Oliver Brandt

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PS5 price increase announced for Europe, Australia, and more

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Oliver Brandt

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributorsTech giant Sony has announced that the PlayStation 5 will get a modest price increase in multiple regions, including Europe, the UK, and Australia, with both digital-only and disc-based consoles affected depending on the country.
I helped my daughter get into law school by pulling strings and got her a job at my law firm. Some colleagues don't respect her at work.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |Oliver Brandt |Henry Blodget

The author (not pictured) helped his daughter jump-start her law career. MTStock Studio/Getty Images 2025-04-13T12:47:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . When my daughter needed to get into law school, I pulled strings to get her accepted.
I helped my daughter get into law school by pulling strings and got her a job at my law firm. Some colleagues don't respect her at work.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Oliver Brandt

It's Time to Ditch the Backpack and Get a BriefcaseTwo straps make you look like an intern. Let us offer some functional alternatives. Here’s the manifesto for you: Skip the backpack. In almost any day-to-day circumstance, you're better off with some version of a briefcase. First, I'll offer a caveat. I’m generally pro-backpack. I’m a professional …
The Old Country release date seemingly leaked early

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Oliver Brandt

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributorsA new entry in the Mafia series is on the way, as we found out last year when Mafia: The Old Country was announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live, and subsequently expanded upon at The Game Awards 2024. Now, despite the lack of a truly official announcement about the game's release date, we know exactly when it's coming.
The first Streets of Rage game is finally on Nintendo Switch's Genesis app

1 week ago | dbltap.com | Oliver Brandt

Nintendo’s had a big month, having lifted the lid off the Nintendo Switch 2 and all of its games and details in a huge blowout Nintendo Direct earlier in April. During the Direct, the company revealed that GameCube games were coming to Nintendo Switch Online on Switch 2, but that doesn’t mean it’s giving up on other retro games, nor is it leaving the Nintendo Switch behind.
Soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road gets release date, Switch 2 version

1 week ago | espn.com | Oliver Brandt

After years of false starts and endless delays, developer and publisher Level-5 has announced a firm release date for the highly anticipated soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. The game will be released on August 21, 2025 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is in the long-running Inazuma Eleven series, and was first announced as Inazuma Eleven Ares with a release date set for 2018.
Xbox Games Showcase announced for June, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct to follow

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Oliver Brandt

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributorsJune used to be E3 season in the gaming world - a couple weeks of high-profile game announcements from just about every player in the industry, all centered around a big convention in Los Angeles. That show is dead and buried now, but June is still a pretty common time for companies to make big announcements, and 2025 looks to be no different.
Assassin's Creed Shadows 1.0.2 patch notes

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Oliver Brandt

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributorsAssassin's Creed Shadows' latest update, version 1.0.2, is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and it's bringing with it a host of fantastic additions - mostly on the quality-of-life side - to make the gameplay experience even better. The patch ranges from 9GB to 20GB, depending on which platform you're playing on, with the macOS update being the smallest and the Xbox Series X|S update being the biggest.
My Hero Academia Vigilantes is a fresh new take on the series

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Oliver Brandt

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributorsMy Hero Academia is one of the biggest anime series on the planet right now, and it's not hard to see why. As a shonen anime, it's packed with fast-paced action, and its take on the typical superhero story allows a rotating cast of heroes and villains to keep things feeling fresh. But after seven long seasons - and an eighth and final season on the way - it's also very easy to get fatigued.
All Battle Tasks and rewards in Pok√©mon TCG Pocket's Pawmot Event

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Oliver Brandt

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributorsPokémon TCG Pocket's latest battle event is here, running from today, April 7 to April 21, 2025. This event focuses on Pawmot, a Stage 2 Pokémon that isn't super powerful by itself, but has a good defensive ability that fits well into typically frail Electric-type decks. Like the Drop events before it, the Pawmot Drop Event has players taking on a series of increasingly difficult solo challenge battles.