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On October 15th, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium members will no longer be able to play *Cocoon*. They’ll also lose their special 20% discount, meaning the game will go from $20 to $25 for subscribers. Once a game leaves Game Pass, it might not come back – while some games do return, many are gone for good. A few games cycle on and off repeatedly, but there’s no guarantee any specific game will be available again after it’s removed.

The first trailer for Insomniac Games’ *Marvel’s Wolverine* debuted in September, introducing a fresh take on the iconic character. Actor Liam McIntyre provides both the performance capture and voice work for this new Wolverine. The trailer shows him battling classic foes like Omega Red and Mystique, many of whom have robotic augmentations. Many viewers believe McIntyre would be an excellent choice to play Wolverine in a live-action movie, and his background in superhero roles adds to the excitement.

While publicizing his new movie, *Roofman*, on the show *Hot Ones*, Channing Tatum openly discussed his career. He described his 2010 romantic film, *Dear John*, as “generic.” He also admitted feeling like an outsider when it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, saying, “I was only in it for two seconds, so I don’t really feel like I was part of that world.”

The PC game *Pathologic 3: Quarantine* is being removed from sale. Developer Ice-Pick Lodge announced on September 23rd that it would be gone from stores “in a couple of weeks,” and it’s likely to disappear this week. The reason? It’s a preview of the full *Pathologic 3* game, which is scheduled to come out later this year.

From now until October 7th, PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium members on both PS4 and PS5 can download *Stardew Valley* at no cost. You can keep playing as long as you remain a PlayStation Plus subscriber. If your subscription lapses, you’ll need to either buy the game or renew your PlayStation Plus membership to continue playing.

Microsoft decided against creating its own handheld gaming device because of the large number of units it would have needed to order, a risk the company wasn’t willing to take. AMD, the chipmaker, required a substantial order to justify the costs of developing a custom processor for the device. According to sources, Microsoft reviewed sales numbers for existing handhelds – the Steam Deck at around 5 million units, and competitors like Asus and Lenovo selling only 1-2 million – and determined the market was too uncertain to proceed.

A Yodobashi employee in Sapporo says the PS5 game, released last week, is incredibly popular, selling very quickly. They expect it to be one of the year’s biggest hits on the PlayStation 5 in Japan.

To get Ex-Veemon, you first need to obtain Veemon. You can do this by digivolving Tsunomon into Veemon, or if you have Punimon – which becomes available early in the game – you can digivolve Punimon to eventually reach Veemon.

Play’n GO’s *Moon Princess* slot is inspired by the magical girl series *Sailor Moon*, featuring three main characters – Love, Star, and Storm – each with unique abilities to clear the game board. The slot uses a 5×5 grid with a cascading mechanic, and it’s known for its empowering ‘Girl Power’ features. The ‘Princess Trinity’ bonus round is a highlight, where all three princesses work together. During free spins, players can choose a princess to control how risky – and potentially rewarding – the game becomes.

The game continues to perform exceptionally well on the PlayStation Store, consistently ranking around eighth place among the top-selling games in the US.