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Jan 19 2025SPORTS

Catch the Commanders vs. Lions Playoff Showdown for Free!

Get ready, sports fans! The Detroit Lions are making their first-ever playoff appearance as a No. 1 seed, and they're facing off against the Washington Commanders in an exciting matchup. This game is a big deal since both teams haven't been in the playoffs together since 1999. The Lions have a top-n

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Jan 19 2025SPORTS

How Commanders & Texans Can Surprise in NFL Playoffs Odd-on Matches

Football fans and bettors are looking at some interesting mismatches in the NFL Divisional Round. The Washington Commanders are likely to be underdogs (+9. 5) against the Detroit Lions. Despite the tough challenge, betting on the Commanders might be smart. Jayden Daniels, the Commanders' quarterback

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

The Hoop Dream: A New Global Basketball League in the Making

Maverick Carter, the business partner of NBA superstar LeBron James, is now playing a key role in a big initiative. A group of investors is trying to raise a staggering $5 billion to start a new international basketball league. This league aims to be a rival to the NBA by having six men's teams and

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Makers of Poppy Playtime Sue Google Over Fake Games

Mob Entertainment, the company behind the popular horror game Poppy Playtime, is taking Google to court. They claim Google isn't doing enough to stop fake versions of their game from appearing on the Google Play store. These fake games trick players into paying large amounts of money for something t

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Skier-Turned-CEO Jeremy Bloom Revamps X Games

The X Games, a prime event in action sports, is gearing up for a big change. The event, which started in the 1990s, has been held in Aspen since 2002. Now, with a new owner, MSP Sports Capital, the X Games are ready to evolve. Jeremy Bloom, a Colorado native and a successful athlete in both freestyl

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Game Devs Let Speedrunners Use Glitch in Alan Wake 2 Expansion

Imagine running a video game so fast that you discover a shortcut the developers never knew existed. This is exactly what happened with Alan Wake 2's expansion, The Lake House. During an event called Awesome Games Done Quick in January 2025, a speedrunner named suavepeanut showed the world how to sk

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Photo Decking: Cyberpunk 2077's New Twist Adds Personal Touch

Imagine you move to a new place. How do you make it feel more like home? You put up pictures of your loved ones. That's what makes the new SmartFrames in Cyberpunk 2077 so cool. These digital frames allow you to display your favorite screenshots from the game all around V's apartments. It's not just

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Breath and Music: Speedrunner’s Unique Take on Elden Ring

In a world where speedrunning is a spectator sport, the 2025 edition of Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) didn’t disappoint. Over seven days, the event raised millions for the Prevent Cancer Foundation and showcased some unique performances. Speedrunners didn’t just race for the fastest times; they al

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

How James Cameron's Aliens Pulled Off an Iconic Scene Without CGI

In a recent YouTube video, Corridor Crew revealed the clever tricks behind one of the most memorable scenes in James Cameron's Aliens. The movie, a follow-up to Ridley Scott's Alien, features Sigourney Weaver as Lt. Ellen Ripley, who battles Xenomorphs with a team of marines on the planet LV-426. Th

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Jan 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo's New Switch: What's the Buzz?

People are talking about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. A leaker named Nate the Hate said Nintendo plans to reveal the new console this week, on January 16. This won't show the games at first, but just the hardware. Expect a trailer for the games later in February or early March. Other news sites b

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