Shocking model shows what hardcore gamers could look like in 20 years

Apr 14 2023

Researchers have created a predictive model exhibiting what hardcore gamers could look like in 20 years’ time and the results will shock you.

The ‘Future Gamer’ model, named ‘Michael’, was created by gambling platform OnlineCasino.ca as part of an in-depth study which sheds light on how gamers’ bodies could look like if they do not practice positive lifestyle habits.

Sleep deprivation, dehydration, lack of vitamin D and digital eye strain could lead to the physical issues portrayed in the study, some of which include an indented skull, bald patches, obesity, pale skin, finger blisters, swollen ankles, rounded shoulders and more.

The aforementioned issues may be caused by a number of gaming-related issues such as lack of vitamin D, air circulation and movement as well as stress, increased food intake and poor posture, amongst others.

The study highlighted how, according to Limelight “according to Limelight, the average gamer spends 6 hours each week playing online video games which is an increase of 19.3% in the last year.”

The World Health Organization distinguishes ‘gaming disorder’ with “impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming over other activities to the extent that gaming takes precedence over other interests and daily activities, and continuation or escalation of gaming despite the occurrence of negative consequences”.

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The return of the cultural programme for the traditional feast of St Gregory

Apr 14 2023

After an absence of three years, a cultural programme for the traditional feast of St Gregory has been announced.

The events will be organised by the Culture Directorate, which will now be responsible for the cultural aspect of the organisation of the festivities.

The programme, which was announced at a press conference in Żejtun, will focus on the traditional dimension of the feast, which is believed to have been celebrated for the first time in the year 1543.

Traditionally, this feast, apart from its religious aspect, is known for its connection to the first swim that occurs on the first Wednesday after Easter.

Do you plan on attending?

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Pranksters place ‘sexual’ Google Maps location at Ċirkewwa; hilarity ensues

Apr 14 2023

The public has started to react to a group of local pranksters’ lewd Google Maps location pin began to make the rounds on local Facebook groups.

“Where our friend goes to have sex”, as pinned by the pranksters, is the latest pin in a series of in-jokes discovered by local Facebook users. Other pins included “where Miguel eats the floor” and “where Josmar went running”, amongst others.

Appropriately-so, members of beloved local community Maltapastizziposting had an absolute field day with the discovery, finding more and more hilarious pins in Malta, while some felt bad that their friend’s ‘intimate‘ location was unveiled.

Have you ever visited this location?

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New portrait of Jean Paul Sofia placed outside Castille after first one was removed

Apr 14 2023

Another portrait of Jean Paul Sofia has been placed outside Auberge de Castille, mere hours after the first one was removed.

The Facebook page ‘Għal Jean Paul’, set up by the young man’s mother, read “Friends of Jean Paul have put up another picture of our dearest in front of Castille. It will stay there until a Public Enquiry into Jean Paul’s death is opened.”

The first photo, together with a number of candles, was not seen outside Castille hours after it was placed, leading to a public outcry, with many pledging that they will continue to place their tributes until justice is served.

Sofia was killed in a construction site accident back in December 2022, after a three-storey building collapsed whilst he was working in it.

In light of the public’s reaction to the treatment of Sofia’s inquiry, Prime Minister Robert Abela penned a letter to the Chief Justice on Thursday, complaining at the “unacceptable delays” as the public, together with Sofia’s friends and family, continue to call for justice.

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