BioWare Co-Founder Reflects on Regrets and Microsofts Poor Advice

BioWare co-founder Greg Zheschuk criticized Microsoft for advising him to release Jade Empire at the end of the original Xbox’s life cycle, calling it “the worst advice.” He believes that with six more months of development, the game could have launched alongside the Xbox 360, leading to greater success. Released in 2005, Jade Empire sold half a million copies in its first two months but suffered from diminished demand as interest in the original Xbox waned.

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Market Insights on Crypto Trends and Regulatory Developments in 2025

The author disclaims responsibility for the accuracy of linked information and has no financial ties to mentioned stocks. While inflation may lead to short-term sell-offs, gold and Bitcoin are viewed as long-term value stores. Optimism around pro-crypto regulations could improve the outlook for Ethereum and Solana ETFs, despite ongoing classification debates. The upcoming Pectra upgrade for Ethereum enhances wallet functionality but may not significantly shift market narratives. Forex traders should consider the cost of carry in crypto, as it impacts price movements and market volatility.

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CryptoPunks NFT Floor Price Rises Amid Rumors of IP Sale

The floor price of CryptoPunks NFTs surged 13% to 41 ETH, exceeding $130,000, following rumors of a potential sale of their intellectual property rights by Yuga Labs. The speculation, shared by NFT researcher Wale.moca, indicated the buyer is neither a Web2 brand nor an existing NFT company. With a market cap of 414,700 ETH ($1.3 billion), CryptoPunks remain the most valuable NFTs, significantly outpacing competitors like Pudgy Penguins. Yuga Labs acquired the IP rights to CryptoPunks from Larva Labs in March 2022.

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