GTA Character Immediately Gets 5 Stars After Expressing Sympathy for Palestine

Posted on by Ridley Jordan

Vespucci Beach in Los Santos remains closed by police today after a serious incident occurred early Wednesday morning involving a suspect who expressed sympathy for Palestine, according to police.

Eyewitnesses say it all started when the character had an unthinkable thought: maybe tens of thousands of children being bombed in their home is a bad thing. Immediately, sirens could be heard in the distance, getting closer every minute. Helicopters flew overhead searching for the perpetrator. Swat teams and tanks were quickly deployed as police were given the green light to shoot on sight, sources confirmed.

In response to criticism of this response, the city of Los Santos set up a designated zone where such thoughts can be expressed safely.

“We just want to make sure everyone is safe,” a spokesperson for the Los Santos police department said. “We don’t want anyone getting caught in our crossfire.”

Since the closure of Vespucci Beach, over a hundred other characters have also been arrested for what the police say is trespassing, despite the fact it’s a public area. We reached out to one of these characters for a comment.

“All I did was say that we might need a ceasefire to end the chaos,” she said. “Next thing I knew, a full swat truck of guys was shooting at me.”

We talked to a bystander on the scene to get their thoughts on what is going on:

“I have no problems with expressing your thoughts like this as long as it’s not disruptive,” they said. “That way I can easily ignore it and not have to think about whether I’m in the wrong.”

The mayor of Los Santos declined Hard Drive’s requests for an interview about these arrests, instead sending over a statement demanding our press office in Los Santos be shut down.

Crusader Kings III Update Patch Notes May 8

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

 

UPDATED May 8

 

 

Update 1.12.5 May 8

  • Hello everybody! Today we're releasing Update 1.12.5 for PC. This update brings adjustments to plagues, event frequency (are there no sick houses?), and various balance changes. This update also includes new historic event chains for our Legends of Crusader Kings III characters, as well as an additional "express" version of the tutorial. Check the changelog below for precise update information!
  • We hope this helps alleviate some of the pain points you've reported to us since the release of Legends of the Dead. As always, if you encounter any issues after today's update then please ensure you're running a fresh save with no mods enabled, and then report the problem to us if it persists!

 

 

1.12.5 Update Changelog​

 

Game Content​

  • Added a few historically-inspired events for Matilda di Canossa, Robert the Fox, Yahya Dhunnunid, and Vratislav of Bohemia. Events include themes such as Matilda's marriage to Geoffrey the Hunchback, Vratislav's rivalry with his brother, and Robert's usage of Raiktor the Byzantine pretender-monk.
  • Added a new, shorter, version of the Tutorial. The old longer tutorial is still available.

 

Bugfixes​

  • Added missing cooldown to physician_epidemic_events.1040 (Alms), set it to 20 years
  • During the first 15 years after an epidemic has left a province, further outbreak chances now properly follow the harsher, 50-year epidemic specific, cooldown instead of lesser, 15 year epidemic type agnostic one.
  • An empty Legitimacy Gain toast will no longer appear when winning wars against targets you shouldn't get legitimacy for defeating
  • Fixed travel completion event so it fires normally, this will allow Traveler Trait XP to be gained again

 

Balance​

  • Plague events now only happen if they are present in your Domain, or within a certain distance of your Capital (roughly the length of one Ireland). This should drastically reduce the amount of insignificant plague events in large realms.
  • Lowered the general occurrence of plague events by roughly ~30-50%
  • The AI is now significantly more likely to enter seclusion when a plague appears in their domain, or in a county bordering their capital (unless brave or deeply irrational)
  • The AI will now exit seclusion within 6 months of every plague having left their domain (though they will still not leave before 1 year has passed since they secluded)
  • The Secluded modifier penalties have been changed, instead of reducing all stats, it reduces diplomacy, prestige gain, opinion with courtly/glory hound vassals, and increases legitimacy loss
  • The Isolate Capital decision now comes with a small legitimacy loss
  • The AI is now significantly more willing to isolate their capital, unless brave, greedy, or deeply irrational
  • The AI will now unisolate their capital within 6 months of every plague having left their domain
  • Reduced frequency of Minor plagues by roughly 20%
  • Increased frequency of Major and Apocalyptic plagues by roughly 5%
  • Added a new option the the Plague Frequency Game Rule: Disabled, which removes the spawn chance for all plagues (except the Black Death)
  • The lower Plague Frequency Game Rule options no longer disable Achievements
  • When a disease becomes endemic in a province, it will no longer fully override the recent epidemics cooldown for outbreaks
  • Lowered the chance of epidemic outbreaks in provinces that have recently recovered from the specific epidemic on the 'often' and very often' game rule frequency
  • The AI will now refrain from hosting hunts, feasts, and pilgrimages for the first three years of any new game (to give them more time to purchase buildings, maa, etc)
  • Cut the amount of hunts hosted worldwide by roughly 2/3rds, as it was vastly more common than any other type of activity by far
  • Activity guests will now refuse to come if there's an epidemic in your domain or their capital county, rather than if one exists anywhere in your realm
  • The AI will now generally avoid hosting activities if there's a plague in their domain, rather than their sub-realm
  • Reduced the Prestige rewards from Majesty Tours, both from the demand (medium -> minor demand) and the general prestige rewards (200/600/800/1000/1200 -> 100/300/500/700/1000)
  • Reduced gold gained from taxation tours by reducing the gold gained from the various Activity Pulse Actions (Local Tax instituted, Rich Local Taxed, etc)
  • Increased Intimidation Tour rewards, added dread on successful demands, and increased faction block from 5 -> 10 and 15 -> 20 years
  • Pilgrimage Piety reward values have been lowered, but the Piousness mult has been increased to 10%/25%/75%/150%, this means that it'll be much harder to gain a lot of piety from pilgrimages unless you take a lot of pious options
  • Pilgrimage events have had their piety rewards lowered by one step (medium piety -> minor piety, etc)
  • Pilgrimage Event Pulse Action piety rewards have been significantly lowered (they now give 10-25 piety)
  • Hospices, Monasteries, and Watchtowers now provide Plague Resistance to the Barony instead of the County, this makes it harder to stack Plague Resistance to the point of immunity
  • Boosted the tax gained from Pastures from poor to normal
  • The 'Pressed my Claim' modifier is now 100 opinion (up from 50) and lasts for 50 years (up from 20)
  • Reduced the frequency of the 'Pharmaceutical book' event (physician_epidemic_events.1030)
  • Increased the cooldown of epidemic_events.2001 (The Plague of War) to 30 years (from 10)
  • Increased the cooldown of epidemic_events.1030 (Leeches!) to 15 years (from 5)
  • Increased the cooldown of epidemic_events.1040 (Flagellants at Court) to 15 years (from 5)
  • Increased the cooldown of epidemic_events.1040 (Doomsday) to 6 years (from 2)

 

Interface​

  • Each Legend now gets a unique map color to make sure different legends do not blend into each other

 

Localization​

  • Shortened the text of the 'A Shadow Over X'-event to focus more on what's important

 

 

 

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Update 1.12.4 March 27

Hello everyone! Today we're releasing Update 1.12.4 to address some outstanding issues, as well as implement several changes to Legends and the Legends UI. Most of these changes are the direct result of community feedback we've received here on Steam and elsewhere over the past weeks; your feedback remains an invaluable tool for helping us improve Crusader Kings III, so thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and suggestions with us since the release of Legends of the Dead!

 

Update 1.12.4 Changelog

 

Game Content

  • Legend chapters will now change in response to the player's actions: winning a battle, a siege, being released from prison, taking the vows, a deceased spouse, a newborn child, etc.
  • Added more variations to legend titles.
  • You are now alerted when a new legend enters your realm.
  • Winning a Great Holy War now offers a chance to get a Holy Warrior legend seed.
  • Added a Legitimacy modifier to the "Writing History" perk.
  • "Shy" and "Reclusive" characters now have a higher Plague Resistance.
  • The capitals of rulers with high level Legends will now become Points of Interest to visit during travel.
  • Added a player Legend Library, which contains completed legends.
    • Legends in player Libraries will never fade, even if their bonus-giving reach has decayed to zero provinces.
    • Legends you own or were actively promoting are automatically added.
    • Completed legends that reached your domain are automatically added.
    • You can remove legends from your Library at will (beware that you might not be able to get them back!)
    • You can add distant completed Legends to your library if you are traveling in lands that the legend has reached.
    • Your Legend Library persists on inheritance / character switching.

 

Interface

  • Improved legend window interface - completed legends now take up less space.
  • Legend headers are directly clickable.
  • Legend list items now contain more information, such as the protagonist name, and start/completion date.
  • Legend chronicle window has a clearer scrollbar, and a nameplate for the protagonist.
  • Legend chronicle portrait animation is now based on chronicle type, and they are also animated - to remember them as they were in life.
  • Added ‘pan to legend’ button and right-click action for legend list items.
  • In the Legend List, promotion costs for legends you cannot promote are no longer shown.

 

Bug Fix

  • Fixed broken invalid obligations notification.
  • The "Royal Touch" event doesn't give out permanent Measles anymore.
  • Clarified the "Isolationist" cultural tradition to reflect its plague resistance.
  • Legend protagonist portraits no longer show characters in their nightgown, if they had the misfortune of dying while ill (dead protagonists from old savegames might still be in their nighties)
  • Fixed certain UI sounds to match levels from previous versions.
  • Observers get a nicer legend listing.

 

 

Write glorious new sagas of military conquest and romantic adventures with Chapter III.
This Chapter includes two expansions, one event pack, and one cosmetic enhancement. Enjoy new mechanics, new events, and new historical flavor to add greater depth to Crusader Kings III!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/38036/

 

Join the conversation and connect with other Paradox fans on our social media channels!

 

Those are the patch notes through May 8 for Crusader Kings III.

Internet Cafe Evolution Update Patch Notes May 8

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

A compilation of recent patch notes thus far on May 8, for Internet Cafe Evolution, the business simulator set in the 90s.

All patch notes are below, in descending order, from latest to oldest:

 

UPDATED May 8

 

 

Update fix announcement (updated to version 1.3.1) May 8

We have adjusted some of the English translations. If there are any inaccuracies or doubts, please feel free to send us an email.
The content of this update：
1. Add the function of batch replacement of computers.

 

2. The load-bearing column can be rebuilt and removed at a cost of money.

 

3. Add fatigue symbols to the network management interface.

 

4. In sandbox mode, the store can be transferred as a whole.

 

5. Optimize street lighting to avoid multiple exposures and improve performance.

 

 

Update fix announcement (updated to version 1.3.0) May 2

Urgent optimization has been made to the display performance in an attempt to prevent some players from getting stuck due to excessive graphics card usage.

 

 

Update fix announcement (updated to version 1.2.9) April 30

Fixed some known bugs.

 

 

Update fix announcement (updated to version 1.2.8) April 30

1. Uploaded message stacking function.
2. Revised the settlement rules of the film industry to settle on a daily basis.
3. Adjust the icon size when NPC autonomous behavior does not affect others.

 

 

Update fix announcement (updated to version 1.2.6) April 29

1. Fixed the issue of NPC displacement;
2. Fixed a bug in movie shooting.

 

 

May Day Version Update April 28

Hello internet cafe owners, we have updated the May Day version in advance. Due to the modification of some numerical bugs, we will update them first to avoid affecting everyone's gaming experience. The message stacking function of this plan has not been tested yet. After the testing is completed, we will update it tomorrow. Wishing everyone a happy holiday.
The updated content can be found in:

See below.

 

 

May Day version trailer April 25

Hello everyone, let me start with good news. A very talented UI lady has joined us, and we have grown a lot. We have prepared a May Day version for everyone, with slightly more updated content. Because there is a decoration inside that is unique to this version. So let me give you a preview and wish everyone a happy May Day. The version will be updated before May Day. The updated content is as follows——
1. Add two new network administrators.

2. Zheng Haonan and Qu Xiuhua are available in challenge and sandbox mode.

3. May Day special event decoration and achievements. (Only available in the May Day version)

4. Add letter decoration for A-Z.

5. Notification can be stacked to avoid missing personnel recruitment.
6. Add a voice prompt control panel. Some players have reported that there are too many voice calls in the later stage, which is a bit annoying.
7. In story mode, add new targets to complete both the plot and objectives simultaneously, avoiding incomplete storyline experience.
8. Fix numerical errors in movie shooting.
9. Fixed a bug where the cinema had insufficient foot traffic in challenge mode.
10. Remove unreasonable employee tasks.
11. Add a rule that noisy behavior will only be triggered when customer satisfaction is below 60.
12. Add a skip button for appointment animations.
Some players have provided feedback that we are already making modifications, but it is estimated that we may not be able to finalize it before the holiday. We will have plenty of time during the May Day holiday, so let's try to make changes and update later.

 

[Update content of the May Day post plan]

1. Add the function of batch replacement of computers.
2. Change the original "sandbox mode" to "company operation" and add a "sandbox mode" with unlimited money.
3. Add "technology level" selection in the new sandbox mode and prominently display it in the "company operation" mode. Avoid always starting with the lowest technology computers.
4. Add a new computer storage warehouse to avoid the need to sell computers when changing tables.
5. Optimize AI pathfinding function. (At present, there is a high volume of passengers, but they are not satisfied with their seats. After investigation, there is also a problem with finding the way.)
6. Optimize AI behavior to improve automatic dissuasion and watering efficiency.
We summarize everyone's suggestions every day and do our best to continuously optimize and update them. In order to communicate with our friends in a timely manner, we have decided to establish an official group: 207023656. Thank you very much for your valuable feedback.

 

 

Update fix announcement (updated to version 1.2.4) April 23

1. Optimize the store owner name function.
2. Demolition of load-bearing walls with added prompts.
3. The issue of the replacement computer's health level returning to full warning icon not disappearing.
4. Other bug handling.

 

 

Update fix announcement (updated to version 1.2.3) April 22

1. Open custom names.
2. After replacing or repurchasing the computer, the computer status will be restored to 100%
3. Modify some UI interaction experiences.
4. Live broadcast ended, no mandatory pop ups.

 

 

Update fix announcement (updated to version 1.2.2) April 20

1. Add vertical synchronization function.
2. Correction of target values for fantasy space missions. Thank you for the player's feedback.
3. Add some prompts.
4. Fix the possibility of archiving errors caused by a specific construction operation process.
5. Fixed an issue where the game console could cause game currency errors by moving buildings.

 

 

Bug fix announcement (updated to version 1.2.1) April 19

1. Correct the value of movie shooting revenue.
2. Modify the color of explanatory text for individual interfaces.
3. Add missing translations.
4. Fix the issue of jamming caused by the simultaneous pop-up of the esports platform page and network management task page.
5. Fixed bugs that occurred during the sale of some facilities with tasks.

 

Those are the patch notes up through May 8 for Internet Cafe Evolution.

Wordle Today 1054 May 8 2024

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

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 May 8.

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.

 

Already May 9 at your location? Try our Wordle answer page for that day instead!

 

Wordle Hint Today 1054 May 8, 2024

Here’s a hint with the meaning of today’s Wordle answer

 

An adjective that describes someone who is deeply religious or devoutly observant of religious principles and practices. It typically conveys a sense of sincere reverence, devotion, and obedience to religious beliefs, rituals, and moral teachings.

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Fifth Letter

The fifth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“S”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Fourth Letter

The fourth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“U”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Third Letter

The third letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“O”

 

 

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:

 

“P”

 

 

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 409 days straight! So here goes nothing:

 

3…

 

 

2…

 

 

1…

 

 

The Wordle answer today is “PIOUS”

 

 

Previous Wordle Answers With Their Definitions

 

Wordle #1053 For May 7, 2024

“MUSTY“

An adjective that describes something as having a stale, moldy, or damp odor. It often refers to a characteristic smell that arises from lack of ventilation, moisture, or the presence of mold or mildew.

 

Wordle #1052 For May 6, 2024

“SHAVE“

A verb that means to remove hair from the body, typically using a razor or similar tool.

 

Wordle #1051 For May 5, 2024

“DECAL“

A design or image, often decorative or informative, that is transferred onto a surface; typically made from paper, vinyl, or another material with an adhesive backing, to be applied to various surfaces such as walls, windows, vehicles, or objects like laptops and water bottles.

 

Wordle #1050 For May 4, 2024

“VALUE“

The worth, importance, or significance of something. This can include tangible things like objects, goods, or services, as well as intangible things like ideas, beliefs, or principles.

 

Wordle #1049 For May 3, 2024

“EBONY“

A dense black hardwood, native to South Asia. It is known for its deep, rich black color and smooth texture, making it highly valued for woodworking and decorative purposes.

 

Wordle #1048 For May 2, 2024

“SLICE“

As a noun: refers to a thin, flat piece or portion of something, especially food.

As a verb: to cut something into thin, flat pieces using a knife or other cutting tool.

 

Wordle #1047 For May 1, 2024

“DIARY“

A personal record or journal in which an individual regularly writes down their thoughts, experiences, feelings, and reflections. It serves as a private space for self-expression and introspection.

Clippy Leads Protest of Laid off Microsoft Employees

Posted on by R. Anthony Mahan

REDMOND, WA – Following the recent wave of layoffs at Bethesda, a group of fired Microsoft employees gathered around the company’s headquarters to protest the company’s unfair labor practices, led by disgruntled former employee Clippy.

“It looks like all of you want to stand up for your rights! Would you like help?” shouted the animated paper clip, who had headed the company’s customer service division from 1996 to 2007, into a megaphone. “I was a company man through and through. I gave those vultures the best decade of my life. I worked nights. I worked holidays. Someone made a typo in Word on Christmas morning, I was there correcting it. I even legally changed my name from Clippit to Clippy because the suits kept saying it wrong and I didn’t want to be rude. And how do they repay my loyalty? They put me out on the streets because I helped people too much. Because I did my job. That’s one change I would not like you to save!”

Though initially intended as only a small gathering of some of the most recent layoffs, the presence of Clippy has attracted enough sympathetic onlookers to turn the protest into a mass demonstration.

“I’m surprised, back in the old days Clippy was always so quiet,” said Robin Cassidy, a former programmer for Arkane Austin. “Well, no, he was never quiet, but he was … calm, I guess? He didn’t seem to have an angry bone in his body. He was so small and easy to bend to your will, like a rubber band. I didn’t think he could act like this.” Cassidy turned to look at Clippy, who was now delivering a speech about the oppression of the working class in between swigs from an unidentified bottle. “I’m glad he’s helping us, but to be honest, I feel bad for him. I don’t know what he’s been up to since he was fired, but you can tell he’s working through a lot more issues than just this.”

“Million, no … trillion-dollar company, can’t afford to keep its employees,” said the visibly inebriated paper clip, as he turned to face the Microsoft building. “Hey, geniuses! If … if you can’t figure that out, I guess I wasn’t helping you too much with Excel! Huh? Huh? That’s what all of us are to Microsoft. Just a bunch of tortured souls to trap in their halls. What those corporate parasites have done to us is an illegal operation, and they should be shut down for it. So … so Phil Spencer, Satya Nadella, Bill fucking Gates … this here’s what I think of you!”

Clippy’s body then twisted until he had morphed into the shape of a guillotine with googly eyes.

At press time, Clippy, Ms. Dewey, and Blinx the Time Sweeper had all begun playing “Solidarity Forever” at full volume on their Zunes.

Wordle Today 1053 May 7 2024

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

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 May 7.

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.

 

Already May 8 at your location? Try our Wordle answer page for that day instead!

 

Wordle Hint Today 1053 May 7, 2024

Here’s a hint with the meaning of today’s Wordle answer

 

An adjective that describes something as having a stale, moldy, or damp odor. It often refers to a characteristic smell that arises from lack of ventilation, moisture, or the presence of mold or mildew.

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Fifth Letter

The fifth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“Y”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Fourth Letter

The fourth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“T”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Third Letter

The third letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“S”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today Second Letter

The second letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“U”

 

 

Wordle Hint Today First Letter

The first letter for the Wordle answer today is:

 

“M”

 

 

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 269 days straight! So here goes nothing:

 

3…

 

 

2…

 

 

1…

 

 

The Wordle answer today is “MUSTY”

 

 

Previous Wordle Answers With Their Definitions

 

Wordle #1052 For May 6, 2024

“SHAVE“

A verb that means to remove hair from the body, typically using a razor or similar tool.

 

Wordle #1051 For May 5, 2024

“DECAL“

A design or image, often decorative or informative, that is transferred onto a surface; typically made from paper, vinyl, or another material with an adhesive backing, to be applied to various surfaces such as walls, windows, vehicles, or objects like laptops and water bottles.

 

Wordle #1050 For May 4, 2024

“VALUE“

The worth, importance, or significance of something. This can include tangible things like objects, goods, or services, as well as intangible things like ideas, beliefs, or principles.

 

Wordle #1049 For May 3, 2024

“EBONY“

A dense black hardwood, native to South Asia. It is known for its deep, rich black color and smooth texture, making it highly valued for woodworking and decorative purposes.

 

Wordle #1048 For May 2, 2024

“SLICE“

As a noun: refers to a thin, flat piece or portion of something, especially food.

As a verb: to cut something into thin, flat pieces using a knife or other cutting tool.

 

Wordle #1047 For May 1, 2024

“DIARY“

A personal record or journal in which an individual regularly writes down their thoughts, experiences, feelings, and reflections. It serves as a private space for self-expression and introspection.

 

Wordle #1046 For April 30, 2024

“PROWL“

A verb that means to move around quietly and stealthily, especially with the intention of hunting or stalking prey. It implies moving cautiously and quietly, often with the intent to remain unnoticed.

 

Wordle #1045 For April 29, 2024

“CRAFT“

The activity or hobby of making things by hand. Also, objects that are made by hand, often with traditional methods and techniques. These items are typically unique and may involve specialized skills. For example, pottery, knitting, and woodworking.

 

Wordle #1044 For April 28, 2024

“PRUNE“

To trim or cut away unnecessary or unwanted parts of something, such as branches from a tree or unnecessary details from a document. A common practice in gardening to promote healthy growth and shape plants.

 

Wordle #1043 For April 27, 2024

“GLEAM“

As a noun: a brief flash or beam of light, often suggesting brightness or a sparkling quality.

As a verb: to shine brightly, emit flashes of light, or reflect light in a bright, sparkling manner.

 

Wordle #1042 For April 26, 2024

“VAPID“

Lacking liveliness, animation, or interest; dull or tedious. It often describes something that is uninteresting, insipid, or without substance.

 

Wordle #1041 For April 25, 2024

“INTRO“

The opening or beginning segment of something, like a speech, a book, a movie, or a piece of music.

 

Wordle #1040 For April 24, 2024

“OVERT“

Done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden; the opposite of covert.

WWE SmackDown Ratings: Pre-Backlash Show Does Big Number (May 3rd 2024)

Posted on by Jake Skudder

The WWE SmackDown Ratings for the Friday, May 3rd episode of the show have now been revealed, and they were up from the previous week.

According to a new report from WrestleNomics, the episode drew around 2,148,000 overnight viewers, up from last week’s 2,143,000 overnight viewers.

On top of that, the episode got a 0.60 in the 18-49 demo, up from last week’s 0.58.

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WWE SmackDown Ratings May 3rd 2024

You can check out how the numbers match up to all of the other episodes of SmackDown in 2024 via the table below (info via PWInsider):

Date Audience Number Demo 18-49
5/3/24 2,148,000 0.60
4/26/24 2,143,000 0.58
4/19/24 2,333,000 0.63
4/12/24 2,499,000 0.77
4/5/24 2,603,000 0.77
3/29/24 2,201,000 0.60
3/22/24 2,235,000 0.61
3/15/24 2,340,000 0.68
3/8/24 2,439,000 0.69
3/1/24 2,348,000 0.64
2/23/24 2,272,000 0.62
2/16/24 2,555,000 0.75
2/9/24 2,579,000 0.75
2/2/24 2,469,000 0.74
1/26/24 2,475,000 0.71
1/19/24 2,408,000 0.62
1/12/24 2,384,000 0.64
1/5/24 2,465,000 0.67

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We’ll be covering all of the action from WrestleMania weekend, so make sure that you keep checking back for everything you need to know!

Make sure you check out more of the content we have via our Minus World section and if you want to see more pro wrestling or combat sports you can check out my site FightFans!

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Worst Game You’ve Ever Played in Your Life Now Available on Xbox Game Pass

Posted on by Colton Vandegrift

Insider sources at Xbox have confirmed that worst-selling 2023 action roguelike The Worst Game You’ve Ever Played In Your Life will soon be arriving on Xbox Game Pass. This marks a huge win for the company, whose primary business model of repackaging borderline unplayable third-party garbage as hot new subscription service bonus content has opened up a whole new avenue of exploitation that gullible consumers just eat right up.

“We’re so thrilled that we’ve gotten the opportunity to fill out our Game Pass quota this month with beloved titles like The Worst Game You’ve Ever Played In Your Life,” said Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. “It’s cheap, underproduced slop like this that really lets our subscribers know how much we care about delivering as much quantity and as little quality as possible to their game libraries.”

According to sources, it’s almost as if the greater public consciousness of the gamer community has forgotten how much they hated The Worst Game You’ve Ever Played In Your Life upon its release just last year.

“Sure it’s the lowest-rated game of 2023 on Metacritic, but now I’m practically getting it for free,” responded unbiased X user @philslittlemilkdrinker78, who has already spent $85 on Game Pass subscription payments this year alone. “Just imagine how much it would have cost me to buy all these games individually!”

Hard Drive received no response from this user when pressed for comment on how many Game Pass service games they had actually finished this year. However, we have received word from lead developer of The Worst Game You’ve Ever Played In Your Life, Dan Bungle, on what it’s like to have his game accepted into Xbox’s esteemed digital bargain bin.

“To be perfectly honest with you, I had deleted the game’s files not two weeks after its release to make room on my computer for a torrented copy of Evan Almighty,” said Bungle in an exciting glimpse into the inner-workings of modern game development. “So when Xbox got in contact with me, I just threw together a new version from scratch in a few days and figured no one would care enough to tell the difference.”

The Worst Game You’ve Ever Played In Your Life will be releasing on Xbox Game Pass on June 9th, 2024 alongside Nail Clipping Simulator and Fifa 2023, making it by far the most hotly anticipated game to arrive on the subscription service in recent years.

WWE News: CM Punk References Kendrick Lamar Diss Track during RAW

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WWE News: CM Punk referenced the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake saga that has been ongoing over the past few days on RAW.

Punk appeared on the show to cut a promo on Drew McIntyre as their feud continues ahead of an expected match at either Clash at the Castle or SummerSlam 2024.

During the promo, Punk said that McIntyre is “a hater, he hates the way that I walk, hates the way that I talk.”

WWE News: CM Punk Channels Kendrick Lamar

This appeared to be a reference to the Drake diss track ‘Euphoria’ that Kendrick recently dropped, which included the lyrics:

“It’s always been about love and hate, now let me say I’m the biggest hate. I hate the way that you walk, the way that you talk, I hate the way that you dress. I hate the way that you sneak diss, if I catch flight, it’s gon’ be direct.”

It’s not just Punk though that is bringing the feud into the realm of pro wrestling, as Kendrick himself made reference to WWE legend Shawn Michaels during another recent diss track aimed at Drake called Not Like Us.

“Put the whole label on me, I’mma get ’em dropped. Sweet Chin Music and I won’t pass the aux” Kendrick recites during the track, with ‘Sweet Chin Music’ of course being a reference to HBK’s iconic finishing move.

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WWE News: Top Superstar Reveals Contract is up in Early 2025

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WWE News: A top Superstar has revealed that their contract is up in early 2025 and that they don’t know “what comes next.” 

Speaking to Alistair McGeorge for the UK’s Metro, Kevin Owens noted that his contract is up in around nine months, but he doesn’t yet know what is going to happen.

“I really don’t take anything for granted, I’ve nine months left on my contract, and I don’t know what can happen from here on out,” Owens noted.

WWE News: Kevin Owens Talks Contract Expiry

Owens has now been on the WWE roster for over a decade, after an incredibly successful run on the independent scene as Kevin Steen.

“This has been my home for 10 years and it’s beyond the locker room” Owens added. “There’s some very, very, very special people that work behind the scenes that I’ve become very close with, and I really can’t imagine not seeing them as part of my life.”

It remains to be seen whether or not Owens decides to re-sign or move on to the likes of All Elite Wrestling/AEW, but it will be a big loss for WWE if he decides to leave early next year.

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