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New Splinter Cell Trailer Picks A Canon Ending For Chaos Theory
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New Splinter Cell Trailer Picks A Canon Ending For Chaos Theory

by admin September 16, 2025


The official trailer for Netflix and Ubisoft’s upcoming animated series, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, gives us a much better look at this new version of Sam Fisher and lets us hear more of Liev Schreiber as the aging operative. And while I was nervous at first, I now feel confident that Schreiber can pull this off. Now let’s just hope the show itself is good, too.

On September 16, Ubisoft released the official trailer for Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. The new animated show adapts Ubisoft’s popular stealth-action video game franchise into an episodic series that will premiere on Netflix exclusively on October 14. Here’s the trailer, which features Sam Fisher doing what you expect: sneaking around, wearing cool goggles, killing people with wire, and being cranky about stuff.

We get to hear more of Liev Schreiber’s take on Sam Fisher, and while it is different than the version established by Michael Ironside, I appreciate that he still sounds like an old guy who is about to snap at any point, and if he does, God help anyone caught in his way. While I’ll miss Ironside, who voiced the character in the original games, I’m happy that Sam is in good hands. And honestly, I’m just excited to get more Splinter Cell in any form.

In this new trailer, we learn more about what this show is actually about.  After a younger agent, Zinnia, gets her hands on some valuable intel, she comes to Sam Fisher for help. This brings Fisher into a mission that involves Douglas Shetland, a villainous character and former friend from the Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow and Chaos Theory games. His daughter is all grown up and running what appears to be an evil corporation of some kind. Uh oh!

Interestingly, in the trailer, we briefly see the ending of Chaos Theory, with Sam and Douglas standing with guns pointed at each other. It also seems like this series makes it canon that Sam Fisher shot Shetland. In the game, it was a choice between shooting him and not shooting him. If you didn’t pull the trigger, Shetland would shoot at Sam, forcing him to dodge Shetland’s attack before stabbing and killing him. It’s not 100% clear yet if Deathwatch is canon with the games, but if it is, I wonder what else the show will introduce into the franchise’s (surprisingly) sprawling lore.

Splinter Cell: Deathwatch is being written and produced by John Wick writer Derek Kolstad. It will be available on Netflix on October 14.



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McDonald’s adds anti-scalper policies after Pokemon Happy Meal chaos leads to wasted food

by admin September 12, 2025



McDonald’s Japan is cracking down on scalpers after Pokemon Happy Meal promotions triggered chaos and piles of wasted food earlier this summer.

Back in August, the chain was overwhelmed by demand for Pokemon Happy Meals, known locally as Happy Sets. Each set included a promo card pack containing a guaranteed Pikachu plus one random card from a pool of five.

The promotion saw massive lines outside restaurants and even abandoned bags of food on the streets. Some customers reportedly bought meals only for the cards, discarding the food entirely.

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McDonald’s Japan adds new rules to prevent scalping

With a new Happy Meal promotion rolling out on September 12, McDonald’s is limiting sales to three meals per group and restricting mobile orders, similar to what they did with the second half of their latest Pokemon collab.

In an official statement, the company said: “McDonald’s does not tolerate food being left unattended or discarded. We strictly prohibit purchases or resale of Happy Sets for the purpose of resale, or other purchases for commercial purposes.”

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McDonald’s Japan has apologized after limited edition Pokemon Happy Meals containing exclusive cards sold out in less than 24 hours

People were buying the meals just to resell the cards on eBay, with some customers just throwing out their food pic.twitter.com/pdZrnWBD0Z

— Dexerto (@Dexerto) August 9, 2025

The new rules also suspend delivery and mobile ordering for Happy Meals. Only in-store and drive-thru purchases will be allowed on release day.

This comes as the latest toy launch features four new Sanrio-themed Happy Meal sets: “Plarail,” “My Melody and Kuromi,” “Let’s Play With Cinnamoroll,” and “Moon Universe Nanchara Kotetsukun.”

McDonald’s also warned stock will be limited and advised customers to, “Please refrain from inquiring about inventory at each store.”

Despite the restrictions, scalpers are still expected to target the short sales window. McDonald’s says it will reassess its policies after the first day, meaning further rules could follow if chaos returns.

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If these policies prove effective, it will be interesting to see if the chain implements these rules worldwide, especially for major collabs that result in consumer frenzies and scalping.





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Borderlands 4 Review - Cathartic Chaos
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Borderlands 4 Review – Cathartic Chaos

by admin September 11, 2025


Following Borderlands 3, I had a hard question to ask: Has one of my favorite series passed me by? That 2019 release made me realize that the last Borderlands game I truly enjoyed – outside of Telltale’s excellent Tales from the Borderlands – was Borderlands 2 in 2012. I initially approached Borderlands 4 with skepticism for that reason. However, Gearbox evidently agreed with my criticisms, as Borderlands 4 introduces and recalibrates myriad elements to deliver what could very well be my new favorite in the series. 

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Borderlands 4 plays all the familiar refrains for which the franchise is known: You control one of four Vault Hunters as you gun down thousands of masked maniacs and mutated monsters. Taking down these hordes of enemies not only grants you valuable experience for leveling your character, but also millions of guns to loot. True to its pedigree, these weapons are a highlight; every encounter holds the potential to yield your new favorite weapon, a rush I never grew tired of during my 50-plus-hour playthrough. Though upgrades to my existing loadout were ultimately rare, I lived for when I got something unique, like a sticky-bomb sniper rifle or a singularity-spawning throwing knife.

I always looked forward to the loot each battle would deliver, but Borderlands 4’s gunfights are as chaotic and fun as ever. Though some drag on longer than my liking, wide ranges of enemies from disparate factions elevate the variety of foes in any given fight, and I often caught myself leaning in to focus when the dynamic music shift signaled the arrival of a strong “Badass” enemy variant. I loved picking off foes with my single-shot assault rifle before storming in with my corrosive shotgun. Throwing a knife to deliver the final blow while trying to reload never ceased to make me feel like an action star. 

 

The world of Kairos is under the oppressive thumb of the Timekeeper, who values order above all else. Gearbox has crafted an appropriately intimidating antagonist that shines distinctly from the series’ past villains, and in the process delivers my favorite big bad since Borderlands 2’s Handsome Jack. If you want the more unhinged villain type for which the franchise is known, you’ll find plenty of that through his supporting cast.

To combat the Timekeeper, this entry delivers arguably the strongest class of Vault Hunters yet, each with multiple distinct skill trees to develop, as well as character-specific Action Skills. Rafa’s an agile damage-dealer; Harlowe can apply a status ailment that spreads damage across multiple targets; Vex can summon support phantoms; and my personal favorite, Amon, can throw elemental axes or call upon a fiery barrier. Thanks to wider skill trees and a ton of unlockable cosmetics, you can customize your characters more than ever before.

Each character has access to all-new traversal mechanics like gliding and grappling. I always enjoyed gliding onto the battlefield, ground-slamming an enemy from above, and sprinting into a sliding shotgun blast before zipping out of danger. These improved movement mechanics add a ton to each combat encounter, and I genuinely think it would be difficult to go back to older Borderlands games where you don’t have these moves at your disposal. However, having the same button perform dodge, ground-pound, and crouch caused me more than a few upsetting deaths.

These traversal elements come in handy as you make your way through the largest world in franchise history. Kairos, which is fast to explore thanks to a summonable Digirunner vehicle, is full of fun diversions like safe houses, world bosses, and compelling side missions. You can also discover Vaults, which house wave-based combat punctuated by intense boss battles, but it’s disappointing to have some of the most fun content hidden behind a cryptic “hot/cold” meter that doesn’t work well with so many layers in the world.

Though the most rewarding moments of my playthrough came during exploration, the open world can be laborious, as I sometimes struggled to find the best route to my destination. Thankfully, the new Echo-4 robot companion can help navigate to your waypoint, but its guidance can be hit or miss. 

 

Borderlands 4 generally scales with your level the entire game, which makes the steep level spike in the final stretch jarring and frustrating. That skyrocketing difficulty deflated the momentum I had going into the final act, but the story as a whole is much more even than prior entries. Borderlands 4 better balances the comedic elements and offers more memorable gags, characters, and set-piece moments.

In fact, the worst thing I can say about Borderlands 4 is that some things just go on for too long. Some fights are too prolonged, some missions feature too many chaining objectives, and some bosses have way too much health. When those bullet-sponge bosses have multiple forms, they become exercises in tedium and frustration rather than the adrenaline-fueled encounters they’re designed to be. But when the game is this much fun to play, that’s only a minor annoyance and is often alleviated through the series’ excellent co-op, which is even better in this entry, thanks to easy-to-join sessions, enhanced fast travel, and replayable boss encounters. However, by the time I reached the final boss, it was evident that some parts of the game are not appropriately tuned for single-player action.

Though many of the series’ core elements remain intact, Gearbox has refined and reconfigured them in such ways that Borderlands 4 rises beyond anything the series has accomplished to this point, making for a chaotic looter-shooter worthy of the series’ sterling early-2010s reputation. It’s simultaneously a poster child for excess and restraint, which sounds paradoxical, but for a series named for existing on the border of seemingly opposed concepts, it feels right at home. 



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WLFI finds a bull in the chaos, trader expects a comeback
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WLFI finds a bull in the chaos, trader expects a comeback

by admin September 8, 2025



Backed by the Trump family and mired in controversy, World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token is now attracting bullish calls from top traders despite its turbulent debut.

Michaël van de Poppe sees the volatile newcomer staging a comeback, eyeing a move to $0.30 after bouncing from recent lows. WLFI’s price action has been anything but quiet: a blockbuster presale, a splashy exchange debut, a near 50% drop from its peak, and controversy surrounding early investor Justin Sun, whose wallet was blacklisted after suspicious transfers.

With momentum building above $0.19, van de Poppe is leaning into the chaos, calling WLFI’s volatility a trader’s dream.

Summary

  • WLFI jumps 18% in 24h, rebounding to $0.22 from $0.1908 lows.
  • Token is down close to 50% from $0.46 ATH on September 1, 2025.
  • Trader Michaël van de Poppe eyes $0.30 as next upside target.

Poppe says he is actively trading WLFI

WLFI, at last check on Sunday, is up 13% over the previous 24 hours to $0.22, recovering from a low of $0.1908. The token hit an all-time high of $0.46 on Sept. 1, 2025, but has since dropped close to 50% from that peak.

Van de Poppe’s bullish outlook comes amid increased trading volume and volatility that he views as favorable conditions.

The crypto analyst stated he is “actively trading $WLFI” and “loves the volatility” surrounding the token. He identified $0.21 as a potential buying opportunity if the market provides another dip, and mentioned $0.30 as the next target if the current uptrend remains intact.

I’m personally actively trading $WLFI.

I love the volatility. Lots of volume to generate on this one.

Uptrend has started.

I’d personally be interested to be buying the dip around $0.21, if it’s provided.

If trend remains intact –> $0.30 is next. pic.twitter.com/JV8EfOqGDm

— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) September 7, 2025

With presale rounds in October 2024 at $0.015 per token and January 2025 at $0.05, WLFI’s journey got underway. Around $550 million was raised for the initiative by more than 85,000 investors worldwide. After 99.94% of holders approved for trading, the token went live on September 1, 2025.

Following the launch, WLFI made its debut on well-known exchanges like Binance, OKX, Coinbase, and Kraken. It opened between $0.30 and $0.33 before peaking at $0.46.

Justin Sun drama creates market turbulence

The token’s price action has been complicated by controversy surrounding early investor Justin Sun.

The Tron founder initially invested $30 million in November 2024, which later grew to $75 million.

Blockchain data revealed that a wallet linked to Sun transferred approximately $9 million worth of WLFI tokens to an exchange shortly after the September 1 launch.

This move raised community suspicions about potential market manipulation and dumping strategies.

World Liberty Financial responded decisively on September 3, 2025, by blacklisting Sun’s wallet address. This action froze nearly 595 million unlocked tokens worth over $100 million, plus an additional 2.4 billion locked tokens.

Current trading patterns show WLFI has found support above $0.19 and is building momentum toward higher resistance levels. This supports the technical case for van de Poppe’s bullish outlook.





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Hollow Knight: Silksong causes server chaos on Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo as platforms grind to a halt
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Hollow Knight: Silksong causes server chaos on Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo as platforms grind to a halt

by admin September 4, 2025


A little game by the name of Hollow Knight: Silksong just released, and it has thrown platforms into chaos.

As you can see from images captured by the Eurogamer team, the likes of Steam was brought to a grinding halt as many flocked to get their hands on the highly-anticipated sequel.

Meanwhile, several of us have been unable to add the game to our carts across Xbox, PlayStation and Switch. The PS store, for example, is stuck on Wishlisted at the time of writing.


In the words of our Conner: “Steam it looks like every step has issues, trying to pay with Paypal is leading to error messages.”

Are you having more luck than us?

Silksong is stuck on Wishlist on PlayStation. | Image credit: Eurogamer

Trying to get Silksong on Xbox, but only getting this blank screen. | Image credit: Eurogamer

Dom also got this ‘Silksong unavailable’ screen on Xbox.

Unable to add Silksong to cart on Steam. | Image credit: Eurogamer

Switch 2 is also having some Silksong-related issues.

Steam screenshot showing that “something went wrong” as we tried to purchase Silksong. | Image credit: Eurogamer



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McDonald’s delays One Piece Happy Meal promotion after Pokemon card chaos

by admin August 23, 2025



McDonald’s Japan has delayed its upcoming Happy Set toy promotion after complaints that its recent Pokemon card giveaway caused food waste and resale problems.

The company announced Thursday that its collaboration with the manga and anime series One Piece, originally scheduled to begin on August 29, has been postponed. Customers will instead receive toys from past Happy Set meals.

The decision comes after the Pokemon promotion earlier this month, which saw limited-edition cards given away with Happy Meals. The campaign led to long queues, bulk purchases, and images of discarded food as buyers sought to secure the collectible cards.

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McDonald’s said many outlets ran out of cards on the first day despite the campaign being planned for three days. The company later apologized and pledged to review its promotional strategy after the cards began appearing for resale online, with some listed for tens of thousands of dollars.

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One Piece collaboration put on hold

Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency has instructed McDonald’s to improve its sales practices and reduce food waste. The company has since introduced limits on the number of Happy Meals that can be purchased in a single order.

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The One Piece promotion was intended to feature toys tied to the long-running franchise. The series began as a manga in 1997 before expanding into an anime two years later, with related games and merchandise becoming major hits in Japan.

McDonald’s has not confirmed when or if the One Piece Happy Set promotion will be rescheduled.



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Jubilation, chaos, and a lot of screaming: inside a Hollow Knight community Discord as the Silksong release date finally hit
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Jubilation, chaos, and a lot of screaming: inside a Hollow Knight community Discord as the Silksong release date finally hit

by admin August 21, 2025


30-minutes until the live reveal of the latest Hollow Knight: Silksong trailer, the Hollow Knight: Silksong Daily News Discord server is packed. Almost a hundred people are sitting in a single voice channel, chatting away, cracking jokes. In less than an hour, they’ll blow out my earphones.

Prior to the release date trailer, the regular gags are thrown out perhaps for the final time. The game will be announcing a delay, one person meekly chirps. Another boisterous and proud, declares that Team Cherry had tweeted something, lying as easily as he breathed.

“Why are there so many people on this call?” one user asks. “How many are in the official Silksong Discord?” unaware that the official Hollow Knight Discord had locked its voice channels, making Silksong Daily News the go-to spot for live reactions.

You can watch the release date trailer for Hollow Knight: Silksong here!Watch on YouTube

In the few minutes leading to the reveal, shock reactions at 160,000, then 200,000 people flocking to the YouTube trailer stream flow constant and jubilant through the voices of eager fans. Discord user Kelton closes down the Itch.io Silksong fan game, and settles in to watch. Everyone quickly mutes themselves as the YouTube timer nears zero, others are told to shut up.

The timer hits zero, only for another three minute timer to appear. Everyone unmutes again. Some claps, an “oh my god”, scattered laughter. Someone notices that 260,000 people are now watching live, and renewed cries for muted mics are made by leaders of the pack. Discord user Schmalamph states: “after so many years it’s finally time”, before shifting up with a “Silksong 2034” gag to the chat’s amusement.

Then, the trailer starts, and it’s beautiful. Gasps and meek cheers pop out between cuts. The map is shown and people start to get riled up, “holy shits” get thrown out as Hornet flips around platforms and enemies alike. The volume rises steadily with each new line in the trailer, over 200 enemies, over 40 bosses. At this point, I should have turned the volume down.

Then, the trailer fades to black, and September 4 creeps into frame. Everyone unmutes at once and screams. They cheer and yell and one guy does what sounds like a war cry. Some European fella starts singing September by Earth, Wind, & Fire. Then, very few leave. They stick around and celebrate while pouring through the trailer frame-by-frame. As the dissection of every detail, every nugget of information continues, I take my leave with sore eardrums.

This experience, hanging out in a Hollow Knight: Silksong Discord and listening in to the jokes, the joy, and the post-trailer merriment is to me what video game fandom is all about. It’s hearing people who have been starved of information for years finally learn that not only is the wait almost over, it’s over in two weeks. It’s knowing that some stranger across the world now has to phone their boss and try to get time off work for a video game, and knowing you’re tempted to do the same.

So here’s to the Hollow Knight fans, whose wait is almost over. All that’s left is to hope the game isn’t bad. God, could you imagine?



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