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Why Kissinger would have been a Fortnite champ − and other foreign policy lessons from the gaming world
Why Kissinger would have been a Fortnite champ − and other foreign policy lessons from the gaming world Games like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Minecraft can provide valuable lessons for understanding international relations, including realpolitik, liberalism, and constructivism. Fortnite’s battle-royale mode illustrates the concept of realpolitik, where states survive based on accruing power and […]
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Pokémon studio’s action RPG Beast of Reincarnation launches in 2026
Pokémon studio’s action RPG Beast of Reincarnation launches in 2026 Pokémon Game Freak is developing an action RPG called Beast of Reincarnation, set to launch in 2026. The game will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, and follows the story of Emma and her canine companion Koo as they navigate a mysterious […]
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Final Fantasy XVI is out on Xbox right now, and FF7 Remake is coming too
Final Fantasy XVI is out on Xbox right now, and FF7 Remake is coming too Final Fantasy XVI is now available on Xbox, offering kaiju monster battles, voice acting, and a story that’s “ho-hum” according to Square Enix. The game comes with two story DLCs, The Rising Tide and Echoes of the Fallen, which add […]
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Double Fine’s next game, Keeper, turns you into a walking lighthouse
Double Fine’s next game, Keeper, turns you into a walking lighthouse Double Fine’s next game, Keeper, is launching on October 17th, 2025 for Xbox and PC. In Keeper, you’ll play as a walking lighthouse with a seabird companion, exploring an epic adventure filled with mystifying metamorphosis. The game features beautiful, wordless storytelling and a “strange, […]
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The witchhunt is on in Wicked: For Good’s first trailer
The witchhunt is on in Wicked: For Good’s first trailer The new trailer for Wicked: For Good has been released, and it seems to be setting up a compelling story despite the initial split of the original film’s narrative. The trailer hints at a dark undertone, with Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) being portrayed as a villain […]
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Square Enix surprise announced a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster
Square Enix surprise announced a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster Square Enix has announced a remastered version of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, titled Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, set to release on September 30th. The game will be an isometric strategy game that takes players back to the original PlayStation era, with unique […]
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James Bond game 007 First Light gets first trailer
James Bond game 007 First Light gets first trailer Sony has released the first trailer for James Bond game 007 First Light, an origin story that follows a younger version of Bond. The game is set to launch in 2026 and will be available on Xbox, PC, Switch 2, and PS5, with no release date announced […]
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Stranger Things season 5 will stream this November
Stranger Things season 5 will stream this November Stranger Things season 5 will premiere on November 26th (Volume 1), December 25th (Volume 2), and New Year’s Eve (The Finale). The fifth and final season of Stranger Things will be split into three parts, a change from the initially announced two-part finale. Netflix has released a […]
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Netflix’s One Piece adaptation has found its Tony Tony Chopper
Netflix’s One Piece adaptation has found its Tony Tony Chopper Mikaela Hoover has been cast as Tony Tony Chopper in Netflix’s live-action One Piece adaptation. The show will feature a digital capture of Hoover’s facial performance to create the character’s CGI appearance. Several returning actors from the first season, including Iaki Godoy and Mackenyu, will […]
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Netflix showed off new trailers for Knives Out 3 and del Toro’s Frankenstein
Netflix showed off new trailers for Knives Out 3 and del Toro’s Frankenstein Netflix has released new trailers for several highly anticipated films, including Guillermo del Toro’s live-action Frankenstein and the third installment in the Knives Out murder-mystery series. The first teaser trailer for Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz, […]
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Two former Polygon writers are starting a new site
Two former Polygon writers are starting a new site Two former Polygon writers, Ryan Gilliam and Jeffrey Parkin, are launching Big Friendly Guide, a new guides-focused website. The site will offer most content for free, with ads to support its operations initially, but also plans to open a Patreon for community support. Gilliam and Parkin […]
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An Avatar of Legendary Novelist Agatha Christie Teaches a Course at BBC
An Avatar of Legendary Novelist Agatha Christie Teaches a Course at BBC Agatha Christie’s avatar has been created for an online course on BBC Maestro, priced at $105, to teach her own craft and share her writing expertise. The avatar was created with permission from Christie’s family, who manage her estate, but some academics argue […]
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When Elvis and Ella were pressed onto X-rays – the subversive legacy of Soviet ‘bone music’
When Elvis and Ella were pressed onto X-rays – the subversive legacy of Soviet ‘bone music’ During World War II, Soviet censors banned Western music, but some enterprising individuals used X-ray film to create “bone music” or “ribs,” a homemade technology that allowed them to record and play back sound on conventional records. The use […]
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Netflix’s series about the FTX fiasco has found its leading effective altruists
Netflix’s series about the FTX fiasco has found its leading effective altruists Netflix has cast Anthony Boyle as Sam Bankman-Fried and Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison in its upcoming drama series “The Altruists”, which tells the story of how they stole billions from FTX cryptocurrency exchange. The series, executive produced by Graham Moore and Jacqueline […]
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Like today’s selfie-takers, Walt Whitman used photography to curate his image – but ended up more lost than found
Like today’s selfie-takers, Walt Whitman used photography to curate his image – but ended up more lost than found Walt Whitman, like modern-day selfie-takers, used photography to curate his image, but ended up more lost than found. Whitman collected an abundance of photographs of himself, including a famous portrait with a moth or butterfly appearing […]
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EA cancels Black Panther game
EA cancels Black Panther game EA has canceled its Black Panther game, which was being developed by Cliffhanger Games. The cancellation comes after a three-game partnership deal between EA and Marvel Games in 2022, which also included an Iron Man title and an unannounced action game. The news of the cancellation is accompanied by layoffs […]
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Remakes of the first two Dragon Quest games launch in October
Remakes of the first two Dragon Quest games launch in October Remakes of Dragon Quest I & II are launching on October 3oth for PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch/Switch 2. The remakes will feature beautiful HD-2D graphics, a refined battle system, quality-of-life updates, and major story additions. A digital-only collection of all three games […]
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Queer country: LGBTQ+ musicians are outside the spotlight as Grand Ole Opry turns 100
Queer country: LGBTQ+ musicians are outside the spotlight as Grand Ole Opry turns 100 The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary celebration has highlighted the lack of representation of LGBTQ+ artists on the iconic stage, despite their significant contributions to country music. Historically, queer country musicians have faced barriers to entry, including a lack of visibility […]
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HBO’s Harry Potter series has found its trio of young leads
HBO’s Harry Potter series has found its trio of young leads HBO has cast three young actors to play the lead roles in its upcoming Harry Potter series: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The casting process was extensive, with tens of thousands of children auditioning […]
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Fortnite and Sabrina Carpenter want you to come dance
Fortnite and Sabrina Carpenter want you to come dance Fortnite is introducing “Dance with Sabrina,” a new rhythm-focused gaming mode within Fortnite Festival that will run from May 30th to June 16th. The mode, inspired by Sabrina Carpenter’s music, challenges players to fill up their heart meters by matching the beat of her songs on […]
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Summer blockbuster season is here
Summer blockbuster season is here Summer blockbuster season has officially begun, bringing new movies to watch. The author has been keeping busy with various activities, including reading about Mubi and Around The Horn, trying out Matt D’Avella’s workout routine, and catching up on Clarkson’s Farm. A new blockbuster movie is featured in this week’s installment, […]
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How does a person become famous when they’re just a kid?
How does a person become famous when they’re just a kid? Being famous as a kid can be achieved through various means, including being a star athlete, musician, or social media influencer. Fame at a young age can offer benefits such as appearing on TV or in movies, wearing cool clothes, and making money to […]
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CoComelon is headed to Disney Plus in 2027
CoComelon is headed to Disney Plus in 2027 CoComelon will move from Netflix to Disney Plus in 2027, marking a significant shift for the popular children’s show. The entire series of eight seasons will be relocated to Disney Plus, following its current home on Netflix since 2020. Despite its massive popularity, CoComelon views have declined […]
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At Cannes, decency and dress codes clash with fashion’s red carpet revolution
At Cannes, decency and dress codes clash with fashion’s red carpet revolution The Cannes Film Festival has introduced new dress code rules for its red carpet events, including a ban on nudity and restrictions on oversized garments. The rules have sparked criticism from stylists and stars, who argue that they are regressive and attempt to […]
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Shotgun Cop Man is a weird-as-hell platformer about arresting Satan
Shotgun Cop Man is a weird-as-hell platformer about arresting Satan Shotgun Cop Man is a unique platformer where you play as a square man chasing Satan to arrest him. The game features two guns: a rapid-fire pistol and a powerful shotgun with limited blasts, which can be used for traversal and combat. The game has […]
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Let’s rewatch the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer
Let’s rewatch the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer The Grand Theft Auto VI trailer has generated significant hype due to its delay into next year, making it a highly anticipated game. The game takes place in Leonida, Rockstar’s take on Florida, and features a mix of vibrant colors, airboats, and pool parties, setting the tone […]
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Thunderbolts* is Marvel’s latest attempt at clawing out of an existential void
Thunderbolts* is Marvel’s latest attempt at clawing out of an existential void Marvel’s latest movie, Thunderbolts*, attempts to address the studio’s recent struggles with multiversal storytelling by focusing on a straightforward action flick. The film dabbles in themes of grief and reflection, but its story is mostly predictable and lacks surprises. Despite its familiar set […]
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Grand Theft Auto VI release delayed to May 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI release delayed to May 2026 Rockstar Games has delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26th, 2026, from its original planned fall 2025 release date. The delay is due to the development team needing extra time to deliver a game that meets the high expectations of fans and […]
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Here are the best streaming service deals available right now
Here are the best streaming service deals available right now Get YouTube TV for $59.99/month (was $82.99) for the first two months, or get it free for 21 days as a trial. Sign up for Paramount Plus and Showtime’s ad-free plan for $12.99/month, or save $36 by paying upfront with an annual subscription of $119.99/year. […]
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Sinners is getting an IMAX re-release
Sinners is getting an IMAX re-release Warner Bros. has announced that Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller “Sinners” will get a 70mm IMAX re-release at select locations worldwide starting May 15th. The re-release comes after fans expressed their desire to see “Sinners” again in IMAX, citing packed showings compared to less crowded primetime screenings of Marvel’s “Thunderbolts”. […]
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