Hack Forum News - Edition Two

Hack Forum News is back this week with another update on the weekly news to keep you up to date on the latest news on site and around the world. If you have never heard of Hack Forum News, dont worry we have you covered. We are a team of members from the Hack Forums community who are journilists and writers, and we are here to keep you in the loop of the changes around the site and now even around the world.

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Mentors Usergroup Removed By [mention=1]
This week, Omniscient made the bold decision to disband the Mentors official user group. Despite claims that the Mentors would actively participate and offer help on the forum, it’s become clear that those promises weren’t being fulfilled. In light of this, Omniscient has decided to remove the group entirely.

MRT-X Usergroup Removed By [mention=1]
After disbanding the Mentor user group earlier this week, Omniscient has now made the call to remove the official MRT-X user group as well. This follows the absence of a leader Tha Sneak, who has been MIA for over two months, leaving the group inactive and without direction.

New Jailbreaking, Modding, and Rooting Forum By [mention=1]
Omniscient has decided to launch a brand-new subforum dedicated to Jailbreaking, Modding, and Rooting - an exciting new space designed to better accommodate the growing discussions and interest around these popular topics.

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Total
Posts: 62,765,502 +0.03%
Threads: 6,300,815 +0.01%
Members: 5,665,676 +0.05%

Average
Daily Posts: 9,459.71 -0.09%
Daily Threads: 949.63 -0.11%
Daily New Members: 853.9 -0.08%
Posts Per Member: 11.08 0.00%
Replies Per Thread: 8.96 0.00%

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[mention=630163] Has been awarded the "Quickly Loved" -
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[mention=5557166] Has been awarded the "Green Apple" -
[mention=1502934] Has been awarded the "Green Apple" -
[mention=503372] Has Reached 2,000 Popularity!

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GROUPS FOR SALE AND SOLD

Succubus group is still listed for sale by [mention=3604010]
Olympians group is listed for sale by [mention=1342286]

There have been no recent groups sold.


RECENT GROUP CHANGES & EVENTS
MRT-X Group deleted
Mentors Group deleted
Slots night, $100buy-in, prize pool split among participants, and entry into Gamblers
[mention=2650469] has been added as leader to Fallen


RECRUITMENTS:

Casino Recruitment
Pink LSZ Recruitment
Warriors Recruitment
Gamblers Recruitment
Legends Recruitment
Allegiance Buy-in
Olympians leader recruitment
The Academy Recruitment

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Middle East – Israel–Iran Escalation

Intense exchanges of airstrikes and missile barrages have continued between Israel and Iran, now into their second week. Iranian facilities and nuclear sites were targeted by Israel; in retaliation, Iran struck cities like Haifa and Beersheba—causing civilian injuries and an estimated 650+ fatalities in Iran.

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Diplomatic efforts are underway in Geneva, with Iran signaling willingness to negotiate if Israeli attacks halt, while the EU, UN, Russia, Turkey, and Qatar push for restraint. Meanwhile, the U.S. has repositioned aircraft from Qatar amid caution

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Markets & Economics

Global markets showed signs of stabilization despite ongoing Middle East tensions; energy prices spiked but central bank policy divergence—Fed hawkish, SNB cutting to zero, BoJ dovish—tempered volatility.

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The Bank of England held rates steady at 4.25%, citing inflation inertia amid geopolitical instability; the UK economy grappled with mixed signals around growth, pensions, and corporate performance

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G7 & Global Diplomacy

The G7 summit in Canada focused heavily on de-escalating Middle Eastern conflict, with UK PM Starmer and Canada’s PM forging a trade and defense working group.

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Australia’s PM Albanese participated actively, pushing renewable energy, supply chain resilience, and critical mineral alliances while addressing domestic reforms and volcanic disruptions.

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Notable console & hardware releases still trending:
Nintendo Switch 2 - Release date June 6, 2025
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is still being broadly talked about on platforms all throughout the internet. The Switch 2 has maintained its momentum as Nintendo’s fastest selling hardware ever, clearing 3.5 million units in four days.

The price of the base Switch 2 along with the newest "Mario Kart World" bundle costs $499. The most expensive Nintendo console to date compared to the 2017 release of the OG Switch at $299.

Recent news about the Switch 2 have been mostly positive throughout consumers. Gamers praise the 7.9″ 1080p HDR LCD, 4K docked/120 Hz handheld output, dual USB-C ports, and the new GameChat and Mouse Mode features. Gamers critique focus on limited 256 GB storage, reliance on expensive MicroSD, battery life lasting 2 hours for more resource intensive games and 4 on lighter games, and a fragile kickstand.

AMD launches Radeon RX 9060 XT
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This card offers high-end 1080p and reliable 1440p performance, a long-term card with enough VRAM for future games, and a big bang for your buck compared to Nvidia’s overpriced mid-range lineup.

Buying Tips:

• Compare models: Variants like XFX, Gigabyte, Sapphire, and Asus differ in cooling, factory overclocks, and aesthetics.
  
• Check stock often: These cards sell quickly at MSRP; price trackers or browser extensions can help catch restocks.
  
• Beware of scalpers: Avoid third-party listings with inflated prices, especially on Amazon.
  
• Factor in taxes/shipping: Newegg and Best Buy may offer free shipping; Amazon may charge extra.
  

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Notable News (June 2025)
Nintendo Switch 2 $1.4M HEIST
"A semi-truck driver reported that he had just discovered his trailer had been broken into during a pre-trip inspection, and several pallets of the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 game consoles were stolen - 2,810 of them to be exact"

A truck driver in route to a Grapevine, Texas Gamestop from Nintendo's HQ in Redmond, Washington was doing a pre-trip inspection at a Love's Truck Stop in Bennett, Colorado. The driver notified Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office immediately upon realizing his truck had been broken into. Many people throughout the internet believe this to be an inside job. The driver claims "I did not know what was in the trailer, only that it was games or toys". Seems fishy to me, but we will let the investigators do their job and work towards finding the culprits. How can you steal almost 3,000 hand held consoles without anyone realizing what was happening in or around the truck stop? If the suspects are found, they could face charges of felony theft valued at $1 million or more and criminal mischief.

Roblox dethrones Fortnite
On June 14, 2025, Roblox’s latest farming simulator “Grow a Garden” set a new historical record with 16.4 million concurrent users logged in simultaneously. “Grow a Garden” combines relaxing farming mechanics with social multiplayer features, attracting a diverse base of gamers eager for interaction in the Roblox world.
In 2020, Fortnite hosted a live virtual concert featuring artist Travis Scott. Fortnite peaked at 14.3 million online users during the iconic live concert.


Notable Game Releases (June 2025)
Spoiler (Click to View) Mario Kart World (Switch 2)
Spoiler (Click to View) Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)
Spoiler (Click to View)Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic (PC and PlayStation 5)


🏆 E-Sports
CS2 BLAST Austin Major: Running from June 3 to 22, featuring 32 top teams battling for prestige and prize money.
League of Legends MSI: Taking place in Vancouver from June 27 to July 12, MSI returns as one of LoL's biggest global events.
PUBG Mobile Super League (PMSL) CSA Spring 2025 in Almaty, Kazakhstan with a prize pool of $200,000. 20 teams battling for three qualification slots to the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 with a prize pool of $3M.
2025 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 12 teams compete for a prize pool of $1M dollars at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada.