The Mediah Expansion was released in the North American/European version on 30 March 2016. Black Desert Online uses a free-to-play model in Korea, Japan and Russia, while in Taiwan, South East Asia, Europe, North America and South America the game uses a buy-to-play model. The game was released in Korea, Japan and Russia in 2015, in North America and Europe on 3 March 2016, in South America, Turkey, and countries in the Middle East and North Africa region in 2017 and Southeast Asia in 2018. A second, three week long closed beta test begun in April 2014. īlack Desert Online entered closed beta testing in October 2013. Black Desert Online was also showcased at gamescom 2013. In November 2012 the game was demonstrated at G-Star. Īfter agreeing a Japanese publishing deal with GameOn Japan on 8 September 2012 Pearl Abyss began releasing details of the game to the public. The game uses Pearl Abyss' custom Black Desert game engine specifically created to handle the fast rendering required for its seamless world and large-scale castle sieges with a lot of characters. The Korean studio Pearl Abyss was founded in September 2010 by Kim Daeil, previously a developer with Hangame and NHN Gaming, and began development of Black Desert Online shortly after. Development and release history Įarly PC development and release īlack Desert Online has been in development since 2010. This created further conflicts with Valencia, due to the fact that Valencia has a vast Black Desert which holds many black stones. Calpheon had no area that harbored the precious black stones, thus they stole from the rest. Desperate to gain wealth, they began to search for black stones as well. Tensions arose when the other areas discovered the importance of black stones. Eventually, the three of the main areas made an alliance and began a war that lasted for 30 years with Mediah profiting the most by harvesting black stones and trading it to the others.Īfter the war, the alliance slowly started to conduct trades with Valencia once again. Some who did not, were expelled due to the black death causing paranoia. Many around the world died of the plague. This all changed when the Black Death started spreading via merchants from Valencia, in an area east of Mediah that controlled trading. Long ago, the four main areas, Calpheon, Serendia, Balenos, and Mediah, were at peace. Calpheon is very materialistic whereas Valencia is very spiritual. Setting īlack Desert Online takes place in a high fantasy setting and revolves around the conflict between two rival nations, the Republic of Calpheon and the Kingdom of Valencia. Players are able to furnish and equip their housing by purchasing furniture through NPCs or through crafting. Player housing is instanced and varies in size and location. Different game content is available depending upon whether it is night or day. During the night some non-player characters (NPCs) will become unavailable as they return home and the monsters will drop more loot. There is also a dynamic day/night cycle with a gradual progression of lighting effects. Localized weather will include events such as temporary fog, which players may exploit to launch surprise attacks on rival guild structures. The dynamic, worldwide weather system includes large-scale events such as typhoons and will influence gameplay. The game includes a number of features to assist with immersion and the sandbox aspect. Mounts require feeding and care, cannot be stored in the inventory, and may be killed. Mounts are acquired by taming in the wild, and players are able to breed special mounts by mating certain types. Players are also able to engage in mounted combat. Skills can be activated through use of combos for attacking, dodging or blocking. Īn active combat system requires precise manual aiming, dodging and using combos, unlike the tab-targeting system seen in most MMORPGs. It is well regarded for its advanced and in-depth character customization. The game offers housing, fishing, farming, and trading, as well as large player versus player siege events, and castle battles. The combat in Black Desert Online is action based, requiring manual aiming and free movement similar to those found in third-person shooters.
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The creation of human beings was not a result of evolution as many people are misled into believing. How can you deny Allah? Did He not give you life when you were lifeless and will He not cause you to die and again bring you to life and will you not ultimately return to Him? So what exactly is the purpose of our life? Allah answers in the following verse: And finally there is the Day of Judgement where we are going to meet Allah. Then we live our life with a positive attitude because Allah is Al-Rahman and Al- Rahim. It begins with recognizing Allah and being grateful to Him. And on the day of judgement we will all be standing before Allah waiting for the announcement of our final result: The only thing which is permanent is what deeds we do in this life. All the blessings are only for this limited time. But we have to remember that no matter how privileged we might be this life will come to an end. Allah’s love and compassion fills my life as well as yours. Without Allah’s mercy I could not exist on this earth. Obviously He is the most loving, the extremely compassionate and merciful: who not only made all of this out of nothing, but also nurtures each and every creature and knows the details of each and every thing. Of course our knowledge is limited and to imagine all of it in one glance is almost impossible. Just think of the word “Al-Alamin” and try to visualize the vast universe filled with the creation of Allah. Normally we say these words so casually not realising what it means. therefore only Allah is worthy of our ultimate appreciation and gratitude:Īll praise is for Allah, the ‘Rabb’ of the Worlds. Our faith in Allah is strengthened by acknowledging and appreciating the fact that He is our Creator and Sustainer…….not only of me and you but of the entire universe and all the worlds…. We just need to have complete faith in Him. Thus we begin our journey with Allah, knowing that He will be our constant companion and guide. How lovely it is to have a friend, a guide, a support….to whom you can entrust your affairs. In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful Today we embark upon our journey through Quran with Surah Al-Fatihah, which literally means “the opening”. If you are one of those fortunate people who feel the need to discover the truth of their existence and the real purpose of life, then you have come to the right place! I welcome you to the world of Quran….the gift of Allah to mankind. May Allah make it a beneficial experience for all of us. In this way at least they can have a general idea of what Islam is all about and what does Allah want us to do in this short span of time that we are here on earth, so as to be successful, in the real sense of the word. Therefore I decided to write these Surah Reviews so that people who want to know what is in the Quran and don’t have time to listen to Tafseer lessons can just take a printout and read it whenever they have time. Although I started my revision and Alhamdulillah enjoyed going through the Quran once again with better understanding and more capacity to absorb its message, but the more I received it, the more I felt that I have to convey to others what I have learned. Since I studied Quran in detail, I used to think how could I express my gratitude to Allah, in a practical way, for this precious blessing that he has given me.
Very few capture the rustic space as well as him and it did frighten me a bit when he wanted to go the commercial way. So before I jump in, I must say I love Tigmanshu Dhulia's film, right from Paan Singh to Shagird. Review Bullett Raja & earn 20 DM Points.* Review Submit A one time watch for its humour and decent performances.” The fast paced film is let down by an elaborate script and bad songs. “Bullet Raja is your typical masala entertainer which may disappoint Dhulia's fans. Redefining love, friendship and loyalty, Bullet Raja creates a world, where a common man, tests his endurance and fortitude against the very system he once obediently followed and then declared a war on it! less Verdict The powers that be, fight back in a compelling struggle for power and money against the backdrop of personal ambitions, greed and revenge. As he rises and revolts against the system becoming an outlaw, Bullett sets ablaze the nexus and changes the landscape forever. A victim of the system and chained by it, Raja's life changes as he takes on those that rule and shakes the very foundations of the nexus of the police, the government, and the industrialists. moreīullett Raja is the story of a common man, Raja Mishra, who transforms into a dreaded gangster of the Hindi heartland. Bullett Raja is the story of a common man, Raja Mishra, who transforms into a dreaded gangster of the Hindi heartland. To call Kratos an anti-hero would be an understatement. There is enough variety to keep the action fresh and interesting without becoming overly complicated. If you just want to move on, you can kill monsters quickly with barbaric, yet rewarding, fatalities. The prizes you receive for disposing of enemies depends on how you play - some attacks give magic, others health, and so on. Defeating foes in varied manners will yield different rewards. Though straightforward, the action is more than just hack and slash. While advanced players will enjoy experimenting with different weapon combo attacks and spells, novices will be glad to know they can get through the game relying on simpler moves. Kratos starts out armed with the blades of chaos, deadly knives chained to his arms, but will eventually obtain another weapon and four magic spells. Though driven by a compelling and cinematic story, "God of War" is a pure action game at its core. Traversing Athens, Pandora's Temple and even Hades, you will proceed to your ultimate goal of killing Ares, the god of war. Gods like Poseidon and Athena will give you special abilities to help slay mythical monsters, including gorgons, harpies, minotaurs and centaurs. With those words, Kratos hurls himself off the highest cliff in Greece into the Aegean Sea.įor Sony's new game for the PlayStation 2, "God of War," players assume the role of Kratos, the ruthless Spartan warrior three weeks before his untimely suicide.Īdvancing through this game deeply rooted in dark Greek mythology will slowly reveal what events led Kratos to this fate. Northern white rhinos, which are actually grey, used to roam freely in several countries in east and central Africa, but their numbers fell sharply due to widespread poaching for their horns.Ī Biorescue team led by researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research in Germany has been racing against time to save the world’s most endangered mammal. Today we bring you the news that Najin, the older of the two remaining northern white rhino females, will officially be retired as a donor of egg cells (oocytes) under the programme aimed to recover the species. It added that oocyte collections in Najin have yielded only a few eggs to date, with none of them able to fertilise successfully into an embryo. “This decision was arrived at after an in-depth ethical risk assessment, weighing up risks and opportunities for the individuals and the entire species rendering this decision without an alternative,” the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the mother and daughter, said in a statement on Thursday. Scientists hope to implant embryos made from the rhinos’ egg cells and frozen sperm from deceased males into surrogate mothers. There are no known living males and neither of the two remaining northern white rhinos can carry a calf to term. Najin, 32, is the mother of Fatu who is now the only donor left in the programme, which aims to implant artificially developed embryos into another more abundant species of rhino in Kenya. One of the world’s last two northern white rhinos is being retired from a breeding programme aimed at saving the species from extinction, scientists have said. Vice City is the GTA's older formula at its best, but some of its inherent technical aspects and older gaming conventions have aged rather poorly, especially when compared to more recent free roam single player sandbox games such as the Just Cause series or Far Cry. It's the continuity and the macro game of manipulating the city to work for you that keeps players hooked for the long haul. The quests in Vice City are more multifaceted and complex than those of GTA 3, which typically amounted to glorified fetch quests.īy comparison the missions of GTA 6 don't feel like one-shot ideas, but building blocks towards a legitimate goal: Vercetti aims to run this city, and there's a ladder he must climb before he can do so. For better or worse, Vice City doesn't break much new ground, but instead polishes what already made the series stand out. It's fair to say that Vice City merely improved upon an already successful formula. GTA 3 is the closest game you'll get to Vice City. How does it compare to Grand Theft Auto 3? Full voice acting was rare back in 2002 when this game was released, and whether you played then or are booting it up now for the first time, the performances and attention to detail are professional quality, even down to the period-correct radio stations. The atmosphere is reminiscent of crime drama nostalgia like 'The Godfather,' 'Scarface,' or 'Carlito's Way', and that's in large part due to the voice acting work of the cast. You can choose to intervene, or you can just cruise along and turn up the radio (be sure to check out VCPR for laughs). News copters hover overhead while rival gangs pursue turf wars in the streets. This cheerful, thriving atmosphere belies the seedy, sleazy underground that drives the story forward.Īs you speed down the road in whichever fancy hijacked vehicle suits your mood, you can observe the city around you going about its day-to-day: Sports cars zip down the roads while, boats parade through the water ways. Vice City takes place before the events of GTA 3, and shifts from the prior gritty urban environment to a bright and colorful coastal city inspired by Miami. The city itself is one of the major characters of the game, and is fully realized with a living, breathing personality of its own, one that cannot be ignored. The plot of GTA 6 is more nuanced than its predecessor, but remains simple at its core: Get revenge, get money, and embrace infamy. These are supporting characters such as Diaz, Ken Paul, or the corrupt lawyer Ken Rosenberg. Vice City toes the line between gratuitous violence and humor, the latter of which mostly comes from the memorable cast whose personalities amusingly pinball off of Vercetti. It comes with over 30,000 courses worldwide, and gives you the ability to map out your own course if it is not already available. Review: Golf Pad is a lesser known, but extremely well made golf GPS app for iPhone. Price: Free (premium upgrade available – $14.99) Golf Pad Free Golf GPS, Scorecard and Club Tracker It is still a great app, and worth a try if you’re not happy with the others.ĭownload GolfLogix Free Golf GPS and Scorecard on iTunes The interface is a bit clunkier than the top two apps, which is why we had to give the GolfLogix GPS a slightly lower rating. There are also a lot of useful features that are locked, which forces you to buy the upgrade. The major negative of the GolfLogix app, is that the free version displays advertisements while you play. You can see a comparison of all the “Champion” and free features at the GolfLogix website. You will also get hole flyovers, custom club distance tracking, and discounts at GolfSmith store. It will let you find distances to front/back/center of the green, distances to hazards, layups, and more. The paid “Champion” upgrade ($19.99), unlocks the true power of the app. Your stats are automatically synced online to the GolfLogix website, so that you can track progress, and compete with other golfers worldwide. The free version also includes professional stat and score tracking (fairways hit, GIR, putts, etc.). It comes with over 30,000 available golf courses worldwide, and a general yardage book for each course. Review: GolfLogix is another great, and FREE golf GPS app for iPhone / iOS. Price: Free (premium upgrades available – $29.99) It seems like a lot to pay for an “app”, but when compared to actual golf GPS devices that cost hundreds of dollars, this is actually ridiculously reasonable. The one downside of the Golfshot app is that it will cost you $30. Golfshot will automatically put your stats into graphs, so you can track your improvement, and compare to your friends. The stats are incredibly detailed, including fairways hit, fairwasy missed left/right, GIR, scoring averages on par 3’s/4’s/5’s, and much more. Similar to the Swing by Swing app, Golfshot features amazing automatic stat tracking. You can also track the distance of every shot, and assign specific clubs for layup distances.Īs you approach your ball, the app will tell you which club you should use. You will get accurate distances to greens, bunkers, hazards, as well as yardage to layups at 200, 150, 125, and 100 yards. All you need to do is show up at the golf course, turn the app on, and start your round. It looks absolutely fantastic, is extremely simple to use, and comes preloaded with over 40,000 golf courses worldwide. Review: The Golfshot Golf GPS is a member of the Apple App Store Hall of Fame, and for good reason. You should definitely give it a shot!ĭownload Swing by Swing Golf GPS app on iTunes Overall, Swing by Swing is our favorite golf app, and is simply the best free golf GPS app for iPhone. There is also paid upgrade to “looper” mode ($15 annual fee) which unlocks unlimited access to wind speed, hole elevation, “plays like”, custom club distance tracking, and an extended scorecard (fairways hit, penalties, etc). The website will then show you graphs and stats of all the games you have played, so you can (hopefully) track your improvement over time After your round is over, the app will automatically upload your score to the Swing by Swing website, along with pictures you took during the round, and a map that shows the path you took through a course (mine would be all zig-zags). One of the best things about this app is the scorecard feature. is heretical, but it certainly does address several of the core issues." is a nice pun. I don't know whether the recently published (March 2016) article entitled The deep Earth may not be cooling down by D. These are very interesting and important points being made here. The neutrinos generated from the decay of potassium 40 are not detectable using current technology. Recent geoneutrino experiments appear to rule out uranium or thorium in the Earth's core, but not potassium 40. Geophysicists want a good amount of heat flux across the core mantle boundary to sustain the geodynamo, and to them the only viable source is radioactivity. The growth of the Earth's inner core creates some heat, but not near enough to sustain the geodynamo. From their perspective, the amount of residual heat from the Earth's formation is not near enough to drive the geomagneto. Geophysicists look at the amount of heat needed to drive the Earth's magnetic field, and at the recent results from neutrino observations. This means that relative to solar system abundances, all three of these elements should be strongly enhanced in the Earth's crust, slightly depleted in the Earth's mantle, and strongly depleted in the Earth's core. In a partial melt, they have a strong affinity to stay in the molten state. Moreover, all three are "incompatible" elements. In fact, they readily combine chemically with lots other elements - but not iron. Potassium, thorium, and uranium are chemically active. The consensus view amongst geochemists is that there is very little, if any, of any of these isotopes in the Earth's core.
Mission 19: Face Of The Demon – MundusĪ marker will appear on the ground where Mundus will perform a fist smash. Damage her enough and she’ll get sucked back into her demon offspring. Once the life bar of the Baby’s finishes, use Demon Pull once again to pull Lilith out. Put in enough damage and the eye will open. Use Demon Pull to take it out of the way and then Angel Lift to it to drop tons of damage. However, to reach that you first need to take away the core that it holds infront of it. The weak spot for this boss is the baby’s third eye. You need to jump accordingly between each wave and stay clear of the ground. The baby cries before pounding the ground four times. Grapple on to that and you’ll be in a news report. Once that’s done, an Angel Lift point will be revealed. Repeat the whole process again to empty his life bar. When it changes red the second time, you need to get out of there. Deal away your combos but remember to jump into the air when the ground turns red the first time, else Bob will blow up the ground beneath you. Instead use Eryx’s Stomp on the red ground panels to finish off his defenses. You can’t get close to the hologram since you’ll just be blasted back. Each wall will have outlined windows, to which Dante can align himself to avoid being crushed. You’ll see a yellow haze forming at his base before he summons another series of walls to crush Dante. When you see the glow, user Angel Boost to shift to either side of Bob, since the blast will be in front of him. You’ll see a blue haze forming at his base before he shoots an energy blast. You’ll see a green haze forming at his base before he summons two laser walls that’ll try to sandwich Dante. When you see her preparing, roll out of the way. The Succubus will step back and unleash a terrifying shout. Use the Angel Lift points on both sides to stay airborne until the acid goes away. The Succubus will start gagging and follow up by spewing the whole ground with acid. Evade the attack and follow through to the exposed weak point. The Succubus slams the ground in front with her arms. Parrying will open up the weak point for a brief period which will allow you to lay down some damage and you’ll also be able to grapple onto her head and bring her down to extent the combo window. You can either jump to dodge the attack or parry. The Succubus will take a swing across the entire area with one of her large arms. Once the Hunter leaps away to attack from range, use your guns to bring him down again. This will be a good opportunity for you to boost up your Style Rank. At this point use your imagination to get as many mixed attacks to him as possible. Doing more damage will cause him to drop on to the ground. |
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