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Star Wars Outlaws Is at Its Best in the Quiet Moments

Ubisoft and Massive's new Star Wars game revels in finding the devil in the details in a way few games set in the galaxy far, far away have.

By James Whitbrook Published August 28, 2024

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The First Reviews for Rings of Power Season 2 Tease a Dark Time (and a Slow Time) in Middle-earth

It seems like Amazon's Lord of the Rings prequel fixes some of its biggest issues the second time round—but those familiar issues still linger, in some regards.

By James Whitbrook Updated August 28, 2024

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The First Additions to Dungeons & Dragons‘ New Edition Are More Dungeons, More Dragons

Wizards of the Coast will launch new D&D sourcebooks and an updated starter kit throughout 2025.

By James Whitbrook Published August 27, 2024

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Everything to Remember Before Rings of Power Returns

It took a long road to get there, but eventually a lot happened in Amazon's prequel series. Here's what to remember before season 2 kicks off.

By James Whitbrook Published August 27, 2024

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Rings of Power Season 2’s Smallest Heroes Tease Eastern Adventures

Rings of Power's biggest adventurers—Daniel Weyman, Markella Kavenagh, and Megan Richards—tease what to expect from Nori, Poppy, and the Stranger's journey east.

By James Whitbrook Published August 26, 2024

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Dungeons & Dragons Is Already Walking Back Its Latest Unforced Error

Wizards of the Coast will no longer implement a clunky approach to how D&D Beyond will handle 2014 and 2024 versions of spells and items.

By James Whitbrook Published August 26, 2024

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Star Wars Outlaws Has Got It Where It Counts

Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment's take on Star Wars captures immaculate vibes and a compelling scoundrel's story in interesting, albeit standard, open-world design.

By James Whitbrook Updated August 26, 2024

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Rings of Power‘s Charles Edwards Is Relishing His Doomed Character

Anyone familiar with Celebrimbor's fate in Lord of the Rings lore knows Rings of Power season 2 won't be a great time for the Elven forge smith.

By James Whitbrook Published August 23, 2024

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Rings of Power Reveals a Mysterious New Evil Wizard

Acting legend Ciarán Hinds will appear in season 2 as a sinister Dark Wizard–but who among the Istari could he be?

By James Whitbrook Updated August 23, 2024

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War of the Rohirrim‘s First Trailer Is a Rallying Return to Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth

War of the Rohirrim might look unlike anything we've seen from Lord of the Rings, but its first trailer really wants you to remember that this has connections to Peter Jackson's beloved take on the trilogy.

By James Whitbrook Published August 22, 2024

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British Sci-Fi Legend Blake’s 7 Is Getting the Blu-ray Treatment It Always Deserved

Dalek creator Terry Nation's cult classic dystopian show will get a brand new remastered release, with new VFX and behind-the-scenes documentaries.

By James Whitbrook Published August 22, 2024

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Rings of Powers‘ Elves Are Bracing for War in Season 2

Benjamin Walker and Ismael Cruz Cordova tease the plight facing all Elves in Rings of Power's second season.

By James Whitbrook Published August 22, 2024

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Rings of Power‘s Stars Tease Galadriel and Adar’s Shared Enemy

Morfydd Clark and Sam Hazeldine, who play Elven warrior Galadriel and Orc leader Adar, discuss how Sauron's return pushes the Lord of the Rings prequel into unexpected territory.

By James Whitbrook Published August 21, 2024

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Lego’s Mario Kart Sets Are Big, Brick-Built Roadsters

Anyone expecting a minifigure-scaled racing car series after the interactive Super Mario sets should've known to expect the unexpected.

By James Whitbrook Updated August 21, 2024

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Amazon’s Video Game Anthology Secret Level Is Packed With Wild Stories

Warhammer: 40,000, Mega Man, God of War, and more form Amazon and Blur Studios' new animated series.

By James Whitbrook Published August 20, 2024

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Where Does Star Wars Go From Here?

Lucasfilm's decision not to return to The Acolyte paints a telling picture for the future of Star Wars.

By James Whitbrook Updated August 20, 2024

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Atsuko Tanaka, the Voice of Ghost in the Shell‘s Major, Has Died

Best known as Ghost in the Shell's Major Matoko Kusanagi, Tanaka's massive body of voice acting work also includes Bayonetta, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and more.

By Isaiah Colbert Updated August 20, 2024