3 Glitches That Actually Made Games Better

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When Space Invaders first came out in the late 1970s, it rapidly became a defining video game of the 1980s. It’s known for being challenging – players have to fight increasingly faster waves of alien ships that speed up as they approach. Interestingly, this increasing speed wasn’t intentional! Space Invaders was originally programmed for computer hardware that couldn’t handle displaying many objects on the screen at once. This caused the game to start slowly, but as players destroyed aliens and fewer remained, the game sped up. This programming limitation actually became one of the game’s most beloved features.

Star Trek Officially Ends an 11-Year Streak & Leaves the Franchise’s Future Uncertain

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When Discovery premiered on November 2, 2015, it kicked off a period where a new Star Trek show was always either approved or being made. That streak has ended. According to Trek Movie, both Season 6 of Strange New Worlds and Season 2 of Starfleet Academy are currently in post-production, and with no news about a third season of Starfleet Academy, the future of the franchise is now unclear. Interestingly, this isn’t necessarily a problem with Star Trek itself, but rather reflects broader changes in the entertainment industry.

The House of Hikmah launches April 8

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According to Lunacy Studios’ creative director, Faris Attieh, the team aimed to craft a story about overcoming grief that would resonate with everyone. They achieved this partly by showing how Maya’s father influenced the scholars she meets, highlighting his lasting impact. This also allowed them to uniquely represent the Islamic Golden Age, something rarely seen in video games, according to a press release.

Trump’s Crypto Crusade: Banks Beware, or It’s Off with Their Heads!

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The erstwhile Commander-in-Chief, Donald Trump, took to his digital soapbox, Truth Social, on March 3 to rally the troops. With a flourish that would make a bard blush, he declared his undying love for the U.S. crypto industry, urging lawmakers to stop dilly-dallying and pass the Clarity Act. Lest we forget, he also gave the banks a stern look, warning them not to undermine the Genius Act. In his own words, which were as subtle as a brick to the forehead:

Young Sherlock Season 1 Ending Explained: Holmes Family Twist

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The childhood death of Sherlock’s sister, Beatrice (played by Neve Gordon), has deeply affected both him and his brother Mycroft throughout the series. However, a surprising reveal at the end of season one offers Sherlock a glimmer of hope, while also leaving him with many unanswered questions.