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A recent gossip from Andy Robinson hints that Sony might be reviving old game series, some of which fans may not recall. The robot-themed game Astrobot by Sony could possibly indicate a comeback of one such series. With so many studios and IPs owned by Sony, this could mean almost anything. Whether this rumor will materialize or not remains to be seen, but interested parties can listen to The Video Game Podcast to hear more about Robinson’s discussion.

Marvel enthusiasts are welcoming the New Year by extending birthday wishes to Florence Pugh, who plays Yelena Belova – the sister of Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow – in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Yelena was introduced in last year’s ‘Black Widow’, and made a cameo in the Disney+ series ‘Hawkeye’. However, she will be taking on a more significant role this year in ‘Thunderbolts’. With Black Widow out of the picture, it falls to her sister, the White Widow, to continue the work of reformed Red Room agents. As we countdown to May when ‘Thunderbolts’ is set to debut, let’s kick off January by celebrating Florence Pugh’s birthday.

Looking forward to the forthcoming anime series “Solo Camping for Two” (or “Futari Solo Camp” in Japanese), we’re experiencing an intense case of “wish-we-were-there” feeling, as we huddle up under our warm blankets amidst Winter’s chill. This heartwarming slice-of-life camping anime is adapted from the manga by Yudai Debata, which was initially serialized in Kodansha’s seinen magazine, Evening. The first chapter of this captivating series was released in October 2018. Following a brief interruption in 2023, the story continues to unfold and captivate its readers.

Despite the widespread popularity of the Pokemon TCG Pocket game, some enthusiasts express dissatisfaction due to a perceived lack of activities within it. After amassing enough packs to obtain most currently circulating cards, players find themselves limited in their in-game options. Apart from participating in Player vs Player (PvP) battles or solo engagements, as well as ongoing events with fresh tasks, the core attraction for many lies in the virtual card collection – particularly enhancing favorite cards through the Flair feature.

It’s rumored that a top-tier PlayStation 1 game will soon join Xbox Game Pass. However, it seems this upcoming title may only be accessible through the PC version of the subscription, meaning users subscribed on Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X might miss out.

A recent rumor about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 has emerged online, hinting at a fresh Pokémon title in development for the new console. Tentatively titled “Pokémon Legends: Z-A,” this anticipated game is projected to launch in 2025. At present, it’s exclusive to the Nintendo Switch, but there are expectations that it will also debut on the Nintendo Switch 2. The future beyond this release is unclear, though fans have been buzzing with speculation that it might be a remake of an earlier Pokémon game.