# NEWS: Wonder Man Gets 2nd Season, Jason's Project Hail Mary Review, PS5 Price Hikes

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Podcast: [X-Ray Vision](https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-ray-vision-4162470)
Published: 2026-03-28T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

A deep dive into the recent Marvel TV renewal for Wonder Man and a review of Project Hail Mary. The episode also covers the economic impact of AI hardware shortages on gaming console pricing and Netflix subscription hikes.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Wonder Man's Season 2 renewal marks a rare success for Marvel's live-action streaming slate
- Practical takeaway: Buy PS5 hardware now to avoid upcoming price hikes driven by global RAM and chip shortages
- Failure mode: Disney's missed opportunity with OpenAI as the company bypassed integration plans for Sora's shutdown
- Main idea: The massive demand for AI data center chips is directly cannibalizing the supply chain for consumer gaming hardware
- Main idea: Project Hail Mary's strength lies in its authentic portrayal of mortality and human connection

## Topics

Marvel Studios, Wonder Man, Project Hail Mary, OpenAI, Sony PlayStation 5, Netflix, Artificial Intelligence, MCU, Tech Economics

## Chapters
- 5:10 — Project Hail Mary Review: A discussion on the emotional resonance and tonal successes of the Project Hail Mary adaptation.
- 10:50 — Wonder Man Season 2 Greenlit: Analyzing the significance of Wonder Man becoming one of the few Marvel TV series to earn a second season.
- 12:40 — The Future of the MCU: Speculation on Destin Daniel Cretton's role in shaping the next era of Marvel films like Spider-Man.
- 16:30 — OpenAI and the Sora Shutdown: Examining Disney's reaction to OpenAI shutting down its standalone video generation app, Sora.
- 20:10 — The AI Impact on Hardware Costs: How the prioritization of NVIDIA chips for AI data centers is driving up prices for PS5 and other electronics.
- 22:10 — Sony and Netflix Price Hikes: A warning regarding upcoming price increases for the PS5 product line and Netflix subscription tiers.

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