Branching Path: Kite Stenbuck’s Top 10 Games of 2025

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At the start of the year, I finally saved up enough money to build a new gaming PC. It’s packed with powerful components – an RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics card, a Ryzen 9800X3D processor, and a motherboard that can handle multiple SSDs. I was excited to play all my favorite games at the highest settings, aiming for a smooth 60+ frames per second at 1440p resolution. From now on, this PC will be my main gaming machine for anything that isn’t exclusive to Nintendo. And, by the way, I also managed to get my hands on a Switch 2!

Trump’s Midterm Meltdown: Impeachment, Crypto, and Clowns 🌪️🤡

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Alas, the winds of fortune have turned fickle for our protagonist. His approval ratings, once as inflated as his promises, now sag like a deflated balloon at a child’s birthday party. Inflation, that silent assassin of political careers, has left voters grumbling, while the Republican base, ever the fractious family, squabbles like siblings over the last slice of pie. Polls, those fickle oracles, whisper of a Democratic resurgence, threatening to wrest control of the House from Trump’s grasp. How the mighty teeter on the edge of their pedestals! 🪨

Dual Pokemon Card Heists See Over $300,000 Of Rare Collectibles Stolen

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Simi Sportscards, a trading card store in Simi Valley, was robbed early Sunday morning. According to KTLA, security cameras captured at least five people breaking in, smashing display cases, and stealing valuable sports trading cards and Pokémon cards. Owner Jake Miller says the thieves sawed through the front door and the loss, including repairs, stolen items, and new security measures, is estimated to be over $50,000.

Bitcoin’s Wild Ride: Spot-Driven or a Bubble?

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Bitcoin’s price, that capricious beauty, has recovered, buoyed by a return of risk appetite. But heed the warning: the rally is led by spot trading, not leveraged positions, as if the market has finally grown a spine 🦴. Or perhaps it’s just another trick of the light 🕯️.

Is Honkai: Star Rail Worth Playing in 2026?

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Absolutely, this game is a standout title. Honkai: Star Rail redefines what you expect from free-to-play RPGs. It’s more than just a game – it’s a beautifully designed, epic science fiction adventure that’s both engaging and respects your time. The game’s universe is constantly growing and feels both classic and modern, making it perfect for both longtime JRPG fans and newcomers alike. Prepare to be captivated – the Astral Express is a journey you won’t want to end.

🚨 South Korea’s Crypto Stall: Why Approval Takes Longer?

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Fast forward to 2025: The Financial Intelligence Unit handed out only two new approvals for Virtual Asset Service Providers. The lucky ones? Happy Block and Blosafe. Talk about exclusivity! And just when you thought things couldn’t get slower, approval times soared from 11 months to about 16 months. Some unlucky souls have been twiddling their thumbs for over 600 days. Seriously, where’s the therapy for that?

BTC’s January Stumble: Will Liquidity Gods Intervene?

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Post-Monday’s lofty delirium, BTC slipped a mere 2.40%, now trading at $92.5k-a figure which, in prognosticating terms, feels both bold and ridiculous. While critics fret over soggy shorts-term prospects, others nurse the delusion that sidelined liquidity might yet perform a miracles act. Such is the precarious dance of faith and folly. 🎭