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Trailers of the week: Star Trek, Severance, and Gundam
It’s the first week of December, and the end of the year is coming in fast and with a lot to look forward to at theaters this month. That very cool-looking Lord of the Rings anime hits US theaters on the 13th; Sonic the Hedgehog 3 follows on the 20th; and I’m deeply excited to see Nosferatu on December 25th.…
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The PC Gaming Show 2024: all the best trailers
Before we all settle in for The Game Awards next week, this year’s PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted had its own assortment of interesting reveals and excellent trailers. It was an indie-focused showcase, which means that there was quite a bit of inventiveness on display; everything from a unique take on TMNT to a platformer where you jump around computer…
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Trailers of the week: Squid Game, Presence, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
With all the noise from the lead-up to the 2024 US Presidential election next week, you’d be forgiven for having missed some of the trailers that came out over the last few days. Not to worry; I’ve got you covered for some of the best ones. Squid Game is finally returning for its second season soon, and in a new…
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Trailers of the week: Nosferatu, The Franchise, and Squid Game 2
Can you feel it? There’s a slight chill in the air, the Sun is retiring earlier, and the leaves are beginning to change (at least in my Midwestern city). We’re wading right into the time of year when everyone starts posting the vampire Kermit the Frog meme to show how ready they are for Halloween. I’m even starting to eye…
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Trailers of the week: Thunderbolts, Rumors, and Disclaimer
This week, I’ve been slowly catching up on Dark Matter; I’m about 20 hours into Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on the Switch; and I’m still trying to work a trip to the movie theater into my schedule to see Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. I’m behind, in other words! And this week’s trailers shoveled so much more onto my need-to-watch pile, from…
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Trailers of the week: Sonic 3, Napoleon, and Agatha All Along
This week brought a few noteworthy movie and TV trailers — the big one being Sonic the Hedgehog 3. And while I won’t include them here, you should check out some of the trailers included with our coverage of the most recent Nintendo Direct (shoutout to the Nintendo DS Castlevania games collection). It’s clear that summer is winding down, and…
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Why I Stopped Trusting Game Trailers Years Ago
Key Takeaways Game trailers can oversell features that may not fully live up to expectations. Trailers hide flaws like bugs or incomplete content, making the game seem more market-ready than it really is. Popular franchises can evoke a lot of hype through trailers, but that does not ensure a well-made game. Like many keen gamers, I’m always looking forward to…
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