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A former Capcom employee argues that Western studios can mistake Jira dashboards and project-management metrics for genuine progress in game development.
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Christopher Nolan’s Inception remains a gripping science-fiction heist, and Australian viewers can currently watch the 2010 film free on YouTube.
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Anya Taylor-Joy moves from Apple TV’s slow-burning thriller Lucky to a larger role as Alia Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three.
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Ten officially confirmed RPGs are scheduled before the end of 2026, spanning creature collecting, tactical strategy, action combat and cosy life simulation.
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Adria Arjona’s intense training and secret DCU role have sparked fan theories that she may be the next Wonder Woman in Man of Tomorrow.
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Lanterns turns Hector Hammond into a clever decoy, blending Green Lantern comic-book history, the 2011 film and a major Manhunter revelation.
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Na Hong-jin’s The Wailing turns a rural murder investigation into an unnerving blend of supernatural horror, noir, comedy and folklore.
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From vampire RPGs and futuristic adventures to Skyrim and Baldur’s Gate 3, these eight games offer compelling alternatives for Witcher 3 fans.
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Brandon Sanderson argues that epic fantasy can lose its emotional focus, while maps and expanding worlds create unexpected storytelling challenges.
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From Wolverine and Fire Emblem to Silent Hill and Castlevania, these ten September and October releases could define gaming’s busiest season of 2026.
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From Resident Evil and Street Fighter to Godzilla, Avengers and Dune, these are the ten biggest late-2026 films for Australian cinema audiences.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword sells more than one million copies in a day, adding to Capcom’s remarkable 2026 and its plans for dormant series.
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A report suggests Guerrilla Games may be preparing a Killzone remaster with People Can Fly, but the project remains unannounced and very early.
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DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island introduces blue merman Prince Mermahn, while Jo and Raissa face mythical creatures, lost memories and a dangerous journey home.
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Team Lazerbeam’s Shroom and Gloom combines two card decks, first-person dungeon combat and hand-drawn mushroom monsters in an unusually tactile roguelike.
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Kyle Gordon’s gaming memories span Superman 64, Buck Bumble and soundtrack favourites, revealing how flawed games can become enduring sources of comedy and affection.
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Food Devils combines grid-based tactics, roguelike risk, restaurant management and meaningful romances in Studio Daimon’s unusual upcoming RPG.
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Sony may be preparing a new Killzone project with an external studio, potentially revisiting the 2004 original as a remaster, remake or reboot.
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Nintendo Direct rumours point to new Smash Bros and Nintendogs games, 2027 projects, Mario Kart World DLC and a possible Luigi’s Mansion 4.
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Dawn of Sorrow’s Tactical Soul system gives Soma Cruz extraordinary combat flexibility, memorable exploration and one of Castlevania’s richest arsenals.
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The sharpest Dilbert quote is not merely an office joke; it now reads as an uncomfortable challenge to ignorance, prejudice and misplaced certainty.
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Zach Cregger expected his Resident Evil film to stand alone, but its box-office prospects and his own ideas have him considering possible sequels.
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Solaris in Xenogears turns a floating utopia into a chilling study of class, surveillance, identity, religion and the human cost of authoritarian power.
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Like or Die is a Korean FPS where players stream destructive matches, chase likes on Quaya and compete for rewards from sponsors watching across the galaxy.
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Silent Hill: Downpour uses Murphy Pendleton, branching moral choices and Anne’s perspective to explore guilt, trauma and the personal nature of psychological horror.
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Practical Magic 2 continues the Owens witches’ story, while the original film’s unusual mix of sisterhood, horror, romance and comedy explains its lasting cult appeal.
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Suikoden III remains an overlooked PS2 JRPG classic, pairing a bold three-perspective war story with difficult choices, political intrigue and conflicting truths.
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Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film will star Austin Abrams as an original character, offering a new lead instead of centring the story on Leon.
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Director Dave Green names his favourite Coyote vs. Acme scene: a John Cena and Tweety Bird stand-off filmed in Albuquerque’s desert.
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A visual-effects challenge asks how Rotta the Hutt can move quickly, putting John Knoll’s creature-design problem-solving in the spotlight.
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Grogu’s mud hut in The Mandalorian and Grogu is more than a curious detail, linking the young character to Yoda and Star Wars mythology.
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Kyle Gordon was surprised by how strong the Madden 2005 soundtrack sounded. Here’s what made the game’s music stand out in his Shelf Quest appearance.
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From VisionQuest and Crystal Lake to Avatar: Seven Havens, these are the ten most anticipated TV shows arriving during fall 2026.
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Replaying The Wind Waker HD with his daughter transforms one player’s frustration into a joyful lesson in exploration, family gaming and rediscovered wonder.
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Kyle Gordon’s childhood approach to video games was simple: keep hold of the controller and make the wait for everyone else as long as possible.
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Kyle Gordon highlights an obscure English video game soundtrack as essential listening and points fans towards the full Shelf Quest episode.
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Dreadline Express blends PSX-era visuals, cosmic horror and branching investigations aboard humanity’s last train in a striking upcoming indie adventure.
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Explore how Ultima VII combined murder mystery, social themes, open-world interaction and fan preservation to become one of PC gaming’s defining RPGs.
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Aiden Thomas’ Cemetery Boys: Espíritu follows Julian’s new supernatural mystery, with Critical Role newcomer Vico Ortiz narrating an exclusive chapter.
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World End Syndrome delivers a compelling supernatural mystery and thoughtful character arcs, but awkward route design and Kensuke’s humour make the truth difficult to reach.
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