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March 31, 2025

Jason Momoa talks Minecraft movie mayhem, 5 all-time metal tracks, and a Dune 3 return

Jason Momoa stars in the upcoming film A Minecraft Movie, directed by Jared Hess. The film is an adaptation of the popular video game, which has sold over 300 million copies and has a monthly player base of more than 170 million. Momoa plays Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, a former video game champion navigating the Minecraft “Overworld.” He describes the filming experience as fun and different from his usual roles, emphasizing the creative freedom he had on set. The character's heavy metal look reflects Momoa's personal style and love for retro gaming. A Minecraft Movie is set to be released in cinemas in the UK and Ireland on April 4th.

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March 17, 2025

We asked two parkour athletes to rate the realism of Assassin’s Creed’s acrobatics, and a surprising ‘crime against parkour’ might actually be one of the most realistic things they saw

Parkour athletes Toby Segar and Benj Cave from the UK-based team Storror analyzed the parkour mechanics in the Assassin's Creed video game series in a recent episode of Reality Check. They noted that while the game portrays thrilling parkour techniques, it often exaggerates realism. Segar mentioned that the game's "leaps of faith" could theoretically be executed from heights of up to eight stories with perfect precision, but in reality, such jumps could be dangerous. Cave pointed out the unrealistic endurance and flawless execution of characters in the game, contrasting it with the meticulous planning required in real parkour. The Storror team is also developing their own parkour simulation game, set to enter early access on Steam by the end of March.

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February 28, 2025

I became a domestic terrorist to steal a lightbulb in the best immersive sim I’ve played this Steam Next Fest—and it isn’t even a Next Fest demo

Peripeteia is a cyberpunk immersive sim set in an alternate reality of Poland, where players control a character named Marie who awakens disoriented and augmented in a warehouse. The game features a labyrinthine environment filled with gas-masked soldiers and surreal elements, such as a bar playing the USSR's National Anthem. Players must navigate creatively to complete quests, such as retrieving a bulb from a planetarium, which involves planning and stealth, including bombing a government building. The game recently entered early access, showcasing its potential for complex gameplay.

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December 15, 2024

The Best PC-Exclusive Games Of 2024

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an open-world first-person shooter that combines elements of horror and survival, challenging players to navigate hostile environments. The game faced technical imperfections at launch due to its development amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine since the Russian invasion in 2022, but has since received multiple patches to address these issues. It encourages improvisation and spontaneous action, fostering shared experiences among players. Richard Wakeling noted the difficulty in critiquing the game’s technical issues, acknowledging GSC Game World's achievement in launching it under challenging circumstances. The game's non-linear quests and unpredictable nature contribute to its unique storytelling and immersive experience.

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November 11, 2024

Karate Survivor is an 80s-tastic battler about building your own combos

Karate Survivor is a newly launched roguelite game that pays homage to 1980s action films, allowing players to engage in martial arts combat against various adversaries. The game features five levels where players can use unconventional weapons and earn new attacks to create custom combos. It has a user-friendly interface, top-down design, and gamepad compatibility, making it accessible for all players. The game is available on Steam.