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The Nintendo Switch may not have been a runaway success if it hadn't launched with the unassailable masterpiece that is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game radically reworked Nintendo’s beloved, action-RPG series into a spectacular new form that honors the franchise's original spirit. Its sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, provides an even grander open-world Hyrule to explore on land and in the sky. However, Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are far from the only Zelda games you can play on the Switch. Zelda is one of Nintendo’s oldest, most acclaimed, and most influential franchises. So, naturally, many games inspired by Zelda have found their way to the handheld/console hybrid. With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom finally arriving (and, hopefully, Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD coming in the near future), you might be inspired to play more Zelda and Zelda-adjacent games on your Switch. Now, no Zelda game is truly "bad," so no shade to Oceanhorn coming in last place. Instead, think of this list as going in order from "pretty good" to "greatest game of all time." Link: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/play-these-zelda-games-on-nintendo-switch

You may not be familiar with the term "romance app," but if developer Voltage has its way, the video game genre will be familiar to everyone. Women, particularly. Voltage's romance apps, sporting such names as To Love & Protect, My Forged Wedding, and Kissed By The Baddest Bidder, are visual novel-like love simulations designed for Android and iOS mobile devices. The titles' gameplay consists of selecting an attractive male suitor (from archetypes that include bad boys and nerds), and picking actions from a menu. For example, if a strapping young man approaches you, you can take action by shyly looking away or kissing him. Many of the company's 60-plus titles feature multiple endings in the Good/Better/Best mold. Voltage's games have touched over 26 million players worldwide, but its core audience is Japanese women ages 19-44 (with the majority of women in that age group being in their 30s). According to a Voltage survey, 60 percent of the women who play romance apps play them before going to bed in order to refresh their minds. Link: https://www.pcmag.com/news/romancing-the-phone-cozy-up-with-voltages-love-story-apps

Blizzard Entertainment has a new weapon in its arsenal to help stamp out abuse and toxicity in Overwatch 2: audio recordings and text transcriptions. In the latest patch notes for the game, Blizzard explains how audio transcriptions are now being used when a player is reported for disruptive behavior. At that point, a temporary audio recording is used to automatically create a text file transcript using a speech-to-text program. Once the transcription is finished, the audio file is deleted and nobody ever listens to it. The patch notes make it clear that recordings are only ever made after a player is reported, and only for chats from public voice channels. Any disruptive behavior in team and match chat can therefore be recorded, but group "party" chat is exempt. Players will also receive a notification when entering voice chat for the first time after this feature is enabled informing them their chats may be recorded. For now, the voice recordings are only active in "select countries" for PC players, but Blizzard doesn't give any details regarding which countries. Players will know if they are being monitored from the notification mentioned above. Link: https://www.pcmag.com/news/blizzard-is-now-recording-transcribing-toxic-overwatch-2-voice-chats

The police were first made aware of suspicious messages targeting men at Westminster late last year - but did not warn MPs, the BBC has learned. Many of those targeted in the alleged "honeytrap" scandal did not realise others had also been receiving messages until media reports in the past week. It now emerges the Metropolitan Police began an investigation last year when Commons security staff were alerted. It raises questions about whether more should have been done to warn MPs. Most of the targets the BBC is aware of - including at least one MP - did not receive messages until this year, after the Metropolitan Police were first warned about the issue. Honeytrap Tory MP right to apologise, says Sunak How I was targeted in the Westminster honeytrap Concerns have been raised that the unsolicited, flirtatious WhatsApp messages from people calling themselves "Charlie" or "Abi" were part of an organised attempt, possibly by a hostile state, to compromise or blackmail politicians, a technique known as a honeytrap. It is understood that what was reported to the police last year was much more limited than the scale of the issue that has since come to light. Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68787045

Plans have been submitted for a new animal enclosure at Knowsley Safari Park. The application, on behalf of the Earl of Derby, is to create a 29m (95ft) long building with 30 pens for animals as part of its Africa reserve. They would fulfil an "immediate need" for housing the application says. The pens, including external enclosures, would house animals during wetter months and include a central hub. The building would be located close to Park Farm in the Africa Reserve section of the Merseyside park and include a store room for feed supplies. The need for the additional area emerged after a review of the park's infrastructure, including a "proactive review of the animal species held within the safari, their welfare needs and the existing facilities provided", the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. The site, formerly part of the deer park, currently has no trees and is an "underutilised" piece of land at the site with "low ecological value". Without the new facilities this could "have the potential to impact on the business moving forwards as it could potentially result in the closure of this element of the Safari Drive, impacting revenue, the wider economy and employment" according to the application. The Safari park currently generates over £10m a year, according to documents submitted as part of the application, providing dozens of jobs in the local area and other "direct and indirect economic benefits to Knowsley and the Liverpool City Region". Opened in 1971, the park, owned by the family estate of the Derby family, historic landowners in the area, attracts around 600,000 visitors a year. The application is currently open for comments, with a decision expected from the local authority by mid November. Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-67071290

Alfa’s body, Alfa’s choice. Except, it kinda isn’t. Following a ban on its use of the name Milano by the Italian government, Alfa has had to very hastily rename its shiny new electric car. So less than a week after it was first introduced, we bid thee farewell, Milano, and a warm, Schwarzenegger welcome to the Alfa Romeo… Junior. Yup, not only a mid-Nineties Ivan Reitman comedy, but now a compact SUV that shares a base with a Vauxhall Corsa. “During one of the most important weeks for the future of Alfa Romeo, an Italian government official declared that the use of the name Milano is banned by law,” Alfa said. “Despite Alfa Romeo believing that the name meets all legal requirements, and that there are issues much more important than the name of a new car, Alfa Romeo has decided to change it from Milano to Junior in the spirit of promoting mutual understanding.” Link: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/alfa-romeo-milano-no-more-its-now-called-alfa-romeo-junior

Organisers of the Beijing half marathon are investigating allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China's star runner He Jie to win Sunday's race. Footage appeared, external to show Kenya's Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat and Ethiopia's Dejene Hailu pointing to the line and slowing down before waving He past. He, 25, finished one second ahead of the trio, who tied for second place. The result was criticised by some Chinese social media users. A spokesperson at the Beijing Sports Bureau told AFP they were investigating the incident, adding: "We will announce the results to the public once they are available."Xstep, a Chinese sports brand who sponsored the event and have a contract with He, told Chinese state-owned The Paper, external: "The situation is still being confirmed and verified by multiple parties. Further information will be communicated as soon as possible." He, 25, won marathon gold at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou and is his country's record holder in the event. None of the runners have commented on the incident. A statement from World Athletics to BBC Sport said: "We are aware of the footage circulating online from the Beijing half marathon this weekend and understand an investigation is currently being conducted by the relevant local authorities. "The integrity of our sport is the highest priority at World Athletics, while this investigation is ongoing we are unable to provide further comment." Users of Chinese social media site Weibo have posted about the race, with a comment saying "this is no doubt the most embarrassing title of He Jie's career" receiving more than 1,000 likes. Another post added: "With such a major organiser and such a well-known event, this really pushes sportsmanship to the ground in shame." Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/68815592

Ajwain, the age-old spice, has multitude of benefits in summer season. A cup of ajwain tea in morning can ease digestion, boost appetite and work wonders for your metabolism, aiding in weight loss. Ayurveda considers ajwain or carom seeds as a powerful cleanser. The potent spice can help relieve bloating, acidity, constipation and promote gut health. Ajwain tea can be brewed by adding a teaspoon of carom seeds in a cup of hot water. After steeping it for few minutes, it is strained and poured in a cup to be enjoyed as your first morning drink. Sweetening it with honey, black salt and a dash of lemon can improve its flavour. (Also read: Drink amla juice on empty stomach for these amazing benefits) Link: https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/drink-ajwain-tea-on-empty-stomach-in-summer-for-these-wonderful-benefits-101713189002283.html

The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the Baltimore bridge collapse, sources familiar with the matter told the BBC's US partner CBS. The investigation will examine the circumstances leading up to the incident, in which six people were killed. The Francis Scott Key Bridge fell on March 26 after it was struck by a large container ship called the Dali. Federal agents have been present at the site since, the sources said. In a statement on Monday, a spokesperson for the Department of Justice (DoJ) said the "FBI is present aboard the cargo ship Dali conducting court authorized law enforcement activity". 'A game of Jenga': Inside the perilous Baltimore bridge clean-up No further information will be shared publicly on the investigation at this time, the spokesperson said. Erek Barron, the US Attorney in Maryland who is aiding in the FBI investigation, said his office would not comment on the existence of a probe. But he said "the public should know, whether it's gun violence, civil rights abuse, financial fraud, or any other threat to public safety or property, we will seek accountability for anyone who may be responsible". The FBI investigation is separate from an ongoing probe by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68819580

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Though it’s not the most commonly-used gaming engine anymore, RPG Maker hasn’t so much left an impact on the gaming industry as it has a crater—and that’s especially true when looking at how clever developers have used it to contribute to the horror genre. Spawning numerous YouTube Let’s Plays, fan animations, reboots, and hefty followings; horror games developed with this user-friendly engine show that even 32-Bit sprites and environments can be downright shiver-inducing. And with Halloween right around the corner, now’s the best time for some retro-style thrills and chills. Below are 7 of our favorite RPG Maker horror games that are perfect for spooky season, or any time of year that you're looking to play something a little bit darker. Want body horror that’ll make you squirm in your seat? We've got you covered. Craving something that’ll mess with your mind and make you jump at shadows? There’s something on the list for you. Just keep in mind that many of these games do deal with mature subject matter, so we strongly advise checking trigger warnings before playing if you might be negatively impacted. You've been warned! Link: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-rpg-maker-horror-games