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Republicans are bracing for a brutal election night, convinced they're set to face previously unthinkable losses in deep-red Trump territory as key battleground races hang on a knife's edge. House Republicans are privately discussing not just if they'll lose their majority, but by how many seats.

Mohammed Aigoin summarized the coverage and preview of Grand Theft Auto VI published by EDGE/GamesRadar. According to his report, the game would have ten times more visitable interiors than the previous installments. Aaron Garbut, the development lead and co-director of Rockstar North, reportedly explained that the locations were abundantly detailed and that he was still discovering new places after years of working on the game. Aigoin also indicated that the day-night cycles have been extended, with longer sunsets and nights. Carrying a rifle in hand or slung would change the reactions of non-playable characters: some would walk away, while others would confront the player. A criminal profile, ranging from "Professional" to "Irrecoverable," would influence the story of Jason and Lucia, according to Rockstar Games. According to Aigoin, Rob Nelson presented the couple's motivations as more complex than those of characters from previous GTAs. Jason and Lucia would first want to stay together and give their relationship a new chance, but the player could contribute to either preserving or ruining it. Aigoin added that buses would allow players to move around the game world and that Rockstar wanted to let players choose their playstyle. He mentioned the possibility of having an immersive experience by buying cigarettes and beer, taking the train, or going to a nightclub. He also reported that the San Diego studio had worked on immersive and interactive events, with each team developing its own vision. According to his summary, each vehicle would have a fuel gauge and an engine condition indicator. Cars could cover long distances, but refueling would be necessary when the fuel ran low. Finally, Aigoin reported that Aaron Garbut expressed particular satisfaction with the work done on GTA VI, stating that the team had made no compromises on scope, details, interactivity, storyline, or open world. Rob Nelson reportedly stated that the game was ready to pass from the hands of its creators to those of the public. Aigoin concluded that its release was imminent. #GTA6 #RockstarGames #JeuxVidéo (translated)

GTA 6 Hub indicated that Edge's report on GTA VI was online. According to the account, it mentioned a map about twice the size of that of GTA V, fuel management, usable buses and trains, as well as a new police pursuit system. GTA 6 Hub added that it was preparing a summary of the new information. https://t.co/CxL0WNBPW1 #GTA6 #RockstarGames #JeuxVidéo (translated)

The Hungry Mouth at the Edge of Space and the Goddess Knitting at Home By Renan Bernardo Won the Word Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction! If you want to read the story, it's free online on reactormag.com, the Website of Tor.com https://reactormag.com/the-hungry-mouth-renan-bernardo/ Otherland -- congratulations and thanks for the free text!

The post’s author argued that the events did not begin on October 7, claiming that a policy they called a “managed genocide” had been in place for years and kept 1.5 million Palestinians “on the edge of life.” They directed readers to a recent report by Eyal Weizman and referred to a military document called “Red Lines.” #Palestine #Genocide #HumanRights #IL #PS

The author disputed that events began on October 7, claiming that what they called a “managed genocide” had been in force for years beforehand and kept 1.5 million Palestinians “on the edge of life.” They pointed readers to Eyal Weizman’s latest report and began referring to a military document called “Red Lines,” but the post ended before completing the description. #Palestine #HumanRights #Genocide #IL #PS

In yesterday’s deserved euphoria over Vucic’s defeat and Lula’s knife-edge re-election, no one noticed that Bulgaria held presidential elections. The pro-Russian incumbent underperformed and the pro-EU challenger beat the polls but turnout was a paltry 20%. Impossible to guess how the runoff will go

Healey to ensure state pension (SP) is not taxed for poorest pensioners, SP set to exceed personal allowance (PA). A person relying solely on SP will pay no income tax. Another with lower SP & other source for the same total income could pay tax. Unfair. Cliffe-edge issues. Increase PA for all.

PlayStation News reported that the 2.5 update for Cyberpunk 2077 would be released on October 22 and would be free. According to the publication, it would include support for mods on consoles, an adjustment to the field of view on those versions, and two new side missions. It would also incorporate the Double Trouble perk, allowing the use of two pistols or revolvers at once, new radio stations with music from the two seasons of Edgerunners, and vendors called Glamdocs, featuring new characters and dialogues, to change the appearance of cyberware for arms and hands. The publication added that there would be five new outfits, additional hairstyles for the male and female versions of V, improvements for Photo Mode, and separate folders for save files for each game. PlayStation News also noted that issues with HDR settings on PS5 would be fixed, along with other bugs, and described the update as one of the largest in the game's history. #Cyberpunk2077 #Actualización #Videojuegos (translated)

HIB HOB XD rated that the second season of "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" told a separate story and did not try to imitate the first. He wrote that it intrigued him more, tackled more interesting themes, and allowed for a deeper dive into the Cyberpunk universe, while also focusing on the people and the changes they undergo. The author admitted that after finding the construct, he felt a drop in quality. In his opinion, a larger number of episodes could have better presented the characters' pasts and more fully closed their stories, but the ending compensated for these shortcomings. He also positively assessed the visual aspect and noted that the season contained fewer night scenes than the first, which he believed highlighted its different character. He considered the lack of epic moments fitting for the whole, comparing it to a documentary, referring to Roman's camera. He concluded that it was a very good season, showcasing the possibilities of the Cyberpunk world. #Cyberpunk #Edgerunners #anime (translated)

LIFE IN THE REICH by historian Mike Walsh: The standard of living in Hitler’s Third Reich surpassed that of the developed world. Workers enjoyed a lifestyle comparable to movie stars. Germany led the world in fashion, medicine, cinema, lifestyle, manufacturing, transport infrastructure, public facilities, cutting-edge science, healthcare and education. https://barnesreview.org/product/life-in-the-reich-hitlers-germany-1933-1945/

PlayStation News reported that CD PROJEKT RED had announced the 2.5 update for Cyberpunk 2077, which, according to the publication, would include content inspired by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and would be available on October 22. https://t.co/Kz4FQVvJbA #Cyberpunk2077 #CDPR #Videojuegos (translated)