Games

Sam Raimi’s 2002 Spider-Man remains one of the best superhero movies in history, thanks to the director’s unique mix of campy fun and high emotional stakes. However, Spider-Man‘s aging like fine wine is also due to the crew’s commitment to practical effects. One scene, in particular, required an astounding 156 takes and a 16-hour shooting day to be perfect. It was worth it, as this dedication to authenticity over CGI shortcuts created a moment that still awes over two decades later.

Back in the gaming world, it seems like the rumored PS6 launch date could’ve slipped past us unnoticed. You see, it’s been four years since Sony dropped the PS5 in 2020, which was seven years after the PS4 hit the shelves. If things had followed the usual pattern, we’d be gearing up for the PS6 by now in 2027. But here’s the twist – it doesn’t look like the old timeline is going to play out this time around.

In a recent interview, the director of “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” has acknowledged a small oversight in the game’s design that won’t be repeated in the upcoming installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. The reception for “Rebirth” has been overwhelmingly positive, with critics and fans alike praising its quality. On Metacritic, it currently holds an impressive 92/100 rating, placing it among the top-rated games of 2024. However, there was a specific aspect in the open-world RPG that disappointed some players on PS5, and this is an issue that the game’s director acknowledges and intends to address in future releases.

On its debut day, my first encounter with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was marked by annoyance and disillusionment. If you were one of the unlucky ones who attempted to play the game on the initial release, you would have probably encountered painfully slow loading times and crashes. Both veterans and novices shared a common sentiment of exasperation due to Microsoft’s inadequacy in managing their servers, given that this game demands continuous internet connectivity. However, Microsoft promptly addressed these issues, and by the following day, I was able to navigate through the game without much hassle.

Actor Nicolas Cage has delivered gonzo performances in dozens of movies, but his turn as Red in 2018’s Mandy resulted in a picture that managed to impress not only genre audiences but also excited viewers at the Sundance and Cannes film festivals. Performer Miley Cyrus was so impressed with the experience that she even toyed with finding a way to translate to movie into a musical, one which would see her taking on the role made famous by Cage. That project never came to fruition, but Cyrus ultimately collaborated with Mandy director Panos Cosmatos on her upcoming album and also named one of her dogs Mandy.

Tony Gilroy, the mastermind behind Andor, relished a great deal of creative autonomy during the production of Season 2. The initial season of this Star Wars series was hailed as one of the most lauded productions in the franchise’s Disney era, garnering widespread acclaim and eight Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. This success provided Gilroy with ample room to develop Andor Season 2 with minimal studio meddling.