Rise of the Ronin – PS5 Performance Review

Feudal Japan is likely the most influential historic period in Japan, with many books, movies, and games, inspired by the long running conflict and change the country underwent. Team Ninja has been at the forefront of that passion, and with its latest game it goes full open world in the PS5 exclusive Rise of the… Continue reading Rise of the Ronin – PS5 Performance Review

Monster Hunter Rise Lowered, Stellar Starfield Sales, Armored Core Scores, and More!

We’re getting short-time for a number of big 2023 releases, folks. The moon-sized one on the horizon is obviously Starfield, Bethesda’s first new IP in ages. There’s also the giant-robot-sized Armored Core VI, From’s first entry in said series since its Elden Ring GOTY showering. I, for one, am keen to see what all the… Continue reading Monster Hunter Rise Lowered, Stellar Starfield Sales, Armored Core Scores, and More!

Tucson Electric Power Customers Will See Their Rates Rise

Residential customers of Arizona’s Tucson Electric Power will pay an average of $11 more per month on their electric bill beginning next month.  The utility says the new rates recover the cost of grid improvements, technology and security upgrades, new wind and solar power resources, and other investments made since 2018, as well as higher energy and… Continue reading Tucson Electric Power Customers Will See Their Rates Rise

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Season 2 Review

The best dramatizations know when to color outside the lines. Showrunners Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht understand that to maximize its appeal, Winning Time has to be about more than basketball. In its purest, most incisive form, it’s a study of ego, power, the cost of the spotlight, and the personalities which make and break… Continue reading Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Season 2 Review

Here Are Today’s Refinance Rates, August 4, 2023: Rates Rise

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their mean rates climb this week. The average rate on 10-year fixed refinance didn’t fluctuate. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation. While the… Continue reading Here Are Today’s Refinance Rates, August 4, 2023: Rates Rise