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PlayStation surprised me with another pretty interesting announcement today: Live TV on PS5 is officially launching in the United States. The new service brings more than 100 live channels alongside a growing library of on-demand entertainment directly to the PS5, and it's free and ad-supported. There’s no additional paid subscription required. The service includes a pretty massive variety of programming covering movies, television, anime, sports, news, weather, gaming, esports, creator content, documentaries, podcasts, and more. Some of the programming and partners highlighted by PlayStation include Crunchyroll, FOX, NBCUniversal, UFC, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Television , and others. Shows and franchises available through the service include things such as Community , The Shield , The Walking Dead , Unsolved Mysteries , Naruto , Sailor Moon , Hunter x Hunter , Death Note , and plenty more. Sports content is represented as well, with programming connected to FOX Sports, NASCAR, N...

PlayStation has officially announced its next State of Play, and we won't have to wait very long. On Thursday, September 3, 2026 , PlayStation will host not one but two broadcasts back-to-back , beginning at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT . First up will be a traditional State of Play , featuring new announcements and updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners. PlayStation has also confirmed that the presentation will conclude with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation from Square Enix. Then, immediately after the main presentation, State of Play Japan returns. Hosted once again by Yuki Kaji, State of Play Japan will turn the spotlight on upcoming games from developers across Japan and Asia, with new gameplay, announcements, deeper dives, and more throughout the show. Needless to say, I’m excited. State of Play presentations are always fun because you never completely know what PlayStation is going to pull out of a hat. We know a little about what to expect thi...

Three episodes into LANTERNS , and I'm still really enjoying what this series is doing. Episode 3 continues moving the story forward while giving us more of the characters and mystery that have made these first few weeks enjoyable for me. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre continue to work really well as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, and I'm enjoying watching their dynamic develop as the season progresses. There is still clearly much more going on beneath the surface, and I'm interested in seeing where everything ultimately leads. Most importantly, I'm having a good time watching this series every week. Episode 1 got things started, Episode 2 kept the momentum going, and Episode 3 gives me another reason to come back next Sunday. Three episodes down.

  Jason and Lucia, Vice City, Leonida, combat, character switching, police pursuits, activities, release details, and more Rockstar has finally shown us what playing Grand Theft Auto VI actually looks like. Published August 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. Updated following Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look presentation.

One of my favorite times of the gaming calendar is almost here again. gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 takes place on Tuesday, August 25, and I’ll once again be going live on my YouTube channel with a special co-stream presentation as we watch the show together. Opening Night Live begins at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM BST / 8:00 PM CEST and will be hosted by Geoff Keighley live from Cologne, Germany.

Two episodes in, and I continue to be very happy that Lanterns is finally here. Following a strong series premiere, Episode 2 keeps the story moving while giving us more time with these characters and this new corner of the DC Universe. Without getting into spoilers, there is some genuinely good stuff happening here, and I'm becoming increasingly interested in seeing exactly where everything is headed. One of my biggest positives continues to be the central pairing of Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart . Their performances were one of the things that immediately stood out to me in Episode 1, and that continues here. They each bring something different to their Lantern, and that contrast is becoming an important part of what makes the series work for me so far. I also appreciate that Lanterns doesn't feel like it's in a rush. There are mysteries being developed, relationships taking shape and pieces being placed on the board that clearly aren...

This Friday, August 21 , I’ll be going live on my YouTube channel for a special Call of Duty: NEXT 2026 co-stream presentation , and this is shaping up to be one of the biggest Call of Duty broadcasts of the year. The event begins at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT and will put a major spotlight on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 , particularly its Multiplayer experience.

The Green Lanterns are finally back, and what a great way to begin. The first episode of HBO and DC Studios’ LANTERNS gives us a really strong introduction to this new corner of the DC Universe. After watching the premiere, I’m already incredibly excited to see where this story goes next.

Another watch party is about to begin. After wrapping up my latest major weekly watch-party journey with House of the Dragon Season 3, I'm excited to officially announce what comes next on the channel. Beginning August 16, I'll be going LIVE every week for LANTERNS Season 1 . It's been a while since I've had a major weekly DC watch party on the channel. One of the last big ones was Peacemaker, which was an incredibly fun series to experience live with everyone, so I'm very excited to return to the DC Universe for this next chapter. LANTERNS brings Hal Jordan and John Stewart together for a mystery that looks very different from the traditional superhero story. Between the Green Lantern mythology, the larger DCU connections, and the mystery at the center of the series, there should be plenty for us to discuss, theorize about, and react to throughout the season. And we'll be experiencing all eight episodes together.

House of the Dragon Season 3 has officially come to an end. And wow.  What an episode. The Season 3 finale delivered some incredibly heavy moments, some very intense sequences, and the kind of ending that leaves you immediately thinking about everything that could happen when this story finally continues. After spending the past eight weeks watching, discussing, reviewing, and following this season episode by episode, it feels strange to finally say that House of the Dragon Season 3 is complete. But what a ride it has been. A Heavy and Intense Finale The biggest thing I took away from the finale was simply how intense it felt. There were moments throughout this episode where you could really feel the weight of everything that has happened over the course of the season. The war has continued to grow. Relationships have changed. Characters have been forced into increasingly difficult positions. And the consequences of everything that has happened are becoming harder and harder to esc...

SOULM8TE is a nice watch, but it is also a surprisingly sad one. Set within the world of M3GAN , the new Blumhouse and Atomic Monster spinoff takes the franchise’s familiar ideas surrounding artificial intelligence and explores them through grief, loneliness, companionship, and the dangerous desire to manufacture a replacement for genuine human connection. Directed by Kate Dolan, the film follows a grieving engineer who is tasked with testing a new artificial-intelligence companion after a powerful technology company acquires his business. His efforts to transform the android into a truly sentient soulmate soon create consequences that neither of them can completely control. One of my biggest questions going into SOULM8TE was whether it could successfully stand on its own while still feeling like a meaningful part of the M3GAN universe. For me, it largely succeeds. The film does not need to place M3GAN herself at the center of everything. Instead, it uses the same universe to approa...

  House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 was another nice episode, although I do wish certain parts of the story had moved a little faster. There were still several enjoyable moments, and the episode continued preparing the pieces for what should be a major Season 3 finale next week. At this point, I am mainly looking forward to seeing how everything comes together and where the characters are left when the season ends. It is difficult to believe that we are already approaching the conclusion of another season in the Game of Thrones universe. I also want to thank everyone who has read these weekly reviews and joined me for the House of the Dragon watch parties throughout Season 3. It has been a great journey following the story together every Sunday, sharing immediate reactions, and discussing where everything may go next. Next week, we will return for the Season 3 finale and bring this latest watch-party series to a close. I cannot wait to do this all again, hopefully in 2027 for ...