Free Radical Design was one of the most beloved developers of the 2000s. Producing three critically acclaimed titles in the TimeSplitters series and the cult classic Second Sight gave the studio a respected pedigree within the industry and a reputation for creating quality titles. Unfortunately, this pedigree would not be enough to save the studio. Free
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Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto has one of the most compelling cast of villains ever. Right from the beginning, the author made it clear that even villains would have depth to eventually earn their redemption. RELATED: 10 Anime Atrocities That Shouldn’t Have Been Forgiven (But Were) While redemption is a great trope, Naruto often overuses it and even the worst villains are
Upon release, Mortal Kombat was able to beat the widely-successful Demon Slayer: Mugen Train at the domestic box office. The tables have since turned. Demon Slayer, based on the manga series of the same name, surpassed Mortal Kombat in the United States over the weekend, earning $6.4 million domestically in ticket sales. Meanwhile, for comparison,
Emily Kai has immense power inside her. However, the moment she taps into it a clock starts. She will have only six months to live. As Emily enters into this journey, she contemplates how to use her gifts to bring beauty into the world in the limited time she has to use them. Share Share
New Pokémon Snap brought back one of Nintendo’s most memorable classic spin-off games. Much like with the original Pokémon Snap, many fans may find themselves taking some pretty aesthetically pleasing photos of their favorite Pokémon and might want a way to keep those pictures. While taking screenshots of the Lental region via the Nintendo Switch’s share service is always possible, it’s
The Marvel Zombies limited series by Sean Phillips and Robert Kirkman received general praise, but a few factions of the fandom weren’t exactly thrilled with the idea. It takes place in Earth-2149, where a Zombie Contagion successfully infects the Avengers. This is both the starting and turning point, because superhero zombies are going to be impossible to
Shadow & Bone is an epic fantasy show produced by Netflix and based on Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels. The show mixes the high fantasy plotline of the Shadow & Bone trilogy, set in Ravka, a war-ravaged fantasy version of pre-revolutionary Russia, and of the Six of Crows urban fantasy duology, a tale of criminally good
There are a number of anime series that take time to find their footing, but My Hero Academia has been a triumph ever since its debut. U.A. High is the home for some of the most impressive defenders of justice and the current crop of students are determined to make up the next generation of
Since the days when Marvel became DC’s largest superhero competitor, the two massive worlds have actually found ways to interact and come up against each other, even settling some long-standing disputes over which characters might be stronger than the other. This applies to two of their most notable powerhouses, Superman and the Hulk, who have
Superheroes are part of a proper business in the world of My Hero Academia, and solo heroes such as the rabbit-themed Mirko seem to be an exception. Most heroes are part of a formal agency, made up of battle-ready heroes and support members alike — like the Nighteye agency Izuku trained with. However, there is also the
Banana Fish, a classic manga from the 1980s and 1990s, provided a look at the life of American street gangs during these eras. Though it debuted at a time when it wouldn’t have been able to become mainstream in the West, it’s widely regarded as one of the best crime manga in Japan. This reputation has been
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 6, “One World, One People,” now streaming on Disney+. Sharon Carter had been absent from the Marvel Cinematic Universe since abruptly going on the run before the finale of 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, not even being mentioned, save her photograph appearing in a
Horror is one of the most popular genres within gaming, though it is somewhat dominated by familiar franchises like Resident Evil, Silent Hill and more. However, part of the allure of a truly scary game is not knowing what to expect, which is why digging out lesser known ones can be so rewarding. After all,
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Crossover #6, by Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw, Dee Cunniffe and John J. Hill on sale now. True to its title and overarching premise, Image Comics’ Crossover has brought together plenty of comic book characters together as Elle seeks to return the young girl Ava to her comic book home.
Mortal Kombat (2021) set up the upcoming tournament for its sequel. However, with the heroes shorthanded in the battle to save Earthrealm, Raiden (Tadanobu Asano) tasked them with finding new champions. The film closed with newcomer Cole Young (Lewis Tan) traveling to Hollywood to recruit the action star and martial arts master, Johnny Cage. In the Mortal Kombat
The ninth season of Respawn’s stellar battle royale Apex Legends is imminent, and it’s bringing with it a slew of changes to its maps and weapons. Chief among them is the restructuring of the weapon classes to accommodate the newest weapon, the Bocheck compound bow. Pronounced bow-check, the Bocek isn’t quite a stealth weapon, but
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Champions #6 by Eve L. Ewing, Luciano Vecchio, Federico Blee & VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now. In Marvel’s Champions, we’re seeing the next generation of heroes, as well as young villains rising. Outlawed, in particular, painted a dystopian picture with Kamala’s Law placing teens on the run, with
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Things Heard & Seen, which is currently available to stream on Netflix. Things Heard & Seen concludes with George Claire (James Norton) sailing into a storm, an image that ultimately seems more symbolic than concrete. As a result, the ending could be seen as somewhat ambiguous. However, there’s nothing
One of the most influential video games in history, Final Fantasy is a name known far and wide for introducing and popularizing the Japanese RPG or JRPG to Western audiences. The first of the revolutionary titles was released way back in 1987 for Japan only and was later localized in 1990 for the US. There was also a
Being a sidekick to one of the greatest superheroes in all of the DC universes is an honor and a privilege – but is it also the worst. When looking at the pros and cons of being Robin and being partners with Batman, there are entries for both categories. RELATED: 10 Comic Storylines Where Robin Has
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Savage Avengers #20 by Gerry Duggan, Patch Zircher, Java Tartaglia and VC’s Travis Lanham, on sale now. The Savage Avengers are undoubtedly some of the most brutal and capable heroes in the Marvel Universe. At least, most of them are heroes, though there are naturally those who don’t
Nier Replicant Ver. 1.22474487139 has had many eyes across the world on it since its release as of Friday, April 23rd, 2021. After the smash hit, Nier Automata, Replicant has gigantic shoes to fill in many peoples’ perspectives. While originally released only in Japan back in 2010 (the West got the Nier Gestalt title, which was essentially the same game
American Dad! has teased out the future of the central characters multiple times over the years, but along the way, two dark futures have been teased out that take the world of American Dad! into some horrifying post-apocalyptic directions. While both — “Rapture’s Delight” and “The Two Hundred” — are initially nightmare worlds, only one was
WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has a new theme song to make his entrances even more dramatic. The official WWE Twitter shared a video debuting the song, adding the caption, “The Head of the Table emerged for his #UniversalTitle Match against @WWEDanielBryan on #SmackDown with a whole new theme song.” RELATED: WWE Fires Employee Who Sent Trash Bags
Factory Entertainment announced it’s bringing fans of The Goonies closer than ever to One-Eyed Willy’s treasure with the release of a collectible replica of the Copper Bones Skeleton Key featured in the original film. Factory Entertainment worked with both Warner Bros. and Amblin to track down the original key prop used on the set of
Amazon’s new Prime Video series Paradise City follows multiple rock bands. The storyline exemplifies how the spiritual world might actually be heavily involved in people’s lives without their knowledge. As such, the forces of good and evil try to influence the band members in their everyday walks of life, and each of the bands’ names
Star Wars is usually considered science fantasy more than science fiction, as the fantasy elements of the stories are often more important than the science. However, the science does creep in from time to time and one of the places it does is with cloning. Clones are a very large part of the Star Wars
The Reiss Titan was among the largest monstrosities of the Attack On Titan universe. Towering at a massive 120 meters tall, it was twice as large as the Colossal and perhaps the greatest threat that the heroes faced until their excursion into Marley. RELATED: Attack On Titan: 5 Naruto Characters Bertholdt Could Defeat (& 5 He
The hit shonen series Bleach stars a sprawling cast of characters, and hero Ichigo Kurosaki is just the start. Ichigo makes many friends and allies during the major story arcs, especially the Soul Society arc, and never would have succeeded without the rogue Yoruichi Shihoin‘s help. Yoruichi was a vital ally against Ichigo’s nemesis, Captain Byakuya
Although many fans love seeing their favorite main characters grow, some love getting to know the teachers that aided them in their growth to better themselves at their craft. Whether these teachers won fans over with their excellent mentorship skills or had a unique relationship with their students, few will ever forget their methods. RELATED: 10 Anime