One reason to contemplate ringing the golden bell (yes, literally like a gilded dinner bell for crypto millionaires) is that if gold is a play on US fiscal dominance, one could argue the party’s already crashed. The chart below shows US M2 against the above-ground value of gold plus Bitcoin’s market value. During times of monetary…
HBO Max will add several new titles in November, including two upcoming 2025 A24 films: Ari Aster’s Eddington, a story about a conflict between a mayor and sheriff during the Covid pandemic, and Materialists, a romantic comedy directed by Celine Song (who also directed Past Lives – which is also coming to HBO Max next month and is considered one of the best films of recent years). A three-part documentary series focusing on baseball star Alex Rodriguez, titled Alex vs Arod, will also be available.
I’m hearing some interesting news out of DC Studios. Knight Edge Media is reporting they’ve trademarked the name “Salvation Run” – and they filed it just days after the Peacemaker Season 2 finale aired! While DC Comics already owns the rights to “Salvation Run” in the comic book world, it seems DC Studios is securing a separate trademark, likely for a potential movie – it could be live-action or animated, they haven’t specified yet. It definitely sounds like they’re developing something new based on that title, and I’m intrigued to see where they take it.
If you enjoy collecting Disney cards, Topp’s new Disney Wonder series is for you. But if you prefer playing a card game, check out Disney Lorcana. The latest expansion, Whispers in the Well, launches November 15th and includes characters like Simba, Merlin, Megara, and Beast. You can preorder the Whispers in the Well Illumineer’s Trove at Amazon – it’s a great starter kit with booster packs, a storage box, and other accessories. For beginners, the Whispers in the Well Single-Player Deck is an even better option. It comes with a 60-card deck, a rulebook, and an extra pack of 12 cards to get you started.
Both of these collectible figures are sold by Japanese sellers and shipped by Amazon US. Because they come directly from Amazon, you get the benefit of their 30-day free return policy. The Ganondorf figure was originally available for preorder last summer for $97, so the current price is higher if you didn’t preorder. The Zelda figure was briefly sold for $95 during the holidays, but now costs $120, a $10 increase that’s directly from Amazon, not a seller markup.
The trailer hinted at a style reminiscent of the popular film series, using shaky, found-footage visuals and building a similar feeling of suspense and unease.
The game’s developer explained that feedback from players, combined with their own data, gave them valuable information on how to make Arc Raiders better before it officially releases. Here’s a summary of the main points, according to the developer.
Silent Hill f takes place in 1960s Japan, in the made-up village of Ebisugaoka. The story centers on Hinako, a teenage girl coming of age and challenging traditional expectations for women, including resisting a pre-arranged marriage. The game explores how Hinako deals with these internal conflicts, gradually revealing the psychological and physical abuse she’s suffered within a male-dominated society.
Some games offer difficulty settings that truly enhance the experience, feeling like the developer’s original vision fully realized. These are the challenging modes that are actually worth trying.
On October 21st, the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) announced it will start closely watching the asteroid 3I/ATLAS. This is the first time the network has ever focused its monitoring efforts on an object that came from outside our solar system.