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Axios
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Magik Theatre bringing Lotería game to the stage in bilingual play
Magik Theatre is bringing two bilingual productions to Spanish- and English-speaking San Antonio children. Why it matters: Kids who learn two languages are set up to develop strong thinking skills and ties to their families, cultures and communities. Research shows that kids who see themselves represented in media can have better self-esteem and identity development. Zoom in: The mainstage play " ¡Lotería: Game On!" runs Saturday through May 31 for the first time in Texas. It brings the traditional Mexican card game, which is similar to bingo, to the stage for children ages 6 and up. In the play, Mexican American siblings Sam and Kris try to rescue their father from the mysterious realm of Lotería after he disappears through a pillow-fort portal. The duo encounter characters based on Lotería cards, like La Rana, El Gallo and La Mano. They have to outsmart the game's rules. Magik's touring production, "Tomás and the Library Lady," is also bilingual. It's available to visit school campuses and community centers through June 29, and again in the fall. What they're saying:"Our goal is to capture the thrill of playing Lotería ... the anticipation, the strategy and the unexpected turns, while telling a heartfelt story," co-director Anthony Runfola said in a statement. "Each play reminds us that family is not just about where we come from, but the stories and traditions that keep us connected." Context: Magik Theatre has put on bilingual productions before, spokesperson Valerie Grant tells Axios. "Aladdin" in 2018, "Mariachi Girl" in 2019 and "The Magical Piñata" and "Senora Tortuga" in 2020 were all bilingual productions. What's next: The weekly Story Time series at Hemisfair's Yanaguana Garden, at 10am Tuesday, will feature a reading of " Playing Lotería" by René Colato Laínez. On Saturday, at 1:30pm ahead of the opening 3pm show, Magik Theatre will celebrate at Hemisfair with a special edition of Lotería and a coloring craft inspired by the park district. There will also be snacks, juice and a DJ. There will be a sensory-friendly performance of "¡Lotería: Game On!" on May 17 for kids with autism or other neurodivergent disabilities.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Avowed's Best Weapon Combos And More Of The Week's Top Tips
This week, we've got a host of Avowed tips to help you make the most of your sojourn to the Living Lands. We've also got some pointers for mastering Magik in Marvel Rivals, and for defeating Mortal Kombat 1's new pink-clad ninja boss, Floyd. (Get it?) Click on for these tips and more. Avowed has a wide variety of weapons that you can mix and match in any way you wish, ideal for shaping the game to your whim as you work your way through The Living Lands. With so many build combinations you have tons of freedom in how you approach combat—and then double it because you have two loadouts, giving you the ability to really change things up on the fly. - Billy Givens Read More Role-playing games are known to be lengthy adventures that can keep you busy for weeks, months, or years, some totalling well over 100 hours. As such, it's not surprising you'd want to know just how long you'll be spending in Obsidian Entertainment's newest RPG, Avowed, and whether it's worth your time and money. If you're curious about how long it will take to beat this exciting RPG, we'll fill you in on what to expect below. - Billy Givens Read More If you were to watch any trailers or marketing material for Obsidian's role-playing hit Avowed, it would be perfectly reasonable to assume the game is strictly a first-person affair. With this focus on first-person melee combat in every video around, you may be shocked to hear that it actually provides a third-person option as well. Here's how to switch to third-person in Avowed, and whether it gains you any advantages. - Billy Givens Read More For those who like the smell of gunpowder during their trip through The Living Lands, there are a lot of great pistols to find in Avowed. Snagging the best one, though, will have to wait until you're in the game's final region, Galawain's Tusks. The Magic Pistol may have a generic name, but it's a damn fine weapon to keep on your hip. Here's what to know about the Magic Pistol and where to find it. - Billy Givens Read More Avowed features three starting classes, each focused on specific archetypes that most role-playing fans are certain to recognize. While you can mix and match abilities between these different classes throughout your adventure, picking the one that appeals most to you can have a significant impact on your early hours in the game. Here are the basics of each starting class in Avowed. - Billy Givens Read More If you haven't kept up with Mortal Kombat 1 in recent weeks, you've probably missed the new character that's whipped the fanbase into a frenzy. No, I'm not talking about the Conan the Barbarian DLC fighter that's been pretty overshadowed by all this. I'm talking about a pink ninja named Floyd who's been added as a hidden boss. Also, yeah, he's totally named after the band Pink Floyd. - Samuel Moreno Read More The Space-Time Smackdown expansion is a few weeks old now in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, and it has shifted the game's competitive landscape by leaps and bounds. Up to this point, Psychic decks have ruled the roost. Mewtwo ex, combined with the Energy generation of Gardevoir, inflicted such high burst damage that it held fast as one of the game's most dangerous cards since launch. Now it seems Mewtwo ex's meta-dominating days will come to an end, as another card has quickly overtaken its throne. - Timothy Monbleau Read More One of the earliest quests you'll receive in Avowed is 'Message From Afar,' which sends you to the northwestern corner of Dawnshore to explore the Strangleroot. Here, you'll face off against a fearsome bear, meet a new NPC, and ultimately have a fresh conversation with the Voice you've been hearing in your head. - Billy Givens Read More If you're the kind of person who likes ripping through baddies with an axe, you'll probably enjoy Avowed's selection of skull-splitters. There are quite a few solid choices to wield, but Drawn in Winter—which can be obtained early in the game—is an incredible option to run with, good through the entire adventure. Here's what you need to know about Drawn in Winter and where to find it. - Billy Givens Read More Many of the Marvel Rivals Duelists settle in nicely into specific roles. Psylocke functions perfectly as an assassin while Hawkeye is meant to be used at range. But if you're looking for an easy-to-pick-up hero with more flexibility, there is plenty of fun to be had with Magik. - Samuel Moreno Read More For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dive In And Master Marvel Rivals' Magik
Many of the Marvel Rivals Duelists settle in nicely into specific roles. Psylocke functions perfectly as an assassin while Hawkeye is meant to be used at range. But if you're looking for an easy-to-pick-up hero with more flexibility, there is plenty of fun to be had with Magik. Read More:Marvel Rivals' Damage Heroes, Ranked From Worst To Best The young mutant is a powerhouse of a duelist who can deal substantial damage and steal health from enemies at the same time. Her kit is admittedly a bit all over the place, but we have the tips to help you master the Limbo ruler and bully the opposition. Magik has two prominent play-styles that can find success. The more popular strategy in my experience is using her as a dive character. This means using her Stepping Discs to teleport in from the sides or behind the enemy team, getting an elimination or two, and then returning to safety. I wouldn't recommend taking on a Vanguard, but any support heroes or lonely ranged attackers are perfect targets. Another viable strategy is to play Magik as more of an off-tank, to keep enemies from focusing on your team's Vanguards. The main difference is that you'll be fighting on the frontline alongside your Vanguards. Feel free to mix it up occasionally and use your stepping stones for a quick dive on the opposing team as well. One of my favorite qualities about Magik is her sword's reach. The 6.5m length outclasses all other melee units and has helped me get numerous eliminations that seemed just out of reach. However, it does come with a unique drawback of damage falloff. Her primary Soulsword melee only deals the maximum 65 damage if the enemy is within 4.5m. It will then fall to 50 percent at the end of its range. This drawback exists in her Darkchild form as well. Although her Soulsword range increases to 10m, the damage falloff begins at 6m and drops to a measly 25 percent damage at maximum range. The key takeaway here is that it's better to be up close and personal when swinging this sword. Another drawback with Magik's Soulsword is the slow rate of the attacks. Thankfully, just like other heroes, you can get a lot more damage in with animation canceling. Many of her abilities can instantly cancel the swinging animation, but the sweet spot is right after the sword makes contact. My go-to combos typically follow a loop of Soulsword > universal melee > another ability. Thanks to the damage buff she receives from her Season Bonus, I usually just need another Soulsword swing plus melee added to ensure that combo eliminates weaker heroes. Outside of animation canceling, the proper balance to her weighty attacks is some nifty mobility techniques with Stepping Discs and Umbral Incursion. Stepping Discs is a two-charge ability that teleports her horizontally in whichever direction she's moving. Aside from becoming invincible to damage during the movement, it also allows her to cast one of two additional attacks for three seconds after teleporting. These special attacks include a wide area-of-effect swing and a demon familiar summon. Umbral Incursion is a rapid dash that will slash enemies upward if it makes contact. Its range is longer than her teleport and the potential launcher is a great way to deal more damage. While she isn't invincible during the dash, Magik can use it to dash upward or downward. My advice is to use these liberally with fights and general movement alike. Both abilities are perfect for repositioning around enemies and putting the hurt on them. Pair them together and you can even get in the face of flying heroes like Iron Man. Equally important, the invincibility of Stepping Discs and verticality of Umbral Incursion makes them perfect for making a quick exit. Whenever a fight gets too dicey for most heroes, the solution is either to use a protective or healing ability, or to escape. The appropriate response in Magik's case is usually to keep swinging that sword and using her abilities. Thanks to her Limbo's Might passive, Magik converts 30 percent of the damage she inflicts as bonus health. I can tell you from experience playing with her and against her that she can last a long time in a fight. Once the odds get stacked against her, such as a pesky ranged hero joining the fray, it's time to leave. Magik's ultimate has her transform into the corrupted Darkchild for 12 seconds. Unlike the Hulk, the ability moveset is the same across both forms. The difference is that everything is enhanced as Darkchild. Attacks can do more damage and land additional hits, Umbral Incursion reaches a longer range at a quicker speed, and cooldowns are lowered across the board. All of it comes together to allow her to deal massive amounts of damage and gain a decent amount of bonus health at the same time. Whether you're diving in the back or pushing up front, the goal of Darkchild is to be aggressive and do whatever you can to get some eliminations. Earning the Ace title can be a cinch with an ultimate like this. Just don't activate it in the middle of a fight, since her low health can quickly get depleted and waste your opportunity. Magik isn't without her weaknesses in Marvel Rivals, but she is still one of the deadliest dive heroes on the roster. If you're interested in checking out a Vanguard dive hero, you can't go wrong with Venom. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
