Chainlink’s “Chainlink Runtime Environment” (aka CRE) is now playing nice with Swift’s messaging. Basically, banks can now use their ancient, dusty infrastructure to talk to blockchains. It’s like giving your grandma a smartphone but telling her it’s “just like the rotary phone.” 📱🚀
Mert of Helius, that prophet of blockchain’s end-times, declared, “The stablecoin wars on Solana are about to heat up.” Ah, yes, because nothing says “peaceful coexistence” like issuers hoarding yield like Scrooge McDuck in a liquidity pool. But fear not! Mert promises the dawn of a new age where users, not backroom deal-makers, will feast. Or so he says… 🤷♂️
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is letting Boruto Uzumaki recover after his tough fight with Jura in the Land of the Wind. I can tell he’s still not quite strong enough to beat the main villain, but we all know he’s going to get there. After all, he *is* Naruto’s son, and he’s shown he has incredible potential in Boruto. He’s definitely one of the most powerful characters with a lot of room to grow.
The release of Deluxe Pack ex late next month will be a big celebration of Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s first anniversary. This set includes many reprints of beloved cards, and every four-card pack guarantees at least one card with a “four-diamond rarity” or higher. Deluxe Pack ex will also showcase fresh artwork for a variety of older TCG Pocket cards, along with beautiful new “parallel foil” versions of those same cards. Pokemon TCG Pocket is now sharing more details with fans about these upcoming reprints for the mobile game.
As the launch of the Switch 2 approached, excitement among gamers remained incredibly high, with many fans wanting to be among the first to own Nintendo’s latest hybrid console. Even though it came with a significant price and didn’t have many Nintendo-made games available right away, the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold remarkably well. It’s already surpassed 2 million units sold in Japan and over 6 million worldwide this month. Players generally have a favorable opinion of the console, and it’s continuing to sell quickly, with several major games still planned for release in the rest of 2025.
However, the game is currently planned to be released in late 2026 (assuming there aren’t any more delays), so fans still have a while to wait. What can they do to pass the time? Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. Here are some great games to play while you wait for Marvel’s Wolverine. While not all of these are superhero action games, they all share similar qualities like intense or violent combat, a solitary hero seeking revenge, or even the ability to play as Logan himself.
One of the biggest reasons I love tiered weapons in Minecraft is how they let you constantly get better. I can always work towards upgrading my weapons through different tiers just by gathering resources in the world. They’ve really built on this over time, adding tiers like copper and netherite, which is awesome. But honestly, the devs haven’t added a new weapon since the hoe way back in the alpha days of 2010! That’s about to change though, with the new Minecraft update coming out later this year.
Honestly, I’m really excited about the future of horror games. A lot of the ones coming out are trying to capture that same intense, gritty atmosphere we’ve all come to love. Some are clearly taking notes from the RE series, which is awesome, but others are trying to do their own thing while still giving us that familiar horror experience that keeps us hooked. It’s a good time to be a horror gamer!
Prototype follows Alex Mercer, a man who wakes up with amnesia and incredible powers, driven to get revenge for being made into a powerful weapon. The game stands out because of its quick and exciting fights, where Alex can change his body into things like weapons, shields, or armor for protection, and use special skills to find his enemies. He can also move rapidly through New York City by jumping and running, and has a unique ability to disguise himself for stealth. Prototype is a single-player series that many fans long for, and there’s a new rumor suggesting Alex Mercer might return in the future.
At first glance, Starsand Island seems like a typical and cute anime-style farming game. However, after playing for a while, you’ll find it cleverly combines familiar elements with unique new ideas. While Stardew Valley offered the cozy feeling of a town full of potential, Starsand Island takes that feeling and transforms it into a more exciting experience.
