“This is the kind of duelling we deserved in Ahsoka”: Dafne Keen Sets a Rare Star Wars Record in Much Maligned ‘The Acolyte’ That Just Might Turn the Tide for the Show

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Dafne Keen’s latest work,The Acolyte, has been ripped to shreds online. Seeming to be the last straw for fans of theStar Warsfranchise, it has been criticized for every imperfection, and a lot of blame has been thrown around as they tried to figure out who exactly was to blame for the failures of the series....

June 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Ralph Trujillo

“Those who don’t know that, yet say they love fantasy are idiots”: Hayao Miyazaki Absolutely Hates Lord of the Rings for a Reason That’ll Change How You See the Movies

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Hayao Miyazaki’s stories have a lot of themes that one might also find in J.R.R. Tolkien’s work. There is a healthy respect for the environment and a general idea of hope in both their works. However, Miyazaki has come out saying why he hates theLord of the Ringsfilms, and his argument could actually cause fans to think about what he is saying....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Latoya Wilkinson

9 Biggest What If Moments In Anime

Anime is full of turning points, moments so crucial that a single different decision could’ve changed theentire story. Some of these “what if” moments haunt fans long after the credits roll, not because of what happened, but because of what could’ve happened. What if a character had lived instead of died? What if someone made adifferent choice, walked away, or never picked up the phone? These aren’t just throwaway hypotheticals, they’re windows into alternate realities that could have unraveled into completely different outcomes, for better or worse....

June 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1792 words · Ryan Sandoval

A Fold Apart Tells a Touching Story About a Long-Distance Relationship Through Papercraft

Love and relationships have long been a topic explored in video games, but in the last few years indie games in particular have really seemed to be able to explore the topic in more experimental and emotional ways. As indie games have often focused on building narrative experiences or unique ways of storytelling rather than establishing gameplay loops and mechanics, one such game calledA Fold Apartis taking on a new approach to a story about love by letting players literally (and figuratively) folding the story into shape....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Robin Rowe

Apex Legends Announces New Team Deathmatch Mode For Season 16

Respawn Entertainmenthas confirmed that Season 16 ofApex Legendswill be titled ‘Revelry’ and will mark the debut of a brand new team deathmatch mode. The developers also published a newdev diary video and blog post, detailing many of the changes coming with the new season. Apex Legends Season 16: Revelry will be released on Tuesday, February 14th and will be the first season not to feature a brand-new Legend. Instead, Respawn says it is putting more of a focus on the current Legends in the Apex Games....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Robert Waters

Attack on Titan Fans Need to Watch Blue Lock for the One Character that is Eren and Mikasa’s Happy Ending

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Hajime Isayama’sAttack on Titanhas already been one of the biggest anime of the new-gen series that has taken the world by storm. The title has achieved global success, as viewers have acknowledged how the mangaka storyline of the series has taken them on a rollercoaster of emotions. Naturally, the fans were in shock, as the finale of the series had a heartbreaking conclusion that some fans still can’t get over with....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 910 words · Jamie Jennings

Balatro: 10 Best Rare Jokers, Ranked

Having quickly become one of thebest indie gamesin history, it’s easy to forget thatBalatrois also among themost demanding. Every Balatro Deck Ranked By Difficulty In this roguelike, you have 15 different options to lose contact with the real world. This wonderful roguelike is full of challenges and secrets that only become clear after many playthroughs, asunderstanding its multiple systems and synergies isn’t easy. However, it’s still one of thebest deckbuilders for beginners....

June 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1413 words · Heather Bowen

Capcom Reveals Resident Evil 2 Shipped 3 Million Units in the First Week

There’s always going to be love and adoration for the filthy, grotesque undead, and that appears to be confirmed after Capcom announced today that theResident Evil 2Remake has shipped 3 million units worldwide in its first week of launch. Yet another stunning result after a successful demo launch earlier this month. The sales from theResident Evil 2remake will join the total sales of all of the games in the series, bringing the total —as of yesterday— to 88 million units sold since the firstResident Evillaunched in 1996....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Brenda Daniels

Car Wash Simulator's First Trailer Takes a Horrifying Turn Into Unexpected Body Disposal

Car Wash Simulatoris anupcoming simulation gamewhere the player creates and manages their own Car Wash business! Upon first hearing of the project, I kinda laughed at how mediocre the premise sounded and that it was just the burden of washing cars but in a video game. However, the first trailer for the game released this week and - needless to say - it looks damn good. InCar Wash Simulator, you’re able to grow your business, upgrade your equipment, battle against competitors, gain reputation among customers, work with law enforcement… or not....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Karen Aguirre

Celeste Protagonist Confirmed as Trans: "Well, Yeah, of Course She Is,"

Celesteis a 2D platformer of which in 2018 reportedover 500,000 copies being sold.The game also saw a free DLC introduced to the base game in 2019 titled, ‘Farewell’ and featured over 100 new levels. In anew blog post, creator Maddy Thorson confirms that the protagonist, Madeline, is canonically trans after speculation surrounding the end of said DLC. AsPC Gamer states, the Farewell DLC that launched last year saw Gay and Trans Pride flags on her desk, a show of support to the LGBTQ+ fans, but the protagonist was never presented as transgender....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Michael Chen

D&D Best Subclasses For New Players

Dungeons & Dragonsreleased a newPlayer’s Handbook in 2024, which revamped most of the subclasses from the 2014 book. These changes have made some subclasses far more welcoming to new players. One of the biggest changes made to the established 5e rules in 2024 was allclasses picking their subclassat level 3. This means that new players can get to grips with the easier elements of their class if they start from level 1 and will learn enough about their character to make an informed choice at level 3....

June 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1458 words · Raymond Jones

DCU Fans Are Not Yet Ready For Robert Pattinson’s Batman to Cross Paths With David Corenswet’s Superman

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed James Gunn had previously clarified that Robert Pattinson’sThe Batmanand Joaquin Phoenix’sJokerare part of the Elseworlds Universe, not the main DC Universe. However, fans seemed unable to shake the idea of Pattinson’s Batman existing within the DCU. One interesting X discussion ensued on this topic, where many DC fans shared their thoughts and theories on the matter....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1196 words · Wendy Burns

Death Note Almost Became Another Bleach After Tsugumi Ohba Wanted Shinigamis to Look Handsome

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Aside from being a bestseller,Death Notehas had a major impact on popular culture in more ways than one. The series is a trailblazer in its exploration of morality, death, and conflict as its enmeshing of modern, along with classic literary references, is remarkable. This further makes it a standalone masterpiece in the psychological thriller genre....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Laura Sandoval