JRPGs Where Losing Gives You A Bad Ending

JRPGs are often known for their expansive stories, and the best among them oftenhave branching storieswhere the ending is dependent on the player’s actions. Sometimes, players are able to alter the course of the story through making specific choices at particular junctions of the game. Losing is, philosophically speaking, a choice as well! While most JRPGs are focused on a party of heroes striving to save their world from peril, there is something morbidly fascinating about seeing the effects of their failure, especiallyfor more difficult JRPGswhere the title screen is a familiar sight....

May 11, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Traci Olson DDS

Jujutsu Kaisen: Top 10 Most Popular Characters, Based on the Newest Popularity Poll

This article contains spoilers from Jujutsu Kaisen’s Shinjuku Showdown Arc. Jujutsu Kaisenis an incredibly popular manga that is currently edging closer to its end, with just a few chapters remaining. As the story started to wrap up, a new popularity was conducted in Japan, and it certainly felt like a good idea to ascertain how fans felt about all the characters. The various character arcs in the story have progressed greatly, and with that, some characters have consolidated their spots as favorites, while others have lost favor....

May 11, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Stephen Bryant

Marvel's Most Wasted Story Twist Still Hurts

Summary The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has had its fair share of hits and misses.Moon Knightwas a bit of both, especially since the character hasn’t appeared anywhere else in the franchise. The Disney+ limited series was a refreshing addition to their slate when it debuted, but theMCUis missing out on the show’s potential, particularly regarding its late-season twist. Oscar Isaac’s fantastic portrayal of Marc Spector’s dissociative identity disorder (DID)and his alternate personalities, mainly Steven Grant, was the key talking point ofMoon Knight....

May 11, 2025 · 4 min · 840 words · Christine Brennan MD

Monopoly GO: Sweet Relief Rewards And Milestones

Quick Links The Dracula’s Delights event may be over, butMonopoly GOhas just launched a brand-new event called Sweet Relief to keep the excitement going. It starts on Oct 27 and will only last19 hours,which is shorter than otherMonopoly GOevents. The Sweet ReliefMonopoly GOevent offers players a perfect chance for players to snag some quick rewards, includingplenty of dice rolls, stickers, and more. The Scary Cake Partners event has ended, so the solo event doesn’t offerany Candy Tokens....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Brittany Patterson

Monster Hunter Wilds Leaks Unannounced Monsters

Summary Data miners have revealed thatMonster Hunter Wildswill feature the return of several as-of-yet unannounced monsters. The game’s open beta test became available on July 21, 2025, and it didn’t take much time for fans to comb through its code. One of the most intriguing details to come from the leak is the fact thatMonster Hunter Wildswill bring back a few foes not seen since 2018’sMonster Hunter Generations Ultimate. Capcom’s hotly anticipated action RPG has already made significant strides despite not being out yet....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Tiffany Perez

Most Obscure Characters on Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's Roster Explained

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerois set to launch with one of the largest rosters in the franchise’s history, bringing nearly every conceivable character from the universe into one cohesive package. While players can expect many popular fighters fromDBZ,Super, the original series, and even further spin-offs, some are still likely to be surprised byDragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s inclusion of several of the most obscure faces thatDBhas to offer. For long-time fans, the announcement of the addition ofminor villains inDragon Ball: Sparking Zeroand other rare characters probably came as a nostalgic trip back to earlier days of the franchise which are now often forgotten....

May 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1170 words · Lisa Robbins

Most Underrated Resident Evil Characters

Summary TheResident Evilfranchise is chock-full of diverse and fascinating characters, some of which became immediate fan favorites among the community. ManyResident Evilfans adore the games' most prominent characters, like Jill Valentine, Leon Kennedy, and Chris Redfield, but the almost thirty-year-old series boasts a treasure trove of compelling characters, some of which fly under the radar as nothing more than one-shot wonders in a singleResident Evilgame — never to be seen again....

May 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1444 words · Emma Sanchez

My Hero Academia: The Symbolism of Hands in Shigaraki’s Character Development

Summary A character’s design plays a huge part in fans’perception of said character, so Kohei Horikoshi’s decision to adorn Shigaraki Tomura with 14 human hands that grip his body served its purpose well in his presentation. However, these unsettling visual elements are far from being just a grim aesthetic choice. They are rich with symbolism which represents key facets of Shigaraki’s character, backstory, emotional trauma, and his development into one of the most menacing villains in shonen anime....

May 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1075 words · John Duran

Natasha Ofili Discusses Being the First Black Deaf Woman to Appear in a Video Game

Acting as a bridge between its predecessor and the planned sequel, the spin-offMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesserved an important purpose when it was released. Not only did it fully introduce fans to developer Insomniac Games' version of the titular hero, but it was also aPS5 launch title. Just likeMarvel’s Spider-Man, the game received strong review scores and deepened the in-game universe’s world and lore. It also introduced Miles' Deaf love interest Hailey Cooper, played by actress Natasha Ofili, who is also Deaf....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Sandra Roberts

New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for July 15, 2025

Strandsis a short, daily word puzzle game that gives you a grid of letters. Inside, you need to find all the themed words without knowing what they are ahead of time. In fact, the only thing you do know about the puzzle is one little clue. Today’s clue isn’t an easy one to figure out, so you might be looking for help. If you already knowhow to playStrands, you can find everything you need to solve it in the paragraphs below....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Brian Poole

New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for July 20, 2025

Strandshas yet another new puzzle to challenge your brain with. In order to win, you need to figure out the theme for today and find all the hidden theme words inside the letter grid. And to guess all this, you only have one little clue. And if the rules ofhow to playStrandsmake this puzzle sound hard, that is nothing compared to actually trying to answer the puzzle for yourself. Hints can be found in the sections below; open them up to see everything you need to solve today’s puzzle....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · John Hill

Nintendo Switch Online New Feature Test Sign-Ups Run Out Instantly

Summary As the Nintendo Switch has been out for seven years now, there’s a lot of speculation regarding how much longer the current system will be supported and when its successor will launch.The Nintendo Switch 2 exists, and rumors continue to swirl about it, but so far Nintendo has made no attempt to reveal or showcase the new system. That’s had some wondering if this new Nintendo Switch opportunity has something to do with the new system, or if it will play a role in the current Switch’s future....

May 11, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Sheri Savage

October 15 is Going to Be a Big Day for Overwatch 2

Summary Tuesday, October 15 is the start ofOverwatch 2Season 13, which means it should be a huge day for fans of the game.Overwatch 2is wrapping up a wildly successful Season 12, which saw the hero-shooter introduce a brand-new Support character that has proven to be quite popular with fans. Many agree thatOverwatch 2’s Juno has made a positive impacton the game, with the character’s abilities allowing for unique plays without venturing into the realm of being overpowered or frustrating to play against....

May 11, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Laura Ritter