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And much like World of Warcraft, there is a significant financial backing behind Destiny, one that Activision believes sets a precedent for new IPs. Obviously, Activision would like to turn Destiny into a blockbuster franchise like Call of Duty, but that takes a substantial amount of money. According to Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg, his company’s investment in Destiny is “probably one of the biggest investments in a new IP that’s ever been made in this industry....

EA released a statement saying it would consult with the Board of Directors and stakeholders, but Activision Blizzard rejected the proposal in a letter from attorneys requesting the company be exempt from pushing the proposals to shareholders. The letter said, “While the Company has implemented a Rooney Rule policy as envisioned [for director and CEO nominees], implementing a policy that would extend such an approach to all hiring decisions amounts to an unworkable encroachment on the Company’s ability to run its business and compete for talent in a highly competitive, fast-moving market....

On the consumer side of things, however, things were a little less peachy. While most found the game to be adequate, Destiny was also heavily criticized for an underwhelming story mode and has been dampened slightly by loot cave loopholes, server hacks and problems with multiplayer events. That doesn’t seem to have stopped the game from building upon those impressive sales though, with Destiny’s ‘system selling’ status leading the PS4 to shift more units since in September than the console did at launch, in part thanks to exclusive PlayStation content....

In all likelihood, the first season will follow the events of the first game, while any later seasons or releases would adapt Ragnarok and future sequels. Even still, for production reasons Atreus may be aged up or down to create consistency between seasons as unlike with video games, TV shows generally don’t take as long to produce from start to finish. Multiple seasons could potentially be filmed right in a row or even simultaneously depending on funding....

Acupuncturists use small needles to stimulate specific acupuncture points in an attempt to correct the flow of qi and alleviate bodily imbalances to relieve pain and illness. Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years. While Western medicine does not support the theories behind acupuncture, the medical community recognizes the potential benefits of using acupuncture to help relieve pain by directly stimulating problematic soft tissues through needle insertion. There is a lack of consistency and generalizability of clinical trials studying acupuncture, but emerging evidence suggests that acupuncture may provide symptom relief for patients suffering from joint pain, especially those with arthritis, specifically osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis....

This article will review what acupuncture is, the potential role of acupuncture for dry eye, and any risks or side effects associated with acupuncture. What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture originated in traditional Chinese medicine. Those who practice acupuncture support the idea that the body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points that are all connected by pathways, also called meridians. The pathways cause a flow of energy called “qi,” which is pronounced “chee....

Two weeks later, top McCain strategist Steve Schmidt added another similarity to the list: they’re both “flip-floppers. " Now the McCain camp is taking the Kerry analogy one step further–and it may be one step too far. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen–they’re breaking out the windsurfing (see ad above).“Where does Mitt Romney stand?” asks the voiceover. “Whichever way the wind blows.” Kerry, you’ll remember, was fond of the water sport, and Bush’s opposition researchers soon seized on it as a devastating metaphor for his shifting positions, not to mention his effete, highfalutin ways....

Shocking, I know. But if McCain’s latest television ad–the first, we’re told, of the general election campaign–is imparting some other, more revealing bit of biography, I must have missed it. Consider the evidence. The spot, called “624787” (more on that later), opens with an image of the Arizona senator pounding a podium, shot heroically from below. “Keep that faith,” he says. “Keep your courage. Stick together. Stay strong. Do not yield....

The New Day and Undisputed Era are two factions who have been around for quite some time now and stuck together, which is a rarity in WWE. For two factions filled with talented Superstars, it is surprising that their paths have crossed all but once. The build-up to Survivor Series saw a showdown between Undisputed Era and New Day, but we never got a full-fledged rivalry between the two groups....

“It is a crushing defeat, and I’m really sad about it honestly,” Kinzinger said during his appearance on NBC News’ Meet the Press Sunday. “The Taliban always had a saying: ‘America has the watches but we have the time,’” said the congressman. “I’m proud of the American people for sticking by this mission for 20 years, we actually needed to do it longer.” “The Taliban have outlasted the will of the United States…and we may have to go back now,” he added....

Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, told CNN anchor John Berman on Wednesday morning that such a move “frankly reflects so ill on our democracy, on the United States.” “Imagine what people around the world think when we have a president who’s acting like an organized crime figure,” he added. “But this is who Donald Trump is. It’s who he was on his way into the presidency, it will be exactly who he is on his last days of the presidency....

The ageless Colts kicker now can also boast a Guinness World Record after kicking 28 field goals in one minute at the NFL Experience at Super Bowl 51 on Friday. It came with another reward — a Barclaycard donation of $15,000 to the Pat Tillman Foundation. MORE: SN’s Super Bowl 51 picks, predictions It’s appropriate it happened in Houston, where in 2004, Vinatieri delivered the game-winning field goal in the Patriots’ 32-29 Super Bowl 38 win over the Panthers....

It appears that Carmelo Anthony is on the same track, as he looked lean in a recent photo posted to his personal Instagram. Anthony’s weight is not likely to be scrutinized as much as James’, but both players are in their primes and entering into the first year of new contracts. It appears the newness has served as a source of motivation. MORE: LeBron James weight loss | Drake fined for KD pitch | Highest-paid players...

I’m talking about the proposal to stimulate the economy by cutting personal income taxes on dividend income. Supporters include President George W. Bush, Charles Schwab, various business groups and such liberals as Sen. John Kerry. Cutting taxes on dividends is generally paired as an economic stimulator with a “tax holiday” that would eliminate payroll taxes on the first $10,000 of salary that people earn next year. Both ideas seem likely to be part of White House stimulus proposals....

The pop superstar shared a tearful video on January 20 in which she told fans that the series of shows that were scheduled to kick off at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino the next day would be rescheduled because of COVID-19 issues. At the time, the “Easy On Me” hitmaker explained that production for the 24-date show, called Weekends With Adele, wasn’t ready because her team had been “absolutely destroyed by delivery delays and COVID....

Science Class: Eskolaite is a rare Chromium Oxide mineral. It is the first time we see Eskolaite in the football industry. This coating on the football boots gives the striking green look on the outsole. The brand new Adidas Ace and Adidas X feature the same technologies as the original Ace and X along with a few handy improvements. This Eskolaite Chrome pack is a part of the Limited Collection from Adidas....

In Overwatch, there is no quicker way for a match to fall apart than Support heroes being killed – especially main Supports like Ana. As such, it is important for a team to keep their healers alive, a duty that usually falls to the Tanks and Damage heroes. However, other Support characters can do this as well, and one Brigitte player recently went out of their way to protect an Ana user for the entirety of their match....

In fact, the Rangers third baseman hates it so much that he won’t even let innocent kids touch his head in a friendly classroom game of duck, duck, goose. MORE: Exciting new features on MLB 15 | Harper voted most overrated again | Rangers offer chicken-fried corn on the cob No, seriously. Just watch. Beltre won’t even let his own kids touch his head, so I guess we shouldn’t be surprised....

On Monday we anxiously make sense of all the injury, activation and suspension statuses for NFL Week 3. Adrian Peterson Jamaal Charles Charles left after four yards on two carries before Knile Davis managed 79 yards and two scores on 3.9 per carry. Owners who failed to handcuff Charles can now scramble to claim or trade for possibly a month of full-time Davis production. Josh Gordon Gordon now faces just a 10-game suspension and has already been cleared to return to the team facility....

For fantasy purposes, this means he’ll be out indefinitely, and that Matt Asiata remains a player that needs to be rostered. As far as Peterson owners, they have to at least at least try to hold tight for a few weeks, but the idea of eventually cutting ties with No. 28 is a realistic one. Peterson’s arraignment is scheduled for October 8.