Any rebooted franchise runs the risk of alienating its fans. With the new 'God of War,' the series has shifted from mindless violence into a less certain family-oriented narrative.
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With loot box controversy in the past, here’s an objective review of ‘Star Wars Battlefront II’
Upon release, all eyes were on the loot box controversy. Here we give an even-handed review of the actual Star Wars Battlefront II gameplay.
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In this Pick of the Day, Daniel Bromfield dissects Katy Perry's pop smash "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" beyond its face value as a party anthem.
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Split Tooth Media’s Pick of the Day is a new series in which we highlight under-appreciated, overlooked or oddball music, movies, games or whatever works we feel are important and worth sharing about....
Full StoryExcellent graphics and gameplay make ‘Detroit: Become Human’ an emotionally gripping adventure
I’ve never been fond of games that emphasize story over gameplay, but with Detroit: Become Human I learned that it’s ok to sit back and let the game tell an...
Full StoryE3 recap: The standout showings and can’t-miss games
The Electronic Entertainment Expo can be a peaceful and fun celebration of all things gaming. But it can also be a bloodbath between multibillion-dollar corporations. This year’s conference fell somewhere...
Full Story‘Ocean’s 8’ and ‘American Animals’ are a perfect heist film double feature
The heist film is an exhausted genre, but 'Ocean's 8' and 'American Animals' provides a fresh, contrasting double feature.
Full StoryComedian Ali Wong shifts her focus to motherhood and the aftermath of pregnancy in new Netflix special ‘Hard Knock Wife’
In her second Netflix standup special, 'Hard Knock Wife,' comedian Ali Wong holds nothing back about her pregnancy, marriage or family.
Full StoryWhich of the Big Three developers will leave E3 as this year’s winners and losers?
Every year there’s a discussion about who “won” E3, but what about the loser? E3 is a special time of year for gamers. We finally get a peek at what...
Full StoryAfter slow server issues at launch, ‘Conan Exiles’ brings roleplay to the survival crafting genre
Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis and the rise of the Sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of. And unto this Conan, destined to wear the...
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