The PS3 system update 4.93 is now available worldwide. This update focuses on improving the console’s performance and doesn’t include any major new features. If you were hoping for significant changes, you won’t find them in this release.
It’s not only potential award winners that are adding more screenings. A new Jumanji movie starring Dwayne Johnson is also coming out in December. According to Variety, theater owners are actually more concerned that Jumanji 3 will underperform in its opening weekend. This is because theaters will likely prioritize showings of Doomsday and the anticipated Dune: Part Three, leaving fewer screens available for Jumanji.
Here’s what the schedule looks like:
It’s easy to become cynical these days, but the creators of the new medieval game, Crimson Desert, are promising a different experience. They’ve clearly stated it will be a one-time purchase game – meaning no additional microtransactions or ways to pay to progress. While this isn’t a completely new idea, what is different is who’s making the promise. Will Powers, the game’s Marketing and PR Lead, has been very clear: Crimson Desert is designed to be a fully enjoyable world, not a platform for endless spending.
The event is hosted by Evil Empire, the team behind Belmont’s Curse, so their presence is expected. But there’s plenty more to be excited about! We’ll also see Dead as Disco, Risk of Rain 2, Windrose, Alkahest, and Alabaster Dawn. Plus, developers like sunset visitor (1000xRESIST), tinyBuild, Daedalic Entertainment, 11 bit studios, Klei, Outersloth, and Devolver Digital will be participating.
The visual style and community within Greymane’s world draw inspiration from the historical clans of the Scottish Highlands. Kliff’s journey to bring his companions back together is reminiscent of the tales of leaders who rebuilt after devastating losses. However, let’s focus on what’s confirmed: the story of Crimson Desert begins with a personal tragedy, but quickly grows into a larger, more complex mystery. As the story unfolds, you’ll meet a diverse group of characters – friends and foes alike – and explore strange realms and competing factions, all of which will determine the future of Pywel.
Jon quickly stepped into his father’s role as Superman when the original was away. But after Superman returned from freeing Warworld, Jon struggled to find his footing. Despite DC’s efforts, readers didn’t fully embrace him as Superman – it’s difficult to replace a legend! They even tried calling him Super Son, but it didn’t quite fit. It seemed Jon was destined to always be seen as second best, however, a new identity has allowed him to finally start forging his own path.
Originally a manga created by Manabu Yashiro in 2022 and still ongoing through Kodansha, Tank Chair centers around a protagonist who resembles a blend of Kamen Rider and Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th – and is just as dangerous. The story follows Nagi, who becomes disabled while saving his sister, Shizuka, from a gunshot. Nagi falls into a coma, only waking to battle powerful enemies, which leads Shizuka to seek out even stronger opponents. Driven by a desire to heal her brother, Tank Chair depicts the siblings’ journey through brutal and violent encounters. The anime adaptation is scheduled to premiere this fall, though a specific release date hasn’t been announced yet.
It’s difficult to find a single movie that captures everything fans loved about Star Trek: The Next Generation. A better approach is to look for different films that each offer a piece of what made the show great, even if they’re all quite different in style. Dark Star and Galaxy Quest have the same kind of friendly characters and humor, Dune and Arrival offer the same thoughtful and serious take on science fiction, and Serenity delivers the exciting adventures that kept viewers hooked on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
I saw a lot of buzz online recently about a new account, @/kgbc_anime, and many people thought it had something to do with an anime adaptation of a popular manga. The account was quickly taken down, but not before fans got really excited about a potential announcement. Unfortunately, @WSJ_manga later clarified that the account wasn’t connected to the anime at all. It was a misunderstanding that spread quickly, and it really let a lot of people down who were hoping for good news. Though it might take a bit longer than expected, there’s still a chance we’ll hear about an anime confirmation sometime this year.