Table of ContentsTable of ContentsMarch Madness 2025: NCAA Tournament Elite Eight schedule, timesStream March Madness on SlingHow to watch March Madness from abroad with a VPNWelcome to the2025 NCAA Tournament, where only the top seeds advance to the Elite Eight. Sorry, Cinderella. This is not your year. This years Elite Eight consists of four No. 1 seeds, three No. 2 seeds, and one No. 3 seed. If you picked chalk in your bracket, youre probably toward the top of the standings.Having all of the favorites is not necessarily a bad thing. It means that the best teams in the country are still playing basketball late into the season. These eight teams would all be worthy champions. However, only one can win. Will Auburn or Duke cap off their dominant seasons with a title? Can Tom Izzo snag his second championship? Will Kelvin Sampson and Houston finally reach the mountaintop? All of these questions will soon have answers.Recommended VideosThe Elite Eight will be played on March 29 and 30. Check out the full schedule below.RelatedAuburn is Elite 8 bound once again #MarchMadness @AuburnMBB pic.twitter.com/alqa9BgNIp NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 29, 2025No. 1 Florida vs. No. 3 Texas Tech start time, channel, and live streamDate: March 29Time: 6:09 p.m. ETChannel: TBS/truTVStream: , , March Madness LiveNo. 2 Alabama vs. No. 1 Duke start time, channel, and live streamDate: March 29Time: 8:49 p.m. ETChannel: TBS/truTVStream: , , March Madness LiveNo. 1 Houston vs. No. 2 Tennessee start time, channel, and live streamDate: March 30Time: 2:20 p.m. ETChannel: CBSStream: Paramount+, March Madness LiveNo. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Michigan State start time, channel, and live streamDate: March 30Time: 5:05 p.m. ETChannel: CBSStream: Paramount+, March Madness LiveSling TVAre you looking for a live streaming TV service with no long-term contracts or a cable box? If so, then consider signing up for . With Sling TV, customers can enjoy customizable channel lineups for their favorite sports, news, and entertainment programs.Fans of March Madness can watch games that air on TBS and truTV with Sling. Sling offers two paid plans: Orange costs $46 per month, and Blue costs $51 per month. However, combine both plans for one monthly price of $66. New customers will receive $10 off the first month.NordVPNStreaming could be an issue if traveling abroad during the Elite Eight. Regional broadcast restrictions could prevent you from watching the games. Sign up for NordVPN, one of the fastest VPNs on the market. Not only will NordVPN alleviate potential limitations, but it will also add more security and privacy to your connection. Sign up for NordVPN, and if you dont like it, request a 30-day money-back guarantee.Editors Recommendations

Mario Kart 9 (or whatever it ends up being called) is the first game revealed for the Nintendo Switch 2 here's all we know about the upcoming racer which could be a system-sellerTech06:00, 29 Mar 2025Mario Kart is back for the first time in yearsNintendo has taken the surprising decision to show the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware in January, before treating us to a full reveal on April 2 with preorders expected to follow immediately after.That means we'll know a lot more about the new console in just a few days, but it did give us a glimpse at a new Mario Kart title seemingly arriving with the console.Article continues belowIt doesn't give us a great deal to go on so far, but we've been combing over the few seconds of footage we have so far to put together all we know about a potential release date, character lineup, and more. Start your engines here we go!As you can see in the trailer above, there's a smidge of Mario Kart 9 in there, seemingly confirming that this is a new instalment and not some kind of additional DLC for Mario Kart 8: Deluxe.Given the fact that game remains the best-selling Switch 1 game of all time as of last year (even ahead of Zelda and Animal Crossing), it makes sense why Nintendo would lead with it here but what else does the trailer show?The game is shown in the Switch 2 reveal, but not for longWe see a desert location, and some have speculated there could be some kind of open-world format given the racers tend to leave the track.The track is the Mario Bros. Circuit, and features the following characters so you can probably take them as confirmed:MarioLuigiToadDonkey KongPeachDaisyRosalinaYoshiThere's some variety in the vehicles, too, suggesting the customisable karts and bikes from Mario Kart 8 will return.Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been a big seller on Switch(Image: Nintendo)In all honesty, it's hard to say. Nintendo likes to mix up its naming conventions, but Mario Kart has stuck relatively closely to numbered entries since 2011's Mario Kart 7.Whatever Mario Kart 9 does end up being called, it'll be the first mainline game in the series since 2014. Mario Kart 8 debuted on Wii U, before the port (Deluxe) was outrageously successful on Switch.In the years since, Mario Kart Tour was a mobile spinoff, while Home Circuit was a sort of "toys to life" experiment.It seems highly likely that the new Mario Kart will end up as a Switch 2 launch title, and as a result we'll know for sure on April 2.As things stand, all signs are pointing to June so we could be in for a kart-filled summer if that's true.Article continues belowFor more on Mario Kart, be sure to check out this slick new LEGO set.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.

Oak Village - The 9th Avenue / 1+1>2 ArchitectsSave this picture! Danamoe Studio, Hoang Thuc HaoArchitects: 1+1>2 ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:9942 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Danamoe Studio, Hoang Thuc Hao Lead Architects: Hong Thc Ho, Trng Ngc Ln More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Oak Village - The 9th Avenue is a residential area nestled in the highlands of Pyin Oo Lwin, a picturesque town in Myanmar situated over 1000 meters above sea level, renowned for its pleasant all-year-round weather. Guided by a vision of sustainable development, the project aims to create a thriving ecosystem that integrates four key pillars: ecology, economy, culture, and society. This approach fosters a sustainable community designed to flourish over the long term.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The master plan concept derives from the most prominent features of the site: Oak Forest and Little Creek, while embracing natural topography and vegetation. The existing creek is restored and widened to enhance its flow, then become the central ecological landscape and recreation. Houses are different yet designed with human-scale and close to nature, clustering like a cozy village by the creek, seamlessly blending into the surrounding oak forest.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The architectural language of the houses is inspired by the site's contour line, integrating elements of vernacular architecture with modern forms. Traditional pitched roofs are used to collect rainwater for irrigation and permeable materials are used to maximize rainwater absorption to the ground. Native gardens are cleverly arranged between houses, combined with low fence and gate designs, fostering an open and inviting atmosphere.Save this picture!Save this picture!With diversity in house typologies, each personalized house has its unique character but is still unified in using materials, warm colors, and harmonious proportions, creating a distinctive and friendly identity for the community. As a result, the project establishes a harmonious and sustainable community that seamlessly connects architecture with the natural landscape, while blending vernacular culture with modern living.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:No.9 Ward, Mandalay-Lashio Road, Pyin Oo Lwin, Yangon, MyanmarLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this office1+1>2 ArchitectsOfficePublished on March 29, 2025Cite: "Oak Village - The 9th Avenue / 1+1>2 Architects" 29 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028353/oak-village-the-9th-avenue-1-plus-1-2-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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Lutong He provided a breakdown of the Synoptic Sanctum project, detailing how the futuristic, high-tech laboratory environment, inspired by Halo Infinite and Destiny 2, was created using Maya, Substance 3D Painter, and Unreal Engine 5.Read the interview: https://80.lv/articles/crafting-halo-infinite-inspired-futuristic-lab-with-substance-3d-ue5/

Lyubov Vasileva talked to us about creating the German flare pistol, Leuchtpistole 42, focusing on the texturing stage and adding an engraving using ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, and Unreal Engine 5.Read here: https://80.lv/articles/crafting-a-realistic-vintage-german-flare-pistol-with-substance-3d-ue5/

It has been a long wait for a sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat, but at long last, Earthrealm's finest are ready to make their grand return. The first film did a solid job in reintroducing Mortal Kombat to movie-watching audiences, as its combination of brutally choreographed fight scenes, subtle nods to the franchise, and sharp banter made for an enjoyable experience. The sequel is promising to be even bigger and bloodier than its predecessor, and while it'll still be several months before it arrives, it sounds like fans will be in for a thrilling ride. Here's everything that we know so far about Mortal Kombat 2. What is the Mortal Kombat 2 movie about?The 2021 Mortal Kombat movie put a fascinating new spin on the Mortal Kombat mythos, but at its core, it was also incredibly faithful to the video game source material with its violent brawls and glorious fatalities. Now that Shang Tsung's plot to sabotage Earthrealm has been foiled, it's time for the real Mortal Kombat tournament to begin. It's all or nothing, as after nine consecutive defeats, Earthrealm has to win this competition if it wants to avoid being invaded by Outworld."They keep score throughout the movie. There's a visual representation of who is winning," franchise co-creator Ed Boon explained to Entertainment Weekly recently. "It's not just a tournament for the sake of a tournament. There are huge consequences, so you really are keeping score."Fortunately, Earthrealm has some powerful warriors on its side, including the Hollywood A-lister Johnny Cage, who'll be joining Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, Cole Young, and Jax. Across the realms, we also know that we'll see characters like Kitana, Baraka, Shao Kahn, and Quan Chi appear in Mortal Kombat 2. Sub-Zero's actor--more on that in a bit--Joe Taslim is also in the movie and the vengeful specter Scorpion is also present. With such a stacked roster, you can bet that there's going to be a whole lot more blood shed in this sequel. When is Mortal Kombat 2 coming out?Mortal Kombat 2 will hit theaters on October 24, 2025. Who's going to be in Mortal Kombat 2?Mortal Kombat 2's version of Johnny Cage will be played by The Boys and Dredd actor Karl Urban, while other new roles include Martyn Ford as Outworld emperor Shao Kahn, Adeline Rudolph as his adopted daughter Kitana, and CJ Bloomfield as the toothy brawler Baraka."His integration into the Mortal Kombat story and universe is a big part of what this movie explores. He's a washed-up Hollywood guy thrown into this magical, ultra-violent thing. Karl, his depiction of Johnny Cage is different than our games in some ways," Boon said of Urban's take on Johnny Cage. "He's adding his own flare to it, but I think it'll feel fresh. There's like a novelty factor in there."You might have noticed that some of the actors in the list below will be playing characters who are quite dead after the events of Mortal Kombat, but as Boon explained, the games did establish methods for resurrection, both scientific and magical. With sinister Netherrealm sorceror Quan Chi appearing in the movie, there's probably a good chance that we'll see him use his dark magic to bend several warriors to his will.This could be especially interesting for the character of Sub-Zero, who met his grisly end at the hands of Cole Young and Scorpion. In the original Mortal Kombat timeline, the first incarnation of Sub-Zero--Bi-Han--was burned to death by Scorpion and his soul was sent to Netherrealm, where it was transformed into a new entity that came to be known as Noob Saibot. Saibot's younger brother would eventually become the new Sub-Zero in his place.NewBaraka (CJ Bloomfield)Jade (Tati Gabrielle)Jerrod (Desmond Chiam)Johnny Cage (Karl Urban)Kitana (Adeline Rudolph)Quan Chi (Damon Herriman)Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford)Sindel (Ana Thu Nguyen)ReturningCole Young (Lewis Tan)Jax (Mehcad Brooks)Kano (Josh Lawson)Kung Lao (Max Huang)Liu Kang (Ludi Lin)Scorpion (Hiroyuki Sanada)Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee)Joe Taslim in a mystery roleRaiden (Tadanobu Asano)Shang Tsung (Chin Han) Is there a trailer for Mortal Kombat 2?Not yet, but it's only a matter of time as new information on the film has slowly trickled out over the last couple of weeks. Who's directing Mortal Kombat 2?Simon McQuoid returns to helm the sequel, and he'll be working off a script written by Jeremy Slater. While Mortal Kombat wasn't a gigantic hit at the box office, Warner Bros. Pictures did give the go-ahead on a sequel in 2022 and filming officially kicked off in June 2023 in Australia. There were delays caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike that saw production halted in July that year, but it resumed in November and principal photography was completed in January 2024.

A new report is raising more questions about when Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will go live at major retailers, with two conflicting dates now circulating.The report comes from Insider Gaming, which states it has seen internal emails and documents from a large US retailer confirming the Switch 2 will release in June (as has been heavily rumored). However, the documents also state preorders for Switch 2 will go live on April 9, a week after a Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct on April 2 that will offer more details about the console and, presumably, its release date and launch games. According to the retailer documents, the Nintendo Direct will state preorders will be "coming soon" and reveal a countdown clock that will end on April 9. This specific retailer, which Insider Gaming did not reveal, will also reportedly include an "exclusive collectible coin" for those who preorder the console. The retailer anticipates to sell out of its Switch 2 allotment on the first day due to a "limited unit allocation" from Nintendo, according to Insider Gaming.Continue Reading at GameSpot