Following the success of Soul Edge in 1996, Namco released Soulcalibur in 1998, which quickly became a hit in arcades. This innovative 3D fighting game distinguished itself by focusing on weapon-based combat rather than traditional punches and kicks. When Soulcalibur came to the Sega Dreamcast in 1999, its popularity soared, making it the second best-selling game for the console, only surpassed by Sonic Adventure.
Final Fantasy 7 is a legendary Japanese role-playing game from the PlayStation days, and it played a huge role in bringing the genre to a wider audience in the West. The game is known for its beloved characters, powerful story, and iconic music like ‘One-Winged Angel,’ all of which have become deeply ingrained in popular culture. After years of anticipation, Square Enix released Final Fantasy 7 Remake on the PS4 in 2020 as a limited-time exclusive. Since then, both FF7 Remake and its follow-up, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, have been released on multiple platforms, and the final installment of the remake trilogy is currently being developed.
x402 is Coinbase’s open-source genius plan to weaponize the HTTP 402 status code-a relic so old it probably still uses dial-up. In layman’s terms: websites, APIs, and AI bots now demand cash (usually USDC) mid-conversation. “Hey, I’ll fetch that data… for a fee.” 💸
Since 2014, the global M2 supply has swelled from $50 trillion to $100 trillion-a veritable flood of liquidity, as if humanity collectively decided to drown in its own wealth. Bitcoin, that sly trickster, rose 700x in kind, now claiming 2% of this deluge. VanEck, with the solemnity of a priest interpreting scripture, declares: “To hold less than this share is to bet against fate itself!” A bold claim, indeed, for an asset whose value is as stable as a drunkard’s heartbeat.
Since it first came out, Solo Leveling has become a huge hit around the world. The first season was exceptionally well-made and won several awards at this year’s Crunchyroll Awards, which are the most prominent anime awards outside of Japan. Solo Leveling even won the top prize, Anime of the Year 2025, beating out many other popular series. The show continues to gain fans and remains popular even after the season ended.
Being able to customize your character has been a popular part of Pokémon games since the 3DS era began with Pokémon X and Y. Players could change their trainer’s appearance with different clothes, hair, and skin tones. Throughout the game world, shops offered a wide range of outfits and accessories for personalization. While Pokémon Scarlet and Violet had fewer clothing options, Legends: Z-A brought back extensive customization. Now, one fan has calculated the total cost of buying every clothing item in Legends: Z-A.
A new Magic: The Gathering card inspired by Ghost of Tsushima’s Ghost of Yotei was recently revealed, featuring the character Atsu. While a crossover with Ghost of Yotei seemed likely after the initial Ghost of Tsushima announcement, fans were surprised by how quickly it happened. The card’s colors align with Jin Sakai’s Commander deck, making a pairing logical, but Jin isn’t actually the ideal commander to use with Atsu.
The latest chapter of One Piece, chapter 1163, shocked readers with its ending, which showed the quick battle between Rocks D. Xebec and Saint Imu come to a close. Fans expected the God Valley Incident, revealed through the Loki flashback, to end tragically for Rocks D. Xebec, as his death was already known. However, nobody anticipated how easily he would be defeated.
Metagross isn’t the only powerful form returning in Legends Z-A – its even stronger Mega Evolution is back! Wondering how to obtain Beldum and evolve it into Mega Metagross? This guide covers everything you need, including where to find Beldum, the Mega Stone, and all the relevant stats.
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