Author: Ibrahim Abdulaziz Adan

Two Stamp Studios is developing a Western survival horror game called Hear Tell of Hauntings, which is set in 1897 Montana. Players control former outlaw Adelaide Clancy, who explores the haunted Wraith Manor using gunslinger skills and puzzle-solving. The game combines Red Dead Redemption 2’s Western style with Resident Evil’s horror mechanics, but has no release date yet. Two Stamp Studios has announced Hear Tell of Hauntings, an upcoming survival horror game that merges Western aesthetics with classic horror gameplay. The third-person adventure occurs in 1897 Montana, positioning players as former outlaw Adelaide Clancy. The game draws inspiration from established…

Bitcoin hit $117,602 with 5% daily gains, and Charles Hoskinson predicts it could reach $250,000 within 12-24 months. Two major crypto bills will face House votes during Crypto Week, starting July 14, and could bring regulatory clarity to the industry. Industry leaders say the legislation may unlock institutional capital and trigger significant crypto adoption. Bitcoin has reached new all-time highs, trading at $117,602 with a 5.52% daily gain. The cryptocurrency’s trading volume surged 70% to exceed $100 billion, signaling strong market interest. Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, has reinforced his prediction that Bitcoin could reach $250,000, citing upcoming regulatory developments…

DeFi Dev Corp becomes the top public Solana holder with 846,630 SOL in treasury. The company eyes a 1M SOL goal as bonuses and funding drive aggressive accumulation. Institutional momentum builds as CME volume and treasury activity around SOL rise. DeFi Dev Corp has recently acquired 153,225 tokens of Solana (SOL), officially making the company the largest publicly known token holder. The firm, which has positioned itself as a Solana-focused treasury company, now controls 846,630 SOL.  This milestone indicates a major transformation in institutional involvement in Solana, a blockchain initially regarded as a secondary chain to Ethereum. With this latest…

Square Enix producer Naoki Yoshida says there’s no clear answer on whether Final Fantasy will return to turn-based gameplay.  Individual game directors decide what combat system fits their creative vision, and Square Enix won’t force them to use specific mechanics.  Turn-based Final Fantasy remains possible but depends entirely on what future directors want to create. Square Enix producer Naoki Yoshida has addressed speculation about Final Fantasy’s potential return to turn-based gameplay. The franchise veteran acknowledged fan demand but offered no definitive commitment to reviving the classic combat system. The discussion emerged following the success of Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition…

Sony released Ghost of Yōtei-themed PlayStation 5 accessories, but they only work with PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro models.  Original PS5 owners could not buy these accessories, and they felt abandoned by Sony.  This decision has created backlash among early console adopters who supported the platform during its launch. Sony’s recent State of Play event showcased the upcoming Ghost of Yōtei sequel alongside new PlayStation 5 hardware variants. While the kintsugi-inspired designs received widespread praise, the announcement sparked controversy among original PlayStation 5 owners who discovered they could not purchase the themed accessories. Limited Hardware Compatibility Creates Consumer Divide The…

Pump.fun bought Kolscan wallet tracker and will make its services free for all users. The company plans a $600 million token sale on July 12 with tokens priced at $0.004 each. This acquisition combines social trading tools with wallet analytics to compete with major social media platforms. Pump.fun, the Solana-based memecoin launchpad, has announced its acquisition of Kolscan, a wallet tracking platform, positioning itself for enhanced market capabilities ahead of its planned $600 million public token sale on July 12. The acquisition represents Pump.fun’s effort to integrate advanced analytics and social trading features into its ecosystem. According to the company’s…

FTX unstaked 189,851 SOL tokens worth $31.32 million during the current bull market. Analysts remain split on whether this will create price volatility or be absorbed by strong demand. The exchange still holds 7.057 million staked SOL tokens worth approximately $943 million. According to recent blockchain data, FTX has unstaked approximately 189,851 SOL tokens worth $31.32 million. The move comes during renewed market optimism and growing institutional interest in Solana. Market analysts are closely watching for potential selling pressure that could affect SOL’s price trajectory. Today’s live Solana price is $163.76, showing the token’s current valuation amid ongoing market developments.…

Ethereum Foundation will deploy Layer 1 zkEVM within a year, and this will make validators verify proofs instead of re-executing transactions. ETH price hit $3,009 following the announcement, and Layer 2 ZK rollups face reduced competitive advantage. ZK startups must pivot to Ethereum-aligned tools and services or risk becoming irrelevant in the new ecosystem. The Ethereum Foundation announced plans to deploy a Layer 1 zkEVM within the next year, marking a significant blockchain architecture shift. This development coincides with Ethereum’s price reaching $3,009.38, reflecting growing market confidence in the network’s technological advancement. At the time of writing, ETH is trading…

Pokemon Center Japan launched make-to-order sales for PIKACHU DINER merchandise after fans complained about scalpers reselling expensive items.  The new system lets customers buy plushies and mascots directly once stock runs out, and it eliminates the scarcity that scalpers exploit.  This policy change helps genuine fans get merchandise at normal prices without competing against resellers. Pokemon Center Japan has introduced a make-to-order system for its popular PIKACHU DINER merchandise line following widespread community complaints about scalping activities. The new approach ensures legitimate fans can purchase items without competing against resellers who have dominated limited product releases. The Pokemon Company announced…

Xbox players are suddenly getting hundreds of game and DLC updates for no clear reason.  The updates finish quickly, but some players must install them multiple times in endless cycles.  Microsoft has not explained why this happens, but users think it involves digital signatures or license checks. Xbox console owners are experiencing an unusual technical issue that requires extensive updates across their entire game libraries. The bug affects both recently installed titles and games that have remained unchanged for over a decade. Players report receiving update notifications for hundreds of games and downloadable content simultaneously. The issue appears random, with…