It’s no secret that Mario Kart is one of Nintendo’s most popular Mario spin-offs. Its controls are easy to learn, the series is bright and colorful, and it does well in balancing luck and skill. It’s this lasting quality of Mario Kart that makes it particularly special. A new player could win simply by getting lucky with item blocks, while a
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Free Guy, now in theaters, is bringing viewers a splashy summer blockbuster experience bursting with rollicking action and nerdy video game references. The Ryan Reynolds vehicle dives into the life of a cheerfully oblivious NPC living in a Grand Theft Auto-like game called Free City when his worldview is blown open as he slowly breaks
One of the most rewarding aspects of anime that’s helped make the entertainment medium so versatile is the endless ideas that it helps bring to life. There are a number of set genres that exist within the anime industry, but they can all be taken in many different directions. Some of the more popular anime
Capping off a troubled launch year, Marvel’s Avengers has jumped into the forests of Wakanda, adding its most ambitious story content yet and its most anticipated hero, the Black Panther. With the twisted Ulysses Klaue infiltrating Wakanda on behalf of AIM, the Avengers come to Wakanda’s aid to protect the nation’s priceless supply of Vibranium.
Mayim Bialik is performing as master of ceremonies on Jeopardy! for a spell now that Mike Richards has vacated the position. CNN reported on Bialik’s ascension to the role in the wake of revelations concerning controversial remarks that Richards made on The Randumb Show podcast. Having already been named host of the game show’s primetime specials, the former star of Blossom was a
Open world games have a reputation for being massive works of art. They are huge and meant to incorporate many different kinds of playstyles into one game with tons of exploration. RELATED: 10 Games That Reward Exploring The World Some games do this so well that the player could play the game until it becomes incompatible
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 1, “Acheron: Part 1,” which aired Sunday on AMC. The Walking Dead is back with its final season, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Of particular interest are the interactions between Maggie and Negan. They have a history of conflict, and it comes flying to the
Rei Ayanami from Neon Genesis Evangelion and Faye Valentine from Cowboy Bebop are two wildly different characters. The former is cold, mission-oriented and socially withdrawn, whereas the latter is aggressive yet lazy, as well as skilled at manipulating people. Megumi Hayashibara voicing such different characters so well is a testament to her range, but according
Criminal Minds suffered from notorious cast turnover, beginning in Season 2 with the departure of the primary protagonist Jason Gideon, brought to life by Mandy Patinkin, and the subsequent loss of Lola Glaudini’s Elle Greenaway. Despite a huge amount of fan support and a 15-season run, main characters came and went at an alarming rate on
Pokémon are a trainer’s best friends, but in a world without regular cows, chickens, pigs, etc., it’s only natural to assume that at least a few people are chowing down on Nintendo’s adorable pocket monsters. A new video images how these definitely sentient and intelligent friends-for-life would be prepared by a professional chef. CONTENT WARNING:
For every superhero with super strength and super speed, there are superheroes that melt everything they touch without the ability to control it or heroes like Butterball who are invulnerable with terrible side effects. In the Marvel universe, this rings extremely true given just how powerful the Earth is with Inhumans, Mutants, Avengers, chemical spill
WARNING: The following article contains major spoilers for The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, streaming now on Netflix. Netflix’s The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf does not bridge the events of The Witcher Season 1 and 2, per se. Rather, it provides background and context for Vesemir and Kaer Morhen, which are both set to appear
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is easily the best cooperative Alien game in years, if not ever. Cold Iron Studios has worked through the source material with an incredible amount of respect and adoration, delivering a game that’s every bit a part of the Alien franchise as any film. Players will find Alien‘s world readily lends itself
At this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, Becky Lynch made her long-awaited return to WWE, defeating Bianca Belair in just under 30 seconds to win the SmackDown Women’s Championship. While many fans were excited to see The Man step back into the squared circle after an extended absence, many also criticized WWE for its decision to have
The slice-of-life genre typically presents the life experiences of various characters. Sometimes, it’s mundane. Other times, it’s absurd. Most of the time, it’s relatively pleasant. Usually, it is viewed from the perspective of a cast of characters and often lacks a prominent plot or conflict. These anime are great for viewers looking for a relatable or separate experience to change
20th Century Studios’ Free Guy has landed its home release dates. The movie, which is currently #1 at the box office, hits digital platforms on Sept. 28 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD Oct. 12. The home release also includes the following bonus features: RELATED: Free Guy’s Biggest and Most Selfless Hero Isn’t Guy – It’s [Spoiler] Deleted
In the wake of The Suicide Squad’s popularity, fans are once again talking about this iconic team of DC supervillains. One thing the movie made clear is that just about anyone can find themself on the team. Some of the group’s weirder characters who appear in the film include Rat Catcher II, a sleepy millennial who
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Gamma Flight #3, available now from Marvel. The saga of the Immortal Hulk has been one of the most Earth-shattering epics in the history of the Marvel Universe. Not only has Bruce Banner’s life been torn apart in every way possible, but the foundation of his very existence
The first images from Netflix’s live-action remake of the iconic anime series Cowboy Bebop are here. There’s no mistaking the team of bounty hunters: sardonic martial artist Spike, hardened ex-cop Jet, flirtatious Faye and even the irresistibly cute Corgi, Ein. However, there’s one more member of the Bebop’s crew who hasn’t yet appeared: Ed. In the
A new trailer for My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission sees the series looking back at the past before showcasing some of its new characters and action. The clip begins with series hero Deku recounting his journey as superhero so far, beginning with his first encounters with the former top pro-hero All Might, to his recent
Popular anime Attack on Titan will return in January 2022 with Part 2 of its final season! Part 2 will begin with episode 76, titled “Danzai” (“judgement”). Episode 75 aired on March 28, 2021. Based on Hajime Isayama’s hit manga of the same name, Attack on Titan is set in a world in which the
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Chapelwaite Episode 1, “Blood Calls Blood,” which aired Sunday on Epix. Chapelwaite, adapting Stephen King‘s 1978 short story “Jerusalem’s Lot,” is here, with the first episode of Epix’s 10-episode miniseries quickly moving its main cast into the eponymous estate. As Adrien Brody’s Charles Boone introduces his children to the
Everyone reading this should be familiar with the idea of a show-stealer. It is often with any story where a supporting character becomes so likable and immensely popular that their popularity winds up surpassing that of the main character. That popularity can sometimes grow so immense that fans start to demand that this side character get
Emmy nominee Kate Mulgrew has joined the cast of Showtime’s upcoming adaptation of The Man Who Fell to Earth. According to Deadline, Mulgrew has signed on to play a character named Drew Finch. Finch is described as a CIA operative and collector of secrets who is both emotionally fearless and a master at exploiting weak
Over the course of five films, and then again in a TV series, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s version of Loki has revealed that deep down, he has a number of positive personality traits and the potential to become a genuinely heroic individual. Nonetheless, he didn’t become the villain of two films — and a conflicted antihero
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Chapelwaite Season 1, Episode 1, “Blood Calls Blood,” airing now on Epix. While the creators of Chapelwaite made many changes to Stephen King’s “Jerusalem’s Lot” when adapting the short story to fit a ten-episode span, their addition of Rebecca Morgan incorporates America’s literary history and gothic traditions. Due to
The school festival is a staple of anime and is right up there with the beach episode. It can appear as either a sports festival or a cultural festival, but in either case, anime school students go all out for the occasion. Some anime use the school festival as a chance to show a lighter
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Stephen King’s “Jerusalem’s Lot” and Chapelwaite Episode 1 “Blood Calls Blood,” airing now on EPIX. Chapelwaite’s premiere shows that the series is taking a slow-burn approach to setting up the supernatural horror within. In “Jerusalem’s Lot,” the short story that inspired Chapelwaite, Stephen King also attempts a similar build up to
The upcoming Star Wars spinoff series Andor has reportedly finished filming and is on track to hit Disney+ in 2022. Bespin Bulletin, an insider site known for leaking early announcements on all things Star Wars, reports that filming has wrapped on Andor, the upcoming series starring Diego Luna as the eponymous Cassian Andor from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. After numerous production delays,
When the long-running sci-fi TV series Doctor Who was revived in 2005, it introduced a modern version of the titular Doctor, a time-traveling alien from the planet Gallifrey with a penchant for the UK and its people. Christopher Eccleston, already a respected dramatic actor at the time, took on the main role, giving a more hardened