The Professor is a third-person point of view adventure-based game. Characters are customizable, game contains various of different map settings, different bosses, intense battles, variety choices of weapons, varying from different timezone. The exploration awaits.

In early 2025, partway through a subathon to mark her second birthday, the AI VTuber Neuro-Sama became the world record holder for the largest Twitch Hype Train. Many claimed her achievements were possible thanks to Riot's competitive shooter, Valorant, gifting one subscription for each five gifted by the community. Now, only a few days into her third birthday subathon, Neuro-Sama and her creator Vedal987 have smashed that world record. She completed Hype Train level 120 with 118,989 subscriptions and 1,000,073 Bits gifted to the Vedal987 Twitch channel within a limited time.

Neuro-Sama is an AI VTuber who recently completed a Minecraft Hardcore run with her creator and friends Filian and Crelly. She streams on Vedal's Twitch channel, and is powered by an artificial intelligence system that utilizes a large language model with vast capabilities. She can "see" games and respond to them, even being able to play some, she can read her Twitch chat and interact with viewers, and this week she's been playing around in virtual reality with her friends thanks to her new(ish) 3D model.

Neuro-Sama debuted on Twitch on 19 December 2022, and each subsequent year on the same date she begins a subathon--a continuous stream that has its length determined by the number of subscriptions the community has gifted. When an abnormal number of subscriptions or Bits are gifted within a limited timeframe, a Hype Train is triggered, which shows an on-screen percentage, level, and how many subscriptions are required to progress to the next level. While Neuro-Sama met level 111 in January 2025, this time around she didn't need Valorant's help to decimate her own world record.

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Parrying is about subtlety. It's the act of scrutinizing fisticuffs and sword fights with a furrowed brow, familiarizing yourself with the cadence of combat right down to milliseconds, and learning the precise moment of performing a counter attack. For instance, a small variation in animation may point to a rare opening. A slight note change in the audio cue may indicate a shift of attacks from the enemy. To parry well is to understand these details and adapt to them dexterously.

That said, doing so is exhausting. The requirements needed to pull off a parry in most games can be steep and exacting. It's why I'd usually avoid parrying if there are other ways to minimize damage during combat, such as blocking or dodging.

The painterly Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, one of my favorite RPGs this year, has been the exception. Within its dazzling combat system I've discovered the joy of parrying, every encounter an exhilarating sequence of silky-smooth attacks and ripostes. Fighting in Expedition 33 is a resplendent affair, thanks to its surprisingly in-depth and complex structure. Its skirmishes enhance JRPG-inspired turn-based combat with real-time elements that get players to dodge--and parry--at the right moment.

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Official Stranger Things Cookbook: Recipes from Hawkins and Beyond

$26 (was $37) | Releases January 13

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The series finale for Stranger Things airs on December 31, bringing the epic adventure to a close. But that's not the last time you'll hear from the citizens of Hawkins, as you can keep the spirit of the show alive in your kitchen with the upcoming Stranger Things Cookbook. Available for preorder ahead of its January 13 release, this official cookbook includes over 60 recipes inspired by Netflix's hit series. Preorders are currently discounted to $26 (was $37).

Official Stranger Things Cookbook: Recipes from Hawkins and Beyond $26 (was $37) | Releases January 13

This hardcover cookbook features a wide range of recipes, from decadent desserts to hearty dinners. The sixty or so recipes span 224 pages, each with accompanying images, an ingredient list, and detailed instructions for prep and cooking. Here's a quick look at a few of the dishes in the book:

• Barb's Baked Ziti
• Bob's Speedway Chili
• Dart Shots
• Deep-Dish Pumpkin Pie
• Demigorgonzola Cheese Balls
• El's Eggo Extravaganza
• Hellfire Club Devil's Food Cake
• Surfer Boy Pizza

Each recipe also comes with a short story set in the Stranger Things universe. For example, the Hideout Hamburger Helper recipe tells a story about Eddie Munson as he scavenges for supplies at Reefer Rick's dock house.

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8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard: Xbox Edition

$70 (was $120) at Woot | $96 at Amazon

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8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse + Charging Dock: Xbox Edition

$50 (was $60)

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All three of 8BitDo's transparent green gaming peripherals licensed by Xbox are on sale for great prices this holiday season. The superb Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is up for grabs for only $70 (was $120) at Amazon-owned retailer Woot. You can also save on the tenkeyless wireless keyboard directly from Amazon, but the price is considerably higher ($96). The Retro 87 launched in January alongside the matching Retro R8 Mouse, which is on sale for only $48 (was $60) at Amazon. The wireless mouse is bundled with a magnetic charging dock.

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