7 Best Anime That Are Turning 30 In 2024

Summary 1994 was still the era of anime wherein VHS tapes ruled. It was the best possible way for fans in North America to view anime except for a few random cases on some TV channels. It’s not like today where anime is literally within one’s reach whether it’s on the computer, phone, console, or whatever. Distribution aside, 1994 was a big year for movies and OVAs along with some outstanding seasons....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · Andrew Ross

A Formulaic Biopic Can Be Enjoyable As An Actor Showcase

There’s hardly a better formula out there for studios than thebiopic, just take a well-known or up-an-coming actor, make them play a beloved, controversial or sometimes even obscure historical figure, toy a little bit with facts, and -if good enough- get ready to reap praise come awards season. 2022 saw the release of several films of this kind, including the critically acclaimedElvisor Steven Spielberg’sThe Fabelmans, while on the opposite spectrum sitsNetflix’s polarizingBlondewhich, despite its criticisms, still featured a stellar Ana de Armas fully embracing her role....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Glenn Young

Ark: Survival Evolved Final DLC Delayed

Studio Wildcard’sARK: Survival Evolvedended 2020 strong with the unveiling of theaction-adventure survival game sequelARK 2. However, with the pandemic still raging on, it seems no video game franchise has been untouched by development delays. This also rings true with Studio Wildcard as it was recently shared that the studio will be pushing back the launch date ofARK: Survival Evolved’s upcoming paid DLC, Genesis Part 2. Most fans will likely remember theARKseries making a lot of noise as 2020 drew to a close....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Ryan Rodriguez

Best Mobile Puzzle Games

There’s something satisfying about picking up a puzzle game on mobile. It’s an excellent way to fill an otherwise boring moment, and there are a huge array of creative, fun, and challenging puzzle games out there to choose from. Whether players prefer simple,Tetris-style games, or deeply layered, head-scratching puzzles and riddles, there’s a mobile game out there to fit the bill. RELATED:The Best Sci-Fi Games You Can Play On Android Devices There are a few different styles on this list, as well as a variety of price points....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Christy Gallegos

Best Nightmare Sequences in Games

Games often strive to immerse the players in their worlds, with detailed environments designed to feel like real places, filling them with lore and environmental storytelling. Sometimes, however, games do something else to try and immerse the player in their characters’ heads with the use of nightmare sequences. RELATED:The Legend of Zelda Needs More ‘It Was All a Dream’ StoriesNightmare sequences can take the player deep into the minds of the characters, exposing their deepest fears....

May 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1309 words · Sharon Ryan

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is Finally Nerfing The LC10

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warmay feature a large lineup of weaponry, but the LC10 SMG has easily been the best option since the gun made its debut. Fortunately,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warplayers are in luck, as Treyarch has confirmed that the weapon will be getting a nerf in Season 5. Added duringCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarSeason 2, players wasted no time figuring out just how strongthe LC10 SMGwas....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Maria Mcgrath

Chris in Resident Evil Village Feels like a Red Herring

It has been six months since Capcom revealedResident Evil 8, the upcoming installment in theREfranchise. Now that the end of the year is fast approaching, the hype forResident Evil 8continues to grow day-by-day, given that Capcom revealed that the game is releasing next year, though a specific date is yet to be given by the studio. Despite this, Capcom has been consistent with providing players with just enough information to keep them interested....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Gregory Williams

College Football 25 Includes Important Feature

Summary A Microsoft Store listing forEA Sports College Football 25has revealed that the game will feature a 120 FPS performance option on Xbox, similar to theMaddenfranchise. It’s not yet known whetherEA Sports College Football 25’s PS5 edition will feature a similar option, although it certainly seems possible. Earlier in February,College Football 25finally released a teaser trailerafter being announced over three years ago. The trailer, which did not show any gameplay, revealed the game’s logo and some of the teams and locations that will be featured in the anticipated title....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Ashley Jones

Commandos 3 HD Remaster: 10 Things That Have Aged Well

WithCommandos 3 HD Remasterproviding fans with a recreation of the 2003 Eidos title, fans of the stealth genre have yet another title to sink their teeth into. InCommandos 3 HD Remaster, players join the Commandos led by Green Beret as they participate in some of the most complex missions that may very well turn the tide for World War 2. However, unlike other stealth games, not only isCommandos 3team-based but also real-time, meaning everything players do with their characters happens at the same time as enemy movement....

May 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1571 words · Rachel Miller

Cyberpunk 2077 Concept Art Shows Ruins of Pacifica

WithCyberpunk 2077finally releasing this November, details have started to emerge around the large map that players will be able to explore.Cyberpunk 2077’smap is set to be a hugely detailedand expansive, similar to CD Projekt Red’s previous projectThe Witcher 3. In a series of social media posts, the studio has been revealing all the aspects of its new world players will see. TheCyberpunk 2077world is made up ofsix districts including Westbrook, Watson, Pacifica, Heywood, Santa Domingo, City Centre and the Badlands....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Rachel Booker

Demon Slayer Gameplay Trailer Features Giyu

Following its domination of the anime scene back in 2019,Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaibawill look to introduce its dark fantasy world to a new audience in a video game adaptation slated for later this year. TitledDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Keppuutan,the game recently showed off four of its playable characters through action-packed trailers, introducing Tanjiro, Nezuko, Inosuke, and Zenitsu. Now,Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Keppuutanhas debuted a fifth trailer (made available to view for western audiences by Gematsu), this time focusing on one of the TV show’s most prevalent supporting characters: Giyu Tomioka....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Zoe Potts

Destiny 2 Spreadsheet Details Every Weapon Not Getting Sunset

WhenDestiny 2 Beyond Lightreleases in November, developerBungie is going to be sunsettinga huge portion of its weapon and armor options. Commonly known as sunsetting, this concept is meant to pave the way for new items to rise to prominence but it also allows players some time to collect the best rolls of existing weapons. To that end, vinfox on Reddit has created an extensive breakdown of the weapons inDestiny 2that will not be sunset at the end of Season of Arrivals....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Bryan Rich

Disco Elysium is Twin Peaks For a Modern Age

ZA/UM’sDisco Elysiumwas originally released in 2019 to critical acclaim and wide levels of fan appreciation. The game is considered by many to be a pure role-playing experience, with a host of choices and developmental opportunities for the protagonist. The developer, ZA/UM, has been open about the influence of the role-playing game classic,Planescape: Torment,whose impact can be seen early on with the amnesiac player character.Disco Elysiumhad a variety of influences, from TV shows likeThe Wireto the artistic works of Rembrandt, and there are some characteristics in common with David Lynch’sTwin Peaksas well....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Lisa Evans