A new, though small, update for the PS5 is available to download this week. It mainly focuses on improving the system’s stability and how easily it’s used. The update also adds support for the latest Unicode 17.0 emojis, letting you use them in messages with friends. PlayStation expects to release this update to all PS5 owners in March.
It’s great that Forza Horizon 6 features a redesigned progression system. It’s more forgiving for new players, but still allows experienced racers to play as freely as they like.
As a huge fan of both A Song of Ice and Fire and The Tales of Dunk and Egg, I’ve always been fascinated by the hints George R.R. Martin drops. It seems pretty clear that Brienne of Tarth is actually descended from Dunk! Martin hasn’t explicitly confirmed it yet in the books, but he’s said he plans to reveal the connection eventually. The first season finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms really felt like a setup for this. When Lyonel asks Dunk if he’s ever been to Tarth, it’s a huge clue, planting the idea in both Dunk’s head and ours. It might take a few more books to fully unfold, but it’s an exciting possibility!
Most fans believe the Avengers: Secret Wars movie will reset the Marvel Cinematic Universe, potentially introducing the X-Men. While that remains to be seen, characters like Ms. Marvel and Namor show Marvel has been preparing for a future focused on mutants for some time. Interestingly, the seeds for this “Mutant Saga” were actually planted 15 years ago, with the very first hints appearing in Captain America: The First Avenger.
After you finish the game once, you’ll unlock New Game Plus, which includes a third-person camera option. In New Game Plus, you can choose your preferred camera style and change it at any time through the settings. Keep in mind that certain scenes will always be shown from a fixed, cinematic perspective. This update also includes various other enhancements and improvements to make the game experience better.
Players who cheat or create tools to cheat in Marathon will be permanently banned – there will be no exceptions. We understand mistakes can happen with our detection system, so we’ll have a process for appealing any bans that may occur.
Released in 2014, the film Hercules features a surprisingly strong cast, including Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Rebecca Ferguson, Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, and Irina Shayk. The movie explores Hercules’ life after completing his famous labors, as he works as a mercenary and gets caught up in various conflicts. He’s tasked with helping a king defend his kingdom from a powerful warlord who has divine backing. Despite receiving mixed reviews – 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48% from audiences – Hercules is a genuinely fun watch.
The long-running animated series American Dad! is back for its 20th season on Fox, premiering this past weekend as part of the network’s Winter 2026 lineup. Alongside fresh episodes of Family Guy and Universal Basic Guys, American Dad! seamlessly continues its run, showing no signs of slowing down. To celebrate this new chapter, the show has a revamped opening sequence, which you can view thanks to a post by @SonicandSimsFan on X.
The movie Passengers, starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence (known for The Hunger Games), arrives on Hulu on February 28th. The film follows two passengers on a spaceship traveling to a distant colony, who are accidentally woken up 90 years too early from their hibernation. Though reviews were mixed, Pratt and Lawrence both received strong praise for their acting, and the movie earned over $300 million in theaters.
While the X-Men and Avengers operate in different ways, they both demonstrate strong heroism. Several X-Men who’ve joined the Avengers have proven to be valuable team members and left their mark on the Avengers’ legacy. These seven heroes successfully transitioned between teams, proving their strength and ability.