Doom: The Dark Ages, a prequel that transports the Doom Slayer back to a medieval setting full of demons to slaughter, was one of the best surprises from last June’s Xbox media briefing, a mix of absolute carnage and gritty style. In other words, a signature id experience, and yet
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The Oscar nominations are in. Thankfully. After previous attempts to announce what the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences deemed the greatest achievements in film this year were delayed due to the deadly and tragic wildfires ravaging Southern California, it’s a small mercy that something as trivial—but normal—as Oscar
THE ROOM NEXT DOOR: A Film Snob’s Dream
Pedro Almodovar’s English-language debut film The Room Next Door proves the filmmaker has finally become a parody of himself. The film stars Julianne Moore as Ingrid, a writer recruited by her old friend Martha (Tilda Swinton) to be by her side as she commits suicide from terminal cancer. As the
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preview: The Series Finally Goes to Japan, But Is It Worth the Wait?
It’s mind-boggling that, in the 17-year history of Assassin’s Creed, we’re only now getting an entry set in Japan. It’s essentially been a ninja sim from the jump, yet we somehow went toe to toe with a minotaur before ever getting to sneak around the shadowy bowels of a Japanese
LEGO One Piece Marks New Territory for the Classic Toy
For the first time in its storied history, LEGO is setting sail into the world of anime … sort of. As confirmed by Netflix and The LEGO Group, the Danish toymaker is creating products based on the live-action adaptation of One Piece, inspired by the long-running anime of the same