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If there is one thing that all Cyberpunk 2077 fans know, it is that there are no happy endings in Night City. In a world where the corrupting power of corporations runs deep, and the metropolis that rests at the feet of skyscrapers creates a dog-eat-dog environment, it is no wonder that there is only

Few filmmakers have loved their country as deeply or as tenderly, as Bahram Beyzaie loved Iran. Afounding father of the Iranian New Wave, Beyzaie emerged, alongside Dariush Mehrjui and Masoud Kimiai, as one of the most culturally significant directors of his generation. His films – apick-and-mix of Persian folklore, symbolism and allegory – favoured stories

During any given generation, there’s generally not a consensus about what Pokémon fans want. Some want Game Freak to move forward and introduce new mechanics, while others want an old-school experience. With remakes, there’s room for both, but it doesn’t always work out that way. On Reddit, though, fans are celebrating the release of Pokémon

Not many sexual awakenings begin with the cawing of acrow. But in director Chloé Robichaud’sTwo Women, the cries of this portentous bird trigger ashift that forces two suburban women to re-evaluate their lives and discover their true desires.When Violette (Laurence Leboeuf) hears the incessant bird sounds at night, she is convinced that it is her

We all love free games in whatever form they happen to come in, whether it’s built into the original launch strategy of the developer and publisher of a game, or via those rare sales that for some reason decide to give us 100% off the recommended retail price. Steam has become a great place for

Hogwarts Legacy really did seem to capture the imagination of the public who were searching for new stories in the Harry Potter universe, with many still spending their time exploring the world Avalanche Studios created, despite some pretty notable flaws. The game currently serves as the third most-played single-player game on PlayStation 5, beating out

With the Pokémon franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, it is no surprise that announcements and releases are coming thick and fast with fans eager to mark this impressive milestone. From the announcement of the next major entry in the series, Pokémon Winds & Waves, to unofficial releases that bring together four iconic regions

The Legend of Zelda has enjoyed some real high points as a series over the years (as well as some notable lows), and everyone has their own personal favorites, often depending on which game dropped at that ideal point during their childhoods. For many, that zenith is represented by the realism and brilliant narrative offered

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord episodes 1-2The first two episodes of Maul: Shadow Lord are now streaming on Disney+, featuring an exciting collection of Easter eggs and more references to the greater Star Wars galaxy. Set five years after the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge

From there, he goes into seclusion in the dry Southwestern landscapes that likely remind him most of home, inadvertently retreating further from his mission and his sense of self over months, then years, then decades. The film’s other characters decay alongside him: Acollege professor (a wonderful Rip Torn) staves off intellectual and ethical stagnation through

If you thought the world of Cyberpunk 2077 was drying up, you’ve got another thing coming. The epic action RPG will return six years old this year, and to celebrate, CD Projekt Red is welcoming a special new release in the fall. While Netflix works on its own comeback with Cyberpunk Edgerunners, the team at

Can cinephiles not have amoment of peace? Barely eighteen months after London’s beloved Prince Charles Cinema was forced to launch its Save the PCC campaign to extend their lease against alandlord with other ideas, yet another independent cinema is under threat. The Ultimate Picture Palace, asingle-screen cinema in East Oxford, an iconic art-deco building and

The future isn’t looking very bright for Bloodborne fans, with movement on an official next-gen remake/remaster or an actual new sequel seeming highly unlikely. Despite Bloodborne being one of the most highly requested franchise reboots in modern gaming, it doesn’t seem that FromSoftware is planning to pull the trigger on it anytime soon. However, if

The character of Ahmet is abeautiful example of how in this story, less is more. Creating such beautiful brevity would not be possible without the bravura performances of Unkowski’s cast. Both Jaqup and Agashev are huge finds – Jaqup’s quietly intense performance is heightened by his breath-taking star quality. It’s difficult to look at anything

Steam obviously has the monopoly on PC gaming at this moment in time, and there isn’t too much emphasis on them continuing to bring us incredible deals. That said, they’re seemingly going to continue doing it anyway, and it’s an exciting time to be on the store if you’re a fan of cosy games and

Innocent people nabbed from their homes and imprisoned under false pretences. Terror-driven interrogation methods employed to secure phoney confessions. Revolting, filth-caked jail cells that wouldn’t be fit for your grandma’s old stink hound, let alone aprize academic. Sweeping, instant punishment for anyone who does not tow the party line. No, not America in 2026, but

As an OG fan of the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before universe, I’ve been excited for Netflix’s XO, Kitty season 3, but a dramatic semester at KISS left me feeling underwhelmed. XO, Kitty season 3, which dropped all 8 of its episodes on Thursday, April 2, sees a grown-up Katherine Song Covey (Anna

The descriptor ​“Orwellian” has lapsed into parody with regard to its modern usage. The right use it (incorrectly) as acrass way to describe how their freedoms are somehow being stifled. The left, meanwhile, have amore nuanced understanding of the ironies inherent in Orwell’s mode of political critique, but still don’t quite get things completely right.

For those not intimately familiar with the topographical and historical minutiae of the UK, the relatively blasé way in which the British public react to the inciting event of David Mackenzie’sFuze might seem abit odd. An unexploded World War Two bomb is discovered on abuilding site in central London, and it’s ahassle more than anything,

Since 2020, Genshin Impact has taken the world by storm whilst putting the gacha RPG genre back on the map in the meantime. Developed by HoYoverse, the anime-style open-world title is free to play, but players will know all too well about in-game monetization in the form of gacha gambling, which can see you rewarded

I’ll say this much for CPH:DOX: it’s the only festival where I’ve attended ascreening inside adisused reservoir. The building that used to house Copenhagen’s drinking water stocks has since become an underground arts venue – the perfect place for an atmospheric staging of Rob Petit’s Underland, adapted from Robert Macfarlane’s best-selling non-fiction book about the

Regrouting blackened bathroom tiles; filling out acommercial tax return; cleaning the mouldering leaves out of aclogged storm drain; grudgingly buying abirthday gift for aracist aunt; reviewingThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie… All things that slumber in the dismal depths of your personal To Do list that you try your very best to avoid until time eventually

European cinema breeds provocateurs, from Pasolini to Haneke to Noé, Österlund and Radu Jude. Although separated by generations, nationalities and genres, these filmmakers never shy away from confronting their audience with the crass, controversial and/​or achingly contemporary. Norwegian filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli is the latest in along line of such raconteurs – his feature debutSick of

At the time of her ascent as aHollywood screen siren, actor Kim Novak had something that neither directors or audiences could quite put their finger on. She somehow mixed an air of confident sexual defiance with an undertow of vulnerability and melancholy, and whatever it was that she had exactly, she’s definitely still got it

The second Red Dead Redemption game really is one of the high points in all of video game history, with Rockstar striking a perfect balance and delivering a narrative that most who have played through it from start to finish will never forget. The story of Arthur Morgan and the Van Der Linde gang filled

Launching back in 2016 as a remastered version of 2006’s The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD arrived on the Wii U, allowing players the chance to experience one of the greatest games of all time with a new-and-improved look. However, now that enough time has passed, it seems

Crimson Desert has dropped its second major patch since launching last week, and this one makes a ton of continued improvements and refinements to various controls and features. Perhaps most notably, you’ll now use less stamina when gliding, but there’s a lot more in here. Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has been widely praised for

Released in 2010 as the sixth installment in the Halo franchise, Halo: Reach acts as a prequel to Halo: Combat Evolved and was met with critical acclaim when it first launched, being praised for its original soundtrack, gameplay, and story. Taking place in 2552, the story follows Noble Six, a member of an elite squad

The inner lives of buildings and institutions provide an intriguing and enlivening way of looking at the modern landscape, particularly through film. Just as human beings have personal histories that cause their bodies and minds to change over the course of time, so do buildings and the wonders of the natural landscape. Pompei: Below the

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, episode 5.Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 might have just had its biggest episode yet, with a shocking ending that kills off a major character. In last week’s episode of Monarch, the Apple TV sci-fi series saw Hiroshi find the letter that Keiko