Furniture deals come and go, but not the Article Black Friday sale, which is one of those once-a-year occurrences that we feel inclined to holler about. Ahead of the holiday weekend, the Vancouver-based furniture and home decor company is offering substantial discounts on a curated selection of its best-sellers.The Best Deals at the Article Black Friday SaleThe Best Lighting Deal: Moon Gold Table Lamp, $149 $99The Best Sofa Deal: Sanders Velvet Sofa, $999 $849The Best Shelving Deal: Mysen Cabinet, $599 $349The Best Bed Frame Deal: Tessu Upholstered Bed, $899 $799The Best Lounge Chair Deal:Oren Velvet Lounge Chair, $699 $599In case youre unfamiliar with its wares, the retailer was founded by four engineers in 2013 and has made a name for itself producing stylish, high-quality furniture at accessible prices. Though often lumped into the same price category as other major retailers like Amazon, Target, Wayfair, and Walmart, Article sells directly to consumers online, offering beautiful, well-crafted pieces that hew to modern styles (think chubby legs, modern cutouts, and Scandinavian-inspired silhouettes) delivered straight to your door. During the busiest shopping week of the year, Article is offering markdowns of up to 40% off sitewide, from plush seating to sturdy shelving, so you can upgrade every room in the house.ArticleLizzie SouflerisArticle Moon Gold Table LampPerfect for a bedside table, desk, or cozy reading nook, the Moon Table Lamp is a trend-forward piece that adds warm ambient lighting to any space. Contributor Andrea Lewis particularly loved the seamless assembly process as well as the simple, petite, and versatile midcentury-modern design when she tested it. Its proof that good design shines brightest in the details.Article Sanders Velvet SofaWith its squat legs and pillowy arms, the Scandi-inspired Sanders sofa looks like its wrapping you up in a warm hug. A lush velvet upholstery, available in caramel or emerald shades, adds depth to any living room, while the plush cushions make it feel warm and cozy. Its a versatile sofa that makes a statement without overwhelming the space.Article Muhly Oak SideboardTheres not a huge sale on this chubby-legged sideboard, but if you were already eyeing it, the extra $60 helps. And with ample storage space behind its sliding doors, the shelves are ready to hide your clutteror showcase your secret collection of vintage board games. Its available in white or smoked oak colorways.Article Cigar Leather LoveseatThe Cigar Leather Loveseat packs a whole lot of charm into a compact frame. Upholstered in rich, full-grain leather that develops character over time, this loveseat has a low-profile silhouette and a structured shape that lends itself well to a reading nook or living room setting.Article Mysen CabinetSmall but seriously stylish, this cabinet could fit in just about anywhere. Its one of the Black Friday furniture deals were most excited about. Style the shelves with your favorite coffee table books, a few plants from your collection, or a statement vase. And when you pop open the doors, youve got a place ready to stash everything from your vinyl collection to that pile of important papers youve been meaning to sort through.Article Faydra Open BookcaseThe Faydra Open Bookcase puts a new spin on open shelving with its curved lines and wide shelves for stacking books and arranging tchotchkes. Opt for a moody black color for a bolder take or the natural ash stain to blend in with your interiors.Article Oren Velvet Lounge ChairThis velvet lounge chair makes the most of rich texture and elegant curves. The oversized seat and plush back cushion implore you to sit and stay awhile, while the piping helps keep things fresh and modern.Article Tessu Upholstered BedThis is your limited time ticket to a bedroom upgrade without the fuss. Clean lines and a low-profile frame keep things modern and minimal, while the subtle wood legs and a softly padded headboard add just a touch of warmth to this bed frame. It's the kind of bed that makes hitting the snooze button feel totally justified.Article Turoy Swivel Lounge ChairWith its playful curves, textured boucl fabric, and smooth swivel base, the Turoy promises that youre in store for some pizzazz. Available in four neutralsfrom the bold Catalina Blue seen here or other muted tonesits easy to find a Turoy that fits your space.

The holidays are finally in sight, and that means plenty of incoming home sales to help you style your space. Thanks to early Black Friday mattress deals, you can already get a head start on revamping your bedroom. Like we've always said, we here at AD are very dedicated to sleep and sleep-related products like mattresses that ensure youll have the best nights rest. And just as were dedicated to finding and reviewing those products, were also dedicated to finding the best deals on said products during major sales events like Black Friday.This is why were bringing you all the best early Black Friday mattress sales this yearas well as deals on furniture, home decor, and, of course, all of the best sheet sets on the internet from Parachute and Brooklinen. Sweet dreams, fellow shoppers.Shop our top picks for the best Black Friday mattress deals:Best organic mattress deal: Avocado Green Mattress was $1,999, now $1,699Best hybrid mattress deal: DreamCloud Premier Hybrid was $2,196, now $949Best mattress deal for side sleepers: Nolah Original 10" was $1,449, now $942All prices shown are for Queen size mattresses unless otherwise noted.Avocado Green MattressFormer AD PRO editor Katy Olson suspected the firm, but not overly so Avocado mattress helped relieve some of her nightly allergy sneezing. The brand makes its mattresses with 100% natural latex rubber grown on sustainable farms, along with GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool, ensuring that there are no harmful chemicals or toxic fire retardants. And during their sitewide sale, the brand is taking up to 20% off on all mattresses. (You can also score up to 50% on bedding and 10% on pillows and bed frames and furniture.)Avocado GreenNectarThe Nectar mattress has received the top mattress award in our Sleep Awards. Not one but two AD stafferssenior SEO manager Katie Henwood and senior digital features editor Nick Mafihave slept soundly on their Nectar purchases. According to Henwood, This mattress is a dream come true for all kinds of sleepers. It offers extra support without sacrificing comfort, and getting into bed each night is like falling into a cloud. Right now the brands offering up to 50% off everything, plus an extra $100 off when you spend $1,000 for their early Black Friday mattress sale.The Nectar Memory Foam MattressDreamCloudOur tester said that her DreamCloud mattress felt more luxe than the price would suggest, giving it an 8/10 comfort rating. She noted that the box is heavy upon delivery, but the bed is easy to unbox and set up once its found its place in the bedroom. The bed is a perfect blend of soft and firm and springs back into place right after she gets up, with no indent left behind. During DreamClouds Black Friday sale, you can save 50% off any one of the brands high-quality mattresses and an extra $100 when you spend $1,000.DreamCloud Premier HybridSaatvaThroughout the bed-in-a-box boom, Saatva has bridged the gap between traditional mattresses and the bevy of DTC brands that are now occupying the space. Thanks to elevated materials and white-glove delivery, its made-to-order mattresses have quickly become a darling of the sleep world. The brands Black Friday sale is here, offering up to $600 off sitewideincluding the Saatva Classic and AD contributor Bailey Bergs favorite Loom & Leaf memory foam mattress. Berg loved the mattress because of its Goldilocks blend of comfort and sustainability, which go along nicely with its impressive durability and gel-infused cooling that is ideal for hot sleepers. (Though if you prefer an innerspring option to memory foam, opt for the Saatva Classic mattress.)Saatva Loom & Leaf MattressNolahNolah prides itself on being one of the best mattresses for side sleepers thanks to its proprietary Cooling Nolah AirFoam, which provides superior pressure relief, keeps you cool, and contours perfectly to your body. Care to test out their claim? Nows a great time, considering the brands offering 35% off mattresses and two free pillows while supplies last. You'll even get an additional $50 off mattresses with our exclusive promo codeAD50OFF now through December 9.Nolah Original 10" MattressWayfairWayfair already keeps things pretty affordable (hence why we included two of their mattresses in our best affordable mattress round-up). The deals sweetened even more thanks to Wayfairs Black Friday saleduring which you can score up to 80% off.8" Medium Memory Foam MattressParachuteAlready have a full bed of Parachute linens? Make sure to take it another step with the brands medium-firm Eco Comfort Mattress. Parachute strives to remain intentional in all the materials they use for their products, whether its Portuguese European flax for their linen or Egyptian cotton for their sateen sheetsand the same goes for their mattress. Made of pure New Zealand wool, 100% organic cotton, and tempered steel, AD contributor Kristen Flanagan recommends it for anyone especially concerned about the materials that make up their mattress. I am super sensitive to harsh chemicals and itchy fabrics, which makes this a great option for me, Flanagan says. Available in sizes from a twin to a California king, you can get this mattress for 30% off. And be sure to check our round-up of Parachutes best Black Friday deals for more fun gifts this holiday season.Eco Comfort Mattress

Oh BoySorry, God of War fans, but Kratos actor Christopher Judge has put a damper on those announcement rumours he might have accidentally startedThere are some announcements coming though. Just not God of War ones.Image credit: Santa Monica Studio News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor Published on Nov. 25, 2024 The voice of Kratos himself Christopher Judge seemingly teased a God of War announcement recently, except there isn't actually one coming.It's already been a couple of years since God of War Ragnarok came out, if you can believe it, so of course fans of the series have started to wonder when we might see another one from Santa Monica Studio. There's not been any official word on anything, but last week Kratos actor Christopher Judge held an Instagram live which fueled some rumours that some God of War announcements would be coming in the next couple of weeks, specifically with something arriving December 1. "The next two weeks are gonna be chock-full of announcements and all kinds of good stuff," the actor said, continuing on to say, "December 1st, we will be making a major announcement - which I can't wait to do 'cause a lot of you asked me: 'What's coming next?'"To see this content please enable targeting cookies. As gamers are wont to do, they took this as confirmation that Sony would be revealing something to do with God of War, despite Judge seemingly not mentioning the game, and as it turns out these announcements have nothing to do with the series. Taking to Twitter on his personal account, quoting a tweet about his comments, the actor clarified: "Absolutely not true! You cant tease something you know nothing about. I will be making announcements in the near future," he confirms, but "I can guarantee none of them will be about OUR beloved God of War. I am awaiting updates just like everyone else." To see this content please enable targeting cookies.So, yes, there are announcements coming, and yes, they involve Judge, but no, they don't involve Kratos et al. Those are just generally fans of Judge will be happy to hear this I suppose, but sorry God of War fans, there's nothing here for you right now, go home and replay them or something, I'm not your mum.

That's All, FolksDiablo 4 players who own Vessel of Hatred will be getting exclusive content in future seasons, but the bonus may not be as big as you thinkAs Diablo 4 seasons continue to roll out, anyone who forked out for the Vessel of Hatred expansion will continue seeing exclusive benefits. News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Nov. 25, 2024 You may have missed this in the midst of all the exciting content coming to Diablo 4 with Season 7 - the PTR for which starts next week, but Blizzard does have bonuses planned for Vessel of Hatred owners.This goes for Season 7, which kicks off in late January, as well as future seasons. Assuming the developer isnt hiding any last-minute surprises, however, the bonus is, well, not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. This trend actually started with Season of Hatred Rising, Diablo 4s currently-active season. Diablo 4 introduced the concept of Runewords with the start of that season, but the feature was (and remains) only available to players who own Vessel of Hatred.The concept of Runes isnt entirely new to Diablo, of course. Like a few things in Diablo 4, it was borrowed from Diablo 2. Runewords are socketable gems that require a condition to be met for their effects to be triggered. Many of the few that currently exist in the game allow certain previously class-exclusive skills to be activated by other classes.Now that Season 7s whole deal has been revealed, we know that more Runewords (and Runes) will be introduced to the loot pool. Once again, theyre going to be exclusive to owners of Vessel of Hatred.This obviously isnt accidental. Indeed, Diablo boss Rod Fergusson told Polygon that the plan is to continue offering bonuses of this nature to anyone who bought the expansion. Fergusson didnt directly reference Runewords in the interview, so its possible more rewards are on the way, though I dont imagine Blizzard would want to widen the gap between owners and non-owners of the expansion.The bigger reason one would want to buy Vessel of Hatred, of course, should be whats actually included in the expansion, such as the (currently meta-breaking) Spiritborn class, the new explorable zone, the game's first raid, and of course all the narrative content.Blizzard will very likely host one last livestream prior to the launch of Season 7 to clarify any remaining details, but dont count on much being kept under wraps. The patch 2.1 PTR will, for the first time, also include seasonal content.

Image: KonamiFollowing multiple official game reveals, it looks like the full list of titles included in Konami's Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection may have been leaked.As highlighted by Nintendeal on social media, the game's Switch box art appears to have been revealed ahead of schedule and it shows off the 14 games included. Here's the full rundown:- Duel Monsters- Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories- Monster Capsule GB- Dark Duel Stories- Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist- Dungeon Dice Monsters- The Eternal Duelist Soul- Duel Monsters 6 Expert 2- The Sacred Cards- Reshef of Destruction- Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel- World Championship Tournament 2004- Destiny Board Traveler- 7 Trials to Glory: World Championship Tournament 2005Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube786kWatch on YouTube In October, Konami confirmed the Early Days Collection would arrive for Switch on 27th February 2025, with pre-orders now available at select retailers. This collection was originally revealed earlier this year. Update: Confirmed for the WestWhat are your thoughts about this possible leaked line up? Let us know in the comments.[source x.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesMario & Luigi's Future In Doubt As A Potential Sony Acquisition EmergesUpdate: Kadokawa acknowledges Sony's offerLatest 'Switch 2' Rumour Suggests Nintendo Is Preparing For An Enormous LaunchInitial shipments could dwarf previous systemsNew Switch Emulator Devs Are Jumping Through Hoops To Avoid A Nintendo TakedownNinjas in 3... 2... 1...Super Mario Party Jamboree Version 1.1.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch NotesAn update to online play

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)It's a story you've probably heard before: there's a detective, a rich, old heiress with an amended will, and an assembled group of people all hoping to benefit from it. And then, as these stories usually do, it ends in murder. On a train! But don't be fooled by the plentiful Agatha Christie-isms: this work of whodunnitry is wholly unique while paying tribute to its influences, and may even be one of our favourite modern point-and-clicks.In the astoundingly well-named Loco Motive, you play as three separate characters Arthur, a paperwork-loving estate attorney; Herman Merman, a crime novel-author-turned-detective; and Diana, a spy and bounty hunter working for the Inland Revenue Service, which we really hope isn't a real thing. These three are your guides as you try to piece together the mysterious and sudden murder of a rich matriarch on a train through a series of goofy, absurd item combinations, interspersed with plot twists, reveals, and comedic cutscenes.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)In case you can't already tell, Loco Motive absolutely knows where its inspirations lie: the twistiness of Christie, the delightful unseriousness of Monkey Island et al., and the stunningly lifelike art of Ghost Trick are all worn proudly on its sleeve. But instead of just haphazardly glueing these disparate elements together like... well, like the solution to an extremely abstract point-and-click puzzle, Loco Motive manages to create something entirely its own, positioning itself alongside all of its forebears without looking like some unqualified upstart.Much like Ghost Trick, the pixel animations are genuinely jaw-dropping with the amount of detail, fluidity, and thought that has gone into each one every single item combination has its own animation, for goodness' sake and the distinct characterisation of each person that you meet and play as is achieved with simple, but cleverly applied, movements. A bartender wiggles an eyebrow to display confidence in his skills; two squabbling twins fight dynamically over a briefcase until it breaks; and did we mention that the entire game is lip-synced? We're not sure if we've ever seen lip sync applied to a pixel-based game, and up until Loco Motive, we wouldn't have believed it could be done so well. It's a real shame that we can't show off the animations in these screenshots, because they're truly something special to witness.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)The writing more than holds its own, too. Taking cues from Monkey Island's beloved dialogue is daunting, but Loco Motive manages to be funny without being cringe, helpful without being patronising, and provides a unique voice for each character to make the entire cast shine, even the extremely minor ones. A murder-mystery game like this relies on its colourful cast, after all, and Loco Motive doesn't disappoint in that regard, with some excellent voice-acting provided by an impressive haul of actors, including the wonderful Samantha Bart (Karlach! From Baldur's Gate 3!) as April, comedian Alasdair Beckett-King as basically himself, and a spot-on drunken Orson Welles caricature from acting veteran Jim Meskimen.And, oh, the cleverness that this game has in spades! Let's be real: point-and-clicks are a little played out by this point, and it takes some real work to bake in something novel. Loco Motive achieves this by minor spoilers, sorry giving you three characters to play as, each with their own timeline, intersecting and swapping items in ways that don't become clear until much later in the story. Right near the end, this swapping becomes a mechanic in itself, and there's a particularly cool moment where your inventories get confiscated, and you have to make do with items that you've nicked instead. It's all just very smart.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)Of course, it's a point-and-click game, so there's bound to be some frustrations, and yes, some of the puzzle solutions feel arbitrary and/or obtuse, even if that's sort of the whole point of point-and-clicks. Largely, the game's signposting is pretty good, and the hint line does a lot of the heavy lifting there, but there were times when even the hint line didn't have anything for the exact situations we were in. We ended up relying on a walkthrough provided by the devs, but there are walkthroughs on the internet that you can use, too. It's up to you whether you think walkthroughs are part and parcel of the joy of point-and-clicks.Adding to that frustration are the bugs, unfortunately. In many ways, this game is as slick as a greased-up train track, but that just makes the bumps even more obvious like when we got stuck because our save game had reverted us to an earlier chapter with all the items from the chapter after it. We had to restart the whole game to fix that one, which was not fun, although it did highlight the usefulness of the cutscene skip and dialogue skip features. There was another bug that made our character immediately leave a room we needed to go through, which stymied our progress for a good long while, because we thought it was part of the puzzle. Nope! 'Twas a bug.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)As it stands, then, Loco Motive is a truly incredible and worthy member of the point-and-click comedy murder-mystery genre that we just can't fully recommend until a couple more patches have gone out. We really don't have many problems with the game itself we loved the characters, loved the art, and even loved the puzzles as we banged our heads against them but those bugs cost us hours of progress, and it sucks to have to put on the brakes just as you're gaining momentum. Every time we had to reboot the game, the studio's logo ROBUST GAMES felt like an ironic taunt. But given that this is the dev's debut game, and given that the team has the support of indie titans Chucklefish, we have every confidence that there's light at the end of this tunnel, and those bugs will get squashed like a penny on a railway track in no time.

In June, Google announced the Google Developer Program, a free program to give devs access to resources designed to help them build applications using Google services. Now that millions of devs have signed up (according to Google), the company is introducing a second, paid tier to commercialize the program.On Monday, Google launched the Google Developer Program premium membership, a $299-per-year upgrade from the standard Google Developer Program. It adds several benefits, including one-on-one consultations with Google Cloud experts and access to e-learning programs in Googles on-demand training program, Google Cloud Skills Boost.Beyond consultations and online courses, the Google Developer Program premium membership includes $500 in annual Google Cloud credits, a certification voucher, and bonus Google Cloud credits for devs who pass an annual Google Cloud certification. Thats in addition to all the resources in the standard, free Google Developer Program, including AI-powered documentation and coding tools, early access to new products, and workspaces in Googles IDX app development platform.The new offering stands out because neither of Googles major cloud rivals, Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure, have a developer plan quite like it. Microsoft offers paid alternatives to its free Microsoft 365 Developer Program, the companys rough equivalent to the Google Developer Program, but theyre geared mainly toward business users. AWS provides premium support programs, but theyre more focused on architectural guidance and technical assistance.Curiously, for customers in the European Economic Region, the U.K., and Switzerland, the Google Developer Program premium membership is restricted to business or professional use, according to the fine print. That suggests that itsnotallowed for personal use in those countries; weve reached out to Google for clarification.Assuming one takes advantage of all the benefits, the Google Developer Program premium membership could pay for itself rather quickly. But I have to imagine that some devs will be disheartened to see new features gated behind a paid tier, given that Google gave no indication it planned to charge for future enhancements to the original program.In the coming months, the Google Developer Program will unlock new tools and resources to help you on your development journey such as additional training resources and more ways to connect with the community, Google wrote in a blog post in June. To access these benefits, youll just need to sign up to the Google Developer Program. Devs may grumble but theyre also voting for Google with their wallets, it seems. In the companys most recent fiscal quarter (Q3 2024), Googles cloud business, which includes infrastructure as well as software subscriptions, grew 35% year-over-year to $11.35 billion. Its growth outpaced Amazon and Microsofts cloud divisions, both of which are significantly larger by market share.

In BriefPosted:4:15 PM PST November 25, 2024Image Credits:Patrick McDermott / Contributor / Getty ImagesAnother star athlete is making his way into venture capitalGiannis Antetokounmpo, a player for the Milwaukee Bucks, launched a venture capital firm called Build Your Legacy Ventures that will focus on sports and entertainment investing, according to Bleacher Report. Antetokounmpo will serve as general partner. The fund was not just about capital; its about forging partnerships and opening my network to accelerate the growth trajectory for companies, he said in a press release. I want to help other entrepreneurs, especially those who have faced barriers, to grow and succeed.Antetokounmpo has become the latest sports figure to enter the venture capital world. Serena Williams notably has Serena Ventures, Kevin Durant has Thirty Five Ventures, Stephen Curry has Penny Jar Capital, and even the Atlanta Hawks has its own VC fund to target consumer startups.These big names dont even include all of the celebs who are entering venture capital, such as filmmaker Olivia Wilde. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Sara and Erin Foster discussed how celebrity venture funds can offer founders and investors the benefit of having a big name and a big business supporting them. Its clear that for many celebrities, being seen as an investor is now the next big act.Topics

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A superpowered villain - Keanu Reeves Shadow - appears, forcing Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails to reunite with an all new, highly unlikely alliance - dare we say the name, Dr. Robotnik!; the animated/live-action feature hits theaters December 20.