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‘Calvin and Hobbes’ Best Babysitter Quote Is Still Among the Funniest in Comic Strip History

  • Rosalyn became Calvin’s recurring babysitting nemesis.
  • Their rivalry powered several multi-day comic storylines.
  • The article’s text cuts off before giving her standout quote.

A feature looks back at Rosalyn, Calvin’s babysitter and recurring nemesis in Bill Watterson’s *Calvin and Hobbes*, and argues that her sharpest line remains one of the strip’s funniest moments. Their changing rivalry gave Watterson material for longer stories, with Calvin increasingly causing trouble while Rosalyn tried to…

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China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Holds Top Spot for Fourth Straight Frame as 2014’s ‘John Wick’ Debuts in Third

  • “Resident Evil” led China’s box office for a fourth weekend.
  • “John Wick” debuted in China with $2.3 million.
  • 2026 box office revenue was down 29% year on year.

“Resident Evil” stayed at number one at the mainland China box office for a fourth consecutive weekend, earning $4.3 million from 30 October to 1 November. Its total has reached $71.3 million, while “Traces of Justice” held second place with $3.9 million over the weekend and a cumulative…

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10 Best BG3 NPCs Fans Still Want To Join The Party All These Years Later

  • A mod lets players recruit Mizora.
  • The article names ten NPCs fans want as companions.
  • Alfira, Barcus and Zevlor are among its picks.

The article argues that several memorable characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 have stories and personalities strong enough to merit becoming full party companions. A mod already lets players recruit Mizora, Wyll’s devil patron, and the piece uses that as a prompt to consider other NPCs whose roles end…

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HoYoverse Announces Cosy Galactic Life Sim ‘Petit Planet’ For Switch 2

  • Petit Planet is coming to Switch 2 in 2027.
  • Other platforms get the game on 4 December 2026.
  • Players can customise planets and explore the Starsea.

HoYoverse has announced that its cosy galactic life simulation game, Petit Planet, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The release brings the free-to-play game to Nintendo’s new console, while its launch on other platforms is scheduled for 4 December 2026. Players can shape a planet, live…

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10 Best Classic Shooters That Are So Good They Never Need A Remake

  • Some 2000s shooters are still best experienced in their original form.
  • *S.T.A.L.K.E.R.* stands out for its hostile, unpredictable world.
  • The 2006 *Prey* is distinct from the 2017 game.

The article argues that some classic shooters remain distinctive enough to keep their original form, even as remakes and remasters bring older games to new hardware. It focuses on titles from the 2000s, a period it describes as a golden age for first-person and third-person shooters, whose influence…

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Dave Bautista gains 20 pounds of muscle to play Kratos in God of War series

  • Bautista says he gained 20 pounds of muscle for Kratos.
  • His post indicates he now weighs 250 pounds.
  • His scenes will replace those filmed with Ryan Hurst.

Dave Bautista says he has gained 20 pounds of muscle for his role as Kratos in Prime Video’s “God of War” series, with a social media post indicating he now weighs 250 pounds. He took over the part after production had begun, making the weight gain a measure…

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Penguin Colony was made to ‘put the games industry on notice’

  • Penguin Colony reframes Lovecraft’s Antarctic horror through an Indigenous lens.
  • Tali Faulkner links its monsters to colonialism and fascism.
  • Optional discoveries reward players who explore beyond the main path.

Tali Faulkner says Penguin Colony was made to challenge the games industry’s reluctance to confront political atrocities. The lo-fi horror game recasts H.P. Lovecraft’s Antarctic story through an Indigenous perspective, using penguins, Nazis and cosmic horrors to explore colonialism and fascism. Faulkner, a Māori developer from New Zealand,…

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One of the Best Final Fantasy Games Is Officially Taking Over Xbox

  • Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade joined Game Pass on 29 October.
  • Subscribers can play it on Xbox, PC and via cloud gaming.
  • The package includes Yuffie’s additional Intermission campaign.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade joined Xbox Game Pass on 29 October, giving subscribers a new way to play the opening instalment of Square Enix’s remake trilogy. Its arrival matters because players can access the expanded game without buying it separately, across Xbox Series X|S, PC and cloud…

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How to clean your PlayStation 5 without damaging it

  • Dust can restrict airflow, so occasional cleaning helps.
  • Use a soft cloth and small handheld vacuum.
  • Avoid alcohol, forceful cleaning and unnecessary disassembly.

The article explains how to clean a PlayStation 5 safely, noting that dust can restrict airflow and make the console work harder to cool itself. It recommends occasional basic maintenance while warning that harsh cleaners or unnecessary disassembly could damage the system. Shut the console down, unplug it…

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All Pirate Chest loot and rewards in Fortnite Treasure Hunters

  • Regular chests now contain special Treasure Hunters rewards.
  • Some rewards rotate weekly during the mini-season.
  • Pirate Shop Access tokens can unlock free cosmetics and are rare.

Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters mini-season has added special rewards to regular chests alongside the usual loot. Some rewards rotate weekly, giving players a changing set of items to find. The guide covers the special rewards available during the mini-season’s first two weeks, including Pirate Shop Access tokens. These tokens…

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