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 hereNightdive Studios did one hell of a job with its remake of the original System Shock, so much so that the companys upcoming System Shock 3 has jumped to the top of my wishlist. While the third game is in development at the studio, its going to be a long while until we hear anything about it.Speaking to VGC at GDC (thats very funny to say), Nightdive director of business development Larry Kuperman claimed the third game is in a very complicated situation, but remains hopeful that fans will hear more about it potentially within a year.When asked for an update on the games release schedule, Kupperman said: The situation around System Shock 3 is very complicated. [I dont have an update] as yet, not as yet. I dont know when its going to clarify, but it could potentially be within a year. It could be, or it could take longer. That said, what I can say is that we have visions of what we can do within what we control.Alongside the update on System Shock 3, Kupperman revealed that Nightdive could also do a full-on remake of the second game. While a remaster is currently slated to come out in just a short while for PC and console, he claims theres nothing stopping them from also remaking the game. (After all, thats what they did for the original.)Youre going to see a remaster of System Shock 2, he said. Ive been asked twice earlier today why we didnt do a remake, and I said, are you somehow under the impression that because we do a remaster that we wont be able to do a remake in the future? That might be something that I can either confirm or deny. But theres going to be content coming out.Kuperman also teased a possible future for System Shock within the first and the second games. With the franchise undiluted by years of additional media, Nightdive could expand the universe with spin-off games and other material.For now, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is slated to release on 26 Jun, 2025, and it looks banging. If you want more coverage of the awesome sci-fi series, read about how the original game not only had VR support, but made every developer sick.System Shock 3Platform(s):PCGenre(s):Action, RPG, ShooterRelated TopicsSubscribe 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 hereWorld of Warcraft is a massive MMO with a passionate playerbase. Recently, Blizzard has confirmed some deaths will be reversed following a massive DDoS attack, meanwhile, in a recent interview, the developer reflected on dragon riding that didnt feel good. Now its been revealed that World of Warcraft is implementing a new feature that copies one of the most popular user-made WoW UI addons.New World of Warcraft feature copies WeakAuras UI addonAs noted by PCGamer, World of Warcraft is mimicking WeakAuras incredibly popular UI addon. Shared by WoWHead, there is a new Cooldown Manager in WoW patch 11.1.5.This new Cooldown Manager copies some of the most popular cooldown tracking from WeakAuras. Below are the four areas covered by Blizzards Cooldown Manager as highlighted by WoWHead:Essential CooldownsIn this area you will find most of your class cooldowns. For example, as a Shadow Priest, this section tracks both short rotational cooldowns likeMind BlastandShadow Word: Deathand longer cooldowns like Dark AscensionandPower Infusion.Utility CooldownsSimilar to the Essential Cooldowns area, this area deals with utility spells, tracking both short utility spells likePower Word: ShieldandAngelic Feather, and longer ones likeDispersionandDesperate Prayer.Tracked BuffsThis section tracks procs your spec has that can change your rotation. In the example, the tracked procs areDeathspeaker,Shadowy Insight, andUnfurling Darkness.Tracked BarsThe final section is different from the other tree, offering bars to closely track the duration of impactful cooldowns. In the example, it tracksShadowfiendandEntropic Rift.While Blizzards Cooldown Manager is appreciated, it does lack customization compared to WeakAuras. The only customization options for Blizzards Cooldown Manager are as follows:Orientation Horizontal or VerticalNumber of Columns 1 to 20Icon Direction Left or RightIcon Size 50% to 200%Icon Padding 2 to 10Opacity 50% to 100%Visibility Always Visible, In Combat, HiddenShow Timer Toggle(Tracked Buffs Only) Hide When Inactive Toggle(Tracked Bars Only) Display Mode Icon and Name, Icon Only, Name OnlyIn other WoW news, Blizzard has discussed how the games longevity isnt because of legacy, but because of the games willingness to evolve.Related TopicsWorld of Warcraft Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

At best, theyre annoying, hovering in your peripheral vision. At worst, theyll multiply into swarms, carrying germs as they go. Thats why learning how to get rid of fruit flies is vital, especially if you love a countertop fruit bowl. They especially love fruit bowls because their favorite food is acetic acid, the main component of fruit fermentation, says Tracey Brooks ofWondercide, an Austin-based company that makes plant-powered pesticides. They voraciously feed on fermenting foods, sweet foods (like nectar), and yeastcompost piles are their Disneyland, she says.Fruit is a breeding ground for fruit flies.Photo: Melissa Ross/Getty ImagesTo keep these pests from making you bug out (not-so-fun fact: adult fruit flies can each lay around 400500 eggs during their lifespan, and eggs hatch within hours), we talked to Brooks about how to avoid them and what to do if you already have a fruit fly problem.What causes a lot of fruit flies in the house?Weve already mentioned that fruit, especially rotten fruit, is a breeding ground for fruit flies. Brooks points out that acetic acid can also be found in vinegar, wine, and yeast, which is why these flying insects are also attracted to those foods. Essentially, she says, They love anything thats yeasty and starting to ferment.That means that even if you keep your fruit bowl fresh, you might be attracting flies with cocktails and open containers of wine, uncovered charcuterie boards, and even empty cans or jars in your recycling bin. Even mini morsels can be problematic. Tiny food crumbs left on your kitchen sponge or countertop are a feast for the fruit fly, says Brooks.Find what you needAre fruit flies harmful to humans?The good news is that fruit flies dont bite or sting, and they dont spread diseases to humans. However, they can carry bacteria from dirty surfaces (such as your garbage cans) to clean ones (like that crisp apple in your fruit bowl), so they can contaminate your food. The bacteria they can carry includes listeria, E. coli, and salmonella. Thats why its important to get rid of them as soon as they appear. Its also a good reminder to always wash your produce before eating it, even if youre just grabbing it from a container on your countertop.Do fruit flies go away naturally?Fruit flies rarely go away without some intervention. As mentioned earlier, fruit flies reproducefast. One female fruit fly can lay approximately 500 eggs, says Brooks. So the little ones will quickly appear in your home and then start to breed themselves. And so on. Worst case, youll be overrun with thousands and thousands of fruit flies in your home. Thats why getting rid of these buggers at the first sign of an issue, thenkeeping your home spick-and-span, is the best way to go. Fruit flies also carry germs and can cause some pretty bad health issues, says Brooks. So keeping them off the food you eat and surfaces you touch is a top priority.How to get rid of fruit flies in the houseBecause the more the merrier definitely doesnt apply to these annoying insects, youll probably want to bid them adieupermanently. The most common way to kill fruit flies is to drown them in a DIY mix of dish soap and vinegar. Though if you dont want to go the DIY route, there are ready-made traps you can buy to do the deed. Another method is to use rubbing alcohol. Heres more on how to make each method happen.DIY fruit fly trapsThere are a number of DIY fruit fly traps you can create using simple household ingredients. Consider the following four methods.1. DIY vinegar and dish soap fruit fly trapYou can make a straightforward fruit fly trap with items that you likely already own: vinegar and dish soap.SuppliesA fourth of a cup of apple cider vinegar or white vinegarA few drops of dish soapA container to hold your liquid baitStepsMix: To create a DIY fruit fly trap, mix a quarter cup of either apple cider vinegar or white vinegar with a few drops of dish soap.Set the trap: Leave the mixture on a counter or surface near fruit fly activity. The idea is that the irresistible vinegar attracts the fruit flies, while the soap breaks the vinegars surface tension and drowns them.Wait: Soon you should see dead fruit flies in the liquid.Repeat: Clean your vessel and remake the mixture every few days.Tip: You can even find vessels made specifically to hold DIY bait, including a dish that has a lid perforated with small holes and a faux fruit option.2. A vinegar-free fruit fly trapDont have vinegar on hand? Dont stress. In a bind, you can use overripe fruit and a small piece of plastic wrap to make an easy fruit fly trap.SuppliesA chunk of overripe fruitA piece of plastic wrapA glass or small bowlA rubber bandA toothpickStepsAdd fruit: Place the fruit (a banana, chunk of melon, or an apple are all great) in a glass or small bowl.Cover: Cover the opening of your container with plastic wrap thats stretched taut. Use a rubber band to secure the wrap.Poke: Use a toothpick to poke a few tiny holes in the plastic wrap so that the flies can get in (lured by the fruit), but they wont be able to easily escape.Set: Place your trap nearest to where youre noticing the infestationwhether its the kitchen sink, trash can, or a fruit bowland give it about 12 hours to do its job. Better yet, place a few traps around the room to be even more effective.Repeat: Clean, remake, and reset the trap every few days until the infestation goes away.3. A paper cone fruit fly trapThe idea here is the same as the vinegar and dish soap trap, but the materials are different. In this case, youll create a trap with a funnel thats easy to enter, but tricky for fruit flies to escape.SuppliesVinegar or a piece of overripe fruitA glass or small bowlSheet of paperScissorsStepsAdd bait: Once again youll use either vinegar or overripe fruit as bait, placing it at the bottom of a glass.Create a cone: Roll a piece of paper into a cone and give the tip a tiny snip, creating a slight opening. Put your cone in the glass tip side down, leaving a few inches between the paper and your bait.Set trap: Place the trap near your sink, trash can, fruit bowl, or other location where youve seen fruit flies.Repeat: Clean, remake, and reset the trap every few days.4. Kill fruit flies with rubbing alcoholWe call this method the alcohol spritz. While it might sound like youre hosting these unwanted houseguests for a cocktail party, its actually a quick and lethal way to clear them out.SuppliesRubbing alcoholA spray bottleStepsFill spray bottle: Add 91% isopropyl alcohol to a spray bottle.Spray: Spritz directly on fruit flies. Try to avoid spraying your fruit in the process. Not only should you avoid consuming rubbing alcohol, it can also damage the fruits skin and make it spoil much faster

An aerial view reveals a reflecting pool at the center of another courtyard and nearby swimming pool.Photo: Iwan BaanNow nearing completion, the design includes a large rain-fed underground cistern as a cooling system and a series of cloister-like courtyards, protected from the fierce Mistral wind. One core material is pis, an orange clay found on-site, compacted and layered in bandsa construction practice used for centuries throughout the Rhne Valley. We wanted to build something like the Romans built, that will last for centuries, Grgo said. Elsewhere, the team mixed excavated pebbles and sand with rubble recycled from demolished warehouses to create a kind of local concrete. Both interior and exterior stucco were also made from materials on the land. No truck came in and no truck left, Jain said.A Michael Anastassiades alabaster pendant hangs above bespoke furnishings by Studio Mumbai.Photo: Iwan BaanBritish landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith planted dry gardens that require little water and are resistant to the regions high summer temperatures. (In one courtyard, he created an olive grove for the Perrins to make their olive oil.) Furnishings are equally eco-responsible, with bamboo seating by Studio Mumbai and plush carpets that were handwoven by Japanese textile designer Chiaki Maki out of wild raw silk, whether natural or dyed with bark.Honor de Balzac said, The mission of art is not to copy nature but to represent it, Franois PerrinMarguerite and Jacquess son, still involvedtold Grgo, as they stood in the olive grove, taking in the estate. I think this project expresses nature. familleperrin.comThis story appears in ADs April issue. Never miss a story when you subscribe to AD.

In brief: Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team contains a member who once provided tech support to a cybercrime gang, according to a new report. Edward Coristine, the 19-year-old often known by his nickname of "Big Balls," already has a colorful history, with other reports claiming he is the grandson of a KGB spy. According to records reviewed by Reuters, Coristine ran a company called DiamondCDN that provided network services from around 2022, while he was still in high school. Among its users was a website run by a ring of cybercriminals operating under the name "EGodly."EGodly thanked DiamondCDN for providing it with DDoS protection and caching systems in February 2023, noting that Coristine's company helped it securely host and safeguard its website, dataleak.fun.That same year, EGodly boasted on its Telegram channel that it had hijacked phone numbers, broke into law enforcement email accounts in Latin America, and committed cryptocurrency theft. It had also distributed personal details of an FBI agent who was investigating the group, including his phone number and photographs of his house, on Telegram.The now-retired FBI agent told Reuters that the group was being investigated over its connection to swatting incidents. "These are bad folks," the former agent said. "They're not a pleasant group." // Related StoriesA cybersecurity researcher said EGodly was made up of hardened fraudsters.Nitin Natarajan, who served as the deputy director of CISA under former President Joe Biden, told Reuters that it was concerning someone who had provided services to cybercriminals now had access to sensitive government networks.A profile photo from Coristine's WhatsApp accountCoristine set up Tesla.Sexy LLC in 2021, when he was 16 years old. The company controls dozens of web domains, including at least two Russian-registered domains, one of which is an AI bot for Discord servers targeting the Russian market, writes Wired.According to journalist Jacob Silverman, Coristine's great-grandfather worked for the KGB during the Cold War. Valery Fedorovich Martynov was recruited by the FBI in 1982 to pass Soviet intelligence to the US, but he was eventually discovered by KGB counterintelligence officer Victor Cherkashin and executed as a traitor.Coristine was fired from a cybersecurity internship last year for allegedly leaking insider information to a rival. He was also accused of frequently engaging with Telegram and Discord communities linked to cybercrime.Coristine's background has led to some questioning the vetting process for DOGE staff, and whether any background checks were carried out.

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Help, my retinasNintendo announces Nintendo Today, a new app that'll beam Switch 2 news directly into your eyeballs 24/7, plus a "Virtual Game Card" systemShigeru Miyamoto popped up at the end of today's Direct to deliver exactly the thing we were all expecting.Image credit: Nintendo News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on March 27, 2025 You. Yes, you. Do you get enough Nintendo Switch 2 news and updates on the daily for your liking? Do you long for another Nintendo thing to look at when you're not actually playing Switch games or being dragged away from the cousin of death by the cries of your Alarmo? Well, as announced at today's Nintendo Direct, you're getting it in the form of Nintendo Today.Yep, Nintendo was sort of telling porkies when it suggested that today's showcase wouldn't feature anything Switch 2-y (to be fair, there were no games or for or proper updates on the new console, which is what it actually meant), because that what next week's Switch 2 Direct is for.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Right at the end of the broadcast, Shigeru Miaymoto popped up to announce Nintendo Today, which is a new mobile app the company's launching today (puns), essentially to give you a thing to aggressively stare at until some news about the Switch 2 pops up. Hey, you can already do that here, and in that case it comes with the added boon of having to endure the, er, unique personalities of me and my cherished colleagues.Regardless, Ninty's decided this needs to be a thing and was worth rolling big Shigeru out for. "Since 2011 Nintendo Direct has delivered Nintendo news directly to you and now these presentations have grown into an event that many people watch," he said, "We'll continue to broadcast Nintendo Direct presentations but we're also launching a new channel based on the concept of delivering information to you directly."I've quoted that mainly because I wanted you, the reader, to get a proper sense of how excruciating this punning was to hear in real time. Miyamoto also did a funny hand pose each time he said the word directly. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Anyway, the app is available today via the Apple and Google Play stores, though you will need a Nintendo account to use it. For now, it'll deliver you Switch news daily, and after the big Switch 2 Direct on April 2, it'll deliver you Switch 2 news as well - with the latter clearly being the big selling point here.Aside from that, Nintendo did announce one other thing related to its hardware in this Direct - a "Virtual Game Card" system that'll be deployed via an OG Switch system update in April. Basically, when you buy a digital Switch game and load it as a "digital game card" which can then be loaded up on s second Switch console too. You can also lend out games to Switch Family Group members locally using it.Do you like recieving Switch 2 info DIRECTLY? Let us know below!

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWe have long thought that the PSP's delightful little rhythm series Patapon would make a good fit for Switch, and now we're getting just that! Patapon 1+2 Replay popped up at today's Nintendo Direct, bundling together the initial two entries and preparing to throw them our way on 11th June 2025.If you ever played either of these back in the day, then you'll know the beat-based hook. In Patapon, you control an adorable little army of warriors, making them march, defend and attack by sending out drum demands. Once you know the combos, you'll be drumming away like nobody's business to ensure the army doesn't miss a beat.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube All of the original charm looks present and correct in this remaster, with a silly little script, banging soundtrack and adorable character designs. The remaster also contains new difficulty settings and fresh visuals, to keep the original duo in check with the times.Here's the official rundown from Sony Interactive Entertainment:Beat the drum! Make the fever! A small and delicate, yet mysteriously endearing creature, the Patapon, are guided on their adventures through the rhythm of four drums. There are various classes of Patapon, each with distinct roles and combat styles, so use their traits to form your squad and conquer multiple stages! Become the Mighty One of the Patapon and lead the grand march towards the Earthend!The original Patapon team revealed their spiritual successor, Ratatan, last year, which looks to contain all of the rhythm-based hallmarks of the PSP original. That one's also set to come to Switch at some point, so brace for even more drum delights down the line. After passing its latest Kickstarter stretch goalWill you be replaying this duo on Switch? Let us know in the comments.Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesPSA: Gold Points For Nintendo Switch Purchases Are Now DiscontinuedUpdate: The Golden age is overPokmon's Team Rocket Is Returning To The Trading Card Game In A New SetHere's a first lookPokmon Meets Stardew Valley In Latest Kickstarter Success StoryPlease come to Switch

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kDeveloper ustwo games has today announced that the third entry in the Monument Valley puzzle adventure series will be stepping over to Switch at some point this summer. What's more, the first two entries will also be heading our way on 15th April.For those who missed this one on the mobile scene back in the day, Monument Valley is a series of puzzle adventure games, where you guide a tiny princess through a series of impossible-looking environments, shifting your surroundings to forge a path ahead.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube800kWatch on YouTube There's a touch of FEZ in the moveable setting and a hint of something like Sword & Sorcery or maybe even Neva in the visuals, but it was a pretty unique experience when it first launched on iOS back in 2014, picking up a handful of awards in the process. The second and third entries came to mobile in 2017 and 2024 respectively, expanding the central gameplay loop with Netflix on publishing duties.You can find a rundown of the latest game in the series below, accompanied by some screenshots to help get an idea of the trilogy's vibe:A Monumental Return: Experience Monument Valley 3 with cinematic widescreen, stunning art design and impossible landscapes, all fully playable with Keyboard and Mouse or gamepad.Noors Biggest Adventure: Noor must seek out a new source of light before darkness overtakes her world. Guide her through sprawling cities, coastal harbours, and abstract, ethereal realms.A World That Evolves: Every chapter introduces fresh mechanics and innovative puzzles, offering players new ways to interact with Noors surroundings.Set Sail for Adventure: Take control of Noors boat, and sail freely in open-play environments across beautifully surreal waters, a Monument Valley first.Living, Breathing Art: Inspired by global architecture, experimental art, and personal storytelling, Monument Valley 3 is a breathtaking visual experience.A Continually Growing Experience: Console and PC players will enjoy the full story at launch, with major chapter updates to come in the future, bringing new puzzles, chapters and surprises for the first time in the series.Images: Ustwo GamesWe still don't have a precise release date for the third entry on Switch just yet, but we're excited to see how the original duo hold up in widescreen when they make the jump next month. We remember the original game being a pretty chilled, bite-sized experience, so it could be a nice one to slot in before Switch 2 takes over our minds for good.Will you be picking up Monument Valley on Switch? Adventure down to the comments and let us know.