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Earth: Revival hands-on – 5 reasons you should be excited for this multiplayer open world sci-fi survival game
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There are games that pit you against the elements in tough battles for survival, such as Rust, DayZ, and Valheim. Then there are games that take you on a grand sci-fi adventure with your friends, like Destiny and Outriders. But what if there was a game that let you do both? Enter Earth: Revival, an ambitious blend of survival gaming and shared-world shooting, that takes place on Earth following an alien invasion. We’ve taken Nuverse’s intriguing hybrid for a spin, and jotted down five reasons why you should be excited about Earth: Revival.
Earth: Revival’s takes place in the shadow of global catastrophe, with a setting that blends near-future sci-fi and post-apocalyptic storytelling. Set in 2112, Earth: Revival takes place on a ravaged and destroyed planet Earth, a result of an intergalactic conflict with a mysterious alien species. As Survivors of the war against the aliens, players will fight to reclaim Earth and restore what was lost.
The world of Earth: Revival is vast, diverse and dangerous. On their journey, players will explore numerous open environments, from a rid deserts to snow-filled valleys to dense, futuristic cityscapes. But don’t be fooled by what beauty Earth still retains. Its wildernesses are intensely hostile, with players contending against acid-rain, sandstorms and clouds of alien spores. Cities, meanwhile, are prowled by gangs and mercenary factions. To survive, you must gather resources and utilise 3D printing technology to create useful items and equipment, ranging from crucial survival gear to vehicles that help them traverse the world more easily. You’ll also need to manage your basic bodily needs, cooking food to maintain energy, purifying water to avoid becoming sick, and building cabins for shelter and as a base of operations.
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Serena Williams beats Danka Kovinic and keeps US Open dream alive in final slam appearance
SERENA Williams lived to fight another day and held off retirement after a magical night in New York.
The 40-year-old icon won her first round match at the US Open in front of an electric Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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Serena Williams lived to fight another day as she won her first round match at the US Open[/caption]
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Serena Williams held off retirement for a few more days at least[/caption]
Williams beat Danka Kovinic 6-3 6-3 in one hour and 39 minutes to seal her place in the second round.
It meant at least one more singles match for one of the all-time greats, who was given a huge ovation.
Serena walked out to huge cheers from 23,000 fans packed into Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Celeb stars such as Mike Tyson, Hugh Jackman and President Bill Clinton were also in attendance to roar Serena to victory.
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Serena said: “I feel so comfortable on this court in front of everyone here.
“The crowd was crazy, it really helped pull me through.
“It’s been such a hard decision to retire because when you’re passionate about something and love it so much, it’s harder to walk away than not.
“I think now’s the time. I have a family. There’s other chapters in life. I call it evolution.
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“I’m still going to be crazy and intense and I’m still going to be around.”
Serena continued: “It’s so important to give your all no matter what obstacle you face.
“I’ve been down and out so many times and in the public eye.
“I know it sounds cliche but i just want people to be inspired – I’m from Compton, California and I made it.”
The tennis icon announced her retirement from the sport in a heartfelt message earlier this month.
She wrote in Vogue magazine that she’s turning 41 and ‘something’s got to give’.
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Mike Tyson watches the action on Arthur Ashe Stadium[/caption]
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Actor Hugh Jackman watches from the stands in New York[/caption]
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Former President Bill Clinton in attendance[/caption]
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Actress Rebel Wilson takes in the action in New York[/caption]
Serena wrote: “Believe me, I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and a family. I don’t think it’s fair.
“A lot of people don’t realize that I was two months pregnant when I won the Australian Open in 2017.
“But I’m turning 41 this month, and something’s got to give.
“I have never liked the word retirement. It doesn’t feel like a modern word to me. I’ve been thinking of this as a transition, but I want to be sensitive about how I use that word, which means something very specific and important to a community of people.
“Maybe the best word to describe what I’m up to is evolution. I’m here to tell you that I’m evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.
“A few years ago I quietly started Serena Ventures, a venture capital firm. Soon after that, I started a family. I want to grow that family.”
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KartRider: Drift Is Entering Cross-Platform Open Beta
KartRider: Drift, the upcoming free-to-play kart racer title from publisher Nexon games, recently finished up its pre-registration period and is preparing to enter open beta with its Global Racing Test. The open beta begins Wednesday, August 31 at 6:00 PM PT and goes until Tuesday, September 6 at 6:00 AM PT on the platform of your choice. The open beta will be playable on PC, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
The only limitation for the open beta will be on iOS. Only 10,000 players will be able to participate on a first-come, first-served basis on that platform. In order to play on iOS, you will need to download Apple’s TestFlight app, which is used to playtest unreleased games. You can join the iOS open beta by following the link. For all other platforms, you can follow this link. One of Nexon’s main stated goals for this beta is to test the game’s performance across multiple platforms.
KartRider: Drift is Nexon’s cross-platform kart racer that includes kart and character customization with original characters, as well as characters returning from previous KartRider games. Along with cross-platform online play, the game will also feature cross-platform progression.