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Time Flies is a short meditation on the meaning of life
Time Flies is a short meditation on the meaning of life Time Flies is a short game that explores the meaning of life through a unique perspective. The game follows a little buzzing fly as it attempts to complete a bucket list of tasks before its time runs out. The tasks are vague and humorous, […]
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I tried ‘Bricking’ my phone to fix my brain
I tried ‘Bricking’ my phone to fix my brain The author’s spouse delivered an intervention to address their attention span issues. The author admitted they had been zoning out and hadn’t heard their spouse ask for their opinion on a TV show. The spouse pointed out that the author’s attention span was “utterly shot to […]
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The biggest fighting game tournament is a little smaller this year — but still exciting
The biggest fighting game tournament is a little smaller this year — but still exciting Evo 2025, the biggest fighting game tournament in North America, starts this weekend. The tournament features top players competing in popular games like Street Fighter, Tekken, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and Rivals of Aether II. Although the number […]
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How bachata rose from Dominican Republic’s brothels and shantytowns to become a global sensation
How bachata rose from Dominican Republic’s brothels and shantytowns to become a global sensation Bachata, a genre born in the Dominican Republic’s brothels and shantytowns, has become a global sensation, rising from its humble beginnings to top the Latin music charts. The genre’s popularity can be attributed to its ability to tell stories of love, […]
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A musical duet with AI herself
A musical duet with AI herself A Broadway legend performs a musical duet with AI as herself. The performance explores our complex relationship with artificial intelligence. The show blends wit, warmth, and existential dread for a unique viewing experience. Donna Murphy portrays the imagined character of AI in the duet. The performance is available to […]
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The best Prime Day deals you can still grab on Verge-favorite 4K Blu-rays
The best Prime Day deals you can still grab on Verge-favorite 4K Blu-rays Many great 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray movies, TV shows, and box sets are on sale for Prime Day, including deals from Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, and more. Some standout deals include getting all three Lord of the Rings films in […]
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Paramount Plus slashes prices to $2 for two months
Paramount Plus slashes prices to $2 for two months Paramount Plus is offering a limited-time deal for new subscribers: two months of Paramount Plus Premium or Plus Essential for just $0.99 per month. The deal includes access to both Paramount Plus and Showtime content, allowing you to stream popular shows like Star Trek, Yellowstone, and […]
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Squid Game’s uneven season 3 leaves the door wide open
Squid Game’s uneven season 3 leaves the door wide open Squid Game’s third season delivers brutal and spectacular gameplay, but its worldbuilding attempts are disappointing and uneven. The show’s most interesting dynamics from previous seasons, such as the politics among masked guards and the relationship between In-ho and Jun-ho, are left unresolved or lacklusterly concluded. […]
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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo would feel right at home on your GBA
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo would feel right at home on your GBA Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a charming top-down adventure game for the GBA that lets you play as Pippit, a goofy bat who uses his yo-yo to attack enemies and traverse the world. The game’s story follows Pippit’s quest to retrieve […]
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‘Monkey Biz-ness’: Pop culture helped fan the flames of the Scopes ‘monkey trial’ 100 years ago − and ever since
‘Monkey Biz-ness’: Pop culture helped fan the flames of the Scopes ‘monkey trial’ 100 years ago − and ever since The Scopes trial, held in Dayton, Tennessee in 1925, was a highly publicized “monkey trial” that pitted creationism against evolution, with Clarence Darrow representing the pro-evolution side and William Jennings Bryan leading the prosecution. The […]
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‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever
‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever The two-note theme composed by John Williams for Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” (1975) has become synonymous with tension, fear, and sharks, representing primal dread. “Jaws” is often credited as the first true summer blockbuster, catapulting Spielberg to fame and kicking off his long collaboration with Williams, […]
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Final Fantasy fans, now is the time to get into Magic: The Gathering
Final Fantasy fans, now is the time to get into Magic: The Gathering The Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering set is now available, featuring cards from every mainline Final Fantasy title. The set is considered a developer favorite, with well-constructed card mechanics and art that appeals to both Magic and Final Fantasy fans. Even if […]
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28 Years Later is a bleak fever dream with rage pumping through its veins
28 Years Later is a bleak fever dream with rage pumping through its veins 28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, is a bleak and visceral film that explores the aftermath of a deadly virus outbreak. The movie takes place almost three decades after the events of the original 28 […]
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A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings shows what’s lost when the artist’s sexuality is glossed over
A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings shows what’s lost when the artist’s sexuality is glossed over A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings, “From Ted to Tom: The Illustrated Envelopes of Edward Gorey”, has been published, but it fails to address Gorey’s queerness despite being a fitting celebration of his wit and talent. Gorey […]
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Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers
Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers Sly Stone’s album “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” (1971) was a groundbreaking work that showcased his innovative approach to music production, which emphasized experimentation and self-production. Stone’s use of home recording technology, including overdubbing and tape machines, allowed him to create […]
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Mel Brooks is returning for Spaceballs 2
Mel Brooks is returning for Spaceballs 2 Spaceballs 2 is getting a sequel in 2027 from Amazon MGM Studios, nearly 40 years after the original film’s release. Mel Brooks will reprise his role as Yogurt and make an appearance in the new film, which promises to poke fun at franchise obsession. The logline for Spaceballs […]
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A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father
A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father Philadelphia anthropologist Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon reflects on her recent collaboration with photographer Joseph V. Labolito to create a poem inspired by one of his photographs from 1986. The photograph, which features two men and a little girl, […]
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‘The Eternal Queen of Asian Pop’ sings one last encore from beyond the grave
‘The Eternal Queen of Asian Pop’ sings one last encore from beyond the grave Teresa Teng, known as the “Eternal Queen of Asian Pop,” has a new song set to be released on June 25, 2025, after being discovered in a Tokyo warehouse. The song, titled “Love Songs Are Best in the Foggy Night,” is […]
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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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