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The Awakening DLC was originally announced 3 months ago, meaning that PS3 users have been waiting a long time to hear the good news. Prior to the announcement of Awakening, though, Activision revealed a brand new microtransaction system for Black Ops 3, which allows gamers to purchase gear instead of earning it through gameplay. While not everyone may like the direction this points the series into, it probably made the idea of bringing the additional content to PS3 much more attractive to the publisher....

As seen in the tweet below from the official Twitter account for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, those anticipating Nuketown being added to the game are given a short teaser indicating the map’s Russian-styled design elements, with there being a refreshed look at the area’s iconic sign, propagandistic art reminiscent of the Soviet-era, and more. And for those wondering what the Russian phrase above Nuketown’s PS4 release date translates to, it’s Activision and Treyarch’s way of saying, “Welcome back,” to fans of the map....

On June 4, Starbucks announced that it would donate $1 million to “organizations promoting racial equity and more inclusive and just communities,” among other initiatives. But now, Starbucks employees have been told that due to “agitators who misconstrue the fundamental principles” of the Black Lives Matter movement and sometimes “intentionally repurpose them to amplify divisiveness,” they cannot wear items supporting the movement. For those looking to support local coffee shops amid the Starbucks backlash, below is a list of black-owned coffee shops and cafes across the U....

RELATED: Black Panther Wakanda Forever: Things That Don’t Make Sense Boseman was that movie and franchise, but thankfully there are plenty of other familiar faces to grace the screen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. There are also some new characters as well such as the movie’s villain, Namor. Who stands out among the crowd? Let’s get to some spoilers and find out. Warning! Spoilers ahead. 8 Agent Ross Agent Ross deserves a small nod in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever even though his role was smaller than in the first movie....

The 15-year-old high school sophomore, whose full name has not been released, was put in the Oakland County, Michigan, facility in May after her caseworker learned she’d gone to sleep, instead of doing her schoolwork, following the teen’s check-in by phone, according to ProPublica’s report. After discovering what had happened, the caseworker filed a violation of probation. The teen, referred to as Grace in the report, had been on probation since April following a fight with her mother last November and after being charged with larceny when she was allegedly caught on a surveillance camera stealing a student’s cellphone from a backpack on the school campus....

So don’t expect to see Trevor van Riemsdyk in the roster for Wednesday’s Game 6 of the Western Conference finals. Coverage on NBC Sports Network, CBC and TVA begins at 8 p.m. ET. MORE: No holding back for Blackhawks | In survival mode | Series images | Video highlights That’s the word from Chicago, where questions are flying about one-third of the Blackhawks’ defense corps. David Rundblad, Kyle Cumiskey and Kimmo Timonen have been found wanting in the series against the Anaheim Ducks....

There are two main conditions that can cause you to experience bladder problems with endometriosis. You may have bladder endometriosis (the endometrial tissue grows in or on the bladder), or you may have painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis). Bladder Endometriosis The endometrial tissue that grows outside the uterus is described as implants. In rare cases, implants can grow in the bladder or on its surface. This is called bladder endometriosis....

An original manga from 1993 and later completed in 2012, Blade of the Immortal tells the story of Manji, a rounin who’s been cursed with immortality. Also known as the 100-man killer, he wanders Japan with the burden of his sister’s death as well as other innocents on his shoulders. To atone for his past crimes, he makes a vow to kill 1,000 evil men to make up for the 100 he had killed prior....

It’s very limited – in line with what you’d get from a standalone free VPN – but it may be enough if you simply want protection on public Wi-Fi or for anonymity when visiting a particular website. What do you get for free? If you already have Bitdefender Total Security already installed, it’s a simple case of clicking the ‘Install VPN’ button in the dashboard. Once that’s done, the button changes to Open VPN which brings up a new window with a connect button....

Even after the emergence and popularity of color, black and white photography has continued to be highly prized well into the digital age. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll touch on why black and white photography is important and discuss how to effectively shoot in black and white. We’ll also share tips and tricks to help you create stunning black and white images. Why Black and White Photography Is Important Black and white photography has a long tradition of masterful practitioners who’ve become legendary in their respective genres long before the dominance of color photography as the go-to format....

RELATED: Black Desert Online: 10 Things New Players Need To Know The Dark Knight is a part of one of the main factions: Vedir. Its members call themselves the children of Sylvia, the goddess that created them. They follow the moon and therefore oppose the sun and its followers: the Ganelle. Dark Knights fight with the Kriegsmesser, a ludicrously large knife, and magic. On the battlefield, they switch between stabbing and slashing with the Kriegsmesser up close and using magical spells from a distance....

Since the reveal of the mode, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 fans have been doing their own investigation into how many players Blackout will feature. One Twitter user counted all the dots on the overview of the Blackout map and estimated that there are 140 dots depicted overall, suggesting that the game mode will support 140 players. But the map in the trailer may have been a misnomer, as Treyarch itself says that it hasn’t settled on a number just yet....

In a follow up to the initial Zombies reveal and information, Activision published a blog post detailing even more about Zombies. It wasn’t just the classic additions returning either, as new features or additions were explained in the post. One of the new additions for Black Ops Cold War Zombies includes a new perk. Black Ops Cold War is changing up how Zombies works The first part of the Zombies mode that was detailed in the post were the perks coming to Black Ops Cold War Zombies at launch....

The statement seems rather odd for a man who played movie incarnations of African American icons such as Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Thurgood Marshall, however, that being the case only underlines how deep Marvel superheroes have become ingrained in modern pop culture. Coincidentally, it’s that very status that the #RecastT’Challa movement argued called for a different strategy, and the way Wakanda Forever outlines the MCU’s future plans for Black Panther may have just proved their point to some extent....

For those who aren’t familiar, there are many interpretations of the story, but in some Baba Yaga is believed to be a witch who lives in the woods. Sometimes the ones who seek her are rewarded with help, and sometimes they are devoured. Respect, love, preparedness, and a pure heart were said to be the keys to a successful interaction with Baba Yaga. Blacktail plays to this piece of the lore perfectly with its good and evil paths throughout the story....

Tabletop role-playing games set in this genre are surprisingly plentiful, but the two most popular and accomplished settings have undeniably been Shadowrun and Cyberpunk. Each spawned game adaptations of their bleak, futuristic worlds – with the Shadowrun Trilogy having its roots as a crowdfunded project on Kickstarter. This time, Free League Publishing and Alcon Entertainment have utilized the crowdfunding platform to bring Blade Runner to the fold as an official tabletop role-playing game....

BitLife: Fatal Fashionista Challenge The first step toward completing this challenge is to be born as a female in Italy. This is an extremely easy task to resolve, as players must simply fulfill the requirements indicated in the instruction during character creation. It is recommended that fans of life sim video games use a character with a high Smarts stat for the Fatal Fashionista Challenge, though, and it may take several attempts to create one....

BitLife: Polymath Challenge Walkthrough The first step toward completing the Polymath Challenge is to create a character that is well-suited for this task. More specifically, the character should have at least 70% Health, Happiness, Smarts, and Looks and be born with the Music special talent. While it is certainly possible to finish this BitLife challenge with a character that does not hit these initial targets, starting with a strong foundation does make things a bit easier....

The latest Pacific footballfish to be washed ashore in the state was spotted near Encinitas last Friday, according to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. A surfer found the strange fish dead on Swami’s Beach and alerted lifeguards, who then notified scientists. Scripps scientist Ben Frable then collected the unusual animal for research and preservation purposes. The ghoulish fish is black, almost spherical in shape and has razor-sharp teeth. Its skin is covered in little spines and it also has a strange appendage protruding from its head with multiple branches—a bioluminescent lure used to attract prey in the inky blackness of the deep ocean....