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Steam adds the harsh truth that you’re buying “a license,” not the game itself

The new text is timed to a new California law against false advertising.




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$250 Analogue 3D will play all your N64 cartridges in 4K early next year

FPGA-powered hardware will capture CRT glow with "bespoke, purpose-built upscaler"




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MechWarrior 5: Clans is supposed to be newbie-friendly, and I put it to the test

All the kit balancing, squad leading, and lore you could want, if you want it.




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Squadron 42’s new 2026 launch date will miss its original target by 11 years

RSI said single-player Star Citizen campaign was "feature complete" a year ago.





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Video game libraries lose legal appeal to emulate physical game collections online

Register of Copyrights sides with industry's "market harm" argument for rereleased games.




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Apple silicon Macs will get their ultimate gaming test with Cyberpunk 2077 release

The game will take "full advantage of Apple silicon," CD Projekt Red says.




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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accounted for 19% of Comcast Internet traffic last week

Credit the franchise's popularity, sure—but also its ludicrous file sizes.





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Metal Slug Tactics gives turn-based strategy a hyper-stylized shot of adrenaline

It's a little rogue-lite, it's a bit '90s arcade, and it's surprisingly deep.




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Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will play original Switch games

"More software has been played on Nintendo Switch than on any other Nintendo hardware."




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The PS5 Pro’s biggest problem is that the PS5 is already very good

For $700, I was hoping for a much larger leap in visual impact.




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Amazon’s Mass Effect TV series is actually going to be made

The pedigree of the producers and writers involved is cause for concern, though.




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Spotify’s Car Thing, due for bricking, is getting an open source second life

It's more of a desktop thing now, but it has picked up some new features.




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Suniel Shetty 'absolutely fine' after minor injury on set, thanks fans for love

Bollywood star Suniel Shetty sustained a minor injury on the sets of the web series ‘Hunter 2’




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Arjun Sarja to star in his directorial ‘Seetha Payana’; first look out

Arjun Sarja is set to direct ‘Seetha Payana’ starring daughter Aishwarya Arjun and Niranjan Sudhindra. The movie will release in multiple languages




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‘I Am Kathalan’ movie review: Fast-paced cyber crime thriller ends up an average fare

Despite being an engaging watch, ‘I Am Kathalan’ hits a little below the mark compared to director Girish A.D’s previous outings




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New ‘Star Wars’ trilogy in the works at Lucasfilm from ‘Rebels’ creator Simon Kinberg

While initial rumors suggested that Kinberg’s trilogy might continue the iconic Skywalker Saga, insiders have clarified that the upcoming series will chart new territory within the ‘Star Wars’ universe




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Macaulay Culkin to star in ‘Fallout’ Season 2

The show stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, and Walton Goggins, among others, and quickly gained popularity with a massive 65 million views within 16 days of its Season 1 release in April




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Dhanush, Nithya Menen’s ‘Idli Kadai’ gets a release date

‘Idli Kadai,’ Dhanush’s fourth directorial project, has music scored by GV Prakash Kumar




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‘D55’: Dhanush teams up with ‘Amaran’-maker Rajkumar Periasamy for his next; film goes on floors

Tentatively called D55, the film is produced by Sushmita Anbuchezian under the Gopuram Films banner




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What it means to be the warrior princess of the Pandya dynasty?

Jyotsana Jagannathan and Brindha Manikavasagan brought alive the myriad facets of Meenakshi through their refreshing approach




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Siddharth’s next, ‘Miss You,’ gets a release date

Starring Ashika Ranganath as the female lead, the film is directed by N Rajasekar of ‘Maapla Singam’ and ‘Kalathil Sandhippom’ fame




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Screen Share | Films that use photography to reflect on love, life and the self

From Juliette Binoche’s ‘A Thousand Times Good Night’ to Clint Eastwood’s ‘The Bridges of Madison County,’ here are some films that used photography as a lens to reveal the inner landscapes of the protagonist




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Pièce de résistance: 25 years of ‘One Piece’

A quarter-century in, Eiichiro Oda’s sprawling Japanese pirate saga has transformed into an ever-evolving odyssey, spawning a multimedia franchise to rival its Western counterparts 




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First Day First Show | Reviews of ‘Here’ and ‘Vijay 69’

The Hindu’s First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming




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‘Vijay 69’ movie review: Anupam Kher takes a dip in the channel of mediocrity

Promising to be inspiring, ‘Vijay 69’ turns out like a mildly entertaining episode in Anupam Kher’s popular play, ‘Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai’




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Coming to Netflix: ‘Vijay 69,’ ‘Meet Me Next Christmas,’ ‘Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson,’ and more

Here is a full list of titles releasing over the next two weeks on Netflix




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New on Amazon Prime Video this week: ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, ‘Vettaiyan’, ‘Lookback’, and more

Here is a complete list of highlights on Prime Video this week




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‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ series review: Varun Dhawan, Samantha’s spy show sparks intermittent joy

Directors Raj & DK bring texture and technique to this Indian spin-off of ‘Citadel’, with uneven results




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‘Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale’: The Netflix docu promises to offer a never-seen-before glimpse into the star’s life

The documentary features accounts from friends and colleagues, including Rana Daggubatti, Taapsee Pannu, and Nagarjuna Akkineni




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Anne Hathaway and Zendaya join Christopher Nolan’s next starring Matt Damon and Tom Holland

Nolan has set up his much-awaited ‘Oppenheimer’ follow-up at Universal Pictures, eyeing a mid-2026 IMAX release 




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Hollywood action director JJ Perry joins the team of Yash and Geetu Mohandas’ ‘Toxic’

The film will mark Geetu’s third directorial after ‘Liar’s Dice’ and ‘Moothon’




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Mohanlal - Shobana’s film helmed by Tharun Moorthy titled ‘Thudarum’

The supporting cast ‘Thudarum’ includes Binu Pappu, Maniyanpilla Raju, Farhaan Faasil, and Thomas Mathew




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Shoot of Mammootty and Vinayakan’s film wrapped up

Directed by debutant Jithin K Jose, the film is bankrolled by Mammootty’s home banner Mammootty Kampany




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Rana Daggubati joins Rishab Shetty - Prashanth Varma’s ‘Jai Hanuman’

‘Jai Hanuman’, a sequel to ‘HanuMan’, will have Rishab Shetty in the lead and the movie will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers




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‘Candyman’ star Tony Todd passes away at 69

His significant contributions to horror cinema led to his recognition with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the New York City Horror Film Festival




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Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal collaborate for 'The Dog Stars'

Set in a near future where an unknown disease has ravaged American society, the story follows a civilian pilot living a solitary life on an abandoned Colorado airbase with his dog and a tough ex-Marine




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‘Ice Age 6’ is officially in production with Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, and John Leguizamo to reprise roles

The announcement was made in a video unveiled at Disney’s D23 event in Brazil, featuring the returning stars in a reveal




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Delhi Ganesh (1944-2024): The very best of the veteran Tamil actor’s filmography in pictures

A prolific figure in Tamil cinema, the versatile actor appeared in over 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages




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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ trailer: Anthony Mackie faces off against Harrison Ford’s hulking red president

Directed by Julius Onah, the upcoming film sees Ford as President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who offers Wilson an official role within the military, hoping to make Captain America a government ally




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Tributes pour in for Pandit Ram Narayan, the maestro who took sarangi instrument to new heights

Music director and singer Adnan Sami said he was saddened by the demise of “one of the greatest Sarangi Maestros that the entire Indian subcontinent has ever witnessed”.




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‘Kanguva’ release trailer: Suriya stars in Siva’s action-packed prophetic epic

The 90-second trailer, which was delayed several times before being released, offers minimal details but hints at themes of prophecy, betrayal, and resurrection




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‘RoboCop: Rogue City’ game review: A mix of explosive action and ‘80s nostalgia

RoboCop: Rogue City revives ‘80s action and satire in an immersive FPS that redefines Alex Murphy’s journey with gritty realism and tactical combat




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‘Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’ game review: Why it is worth revisiting in 2024

‘Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’ elevates a classic with breathtaking visuals, smooth performance, and a gripping narrative on PS5 and PC




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South Korean-American actor Don Lee sparks speculation over ‘Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam’ involvement

The buzz surrounding his post even caused a temporary block on his Instagram account due to a surge in user engagement




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Andra Day joins cast of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 2 as Athena

The new season will explore Percy’s evolving relationships and his quest to navigate the dangerous Sea of Monsters, facing the mounting threats from Kronos




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Neil Simon’s vintage comedy ‘The Odd Couple’ returns to Bengaluru’s theatre

Ajai Kesavan’s The Odd Couple attempts to bring laughter and nostalgia to Bengaluru with a fresh take on Neil Simon’s beloved comedy about unlikely roommates




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Gallery DTALE ARCHIST opens in Bengaluru

The inaugural show of Gallery DTALE ARCHIST, a new art space in the city, will be on till November 15




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BookMyShow announces new Hyderabad edition, Competition Segment for the Red Lorry Film Festival 2025

The inaugural Red Lorry Film Festival in 2024 saw over 100 international films across various categories and languages