Key Takeaways Pokémon Legends: Z-A Version 1.0.2 Launches Ahead of Ranked Battle Season 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A has rolled out its Version 1.0.2 update, bringing critical bug fixes and gameplay improvements just in time for the start of Ranked Battle Season 2. The mandatory patch, released on October 5, focuses on stabilizing online play and…
Key Takeaways Final Fantasy 14 Faces a New Wave of DDoS Attacks Final Fantasy 14 players across North America are facing widespread disconnection issues as the MMORPG’s servers come under sustained distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The ongoing disruptions have affected four major data centers—Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis—leaving thousands of players frustrated and unable to…
Key Takeaways Nintendo Store App Finally Goes Global After years of regional exclusivity, Nintendo has officially launched its Store app for mobile users worldwide. Previously limited to Japan, the Android and iOS app now lets players shop for games, accessories, and official Nintendo merchandise directly from their smartphones. The new release joins Nintendo’s expanding lineup…
Key Takeaways A Game That Never Needed to Be Open-World Not every game wants to be Grand Theft Auto—and MindsEye might finally be realizing that. The troubled open-world shooter from Build a Rocket Boy, the studio led by former GTA producer Leslie Benzies, launched earlier this year to a mix of curiosity and disappointment. Once…
Key Takeaways Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — What You Need to Know Before Launch In just over a week, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will deploy worldwide, marking another major entry in Activision’s long-running franchise. Ahead of its November 14 release, Activision has officially revealed the game’s PC system requirements, preload times,…
Key Takeaways A Shutdown — or a Cosmic Smokescreen? When the U.S. government went into shutdown, most assumed it was just another political standoff. But in certain corners of the astronomy community, whispers began to circulate: what if the timing wasn’t a coincidence? At the center of those whispers is 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object whose…
Key Takeaways A New Leak Points to Evolving PS5 Features A new PlayStation 5 leak has stirred excitement across the gaming community after unused store icons were allegedly discovered in Sony’s database. These icons, which appear on the PS5 but not the PS4, could hint at significant feature updates for the console — including cross-buy…
Key Takeaways Fantastic Pixel Castle Shuts Down After Losing Funding Fantastic Pixel Castle, the independent studio led by Greg Street, will officially close its doors on November 17, 2025, following unsuccessful efforts to secure new funding. The news was shared by Street on LinkedIn on November 3, where he confirmed the shutdown and thanked fans,…
Key Takeaways A Cosmic Visitor Turns Blue Astronomers are once again captivated by the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which has begun showing a blueish hue after a sudden and dramatic brightening event. Hidden behind the Sun for several weeks, the object re-emerged into view with this new coloration, marking the third time it has appeared to…
Key Takeaways Universal’s Classic Franchise Rises Again Universal Pictures is digging deep into its treasure chest of iconic monster movies, with The Mummy franchise poised for a thrilling resurrection. The studio is developing a new sequel to its beloved late-’90s and early-2000s adventure series, and talks are reportedly underway to bring back original stars Brendan…