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Okarun gains confidence in his fight with Evil Eye in the fantastic and hilarious DanDaDan Season 2 Episode 9.

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REVIEW: ‘DanDaDan’ Season 2 Episode 9 – “I Want to Rebuild the House”

Okarun gains confidence in his fight with Evil Eye in the fantastic and hilarious DanDaDan Season 2 Episode 9. Read our review:

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Indie game coverage is tough because games media has been gutted so the major publishers can control the message via PR-friendly influencers. No freelancer can fix this, obviously, but I can assure I (and other freelancers like me) are excited to cover indie games and pitch like crazy.

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Absolute Flash Issue 7 sees Wally learn so much about himself and the world. Find out how in our review:

REVIEW: ‘Absolute Flash’ Issue 7

Absolute Flash Issue 7 sees Wally learn so much about himself and the world. Find out how in our review:

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Warwick brings a lot of powerful options to 2XKO for those willing to learn how to master him.

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Warwick Brings A Rewarding Playstyle To 2XKO

Warwick brings a lot of powerful options to 2XKO for those willing to learn how to master him. Check out our early impressions:

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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 14h

The Powerwash Simulator 2 demo proved that not only was a sequel the right call, but Futurlab has listened to all feedback from the original game.

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‘Powerwash Simulator 2’ Somehow Improves An Already Amazing Game

The Powerwash Simulator 2 demo proved that not only was a sequel the right call, but Futurlab has listened to all feedback from the original game. Check out our preview:

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Battlefield 6 is a giant leap forward for the franchise, returning it to the peak of online first-person shooters.

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REVIEW: ‘Battlefield 6’ Brings A Beloved Franchise Back To Life

Battlefield 6 is a giant leap forward for the franchise, returning it to the peak of online first-person shooters. Read our review:

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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 18h

Gen V Season 2 Episode 6 feels like empty set-up for the next season of The Boys.

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RECAP: ‘Gen V’ Season 2 Episode 6 — “Cooking Lessons”

Gen V Season 2 Episode 6 feels like empty set-up for the next season of The Boys. Read our recap:

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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 18h

It's episode 100 of the reboot era!

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Absolum delivers great, repayable action and a strong narrative as a roguelite brawler.

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REVIEW: ‘Absolum’ Shines In The Roguelite Genre

Absolum delivers great, repayable action and a strong narrative as a roguelite brawler. Read our review:

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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 20h

With Alien: Earth just finished airing, we ranked all the Alien films and TV show to see how the they hold up today.

What's your Alien ranking?

Sci-Fi/Horror Blended With Action: Ranking Every Alien TV/Film After Watching ‘Alien: Earth’

With Alien: Earth just finished airing, we ranked all the Alien films and TV show to see how the they hold up today. What's your Alien ranking?

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From #TIFF: To enter Sirat’s dominion is to enter a cinematic trance so engulfing that we become one with its oppressively gorgeous desertscape.

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TIFF 2025: ‘Sirat’ Is An Oppressively Beautiful State Of Hypnoses

From #TIFF: To enter Sirat’s dominion is to enter a cinematic trance so engulfing that we become one with its oppressively gorgeous desertscape. Read our review:

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Sonic Racing: Crossworlds is a fantastic kart racer, with tight racing, chaotically fun maps, and tons of customization options.

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REVIEW: ‘Sonic Racing: Crossworlds’ Is A Chaotic Blast

Sonic Racing: Crossworlds is a fantastic kart racer, with tight racing, chaotically fun maps, and tons of customization options. Check out our review:

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Angela has crashed into Marvel Rivals and Asgard's Assassin brings new tactical opportunities to the game.

Let us tell you about 4 heroes that make these tactics work:

4 Great ‘Marvel Rivals’ Heroes to Team Up With Angela

Angela has crashed into Marvel Rivals and Asgard's Assassin brings new tactical opportunities to the game. Let us tell you about 4 heroes that make these tactics work:

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Amazing X-Men Issue 1 ventures further into a disturbing world. Find out how in our review:

REVIEW: ‘Amazing X-Men’ Issue 1

Amazing X-Men Issue 1 ventures further into a disturbing world. Find out how in our review:

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Strange Tales Issue 1 is fast-paced, fantasy-led and fun. Find out why in our review:

REVIEW: ‘Strange Tales’ Issue 1

Strange Tales Issue 1 is fast-paced, fantasy-led and fun. Find out why in our review:

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Little Nightmares 3 is a misstep as a sequel. Its move to co-op reduces the overall experience for solo players, and quickly feels formulaic.

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REVIEW: ‘Little Nightmares 3’ Tells A Psychological Yet Formulaic Story

Little Nightmares 3 is a misstep as a sequel. Its move to co-op reduces the overall experience for solo players, and quickly feels formulaic. Read our review:

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Strange Harvest is an ambitious work, gliding from procedural to something more cosmic, yet its inconsistent execution leaves something to be desired.

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REVIEW: ‘Strange Harvest’ Doesn’t Match Up To Its Potential

Strange Harvest is an ambitious work, gliding from procedural to something more cosmic, yet its inconsistent execution leaves something to be desired. Read @JamesPPoole's review:

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The Spooky Season is here, and that means that Spiritfest is officially underway in Palia, Singularity 6's cozy MMORPG social sim.

Spiritfest Haunts Palia with Gooey Pet Goobi and Multiplayer Ranching

The Spooky Season is here, and that means that Spiritfest is officially underway in Palia, Singularity 6's cozy MMORPG social sim.

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Things get a little too serious in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Episode 6 but ends on a winsome note.

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REVIEW: ‘The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity’ Episode 6 — “Self-Loathing/I Love You!”

Things get a little too serious in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Episode 6 but ends on a winsome note. Read our review:

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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 2d

Things get a little too serious in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Episode 6 but ends on a winsome note.

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REVIEW: ‘The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity’ Episode 6 — “Self-Loathing/I Love You!”

Things get a little too serious in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Episode 6 but ends on a winsome note. Read our review:

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@keikoparsons.bsky.social, @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan are revisiting Little Nightmares 2 in before Little Nightmare 3 drops on Thursday!

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In 'Tiny Bookshop' the reward isn't in the coins you earn, but in the connections you create, one book at a time.

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REVIEW: ‘Tiny Bookshop’ Holds Space For The Written Word

In 'Tiny Bookshop' the reward isn't in the coins you earn, but in the connections you create, one book at a time. Read our reveiw:

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TRON Ares is pure vibes, and I guess, in that way, it's picking up the franchise's legacy the only way you really can.

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REVIEW: ‘TRON: Ares’ Offers Immaculate Vibes With Very Little Substance

TRON Ares is pure vibes, and I guess, in that way, it's picking up the franchise's legacy the only way you really can. Read our review:

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Brilliant Minds Season 2 Episode 3 scales back the mystery of the six month later timeline to focus on the here and now.

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RECAP: ‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 2 Episode 3 — “The Pusher”

Brilliant Minds Season 2 Episode 3 scales back the mystery of the six month later timeline to focus on the here and now. Read our review:

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French Lover falls into some screenwriting pitfalls, but the charm of its leads and the fantasy they get to fulfill helps overcome the contrivance enough to leave you feeling good by the end.

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REVEW: ‘French Lover’ Overcomes Contrivance With Charm

French Lover falls into some screenwriting pitfalls, but the charm of its leads and the fantasy they get to fulfill helps overcome the contrivance enough to leave you feeling good by the end. Read

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