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BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr. had 21 points in CSU Northridge's 72-69 overtime win against Montana State on Saturday night. Patrick McMahon split a pair of free throws to pull Montana State to 70-69 with 18 seconds left in overtime. Jordan Brinson made two free throws on the ensuing possession for the Matadors before Brian Goracke missed a 3-point attempt for the Bobcats to end it. McMahon also split a pair of free throws with two seconds left in regulation to tie it 64-all. Scotty Washington missed a 3 for the Matadors to force overtime. Adams also grabbed seven rebounds for the Matadors (6-2). Keonte Jones added 11 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks. Washington finished with nine points. Agbonkpolo led the Bobcats (3-5) with 21 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Tyler Patterson added 12 points for Montana State. Brandon Walker also had 11 points and five assists. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Live-service gaming is in a difficult, transitional moment. Even as the sector consumes more and more millions of player hours, successful new launches are few and far between, and the frequency of shutdowns has increased . Franchises like Destiny and Overwatch have pivoted to free-to-play models in an attempt to keep their player numbers buoyant, and premium live-service games — that is, games with a full purchase price, as well as some intention to monetize players over the long term — are a dying breed. 2024 saw two dramatic, high-profile failures in premium live service. Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League flopped to a $200 million loss for WB Games, while Sony’s even more expensive Concord so failed to strike a chord with players that it was unceremoniously turned off after just a few weeks. (Sony did have a live-service hit in the form of Helldivers 2 , but judging from the publisher’s marketing efforts on the two games, Helldivers was seemingly not one that Sony higher-ups expected — or maybe even wanted — to take off.) Yet Blizzard’s 2023 release Diablo 4 is a certified hit, with big sales, a strong expansion in 2024, and apparently an avid audience. How did it buck the trend? For Rod Fergusson — the famed Gears of War producer turned general manager of the Diablo franchise — it’s because Blizzard didn’t set out to make a live-service game. The studio simply set out to make a Diablo game, but Diablo’s breed of action role-playing game essentially demands that it be a live-service game. An ARPG is inherently a live service. The question is what you do about it “I go back to the genre,” Fergusson told Polygon in an interview conducted in November. “Early on, there were these conversations. [...] Is Diablo 4 a live-service game, or should we roll credits and call it? And I was like, look, when you look at Diablo 3 and the millions of people that showed up every season, whether you want it or not, an ARPG is inherently a live service. The question is what you do about it.” For Fergusson, live service is an opportunity to constantly refine and rebuild a game, but only if the audience demand to keep playing emerges naturally from the game design. “To me, when you’re a Diablo-like, [...] people are going to look to play through the campaign, but then they’re going to look to play what I call the hundred- or the thousand-hour game. They want to be able to continue this progression, they want to have the power fantasy, they want to go back to it over and over again.” This is what creates the space for the developers to keep feeding new ideas in the game to keep it fresh. “That was one of the things that was great,” Fergusson said. “It wasn’t this sort of fait accompli where we’re like, ‘It’s in the box and we’re done.’ We’re going to have the ability to improve Helltide. We’re going to have the ability to add the Pit, we’re going to have the ability to try the Gauntlet.” There’s a simple lesson here for game publishers: Don’t force it. When Suicide Squad was previewed, players commented immediately that the game seemed an odd fit for a live-service framework; it didn’t flow naturally from the game’s storyline or genre. Concord belonged to a suitable genre — it was a hero shooter — but it appeared to have been made to satisfy a publisher’s demand for a live-service game, rather than players’ demand for an alternative to Overwatch. The game concept hadn’t come first. Conversely, Diablo 4 worked because people wanted a new Diablo game, and they wanted to play it for hundreds of hours. It’s like a reversal of the classic line from Field of Dreams : not “If you build it, they will come,” but “They will come... so you’d better build it.” Diablo Gaming PC PlayStation Xbox Diablo 4
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After a hot start to the season, the Golden State Warriors had dreams of competing for a championship in the West. But now, after dropping five straight games, the situation has changed and Draymond Green says the Warriors must adapt. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.The Nvidia ( NVDA -3.22% ) CEO said the words every stock investor loves to hear. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Nov. 21, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 23, 2024.
Sofia Richie Grainge has fully tapped into her motherhood era. The new mother who gave birth to her daughter, Eloise, this year, joined forces with to create an affordable and chic baby/kidswear collection that's so fabulous, I'm gonna need everything in an adult size—TYVM. Because she's the queen of quiet luxury, of course, we can expect her to deliver elegance and timelessness. And she didn't disappoint! Every single piece in the capsule emulates that elevated, minimalistic look (made with durable, high-quality materials) but in tiny human clothes and with, most importantly, budget-friendly price tags. Each piece is under $40. And you’ll find the most adorable sweaters, jackets, tops, pants, two-piece sets, and footed bodysuits ever—all of which have a refined, classic, and preppy-forward look to them. And sure, even though she's known for her designer style, after having Eloise, Sofia wanted to create kids' clothing that’s stylish and versatile without being expensive. “The most important thing when it came to dressing my child was fabric quality, price point, and practicality. Practicality, comfort, and of course chic little silhouettes were at the forefront of my mind while designing and curating this collection," she exclusively told . But the outfit combo that she's loving the most right now for her little one? The sweatsuits—which, like, same. "It's so easy for every day and precious. I also have her in our basic short-sleeve and long-sleeve onesies all the time!” she told us. Watch out, your mini-human is about to win the award for Best Dressed in your life!! For the baby and toddler boys, dress shirts, jeans, and chino pants. He'll be the most handsome lil man in town! The unisex section is stocked with cozy knits, soft sweaters, sweet jackets, and an array of sets that come in a variety of neutral colorways. Think: creams, tans, and greens. And if you're a mom or you know a mom who loves to have a matchy moment with their baby love, no problem! The capsule has coordinating pajamas that complement the child's set/onesie. Ahem, just saying, it's perfect for holiday card photos! Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at , where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for , , and . Follow her on to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is .
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Ekeler was concussed in the final minute of the Washington Commanders’ loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. Coach Dan Quinn said he and general manager Adam Peters got to visit with Ekeler before he went to the hospital. A team spokesperson said the decision to transport Ekeler was made out of an abundance of caution. Ekeler, 29, was injured when he was tackled by Damone Clark and Nick Vigil on a kickoff return with 9 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Ekeler remained down on the field for some time being attended to by medical personnel, and players from each team knelt around him with their helmets off. Lineman Andrew Wylie was also concussed and fellow running back Brian Robinson Jr. sprained an ankle in Washington’s third consecutive defeat. Ekeler is in his first season with the Commanders after spending his first nine years in the NFL with the Los Angeles Chargers. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Brock Purdy participated in the start of Thursday's practice with the 49ers but the San Francisco starting quarterback was not on the field for the majority of the workout, casting doubt over his availability to play Sunday at Green Bay. Purdy is dealing with a right shoulder injury and the 49ers are also potentially without left tackle Trent Williams and Nick Bosa due to injuries. Bosa was listed as out of Thursday's practice with an oblique injury. Williams also didn't suit up Thursday. He played through an ankle injury last week after being listed as questionable. Purdy's typical Thursday post-practice media session was scrapped until Friday as the 49ers did not make any quarterback available. Kyle Allen would step in for Purdy as the starter if he can't play against the Packers. Run game coordinator Chris Foerster said the 49ers aren't where they want to be at 5-5 because they haven't won close games, not because of injuries. "Seven games left is like an eternity," Foerster said. "So much can happen. Do the math. What was our record last year? It was 12-5. I was on a 13-win team that was nowhere near as good as the team last year." With or without Purdy, Foerster said the challenge for the 49ers is not to give up the ball to a defense that has 19 takeaways. The 49ers have 13 giveaways this season. --Field Level MediaBurt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona lost at home for the first time this season when the Liga leader was stunned by Las Palmas 2-1 on Saturday. Sandro Ramirez and Fábio Silva scored for the Canary Islands club on either side of Raphinha’s equalizer to give Las Palmas its first win at Barcelona in more than 50 years. Barcelona played superbly in the first three months under new coach Hansi Flick and was flying high after convincing victories over Real Madrid in the domestic competition and Bayern Munich in the Champions League. It had won all eight of its home games. But it has gone three rounds of La Liga without a win. Before Las Palmas, it fell at Real Sociedad 1-0 and drew at Celta Vigo 2-2 after squandering a two-goal lead in the final minutes. The dropped points mean Madrid, despite its own troubles , especially in the Champions League, can move ahead of Barcelona in La Liga. It trails Barcelona by four points with two games in hand. “I don’t care about scoring, I care about winning,” Raphinha said after his standout performance was unable to end Barcelona's slump. “We have to take a hard look at what we are doing wrong. We have slipped in our form and are letting games get away form us. We have our next game on Tuesday (at Mallorca), and we need to turn this around so we can win the league.” Atletico Madrid was only two points behind Barcelona in second place — and with the same number of games played — after Antoine Griezmann scored a gem of a goal in a 5-0 demolition of last-placed Valladolid. History for Las Palmas Las Palmas savored its first victory at Barcelona since the 1971-72 season and just its third victory at the Catalan club overall. The other visits by the modest side that wears all yellow uniforms to Barcelona have ended in 34 defeats and three draws. “We are thrilled because we have made history,” Sandro said. “When you start the season you think that these games are usually going to end in wins for the bigger side, but if there is one thing we believe in is our capacity to work hard all week to get results like this.” Barcelona's Lamine Yamal returned from a right ankle injury that sidelined him for three weeks. Yamal appeared as a halftime substitute and Jasper Cillessen saved his best shot. The Las Palmas goalkeeper also palmed a Raphinha free kick over his bar in the final minutes. Sandro, a former Barcelona youth player, capped a fine five-pass buildup by Las Palmas from its own box as it masterfully undid Barcelona’s high pressure in the 49th minute. Raphinha had already hit the crossbar in the first half before he equalized in the 61st. The Brazil forward took a short pass from Pedri just outside the area, skirted across the edge and drilled a shot between two defenders. But Barcelona was caught pushing forward for a second goal when Silva controlled a ball from Javi Muñoz and sent in a shot bouncing past Iñaki Peña in the 67th. The unexpected loss dampened Barcelona’s celebration of its 125th anniversary, which included the debut of its new mascot “Cat,” a large, yellow feline wearing its team kit. Balde carried off Barcelona lost left back Alejandro Balde early in the game when he couldn’t continue after he crashed into Sandro at full speed. Balde appeared to hurt his upper chest or neck area when he ran into Sandro’s shoulder. He was carried off on a stretcher and replaced by Gerard Martín. Griezmann applauded Griezmann scored one of the goals of the season when the forward exchanged a quick one-two with Julián Alvarez and used a sleek touch of the inside of his boot to roll the ball with him as he spun before dinking it over the Valladolid goalkeeper. That was the visitor's fourth goal. Shortly after, Valladolid fans stood up and applauded when Griezmann was substituted. “That is what every players wants, to make people enjoy what we do. So I appreciate their warmth,” Griezmann said. Atletico also got goals from Alvarez, Clement Lenglet, Rodrigo de Paul, and Alexander Sorloth. Espanyol ends losing streak Espanyol beat Celta 3-1 to end a streak of four losses in the league and relieve pressure on coach Manolo González. Alaves also drew with Leganes 1-1 at home. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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Stock Ideas Buy LTIMindtree at Rs 6,120 Buy Mastek at Rs 3,230 Buy Tata Motors above Rs 800 Buy Siemens above Rs 6,850 Buy Jubilant Food above Rs 645WASHINGTON (AP) — The House shut down Democrats' efforts Thursday to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz , pushing the fate of any resolution to the yearslong investigation of sexual misconduct allegations into further uncertainty. The nearly party-line votes came after Democrats had been pressing for the findings to be published even though the Florida Republican left Congress and withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general. Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., was the sole Republican to support the effort. Most Republicans have argued that any congressional probe into Gaetz ended when he resigned from the House. Speaker Mike Johnson also requested that the committee not publish its report, saying it would be a terrible precedent to set. While ethics reports have previously been released after a member’s resignation, it is extremely rare. Shortly before the votes took place, Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., who introduced one of the bills to force the release, said that if Republicans reject the release, they will have “succeeded in sweeping credible allegations of sexual misconduct under the rug.” Gaetz has repeatedly denied the claims. Earlier Thursday, the Ethics panel met to discuss the Gaetz report but made no decision, saying in a short statement that the matter is still being discussed. It's unclear now whether the document will ever see the light of day as lawmakers only have a few weeks left before a new session of Congress begins. It's the culmination of weeks of pressure on the Ethics committee's five Republicans and five Democrats who mostly work in secret as they investigate allegations of misconduct against lawmakers. The status of the Gaetz investigation became an open question last month when he abruptly resigned from Congress after Trump's announcement that he wanted his ally in the Cabinet. It is standard practice for the committee to end investigations when members of Congress depart, but the circumstances surrounding Gaetz were unusual, given his potential role in the new administration. Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., the committee chairman, said Wednesday that there is no longer the same urgency to release the report given that Gaetz has left Congress and stepped aside as Trump's choice to head the Justice Department. “I’ve been steadfast about that. He’s no longer a member. He is no longer going to be confirmed by the Senate because he withdrew his nomination to be the attorney general,” Guest said. The Gaetz report has also caused tensions between lawmakers on the bipartisan committee. Pennsylvania Rep. Susan Wild, the top Democrat on the panel, publicly admonished Guest last month for mischaracterizing a previous meeting to the press. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and said last year that the Justice Department’s separate investigation against him into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls ended without federal charges. His onetime political ally Joel Greenberg , a fellow Republican who served as the tax collector in Florida’s Seminole County, admitted as part of a plea deal with prosecutors in 2021 that he paid women and an underage girl to have sex with him and other men. The men were not identified in court documents when he pleaded guilty. Greenberg was sentenced in late 2022 to 11 years in prison.