Behold, the imbalance: for every $1 lost by shorts, the longs weep $115. A ratio so lopsided it makes a camel look balanced. One must wonder, did the longs collectively forget they were gambling, or did they simply assume the Fed would hand them a golden goose? The crowd, it seems, had crowded too close to the edge, and when the macro winds shifted, the dominoes fell with the elegance of a poorly timed joke. 🤡
Tim Cain, a key figure behind the popular Fallout series and co-director of The Outer Worlds, recently came out of semi-retirement. He’s rejoined Obsidian Entertainment and is now working on a new mystery game.
Bitcoin’s having a worse day than me after three glasses of wine and a text from my ex. Down 2.62% in the last 24 hours. 🥴💔 Someone get this coin a therapist, stat.
Tharsis Outpost is the new social hub in Destiny 2‘s Renegade expansion, designed to feel like a classic Star Wars cantina, similar to the one in Mos Eisley. Players can meet with different factions, reconnect with Spider, accept quests, and buy new items from vendors. Recently, players have discovered a simple and affordable way to get powerful, though unpredictable, gear.
Endflame, an indie game studio from Catalonia, Spain, recently released Silent Road. The studio was founded in 2019 and first gained attention with Ikai, a 2022 psychological horror game set in feudal Japan. Ikai featured a priestess haunted by her past, and while reviews were somewhat mixed, it’s become known as a truly frightening modern horror game, particularly for its use of Japanese folklore, focus on making the player feel vulnerable, and creative monster designs.
Since the initial test version of Battlefield 6 was released, many players have discussed how chaotic and confined the maps feel. While some enjoy this more intimate style, comparing it favorably to classic maps like Operation Metro and Grand Bazaar, a large number of players believe that huge, open maps are essential to what makes Battlefield unique. Maps like Caspian Border, Sinai Desert, and El Alamein are examples of this, and only Mirak Valley in Battlefield 6 offers a similar scale – most of the other maps are much smaller.
On December 3rd, the publisher unveiled a new shooting game from Goonswarm Games, describing it as a “bullet-heaven shooter.” However, the announcement trailer received criticism from fans who alleged that it included assets created using artificial intelligence.
Strategy games had an incredible year, offering something for everyone – from beautiful, classic real-time strategy experiences to complex, long-term planning games and unique tactical challenges. The genre is more varied and refined than ever, making now a perfect time to get involved. Whether you enjoy building cities, commanding armies in real-time, detailed war simulations, or carefully planning turn-based moves, the best strategy games of 2025 deliver memorable stories, smart gameplay, and endless hours of fun. Here are 15 games that stood out to me this year, and why I think you should play them.
Researchers have developed QReach, a novel tool for analyzing the evolution of quantum states within quantum Markov chains, opening doors to verification of larger quantum systems.
Monkey D. Luffy is the central character in One Piece, and most of the story revolves around him. Throughout his adventures, he’s visited many islands and gathered a crew who repeatedly help him along the way. Luffy trusts his crewmates and knows they’re strong, so he depends on them when things get tough.