12/21/arkansas-lags-on-politicos-scorecard
Snowy Tuesday and unsettled late in the week
source https://www.waow.com/weather/forecast/snowy-tuesday-and-unsettled-late-in-the-week/article_f79625d8-61d3-11ec-ab0d-1719305cf86b.html
Monday 20 December 2021
Biden's relationship with Manchin hits a low point, even as they clear the air
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/21/politics/joe-manchin-joe-biden-relationship/index.html
All-SoCon Faculty and Staff Team Announced
source https://vmikeydets.com/news/2021/12/20/athletics-all-socon-faculty-and-staff-team-announced.aspx
'A recipe for absolute destruction': Democrats scramble to avoid electoral blowback after Manchin halts Biden agenda
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/20/politics/moderate-democrats-manchin-2022/index.html
Trump Sues New York AG in Bid to Stop Inquiry Into His Business
source https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/nyregion/trump-lawsuit-letitia-james.html
Booster Shots and Omicron: Is Moderna or Pfizer Performing Better? Here's the Data So Far
source https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/booster-shots-and-omicron-is-moderna-or-pfizer-performing-better-heres-the-data-so-far/2711734/
PC owners of the GTA Trilogy remaster can claim an extra game for free
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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition has received mixed reviews from the community and reviewers alike, thanks to a myriad of technical issues and contentious artistic choices.
In response, Rockstar promised to make amends by giving PC owners the classic PC versions at no additional cost when purchased through the Rockstar Games Launcher.
Corsair's premium HS75 XB wireless headset is just £103 on Amazon
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Gaming headsets have become near necessities for any gaming set up these days. Besides the need to communicate with your teammates about where enemies may be lurking during an online round of Call of Duty, so many games fine tune their audio for headset use, sometimes outright recommending it.
Corsair is a known and trusted brand in the gaming accessories space, and their headsets are always worth a look at. The HS75 XB is no different, as it's wirelessly tuned to work perfectly with Xbox consoles and PC, and it's down to just £103 over at Amazon right now. That's well over a third off the standard retail price of £170.
Kinzinger on McCarthy: 'I don't think history books are going to be kind to him'
source https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/19/kinzinger-mccarthy-mcconnell-trump-525531
Xbox Series X is in stock at Amazon UK at RRP
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The Xbox Series X is a powerful next-gen console with access to a massive amount of current and last-gen games via Game Pass, but finding one has proven difficult - even Microsoft couldn't find enough units to run a Halo tournament. Now though, the Xbox Series X is in stock - and seems to be staying in stock - at Amazon UK, where you pick up the console for its £449 RRP, no bundle required.
If you're interested, there are also some bundles available - and these may be a good backup choice if the console alone sells out. Right now we can see two game bundles in stock: one with the Series X and Back 4 Blood for £475, and the other with the Series X and Far Cry 6 for £488. Both are good recent games at a fair price, so they're not a bad option if the non-bundled Series X sells out by the time you read this. Next day delivery is available on the bundles and on the standard Xbox Series X, so if you're looking to get the console before Christmas you're in luck.
Battlefield 2042's first season reportedly won't be released until March 2022
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The first season of Battlefield 2042 won't be released until March next year at the earliest.
That's according to Battlefield dataminer temporyal, who reportedly found 12 weeks of pre-season weekly challenges in the game client.
PS Plus owners of Final Fantasy 7 Remake get free PS5 upgrade this week
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PlayStation Plus subscribers who previously redeemed a digital copy of Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be able to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version from Wednesday at no extra cost.
The enhanced version released in June and was a free upgrade for paid owners of the game, but not for players who scored their copy through PlayStation Plus.
WRC 10 review - a feast of off-road delights
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Editor's note: Hello! Over the next few days we're running a "Games That Got Away" series, where we finally get round to reviewing games that released at some point in 2021 but, for various reasons, we couldn't quite manage to cover at the time.
We've gone back to a few real gems, so for more catch-up reviews like this one head to the Games That Got Away hub, where all our pieces from the series will be rounded up in one convenient place. Enjoy!
Sunday 19 December 2021
How months of talks between Biden and Manchin over Build Back Better broke down
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/19/politics/joe-manchin-joe-biden-build-back-better-talks-break-down/index.html
As Omicron looms, here are 5 ways to ease anxiety
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/19/health/how-to-reduce-anxiety-omicron-wellness/index.html
Hades is the first video game to ever win the Hugo Award literary prize
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Hades is the very first video game to ever win a Hugo award, an annual literary award for the best science fiction or fantasy works of the year.
Though there's currently no best video game category, as per the World Science Fiction Convention, a one-off category was created for this year, and a permanent award is under consideration.
Kid A Mnesia: Exhibition review - a striking audiovisual tour
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Editor's note: Hello! Over the next few days we're running a "Games That Got Away" series, where we finally get round to reviewing games that released at some point in 2021 but, for various reasons, we couldn't quite manage to cover at the time.
We've gone back to a few real gems, so for more catch-up reviews like this one head to the Games That Got Away hub, where all our pieces from the series will be rounded up in one convenient place. Enjoy!
Biden's vaccine-or-test rule for 84 million workers is back after court lifts stay
source https://www.npr.org/2021/12/17/1065401498/bidens-osha-vaccine-mandate-test-million-workers
Saturday 18 December 2021
A quiet and chilly winter weekend
source https://www.wqow.com/weather/a-quiet-and-chilly-winter-weekend/article_16404798-6053-11ec-b4ec-276ef3b10d78.html
Strong cold front ushers in storms Saturday morning, chilly temps for weekend
source https://www.kxxv.com/weather/strong-cold-front-ushers-in-storms-saturday-morning-chilly-temps-for-weekend
On Mexico's southern border, the latest migration surge is Haitian
source https://www.npr.org/2021/12/18/1065135970/on-mexicos-southern-border-the-latest-migration-surge-is-haitian
Friday 17 December 2021
US Capitol rioter gets 5 years in jail after throwing fire extinguisher at police
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/17/politics/robert-scott-palmer-capitol/index.html
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One gets first "major bonus story" DLC Beyond a Joke
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If you've been enjoying your time sleuthing around the sunny, Mediterranean-inspired climes of Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, you might be interested to know that developer Frogwares has just released a brand-new case to crack in the form of its Beyond a Joke DLC.
Beyond a Joke, which is out now on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5, serves up a new quest - the first of "three major bonus story content additions", as Frogwares puts it - in which young Sherlock Holmes and his chiselled jawline go on the hunt for an "unstoppable" thief targeting the island of Cordona's ultra-rich "with brazen gusto and open mockery".
Chicago's highly vaccinated neighborhoods
source https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2021/12/17/chicagos-highly-vaccinated-neighborhoods
WVU's Academic Transformation to focus on student success initiatives in 2022
source https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2021/12/17/wvu-s-academic-transformation-to-focus-on-student-success-initiatives-in-2022
Ernie Hudson says new Ghostbusters game is "definitely happening"
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Actor Ernie Hudson, perhaps better known as Ghostbusters' Ray Winston, has claimed a new video game based on the legendary movie series is "definitely happening".
This isn't the first time we've heard word of a new Ghostbusters game, of course; back in October, Raphael Saadiq, the co-founder of Friday the 13th and Predator: Hunter Grounds developer Illfonic, let slip that the studio was currently working on the title. Unsurprisingly though, given that the game is still yet to be officially announced, Saadiq hasn't offered any update since, leaving movie fans uncertain of the project's status.
Pipeline owner kept 'in the dark' on possible anchor strike
source https://www.eenews.net/articles/pipeline-owner-kept-in-the-dark-on-possible-anchor-strike/
Thursday 16 December 2021
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Trucking Action Plan to Strengthen America's Trucking Workforce
source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/12/16/fact-sheet-the-biden-%E2%81%A0harris-administration-trucking-action-plan-to-strengthen-americas-trucking-workforce/
Ubisoft's long-delayed new Settlers game will be sharing "some news" in January
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If you've been eagerly awaiting news of the next instalment in the nearly three-decade-old Settlers series, your patience will soon be awarded: publisher Ubisoft has announced it'll be revealing more information on the long-delayed game in January next year.
Ubisoft first revealed it would be revisiting the Settlers' much-loved city-building and real-time strategy formula in a new series instalment back in 2018. At the time, it told fans to expect the title in autumn the following year but, as that window grew near, the publisher announced a delay, pushing the game's release into 2020.
Harris says she has 'never discussed' reelection with Biden
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/16/politics/kamala-harris-joe-biden-2024/index.html
Dead Cells' The Queen and the Sea expansion gets January release date and first trailer
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The Queen and the Sea, the third paid expansion for developer Motion Twin's majestic rogue-like action-platformer Dead Cells, will be coming to PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC on 6th January next year, and there's a first trailer to celebrate the news.
The Queen and the Sea, which follows previous paid expansions The Bad Seed and Fatal Falls, brings a touch of the nautical to Dead Cells' acclaimed action, introducing new enemies, bosses, weapons, and two brand-new biomes - Infested Shipwreck and the Lighthouse - that'll run parallel to the existing High Peak Castle and Throne Room late-game stages.
Beloit police shoot suspect during attack after traffic crash
source https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/beloit-police-shoot-suspect-during-attack-after-traffic-crash/article_3d6d9a98-5e5d-11ec-ba84-db6b36c69e16.html
Detention and Devotion developer announces Sekiro-inspired action-platformer Nine Sols
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Red Candle Games, the developer behind critically acclaimed horror outings Detention and Devotion, has - following a bit of an animated tease earlier this year - formally announced its latest title, an action-platformer loosely inspired by From Software's superb Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice that's currently going by the name of Nine Sols.
Details are extremely limited right now, but Red Candle describes Nine Sols (a working title at present) as a "lore rich hand-drawn 2D platformer with Sekiro-inspired deflection-focused combat". The developer has also shared a wonderfully evocative bit of promo art that - while a significant aesthetic departure from its previous games - does suggest, with its mangled limbs and pools of blood, that we're not exactly in family friendly territory here.
Final Fantasy 14 is so popular it's been pulled from sale
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Due to ongoing congestion issues, Final Fantasy 14 has been temporarily suspended from sale.
In addition, the free trial is now no longer available for new players. Existing trial players have also been deprioritised in the queue.
Wednesday 15 December 2021
Halo Infinite's latest hotfix tackles Quick Resume issues on Xbox Series X/S
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343 Industries has released a new Halo Infinite hotfix, aiming to tackle Quick Resume issues reported by Xbox Series X/S players.
Last week saw 343 Industries warning against using the Xbox Series X/S Quick Resume feature during Halo Infinite's campaign after players began reporting that earned cosmetics were failing to show up in multiplayer inventories - an issue the developer explained was caused by Quick Resume failing to get sessions back online.
Card horror Inscryption's free mini-expansion turns Act 1 into an endless rogue-like
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Inscryption, the acclaimed deck-building horror game from Pony Island and The Hex developer Daniel Mullins, is getting a free new mini-expansion that will turn its devilishly enjoyable opening act into an endless, rogue-like experience.
As with Mullins' previous creations, Inscryption - a dizzyingly strange blend of deck-building rogue-like, escape-room puzzler, and psychological horror - loves to surprise, which inevitably means some deviation away from its opening portion, a engaging combination of sharply designed card battling and Slay-the-Spire-style map progression.
New Zealand's unique cigarette ban may be a model for other countries
source https://www.npr.org/2021/12/15/1064212737/new-zealands-cigarette-ban-model
Biden's FDA pick on track for confirmation with GOP help
source https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/14/califf-fda-gop-524226
First lady and second gentleman to visit Wisconsin Wednesday
source https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/first-lady-and-second-gentleman-to-visit-wisconsin-wednesday/article_06857d5c-5d86-11ec-8d32-a38643b650e8.html
Here's everything that appeared during Nintendo's latest Indie World showcase
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If you're a fan of Switch and indie games (which I assume you are, unless you got lost browsing the site) but found yourself otherwise indisposed during Nintendo's latest Indie World showcase, you missed a typically packed event. This time around, we got a look at The Messenger developer's gorgeous retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars, a first glimpse of WayForward's beat-'em-up sequel River City Girls 2, tearjerking fox adventure in Endling: Extinction is Forever, a release date for the striking, skateboarding OlliOlli World, and plenty more. Those wanting a convenient catch-up will find everything shown below.
Sea of Stars
Cybersecurity incident prevents Maryland Health Department from publishing Covid-19 case data
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/14/politics/maryland-health-department-hack-covid-19-data/index.html
Tuesday 14 December 2021
Is Utah already overusing its share of water from the Colorado River?
source https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2021/12/14/is-utah-already-overusing/
Microsoft recalls time it rejected Rockstar's pitch to put GTA3 on the original Xbox
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As part of its fascinating Power On documentary series released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Xbox, Microsoft has discussed the time it rejected Rockstar's pitch to put Grand Theft Auto 3 on the original Xbox back in 2001 - a decision that would ultimately lead to the multi-million-selling phenomenon being snapped up by Sony as a timed exclusive.
The story, which follows similarly candid recollections from Microsoft in Power On - including the admission its closure of Fable developer Lionhead Studios was one of the company's "biggest missteps" - comes in the third episode. Here, various members of the original Xbox team discuss Microsoft's preparations for the console's launch, which saw the group going on a "barnstorming tour" across America, Europe, and Japan to build excitement and convince developers its machine could be a success.
Covid-19 vaccinations began a year ago. These numbers show how it's going
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/14/health/covid-vaccines-by-the-numbers-cec/index.html
Man who threatened to shoot Pelosi sentenced to more than two years in prison
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/14/politics/capitol-pelosi-threat/index.html
Climate change has destabilized the Earth's poles, putting the rest of the planet in peril
source https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/12/14/climate-change-arctic-antarctic-poles/
There's a free PlayStation Plus online multiplayer trial happening this weekend
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If you're curious about PlayStation Plus but haven't yet become a member - or have no intention of ever becoming a member, but have a sudden urge to play some online multiplayer games all the same - Sony is giving players two days to trial the subscription service this weekend.
PlayStation Plus, should you be unfamiliar, is required to play the vast majority of PlayStation 4 and PS5 multiplayer games online (although free-to-play titles such as Fortnite are excluded), and, as an extra incentive to subscribe, offers a monthly selection of games to add to your library for the duration of a membership at no extra cost.
Off Topic: An end-of-the-year miracle!
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I have an update for a story I published a while back LINK. It was a self-indulgent story, and it's a self-indulgent update. Apologies very much in advance.
Back in October I wrote a piece about a painting I really love - Capriccio: St Paul's and a Venetian Canal, by William Marlow. It's an obscure painting - it's held in the Tate's collection but it's rarely on display - and Marlow is an obscure painter. I have googled gently over the twenty years since I saw the painting and have seen a few of his pieces, most of them sort of fine but not particularly memorable.
Monday 13 December 2021
NSF grant supports Asian American and Pacific Islander students in geosciences
source https://www.psu.edu/news/earth-and-mineral-sciences/story/nsf-grant-supports-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-students
Delaware County Launches Emergency Rental Assistance Program's $30 Million Phase 2
source https://www.delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2021/emergencyrentalassistancephase2.html
Taliban seek ties with US and other ex-foes, Afghan foreign minister says
source https://www.npr.org/2021/12/13/1063591662/taliban-seek-ties-with-u-s-other-ex-foes
Very unusual December weather on the way
source https://www.waow.com/weather/forecast/very-unusual-december-weather-on-the-way/article_19b51142-5c57-11ec-87c8-3bd17ebb8bef.html
Biden administration taking steps to improve government processes like going through airport security, filing taxes
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/13/politics/government-processes-executive-order/index.html
WVU Student Named WVU's Fourth Marshall Scholar
source https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2021/12/13/wvu-student-named-wvu-s-fourth-marshall-scholar
Microsoft warns of security vulnerability in Minecraft Java
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Microsoft has urged all Minecraft Java owners to update their game now to avoid a nasty security vulnerability.
The issue allows for remote code execution on Minecraft servers by pasting messages into a chat box, and was flagged online by tech security analysts last Friday. Eurogamer contacted Microsoft at the time.
The Nintendo Switch OLED is down to £305
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If you've still got some last-minute Christmas shopping to do and you've got the Nintendo Switch OLED on your shopping list, Amazon has reduced its price to £305.07
This a modest saving of a fiver so its by no means a massive discount, but this is the cheapest we've seen the console selling for on its own during the festive period, and that includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Ex-BioWare boss Aaryn Flynn sings all about Nightingale
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More than three years after departing BioWare and later founding his own studio, Aaryn Flynn's next project has finally been announced. The former BioWare boss turned up on stage at last week's Game Awards to show off Nightingale, a "shared-world survival crafting game" - the first project from Inflexion Games.
But while that trailer gave us a good idea of Nightingale's alternate history fantasy setting, it gave less away on what the game will actually be like to play - and what might have changed since it was originally teased as an online multiplayer RPG.
Democrats to Ex-Trump Aide: You Can't Dodge a Subpoena Just Because Trump Told You To
source https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/12/democrats-navarro-subpeona-trump
Sunday 12 December 2021
Influential Texas abortion opponent sees Supreme Court decision as validation to keep fighting
source https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/12/texas-abortion-law-supreme-court-advocates/
FEMA Continues Response to Tornado-Damaged Areas
source https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20211212/fema-continues-response-tornado-damaged-areas
Readout of President Joe Biden's Briefing on Severe Weather
source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/12/11/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-briefing-on-severe-weather/
Atlus celebrates 25 years of Persona with this new $400 vinyl boxset
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Atlus has teamed up with iam8bit to create a $400/£300 25th anniversary of Persona vinyl boxset.
The boxset boasts eight and a half hours of "newly remastered" music from right across the series on coloured vinyl "themed to each Persona".
Campaign level select in Halo Infinite is "challenging" but 343 Industries is "working" on it
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The opportunity to replay campaign modes in Halo Infinite is "coming later", according to 343 Industries associate creative director, Paul Crocker.
Acknowledging players may be frustrated that there's currently no way they can go back to enjoy and replay story missions, Crocker explained that pivoting to "nonlinear" gameplay makes replaying the campaign "incredibly challenging", but level select is "being worked on".
This might be the most advanced F1 sim commercially available
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At some point later this afternoon in Abu Dhabi, history will be made. Whether Lewis Hamilton clinches his eighth title and pulls clear of the record seven crowns claimed by Michael Schumacher or Max Verstappen takes his first remains to be seen, but whatever the result we're about to witness the end of an era. With a new ruleset designed to bunch the pack up and slow them down - temporarily, at least - we're about to say farewell to the fastest racing cars to have ever graced the planet.
So it's somewhat timely we've just received what I'm certain is the most advanced F1 sim commercially available, thanks to the partnership between iRacing and the Mercedes AMG Team that saw the W12 E arrive to the service earlier this week. I can't pretend to have much by way of first-hand experience of this most muscular iteration of the hybrid era, but I've been lucky enough to be trackside a few times and this certainly brings the supernatural speed and performance of the fastest F1 cars ever to life more vividly than any other title.
Saturday 11 December 2021
Remarks by President Biden on the Severe Weather that Impacted Several US States
source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2021/12/11/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-severe-weather-that-impacted-several-u-s-states/
At least 70 feared dead in Kentucky alone, governor says, after tornadoes hit central and southern US
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/11/weather/severe-weather-tornadoes-saturday/index.html
What is a nocturnal tornado? Weather experts say it's twice as deadly
source https://www.kxan.com/weather/what-is-a-nocturnal-tornado-weather-experts-say-its-twice-as-deadly/
NLRB staffer charged with selling confidential docs to law firm consultant
source https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/nlrb-staffer-charged-with-selling-confidential-docs-law-firm-consultant-2021-12-10/
Friday 10 December 2021
What John Roberts' role in Texas' abortion case could signal for the future of Roe
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/11/politics/john-roberts-supreme-court-abortion-texas/index.html
Local hardware stores prepare for first major winter storm of season
source https://www.kwwl.com/weather/local-hardware-stores-prepare-for-first-major-winter-storm-of-season/article_2e1bd47e-59fd-11ec-b4db-ab81fcfed19f.html
Biden orders US to stop financing new carbon-intense projects abroad
source https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/biden-orders-us-stop-financing-carbon-intense-overseas-fuel-projects-2021-12-10/
"This is a dark day": For Texas abortion providers, US Supreme Court ruling feels apocalyptic
source https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/10/Texas-abortion-providers-scotus-sb8/
Intervention by President Charles Michel at the Summit for Democracy
source https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2021/12/10/intervention-by-president-charles-michel-at-the-summit-for-democracy/
Texas' long fight over abortion rights continues with Supreme Court ruling
source https://www.texastribune.org/2021/12/10/texas-abortion-rights-supreme-court-history/
Bob Dole celebrated by Biden and national leaders at Washington funeral
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/10/politics/bob-dole-funeral-washington/index.html
Sniper Elite 5 gets first trailer and is launching next year
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Following its blink-and-you'll-miss it debut during this year's Game Awards, developer Rebellion has officially revealed Sniper Elite 5, which will be making its way to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC some time next year.
As you'd expect, Sniper Elite 5 will deliver more of the series' "unparalleled tactical sniping", as Rebellion puts it, alongside an enhanced version of the iconic kill cam, said to be "more realistic and grisly than ever". All that comes with a shift in location, with Sniper Elite 5's WW2 yarn taking the series away from Italy circa 1943, as seen in the previous game, to the France of 1944.
From faux firs to bald pines: the most unforgettable Christmas trees which (somehow) still bring joy
source https://www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas/2021/12/10/faux-firs-bald-pines-unforgettable-christmas-trees-somehow-still/
Thursday 9 December 2021
Appeals court rules against Trump effort to block document release to Jan. 6 panel
source https://www.npr.org/2021/12/09/1062811908/appeals-court-rules-against-trump-effort-to-block-document-release-to-jan-6-pane
The Game Awards 2021 live report
The Geoffs are here! Join us live from 1am GMT for all the announcements, and maybe even some awards.
Best PS4 deals for games and accessories in December 2021
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Now that the PS5 has settled in as the new console generation, you might think it would be a good time to make a saving on a PS4 this Christmas. However, stock shortages during the pandemic and the fact that all but the PS4 slim models have been officially discontinued by Sony, means new PS4 consoles are actually just as hard to find. On the other hand, those who have a console already can still take advantage of some amazing deals on PS4 games and accessories we've found here.
Some of this month's highlights includePersona 5 Royal for £16.85, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Game of the Year Edition for £13.89 and a 12 month PlayStation Plus membership for for £41.85.
Gears of War's Marcus Fenix and Kait Diaz are heading to Fortnite
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Gears of War's Marcus Fenix and Kait Diaz are the latest characters to be uprooted from their usual homes and shoved into the metaversal nightmare that is Fortnite, with both arriving in the free-to-play battle royale game later today.
It's not entirely clear what the occasion is - although a quick Google tells me Gears of War is currently celebrating its 15 year, one month, and two day anniversary, so perhaps that's a thing - but Fenix and Diaz will both be available as paid skins in the Fortnite store from 7pm ET this evening, which equates to 12am, 10th December in the UK.
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