b ‘Wattam’: A game best left for the kids By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:36:33 +0000 The game teeters over the line between childlike and childish. Full Article
b Why Keri Russell leaped at the chance to join J.J. Abrams’s ‘Rise of Skywalker’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 12:00:26 +0000 The "Americans" actress dived into the change of place to play "hidden" spice smuggler Zorii Bliss. Full Article
b ‘Mosaic’: Terrible days at work, one after another By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:27:39 +0000 A game that punctures a hole in the noxious ideology that work gives meaning to our lives. Full Article
b Will ‘Avengers: Endgame’ get a best picture Oscar nom? Here are four reasons it’ll probably get snubbed. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:00:48 +0000 DC's "Joker" may have the edge on Marvel. Full Article
b ‘Joker,’ explained: How the movie went from divisive debut to Oscars darling By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:48:48 +0000 The Joaquin Phoenix movie earned 11 Academy Award nominations Monday, distancing itself from the doubters. Full Article
b Eight superhero movies to look for in 2020, from ‘Birds of Prey’ to ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:50 +0000 Scarlett Johansson gets a "Black Widow" solo movie, and Jared Leto returns in "Morbius." Full Article
b ‘A Short Hike’: A pleasant break from the winter doldrums By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:42:29 +0000 'A Short Hike" is a good example of how a familiar video game form can be made into something more quiet and unhurried. Full Article
b ‘Journey to the Savage Planet’: Forgettable for so many reasons By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:00:24 +0000 Cheeky behavior can be a cover for inadequacy. Full Article
b Five things we’d like to see in a revamped Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:22:44 +0000 The Force was reportedly not with the original scripts of the anticipated show. Full Article
b The VR experience in ‘The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners’ prevents it from being just a zombie cliche By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:23:28 +0000 It's difficult to count the number of video games in which someone is standing around a corner clutching a weapon and waiting for their mortal enemy to pass. But until recently it wasn't possible to physically experience that scenario. Full Article
b He endured 20 surgeries after the Charlie Hebdo shooting — and is still trying to reckon with his survival By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:25:10 +0000 “I can’t go back,” says Philippe Lançon, who wrote a memoir about his recovery from the massacre. Full Article
b Cathy Yan’s rapid rise from journalist to ‘Birds of Prey’ director: ‘I didn’t think you could do this professionally’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:56:50 +0000 Yan guided Margot Robbie's return to her character Harley Quinn, and is the first woman of Asian descent to direct a major Hollywood superhero movie. Full Article
b ‘Arise: A Simple Story’ is a game of symbolism and the stages of life By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:30:48 +0000 “Arise: A Simple Story” coasts on its gentle visual language, but is a good option for those looking for a family-friendly game. Full Article
b ‘Birds of Prey’ is Harley Quinn’s party, so just revel in it (Joker not invited) By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:00:01 +0000 Margot Robbie's over-the-top character makes her much-anticipated return to the screen. Full Article
b Bernie Sanders’s newest fan? Harley Quinn in ‘Birds of Prey.’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 12:00:32 +0000 The Democratic presidential candidate gets a shout-out in the new film. Full Article
b Harley Quinn’s flailing ‘Birds of Prey’ suddenly changes its title By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:36:17 +0000 The film grossed only $33 million in its domestic debut. Full Article
b Cartoonists share their secrets to drawing the Democratic candidates, from Bernie’s hair to Klobuchar’s smile By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 12:00:36 +0000 “People who have the most exaggerated features tend to make the worst caricature subjects, and in that sense, I hate drawing Bernie,” says one. Full Article
b Baby Yoda toys are finally arriving. Sure, they missed the holidays — but at least that prevented spoilers. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 12:00:27 +0000 Products for the popular character from the Disney Plus hit "The Mandalorian" are about to hit stores. Full Article
b Beautiful visuals and dreamy puzzles make ‘Luna The Shadow Dust’ an unusually enchanting game By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:01:53 +0000 The beautiful hand-drawn visuals, dreamlike puzzles, and mysterious story line of 'Luna The Shadow Dust' -- which unfolds without a word of dialogue -- will draw you in and hold your interest from start to finish. Full Article
b Pete Buttigieg, comic-book hero: How one company is bringing the Democratic candidates’ stories to life in pictures By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:00:55 +0000 TidalWave Productions is releasing Buttigieg and Bloomberg comic books to sit alongside its Warren biography. Full Article
b Bloomberg insulted Trump with a Darth Vader tweet. Here are six other times Star Wars converged with politics. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:38:39 +0000 From Ronald Reagan's "evil empire" to Mark Hamill battling Ivanka Trump. Full Article
b Pixar movies keep asking big questions about the afterlife — using Chris Pratt and khaki pants By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:00:32 +0000 "Onward" and "Soul" deal with the eternal and the ethereal. Full Article
b ‘The Longing’: Patience (and lots of it) is required, but it’s worth every minute By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:23:00 +0000 Every so often a game like this comes along that is so audacious it reminds us of how conventional and pedestrian many of the games are by comparison. Full Article
b The missing parents in seven Pixar movies, ranked by emotional impact By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 11:00:39 +0000 A deceased dad in the new "Onward" echoes some of Pixar's most moving moments involving absent relatives. Full Article
b This new Biden cartoon captures the shift in the Democratic race — and is now a bumper sticker By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 12:00:35 +0000 Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Mike Luckovich had a middle-of-the-night inspiration after Super Tuesday. Full Article
b ‘Bloodshot’ works, if only for the cinematic universe it has the potential to create By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:41:12 +0000 Vin Diesel stars as Bloodshot as Valiant Comics finally makes it to the big screen. Full Article
b ‘Ori and the Will of the Wisps’ is an enjoyable sequel, but doesn’t build the original’s energy By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:00:57 +0000 You can expect more abilities, a larger map, and more colors from 'Ori and the Will of the Wisps' than in the first., but the hope was to see a touch of subversion to its formula instead of straitlaced augmentation. Full Article
b Fan conventions are being postponed amid covid-19 concerns — but Comic-Con is still a go By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:48:45 +0000 Big fan-culture events in Florida and California have just been postponed. May's Awesome Con D.C. takes a wait-and-see approach. Full Article
b Chinese American cartoonist finds satire in coronavirus crisis — with a perspective from both cultures By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:00:36 +0000 Chen Weng was born in Wuhan and lives in Seattle. Both connections inspire her "Messycow Comics" strips about panic and hoarding. Full Article
b Rosario Dawson will play fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano in ‘The Mandalorian.’ Is this the series’s next Baby Yoda moment? By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:00:47 +0000 Darth Vader's former apprentice Ahsoka Tano, as played by Rosario Dawson, will compete with Baby Yoda for attention this fall on Disney Plus. Full Article
b ‘Doom Eternal’ is crushingly hard and blisteringly engaging By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:06:09 +0000 “Doom Eternal” is a challenging, engaging shooter that caters to one’s predatorial impulses. It will keep you on your toes. Full Article
b The ultimate guide to your Star Wars binge By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:00:40 +0000 “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is now available to buy, but we suggest you skip it and go in this order instead. Full Article
b ‘Steven Universe’ creator says farewell, knowing her show made young LGBTQ viewers feel seen By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:00:23 +0000 Rebecca Sugar's hit series "Steven Universe" changed the Cartoon Network's policy on same-sex marriage in kids' shows. Full Article
b ‘Black Mesa’: A painstaking recreation of ‘Half-Life’ that’s easy on the eyes By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:16:23 +0000 In keeping with the best video game remakes, “Black Mesa” is a perfect complement to your rose-tinted memories, with modern-day graphics and extensive level design tweaks. Full Article
b San Diego Comic-Con canceled because of coronavirus pandemic By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:18:06 +0000 For the first time in 50 years there won't be a San Diego Comic Con. Full Article
b ‘Resident Evil 3’: Great graphics and good level design, but it’s still the zombie apocalypse By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:51:35 +0000 The true star of “Resident Evil 3” is its supurb graphics engine. Full Article
b Newspaper comics hardly ever feature black women as artists. But two new voices have arrived. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 Steenz and Bianca Xunise have entered a field that has long overlooked the voices of African American women. Full Article
b ‘The Incredibles’ director Brad Bird picks what to watch in isolation By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:00:04 +0000 Here's how the new Turner Classic Movies "Essentials" guest — the man behind "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille" — has been influenced by Hitchcock, '50s sci-fi and James Bond. Full Article
b A New Yorker cartoonist got covid-19. So he drew this public warning. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:00:05 +0000 New York humorist Jason Chatfield chronicled his experience with the illness, from symptoms to recovery. Full Article
b ‘Paper Beast’: A truly great PlayStation VR game By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:35:24 +0000 Don’t be surprised to see the visionary "Paper Beast" on the year’s best list. Full Article
b News24.com | Survivors of Nigeria's 'baby factories' share their stories By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:02:47 +0200 Girls who fled Boko Haram attacks are being enslaved and raped by human traffickers who then sell their babies. Full Article
b News24.com | Pirates kidnap 6 crewmen from 2 fishing boats off Gabon: source By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:20:38 +0200 Pirates have attacked two fishing vessels near the Gabonese capital Libreville, abducting six crewmen, a source close to the Gabonese government told AFP. Full Article
b News24.com | Niger labour minister died from coronavirus - public TV By www.news24.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:50:07 +0200 The novel coronavirus caused the death of Niger's minister of employment and labour, Mohamed Ben Omar, public television has announced. Full Article
b News24.com | Ethiopia's Abiy warns of opposition power grab amid pandemic By www.news24.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:26:49 +0200 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said that opposition politicians were trying to exploit uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic to seize power, risking instability. Full Article
b News24.com | Lesotho PM confirms plans to step down by July 31 By www.news24.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:56:22 +0200 Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has reiterated his intention to retire by the end of July "or earlier", despite risk of prosecution for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of his estranged wife. Full Article
b News24.com | UN triples coronavirus appeal to $6.7bn to help poor countries By www.news24.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:53:14 +0200 The United Nations wants the money to help people in 63 countries, mainly in Africa and Latin America. Full Article
b News24.com | Zimbabwe street vendors sell cloth masks to make ends meet By www.news24.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:30:27 +0200 Zimbabwe market stall owner Aaron Makaya saw a business opportunity when President Emmerson Mnangagwa made face masks mandatory in public places to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
b News24.com | Tanzania gets Madagascar's anti-coronavirus drink disputed by WHO By www.news24.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:00:32 +0200 Tanzania says it has received its first shipment of Madagascar's self-proclaimed, plant-based "cure" for coronavirus, despite warnings from the World Health Organisation that its efficacy is unproven. Full Article
b More than 140 migrants intercepted in Channel - highest number in one day By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:36:00 +0100 A record number of migrants crossed the English Channel on Friday. Full Article
b Social care providers 'about 24 hours away' from running out of PPE By news.sky.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:42:00 +0100 Community care providers across the UK "are down to about 24 hours' worth of PPE" for their staff, Sky News has learned. Full Article