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    Microsoft Introduces Dinky Little XBox Controller

    As someone who works in product design, I find the size reduction interesting from an engineering perspective. Fitting eighteen functional buttons into a frame half the size of the original is not trivial, especially while keeping stick travel and trigger pull consistent. I suspect they...
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    The First Clayface Teaser Is Out Now

    Feels like this version of Clayface is leaning more into body horror ideas than earlier versions people might remember. The teaser keeps things very limited, which works in its favor because it builds a kind of discomfort without showing much. The hospital imagery is simple but effective, and it...
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    K-Pop Demon Hunters: Netflix Hit Now a Sing-Along Theater Event with Sequels and Live Musical

    I plan to go to the sing-along as a theater fan who enjoys group events. I like the idea of hearing the music loud and singing with others. A two-day run at Regal is a smart way to test demand. I will buy a ticket early and bring a small notebook with the lyrics I need to learn. I also expect...
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    K-Pop Demon Hunters Stole the Show, the Charts, and Maybe an Oscar

    If Netflix doesn’t milk this, they’re out of their minds. I don’t say that lightly. They’ve got something special here — K-Pop Demon Hunters isn’t just a surprise hit, it’s a full-blown brand waiting to explode. People are already treating Huntr/x like a real idol group. So why stop now? I...
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    10 Evil AI in Pop Culture that Walked So Grok Could Spew Hateful Nazi Bullsh*t

    This was such a fun but smart read. I’m doing my thesis on dystopian fiction, and this article gave me some ideas. Especially with how you showed that AIs often become dangerous after we remove their limits. It’s such a human mistake. We always assume the machine is our tool, never our mirror...
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    Tom Rhys Harries Cast As DC’s Clayface

    To be honest, I’ve been waiting for someone to take the horror potential of superhero stories seriously. Clayface is perfect for that. A body made of shifting mud and broken dreams, a man who can’t even recognize himself anymore? That’s nightmare fuel. Tom Rhys Harries being cast is unexpected...
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    Villain Protagonist Sequels: When Bad Guys Become the protagonist

    I kind of like it when villains get their own spotlight. It's interesting to see their side. Not everyone is fully evil or fully good. In Orphan: First Kill, I didn’t expect to feel sympathy for Esther, but somehow I did. I don’t think the movie made her good—it just gave her a background that...
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    Another Brief Look At Hulu's Alien: Earth

    "Alien: Earth? Yes, please! I can't wait to see the Xenomorphs wreak havoc on Earth thirty years before the original movie. The idea of a ragtag group of soldiers facing down this iconic alien menace is pure gold. Who cares if the trailers are short? The mystery only adds to the hype! Just...
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    “DEAR SANTA” ~ Released on Paramount+ December 2024

    I honestly can’t believe some people are so offended by Dear Santa. I mean, it’s just a movie! Sure, the premise is a bit out there, but it's meant to be funny and lighthearted—nothing more. People seem to be taking this way too seriously. It’s a holiday comedy with Jack Black playing Satan—who...
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    Novocaine: The Action-Comedy Where a Man Who Can’t Feel Pain Risks It All to Rescue His Girlfriend

    While it's true that having famous parents can certainly open doors in Hollywood, let's not underestimate the hard work and talent of actors like Jack Quaid and Ray Nicholson. They didn't just coast by on their family names; they've actively pursued their craft, taking acting classes...
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    Dog Man ~ To Be Released in the USA on January 2025

    The animation style looks promising, but I'm curious to see how they'll handle the more absurd elements of the story. Will they go full-on cartoonish or try to ground it in some sort of reality? I'm also interested in the voice cast. Pete Davidson is a surprising choice, but he could bring some...
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    Electronic Gaming Monthly Compendium Celebrates The Game Magazine Age

    I wish this magazine is still alive. I use to buy it a lot as a teen waiting for their april fool's joke. I dont know when I quit subscribing, I just stopped magazines when I had internet.
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    Terminator Zero official announced by Netflix

    This news has me absolutely thrilled! The fact that Terminator Zero is being animated by the same studio that brought us the iconic Ghost in the Shell in 1995 is a massive deal. Ghost in the Shell set such a high bar for cyberpunk anime, and I’m confident that they’ll bring that same level of...
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    Double Dragon Revive , revives the beat em up classic!

    Double Dragon Revive with Arc System Works at the helm? Sign me up! These guys know how to make fantastic fighting games. I wonder if they'll incorporate some of their signature mechanics into Revive. Couch co-op is a must, though. Beating up bad guys with a friend is way more fun than going...
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    Ace Attorney Investigations Collection coming in multiple platforms

    I'm super pumped about "Prosecutor's Gambit" finally hitting the West and making every mainline Ace Attorney game available in English. I've been waiting forever for this. What's even cooler is that this pretty much wraps up the ports, except for the Layton crossover, which feels like a whole...
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