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Major update coming to Galactic Civilizations IV in June

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Players of Galactic Civilizations IV can look forward to a major update coming on 12th June.  The Hyperlane Update will overhaul the core game mechanics, map generation and computer opponents, but the main feature of the update is the addition of hyperlanes, which will connect groups of stars and drastically increase travel speed between those stars. Galactic Civilizations […]

From Hated to Loved: Did These Movies Deserve Reappraisal?

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We look at ten once-hated films that have been shown more affection in recent years and ask, do they deserve the newfound love? It’s a story as old as cinema. A film comes out greeted with a vitriolic response from critics and audiences. In time we’ve seen the likes of Citizen Kane, The Shining and […]

Superman Luthorcorp Lab action figure playset revealed by Spin Master

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With James Gunn’s Superman approaching faster than a speeding bullet, we’re starting to get a look at a bunch of tie-in merchandise for the DC Universe reboot; we’ve seen Pop Vinyls, DC Multiverse figures, DC Super Powers figures, and now Spin Master has unveiled its Luthorcorp Lab action figure set, which includes 6-inch figures for […]

10 Great Modern Horror Classics You Have To See

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EJ Moreno with ten essential modern horror classics… Horror has hit a different level in recent years. While the genre has always been solid, we have mainstream audiences embrace horror just as much as the diehard fans. That’s led to quite a few genre entries becoming bonafide classics. We’ll look at ten of the most […]

Parasol Superstars to bring retro classics to consoles this September

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ININ Games will be causing a nostalgia and cuteness overload this September as they will be releasing Parasol Superstars digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, with a physical release arriving for Nintendo Switch and PS5. Parasol Superstars will feature the highly praised Parasol Stars and the retro-inspired platformer Spica Adventure, which is new […]

Indonesian supernatural horror Soul Reaper unveils trailer

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Well Go USA has shared a trailer for Soul Reaper, the Indonesian supernatural horror from director Sidharta Tata. The film centres on Respati, a young man who is plagued by a series of violent nightmares until he comes to the realisation that the dreams are actually visions when they begin to manifest in reality. The […]

Rocky “The Underdog” sixth scale figure unveiled by Sideshow and Sly Stallone Shop

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Sideshow and the Sly Stallone Shop have unveiled the sixth scale Rocky (Underdog) collectible figure which is inspired by the likeness of Sylvester Stallone in the classic 1976 boxing drama; check out both the Deluxe Edition and the Ultimate Edition here… Introducing the ROCKY “Underdog” Sixth Scale Figure endorsed and approved by the man himself […]

The Sacred Six return in Vampirella #3 first-look preview

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The Sacred Six will reunite next month in the pages of Vampirella #3, and you can get yourself an early sneak peek at the issue with a first-look preview below from Dynamite Entertainment; check it out here… With her postpartum depression raging and her infant son inconsolable, an overwhelmed Vampirella goes AWOL and lands in […]

Trailer for HBO crime drama Task starring Mark Ruffalo

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HBO Max has shared a trailer and images for Task, the upcoming crime drama from Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown). Mark Ruffalo stars as an FBI agent leading a task force to put a stop to a string of violent robberies in the Philadelphia suburbs. Joining Ruffalo in the cast are Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, […]