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Sony Releases PS5 Firmware 26.07-14.22.00 With Unspecified Security Fixes Sony has released PS5 firmware version 26.07-14.22.00 to address security vulnerabilities, following recent reports of a new console exploit. The official changelog lists one fix: “Some security fixes have been made to the system software.” Sony did not specify which vulnerabilities it addressed. The update arrived...
Rockstar Games says preloading for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on Tuesday, November 10, two days earlier than expected. The press release also includes a new screenshot in full 4K. Preloading Preloading begins one week from now, on Tuesday, November 10, at the following times: PS5: midnight local time. Xbox Series X/S: midnight GMT...
BioWare established N7 Day on November 7, 2012, following the release of Mass Effect 3. The name comes from Commander Shepard’s armor: the N7 insignia represents the highest level of the Systems Alliance’s special-forces training program. The date supplies the rest of the wordplay. Fourteen years later, and following news of BioWare’s closure, fans are...
Members of British pop group Love Affair pose for a portrait in London in 1968. L-R: bassist Mick Jackson, keyboardist Lynton Guest, singer Steve Ellis, drummer Maurice Bacon and guitarist Rex Brayley. Jeff Hochberg/Getty Images Steve Ellis, the singer of British pop-rock band Love Affair, has died at 76. Ellis died following “complications from a...
The rumored Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will reportedly use AMD FSR 1.0 instead of DLSS, despite the console having dedicated NVIDIA hardware for AI-powered image upscaling. SuperMetalDave64 shared the information on X, claiming that the game uses FSR 1.0 for resolution upscaling and SMAA for edge smoothing....
One unexpected challenge to the rise of AI-generated art has emerged from a campaign to sell burgers. Over the past year, Wendy’s—the chain famous for square patties, thick shakes, and its unlikely history with Tim Hortons—has explored some unusual creative partnerships. As the company contends with falling sales and waning attention, it has looked to...
Phantom Blade Zero Director Explains the Inspiration Behind Meigu Lake Phantom Blade Zero’s director says Meigu Lake draws on Chinese folklore and wuxia culture, not The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, despite comparisons from players. Meigu Lake is one of the most interesting locations in Phantom Blade Zero. Players can travel between islands by...
Bruce Springsteen performs at the AFI FEST 2025 Presented By Canva Opening Night “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on October 22, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for AFI Bruce Springsteen urged election officials and government representatives to ensure votes are securely counted in an Election Day video posted...
Xbox is celebrating Florida wildlife in an unexpectedly wild way ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto 6: a custom Xbox Series X that appears to have been swallowed by an alligator. The console inside is fully functional, and one fan will have the chance to take the unusual creation home. Named the Xbox...
Warhammer Age of Sigmar fans can pre-order a new range of Khazalite Holds miniatures on November 7, 2026, including High Kyng Valankrom and a Thrynn. The lineup also includes the Magmic Fyrd Spearhead and Fjori’s Vengeance Regiment of Renown, Games Workshop announced. (warhammer-community.com) John French’s Wrath of Terra, the second book in The Scouring series,...
