Sony has delivered the latest system update for thePlayStation 5, bringing the console up to version 23.01-07.20.00. This is a routine update with no specific focus, at least that has been publicly acknowledged by Sony, but it should result in some interesting improvements to thePS5experience. Now having been available for over two and a half years, the PlayStation 5 continues to see regular updates improving the console experience. The last major update for the PlayStation 5 was version 23....

No matter the larger appeal of a givenStar Warsmovie or TV series, each is full of memorable characters, especially when it comes to the franchise’s droids. From C-3PO and R2-D2 to BB-8 and K-2SO, there are countless noteworthy automatons populating the galaxy far, far away. But one stands apart from the rest: C1-10P, a.k.a. Chopper. Introduced inStar Wars Rebels, Chopper is the best droid in all ofStar Wars. From Chop’s distinctive, cantankerous personality to the astromech droid’s surprising amount of heart, Chopper is a rebel’s best sidekick....

Quick Links The first major city that players come across inStarfieldis New Atlantis, which is on the planet Jemison in the Alpha Centauri system.The city is big and has plenty for players to do, but the planet Jemison has more to it than just one city. Players who feel like exploring can jump over the fences that enclose New Atlantis and start surveying the flora, fauna, and resources that the planet has to offer....

TheSteam Deckwas one of the best pieces of gaming tech of 2022, and now Valve has unveiled March’s top 20 games that fans have been playing, with some of the biggest releases maintaining their high positions. With theAsus ROG Ally devicein development, not to mention a portable system rumored to be coming from Sony, Valve’s handheld may have some stiff competition on the horizon. Evidently, other companies are wanting a slice of that mobile PC pie....

Summary There are three types of Devil Fruits inOne Piece,namely, Paramecia, Logia, and Zoan. Out of the three, Paramecia-type Devil Fruits are the most common, so it’s hardly surprising that there are a ton of characters in the series that possess them. In comparison to Logia-types, Paramecia-type Devil Fruits are not that powerful, so they require the users to train a lot. The characters who have spent years testing the limits of their Devil Fruits have a significant advantage over their opponents....

Summary Elden Ringtook the whole video game community by the storm back when it was released in 2022, making it one of the biggest video game releases of all time. Developers at From Software, working under the brilliant direction of Hidetaka Miyazaki along with the help of George R.R. Martin, created the magical world of The Land Between, full of mysteries and dangers, providing an enthralling Soulslike experience in an open world....

After the disappointment ofBeyond Thunderdome, it seemed for years like theMad Maxfranchise was dead in the water. A fourth movie languished in development hell, plagued by setbacks, and it didn’t seem likeMax Rockatansky’s on-screen adventureswould ever continue. Then, against all odds, in 2015, George Miller blessed moviegoers withMad Max: Fury Road, a reboot that successfully reinvigorated the franchise and renewed interest in its post-apocalyptic fictional universe. Although a direct sequel toFury Roadhas been stalled, Miller ishard at work on a prequel moviestarring Anya Taylor-Joy that will flesh out the backstory of Charlize Theron’s ass-kicking heroine Furiosa....

The PlayStation 5 is part of the modern era of gaming, and there have been a lot of recently released horror games that have fascinated players. As the genre continues to become more innovative and a bigger part of the gaming industry, more horror games have seen major releases across multiple platforms. Some horror games have attempted to bring more scares than challenges in recent years, but there are still many titles in the horror genre that manage to up the difficulty for players while still providing more fear than most of the games available on the market....

Summary JBL Quantum 350 Gaming Headset The JBL Quantum 350 headset offers 22 hours of battery life for extended gaming sessions. For quick recharging, five minutes plugged in provides an additional hour of playback time. The headset comes with a USB charging cable. This allows for charging while gaming with the convenience of continuous use. Regarding comfort, the headset uses a lightweight headband and PU-wrapped memory foam cushions for the ear cups....

Quick Links In one of the Indigo Disk’s teaser trailers, it was revealed that the starter Pokemon from Gen 1 to Gen 8 were going to make a return to Gen 9. This turned out to be exactly the case whenPokemon Scarlet & Violet’s part 2 of the expansion pass was released worldwide. However, the starter Pokemon won’t appear until you’ve completed a certain task beforehand. Treecko is the Grass-type starter of the Hoenn region, and it’s one you will need to catch to fill out the Indigo Disk’s Blueberry Pokedex....

12 Minutesis one of the most intriguing video game prospects in recent memory.12 Minutesis played from a top-down perspective in one single house. A husband and wife are trapped in a 12-minute cycle, and it’s up to the player to determine what is going on and even control the narrative. The initialtrailer and announcement of12 Minutesat E3 2019opened eyes and dropped jaws. The game looks chilling, powerful, and unlike anything that most players have experienced before....

Summary On Wednesday, July 26, 2025, Crunchyroll announced thatthe Funimation streaming platformwill cease functioning in April, a consequence of the former’s absorption into Sony’s Funimation Global Group from AT&T. The acquisition was worth US$1.175 billion, and at the time, it was not clear how the merger would affect the services of either the Crunchyroll or the Funimation streaming platforms. Funimation’s statement on the matter set out to reassure users that they would remain the top priority, with the goal being the creation of a unified anime subscription experience complete with a comprehensive library of titles....

Summary Currently,Monster Hunterfans are waiting for the next chapter in the series.Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreakjust finished launching its final update on all platforms, and ended up in an impressive state like its predecessorMonster Hunter World: Iceborne. With development having shifted toward smaller updates for the past year or so, the player base is expecting news on the next generation ofMonster Hunterin the near future. No name has been confirmed for this entry, but many suspect it to be something like aMonster Hunter World 2....