As a PlayStation fan, I was really excited about the PS Portal, but at first, it only let you play games by connecting it to your PS5 console. Thankfully, Sony started testing something new towards the end of 2024 – cloud streaming! This meant you could play games directly over the internet, but initially, it was only available for a limited selection of games included with PlayStation Plus.
Konatsu Kato has openly discussed the difficulties of the role, sharing that she cried while recording certain scenes and felt overwhelmed during the performance.
McDonald’s famous Chicken McNuggets are always getting new variations, like spicy flavors and regional recipes. Now, McDonald’s is trying something different – they’re testing a version made with fish, specifically Alaskan pollock, instead of chicken.
This true crime series, available on Disney+ and Hulu, tells the story of the influential Murdaugh family in South Carolina and how their power crumbled. The show focuses on Alex Murdaugh (played by Clarke), a man who grew up with every advantage – wealth, social standing, and what appeared to be an ideal family, including his wife Maggie (Arquette) and sons Buster and Paul.
Sameer Samat, Google’s head of Android, recently announced plans for updates to Android and the Google Play Store. These changes aim to give developers more options and control, reduce costs, and promote competition, all while maintaining user security.
A strange limitation of the Steam Deck was that you had to keep the screen on while downloading games. This meant you couldn’t put it to sleep to save battery, which was frustrating for large downloads, especially on the newer Steam Deck OLED model which is susceptible to screen burn-in. Thankfully, Valve has now fixed this with a recent update, adding a new power-saving mode that lets you download games even when the screen is off.
Nintendo recently shared that most people who bought the new Switch 2 also owned the original Switch. According to Nintendo’s data from September 30th, 84% of Switch 2 owners were previous Switch owners.
To celebrate the movie, special themed food and drinks inspired by the characters Elphaba and Glinda will be available. Expect to see lots of green and pink in the drinks, donuts, and exclusive merchandise.
If you love Shovel Knight, you probably also enjoy challenging platformers with great art, like Cuphead. Amazon currently has discounts on two Cuphead art books. ‘The Art of Cuphead’ showcases the making of the original game, and ‘The Art of Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course’ focuses on the game’s expansion.
The Nintendo Store app also keeps you updated with the latest company news and lets you check your My Nintendo rewards. However, you can’t actually buy anything directly in the app—it directs you to the Nintendo website to complete purchases, like a new Switch game or an upgrade for the Switch 2.