So, Sony dropped some news on May 18th, 2026 – they’re raising the price of PlayStation Plus Essential starting May 20th. They’re saying it’s because of what’s happening in the market, but a lot of us fans are side-eyeing that explanation. The weird part is, it only affects new subscribers – if you’re already paying for it, you’re still good at the old price. It just feels a little off, you know?
As a big fan of ARC Raiders, I’ve been following the recent patch notes closely, and I’m really happy to see some tweaks to how matchmaking works. Basically, Embark Studios has changed things so that if you’re just defending yourself, the system doesn’t see you the same way as someone who started a fight – which makes a lot of sense! They’ve also made it so matches where nothing really happens don’t influence matchmaking as much. Honestly, even though these changes seem small, I’ve already noticed a big difference in how people are playing, both when we’re fighting other players and tackling the PvE stuff. It feels much fairer and more engaging now!
Although Pedro Pascal’s acting and the movie’s music have been well-received, many reviews of The Mandalorian and Grogu point to a larger issue with Star Wars – a problem that’s also begun to affect the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With this being the first Star Wars film since 2019, the 2026 release was expected to be a major event, but reports suggest it’s too focused on minor plot points and keeping things consistent with existing stories – the same weakness that has hurt recent Marvel movies.
Following Disney’s purchase of the Star Wars brand, a strict rule was established, making all theatrical releases, television shows, literature, and interactive electronic games part of a single, cohesive narrative timeline. This unified approach means that the events in interactive media carry the same weight as those in live-action blockbusters. Historically, original characters created specifically for interactive formats were often kept separate from the main cinematic entries. However, the immense success of recent gaming projects has forced creative executives to reconsider how these different branches of the galaxy interact with one another.
We’ve listed the locations of all SubWayne Stations in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, along with how to solve each puzzle. This will help you unlock the complete map and bring justice to all of Gotham City!
Luna Abyss is a single-player first-person shooter created by Kwalee, the British studio recently known for their open-world police game, The Precinct. The game takes place inside a decaying alien structure, and you play as a prisoner forced to explore its underground ruins. You’ll be searching for lost technology and clues about the civilization that once lived there. Expect a fast-paced experience with lots of shooting and platforming, all wrapped up in a sci-fi story.
Forza Horizon 6 is already a fantastic open-world game and one of the highlights of Xbox Game Pass, and it’s likely to get even bigger. Considering how much content Playground Games added to Forza Horizon 4 and 5 over time – doubling the number of cars, races, and things to unlock – we can expect a similar expansion for Horizon 6. However, some high-priced items, like cars costing over 50 million credits, will likely remain difficult to obtain.
Despite the challenges, I’m hopeful for the future. While beloved features don’t always return as we expect, the surprising success of unique, independent shooting games suggests positive things for a genre that often struggles with innovation.
LEGO’s Lord of the Rings sets are beloved by fans for their incredible detail and faithful recreation of characters and locations. The Rivendell set, in particular, is considered one of the most impressive and popular LEGO sets of recent years. However, the full range of Lord of the Rings LEGO sets isn’t very large, and many important places and events from the books and movies haven’t been made into LEGO yet.
It’s inevitable that even the best long-running anime series will have some weak episodes. Bleach is no different – it’s had its share of poorly received storylines that fans regret. While the show is famous for including fun, non-canon filler episodes, some are simply terrible, and there are many reasons why.