Weekly Review: New Releases, Recommendations, and Interesting Finds

Hello, friends! Welcome to our weekly review. This time, we have gathered exciting new releases, book recommendations, and popular trends for you.

New Releases and Technologies

• Pokémon Legends: Z-A — a new Pokémon game after a long break. The world and mechanics remain captivating, although the lengthy tutorial sometimes draws complaints.
• Apple M5 MacBook Pro — the flagship laptop featuring the long-awaited M5 processor. Owners of M4 models may be pleased with the updates.
• Splinter Cell: Deathwatch — a series based on video games that has been quite successful and is worth the attention of fans of the franchise.
• Raycast for iOS — an updated version of the popular app with AI chat support, notes, and quick access to snippets.
• Martin Scorsese — a documentary series about the life and work of the legendary director, deep and engaging.
• Hitman: Absolution — a classic from 2012, now available on mobile platforms with a good adaptation.
• Kobo Remote — a remote control for flipping pages of e-books via Bluetooth, without mechanical parts.

Videos and Games

• "I played EVERY first-person shooter ever made in Japan" — a review of the history of shooters over 40 years, worth watching.
• Ball x Pit — a game with complex mechanics that combines simplicity and depth, promising engaging gameplay.

Book Recommendations

We recommend the book "1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—and How It Shattered a Nation" by Andrew Ross Sorkin, which explores the history of the great 1929 crisis and its impact on the country, drawing parallels with the present.

Technical Review

Our editor Terrence O'Brien chose the Pixel 7 with a minimalist interface and a focus on performance, without unnecessary distractions. He is now listening to the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, experimental music by Hainbach, and Reddit communities about pit bulls.