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Hideo Kojima made his debut as a video game director in the late 1980s with titles such as Metal Gear and Snatcher, however, it wasn’t until 1997’s Metal Gear Solid that Kojima cemented himself as one of the industry’s greatest creative minds. The game was praised for its remarkable cinematic qualities, which were considered ahead of their time and still influence games today. Kojima continued to work at publisher Konami until 2015, when he left the studio after the release of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain and the cancellation of Silent Hills....

The majority of cases are unilateral with the left vocal cord being affected twice as often as the right. Females are also 33% more likely than men to have vocal cord paralysis. Damage to major nerves supplying vocal cords (laryngeal nerve and vagus nerve) and/or certain parts of the brain can be related to the cause of paralysis. Depending upon the nature and severity of the paralysis, symptoms of vocal cord paralysis can range from mild to life-threatening....

RELATED: Every Final Fantasy (& Other RPGs) Squaresoft Released On The SNES North of Nexton, the starting city, players can find some “Monster Notes” that will lead players across the map for a worthwhile reward in the form of a treasure chest. Those seeking to get a lot of gold early on in Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars should follow the hints before hitting up any merchants....

The Associated Press reported that Johnson was charged with purchasing alcohol for a person underage and resisting arrest while O'Brien was charged with criminal impersonation, resisting arrest and underage consumption of alcohol. Dontavis Sapp, a linebacker on last season's team whose eligibility has expired, was arrested for resisting arrest and buying alcohol for someone underage. MORE: Top 10 teams for 2014 | Icons for 73 college teams | Recruiting roundup...

Puig faced a tough uphill battle against Sofia Kenin, who stayed on track with her through the entirety of the first set. It wasn’t until the 10th game when Puig shot through Kenin with three break points, before taking it comfortably after the fourth point. They began fighting on both sides of the ball with Puig following Kenin with the break back before scoring a double in the sixth. She reached a 12-point streak which allowed her a 5-2 stance with two consecutive shutouts....

On Wednesday, Bills coach Sean McDermott announced Miller underwent exploratory surgery and had his ACL repaired, ending his first season in Buffalo. He said the surgery was conducted on Tuesday, and that he hadn’t spoken with him since the surgery. Miller signed a six-year, $120 million contract ahead of the 2022 season with the Bills after he was traded midway through last season to the Rams from the Broncos. He won a Super Bowl with Los Angeles, and was a crucial presence for the Rams against the Bengals, sacking Joe Burrow twice and tallying three quarterback hits against him....

Vonn got the wind knocked out of her after hitting the safety nets and was left with bruises on her face and a puffy right eye . Vonn’s spokeswoman Claire Abbe tells The Associated Press, “She’s good, just resting. She’ll plan to run the course again for sure before Sunday.” The 34-year-old Vonn has announced she will retire after Sunday’s downhill. She already completed one downhill training run on Monday — meaning that technically she does not need to start another one to race....

There is a reason why cats remain an interesting storytelling device for movies and video games, such as in the recently released Stray. Not only are the feline creatures cute, but they are also curious and usually have pungent personalities to captivate audiences. Another cat starring in a video game is Homer from Forspoken; the feline is an exciting feature that is suspected to add levity and interesting gameplay mechanics to the game’s story....

Cricket Australia announced ahead of the third Twenty20 against Sri Lanka two weeks ago that, following a talk with head coach Justin Langer, Maxwell would take a short break for personal reasons. India captain Kohli commended the all-rounder and recalled difficulties he wrestled with alone while he struggled for runs during India’s tour of England five years ago. “I’m absolutely for it,” Kohli said of Maxwell’s decision ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh in Indore, which begins on Thursday....

Peaking at 30 Just before turning 30, Indian master blaster Sachin Tendulkar was adjudged “Player of the Tournament” in ICC World Cup 2003, his best performance among all of his six World Cup appearances. His teammate and former Indian batting mainstay Rahul Dravid had just finished a great calendar year 2002 running into his 30s. And as he turned 30, Australian great Ricky Ponting had just started his stint as captain of his team which ruled the cricketing world for the next 4 years....

When India and Pakistan face off on the field, everybody sits up and takes note, be it in cricket or any other sport. Today, the two neighbouring countries faced off on the hockey turf in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia, where India were at their best, hammering Pakistan 5-1 to register their biggest ever win over their rivals. After the match, the mini-blogging site, Twitter, was abuzz with jokes and Viru, as Sehwag is fondly called, joined in on the fun....

“I’m deeply troubled and saddened by what’s taken place in Charlottesville over the last few days but I love this community, I love the people of Charlottesville, the town, the University of Virginia and what it stands for,” Bennett said in a Twitter video released by the program on Tuesday. “This is a place so many of us hold dear to our hearts and we want to represent Charlottesville and the University of Virginia in the right manner and make a difference and bring hope and healing where it absolutely needs to be,” Bennett said....

According to a Suffolk University poll of likely Virginia voters, McAuliffe narrowly leads with 46 percent over Republican Glenn Youngkin by less than one point, or within the poll’s statistical margin of error. Biden hoped to boost the former governor’s campaign on Tuesday evening despite his own declining approval rating. “You don’t have to wonder what kind of governor Terry will be because you know what a great governor he was,” Biden said....

The day after Election Day, the woman took the political signs to a family member’s house before beginning to dismantle them. She was then cut by razor blades that had been taped to the sign, suffering minor injuries that did not need medical treatment. While Arlington County police have not received reports of similar incidents, they are urging residents to be careful when removing their signs. Carol Burnett, program chair for the Arlington Democrats group, told WUSA 9: “There is not a single route that has not had some damage [to political signs]....

This article explores connections between vitiligo and psoriasis, what research has uncovered, plus prevention and treatment for both conditions. Vitiligo vs. Psoriasis About 1% of the population has vitiligo, which causes skin patches to lose all of their melanin (pigment). That leaves white blotches, especially on the following parts of the body: Face, especially around the mouth and eyesInside the mouthNeckArmpitsHands and wristsGroin and genitals It can also affect the hair....

When vitiligo impacts the eyes, it can cause changes to vision, eye color, and eye health. Experts recommend routine eye exams for people with vitiligo to help monitor any issues. This article provides an overview of how vitiligo can impact the eyes. How Does Vitiligo Affect the Eyes? Melanocytes are responsible for giving our skin, hair, and eyes their color, but they also have other functions throughout the body....

West Indies were world beaters in the 1970s and 1980s when Richards was in his pomp but are no longer among the top sides in the test and 50-over formats. They have failed to qualify for June’s Champions Trophy, where the top eight one-day international sides will compete, and also risk missing out on an automatic berth for the 2019 World Cup. From Friday, West Indies host Pakistan in a three-ODI series that could prove crucial to their hopes of an automatic World Cup berth but most of their best players will be taking part in the Indian Premier League (IPL)....

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Monday, the Miami Herald reported. During the call, the two leaders discussed their “strategic partnership” and further coordination between the two countries. “I had a cordial and fruitful telephone conversation with President Putin,” Díaz-Canel wrote on Twitter, according to a translation, adding, “We exchanged excellent relations and future development links in different spheres, also on the current international situation....

Inner details However, earlier in the year, the media player from VLC had been banned from The Ministry of Electronics and IT’s end. VideoLAN had reacted with filing of a legal notice for seeking clarity from ministries of IT and telecom. Internet Freedom Foundation or IFF, advocacy group from Delhi went on to help VideoLAN as well. Summing up Post the ban lifting, VideoLAN, the handle from Twitter later thanked them by saying, “Awesome work from @internetfreedom, if you are India, you should support them!...

The censorship has occurred amid a larger crackdown by the Russian government censoring any news describing Russia’s actions as an “assault,” “invasion” or a “declaration of war,” as well as any articles mentioning antiwar protests, attacks on cities or the killing of civilians. The Russian government’s media regulator, Roskomnadzor, told VOA to remove an article from the VOA’s Russian news website, golosameriki.com, which reported on the second day of the Russian invasion....