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Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu ignores a century of Draculas to summon an old monster
- Robert Eggers is back with his new movie 'Nosferatu', which is a tribute to Murnau's version of Bram Stoker’s 'Dracula'.
- Eggers is known for digging deep into the language and traditions of the past to bring his visions to life.
- 'Nosferatu' ignores a century of movie Draculas with one notable exception and goes straight to the source.
- Eggers has reset that narrative and created a movie that bypasses a changed corpse – a cinematic one: a tribute to the original version of Bram Stoker’s 'Dracula' as imagined by F.W. Murnau.
- Eggers uses Murnau’s German character names and precisely replicates his settings, giving the film a color treatment so washed-out that it’s almost monochrome.
- In his previous three films, Eggers’ vision was striking for its originality and craft.
- In this movie, Eggers gives strength to characters and subplots and fleshes out Murnau’s stripped-down retelling of Stoker into something more expansive and durable.
- 'Nosferatu' has an impressively doomy atmosphere and one hell of a closing shot which makes it a finely wrought monument to the ultimate Gothic horror movie.
- As a new reading of one of the most resonant stories of the past 150 years, it rings hollow.
- 'Nosferatu' debuts in theaters on Dec. 25.
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Wisdom of Nym: The highs – and lows – of Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 7.15 stories
- Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.15 contains one piece of ongoing content with single quests that pull in a lot of material.
- Hildibrand stories work best when they feel like a part of the world itself.
- The story takes advantage of the fact that Solution Nine is already kind of silly.
- Post MSQ additions are about picking up a thread the MSQ brought up along the way about the connection between Alexandria and Tuliyollal.
- Nitowikwe’s deliveries are all about the logistics of re-establishing old connections and just establishing new ones.
- Crafting deliveries are less interesting than the other patch stories.
- The crafting deliveries don't add up to an interesting run but take place in the same locale.
- The crafting delivery story doesn’t really go anywhere beyond acknowledging that it exists.
- Eliot plans to talk about Summoner job which needs a serious revamp despite receiving extensive redesigns.
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Bleach Ichigo Voice Actor Poses With Zangetsu Proplica Sword
- Japanese voice actor Masakazu Morita, known for his role as Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, was seen posing with the Proplica of Ichigo's sword Tensa Zangetsu.
- The Tensa Zangetsu Proplica is a replica toy with over 140 audio files including voiced lines from Ichigo Kurosaki, which are recorded by Masakazu Morita.
- Pre-orders for the Proplica have been open since September 3, 2024, with a Japanese MSRP of 19,800 yen (~$126).
- The Proplica will be released worldwide, starting in Japan in January 2025, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Proplica line and the 20th anniversary of the Bleach anime.
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Sonic the Hedgehog Film Writers Reveal the Big the Cat Cameo That Almost Was
- The writers of Sonic the Hedgehog film reveal that a cameo for Big the Cat was planned for the second film.
- The cameo involved a skeleton of a Big the Cat, but it was ultimately cut as it didn't make sense.
- The writers frequently joke about adding Big the Cat to the films and have been trying to include Rouge the Bat as well.
- Stay tuned for the full interview with the writers and updates on the Sonic the Hedgehog movies.
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Sonic 3 Beats Mufasa At The U.S. Box Office, Chaos Ensues
- Sonic 3 beats Mufasa at the U.S. box office, pulling in $62 million compared to Mufasa's $35 million.
- Sonic fans are celebrating the victory, especially after doubts were raised about its performance against a Disney classic.
- Although Mufasa is leading globally, Sonic 3 is yet to be released in international markets.
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 paves the way for a fourth film, set to premiere in Spring 2027.
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North Korean hackers are said to have stolen $1,300,000,000 in crypto in 2024, an estimated 61% of the total funds swiped this year
- North Korean hackers stole $1.3 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, accounting for 61% of total funds stolen this year.
- The number of crypto thefts in 2024 reached a record high of 303 incidents.
- Notable high-profile incidents include a $50 million heist of Radiant Capital.
- North Korean hackers show increased capacity to execute large-scale attacks compared to previous years.
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MSI Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld set to ship in January to rival the Steam Deck
- The MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld gaming PC is set to ship in January.
- It is expected to compete with the Steam Deck and offers a 20% performance uplift compared to the Asus ROG Ally X.
- The handheld features an Intel processor and a 1200p, 120Hz display, capable of handling 1080p gaming.
- The release date for the 8-inch handheld and its smaller, 7-inch companion is the same.
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New Elder Scrolls mod adds more than 160 new quests to Morrowind
- A new mod called Abecean Shores is now available for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.
- The mod adds over 160 new quests, expanding the content of the game.
- It introduces additional factions like the Itinerant Priests and the Kingdom of Anvil.
- Players can download the mod from Nexus Mods, but it requires other mods to run smoothly.
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12 Must-Watch Vampire Movies For Bloodsucker Lovers
- Vampires have become some of the most iconic figures in horror and popular culture, from the terrifying to the tragic to the hilarious.
- Twelve of the best vampire films are listed here, each one offering a unique spin on the vampire figure and mythology.
- From Dusk Till Dawn features a pair of bank robbers who end up in a Mexican topless bar with a horde of rabid vampires.
- Byzantium follows a mother and daughter vampire duo grappling with the existential burden of immortality.
- A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night tells the story of an Iranian, skateboarding vampire who preys on the men who exploit women.
- Fright Night features practical special effects that make the hellish creatures feel real while cleverly interweaving monster movie tropes.
- What We Do in the Shadows is a clever and original satire of vampire tropes that follows a group of quirky, centuries-old vampires living together in modern-day New Zealand.
- The Lost Boys mixes humor and scares, while giving vampires a new, 1980s punk aesthetic that fits their rebellious, enigmatic cool perfectly.
- Thirst is a thrilling and darkly comedic tale of a priest who transforms into a vampire after a medical experiment.
- Dracula (1931) is the most well-known version of the blood-sucking legend in popular culture, and its Gothic grandeur perfectly embodies the vampire mythology.
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Star Fox 64 Finally Barrel Rolls Onto PC Thanks To An Unofficial Port
- Fan team Harbour Masters has released a PC port of Star Fox 64 called 'Starlight'.
- The port is created using reverse-engineered code and requires users to provide their own legally-sourced N64 ROM.
- It offers modern upgrades like higher frame rates and widescreen visuals.
- The port opens up possibilities for modding and begs Nintendo for an official entry in the series.
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How to get all Winterfest gifts in Fortnite
- Fortnite's Winterfest 2024 has started with a mini live event featuring Mariah Carey.
- Players can open presents in the Winterfest Lodge to claim free cosmetic rewards until January 5, 2025.
- Data miners have revealed all the present items, including gliders, back blings, pickaxes, and skins.
- A special Santa Dogg skin can be claimed on December 25, 2024, and various Winterfest-themed skins are available in the Fortnite Item Shop.
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Fortnite Winterfest brings Mariah Carey, Snoop with Cyberpunk 2077 characters in tow
- Mariah Carey makes her first appearance in Fortnite as part of the Winterfest promotion.
- Winterfest also features festive versions of Snoop Dogg and Shaquille O'Neal.
- Teasers of characters from Cyberpunk 2077, including Keanu Reeves' portrayal of Johnny Silverhand and the female V, were also revealed.
- Fortnite's Winterfest began on Dec. 20 and will run until Jan. 7.
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SEGA Is Exploring The Idea Of Launching A Gaming Subscription Service Of Its Own
- SEGA is considering launching its own gaming subscription service.
- The company finds subscription services 'very interesting' and is evaluating opportunities.
- SEGA is not planning any additional mini consoles and wants to focus on new experiences.
- A fourth Sonic the Hedgehog movie is being planned for 2027.
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT rumored to be flagship new RDNA 4 GPU, say new leaks
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is rumored to be the flagship new RDNA 4 GPU.
- The card will be part of a brand new Radeon 9000 series lineup for gamers.
- AMD aims to compete with Nvidia's best graphics cards with its latest RDNA 4 GPUs.
- The RX 9070 XT is expected to have strong ray tracing performance.
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OK, I take it back, Marvel Rivals is not an aggressively bad, unsalvageable mess—it might even be good
- Marvel Rivals, NetEase's hero shooter game, was called 'aggressively bad' back in July by the author.
- However, they have taken it back and admitted that they misjudged the game.
- The author initially found Marvel Rivals beta version to be 'powerfully offputting', but their views have now changed.
- Although the game still has issues, the author finds the game fine and even 'good'. They have now started to have fun playing the game.
- The author tried playing with various characters and initially found them difficult to use, but eventually they found a groove and started to enjoy the game.
- However, they are not invested in the game's progression or cosmetics, which they find limited and not very inspiring.
- They believe that Marvel Rivals has potential and they hope to see some improvements in the game.
- They do not know how long they will keep playing the game but maintain that Marvel's X-Men are better than other Marvel characters.
- The author concludes that Marvel Rivals is 'flawed but fun'.
- But it needs to pay more respect to Magneto and include more X-Men characters in the game.
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