The Counter-Strike franchise has been a PC gaming favorite for years, and games like CS:GO and CS2 have made it even more popular. In April 2025, Counter-Strike 2 reached an incredible peak of 1.86 million players at the same time – a new record for the third month running. While the game’s thriving market for cosmetic skins contributes to its success, a recent small update has significantly changed how that market works.
Before you can start hunting, you first need to play through the Infinity Z-A Royale at least once. This becomes available after you finish the main game. Once you’ve defeated Zach in the final battle, Lida will call and ask you to go to Hotel Z.
Crypto guru and DogeOS cheerleader Jimmy (yes, that Jimmy) dropped a mic with his technical analysis, proving Doge’s inflation model is as predictable as a Mel Brooks punchline. 😂 He even quoted the great Elon Musk, who once quipped, “It’s not a bug, it’s a feature!” 🦜 Jimmy’s numbers? As of 2025, Doge’s got 151.36 billion coins in the wild, with 5 billion more joining the party each year. 🎉 That’s 3.49% inflation, baby-and it’s only going down from here. 📉
Happy Friday! With October winding down, let’s keep the winning streak going. I hope you’re scoring as well as I am on today’s NYT Connections! Share your progress below – I’d love to hear how you’re doing with the hints.
For over a decade, the Hyrule Warriors games have successfully blended the beloved world of The Legend of Zelda with the fast-paced action of the Dynasty Warriors series. The previous game, Age of Calamity, retold the story of Breath of the Wild’s events leading up to the Great Calamity, focusing on the Guardians. Now, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, releasing November 6th, 2025, explores the origins of those Guardians – the ones seen in flashbacks during Tears of the Kingdom. A new trailer showcases the game’s story, its signature Musou combat, and introduces some new characters.
Okay, so this is wild! I just heard about a school in Japan that’s actually using the P.T. demo – you know, the one for the canceled Silent Hills game – as part of their lessons. It’s pretty crazy to think they’re using something designed to be scary as a teaching tool, but I’m really curious to see how it works!
Instead of selling unwanted items for credits in The Outer Worlds 2, it’s better to break them down. You’ll often get rare crafting materials this way, which are essential for making ammo, weapon upgrades, and other useful items you’ll need during your adventure.
Starting at level 2, you’ll earn a Perk Point every two levels. Once you’ve spent Perk Points, you can’t get them back or change your choices, so it’s important to plan carefully. This complete list details all the Perks available in The Outer Worlds 2 and what you need to unlock each one as you level up.
You can find Mag-Picks throughout the game world, usually inside buildings – look in containers, on shelves, or sometimes on the bodies of enemies. If you need them quickly, you can also buy them from vendors or vending machines for 150 credits.