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Scott Adkins has a grand, gamified time in action-comedy “Max Cloud”

Max Cloud
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The action superstar has a little fun in this affectionate tribute to old-school beat-’em-ups, with big colors and tongue-in-cheek humor galore.

Justin Harrison Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

How “Psychonauts” Reflected the Psychology of Gaming Itself

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Double Fine’s bizarro debut remains singular 15 years later in how it explores characters’ minds—and the platformer genre’s own neuroses.

Matt Cipolla Posted on April 19, 2020September 29, 2020

“Final Fantasy VII Remake” Reinvents a Classic JRPG

Final Fantasy VII Remake
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The iconic role-playing game gets a stylistic, narrative-focused update that expounds and confounds in fascinating ways.

Rob Kojder Posted on April 18, 2020April 23, 2020

Box Office: Paradoxically, “The Invisible Man” Is Widely Seen

Invisible Man Box Office
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A $29 million take spells success for the low-budget Universal horror film, proof that the Blumhouse model works.

Douglas Laman Posted on March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

Box Office: “Sonic the Hedgehog” Runs Rings Around the Competition

Sonic the Hedgehog Box Office
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Everyone’s favorite talking hedgehog burns up a $57 million opening weekend at the box office, while Birds of Prey experiences the typical second-weekend slump.

Douglas Laman Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

The Angry Birds Movie 2 Review: Leave After “Hair Love”

The Angry Birds Movie 2
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It may be prefaced by a brilliant, heartfelt short, but Sony Pictures Animation’s latest, like its adaptation, is a huge waste of time.

Sarah Gorr Posted on August 11, 2019August 11, 2019

Pokémon Detective Pikachu Review: The Maltese Talonflame

Pokemon Detective Pikachu
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The Pokémon franchise takes some crazy swings with a noir adventure that admirably commits to its universe, but might only be for hardcore Poke-fans.

Clint Worthington Posted on May 7, 2019August 7, 2020

Relaxer Review: A Grimy, ’90s-Nostalgia Fueled Endurance Test

Relaxer!
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Joel Potrykus’ comically grim indie shows the grotesque end result of staying on your couch playing video games all day.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 18, 2019August 5, 2020

Ralph Breaks the Internet Review: Disney Didn’t Wreck It!

Ralph Breaks the Internet Wreck-It Ralph 2
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As adorable and poignant as the first, Disney Animation Studios crafts a Wreck-It Ralph sequel that’s as much […]

Clint Worthington Posted on November 20, 2018August 2, 2020
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