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Science fiction translates the vast expanse of the cosmos into deeply intimate reflections. It forces us to confront the core of human identity, the moral horizons of our technology, and the trembling precipice of the unknown. For generations, visionary writers have forged mirror-worlds from our deepest ambitions and anxieties, whether soaring toward distant star-systems or...
Developers are testing the project ahead of its full release. A modder recently released a trailer for Warcraft III – The Eternal Conflict and announced the start of an open beta test. This is an unofficial expansion for the classic real-time strategy game Warcraft III. The creator is adding four playable races to Warcraft III:...
Sony never released PC versions of the franchise’s older installments. While the recent entries God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok officially made their way to PC, some players wanted to experience Kratos’ classic adventures. Enthusiasts have gradually been porting PlayStation games using artificial intelligence capabilities. Two ports of the original God of...
Players now have the opportunity to add A New Beginning – Final Cut to their collections on GOG. Digital store GOG has launched a new promotion. Studio Daedalic Entertainment has started giving away A New Beginning – Final Cut. The developers position their project as an adventure thriller “crafted in the style of graphic novels...
In crime cinema, a lethal line of dialogue can carry just as much weight as a loaded gun. Martin Scorsese directed Goodfellas, which hooks audiences with Henry Hill’s seductive declaration: “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.” That single phrase frames a life of crime as the ultimate...
Fans have new materials to study as Valve faces another leak involving the Portal franchise, which data-mining blogger Gabe Follower and other community members highlighted. Maps from the canceled project F-Stop have now leaked from Valve: Another day, another Valve leak. Someone published maps from F-Stop, the canceled Portal sequel. Taking all previous leaks into...
Fans have debated the best actor-to-character pairings ever since superhero movies and television became popular. That debate grew even louder as multiple actors took on iconic roles like Superman and Spider-Man. Nine years ago, Jon Bernthal delivered one of the finest casting matches in comic book history by stepping into the role of Frank Castle...
A project contributor is angry about the decompilation of their code. The creators of Skyblivion—a fan-made remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion built on the TES V: Skyrim engine—recently faced a legal threat. The complaints came not from Bethesda Game Studios lawyers, but from a former project participant. The TES Renewal Project team published...
A new patch for Crimson Desert is rolling out across platforms. Update Schedule The patch is available now for Steam on PC and Mac. Patch Details Fixed a bug where key item equipment would unequip and duplicate in the inventory after loading a save or restarting the game while equipped on a Greymane comrade. Fixed...
The 1970s and 1980s marked a major turning point for science fiction. Star Wars revitalized the genre in 1977 and turned it into one of Hollywood’s main box office draws, inspiring a wave of films that reshaped the entire industry. Two years later, Ridley Scott threw down the gauntlet with Alien, taking a big step...
