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Ranking Batman Arkham Trilogy Games

Since its beginning in 2016, the Batman Arkham games have been noted as the best superhero game. In 2023, this statement does not falter. In honor of the Batman Arkham Trilogy Switch release, why don’t we reflect on the games themselves and remember what about them and put them on the map?

Asylum

Each of these games is memorable in its own way, with Asylum standing out as the first in the trilogy. This game begins the series with a two-button setup, which was uncommon at the time of its release. Allowing users to go on the offensive with the attack button and counter-enemy moves with the counter button.

While this game is at the bottom of the list, it is a timeless classic that never disappoints. It is the ideal setup for the rest of the story and leaves the audience wanting more as the plot draws you into Gotham's dark city.

Origins

Batman: Arkham Origins, a prequel developed by WB Games Montreal rather than Rocksteady, isn't directly related to the Arkham trilogy, but it was released just in time to fill the three-year void between Arkham City and Arkham Knight. This allowed Rocksteady to put their full time into creating Arkham Knight. This allows for some differences from the other games.

While this game was hated at the time as many said it doesn’t bring anything else to the franchise, Arkham Origins brings an amazing cityscape and a much-needed backstory for fans of the games.

City

Arkham City has commonly been known as one of the best superhero sequels of all time, and it lives up to that name. Whether it’s the narrative or the ability to explore Gotham City unlike Asylum, this game makes its mark in the trilogy.

Arkham City is the ideal kind of sequel—one that thrives as a stand-alone game within the franchise while simultaneously building on the strengths of the preceding entry. It's an exciting experience from start to finish thanks to that, as well as the outstanding gameplay, breathtaking graphics, and captivating plot.

Knight

Being the last installment in the highly anticipated video game series, Batman: Arkham Knight was under a lot of pressure to be successful. However, the game manages to create a heartfelt and satisfying ending that leaves players experiencing every emotion possible. With new gadgets and the return of the series' iconic combat system, the gameplay is the most refined to date. The Batmobile, which has a very dynamic range of mobility and assault power, is also introduced in the title. This game marks a perfect ending to a perfect series.

Throughout the years, incoming superhero fans of all ages have welcomed the Batman: Arkham series as one of the greats. There is no doubt that this will remain unchanged as time goes on. Make sure to grab your copy of the trilogy on the Nintendo Switch!

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Coco Gauff: Dreamer to Winner

Although Coco Guaff is best known for her current career as a 19-year-old tennis player with six WTA Tour singles titles, she once was a child with a dream of making it big. Her triumph in this dream is demonstrated by her numerous awards and victories, but her story also serves as motivation to go after your passions.

Cori 'Coco' Gauff was born on March 13, 2004, in Delray Beach, Florida, as the third child of Candi and Corey Gauff. Gauff was raised in Atlanta, despite spending her early years in Delray Beach. She began playing tennis at the age of six, following in the footsteps of her parents, both of whom were college athletes.

In her early career, Gauff started working with Gerard Loglo at the New Generation Tennis Academy when she was eight years old. Shortly after moving back to Delray Beach, Gauff's parents quit their jobs to devote their full attention to training their daughter as her talent developed. Her mother, Candi Odom, homeschooled until the age of ten when she began training at the Mouratoglou Academy in France.

Gauff was ranked as the world's top junior player. She reached the semifinals of the Les Petits As tournament when she was 12 years old and began playing on the ITF Junior Circuit at the age of 13 while quickly advancing to high-level tournaments. She also made her junior Grand Slam debut at the US Open, reaching the final and becoming the tournament's youngest finalist in history. Gauff had a disappointing performance at the Australian Open after starting the year with a semifinal appearance. She then recovered at the French Open, winning her first junior Grand Slam title without dropping a set.

Gauff, along with Alexa Noel and Connie Ma, represented the United States at the Junior Fed Cup in September 2018. The team advanced to the championship game against Ukraine. Gauff and Noel won the Junior Fed Cup by defeating Lyubov Kostenko and Dasha Lopatetskaya 11-9 in a match tiebreak after Gauff won her singles rubber and Noel lost hers. Gauff finished the year by winning another Grade A singles title at the Orange Bowl. She ended the season ranked second in the world, behind Clara Burel.

Coco Gauff went on to win six WTA Tour singles titles and eight doubles titles, including a Major at the 2023 US Open. Gauff is currently ranked third in the world in singles and first in doubles by the Women's Tennis Association.

This is only the beginning of all that she has accomplished in her short but sweet career. As Coco Guaff continues to make a mark on the court or anything else she may do in life, fans will be watching from the side in support.

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The NFL: Taking a Knee

As stated on the White House’s official website, “The First Amendment provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” This phrase becomes interesting when looking at our world today.

Taking a knee, also known as taking the knee, is a symbolic act of protest against racism in which a person kneels on one knee instead of standing during an anthem or other similar event. American football player Colin Kaepernick started it on September 1, 2016, as a form of protest against the lack of attention given to racial injustice and police brutality in the country. This one knee, started a movement throughout the world. A peaceful moment Kaepernick used to show the world his stance and use his platform for more than football. In 2017, then-President Donald Trump called for Kaepernick to be fired for kneeling. The President of a country with it’s founding rule being freedom of speech, calling to end a young man career based on his right. This movement wasn’t settled as Kaepernick left the NFL, many people continued doing this to show support for the cause that Kaepernick gave his career for.

The NFL and many fans were not in support of this, as they stated it was ‘un-American’ to do. In reality, wouldn’t this be exactly was the United States was meant to be built on? As the years pass, the idea of what can truly be called a country with freedom of speech begins to get blurred.

As the Isreal-Palestine conflict countines, the NFL encourages their players to take a knee in support. Yes, the exact same thing that Kaepernick got berated for. The NFL also didn’t make any mention of Palestine and their high death toll, just in support of Isreal. Now we see how backwards this is right? The NFL, President Trump and fans didn’t agree with Kaepernick so his kneeling wasn’t okay, yet when they decide it’s something they support then it is okay?

Even years after the original knee, it seems the NFL didn’t understand the message and what it was truly supposed to mean. The NFL changes the narrative to fit a corporations image rather than letting the players, who they would have nothing without, speak or act freely. Will they receive any actual revenue loss even if this became main news? No, yet we will never be free in a world surrounded by corporations who make the rules for us.

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Top 5 Mario Kart Characters to Play As

For many years, Mario Kart has been a popular game in the video game industry. Even 31 years after its initial release on August 27, 1992, Mario Kart fans wonder: who is the best character? While not many will agree, this is my top 5 Mario Kart 8 Characters ranked!

5. Rosalina

Rosalina’s exceptional speed, handling, and defense are valuable stats that give her the fifth spot. Unlike other medium-weight characters, Rosalina can handle more of a knock back and take hits from other characters as the princess of resiliency she is.

Rosalina and Link are similar in stats; however, Rosalina takes the spot due to her ability to take hits.

4. Luigi

Luigi’s competitive spirit shines through in this game as he glares at opposing players. Although Luigi isn't the greatest character in Mario Kart 8, his flexibility and dependability make him a valuable asset in any kind of racing scenario. This is what lands him in the fourth spot.

Along with Luigi's handling stats of 3.75 giving him a slight advantage, his charm and playability as a character rely on his ability to maneuver through any track since his stats are standard, shielding him from disadvantages in other areas when racing.

3. Yoshi

Yoshi, everyone's favorite dinosaur, is a formidable competitor on the track. Though he is a classic character with average stats, he still steals the show on every racetrack he races on because of his intense focus on traction, acceleration, and handling.

Yoshi is also customizable, offering an extensive color selection!

2. Dry Bowser

While players search for a main, many are drawn to play Dry Bowser due to his character design, even if they are unaware of his speed on the racetrack. Fortunately, they chose a fantastic character. Dry Bowser's weight difference offers him a significant advantage on the track compared to Bowser.

His handling and traction can be a source of difficulty for a novice player. Enjoy watching Dry Bowser fly past your opponents at a remarkable speed once you've gotten used to it.

1. Wario

Wario is a timeless character within the world of Mario. He also makes his mark in Mario Kart 8 as his speed and traction put the others to shame on the track. There are very few characters who can stay near Wario at the front of the pack if he can continue to run at his top speeds without getting struck.

After years of experience in the Mario Circuit, Wario earns himself the top place.

Mario Kart 8 holds the room in many people's hearts as a continuation of the hit game, and I have a feeling that isn't going away soon. Happy racing!

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How to watch Kansas City Chiefs: NFL Streaming

Where can fans go to watch their favorite players play in the NFL in 2023–2024? Particularly, Chiefs supporters, as their team rides on an 8–4 win ratio as they enjoy one of their greatest seasons. This is the right place for that, regardless of whether you just cut your cable or are a new fan unsure of where to watch. 

Chiefs games are available for viewing on FuboTV, which is available with a subscription, or through the NFL paid add-on, which is available with multiple streaming services and cable providers, such as Dish TV, Direct TV, Peacock, Hulu, YouTube TV, and Paramount+. 

If the upcoming game is all you are interested in, a free trial of FuboTV is available. 

If cable is still an option for you, The Chiefs' Week 13 through Week 18 games will all be aired on the NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, NBC, or CBS.   

The upcoming Chiefs VS Bills game will be shown on CBS on December 10th, 2023 at 3:25 for Sunday Football.

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A Guide to Persona 5 Royal Confidant Requirments

Persona 5 Royal saw an additional semester and the return of the Phantom Thieves following its initial release on September 15, 2016. Here is your guide to Persona 5 Royal in case you need to review anything you missed or are having trouble understanding even years after the game's October 31, 2017, release.

It's always a good idea to review before diving into the additional characters and confident rank requirements! In Persona 5, you take on the role of a teenage kid who was wrongfully accused of a crime and serves out his probation in Shibuya, Japan by living in a cafe's attic under the owner's care. As the game progresses, players come across characters who have also been harmed by sinister adults, which opens up a method for forcing them to confess their wrongdoings. With a runtime of 110 hours, this synopsis hardly covers the entire game, but it does cover the main idea.

Confidant Requirments

In Persona 5 Royal, to enjoy the extra semester there must be certain confidant ranks reached to obtain the true ending. Two new characters, Kasumi Yoshizawa and Takuto Maruki, and one returner, our favorite detective, Goro Akechi.

Goro Akechi

This edition of Persona 5 includes the chance to hang out with Akechi, unlike the original game. To receive the true ending, players must:

Raise Akechi's Confidant rank to 8 before November 17

Remain loyal to your friends during the rank 7 hangout

Don't worry if you end up stuck at rank 6; most players will experience this until November. You can find him in Kichijoji outside the Penguin Sniper Lounge. Typically, this will continue until rank 6, when he will be located at a Cafe Leblanc booth. Usually, Akechi is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Kasumi Yoshizawa

Kasumi is a new addition to the cast in Persona 5 Royal, and with this comes her rank requirement:

Raise Kasumi’s Confidant rank to 5 before the end of the year.

Despite how straightforward this may sound, Kasumi is more busy than any other character in the game when it comes to her schedule. To reduce the possibility of running out of time, it is best to hang out with her every chance you get. During the day, she can be found in Kochijoji, and until the third semester, her rank remains locked at 5.

Takuto Maruki

Another new addition to the cast is Maruki, the school counselor brought in due to Kamoshida. His rank requirement is:

Reach Maruki’s Confidant rank 9 before mid-November

To access the third semester, Maruki's confident rank is necessary. After school, you can find him outside the nurse's office. Although there are more opportunities for sessions with Maruki, it is also advised to hang out with him whenever he is free due to the long period in which he is unavailable.

As Persona 5 Royal introduces new personas, a brand-new palace, and an emotional rollercoaster for every player, the game's allure never fades. Remember to have fun exploring and getting to know the new (and original) characters in the new edition. Just remember to raise those confidant ranks and get to work in the metaverse!

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J-Dub & SGA Lead Thunder to Victory over Suns

The Oklahoma City Thunder had another fantastic game on Sunday night, defeating the Phoenix Suns 111-99 in the fourth quarter.

Taking the lead with 35 points scored, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spends another game showcasing his talent on the court.

With 31 points, Jalen Williams trailed closely behind and kept demonstrating why he is a valuable team member as he gains confidence on the court. Regarding Dub, SGA remarked, "He was himself." "Once he gets comfortable, we'll see him continue to improve and enter that mode more frequently."

Besides Josh Giddey, who finished with 10 points and 10 assists, rookie Chet Holmgren added 18 more points. Despite being outrebounded 52–33, the Thunder defeated Phoenix 31–13 in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

Together, Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams made 24 out of 38 shots (63%) with the rest of the team making 49%. The Suns shot 38%, making 2 of 21 shots in the fourth quarter.

Kevin Durant led the Suns with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and an 11-for-11 shooting percentage. Drew Eubanks scored fifteen points, and Bradley Beal finished with fifteen points and eight rebounds. The Suns dropped to 4-6 while playing without guard Devin Booker and backup Eric Gordon. Gordon was out with a sore shoulder, and Booker was out with a sprained left ankle.

As the season continues, the OKC Thunder highlights why they truly are a team to be reckoned with this year.

The OKC Thunder will host San Antonio tonight in an NBA In-Season Tournament while the Suns host Minnesota tomorrow night.