Stablecoin Surge: Tether’s Triumph and the Market’s Whimsical Dance! 💰💃

Tether (USDT) maintains its commanding position atop the stablecoin hierarchy, boasting a market cap of $165.25 billion, which has seen a modest increase of 0.44% this week and a commendable 2.93% over the past month. In terms of dollars, this translates to a rather princely boost of $4.7 billion to USDT’s market cap in the span of a mere thirty days. Meanwhile, USDC, in its second-place glory, holds a respectable $66.80 billion, having ascended by 3.56% in the past week and 7.56% in the month.

August 19 is Going to Be a Super Busy Day for PS Plus

In simpler terms, games obtained through the basic PlayStation Plus (Essential) membership can be kept as long as you continue your subscription, unlike the Extra and Premium tiers where games are rotated, meaning if a game is removed, you’d need to buy it separately if you want to keep playing.

One of Steam’s Biggest Games Now Has Multiplayer

Introduced in March 2025, the game titled “Bongo Cat” is a fun and engaging Pomodoro timer that incorporates the viral meme of the same name. This application places the Bongo Cat character on your desktop, making it tap its tiny paws rhythmically in response to keyboard, mouse, or controller inputs. Every thirty minutes, the free-to-play game rewards the cat with a new hat or skin to wear. The game’s straightforward concept has captivated numerous players, reaching a peak of over 194,500 concurrent users in May 2025 (as reported by SteamDB). Although its popularity has waned since then, “Bongo Cat” remains one of the top games on Steam.

Tales of the Shire: All Fish & Where to Find Them

In the initial stages of “Tales of the Shire”, many fishing spots are inaccessible. However, as you advance through the game, more areas will be opened up for you to fish in. Here’s a comprehensive guide detailing all the fish and where to catch them, as well as instructions on how to obtain the fishing rod.

The Looker, Explained – PEAK

As a devoted gamer, I can’t help but share my excitement about an intriguing character I’ve come across in-game – The Looker! This mysterious fellow is often spotted as an orange scout, popping up randomly within the game. When he appears, he likes to lurk behind a distinctive, round rock, giving you quite the unexpected startle!

Dressed in his standard Scout’s uniform, The Looker stands out from the crowd due to his uncanny smile and captivating gaze. He doesn’t sport any additional cosmetics, but his peculiar appearance is more than enough to make him memorable.

With the MESA update, The Looker has taken on a new role as a harmless observer. While he doesn’t interact with players directly, he can still be seen giving you a creepy once-over from afar. Despite his eerie demeanor, rest assured that he means no harm – he’s just another intriguing addition to the game world!

Upcoming Games With Ridiculous Gameplay

In simpler terms, initial previews offer players a sneak peek into what’s ahead, yet some games manage to reveal enough action in brief clips to generate excitement right from the start. Whether it’s grand open-world adventures or chilling horrors, the future seems promising for enthusiasts who appreciate innovative and captivating gameplay experiences.

Ghost of Yotei Reveals New Characters, Weapons, and Features

More recently, developer Sucker Punch Productions showcased some upcoming features for the game Ghost of Yotei, including Watanabe Mode which lets players enjoy lo-fi hip hop music. In fact, Sucker Punch has already released two tracks from this mode on popular streaming services as a sneak peek. One of these tracks, “The Yotei Six,” could possibly be a hint for PlayStation’s latest update.

Nintendo Switch 2 Has 6 Big Games Releasing in September 2025

The latest Nintendo game called Drag x Drive was released on the Switch 2 in August and has received a mix of positive and negative reviews. Coming soon is an upgrade for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, also for the Switch 2, which will feature new story content, but other than that, there isn’t much exciting news this month for fans. However, September looks more promising for Switch 2 owners with several releases on the horizon, and there may even be a surprise in store!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Will Be Able to Get Another Shiny Legendary Soon

Originally named the Ruinous Pokemon, Chien-Pao is one of the four artifacts from destruction hailing from the Paldea region – a legendary group that were imprisoned in sanctuaries. Known for its Ice and Dark dual-type, this Legendary being boasts impressive attack and speed stats, making it adept at swiftly defeating foes with precision. Between August 3rd and 17th, players of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have the chance to challenge a radiant version of Chien-Pao in Five-Star Tera Raid dens scattered across Paldea. This Shiny variant of Chien-Pao possesses Ice as its Tera type, but normally cannot be captured after vanquishing it within a Tera Raid battle.