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ThePlayStation 5’slatest system firmware update, version “24.06-10.00.00”, is finally out - and with it comes a nifty little feature that will help prolong the battery life of your controllers… as long as you’re using an up to date model. AsSonyannouncedon their blogyesterday, the new firmware update adds a whole bunch of features PlayStation players have been begging for ever since the PlayStation 5 first dropped back in 2020. Party chat functions have been greatly improved, allowing players to invite friends to voice chats even if they don’t have them added as a friend on their devices....

Before you consider buying a PlayStation 5 Pro, you might be interested to learn that the new PS5 update introduces feature fans have been crying out for. ThePlayStation5 Pro hasn’t received the receptionSonywas hoping for. Although some gamers intend to upgrade their consoles, the majority of people are roasting the new hardware; their primary targets for their anger are performance and price. Advert Advert Feeling plucky, punk? Check out the trailer forPlucky Squire...

Sony tried throughout the early years of PlayStation to desperately find a mascot for the brand. After all, SEGA had used Sonic the Hedgehog to sell their consoles before folding the hardware arm of the business; all while Nintendo used Mario, and still does, to shift a monumental number of games and hardware. When Sony broke into consoles they were hoping to revolutionise the industry and they certainly did that with their disc-based console but, while the PlayStation would appeal to many gamers, the brand wanted an icon to help things along....

Circle. Triangle. Square. X. Long ago, the four buttons lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when the Cross nation attacked. The X button onPlayStationcontrollers looks like the letter X. Look, I don’t know what to tell you. This isn’t exactly the kind of hard-hitting journalism I thought I’d be doing after I graduated either. Now if only there was some kind of different, shaped-based word I could use here instead so it would fit in with the rest of the buttons’ naming convention… gimmie a minute, it’ll come to me....

PlayStation fans aren’t feeling the PlayStation 5 Pro at all. In fact, it’s got so bad that many have taken to Reddit to propose a ‘boycott’ of the console.This all came about becauseSonythought it was a really good idea to launch a new version of thePlayStation 5and only incrementally improve the hardware, then charge £699.99 for it.You definitely don’t need a PS5 Pro to playAstro Botas it already looks amazingThere are a lot of negative opinions out there on this and a general sense that Sony isn’t doing anything for loyal players who have stuck with the brand, pricing them out of an upgrade....

A much-awaited sequel in theMarvel Cinematic Universemight be in peril following the announcement of the next Spider-Man, due to the fact that both projects share a director. Advert Advert As Thompson explains, Cretton is seemingly a little oversubscribed as far as directorial duties are currently concerned. Some have assumed that the director might not have enough time on his hands to direct the next Spider-Man film and the upcomingWonder ManTV show for DC alongside working on the sequel toShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings....

The next Spider-Man film’s cast is steadily growing after reports claim an actor to play Miles Morales has been found.Naturally with such a big film,Spider-Manfans are throwing in their two cents about creative direction and casting choices.Discourse in the fandom started when areturning character left fans divided; it’s a divide that’s widened as debates regarding who should play the next Spidey have also broken out online.AdvertCould the Miles we know fromMarvel’s Spider-Man 2be a better fit for the cinematic role?...

There have been so many “leaks” and rumours regarding Tom Holland’s next Spider-Man film, but this might actually be the first one that has some merit to it.The rumour mill is in overdrive for this one. Spidey is gonna get the symbiote suit during the Secret Wars film. Donald Glover is coming back to play The Prowler and they’re finally gonna introduce Miles Morales into the MCU. Sydney Sweeney is reportedly going to be starring as Black Cat....

It’s been a difficult few days for Star Wars fans. It was announced that the great James Earl Jones has sadly passed away at the age of 93. The actor had an illustrious career but was perhaps known to many as the voice of the iconic Darth Vader. Advert Advert In the original trilogy, it was David Prowse who provided the physical performance of Vader, with Prowse briefly passing the baton to Hayden Christensen inRevenge of the Sith....

If you didn’t know, Star Wars’Revenge of the SithandA New Hopeare set around 18 years apart. With this in mind, one aspect of the franchise that’s always confused fans is how rapidly Obi-Wan Kenobi aged during that time period. Advert Advert InA New Hope, it’s the iconic Alec Guinness in the role, who looks more like he’s in his 60s. Let’s get the basics out of the way first as I know someone’s going to try and be pedantic....

EAjust dropped a new patch forStar Wars Jedi: Survivorexclusively for PCs that is attempting to target “performance and quality of life improvements” for the game.Back in April 2023 when the game first dropped,Star Wars Jedi: Survivorgarnered generally positive reviews on most platforms (the key word here being “most”).As per usual, it was the PC port of the game that suffered. Unlike the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X versions of the game, the Steam version ofStar Wars Jedi: Survivoriscurrently sitting at “Mixed”....

In the MarvelStar WarscomicAge of Republic - Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin offhandedly asks Obi-Wan about the planet he grew up on. “Well I can’t say I really remember” replied Obi-Wan, “I was very young when I left my homeworld.” Turns out, Obi-Wan probably did remember - but he was likely way too embarrassed to admit to Anakin that he grew up on a planet called “Stewjon”. Advert Advert Worse still, the story behind why Stewjon is named as such is equally stupid....

Steam has plenty of free games to keep you busy, but the PC storefront has just received six new games to download and keep, for free. You can claim any of these games and add them to your library, you don’t even need to download them until you’re ready to play. For another cute, indie adventure, keep your eyes peeled forWoodo, coming soon Advert Advert This short chapter is designed to be a prequel to the original game,Ultreïa....