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  Miyamoto Was Surprised The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Reviews Were Bad: ‘I Thought Things Would Be Different This Time Around’

  The movie currently holds a 43-percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes

  By Kenneth Shepard Published April 22, 2026
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  ReviewsMultiplatform

  Life Is Strange: Reunion: The Kotaku Review

  Deck Nine breaks Life Is Strange’s reality for what feels like a coddling piece of fanfiction

  By Kenneth Shepard Published April 1, 2026
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  CultureNewsMorning Checkpoint

  Magic: The Gathering Sets A New $1.7 Billion Record For Turning Cardboard Into Gold

  Also: FromSoftware's next game won't be coming to PC

  By Ethan Gach Published February 12, 2026
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  OpinionCommentary

  The Mass Effect Show Should Do Something Other Than Rehash The Past

  Some character descriptions for Amazon’s casting calls are sparking speculation that the show may follow Commander Shepard

  By Kenneth Shepard Published September 17, 2025
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  OpinionImpressions

  The Danganronpa And Hundred Line Team Just Delivered Another Rad Mystery Game

  Shuten Order’s routes span multiple genres in both mechanics and tone

  By Kenneth Shepard Published August 29, 2025
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  EntertainmentHorror

  Where Does Sinners Rank Among The Best Vampire Flicks Of All Time?

  Dracula , Nosferatu, and Fright Night are only a few of the blood-sucking classics that Ryan Coogler's latest hit is in company with

  Caroline Madden Published April 29, 2025
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  OpinionCommentary

  Why Some Fans Are Cheering The Return Of Loot Boxes In Overwatch 2

  Loot boxes have a lot of stigma attached to them for their exploitative nature, so why are Overwatch 2 fans so stoked to have them back?

  By Kenneth Shepard Published February 13, 2025
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  OpinionCommentary

  Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Persona Without All The Ugly Baggage

  Persona games tout progressive ideals while pushing regressive stigmas, but not Metaphor

  By Kenneth Shepard Published October 7, 2024
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  ReviewsYear in Review

  Pokémon’s 2023 Showed The Darker Side Of The Pikachu Machine

  Making frustrating decisions in the face of myriad challenges, 2023 saw The Pokémon Company's image falter

  By Kenneth Shepard Published December 28, 2023
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  CultureNews

  Fortnite Brings Back ‘Share The Wealth’ Emote On Same Day As Mass Layoffs

  Epic's cost-cutting amid profitability struggles raises questions about who actually pays when the going gets tough

  By Ethan Gach Published September 29, 2023