Fifteen Films Advance in Visual Effects Race for 83rd Academy Awards The Academy has revealed its shortlist of contenders vying for recognition in the Visual Effects category for this year's Oscars. Among the semifinalists are blockbuster fantasy adaptations including Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" and the latest installment in the "Harry Potter" franchise. Christopher Nolan's mind-bending...

Farming all 74 blueprints in ARC Raiders used to be the kind of grind that made you wonder if it was worth the trouble, but since the 1.3 “Duck Update,” it’s a whole different game. The boost to Aphelion drop rates means your time actually feels valued now, and hitting Speranza after the patch makes that clear fast. You’ll also notice you no longer need a specific...