Grab this Wii U-defining Zelda game before the eShop closes
As we approach the final days of the Wii U’s life span with the impending eShop closure, I’ve been reflecting on my time with that system. Although it’s considered a low point for Nintendo, the Wii U and 3DS era was when I truly became a fan of the company, closely following every new announcement […]
Before Tears of the Kingdom, pay your respects to Majora’s Mask
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is nearly upon us, but I can’t stop thinking about Majora’s Mask. Early Tears of the Kingdom reviews are glowing, highlighting how it deepens the way players can interact with Hyrule through features like Fuse and Ultrahand. Still, Hyrule itself looks similar to what was present in […]
Before you watch The Batman: Re-introducing the Penguin
Whether it’s Bruce Wayne’s tragic origins, his first year as a neophyte crimefighter, or even his second donning the cape and cowl, organized crime almost always dominated Gotham City during Batman’s early days. Matt Reeves’ The Batman sports an impressive ensemble cast — and Colin Farrell’s unrecognizable transformation into Oswald Cobblepot/the Penguin is an important representation […]
Who Is The Riddler Talking To?
“The Batman” is now out in theaters and streaming on HBO Max, and it is surely prompting strenuous debate. Is the tone too serious or should they have gone back to the Bat-nipples or pop art title cards that say “POW!”? Where does Robert Pattinson’s characterization of the Dark Knight fall amongst the various iterations […]
Belgian Privacy Watchdog Takes Facebook to Court
Frederic Legrand/ShutterstockBelgium’s privacy watchdog the Commission for the Protection of Privacy (CPP) announced Monday that it will be escalating a dispute against Facebook brought on by increasing privacy concerns. The grievances include claims that Facebook is tracking its users’ activity across the Web to sell targeted advertisements. According to the CPP, Facebook is keeping an eye on people who […]
Belkin SoundForm Elite Hi-Fi smart speaker review
One-minute review Packing Devialet sound engineering, a built-in wireless charging pad and the Google Assistant voice helper, the Belkin SoundForm Elite Hi-Fi smart speaker seems like the perfect bedside companion on paper. And it’s certainly useful, charging your phone effortlessly and speedily, controlling smart home devices and music playback, and offering more volume and bass […]
Ben Affleck Explains Why He Quit The Batman on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
In a move that’s been rumored for years but now appears to be officially confirmed, Ben Affleck has vacated the title role in The Batman, Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming solo feature written and directed by Matt Reeves. After Reeves hinted that the studio was targeting a 2021 premiere for The Batman, that news was also confirmed, […]
Ben Affleck Returns as Batman in New Movie, The Flash
Ben Affleck is reprising his role as Batman in the upcoming film, The Flash. The Flash, directed by Andy Muschietti, is set to release in June 2022 and will center around the lightening-fast hero, Barry Allen, which will be played by Ezra Miller, according to Vanity Fair. The movie will be an adaptation to DC […]
Benediction review – artful Siegfried Sassoon biopic full of unresolved yearning | Biopics
Terence Davies, the writer-director behind such modern classics as Distant Voices, Still Lives, The Long Day Closes and more recently Sunset Song, has long been one of the great poets of British cinema. It’s perhaps unsurprising therefore that his films have occasionally focused on the lives of poets: Emily Dickinson in 2016’s A Quiet Passion, […]
The best 17-inch laptop 2024: top large-screen notebooks
The best 17-inch laptop should offer strong performance, good value for money, and a large, high-end display, and our expert advice can help you find one that encompasses all three of these traits. If you need the best laptop for work or you’re considering getting one of the best gaming laptops, you’ve probably already given […]