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Once more, Epic Games has left an impressive mark on the gaming community, unveiling their newest title – Ballistic. This is a 5v5 strategic shooter game that unfolds within the world of Fortnite.

Ryan Reynolds and Lynda Carter are teaming up to unite Deadpool and Wonder Woman in a noble cause. Although it’s rare for Marvel and DC characters to collaborate, this time it’s for a heartwarming purpose. The SickKids Foundation, also known as The Hospital for Sick Children, has enlisted Reynolds once more for his sixth fundraising effort on behalf of ill children. This year, he’s bringing Carter’s Wonder Woman and a new character, Kidpool, along with Deadpool (the Merc With a Mouth) to spread some holiday joy. In the past, Ryan Reynolds reprised his role as Wade Wilson in Deadpool & Wolverine, with his daughter, Inez Reynolds, playing Kidpool.

Owners of PlayStation Portable, made by Sony, have been unexpectedly given an update. Unfortunately, this update does not offer any new features or significant enhancements to the device. However, it’s essential for those who received the free PS5 handheld to download this update before they can continue using it.

Fans of the Pokemon TCG Pocket have been eagerly waiting for updates ever since it was announced that new booster packs would be released by the end of 2024. While some speculated they might appear suddenly, a recent trailer has provided more information about the upcoming set’s theme and release date. This means fans can now look forward to the release, giving them time to build excitement before using their Pack Hourglasses to open these fresh new sets.

In Gareth Edwards’ 2016 production, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story“, fresh characters were introduced to the Lucasfilm universe, some of which haven’t been seen in the prequel series “Andor“. Set a week before the occurrences depicted in “Star Wars: A New Hope“, Felicity Jones portrays Jyn Erso, a Rebel soldier who allies with Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor to unearth the Empire’s concealed Death Star blueprints. Jones has hinted at the prospect of returning to her character. “There’s still some loose ends there,” she shared with “Variety” during interviews for her latest film, “The Brutalist“. “If you present Jyn in the right narrative, then why not?

Tonight, the Game Awards are scheduled to happen, and it’s no secret that among the games showcased during the live stream, “Mafia: The Old Country” will make an appearance. Before the official unveiling, sneak peeks and release details about the game have surfaced online prematurely. A short promotional video for the game has been uploaded to YouTube in advance, offering glimpses of cut scenes and possibly some gameplay. The clip is quite brief, and at its end, the screen reveals that the launch date for “Mafia: The Old Country” has been narrowed since its initial announcement at Gamescom Opening Night Live, suggesting a summer 2025 release.