Quantum Walks Take Root on Complex Networks
Researchers detail a scalable method for implementing coined quantum walks on complex networks, bringing this powerful algorithm closer to realization on near-term quantum hardware.
Dungeons and Dragons Player Transforms Basement Into Game Room
First created in 1974, Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) is widely considered the game that started the role-playing game craze we see today, influencing both tabletop games and video games. Dungeons & Dragons features many different worlds to play in, such as Dragonlance, the Forgotten Realms, and Exandria—originally created by Matthew Mercer for the popular web series Critical Role. While DnD is traditionally played with friends over multiple sessions, video games like Baldur’s Gate 3 have also introduced many players to the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
The Senate’s Long-Awaited Comedy of Errors: Crypto Edition 😂ðŸŽ
JJanuary is here, folks, and the Senate committees are rolling up their sleeves to take on the Herculean task of Senate markup for the CLARITY Act. Imagine the energy-will someone please pass the popcorn? They tossed it over from the House, much like a tricky baton in a relay where everyone’s slightly out of breath.
Sims 4 Player Shows Off Medieval Castle and Village
When The Sims 4 came out in 2014, many players were disappointed by how little content it initially offered compared to earlier Sims games. But since then, the game has received a huge number of downloadable packs, adding tons of new building and design options. This has allowed fans to create the in-game worlds they’ve always wanted. While players have also created custom content to add furniture, clothes, and other items, one fan recently shared a build demonstrating just how much is possible using only the official game content.
Jump Trading Sued for $4B in Terra Collapse Fallout
The legal fallout from the Terra collapse widened again this week, a spectacle that would have astonished no one who has watched the light on a clock face for too long. The Wall Street Journal reported on Dec. 18 that the court-appointed administrator overseeing Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy has filed a $4 billion lawsuit against Jump Trading and two of its senior figures in U.S. federal court. A novel twist in a story that already reads like a ledger in mourning. 😅
Games That Leave You Emotionally Destroyed (But In The Best Way Possible)
These games aren’t about simple good versus evil. They explore the difficult realities of hardship, the burden of tough decisions, and the heartbreak of loss. The games listed below do this particularly well, but be warned – they’re likely to leave you feeling deeply affected and saddened.
January 20 Is Going to Be a Massive Day for World of Warcraft
On March 2nd, the Midnight expansion will be released for World of Warcraft, adding a wealth of new adventures. Players can explore four new zones—including updated versions of Quel’Thalas and Zul’Aman—and tackle eight dungeons and three raids. The level cap will also increase to 90 as the second part of the Worldsoul Saga begins, tasking players with stopping Xal’atath from seizing the Sunwell and endangering Azeroth.
Masashi Kishimoto Confirms The New Strongest Ninja In Boruto’s Latest Arc, And Even Naruto Is No Match
The latest arc of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is becoming increasingly intense as Konoha faces an attack by Mamushi. The battle has drawn in many strong characters, and fans are witnessing impressive displays of power and skill.
Bitcoin’s Quiet Rebellion: Will It Outlast Nvidia in the Madness?
From an April low of $75,000 to an early October high of $126,000, Bitcoin moved about 68%. Nvidia, with its reckless 120% swing from $94 to $207, looks like a drunkard staggering home. The numbers scream of volatility’s brutal caprice, a carnival of madness in this year of our Lord. Yet, whispers grow louder: Bitcoin’s serenity might just be a façade, a fleeting illusion amidst the chaos of human greed and folly.
Critical Role Campaign 4 Has Introduced a New House Rule
Campaign 4 of Critical Role is really shaking things up for the show. This season features Brennan Lee Mulligan, known from Dimension 20, as the Dungeon Master, and takes place in a brand new world called Araman. What’s different this time is that the story follows 13 characters divided into three groups – the Soldiers, the Seekers, and the Schemers.