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Can you guess which videogame these zombies are from?

Resident Evil Requiem is out at the end of this month, and just when I thought I was done with the series, it finds a way to claw me back in. That led me to make this quiz on undead videogame monsters as one more way to pass the time

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Wuthering Heights Surpasses Zodiac at Global Box Office

Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights opened to polarizing reviews yet has quickly become a box office force, grossing $92 million worldwide in five days and positioning itself to hit the $100 million mark. The film holds a 60% score on Rotten Tomatoes, whose critics' consensus reads, "Liberally

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How to turn any leftover fruit into curd

Curd can turn a tired piece of fruit or a forgotten offcut into something decadent. Lemon curd is the classic, but you can make curd with almost any fruit—add a little lemon juice for acidity and each version becomes intense, indulgent and deeply moreish. Fruit curds set smoothly thanks

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Mark Wahlberg, Jason Statham and Charlize Theron Team Up in a Slick Heist Thriller

F. Gary Gray's 2003 remake of The Italian Job updates the 1969 British caper with a star-studded cast led by Mark Wahlberg, Jason Statham and Charlize Theron. Charlie Croker survives a betrayal by Steve Frazelli that kills his mentor John Bridger, then assembles a crew — Handsome Rob (Jason

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10 Most Perfect Movies of the Last 25 Years, Ranked

The last 25 years have brought major advances in cinematic technology and a growing independent film movement, making it possible for more diverse voices to be heard. Landmark films such as Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and Alexander Sokurov’s Russian Ark illustrate how different movies can define an era, yet

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The Mermaid's Curse is a self-contained, spooky visual novel sequel

The Mermaid's Curse shares the artistic style, spooky tone and ensemble cast of 2023's Paranormasight, yet it works as a self-contained mystery that draws both returning players and newcomers into the same bloodstained boat. The game preserves the meticulously researched horror adventure feel while making its

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Queen at Sea review — a crushingly sad dementia drama

Queen at Sea, directed by indie US film-maker Lance Hammer, is an inexpressibly painful and sad story about dementia, the endgame of care and the decisions that need to be made when the spouse‑carer is as vulnerable as the patient. It features angry, complex, brilliant late‑career performances from

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These 8 Fantasy TV Masterpieces Have Defined the Last 25 Years

The conversation around fantasy TV masterpieces is rarely tidy. People bring different classics to the table, and disagreement is almost guaranteed; these lists are meant to spark debate rather than settle it. We dive into the dragon fire to pick shows that have defined the genre over the past two

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Surprising moments from 'Being Gordon Ramsay'

"Being Gordon Ramsay" follows the chef as he attempts to open four restaurants and a culinary academy at 22 Bishopsgate in London, while also tracing his turbulent upbringing, rise to fame, and life with his wife Tana and their six children. The six-episode Netflix series captures the pressure

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Inside Jennifer Aniston's low-key 57th birthday with Jim Curtis

Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Jim Curtis marked her 57th birthday with a low-key dinner and an evening at home. Her birthday was on Feb. 11; she didn’t want anything huge and preferred quality time, though she also planned a special weekend with close friends. The pair have been inseparable

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Japanese fans say Armored Core 6 plays like an otome game

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has its admirers. In Japan, fans have declared FromSoftware's 2023 mecha shooter an otome game, even if its post-apocalypse wasteland lacks the thigh-high boots of titles like Stellar Blade and some might not see romance in a chunky man made of steel.

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Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir Charm Viewers on The Traitors

Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir, former American Olympic figure skaters turned commentators, are competing on the fourth season of The Traitors in the United States. The Peacock series has turned them into fan favorites among a cast largely made up of reality stars. On the murder-mystery game show, where contestants

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How Do You Judge Casting for the New Oscar?

The Academy has added an Oscar for best casting, but voters bring different perspectives to the new category. “Everyone’s going to have a different perspective when they sit down with their ballot,” Debra Zane said, adding, “for me, it’s about the storytelling, it’s about really making sure

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HBO's Steamy 6-Part Period Drama Is the Perfect Next Binge

Emerald Fennell's polarizing adaptation of Wuthering Heights may stray from the classic, but it succeeds in unfiltered eroticism, with sexual tension driving much of the film. If that left you breathless, HBO's The Seduction offers a similarly intense fix: heat, intrigue, and power plays among 18th-century

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Inside Vizcaya, Miami's Gilded Age mansion

Vizcaya was built between 1914 and 1922 by James Deering as a winter home less than 10 minutes from downtown Miami. The 45,000-square-foot main house has 54 rooms, many open to the public, and the museum estimates the estate cost $26 million to build — more than $800 million in

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No new One Chicago episodes tonight — series return March 4 with crossover

No new episodes of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire or Chicago P.D. are airing tonight. All three series are on a brief hiatus to allow NBC’s coverage of the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics. New episodes will return Wednesday, March 4, at 8/7c with a three‑part crossover.

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This Is Not a Test review: a big step backward for 2020s zombie horror

This Is Not a Test, written and directed by Adam MacDonald and based on Courtney Summers' young adult novel, promised a "Dawn of the Dead meets The Breakfast Club" twist: a group of teens trying to survive a zombie apocalypse while barricaded in their abandoned high school.

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Game of Thrones stage play The Mad King to premiere at Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Winter is coming again. Another Game of Thrones prequel is headed to the stage: Game of Thrones: The Mad King is slated to premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre this year. Described as a "powerful drama," the production will span the final years before the events of the

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Daniel Radcliffe praises Rob's ruthlessness on The Traitors

Daniel Radcliffe and Bobby Moynihan, while promoting their sitcom The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, played a round of "How Online Are You?" with Betches magazine and discussed Season 4 of The Traitors, including Love Island alum Rob Rausch, a snake wrangler whose gameplay has attracted attention.

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Todd Howard: Elder Scrolls 6 will return to classic Bethesda RPG style

Todd Howard says The Elder Scrolls 6 will be a return to that "classic" Bethesda RPG style. Appearing on today's Kinda Funny Gamescast, he gave a surprisingly meaty, although fairly vague, update on the game. Howard admitted the game won't be out "for

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Shia LaBeouf dances with jail paperwork after Mardi Gras arrest

Shia LaBeouf poked fun at his battery arrest by dancing with his jail paperwork during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. Footage obtained by WGNO shows him flaunting the paperwork to a camera, stuffing it in his mouth and moving his arms in the air while wearing several beaded necklaces.

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Nintendo asks NYC shop to change name after robbery

After the Manhattan Pokémon card store The Poké Court was robbed at gunpoint of more than $100,000 in merchandise, Nintendo asked the shop to change its name. On Instagram, the business announced it has rebranded as The Trainer Court and unveiled a refreshed logo. The owners wrote, "Nintendo

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From Up on Poppy Hill proves Studio Ghibli's slice-of-life films shine

Fifteen years on, From Up on Poppy Hill makes a case for Studio Ghibli's quieter, slice-of-life dramas over its sprawling fantasy epics. While the studio is often associated with works like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, this restrained story lingers in ways the bigger spectacles sometimes do not.

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15 Tips If You’re Coming Back To Stardew Valley In 2026

It’s been almost a decade since Stardew Valley arrived, and its reputation can make the game feel intimidating. The good news is it’s built for a relaxed pace and isn’t especially punishing for newcomers. That said, a little guidance helps when the game is packed with information,

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Will Trent Season 4 suggests Will and Angie should stay apart

Season 4 of Will Trent centers on adjusting to change. Will has been struggling to adapt to having a family, watching Angie build her own family, and processing the comparisons James Ulster made before his death. Amanda and Ormewood are dealing with lingering effects of health scares, Faith faces a