Month: November 2021

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Marvel Studios’ Eternals, now in theaters. The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 26th installment is Eternals, a film about a group of immortal beings who have protected the Earth for thousands of years. In the present day, the Eternals are forced to re-emerge to battle their sworn enemies, the Deviants. And

OVAs can be a fun and intriguing way to dive more into an anime — but just what distinguishes a canon OVA from material that can be swept aside? While some anime OVAs are undoubtedly canon, the variety of OVA types can make it hard to distinguish which is which. Here’s a quick rundown on

The votes are in and Paul Rudd is People Magazine‘s Sexiest Man Alive 2021. Rudd’s accomplishment was announced in the latest issue of People Magazine, wherein he discusses what it’s like to take possession of the coveted title. “I do have an awareness, enough to know that when people hear that I’d be picked for this,

WARNING: The following article contains mentions of sexual assault. Throughout Netflix’s Jessica Jones, the titular superheroine’s antics prove that she is, without a shadow of a doubt, a strong, independent woman capable of overcoming all manners of obstacles. Jessica Jones explores the intimacy of abuse, including trauma, recovery and guilt. Within those hardships comes a strong sense

Demon negotiation has long been a staple of the Shin Megami Tensei games, helping them stand out from other monster-collecting titles like Pokémon. While the specifics have changed over the years, the general concept and basic mechanics remain the same — for better and for worse. By answering questions, bargaining or handing over money, items or

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Joker #9, on sale now from DC Comics. While retired police commissioner Jim Gordon might be on an international mission to track down and kill the Joker, the veteran lawman is far from the only person gunning for the Clown Prince of Crime these days. After years of

No one loves Thanksgiving more than Bob Belcher, but his plans never seem to turn out the way he wants. From troublesome in-laws to vengeful turkeys, there’s always something keeping Bob from having a regular Thanksgiving dinner with his family. Prepare for the upcoming Turkey Day with this ranked list of every Thanksgiving episode in

Alex Summers is the powerfully destructive mutant known as Havok, one of the first new members of the X-Men and a former leader of X-Factor. However, he has experienced some rough roads over the years that have resulted in his placement with the Hellions, Krakoa’s new team of troubled mutants, while he attempts to regain

At a glance, Jason Todd might not seem like he’s much more than human, despite his careers as the second Robin and the Red Hood. Especially next to characters like Wonder Woman or Superman, Todd might not seem especially impressive By comparison, Red Hood is just someone in peak human condition with a gun. But

From comics to TV and film, Deathstroke has been hanging around the shadows of the DC Universe for some time. Slade Wilson might be most well-known for tangling with the Teen Titans, Green Arrow, and Batman, but Deathstroke has always been a helluva matchup for even Justice League’s strongest members. However, Slade Wilson isn’t a

LEGO announced a massive addition to its Ultimate Collector Series: a 6,700 piece AT-AT, most famous for its appearance in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. When all 6,785 pieces of this “immersive and challenging build” are assembled, collectors can recreate the Battle of Hoth with LEGO’s AT-AT, which stands at an impressive 24.5 inches

Todd Howard of Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed the developer has an early idea for Fallout 5. During an interview with IGN primarily regarding the 10th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Howard briefly discussed the prospect of developing a fifth mainline entry in the Fallout series. When asked if the next Fallout game might be developed in partnership with a studio other than

Lex Luthor lives to fight another day. In the Supergirl series finale, the self-dubbed Man of Tomorrow found himself dragged into the Phantom Zone after his latest scheme to send Kara there backfired. While that disposes of Lex for the moment, providing Supergirl with a happy ending, it leaves the door open for the character

Ra’s al Ghul has proven to be one of DC‘s wiliest villains. As the League of Assassins’ master, Ra’s al Ghul has used the Lazarus Pits for years to keep him alive and has spent the ensuing centuries cementing his base of power. He has one goal and that’s to drastically reduce the human race

Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland say the upcoming threequel will be much darker in tone than the previous two films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man franchise. Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home were both relatively light-hearted compared to other films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it appears the third film

Ubisoft is giving away the three Assassin’s Creed Chronicles games for free on PC as part of the studio’s 35th anniversary celebration. To celebrate its 35 birthday, Ubisoft is hosting a series of giveaways, sales and in-game rewards for some of its most famous franchises, including Ghost Recon, Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed. Ubisoft took to Twitter to announce one of its biggest

The upcoming sixth and final season of AMC’s Breaking Bad prequel series Better Call Saul will be split into two parts. As part of an interview with Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn, Variety confirmed that Season 6 will “air over two halves.” This revelation is sure to evoke memories of Breaking Bad, which split its own fifth

In Scream, it is revealed that the masked killer is not a singular murderers, but instead a pair of killers. High school students Billy Loomis and Stu Macher have teamed up for a murderous rampage. The pair have planted evidence that Sidney Prescott’s father is the real killer, setoff by the anniversary of his own wife’s

Mayor of Kingstown hasn’t set easy goals for itself. The Paramount+ series is the latest in Taylor Sheridan’s series of violent and compelling dramas that tell overlooked stories of American families. Mayor of Kingstown depicts the business of incarceration. It delves into the systemic racism attached to profiting off of the American prison system. Mayor of Kingstown

There are many popular anime series that have amassed hundreds of episodes across lengthy spans of time, yet Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia hits the ground running and establishes its voice right from the premiere. My Hero Academia has been able to evolve in important ways, which respects its growing characters, over the course of

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire Episode 6, “Aluojin,” now streaming on Funimation. Sheng Lingyuan’s revival in Episode 6 of Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire isn’t without its drama. Bits and pieces of his past begin to fall into place when he is reunited with someone whom he was once friends with:

Every story benefits from a bit of decoration, but it’s refreshing to see shows occasionally depict their characters in a more realistic sense. Heroes are often perfect protagonists with shallow faults, extravagant adventures, and no problems that can’t be solved with the tasteful amount of plot armor. While these intricately-woven tales are fun, there is something underappreciated

When it comes to stealth, precision and pockets potentially bulging with stolen goods, Dungeons & Dragons has made the sticky-fingered Rogue a nearly indispensable member of adventuring parties. As one of the game’s three original classes, the role of the Rogue is highly essential because there are a number of things they can do that other

Each year there are dozens of new anime series that connect with audiences, yet Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia has firmly established itself as one of the biggest shonen titles of the decade. My Hero Academia does an excellent job with its ability to combine shonen stereotypes with conventions of the superhero genre as it

Diamond Comics Distributors, the oldest distributor of comic books in the world who have exclusive distribution deals with Dark Horse, BOOM! and Image Comics, has been hit by a ransomware attack that has kept the company’s website shut down for some retailers and has affected the company’s ability to handle all of its comic book

A new Ghostbusters: Afterlife preview sets up a showdown between Egon Spengler’s grandkids and a new type of specter. Released as part of a six-scene compilation, the clip sees Phoebe, Trevor and Phoebe’s new friend Podcast slowly driving the Ecto-1 through Summerville in search of a ghost, though Trevor questions whether they saw “a raccoon or, like, a possum” instead. Immediately afterward,

Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has officially started shooting, writer-director James Gunn has confirmed. What’s more, Chukwudi Iwuji — who is set to star in Gunn’s upcoming Suicide Squad spinoff series Peacemaker — has also joined the cast of the upcoming Marvel film. On Twitter, Gunn shared a photo featuring himself alongside Guardians of the

Komi Can’t Communicate is a popular new Netflix anime series based on Tomohito Oda’s original manga of the same name, and the heroine, Shoko Komi, is the silent but lovable star of this high school tale. She has difficulty expressing herself to others and is terribly shy, but she shows great courage by resolving to

With the prevalence of streaming platforms in the modern age, it is increasingly common for individuals to binge-watch TV shows. This switch to binging content is present in the anime community. With many shows available in their entirety at the click of a button, it is no wonder that many anime fans have switched from