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Skies of Arcadia Legends review cover. Describes as a 2002 RPG gem by Overworks, highlighting its charm and vibrant gameplay. Advice to find cheats for aggressive battles. Rating options include "Didn't Like It," "Decent," "Loved It," and "Masterpiece," with "Loved It" highlighted.
Cover art for "Yoshi's Crafted World," featuring Yoshi surrounded by colorful, crafted elements. Described as a charming game, enjoyable but slow-paced, with a recommendation to save time unless played with kids. Rated as "Decent." Released in 2019 by Good-Feel.
A screenshot of a website covered in ads with the article barely visible.
A screenshot of The Verge, with a newsletter sign-up banner popping up even though the user is a paid subscriber.
Screenshot of the Installer newsletter from The Verge with text: ‘This week, I've mostly been sick, which has meant nearly a full rewatch of Parks and Recreation while alternately napping and feeling bad for myself. But I've also been reading about Nick Fuentes and clowns, listening to old episodes of Short History Of, testing the NextSense Smartbuds while I sleep, writing in the Outerline Markdown app beta, and eagerly looking for things to do with the upcoming Flipper One.’
Cover artwork and review of "Devil May Cry" Netflix series, 2025. Features a character with a sword on a pink cityscape background. Review mentions good story and character moments but criticizes the audio mix. Rated “okay”
A close-up photo of an orange tabby cat standing next to a large, bright orange, plastic toy of the comic character Garfield
The game cover for Metaphor: Refantazio, a visual novel developed by Studio Zero. The cover shows a visually striking cityscape with a hazy, orange and yellow color palette suggesting a futuristic setting. Several characters with masks and swords are depicted, engaged in a dramatic scene. The game title ‘Metaphor: Refantazio’ is in large, stylized fonts at the top, with ‘2024’ below. A short promotional blurb reads: ‘If you like Persona, you’ll love this. If you don’t like Persona, you’ll like this. It refines a lot of what makes Persona great. At times the friendship building was long, but the characters make up for it. Play it!’ Below the image are buttons labeled ‘Pass’, ‘Okay’, ‘Great’, and ‘Fantastic’
"The Dragon Republic book cover by R. F. Kuang features flowing black and white art. Includes review text praising its high stakes and unexpected moments, expressing excitement for a sequel. User rating options displayed below."
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang cover displayed. Reader review: 'Straight up Naruto vibes. Things move fast and I couldn’t believe how quickly I finished this. Couldn’t put it down.' Rated Fantastic.
"Diamonds Are Forever" film review with poster. It mentions Sean Connery and the film's energy being lost after a strong start. Features a diamond heist, colorful characters, weak chase scenes, and an ending with two individuals falling from a boat. Options: Pass, Okay, Great, Fantastic.
Podcast player interface showing episode titled "Privacy Screens and Apple Report Cards" from "Dithering." Cover art features a vintage photo of a man skiing while holding a selfie stick. The player shows playback controls and a progress bar at 12:12 out of 15 minutes.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service 1969 movie review by Peter R. Hunt. Critique highlights a different vibe from Lazenby compared to Connery. Describes movie as more akin to Corleone's Italy than a classic spy film. Reflects on 60s era ending, anticipating Bond 1970 edition. Ratings: Pass, Okay, Great, Fantastic.
"You Only Live Twice" 1967 film review by Lewis Gilbert. Critique mentions long sightseeing and training scenes, with a reveal of Dr. Evil's face. Reviewer finds it not worth watching; rates as "Okay". Options below are Pass, Okay, Great, Fantastic. Poster shows people in swimsuits, one holding a gun.
Thunderball movie review card. Features the 1965 poster with scuba divers and beachgoers. Caption: "Back to better form. The villains lay out their motivation and then get to work. Way better than the late-to-develop plot in Goldfinger." Rated "Great."
The Running Man movie poster by Edgar Wright, 2025. Features action scenes with various characters. Review reads: 'The soundtrack was great. The plot moves fast but never connects the bigger storylines. No character connection or motivations. Easy skip.' Rating: Pass.
Giant Gundam statue at an industrial site with text overlay: "When they call your Gundam a Transformer." The statue is intricately detailed with a red, white, blue, and yellow color scheme, standing in front of metal scaffolding.
From Russia with Love film cover featuring a character with a gun and a woman in an elegant dress. Text notes the 1963 Terence Young film marks the first appearance of Q, lauds the cast and vivid locations, and praises Connery. Rated 'Great' with buttons for Pass, Okay, Fantastic.
Artwork of 'Dr. No' featuring a man in a suit with arms crossed, flanked by a woman in a bikini. Explosions and action scenes depicted below. Review text praises the original Bond film as a blend of detective and spy thriller. Rated 'Great' in viewing categories.
Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise, set against a post-apocalyptic background with the game's logo above. The text describes the game as a 2018 title by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios, appealing to fans with some grind-heavy side stories. Options for rating include Pass, Okay, Great, and Fantastic. Great is selected.
Movie poster featuring two men wrapped by a large anaconda with the title "Anaconda" in bold red. To the right, a review mentions the film is directed by Tom Gormican, out in 2025, and describes it as a humorous experience but not as self-aware as "Tropic Thunder." Rated "Great."
Promotional card for the video game Ghost of Yotei showing a kneeling warrior in a straw hat surrounded by swords and falling yellow leaves with a snow-covered mountain behind them. Beside the art is a review praising the 2025 Sucker Punch Productions title, highlighting its inspirations and the main character Atsu’s revenge story.
A review of The Ghost in Bone. The author gave the score a “great” and praised its quirky mix of the occult and detective style.
Review card for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba with anime poster art and text praising fan-favorite moments but noting uneven pacing. Rating options shown, with “Great” selected.
Outlook email draft in dark mode with a folder named Test attached. The body is blank with the text Start writing, and the bottom dock shows apps like ChatGPT, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Excel, and Safari.
Book cover of Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur, featuring a minimalist illustration of a sword against a red and white background, with review text praising the classic tale of chivalry.
Screenshot of the iPhone Focus filter settings for “Always On Display.” The screen shows the filter is enabled (green toggle), but the “Always On Display” setting itself is switched off (gray toggle). A red “Delete Filter” button appears at the bottom. The time is 5:50, and the screen is in dark mode.
Review card for the game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, featuring gothic artwork of Alucard holding a sword in front of a full moon. The review praises the game’s evolution from Rondo of Blood and expresses disappointment that Konami hasn’t capitalized more on the franchise, noting at least there’s a Netflix adaptation. The rating selected is “Great.”
Movie review card for The Naked Gun, a 2025 comedy directed by Akiva Schaffer. The poster shows a man doing the splits in midair with a gun and badge, in front of bold pink text and a city skyline. The review praises its nonstop gags and calls it a dumb, fun time.
The Fantastic Four sit on a yellow couch in blue suits with a retro-style robot beside them and a city skyline behind. A review praises the film’s family focus and self-contained story.
A muscular man screams in panic as dozens of cats swarm and climb all over him. The title “Nyaight of the Living Cat” appears at the bottom in bold, stylized text.
A review of Castlevania: Rondo of Blood praises the game as challenging and brutal, highlighting moments of reflection away from the controller. The reviewer rates it as great and expresses appreciation for the experience.
Stylized poster of Superman standing tall with his red cape flowing, surrounded by streaks of red, blue, and white light. A review beside it praises the 2025 James Gunn film as joyful and charming, with Mr. Terrific and Krypto highlighted as standouts.
Review summary for Sports Story. The review criticizes the game as a ‘buggy mess,’ warning others not to buy it and to play Golf Story instead. The verdict is marked ‘Pass.’
Movie review card for the 2025 film F1 directed by Joseph Kosinski. The review describes it as “Top Gun with race cars” and praises it as a thrilling summer spectacle, recommending viewers see it in IMAX. The reviewer rated it “Great.” The image shows a race car driver standing confidently in front of a Formula 1 logo.
Screenshot of a review card for Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, featuring cover art of a cartoon duck in a trench coat holding a book under green light. The text praises the game’s humor and brevity, and the ‘Fantastic’ rating is selected.
Review of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 praises its awe-inspiring scale but criticizes its plot and late-game tutorial. The user selects “Enjoyed It” from rating options. Game art shows characters in a grassy field with a giant tree and dragon in the background.
An illustration of manga character sailor moon morphing into Garfield
A meme that depicts the midwit who uses an overly complex system of integrated tools for productivity and "knowledge management" while the fool and the genuis simply use Apple Notes. Credit: Focusandaction.com for copy
An orange tabby cat being curious
An orange tabby cat with white paws lounging inside an open gray Kenneth Cole suitcase on a carpeted floor.
Review card for the game Fantasian Neo Dimension (2024, Mistwalker) with a colorful anime-style cast on the left. The review describes it as a traditional JRPG with nostalgic diorama backdrops. It notes the first half is much better than the second and criticizes the frequency of random encounters. The user rating selected is “Enjoyed It.”
Screenshot of a review for the animated series Castlevania: Nocturne (2023). The left side shows the show’s poster featuring characters including a man wielding a glowing blue cross, a blonde woman, a blue dragon, and a pale figure with long white hair in the background. The review text reads: “Castlevania leveled up what a video game show could be, and Nocturne continues the trend. Fast action, good humor and many fan-favorite nods. A must-watch for any fan of the games.” Below the review are four rating options: “Didn’t Like It,” “Decent,” “Liked It,” and “Loved It!” with “Loved It!” highlighted.
A digital review card for the video game Hi-Fi Rush (2023) by Tango Gameworks. The cover art on the left features a vibrant, comic-style illustration of the main characters in action, with a dynamic cityscape in the background. The review text describes the game as a mix of Mega Man, Jet Set Radio, and the humor of Scott Pilgrim, praising its personality and soundtrack. At the bottom, there are rating options: “Didn’t Like It,” “Decent,” “Liked It,” and “Loved It!” with “Loved It!” highlighted in blue, indicating the reviewer’s rating.
An orange tabby cat plopped on a wooden valet tray that’s on top of a bed.
A review of The Veiled Throne, part of The Dandelion Dynasty series by Ken Liu. The review text reads: “I wasn’t expecting so much peace for a series that hinges on epic wars. Maybe my frustration for action echoed Phyro’s: I wanted something to happen much sooner! Hoping book 4 can tie these plots together. PS: love the Blossom Gang.” The rating selected is “Liked It.” The book cover on the left features an ornate golden headdress with red and gold embellishments, set against a dark background.
A review of the movie Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), directed by Jeff Fowler. The review text reads: “Fun watch. Needed more time to flesh out the heartfelt moments. Hope the family gets more shine in the next movie. Let’s go back to Green Hills!” The rating selected is “Decent.” The movie poster on the left features Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Shadow, and Dr. Robotnik with a cityscape background, including Big Ben in London.
A review of the game Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth featuring cover art with two male characters in profile, one with dark hair and the other with silver hair. The review praises the RPG for its enduring characters, touching story, and mix of insanity, calling it highly recommended. Below the review, four rating options are displayed: “Didn’t Like It,” “Decent,” “Liked It,” and “Loved It!” with “Loved It!” highlighted in green.
A four-panel meme featuring Homer Simpson lying in bed with different facial expressions, representing stages of a restless night. • Top left: “11 pm” shows Homer peacefully trying to sleep. • Top right: “2 am” shows him wide-eyed and stressed. • Bottom left: “4 am” shows Homer staring blankly with a tired expression. • Bottom right: “8 minutes before my alarm” shows Homer finally asleep, ironically right before needing to wake up.
An orange tabby in a box
Screenshot of Ichiban Kasuga. The protagonist of Like a Dragon.
The DVD cover to A Muppet Family Christmas featuring Kermit the Frog, Fozzy Bear, Gonzo and Miss Piggy. This DVD is a case study in intellectual licensing property hell.
An orange cat scaling a Christmas tree