Similar to its PS4 strategy, a PS5 Pro is reported to be in development and arriving soon. According to The Verge, the rumored specs for this console will see it ship with a more powerful GPU and a slightly faster CPU mode, and Sony is reportedly encouraging developers to apply more ray tracing features in their games so that they can earn a PS5 Pro enhanced label.

The system will be equipped with more and faster memory, alongside improved GPU rendering said to be "about 45% faster" than a standard PS5, according to the full list of specs in developer papers for the PS5 Pro that The Verge has seen. Overall, it's reported that the PS5 Pro will have a significantly improved GPU, and while the CPU will be the same as the standard PS5, it'll benefit from a new mode that targets a higher 3.85GHz CPU frequency for around a 10% improvement. It's also worth noting here that the papers list a "standard mode" at 3.5GHz or a "high CPU frequency mode" at 3.85GHz for developers to take advantage of.

Alleged memory changes will see a 25% increase on the PS5 Pro--576GB/s on that system when compared to the 448GB/s of the standard PS5--and Sony's new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology will serve as an upscaling solution to demanding games, similar to Nvidia's DLSS and AMD's FSR for improving frame rates without big sacrifices to image quality. Sony has reportedly built a "custom architecture for machine learning" on the PS5 Pro, which supports 300TOPS of 8-bit computation.

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Nintendo has confirmed that it is skipping Gamescom 2024. This breaks with tradition, as Nintendo had consistently participated in the event in the past.

"Gamescom is a great event, and each year we evaluate whether Nintendo should participate or not," Nintendo UK told Eurogamer. "After careful consideration from all perspectives, we've made the decision not to be present at Gamescom 2024. Players will have opportunities to try out Nintendo Switch games at other events throughout the year."

It's unclear why Nintendo decided to pull out of the Gamescom 2024. The announcement to skip comes amid rumors that the Nintendo Switch successor will be released within the next year. In recent years, Nintendo has announced its latest hardware during its own dedicated events. Whether the decision to skip Gamescom this year will be a one-time thing or a reoccurring one is unknown. After all, Nintendo hasn't participated in E3 since 2013, and that show is now permanently canceled.

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With Amazon Prime's Fallout show becoming the talk of the town, people are brainstorming about what other classic gaming franchises they'd love to see transition to a TV series. Dragon Age creator David Gaider has a couple of ideas, but they don't include his own RPG fantasy series.

In fact, Gaider stated on X (formerly known as Twitter) that a Dragon Age TV series is a "terrible idea." Instead, the writer behind the Dragon Age trilogy would like "to see a David Lynch-style (on acid) Disco Elysium" show adapation "or maybe Banishers." A Disco Elysium TV series was announced be in the works back in 2020. Meanwhile, for those unaware about the latter suggestion, the action-RPG comes from Life Is Strange developer Don't Nod. For more, check out GameSpot's Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden review.

I imagine everyone would expect me to say Dragon Age, but that'd be a terrible idea. I want to see a David Lynch-style (on acid) Disco Elysium. Or maybe Banishers. https://t.co/vljIVHAKKc

— David Gaider (@davidgaider) April 15, 2024

Now, what's a bit funny regarding Gaider's feelings about his own series for TV is that Dragon Age has received a TV show adaptation. In December 2022, Netflix launched Dragon Age: Absolution, an animated show that focused on an elf named Miriam and took place after Dragon Age: Inquisition but before the upcoming Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. Gaider is no longer working on Dragon Age and currently serves as co-founder at Summerfall Studios, which made Stray Gods.

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It's been almost three years since actor Bob Odenkirk had his heart attack on the set of Better Call Saul. The Emmy-winning actor made a full recovery, it scared his family and fans worldwide, but also someone else: the on-set medic.

The star collapsed on the set of Better Call Saul in New Mexico on July 28, 2021, and was rushed to the hospital. Days later, he described the incident as a "small heart attack." Odenkirk recalled what happened in a recent interview with the Multiple Talking Women podcast, saying the medic froze after he slumped down and his heart was beginning to fail.

"It was his first day," Odenkirk said (via EW). "And he said, 'Oh no.'"

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Star Wars content is coming back to Fortnite in May just in time for the Star Wars holiday of May the 4th. A teaser video confirms that the latest Star Wars x Fortnite crossover event begins May 3, but we don't know just yet what content might be included in this newest wave.

"I've got a good feeling about this..." reads a line from Fortnite's announcement post, riffing on Luke Skywalker's "I've got a bad feeling about this" line from the 1977 original movie.

The teaser suggests that the Star Wars event will span Fortnite's battle royale mode, as well as Lego Fortnite and the Fortnite Festival rhythm game.

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A third Deadpool movie is coming this July, but it's called Deadpool and Wolverine and not Deadpool 3. Why is that? Director Shawn Levy told ScreenRant that Deadpool and Wolverine is different enough from the first two films to stand apart as its own thing. Instead of being just another Deadpool movie, it's a "two-hander" that features two main characters.

"As far as crafting the Deadpool and Wolverine story, I just felt privileged every day because you're talking about two massive movie stars in their most iconic roles," Levy said. "It also gave me an opportunity. It's the third Deadpool movie, but it's not Deadpool 3. It's a different thing that's very much Deadpool and Wolverine. And it's not trying to copycat anything from the first two movies. They were awesome, but this is a two-hander character adventure."

Levy also teased that early screenings of Deadpool and Wolverine have been "extremely, extremely promising." He said the filmmaking team, in addition to getting positive feedback on what they made, learned more about areas where the editors could "tighten" and places where the pacing could slow down to help provide for a "more durable character moment."

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War never changes, but concurrent player counts do for video games. For Fallout 76, the numbers are going up, as the action-RPG set a new all-time record over the weekend on Steam.

On X (formerly known as Twitter), user CHAD: A Fallout 76 Podcast spotted that Fallout 76 had reached a new milestone, with 39,455 people playing the online RPG at the same time on Steam on Sunday, April 14, per SteamDB. That's the most players together for the Steam version of the title since it launched on the service in April 2020. Fallout 76 originally came out in open beta in October 2018 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

There are two major factors helping Fallout 76. First off, Amazon Prime's Fallout show premiered last week to generally favorable reviews across the board. GameSpot's Fallout series review was also positive, with writer Phil Hornshaw saying: "The show makes a lot of hay from the weird and goofy setting of the game series, and does a great job of filling it with fun, fascinating people."

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Alex Garland's latest film, Civil War, was released in theaters this past weekend and it made enough money to set the record for the biggest opening weekend ever for film company A24.

The movie earned $25.7 million in North America this weekend, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It carried a production budget of $50 million and is A24's most expensive film yet, and this doesn't cover any marketing and promotional expenses.

A24 is better known for relatively lower-budget films like the Oscar-winning Moonlight, Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age story Lady Bird, Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade, Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler, and Sofia Coppola's Priscilla, among many others.

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In the world of pocket-sized figures, Nendoroids have become popular collectibles for several reasons. These figures tend to look very cute, and they often come bundled with a bunch of swappable accessories. Manufacturer Good Smile Company has produced a ton of these figures, including a line focused on The Legend of Zelda. If you're looking to add to your Legend of Zelda collection, you can grab this adorable figure of Zelda herself ahead of its April 24 re-release. Like other Nendoroid figures, it has enough articulation to strike a cool pose and comes with a bunch of accessories.

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Out of the box, you'll get three face plates to help change her expression--neutral, smiling, and angry--the Royal White Stallion, a Sheikah Slate, and the Hot-Footed Frog that appeared in the Captured Memories scene when she offered it to Link in Breath of the Wild.

If you'd like to grab a few more figures for your shelf, Amazon has quite the selection. You can pick up a highly posable Link Figma figure based on his look in Skyward Sword. Unlike the upcoming Tears of the Kingdom Link Figma, this one is available to buy at Amazon right now.

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Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Asus ROG Ally owners can score a very good deal on a SanDisk Ultra 512GB Micro SD card, as this $60 memory card is now on sale for just $28.

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At 512GB, you can easily store several modern AAA games and a bunch of indies on it. This microSD card is rated for 150MB/s transfer speeds with A1 performance, which is solid for the card readers found in the aforementioned handhelds--especially the Switch, which doesn't benefit from added speeds found in cards rated higher than UHS-I (Ultra High Speed Phase I).

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Decades before the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movies brought the blue blur to the big screen, Sega's flagship platformer series was adapted to the small screen with the Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, a 65-episode cartoon that aired back in 1993. The series made a comeback in 2022 with the Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Complete TV Series Blu-ray set, and right now, fans can grab the collection for $40 at Amazon (normally $60). That's a great price, but you may be able to get it for even less, as many Amazon users can nab an extra 20% off TV shows on Blu-ray right now. If you're eligible, you'll see a coupon box on the listing. The price will then drop to $32 in your cart.

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The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Complete TV Series Blu-ray set includes all 65 main episodes of the series, plus a bunch of extras like the Sonic Christmas Blast Episode, pilot episode, and all the "Sonic Says" PSA bumpers that originally aired alongside each episode. All the content is presented in its original standard definition resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio. There are also commentary tracks on select episodes featuring storyboard artist Milton Knight.

Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog is notable as one of the first high-profile adaptations of a Sega game, capitalizing on the character's popularity in North America. The series stars Jaleel White--best known for playing Urkel in the sitcom Family Matters--as the voice of Sonic, and features a long list of familiar sidekicks and villains, including Tails (Russi Taylor) and Dr. Robotnik (Long John Baldry). While subsequent TV shows, comics, and movies have filled Sonic's backstory even more, back in the 90s, this show gave fans their first look into the Sonic universe beyond the video games.

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The colorful world of Splatoon just couldn't be contained to video games, as the series has managed to spin off into a successful manga series. The original collection consists of 16 different books, and now a new journey has begun with the launch of Splatoon 3: Splatlands Volume 1. The manga, published by Viz Media, just launched on April 9, and you can snag it for just $10.79 at Amazon.

Splatoon 3: Splatlands Volume 1 $10.79 (was $12)

Splatoon 3: Splatlands Volume 1 sees the main character, Goggles, heading to the Splatlands where they'll meet a whole new cast of characters, including an Inkling named Braid. They'll then embark on another family-friendly adventure over the course of 168 pages written and illustrated by Sankichi Hinodeya. Hinodeya has been working on the Splatoon manga series for nearly ten years and is responsible for all the previous entries in the original Splatoon collection.

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Once you wrap up the first installment in this new Splatoon 3 series, you can preorder Splatoon 3: Splatlands Volume 2 ahead of its August 13 release. Volume 2 will follow four members of the Great Eight team who leave the group to start the New Order of Splatlands.

If you'd prefer to read a whole series, you might want to start with the original Splatoon series. Together, it offers over 1,000 pages across 16 books, so you should have plenty to keep you busy when you're not running around online inking up the competition.

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Amazon's buy two, get one free sale is chock-full of books, graphic novels, and manga based on popular video game franchises like Halo, The Witcher, The Legend of Zelda, and more. Many of the products eligible for Amazon's B2G1 deal are also discounted from their normal price, saving you even more on these books and comics. Unfortunately, scrubbing through Amazon's B2G1 listings can be a pain, so we've gone ahead and rounded up a list of the best video game books on offer. These offers are expected to disappear this Sunday morning, April 14.

A huge list of Halo novels are up for grabs, including the first three entries in the original Halo book series Halo: The Fall of Reach, Halo: The Flood, and Halo: First Strike. In total, there are 20 Halo books eligible for the B2G1 offer, including various other sub-series like the Forerunner Saga and standalone entries like Halo: Epitaph.

Zelda fans who want to experience alternate takes on the storylines from the video games can grab the full manga adaptations of The Ocarina of Time and Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, plus select volumes of the Twilight Princess manga. If you prefer your fantasy a bit grittier, there are also several Witcher books and graphic novels to choose from, as well as select Dark Souls and Bloodborne comic collections.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is taking it easy in 2024 when it comes to new movies and seasons of TV, with only this summer's Deadpool 3 left on the calendar for new on-screen content. But you'll still be able to get your MCU fix in other ways this year, such as with a new series of novels that tie in with Marvel's animated What If... series on Disney+. The first of these hardcover books, What If...Loki Was Worthy? (A Loki & Valkyrie Story), just came out and is already included in Amazon's massive buy two, get one free sale. If this is something you're in the market for, it's time to do some shopping.

Marvel's What If... novels

The Loki-focused tale, from author Madeleine Roux, is just the first of three What if... novels that are slated for release this year. The second book, about Wanda Maximoff and Peter Parker being siblings from Seanan McGuire, is scheduled for August, and a third, by Mike Chen, in which Venom takes Moon Knight as a host, is planned for October. Only the first book is included in the B2G1 free sale, though.

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These stories are part of the MCU's multiverse, meaning they happen in alternate realities from the main ones we've seen on screen--the fun of What If.. is that they take these characters we know so well and give them fascinatingly different context. But with the multiverse being such a major part of the MCU's overall plot, there have been references to some of the existing What If... stories in the main part of the franchise--like the inclusion of the corrupted Doctor Strange from What If... Season 1 in the second live-action Doctor Strange movie.

• What If...Loki Was Worthy? (A Loki & Valkyrie Story) -- $16 ($29)
• What If...Wanda Maximoff and Peter Parker Were Siblings? (A Scarlet Witch & Spider-Man Story) -- $26 ($29)
• What If...Marc Spector Was Host to Venom? (A Moon Knight & Venom Story) -- $30

Amazon's B2G1 free sale is massive and includes tons of different stuff, from books to movies to board games and more--there's plenty of low-priced items to choose from here. We've got some curated lists to help you sort through it all.

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Succession ended its four-season run last year with a whole pile of Emmy victories to go with its high ratings and universal acclaim, but until now the only way to watch this series has been to stream it from Max, watch on actual cable, pay too much for your own streaming copy from a digital retailer, or opt for a DVD set. It's rare to see a show as big as Succession release on DVD without a Blu-ray version as well. But that's going to change soon, because HBO is going to be releasing Succession: The Complete Series on Blu-ray, and you can preorder it right now. Unsurprisingly, it's more expensive than the DVD version, which is currently on sale for $45 at Amazon, but it'll offer a better overall viewing experience.

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Succession is the story of Logan Roy, head of one of the world's largest media conglomerates, who just announced his imminent retirement. Now his kids, and more than a few others, have to spend four seasons jockeying for position in hopes of becoming the new boss while also earning a little bit of love from daddy.

While there's no release date yet for this set, it's expected to arrive sometime this year. As the title indicates, the set will include all four brilliant seasons of this darkly comic family drama, along with a variety of extras to go with. This set is currently listed for $78 on Amazon, but there's a decent chance that will change before it actually launches. With Amazon's preorder price guarantee, you'll get Succession for the lowest price offered between the time you order and release.

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Since it'll be a minute before you actually get to have this Blu-ray set, there are other ways to get your Succession fix. Such as by reading the episode screenplays, which HBO released in book form last year not long after the series finale. Each season has its own book, and the books for Seasons 2 and 3 are included in Amazon's current massive B2G1 free sale. Why only those two? I don't know, I'm just the messenger. Season 1 also has a coupon for a dollar off you'll want to click before you check out.

• Succession Season One: The Complete Scripts -- $15 ($30)
• Succession Season Two: The Complete Scripts -- $18 ($30)
• Succession Season Three: The Complete Scripts -- $19 ($30)
• Succession Season Four: The Complete Scripts -- $20 ($30)

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Deckbuilder games are having their moment in the sun right now (hello, Balatro), but there are so many more to choose from in this little genre than juggernaut titles like Marvel Snap. In fact, the indie gaming scene offers tons of inventive awesome deckbuilding games that change up the formula in some really interesting and unique ways--often trying weird-but satisfying things that a big publisher might be scared of trying. Balatro is one of the newest examples of this, as it's compelling spin on poker has resonated with many thousands of players. But if you're looking to take a Balatro break, right now you can buy a sampling of inventive indie games with elements of the deckbuilding genre for cheap. Humble's Devious Deckbuilders bundle lets you get seven deckbuilding games for just $20.

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There are seven total games in this bundle, and three purchasing tiers, the cheapest being $10 for two games: the old-style RPG Gordian Quest and the turn-based tactics title Floppy Knights. For $15 you'll get an additional pair of titles, the roguelite Zoeti, and the strategy game Mahokenshi. And for $20 you'll get all of those games plus three others: the robust, story-focused Book of Hours, a dungeon crawler called Dungeon Drafters, and the "dice-builder" Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles.

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Fortnite's latest seasonal collaboration event is underway, bringing cool magical powers from Avatar: The Last Airbender to the battle royale island along with skins in the item shop and an event pass that'll let you nab two Aang skins and a pile of other cosmetics for a decent price. But the cost of that affordability is that you'll need to do some quests to progress through the pass--like finding and destroying a cabbage cart.

Fortunately for you, there are many of these carts scattered around the island, but they're easy to overlook because they don't really stand out that much. But you can find them in every named location, plus a ton of spots in between. They're everywhere And they look like this:

Cabbages are weak to pickaxes.

To destroy them, you just need to wack them a couple times, and a large pile of cabbages will fall out. That's actually not a bad stack of heals, and it's a good idea to remember to look for these carts if you get stuck in the storm late in a round.

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While the star of Fallout may be the action unfolding in the California wasteland and all of the interesting/terrifying creatures and people that inhabit it, there's so much more at play in Season 1 of the Prime Video adaptation.

One primary mystery that unravels throughout all eight of Season 1's episode is the backstory of movie star Cooper Howard (Walton Goggins) and how he became The Ghoul, an irradiated mutant bounty hunter.

Warning: The following contains spoilers from Season 1 of Prime Video's Fallout. If you have yet to watch the series, stop reading now.

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If you're an anime fan, chances are you enjoy manga--but if not, we highly recommend giving it a shot. While anime is arguably more popular and easier than ever to watch thanks to streaming services such as Crunchyroll, sometimes the original manga is the best way to experience these stories. Luckily, now is a great time to dive into the medium, as Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, and Akira box sets have been massively discounted. All three collections are also included in Amazon's B2G1 promotion, along with hundreds of other manga deals.

Demon Slayer Complete Box Set

Starting with the Demon Slayer Complete Box, the collection is down to just $115 (normally $245). This gigantic collection of all 23 volumes of the hit manga ships inside of a beautiful slipcase.

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Demon Slayer is set in Taisho-era Japan and follows kind-hearted swordsman Tanjiro Kamado on a quest to cure his sister of her demonic infection. The anime adaptations have received rave reviews so far and only scratch the surface of the Demon Slayer saga, so if you have an anime fan in your life, this makes for an excellent gift.

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The debate over which Martin Scorsese-directed film is the best--even if the obvious winner is Cape Fear purely for inspiring the best Simpsons episode--but, in all seriousness, The Departed is easily a top contender. Released in 2006, this crime thriller combined an all-star cast with a gritty story and shocking twists. And now, you can revisit it with this new Amazon preorder deal ahead of its April 23 release on 4K Blu-ray.

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The Departed

• The Departed 4K UHD Steelbook Edition -- $30.80 ($40)
• The Departed 4K UHD Regular Edition -- $23.80

The Departed has received a fresh 4K remaster for this release, and this deal also includes a fancy steelbook case. Like the majority of 4K releases, you'll get a standard Blu-ray and a digital code to stream the film in case you don't have a UHD TV nearby. Alternatively, you can save some cash on the regular 4K version. Alongside the release, there'll be a variety of bonus features, including:

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