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Summary The Acolyteepisode 3 did not insult Anakin Skywalker’s legacy, theStar Warssequel trilogy did. WithThe Acolytedelving into Darth Plagueis' powerof creating life using the Force, the show is tying itself massively to the prequel era. Given its placement on the franchise’s timeline - taking place a century before the firstchronologicalStar Warsmovie- this was to be expected. However, the exploration of the Force prevalent inThe Acolyteis causing a great deal of controversy....

“Do you guys not have phones?” Well, what about aDiablo-themed phone? If you’ve ever wanted asmartphonedecked out in all thingsDiablo, then Asus has you covered. Asus partnered with Blizzard for a special edition of theROG Phone 6, based off of the mobile game,Diablo Immortal. The unique theming isn’t just on the hardware, but the software as well — everything about this phone is based onDiablo, from the setup process all the way down to even the notification sounds....

Alongside the bigSteam sales, Steam Next Fest is one of the most popular events hosted on thePC gamingplatform. This specific event comes around three times per year as a weeklong celebration full of exclusive demos forupcoming games, both big and small. But, because these demos are only up during the event, you have a limited time to play them before you need to wait for the full release. Each year more and more games participate in Steam Next Fest, which makes the prospect of playing even a fraction of the games impossible....

Whenever I’m in a gaming rut and not sure what to play, I know I can always boot up a beat ’em up likeStreet of Rage 4,Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, orCastle Crashersand have a good time. If I’m just in the mood for some mindless action, I can button-mash my way through levels as a superpowered fighter. If I want something more involved, I’ll take the time to learn and execute powerful combos, as well as find ways to engage with the game’s systems on a deeper level....

Umamusume: Pretty Derby devs urge fans to not pester real-life racehorses Umamusume: Pretty Derby devs have issued an official statement asking fans to respect racehorses when visiting the IRL ranches. Umamusume: Pretty Derby has quickly gone viral with millions of fans around the world logging in to train their favorite characters. The popular mobile title has even garnered attention from popular Twitch streamers like Ludwig andNorthernlion, with both enjoying the adrenaline-fueled nature of the game’s races....

Warzone players demand return of popular feature to keep fans around Call of Duty: Warzone players want some popular modes to return to the battle royale once Verdansk comes back in the hopes of keeping some fans around. Over the last few months, Call of Duty’s player count inBlack Ops 6has dropped off in a big way. Fans have given up on both the regular multiplayer and Warzone sides of the game and have been desperate for changes....

What is Bistro Huddy? TikToker’s fictional restaurant goes viral A former server in the food industry opened a virtual restaurant where he serves nothing but comical bits of relatable situations that food service workers face daily. Though his annual earnings reach into the “upper six-figures,”TikTokerDrew Talbert has never served a single customer since opening hisrestaurant Bistro Huddy. Why? Because it’s completely made up. From the servers to the customer complaints, Drew’s online eatery Bistro Huddy is only open to his 4....

Snapchat is moving forwardafter a redesign drew some negative reactions.So, what’s next for the social network? Two patents published in mid-March suggest the company is researching the possibility of creating 3D models with a smartphone and reading emotion in a video chat. Both patents were filed in November, but only became public recently. The first patentsuggests a method for simplifying the process of creating a 3D model, to the point where anyone with a smartphone can create one....

When is the next Maximilien’s Vault in Overwatch 2? Maximilien’s Vault givesOverwatch 2players the chance to get shiny new skins for their heroes at a discounted price, but when is the next one? Collecting skins for your favorite heroes is a key part ofOverwatch 2, but it’s easy to miss out if you’re not playing regularly. With so manyeventsandcollaborationsto keep track of, it’s almost impossible for most players to unlock every outfit when it’s released....

Going to the hospital can be pretty traumatic for kids. That’s something a new high tech overhaul of one of the world’s most famous children’s hospitals hopes to help with. How is it doing this? With cutting-edge technology, of course. The result of a collaboration between the U.K.’s National Health Service, University College London, Microsoft, Samsung, and chipmaker Arm, London’sGreat Ormond Street Hospitalis becoming a veritable Disneyland of cool gadgetry. Who knows?...

Summary Now that Paul Giamatti has been cast inStar Trek: Starfleet Academy, speculation turns to which classicStar Trekalien species he could play. The Oscar-nominated actor has a recurring guest role inStarfleet Academyas season 1’s villain who is said to have a connection to one of the cadets.Paul Giamatti’s casting inStar Treksuggests thatthe role ofStarfleet Academy’s villain requires an incredibly versatile character actor. Giamatti’s versatility as an actor means that he could play all manner ofStar Trekalien species in the upcoming Paramount+ show, which is very exciting indeed....

Summary It is no secret that thePercy Jacksonmovie adaptations got a lot wrong about the source material. Everyone, including Rick Riordan himself, has criticized the movies for their complete failure to understand the books and their most vital components.ThePercy Jacksonmovie franchise only made it through two movies before buckling under the weight of its mistakes;the second movie awkwardly tries to correct some of the things from the first, to little avail....