Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly dating Marisa Mendes, the 24-year-old daughter of his agent Jorge Mendes. Truthfully, CR7 has been linked to many women after he broke up with Irina Shayk, but he’s going to find out sooner or later that mixing business with pleasure is a bad idea–even when the temptation is a hottie like Marisa.

Reports of the couple first stemmed from a Portuguese newspaper which called the two “inseparable.” Truthfully we don’t think there’s much truth to that word since Ronaldo himself has admitted he’s dating around, but the two were spotted on the red carpet of the London premiere of Ronaldo’s sh*tty biopic, Ronaldo.

If you guys remember correctly, Marisa’s father Jorge was the guy who bought Ronaldo his own Greek island for his birthday and now he’s giving away his daughter. For someone who knows all the ins and outs of Ronaldo’s private life, you’ve got to wonder what the hell Jorge is thinking!

Oh wait, he’s thinking Ronaldo is one of the highest paid athletes in the history of the world. Nevermind then.

Marisa works for her father’s soccer agency, Gestifute. Check out her hottest photos below.

On Saturday, November 14th, the University of Central Florida’s Alpha Tau Omega chapter hosted a concert featuring the popular DJ Henry Fong. The EDM DJ is a UCF alumni and was a member of the very same ATO chapter.

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All proceeds from the chapter were donated to The Children’s Miracle Network, and ATO reportedly raised over $30,000 for the kids.

UCF’s ATO annually holds their “Rock The Wreath” concert to raise money for the non-profit organization that aims to raise funds for children’s hospitals. Last year, the fraternity hosted The Ying Yang Twins.

Check out the video of the Henry Fong concert here:

Protests are running rampant on college campuses throughout the country, with each student group having their own agenda and set of needs. The latest showdown was at University of Texas at Austin between a group of professors and Pro-Palestinian student protesters, and things got ugly pretty fast. But this time, the students weren’t the aggressors – the professors were.

According to the video’s description, 12 members of the Palestine Solidarity Committee interrupted an event called “The Origin of a Species: The Birth of the Israeli Defense Forces’ Military Culture,” which was being hosted by UT’s Institute for Israeli Studies.

As soon as the protesters entered the room, their disturbance was met with physical intimidation from one professor – who arrogantly refers to himself as a scholar way too many times – and blatant screaming from another.

Before we continue, check out the video:

It’s pretty tense, to say the least.

Since the event, the University’s College of Liberal Arts released the following statement:

The University of Texas at Austin strives to be a campus where people with different viewpoints can debate issues —including the Israeli – Palestinian conflict — openly and respectfully.

Our Institute for Israel Studies has always strived to do that and, on Friday, invited an esteemed scholar to deliver remarks and engage in critical debate.

The university has existing protocols for protesters to voice their points of view and be heard effectively. We are trying to determine if they were followed in this case.

Responding to a call from the event, University Police spoke with all the parties involved on Friday. My office will do the same. We are gathering more information and looking for ways to improve the constructive dialogue on campus.

With all of the protesting going on on college campuses these days, it’s hard to differentiate who’s in the right and who’s in the wrong. Having an opinion is one thing – you’re entitled to that – but throwing it out there in an aggressive manner is something entirely different. The professor’s intimidation tactics were just too much, but on the other hand, you can’t expect to go into an event, totally disrupt it, and not come out being reprimanded.

What do you think?

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It’s easy to make fun of Cody Simpson. With that floppy, Bieber-like blonde hair, his a**hole surfer look, and the fact that he sung a song called “La Da Dee,” the man practically has a target on his head. But there’s also one thing we sadly cannot deny – he gets some pretty hot girls.

First there was Gigi Hadid, the incredibly sexy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model who you now can’t get away from (thankfully), and now there’s Sahara Ray, the new model rumored to be dating the douchey Australian singer.

The 22-year-old model/surfer is the daughter of Australian surfing star Tony Ray, and whether or not you know about him doesn’t matter. What does is that you know about her.

Check out her hottest photos below. Don’t you just love the Internet?

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Charlie Sheen just released an open letter about his HIV diagnosis and it’s pretty hard to read.

After discussing his status on the TODAY Show with Matt Lauer, the actor unveiled an intense, detailed letter describing what it was like when he was first diagnosed with the virus, and how he came to terms with it.

A few days prior to the interview, the Daily Mail reported that a “major Hollywood star has been diagnosed as HIV positive,” with an adult film star telling the British tabloid that “four successful porn stars who had sex with the actor in recent years have disappeared from the porn film business – and she fears this may be because they contracted HIV.”

Despite telling Lauer that he had disclosed his HIV positive status to each of his sexual partners beforehand, ex-flings – including former adult film star Bree Olson – are already coming out of the woodwork to call him a liar.

We sincerely hope that that’s not the case, and that Sheen uses his newfound platform to helps others living with HIV.

Read the full letter below.

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Roughly four years ago, I suddenly found myself in the throws of a seismic and debilitating three-day cluster-migraine-like headache. I was emergently hospitalized with what I believed to be a brain tumor or perhaps some unknown pathology. I was partially correct. Following a battery of endless tests, that included a hideous spinal tap, it was sadly and shockingly revealed to me that I was, in fact, positive for HIV.

The news was a “mule kick” to my soul. Those impossible words I absorbed and then tried to convince myself, that I was stuck, suspended, or even stranded inside some kind of alternate reality or nightmare, were to the absolute contrary. I was awake. It was true… reality.

Under the brilliant and perfect care of Dr. Robert Huizenga as well as “the” leading infectious disease expert in the known universe, I began a rigorous and intensive treatment program. Not missing a beat, a med dose, or one shred of guidance, quickly my viral loads became undetectable. Like every other challenge in my life, again, I was victorious and kicking this disease’s ass. I wish my story had ended there. Unfortunately, for my family and myself, it had only just begun.

The personal disbelief, karmic confusion, shame and anger lead to a temporary yet abysmal descent into profound substance abuse and fathomless drinking. It was a suicide run. Problem was, I’d forgotten that I’m too tough for such a cowardly departure. Yet, despite this loathsome and horrific odyssey, I was vigilant with my anti-viral program.

My medical team could only shake their heads as each and every blood test returned levels revealing a state of remission. Even though I might have been trying to kill myself, one thing was radically evident; the disease was not.

In and around this perplexing and difficult time, I dazedly chose (or hired) the companionship of unsavory and insipid types. Regardless of their salt-less reputations, I always lead with condoms and honesty when it came to my condition. Sadly, my truth soon became their treason, as a deluge of blackmail and extortion took center stage in this circus of deceit.

To date, I have paid out countless millions to these desperate charlatans.

Locked in a vacuum of fear, I chose to allow their threats and skulduggery to vastly deplete future assets from my children, while my “secret” sat entombed in their hives of folly (or so I thought).

News Flash: This ends today. I’m claiming back my freedom. The scales of justice will swiftly and righteously re-balance themselves.

In conclusion, I accept this condition not as a curse or scourge, but rather as an opportunity and a challenge. An opportunity to help others. A challenge to better myself.

Every day, of every month, of every year, countless individuals go to work, man their stations, fulfill their professional obligations with a host of disabilities. Diseases, imperfections, hurdles, detours. These maladies range from lupus to cancer, from paralysis to blindness, from diabetes to obesity. “Treated,” HIV is no different.

My partying days are behind me. My philanthropic days are ahead of me.

Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “Courage is grace under pressure.”

I’ve served my time under pressure; I now embrace the courage, and the grace.

Love and peace,Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen’s net worth has been accumulated over decades of acting. As one of the most successful American actors of his generation, Sheen has over 70 film acting credits to his name. The son of actor Martin Sheen, Charlie was born Carlos Irwin Estevez on September 3, 1965 in New York City.

Sheen’s big break came in 1984 with the release of Red Dawn, which was the first movie ever to be released with a PG-13 rating. He followed that up with a leading roles in the award-winning films, Platoon and Wall Street, perhaps the biggest hits of his career. So what does decades of success and massive hits make Charlie Sheen’s net worth?

Charlie Sheen Net Worth as of 2015: $121 Million

But how did Charlie Sheen go from Hollywood A-Lister to a walking, #winning viral video? And how did it affect his net worth? Let’s take a look…

1984 – 1986

Sheen’s film career began in 1984 with a role in the Cold War teen drama Red Dawn with Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, and Jennifer Grey. He would then appear in 11 films from 1984 to 1986, including a cameo in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and a starring role in one of the biggest hits of his career, Platoon. 

His first daughter, Cassandra Jade Estevez, was born on December 12, 1984, to his former high school girlfriend, Paula Profit.

1987 – 1990

Sheen’s run of acclaimed films continued in the late 1980’s, seeing the releases of hits such as Wall Street, Young Guns, Major League, and The Rookie.

In January 1990, Sheen accidentally shot his fiancée, Kelly Preston, in the arm.

1991 – 1995

Sheen’s success continued into the 1990’s, with hits such as Hot Shots!, Hot Shots Part Deux, The Three Musketeers, and Major League II.

1996 – 2000

The late 1990’s saw Sheen’s leading star power light begin to fade. Other than Money Talks and Being John Malkovich, Sheen’s filmography took a hit in the late 90’s, ultimately sending him to do television.

On May 20, 1998, Sheen suffered a stroke after overdosing while using cocaine and was hospitalized. Sheen was found in his seaside home by a friend, after which paramedics had to give emergency life-saving treatment and rushed him to Las Robles hospital. He was described as being in a “serious condition” after his stomach was pumped.

On August 11, 1998, Sheen, already on probation in California for a previous drug offense, had his probation extended for an extra year and entered a rehab clinic.

In 2000, he took over for Michael J. Fox as the lead role in the FOX sitcom Spin City, earning him a Golden Globe for best actor.

In the year 2000, Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards got married.

2001 – 2003

While Sheen’s film career was slowly dying down, with his biggest hit in this time period being Scary Movie 3, his television career was just picking up. Being cast as Charlie Harper on the CBS sitcom Two And A Half Men, Sheen would play the lead role for 8 seasons.

He would eventually become the highest paid actor on television, earning $1.8 million per episode.

2003 – 2010

While starring in Two and A Half Men, Sheen only had small parts and cameos in feature films, such as Scary Movie 4 and Due Date.

In March 2005, Denise Richards, Sheen’s second wife, files for divorce while pregnant with the couple’s second daughter. She says Sheen had been abusing drugs and alcohol.

On December 25, 2009, Sheen was arrested for assaulting his wife, Brooke Mueller in Aspen, Colorado.  Sheen was charged with felony menacing, as well as third-degree assault and criminal mischief.

Sheen earned $20 million in 2008, and $21 million in 2009.

On August 2, 2010, Sheen pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault as part of a plea bargain that included dismissal of the other charges against him. Sheen was sentenced to 30 days in a drug rehab center, 30 days of probation, and 36 hours of anger management.

On October 26, 2010, the police removed Sheen from his suite at the Plaza Hotel after he reportedly caused $7,000 in damage. According to the NYPD, Sheen admitted to drinking and using cocaine the night of the incident.

Sheen earned $30 million in 2010.

2011

Production of Two and a Half Men went on hiatus in January 2011 while Sheen underwent a substance rehabilitation program in his home, his third attempt at rehab in 12 months. The following month, however, CBS canceled the season’s four remaining episodes after Sheen publicly made derogatory comments about the series’ creator, Chuck Lorre,and Warner Bros. banned Sheen from entering its production lot. Sheen, already the highest-paid actor on television, responded by publicly demanding a 50 percent raise, claiming that in comparison to the amount that the series was making, he was “underpaid.”

Sheen was dismissed from Two and a Half Men on March 7, 2011, where he was replaced by Ashton Kutcher. In the aftermath of his dismissal, Sheen remained vocally critical of Chuck Lorre, and filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Lorre and Warner Bros., which was settled the following September 26.

On January 10, 2011, Sheen is spotted in Las Vegas on a weekend “bender” with three women, including a porn star and 23-year-old former nanny Bree Olson.

In February 2011, Sheen gave his famous ‘Tiger Blood’ quote, saying in a Today interview that he does not need rehab because the Alcoholics Anonymous manual was “written for normal people, people that aren’t special, people that don’t have tiger blood, you know, Adonis DNA.

In March 2011, Sheen sued Two and a Half Men producer Chuck Lorre and Warner Bros. Studios for $100 million after being fired from the show. He claims that he was harassed by Lorre, whom he calls a “clown” and a “turd”.

Despite his personal struggles, Sheen earned $40 million in 2011.

2012 – 2014

In 2012, Sheen returned to television in Anger Management, the spin-off of the movie of the same name. The show’s final episode aired in December 2014.

On July 16, 2012, Sheen announced that he would donate at least $1 million to the USO, the largest single donation ever given to the troop morale-boosting organization.

According to Forbes, Sheen was Hollywood’s 67th highest earning actor in 2013.

October, 2014 Sheen is sued for assault and battery by a Los Angeles dental technician who says Sheen punched her in the chest during an office visit.

2015

In June, 2015 Sheen blasts ex-wife Richards with a tweet calling the mother of his two daughters “a heretic washed up piglet” and “shame pile.” He also calls ex-wife Mueller, with whom he has two sons, “a sexy rock star that I adore.”

On November 17, 2015, Sheen announced that he was HIV positive, having been diagnosed roughly four years earlier. He said in an interview that he had spent up to $10 million trying to keep people from leaking the news of his diagnosis.

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Despite his outlandish behavior and outspoken personality, Sheen has been one of the most successful and well-liked actors of the last three decades. Although his HIV diagnosis is sure to change the course of his career, and net worth, look for Charlie Sheen to bounce back, just like he always does.

Jacob Marberger, the student responsible for shutting down Washington College yesterday and today, is still reported missing. Jacob is considered armed and today police announced that there’s a warrant out for his arrest.

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The situation itself is kind of scattered, but it seems to stem from an incident where Jacob pulled a gun on a Phi Delta Theta pledge. That led to a suspension, which in turn led to Jacob having to step down from his position in the student government–something he cherished.

Now Jacob is missing and his parents are worried about him. Read the timeline below:

2014

Jacob graduates Cheltamham High School.

March 24, 2015

Jacob is elected to be Student Government Association’s Speaker of the Senate.

April, 2015

Jacob initiated into Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Fall Semester 2015

Jacob allegedly hazes pledge of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, of which Jacob is a member, and pulls gun on him. Jacob is then suspended for actions and sees therapist.

November 15, 2015

Resigns from position as Speaker of Senate. His father claims that the position “meant a lot to him.”

November 16–3 A.M.

Jacob sneaks into family house while parents are sleeping and steals rifle.

November 16

Jacob goes missing and concerned parents call Washington College, tell them about the rifle. Washington College closes school for day.

November 17, 9:45 A.M.

Warrant issued for Jacob’s arrest. When he was last seen, Marberger was driving his green 1997 Range Rover. He has not made any threats against the school. He’s 5-foot-4 and weighs around 130 pounds.

November 17

Washington College remains closed. Students are asked to remain in rooms and are being escorted to dining halls.

The Germany vs. Netherlands friendly soccer game today was cancelled and Hannover Stadium is currently being evacuated. [Lead image by Alexander Koerner/Getty Images]

UPDATE: A bomb was found in an ambulance truck near Hanover Stadium

According to a German Newspaper, the truck disguised as a rescue vehicle was found before the German national team was set to play Netherlands on Tuesday, which led to the evacuation of the HD Arena and the cancellation of the game. Police said they had a “concrete threat” that there was a planned explosion at the arena.

According to Associated Press reports, TUI Arena in Hannover has also been evacuated, where attendees were waiting for the band Soehne Mannheims to play.

Also, a train station was shut down after a suspicious device was found, RT reports.

This is the second international friendly that’s been cancelled since the Paris attacks on Friday. Yesterday Belgium vs. Spain was also cancelled.

Fans had been looking forward to the game for awhile, especially in light of the attacks and wanting to show their unity. Check out these bracelets one of the fans was wearing.

Additionally, soccer fans in attendence were going to show their support for Paris with the following gesture:

Understandably, there was tightened security during the game so the fact that they cancelled the match means that something credible must have happened. Some Twitter users are saying it was a suspicious suitcase, others are saying it was a suspicious person.

Last week, Germany was on the field against France when suicide bombers caused explosions outside the Stade de France. German players wound up sleeping inside the stadium for security reasons.

If you have a drinking problem, keep it up! It could help you live longer.

And no, we’re not talking about housing a handle of vodka a day – we’re referring only to coffee. Get yourself to some AA classes!

According to nutrition researcher Walter Willett from the Harvard School of Public Health, “people who drank three to five cups of coffee per day had about a 15 percent lower [risk of premature] mortality compared to people who didn’t drink coffee.”

Decaf drinkers also saw similar benefits.

The findings were published in the journal Circulation, and build on other evidence that links coffee to health benefits. Previous research has shown that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of stroke and developing Type 2 diabetes.

Good news right? RIGHT! But with anything good in life, there’s a catch – drinking a ton of caffeine is a different story. According to NPR,

Research has shown that consuming more than 400 milligrams of caffeine can interfere with sleep and create feelings of unease. And some of us are even more sensitive.

One study found that 200 milligrams of caffeine (the equivalent of about two cups of coffee) is an optimal amount to enhance cognitive function and mood among sleep-deprived people. But we don’t all metabolize caffeine the same way.

That’s all well and good, but we’re optimists! So we’re blanking out on the bad news. Drink away!

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Jacob Marberger is the Washington College student who is responsible for halting all activity at Washington College yesterday and today. After being reported missing yesterday, he is still considered missing today. In fact, today local police announced that Marberger is armed and dangerous.

On the morning of November 16, Marberger’s parents contacted Washington College to tell them that they believed their son had “retrieved a firearm” from the family home outside of Philadelphia. The school is located in Chestertown, Maryland.

According to CBS News , Marberger was distrissed over issues at college, specifically being suspended for pulling a gun on a pledging member of his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. One of his classmates spoke to CBS regarding the situation:

“From what I know is that he hazed a potential member of his frat, basically, and pulled out a gun on him. Everybody kind of thought it was a joke, so it was kind of let go. And then it was brought up to public safety later that week.”

This morning, November 17 at 9:45 AM, a warrant was issued for Jacob’s arrest.

When he was last seen, Marberger was driving a green 1997 Range Rover. Thus far, he has not made any threats against the school. He’s 5-foot-4 and weighs around 130 pounds. Washington College has asked that anyone with any information regarding the situation to call the college at 410-778-7810 or Chestertown Police at 410-778-7810.

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In what was presumably an incredibly boring football game, a University of South Carolina sports fan in the stands busted out a baggy full of coke and starting snorting up in front of everyone. Note: we use the term “fan” loosely here.

No amount of discretion was used, which was an interesting choice, but what’s even funnier about this situation is that it was all caught on tape.

Check it out in the video below:

Yeah… it’s in no way discreet, at all. At this point, we have to question – what the f*ck did everyone do after the game? When did the real party start?

Oh college.

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Khloe Kardashian used to be the butt of many, many jokes. Known as the “Fat Kardashian”, it took years for Khloe to make a name for herself. And boy, did she ever.

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After a highly publicized relationship with NBA star Lamar Odom, Khloe found herself as the star of a new E! reality show, Khloe and Lamar. That, along with her recent weight loss, and the fact that she seems to be the most “normal” of the Kardashian’s has made Khloe just as popular as the rest of them. Which is good for us, because damn, does she look good since dropping a couple LB’s.

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The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a report of a rape at a Lincoln home where Huskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. lives.

A University of Nebraska Athletics spokesperson issued the following statement Tuesday afternoon:

“The University of Nebraska Athletics Department is aware of an allegation made over the weekend. We are currently cooperating with law enforcement officials and the University’s Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance. We will have no further comment at this time.”

Armstrong, the Huskers’ starting quarterback, told the Omaha World-Herald that the authorities interviewed him, wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp and tight end Trey Foster on Sunday.

The University has issued a statement on the issue, via KETV 7:

The investigation is underway; no arrests have been made.

Salah Abdeslam is said to be one of the masterminds behind the attacks in Paris late last week, and while an extensive manhunt is currently underway in Belgium, people are also focused on something else: his hotel room.

Abdeslam reportedly booked rooms 311 and 312 at the Appart’City Paris Alfortville last week and paid for them with a credit card in his name. Not exactly smart for a man who’s planning a mass murder.

According to the French magazine Le Point, Abdeslam left a huge mess in the room, another detail that was clearly not thoroughly thought out.

When police raided rooms 311 and 312, they found leftover pizza ordered by phone from a restaurant around the corner, still in its cardboard boxes. The room also had several syringes scattered around a coffee table. It’s unclear how the needles were used.

Abdeslam was allegedly stopped at the border and questioned by police on Saturday, but was let go for reasons unknown.

Two men considered to be accomplices have since been arrested – Hamza Attou and Mohammed Amri. Both are accused of being with the 26-year-old hours after the attacks and were charged with participating in terrorist activity. The are also said to have brought Abdeslam back to Belgium on Saturday.

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Dude, dating is f*cking hard. First there’s the whole actually finding someone you can stand thing. Then there’s trying to keep them around instead of promptly moving on to the next sexy opportunity that passes them by. Then, of course, there’s learning how to deal with their annoying quirks and the whole “should I text him/her yet, or no?” thing, which is nothing more than a massive pain in the ass. Unfortunately, this never gets better – maybe when you sell your soul and marry, but I wouldn’t know – and this nine year old kid is proving us right.

San Diego Vine star Freddy Amazin recently unveiled his 9-year-old brother’s private dating messages for the benefit of the Internet. Typical! And awesome.

The messages depict a children’s world of dating, which mirrors the adult world of dating – annoying, cryptic, and full of opportunities to eat ice cream together.

His post has since received more than 11,000 likes and 6,000 retweets with hilarious comments to boot (everyone really seemed to love the ice cream part which makes sense – who in their right mind doesn’t love ice cream?!).

Check out the full text thread below and maybe learn something.

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“The Rock” in front of Michigan State University‘s auditorium is a campus monument of sorts–something every student knows about and every incoming class is shown on their campus orientation. The tradition at the MSU is to camp out overnight and paint the rock with whatever message you’re trying to send. More often than not, the rock is painted by clubs and other groups on campus, but early this week it’s painted blue, white, and red in a show of support for Paris.

With all the craziness that has been going on at other universities and the protests we’ve seen in the past few weeks, it’s nice to see a symbol like this to show that we can still come together and show support for the tragedy across the Atlantic.

And although it’s only a small gesture it reminds us that we’re all sharing this planet and we’re all in support of those who lost loved ones last week.

If you’re looking for chill alternatives to the nerves-frazzling shooting of Call of Duty: Black Ops III or Star Wars: Battlefront, there are ample options. Nintendo fuses two of its most popular franchises — Mario Party and Animal Crossing — and tosses in its addictive-to-buy Amiibo action figures in the board game-style mash-up Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival.

If you are digging Fallout 4 and craving more methodical exploration of apocalyptic destruction, give Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut a whirl. Also, those who are looking for a cheaper, less cumbersome way to check out Skylanders SuperChargers can play the just-released table/phone version.

Publishers provided review copies.

Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival

(Wii U, $60, Everyone)

Nintendo fans miffed that the Wii U Star Fox and Zelda entries have been delayed until next year have a virtual board game to play while counting down the days to bigger releases. Packed in with two Amiibo characters from the publisher’s farming and city-building Animal Crossing franchise, the game is a combination of Sorry! and Candy Land. You buy up turnips, wait for prices to rise, then sell them off to reap the profits and build up resources. There is more strategy involved than in button-mashing/luck-based Mario Party minigames, but be sure to block out plenty of time to play, because rounds can take as long as half an hour and don’t give you the option to save and resume.

An alternate game mode lets you round up supplies to leave an island before time runs out. To play either game, you’ll need to tap an Amiibo action figure to the GamePad. Playing round after round racks up unlockables and keeps track of your records. The clever use of the Wii U’s ability to scan in info with NFC technology is underused in other games, and gives Amiibos more relevance than they have in other games. At $60, the price is steep for such a flimsy package, but since Amiibos run $15 alone, Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival isn’t horrible overpriced for collectors.

Skylanders SuperChargers Mobile

(iPad, iPhone, Android devices, $25, Everyone 10+)

Including everything you get with the console version at a third of the cost, the portable edition of Skylanders SuperChargers is the smartest, most convenient way to take the game for a test drive. The emphasis this year — for better and worse — is on vehicles. The driving sequences tended to alienate player two on the console versions, because there was nothing to do other than aim a cursor at the screen. Since single-player is the onus on the mobile version — and the game only comes with one controller — that problem doesn’t apply here.

As with past mobile editions of Skylanders games, this version hangs with its bigger brothers in content and visuals. The inclusion of a controller is a godsend, letting you control the in-game action figures with easy precision rather than awkward screen taps mobile gamers have become accustomed to. Since most everyone has a phone or tablet that’s compatible with the game, there’s no need t upgrade to the latest console just to play the game. The single-player emphasis may make it tougher to team up with friends, but for solo Skylanders fans, this is the way to go.

Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut

(Xbox One, PS4, $40, Mature)

The old PC franchise that inspired the Fallout series manages to remain relevant by sticking to the basics of scavenging-based exploration and combat it instituted in the late 1990s. Unlike the largely solo journey of Fallout games, Wasteland 2 sticks to the traditional RPG party structure, putting you in control of a group that ranges from four to seven characters. You juggle your gang’s resources and abilities as you clash against raiders, androids and monsters that roam the warmed-over nuclear winter. Dialogue trees are rich and diverse, letting you complete missions by talking your way out of problems rather than fighting, and stealth is also a frequent option.

The story transforms depending on the choices you make. The game is massive, and bulges with side quests, economies to exploit and characters to meet and hidden places to explore. The wasteland teems with weapons you can tinker with, upgrade and sell off to provide needed resources for your party. You could channel dozens of hours into the saga, share your experiences with a group of others who have done the same, and barely share any stories that match up. That’s a tribute not only to the game’s size, but the richness of its writing. Similar enough to Fallout to draw those interested in it, Wasteland offers enough to distinguish itself from the giant franchise it expired to stay relevant and appealing.

I don’t know how many people got pregnant Tuesday night at Foot Locker’s Week of Greatness launch party in NYC, but with Tracy Morgan in the house, you have to expect August 17th, 2016 is going to be a ridiculous day for New York Obstetricians. In his first outing since his return to comedy on SNL in October, Tracy took to the small stage at Wooly’s proving once again, he’s as funny as he is a tough mother ——.  Tracy premiered a hilarious new commercial campaign for Foot Locker while graciously thanking his family and fans for the amazing support he received during the hard many months he worked to get himself back on the stage.  You can’t help but love this guy.  The world is definitely a much better place with Tracy Morgan in it.

Foot Locker’s Week of Greatness kicks off Friday, November 27th and offers a ton of cool limited edition sneakers and apparel only found at Foot Locker.  Check out the deals here.

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New Jersey’s Kean University is currently under strict surveillance by campus security after racially-charged threats were found online late last night.

Students held a blackout rally last night to show their support for Missouri and schools in similar positions, adding to the building racial tensions on campuses across America.

The protest was nothing more than a peaceful gathering – unlike the recent event at Dartmouth College which quickly turned aggressive – but threats were still made against black students shortly after the protest commenced. When will someone learn that threats are not the way to go?

University officials made the announcement on Facebook early this morning:

The threats are incredibly graphic and full of hate, and express a twisted desire to shoot any black person on Kean University’s campus. They started coming in around 10 p.m. last night and several students spread the word through social media, asking the school to take action.

A thorough investigation is currently underway and security has been tightened. Despite the threats, the campus will remain open today and classes will run as usual.

Students quickly turned to Twitter to get the message out there:

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The first trailer for Zoolander 2 is finally here, and I gotta say that I’m impressed. There were multiple moments where I laughed out loud, for real. So kudos the guys behind this movie because it could have been pretty easy to just slap the name Zoolander 2 on a reel and send it out there.

Also, nice job killing Bieber.