Switzerland’s Crypto Party: Delayed Until 2027, Darling!

The crypto-asset reporting framework, or CARF-sounds almost like a new Swiss chocolate, doesn’t it?-will still be enshrined in law come January 1, 2026, but the actual party of data exchange won’t kick off until… well, sometime later. Swiss authorities paused deliberations, perhaps to enjoy some fine fondue before the fun begins. 🧀

Animoca’s Big plans for stablecoins and AI: What could possibly go wrong?

And it gets better. “We invest in dozens of companies a year,” Peymani droned on with the enthusiasm of someone describing their new sandcastle obsession. “Whether it’s AI or DePIN or DeFi or gaming, our goal is to keep an eye on the expanding universe we’re part of.” It’s like a cosmic tour through the universe of tech, and Animoca is riding shotgun with a giant bag of money.

Best Military Open-World Games

These open-world military games offer immersive and often surprising environments, making combat feel more realistic and unpredictable. While many games combine military themes with open-world exploration, only a few truly excel. The games listed below are standouts, successfully blending action, storytelling, and open-world design for a compelling experience. We’ll look at both realistic and more action-packed titles, as the genre offers a variety of approaches.

ARC Raiders Players Are Bursting Into Flames

In the extraction shooter ARC Raiders, players constantly search for the best weapons, items, and gear. This loot comes from defeated opponents, enemies, and special locations, with rare Epic and Legendary items being the most sought-after. A key way to access valuable resources is by finding keys that unlock restricted areas on the map. However, these keys are hard to find, so some players have been using glitches to bypass the locked doors. Recently, several methods have been discovered, but the most common involves one player running into a locked door while another player pushes them from behind, allowing the first player to phase through the door and unlock it from the inside.

New Steam Game is Like Balatro Meets Scrabble

The huge success of the game Balatro is clearly inspiring other new releases. Games like the horror roguelike Cloverpit and now Beyond Words, a fresh take on Scrabble, are gaining attention from both video game players and board game enthusiasts. Balatro became a standout indie hit thanks to its mix of classic poker and addictive deck-building, earning it several Game of the Year nominations and awards. Beyond Words seems to be following a similar path, combining traditional tabletop gameplay with the quick, exciting mechanics found in video games.

All Passives in Ball x Pit

There are 59 passive abilities in Ball x Pit. While many are available from the beginning, others are unlocked by progressing in the game and combining specific items. This guide details every passive in Ball x Pit and explains how to obtain each one.

The Greatest Video Game Of Every Year Of The 1990s

Let’s take a look at the best games released between 1990 and 1999, including those for the PlayStation 1, arcades, computers, and other consoles. We’ll see if these games still stand up today. Since Japan often released games earlier, this list will be based on their release dates.