pricpr So, the DTCC chaps have rolled up their sleeves and declared, “Tokenization, here we come!” Ondo Finance, those clever coves, have been tapped to join the fray, ensuring that real-world assets like equities and Treasuries can prance about on blockchains with all the grace of a debutante at her first ball.
I was reading a Polygon interview with the folks at Housemarque – Gregory Louden, the creative director, and Matti Häkli, an associate designer. They talked about how they really wanted Returnal‘s difficulty, which they call ‘Saros’, to be something players could tackle however they wanted. They also built the roguelike elements to be a bit more forgiving, especially over many runs, so you’d stay hooked for the long haul. It’s cool to hear they were thinking about keeping things engaging over time!
The manga series Seraph of the End, created by Takaya Kagami, Yamato Yamamoto, and Daisuke Furuya, is nearing its conclusion. After 14 years of publication in Shueisha’s Jump SQ magazine, the authors are currently working on the final volume of chapters. Writer Takaya Kagami announced the news in Volume 36, recently released in Japan, and shared a message with fans stating, “Whether I cry or laugh, the next volume is the last.” (The announcement was first noted by @animeupdates on X.)
There’s still no news about a potential Bully remake or re-release, but Rockstar Games recently posted a job listing that suggests they might be planning to revisit some of their older titles. The listing is for a Senior Gameplay Programmer, and while that’s not unusual, the description mentions working with ‘classic game technology’ on a small team, hinting at a remaster or re-release project.
As a huge fan of the MonsterVerse, I’ve always wondered what makes Skull Island so special. The novel for Kong: Skull Island suggested it might be a piece of the Hollow Earth that somehow surfaced, bringing its strange creatures and environment with it. There was even a little hint in the credits of Monarch Season 2 that the island actually dips back into the Hollow Earth sometimes, though we didn’t know why. But finally, the Season 2 finale of Monarch gives us the answer – it all makes sense now!
Let’s move on to some news about the popular Netflix thriller, The Night Agent. Filming has begun on season four, but this will be the show’s final season. While some viewers might think Netflix cancelled the show, creator Shawn Ryan explained that he always intended to end it after a satisfying run for its dedicated fans. So, while it’s sad to see the show go, the ending was always the plan.
While both shows are based on popular books, Reacher really puts a new spin on the spy thriller genre. The Prime Video series, starring Alan Ritchson, follows the wandering Jack Reacher as he travels across the country and stumbles into dangerous situations involving crime, corruption, and government wrongdoing. Though he’s a former military police officer instead of a traditional spy, Reacher’s approach to solving problems – investigating, going undercover, and then taking action – is reminiscent of classic spy shows.
Starting February 19, 2027, Disney and Lucasfilm will bring the original Star Wars – later known as A New Hope – back to movie theaters. This isn’t the first time a classic Star Wars film has been re-released; The Phantom Menace returned to cinemas in 2024, followed by Revenge of the Sith in 2025. A New Hope itself was re-released in 1997 to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and that release included a special edition with updated visual effects and scenes that had been previously cut.
Before its launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC, the game’s file size has been announced. Players will need at least 135GB of free space on Xbox Series X, 130GB on Xbox Series S, and 160GB on PC to download and install the game.
The UAE Ministry of Defence, with the precision of a seasoned orchestra, intercepted three of four Iranian cruise missiles; the fourth, perhaps sensing futility, plunged into the sea. Two passenger flights to Dubai were diverted, because when drones buzz, who needs retail therapy?
