• Camden Design Awards 2025
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    The free-to-enter initiative is open to all new projects completed within Camden since January 2022.Submissions may cover housing, small rear extensions, offices, community and education buildings, new or improved public spaces, the retrofitting of historic buildingsor an exemplar approach to community engagement.Anyone may complete the application including local residents, local groups and associations, local employees, businesses, architectsand developers.AdvertisementAccording to the brief: The Camden Design Awards are back. The awards celebrate and reward the excellent design that is being delivered in projects across all sectors of the built environment in Camden.We are seeking projects of the highest design quality that enrich the lives of those who live and work in Camden.The Camden Design Awards were first launched in 2013 and are now in their fifth edition.Winners of the last awards, held in 2022, included Aga Grove Phase 1 by Hawkins\Brown Architects and M Architects and Holmes Road Studios by Peter Barber Architects.The judging criteria includes inclusivity; sustainability; a high-quality approach to design, materials and construction; response to local context and creating a sense of place; and enriching the lives of local people.AdvertisementCompetition detailsProject title Camden Design Awards 2025Client Camden CouncilContract valuen/aFirst round deadline 21 March 2025RestrictionsThe project must be:located within the London Borough of Camdena completed schemeaccessible by the judging panel by spring2025More information https://www.camden.gov.uk/the-camden-design-awards1
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  • William Sutton Prize Scholarships 2025
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    The scholarships launched to coincide with Clarions 125th anniversary will support students from low-income households and social housing backgrounds through their degree courses in architecture and sustainability.The initiative aims to increase diversity and level the playing field for young people entering the profession. Working with London Neighbourhood Scholarship Trust, the scholarship will see three winning students of architecture from underrepresented backgrounds living in London each receive 15,000 to be distributed in 5,000 instalments over three years.The housing association in partnership with financial education specialists Blackbullion is also offering two 18,000 scholarships providing financial and career support to students of sustainability who live or have lived in social housing.AdvertisementClarions chief executive, Clare Miller, said: Pursuing a degree in architecture or sustainability is an expensive and time-intensive endeavour, with the cost often acting as a barrier to students progressing their degrees to completion.Through these scholarships, it is my hope that well be able to help level the playing field and encourage a more diverse body of future architects and sustainability professionals, removing the stress of having to work through university to pay the bills, buy materials and fund study trips.To maximise impact, our focus is on providing opportunities for social housing residents and those from low-income households in London. In addition to financial support, well also be offering scholars access to mentoring and work placements to help them kickstart their careers, welcoming them into the William Sutton Prize family.Jas Bhalla, founding trustee of the London Neighbourhood Scholarship (LNS) Trust and former William Sutton Prize winner, said: We are very grateful and incredibly excited about Clarions generous sponsorship of three architecture students from underrepresented groups through The William Sutton Prize scholarships.As someone who studied architecture on a scholarship, I know first-hand how vital this support can be in removing financial barriers to create much-needed opportunities for social mobility.AdvertisementBy investing in diverse voices, we help shape a more inclusive and representative future for the field. I very much look forward to working with Clarion and the other trustees to select this year's cohort of LNS scholars.Clarion Housing Group formed nine years ago following a merger of Circle Housing Group and Affinity Sutton, which was founded after Suttons death in 1900. The housing association is today the largest in the UK, managing 125,000 homes across 170 local authorities.Sutton was born in the City of London in 1833 and created Sutton Carriers, the countrys first door-to-door parcel service. He bequeathed his entire fortune to a range of charitable projects, including providing much-needed public housing across the capital.The launch of the new scholarships comes two months after Clarion Housing Group relaunched its ideas contest for radical concepts to transform the lives of social housing residents with a prize fund enlarged to 125,000 to celebrate its 125th anniversary.The scholarships programme will see three people studying architecture each receive 15,000 and two people studying sustainability each receive 18,000. One of the architecture scholarships is supported by AHMM.In addition to funding, scholars will also benefit from a tailored package of career support, including mentorship, internships and work experience opportunities facilitated by jobs and training experts within Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of Clarion Housing Group.The winning scholars will announced on 15 August.Competition detailsProject title William Sutton Prize Scholarships 2025Client Clarion Housing GroupContract value81,000First round deadline 28 April 2025Restrictions Architecture scholarships:You must live in London and provide proof of residence for the past three years.Your household income must be below 40,000.You must have accepted an offer at a London-based School of Architecture.You must be under 25 years old at the time of applying.Sustainability scholarships:You must be entering the first year of a full-time undergraduate course.You must be paying domestic UK tuition fees.You must currently reside in social housing and provide proof.More information https://www.myclarionhousing.com/help-and-guidance/jobs-skills-and-training/grants-for-work-and-business/william-sutton-prize-scholarships
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  • Best Internet Providers in Pennsylvania
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    The Keystone State has some good broadband options. CNET's connectivity experts have found the best ones.
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  • iPad Air M3 Review: Once Again, the Pro iPad for Most
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    We're midway through the 2020s now, and the iPad still feels like the same proposition as always: A really great tablet that can aspire to be your laptop replacement, if you're OK with a slight software adjustment. And once again, the "iPad Air" remains a misnomer: it's not the thinnest iPad. It is, however, the budget "Pro" for most people.The iPad Air and iPad Pro were updated a year ago; the iPad Air got an M2 processor, while the iPad Pro got an M4 and a total makeover, including a fancy new OLED display. The iPad Pro hasn't been refreshed yet this year and remains extremely expensive at $999 and up. The Air, meanwhile, received a chip bump to the M3 processor, and a revamped and slightly cheaper Magic Keyboard. And it starts at $599, the same as before.These updates are not exciting. In fact, it's hard to think of a time I was less excited about an iPad update. That doesn't mean the bumped-up performance with no added cost isn't welcome, but it's just not introducing anything new at all.A year ago, I called the iPad Air "the iPad Pro you should buy." So, obviously, my feelings remain unchanged. As nice as the fancier M4 iPad Pro might be, spending an extra $400 for it now that it's also a year old seems like a lot to ask. The iPad Air may be a bit thicker, and lack Face ID and Lidar on the back and an M4 chip and an OLED display but what the Air does have is very good performance, and still works with the Pencil Pro. Are you OK with those compromises? 8.5 iPad Air (2025, M3) $599 at Apple Like Fast M3 processor Price hasn't increased New, less expensive Magic Keyboard option Don't like Lacks OLED display of Pro model Configs can get expensive fast Apple Intelligence still doesn't feel necessary Then again, for most people, there's another iPad to consider: the basic one. The new entry iPad, also arriving at the same time as this Air, sounds like more than enough. I haven't tested that one yet (Apple didn't send one for review at the same time as this Air), but with 128GB of storage and a better A16 processor (that can't run Apple Intelligence), it's a good option worth considering. If you'd like to use a Pencil Pro and plan to power-use either AI or graphics features on the iPad, then the Air is your budget pick.I reviewed a 13-inch iPad Air configuration Apple sent me to test, with 1TB of storage. That's an expensive iPad ($1299), and at that price I'd just consider an upgrade to a Pro. But the 11-inch model, with less onboard storage, would be the one I'd consider. (The 13-inch model's display aspect ratio heavily letterboxes films anyway, making it less ideal for video watching than you'd think). Once again, the Air, Pro and Mini models are your gateways to compatibility with Pencil Pro. Scott Stein/CNETAir vs iPad: $250 more gets you some upgradesThere are reasons to spend more on this Air than the entry-level $349 iPad, even if you're spending $250 more to get it. The two big ones are the M3 chip and Pencil Pro ($129, sold separately) compatibility.The M3 boost over the A16 chip remains to be seen (as I said, I haven't tested the new iPad yet), but the M3 is a big jump in graphics, AI capability and speed, and won't be outdated anytime soon. Most iPad owners don't need the horsepower, but since Apple once again cut off the standard iPad from Apple Intelligence compatibility, you might feel more peace of mind with the Air long-term.The same goes for working with Pencil Pro, Apple's better stylus. It's a more feature-packed tool than the regular Pencil that works with the iPad, and a reason for artists to make the Air a no-brainer.It feels like Apple deliberately cut Pencil Pro support and an Apple Intelligence-capable chip off the entry-level iPad just to make the temptation clearer, which is annoying, but that's the way it goes this year. Watch this: First Look at the iPad Air M3 and New iPad 04:29 Air vs Pro: The Pro's advantages diminishIt's harder to justify spending more for the iPad Pro right now. The M3 versus the M4 chip performance gap diminishes compared to last year's M2 versus M4 gap. The iPad Air also works with the same type of Magic Keyboard this year and with the Pencil Pro. The iPad Pro gets you a high-contrast HDR custom OLED display, a thinner design, a Face ID camera and Lidar on the back if you care about those things, but those features come at a price jump of $400. To me, it just doesn't make sense. Apple Intelligence needs more features to make it a must-have, but its set of tools are likely to grow. Scott Stein/CNETM3 chip? Sure, it's a nice upgradeApple's M series chips are fantastic performers, but I'd argue that their achievements on iPad are harder to appreciate unless you're a power user diving into AI, graphics or video or photo work. The M3 bump seems to offer another good step up: On Geekbench 6, the multicore score was 11,643, compared to the M4 iPad Pro's score of 14,672, and the M2 iPad Air's score last year of 9,894. That makes the iPad Air M3 about 18% percent faster than last year's M2 iPad Air. And the M4 iPad Pro roughly 26% faster than the M3 iPad Air in multitasking, on paper.But even Apple doesn't compare M chip gains year over year. Versus the M2, it's incremental. It'll feel like a big leap if it's your first time using an M-series iPad. Weird how the two revamped Magic Keyboards (Air M3, left, and iPad Pro M4, right) are still slightly different. Keyboards and function keys, but one's got a larger trackpad. Scott Stein/CNETMagic Keyboard: A better option now than it wasIf you already happen to have an M2 iPad Air Magic Keyboard from last year, which works on the M3 model, you don't need a new Magic Keyboard. But the slightly lower cost ($269 and up) and added row of function keys on the new Magic Keyboard make it a better pick (even though it still doesn't flip back to work in a folio-style mode). That said, it's my favorite option for laptopifying your iPad.The Magic Keyboard is heavy, though, and adds thickness to your iPad, too. I've gotten used to it, but on the 13-inch iPad Air it makes the whole thing heavier than a MacBook Air. Just a warning. But also, there are slight differences between the iPad Air and iPad Pro Magic Keyboards. For some reason, the trackpad area is larger on the Pro's, and the keyboard is more shifted up while staying the same size. I prefer the iPad Pro's keyboard layout, and don't know why the Air's couldn't have done the same.But there are more differences, too: the Air's keyboard lacks backlighting that the Pro version has. Also, the inner material isn't aluminum like the Pro. And the smaller trackpad uses a physical click mechanism instead of the haptic click of the Pro version. It has the passthrough USB-C port like the Pro one does, but corners have been cut here in several ways. Watch this: I'm Broken by iPad Choice, Chaos and Subscriptions -- but hey, Cool Dino Toys | Tech Therapy 26:26 The iPad, same as alwaysApple Intelligence has been the big software focus for Apple over the last year, and just like last year, the iPad Air can run all of the generative AI features Apple has put into iPadOS. Right now, those features just aren't all too amazing or useful. Summarizing messages and notifications can get annoying and even misleading. Image Playground and Genmoji image generation aren't as good as generative AI image tools you can get in other apps. And while ChatGPT is integrated into Siri, you can also just use ChatGPT in the ChatGPT app. And with reports that Apple's promised revamp of Siri has been delayed again, it seems that there's no rush to adopt Apple Intelligence into your life. It's still a set of features that feel like they're in beta.The iPad is, you know, versatile. It can run tons of apps. It can multitask (to a degree), something the M-series chips can do even with a connected monitor. It can feel like a laptop. It can be a full computer experience if you want it to be. It's not the same as a Mac, though, which drives me crazy. Once again, I'm writing this review on the iPad Air, but I'll be filing the review on my MacBook because working on our CMS isn't always easy on iPads. They're not the same as Macs. The split identity of Apple's computer lineup continues onward, and you once again have to decide if you're an iPad person or a Mac person, or both.You can be both, and I am. But in that case, you don't want to spend a lot on that iPad, do you? The entry iPad feels priced to be a casual accessory, while the iPad Air's price spans somewhat affordable ($599) to high-end laptop if you bump up storage (up to 1TB configs are on tap) or add accessories like the Apple Pencil Pro or Magic Keyboard. The iPad Air is nicely made, but it's not the thinnest iPad. Scott Stein/CNETNext time, don't call it Air, maybe?Apple removed the "iPad Air" from the back of this iPad Air. There's just an Apple logo now. Maybe it's a sign. Air doesn't mean anything right now in Apple's iPad universe. The Air is very good, and at the right config, this could very well be the futureproofed, more affordable iPad that's perfect for you -- especially if you're interested in pushing the iPad hard for tools that will need the M3 performance. Don't overspend, and you'll be happy.What do I really want here? Well, I've said it before, I'd like these lovely keyboarded, powerful iPads to become Macs at the touch of a button. That would help me. And, sure, an OLED display would be nice. But the Air covers all the rest of the bases I'd ever need. I just can't justify them being super expensive if they're not ready to make the leap into MacOS convertibles, too. Apple's focus on the low and midrange iPads this time around could mean, possibly, that they agree. Or, the M5 chip for the Pro just isn't ready yet.
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  • Measles Misinformation Sparks Concern, Supreme Court Limits EPA Power, and Scientists Create Woolly Mice
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    March 9, 2025Measles Misinformation Sparks Concern, Supreme Court Weakens EPA, and Scientists Engineer Woolly MiceIn this week's news roundup, we dig into measles misinformation, ozone recovery and new findings on using nasal cartilage to treat knee injuries. Anaissa Ruiz Tejada/Scientific AmericanSUBSCRIBE TO Science QuicklyRachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific Americans Science Quickly, Im Rachel Feltman. Lets kick off the week with our usual science news roundup.First, a quick note about measles, which is still spreading in West Texas and has also cropped up in smaller numbers in eight other states. In an op-ed for Fox News published on March 2, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arguably downplayed the importance of vaccines, saying the MMR jab provides protection against measles while also calling vaccination a "personal choice." He also claimed that vitamin A supplementation has been shown to dramatically reduce measles mortality.Since the publication of that op-ed, many experts have sounded the alarm on that plug for vitamin A. The research RFK Jr. referenced does exist, but theres important context missing. The analysis he cited focuses on studies that mostly looked at low-income countries where many people have vitamin A deficiencies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions most recent data, less than 1 percent of people in the U.S. have vitamin A deficiencies.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.Peter Hotez, co-director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Childrens Hospital, told the Washington Post that vitamin A can play a role in treating children who are hospitalized with measles. But he and other experts conveyed concerns to the Washington Post about RFK Jr.s framing creating a false equivalency between vaccination, which is an extremely effective way to prevent measles, and vitamin supplementation, which may or may not help children avoid complications from measles. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently put out a statement emphasizing that vitamin A supplementation is no substitute for vaccination and that it should only be conducted under the supervision of a medical professional. Vitamin A overdoses can cause bone fractures, liver damage and other serious issues.Now lets move on to a somewhat complex environmental ruling from the Supreme Court. The headline here is that in a 5-4 ruling last Tuesday, the justices sided with the city of San Francisco against the Environmental Protection Agency, weakening the agencys ability to regulate pollution of the nations waterways.Basically, San Francisco argued that the EPA was too vague in a permit governing the citys release of sewage into the Pacific Ocean when extreme rainfall overwhelms a water-treatment facility. The permit tasks San Francisco with ensuring its wastewater discharge doesnt cause the ocean to dip below any applicable water quality standard, but the city said that wasnt enough information. Instead, San Francisco officials wanted the EPA to lay out exactly how much discharge was okay. During oral arguments, an EPA attorney said the agency only used those broad requirements because San Francisco wouldnt provide the information needed to set specific dumping rulesa claim the city of course refuted.The majority decision, penned by Justice Samuel Alito, concluded that the EPA exceeded its authority under the Clean Water Act by imposing the water quality requirements, which the ruling calls end-result provisions. With these provisions out of the picture, the onus will be on the EPA to figure out what citiesand other entities that dump sewageneed to do to keep their local surface water clean.Back in October the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a resolution urging the citys Public Utilities Commission to drop or settle its issues with the EPA ahead of oral arguments in the Supreme Court case, they argued that a win could weaken the agencys ability to curb pollutionwhich would in turn put a real dent in San Franciscos reputation as a green city.In other environmental news, a study published last Wednesday in Nature offers some uplifting findings on the ozone layer. As you probably already know, back in the 1980s scientists detected an area over the South Pole where our atmospheres ozone layer, which helps protect the planet from the suns UV rays, had gotten thinner. This turned out to be due to chlorofluorocarbons and other similar human made chemicals. An international treaty called the Montreal Protocol, which went into effect in 1989, was aimed at phasing out the use of those substances. Data in recent years has shown that the ozone layer is recovering, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA projecting it could return to normal by 2066.For the first time scientists have shown with confidence that the Montreal Protocol is indeed to thank for this incredible comeback. Thats great news; if some of the ozone layers recovery were due to uncontrollable factors like weather patterns, then wed have to worry that we might lose some of our progress if those conditions shifted.In the new study researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology created simulations of the atmosphere under different conditions. Some of their simulations showed a world without an increase in greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances, which helped them understand how the ozone layer might fluctuate without our interference. The researchers say we can now be quite sure that the ozone layer is healing because weve stopped using the chemicals that hurt it, which is a great reminder that we really can combat climate change and other human-driven environmental issues if we band together.Speaking of humans doing stuff that doesnt suck for once, another study published last Wednesday offers hope for people dealing with osteoarthritis. And that hope stems from a somewhat surprising source: your septum.Generally ignored unless theyre deviated or pierced, septums are also a great spot for grabbing a bit of cartilage without super-invasive surgery. Nasal cartilage cells also seem particularly good at fighting inflammation. A group of scientists have been working on a method of using cartilage implants grown from itty-bitty septum samples to repair knee injuries for a number of years now. Whats new in the latest study, published in Science Translational Medicine, is that the researchers compared outcomes between people whose cartilage grafts were grown in the lab for the standard couple of days before insertion with people whose grafts spent a couple of weeks maturing instead. The clinical trial was small, involving just around 100 people. But the results do suggest that, when allowed to mature, these septum-grown grafts do a better job of fixing the injury in questionand they can actually lead to improvement in the health of surrounding cartilage, too. The team is about to undertake two large clinical studies on the use of this cartilage technique in treating osteoarthritis in the kneecaps.Last but not least weve simply got to talk about woolly mammoth mice. Woolly mammice? Woolly mousemoths? Whatever.Biotech company Colossal Biosciences, primarily known for its mission to bring the woolly mammoth and dodo back from extinction with the help of genetic engineering, announced last Tuesday that the team edited several different genes in mice embryos to make themwell, woolly.Its important to note, however, that these mice didnt have woolly mammoth genes inserted into their genomes. Most of the edits involved tweaking mouse genes that prior research has shown dictate hair traits such as color and texture. But Colossal also looked at ancient mammoth DNA to find genes tied to hair pattern and fat metabolism and adjusted the corresponding mice genes. The result was some real Tribble-esque rodents. The company says this is a step toward doing something similar in Asian elephants, which are woolly mammoths closest living relatives. But in interviews with the Associated Press several experts pointed out that making an elephant woolier isnt the same as bringing woolly mammoths back from extinction. Another expert pointed out to the Guardian that this money could perhaps be better spent preventing the extinction of the animals living on Earth right now, which is tough but fair. Those hairy little mice are very cute, though.Thats all for this weeks news roundup. Well be back on Wednesday.Science Quickly is produced by me, Rachel Feltman, along with Fonda Mwangi, Kelso Harper, Naeem Amarsy and Jeff DelViscio. This episode was edited by Alex Sugiura. Shayna Posses and Aaron Shattuck fact-check our show. Our theme music was composed by Dominic Smith. Subscribe to Scientific American for more up-to-date and in-depth science news.For Scientific American, this is Rachel Feltman. Have a great week!
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  • Nintendo's Alarmo clock now has a general sale date in Japan
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    Nintendo's Alarmo clock now has a general sale date in JapanAhead of Switch 2?Image credit: Nintendo News by Ed Nightingale Deputy News Editor Published on March 10, 2025 Nintendo has announced its Alarmo clock will be available on general sale in Japan in May.Previously, only Nintendo Switch Online members have been able to order the alarm clock worldwide, though in Japan a lottery system was put in place due to its popularity.A wider launch of the clock was expected in mid-January, but this was later postponed to early March due to stock shortages. The clock will finally be ready for general sale in May - but only in Japan.Nintendo Switch 2 First-look trailerWatch on YouTubeNintendo Japan added an update to its Alarmo notice, stating the launch date for non-members will be 22nd May 2025, both from the My Nintendo Store and game retailers. Pre-orders will open before this, though a date is unknown.So far this is only in Japan, but presumably news of a worldwide general release will follow. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.First revealed in October, the Alarmo is an interactive alarm clock that responds to your body's movements by playing different sounds based on Nintendo video games.Indeed, Nintendo has today added classic sound effects from Super Mario Bros. on the NES to the device, available to download for free.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Last month, a former Nintendo employee - sales lead in the sales and retail department - suggested the Alarmo release being tied to Nintendo Online accounts may have been an intentional test ahead of Switch 2 pre-orders.Switch 2 is yet to have its release date announced. Perhaps the general sale of Alarmo in May will free up Nintendo's online store for the new console."Alarmo's clever motion sensor is the star of the show in this pricey Nintendo-coated lifestyle gadget that otherwise skimps on the fun," reads our Alarmo review.
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  • Doom: The Dark Ages won't end the way you might assume
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    Doom: The Dark Ages won't end the way you might assumeSlay with me.Image credit: id Software News by Victoria Kennedy News Reporter Published on March 10, 2025 Doom: The Dark Ages serves as a prequel to 2016's Doom and its sequel Doom Eternal, and tells the "epic cinematic origin story of the Doom Slayer's rage". But, even though it's a prequel, don't expect The Dark Ages to end with the Slayer being popped in a coffin.As a reminder, 2016's Doom opens with the Slayer lying in a coffin, before he swiftly breaks free from the chains binding him so he can shoot the faces off advancing baddies. It is quite the way to kick things off.So, if The Dark Ages is going to set us up for Doom 2016, surely we already know how the upcoming game is going to end, right? Wrong!Doom: The Dark Ages - 10 Exciting New Details (DOOM IS BACK, BABY!). Watch on YouTube"I mean, that would end the Dark Ages, the medieval chapter of the Doom saga. This is kind of like the Chronicles of the Slayer," Doom: The Dark Ages game director Hugo Martin told PC Gamer, when asked about potentially seeing the Slayer getting locked away."So if we took it all the way to that point, then that would mean that we couldn't tell any more medieval stories. And I'm not announcing projects or anything other than to just say it's better to leave it open."The game director added that the Doom: The Dark Ages team has some DLC planned for the prequel, so again putting the Slayer in a coffin during the main story wouldn't make sense."We do have a DLC and things like that, so it won't - I'm not giving away spoilers - but it doesn't end with him [in the coffin]," the developer continued."The story is that they collapsed a building on top of him and then put him inside of that sarcophagus that we find him in at the beginning of 2016," said Martin."And this game doesn't end that way." Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel to Doom 2016 (pictured above). | Image credit: id SoftwareDoom: The Dark Ages is set to release on 15th May across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass. It will be a "strictly campaign" affair, the developer previously confirmed.For more on the upcoming prequel, be sure to check out our in depth Doom: The Dark Ages coverage here.
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  • DOOM: The Dark Ages will have an open ending to make sure we can have more medieval adventures
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    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 hereId Softwares DOOM: The Dark Ages is an awesome-looking prequel that will give players a brand-new take on the granddaddy of FPS games. With the game being set before DOOM 2016, some fans have claimed the game will end with the iconic Doom Slayer being locked in the casket he awakens from in the reboot, but thats not the case.As it turns out, DOOM: The Dark Ages ending will leave the door open for Id to continue playing in the games medieval sandbox if they want. With DLC expansions planned as well as a possible sequel, we could get more games in the series focusing on this particular theme.DOOM: The Dark Ages wont end in the casketIn an interview with PC Gamer, Dark Ages game director Hugo Martin revealed that the ending of the new DOOM game definitely wont end with the Slayer being locked away. As explained in the 2016 reboot-sequel, the Slayer was locked up after he ripped and tore through Hell after the death of his son, but that will not happen in the events of the new game.I mean, that would end the Dark Ages, the medieval chapter of the Doom saga. This is kind of like the Chronicles of the Slayer, Martin explained. So if we took it all the way to that point, then that would mean that we couldnt tell any more medieval stories. And Im not announcing projects or anything other than to just say its better to leave it open.It seems that Ids expansion plans for The Dark Ages will follow a similar structure to that of Eternal with new story content for players to experience. While the nature of the story is unconfirmed, that DLC also wont end with the Slayers incarceration.We do have a DLC and things like that, so it wontIm not giving away spoilersbut it doesnt end with him [in the coffin], the game director continued. The story is that they collapsed a building on top of him and then put him inside of that sarcophagus that we find him in at the beginning of 2016. And this game doesnt end that way.DOOM: The Dark Ages releases on May 13, 2025 on Xbox Series, PS5 and PC. The game will also launch on Xbox Game Pass and be available via Cloud Gaming.DOOM (2016)Platform(s):Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox OneGenre(s):Action, First Person, Shooter8VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share
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  • DBD Chapter 35 PTB start time, release date countdown and killer leaks
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    You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The Dead By Daylight Chapter 35 PTB is finally ready to begin! It was delayed from February, which also means that the full release has been delayed to April. However, its now right around the corner, and it is set to deliver a new licensed killer. Here is the release date and time countdown for when the DBD Chapter 35 PTB will start, along with leaks regarding the identity of the new Dead By Daylight killer.Dead By Daylight Chapter 35 PTB release dateThe release date for the Dead By Daylight Chapter 35 PTB is March 11th. This is officially confirmed by BeHaviour Interactive as part of the March 2025 roadmap.In addition to the public-test build set to come out, March will also see the return of a popular LTM, and there are new codes for players to redeem before they quickly expire. Below is the full March 2025 roadmap for DBD:March 4th April 4thPinhead Last Chance saleMarch 4thOutfits from the RiftMarch 11thChapter 35 PTBOutfits from the RiftMarch 12thTadaima Japan eventMarch 18th 31stChaos ShuffleBloodhunt 2x Extra BloodpointsMarch 18thOutfits from the RiftMarch 24th 31stUp to 30% off Fearless Legends saleUnfortunately, there is a month long-sale for the Hellraiser Chapter. This is because Pinhead is leaving on April 4th. Some Hellraiser content will still remain despite Pinhead leaving the game, but, if you dont own the Chapter already, make sure to buy it before its gone for good.When does the DBD Chapter 35 PTB start?The release time for when the Dead By Daylight Chapter 35 PTB will start is 8AM PT/11AM ET/4PM GMT on March 11th. You will only be able to play and enjoy the public-test build if you own DBD on Steam.Provided you own BeHaviour Interactives horror juggernaut on Steam, you will need to follow the below steps once the demo goes live:Right-click Dead By Daylight in your Steam librarySelect PropertiesHead into Betas, then select Public Test Build from the listDead By Daylight Chapter 35 PTB start time US8AM PT on Tuesday, March 11th11AM ET on Tuesday, March 11thDBD Chapter 35 PTB release time UK4PM GMT on Tuesday, March 11thCountdownBelow is a countdown to when the public-test build will launch:Killer leaksAs of writing, BeHaviour Interactive hasnt revealed the Dead By Daylight Chapter 35 killer. However, leaks from several different sources, including an often-reliable leaker, claim that the new licensed rogue is Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul.This hasnt been confirmed by the developer, so it is just a leak as of writing. In addition to revealing the killers identity, its also claimed that the perks and abilities include powers involving tentacles.Its possible BeHaviour could reveal the rogue before the PTB begins, but we do know they will be officially unveiled during an offline in-person event in Tokyo, Japan.This is the final licensed killer for Year 9, and it is a Paragraph meaning the killer will not be accompanied by a survivor or map. This chapter will soon be followed by Year 9s final original survivor, and then we move into Year 10, for which BeHaviour has only confirmed an FNAF Chapter.For more Dead By Daylight content, check out ourranking of the top 10 DLC expansions to buyalong with a ranking of thebest killer perksandbest survivor perks.Dead by DaylightPlatform(s):Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, Survival Horror7VideoGamerRelated TopicsDead by Daylight Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share
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  • How to Decorate a Bedroom, According to Interior Designers (2025)
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    The place you sleep every night should be made for relaxation, though exactly how you cultivate that atmosphere is up to you. When thinking about how to decorate a bedroom, embrace your style, but dont be afraid to take risks, either. After all, its one of the more private spaces in the house where you can experiment with artful accent furniture like quirky nightstands and bedside tables and pamper yourself with luxe bedding. (Now is a good time to peruse our Sleep Week 2025 content for more tips and AD-approved essentials.)To help you along the way, we consulted seven designers from the AD PRO Directory for ideas and expert advice on how to translate your style into the modern, minimalist, maximalist, coastal, eclectic, or Art Deco space of your dreams. Whether youre starting from scratch on a primary or guest bedroom design or looking for decorating ideas for a quick DIY makeover, these tips can help you create a beautiful bedroom in no time.Browse by Category:ModernPhoto: Tramp StudioA modern bedroom is all about restraint and intentionality. Every piece should serve both an aesthetic and functional purpose, says Belmont Shore, California-based designer Linette Dai. The pro starts a modern bedroom design with a foundation of clean lines, a restrained color palette, and a focus on materiality, setting the stage with a low-profile upholstered platform bed.Target texturesTextures, such as velvet upholstery or a wool or silk-blend rug, can add warmth and interest without becoming a focal point.Earthfoam Organic MattressCrate & Barrel Salone Queen BedLulu and Georgia Heritage Hand-Knotted Wool RugKeep an eye out for furniture proportionsWhen choosing furniture for a modern bedroom, pay attention to proportions. Dai notes that oversized bedroom furniture can feel heavy, while smaller pieces can leave too much negative space. Balance is keyif the bed is large, the nightstands should be proportionate, and seating or a bench at the foot of the bed can anchor the room, she says.Kolva Bench by ArticleGather Natural Oak Wood Charging NightstandFocus on layeringThe interior designer is a firm believer in layered bedroom lighting and suggests incorporating sculptural pieces in patinated metals, hand-blown glass or ceramics to elevate the space with both function and artistry. Layering is also her strategy when it comes to textiles. A tonal approachthink linen bedding in soft taupes and charcoals, punctuated by a textural mohair throw blanketcreates depth without visual clutter, she says.Kelly Wearstler Esker Envelope SconceKnoll Womb ChairStreamline the spaceDesigning a modern bedroom is as much about what you edit as what you include. Keep clutter to a minimum, especially in a small bedroom, by incorporating stealthy storage. I often work with custom millwork to create built-in storage solutions that eliminate visual noise and maintain architectural purity, she says. For one primary bedroom, Dai integrated a wooden ledge on the top of the headboard that contained pop-up outlets to allow the clients to charge devices without the usual mess of cords on the nightstand.Dai recommends focusing on longevity and choosing quality materials that will never go out of style, such as solid wood, natural stone, and handwoven textiles. A modern bedroom should feel timeless, with a sense of ease that invites rest and reflection, she says.Serena & Lily Albion Mohair ThrowKouva Queen Storage HeadboardBed Threads Charcoal Sheet SetMinimalistPhoto: Nick Glimenakis
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