GamesThird Person ShooterHelldivers 2One month into the Galactic War, the Helldivers 2 community learned that spreading democracy isn’t as easy as it looksWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
GamesThird Person ShooterHelldivers 2One month into the Galactic War, the Helldivers 2 community learned that spreading democracy isn’t as easy as it looksWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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It’s been one month since Super Earth High-Command mobilized the Helldivers into the Second Galactic War. Operation Valiant Enclosure was supposed to be a simple counter-offensive, designed to halt an emerging Terminid advance on the Orion Sector. The battle to protect Heeth and Angel’s Venture was easily won, but other threats soon emerged – while bugs swarmed eastern territories, a western front emerged as Automatons launched a debilitating assault against the worlds of Mantes and Draupnir. Our forces were spread too thinly. Countless colonies have been lost, and millions ofHelldivers 2soldiers are confirmed KIA; but still the battle rages on. As the war stretched into its fourth week, a Major Order sent us scrambling back to Heeth and Angel’s Venture, the planets bordering Super Earth now engulfed in Terminid spores. The territories were held until SEAF reinforcements arrived, but there’s no telling what hell awaits from here.
In an environment where live-service experiences feel increasingly caustic, Helldivers 2 is a real triumph. Titles that occupy this space have only become more demanding of our most valuable commodities – our attention, energy, and money – in the years since the battle royale supplanted the MMO as the ultimate time vampire, but there’s something refreshingly refined about developer Arrowhead Game Studios' approach to player retention. There’s no conventional battle pass to buy into, nor is the story sectioned out between seasonal rotations. Instead it’s you, your friends, and an endless swarm of enemies to swat as you rotate between exceptionally simple objective-sets.
Engage the ICBM, extract the hostages, eradicate your enemies, and try to minimize casualties. Or don’t. Friendly-fire is switched on for a reason, and there’s only so many times you can tell your buddy not to activate the Orbital 380mm HE Barrage Stratagem in an enclosed combat arena. That’s all part of the fun, of course, so too is buying wholeheartedly into the fantasy of spreading democracy across exotic worlds. Something I really appreciate about Helldivers 2 is how lightly Arrowhead guides players between points of interest in its Galactic War. Hang around in the foyer of your Super Destroyer for long enough and you might see apropaganda videonews bulletin dispatch from Super Earth trying to galvanize forces to specific planetary sectors, while the galaxy map will provide brief updates about the shifting frontline.
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“It’s been fascinating to see the mentality of the community shift in real-time over the last four weeks. Scroll down to the ‘Diaries from the Frontline’ section of this article and you’ll be able to see it too, where you can follow along with our reporting across the first month of Major Orders.”
“It’s been fascinating to see the mentality of the community shift in real-time over the last four weeks. Scroll down to the ‘Diaries from the Frontline’ section of this article and you’ll be able to see it too, where you can follow along with our reporting across the first month of Major Orders.”
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Diaries from the Frontlines: Tracking the Galactic War effort
Helldivers 2 dev doubles the player capacity of its servers, but tells fans it’s “still not enough” to meet the demand
Helldivers 2 dev doubles the player capacity of its servers, but tells fans it’s “still not enough” to meet the demand
Helldivers 2 dev doubles the player capacity of its servers, but tells fans it’s “still not enough” to meet the demand
Helldivers 2 dev doubles the player capacity of its servers, but tells fans it’s “still not enough” to meet the demand
Helldivers 2 dev doubles the player capacity of its servers, but tells fans it’s “still not enough” to meet the demand
Helldivers 2 dev doubles the player capacity of its servers, but tells fans it’s “still not enough” to meet the demand
After a chaotic first week, Helldivers 2 director says the team is “completely exhausted” but “very, very pleased” with its success
After a chaotic first week, Helldivers 2 director says the team is “completely exhausted” but “very, very pleased” with its success
After a chaotic first week, Helldivers 2 director says the team is “completely exhausted” but “very, very pleased” with its success
After a chaotic first week, Helldivers 2 director says the team is “completely exhausted” but “very, very pleased” with its success
After a chaotic first week, Helldivers 2 director says the team is “completely exhausted” but “very, very pleased” with its success
After a chaotic first week, Helldivers 2 director says the team is “completely exhausted” but “very, very pleased” with its success
Helldivers 2 goes full “robot Vietnam” with new mission types against the horrible Automatons
Helldivers 2 goes full “robot Vietnam” with new mission types against the horrible Automatons
Helldivers 2 goes full “robot Vietnam” with new mission types against the horrible Automatons
Helldivers 2 goes full “robot Vietnam” with new mission types against the horrible Automatons
Helldivers 2 goes full “robot Vietnam” with new mission types against the horrible Automatons
Helldivers 2 goes full “robot Vietnam” with new mission types against the horrible Automatons
As Helldivers 2 players lose ground to Automatons, attention turns to the XP farmers not helping: “We are handing bots planets like candy on Halloween”
As Helldivers 2 players lose ground to Automatons, attention turns to the XP farmers not helping: “We are handing bots planets like candy on Halloween”
As Helldivers 2 players lose ground to Automatons, attention turns to the XP farmers not helping: “We are handing bots planets like candy on Halloween”
As Helldivers 2 players lose ground to Automatons, attention turns to the XP farmers not helping: “We are handing bots planets like candy on Halloween”
As Helldivers 2 players lose ground to Automatons, attention turns to the XP farmers not helping: “We are handing bots planets like candy on Halloween”
As Helldivers 2 players lose ground to Automatons, attention turns to the XP farmers not helping: “We are handing bots planets like candy on Halloween”
Undemocratic Helldivers 2 players off the hook as dev sets the record straight, confirming XP farmers aren’t helping the Automatons win
Undemocratic Helldivers 2 players off the hook as dev sets the record straight, confirming XP farmers aren’t helping the Automatons win
Undemocratic Helldivers 2 players off the hook as dev sets the record straight, confirming XP farmers aren’t helping the Automatons win
Undemocratic Helldivers 2 players off the hook as dev sets the record straight, confirming XP farmers aren’t helping the Automatons win
Undemocratic Helldivers 2 players off the hook as dev sets the record straight, confirming XP farmers aren’t helping the Automatons win
Undemocratic Helldivers 2 players off the hook as dev sets the record straight, confirming XP farmers aren’t helping the Automatons win
Helldivers 2 escort missions are out of control, but we’re in this together so the community’s desperately trying to help their fellow recruits stay alive
Helldivers 2 escort missions are out of control, but we’re in this together so the community’s desperately trying to help their fellow recruits stay alive
Helldivers 2 escort missions are out of control, but we’re in this together so the community’s desperately trying to help their fellow recruits stay alive
Helldivers 2 escort missions are out of control, but we’re in this together so the community’s desperately trying to help their fellow recruits stay alive
Helldivers 2 escort missions are out of control, but we’re in this together so the community’s desperately trying to help their fellow recruits stay alive
Helldivers 2 escort missions are out of control, but we’re in this together so the community’s desperately trying to help their fellow recruits stay alive
Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2’s most infamous planet, has been lost to the robots - but players are already fighting to retake the world they’ve dubbed “space Vietnam”
Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2’s most infamous planet, has been lost to the robots - but players are already fighting to retake the world they’ve dubbed “space Vietnam”
Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2’s most infamous planet, has been lost to the robots - but players are already fighting to retake the world they’ve dubbed “space Vietnam”
Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2’s most infamous planet, has been lost to the robots - but players are already fighting to retake the world they’ve dubbed “space Vietnam”
Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2’s most infamous planet, has been lost to the robots - but players are already fighting to retake the world they’ve dubbed “space Vietnam”
Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2’s most infamous planet, has been lost to the robots - but players are already fighting to retake the world they’ve dubbed “space Vietnam”
“Malevelon Creek was literally an inside job”: Helldivers 2 grunts in pieces after learning a real-life D&D game master is beating their asses in the Galactic War
“Malevelon Creek was literally an inside job”: Helldivers 2 grunts in pieces after learning a real-life D&D game master is beating their asses in the Galactic War
“Malevelon Creek was literally an inside job”: Helldivers 2 grunts in pieces after learning a real-life D&D game master is beating their asses in the Galactic War
“Malevelon Creek was literally an inside job”: Helldivers 2 grunts in pieces after learning a real-life D&D game master is beating their asses in the Galactic War
“Malevelon Creek was literally an inside job”: Helldivers 2 grunts in pieces after learning a real-life D&D game master is beating their asses in the Galactic War
“Malevelon Creek was literally an inside job”: Helldivers 2 grunts in pieces after learning a real-life D&D game master is beating their asses in the Galactic War
Helldivers 2 players died over 10 million times taking a single planet, Mort, from the Automatons this week – and even then barely pulled it off
Helldivers 2 players died over 10 million times taking a single planet, Mort, from the Automatons this week – and even then barely pulled it off
Helldivers 2 players died over 10 million times taking a single planet, Mort, from the Automatons this week – and even then barely pulled it off
Helldivers 2 players died over 10 million times taking a single planet, Mort, from the Automatons this week – and even then barely pulled it off
Helldivers 2 players died over 10 million times taking a single planet, Mort, from the Automatons this week – and even then barely pulled it off
Helldivers 2 players died over 10 million times taking a single planet, Mort, from the Automatons this week – and even then barely pulled it off
350,000-strong Helldivers 2 contingent curses now-infamous galactic D&D master Joel as their next big campaign after Malevelon Creek takes a turn for the worst
350,000-strong Helldivers 2 contingent curses now-infamous galactic D&D master Joel as their next big campaign after Malevelon Creek takes a turn for the worst
350,000-strong Helldivers 2 contingent curses now-infamous galactic D&D master Joel as their next big campaign after Malevelon Creek takes a turn for the worst
350,000-strong Helldivers 2 contingent curses now-infamous galactic D&D master Joel as their next big campaign after Malevelon Creek takes a turn for the worst
350,000-strong Helldivers 2 contingent curses now-infamous galactic D&D master Joel as their next big campaign after Malevelon Creek takes a turn for the worst
350,000-strong Helldivers 2 contingent curses now-infamous galactic D&D master Joel as their next big campaign after Malevelon Creek takes a turn for the worst
With Super Earth losing another planet to the Automatons, Helldivers 2 players want the community to think harder about galactic strategy
With Super Earth losing another planet to the Automatons, Helldivers 2 players want the community to think harder about galactic strategy
With Super Earth losing another planet to the Automatons, Helldivers 2 players want the community to think harder about galactic strategy
With Super Earth losing another planet to the Automatons, Helldivers 2 players want the community to think harder about galactic strategy
With Super Earth losing another planet to the Automatons, Helldivers 2 players want the community to think harder about galactic strategy
With Super Earth losing another planet to the Automatons, Helldivers 2 players want the community to think harder about galactic strategy
As Helldivers 2 players died millions of times on planet Mort, D&D-style war master Joel was “watching it all go down” and called it a “thing of beauty”
As Helldivers 2 players died millions of times on planet Mort, D&D-style war master Joel was “watching it all go down” and called it a “thing of beauty”
As Helldivers 2 players died millions of times on planet Mort, D&D-style war master Joel was “watching it all go down” and called it a “thing of beauty”
As Helldivers 2 players died millions of times on planet Mort, D&D-style war master Joel was “watching it all go down” and called it a “thing of beauty”
As Helldivers 2 players died millions of times on planet Mort, D&D-style war master Joel was “watching it all go down” and called it a “thing of beauty”
As Helldivers 2 players died millions of times on planet Mort, D&D-style war master Joel was “watching it all go down” and called it a “thing of beauty”
Helldivers 2 got so big that its virtual D&D master Joel needed “emergency” assistance: “He’s only one guy, and he was just not sleeping … sending me messages at 4am”
Helldivers 2 got so big that its virtual D&D master Joel needed “emergency” assistance: “He’s only one guy, and he was just not sleeping … sending me messages at 4am”
Helldivers 2 got so big that its virtual D&D master Joel needed “emergency” assistance: “He’s only one guy, and he was just not sleeping … sending me messages at 4am”
Helldivers 2 got so big that its virtual D&D master Joel needed “emergency” assistance: “He’s only one guy, and he was just not sleeping … sending me messages at 4am”
Helldivers 2 got so big that its virtual D&D master Joel needed “emergency” assistance: “He’s only one guy, and he was just not sleeping … sending me messages at 4am”
Helldivers 2 got so big that its virtual D&D master Joel needed “emergency” assistance: “He’s only one guy, and he was just not sleeping … sending me messages at 4am”
Helldivers 2 needed its own D&D-type game master because the co-op shooter “is going to run for a long time, we’d love to see it go for many years”
Helldivers 2 needed its own D&D-type game master because the co-op shooter “is going to run for a long time, we’d love to see it go for many years”
Helldivers 2 needed its own D&D-type game master because the co-op shooter “is going to run for a long time, we’d love to see it go for many years”
Helldivers 2 needed its own D&D-type game master because the co-op shooter “is going to run for a long time, we’d love to see it go for many years”
Helldivers 2 needed its own D&D-type game master because the co-op shooter “is going to run for a long time, we’d love to see it go for many years”
Helldivers 2 needed its own D&D-type game master because the co-op shooter “is going to run for a long time, we’d love to see it go for many years”
Helldivers 2 devs “knew it would be divisive” to put one real person in charge of the war: “It’s something that a video game has never done before”
Helldivers 2 devs “knew it would be divisive” to put one real person in charge of the war: “It’s something that a video game has never done before”
Helldivers 2 devs “knew it would be divisive” to put one real person in charge of the war: “It’s something that a video game has never done before”
Helldivers 2 devs “knew it would be divisive” to put one real person in charge of the war: “It’s something that a video game has never done before”
Helldivers 2 devs “knew it would be divisive” to put one real person in charge of the war: “It’s something that a video game has never done before”
Helldivers 2 devs “knew it would be divisive” to put one real person in charge of the war: “It’s something that a video game has never done before”
Helldivers 2 dev casually confirms mechs are coming “soon” – meet the EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit
Helldivers 2 dev casually confirms mechs are coming “soon” – meet the EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit
Helldivers 2 dev casually confirms mechs are coming “soon” – meet the EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit
Helldivers 2 dev casually confirms mechs are coming “soon” – meet the EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit
Helldivers 2 dev casually confirms mechs are coming “soon” – meet the EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit
Helldivers 2 dev casually confirms mechs are coming “soon” – meet the EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit
Helldivers 2 is “halting all output” on mechs after factory planet Tien Kwan comes under attack in galactic game master Joel’s latest twist
Helldivers 2 is “halting all output” on mechs after factory planet Tien Kwan comes under attack in galactic game master Joel’s latest twist
Helldivers 2 is “halting all output” on mechs after factory planet Tien Kwan comes under attack in galactic game master Joel’s latest twist
Helldivers 2 is “halting all output” on mechs after factory planet Tien Kwan comes under attack in galactic game master Joel’s latest twist
Helldivers 2 is “halting all output” on mechs after factory planet Tien Kwan comes under attack in galactic game master Joel’s latest twist
Helldivers 2 is “halting all output” on mechs after factory planet Tien Kwan comes under attack in galactic game master Joel’s latest twist
How to liberate Tien Kwan in Helldivers 2and Help the mech manufacturers before it’s too late
How to liberate Tien Kwan in Helldivers 2and Help the mech manufacturers before it’s too late
How to liberate Tien Kwan in Helldivers 2and Help the mech manufacturers before it’s too late
How to liberate Tien Kwan in Helldivers 2and Help the mech manufacturers before it’s too late
How to liberate Tien Kwan in Helldivers 2and Help the mech manufacturers before it’s too late
How to liberate Tien Kwan in Helldivers 2and Help the mech manufacturers before it’s too late
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GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS
1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
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Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
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Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
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Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
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Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
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Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”
3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”
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Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”
4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”
4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”
5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”
5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”
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Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”
1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”
1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”
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Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”
2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”
2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”
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Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”
3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”
3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”
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Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”
4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
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Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”
5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”
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Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”