Well that’s a new one. A little over three years ago, the gaming world was introduced to Twitch Plays Pokemon. A crazy experiment where the viewers would comment the input they wanted to happen. It caught like wildfire, with tens of thousands of people watching in fascination. After starting a phenomenon that sprouted copy cats everywhere, Twitch Plays Pokemon changed the way games are viewed. An interactive aspect became a major selling point for viewers. Now Twitch promotes games that have an interactive portion for viewers of the games streamers play. Now, it’s gone one step further with the latest Twitch Plays incarnation. Twitch Plays the Stock Market.
How it Works
It sounds crazy, but it works. At least, it works mechanically so far. Anybody watching the stream is able to participate in the buying and selling. Every five minutes there is a continuous round of voting on what action to do. Either buy a certain stock, or to sell it. Any stock that is listed on the financial service Robinhood is available for trading. However, there are some restrictions as well. Because of the frequency of trading occurring, Twitch Plays the Stockmarket is considered a day trader. Any day trading account on Robinhood needs to have at least $25,000 in its account to not be locked out. Otherwise day trading accounts are locked out from trading for 90 days. Additionally, stocks that are deemed “too volatile” are not available for trading. Robinhood defines these stocks as follows:
- Low dollar value (<$3.00) stocks. Given their low price, they are at at high risk of being de-listed from the exchanges.
- Leveraged ETFs. These securities are re-balanced daily and decay in value over time.
The Money
It’s hard to tell whether this experiment will have any kind of success. Twitch Plays series have had varying amounts of success. There have been people who beat punishingly hard games like Dark Souls. Others have had trouble navigating a simple maze and gotten stock for hours, and even days. The account attached to this experiment started out with $50,000, and it hasn’t moved all that much. And the risks of day trading is that it can all go away in a puff of smoke. About $13,000 of the account have been invested so far, and the group is feeling very bullish.
There isn’t a real strategy to the buying and selling of everything, but so far technology stocks are popular. Google, Tesla, and Nvidia are all popular in the voting rounds. But other stocks have been bought simply for the name. Like when they bought the stock CAKE. (It’s the Cheesecake Factory if you’re interested.) It’s going to be interesting watching how this index performs as time goes on. There’s no telling where things will go, as even the best stock brokers admit that things can change at any given moment. Who knows though, maybe this will prove that anarchy rules the economy.
Gaming
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game
Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.
Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.
Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.
What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.
Gaming
ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games
Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.
In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.
According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.
In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!
Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Gaming
Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5
It appears that many
are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.
We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.
「Stellar Blade」 Physical Package Secrets⚠️#StellarBlade #PS5 #Disc pic.twitter.com/WQSzKUSDQ4
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) April 22, 2024
It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.
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