Why are there so many huge open-world games with tons of map markers to tick off like a checklist? We all know the answer: to create value for money. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially as big-budget games keep impacting our small budget reality. $70 is a lot to …
Read More »The Last of Us TV shows first season will have 10 episodes
The first season of HBO’s upcoming The Last of Us TV show will consist of 10 episodes, writer and producer Craig Mazin has confirmed. As flagged by Culture Crave (opens in new tab) on Twitter, Mazin broke the news during a recent appearance on the Scriptnotes (opens in new tab) …
Read More »Nintendo Switch OLED has some decent upgrades, but lacks the bigger picture in a next-gen world
Nintendo Switch OLED is an updated Switch console coming this October, with the term “updated” being used rather generously. The Switch OLED comes equipped with a bigger screen, a wider kickstand, improved speakers, and a black and white colorway, along with a new dock that includes a built-in wired LAN …
Read More »Loki episode 5 review: “Succeeds when it gets weird”
Warning: this Loki episode 5 review contains spoilers. If you have not watched the Disney Plus show yet, then bookmark this page and come back when you’re all caught up… The Marvel Cinematic Universe has received a lot of criticism for being a rather loveless affair. Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter; Tony …
Read More »Noomi Rapace stars in trailer for folklore body horror Lamb
The prestige horror distributor A24 has snagged the rights to Lamb, an Icelandic horror pic starring Noomi Rapace, which has served up its first trailer. The movie is to debut at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where it will appear in the Un Certain Regard competition, a portion of the …
Read More »LeBron James could be next in the Fortnite Icon Series
LeBron James could be coming to Fortnite, it’s been claimed. Just below, you can see a tweet from Shiina, a reputable Fortnite-related leaker with a storied track record of accurate claims and predictions. This time though, the leaker claims that none other than superstar LeBron James will be making his …
Read More »Shigeru Miyamoto says his favourite game is Pokemon Go
Nintendo creative fellow Shigeru Miyamoto says Pokemon Go is his favourite game right now. During a recent shareholder Q&A (via Kotaku), a number of senior Nintendo employees, including company president Shuntaro Furukawa, were asked what their favourite games are. While many of those asked called back to classic NES games, …
Read More »Paddington 3 filming date, Gunpowder Milkshake 2, and more revealed by Studiocanal
Studiocanal have unveiled plenty of movie news at Cannes Film Festival, with a Paddington 3 filming date among the new announcements. As reported by Variety (opens in new tab), the threequel will start filming in 2022’s second quarter – so that’s anywhere from April to June. There’s no director confirmed …
Read More »Why fishing in Assassins Creed Valhalla can be just as fun as toppling the Order of the Ancients
As I cast my fishing line into the ocean in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, I look out over the horizon and admire the snowy peaks of Norway. The soothing sound of the waves rocks me into a feeling of calm, and I soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the moment. Then …
Read More »Is the Loki Variant an alligator or crocodile? Scientists share their thoughts
Loki episode 4 introduced an array of new Loki Variants in its post-credits scene. There’s Richard E. Grant as Classic Loki, then there’s Jack Veal’s Kid Loki, DeObia Oparei’s Boastful Loki, and finally a reptile Loki. What wasn’t immediately clear, though, was whether the reptile version of the trickster was …
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