#Traveling with people from all over the world enables you to have experiences that you otherwise wouldn't have had

[lunarsights]

Can you do how TXT feels about a foreign poc thanks mamas :3 - 🧁 anon

𝙏𝙓𝙏 𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨

i asked this in terms of nationality and ethnicity based on members' backgrounds (ie. not counting white people and to an extent americans for hueningkai)

Yeonjun

𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲:

“Best Friend” by Saweetie (feat. Doja Cat)

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬:

King of Cups, Five of Wands (Rx), The Moon, The High Priestess. King of Wands, Three of Swords

Final Answer: Ten of Swords (Rx), Page of Swords (Rx), Death

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:

the king of cups in tarot of the divine in connected to a chinese tale of the dragon pearl where a boy is faced with a famine in his land, but discovers a magical pearl that enables everyone to eat; in this tale, someone from the town becomes greedy and steals the pearl, and the boy eventually turns into a dragon forever in order to serve as a protector, so no one can be greedy over the land ever again. 

yeonjun could feel similar to this story when it comes to the idea of being romantic with foreigners; there could be set expectations for yeonjun when it comes to dating but especially in regards to carrying on family lineage in some way. with five of wands present he’s come to some sort of compromise with whoever is making him feel this way (maybe his parents? other older family members? even society itself could be the reason), but it’s kind of hidden with the moon being present. intuitively, it feels like a situation where maybe he’s allowed to explore with dating only, but when it comes to marrying he could be expected to only be with someone who’s korean or “heavily approved by [his] family”. yeonjun himself may be the type of person who “goes with the flow”, and he could usually (or currently) be described as the page of swords upright – someone who’s curious about those who are different from him, and he could want to interact with foreigners, but is in a state right now where that may not be possible. he could push back on this later on though because the image of a sunflower came through which can represent growth and possible happiness when everything is said and done. 

TLDR; he seems interested and might explore dating a foreigner, but not currently thinking of marriage due to restrictions

Soobin

𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲:

“Bye Bye Brianna” by Nicole C. Mullen

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬:

Eight of Cups, Seven of Wands, Four of Cups (Rx), Knight of Wands, The World

Final Answer: Two of Swords, Four of Swords (Upright and Rx)

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:

one thing soobin could be opposed to is dating someone within his own industry. with eight of cups and seven of wands together, soobin could have experience approaching people who are korean and not really receiving or being in relationships he’d actually like to be in. he could feel a little bored with the dating scene there, so being romantically involved with foreigners sounds “interesting” to him. he could already be exploring this option (at least with flirting – not sure how far things have gone) and could be in the mindset of  “love can be found anywhere.. with anyone”. the song “Mrs. Right” by Mindless Behavior comes to mind, and that song basically describes the singers being willing to “travel all across the world” to meet the person they’re meant to be with; this could be soobin’s thinking.

  TLDR; maybe; currently interested

Beomgyu

𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲:

“Crew” by Goldlink (feat. Brent Faiyaz and Shy Glizzy)

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬:

Ace of Swords, The Fool, Temperance (Rx), The Moon (Rx), Queen of Wands (Rx), The Emperor (Rx), Queen of Swords

Final Anwer: The Hermit (Rx), The Empress

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:

beomgyu also seems to find foreigners intriguing; he could feel as if being around them gives him new ideas and new ways of thinking. “a whole new world” comes to mind and although this captivates him at one point in time this could’ve made him reluctant to interact with them. he might’ve wondered whether or not he’d be compatible with foreigners or if they’d feel some type of way about him being famous (possible worries of them being jealous, having bad intentions, etc.). there’s an idea present in korea that foreigners are fun for temporary “relationship” things, but not so much long-term, so these thoughts might’ve clouded his mind; it seems his view was more maybe being told foreigners wouldn’t want to settle down with someone who’s korean as opposed to he shouldn’t settle down with a foreigner (although that might’ve been present too, but didn’t bother him as much). he eventually might’ve realized this isn’t the case, but he could still be a little worried about being rejected by foreigners. 

TLDR; interested, likely yes

Taehyun

𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲:

“How Great” by Chance the Rapper (feat. Jay Electronica and Chance’s cousin Nicole)

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬:

Knight of Cups, Page of Swords, The High Priestess, Page of Wands, King of Swords, The Star (Rx)

Final Answer: Eight of Swords (Rx), Queen of Coins, The Tower

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:

taehyun could be someone who wants to be like a “knight in shining armor” when it comes to romance. he could be interested in entering the talking stage with foreigners to get a true feel for them; it’s almost like he still doesn’t have total concrete thoughts on how he feels about approaching them romantically. he could find foreigners interesting to talk to and engage with on a higher level (ie. talking about education, talking in order to learn more about one another, there’s a sense of ninth house energy in relation to astrology, but the dating aspect he’s still exploring. although he’s enthused and willing, it seems he thinks at the end of the day things wouldn’t work out. there’s almost like an air of insecurity when it comes to approaching foreigners – maybe he thinks he’ll be rejected? he could be working on this mindset though and having a tower moment where he’s building up his courage in order to approach anyways

TLDR; maybe, likely to try to approach at some point

Hueningkai

𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲:

“Partition” by Beyoncé

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬:

The Hermit, Six of Swords, The Magician, Seven of Wands, Nine of Wands, Seven of Coins

Final Answer: Knight of Swords, The Sun, Two of Wands (Rx)

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:

hueningkai might be on a break when it comes to involving himself in romance; he could be more focused on his career right now with seven of wands coming out, but in regards to who he finds attractive it seems he’s looking for “originality”. the taboo associated with being with foreigners romantically may not be a thing that he cares about. he’s attracted to people who are themselves and other personality traits not related to ethnicity, nationality, or other things like that. he could have an idea that love is something you’re willing to experience some discomfort for if you truly love the person. there’s an idea you’ll work through anything if that care is really there. above all, he wants to be happy and because of that he’s willing to withstand possible backlash in order to experience the love and ideas of partnership that he has. this could be an idea he’s developed overtime - maybe seeing his parents’s relationship and the way that was viewed or something along those lines, but he’s pretty strong in his ideas as a result. 

TLDR; likely yes

[velvet4510]

Possible Explanations for the Continuity Errors of X-Men: First Class and the Original Trilogy

I know some people just write off X-Men: First Class as a separate timeline from the OG trilogy, given that it was originally intended as a reboot anyway, and there are several continuity errors.

But I think it’s extremely important from a narrative perspective that they happen in the same timeline that results in the Sentinel future and the events of Days of Future Past.

It is the events of the OG trilogy that shape Logan into becoming the only person who can possibly save mutantkind, not just with his healing factor that enables him to safely time travel, but also with the growth and perspective that he’s gained, which enables him to successfully guide Charles in the past just as Charles once guided him. Plus Logan’s memories that Charles sees further indicate this is the same Logan.

DOFP is the culmination of Logan’s character arc across the series. He goes from dismissing the X-Men in the beginning to literally traveling time and space to save them. In the process, he manages to save Jean and Scott while finally letting go of Jean and intentionally telling young Charles to recruit Scott as well, ensuring that Jean and Scott will still be together and giving up on trying to have her for himself.

DOFP is also the culmination of Charles and Erik’s arcs as they seek a second chance at the life they could’ve had together, finally seeing how their rivalry throughout the OG trilogy was never worth it, and trying to, as Erik says, have a precious few of those lost years back. (And if you don’t see how unbelievably romantic that is, well, you have no media literacy. But I digress.)

Furthermore, DOFP closes the arcs of the younger team members, like Rogue, Iceman, and Kitty Pryde, all of whom start off new and inexperienced when we first meet them in the OG trilogy, and ultimately play crucial and indispensable roles in saving the world. (Big reason why the Rogue Cut is the superior version.)

So, with all that significance established, how can we smooth over the bumps in continuity between FC and the OG trilogy? Well, let’s take them one at a time.

Charles and Raven’s relationship. It’s totally understandable that Charles never mentions Raven is his sister in the OG trilogy. Raven abandoned him on the beach and showed no interest in reconciling with him, especially after the experiments done on her when she killed Trask - it seems that the trauma of that experience broke her and turned her into the colder and more ruthless Mystique of the trilogy. There’s no point in bringing up their past together when it’s not relevant to any of the main events. Plus it probably pains Charles to remember Raven in that way, considering that she left him and has made no effort to get back in touch with him. They haven’t truly been siblings for 40 years by then. Also, in what scene could he have mentioned it, anyway? The two of them never directly interact in the OG trilogy, and the only time Mystique is discussed in front of Charles is when Hank reveals she’s been apprehended, and even then you can briefly see a moment of tension in Charles’ face before the subject is changed. So it is hinted at, even if it wasn’t intended at the time the OG films were made. (This also explains why Hank has little reaction to seeing Mystique in The Last Stand; they broke up when she left the beach 40 years ago, and so they’ve both moved on.)

The creator of Cerebro. The OG trilogy establishes Charles and Erik built Cerebro, whereas FC shows Hank building it. However, this issue has an easy explanation. Hank built the very first version of Cerebro at the CIA facility. In both the OG trilogy and DOFP, we see another Cerebro built inside the mansion. Naturally Charles and Erik helped Hank create the new Cerebro for the mansion during their training there.

Charles saying he met Erik when he was 17. This can be written off as Charles making a joke and trying to make himself seem younger than he is in front of a stranger. Or an exaggeration like when we say “i met him a hundred years ago.” So much has happened since he first met Erik, and he’s matured so much since then, that he probably in retrospect believes he may as well have been a teen in 1962. Not the smoothest explanation, yes, but an explanation nevertheless. Again keeping in mind that he just met Logan and has no way of knowing how close they will become, so he lets himself be a slightly unreliable narrator to a stranger with regard to his own age, as many people do. Another possibility is that Charles and Erik - soulmates that they are - did briefly and unknowingly encounter each other, or at least pass each other by, in their teens, but didn’t realize it until years later.

Charles’ awareness of Erik’s helmet. In FC, Charles knows his telepathy is blocked by Erik’s helmet, whereas in X1, he is confused as to why he can’t find Erik in Cerebro. However, Erik’s helmet in the OG trilogy is clearly not the same helmet as his helmet in First Class; the design is very different. Considering that he was always imprisoned for JFK’s death in every timeline (the DOFP change meant he escaped earlier than before), this means the old helmet was taken away from him when he was locked up. So this explains why Charles is confused as to why he can’t sense Erik in X1; he knows Erik’s old helmet was lost, and Erik hasn’t needed s helmet for years. He doesn’t realize until then that Erik has now obtained/created a new helmet, knowing that the anti-mutant legislation proposal is the start of the war.

Charles walking in the 80s. This one seems irreconcilable, but it does have two possible explanations. Either 1) Hank created an updated serum that enabled Charles to walk and use his powers, that only worked for a while and then failed again so Charles just committed himself to the wheelchair during the OG trilogy to avoid any more fuss. Or 2) Charles may have created a telepathic projection of himself walking as a way of showcasing his powers to the mutants he recruited. Furthermore, I theorize that perhaps the opening scene of TLS isn’t real at all, but rather Charles’ own La La Land what-if fantasy - in his grief for Jean’s apparent death and Erik’s Alkali Lake betrayal, he imagines his ideal version of events where instead of recruiting young Jean alone in his wheelchair, the Cuba accident never happened and thus he and Erik never parted ways and recruited Jean together. Obviously Charles’ walking appearance in X-Men Origins: Wolverine can’t be explained as a fantasy, but I honestly don’t care about that movie and I know hardly anyone else does either.

Moira MacTaggert’s lack of aging. This also has a few explanations. It could be that TLS shows a completely different woman from FC who happens to have the same name, and that is quite possible since CIA agent and doctor are two very different professions. Perhaps the doctor is a relative of Moira’s, i.e. her daughter or niece who was named after her - which I think is the most likely explanation. Another possibility is that Moira actually is a mutant who doesn’t age, and not a human. IIRC, there was a recent twist in the comics that revealed she is actually a mutant who doesn’t age. So that also could be the case. But fact that Charles erased Moira’s memories at the end of FC means that even if it is the same woman somehow, via either mutant longevity or massive amounts of de-aging cream & hair dye, she has no mental connection with what came before, so she in a sense is a different woman in TLS, no matter how you slice it.

Kitty Pryde’s powers. We never see Kitty use her powers for time travel before DOFP because there’s no need for it. Plus she’s quite young in TLS and so she probably didn’t even know yet that her abilities could phase through time as well as space.

Sabretooth & Wolverine, and Wolverine’s broken adamantium claws. I don’t care for either XMO:W or The Wolverine and just disregard them altogether. But if one must count them, then maybe after all those years Sabretooth just doesn’t care about his brother anymore and feels no need to mention their relationship when he’s devoted to Erik’s cause and Logan is in the way. (Similar to Charles and Mystique.) Also when it comes to Logan’s broken claws post-Wolverine, Erik’s very presence explains it; the threat of the Sentinels made it a necessity for Logan to have his adamantium claws back for self-defense, so Erik used his powers to put the adamantium, or something similar, back into the claws.

I’ll end with this note. Remember Erik & Rogue’s powers and Charles’ resurrection between TLS and the future of DOFP. Honestly, the fact that TLS essentially reverses two of its most major plot developments in the final moments, with Erik moving the chess piece and Charles waking up in his twin’s body, is proof enough that all the “continuity errors” do not actually make it impossible for these films to be happening in the same timeline. The “cure” wears off and Erik & Rogue are at full power again during the Sentinel war, and Charles is able to use his twin’s body to continue living and looking the same. So if there can be canon explanations as crazy as those, then there’s no way any of the explanations I just suggested for the other discrepancies can be completely impossible.

[jellybeanium124]

Hello I'm a schengen zone resident and I love it! I cannot imagine what it would be like to have borders that are actually for keeping people in? I am young enough to not remember a time with closed borders in Europe. My parents remember it though, and they also only have bad things to say about borders. Europe isn't big. European countries aren't big. At least, not on American scales. And there are a lot of countries, some of them tiny, and a lot of goods and a lot of people constantly move between them. Economically, open borders have enabled an open European market that was beneficial for all countries in the schengen area.

And for the people? Some of us are mostly only affected if we choose to travel for a holiday (my most recent holiday had a drive through three countries and there wasn't a holdup at any borders, nobody searched my car etc). But for people living near borders? It is life-changing. There are towns and villages that had borders go right through them. You couldn't go visit your aunt or go to the bakery down your street without going over a border, which might involve fun stuff like being searched for weapons or smuggling (or just, you know, generalised border authority discrimination and harassment). And on the way back, whee, you can experience this again!

No-one who lives near a border wants it back. Even among Europeans who don't live near a border, the overwhelming majority does not want to go back to having borders. Now some people live in one country and go to work on the other side of the border. They have friends and family across the border. Nationalism is a thing that exists as a right wing movement, but, the average person you meet on the street? Hates borders and never wants nothing to do with them. Because like, borders are so stupid?

Have you been in a border region? I have been to many. And at some point, you're sitting on a big rock on an alpine summit (the Alps are one single big border region, and as such also have a long history of wars being fought to move these borders a few kilometres here or there). So you're sitting there, admiring the view, and you compare your map, and look, that mountain with the white top over there? That's France! That one there? Switzerland! You are currently in Austria, but your hike will take you to a bit of Italy later. And you sit there, in this magnificent landscape, and you're hiking through it, and there are no borders. There is nothing there in the real world that would make a border. Borders are fake! I can see this mountain, this lake, this village full of people down there! They are not far from here, I can walk there in a bit, and the trees beside the roads willl be the same, and we're in the same landscape, and these are the same people. The trees and the mountains and the humans too have been here for millions of years (or at least tens of thousands for the people, but, semantics). You want to make up a line dividing something that has been one undivided Earth and tell me everything has to stay in this made up cage? Laughable. Ridiculous. These are my neighbours over there! They have been able to go over here and we have been able to go over there (again) for longer than I have been alive now, and nothing bad has happened.

There's a lot of right wing pushing in Europe right now to close borders again, primarily to make it harder to get into the schengen space by closing the "outside borders" more tightly, but also by reinstating border controls within states, born out of racism and fear of the "evil foreigners coming to destroy our culture, steal our jobs and reap the benefits of our social welfare system", and I hate it so much. People aren't like that! The people behind the border, any border, are people like you! Sure, some of them are bad, but some people inside your country are bad too, that's the nature of humanity, some people are dicks, and it doesn't mean all the people who are not dicks can't have freedom and nice things. Thirty years of open borders have proven that crime does not go up, that people travel more, that some people choose to move to a different country when that's easy enough, for economic reasons or for personal reasons, but that most Italians actually want to stay in Italy because that's their home and people tend to feel connected to their homes. And the same is true for people all over the world, I think. People like to travel and experience different places, some people like to go out into the wide wide world and make a life somewhere far away, but most of us actually prefer living in our home places most of the time, and the global problem is that through shit like colonialism and wars and exploitation and destruction of resources for a lot of people their homes aren't safe to live anymore. Those are the problems, and borders don't solve any of them, in fact they make them worse. So maybe politicians could stop building more fucking borders with more fucking border installations intended to hurt people, and instead use all this border enforcement money to make things suck less all over the world. Build wells and school and solar panels and pass out vaccines and medicine and teach our children more about "all of us humans" and less about "those guys over there behind the fence". The guys behind the fence are like you. The average person anywhere in the world is concerned with living their own lives, they want to have a safe home and enough to eat and to spend time with their friends and to watch their children grow up. They are not out to get you. Their living behind a made up line does not increase their likelihood to be out to get you. So we should work on getting rid of the made up line, and the inequalities between the different sides of it, and of the hate and the racisms and the prejudice.

It sounds like a ridiculous dream, when you say you want a whole borderless world, when you say you dream of a world that's peaceful and where people are safe and free. But 70 years ago, Europe's countries had just fought a big war. Everything was in ruins. My grandfather talked about growing up amongst ruins and fear. But only a few decades later, people were able to travel between the countries that had been at war, and move from one to the other to work and live there, and then they basically got rid of the borders. It can be done! There is proof, I'm living in it, and so are millions of others! And I'm not going to let right wing assholes take these freedoms away from me and everyone else here because they made a boogieman out of people who come here as victims of a deeply cruel and unjust world. No, I want the freedoms I have for everyone on this planet. Fuck wars and hate and borders. Walk down this hill and meet your neighbours at the other side of the made up line!

I think more politicians should go out hiking and see the real world and the real people who live in it.

x

[orangepanic]

What are your thoughts on the 'problematic' ships in atla/tlok? You know, incest, big age gap, etc

I'm very firmly ship and let ship, don't like don't read. Are there things that personally squick me out? Absolutely! Are there ships that make me wonder what's wrong with someone that they could want to write that, let alone share it, or why anyone would possibly want to read it, either? Of course. Do I have blocked tags, muted authors, and stuff I deliberately exclude from searches because I hate it so much I don't even want to see it, even just to scroll past? Totally do. I'd go nuts if I didn't.

And yet - and this is the important part - all of that is about ME. I don't like it. I don't want it. I sometimes hate that someone made it. But I firmly believe that in the totality of human history very little, if anything, has come from the censorship of fiction. What is "problematic" changes over time, and is a feature of one's individual absorption of culture and moral beliefs and preferences. There was a time in history where incest was fine - look at most European royal families, or the common marriage of first cousins in the U.S. until very recently. There was a time in history where a lord raping every woman in the area on her wedding night was also fine, or when male guests coming to the house were routinely provided one of the unmarried daughters to sleep with. There was a time when women riding bicycles was considered a disease. There was a time not all that long ago when depicting a same sex relationship was illegal - see the Hays Code in film. Also, someone told me we can't like The Time Traveler's Wife - a book that was a bestseller only 20 years ago - because it's now problematic to have an older man time travel back to his younger wife. I even hear kids these days think showing your bare feet is enabling an apparently huge population of foot fetish pedophiles to get off on all the feet of children? 10,000 years of human beings wearing sandals but now we're at risk it seems. And there are people in this fandom right now who argue Irosami is disgusting age gap ship even though it was originally supposed to be canon, was fairly popular when the show came out, and Pema and Tenzin are 15 years apart (which nobody seems to mind).

I guess what I'm trying to say is, who died and made me or anyone else the moral arbiter of fiction? Because once you go down that road you have to start making decisions on what it means for something to be "problematic." How big an age gap is too big? How close a relation is too close? Can my characters wear sandals? And then you get stuff like "sibling-coded" and three-year age gaps being problematic and fandom police as you open the door to more and more restrictions on fake people in fake worlds doing fake things with each other to the point that, if you're not careful, the only thing a transformative work is allowed to do is regurgitate canon in a way that defeats the entire point of creative writing, fandom, and fanworks. Even if I don't like a specific ship or piece, I do believe society is better in aggregate for having fewer restrictions on creativity, not more.

So I choose to reject the entire principle that I have any right to consider anyone else's ship or work wrong. If I don't like it, I have the tools to curate my own experience.

[satoshi-mochida]

Metaphor: ReFantazio ‘ATLUS Exclusive’ introduces locations, traveling on the gauntlet runner, quest dungeons, and Eupha - Gematsu

Publisher ATLUS and developer Studio Zero have released the fifth “ATLUS Exclusive” showcase video for Metaphor: ReFantazio, which introduces several locations players will visit, traveling on the gauntlet runner, quest dungeons, and new party member Eupha.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on October 11.

Watch the footage below, including a full transcript.

Extended Travel Beyond Fantasy Trailer

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Japanese

ATLUS Exclusive 5 Showcase

English

Japanese

Transcript:

■ Introduction

Hello everyone, I’m Katsura Hashino, the director of Metaphor: ReFantazio. My representative works include Shin Megami Tensei III, Persona 3, 4, and 5.

In previous showcases, we’ve revealed the general flow of the game, as well as the combat and story elements. In this ATLUS-exclusive showcase, World Tour Edition, we will be going over the “journey” aspects, a wonderful hallmark of fantasy RPGs.

The journey gameplay is what uniquely sets this game apart from the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series. I’m extremely excited to share the details with you all. For today’s Exclusive Showcase, World Tour Edition, I’ll be sharing brand new, never-before-seen content. For RPG fans as well as those who are first learning about Metaphor through this showcase, I hope you see the fun adventure you can experience through this game.

Without further ado, let us depart to the world of Metaphor: ReFantazio. I hope you stick with us until the very end.

■ The Start of the Journey

First, let us start by reviewing the beginning of the game: the story is set in the United Kingdom of Euchronia. The protagonist is on a mission with his fairy companion, Galica, to save his friend, the prince, from a curse. During his journey, he awakens an Archetype, The Seeker. In order to save the prince, he has to defeat the person who cast it. And not only did they curse the prince, the culprit also assassinated the king. The protagonist travels to the Royal Capital to take him down.

However, upon the king’s death, the king evoked royal magic, which began the Royal Tournament, where the people’s faith is the key to select the next king. As a result, the entire kingdom is thrown into chaos. In all the turmoil, the protagonist makes the decision to participate in the Royal Tournament for the throne, to catch the culprit, Louis. This is how they begin their battle—a journey that takes them all across the kingdom, traveling on a mechanical carriage called the Gauntlet Runner.

■ Old Castle Town Martira

This is a town out in the countryside that the party visits in the beginning of the story. While we designed the game to incrementally increase freedoms for the player, obtaining a Gauntlet Runner after the story prologue increases the player’s ability to travel around.

Let’s explore the town. At each destination are activities unique to that area. In this town, there’s a test of courage where you bungee jump up a cliff. You can also do things like milk cows. Through these activities, you can increase your virtues as a traveler. Increasing these virtues enables you to take on new requests.

It’s up to you, the player, on how you want to spend every single day of your journey before encountering your main quest. Leading up to your main quests, you can strengthen your forces by completing side quests, increase your bonds with your followers, or do activities that increase the protagonist’s virtues. You have the freedom to choose what you want to do each day, much like real life.

If you want to improve your fighting abilities, you can visit the recruitment center to accept side requests called bounties to exterminate monsters. We took on a request to exterminate a monster called Valmo. You get information on its whereabouts, but there’s no need to head out immediately if you’re not prepared for the fight.

This person standing outside looks like he has a request for us. We’ve been asked to buy something from a nearby town. There’s a stop on the way to the labyrinth where the Valmo is, for the extermination request we took on. There’s a lot of people in town that have information. There’s some who will talk to you about the main quest, but in this town, you can also ask about the town’s specialties. Among these people, the informant is particularly valuable for getting intel. They’re useful resources, as you can learn more about rumors as well as the habits of monsters that you might come across. But the information costs money. If you’re confident in your fighting abilities, you could choose to tackle enemies without buying the information beforehand.

Here’s someone who can tell us about how the Royal Tournament is going. The protagonist’s goal is to get closer to Louis, who also has the ability to become king himself because of the royal magic. Let’s see what our current standing is. Looks like we’re quite a ways from being in the public eye. This ranking changes through story development, but it also increases through completing quests.

As you can see, the player has a lot of options on how they want to spend each day of their journey. You can use the online feature, Traveler’s Voices, to see how other players spent that day. You can also use it to reference the party formations of other players who beat the quest you’re tackling. Each player will have their own day-to-day way of progressing through their journey as they move through the story, which is one of the true charms Metaphor offers.

Let’s move on and see how it’s like to travel on a Gauntlet Runner.

■ Traveling on the Gauntlet Runner

Expeditions on the Gauntlet Runner

When you open the map, your allies will give advice on destinations and tell you what the schedule will be. We have two requests to do in Komero, so let’s head there.

It’s dangerous outside of town, so traveling is done by Gauntlet Runner. While on the road, you can do things you might do in real life when on a camper van, such as reading or cooking. How you perform in battle can vary greatly depending on how you decide to prepare yourself while en route somewhere.

Passing Time in the Gauntlet Runner

Your allies have their own things they do while on the Gauntlet Runner. Let’s try talking to Strohl to see what he’s up to. He invited us to do weapon maintenance with him. It looks like maintaining your weapon hones your Courage. By improving your virtues like this, others’ perception of the protagonist changes. It’s particularly indispensable for gaining cooperation from your Followers, so we should do what we can to raise these virtues.

Players are free to choose how they spend their time while on the gauntlet runner. You can make special items in the kitchen, or even do laundry with your allies. Looks like we found an item from the laundry; someone must have been hiding it.

Like how you spend time in town, players can choose what to do and enjoy their journey at a smooth pace. You can also stop by a nearby village if there is one. We got something; let’s go hand it to our ally right away.

We’ve finished our request from Neuras, the gauntlet runner engineer. Thanks to that, we awakened the Gunner Archetype. Completing quests like this is an important factor for deepening your bonds with your followers.

Let’s go buy the eggs that someone requested we get for them. They’re also selling bath salts that you can’t find in town. You can buy valuable items like this on your travels, so you should try visiting as many places as you can.

■ Quest Dungeons

Looks like the gauntlet runner arrived at the labyrinth called “Man-Eater’s Grotto.” Let’s try channeling that Gunner Archetype we just got. The Gunner can attack quickly from afar in Fast Battle, so it’s relatively easy to get an advantage and move to a Squad Battle, even for those who aren’t that good with real-time action.

In Squad Battle, the Gunner shoots ranged physical attacks and also maintains its attack power from the back row. One of the benefits of improving your bonds with your followers is that you can obtain new Archetypes, which gives you more strategies to use in battle in addition to unlocking all kinds of useful abilities you can use in battle.

By the way, you can always return to your base town from the dungeon in an instant, so if you feel underleveled, you can always retreat. If you can’t complete a dungeon within a day, you can set up camp in front of the dungeon and go back to tackling it the next day. However, don’t get too distracted on tackling dungeons that you forget the time limit for your main mission.

In the Belly of the Worm

What we just looked at were dungeons for the mini side quests we have in store for you, but let’s take a look at another kind of dungeon as well. Here’s a first look at a main quest dungeon: it’s the belly of a giant worm, believe it or not! It’s a dungeon with a special time limit since you have to escape before you get digested and dissolve.

There are a lot of creative fantasy dungeons that await you on your journey in Metaphor. We’ve prepared a lot of dungeons, big and small, and we hope you look forward to them. Now then, let’s continue on with the main quest.

Now then, let’s continue on with our journey!

■ Port Brilehaven

Here’s a first look at the town, Port Brilehaven. It’s a lively port town where sailors come and go. First, let’s head towards the port itself. You can see a lot of street stalls lined up.

Let’s take a look at the armor shop. Thanks to one of my followers’ abilities, I can get a discount here. And after talking to the owner, it seems like there’ll be a sale soon.

Here’s the port area. There’s some strange balls of water. There are a lot of strange sights throughout the area of Brilehaven. There’s also a coliseum further inside the city. Can you tell how many things are in store for you to do?

Let’s keep walking. Now we’re in the area where the tavern is. There are a lot of inns, too. Business is booming from people coming in for the Royal Tournament for the throne.

Here is a seafood restaurant, which you might expect from an ocean town.

The more you progress through the story, the more there is for you to do. If you’re unsure about what to do, you can always press teh Ask Gallica button to ask your fairy companion for advice. She’ll always help show you around, like a concierge for your travels.

■ Travel Routines

Planning Your Travel Route

Your travel map will slowly get more and more complex. As you can see on this screen, there are multiple routes you can take to get to the same location. If you visit multiple places in one stretch, the number of days you use will decrease proportionally, but you may end up needing to tackle battle after battle, so you’ll need the power to match. Planning your travel route is another area of the game where you’ll have to strategize carefully.

Campsites

Despite how tough gauntlet runners are, it’s still dangerous to go around at night because of the monsters running free. So at night, the party pause their travels and rest up at a campsite. Here, you can take your pick of nighttime activities, such as having a relaxed conversation with your allies, or taking a bath.

Let’s try taking a soak in the cask tub at the back of the deck. While we’re at it, let’s use the bath salt that we bought at one of the villages before. It has a relaxing effect, which increased the protagonist’s stats. By the way, there are different kinds of bath salts available, which you can find as you travel throughout the land.

Encountering the Scenic Sights

Looks like we came across something. Another pleasure of traveling is coming across scenic sights you’d only see in another world. An ally will draw you a commemoration sketch. If you give it to one of your Followers, a young girl who’s awaiting your return in Grand Trad, will be happy.

■ The Uncharted Isle: Virga Island

Here’s another location reveal: a place called Virga Island. On this island, you can enjoy unique tracks themed after religious music composed by Shoji Meguro, who is well known for his work on the Persona series.

Here, the protagonist makes yet another new encounter. Her name is Eupha, a new ally that’s only now being revealed in this showcase. I wonder what role she plays in the protagonist’s journey. I hope you look forward to learning more about her in the future.

■ Review

So, what do you think? If you had to actually go on a long journey in real life, it wouldn’t be a simple endeavor. Taking that into account, we hope that you enjoy the journey of Metaphor, where you can travel as you please in the comfort of your own home.

Though we’ve largely focused on the profound fantasy elements Metaphor, simply, it is also a game filled with the joys of traveling from town to town, an element we hope for in fantasy RPGs.

Though this title is a rare attempt from us at the fantasy genre, we aim to make this a culmination of the efforts in our previous RPGs.

We hope everyone, including fans familiar with Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, as well as those who love fantasy RPGs, enjoys playing Metaphor.

We’ve shared information on Metaphor‘s world setting and story, battle system, and other aspects of the game in other Showcases. Please feel free to take a look at those if you haven’t already.

The next Exclusive Showcase coming out this fall will reveal exciting new information. Please look forward to it. In addition, Tokyo Game Show 2024 is taking place this fall, and we will be having a large exhibit where we’ll offer a hands-on game experience of Metaphor: ReFantazio. On top of being able to experience the journey gameplay like we introduced today, there will also be another special demo available to play at the event. We’ll release more details related to the event in the future. We look forward to seeing you at Tokyo Game Show.

Once again, Metaphor is scheduled for release this fall on October 11, 2024. Both the physical and digital editions are available for pre-orders, so please pre-order your copy or add it to your wishlist. Along with the standard edition, a Digital Deluxe Edition commemorating the 35th anniversary of the ATLUS brand is also available.

See you at the next ATLUS Exclusive Showcase. Thank you very much for your time today.

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Spacetop G1, World’s first Laptop that uses AR Glasses instead of a Display

A laptop that employs augmented reality glasses as a display was called the Spacetop G1 system, and it was shown to a thousand productivity pioneers by the tech firm Sightful last year.

The upgraded Gen 1 device removes the requirement for the user to stoop over a tiny screen when working remotely on a laptop by placing a 100-inch virtual display directly in their eyes.

In this blog, The TechRobot will showcase the World’s first AR laptop: Spacetop G1. So let us begin.

What is Spacetop G1?

Sightful’s Screenless Laptop, the Spacetop G1, combines a computer with comfortable, lightweight augmented reality glasses. Running on the device is SpaceOS, a spatial operating system with an emphasis on online operations intended for productivity.

The weight of the AR glasses is 85 grams, but the Vision Pro, depending on the Light Seal, weighs between 600 and 650 grams. The keyboard is bulkier compared to a MacBook Air or iPad Pro, measuring less than 12 inches in width and weighing three pounds.

Cost of AR Laptop

The Screenless Laptop, Spacetop G1 charges $1,700 and is just a keyboard with spectacles attached.

Spacetop G1 Specs

Spacetop G1, features a Qualcomm Snapdragon QCS8550 CPU, Kryo GPU, Adreno 740 AI, dual eNPU V3, 48 INT8, 12 FP16 TOPs, 16 GB LPDDR5, 128 GB UFS3.1 storage, and 8-hour battery life.

They have two OLED display screens, a 50° field of vision, a 90Hz refresh rate, and very crisp text rendering.

The glasses enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G, and a 5MP camera. They also contain a microphone for use in online meetings.

Benefits of AR Laptops

1. Endless View

With Spacetop’s Virtual Desktop, you may get amusement and information without having to navigate around, making it a convenient substitute for real screen space. Although it’s not the only solution with this functionality, this one could be the easiest to use.

A standard keyboard and touchpad, Spacetop’s AR glasses, and a perhaps lower price tag might allow customers to enjoy endless screen areas without sacrificing functionality. For individuals who would rather have a more ordered workstation, this would be a time-saving alternative.

2. Absolute privacy

Multi-monitor laptop attachments should not be used in public areas due to the increased danger of uninvited eyes peeping at private information caused by an excessive number of physical displays. Although privacy screens are available on certain computers and monitors, they are limited to one monitor.

To solve this, Spacetop is a Screenless Laptop, letting the user see their screen alone until it is shared with others. But it also means that those standing close to the user can’t see the screen without their glasses.

3. Improved posture

Laptops’ screens are firmly attached to the keyboard, making them portable yet uncomfortable. Some people find relief from this neck pain by attaching a desktop monitor.

The screenless laptop, Spacetop, provides a more comfortable height and does away with the need for arms or ergonomic monitor supports. Due to this, laptops are a better choice for use at home or in the workplace.

4. Laser Focus

Spacetop G1 is an Augmented Reality (AR) device that reduces visual distractions so users can work productively and enjoy their free time. The apps it may utilize, including Windows or macOS-based software and limited gaming, are restricted by its Android-based operating system and mobile hardware.

Notwithstanding these drawbacks, Spacetop provides a more practical experience than a typical computer since it places all of the necessary components in front of and surrounding users. Instead of letting others decide for them, users may choose whether to allow virtual distractions to affect them.

Highlight – Introducing Travel Mode For Meta Quest Headsets

Best AR Glasses for Laptops

1. Apple AR Glasses

Apple plans to develop AR glasses that look like conventional spectacles with a built-in display. A prototype of the glasses has a thick, attractive frame and resembles high-end luxury sunglasses. With references to Project Starboard and reports of a glassOS, the prototype is anticipated to function on iOS 14.

Though it could take a few more years for a public release, rumors indicate that Apple has already started the second phase of development. The glasses will have the ability to add prescription lenses, gesture-controlled instructions that connect with the Apple Watch, and a true vision display on both lenses.

Possible capabilities include the ability to use virtual things in real-world settings, do activities without using a phone, and enable immersive phone conversations and remote collaboration software.

2. Meta Glasses

Rebranding Facebook to Meta, Mark Zuckerberg is concentrating on augmented reality glasses and headsets. The business plans to deliver Meta spectacles, a prototype of their augmented reality spectacles, in late 2024. The Project Nazare and Project Aria prototypes provide a fully functional augmented reality experience, with 3D visuals and an elegant design. It is anticipated that the Meta Glasses will include an immersive experience with radio, speakers, and cameras, a holographic display with built-in projectors, batteries, and sensors, and a broad field of vision. In 2024, the prototype is anticipated to be released.

3. Xreal Air 2 Ultra

The Air 2 Ultra glasses from Xreal are an improvement over the Air 2 model and are aimed at competing with Apple’s Vision Pro and Meta’s Quest 3 headsets. Complete positional tracking, a form factor akin to eyeglasses, and compatibility for immersive AR apps, TV viewing, and flat-screen gaming are all features of the Air 2 Ultra.

It has a 52-degree field of vision, 500 nits of brightness, two cameras for environmental mapping, hand tracking, and compatibility with Xreal’s Nebula AR environment.

Is AR safe for your eyes?

Prolonged use of AR might result in headaches, nausea, and straining of the eyes. This is a result of our eyes continually focusing on objects at different distances when using AR. This can cause pain and eye tiredness.

Conclusion

The future of laptops with AR like the Spacetop G1 marks a breakthrough in laptop technology by utilizing augmented reality to provide a 100-inch virtual display that improves user posture, productivity, and privacy.

The Spacetop G1 presents a new option for remote work by addressing typical ergonomic concerns associated with standard laptops by mixing AR glasses with a powerful computing machine and the SpaceOS operating system.

Despite several drawbacks associated with its Android-based operating system and the possibility of eye discomfort after extended usage, the Spacetop G1 breaks new ground in augmented reality technology by offering consumers a more useful and engaging experience.

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Venus Moves Through Sagittarius

Venus will go into the Sagittarius sign. According to the Best Astrologer in World, Venus is a lucky planet that stands for love and worldly comforts. It shows people with wealth, success, and luxury. The necessity for genuine knowledge and morals in our lives is highlighted when it enters Sagittarius, a sign ruled by the devout Jupiter. Let's investigate how this transit affects various zodiac signs.

Aries: You'll work hard to accumulate wealth, but unforeseen expenses will deplete your savings. Those who are now considering getting married would be wise to do so. The advice from your partner will be fortunate for you if you are already engaged.

Taurus: Watch out for any unseen enemies who might be scheming to harm you. Because there aren't enough resources available, businesses will struggle. You are advised to reexamine your business plan in light of this. Do not apply for any loans; instead, keep cash on hand. Marriage will inevitably lead to unexpected conflicts.

Gemini: Your intelligence will increase, which is good for you. There is a chance that you will be one of the fortunate few to negotiate a deal on an international level. Collaboration among businesses will be successful. Your relationship with your significant other will grow, and you might even think about getting married.

Cancer: You'll keep stressing the need to generate high-quality work. Don't put all your eggs in one basket, and exercise diplomacy while interacting with competitors in the same sector. Having a negative opinion of someone right now could throw your equilibrium off.

Leo: You will face challenges in your professional life, but you are resilient and creative enough to conquer them. Your teamwork and leadership abilities won't go unnoticed, and your seniors will congratulate you on a job well done. Travelling for business purposes is very likely.

Virgo: If you've been considering purchasing a new vehicle, now is a fantastic moment to do so. The better things in life are something you'd like to treat yourself and your home to, but going overboard with your expenditures could strain your finances. Increased well-being and mental calmness are made possible by having close contact with your mother, as predicted by the top Astrologer in India.

Libra: You'll easily win over any audience with your diplomatic manner and flawless presentation. You will be able to establish new, fruitful relationships thanks to your networking skills. Your efforts will be acknowledged by your peers. Married couples will experience a passionate moment and will have each other's full support.

Scorpio: Your thoughts will be preoccupied with wealth and material possessions. Fortunately, now is a fantastic moment to come up with ideas for raising your income. Those who are in business might attract new clients by being slick. People with jobs might get promoted.

Sagittarius: Your knowledge and discernment will be at an all-time high, Sagittarius, enabling you to overcome challenging difficulties with ease. You can anticipate being the centre of attention wherever you go if you take the time to care for yourself. Enjoy life's better luxuries while unwinding.

Capricorn: Workplace issues have the ability to ruin your life, Capricorn. Workplace inefficiency could limit your development. You'll have a lot of work to do, so being able to manage your time well will be important. There will be a beneficial window of opportunity for job searchers.

Aquarius: You'll succeed professionally at this time, Aquarius, and others will take note of you at work. You'll work hard to widen your social network. Using social networks in your job search could lead to new opportunities. If you're single, you can discover the ideal partner to date and commit to for a lifetime.

Pisces: You must put in more effort if you want to succeed. Competitors could take advantage of this by claiming ownership of the idea. larger achievement and larger financial rewards will result from your capacity to think outside the box, according to the best Astrologer in Kolkata. It can help to keep your career aspirations a secret.

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Role Of Metaverse In Future Remote Work Culture

In a world full of changes and upcoming trends, technology has adapted to new and emerging updates worldwide. Earlier, when tech was just a word with no meaning, people used to travel long distances to earn some bucks being the only bread-earner in the family. People had no space to enjoy their personal life due to long working hours and traveling huge distances. 

Slowly, when the technology updated itself, every state and city became reliable enough to offer employment opportunities. During covid pandemic, more than 90% of organizations switched to remote work, where the users logged in/out and worked from home. In this way, they were able to have a healthy work-life balance. Some workplaces allowed hybrid work mode, where they can work 2 days from the office and the remaining days from home. 

Finally, when AI and metaverse stepped into the tech industry, remote work can be a great choice for firms to adapt. Before we even begin to discuss, let's know, 

What Is Metaverse?

Metaverse is a network that connects 3D virtual worlds to assist people with each other, shop intriguing products via cryptocurrency, hang out, adapt personal digital avatars, etc. While metaverse locations depict through virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR), they can also be accessed using a computer or smart device. However, to fully experience the three-dimensional immersion, using a VR headset is necessary.

The availability of VR-enabled headsets has increased significantly, to the point where organizations include them as part of the office equipment covered for their employees. It leads us to the next point, i.e., the role of a metaverse in future remote work culture: 

Team Solidarity: 

Even when the whole world is all set to adapt metaverse, you must ensure that your team's unity should not be disturbed. With metaverse technology, you can see your team's collaboration in your success. People who belong to a united team often prioritize collective interests over their own individual concerns. Furthermore, they exhibit greater enthusiasm and drive to contribute towards achieving the team's objectives.

Customer Interaction: 

With metaverse and intriguing VR features, the employees can interact with their customers virtually without hassle. Discuss the challenges that employees often face when interacting with customers and how virtual reality can revolutionize these interactions by eliminating significant obstacles. The emergence of virtual reality technology will enable remote employees to connect with customers in unprecedented ways, surpassing previous limitations.

Virtual Office Environment: 

The metaverse, leveraging Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), will simplify the remote work experience for employers and employees. It will be possible to establish a virtual workspace that replicates either the real-world office environment or the specific settings of the company. Within this digital realm, individuals can collaborate on tasks and projects, effectively completing work in a virtual format.

Team Collaboration: 

The metaverse will enable remote workers to enhance their communication skills and place a strong focus on teamwork. These virtual environments have the potential to amplify a team's capacity for innovation and goal attainment in a more streamlined manner. Operating within the metaverse is expected to address the issue of remote workers feeling disconnected and lacking a sense of accomplishment as part of a team, a challenge that many currently face.

Virtual Conferences: 

Virtual trade shows are poised to supplant traditional conferences and expos as they prove to be more efficient and offer enhanced engagement opportunities. Irrespective of their physical location, remote attendees can conveniently access live, interactive networking opportunities and content using their computers or smart devices. These virtual conferences take place entirely online, often within metaverse ecosystems, eliminating the need for travel, hotel bookings, or catering arrangements.

You can also watch: EmpMonitor | Leading Employee Workforce Productivity Tool

The Verdict: 

So we hope the users will finally understand the role of a metaverse in future remote work culture. It will inspire them to adapt and go ahead with the changing technology. 

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Digitalization of education sector

# Study in UAE: Unlocking Opportunities in a Vibrant Hub of Education In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a compelling destination for students around the globe. With its modern infrastructure, diverse cultural landscape, and a variety of educational programs, the UAE offers a unique environment for studying. This article will explore the reasons why studying in the UAE is an excellent choice and delve into some of the popular courses available. ## Why Choose UAE for Higher Education? ### 1. World-Class Institutions The UAE is home to several internationally recognized universities and colleges. Institutions like the American University of Sharjah, Khalifa University, and the University of Dubai offer programs that adhere to global academic standards. Many of these universities boast partnerships with renowned educational institutions from various **countries**, enhancing the educational experience through global exposure and collaboration. ### 2. 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Health Sciences Health sciences programs, including nursing, public health, and pharmacy, are essential as the UAE continues to build its healthcare infrastructure. These courses offer hands-on experience and exposure to advanced medical practices and technologies. ### 5. Arts and Humanities For students passionate about creativity and cultural studies, arts and humanities courses in the UAE offer diverse options, from design to literature. These programs encourage critical thinking and cultural awareness, equipping students for various roles in the creative industries. ## Student Life in the UAE ### Campus Experience Studying in the UAE is not just about academic growth; it also offers an enriching campus experience. Universities often host various extracurricular activities, workshops, and seminars that allow students to network and develop skills outside the academic realm. Moreover, the vibrant lifestyle, including numerous shopping malls, cultural events, and entertainment options, provides a well-rounded experience. ### Safety and Stability The UAE is known for its safety and stability. With a low crime rate and strict laws, students can feel secure throughout their stay. This peace of mind allows them to focus on their studies and enjoy everything the country has to offer. ## Career Opportunities Post-Graduation Graduating from a reputable institution in the UAE significantly enhances your employability. The UAE's growing economy is characterized by a robust job market that attracts numerous multinational corporations. Graduates can find opportunities in various sectors, including finance, engineering, healthcare, and technology. Additionally, the UAE's favorable business environment encourages entrepreneurship. Graduates interested in starting their businesses have access to numerous resources, from funding opportunities to professional

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Beginner’s Guide: How to Start Playing at an Online Casino Safely

Within the last 2 full decades, the worldwide gambling market has seen a seismic shift, largely pushed by the rise of on the web casinos. After restricted to elegant houses and smoky gambling halls, casino gaming has now been digitized, globalized, and improved for the current player. In 2025, on line casinos tend to be more than just electronic versions of their brick-and-mortar competitors — they represent a huge ecosystem of leisure, technology, and economic innovation. As an incredible number of people sign in daily from their smartphones, pills, and desktops, it's apparent that the appeal of online casinos moves far beyond the rotate of a roulette wheel or the mix of a virtual terrace of cards.

Among the significant causes for this booming popularity is accessibility. On the web casinos are start 24/7 and available to anyone with a computer device and a web connection. This simple access enables players to risk from the ease of their houses, while commuting, as well as all through meal breaks. No further do fanatics require to travel long ranges or gown technically to participate in a common games. From basic desk games like blackjack and poker to immersive slot machines and modern stay supplier experiences, on line platforms give you a comprehensive room of choices that competitor — and frequently surpass — nagapoker88 in range and convenience.

Along with convenience, scientific advancement represents a critical position in the online casino revolution. With high-definition artwork, real-time multiplayer modes, and AI-powered gaming formulas, the electronic gambling experience has be more immersive than ever. Functions such as for example stay loading with qualified dealers, VR-based casino situations, and customizable gameplay settings appeal to a broad range of participant preferences. More over, on line casinos today use superior security standards, including SSL security and blockchain evidence, to ensure secure and good gambling environments. That concentrate on safety has helped gain the confidence of people who could have after been suspicious of gaming online.

Another convincing aspect of online casinos could be the great variety of promotional offers. From welcome bonuses and no-deposit loans to loyalty programs and periodic tournaments, systems fiercely contend to attract and retain players. These bonuses provide participants more price because of their income and frequently produce on line gambling more inviting than traditional casinos, where such incentives are usually reserved for high rollers. However, it is required for people to learn the great print, especially regarding wagering needs, which can often make these offers more limited than they originally appear.

The financial dynamics of on line casinos have also evolved significantly. Players is now able to produce remains and withdrawals using traditional banking methods, e-wallets, and actually cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This flexibility not only accommodates world wide readers but also aligns with modern fintech trends. Several platforms provide quick remains and quicker withdrawal procedures, a delightful feature that handles among the long-standing frustrations related to on the web gambling.

As online casinos carry on to cultivate, they are also facing raising scrutiny from regulators. Governments and accreditation bodies are moving up efforts to make certain good perform, responsible gaming, and data protection. That regulatory development is crucial for the industry's standing and long-term sustainability. Overall, on line casinos have changed gambling for the digital era, blending entertainment, technology, and financing in to an participating and often lucrative pastime for millions over the globe.

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Creating Opportunities from Home – Epeak Consulting’s Work-from-Home Freelancer Program

Introduction:

At Epeak Consulting, we firmly think that circumstances or geography shouldn't be a barrier to brilliance. Whether or whether they are able to leave their house, everyone deserves the chance to work, develop, and contribute. For people who wish to work but are constrained by social, familial, or personal constraints, we have introduced a special, no-investment freelance option.Epeak Consulting has made it possible for you to succeed professionally from the comfort of your home, regardless of whether you are a stay-at-home parent, have mobility issues, or are just unable to leave the house because of personal obligations.

Understanding the Opportunity and Its Impact

1. What is Epeak Consulting’s Work-from-Home Freelance Program?

Epeak Consulting offers commission-based freelancing positions that provide people the flexibility to work from home. Your responsibilities as a freelancer will include assisting us with hiring and recruiting personnel for our diverse customer needs—without any financial outlay, registration costs, or prior human resources expertise.A computer or smartphone, internet connectivity, and the will to develop are all you need.

2. Why This Program Matters:

Thousands of talented people want to work but are prevented from doing so by societal conventions or household duties. We at Epeak Consulting are pleased to fill this gap since we perceive it as an untapped talent pool. This curriculum offers a second opportunity for financial independence and professional identity, in addition to a career.

3. Who Can Apply?

Welcome to Epeak Consulting: Stay-at-home parents,Students seeking experience, retired professionals,People who are unable of working full-time,Anyone who wishes to begin working but lacks the funds to do so

We provide you the opportunity—you choose your time, your pace, and your growth.

What Makes an Ideal Freelance Partner for Epeak Consulting?

Self-Motivated and Eager to LearnFreelancers at Epeak Consulting are people who are ready to take initiative, manage their time, and stay committed to helping us find the right talent.

Good Communication SkillsYou don’t need an MBA or HR background—just the ability to speak clearly, share job info effectively, and coordinate follow-ups when required.

Willingness to Grow We train and guide our freelance team so that over time, you can build a strong understanding of recruitment, client needs, and candidate screening. Many of our top freelancers have grown into more stable roles within the Epeak Consulting ecosystem.

Why This Insight Matters

Not everyone is suited for traditional occupations, and we at Epeak Consulting are dedicated to changing that. This freelancing program is about empowerment, not charity. We're providing a flexible employment paradigm that enables you to gain respect, experience, and money—on your terms—by eliminating obstacles like investment, travel, and set hours.

Conclusion:

This is your opportunity if you want to work but are unable to leave your house. Epeak Consulting is here to provide you with total flexibility and no pressure as you embark on your career path.We encourage you to become a part of our expanding freelancing community and launch your own success story from wherever you are.Work with intention. Develop your freedom. Make a respectable living.Collaborate with Epeak Consulting to open up a world of opportunities.For more Recruitment / Placement / HR / Consultancy services, connect with Epeak Consulting:

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Personal Loan: Your Smart Financial Solution by Fincrif

In today’s fast-moving world, financial flexibility is more than a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether it’s for a wedding, an unexpected medical bill, a home renovation, or education, having immediate access to funds can make a big difference. That’s where a personal loan comes in. At Fincrif, we specialize in helping individuals like you find the best personal loan solutions quickly and easily.

This detailed guide is designed to help you understand what a personal loan is, how it works, and why it could be the right financial decision for your current needs.

What is a Personal Loan?

A personal loan is a type of unsecured credit provided by banks, NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies), or online lending platforms. Unlike secured loans, personal loans don’t require any form of collateral. This means you can borrow money without pledging your assets, such as your home or gold.

The loan amount is repaid through fixed monthly installments (EMIs) over a specific period, usually ranging from 12 to 60 months. Because it’s unsecured, approval primarily depends on your credit score, income level, and repayment history.

Why Opt for a Personal Loan?

There are many reasons people turn to personal loans, and they all come down to one simple fact: they offer quick, flexible, and accessible funding.

Key Benefits of a Personal Loan:

No Collateral Required: You don't have to put any asset at risk.

Flexible Usage: You can use the funds for any purpose—medical bills, education, travel, home renovation, or debt consolidation.

Quick Approval and Disbursal: At Fincrif, we help streamline the process so you can get your loan approved in as little as 24 hours.

Simple Documentation: Only basic documents are needed to apply.

Fixed Interest Rates: Most personal loans have fixed interest rates, making budgeting easier.

Popular Uses of Personal Loans

A personal loan can be used for almost any purpose. That flexibility is what makes it one of the most popular financial products today.

Here are the most common uses:

Medical Emergencies: When time is critical, a personal loan can offer immediate help.

Weddings: Indian weddings are grand events that often exceed budgets. A personal loan helps cover expenses without stress.

Home Renovation: Upgrade your home without dipping into savings.

Travel Plans: Finance your dream vacation with manageable EMIs.

Debt Consolidation: Combine multiple debts into one loan for easier management.

Education: Whether it’s a short course or overseas education, a personal loan can bridge the gap.

How a Personal Loan Works

When you apply for a personal loan, lenders assess your financial profile based on several criteria including your credit score, income, employment history, and existing liabilities. Once approved, the money is transferred directly to your account, and you begin repaying through EMIs.

The EMI consists of two components—principal and interest. Interest rates vary based on your profile but typically range from 10% to 24% annually.

At Fincrif, we connect you with trusted lenders offering the best rates and terms based on your profile.

Eligibility Criteria for Personal Loans

Though requirements may vary by lender, most follow these general eligibility guidelines:

Age: Between 21 and 60 years

Income: Minimum ₹15,000/month

Credit Score: Ideally 700 and above

Employment: Salaried or self-employed with stable income

Experience: At least 6 months in your current job

Fincrif’s platform helps you check eligibility instantly without impacting your credit score.

Documents Required for a Personal Loan

Getting a personal loan through Fincrif is simple. Most lenders require:

Identity Proof: Aadhaar, PAN, Passport

Address Proof: Utility bills, Voter ID

Income Proof: Salary slips, bank statements, ITR

Employment Proof: Offer letter or employee ID card

Many lenders also support digital KYC, enabling quick and paperless loan approvals.

How to Get the Best Personal Loan

Finding the right personal loan is more than just checking the interest rate. Here’s what you should consider:

Loan Amount: Choose an amount based on your need and repayment capacity.

Tenure: Longer tenures lower your EMI but increase the interest paid overall.

Interest Rates: A small difference can make a big impact.

Processing Fees: These can range from 1% to 3% of the loan amount.

Prepayment Charges: Some lenders charge a fee for early repayment.

Customer Support: A responsive lender can make the process much smoother.

With Fincrif, you can compare all these features side by side before making a decision.

Fincrif’s Role in Your Personal Loan Journey

Fincrif is not just a loan aggregator—we’re your financial partner. Here’s how we help:

Transparent Comparisons: We show you the real costs with no hidden charges.

Personalized Offers: Based on your credit profile and income.

Fast Application Process: Apply in minutes, get approved in hours.

Expert Support: Our team is always ready to assist you.

Secure Platform: Your data and privacy are fully protected.

Tips for Responsible Borrowing

A personal loan is a powerful tool, but only if used wisely. Here’s how to manage it respobnsibly:

Borrow Only What You Need: Don’t be tempted to take more just because you qualify.

Budget for EMIs: Ensure your monthly expenses allow room for repayment.

Maintain a Good Credit Score: It opens the door to better interest rates.

Avoid Multiple Applications: Too many loan inquiries can hurt your credit.

Read the Fine Print: Understand all terms, especially charges and penalties.

Mistakes to Avoid

Even though a personal loan is easy to get, borrowers often make simple mistakes that can cost them. Avoid the following:

Ignoring Terms and Conditions: Always read the full agreement.

Missing EMI Payments: This affects your credit score and can attract penalties.

Not Comparing Options: Choosing the first available offer can mean higher interest or fees.

Borrowing Without a Purpose: Always have a clear reason for taking a loan.

How to Apply for a Personal Loan at Fincrif

The process is simple and completely online:

Visit www.fincrif.com

Select Personal Loan and fill in your details

Check your eligibility instantly

Compare offers from top banks and NBFCs

Upload your documents securely

Submit your application

Get disbursal within 24–48 hours (subject to lender approval)

Final Thoughts

A personal loan can be a smart, quick, and flexible financial solution when used correctly. Whether you need emergency funds or are planning a major life event, it gives you the freedom to manage your expenses without depleting your savings.

At Fincrif, we help simplify the loan process by offering transparent comparisons, fast approvals, and dedicated support every step of the way. Our goal is to help you make confident, informed borrowing decisions.

Ready to take control of your finances? Visit www.fincrif.com today and find the perfect personal loan for your needs.

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Top Reasons to Convert Your Website into an App Today

In today’s digital era, mobile apps have become the preferred way for users to interact with businesses and services. If you own a website, relying solely on web traffic may no longer be enough to keep up with changing consumer behavior. More people prefer apps over mobile websites due to their speed, convenience, and user-friendly interface. By using a website to app converter, you can transform your site into an engaging mobile experience that increases customer retention and revenue. If you're wondering why you should turn website into app, here are the top reasons to do it today.

Improved User Experience

One of the biggest advantages of using a web to app converter is that mobile apps provide a smoother and faster user experience compared to websites. Apps load quicker, function seamlessly without frequent browser reloads, and can store data for offline access. When you convert a website to an app, you create a more immersive experience for users, making them more likely to engage with your content and services.

Increased Customer Engagement and Retention

Studies show that users spend significantly more time on mobile apps than on websites. An app allows you to send push notifications, offer personalized experiences, and create loyalty programs, all of which increase customer engagement. If you want to retain users and keep them coming back, make website into app is the perfect solution. With features like one-click login and stored preferences, apps encourage users to interact with your brand regularly.

Better Performance and Speed

When you create app from website, you optimize it for mobile performance. Apps run more efficiently than websites because they are designed specifically for mobile devices. Unlike websites that rely on browsers and internet speed, apps store data locally, which reduces loading times and improves overall responsiveness. Using a website to app converter ensures your mobile users have a fast and efficient experience.

Offline Accessibility

Unlike websites that require an internet connection, mobile apps can function offline or with limited connectivity. When you make website to app, you enable users to access essential features, view saved content, and interact with your business even when they’re not connected to the internet. This is particularly useful for businesses in industries like e-commerce, education, and travel, where users may need access to information at all times.

Higher Conversion Rates and Revenue

Turning a website to app can significantly boost conversions and sales. Mobile apps provide a more personalized experience, leading to higher engagement and increased revenue. Many businesses see improved conversion rates from app users compared to website visitors. If you run an e-commerce store, an app can streamline the checkout process, offer one-tap payments, and reduce cart abandonment.

Competitive Advantage

With more businesses shifting towards mobile-first strategies, having an app gives you a competitive edge. Customers are more likely to trust and interact with businesses that offer a dedicated app. By using a website to app converter, you ensure your brand stays relevant and appealing in an app-dominated world.

Easier Brand Recognition and Loyalty

An app increases your brand’s visibility since users see your app icon on their phones daily. When you convert website to app, you make it easier for customers to remember and interact with your brand. Additionally, apps allow for better personalization, such as user preferences, recommendations, and customized offers, which build stronger customer loyalty.

How to Make a Website an App?

If you're wondering how to make a website an app, there are several ways to do it. You can hire developers to build a custom app or use WebViewGold to effortlessly convert your website into mobile apps. 

Final Thoughts

Converting your website to app is a smart move in today’s mobile-driven world. Apps provide better performance, increase engagement, improve customer retention, and give you a competitive advantage. Whether you want to create an app from a website for business growth, customer convenience, or higher conversions, now is the perfect time to get started. Explore web to app converters and start your mobile journey today!

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Experience the Thrill of a Quad Bike Desert Safari in Dubai

It is not easy to plan a trip as one has to take care of several things, this is why most people, just tourism companies, do the task for them. This eases their task to a great level, letting people pack their things peacefully without having to worry about anything. However, not everyone is fond of this, some of them tend to do all the planning by themselves. And some are spontaneous people, moving further without any plan, or in other terms, just going with the flow. We do personally think that no plan is the best plan.

This blog is for the adventurous people who are always seeking for the thrill. If you are planning to visit Dubai for some thrill, then go for Quad bike and Dune buggy. We understand you must be on a time crunch as well, read further to decide which one is better for you.

What is Dune Buggy Rental Dubai?

Commonly, it is known as a ‘Buggy’, it is a type of motor vehicle designed specially to take a drive on sandy terrain areas. These buggies are:

Open Chassis

Wide tires

For easy navigation in the tricky desert dunes areas, this ride is preferable.

What is Quad Biking?

Also called commonly an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) or four-wheeler, it is good for handling all terrains. These are quite flexible, but it is only for one person, thus, for solo travelers, it might be a good choice. It is famous for its:

Excellent Flexibility

Use of low-pressure tires

Seat with operator straddles

Handlebars to establish control over steering.

Why is Quad biking popular?

Let’s get you started with the reasons of why this activity is popular among the people:

Off-Road Compatibility

Quad bikes are designed to perform well on rough terrain, making them perfect for riding through challenging areas such as sand hills, woods, and rocky trails.

Maneuverability

Their small size and handlebar steering make it easy to move, allowing one to travel quickly in tight spaces and dodge obstacles.

Easy Accessibility

Quad bikes are simpler to master than other off-road machines, and for that reason, they are widely enjoyed by most riders.

Flexibility

They can be employed for countless purposes, from recreational riding and racing to work such as herding animals on a farm.

Thrilling Experience

The combination of quick movement, tough terrain, and a feeling of skill can form an exhilarating journey.

Social Aspect

Many quad-biking experiences are done in groups, so it is a great way to socialize.

Why opt for Dune biking?

These are some of the reasons to like Dune Buggy Rental Dubai:

Thrilling terrain:

The ever-changing shape and size of the dunes create a dynamic and unpredictable ride, with steep ascents, sharp turns, and sudden drops.

Looks nice:

The golden beaches and the endless desert landscapes provide stunning views, adding to the experience.

Budget-friendly adventure:

Dune biking is not easy, but it is generally available for different skill levels if you have the help of experienced tour guides.

Social experience:

Dune biking is normally done in groups, which enables one to enjoy and laugh while cycling on the dunes in groups.

Sense of achievement:

Riding a quad bike across the shifting sand makes you feel like a proud and masterful controller of the world around you.

Key Takeaways!

The "Dune Buggy vs ATV" question does not have a definitive answer. The best option does depend on what you require, what you prefer, and how much you can afford. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. A dune buggy may be the option for you if you do a lot of driving on sand and prefer stability and comfort. An ATV may be most suitable for individuals who require a vehicle that can drive on various terrain and is less expensive.

Ultimately, understanding the key differences, advantages, and disadvantages of each will enable you to make an intelligent decision that results in numerous thrilling off-road escapades.

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Starting on Budget-Friendly Journeys: How to Find Cheap Cruise Deals

Think of waking up and hearing the smooth movement of the ocean while having a window view of never-ending blue horizons along with bright sunlight and being able to relax at the same time. book a cruise vacation This is a perfect combination of having to go on an adventure while also being able to relax without any worries, and this is what cruises offer. This particular type of vacation provides a mixture of both because it allows for a lot of traveling to multiple places without the need for packing and unpacking over and over again. That being said, cruises can cost a lot, which can turn away some adventurers. Fortunately, this problem can be tackled with effective planning and the right tools. These vacations are very much reachable.

The Allure of Cruising

When taking a cruise, it is essentially all-inclusive. The package includes accommodation, meals, entertainment, and even transportation to the different locations being visited. Because of this, cruising is often cheaper when compared to other travel methods where hotels, food, and other transits cost a fortune. Beyond that, every cruise offers something for everyone with all the different available preferences ranging from a retreat to luxe cruises and even family-friendly ones.

Strategies for Securing Discounts on Cruise Vacations

Booking Early or at the Last Minute: If you fall into the category of last-minute travelers or prefer to book at the last minute, cruise lines offer massive discounts. On the off chance you prefer booking early, lower rates and preferred cabin choices come with it. On the contrary, cabins that have not been sold might be available at lower prices closer to the departure date so that the ship can be filled.

Make Use of Wave Season Deals: Alongside plentiful deals, from January to March, also known as “wave season,” offers the best promotions within the cruise industry. Free upgrades, onboard credits, and fare discounts are among the many things that are offered. It is within reason to assume that planning your vacation during this time can lead to you potentially saving significant amounts of money.

Think About Repositioning Cruises: Repositioning cruises are those that take one-way routes whereby prices are often lowered. Great examples are ships that move from the Caribbean to Europe. One-way travel and extended days spent out on the sea are what make these unique itineraries often cost-effective for experiencing multiple destinations.

Travel During Off-Peak Reservations: Prices tend to be lower, and there are fewer people during sailing in shoulder seasons or off-peak times. Late fall or early spring are wonderful times for cruising in the Mediterranean, considering the pleasant weather along with discount rates.

Go To Fare Small: This website contains loads of deals for cruises, and travelers can get the best prices without much looking. Such platforms provide deals that are not featured on other platforms, so you will be saving money with the exclusive deals.

Best Prices Available/Online Cruise Booking

How are vacations planned in this day and age? The internet and the world have changed so much in terms of bookings book a cruise vacation. Considering the abundant tools and resources provided by various online platforms, streamlining the cruise booking process has become remarkably simple.

User-Centric Designs: Most websites allow users to select filters according to the destination, preferred departure date, selected cruise line, and budget. This makes it easier to find cruises that correspond with personal preferences.

Deals Online Only: A good number of booking websites have direct contracts with cruise lines, which enables them to provide users with discounts, onboard credits, and other benefits that are not available to non-users.

Reviews and Testimonials: Reading reviews from other travelers provides important information about the cruise experience, enabling more informed decisions.

Effective Ways to Save Money

Sign Up for Cruise Line Loyalty Programs: Benefits like special member discounts, access to members’ only booking portals, and other exciting features become available once enrolled in these programs.

Watch for Price Decrease: After completing a booking, it is good to monitor the fare even though it was previously set to a certain value. A number of cruise lines or booking platforms will allow you to do this without issue, and you will likely be able to either re-book at a loss or gain onboard credits.

Pioneer Packages: These are the packages that feature airfare, hotel bookings, and transfers in their offerings. Bundles are common in this area, and they help save significant amounts of money.

Promotional Offers: Cruise lines and booking websites and platforms often run flash sales and other promotional offers, and it is best to remain subscribed to the newsletters from these platforms to learn more.

The Pleasure of Cruising on a Budget

Taking a cruise can be enjoyed by everyone if done right. Cruises can be obtained for low prices by employing thorough research and precise planning followed by online shopping for vacation packages. Discounted cruises are possible for those who seek thrill at a reasonable cost. The secret is to stay open-minded, pay attention to the news, last minute cruise vacation deals, and be ready to take chances. With this in mind, you are ready to gear up for a wonderful cruise experience at an affordable price.

In Closing

By cruising, one can uniquely travel while enjoying the wonders of the world at the same time. As previously noted in our article, one can achieve an abundance of cruise routes with relative ease thanks to the countless websites that facilitate booking for these adventures. The promise of endless blue seas wants you, and with the right tactics, you are one step closer to your ideal cruise.

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Week 4

Is Blogging Still Relevant in the Age of TikTok?

In a world increasingly dominated by platforms like Instagram and TikTok, many are left wondering: is blogging still a viable form of digital expression? With videos captivating audiences and keeping their attention with short clips, long-form writing might seem less appealing. But believe it or not, blogging continues to hold a vital place in our online experience. Let’s dive into why that is, and how blogs can still shine in the era of quick entertainment.

What is a Blog?

At its core, a blog is simply a website that you update regularly, filled with information on specific topics. The term "blog" is a mash-up of "web" and "log," which reflects its beginnings as an online journal. But blogs have evolved well beyond personal diaries. They can feature anything from travel stories and personal essays to insightful commentaries on the latest news and in-depth discussions on education and research (Weiner, 2022).

 One defining characteristic of blogs is their interactivity. Unlike traditional media, blogs encourage comment sections and social sharing, making them feel like living, breathing communities (Zaidi, 2025). Readers can not only engage with the content but also connect with each other, creating a richer experience.

While blogs may not be the sole outlet for self-expression anymore, they still manage to coexist with other web formats like videos and social media updates. Even in the face of TikTok’s instant entertainment, bloggers can carve out a niche by diving deep into topics (Robinson, 2020).

So, a blog isn’t just a digital diary, it’s a vibrant platform for sharing information, creating culture, and building a community around shared interests.

The Appeal of Long-Form Content

1. In-Depth Information

Even with the explosive popularity of short videos, many people crave in-depth knowledge. Some subjects like building a website, launching a business, or mastering a complex recipe simply need more than a 15-second clip to explain (Bal, 2023). Blogs are invaluable for those who seek thorough answers rather than fleeting entertainment. As one Tumblr post noted, many prefer to read complete essays rather than just skim through short snippets.

2. The Art of Creation

For lots of people, blogging is an enriching experience that allows them to express their creativity. This medium enables writers to share their stories in a much more meaningful way than quick video content typically allows. TikTok often caters to those who want instant results, while blogging opens the door to deeper self-exploration and creativity (Stephens, 2018). Tumblr emphasizes that those who write often relish the creative process involved in crafting their narratives.

3.Ownership and Control

One of the coolest things about blogging is the freedom it offers in establishing your personal brand. Bloggers have the chance to control their content and make decisions about their journey. This autonomy fosters a sense of empowerment over their work. Plus, there are plenty of ways to monetize a blog like ads, sponsorships, and collaborations are just a few examples (Hazel, 2024). In a way, starting a blog is like owning a house where you can express your style and imagination.

The Dominance of TikTok and Instagram

It’s easy to think blogging is becoming obsolete with TikTok and Instagram stealing the spotlight. After all, these platforms thrive on fast-paced, engaging videos that cater perfectly to our shorter attention spans. Content creators have adapted by shifting from writing to creating bite-sized videos to grab and keep viewers’ attention more effectively (Pavisich, 2024).

The Instant Gratification Factor

We live in an age where instant gratification is the norm. Many internet users feel overwhelmed by long, complex articles and prefer quick hits of information (Stephens, 2018). Research suggests that the constant exposure to rapid content consumption has conditioned us to seek out immediacy and brevity (Pavisich, 2024). Rather than committing to a lengthy read, scrolling through TikTok offers a way to consume content quickly and effortlessly, aligning with the desire for fast, bite-sized entertainment (Bal, 2023). As noted by Zaidi (2025), this shift towards quick consumption can lead to a diminished attention span, making it challenging for traditional long-form content to compete.

Complementing Short-Form Content

1. Cross-Promotion Opportunities

As blogging continues to evolve, short-form content has emerged as a powerful complement. With platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok gaining popularity, the appetite for quick, digestible information is stronger than ever. These platforms encourage bloggers to distill their insights into bite-sized pieces that can easily capture attention and spark interest.

2. Catering to Varied Audience Preferences

Short-form content serves as an effective teaser for longer blog posts. A well-crafted tweet or Instagram post can drive traffic to a blog by enticing followers with intriguing snippets, visuals, or questions. This approach not only boosts visibility but also encourages readership among those who may not have the time to engage with longer texts.

The Future of Blogging

In the coming times, it is very obvious that blogging will be becoming the new thing that will evolve and will go side by side with the new platforms. TikTok, as well as Instagram, contributors are more likely to adjust their build on the usage of video content or the application of social media as an instrument to bring traffic to their websites, while the platforms would become more prevalent. That flexibility will be the foundation of the presence in the digital world that will keep one standing in the ever-changing (Finnerty, 2023)

Conclusion

In conclusion, the future of blogging looks promising as it adapts to the changing landscape of digital communication. By embracing niche topics, multimedia elements, and complementary short-form content, bloggers can remain relevant and connected with their audiences in this dynamic digital age.

References

Finnerty, K. (2023, November 16). From Blogging to Vlogging: The Evolution of Social Media Influencers. Medium. https://medium.com/@Kevin_Finnerty_Gabagool/from-blogging-to-vlogging-the-evolution-of-social-media-influencers-c42bd402fd81

Hazel. (2024, June 19). Blogging vs Vlogging: Which One Is Better? Www.hypotenuse.ai. https://www.hypotenuse.ai/blog/blogging-vs-vlogging

Pavisich, A. (2024, August 21). What are the benefits of integrating social media with your blog? Www.linkedin.com. https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/what-benefits-integrating-social-media-your

Robinson, R. (2020, January 3). History of Blogging: How Blogging Has Evolved (1993 to 2020). RyRob.com: A Blog by Ryan Robinson | Learn How to Blog and Make Money on the Internet. https://www.ryrob.com/history-of-blogging/

Stephens, K. (2018). Social media trends and predictions. Languagewire.com. https://www.languagewire.com/en/blog/social-media-trends

Weiner, A. (2022, December 6). What is a blog? Definition, types, benefits and why you need one. Wix Blog. https://www.wix.com/blog/what-is-a-blog

Zaidi, S. (2025, February). The Evolution of Blogging - S. Zaidi - Medium. Medium. https://medium.com/@s.93/the-evolution-of-blogging-e8e5404bc1cd