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"Wicked" has made its gravity-defying leap from stage to screen, and fans are flying to the theaters. The film, the first of a of the hit Broadway musical, is expected to have the third-biggest U.S. box office film debut of the year, coming in behind “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Inside Out 2," . Online, fans are praising standout performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the vibrancy and cinematography of Jon M. Chu's direction and the surprising emotional weight of the story, which is inspired by the "i am not the same person i was 3 hours ago," an update to an previous post sharing that they were now watching "Wicked." Many praised specific actors. One X user called Erivo's version of Elphaba "Also the PIPES!!!!" they added, referencing Erivo's powerhouse vocals. Another complimented Ariana Grande's comedic timing as Glinda and her range in "No One Mourns The Wicked," the opening track that sees Glinda publicly celebrate the death of the Wicked Witch of the West, who viewers later learn was her closest friend. Jonathan Bailey, who plays Fiyero in the film, received no shortage of praise for his effusive chemistry on screen and "exquisite management of his charisma," as "The funniest non-spoilery thing about #Wicked is that it’s not just the girls who are swooning for Fiyero. EVERYONE at Shiz is into him, and you never question it because it feels 100% realistic," another "Jonathan Bailey needs to open a school of chemistry because more men need what he has. genuinely why did he have chemistry with every single person in wicked. what is he doing. how is this possible. someone stop him (don’t)," Many on social media shouted out specific musical moments, including the climactic finale of "Defying Gravity" and the rousing and emotional "Dancing Through Life" scene at the Ozdust Ballroom. "this entire defying gravity sequence is gonna stick with me for the rest of my life. a lifechanging movie experience," "this killed me," , captioning a GIF of Glinda wiping away one of Elphaba's tears as they danced together at the Ozdust. Several fans pointed out certain details of the release that made them hesitant to see it, including splitting the "Wicked" musical into two parts and Part One's lengthy runtime — clocking in at more than two hours, 40 minutes. But after seeing the film, some viewers said those reservations were no longer an issue. "I was the biggest skeptic of splitting Wicked into two films but it was FULLY WORTH IT. Easily one of, if not the best movie musicals of the 21st century. I need part 2, and I need a full theme park land," "That was the shortest 2 hours and 40 minutes of my life. I was spellbound," One X user said seeing the film made them understand , which sparked in the weeks leading up to the film's release Nov. 22. "u cant even laugh about ariana and cynthia being dramatic anymore after u watch bc u can genuinely tell wicked IS that serious for them... the love they have for the project really radiated like wow," Over on TikTok, many viewers posted videos spliced together with their reactions before and after watching "Wicked." The overwhelming theme? Tears. Lots and lots of tears. "Here's us before the 'Wicked' movie," at the Los Angeles premiere Nov. 9. The next clip, which is noted "After:," shows Olsen sobbing. ("Same," who originated the role of Glinda in the Broadway musical, notably commented.) “Not a single dry eye in theater,” reads the text on one TikTok that was re with the message, “absolutely EVERYONE cries during wicked. no matter the age nor the gender.” Still, some say they're planning to go through the emotional experience all over again. "saw #wicked tonight and already have plans to see it 3 more times," , accompanied by a viral GIF of Grande crying in an interview. (Universal Pictures and TODAY.com share a parent company, Comcast.) Maddie Ellis is a weekend editor at TODAY Digital.Saudi Arabia Works on Empowering Women, NEOM, Red Sea Resorts, and Training Initiatives for Travel Industry
Thiruvananthapuram: French composer and pianist Beatrice Thiriet stressed the importance of music in different aspects of movies and urged directors and producers to include music in the planning stage itself. Delivering the Aravindan Memorial Lecture at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) 2024 in the city on Monday, Thiriet said that music gives a view of the story, something the story cannot say. She emphasized the importance of having a discussion on what is important in music, what music can do to help understand movies, something a story cannot say, like a perspective in a perspective. Stating the importance of understanding what a director wants from a composer, Thiriet said, "I used to say I have become a musical twin to Pascal Ferran." Thiriet has a long association with the French director. Though the director decides the importance of music in a movie, it's crucial to discuss music at the planning stage because the composer needs time, she said. "Today there are new ways for original scores due to technology, because of which we have time to decide together with the director, music director, sound engineer, and all. But still, it's difficult to decide when to give time to discuss music. It's good to have time to compose music," she said. "It will take one to two weeks to just think about it. Quality is important because the music is going to be in the movie forever," she added. On her approach to a project, Thiriet said, "I will have a silent time in my room with a piano. I will dream. Then read the script, read poetry and then I will let the music come." Cultural and language differences do not pose much of a challenge to making music, she noted. "I watched Aravindan's movie ‘Pokkuveyil', which is based on a raga. That's a different idea. It was a layer," said Thiriet, who has composed music for the Irfan Khan-starrer ‘The Song of Scorpions' by Indian-origin director Anup Singh. She has worked with numerous directors, showcasing eclecticism across genres—symphonic, electronic, jazz and traditional music.ROME (AP) — Romelu Lukaku scored against his former club and Napoli beat struggling Roma 1-0 on Sunday to reclaim the Serie A lead and spoil Claudio Ranieri’s debut with the Giallorossi. Napoli moved one point ahead of Atalanta, Inter Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio. Fiorentina won 2-0 at Como for its seventh consecutive victory and Lazio beat 10-man Bologna 3-0. Lukaku redirected in a cross from Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo early in the second half at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Roma had a chance to equalize but Artem Dovbyk’s header banged off the crossbar. Lukaku played for Roma last season but was one of the main transfer targets when Antonio Conte was hired at Napoli for this season. Ranieri was hired 10 days ago as Roma's third coach of the season, replacing the fired Ivan Juric, who had in turn replaced Daniele De Rossi. Still, Roma remained in 12th place, four points above the relegation zone. Yacine Adli put Fiorentina ahead with a long-range strike early on. Then Moise Kean redirected in a cross midway through the second half for his ninth goal of the season. Fiorentina last won seven straight in a single Serie A campaign in 1960, when it won eight in a row. Bologna was reduced to 10 men when Tommaso Pobega picked up two yellows during the first half. But it took a while until Lazio took control with second-half goals from Samuel Gigot, Mattia Zaccagni and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Patrick Vieira’s debut as Genoa coach was a 2-2 draw with Cagliari. Both of Cagliari’s goals came on penalties, including Roberto Piccoli’s equalizer in the 88th. Vieira was hired on Wednesday to replace the fired Alberto Gilardino. Mario Balotelli came on late for Genoa and didn't make an impact. Torino and Monza drew 1-1. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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As the Colorado football team awaits its bowl destination, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders are piling up awards. On Thursday, Hunter was named the Big 12 defensive player of the year, while Sanders was named the Big 12 offensive player of the year, giving the 23rd-ranked Buffaloes (9-3, 7-2 Big 12; No. 20 AP) a sweep of the top two honors in the conference. The Big 12 honors were voted on by league coaches, who were not allowed to vote for their own players. This is the third time in CU history that the Buffs have had the conference offensive and defensive players of the year in the same season. In 1989, Darian Hagan (offense) and Alfred Williams (defense) were honored by the Big Eight; and in 1990, Eric Bieniemy (offense) and Williams (defense) were honored by the Big Eight. Sanders (quarterback), Hunter (cornerback and receiver) and BJ Green II (defensive line) all received first-team all-conference honors for the Buffs. Green was named the Big 12’s defensive newcomer of the year. Hunter, widely considered the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy, was the preseason choice for Big 12 defensive player of the year and he certainly didn’t disappoint. He led the Big 12 in passes defended with 15 (four interceptions, 11 passes broken up), despite rarely being targeted in coverage. He also has 31 tackles and had a game-sealing forced fumble in an overtime victory against Baylor. Hunter is just the seventh conference defensive player of the year from CU and only the second in the last 32 years (Jordan Dizon, Big 12 in 2007). The only full-time two-way player in college football, Hunter also received honorable mention for offensive player of the year honors. He leads the Big 12 in receptions (92) and receiving touchdowns (14) and is second in receiving yards (1,152). Sanders is the first CU quarterback to be named first-team all-conference since Koy Detmer in 1996. A senior, Sanders leads the Big 12 in completion percentage (74.2%), passing yards (3,926), touchdown passes (35) and quarterback rating (168.79). He’s also the only quarterback in the country who ranks top five nationally in those four categories. Sanders is the seventh conference offensive player of the year from CU and the second in the last five seasons, joining running back Jarek Broussard (Pac-12, 2020). A transfer from Arizona State, Green led the Buffs and is tied for second in the Big 12 with 7.5 sacks. He’s also third in the conference with a team-high 12 tackles for loss. He also has 30 tackles, a team-high 12 QB hurries and two forced fumbles, as well as a blocked kick. Green is the first Buff to receive conference newcomer of the year honors since Dizon in 2004 in the Big 12. Linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green earned second-team honors, after posting 82 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and two interceptions. Eight other Buffs received honorable mention at the their positions: defensive backs Preston Hodge, DJ McKinney and Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig; defensive lineman Chidozie Nwankwo; offensive lineman Jordan Seaton; receiver LaJohntay Wester; kicker Alejandro Mata; and punter Mark Vassett. In addition, defensive end Taje McCoy received honorable mention for defensive freshman of the year; Nwankwo honorable mention for defensive lineman of the year; Seaton honorable mention for offensive freshman of the year; and Wester received honorable mention for offensive newcomer of the year. While CU took home the top player honors, Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham was named the Big 12 coach of the year. The 15th-ranked Sun Devils (10-2, 7-2) were projected to finish last in the conference, but will play Iowa State in the Big 12 title game on Saturday. BYU kicker Will Ferrin and Iowa State returner Jaylin Noel were named the co-special teams players of the year. ASU receiver Jordyn Tyson, a transfer from CU, was named the offensive newcomer of the year, and Sun Devils QB Sam Leavitt was the offensive freshman of the year. West Virginia’s Josiah Trotter is the defensive freshman of the year and his teammate, Wyatt Milum, is the offensive lineman of the year. Kansas State’s Brendan Mott was named the defensive lineman of the year. Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks and Kansas QB Jalon Daniels were named the scholar-athletes of the year. On Thursday, Sanders was named as one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, which honors the top quarterback in the country. It is the only one of the three main quarterback awards to take bowl games into consideration, and the winner will be announced in January. ... According to 247Sports, CU defensive lineman Rayyan Buell is entering the transfer portal. A transfer from Ohio this year, Buell was limited to four games this year because of injury and finished with three tackles and a QB hurry.Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC grew its holdings in SIGA Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SIGA – Free Report ) by 1.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 325,136 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,772 shares during the quarter. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC owned about 0.46% of SIGA Technologies worth $2,195,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in SIGA Technologies by 1.9% in the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 2,283,612 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,548,000 after purchasing an additional 41,515 shares during the last quarter. AltraVue Capital LLC raised its position in shares of SIGA Technologies by 6.6% during the second quarter. AltraVue Capital LLC now owns 2,177,646 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,528,000 after acquiring an additional 134,450 shares during the last quarter. Tidal Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of SIGA Technologies during the first quarter valued at $157,000. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in SIGA Technologies in the third quarter valued at about $1,098,000. Finally, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its position in SIGA Technologies by 172.1% in the third quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 211,236 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,426,000 after purchasing an additional 133,597 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 55.40% of the company’s stock. SIGA Technologies Trading Up 3.3 % Shares of NASDAQ:SIGA opened at $6.48 on Friday. SIGA Technologies, Inc. has a 1-year low of $4.26 and a 1-year high of $12.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $462.70 million, a P/E ratio of 5.40 and a beta of 0.89. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $7.03 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $7.86. SIGA Technologies Company Profile ( Free Report ) SIGA Technologies, Inc, a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company, focuses on the health security related markets in the United States. Its lead product is TPOXX, an oral formulation antiviral drug for the treatment of human smallpox disease caused by variola virus. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for SIGA Technologies Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for SIGA Technologies and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Nagpur: A rare collection of Lokrajya, the state govt's magazine issues from 1964 onward, is now on display in the Vidhan Bhavan premises, offering a treasure trove of Maharashtra's rich cultural, historical, and social legacy. The exhibition, inaugurated by principal secretary Brijesh Singh on the first day of winter assembly session, features 150 rare issues that highlight the state's developments, major personalities, and key events. From issues celebrating the birth centenaries of icons like Sant Dnyaneshwar and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar to special editions on Maharashtra's culture, geography, and welfare schemes, this exhibition paints a vivid picture of the state's progress over the decades. It also includes commemorative issues on significant events like Independence Day and articles focusing on Marathwada's growth. During the inauguration, Singh emphasised the need to digitise these valuable issues to preserve them for future generations and make them accessible to a wider audience. He praised the exhibition's layout and suggested using modern technology to ensure the rich information reaches more readers. The exhibition also drew the attention of many visitors, including ministers, MLAs, and senior officials. Among them were minister Ashish Jaiswal, MLA Abu Azmi, and others who expressed appreciation for this initiative. The exhibition's selfie stand became a popular attraction, allowing visitors to capture memorable moments as they explored the collection. This rare Lokrajya exhibition will be open daily from 9am during the legislative session, offering a unique opportunity to explore Maharashtra's history and legacy through these valuable publications. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .WASHINGTON — Veterans in northern Nevada will have an “elevated” healthcare experience, according to U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen. Rosen and fellow Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto introduced legislation to authorize the construction of a new veterans hospital in Reno through the Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act that was passed in the Senate and was signed by President Joe Biden on Nov. 27. Sen. Jacky Rosen The Reno VA Medical Center serves veterans from Sacramento to Salt Lake City. The new state-of-the-art facility is expected to serve 200,000 veterans, Rosen said. “We have veterans that come from all over.” Rosen said the hospital will be constructed on 40 to 50 acres, and a site is being considered near the University of Nevada, Reno, which could benefit both students and veterans. Rosen told the Elko Daily Free Press about the benefits of the new Reno VA hospital and ongoing efforts to support veterans following their discharge from active service. Speaking about the hospital, Rosen said it would “elevate healthcare overall,” noting programs and training in social work, physical therapy and nursing based out of UNR and Truckee Meadows Community Colleges could benefit from the new VA hospital in the area. Delivering “state-of-the-art healthcare” to servicemen and women is a priority, Rosen said. “Our veterans signed on the dotted line to take an oath to the Constitution to protect and defend us regardless of what happens to them,” she explained. “It’s our sacred responsibility to make sure that we take care of them when they come home.” The current Reno VA hospital required an upgrade that would “cost so much,” but the new bill would provide the funding to construct a new facility, Rosen said. The time frame for its opening is “over the next few years,” she said. Rosen explained the larger hospital with additional staff and new technology would become more “efficient” for veterans, along with increasing jobs and boosting the economy in Reno. “Take radiology, for example,” she said. “X-rays that used to take a half-hour [to process] maybe now take 10 minutes. You get more patients through. If you’re a bigger hospital, higher technology and a bigger workforce, you can take care of more people. “I hope it will give us more access to care in every single way and reduce those wait times,” Rosen added. Rosen said she is a member of a six-person delegation that meets regularly to discuss issues pertaining to Nevada veterans, including Cortez Masto and U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, a Nevada Republican. As a member of the Services Committee, Rosen said discussions have been aimed at helping veterans transition from service to civilian life. It is “important that we follow veterans so that they can continue to get their VA benefits when they need them, even if they are years later.” Tracking veterans years after their discharge is imperative to help with education, jobs, housing and medical services, she added. “Whatever it is, we’re constantly working on trying to improve the transition process from active-duty military to veteran,” Rosen explained. “What skills do you have as active-duty military [serviceman or servicewoman] to veteran that resonates and transfers into the workforce in the civilian sector?” Rosen’s support for veterans has been ongoing as senator. She recently led colleagues in a bipartisan letter urging the Biden Administration to identify and amend military records of hundreds of women veterans who deployed alongside Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq to ensure they accurately reflect their combat service. Rosen also secured authorization for Nevada’s first-ever Veteran Business Outreach Center. Last year, she helped pass the bipartisan PACT Act to extend VA benefits and health care to all veterans suffering from illnesses as a result of exposure to burn pits and other toxins during their service overseas. In the letter, Rosen and her colleagues point out the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which she helped pass, authorized $60 million for NARA, the National Archives and Records Administration, to address the records backlog by digitizing service records to improve response times for requests from veterans for their military service records. Due to staffing shortages during the pandemic, NARA staff struggled to respond to veterans’ requests for documents and the backlog climbed to 600,000. Rosen was part of a bipartisan delegation that sought answers from NARA about a backlog of requests for veterans’ service records from those seeking government benefits, medical treatment, unemployment assistance and emergency housing. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Nyle Ralph-Beyer's 20 points helped Sacred Heart defeat Division III-member Manhattanville 100-60 on Sunday. Ralph-Beyer also had five rebounds for the Pioneers (5-8, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Anquan Hill scored 18 points and added seven rebounds. Griffin Barrouk had 16 points and went 5 of 8 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range). Andrew Saint-Louis led the Valiants in scoring, finishing with 26 points. John Ranaghan added 10 points for Manhattanville. Don Mays Jr. also had eight points. Sacred Heart hosts Canisius in its next matchup on Sunday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Identify areas for capital creation, says CheemaTablet Based E-Detailing Market is set for a Potential Growth Worldwide: Excellent Technology Trends with Business Analysis
CHICAGO — The Vikings had won four straight games at Soldier Field before Sunday. Some of their wins had even come in relatively normal fashion. In other words, they’d tempted fate for too long. They’d led by 14 points in the second half against the Bears, and then by 11 points with two minutes left. Two major special teams gaffes aided a Bears rally to send the game to overtime. But the Vikings forced a punt, and they rebounded from a first-down sack that put them at second-and-17 from their own 14. Parker Romo hit a 29-yard field goal to win it 30-27 in overtime and improve the Vikings’ record to 9-2. It was the fifth straight win in a building that had previously been a house of horrors for them for most of the 21st century. Sunday’s game had moments of calamity for the Vikings — especially when they lost Ivan Pace Jr. to a hamstring injury, left tackle Cam Robinson to a foot injury and saw Sam Darnold hobble off the field for two plays with a foot injury — but they built a 14-point lead, and survived the Bears’ late comeback. Darnold threw for 90 yards on the Vikings’ field-goal drive to end the game. He finished with 330 yards, the second-most in Vikings history by a quarterback at Soldier Field.LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Minorities Ramesh Singh Arora on Sunday highlighted the provincial government’s commitment to ensuring the constitutional protection of minorities on Sunday, emphasising efforts to create an inclusive society with equal opportunities and rights for all citizens, regardless of their religion or ethnicity. In this regard, Arora announced the upcoming launch of Minority Cards aimed at uplifting religious minorities during a seminar on “Minorities’ Rights & Constitutional Protection” held at the Renewal Centre Auditorium in Youhanabad. The event gathered a diverse group of participants including Parliamentary Secretary of HR&MA Sonia Asher, former Minister Ejaz Alam Augustine, government officials, religious leaders, and representatives from various minority communities. The seminar provided a crucial platform for discussing the protection of minority rights under the Constitution of Pakistan and raising awareness about the importance of safeguarding these rights in today’s social and political landscape. In his keynote address, Arora shared that the Minority Affairs Department is preparing a five-year strategic plan, marking the first-ever provincial department to develop such a comprehensive roadmap. Peter Jacob, Executive Director of Search for Justice, delivered the welcome speech at the seminar, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and cooperation between the government, civil society, and religious communities. He highlighted that such forums are essential for advancing the cause of minority rights and fostering understanding among diverse groups. Parliamentary Secretary Sonia Asher also spoke about the collaborative efforts between the government and religious communities to address the challenges faced by minorities, expressing the government’s ongoing determination to ensure their protection and empowerment. Former Minister Ejaz Alam Augustine recognized the positive steps being taken through the seminar to address issues facing religious minorities. He noted that the discussions and constructive conversations would help strengthen the legal and institutional frameworks for protecting minority rights. He also reiterated the importance of interfaith dialogue, mutual respect for diversity, and the collective responsibility to ensure that Pakistan remains a nation where the rights of all its citizens are respected and upheld. The seminar concluded with insightful presentations from various religious minority representatives, who shared their perspectives on the challenges their communities face, as well as potential solutions for ensuring greater protection and inclusion. A memorial shield was presented to Minister Ramesh Singh Arora and other distinguished guests in recognition of their valuable contributions towards the protection and advancement of minority rights. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday asked the Court of Appeal to set-aside the judgment that stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly allocations to the state. In the appeal filed through his counsel, Yusuf Ali (SAN), the governor urged the three-member panel of the appellate court led by Justice Hamma Barka to vacate the Federal High Court order which he said was issued in bad faith. He urged the appellate court to allow his appeal marked CA/ABJ/CV/1303/2024, and nullify the adverse order. Fubara’s plea came on a day the appeal court consolidated five other appeals that arose from the judgment of the lower court. The appeals were marked as: CA/ABJ/CV/1277/24, CA/ABJ/CV/1196/24, CA/ABJ/CV/1287/24, CA/ABJ/CV/1293/24 and CA/ABJ/CV/1360/2024. READ ALSO: Rivers’ political crisis paves the way for a new era of growth – Fubara Aside Fubara, other appellants in the matter are the Rivers State Government, the Accountant-General of Rivers State and Zenith Bank Plc. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on October 30 restrained the CBN from further allowing the Rivers government to draw funds from the consolidated revenue account. The restraining order followed a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/984/24 filed by Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Listed as defendants in the matter are the CBN, Zenith Bank Plc, Access Bank Plc and the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF). Others are Fubara, the Accountant-General of Rivers, Rivers Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Chief Judge of Rivers, Hon. Justice S.C. Amadi, Chairman of RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd) and the Rivers government . Opinions Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake. If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause. Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development. Donate Now
Broncos’ boom-or-bust offense leaves playoff hopes in jeopardy: “It doesn’t feel very good”Ever wonder what the world of Zootopia would be like if it was a 1950s noir world? Me neither, but it turns out it looks awesome, folks. Wild Tactics is a story-driven strategy game about a team of anti-organized-crime animals fighting to return peace to their city's utopian project: Let all animals live in peace. It sounds bizarre and it kind of is, but the gameplay reveal at the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted has a lot of the unique energy you want to see from this kind of game. Focusing on the core of XCOM-like isometric tactics prioritizing cover and positioning, Wild Tactics sends your team of unique animal weirdos against 15 story-driven missions to take down a criminal element that has grown all too powerful. The trailer shows off in-game footage of the cover-based combat, as characters hop between map areas while deploying special powers to outwit enemies. A bruiser ram stops mid-run to bash some heads with a baseball bat. A fennec foxvanishes in a puff of smoke to sneak past foes and flank them. Meanwhile, a wolf cop—maybe soldier—lets loose a howl that lets her allies know the plan. Those story-driven missions are backed up by the social system that underlies your Wild Squad's crew: "All the characters have different relationships with each other, giving them various buffs and debuffs. Hate, love, or friendship, each influences the battles differently. These relationships can be upgraded or downgraded, based on the character’s performance in combat and on the time they spend together," say the developers. Wild Tactics is made by The Wild Gentlemen, a studio that previously made the Chicken Police series of weirdo absurdist visual novels, the most recent of which released just last month. They hope to get Wild Tactics out the door and into your hands in the first quarter of 2025. You can find Wild Tactics on Steam . The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
