On Thursday, October 9, China announced new rules requiring licenses to export products containing rare earth minerals. These materials are essential for making smartphones, electric vehicle batteries, and military equipment. 🌍⚙️
Alexandre Cote began his career at Ubisoft in 2005 as a software engineer. He first joined the *Assassin’s Creed* team as a lead level designer on *Brotherhood*, and later became game director for *Assassin’s Creed 3* and the critically acclaimed *Black Flag*. In 2022, while working on *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, he was appointed to oversee the entire *Assassin’s Creed* franchise, taking charge of planning its future direction.
There’s some misunderstanding about when the level 80 update will be released in *PokĂ©mon GO*. Unlike typical seasonal events, it doesn’t appear the update will launch on October 15th at midnight local time for all players.
Despite the huge popularity of Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer has emerged as the biggest anime hit of 2025. The Infinity Castle movie has been incredibly successful, earning the series a new International Animation Award. This success highlights how much Demon Slayer has grown in recent years and suggests continued growth, particularly with the upcoming releases of Infinity Castle Parts 2 and 3.
Man, Rare in the 90s was just legendary. I grew up playing Battletoads, Banjo-Kazooie, Goldeneye, Donkey Kong Country – they were all amazing, and honestly, there wasn’t another studio doing what they did. When Microsoft bought them in 2002, things just weren’t the same, you know? They haven’t had as many huge hits since. And it’s really disappointing to see Everwild cancelled, especially with the director and creative director leaving now. Even though Sea of Thieves is cool, this feels like a real blow.
Geoff Keighley announced on social media Tuesday that the yearly summer gaming event will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026. This year’s show will be different, taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
Luffy is the central character in *One Piece*, and he’s become incredibly powerful as the story has progressed, especially after mastering Gear 5. His Haki further enhances his abilities. Despite this, Luffy isn’t yet the strongest character in the *One Piece* world. The current focus on the Rocks Era reveals characters who were even more powerful, some capable of defeating Luffy even in his Gear 5 form.
For a while, Borderlands 4 has mainly received smaller updates like Golden Keys. But starting later this month with the Horrors of Kairos event, Gearbox will begin releasing bigger content packs. The first of these is a story-driven update called How Rush Saved Mercenary Day, launching in November, and it will include new gear, cosmetic items, and a short campaign. As a little something extra, Gearbox is also giving players another free skin to unlock right now.
Stadium is a game mode that debuted in Season 16, where two teams of five players competed in a best-of-seven series. Players could customize their heroes between rounds with Powers and Items, changing how they played. Season 18 brought Stadium Quick Play to *Overwatch 2*, offering a more relaxed experience with features like backfill and crossplay, and shorter matches consisting of five rounds.
Bloom, a visual effect, has been in the Battlefield series since Battlefield 3. While many players don’t mind it, others strongly dislike how it impacts the game’s feel. It’s still present in Battlefield 6. If you’re unfamiliar with bloom or want to reduce its effect, this guide will explain it and offer some solutions.