The second season of Severance has been a thrilling ride of feelings, and it’s easily one of the top TV shows of 2025 thus far. Mark has gradually uncovered more truths regarding his wife Gemma, while in Episode 7, we were given a glimpse into their tragic history that tugged at our heartstrings.
Imagine queuing up for a game of League of Legends, excited to either progress in ranked play or have a fun match with friends. However, you’re placed with a team who seem more focused on socializing over voice chat rather than strategizing for the game. While the rest of your team is struggling to make progress or just aiming for an Altar of Victory, they continue laughing and joking. As CanJammer puts it, it feels like being trapped in your own game, where your individual efforts seem pointless. This situation often brings a mix of amusement and intense frustration to players, as they commiserate about their shared predicament.
One of the most prevalent issues players reported revolved around connection bugs that made actually joining a game feel more like a game of hide-and-seek with the servers. Users like phantomriya reported encountering a “can’t connect” message when trying to enter ranked games, which was as enjoyable as stepping in gum on a hot summer day. With a reproduction rate of 10/10, it’s safe to say that this bug was more reliable than many of us are with our new year’s resolutions. Another user, sirmantex, echoed phantomriya’s woes, mentioning that every 4 or 5 matches, at least one player couldn’t connect. Ah, the joy of inviting your friends over for a party only to realize nobody can find the front door. It’s clear that connection issues were a significant theme, leading players to unite in their misery like a support group for connection error casualties.
In Monster Hunter Wilds, you gain the capacity to enhance weapons rather swiftly, but it’s deep into the narrative where you can start improving your armor. After surpassing this stage, however, the process of upgrading armor becomes quite simple, making it highly beneficial since the monsters you encounter grow increasingly powerful.
The film, titled “Young’s Journey,” is helmed by Daryl Hannah, actress and director, who is also Young’s wife, and produced by Gary Ward. Rachel Simmer handles the editing, while Adam CK Vollick and Hannah take care of the cinematography. The documentary offers an intimate, backstage look at Young’s life. A companion soundtrack album will be released a day after its exclusive, one-time screening date.
The Xbox Insider program by Microsoft, open to all, allows users in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead levels early access to new features. However, it appears this newest update isn’t running as smoothly as expected, causing some issues. Keep in mind that Microsoft openly acknowledges the testing phase as unstable in the Xbox Insider terms, but this latest update stands out due to its impact.
In a remarkable sale, the console, running on Monster Hunter Wilds and benefiting from a short-term price reduction, shifted an astounding 108,978 pieces. The majority of these sales were accounted for by the standard disc version of the PS5.
No matter what happens next week, SXSW’s lineup is filled with exciting movie titles that pique our interest. There are some big commercial releases like “Another Simple Favor”, the sequel to “The Accountant”, and “Death of a Unicorn” from A24, which are among this year’s highly anticipated films. Additionally, we have new works from Jay Duplass, Amy Landecker, Chad Hartigan, Babak Anvari of “Under the Shadow”, and Andrew Patterson, who made waves with “The Vast of Night”. Here’s what we can’t wait to see!
Jimmy Kimmel stated, ‘It’s often said that the President of the United States claims we spend $8 million on mouse gender transitions.’ Upon hearing this, one might think, ‘He probably isn’t telling the truth, but there must be some basis to it.’ However, in this case, it appears there is no truth to it. It’s a false claim.
Essentially, the fan art functions as a significant method of self-expression, emphasizing the significance of transgender representation in video games. Numerous individuals expressed heartwarming sentiments in the comments section. For example, Alt_Beetle admired the artwork for its association with the anniversary event and voice actors, expressing, “Excellent art! I appreciate how it combines the artwork from the anniversary event with the VAs!” This comment showcases a sincere admiration not just for the art, but also for its incorporation of elements from the franchise, making the representation feel more tangible. On the other hand, QueenOfDaisies found more than visual pleasure in the piece, as they mentioned, “This makes me happy, not only because of transgender representation, but also because ‘Kotone actually lives beyond the ending!'” Instances like these demonstrate how creative reinterpretations transcend mere aesthetics, revitalizing cherished stories while simultaneously acknowledging underrepresented identities.