Banjo-Kazooie is BACK … sort of — ‘Banjo Recompiled’ for PC brings widescreen, high framerates, and Steam Deck support

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Banjo-Kazooie is a beloved 3D platforming game originally released for the Nintendo 64, created by the developers of Sea of Thieves, Rare. When Microsoft bought Rare, the game and other Rare series were largely forgotten, but fans have consistently asked for a new installment. Banjo-Kazooie is a top requested game from franchises Microsoft now owns, though they haven’t yet decided to make a new one. Now, the fans are taking matters into their own hands.

Jujutsu Kaisen Delivers Its Best Battle Yet by Taking Inspiration From an Early 2000s American Action Thriller (And It’s Perfect)

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MAPPA, the studio behind the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, seems to be putting a lot of effort into the details of Season 3. The opening sequence features artwork reminiscent of classic paintings, and throughout the episodes, you can find small visual touches that really bring the original manga to life. The latest episode takes this even further, with a scene directly inspired by the action movie Kill Bill Vol. 1. When Maki gains new powers and faces off against the Kukuru Unit, the scene is filmed in a way that strongly resembles a famous moment from Kill Bill.

5 Best Xbox Games That Aren’t Halo or Gears of War

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Beyond the popular Halo and Gears of War games, it’s tricky to pick the very best Xbox titles of all time. So, here’s a ranking of five top-tier Xbox games that aren’t part of those two series. To keep things fair, we’re also excluding franchises like Call of Duty, Fallout, and Minecraft, as those weren’t originally published by Xbox.

This Highly Anticipated AAA Title Will Cost Nearly $1 Billion

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Analyst Mateusz Chrzanowski at Noble Securities estimates it will cost CD Projekt Red almost $900 million to finish The Witcher 4. Currently, that figure is around $896.7 million, based on current exchange rates. This is a considerable increase from earlier budget predictions of $588 million, likely due to the game nearing completion. The estimate includes an even split between development and marketing costs.

A Major 2026 MCU Appearance Was Just Quietly Debunked

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Rumors circulated that Chris Pratt might reprise his role as Star-Lord in a film called VisionQuest, sparked by a photo of him with the character Vision. While some fans initially believed this could be for Avengers: Doomsday, speculation shifted to VisionQuest, which is set to introduce Tommy Maximoff (Speed, Wanda’s son from the comics). However, Chris Pratt has since confirmed in an interview with Steve Hargrave that these rumors are not true.

Twin Peaks’ Iconic Black Lodge Dream: A Game-Changer In Episode 3

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From the very beginning, Twin Peaks was groundbreaking for television. Creator David Lynch and Mark Frost started with a classic small-town drama—think affairs and family secrets—but quickly twisted it into something darker and stranger, reminiscent of Lynch’s film Blue Velvet. However, Twin Peaks wasn’t just about creating a certain atmosphere; it became a TV landmark after only three episodes.