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Ninja Gaiden 4 has great fighting mechanics but a boring story and uninspiring levels. The game may feature one of the best combats in video games, but along with a predictable storyline. It means, in action games, smooth and fun gameplay matters more than the plot or environment. Action games often succeed by perfecting combat systems and control, while story and level design take a back seat. This explains why mechanically solid games sell well even if the narrative is weak. The Combat First PhilosophyReviewers, such as IGN, praise Yakumo’s speed increase over Ryu Hayabusa while admitting that the character “fails to…

①: Zhang Quan, a cultural relic restorer, works at the Summer Palace in Beijing. (Photo courtesy of the Beijing Summer Palace Management Office) ②: Wang Xinjie, a cultural relic restorer, works at the Summer Palace in Beijing. (Photo courtesy of the Beijing Summer Palace Management Office) ③: Photo shows a beautiful autumn view of the Summer Palace in Beijing. (Photo/Song Jiaru) ④: Photo shows glazed tiles from different historical periods on display at the Summer Palace in Beijing. (People’s Daily Overseas Edition/Liu Shaohua) ⑤: Photo shows fences installed during the restoration of Suzhou Street at the Summer Palace in Beijing.…

This article was written byFollowDhierin-Perkash Bechai is an aerospace, defense and airline analyst. Dhierin runs the investing group The Aerospace Forum, whose goal is to discover investment opportunities in the aerospace, defense and airline industry. With a background in aerospace engineering, he provides analysis of a complex industry with significant growth prospects, and offers context to developments as they occur, describing how they might affect investment theses. His investing ideas are driven by data informed analysis. The investing group also provides direct access to data analytics monitors. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any…

The development of Ukrainian defense technologies today encompasses three key dimensions: security, economic, and political. This was stated by Anna Gvozdiar, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, during the discussion “Defence Tech: The New Arms Race” at the Kyiv International Economic Forum, where representatives of Ukrainian defense companies, scientists, and military officials discussed Ukraine’s role in transforming the global arms market. “All our technologies are created to protect people and assist the military. It is a rapid innovation cycle actively supported by Ukrainian manufacturers. The first goal is to equip the armed forces. The second is to maintain economic…

1 Team17 has deployed Hotfix 1 for Hell Let Loose Update 18, addressing multiple technical issues and gameplay imbalances reported by the community since the recent update’s launch. This hotfix focuses on improving tank performance and stability, refining artillery strike mechanics, and resolving various visual and gameplay bugs that affected both infantry and vehicles. Notably, the Panther tank has received suspension and collision adjustments to improve handling and reduce terrain-related performance issues. In addition to the fixes, the Commander’s Artillery Strike ability has been rebalanced with fewer shells, increased cooldowns, and higher munitions costs, creating a more tactical use-case. Weapon…

Taipei [Taiwan], October 21 : Taiwan President William Lai stated that it would be unfeasible to attain cross-strait peace merely by endorsing the so-called “1992 consensus” and Beijing’s “one China” doctrine, the Taipei Times reported.Lai asserted that peace cannot solely be achieved through a peace agreement or by acquiescing to conditions set by an aggressor. “Attempting to maintain peace simply by agreeing to the ‘1992 consensus’ or the ‘one China’ principle is unfeasible,” he stated.Lai expressed these thoughts during the opening ceremony of the Overseas Community Affairs Council Conference in Taipei following the election of former Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT)…

Press enter or click to view image in full sizeMitsubishi Type 73 Kogata. By z tanuki, CC BY 3.0Imagine you’re a Russian soldier somewhere near the front, staring at a Ukrainian column in the distance. You push aside the intrusive thoughts that you’ve made a terrible mistake by enlisting. The money sounded good at first, but now you’re not so sure.Suddenly, an odd sight pulls you out of your momentary depression. You expect to see German Leopards, maybe American Bradleys in this sector. Instead… a convoy of Japanese trucks quietly rolls past like sushi delivery on the steppe. You recognize…

Chinese outlet Sohu notes that after mocking Russia’s weapons early in the Ukraine conflict, Western countries now copy Russian technologies like the Lancet drone. Columnists from the Chinese outlet Sohu recalled that at the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, Western media often mocked Russia, calling it technologically backward-particularly in the field of weapons development. At the time, commentators claimed that the West could easily overpower Moscow simply by taking outdated weapons out of storage. However, the authors noted that several years of real combat have completely changed this perception. Many Russian weapons systems have demonstrated high effectiveness and resilience on the battlefield, forcing Western countries to reconsider their assumptions-and even start…

By Chris Sloan October 21, 2025, © Leeham News: GE Aerospace reported third-quarter results today, marking another period of broad-based momentum as the company raised its full-year outlook on stronger services and record engine deliveries. “GE Aerospace delivered an exceptional quarter with revenue up 26%,” said Chairman and CEO Larry Culp Jr. “Given the strength of our year-to-date results and our expectations for the fourth quarter, we’re raising our full-year guidance across the board.” Improved material flow from key suppliers—up more than 35% year-over-year—helped drive the surge. Services revenue rose 28%, while engine deliveries climbed 33%, including record LEAP production…

Arthur alerts civilians and troops of incoming fire. Credit: Saab AB. NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has contracted Saab to extend the lifespan of the Artillery Hunting Radar (Arthur) systems used by the Spanish Army. The order is valued at approximately Skr540m ($57m). It marks the first time that one of Saab’s radar systems has been procured through NATO’s purchasing body. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more According to Saab, the order aims to sustain Spain’s artillery locating capabilities through modern technological…