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Halo Infinite’s Battle Pass Has Undergone An Uneasy But Definite Improvement

Even welcome changes to Halo Infinite’s progression cannot fundamentally alter how free-to-play monetization works.By Grace Benfell on January 7, 2022 at 2:34PM PST Recently, Halo Infinite has settled into a nice multiplayer groove. Soon after the free-to-play multiplayer mode launched, its monetization and battle pass were bombarded with rightful criticism from players. Over the past…

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Firefighters battle 5,000-hectare blaze near Ashcroft, B.C., as 306 fires burn

B.C. wildfire crews continued battling more than 300 blazes Sunday morning, with a significant focus on controlling a 5,000-hectare fire near Ashcroft in the province’s central interior. Authorities are also urging residents fleeing smoky skies to leave fully booked hotels to wildfire evacuees.The 5,000-hectare Tremont Creek Wildfire, deemed ‘out of control’ by B.C.’s wildfire service, is…

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Crews battle more than 170 wildfires in B.C. as drying conditions continue

The BC Wildfire Service is facing another challenging day on Saturday as firefighters continue to battle over 170 blazes burning across the province.The Sparks Lake wildfire, 15 kilometres northwest of Kamloops, covers an estimated 310 square kilometres as of Saturday morning. (MLAZZ Creative by Matt Lazzarotto)The BC Wildfire Service is facing another challenging day on Saturday as firefighters…

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Pokemon Go Adds A New Way To Battle Team Rocket

Ahead of Pokemon Go Fest 2020, Niantic has begun rolling out another new feature in Pokemon Go. In another effort to make the game easier to play amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the studio is introducing a new way to encounter and battle Team Rocket grunts: Rocket balloons.As you play, you’ll periodically spot a Team…

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