Technologies

Stay Inside This Holiday Season With These PlayStation Plus Games

PlayStation Extra and Premium subscribers can play Skate Story now, as well as Assassin’s Creed Mirage and more very soon.

Hell is skateboarding, or whatever Jean-Paul Sartre said. Some PlayStation Plus subscribers can now pick up a board and grind across the underworld as a demon in the devilishly unique skateboarding game Skate Story. In addition, Sony plans to add other games to the service on Dec. 16.

PlayStation Plus is the Sony version of Xbox Game Pass, offering subscribers a large and constantly expanding library of games. PlayStation Plus has three tiers — Essential ($10 a month), Extra ($15 a month) and Premium ($18 a month) — which each give subscribers access to games. But only Extra and Premium tier subscribers can access the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog.

Here are all the games PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can access on Dec. 16.

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Skate Story

Listen, the premise of this game is simple, so I’m only going to explain it once: You’re a glass demon who made a deal with the devil to skate your way to the moon in order to eat it and free yourself from eternal damnation. That makes total sense, right?

That really is the plot of the game, and according to our sister site IGN, you’ll encounter quirky characters, like a frog barista and a subway with legs, along the way. But underneath the trippy visuals and absurd story is a skating game that feels more like Tony Hawk than some other modern skating games. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can play this game now.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

In this installment of the expansive media franchise, you play as a young street thief in the streets of ninth-century Baghdad. While some newer Assassin’s Creed games, such as Valhalla, rely on more role-playing gaming mechanics, Mirage is a return to the basic stealth mechanics of early Assassin’s Creed games.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

You’ll fight demons, dragons and more enemies in this dark fantasy RPG set during China’s late Han Dynasty. Chaos and destruction have overcome the land, and the imperial dynasty is about to collapse. You’ll use martial arts, weapons and devastating magic to overcome your enemies and defend your home.

Other games coming to PS Plus

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can also play these games starting on Dec. 16.

Cat Quest III
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Lego Horizon Adventures
Paw Patrol: Grand Prix
Paw Patrol World
Planet Coaster 2
Soulcalibur III*

*Premium subscribers only.

For more on PlayStation Plus, here is what to know about the service.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im