One New Borderlands 4 Feature Feels Like a Stepping Stone to Something Bigger

In the Borderlands series, water has been scarce and generally hazardous for players to encounter. Bodies of water are often marked as off-limits or too shallow to matter, posing an instant threat to Vault Hunters who come into contact with them. Given the characters’ high skill levels, it’s always seemed strange that none of them can swim, so the inclusion of swimming in Borderlands 4 is a welcome change. Swimming appears to be limited to crossing rivers and small bodies of water, as underwater combat seems absent from what we’ve seen so far. It’s intriguing that Gearbox has added swimming capabilities for only a few areas, as it wasn’t necessary for the game world. Borderlands 4 could have followed its predecessors in treating water as a hazard, but it doesn’t, suggesting that Gearbox may be planning to expand upon these changes in future updates.

Lula Proposes a BRICS Currency—Is the Dollar About to Need Therapy?

Picture this: a shiny new BRICS bloc trade currency, leaping onto the world stage and elbowing the U.S. dollar at the buffet table of global trade settlements. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stood up, probably after checking his WhatsApp, to toss out the idea: why not have a new currency for BRICS? Settle everything, support multilateralism, and, with any luck, confuse several million economists in the process. 🤑

Best Horror-Comedy Games

There are numerous excellent horror/comedy video games that either explore the absurd in depth or embody a cheerful, colorful style. Here’s a compilation of top-notch games, considering both their overall quality and the effectiveness with which they blend horror and humor.

Toyotaro Reveals It’s Not Impossible to Continue Dragon Ball Super Without Toriyama

In February 2025, when an additional installment arrived, many assumed the story would resume its usual release schedule. However, this new addition was a side tale from the Super Hero Saga, which had concluded in the preceding chapter. Regrettably, the comic book series took another unexpected break, causing concern among fans as to whether it will pick up again.

Wimbledon Bitcoin Betting Scandal: Bets, Fortunes & Drama the Bookmakers Won’t Tell You

Where else but in the tangled web of the internet, that boiling sea of scoundrels, would one entrust his Bitcoin to wager upon the elegant violence of tennis? At Bitcoin.com, a site whose name inspires precisely as much trust as your cousin Pavel’s tax advice, comparisons between betting sites are made with the care and obsession of a Russian matron reviewing her son-in-law’s dowry. Were the selection process any more “thorough”, it would require a Tolstoyan footnote apparatus.

Haunted Chocolatier: Mastering Festivals with Stardew Valley’s SquidFest Blueprint

As a film enthusiast, I must say that SquidFest, though seemingly small in the grand scheme of Stardew Valley’s bustling calendar, holds immense potential as a shining example of how in-game festivals should be crafted. Unlike other events that freeze the entire town and halt gameplay progress, SquidFest skillfully balances immersion with maintaining the game’s rhythm. It’s a minor change, but one that resonates deeply, aligning perfectly with what Haunted Chocolatier could transform into, given its tantalizing promise of a spooky, whimsical, and interactive town experience.

Grounded 2 is a Proving Ground for State of Decay 3’s Multiplayer

Fans are aware that the cooperative mode in State of Decay 2, often criticized as a “ride-along,” was not particularly enjoyable and failed to engage the community. This limited co-op option didn’t add much value to the game, despite its intention to support each player with extra loot and items. The lack of enjoyment in this feature left the co-op community uninterested in State of Decay 2. However, Grounded, developed by a different studio, did not encounter this issue, indicating Undead Labs’ dedication to improving the cooperative experience in State of Decay 3. Additionally, the success of Grounded could be a sign of what’s to come for future developments in cooperative gameplay.