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Summary Anime characters have some of the most creative and absurd abilitiesout there. They’re wild, ridiculously overpowered, and great to watch in action (Hisoka’s Bungee Gum can still not be topped). But the flashy, mainstream powers in some of these series tend to steal the spotlight from the more toned-down and sophisticated abilities. Some abilities don’t appear all that special on the surface. For example, even casual anime viewers are aware of Sasuke’s Chidori or Goku’s Kamehameha....

This article contains Spoilers forDragon Age: The Veilguard. Comparisons between 2024’sDragon Age: The Veilguardand 2023’sBaldur’s Gate 3were inevitable. Both are fantasy RPGs reviving a popular franchise after a several-year hiatus, and both tell the story of a ragtag group of individuals thrown together and forced to battle against gods. However, there’s another, perhaps more surprising, similarity betweenBaldur’s Gate 3andDragon Age: The Veilguard.Both feature a romance path that culminates in a choice dealing with humanity, mortality, and the nature of life and death-and, potentially, conclude with characters consummating their love in or beside a grave....

Quick Links Choosing a difficulty mode at the start of a new playthrough is the very first decision players will be asked to make inDivinity: Original Sin 2evenbefore character creation,and it is of vital importance to choose the correct one right from the get-go. Picking a difficulty setting inDOS2is a semi-permanent decision because, depending on your choices, certain game modes become locked for the course of that playthrough. Difficulty Mode Differences in Divinity: Original Sin 2 There arefour difficultymodesinDivinity: Original Sin 2, andone special Modethat can only be selected when Tactician difficulty is chosen....

Summary Attack on Titanis unquestionably one of the best series of all time. Hajime Isayama’s manga has received a lot of critical acclaim over the years and has become a must-read for every manga aficionado. Both Attack on Titan anime and manga have ended, but its popularity as a whole continues to grow. In a recent announcement, it was confirmed thatAttack on Titan: The Last Attack will havea new post-credit scene....

Summary Civilization 7may seem like it’s still a long ways away, but it’s actually closer than ever. There’s certainly a lot of anticipation in the air, considering this will be the first new mainline title in several years. Fans looking out for news aboutCivilization 7can breathe a sigh of relief, because a major update will be coming later this month. To sayCivilizationfansare a little starved for content may be an understatement....

Summary While the first-person shooter genre has reigned as one of the most popular genres in the video game industry for decades now, the role of enemy infantry barking dialogue has seen some highlights. Distancing themselves from the more simplistic cannon fodder one-liners and death animations of some other FPS titles, some titles have put extensive effort into portraying their foes as more of a coordinated enemy force. Ranging from multi-species alien conglomerates proclaiming player-adjusted dialogue, to functional radio chatter among humanoid foes, enemy chatter in FPS titles has a range of tones and purposes....

Summary Name any popular anime, and chances are it wasadapted from a mangafirst. It’s not always the case, but there are plenty of famous series based on strips, likeDragon Ball,Naruto,Sailor Moon,Nana, etc. Some are much better in print than in motion, likeBerserkorJunji Ito, while others benefited from being animated, like the redrawnOne-Punch Manseries. But what happens when things get reversed? When a studio produces an original anime, and other writers, artists, and writer-artists adapt it into a manga?...

Summary TheBorderlandsseries is known for its snappy dialogue between characters. From enemies yelling attacks from behind or upfront, to allies squawking about lore through radio chatter, there is a lot to ingest. The frantic pace of the dialogue is downplayed in theBorderlandsmovie but that doesn’t mean there are no good lines. From classic characters like Lilith to more obscure ones that will not be spoiled yet, again, there are some funny lines throughout this fast-paced action comedy....

Despite the massive legacy that theBioShockfranchise possesses, the series has remained rather quiet for quite some time. The last mainline release for the IP launched over a decade ago, though the community surrounding the franchise and the desire for more content is still as strong as ever. Of course, 2K Games confirmed thatBioShock4was in development in 2019, and fans have been eagerly waiting for further developments around the project ever since....

Summary Episode 31 ofBleach Thousand-Year Blood Warsees the official return of a massive fan favorite, Sousuke Aizen. While the Gotei 13 struggle against the Torrent of the Soul King’s power, Aizen appears to save them from the dark creatures reluctantly. Evenafter two years of imprisonmentand being restrained in a powerful chair, Aizen has become even more powerful than ever before. And while he doesn’t use his famous Zanpakutou, Kyouka Suigetsu, he’s perfectly able to use his most iconic Kidou spell: Hado 90: Kurohitsugi....

Quick Links Visiting a world as compelling as the one featured inCreatures of Avamakes exploration and quest completion a treat for the senses. There are many creatures in the alien ecosystems of Ava, a good number of characters to interact with, and collectibles spread around the world that will help you out during your adventure should you choose to seek them out. However, the extent of your commitment toCreatures of Avawill be entirely up to you....

Cronos: The New Dawnis a survival horror game that brings in the best of the genre while introducing its own take on psychological horror. Beyond that,Cronos: The New Dawn’s gameplayrevolves around the unique mechanic of merging, where enemies can consume the corpses of others to become bigger and harder-to-defeat monstrosities. Combined with Bloober Team’s pedigree for horror, it seems the upcoming title could be something special. Game Rant recently spoke withCronos: The New Dawnlead writer Grzegorz Like, co-director Wojciech Piejko, and co-director Jacek Zieba about making the game authentic, embracing change as a core theme, and otherwise making every facet of the game rely on strong survival horror tactics....

Summary TheDaredevil: Born Againtrailer premiered at New York Comic-Con 2024. While the preview hasn’t been released to the public yet, it leaked online, confirming at least one significant event from the Netflix series is canon. Daredevil: Born Againmarks Charlie Cox’s long-awaited return as the eponymous hero nearly 7 years after the character’s Netflix series was canceled. While Cox’s Daredevil / Matt Murdock appeared inSpider-Man: No Way Homeand Marvel Televison’sEcho, these were supporting appearances that consisted of a single scene each....