The jobs report—an abnormally dull update on the labor market—showed only 73,000 new jobs, a number likely to induce frowns in economists and dismay in anyone hoping for a healthy economy. This was roughly 30,000 less than the optimistic forecast of 104,000, leaving investors feeling like they’d just been served a plate of economic oatmeal—bland, disappointing, and slightly irritating.
You ask, who are these grand patrons of the curious mechanical brain? Why, none other than Blackstone, TPG, T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, Andreessen Horowitz, and a medley of financial titans—names that roll off the tongue like loose kopecks down the steps of a cold Petersburg stairwell. Together, with a collective inflationary puff, they’ve helped OpenAI bloat up like a government official’s waistcoat after a state dinner.
Discussions about price increases in the U.S. market related to Nintendo products have been ongoing for quite some time now. Although no exact figures were mentioned, it was stated that market conditions are driving this change. Back in February, company president Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged tariff worries concerning the Switch 2, and since then, various statements have hinted at officials monitoring the situation closely. The potential of increased prices has been suggested in these discussions.
In the world of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Wo-Chien is recognized as one of the Ruinous Pokémon, part of the Legendary Treasures of Ruin – a group of four potent creatures that are kept locked away in sanctuaries. Alongside Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, and Chi-Yu, Wo-Chien holds this special status. Typically, Wo-Chien is a dual-type Pokémon with both Grass and Dark attributes, boasting strong defenses and equipped with moves like Giga Drain, Leaf Storm, and Ruination. Following the July 22 Pokémon Presents broadcast, a Five-Star Tera Raid featuring Shiny Wo-Chien was unveiled shortly after, making Shiny Wo-Chien a Tera-Grass boss at level 75.
The Lucky You and Cheshire Cat Chaos events for Disney Dreamlight Valley were quite challenging for players due to their labor-intensive nature and the frequent login requirements. Lucky You involved gathering Clovers, with Four-Leaf Clovers appearing infrequently, making it difficult to obtain or craft rewards. The Cheshire Cat Chaos event was especially tough as players needed to log in almost daily during the event if they wanted a chance at earning rewards.
The first week of Arms Week concludes next Tuesday, but don’t worry, fans of Destiny 2 won’t have much time to wait before the next event kicks off. Bungie has unveiled an updated version of the Solstice event, which appears to have replaced the usual Bonfire Bash activity. This new event promises new armor sets and other rewards, along with the opportunity to play the Solstice Scorched Crucible mode and take advantage of solar-themed modifiers for the Portal.
Initially, “Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound” was a notable release as it marked over a decade since the production of a new original “Ninja Gaiden” game. However, it’s worth mentioning that this isn’t the only fresh addition to the series coming out this year. In fact, Koei Tecmo recently announced two more “Ninja Gaiden” games: “Ninja Gaiden 2 Black” and “Ninja Gaiden 4”. These new games were unveiled as day-one Game Pass titles, unlike “Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound”. Since “Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound” has already been launched and can no longer debut on Game Pass on the first day, it’s expected to join its contemporaries by becoming available on the service at a later date.
Friday morning saw investors experiencing the economic version of a bad breakup—waves of disappointment and a deep, unshakeable gloom. The July jobs report, which should’ve been a cheerleading squad, instead read like a sad poetry slam. It showed only 73,000 new jobs—yes, just seventy-three thousand in the grand scheme—beating June’s pitiful 14,000 but falling way short of the 115,000 economists desperately predicted. It’s almost as if the economy decided to hit “pause” for a breather, or maybe just a nap.
The Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) rally, which seemed to defy gravity and common sense, is finally showing signs of slowing down. On the fateful Friday, August 1, the PENGU price dipped a modest 7%, mirroring the broader market’s downturn. Yet, one cannot deny the sheer audacity of its ascent; since late July, PENGU has soared by almost 500%, leaving BONK (BONK) in the digital dust and claiming the throne as the Solana-based (SOL) memecoin to watch. 🚀💰
On July 31st, enthusiasts were treated to approximately five hours worth of content in the multiplayer unveiling of what appears to be Battlefield 6. A captivating trailer showcased the game’s thrilling battles, vehicles, weaponry, and more, yet it was the subsequent event that followed that provided fans with their most comprehensive look at the title thus far. Numerous content creators were granted the chance to delve into the shooter, demonstrating various maps, weapons, modes, and the reappearance of the classic class system. While fans had a good glimpse during the event, they will soon have the chance to experience it themselves through some open beta weekends slated for later this month.