Franchises That Lived Up To Their Amazing First Game

Most game franchises don’t live up to their initial success and eventually disappear, but some truly great series have built on strong starts. Instead of being limited by their original games, these franchises used them as a foundation to create many more outstanding titles, becoming defining examples of their genres.

Coinbase’s €21.5 Million Fiasco: A Crypto Comedy of Errors

Ah, Coinbase Europe Limited, the European arm of the American crypto darling, has managed to make headlines once again-though not the kind you’d brag about at a dinner party. The Central Bank of Ireland, with the patience of a saint or perhaps the sternness of a headmistress, has extracted a tidy sum of €21.5 million from Coinbase’s coffers. This delightful penalty stems from the company’s failure to properly monitor over 30 million transactions. What’s €176 billion between friends, after all? 🤷‍♂️

Games With the Best Customization Options

Some games offer incredibly extensive character customization, going far beyond what most players would even attempt. While variety is always welcome, today we’re highlighting the games with the most diverse and over-the-top customization options, including those that significantly alter the overall gameplay experience.

🤑 Ether’s Wild Ride: Bullish Traders vs. Fearful Market 🤡

Santiment, that ever-watchful oracle, chirped on X that Ether (ETH) grazed $3,500, a feat so miraculous it convinced the masses that prosperity was nigh. “Back on track!” they cried, as if the track were not a rollercoaster of madness. On average, 2.7 bullish comments for every bearish one-a ratio as inflated as their expectations. “Extreme bullishness,” Santiment noted with a wink, for what is life without a touch of absurdity? 🎢

Europa Universalis 5 Releases Update 1.0.2

Europa Universalis 5 is a large-scale strategy game based on historical events, letting players experience 500 years of world history. It quickly became a best-seller on Steam after launching on November 4th, briefly surpassing the popular game Arc Raiders in sales. Currently, it has a score of 87 on OpenCritic and a “Very Positive” rating on Steam. Because so many new players are trying the game—and perhaps the Europa Universalis series for the first time—the developers at Paradox have already released an update to fix bugs and improve the overall experience.