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Calvin’s mum may be exhausted, but her sharpest comebacks give Calvin and Hobbes some of its funniest and most enduring adult humour.
The Duskbloods’ Zork is an armoured sea bird, rocket-powered fighter and blood-drinking vampire inspired by Ultraman and classic monster design.
Tom Hardy’s Venom finale has climbed to No. 2 on Netflix, while Sony’s animated project keeps the symbiote’s future moving forward.
A Studio BitDot game challenges players to find one needle among five million pieces of hay, with possible multiplayer and chaotic tools planned.
Leaked gameplay and official trailers point to GTA 6 radio stations and a wide-ranging soundtrack, from classic rock and country to hip-hop and classical music.
France’s proposed $7 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park would be Saudi Arabia’s latest major investment in global entertainment and anime culture.
Steal an Egg became Roblox’s top experience before vanishing, as its treadmill progression system sparked dystopian comparisons and questions about platform rules.
France and Saudi Arabia plan a $7 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris, but its attractions, construction timetable and opening date remain unknown.
The Mandalorian and Grogu follows its May cinema release with 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, SteelBook and Beskar Collector’s Edition formats.
Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator transformed zombie horror with unpredictable undead characters, outrageous practical effects and a free streaming option for Australian viewers.
Akira returns to cinemas across the United States and Canada on 4 September 2026 for one day of 4K and IMAX screenings.
Tim Burton’s Big Fish blends family drama, colourful fantasy and unforgettable tall tales—and the overlooked 2003 film is free to stream on Tubi.
Ridley Scott’s Raised by Wolves remains a visually bold science fiction series, pairing androids, ancient mysteries and religious conflict across two unfinished seasons.
Weird Al Yankovic’s “The Saga Begins” remains a sharply written, remarkably timely and enduringly funny musical retelling of The Phantom Menace.
Konami is bringing limited Metal Gear Solid cat merchandise, a celebrity feline meet-and-greet and charity support to CatCon 2026.
Cad Bane: Still Faster Than You has been suspended from Star Wars Unlimited’s Premier format after dominating tournaments and shaping the competitive metagame.
GTA 6 leak #13 takes Jason to a shadowy beach packed with varied crowds, reactive dialogue, distant NPC detail and striking evening atmosphere.
A Spider-Man cosplayer confronted a white supremacist demonstration in Minneapolis, leading to arrests, a viral image and a fundraiser for legal and medical costs.
Event Horizon remains a brutally effective cosmic horror film, and Australian viewers can now watch Paul W.S. Anderson’s cult classic free on Pluto TV.
Ryan Gosling’s Kade Auberon wears an upside-down starbird in Star Wars: Starfighter, raising questions about pirates and the future of rebellion.
From Super Metroid and EarthBound to Mario Paint and Yoshi’s Island, these are the standout SNES games available through Nintendo Switch Online.
From Dune’s mantra against fear to Project Hail Mary’s lesson in courage, these are five memorable sci-fi movie quotes of the 2020s.
Netflix has added Talamasca: The Secret Order, but the Immortal Universe spin-off’s predictable conspiracy, weak character work and unresolved ending make it easy to skip.
Dark Sun transforms D&D’s familiar dragon into a rare, tragic symbol of tyranny, environmental destruction and the dangerous pursuit of ultimate magical power.
Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving turns a rare holiday-horror premise into a brisk, vicious slasher with a strong cast, memorable kills and sequel potential.
Neva combines beautiful platforming, emotional storytelling and a growing dog companion in a moving four-hour adventure available through PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium.
HBO’s Lanterns draws on bleak detective fiction. Here is why True Detective season 1 remains an absorbing eight-episode weekend binge.
Sony’s PlayStation licence reminder arrives as physical game production faces a January 2028 end, intensifying concerns about digital ownership and access.
Two new One Piece films have been announced: God Valley targets summer 2027, while Baad is planned for 2029 and the anime’s 30th anniversary.
Mario Paint’s relaxed drawing, music and animation tools still have modern appeal, making the forgotten SNES spin-off a natural candidate for Switch 2.
Director Alex Ullom discusses the six-year making of It Ends, its Gen Z liminal-space themes, the film’s hidden meaning and a sequel planned 15 years ahead.
Yoshitaka Amano will illustrate new Loki and Shamrock cards in One Piece Card Game Booster Pack Vol. 18, arriving from November 2026.
From grim fantasy to colourful underwater adventures, these are the standout Soulslikes released during the past decade, ranked from tenth to first.
Rumours suggest Xbox may revive Ori with a new third-party developer, while Gamescom and a possible 2026 release remain unconfirmed.
A rough $200 Chinese cartoon called Niu Lai has become a viral box-office sensation, reportedly earning 20,000 times its tiny production budget.
A temporary Xbox store listing points to an 8 September release for Mewgenics, with Gamescom Opening Night Live potentially set to confirm the port.
Gamescom 2026 arrives as the world’s biggest gaming event, adding Games Done Quick, stronger community programming and a continued focus on Cologne.
A new GTA 6 leak titled “Gas” recreates a viral fuel prank, reveals extra gameplay details and hints at a possible Jason-to-Lucia character switch.
Modern Warfare 4’s first beta weekend has exposed concerns about map design, spawning, attachment balance and rapid kills before its October release.
Gamescom 2026 brings Final Fantasy, The Witcher, Fable, Metro, Persona and more to Opening Night Live and the public show floor.
An xkcd comic about someone being wrong online still feels uncomfortably relevant 18 years later—and offers a useful reminder to log off.
A Disneyland Peter Pan controversy exposes the difficult line between enthusiastic fan content, performer obligations and online harassment.
Dark Castle returns for its 40th anniversary with official PC releases, revisiting the animated Macintosh classic and its punishing sequel.
A Twitch streamer has launched a class action against Twitch and Amazon, alleging his videos were used for AI training without permission or compensation.
Mirco’s PT-109 appeared beside Gun Fight at the 1975 MOA Expo, but missing sales evidence suggests the CPU-powered naval game remained a prototype.
Leaked GTA 6 driving footage has spotlighted a promising soundtrack, from French Montana and Swae Lee to Coi Leray and classic rock favourites.
Masters of the Universe stumbled in cinemas but has become a major Prime Video performer, reviving interest in He-Man and the world of Eternia.
A quiet release calendar, GTA 6 leaks and Marvel’s Wolverine backlash created an unusually bitter gaming summer before Gamescom and September’s packed schedule.
Mortal Kombat 2 missed expectations at the box office but has become HBO Max’s leading streaming movie, potentially reopening the door to Mortal Kombat 3.
AI scam calls and deepfake videos are becoming easier to produce. These unsettling scam-baiting clips show why families need to discuss the risks.
Fateful Discovery quietly transforms a Dr. Eggman Commander deck, converting every incoming artifact into card advantage while giant machines pressure opponents.
Double Fine confirms Brütal Legend 2 is not currently in development, while Tim Schafer remains open to a future sequel celebrating metal’s next generation.
A fresh GTA 6 gameplay leak shows Jason robbing shops, crashing on a bridge and entering a strip club as Take-Two investigates the breach.
Fortnite Override is built for gaming crossovers. These six franchises, from Metroid to Mass Effect, could bring memorable characters and fresh cosmetics to the island.
Cyberleek’s website and Telegram channel have gone offline as Rockstar and Take-Two pursue the latest GTA 6 leak sources ahead of its official reveal.
Amazon accidentally released the full Jason Statham action film Mutiny on Prime Video, raising piracy concerns before its uncertain cinema opening.
Destiny 2’s live-service era is ending, but Mactics’ story shows how Bungie’s shooter became a vital shared space for love, friendship and lasting memories.
GungHo’s Legacy Patch addresses the localisation inconsistencies, voice work and bugs that affected Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Celebrate the SNES at 35 with five unusual Switch Online discoveries, from clever puzzle mechanics and historical simulation to wild arcade-style action.
The DCU is finally putting Gorilla Grodd centre stage with a true-crime mockumentary from the creators of American Vandal.
From time-travel mysteries to grounded space opera, these five science-fiction series build compelling worlds and maintain their quality through genuinely satisfying conclusions.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 players report matches containing far more bots, raising questions about competition, practice and skill-based matchmaking.
Kohei Ikeda has joined SNK’s VS Studio alongside former Tekken colleagues, as the company restructures amid widening losses and Saudi-backed investment.
Marvel Snap’s long-awaited Draft mode launches on 24 August, introducing starter archetypes, augmented cards and five-round runs across mobile and PC.
The first Golden Axe animated series trailer has divided fans, with sarcastic humour and familiar streaming-cartoon conventions overshadowing the arcade classic’s fantasy identity.
PlayStation’s terms reminder has landed just before a planned blackout, reigniting debate about digital licences, physical discs and long-term game ownership.
Snoopy’s 1999 advice about looking up remains a perfect Peanuts moment, pairing optimism, slapstick timing and a quick lesson in accepting reality.
Seven years on, Outer Wilds’ invitation to “be curious on your journey” remains a powerful reminder that experimentation can be the reward itself.
Before Trainspotting, Ewan McGregor, Danny Boyle and John Hodge made Shallow Grave, a vicious Edinburgh thriller about friendship, greed and betrayal.
Diablo 3 overcame a troubled launch to become the series’ most approachable, polished and enjoyable entry, especially for console co-op and endless replayability.
Arkane Austin veterans Harvey Smith, Ben Horne and Ricardo Bare launch Black Pony Immersive after reflecting on Redfall’s troubled development.
From Mario Kart and Star Fox to Chrono Trigger and Harvest Moon, these 10 influential franchises began life on Nintendo’s 16-bit SNES hardware.
Spike’s final exchange with Buffy remains one of television’s strongest character moments, bringing his difficult journey from villain to hero to a quietly devastating close.
Avengers: Endgame Encore will run for 185 minutes, adding four minutes of new footage intended to connect the Marvel finale with Avengers: Doomsday.
A wave of GTA 6 leaks has shown Jason but little Lucia, prompting fake endings, bogus hacker groups, AI images and increasingly bizarre fan hoaxes.
A difficult year has left fighting-game fans concerned, but Marvel Tōkon still has the characters and backing needed to build a lasting audience.
A cryptocurrency trail linked to the $CYBERLEEK token may give investigators a route towards identifying the person releasing Grand Theft Auto 6 footage.
A developer has brought the 1993 classic Doom to a Canon EOS 550D DSLR, using Magic Lantern firmware and the camera’s built-in controls and speaker.
A Black Honey Chili Cookie T-shirt worn by Tetsuya Nomura has Kingdom Hearts fans wondering whether The World Ends with You could return in Kingdom Hearts 4.
Lifeweaver has been removed from every Overwatch hero-selection screen after an undisclosed gameplay issue, with Blizzard investigating and offering no return date.
The Pitt Season 3 teaser brings Robby and Park the Shark back for another hospital night shift, with HBO confirming a January 2027 return.
Double Fine is reviving Amnesia Fortnight through a Kickstarter, letting backers vote on four prototypes and choose which project reaches release.
Rebellion’s Atomfall swaps America’s wasteland for a mysterious Lake District, combining investigation, player choice and eerie post-nuclear British atmosphere.
Nintendo has removed more than 400 Switch emulator repositories from GitHub, intensifying its legal campaign against software it says enables piracy.
Double Fine has regained its intellectual property and publishing rights after leaving Microsoft, while new Kiln updates and Amnesia Fortnight are planned.
HBO has ordered The People v. Gorilla Grodd, an eight-part DC comedy following Jimmy Olsen as he reopens a murder case involving the superintelligent ape.
Rockstar is still searching for the source of ongoing GTA 6 leaks, but the studio reportedly plans to continue with its August 27 Netflix reveal.
Double Fine’s first streamed game jam since 2019 will let backers choose prototypes, vote on a small game and watch the process become a documentary.
A trailer for System 3’s James Pond Legacy collection has prompted generative AI accusations, despite the developer insisting its artwork was made by humans.
Disney’s Avengers: Doomsday watchlist covers multiple Marvel universes, but three films appear essential for understanding its characters and story connections.
Noomi Rapace stars in Hot Spot, Agnieszka Smoczynska’s surreal dystopian thriller filled with artificial intelligence, witches, refugee-camp history and unsettling Greek landscapes.
Game Freak suggests future Pokémon titles may experiment with battle systems, while Pokémon Champions preserves the classic turn-based competitive format.
From Toy Story 5 and Mother Mary to inventive horror and tense dramas, these ten films offer Australian viewers varied weekend entertainment choices.
A humanoid robot crashes spectacularly in Beijing as GTA 6 leaks, Compulsion Games’ independence and an unexpected Xbox collectible dominate gaming news.
Fargo season 2 balances Coen-inspired crime, bleak comedy and original characters in a tightly constructed 10-episode story led by Kirsten Dunst.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter remakes a celebrated JRPG sequel with richer character drama, refreshed combat and a 17 September 2026 release date.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is climbing the streaming charts again after its Apple TV arrival, renewing interest in Spielberg’s enduring science-fiction classic.
Long before the Switch, Nintendo’s Super Game Boy brought portable classics to the television, adding bigger-screen play, custom borders, improved audio and multiplayer options.
David Tennant’s enthusiasm for more Big Finish adventures could give Martha Jones the thoughtful Doctor Who reunion her television story never received.
Riot is ending active development on 2XKO in December 2026, frustrating players and raising difficult questions about the future of new fighting games.
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