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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.

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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 · 23h

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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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die makes an impassioned plea to audiences that AI must be stopped in Gore Verbinski's electrifying directorial return.

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REVIEW: ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ Is A Proudly Anti-AI Romp

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die makes an impassioned plea to audiences that AI must be stopped in Gore Verbinski's electrifying directorial return. Our review from #FantasticFest:

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Camp is a surreal exploration of its main character's despondency that's designed to be sat with for a long while.

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REVIEW: ‘Camp’ Presents An Aching Melancholy

Camp is a surreal exploration of its main character's despondency that's designed to be sat with for a long while. Our #FantasticFest review:

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Ghost of Yōtei is an incredible sequel that builds upon its predecessor while still finding ways to stand out on its own.

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REVIEW: ‘Ghost of Yōtei’ Is A Sensational Sequel

Ghost of Yōtei is an incredible sequel that builds upon its predecessor while still finding ways to stand out on its own. Read our review:

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Task Episode 5 sees worlds collide as characters meet and the threads begin to intertwine.

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REVIEW: ‘Task’ Episode 5 — “Vagrants”

Task Episode 5 sees worlds collide as characters meet and the threads begin to intertwine. Read our review:

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From #TIFF: Whistle is a breath of fresh air, presenting a snapshot of a niche community that embraces whistling in all of its glorious tonal colors.

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TIFF 2025: ‘Whistle’ Is A Breath Of Fresh Air

From #TIFF: Whistle is a breath of fresh air, presenting a snapshot of a niche community that embraces whistling in all of its glorious tonal colors. Read our review:

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9-1-1's Oliver Stark discusses all things Buck and the 118 ahead of the Season 9 premiere this Thursday.

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INTERVIEW: ‘9-1-1’s’ Oliver Stark Searches For Familiarity In Season 9

9-1-1's Oliver Stark discusses all things Buck and the 118 ahead of the Season 9 premiere this Thursday. Read more:

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From #TIFF: Writer/director Yeon Sang-ho and the cast of The Ugly discuss how pivotal the characters were in addressing the film's central themes, and their approach in embodying these roles.

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