![]() ![]() If you cram a hospital full of coffee machines, that's going to run very differently to one filled with water fountains." "Some of these effects are more subtle than others, obviously, but we're hoping that when you look at it across the board you'll get these interesting decisions. There's also temporary modifiers on characters, so if you stick down a coffee machine somebody can get a caffeine buzz from that coffee machine and they'll be zipping about for a bit afterwards - and things like that can have a knock-on effect on the rest of the simulation. ![]() "So one guy might learn faster than other people, so he's really good for the training, but another guy is a litterer and is just constantly dropping litter - which is super annoying as it means you'll need more janitors. "There's more going on there, but there's also more going on in terms of character traits and that sort of thing," Huskins explains. ![]() That means they'll talk, but patients will also see and smell the person vomiting in the hallway bin. if they get really unhappy, they're just going to storm out and go to another hospital." "Patients have various different needs and moods, plus their health and happiness. "There's definitely quite a lot that's tracked on each person," Huskins says. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Worse, they could be unhygienic even when they know they're going into surgery. That might be something helpful, or something mildly annoying like being a litterer. They'll need to eat, use the toilet and rest, and they'll come packing unique traits. In Two Point Hospital the same is true, though instead of tracking a few basic stats like diligence, intelligence, qualifications, and pay, players will now have to worry about staff well-being in more detail. That Doctor might be potentially dangerous, but that's only potential risk - what if he's really good at surgery? You need those dirty hands.Īnybody familiar with Theme Hospital will know that your employees are the lifeblood of your hospital and livelihood. The answer seems obvious, of course: kick him to the curb. He goes to the toilet, doesn't wash his hands," Huskins explains. ![]() "Imagine you've got an unhygienic doctor, for example. It's not just about 'here's some hospitals dotted around', it's about this world that they exist in that has lots more going on in it." Thus we return to the example from the opening of this article, offered to me by Two Point Studios designer Ben Huskins when we chat about the game EGX Rezzed 2018. The extra horsepower of modern machines is being used to create a more detailed and in-depth simulation, though one that also tries to maintain the unique tone and style that made Theme Hospital - for my money - one of the best strategy simulation games ever. While Two Point Hospital is essentially a spiritual successor to the classic Theme Hospital from ex-Lionhead and Bullfrog staff who helped to create several classic simulation strategy games including the original Theme Hospital and The Movies, it's far more than a high-resolution retread. How do you deal with a genius surgeon who refuses to wash their hands after using the toilet? In Two Point Hospital's simulation, answering this question might be more trying than you'd think. ![]()
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We’ve mentioned this already in our review, but Samsung’s Portrait Mode function is among the worst we have seen on a flagship smartphone. This one is an easy win for the Pixel 3, though the runner up isn’t the next most expensive phone, it’s the OnePlus 6T. Once detected, a blur effect (bokeh) is added to produce a DSLR-style photograph. It’s done either through a single-camera or dual-camera system, with a depth map that detects the subject from the background. Portrait Mode is now a staple feature on all smartphones, from budget to flagship phones. Winner: Google Pixel 3 DSLR-like portraits While the Pixel 3 wins, it’s a close call. It’s down to the OnePlus 6T and Pixel 3, and while we like how the buildings in the foreground are better exposed on the 6T photo, there’s stronger detail and contrast in the Pixel 3 photos. The LG G7 does a surprisingly good job with detail, but sadly we’re not fans of the color of the two background buildings, which look far too blue. We like the balanced exposure, though colors look a little flat. Overall, it’s a shame, as it’s an otherwise decent photo. While the photo looked fine on the S9, we didn’t initially see a problem until we looked at it on a larger computer screen back at the office. It shouldn’t have had an issue - the S9 should have nailed this on the first try, but this is what most users would have ended up with. We stood still as best we could and tapped-to-focus on the tallest building for all these photos, but the S9 delivered our least favorite results. Zoom in just a little to anywhere in its photo, and you’ll notice everything is a little blurred or fuzzy. First and foremost, the Galaxy S9 comes last in this test. These photos of the World Trade Center taken in Lower Manhattan are all shareable, but side-by-side there are things we like and don’t like. Winner: Samsung Galaxy S9 Clear day in Lower Manhattan We’re giving the edge to the S9 for accuracy, but the 6T does a commendable job here. The Galaxy S9 is a better exposed photo, and it looks incredibly natural. Both offer similar levels of detail, but the 6T has more contrast, and it definitely boosts the saturation up a little. It comes down to the OnePlus 6T and the Galaxy S9 for us. Look at the tree on the left side - in the Galaxy S9 and OnePlus 6T photos, you can see details on it, but these are hardly present on the Pixel 3 photo. The Pixel 3 does a good job trying to keep the colors and exposure of the leaves accurate, but it underexposes the tree bark. The G7 comes last again, because it produced unappealing colors on the leaves of the trees. ![]() It can be difficult to find the right exposure, and even the best phone cameras can struggle. This is a tricky photo, because it’s early in the morning and sunlight is shining through the trees in Harlem. Winner: Google Pixel 3 Sunny morning in Harlem The photo can look a little too warm, so it may not be up to everyone’s taste, but it’s the photo we’d share of the lot. Nothing is under- or overexposed, but it’s not perfect. The contrast is excellent, and every part of the photo looks well detailed. Colors look good, and there’s a nice mix of warm and cool tones. OnePlus makes a good effort here, but we’d like more contrast, as the photo looks a bit too faded. We’re put off by the Galaxy S9’s result because the sky is overexposed, though we like almost everything else about it, especially the warm tones. The G7 offers a solid photo otherwise, though it’s a little dim. The LG G7 disappoints, as everything looks muddled close-up. The Galaxy S9 comes second with solid detail, and while the OnePlus 6T matches, it had considerably more noise. ![]() The building in the center of the image, in the background delivers crystal-clear definition in the Pixel photo, and you can even easily see lights on each floor thanks to excellent contrast. Starting with detail, zoom into any part of all four photos, and there’s a clear winner: The Pixel 3. These are all good photos, but let’s nitpick. Our first shot is set in Chelsea, New York, a few hours before sunset. 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Roger de Coster won five World Motocross Championships and began a continuous run of World Championship success for Alpinestars that continues to the present day. Development started from the moment the first boot was produced, with the help of feedback from the riders, and by the early 1970s, Roger de Coster had brought Alpinestars its first World Motocross Championship accolade Sante’s boot immediately became the industry leader and a benchmark for racing performance. Shortly after establishing the company in its state-of-the-art headquarters in Maser, northern Italy, Sante began working on a new, revolutionary boot for local enduro and motocross riders who had started importing bikes from overseas and establishing the sport of off-road motorcycle racing. Mazzarolo produced would become an archetype for motocross protection. Very much aware of the sport, Sante realized an opportunity to apply his talents and technical acumen to design a new type of footwear that would meet the protective needs and demands of this beautiful yet brutal form of athleticism. At that time a new sport called motocross was establishing itself and becoming quite popular across Europe. ![]() ![]() Mazzarolo began producing the first products bearing the Alpinestars moniker. Based in the small Northern Italy town of Asolo and with the perennial Alpine star flower as its namesake, Mr. In 1963, a leather craftsman by the name of Sante Mazzarolo brought forth a future icon. ![]() |