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Godhood in anime, specifically Isekai anime, is really not a new concept, as the portrayal of beings as gods is a nearly endless trope, particularly in isekai anime. In the endless portrayals, these Gods exist for different purposes. Some show themselves as benevolent and righteous, others as self-serving and indulgent, and some others hinge their existences on fulfilling the role of the bad guy. In light of this, the focus of this piece rests on those Gods who are the necessaryreminders of evilin every story....

Summary The fans of theFate/Zeroseries are in a state of bewilderment, as the light novel by the master of darkness, Gen Urobuchi, will be adapted into a musical stage play, planned for 2025. It will take place in Japan, with two cities confirmed so far, Tokyo and Osaka, in January-February 2025. Gen Urobuchi is known for his dark and complex narratives, and he will look over the script for the musical to keep it authentic to the source material....

Summary InMy Hero Academia, the way somebody engages in a fight—their fighting style, so to speak—is largely determined by their quirks. Those who can cause massive destruction with a single attack, such as All Might or All-For-One, can ignore everything and smash their foes to smithereens. On the other hand, those has quirky powers—Eraser Head andStain come to mind—have to come up with a unique fighting style that can take full advantage of their peculiar quirk....

Summary Quick Links When it was learned that Aoyama Yuga had been the UAtraitor all along, Class A was in shock and disbelief. Although Class A was in immense shock, they still believed in Aoyama, who showcased immense regret and despair for his actions. All For One ordered Aoyama to attend UA and become his source of information. Initially, it seemed Aoyama never put in much effort when it came to practical training....

Summary Mobile video game developerNaturalMotion Gamesis facing a company-wide staffing review, with allegations of employees already being let go and an entire studio getting shut down. NaturalMotion Games is a subsidiary ofZynga, and statements from company officials have confirmed that considerations for restructuring are currently underway. Zynga’s parent companyTake-Two Interactive announced layoffsearlier this year, and recent comments from employees and executives suggest that studios further down the business ladder are also being impacted by restructuring efforts....

Summary Team Blue Studio, a major video game developer owned byNetflix, is shutting down for good, with a recent report confirming that the company is disbanding the team after just two years. Founded in 2022, Team Blue Studio was an effort byNetflixto enter the world of triple-A game development, with the studio having multiple gaming industry veterans under its umbrella. Netflix may not seem to be the most likely place for video games, but the company has offered select titles on its streaming service for some time, with even high-profile hits liketheGrand Theft Autoseries appearing on the platform....

Summary According to Jason Schreier’s new book, Blizzard is working onOverwatch MobilealongsideOverwatch 2updates.Overwatch 2continues to get regular updates, butOverwatch Mobilemay scratch the itch for fans on the go. With frequent advancements in technology, smartphones have become powerful little computers with high-fidelity displays. As the quality of mobile technology has improved, so has mobile gaming. Popular mainstreamfranchises likeCall of Duty,Star Wars, andPokemonhave found success on mobile, whileApex Legends Mobilefailed to reach a broad audience and was subsequently discontinued....

Palworldtook the industry by storm earlier this year by crushing records across the board and becoming one of the most successful indie titles in recent memory, if not of all time. The team atPocketpair clearly struck gold with its game concept, which borrows elements from open world games,Minecraft, and most notably, thePokemonfranchise. After the recent merchandising partnership with Sony and the PS5 version announcement, a game that started as a humble early-access indie is being enjoyed by more players than ever....

Summary AsOne Piecedelves into the final arc,certain characters will play huge rolesin the series' future. Among the array of characters that permeate the series, Trafalgar D. Water Law has become one of the most significant figures in the New World, not just as an ally of Monkey D. Luffy but as a key player in the series' narrative as it unfolds. The captain of the Heart Pirates and one of the most popular characters inOne Piecehas faced many challenges and near-defeats throughout the series....

Summary With a brutal fighting style focused solely on leg-based techniques, Sanji is one of the main fighters of the Strawhats. Before theOne Piecetime skip, Sanji developed a wide range of creative, culinary-inspired moves, each more devastating than the last. Thoughhis techniques reached entirely new heights post time skip, pre-time skip Sanji was no joke. If fans remember, this was the man who single-handedly took on Enel and even fought a whole trolley of Marines by himself during Enies Lobby....

The Velvet Room Attendants have been an integral part of thePersonaseries sincePersona 2.Usually young-looking, blue-clad individuals, the Attendants help Velvet Room master Igor with duties like maintaining the Persona Compendium, fusing Personas together, and providing the protagonist with cryptic advice. Until now, the majority of the Velvet Room Attendants have been female, withPersona 3 Portable’sTheodore as the primary exception. However,Persona 6may need to feature a male Velvet Room attendant if it chooses to continue the series' naming convention....

Summary APokemonfan artist recently combined Mimikyu and Scizor, coming up with a unique fusion of the popular creatures. While fusions are not available in official mainlinePokemongames, they have become incredibly popular in fan art, and this new design shows how creative the artists who imagine these unique designs can be. Scizor is a Bug/Steel-type monster originally introduced in the second generation ofPokemongames. It evolves from Scyther when traded holding a Metal Coat, eventually gaining a Mega evolution....

Summary A newPokemon GObug is making it impossible for players to catch Dynamax Falinks, as the screen turns white after the raid, and there is no option to catch it at all. Dynamax Falinks debuted as part of three-star Max Battles on October 1st inPokemon GO, but it seems like players will need to wait until the bug is fixed to catch the Pokemon. The debut of the Dynamax feature inPokemon GOhas been a bumpy ride so far....