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Summary Fans of the classic PlayStation franchiseSly Cooperwill soon be able to enjoySly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonusvia the PS Plus Premium PlayStation Classics Catalog, along with exciting new features and a first-ever platinum trophy.Sly Cooperwill be accompanied by other iconic PS2 titles when the PlayStation Classics Catalog is expanded June 11. Players have already been enjoying the recent additions ofPS1 and PSP titles on PlayStation Plus Premium, andSly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonuswill add to the expanding list of PlayStation 2 games in the PlayStation Classics Catalog....

Summary According to a recently published patent,Sony Interactive Entertainmentis working to develop software that would use machine learning to improve NPC movements and viewpoints in video games. MultipleSony patents published in recent monthshave revealed the company’s efforts to create new implementations in gaming, with this latest patent adding to the growing list of Sony’s development projects. A giant in the technology and entertainment industries,Sonyis a Japanese conglomerate with subsidiaries specializing in film, music, gaming, and more....

Summary Square Enix has launched a new update forStar Ocean: The Second Story R, adding more content and a new difficulty level. The free update bringsStar Ocean: The Second Story Rup to version 1.1 and is now available on all platforms for which the RPG has been released. Star Ocean: The Second Story Ris a 2.5D remake ofStar Ocean: The Second Storyfor the PlayStation 1, an RPG developed by tri-Ace and published by the then Enix....

Summary If there’s one thingStar Warsfans are good at, it’s complaining. But another thing they can do is notice seemingly insignificant details that most people would never even pick up on. One Redditor employed that glorious supernerd ability to figure out something interesting about the classic armor of the aiming-impaired Imperial Stormtroopers. Star Warsis a franchise just chock full of insane details in corners that only those with true dedication would ever notice....

Now that Disney Plus has finally launchedthe Easter egg-filledLoki, fans of the streaming service’s various original series have something pretty substantial to chew on. But that doesn’t mean they’re not still looking forward to the ever-growing collection ofStar Warsshows on the horizon. Luckily for them, the star ofThe Book of Boba Fetthimself just elected to tease a little bit of juicy info. Temuera Morrison famously starred as Jango Fett inStar Wars: Episode IIand now plays his clone son (and most notorious bounty hunter in the galaxy) Boba inThe Mandalorianand the upcomingBook of Boba Fettseries....

The main cast of protagonists in the originalStar Warstrilogy consists of three humans, two robots, and one alien. It has the feel of a goodD&Dparty. That one alien stands out. He’s the muscle of the group, a towering bear/dog man who speaks only in gruff roars and fights like a monster. Chewbacca introduced the world to the Wookiees, a charming race of furry friends. One of the most impressive feats of theearlyStar Warsfranchiseis its ability to make every living being feel like a full-fledged character....

Summary One highly attentiveStarfieldfan spotted a somewhat obscure reference toThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise in Bethesda’s latest game. Their discovery adds to the already substantial list ofStarfieldEaster eggs that the fandom has uncoveredsince the RPG hit early access on September 1. Pop-culture callbacks are nothing new for Bethesda games; many ofthe best Easter eggs inFallout 4referenced classic films such asAlien,Titanic, andJaws, as was the case withThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim,Fallout 76, and the company’s other RPGs....

It’s been nearly two years since we last saw the kids from Hawkins, Indiana up to their crazy shenanigans. After an explosive Season 3 finale that involved an epic battle with a giant monster at Starcourt Mall, fans of the sci-fi series were left itching to see what could possibly come next. On June 02, 2025, Netflix confirmed thatStranger Thingswould be renewed for a fourth season as part of a multi-year deal with the Duffer brothers; however, the production and release date of the next installment was ultimately pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

There once was a time whereSuper Mariosports games were a huge deal. Long-time Nintendo fans might remember some major crossovers with Sega’sSonic the Hedgehogseries lining up with the real-world Olympics. The Mushroom Kingdom has a reputation for competitive sports on its own, though, tackling everything from soccer to tennis to baseball. One moreMario Sportsseries that’s done well for itself isMario Golf,but that particular franchise hasn’t been back in a while. Thankfully, Switch owners now know thatMario Golf: Super Rushis on the way....

Gears of Warhas had a lot of interesting characters over the course of its run. The series deals with complex themes of war as a cycle and humanity’s inability to escape its own destructive nature, concealed under the guise of a fast-paced action-packed gorefest that blurs the line betweenmilitaryand post-apocalyptic science fiction. Considering how destruction reigns throughout the series, which now includes five main games plus three spin-offs, it is hardly surprising thata lot of people died just over the original trilogy....

Shopping for people can be difficult, but it makes things a little bit easier if you know their preferences, and specifically what franchises they love. If your loved one is aLord of the Ringsfan, you’re in luck because it’s not too hard to find a whole host of merch and other collectibles that they’re sure to love. With a classic book series anda franchise of movies that are incredibly beloved,The Lord of the Ringshas continued to be a pop culture staple for decades, with no sign of the love for it dying down, which means that there are new merch and collector’s items being made every day....

Summary TheLegend of Zeldafranchise, for all its innovation and evolution throughout the years, has certain elements that fans have come to expect in each entry. Beyond the inclusion of Link as the Hero of Time and an incarnation of Princess Zelda, it’s practically a given that series antagonist Ganon will show up at some point, usually in both human and beast form. Dungeons are also a staple ofThe Legend of Zelda....

Summary The GameCube was an innovative lunge towards creativity, and it showed this even in its appearance. The console was released by Nintendo in 2001 and stands as an iconic chapter in the history of console gaming. The console departed from its predecessors in terms of technological advancements and design and offered up a small yet exceptional library of games for video game lovers to enjoy. Over the years, the console’s library expanded further, and the community still appreciates it even today....