Xbox could look to release a new console next year, dubbed the Xbox Prime, and it could have a new Call of Duty title as a launch game to help shift units according to a new rumourTech11:13, 07 Jan 2025Could we see a new Xbox next year?(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Itd be fair to say Xbox has had a rough time of this generation. Aside from reports of being outsold by PlayStation 5 regularly, Microsofts gaming brand has struggled to get its ducks in a row with its now unrivaled first-party studios.Now including Bethesda and Activision-Blizzard, Microsoft has the keys to a whole host of huge gaming franchises, but its most recent messaging has been about how you dont need a console to play them.That could change, however, with reports suggesting the company is looking to roll out a fresh console in 2026 and its not the Xboy handheld, either.Content cannot be displayed without consentPosting on X (formerly Twitter), longtime Call of Duty leaker TheGhostOfHope shared a prior post from back in May, 2024.The post had suggested that Call of Dutys 2026 title is being considered as a launch game for the next Xbox, but the follow up suggests that is the case and the console could be called Xbox Prime.The account acknowledges the information should be taken with a huge grain of salt, but with Call of Duty 2026 reportedly bringing back wall-running and remastered maps (also reported via TheGhostOfHope last month), it could be an exciting time to be a CoD player on Xbox.Microsoft discussed releasing its first-party games on other platforms last year in a podcast-style show. During that broadcast, Sarah Bond, president of Xbox, said "Theres some exciting stuff coming out in hardware that were going to share this holiday, and were also invested in the next-generation roadmap.Come and join The Daily Star on Bluesky, the social media site set up by ex-Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. It's now the new go-to place for content after a mass exodus of the Elon Musk-owned Twitter/X.Fear not, we're not leaving Twitter/X, but we are jumping on the bandwagon. So come find our new account on https://bsky.app/profile/dailystar.co.uk, and see us social better than the rest.You can also learn more about The Daily Star team in what Bluesky calls a Starter Pack.So what are you waiting for?! Let's M.S.M.F.A (Make Social Media Fun Again)And what were really focused on there is delivering the largest technical leap you will have ever seen in a hardware generation, which makes it better for players and better for creators and the visions that theyre building.That hardware update for the Holiday season was revamped Xbox Series S and X consoles, but Microsoft is seemingly keen to continue making consoles. As yet, the company hasnt committed to a mid-generation console upgrade like the PS5 Pro.Article continues belowAs for Call of Duty, Black Ops 6 marked the first game in the series to launch on Xbox Game Pass on Day One, but classic entries are expected to land in the coming months and World at War could be first.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.RECOMMENDED

This is but a quarter of Super Smash Bros. Ultimates roster of playable characters (Nintendo)With over 80 fighters, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate seems like something no sequel can ever top, so what will a Nintendo Switch 2 sequel look like?Just as Mario Kart 8 Deluxes overwhelming success has made it difficult for Nintendo to put together a new sequel for the Nintendo Switch 2, the publisher faces the exact same problem with its Super Smash Bros. series.Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is absolutely worthy of its name, boasting one of the biggest rosters of any fighting game ever made. Between its launch roster and subsequent DLC, it features not just Nintendos own all-stars but famous faces from across the games industry.No other franchise could have brought together icons from the likes of Sega, Microsoft, and even Disney. And that isnt getting into all the cameos via the assist trophies, spirits, and Mii costumes either. Counting those, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a huge accomplishment; one thats seemingly impossible to top.Despite some initial reservations about whether the series could continue after Ultimate, series director Masahiro Sakurai has admitted a new Super Smash Bros. game will most likely happen with his involvement.However, in the wake of the addition of Ultimates final DLC character, Kingdom Hearts Sora, in 2021, Sakurai didnt shy away from how difficult putting together the next Smash Bros. will be: If were going to continue with the series, Nintendo and I need to discuss and seriously consider how to make it a success.We do know Sakurais been working on a new project since 2021, but whether its the next Smash Bros. or not is hard to discern, given his vague comments about it.Regardless, the Switch 2 is bound to get its own Super Smash Bros. game. Aside from being a well-recognised and beloved series, you just have to look at Super Smash Bros. Ultimates sales numbers to see why more is guranteed.According to Nintendos own metrics, it is the third best-selling game on the Switch at 35.14 million units sold and has sold more than the Wii, 3DS, and Wii U instalments combined.Will Nintendo port Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to the Switch 2?So, what can Nintendo do for the Switch 2 entry? The way we see it, there are two options. The first is to simply port over Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but with all its DLC bundled with it. Essentially, Nintendo can give it the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe treatment. A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Deluxe, if you will.Nintendo would still have to renegotiate the licences needed to retain all the third party characters, but this otherwise seems like a no-brainer. The port could feature all the same content, meaning fans wont have to worry about a diminished roster, but would likely include extra content on top of that.Since the Switch 2s backwards compatibility will allow people to keep playing the original Ultimate on the newer hardware, a re-release would need to offer something new, such as additional characters, to convince established fans into double dipping especially as Nintendo doesnt tend to offer upgrade paths for those that own the original versions of games.Much like Mario Kart 8 Deluxes Booster Course Pass, this hypothetical Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Deluxe could be supported by waves of DLC that bring even more characters to the game.What new characters could come to Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo Switch 2?While Super Smash Bros. Ultimate saw many fan favourite characters join the roster (like Ridley, King K. Rool, and Banjo and Kazooie), Nintendo isnt short on options for future additions.When it comes to who the most popular ones are amongst fans, common picks online include the likes of Waluigi from the Super Mario games, Dixie Kong from Donkey Kong Country, and Geno from Super Mario RPG (coincidentally, those three are referenced through Mii costumes in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate).There is also a surplus of third party guest stars Nintendo can draw from its partners, particularly from companies whove already leant their characters to Smash Bros. Some examples are Street Fighters Chun-Li and Ace Attorneys Phoenix Wright from Capcom, as well as Crash Bandicoot and Halos Master Chief from Microsoft.Theres some debate about whether PlayStation characters could or should be included but Lego Horizon Adventures getting a Switch seems to increase that possibility, at least for series protagonist Aloy.However, Sony doesnt have as close a working relationship with Nintendo as Microsoft does and the company has shown little interest in bringing any of its other IPs or characters to Nintendo platforms.As for whats actually viable, Nintendo is obviously going to prioritise picks from its own franchises. Combined with its release schedule post-Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the fact that the Smash Bros. games double as promotions for other Nintendo properties, there are a handful of characters that seem rather obvious or at least have very strong chances. Those being:A new Pokmon character (the series always gets a new representative to promote the newest Pokmon games)A new Fire Emblem character (the series has had a new representative every Smash Bros. game since Melee in 2001)A new Metroid character (maybe Sylux to cross-promote Metroid Prime 4)A new Xenoblade character (either someone from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 or Elma to promote the Xenoblade Chronicles X remaster)A slightly obscure retro pick (think the Ice Climbers and Mr. Game & Watch)At least one major third-party pickThe most obvious guess though is new characters from new IP released alongside the Switch 2. Theres bound to be at least one or two such games at launch, and perhaps several within the first year or so, which will be perfect for some cross-promotion with Smash Bros.Not to mention, if Nintendo wanted a Smash Bros. title ready for the Switch 2s launch later this year, a port of Ultimate should be the easier option over something completely new. Plus, itd help push Switch 2 sales to all the diehard Smash fans who may not be interested in Nintendos other titles.While this is undoubtedly the safest option, that in itself is rather antithetical to Nintendos usual approach to sequels. The company is rarely content to just pump out the same game again with a couple of new bells and whistles attached, with Splatoon being one of the few exceptions to that general rule.Look at The Legend Of Zelda, for example. 2017s Breath Of The Wild is a completely different beast compared to its predecessor, Skyward Sword. And while 2023s Tears Of The Kingdom stuck to Breath Of The Wilds formula, it expanded the map and added several new mechanics that opened up gameplay opportunities not possible in the previous game.The core of Super Smash Bros. hasnt changed all that much since the original 1999 game, but each entry has always brought new things to the table beyond the expanded roster. Be they Super Smash Bros. Brawls story mode that turned the game into a side-scrolling beat em-up or customisable movesets for every character in the 3DS and Wii U entries.Granted, the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe example makes a re-release seem more likely but the circumstances surrounding it were different, as the original Mario Kart 8 launched for the flop Wii U console and only sold 8.46 million copies (according to Nintendos figures), far less than the previous entries on the Wii and 3DS.The Switch revamp was done to give Mario Kart 8 another shot at life and get it out early into the consoles lifecycle, since making a brand new game would have taken much longer. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, by comparison, doesnt need its sales figures propped up.What would a new Super Smash Bros. look like?A new Smash Bros. will not have a roster as large as Ultimates. Sakurai said as much in 2019 (per VGC): If Smash Bros. continues in the future, then theres no way this many fighters and series can be represented again.But perhaps a semi-reboot of the series, with less characters, is just what the formula needs. A smaller roster could permit the development team to focus on other areas, be they new online multiplayer modes, more involved single-player content, or more refined movesets for returning characters particularly those like Samus and Donkey Kong who have gone mostly unchanged since 1999.The problem is that a smaller roster will inherently be a turn-off for a lot of people. If a sequel doesnt let you make Mario and Pikachu fight Final Fantasy 7s Cloud and Minecraft Steve, why pick it up when the game that does allow that is readily available?More TrendingWhen it comes to sequels, people naturally expect each subsequent entry to be bigger than the last one. Smash Bros. roster has ballooned in size since 1999, so anything less than Ultimates starting selection of 76 characters will feel like a downgrade.With this in mind, the smartest solution is to not only port Ultimate to Switch 2, but also keep re-releasing it every time Nintendo makes a new console, adding more characters every time.While we could foresee Nintendo going with an Ultimate re-release for Switch 2, be it at launch or later in its lifecycle, it feels like the company will hit the reset button on Super Smash Bros. eventually.Nintendos priorities have always been gameplay, experimentation, and innovation rather than recycling its greatest hits. Knowing this, Smash Bros. fans may need to accept that Ultimate wont be a forever game, but a glorious one-time or perhaps just two-time event. Is a smaller Smash Bros. inevitable? (Nintendo)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

Call Of Duty games cost over $700,000,000 to make half that of GTA 6Michael BeckwithPublished January 7, 2025 11:25amUpdated January 7, 2025 11:26am In case you didnt realise how expensive modern game development is, these figures make it clear as day (Activision)Activision has publicly shared the budgets for recent Call Of Duty titles, making them the most expensive games ever made that we know of.Unlike movies, you very rarely, if ever, learn how much a video games development budget is. And any time you do find out, its usually because it has leaked unofficially or via some legal process the publisher couldnt prevent.In 2023, court documents from Sony accidentally gave away how much money the company spent making The Last Of Us Part 2 and Horizon Forbidden West. While Insomniac Games budget for Spider-Man 2 made its way online that same year, thanks to a hacking incident.Those leaked budgets were between $212 million and over $300 million, which is the top-end for most triple-A games. As it turns out, though, those examples are still much cheaper than what Activision is spending on each new Call Of Duty game.How much do the Call Of Duty games cost to make?This past December, Patrick Kelly, head of creative on the Call Of Duty series, disclosed the development costs and sales for three of the more recent games in a court filing. The titles in question and their respective budgets are as follows:Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3 (2015) over $450 million (about 358 million) in development costs 43 million copies soldCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) over $640 million (about 509 million) in development costs 41 million copies soldCall Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020) over $700 million (about 557 million) in development costs 30 million copies soldThe figures for Black Ops Cold War also covers marketing costs, according to Game Files Stephen Totilo on Bluesky.The filing in question was only recently discovered by Game File and, for context, is part of a lawsuit regarding a school shooting that took place in Uvalde, Texas in 2022.The suit, which was filed last May, alleges the Call Of Duty series is partially to blame for the shooting as the culprit was said to have avidly played it; specifically the three games listed above. Can you believe Spider-Man 2 still cost less to make than even the 2015 Call Of Duty? (Sony)It is somewhat shocking to learn that even Call Of Duty games from almost a decade ago cost more to make than Sonys modern AAA single-player titles.By comparison, Horizon Forbidden West cost only $212 million (about 168 million), The Last Of Us Part 2 was $220 million (174 million), and Spider-Man 2s budget was in excess of $300 million (over 239 million).Although Call Of Duty games are replaced each year with a new title they are filled with microtransactions that likely make them far more profitable than single-player titles although the exact details are never likely to be made public.You can see how the budgets have ballooned as time has gone on, meaning more recent releases like 2024s Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 almost certainly cost over $700 million and are now likely to be in the region of $1 billion especially given the unusually big marketing campaign for the most recent title.Knowing the development costs for one of the biggest video game franchises in the world are so high suddenly makes the rumoured GTA 6 budget seem a lot more believable.More TrendingLast year, it was suggested the upcoming sequel has a budget of $2 billion (about 1.6 billion), which would easily make it the most expensive video game ever made.It sounded ludicrous at first, but GTA 6 has been highly anticipated for years, to the point where costing only twice as much as a new Call Of Duty almost seems cheap.Plus, GTA 5 has made over $8.5 billion (about 6.77 billion) in revenue since 2013, thanks to its re-releases and continued support for the multiplayer component, GTA Online.GTA 6 is expected to follow suit with its own multiplayer mode. So, if Rockstar is going to be supporting GTA 6 for over the next decade and achieve the graphical quality seen in that first trailer, it will need an extremely high budget. GTA 6 is too expensive to fail (Rockstar)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

Nintendo Switch 2 can run PS5 and Xbox Series X/S games suggest tech expertsGameCentralPublished January 7, 2025 10:48amUpdated January 7, 2025 10:48am This leak is what all the analysis is based on (Reddit)Analysis of leaked images of the Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard suggests the new console will be more powerful than it first seems.2025 has continued just as 2024 ended: with endless Nintendo Switch 2 leaks, most of which appear to be real. Theres been a lot of focus on the new Joy-Cons but what was also leaked over the new year was images of the new consoles motherboard.According to the tech experts at Digital Foundry, the images are almost certainly real and so they and others have been able to make quite detailed estimates of the consoles power and what it can and cant do.It is, as youd imagine, all very complicated but the gist of it is that they estimate the Switch 2 will be roughly as powerful as a base PlayStation 4 (so not a PS4 Pro). However, that comes with a lot of caveats, and they also predict that many Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 games will be ported to the Switch 2, even if they dont run quite as well on it.On paper, its suggested that the Switch 2 seems to be less powerful than Steam Deck and other PC-based portable device, but Digital Foundry points out that raw tech specs are never a good indication of what a console can actually do.Importantly, they emphasise that, unlike the original Switch, Nintendo was directly involved in the design of the new hardware and so there will be lots of features and secret sauce that will allow the Switch 2 to run games with better than expected performance.Its predicted that the new console will be able to make use of machine learning features, including upscaling tech like DLSS, as well as ray-tracing. And while the Switch 2 doesnt seem to have a SSD, load times are expected to be considerably reduced thanks to a custom decompression block.Although the Switch 2s performance is compared to a normal PlayStation 4, this will be augmented by Nvidia DLSS and modern GPU features and solid ray-tracing support.As such, its predicted that therell be a wide range of PlayStation 4 era ports, with many games and franchises that have never appeared on a Nintendo console before.On top of that, Digital Foundry predict that there will also be PlayStation 5 era ports, albeit running at a frame rate of 30fps instead of 60fps and likely with other compromises.More TrendingThe comparison is made between the current Switch and its array of impossible ports, like Doom (2016) and The Witcher 3 which, while inferior to the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 4 versions, still look and run surprisingly well.These are only predictions, but there have already been reports of the Switch 2 enjoying significant third party support from launch and it was widely assumed, before the motherboard leak, that the new console would be at least as powerful as the PlayStation 4.It will almost certainly be Nintendos own games which push the console the furthest, but so far theres been no substantial leaks about what games therell be at launch and beyond.Thats why, despite all these hardware leaks, the official reveal will still be hugely exciting, as we still know nothing about the most important aspect of the new console: the games. Leaks about the games would still be far more interesting (Reddit)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

New York City Implements Traffic Congestion Pricing, the First in the USSave this picture!Rush hour traffic jam with taxis and cars merging on Varick Street towards the Holland Tunnel in Manhattan, New York City. Image Ryan DeBerardinis via ShutterstockNew York City has implemented the first congestion pricing scheme in the US, charging drivers up to $9 per day to enter a designated zone south of Central Park, encompassing areas like Times Square and Wall Street. The initiative aims to alleviate chronic traffic congestion, improve air quality, and generate revenue for public transportation improvements, addressing New York City's ranking as the world's most congested urban area for two consecutive years. The plan went into effect Sunday, January 5th, 2025.Save this picture!The plan, while intended to improve traffic flow and fund public transit, has faced significant opposition. Lawmakers from New Jersey and New York suburbs criticize it as an unfair tax on commuters, while a legal challenge from New Jersey officials, citing environmental concerns, was unsuccessful. The diverse reactions, ranging from anger from commuters to support from residents illustrate the varied impacts and opinions on the congestion charge's efficacy and fairness. The program, initially proposed in 2019 and repeatedly delayed, faced legal challenges and a last-minute toll reduction by Governor Hochul before its final implementation.Save this picture!The system utilizes existing tolling infrastructure, relying on 1,400 cameras across 400 lanes, and it includes reduced rates outside peak hours and discounts for drivers already paying bridge and tunnel tolls. While cities like London and Paris have seen positive results from similar initiatives, New York's program faces significant headwinds. The substantial backlash from drivers and businesses in the tri-state area underscores the potential for negative impacts. Transparency regarding the program's effects on traffic flow, air quality, and public transit usage will be crucial to evaluating its long-term success or failure. Related Article New York City Unveils Plans to Transform Fifth Avenue into a Pedestrian-Centered Boulevard Congestion pricing works on a fairly simple economic theory that increasing cost decreases demand and shifts transportation to other modes like trains, buses, and cycling. This is a tried-and-true transportation planning tool that has been used in Singapore since the 70s and has also been used in similar-sized cities like London and smaller (but still large) cities like Milan and Stockholm. I fully expect that after several months of lowered car traffic people will begin to feel safer riding their bikes and buses will see fewer delays. - David Banks, a lecturer at the University at Albany's Department of Geography & Planning, for NewsWise Save this picture!In other similar news, New York City has announced plans to transform Fifth Avenue into a pedestrian-centered boulevard, enlarging sidewalks and reducing traffic lanes to improve pedestrian comfort and support the economic development of street-side commercial and retail venues. The city also recently announced the installation of + POOL, a floating swimming pool equipped with an innovative water filtration system, at Pier 35 in New York's East River.Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorCite: Maria-Cristina Florian. "New York City Implements Traffic Congestion Pricing, the First in the US" 07 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025413/new-york-city-implements-traffic-congestion-pricing-the-first-in-the-us&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

The Trillium Awakening / NOD StudioSave this picture! Santiago BaravalleCabins & LodgesEl Cuyo, MexicoArchitects: NOD StudioAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:238 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Santiago Baravalle Lead Architects: Jorge Berea, Fernando Artigas, Ricardo Hernndez More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. In the heart of Yucatn, Awakening represents an innovative approach to sustainable hospitality, designed to harmonize with the natural environment. This project, intended to be replicated across various locations in the region, draws inspiration from the organic forms of nature and redefines the relationship between architecture, landscape, and functionality.Save this picture!The design of Awakening is based on the abstraction of a petal, whose fluid geometry shapes three main elements converging in a central vertical communication core. This concept is realized atop a reflective water surface, creating the impression of floating structures that engage in dialogue with their surroundings.Save this picture!The main access features a gravel pathway intertwined with carefully preserved native vegetation. Warm, indirect lighting enhances the landscape, intensifying the serene atmosphere of the setting.A pathway of suspended concrete stepping stones over the water mirror invites contemplation from the very beginning. This route leads to a covered area that serves as a transition between the exterior and interior.Save this picture!On the ground floor, a similar pathway of suspended concrete stepping stones over the water mirror invites reflection from the outset. This path guides visitors toward a sheltered space that transitions seamlessly from the outdoor environment to the interior.Save this picture!From the main lobby, a staircase enveloped by a bamboo dome ascends to the master bedroom. This dome, both a structural and aesthetic element, allows natural light to flood the stairs, emphasizing the connection between interior spaces and the surrounding environment.Save this picture!Save this picture!The master and secondary bedrooms prioritize comfort without compromising sustainability. Each features a central bed, a private bathroom, and expansive views of the jungle. Additionally, the rooms connect to the social area, which includes a swimming pool linked to a jacuzzi and lounge chairs oriented toward the jungle, creating a seamless flow between the structure and the natural landscape.Save this picture!A bar area, accessible from outside the villa, adds versatility to the space. Its design balances practicality with a direct relationship to the surrounding environment.Save this picture!The project blends organic forms with a meticulous selection of local and sustainable materials. The structure is supported by bamboo columns, which distribute loads through carefully designed geometries. Concrete slabs, inspired by the petal's form, shape the roofs and floors, while walls are clad in regional plaster and stone. These finishes ensure durability while achieving a harmonious integration with the environment.Save this picture!Aligned with its sustainable commitment, Awakening minimizes reliance on traditional systems, such as air conditioning, favoring natural cross ventilation and passive lighting.Awakening celebrates the union of contemporary design and sustainability. Each space is crafted to maximize connection with nature, offering users an experience that seamlessly combines luxury with respect for the environment.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeNOD StudioOfficePublished on January 07, 2025Cite: "The Trillium Awakening / NOD Studio" 07 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024835/the-trillium-awakening-nod-studio&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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Nature, Published online: 07 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-04216-1Around 6,000 years ago, a group known as the CucuteniTrypillia culture developed egalitarian settlements north of the Black Sea and created the regions earliest urban centres. Then, after two millennia, they vanished.

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This 2014 satellite photo shows Pakistan's Khor Kalmat tidal lagoon brimming with water at the heart of an arid desert. This fluctuating body of water, which looks like "ink bleeding onto parchment," helps support life in this harsh environment.