Helldivers 2: Features We Love to See in Future Patches

Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of my favorite games. The gunplay, teamwork, and sheer chaos of the battlefield are unmatched—but there’s always room for growth. Here are the features I’d love to see in future patches or expansions: 1. Customizable Mech Suits The mechs are already a fan-favorite, but right now they’re limited to just two main loadouts: the minigun with rockets, or the quad autocannon build that many players prefer. Both are powerful, but the lack of variety makes them feel a little constrained. Imagine if players could truly customize their suits. Not just cosmetic paint jobs and

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The Greatest Palpatine Moment You never Saw

There can be little doubt that Emperor Palpatine is one of the greatest villains in all of cinema. Everything from his hooded robes, his devious voice, to his ability to summon lightning, his debut in Return of the Jedi was one of the most memorable moments in the original trilogy. The prequels expanded the character even further, showing us a different side of the character. Palpatine is a master of duality: on one hand, the hooded, sinister figure who pulls the strings from the shadows, often appearing only as a hologram. On the other hand, his public facade is that

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“When Documentaries Blatantly Lie: Revisiting Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra”

Introduction: Two Years Later, It’s Still a Mess Over the past decade, there’s been a growing push for diversity and inclusion in our media. In many cases, this is a good thing. Representation can empower audiences, challenge outdated norms, and bring attention to stories that were long ignored. But when diversity is prioritized at the expense of historical truth — especially in documentaries — we enter dangerous territory. Fiction has room to reimagine. Documentaries do not. When you present falsehoods under the banner of “fact,” you’re not just telling a story — you’re giving your audience a distorted version of

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Did “Oppenheimer” Really Need an “R” Rating?

The line between the MPAA’s R and PG-13 ratings has been a critical factor in the production of mainstream films over the past several decades. When it comes to the genre of historical drama, there is an even deeper debate as to how much “R-rated” content you should include without losing its message.

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The “Cleopatra” Controversy – Netflix Wants Your Attention Again

While it may not be accurate to portray Cleopatra as entirely “white” (she was Greek from a time long before the Caucasians pushed through Europe) but she certainly wasn’t sub-saharan African, which is what we typically refer to today as “black”.

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How a Score Can Ruin a Great Film – The Biggest Problem with All Quiet on the Western Front

Based on the 1929 book by German WWI veteran Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front (All Quiet for short) paints a gripping story of everyday trench life during The Great War from the German perspective. It is a horrific tale of how a brotherhood of patriots can be withered down one by one until they are eliminated by war.

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“Bloody Roses” – Wars of the Roses TV Series Pitch / Dreamcast

Long before George R.R. Martin dreamed of Westeros, there was a very real medieval family feud between the King and his noble houses. It was the 15th century, the land was Britannia, and the conflict was The Wars of the Roses.

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Monsters We Met: The Most Underrated Paleo Documentary You Need To See

Considering that our distant ancestors encountered beasts, it is miraculous how humans arose to be the dominant species on the planet. However, there is no doubt that our ascension came at the cost of other species. One paleo-documentary that really hits this home is the miniseries Monsters We Met.

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Primal – The Power of “Show, Don’t Tell”

A caveman and a T-Rex going on adventures don’t sound like much on its own. However, with great writing, an expanding mystical world, and allowing the scenes to breathe makes Primal potentially one of the best-animated shows to come out this decade.

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