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Marvel Gets Called Out By Video Game Legend For All The Right Reasons
By Chris Snellgrove
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If you’re a gamer, you’re likely very familiar with Hideo Kojima, the creative mastermind behind Metal Gear and its many sequels. What you may not know is that the gaming legend is an avid film buff, and he often posts his thoughts on recent movies on social media. Recently, Hideo Kojima took to X (formerly Twitter) to call Marvel out by stating how hard they made it to understand Captain America: Brave New World.
Hideo Kojima Calls Out Marvel
Hideo Kojima cut right to the point, stating that he had trouble remembering earlier Marvel plot points in order to understand the latest film. As he put it, “I vaguely remember Sam receiving the shield in Endgame, but when did he officially become Cap?” He asked if he had missed out on key plot points by not watching The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and admitted that he was getting some plot points confused with the Thunderbolts trailer and that he didn’t fully understand the Brave New World plotline about getting the Avengers back together.
Now, some of the MCU’s staunchest defenders might say that Hideo Kojima simply needs to pay more attention to what he is watching. That is, he wouldn’t be so confused as to the modern state of Marvel if he had been taking notes. However, in many ways, that’s the problem: the need to take notes. While many Marvel comics have required readers to keep track of different characters and diverging plot points, the MCU became so popular based on a kind of general accessibility that it no longer enjoys.
Another way to look at this is that Hideo Kojima, for all his brilliant accomplishments as a game designer, is a perfect representative of the average Marvel fan, one who doesn’t watch every show and just wants to show up to the theater and have fun. In this sense, he speaks for millions of fans who dislike that the modern MCU feels like a homework assignment. Some defenders like to claim that watching every single Marvel show on Disney+ is optional, but as Kojima points out, missing a single one of these may keep you from understanding one or more future films.
As Hideo Kojima implicitly pointed out, things have gotten so bad with Marvel’s modern films that it’s almost impossible to tell whether a recent film is introducing a new plot point (like rebuilding the Avengers) or building off some earlier work that you simply haven’t seen. In this case, the need to rebuild the Avengers was a new idea presented by Captain America: Brave New World, but the firehose of MCU content has made it hard to keep up. And when major film plot points are indistinguishable from something that might or might not have been slipped into one of the increasingly forgettable TV shows, it’s clear that Marvel has a major storytelling problem.
While some of the Disney+ shows have been good (like WandaVision and Agatha All Along), the existence of all these different series has diluted the core product. In short, a new Marvel movie used to be a major cinematic event. Now, the middling films are often indistinguishable from the middle shows, and it’s tough to muster the passion to keep up with either one. Marvel movies feel like chores more than events, and given the bleak box office for Captain America: Brave New World, all of this may spell disaster for Kevin Feige and company.
We love Hideo Kojima, but he was honestly the last person we expected to call out Marvel in this way. His call-out is perfect, though…rather than being snarky or sarcastic, the gaming legend states in simple terms how and why he was confused when watching the latest film in this cinematic universe. And unless Marvel can address this issue, audiences will realize that the solution to this confusion is simple enough: all they have to do is stop watching these incoherent
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 1, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you believe in coincidences.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
A coincidence.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter F.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
FLUKE
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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How to watch Zimbabwe vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 World Cup online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Zimbabwe vs. South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The 2026 T20 World Cup action this weekend is absolutely electric. A lot of fans will be tuning into the huge clash between India and West Indies later today, but for an exciting warm up, Zimbabwe face off against South Africa.
Zimbabwe did well to make this stage of the competition, but they’ve lost both their games in the second group stage. South Africa have looked formidable, and will want to continue their run of wins before the semi finals. Expect an action-packed contest between two talented sides.
If you want to watch Zimbabwe vs. South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Zimbabwe vs. South Africa?
Zimbabwe vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 4:30 a.m. ET on March 1. This game takes place at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium.
How to watch Zimbabwe vs. South Africa for free
Zimbabwe vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.
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This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Zimbabwe vs. South Africa in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free by following these simple steps:
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Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world
$12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup before recovering your investment.
If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming platforms from around the world, you’ll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.
What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?
ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ICC.TV, for a number of reasons:
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Hurdle hints and answers for March 1, 2026
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
If you find yourself stuck at any step of today’s Hurdle, don’t worry! We have you covered.
Hurdle Word 1 hint
Mixed metals.
Hurdle Word 1 answer
ALLOY
Hurdle Word 2 hint
A popular board game.
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Hurdle Word 2 Answer
CHESS
Hurdle Word 3 hint
The edge of the beach.
Hurdle Word 3 answer
COAST
Hurdle Word 4 hint
Milk-based.
Hurdle Word 4 answer
DAIRY
Final Hurdle hint
A Spanish character.
Hurdle Word 5 answer
TILDE
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