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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
PlayStation Plus free games for June 2025 revealed: Destiny 2, NBA 2K25, and more feature in this month's catalogue
The catalogue for PlayStation Plus games for June 2025 has been revealed. The PlayStation Plus users have expressed their excitement at the list of games for the month, as it features top-rated titles from 2K, Ubisoft, and other popular game developers. The gamers had often complained that the PS Plus game catalogue lacked popular titles, and Sony has responded to the feedback in a great manner. Sony announced the return of the Days of Play event, featuring exciting offers and discounts on PS5 consoles, games, and accessories. The event also brings a plethora of fan-favourite titles to PlayStation Monthly Games. The event will commence on May 28, 2025, hence, the month of June is going to be an exciting one for PlayStation Plus users. PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June 2025 The gaming titles coming in June have excited fans. Fan-favourite titles like Destiny 2 and Alone in the Dark will be free to access for PS5 Plus and Deluxe members. The list of games include: NBA 2K25 | PS5, PS4 (available on June 3) Alone in the Dark (2024) | PS5 (available on June 3) Bomb Rush Cyberfunk | PS5, PS4 (available on June 3) Destiny 2: The Final Shape | PS5, PS4 (available on May 28) Additionally, Sony announced that various bonus titles have been lined up for the PS Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog. Due to the commencement of the Days of Play event, PlayStation users will be able to access more titles in the regular Game Catalog. The list for the regular Game Catalog titles is yet to be announced. More games added to Game Catalog for Days of Play event PlayStation Plus and Deluxe members will be able to access the games mentioned below on the given dates for free. The additional games are: Another Crab's Treasure | PS5 (available on May 29) Skull and Bones | PS5 (available on June 2) Destiny 2: Legacy Collection | PS5, PS4 (available on June 4) Grand Theft Auto III | PS4, PS5 (available on June 10) Myst, Riven, and others are added to the Classics Catalog The games in the Classics Catalog will be available on June 5, 2025. The list includes only two titles; however, PS Plus and Deluxe members will be able to play free trials of two additional games. The free trial will commence on May 28, 2025. Myst | PS5, PS4 | June 5 Riven | PS5, PS4 | June 5 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | PS5 | May 28 (only for PS Plus and Deluxe members) Sid Meier's Civilization VII | PS5, PS4 | May 28 (only for PS Plus and Deluxe members)
IOL News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Turning pages, not heads: the rise of books as the ultimate A-lister accessory
The simple act of carrying a book signals a cultural shift - a recognition that literature is not just about escape but an invitation to explore ideas, provoke thought, and reflect personality. Image: Pexels/Thought Catalog Once upon a time, the world of fashion was ruled by glamorous bags and statement shoes, but in a twist that has both surprised and delighted, the spotlight has shifted to a new and unlikely accessory: books. With A-listers like Timothée Chalamet, Dua Lipa, and Bella Hadid embracing the literary world, literature is staging a remarkable comeback, solidifying its place as the finest accessory of our time. These days, it seems that to be truly 'in', you need to be clutching a good read. The rise of celebrity book clubs, with powerhouses like Reese Witherspoon leading the charge alongside Lipa, has added to this burgeoning trend, rekindling a collective appreciation for the written word as something more than mere entertainment. It's become a cultural phenomenon, likened to a new era of romance and sensibility, tapping into society's longing for a sense of depth, mystery, and timelessness. Chalamet, in particular, has emerged as a passionate ambassador for this literary revival. With his charismatic presence and impressive selection of both classic and contemporary literature, the actor has reignited the public's interest in reading. Whether leaving a bustling film set or making an entrance at a glitzy event, he's often seen clutching a book, not just as a prop but as a hallmark of identity and intellect. These books are not merely accessories; they reflect a personal narrative. Similarly, Lipa has embraced this trend with a graceful flair, often pairing her stylish outfits with books like Patti Smith's memoir 'Just Kids'. Her appearances present reading as a fashionable statement, making it clear that engaging with literature is a desirable pursuit. Moreover, the trend transcends gender and genre. Fans of the hit show "Stranger Things" may recall actor Joseph Quinn walking down the street with a copy of Lynne Tillman's 'Weird Fucks' prominent in his back pocket, instantly elevating the casual outfit into a viral fashion moment. This trend of integrating literature into one's everyday attire conveys a touching reminder of the lure of a good story, acting as both a conversation starter and a subtle declaration of style. Even athletic superstars are joining the literary league. LeBron James has made headlines for posting photos of himself engrossed in novels like 'The Hunger Games". The choices celebrities make in the books they carry highlight their personalities and aspirations, as each title curated for public view contributes to a narrative that speaks volumes about their character. As the digital age leaves a palpable mark on leisure activities, the resurgence of reading as a social activity is a welcome twist. No longer relegated to solitude, reading has transformed into a vibrant element that is flaunted at social gatherings and woven into online identities. Social media has become a platform where stars showcase their commitment to literature, breathing new life into a pastime that many had left behind in favour of scrolling feeds. Publishers are also taking note of this literary shift, angling campaigns towards influential figures whose endorsements can lead to soaring sales. The once-dry business of book promotion has been revitalised, with innovative marketing strategies forging connections between celebrities and literature. Collaborative projects, author discussions, and interactive book clubs are emerging, inviting fans to engage in literary conversations led by their favourite stars. As more celebrities embrace books as aesthetic accessories, we can anticipate a significant evolution in public perception toward reading. No longer the solitary pursuit of introverts, books are becoming a fashionable dialogue, intertwining intellect with style. The simple act of carrying a book signals a cultural shift - a recognition that literature is not just about escape but an invitation to explore ideas, provoke thought, and reflect personality.
Techday NZ
08-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Panaseer launches tool to automate enterprise compliance tasks
Panaseer has announced the launch of its Cyber Frameworks Catalog, designed to automate compliance management for enterprises operating within regulated industries. The Cyber Frameworks Catalog aims to assist enterprises in mapping, monitoring, and reporting the performance of security controls against significant cybersecurity frameworks and regulations. According to Panaseer, the tool provides pre-built dashboards and automated controls that facilitate the continuous measurement of compliance with standards such as DORA, NIST CSF v2.0, CIS Controls v8, PCI DSS v4.0, and CRI Profile v2. Research conducted by Panaseer indicates that cybersecurity teams currently spend close to 60% of their time on manual reporting. This situation can lead to inefficiencies, increased operational costs, and an elevated risk of audit failures even when organisations believe that they are operating within compliance requirements. To address these challenges, teams often implement tactical responses such as isolating systems or creating dedicated environments - a strategy that frequently results in fragmented and unsustainable security operations. The Cyber Frameworks Catalog claims to streamline these processes by introducing a controls measurement-driven, automation-first methodology. Features such as pre-built dashboards, automated mapping of controls to frameworks, and continuous compliance scoring present security and operational teams with an opportunity to simplify their reporting obligations and regularly demonstrate compliance. Among the Catalog's features are more than ten out-of-the-box dashboards, each mapped to over 200 control metrics connected to various regulatory frameworks. The automated cross-mapping functionality highlights where a single security control satisfies the requirements of multiple frameworks, a feature intended to benefit sectors such as finance and retail where regulatory overlap is common. Users are able to identify failing metrics through interactive dashboards, real-time alerts, and configurable thresholds. The Catalog's analytical capabilities allow teams to investigate the underlying causes of compliance failures, prioritise remediation actions, and potentially prevent regulatory breaches. Historical tracking is integrated into the Catalog, enabling teams to observe compliance trends over time, benchmark the effectiveness of their programmes, and generate defensible evidence for audits and governance reporting. The reporting capacities of the tool allow organisations to develop tailored, multi-framework scorecards reflecting both their compliance and risk management postures, accommodating the diverse needs of stakeholders across business units and regulatory regimes. Marc Moesse, Chief Product Officer at Panaseer, commented on the purpose behind the Cyber Frameworks Catalog: "Security teams shouldn't have to choose between being compliant and being secure—they need to be both. The Cyber Frameworks Catalog builds on years of working with regulated industries to address real compliance pain points. By productizing control-to-framework mapping into our data-driven platform, we're giving security leaders the automation and clarity they need. With faster prep and reliable data, they can reduce findings and confidently answer to the board, regulators, and auditors, or give them direct access." Panaseer states that, as regulatory pressures and risks relating to compliance failures continue to mount, the Cyber Frameworks Catalog provides organisations with a systematic approach to managing regulatory requirements while maintaining operational resilience. The Catalog's integration with Panaseer's Continuous Controls Monitoring platform allows it to aggregate and validate security data from a range of enterprise technology stacks, including platforms managing assets, identities, accounts, and applications. This encompasses more than ten primary cybersecurity domains, offering a centralised view for security teams that includes drill-down capabilities into the specific metrics underlying controls. The company highlights the value of this approach in enabling organisations to generate validated data suited for scrutiny by auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders. Panaseer describes its role as supporting organisations to continuously measure the deployment and effectiveness of their security controls, with its CCM platform providing Chief Information Security Officers with insights into their cyber defence performance relative to global frameworks and regulations. The firm asserts that these data-driven processes promote efficient resource allocation and improved prioritisation of security actions.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Couldn't preorder a Switch 2? No worries, Playdate has big news coming this week
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. While everyone's scrambling after Switch 2 preorders, Panic's beautiful little Playdate console could be a fun low-fi alternative – and new games are coming! The company says it's sold 70,000 devices since the Playdate console was launched, along with almost 290,000 game units. On Thursday (17 April), it will announce Playdate Season 2, a second series of games for the minimalist device. We can expect to learn pre-order information, price and the release date for the first week of Season Two games (also see our pick of the best retro game consoles). Designed by the app developer and video game publisher Panic in collaboration with Teenage Engineering, Playdate is a very unique-looking handheld games console. Sure, it doesn't have the graphics or interactivity of the Switch 2, or Joy-Cons that work as mice. But it's bright yellow, fits in your pocket and it has a beautiful black and white screen. And it has a crank: a unique flip-out rotating analogue controller. This week's showcase airs one day from the third year anniversary of Playdate's original launch and two years since the launch of Playdate's online store for games, Catalog. Since then, Panic says it's raised over $1m for developers. Indie devs working with Panic have been enthusiastic about the model. 'Making games for Playdate has been an incredible experience — it's taken me places (both digital and physical!) that I honestly never thought I'd reach,' says Rae, Playdate game developer of Rowbot Rally. 'This community is super helpful and always willing to share tips and resources freely so any game turns out the best it can be, and I've received so much support from them not just in problem-solving but also sheer hype. "With the Playdate SDK, it's super easy to iterate on an idea and turn it into a fun game; and the amount of players willing to take a chance on even a small silly game in Catalog is incredible. In fact, earnings from my Playdate titles have very directly resulted in me buying my first car! [insert the funniest car horn noise here] Big thanks to Panic, and the rest of the Playdate community (I know you're reading this!), for all you do.' "Developing Playdate games has been such a perfect starting point for me as a first time game dev!' says ToadleyUnderControl, Playdate game developer of Reel-Istic Fishing.' 'I found it to be a lot less overwhelming than learning a game engine, and the community surrounding Playdate is made of some awesome people who really kept me motivated through their support and excitement! "Everything about developing for this just feels so easy and smooth, and you can very quickly get a prototype running on the handheld itself! I've also been able to put money toward my university tuition / student loans thanks to selling Playdate games!! I owe a lot to this lil cheese handheld, so thank you to everyone involved in Playdate from the bottom of my cold, slimy, amphibious heart." Playdate is available to order for $229 and refurbished units are also now available at for $179. The Playdate Update showcase will air on April 17 at 10am PT/ 1pm ET / 6pm UK time. For more novel consoles, check out the Nex Playground. If you're working on your own game, see our pick of the best game development software.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A big Playdate sale discounts 13 of our favorite games
It's the second anniversary of the Playdate's Catalog game store and to celebrate, you can get a bunch of great Playdate games and apps at a healthy discount — in many cases for 50 percent off or more. The sale starts today, March 6, and ends on March 10 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Over 150 Playdate games are on sale, but if you're looking for a good place to start, 13 titles from our list of the best Playdate games are currently discounted: Echo: The Oracle's Scroll for $6, down from $8. Angel Pop for $4, down from $6. Mars After Midnight for $3, down from $6. Summit for $4, down from $6. Reel-istic Fishing for $5, down from $8. Under the Castle for $6, down from $10. Core Fault for $3, down from $6. You're Gonna Miss the Bus! for $3, down from $6. The Keyper for $1, down from $3. You Cannot Go Back! for $1, down from $3. Penrose for $1, down from $2. Four Corners for $3, down from $6. The Botanist for $6, down from $9. That's on top of other great options you can buy, like the fast-paced puzzle game XTRIS for $3, historical RPG Quest for X for $1 or roguelite mining game SpaceRat Miner for $6. Panic, the creators of the Playdate, introduced Catalog as a supplement to the Playdate's first "Season" of games when it was still uncertain if another one was going to happen. The tiny handheld supports sideloading games from third-party stores like Itch, but Catalog offers a more curated selection if you don't want to spend time finding something good. Now that Panic's confirmed that a second season of Playdate games is on the way in 2025, this Catalog sale is a perfect opportunity to stock up on anything you might have missed before the new season launches.
