2 3 guys, 2 countries, 1 believer By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:56:24 +0000 An OM worker shares the gospel with a Syrian in northern Iraq, surprisingly reconnecting with the man months later at his baptism in Sweden. Full Article
2 Incarnate School of Art and Mission 2014 begins By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:21:50 +0000 For the second time, OM Italy hosts the Incarnate School of Art and Mission in Bobbio Pellice. Full Article
2 Transform 2016: A refugee’s prayer - An insight into short-term refugee ministry By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:55:36 +0000 Meeting Christian refugees praying for European governments made a deep impression on a Transform participant. For another, the term ‘refugee’ got a whole new meaning. Full Article
2 Incarnate 2016 By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Oct 2016 23:29:29 +0000 Artists gathered in Italy for Incarnate 2016 with purpose: to pursue the arts while engaging in cross-cultural missions. Full Article
2 Transform 2016: Pilgrim walk in Spain By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:56:55 +0000 Walking the thousand year old pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela gave the Transform team many opportunities to share the Gospel Full Article
2 Transform 2016: Refugee By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 23:17:11 +0000 Participants witnessed God at work through the Transform conference in Spain followed by outreach teams to the Mediterranean region and beyond. Full Article
2 Transform 2018 - VIBRANT By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:41:53 +0000 The OM Transform team experienced God at work during the conference and outreach day. The local churches were an added blessing, as was the cycling team sent out to pray for least reached towns. Full Article
2 Gearing up for Out of the Comfort Zone 2012 By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:28:23 +0000 Currently 100 people from 15 nations are expected at OM Malaysia’s annual missions conference at Golden Sands in Port Dickson, Malaysia, from 14-18 July 2012. Full Article
2 God’s dream for the nations at OCZ Asia 2014 By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:49:04 +0000 In June, 162 people from 28 countries participate in Out of the Comfort Zone Asia 2014, followed by outreaches to 12 countries. Full Article
2 TeenStreet Malaysia 2015 takes off By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:14:42 +0000 TeenStreet Malaysia 2015 was attended by over 350 teenagers wanting to draw closer to God. Full Article
2 Out of the Comfort Zone Asia 2016 By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2016 02:08:57 +0000 A recap of OM's OCZ conference, why it's worth attending and what participants learned this year. Full Article
2 Teenstreet Malaysia 2016 starts By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:27:04 +0000 Teenstreet Malaysia 2016 begins, and teens there are studying "The Art of Living". Full Article
2 Out of the Comfort Zone Asia 2017 begins By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 23:36:05 +0000 On July 8, 2017 the Out of the Comfort Zone Asia, a short-term missions conference, began. Full Article
2 OM team brings the Saviour to people in Perquín By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:09:58 +0000 A team of 38 from El Salvador and Guatemala visited the Salvadoran city of Perquín to spread the message of the Saviour. Full Article
2 Licht in einer traurigen Realität By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:39:42 +0000 Gerechtigkeit zu den Unterdrückten zu bringen ist ein Auftrag für jeden Christen, sagt Natasha Shoultz, die unter Frauen in Prostitution in Prag arbeitet. Full Article
2 Impacting youth in Cañar By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 11:44:50 +0000 “Jesus really died for me?” asks one child during a recent outreach in Cañar, where OM witnesses God impact many through sports and Bible study. Full Article
2 Bienvenido a América latina! By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2018 22:48:06 +0000 Santa Marta, Colombia :: Logos Hope is welcomed to a new region of the world, where the ship's community is adjusting to a new language. Full Article
2 Ellos son como Tú! By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 05:22:48 +0000 Barranquilla, Colombia :: Logos Hope's focus for her time in Latin America is to encourage Latinos to serve God around the world. Full Article
2 2018 Was The Best T20 Year For Me: Rahul Recalls His Fifty For PBKS vs DC By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:48:38 +0530 KL Rahul relives his incredible 14-ball fifty, he scored in the 2018 IPL while playing for Punjab Kings (erstwhile Kings XI Punjab) and called it the best T20 year of his career. Full Article
2 3rd T20I Live: India Keep SA In Check Despite Miller-Klaasen Fightback By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:28:51 +0530 India vs South Africa 3rd T20I LIVE Updates: Varun Chakaravarthy has picked two wickets as South Africa are four down in their chase of 220 runs against India Full Article
2 India vs South Africa Live Streaming, 3rd T20I: When And Where To Watch By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:34:09 +0530 Here are the live streaming and live telecast details of India vs South Africa 3rd T20I - Full Article
2 Bizarre: Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops Ind vs SA T20I. Internet Reacts - Watch By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:05:11 +0530 After India had set hosts South Africa a target of 220,Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks scored seven in one over when play had to be stopped as insects caused the play to stop Full Article
2 Century At 22: Tilak Varma Sets 'Youngest' Feat With Great Show vs South Africa By sports.ndtv.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:06:22 +0530 India vs South Africa: Tilak Varma played an unbeaten 107-run knock from 56 balls at a strike rate of 191.07 Full Article
2 Bizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm.. - NDTV Sports By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:35:11 GMT Bizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm.. NDTV SportsPlayer match highlights - South Africa vs India, 3rd T20I, Today, India tour of South Africa, 2024 CricbuzzTilak Varma takes down South Africa, breaks world record with maiden T20I century, hits 7 sixes in Centurion Hindustan TimesIndia-South Africa T20I halted due to flying ants | To follow the match | Inshorts InshortsPig, Mouse, Snake, Flying Ants: Creatures Who Invaded Cricket Field During International Matches News18 Full Article
2 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Box Office Collection Day 12: Kartik Aaryan Delivers 402% More Than His Entire Paycheck For The Horror-Comedy! - Koimoi By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:32:27 GMT Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Box Office Collection Day 12: Kartik Aaryan Delivers 402% More Than His Entire Paycheck For The Horror-Comedy! KoimoiBhushan Kumar reveals favouritism behind Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again Diwali clash: 'I even met Aj TOI EtimesHindi video: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Ami Je Tomar 3.0 full video goes viral; who won dance dare, Madhuri Dixit or Vidya Balan? MintBhool Bhulaiyaa 3 vs Singham Again box office collection day 12: Kartik Aaryan-led horror comedy, Ajay Devgn's film in neck-and-neck fight ahead of Kanguva release Business TodayKartik Aaryan smashes records with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, becomes youngest actor to join crore 200 club Hindustan Times Full Article
2 Biñan execs told to explain reclamation project By www.philstar.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800 Officials of Biñan City have been ordered to respond to a complaint filed by residents regarding a reclamation project in Laguna de Bay. Full Article
2 Court lifts €20 million freezing order on DF Advocates in Vitals case By www.maltatoday.com.mt Published On :: Wed,13 Nov 2024 10:02:06 +0100 Court removes temporary freezing order on DF Advocates after decreeing that the law firm could not be found criminally guilty Full Article
2 Cruise liner passengers fall by 7% in third quarter of 2024, but cruise liner calls increase By www.maltatoday.com.mt Published On :: Wed,13 Nov 2024 13:24:28 +0100 Figures published by the National Statistics Office show that Malta has welcomed 672,276 cruise passengers in 2024 Full Article
2 Malta presents Climate Vulnerability and Resilience Index at COP29 By www.maltatoday.com.mt Published On :: Wed,13 Nov 2024 15:29:29 +0100 The index was designed to quantify the specific vulnerabilities faced by countries, especially small island developing states Full Article
2 Chinese man shot in Parañaque; suspects with P1.2-M in drugs nabbed By newsinfo.inquirer.net Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:54:41 +0800 MANILA, Philippines — Parañaque City police arrested three foreign nationals for shooting a Chinese man and for possessing drugs worth P1.2 million during their arrest on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The victim was identified as “Li”, a 35-year-old Chinese national who works as a money changer employee in Parañaque City. He was shot at a residential complex in Barangay Don Galo on Wednesday morning and was taken to Juan De Dios Hospital in Pasay City for treatment. According to the Southern Police District’s (SPD) report, alias “Syncell”, a 32-year-old Filipino online agent who also lives in the complex, witnessed the incident. […]...Keep on reading: Chinese man shot in Parañaque; suspects with P1.2-M in drugs nabbed Full Article
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2 DITO to launch equity offering on November 20 By business.inquirer.net Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:10:11 +0800 DITO CME Holdings Corp. is set to finally launch its follow-on offering of up to P4.2 billion next week, after one month of delay as it stepped back to assess the market. In a disclosure on Wednesday, the parent company of DITO Telecommunity (DITO Tel) announced that the offer would run on Nov. 20 to […]...Keep on reading: DITO to launch equity offering on November 20 Full Article
2 Previous financial pledges on climate change yet to materialise, PM Shehbaz tells COP29 summit By www.dawn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:29:48 +0500 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted on Wednesday that financial pledges made at the previous two United Nations’ annual climate summits — COP27 and COP28 — were yet to materialise. He made the remarks during the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, that is being held in Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku. The premier presented Pakistan’s case on the second and final day of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit. Pakistan is ranked among the top 10 most climate-vulnerable countries, according to the Global Climate Risk Index. It has faced increasingly frequent and severe weather events, such as unprecedented floods, intense monsoon rains, devastating heat waves, rapid glacial melting and glacial lake outburst floods. Addressing the summit, PM Shehbaz asserted that COP29 should “make this understanding loud and clear that we will have to fulfil those financial pledges” committed at COP27 and COP28. “And yet, I think, those huge financial commitments have to be materialised.” View this post on Instagram The prime minister said the event was aimed at understanding the “calamities which, unfortunately, some of the countries have already faced and some will if we do not act”. At COP27 in 2022, which was also attended by PM Shehbaz, countries had adopted a hard-fought final agreement to set up a “loss and damage fund” to help poor countries battered by climate disasters. At COP28 last year, then-caretaker premier Anwaarul Haq Kakar had called for immediately executing the $100 billion in commitments for climate finance. According to the UN, around $700 million have been pledged so far for the loss and damage fund, with France, Italy, Germany and the UAE being the biggest contributors. At COP29 today, PM Shehbaz also spoke about the devastating monsoon floods of 2022, highlighting they had resulted in 1,700 deaths, massive displacement, destruction of houses and crops, and $30 billion loss to the country’s economy. He called on the international community “to take measures which are so important at this point in time to have a conducive environment” to combat climate change. The prime minister stressed that Pakistan was one of the countries that “hardly contribute” to global emissions, yet it was vulnerable to climate change and listed as one of the “10 countries which can, God forbid, face this kind of devastation again”. “My memories are still fresh,” he said, recalling a meeting with flood affectees in Balochistan, including a boy named Ikramullah who had “lost everything”. “His entire village was erased from the face of the earth, his home was completely demolished, and his school was also submerged. And we had arranged his education [in] another part of Pakistan,” he said. PM Shehbaz stated he would not want “other countries to face the plight Pakistan faced back in 2022”. Describing Pakistan as a “resilient, hard-working and responsible nation”, the premier affirmed his country was “fully committed to being part of the global climate solutions”. Concluding his speech, the prime minister expressed the hope that under Azerbaijan’s leadership, COP29 can transform into a “finance COP by restoring confidence in the pledging process and scaling up climate finance”. “I strongly feel that climate finance must be grant-based and not add to the debt burden of vulnerable developing countries,” he said, reiterating his remarks from yesterday on the sidelines of the summit. “Two years ago, I warned, and I warned at the top of my voice, that the future would never forgive our inaction. Today, I echo the same warning with greater urgency,” PM Shehbaz asserted. ‘We shouldn’t brave impact of emissions by others’ Referring to the 2015 Paris Agreement, PM Shehbaz said: “Ten years ago in Paris, we had failed to stop the rise in emissions and catastrophic global warming, and those pledges in Paris 10 years ago, which were made have yet to see the light of the day.” “As the minus-one emitters, we should not brave the impact of emissions realised by others without even the tools to finance resilience,” he emphasised. “Without climate justice, there can be no real resilience,” the prime minister asserted. The premier further said Pakistan would “go through a renewable energy revolution”, noting that the country last year presented a “comprehensive National Adaptation Plan”. He continued: “This year, we have developed our National Carbon Market Framework. But we cannot do it alone. Pakistan needs international support to deliver on its climate ambitions.” “My government has taken concrete actions to deliver on its commitment of producing 60 per cent of all energy from green sources and shifting 30pc of our vehicles to EVs (electric vehicles) by the end of this decade,” he told the summit. PM Shehbaz stated that developing countries would need an estimated $6.2 trillion by 2030 to implement less than half of their current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). “The same goes for adaption and loss and damage,” he added, recalling the efforts at COP27 led by then-climate change minister Sherry Rehman. Early warning systems for all Addressing the COP29 summit, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted the utility of early warning systems for climate-induced disasters and extended his gratitude to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for launching the ‘Early Warning for All’ initiative. “Today, the threat is not limited to floods, we are facing rising temperatures, more intense and frequent heatwaves, and erratic rainfall patterns,” Dar said. “Early warning systems for various climate-induced hazards including floods, glacial lake outbursts, droughts and extreme heat are essential for resilience, not just for Pakistan but for all vulnerable nations worldwide,” he added. The deputy PM thanked the UN Secretary-General for the early warning initiative, which “aims to protect every person on earth with an early warning system by 2027”. Dar added that the threat of extreme heat emphasises the necessity of multi-hazard early warning systems, which he said were “critical to saving lives and supporting sustainable development in the face of climate adversity”. “Despite our limited resources, Pakistan is committed to climate action and has set very ambitious goals,” the deputy PM said. “Our pledge to reduce projected greenhouse gas emissions by 50pc by 2030 comprises a 15pc reduction through national efforts and an additional 35pc contingent on international support.” Dar named the Green Pakistan Project, an “electric vehicle policy”, a large-scale project to rehabilitate mangroves and implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) mass transit systems in Pakistan’s major cities. “These efforts aim to fulfil our nationally determined contributions and to balance our global mitigation role with local adaptation needs,” Dar said. “However, we must acknowledge that national efforts alone are insufficient.” The deputy PM highlighted that accessible climate finance is essential for Pakistan to meet these targets. “We urgently call on developed nations to honour their $100bn climate finance annual pledge and establish a new collective quantitative goal that reflects today’s needs with funding reaching the trillions,” he stated. He added that this funding must be “accessible, grant-based and reflective of the historical responsibilities of industrialised nations”, adding that the burden “cannot rest solely on developing countries”. “While Pakistan is ready to do its part, we look to the international community for support, particularly in accessing climate finance for early warning systems and climate resilience projects,” he said. “We need mechanisms that ensure easy, direct access to funds that can bolster national programmes rather than piloting isolated projects.” Dar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to “being part of the solution” to the shared climate crisis and stressed that through shared partnerships and support from global allies, “we can bridge the early warning gap, enhance resilience and build a safer, more sustainable future for generations to come”. ‘Debt cannot be new normal’ Speaking at a Pakistan-organised conference at COP29 yesterday, PM Shehbaz had said debt cannot become the “acceptable new normal” in climate financing. He had explained that financing in the form of loans pushes developing nations towards “mounting debt traps”, which he referred to as “death traps”. Speaking at Glaciers 2025: Actions for Glaciers, the prime minister had also linked humanity’s survival with the health of glaciers, saying Pakistan was ready to work with the world on the matter. Participating world leaders and delegates pose for a group photo during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku on Nov 12, 2024. — AFP PM Shehbaz also met with various world leaders on the sidelines of the summit, including UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UK PM Sir Keir Starmer and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as well as those from South and Central Asia. Dozens of world leaders convened in Azerbaijan for COP29 but many big names skipped the UN climate talks where the impact of Donald Trump’s election victory was keenly felt. US President Joe Biden, China’s President Xi Jinping, India’s PM Narendra Modi and France’s President Emmanuel Macron were among the G20 leaders missing the event. Pakistan witnessed devastating floods during the 2022 monsoon season, induced by climate change, resulting in the loss of at least 1,700 lives. With 33m people affected and swathes of agricultural land washed away, the damage incurred losses worth $30bn, according to government estimates. In June 2024, a heat wave brought record-high temperatures, severely impacting public health and agriculture. Full Article Pakistan
2 Imran Khan gives ‘final call’ for protest on Nov 24 By www.dawn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:46:26 +0500 PTI founder Imran Khan has issued a “final call” for a protest in Islamabad on November 24, denouncing what he described as the “stolen mandate”, the “unjust arrests” of people, and the government’s push to pass the 26th constitutional amendment bill last month, it emerged on Wednesday. Since his arrest in August 2023 on several counts, Imran’s party has been holding protests across the country for his release, and against the alleged “rigging” of the 2024 elections on February 8. Since the events of May 9, 2023, PTI leaders have faced arrests and detentions from time to time, mostly for leading protests in the country. A day ago, some top PTI leaders were taken into custody from outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for violating Section 144 but were released shortly afterwards after being issued a warning. Last month, police arrested several PTI leaders and activists across multiple districts of Punjab for holding protests. In September, the party’s top leadership, along with 11 MNAs, were apprehended but released later. Similarly, his sisters Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, together with a dozen party workers, were arrested for allegedly leading a protest in Islamabad last month. Both were released after obtaining bail from a court. Speaking to journalists after meeting Imran in Adiala Jail on Wednesday, Aleema said that the final call for protest was for everyone, including PTI ticket holders, members of parliament, and workers and supporters of the party. “This is the moment when you will have to decide [whether] you want to live under martial law or live with freedom,” she quoted Imran as saying. “You used your right [to vote] on February 8…. but the next day, the foundation you had laid for democracy was stolen,” she further quoted Imran as saying. Aleema went on to say that Imran has addressed his call to four categories of people —farmers, lawyers, civil society and students— who should come out to protest for their rights. Speaking on the 26th Amendment being enacted as law, she quoted Imran as saying, “All of your rights have been taken away; the Supreme Court has been occupied, and the current conditions are even worse than previous martial laws.” This call for protest comes after a series of protests by PTI nationwide throughout October. During the last protest called for Islamabad on October 4, hundreds of PTI activists, including senior leaders, gathered at multiple locations in the capital after defying heavy police blockades and road closures. Authorities had dug trenches and placed iron nails on a stretch of the Islamabad-Peshawar motorway to prevent protesters from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from reaching the capital. Despite these hurdles, PTI workers had managed to reach D-chowk amid heavy rain. PTI had claimed KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who was part of the protest caravan, was arrested by Rangers from KP House before retracting their claims. After a mysterious day-long disappearance, he resurfaced in Peshawar as he arrived at the KP Assembly in the evening to address the lawmakers there. PTI called off its announced D-Chowk protest for October 15 on the eve of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit after assurances of a medical check-up for Imran. On November 8, 14 people, including eight cops, were injured when clashes erupted between the police and PTI supporters in Quetta. The clashes occurred after the administration cancelled permission for the party to hold a rally at Railway Hockey Ground to demand the release of Imran, citing security threats. ‘Call for chaos and provocation’ Reacting to Imran’s call for protest, PPP Vice-President Senator Sherry Rehman condemned the move, terming it “a call for chaos and provocation” rather than a protest. “We have also held peaceful protests but never told workers to kill or die,” Rehman said in a statement on Wednesday. She asked for an explanation regarding the purpose behind the “so-called final and decisive protest.” “Those who ordered workers to go out with a shroud on their heads should fear God,” she said, adding that despite PPP leaders being hanged and murdered, they never issued calls for violent protests. Rehman concluded by saying that Imran wants chaos and is using workers as “political fuel for his release”. ‘PTI trying to start armed struggle’ PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah accused Imran of planning to start an “armed struggle” against the government. Speaking on a private news channel yesterday, Sanaullah said: “It can be ascertained from the statements of the PTI founder that run in the media and newspapers ….. that they are planning to start a struggle, an armed struggle against the government.” When asked who were the people trying to start the “armed struggle”, Sanaullah said, “All of you are seeing the people who go and meet him every day and then come out and give statements on this.” He also referred to KP CM Gandapur’s speech at the Swabi jalsa earlier this week, saying that the rhetoric used there “indicated that they are planning an armed struggle”. Full Article Pakistan
2 Actor John Krasinski Named 'Sexiest Man Alive' Of 2024 By People Magazine - NDTV By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:33:59 GMT Actor John Krasinski Named 'Sexiest Man Alive' Of 2024 By People Magazine NDTVCelebs crowned Sexiest Man Alive in last ten years: John Krasinski, Patrick Dempsey, Paul Rudd, to Idris Elba Hindustan TimesIs Jim from The Office really the sexiest man in the world? The GuardianJohn Krasinski Is PEOPLE's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive! PEOPLEJohn Krasinski chosen as Sexiest Man Alive but fans have declared these stars as Sexiest Musician and Sexi The Economic Times Full Article
2 Oncologist stabbed at Chennai govt hospital ‘by 26-year-old whose mother is undergoing cancer treatment’ - The Indian Express By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:43:17 GMT Oncologist stabbed at Chennai govt hospital ‘by 26-year-old whose mother is undergoing cancer treatment’ The Indian ExpressVideo: Chennai man calmly walks away after stabbing doctor, wipes knife India TodayIndian Medical Association condemns brutal attack on doctor in Chennai The New Indian ExpressDaylight assault on doctor inside Chennai hospital leaves medical fraternity in shock The Hindu'No law and order': BJP, AIADMK attack ruling DMK after government doctor stabbed in Chennai The Times of India Full Article
2 Irem Collection Volume 2 (NS) By www.vgchartz.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:33:04 GMT It's time for more Irem. Approximately one year after the launch of the first volume, publisher ININ and developers Tozai Games & Ratalaika Games have produced Irem Collection Volume 2, the second installment of a five-part anthology. Like the last one, this collection includes three Irem arcade games from yesteryear. In this instance, the games are the vertically-scrolling shoot-'em-up Air Duel, the side-scrolling run-and-gun game GunForce, and its direct sequel GunForce II. And just like the coin-op games from the first volume, these titles arrive with a few bells and whistles, although fewer than you'd like. The first game on offer is Air Duel, a middle-of-the-pack shoot-'em-up from 1990. For the most part the game is hopelessly generic, but it does benefit from a couple of interesting ideas. The first is that it allows players to change their aircraft at the start of each level; you can choose between a forward-firing jet fighter or a helicopter that turns and fires at an angle. The second is the bomb, which extends outward in several horizontal blasts that can actually be directed left, right, and center by the player. Even with these wrinkles, though, the game fails to leave a strong impression. The scoring system is rudimentary, the backgrounds are mostly boring, and the action is rather basic. Things improve with GunForce, also known by the amazingly bonkers subtitle Battle Fire Engulfed Terror Island. A precursor of sorts to Metal Slug, GunForce is a bit rough around the edges but undeniably fun to play. The action is fast-moving, there are many different weapon types to collect, and, best of all, almost every stage has an assortment of vehicles and turrets to occupy. At various points, you can jump inside a cable car, a raft, a helicopter, a jeep, a mech, you name it. In the fourth stage, you actually start inside a tank. The game suffers from a couple of nagging problems, including a floaty jump and not enough enemy diversity, but overall it's a competent shooter. Its sequel, GunForce II, is much more than competent. In fact, it's downright great. Developed by the team that would eventually leave Irem and form Nazca, the studio responsible for Metal Slug, it's a high-octane run-and-gun game with explosive action, spectacular boss fights, and lots of exciting vehicle sections. Everything from the premier GunForce has been dialed up to 11. The graphics are more vibrant and detailed; the explosions more fiery; the bosses far more unusual, dynamic, and dangerous; and the set-pieces more inspired. At one point, you'll scream down train tracks on a motorcycle while a mechanical centipede gives chase; at another point, in the beginning of the final stage, you'll pilot a hovercraft above the clouds and shoot down enemy missiles. The only downside: significant slowdown at times, when there are simply too many bullets, explosions, and bad guys on screen. In addition to the three main games, all of which support two player local co-op, Irem Collection Volume 2 includes the SNES and Super Famicom ports of GunForce. While it's always nice to have extra games, the home console versions in this instance are inferior, due to frame rate issues and downgraded graphics & animations. Unfortunately, the developers didn't go the extra mile to remove the slowdown, either from GunForce II or from the SNES/Super Famicom version of GunForce. Nor did they include any instruction manuals or bonus materials, although that was to be expected based on Volume 1. This volume would have benefited particularly from some bonus content on Nazca, which seems to be the common denominator connecting all three games. Although it's difficult to tell due to the use of pseudonyms at the time, it's generally accepted that the team that would one day develop Metal Slug started its career within Irem with Air Duel and finished with GunForce II. Profiles of the developers and/or interviews with the people involved would certainly enhance this collection and help explain the theme. While there's no bonus content to speak of, there are multiple quality-of-life features, including rewind, cheats, save states, control mapping, and auto-fire, plus plenty of display, shader, and wallpaper options. There are also online leaderboards for each game, as long as you play in "classic" mode. Irem Collection Volume 2 is very much like the first volume — an uneven collection of old-school coin-op shooters ideal for collectors and arcade enthusiasts. The games here are arguably better overall than those in Volume 1, mostly due to the greatness of GunForce II, but they've received fewer upgrades. Hopefully future installments will include more refinements, more bonus content, and more ways to appreciate and celebrate each game. Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/463017/irem-collection-volume-2-ns/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
2 Loco Motive Releases November 21 for Switch and PC By www.vgchartz.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:51:52 GMT Publisher Chucklefish and developer Robust Games announced the point-and-click puzzle game, Loco Motive, will launch for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and GOG n November 21 for $17.99 / £14.99 / €17.99. "Were thrilled to get Loco Motive into the hands of players!” said Robust Games creative director and co-founder Adam Riches. "From the humble origins of a simple game jam to a fully fledged adventure in its own right, the last few years have been a whirlwind." Robust Games technical director and co-founder Joseph Riches added, "My brother and I always wanted to create something together, and we’re very grateful to have had that opportunity. There was an unrelenting drive to make Loco Motive happen, and it’s our hope that players will see our passion and love for the genre reflected in this game." View the release date trailer below: Read details on the game below: Welcome aboard the Reuss Express, a journey of a life-time derailed by an unexpected assassination. On the eve of a landmark speech by the wealthy heiress Lady Unterwald, a straight-laced lawyer, a crime novelist-turned rookie detective, and an undercover spy find themselves embroiled in a murder, a mystery, and worst of all… an adventure! Now stuck onboard a luxurious steam train, within stabbing distance of a cold-blooded killer, the race is on to prove their innocence once and for all!Play as Diana, Arthur and Herman to unwrap the mystery and put your point and click puzzle-solving skills to the test... Features: A comedy adventure that hits like smooth jazz, set onboard a 1930s express train Take control of three playable characters, in an interlinking comedic adventure Uncover a deadly mystery, full of twists, turns and slapstick humour Meet a train-full of quirky and somewhat suspicious fellow passengers Stop at nothing to solve item-based puzzles, that won’t leave you head-scratching for hours Choose how you play - take direct interactive character control, or opt for a classic point and click experience Beautifully detailed pixel art animations Need a little nudge in the right direction? Telephone for assistance with an in-game hint call-line! With the slinky sounds of composer Paul Zimmermann (Wildfrost, Space Haven) Voice Acting! A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/463050/loco-motive-releases-november-21-for-switch-and-pc/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
2 Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Headed to PS4 and Xbox One on December 2 By www.vgchartz.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:54:47 GMT Developer Dragami Games announced Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will launch for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on December 2 for $44.99. The game first released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in September. The PS4 and Xbox One versions run in 1080p at 30 frames per second or higher. The Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One versions support Smart Delivery, however, the PS5 and PS4 versions do not support cross-buy. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/463051/lollipop-chainsaw-repop-headed-to-ps4-and-xbox-one-on-december-2/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
2 Xbox Series X|S vs Xbox 360 Sales Comparison in Japan - October 2024 By www.vgchartz.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:48:03 GMT The VGChartz sales comparison series of articles are updated monthly and each one focuses on a different sales comparison using our estimated video game hardware figures. The charts include comparisons between the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, as well as with older platforms. There are articles based on our worldwide estimates, as well as the US, Europe, and Japan. This monthly series compares the aligned sales of the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox 360 in Japan, as well as looking at lifetime original Xbox sales and Xbox One sales. The Xbox Series X|S launched in Japan in November 2020, while the Xbox 360 launched in Japan in December 2005. The original Xbox launched in Japan in February 2002 and the Xbox One in September 2014. XSX|S Vs. X360 Japan: Gap change in latest month: 9,729 - X360 Gap change over last 12 months: 260,451 - X360 Total Lead: 557,867 - X360 Xbox Series X|S Total Sales: 636,764 Xbox 360 Total Sales: 1,194,631 October 2024 is the 48th month the Xbox Series X|S has been available for in Japan. In the latest month, the gap grew in favor of the Xbox 360 when compared to the aligned launch of the Xbox Series X|S by 9,729 units. In the last 12 months, the Xbox 360 has outsold the Xbox Series X|S by 0.26 million units. The Xbox 360 is currently ahead by 0.56 million units. The Xbox Series X|S has sold 0.64 million units in 48 months, while the Xbox 360 sold 1.19 million units. Month 48 for the Xbox Series X|S is October 2024 and for the Xbox 360 is November 2009. The Xbox 360 crossed 1.2 million units in month 49 and 1.5 million units in month 67. The Xbox 360 sold 1.66 million units lifetime. The Xbox Series X|S is 1.02 million units behind lifetime Xbox 360 sales. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/463010/xbox-series-xs-vs-xbox-360-sales-comparison-in-japan-october-2024/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
2 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics for November 2024 Announced By www.vgchartz.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:40:03 GMT Sony Interactive Entertainment on the PlayStation Blog has revealed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog games for November 2024. The PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog and Classics will be available from Tuesday, November 19. The PlayStation Plus monthly games for November 2024 are currently available and includes Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged for the PS5 and PS4, Ghostwire: Tokyo for the PS5, and Death Note Killer Within for the PS5 and PS4. Check out the latest information below: PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog Grand Theft Auto V* | PS4, PS5 When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody, least of all each other. Experience the interwoven stories of Franklin, Michael and Trevor in the sprawling open world of Los Santos and Blaine County. *PlayStation Plus re-release. Dying Light 2: Stay Human | PS4, PS5 In Dying Light 2, survival meets action adventure as you attempt to endure a hostile, post-apocalyptic world. Rival factions across The City aren’t the only enemy – a virus has turned a vast majority of the human population into monsters. Take on the role of Aiden Caldwell, a wanderer with the power to change the fate of The City, but your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth – and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills to defeat your enemies and make allies. Unravel the dark secrets behind those that wield power, choose sides and decide your destiny. But wherever your actions take you, there’s one thing you must do – stay human. Like a Dragon: Ishin | PS4, PS5 1860’s Kyo is plagued by widespread inequality, and one samurai will change the course of history in his search for justice. Take up the sword as Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade, load your revolver, and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure that only the creators of Yakuza: Like a Dragon could produce. MotoGP 24 | PS4, PS5 As a new season dawns, the winds of change are sweeping through the pit crews. Embark on your quest to become a MotoGP legend and shape your own epic saga. Challenge your abilities and immerse yourself in the exhilarating journey of the 2024 campaign. From humble beginnings to triumphant heights, the path is yours to forge. Engage in thrilling rivalries, build your reputation, and leave your mark on the history of your beloved team. The Sims 4 Island Living* (Add-on only) | PS4 Welcome to Sulani, where the sun shines bright and the nights are totally chill. Escape the ordinary and enjoy a laid-back lifestyle surrounded by beaches in The Sims 4 Island Living. Explore a breezy world drenched in sun, sand, and endless fun as your Sims make their own paradise. Set sail on the glistening water in your island canoe, swim to your heart’s content, and explore the scenery on a watercraft. Everything is chill (except for the occasional sunburn) when it’s Island Living. *Requires the original game The Sims 4. Digimon Survive | PS4 After getting lost on a school trip, Takuma Momozuka finds himself transported to a world inhabited by ferocious foes and new allies. Join Takuma and his friends as they fight their way back home. Digimon Survive is a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in a mysterious world filled with dangerous monsters and deadly battles that will test your ability to survive. Persuade your opponents to join your team and evolve them to fight alongside you in thrilling turn-based battles. Unfold a dark tale about friendship and survival that is jam-packed with exciting drama, a unique cast of characters, and potentially grim choices. Overcooked! All You Can Eat | PS4, PS5 Hold onto your chef hats and prepare your appetite for an XXL portion of Overcooked magic. Overcooked!, Overcooked! 2 and all additional content are blended together and remastered in this delicious definitive edition! Enjoy hundreds of levels of cooperative cooking chaos across increasingly perilous and obscure kitchens. Stick Fight: The Game | PS4 Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet. Fight it out against your friends or find random sticks from around the world! Clash: Artifacts of Chaos | PS4, PS5 Drawing upon both surreal and punk fantasy influences, the world and civilisations of Zenozoik are brimming with fascinating characters, creatures and landscapes. You play as Pseudo, a master of martial arts who lives as a recluse in the strange land of Zenozoik. When you cross paths with the Boy, a small creature whose mysterious powers have attracted the attention of Gemini, the Mistress of the Artifacts, you decide to protect him, unaware that much greater forces are involved. Roam this intriguing land and discover its paths, inhabitants and ancient secrets. Killer Frequency | PS4, PS5 The year is 1987, and as the clock strikes midnight in small-town Gallows Creek, USA, former big city radio DJ Forrest Nash is live on air in what will turn out to be the graveyard shift of a lifetime… In this horror comedy, you must solve puzzles to save callers from being hunted down by a mysterious killer. Where every call is life and death, can you save the inhabitants of Gallows Creek? Step into the shoes of a late-night radio talk-show host – new in town and fallen from grace. The Sheriff is dead, so the townsfolk turn to you for help. You, Forrest Nash, are the only person in town who can run a phone line. Hungry Shark World | PS4 Become a shark and spread terror on the beach! Fight man, machine and beast as you explore tropical islands, sunken temples, vast cities and frozen icebergs. Enjoy discovering expansive levels with their own distinctive enemies, hidden treasures and unique missions. Take on everything the sea throws at you, from gruesome goblin sharks and the adorable porbeagle, to prehistoric monsters and giant submarines. With rebalanced enemies and pacing, there’s a challenge around every corner! Chivalry 2 | PS4, PS5 Return to the ultimate medieval battlefield. Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era – from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more. Charge headfirst into stunning 64-Player cinematic battles inspired by epic medieval action films. Pick your playstyle with 4 classes and 12 subclasses, each with their own unique weapons and abilities. PlayStation Plus Premium Synapse | PS VR2 Dual-wield brutal firepower and surging telekinesis in the ultimate mind-breaking VR action shooter. Unleash your inner anti-hero and invade the twisted subconscious of a notorious enemy of the state. Become a mind-breaking operative and wreak havoc on the enemy’s mind with deadly weaponry in one hand and expressive telekinetic abilities in the other. Combine your powers to overcome formidable defences and delve deeper into a hostile mindscape. Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain | PS4, PS5 Ready yourself for next month’s launch of Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered by discovering the origins of this dark gothic fantasy franchise with the original PlayStation title Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. In this top-down action adventure, embark on an epic quest through a vampire kingdom fraught with murder, magic and vengeance. Journey through an expansive world containing more than 100 hours of intense, blood-sucking, spell-casting gameplay, and enjoy cinema-quality voice-overs, dynamic lighting effects and more than 25 minutes of full-motion-video footage. Blood Omen 2 | PS4, PS5 Fierce attacks and brutal combos await in this action adventure, originally released on PS2 in 2002, after Soul Reaver 2’s launch the year previous. Blood Omen 2 will take you back to an alternate timeline set between the events of the first Blood Omen and Soul Reaver. Cast down from power by a mysterious warlord centuries ago, Kain reawakens in a world he barely recognizes. His armies slain, his vampire brethren nearly extinct, Kain is one of the last of his kind. With an agenda of vengeance, Kain shall unleash a wicked wrath to uncover the plot that threatens the land he seeks to conquer. Resistance: Fall of Man Epic military action and unnerving tension blend together in PS3’s 2006 first-person shooter Resistance: Fall of Man. Humanity faces annihilation as a relentless alien force known as the Chimera ravages Europe. Amidst the chaos, Nathan Hale emerges an unlikely hero, confronting unimaginable horrors while uncovering secrets that could change the course of the war. Resistance 2 Initially released in 2008 on PS3, Resistance 2 is the continuation of Insomniac Games’ science-fiction FPS saga. Now on American soil, the alien Chimera threatens Hale’s humanity in a gripping race against time to put a stop to the invasion. Once again at the forefront of humanity’s fight for survival, Nathan Hale must lead his squad through desperate missions, as new weapons and giant boss encounters increase the scale of the conflict to new heights. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/463059/playstation-plus-game-catalog-and-classics-for-november-2024-announced/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
2 World Diabetes Day 2024: Early and surprising signs of the silent killer - The Times of India By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:13:00 GMT World Diabetes Day 2024: Early and surprising signs of the silent killer The Times of IndiaU.S. Diabetes Rates Rise to Nearly 1 in 6 Adults Avery Journal TimesHealthwatch: Millions of Americans have diabetes and don't know it CBS ChicagoCDC: 1 in 6 American adults have diabetes, costs rise Business Insurance16% of Adults Have Diabetes; Compounded Semaglutide Deaths; Testosterone Tx Surge Medpage Today Full Article
2 India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: Flying Ants Stop Play During India-SA 3rd T20I, Game To Resume At... - NDTV Sports By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:33:54 GMT India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: Flying Ants Stop Play During India-SA 3rd T20I, Game To Resume At... NDTV SportsSouth Africa vs India, 3rd T20I CricbuzzFlying ants halt SA vs IND T20I in Centurion! Other bizarre stoppages in cricket India TodayTilak Varma takes down South Africa, breaks world record with maiden T20I century, hits 7 sixes in Centurion Hindustan TimesBizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm.. NDTV Sports Full Article
2 Kanguva Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking: Suriya Starrer Jumps By 353%, Already Enters Biggest Tamil Openers Of 2024! - Koimoi By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:32:39 GMT Kanguva Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking: Suriya Starrer Jumps By 353%, Already Enters Biggest Tamil Openers Of 2024! Koimoi5 Reasons To Watch Suriya and Bobby Deol Starrer 'Kanguva' In Theatres Zee NewsWaiting for Suriya's 'Kanguva', watch these blockbuster films by National Award-winning actor for free India TV NewsKanguva budget and actor salaries: Suriya took Rs 39 crore, Bobby Deol earned Rs 5 crore for his role – How much money others charged for the film The Financial ExpressKanguva Movie Release, Review Live Updates: Suriya-starrer has already earned over Rs 7.3 crore before opening day The Indian Express Full Article
2 Amazon Sale 2024 On Best i5 Laptop Brands At A Price Drop Of 41% Off - Jagran English By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:28:45 GMT Amazon Sale 2024 On Best i5 Laptop Brands At A Price Drop Of 41% Off Jagran EnglishAmazon Laptop days: Get over 50% off on best selling laptops from top brands like Acer, HP. Sale ends today! MintAmazon Sale 2024 On Best ASUS Vivobook Laptops: Snag Up To 42% Off HerZindagi EnglishBest-selling gaming laptops on Amazon: Starting at 44990, get up to 12000 off on exchange, 12-month no-cost EMI Hindustan TimesAmazon Sale: Bumper Discount Of 26% Off On Best Gaming Laptop Under 1 Lakh Jagran English Full Article
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2 Market crash: Investors become poorer by ₹13 lakh crore; Sensex tanks 2.27% in two days - The Hindu By news.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:04:00 GMT Market crash: Investors become poorer by ₹13 lakh crore; Sensex tanks 2.27% in two days The HinduBloodbath on D-street: Investors lose Rs 13 lakh crore in last 2 days- Top reasons why market is falling The Times of IndiaNifty Drops 2,718 Points From Record High, Hits Below 200-DEMA; What Is Next Target And How To Invest? Goodreturns'Everything is being cut,' says Basant Maheshwari as market goes into correction phase; key reasons behind today's fall Business TodayAhead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock action on Thursday The Economic Times Full Article
2 COP29: Small victory as nations approve new carbon market rules, standards - The Indian Express By news.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:50:02 GMT COP29: Small victory as nations approve new carbon market rules, standards The Indian ExpressCOP29 begins in Azerbaijan: Everything you need to know The Indian ExpressDeveloped nations need to triple their contribution to make climate finance credible: Avinash Persaud The HinduCOP29 gets momentum with consensus on creation of carbon credits standards, India wants to conclude work The Times of IndiaUN Climate Draft Shows Deep Divide On Funding For Poorer Nations At COP29 NDTV Full Article