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Astro Bot, released on PlayStation 5 on Sept. 6, is a wonderful platform game. It also serves as the kickoff for Sony’s celebration of 30 years of PlayStation (the original console debuted in Japan in December 1994). The game is saturated with PlayStation Easter eggs and fan service. In...

The 15 deepest cuts in Astro Bot, and where they came from

Early in the development of Super Mario 64 — the game that catapulted Mario into 3D, and thus wrote the rulebook for character movement in 3D video game worlds — Shigeru Miyamoto and his team at Nintendo focused hard on how the character felt to play. Before they started on level design, they had Mario running around an empty grid, and they iterated and refined the controls and the moveset tirelessly until Mario was inherently fun to control, even in a void. Only then did they start to consider what he would actually do: what challenges he would face, what worlds he would inhabit, and what kind of adventure he would go on.

Astro Bot finally gives PlayStation a Nintendo-tier platformer after 30 years

The Gorilla Nebula is the first world of Astro Bot. Comprising five main levels and four locked stages, the Gorilla Nebula is home to 42 bots for y0u to find in total. In Astro Bot, you’ll need to collect bots to create new pathways in the Crash Site hub area, and to pass certain story checkpoints. When you see a bot in the wild, you simply need to melee attack it to collect it. But some bots are tricky to reach — or even trickier to find in the first place.

Where to find all Gorilla Nebula bots in Astro Bot

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

It's been two years since actress Kirstie Alley died from colon cancer in 2022 at just 71. She blazed her way to fame with her big break as Vulcan Starfleet Lt. Saavak in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn (1982) and sealed her stardom with her Emmy-winning performance as Rebecca Howe in the last six seasons of Cheers (NBC, 1982-1993). This is her story.

In Memory of 'Cheers'/'Star Trek' Actress Kirstie Alley: 2 Years After Her Tragic Death From Cancer

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Duskmourn, the latest expansion for Magic: The Gathering, is channeling every imaginable flavor of the impending spooky season. This new horror-themed set arrives on Sept. 27, and draws inspiration from cosmic, supernatural nightmares with an eccentric art style to match. As with previous sets for Magic: The Gathering, Duskmourn will launch with numerous products, including bundles, Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Commander Decks, and more. If you’d like to experience this new set, we’ve outlined the various formats below and where you can reserve some of these creepy cards.

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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You know the saying. "All good things must come to an end." And, after a dozen years in business in Port Royal, Fat Patties restaurant has made the announcement that it will be closing up shop with a last day of service on August 24th.

After 12 years, popular local burger joint closing its doors in August

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Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to reign as one of greatest RPGs of all time. Even at full price we called it gaming’s best deal — something you can easily spend hundreds of hours playing and still have more to see after multiple playthroughs. The game has further evolved since its release with a number of free, content-rich updates, including this week’s Patch 7 that added new evil endings, an in-game mod manager, and revamped split screen gameplay.

Get Baldur’s Gate 3 for its lowest price yet this weekend

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Arcane season 2 has a new trailer out and, well, it looks like things in Piltover and Zaun are only getting worse and turning into an all-out war. Now, I know that Jinx and Vi are basically doomed by the narrative to never reconcile — and to always be at each other’s throats — but seeing that manifest physically might just destroy me. The new trailer shows Vi picking up an Enforcer gun and uniform, while Jinx becomes some sort of messiah symbol for the oppressed people of the Undercity. All the other characters look like they’re stepping up to their final in-game forms, too, so we’ll get to see how that happens within the show.

The new season of Arcane looks like it’s gonna break my heart

Trust is a big deal, especially in Middle-earth. That’s the key takeaway directors Louise Hooper and Sanaa Hamri and writer Glenise Mullins are keen to impart with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s latest episode. It’s a simple yet effective throughline that yields the second season’s most focused (and satisfying) entry yet. And yet episode 4’s emphasis on trust also underscores where it’s missing — not just between our heroes, but between the show and its audience.

The Rings of Power episode 4 finds some footing amid its trust issues

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts, has shared that they are still seeking a forever home for a young, energetic dog named Thanos. Thanos, who is just barely a year old and weighs 55 pounds, is one of the dogs at Sandy Paws Rescue who has been waiting for his forever family the longest. "He is gorgeous and has such a fun personality! He had the time of his life running through the water to try to catch the birds," explains Sandy Paws Rescue.

Meet Thanos: The Snuggler Who Gives "Husky Hugs" Still Looking For Love

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Big changes are in store for three zodiac signs in the month of September. The stars are shifting and many of you will be affected by this. Although the life changes that will take place with each zodiac sign are different, these changes must be fully embraced by all who are experiencing them. One of the key things to remember is that sometimes change is necessary for personal growth. Let’s see what the stars have in store for these three zodiac signs.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Lives Will Change In September

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How to find all Astro’s Playroom special bots and import them in Astro Bot

A number of special bots were added to Astro’s Playroom in the months leading up to the release of Astro Bot. Each of the four worlds...

How to find all Astro’s Playroom special bots and import them in Astro Bot

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