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Geek Dad
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Absolute Flash #5: Heating Up
Absolute Flash #5 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: The Absolute line continues to have an unparalleled creative record, as just about every issue is phenomenal. That's definitely the case for this issue, as Wally West faces his largest-scale threat ever – but it may not be a villain at all. Last issue saw the runaway teenager still struggling to master his powers as he finds a surprise haven – a mission and foster home run by Ralph and Sue Dibny. He even finds a friend and maybe something more in Linda Park, another kid calling the place home. But it's not long before things go sideways – a mysterious creature is lurking in the sewers under the mission, burning everything it touches. Wally encounters it, and soon realizes it's not a monster at all – it's Mick Rory, one of the Rogues, and he wasn't thought to have survived the experiment. But he did – if you can call what he's turned into surviving. Fireproof. Via DC Comics. AL Kaplan guest-stars on art for the second issue, and their depiction of Heat Wave is terrifying – this is the most radical reinvention of a villain yet, and he's been turned into something more akin to Plasmus. But this isn't a rampaging beast driven by hate – it's pretty clear that what's left of Mick Rory is terrified and in pain. But the only person who understands that at first is Grodd – and the little fan-favorite monkey does his best to get it across before one of the combatants does something they can't take back. The issue also has some great segments for the rest of the Rogues, as Dr. Thawne continues her shady plans and Rudy West makes a bold decision to try to save his son. But in the middle of all this, Wally discovers exactly how much his powers can do – and potentially loses the only safe haven he has. This is one of the best takes on Wally West I've read in a very long time. 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!
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
