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Has 2026 been a stellar year for gaming? Arguably not. There has certainly been no shortage of enjoyable experiences—there never is. Yet, as we approach the final stretch of the year, we have yet to encounter any breakout titles destined for modern classic status. We haven’t seen a Clair Obscur or a Baldur’s Gate 3....
Sony will remove Silent Hill 2 from the PS Plus catalog just days before Halloween, depriving subscribers of one of the best games for dark autumn evenings. The October PlayStation Plus catalog update sparked a strong backlash online. Users have long complained about declining lineup quality, and they are now especially angry about the list...
The creators of Gears of War: E-Day view Xbox exclusivity as an advantage because it allowed them to focus on a single hardware platform and achieve high graphical quality at 60 FPS with hardware ray tracing. For The Coalition team, Microsoft’s decision to return to an exclusive policy became a source of pride. Creative Director...
Mike Flanagan has revealed that he has virtually no connection to the final iteration of the “Clayface” film. In a conversation with CBM, the filmmaker explained that his involvement concluded the moment he submitted his initial script; he has not even viewed the completed production. According to Flanagan, once he handed off his draft to...
Soviet sci-fi pushed the boundaries of the genre long before its amplification during the Space Race. One of the most enduring Soviet silent classics is about space travel: Yakov Protazanov’s Aelita (1924), which explores the mundane realities of post-civil war Moscow while championing early sci-fi elements. Aelita, however, was released during an age of radical...
Horror that doesn’t reside in literal liminal spaces manifests in surreal realities. This transitional space, known as the twilight zone, doesn’t adhere to the rules of human society. Rod Serling knew it well. His acclaimed horror anthology series explored stories that were disturbing and unusual, often ending with a twist and a moral lesson. The...
An exceptional story arc can elevate even a flawed anime series. The mechanics of a great arc vary, but the best tend to raise the stakes, test their characters, and build steadily toward a cathartic payoff. The conflict must also feel convincing, with the antagonist’s evolving goals and the heroes’ shifting motivations driving the story...
James Gunn and Peter Safran are set to retain their leadership roles at DC Studios following the finalized merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Recent discussions with David Ellison have solidified their ongoing commitment to the studio, with both parties reportedly reaching a successful agreement regarding their future collaboration. However, the future of other...
Tom Cruise’s latest film, "Digger," has suffered a disappointing debut at the domestic box office. Early estimates suggest the movie will earn roughly $8 million over its opening weekend, representing Cruise’s poorest start in nearly two decades. This outcome is particularly stinging for Warner Bros. given the film’s substantial production budget; "Digger" ranks among the...
Unauthorized AI-generated mods for SFO: Grimhammer III have recently begun to appear. The creator of one of the most popular mods for the grand strategy game Total War: Warhammer III recently broke it intentionally so that it would not work with unauthorized reuploads. The project in question is SFO: Grimhammer III (or Simply Fun Overhaul:...
