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While the eponymous show garnered huge viewership for many reasons - characters, storylines, gory visuals, unpredictable twists - it was the Dragons that enjoyed unparalleled popularity across all eight seasons. The mystical, fire-breathing creatures belonged to the Valyrian family that ruled Westeros before its inevitable doom was brought about by Aerys II aka the Mad King. The upcoming prequel House of the Dragon, releasing on August 21, 2022, will dive deep into the history of the Targaryens....

RELATED: House of the Dragon: Things Facts You Should Know About The Iron Throne While some easter eggs don’t add or remove to the show’s plot, some of them are integral to its lore. They can hint at what’s to come or an event that happened in the past. On top of these, the existence of well-placed easter eggs indicates the level of care the showrunners and creators have for the show....

As the first House of the Dragon episode premiered, social media was flooded with complaints of customers not being able to watch the highly anticipated series due to technical issues. The outages seemed to have affected at least 3,000 customers (via The Hollywood Reporter), with many sending direct tweets to the streaming service to highlight the issue. HBO Max was quick to address the complaints and clarified that apparently only the customers using Fire TV devices were affected....

The MLB came down heavily on the franchise last month, but Manfred insisted disclosing the truth was more important than handing out individual punishments to players. A report published in November by The Athletic revealed the Astros had illegally used technology to decipher their opponents’ signs during the 2017 season—when the team won the World Series—and during the part of the following campaign. The signs were then relayed to Houston batters in real time by banging on a garbage can....

The Golf Club of Houston is a fairly long course at just over 7,400 yards. The rough is short and not penal, possibly to try to mimic Augusta National, and there is water in play on over half of the holes. This leads to strokes gained: off-the-tee being a key stat this week, as players can blast driver off the tee and try to take the water danger out of play with the rough being not being a big factor....

“We’re pretty hopeful that with another night of treatment and a whole day off (Monday) with nothing but treatment and class that he will be a lot better Tuesday,” coach Tom Herman said (via the Houston Chronicle). MORE: Playoff scenarios | TOP 25: AP poll | Coaches Houston (10-0, 6-0 in the AAC) travels to UConn (5-5, 3-3) on Saturday. A victory paired with a victory Saturday by Navy (8-1, 6-0) against Tulsa, sets up a big game Nov....

The Rockets’ front office has done a fabulous job of acquiring young talent. Players like Kevin Porter Jr., Armoni Brooks, Jae’Sean Tate, Jalen Green and Christian Wood are shining. John Wall isn’t playing, but has accepted a mentorship role. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors are 7-1 this season, and have the best record by any team in the league right now. They are in the middle of a historic eight-game homestand, the longest in franchise history, their last three wins being blowouts....

When the original Tetris Effect hit PCs and PS4 in 2018, it brought a unique spin to the Tetris formula. Beautiful and colorful backgrounds helped bring the base Tetris formula to an entirely new level. The addition of the line attack, which allowed you to attack your opponent by clearing out lines was also a unique way to approach the system. Now, Tetris Effect: Connected brings all those unique mechanics and aesthetics to the Xbox, alongside some wonderful new multiplayer modes like Connected, Zone Battle, and Score Attack....

“Tech companies are going to be a lot more conservative with the features they release and maintain,” Zaven Nahapetyan, co-founder of Niche and a former member of Facebook’s Engineering Leadership team, told Lifewire in an email interview. “Many existing products are going to get cut due to personnel decreases and refocus on the bottom line.” Going Down It’s not hard to find gloomy news in the tech world. Meta’s stock price is tanking, and Elon Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter has led to vast numbers of employees leaving....

The condition occurs when part of the lower esophagus (the tube that runs from the mouth into the stomach) pokes into the chest through the diaphragm. This can interfere with the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which prevents stomach contents from re-entering the esophagus. It can lead to heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). For most people, medications can help relieve mild heartburn from GERD. Lifestyle modifications, including diet changes or weight loss, also help....

Since then, Focus Home Interactive has released several different gameplay trailers detailing the specific abilities of each of the four playable classes. Now, the official PlayStation YouTube channel has released another Hood: Outlaws and Legends gameplay trailer, this time focusing on the tactical spellcasting Mystic class. RELATED: Hood: Outlaws and Legends Reveals New Ranger Trailer The Mystic class may just be one of the most unique character classes available in Hood: Outlaws and Legends thanks to his focus on spellcasting and providing various effects through those spells....

Hooker passed the test with flying colors. He pulled himself off the canvas in the second round and secured a resounding seventh-round TKO in a thrilling main event on ESPN. The night didn’t start well for Hooker (25-0-3, 17 KOs) as Saucedo wasted little time closing the distance and ripping hard shots while Hooker languished on the ropes. Despite fighting at a frantic pace, Hooker’s reach advantage was nullified as Saucedo (28-1) stormed inside and landed hard power shots....

Solo, a 2015 World Cup winner, recently said Ellis did not live up to her expectations as the USWNT gets ready to make its debut on soccer’s biggest international stage. “Jill is not the leader I wish her to be” Solo said on a BBC radio station. “She relies heavily on her assistant coaches. She cracks under the pressure quite a bit. “But often that doesn’t matter because the quality of the players on the U....

The first half started with both teams looking for an early breakthrough. Hopewel Elias Senior Secondary School, Meghalaya was looking more poised and moved ahead with purpose. Bangladesh Krida Shiksha Protishthan (BKSP) on the other hand was depending on more individual skills during their attacks. Meghalaya’s counters were looking threatening and in 15th minute an attack from the left flank drew a rash tackle from Hasibul Islam of BKSP as he received the first yellow card of the match....

Horizon: Zero Dawn players will have their hands full with this collectible, as the game has 30 Metal Flowers hidden in the world, though there are two things to look for when hunting for them. Metal Flowers are always surrounded by a triangle of real flowers giving off a purple haze. Alternatively, if players are close enough when Aloy’s focus ability is active, the item will become highlighted as well....

As the trailer reveals, Horizon Call of the Mountain will take gamers to a world filled with fighter robots, but this time around, Aloy is not the protagonist. Instead, the story will be told through the eyes of a new hero named Ryas. However, this does not mean that Aloy will not be making an appearance. To ensure that Horizon Call of the Mountain maintains its own identity and Ryas is able to flourish an independent character, though, the game should ensure it does not lean too heavily into Aloy’s story or become a Horizon Forbidden West side story....

Where to Find the Vista Point: The Long Coast Vista Point: The Long Coast can be found after completing the main quest ‘The Eye of the Earth,’ which unlocks the westernmost part of the map for exploration. To reach the tower (circled in red), Aloy must travel to the California coast, beyond the mountains, to the far north-western corner of the map. The tower itself is located just southwest of ‘The Greenhouse’ (in green), the Old World Ruin that Aloy must visit during the quest, ‘Seeds of the Past....

RELATED: Horizon Forbidden West: Every Legendary Armor Set (& Where To Find Them) This is because before they can actually “collect” the Survey Drones, players will first need to bring them down to the ground. Unfortunately, this can at times be incredibly tricky, particularly as many of the drones are located near the spawn points for some of the toughest machines in Horizon Forbidden West. However, with enough perseverance and some well-timed jumps, players should be able to get their hands on all ten drones....

Sobeck is primarily characterized by her altruism and devotion to life. This makes her a compelling character who offers both Aloy and the player plenty of interesting insights throughout Horizon Zero Dawn. Also, her actions leading up to Zero Day showcased how far she was willing to go to have her beliefs realized, sending a strong message about moral integrity and selflessness. RELATED: Horizon Forbidden West’s Traversal Might Be Its Best Improvement Over Horizon Zero Dawn...