Honestly, this year’s Madden feels way too much like the last one. It really makes you wonder what we’re actually paying for with a brand new game every year. They could just update the player rosters and sell it as a cheaper update, and I think most of us would be happy with that!
Man, it’s been a long time! The last Anno game with actual land battles was Anno 1404 way back in 2009, and honestly, it wasn’t the smoothest system. Now, with Anno 117: Pax Romana, they’ve brought land combat back, and it’s a really solid addition to the game. But if you’re one of us who just loves building and trading – the classic Anno feel – don’t sweat it, you can still totally enjoy the game without getting into the battles.
The anime series Solo Leveling finished its second season in early 2025, and since then, only a new video game has been released. Fans, particularly in South Korea, are eager for more content. Now, Solo Leveling is expanding in a unique way: a new ice skating musical called Solo Leveling on Ice is scheduled to premiere in December of this year. While many fans are thrilled, some are approaching the announcement with caution.
When they mentioned “a bunch of YouTubers,” they were primarily referring to VaatiVidya, who is widely known for his in-depth explanations of the stories behind FromSoftware games. He’s been unraveling these complex narratives since the original Dark Souls, and he’s still dissecting Elden Ring. Now, he’s compiling all the scripts from his videos over the last three years into a book, taking his work to the next level.
The show Twisted Metal, which premiered in 2023, is based on the classic PlayStation games. It became a surprising hit for Peacock, boosted by stars like Anthony Mackie (known from Captain America) and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine). After a positive reception to its second season earlier this year, Peacock has renewed the action series for a third season, though it will feature some new creative directions.
The $5.1-$5.5 zone, a sanctuary of demand, has been retested with the fervor of a bureaucrat chasing a lost document. Fear not, for the price dropping further is as probable as a nose vanishing from a face-utterly preposterous! 🤡
Bitcoin has slipped below its favorite support line, the MVRV Mean band, suggesting the next stop might be a charming little town called $75,700. Yay, more fun for the bears! 🐻📉
Through his many fights, Luffy has become a stronger and more skilled fighter. He’s now mastered all three forms of Haki, and even learned advanced techniques for each. Despite this, he’s still gaining experience, meaning some characters in the world of One Piece have more powerful Haki than he does.
Finding Shiny Pokémon has evolved from relying on pure chance to becoming more accessible through features in games like Pokémon Legends: Z-A and others. Over time, the odds of encountering Shiny Pokémon have been tweaked, and items like the Shiny Charm have significantly increased the chances of finding them. Combined with various techniques for resetting encounters, Shiny Pokémon are now more of a deliberate goal than a rare, lucky surprise. However, a Shiny Alpha Female Charmander (and its evolved form, Charizard) remains an incredibly rare and sought-after find.
The Epic Games Store, which launched in 2018, is a competitor to Steam and features popular games like Battlefield 6, ARC Raiders, and Fortnite. While Steam allowed users to gift games to each other, the Epic Games Store hadn’t offered this feature – until now! Just in time for the holidays, you can finally gift games to your friends on the Epic Games Store.
