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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Lies of P available on Xbox Game Pass in 2025?
Lies of P was one of the most talked-about games in 2023. It dropped on Xbox Game Pass on day one, letting fans explore a twisted version of the Pinocchio story in soulslike fashion. But things have changed since then. If you're wondering whether the game is still on Xbox Game Pass, the answer is no. Microsoft removed Lies of P from the service on March 15, 2025. That means players who did not buy the game before that date can no longer access it through the subscription. The removal came just as developer Neowiz teased fresh content with its first major DLC drop. What is Lies of P: Overture DLC about? Director Ji Won Choi has an important message about Lies of P: Overture. The new DLC titled Lies of P: Overture officially launched on June 7, 2025. It was first revealed earlier this year at the PlayStation State of Play event. The DLC explores the final days of Krat, the fictional city where the game takes place. With new areas, fresh weapons, and eight intense boss battles, the DLC offers around nine hours of new gameplay. In Overture, you once again play as P, the deadly puppet created by Geppetto. The game stays true to its dark tone and difficult combat. Though it is not part of Xbox Game Pass anymore, many players feel it's worth buying if you're into deep storytelling and challenging gameplay. Should you still play Lies of P? Even without Game Pass access, Lies of P remains a solid title for fans of the genre. Whether you want to dive into the main story or try out the new Overture DLC, the game is available for purchase across platforms. If you missed it when it launched, now might be the right time to give it a shot.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
See The Boom XB-1 Rip Through The Air As It Breaks The Sound Barrier
Boom Supersonic broke the sound barrier in late January with its XB-1 test jet, paving the way forward in the startup's efforts to build its own supersonic airliner. Boom and NASA released a unique image from the test flight over the Mojave Desert on Monday. The photograph visualizes the flow of air around the XB-1 as it flew faster than the speed of sound, allowing the public to see an aircraft break the sound barrier. The image captured by NASA shows the silhouette of Boom's demonstrator streaking across the sky, except the atmosphere is rendered in a vivid shade of orange and the jet's exhaust is a pale yellow trail. It's an example of Schlieren photography, a technique that uses refraction to visualize the shifting density of air as an object moves through it. You can see the XB-1 pushing its way through the air with streaks flaring away from the plane. Read more: Here's Why You Always Board Planes On The Left Schlieren is the German word for streaks. The photo is a tangible reminder that we're breathing a fluid because both liquids and gases are fluids. Boom CEO Blake Scholl said in a release: "This image makes the invisible visible—the first American made civil supersonic jet breaking the sound barrier. Thanks to Geppetto's exceptional flying and our partnership with NASA, we were able to capture this iconic image. We also confirmed that XB-1 made no audible sonic boom, which paves the way for coast to coast flights up to 50% faster." While the photo is a visually stimulating product of the test flight, the most significant development was Boom's announcement of "Boomless Cruise." It was independently confirmed that none of the sonic booms created by the XB-1 reached the ground. The aerospace startup is confident that its Mach cutoff technique can be carried over to its full-scale Overture airline. If that is the case, Boom could convince the FAA to lift its restrictions on overland supersonic flights. Airlines have been promised a supersonic future before. During the 1960s, the country's major carriers eagerly awaited the arrival of a faster-than-sound commercial jet subsidized by the federal government. Pan-Am and TWA placed at least a dozen orders for the Boeing 2707 while it was still in development. Miami-Dade County even had plans for a bespoke supersonic airport in the middle of the Everglades. Everglades Jetport was envisioned as an intercontinental hub that would make Miami a truly global stop in the same way that Emirates has elevated the status of Dubai. However, the FAA ban and the subsequent collapse of the Boeing 2707 derailed those plans. Only one of the six runways were built before the project was halted. The lone runway eventually became a training airport for airline pilots and occasional a lengthy dragstrip. In the 2010, the county wanted to revive the facility as the site for a trade airshow but it never came to fruition. A revival of supersonic flights won't bring back the Everglades Jetport either because it's remote location was intended to keep sonic booms away from the public, a non-issue if "Boomless Cruise" is successful. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
