Games

The newly launched game titled “Astro Bot” is brimming with affection for PlayStation, featuring 150 VIP bots modeled after diverse characters spanning various first- and third-party franchises throughout PlayStation’s history. However, it’s worth noting that this isn’t the full extent of the tributes, as the developers, Team Asobi, have likely included numerous references, homages, and hidden gems in the platformer. Despite multiple stages of development, it’s possible that some of these elements didn’t make the cut, but a few seem to have slipped through.

Astro Bot is now available on PS5, and it’s been praised for offering an exceptional platforming adventure – one of the best this year according to critics! Remarkably, its high ratings seem to be translating into strong sales figures too, at least in Japan.

In the realm of comic book adaptations, David Dastmalchian has made quite an impact, appearing in diverse projects such as “The Dark Knight,” the “Flash” TV series, and “Ant-Man” movies. For many DC enthusiasts, Dastmalchian’s standout role is Abner Krill / Polka-Dot Man, the popular villain who left a memorable mark on James Gunn’s 2021 film “The Suicide Squad.” Given that Gunn is now jointly managing DC Studios, speculation has arisen about whether Dastmalchian might play a role in the new DC Universe. Recently, there have been some hints regarding this. While discussing an upcoming Image Comics series titled “Knights Vs. Samurai,” Dastmalchian spoke about potential involvement with the DCU, suggesting he could reprise his Polka-Dot Man character or take on a new role altogether.

The TV show “Superman & Lois,” which is The CW’s latest series based on DC characters, is set to begin its fourth and final season in October. It seems there are still some major surprises planned for fans as the series wraps up – even a notable character from the comics is expected to make an appearance before the end of the season. However, showrunners Todd Helbing and Brent Fletcher haven’t divulged the identity of this comic book character yet.

Tonight signified the conclusion of a five-year chapter for WWE SmackDown on Fox, as it moves to its former home on USA Network next week. Over the coming months, WWE will be making several programming changes. Essentially, SmackDown is returning to where it once was, having shifted to Fox in 2019. The show paid tribute to its time with Fox, and some superstars expressed their thoughts during this emotional goodbye.

The WWE Universe was rather intrigued by recent vignettes for Giovanni Vinci, who was shifting to a much different persona than when fans last saw him as part of Imperium. Tonight was supposed to be his big debut, ringing in a new era for the returning superstar, but unfortunately for Vinci, that is not at all what happened. Vinci ended up getting pinned in just 3 seconds by Apollo Crews, who scored a much needed win on his return path and left Vinci speechless and confused as to how to proceed next.