This sequence of public realm interventions is located on Plumstead High Street in south-east London. Funded by both the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund and the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the works were aimed at bringing investment to Plumstead town centre, uplifting the pedestrian experience through an improved sense of place and identity and mitigating the impact of climate change. Improvements to the junction of the High Street and White Hart Road, plus adjustments to White Hart Road, a vital link from the High Street to the Ridgeway and new residential development beyond, calm traffic and increase footways. A narrowed, and now one-way, road includes new rain gardens, wayfinding, a small orchard and integrated play area. Together, these make a partly industrial road safer and more welcoming for walking and cycling, while absorbing rainwater and creating wildlife habitats. The centrepiece, a railway underpass on White Hart Road, has been transformed into a welcoming pedestrian place, lit and animated with vibrant graphics.  New green spaces along the High Street include Gavin House Green, where paths, planting and play-on-the-way spaces now enliven a previously unused frontage, a reorganised car park at Abery Street, now set within trees, and a new garden at Lakedale Green. In addition, seating, low-level planting and lighting enhance spaces outside shops at both Lakedale Road and Plumstead Plaza.Advertisement These projects demonstrate the positive impact that a critical mass of small interventions, carefully considered together and supported by community aspirations, can bring about in a busy and familiarly chaotic town-centre context.  Graeme Sutherland, director, Adams & Sutherland     Project data Start on site January 2021 Completion Gross external floor area 2 Architect Adams & Sutherland Client Royal Borough of Greenwich Structural engineer JCC Civils engineer Civic Engineers Quantity surveyor Appleyard & Trew Project manager Rumi Bose Main contractor JB Riney & Co Consultation and graphic design Make:Good Soft landscape architect JCLA Lighting Studio EG CAD software used Vectorworks Predicted design life 30+ years   Specification Wayfinding Artwork on the bridge, celebrating Plumstead’s heritage, inspired by workshops with local students, and derived from the character of Plumstead High Street and the nearby Edwardian power station (now being converted to workspace), also acts as wayfinding, visually connecting destinations. Inlaid ground signage on a busy footway and a muscular, low-maintenance bespoke Cor-ten (weathering steel) finger post by an industrial estate are designed to be appropriate to their locations.  Edging Weathering steel is also used to form planter edging in the pedestrian realm, easily creating fluid and responsive forms, adjusting to levels and detailed to require minimal foundations, so reducing costs and impact on existing trees. New SuDS rain gardens in the carriageway are edged with granite kerbs, with inset boulders and stepping stones creating moments of play-on-the-way by the pavement.Advertisement Planting Negotiating constraints is a part of successful urban greening. Aligned with the railway underpass, White Hart Road has a high concentration of underground services, so tree planting was not possible. Rain gardens therefore focus on mitigating surface water drainage, while trees were planted on adjacent sites. Along the busy High Street, existing fragments of green space were enhanced and enlarged. Native trees, including birch and alder, combine with tough textured grasses, flowering and scented species to introduce colour and variety. Graeme Sutherland, director, Adams & Sutherland     Seating Providing seating in the public realm can be a surprisingly complex and controversial undertaking, requiring solutions which bring amenity and comfort but also address anti-social behaviour. The answer here was to be very specific to each context and to use a range of different approaches. Generous, high-backed timber benches (with a great view) built into new raised planters at Lakedale Green replaced existing well-worn seats, while, overlooked by busy supermarkets, single, fixed, steel chairs give respite for shoppers but do not encourage gathering. Along the High Street, steel perches give a place for pause and support and in new open spaces these extend to become bespoke play rails.     Graeme Sutherland, director, Adams & Sutherland   Selected products Planter edging Logic Manufactured Bespoke Raised and flush 6mm Cor-ten planter edging with various heights Footways and landscape logic-bespoke.comSurface edging Kinley Flush aluminum edging for hard surfaces Between hard landscape surfacing kinley.co.ukPlay surface SureSet Resin Systems Permeable play surface EPDM rubber crumb surface Play areas sureset.co.ukLit bollard SLV Lighting UK Oxidised steel (Cor-ten) bollard with integrated light Within landscape slv.comInlaid signage South Coast Stone 30mm sandblasted granite with 3mm flat stainless steel inlay Within footways southcoaststone.comBlack brick paving Marshalls 100 x 200 x 60mm Priora permeable block Paving marshalls.co.ukResin-bound gravel and tree pit surfacing Addagrip Terraco 30mm porous resin-bound, mixed 6-10mm Footways and tree surrounds addagrip.co.uk    

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Microsoft confirms Xbox console prices are going up worldwide, some new games will cost $80 Price hike means 2TB Series X now more expensive in US than PS5 Pro. Image credit: Microsoft / Adobe / Eurogamer News by Tom Phillips Editor-in-Chief Published on May 1, 2025 Xbox consoles will now be more expensive worldwide, including in the UK, mainland Europe and the US, Microsoft has confirmed. Here in Europe, Xbox Series X will cost £499.99 / €599.99 - an increase of £20 / $50. The 512GB Xbox Series S will meanwhile cost £299.99 / €349.99 - an increase of £50 / €50. If you're splashing out on the 2TB Xbox Series X model, that's up £40 or €50 to £589.99 / €699.99. In the US, Xbox Series X will cost $599.99, up a whopping $100. The 512GB Xbox Series S will meanwhile cost $379.99, up $80. The 2TB Xbox Series X is now $729.99, up $130. The prices of some upcoming Xbox games will rise to $80 (UK price TBA) at the end of this year, though existing games will not increase in price. Still, expect this fresh pricing to roll out in time for Call of Duty 2025. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue review - expensive and short.Watch on YouTube The prices of some accessories such as certain controllers will also increase, meanwhile, though the cost of Xbox Game Pass is staying the same. In a statement to Eurogamer, a Microsoft spokesperson acknowledged the price changes were "challenging" but a reflection of "market conditions" and rising development costs. "As of 1st May, we have adjusted recommended retailer pricing for our consoles and controllers worldwide," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "We also expect to adjust the pricing of some of our new, first-party games starting this holiday season to $79.99. Those titles purchased on the Xbox store have the benefit of Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to buy once and play on console and PC at no additional cost. "We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen, and ensuring value for Xbox players." The news follows a retail leak earlier today that revealed a €50 price hike for Xbox Series X/S in Europe, and months of speculation around Microsoft quitting some smaller markets worldwide. Last night, Microsoft reported a further fall in sales of its Xbox hardware during its latest quarterly financial results. But revenue from Microsoft's gaming division grew overall, thanks to money made primarily by Call of Duty, Minecraft and Game Pass subscriptions. Indeed, Microsoft said it was the top publisher on both Xbox and PlayStation for the quarter. More to follow.

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 here Nexon has shared a few details about The First Descendant Season 3 before the official reveal happens at PAX EAST very soon. The developer has teased more body physics coming but not for all characters, and the developer has also just confirmed a “first time” reward for the Season 3 battle pass. Now The First Descendant developer has shared even more exciting new features and content coming in Season 3. More new features and content coming to The First Descendant Season 3 Nexon’s latest AMA with The First Descendant fans on Discord has come to an end. It lasted until April 30th, and, in the final day, TFD_Director_Jooms shared more interesting details about what awaits in the game’s numerical third chapter. As part of the AMA’s final day, Jooms revealed that, in Season 3, Nexon are introducing “new content called Axion”. This new content “will be balanced around a more advanced build level”. In another response, the director elaborated that, “For Season 3’s Axion, certain missions will shift into ‘Combat Zones’ through a new system, increasing difficulty but also providing better reward efficiency”. Further elaborating on Axion, the director said Nexon are “preparing several features aimed at delivering more in-depth combat”. Such plans include “the introduction of special monsters that appear randomly during missions”. It’s said that “These enemies are larger than normal foes and have unique patterns, encouraging more strategic gameplay”. Image credit: The First Descendant Discord Alongside new Axion content, Jooms teased the addition of a “new weapon type” set to make its debut. There are no hints as to what the weapon type is, but it will be part of Nexon’s efforts to improve the weapon variety. Image credit: The First Descendant Discord Lastly, Jooms revealed that Season 3 will introduce a feature called “the Lounge”. This is an area where you will be able to “interact with Descendants, complete with enhanced animations”. Image credit: The First Descendant Discord For more The First Descendant, we have a guide to the best skills and loadout for Viessa, along with the best skills, gear, and mods for the hugely popular Bunny. We also have a guide for Freyna along with fundamental tips for beginners. The First Descendant Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X Genre(s): Action, Adventure, RPG 5 VideoGamer Related Topics The First Descendant Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share

Taylor Swift’s former Cape Cod beach house has hit the market for a hair under $15 million, per Mansion Global. The historic oceanfront property, located in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, is perched on a 1.1-acre lot overlooking Nantucket Sound and boasts 200 feet of coveted ocean frontage. The New England pad spans 5,000 square feet and is equipped with eight bedrooms, all of which are outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows bathing the space in natural light and offering panoramic waterfront views.A foyer welcomes guests into the home’s formal living room, which features exposed ceiling beams and a fireplace as well as built-in shelves. Beside it is a large dining room and a chef’s kitchen that face the water. Swift’s onetime shoreside home also comes complete with a number of well-appointed lounge areas, including an outdoor sunroom and pergola, which is outfitted with beamed ceilings and sash windows. Among the other amenities on the property are a home office, a gym, a lofted library, a heated pool, and a three-car garage.Swift, who owned the property for under a year, reportedly bought the mansion in late 2012 for $4.8 million. At the time, the pop star was rumored to be dating Conor Kennedy, the son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The house sits right across from the famed Kennedy compound, and the You Belong With Me singer was spotted spending time with the family on Cape Cod throughout the summer of that year, including sightings of Swift and Conor around the beach and ringing in the Fourth of July together. In addition to the recently listed residence, Swift also reportedly rented a small house at the family’s compound during the courtship—a requirement for guests by the property’s manager.Join NowAD PRO members enjoy exclusive benefits. Get a year of unlimited access for $25 $20 per month.ArrowThe Grammy winner parted ways with the vacation retreat in early 2013 for $5.7 million. The current sellers, who have yet to be identified, acquired the estate from Swift in 2013. They worked with architect Dell Mitchell and interior designer Heather Wells to work in some modern updates.

Epic Games v. Apple judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers just ruled that, effective immediately, Apple is no longer allowed to collect fees on purchases made outside apps and blocks the company from restricting how developers can point users to where they can make purchases outside of apps. Apple says it will appeal the order.The ruling was issued as part of Epic Games’ ongoing legal dispute against Apple, and it’s a major victory for Epic’s arguments. Gonzalez Rogers also says that Apple “willfully” chose not to comply with her previous injunction from her original 2021 ruling. “That [Apple] thought this Court would tolerate such insubordination was a gross miscalculation,” Gonzalez Rogers says.The judge also referred the case to the US attorney to review it for possible criminal contempt proceedings.As part of the ruling, the judge says that Apple cannot:Impose “any commission or any fee on purchases that consumers make outside an app”Restrict developers’ style, formatting, or placement of links for purchases outside of an appBlock or limit the “use of buttons or other calls to action”Interfere with consumers’ choice to leave an app with anything beyond “a neutral message apprising users that they are going to a third-party site”Apple’s senior director of corporate communications, Olivia Dalton, sent a statement to The Verge that reads, “We strongly disagree with the decision. We will comply with the court’s order and we will appeal.”RelatedEpic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says that, following this ruling, the company will bring Fortnite back to the US App Store “next week.” Sweeney is also offering a “peace proposal” from Epic: “If Apple extends the court’s friction-free, Apple-tax-free framework worldwide, we’ll return Fortnite to the App Store worldwide and drop current and future litigation on the topic.”In many cases, Apple takes a 30 percent cut of purchases made in its apps, and Gonzalez Rogers’ 2021 ruling forced Apple to allow developers to point to alternative payment options. But Apple instituted a policy that demanded developers pay Apple a 27 percent commission on those purchases, which many companies, including Epic, were unhappy about.“In the end, Apple sought to maintain a revenue stream worth billions in direct defiance of this Court’s Injunction,” Gonzalez Rogers says. She notes that, inside Apple, App Store chief Phil Schiller advocated for the company to comply with the injunction, but that CEO Tim Cook “chose poorly” by ignoring Schiller and letting CFO Luca Maestri “convince him otherwise.” Update, April 30th: Added statement from Apple.See More:

Cost of the Box Bad news, would-be Xbox Series X/S buyers: Microsoft just bumped up its console prices, with select peripherals and first party games also affected Hardware is going up in price immediately, while you'll see the $80 price tag on AAA Microsoft games by Fall 2025. News by Connor Makar Staff Writer Published on May 1, 2025 Microsoft has announced a rise in price for the Xbox Series X|S worldwide. This, the company stated in a statement to IGN, is due to the increase in import costs due to "market conditions and the rising cost of development." In addition, first party Xbox games will be retailing for $80 by the 2025 holiday season, and select peripherals will be impacted too. The full statement goes as follows, "We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players" To see this content please enable targeting cookies. For those in the US, an Xbox Series X will now cost $599, up from $499. Meanwhile the Xbox Series S (512GB) will not cost $379.99 up from $299.99. For those like us in the UK, an Xbox Series X is only £20 more expensive than it was , while an Xbox Series S (512GB) is getting a bump up in price by roughly £50. While everyone is obviously going to suffer with increased prices, it seems as though those in the US are getting it the worst. For a full list of which products are getting price hikes, EIC of The Game Business listed price changes for the US, UK, Europe and Australia. All of which we've linked to here and below. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. It's a tumultuous time in the world of tech. Costs are going up, as the US / China trade war kicks up, sending ripples to countries all over the world that relies on the global trade norms that have previously allowed for trouble-free, conveniant manufacture and transport of goods. For the Xbox Series X|S, which is already a luxary good in the wider scheme of things, a price rise could prove a hard sell at a time when more and more people are saving money day-to-day. Would you buy an Xbox Series X|S at this new price point? Or how about anything Xbox at all? Let us know below!

Image: City ConnectionJapanese publisher City Connection will bring the 1998 Sega Saturn vertical scroller Steam Heart's Saturn Tribute to Nintendo Switch on 28th May. Giga's rather adult slice of retro hardcore-shooter action — first released for PC-98 in 1994 with the Saturn version (both Japan-only) arriving in 1998 — was also due to release on Xbox One at the same time but, as reported by our sister site, Time Extension, the game was blocked from release on that platform. The official message from City Connections across its various social media channels was that Xbox requested "significant changes" to the game's content, which didn't quite gel with the publisher's desire to provide "a consistent gameplay experience across all platforms".Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube811kWatch on YouTube As per the title, this version of the game is based on the Saturn version - the older PC-98 version was even filthier. Fans should also note that this newer version has seen some changes, with cutscenes which have been "thoughtfully adapted for a modern revival, respecting the heroines' privacy while maintaining the essence of the classic." Thoughtful, indeed. Images: City Connection Images: City Connection According to the game's official press release: Players can obtain and power up two types of main shots and six types of sub-weapons. Utilize special techniques such as the "Weapon Crash", which temporarily boosts sub-weapons, and the "Boost" ability, which lets you momentarily accelerate to dodge enemy attacks. Master these skills to suppress the oncoming enemies! The game features multiple modes: "Story Mode", which unfolds with full voice and visual scenes. "Arcade Mode", focusing purely on shooting action. "Score Attack Mode", where players compete for high scores within a time limit. "Boss Rush Mode", where players battle against a series of bosses. As far as the actual nature of the erotic, exotic, hypnotic (and all the rest of it) content here, well, the Wikipedia page goes into plot details if you're interested (viruses, catgirls, explosions of a personal nature). It's a Hentai/fan-servicey style of game in its cutscenes, so we'd expect the usual sort of, well, let's go for "titillating" fare here. You should note, too, that the Saturn version removed some explicit imagery that may cause offence. It seems that some audio aspects (moaning) and dialogue are all that's left that you need to worry about, if you happen to be coming to this one as a new player. (Phrasing?) Also of note is the announcement of another slightly less saucy Saturn Tribute, 2D fighter ADVANCED V.G., coming to Switch on the same day for £13.49 (Steam-Heart's is £17.99, although both games have a 10% discount available at the time of writing). Have you played Steam Heart's Saturn Tribute or its older PC-98 version? Let us know?

MoviePass, the startup that made its mark with its movie theater subscription service, has always been known for shaking things up, and its latest venture is no exception.  The company announced on Thursday the beta launch of Mogul, a new daily fantasy entertainment platform designed specifically for the Hollywood industry.  To understand what Mogul is, it’s important to first grasp the concept of daily fantasy sports. This subcategory of fantasy sports allows players to compete over short-term periods, rather than an entire season. Players assume the role of team managers, creating their own dream teams made up of real-world athletes and earning points based on how those athletes perform in actual games. Mogul takes this idea by allowing users, who are likely passionate movie enthusiasts interested in this sort of thing, to act as studio heads in the film industry. Players are provided with a budget and “studio credits” (in-game currency) to spend on selecting actors for their leagues. Users can update their lineup of movie actors each day. They then participate in fantasy-style tournaments that last about a week, plus one-on-one competitions and solo challenges. Participants make calls on the results of various things, such as box office results, audience turnout, critic ratings, and potential award winners.  As users level up, they earn digital collectibles—think signed posters and memorabilia — that help them climb the leaderboard. Mogul is built on Sui, a layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform developed by Mysten Labs. Beta testers will receive a digital wallet to securely store their in-game virtual currency, rewards, and collectibles. Techcrunch event Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you’ve built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you’ve built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | June 5 BOOK NOW Image Credits:MoviePass/Mogul MoviePass is taking a bold leap with the introduction of Mogul, as it has never really been done before. But Spikes believes it’s a huge market waiting to be tapped. He said, “People can name more actors than they can probably name sports athletes. So I think there’s a really big market opportunity there.”  Initially, when we first learned about Mogul, we didn’t anticipate that it would take off, at least not in the early stages. We wondered if there are many movie fans willing to compete with others about box office revenue or ratings.  However, we may have underestimated its appeal. The company claims that more than 400,000 people have already signed up for the early-access waitlist. It remains to be seen whether it can maintain this level of interest leading up to the official launch, but it could become popular among niche film industry followers. Image Credits:MoviePass/Mogul During our initial conversation with Spikes, he positioned Mogul as a predictive market platform. Later on, we were told that a more fitting description would be to classify Mogul as a daily fantasy sports platform, but it may evolve to include this functionality in the future. For now, though, Mogul operates exclusively with virtual currency. This distinction is important, especially considering the regulated nature of daily fantasy sports, as opposed to prediction market platforms, which currently exist in a legal gray area. Kalshi, for instance, has been in ongoing legal battles with state gambling regulators. “It’s murky what needs to be approved. There are different types of clearances, depending on the markets you want in the U.S. You have to go state by state. It literally is like a Chinese puzzle with stuff all over the place,” Spikes said.   Mogul represents the initial phase of MoviePass’s long-term web3 strategy. The company has previously revealed its intention to provide on-chain rewards for attending movies. It’s also backed by Animoca Brands, a venture capital firm specializing in blockchain technology.  Last year, MoviePass partnered with Sui to allow subscribers to make payments using USD coin.

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