Venezuela’s Crypto Tango: A Drama in Bitcoin Acts 🎭💰

Oh, the drama of it all! Whenever the geopolitical winds blow, the market darlings get their knickers in a twist. And now, Venezuela has sashayed back into the spotlight, leaving crypto traders clutching their pearls. But hold your horses, my loves! A report shared by Cryptoquant on January 5th reveals that while there’s a smidge of tension, it’s hardly the stuff of panic. How utterly civilized! 🍸

Code Vein II may just be succeeding for me where the original failed

We recently got to play a two-hour demo of the game on a standard PlayStation 5, around the same time as The Game Awards. The demo included the beginning of the game, a section later on, and two boss battles, both of which we really liked. A big reason for this was the improved character customization. The game still uses Blood Codes, but they’ve been updated to give you more freedom in how you build your character. Now, you can use any weapon with any Blood Code, though some combinations will naturally be more effective than others based on their stats.

Sega co-founder David Rosen dies aged 95

As a long-time fan of classic arcade games, I was really saddened to hear about the passing of Bernie Rosen. He was a huge part of getting Sega off the ground in the early days, and honestly, he helped build the entire Japanese arcade scene after the war – which eventually led to the global gaming industry we know and love today. He passed away peacefully in Los Angeles on December 25th, 2025, at the age of 95, surrounded by his family, according to RePlay Magazine. It’s a real loss for all of us who grew up enjoying the games he helped bring to life.

007 First Light Has Been Delayed

Late last month, Hakan Abrak from IO Interactive described their new 007 game, First Light, as their most ambitious project yet, promising classic Bond elements like exciting car chases, cool gadgets, and adventures in locations around the world. He also announced the game’s delay, explaining that the extra time will allow them to deliver a polished, high-quality experience for players from the start.

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Stranger Things: Vecna & The Mind Flayer’s Connection Fully Explained

The final season of Stranger Things revealed a surprising twist: Henry Creel, also known as One and Vecna, wasn’t the original creator of the Mind Flayer. Instead, he was manipulated by it before he even went to the Upside Down. For a long time, Stranger Things left many questions unanswered. The first season introduced viewers to the mysterious Upside Down, Eleven’s incredible abilities, and the terrifying Demogorgon.