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ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation’ Episode 5 — “A Mealtime Chat”
REVIEW: ‘Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation’ Episode 5 — “A Mealtime Chat”
Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation Episode 5 proves that Riddle Rosehearts is starting to head toward the dark side.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:23 AM
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation’ Episode 5 — “A Mealtime Chat”
The Rats: A Witcher's Tale may take a little to gain steam, but its importance can't be understated for those who have stuck with the Witcherverse on Netflix.
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REVIEW: ‘The Rats: A Witcher’s Tale’ Is A Much-Needed Addition To The Witcherverse
The Rats: A Witcher's Tale may take a little to gain steam, but its importance can't be understated for those who have stuck with the Witcherverse on Netflix.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The Rats: A Witcher's Tale may take a little to gain steam, but its importance can't be understated for those who have stuck with the Witcherverse on Netflix.
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REVIEW: ‘Spy x Family’ Season 3 Episode 9 – “Anya’s Era Has Come”
REVIEW: ‘Spy x Family’ Season 3 Episode 9 – “Anya’s Era Has Come”
Spy x Family Season 3 Episode 9 sees the aftermath of the bus jacking play out. As the students are honored, Anya lets it go to her head.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:24 PM
REVIEW: ‘Spy x Family’ Season 3 Episode 9 – “Anya’s Era Has Come”
REVIEW: ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Volume 1 Can’t Reclaim Its Old Magic
REVIEW: ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Volume 1 Can’t Reclaim Its Old Magic
As the Hawkins team search for Vecna, the writing in Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 stumbles to reclaim earlier magic.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
REVIEW: ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Volume 1 Can’t Reclaim Its Old Magic
Imperial War: Imperial Guardians Issue 1 heads to the beginning of the story before the war.
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REVIEW: ‘Imperial War: Imperial Guardians’ Issue 1
Imperial War: Imperial Guardians Issue 1 heads to the beginning of the story before the war.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Imperial War: Imperial Guardians Issue 1 heads to the beginning of the story before the war.
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Find out how in our review:
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘DC K.O.’ Issue 2
REVIEW: ‘DC K.O.’ Issue 2
DC K.O. Issue 2 starts the second round, where the competitors of the tournament have to fight to the death just to get their hands on weapons.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Absolute Batman’ Issue 14
REVIEW: ‘Absolute Batman’ Issue 14
Absolute Batman Issue 14 is the final showdown between Bane and Batman, as this arms race of size and supremacy comes to an end.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Absolute Batman’ Issue 14
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘The Flash’ Issue 27
REVIEW: ‘The Flash’ Issue 27
The Flash Issue 27 is part of DC K.O. The Flash and Impulse are stuck in the past, hunted by evil versions of their friends.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘The Flash’ Issue 27
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Hamnet’ Stages Love And Tragedy Through Emptiness
REVIEW: ‘Hamnet’ Stages Love And Tragedy Through Emptiness
Hamnet feels empty at times, but in that emptiness is an exceptional display of grief that helps demystify Shakespeare's greatest tragedy.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Hamnet’ Stages Love And Tragedy Through Emptiness
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Superman’ Issue 32
REVIEW: ‘Superman’ Issue 32
Superman Issue 32 is part of DC K.O. Moving side by side with the main event, Superman, Lois and Superboy-Prime all have to fight for their lives
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November 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Justice League Unlimited’ Issue 13
REVIEW: ‘Justice League Unlimited’ Issue 13
Justice League Unlimited Issue 13 is part of DC K.O. The heroes enter Hell on a suicide mission, one that exposes them to demonic horrors.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Justice League Unlimited’ Issue 13
My Hero Academia Episode 166 does a great job of bringing all of the major players together before one final, epic battle for the fate of the world.
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REVIEW: ‘My Hero Academia’ Episode 166 — “From Aizawa”
My Hero Academia Episode 166 does a great job of bringing all of the major players together before one final, epic battle for the fate of the world.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:23 AM
My Hero Academia Episode 166 does a great job of bringing all of the major players together before one final, epic battle for the fate of the world.
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ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Jingle Bell Heist’ Questions Who Is Naughty Or Nice
REVIEW: ‘Jingle Bell Heist’ Questions Who Is Naughty Or Nice
Jingle Bell Heist will have you asking who is naughty or nice in this holiday heist film, with the protagonists making questionable decisions
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November 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Jingle Bell Heist’ Questions Who Is Naughty Or Nice
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity’ Season 1 Is Overwhelmingly Charming
REVIEW: ‘The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity’ Season 1 Is Overwhelmingly Charming
A strong ensemble and genuinely sweet moments make The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Season 1 a must watch for coming-of-age fans.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:06 AM
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity’ Season 1 Is Overwhelmingly Charming
ICYMI: New Japanese Reality Series ‘Badly In Love’ Hits Netflix December 9th
New Japanese Reality Series ‘Badly In Love’ Hits Netflix December 9th
Netflix has unveiled Badly in Love, a new reality series that brings together eleven former delinquents for 14 chaotic days.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:51 AM
ICYMI: New Japanese Reality Series ‘Badly In Love’ Hits Netflix December 9th
ICYMI: Persona 5: The Phantom X Adds Masaki Ashiya And New Gameplay Conten
Persona 5: The Phantom X Adds Masaki Ashiya And New Gameplay Conten
Persona 5: The Phantom X adds Masaki Ashiya, Code Name: Cherish, to its roster, and adds whole new gameplay with Tycoon.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:33 AM
ICYMI: Persona 5: The Phantom X Adds Masaki Ashiya And New Gameplay Conten
Gore Verbinski returns to filmmaking with Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die, we talked with him about the film's overt stance against AI, and his return.
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Gore Verbinski Discusses ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ and Why CGI No Longer Looks Good
Gore Verbinski returns to filmmaking with Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die, we talked with him about the film's overt stance against AI, and his return.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Gore Verbinski returns to filmmaking with Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die, we talked with him about the film's overt stance against AI, and his return.
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‘Wicked: For Good’ Softens Every Character’s Fate – Here’s What They Really Are
‘Wicked: For Good’ Softens Every Character’s Fate – Here’s What They Really Are
Wicked: For Good changes many of the characters from the book, softening their fates. Here's how each character’s fate really happened.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:36 AM
‘Wicked: For Good’ Softens Every Character’s Fate – Here’s What They Really Are
REVIEW: ‘One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Legendary Edition’ is a Strong Revival
REVIEW: ‘One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Legendary Edition’ is a Strong Revival
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Legendary Edition, the latest installment in the Musuo/hack and slash series, debuts as a new DLC pack developed by Koei Tecmo.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
REVIEW: ‘One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Legendary Edition’ is a Strong Revival
“The Old Peace” Brings New Story Content and Big New Features To ‘Warframe’
“The Old Peace” Brings New Story Content and Big New Features To ‘Warframe’
Big-time Warframe updates that progress the story and add big new features are few, and that makes The Old Peace all the more exciting.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
“The Old Peace” Brings New Story Content and Big New Features To ‘Warframe’
Fall In Love With A New Anime: Our 2025 Fall Anime Roundup
Fall In Love With A New Anime: Our 2025 Fall Anime Roundup
The fall anime season is in full swing. Get our impressions of many of the medium’s offerings to help discover your next great watch.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Fall In Love With A New Anime: Our 2025 Fall Anime Roundup
ICYMI: Ambrosia Sky Developers Discuss Their “Sad Cleaning Simulator” And Inspiration From Diasporic Communities
Ambrosia Sky Developers Discuss Their “Sad Cleaning Simulator” And Inspiration From Diasporic Communities
Soft Rains' Ambrosia Sky is easily described as a "sad cleaning sim" but it's a larger story of diaspora and coming home.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
ICYMI: Ambrosia Sky Developers Discuss Their “Sad Cleaning Simulator” And Inspiration From Diasporic Communities
‘Warhammer 40,000 Darktide’ Adds Mayhem With The Hive Scum
‘Warhammer 40,000 Darktide’ Adds Mayhem With The Hive Scum
The Hive Scum is the prime way to shake things up in Warhammer 40000 Darktide, bringing a new level of chaos for an already hectic game.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
‘Warhammer 40,000 Darktide’ Adds Mayhem With The Hive Scum
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Zootopia 2’ Is Outmoded But Still Effective
REVIEW: ‘Zootopia 2’ Is Outmoded But Still Effective
Zootopia 2 may be somewhat outmoded, but the journey the characters go on together and the friends they make along the way help the movie land with elephant-sized impact.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
ICYMI: REVIEW: ‘Zootopia 2’ Is Outmoded But Still Effective
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