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Forbes
22 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Elder Scrolls Online Subclassing Looks Ridiculously Flexible And Fun
Elder Scrolls Online Subclassing Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) has always had a relatively flexible class system ever since it launched over a decade ago. For many years now you've been able to build any of the game's classes to fit into any role on a team whether it be damage-focused, tanking, or healing, with a variety of build options. But now, with the debut of the upcoming subclassing system in Update 46 (June 2 for PC/Mac and June 18 for Xbox and PlayStation,) those options are about to explode to offer a ludicrous amount of flexibility far beyond what's already in the game. Currently, when you make a character in Elder Scrolls Online, you must pick a single class and you're stuck with that class forever. If you want to try something else, you'll need to go make a fresh character and start over. That's kind of a bummer for a game that is otherwise very generous about letting you change everything from your name, looks, faction, or even race. With subclassing, you'll have more flexibility and opportunity than ever to really build your character your way by combining up to three different skill trees across all classes onto a single bar. That's 21 different skill trees of several skills each. As the featured image at the top implies, that means you could create an all-out summoner build that utilizes pets from the Necromancer, Sorcerer, and Warden skill trees all combined together. That's wild. There is one small caveat though: to unlock subclassing, you'll need to have at least one character at level 50. Once you reach that milestone, there is a short side quest to ramp you up into the system and then you've got access to the whole feature. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder 'We wanted to introduce a way to allow our players to expand their experiences and try out all the different class skill lines we have introduced since launch,' says Carrie Day, one of the Systems Designers behind the Subclassing system at ZeniMax Online Studios. 'Players who have played on multiple classes and characters will also need to think about these skill lines, and how they might be combined, totally differently than they have for the last 11 years.' Subclassing in Elder Scrolls Online With over 3,000 different combinations, I'd definitely say they've accomplished their goal with this new feature. With the Content Pass structure, Elder Scrolls Online is due to get some massive updates for the rest of this year. Subclassing and Part 1 of the Worm Cult storyline kick off in June, with another dungeon pack on the way in a few months, followed by the Writhing Wall Event which is described as a 'world changing in-game event' for all players. Then Part 2 of the Worm Cult story closes out the year, so it'll be a very busy next six months for ESO.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Benchmark Gives Buy Rating on Sandisk (SNDK) Stock
On May 27, Benchmark initiated coverage of Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK)'s stock with a 'Buy' rating and a price target of $58, as reported by The Fly. As per the firm, Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) happens to be a highly cyclical business, and a cyclical upturn has started. The firm believes that this upturn is likely to be extended into 2026. Notably, major hyperscale cloud capex is projected to increase 40% YoY in 2025 to reach $330 billion. Furthermore, AI opportunities and a Windows end-of-life replacement cycle continue to fuel higher PC and mobile-related flash sales. The analyst expects non-GAAP earnings to grow to $5.28 per diluted share in FY 2026. Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) took actions to reduce supply to match demand and has begun price increases in Q3 2025. The company expects Q4 2025 revenue of between $1.75 billion - $1.85 billion. Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) estimates that the NAND industry is well-placed for strong long-term growth. This growth is expected to stem from the exponential expansion of data, fueled mainly due to the deployment of AI in cloud and edge applications. Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and selling data storage devices and solutions using NAND flash technology. While we acknowledge the potential of SNDK to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SNDK and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 13 Cheap AI Stocks to Buy According to Analysts and 11 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Invest in Now Disclosure: None.
Engadget
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
The Cyberpunk 2077 sequel finally makes it to preproduction
Once Cyberpunk 2077 worked out its oh-so-many kinks , it was a damn good game. And more is on the way. CD Projekt Red said on Wednesday that its sequel has moved into pre-production. It wasn't a secret that a sequel was in the works. In 2022, CDPR shared a roadmap describing "Project Orion." It would "further develop the potential embodied by [the Cyberpunk 2077 ] universe." That's as clear as you can get without using the word "sequel." Now, CDPR is shedding the codename as development forges ahead. "Several weeks ago, the CD Projekt Red team responsible for the next big game set in the Cyberpunk universe completed the project's conceptual phase," the publisher wrote. "As a result, Cyberpunk 2 — previously known under the codename Project Orion — has progressed to pre-production." Of course, entering pre-production is still a long way from something you can play. Following the fiasco last time, expect CDPR to play it safe and take more time with the final stages. On a related note, CDPR said Phantom Liberty has sold 10 million copies. The massive expansion launched on PC and consoles in late 2023. It's part of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition , which includes the base game and all the DLC. That version arrived on PC and consoles in 2023. It will be heading to Switch 2 and macOS soon.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Discord explores virtual rewards for its ad product as it prepares for a potential IPO
Discord announced on Wednesday that it's experimenting with a new virtual reward system aimed at encouraging more users to engage with its interactive ads. This new feature, called 'Orbs,' comes on the heels of the company preparing for a potential IPO. Users can earn Orbs by completing 'Quests,' Discord's ad format where advertisers incentivize users to watch product videos or play games by rewarding them with virtual items. The addition of Orbs gives users the chance to redeem exclusive digital items from Discord's Shop, including Nitro credits, profile badges, avatar decorations, profile effects, and items from main collections. It's clear that the goal of Orbs is to encourage more interaction with Quests as Discord seeks to demonstrate to partners that it can offer a scalable ad business. The company has reportedly discussed a possible IPO with investment bankers, per The New York Times. Last month, Peter Sellis, Discord's senior vice president of product, highlighted the success of Quests. He reported that, over the past year, more than 70 Quests achieved a 10% acceptance rate with millions of rewards earned, according to the company's internal data. Quests are located in the bottom left corner of the app on PC and gaming consoles. Plans are in place to expand Quests to mobile devices in June. The Orbs experiment may also entice users who don't have a subscription to try Nitro, as they can spend Orbs on credits instead of using a payment method. For instance, users need 1,400 Orbs to get three free days of Nitro, which typically costs $10 per month. Orbs is being rolled out to a small group of users and will soon expand globally. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Survivor Season 50: Here's complete list of cast revealed by CBS and release window of upcoming season
CBS has announced the cast for Survivor Season 50. Host Jeff Probst shared the list during CBS Mornings and confirmed the season will premiere in Spring 2026. The season features 24 returning contestants. Two of them are from the upcoming Season 49. For the first time, fans helped shape the gameplay. Fan Involvement Fans voted earlier this year on important aspects of the season. They helped decide if hidden idols would be included. They also voted on whether fire-making challenges should return. Fans also gave their input on the location of the finale and reunion show. As a result, the reunion will be held in Los Angeles. Jeff Probst said he was surprised by fan choices. Many viewers asked for fewer game twists in this milestone season. CBS says the new format will impact players in ways not seen before. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Miss The Top Packaging Trends Of 2024, Enhnace Your Brand With The Latest Insights Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Veteran Contestants Return The cast includes many players from past seasons. Jenna Lewis-Dougherty returns from Seasons 1 and 8. Colby Donaldson appears again after competing in Seasons 2, 8, and 20. Stephenie LaGrossa joins after past roles in Seasons 10, 11 and 20. Cirie Fields comes back after playing in four different seasons. Ozzy Lusth returns, having reached the final four times. Coach Wade is back after competing in three past seasons. Live Events Also Read: Elden Ring: Nightreign: Global release date, time for PC and consoles and how to preload Recent Contestants Join The show also brings back more recent faces. Aubry Bracco, Chrissy Hofbeck, and Christian Hubicki are among them. Angelina Keeley, Mike White, and Rick Devens also join. Jonathan Young, Dee Valladares, and Emily Flippen return too. Q Burdette, Tiffany Ervin, Charlie Davis, Genevieve Mushaluk, Kamilla Karthigesu, Kyle Fraser, and Joe Hunter round out the list. Two more players from Season 49 will join, though their names are not yet public. Also Read: Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2: Episode 3 release date, plot, episode schedule and where to watch Survivor Season 50 Cast Jenna Lewis-Dougherty Colby Donaldson Stephenie LaGrossa Cirie Fields Ozzy Lusth Benjamin 'Coach' Wade Aubry Bracco Chrissy Hofbeck Christian Hubicki Angelina Keeley Mike White Rick Devens Jonathan Young Dee Valladares Emily Flippen Q Burdette Tiffany Ervin Charlie Davis Genevieve Mushaluk Kamilla Karthigesu Kyle Fraser Joe Hunter FAQs When will Survivor Season 50 air? Survivor Season 50 will premiere in Spring 2026 on CBS, as announced by host Jeff Probst. How did fans influence the new season? Fans voted on game elements like idols, fire-making and the location of the finale and reunion show.
