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There is expansive, and then there is Arknights Enfield, from new Operators to Wuling City and thrilling combat, it's easy to be invested.
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Arknights Enfield's Beta Test II Is Defined By Its Addictively Fun Combat
There is expansive, and then there is Arknights Enfield, from new Operators to Wuling City and thrilling combat, it's easy to be invested.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
There is expansive, and then there is Arknights Enfield, from new Operators to Wuling City and thrilling combat, it's easy to be invested.
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Lumines Arise delivers challenging puzzle gameplay that blends harmoniously in with masterful audio/visual presentation
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Lumines Arise Review: A Seamless Blend of Visuals and Design
Lumines Arise brings the classic puzzle game into the modern era with new tricks and an audio/visual design second to none.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Lumines Arise delivers challenging puzzle gameplay that blends harmoniously in with masterful audio/visual presentation
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Now You See Me Now You Don't is a good time at the movies, but it's ultimately too thinly designed to match its franchise.
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Now You See Me Now You Don't (2025) Review: What It Brings In Action Set Pieces, It Misses In Heart
Now You See Me Now You Don't is a good time at the movies, but it's ultimately too thinly designed to match its franchise.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Now You See Me Now You Don't is a good time at the movies, but it's ultimately too thinly designed to match its franchise.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is an action-packed adventure that manages to overcome a disappointing story by providing exhilarating combat.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review: Action-Packed Adventure
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is an action-packed adventure that manages to overcome a disappointing story by providing exhilarating combat.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is an action-packed adventure that manages to overcome a disappointing story by providing exhilarating combat.
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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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November 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Absolute Flash Issue 7 sees Wally learn so much about himself and the world. Find out how in our review:
Studio TRIGGER's "The Smuggler" trades spectacle for sincerity, and in doing so, it quietly finds something worth continuing in Star Wars: Visions Volume 3.
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REVIEW: ‘Star Wars Visions’ Volume 3 Episode 7 – “The Smuggler”
Studio TRIGGER's "The Smuggler" trades spectacle for sincerity, and in doing so, it quietly finds something worth continuing in Star Wars: Visions Volume 3.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Studio TRIGGER's "The Smuggler" trades spectacle for sincerity, and in doing so, it quietly finds something worth continuing in Star Wars: Visions Volume 3.
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Anno is backkkk and it's fantastic.
Anno 117: Pax Romana is one of the best games we've played all year, and that's thanks to its in-depth customization and unique approach to city building.
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Anno 117: Pax Romana Review: One Of The Best Games of 2025
A 25 year old franchise finally heads to ancient Rome and Ubisoft Mains hits a home run out of the coliseum with Anno 117: Pax Romana.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Anno is backkkk and it's fantastic.
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That’s my Portgas D. Ace!!!!!
Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña has been cast as Portugas D Ace in the One Piece live-action, starting in Season 3 of the Netflix series.
Netflix Has Finds Its Ace With Xolo Maridueña
Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña has been cast as Portugas D Ace in the One Piece live-action, starting in Season 3 of the Netflix series.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
That’s my Portgas D. Ace!!!!!
Anno 117: Pax Romana is one of the best games we've played all year, and that's thanks to its in-depth customization and unique approach to city building.
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Anno 117: Pax Romana Review: One Of The Best Games of 2025
A 25 year old franchise finally heads to ancient Rome and Ubisoft Mains hits a home run out of the coliseum with Anno 117: Pax Romana.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Anno 117: Pax Romana is one of the best games we've played all year, and that's thanks to its in-depth customization and unique approach to city building.
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Smaller, safer, and more personal, Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 trades spectacle for empathy and shows how hope survives through art.
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REVIEW: ‘Star Wars: Visions Volume 3’ Proves Empathy Is The Strongest Force
Smaller, safer, and more personal, Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 trades spectacle for empathy and shows how hope survives through art.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Smaller, safer, and more personal, Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 trades spectacle for empathy and shows how hope survives through art.
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My Hero Academia Episode 164 sees Shigaraki and Midoriya's battle take a new turn.
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REVIEW: ‘My Hero Academia’ Episode 164 — “History’s Greatest Villain”
My Hero Academia Episode 164 sees Shigaraki and Midoriya's battle take a new turn.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:32 AM
My Hero Academia Episode 164 sees Shigaraki and Midoriya's battle take a new turn.
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IT: Welcome To Derry Episode 3 finally shows Pennywise, but only after first getting the Stephen King Universification Easter eggs stuffed in.
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RECAP: ‘IT: Welcome To Derry’ Episode 3 — “Now You See It”
IT: Welcome To Derry Episode 3 finally shows Pennywise, but only after first getting the Stephen King Universification Easter eggs stuffed in.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:21 AM
IT: Welcome To Derry Episode 3 finally shows Pennywise, but only after first getting the Stephen King Universification Easter eggs stuffed in.
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The Chair Company Episode 5 is a stressful, hilarious ride that represents a peak for the accomplished series.
REVIEW: ‘The Chair Company’ Episode 5 – “I won. Zoom in.”
The Chair Company Episode 5 is a stressful, hilarious ride that represents a peak for the accomplished series.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The Chair Company Episode 5 is a stressful, hilarious ride that represents a peak for the accomplished series.
Singularity 6 is celebrating Fall with a new Home for the Harvest Update and The Great Palian Potluck Community Event. With a couple of days left to cook, here's what you need to know.
Everything You Need To Know For The Great Palian Potluck Community Event
Singularity 6 is celebrating Fall with a new Home for the Harvest Update and The Great Palian Potluck Community Event. With a couple of days left to cook, here's what you need to know.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Singularity 6 is celebrating Fall with a new Home for the Harvest Update and The Great Palian Potluck Community Event. With a couple of days left to cook, here's what you need to know.
From #TIFF: Writer/director Yeon Sang-ho is no stranger to turning a mirror back on the audience, and he does so once again with The Ugly.
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TIFF 2025: ‘The Ugly’ Is A Harsh Exercise In Self-Reflection
From #TIFF: Writer/director Yeon Sang-ho is no stranger to turning a mirror back on the audience, and he does so once again with The Ugly.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
From #TIFF: Writer/director Yeon Sang-ho is no stranger to turning a mirror back on the audience, and he does so once again with The Ugly.
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From #TIFF: Writer/director Christopher Nelius, producer Camilla Mazzaferro, and musical whistlers Lauren Elder and Carole Anne Kaufman talk the future of whistling and why Whistle is the film people
TIFF 2025: The Creators of ‘Whistle’ Discuss this Joyful Musical World
From #TIFF: Writer/director Christopher Nelius, producer Camilla Mazzaferro, and musical whistlers Lauren Elder and Carole Anne Kaufman talk the future of whistling and why Whistle is the film people
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November 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
From #TIFF: Writer/director Christopher Nelius, producer Camilla Mazzaferro, and musical whistlers Lauren Elder and Carole Anne Kaufman talk the future of whistling and why Whistle is the film people
#911Nashville finally gives another firefighter the lime light.
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RECAP: ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Episode 5 — “Lost Children”
#911Nashville finally gives another firefighter the lime light.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:26 AM
#911Nashville finally gives another firefighter the lime light.
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To Your Eternity Season 3 Episode 6 sees the story shift to a new direction as Fushi learns the truth about the world.
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REVIEW: ‘To Your Eternity’ Season 3 Episode 6 — “Proof of Peace”
To Your Eternity Season 3 Episode 6 sees the story shift to a new direction as Fushi learns the truth about the world.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:09 AM
To Your Eternity Season 3 Episode 6 sees the story shift to a new direction as Fushi learns the truth about the world.
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is former MAPPA animator Shingo Yamashita's feature-length directorial debut, and it looks gorgeous.
Former MAPPA Animator Shingo Yamashita’s Debut Film Arrives January 2026
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is former MAPPA animator Shingo Yamashita's feature-length directorial debut, and it looks gorgeous.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is former MAPPA animator Shingo Yamashita's feature-length directorial debut, and it looks gorgeous.
The Viki November 2025 line-up has everything from Ne Zha 2 to the new Pyramid Game animation, Dear X, and Joseon drama Moon River.
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What to Watch: Viki’s November 2025 Slate Is Huge
The Viki November 2025 line-up has everything from Ne Zha 2 to the new Pyramid Game animation, Dear X, and Joseon drama Moon River.
Here's what to watch
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November 9, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The Viki November 2025 line-up has everything from Ne Zha 2 to the new Pyramid Game animation, Dear X, and Joseon drama Moon River.
Here's what to watch
Here's what to watch
Prime Video and the BBC have unveiled the first-look images for The Night Manager Season 2, highlighting Tom Hiddleston and the new cast.
The Night Manager Season 2 Is Coming to Prime Video
Prime Video and the BBC have unveiled the first-look images for The Night Manager Season 2, highlighting Tom Hiddleston and the new cast.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Prime Video and the BBC have unveiled the first-look images for The Night Manager Season 2, highlighting Tom Hiddleston and the new cast.
Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña has been cast as Portugas D Ace in the One Piece live-action, starting in Season 3 of the Netflix series.
Netflix Has Finds Its Ace With Xolo Maridueña
Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña has been cast as Portugas D Ace in the One Piece live-action, starting in Season 3 of the Netflix series.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña has been cast as Portugas D Ace in the One Piece live-action, starting in Season 3 of the Netflix series.
Spy x Family Season 3 Episode 6 sees workplace dangers foiled and school dangers begin.
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REVIEW: ‘Spy x Family’ Season 3 Episode 6 — “White Jealousy/The Eden College Bus Jacking Incident”
Spy x Family Season 3 Episode 6 sees workplace dangers foiled and school dangers begin.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Spy x Family Season 3 Episode 6 sees workplace dangers foiled and school dangers begin.
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The Price of Confession is Netflix's latest Korean thriller and its looking to shock audiences this December.
The Price of Confession Is Ready To Shock Audiences This December On Netflix
The Price of Confession is Netflix's latest Korean thriller and its looking to shock audiences this December.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The Price of Confession is Netflix's latest Korean thriller and its looking to shock audiences this December.
November is a big month for KDrama and the new Netflix rom-com Dynamite Kiss is one of the reasons with Ahn Eun-jin and Jang Ki-yong.
Dynamite Kiss Is Coming To Netflix, And It Looks Fantastic
November is a big month for KDrama and the new Netflix rom-com Dynamite Kiss is one of the reasons with Ahn Eun-jin and Jang Ki-yong.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
November is a big month for KDrama and the new Netflix rom-com Dynamite Kiss is one of the reasons with Ahn Eun-jin and Jang Ki-yong.