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A career-crowning achievement as monumental as Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t come out of nowhere. From Divinity to Dungeons & Dragons, Larian Studios has long been one of the loudest advocates for rich storytelling and true, meaningful freedom in Western RPGs. Larian Studios’ story is a rags-to-riches tale about a group of passionate developers whose deep and diverse portfolio of games piled up for nearly three decades before Baldur’s Gate 3 ever saw the light of day. Amid canceled projects, Larian narrowly skirted total bankruptcy. In order to survive, there are several points in its history when the independent studio experimented.…
Staggered start times for offices and schools, incentives for school bus use, a push for carpooling, a working-from-home option, and further improvement of the public transport system are some ideas motorists and road safety experts suggested to ease Salik expenses and road congestion. The new Salik gates announced recently by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and toll operator Salik Company PJSC have remained a hot topic among residents as they brace for additional expenses by November when the two extra toll gates become operational. Motorists also shared opinions on the announcement by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of…
Many electric vehicle users in the UAE are sharing their challenges, particularly concerning ‘range anxiety’. Those residing in apartments mention the necessity to frequent malls to charge their EVs. Residents in the UAE are used to jumping in their cars and going to other emirates, especially when the temperatures drop, without worrying about finding a gas station for a quick fill-up when needed. However, speaking to Khaleej Times, some electric car owners worried about how far they can travel in their EV before finding a charging station and then having to wait through a long charging session. Stay up to…
‘I played some nice golf coming in and holed the right putts at the right time,’ said the Dane By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Dubai resident Thorbjørn Olesen won his eighth DP World Tour title in convincing fashion with a closing 67 at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship. The Dane entered the final day four shots clear of Rasmus Højgaard but saw that lead wiped out within seven holes as his countryman made a blistering start. A stunning eagle and three-shot swing on the next completely changed the complexion of the day, and Olesen eventually eased to…
There’s been a lot of talk about why PCs are about to make a comeback this year. Will it be AI that will boost PC sales? What about a big update to Windows? Maybe, maybe not. All I know is there are some exciting laptops that get me pumped to be a reviewer this year. From daring experiments to game-changing new technology, these are my most anticipated new laptops of 2024, some of which are destined to be among the best laptops you’ll be able to buy. Dell XPS 14 The XPS brand has earned a reputation for pushing the…
With Jamal Kudu, the peppy Bollywood hit from the movie Animal, ringing out at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the 13,000-strong crowd at the historic venue was also treated to some delicious T20 cricket by the Sharjah Warriors and the Desert Vipers on Sunday. The two bottom-placed teams in the ILT20 fought tooth and nail before the Warriors won the contest by seven runs, thanks to the nerveless display of death bowling by UAE youngster Muhammad Jawadullah. Needing to defend 16 runs in the final over, the 24-year-old left-arm pacer gave away just eight runs as the Warriors, who had made…
One week ago, if you had asked me if I planned on getting an Apple Vision Pro, I would have scoffed. Why try typing on a clumsy digital keyboard when I could work much faster on a real one? Why watch a movie on a flat screen inside a headset when I could just turn on my TV? Wildly expensive, superfluous tech is just not for me. But after one half-hour session with the Vision Pro, I might be a changed man. Maybe it’s just the stunning resolution talking, but I can more easily see a future where the tech…
Post Covid-19 pandemic, a fascinating transformation has unfolded as several nations unveiled groundbreaking industrial policies between 2021 and 2024, each one a testament to their visionary pursuit of growth and innovation. Amid this flurry of industrial policies, India’s 2021 policy stood out, not only for its ambitious goals but also for its historical echoes. Drawing inspiration from the ancient city of Lothal, once a thriving trade hub of the Indus Valley Civilisation, India’s new policy aimed to revive its manufacturing sector to its former glory. This move was reminiscent of the tales from Jeremy Rifkin’s “The Third Industrial Revolution,” where…
I completed my week here at Al Hamra Golf Club with a fourth round 69 to finish on 10 under par in the middle of the pack in the Ras Al Khaimah Championship on the DP World Tour. All four of my rounds this week were under par – a sign I am playing good consistent golf – onwards and upwards. Three birdies on the outward half with the rest pars to the turn and on the back nine – another nine straight pars. The story of my week was 15 birdies and an eagle and seven bogeys. A look…
If you’re into the kind of movies that make your heart skip a beat or two, it sounds like you should take a gander at Amazon Prime Video’s thriller selection. Home to hundreds of pulse-pounding flicks, the Prime Video trove includes both noteworthy classics and amazing new films for genre die-hards. Every month, we take a look at the Prime Video library to highlight thrillers that everyone will love, as well as some unsung gems that we think could do with more viewership. Let’s dive into the best thrillers on Prime Video you can stream in February 2024. Amazon Prime…