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Summary InOne Piece, it is made clear that piracy does not exist in a vacuum. Although motives like wealth and power will obviously lead many to sail the seas, something less considered is the pirates themselves. Whatever their goals, it has been made clear many times that, whether they acknowledge it or not, even the most powerful pirates have their inspirations. Some pirates became the reason that the next generation pursued the craft, while others merely became influential through their actions....

Summary TheDead Risingvideo game series is best known for the vast array ofweird and wonderful weaponsat the player’s disposal. From boxing gloves with knives attached to electrically charged shopping carts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in theDead Risingfranchise. With this in mind, this list is going to take a look at the most insane, ridiculous, and nonsensical weapons that can be used to take apart zombies in the weirdest ways possible....

Summary TheDark Soulsgames are notoriously known for their challenge, but they are also beloved because of the quality of difficulty they possess. They are some ofthe longest FromSoftware gameswith tightly designed mechanics and features that many can appreciate, causing other similarly well-crafted titles likeElden RingorSekiro: Shadows Die Twiceto be developed. While there’s no telling what the next Soulslike will be, some can speculate what it can take and refine from its predecessors that will help take the genre to new heights....

Summary My Hero Academiais highly regarded as one of thebest action shōnen anime of the 2010s, to the point that many fans of the genre believe that it became one of the “new Big 3” afterNarutoandBleachended. Of course, this huge level of success was possible not only because of the high quality of Kohei Horikoshi’s original manga but also because Bones delivered one of the best animated adaptations in the entire industry to date....

TheNetflixhorrormovieTime Cuttells the story of science-loving teenager Lucy Field (Madison Bailey) who has always heard about the disturbing death of her sisterLucy (Antonia Gentry), who was killed by the Sweetly Slasher in 2003. After traveling back to 2003, Lucy sets out to right this wrong and learns a lot of lessons in the process. AlthoughI was skeptical about the time travel premiseof this movie, I lovedTime Cutand think it’s worth watching for anyone who is a fan of horror, time travel stories, or revisiting the 2000s....

Summary Slime Heroesis a new Soulslike coming to theNintendo Switchthat’s focused on giving its gamers a more “wholesome” experience. Some recent titles have also attempted iterating on the Soulslike formula in similar ways.Another Crab’s Treasureis a notable entry in the genre available on theNintendo Switch,andSlime Heroesmay offer fans even more of that style of wholesome but tough gaming. The Soulslike genre of games continues to expand and succeed. However, there’s room for the genre to grow through experimentation....

Summary World of Warcraftis buffing several underpowered racial abilities in Patch 11.0.7, including those of the Draenei, Worgen, and over half of the Allied Races. These buffs target many skills and passives that have fallen behind compared to otherWorld of Warcraftracials, and will be added to the game as a part of the next content update forThe War Within. Recently,World of Warcraftgave players a first look at Patch 11.0.7, the second content update to be released afterThe War Within....

Summary Wuchang: Fallen Feathersis a new soulslike game that features plenty of signature elements of the genre, such as free-form exploration, minimal handholding for story and quest progression, and challenging foes to face every step of the way. While thegame brings fresh elements of its own to the genre, such as robust character progression via the Impetus Repository skill tree, flexible combat with dozens of signature moves, skills, and combos to master, and unique Madness mechanics, most soulslike fans will know what to expect and how to approach the game....

Summary Two big new “buy one, get one free” sales have gone live onXbox’s digital storefront. One of these sales offers a wide array of sports games, fromMaddentoMLB The Show,and more, while the otherXboxsale focuses on DLC and add-ons for games likeDestiny 2andForza Horizon 5. Despite itspopular Game Pass subscriptionseemingly being Xbox’s main focus this generation with its near-constant stream of new games, Xbox still takes care of its gamers who like to purchase games outright, and regularly treats its user base to frequent sales and specials....

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D RemakeandKingdom Come: Deliverance 2are currently on sale viaSteam, having dropped to their lowest-ever prices.Steamusers have until early August 2025 to take advantage of the ongoing deals. Released two and a half months apart,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D RemakeandKingdom Come: Deliverance 2are among thehighest-rated RPGs of the 2020s. Both hold a “Mighty” rating on OpenCritic, with Square Enix’s remake boasting an average score of 85 and a 93% reviewer recommendation rate....

Summary As istraditional for the genre, the new soulslike RPGWuchang: Fallen Feathersfeatures robust itemization. Weapons, armor, jewelry,and upgrades all contributevarious stats and bonuses to the character, allowing players to tailor their own combat builds and change them when necessary.Jade Pendantsare a valuable part of the gear system, each offering unique and potent passive bonuses when equipped. Players can wear up to three Jade Pendants at once inWuchang: Fallen Feathers, combining their effects for the best results....

Summary Isekai has a very recognizable formula: decent, but down-on-their-luck protagonist dies, wakes up to somegod or goddessoffering them a life in a new world. They go into said new world, are overpowered, and somehow become the most important person in that world. This formula is sometimes criticized, but it works. Even more importantly, it can be varied in so many ways, and that keeps it interesting. Yet, there are some shows that flip the script, and this time the audience needs to deal with a villainous character coming into a new life and world to be a hero....

Over the last few weeks, we have seen brands like MSI,ASUS, Gigabyte, and HP release gaming laptops featuring the entry-level Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card. This series is poised to establish itself as the best gaming laptop for 1080p gaming on the go for the next few years, succeeding its successful and highly accomplished predecessor, the RTX 4060. To everyone’s surprise, a few listings were spotted recently featuring the latest RTX 5060 GPUs but for a price tag much lower than its MSRP....