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Returnal is a must-play game that channels 'Dead Cells' and the movie 'Edge of Tomorrow' in a compelling and stunning package.
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Singer-songwriter's new album arrives May 14 with a focus on family, including life as a new parent.
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Wonderful music and atmospheric, immersive sets make Icons/Idols: In the Purple Room a compelling step toward live theater's return.
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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is an ambitious, nuanced and deep cRPG that delivers a compelling experience.
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'Billionaires' by Darryl Cunningham and published by Drawn+Quarterly is a journalistic portrayal of three of the richest, most powerful people on the planet.
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