“It was an approach I hadn’t used before”: More Than Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, Hidetaka Miyazaki Credited 1 Author for Having the ‘Largest Impact’ on Elden Ring

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Japanese designer and writer Hidetaka Miyazaki has successfully established himself as a legend in the gaming industry with his work in theDark Soulsseries. Without a doubt, his video games have popularised the Soulslike genre among a wider audience. With his 2022 game,Elden Ring, he once again proved why he is one of the best. His approach toElden Ringwas a little different as he had to part ways from author George R....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 733 words · Douglas Schroeder

“I’m embarrassed to write it”: Masashi Kishimoto Took the Easy Way Out in Naruto to Avoid Writing Realistic Couples

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Apart from power-packed ninja battles,Narutohas its fair share of romance. As an action and battle-oriented story, it seems highly unlikely. Though Masashi Kishimoto gave fans much-needed hope with their couple ships. This, however, was completely out of the box. Considering his forte as a shonen writer, romance was a bit jittery. And there’s more to it....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Miranda Wolfe

“Monsters” Cast Member Ari Graynor Completely Supports the Resentencing of Menendez Brothers Lyle and Erik

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The Menendez brothers’ case, where Joseph “Lyle” Menendez and “Erik” Galen Menendez were convicted of killing their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez, may have started back in 1989, but exclusive live-action documentaries and series based on those incidents are bringing all those heinous crimes committed back then into the limelight once again. In the early 1990s, less than half a year after the Menendez parents were savagely murdered by shotguns purchased by the brothers, both Erik and Lyle were arrested....

August 21, 2025 · 10 min · 2117 words · Stephen Mack

“Same issue with every other team weapon”: Helldivers 2 Minigun Idea Takes Notes from Gears of War, but There’s a Problem that the Community Needs to Change For It to Work

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed While it may not come across like it,Helldivers 2is very much reliant on people working together to conquer missions. Super Earth can only reign supreme if every Helldiver walks arm-in-arm towards sweet democracy. So, while you may be playing for yourself, you need to remember that you are part of a team. Effective teamwork would result in more than just successful missions, though....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Amber Watson

“She needs to be able to plot without Aemond”: Olivia Cooke Breaks Silence on Her Bizarre House of the Dragon Episode 7 That’s More Important Than Fans Think

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed With one more episode to go in season 2, fans are ecstatic to see how the second season ofHouse of the Dragonconcludes. But before the season finale finally drops this Sunday, the penultimate episode of this season has left fans befuddled about the future of Olivia Cooke’s Alicent. InThe Red Sowing, Alicent is removed from the small council after Ewan Mitchell’s Aemond takes over the throne, replacing Tom Glynn-Carney’s Aegon, who’s deemed unfit to rule as king....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Justin Stewart

“That was possibly one of the worst filler moments Toei has done”: One Piece Fans are Realizing The Anime Made One Controversial Arc Even Worse That Almost Made It Insufferable to Watch

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed When the two-year time skip inOne Pieceended, fans expected Eiichiro Oda to re-introduce the Straw Hat Pirates with a banger narrative, and the manga creator lived up to the expectations by delivering the Fish-Man Island saga. Filled with intriguing mysteries, thrilling battles, and important characters, the Fish-Man Island Saga truly was one of the best storylines of the series....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Jason Johnson

“They are harder to kill than a Marvel hero”: ‘Yellowstone’ Goes Toe-to-Toe With the Avengers in 1 Aspect That Makes the Show More Unrealistic Than Ever

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Taylor Sheridan’s Western drama,Yellowstone, celebrated for revitalizing the genre in recent years, has recently become a source of frustration for viewers due to its perceived lack of any substantial story arcs, particularly post-Season 3. Despite its initial popularity and a dedicated fanbase eagerly anticipating the upcoming series finale later this year, the show’s melodramatic plot twists and resilient character survival have drawn comparisons to classic soap operas and Marvel superheroes....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Brittany Chapman

“They will never achieve what that is”: Leslye Headland Restores George Lucas’ Iconic Star Wars Lore to its Glory By Revealing The Acolyte’s Ultimate Fate

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The Acolyteis nearing the end of its first season, with several controversial revelations plaguing the show’s tenure. The series was heavily criticized byStar Warsfans for breaking the franchise’s lore on several occasions. However, the revelation of the twins being created by the Force was arguably the most controversial. During a recent interview, showrunner Leslye Headland talked about the twins’ origin being similar to Anakin Skywalker’s, which some fans argued made the latter less special....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 835 words · Patricia Lane

“We’re certainly not out of ideas”: Tom Selleck Doesn’t Want Blue Bloods to End With Season 14, Says CBS Made Lots of Fans Unhappy

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Veteran actor Tom Selleck has been part of one of the longest-running television series,Blue Bloods. From its first season in 2010 to a staggering 14th season that aired on February 16th, 2024, the highly-rated CBS show has seen a lot of success with American audiences over a decade and a half. Selleck who epitomized New York police commissioner Frank Reagan and his professional and personal trials, has lived the character deeply over the years....

August 21, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Gregory Martinez

“Why didn’t I teach them how to work a lock on a door?”: In True Sheldon Cooper Fashion, Jim Parsons’ One Act Nearly Got Him Barred from the Oscars

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The acclaimed Hollywood star Jim Parsons seemingly channeled his iconic character while sharing updates about his attendance at the 89th Academy Awards. The actor, known popularly for his role as Sheldon Cooper inThe Big Bang Theorywas set to make an appearance at the 2017 Oscars forHidden Figures. Starring an ensemble cast, including Janelle Monáe, Taraji P....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Michael Holt

10 Best Regression Manhwa

The world of manhwa has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity in recent years, thanks to big hits likeSolo Levelingor Tower of God. Among these stories, a genre that has been captivating fans all over the globe is that ofregression. This genre offers protagonists the unique opportunity to relive pivotal moments of their lives by transporting them back in time. 10 Best Korean Manhwa You Should Definitely Read If you’re new to the genre of Korean Manhwa (comics), check out the best series and runs that Manhwa has to offer!...

August 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1540 words · Peter Gray

10 Games That End Just As They Get Interesting

The pace of a video game’s story is crucial to keeping the player engaged, but it’s a difficult characteristic to achieve properly throughout the entire experience. 10 Best Short Games With Huge Emotional Impact These stories will change your life in no time. As a lifelong gamer, many titles have fallen short of their full potential for me because they rush too much or take too long, offering experiences that are less than they could have been with a good distribution of events....

August 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1633 words · Micheal Walker

10 Metroidvania Bosses Harder Than the Final Boss

I want to begin this list with a proviso - difficulty is one of the most subjective parts of gaming. I’ve been amazing at games likeThe Binding of Isaac, which many people say is incredibly hard, and been horrible at supposedly easy music games likeRhythm Sprout. It all depends on our inherent skill set and reflexes, and that goes double for the Metroidvania genre. Since most Metroidvania games empower you as you progress, the final boss is often not the hardest....

August 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1737 words · Brandy Williams