Councillors on Southwark Councils planning committee narrowly agreed to back the so-called Borough Triangle scheme, drawn-up for Berkeley, last night (26 March) after an almost four hour-long discussion, admitting no that 'theres not such thing as the perfect plan'.Opponents of the high-rise redevelopment of the site protested outside while the application was decided, voicing concerns over density, massing and the number of social homes on offer. More than 400 objections were lodged against the application.Maccreanor Lavingtons scheme proposes four brick-clad towers between 10 and 44 storeys high, together delivering 892 homes, of which 157, or 17 per cent, are earmarked as affordable and social. By habitable room, the proposal is 35 per cent affordable and social.AdvertisementTenures for the affordable and social homes will include mostly family sized units, planning documents say. A majority of the units for the private market include one and two-bed studios.Smaller traders at Mercato Metropolitan, the pop-up food and drink venue that currently operates on the site, will be offered units in a dedicated market space once complete, according to Southwark Councils planning report. However, other operators will be relocated elsewhere by Berkeley.The consented scheme also includes proposals for a Latin community centre and at least 1,780 m of public open space.Borough Triangle is a triangular site that faces Southwark Crown Court and is bounded by Borough Road and Newington Causeway. One building that features on the draft list for locally listed buildings would be maintained, while another would be partially retained.However, local architect Benedict OLooney was among those raising concerns over the loss of the Institute of Optometry building and the size of the largest tower as part of Southwark Conservation Area Advisory Group.AdvertisementHe argued in a letter to Southwark Council: The proposed demolition oftheInstituteofOptometry is unfortunate and unacceptable [...] It is one ofthe last remnantsof the late Georgian terrace that characterised Newington Causeway when it was improved 200 years ago [...] Why throw these historic buildings away?Maccreanor Lavington originally submitted plans for the site in late 2022 for 838 homes across five buildings, including towers standing 46 and 42 storeys tall. That scheme also included 35 per cent affordable and social homes.However, that application was withdrawn and the architects redesigned the scheme to accommodate second staircases. Berkeley also acquired the Institute of Optometry building next door, enlarging the application site, since the 2022 planning application.The approved plans are the latest in a string of proposals for the triangular plot.In 2014, Stephen Marshall Architects submitted plans for a pair of towers standing at 40 and 32 storeys on the site. The plans, which included other blocks between four and 12 storeys, would have created 576 homes as well as new headquarters for developer Peabody.The scheme was withdrawn in 2016 and Squire & Partners subsequently drew up a masterplan for 600-700 homes on the site. Peabody consulted on the early Squires plans in 2017 but the site was subsequently sold to Berkeley in 2020.Site view:

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You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereMarvel Rivals is about to release a stunning array of crossover skins and the much-anticipated Galactas Cosmic Adventure Easter Egg reveal, which will drop in the coming days. The MCU Moon Knight and Vampire Black Panther skins have sparked discussion among players, with indications of unexpected collaborations that might connect Marvels legendary lineup with new, genre-bending designs.Meanwhile, fans are also looking for hints in the Easter Egg revelation related to Galactas Cosmic Adventure, which will be available only to those who complete the events challenges before April 4. It is promised as a hidden twist surprise, spurring speculation about a possible wild Venom emote set to unlock on April 1.Amidst the excitement, a new Orange Venom skin, inspired by the iconic Hyper Venom from Marvel vs Capcom, is quietly slipping into the forefront, ready to launch shortly, according to the latest announcement by NetEase.Marvel Rivals releases Hyper Orange Venom skin and Pick Up Bundle with free rewardsMarvel Rivals released patch notes for its upcoming March 27 update recently which included a Pick Up Bundle under the new content section, which sparked speculation among players about a cheaper method to get skins. However, now those speculations have been put to rest as NetEase has released a trailer for the upcoming Pick Up Bundle that brings a free Hyper Orange Venom costume that players can unlock for free alongside more rewards.Players can grab free Orange Venom Skin and a Costume Coin from the Pick Up Bundle. Image by VideoGamer.The bundle will be available from March 27, 7 PM PDT, and upon claiming it, you will instantly unlock the Hyper Orange Venom skin. Furthermore, for every three matches played in Quick Play or Competitive, youll unlock a free reward on the bundle, which features Chrono Tokens, a Spray, a Nameplate, and a Costume Coin. As you keep playing the matches, youll unlock these rewards progressively.But thats not all the Costume Coin enables you to grab a free Costume Bundle from a new Exchange Store which will feature some cosmetic bundles currently in the Marvel Rivals Store for no cost. Thats right, youll be able to claim your favorite skin bundle from the shop for absolutely free.While the mystery around the Easter Egg on Galactas Cosmic Adventure remains, the free Venom skin has thus convinced players it is indeed the emote theyre thinking about, even if its wild enough for NetEase to introduce it in Marvel Rivals.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereValves brilliant Steam Deck is an amazing tool for handheld PC gaming. While other gaming handhelds like the ROG Ally are also fantastic options, their Windows operating system is far more clunky to use.With Valve now opening SteamOS to third-party companies, devices like the Lenovo Legion GO are able to offer Windows-less versions of their devices. For HP executive Josephine Tan, this is the way forward for all PC gaming handhelds.HPs Steam Deck clone will run SteamOSIn a since-removed interview with XDA developers, archived here, Tan explained that the clunky nature of Windows 10 and 11 turned HP away from making its own handheld for gamers.If I dont like it, I dont know how to do a product for it, the executive said.With SteamOS offering a very simple setup for users who just want to play games, HP is now finally looking to jump into the fray with its own handheld. However, if it releases, the company needs to use Valves operating system instead of Windows.When asked if HP would be interested in making a gaming handheld running on Valves operating system, Tan responded with a simple yes.While the Steam Deck is nowhere near as successful as, say, a Nintendo Switch, the handheld has sent waves through the hardware industry. Before now, Windows was always the OS of choice for PC handhelds like the GPD Win, but the Microsoft lead is ever-so-slightly slimming due to Valves Linux dedication.As Proton compatibility improves and companies like Ubisoft specifically target the Deck for new games, theres a long life ahead for the system. But, even better, theres an even longer life ahead for SteamOS.For more Steam Deck news, read about the reason why Valve wont be releasing constant revisions for the device.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Video: Advanced Suspension Armature By BuyingZebra on March 27, 2025 Video Discover how BuyingZebra's advanced suspension armature utilizes Blender's rigid body constraints to create realistic, physics-driven vehicle animations.I have developed this armature using my tank armature as the foundation. Using the default bone constraints default bone constraints (with no drivers), the leaf springs (as well as the shackles and hinges) function like the actual suspension system IRL. Although the animations are procedural, physics were introduced into this armature to further accent the animation making the movements feel more natural.

Maybe? Finally?The Hollow Knight: Silksong horde is stirring up again amid claims todays Nintendo Direct will feature a third-party game that will cause a lot of conversationHow many times has the world got to teach you this lesson, veteran skongers?Image credit: Nintendo/Team Cherry News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on March 27, 2025 Yep, they're letting themselves be set up for potential heartbreak again. It's the gang of folks who just really want to play Hollow Knight: Silksong, and this time a mysterious comment that may or may not be hinting at their game showing up at today's March 27 Nintendo Direct.That said, they've at least got more than just these words as a reson to think something Silksongy might actually be about to happen - possibly, maybe, potentially, perhaps, there is a less than 0% chance. Remember, Xbox recently mentioned Silksong in cheeky blog post fashion, and then there were those Steam updates that, among other things, suggested it'll be coming to GeForce Now.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. So, what's kicked Hornet's nest this time? Well, it's that pesky Jeff Grubb from Giant Bomb, with his funny jokes and nice smile. During a recent Power Block livestream, about 20 minutes in, he said the following regarding today's March 27 Nintendo showcase: "I wonder how I can phrase this. The reason I heard about a [Nintendo] Direct originally is because of a a partner game and I think that when we get out of this Direct if, no matter what is the most exciting game there will be one game that causes the most conversation and it won't be about Nintendo necessarily. That's all I can say, I'm sorry for teasing it." Could this be Silksong? byu/Smart-Pension-5198 inSilksongTo see this content please enable targeting cookies.Naturally, the Silksong hive have assumed this comment to be about Team Cherry's game, since it fits the billing of being a third-party game set to hit the Switch that would have a reason to cause a lot of chatter - that being that it has already throughout this whole up and down saga of waiting for any news on it. Cue posts yelling things like "Could this be Silksong?" and sharing memes to that effect. There's also one poster urging the hive of skongers to "Please be normal if the game isn't shown tomorrow."No chance mate. They've been waiting since at least 2019, to be fair, and endured stuff like cake theories. They will not chill out, they will not be un-hyped. They're on this rollercoaster until the game's out or for life if never does, and you will not stop them from pre-emptively going 'Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee' every time they get to a climb that feels like it could be teeing up a plunge into the fast bit they've been waiting for.Have you hopped on the Silksong hope rollercoaster ahead of today's Direct, and do you think it'll show up? Let us know below!

Image: PlayStackEver since its release and subsequent success in 2024, indie hit Balatro has garnered attention for a somewhat surprising and amusing reason. That being how you're actually supposed to pronounce the title correctly. Is it 'Bah-LAH-trow'? 'BAH-luh-trow'? 'Bay-LAH-troo'? Yeah okay, no one's saying that last one...Well, we now have an official answer courtesy of Stephen Totilo over at Game File (thanks, Push Square). While at GDC, Totilo met with Naman Budhwar, head of video marketing at Balatro publisher PlayStack. According to Budwar, Balatro developer LocalThunk pronounced the game 'BAH-luh-trow'. We don't know about you, but we've been pronouncing it 'Bah-LAH-trow' this whole time.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube So, chances are you've been getting it wrong, but don't fret, because Budwar says that LocalThunk "doesn't really mind" how folks pronounce it. We can't imagine he ever considered that the game's pronunciation would be such a hot topic while knee-deep in development, but there you go! You can click through to the above Game File link to listen to a short audio clip of the pronunciation too, if you wish.In a separate reveal from PlayStack's communications director Wout van Halderen, it turns out that LocalThunk's anonymity is for the simple reason that the developer simply wants to be left alone to create his games. Yeah, no Banksy-inspired conspiracy theories here, folks. It's no big ruseFrom inception to launchHow have you been pronouncing Balatro so far? Will you be changing anything in light of this news? Let us know with a comment.[source gamefile.news, via pushsquare.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Nintendo Lifes resident horror fanatic, when hes not knee-deep in Resident Evil and Silent Hill lore, Ollie likes to dive into a good horror book while nursing a lovely cup of tea. He also enjoys long walks and listens to everything from TOOL to Chuck Berry. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More TitlesArriving next weekNintendo Direct Confirmed For Tomorrow, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch gamesPokmon Scarlet & Violet: Mystery Gift Codes ListAll the current Pokmon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codesRumour: A Switch 1 Direct Presentation May Take Place This WeekColour us sceptical, though

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