Bishop T.D. Jakes experiences 'health incident' during Sunday serviceMEXICO CITY — In recent days, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has touted her country's largest-ever seizure of fentanyl and highlighted multiple crackdowns on migrants headed toward to the United States. She was speaking to the press, but her most important audience is U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Her campaign is widely seen as a desperate effort to head off his pledge to impose a 25 percent tariff on Mexican goods when he takes office next month. "The timing is no coincidence," said Eduardo Guerrero, a security analyst in Mexico City. "President Sheinbaum's agenda has changed radically with the triumph of Trump and with the threats he directed at Mexico." There is deep anxiety here about the potentially devastating impacts of tariffs on an already sluggish economy that is heavily dependent on trade. The United States accounts for more than 80 percent of Mexico's exports. "They were clearly not prepared for Trump winning the way he won, and Trump saying the things he has said since the election," said Jorge Castañeda, a former foreign secretary. "So they are doing what they can to catch up, a little on the fly. To make Trump and the Americans in general feel like she is trying to do things to make Trump happy." A telephone conversation between the two leaders didn't seem to help. An elated Trump reported after the call on social media that Sheinbaum had "agreed to stop Migration through Mexico" and had committed to "effectively closing our Southern Border." Sheinbaum disputed that, saying that Mexico's position was not to close borders, but "to build bridges between governments and communities." Mexican officials have been enlisting U.S. corporations, politicians and others to help dissuade Trump from imposing tariffs. "It's better for Mexico to know about the tariff threat beforehand," said Sofía Ramírez, who heads the economic think tank México, ¿cómo vamos? "This way they can at least formulate a response." Officials even launched a highly publicized offensive against contraband goods from Asia, raiding a shopping center in downtown Mexico City and seizing thousands of toys and other products — an operation widely seen as a preemptive strike to discourage Trump from trying to punish Mexico for serving as a conduit for Chinese merchandise headed to the United States. Sheinbaum "realized that China is a big deal for Trump, and if she wants to stay on his good side, Mexico has to do more to prevent China from using Mexico as a back door to get into the U.S. market," said Denise Dresser, a columnist and political scientist at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico. The president has denied that she is simply trying to placate Trump. Mexicans, she recently told reporters, "can be sure that we are never going to bow our head or be ashamed." Sheinbaum must walk a fine line between her constituents, who don't want to see Mexico humiliated — or go broke — and the unpredictable, impetuous Trump. Few expect Sheinbaum, a scientist of austere demeanor, to secure the kind of rapport with Trump enjoyed by her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a folksy, old-school populist who showered Trump with praise at every opportunity. "She is not going to go and campaign for Trump in the Rose Garden," said Dresser, recalling López Obrador's 2020 visit to the Trump White House. "He's not going to call her, 'Mi amiga Claudia,' or sit and drink tequilas with her." Trump views tariffs as a way to pressure countries to do what he wants. In issuing his threat against Mexico last month in a post on his social media platform, he wrote: "The Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!" It didn't take long before Sheinbaum started trotting out accomplishments in those areas. On Dec. 4 — nine days after the tariff threat — Sheinbaum announced the seizure of more than a ton of fentanyl in two raids in the state of Sinaloa, a notorious cartel bastion and manufacturing hub for the synthetic opioid. The haul could have produced 20 million doses of fentanyl and yielded more than $400 million for organized crime, she told reporters. The operation, she said, had been planned for some time, countering suggestions in the Mexican media that it had been stage-managed to win over the Trump team. Completely shutting down the fentanyl trade is probably not possible, according to experts. Smugglers ship precursor chemicals from China to Mexico, where the opioid is produced in clandestine labs, before being transported across the U.S. border. It's not clear whether Trump will be willing to compromise. "We don't really know what Trump wants other than these blanket statements to 'stop the drugs,’ ” Castañeda said. "Does he want to send in more DEA guys? More military? To go after kingpins again? Or go after shipments of the precursor chemicals coming in from China?" On migration, Sheinbaum has said that northbound migrant caravans were being "dealt with" — Mexican authorities have been breaking up the groups in southern Mexico. Mexico has been detaining more than 5,000 migrants a day, almost 50 percent more than during the final months of her predecessor's term. This year, Mexico has reported more than 1.2 million apprehensions of migrants — a record for Mexico that even tops the total arrests by the U.S. Border Patrol along the U.S.-Mexico border during the same period. Will that be enough to mollify Trump? No one knows. "Both governments are kind of condemned to deal with each other," Castañeda said. "There's not much choice. She can't make Trump go away and he can't make her go away. So they will eventually get along."Queen Mary of Denmark has announced the launch of a podcast focused on helping the most vulnerable in society. The royal, 52, revealed the news on Instagram saying her official charity, the Mary Foundation, would be venturing into the podcast world. Over three episodes, the Lonely Youth series will give a voice to those experiencing social isolation. READ MORE: Kate to join King, Queen, William for big event next week palace confirms In a personal message to announce the podcast Queen Mary said the episodes would give an "insight into the nuances of loneliness by mixing professionalism and personal stories from young people". It follows a landmark survey across Denmark in 2023 which found 73 per cent of 16-19-year-olds experience loneliness, regardless of whether they are alone or in the company of others. Additionally, 17 per cent of 16-24-year-olds feel very lonely. The proportion of Danes who experience loneliness has increased dramatically since the first national survey in 2013. "These are heavy numbers that we must do something about," Queen Mary said. READ MORE: The House of Grimaldi, Monaco's royal family, explained She added: "Podcasting is not something that we have much experience with yet at the Mary Foundation, but I hope that you will listen and welcome it". Queen Mary also revealed she was "proud" to be starting the podcast through the Mary Foundation, as she is an avid listener of them. Mary said she often listens to podcasts "when I have to go from one place to another". "Some days I'm in the mood for entertainment, and other days I use it to gain knowledge and new input," she said. READ MORE: Meet the Australian man rumoured to be dating Lady Louise Windsor The release date of the three-part podcast has not been revealed as yet and it's unclear whether Queen Mary herself will speak across the episodes. They will be shared via the Mary Foundation website and other podcast platforms. The Mary Foundation was created in 2007 using money gifted to the then-Crown Princess and Crown and Crown Prince Frederik for their 2004 wedding by the people of Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The foundation has three core focus areas: bullying and wellbeing, loneliness and domestic violence. While Queen Mary has been compared to Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex , following the announcement, this podcast will be remarkably different in terms of content. Meghan's Archetypes series, which premiered on Spotify in 2022, was hosted by the duchess and featured interviews with famous friends and focused on the different labels put on women. Queen Camilla has also ventured into the world of podcasting through her popular The Queen's Reading Room series, a spin-off from her online book club, which promotes the power and benefits of reading. Sarah, the Duchess of York , used her podcast Tea Talks with the Duchess & Sarah to reveal she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, in 2023, and urged listeners to keep on top of their own health checks. Mike Tindall, who is married to the King's niece Zara, co-hosts a popular rugby series The Good, The Bad and The Rugby and in 2023 he sat down with Princess Anne and the Prince and Princess of Wales for a special episode recorded at Windsor Castle . Elsewhere in Europe, Norway's Princess Märtha Louise has a podcast series with her now-husband Shaman Durek Verrett. The announcement of Mary's new podcast came just days after the Danish royal household shared new portraits of the Queen and King Frederik . The photographs show King Frederik and Queen Mary in smart-casual dress, in comparison to the gala portraits that were shared in April showing the royal couple in official regalia including the Crown Jewels. These new photos will be used by the Royal House of Denmark in connection with, among other things, official trips, visits and special events as well as by the patronages of the King and the Queen. They were taken by photographer Steen Evald in the Great Hall of Frederik VIII's Palace at Amalienborg, Queen Mary and King Frederik's official winter residence . Queen Mary is wearing the white Søren Le Schmidt dress she first wore on proclamation day , January 14, when Frederik became King of Denmark. But this time the scarf portion around the neckline, has been removed. Queen Mary is also wearing her small gold and diamond 'F' initial pendant by Halberstadt, for Frederik, and diamond Bruun Rasmussen earrings. For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here .
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Turkey's Halkbank loses latest bid to avoid US prosecution in sanctions caseForeign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith says she is "very concerned" about reports of the immigration challenges faced by Jamaicans in Mexico and some Central American countries and that her ministry is actively working to address them. At the same time, she is reminding Jamaicans to observe the immigration laws of the countries they visit, which in instances may change over time. She stressed that “While we stand ready to defend and protect the rights of our citizens overseas, we regret to remind that the Government of Jamaica cannot insist that any state allow non-nationals to enter that state." "No citizen has a right to enter another country other than their own. We can therefore only work to prevent the contravention of basic rights, particularly in terms of unlawful detention or mistreatment”, Johnson Smith added. She said the Government has been engaging with relevant authorities to resolve the issues reported via social media and is encouraging Jamaicans who believe their rights have been infringed, to make reports by email to consular@mfaft.gov.jm for investigation. “We are very concerned by the reports we are hearing of in social media. In 2023, the Ministry advised that a more restrictive approach was being taken by Mexico and other Central American authorities to reduce the misuse of their borders to enter the United States of America illegally. The Government therefore strongly urged and continues to encourage Jamaicans to refrain from this practice, which negatively impacts the travel experience for law-abiding Jamaicans at these ports of entry,” said Johnson Smith. She advised Jamaican travellers to ensure they meet all entry requirements before embarking on trips, to avoid complications such as detention or deportation and ensure safe and trouble-free journeys. Johnson Smith said as part of good travel planning, Jamaicans should also assess their destinations according to various indicators. Travellers are also encouraged to stay updated on immigration trends in the countries they wish to visit, so that they can make the best travel decisions. Jamaicans encountering difficulties while abroad are encouraged to contact the nearest Jamaican mission - Embassy, High Commission, Consulate-General or Consulate, for assistance. Contact details for these offices are available on the Ministry's website at www.mfaft.gov.jm . For immediate assistance during emergencies overseas, nationals may also reach the Ministry via WhatsApp messages at +1 876 391-8105. On Tuesday, Jamaican Tarrick Hamilton told The Gleaner he faced mistreatment and harsh conditions after being denied entry by immigration in Mexico. READ: 'Dem mek me feel like I am a criminal', says Jamaican man refused entry to Mexico Hamilton and another family member left Jamaica on November 29 for an eight-day stay at one of the RIU Resort hotel in Cancun, an all-inclusive vacation paid for by relatives in the United States. However, his vacation quickly turned into a nightmare. He recounted that shortly after landing in Mexico, his passport and mobile phone were confiscated by immigration authorities amid initial enquiries about his name and reason for entering that country. Hamilton is among scores of Jamaicans who have complained in a slew of videos posted on social media platforms recently claiming that they were mistreated by immigration authorities in Mexico before they were denied entry. Follow The Gleaner on X and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com .
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As Hollywood grapples with worries about the threat of artificial intelligence, the union that represents animators is facing dissent over its latest deal with major studios. Three Animation Guild negotiations committee members said they will vote "no" on a tentative contract the guild reached with their employers, saying the AI protections they wrangled don't go far enough. "I believe the A.I. and outsourcing protections in this contract are not strong enough — and in my opinion — could lead to the loss of a lot of jobs," wrote negotiations committee member Michael Rianda , who directed the animated film "The Mitchells vs. the Machines," on Instagram. "Real members lives could be hurt by not having these protections." The Animation Guild's executive board disputed any notion that the deal lacks support, saying in a statement that more than 90% of the negotiations committee table team backed the tentative agreement and recommend ratification. "Generative AI is a complex and deeply concerning issue for our industry, and we recognize the passion and apprehension it has sparked among our members," the executive board said. "It's also important to understand that union contracts alone cannot solve this challenge, as seen in the recent contracts of other entertainment unions with far larger memberships and leverage than our own." The animation guild reached an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents major studios, last month. Animation Guild members will have until the end of Dec. 22 to vote on the contract. The guild touted several gains in the three-year deal, including increases to health and pension funds and wage increases of 7% in the first year, 4% in the second and 3.5% in the third. The pact features AI protections that include notification and consultation provisions; protections for remote work; and the recognition of Juneteenth as a holiday. The guild represents more than 6,000 artists, technicians, writers and production workers in the animation industry. "After weeks of negotiations that covered months in the calendar, I am very proud of the agreement that we reached with the studios for our new contract," Steve Kaplan, business representative for the Animation Guild, said in a statement when the deal was struck. "Not only have we seen the inclusion of the advancements in the industry realized by the other Unions and Guilds, but we were able to address industry-specific issues in a meaningful way." Rianda said in his Instagram post that the guild did not secure staffing minimums "to protect crew sizes from AI job loss." If the tentative contract is not passed by guild members, the union will go back to the table with AMPTP. If those talks are unsuccessful, the union could call for a strike authorization vote. "Voting 'No' could give us the leverage we need to actually get substantial gains," wrote Kelly Lynne D'Angelo, a television and musical writer, who also was on the guild's negotiations committee, on Bluesky . "Does it mean we may lose other things negotiated? Yes. But do those things trump more needs in A.I., Outsourcing, and Staffing Minimums? That's YOUR call to make." Multiple union locals representing Hollywood's below-the-line workers have pushed for overall minimum staffing requirements but have gotten little traction. The Animation Guild's tentative contract does include a minimum staffing provision with guaranteed employment length for animation writers. The Writers Guild of America managed to secure minimum staffing protections in TV writers rooms last year after going on strike. Many Hollywood workers are concerned about potential job losses from artificial intelligence. Proponents of AI say that the technology could help bring costs down, give freedom to test bold ideas and speed up production. A study released earlier this year estimated 62,000 entertainment jobs could be lost to AI within the next three years, including roles in 3-D modeling and character and environment design. The study was commissioned by the Animation Guild, the Concept Art Assn., the Human Artistry Campaign and the National Cartoonists Society Foundation. Those concerns have boosted interest from workers in joining the guild, also known as IATSE Local 839. The Times reported that from December 2021 to December 2023, nearly 1,000 animation professionals from a dozen different studios were cleared to unionize under the Animation Guild, which was founded in 1952. Committee member Joey Clift , a writer on Netflix's "Spirit Rangers," said that AI protections were among the top priorities for members, but the tentative contract falls short. "We fought tooth and nail and received a few small AI protections in this contract, but these aren't the strong, common sense AI guardrails we need to keep animation workers protected," Clift wrote on Bluesky , adding that he plans to vote "no." ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.GARY LINEKER has landed his first job since announcing his Match of the Day exit. The legendary England striker, 63, revealed earlier this month he will leave the iconic BBC programme at the end of the season after 25 years as host. And just two weeks later his newest project has been unveiled as he prepares to get involved in Baller League UK. The football tournament was launched in Germany earlier this year and includes the likes of Mats Hummels and Lukasz Podolski. The league is made up of 12 teams consisting of six players on each side, with weekly matches taking place indoors across two 15-minute halves. Now the trailer announcing UK and US versions has been released on social media - with a plethora of star-studded names involved. READ MORE ON GARY LINEKER The ad, set in an airport, features a mix of YouTubers and ex-footballers. Lineker is joined by Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards for his segment of the video. Lineker and Shearer are left in hysterics as Richards swandives on to the floor and rips his trousers in an attempt to beat his MOTD pals to a header. The BBC presenter then says "Talk about bursting on the seam!" - a play-on words on Richards' famous "bursting on to the scene" quote. Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS Lineker has been named a team manager in the league - with a host of former players joining him to head up rival sides. Shearer and Richards have also been confirmed as head coaches, along with Chelsea legend and ex-England captain John Terry - who replicates his 2012 Champions League final antics by appearing in the video in full kit. Arsenal Invincibles trio Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires and Freddie Ljunberg will also be coaches, as will ex- Real Madrid superstar Luis Figo. Ronaldinho is also seen at the end of the clip as he smiles on a plane in a scene with IShowSpeed - who will be the Baller League USA president. It is unclear what Ronaldinho's involvement will be. KSI has been announced as the president of Baller League UK. It is set to get underway in March next year and finish in May - with coverage being hosted by Chunkz on Twitch. Rule changes will also take place during certain matches - including 3 vs 3 games, goals scored from the back two thirds of the pitch counting for double, and one-on-one match-ups starting behind the halfway line. Trials for players hoping to take part in the league will be staged in London and Manchester. They will include free agents, futsal players, academy youngsters, street ballers and retired pros. KSI said: "I have high hopes for what this league can bring to the sport. READ MORE SUN STORIES "We're bringing a different style to football, a different energy to the normal and showing a different level of entertainment to the sport. "Very exciting times ahead!" GARY LINEKER dropped the shock news that he is QUITTING Match of the Day. The popular presenter, 63, took over hosting duties on the flagship BBC programme from Des Lynam in 1999. But after more than 25 years in the studio hotseat, he has called time on his MOTD gig. But as part of a huge shake-up, the BBC is considering rotating the presenters on a weekly basis. So with Lineker vacating the chair, new names will step into his giant boots. But who could they be? MARK CHAPMAN Chapman, 51, is the obvious early favourite to follow on from Lineker as MOTD presenter. He already has the gig as MOTD2 host on a Sunday night plus landed the presenting job for the new BBC Champions League highlights show. ALEX SCOTT Scott gets the nod from the Beeb bosses when Lineker is away. The former right-back, 40, is used to presenting the Saturday night show as well as live match coverage - plus ticks the box as a former England international. GABBY LOGAN Like Scott, Logan, 51, is one of the understudies to step in when Lineker is not available. She has done most gigs since joining the BBC in 2007, including Olympics, Sports Personality of the Year and Final Score. MICAH RICHARDS Lineker's top pick to replace him is exuberant former Man City defender Richards. The departing host told his close pal, 36, on their Stick to Football podcast: "I'd love to see you take over Micah, I think you'd be brilliant in the chair." JASON MOHAMMAD Mohammad could earn the "promotion" from Final Score to Match of the Day. The 51-year-old Welshman - who took over from Logan in 2013 - is one of the BBC's top earners already and is more senior than fellow Final Score and BBC Sport broadcaster Kelly Somers, who could in theory become the main live host for the afternoon slot. JEFF STELLING He couldn't, could he? While Lineker has been the face of Saturday night TV for football fans for years, the face of the afternoons was Stelling in his role as Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday presenter. He would bring plenty of on-screen charisma, wit and legendary TV expertise - but at nearly 70 and currently with talkSPORT, the Hartlepool fan would not be a cheap or long-term appointment.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Aziaha James had 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Devyn Quigley scored a career-high 20 points and made four 3-pointers and NC State beat Coastal Carolina 89-68 on Thursday. NC State had its lead trimmed to 54-46 midway through the third quarter before James scored five straight points to begin a 13-2 run that ended in a 19-point lead. Quigley took over in the fourth, making three 3-pointers and scoring 15 points. Coastal Carolina missed 11 of 13 shots spanning the third-quarter break as NC State pulled away. Madison Hayes added 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting for NC State (3-2). James has scored 20-plus in three straight games. The Wolfpack shot 50% from the field, including 11 of 29 from 3-point range. Hayes made her third 3-pointer with 1:12 left in the first half to give NC State a 47-32 lead. Coastal Carolina's Savannah Brooks just beat the halftime buzzer with a basket to give her 17 points and pull within 47-36. Brooks scored 14 of Coastal Carolina’s opening 26 points and she finished the game with 25. Alancia Ramsey added 13 points for Coastal Carolina (4-1), which was picked to finish ninth in the Sun Belt Conference. The Wolfpack travel to the Bahamas to play in the Pink Flamingo Championship against Southern on Monday. Coastal Carolina battles Division II Coker on Wednesday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball
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IT’S finally time for the most important day in gaming’s calendar, The Game Awards, where announcements, reveals, trailers, and, of course, awards are shown. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, not only will the best games of 2024 receive their accolades, but we’ll gain insights into the biggest upcoming games. Expect there to be plenty of huge reveals of unannounced games, and more trailers for games we know about. Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are nominated for the most awards this year, but other games like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree have also received a number of nominations. If you want to keep up with all the trailers and awards as they are announced, we’ll have everything you need. Here are all the biggest announcements from The Game Awards 2024 as they happen. a minute ago By Georgina Young Neva wins Games for Impact Games for Impact celebrates games with a social message, and Neva from the team behind Gris scooped this one up. Here are all of the nominees: Closer the Distance Indika Neva Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Tales of Kenzera: Zau Copy link Copied 3 minutes ago By Georgina Young Faker, League of Legends and T1 clean up in the esports categories There weren't any surprises in the esports categories. Here are all of the nominees and winners. Counter Strike 2 DOTA 2 League of Legends Mobile Legends Bang Bang Valorant 33 Aleksib Chovy Faker Zywoo Zmjjkk Bilibili Gen.G Navi T1 Team Liquid Copy link Copied 10 minutes ago By Georgina Young Batman takes home Best VR game It's not a very popular category, but VR games are still pushing the boundaries of the platform. Batman: Arkham Shadow was undoubtedly the best VR game this year taking home the award. Here are all of the nominees: Arizona Sunshine Remake Asgard’s Wrath 2 Batman: Arkham Shadow Metal Hellsinger VR Metro Awakening VR Copy link Copied 12 minutes ago By Georgina Young Tekken 8 wins best fighting game While the crowd cheered loudly for Marvel vs Capcom, Tekken 8 took home the crown. Tekken director and producer Katsuhiro Harada was there to pick up the award. Here are all of the nominees: Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics MultiVersus Tekken 8 Copy link Copied 14 minutes ago By Georgina Young Ninja Gaiden returns Ninja Gaiden in a game from the team behind Streets of Rage 4. Ninja Gaiden Ragebound will launch in 2025. Ninja Gaiden is making a comeback Credit: Koei Tecmo Copy link Copied 18 minutes ago By Georgina Young It's time The Game Awards pre-show is about to begin with the pre-show. That means the first trailers, announcements, and awards are incoming. Copy link Copied 34 minutes ago By Georgina Young Who will win at The Game Awards 2024? We won’t know who the big winners are until the show starts, but we did give The Game Awards winner predictions based on our expert opinions. Naturally, the games with the most nominations are likely to pick up the most awards, and we expect all of The Game of the Year nominees to pick up at least one prize. Copy link Copied 49 minutes ago By Georgina Young What won’t we see at The Game Awards 2024? There are a number of studios and publishers that don’t usually feature trailers during The Game Awards. Don’t expect anything about GTA 6 . It’s expected to be the biggest game of 2025, and Rockstar doesn’t need the added publicity of The Game Awards to showcase it. Rockstar is more likely to give more information about GTA 6 in one of its own showcases. We also don’t expect to see anything from Nintendo’s first-party studios or an unveiling of the Switch 2 . Nintendo also presents new consoles and games as part of its own events, and historically has not appeared at The Game Awards. Copy link Copied 12th Dec 2024, 23:47 By Georgina Young Which games will be showcased at The Game Awards 2024? The Game Awards like to keep things a surprise, but some publishers have teased upcoming games. Gearbox has confirmed that it’ll be showing more of the much anticipated Borderlands 4, and Hangar 13 will show more from Mafia: The Old Country. One of the bigger trailers to appear is Civilization 7 from Firaxis, one of the most anticipated games of next year. Hazelight Studios, the team that made 2021 Game of the Year award winner It Takes Two, will show off their next title. Third-person shooter Mecha Break has teased a TGA 2024 announcement, as well as updates for ongoing games. Zenless Zone Zero, Stalcraft: X, Warframe: 1999, and Tekken 8 will all share updates with fans. Borderlands is making a comeback Credit: Gearbox Copy link Copied 12th Dec 2024, 23:35 By Georgina Young Grab free in-game items by watching on Steam The Game Awards is streaming live via Steam and there are some benefits if you watch it this way. By going through The Game Awards' Steam page , you can grab in-game items for games like No Man's Sky and Helldivers 2. All you need to do is watch while logged into your Steam account, and the in-game items will automatically unlock. Copy link Copied 12th Dec 2024, 23:30 By Georgina Young What are The Game Awards categories and nominees? There are 30 categories at The Game Awards, including Best Art Direction, Best Score, Best Narrative, and Most Anticipated Game. There are also categories for best game in each genre, as well as a number of esports awards. Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have been nominated for seven awards each, while Metaphor: ReFantazio is right behind it with six nominations. If you want to see the nominees for every category, you can check out our The Game Awards all nominees guide. Astro Bot puts the 'ah' in adorable Credit: Tean Asobi Copy link Copied 12th Dec 2024, 23:16 By Georgina Young Which games have been nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024? Six games have been nominated for Game of the Year, and all of them have received multiple nominations in other categories. The games cover a wide variety of genres, from 3D platformer Astro Bot to turn-based RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. Poker roguelike Balatro is the only indie game on the list, but Black Myth: Wukong is also the first triple-A game from Game Science. Shadow of the Erdtree is also the first DLC that has been nominated for Game of the Year. If you want to know more about each game, you can read our reviews by clicking on the links. Here’s the full list. Astro Bot Balatro Black Myth: Wukong Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Metaphor: ReFantazio Copy link Copied 12th Dec 2024, 23:01 By Georgina Young How to watch The Game Awards 2024? The Game Awards will be streamed live on YouTube on The Game Awards’ official YouTube channel. If you can’t catch the award show live, the same link will redirect to a VOD of the show after it has finished. Copy link Copied 12th Dec 2024, 22:47 By Georgina Young What time is The Game Awards 2024? The Game Awards has a strange streaming structure, where the stream starts an hour before the official award show. There is also a pre-show that takes place 30 minutes before the official show, which includes trailers and awards but does not take place on the main stage. Our times line up with when the pre-show starts, but if you’re just interested in the stage show you can start watching 30 minutes later. Here is when you can watch The Game Awards: Thursday, December 12, 2024 4:30pm PT (Western US) 7:30pm ET (Eastern US) Friday, December 13, 2024 12:30am GMT (UK time) 1:30am CET (Central Europe) 9:30am JST (Japan time) 11:30am AEDT (Eastern Australia) 1:30pm NZDT (New Zealand time) Copy link CopiedNone
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