Nintendo had a significant year in 2025 with the release of the Switch 2 on June 5th. This new console offers a similar hybrid gaming experience to the popular 2017 Switch, and expectations were high. Despite some initial challenges, like debates over the price, the Switch 2 has already sold millions of units. Nintendo continues to release updates to enhance the console as more people buy it.
My dear reader, what is this we hear about Pi Network stagnating like a soggy crumpet at a dinner party? The price flounders near $0.2380, bravely freefalling 1.54% in 24 hours. A performance more dramatic than my last column-though I do prefer my metaphors with a touch of panache 🌟.
Researchers have significantly reduced the qubit requirements for Regev’s quantum factoring algorithm, bringing practical quantum factoring a step closer to realization on near-term devices.
I’ve seen so many promising games enter Early Access, but it’s heartbreaking how many never actually get finished. It’s tough to get the support needed, or sometimes the problems just seem insurmountable. We all remember The Culling – even launching isn’t a guarantee of success! But these games? They unfortunately never even got that far, and that’s a real shame.
The Paper Mario games are beloved by Nintendo fans for their unique papercraft style, funny conversations, and turn-based battles, which combine traditional RPG elements like character upgrades and special powers. Escape from Ever After aims to capture that same magic and bring it to a wider audience on PC and consoles, and it has some clever ideas to help it stand out.
Bitcoin’s trying to bounce back like it’s exorcising a crypto demon, but analysts whisper, “Surprise, surprise-it’s a bear market masquerade ball!”
Monkey D. Luffy, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, has made incredible progress since he started his journey in the East Blue. Over the past two years, he’s steadily become much more powerful, mastering his Haki, awakening the abilities of his Gomu Gomu no Mi Devil Fruit, and rising to become one of the Yonko – the most powerful pirates in the world of One Piece. While Luffy is now a top-level pirate, he still has some powerful rivals, like Shanks, who remain active.
A new approach leverages the power of large language models to dramatically improve the accuracy and transparency of identifying vulnerabilities in software code.
Despite the current trend of reviving classic games and series, some beloved franchises seem unlikely to return. While these games still have passionate fans, current information suggests there are no plans for new installments or re-releases, and a comeback would be a major surprise.
It’s fitting that Mythic Rare cards in Magic: The Gathering are often among the strongest in a set. While a card’s rarity doesn’t always guarantee its power, Wan Shin Tong, Librarian is both valuable and effective. It’s a great example of good card design – it performs well in many different game formats, can quickly turn the tide of a match, and is already a key component in numerous powerful combinations. Unfortunately, it’s currently very difficult to find, as it’s sold out in most places.