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Ape Escape could be returning to PlayStation after more than 20 years. The series has been dormant since Ape Escape 3 in 2005, but recent comments from insider NatetheHate2 about Sony reviving dormant franchises have fueled speculation.

Team Asobi is reportedly not developing the rumored project. With Sony continuing to reference the franchise in games like Astro Bot and increasing Ape Escape merchandise, fans are speculating that a revival could be announced soon. Sony has not officially confirmed a new game.

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[Source]: ScreenRant

New long-term studies reveal that gaming beats social media scrolling when it comes to both stress relief and emotional well-being.

For years, digital screens have been lumped together as a monolithic threat to mental well-being, but pioneering research is rewriting that narrative. An 11-year study from the University of Cincinnati and Northwestern University tracking over 183,000 U.S. adults found a damning correlation: exceeding 150 minutes of daily social media use significantly elevates the risk of depression.

This passive, algorithmic scrolling traps the mind in a loop of social comparison and cognitive fatigue. Unlike other screen activities, mindless scrolling acts as a primary driver of adult depressive symptoms, leaving users feeling emotionally depleted.

In stark contrast, video games are emerging as a powerful, interactive tool for cognitive enhancement and emotional regulation. A study by the Boston University College of Communication highlights that video games offer structured, goal-oriented engagement that actively supports stress management and builds mental resilience. Rather than draining cognitive resources, gaming demands decision-making, puzzle-solving, and social teamwork, triggering a healthy state of mental flow. By shifting from the passive consumption of social feeds to the active engagement of gaming, users can transform their screen time into a restorative and purpose-driven break.

Source: Breiter, H., Block, M. L., et al. (2026). Social media use and depression across 11 years of U.S. adult data. npj Mental Health Research.

The heavily modified system reportedly uses an overclocked RSX graphics processor alongside a custom 3D-printed cooling solution designed to handle the additional heat. The result is a machine that looks dramatically different from Sony’s original hardware while pushing the aging console beyond its standard specifications.

The PS3 launched nearly two decades ago, but the modding community continues finding new ways to improve, restore and redesign the console. Projects like this also show just how much performance enthusiasts can squeeze out of older hardware when cooling and power limitations are removed.

Would you buy an official PS3 Pro today if Sony released one with modern upgrades?

This tech support is shit to the next level. I waited 25 minutes just to get told that if I don't have the serial number of the console my account was originally made on, I can't recover an account I literally have on my PS5???

What BS is that? If I have the account and have proof of possession of the account, why can't I just have a new email linked to it? I get that maybe they're trying to stop people from using tech support to steal someone else's account, but at the same time, I don't know how a fucking PS4 serial number is going to have anything to do with that.

And it's BS to assume every account is going to be linked to a credit card for PS+, because not everyone has money to pay for that shit, especially when I was just a kid using this account.

This genuinely pissed me off today, having to deal with this, and it really makes me consider switching to Xbox despite being loyal to PlayStation since I started gaming.

Every time I thought the story was done, another twist hit me. The action was absolutely heart-pumping.

This is 100% GOTY material. If GTA doesn’t release this year, I can honestly see this becoming a serious contender, maybe even winning it.

For me, it’s easily a 9/10. It could even become a 10 once I try the extra content and tactical missions, but based on the story and gameplay alone, it’s an easy 9/10.

1000% recommended. Definitely worth buying.

Imagine spending years learning FPGA development on Linux with a free professional-level tool.

Then out of nowhere, the company removes Linux support from the free version and says you now have to pay $1,200 a year to get it back.

That’s basically what AMD did with Vivado.

Students, researchers, and hobbyists who depended on the free Linux version are now stuck with two choices: switch to Windows or pay expensive enterprise pricing.

When people asked AMD why this happened on their forums, the response felt vague and corporate, with no real explanation.

A lot of the Linux and FPGA community sees this as a bait-and-switch, and people are understandably upset.

What do you think AMD should do next?

I’ve been with you since the PS1 days, when you were the underdog trying to prove something. You became the undisputed king with the PS2, lost your way a bit with the PS3, then made one of the strongest comebacks with the PS4 by focusing on what truly mattered, the players.

That’s why this recent talk about a 30 day DRM or license check is concerning.

I understand that some of this revolves around how digital licenses and subscription titles like PS Plus are verified. These systems have existed for years, and not every game is affected the same way. But the idea that access to games, even ones we have paid for, could depend on periodic online checks raises bigger questions about ownership, preservation, and player freedom.

I hope this is just a misunderstanding, or at the very least something that gets clarified and improved. Because this is starting to feel like a step in the wrong direction.

PlayStation has always been at its best when it puts players first. When it listens. When it respects how and where people choose to play.

I hope you do not repeat history by drifting away from that.

We have been here through the highs and the lows. We stayed because we believed in what PlayStation stood for.

We just want the PlayStation we loved back.