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Summary Marvel Studios is not known for killing off characters. With the exception of both Iron Man and Black Widow, the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t truly killed off any major characters within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However,Captain America: Brave New Worldcould very well change that withHarrison Ford’s President Ross. The character is set to finally debut as Red Hulk in the movie, but Ford is known for preferring to avoid sequels at this stage in his life....

Summary Gege Akutami’sJujutsu Kaisenmanga is, without doubt, one ofthe biggest shonen animeto come out in recent years. The series, lauded for its engrossing storytelling, multi-faceted likable characters, deep world-building, and violent fantasy lore, has finally come to an end after six years. Still, while the consensus regardsJJKas one of the greatest anime of the past decade, some characters got less than happy endings, falling victim to a deathly fate or obscurity that left fans disappointed – an oversight only righted by the brilliant endings other major players received....

As the narrative ofOne Piececontinues, fans have noticed the continual parallels between various characters in the series' expanded cast. While some of these can be attributed to the general beats one may hit when writing a shonen narrative, further parallels can be drawn when one looks at some of these characters alongside one another. That said, even in these cases, there is some effort to distinguish the two, giving them somewhat contrasting ambitions, personalities, and mannerisms....

In the last few years, it’s often been the case that at least one Indie game has seemingly come out of nowhere and been a major hit. For example, last year hadDredgeandCocoon, 2022 hadTunicandStray, and 2021 hadInscryption. Just two months from 2024’s end, it seems safe to say thatBalatrois 2024’s breakout Indie sensation, with its addictive roguelike deck-building gameplay and top-notch community support keeping it immensely popular eight months after its initial launch....

Summary Dandandanis a shounen anime about two teenagers, Takakura Ken, also known as Okarun, and Momo Ayase, who, afterspending so much time believing in aliensand ghosts, discover that their world is loaded with them. These two unlikely friends bonded over their curiosity for the bizarre and unreal, discussing their contrary beliefs and disbelief in each other’s hobbies of extraterrestrial life and ghosts. Soon after their first encounter, they run into two of the most popular UAT and ghost-haunting sightings in their area, where both suddenly get special abilities....

Summary WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for the Dandadan anime and manga up to the point of this article’s publication. Adapting manga into an anime usually means reducing content to save time and get straight to the conflict. That said,Dandadanseems to have done a stellar job of remaining faithful to the manga. Parts of the currently aired episodes are line-by-line, frame-by-frame adaptations of the manga panels, which has made manga fans happy with the current state of the anime....

With such a wide variety of worlds under the Disney umbrella, fans are constantly wondering which new characters and locations will be added toDisney Dreamlight Valley. From the buzzing central hub that is the Plaza, the vast savannas of the Sunlit Plateau, and the eerie atmosphere of the Forgotten Lands,Disney Dreamlight Valleyhas many realms to explore. However, Gameloft could add even more mystique to the game with a couple of new realms inspired byMinecraft....

Leading up to the release ofElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, theories about potential new bosses were mostly centered around likely candidates pointed to by the base game’s lore. With the deep connection that the unseen life of Godwyn the Golden has to the entire scenario in The Lands Between, many players made the incorrect assumption that he would play a pivotal role in the expansion. Now that the conclusion to any new content followingElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreehas become certain, it seems clear that FromSoftware may have missed the opportunity to truly live up to the hype around the Prince of Death’s role in the overarching narrative....

Summary Elden Ringhas banned its most famous player, Klein Tsuboi, better known by his in-game nickname Let Me Solo Her. That’s according to Tsuboi himself, who recently revealed that hisElden Ringban is going to be lifted soon. True to his in-game moniker, Let Me Solo Her became famous by helping numerous players overcome Malenia, who is widely considered to be among themost frustratingElden Ringbossesfrom the base game. According to his latest estimate, he has defeated her between 6,000 and 7,000 times as of late February 2024....

Wētā Workshop’sTales of The Shireis the first game from withinThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise that inhabits the joyful peacefulness of The Shire that Tolkien fans longed to retreat to every time Frodo and Bilbo set off on perilous journeys. Without warfare, brutality, or a shred of conflict beyond aggravating the neighbors,Tales of The Shireis a hobbit simulator that immerses players in the cozy magic ofThe Lord of the Ringsuniverse, deviating from its iconic darker content....

Progression is a vital component of any video game, but that’s especially true for the strategy genre. Whether it’san RTS, a 4X game, or a city-builder, players need to feel a gradual sense of progression that incentivizes them to keep playing. In many strategy games, that sense of progression is presented as a technology tree, allowing the player to upgrade their abilities, improve their buildings, and unlock new units.Frostpunk 2is one such game....

Summary As Halloween is right around the corner, many shiny hunters inPokemon Scarlet and Violetare eyeing appropriately spookyPokemon to shiny hunt.While many options fall under the idea of the season, only one clears the competition. With terror, creepiness, and general Halloween vibes exemplifying the type, the stars of most of these hunts will be ghost-type Pokemon. While ghost types make up the smallest amount of the national Pokedex, there are plenty of great shinies for players to try for....

Summary Hideo Kojima has once again alerted fans to his ongoing back pain while working on the development ofDeath Stranding 2: On The Beach. The head of Kojima Productions has several projects on the go, butDeath Stranding 2: On The Beachis the anticipated sequel firmly in fans' crosshairs, and Kojima has made it known he is working through his back pain to deliver the studio’s next epic. Death Stranding 2is the successor to the 2019 action game that followed Norman Reedus’ courier Sam, who was tasked with delivering supplies to remote colonies in a post-apocalyptic world....