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My first memory of the Nintendo Switch is about as mundane as it gets. I don’t recall unboxing it, powering it on for the first time, or bringing it to a rooftop party. Instead, I see myself sitting in my ex’s living room on a random weekday. As they cooked, I sat quietly as I climbed atop of my first Divine Beast in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.  I don’t remember this because it was a triumphant achievement that showed off what kind of spectacle my new next-gen console could pull off; I remember it because I…

From its establishing shot of the Eiffel Tower bent in on itself, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wants you to know it is very French, if a little twisted. The turn-based RPG revels in the aesthetic of developer Sandfall Interactive’s home country, which often helps to distinguish the game from its many high-profile influences. As a tale of death and grief it’s hard not to make comparisons to genre titans such as Final Fantasy X and Lost Odyssey. And sure, the themes are similar, but did Tidus ever wear a beret? I don’t think so. Much of the overt French aesthetic…

The roguelike genre is feeling the Hades effect. The acclaimed action game has now been around long enough for its design ideas to seep into other titles, which isn’t surprising given how strongly the original game and its sequel, currently in Early Access, have been received. What is unexpected is that one of the biggest imitators I’ve seen yet would come in the form of a sequel to 2021’s Lost in Random, a game that is very much not a roguelike. But Lost in Random: The Eternal Die represents a significant change for the series in more ways than one.Although…

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on property sales is a looming threat for landlords, often eroding profits from years of rental income. With rates as high as 28% on residential property gains in the UK, many investors dread the post-sale tax bill. However, a subset of landlords has mastered legal strategies to reduce—or even eliminate—their CGT liability. While critics label these methods as aggressive, they operate within the bounds of tax law, exploiting reliefs, allowances, and structural loopholes. Here, we unravel the tactics that could shield landlords from CGT and why HMRC is quietly cracking down. 1. Primary Private Residence Relief…

The energy sector is a vital cog in the global economy, and with it comes an increasing threat of cyberattacks. From disrupting production to compromising sensitive financial data, cybersecurity vulnerabilities can have severe repercussions for both individual oil companies and global markets. Gaurav Srivastava, a prominent figure in the oil and petroleum industry, has been at the forefront of addressing these threats with his innovative approaches and strategic foresight. As someone deeply engaged with the petrodollar system’s role in global finance and monetary policy, Gaurav understands how interconnected global economic systems are to the security of the oil sector. “The vulnerabilities are not…

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One of the most intriguing figures of our time – Elon Musk Each image in this album is a piece of history, capturing the essence of Musk’s journey.  It’s an intimate expedition through various stages of his life   from a bright-eyed, curious child,  through his formative years,  to the trailblazer leading some of the most successful technological endeavors of this century.  Join us on this captivating odyssey, tracing the footsteps of a man who has dared to envision a better future for humanity.

To understand the new smart watches and other pro devices of recent focus we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. What the studies have in common is taking a circuit approach to resistance training, using heavy-but-manageable loads, alternately working multiple muscle groups, and rotating through the exercises with little or no rest in between. It can seem even more daunting when you want to incorporate strength training and the weights sections of your gym are crowded with muscle-y guys who are grunting and throwing dumbbells on the ground. Diana was also joined on…

To understand the new smart watches and other pro devices of recent focus we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. What the studies have in common is taking a circuit approach to resistance training, using heavy-but-manageable loads, alternately working multiple muscle groups, and rotating through the exercises with little or no rest in between. It can seem even more daunting when you want to incorporate strength training and the weights sections of your gym are crowded with muscle-y guys who are grunting and throwing dumbbells on the ground. Diana was also joined on…

To understand the new smart watches and other pro devices of recent focus we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. What the studies have in common is taking a circuit approach to resistance training, using heavy-but-manageable loads, alternately working multiple muscle groups, and rotating through the exercises with little or no rest in between. It can seem even more daunting when you want to incorporate strength training and the weights sections of your gym are crowded with muscle-y guys who are grunting and throwing dumbbells on the ground. Diana was also joined on…