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29 September at 0:27

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It's Lisa from Blackpink. A kpop group that's insanely famous

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29 September at 0:25

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It's listed here for ordering https://nexushub.co.za/product/ace-combat-8-wings-of-theve-deluxe-edition-pid286052.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23959178116&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi8DS1aiSlwMVCo5QBh3soyFrEAQYBSABEgLql_D_BwE

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28 September at 15:44

Hey Tea, I really wanna order Ace Combat 8 - another supplier has the Deluxe edition; are you guys getting it too, or should I go ahead and order it?

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28 September at 15:39

You're not the only one, I literally had that conversation yesterday - apparently it's some K-pop person lol

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28 September at 14:21

I thought that new controller collab was with the Japanese singer LiSA and I would've bought it if it was her. No idea who this other person is lol

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28 September at 13:20

Also looking forward to replaying Stellar Blade on Switch 2. Wonder if it will have a one-handed handheld mode

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28 September at 13:18

That price on the Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077 is such a good price. What a great game, and how CDPR managed to get it looking as good as it does and run as well as it does on Switch 2 is amazing. Loved it on PS5 and love it on Switch 2. Nice thing is that even the expansion is fully on the Switch 2 cart.

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28 September at 13:16

@Tea

Thank you!!! I'm definitely taking one

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28 September at 10:33

Mornign Guys!

Sheesh - what a Comic Con! it was nuts!

For those waiting on the PlayStation 5 Dualsense limited edition LISA controller, please note proders open at 10am on the 2nd October

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28 September at 9:54

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Had a nice chilled out weekend.

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E.T. Returns for Commercial/Short Film Sequel, Watch it Now

by Sam Aberdeen on 29 November, 2019

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial is one of the most iconic films in cinema history. Director Steven Spielberg's take on an alien trying to get home and away from the clutches of a shady government was an endearing, charming, and heart-warming experiment in family-friendly wholesomeness that's absolutely perfect for bringing families together for a watch. Comcast seems to think so, and went out of their way to shoot an advertisement - but it's pretty much a short film sequel, to be honest - of the classic, and it reunites Henry Thomas with the lovable alien once again.

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The Xfinity Ad plays out like a sequel to the film, and shows Thomas reprising his role as an older Elliott with a family. E.T. returns to visit Elliott, and decides to spend Thanksgiving with them. We also learn of E.T.'s own family back home. This all sounds cheesy and overly sentimental, but as a fan of the film, this put a huge grin on my face. It respects the original while never forcing its overall message in our faces. Basically, it feels like Spielberg returned to make this short film/ad, and it's the most wholesome thing you will see all day.

As Screen Rant points out, this commercial was approved by Spielberg himself, as it respects the characters of both E.T. and Elliott without coming across as a huge product placement. E.T. even plays a game in VR, and encounters a T-Rex - Jurassic Park nod? Thomas explained that Spielberg gave his blessing, stating "looking at the storyboards, I could see exactly why Steven (Spielberg) was really behind it, because the integrity of the story isn’t lost in this retelling."

Do give this a watch if you're a fan of the original, as it's one of those commercials that truly honors it while being beautifully reimagined from the classic.