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This update prepares players for the release of ‘From the Ashes,’ a new expansion launching on December 19th. Inspired by the upcoming Avatar movie, ‘Fire and Ash,’ which also debuts that day, the expansion picks up shortly after the game’s main story. Players will experience the story through So’lek, a skilled Na’vi warrior seeking revenge against the Ash clan for betraying their people and siding with the RDA.

A preview image for the upcoming update features the character Zoey dressed as a witch, with the Pal Depresso by her side.

It’s unclear why she’s using the name “The Dahlia” – it could be a playful reference to a character from Genshin Impact, or a hint that she’s a fan of Herta. Regardless, in a previous teaser, Duke Inferno praised Constance as his most skilled follower and tasked her with pursuing Black Swan in Penacony.

We’re planning some scheduled maintenance and updates on October 22nd (UTC). See below for more information.

Here’s an update on what happened after October 22nd. You’ll find the details below.

As a gamer, I’m seeing a huge shift in how I play thanks to cloud tech. Remember needing a super expensive console or a powerful PC to run the latest games? Now, all the heavy lifting happens on remote servers, and the game streams directly to my phone, tablet, or smart TV – it’s like watching a video! Seriously, I can play new releases on an old laptop at a coffee shop, as long as the Wi-Fi is decent. This is awesome for publishers because it gets their games in front of more people, and for us, it means we don’t need to spend a fortune just to jump in. No more massive downloads, waiting for patch days, or worrying about running out of storage space. Plus, sharing with friends is so much easier – we can join a game or watch each other with just a simple link. It’s crazy how quickly viewers can become players too, since loading happens instantly on their end. Of course, it’s not perfect yet. Those data centers use a lot of power, and lag can still ruin a crucial moment. Even a tiny delay can be the difference between winning and losing. But with 5G rolling out and smarter compression tech, things are definitely getting more stable. Hopefully, better servers and routing will help keep things smooth, even when everyone’s online at once.

With The Force Awakens, the Star Wars franchise was successfully revived after a decade-long hiatus since Revenge of the Sith in 2005. Many fans had lost hope that Episodes VII-XI would ever be made. The film’s release, promising to continue the story of the original trilogy’s characters, quickly became a major cultural moment. Historically, the first film in each Star Wars trilogy has been the most financially successful – A New Hope topped the charts for the original films, and The Phantom Menace did the same for the prequels.

So what happened? Lucasfilm was into it; Disney was not.

The Intellivision stood out from its competitors thanks to its impressive library of 45 built-in games, particularly in the areas of sports and strategy. Sports fans could enjoy titles like Baseball, Chip Shot Super Pro Golf, Soccer, Super Pro Skiing, Tennis, and Super Pro Football. Strategy gamers could dive into classics such as B-17 Bomber, Sea Battle, Space Battle, and Utopia. The system also featured popular arcade games like Astrosmash, Shark! Shark!, Star Strike, Thin Ice, and Boulder Dash. To enhance the experience, the collection includes two unique and visually appealing controller overlays for each game.

This movie follows two kids who unintentionally unleash demons from a hole in their backyard, which doesn’t sound particularly relaxing. However, it’s surprisingly cozy thanks to its lighthearted horror, humor, and focus on family. It’s perfect for a chilly evening, and a great way for kids (or the young at heart!) to experience a bit of horror with a healthy dose of ‘80s nostalgia.