The original Ark: Survival Evolved game that first released in June 2015, has since been remastered as Ark: Survival Ascended. But is the 2023 remake worth the steep asking price of $45 USD? Or can you get it for cheaper on Game Pass instead?
Ark: Survival Ascended has indeed been added to the Game Pass catalog as of April 1, 2024. It is available to play on three out of four Game Pass membership tiers:
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($16.99 USD/month)
PC Game Pass ($9.99 USD/month)
Xbox Game Pass for Console ($10.99 USD/month)
Xbox Game Pass Core ($9.99 USD/month) does NOT offer Ark: Survival Ascended as part of its lineup of 38 free games.
If you decide that you want to own the game beyond your subscription to Game Pass, you can buy it at a discounted rate of up to 20% off, as long as your membership is active at the time of purchase.
Ark Survival Ascended: Is Scorched Earth Included?
The free DLC Scorched Earth released on April 1, to coincide with the inclusion of the base game in Game Pass, and is included in the package as well.
Is There Any Deal For Game Pass?
There sure are deals for Game Pass! A month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can be had for 12% off on Amazon, direct from the ‘Amazon.com Services LLC’ retailer.
An equally good 12% off deal can be had for three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, once again on Amazon, direct from the ‘Amazon.com Services LLC’ retailer.
They sure can! Bear in mind that you can only have up to 36 months of Game Pass activated at a time. For example, if you have 3 x 12-month codes, and an ongoing Game Pass subscription, then the first two codes will activate just fine. The third of your codes will have to wait until you have 24 months or less left in your subscription plan.
Is Ark: Survival Ascended On Xbox Cloud Gaming?
Yes, Ark: Survival Ascended is playable via cloud gaming, which means that the game will be rendered on Xbox Series X server blades in a data center, and the video will then be streamed to your device for you to play as normal. This also means that ANY device with support for the Xbox app, from the last gen Xbox One to ordinary smart TVs can run Ark: Survival Ascended, so to speak.
That’s everything we’ve got on getting Ark: Survival Ascended on Game Pass for as cheap as possible.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — With WrestleMania 40 sure to have the attention of wrestling fans everywhere, AEW President and CEO Tony Khan is set to counter-program the showcase of the immortals by booking a random match between indie darlings on AEW Collision.
Khan announced the match in a special video posted on Twitter (now X).
“This Saturday pro-wrestling fans have something special to look forward to because on AEW Collision on TNT they will be treated to a dream match. AEW’s very own Jay Lethal will go one-on-one with Turbo Ned Tyson! This is an exciting dream match that you can only see in AEW and will no doubt be the best professional wrestling match you’ll see all weekend! This makes Collision the most must-see wrestling event of the weekend for real fans. They’re going to tear the house down for the dozens in attendance!”
Wrestling reporter Dave Meltzer rambled just barely coherently about the match announcement on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio.
“You know it’s Mania weekend and um Tony knows that like, it’s obviously, um, gonna take a huge chunk of the Collision rating. A huge chunk. Um, and obviously, like, you know the ratings are not that great right now as is. You know. So he thinks this match will get some of the more hardcore audience to tune in right. But um, like. It’s not gonna work right, unless he programs it during, like, the Bobby Lashley and Street Profits versus whatever Karrion Kross’ group is called you know. But it’s a dream match, could be good. But, like, you know. It’s what it is.”
Khan has hit back against critics who say booking such a match just for the sake of it is wasting a dream match.
“This is a match that pro-wrestling fans have been clamoring for. It doesn’t matter that there isn’t a story to build up to it. It will be better than whatever The Rock does in that ring. Just wait and see the Cagematch ratings afterward. It’s going to be the highest-rated match of the weekend in terms of star ratings. The views and arena attendance don’t matter as much as that. Also, make sure to watch Dynamite on Wednesday for another great card.”
At press time, Khan was reportedly seen huffing a white powdered substance while drafting up various promotional tweets for the match to be sent out during WrestleMania.
WWE NXT Stand and Deliver 2024 is set to be the kickoff to WrestleMania weekend, but what are the global start times for the show?
There are a number of major bouts confirmed for what is NXT’s own version of ‘Mania, with the main event set to see Trick Williams taking on longtime friend turned foe Carmelo Hayes.
The NXT and NXT Women’s Championships will also be on the line, with Ilja Dragunov set to defend against Tony D’Angelo and Lyra Valkyria set to defend her Women’s title against Roxanne Perez.
Here are the global start times for NXT Stand and Deliver 2024, including the UK, Europe, Australia and India:
PT (Pacific Time): 9:00 AM on April 6th, 2024
ET (Eastern Time): 12:00 PM (Noon) on April 6th, 2024
UTC: 4:00 PM on April 6th, 2024
London (BST – British Summer Time): 5:00 PM on April 6th, 2024
Berlin (CET – Central European Summer Time): 6:00 PM on April 6th, 2024
Moscow (MSK): 7:00 PM on April 6th, 2024
Dubai (GST): 8:00 PM on April 6th, 2024
India (IST): 9:30 PM on April 6th, 2024
Beijing (CST): Midnight on April 7th, 2024
Tokyo (JST): 1:00 AM on April 7th, 2024
Sydney (AEST): 3:00 AM on April 7th, 2024
Auckland (NZST): 5:00 AM on April 7th, 2024
Note that some regions observe daylight saving time, which is reflected in the time conversions provided, so bear that in mind if you’re hoping to watch the event live!
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The Rock and Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins
In what is clearly going to be the main event, The Bloodline will take on Cody and Seth with huge implications for Night 2. We’re going with a Rock and Roman win here, setting the stage for Cody to have to fight completely against the odds the next night.
Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch
This could end up being one of the best matches of the entire weekend, and there’s a very good chance that it opens the show. We’re going with Rhea Ripley retaining here and keeping up her fantastic run on the top of the RAW Women’s division.
Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn
As much as the video packages featuring Sami with Chad Gable over the last week have been great, we just cannot see Gunther dropping the title here as he’ll end up the longest reigning champ on the roster should Roman lose on Night 2.
Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship: The Judgment Day (c) vs. #DIY vs. The Awesome Truth vs. The New Day vs. A-Town Down Under vs. New Catch Republic
This is a tough one to call with so many teams, but we’re expecting The Awesome Truth to get the win here.
Jimmy Uso vs Jey Uso
In a battle of brothers that has really gone under the radar due to the overall Bloodline storyline and The Rock, Roman Reigns etc, Jey and Jimmy will finally get their dream match on the biggest stage. There’s a good chance that Jey will take the win here, setting up another match against Roman down the line.
Bianca Belair, Naomi and Jade Cargill vs. Damage CTRL
This will be a showcase of Jade Cargill, and she will very likely get the pinfall and win it for her team.
Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar
This is a match that could go either way, but with Santos Escobar having recently established himself on SmackDown, we’re predicting that he will get the win.
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A Japanese wrestling star, who has reportedly been on the radar of WWE for quite some time, is currently in Philly ahead of WrestleMania 40.
Giulia, who recently left the women’s pro-wrestling promotion STARDOM, has been seen taking photos with fans at WWE World events ahead of the massive event this weekend.
Although it was believed that she would be heading to WWE or AEW following her split from STARDOM, it is now believed that she is helping Rossy Ogawa to start a new wrestling promotion before she makes any commitments in the United States.
It was initially believed that Giulia would be heading to NXT should she decide to sign with WWE, with Fightful reporting back in February of this year: “It is widely expected by those within WWE that she would go to NXT and the Performance Center, unless she was prepared on things necessary for the main roster ahead of time.
“Wrestling Observer noted that she would likely take some time off after finishing up with Stardom to work on her English. WWE sources told us that is something they have resources to aid with as well, in the event that she did come directly over. There was also one WWE source that joked that “Giulia’s English is better than the comprehension we’ve seen out of many native speakers.'”
It remains to be seen whether or not she does opt to sign with WWE, but there are rumors that she and Rossy Ogawa’s new promotion could be tied to WWE in some way to help build WWE’s presence in Japan.
Giulia travels to the United States for WWE's WrestleMania
Giulia who left the women's pro-wrestling promotion STARDOM, made an emergency trip to the United States on the 3rd.
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WWE WrestleMania XL Night 1 takes place on Saturday, April 6th 2024, but what are the current odds for the matches on the card?
Night 1 features some blockbuster contests, including the massive main event that sees The Rock and Roman Reigns take on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
Rhea Ripley vs Becky Lynch, Gunther vs Sami Zayn and Jimmy Uso vs Jey Uso are other highlights from the opening night of action, and they aren’t exactly easy-to-predict matches.
DISCLAIMER: The odds on this page are for potential spoiler purposes only if you’re interested. Please for the love of god DO NOT BET on pro wrestling.
Here are the current odds for Night 1 of WrestleMania 40 (via 411Mania):
The Rock and Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins
Roman Reigns & The Rock -700 (1/7)
Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins +400 (4/1)
If Cody and Seth are not able to defeat The Rock and Roman Reigns, then the next night’s WWE Undisputed Universal Championship match will be fought under Bloodline Rules.
Women’s World Championship Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch
Rhea Ripley (c) -500 (1/5)
Becky Lynch +300 (3/1)
Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn
Gunther (c) -300 (1/5)
Sami Zayn +200 (3/1)
Jimmy Uso vs Jey Uso
Jey Uso -250 (2/5)
Jimmy Uso +170 (17/10)
Bianca Belair, Naomi and Jade Cargill vs. Damage CTRL
Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, & Naomi -2000 (1/20)
Dakota Kai, Asuka, & Kairi Sane +700 (7/1)
Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar
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DAYTON, Ohio – In what can only be deemed a modern-day miracle, a local gamer has confirmed that their Pilotwings SNES cartridge has started blowing back on him.
Retro game vlogger, Dave Dubberman, discovered the cartridge over the weekend while digging through his recent purchases.
“I was trying to get the old hunk of junk to work so I started blowing into it. That’s when I noticed a hissing sound coming from the cartridge,” Dubberman shared in his daily vlog. “I thought the thing was going to blow up but the hissing just kept going. So I held it up to my ear and kept it there for two, maybe three hours. It was calming and the most arousing thing anyone has ever done to me.”
The cartridge, called ‘PW’ by Dubberman, quickly swept the lonely gamer off his feet. Dubberman details the rest of his steamy encounter later in the same vlog.
“PW and I spent the rest of the day just blowing on each other. I blew on every crevice and line of her official Nintendo-approved body,” Dubberman said staring deep into the webcam. “I then stripped down to my unofficial Mother 3 underwear and let PW blow on me for what felt like an eternity and yet at the same didn’t feel long enough. None of the three real women I’ve met come close to PW.”
Like many love stories before it, Dubberman and PW’s tale ended abruptly. After a night to remember, Dubberman awoke to an empty bed and a letter left behind by his cartridge.
“Dave. I will never forget our night together. I haven’t been blown on like that in ages,” Dubberman read aloud, tears running down his face. “I may be an old cartridge, who needs a blow from time to time to work properly, but there’s no amount of blowing that can fix you, Dave. I can blow until my screws come out, but you’ll still be sitting here, in your misery, spending all day making angry posts in r/KotakuinAction. I hope you get the help you need. That new game with the jiggle physics sounds nice. I hope she can give you what I can’t. Don’t come looking for me. Love, PW.”
At press time, eyewitnesses reported Dubberman rummaging through the SNES cartridges at GameSwap, blowing on each one in the hope that they too would blow back.
BURBANK, Calif. — Following Marvel Studios’ announcement that the upcoming Fantastic Four film had cast Julia Garner as a female version of Silver Surfer, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe voiced their displeasure online at the inclusion of a woman who would constantly be visible.
Marvel YouTuber Bradley Sheldon led the charge against the casting.
“As usual, the woke leftists have tried to frame it so anyone who hates them ruining your favorite series must be some kind of bigot,” ranted Sheldon. “None of us hate women! We have no problem with the Invisible Woman being in the Fantastic Four movie. She’s a great character with cool powers. I love the way she turns invisible so nobody can see her and no one has any idea there’s a woman in the room.”
Other critics of Garner’s casting have argued the issue is changing the identity of an established comic book character.
“There’s only one Silver Surfer, and his name is,” said self-proclaimed comic book expert Cory Hudson before stopping to look at his phone. “Norrin Radd! You can’t go changing characters people are familiar with. The MCU’s charm was that it used everyone’s original identities, like with Ant-Man. I mean, why stop with Silver Surfer? This is shaping up to be the worst superhero movie since The Flash. At least that movie kept the original Flash in it.”
Although Garner has won three Emmys, fans are also skeptical she has the necessary gravitas to play the herald of a planet-eating god who rides a surfboard in outer space.
“That’s the problem with the M-SHE-U these days.” Sheldon paused, glancing uncomfortably at the camera. “And so we’re clear, the ‘SHE’ in M-SHE-U stands for ‘Sloppy Hiring Environment.’ I already addressed this during my 300th Captain Marvel Flops video. My concern has always been with acting and writing quality. I have no problem with female characters as long as they’re done well. Black Widow is actually my favorite recent Marvel film. Watching a film about a strong, kick-ass woman knowing that in current continuity she was dead was such a moving experience.”
At press time, Sheldon is reportedly in the process of editing his 3-hour video essay on why going woke has bankrupted Disney which currently only has a $219.51 billion market cap.
WORLD WIDE WEB – There is reportedly no telling the absolute horrors Timothy Hamilton’s personal life must contain for the casting of a voice actor in a video game remake to elicit this response, concerned sources confirmed.
“They’ve taken everything from me. Everything. But this? No. This is where I make my stand. I will fight like a Spartan at Thermopylae,” Hamilton said of his campaign centered around a voice actress not being hot enough. “I like blondes. Big boobs. Is that so wrong? Put me in jail. Just do it. I know you want to – just like my dad.”
Those close to Hamilton don’t really exist, so insights into his personal life were sparse, but neighbors said they heard his reaction to the casting news.
“I heard loud, angry weeping, then pure rage. Things were being thrown. Also the whole thing seemed sexual,” a neighbor who shares an apartment wall with Hamilton’s said. “I thought Tim [Hamilton] had been doing better. He seemed OK last time I saw him get the mail. I guess things haven’t been going well for him.”
“Tough economy, people are hurting,” the neighbor added. “I hear you can make money posting online now though so maybe that will work out.”
An ex-coworker of Hamilton, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that Hamiliton’s personal life was a putrid mess of his own making, far beyond the meme-able “momma’s basement” or “divorced gamer energy,” calling it instead, “a true nightmare of loneliness and despair.” And those just getting to know him through online interactions don’t seem to have an improved impression beyond that.
“I wrote a story about the news – kinda a press release rewrite blurb thing. It wasn’t even an opinion piece, just covering it,” games journalist Alison Smith said. “Within a few hours he had my address posted on these forums. I clicked around a bit and oh boy, although it’s scary for me, things are not going well for the people on there. Some of their drawings are really twisted.”
Estimates as to what sort of horrible circumstances could create a man so eager to recast himself as a hero to defend what he calls, “the defenseless console and PC gamer” is still unclear. But Hamilton has been undeterred in his quest.
“Someone needs to stand up and tell the truth. Today, I will be the champion for those unable to speak,” Hamilton said in his fifth unanswered comment on a journalist’s unrelated Instagram post. “Western Civilization hangs in the balance. I am ready to be martyred if need be.”
At press time it seems the casting news otherwise went unnoticed.
Wordle can be an unforgiving puzzle sometimes, and you can often come so close to ending a long winning streak. So, for your convenience, here are some hints as well as the answer for the Wordle today Apr 6.
We present Wordle clues here in a variety of ways to gently help you along, but if you just want the answer straight, spoilers be damned, then scroll all the way down to the section titled Today’s Wordle Answer.
A small to medium-sized bird, characterized by a stout conical bill, a short neck, and a compact body, known for their colorful plumage and melodious songs.
Wordle Hint Today Fifth Letter
The fifth letter for the Wordle answer today is:
“H”
Wordle Hint Today Fourth Letter
The fourth letter for the Wordle answer today is:
“C”
Wordle Hint Today Third Letter
The third letter for the Wordle answer today is:
“N”
Wordle Hint Today Second Letter
The second letter for the Wordle answer today is:
“I”
Wordle Hint Today First Letter
The first letter for the Wordle answer today is:
“F”
Today’s Wordle Answer
And finally, here is the Wordle answer today. While this is your last chance to turn back, don’t feel bad about having to look it up.
Sometimes you have just one last chance to solve the puzzle, but three different letters that could viably fit into that last remaining square. At other times the word is so obscure, you just would not have gotten it without having in-depth knowledge about some oddly specific subject.
That’s no reason to lose a streak you have kept going for 464 days straight! So here goes nothing:
To move upwards, typically using the hands and feet to ascend a steep surface such as a mountain, hill, ladder, or rock face.
Wordle #1019 For April 3, 2024
“PLAIT“
A braid or a length of hair that has been divided into three or more strands and interlaced over one another.
Wordle #1018 For April 2, 2024
“SERUM“
A liquid that contains the fluid portion of blood after it has clotted, typically containing antibodies or other substances extracted from blood for medical purposes.
Wordle #1017 For April 1, 2024
“FORCE“
The large, divided leaf of a fern or palm tree.
Wordle #1016 For March 31, 2024
“TABOO“
A social or cultural prohibition or restriction that forbids certain behaviors, actions, or practices due to social, religious, or moral beliefs.
Wordle #1015 For March 30, 2024
“FORCE“
The strength or power exerted by a person, group, or entity, often to achieve a particular outcome or effect.
Wordle #1014 For March 29, 2024
“REALM“
A domain, sphere, or territory, often conceptual or figurative, where certain activities, ideas, or entities exist or operate. It can also denote a kingdom, or sphere of influence, whether literal or metaphorical.
Wordle #1013 For March 28, 2024
“SPEAK“
To communicate verbally, to utter words or articulate sounds in order to convey meaning or express thoughts, ideas, or emotions.
Wordle #1012 For March 27, 2024
“STUNG“
The action of being bitten or pricked by an insect, typically resulting in pain, swelling, or irritation at the site of the bite; past tense and past participle form.
Wordle #1011 For March 26, 2024
“MAYOR“
The elected or appointed head of a municipal government, typically responsible for overseeing the administration and governance of a city or town.
Wordle #1010 For March 25, 2024
“SALLY“
A sudden charge out of a besieged place against the enemy; to set out from a place to engage in a venture or activity.
It can also mean a witty remark or a quick, energetic action.
A female given name.
Wordle #1009 For March 24, 2024
“TOWEL“
A piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying or wiping oneself or objects.
Wordle #1008 For March 23, 2024
“RISEN“
A verb that means to move from a lower position to a higher one, to ascend, or to become higher in level, position, or status; past participle form.
Wordle #1007 For March 22, 2024
“DECAY“
The gradual deterioration or decomposition of something over time.
Wordle #1006 For March 21, 2024
“SHADE“
The darkness created by an object blocking the light from the sun or a source of light.
Wordle #1005 For March 20, 2024
“LINGO“
A specialized or informal vocabulary used by a particular group, profession, or community.
Wordle #1004 For March 19, 2024
“ABIDE“
To accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation; to tolerate or endure something.
Wordle #1003 For March 18, 2024
“SPELT“
To recite, write, or form words with letters in the correct order; past tense and past participle of that verb.
Wordle #1002 For March 17, 2024
“SNORT“
To forcefully inhale air through the nose, often audibly, as a reflex action or to clear the nasal passages, and sometimes in the context of narcotics.
Wordle #1001 For March 16, 2024
“TOXIN“
A harmful substance produced by living organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, plants, or animals, that can cause damage to cells, tissues, or organs when ingested, inhaled, or otherwise absorbed into the body.
Wordle #1000 For March 15, 2024
“ERUPT“
To burst or break out suddenly and violently, especially in terms of a volcano releasing lava, ash, and gases.
Wordle #999 For March 14, 2024
“SINCE“
A point in time from which something has continued or developed; the starting point of a period of time.
Wordle #998 For March 13, 2024
“LOCAL“
Something that is nearby, or in the immediate vicinity, as opposed to being widespread or global. Or a person who resides in a particular area or community.
Wordle #997 For March 12, 2024
“HEAVE“
To lift, haul, or throw a heavy object with great effort. Also used to describe when a chest rises and falls rhythmically or spasmodically as if struggling to breathe.
Wordle #996 For March 11, 2024
“PESKY“
An adjective used informally to describe something or someone annoying, bothersome, or causing minor but persistent trouble or irritation.
Wordle #995 For March 10, 2024
“GRASP“
As a noun: a firm hold or grip.
As a verb: to understand or to comprehend something.
Wordle #994 For March 9, 2024
“CHEER“
As a verb, to express happiness or encouragement, oftentimes with a loud shout, slogan, or acclamation.
Wordle #993 For March 8, 2024
“EARLY“
An adjective that refers to something occurring or done before the expected, usual, or appointed time.
Wordle #992 For March 7, 2024
“CLONE“
Produce genetically identical copies of an organism, typically through asexual reproduction or by using biotechnological methods.
Wordle #991 For March 6, 2024
“TEARY“
An adjective that describes someone who is shedding a bodily fluid from their eyes, often as a result of sadness, emotion, or sensitivity.
Wordle #990 For March 5, 2024
“HUNCH“
A noun that refers to a feeling, intuition, or instinctive guess about something, often without any logical explanation or evidence.
A verb that means to bend or stoop forward, typically due to discomfort, fatigue, or cold.
Wordle #989 For March 4, 2024
“FLAME“
The highly visible, brightly glowing, and often flickering component of a fire.
Wordle #988 For March 3, 2024
“STATE“
As a noun: a political entity with defined geographical boundaries, a permanent population, and a government.
Wordle #987 For March 2, 2024
“URBAN“
The social, cultural, and economic aspects of city life, as opposed to rural living.
Wordle #986 For March 1, 2024
“FORTY“
A numeric value that can be arrived at by multiplying four by ten.
