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Russia and South Korea made their World Cup bow last night, meaning we've now seen all 32 teams feature at least once.
There have been upsets, comebacks goalkeeping gaffes and an encouraging England tournament performance.
But who are the winners and losers from the first round of group games?
Here's are Miguel Delaney's power rankings from the first round.
And follow all the latest in our live blog.
Note: the power rankings are done in order of anticipated likelihood to win the competition and qualify for the next round, taking into account both long-term results and recent performances, as well as the perceived difficulty of their route. The root of them is that too much should never be read into any single result.
1. Argentina (up two)
Far from the most persuasive opening performance, but that is almost the point. Argentina displayed a certain resilience in their 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, while also hinting that they can improve by an impressive amount. Much has been made of manager Alex Sabella's tactical change but itself displays that there are two sides to their game, and they are capable of resorting to defensive durability, while breaking with that brilliant attack. That intelligence and ability to change could be key in a brief tournament like this, as could Leo Messi's change in gear. He only came into the Bosnia and Herzegovina belatedly, but that could potentially set up the rest of his tournament. There was an undeniable release and relief when he got that brilliant goal. If it puts him in the right mindset, he is perhaps the one player in this World Cup capable of influencing the destination of the trophy on his own. With him, Argentina will always have a chance, regardless of everything else.
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2. Brazil (no change)
It revealed much that, as the hosts searched for the goal against Mexico that would have effectively sealed a second-round, they were dependent on Bernard feeding Jo. It wasn't exactly intimidating. The shot wasn't even accurate. That sums up this rather underwhelming and disjointed Brazilian side. Neymar and Oscar are the only players with an element of fantasy, and they are consequently reliant on Felipe Scolari to add his famous functionality. That has not arrived yet but it is possible that the very location of the tournament - and all the intangible advantages that brings - could be as important as the side's evolution. So far, it's difficult to say they deserve more than two points, and look a little way off claiming that sixth trophy.
3. Germany (up two)
A statement opening scoreline, but it's also difficult to conclude how much that actually says about them. Too much went in their favour for them to be fully considered favourites yet. There's also the fact that, before a soft penalty and Portugal's consequent implosion, Germany's defence was suffering real problems and repeated breaks. As in Euro 2012, that could be a defining and decisive issues as this World Cup gets more serious. As it is, they fully benefitted from a chaotic 15-minute Portuguese spell to enjoy a cascade of goals. It should not be overlooked, however, that the maximised all of that - and not just in terms of taking their chances. Thomas Muller displayed a real cynicism in playing on Pepe's notorious reputation. That could be frowned upon, but may well lead to German cheers by the end. Over the past, Jogi Loew's team has been criticised for not possessing that old win-at-all-costs ruthlessness. It could be the difference.
4. Italy (no change)
No opposition side is going to know how to set up against an impressively flexible Italy, but everyone is going to know they will face a tough game. A strong bet to go far, as they showed a steel against England to go with their passing style. Also, how much will Mario Balotelli benefit from that decisive moment?
5. Netherlands (up four)
The outstanding performance of the first round but that should perhaps not yet lead to outlandish claims. Make no mistake: the Dutch were utterly brilliant, energising and so brutally exposed Spain. Yet, while their impressive growth as a team is no coincidence, that does not necessarily mean the extent of this victory was not freakish. Spain had one big problem; the Netherlands had exactly the players to so fully punish it. The remaining image of the game is Arjen Robben repeatedly burning through the centre of the pitch at will. Of course, Robin van Persie set that up, but even that took a wonder header after a first half in which the Dutch were temporarily in danger of being well beaten. It will be interesting to see what happens if other teams learn to lessen the effect of Robben's pace, and congest them a bit more. So far, though, there's no denying the Dutch are invigorating. Van Gaal has fashioned a unit far better than most considered, and they certainly have the ingredients to go very far.
6. France (no change)
The side everyone thinks that Belgium are? They displayed no stage fright in an impressive 3-0 win over Honduras, that also showed a certain hardness. Few will fancy playing them.
7. Spain (down six)
As utterly earth-shaking as Spain's 5-1 defeat was - the worst a defending champion has ever suffered - it's remarkable how narrow the actual fault-line was. Had David Silva scored that first-half chance at 1-0, they could have ensured an easy win, and an easy path through. Instead, they are pondering a very hard fall. That was the wider effect of this defeat, and the exponential effect of that one error. The Dutch were revitalised, the Spanish were stunned, they stopped doing everything they used, and then Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie repeatedly made wider some huge holes. The question is not whether Spain can plug them by returning to do what they used to do, but whether they can recover from such a massive psychological blow. The talent, remarkably, is all still there. Is the mentality?
8. Belgium (down one)
They seemed set to choke in that way overly backed sides do, only to then rally with character and show why they were fancied in the first place. The problem for Belgium, of course, is that they are really somewhere in between. They are a side with a significant amount of talent, but which is probably not yet developed enough to really do something defining. At the same time, there is a remaining argument that the manager doesn't help. Marc Wilmots's disjointed approach ensures they are still just a collection of fine individuals rather than the truly promising team they should be.
9. Chile (up two)
A 3-1 win over Australia that re-asserted the dynamism of their football, but also revealed their susceptibility to certain types of attacks - not least in the air. They have a balance to strike, but would joyously tilt many teams.
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10. England (no change)
One of their most impressive tournament performances in years... but one of the most concerning results. That is the contradiction of what was an otherwise fine display in a 2-1 defeat to Italy. England showed a vibrancy that could take them far, but are now faced with an unusual pressure that could both stifle them and bring out Roy Hodgson's conservatism, especially given the fact they are in a do-or-die game with Uruguay. That is also not to say they don't have issues to solve: Steven Gerrard continues to struggle in a two-man midfield; the precise position of Wayne Rooney needs recalibrating, their central defence was somewhat suspect. The next game will be so telling.
11. Colombia (up two)
Some chaotically good attacking moves against Greece, but also concerns about their structure. While Colombia may be easy on the eye, it's also difficult not to think the absence of some real-stature players will tell sooner rather than later.
12. Mexico (up three)
They have at least a toe in the next round, even if they required goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa to use multiple body-parts to keep Brazil out. They still could have nicked the game, and look set to nick second spot. So much depends on how Croatia respond.
13. Switzerland (down one)
A bright young team, a wily old coach in Ottmar Hitzfeld, and a potentially energising late winner against Ecuador. The effects that could go so far, but the Swiss need such momentum to help cover the problems that 2-1 win did also flag up.
14. Bosnia-Herzegovina (up one)
Right now, they are bottom of their group, which creates an urgency. The really encouraging thing about Bosnia and Herzegovina, though, is that also display an assurance and sense of business that undercuts their notional status as wide-eyed debutants and should perhaps put them above many teams here who actually won their first game. In fact, the manner they put it up to Argentina was arguably one of the better displays of the opening round. It's hard not to think they are the second best team in the group.
15. Portugal (down seven)
A devastatingly bad defeat against Germany, and not just for the amount of goals they conceded, but also the amount of problems and consequent absences. That will only increase the pressure on their best player to produce a big response, but he does not look fully fit. Portugal probably still have more quality than USA and Ghana. The problem is that it may no longer be about that.
16. Croatia (up two)
Really put it up to Brazil, and may just derive a positive sense of defiance about the injustices in that game.
17. USA (up 12)
A dream start, an uplifting finish, and a potentially tournament-altering result - but still not a good performance. USA were hugely lucky against Ghana in their 2-1, but impressively rode that fortune. Right now, it's difficult not to get swept away in that, but equally difficult to say what will be more telling: the display or the ending.
18. Costa Rica (up 13)
You could say they provided the shock of the first round, except for the fact this was no typical upset. Costa Rica were good value for the victory over Uruguay and suddenly a real contender to go through.
19. Ivory Coast (up eight)
A fine result, but a poor performance. Ivory Coast have put themselves in a strong position, but they still have glaring weaknesses to fix.
20. Uruguay (down six)
The biggest disappointment of the first round, and now facing a big job. Not even Luis Suarez may be enough to see it through. You could excuse not being able to break Costa Rica down without him. You could not excuse the awful defending that cost them.
21. Korea (up five)
The better team in the 1-1 draw with Japan, but the worry is they did not claim the win they deserved.
22. Algeria (down one)
Narrowly lost what was likely their most difficult game of the group stage. They may yet get out of it.
23. Nigeria (no change)
Started well against Iran, finished atrociously - and not just in terms of the 90 minutes. Also in front of goal. By squandering such early opportunities, there is a possibility they have blown their chance.
24. Russia (down seven)
An opening game, an awful goalkeeping error, and an underwhelming 1-1 draw. Fabio Capello has been here before, but the disappointing nature of Russia's performance may ensure he isn't in Brazil too long. Have work to do.
25. Japan (down nine)
Did not deserve their defeat to Ivory Coast, but now must show real defiance to have any chance of reaching the last 16.
26. Iran (down three)
Can derive huge pride from their defensive display against Nigeria, but it's hard to see how they'll get a win, and therefore actually through.
27. Ghana (down two)
Wasted so many chances against USA and, as such, may have already wasted their chance.
28. Ecuador (no change)
It wasn't just the defeat to Switzerland but the late manner of it. That could have a corrosive effect on a side that really needed a lift.
29. Cameroon (down 10)
The fact they should have lost by much more than 1-0 to Mexico says enough. Need a huge recovery but there wasn't much to indicate it.
30. Greece (down eight)
Can't score goals and, apparently, can no longer defend. Need to re-assert that resilience to have any chance.
31. Australia (down one)
Probably not as poor as this list suggests but they are positioned here because - despite a positive display against Chile - they are highly unlikely to get anything out of Spain or the Netherlands.
32. Honduras (no change)
Not just the worst team in the tournament but also the worst discipline, as France's bruises would display.


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Cut Copy talks Daft Punk, Kraftwerk, and why you shouldn't read your own reviews
Cut Copy have had the chance to tour with Lady Gaga, Nine Inch Nails, and Coldplay -- and subsequently turned all three down due to the recording of their recent album release. This is a band that clearly takes their direction seriously.
Now on their third album, Zonoscope, the boys from down-under have invaded U.S. territory for their North American tour. The buzz that's emerged around Cut Copy seems to be growing quickly, and not losing any sign of momentum.
Serious electro-pop fans would argue that they've been easily recognizable for years. But if you're just coming into this whole Passion Pit, Phoenix, Empire on the Sun scene of indie-pop whir, you'll be happy to have discovered Cut Copy. They're different than the others; their accents accentuate their talents perfectly. Leaning towards more of a Daft Punk edge, Cut Copy seems to be putting traditional pop back in its place, evoking more of a house approach. They certainly seem to be capturing their audience with this overture. Let's see if they can get enough people dancing to give Too Much Love a run for its money.
Gimme Noise caught up with Tim Hoey of Cut Copy before their show at First Avenue this Saturday.
Pitchfork has seemed to favor your music and your albums by including you in a few of their end-of-year lists, as well as consistently rating your albums by high standards. How do you feel about all of the positive feedback you're receiving, not just from Pitchfork (as an example) but in general?
Tim Hoey: It's cool but I think you need to be real careful when reading reviews. I mean you'll read nine good reviews and one bad one and all you'll do is fixate on the bad one and go into some critical self analysis spiral. But then if you're reading good reviews it can be a bit narcissistic. It's great that people like the record but you should always form your own opinions on things and not go by what one review says....good or bad.
Would you say that Daft Punk is an influence on how you create music?
Sure. I think they're an influence on everyone these days. Their influence reaches many different genres of music. Not just artists involved in dance music.
Who do you personally believe to be the originator(s) of electronic music?
Kraftwerk. Electronic music was quite experimental before then. Kraftwerk took it into pop music territory.
What is the reason that you declined tour offers from Lady Gaga, Nine Inch Nails and Coldplay?
Busy. Recording Zonoscope.
Your music is obviously high energy, and with that brings an immense sense of positivity. How do you perform or record when you're not quite feeling it, say if you're tired, unhappy, etc.?
Sometimes writing music when you're tired and unhappy, you can come up with something really special. Performing is different though. The more rested you're before a show (which is extremely rare) the better you perform. Usually we rely on the audience to energize us. They're good at this!
It seems that just in the past few years you've become extremely popular in the US, even though you've been around for quite a while. What do you believe has been the cause of the sudden explosion?
It doesn't feel sudden which I think is the key. It feels like a real organic growth through constant touring and releasing records that we're really proud of. America does feel like our second home at the moment which is great. We love spending time there.
Has Cut Copy had any negative experiences with the current illegal distribution of music downloads on the internet?
Well our record leaked before the release which was disappointing, only because we couldn't reveal it ourselves. I mean we download music too, so I can't really talk too much otherwise it would be the pot calling the kettle black. But leaking records is kind of disappointing. It would be great to put a record out with the artwork and the track order it was supposed to be intended to listen to and also a good quality version. After it's out whatever happens. It's impossible to control. But there's nothing better than having a physical copy. I like the feeling of holding a record in your hands, putting it on the record player and looking at the artwork. You can't get that experience from a download.
How do you feel about house music?
We love house music. There is a strong focus on the Chicago house music scene on Zonoscope. People like Larry Heard, Adonis, and Robert Owens. They paved the way.
How do you feel drugs have influenced/inspired or help to create music in this genre? Do you feel substances aid in enhancing the music experience?
I guess it's played just as much a part as it has on rock and roll. Not me personally but to each his own. I prefer the straight edge approach.
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please tell me how the first cpl of months were for you? ds and this lil bean will be 2 years a part the way that dh and i wanted it. however i'm just curious about their friendship, how the older one acted towards the lo? how stressful was it for you? were u able to get things done around the house? any input or advice is appreciated. TIA.
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My oldes two are 2 years apart, minus 2 weeks. They are now 6 and 4 and best friends. My older daughter was so young, that she doesn't remember not having a sister and didn't go through any jealosy. Sometimes she wanted to be held when I had the baby, but she was really good. Once the baby started sitting up, my older daughter was so excited and they began to really interact.
Having more than one is more stressful, no napping when the baby naps. Just take it one day at a time. If your 2 year old still naps, try really had to get them to take that nap at the same time. This will give you a little peace. Seeing the two grow up together and bond will be well worth all of the stress you might go through. Enjoy it!
My first 2 are 21 months apart and my 2nd two are 26 months apart. I LOVE it. These 2 will be 24 months apart...probably exactly.
I was afraid of jealousy issues but there were none. At 2, they are almost too young to really get that. The idea of a new baby is fun and exciting and as long as you give special attention to the older one, it will be great. My oldest is a girl and my 2nd is a boy. They are honestly best friends. They are now 5 and 3 and they play together all day every day. It's so great.
As for stress it wasn't that bad. I am a super laid back mom (does that sound like I'm bragging? I'm really not...there are definitely some negatives to that!) and I don't get stressed out very easily. There were times when having them both in diapers got to be really annoying, but that's just when I decided to potty train. It's hard to get laundry done anyway, so I didn't find that to be too much of an issue. I usually set aside 3 days a week to do laundry and I either carried my baby in a sling and let my oldest play or I did it all during naps.
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My DD was due on DS's 2nd birthday and she came 10 days early. So far my son is currently 32 months and my DD is 8 months. He seems to like her more and more each day because she can actually play and smiles a lot at him. At first he wasn't too sure and acted out to get attention because baby needed a little bit more of mommy's time and he didn't like that so much. It took about a month before he realized that she wasn't going anywhere and now it is very cute to see them together. They share a room and it is cute to hear my DS tell me he likes having his baby sister in his bedroom. It all works out!! :)
I have to say any age gap is going to be difficult, but I would say 2 years is perfect!! (atleast it is for us).
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Mine our 26 months apart. When my son came home from the hospital there reallly wasn't any jealousy issues at all. Once in a while if he was crying, my daughter would hurry and want me to pick her up. I just would hold them both. She was never aggressive towards him or anything like that.
I did get stressed sometimes. Like most parents. Usually when she was trying to pee on the pot and couldn't get on it and he was nursing and would scream if I set him down. That kind of stuff. Now they are 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 and play together all the time. They are very close and I love it. My next one will be 24 months apart from my son. I am glad!
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When this LO is born I will have 4 kids 5yo and under. Their age range will be 5, 3, 1, newborn.
Going from 1-2 is a difficult transition. I would allow yourself a good 6-8 weeks to get adjusted. So be very easy on yourself when you bring the baby home. Don't try to do to much at once and let yourself get into a good routine.If you have to let some of the housework go for awhile, don't beat yourself up over it. Everything will fall into plave over time.
My first two are 29 months apart. I was VERY overwhelmed when I brought my ODD home. My DS was a little bit jealous, he had a few more tantrums than normal, wanted to be held a lot, got into a little more trouble. It didn't help that my ODD had colic and would scream for 10-11 hours a day. It was really hard on me and my DS because I really couldn't put her down for very long periods during her colic times. She would cry from about 1pm-11pm, sometimes longer. After awhile though, things started falling into place and I started getting more confident. Then it was like I always had 2 kids..lol. Anyway, now they love eachother very much, but do the usual bickering any siblings do.
My ODD and YDD are 20 months apart. I like this age range too. My ODD wasn't really jealous when I brought the baby home. She was more curious. Now all she wants to do is help. It is so cute. Although she is in her terrible two's now and driving Momma crazy..lol.
I hope this helps some.
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Great thread! My DS will be about 30 months when this one is due and I'm very excited about the age range. We're already starting to experience a taste of the terrible 2's though so I have some nerves about how hard it will be to adjust with a toddler who throws fits at the drop of a hat! We may not venture out in public for a couple of years. LOL
Mine are 30 months apart, but DS1 stilled napped when DS2 arrived. (TG!) They are now 4.5 and almost 2 and get along pretty well. They are boys, so there's lots of rough and tumble play, but they definitely love eachother. Also a lot of fighting over toys, etc...typical sibling stuff.
The transition from 1-2 was difficult for me for a number of reasons: DS1 was used to being in the spotlight, DH had to go out of town on business for a whole month when DS2 was 5 days old, plus DS2 had a rare type of tongue tie (and multiple latch issues) so I was pumping/bottle feeding for several weeks. In the end we managed, mostly due to my wonderful friends who would pick up DS1 and take him to play dates and also they brought us meals for the first few weeks. That was so awesome!
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NEW YORK (CBS) Travis Alexander was a young, successful businessman, who fully embraced his Mormon faith. When he met Jodi Arias, a beautiful, aspiring photographer, the pair quickly became an item. Jodi made Travis' world her own, even adopting his Mormon beliefs.
Their tumultuous relationship was filled with break-ups and other liaisons and complicated by their faith, which dictates no prema rital sex. Giving in to their desires and photographing their exploits, the couple was painfully aware that in the eyes of their spiritual community they were living a lie.
But it was another lie - one that Jodi told about the night Travis was brutally murdered - that would eventually expose their secret and put Jodi at the center of a murder investigation.
On June 4, 2008, Travis was shot in the face and stabbed 27 times, including a fatal stab through the heart. Jodi later told investigators two people broke into the house and attacked them both. Jodi escaped and drove off without telling anyone, she said.
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Furious eurozone leaders demanded "an explanation" from Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou over his decision to offer the Greek people a referendum on the EU bailout deal. He is expected to arrive in Cannes, France on Nov. 2, the site of the G-20 meet, reports the UK's Morning Star.
At the same time, union leaders across the globe demanded a Robin Hood tax on financial speculators to help relieve the world economic crisis. (See video below.)
Hours after Papandreou gained his Cabinet's backing for the referendum, officials gathered in the elite resort for the G20 economic summit hinted that France and Germany would put pressure on him to call it off.
The embattled PM claims that a Yes vote would give his government "a clear mandate" to push through the devastating assault on workers' salaries, pensions and the public sector demanded by the EU and IMF as the price for loans to repay its debts to French and German banks, at a 50 percent loss, reports the Associated Press.
In exchange, Greece receives about $140 billion in rescue loans from European nations and the International Monetary Fund.
But Greeks have been outraged by repeated rounds of tax increases and salary and pension cuts imposed as the government struggles to meet the conditions of a first $153 billion bailout the country has been relying on since May 2010, suggesting the people would reject the new deal.
A No vote would raise the prospect of a formal default and the country's withdrawal from the eurozone, says the Morning Star.
While some Greeks support the call for a referendum, others, including members of Papandreou's own party, PASOK, heaped scorn upon it.
"Why call for a referendum when everything has been decided already? So they can shed their responsibilities and create a problem for Greek people? It's not right," said shop owner Dora Sigala, reported Euornews.net.
Pensioner Angelos Paraskevopoulos agreed, saying, "The poll represents the government's failure and this is an attempt to blame it on the people. If this referendum takes place there will be no good outcome. If we vote for the IMF we're condemned and we're also condemned if we return to the drachma."
Several Socialist lawmakers openly rebelled, with one going as far as defecting, which whittled Papandreou's parliamentary majority to just two deputies, leaving the party with 152 seats in the 300-member legislature, reports the Associated Press.
A No vote would rock financial markets and lead to huge losses for speculators, says Morning Star.
Germany warned yesterday that the €130 billion deal cobbled together last week was "non-negotiable."
In general, EU proposals have a track record of being decisively rejected when put to the popular vote so the organization's big guns closed ranks to browbeat Greece into submission.
A spokesman for Chancellor Angela Merkel complained that Greece had "a responsibility to its European partners" because a "decision in one capital has effects on other countries."
Greek government officials said today that the referendum could be held in December - the same month the government will need the next installment of its bailout loan to avoid bankruptcy.
That is if Papandreou survives a confidence vote called for Nov. 4.
Meanwhile, labor leaders from around the globe are gathering near the G-20 economic summit to represent the needs of the world's workers.
Among their demands is a Robin Hood tax on banks and financial institutions that would exact a nano-percentage of each financial transaction to the tune of 0.5 percent, reports AFL-CIO Now Blog. (Story continues after video.)
Also known as a financial speculations tax, or a financial transactions tax, Sharan Burrow, general secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation says, "Banks don't come with an internal switch that says 'Enough! Let's slow down a little.' Or 'Let's just share this wealth around for the benefit of the community now.' We need a new political contract. The G-20 leaders' meeting...is a chance for leaders to set a new direction for their governments and to re-establish a fractured trust with their citizens."
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka will join union leaders at the Labor Summit in Cannes to call for governments around the world to focus on creating jobs and to raise much-needed revenue from financial speculators via a Robin Hood tax.
For more on the Robin Hood tax, click here.
Photo: Protesters hold a banner which reads in Greek "We are struggling to live" at a protest in central Athens on Nov. 2. (Petros Giannakouris/AP)


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The extant literature on the political economy of environmental regulation does not provide a unified theoretical explanation for three salient stylized facts. First, companies voluntarily invest to reduce the environmental burden that they cause under threat of regulation. Second, ex ante estimates of the compliance cost tend to be systematically higher than ex post estimates. Finally, regulators use limited information provided by the industry. I construct a game-theoretic model of environmental regulation under uncertainty with a benevolent regulator. In equilibrium, companies undertake voluntary action to induce regulation that raises barriers to entry. This profit-driven behavior is not always socially detrimental, however, as the regulator obtains a credible commitment to production and a more accurate estimate of the compliance cost. Additionally, the results provide a selection explanation for the mismatch between ex ante and ex post cost estimates: if companies condition compliance on the installation cost, only low-cost companies install in equilibrium. The analysis combines "regulatory capture" with social welfare maximization to explain the curious combination of voluntary action and low ex post compliance cost without serious information collection by the regulator.
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- Frontrunners and Laggards: The Strategy of Environmental Regulation under Uncertainty
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Environmental and Resource Economics
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- 10.1007/s10640-011-9473-y
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Name- Oddworld- Munches Oddysee
Publisher- Infogrames
Developer- Oddworld Inhabitants
Release Date- Nov 15, 2001
If a 3d-puzzle/Action game is your kind of thing, This is the Biz. Munches Oddysee is the 3rd in the series of Oddworld games introducing many new aspects to Oddworlds Environments and Inhabitants. The biggest change in the game is that it is no longer a 2d side scroller like its predecessors but is now in 3d giving Oddworld a much larger feel.
You play as Munch the last Gabbit searching for his lost brethren all over the many seas of Oddworld. Until he is captured by The Vykkers (Seriously screwed up scientists) and taken of too Vykkers labs. You also play as Abe the Super powered Mudokon with attitude that was the star of the last two games. His role is to help Munch save his Fellow Gabbits and Fuzzles (creatures he befriends) and in return munch helps him save his Mudokon scrubs. It'll take all your wits and cunning to save every Scrub, Mud Egg, Gabbiar (Gabbit Eggs) and Fuzzle there is.
The controls are very easy to use the only problem I ever have is remembering what buttons correspond to which gamespeak. Its a very fast paced game and very action packed one minute you could be walking along quietly and the next thing you know is your being charged at my a herd of hungry scrabs. There is a variety in the game play. In one area you must sneak stealthily as you can past sleeping sligs while in another you have to full out brawl with the enemies main forces or Figure out how to unlock certain locks and doors or how to save this poor Scrub (who is guarded by 20 big bro sligs). The gameplay is aided by a very in-depth storyline and cut-scenes showing your characters progressing into new areas. The graphics themselves arent exactly stunning but are good enough to be playable and the story of Oddworld makes up for any loss.
One of the main aspects of Oddworld always has been Oddworlds crazy locations. Upgraded from the previous games this time you get to see it in 3d giving it a whole different and much bigger look. There are many different environments and locations in Oddworld from the Seas to Slog Huts to the native homes of Mudokons each highly different and detailed in its own special way. Quite alot of the buildings in Oddworld are intractable meaning you can go inside them etc. And each different character excels in different ones for example Munch lives in the sea naturally so he can swim well but only having one foot gives him a disability unlike Abe who is the opposite meaning they will have to work together to get around Oddoworlds vast environment alive.
Along with the expansion of the Environment comes the expansion of the Inhabitants in Oddworld. Each new (and old) Inhabitant has been re-vamped to look even better in the new 3d look. Each new creature is very detailed in the way it looks, walks and talks etc and as you see from the way the talk and are shown in the storyline have there own personalities. From the grim scientists the Vykkers to the Innocent used Mudokons, Which each play a specific role in the story. Another fun fact is possession, which gives you the ability to posses (control) most of the Inhabitants using their unique features to survive.
Overall this game is very much worth buying. Whatever it lacks in Graphics it makes up twice as much in how unique these games are. Due to the fact the game is quite old and is fairly cheap lately you should be able to pick it up for not too much so if in the end the game is not what you wanted it isnt too much of a Pocket Blow-out. Indeed this game is a good addition to anyones collection and I recommend you to purchase it if in need of a game to play
Overall Rating- 8/10
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This game is very fun, but after a while the levels all begin to look the same. 6 out of 10
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