Games

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have had many successful projects together, but also some significant failures, such as Reindeer Games and Surviving Christmas. While films like Gone Girl, Argo, and Gone Baby Gone have received critical acclaim, others like Daredevil and Pearl Harbor were poorly received. However, some of these less successful films are worth another look, like the 2006 action thriller Smokin’ Aces. This darkly funny and fast-paced crime movie is a surprisingly good film that deserves more recognition in Affleck’s career.

Once you made it to the front of the line, you and four other players were among the first to try out the demo of Halloween—the new multiplayer horror game from IllFonic, the studio behind games like Friday the 13th, Predator: Hunting Grounds, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space.

The game is quite special, particularly because the city of Tyndalston evolves based on your choices. While the developers are striving for perfection – as Sundberg told PC Gamer, they’re “doing all we can” – it will likely have some bugs at launch. The team is also prioritizing a healthy work-life balance, avoiding excessive crunch time. Sundberg explained they work efficiently during their hours and return refreshed the next day, much like the game’s own cyclical nature.

Emily Blunt discussed the connections between her new film, Disclosure Day, and Close Encounters in an interview with Empire. She explained that Disclosure Day provides answers to questions raised by Close Encounters. Blunt also described her character, Margaret Fairchild, as someone who always feels out of place and restless, like she doesn’t quite fit in.

As a huge Fairy Tail fan, I’m so excited! While the sequel, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, is still ongoing (with art by Atsuo Ueda), Hiro Mashima is coming back to both write and draw a brand new Fairy Tail series! It’s a celebration of the original manga’s 20th anniversary in Weekly Shonen Magazine, and they’ve already released some first details, a trailer, and a special poster. You absolutely have to check it out – it looks amazing!

Compared to spellcasters in Dungeons & Dragons, characters who fight up close have a limited range of abilities. Classes like Barbarians, Fighters, and Rogues represent these martial characters, and they make up for their simpler approach with special features. The most effective close-combat fighters are those who can attack more often, surpassing magical characters and increasing their chances of dealing significant damage to the most dangerous enemies, protecting their teammates in the process.

A new report from The Ankler says Peter Friedlander, the head of Amazon MGM Studios’ TV division, has asked for rewrites of the upcoming Mass Effect TV series to make it more appealing to people who don’t play video games. The series, which has been in development for over five years, is close to being greenlit and starting production. However, changing a complex science fiction story with a rich history – built across three games, many alien cultures, and years of established lore – to cater to viewers unfamiliar with the source material is a risky move. The cancellation of Paramount+’s Halo series after two expensive and controversial seasons serves as a warning about the potential pitfalls of this approach.

The recent Harry Potter documentary offered fresh insights and a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process, highlighting the impressive special effects and animatronics – even showcasing creatures like flobberworms and fire crabs that didn’t make it into the films. The documentary also included interviews with cast members, and Reddit user u/tvvofaced noticed what appears to be the first glimpse of Luke Thallon in his role as Professor Quirinus Quirrell (as reported by Wizarding World Direct on X).

X-Men reboot director Jake Schreier (known for Thunderbolts) has announced some exciting news about the script. He’s brought on two frequent collaborators, Joanna Calo and Sonny Lee Sung Jin, to write a draft.

I get that the company is trying to strengthen its relationships with key people, but I’m not sure this is the most effective way to do it.