The new PS5 remake of Demon’s Souls makes a variety of adjustments to the From Software game to modernize it, but you can also opt to play with a classic camera and filter to make it more closely resemble the original version.
Developer Psyonix has revealed that Rocket League will get some improvements on Xbox Series X|S and PS5, which went live alongside the release of Microsoft and Sony’s next-gen consoles. It’s a pretty nice boost, too.
According to a blog post, on both the Xbox Series X|S and PS5, Rocket League will have “significantly faster load times and improved splitscreen performance.” Additionally, Rocket League on PS5 plays at 4K resolution at 60fps with HDR. Xbox Series S is 1080p resolution at 60fps with HDR, and Xbox Series X is 4K resolution at 60fps with HDR.
Though it wasn’t ready for the launch of Xbox Series X|S, both consoles will support a new feature for Rocket League that’s coming “later this year.” This update is not scheduled for PS5.
Director James Gunn is leaving a big mark on the DCEU over the next couple years. Not only is Gunn directing 2021’s The Suicide Squad, he’s also heavily involved in the HBO Max spinoff series Peacemaker, which explores the origin of John Cena’s goofy but murderous character. And now we know that series will introduce another big DC character, as Chris Conrad is playing Adrian Chase/Vigilante.
Fans of the classic Vigilante comics or The CW’s Arrow will no doubt recognize that name. But if you don’t know Vigilante or have trouble making sense of the many different incarnations of the character, maybe we can sort things out.
Here’s everything you need to know about Vigilante and how he may factor into the larger DCEU.
As his name suggests, Vigilante is an anti-hero who targets street-level criminals and mob bosses rather than superhuman villains. There have been no fewer than nine incarnations of Vigilante in DC’s comics. The original version, Greg Saunders, was a Wild West-era hero who dates all the way back to 1941’s Action Comics #42.
However, the second Vigilante, Adrian Chase, is easily the most famous of the bunch. Chase is a former district attorney who turns to a life of violence after his family are killed by mobsters. Though Chase is initially more Batman than The Punisher in terms of avoiding lethal force, one of the main focal points of writer Marv Wolfman’s ongoing Vigilante comic is the way in which Chase slowly becomes corrupted by his bloody crusade. Chase’s actions also directly inspire several other characters to take up the Vigilante mantle, including Judge Alan Wells, a bailiff named Dave Winston and even Chase’s own brother Dorian.
Vigilante’s Powers and Abilities
Not all versions of Vigilante have superhuman powers, but all are masters of armed and unarmed combat, including (in a throwback to the original cowboy version) the lasso. Like Wolverine, Adrian Chase possesses superhuman healing abilities and can recover from nearly any injury. However, he can be killed if the initial injury is severe enough.
While it remains to be seen just how faithfully (or not) Vigilante will be portrayed in Peacemaker, if Arrow is anything to go by, we may be looking at a very different take on the character.
Both Adrian Chase and Vigilante made their Arrowverse debuts in Arrow: Season 5, but as completely separate characters. Chase was played by Josh Segarra, with the character being portrayed as Star City’s new DA and a man with a deep grudge against Oliver Queen for killing his father years before. Rather than suit up as Vigilante, Chase instead became Prometheus. In the comics, Prometheus is basically an evil, high-tech version of Batman, but in Arrow he was portrayed more as the dark antithesis to Green Arrow.
Josh Segarra plays a very different version of Adrian Chase on Arrow.
The actual Vigilante, meanwhile, was eventually revealed to be a brand new character named Vincent Sobel. Sobel was an undercover cop and partner to Dinah Drake before being caught in the STAR Labs particle accelerator accident that created the Flash. That accident is the source of Sobel’s superhuman healing powers.
We don’t necessarily expect the Arrowverse versions of Chase and Vigilante to inform The Suicide Squad’s take on the character. That series reinterpreted those characters in a way that made them better mirrors for Green Arrow and Black Canary, respectively. But just like Arrow, we wouldn’t be surprised if the new movie takes a very loose approach to the source material and draws from several different incarnations as it introduces Vigilante into the DCEU.
How Vigilante Fits Into the Peacemaker Series
On the other hand, the Peacemaker series may not need to revamp Vigilante. Vigilante and Peacemaker have a preexisting relationship in the comics, and it’s one that could well set the tone for their dynamic in the DCEU.
Though Vigilante and Peacemaker are both ostensibly devoted to fighting evil and protecting the innocent, they eventually become mortal enemies. 1986’s Peacemaker #36 lays the groundwork for that rivalry. At this point in the series, Adrian Chase is attempting to leave his life as a costumed killer behind him, and Dave Winston has taken up the vigilante mantle instead. However, when the new Vigilante and Peacemaker both show up to stop terrorists from hijacking a plane, Peacemaker kills his “colleague.”
That tragedy spurs Chase to resume his old ways, fearing his loved ones will never be safe otherwise. He even attempts to take revenge on Peacemaker, though he winds up losing their duel and having his identity revealed on national TV. The destruction of his personal life sends Chase deep into despair and mental illness, culminating in a very tragic end for this troubled but well-meaning character.
We’ll most likely see some version of that rivalry play out over the course of the Peacemaker series. We may not see the Dave Winston version of Vigilante specifically, but it stands to reason Vigilante will be positioned as a rival and possibly even the main antagonist of the series. We hesitate to label him the villain, though. If the comics are anything to go by, Vigilante is more a cautionary example of what happens when a person’s commitment to justice winds up destroying them. We could see the series initially portraying Adrian Chase and Christopher Smith as friends and like-minded soldiers for peace whose paths ultimately diverge. And based on the tone of The Suicide Squad and Gunn’s work in general, we suspect the HBO Max series will play their rivalry for laughs much more than the comics ever did.
If you’ve been lucky enough to get your hands on the Xbox Series X or Series S during this next-gen console launch week, congrats. It’s an exciting time. You’re also probably eager to jump into the latest games that really let the console’s powerful hardware shine, such as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, or you’re probably hyped to see how games on Game Pass have improved.
However, there are a few things you should do and be aware of the first time you set up your new Xbox. Here, we’ll outline the various settings and options available on the new Xbox platform that can improve or streamline the overall experience, and also ensure that you’re actually getting the most out of its feature set.
Before jumping into games, you’ll want to make sure your Xbox and TV are in harmony. Go into the Settings menu and on the General tab, go to “TV & Display Options”–make sure the console is outputting the right resolution for your display or TV. If you happen to have a display that can do 120Hz, enable the 120Hz option just below resolution.
November came in hot, with Microsoft dropping two next-gen consoles and a bunch of other companies releasing a slew of games ahead of Black Friday 2020. And now that we’re starting to see Black Friday ads come in, it’s about to get a lot more wild. There are a ton of deals this year, most of which beat out what we saw last year. GameStop in particular is going hard in the paint, beating out prices at Best Buy and Target. There are even a couple discounts on some Xbox Series X games, not even a month after its launch. Of course, the Xbox One didn’t get as many exclusives as the PS4 this year, but there are still plenty of great games that are well worth playing, no matter which Xbox you own.
All physical Xbox One games can also be played on the Xbox Series X via backwards compatibility or next-gen upgrades. However, no physical games can be played on the Xbox Series S due to that console not having a disc drive.
Dive into first 16 Minutes of Demon’s Souls on the PlayStation 5 including the Opening Cinematic. You make your way through the Outpost Passage and run into the Vanguard Demon. Upon dying you are sent to the Nexus.
The new PS5 remake of Demon’s Souls makes a variety of adjustments to the From Software game to modernize it, but you can also opt to play with a classic camera and filter to make it more closely resemble the original version.
Dive into first 16 Minutes of Demon’s Souls on the PlayStation 5 including the Opening Cinematic. You make your way through the Outpost Passage and run into the Vanguard Demon. Upon dying you are sent to the Nexus.