


This is extremely important as the United States leads the world in incarceration, much of which is related to illicit drug use or trade. Conservatives and Climate Changeĭan Barry’s contemplative, healing story of outdoor solo basketball in wintertime resonates with my lifetime passion for the sport (“ A Story of Covid Exile, Told in Never-Ending Arcs,” Sports, Jan. The rhythm of shoot-miss/shoot-swish soothes my soul in times both good and troubled. This phenomenon reached an unprecedented high a decade ago. Solo basketball on a neighborhood court was my refuge.ĭuring my first outing, even as I missed most shots, I was overcome with the emotion of a medical procedure enabled by an anonymous donor, a young college student whom I would meet in person a year later.Īfter receiving a lifesaving stem transplant, I was confined to weeks of isolation to prevent post-procedure infection. Weeping profusely, with the hoop as my witness, I shot my heart out, overcome with gratitude for life and for every shot, made and missed. Now a septuagenarian, I continue to play solo in frigid weather, warmed by the hoop and ball that have been my companions during the ebb and flow over decades of a life well lived.You might have already played a version of AGAINST as Joy Way took part in Steam Next Fest during the summer, offering an early demo of its gritty design. The look and feel of AGAINST has been significantly enhanced since then, particularly where the visuals are concerned. Gone is the very striking, almost film-noir style in favour of an environment a touch easier on the eyes. You can get it now for RM29.70 (10% off) until March 6, which will then revert to its regular price of RM33.That hint of colour which would only appear in an enemy’s eyes or as the indicator to slice in a particular direction has made its way across the landscape, making for a far more polished looking experience.ĪGAINST might look prettier but it’s no less brutal in its delivery, where you can hack henchmen in half, cut the heads off giant snakes and uppercut gormless goons with visceral trails of blood. It’s still in early access, with progress to be made in completing the story and levels, a better level editor and any additional improvements based on player feedback. We’ve seen Rhythm Doctor years ago, but it’s great to see it finally on Steam. Rhythm Doctor includes a storyline with a cast, a level editor, as well as drop-in drop-out co-op multiplayer. You don’t need to know what they are to play Rhythm Doctor, but by playing the game you’ll be more in tune with these weird rhythm signatures as you face the 20+ hand-crafted levels. So expect to see polyrhythms, hemiolas, irregular time signatures and more musical terms you would probably only see being used by music theory YouTubers. It’s a one-button game where you have to press that one button to the 7th beat.Īnd these heartbeat patterns conveniently follow music theory. You play as a doctor that has to defibrillate patients based on their heartbeat. Heal to the beat! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game developed by Malaysia-based 7th Beat Games, and it’s now out on Steam Early Access.
