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The Ranch: Sam Elliott, Ashton Kutcher and the Bennett Family
Sam Elliott in a sitcom. I swear, I never would have expected it. And yet he manages to give The Ranch something unique — something no other actor could have brought to that series in quite the same way. The Unlikely Pairing The producers paired Sam Elliott — forever the icon of the wild west,…
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Apple iMac vs Dell: Exactly How Much More Does It Cost?
One of the most common conversations among tech enthusiasts is the age-old PC vs iMac debate. Some prefer one for philosophical or historical reasons. Others launch into lengthy technical arguments. Personally, I’ve always remained fairly neutral — I’ve always seen both advantages and disadvantages in each option. But in the end you have to look…
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Black Mirror: A Series About Dystopian Futures of Technology
Black Mirror is one of the most original TV series of recent years — and also one of the hardest to recommend without a few words of warning. British, anthology, arrived at its third season on Netflix with self-contained episodes, it’s based on possible futures in which a technology or trend of our society is…
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Doctor Strange: Magic Crosses the $100 Million Mark
Doctor Strange surpassed $100 million at the domestic US box office in its first weeks of release, marking an excellent debut for the new chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not bad for the cinematic debut of the Sorcerer Supreme, played by a Benedict Cumberbatch in outstanding form. Box Office Numbers US gross: $103,988,170 (30.2%)…
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Early Seasons Now on Netflix
Finally available! With the arrival of Season 4 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on American screens, Netflix has added the early seasons of the series to its Italian catalogue. If you haven’t yet followed the adventures of Agent Coulson and his team, now is the perfect time to catch up. A Marvel Universe Ready to Discover…
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Civilization VI Is Out Today — Soundtrack: “Sogno di Volare” by Christopher Tin with Lyrics by Leonardo Da Vinci
This isn’t a gaming hot-news site and I won’t report the release of Civilization VI as a front-page event. Here we talk about titles that leave something behind — or about aspects that make them special. And Civilization VI, released on 21 October 2016, has one aspect that absolutely deserves to be talked about: its…
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Amazon: Games Week Deals Are Almost Over!
Every year, coinciding with Milan’s Games Week, the major e-commerce platforms launch promotional campaigns dedicated to gaming. It’s one of the most anticipated events among Italian gamers for making smart purchases on hardware, peripherals and titles — an occasion worth keeping an eye on if you want to build your game library without emptying your…
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Hearthstone — A Night in Karazhan: Welcome to Medivh’s Party!
Blizzard has added a new adventure to its award-winning Hearthstone — and let’s say it right away: it’s a lot of fun. A Night in Karazhan takes players to the opulent party thrown by Archmage Medivh, with a playful atmosphere and fresh, original game mechanics. What Is Hearthstone For anyone not familiar, Hearthstone is the…
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Wolfenstein: The New Order — Soldier Blazkowicz Returns to Battle
I’d been wanting to write about this title for a while, even though I’d finished it some months before finally sitting down to do so. Wolfenstein: The New Order is a 2014 game — a premium title that, with a little patience during a Steam sale, became a practically mandatory purchase. And I have no…
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No Man’s Sky: Explorers of an Unknown Universe
There was something special about the summer of 2016, when No Man’s Sky launched amid enormous expectations and equally enormous controversy. This post isn’t a review — it’s the account of an experience, much like the galaxy it describes: personal, unique, unrepeatable. What Is No Man’s Sky? It’s a space exploration game in which you…