Hideo Kojima Hails The Mandalorian & Grogu As An “Entertaining Spectacle” In Rave Review

A video game designer and writer has called the new Star Wars movie an “entertaining spectacle,” and has shared what he enjoyed about it. Reviews for The Mandalorian and Grogu have been mixed since its release in theaters on May 22, 2026. Some critics thought it was a fun addition to the Star Wars universe, while others felt it was better suited for streaming on Disney+ than for a cinematic experience. Currently, the movie has a 62% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 247 reviews.

Crypto Lobby Fights Back: Warren’s Attack on Stablecoin Charters Sparks Industry Uproar

As a researcher following the crypto space, I’ve been tracking a recent dispute between the Digital Chamber and Senator Warren regarding crypto bank charters. The Digital Chamber has written to Comptroller Jonathan Gould, asking the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to maintain its decision to issue national trust bank charters to companies like Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle. This comes after Senator Warren publicly criticized the OCC, alleging they improperly approved at least nine crypto charters, potentially violating the National Bank Act and posing risks to the U.S. banking system.

Stranger Than Heaven is RGG’s Last Show to Win Back its Fans

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio are working on a new game that explores the early days and growth of the Tojo Clan, the powerful organization from the Yakuza series. Initially, I wasn’t thrilled to hear it was tied to that franchise, but the more details RGG Studios revealed, the more excited I became.

Downton Abbey Creator’s 3-Season HBO Period Drama Is The Superior Series

Although many still adore Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes’ series The Gilded Age is often considered his better work. This lavish HBO show is set in late 1800s America, a period of rapid economic growth and social change. It shifts the focus from the established, calm world of British nobility to the determined and competitive new wealth of New York City. The story revolves around Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon), the wife of a powerful railroad magnate, who is determined to break into the highest circles of New York society, but the city’s established families aren’t willing to easily accept her.

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Based on posts on X, it appears Ripple is planning to offer services that go beyond just blockchain technology and digital payments.

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This achievement establishes a clear, legally-defined path for buying and selling digital assets in the Philippines, which is a market that’s expanding quickly.