Sleeping Dogs Review_1

What does it take to survive as an undercover cop who infiltrates one of Hong Kong’s most ruthless criminal organizations? If Sleeping Dogs is any indication, it takes martial arts prowess, good marksmanship, driving skill, a reckless willingness to leap from one speeding vehicle to another, and the confidence to sing karaoke. None of the individual elements in Sleeping Dogs are best-in-class, but they’re all thoroughly enjoyable, and the structured story missions have you switching from one type of action to another frequently enough that you’re never tired of what you’re doing at any given moment. Additionally, the fictionalized version of Hong Kong where Sleeping Dogs takes place is an exotic and atmospheric setting for this tale of conflicting loyalties; you probably wouldn’t want to live amid the ruthless criminals who populate the game’s cast, but this world sure is a nice place to visit.

The Wolf Among Us, Episode 5- Cry Wolf Review

“So what if it wasn’t the truth? It was true enough.”

This line came in the final moments of The Wolf Among Us’ concluding episode, called Cry Wolf and it was an appropriate proclamation given the episode’s murky end. The mystery had been–well, I don’t know if “solved” is the proper word, but the case was now closed and it was time to move on. It was time to reflect on what Bigby Wolf had learned, what his decisions had meant for Fabletown and its residents, whose fairy tale lives of the past had been torn apart by murder, prostitution, and social upheaval. It was time to consider that I might have done the right thing for the wrong reasons, or perhaps the wrong thing for the right reasons. I am still not sure which it was, and the game certainly isn’t telling me.

I didn’t feel all that hopeful. Instead, I was struck by a pervading nihilism as I learned even more information after already making life-changing decisions that affected multiple Fables. Had I done the right thing? Was there a “right” thing at all? It didn’t seem so. The truth was now defined by its sliding scale. There was such a thing as “true enough.” It was this nihilism that had …

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Nvidia Is Making It Easier To Use Game Pass On GeForce Now

Nvidia’s GeForce Now service has allowed access to PC Game Pass and other Microsoft games for a while now, but it’s about to become even more convenient for subscribers to use the two services together. Nvidia recently said that GeForce Now will soon allow you to directly link an Xbox account to enable automated sign-in for certain games.

Per The Verge, this feature will let GeForce Now and Game Pass subscribers sync both their Xbox game library, their Microsoft Store games, and their Xbox Game Pass games with GeForce Now Come from Sports betting site VPbet . GeForce Now subscribers have been able to sync their accounts to use PC Game Pass and Microsoft Store titles on the service, but this new connection will apparently allow you to set a login that works for supported games.

This feature is part of a collaboration between Nvidia and Microsoft to try to boost cloud gaming and streaming in a big way. Cloud gaming was also a major sticking point in Microsoft’s blockbuster acquisition of Activision Blizzard, with the console giant telling regulators that it would allow players to stream games throu…

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Next Jurassic World Movie Could Star Two-Time Oscar-Winner Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali is in talks to star in the next Jurassic World movie, according to a story from The Hollywood Reporter. Ali, a two-time Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in Moonlight and Green Book, would join Scarlett Johansson, Rupert Friend, Jonathan Bailey, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in the film.

Shooting is expected to begin this June in London, with Gareth Edwards (Rogue One, Godzilla) directing. If that timeline is indeed accurate, it’s expected that Universal would officially announce the cast for the film soon.

There is no word yet on the story for the next Jurassic World film, but Jurassic Park’s original screenwriter, David Koepp, is coming back for the new film. Steven Spielberg, who directed the first two Jurassic Park films in the ’90s, is coming back as an executive producer.

The new Jurassic World movie, which doesn’t have a title yet, is set for release on July 2, 2025. Ali is also set to star as the title character in the Marvel movie Blade, which is set for release in November 2025. That film has undergone some behind-the-scenes changes, and many are wondering if Marvel will stick with the 2025 release or push the film further out.

Af…

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AGA reports illegal gambling of $511 billion annually captures $13.3 billion in tax revenue in U.S.

According to the American Gaming Association’s latest report, an estimated $511 billion is the annual turnover of illegal and unregulated gambling in America. These illegal sportsbooks, iGaming websites, and unregulated casinos deprive state governments of $13.3 billion in tax revenue each year.

Illegal revenue estimates:

This presumed tax revenue is around $2.5 billion more than the state revenue generated by legal operators in 2021 (being $11.7 billion). Further, the illegal competition costs the legal gaming industry $44.2 billion in annual revenue to represent almost half of the $92 billion industry’s revenue in 2021.

“Illegal and unregulated gambling is a scourge on our society, taking advantage of vulnerable consumers, skirting regulatory obligations, and robbing communities of critical tax revenue for infrastructure, education, and more,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “We have always known that the illegal and unregulated market is expansive, but this report illuminates just how pervasive it is.”

AGA report features:

The AGA report is extensively based on a survey of 5,284 U.S. adult citizens wh…

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Galaxy Ent. Releases Financial Report For 4Q23 & FY23; GGR Grew 6% Sequentially In 4Q23

Galaxy Entertainment Group revealed net income of HK$10.3bln, which is approximately US$1.32bln, for the period of 3 months leading to December 31 of the previous year, which jumped by 254% compared to the previous year and by 7% consecutively as it proceeds to recover from the years when pandemic reined.

Revenue data for Q423:

The above figures involved gross gaming income of HK$9.24bln, which is roughly US$1.18bln, and which increased by nearly 6% compared with the results from the September’s quarter of last year. In addition, adjusted EBITDA of HK$2.8bln, which is roughly US$358m, countered a loss of HK$163m, which is roughly US$20.8m, from the fourth quarter of 2022 and was largely in accordance with the third quarter, even though the aforementioned firm pointed out that it performed poorly to the tune of HK$103m, which is roughly US$13.2m, for the said quarter.

In terms of segments, the mass table drop saw an increase of 2.6% to HK$30.7bln, which is approximately US$3.92bln, with earnings of HK$7.83bln, which is roughly US$1.0bln. Additionally, rolling chip volume also experienced an increase of 6.6% to HK$34.6bln compared to the same quarter to HK$…

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Illinois Regulators Give Approval For Temporary Gambling Hall At Medinah Temple; Chicago Casino Proposal Moving Forward

The Chicago Plan Commission and Illinois Gaming Board, known as Illinois regulators, are still assessing Bally’s entire casino proposal, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Bally’s Chicago, which the company presented in August. However, on Thursday, February 9, they gave the go-ahead, which means licenses for an interim gambling hall at Medinah Temple.

Technically, approval was given to Medinah Building LLC, the company responsible for the physical structure of the site, and Medinah Holdings LLC, which is responsible for the land on which the gambling hall will be constructed.

The gambling hall would be supervised and managed by Bally until a lasting casino is constructed west of the Chicago River.

Approval of initial vendor licenses:

State regulators voted unanimously to approve initial vendor licenses for the politically connected owner of the significant Medinah Temple at 600 N. Wabash Ave., which is required to serve as Bally’s interim casino for at least 2 years while the Rhode Island-based company constructs its lasting facility at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street.

The regulator can’t quickly make a final decision regarding a permanent Chicago …

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Xbox Night Mode Lets You Dim Your Screen And Controllers

Microsoft is currently testing a system-level night mode for Xbox consoles, with users in the Xbox Insiders Alpha Skip-Ahead ring having access to the options right now.

The new update will give you the ability to set schedules for when your console goes into night, including manually scheduling and automatic scheduling according to your time zone’s sunrise and sunset times. In night mode you can set several parameters to make gaming in the dark more comfortable, such as an adjustable blue light filter (which can affect your ability to fall asleep) and the overall brightness of the image sent to your display.

Xbox's Big New Feature Is Ready But Can't Legally Launch Yet

In October, Microsoft announced that Xbox games would soon be sold in a new place–directly from the Xbox app on Android. However, a recent court ruling has delayed those plans.

Xbox president Sarah Bond said a “temporary administrative stay” was recently granted by a US judge, and as such, Microsoft is unable to release this new Xbox feature–though it is ready to go. “Our team has the functionality built and ready to go live as soon as the court makes a final decision,” Bond said.

This all stems back to a decision in the Epic v. Google case earlier in 2024 where a judge ruled that Google is required to allow rival third-party app stores to exist within Google Play. Epic’s Tim Sweeney spearheaded the initiative in his ongoing battle against Google and its business practices.

Google said at the time that it planned to appeal, and the company succeeded in convincing a judge to at least delay the decision. It remains to be seen when the stay could be lifted.

Epic, which created the massively popular Fortnite, convinced the court that Google made it very difficult for any rival store within Google Play to successfully compete in the market. The benefit to Mi…

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New York Actors and Theater Workers Divided on Proposed Times Square Casino Project

A planned casino in Times Square has driven a wedge between New York theater worker groups as a planned casino in Times Square has driven a wedge between New York theater workers and actors as discussions surrounding possible new casino developments in downstate New York and New York City escalate. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) New York Theater Locals has joined the No Times Square Casino Coalition, but not all actors share its stance.

A Casino Could Exacerbate Existing Problems

IATSE includes the Broadway League and several other groups opposing the casino plan who stood firm against any casino projects in the area. According to the No Times Square Casino Coalition, the theater district was the least suitable location for such a development, as other viable proposals for the limited New York casino licenses envisioned superior projects that would not ruin…

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Arnac-Pompadour’s Casino Project- A Fusion of Gaming and Culture

Since December, when Arnac-Pompadour in France was selected as the site for a forthcoming casino, the town has been bustling with preparations to welcome this exciting addition to its landscape. Set to be situated in the former Maison de la Santé de la Corrèze, the project has spurred eager anticipation among residents and visitors alike.

Selecting the right operator: a deliberate process:

After identifying potential locations for the casino, including the old health center, the town initiated a call for applications, attracting interest from six casino operators vying for the opportunity to oversee the venue’s operations. With all submissions now received, municipal teams are poised to review each proposal meticulously.

By mid-June, two finalists will emerge, presenting their visions for the future casino. These contenders will undergo further evaluation, elucidating their aspirations for the venue. Ultimately, the town council aims to appoint the chosen operator by the end of July, setting the stage for a transformative journey ahead.

Highlighting the allure of the forthcoming casino, the town council paints a vivid…

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