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NC State's Controversial Late-Game Safety Stirs Debate
sportscollege-football19 days ago

NC State's Controversial Late-Game Safety Stirs Debate

With the game against Vanderbilt winding down, NC State chose to take a safety to burn clock instead of kneeling or punting. The plan hinged on QB CJ Bailey rolling out, buying time, and then securing the football, but it carried risks—blitz pressure, a potential fumble, and a dramatic return by Vanderbilt. The column treats the decision as a remarkably risky, almost comical endgame gambit that showcases how a single late‑game call can spiral into chaos in college football.

via Defector|
#college-football#endgame#nc-state-wolfpack
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Nears Titanic in All-Time Box Office Top 5
entertainment1 month ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Nears Titanic in All-Time Box Office Top 5

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on the verge of surpassing Titanic in the all-time global box-office top five after earning $39 million domestic and $109 million worldwide this weekend, bringing its totals to $854.9 million domestic and $2.22 billion worldwide. It now trails Ne Zha 2 and Endgame, with a late-September re-release planned for Endgame that could further close the gap; Titanic’s numbers include a 2012 rerelease.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#avatar#box-office#endgame
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Slingshots Past $2B Worldwide in Record Time
entertainment1 month ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Slingshots Past $2B Worldwide in Record Time

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed $2 billion worldwide in 19 days, marking the fastest route to the milestone for a solo superhero film (second-only to Avengers: Endgame overall) and securing its place as the decade’s top-grossing CBM and the highest-grossing Spider-Man movie. It sits atop the domestic box office and is on track to exceed Endgame’s lifetime gross as it continues its theatrical run, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing and Tom Holland leading the cast.

via ComicBookMovie.com|
#box-office#endgame#entertainment
Path of Exile 2 targets a 1.0 launch this year, with some classes arriving after release
gaming5 months ago

Path of Exile 2 targets a 1.0 launch this year, with some classes arriving after release

Grinding Gear Games plans to launch Path of Exile 2 in full as version 1.0 later this year after ExileCon, prioritizing a solid endgame and completing Acts 5–6; several missing character classes will be delayed beyond launch (likely Marauder, Duelist, Shadow, Templar) as long as the game feels complete, with callbacks to maintain balance and quality. Patch 0.5.0 Return of the Ancients arrives May 29 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and the final release will be free-to-play.

via Eurogamer.net|
#10-release#character-classes#endgame
Endgame Logic Makes Iran's Ceasefire Plausible
geopolitics6 months ago

Endgame Logic Makes Iran's Ceasefire Plausible

Gideon Rose argues that after a costly U.S.–Iran war, both sides face costly escalations and prefer a draw, making the ceasefire likely to endure. Using the ‘dollar auction’ metaphor, he explains why Washington and Tehran backed away from total war and outlines how Pakistan talks could yield a pragmatic mix of sanctions relief, modest restraints on Iran’s nuclear program, and revised Hormuz shipping terms. Israel and regional tensions will complicate matters, but the core dynamic suggests a durable endgame rather than a decisive victory for either side—at least for now.

via Foreign Affairs|
#ceasefire#diplomacy#endgame
Dune Awakening drops mandatory PvP as 80% skip it, private servers on the way
gaming6 months ago

Dune Awakening drops mandatory PvP as 80% skip it, private servers on the way

Dune: Awakening is removing PvP as a mandatory endgame, deleting PvP zones in Hagga Basin and offering a PvP-free Deep Desert as an alternative; a separate PvP-enabled Deep Desert with a 2.5x resource multiplier remains for those who crave combat. The studio notes that about 80% of lifetime players never engaged with PvP, and private server hosting will be tested soon with customizable PvP options, altered harvesting rates, and potential character transfers to support long-term community play.

via Eurogamer|
#dune-awakening#endgame#gaming
Bungie Takes Feedback on Marathon’s Weekend-Only Cryo Archive Access
gaming6 months ago

Bungie Takes Feedback on Marathon’s Weekend-Only Cryo Archive Access

Marathon's Cryo Archive is a weekend-only, three-player endgame mode that requires players to be level 25, have all factions unlocked, and bring a 5,000-credit loadout, leaving many players unable to try it; Bungie says it's listening to feedback and will discuss potential changes this week—like solo options and more consistent drops—even if no quick fixes are guaranteed.

via Push Square|
#accessibility#bungie#cryo-archive
Marathon's Cryo Archive Redefines Endgame as a Brutal Soulslike Extraction
games6 months ago

Marathon's Cryo Archive Redefines Endgame as a Brutal Soulslike Extraction

Marathon's new Cryo Archive endgame dungeon is a seven-vault, time-limited, RNG-driven labyrinth on a Bungie extraction-shooter map. Players must collect security keys, solve vault puzzles, and contend with a brutal boss (The Compiler) before exfiltration on weekends, all within a hostile, PvP-tinged environment. Early reactions praise the depth and mastery on display, while critics warn the grindy RNG and balance questions could threaten long-term appeal.

via Kotaku|
#cryo-archive#endgame#extraction-shooter
Cryo Archive Opens Marathon’s High-Stakes Endgame
gaming6 months ago

Cryo Archive Opens Marathon’s High-Stakes Endgame

Marathon’s long-awaited endgame mode, Cryo Archive, is live following a community ARG, delivering six wings of PvPvE action with vault chases, loot, and unique rewards. Players must be Level 25, have all factions unlocked, and carry a 5,000-credit loadout to access seven high-security Vaults, with Codex rewards like skins and the Vidmaster title. Early impressions are positive, though overall sales and player engagement remain under observation ahead of a full PS5 review.

via Push Square|
#bungie#cryo-archive#endgame
politics6 months ago

Democrats Demand Clear Endgame as Iran War Drags On

Democratic lawmakers pressed the Trump administration to clearly articulate the endgame for the Iran conflict as fighting enters its third week, arguing the White House has not specified how the war will end or what would count as victory. They point to rising casualties, mounting costs (about $11 billion in the first week) and disputed justification for the war, urging a concrete plan—potentially including withdrawal and safeguards against an Iranian nuclear weapon.

via Politico|
#democrats#endgame#foreign-policy