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The final season of The 100 has been a smorgasbord of science fiction storytelling centered around the exploration of an interplanetary transit system known as The Anomaly (or The Bridge). A group of planet Bardo-based people called The Disciples organize their society around The Anomaly, and don’t take kindly to anyone who gets in their way. In tonight’s episode, “The Queen’s Gambit,” we learn a bit more about The Disciples’ relationship to The Anomaly and to the Anomaly Stones that act as gateways to it....

Thanks to the new consoles still being in their relative infancy, many of the best Xbox Series X games (and Series S games) are cross-generation ones. But the new ones are beginning to trickle through, and thanks to that full backwards compatibility - and the huge range of next-gen-optimised games that Xbox has assembled - there’s plenty of choice. If you want that full backlog taken into consideration, take a look at our best Xbox One games list, which has some lovely picks, from major classics to hidden gems, and the latest Xbox Game Pass games....

When the discussion of genres comes up, it’s evident that the word “sci-fi” would be thrown into the mix at some point or the other. After all, this genre is notable for some of the most iconic works of fiction ever made, with everything from The Matrix to Star Wars delving in the realm of science fiction in some way or the other. Of course, video games are no stranger to this genre, with the industry making full use of sci-fi to craft some of the most iconic titles of all time....

Key Points There are many factors to consider when choosing a laptop, including case durability, weight, battery life, performance, screen brightness, and ports. The Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged was voted the best overall in durable laptops.If budget is a concern, the Asus BR1100 Student Laptop may be for you. Durability is a primary concern for customers looking for laptops to use in harsh environments, like a construction site or outdoors. While many laptops claim to be durable, not all of them genuinely are....

The Sega Genesis is home to many amazing games, spanning all genres and with a wide range of styles. It’s hard to pinpoint one genre that the console excelled at, but its real-time strategy game selection is strong, and among some of the best that the 16-bit era offer. © Interneteable/Shutterstock.com The strategy genre blossomed in the early 80s with the popularization of games like Populous and Herzog Zwei, leading to many other titles in the past two decades....

It’s Friday! Or is it? Time is a social construct, so I could tell you it’s Wednesday today, and how could you prove me wrong? It’s Friday because it’s the fifth day this week, but when did this week start? Can’t prove that either, I’m afraid. Well, the calendar in the bottom right corner of the monitor says it’s Friday. Who told the computer that it’s Friday? Anyone could change that display in the settings....

Roguelike and Roguelite are two similar-sounding words that often get conflated. Both were coined to describe games that follow a specific pattern of gameplay, yet both are quite distinct. Video game fans have had a lot of discussion about these definitions, with some annoyance when you call a Roguelite a Roguelike game. It can all be very confusing, so here’s the difference between Roguelike and Roguelite Games. What is a Roguelike?...

Bethesda has released a free trial version of The Evil Within 2 as well as a new first-person mode for the game. The trial version takes players through the opening chapters of the game and it also comes with the new first-person mode. Anyone who upgrades to the full game can carry over their progress. The first-person mode is a free update to the game and it should automatically download. The update comes with the following and you can see the new mode in action below....

The Evil Within 2 has received a brand new update just in time for Halloween, Bethesda and Tango Gameworks have announced (via XBA). Available now for all platforms, the update includes an additional difficulty in the shape of Akumu mode, as well as a bunch of new options such as Infinite Stamina, Super Strength, and Invincibility. The best bit? They don’t affect Achievements/Trophies. Keep in mind that you will have to sign in with a Bethesda....

Warning: MAJOR spoilers for The Good Place Seasons 1 & 2. Welcome! Everything is fine. When NBC asked TV comedy writer Mike Schur (The Office, Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn 99) to give them 13 episodes of any show he liked, he did not waste the opportunity. Schur seized the chance to create the most inventive, intelligent, silly comedy around, and to fill it with actors people love and a creative staff capable of wonderful, wonderful things....

When The LEGO Movie was released back in 2014, its success was, fair to say, something of a surprise to a lot of moviegoers. Based on a cash-cow toy franchise made up of several disparate lines without a clear narrative focus to home in on, it’s a movie that shouldn’t have worked. But, in the hands of writer/directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, it did work – thanks to a unique mix of childlike imagination, out-there storytelling, clever pop-culture references, luscious visuals and a wonderfully meta last-act twist that hit many adults in the audience right in the feels....

The Outer Worlds was exhibited at Tokyo Game Show, and 20 minutes of unseen and uncut gameplay footage has been uploaded to a Taiwanese YouTube channel (via gamesradar). So far, this has been the closest representation of what players will expect from Obsidian Entertainment’s new game. The build is running on a PlayStation 4, and all the text and UI is in Japanese for Tokyo Game Show attendees. Still, it offers a practical look at how combat, the inventory, environments, and dialogue will work....

The Outer Worlds comes to the Nintendo Switch on March 6, as announced by Obsidian Entertainment, Virtuos Games, and Private Division (via a press release). Offering a darkly comic and cosmic critique of capitalism, The Outer Worlds follows the adventures of the Stranger, a customisable character who will make or break the colony of Halcyon. With no right answers and a lot of wrong turns, the player encounters colourful corporate schmucks and sparky rebellious survivors, and the player’s actions determine the fate of the shady Board ruling over the planets....

The Rolling Stones closed Their Satanic Majesties Request with the song “On with the Show,” but decided that a No Filter Tour during a health crisis is a mistake, regardless of Keith Richards’ constitution. The legendary band postponed their 2020 No Filter Tour of North America due to the coronavirus pandemic. No new dates have been announced as of press time but ticketholders are urged to “hold onto their original tickets and await further information....

All Pokémon are special in their own way; even Trubbish. But there’s one kind of monster that is special-er than all the other kinds, and that’s DOGS. Think about it: dogs are man’s best friend in the real world, and Pokémon are clearly a trainer’s best friend. When you combine the two, what else will you get but the most loyal furry friend you’ve ever had? There are a lot of dog and doggy-related Pokémon across the hundreds of Pokédex entries the series has accumulated....

Welcome back, denizens of geek! After taking a few days off for Christmas and New Year, we’re back in quizzical action to bring you the first Week In Geek Quiz of 2020. This is our weekly slot on the site where we round up the most recent news with a series of silly questions about movies, TV shows and games. It’s a bit of lighthearted fun, and we’re very grateful to everyone that gets involved....

Ciri has always been one of the most popular characters in the Witcher series. However, her popularity grew considerably once she appeared as one of the main protagonists in The Witcher 3. Her badass attitude and ability to cut down all sorts of enemies in her path made fans fall in love with her. In the preceding years, those fans have been creating plenty of cosplays of the popular character. And Ciri clearly has a talented fanbase as so many of the cosplays look so much like her....

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Game of the Year Edition will launch for PS4, Xbox One and PC on August 26, Eurogamer has been told. News of the date follows the game’s appearance on the website of German ratings board USK, as spotted by @lifeflower. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition rated in Germany. pic.twitter.com/Lei81I4dOk — lifelower (@lifelower) July 6, 2016 CD Projekt is yet to comment....

Obscenely rich and richly obscene, the Roy family of HBO’s darkly comedic family drama Succession is back for Season 2, and more deplorable than ever. Why do we love watching awful people behave badly on television? If you encountered a family as awful as the Roys live in person, you’d be appalled by their sniping, vulgarity, and general lack of regard for anything other than their massive egos and bank accounts, but somehow this band of contemptable buffoons has us enthralled....

Today, Failbetter Games announced that Sunless Skies has finally added the addition of a horn for your locomotive. According to the Steam store page announcement, this was the second most highly requested item from the Sunless Skies fanbase. Along with the horn addition, the studio also announced the details of their next update, which releases in September and lets you customize your locomotive engine. Hoarder update brings a new officer and more The upcoming update, titled “Hoarder,” will offer new engine part slots....