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Top 11 video games of 2023: RPGs reigned supreme in a stacked year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:49 GMT

Years from now, when historians look back on the best times to be a gamer, the past 12 months will be high on anybody’s list. It has been so good that limiting the crop to a Top 10 list was too difficult. There were just too many stellar projects.But if 2023 will be known for one thing, it’s that this was the year of the role-playing game. The genre flourished with different interpretations. Some, such as “Sea of Stars,” were throwbacks to the heyday of the 16-bit era. Others took a more action-oriented approach or reinvented themselves. Whatever the case, players found plenty of entertainment value because RPGs tend to be long endeavors.Of all the RPGs, one title raised the bar and set a new standard for epic adventures, giving players a great example of what a studio that has honed its craft can do.1. “Baldur’s Gate 3” — Larian Studios has toiled putting its own stamp on the computer RPG. With the “Divinity: Original Sin”...

Oakland PD officer killed in line of duty, leaders vow to catch 'cop killer'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:49 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – An Oakland police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday morning near Jack London Square. The suspects responsible for the officer's death remain at-large, investigators said. "As we mourn, rest assured that we are also determined to bring this cop killer to justice," Oakland Police Officers’ Association President Barry Donelan said. Mayor Sheng Thao said, "This senseless act of violence against a member of our police force, the guardians of our City, will not go unanswered. Oakland will collaboratively and tirelessly work with our law enforcement partners at the local, state, and federal levels to identify and bringto justice those responsible for this assault on our city and the tragic loss of our officer."Evidence markers dot a large crime scene after an Oakland Police Department officer was killed on Dec. 29, 2023. (KRON4 image) The slain undercover officer was part of a team of officers who responded to a burglary in progress at a cannab...

5 arrested in illegal casino, prostitution operation in San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:49 GMT

(KRON) -- Five people were arrested by the San Jose Police Department on Wednesday in connection with an illegal prostitution and casino operation, police said. Officers also seized a large cache of guns, marijuana and cash at the scene. The suspects were identified as:Saolepea Liu, 42, of Antioch Nido Nguyen, 35, of San JosePhuong Nguyen, 44, of San JoseWindie Pratt, 41, of San JoseAnai Garcia, 24, of San JosePolice learned in December that a casino was operating on the 2400 block of Autumndale Drive. SJPD said an investigation revealed that illegal gambling, drug sales and prostitution were going on in several units of the building. 1 person dead in Oakland fatal collision Officers served a search warrant on Wednesday. They seized 33 guns, 150,000 rounds of ammunition, 500 pounds of marijuana and about $20,000 in cash. "Adult female survivors employed at the brothel were also located and provided resources, assistance, and information about their rights," SJPD said.The suspects...

St. Helena police search for missing woman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:49 GMT

(KRON) -- The St. Helena Police Department is searching for a woman who has not been seen since early Thursday morning. Nancy Chavez, 34, was last seen at the Speedway gas station, located at 1300 Trancas St. in Napa at 1 a.m. Thursday. Bay Area Storm: Live Updates Her car was found abandoned on the 1900 block of Yountville Cross Road at about 7:30 a.m. Thursday, SHPD said. It was parked on the eastbound side of the road, partially blocking a traffic lane. Chavez is described as a Hispanic woman who stands 5'7" and weighs 127 pounds. Images of her are included below. Image of Nancy Chavez from the St. Helena Police Department.Image of Nancy Chavez from the St. Helena Police Department.Anyone with information about Chavez's whereabouts is asked to call the St. Helena Police Department.

Steve Angeli throws for 3 TDs, No. 15 Notre Dame beats No. 21 Oregon State 40-8 in Sun Bowl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:49 GMT

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Steve Angeli passed for 232 yards and three touchdowns, guiding No. 15 Notre Dame to a 40-8 victory over No. 21 Oregon State in the Sun Bowl on Friday.Angeli went 15 for 19 and tossed TD passes of 8 yards to Jayden Thomas, 13 yards to Jordan Faison and 13 yards to Jeremiyah Love. The sophomore was making his first start for the Irish (10-3) in place of Sam Hartman, one of many players who opted out of the game.“This is a moment I’ll remember for the rest of my life,” Angeli said, “but it’s really not about me. It’s about these guys around me. All those guys that have been in that room that have nurtured me, especially Sam Hartman. He’s done a great job of teaching me the ways and allowing me to come out here and have this opportunity.”Angeli’s teammates had full confidence in the former four-star recruit.“We knew it was coming,” receiver Jordan Faison said of Angeli. “We’re not surprised.”Faison, the game’s MVP, had five catches for 115 yards and a ...

Court in Canadian province blocks new laws against public use of illegal substances

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:49 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Supreme Court of the Canadian province of British Columbia on Friday blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances.The ruling imposes a temporary injunction until March 31, with the judge saying “irreparable harm will be caused” if the laws come into force.The Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act was passed by the B.C. provincial legislature in November, allowing fines and imprisonment for people who refuse to comply with police orders not to consume drugs within six meters (20 feet) of all building entrances and bus stops; within 15 meters (49 feet) of playgrounds, spray and wading pools, and skate parks; and in parks, beaches and sports fields.The act was introduced following concerns from some municipalities and attempts by several city councils to impose extra limits on open air drug use.The Harm Reduction Nurses Association argued the act, which has yet to come into effect, would violate t...

Texas women’s basketball star Rori Harmon to miss rest of season with torn ACL from practice injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:49 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas standout junior point guard Rori Harmon will miss the rest of the season for the No. 5 Longhorns after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee in practice, the team announced Friday.Texas (13-0) starts its final season in the Big 12 at home Saturday against No. 10 Baylor (11-0). Harmon was the Big 12 preseason player of the year.“I’m heartbroken that I won’t be able to play with my teammates this season, but I’m going to support them and be the best teammate I can be,” Harmon said in a statement released by the school. “We have big goals for this season and those are not going to change.”Harmon was injured in Wednesday’s shoot-around before that night’s 97-52 win over Jackson State and she did not play. She sat on the bench and could be seen limping when she walked off the court.Coach Vic Schaefer did not say then what the injury was or how it happened. Harmon later said in a statement on one of the team...

RHP Lucas Giolito agrees to 2-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, AP source says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:49 GMT

The Boston Red Sox added Lucas Giolito to their rotation on Friday, agreeing to a $38.5 million, two-year contract with the right-hander.The 29-year-old Giolito can opt out of the deal after the 2024 season, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. If he opts out, the contract would be worth $19 million.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced and was subject to a physical.Giolito struggled to an 8-15 record with a 4.88 ERA this year for the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Guardians.The Southern California native allowed 41 homers, second in the major leagues and three fewer than Lance Lynn. Giolito tied for the major league lead with 33 starts. Mixing fastballs, sliders and changeups with occasional curveballs, he struck out 204 in 184 1/3 innings while walking 73, his most 2018. He got 81 of his strikeouts on fastballs, 65 on changeups and 56 on sliders.Selected by Washington with the 16...

Seahawks again without Jamal Adams; DK Metcalf expected to play for Seattle vs. Steelers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:49 GMT

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Safety Jamal Adams will miss his third straight game for the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday despite returning to practice in a limited capacity this week.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said that Adams was able to take part in two days of practice this week, but was unable to go on Friday and the team decided he would sit for the third consecutive week with the Seahawks hosting Pittsburgh on Sunday.Carroll said sitting the past two games helped Adams, but not enough to be back in game action.“It helped him enough to get on the practice field and he could get around and all that, but it’s just not up to the level that he can play at and he knows that, we know that and we talked it through,” Carroll said.Adams hasn’t played since Week 14 against San Francisco while dealing with lingering issues due to the recovery and rehab from the torn quadriceps tendon that he suffered in Week 1 of the 2022 season and kept him out for more than a year.While Adams will sit again, the Sea...

Colts receiver Pittman Jr. out of concussion protocol, on track to play vs. Raiders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:49 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has cleared concussion protocol and coach Shane Steichen said he should be able to play against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.Pittman was cleared a week ago, but showed symptoms of a concussion a day later and was ruled out of last week’s 29-10 loss to the Falcons.Pittman is listed as questionable against the Raiders.“I feel great. I cleared for my second time. I just went back because I had so much fun the first time,” Pittman joked Friday.Pittman went into concussion protocol after a helmet-to-helmet hit by Pittsburgh safety Damontae Kazee in the Colts’ 30-13 victory on Dec. 16. Kazee was ejected from the game.Kazee was originally suspended by the NFL for the rest of the season including the playoffs. But that was changed to just the regular season with Kazee eligible to return should the Steelers reach the playoffs.Pittman wasn’t sure if the travel to Atlanta triggered additional symptoms, but he an...