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Virtue and a Sledgehammer reviews are coming in now: www.metacritic.com/game/virtue-... "I can't recall the last time a game hit me this hard." - Kieron Verbrugge, covergeek

Phantom Blade Zero [PC - 88; PS5 - 86] releases Thurs: www.metacritic.com/game/phantom... "Phantom Blade Zero’s combat system should be taught in every game design school. It’s rare to see this level of mastery, even from studios w/years of AAA experience under their belts." - screenactu

Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy reviews are in: www.metacritic.com/game/remothe... "A solid stalker horror game that effectively ties up the narrative from across the trilogy." - The Sixth Axis

Wild Horse Nine [79] opens in early access screenings Friday: www.metacritic.com/movie/wild-h... "The film is downright wonderful, and Malkovich and Rockwell are irresistible in it." - Robbie Collin, The Telegraph

List of Renewed & Canceled TV Shows for the 2026-27 Season: www.metacritic.com/news/tv-rene... Coven Academy (Freeform) has been renewed for a 2nd season.

With the first 57 critic reviews lodged, Phantom Blade Zero has a Metascore of [PC - 89; PS5 - 88] www.metacritic.com/game/phantom... "A beautiful & horrific game, Phantom Blade Zero has everything to be both the game of the year & to be a gateway to wuxia for new audiences."- But Why Tho?

Phantom Blade Zero reviews are coming in NOW: www.metacritic.com/game/phantom... "A beautiful and horrific game, Phantom Blade Zero has everything to be both the game of the year and to be a gateway to wuxia for new audiences." - But Why Tho?

Based on score predictions from our social followers, the aggregate Metascore prediction for Phantom Blade Zero is [88.9] www.metacritic.com/game/phantom... Check back in just over 3 hours to see how close we are...

Weekend Box Office (*Domestic Estimates): (1) Clayface $24.0 mil (2) You Can See Everything $19.5 (3) Wildwood $11.0 (4) Street Fighter $8.6 (5) Wicker $5.8 www.metacritic.com/news/upcomin...

Friday Box Office (*Domestic Estimates): (1) Clayface $10.4 mil (2) You Can See Everything $6.1 [$32.0 m total] (3) Wildwood $4.3 (4) Wicker $2.4 (5) Street Fighter $2.3 (6) Other Mommy $1.2 (7) Sense and Sensibility $1.1 www.metacritic.com/news/upcomin...

The Americans [89] is a Metacritic Must-Watch (all 6 seasons on Hulu) www.metacritic.com/tv/the-ameri... "They are father, mother, friend, co-worker, husband, wife—as well as being spy & killer. It is that depth of character & nuance in the writing that elevates The Americans." - Brian Tallerico

Warren Miller's Steep and Deep (is on Prime Video in some regions): warrenmiller.com/film-archive... #11pmspecial "It made ski films cool instead of goofy, it introduced the idea of big-mountain skiing to the masses..." - Outside Magazine

TV Premiere Dates: www.metacritic.com/news/tv-prem... Nov 26 - The Hunting Wives S2 (Netflix) - The hit Texas-set drama returns for a second season that adds Cam Gigandet and John Stamos to the cast. All eight episodes stream on day one.

Pawel Pawlikowski’s Fatherland, a Metacritic Must-See, is in select cities today. “A film of deep, luminous feeling.” - Manohla Dargis, New York Times www.metacritic.com/movie/father...

Shabazz Palaces - It's A Style Sport [79] dropped today: www.metacritic.com/music/its-a-... "The biggest surprise here is how much fun Butler seems to have when making fun of himself." - Slant Magazine

Director/star Olivia Wilde’s The Invite, with Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz & Edward Norton, is now streaming on HBO Max. www.metacritic.com/movie/the-in... “An uproariously funny take on modern relationships.” - Kent M. Wilheim, The Film Stage

Noah Segan’s The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, w/ John Turturro, opens in New York & LA today. www.metacritic.com/movie/the-on... “It’s the kind of unapologetically local love letter to the Big Apple & its less-illustrious denizens that New York deserves.” - Tomris Laffly, Variety

Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love, a Metacritic Must-See, is in select cities today and on Netflix November 6. www.metacritic.com/movie/possib... “Possible Love is an absorbing, humane drama with a lacerating political edge.” - Manohla Dargis, New York Times

Lupin: Season 4 is on Netflix now (and reviews are in): www.metacritic.com/tv/lupin/sea... "Lupin eschews exposition and offers up Houdini-style thrills right from the start." - Micha Frazer-Carroll, The Guardian

Newlyweds S1 [57] premieres on NBC tonight: www.metacritic.com/tv/newlyweds/ "Despite some rocky elements, Newlyweds has undeniable potential. It’s a good show as it is, but with a little tweaking and time to find its footing, it could be truly great." - Taylor Gates, Collider

New & Upcoming Video Game Releases (with Metascores): www.metacritic.com/news/major-n... Oct 29 - Phantom Blade Zero (PC PS5) - Expect reviews at the end of the weekend. Any Metascore predictions for this one?

Every Call of Duty Game, Ranked Worst to Best: www.metacritic.com/pictures/cal... #7: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (PC, 2026) - "Modern Warfare 4 delivers a strong and engaging multiplayer experience to complement an epic campaign conclusion and captivating DMZ mode." - GameSpot

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 final scored reviews are coming in now: www.metacritic.com/game/call-of... "It's a graphical powerhouse, content-packed, and enjoyable return to form." - COGconnected

Clayface [59] is in theaters now: www.metacritic.com/movie/clayfa... "Lacking scares, stars, or a breakout performance like that of Inde Navarette’s in Obsession, Clayface is unlikely to join that new horror pantheon." - Matt Juul, Boston Globe

Charlie Parr - Rooming House [92] dropped Friday: www.metacritic.com/music/roomin... "Rooming House masterfully juxtaposes America's current economic insecurity and community, the last stand of struggling, impoverished people." - AllMusic

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT [Switch 2 - 79] www.metacritic.com/game/steinsg... "An enthralling, beautiful visual novel that continues to stand tall as one of the greatest time-travel stories of the modern day." - Nintendo Life

The first reviews are in for Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G: Who Iz I?. Look for it in theaters tomorrow. www.metacritic.com/movie/ali-g-...

Nobody Wants This: S3 is on Netflix today (& reviews are in) www.metacritic.com/tv/nobody-wa... "It may have put down roots, but Nobody Wants This knows how to make us fall in love with it all over again." - Jack Seale, The Guardian

DC Comics Movies, Ranked Worst to Best (by Metascore): www.metacritic.com/pictures/dc-... #18 - Clayface hits theaters tomorrow.

Reviews are coming in for Clayface starring Tom Rhys Harries & Naomi Ackie. Look for it in theaters tomorrow. www.metacritic.com/movie/clayfa...

Every Laika Animated Film, Ranked: www.metacritic.com/pictures/eve... Wildwood [85] is in theaters this weekend. "Wildwood brings storytelling and craft together in a special way that reminds you why we go to the movies." - Matt Neglia, Next Best Picture

The Terminal List: S2 is on Prime Video today (and reviews are coming in): www.metacritic.com/tv/the-termi... "Season 2 leans into everything that makes the franchise work and refuses to walk back everything else." - Collider's Michael John Petty

YAGA: S1 [69] comes to AMC+ Friday: www.metacritic.com/tv/yaga/ "Through its first three episodes, Yaga proves itself to be a pretty good yarn that mixes humor with hints of supernatural elements at play." - Rob Owen, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet reviews are coming in now: www.metacritic.com/game/one-pie... "One Piece: Grand Gourmet is a dish with widespread appeal, serving as a great palate cleanser between this season's heavy hitters." - Gamers Heroes

The New Stanford Prison Experiment is on Netflix today (and reviews are coming in): www.metacritic.com/tv/the-new-s... "As with all reality television, we’re clearly at the mercy of the edit." - Kevin E G Perry, The Independent

Every Gears of War Game, Ranked: www.metacritic.com/pictures/eve... #6: Gears of War 4 (XB1, 2016)

Final Fantasy Resonance [PS5 - 85] www.metacritic.com/game/final-f... "Its charm is undeniable. Its great cast of characters, fantastic combat, and in depth customization help it stand out in a crowded field." - PlayStation Universe

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort releases Thursday (and reviews are coming in NOW): www.metacritic.com/game/nintend... "...has plenty to keep you engaged and active, even if the new additions aren't quite as fun as what's returning." - Screen Rant

Final Fantasy Resonance reviews are coming in now: www.metacritic.com/game/final-f... "A brilliant tapestry woven with tasteful nostalgia and a lot of heart." - Retcon

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Michael Kiwanuka - Fudge [80] drops Friday: www.metacritic.com/music/fudge/... "This brooding mode is where Kiwanuka's gift shines brightest, and so it is with Fudge." - Mojo

Tony Iommi - From The Dark [68] drops Friday: www.metacritic.com/music/from-t... "The unmistakeable sound of That Guitar and the bludgeon of Those Riffs can only mean that the fire still blazes." - Classic Rock Magazine

New & Upcoming DVD/Blu-ray Releases (with Metascores): www.metacritic.com/news/dvd-blu... Out tomorrow: The Agency S1 [66] - "Shockingly well made. Tense and intense, The Agency gives off 'MI-5' and 'Sleeper Cell' vibes." - Rob Owen, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Stupid Never Dies comes out Wednesday (and reviews are coming in now) www.metacritic.com/game/stupid-... "Sometimes smart, sometimes stupid, Stupid Never Dies toes a line between charming and cringe-worthy, and occasionally falls over to both sides." - Player 2

Phony: S1 [81] comes to Hulu tomorrow: www.metacritic.com/tv/phony/ "Phony quickly turns itself inside out, blending comedy and mystery to become one of the most interesting new series released this year, and one of the most unsettling." - Kaiya Shunyata, RogerEbert .com

Short Term 12 [82] is a Metacritic Must-See (now on Prime Video): www.metacritic.com/movie/short-... #11pmspecial "It's a delicate yet passionate creation, modest in scope but almost overwhelming in its emotional intricacy, ambition, and resonance." - Inkoo Kang, Village Voice

Deadwood [85] is a Metacritic Must-Watch (HBO Max): www.metacritic.com/tv/deadwood/ #11pmspecial "Deadwood may not offer the vision of the Old West Americans have had for years, but it is a stunning, intelligent, almost poetic view of how we came to be a nation." - Charlie McCollum

All 4 seasons of Ozark [69] are on Netflix: www.metacritic.com/tv/ozark/ #11pmspecial "Ozark returns to prove its worth in the genre by remaining a riveting and satisfying crime drama to its bitter (almost) end." - Saloni Gajjar, The AV Club

Weekend Box Office (*Domestic Estimates): (1) Street Fighter $31.0 mil (2) You Can See Everything $15.0 (in only 855 theaters) (3) Other Mommy $8.4 (4) Whalefall $8.0 (5) Sense and Sensibility $7.3 (6) Verity $6.2 (7) Resident Evil $5.5 www.metacritic.com/news/upcomin...

King of New York [66] is on the Criterion Channel: www.metacritic.com/movie/king-o... #11pmspecial "Mr. Walken, as Frank, does a memorable job of taking a fanciful projection of corruption, greed and complacency, giving it intelligence, and making it flesh and blood." - Janet Maslin, NYT