![]() ![]() We ran all of our tests on a bench with a Ryzen 9 5950X and 32GB of RAM to focus on GPU performance. We tested Battlefield 2042 with three graphics cards targeting the three most common resolutions: The RTX 3070 for 4K, the RTX 2060 Super for 1440p, and the RX 5p. Battlefield 2042 performance, tested Image used with permission by copyright holder At launch, you don’t need to worry about freeing up 100GB of hard drive space, though you may need to in the future. The developer is likely recommending more for future updates. The requirements call for 100GB of storage, but our installation only took up 47GB. The RX 580, which is more powerful than what the developer recommends, couldn’t crack 60 fps with the sliders turned up at 1080p. The minimum specs, on the other hand, will likely only accommodate 1080p with Low settings. From our testing, the recommended specs can hit 60 fps with High to Ultra settings at 1440p. If you have more cores, your processor can split that workload up.įor graphics, there’s a massive gap between the minimum and recommended requirements. Battlefield 2042 features a suite of simulations, including wind and destruction physics. Unless you’re willing to make some serious visual compromises, you’ll need a powerful rig to run Battlefield 2042.īetween the minimum and recommended system requirements, you’ll need either a six- or eight-core AMD CPU, or a quad-core Intel CPU. The minimum specs aren’t up to snuff based on our testing, either. For years, the Battlefield franchise has cemented itself as a pillar of PC graphical power, and this release is no different. Battlefield 2042 minimum and recommended system requirements Image used with permission by copyright holderīattlefield 2042 is a demanding game, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. It’s an option, and it looks great, but you’ll need to combine the setting with Nvidia Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). ![]() It halved our average frame rate, tanking the RTX 3070 from a playable 63 frames per second (fps) at 4K to only 31 fps. This is the only form of ray tracing in Battlefield 2042, and it’s demanding. Lastly, we have ray traced ambient occlusion. We didn’t measure a difference with it set to Ultra, though you may want to turn it down if have a quad-core CPU. This setting determines the distance that the game renders detail - character animations, effects, etc. It’s not with the other graphical options for some reason. That’s within the margin of error, but we recommend leaving the setting off unless you’re particularly sensitive to latency.īuried deep at the bottom of the settings list, you’ll find an option for high-fidelity objects. We kept Nvidia Reflex turned off because it dropped two frames over our baseline average frame rate. Outside of the normal list of settings, there are a few other options you’ll want to tweak. That said, HBAO is normally more demanding, so we recommend sticking with SSAO if you’re having performance issues. We didn’t see a difference between SSAO, HBAO, and HBAO Full. The only time we saw a big increase in performance is when we turned ambient occlusion off, though we compromised with SSAO to maintain as much visual quality as possible. Otherwise, we only saw marginal gains with most of the graphical options. Although not a massive increase, 11% between the two settings is nothing to sneeze at. Lighting brought an 8% increase in our average frame rate, while undergrowth improved it by an additional 3%. The two settings that impacted performance most were lighting quality and undergrowth quality, both of which we turned down to Low. Here are the best settings for Battlefield 2042: We isolated each of the settings at 4K to see how they impact performance. These are the Diablo 4 settings to tweak for the best performance ![]() Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3: best settings, benchmarks, and moreĬounter-Strike 2 performance guide: best settings, fps boost and more
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![]() You know, after talking about layers so much, I re-read your original message. If you do want a solid background, you'll need a 3rd layer, for that 3rd color. Then select the color you want on top, and do Shift + PgUp to move it to the new layer. Next, create the new layer, if you haven't already. Depending on whether you want a solid background, use 3 scans and uncheck Remove Background below or transparent, use 2 scans and check Remove Background. Probably you'll want to use the Multiple Scan option, Colors. But you should end up with 2 or 3 objects/colors, again depending on settings. You might need to tweak the colors, because sometimes they don't come out quite right. But if you used the proper options in Trace Bitmap, you shouldn't need to color anything. I'm not sure what you mean about the dashed lines. Since I've been away for a few days, it's probably too late for undo! So you'll probably just want to trace the PNG again. (it's possible, but much easier to start over) If you still want to try with auto-trace, just undo the break apart and ungroup instead. If you actually did use Break Apart (instead of just not knowing the right names yet) you won't be able to use the result very easily. There are 3 ways to do that - a button in the command bar, or Object menu > Ungroup, or a key shortcut (Help menu > Key and Mouse Ref.) ![]() (And that's the opposite of what you need to do, to have the colors separate.) The trace result will be "Grouped" and you need to Ungroup. When you said you tried to break apart the trace result.well, "Break Apart" (in the Path menu) is the Inkscape terminology for changing a compound path (2 or more sub-paths) into 2 or more unique paths. I still think it will be much better to use your original drawing than an auto-trace result (Trace Bitmap). Maybe you didn't notice the Layers dialog, which will be docked on the right side of the page by default.* Here's a screenshot, and plus sign is in the red circle: Here's how to convert, if you need to.įirst, do Layers menu > Layers (to open the dialog) That blue plus sign is new in version 0.91. But I think with some machines, text can be cut out, even if it's not converted to path. The text won't be paths unless you convert it to path. I'm not familiar with any cutter machines, but it's my understanding they need paths to cut on. That will move the selection up to the next layer. Select all the red objects (or all the black, whichever one you want to be on top), then do Shift + PgUp. ![]() Click the blue plus sign, and follow prompts, to add a new layer Layers menu > Layers (opens the Layers dialog) But it's almost always better for an image be created originally as vector - especially for cutting. But once you drag the result away from the original, you can see it better. And it might seem like nothing happens because Inkscape puts the result right on top of the original imported image, so it's hard to notice if anything happened. (If you had imported the PNG, that would be traceable. Yes, if you've created the whole thing in Inkscape, and you didn't import any pre-existing images, everything is already vector! Nevertheless, it is clear that the most universal approach is that based on the general theory of chemical bonds in crystals, in which details of the electron distributions between atoms and of the wave functions appear quite expliCitly. HCl solutions, Table II, agree quite well with those calculated from electromotive. Until recently, the most successful description of the properties of solids (including semi conductors) has been provided by the band theory, which still dominates the physics of solids. Standard absolute entropies, S-298(O), from volume or. The subject of chemical bonds in crystals, including semiconductors, has recently become highly topical and has attracted the interest of a wide circle of physicists, chemists, and engineers. Herein, the normal boiling point, T b, can be calculated and the values are also listed in Table 16. Earlier collections (also published by the Nauka i Tekhnika Press of the Belorussian Academy of Sciences) were entitled "Chemical Bonds in Semiconductors and Solids" (1965) and "Chemical Bonds in Semiconductors and Thermody namics" (1966) and are available in English editions from Consultants Bureau, New York (pub lished in 19, respectively). This is the basic way of evaluating S for constant-temperature processes such as phase changes, or the isothermal expansion of a gas. ![]() The present four volumes, published under the collective title of "Chemical Bonds in Solids," are the translation of the two Russian books "Chemical Bonds in Crystals" and "Chemical Bonds in Semiconductors." These contain the papers presented at the Conference on Chemical Bonds held in Minsk between May 28 and June 3, 1967, together with a few other papers (denoted by an asterisk) which have been specially incorporated. For a process that reversibly exchanges a quantity of heat qrev with the surroundings, the entropy change is defined as. ![]() The exception is that on the onset, twenty-one cards are dealt into seven columns of three with only the top card of each column face-up. Will o' the Wisp is another solitaire card game which was invented by Geoffrey Mott-Smith and is played the same way as Spiderette.Spiderette: Only one pack, a Klondike layout with 7 stacks ranging from 1 to 7 cards in each.Relaxed Spider: Does not require all spaces to be filled before redealing. ![]() Spider 1 Suit: Same as classic Spider solitaire, except this game is played with only 1 suit instead of 4, usually Spades.Spider 2 Suit: Same as classic Spider solitaire, except this game is played with only 2 suits instead of 4, usually Spades and Hearts.Given its popularity, numerous Spider variants exist: Each time the stock is used it deals out one card to each stack. The Tableau consists of 10 stacks, with 6 cards in the first 4 stacks, with the 6th card face up, and 5 cards in the remaining 6 stacks, with the 5th card face up. The 50 remaining cards can be dealt to the tableau ten at a time when none of the piles are empty.Ī typical Spider layout requires the use of two decks. The tableau piles build down by rank, and in-suit sequences can be moved together. Initially, 54 cards are dealt to the tableau in ten piles, face down except for the top cards. ![]() The main purpose of the game is to remove all cards from the table, assembling them in the tableau before removing them. The game originates in 1949, and its name comes from a spider's eight legs, referencing the eight foundation piles that must be filled to win the game. Spider is a type of patience game, and is one of the more popular two-deck solitaire games. Classify each element in Conceptual Problem 1 ( Section 1.Other important groupings of elements in the periodic table are the main group elements, the transition metals, the lanthanides, and the actinides. Metals are lustrous, good conductors of electricity, and readily shaped (they are ductile and malleable), whereas solid nonmetals are generally brittle and poor electrical conductors. They are separated by a diagonal band of semimetals. Metals are located on the left of the periodic table, and nonmetals are located on the upper right. Semimetals exhibit properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals. The meaning of ALKALINE EARTH METAL is any of the divalent strongly basic metals of group II of the periodic table comprising beryllium, magnesium, calcium. The elements can be broadly divided into metals, nonmetals, and semimetals. Some of the groups have widely used common names, including the alkali metals (group 1) and the alkaline earth metals (group 2) on the far left, and the halogens (group 17) and the noble gases (group 18) on the far right. Elements that exhibit similar chemistry appear in vertical columns called groups (numbered 1–18 from left to right) the seven horizontal rows are called periods. The periodic table is an arrangement of the elements in order of increasing atomic number. As expected, semimetals exhibit properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals. Most solid nonmetals are brittle, so they break into small pieces when hit with a hammer or pulled into a wire. Nonmetals can be gases (such as chlorine), liquids (such as bromine), or solids (such as iodine) at room temperature and pressure. Nonmetals, in contrast, are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity and are not lustrous. Of the metals, only mercury is a liquid at room temperature and pressure all the rest are solids. The vast majority of the known elements are metals. Metals-such as copper or gold-are good conductors of electricity and heat they can be pulled into wires because they are ductile they can be hammered or pressed into thin sheets or foils because they are malleable and most have a shiny appearance, so they are lustrous. For example, calcium ions are a major component of your bones, magnesium is used in a variety of. The distinction between metals and nonmetals is one of the most fundamental in chemistry. The alkaline earth elements are found in many common materials. As you might expect, elements colored in gold that lie along the diagonal line exhibit properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals they are called semimetals. The heavy orange zigzag line running diagonally from the upper left to the lower right through groups 13–16 in divides the elements into metals (in blue, below and to the left of the line) and nonmetals (in bronze, above and to the right of the line). The semimetals lie along a diagonal line separating the metals and nonmetals. Other elements found in this group include magnesium ( atomic number-12), calcium (atomic number-20. The metals are on the bottom left in the periodic table, and the nonmetals are at the top right. Barium is the fifth element in group 2- the alkaline-earth metals group- of the periodic table. The halides are ionic crystals, except for beryllium chloride, which is a covalent compound.\) The Periodic Table Showing the Elements in Order of Increasing Z The inner transition elements such as U, Th and Pa. The two series of inner transition elements that are 4f and 5f series are known as lanthanoids and actinoids respectively. The elements of f-block are also called inner transition elements. ![]()
![]() It stuck and reports “Failed to format the device”. The USB flash drive is about to fail, so it cannot contain a partition any more. It is a Windows-based utility, so would not work in other operating systems. The HP USB format tool is not compatible with your computer. In general, there are several reasons can explain the failure. Some users report that HP USB format tool failed format device or HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool not working during flash drive formatting. Then, what are the errors? HP USB Format Tool Failed Format Device Nevertheless, it would disappoint you by reporting error messages in some situations. HP USB Disk Format Storage tool for Windows 7/8/10/11 could be one of easiest formatting tools. To make HP format tool portable, just copy the application to a USB flash drive, insert the flash drive to a PC and then run the application there to format removable drives. Please note that the USB drive will be formatted first as well. To make HP USB format tool bootable, check the box "Create a DOS startup disk using system files located at:" and then browse the system files. ![]() It will give an introduction of the formatting operation on completion. Then, click Start, confirm formatting and wait the process completes. It gives only FAT32 and NTFS in this Windows 7 computer.ĥ. Otherwise, you’ll lose data on the wrongly selected one.Ĥ. If you have more than one removable drives, choose the right one. By default, it will detect and list all removable devices directly. Right click the application icon and select Run as administrator. Or, insert the USB that contains the format tool to the PC.Ģ. Download HP USB Disk Storage Format utility from website to your computer. Connect the flash drive you want to format to a Windows PC and make sure it can be detected. Well, how should you use this simple USB format tool properly? How to Use HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool?ġ. The administrator rights are required to run this tool”.The interface of this tool is similar to Windows-integrated format utility, which makes it easier to use for Windows users. Otherwise, you’ll get “Permission denied. When you start the format tool, usually, you need to run it as administrator, in spite of double-clicking works in some cases. It can be run out-of-the-box because all you need to do is to download it from website and then launch it. The precondition is that you need to prepare a system file in advance. HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool portable also supports to create DOS startup disks to boot a PC. Unlike other USB format tools like Intenso USB format utility, it is portable freeware, so you can carry it on a USB drive and format other flash drives on any Windows PC. It allows users to create a FAT32 volume which is larger than 32 GB. HP USB Disk Storage Format tool (HPUSBDisk.exe) is a Windows-based format utility that is designed to format USB hard drive or SD cards to FAT, FAT32, or NTFS file system. ![]() only, making it an effortless bow for hunting. This extremely lightweight crossbow with the self-cocking mechanism has a draw weight of 50 lbs. It is a fun and easy pistol crossbow for your archery adventures. The Viper SS is one of the most famous crossbows by PSE Archery. It is the most powerful crossbow for small level hunting.ĥ- PSE Archery Viper SS (Hunting Pistol Crossbow) This Crossbow has got the adjustable sight to help you with your shoots to be accurate. It is a small size pistol crossbow with a self-cocking system that aims to have great shots. It is always good to wax the strings and tightens the screws for prolonging its life This durable pistol c omes with a limited time warranty and lifetime technical support. When cocked, the safety i s automatically turned on for better and safe hunting experience. However, a remarkable feature of the King’s Archery crossbow is its safety. The assembling of a pistol crossbow is a tricky job as it generally requires two persons and an instruction manual to assemble. This impressive scope helps in taking precise shots from a distance easily. ![]() The attractive package comes with aluminum and PVC arrow bolts, caps, additional bowstring and extended-range scope. The fast reload time helps in making precise and accurate shots quickly. It has fiberglass bow limbs and a self-cocking system for speedy shooting. It can be conveniently used by young shooters under the supervision of adults. This beautifully designed fiberglass pistol crossbow is the lightest and most durable mini crossbow we have ever encountered. Their new pistol crossbow is one of a kind, with high accuracy and precision. KingsArchery is in the business of making top rated archery equipment for quite some time. It is easy to cock with a forearm grip that is easy to use and accurate with quality bolts and has red dot sight. The Bear X desire pistol crossbow is one of the most comfortable and easy to use weapons for hunters. This solid, durably constructed, easy to assemble crossbow has a limited warranty and excellent customer service. The ambidextrous safety lock is also included in the package, which prevents accidental fire. This extended butt stock provides good leverage and balance to the hunter. The package comes with a rear sight, three bolts, strings and an extended butt stock. When the firing mode is on, you can easily cock it by holding the lever and bend it down until it snaps into place. This top of the line self-cocking pistol crossbow has a forearm grip for ease of use and safety. ![]() The commendable accuracy and precision makes it popular amongst hunters. and can hunt small animals with great speed and power. This light weight Bear X Desire crossbow has a draw weight of 70 lbs. ![]() It is a very comfortable hunting weapon, especially for beginners. Their Bear X Desire is a safe, compact and precise self-cocking Pistol Crossbow. In short it fires bolts with great accuracy and speed, it is an amazing hand held crossbow in a small price range for the hunters.ģ- Bear X Desire (Best Cheap Pistol Crossbow):īear archery is famous for making top end hunting bows since ages. Regular waxing of the strings makes the pistol easier to use and noticeably increases its life. This solid and durable mini crossbow lasts long if taken care of. It does not come pre-assembled, but the instruction manual is very helpful for assembling the pistol. The package comes with a p recise pre-installed red dot scope, three arrows and carrying bag for the crossbow. The self-cocking mechanism saves time and hassle of cocking the pistol again and again. It has a remarkable self-cocking mechanism and a cobra limb system. The lightweight and durable aluminum body of the Prophecy crossbow makes it durable and easy to carry around while hunting. It fires bolts at blazing speeds with a draw weight of 80 pounds.ĭespite its small size, this crossbow gun packs enough power to take on a small range game and is also ideal for target practice. Prophecy Pistol is one of the best crossbow, with a design inspired from Barnett Commando pistol. Check Latest Price on Amazon 2- Prophecy Pistol Crossbow (Cheap Mini Crossbow) ![]() Paved streets, sidewalks and traffic essentials (traffic signs, cars) Inner tiles. The only thing I know is that VX Ace is an upgraded version, so it should have more stuff than VX, but I cannot speak for what specifically is different. They are very useful for pipes and steam. This Set Includes Auto-tiles walls for buildings, homes and skyscrapers. Unfortunatley I dont know about the details of XP and VX Ace since I only own the VX and MV version of RPG-maker, so I cant really help you there. RTP contains 2 smoke events: !Flame (above the cold campfire) and !Other2. Just check out the top threads in this forum for some good RTP edits and original tiles. Do not contact us about commercial licensing. As far as mansion tilesets, PandaMaru has a pretty decent set that could work, other creators have made odds and ends that would fit the 'luxurious mansion' theme. The help file (F1 in the editor) explains all the different sheets that can be contained in a single tileset (there are 9), what size each one has to be, what slot it goes into, and how it's used in the game. There is a LOT of information around on this - I'm guessing you didn't search. License for use in commercial projects made with RPG Maker VX/Ace is not available. Ace is VERY particular about its tilesets. Do not re-distribute original tiles elsewhere. You must credit both authors, as well as any other sources noted at the bottom of the page.įree for use in non-commercial projects made with RPG Maker. ![]() I also have a commissions shop here.-Examples of some stuff I made over the years. I might make a separate thread on those at some point. The resources I made for MV specifically are not there. This work was a collaborative effort between the two of us and it contains mostly custom pieces. Some can of course be used in MV too if scaled. There are very few Steampunk resources out there, so Celianna and Lunarea banded together to bring you the following amazingly large variety of tiles. Credits are optional, but if you want to credit, you can credit my Deviant Art. If you prioritize legacy support and a wide range of available scripts, RPG Maker VX Ace may be the best choice. It is a mix of lace, wood and metal, all packed neatly in a boxful of gears, nuts and bolts. You may use them for commercial purposes as long as you have the RPG Maker VX / Ace license. * This pack is for use in RPG Maker Series or the engine of your choice.Steampunk is a fascinating style that mixes steam-powered technology with an elaborate Victorian lifestyle. * Exterior and interior tiles and sprites Add some cheery daffodils to front yards, and show how lazy certain NPCs are by covering their lawns with dandelions!Īdd some fun new tiny adventures to your game with Big Garden Tiles! The engine is relatively expensive when it is not on sale so I recommend buying the engine on sale if you can. With flowers that tower over your heroes and acorns the size of their heads, it’ll be obvious that they’ve fallen down the rabbit hole into a new and magical world! Giant beds of roses and tulips along with house-sized mushrooms let you create amazing towns for fairies and garden gnomes, and the included interior sets offer up some perfect furniture to decorate their homes and create the forest home of their dreams for these magical creatures.Īnd if your game doesn’t include adventuring through overgrown parks? Then you could still make use of the normal-sized plants to make great gardens. RPG Maker VX Ace: This tutorial is for this specific version of RPG Maker and for this specific niche of games in RPG Maker VX Ace so this tutorial will not be able to teach the use of RPG Maker traditionally. Have you been wanting to include a game section where your heroes shrink, but don’t have giant plants to help sell the illusion? Do you want to make a cute fairy village where they all live in mushroom houses? Then check out Big Garden Tiles! This tile pack contains tilesets to help add even more nature and magic to your maps! Hi, I'm making a new game and am in need of graphics and don't want to use the default RTP so does anyone know of any good large free to use tilesets or. ![]() ![]() The majority of patients who receive ASD evaluations will be young children, so their parents need to be aware of symptoms associated with ASD. Who Should be Evaluated for Autism Spectrum Disorder?īecause every patient with ASD experiences different levels and variations of symptoms, it can be difficult to determine whether or not to seek testing, especially since many people are very young when they experience the most obvious effects. ASD now encompasses a wide range of symptomatology. Recent changes in diagnostic criteria used by psychologists (DSM-5) have eliminated differentiation of ASD from Asperger syndrome, Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Rett’s disorder. That’s why the disorder is considered a spectrum. Every person diagnosed with ASD will have a completely unique experience. ![]() The degree to which people express these behaviors varies, and they can change as the person ages and matures. Problems with concentrating or paying close attention to non-preferred tasks. ![]() Difficulties with motor skills and coordination.Communicating clearly both verbally and nonverballyĪdditionally, people with ASD often experience:.People who are diagnosed with ASD often struggle with the following: A range of individuals with varying levels of symptoms and needs can receive an ASD diagnosis. Professionals are becoming increasingly able to diagnose at younger ages, which is positive since therapies at an early age are shown to be most effective. ASD affects early brain development, and most patients begin to show signs of ASD before the age of three. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 42, 2354–2363.Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the name given to describe a complex disorder of differences in neurodevelopment. Self-reported autism symptoms in adults with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 31, 5–17.īishop SL, Seltzer MM (2012). The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ): evidence from Asperger syndrome/high-functioning autism, males and females, scientists and mathematicians. British Journal of Psychiatry 194, 500–509.īaron-Cohen S, Wheelwright S, Skinner R, Martin J, Clubley E (2001). Prevalence of autism-spectrum conditions: UK school-based population study. Lancet 368, 210–215.īaron-Cohen S, Scott FJ, Allison C, Williams J, Bolton P, Matthews FE, Brayne C (2009). Prevalence of disorders of the autism spectrum in a population cohort of children in South Thames: the Special Needs and Autism Project (SNAP). Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 51, 202–212e7.īaird G, Simonoff E, Pickles A, Chandler S, Loucas T, Meldrum D, Charman T (2006). Toward brief “red flags” for autism screening: the Short Autism Spectrum Quotient and the Short Quantitative Checklist in 1,000 cases and 3,000 controls. UK NICE guidelines, may need to be reconsidered.Īutism autism spectrum disorders neurodevelopmental disorders screening self-report.Īllison C, Auyeung B, Baron-Cohen S (2012). Recommendations supporting the AQ's role in the assessment of adult ASD, e.g. The AQ's utility for screening referrals was limited in this sample. Co-morbidity data revealed that generalized anxiety disorder may 'mimic' ASD and inflate AQ scores, leading to false positives. Thus, 64% of those who scored below the AQ cut-off were 'false negatives' who did in fact have ASD. While AQ scores provided high sensitivity of 0.77 and positive predictive value of 0.76 (95% CI 0.70-0.80), the specificity of 0.29 (95% CI 0.20-0.38) and negative predictive value of 0.36 (95% CI 0.22-0.40) were low. Self-report AQ scores did not significantly predict receipt of a diagnosis. Of the participants, 73% received a clinical diagnosis of ASD. We tested AQ scores as predictors of ASD diagnosis made by expert clinicians according to International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 criteria, informed by the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Generic (ADOS-G) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) assessments. We studied 476 adults, seen consecutively at a national ASD diagnostic referral service for suspected ASD. However, the ability of the AQ to predict who will go on to receive a diagnosis of ASD in adults is unclear. It has been proposed that unnecessary referrals to these services could be reduced by prioritizing individuals who score highly on the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ), a self-report questionnaire measure of autistic traits. Specialist assessment clinics enable the detection of these cases, but such services are often overstretched. Many adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remain undiagnosed. ![]() Arad, Kevin Feige’s predecessor as the head of Marvel Studios, knew a content gold mine when he saw one. “It’s the mother load ,” producer Avi Arad emailed studio head Amy Pascal. In 2014, leaked emails seemed to suggest that Sony Pictures had secured the animated-movie rights to Super Mario Bros., following a multiyear pursuit. But the brand retained its cachet and cultivated cross-generational appeal as Mario made the transition to three dimensions and starred in a series of 3D classics such as Super Mario 64 (1996), Super Mario Galaxy (2007) and Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010), and Super Mario Odyssey (2017). ![]() That non-Nintendo-produced 1993 film, Super Mario Bros., was such a stinker that it soured the company on OK’ing a second major motion picture for decades. Mario and Luigi headlined some of the earliest animated series adapted from video games, as well as the inaugural live-action video game movie. The Mushroom Kingdom’s potential as a multiplex power has been apparent since the 1980s, when Mario became the biggest name in games. Movie may have validated Nintendo’s (and producer Illumination’s) ambitions to build a big-screen empire out of the video game giant’s marquee characters, but it definitely didn’t establish them. Especially when that movie mines famous source material and includes a post-credits scene that points toward a sequel. When one movie mints money, its makers rarely decide to stop there. However, it’s also going gangbusters at the box office, projected to approach or surpass the strongest opening of the year. It’s just a single, stand-alone story about a plumber and a princess. Movie isn’t part of a film franchise yet. If so, the pinnacle could have come this week, when we witnessed the likely launch of a Nintendo Cinematic Universe-that’s the NCU to you-with Wednesday’s premiere of The Super Mario Bros. Maybe we’ll know we’ve hit Peak IP when even the most reluctant rights holders start giving green lights to prequels and sequels or ardently embracing trans-media storytelling. Maybe, though, the proliferation of franchises shouldn’t be judged by the thirstiest participants doubling or quadrupling down on their most recognizable brands. readapting Harry Potter (this time for TV) and exploring a Targaryen Game of Thrones prequel to its Targaryen Game of Thrones prequel? When we learned that Taylor Sheridan, Paramount’s one-man streaming service, was moving forward with a fourth (or is it fifth?) Yellowstone spin-off?Īny of those news items from the past two months might serve as a sign of the IP apocalypse. Was it when Showtime started developing four new projects based on Billions, including two titled Millions and Trillions? When, within the span of a few hours, separate stories were published about Warner Bros. How will we know when Hollywood’s appetite for proven intellectual property has peaked? Perhaps it’s happened already. |
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