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The Enduring Strangeness of Soulcalibur's Voldo

A deep dive into the history and design of the series' most peculiar fighter.

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Why I Love My Gaming Notebooks

The tactile satisfaction of jotting down notes, maps, and observations transforms digital games into something more tangible.

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Artist Behind Viral "Spooderman" Poster Shares Story After Workplace Removal

A Cineplex employee's humorous, hand-drawn Spider-Man poster was taken down after a call from corporate, but the artist is now planning to sell prints.

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Five Anime Series That Maintain Masterful Quality Across Every Episode

These acclaimed anime series avoid filler, offering consistent storytelling, character depth, and thematic resonance.

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How Six Divisive 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Episodes Aged Like Fine Wine

Episodes that once polarized fans have since become celebrated for their innovative storytelling and thematic depth.

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Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes' Dad Quotes Remain Resonant 37 Years Later

Two classic strips showcase Calvin's father offering surprisingly prescient insights into modern life and the nature of adulthood.

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Colossal: A Decade On, Anne Hathaway's Sci-Fi Monster Movie Still Resonates

Nacho Vigalondo's 2016 film, initially presented as a quirky rom-com, offers a surprisingly incisive look at toxic masculinity and personal responsibility.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode 4 Criticized for Overreliance on Gimmicks

The latest episode, "A Case of Chiaroscuro," is called a high-concept, low-impact installment that relies too heavily on its stylistic choices.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Writers Clarify Jean Grey's 'Technical' Innocence

Screenwriters Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers explain the mutant's actions in the film.