Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? – Issue 628

I’ve been really enjoying the Game Gear games included in Sonic Origins Plus, but it’s a little bit of a letdown that they don’t have new Trophies to earn.

I’ve been really enjoying the Game Gear games included in Sonic Origins Plus, but it’s a little bit of a letdown that they don’t have new Trophies to earn.

The new five-episode series features Jessica Scanlan as Sarah, a mother who receives a terrifying phone call – a missed call from her daughter Katie while Katie is on a student exchange program overseas.
Now, typically these finalized details are like the final countdown before an ETF gets the green light from regulators, which, let’s be honest, is about as thrilling as watching paint dry but with slightly more paperwork. But hey, it’s progress, right? This filing shows they’re still trying to figure out how to structure this product and position it in the market-or at least that’s what their press release said. It’s like they’re playing chess while the rest of us are still trying to remember how to play checkers.
Remember when Armstrong said Coinbase couldn’t support the bill in its earlier form? Yeah, that was three months ago. Now he’s posting on X (formerly Twitter, because why not add more confusion to the world?) that it’s “time to pass the Clarity Act.” Talk about a plot twist-it’s like the crypto version of The Bachelor finale.

Lucasfilm recently confirmed to Empire magazine that Season 4 of The Mandalorian won’t be released on Disney+. Creator Jon Favreau explained that a complete season was written, but put on hold due to the Hollywood strikes of 2023. Instead of the Disney+ season, Favreau is now focusing on the upcoming movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu, which will be in theaters on May 22nd.

It’s been a full decade since the release of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End in 2016, the last major installment in the Uncharted series from Naughty Dog and PlayStation. That game was highly praised and a huge commercial success. Although Naughty Dog suggested they were finished with the series for the time being, many expected them to return to it sooner. That hasn’t happened. In fact, Naughty Dog hasn’t released a completely new game since 2020, meaning both the Uncharted series and the studio itself have been quiet for a while. There was Uncharted: The Lost Legacy in 2017, but it was a standalone expansion and didn’t receive the same positive reception as a full game. The 2022 Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection was simply a re-release of existing titles. Fortunately for fans, it looks like more Uncharted content is on the way.

The Loyal Subjects has given fans a sneak peek at the second wave of their M.A.S.K. collection. This wave will feature the Hurricane, Gator, Submarine Cycle, and Armored Assault Vehicle. They’re building on the popularity of the first release with a few improvements. For example, the Hurricane will have the classic green and silver color scheme with vibrant orange flames, and it can transform from vehicle mode into a Field Command Post.

The official image features the phrase: ‘Noblesse oblige. May you continue to be a savior—.’ hinting that the story of Seleçãoes isn’t finished. The announcement quickly spread online, with fans sharing their enthusiasm for the adaptation. Many also expressed a sense of nostalgia, remembering the series’ lasting impact on the anime world.

A key reason the beloved character Karoo wasn’t in the second season has been revealed. Karoo is Princess Vivi’s pet duck and companion, first appearing in the Whiskey Peak Arc of the original manga. While Vivi was secretly working with Baroque Works, Karoo was always with her. However, the live-action adaptation left the charming duck out, and a producer has now explained the decision.