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Reputable French journalist Sylvain Trinel reported this on social media following the recent issues with Xbox.

It’s especially disappointing when a favorite show is removed from streaming, and that’s happening with Gilmore Girls on Netflix. The series will no longer be available after June 30th, 2026, meaning fans in the U.S. have until then to watch it. Netflix announced the news on X (formerly Twitter) with a farewell message: “We are sorry to say that Gilmore Girls Seasons 1-7 will be leaving Netflix in the US on June 30. Raising a cup of coffee to every fan who visited Stars Hollow with us.”

The newest game in this beloved series includes plenty of fun digital collectibles you can unlock and win!

PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro owners who subscribe to PS Plus Extra or Premium can now download Final Fantasy XVI at no extra cost. Originally released as a PS5 exclusive in 2023 with a $70 price tag, it’s a fantastic deal for players to get it free around three years later. While it’s unknown exactly how long the game will remain available through PlayStation Plus, it will likely be available for 12 to 24 months, based on past offers. It’s unlikely to be available for less than 12 months.

Despite selling Lucasfilm to Disney, George Lucas still owns the land where much of the Star Wars magic happened. Matthew Wood, a sound editor and the voice of General Grievous, shared at Spacecon 2026 (as reported by The Popverse) that Lucas built a beautiful studio complex about 40 minutes north of San Francisco, near wine country. Remarkably, he’s donated 90% of the land to be preserved as open space, ensuring it will never be developed.

No release date has been announced for the new adaptation yet, but it has the potential to tell a more complete story than the Studio Ghibli film by utilizing the other five books in the series. Author Eiko Kadono has expressed her excitement, saying, “Kiki is embarking on a new journey into a different world. I believe this will be a wonderful show, and I’m eager to see it come to life.”

Twelve PlayStation games currently available on the PS Plus Extra subscription will be removed in July. You have about a month – until June 16th, 2024 – to enjoy these titles before they’re no longer included.

Xbox and Halo Studios recently revealed a new Halo novel called Halo: Fireteam Noble. This continues the tradition of Halo books that have been published since the series began. The novel is being written by Troy Denning, a New York Times bestselling author who’s very familiar with the Halo universe. He’s previously penned several Halo novels including Outcasts, Divine Wind, Shadows of Reach, Oblivion, Silent Storm, Retribution, and Last Light. Denning is also known for his work on Star Wars.

This demo lets you explore a sizable environment and experience plenty of combat. It’s a great preview of the full game, which comes out next month, and you’ll even get to try out all the different weapons.

A new firmware update for the aged console is available now, bringing it to version 13.52.