Strategy and Wargaming News – 2 November 2025 – Europa Universalis 5 Releases, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Goes Seaborne, Unity Of Command II Gets Ardennes Expansion

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Paradox Interactive has faced significant challenges recently. The launch of Cities: Skylines II was widely considered a failure, and Victoria 3 didn’t live up to expectations despite strong initial interest. They also cancelled Life by You, a promising simulation game. Updates on Prison Architect 2 have been absent, and fans are unhappy with the direction of the Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 sequel.

Bitcoin to $3M? Tom Lee’s Wild Ride to the Moon 🚀💰

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The so-called “Bitcoin Historian,” Pete Rizzo, chimed in with a snippet of this financial fandango, predicting that Bitcoin might soar to a staggering $3 million. 🤑 Rizzo, ever the archivist of digital dreams, shared Lee’s musings on Bitcoin and Ethereum’s golden destiny. In Lee’s words, as gold climbs, so too shall Bitcoin’s future price-a symphony of greed and ambition. 🎻

Arc Raiders Has Unique Way to Counter Cheaters and Unfair Play

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Embark Studios, known for their free-to-play shooter The Finals in 2023, has now launched Arc Raiders, a long-awaited third-person extraction shooter. Despite a significant development period and a change in game style, Arc Raiders quickly gained popularity, reaching a major player count shortly after release. Players are also enjoying the many small details that enhance the overall gaming experience.

PSA: Don’t Make This Mistake While Shiny Hunting in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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As a longtime Pokémon fan, I’ve always loved the thrill of shiny hunting – finding those super rare, differently colored Pokémon! Players have come up with all sorts of clever tricks over the years to make it a little easier. And with Pokémon Legends: Z-A just out, people immediately started sharing the best shiny hunting methods they’ve discovered. It hasn’t been perfect for everyone though, sadly – some players have run into issues while trying to find their shiny Pokémon.

Jujutsu Kaisen Reveals The Next Gojo Satoru Of Japan

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Despite initial skepticism, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo has been incredibly well-received by fans globally. Sequels rarely live up to the original, and it’s unusual for an author to outdo their previous work. However, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is proving to be an exception. With a fresh cast of characters and a distinct feel, it may actually be better than the original Jujutsu Kaisen.

Fan Art Gives Pokemon Lord of the Rings-Inspired Makeovers

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I first got into Pokémon back in ’96 when it launched in Japan – it was amazing discovering those first 151 creatures! It blew up huge really quickly, and everyone was collecting Pokémon through the games and trading cards. Meanwhile, The Lord of the Rings is a classic – Tolkien wrote The Fellowship of the Ring way back in ’54. Then, in 2001, Peter Jackson’s movies brought the whole world of Middle-earth to life, and they were incredible. It’s wild to think these two universes have never officially teamed up, but one fan actually took the time to imagine what a Pokémon/Lord of the Rings crossover would be like!

Say Hello To Sanji’s New Haki In One Piece

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The Elbaf arc in One Piece has really highlighted the importance of Haki, and for good reason. As the series enters its final saga, the Straw Hat Pirates are facing incredibly powerful enemies, primarily those connected to the World Government. Eiichiro Oda has made it clear that the World Government is the biggest threat in One Piece, and defeating them will be a monumental challenge.