January 17, 20254 min readBMI Sidelined in New Obesity Definition That Favors Health EvaluationInstead of using the controversial body mass index, or BMI, to assess weight, an international group of scientists proposes an approach that looks at how excess body fat affects healthBy Giorgia Guglielmi & Nature magazine A healthcare professional administers a cardiology test with electrodes and blood pressure cuff. Current methods for diagnosing obesity dont capture the complexity of the condition, say researchers. Goran Bogicevic/Alamy Stock PhotoAmid the rising buzz around Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs, a group of 58 researchers is challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, arguing that current methods fail to capture the complexity of the condition. They offer a more nuanced approach.The groups revised definition, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on 14 January, focuses on how excess body fat, a measure called adiposity, affects the body, rather than relying only on body mass index (BMI), which links a persons weight to their height. They propose two categories: preclinical obesity, when a person has extra body fat but their organs work normally, and clinical obesity, when excess fat harms the bodys organs and tissues.This shift could improve clinical care, public-health policies and societal attitudes toward obesity, says Elisabeth van Rossum, an endocrinologist at the Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam in the Netherlands.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.Now the idea is, eat less, move more, and youll lose weight, says van Rossum, who wasnt involved in the work. Although a healthy lifestyle is important, she adds, if it would be so simple, we wouldnt have an epidemic, and this paper is an excellent contribution to the discussion about the complexity of obesity.Global problemMore than 1 billion people worldwide live with obesity, and the condition is linked to about 5 million deaths every year from disorders such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Because it is easy to measure and compare, BMI has long been used as a tool to diagnose obesity. But it doesnt offer a full picture of a persons health, because it doesnt account for differences in body composition, such as muscle versus fat.For people of European descent, obesity is typically defined by a BMI of 30 or higher, which correlates with a high level of body fat. However, a muscular athlete might be labelled obese on the basis of BMI, whereas someone with a normal BMI might have excess fat that increases their risk of heart problems or other serious health issues, says Francesco Rubino, a bariatric surgeon at Kings College London, who led the group proposing the new approach.Conventional methods lead to unnecessary treatment for some people while missing others who need help, he says. To address this, Rubino and his colleagues propose a system for diagnosing obesity that goes beyond BMI, combining it with other methods such as measuring waist circumference, which is a proxy for adiposity, or body scans using low-level X-rays, which can directly measure fat mass.Although there isnt a fixed threshold for obesity, body fat is typically considered to be in excess when it is above 25% in men and 3038% in women. Because measuring adiposity directly might be impractical or costly, alternative health markers such as waist size, waist-to-hip ratio or waist-to-height ratio are important, the researchers say. However, they add, its safe to assume that a person with a BMI above 40 has high body fat.Diagnosing obesity should also consider the results of standard laboratory tests, medical history, and information on daily activities to assess how excess body fat might affect a persons health, says study co-author Robert Eckel, an endocrinologist at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. These are objective diagnostic criteria, theyre standardized across global health systems, he says.Personalized assessments that consider age, gender and ethnicity are equally important, because certain groups might face health risks at lower BMI thresholds than others, says study co-author Louise Baur, a paediatrician at the University of Sydney, Australia.Two categoriesAlthough people with preclinical obesity have tissues that work normally, they are at a higher risk of developing health problems than are people without obesity. They can benefit from counselling and preventive measures such as lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of developing more serious health issues, the group says.Clinical obesity occurs when excess fat harms organs or it seriously limits daily activities such as walking or getting dressed. People with clinical obesity might require treatments aimed at improving health and preventing complications.Rubino notes that this approach is especially important with the growing use of weight-loss drugs, because it helps to provide more accurate diagnoses and make treatment effective and cost-efficient.Stigma challengeThe approach, which has been supported by dozens of scientific and patient-advocacy groups worldwide, reflects increasing evidence of obesitys effects on health, van Rossum says. Another framework, published last year, also recognized that the obesity diagnosis should go beyond BMI to include an assessment of its impacts on health.However, many health-care providers still see obesity as an issue of willpower rather than a disease driven by excess fat, regardless of its underlying causes which may include hormonal changes and genetic factors, van Rossum says. In the Netherlands, for example, a study she co-authored found that most people with obesity had experienced stigma in a health-care setting. This stigma often prevents people from seeking care, highlighting the need for better education and communication about the condition.Although the latest approach aims to give a more accurate picture of obesity, its unclear whether it will lead to more or fewer diagnoses, or how it will affect management of the condition in the clinic. With time, we hope that this sort of assessment will be included in clinical practice guidelines, Baur says.This article is reproduced with permission and was first published on January 14, 2025.

Switch 2 hands-on registration now open in Europe, and you'll get up to four hours play timeNorth American sessions significantly shorter.Image credit: Nintendo News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on Jan. 17, 2025 Following yesterday's long-awaited Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo has started opening up registrations for its previously announced public hands-on play sessions, confirming that attendees will have up to four hours play tie with the new console.Nintendo's Switch 2 World Tour, as the company's calling the months-long event, runs from 4th April until sometime in June. It's set to visit 15 cities spanning four continents - Europe, North America, Oceania, and Asia - in that time, starting with Paris and New York.And for those eager to attend and check out Nintendo's new console, registrations are starting to go live. Currently, registration is open for most European venues - Paris, London, Milan, Berlin - with other Madrid, Amsterdam, and venues in other territories to follow.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart 9 have been revealed - but questions remain.Watch on YouTubeWhat's perhaps most notable is the length of time attendees can spend with Switch 2. Anyone looking to go hands-on must select a 60-minute arrival window when they register, but actual play sessions officially last four hours. In Europe, at least - details currently available for North American venues point to significantly shorter play sessions, lasting two and a half hours.It's worth reiterating registration doesn't guarantee entry to Nintendo's hands-on events, as tickets will be assigned based on a randomly selected draw. You can, however, register as a group - provided everyone attending has a Nintendo Account linked to the same family group.As to what'll be available to play during each session, Nintendo hasn't yet said - but it seems likely a new Mario Kart will be there given its prominence in this week's Switch 2 reveal. We can expect more details on the console's launch line-up during Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct on 2nd April, but in the meantime, here's everything we know so far.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereFollowing the release of the classic WW1-era rifle and the long-awaited launch of melee weapons alongside the Illuminate, Helldivers 2 players are hungry for more rudimentary tools to be added to Arrowheads multiplayer shooter.While there are currently no known plans to add more outdated weaponry to the game, Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani has revealed that a bow and arrow weapon will probably release at some point in the games lifespan.Helldivers 2 Bow and ArrowVia the official Helldivers 2 Discord, the Arrowhead CEO discussed potential crossovers. With restrictions in place for what crossovers can do, players are begging for a collaboration with Cryteks iconic Crysis franchise.If a Crysis collaboration does occur in the future, players also want the game to add the awesome Predator Bow that became prominent with Crysis 3. While Jorjani didnt confirm whether or not that will happen, the CEO did claim that a bow weapon will probably release one day in the future.I havent seen any plans for a bow afaik, the Arrowhead CEO said. But Id be surprised if we didnt see one AT SOME POINT.With Helldivers 2 players revelling in some of the games silliest, often worst, weapons for roleplaying purposes, the arrival of a bow and arrow weapon would be fantastic. After all, players already found ways to take out tanks with the games Constitution WW1-era rifle.Again, theres no confirmation that a bow weapon will definitely release in the game. However, with the developers already aiming to transform the current game into Helldivers 3 with future updates, theres definitely space for more unique, one-off weapons in the future.For more Helldivers 2 coverage, read about the one thing that the games developers want for the upcoming movie adaptation or check out the exciting things teased on the games Discord server. You can also look at the upcoming weapon skins system if you want. Helldivers 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5Genre(s):Action, Shooter, Third Person8VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

David Lynch, the American filmmaker, visual artist, musician, and actor, has died at 78. His family announced the death in a Facebook post on January 16.From October 1984: Director David Lynch poses for a portrait session in his office in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Ann Summa/Getty ImagesBorn in Missoula, Montana, Lynch began making movies after attending the Philadelphia Academy for Fine Arts. They include, but are not limited to, Eraserhead (1978), Blue Velvet (1986), Wild at Heart (1990), Lost Highway (1997), Mulholland Drive (2001), and Inland Empire (2006). But for many, the introduction came through his hit television show Twin Peaks (199092) and its prequel Fire Walk With Me (1992). This series was probably his most notorious projectit spawned a third-season revival in 2017.Lynchs uncompromising vision garnered him an Honorary Academy Award in 2019. Movies were only part of his head-spinningly large oeuvre; Lynch-directed advertisements include Yves Saint Laurents Opium fragrance, Christian Louboutins Fetish project, and New York Citys Garbage Collection Program. He also produced music on his own and alongside the composer Angelo Badalamenti, his longtime collaborator who died in 2022. Represented by Pace Gallery, Lynch exhibited an installation at last years Salone del Mobile and has had multiple solo exhibitions for his abstract paintings and sculptures. As a practitioner of transcendental meditation since 1973, he founded the David Lynch Foundation for consciousness-based education and world peace in 2005.Lynchian is an overused word. It has broken through film circles because it points towards something universalyou know Lynchian when you see it. In his 1996 essay David Lynch Keeps His Head, David Foster Wallace writes: Ted Bundy wasnt particularly Lynchian, but good old Jeffrey Dahmer, with his victims various anatomies neatly separated and stored in his fridge alongside his chocolate milk and Shedd Spread, was thoroughgoingly Lynchian.Lynchs movies ask the audience to find the horror in the mundane, and vice versa. They consider the surreal and the world of dreams, but I like Wallaces definition because it makes Lynchian a sort of commentary too. The polite, white-picket-fenced country that reared David Lynch had a gory underbelly. His vision was a particular sort of American Gothica different way of seeing the American dream. I hesitate to say nightmare, because its not all bad. Unsettling, for sure, and oftentimes evil, but the subjective always seemed to be priority for Lynch.For AD, Ive written about the unconscious and interiors. Lynchs movies are fertile territory for exploring this concept. How do you capture a dream state, that slippery thing between what we observe in our waking hours and the ineffable?Twin Peakss Red Room is a famous example. Elements of performance, like red curtains, jazz, and dance sequences often materialize in his movies, and often with a twist. Silencio, the paradoxical club from Mulholland Drive, has no live music. One saxophone performance in Lost Highway could come with epilepsy warnings. Its worth noting that in psychoanalysis, unconscious states are sometimes referred to as internal dramas, and theaters in dream analysis could point towards the stage of life.

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ExoFebruaryExoborne, the exollent-looking exosuit extraction shooter, is hosting a playtest soon - and you can sign up right nowSharkmob's next big shooter, Exoborne, will be opening its doors to players in February, giving many their first chance at going hands-on with the game.Image credit: Sharkmob News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Jan. 17, 2025 You know that 2025 is well and truly underway because were starting to get news and updates about games we expect to play this year. Exoborne is one such game, and itll be letting some lucky few play it for the first time next month.Exoborne is the new game from Sharkmob, the team behind the ill-fated (but beloved) Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, and its already generated a lot of positive buzz from the few times its been shown to the public last year.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Exoborne is an extraction, PvPvE shooter whose main mechanic revolves around the use of the Exo-Rigs, which not only help you navigate the world of the game and pull off stunts measly non-exod humans cannot, they also act as platforms that factor into your loadout and play style.As is pretty much the standard in extraction games, youll be inserting into a highly-contested zone where AI factions fight each other - and you. Other players, often vying for same loot, will be dropping in all across the map. Another major element in Exobornes gameplay is its chaotic weather system, which effectively creates another element of danger you also have to contend with.This next playtest will be available on PC through Steam. It kicks off Wednesday, February 12 at 5am PT, 8am ET, 1pm UK. Youll be able to play until Monday, February 17 - which should be long enough for most to get a few hours of gameplay in. All you need to do is hit the Request Access button on Exobornes Steam page, and youll be notified by Steam if youre chosen. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.We played Exoborne in August last year, when Connor also talked to members of the Sharkmob team about how the studio plans to avoid another Bloodhunt situation. The live service space has gotten even more brutal since the end of Bloodhunts service. Were now seeing games that spent years in development get shuttered before they even have a chance to make a case for themselves, so the odds are certainly not in anyones favour there - but you cant ever bet against great gameplay.

Slice to killSwitch eShop - New ReleasesArcade Archives VS. FAMILY TENNIS (HAMSTER, 9th Jan, $7.99) - "VS. FAMILY TENNIS" is a sports game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1987. Choose yourself and your opponent from 16 unique characters and start the match. Toy with your opponent by hitting shots of different speeds and heights.BACKROOMS INSIDE THE ESCAPE (RandomSpin Games, 16th Jan, $9.99) - Venture through a labyrinth of seemingly endless, creepily familiar corridors based on popular Creepypasta lore. Experience the terror with high-quality graphics that bring the eerie environment to life, and envelop yourself in a soundscape of detailed 3D audio that enhances every haunting whisper and distant footstep. The atmosphere is thick with dread, filled with puzzles that challenge the mind and screamers that test your resolve, ensuring a pulse-pounding journey into the unknown.Bonk! (Folkert Hoogenraad, 10th Jan, $8.99) - You and your friends are invited to Bonks private island to play a simple game: the last one still on the island, wins! Play as one of many adorable characters to push your friends to the brink - and past it. Choose from several different environments and challenges. Be aware that your world may change, tremble or even fall apart as you play! Find fun items and tools to better beat your furry friends, such as branches and acorns. From snowballs to blow darts, blast away!Cavern Adventurers (Kairosoft, 16th Jan, $10.80) - In a faraway fantasy kingdom, everything was peaceful. . . Until monsters started pouring out of a hole in the ground! Put together a team of adventurers to secure, explore, and develop a vast underground network of caves in this cavern management simulator. Your adventurers will face all kinds of challenges in the underground, but there's no obstacle you can't deal with if you know how. Place torches to light up the darkness, build bridges to traverse gorges, and use explosives to clear away large rocks!Critical Strike Shooter: SWAT Rescue Missions (16BIT, 4th Jan, $1.99) - Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping experience as you step into the shoes of an elite SWAT operative in "Critical Strike Shooter: SWAT Rescue Missions". Immerse yourself in heart-pounding first-person action and lead your squad to victory in intense hostage rescue scenarios. Are you ready to become the ultimate savior in this thrilling shooter game?Decoration Rush (NOSTRA GAMES, 16th Jan, $4.99) - Grab your team and start the race to become the best decorator. You can combine sport and beauty. Be careful because your opponents have the same goals! The gameplay is so easy and addictive that you will never want to stop. Run away! Save yourselves, while you still can!District: Evolution (TROOOZE, 16th Jan, $19.99) - With hyper-realistic environments and character modeling, along with intricate lighting effects, you'll feel like you're actually on the battlefield. Join the resistance group District to fight against the powerful CrispBio Corporation, using three characters - Assault, Support and Sniper - each with unique weapon characteristics for strategic gameplay and to showcase your exceptional combat skills in battles against enemies.Dragons vs. Balloons TD (Kanuni Games, 9th Jan, $12.00) - Prepare yourself for an epic battle in Dragons vs. Balloons TD, where strategy, power, and mythical beasts meet in an exciting tower defense showdown! Take control of a legion of powerful dragons as you defend your territory from waves of mischievous and dangerous balloons.DreadOut Remastered Collection (SOFT SOURCE, 16th Jan, $29.99) - A collectors dream !! A compilation consisting of the original DreadOut and DreadOut : Keepers of the Dark About DreadOut: DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town.EGGCONSOLE CRIMSON PC-8801mkIISR (D4 Enterprise, 16th Jan, $6.49) - This game was released in 1987 in Japan as a role-playing game. The player learns from their bedridden mother that their father, who had gone missing, actually fell in battle against Crimson, leading them to vow to defeat Crimson.EGGCONSOLE Ys II MSX2 (D4 Enterprise, 9th Jan, $6.49) - "Ys II," an action RPG released by Nihon Falcom in 1988, with its catchphrase "From kindness to excitement." Known for its well-crafted storyline, user-friendly game system, and refined sound, the game became a major hit. Even today, with new releases, the name "Ys" is familiar to many gaming enthusiasts.ENDER MAGNOLIA-Bloom in the mist- (Binary Haze Interactive, 22nd Jan, $22.49) - STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being. Regrettably, toxic Fumes from the underground drove the Homunculi to madness, turning them into feral monsters.Fables Mosaic: Little Red Riding Hood (Ocean Media, 9th Jan, $6.99) - Fables Mosaic: Little Red Riding Hood features a collection of colorful puzzles that can be solved by logic alone! Follow the story of Little Red Riding Hood while you solve captivating nonogram challenges! - 100 unique nonogram levels - Follow the story of Little Red Riding Hood - View a gallery of completed nonograms - Use logic to solve puzzlesGodsvivors (Afil Games, 16th Jan, $4.99) - Prepare to descend into the depths of the Underworld in Godsvivors! As a powerful god of Olympus, your mission is to challenge the ruler of the Underworld, Hades, and restore the balance of power. Battle through waves of demonic foes in this roguelite bullet-hell adventure, where every second counts. Survive 15 intense minutes to reach the final confrontation with Hades himself!Hand-Drawn Epic Adventures (COWCAT, 20th Jan, $26.99) - - BROK the InvestiGator: An innovative "Punch & Click" adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be? - Demetrios: A quirky adventure game inspired by classics, packed with humor! Both games are very friendly to newcomers in the genre, with in-game hints, hotspots viewer and accessibility.HYNPYTOL (base0, 16th Jan, $14.99) - HYNPYTOL (meaning "white blood cell" in Korean) is a retro-themed puzzle action adventure game. Embark on a journey to save a crumbling immune system as a chosen "Killer T", guided by a rather grumpy "Dendritic".Isolation Instinct: Farming, Craft, Survival (404 Games, 18th Jan, $9.99) - Step into the untamed wilderness of Isolation Instinct, a captivating open-world survival game where you are the architect of your own destiny. Carve a path through a vast forest teeming with life, danger, and opportunity. Every decision you make will impact your journey as you fight to survive and build a haven in the heart of nature.Jewel Match Solitaire 2 Collectors Edition (Ocean Media, 9th Jan, $9.99) - Travel the lands and collect resources to rebuild majestic monuments. Over 300 levels, plus 18 Solitaire variants including Klondike, Baker's Dozen, or Freecell!Lets Aim! Ring Toss (SAT-BOX, 16th Jan, $5.99) - Gear up for a carnival game classic: ring toss! Win as many prizes as you can and become a ring toss master! Let's enjoy playing ring toss on the Nintendo Switch! Share Joy-Con and play with up to 4 players! Aim for a new high score!Need for Race Street King (Yellow Ink, 17th Jan, $7.99) - Do you have what it takes to dominate the streets and become the ultimate racing legend? Start your journey as an ambitious street racer from a small town, chasing the dream to challenge the fiercest competitors in the bustling megapolises. Earn your reputation, customize your ride, and prove your skills on the most adrenaline-pumping tracks in the country!Once Again (AMATA, 8th Jan, $5.99) - If you could cross time and space, who would you like to see the most? In the usual boring summer, when the boy Natsu blows out the candles on his birthday cake, something unexpected happens. He crosses time and space and meets the person he has most wanted to meet in his life, but has never met. In that time-space, not only did Natsu meet that person, but that person taught him how to take photographs and capture lost time in the frame.Overdungeon (Pocketpair, 9th Jan, $7.49) - Overdungeon is a real-time action card game that combines roguelike, tower defense, and card games! It's easy to play with simple controls, is very replayable and a high degree of freedom! Conquer dungeons by combining cards selected from hundreds of cards! Is your trump card an alpaca? Or a dog or a cat? Or maybe a chicken? Build the strongest deck and challenge the dungeon!Pocket Puzzle (Penguin Pop Games, 8th Jan, $5.99) - In Pocket Puzzle, you'll position and align conveyor belt blocks in order to assemble the pieces of a handheld game device. Make sure the conveyor belts are placed and rotated so that the pieces are assembled in order, and dont bump into each other when they shouldnt. Pieces can also move through switches, which activate other conveyor belts in the level. Figure out the correct placements of the conveyor belts to solve each level!Princesses Lylop: Royal Puzzle Challenge (Cooking & Publishing, 9th Jan, $2.99) - Explore a magical world with 60 captivating images of beautiful princesses! From elegant and sophisticated portraits to enchanted landscapes and fantasy scenes, each puzzle offers a unique experience as you assemble the pieces, revealing details and vibrant colours that capture the grace and charm of these regal figures.Professor Doctor Jetpack (Roflcopter Ink, 16th Jan, $9.99) - Professor Doctor Jetpack is a physics based, pixel art, precision platformer, in which you embark on a dangerous journey to. . . control your jetpack. Join Albert Einstein's digital remains on his whacky quest to save the world from hidden threats, like The Internet.Puzzle Adventures Forest Animals (winterworks, 6th Jan, $6.99) - Easy to use puzzles for ages two and up. Featuring funny and cute animal motifs with 30 unique puzzles. 100% frustration free and child-safe. Welcome to the world of puzzle adventures! Today we're going on a journey to the animals of the forest!Puzzle Adventures Sea Animals (winterworks, 6th Jan, $6.99) -Easy to use puzzles for ages two and up. Featuring funny and cute animal motifs with 30 unique puzzles. 100% frustration free and child-safe. Welcome to the world of puzzle adventures! Today we're taking a dive to the animals of the sea!Rodgerbints: Romance and Scandal in High Society (Cooking & Publishing, 9th Jan, $4.99) - Step into a visual novel full of glamour, intrigue and romance. Live the life of a powerful family caught in a whirlwind of rivalries, forbidden loves and dark secrets. Meet key characters, form complex relationships and make decisions that will affect everyone's destiny. From passionate love triangles to life-changing scandals, every choice counts.Roller-Skating (GAME NACIONAL, 4th Jan, $0.99) - This is a pixel art roller-skating game where you must showcase your skills by dodging and jumping over various obstacles along the way. A tribute to retro games from the golden age of video games.Runny Bunny (eastasiasoft, 15th Jan, $3.99) - Play as a frantic little bunny as you dash between floors, walls and ceilings collecting power dots and yummy carrots. Mazelike stages will take you from grassy wilds to twisted caverns and deadly laboratories. The bunny moves in lightning quick straight lines and clings to walls and ceilings, but youll still need to strategically maneuver him around traps and enemies to keep him safe from harm.Shadows of Steam (Ultimate Games, 16th Jan, $7.99) - In Shadows of Steam, step into the shoes of private detective Alex Mercer as you navigate the labyrinthine streets of Brassfall, a steampunk city brimming with danger and intrigue. Investigate a chilling murder that spirals into a web of conspiracy and hidden truths. Every choice you make uncovers new layers of mystery in this gripping visual novel, where nothing is as it seems.Shalnor: Silverwind Saga (Johnny Ostad, 22nd Jan, $9.99) - Rynna has arrived on one of Shalnor's most dangerous islands. Once a haven for tourism, now the island is abandoned due to the presence of the Slime Queen. To prove her worth, our young Elven hero has to overcome the challenges of the island by finding powerful weapons and items to use against the hordes of monsters in challenging gauntlet-style combat encounters.Sokorobot (Afil Games, 15th Jan, $4.99) - Sokorobot is a dynamic puzzle game where you guide a resourceful robot through 30 challenging levels. Clear debris, solve intricate puzzles, and unlock new stages as you navigate a sleek futuristic world. Think smart, act precise. Every move counts as you tackle complex layouts and interactive elements that test your strategy!Starlair (Dynamic Voltage Games, 16th Jan, $19.99) - Starlair is a never-ending adventure game where you'll take on an entire galaxy's worth of planets. Fly your ship through an infinite galaxy finding new challenges along the way. Every planet in the galaxy was created by a player. When you land on a planet, the game turns into a side-scrolling adventure filled with puzzles, bosses, and power-ups. Each world houses a secret relic which can be used to unravel the mystery surrounding the ever-expanding universe. You can play or create - or both! Build massive worlds, write music, create bosses, and share them with the world.The Golden Eagle (Pix Arts, 17th Jan, $7.99) Embark on a thrilling, action-packed adventure in The Golden Eagle, a roguelike experience where danger lurks around every corner. In this unforgiving world, you'll face off against terrifying ogres and navigate treacherous landscapes filled with deadly trapsall in pursuit of the legendary Golden Eagle and its ancient power.The Last Light (EpiXR Games, 16th Jan, $11.99) - It all takes place in a dark, abandoned hospital. The hospital is enclosed in darkness. All you have to light your way, is a flashlight, and the dim glow of candles... Who awaits Lumi in the darkness? Those who conceal themselves in the dark... Those who sense your presence by catching the faintest of sounds... Being ambushed by a demon completely out of the blue, or out of the dark, rather? That is the kind of experience this game will deliver.The Tale of Bistun (IMGN.PRO, 21st Jan, $17.99) - The Tale of Bistun follows an amnesiac stone carver on his journey up the slopes of the intimidating Mount Bistun. Hell have to battle legions of monstrous foes using fast-paced, melee combat and powerful magical abilities as he explores the real world and the mysterious place of forgotten memories, known as the Revelations Realm, in search of answers. A mysterious voice encourages him to keep going, recounting his every step and keeping close tabs on his quest through these beautiful but blight-infested lands.Things Too Ugly (Baltoro Games, 16th Jan, $7.99) - Clock in for the night shift at TEREBRO INC., 1986. As a newly promoted Risk Assessment Data Processor, your job is simple: safeguard the companys future. But the deeper you dig into the archives, the stranger and more unsettling the details become.Titanigods (Nerd Games, 3rd Jan, $1.99) - Join our gods: Poseidon, Dionysius, and Aphrodite. On a journey to defeat the 12 Titans. It will be a journey of great battles. A war awaits you!Ultimate Rock Climbing Challenge (MultiversalME, 17th Jan, $9.99) - Challenge yourself to new heights in Ultimate Rock Climbing Challenge! This immersive game puts you in the shoes of a daring climber, scaling breathtaking cliffs and conquering challenging routes. Master the art of climbing, explore diverse locations, and customise your climber to become a legend of the rocks!Unsolved Case: The Scarlet Hyacinth CE (Legacy Games, 10th Jan, $12.99) - A whole series of crimes happens right before your eyes: a murder in an alley, your boss getting shot, abductions in broad daylight, and so on Can you deal with it all? A man was murdered with a red hyacinth left on his body the sign of a notorious serial killer from many years ago. But this particular killer has been dormant for a long time is it a copycat? Or a killer come back from beyond? The story only gets more complicated as it gets more personal.Valhalla Mountain (AGE Zero, 16th Jan, $7.99) - Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the surreal landscapes of Yggdrasil, a puzzle-adventure inspired by Norse mythology. Navigate intricate pathways, twist impossible geometry, and experience the story of a lost warrior striving to reach Valhalla. As a lone traveler ascending the sacred mountain, you must manipulate the environment to solve mind-bending puzzles, uncover hidden realms, and awaken the spirits of the gods.What will you be downloading this week? (65 votes)Donkey Kong Country Returns HD26%Tales of Graces f Remastered17%Blade Chimera22%Arcade Archives VS. FAMILY TENNIS2%Backrooms Inside The Escape 0%Bonk! 0%Cavern Adventurers 0%Critical Strike Shooter: SWAT Rescue Missions 0%Decoration Rush 0%District: Evolution 0%Dragons vs. Balloons TD 0%DreadOut Remastered Collection2%EGGCONSOLE CRIMSON PC-8801mkIISR 0%EGGCONSOLE Ys II MSX22%ENDER MAGNOLIA-Bloom in the mist-11%Fables Mosaic: Little Red Riding Hood 0%Godsvivors 0%Hand-Drawn Epic Adventures 0%Hynpytol2%Isolation Instinct: Farming, Craft, Survival 0%Jewel Match Solitaire 2 Collector's Edition 0%Let's Aim! Ring Toss 0%Need For Race - Street King 0%Once Again2%Overdungeon2%Pocket Puzzle 0%Princesses Lylop: Royal Puzzle Challenge 0%Professor Doctor Jetpack 0%Puzzle Adventures - Forest Animals 0%Puzzle Adventures - Sea Animals 0%Rodgerbints: Romance and Scandal in High Society 0%Roller-Skating 0%Runny Bunny 0%Shadows of Steam 0%Shalnor: Silverwind Saga2%Sokorobot 0%Starlair2%The Golden Eagle 0%Last Light 0%The Tale of Bistun 0%Things Too Ugly 0%Titanigods 0%Ultimate Rock Climbing Challenge 0%Unsolved Case: The Scarlet Hyacinth CE 0%Valhalla Mountain 0%Nothing for me this week12%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!Related GamesSee Also

The Supreme Court has upheld a ban on TikTok. Before the app goes dark on Sunday, youre probably wondering how to back up the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of videos you may have on the platform.Whether you want to save your favorite videos or videos you posted yourself, heres how to do it.And weve rounded up some TikTok alternatives in case you were starting to panic.If you want to save a few of your favorite TikTok videos or photos to your device, its quite simple.To download a video on an iOS or Android device, go to your TikTok profile page, select the video you want, and tap the Share button on the right side of the screen. Then, choose Save video. You can download photos in the same way.However, be aware that creators can control whether others can download their content. This means that some videos from your Likes, Reposts, or Bookmark tabs may not have a download option available.If you have many videos to download, this process can be time-consuming, as youll need to repeat these steps for each one. There are various third-party apps available that allow for bulk downloads, but their reliability can vary, so proceed with caution.How to obtain your TikTok dataYou can also request a copy of your TikTok data, which may consist of your username, viewing history, comment logs, and privacy configurations. However, TikTok warns that not all data may be available for download, especially if it impacts others privacy, the company writes on its support page.To request your TikTok information, navigate to your profile, tap the Menu button at the top to access Settings, and go to Account. Choose Download your data to select which data you wish to include in your downloadable file and pick a file format: TXT or JSON. Finally, tap Request data.Once you submit your request, TikTok compiles a data file that you can download from the app. Keep in mind that it might take a few days to prepare the file, but TikTok will notify you once its ready for download. Given the potential ban coming this Sunday, we advise you to do this as soon as possible.When your file is prepared, tap download in the app. Itll be available for up to four days.

Breakdown & ShowreelsSecret Level: The Company We Keep by Goodbye Kansas StudiosBy Vincent Frei - 17/01/2025 Discover the artistry of Goodbye Kansas Studios in this excellent clip from Episode 9 of Secret Level! Tim Millers animated anthology continues to amaze with its breathtaking visuals and storytelling!WANT TO KNOW MORE?Goodbye Kansas Studios: Dedicated page about Secret Level: The Company We Keep on Goodbye Kansas Studios website. Vincent Frei The Art of VFX 2025

Fayetteville, Arkansas, is known for lots of things. Among them the University of Arkansas, the first home of Bill and Hillary Clinton, walkable (and bikeable) streets, and great civic buildings like Walton Arts Center. There, residents now have a new public amenity to enjoy: a gleaming public park designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architecture (NBW). The Ramble opened in phases over five years. It consists of two parts the Upper and Lower Ramble. The latter completed in 2022 and the former opened this year. Combined, the Upper and Lower Ramble comprise 50 acres of public outdoor space.The Ramble has meandering trails for all to enjoy. (Nick Hubbard)The Upper Ramble is bordered by Dickson Street, West Avenue, Spring Street, and the Razorback Greenway. Parallel to West Avenue is a 20-foot wide pedestrian promenade lined by shading trees. The landscape architects designed the greenspace with integrated lighting and seating.The Upper Ramble is bordered by Dickson Street, West Avenue, Spring Street, and the Razorback Greenway. (Nick Hubbard)The promenade will host a variety of uses, including tents for markets and festival circuits. Meanwhile, the portion West Avenue between Dickson Avenue and Spring Street is closed off to traffic. The Ramble is a celebration of Fayettevilles unique natural and cultural heritage, Thomas Woltz, a senior principal at NBW, said in a statement.Rock outcroppings double as informal seating. (Nick Hubbard)Working closely with the city and the community, Woltz added, weve created a space where people can gather, explore, and connect both with one another and with the environment in meaningful ways. Its a privilege to contribute to a project that not only enhances the citys landscape but also inspires a deeper appreciation for its natural beauty. The natural and constructed blend into one in the park. (Nick Hubbard)The new park links a handful of Fayettevilles key cultural buildings, including the Walton Arts Center, TheatreSquare, Fayetteville Public Library, and University of Arkansass Art and Design District. Community engagement activities, entertainment, and other happenings will take place in the park year-round.Walking paths can also be activated by the community. (Nick Hubbard)One of the Rambles defining features is its 20,000-square-foot gathering lawn, which is big enough to host 3,000 people. Shaded seating lines the lawn.An event stage on the lawn is expected to open in 2026. That space will accommodate performances, events, and more. In Fayetteville, the Ramble is ready for just about anything.