Quantum Secrets: How Extendible States Limit Secure Communication

New research reveals fundamental limits on how much secret key can be extracted from quantum states, impacting the security of future communication networks.

New research reveals fundamental limits on how much secret key can be extracted from quantum states, impacting the security of future communication networks.

Zero Sun Games, a studio based in Ontario, Canada, recently released Age of the Phoenix, a follow-up to last year’s Astral Throne. Astral Throne, which debuted on Steam in February 2025, didn’t become a huge commercial hit, but it was very popular with strategy RPG players and received excellent reviews. OpenCritic gives it a “Mighty” rating, with an average score of 84 and a 100% recommendation rate, ranking it among the top 7% of all games on the platform.

Fans of Pokemon GO have had a lot to celebrate lately with both real-world events and new features in the game. Niantic recently announced that the Shiny version of the popular Pokemon, Morpeko, will be available later this month. They’ve also made significant improvements to item storage, letting players increase their inventory space by as many as 400 slots through level-up rewards. Now, reports indicate that some players will soon have even more storage available.

A new analysis reveals critical vulnerabilities in how artificial intelligence agents communicate, potentially exposing systems to attack.

Released in late 2023, Assassin’s Creed Mirage represented a shift for Ubisoft and the Assassin’s Creed series. Unlike recent games such as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey which emphasized large open worlds and RPG gameplay, Mirage aimed to recapture the feel of earlier Assassin’s Creed titles with a more focused story. Two years later, Ubisoft announced a free expansion coming November 18th, surprising many fans. This downloadable content will follow Basim Ibn Ishaq, the main character of AC Mirage, as he travels to the Valley of AlUla to uncover information about his father.

Marshall D. Teach, better known as Blackbeard, is a central figure in the One Piece story. Although mentioned early on in the series, most fans didn’t anticipate how important he would become. He first officially appeared 23 years ago during the Jaya Arc, and his role has continued to expand. Recent events in the final saga have revealed a lot of key backstory about Blackbeard, including details about his unique and significant ancestry.

As a long-time adventure game fan, I have to say, Dispatch really blew me away when it came out in October 2025. It’s an episodic game made by a team with a fantastic pedigree – many of them were key players at the now-closed Telltale Games. And starring Aaron Paul? Genius! It was a massive hit, reportedly selling over a million copies in its first ten days. Even though we’re still waiting on the last two episodes, the demand for a second season has been incredibly loud since day one. Honestly, the hype is completely justified.

Completing this quest isn’t too hard or lengthy, though locating the Flood Access Tunnels can be tricky, particularly for players new to the area. The guide below provides a clear, step-by-step walkthrough of the quest and details the rewards you’ll earn in Arc Raiders.

The latest reveal wasn’t flashy or full of plot details, and that’s what made it so effective. Rather than relying on familiar faces and imagery from past Mass Effect games, the message suggested a fresh story focused on new characters and conflicts that build upon the existing universe from its lesser-known corners.

When Halo: Combat Evolved came out in 2001, it was a big deal, offering a good story and introducing the unforgettable Master Chief. However, many first-person shooters have since told even more compelling stories. Leaving the other Halo games aside, let’s take a look at whether any other shooter narratives measure up.