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Meta Quest 3S is a disappointing half-step to Carmack’s low-cost VR vision

Significant visual and comfort compromises make last year's Quest 3 a better VR investment.




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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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‘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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‘Crime Patrol’ and ‘Splitsvilla’ actor Nitin Chauhaan dies at 35

Reports indicate that Chauhaan may have died by suicide, a claim supported by a social media post from his former co-star Vibhuti Thakur, who expressed her shock and sorrow over his untimely death




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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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‘Here’ movie review: Join Tom Hanks in this living room at the end of the universe

While the gimmick of multiple frames wears thin fairly quickly, this mixed box of chocolates from Robert Zemeckis rides on Tom Hanks’ quiet charm




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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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‘Mura’ movie review: This revenge drama packs a punch with its terrific performances

Muhammad Musthafa’s sophomore directorial ‘Mura’ is a gangster drama that revolves around revenge and friendship starring a bunch of new as well as seasoned performers




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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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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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‘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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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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‘BTS’ movie review: A moving anthology about ordinary people with celluloid dreams

The five-film Kannada anthology is a realistic exploration of people on the margins of the film industry




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Vikrant Massey says Hindus, Muslims not in danger in India: ‘Everything is going fine’

The actor, who stars in the upcoming film ‘The Sabarmati Report’, based on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident, emphasised his secular credentials while saying that his perspective on the state of the nation has shifted in the last ten years




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‘The Penguin’ Season 1 finale review: Colin Farrell finds the wizard in Oz

A bravura performance by Colin Farrell, ably supported by a brightly brittle Cristin Milioti, powers this epic crime saga




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Muzaffar Ali interview: On reviving ‘Zooni’ with son Shaad Ali and his enduring love for horses

The ‘Umrao Jaan’ director speaks about reviving his passion project ‘Zooni,’ which was shelved in 1989 due to the insurgency in Kashmir, and his artwork of the Kashmiri muse that evolved out of the sketches he made for the Dimple Kapadia-starrer




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Lupita Nyong'o boards Christopher Nolan's next movie

The ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ actor will star alongside Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway in the film




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Teenaged Shola Jimoh impresses at men's soccer training session, offering evidence of CPL development strategy

It didn't take long to see what makes 16-year-old Shola Jimoh a prospect for Canada's men's soccer team. In a frenzied training session on Wednesday, he was always on the attack, always on the balls of his feet, leaving coach Jesse Marsch impressed.



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Canada captain Alphonso Davies to miss CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Suriname

Canada will be without captain Alphonso Davies for its upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Suriname. Canada Soccer says the Bayern Munich star has withdrawn as a "precautionary measure due to physical fatigue."







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Exclusive: Dinosaur Polo Club Interview – CEO Amie Wolken on Mini Metro, Mini Motorways, the Team, Free DLC, Working With Apple, Ports, and More

When thinking about the classics or games I’d recommend people play on mobile, Mini Metro is one of the best …




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‘Monument Valley 3’ Coming to Netflix Games in December, ‘Monument Valley 1 & 2’ Heading to the Service in the Coming Months As Well

Gamescom is kicking off in Cologne, Germany as we speak, and during their Opening Night Live event they’ve already revealed …




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SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse’, Plus the Latest Releases and Sales

Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 20th, 2024. In today’s article, I’ve got a couple …




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Apple Arcade Weekly Round-Up: New Content and Feature Updates Are Now Live for TMNT Splintered Fate, Temple Run: Legends, Vampire Survivors, Simon’s Cat, and More

Following yesterday’s big Disney Dreamlight Valley update on Apple Arcade and other platforms, a few more notable games on Apple’s …




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‘Victory Heat Rally’ From Skydevilpalm and Playtonic Friends Is Coming to PC and Crunchyroll for Mobile on October 3rd

Playtonic Friends just announced that Victory Heat Rally from developer Skydevilpalm is coming to mobile through Crunchyroll and also on …




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Steam Deck Weekly: Gamescom 2024 Steam Deck News, Reviews Including Bakeru and SCHiM, New Verified Games, Discounts, and More

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Steam Deck Weekly. I delayed publishing this because Gamescom 2024 is on right …





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Capcom Updates ‘Resident Evil 4', ‘Resident Evil Village’, and ‘Resident Evil 7’ on iOS With Online DRM

Usually, updates for premium priced ports on mobile are good to have for optimization or compatibility reasons, but Capcom’s newest …




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SwitchArcade Round-Up: Today’s Nintendo Direct, Full Review of ‘EGGCONSOLE Star Trader’, Plus New Releases and Sales

Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for August 27th, 2024. In today’s article, we kick things off …





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Castle Crumble for Apple Vision Pro Is Now Available on Apple Arcade Alongside Big Updates for Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop, Crayola Adventures, and More

This week, Apple Arcade sees a major game update for Apple Vision Pro and a few notable updates. Castle Crumble …




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Steam Deck Weekly: Visions of Mana and More Reviews, Reynatis Preview, Age of Mythology Retold Steam Deck Impressions, News, and More

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Steam Deck Weekly. If you missed my Gundam Breaker 4 Steam Deck review, …




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SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring ‘Bakeru’ & ‘Peglin’, Plus Highlights From Nintendo’s Blockbuster Sale

Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 2nd, 2024. I think it’s a holiday today in …








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The Best Switch Visual Novels and Adventure Games in 2024 – From Fata Morgana and VA-11 Hall-A to Famicom Detective Club and Gnosia

After tackling the best party games on Switch in 2024, the recent release of Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom …






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Steam Deck Weekly: NBA 2K25, ARCO, ODDADA, DATE a LIVE Ren Dystopia, Star Trucker, Skull and Bones, & More Reviews With New Verified Games

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Steam Deck Weekly. If you missed my Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2 Steam …