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To give players some mercy, developers began to implement checkpoints, where dying in a level would just set them back part of the way. Some of these ended up becoming game features in themselves: markers that the player had to hit to activate in order to avoid getting set back. And eventually, some of these checkpoints became iconic in their own right. 6 Check Points – Outrun The term ‘checkpoint’ comes from checkpoint racing, where cars have to reach each point and then hit the Finish Line to qualify....

Final Fantasyis highly renowned for creating some of the most iconic video game villains to date, with Sephiroth earning the title of most popular. Though most of the villains in the series are men, there are countless female antagonists that outshine them. 10 Fuu – Final Fantasy 8 Fuu, alongside Seifer and Raijin, is a member of the Disciplinary Committee at Balamb Garden. Her role in Final Fantasy 8 presents her as nothing more than a bully, but her relationship with Seifer resulted in her becoming a villain....

Movie lovers could enjoy some of the greatest sci-fi worlds in movies while going on journeys with warriors, wizards, and heroes of all types. While some of these planets were inspired by Earth, viewers also had a chance to get to know completely new and magical planets with unique environments, monsters, and futuristic technological capabilities. 7 Ego - Guardians Of The Galaxy Ego is the Living Planet in MCU’s Guardians of the Galaxy....

Snowmen perfectly encapsulate winter, Christmas, and the festive season. These frosty friends are great companions for those that want to start getting into the Christmas spirit, with the famous “Do You Want To Build A Snowman” song from Disney’s Frozen. Here are some of the most iconic snowmen in video games. 7 Snowman Mount From Final Fantasy 14 The Final Fantasy universe is home to many mystical and wondrous beings, like flying Moogle cats, iconic chocobos, and even sentient snowmen!...

RELATED: The Best Shadow The Hedgehog Games Some iconic video game characters have amnesia, and their determination to discover who they were, and are, makes them better characters. As the game goes on, the mystery behind who they unravel, and sometimes it’s better to forget the truth, or otherwise not. 8 Shadow The Hedgehog (Sonic The Hedgehog) Shadow gives the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise a fresh and new sharp edge....

Nowhere is this more present than in management games, where one wrong move early on can cause a snowball effect that leads to frantic split-second choices later in the game. A lot of the stressful experiences that come with management games are more a result of the player than the game itself, often amplifying the feelings of frustration. 10 Cities: Skylines - Stress Through Complexity Cities: Skylines is one of the most complex management games available, and that depth of gameplay can often lead to some frustrating results....

These figures were recorded prior to ISL 7, and Spanish coaches dominate the list. Mumbai City FC head coach Sergio Lobera, who spent three fruitful years at FC Goa, came in at second place. Lobera had a PPM of 1.75 from his 56 games in the ISL. He is followed by fellow Spaniard Antonio López Habas, who manages ATK Mohun Bagan. Habas led ATK to two ISL titles (including the inaugural edition in 2014) in two separate stints and has coached a record 67 games in ISL with a PPM of 1....

In a post shared on Mumsnet earlier in December, under the username Santaslittlehelper83, the new mom wrote that, since her second child was born four months ago, her mother-in-law, who has a history of controlling and manipulative behavior, has been bringing over unwanted gifts and won’t stop, even after being told so. A survey by the Mother-in-law Project shows that three-quarters of mothers-in-law say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their relationship with their daughter-in-law, and only 5 percent are dissatisfied or very dissatisfied....

Here we look at some great Mother’s Day deals for clothing, jewelry, beauty and makeup available online including from Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Bergdorf Goodman. Clothing Banana Republic is offering up to 60 percent off on a selection of items for Mother’s Day, including this chunky T-strap sandal, available in leather or suede material, for $51 (reduced from $128) and this suede bucket bag for $74 (reduced from $148, a 50 percent discount)....

Just nine points separate the world champion, Alex Rins, Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi after the first four races of the 2019 season, but it is Jorge Lorenzo who has the most formidable record in France. He and other Spanish riders have dominated at the Le Mans circuit in recent years, with Marquez coming out on top in 2018. Rossi, meanwhile, is looking to set a new record in qualifying....

Members of the Mars Hill Charity Riders Biker Group lined up to quench their thirst in the front yard of the family home in southside Indianapolis. Video of the event has since garnered four million views and over 200,000 shares. Yohinnest Herrod said his son, Prince, had set up the impromptu drink stand after sharing his ambitions to own a fresh fruit lemonade truck. “My son told me that he would like to own his own fresh fruit lemonade truck....

Early screens and trailers of MotorStorm Apocalypse showed racers taking to the streets of a city ravaged by a major natural disaster. Previous titles in the series sometimes placed racers in situations where they had to navigate their vehicles across spectacular jumps, and these new screens prove that Apocalypse doesn’t stray from this formula. The “Skyline” track places racers on the tops of skyscrapers and some of them are in the process of toppling over as gamers race across them....

RELATED: Best RPGs You Can Only Play On Mobile Undertaking such an in-game endeavor requires more finesse when picking the faction. Because similar to medieval history, some kingdoms are better or more fortunate than others when it comes to territory, resources, or soldiers. Knowing what’s what when it comes to banners ought to be the first step on the way to lordship in Bannerlord. 8 Sturgia Faction leader: Prince Raganvad Based on: Vikings Strength: Scouting and attrition Weakness: Weak units...

Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlords is the long-awaited follow-up to Warband, the first game in the series, and it involves both one-on-one combat as well as army warfare. Players can take on the role of a medieval soldier, focusing on infantry, ranged, or cavalry…and apparently there isn’t an age limit for joining this medieval army. RELATED: Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord Gameplay Trailer Released As Bannerlords players have established, it’s quite easy to get the hidden “baby” player character....

“The seven-day high-altitude endurance mountain biking will cover 500 km with an elevation gain of 12,500 metres,” Mohit Sood, president of the Himalayan Adventure Sports and Tourism Promotion Association (HASTPA), the local club organising the event, told IANS. The route for the 10th year is special. “It’s been a long and an absolutely new route. We will be climbing the mighty Jalori Pass twice and will be conducting the race on 90 percent off-road sections....

Introduced in honor of National Hot Sauce Day (January 22), the Baja Blast Hot Sauce is made in partnership with the Texas-based sauce shop iBurn. Customers can now enjoy the Taco Bell-exclusive Baja Blast flavors in the new Baja Blast Hot sauce, but there’s a catch. The new Mountain Dew Baja Blast Hot sauce will not be introduced to the market and will only be available to a few limited customers through new sweepstakes running on the brand’s social media pages....

A statement posted to Pepperdine University’s Emergency Information page said Pepperdine Public Safety officers found the dog’s remains on Monday, and they have been removed. The mountain lion snatched the pet dog from the backyard of a university staffer living in the faculty/staff condos, the university said. Pepperdine University said they contacted both the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Los Angeles County Police after the incident....

The Lobos, who had considerable momentum heading into the NCAA Tournament before being bounced as a No. 3 seed in the round of 64 vs. Harvard, also have the league's preseason player of the year in Kendall Williams and a fellow first-teamer in big man Alex Kirk, a participant in the World University Games this past summer. Preseason first-team All-Mountain West (Six honorees because of a tie in balloting; 2012-13 stats in parenthesis)...

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear previously described the debris left behind by the tornadoes as a “mountain of waste,” and drone videos showed dozens of flattened homes and buildings following the storm. Several tornadoes ripped through Kentucky over the past weekend, leaving over 70 dead and dozens of others unaccounted for. Dr. Erin Haynes, deputy director of the University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (CARES), made similar comments while speaking with Newsweek....

The Seagulls matched United for large periods at Old Trafford as the hosts struggled to create clear-cut openings, barring Mat Ryan’s excellent double save from Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba at the end of the first half. Burnley 5/1 to beat Arsenal When the deadlock was broken midway through the second period it was done so with more than a healthy slice of fortune as Ashley Young’s shot from 20 yards deflected wickedly off Lewis Dunk, looping up over Ryan and into the top-right corner....