Another year has passed, and here we are again—celebrating the best VR games that kept us coming back for more. Now in our seventh annual Game of the Year Awards, we’ve seen several high budget, multi-year projects come to fruition, which is something only a more mature VR games industry could ever hope to support. We’re there. That’s today.

This past year, we’ve also played games that continue to push the medium forward, not by the virtue of giant production budgets, but by sheer sweat equity. Small but highly capable teams are making an impact by creating things that might not all be “safe bets”, but still manage to attract hardcore fan bases thanks to innovative gameplay and continued developer support well after launch. Be it big or small though, every team is standing on the shoulders of the collective VR community, who continue to experiment and create the sort of hard-won best practices that, to this day, help make VR games comfortable, immersive, and most of all, fun.

Without further ado though, we present Road to VR’s 2023 Game of the Year Awards:

Vertigo 2

Vertigo 2 is the sequel to the hit PC VR shooter, this time returning you to the belly of its Half-Life-inspired science facility which houses a vast Quantum Reactor. It’s not all blasting away at baddies and making your way back home; the Vertigo series injects a ton of heart and good humor to go alongside a cast of weird characters that feel so patently meme-worthy, funny and imaginative.

Underlining the madcap action are some very smart mechanics, the biggest standout of which being its VR-native gun controls and unique reloading for each weapon, which are so immersive their design language should be used widely across VR. The summation makes for an adventure that will not only keep you guessing as to what’s next, but immersing you into an absolutely massive universe that truly feels solid and alive.

You’d be pretty surprised to know that this 10-hour VR-native was essentially created by a single person, Zach Tsiakalis-Brown. That’s certainly not why we gave Vertigo 2 our PC VR Game of the Year award; we’re honoring it purely on its own merits for delivering the whole package—smart design, engaging VR-native mechanics, and a fun and memorable story that will stick with you well beyond the end credits.

Want to learn more about Vertigo 2? Read our full review to find out why we gave it [9.5/10].

Asgard’s Wrath 2

Asgard’s Wrath 2 is massive in every measurable dimension. It’s bigger, deeper and basically everything we hoped it would be when Meta first announced in September that Quest would be the exclusive platform to host the game’s sequel, the original of which landed on Rift in 2019.

Besides being a behemoth at 100+ hours in gameplay length, the sequel serves up an incredible depth and scale that is unrivaled on Quest, raising the bar for what you might consider “full-length” content on Meta’s fleet of standalones. Essentially, Asgard’s Wrath 2 is to the Quest platform what Half-Life: Alyx (2020) is to PC VR headsets.

To boot, Meta-owned studio Sanzaru Games have potentially also created the most expensive Quest game to date in terms of development dollars. It definitely shows in the game’s dense and detailed visuals, which although somewhat flatter than a game with the horsepower of a dedicated GPU, nearly approaches what you might see on PC VR headsets. Some might argue that speaks to more about what’s typically available on Quest, and less about what can actually be done with the standalone hardware.

Whatever the case, Asgard’s Wrath 2 not only stands out from the pack on Quest, but it’s a excellent game in any context and on any headset.

Horizon Call of the Mountain

Horizon Call of the Mountain is the first major first-party IP that Sony offered up as a VR game. And the company doubled down by making it not just a launch title for the newly launched PlayStation VR 2, but they even offered it up as a bundle launch bundle with the headset itself.

Lucky on not, Horizon Call of the Mountain turned out to be the perfect launch title to show players what the company’s new headset was capable of. Not only does it offer an immersive buffer of rich VR gameplay with some of the best looking visuals in any VR game to date, it also takes advantage of PSVR 2’s most unique features, like eye-tracking, reactive triggers, and head-haptics.

Though it didn’t capture the open-world gameplay of its brethren, Horizon Call of the Mountain found compelling gameplay in now-classic VR mechanics like climbing and bow shooting while managing to innovate in its own right with immersive crafting and a unique locomotion system during combat sequences.

Perhaps the only big flaw with Sony’s plan to launch its headset alongside this exciting adventure is that there hasn’t been any games of quite this scale on the headset since!

Want to read more about Horizon Call of the Mountain? Check out our full review of the game and our behind-the-scenes feature article on the title’s development.

Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR

Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR had the daunting task of figuring out how to bring one of the franchise’s staple elements—parkour—into VR in a way that’s comfortable and compelling. And as it turns out, the solution meant leaning into Ubisoft’s existing parkour tech that was never designed with VR in mind.

From the outset, the Assassin’s Creed games were defined by their awesome third-person locomotion that gave players unprecedented freedom to traverse the world as well vertically as horizontally. That’s thanks in no small part to a carefully crafted system that determines which parts of the game’s geometry constitute valid handholds and how the character should animate from one position to the next.

Though it was conceived long before the age of modern VR, the developers of Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR cleverly adapted the concept for VR such that players can hold down a button and automatically leap between obstacles as easily as looking in the direction they want to go—any movement done with your legs is accomplished this way. But to fuse this with VR gameplay, anything involving the arms—for instance, grabbing onto a hold that’s higher than your feet can reach, pulling yourself up over a ledge, or swinging from a pole—must be done by manually reaching out and making it happen with your own two hands.

Couple that with carefully crafted comfort considerations (say that three times fast)—like the precise speed and trajectory of automated leaps—and Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR delivered that classic franchise feeling of seeing almost anything as climbable and anywhere as reachable, while staying mostly comfortable in VR.

Dungeons of Eternity

As a co-op fantasy dungeon crawler, Dungeons of Eternity seems like the last place you’d go looking for an innovative VR interface. But that didn’t stop developer Othergate from trying anyway.

While the game does ultimately fall back on basic laser-pointer menus at the foundational level, the studio fleshed out the game’s ‘menu’ system into an immersive lobby that’s shared by you and your friends.

Common game functions like selecting a level, crafting weapons, and readying up have all been effortlessly translated into this immersive space. Selecting a level means approaching the map table and picking your mission. To craft weapons you’ll want to run down to your equipment room where you’ll find your workbench. And readying up isn’t a button press, but physically walking over to the teleporters to beam up with your teammates.

In many games, all of this would happen purely with text on a screen, but manifesting those functions as a physical lobby feels natural, especially because of the social aspect. If your friend is in their equipment room, you know exactly what they’re up to. Same thing if you see them looking over the map table. That’s contraty to many multiplayer flatscreen games where menus are wholly individual affairs and you’ll often find teammates asking each other “are you ready?” “are you picking a level?”.

That idea of sharing information between teammates carries into the game’s mini-map system too. Rather than pressing a button to make a flat map appear on your screen, mini-maps are physical items—little spherical projectors—that you first have to find inside a level. Once you do, you can pull the projector out and toss it on the ground to project a 3D map of the dungeon that you and your teammates can collectively see.

This not only feels way more immersive than summoning a flat map with a button, but it also makes for natural collaboration as players can simply point to one part of the map as they’re talking about it.

Arizona Sunshine 2

For the first time we’re giving a double-award to a single title. Arizona Sunshine 2 earns both Excellence in Immersion and Excellence in Co-op—and here’s why.

We really appreciated the game’s attention to immersive detail. Most things that seem like they should be interactive consistently are. Doors, cabinets, drawers, and even ovens all open as expected. Windows shatter. TVs break. Shopping carts roll. Swivel chairs spin. And on top of that there’s a healthy dose of simple but fun interactive props like basketballs, ping pong balls, and cigarettes that you light and even put in your mouth to take a puff. And your dog companion, Buddy? Not only will he fetch tennis balls that you throw, you can even pet him to make sure he knows who’s a good boy.

All of this is interactive goodness is amplified thanks to the game’s co-op capability which allows two players to play the entire campaign together. Discovering the game’s many interactive props and immersive details is that much more fun when you’re doing it with a friend. And thanks to the game’s wide release on all major VR platforms, and cross-platform co-op, it’s very likely that you can actually play with the friend you want to without having to convince anyone to buy a new headset!

The Light Brigade

The Light Brigade is a single player roguelike shooter that you might compare to In Death: Unchained, the critically acclaimed bowshooter from Sólfar Studios and Superbright. Developed by indie studio Funktronic Labs, The Light Brigade lets you step foot into an eerie, shattered world, pitting you against demon soldiers using a variety of World War weaponry. It’s a highly stylized, lower-poly affair that is all works really well visually, creating an ambiance that’s memorable and feeling like some spooky lovechild of Dark Souls and Wolfenstein. 

While procedurally generated levels in other games can leave you feeling like you’re running around in circles or retreading the same old places, The Light Brigade does an excellent job of blending varied and unique environments to make them challenging every single run.

This roguelike is of course mostly about blasting dudes in the head, although the upgrade tree has a good number of pathways and bonus features—all of which is important to build up stats capable of meeting the final boss. More than not, you’ll end up dying another untimely death, as baddies get harder relative to your growing strength, offering good challenge. In the end, The Light Brigade well balanced, appropriately bitey, and addictive in a way only truly great roguelikes can be.

Hotdogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

Hotdogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (H3VR) is the definition of a game that keeps on giving. Developer RUST LTD could have abandoned the VR shooter sandbox long ago and still made its over 18,000 Steam reviewers happy with the breadth of content available.

Still in Early Access since its entrance on Steam in 2016, the game presents PC VR players with extremely realistic models of basically every firearm on the planet. Although one of the big focuses initially was plinking at the range, over the years the studio has added a dizzying number of shooter game modes, including things like a sci-fi action roguelite, a zombie shooter, a VR adaptation of Team Fortress 2, and other stuff that feature puzzles, mazes and over a dozen more individual modes to explore. Wherever you go though, you won’t be blasting away at humans: only wibbly hotdog people who shatter into mushy little bits when you shoot them.

As a testament to H3VR’s staying power, the game’s most recent update came earlier this month—over seven years since it launched into EA—introducing new firearms and a host of improvements and quality of life updates. And it’s not showing any signs of stopping either. The studio says it doesn’t know when it will leave Steam Early Access, just that it’s “still having a blast adding things,” and that the sandbox format allows them to grow organically “through a series of experiments, varying from freeform sandbox to more traditionally structured games.”

LEGO Bricktales

LEGO Bricktales didn’t start out life as a VR-native, but if you’ve played the plucky little brick-building adventure for a minute or two, you’d swear it wasn’t a port at all.

As a Quest-exclusive, the port feels at home in both pure VR and Quest’s optional passthrough MR, as the big focus here is adding more tactility to building models than you might with keyboard and mouse. With a horizon locked ‘snap-in’ building guide, Bricktales makes it easy to create nearly anything with your own two hands with minimal fuss you might otherwise associate with guiding tiny bricks into place.

Granted, you can’t go completely wild and build just whatever, as you’re tasked with focusing on objective-based builds to do things like getting across rivers, building helicopters, and completing sculptures. Still, you’ll have plenty of pieces though to let your imagination take over.

The family-friendly story may feel at times a little too aimed at kids, but I dare anyone not to look at the little dioramas made of true-to-life Lego pieces and think to yourself “if I had this as a kid I would flip!” In fact, we’re flipping even as adults, as LEGO Bricktales provides a nostalgia rush for anyone who’s put down the plastic blocks long ago.

Note: Games eligible for Road to VR‘s Game of the Year Award must be available to the public on or before December 15th, 2023 to allow for ample deliberation. Games must also natively support the target platform as to ensure full operability.

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After giving away Destiny 2 Legacy Collection for free, Epic is back with another blockbuster giveaway. In the run up to Christmas, Epic Store customers can grab a copy of the ultra-stylish DNF Duel for free. Usually retailing for £40.99, the highly rated fighting game is available to download and keep, but only if you redeem it by 4pm GMT UK time on December 21. Epic Games customers will be able to grab more freebies in the coming days.

With a Metacritic score of 80%, DNF Duel is a 2.5D fighting game based on the Dunegon and Fighter series.

Developed by the team behind Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, DNF Duel combines fast-paced fighting action with flashy, anime-style visuals.

“DNF Duel flawlessly reinterprets the iconic classes from the classic Dungeon and Fighter RPG,” reads the official description.

“Whether it’s the lightning-fast and flashy gunshots of the sly Ranger or the uninhibited raw power of the frenzied Berserker, each character’s iconic traits have been heightened and reworked.”

The base game contains a grand total of 16 characters, including Berserker, Striker, Grappler, Inquisitor, Dragon Knight, Ranger and Ghostblade.

Three additional characters can be purchased as DLC, either individually or as part of the season pass.

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Speaking of free games, Epic will give away a copy of Alan Wake Remastered to any customers who purchase a discounted copy of Alan Wake 2 during the Holiday Sale.

Epic explains more: “Epic Games Store Holiday Sale 2023 has arrived, featuring thousands of discounted games, free cosmetics, and 17 free games for everyone.

“As an added bonus to all of the amazing deals, anyone who buys Alan Wake 2 during our Holiday Sale will receive a digital voucher code for one copy of Alan Wake Remastered on PC.”

In case all that wasn’t enough, Epic will automatically apply a 33% coupon at checkout to any eligible purchases.

This means you’ll get a further third off any purchases over the price of £14.99.

Even better news is that the Epic Games Store Holiday Sale 2023 runs all the way until January 10, so there’s plenty of time to take part.

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Encountering a broken tooth can be a distressing and painful experience, often occurring unexpectedly and requiring prompt attention. In such cases, seeking the expertise of a dentist in Anderson, SC, can be crucial for timely and effective care. This article serves as a guide to navigating the immediate aftermath of a tooth fracture, offering practical advice and clear steps to minimize pain and protect oral health.

Understanding the right emergency measures and consulting a local dentist in Anderson, SC, can not only alleviate immediate discomfort but also play a crucial role in ensuring a more favorable outcome from subsequent dental treatments.

Immediate Pain Management

The sudden onset of pain is a common reaction to a broken tooth. Before you can assess the damage or think about long-term solutions, managing this pain is paramount. Over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen can be effective. However, it’s important to avoid aspirin, as it can increase bleeding, particularly if the fracture has caused any gum injury. Applying a cold pack to the cheek or lips over the broken tooth can also help reduce swelling and numb the pain.

Temporary Protection of the Damaged Tooth

If the broken tooth has sharp or jagged edges, it can pose a risk to your tongue, cheeks, and lips. Using a piece of wax paraffin or sugarless chewing gum to cover these edges can provide temporary protection. This makeshift solution helps prevent further injury to the soft tissues of the mouth while you prepare to see a dentist.

Assessing the Severity of the Break

The severity of a broken tooth can vary significantly – from a minor chip to a large fracture. A crucial step in emergency care is to assess the extent of the break. If it’s a minor chip, you might not experience pain, but larger fractures can expose the nerves and cause significant discomfort. If the break is large or you experience severe pain, it’s a clear indication that you need to seek emergency dental care immediately.

Preparing for an Emergency Dental Visit

When a tooth fracture is severe, time is of the essence. Before heading to the dentist, rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water to cleanse the area. Try to save any pieces of the broken tooth, as your dentist may be able to use them in the repair process. Be prepared to explain the incident that caused the break and any symptoms you’re experiencing, as this information can be crucial for your dentist to determine the best course of treatment.

In the next section, we’ll delve into more detailed temporary fixes, how to prepare for an emergency dental visit effectively, and preventive tips to avoid exacerbating the injury before receiving professional care.

Detailed Temporary Fixes at Home

While waiting for your dental appointment, there are several measures you can take to protect the broken tooth and alleviate discomfort. One effective method is to use dental cement, which can be found in most pharmacies. This temporary solution can help cover the exposed areas of the tooth, reducing sensitivity and discomfort. Additionally, if you’re experiencing bleeding, biting down on a piece of gauze or a clean cloth can help control it. Remember, these are temporary solutions and should not replace professional dental care.

Navigating the Path to the Dentist

When a broken tooth incident occurs, knowing how to prepare for an emergency dental visit is essential. Gather any fragments of the broken tooth, as mentioned earlier, and keep them in a clean container. Avoid eating before your appointment, especially hard or chewy foods, as they can cause further damage. If the break has caused significant pain, avoid hot or cold beverages, as your tooth may be more sensitive to temperature extremes.

The Role of Dental Professionals in Emergency Care

Upon arriving at the dental office, your dentist will conduct a thorough examination of the injured tooth. They may take X-rays to assess the extent of the damage and to check for any hidden fractures or damage to the jaw. The course of treatment will depend on the severity of the break – ranging from simple bonding or filling to more extensive procedures like a crown or root canal.

Preventive Tips to Avoid Further Damage

Until you receive professional care, it’s crucial to take certain preventive measures. Be gentle when brushing and flossing around the damaged area to prevent further injury. Additionally, if you’re a sports enthusiast, consider wearing a mouthguard in the future to protect your teeth from potential impacts.

Conclusion: The Importance of Prompt and Proper Care

Experiencing a broken tooth can be an alarming event, but taking immediate and appropriate action can significantly impact the long-term health of your tooth and overall oral health. From pain management to temporary fixes and understanding the need for professional evaluation, these emergency measures are vital steps in addressing a dental emergency effectively. Remember, the sooner you seek professional dental care, the better the chances of saving the tooth and preventing further complications.

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The talent acquisition process is undergoing a technology-driven transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are poised to disrupt traditional recruiting methods and revolutionize how organizations attract, engage, and hire top talent. From sourcing to screening, assessments to interviews, AI brings new levels of speed, efficiency, and insight to talent acquisition.

Sourcing and Attracting Candidates

One of the biggest challenges in recruitment is identifying and engaging qualified candidates, especially for difficult-to-fill roles. AI-powered sourcing tools allow recruiters to automate candidate searches across multiple platforms, including job boards, social media profiles and professional networks. Analyzing candidates’ skills, experiences, interests, and other attributes means these tools can continually source potential matches and even proactively reach out to high-potential individuals.

Screening and Assessing Applicants

Manually reviewing high volumes of applications is hugely time-consuming for recruiters. AI recruitment tools automate candidate screening by analyzing resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles and other application materials to immediately surface the most qualified applicants for a given role. Natural language processing identifies relevant keywords, skills, and experiences, while machine learning algorithms match candidates to ideal profile requirements.

Interviewing Shortlisted Candidates

Conducting interviews is one of the most time-intensive parts of hiring. AI recruitment assistants like Ideal, Mya and Olivia streamline the interview process through automated scheduling, telephone screening interviews via conversational AI and real-time feedback to candidates.

During in-person interviews, ‘digital assistants’ like Virtex use speech recognition, sentiment analysis and other behavioral analytics to evaluate candidates as they respond to questions. Automating administrative tasks and providing objective input means AI enables recruiters to focus their efforts on the human side of interviews.

Ongoing Candidate Relationship Management

Even when a candidate is not the right fit for an immediate role, they may be an ideal fit in the future. Nurturing relationships with high-potential candidates over time is crucial for building talent pipelines. Intelligent chatbots keep candidates engaged by maintaining two-way conversations via messaging apps, text messages or emails. They provide updates on new job openings, share company news, and content, and evaluate candidates’ ongoing interest. This level of personalized outreach at scale would not be feasible for human recruiters.

Benefits of AI in Recruitment

Implementing AI can transform legacy recruiting operations and deliver powerful benefits:

• Increased efficiency – Automation of repetitive, administrative tasks enables recruiters to work faster and focus on value-added activities.
• Enhanced quality of hire – AI provides objective input and data-driven insights that minimize human bias and improve hiring decisions.
• Improved candidate experience – Conversational AI and automation create engaging, personalized candidate interactions at high volume.
• Greater access to talent – Intelligent sourcing tools expand and diversify recruiting funnels.
• Reduced time-to-fill – End-to-end automation accelerates recruiting workflows and reduces delays.
• Increased cost savings – According to the folk at VertiSource HR, optimized recruiting lowers expenses associated with outsourcing HR functions and staffing agencies.

The Future of AI in Recruiting

Looking ahead, AI will become an increasingly integral part of talent acquisition. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, recruiting AI will boast even more advanced capabilities:

• Predictive analytics that forecast which candidates are likely to accept offers, succeed in roles, and have long tenures.
• “Recruiting virtual assistants” that handle end-to-end hiring workflows for specific roles with minimal human input.
• Augmented writing tools that automatically generate job descriptions optimized for search and inbound interest.
• Automated reference checking and “background listening” that uncover insights about candidates’ past performance.

Conclusion

As recruiting AI becomes more capable, the focus will shift toward humanizing the process. The technology will handle administrative and analytical tasks behind the scenes, enabling recruiters to focus on building genuine relationships with candidates. AI will work alongside human intelligence – not replace it. That hybrid approach is the true future of talent acquisition.

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Attention all explorers, there are many collectibles to uncover in Red Dead Online – and we’re here to help you.

After the Frontier Pursuits update last summer, players were treated to the opportunity to find hundreds of collectibles.

When you take the role as the Collector, you can find items and sell them off to Madam Nazar.

Each week you’ll be given a new set of Weekly Collectibles which you need to hunt down for Madam Nazar – who isn’t easy to find in herself.

As a side note, if you want to find Madam Nazar, you can follow this link.

One of the numerous missions Collectors can undertake is finding the Arrowheads in Red Dead Online.

Unfortunately, it won’t be easy.

You’ve got to locate 36 separate items across the map. And if that wasn’t enough, they change location every day.

There is a fixed spawn location for each item, which changes every day at 12am GMT (8pm ET/5pm PT).

To make it even more confusing, the locations move on three-day cycles.

Thankfully, the kind folk at GTA Series Videos have pulled together a YouTube clip with each location, making this a whole lot easier.

You can view the video to find the locations, or keep reading to find a list of each individual Arrowhead along with a timestamp to help you locate it.

** UPDATE ** All the fixed locations of each arrowhead, sorted for Cycle 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 can now be seen below. You can still use the timestamps to show you each location for each day.

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Day 2:

8:30 – Quartz Arrowhead

9:07 – Chipped Arrowhead

9:57 – Crude Arrowhead

10:33 – Obsidian Arrowhead

11:11 – Splintered Arrowhead

11:46 – Flint Arrowhead

12:42 – Slate Arrowhead

13:30 – Agate Arrowhead

14:13 – Raw Arrowhead

14:48 – Feldspar Arrowhead

15:26 – Bone Arrowhead

16:13 – Rough Arrowhead

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  Red Dead Online Necklace Map Locations: All Madam Nazar Lost Jewelry Collectors Guide

Day 3:

16:54 – Splintered Arrowhead

17:30 – Slate Arrowhead

18:09 – Bone Arrowhead

18:45 – Raw Arrowhead

19:20 – Agate Arrowhead

20:15 – Rough Arrowhead

20:51 – Quartz Arrowhead

21:27 – Obsidian Arrowhead

22:13 – Crude Arrowhead

22:47 – Flint Arrowhead

23:22 – Feldspar Arrowhead

23:58 – Chipped Arrowhead

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Day 4:

24:43 – Obsidian Arrowhead

25:38 – Agate Arrowhead

26:11 – Rough Arrowhead

26:48 – Chipped Arrowhead

27:27 – Quartz Arrowhead

28:02 – Feldspar Arrowhead

28:41 – Slate Arrowhead

29:21 – Splintered Arrowhead

29:55 – Bone Arrowhead

30:29 – Raw Arrowhead

31:03 – Flint Arrowhead

31:37 – Crude Arrowhead

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Day 5:

32:15 – Bone Arrowhead

32:51 – Splintered Arrowhead

33:34 – Flint Arrowhead

34:15 – Raw Arrowhead

34:57 – Agate Arrowhead

35:35 – Slate Arrowhead

36:17 – Chipped Arrowhead

3 6:52 – Obsidian Arrowhead

37:27 – Feldspar Arrowhead

38:07 – Crude Arrowhead

38:47 – Rough Arrowhead

39:25 – Quartz Arrowhead

Day 6:

40:21 – Slate Arrowhead

41:03 – Crude Arrowhead

41:41 – Raw Arrowhead

42:20 – Obsidian Arrowhead

42:58 – Chipped Arrowhead

43:35 – Bone Arrowhead

44:18 – Flint Arrowhead

44:59 – Splintered Arrowhead

45:50 – Agate Arrowhead

46:29 – Quartz Arrowhead

47:06 – Rough Arrowhead

4 7:46 – Feldspar Arrowhead

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This is a well-known online sports betting and gaming provider with a substantial global presence, including in Bangladesh. Founded in 2009, the firm provides a diverse choice of betting possibilities to its clients while providing a dynamic, user-friendly experience. MostBet’s platform has over a million users globally and supports over 20 languages, demonstrating the company’s broad reach and dedication to providing a personalized, inclusive betting environment.

Its mobile app is especially unique, with various features aimed to improve the betting experience. The software, which is available on both Android and iOS devices, is designed to provide a smooth mobile gaming and betting experience. It combines an easy-to-use interface with a wide selection of betting alternatives, like sports betting, esports, and casino games. This guarantees that consumers, regardless of their unique hobbies, may enjoy the excitement of betting.

The MostBet mobile app delivers a tailored experience for Bangladeshi customers. It supports Bangla, the local language, and provides customer help for any questions or problems. The program also supports the various payment methods used in Bangladesh, making it easier for users to handle their transactions.

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User-Friendly Interface

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Furthermore, MostBet focuses a strong emphasis on streamlining the transaction procedure. The portal accepts a range of payment options, with step-by-step tutorials directing users through the procedure. This emphasis on consumer ease and accessibility demonstrates MostBet’s commitment to offer a top-tier betting experience that is both enjoyable and simple.

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MostBet’s availability across many mobile platforms is one of its primary assets. The firm has created a responsive website that properly adjusts to both desktop and mobile devices, guaranteeing a constant user experience. This cross-platform flexibility guarantees that you can simply use MostBet’s extensive betting options whether you’re at home or on the road.

Furthermore, this app is accessible on two of the most prominent mobile operating systems in the world: Android and iOS. Because the software is so widely available, users may download and use it on their preferred device, whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, or even a wristwatch. MostBet apps keeps its dedication to diversity and user convenience by supporting a broad range of devices, making betting a simple and fun experience for everybody.

Installing a mobile application on Android

Installing the MostBet app download for Android device from the official website is a simple process. Take the following steps:

Installing a mobile application on iOS

The MostBet app download from the Apple App Store on an iOS smartphone is a simple and secure process. The detailed steps are as follows:

Versatility of Betting Options

The flexibility of betting possibilities at MostBet mobile app allows consumers to explore a large panorama of alternatives. The platform offers a diverse range of sports betting choices, allowing bettors to wager on everything from mainstream sports such as football and basketball to specialist sports such as water polo and darts. Furthermore, esports fans are well-served, with opportunities to wager on major esports competitions spanning titles such as Dota 2, League of Legends, and CS:GO. The casino component of the site includes classic games such as roulette, blackjack, and poker, as well as a selection of popular slots.

Another unique feature of MostBet is live betting, which allows users to make bets on active sports and matches with real-time odds updates. The portal also often conducts sports and esports events with large prize pools. MostBet guarantees an entertaining, engaging experience that appeals to all sorts of gamers and bettors with such a diverse choice of betting alternatives. It portrays itself as more than simply a betting platform, but as a hub for entertainment and thrills, catering to a wide range of hobbies and tastes.

Sport Betting Features

MostBet’s sports betting features excel at offering punters with an engaging and entertaining experience. The website provides a wide range of sports to wager on, including football, basketball, and tennis, as well as specialized sports like water polo and darts. This guarantees that gamblers of diverse tastes may find something to wager on.

Furthermore, the platform has a robust live betting service, with real-time odds that are updated often to reflect the current state of play. This feature adds to the thrill of the betting experience by allowing players to place strategic bets as the game progresses.

The ‘Bet Slip’ is another major component. Users may use this application to keep track of their bets, evaluate prospective earnings, and make changes as needed. The interface is simple and basic, making it simple for customers to grasp their stakes and prospective profits.

The ‘Bet Constructor’ is one of MostBet’s standout features. This tool enables users to construct their own unique bets by merging multiple picks from the same event into a single wager. This tool gives consumers greater control and personalization over their betting experience.

Finally, MostBet online app provides a ‘Cash Out’ option. This allows players to withdraw a percentage of their potential earnings before the event ends, offering a safety net for individuals who want to secure a portion of their gains. It is a smart instrument that bettors may utilize to limit their losses.

Esports and Casino Games

MostBet excels not only in traditional sports betting, but also provides a vibrant platform for esports aficionados. The website includes major esports competitions across popular titles like as Dota 2, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, allowing users to wager on their favorite teams and individuals. The esports betting feature is intended to replicate the excitement and dynamic of live esports competitions by providing live betting choices with real-time odds changes.

They offer a complete online casino that caters to a wide range of gaming tastes, in addition to sports and esports betting. The casino provides a wide range of classic table games such as roulette, blackjack, and poker. For those who enjoy the thrill of slots, the platform offers a diverse selection of popular slot games that recreate the excitement of a real-life casino experience. Renowned software companies power the online casino games, providing seamless gaming and fair outcomes.

The live casino option takes the gaming experience even further by allowing players to interact with live dealers and other players, creating an immersive, real-time casino environment. Whether you like conventional table games or the excitement of slots, MostBet’s casino has a broad collection of games and experiences to offer any type of online gamer.

Payment Options and Ease

MostBet caters to the worldwide character of its players by providing a varied selection of payment alternatives. The platform supports credit and debit cards (Visa and MasterCard), eWallets (Skrill and Neteller), and cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin and Ethereum). This guarantees that consumers from various areas and with differing financial preferences may conduct transactions without difficulty. The transaction process is intended to be simple and straightforward, with prompts and explanations directing consumers through each step.

The payment systems are additionally protected by cutting-edge encryption technology, which ensures the security and confidentiality of users’ information.

Withdrawals are also processed quickly, enabling players to enjoy their wins without any extra delays. Because of this mix of ease, diversity, safety, and speed, the payment procedure at MostBet app BD is simple, secure, and comfortable for all of its users.

Responsible Gambling Efforts

MostBet is genuinely devoted to encouraging responsible gaming and has put in place a variety of safeguards to protect its customers. The platform offers tools that allow users to set deposit restrictions, limiting the amount of money they may deposit into their account during a given time period. Additionally, users may establish session limitations, which limit the amount of time they can spend on the site. Users can also self-exclude if required, which stops them from accessing the platform for a set amount of time.

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Slots is known as a game of chance to many. It is engaging, and people play it as much as possible. Because of this, many casinos provide slots as players are familiar with it. Moreover, it gave better accessibility to the world of gaming. As players continue to play slots, some benefits come with it.

Here’s a question: why are slots so popular? Slots provide benefits that involve user experience, quality of life, and enjoyment. Some casinos incentivize loyal players, giving them more reasons to play. Check out these four benefits on why players prefer slots.

Flexible Stakes

Slots allow you to decide how much you can bet on a spin. It can be a few dollars, or it can be as high as a hundred dollars. Of course, it depends on how much money you spend. While land-based slots are now offering flexible stakes, it is more common on online slots. It is up to you if you are willing to bet on these stakes.

Convenience And Accessibility

You can play slots on any given platform. They are available in land-based casinos and online casinos. The latter is accessible 24/7 online, so you can play a game anytime. Once you register with a casino, you only need a stable internet connection as you open the website.

While you can visit traditional casinos, they follow strict hours. And it would be best if you arrived early so you have a seat to play. There is the allure of playing with an actual slot machine, but it may be a secondary choice to some.

Variety of Games

The biggest benefit of slots is their variety of games. One game follows a theme, each with its rewards and payouts. It can host many games, allowing the player to try many variants. For example, you can play slots that feature a storyline to see how it unfolds. You become more invested along the way, and the game provides incentives. It is a win-win situation for both sides.

The variety extends to modern slots. You can try out traditional slots or video slots to personalize your game. Choose the number of pay lines, reels, and betting limits to customize your gaming experience.

Bonuses and Promotions

Online casinos provide bonuses to regular and new players. These incentives can satisfy a player’s craving for gaming, giving them a chance to earn free spins. However, bonuses have a specific threshold to meet. The same applies to promotions. Sometimes, there are seasonal promotions with time-limited rewards. Fortunately, it is the player’s choice to use them in a game.

If you get a promotion for slots, redeem it. It can be a great way to understand and get a feel of how slots work.

Wrapping Up

Slots have many benefits for their players. It encourages them to wager within flexible stakes and understand its gameplay. With its many variants, players can choose whatever type to enjoy and reap the rewards. Bonuses give players an incentive when they play for a long time. Depending on the player’s choices, slots give a customized way to enjoy the game.

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For any organization undertaking custom software development, clearly articulating your needs and priorities to the engineering team is absolutely essential. Yet, many clients struggle to convey their vision and requirements in ways development teams can accurately translate into technical builds.

Breaking down communication barriers is crucial for aligning specifications, minimizing ambiguities, and ensuring the end product solves the right business problems the first time as explained by experts from Modest Development.

Defining Your Core Objective and Success Metrics

Start by clarifying the single most important goal or pain point the new technology aims to address. Is the priority to reduce customer service call volume? Streamlining supply chain processes to cut order processing time in half? Providing sales reps with more supportive pricing tools to increase conversion rates? Defining this north star guides every other product decision and discussion. It also helps focus ideas and suggestions that meander into nice-to-have territory rather than delivering core needs.

Describing Detailed Workflows and User Stories

Next, communicate step-by-step workflows, showing how end users engage with existing systems to accomplish their objectives. Walk through a wide variety of typical use cases and pain points as employees interface with current tools and processes daily. Map out what optimal interactions could look like. Highlight specific portions of workflows that feel cumbersome. This helps developers deeply understand contexts before envisioning improved experiences. Can certain steps be automated? What repetitive actions can be simplified? Which tasks generate the most user complaints about inefficiency?

Conveying The User Experience Vision

While developers can handle technical complexities behind the scenes, clearly articulate how you envision end users feeling as they engage with the software. Will the experience feel slick and intuitive or clunky and confusing? Should interactions be fun and entertaining or purely utilitarian? What tones and visual elements match your brand identity? How might the software enhance culture and morale beyond pure efficiency? Articulate any concerns about change resistance or adoption challenges amongst employees.

Collaborating as a Virtual Team

Set clear expectations upfront for how ongoing communications will function, especially if teams are distributed. Will you hold regular check-in calls at the same weekly time slot? Connect for a daily stand-up huddle? Communicate questions via email, messaging apps or project management platforms? Ensure both your team and the developers have open lines to ask clarifying questions, raise concerns and share ideas. Be responsive in revisiting previous decisions as new suggestions arise.

Embracing User-Centered Design Methods

Consider working closely with developers in an iterative “user-centered design” approach, where you continuously gather feedback from end users throughout development sprints. This might involve reviewing wireframe sketches, flow diagrams, prototype demonstrations, and beta trials. Creating feedback loops with real employees will help fine tune and pivot the product to best address your needs. Development should be a collaborative, transparent partnership rather than the team presenting a finished product with limited visibility.

Managing Organizational Change

Beyond technology alone, take time to assess the people and process changes required to fully adopt new tools. What amount of workforce training and support will be required? How will you message the value of changes to build excitement vs skepticism? By proactively readying stakeholders across the organization, you ensure maximum utilization of new innovations for achieving critical KPIs.

Conclusion

Great software matches solutions directly to users’ needs instead of forcing people and processes to conform around rigid technology. Partnering closely with development teams throughout planning, design and testing means you can ensure custom tools integrate seamlessly with existing culture, workflows, and platforms. Frequent and clear communications centered wholly on your organization’s requirements is the only path to launching capable products which stand the test of time.

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Navigating the complexities of real estate foreclosures can be daunting, yet it presents an opportunity to recover substantial proceeds. This comprehensive guide offers ten critical tips for effectively managing foreclosed properties in 2024. By understanding the foreclosure process, assessing properties accurately, and implementing strategic marketing and legal tactics, you can maximize your financial recovery.

Understanding Real Estate Foreclosures

Real estate foreclosures occur when a homeowner fails to make mortgage payments, leading the lender to seize the property. It’s essential to grasp this process, as it shapes your recovery approach. Foreclosure laws and procedures vary by state and mortgage type, impacting your strategic options. Understanding the foreclosure stage is critical; whether it’s pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned, each stage offers unique recovery opportunities and challenges.

Importance of Recovering Proceeds

Recovering proceeds from foreclosures is crucial for minimizing financial losses and stabilizing your fiscal health. This process involves more than recouping unpaid mortgage balances; it’s about extracting maximum value from a difficult situation. Efficient recovery strategies help offset various costs, including outstanding mortgage amounts, legal fees, and other expenses incurred during the foreclosure. Successfully reclaiming these funds is key to maintaining financial equilibrium and potentially reinvesting in future real estate opportunities.

Assessing the Foreclosed Property

Evaluating a foreclosed property accurately is the first step in formulating a recovery strategy. This assessment involves analyzing the property’s condition, location, market value, and potential repair costs. Understanding these factors helps determine the most profitable course of action, whether it’s renovating for sale, renting out, or selling as-is. A thorough assessment also aids in setting realistic expectations regarding the property’s marketability and potential return on investment.

Negotiating with Lenders

Negotiating with lenders is a critical aspect of recovering proceeds from foreclosures. This involves discussions around loan modifications, short sales, or other settlement options. Effective negotiation can lead to favorable terms, reducing the financial burden. It’s important to approach these discussions with a clear understanding of your financial position and the lender’s expectations. Building a cooperative relationship with the lender can result in mutually beneficial solutions.

Legal Options for Recovery

Exploring legal options is essential in the foreclosure recovery process. This might involve contesting the foreclosure, if there are grounds, or navigating bankruptcy proceedings to protect assets. Understanding your legal rights and options can significantly impact the recovery outcome. Seeking legal advice from professionals experienced in foreclosure law ensures informed decisions and compliance with relevant regulations and statutes.

Maximizing Sale Price

Maximizing the sale price of a foreclosed property is crucial for optimal recovery. This involves strategic pricing based on current market conditions and the property’s attributes. Enhancing the property’s appeal through cost-effective improvements and staging can attract more buyers and potentially increase the sale price. It’s also important to be flexible and responsive to market feedback, adjusting strategies as necessary to secure the best possible sale outcome.

Timing the Market

Understanding and timing the real estate market is a key factor in recovering proceeds from foreclosures. Market conditions fluctuate, and timing your sale or renovation efforts can significantly impact profitability. Staying informed about local market trends, economic indicators, and housing demand helps in making timely decisions. Selling during a seller’s market, when demand is high and inventory low, can lead to higher sale prices and quicker transactions.

Property Inspection and Renovation

Conducting a thorough inspection and considering potential renovations are pivotal in the foreclosure recovery process. Detailed inspections reveal necessary repairs and potential issues that could affect the property’s value, like structural damages or outdated systems. Thoughtful renovations, such as modernizing kitchens or bathrooms, can significantly enhance the property’s appeal and value. However, it’s crucial to balance the cost of improvements with the expected return on investment. Focus on renovations that are most likely to increase property value and attract buyers or renters, like enhancing curb appeal or upgrading major home systems.

Marketing and Selling Techniques

Effective marketing and selling techniques are essential for maximizing the recovery of proceeds from a foreclosed property. This process involves leveraging various marketing channels, such as online listings, real estate agents, social media platforms, and open houses, to reach a wide audience. High-quality photographs and compelling property descriptions greatly enhance the attractiveness of the listing, drawing more potential buyers. Employing advanced digital marketing strategies like virtual tours and SEO optimization can also broaden the reach. During the selling process, employing strong negotiation skills and understanding buyer psychology can significantly help in achieving the best possible price.

Tax Implications and Planning

Understanding the tax implications associated with selling a foreclosed property is vital for maximizing net returns. This aspect includes navigating capital gains tax, property tax obligations, and identifying potential deductions for renovation expenses. Proper tax planning, with the help of a skilled accountant or tax advisor, can help minimize liabilities and maximize net proceeds from the sale. Staying informed about current tax laws and potential changes, especially those specific to real estate and foreclosure sales, is crucial. Consulting with a tax professional ensures compliance with tax laws and optimizes financial outcomes.

Working with Real Estate Professionals

Collaborating with experienced real estate professionals is a key component in effectively managing the foreclosure recovery process. Real estate agents, attorneys, and financial advisors offer specialized expertise in their respective fields, contributing to more informed and strategic decision-making. Their insights on current market trends, legal procedures, and financial planning are invaluable for navigating the complexities of foreclosure recovery. Real estate agents can offer crucial advice on pricing and marketing strategies, while attorneys can guide on legal matters related to the foreclosure process. Financial advisors assist in managing the proceeds effectively, ensuring alignment with your long-term financial goals.

Financial Planning for Recovered Proceeds

Effective financial planning for the proceeds recovered from a foreclosure sale is crucial for long-term financial stability. This involves strategizing reinvestment options, paying off debts, or saving for future endeavors. A balanced approach to managing these funds ensures that you make the most of the recovered proceeds, aligning with your overall financial goals and objectives.

By implementing these ten strategies, you can effectively navigate the challenges of real estate foreclosures and maximize your financial recovery in 2024. With careful planning, informed decisions, and strategic actions, turning a foreclosure situation into a financially rewarding outcome is well within reach.

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The spacefaring 'open world' RPG was originally set for release in November last year, but now won't be out until September 6th.

Bethesda dropped a new video teasing the updated release date while game director Todd Howard promised an online 'direct event' on June 11th.

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This will apparently be the 'deepest dive yet' into the much-hyped game, which has been described as 'Skyrim in space'.

Todd Howard said: "This June, we're going to bring you into the studio and give you a deep dive in the game at our Starfield direct.

"There's so much that we still have to show you."

The Starfield Direct will follow Microsoft's annual Xbox showcase on Sunday, June 11th.

The much-anticipated title originally had its release postponed to Spring 2023, so this additional delay will prove even more annoying to gamers who want to get their hands on some intergalactic RPG action.

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Details about the game itself are still thin on the ground, but what we know so far is that it is set following the events of the 'Colony War'; a conflict that took place 20 years prior to the game's events between the Freestar Collective and the United Colonies who now maintain an 'uneasy peace'.

Starfield is also controversial for being one of the first Microsoft exclusives made by Bethesda.

It won't be available on Playstation or Nintendo, and will instead only work on the Xbox Series X | S or on high-end gaming PCs.

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