What to Expect From The Sims in 2026

Although it might seem like there will be fewer updates for The Sims in early 2026 compared to previous years, this could be a deliberate choice. With Project Rene on the horizon, ongoing speculation about Sims 4, and Maxis wanting to manage expectations, the coming months appear to be a period of preparation for significant changes, rather than a slowdown. Here’s a look at what the future holds for this popular life simulation game.

New Retro Gaming Console LEGO Set Offers a 3-for-1 Deal

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets are designed for both building and displaying. These sets aren’t usually based on existing franchises like movies or TV shows, and they feature versatile LEGO bricks that can be used in many different ways, letting you build three different models from one set. The first Creator 3-in-1 sets came out in 2006, and dozens of different designs have been released since then.

Legendary Consoles With the Best Video Game Libraries, Ranked

It’s easy to judge things with the benefit of time. When you buy a gaming system after it’s no longer being made, you can often find a great deal and choose only the best games released for it. Plus, you can look back and fairly assess which consoles had the strongest game collections – and that’s what we’re doing here today.

Beware of the 2FA Phishing Scam: Your MetaMask Could Be Next! 😱

According to the folks at SlowMist-who apparently have nothing better to do than keep an eye on these scams-MetaMask users have been receiving emails that scream urgency. The kind of urgency that makes you feel like you’re late for a date with your bank account. The emails are decked out in MetaMask branding, so they look almost convincing at first glance. (See below for some real artistry.)

PWC Goes Crypto: Accountants Finally Join the Party 🎉

Paul Griggs, U.S. senior partner of Pricewaterhousecoopers (PWC), casually dropped in an interview with the Financial Times that the firm is “leaning in” to cryptocurrency work. Because apparently, years of caution weren’t paying the bills 💸. With the Trump administration’s unexpected love affair with digital assets and the Genius Act (because who doesn’t love a bit of legislation that sounds like it belongs in a sci-fi movie?), PWC is now diving headfirst into crypto audits, consulting, and tax services. Who knew accountants could get so wild? 🤯

RPGs Without Class Systems

Games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Diablo 2, and Metaphor: ReFantazio are excellent examples of character development. While many RPGs use traditional classes, some allow players to customize their characters more freely through skill trees or equipment choices, rather than locking them into a single class. Here are a few examples to illustrate this.

Three New Free Xbox Games Are Perfect for Achievement Hunters

Achievements debuted on Xbox with the launch of the Xbox 360 in 2005. These achievements, and the total Gamerscore they awarded players, inspired other platforms like Steam and PlayStation to create similar systems. Gamerscore has become a point of pride for many Xbox players, with some specifically looking for games that offer easily obtainable achievements. Now, Xbox fans have the chance to download three new games for free, and two of them include achievements that are simple to unlock.

How PwC’s Crypto Strategy is About to Make Your Head Spin! 💰🌀

As reported by the Financial Times, the senior partner and CEO of PwC, Mr. Paul Griggs, has proclaimed an intention to “lean in” to the burgeoning realm of crypto-related enterprises, particularly as the GENIUS Act-a title that would surely amuse any literary connoisseur-has presumably ushered in a new era of clarity regarding stablecoins. One cannot help but ponder if the bill was named thus to flatter its own significance! 🎩