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Guild Wars 2 review (2012)

The early 2010s were a time of MMO fatigue, as World of Warcraft spawned many imitators that failed to displace it. Guild Wars 2 never really felt like it was trying to kill WoW; ArenaNet quietly reconsidered every assumption in MMO design. There is no subscription, no holy trinity, and

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Ridley Scott's The Last Duel Arrives on Paramount+ After Overlooked Release

Ridley Scott delivered one of the biggest historical action epics with Gladiator, but many of his later films in the same vein were overlooked. With the exception of 2024's Gladiator II, recent entries struggled to match that success: Napoleon was a notable box office bomb, Robin Hood divided

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It's About Time That NBC Brings Back This 'SNL' Spinoff That Airs Once Every 9 Years

A universe personality quiz uses eight questions to reveal which iconic world your instincts and values best fit: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, or Star Trek. The quiz asks what gives your life its deepest meaning, which kind of world you most want to

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Beatrice and Eugenie reunite with royal family at cousin's wedding

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie reunited with the rest of the royal family at their cousin Peter Phillips’ wedding to Harriet Sperling, held at All Saints Church in Kemble in the Cotswald region of Gloucestershire. The sisters were photographed arriving together with their husbands and joined Princess Anne and Vice Admiral

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Solarpunk warns players not to expect a huge survival game at launch

With over 1.2 million wishlists on Steam and a June 8 release looming, Solarpunk’s developer Cyberwave has urged players to check their expectations. The team warned that if you were picturing a massive, sprawling survival experience like Windrose or Subnautica 2, this is likely not that game. Solarpunk

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Lee Cronin says The Mummy shares small connections with his other films

When Lee Cronin's The Mummy arrived in theaters earlier this year, viewers noticed a familiar surname. The film’s archaeologist Professor Bixler (Mark Mitchinson) shares a last name with Beth Bixler (Lily Sullivan), a main character in Cronin's Evil Dead Rise. At first the director described

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Taylor Sheridan's Lioness Returns August 2 with Season 3

Taylor Sheridan's spy thriller Lioness, sometimes billed as Special Ops: Lioness, will return for a third season on August 2. The announcement confirms the show is coming back to Paramount+ just under two years after season 2 premiered. The core cast — Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Laysla De Oliveira,

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Which MCU Hero Are You? Marvel Personality Quiz

Marvel Personality Quiz: Which MCU Hero Are You? Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. The quiz asks questions such as "What drives you to do what's right?" and "It'

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Guild Wars 1 and 2 will keep getting updates after Guild Wars 3

ArenaNet said in a video blog that Guild Wars 3 won't mean the end of development for Guild Wars 2, and that the original Guild Wars will also receive updates "for the foreseeable future." "We are not replacing your favorite games. We'll be

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Five Oscar Best Picture Winners That Match Different Movie Minds

Five Oscar Best Picture winners offer completely different visions of what cinema can be — and what it can do to you. One of them is the film that was made for the way your mind works. You are drawn to films that operate on multiple levels simultaneously — that begin in

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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain still in early development, Shift Up says

The lack of a release date—or even a release window—in the Stellar Blade: Blood Rain trailer was exactly what it looked like: it's far from finished and won't be out for a while. Developer Shift Up made this clear in a news release about

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‘Dutton Ranch’ Officially Proves It’s ‘Yellowstone’ Season 6

Episode 5 of Dutton Ranch functions as a reset after episode 4’s brutal ranching. With no herd to work with and virtually no money to replace it, Beth, Rip and their adopted son Carter face an unsettled future and few clear options. They turn to Beaulah Jackson’s 10-Petal

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Patrick Gibson Already Proved He Can Be James Bond

The search for the next James Bond keeps producing lists of names, but one strong contender is already playing the part: Patrick Gibson stars as Bond in 007 First Light, and his performance makes it hard to understand why he isn’t central to the conversation. Casting Bond requires more

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Sean Penn vows he'll never attend another awards ceremony

Speaking with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins at the Tribeca Film Festival, Sean Penn, 65, said he will never attend another awards ceremony and confirmed he skipped the 2026 Oscars. He described such gatherings as “social discomfort” and “dread-provoking,” saying they provoke anxiety because there are “too many people.” Penn added

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PC Gamers, come rate my videogame vinyl collection

I can't remember exactly when I started collecting videogame and anime soundtrack vinyl, but I do remember the record that finally convinced me to open my wallet: the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice boxset. That four-disc collection has some of the most gorgeous interior art I've ever

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Which Sci‑Fi Hero Are You?

A sci‑fi personality quiz uses eight questions to match you with one of five iconic heroes: Paul Atreides, Captain Kirk, Princess Leia, Ellen Ripley, or Max Rockatansky. The prompts probe how you lead under pressure, what keeps you going, what you’d sacrifice, and how you relate to others

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Vinnies volunteers stage op-shop fashion show

Five Melbourne branches of the St Vincent de Paul Society network of charity shops teamed up to stage a parade at Footscray’s Bluestone Hall. The show showcased outfits sourced from their donation bins. Volunteers styled and modelled the pieces for the event. vinnies, st vincent, op-shop, fashion show, footscray,

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Halle Berry and ex Gabriel Aubry reunite at daughter's graduation

Halle Berry and her ex Gabriel Aubry both attended their daughter Nahla’s high school graduation on Thursday. Berry, 59, arrived with her fiancé, musician Van Hunt, wearing a black blouse, blue jeans and shades. Aubry, 49, exited the ceremony separately in a grey suit, white sneakers and sunglasses, walking

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I visited 3 European countries in 8 days: What I did wrong, right

We set out on an ambitious trip: three European countries in eight days, with a travel day on each end. The itinerary packed two full days in London and two and a half days each in Amsterdam and Paris, which made for an exciting but tightly scheduled week. One early

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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Stars Share Grief After Anthony Head's Death

Anthony Head died on June 5 at the age of 72, his daughters Emily and Daisy said, citing complications from pneumonia. They described it as "an honour and a privilege to be his daughters" and added that he will be "missed by friends, colleagues, and fans of

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Which Lord of the Rings Character Are You? Middle-earth Quiz

Ten questions stand between you and the truth of who you are. The Middle-earth quiz presents a series of choices designed to reveal which Lord of the Rings character matches your instincts and values. Scenarios range from being handed a responsibility that could destroy you to deciding how you behave

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'The Odyssey' rakes in highest first-day sales for AMC since 2022

AMC CEO Adam Aron said Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey recorded the company's highest first-day ticket sales for any studio-released movie since 2022, even though the film does not open until July 17. He apologized for long ticketing lines on the AMC website and app. Based on

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Jared Leto Steals the Show as Skeletor in Masters of the Universe

Jared Leto, long viewed skeptically by some audiences despite an Academy Award for Dallas Buyers Club and amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, delivers a striking turn as Skeletor in Masters of the Universe. The actor has often swung between restrained, broody parts and over-the-top performances. Past roles cited include

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Horror Survival Quiz: Which Villain Could You Survive?

Which Horror Villain Do You Have the Best Chance of Surviving? Eight questions will figure out which one. The quiz matches you against five killers: Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Pennywise, and Chucky. Questions put you in familiar horror setups — a remote cabin, a quiet suburban neighbourhood, your own

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Pass the chakalaka — World Cup drinks and snacks inspired by 48 teams

The biggest World Cup ever will mean more watching parties around the world. With 48 countries competing, global cuisine is an easy way to move beyond crisps and lager and serve something more adventurous to friends and family. Football is full of rituals — from fans wearing “lucky pants” to putting