Netflix’sStranger Things, which has long been one of the streamer’s flagship television shows, experienced a big bump in popularity ahead of the premiere of its fifth and final season.Stranger Thingsseason 5has been in the works since theending ofStranger Thingsseason 4in 2022. That wait, plus the promise of ending the wildly popular series, has made it highly anticipated. Ahead of the premiere ofStranger Thingsseason 5, volume 1 on November 26, theearlier seasons ofStranger Thingsrose to number seven on the list of the top 10 original shows in America in the week of June 2(viaThe Hollywood Reporter)....

Summary A new report is bad news for subscription services likePlayStation PlusandXbox Game Pass, as data suggests that spending on those services has been stalled for nearly a year. Microsoft and Sony have both bet big on PlayStation Plus andXbox Game Pass, with Microsoft in particular going all-in on Game Pass. Xbox Game Pass is a cornerstone of Microsoft’s current gaming strategy, with the company bolstering the service through the release of massive, day one games....

ATSC 3.0, known by its public name as “NextGen TV,” promised to modernizeover-the-air television broadcastswith 4K support and on-demand content. Unfortunately, the rollout is not going all that well. ATSC 3.0 has been in development for years, with the goal of bringing 4K broadcasts to over-the-air (antenna) TV at up to 120 FPS, HDR, improved audio, and improved support for mobile devices. The NextGen TV rollout has started to ramp up over the past two years or so, with many TVs starting to ship with ATSC 3....

There’s an incredible puzzle game that you can play for free onXbox Game Passright now, and its Metacritic score should be enough to convince you.Microsoft’s subscription service has a large catalog with nearly 500 titles that you can play without any extra costs, though the list is constantly going through changes with new additions and some removals every month. In July,Wuchang: Fallen Featherswas added to Game Pass, for example. Meanwhile, six games, likeSteamWorld Dig 2, were removed in July....

Only Murders in the Buildingnow has an official release date for its upcoming season.Only Murders in the Buildingseason 5is the latest highly anticipated installment of the Emmy-winning comedy series. Season 4 was released in late August 2024, running through October, covering much of the Fall for the fourth year in a row. Hulu has confirmed on Instagram thatOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 5’s release date is confirmed for July 11, 2025....

Warning: This article contains mention of miscarriage and infant loss. Outlanderhas ignored a magical plotline for nine years, but it has no choice but to bring it back in season 8. This next batch of episodes will be the last for the Starz series, so it’s important that Jamie and Claire’s adventures be brought to a satisfying close. Of course, to achieve this, any hanging plotlines must be addressed and resolved....

It’s been a few weeks sinceOverwatch 2wasofficially released, and players are still experiencing bugs, including one where players can see Snow Fox Lucio through walls. This is the latest in a growing list of problems involving the heroes in the game, with the last one makingSombra invulnerable to enemy fire. Since launching earlier this month, players have had mixed feelings aboutOverwatch 2.Initial reviews of the game noted that it was just as fun as the firstOverwatchand players appreciated the new characters, but they found it lacking some of what made the game special before....

Following its incredibly successful first season,Paradisewill officially return for a second outing with filming close to being complete, but the show’s latest update suggests that a big future lies ahead. After plenty of twists and turns,Paradiseseason 1’s endingrevealed President Cal Bradford’s killer while dropping some bombshells that changed the story’s entire trajectory. Cal’s death was just the start of a much bigger conspiracy involving Sinatra, Jane, and survivors outside the community, whichParadiseseason 2will continue to explore....

As Walker Scobell prepares forPercy Jackson and The Olympiansseason 2, he is ready to address enduringHarry Pottercomparisons. Based onthe books by Rick Riordan, the show premiered on Disney+ in 2023, and it is poised to return on June 28, 2025. The next season will be based on Riordan’sThe Sea of Monsters. This is thesecond majorPercy Jacksonadaptation, as the books were once reimagined through a two-movie series that drew sharp criticism. The Disney+ show was pitched as a more faithful series, and Riordan has been diligently involved as a creator and executive producer....

Pokemon GOregularly features Pumpkaboo, which can perform astonishingly in various battle scenarios. The beast can access a strong move pool with excellent stats and evolve into a powerful monster. Making a return this Halloween, the Gen 6 Pokemon has one of the best PvP and PvE capabilities. After catching a Pumpkaboo inPokemon GO, trainers can evolve it into a Gourgeist with increased stats and move pool coverage. Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist’s dual Ghost and Grass typing provides a versatile move pool....

Pokemon Legends: Arceusis a bold new experiment in thePokemonfranchise, putting players into an open world full of new ways to interact with the cute and awesome creatures. New evolutions and forms are present, as are oldlegendaries and mythics like Darkrai. There are still a lot of things players don’t know aboutPokemon Legends: Arceusfor certain, including the role the legendary creator Pokemon will play in the story proper. More details are constantly forthcoming though, including the recent reveal of two rival clans inhabbiting the region: the Diamond and Pearl clans....

Austrian student Anton Klinger joined the fifth annual GBJAM in October 2016. He had developed games under the name Accidently Awesome for a few years prior, mainly using Flash, and joiningcommunity efforts like game jamswas one way to improve his programming. However, he didn’t realize this project would take him several-year journey to complete the gameRoto Force. At GBJAM, Klinger and hundreds of others built aGame Boy-themed gamein just 10 days....

When traveling, keeping your devices charged up is essential, but most wall chargers won’t work everywhere in the world. Power grids around the world are different, and so are wall plugs. While you’re able to usually grab adapters for cheap, many of them are extremely cheaply made and could very well be a fire hazard. If you’re looking for something that will keep your devices charged up and ready to go regardless of where you go, Satechi might have just released exactly what you need....