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Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Abbott Elementary season 4, episode 22, “Please Touch Museum.” Even though one notable new character was missing from Ava’s rally in the preceding episode,Abbott Elementary’s season 4 finale proved they would still be a presence in the sitcom heading into season 5.Abbott Elementary’s entire cast of charactersis hilarious, but the show doesn’t have enough screen time to let everyone shine in every episode. Much likeThe Office,Parks and Recreation, andSuperstorebefore it,Abbott Elementarymust leave some members of its large ensemble cast behind while focusing on others....

The freedom of RPGs can be the breeding ground for bad habits, and when something offers the opportunities thatBaldur’s Gate 3does, I’m afraid my worst tendencies come out. I’m still capable of restraining myself in many ways — I tend to be good about morality, for example, aside from treating myself to a little theft here and there. It’s just hard to be good about everything, and my weaknesses start to show when inventory is involved....

Netflix seemingly made the mistake of canceling one of its most ambitious sci-fi shows 5 years ago, but an upcoming adaptation of aStephen Kingnovel can finally fill the void the series left behind. With the era of streaming seemingly reaching a stage of maturity, many streaming services are losing their patience with shows. Instead of allowing TV series to find their feet and audience, many streamers refuse to give them a second chance as soon as they experience a dip in viewership....

It’s been just two months since the launch of Alienware’s compactAurora R16gaming desktop. Still, Alienware sees the need for a refresh. Upgraded configurations of the Aurora R16 go on sale October 17th and include thelatest 14th Gen Intel CPUs, plus NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. This isn’t all that surprising. Even at launch, the original configurations of Aurora R16 were considered somewhat “mid-tier.” They used 12th Gen and 13th Gen Intel Core processors, and the most expensive configuration only had an RTX 4070 GPU....

Another originalPersona 4voice actor has confirmed that she will not be part of the rumoredPersona 4remake. Yesterday, Yuri Lowenthal, who played Yosuke in the original game, confirmed he wasnot part of the unannouncedP4remake project, despite reportedly “begging” to be a part of it. The post has since been removed, but now, with another original voice actor also confirming she isn’t a part of the supposed remake, the evidence is continuing to grow for a potentialP4remake announcement soon....

Apple TV+is adapting one of the most genre-defining cyberpunk novels of all time, which seems to be the biggest risk in sci-fi sinceBlade Runner.Ridley Scott’sBlade Runneris often touted as one of the most groundbreaking movies in the sci-fi genre, but long before it became so ingrained in pop culture, it was far from being a guaranteed success. Blade Runner’s high budget for its time was enough to raise a lot of skepticism surrounding its potential to perform well at the global box office....

Applerolled out iOS 17 and iPadOS 17earlier this year as a major update for iPhone and iPad devices. After a few weeks of beta testing, iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 are now available, offering a new preinstalled app and some helpful features. The main new addition in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 is the new Journal app, which wasannounced back in Juneand was originally planned for the initial IOS 17 update, but was delayed until now....

Summary JRPGsare known for being one of the most accessible genres on the market. That’s not to say they are a walk in the park because there are some that will greatly challenge veteran players, demanding they master all their mechanics or engage in extensive grinding. Another way to perhaps lessen a JRPG’s difficulty is to team up with a few friends, although the genre is not particularly known for its co-op support....

Summary The PlayStation brand began with the PS1 in 1994 with its Japanese launch. 1995 is when North America would get their taste. Together with other studios, Sony was able to create a massive library of hits on the PS1, spanning countless genres from sports games to RPGs. Many of these franchises began on the PS1 and are still going today. Other franchises saw historic sequels on the PS1 likeFinal Fantasy 7....

There’s nothing quite like singing along to your favorite tunes while working from home.Kanto YU2 desktop stereo speakersdeliver a stream of crystal-clear, booming audio that’s sure to inspire a solo karaoke session. Snag them today for a new discounted price of $189.99 ($80 off) to enjoy a speaker system that’s functional, compact, and nice to look at. The Kanto YU2 desktop stereo speakers are powered by a 6.5-foot USB-B-to-USB-A cable that will fit most office arrangements....

The ongoing success of Chuck Lorre’sLeanneon Netflix makes the cancellation of another one of his popular sitcoms four years ago even more disappointing. Lorre’s new sitcom sees the titular Leanne forced to deal with her husband of over 30 years, leaving her for a younger woman, while also trying to offer support to her adult children. Alongside famed comedian Leanne Morgan, thecast ofLeanneincludes Celia Weston, Blake Clark, and Graham Rogers, who play members of the family that come together to support Leanne as she copes with the separation and adjusts to single life....

As if answering the call for summer,Crunchyroll’snewest isekai has quietly broken out onto the scene, which should come as no surprise for aseries as relatively laid-back asThe Water Magician. With many fast-paced and action-packed anime that plan to debut during this sweltering season, the entry is a welcome one with its easy-going narrative and pacing. Based on the light novel by Tadashi Kubo, it was initially published on an online forum alongside other user-generated stories before being picked up by TO Books....

Out of all the monsters inDungeons and Dragons, none strike terror more than the Tarrasque, the largest and strongest Titan players can ever encounter. Rated at CR 30, the Tarrasque is similar to Godzilla, a hulking dinosaur who shakes the world and brings about the apocalypse. However, clever Dungeon Masters can use the Tarrasque’s menacing presence to create interesting stories without easily demolishing a party of wayward characters. TheTarrasque actually received buffs in a new stat blockpublished with theD&D2025 Monster Manual released earlier this year....