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Is 2020 the year this trend ends? We’re entering a new era of loot box legislation, where watch dogs actually have an eye on these sorts of things: is there a chance 2020 could be a “cleaner” year for microtransactions in what are ostensibly single-player experiences? Maybe. We saw a glimmer of hope withTorchlight IIIcompletely dropping any pretense of it being a free-to-play, microtransaction-fueled entry, and at the very least, Bethesda isn’t getting greedy withDoom Eternallike they were withFallout 76....

Everyone hatesThe Pitt’s Dr. Santos for outing Dr. Langdon after learning how he was secretly self-medicating, but she was absolutely in the right.The Pitt’s charactersall bring something new to the table, offering a plethora of unique viewpoints that sometimes clash with others. This is especially the case for residents and interns, whose typically fresh perspectives on the medical field don’t always mean they see eye-to-eye with senior attendings.Such is the case with Santos and Langdon, who are constantly at each other’s throats throughout the series....

Despite the slower pace,Familiar Touchdelivers a powerful, intentional, and deeply human message. From the direction to the casting, and the choices to stretch seemingly unimportant scenes to a breaking point, this film creates something that transcends a simple story and transports us into the circumstances that play out onscreen. It’s carefully crafted and spectacularly emotional. Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant) has led a rich and full life, but when her memory begins to shift and betray her, the time comes for her to move into an assisted living facility....

Morena Baccarin’sFire Countryspinoff showSheriff Countryhas cast two series regulars, including Mickey’s ex-husband. Baccarin’sMickey Fox first appeared inFire Countryseason 2, episode 6, which served as a backdoor pilot forSheriff Country. The spinoff is due to premiere on CBS in fall 2025 and will focus on Mickey as she helps people, keeps the peace, and deals with personal complications in the town of Edgewater.Sheriff Countryis currently finalizing its cast, and has added two more names to the list....

Since 2011, Nintendo has hosted Nintendo Direct presentations as a way to make game announcements throughout the year instead of just revealing everything at its E3 presentation in June. Themost recent Nintendo Direct(not counting game-specific Directs) took place this past September, and since Nintendo usually hosts one in the winter, fans are expecting the next Direct to take place sooner rather than later. And now there’s evidence that the next Nintendo Direct may even take place as soon as this month....

Everyone remembers the final scene ofFurious 7, which sees Paul Walker’s tragic death memorialized in a beautiful visual metaphor. After a CGI Walker smiles reassuringly at his on-screen partner Vin Diesel, he drives away down a branching road in a poignantly meta tribute. So, what better way to re-purpose this iconic piece of cinema history than to commemorate some minorgameplay changesinFortnite Battle Royale? Fortniteis known by now for it’s regular changes to both the game’s map and the pool of available weapons - it keeps things fresh, and has thus far allowed the global phenomenon to hold on to its title of the biggest game in the world....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 (2025) Godzilla, the King of the Monsters, has just been given an even more monstrous upgrade at the hands of theVenomsymbiote. Now, the kaiju’s atomic abilities have evolved even further as the ancient power soon connects to the source of all symbiotes’ power. In a mashup that no one saw coming, the King of Monsters is coming face-to-face with a rival god and fellow ruler, the King in Black....

Party Animalsis a brawler offering fun and exciting multiplayer experiences. In a show of style, players can customize characters with various costumes and accessories. To purchase these customization items, players need two types of currencies: Nemo Bucks and Cookies. In this guide, we’ll explain how you can get Nemo Bucks inParty Animals. How to get Nemo Bucks in Party Animals InParty Animals, you can get Nemo Bucks by purchasing them from the in-game store using real money....

The Dark Urge is one of the most commonly recommended origins inBaldur’s Gate 3, and there’s very good reason for that. Unlike the premade companion origins, the Dark Urge is almost fully customizable. With this origin, players can tweak their characters to their liking while still having a deep connection to the overall story, as well as obtain several unique abilities and items down the line. Even though playing as the Dark Urge is great, with the game being released for such a long time,you may be at a point where your usual Tav and Durge playthroughs just don’t hit the same spot as before....

HBO has provided a first-look image of Dominic McLaughlin asHarry Potter, and while he looks great, I’m a bit disappointed that a specific aspect of this character wasn’t changed. Overall, it will be no easy task for McLaughlin to step into Daniel Radcliffe’s shoes, but, in full costume, he’s off to a great start. The look is rather similar, but I sort of wish this weren’t the case. With the round glasses, messy hair, and Hogwarts uniform,McLaughlin is unmistakable as a first-year Harry Potter....

Earlier this year, it was confirmed thatinFamousandSly CooperdeveloperSucker Punch Productionswas working on abrand new IPfor the PlayStation 4. We haven’t heard much about the project since then, but now there’s official word from Sony that the studio is making good forward progress. ManySucker Punchfans were concerned about the status of the project, given that there was no sign of it at E3 2017 earlier this month. However, PlayStation Worldwide Studios chief Shuhei Yoshida was on hand to confirm that the game hasn’t been cancelled....

TheDC Universe’s latest Batman and Wonder Woman updates have convinced me that the franchise will avoid one major worry fans have raised. Theending of 2025’sSupermanmoviemarked the true beginning of the DC Universe, with the franchise being fully realized.Supreman​​​​​​confirmed that many Metahumans exist in the DCU, paving the way forupcoming DC movies. The likes ofSupergirl,releasing in 2026, will see the DCU be fleshed out even further, as will other installments of theDCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters....

Suicide Squadstar Jai Courtney addressedrecent reports that he may returnto theDC Universeas Digger Harkness/Captain Boomerang. The actor first portrayed the role in 2016’sSuicide Squadbefore reprising it in 2021’sThe Suicide Squad, the latter of which was directed by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn. Other notable cast members in these films include Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Will Smith as Deadshot, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, John Cena as Peacemaker, and Idris Elba as Bloodsport....