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Metal Gear Solid 4 Was a Warning to Other Franchises

Guns of the Patriots treats its own franchise as both subject and casualty, turning the tension between money and artistic intent into the game’s emotional core. It opens with the claim that “War has changed,” and the conflict that follows is often less ideological than commercial: a creator’s

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Anna Kendrick to Direct The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo at Netflix

Deadline revealed Kendrick will direct an adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. The film follows a young journalist’s long-awaited interview with Evelyn Hugo, an aging Hollywood starlet who pulls back the curtain on her seven marriages and, as she tells tales

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Fan-Made ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ Trailer Has Players Begging Rockstar

Sci‑Fi Survival Quiz: Which Sci‑Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars. Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland your instincts were

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Kane Parsons becomes youngest filmmaker to open at No 1 in US

Kane Parsons has become the youngest film-maker to open a film at number one at the North American box office with his directing debut Backrooms. Parsons, 20, is seven years younger than the previous record holder, Josh Trank, who was 27 when his debut Chronicle recorded a $22m opening in

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Gotham Television Awards 2026: Kerry Washington and Michelle Pfeiffer

The 3rd annual Gotham Television Awards took place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on June 1. Kerry Washington, Michelle Pfeiffer and Lili Reinhart were among the celebrities who stepped out in their finest to celebrate the best in television from the past year. Other stars on the

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Patient gamers unite, as 25% of you only buy your games during Steam sales

There was a time I pre-ordered every game I could, even hoping physical copies would arrive early. These days I rarely pre-order; my Steam wishlist is mainly a price-watch list, and it turns out many readers do the same. The poll results back that up: 25% of respondents say they

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Fortnite's New Battle Pass Skin Prompts Debate Over Revealing Design

On June 1, Epic released the first official trailer for Fortnite Season 7 Chapter 3 ahead of the season’s weekend launch. The teaser offered the usual flashes of new gameplay, weapons and map areas, but one new cosmetic stood out: a tattooed woman wearing short-shorts and a bikini top,

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Mark Wahlberg Unrecognizable in First Look at Revenge Thriller By Any Means

Mark Wahlberg has long been a fixture in action and thriller films, and recently he has embraced physical transformations to inhabit new roles. For Flight Risk he shaved his head daily to portray a character with a receding hairline. Entertainment Weekly has released the first images from the 1960s-set By

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Star Wars Quiz: Which Force User Are You?

The Force is not a binary. It is a spectrum — from the serene halls of the Jedi Temple to the shadowed corridors of Sith space. Ten questions will reveal where you truly fall. You'll answer about what the Force means to you, how you handle strong emotions, how

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Cyberpunk 2077: Turf Wars review - a shocking genre flip

Cyberpunk 2077’s comeback has spawned an array of extensions — DLC, an anime, a tabletop revival and a record-breaking TCG — but one sequel has mostly slipped under fans’ radars: Cyberpunk 2077: Turf Wars. Released exclusively to Dave & Busters in 2025, the arcade cabinet quietly takes the franchise in

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Neighbor complains about early music at celeb-frequented Gotham Gym

A newcomer staying in a short-term West Village rental above Gotham Gym says she has been woken by music that starts at 6:30 a.m. She called the police and the mayor’s office to complain about the early noise. The gym is a celebrity favorite, frequented by names

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YouTuber ends Compton Pokémon card altercation with job application

Adults across the United States have been staking out Pokémon trading card vending machines, buying up inventory that leaves kids empty-handed. YouTuber YoungFika ran into such buyers during a Sunday morning livestream in late May; the early-morning stream lasted about three and a half hours as he checked local Los

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Russos tease 'surprise' for UK Marvel fans at London coffee shop

Directors Joe and Anthony Russo shared a Doctor Doom logo on Instagram with the caption "#DomLatveria 4b Holywell Ln London EC2A 3ET. Starts June 2nd at 10am BST. Surprise at 2pm BST." The post follows an earlier image of the color green, likely a nod to Doom'

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The Mandalorian and Grogu See 69% Second-Weekend Box Office Drop

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu earned $25 million domestically in its second weekend, a 69 percent decline that left it in third place behind Obsession. The film has grossed $246 million worldwide against a $165 million production budget; marketing costs were not disclosed. Critics' middling reviews and weak

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Spider-Noir Blends a Live-Action Gwen Twist With an Animated Moment

Spider-Noir stitches together two familiar Spider-Man beats into a single scene, making something that feels both new and recognizably Spider-Man. The moment in question—Cat Hardy hurling herself from Ben Reilly's window at the end of Episode 4, "A Mistake I'll Never Make Again"

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Rosamund Pike criticises audience member for texting during West End play

After a Saturday performance of Inter Alia, Rosamund Pike returned to the stage at Wyndham’s theatre in London and addressed the audience after the final bows. "I just wanted to say for anyone going to the theatre, it’s a huge thing that we’re trying to give

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10 Years Later, This 3-Part Fantasy Book Adaptation Is the Perfect Weekend Binge

Which iconic universe do you belong in the most? Five legendary universes present five different visions of what the world could be — or already was. Eight questions about meaning, the kind of world you want to inhabit, how you resolve conflicts, and who you want beside you point to the

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Britney Spears debuts sleek new hairstyle by Chris Appleton

Britney Spears has unveiled a sleeker look after visiting Chris Appleton, Kim Kardashian’s go-to hairstylist. Appleton straightened her hair into smooth, blond tresses, a change from her usual more voluminous style. He shared a photo on Instagram showing the pair with Spears playfully sticking out her tongue and holding

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Andor’s character change kept the series separate from Mandoverse ties

Concept art for The Art of Star Wars: Andor reveals that Dedra Meero’s assistant, Avril Heert, was originally envisioned as a Chiss — the blue-skinned, red-eyed species most associated with Grand Admiral Thrawn. Introducing another Chiss would have created a direct link to Ahsoka, where Thrawn serves as the principal

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Which Action Hero Would Be Your Perfect Partner?

Collider offers an action-hero quiz that uses ten questions to reveal which hero would be your ideal partner. Five legends are on the roster: Rambo, James Bond, Indiana Jones, John McClane, and Ethan Hunt. The questions drop you into dangerous situations and test everything from travel choices and how you

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Every Daedric Artifact quest and location in Oblivion Remastered

Daedric Artifacts rank among the most powerful items in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and many can be obtained within the first hours of the game. Most are tied to special Daedric quests at shrines across Cyrodiil, while others come from different sources such as the Thieves Guild or

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Man of Tomorrow reveals first look at Lex Luthor's Warsuit

James Gunn posted "live from the set of Man of Tomorrow," offering a clear look at Nicholas Hoult in Lex Luthor's trademark Warsuit. The image arrives as filming continues on the follow-up to 2025's Superman, which is slated to open July 9, 2027. The

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Rihanna grabs late-night pizza in West Village; Andrew Lloyd Webber DJs

Rihanna was spotted grabbing a late-night bite at Made In New York Pizza in the West Village last Friday. She ordered a variety of pies, including pepperoni and vodka sauce, was incredibly friendly to staff and guests, and brought slices across the street to WXOU Radio Bar where she partied

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Guild Wars teaser sparks speculation about a possible Guild Wars 3

The official Guild Wars account posted a short, cryptic video on Monday with the line “The wind stirs. The world shifts. Stand ready,” showing lightly animated concept art and a date: June 5th, 2026, during the Summer Game Fest 2026 broadcast. Some fans immediately jumped to the most optimistic conclusion:

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Magic's new Marvel set makes this utterly broken Commander combo even better

Magic: The Gathering’s new Marvel Super Heroes set highlights both heroes and iconic villains, including multiple versions of Doctor Doom. One Doom card appears in a preconstructed Commander deck with Loki, but another version could be even more powerful when paired with a few classic cards. Players have noticed