In the early 1960s, it was novel for a fighter-sized aircraft to have sophisticated avionics that used multiple computers. The A2F-1 design incorporated several cutting-edge features for the era. During September 1959, the design was approved by the Mock-Up Review Board. The team was spread between two sites, the company's manufacturing plant at Bethpage and the testing facilities at Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant, Calverton. Mead later played a lead role in the design of the Lunar Excursion Module and the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. Grumman's design team was led by Robert Nafis and Lawrence Mead, Jr. YA2F-1 showing the original tilting tailpipes The company was awarded a contract for the development of their submission, which had been re-designated A2F-1, in February 1958. Navy announced the selection of Grumman on 2 January 1958. Following evaluation of the bids, the U.S. Grumman's submission was internally designated as the Type G-128. In response to the RFP, a total of eleven design proposals were submitted by eight different companies, including Bell, Boeing, Douglas, Grumman, Lockheed, Martin, North American, and Vought. Aviation authors Bill Gunston and Peter Gilchrist observe that this specification was shaped by the service's Korean War experiences, during which air support had been frequently unavailable unless fair weather conditions were present. This request called for a 'close air support attack bomber capable of hitting the enemy at any time'. It released a request for proposals (RFP) in February 1957. Navy published an operational requirement document for it in October 1956. Thus, when the A-6E was scheduled for retirement, its precision strike mission was initially taken over by the Grumman F-14 Tomcat equipped with a LANTIRN pod.Īs a result of the fair-weather limitation of the propeller-driven Skyraider in the Korean War and the advent of turbine engines, the United States Navy issued preliminary requirements in 1955 for an all-weather carrier-based attack aircraft. The A-6 was intended to be superseded by the McDonnell Douglas A-12 Avenger II, but this program was ultimately canceled due to cost overruns. It was deployed during various overseas conflicts, including the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. Two of the more successful variants developed were the EA-6B Prowler, a specialized electronic warfare derivative, and the KA-6D tanker version. The A-6 was in service with the United States Navy and Marine Corps between 19, during which time multiple variants were prototyped and produced. On 19 April 1960, the first prototype made its maiden flight. In addition to conventional munitions, it could also carry nuclear weapons, which would be delivered using toss bombing techniques. ![]() Operated by a crew of two in a side-by-side seating configuration, the workload was divided between the pilot and weapons officer (bombardier/navigator (BN)). The Intruder was the first Navy aircraft with an integrated airframe and weapons system. The winning proposal from Grumman used two Pratt & Whitney J52 turbojet engines. The requirement allowed one or two engines, either turbojet or turboprop. ![]() ![]() It was to replace the piston-engined Douglas A-1 Skyraider. It was designed in response to a 1957 requirement issued by the Bureau of Aeronautics for an all-weather attack aircraft for Navy long-range interdiction missions and with short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability for Marine close air support. The Grumman A-6 Intruder is an American twinjet all-weather attack aircraft developed and manufactured by American aircraft company Grumman Aerospace and operated by the U.S.
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4,5 Ten baskets had a sensor placed in the handle and were used across four supermarkets with pharmacies in Liverpool during the two month study. The SHOPS-AF study investigated whether embedding electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors into the handles of supermarket baskets could effectively identify shoppers with atrial fibrillation (see photo). 3 Screening programs are therefore needed to identify people with the condition so they can receive preventive medication. Anticoagulation substantially lowers risk, but many people only discover they have atrial fibrillation after they have a stroke. These strokes are often fatal or disabling. 2 Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke by five-fold. The treats/desserts for each level are often a significant price point, such as 60 coins, so serving 1 or 2 per level is often enough to tip you over the edge to win.More than 40 million people around the world have atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder. If you are at level 37+ at a restaurant, it may make sense to spend just a couple gems to buy more of the dessert/treat for that level instead of upgrading more equipment.If you can plan ahead and start cooking the right ingredients for those first 2 or 3 customers, it can save you enough time to make a difference in the level overall and push you over that finish line. If you are really close to beating a level but can’t quite get there, try ot memorize the first few customers.It typically makes sense to upgrade main ingredients (like burgers at a burger joint, or crust at a pizza restaurant) which are used in nearly ever order, instead of items like lettuce or salsa which are add-ons and only occur in a few orders per level. Get the most bang for your buck, so to speak. You may have two different ingredients that can both be upgraded for 3 gems each, but one may only increase the cost per ingredient 2 coins, while another may be 4 coins. Pay attention to the increase in pay for ingredients.Before doing an upgrade, I re-play the most recent level that I’m struggling to win just to double-check what part is holding me back the most. ![]() However, if you are finishing a level without running out of time (meaning you serve everyone before the clock runs out) but you aren’t winning the level, that means you need to be earning more coins per order, which you do through upgrading ingredients, not equipment.
![]() Please note that Seasonal Leaderboards for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are still separate by hardware platform.Ī: We currently anticipate that Season 15 will be ending on Sunday, December 16 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, regardless of which regional version of the game you may have. Q: When do Seasons go live for players on Xbox One and PlayStation 4?Ī: Seasons go live for all console players globally at 5:00 p.m. Here are the sets granted by Haedrig’s Gift in Season 15:Ī: Season 15 begins Friday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m. To collect a full Class Set, you’ll need to open all three on the same character. The set you will receive depends on the Class of the character you’re playing when you open each Haedrig’s Gift. Players can only unlock one Class Set in this manner per Season across Hardcore and Non-Hardcore, so choose wisely! Each Gift contains a few pieces from one of your Class Sets. For those new to Seasons, here’s how it works:Ĭompleting Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the Season Journey will reward you with three of Haedrig’s Gifts. Finally, Masters of the Universe/Masters of Sets stretches your class set knowledge by requiring a Mastery Rank completion of 8 different Set Dungeons get ready to start collecting!įinally, the Class Sets available for completing certain chapters in the Season Journey courtesy of Haedrig’s Gift have rotated once more. Boss Mode/Worlds Apart is a different kind of race destroy all the bosses in Diablo III at max level on Torment X before your 20-minute timer ends! A fan-favorite for those who enjoy unconventional builds, The Thrill/Superhuman requires completion of a Greater Rift level 45 to be completed Solo, but without any Set items equipped. Speaking of Conquests, we’re rotating those, too! Returning for Season 15 is Sprinter/Speed Racer, where you’re challenged to complete all of Diablo III’s campaign from Act I to Act V at level 70 in under 1 hour! Next, we have Avarice/Avaritia, where all that glitters is gold-that is, if you can complete a 50 million gold streak outside of The Vault or its Inner Sanctum.
![]() They may provide software or drivers specifically configured for your system. NoteĬontact your system manufacturer prior to installing software or drivers, or requesting technical support from Intel. Use the drop down menu below to select your operating system, then select the software and driver package version you wish to download and manually install. ![]() Provides support for Broadcom-produced Bluetooth components. Starting with Software Release 21.50.1, there will be no new Wireless driver versions released for Windows 7* and Windows 8.1* Operating Systems.ġ Each package contains different versions of the driver for different adapters. Freeware driver software download, reviewed by Felix Cheng Wireless Technology for a Range of Devices.Operating systems include Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. Featuring the latest software updates and drivers for Windows, Office, Xbox and more. D), 31 will only receive updates to address potential security vulnerabilities. Download Drivers & Updates for Microsoft, Windows and more - Microsoft Download Center The official Microsoft Download Center. A driver-only package is provided for Windows 10.ģ From the Wi-Fi release 22.170.X package onwards, the Windows® 10 32-bit driver for products 7265(Rev. Wireless products Intel® Wireless 7265 Family (Rev.C), Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 and Intel® Wireless 7260 Family adapters have been End-of-Life (EOL) and drivers are no longer available.ġ Each package contains different versions of the driver for different adapters.From the release 22.220.0 package onwards, this software no longer includes drivers for discontinued wireless products: Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 and Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265.įor 82 Wi-Fi drivers, see Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Drivers for Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 and Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265. ![]()
![]() In these stages, Mario's task is to track down a key hidden somewhere in the environment, then safely bring both it and himself to a locked door to clear the level. The bulk of the game is a half-platformer, half-puzzler hybrid though. Every stage in this adventure is sensational. Others have you fight DK directly, picking up the barrels he tosses and turning the tables on him by tossing them right back at him. Some stages retain the original Donkey Kong win condition of simply avoiding obstacles and climbing to the top of a structure next to DK and Pauline. The environments are varied and diverse – after the construction site is left behind, Mario chases the ape through jungles, across icebergs, onto pirate ships and airplanes and more. The grinning gorilla springs back to life, swipes the girl again and leads Mario on a much longer, 100+ stage journey to finally win her back. Only this time DK isn't defeated that easily. You take command of Mario and jump over rolling barrels, climb ladders, cross conveyor belts and ride up elevators to rescue the girl, just as arcade patrons first did 30 years ago. The game begins with a re-creation of the 1981 Donkey Kong arcade levels – DK, the giant ape, has kidnapped Mario's girlfriend Pauline and taken her to the top of a construction site. Putting the Super Game Boy issue aside, actually playing Donkey Kong here is still just as much of a joy as it was 17 years ago. But I'm conflicted, too, because the game itself is still so incredible. Donkey Kong in this 3DS edition is treated like all the rest of the Game Boy re-releases in the eShop, playable only in black and white or the alternative "shades of green" palette. I knew that Nintendo would re-release this game in some form eventually, and I'd hoped that when the time came the re-release would be given the extra effort it deserved to preserve that best version of its visuals. I'm disappointed about this re-release because of this issue – because Virtual Console titles' appeal are fueled mainly by nostalgia and this one feels like it's gotten the nostalgia wrong. This new 3DS version doesn't have any of that. ![]() It was the definitive Donkey Kong experience, the way the game was meant to be played. You could play it on an old Game Boy unit in black and white if you wanted, but that method was missing out on the major focus of the title – because playing it through the Super Game Boy added vibrant color to it, wrapped its game display in a decorative border inspired by the arcade original and even enhanced the sound effects. Donkey Kong was that new peripheral's launch title and champion. ![]() The Super Game Boy adaptor was unveiled, a go-between cartridge that let you plug Game Boy games into an SNES console and play them, finally in color, up on the TV screen. The Big N was expected to announce a colorized successor soon to breathe some new life into the black-and-white portable, and they did – only it wasn't a new handheld. Back in 1994 Nintendo's original, monochrome Game Boy unit was showing its age. ![]() They're commonly believed to be bonus areas, but they aren't. There are two "bonus areas," however, that don't count towards the percentage. Getting "101%" in DKC means not only completing every level in the game, but visiting every bonus area. By the way, she's probably a lot better at this game than you are. Playing the Competition Cartridge with my little sister in Blockbuster's competition a decade ago is one of my favorite gaming experiences. The run is single-segment it was done without saving the game.ĭKC has always been one of my favorite Super Nintendo games. Finishes in 00:44, according to the in-game timer. Here's a 101% speedrun for Donkey Kong Country, SNES version. So much for a theoretical limit of 47 minutes. Available in five versions: low/normal quality DivX, and normal/high/low quality H.264 MPEG-4. Another difference between the Super Nintendo Donkey Kong Country competition version and the full game is that designers have programmed in the addition of a point counter, which is important as players look to drive up their scores higher and higher.Single-segment speed run of Donkey Kong Country with 100%, done on August 23 2007. Gamers are given an initial starting set of 50 lives, in contrast to the five in the full version. Reach the end and players will find themselves on a pirate ship called Gangplank Galleon for a final showdown. Every second is valuable as the time clock never stops ticking. Make sure to jump to avoid your adversaries, or you will be sent back to the start to begin again. ![]() Hazardous creatures encountered along the way include Gnawties, Kritters, Klumps, and a single Necky. However, you need to be careful as you go through the game because you will meet adversaries along the way. Large numbers of points are also available for collecting bunches of bananas. The largest point values are for collecting the letters for KONG, and players also earn 250 points for each level of the game completed. Some levels from the original have been disabled, presumably to speed play.With the Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge, Super Nintendo gamers can earn points in a variety of ways as Donkey Kong makes his run through the country. Subsequent levels include Reptile Rumble, Ropey Rampage, Coral Capers, Winky’s Walkway, Bouncy Bananza, Orang-Utan Gang, Sow Barrel Blast, Slipside Ridge, Ice Age Alley, and Croctupus Chase. As in the original, the game begins in the Jungle Hijinks level as Kong rolls out of his tree house. The back insert of the box indicates a high score set by a SNES professional of 3,641, though gamers have posted higher scores in online reviews.This special edition offers SNES gamers the challenge of navigating eight levels. It was also part of the Blockbuster world video game contest in 1995. After the time is up, play freezes and must be manually reset before players can try again.This SNES special cartridge made its debut in a 1994 competition known as Powerfest ’94. The object of Donkey Kong Country Competition is to collect as many points as possible within a five-minute window. Both have earned their place in gaming history. Donkey Kong itself is a spin-off from the famed Mario Bros. Because there were only a limited number of these games released when they came out in 1994, it is sought after by collectors and video game enthusiasts alike.This Nintendo video cartridge is a shortened version of the larger Donkey Kong Country. The box from Nintendo indicates that only 2,500 copies of Donkey Kong Country Competition were made. It is a special timed edition of the game originally designed for competitions. One of the rarest versions of this game is the Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) console.
![]() ![]() Attackers win by killing defenders but defenders can win by finding the evacuation point and having one member survive inside of it for ten seconds.Īliens versus Predator 2 was developed by Monolith Studios who went onto to develop the F.E.A.R. One team is the attackers and the other are the defenders. Evacuation: there are two teams and again, you have a limited number of lives.Overrun: a team match where each payer has a limited number of lives and at the end of the round, points are given to the number of surviving team members on each team.Defenders earn points by the time they remain alive. Survivor: everybody is a defender at the start but if you’re killed, you become a mutant and earn points by killing defenders.The prey can become the hunters by killing a hunter. Hunt: one team is the hunter and one is the prey.Team Deathmatch: you work together with members of the same faction.Deathmatch: every man for himself and get as many kills as you can.There are six different multiplayer modes: You can choose one between Aliens, Predator, Marines or Corporates and each team has unique advantages and disadvantages. You have a secondary vision mode to see into dark areas and humans and Predators give off special pheromones which are highlighted on screen.Īliens Versus Predator 2 has a few different multiplayer modes that can be played online or via a local area network connection. When you play as an Alien, you can traverse the entire environment on walls and ceilings and can use your claws, tail and jaws to attack enemies. You can recharge your energy level using a special device that you carry. You can cloak to become invisible and can switch between 4 different vision modes: Normal, Thermal, Infrared and Electromagnetic. The Predator can use various weapons like wrist blades, shoulder cannon, speargun and disc weapons. The Colonial Marine wear armour and can use the an image intensifier, flashlight, and flares to see in dark areas. Each character has different weapons and abilities. The gameplay is very similar to the previous game. Colonial Marines are sent to the planet six weeks later to investigate what happened. As a Xenomorph, you escape from the facility, causing massive damage and letting other Xenomorphs loose. The story takes place in the year 2231 where humans have established an outpost on planet LV-1201 after Weyland-Yutani had re-traced the Derelict spacecraft’s route before it crashed on LV-426. Like the previous title, you can play as either an Alien, Predator or Colonial Marine but this time, the stories in each campaign overlap. Players of the original Aliens versus Predatorâ„¢ will thrill at the discovery of powerful new abilities for each species.Advanced game engine using LithTech Development System.32-bit animated light mapping for phenomenal effects.New highly detailed environments including LV1201 landscapes.Game types include Survivor, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Hunt.Play as 1 of 10 characters in 12 multiplayer levels including Species Team Maps and Deathmatch.21 intense single player missions set in 3 interlocking story lines.Play as Alien, Predator, or a Marine-each armed with unique new weapons and abilities.Choose to play as Alien, Predator, or Marine as you use your physical prowess, killer instincts, or superior firepower to stay alive. The story-driven plot weaves together the fates of all three races, while the action is as heart-stopping as the blockbuster films on which it is based. Sequel to one of the most frightening games ever made, Aliens versus Predatorâ„¢ 2 takes you to Planet LV1201, where three diverse and bloodthirsty species battle for survival. An expansion pack titled Aliens versus Predator 2: Primal Hunt was released in 2002. Like the previous title, this received positive reviews upon its release. It is a sequel to Aliens versus Predator (1999). It was published by Sierra Entertainment, and released through Fox Interactive for PC in 2001. Aliens versus Predator 2 is a 2001 first-person shooter computer game developed by Monolith Productions. ![]() It should not be located in the basement, for instance, if intruders are likely to enter the house from that location. The safe room’s location must be chosen carefully. Even real estate agents tend to hide the location of safe rooms, or even the fact that a house contains one, until they know a buyer is serious about purchasing the house. However, it is difficult to estimate the number of safe rooms because many homeowners will not publicize the existence of their safe rooms. ![]() Today, they have become a status symbol in wealthy areas such as Bel Air and Manhattan, where it is believed there are thousands of such rooms. In fact, the term "panic room" became the popular name for what were previously known as "safe rooms" as a result of the movie, although companies that create the rooms still prefer to call them "safe rooms." Yet, it was the 2002 film Panic Room, starring Jodie Foster, that heightened public awareness of safe rooms and their perceived need. Various events of the past decade have spurred a rise in the popularity of safe rooms, including New Year's Eve during “Y2K," the terrorist attacks in New York City in 2001, and the subsequent anthrax poisonings that led to fears of civil unrest and war. The features of the modern safe room are mostly derived from fallout shelters during the 1950s, which were created in response to the fear of nuclear attacks. Safe rooms designed for weather protection have their origins in storm cellars. In the 1920s, hidden rooms stored Prohibition-banned liquor. ![]() In the United States, safe rooms were used in the Underground Railroad during the 1800s, where secret rooms hid escaping slaves. Castles had a "castle keep," a room located in the deepest part of the castle, which was designed so the feudal lord could hide during a siege. Safe rooms can be traced back as far as the Middle Ages.
![]() ![]() SpiderĮight columns of cards await your attempts to clear them with the fewest moves possible. Try to clear all the cards from the table using one or three-card draw, while using traditional scoring or the Vegas scoring system. This version is the timeless classic that many people just call "Solitaire". With new features, collections, daily challenges and monthly events, Microsoft Solitaire Collection continues to be a digital sensation. Simple rules and straightforward gameplay make it easy for anyone to pick up and play. ![]() Thank you for your continued passion and love of play! We are proud to be part of your daily choice of games.Ĭelebrating over 30 Years (since 1990) - Microsoft Solitaire remains one of the most played video games of ALL TIME! Simple rules and straightforward gameplay deliver fun for everyone. Microsoft Solitaire remains the most played video game of ALL TIME! Inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame in 2019, millions of players choose Microsoft Casual Games because we offer the best experiences for anyone from age 8 to 108. We are thrilled to have celebrated the 30th Anniversary of two of our most beloved games - Microsoft Minesweeper (1989) and Microsoft Solitaire (1990). Whether you play on Windows 11, iOS, Android, or Web, we believe in building community through fun. The Microsoft Casual Games Studio has revolutionized the most popular genres of casual games, bringing a fresh twist to classic favorites that have been delighting fans for OVER 30 years! With features like Daily Challenges, Events, Collections, Achievements and Rewards, we are dedicated to delivering great casual game experiences for players of all ages.Īs a collaborative team who loves making games as much as we love playing them, we work hard to add new content and excitement for players to enjoy around the world. |
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