Month: December 2024

As part of Rust’s promised monthly updates throughout 2022, the survival game will be adding a new rail network and a series of ziplines on April 7. While the initial update is only adding the railway tracks, with the actual trains to come later, the ziplines will be fully functional, added alongside the powerlines that already span the map.

The rail update is just the first part of Rust’s plans for a fully procedural rail network, adding railway tracks to any map size 4250 or larger. The tracks should appear in a singular loop that traverses the island, but developer Facepunch has asked players to look out for and report “any weird looking areas you might encounter.” In a press release, the developer has said that players can expect “drivable above-ground trains” to arrive in game “in the near future.”

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Fortnite 17.50 patch notes are here, and it’s clear we’re in the endgame now. This is the final update of Season 7 and will carry players through the final two weeks of the season. It’s a wide-ranging patch that affects battle royale, creative, and more. Let’s get into everything that’s new in the Fortnite 17.50 update.

Wild Weeks – Week 3

Back for another week starting this Thursday is Wild Weeks, this time focusing on alien and Io tech weapons. Related Legendary Quests will have players doing damage with these likely outgoing weapons, and players will enjoy increased drop rates for all alien and IO tech weapons.

Drop rates will improve so much, in fact, that IO chests found at dish stations will now guarantee at least one weapon drop from this category, while they’ll also spawn more often in regular chests.

Playlist Discovery Update

Also new in the 17.50 update is an overhaul to the game’s playlist menu. Players will still find all the Epic originals, like battle royale, Team Rumble, and Impostors, but now a Netflixian virtual library seeks to better highlight the best creative mode content in the game.

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Amazon is currently slashing prices on a variety of Sony speakers, headsets, earbuds, and other audio products. Many products are down to their lowest-ever prices, with some getting discounts over $400. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home theater or want a nice Bluetooth speaker for your smartphone, there are a ton of great deals to consider.

One of our favorite discounts is for the Sony WH-1000XM5, which is now just $328 (down from $400). That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen for the noise-canceling headphones. Featuring eight microphones and two processors for incredible sound dampening, they’re an ideal companion for long flights or audiophiles who want to block out all distractions. The discount applies to the black, blue, and silver models, so you should have no problem finding one that fits your style.

To save a bit of cash, you can instead opt for the older WH-1000XM4, which is just $248 (down from $348). The XM4 design isn’t quite as sleek as the XM5 design, but they’re still great at muting nearby sound and are highly customizable thanks to the mobile companion app. This discount is available on the black, blue, and silver …

The LG C3 Series OLED 4K Smart TV is one of the best TVs for gaming, thanks to its gorgeous display, blistering fast refresh rate, and four HDMI 2.1 ports (allowing you to connect all your consoles with ease). Right now, the LG C3 is down to its lowest price ever, making this a great time to upgrade your game room.

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According to a report from IndieWire, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Paul Thomas Anderson have come together for an “emergency call” to address the recent layoffs at Turner Classic Movies in an emergency call with Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav.

The leadership team at TCM underwent significant cuts, including the dismissal of Pola Changnon, Charles Tabesh, Dexter Fedor, Genevieve McGillicuddy, and Anne Wilson. These individuals held crucial roles in curating lineups, creating original shows and documentaries, and shooting intros and outros for the network.

IndieWire further reports that Scorsese, known for his deep love of classic cinema, has often had TCM playing in the background while working on his films. Spielberg and Anderson have also actively participated in TCM events, such as film festivals and documentaries. Notable figures such as Mel Brooks, Francis Ford Coppola, Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader, and Patton Oswalt are among the passionate fans of TCM. Ben Mankiewicz, the network’s host, is highly respected for his extensive knowledge of Hollywood’s golden age.

TCM has made significant contributions …