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SpaceX just about nails Starship test flight 13
SpaceX’s 13th Starship test flight launched successfully on Friday evening from Texas, achieving most of its objectives despite a rough landing for the Super Heavy booster. The mission is significant because it tested several reusability technologies that SpaceX needs to make Starship a viable, rapidly turnaround-able launch system, including heatshield performance data and manoeuvres designed…
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Yet Another Zombie Defense HD, which is its real name, is free on Steam for a limited time
PC Gamer is highlighting that Yet Another Zombie Defense HD, an isometric zombie survival shooter, is being given away for free on Steam for a limited time. The giveaway is notable mainly because of the game’s deliberately self-deprecating title, which pokes fun at the sheer glut of zombie-themed games on the market, and gives players…
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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Writer-Director Reveals Sequel Has Been Written, Hasn’t Been Made For “Financial Reasons”
Jonathan Goldstein, co-writer and co-director of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, has revealed at Comic-Con that a sequel to the 2023 film has already been written, but its future remains uncertain due to budgetary concerns. Goldstein said he and creative partner John Francis Daley were commissioned to write the follow-up but is unsure whether…
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The Streaming Era’s Biggest Mistake Is Officially Impossible To Ignore
The article argues that streaming has made “lost media” a modern problem rather than a relic of film history, since titles can vanish from platforms whenever a service decides they are no longer commercially worthwhile. It cites Warner Bros. Discovery’s removal of numerous animated shows and original programmes from HBO Max as a stark example,…
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Rick and Morty showrunners defend season nine’s bleak finale tone
Showrunners Dan Harmon and Scott Marder have told Polygon that the bleak tone of Rick and Morty’s season nine finale, “Field of Dreams”, was a deliberate choice essential to keeping the long-running animated series true to itself. Harmon argued that easing off Morty’s suffering would make the show “unrecognisable”, noting that the character has effectively…
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The guitarist Bruce Springsteen knew always belonged in his band
Bruce Springsteen said guitarist Nils Lofgren was an obvious fit for the E Street Band, praising both his ability and his contribution to the group’s sound. The article presents Lofgren’s recruitment as significant because he strengthened a band that Springsteen regards as essential to his music and live performances. Lofgren joined the E Street Band…
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Ryan Reynolds Thanks ‘Deadpool’ Fans For “Unapologetic Devotion” After Undercover Comic-Con Appearance – Watch Video
Ryan Reynolds made a surprise undercover appearance as Deadpool at San Diego Comic-Con, walking the convention floor in costume during Marvel’s Hall H presentation before sharing a behind-the-scenes video thanking fans for their “unapologetic devotion” to the character. The appearance comes as Marvel prepares a fourth Deadpool film, with Reynolds having recently confirmed the project…
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“They get pissed off”: the 2002 movie Cole Hauser admitted lied to the audience
Cole Hauser criticised the marketing of the 2002 film Hart’s War, saying its trailers misled audiences by presenting it as an action film. He argued that this damaged the film because viewers expecting combat sequences instead found a drama centred on racism and a courtroom case. Hart’s War starred Bruce Willis, Colin Farrell and Hauser,…
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If you miss the straightforward action RPGs of the past, try the generous demo for Darkstone Restoration
Darkstone Restoration, an early-access remaster of the 1999 action RPG Darkstone, has released a free demo on Steam. PC Gamer presents it as an appealing alternative for players seeking a simpler, more immediately action-focused role-playing game without modern live-service systems, complex build planning or paid expansion pressure. The demo allows players to create characters from…