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That’s right: the Sever Slam open beta is going on this weekend in the game amidst the Zelda craze.
The open beta kicked off yesterday at 12pm PT, 3pm ET, 8pm BEST, and 9pm CEST and runs through May 14. During this time, everyone on PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 can join – you can even play couch co-op for consoles. Cross-play and cross-progression for all platforms will also be enabled.
A new Genshin Impact stream is set to air, offering a preview of the 3.7 update to the anime game via the official Twitch channel. You should definitely tune in, especially if you want to learn more about the new cat girl, Kirara, as well as upcoming events, potential Archon interludes, character story quests, and other new Genshin Impact content that we can expect once the Genshin Impact 3.7 release date arrives.
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Here in the UK, we’re having another long weekend for no particular reason. Government thought we might enjoy a day in the sun, you know? An opportunity to go marvel at some lambs, catch up on the housework, read a book, lounge on a beach, have some pals over for a barbecue, just a free day to do nothing in particular for no reason. We’ll return in full force on Tuesday. Until then, what are you playing this weekend? Here’s what we’re clicking on!
AS the nation kick off the long weekend for the King’s coronation here is a list of things which have been cancelled or closed.
Celebrations for the historic event are taking over the country today with many Brits throwing street parties or tuning in to watch Charles be crowned.
King Charles will be officially crowned today[/caption]
Tesco will be open normal hours today[/caption]
Suella Braverman has extended licensing hours from the normal 11pm to 1am[/caption]
The UK’s economy will see a huge boost with over £8million expected to pour in from tourists and royal fans.
We have broken down what to expect from your local shops, favourite TV stations and go-to pubs over the Bank Holiday weekend.
BBC One and Two will be showing all things Royal today.
They will have live coverage of the event all day.
ITV and Sky will also be broadcasting the coronation.
Channel 4 however, will be showing films such as Johnny English and Star Trek Beyond if people want to watch something different.
Roads around London began shutting down from 4pm on Friday.
They will remain closed until 9pm today.
From Mayfair to Waterloo and down to Victoria – the area will be relatively out of action for drivers from 7pm on Friday until the end of Saturday.
These include The Mall, Constitution Hill, Birdcage Walk, Trafalgar Square, and Victoria Street.
The City of Westminster warns “roads and parks around central London will be affected by significant road closures and parking suspensions”.
Councils have also approved 3,087 road closures for gatherings marking the royal event, according to the road management company one.network.
However, Transport for London has promised there will be no closures on public transport to accommodate for the royal festivities.
There is no obligation for shops to close today but some small shops may opt to close their doors. Brits are advised to check opening hours in their local areas.
Many supermarkets will trade under their normal hours today and tomorrow – but could chose to adopt bank holiday opening hours on Bank Holiday Monday.
Asda
On Monday, Asda will open as usual today but will shut at 8pm
Tesco
The majority of Tesco’s larger stores will be open from 8am to 6pm on May 8, although some may stay open until 8pm.
Meanwhile, all Tesco Express stores will be open as normal.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s said most of its larger stores will be open between 8am and 8pm.
The smaller Sainsbury’s Local branches will be open as normal from 7am to 11pm.
But these aren’t guaranteed opening hours and will vary from branch to branch so you should check ahead to avoid disappointment.
Lidl
Most Lidl stores across England and Wales will open between 8am and 8pm on Bank Holiday Monday.
Branches in Scotland will be operating their normal Monday opening hours.
However, the discounter told The Sun store opening times may vary depending on where you head and customers should use its store locator to double-check.
Meanwhile, it is predicting that the quietest time to shop will be before 11am and after 4pm.
Aldi
Aldi will open its stores at the usual time on Monday, May 8, but they will close slightly earlier at 8pm.
All stores in Scotland will be open until 10pm as usual.
Again, it’s worth checking Aldi’s store locator for your local’s opening hours.
Morrisons
Morrisons shoppers will be able to bag their usual trolley or basket of goods on May 8.
The retailer said its stores will open at their usual time, but will be closing at around 8pm, so slightly earlier than usual.
Co-op
Co-op stores will be open for business as normal on May 8.
Again, opening times may vary from branch to branch so it is worth double-checking the retailer’s store locator before venturing out.
Thirsty Brits watching the coronation in the pub are set to sink 62million pints this weekend.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has extended licensing hours from the normal 11pm to 1am.
She said the new rules over the weekend will allow people to “enjoy an extra pint or two” as it is “a momentous occasion deserving of special celebration”.
Wetherspoons
Wetherspoon runs nearly 900 pubs across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, so you’ll be keen to know whether it’s opening its boozers on May 8.
Opening hours vary from pub to pub so you should always check ahead to see if your local will be open.
You can use its pub locator tool, or call on the phone.
Greene King
Greene King has over 300 pubs in London and a whopping 2,600 in the UK in total.
Opening times vary depending on which pub you go to, but again you can check the pub locator tool on its website to find out what time your local is open on May 8.
We checked out a number of Greene King pubs across the UK and they appear to be operating normal opening hours on this date.
Mitchells and Butlers
Mitchells and Butlers own notable brands including Harvester and Toby Carvery.
But again, opening times across its pubs and restaurants on May 8 may vary depending on which location you head to.
Luckily, the chain has a locator tool which you can use to find your nearest pub or restaurant’s opening hours.
With the coronation taking place on a Saturday, the extra bank holiday on Monday means schools are closed.
No football matches will be played while the coronation is on.
A huge chunk of the Premier League games today have been moved to another day – or will just be played later on in the afternoon.
With early kick off completely scrapped, the earliest game of the day will be 3pm.
Only one game – which is Spurs Vs Crystal Palace – will be played in London as the capital prepares to be swarmed.
In total, 36 games in the EFL have been postponed.
It’s understood the Premier League have asked all clubs playing tomorrow to sing the national anthem before kick off.
The royal ceremony will take over the TV schedule as it’s streamed live[/caption]
The Premier League has asked all clubs playing tomorrow to sing the National Anthem[/caption]
AS CORONATION celebrations get underway, dog owners have been warned over a common mistake that could make their pets seriously ill.
With more than a million revellers expected to line the streets, many Brits may be tempted to take their pets to bustling street parties or loud pubs.
Dogs could become overwhelmed with the huge crowds[/caption]
But dog behaviourist Caroline Spencer claimed leaving your pet at home might be a better option.
She told the Mirror that the massive crowds could overwhelm the animals.
She said: “I do not think dogs should be taken to the coronation unless they are service or assistance dogs.
“Ultimately, you must think about your dog’s needs, as opposed to your wants.
“London will be extremely busy and this can be stressful for dogs – particularly those prone to reactivity.”
She also urged Brits to keep their dogs well-hydrated and cool should the weather heat up tomorrow.
She added: “It’s important that you understand signs of stress so you can help to ease their anxieties and make them comfortable on the day.
“This includes panting, their tongue being turned up at the end or spoon-shaped, licking their lips, a tense muzzle and forehead, their ears being pinned back, dilated pupils, bloodshot eyes and diarrhoea.”
It comes after vets issued an urgent warning to pet owners over common household products that could seriously harm your cats and dogs.
And Brits were told to watch out for cheap food brands making their pets seriously ill.