Atlus revealedPersona 3 Reload, a remake of the 2006Persona 3game, as well asPersona 5 Tactica, a strategy game title, during the Xbox Games Showcase. The former is set for an early 2024 release, while the latter will launch on November 17. Both games will be included in Xbox Game Pass.Persona 3 Reloadis a full remake in the style ofPersona 5, whilePersona 5 Tacticais a tactics-like game with Chibi-like cartoon graphics similar to thePersona QandQ2games released for Nintendo 3DS....

Amidst Bitcoin’s biggest value explosion in the cryptocurrency’s short history, Valve has announced that it will no longer allow direct purchases with it through Steam. Citing its inability to control the amount of Bitcoin used to purchase games and rising transaction costs, it has removed the currency from its list of options for buying games on the platform. Valve originally introduced Bitcoin purchases on Steam in April 2016, when the value of the cryptocurrency rested at around the $430 mark....

Summary Russell Crowe shares his feelings aboutGladiator 2being made without him. Released in 2000, Ridley Scott’sGladiatorfeatured Crowe in the lead role as Maximus, a Roman general who is sold into slavery before becoming a hero of the gladiatorial arena. The film was a critical and commercial hit, and Scott is now set to return to that same world with hisupcomingGladiator 2, which follows Paul Mescal’s Lucius on a new journey years after Maximus' death....

Varietyhas revealed that Sony is now producing a live-action series about Spider-Man Noir exclusively forAmazon Prime Video. The series will reportedly “follow an older, grizzled superhero in 1930s New York City” and be set in its own universe, but Peter Parker will not be the main character. This show will feature Spider-Man Noir’s first appearance in live-action, which follows the character’s big-screen debut in the animated film,Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse....

Summary As the spinoff finally gears up to hit theaters, Jeff Nichols shares his candid reasoning for leavingA Quiet Place: Day One. The upcoming horror movie serves as a prequel tothe John Krasinski-helmed installments, being set in the heart of New York City on the first day of the alien invasion that brought down the world. Led by Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn,Day Onewas originally set to be written and directed by Nichols on a story treatment from Krasinski, though he dropped out due to creative differences, withPigbreakout Michael Sarnoski taking over as writer and director and co-writing the story with Krasinski....

Have you seen this man? No, he’s not a missing person. Or at least not in any conventional sense. The face in question was generated by an artificial intelligence on the new websiteThisPersonDoesNotExist.com. While it’s been clear for quite some time that modern A.I. is getting prettydarn good at generating accurate human faces, it’s a reminder of just how far we’ve come from the uncanny valley effect seen in movies like2004’sPolar Express....

Robot vacuumswon’t completely replace manual cleaning, but they are a giant step toward a futuristic Jetsons era. Over the past few years, they have become even more dependable thanks to better-than-ever suction power, nifty voice control, and lengthier battery life. When it comes to true value for your money, Ecovacs is the robotvacuumbrand to beat. Need one that costs less than $200? The Deebot 500 is perfect for the frugal but wise shopper....

While no one really looks forward to vacuuming, it can be less time consuming with a highly capable vacuum, that can suck up a handful of dirt in just one pass.Robot vacuumsoffer the modern-day convenience of a hands-free clean but, then again, our floors aren’t the only surfaces that get dusty. Upright vacuums may involve manual labor but you’ll at least be sure of a thorough clean as you capture all kinds of debris up high, down low, and everything in between....

Summary Despite how emotional Vi and Jinx’s story was inArcaneseason 1,season 2 looks like it is setting up an even darker future for the sisters. Netflix’s hit animated show debuted to incredible reviews and told the heartbreaking and tragic story of two sisters whose relationship became fractured. While they were once incredibly close, devastating events put Vi and Jinx on completely different paths, with their journeys crossing inArcaneseason 1’s cliffhanger ending....

Baldur’s Gate 3 players discover the most uncomfortable scenes in the game Baldur’s Gate 3 playersreckon they might have discovered some of the most uncomfortable moments in the game- and not in the areas you might expect. Baldur’s Gate 3 manages to balance both lighthearted whimsical content and serious horror thanks to its three-act structure, which allows for rapid tonal shifts between areas. Add in a wide range of characters and personalities, and Baldur’s Gate 3 is able to put you in just about any kind of situation you’re able to think of....

Cosplayer helps blind Street Fighter pro ‘see’ character for the first time A Street Fighter 6 cosplayer helped a blind competitor envision one of the game’s characters for the very first time in a heartwarming interaction. BlindWarriorSven is a competitiveStreet Fighterplayer who is totally blind. Despite his disability, Sven has proven his mettle over and over, using sound cues from the game to defeat his opponents. Sven lost his eyesight at six years old due to cancer, but that didn’t stop him from playing video games....

Counter-Strike 2 players realize aiming in CS:GO was broken the whole time As the Counter-Strike 2 beta received a further update, giving access to more CS fans and new features, CS2 players have realized CS:GO shooting was “off”. Counter-Strike 2was revealed to beValve’sdirect sequel toCounter-Strike:Global Offensive, which has been inCS2 beta testing since March 22. After a large update on August 31, evenmore players have been able to access the upcoming gameand the various new features....

An unassuming device developed by engineers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) could pave the way for ultrasounds scanners that cost as little as $100. Barely bigger than a credit card, the UBC ultrasound sensor is mobile, wearable, and can be powered by a smartphone. Ultrasound machines typically use piezoelectric crystals to create thosefirst photos of a person’s life. In contrast, the technology introduced by the UBC team uses tiny vibrating drums, which are cheaper to fabricate....