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At BlizzCon 2023, Blizzard released the newest entry to the Warcraft universe, Warcraft Rumble. It was taken as an idea that a machine in the Hearthstone tavern basement creates mini-figures based on the Warcraft universe that fight on scale models of zones throughout Azeroth. Warcraft Rumble is going strong with regular updates and additions one year later. At the Warcraft 30th Anniversary stream, the next

Fear remains the mind-killer, Jo and Mal are here to lead you through the desert once again as they dive semi-deep into the first episode of Dune: Prophecy. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinSenior Producer: Steve AhlmanVideo Editor: Steve AhlmanAdditional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, Aleya ZenierisSocial: Jomi Adeniran Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube View

Flow, from Latvian director-writing pair Gints Zilbalodis and Matiss Kaza, is an absolutely creative, stunningly beautiful original animated feature. When horrific floods drown the world as these creatures know it, a cat, a capibara, a lemur, a bird, and a golden retriever must set aside their natural, animalistic instincts to learn how to survive. Without

Juliet returns this week with Ringer colleague Matthew Belloni to discuss this week’s celebrity news, starting with a deep dive into the Vanity Fair 2025 Hollywood Issue, discussing everyone who made the cover and issue (1:59). Next, the two discuss the People 2024 Sexiest Man Alive, John Krasinski, and how he landed this cover (31:12),

The continued defiance of any semblance of logic makes Ranma 1/2 consistently hilarious. Anyone who loves series such as The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Or Nichijou will find plenty to celebrate in the latest adaptation of the classic manga. While it isn’t, by definition, a gag-humor anime, Ranma 1/2 Episode 7 commits itself to

Mint-vember charges on as Jomi and Steve give you more Arcane coverage! The Boys are breaking down Episodes 4-6 of Season 2 of Arcane with a loaded discussion. Stay till the end to hear the guys’ reactions to the first three episodes of Vox Machina Season 3! Hosts: Jomi Adeniran and Steve AhlmanProducer: Jonathan KermahAdditional

In a world where nostalgia is often used as a marketing ploy, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind stands out by being more than a simple homage. Digital Eclipse invited us to play through the game’s first two episodes, and it is clear this is something special. The game captures the heart of what makes Power

Jodi is joined this week by elite yapper Alexis Wilson to explore three cultural crash outs. They start with the yearlong crash out of People’s Sexiest Man Alive award, which is currently not beating the PR stunt/paid-for-by allegations after John Krasinski was chosen (3:10). Then they go super deep on Molly Rutter’s pivot from DateTok

Arcane Season 2 Act 2 from Riot Games and animation studio Fortiche sees the conflict between Piltover and Zaun worsen. Under Ambessa’s (Ellen Thomas) direction, Commander Caitlyn Kiramman (Katie Leung, Cyberpunk 2077) enforced martial law on Zaun in her continuing efforts to arrest Jinx, who has gone into hiding. Even as the political crisis deepens, unforeseen forces move across

Rachel Lindsay and Callie Curry kick off this week’s Morally Corrupt by breaking the sudden news of Teddi Mellencamp’s divorce and diving into the allegations that she’s been sleeping with her horse trainer (2:09). They then recap the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19, Reunion Part 2 (19:27). Rachel and Callie later share their

Blue Box Episode 7, “Can I Have One?” sees the athletes continue to prepare for the upcoming national qualifiers. With big goals ahead for Taiki (Shoya Chiba) and Chinatsu (Reina Ueda), the two competitors have much to overcome to reach their goals. Luckily, they do not want support and inspiration. While their goals on the

Nora and Nathan talk Chappell Roan parting ways with her management, Lady Gaga’s newest single, and what Taylor Swift’s clothes say about her Share this story Share All sharing options for: What’s Next for Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga’s “Disease,” and Taylor Swift’s Style View Source Here

The big action fights are finally here in Delico’s Nursery Episode 11, “The Clan Festival.” While they can be like classic Dragon Ball or JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures fights with a lot of conversation in between, the quick pacing of the fights ramp up the tension. The episode opens with a young Dali and Gerhard getting ready to go

This week, Rob assures you that yes, he was there, boots on the ground, for the indie rock (nay, indie sleaze?) boom that hit New York City in the 2000s This week, Rob assures you that yes, he was there, boots on the ground, for the indie rock (nay, indie sleaze?) boom that hit New

Absolute Batman #2 (2024) is published by DC Comics. It was written by Scott Snyder, with art by Nick Dragotta, colors by Frank Martin, and letters by Clayton Cowles. This issue is part of the Absolute Universe. Batman continues to wage a war of vengeance against the Party Animals, but other parties also hunt him

Juliet and Wesley Morris dive into this week’s celebrity news, including a discussion on Chappell Roan Share this story Share All sharing options for: Leonardo DiCaprio’s 50th Birthday, the Rock’s GQ Feature, the ‘Wicked’ Press Tour, and More View Source Here

In The Rise of the Golden Idol, a mysterious affliction is sweeping across a city, leaving its victims with distinctive marks upon their eyes. A construction foreman is crushed in an accident caused by hasty carelessness. Sometime later, a corrupt official holds a press conference to discuss these events, and later still, players can connect

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the latest Warner Bros. Discovery earnings and whether streaming has finally turned a corner in becoming a viable business (02:53). Then they dig into Netflix recently granting Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia movie IMAX theaters and if this marks the beginning of a new trend for Netflix

In a career defined by sweeping visions of the ancient past and the dystopic future, director Ridley Scott is no stranger to crafting impactful escapist fare. His follow-up to the multi-Oscar-winning Gladiator, the aptly titled Gladiator II, which arrives more than two decades later, follows in that same tradition but offers none of the thematic