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Post-apocalyptic science fiction rarely ends well. It’s fundamentally incapable of beginning well, but the usual conclusion is rarely brighter than surviving under terrible circumstances. The best examples will depict protagonists finding a way to thrive, despite their new lives. Bong Joon-ho’sSnowpiercertakes place in a world in which human-made climate change has forced the survivors onto an eternally running train. Snowpiercerwas asurprise hit for Bong. The director was already one of the biggest names in South Korean cinema, but he attained some worldwide notoriety for his 2006 filmThe Host....

Unfortunately for anyone hoping to playResident Evil Villageon Xbox Game Pass, it doesn’t seem as though that’s going to happen - at least within the game’s first year of release, anyway. Some unverified documents reportedly detail an exclusivity deal between Sony and Capcom that ensuresResident Evil Villagewill not come to Xbox Game Pass within the first year of its launch. Reputable leakers have vouched for the documents' legitimacy on Twitter by re-tweeting them, but the tweets have since been deleted....

The announcement of the follow-up device to Sony’sPlayStation VRheadset piqued the curiosity of many virtual reality enthusiasts. Yet Sony held back from unveiling the full device, as the design of thePlayStation VR 2headset itself is still likely being finalized. It’s unclear when Sony will move forward and fully reveal the PlayStation VR 2, but there is evidence of it happening sooner rather than later. For example, a new website focusing on the PlayStation VR 2 and its features is now available online....

WithSoulcalibur 6serving as both a sequel and a reboot to theSoulcaliburseries, franchise newcomers and savants once again bear witness to the struggles of acquiring both the fabled Soulcalibur and the feared Soul Edge. WithSoulcalibur 6beginning after Cassandra fromSoulcalibur 5warns her past self about the fate of her family, the newSoulcaliburinstallment will explore the series’s mythology from a fresh perspective. RELATED:Most Influential Fighting Games Of All Time That Defined The Genre...

Of the biggest sci-fi franchises,Star Trekis probably the most scientific. Every Starfleet expedition is equipped with a top-notch science officer who can explain the various unique elements of the universe. The franchise is known for its clever inventions, which have inspired real-world innovations. Though millions of minds were necessary to reach the space-faring era, a few geniuses stood out. Star Trekregularly name-checksor visits scientists from contemporary history. Starfleet has mentioned Einstein, Galileo, and many other human innovators....

Harvey is one ofStardew Valley’ssix bachelors that players can enter a romantic relationship with. Serving as Pelican Town’s local doctor, Harvey runs the local clinic located beside Pierre’s General Store. While Harvey’s exact age is never confirmed, he appears to be the oldest bachelor in the bunch and is often overlooked by many players, especially when compared toStardew Valley’s other romantic candidates. However, there are plenty of reasons why players should consider pursuing a relationship with Harvey....

In addition to following the beloved Belchers,The Bob’s Burgersmovie is set to feature many of the charmingly quirky side characters from the television show. The hitFoxanimated seriesBob’s Burgershas steadily continued to grow its fan base throughout the 12 seasons already under its belt. The Belchers finally making their way to the big screen seems, to many fans, a much overdue transition. TheFoxshow’s main characters consist of Bob (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) and his wife Linda (voiced by John Roberts)....

The Game Awards 2020 was full of surprise game announcements, including the reveal ofDead Spacecreator Glen Schofield’s next game,The Callisto Protocol. Clearly meant to be a spiritual successor to theDead Spacefranchise, some may be surprised to learn thatThe Callisto Protocolis tied to a completely different game entirely. As it turns out,The Callisto Protocolis set in the same universe asPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. This was confirmed by a spokesperson for Striking Distance, Schofield’s studio that operates under the Krafton Inc....

Summary A bugged character inThe Day Beforehas highlighted some hilarious issues impacting the NPCs. WhileThe Day Beforecommunity has expressed issueswith the game, this visual NPC bug may be among the least harmful. WhenThe Day Beforewas first announced, it became themost wishlisted game on Steam. The game began its early access phase on December 7 and has received an overwhelmingly negative score on Steam based on feedback from over 9,000 users. These poor reviews are derived from players feeling like the game description and trailers don’t match its gameplay....

Audiences may know him best for his workdirectingFast &Furiousfilms, but Justin Lin has worked on a lot of big name projects, includingStar Trek Beyond,True Detective, andCommunity. Given that kind of track record, it may not come as a surprise that the Taiwanese-American director just landed a multi-year film and television deal with Universal Pictures and Universal Studio. The exact details of the deal have yet to be announced, but it is reportedly very lucrative, offering Lin and his Perfect Storm Entertainment banner a wide-ranging deal, beginning withF9, and following up with support for television projects through NBC and including their streaming service Peacock....

WhileThe Legend of Zeldahas featured plenty of characters accompanying Link on his adventure, from Ezlo to Midna,The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sworddraws the most contention. Though the game may divide fans, most would agree thatFi, the spirit residing within the Master Sword, is a frustrating character. Symptomatic of a time when games were criticized for holding players' hands, Fi’s constant interruptions to direct the player or provide hints made her a target of ire....

FromNight of the Living DeadtoThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre, genre moviescan be used to convey sociopolitical messagesmuch more effectively than a straightforward Oscar-bait drama. Paul Verhoeven’sRoboCopis a prime example. Its premise of a cop being brought back to life as a killing machine is used as a springboard to indulge in many explosions, car chases, and blood-soaked shootouts, but it’s also used to satirize authoritarianism and corporate greed. Alex Murphy is a good cop who’s gunned down and left for dead by a sadistic gang and then reassembled by a corporation and sold back to the Detroit Police Department to launch a relentless one-man crusade against the city’s rampant crime....

Star Warshas a long, long history in the video game landscape. From the veryfirstStar Warsgame releasing for the Atari 2600all the way back in 1982, the beloved Sci-Fi/Fantasy franchise has received at least one video game adaptation every year since, and while not all of these have been met with equal critical or fan reception, most of them have fulfilled the promise of transporting the player to a galaxy far, far away....