Thursday, December 26

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Telegram community condemns Pavel Durov’s arrest in open letter, calls it violation of human rights
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Telegram community condemns Pavel Durov’s arrest in open letter, calls it violation of human rights

The #FreeDurov community, led by the TON Society, has called on France to release Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was arrested by French authorities on Aug. 25. The community published an open letter on Aug. 27 describing the arrest as a direct attack on freedom of expression and privacy rights and urging international bodies to challenge France’s actions. French police arrested Durov at Le Bourget Airport, north of Paris, on the night of Aug. 25. Following nearly 48 hours of limited communication, the French Prosecutor’s Office issued a statement detailing a series of grave charges against him. His detention was extended and could last up to 96 hours. Arrest condemned The #FreeDurov community condemned the arrest, arguing that it undermined Durov’s long-standing commitment to securing f...
Crypto Wealth Boom: Millionaire Population Jumps 95% In One Year — Survey
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Crypto Wealth Boom: Millionaire Population Jumps 95% In One Year — Survey

The world of cryptocurrency is abuzz. Traders are reporting an explosive increase in the number of crypto millionaires. A new report indicates that the number of people holding more than $1 million in crypto holdings has jumped 95% in the past year. The main reason: Bitcoin ETFs and surges in the value of many types of cryptocurrency. A New Wave Of Millionaires Crypto Wealth Report 2024 estimates that there are now about 172,300 crypto millionaires in the world, from 88,200 last year. Among those, Bitcoin millionaires increased even more drastically, doubling to 85,400. The total market value of cryptocurrencies has also scaled to $2.3 trillion, up 89% from the previous year. It cited 325 crypto centi-millionaires with holdings of $100 million or more and an increase in the ranks of crypt...
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‘Super Farming Boy’ Available for Pre-Order on iOS with 20% Discount, Launch Planned for Next Year

Back in April we took a look at the trailer for Super Farming Boy from developer LemonChili. It took the basic idea of a cozy farming game–planting crops, harvesting, building out your own little dream property–and amped it up with lighting fast arcade-style gameplay mechanics and a devious antagonist to fight against. They dubbed it “Harvest Moon on steroids" and I got that same sort of vibe from watching the trailer. You play as a boy with super powers (your name is literally Super) so you’re able to zip around your farm harvesting crops, and the act of harvesting can trigger cool combos and chain reactions. Check out the trailer if you missed it before. Anyway, I love the idea of a farming sim turned up to 11, and this week LemonChili has announced a more specific roadmap for th...
Funko Fusion Puts Funko Pop Haters’ Voices In The Mouth Of Its Villain
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Funko Fusion Puts Funko Pop Haters’ Voices In The Mouth Of Its Villain

For years, the Lego franchise has dominated a specific space for licensed action-platformers, taking the essence of properties ranging from Star Wars to Harry Potter and transposing them into a goofy video game setting. What makes the Lego games fun, apart from their players' affinity for colorful blocks, is the lighthearted tone inherent in translating the stories of various movies into toy form.Funko Fusion has a lot of surface similarities with Lego's takes on video games, and the main one is a similarly comedic take on a lot of subject matter. Where Lego generally skews young, however, Funko Fusion, like the vinyl Pop toys the game is based on, wants to attract an older audience.At the top level, Funko Fusion is a 3D action-platformer using the Funko Pop art aesthetic and combining a b...
Silent Hill 2 Merch Collection At GameStop – Preorder Wireless Controller, Gaming Headset, And More
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Silent Hill 2 Merch Collection At GameStop – Preorder Wireless Controller, Gaming Headset, And More

The spooky season is almost here, and with it comes the long-awaited remake of Silent Hill 2. A beloved classic from the PS2 era, Bloober Team's take on the survival-horror game is shaping up to do it justice, and if you're looking to get in the right mood for when it arrives on October 8, GameStop has an exclusive Silent Hill 2 merch collection featuring a dozen officially licensed products, including gaming accessories, apparel, and collectibles display on your shelves. Everything in the collection is $60 or less. See Silent Hill Merch Collection On the gaming accessories side of the Silent Hill 2 collection, there's a wireless PC controller with Hall Effect sticks and remappable back buttons for $60. Thanks to the removable faceplate design, you can swap out the Silent Hill c...
Bitcoin crashes over 6% to $58k before attempting recovery
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Bitcoin crashes over 6% to $58k before attempting recovery

Bitcoin (BTC) fell over 6% on Aug. 27 to a low of $57,880 before marking a slight recovery. The majority of the losses were recorded in less than an hour after Bitcoin lost the key $61,000 support level and continued sliding until finding a new floor. As of press time, the flagship crypto was still down 6% over the past 24 hours and trading at $59,300 as bulls attempt a recovery, based on CryptoSlate data. The wider market echoed the bleeding, with large caps down significantly from the highs reached over the past weekend. Large caps bleed Ethereum (ETH) was hit the hardest during the period, falling almost 10% on the day to a low of $2,388 before bulls regained control. Meanwhile, Solana (SOL) fell to a low of $145 before notching a recovery. As of press time, ETH and SOL were trading at ...
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War’ Adds Cross-Server Battles in Latest Empire Invasion Update
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‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War’ Adds Cross-Server Battles in Latest Empire Invasion Update

JOYCITY has launched an exciting new update for Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War, inviting everyone to join in on thrilling conquests against other Captains all over the world. In particular, the Empire Invasion event offers server-versus-server competitions that will have you vying for first place in exchange for valuable pirate treasure. Gear up for an all-out sea brawl – can you fight to stay afloat and sink those enemy ships across servers? After the matchmaking phase, you’ll need to clear missions in the Eve Festival preliminary round to enjoy some handy buffs for the final battle. This includes server-wide perks and the ability to switch between servers – a handy trick to have up your sleeve when you’re conquering the opposing Empire’s territories. During the Invasion Conquest...
Star Wars Outlaws Review – Missing The Mark
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Star Wars Outlaws Review – Missing The Mark

On Akiva, Kay and Nix dig into a fruit that, when the chef cuts into it, bursts open with dozens of flies that had been growing inside it. What's unnerving to me happens to be a delicacy for Star Wars, as Kay lets Nix happily lap up the fluttering bugs while she leans in to begin nibbling the fruit. It's a very different scene from the food stand on Toshara, where I watched Kay and Nix gobble down roasted street corn. Both moments, however, are full of love, and looking back on them and the other food vendors in Star Wars Outlaws, I appreciate how they briefly delve into an aspect of Star Wars we've really never seen before: the street food scene. This is Outlaws' strength: the moments that give you a glimpse into what it's like to live in the Star Wars universe for those who aren't fighti...