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‘Borderlands’ Adaptation Misses The Mark

A dozen years ago, I went to Fry’s Electronics and bought all the components to build myself a gaming pc. Why? Because two exciting games had recently been released and they deserved to be played with the best possible setup I could afford then. One of them was Fallout: New Vegas; earlier this year I finally got a TV show for

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Prime Video’s ‘Fallout’ Series Discussion (Cosmic Circle Ep. 53)

The Fallout series has been an astounding hit for Prime Video, still holding spots at the top of the charts on the streaming service. The renewed interest has even made physical copies of the game, harder to find, speaking to the success and reach that the show has brought forth. We were corralled into a vast world with three intertwined stories,

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Review: ‘Knuckles’ Punches His Way Onto Paramount+

Paramount is keeping the ball rolling with the mega-hit Sonic The Hedgehog franchise by releasing a 6 episode event series of the beloved character, Knuckles. Voiced by Idris Elba, Knuckles is a fun journey set between the events of Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3. Wade Whipple, again played by Adam Pally, equally stars as the deputy sheriff

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What to Expect: ‘Fallout’ Season 2 – Mutants, Maximus and More

Finally, the end of the world as we know it has arrived, all episodes aired, and it’s time to delve into what happened and what could come next. I have many questions that can only be answered in Fallout season 2. If you haven’t yet, check out my review of the entire first season of Fallout, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Prime

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‘Fallout’ Review: A Post-Apocalyptic Story Worth the Wait

Dust off your Pip-Boys, crack open a Nuka Cola, and get ready to enter the Wasteland! Fallout has blasted onto Prime Video after years of waiting. Whether you’ve braved the desolate land before or even if it’s your first exposure to Rads, you should immediately tune into this series. All episodes are being simultaneously released on Prime Video, which makes for

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What to Expect in the ‘Fallout’ Series on Prime Video

Howdy to all the vault dwellers coming up for air and exciting news about the new Fallout series on Prime Video. For starters, we have a rapidly approaching release date of April 11, 2024 (and all 8 episodes drop simultaneously!). There’s some cool stuff to ponder in the days leading up to this incredibly exciting video game adaptation release on the

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Review: ‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ Shown at SXSW 2024

If anyone ever complains to you that there’s nothing new under the sun in the world of cinema, please kindly point them to the documentary Grand Theft Hamlet. This experiment from British co-directors (and romantic partners) Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane covers the gamut of human emotion, from triumph to tragedy, in its 89 minutes of infectious fun. The story behind

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‘Assassin’s Creed’ Theory: How Utilizing the Past Can Influence the Future

Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed series was announced long ago, but many didn’t believe it would ever see the light of the day. During the 15th anniversary of the Assassin’s Creed universe, it was confirmed that the project is still in the works at Netflix. It’s difficult to know what to expect from this new adaptation. But the popularity of game adaptations has

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Review: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ is Flawed but Forgivable

Growing up, this writer enjoyed shows like Little Monsters and Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark. However, at 10 or 11 years old, my interest grew into more intense horror films like Scream. Attending Five Nights at Freddy’s brought back memories of these early experiences. While Little Monsters, Goosebumps, and Are You Afraid of the Dark may not be considered classical horror or memorable adult entertainment, they provide a gateway

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