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Geek Dad
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Absolute Flash #3: Man or Monkey
Absolute Flash #3 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: One of the best things this series has done is put us inside Wally West's head for the duration of the first arc. We're not following a big, sweeping story – we're following a traumatized kid as he runs away from the worst day of his life, leaving behind his dead mentor, his enraged father, and an army of bounty hunters out for his blood. As he struggles to keep his mind straight and understand his new powers, the hunt for him escalates – and it becomes clear that while his father wants to bring him back alive, the Rogues may not have the same plan, especially once he lands some good hits on them. And now they have a secret weapon – Grodd. The reveal last issue that Grodd wasn't a super-sized evil psychic gorilla in this world but rather a small, genetically mutated monkey with a superpowered brain was a great twist – and this little critter winds up becoming one of Wally's closest allies out there. Speed rush. Via DC Comics. The segment when Wally encounters Grodd for the first time is the kind of thing Lemire excels at – a segment involving only a few words, but incredibly powerful images. The two form an immediate psychic bond, and see each other as they are – motherless children, alone in the world. That's all it takes for Grodd to turn his back on his masters and start a new path as Wally's companion – and I can tell these two are going to become an incredibly popular duo as they escape together. The final part of this issue sees Wally finally ready to turn his back on his old life and embrace his new legacy as the Flash – as we see him in costume for the first time. This book is so different from the rest of the line, but it's a great coming-of-age story for the universe's youngest hero. I'm very curious to see how this young Flash will interact with the rest of the line, but right now this is yet another phenomenal book in it. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to make and play the Best Rogue Build in Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered
Image via: Bethesda Game Studios If you love sneaking through shadows, talking your way out of trouble, and striking fast in battle, then the Rogue build in Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered fits you down to a T. It's a nice mix of stealth, speed, and smarts; enough to separate you from just another sword-swinging hero. The following explains how to build and play the ultimate Rogue in Oblivion Remastered. What makes Rogue special? Rogues do not rely on brute strength. They depend upon a couple of things: Speed and Personality. Speed allows you to glide around, dodging attacks and striking before enemies can react. Personality enables you to charm NPCs, haggle, and persuade others into assisting you. This just makes Rogues fun and fairly flexible: they can sneak around guards, talk past others into secret areas, and stab you right when you least expect it. 10 ESSENTIAL Tips For Oblivion Remastered! Step 1: Choose the right race, class, and skills For a stronger beginning, choose the Imperial race; they are good negotiators and proficient with a sword, which works perfectly with the Rogue style. Choose the Rogue class or customize one with those main features: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Direct Shopping From Adidas Franchise to 50% off Online Shoping Buy Now Undo Combat Specialization (to level faster in fighting skills) Speed and Personality are your two prime Attributes. Choose these major skills: Blade : Daggers, shortswords, and long blades--your main weapons of choice. Light Armor: Keeping you fast and protected. Block : Protect yourself with that shield. Illusion : The magic of charming, invisibility, or lighting dark places. Mercantile : Buy low, sell high. Athletics : Running faster, swimming better, and long-distance moving. Alchemy : To produce poisons and potions that could help you. Step 2: How to fight like a Rogue The rogue never stands up against enemies like a warrior. The rogue prefers to strike quickly and intelligently. For fast strikes and defense, a Shortsword and Shield is what you want. Going sneaky? A Dagger is your perfect companion to creep up on enemies for surprise damage. Need something ranged? A Longsword is still fast; we'll give it that, but allows you a little more reach. Pick the BEST Race, Class & Skills - Oblivion Remastered Use your Illusion spells to affect your enemies' moods, turn invisible yourself, or charm some poor soul in a nearby tavern. You may also choose to simply sneak around in some dungeons, coat your blade in poison, and take out the enemies silently while they have no idea what hit them! Step 3: Get stronger Even though Rogues focus on Speed and Personality, it's smart to boost Endurance early. It makes you healthier over time. During the start of the game, you need to invest time leveling up: Block Heavy Armor Armorer These skills help boost your Endurance level up to 100 pretty quickly. This way, you will be much tougher later on in the game. After this, you can fully concentrate on your Rogue playstyle. ULTIMATE Class guide, best class, major skills, custom classes, specializations, Oblivion Remastered Step 4: Join the right factions Thieves Guild : Steal stuff, sneak around, and sell stolen goods. Dark Brotherhood : Stealthy assassinations for gold and power. Fighters or Mages Guild: Bring in-Mixing different kinds of missions. Such guilds and groups give you great quests, excellent rewards, and plenty of occasions for you to demonstrate your Rogue skill. No, the Rogue build provides that: if you want to sneak around as a thief, do that! If you want to be a charming adventurer that can handle a blade as well, do that too.
Khaleej Times
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Nissan to cut Japanese production of top-selling US model due to tariffs, source says
Nissan will cut Japanese production of its top-selling U.S. model, the Rogue SUV, over May-July, said a person familiar with the matter, becoming the latest global automaker to alter manufacturing plans in response to new U.S. import tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to slap a 25% levy on cars built overseas has upended the global automotive supply chain. Nissan, Japan's third-largest carmaker, is more exposed than some rivals. The United States is its top market, accounting for more than a quarter of the vehicles it sold last year, with many of those made in Japan or Mexico. Nissan plans to reduce output of the Rogue by 13,000 vehicles at its plant in Kyushu, southwest Japan, during the three-month period, said the person, declining to be identified because the information is not public. The planned cut is equal to more than a fifth of the 62,000 Rogues sold in the United States in the first three months of this year. Workers at the Kyushu plant, Nissan's largest, will work fewer hours from May through July, with production halted on some days, the person said. The plant will continue to operate on two shifts a day, the person added. The automaker will reassess the production situation at a later date depending on the outlook for tariffs, the person said. On Monday, Trump said he was considering modifying the auto levy because automakers "need a little bit of time". Nissan said in a statement it was reviewing its production and supply chain operations to identify optimal solutions for efficiency and sustainability. It said it was committed to adapting to market changes while prioritising workforce and production capabilities. "Our approach will be thoughtful and deliberate as we navigate both immediate and long-term effects," it said. Backtrack The Rogue was Nissan's best-selling model in the U.S. last year, at almost 246,000 vehicles, accounting for more than a quarter of the carmaker's total U.S. vehicle sales. Nissan also makes Rogue models in Smyrna, Tennessee. The latest move comes after Nissan this month backtracked on a separate plan to cut output at Smyrna, saying it would maintain two shifts for the Rogue, rather than cutting to one as had been scheduled for April. Other automakers are also scrambling to navigate the tariffs, which Trump has said will boost U.S. manufacturing and jobs. Chrysler parent Stellantis has said it was pausing production at one plant in Mexico and one in Canada, impacting five connected U.S. facilities and temporarily laying off 900 U.S. workers. Honda plans to make its next-generation Civic hybrid in the U.S. state of Indiana, instead of Mexico, to avoid potential tariffs, Reuters has reported. Even before the tariffs, Nissan had been looking to slash global capacity by 20% as part of a turnaround plan. New CEO Ivan Espinosa is under pressure to put the automaker on track for recovery, especially in the U.S. where performance has been hit by an ageing line-up and a lack of hybrids. In the financial year that just ended, Nissan cut its profit outlook three times.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Exclusive-Nissan to cut Japanese production of top-selling US model due to tariffs, source says
By Maki Shiraki TOKYO (Reuters) - Nissan will cut Japanese production of its top-selling U.S. model, the Rogue SUV, over May-July, said a person familiar with the matter, becoming the latest global automaker to alter manufacturing plans in response to new U.S. import tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to slap a 25% levy on cars built overseas has upended the global automotive supply chain. Nissan, Japan's third-largest carmaker, is more exposed than some rivals. The United States is its top market, accounting for more than a quarter of the vehicles it sold last year, with many of those made in Japan or Mexico. Nissan plans to reduce output of the Rogue by 13,000 vehicles at its plant in Kyushu, southwest Japan, during the three-month period, said the person, declining to be identified because the information is not public. The planned cut is equal to more than a fifth of the 62,000 Rogues sold in the United States in the first three months of this year. Workers at the Kyushu plant, Nissan's largest, will work fewer hours from May through July, with production halted on some days, the person said. The plant will continue to operate on two shifts a day, the person added. The automaker will reassess the production situation at a later date depending on the outlook for tariffs, the person said. On Monday, Trump said he was considering modifying the auto levy because automakers "need a little bit of time". Nissan said in a statement it was reviewing its production and supply chain operations to identify optimal solutions for efficiency and sustainability. It said it was committed to adapting to market changes while prioritising workforce and production capabilities. "Our approach will be thoughtful and deliberate as we navigate both immediate and long-term effects," it said. BACKTRACK The Rogue was Nissan's best-selling model in the U.S. last year, at almost 246,000 vehicles, accounting for more than a quarter of the carmaker's total U.S. vehicle sales. Nissan also makes Rogue models in Smyrna, Tennessee. The latest move comes after Nissan this month backtracked on a separate plan to cut output at Smyrna, saying it would maintain two shifts for the Rogue, rather than cutting to one as had been scheduled for April. Other automakers are also scrambling to navigate the tariffs, which Trump has said will boost U.S. manufacturing and jobs. Chrysler parent Stellantis has said it was pausing production at one plant in Mexico and one in Canada, impacting five connected U.S. facilities and temporarily laying off 900 U.S. workers. Honda plans to make its next-generation Civic hybrid in the U.S. state of Indiana, instead of Mexico, to avoid potential tariffs, Reuters has reported. Even before the tariffs, Nissan had been looking to slash global capacity by 20% as part of a turnaround plan. New CEO Ivan Espinosa is under pressure to put the automaker on track for recovery, especially in the U.S. where performance has been hit by an ageing line-up and a lack of hybrids. In the financial year that just ended, Nissan cut its profit outlook three times. Sign in to access your portfolio
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Nissan defies tariff trends by lowering prices on 2025 Rogue and Pathfinder SUV models
Nissan defies tariff trends by lowering prices on 2025 Rogue and Pathfinder SUV models Show Caption Hide Caption Donald Trump set to announce new tariffs on April 2 U.S. President Donald Trump has been calling April 2nd 'Liberation Day' for weeks. It's the day he'll be unveiling an array of new tariffs that could upend the global trade system. Nissan is lowering the sticker prices for its Rogue and Pathfinder SUVs to offer more affordable options in a competitive market. The discounts range from $670 to $1,930 depending on the vehicle and trim. A new study predicts most automakers will increase their list prices by about $3,300 due to tariffs. Nissan Group of the Americas is bucking what many experts predict will be the trend of raising vehicle prices to cover the added costs of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Nissan, rather, is lowering the prices of two of its bestsellers. The Japanese automaker announced last week it is lowering the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices across the entire line of the popular 2025 Rogue and 2025 Pathfinder three-row SUVs, ranging from a $670 to $1,930 rollback. The Rogue's top price cut is $1,930 and the Pathfinder is $1,170. The discounts aren't huge and Nissan could have just offered that amount as incentives, but by shaving it off the list price, it tells consumers that the least expensive Rogue now starts at less than $30,000 and the least expensive Pathfinder comes in below $40,000. Nissan builds the Pathfinder and some Rogues at its factory in Smyrna, Tennessee. It also imports the top-level trim Rogues from Japan. A Nissan spokesperson told the Detroit Free Press that the company is lowering pricing on the vehicles to enhance "the value of its most popular models." Tariffs shock the auto industry: Car repair costs set to surge as inventory drops and tariffs take effect She said the prices go into effect immediately and the vehicles are available now at dealerships. "These actions will improve affordability for customers and boost competitiveness of the models in their respective segments," spokesperson Kaitlyn Jefferson wrote in an email. Nissan reported that its U.S. first-quarter sales rose 5.7% over a year earlier to 267,085 vehicles sold, which includes its luxury line Infiniti. Sales of the Pathfinder rose 3.4% to 19,661 vehicles sold. But sales of the Rogue plummeted in the quarter by 32% to 62,102 SUVs sold. Despite that drop, the Rogue still delivered the highest volume in sales. A new study predicts average lift in prices Nissan's pricing move is unusual given that Trump has said he will impose 25% tariffs on all imported vehicles. Many auto industry analysts and automakers have warned the tariffs will force new car prices to rise to cover the additional costs to import either vehicles made overseas or parts imported for vehicles made in the United States. Some experts have predicted new vehicle prices will rise on average $5,000 to $15,000. In the CarGurus' First Quarter Intelligence report released Wednesday, it estimates tariffs will add $3,300. In March, the average new vehicle list price was $49,500, the report said. It predicts tariffs will push that up to $52,800. In fact, uber-luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari has already said it will raise prices by a maximum of 10% on all models imported to the United States after April 2. Ferrari manufactures all its cars at its Maranello facility, in northern Italy. As to the impact tariffs might have on Nissan's broad lineup, Jefferson told the Free Press the automaker is reviewing the details of Trump's executive order imposing the tariffs and she declined to comment further. But she added, "We have plenty of protected vehicle and service parts inventory. We are in a strong position to meet both dealer and customer demand." Nissan's new prices Here are the discounts and new prices for the 2025 Nissan Rogue, according to its website. The following list does not include the $1,390 destination charge: The front-wheel drive S trim level gets a $640 price reduction, now starting at $28,590. The better-equipped SV front-wheel drive model gets a $1,380 discount, now starting at $29,590. The SL front-wheel drive model gets a $1,000 discount, now starting at $35,090. The Platinum front-wheel drive gets a $940 discount, now starting at $38,590. The S all-wheel drive model gets a $640 discount, now starting at $29,990. The better-equipped SV all-wheel drive model gets a $1,380 discount, now starting at $30,990. The Rogue Rock Creed all-wheel drive edition gets a $1,930 discount, now starting at $33,490. The Rogue SL all-wheel drive edition gets a $1,000 discount, now starting at $36,490. Here are the new prices for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, not including the $1,390 destination charge: The S 2WD version gets a $670 discount, now starting at $36,400. The SV 2WD version gets a $670 discount, now starting at $39,390. The SL 2WD version gets a $1,170 discount, now starting at $42,090. The Platinum 2WD version gets a $1,170 discount, now starting at $48,640. The S 4WD version gets a $670 discount, now starting at $38,400. The SL 4WD version gets a $1,170 discount, now starting at $44,090. The Rock Creek 4WD version gets a $670 discount, now starting at $44,490. The Platimum 4WD version gets a $1,170 discount, now starting at $50,640. Jamie L. LaReau is the senior autos writer who covers Ford Motor Co. for the Detroit Free Press. Contact Jamie at jlareau@ Follow her on Twitter @jlareauan. To sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber.
