Anthem Players Want an Offline Mode Before the Game is Shut Down For Good

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In 2019, the release of Anthem was met with a divided response from both players and critics. On the review aggregator site OpenCritic, the game has a Top Critic Average of 61, with only 13% of critics advocating for it to players. The main complaints centered around its repetitive gameplay and unengaging storyline, which marked a significant shift from what gamers were accustomed to in BioWare games. Ultimately, Anthem fell short, retaining only a committed fanbase by 2025.

How Strategy’s $14B Bitcoin Windfall Made Even Wilde Raise an Eyebrow

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Per a Form 8-K filed with the ever-watchful U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7 (a body famed for its love of forms and utter lack of Bitcoin), Strategy indulged in zero-market gluttony between June 30 and July 6. Yes, readers, the mighty accumulator of Tysons Corner, Virginia decided to play coy for an entire week, as if in silent protest against the tyranny of abundance.

Romance Dawn Trio: Overrated?

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In contrast to the common belief that every trio within the crew consists solely of its strongest members, it’s important to note that this isn’t always the case. A prime example can be found in the Straw Hat pirates, specifically the Romance Dawn Trio made up of Luffy, Zoro, and Nami as the initial official members. Despite their significant popularity, some might argue that this trio is undeservingly overrated within the world of One Piece. Let’s delve into why this assessment may hold true.

Mario Kart World Fans Want Interesting Change Made to Blue Shells

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In contrast, although the Blue Shell is incredibly beneficial for a racer aiming to overtake others, it’s essentially useless if the player collecting it is already in first position. In reality, activating the Blue Shell while leading in the game of Mario Kart World results in it spinning harmlessly around and striking the user just as it would an opponent. Clearly, this isn’t beneficial at all, which means the Blue Shell is merely occupying an item slot that could be more productively filled with a Banana, a Green Shell, or even a Dash Food bag that can reveal a new outfit for a character in Mario Kart World .

ETH Whale’s $17.5M Move: A Rally on the Horizon?

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According to those frightfully clever on-chain reports, a major Ethereum whale has withdrawn a whopping 6,989 ETH (worth a cool $17.5 million) from Binance over the past three weeks. And just recently, the same wallet removed 1,900 ETH, valued at nearly $4.86 million, from the exchange. This sort of large-scale withdrawal reduces exchange liquidity, and if demand surges while supply dips, it could lead to a supply shock—a classic recipe for a price rally, if I do say so myself 📈.

Crypto Con Artists Get Their Just Desserts in UK Jail Time

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Criminal masterminds

For their stellar performance in the art of the swindle, Bedi received a whopping five years and four months in prison, while Mavanga was sentenced to six years and six months. The court described them as “leading players” in a sophisticated conspiracy that exploited regulatory loopholes to mislead at least 65 investors. 😈

Arkane Studios Founder Slams Xbox Game Pass: ‘Unsustainable Model Hurting Gaming’

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For the past week, Microsoft’s decision to mass lay off employees has significantly impacted the gaming industry. This action resulted in thousands of job losses and the cancellation of various projects like the remake of Perfect Dark, as well as the closure of several studios. In this chaotic scenario, many within the gaming community are discussing potential reasons for these ongoing layoffs. In one such discussion, Colantonio, renowned for his work on numerous successful Arkane Studios games, has expressed his views on the impact of Xbox Game Pass.