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FIFA 19 comes out today on early access and gets a widespread release this Friday. Building on last year’s edition, it brings back the same great gameplay that’s a hallmark of the series

The game also adds new and different game modes, and those give players good reason to upgrade. 

FIFA 19 gameplay has been well-honed over decades of annual releases. It’s easy to complain that a game is stale when it doesn’t change from year to year. That may actually be the secret to FIFA’s success; anyone who’s played before can easily pick it back up and feel competent after just one half.

Make no mistake, FIFA 19 still rewards its legions of skillful players but the perpetually familiar feel of FIFA will always be one of its greatest assets. FIFA 19 is tuned up, polished, and has minor tweaks to its gameplay. As always, anything can happen in a head-to-head match.

To offset the largely unchanged gameplay, the FIFA franchise instead looks to game modes to keep things interesting. After major improvements to Ultimate Team, deeper complexity in Career Mode and the addition of the story-based The Journey campaign in previous iterations, FIFA 19 has set its sights on improving the most overlooked game mode of all; Kick Off.

Yup, the main mode, the one to jump into when friends are around before or after a night of drinking, Kick Off in FIFA 19 kicks all kinds of ass. That’s mainly because a quick game is now customizable with House Rules. Don’t want to play with penalties? Turn ‘em off. 

Only want to take long-range shots? Start winding up from outside the box. It’s crazy and different and insanely fun to play. It might be the best reason to own four controllers for your console of choice. The biggest downside—and this boggles the mind—is that you can’t play it online.

That wildly stupid choice aside (yeah yeah, EA has to save something for FIFA 20) this year’s FIFA really is an excellent game and a must-have for anyone who enjoys a damn fine sports simulator and fierce competition. 

It’s out now for those who pre-ordered the Champion or Ultimate edition. Everyone else can grab it when it’s widely released on PS4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch on Friday, September 28th .

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Everyday carry pocket knives are as much a personal fashion accessory as a utilitarian tool, and Deejo is here to prove it. 

The French company is bringing their eye-catching bespoke knives to the United States for the first time through a slick online portal. 

Start by selecting a 15-gram, 27-gram or 37-gram weight and a mirror, grey or black titanium finish for the four-inch stainless steel blade.

Building the handle offers further opportunities for customization. Choose between five different species of exotic woods, eight different colors of plastic, or a geometric carbon fiber pattern. A “Naked” construction that continues the finish of the blade is also available for those seeking a clean, simple aesthetic.

The “Tattoo” design element fulfills Deejo’s promise of unparalleled personalization. Over 75 different patterns can be engraved into the foldable blade, from a pinup girl to a menacing calavera-style skull.. 

Founder Luc Foin told Maxim more about Deejo’s mission:   

“No one needs a wristwatch when the time is on your phone screen, but people wear a watch because it says something about them and their lifestyle,” Foin said. 

“Deejo is the same—an accessory that allows you to enjoy the ease of a pocket knife with the style that comes with your own personal Deejo.”

And if you’re into custom blades, the prices are dirt cheap–ranging from $29 to $80 depending on the options chosen. 

Scroll through different examples in the gallery above, and head to Deejo.com to build your own custom pocket knife.

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Ford has a self-driving electric semi-truck in the works, and it looks even cooler than Elon Musk’s commercial EV. 

The American automotive behemoth’s Turkish production base, Ford Otosan, unveiled the F-Vision Future Truck concept at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Germany last week. 

It may not have the Tesla Semi’s “Mad Max” mode, but its eye-catching lines and design take cues from Marvel superheroes. 

Fox News has further details: 

The F-Vision was inspired by Marvel characters, the automaker said, and the way they change and adapt to environments. The motif is most present in the glass line, which descends and increases the field of view for an operator inside the cab.

The semi’s adaptable nature also comes with the F-Vision front face. Ford said an “interactive front end” can display different designs and communication methods, but didn’t go into further detail. 

The F-Vision will have Level 4 autonomous driving capability, meaning that it will be able to make trips without any human intervention. In self-driving mode, the windshield will blend into the body to make the semi’s shape even more aerodynamic. 

Ford didn’t release any details about power output, top speed or other  technical specifications of their first-ever concept truck. It was revealed alongside the 492-horsepower F-Max tractor-trailer, which won the 2019 International Truck of the Year Award at the IAA event. 

Take a closer look at the Ford F-Vision in the gallery above. 

On Monday, Warner Bros. and DC announced that Birds of Prey, Margot Robbie’s Suicide Squad spinoff where she reprises her role as Harley Quinn, is set to open in theaters February 7, 2020.

Details of the plot are still under wraps, but what we do know is that the movie will focus on Harley Quinn as she pulls together a team of superheroes—including Huntress, Renee Montoya, and Black Canary, and Cassandra Cain—to go up against a villain who still remains unnamed.

Plus, we know this won’t be aimed at kids, because Robbie confirmed it’ll have an R-rating. 

Though no other casting has been announced yet, The Hollywood Reporter says A Wrinkle in Time‘s Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Underground‘s Jurnee Smolett-Bell, and Hidden Figures star Janelle Monae are some of the actresses being considered to play Black Canary, and for Huntress, the studio is testing The Leftovers‘ Margaret Qualley, 10 Cloverfield Lane‘s Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Cristin Milioti from How I Met Your Mother. 

Birds of Prey starts shooting in 2019 and will be directed by Cathy Yan. The script was written by Christina Hodson, making it a fully female-centric motion picture all around—though it will have a “much smaller budget” than other DC films.

In May 2018 Robbie told Collider in an interview that it was crucial for the film to have “a female director to tell that story,” and that it’s important to give a woman “the chance to do big budget stuff.” Luckily, all of that is finally happening. 

Birds of Prey will hit theaters just three months after Joaquin Phoenix makes his debut as The Joker, meaning those few months are going to be pretty epic for DC fans.

Despite the fact that lingerie trends seem to be all the rage these days, I’ve somehow found myself utterly unable to relate. Whether it’s a bra trend, new thong style, or anything else really, if it strays too far outside the box of my classic favorites, it’s likely not to be for me.

Much like in my day-to-day fashion choices (aside from the rare exception), I like to stick to the simple things and figured some of you might too. So, today I’ve rounded up the best essential classic lingerie styles I think every woman should own regardless of their take on fads, but especially if, like me, they’re more trend-averse. From bra styles to underwear, to the fun part—extras—see and shop my picks in each category below.

Up next? The best denim trends for simple style.

It’s officially Libra season and as a true (and I mean true) Libra myself, there’s only been one thing on my mind—my birthday dress. To be completely honest, I don’t even know what I’m doing for my birthday yet, but that’s never stopped me from buying a dress to ring in another year of life in before, and 2018 is no different. If you’re anything like me (which I’m assuming you are if you’re a Libra), checking the “birthday dress” task off your list of things to do will have you feeling 10 times less stressed. Because let’s be real, planning a birthday kind of throws a wrench in your balanced little life and that just won’t do. 

Ahead, I have rounded up 20 dresses that were basically made to be the ultimate Libra birthday outfit. From sequins to feathers and back again, the selection ahead will have you feeling inspired to plan the best birthday of your life—or at least one that will get you your best birthday Instagram picture yet. 

Next up, shop the 9 fall outfit trends New Yorkers are already wearing. 

While New York girls undoubtedly pride themselves for having their own unique sense of style, there’s no denying that when there’s a good trend that suits the NYC aesthetic, they all embrace it. A couple of years ago, the bell-sleeve top trend was so wildly popular among NYC fashion insiders that we were starting to think it would never fizzle. But lo and behold, fizzle it did. Since bell-sleeve tops reached their peak some time ago, NYC girls are turning to other top styles to pair with their jeans, trousers, skirts, and shorts. While we’ll be ready when the flattering trend inevitably returns, we must admit that we won’t miss the hassle of dealing with the wide sleeves when, say, eating. (The struggle was very real.)

To prove our point, we’ve gathered a number of examples from the fashion-insider crowd at the most recent NYFW wearing anything but bell sleeves. Check out the five top styles they’re wearing instead, and shop our favorite ones on the market for yourself.

Next up, shop the jeans everyone is wearing in NYC this month.

New York City’s always stylish residents are my first stop when searching for the freshest outfit inspiration. There’s no shortage of great style to be had, as anyone who’s ever walked around Manhattan for five minutes will know. But for those of us (myself included) who don’t have the ability to observe a plethora of well-dressed citizens right outside your doorstep, Instagram is the next-best thing. Since I follow so many NYC fashion girls, my feed is like a window into their world—and, by nature, their outfits.

Fall is officially now in full force, so to get my outfit game up to speed I’ve enlisted the help of the chicest NYC girls I know. I’ll be over here carefully studying how each of them approaches fall’s biggest trends while staying true to their sleek, forward style. From the coolest way to wear the western trend to the neon outfit that even those with the most classic style can get on board with, think of the following looks as your crash course in fall 2018 NYC style.

Ahead, I’ve broken down 7 of the best NYC outfits from Instagram to try this fall and equipped you with the key pieces you’ll need to re-create these looks for yourself, too.

BRB, I’ll be over here plotting how to copy each of these cool NYC outfits.

When it comes to choosing a wedding dress, It trends perhaps only play a small part in the decision-making on such a personal, special garment. But as with everything else that ebbs and flows—jean silhouettes, bag sizes, heel heights—there are some common themes around what’s popular right now across the bridal market, as well as what’s not. And no one is better equipped to speak to the least and the most popular wedding dresses better than the experts below.

Gathering insight from bridal buyers and store owners, we were able to deduce that, when it comes to wedding day style, many brides are forgoing over-the-top fussiness for designs that are more understated and practical, even. And perhaps unsurprisingly, traditional wedding fabrics like lace continue to be a fan favorite.

Keep scrolling for all the wedding dress styles experts say brides-to-be can’t get enough of.

Up next, here’s what stylish women never travel to Paris without.

We’re no strangers to the sartorial power of accessories. In the heart of fall, wool hats, suede ankle boots, and leather gloves become our go-to pieces. Among these essential seasonal accessories are scarves—perhaps the most iconic of them all. Since scarves have established a well-earned status as a staple fall accessory, we are here to show you an arsenal of looks to try with yours this season, lest you’re left thinking that the only way to tie a scarf is by draping it around your neck (we shudder at the thought).

If you’re in need of some fresh ideas on how to tie a scarf, you probably are if you’re reading this, then check out how some of the most stylish women are wearing them right now. As with most of our style inspiration, we turned to the street style set to take note of all the creative ways they’re making their scarves work in their fall outfits. From cool ways to tie them around your neck to unexpected placements like wrapped around your wrist, there is no shortage of inspiration for wearing this fall essential, as we’re proving to you with the following outfits up ahead.

Ready to put your scarves to the test this fall? Then simply continue on to get inspired by 15 fresh ways to tie a scarf like a true fashion girl and then shop our favorite styles.

This post has been updated by Anna LaPlaca.