- Crunchyroll's Major Shift: One Piece Episodes Transitioning to Premium Access Starting December As the landscape of streaming continues to evolve, Crunchyroll is making notable adjustments to its offerings for anime fans, particularly regarding the iconic series One Piece. A significant shift is on the horizon, impacting how viewers access these beloved episodes.
At this moment, every single one of the 1122 episodes of One Piece is available for free on Crunchyroll. However, this will soon change as the first 206 episodes will remain accessible without charge on the ad-supported tier, while the following episodes will transition to the premium tier in three distinct phases set to occur between December 23 and February 17.
The...
- Dec 03, 2024
- Australia Moves to Strengthen Fair Competition with Tough New Penalties for Big Tech Firms Australia has initiated a legislative proposal aimed at imposing significant financial penalties on major technology firms for behaviors that inhibit fair competition and restrict consumer choices. The suggested fines could reach up to AUD 50 million (approximately $33 million or around Rs. 279 crore), targeting companies that undermine competition and make it difficult for users to switch between services. The Labour government, leaning towards the center-left, is focusing on the substantial influence of Big Tech. Recently, parliament enacted legislation that prohibits social media usage for children under the age of 16. The new proposal would give Australia’s competition authority the...
- Dec 03, 2024
- Hugh Grant's Theatrical Transformation: From Charming Rogue to Iconic Character Impersonator Hugh Grant has showcased an impressive impression of a well-known character in his recent role. It seems a new performer has emerged for the role of the beloved character. Grant has fully embodied his theatrical flair in his latest performances. From playing a scandalous rogue in a fantasy adventure to taking on the role of a pompous villain in a family favorite, and now portraying a disturbed antagonist, he is certainly exercising his acting prowess.
In an unexpected turn, he has even ventured into character impressions from the iconic franchise. In a recently shared clip, Grant discusses with the movie's main...
- Nov 19, 2024
- The Elusive Splinter Cell Film: From Promising Beginnings to Development Stalemate The long-anticipated adaptation of a popular video game series has fallen through, leaving fans disappointed. The trajectory of the Splinter Cell movie began in 2012, when it was initially announced. Enthusiasm was reignited the following year when it was revealed that a producer known for John Wick, Basil Iwanyk, would oversee the project. By 2014, excitement peaked as Tom Hardy was set to portray the iconic character Sam Fisher. However, since those announcements, there has been a deafening silence regarding the film's development. Recent statements have clarified the status of the project, confirming that it will not move forward. According...
- Nov 19, 2024
- GTA 5 PC Upgrade on the Horizon: Enhancements Set for 2025 Release It's an exciting time for players of GTA 5 on PC, as an upgrade is finally on the horizon. Rockstar has confirmed that in 2025, the enhancements designed for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will be made available on PC, responding to the long-standing demand from the community.
The news came as a surprise in the latest update for GTA Online, where it was revealed that various exciting features and events are on the way, in addition to the eagerly anticipated implementation of current-gen features from consoles onto the PC version.
This update for consoles was released back in March...
- Nov 04, 2024
- Anthropic Launches Beta Desktop Applications for Claude AI on Mac and Windows Anthropic has unveiled the beta versions of its desktop applications for both Mac and Windows, marking an exciting development in the landscape of AI-assisted tools. This launch follows recent introductions of similar native applications by notable competitors in the AI field. Users are currently able to download the beta app for their respective platforms, gaining early access to the Claude AI assistant along with the capabilities of the Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI model.
In a recent communication on X, the official account of Anthropic confirmed the arrival of these new desktop applications. The Windows version comes in distinct x64 and arm64...
- Nov 04, 2024
- A New Chapter Unfolds: Karate Kid: Legends Set to Revitalize the Franchise Sony Pictures is poised to usher in a new era for the Karate Kid franchise, bridging multiple generations. Since its inception nearly four decades ago, followed by a reboot about 15 years past, and further expanded through the success of the Cobra Kai series, fans are eager for a fresh chapter.
This new installment is titled Karate Kid: Legends, and it aims to merge the original protagonist with the reboot's mentor alongside a promising newcomer. With filming now complete, the film is scheduled for release on May 30, 2025.
Sony has taken to social media to unveil the initial official poster, offering...
- Oct 21, 2024
- Nintendo Switch Online Playtest: Unveiling a Collaborative MMO Experience The recent developments surrounding the Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program have stirred excitement among fans. With access granted to select participants, intriguing details about the program's content are beginning to emerge. This is shaping up to be a cooperative massively multiplayer online experience that involves collaboration in shaping a world.
The Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program appears to focus on a cooperative MMO centered around players collaborating to build and evolve a planet. Interestingly, early indications suggest that this project is not connected to the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, which had been a point of speculation.
Participants who were selected during the...
- Oct 21, 2024
- Amazon Launches Amazon MX Player: A New Era of Streaming with Combined Libraries and Original Content Amazon has launched its latest video-on-demand platform named Amazon MX Player, which is an ad-supported service created from the combination of two streaming services: MX Player and Amazon miniTV. The company indicates that this new platform will encompass a wide range of content in various genres and languages, while continuing to invest in original productions. Viewers will have access to the extensive libraries from both platforms through this new offering.
According to a recent announcement, Amazon MX Player will showcase popular series such as Aashram, Dharavi Financial services, Academic Journals, Bhaukaal, Raktanchal, Educational Collective, and Roohaniyat, and Jamnapaar. The service will...
- Oct 08, 2024
- Celebrating 35 Years of Prince of Persia: A Journey Through Innovation and Legacy Celebrating a significant milestone, the beloved game franchise is commemorating 35 years since its inception. The journey began on October 3, 1989, with the launch of the groundbreaking game for the Apple II, recognized for its cinematic gameplay and innovative use of rotoscoping technology.
Jordan Mechner, the visionary behind the franchise, continues to engage with audiences today, having transitioned from game design to the realms of graphic novels and artistry. His most recent work marks his debut as both artist and author, featuring autobiographical elements that reflect heavily on his experiences in game development.
In his reflections shared via social media, he...
- Oct 08, 2024
- The Art of Villainy: Tetsuya Nomura on Character Design and Player Connection in Final Fantasy Tetsuya Nomura, a renowned developer at Square Enix, has a reputation for crafting eccentric villains, ranging from Sephiroth to Genesis, typically dressed in leather trenchcoats adorned with an abundance of belts.
In a recent conversation with Young Jump, translated by Automaton, Nomura, who has recently taken on the role of creative director for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and has contributed to various projects at Square Enix, shared an influential memory from high school. He recalled how a classmate expressed dissatisfaction over playing as a character deemed unattractive, which significantly impacted his approach to character creation moving forward.
He reminisced, noting that this...
- Sep 24, 2024
- Anticipating Dragon Age: The Veilguard - How Much Playtime to Expect? The anticipation surrounding the upcoming release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard is palpable, with fans eagerly awaiting its arrival in just over a month. BioWare has been actively sharing various previews and insights to help players gear up for this much-anticipated launch. A burning question among enthusiasts is the estimated gameplay duration once the game is available, and BioWare has shed light on this topic.
During a discussion with YouTube creator NoRRza, an unnamed BioWare developer who recently completed the game shared their insights, suggesting that players aiming to experience every facet of the game can expect to invest approximately 100...
- Sep 24, 2024