Summary Sony recently announced thePS5 Proconsole, which is coming with a massive $699.99 price tag, yet is still not the most expensive PlayStation system when adjusted for inflation. Rumors were swirling about thePS5 Proin the months leading up to its reveal, and as it turned out, a lot of the rumors turned out to be true. A big rumor going into the PS5 Pro reveal was thatthe console would not have a built-in disc drive, and would instead require players to purchase a disc drive add-on if they wanted to keep using their discs....

Over the years, numerous tier lists have ranked the datable women inStardew Valleyfrom various angles, including their favorite gifts, styles, and heart events. However, because each marriage candidate has a unique personality and character development arc, players need to consider much more than just basic traits and appearance. While there seems to be a consensus on the best bachelorette inStardew Valley—supported by fan-provided stats and polls—one topic remains controversial: which bachelorettes are the most challenging to date?...

Summary Spoilers forRed Dead RedemptionandRed Dead Redemption 2are ahead. TheRed Dead Redemptiongames focus on the Van der Linde gang and how the members deal with various moral dilemmas. In the first game, players follow John Marston as he attempts to save his family that has been taken hostage by the government, which wishes to use him to bring justice to the broken-up Van der Linde gang. The prequel,Red Dead Redemption 2, shines a light on Arthur Morgan and how the gang gradually disintegrates....

Summary An industry insider has revealed new details on the nextBattlefieldgame, revealing vital information on the shooter’s maps, weapons, and the year in which the game is expected to take place.Battlefieldpublisher EA finally gave a glimpse at the series' next entry on September 16 with a singular piece of concept art, stating that the title would take place in a modern setting. In a new interview withIGN, Respawn Entertainment founder and Vice President of EA Vince Zampella confirmed that thenextBattlefieldgame will feature a modern setting, similar to that ofBattlefield 3andBattlefield 4....

Summary Bosch: Legacywill come to an end after season 3 airs onPrime Video’s Freevee in March 2025, but it’s just the start of the expansion of the Bosch-verse. The Renee Ballard spin-off series is currently in production, and will air in the Fall of 2025. In addition to this, there are plans for a spin-off series centered on Harry Bosch’s ex-partner, Jerry Edgar.This raises the possibility of more spin-offs to come, and there are at least two characters fromBosch: Legacywho would be great candidates to appear in their own shows....

Summary Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2is one of the most popular titles of 2024, and it seems that the future is bright for the title, particularly on the PS5 Pro.Space Marine 2already has impressive graphics, but hopes are that several new features of the PS5 Pro will take the game’s visuals to the next level. The PS5 Pro is Sony’s newest console, scheduled to release on November 7, and makes use of a range of cutting-edge technologies including AI-upscaling for both graphics and frame rates....

On Tuesday, after the airing of the 25th and final episode ofSpice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf, the series' official website announced that a second season is in the works. A new visual was revealed along with the news, depicting an elated Holo looking back while holding Kraft Lawrence’s hand, leading him toward a beautiful meadow in the background. The reboot comes 15 years after the airing of the original anime, and is a retelling of the story adapted from the light novel by Isuna Hasekura and illustrated by Jū Ayakura....

Summary Following the enormous success ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, speculation ran rampant on who would take over directing duties forSpider-Man 4and what the story would entail. With the sequel gearing up for production, rumors surrounding the next potential director can finally be put to rest, as one filmmaker is game to direct the next chapter of Tom Holland’sSpider-Manfranchise. Holland’s tenure as the web-slinger began with the character’s inaugural and historic Marvel Cinematic Universe appearance in 2016’sCaptain America: Civil Warbefore launching into his own standalone film the following year withSpider-Man: Homecoming....

Summary The latestStardew Valleyupdate, update 1.6, went live this past March on PC but still hasn’t arrived for players on console or mobile versions of the game. A recent explanation from developer ConcernedApe shed some light as to why PC players get to experience the newStardew Valleycontent before others, and his reasoning may set a precedent for his upcoming game,Haunted Chocolatier. The 1.6 update forStardew Valleywas one of the largest updates yet, adding tons of new content and quality-of-life improvements for players....

Summary Metacritic is an important site for many gamers looking to gauge their interest in a game, butNo More Heroescreator Goichi Suda, who goes by the nickname Suda51, thinks putting too much investment in the site is harmful to the industry. As Suda works on the upcoming remaster for his PS3-era titleShadows of the Damnedwith his studioGrasshopper Manufacture, he took the time to call out the gaming industry for leaning too heavily on formulas to avoid bad critical scores....

Summary Given it is one of cinema’s most storied and beloved genres,horrorpossesses some of the most iconic and enduring franchises ever seen on the silver screen. Spawning an array of sequels and inspiring countless imitations, the success of these franchises has been highlighted by their impressive box office returns, superb reception, and their lasting impact on popular culture. In a genre that has become somewhat over-reliant on jump scares, gross-out tactics, and horrifically graphic violence, the best horror films are those that channel the best aspects of the genre to terrify their viewers while producing legitimately superb movies at the same time....

Summary The First Descendantgets a quick hotfix following the release of Season 1, responding to fan feedback about how difficult it is to actually unlock the new character, Hailey Scott. Following its launch back in July, Nexon has continued to keepThe First Descendantupdated and constantly evolving between various patches as well as content additions. In fact, Season 1 just launched, giving players a whole new set of activities to play and things to unlock....

Summary Acclaimed horror classicThe Shiningwill soon be back on the big screen—but fans don’t have long to experience Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece in theater. The film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name was famously disliked by the popular horror author. However, audience responses toThe Shininghave been less straightforward, and opinions of the movie have shifted wildly over time. Though itwasn’t well-received by Stephen King, critics, and audiences when it was released in 1980,The Shiningis now regarded as one of the best horror films of all time....