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Bloomberg reportedly says EA shut BioWare to back Star Wars Battlefront 3 over a new Mass Effect. Here's what's claimed and what EA has said so far.
By Nathanael Roman
Rumour
HBO Max has dropped a surprise 30-minute It: Welcome to Derry Halloween special, A Story of Derry. Here's what it's about and where to find it.
By Nathanael Roman
News
Ghosts versus aliens, a foul-mouthed yōkai and two misfit leads. What makes Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan such a fun read, up to volume 10.
By Nathanael Roman
Manga Review
FFXIV's Evercold expansion moves from January to 23 February 2027, with early access on 19 February and pre-orders opening on 4 November.
By Nathanael Roman
News
S-Game's kung-fu action RPG peaked at over 731,000 players at once on Steam. Why I'm excited, and why games from the East deserve your attention.
By Nathanael Roman
News
Alex Ross writes and draws a sequel to a 1966 Lee and Kirby classic, and his blacklight colour palette steals the show. My review of Full Circle.
By Nathanael Roman
Review
Yuji Kaku's Hell's Paradise sends death row criminals to a deadly island in search of immortality. My spoiler-light review and a guide to its main cast.
By Nathanael Roman
Manga Review
Makoto Yukimura's Vinland Saga turns a boy obsessed with revenge into something far more hopeful. A look at Thorfinn's arc, from Askeladd to Ketil's farm.
By Nathanael Roman
Feature