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REVIEW: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 4 "An Alchemist's Anguish" Is One Of Anime's Most Famous Tragedies

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood's fourth episode pulls no punches in one of anime history's bleakest twists ever.

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Bulma and Goku holding the 4 star Dragon Ball from Dragon Ball Episode 1
RETRO REVIEW: Dragon Ball Episode 1, “The Secret Of The Dragon Balls,” Begins Its Legacy With Lots Of Levity

The original Dragon Ball's first episode is dense in character work and world-building that starts the franchise on a confident note.

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Arthur and Michael in Arthur the King
REVIEW: Arthur the King Is a Feel Good Adventure & Heartfelt Animal Drama

Arthur the King may have a slow start, but it's a great feel-good movie that stars one of the best dogs in movie history.

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Deku and Shigaraki's battle in My Hero Academia Chapter 415.
REVIEW: MHA 415, Rejection, Is A Violent, Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane

My Hero Academia, Chapter 415, adds a fascinating wrinkle to Midoriya's ongoing battle with Shigaraki.

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REVIEW: Dragons of Wonderhatch Finale Takes Its Time To Cross the Finish Line

The Disney+ show does everything right on the technical front, but its shallow plot and weak character motivations make the finale a dull affair.

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Ultra Intinct Goku and Gohan Beast in combat in Dragon Ball Super manga.
REVIEW: Dragon Ball Super Chapter 102, Son Goku Vs. Son Gohan, Is A Tease For Future Greatness

Dragon Ball Super's 102nd manga chapter finally sets out to answer if Gohan Beast is stronger than Ultra Instinct Goku, but pacing issues hold it back

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Disney's Illusion Island
REVIEW: Disney Illusion Island's Light-Hearted Adventure Embraces Exploration Over Difficulty

Disney Illusion Island is a fun and light-hearted platformer that embraces a sense of exploration -- even if it's never really all that challenging.

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Scarlett Johansson's character leaning on a window ledge in Asteroid City.
REVIEW: Wes Anderson's Asteroid City is Fantastic, But Gets Too Distracted in the Second Half

When Wes Anderson's Asteroid City works, it's a charming wonder, but stumbles over its own ambitions and becomes too distracted for its own good.

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 A split image of Street Fighter for PlayStation, Chun Li, and Street Fighter Alpha 3 promotional art
Every Street Fighter Game From The 90s, Ranked By Metacritic

The Street Fighter series ushered in the '90s fight game craze. Metacritic has reviews for a surprising number of titles in this venerable series.

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The gas station upgraded
Gas Station Simulator is About More Than Just Running a Gas Station

From opening a spooky store to having to contend with the shenanigans of Dennis the Menace, indie title Gas Station Simulator has it all.

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World Splitter Is Tough, But A Great Blend of Platforming and Puzzles

World Splitter provides casual puzzle-platforming fun and interesting gameplay thanks to its unique split-level mechanic and incredible level design

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The Tenants: Why The Sims Fans Should Play This Upcoming Apartment Simulator

Ancient Forge's The Tenants takes some of the best Sims aspects that were cut and restores them to their full glory as a landlord simulator.

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Gnosia's Horror-Mystery Tone Is the PERFECT Blend of The Thing & Among Us

Gnosia sounds a lot like Among Us, but this wild horror mystery has plenty of RPG and visual novel elements that make it a must-play Switch title.

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Flee
Sundance 2021: Flee Pulls Back the Layers in a Refugee's Twisting Survival Story

One of the opening night selections for the online 2021 Sundance Film Festival, Jonas Poher Rasmussen's Flee is not your typical documentary.

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Princess Connect! Re: Dive Is a Robust Auto-Battler with Plenty of Story

Crunchyroll's latest Japan to World Wide published mobile game is another win for their repertoire, thanks to awesome combat and great cinematics.

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X of Swords: Stasis #1 Is a Long-Winded Interlude

The X-Men crossover event X of Swords reaches its halfway point with an oversized special interlude that puts the opposing champions into the spotlight.

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Survival Skills
NIGHTSTREAM: Survival Skills Is a Pointed But Slow Anti-Comedy

Survival Skills is a satire of an '80s police training video where the big joke is how serious it all is. It's thoughtful, but grows tiring.

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Sol Levante Is an Exciting Step Forward for Anime

A technical marvel, Sol Levante is a groundbreaking achievement light on plot.

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DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders Is a Basic (But Enjoyable) Family Series

While it lacks the depth of the film series, Dragons: Rescue Riders is a fun story for young fans of How to Train Your Dragon.

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Review: It: Chapter Two Is Entertaining, If a Bit Bloated

There's nothing revolutionary or unexpected about It: Chapter Two, but the strong performances, script and direction make for a solid horror film.

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