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Earl Simmons, known to the world as rapper, songwriter, and actor DMX, passed away last week at the age of 50

DMX was an authentic man and fearless rapper, his experiences forged by a difficult upbringing in Yonkers, New York. Batling through controversy, incarceration, and addiction, DMX fought hard and showed out like the aggression in his music; he was determined, humble, hopeful, and charismatic. DMX was never a persona, a bit, or a character – he was Earl, flaws and all. His iconic growl and bark, the rasping machine gun spit of his lyrics, his love for people and neighborhood, his faith and perseverance, always stood out despite the demons that pinioned him (and never let him go). The legacy DMX leaves for musical contemporaries (his first five studio albums all went #1), complete strangers, and surprisingly, alabaster middle-aged Australians,...

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Overwatch is one of the best first-person shooters around, but coming in as a beginner can feel overwhelming

You have to get a handle of the maps, play styles, and conventions to succeed. More than anything else, at the heart of the game are Overwatch’s heroes. Each of the 30+ Overwatch heroes are unique. Their attacks, abilities, ultimates, roles, and best strategies are highly specific. When you’re getting started, having a basic understanding of each hero goes a long way toward picking one that suits you. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to each Overwatch hero in turn, and help you pick the best Overwatch hero for your play style. Overwatch Hero Basics As a complete Overwatch beginner, feel free to pick a hero that sounds good or looks cool to you. For your first few matches, you...

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