Steam is usually reliable, but occasionally experiences problems. Recently, on Christmas Eve, Steam went down briefly, recovered, and then went down again. Currently, some players can access Steam while others can’t, and it’s unknown when these issues will be completely fixed.
Recently in the Boruto series, Naruto Uzumaki appears much weaker than before. Several new ninja – actually, four so far – have become stronger than he is. While surprising to many fans, this change in Naruto’s power level is the reason other characters have been able to surpass him.
Finding or creating powerful items from common materials can dramatically alter gameplay, letting players bypass the need to spend resources or rely on chance. Similarly, crafting essential materials that are normally difficult to obtain can significantly improve a player’s equipment, boosting both their damage output and ability to survive. Surprisingly, some of the most useful blueprints are often overlooked. While they might seem basic compared to rarer rewards, these recipes are crucial for success and increasing a player’s chances of survival.
Episode 1155 of One Piece will conclude the long-running Egghead arc. This means viewers will see the Straw Hat crew leave the Egghead island for the last time. The episode will center around the start of their voyage to Elbaf.
We don’t have official details about the next generation of Pokémon games (Gen 10) yet, but information is expected to be revealed on Pokémon Day, February 27th. A previous leak, known as the “Teraleak,” revealed a lot about the games, including potential titles, the region they’ll be set in, the Legendary Pokémon, and even the starter Pokémon, along with some images. Now, a short video has leaked, showing an early version of the game and how the new battle mechanic works. Some people are saying it has a strong resemblance to One Piece, and it might not appeal to all players.
Once you’ve used an Evolution on a card, it can no longer be traded with other players. Think carefully before using Evolutions on valuable cards if you might want to sell them later, as this change is permanent.
Researchers propose a gate-based microwave quantum repeater design that utilizes grid-state encoding to overcome limitations of traditional approaches and enhance long-distance quantum communication.
In a twist of financial fate, Volatility Shares has decided its 5x XRP ETF needs a nap. A long one. According to a recent filing, the fund’s new “effective date” is now December 31, 2025. The SEC, that great gatekeeper of all things monetary, hasn’t rejected it-just… paused it. Like a paused Netflix episode no one wants to resume.
Look, The Sims 4 updates can be a bit rough sometimes – new patches always seem to mess with my mods and introduce some bugs, but overall, the new content and improvements are a good thing. And Disney Dreamlight Valley players are still loving the Wishblossom Ranch DLC that dropped last November, especially with the addition of mounts! It’s awesome seeing these games get continued support. But if you’re getting tired of paying for tons of expansion packs, or just want something new that still feels familiar, you should definitely check out Heartopia on Steam – it’s free-to-play!
Nikita has made it clear that bringing Escape from Tarkov to consoles won’t be a simplified experience. He says it will be just as challenging and demanding as the PC version, maintaining the game’s notoriously difficult and unforgiving nature.