The all-new PlayStation Plus is set to launch this summer, with a whole slew of benefits packed in for those who are willing to pay a little more. It's effectively a combination of PS Plus and PS Now as we currently know it, but with a few extra features to boot. For example, the new Premium tier of the service will have over 700 games to play, stream, and download after the launch in June.

But, what happens to our current PS Plus memberships? There are plenty of PlayStation fans who have years of PS Plus or PS Now already stacked up, and some might even want to upgrade to the new Extra or Premium tiers as well. Well, have no fear, because we've got all the answers right here. Moreover, there's even some new info to check out when it comes to using pre-paid PS Plus or Now vouchers after the new service launches.

PlayStation Plus: It's Essential for Current Members

In case you missed it, there are three tiers for the new PS Plus. Essential, Extra, and Premium. Essential is what the service is today, including multiplayer access, free monthly games, discounts, and cloud storage. So, it's an easy transition for current members of PS Plus, you'll simply be moved over into the Essential tier at launch. The Essential tier will also cost the same as the current PS Plus, so you won't be paying any more either.

Stacking Memberships Is Currently Disabled

Sony has confirmed it's stopped PS Plus and PS Now code stacking for existing members prior to the new PS Plus launch. If you've purchased a code and haven't been able to activate it, you'll need to wait until your membership expires, or when the new PS Plus launches.

If you want to redeem the voucher then, whether you let your PS Plus expire, or you are now a Premium or Extra member, Sony has provided new information for converting these codes, which will be based on the "monetary value of the voucher you are redeeming." For example, if you become a PS Plus Premium member but want to redeem a code for 12-months of standard PS Plus, this will therefore be converted to about 6-months instead. We've included Sony's FAQ breakdown chart of these conversion rates across all PS Plus tiers below as well.

How to Upgrade to PS Plus Premium and Extra

So once the new service launches and you become a PS Plus Essential member, you may be wondering, how do I get all the new features? To do that, you'll need to upgrade to PS Plus Extra, or PS Plus Premium. Each tier will bring new benefits, so make sure you read up on the new PS Plus before committing.

To upgrade to another tier, Sony's PS Plus FAQ page states: "You will be charged a pro-rated fee to level up the remaining time on your existing membership to the desired level."

So breaking this down, if you've got any time left on your PS Plus membership, you will have to pay the difference in cost to upgrade to the more expensive tiers. For example, if you paid for 12-months of PS Plus ($59.99/year), and you want to upgrade to PS Plus Premium ($119.99/year), you'll have to pay another $60 to complete the upgrade and so forth.

PS Now Members Will Get a Premium Upgrade

When the new PlayStation Plus launches, all PS Now members will be rolled into the new Premium tier for the remainder of their subscription time. This is the tier with the most benefits, and it's also the most expensive tier available.

When this was first announced, a few PlayStation users did quickly take advantage and effectively secured themselves PS Plus Premium for half price. But, this loophole has since been shut down.

What About Those with Both PS Plus and PS Now?

Sony has confirmed that PlayStation users who currently have both a PS Now and PS Plus membership will also get upgraded to PS Plus Premium when it launches. The length of this membership will then be equal to the longest subscription you own.

So, for example, if you have PS Now subscribed up until August 2022 and an active PS Plus membership until September 2025 - that means you’ll be upgraded to PS Plus premium until September 2025. This is probably the best deal possible, as you won't have to pay any upgrade fees.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is the highest grossing video game movie ever in the U.S.

As pointed out by star Ben Schwartz, the sequel has now outperformed the first Sonic film, the previous record holder. Sonic 2 has hit $147 million (and counting) compared to the original's $146 million.

Sonic 2 didn't conquer the global market but still did pretty well, making $287.8 million according to Deadline. While still an impressive amount, the film falls short of 2016's World of Warcraft which made $439 million.

The Blue Blur got off to a hot start in the U.S. by winning the domestic weekend box office, outperforming Morbius and Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum's The Lost City with $71 million.

The film has a star-studded cast that includes Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, and Ben Schwartz, but it's currently unknown which members will be returning for Sonic 3, which Paramount announced in February.

Carrey said ahead of Sonic 2's release that this may be his last film ever, saying "I might continue down the road, but I'm taking a break," and Paramount has already said it wouldn't even try to replace him.

Schwartz, who plays Sonic, and Elba, as Knuckles, will likely be returning however, and the latter is even getting his own spin-off show as the Sonic cinematic universe was announced in February.

In our 7/10 review of the film, IGN said: "Sonic the Hedgehog 2 brings all the humour and charm of its predecessor, while also being delightfully more loyal to its source material."

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer who occasionally remembers to tweet @thelastdinsdale. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

The first look at the Borderlands movie was revealed at CinemaCon 2022, and it looks to be a faithful adaptation of the beloved video game franchise.

While we only saw about a minute of footage, it was immediately clear that this film is set in the Borderlands universe. From the artstyle to hearing Jack Black as Claptrap to seeing Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Patricia Tannis, and Kevin Hart as Roland, all the familiar beats from Borderlands are being hit, albeit with a bit of Hollywood starpower being thrown in.

Production on the Borderlands movie wrapped in June 2021 and the crew shared a glimpse of Claptrap to celebrate the moment.

The film will follow Blanchett's Lilith and her quest to return to the planet of Pandora to recover the missing daughter of "the universe's most powerful S.O.B., Atlas." Alongside the previously mentioned cast members, Blanchett will also be joined by Ariana Greenblatt's Tiny Tina, Edgar Ramirez's Atlas, Gina Gershon's Moxxi, Janina Gavankar's Commander Knox, and Florian Munteanu's Krieg.

Eli Roth is the director of the Borderlands movie and Chernobyl's Craig Mazin wrote the script with Roth.

For more, check out our review of the Borderlands spin-off Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, our look at the 10 best Borderlands DLC of all time, why Edgar Ramirez thinks fans of the games should be excited for the film, and how Krieg won't be "exactly the same" as his video game counterpart.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

The first look at the Borderlands movie was revealed at CinemaCon 2022, and it looks to be a faithful adaptation of the beloved video game franchise.

While we only saw about a minute of footage, it was immediately clear that this film is set in the Borderlands universe. From the artstyle to hearing Jack Black as Claptrap to seeing Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Patricia Tannis, and Kevin Hart as Roland, all the familiar beats from Borderlands are being hit, albeit with a bit of Hollywood starpower being thrown in.

Production on the Borderlands movie wrapped in June 2021 and the crew shared a glimpse of Claptrap to celebrate the moment.

The film will follow Blanchett's Lilith and her quest to return to the planet of Pandora to recover the missing daughter of "the universe's most powerful S.O.B., Atlas." Alongside the previously mentioned cast members, Blanchett will also be joined by Ariana Greenblatt's Tiny Tina, Edgar Ramirez's Atlas, Gina Gershon's Moxxi, Janina Gavankar's Commander Knox, and Florian Munteanu's Krieg.

Eli Roth is the director of the Borderlands movie and Chernobyl's Craig Mazin wrote the script with Roth.

For more, check out our review of the Borderlands spin-off Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, our look at the 10 best Borderlands DLC of all time, why Edgar Ramirez thinks fans of the games should be excited for the film, and how Krieg won't be "exactly the same" as his video game counterpart.

Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

The Hunger Games prequel film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will be released in theaters on November 17, 2023.

Revealed at CinemaCon 2022, the prequel story will be based on Suzanne Collins' book of the same name and will "focus on Coriolanus Snow at age 18, years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem."

"Young Coriolanus is handsome and charming, and though the Snow family has fallen on hard times, he sees a chance for a change in his fortunes when he is chosen to be a mentor for the Tenth Hunger Games… only to have his elation dashed when he is assigned to mentor the girl tribute from impoverished District 12," the official description continues.

Lionsgate announced The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in 2020, and confirmed that Francis Lawrence, who directed Catching Fire and Mockingjay Part 1 & 2, would return to lead this new story. Collins' novel was released on May 19, 2020.

No casting has been revealed for the film, but we do know that Collins will write the film's treatment and will serve as an executive producer. Oscar-winner Michael Arndt will adapt the sceenplay.

“Suzanne’s new book has been worth the wait. It offers everything fans could hope for and expect from The Hunger Games while also breaking new ground and introducing an entirely new canvas of characters," said Joe Drake, chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, in the announcement. "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is creatively thrilling and takes this world to complex new dimensions that open up amazing cinematic possibilities. We’re thrilled to reunite this filmmaking team with this very unique franchise, and we can’t wait to begin production.”

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

The Hunger Games prequel film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will be released in theaters on November 17, 2023.

Revealed at CinemaCon 2022, the prequel story will be based on Suzanne Collins' book of the same name and will "focus on Coriolanus Snow at age 18, years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem."

"Young Coriolanus is handsome and charming, and though the Snow family has fallen on hard times, he sees a chance for a change in his fortunes when he is chosen to be a mentor for the Tenth Hunger Games… only to have his elation dashed when he is assigned to mentor the girl tribute from impoverished District 12," the official description continues.

Lionsgate announced The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in 2020, and confirmed that Francis Lawrence, who directed Catching Fire and Mockingjay Part 1 & 2, would return to lead this new story. Collins' novel was released on May 19, 2020.

No casting has been revealed for the film, but we do know that Collins will write the film's treatment and will serve as an executive producer. Oscar-winner Michael Arndt will adapt the sceenplay.

“Suzanne’s new book has been worth the wait. It offers everything fans could hope for and expect from The Hunger Games while also breaking new ground and introducing an entirely new canvas of characters," said Joe Drake, chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, in the announcement. "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is creatively thrilling and takes this world to complex new dimensions that open up amazing cinematic possibilities. We’re thrilled to reunite this filmmaking team with this very unique franchise, and we can’t wait to begin production.”

Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

It looks as though Samwise Gamgee is a fan of Amazon’s The Rings of Power.

During an interview with Sam Maggs at Calgary Expo 2022, actor Sean Astin revealed that he’s already seen the preview… and it gave him chills.

“I for one am excited,” he said. “I saw the preview for it, and it gave me chills. It looked like they got it. I've been saying the whole time, they're gonna do it right. There's no way Amazon is gonna pay almost a billion dollars for a franchise just to screw it up.”

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set during the second age of Middle Earth – thousands of years before the events of both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Nevertheless, Astin believes the new series will bring a new generation of fans to the film trilogy.

“You just think, how long before it will be fresh? For an entire, at least one or two generations, it'll be brand new. They'll end up discovering our version of The Lord of the Rings as a consequence of seeing what will be new to them.”

The upcoming series will delve into the rise of Sauron as well as the last alliance between Elves and Men… and even includes some characters we know and love, even if they look a bit different.

“It will bring new awareness to what we did, so it's all good,” he added. “And if in the unlikely event it's not good, okay. I still credit people with being determined and trying and expressing themselves. And I feel that way about all remakes. You have classics that you think 'please don't touch that,' but the truth is, nothing can ever take it away.”

Still, it sounds as though Astin isn’t too precious about his time as Samwise Gamgee and expects to see The Lord of The Rings remade someday.

“Tolkien, as a master storyteller, has created a work that will forever be reinterpreted,” he said. “Forever. I'm just one Samwise, there will be many, many Samwises to carry the torch of the ideas, the language, and the heart of that character.”

Will fan favourite Gandalf the Grey make an appearance? Not likely… but with a whole gang of new characters, there’s plenty of lore to get stuck into in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

Additional reporting by Cian Maher.

It looks as though Samwise Gamgee is a fan of Amazon’s The Rings of Power.

During an interview with Sam Maggs at Calgary Expo 2022, actor Sean Astin revealed that he’s already seen the preview… and it gave him chills.

“I for one am excited,” he said. “I saw the preview for it, and it gave me chills. It looked like they got it. I've been saying the whole time, they're gonna do it right. There's no way Amazon is gonna pay almost a billion dollars for a franchise just to screw it up.”

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set during the second age of Middle Earth – thousands of years before the events of both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Nevertheless, Astin believes the new series will bring a new generation of fans to the film trilogy.

“You just think, how long before it will be fresh? For an entire, at least one or two generations, it'll be brand new. They'll end up discovering our version of The Lord of the Rings as a consequence of seeing what will be new to them.”

The upcoming series will delve into the rise of Sauron as well as the last alliance between Elves and Men… and even includes some characters we know and love, even if they look a bit different.

“It will bring new awareness to what we did, so it's all good,” he added. “And if in the unlikely event it's not good, okay. I still credit people with being determined and trying and expressing themselves. And I feel that way about all remakes. You have classics that you think 'please don't touch that,' but the truth is, nothing can ever take it away.”

Still, it sounds as though Astin isn’t too precious about his time as Samwise Gamgee and expects to see The Lord of The Rings remade someday.

“Tolkien, as a master storyteller, has created a work that will forever be reinterpreted,” he said. “Forever. I'm just one Samwise, there will be many, many Samwises to carry the torch of the ideas, the language, and the heart of that character.”

Will fan favourite Gandalf the Grey make an appearance? Not likely… but with a whole gang of new characters, there’s plenty of lore to get stuck into in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

Additional reporting by Cian Maher.

Marvel Studios opened the gates to the multiverse in Loki and Spider-Man: No Way Home, but now those gates have been shattered. Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness features the good sorcerer in a caper across all realities. For fans, this means a heaping helping of cameos from other Marvel properties.

We've already seen a potential glimpse of a character cut from Avengers: Infinity War. We've also seen the zombified Doctor Strange from the animated What If? Series and Patrick Stewart confirmed that it is his voice in an earlier trailer, even if he won't commit to saying it's a return as Professor X. Fans have even been speculating that Deadpool might appear in the film! The sky is the limit following Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Spoilers for delisted Marvel Teaser Below

It seems like the latest trailer, which Marvel has deleted, is hinting at yet another cameo. This time around, we catch a brief glimpse of a distinctive shield. It looks like the shield of Captain America, but with a Union Jack emblazoned on it. That would point to Captain Carter appearing in the film.

No, her official name is actually not Captain Britain; that's a different person if he ever pops up in the MCU.

Captain Carter appeared in a few episodes of What If?, highlighting what would've happened if Peggy Carter underwent the Super-Soldier process rather than Steve Rogers. While her suit and shield are somewhat similar, Captain Carter is a little bolder than Rogers' Captain. In the animated series, the character was voiced by Hayley Atwell, reprising her role as Peggy from Captain America: The First Avenger and Agent Carter.

Would Atwell return to be the live-action iteration of Captain Carter? It's could be likely. She's worked with Marvel Studios multiple times and she's been in fighting fit shape for her role in the newly-titled Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1. Making a brief cameo in Doctor Strange should be right up her alley.

Her return in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness would also explain the recent Captain Carter comic series from Marvel Comics. That series started in March and details Carter's journey through the modern world, similar to Captain America when he was found by the Avengers. The comic, written by Jamie McKelvie and drawn by Marika Cresta, is currently on its second issue.

Assuming Atwell appears, she joins a pretty stacked cast. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Elizabeth Olson, Xochitl Gomez Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Rachel McAdams, alongside whatever intriguing cameos Marvel decides to bring to the table. The film will be in theaters on May 6 and it's only the beginning. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Fiege recently said that he's heading into a retreat to block out the next decade of the MCU, and it's clear the multiverse and Strange will be a strong part of that story.

Mike Williams is a Freelance Writer for IGN.

Marvel Studios opened the gates to the multiverse in Loki and Spider-Man: No Way Home, but now those gates have been shattered. Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness features the good sorcerer in a caper across all realities. For fans, this means a heaping helping of cameos from other Marvel properties.

We've already seen a potential glimpse of a character cut from Avengers: Infinity War. We've also seen the zombified Doctor Strange from the animated What If? Series and Patrick Stewart confirmed that it is his voice in an earlier trailer, even if he won't commit to saying it's a return as Professor X. Fans have even been speculating that Deadpool might appear in the film! The sky is the limit following Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Spoilers for delisted Marvel Teaser Below

It seems like the latest trailer, which Marvel has deleted, is hinting at yet another cameo. This time around, we catch a brief glimpse of a distinctive shield. It looks like the shield of Captain America, but with a Union Jack emblazoned on it. That would point to Captain Carter appearing in the film.

No, her official name is actually not Captain Britain; that's a different person if he ever pops up in the MCU.

Captain Carter appeared in a few episodes of What If?, highlighting what would've happened if Peggy Carter underwent the Super-Soldier process rather than Steve Rogers. While her suit and shield are somewhat similar, Captain Carter is a little bolder than Rogers' Captain. In the animated series, the character was voiced by Hayley Atwell, reprising her role as Peggy from Captain America: The First Avenger and Agent Carter.

Would Atwell return to be the live-action iteration of Captain Carter? It's could be likely. She's worked with Marvel Studios multiple times and she's been in fighting fit shape for her role in the newly-titled Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1. Making a brief cameo in Doctor Strange should be right up her alley.

Her return in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness would also explain the recent Captain Carter comic series from Marvel Comics. That series started in March and details Carter's journey through the modern world, similar to Captain America when he was found by the Avengers. The comic, written by Jamie McKelvie and drawn by Marika Cresta, is currently on its second issue.

Assuming Atwell appears, she joins a pretty stacked cast. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Elizabeth Olson, Xochitl Gomez Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Rachel McAdams, alongside whatever intriguing cameos Marvel decides to bring to the table. The film will be in theaters on May 6 and it's only the beginning. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Fiege recently said that he's heading into a retreat to block out the next decade of the MCU, and it's clear the multiverse and Strange will be a strong part of that story.

Mike Williams is a Freelance Writer for IGN.