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Nintendo Switch 2 had one of its battle horses in retrocompatibility. Has resolved it in the Nintendo style

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We had to wait, but after the official announcement of Nintendo Switch 2 Almost three months ago, Nintendo has finally celebrated the long -awaited Direct in which he has spoken long and lying about the successor of one of the most successful consoles in history. We already know the price, date and launch catalogbut there is a detail that makes a crucial difference with respect to its predecessor: Nintendo Switch 2 is retrocompatible. And although that was confirmed on January 16, its relevance goes far beyond what it seems. Supposes the return of a historical characteristic in Nintendo that disappeared, precisely when Switch It was launched in 2017. Now: It’s not like many expected. Or, well, seeing the direction of the industry, it may be exactly as we imagined … Fragmented history Let’s rewind a little historical review. Nintendo is a company that laid the foundations for the video game as we know it now, not only in desktop, but in laptop. Nintendo Switch was the union of the two ways of playingbut until his arrival, we had desktop consoles, on the one hand, and laptops on the other. Nes, SNES and Nintendo 64 were independent products. Each console had its own guts and none worried about looking at the past. There were unofficial accessories to play NES in SNES and the same in Nintendo 64, but when the Japanese launched a desktop console, they only looked at the future. It is logical: make a console retrocompatible implies that the new machine must carry the original circuitry of the previous machine. The first PS3 model carried a PS2 inside, something they eliminated with later versions to save costs. It could also be emulation by software as Xbox 360 did with the original Xbox, but it was not the same. That retrocompatibility was no stranger to the Nintendo laptops line. Game Boy Color was compatible with Game Boy games, Game Boy Advance admitted Game Boy Color and Nintendo DS games even had Port for Game Boy Advance games. In desktop, however, the villantazo arrived with Wii. After the commercial failures of Nintendo 64 and Gamecube, the ‘Great N’ opted for a Wii that DVD read, but also the disc format of its previous console. Wii was a Gamecube who could not only read his games, but to which we could connect his peripherals as controls and memory cards. It was a total retrocompatibility. And Wiiu, despite its failure, could also execute Wii games native. Nintendo Switch and his poor “virtual console” Ok, Wii and Wiiu read albums, but … What happened in laptops? Well, Nintendo 3DS lost retrocompatibility with Game Boy Advance cartridges, but admitted the huge DS catalog, thus being a very, very complete console. But 2017 arrived, Nintendo Switch was launched and retrocompatibility was lost. It was logical for two reasons. The first: I had no record slot, since its format are memory cards -I still call them cartridges, and I don’t get off this ship. The second: although it had a USB accessory to read albums, Switch’s architecture was ARM while the previous ones were PowerPC. Switch virtual console is a nintendo online section Come on, you could not play the previous games in a switch that totally broke with the past. But … And for software? In recent years we have seen how this software emulation has advanced a lot (especially thanks to Microsoft’s efforts), but Nintendo already had its Virtual console both in Wii and Wiiu, allowing generations such as NES, SNES and N64. He was one of his bastions, in fact, and did not need to have the circuitry of the previous machines to work. And there were even mega drive or PC Engine titles. It was a jewel for the nostalgic and you could buy for little money the title you would like. Switch 2 cartridges have the same format, but different color Switch, with his Nvidia Tegra chip, could do that perfectly. And yes, he did, through the ‘virtual console’ of the Nintendo Online subscription. It was not the same concept that we saw in Wii and the catalog, although it has been expanding, it is smaller (apart from the fact that the games do not belong to you, since you do not buy them individually, but that they are within the subscription), but at least it was shown that Switch could treasure part of that legacy of the company. The controversial retrocompatibility of Nintendo Switch 2 And here we are, eight years later, and getting closer to the launch of A Switch 2 that will not paste that door to the past. It is compatible with Nintendo Online, but the most important thing is that the machine repeats the play we saw in Game Boy and Nintendo DS: you can put the cartridge of a switch game and enjoy perfectly on Switch 2. There were only two details that we should know: what would be the improvements and if it would be free to put the game that you already had to enjoy. And yes, but no. In the Direct, Nintendo has mentioned that we can put our cartridge of a switch game and enjoy the new console, but the title will not have first changes. Now, some like ‘Kirby and the Forgotten Earth’, ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ and ‘Tears of the Kingdom’, among others, will have a new version: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition calls. They will be launched in physical format as if it were a new version, but you can also enter the cartridge we have and buy a package that will unlock extra content or improvements for that game. Come on: a payment update to enjoy those improvements/new content. In the ‘Zelda’, they have confirmed that we will have a more stable second rate, as well as a higher resolution and HDR compatibility. In the title of ‘Kirby’, apart from better graphics, we will have a new exclusive story. Finally, GameCube retrocompatbility will arrive. … Read more

The mountains of Aragon are plagued by Christian crosses. Now there is a battle to tear them down or maintain them

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Aragon lives his peculiar “Cruces War”. One that has begun in the mountains of the region, has jumped to the administrations and threatens Finish in the Courts. And all following a crucifix of several meters installed in the Sierra de Albarracín, a construction that has divided part of the Aragonese political class and society: for some it is a symbol that It must be preserved for its heritage, historical and symbolic value; For others, an element that must be withdrawn by representing a danger or directly crash with the aconfesionality of the State. The debate is served. The beginning of everything, a ray. If Aragon has faced his particular “battle of the crosses” for a few weeks, it is for lightning. A few months ago, In September of 2024, the Sierra de Albarracín suffered a storm that affected THE CROSS OF BEZASa monument of several meters high and several steps located on top of a rock. The cross did not fall, but it was affected by a ray that, Precise Diario de TeruelHe broke part of the concrete and gave a scare to a guard. What happened? The episode was a problem for several reasons. The ray was supposedly splintered part of the stone that covers the metal structure of the cross and the fragments fell near a guard. Enough for the Provincial Environment Service will send a letter to the town hall in which he proposed to withdraw the monument. Among other reasons alleged that it acts as a lightning rod during storms, a risk that could now increase that its metal is air. “An environmental risk”. The regional report in which it was argued that the cross represents “An environmental risk” convinced the Consistory, that He gave green light to demolition. Beyond the danger it can represent, the cross is popular in the area (it names the Peñasco on which it rose), but it is not especially old nor is there a clear unanimity about its historical value. The monument was installed in July 1939in memory of battalion 135 Bailén, but Alfonso Casas, expert in the Spanish Civil War, I explained recently In an interview with Diario de Teruel that in his opinion “it is not properly a vestige of the war.” Moreover, in his opinion he also does not have a special artistic value. And the debate arrived. Not everyone thinks the same. The decision to tear down the cross He didn’t like it For example to Christian lawyers, who a few days ago filed an appeal before the contentious-administrative court of Teruel. Its argument is simple: the cross has been in the same state for several decades (they presented a video in which they ensure that it can be seen how in the 80s the structure already had the pampering damages that now blame the lightning), so there is no reasons to remove it from the rock. “This monument, erected in 1939, reaches three meters with the base and is an important symbol of Christianity in the valley,” Highlight entitywho complains that “everything that recalls that Spain is and must remain Catholic” produces “a strange hives” in institutions. To reinforce his claim he has also initiated a collection of signatures that backed by more than 13,300 people. Beyond the Cruz de Bezas. So far the case is interesting but basically affects the municipality of Bezas and its neighbors. If you have caught the attention of state media It is because the debate has climbed and that September ray has put in the point of view other religious monuments distributed throughout the Aragonese mountains. One of the key actors of that debate has been Vox, which He has taken advantage to go beyond the decision of demolition of Bezas. His spokesman in the courts of Aragon, Alejandro Nolasco, has advanced Two party decisions. First, claim in the courts to keep the Cross of Bezas. Second, promote an initiative for “all historical and artistic goods that the Taliban of the PP and PSOE want to destroy” are declared BIC. “We are going to live times in which the crosses are going to tear down putting environmental, landscape excuses. Of course, free way for mills and plates.” “Contributes to degradation”. Vox has already proposed to achieve BIC’s tag (and armor) sights Located in the Old Pueblo de Belchite, Los Pinares de Venice, Monzón, Barbastro or Teruel, where he also wants protection to The cross located in the Plaza del Seminario. However, another group that advocates something very different: the Movement towards a secular state (Mhuel). In fact the entity has launched A campaign to demand the withdrawal of religious symbols distributed by the Summits of Aragon. “Aragonese mountains are fragile spaces that already suffer strong pressure from human activity,” The association arguesthat insists in that the presence of metal crossings affects the ecosystem and are a danger for hikers, especially during storms. “The installation of artificial elements contributes to the degradation of these spaces, many cataloged.” The great background debate. It is not the only argument that Mhuel wields, which also points to the great background debate: religious symbols in the middle of the mountain. “The presence of Christian symbols in public natural spaces contravenes the principle of aconfesionality of the State collected in our Constitution,” ditch: “The mountains are heritage of all citizens, regardless of their beliefs, and must remain free of religious symbols that represent only one part.” Hence the entity advocates extending Bezas’s criteria. But … how many are there? Good question, difficult answer. Bezas is not the only cross that crown rocks or peaks. In La Peña Oroel There is another very popular, just like that of The top of Anetowho jumped to the media in 2013 after the Benasque City Council decided to withdraw it to repair it. In 2024 Today Aragon needed That in the mountains there are different types of crosses with a religious or civil value, from indicators of sanctuaries or hermitages to guides for pilgrims, tributes to deceased or … Read more

Madrid libra a new existential battle in its tourist process: the invasion of the tuk tuk

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Until not so long ago tuk tuk They were associated mainly with Thailand or India, populations of Asia where they circulated through crowded streets, often with foreigners on board. Not anymore. As Spain Win weight in the International Capital Tourist Circuit as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville either Alicante They have begun to see how These vehicles Light and three -wheeled, they reached their neighborhoods, becoming passing through A headache For the authorities. In Madrid They know well. So much that the City Council has launched to the complicated task of regular Your activity. Fever Tuktukera. In the most busy destinations the Tourist It is felt in different ways and on different fronts: in the real estate marketin The commercial fabric And in the streets. In February we told you how in the center of Madrid there are already bass that They have passed to host banks to become private and payment WC. The tuk tuk They are another test. A few years ago they associated with cities like Bangkok. Now they are common in Spanish destinations (Valencia, Alicante either A Coruñato mention three) where they offer tours for tourists who want to save walks. Click on the image to go to Tweet. THE CASE OF MADRID. Another clear example is Madrid. At least in the summer of 2023 the sector calculated that they operated there about 50 tuk tuk managed by a dozen companies and freelancers. It is not bad if you consider that fever Tuktukera It started in Spain makes less than a decadetowards 2016. That is a quick search for that year and a half In networks either Google It shows that in Madrid there are still people who offer tours aboard these light vehicles. In fact their number is high enough (or visible) so that they can be found in X complaints from neighbors who denounce their presence in THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE REAL PALACE either San Migueltwo Hot Spots of Madrid tourism. They also have been under time The media focus and of the municipal authorities, which They have put themselves To analyze your situation. But … why? Because although its number can be much lower than that of taxis (Madrid has 15,700 licenses) either VTC vehiclesthe tuk tuk They present certain peculiarities that have generated debate. Both in Madrid and other cities, including Seville, Barcelona either Alicante. The controversy usually revolves around several points: its presence in the streets (with the consequent Effect on traffic), its regulatory framework and the competition they pose for traditional mobility alternatives, such as taxis. The Tourism Area of ​​the City of Madrid I explained recently to The Spanish that belong to the category l of motor vehicles with less than four wheels and, therefore, have a circulation permission. Its normative lace seems, however, less clear. The city mayor itself, José Luis Martínez Almeida, I recognized A few months ago being “worried” about “the phenomenon of tuk tuk“ Click on the image to go to Tweet. Ordering the sector. In addition to recognizing your concern, in September Almeida revealed that had ordered the Councilor for Tourism to specify “the regulatory framework” that protects the tuk tuk. The objective: “to be able to make decisions about it.” The opposition itself He has shown In fact, their “doubts about the legal margins” in which these vehicles provide their tourist services, in addition to the competition they exert on licensed taxis. At the beginning of the year the City Council assured that he is studying “everything” related to the service, but warned that it is not the only administration that must act. “All this is being studied, but first it is necessary tuk tuk“, They remembered from the municipal area of ​​Finance. “They hinder traffic”. The debate around the regulatory framework has not prevented the tuk tuk Be well visible, especially in the points with the greatest flow of tourists in the city. “Apart from the Royal Palace, Bailén and Major the San Miguel market is horrible,” They recognized Recently from the sector. “Legally in these areas you can stop for a moment if it is to collect or leave the client; but many companies and self -employment stop, park, and offer their services to capture tourists, hindering traffic.” {“Videoid”: “X80ZM7F”, “Autoplay”: False, “Title”: “How your town or city has changed in 40 years: This is the new function of Google Earth”, “Tag”: “”, “Duration”: “135”} In Atocha as in Bangladesh. The taxi drivers are also very critical and in 2023 they warned of the competition they suffered. “We begin to see that they take tourists in the hotels with suitcases and take them to the stations. We have detected them around Atocha, as if this were Bangladesh,” regretted At that time the professional federation of the Taxi of Madrid. Among the professionals who are in charge of driving these vehicles, they would “love to” have stops for tuk tuk regulated. Images | César (Flickr) In Xataka | Spanish tourism faces the real risk of dying of success. There are already guides that advise three of its great destinations (Function () {Window._js_modules = Window._js_modules || {}; var headelement = document.getelegsbytagname (‘head’) (0); if (_js_modules.instagram) {var instagramscript = Document.Createlement (‘script’); }}) (); – The news Madrid libra a new existential battle in its tourist process: the invasion of the tuk tuk It was originally posted in Xataka by Carlos Prego .

As in any battle, you have to be prepared with a strategy

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Ask for a salary increase is one of the most tense moments for employees, especially in Latin culture, where salary negotiation It is almost a taboo. However, it is a moment that, sooner or earlierall professionals face throughout their career regardless of WHAT IS YOUR POSITION. Coaling the moment correctly, and the attitude with which that request is addressed, is a important part for your success. To ask for an increase, look at the calendar According to Nicola Weatherhead, vice president of people’s operations and talent acquisition at The Stepstone Group, in An interview For the British Dailymaila petition for salary improvement can never be the result of improvisation. The first step is to choose the right time for both the person in charge of human resources, and for the company. For example, if you have evidence that the company A bad financial moment passesit is less likely to have Ability to increase your salary. Instead, a good moment can be just after making a positive economic balance public. On the other hand, regardless of the financial health of the company, it is also important to choose well the date on which the increase is proposed. For example, many companies prepare their annual budgets at the end of the year, and close at the beginning of the year. Therefore, the first months of the year may not be the best to request a salary increase because the budget items are already assigned. On the other hand, the perfect moment to request it will be just before the company begins to prepare those budgets for next year. In this way, your request may be taken into account and included in the accounts of the following year. Appointment to talk about your salary From the indeed labor platform, They point How important as choosing the right time for the company, is to choose it to speak with the head of human resources that manages it. Have one Conversation about your salary next to the coffee machine It is not the best of ideas, so the ideal is to set an appointment enough to ensure that whoever should collect your request is paying all their attention to a quiet and private environment. During that meeting, he speaks safely and assertively, but avoids aggressive or too shy. A balanced tone It generates empathy and facilitates establishing open and respectful negotiation. Companies may have quarterly or annual evaluation programs, and that can also be a good time to address the salary increase, since your performance data will be on the table to endorse it. That takes us to the next point. Do not compare yourself, let your work speak “Prepare a detailed summary of what you have achieved during the last year and what you plan to contribute to the future,” said Weatherhead. Take this List with your achievements It allows you to show, objectively and based on results, the worth of your work and the added value you contribute to the company. It mentions concrete figures, such as increases in sales or improvements in operational efficiency, if you have led new projects or everything that is relevant in your position or that has contributed to the team. The personal economic situation should never be the reason that justifies the request for salary increase. One of the most frequent errors is compare with other colleagueseven with those with similar tasks. Each employee fulfills their function and their metrics can be oriented to different objectives, although similar functions are apparently done. “In addition, refrain from making demands or ultimatums, since this can tighten your relationship with your employer,” says the expert. The last thing you want is to be a focus of problems for those who must manage their salary increase. On the other hand, involve a supervisor to validate your work, it is a good strategy since it is someone whose objective is precisely to report your performance. This confirmation of your results will have more weight than your statements when considering a salary increase. “They will need evidence and, if you have a high -ranking manager in the company to help you defend your position, the bosses will be convinced much more easily among them,” says Weatherhead. Investigate and ask accordingly Another important aspect is not to leave in the air the percentage of salary increase that you have in mind. Therefore, it is convenient to make a previous investigation of the average salary of your position in the sector, in your region and in the type of companysince wages vary depending on these factors. Knowing that data will allow you to present A reasonable proposal. Use tools such as salary comparators, Consult colleagues or review job offers similar to your profile and knowledge to obtain An adequate salary range. Avoid asking for an exact amountit is more appropriate to talk about salary ranges or increase percentages. That gives margin to negotiate and shows flexibility on your part. For example, you can say: “I have investigated and I think that an increase within the range of X A and would be fair considering my responsibilities and performance within the team.” A negative is not a defeat One of the communication strategies in this type of negotiation is not to propose the increase as a question of whether or not. If you do, the easiest thing for the company is to stand in the No. Instead, you can raise it as a goal to achieveIn that way, even if at that time you receive a negative, a schedule is drawn for a new request in the future. In an assertive and calm way, he asks the person in charge of what objectives and improvements he considers to achieve to obtain that increase in the future. That not only denotes a positive attitude of growth, but also highlights the commitment to the company. In fact, even in case of obtaining a salary increase, it may be below your initial expectations. Knowing that roadmap can serve … Read more

Pitched battle in Brazil – El Diario NY

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The Curitiba classic between Coritiba and Athletico Paranaense, which has many episodes of violence over the yearsadded this Saturday a new chapter that exposes one of the most unfortunate sides of football and, especially, of this sport in South America. They faced each other for the fifth round of the Paranaense Championship, a competition that pits clubs from the state of Paraná against each other and has these two teams, precisely, as the top champions. However, the most controversial thing happened when the match ended where there was a complaint of racism and a pitched battle with pineapples, flying kicks, players and collaborators on the floor, and the intervention of the military police. The classic from the Curitiba area animated one of the state championships, the Paranaense Championship. Both teams had the opportunity to approach the top of the tournament. But, there were no goals, but the action was after the match where many players participated in the brawl. Before, in the middle of the match, an Athletico Paranaense player, central defender Léo, denounced racist chants by Coritiba fans. He let the referee know and even reported it to rival players to try to calm the atmosphere, but there was no case. look here the Video. The defender Léo was a victim of racism in Athletiba. Absurd, disgusting. That you are responsible, be identified and harshly punished. Inadmissible.pic.twitter.com/sOGHRtELDZ — Jonathas Gabetel (@jgabetel) January 25, 2025 Classic between Coritiba and Athletico Paranaense It all started when the Paranaense goalkeeper, Mycael, argued with one of the players on the Coritiba substitute bench. And then everything went haywire because both ended up on the ground, as did others involved. But the situation got worse. The players punched each other. Although, several different areas of confrontation were set up. After what happened with Mycael, another Paranaense player, Felipinho, tried to confront several rivals from Coritiba. Then, the one involved was the left back Fernando, wanting to face some footballers like Josué and Jamerson. After this fight in the middle of the field, the incidents moved to the area of ​​the exit door from the field to the locker room where the Colombian Sebastián Gómez wanted to confront some Paranaense players, although everything ended without further ado. In any case, in all conflict centers, the military police intervened. Due to these incidents, it is likely that some players will receive significant sanctions that will prevent them, at a minimum, from stopping participating in the Paranaense Championship. look here the Video. Continue reading: Kylian Mbappé accelerates and achieves first triplet with Real MadridFC Barcelona coach expects a tough duel against Valencia: “We need fresh legs”Cristiano Ronaldo fans in Mexico call for a massive “Siuuu”

Pitched battle between the Lazio and Real Sociedad ultras in the streets of Rome with several injured by stabbing

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Hundreds of ‘ultra’ followers of Real Sociedad and Lazio, two teams that will be measured in the Europa Leaguetook part in a massive fight in the streets of Rome, with flares, sticks, sharp objects and chairs as attack objects. Those known as ‘Ultras Lazio’, belonging to the so-called ‘Curva Nord’, and the ‘RS Firm’, from Real Sociedad, met in the streets of the Italian capital and staged a massive fight that lasted several minutes. In the images, which immediately went viral on social networks, you can see how chairs flew among the crowd and flares were thrown from one side to the other constantly until, after several minutes of fighting, the ‘RS Firm’ They leave the place pursued by the ‘Ultras Lazio’, who even attacked some straggling Basque fans. Some information even suggests that there have been several stabbings on the Real Sociedad side in this dispute between radical followers. The match between Lazio and Real Sociedad takes place this Thursday at 9:00 p.m. and corresponds to matchday 7 of the group stage of the Europa League. The San Sebastian team, twelfth in the standings, seeks victory to get among the eight best teams in the competition. The Italians, for their part, are the leaders of this new qualification format and have almost assured their direct passage to the round of 16. In September, ‘ultra’ fans of the Rome, the other team in the city, assaulted several fans of the Athletic Club who also traveled for a Europa League match.

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