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John Wayne’s last movie role was in the 1976 film The Shootist, where he played a gunslinger battling cancer – a poignant foreshadowing of his own death just three years later. However, his very last contribution to a film was actually a vocal performance in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. What’s remarkable is that this wasn’t a deliberate acting role. Sound designer Ben Burtt later discovered that the unique buzzing voice of the character Garindan ezz Zavor came from a discarded line of Wayne’s dialogue, rescued from the studio trash and transformed using a synthesizer. Now, with the release of the new Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, that connection to Wayne is strengthened.

As a huge fan of Octopath Traveler, I was so excited to hear that the tabletop RPG is finally getting an English release! Game Informer announced it’s happening this October, and Dark Horse is publishing it with Square Enix. It originally came out in Japan in 2022, and it’s a way to play in the world of Octopath Traveler with friends using tabletop rules. With the game getting more popular over here, it’s awesome that we’re finally getting a chance to try the TTRPG too!

In February, Shaun Escayg, the director of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, shared a post online about doing some “research.” The post included a picture of a cannon on what looks like a fort or castle, facing the ocean.

The photo shows a historic cannon positioned on a wall, with a coastal city spread out below. It looks like a typical vacation snapshot, except for the caption Escayg added: “Research…” What is he researching? He doesn’t specify, but given how closely it matches the adventures of Nathan Drake – traveling the world, discovering ancient sites, and facing off against pirates – it’s a pretty clear hint about the game Uncharted.

I’m drawn to the intriguing ideas behind many horror games, much like I am with horror movies. However, I haven’t been brave enough to actually play one all the way through. Luckily, a new game called Alien Deathstorm was just announced, and it feels like the perfect opportunity to finally dive into the horror genre. It plays on my fear of being alone and my love for sci-fi horror – it seems like a great fit!

PlayStation players can get a set of 10 free avatars celebrating Resident Evil’s 30th anniversary until April 30th. The avatars showcase five iconic characters – Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Ada Wong – each with two different looks. Half of the avatars are based on new artwork created for the anniversary, and the other half feature designs from the Resident Evil animated movies.

The most important award is Anime of the Year, which celebrates the best anime from the last year. Six shows are nominated, and while they’re all excellent, only one will win. Here’s a look at how likely each nominee is to take home the prize.

The growing demand for flexible finances isn’t a fleeting trend – it’s driven by a global audience that values quick and private transactions. Traditional banking, known for its slow speeds and complicated processes, is starting to feel outdated, especially for those familiar with technology and gaming. This has led to the rise of casinos using ripple and other crypto-friendly platforms, which are setting a new standard for instant transactions. Whether it’s a Lorcana player trying to buy a rare card online or a gamer wanting to manage their digital funds internationally, the ability to transfer money directly, without intermediaries, is now expected rather than considered a bonus.

As pointed out by X user Zuby_Tech, there are some small but potentially meaningful adjustments.

To get the discount, open Cash App and search for “offers.” Select the “offers” option, then scroll down to find PlayStation and claim it. You’ll then be asked to sign in to your PlayStation Network account and link your Cash App as a payment method if you haven’t already. Once you’ve done that, you’ll receive 50% off your next purchase from the PlayStation Store.