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One tradition that many fans of the genre would mourn the passing of would be a powerful spell that can melt entire parties of enemies into little more than scorched earth. Final Fantasy 15 has a gorgeous game engine that is capable of such destruction, but little had been revealed about whether or not players could enact that kind of chaos in-game. Recently, however, Square Enix shared a presentation that highlighted the existence of the Death spell in Final Fantasy 15, and its existence is a revelation....

While every Call of Duty: Warzone drop includes parachuting down to a location, many players consider that the extent of its possibilities. The parachute is designed to allow safe gliding from large buildings, and players have the advantage of a never-ending supply of chutes. While it is useful on the drop, the parachute holds several secrets that players can easily take advantage of in Call of Duty: Warzone. RELATED: Call of Duty: Warzone NecroKing Bundle Pulled Due to Bugs...

Lately, however, Call of Duty fans have not seen eye to eye with Activision about some of the creative decisions taken with regards to in-game skins. Fans call for more grounded skins in Warzone The latest addition to the franchise, Call of Duty: Vanguard, just witnessed the addition of a bundle for one of the game’s characters, Soviet sniper Polina. However, the contents of the bundle does not seem to match what a Soviet soldier in WWII would have equipped....

On this day in 1884, the Parisian newspaper Les Journal des Débats (The Journal of Debates) published the first installment of one of Dumas’ most famous works: Le Comte de Monte Cristo, or The Count of Monte Cristo. The Count of Monte Cristo was published serially in The Journal of Debates through 1846, a format that is reflected in today’s Google Doodle, which depicts key scenes of the novel through a slide show....

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department was conducting an investigation into the incident until the department said one of its deputies was at the scene during Ellis’ detention, Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney Mary Robnett said in a statement Wednesday. Robnett’s office was due to begin its investigation into the incident as the sheriff’s department concluded its own. Discovery of the sheriff department’s conflict of interest three months after Ellis’ death drew quick criticism from the state attorney general and the governor, who announced a new probe would begin....

The Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 7-4, on Tuesday to complete a four-game sweep in the National League Championship Series. The crowd at Nationals Park erupted when Cardinals centerfielder Tommy Edman flied out to center off Nationals pitcher Daniel Hudson, setting off a celebration in Washington that was 86 years in the making. Nationals second baseman Howie Kendrick, who went 5-for-15 in the series, was named the NLCS MVP....

First, Leach made it clear that he wanted the College Football Playoff to expand to 64 teams. Yes, you read that right. He wants college football to have its own version of March Madness. MORE: Former WSU DB headed to Fresno State | SN’s Top 25 for 2015 “I don’t know why you don’t have 64 teams,” Leach told ESPN’s Heather Dinich. “The notion of pinpointing and selecting four perfectly, well that’s not going to happen....

Akram said, “I have always maintained that sports and politics should not be mixed. India-Pakistan matches have produced some of the best cricket in the world and it is very unfortunate that we have been denied this due to non-sporting reasons. I am sure that a lot of the Pakistan players would have added value to the teams if they were allowed to play. Also, there is massive interest in IPL in Pakistan which would have only been far more if the participation of players was allowed....

The 51-year-old will take over as GM from Geoff Allardice next month. Allardice had served in the position for eight years before his promotion to the post of ICC’s CEO. What did Wasim Khan have to say? On his appointment as General Manager, Khan said: Meanwhile, former GM Allardice also welcomed his successor. He stated: Wasim Khan’s background The British-born Wasim Khan belongs to a family of Pakistani origin. He served as the CEO of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Leicestershire County Cricket Club, and the Chance to Shine campaign....

Agelaia pallipes, a species of social paper wasp found across South America, is known to feed on the decaying flesh of dead animals. However, there are few recorded cases of these wasps preying on vertebrates. In a study published in the journal Ethology, researchers led by Sjoerd Frankhuizen, from Wageningen University & Research, the Netherlands, documented the encounter. The team was assessing the reproductive behaviors of the lined seedeater, a species of songbird, in south-east Brazil....

There are many ways to modify characters as they progress through Wasteland 3. Usually, this just means a few points into different stats, a perk to determine the direction of a build, or a quirk to define a character. But one perk in particular bears special mention: Cyborg Tech. This rare perk transforms a character into a Cyborg and allows them to equip Cyborg Mods. Here’s how to get the Cyborg Tech perk, and a little bit about the mods and what they do....

Not content with merely riding around in the city’s iconic cabs, the veteran defender got behind the wheel of one to film one of his distinctive ‘Monday motivation’ videos before posting it on social media. The former Manchester United and Juventus player, who was released by Marseille last year after becoming involved in a physical altercation with supporters, signed for the Hammers on a free transfer earlier this month....

While the Gunners ultimately emerged with a 2-1 victory over Burnley, their path to the three points made for plenty of anxiety in North London. Reduced to 10 men by Granit Xhaka’s second-half red card, the Gunners found themselves clinging to a late 1-0 lead thanks to a Shkodran Mustafi strike. But Francis Coquelin took down Ashley Barnes in the box, setting up Andre Gray’s stoppage-time penalty — along with intense sideline protests from Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger....

The foraminiferal species Jullienella foetida is an organism that can reach a size of several centimeters. One of its most significant characteristics is its “foul-smelling odor,” according to the Natural History Museum Vienna (NHM) in Austria. The institution cooperated with researchers from London’s Natural History Museum, Bonn University in Germany, and the Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute over an in-depth examination of the protists, which are organisms that are neither animal, plant, or fungus....

The 2015 MLS MVP had gone his first three games without finding the back of the net – a bit surprising given he scored 22 and 17 goals in his first two MLS seasons. His struggles did not appear to be ending any time soon, as he spurned an excellent chance early in the match against Atlanta United, sending an attempted volley well over the goal with keeper Alec Kann scrambling....

A 22-year-old Texan woman identified as Genesis Rodriguez is in custody after she randomly fired several rounds at homes in western Bexar County. She was arrested on Friday, August 26, 2022. According to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, even though the suspect fired in the air, some of the bullets went through the wall of a child’s bedroom. A few bullets also hit a stop sign. Fortunately, no injuries were reported....

(GIF via gifdsports) For what it's worth, ESPN lists Cameron Ridley at 270 lbs., and Joel Embiid at 250 -- but uh, after seeing this, that seems like a stretch.

A group of middle school football players in Olivet, Mich., conspired to devise a special play -- unbeknownst to their coaches -- that would allow their special needs teammate, Keith Orr, to score his very first touchdown. Their plan was to get a player as close to the goal line as they could, and have him fake an injury. The second part -- well, you'll just have to see for yourself....

Djokovic, a 21-time Slam winner, has booked his spot in the knockouts of the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Rublev. He is now two wins away from equaling Roger Federer’s record six titles at the tournament. The ATP Tour’s official Twitter handle uploaded a video of Djokovic celebrating his winning moment with his children, where he could be seen hugging them tightly in front of the Italian crowd....

In the midst of Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs killing a young woman in a fiery car crash last week, Damon Arnette is being sued for his involvement in a car crash back in 2020. In October 2020, Arnette was allegedly part of a hit-and-run car crash that injured a woman. The victim has been dealing with physical damage for the last year. The effects of the injuries include panic attacks, depression and severe neck pain....