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Ken Akamatsu’sUQ Holder!manga is coming to an end, the mangaka announced on his official Twitter this past Saturday. The final chapter will be released in the January issue of Kodansha’s Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine on February 9. Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine had announced in May that the manga series would be ending in nine chapters. In December Akamatsu announced that he would be running for the House of Councilors as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party this coming summer....

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Super Heroes, starring The Mask After all the drama surroundingBioShock Infinite‘s cover, I was ready to initiate a period of recovery and stop talking about box art for a good long while. In retrospect, that should have contained a get-out-of-jail-free clause for notable exceptions that would be simply impossible to resist bringing to your attention. Rules were meant to be broken. In a piece for The Gameological Society, Joe Keiserwrites aboutthe current state of bootleg videogames in Nairobi, Kenya....

Speedrunners are already breakingFNAF: Secret of the Mimicmere days after release, with some even beating the game in four minutes, proving once and for all that when it comes to the speedrunning community, anything is possible. Of course, the legendary small time is only made possible by a glitch, but it’s still pretty fascinating to see how it’s done, and also, how speedrunners were able to find out this information so quickly after the game’s initial release....

There’s no doubting the table presence of War of the Ring or the beauty of Scythe’s incredible miniatures. But present one of these to your usual group of friends and you’re likely to be met with glazed expressions. They’re generally too complex for novice board gamers. Thankfully, there are thousands of modern board games to choose from, including a vast number of gateway games: games that are basic enough for anybody to get to grips with and that will, hopefully, convert your mates to board game-loving geeks....

While theX-Menmovies featured many ofMarvel’s most enduring mutants, they also featured some far less memorable characters. TheX-Menfilm franchisehas spanned over two decades, introducing countless mutants to mainstream audiences. While some characters like Wolverine, Magneto, and Mystique became cinematic icons, others faded into obscurity almost as quickly as they appeared. With such a massive ensemble cast across multiple timelines and reboots, it’s inevitable that some mutants barely left an impression. TheX-Menfilm universe, from 2000’sX-MentoDark Phoenixin 2019, tried to juggle fan expectations, comic accuracy, and cinematic storytelling....

The story ofMortal Kombat 2will be very exciting, but I also can’t wait to see all the fatalities that are included in the highly anticipated sequel. Even though reviews for the 2021Mortal Kombatmovie were underwhelming, it did include some great fatalities. For example, Shang Tsung sucked Kung Lao’s soul out of his body and Scorpion blew fire out of his mouth in his fight against Sub-Zero at theend of 2021’sMortal Kombat....

Warning: This post contains minor spoilers for Happy Gilmore 2. Happy Gilmore 2recently landed on Netflix, and the sequel toAdam Sandler’s beloved ‘90s comedyhas been a major talking point over the past week. The movie follows the titular golfing champion as he emerges from retirement to bring down a team of so-called “Maxi Golfers,” whom he believes are ruining the integrity of the sport. Throughout his career,Sandler has frequently cast his family in his own movies....

Warning: Contains Spoilers forUltimate Wolverine #7! Wolverine’snemesis, Sabretooth, has undergone a major transformation in the Ultimate Marvel Universe, becoming a stalwart hero instead of an antagonist, and getting a redesign fans are hailing as one of his best looks ever. As Marvel reveals more about Sabretooth’s role in the mutant underground, it’s clear that this version of the character deserves the spotlight. Ultimate Wolverine #7, written by Chris Condon with art by Alessandro Cappuccio, gives readers a better idea of the dynamic between Earth-6160’s versions of Sabretooth and Wolverine, and offers a closer look at Ultimate Sabretooth’s design....

After almost six decades, theStar Trekfranchise has officially retired one of its most iconic heroes. In its modern stories,Star Trekhas shown a fondness for jumping around the timeline, offering opportunities to see the untold stories of its most beloved characters. Now, with a heartwarming reunion, the story of one of those characters has been brought to a close. The iconic hero retires from Starfleet, having become the organization’s longest-serving human....

Whether it be a fun slice of life for a relaxing watch or a fantasy show for a bit of escapism, there’s ananimefor everyone. However, there are thousands of great shows to choose from and although it’s not ideal, often time, a book is judged by its cover. Related:The Best Anime Series For People Who Don’t Like Anime When scrolling through cover art after cover art, it can be easy to pick an anime out purely for its aesthetic....

The upcoming second season ofTwisted Metalis set to fix one of the first season’s biggest criticisms. Starring Anthony Mackie,Twisted Metalsis set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland and follows an amnesiac milkman, known only as John Doe. He is assigned to deliver a package in exchange for citizenship in New San Francisco, but faces threats from marauders in sinister trucks. Twisted Metalwas adapted from the video game franchiseby PlayStation Productions, and while there was initial uncertainty about how the TV show adaptation would play out, the series proved to be a success both critically and commercially....

Summary Theroguelitegenre takes heavy inspiration from roguelikes but strips away some of the more classic elements that make them so much likeRogue. Roguelites tend to do this by adding in some form of meta-progression that allows players to progress between runs, or, more often than not, by removing turn-based combat. Most of these games feature real-time gameplay that makes them ideal for online co-op, though others use turn-based combat to great effect....

Brad Pitt is experiencing one of the biggest hits of his career withF1: The Movie. The Formula 1 racing movie directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) arrived in the heat of the summer season, with Apple Studios having hopes that the movie would prove to be the type of cinematic event that pulled in strong interest. WithBrad Pitt’s real Formula 1 drivingand the thrilling race sequences that unfold,F1has proven to be a big hit for everyone involved....