By the far the most restrained, controlled book in Kuang’s canon so far - and possibly her most divisive.

Tom Cruise goes for broke in Iñárritu’s audacious satire of climate catastrophe, complicity and our need for someone to blame.

A dazzling sequel that takes big swings in an action-packed, collection-filled journey full of things to do and discover.

A perfectly serviceable superhero adventure that does the bare minimum with the character - and not much else.

A competent Soulslike adventure that understands what makes the subgenre tick - and delivers where it counts.

Calcopia's Autobots merge to discuss the 40th anniversary of the Transformers movie, the legacy of Peter Cullen, and more.

UGREEN reinvents the premium phone battery bank with wireless Qi2 and MagSafe charging, with liquid cooling to quell induction heat.

UGREEN's foldable wireless-only phone charger offers tons of style with just enough function for those looking to ditch the cables.

A beautiful graphic novel adaptation that preserves both the spirit and intent of John Kennedy Toole’s original book, warts and all.

Shaun Tan creates another strange but awesome looking masterpiece that will mesmerize young and old alike.

An anthology of provocative stories from provocative contemporary writers that, more or less, delivers what it promises.

The acclaimed visual storyteller returns with collection of 14 new stream-of-conscious explorations of concepts accompanied by his distinctive psychedelic style.

Volume 4 of Shirato’s dark Marxist fable comes into its own with with emotional complexity, glimmers of hope and even undertones of the supernatural.

Stamaty's tale of obsession for freshly-baked pastries remains as absurdly delightful now as it was 50+ years ago.

A slice-of-life drama about finding romance during the Covid pandemic where the food itself takes center stage.

Volume 3 of Shirato's classic manga offers hope for its characters without compromising the overall bleak, disturbing, emotionally challenging vision.

Brings the complete Elden Ring package, including tons of content and respectable performance, to Nintendo's console.

Capcom's samurai-simulator returns with a memorable, fresh take on the Soulslike experience loaded with content to explore.

A more action-oriented take on the Plague Tale series offering a by-the-books romp through ruins that might resonate with the right player.

The randomly-generated world of 80s-inspired pixel action and synth tunes comes to consoles (mostly) intact.

Led by Chris Hülsbeck's amazing soundtrack, this remake faithfully recreates the original Amiga shmup, bugs and all - literally.

A more single-player approach to the Splatoon experience that's just as addictive as the mainline games.

A well-done remake of one of gaming's most celebrated campaigns that's more available than ever before.

A supernatural sequel that reunites a charming cast but loses the warmth, intimacy, and magic that made the original a cult classic.

The dinosaurs are fun and vicious in all the right ways, but the movie itself emulates the past so well it feels woefully out of date.

For all its violence, beauty, and star power, The Dog Stars never gives its vision of the apocalypse a reason to matter.

A sweet, heartfelt tale of friendship, belonging, and the journey that's just as important as the destination.

A funny and reverential live-action/animation mashup whose story for survival mirrors its own plot.

Aang and friends are back for another adventure that will bend both original and new fans to its action and drama.

A throwback shooter that looks and mostly plays the part, but ugly visuals and wonky physics can spoil the fun.

Combines Dynasty Warriors-like action with the series' trademark goofy anime RPG elements in a sloppy, yet highly playable first effort.

An enjoyable, but minor effort that feels like a sampler for the author’s better known - and better - works.

Offers a fresh take on the 4V4 team fighting genre with polished gameplay and packed with Marvel goodness.

The second volume of Shirato's brutally epic manga continues to be a dismal read, engaging and enjoyable but extremely downbeat.

Smaller stakes, heartfelt storytelling, and a renewed focus on Peter Parker make this one of the best Spider-Man adventures yet - and one of the MCU’s most satisfying.

Nate chats with the author of the most comprehensive collection of PC-Engine box art ever assembled in one printed volume.

A fantastically whimsical rhythm game that's easy to recommend that offers endless button-tapping fun for everyone.

The guys discuss Valve's new Steam Machine, PlayStation's disc-free future, and a backwards-looking Microsoft.

O’Farrell’s historical epic of 19th century Ireland and the aftermath of the great famine fearlessly swings for the fences.

An engaging, self-consciously relevant examination about how all your problems were probably a Baroque-era nun’s problems first.

A refreshingly brisk western novella by the Evil Dead star that goes down smoother than an ice-cold sarsaparilla on a hot summer night.

A breezy dual biography about one of the most influential comic strips of all-time and its creator.

A fun and surprisingly engaging reincarnation farce, especially when it's committed to its wacky baby-seeking-revenge premise.

Bitmap Books' massive look at the history of one of the most important games in the fighting genre is one both Fatal Fury and Street Fighter fans will love.

Christopher Nolan once again proves himself one of modern cinema's greatest craftsmen, even if his version of The Odyssey is more interested in guilt than gods.

Takes the Evil Dead franchise to new levels of brutality, pain, and suffering, almost to the point of near-exhaustion.

A masterclass of visual storytelling, shot structure, set design, and a director’s vision coming together to convey a sense of uneasy weariness.

Pixar didn't need another Toy Story, but giving Jessie the spotlight proves there was still one worthwhile story left to tell.