Metacritic Features and Reports

  1. The Most Anticipated Video Games of 2013

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    Published: January 15, 2013
    Take a look at nearly four dozen of the coming year's most-anticipated games, from returning favorites such as BioShock Infinite and Grand Theft Auto V to new titles like The Last of Us and Watch Dogs.
  2. Music Monday: This Week's New Albums and Videos

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    Published: January 14, 2013
    In Music Monday's triumphant return from holiday hiatus, get a full rundown of this week's new album releases, stream new albums and songs from Yo La Tengo, Toro Y Moi, Justin Timberlake, David Bowie, Destiny's Child, Atoms for Peace, and more, and watch the latest music videos (from artists like Nick Cave, How to Destroy Angels, and Johnny Marr).
  3. This Week: Movie, TV, Music, and Game Picks for January 14-20

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    Published: January 13, 2013
    Our look at the upcoming week's notable releases includes the first major video game of 2013, the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a ton of TV premieres (plus one key finale).
  4. 2013 Oscar Nominations: Full List and Analysis

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    Published: January 10, 2013
    Lincoln dominated the nominations for the 85th annual Academy Awards on Thursday morning, while one of its major competitors had a rougher go of it. Inside, get a complete list of all of this year's nominees and a look at the snubs and favorites in each category.
  5. Metacritic Users Pick the Best of 2012

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    Published: January 8, 2013
    After weeks of voting, we finally have the results of our annual poll. Find out which movies, games, TV shows, albums, and songs ranked among our users' favorites (as well as the most overrated) of 2012.
  6. The Best and Worst Movies of 2012

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    Published: January 7, 2013
    Inside, you'll find our final rankings of the best and worst films of the past year, overall and by individual genre.
  7. Midseason TV: A Guide to New & Returning Shows

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    Published: January 4, 2013
    Is your DVR empty? Our complete guide to midseason's new and returning shows highlights the best that broadcast and cable networks have to offer in the coming months, from the Kevin Bacon drama "The Following" to FX's newcomer "The Americans," plus the return of "Arrested Development," "Girls," "Downton Abbey," "Justified," and much more.
  8. Midseason TV Premiere Calendar

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    Published: January 2, 2013
    Get a full schedule of all new and returning shows premiering in early 2013.
  9. The Best Videogames of 2012

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    Published: December 31, 2012
    As our Best of 2012 series continues, we reveal the year's best video games for each platform.
  10. 2012 Film Awards and Nominations Scorecard

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    Published: December 3, 2012
    Track every major movie award and nomination here with our 2012 Film Awards Scorecard. We'll update the standings daily throughout December and January as soon as new awards and nominations are announced.
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    The Most Anticipated Video Games of 2013
    January 15, 2013 - 1 comment
    1. TheQuietGamer : My most anticipated games are Dead Island: Riptide, The Walking Dead: Season 2, The Walking Dead: Survival instinct,... Read »
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    Film Friday: This Week's Movie News and New Trailers
    January 11, 2013 - 1 comment
    1. LamontRaymond : Girls against Boys seems like a new take on Hard Candy or Teeth, but perhaps a little more fun and devious. I'll... Read »
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    2013 Oscar Nominations: Full List and Analysis
    January 10, 2013 - 13 comments
    1. Sweet_Old_Bob : I could be wrong about this (I probably am) but it's directors that select the nominations for directors, isn't it?... Read »
    2. WiscoJoe : "...a new Les Mis tune written specifically for the film (i.e., specifically to get an Oscar... Read »
    3. jsbraine : When three of the top five critically acclaimed movies of 2012 are not nominated, you clearly see the Oscars are an... Read »
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    Metacritic Users Pick the Best of 2012
    January 8, 2013 - 12 comments
    1. infamouscl1 : Lincoln is Overrated. My fav movies of the 2012 are, 1. Beasts of the southern wild 2. Silver Linings Playbook 3.... Read »
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    The Best Videogames of 2012
    December 31, 2012 - 12 comments
    1. IToldYouDog : Lets take a look at some of the user scores. As of the date when I typed this comment (Jan 12 2013) the average... Read »
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    2012 Music Critic Top Ten Lists
    December 4, 2012 - 42 comments
    1. pressburgerpowe : 1. Dexys - One Day I'm Going to Soar 2. Go-Kart Mozart - On The Hot Dog Streets 3. Donald **** - Sunken Condos Read »
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    Hardware Review: Wii U
    November 19, 2012 - 10 comments
    1. DoubleDoge : Now, having seen things like the Illumiroom (from Microsoft), Project Shield & Steam Box at the CES, this can... Read »
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    Critical Misfires: 40 High-Profile Games with Disappointing Reviews
    October 4, 2012 - 24 comments
    1. SniperFish : Critics seriously need to talk more about the bad things in a game rather than only focus on the positive and give it... Read »