Ubisoft Reveals 8 Minutes of Assassin's Creed Mirage Gameplay

Assassin’s Creed Miragetook the stage at Ubisoft Forward, with a brand new story trailer teasingBasim’s descent into madnessand a gameplay trailer to boot. It’s the deepest look at Assassin’s Creed Mirage so far, helping outline expectations for its role within the franchise. As many know,Assassin’s Creed Mirageexplores Basim’s past in Baghdad and his entry into the Hidden Ones. Not only is the setting a throwback toAC1, but plenty of features are like a special screen grain....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Samantha Herrera

Weird Skyrim Image Shows NPC Walking Around Without a Head

A weird (and humorous) new image fromThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimhas surfaced online, and it focuses on a glitch in the game that makes an NPC walk around without a head.Skyrimis widely regarded as one of the greatest games ever made and is also one of the most profitable games in history, but that doesn’t mean the game has not seen its fair share of criticism over the years, mainly in regard to the wide variety of bugs and glitches present in every release of the popular game....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Edward Hall

Ys I & II Chronicles+ comes to Steam on Valentine’s Day

Better than chocolate! I know what to get my Valentine now! XSEED announced today that Ys I & II Chronicles+ will come to Steam on February 14. The “+” in the title means that the game has been remastered for PC, making the first two games in this awesome RPG series look better than ever. Expect full graphics settings including widescreen, window, pixel scaling and more. Pick from FM synth or arranged soundtracks, too....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · John Holt

"It's Reprehensible": DC Has Some Evil Villains, But Deathstroke's Controversial Origin Is Truly Unforgivable

Warning, contains discussion of sensitive subject matter. DC Comics features some of the worst villains in comic history, who think nothing of spilling blood, pulling out all the stops for a bit of emotional or physical torture, and generally crossing any line imaginable. Yet even within that lineup,Deathstrokestill stands out;thanks to his involvement with the underage assassin, Terra, during the “Judas Contract” storyline, Slade Wilson will forever carry an unforgivable burden as a character....

June 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1455 words · Elizabeth Mathews

1 Pokémon Episode Was Banned Because of a Real-Life Tragedy, And It Changed the Anime Forever

Pokémonhas had a surprising number of banned episodes over the years, and many of them resulted in changes as to how the creators operated. One of the biggest changes, however, resulted in an entire category of moves being banned, all due to a coincidental tragedy that occurred in real life. Many ofPokémon’s banned episodes at least aired in Japan before they were banned, but that wasn’t the case for every single episode....

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Richard Craig

10 Best Anime on Amazon Prime That Prove Its Streaming Success

Amazon Primehas always been one of the stranger animestreaming sites. They once tried to launch their own full-fledged anime site called Anime Strike, but it was cancelled after a year of poor reception, and they’ve been slow to return to anime ever since, with anime now just being another type of show they offer. Despite everything, there’s been a genuine effort from Amazon Prime to change how they handle anime, and now, it’s easy to see them as one of the best sites around....

June 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1351 words · Laura Forbes

8 Iconic Marvel and DC Heroes Who Started Out as Villains

Some of the best heroes fromMarvelandDC Comicswere once villains. One of the most popular tropes in modern storytelling is the concept of the redemption arc, focusing on a character who embarks on a journey to atone for their past sins until they redeem themselves in the eyes of the rest of the cast and, by proxy, readers. This storytelling device is most prominent in TV shows, movies, and especially comics.Marvel has some of the greatestredemption arcs, but that doesn’t mean that DC Comics doesn’t dabble in redemption arcs as well....

June 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1375 words · Cindy Smith

9 Studio Ghibli Myths That Are As Common As They Are Wrong

Studio Ghibliis one of the most beloved animation studios in the world, known for its breathtaking animation, thoughtful storytelling, and deep emotional resonance. From the vibrant landscapes ofSpirited Awayto the quiet melancholy ofOnly Yesterday, its catalog spans a wide range of genres, moods, and styles. But with that fame has come a slew of misunderstandings that persist even among longtime fans. Some of these myths are harmless simplifications, while others undermine the rich creative diversity behind the studio’s legacy....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1227 words · Lauren Smith

A Lot Of Clair Obscur Players Are Overlooking These Important Characters’t Make That Mistake

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has loads of hidden or minor details that add so much context and meaning to the larger story, and arguably one of the game’s most important aspects pertains to the mysterious Axons you experience at different points in the game. Anyone who has played through the end of Act 2 inClair Obscurwill be familiar with at least two of these Axon enemies as they are required bosses that must be defeated in order to break the barrier blocking players from reaching the Paintress and advancing the main storyline....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1073 words · Patrick English

After Watching Weeks Of Love Island USA, I've Figured Out Exactly What's Missing From This Season

I’m aLove Island USAlover, but after watching this season throughout the last few weeks,it’s clear there’s something major missing from the show that would make things infinitely better. ThroughoutLove Island USAseason 7, I’ve been watching closely as the Islanders have moved strangely in the villa. The season’s been fun for drama, but the relationships have felt off. While I’ve been enjoyingLove Island USAseason 7 throughout, it’s been clear to me (and many vocal viewers online) that the cast has been moving a bit differently than others have in the past....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Christopher Morales

Ahead of Launch, My Hero Academia's Final Season Drops New Update With Help From All Might

My Hero Academiais getting ready for the advent of its final season, and fans are finally getting a good look at All Might’s new armor, which will factor in heavily. The new promo image gives one of the most detailed looks at his armored appearance yet. All Might’s armor was only revealed in the final episode ofMy Hero Academia’s seventh season, and will likely play a big part in the season eight premiere....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Sarah Bennett

Ahsoka Season 2 Is The Perfect Chance For Star Wars To Fix A Season 1 Mistake

I feel likeAhsokaseason 2 is in a perfect position to fix one of the core mistakes from the first season. Debuting in 2023, theStar Warsshow starring Rosario Dawson as the titular Ahsoka Tano saw the former Jedi reconnect with her lost path and apprentice Sabine Wren, while also working to prevent the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Although the show was mostly quite engaging, there was one element that somewhat dragged....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Angelica Watson

All Pokemon GO Fest 2020 Day 1 Special Research Tasks and Rewards

Day One ofPokemon GOFest 2020 has arrived, and players that purchase aPokemon GOFest ticketnow have access to a brand new Special Research calledGOFest Welcome. This Special Research is made up of seven tasks that look to get fans involved in this year’s festivities, and players that complete them will earn themselves a myriad of items, encounters, and XP. Before going into the details of thePokemon GOFest Day One Special Research, it is important to note that while ticket holders need not complete all of the tasks on July 25, they must play on that date in order to unlock them....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Amanda Brooks