Men often face stigma around discussing their health, so with this partnership, we aim to break down barriers and encourage open conversations about well-being. Just as we championed breast cancer research with BCRF back in March and have been supporting Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals throughout the year, we are committed to fostering a culture of health awareness and support for all.Why This Partnership MattersThis November, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Movembera global movement dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing health issues faced by men today. Since its inception in 2003 with a couple of friends deciding to grow a mustache for fun for the month of November, Movember has gone on to raise over $1 billion and funded more than 1300 initiatives worldwide, focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health.Men often face stigma around discussing their health, so with this partnership, we aim to break down barriers and encourage open conversations about well-being. Just as we championed breast cancer research with BCRF back in March and have been supporting Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals throughout the year, we are committed to fostering a culture of health awareness and support for all.Why This Partnership MattersAt Humble, we believe in the importance of community and proactive health measures. Our collaboration with Movember is about creating a supportive environment where men feel empowered to prioritize their health. Funds raised will be invested into game-changing projects in mens health around the world.Raising Awareness for Prostate and Testicular Cancer: Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, affecting one in eight men during their lifetime. Additionally, testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. Movember focuses on funding research and awareness campaigns that encourage early detection and effective treatment options. Your contributions will help ensure that more men have access to life-saving information and resources, whilst also improving the quality of life for those facing a cancer diagnosis.Promoting Mental Health Conversations: Men often face unique challenges when it comes to mental health, and many struggle in silence due to stigma. This reluctance to seek help can lead to serious, untreated issues. Movember is dedicated to changing this narrative by encouraging open discussions about mental health, promoting healthy behaviors and encouraging positive social connections. Fostering a culture of openness can help ensure that men feel empowered to seek the help they need.Inspiring Stories of ResilienceThroughout the month, we are partnering with Movember to share inspiring stories from individuals who have bravely faced these challenges. Their journeys highlight the importance of seeking help and remind us that no one has to face their struggles alone. Keep an eye out on Movembers social channels for those stories.Get InvolvedHere are some ways you can get involved:Pick up Humble Choice: When you purchase Humble Choice this November, 5% of proceeds will go directly to Movember, supporting vital programs for mens health.Participate in Fundraising Events: Engage in various activities throughout November. Every dollar raised brings us closer to making a significant impact on mens health. Check out these events Movember has in the works.Spread the Word: Use your social media platforms to share Movembers mission and highlight the importance of mens health. Your voice can help dismantle stigma and encourage others to seek help.Educate Yourself: Take time to learn about the specific health challenges facing men today. Knowledge is a powerful tool for change.Nuts & Bolts: a tool to learn more about testicular cancerUpskill yourself on the facts about prostate cancer for the men in your lifeLearn how to spot the signs in a friend that might be strugglingReach Out for Support: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or facing a crisis, remember that help is available. Dont hesitate to reach out to local resources or hotlines.

Humble ChoiceConquer chaos and summon Personas in November Choice Novembers Humble Choice games are here, and this months mix features big guns, bright worlds, beautiful gardens, and lots more!Crush skulls in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Lose yourself in gorgeous anime-inspired visuals in Persona 4 Golden. Discover great multiplayer games, friendly zoo animals, and a whole lot more with your membership this month!Explore November ChoiceYour Games for NovemberCheck out all 8 of the games that are yours when youre a Humble Choice member this month!Warhammer 40,000: DarktideBattle through the grimy hive city of Tertium in Warhammer 40,000: Darktidea brutal and unrelenting action shooter that revels in blood and guts. This engaging title comes from Fatshark, the award-winning development team behind the Vermintide series, and poses the question, Is there such a thing as too much carnage? Defeat hordes of diverse and grotesque foes solo or alongside your friends with an impressive array of satisfying firearms and destructive melee weapons. Customize your own playable character and step into the violent, dystopian world of Warhammer 40,000 today in this action-packed experience.Persona 4 GoldenFall in love with one of the most beloved JPRGs of the modern era with Persona 4 Golden. Soak up developer ATLUSs stunning anime-inspired visuals in this captivating tale of self-discovery set in Inabaan unassuming town in rural Japan. Build relationships with friends and love interests, live vicariously through your character in an addicting life-sim gameplay loop, and use powerful battling entities known as Personas to get stronger and save the day. Persona 4 Goldens perfectly balanced turn-based combat, gorgeous interfaces, and unmatched soundtrack will keep you entertained for nearly 100 hours!The Lamplighters LeagueTactical, gritty, and gorgeouseverything you need for an atmospheric, action-packed game. The Lamplighters League combines turn-based RPG mechanics with real-time infiltration elements, allowing you to stealthily pick off enemies with cunning strategy or charge in guns blazing. Recruit a ragtag group of unforgettable teammates in this character-driven story of adventure, intrigue, and mystery. The stylish 1930s setting of The Lamplighters League perfectly captures the eras bold allure. Battle the diabolical Banished Court across a variety of environments, from deserts to jungles, today!Cassette BeastsCrank up the volume in Cassette Beasts! In this vibrant, turn-based RPG, youll explore the magical island of New Wirral and face off against a variety of beastly monsters, from cute to hilarious. Use magical cassette tapes to transform and collect amazing creatures. Combine any two using the Fusion System to create unique and powerful new friends to battle and navigate a rich open world. Enjoy a delightful story or compete against friends in fast-paced online PvP. Let the fun times roll until the cassette tape pops!KarmaZooKarma is a whole lotta fun! In this unique altruistic, cooperative platformer you and up to 10 other players synergize together to successfully clear stages. Use teamwork and the unique abilities of your fellow zoo animals to advance through challenging levels that adapt to the size of your party, the characters on the course, and the perks you pick together. This adaptability offers amazing replay value and dynamic gameplay. Will you play as an elephant, llama, or koala? Pay it forward, backwards, up, or down in KarmaZoo today.The Bookwalker: Thief of TalesPlay as Etienne Quist, a distressed novelist-turned-thief who gains the ability to enter the worlds of mankinds most beloved stories. Use your otherworldly powers to navigate both the real world and the fictional realms of King Arthur, Thor, and more as you seek to steal literatures most famous artifacts. Deceive, charm, or battle your way through expertly crafted book worlds to reclaim your ability to write. Build relationships with characters you encounter along the way, solve inventive puzzles, and experience well-known tales in all-new ways. The stories of The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales are waitingturn the page and see what happens!HexarchyExperience a grand and consequential turn-based deck-building strategy royale in under one hour. Thats righta full gaming session without the need to invest an entire evening in a campaign. The engaging and well-paced gameplay loop of Hexarchy is accessible to both hardcore strategy gamers and novices alike, supported by layered systems that provide strategic depth without unnecessary complexities. Hexarchy truly shines in multiplayer, with up to 10 players facing off as 10 unique civilizations in exciting weekly campaigns, daily challenges, and custom games.Garden Life: A Cozy SimulatorSet the mood, unwind, and settle in with Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator. As the name suggests, coziness is king in this relaxing indie farming sim. Breathe life into an abandoned community garden by giving it the love and care it deserves. Raise and nurture a variety of plants from seed to blooming beauty with a unique procedural growth system that ensures each plant grows in its own way. Progress through the story to unlock new decor, tools, upgrades, and more, or simply relax in Creative Mode. What will you grow?Novembers Featured Charity: MovemberAs always, 5% of your membership will help support our featured charity, Movember. A charity dedicated to changing the perception of mens healththeir mission is to take on mental health & suicide, testicular cancer, and prostate cancer.Thanks for your incredible support, and we hope you enjoy November Choice!Explore November Choice

Image: Digital EclipseThe latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!Switch eShop - HighlightsMario & Luigi: Brothership (Nintendo, 7th Nov, $59.99) - Help Mario and Luigi repair the fractured world of Concordia in this brand-new seafaring adventure! Set sail on Shipshape Island and explore a variety of islands, from bustling cities to tropical rainforests. Unleash the mighty power of the duos brotherly bond to overcome adversity and thwart foes, and meet friends along the way some new, some familiar! - Read our Mario & Luigi: Brothership reviewSubscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube783kWatch on YouTube Tetris Forever (Digital Eclipse, 12th Nov, $34.99) - Step into a virtual Tetris museum and celebrate the 40th anniversary of a video game legend. Tetris Forever brings together classic titles from the franchises long and distinguished history, including the original 1988 Famicom version of Tetris, Tetris 2 + Bombliss, Tetris Battle Gaiden, Hatris and more including a brand-new experience called Tetris Time Warp, where youll jump between gameplay styles from across the series! The collection also features all-new documentary videos, digital artifacts and an interactive timeline.Switch eShop - New Releases10-in-1 Games Bundle for Kids & Toddlers (Asylum Square Interactive, 10th Nov, $39.99) - Discover our game bundle for the whole family! From exciting adventures to tricky puzzles theres something for everyone. Help Abbie on her farm, go on safari with Sophia, or solve fun hidden-object challenges fun and entertainment are guaranteed!Aery - Peace of Mind 2 (EpiXR Games, 7th Nov, $13.00) - This is an interactive game experience that is designed to relax your mind and soul. You jump into the role of a little bird, explore beautiful landscapes and collect magical crystals that mark certain landscapes.Angel at Dusk (Sanuk, 7th Nov, $14.99) - The newest answer to shmups. A game which is "uncompromisingly skeletal". That is, a game in which every last ounce of excess has been cut away, and only its framework quintessence remains. Bones free themselves of flesh, laying waste to needless entrails! Revealing a skeleton of extraordinarily strength.Arcade Archives RIOT (HAMSTER, 31st Oct, $7.99) - " RIOT " is an action game released by TECMO in 1992. Conquer the stages while defeating the "THE MAGIC TIGERS", warriors armed with special weapons and magic that stand in your way one after another. Enemies appear in the front and back of the screen, so you need to shoot them separately. The key to success is to make good use of various weapons and shields along the way.Ball Rush 2 (Entity3, 2nd Nov, $0.99) - Its Back! Shrink, grow and dodge your way through exciting patterns. Smash shapes out of your path and enjoy watching them fly with physics! Only touch shapes of your colour and rush to the end! Unlock new skins and customise your ball.Bioframe Outpost (OmniSysPublishing, 7th Nov, $24.99) - Inspired by classic 70s and 80s sci-fi, Bioframe Outpost is a 2d sci-fi action adventure game, dedicated to exploration, experimentation, emergent gameplay and narrative. Its unique, photography-based approach to non-linear exploration and action gameplay offers a fresh take on Metroidvania gameplay.Bubble Riders (NOSTRA, 6th Nov, $1.99) - Try to race around a winding track on an inflatable balloon. Overtake your rivals and push them off the track. Your goal is to be the first to cross the finish line! Upgrade your bubble to make it faster and stronger. Open new locations and new challenging tracks.Candivity (QubicGames, 8th Nov, $2.99) - You're about to dive into a sugary adventure! Combine sweets, and prepare yourself for a sugar overload! Gather extraordinary powers that can save you from any sticky situation. Mix them up, and you might create something even more powerful! Journey through worlds full of surprises. Each has its own set of challenges. Can you master them all and merge the largest sweet?Caveheart Legacy Of The Depths (MagicProStudio, 8th Nov, $4.99) - Join Gray in his relentless quest to thwart Valdosss sinister plans. Explore the underground realm in this 2D platformer game filled with fantasy adventure and treasure hunting! Game Features: - Thrilling Combat: Face off against a variety of monsters lurking in the shadows.Crimson Asylum (Ultimate Games, 7th Nov, $4.99) - Equipped with your trusty video camera and unwavering resolve, you set on a mission to document the whispers of the past and capture evidence of the restless spirits wandering inside. The deeper you venture, the more the asylum twists and contorts around you.Duck Run (Afil Games, 6th Nov, $4.99) - Join the daring duck in Duck Run, an exciting adventure filled with dangerous traps and thrilling challenges across 40 action-packed levels. Your mission is to guide the brave duck safely through each obstacle while keeping track of your time. Jump, dash, and outsmart tricky hazards as the pace and difficulty increase, testing your reflexes and strategy.EcoGnomix (Untold Tales, 7th Nov, $19.99) - A quirky combination of roguelite and city builder mixed into one! Sitting atop a vast network of mystical caves is your little gnome village. Send out your team of gnomes on rogue-lite runs to bring back resources so you can expand your tiny kingdom.EGGCONSOLE Xak II PC-8801mkIISR (D4 Enterprise, 7th Nov, $6.49) - In 1990, Micro Cabin released the action RPG Xak II in Japan, set three years after the battle with Badu from the previous game. The story begins with Latok Kart, who lives with his mother, setting out on a journey to the town of Banuwa after hearing rumors of someone resembling his missing father.Farming Harvester Simulator 2025 Deluxe Edition (globalgamestudio, 31st Oct, $4.99) - Experience the ultimate farming adventure in Farming Harvester Simulator 2025 Deluxe Edition! With stunning high-quality graphics, immerse yourself in the life of a professional combine harvester driver. Switch between multiple camera modes to get the perfect view as you navigate through challenging levels, park your harvester with precision, and expertly unload your crops.Forbidden Love (Cooking & Publishing, 31st Oct, $4.99) - Emotions will run high as you face moral dilemmas, family intrigues and hidden secrets. With a plot inspired by the great tales of tragic love, this visual novel will allow you to explore the deep emotional ties that bind the characters and the complexities of their world.Games Advent Calendar 2024 Bundle (Mindscape, 7th Nov, $19.99) - Games Advent Calendar 2024: Jump on a train packed with gifts and dive into the holiday spirit with Games Advent Calendar 2024! Jigsaw Advent Calendar: Surprise yourself every day leading up to Christmas with new challenging jigsaw puzzles in Jigsaw Advent CalendarGarten of Banban 6 (Feardemic, 31st Oct, $9.99) - Survive the never-entered levels of Banbans Kindergarten! After the events of Garten of Banban 4, you are forced to run away and delve even deeper into the mysterious establishment that is Banbans kindergarten. You are heading down to where no human dares to be.Glimmer and the Dark Halloween Pumpkin (Aldora Games, 4th Nov, $4.90) - Glimmer, a bright little ghost, is tasked with making sure the pumpkins stay lit and the town is safe. However, something strange happens one night: one of the key lanterns mysteriously goes out, threatening the town's safety. When shadows in the forest begin to move, Glimmer realizes she needs help.How to Organize Your Home: A Practical Guide (Cooking & Publishing, 31st Oct, $2.99) - Are you a fan of interior design and home organization? This is the ultimate game for you! Learn how to turn any space into a functional and cozy home that reflects your personal style. Explore different decor styles, efficiently organize every corner of your house, and make the most out of every square foot.Jetpack Kiwi (Ratalaika Games, 8th Nov, $5.99) - Jetpack Kiwi is a classic 2D side-scrolling shoot em up game featuring 20 challenging levels, endless hordes of enemy spaceships, and 5 epic bosses. The aliens have arrived and theyre up to no good. Only you can stop the aliens and their thirst for conquest. Choose between multiple characters to play, each one with a unique special attack ability.Journey to Kreisia (KEMCO, 31st Oct, $14.99) - Blazing a new trail in classic RPGs, Journey to Kreisia is bound to please fans of the genre with plenty of engaging features such as hunting for hidden treasures, testing one's strength in challenging battle arenas, and taking up a variety of subquests!LIMP HEROES+ (Picola, 31st Oct, $6.99) - "LIMP HEROES+" is an action game in which you control a hero who moves with physical behavior and fights against an army of evil villains. Using attractive characters with a taste of American Comics, players can challenge fierce battles with simple controls that require only jumping and special attacks.Magical Bakery (Soedesco, 7th Nov, $29.99) - Magical Bakery is a single-player cooking and management game set in an enchanted bakery that sells all sorts of sweets and pastries, with a twistthey may contain traces of magic! Experience a life full of magic, challenges, and the joy of creating sweets that will leave a spellbinding impression on your customers.MIYAMOTO (hidekihanida, 7th Nov, $3.99) - MIYAMOTO is a beautifully styled Japanese-themed card game. Build your deck with cards earned after each battle, and strategically place unique pieces to claim victory.Party Party Time 3 (SAT-BOX, 7th Nov, $5.00) - Get ready for an all-new sequel to the party game that anyone can enjoy! Share Joy-Con, and up to 6 players can join in the fun! Enjoy a collection of 30 intuitive and easy-to-play minigames! Spend quality time with friends and family and have a blast!Popcorn Rocket (Battle Geek Plus Publishing, 7th Nov, $4.99) - Popcorn Rocket is a silly food based old-school arcade space shooter. Pilot the Popcorn Rocket as you blast through hordes of food spaceships in order to save the galaxy from the evil Nebula Empire! With a wacky cast of heroes and villains, Popcorn Rocket will leave your stomach wanting more!Pro Flight Simulator Deluxe (Pix Arts, 8th Nov, $19.99) - Are you ready to soar through the skies like never before? 'Pro Flight Simulator Deluxe' delivers the most thrilling and realistic flight experience out there! Choose from five incredible aircraft, including two agile hydroplanes perfect for water landings, a powerful army jet for heart-pounding high-speed missions, and a mighty jumbo jet built for epic journeys.Rally Racing Drift 2024 (COOL DEVS, 7th Nov, $7.99) - Rally Racing Drift 2024 is an adrenaline-pumping 3D racing drift simulator that puts you in the driver's seat as a competitive race driver. Your goal is to race against the clock and other drivers, finishing each race as quickly as possible while aiming to be the first across the finish line.SteamWorld Build & Dig Bundle (Thunderful, 31st Oct, $34.99) - This bundle contains: SteamWorld Build, the city-building and dungeon defense game and SteamWorld Dig, a platform mining adventure with strong Metroidvanian influences and the game that made SteamWorld mainstream.SUGAMENIA (CHUSO, 7th Nov, $9.99) - Play as Violet, a fearless space explorer marooned on this unknown planet, and your powerful ally, Suichi, a flying robot that can deploy bombs, be used as a platform, offer advice in order to find hidden treasures, and many more features. Live an epic venture in a hostile world full of dangers where you'll have to showcase your skills.Survive Undead Rush (Zakym, 7th Nov, $6.99) - Outrun and annihilate relentless waves of zombies that spawn continuously. Survive as the number and variety of zombies grow with each passing moment.Sweet Survivors (QubicGames, 8th Nov, $2.99) - It looks like a normal day at the caf but suddenly, swarms of love-craving cats are storming in, and only you stand between them and total feline chaos! Armed with laser pointers, yarn balls, and even the dreaded pickle of doom, youll have to keep these fluffballs at bay while serving your customers their precious coffee.Symmetrical logic puzzles 1000 (SUCCESS, $3.99) - This is a puzzle game where you create rooms by dividing grid spaces with colors to form point-symmetric shapes centered around the gems. You clear the stage once all the gems are separated into different rooms. There are 1,000 stages in total. Its a challenging puzzle game that tests your powers of insight.The Alchemist of Ars Magna (COSEN, 7th Nov, $79.99) - The game is divided into two parts: an "Adventure Part," where players deepen their relationships and create bonds with their companions, and an "RPG Dungeon Part," where players progress in their journey by strengthening their party using equipment gained through alchemy and materials gathered, as well as forging contracts with divine beings known as "Creators," who act as guardians of the world.The Fine Art of Murder (Infinite Zone, 6th Nov, $2.99) - Delve deep into a haunting, fog-laden town as you uncover its sinister history, piecing together clues that keep you on edge at every turn. Unlock hidden "Story Moments"exclusive scenes and key revelations that can only be uncovered by making the right choices. These special moments offer crucial insights that can help you solve the mystery and lead you closer to the truth.The Nightmare Journey (404 Games, 7th Nov, $4.99) - The Nightmare Journey is a stylized game with unique graphics set in a 2D universe, in which Arthur is the main character, he must overcome different challenges and puzzles, mysteries are not lacking in this game.Virche Evermore -EpiC: Lycoris- (Aksys Games, 7th Nov, $49.99) - This fan disk allows you to explore five unique, all-new tales. The original story of Virche Evermore -ErroR: Salvation- followed a girl known as Death who brought an early end to any person she was involved with. With the assistance of others, she was able to discover the truth behind some of the dark workings on the island.What will you be downloading this week? (118 votes)Mario & Luigi: Brothership36%Tetris Forever29%Aery - Peace of Mind 2 0%Angel at Dusk3%Arcade Archives RIOT3%Bioframe Outpost 0.9%Caveheart Legacy Of The Depths 0%Crimson Asylum 0%Duck Run 0%EcoGnomix 0%EGGCONSOLE Xak II PC-8801MKIISR2%Farming Harvester Simulator 2025 Deluxe Edition 0%Forbidden Love 0.9%Games Advent Calendar 2024 Bundle 0%Garten of Banban 6 0%Jetpack Kiwi 0.9%Journey to Kreisia 0.9%Limp Heroes+ 0%Magical Bakery 0%Miyamoto 0.9%Party Party Time 3 0%Popcorn Rocket 0%Pro Flight Simulator Deluxe 0%Rally Racing Drift 2024 0%SteamWorld Build & Dig Bundle3%Sugamenia 0%Survive Undead Rush 0%Sweet Survivors 0.9%Symmetrical logic puzzles 1000 0.9%The Alchemist of Ars Magna2%The Fine Art of Murder 0%Virche Evermore -EpiC: Lycoris- 0.9%Nothing for me this week17%So that's your lot for this week's North American Nintendo Download. Go on, be a sport and drop a vote in the poll above, and comment below with your hot picks!

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)Metal Slug Tactics has felt like it has taken way too long to finally release. More than three years after its initial reveal, the game is finally here and its a bold but confused take on the tactics genre that has some big strengths. But, those are counterbalanced with a number of roadblocks and obstacles that often get in the way of the enjoyment you can have with it.To start things off, this reviewer is coming at this as a turn-based tactics fan with no personal history with the Metal Slug series. When it comes to offering something for genre fans, Metal Slug Tactics succeeds, mostly. The game is actually structured as a roguelike, so you and up to two other characters you select from the Peregrine Falcons will head out and take on various, small missions in isometric grids one by one until you gain full control of an area of the map.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)Within these missions there is a great amount of enemy variety, solid bosses, and creative environment design. Leikir Studio has implemented some interesting twists on the tactics genre too within the moment-to-moment gameplay.Upon each turn, you are able to move and perform an action. These can be standard shots with a gun, using your special weapon (which has limited ammo per run), or using one of the many Adrenaline Abilities that you will pick up in between missions and upon levelling up characters. These are often support abilities or situational damage abilities that you wont need to use all the time but can have devastating effects when used at the right moment.Using your weapons works as you would expect, allowing you to fire and shoot anyone you have direct line of sight with on the grid. Adrenaline Abilities are earned upon gaining Adrenaline Points within a mission. These are accumulated as you move. The further you move, the more Adrenaline Points you have to spend during your turn, encouraging a bullish, vanguard-like playstyle that nudges you out of cover and forces you to take the initiative.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)Moving also gives you armour, which can allow you to tank shots further pushing you towards an aggressive playstyle. This injection of the series' run-and-gun spirit is rather refreshing for the strategy genre and separates this from other tactics games that can often feel very stagnant as you sit in one spot during fights.Additionally, Metal Slug Tactics includes a mechanic called Sync Shots, which means that if two characters have direct line of sight on a target when one attacks it, the other will follow up with another attack, effectively giving you a free hit. Sync Shots are another fantastic shakeup to the tactics formula that forced us to rethink how we looked at a grid of enemies and try to plan for future moves or place characters in specific positions to make the most of these special two-for-one attacks.However, stapled onto these mechanics are strange features and gameplay design choices that feel like they are actively blocking you from getting to the enjoyable parts. One key sticking point for us is that if you decide to use an action before moving, you completely lose access to any ability to move. It's run and gun - in that order, and that order only.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)Not only is this incredibly frustrating and restrictive, but for the most part it feels unnecessary. In a game built around movement and creating opportunities for yourself, being locked into having to move before attacking makes some fights and situations hard to win. Enemies can often block off paths, or you can be cornered with no real escape. So if you want to try and give yourself some breathing room or line up a Sync Shot, you need to attack and kill an enemy, wait a turn, hope you dont die, and then move. This happened a fair bit, especially in the first 10 or so hours.Speaking of those initial hours, they are oppressive, brutal, and at times fatiguing and tedious. Because you wont have a wide array of characters, upgrades, and Adrenaline Abilities due to the roguelike structure, a lot of the fights in the early game you just cant win. So, you need to die and then get back to that point, hopefully with stronger weapons and more flexible Adrenaline Abilities, to be able to actually progress.While this is the point of roguelikes, with Metal Slug Tactics being a strategy game, everything moves slowly. Missions can take up to 5-10 minutes each, and with up to a dozen or so in each area (depending on the path you take), having to go through each one again to collect resources to spend back at your base in between runs is a slog, especially when you are underpowered while doing it. This isnt Dead Cells or an action roguelike where you can just sprint back through an area and get back to where you were in a few minutes.Plus, the game gets off to a terrible start with a horrifically unfriendly and wordy tutorial that chucks everything at you in a 20-minute blitz and then lets you loose. The mechanics in Metal Slug Tactics are complex, and we actually had to watch the gameplay overview trailer after finishing the tutorial because it does a better job at breaking down them in a digestible way.Also, the text and UI size on the games menus and throughout the experience is ridiculously small. This is a huge problem in handheld mode, where we often had to squint or put our head closer to the screen to read what was being displayed.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)On the plus side, as you are going through the game again and again, you are greeted with flawless animations, an excellent soundtrack from Tee Lopes, and some really nice sound effects and visuals when using Sync Shots or fighting bosses. Leikir Studio didnt drop the ball with the presentation at all here, although we did suffer from some frame rate issues in handheld mode during particularly busy missions with a lot of enemies or attacks being used at once. Nothing egregious, but noticeable.

In BriefPosted:4:44 PM PST November 7, 2024Image Credits:Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty ImagesCrypto CEO kidnapped in Toronto, released after paying $1M ransomThe CEO of Canadian cryptocurrency firm, WonderFi, was kidnapped and held for ransom on Wednesday, according to CBC. Dean Skurka was reportedly shoved into a vehicle in downtown Toronto during rush hour, only to be released uninjured after electronically sending $1 million (presumably CAD) to his captors.The WonderFi CEO is the latest crypto celebrity to fall victim to a violent robbery. This is 171st incident of physical violence to steal cryptocurrency, a security firm tells the CBC.Skurkas company reported third quarter earnings a day before the incident, generating $41 million CAD in revenue during the last nine months. Meanwhile, the price of Bitcoin soared above $76,000 this week, reaching a new record high for the digital currency.WonderFi is backed by Shark Tank co-host Kevin OLeary and among the most prominent publicly-listed crypto firms in Canada, per Cointelegraph.Topics

In BriefPosted:4:26 PM PST November 7, 2024Image Credits:Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei speaking at Viva Technology in Paris / Getty ImagesAmazon may up its investment in Anthropic on one conditionAmazon is considering increasing its investment in OpenAI rival Anthropic.According to The Information, Amazon is in talks to invest multiple billions in Anthropic, its first financial pledge in the company since a $4 billion deal struck last year. The new investment is structured similar to the last one but with a twist. Amazon wants Anthropic to use Amazon-developed silicon hosted on Amazon Web Services to train its AI.Anthropic prefers Nvidia chips. But the money may be too good to pass up. Around the start of the year, Anthropic reportedly projected it would burn through over $2.7 billion in 2024 as it trained and scaled up its AI products. Anthropic has for several months been discussing new funding at a $40 billion valuation, per The Information, and no doubt the pressure is on to clinch something soon.To date, Anthropic has raised $9.7 billion close to half of OpenAIs $21.9 billion haul.(Above, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.)Topics

The exec will remain at the company for nine months to support search for new leader, which the Board says has already begun.

Breakdown & ShowreelsDeadpool & Wolverine: Visualisation Reel by FramestoreBy Vincent Frei - 07/11/2024 Dive into the really cool Visualisation work made by Framestore in Deadpool & Wolverine, featuring a jaw-dropping opening, a seamless oner with the Deadpool Squad and more. Experience visual storytelling on another level!WANT TO KNOW MORE?Framestore: Dedicated page about Deadpool & Wolverine on Framestore website.Matthew Twyford: Heres my interview of Matthew Twyford, VFX Supervisor at Framestore.Swen Gillberg & Lisa Marra: Heres my interview of Production VFX Supervisor Swen Gillberg and Production VFX Producer Lisa Marra. Vincent Frei The Art of VFX 2024

Movie & Games TrailersSous la Seine (Under Paris)By Vincent Frei - 07/11/2024 Discover the artistry behind Sous la Seine (Under Paris)! This exclusive featurette showcases the collaboration between MPC and The Mill in creating an immersive experience that captivated audiences at the Paris premiere!The VFX are made by:MPC (VFX Supervisor: Arnaud Fouquet)Digital DistrictDirector: Xavier GensRelease Date: June 5, 2024 (Netflix)WATCH IT ON Vincent Frei The Art of VFX 2024

As a critical component of additive manufacturing, Large-Scale High-Speed SLA Technology maintains a prominent position in the field of vat photopolymerization 3D printing for productive and precision production purposes.In todays increasingly competitive market, characterized by saturation and ambiguous growth trajectories, we seek to understand the true value of large-scale SLA 3D printing, its applications focus, and its future prospects.UnionTech, a company deeply committed to continuous innovation in SLA 3D printing, focuses on problem-oriented research and development, guided by practical insights from the frontline. We aim to deliver intelligent, high-quality, and cost-effective professional-grade SLA solutions across various industries, including manufacturing, molding, and direct production of end-user components.In this webinar, we welcome Stanley Leung, Sr. Director of Sales, APAC, UnionTech. Stanley will explore the transformative advantages of UnionTechs proven SLA technology, emphasizing product lines, applications, material options, and notable user cases from VIP customers.What to expect during the webinar An overview of UnionTechs materials and technology, highlighting their turnkey advantages. The benefits of large-scale SLA 3D printing and its value proposition for targeted application groups. An exclusive look at use cases across sectors such as tire molding, automotive, cultural construction, architecture, and more. Live Q&A session. 100 free expo passes for Formnext 2024 will be available for attendees!Register now.Michael PetchMichael Petch is the editor-in-chief at 3DPI and the author of several books on 3D printing. He is a regular keynote speaker at technology conferences where he has delivered presentations such as 3D printing with graphene and ceramics and the use of technology to enhance food security. Michael is most interested in the science behind emerging technology and the accompanying economic and social implications.