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PS5 Pro: What We Know So Far and What It Could Mean for Gamers Like Me

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The PS5 Pro is on the horizon, and as someone who’s been following the updates closely, I’m eager to see how it will change the gaming experience. Let’s dive into what’s been shared so far and what it could mean for us. Expected Upgrades: CPU, GPU, and Storage The PS5 Pro is likely sticking with the same CPU as the current PS5, with a slight speed boost expected. The real excitement centers around the upgraded GPU, featuring more compute units and improved ray tracing, promising faster rendering and better visuals. Another welcome change is the increase in storage to 2TB SSD, which will significantly reduce the hassle of managing game installations, a common gripe with the original PS5's 825GB or 1TB SSD options. Connectivity and Performance Enhancements The PS5 Pro is set to support Wi-Fi 7, which means faster and more reliable connectivity for online play and downloads. This is particularly useful for gamers relying on wireless connections. Additionally, the new Game Boost featur...
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Civil War (2024): Garland’s Dystopian Dream or Dreary Doldrums?

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From the first frame, "Civil War" feels like a movie you don’t really want to watch—dragging its feet through a dystopian America that seems too real to be entertaining. Yet, there’s something about the crumbling ruins of this fictional United States that grips you, a deep-seated fear that compels you to stay, hoping for a payoff. Alex Garland, known for his cerebral sci-fi masterpieces, plunges us into a world teetering on the edge. The film's premise promises much: a nation divided, rebel factions clawing for control, and a president barricaded in Washington, D.C., fighting for a third term. It’s a setup ripe for explosive revelations. Instead, the narrative crawls at a snail’s pace, each scene dripping with tension yet weighed down by a sense of inertia. You find yourself glued to the screen, not because it’s thrilling, but because the dystopian reality it portrays is disturbingly plausible. Garland's strength lies in his ability to make the viewers feel every grai...
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Was Thanos right? Humanity on Trial for its Survival

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I settled in to rewatch "Avengers: Infinity War" last night. You know the scene— the snap . It always gets me. Thanos, with his misguided sense of cosmic justice, wipes out half of all life in a blink. This spurred me to finally write this blog:  Was Thanos right? Yes, he's a villain. His methods are unthinkable. Yet beneath his purple skin and imposing chin lies a genuine concern: overpopulation and resource depletion. Is his solution monstrous? Absolutely. But the issue he highlights demands attention. So, was his cold logic flawed but fathomable, or utterly misguided, despite our knack for self-destruction? Humanity’s Impact: A Double-Edged Sword Humans have profoundly impacted Earth. Our numbers have soared, outstripping many natural systems' ability to recover. We've shrunk forests, drained freshwater, and polluted air and oceans. This strain fuels conflicts, drives species to extinction, and amplifies the effects of climate change. From Thanos' bleak vie...
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