Month: September 2024

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked) At first glance, Bloomtown: A Different Story looks like a charming addition to the world of slice-of-life RPGs, with its cosy pixel art style and comforting soundtrack. It kicks off with two siblings, Emily and Chester, being sent to their grandad’s house for summer break in the 1960s. They’re frustrated
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My Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. “Armies Of Darkness” The darkness has gathered in the past. Which past? Well, that is relative. To be specific, 1300 AD. Ash has returned to his lover Shelia, but his motley band of broken robots and a demon baby may not be enough to stop the convergence
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Macklemore has issued a statement after facing backlash for saying “fuck America” at the benefit festival Palestine Will Live Forever. Writing on social media, he called the comment a “slip up” but pledged his “unwavering” support for Palestine, adding that Americans should “rise and recognize our collective power rather than succumb to our own apathy.”
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The hotly-anticipated cinematic adaptation of one of Stephen King’s scariest works, Salem’s Lot, is a film that struggles to deliver any of the impact expected from the iconic King vampire novel. While there are flashes of impressive style and moments of genuine scares, the film ultimately feels like a missed opportunity. For every scene that
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Dominated by carbon-rich swamps and forests proliferating across Earth’s rocky surface, the Carboniferous period saw a boost in atmospheric oxygen and vast quantities of carbon dioxide trapped in what eventually became Earth’s coal deposits. Terrestrial plant and animal life flourished amid these changes. But we’ve long been missing the earliest part of that picture, with
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A word of caution: this game contains a depiction of sexual assault and makes frequent references to child abuse, and so this article also touches on those topics. Take care of yourself, and please don’t read this if you don’t wish to. Danganronpa was one of my lockdown comfort games of choice, and I’ve spent
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My Rating Rating: 5 out of 5. “The Second Life of the Original Wonder Woman” Diana Prince wakes up in a hospital bed somewhere in New York City. Two strangers stare at her as they check her vitals. It is the resident doctor and his nurse. They ask Diana a series of questions but she
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Horror anthologies are fun and engaging because they offer a variety of chilling stories, keeping the suspense fresh and unpredictable. The shorter format allows for tighter, punchier narratives that deliver quick scares and thrills without overstaying their welcome. With each segment often exploring different sub-genres and tones, they provide a diverse experience, appealing to a
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Hello Readers, Exciting changes are coming to Book Riot and your inbox! Starting next week, we’ll be bringing the diverse perspectives and thoughtful stories found at bookriot.com to our host of newsletters. You’ll find pieces written not only by the writers who have become your trusted advisors on what’s new and interesting in your favorite
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 sale has started for Prime members. The festive season special sale will open for everyone else from 12am on September 27, 2024. The massive sale event promises exciting discounts and bundled offers on a large selection of popular mobile phones, laptops, TVs, Amazon devices, and other electronics. We’re scanning through
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Meta’s Connect conference kicked off today with the announcement of a product that surprises no one. After numerous leaks, Meta has revealed the new budget-oriented Meta Quest 3S. This VR headset looks like a chunkier version of the Quest 3, and Meta says it’s just as fast. However, it’s substantially less expensive, and you can
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Todd Phillips’ 2019 Oscar-winning Joker did not release in China, but his sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, has been confirmed for October 16 in the market. Warner Bros’ and DC’s official Weibo accounts confirmed the date. Joker: Folie à Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival
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Snapchat has partnered with Google Cloud to bring the capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini to My AI. Announced on Tuesday, the strategic partnership has allowed the social media platform to add computer vision capabilities as well as improved processing of text, audio, and code. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, Snapchat’s
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Without refocused federal and private funding, we risk losing our leadership in orbit. With the close of the Cold War, the West plowed headlong into 30 years marked by one tech-fueled boom after another. As if by right, the United States and its allies began to take for granted America’s technological supremacy and the seemingly inevitable expansion
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