[{"content":"Sony, the company that owns and operates PlayStation, announced late Thursday that it would offer refunds to people who purchased Cyberpunk 2077 and remove what had been one of the year’s most highly anticipated video games from its online store, after a week of negative reviews and criticism from users over its poor performance.\nIn a statement on PlayStation’s website, Sony said it would offer full refunds to users who purchased the game through the PlayStation Store. Cyberpunk 2077, the company said, would also be removed from the store until further notice. Microsoft, the company that owns Xbox, announced on Friday that it would also be offering refunds to people who purchased Cyberpunk 2077 through the Microsoft store.\nThe game retails for $59.99, and its developer, CD Projekt Red, had touted receiving eight million pre-orders of the game.\nCD Projekt Red said Friday that Sony’s decision to “temporarily suspend” sales of the game came after a discussion with the company, which is based in Warsaw.\n“All purchased digital and physical copies of the game will continue to receive support and updates as we continue to improve your experience,” CD Projekt Red said, adding that it was working to bring Cyberpunk 2077 back to the PlayStation Store.\nSony did not immediately return a request for comment on Friday.\nMicrosoft’s account for Xbox support said on Twitter that the company was expanding its refund policy “to ensure that every player can get the experience they expect on Xbox.”\n“While we know the developers at CD Projekt Red have worked hard to ship Cyberpunk 2077 in extremely challenging circumstances, we also realize that some players have been unhappy with the current experience on older consoles,” it said.\nA spokesman for Microsoft responded to an email requesting comment on Friday by referring to the tweet.\nPlayStation’s move to stop distributing Cyberpunk 2077, a role-playing game set in a dystopian crime-ridden megalopolis that was long hyped as the game of the decade, came a week after the game was released and days after complaints from users about its glitches and poor visuals on some platforms drew attention.\nOn Monday, CD Projekt Red, apologized for not showing the game running on base models of last-generation consoles before it was released, removing the opportunity for gamers to make informed decisions about purchasing.\n“We should have paid more attention to making it play better on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One,” the company said. Players have reported fewer gameplay problems on other platforms, including the latest generation of consoles, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, which were released last month but remain difficult to find.\nCD Projekt Red pledged to fix the bugs and crashes that gamers complained about and said large patches would arrive in January and February.\n“Together these should fix the most prominent problems gamers are facing on last-gen consoles,” the company said, adding that customers could also seek refunds.\n“We would appreciate it if you would give us a chance, but if you are not pleased with the game on your console and don’t want to wait for updates, you can opt to refund your copy,” the company said.\n","permalink":"/posts/sony_removes_cyberpunk_2077_from_playstation_store_after_complaints/","summary":"\u003cp\u003eSony, the company that owns and operates PlayStation, announced late Thursday that it would offer refunds to people who purchased Cyberpunk 2077 and remove what had been one of the year’s most highly anticipated video games from its online store, after a week of negative reviews and criticism from users over its poor performance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a statement on \u003ca href=\"https://www.playstation.com/en-us/cyberpunk-2077-refunds/\"\u003ePlayStation’s website\u003c/a\u003e, Sony said it would offer full refunds to users who purchased the game through the PlayStation Store. Cyberpunk 2077, the company said, would also be removed from the store until further notice. Microsoft, the company that owns Xbox, announced on Friday that it would also be offering refunds to people who purchased Cyberpunk 2077 through the Microsoft store.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Sony Removes Cyberpunk 2077 From PlayStation Store After Complaints"},{"content":" Hey there, nice meeting you.\n","permalink":"/about/","summary":"\u003cimg src=\"/images/main/logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ken Zhu\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" style=\"border-radius:50%; margin-bottom:16px;\" /\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHey there, nice meeting you.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"About"},{"content":"So many people today are unfortunately just surviving instead of thriving. They have a “just get by” type of mentality every minute of every day. More than likely, they have forgotten who they truly are and have settled for second best without even knowing it.\nI believe one of the biggest regrets we will ever have at the end of our lives will be living in survival mode. Thinking about all of the great and wonderful things that we wanted to do but never did. Thinking about lost goals and dreams that we never acted on.\nLiving in survival mode prohibits us from living a life of meaning and contribution. If you feel you have been surviving and just going through the motions, let today be the turning point in your life where you turn it all around.\nI strongly believe that one of the core reasons why so many get accustomed to living a life of survival instead of a life that is thriving is because they let the hustle and bustle of life completely take over their lives and clog their decision making. They let their doubts continue to pile up and corrupt their thinking. They set out on a new adventure or set a new goal, but immediately after doing so, they let their doubts take over.\nHere are three ways to help you thrive instead of just survive.\n1. Stay purpose-driven. I know firsthand how easy it can be at times to let the hustle and bustle of life take over every move of yours if you aren’t intentional about staying purpose-driven. Staying purpose-driven can mean a lot of things.\nMaybe you already know your purpose and life’s mission \u0026ndash; which is great. Do everything in your power, and live that purpose each and every day. Everything that you do should revolve around staying purpose-driven.\nOn the other hand, maybe you don’t know what your purpose in life is yet. That’s fine, and there is no reason to freak out about it. Everyone discovers what their purpose is at different stages in life, but the most important thing is being eager and passionate to discover what that purpose is for you. I firmly believe that we all were put here to do magnificent and wonderful things in the world.\nRelated: Pursue Those Scary Dreams and Crazy Ideas to Make Every Day Your Best Day Ever\n2. Hang around with winners. You have probably heard a million times about the importance of who you hang out with, but it’s amazing how many people still don’t comprehend it and practice it in their every day life. If you hang around with people who are not motivated and searching for ways to better themselves, that’s exactly the same type of mindset and life that you will adopt.\nWhen you hang around with people who are obsessed with growing, getting better and maximizing their potential, you will end up growing and getting better as well. If you want to forever make sure you don’t fall into survival mode, hang around with winners.\n3. Constantly build yourself up. Most of the time, the men and women who settle for a life of survival let the tough times of life tear them down while they completely neglect building themselves up. There is no doubt about it that life can be hard. It is very important that you never forget to be your own best friend and constantly look for ways to build yourself up rather than tear yourself down.\nBuilding yourself up can mean a lot of things for a lot of different people. When I refer to building yourself up, I simply mean to stop neglecting yourself.\nGive yourself the time you need to do whatever it is you want. Read great books that end up building your self-confidence and help you grow as an individual. Give yourself the permission to take that much-needed vacation you have been wanting for so long.\nFind whatever works for you and stick to a plan. When you learn to be your own best friend and constantly search for ways to build yourself up rather than tear yourself down, you will begin to realize that you absolutely got this and have what it takes.\nRelated: Cerebral Palsy Did Not Stop Me From Starting a Successful Business\nIt’s easy to let all of the everyday demands take over and dictate how your day goes, but each and every one of us has a choice on whether that is the case or not. Just remember this one important truth \u0026ndash; you were put here to thrive, not just survive.\n","permalink":"/posts/remember_you_were_meant_to_thrive_not_just_survive/","summary":"\u003cp\u003eSo many people today are unfortunately just surviving instead of thriving. They have a “just get by” type of mentality every minute of every day. More than likely, they have forgotten who they truly are and have settled for second best without even knowing it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe one of the biggest regrets we will ever have at the end of our lives will be living in survival mode. Thinking about all of the great and wonderful things that we wanted to do but never did. Thinking about lost goals and dreams that we never acted on.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Remember: You Were Meant to Thrive, Not Just Survive"}]