Originally filed with the US Patent Office in October 2020, the documentation is now available to be viewed by the public and might give some developers under the Electronic Arts umbrella an early idea of how to integrate the new software. This will be especially useful for games that have dynamic ways of playing music, as the recent patent is looking to learn the kind of music that players are listening to....
EA executive vice president Patrick Soderlund hinted as much in an interview with Game Informer at gamescom. Soderlund said that he couldn’t make an official announcement just yet, but fans shouldn’t be too surprised to see the Mass Effect trilogy remastered at some point in the future. Soderlund said, “The honest answer is that we are absolutely actively looking at it. […] you can expect us most likely to follow our fellow partners in Activision and other companies that have done this successfully....
Pixar has its own humble beginning story, starting with an image computer created in the 1970s. It bounced around at the hands of many companies, such as Lucasfilm and Apple, and finally, it was sold to Disney in 2006. Through all the major changes, Pixar has been able to stay on top of its animation game and has successfully put out many of the beloved films that audiences have cherished to this day....
The 18-year-old shot 250.8 in the final to get the better of Italy’s Nicole Gabrielli (249.7) by 1.1 point. She had also topped the qualification with 628.0. Aleksandra Szutko of Poland won the bronze with 228.2. The other Indian shooter in the final, Shreya Agrawal finished fourth with 206.6. Also, the Indian junior men swept the three medals in the 25-metre sports pistol, with Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu winning the gold with 586, one point ahead of Vijayveer Sidhu....
Cleotha Abston had his bond set at $500,000 by a judge on Sunday after he was charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence in connection with the mother-of-two’s disappearance in Memphis, Tennessee. Fletcher, a 34-year-old teacher, was snatched at 4:30 a.m. on Friday morning as she jogged along the 3800 Block of Central Avenue. Police say a struggle ensued before her attacker managed to shove her into a GMC Terrain....
“With respect to the family, both law enforcement and our offices were in contact with the family throughout this long weekend,” Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said during a news conference on Tuesday. “They have been fully cooperative throughout the entire process, and in contrast to whatever baseless speculation you might’ve seen, we have no reason to think this was anything other than an isolated attack by a stranger....
Sony’s Charlie’s Angels, which was first released in the 1970s as a television series, followed three women who worked as spies under a boss named Charlie. Following the success of the television series, the story of Charlie’s Angels was then crafted into a film with the same name starring actresses like Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and future Shazam 2 star Lucy Liu. With the first film performing well, the angels teamed up once more for a sequel in 2003 titled Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle....
Daenerys Targaryen, a character ultimately made famous by Emilia Clarke’s portrayal, was a pivotal player in HBO’s Game of Thrones series. The character appeared in every season and was given one of the series’ most complex and fascinating story arcs. The series documented her upbringing as a slave, her journey to oversee the growth of dragons, and her eventual descent into genocidal behavior. Daenerys was one of the most popular and well-known figures in pop culture during the 2010s and served as a catalyst for Clarke to become a household name and be offered exciting roles for films like 2015’s Terminator Genisys and Solo: A Star Wars Story....
As the past week saw Warren almost neck and neck with frontrunner Joe Biden in the polls, Democratic strategist and communications expert Michael Gordon told Newsweek that Warren’s enthusiasm and campaign, combined with a problematic time for Biden, currently give her the edge. “In the Republican Primaries, Trump was ahead. He was in the same position Biden has been in. People didn’t think voters would support him but they did—and he had the kind of enthusiasm that Warren is seeing now,” Gordon said....
The 43-year-old Sadler made the announcement Wednesday on Twitter. “After much consideration and many conversations with my family, I’ve decided this will be my last season racing full-time in NASCAR. It’s time for me, as a dad, to help my kids pursue their dreams. Wyatt is 8 and Austyn is 6 and both of them are very active at school and in extracurricular activities. I want to be with them for all of their special moments,” Sadler said....
Musk made a post on Twitter, fittingly, with a short message reading, “I made an offer.” The post contained a link to a filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission that contained his offer to purchase 100% of Twitter. His offer was for a price of $54.20 per share, which would come to a total price of around $41 billion. Musk explains that this is his “best and final offer,” and explains that if it isn’t accepted he’ll reconsider his previous investments in Twitter....
The stall in the handover of the social media company is just the latest of what has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride for its users. News that Musk was trying to buy Twitter first broke early last month and the reactions to the deal were strong from both those who supported it and those who were against it. After there were some initial denials that Musk was even interested in such a purchase, he ended up confirming he was making a real move for the company....
Musk secured the $44 billion deal on Friday following a months-long brouhaha over the purchase—quickly dividing internet users and raising concerns about the future of the social media company. The purchase has long been shrouded in controversy, with Musk promising to prioritize free expression on the platform. Some have raised concerns that the purchase could enable those who spew hate speech online. The SpaceX founder relied on equity from other investors to carry out the deal....
The NFLPA Committee on Agent Regulation and Discipline imposed a six-month suspension of Marty Magid's certification as an NFLPA contract adviser and levied a $25,000 fine. MORE: Top fantasy pickups | Week 8 opening lines | Matchups The committee determined that the "negligence of Magid" contributed to the events that led to the Dumervil's release from Denver. Dumervil became a free agent after Magid was late in delivering the paperwork by fax accepting a reduction in salary....
Ember Moon reveals the extent of her Achilles injury Ember Moon was a guest on WWE Backstage last night. She briefly joined Booker T, Paige and Renee Young on the panel and gave fans some devastating news. Moon discussed why she’d been out of action recently and revealed that she was suffering from a ruptured and torn Achilles and would be out of action indefinitely. Here’s what Ember Moon said:...
Walk on Drift Ice Hokkaido, Japan Rugged and remote, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, is teeming with natural wonders beyond its powder snow that attracts skiers from all over the world. Shiretoko Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site on Hokkaido, offers an unusual adventure: walking on Siberian drift ice. This is the southernmost point of the Northern Hemisphere where drift ice can be found. Local fisherman/divers will guide you safely around the ice and invite you to take a dip in the icy water as you stay (relatively) warm in a drysuit....
The Switzerland midfielder was confirmed as skipper on Friday, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang his immediate deputy, and Hector Bellerin, Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil next in the hierarchy. Xhaka, who turned 27 on Friday, being handed the armband has been a cause of consternation among Arsenal fans, many of whom jeered him when he was brought off during last week’s comeback 3-2 win over Aston Villa. But head coach Emery, who put the decision to a vote among the squad before confirming his decision, backed Xhaka’s leadership skills and wants him to win the fans over....
The Argentina international was heavily criticized after PSG’s goalless draw versus Marseille last week, but showed improvement at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Di Maria set up Edinson Cavani for the second-half winner, while he also had a goal controversially disallowed for handball before the break. Emery feels the performance will have boosted his winger’s confidence in the week where he missed out on the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist. “Di Maria is important for the team and he made some good runs,” Emery told reporters....
The Netflix show follows a widow named Nina Locke who, after the murder of her husband Randall at the hands of one of his former students, relocates from Seattle to Massachusetts with her three children. The family then takes residence at Key House, the childhood home of Nina’s late husband, an enigmatic manor filled with locked doors and magical keys that are strangely related to Randall’s death. RELATED: The 24 Best Television Shows to Watch on Netflix Right Now...
The Uncut Gems actress, 32, took to TikTok on Monday, August 22, to share her opinion on child-rearing, which sparked a debate among her followers. “Hey guys, I’m just coming on here to remind you that childhood, the idea of childhood—the concept of childhood—was only invented in the 18th century,” she said in the one-minute clip. “Prior to that, children were just regarded as little adults.” “That’s why in a lot of old paintings, children don’t look the same way that we show them today,” Kanye West’s ex explained to her 246,000 followers....
