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Islam and crypto: How digital assets can comply with Islamic financial law
6.4.2023
A look at cryptocurrency’s role in the world of Islamic banking and finance
The Sickest Battle Royale You Probably Aren’t Playing Is All About Martial Arts
30.3.2023
Battle royales are everywhere. From first-person shooters like Warzone to (now-defunct) third-person spellcasters such as Spellbreak, the genre has overtaken the industry. While battle royales may be ubiquitous, there’s one you probably aren’t playing right now that you totally should. It’s called...
Death in the metaverse: Web3 aims to offer new answers to old questions
8.3.2023
As contemporary society continues to digitize, life in the metaverse raises the same timeless questions about what happens after death
The Week In Games: High On Witchcraft
13.12.2022
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Netflix's Dragon Age Show Taps BioWare's Lore, Which Makes Me Hopeful
10.11.2022
Netflix just released a new trailer for Dragon Age: Absolution, which is a six-episode animated show about a magical heist made in collaboration with BioWare. I criticized the last trailer for being generically bland. The new trailer is a significant improvement over what Netflix had originally...
The Week In Games: Gold Rings And Ragnarök
8.11.2022
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Piccolo Is Black: A Memoir of Race, Religion, And Pop Culture Effortlessly Shines A Light On Black Nerd Experience
10.8.2022
When I was a child, I excitedly anticipated the commute my mom and I took every Sunday to our humble Black Lutheran church in Cabrini Green. But what excited me wasn’t hearing the children’s sermons from our youth pastor or the potluck lunches that followed morning service. My excitement came from...
Turns Out The Afterlife Is Bullet Hell In Stylish Upcoming HD-2D Adventure
10.8.2022
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NFT and Islamic education: A new frontier to teach religion?
20.7.2022
In terms of whether NFTs are halaal or haram, Islam is usually taught with the intention of fitting into the world's ever-changing demands, said Shukla
Evil West Looks Like Good, Old-Fashioned, Vampire-Punching Fun
29.6.2022
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Confirmed: Dragon's Dogma Is Getting A Sequel
17.6.2022
It’s official: Dragon’s Dogma, the cult-classic fantasy RPG, is getting a sequel a decade after its release. Capcom’s Hideaki Itsuno confirmed as much during a livestream tonight, but didn’t share any details besides its name, Dragon’s Dogma II, and a logo.Read more
Report: God Of War Ragnarök Planned For November
10.6.2022
This is not a drill, boy: God of War Ragnarök is planned for a November release, Bloomberg reports.Read more
Saints Row Previews Say Reboot Offers Bonkers Action, Deep Customization
19.5.2022
Volition’s rebooted Saints Row isn’t out yet, but some sites got some time with it via a recent hands-off preview. Impressions of the 40-or-so minutes of gameplay, full of the explosive and wacky hijinks series fans have grown to expect, are making their rounds online and the sentiment seems to...
Elden Ring Invader Finds Jesus, Satan Hangin’ Out Together
25.4.2022
There’s no shortage of bizarre players to encounter in Elden Ring. From ”Will Smith” invading just to slap people to nightmarish multiplayer confrontations, the Lands Between is full of curious and strange discoveries. But I wasn’t expecting to stumble upon the most blasphemous run-in yet:...
Why Are People Calling Bitcoin a Religion?
6.2.2022
Joseph P. Laycock, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Texas State University.
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Read enough about Bitcoin, and you’ll inevitably come across people who refer to the cryptocurrency as a religion....
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JRPG-Style Prayer Alter For Your Dead, Gaming-Loving Relatives
2.2.2022
In Japan, butsudan (仏壇) are small shrines found in Buddhist temples and homes. They certainly don’t usually look like this!Read more
Naraka: Bladepoint, As Told By Steam Reviews
15.1.2022
Naraka: Bladepoint, a multiplayer martial arts game by 24 Entertainment, sought to reimagine the artistry of battle through its parkour, beautifully designed characters, and competitive PVP battle royale. While the game flew under the radar of most mainstream gaming conversations in 2021,...
The Pope Listened To Undertale's 'Megalovania' In The Year Of Our Lord 2022
6.1.2022
The Pope is a lot of things: a religious figurehead for the Catholic church, hat aficionado, and an apparent hater of cat owners. But now Papa Francis can add being a listener to game soundtracks to his wheelhouse as well. He’s apparently a big fan of Undertale’s infectiously catchy song...
Wholesome Classroom Hypes Professor As He Rolls For Rare Genshin Impact Hero
3.12.2021
Last month, BiliBili—China’s anime version of YouTube—content creator Harry华ye asked his professor to help him get the rare and powerful Genshin Impact character, Hu Tao. The result is possibly my favorite Genshin Impact video I’ve seen all year.Read more
Saints Row Delayed To August 2022
17.11.2021
Volition’s Chief Creative Officer Jim Boone has announced that the release of the long-rumored Saints Row reboot has been pushed back over quality concerns. The less-silly Saints Row was scheduled for release on February 25, 2022—a month already packed with games. It will now be released on August...