![]() ![]() Such storm surges are of course affected by ongoing sea level rise, but this is not yet part of our attribution assessment. Note also that in addition to direct impacts of wind and rain, Florence is expected to cause a large storm surge. ![]() More analyses are needed to assess the robustness of this quick analysis, although the basic result that global warming increases the precipitation is a very robust one supported by observations and modelling studies (e.g. Once matched, its possible to estimate wind speed. The results of such a study not only depend on the general effect of climate change on precipitation of hurricanes, but also on the details of this particular hurricane and even the forecast model. Meteorologists match satellite imagery of a storm to known patterns. Whereas we compute the change in probability of a class of events, such as all events with extreme rainfall above a certain limit, their study investigates only this specific event (more precisely, one forecast of the event). Astronaut Ricky Arnold, from aboard the International Space Station, shared this image of Hurricane Florence on Sept. They use a different technique from our regular WWA analyses, which answers a slightly different question. One analysis of the forecast strength of Florence has already been made public by Reed et al. We would strongly welcome partners that can support our work and enable our impactful analyses. ![]() We have no stable funding at the moment and cannot do this analysis “on the side” together with the ongoing analysis of the Kerala floods and the normal work. Lack of manpower in the WWA consortium.We have only a single model ready with the required resolution for this region and a solid analysis requires multiple large ensembles of high-resolution models.Hurricanes are also rare here so we have to combine different areas along the coast to ascertain whether they fit the distribution of other extreme rain events (like happened in the Gulf) or behave differently than the rest. There is a gradient in hurricane activity along the coast and there are mountains with strongly varying rainfall amounts. The observational analysis - looking at similar events in the past - will be much harder.This analysis would be more challenging for three reasons: NASA image created by Jesse Allen, Earth Observatory, using data provided courtesy of the MODIS Rapid Response team.We have investigated the possibility of doing a World Weather Attribution (WWA) analysis of the effect of climate change on the rainfall, similar to the one we did for Harvey last year ( van Oldenborgh et. It brought strong storm surge to the Canadian coast. By September 15, Florence had traveled far enough north for the storm to be classified as extra tropical (outside the tropics). Florence had sustained winds of around 100 kilometers per hour (65 miles per hour) at the time this satellite image was acquired, according to the University of Hawaii’s Tropical Storm Information Center.įlorence brought powerful winds, rain, and surf to Bermuda as the storm passed as close as 100 kilometers (60 miles) to the island, according to Reuters. Florence at the time of this image was a large, open swirl spread over a wide area of the northern Atlantic Ocean. This photo-like image was acquired by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on the Terra satellite on September 14, 2006, at 9:50 a.m. By September 11, 2006, it had become a Category 1 hurricane. Florence started as a tropical depression (area of low air pressure) north and east of the South American coast on September 3, growing in power and size gradually. Hurricane Florence was the sixth named storm of the 2006 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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![]() Peter "J.D." Murdoch, a billionaire suffering from bone cancer, sends his assassin Eugene and his team of henchmen mercenaries to find Peter and the serum Peter created so that it can cure him. When he disappears, the long anaconda escapes from the cage and kills Peter in a mine filled with blood orchids. ![]() After the test seemingly works for the baby anaconda to regenerate, Peter burns it. The film’s craziness is rather low, but the mild b movie vibes help and the grenade mishap scene is a classic, enough to push up the score by an entire point.A baby anaconda, which was captured at the end of the previous film, is being used for experiment by Peter Reysner, who creates a hybrid of the blood orchids from Borneo that enabled the anaconda to grow very large and live longer, and creates a serum for cell regeneration. I think Ashby was a wise casting choice, but I wish the movie would have let him loose more, both in the action scenes and with some sharper lines. The dialogue isn’t that memorable, but John Rhys-Davies has some nice exchanges and Linden Ashby has a humorous line or two. That scene is hilarious and I wish Trail of Blood had more like it, as that is pure b movie magic. There’s also stab wounds and one of the movie’s best moments, when an idiot is killed by his own grenade. The snakes rip someone in half, put the squeeze on folks, chomp on heads, and general snake related violence. The movie does have some bloodshed, with some mild gunshot wounds and of course, the anaconda assaults. There’s no time for romance between the shootouts and snake attacks, so the lack of sleaze makes sense. ![]() If you’re a dedicated fan of the series or when animals attack cinema, you might get some fun here, but keep your expectations low. A few bright spots of b movie fun creep in as well, but not enough and Trail of Blood winds up as rather dull, thanks to the shifts in approach. The snakes are still around and make some fun appearances, but feel like an afterthought, rather than the rightful focus. I would have much rather had more anaconda attacks, rather than bland action scenes. The action sequences are passable, but not the kind of spectacle or outlandish set pieces that would make sense here, just basic, serviceable stuff at best. So expect a lot of low rent jungle warfare scenes, complete with gun battles, explosions, and mercenaries galore, rather than a stalk and swallow snake massacre. The previous film took a b movie inspired, over the top tactic, focused on snake attacks and David Hasselhoff one liners, but Trail of Blood opts for an action cheese fest, with dampened animal attack elements. Now Murdoch’s mercenaries are in a race against Amanda and her crew to secure the blood orchids and the anacondas that are connected to the flower’s incredible gifts.Įntertainment Value: This fourth Anaconda installment was filmed back to back with Anaconda 3, but the two movies take much different approaches to the anaconda formula. But he isn’t alone in his quest for the blood orchids, as his former researcher Amanda (Crystal Allen) has abandoned his side and seeks to block his efforts to harness the power of the flowers. ![]() He was motivated before to rush into the blood orchid research to find a potential cancer cure, but now he is desperate and whatever ethics he once had have gone out the window. 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![]() Once he is defeated, the Factory shuts down for good, signified by the red glow fading to gray and Exor disintegrating. Deep inside the Factory, Smithy and the party land in a scrap heap full of big Smithy skulls, where he turns into his giant true form for a final battle. However, he does not listen and hits it one more time in annoyance, causing the weak floor to give out beneath everyone. An Aero, Drill Bit, and Shyster arrive to calm him down, reminding him of his blood pressure and the fact that the foundations for the floor had only been applied the day before. Once he is defeated, he flies into a blind rage and begins hammering the floor in a tantrum. Once they begin protesting his plans, however, he becomes annoyed and attacks, demanding they hand over the Star Pieces they have gathered. Once in Smithy's quarters, he jovially treats them as a tour group and offers a demonstration of his craft by creating a Jabit before them. Mario uses a switch and crane similar to the one he saved Mallow from to reach the pipe, which he then enters. Once they are defeated, Geno notes the Jabits' continued production and the pipe they are coming from, deducing that it will lead to Smithy. Next, the Factory Chief challenges Mario directly, saying he is no match for a weapon of his own creation, the Gunyolk, which he proceeds to battle alongside. Once he and his Poundettes are defeated, she admits he scared her, but reaffirms they need to finish what they started. Soon afterward, Toadstool demands the Director stop immediately, but he rebuffs her with the implicit threat of melting her. After defeating them, Bowser delivers a haiku about his lack of acknowledgement despite his role, and Mario pats him on the shell. In the next room, Bowser challenges the Manager and his Pounders, but they ignore him completely and focus on Mario. Toad then suddenly appears and offers to sell items to the group. First, Mallow threatens the Clerk and his Mad Mallets, only to have a brief accident with a switch and a crane after they are defeated. As Mario and company travel through it, they must battle in ascending order against the Factory bureaucrats, who each say the process of rebuilding the Smithy Gang from the ground up is well underway members of Mario's party demand they stop production. If you’re a Mario or RPG fan, then this game is a must-try. Music, plot, challenge, art-style, gameplay, sound effects, and other aspects of the game is outstanding. To the right, in each room, Mario can witness the process of a Jabit being manufactured. The game combines the casual Mario goodness with Square’s hardcore RPG making the game quite unique. It is here Smithy creates each of his minions one by one. Compared to the Gate, it is a small and straightforward location. The Factory (also known as Smithy Factory ) is the base of operations of Smithy in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, located deep within the Gate. Mario and the gang encounter Smithy in the Factory ![]() Honda says the Odyssey has a sporty Euro sedan look. That's stretching it a bit in our view, though there is a similarity to the Accord in the front end. If you squint your eyes, and look from the side, the nose even has similar curvy profile to the VW Beetle.Ĭompared with the old Odyssey, the new one has a bigger grille opening with matching larger headlights. The hood is much more sculptured with curves that lead naturally back to the windshield and help emphasize the bigger fender flares. Unlike other manufacturers, Honda has not hidden the sliding door channels at the base of the window but left them partially obscured by a crease that runs the length of the vehicle. WalkaroundĪt first glance one could be forgiven for thinking there is little difference in styling between the new Odyssey and the previous model. Upon closer examination though it easy to see that it has a more refined look. It looks more masculine, according to those who apply gender attributes to automobiles. ![]() The Touring ($34,495) is designed more for empty nesters looking for a luxury minivan. Sounding more like the name of a sporty station wagon from Europe, the Touring model has a slightly stiffer suspension, run-flat tires, front and rear parking sensors, automatic tri-zone climate control, power tailgate, power adjustable pedals, upgraded sound system and 17 cupholders, in addition to the items included with the EX with leather model. The EX ($27,995) adds power sliding doors, alloy wheels, tri-zone climate control, a stowable second-row PlusOne seat, in-dash CD changer, steering wheel audio controls, power driver seat controls and other items. If you want leather seats, the EX with Leather ($31,895) is the ticket. Additionally, this model includes the iVTEC engine with variable cylinder management (VCM), a power moonroof and heated front seats. The LX ($24,995) is the base model with manual sliding side doors, manual driver seat controls and manual air conditioning. It does come standard with power door locks with remote keyless entry, front and side power windows and 60/40 split fold-down rear seats. The air conditioning system includes an air-filtration system. The 2005 Honda Odyssey lineup now includes three models. All include the full complement of safety features such as curtain side airbags for all three rows of seats, anti-lock brakes, and vehicle stability assist with traction control. ![]() He also wrote Star Wars: Light of the Jedi which kicked off the new High Republic series. Soule has written She-Hulk, Daredevil, and Star Wars comics for Marvel. He has done pencil and inking for Marvel and DC and his most notable work is Superman, Iron Man, and She-Hulk.Īnother person in comics I got to meet was writer Charles Soule. I also had the pleasure of talking with comic book artist Keith Williams. ![]() Artists Keith Williams, Erin Lefler, and Heather Antos in Artist Alley (FanExpo Boston) I highly recommend checking out these artists: especially if you are looking for some Marvel or Star Wars art. Then I went over to Heather Antos’ (artist) table and got an adorable Ms. I got to stop by Erin Lefler’s (artist) table and picked up a couple of pieces of her art. Artist alley at Fanexpo BostonĪrtist alley is one of my favorite parts of conventions! Not only are there amazing artists to meet and incredible art to purchase but writers were there as well. It really makes you think about the evolution of the Batmobile and how cool that car was back in 1966. Fans could take pictures with the cars and a few tables had prizes they were raffling off for Funko Pops from the movies.Īnother iconic car in the middle of the convention was the Batmobile from the live-action 1966 Batman show. The Pizza Planet truck from Toy Story, the Jurassic Park Jeep, and the Ghostbusterscar were huge attractions. Fanexpo BostonĪnother cool experience convention goers could enjoy were iconic cars from movies and TV shows. Darth Vader and Mandalorian cosplayers with Boba Fett’s throne. I have to admit it felt pretty cool sitting on Boba Fett’s throne and seeing Chopper in person was exciting. It was so nice to see cosplayers take the time to pose with people for photos. Boba Fett’s throne, the Hoth base, and an animatronic Grogu with IG-11 were there as well.Ī few times I passed by the sets there were Star Wars cosplayers taking pictures with people throughout the day. There was a droid set up with R2D2, Chopper, BB-8, and even the astromech from the Galactic Star Cruiser SK-620. There were a few Star Wars photo experiences. It was truly an out-of-this-world experience! Interactive experiences I only attended day two of the convention but I got to see so much of what the expo had to offer including collectibles and an artist alley. Guests included Ewan McGregor, Ashley Eckstein, Ming-Na Wen, Giancarlo Esposito, and Anthony Daniels. Something that caught my attention about this year’s show was the huge Star Wars presence. It felt more organized and easier to navigate compared to the first time I went in 2017. I have not been to FanExpo Boston in a few years and my first thoughts coming into the convention were that it has really improved. FanExpo Boston was this past weekend, and it was a blast! I took a break from going to conventions when the pandemic hit and this was my first one back to normal. ![]() ①Manage: To manage and move the screenshot and screen recording files. This section provides access to the Media Gallery, System, Game Platforms, Help Center, User Center, Update Center, and Featured sub-menus. The haptics for each half of the device are fully customizable. Trigger sensitivity can be customized individually, or select to align both sensitivities. The dead zones trade off slower responsiveness to avoid accidental inputs. *A dead zone is the amount your control stick can move before it’s recognized. The joystick’s inner and outer threshold are both fully configurable. While key mapping, one function will be mapped as the and the second will be mapped as the, with the secondary function accessible by holding one of the rear paddles and pressing the button.īutton Function Setup: All mappable buttons can be customized as either a Gamepad, Action, Keyboard key, Numpad key, Mouse function, or Combination Keys function. Key Mapping: The preset Gamepad Mode and Desktop Mode allow for complete control over key mapping the main buttons. ![]() The Control Mode provides and two preset mode, it allows for customization of the buttons, sticks, triggers, and vibration when the device is either in Gamepad Mode or Desktop Mode. ![]() Lighting: Select from preset Aura effects and change the RGB lighting colors to create the exclusive style.Ĭonnection: Access to available Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devicesĪudio: Select the desired microphone and speaker mode, and enable or disable the AI Noise-Canceling solutions.Īura Sync: Pair the ROG Ally with other Aura Sync compatible devices for synchronized lighting. Game Visual: A screen color management tool that provides a variety of options to alter the screen color depending on game genre and personal preference. ![]() Operating Mode: Provides multiple options to quickly adjust system performance. Device Setup: The settings area for various functions, including Operating Mode, GameVisual, Lighting, Connection, Audio, and Aura Sync. *Command Center: Press the key to toggle the Command Center window.ī. Edit Command Center: Add or remove items in the Command Center. ⑥ Play: Click to launch games or applications.Ī. ⑤ Game Profile: Personalize the Key mapping, Stick sensitivity, and haptic feedback for each game individually. ④ List view: Switch to list view or grid view in the Game Library. ③ Add: Add installed games and applications to the Game Library manually. Please note that this does not uninstall the game from the system. ② Delete: Remove games or applications collected from Game Library. ① Sort by: Filter and sort games or applications by category and display order. The main menu offers a view of your currently installed games and applications, with the ability to quickly launch them. Press the to show, the Armoury Crate SE homepage. It provides a simple design for gamers to easily control their devices, manage their Game Library, configure Control Modes, customize Aura Sync lighting, and monitor real-time system information.Īrmoury Crate SE is currently only supported on the ROG Ally.įor complete instructions on how to download and install Armoury Crate SE Installer, please refer to the ASUS official website.įor complete instructions on how to uninstall Armoury Crate SE, please refer to the ASUS official website. Armoury Crate SE is designed to be single platform for controlling and optimizing the ROG Ally. ![]() I can’t remember a time, outside of my Metal Gear Solid obsessive days, when I wanted to get through a level just to see what the boss had in store for me. They’re over-the-top in their appearance, almost Borderlands-like, and they’re fiendishly evil to put a stamp of uniqueness on their purpose. ![]() The bosses are straight out of a feverish manga dream. That’s what I get for being raised on Dragon’s Lair and Space Ace.Īnyway, outside of the controls and theme, another big plus of the gameplay is the stylish bosses. Regardless, the mixture of good guitar-swinging action and a decent dose of QTE makes for fun gameplay.īy the way, I might be biased because I have always enjoyed QTE-based games. This type of QTE is far more gratifying when the stakes aren’t quite as high. If you miss, you don’t pull off a special move, but you do keep moving on. The special moves you have during fights have a Tomb Raider-like QTE with them, as you are given a circle and outline to press a button at the right time when the outline meets the circle. This is an example of the more complicated part of the QTE process. If you mess up, it simply starts everything over again. To do so, you must hit button combinations in rhythm. After beating piles of enemies, you get the chance to take down the catalyst of those enemies, a giant cycloptic eye. For example, there is a lava level where you have to destroy an AR eye. The QTE moments come in a variety of flavors in Hi-Fi Rush. That’s some pressure in SC5, but also a reason why it was challenging and fun.įor Hi-Fi Rush, the personal pressure you’ll put on yourself to get QTEs right will make the game more entertaining as well. While the stakes certainly aren’t as high with Hi-Fi Rush, missing a QTE in SC5 means you lost. One of the joys of SC5 was trying to time the QTE moments up. Now, returning to SC5, the comparison gets strangely similar when the quick time events (QTE) come into play. It makes the experience so much more gratifying and hitting those beats, building up a special moves meter as you go, and pulling off a chaotic but special move on enemies is something to behold. I didn’t know how much it would enhance the cognitive pleasure of an action platformer by asking you to hit those beats right, but, wow, it so does. The game is made more fun because you’re trying to match those hits with the musical background beats. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with those vibes. Going back to my Space Channel 5 reference at the beginning, Hi-Fi Rush has a lot of SC5 vibes to it, where you’re going to have to swing and go with the beat to progress easily. Where it separates itself is how it incorporates music into the action, where swinging your guitar and hitting enemies at the right time with the music equals out to power-ups and bonuses. It’s a formula that isn’t too far off from most action platformers of its type. Most of what you do is swing a guitar around, hitting some good combinations, destroying robots and bosses, and occasionally pulling off special moves. On the surface, the action and adventure portion of Hi-Fi Rush is basic in its design and execution. Great story, fun characters, and top-notch entertainment delivery on all counts. The dialogue and interactions between the unique characters are just entertaining as hell. This might be one game I wouldn’t mind seeing play out all the way through without gameplay. Typically, I’m not a huge fan of cutscenes, but the characters here are fun, witty, and meaningful, which had me pining for the cutscenes. This game has had me engaged and entertained thanks to the whack-a-doodle characters and the more than well-written dialogue that creates their persona. While I do enjoy the gameplay, which will be touched upon in just a second, I have to commend the story and the acting of Hi-Fi Rush. Of course, the story is more than just a defective robot arm guy, as there is more defectiveness about Vandelay Industries’ intentions than meets the eye. Once embedded, he is one with the music, and on the run from Vandelay Industries, who labels him a defect. Sadly, Chai’s ‘transformation’ hits a defective snag when his music player gets caught in the arm replacement process and gets embedded into his chest. Injured and ready to continue his rocking career, he turns to a company called Vandelay Industries to give him his arm back, new and improved, and prepare him for a rockstar career. The story of Hi-Fi Rush revolves around a budding musician named Chai, who is looking for an ‘arm’ up in the industry. Hi-Fi Rush is an incredibly unique game that combines musical timing, action, witty humor, and compelling characters to put a beautiful feather in the cap of Microsoft’s Xbox Series X. It’s good to know that a more complicated and far more entertaining Space Channel 5 has entered the match. |
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