Columbus, OH

Koei Tecmo’s Rise of the Ronin may not have garnered universal praise among critics (check out our review here), but it has done financially well for the publisher. Nevertheless, if you ever wondered whether it’s worth taking the plunge, a free demo is now available to download from the PlayStation Store.

Rise of the Ronin Demo is Now Available on PS5

Before its launch on August 23rd for PC and PS5, Firewalk Studios’ Concord received some new details courtesy of its official Twitter. Though the developer didn’t comment on the PvE credits discovered during the beta, it did confirm “special single-player training modes” at launch. These will...

Concord Will Have Single-Player Training Modes at Launch, No Free-For-All

Concord may not have been able to attract too many players with its recent beta, but it seems like fellow upcoming hero shooter Marvel Rivals is having much better luck. NetEase Games’ free-to-play 6v6 shooter saw its closed beta kicking off on all platforms on Tuesday, and it seems to have got off to an impressive start. As per SteamDB, the game saw a peak of 52,671 concurrent players on Steam on the first day of its beta. That’s an impressive number, especially for a closed beta. If the game is enjoying similar numbers on consoles, we might be looking at a sizeable audience keenly waiting to jump in whenever it launches in full.

Marvel Rivals Closed Beta Peaks at Over 52,000 Players on Day 1

SNK had plenty to talk about at EVO, from showcasing a new fighter for the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves to unveiling new DLC for The King of Fighters 15 to shadow dropping SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos– though interestingly, there’s plenty more that the company is currently working on as well.

Samurai Shodown Action RPG, New Art of Fighting Game in Development at SNK

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Nicole Walker (Ari Zucker) has less than a week to leave Salem once her final Days of Our Lives scene airs. A promo for next week shows EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerrigel) asking Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) if Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) knows her stepdad killed her bio dad Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian).

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: EJ possibly blackmails Nicole into leaving Salem

Indiana State

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Franklin, IN

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Humble Games is the latest company to suffer widespread layoffs. Nicola Kwan, business development manager at the company’s publishing division, confirmed the news on LinkedIn, revealing that all 36 employees of the division had been laid off. In her post, Kwan stated that employees were told the company was...

Humble Games Lays off 36 Employees as Part of “Restructuring”

If you’ve been following the electric vehicle (EV) scene, you might have heard some concerning news about SK On, the South Korean battery manufacturer. They’ve hit a bit of a rough patch due to lower-than-expected sales of electric vehicles in key markets like Europe and the U.S. Let's dive into what’s going on and why it matters.

Battery Manufacturer Declares Urgency Due to Low EV Sales, Says Financial Times

Palm Springs, CA

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In a press release to the public, the City of Palm Springs collectively agreed in April to offer $4.3 million to residents with verified property losses related to Section 14 and request Staff to look at commencing several programmatic actions to address past inequities.

City of Palm Springs Proposes $4.3 Million Settlement to Section 14 Survivors; Survivors Counteroffer At $42 Million

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

This year marks the triumphant return of EA Sports College Football 25 after a decade-long hiatus and brings with it all of the familiar systems and mechanisms from other EA sports titles, including Ultimate Team. Assembling a team using Campus Heroes and Legends before pitting them against other teams is...

EA Sports College Football 25 – Ultimate Team Guide

While it was assumed that Arrowhead had a new Warbond coming to Helldivers 2, something much bigger is en route. Escalation of Freedom is out on August 6th, touted as the “first major update” for the co-op shooter and introducing a bevvy of new content. Check out the announcement trailer below.

Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom Launches August 6th, Adds New Enemies, Difficulty Tier and More

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

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Chicago, IL

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Sublette County, WY

Bondurant, WY

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Billionaire Joe Ricketts has ordered crews to immediately stop construction of his long-planned Sublette County luxury resort, and restore the area to its natural condition. A project that would have made a tourist destination out of the tiny, sleepy Hoback River basin community of Bondurant has been called off because of protective wildlife stipulations that abbreviated the construction season. Ricketts sought an exemption from the seasonal restrictions, which he claimed in a memo obtained by WyoFile would have increased the cost of building the high-end all-inclusive resort by $60 million to $100 million, but his request was denied .

Spooked by price tag, billionaire cans under-construction luxury resort in Bondurant area

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Some games, like Frontier’s Planet Zoo, invite you to care for animals and ensure their survival. Then there are titles like Clapperhead’s Zoochosis, a survival horror title from the perspective of the bodycam where the animals want to take care of you (and not in a good way). It’s out on September 23rd for PC – check out the latest trailer, courtesy of IGN.

Zoochosis Launches on September 23rd for PC

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Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, July 24th

Jacksonville, FL

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Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

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Guilty Gear Strive – Team of 3 Open Beta Announced for July 25th to 29th

Arc System Works has announced an open beta for Guilty Gear Strive’s Team of 3, starting on July 25th at 7 PM PDT and ending at...

Guilty Gear Strive – Team of 3 Open Beta Announced for July 25th to 29th

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