Animal Crossingprovides a rather unique and uplifting experience for many players, excelling with plenty of customization options to where it usually doesn’t have to put out more than one entry per console to satisfy fans. The series usually sees fans moving into a new town, or uninhabited island in the case ofthe Nintendo Switch title, and has them slowly earn their way towards housing upgrades and more. As players work towards their dream home, they also meet their animal neighbors and get to know them while gathering furniture and helping make the village they call home their dream place to live during their playthrough....

TheMonogatariseries is no doubt one of Studio Shaft’s biggest successes, up there withMadoka Magicawith regard to its acclaim and the craftsmanship, of which the two share core creative leads. However,Kizumonogatari, the film trilogy chronicling the tragic origins of theMonogatariseries, is a unique case within this beloved tent pole of contemporary anime. Originally announced in 2010,hot off the heels ofBakemonogatari’s huge success,Kizumonogatariwas effectively in a state of stasis until it finally released its first film in 2016....

JRPGs are known for featuring everything from world-bending plots to incredible super moves that are absolutely dazzling to behold. The sheer level of spectacle and polish present in JRPGs make them a ton of fun to play through, withthe combat being engaging no matter what. However, there are times when the challenge of these encounters can become a bit too stressful, especially when it comes to the many optional bosses that these games tend to have....

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mysterydirector Rian Johnson and actor Noah Segan revealed details about the real-life Derol, who inspired Segan’s Kato Kaelin-style pothead in the murder mystery film. Johnson’sKnives Out 2has a cast to die for, withstars ranging from Daniel Craigto Dave Bautista, Edward Nortan, and Janelle Monae. However, the scene-stealing stoner stumbling through the background of the mystery, Derol, is the character on everybody’s mind. Played by Johnson’s long-term friend (and lucky charm) Segan, he infuses the movie with funny....

Season 2 ofKnockout Cityis right around the corner, and with all of theexcitement around the EA Play event, details have emerged for the next season of Velan Studios' over-the-top dodgeball multiplayer game. Season 2 appears to be based on the silver screen, and there is plenty of content around that cinema theme. RecentlyVelan Studios unveiled the roadmap forKnockout City, which included a bit of Season 2 info and confirmation that Season 3 and 4 would release by the end of 2021....

Summary The launch ofThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredis now only a few days away, and Naughty Dog has shared a preview of just how hectic the game’s No Return roguelike mode can get with mods like Molotov Rain.The Last of Us 2’s No Return modepromises a grueling combat experience, and the addition of something as wild as Molotov Rain is a taste of what players can expect. AlthoughThe Last of Us 2has only been around since 2020, Naughty Dog has optimized the game with the hopes of being even better on the PS5....

One of the most popular and sought-after tropes in modern culture is books and movies about vampires and werewolves. From early renditions of the fight between these two powerful creatures includingBuffy the Vampire Slayerin 1997, andUnderworldin 2003, to the infamousTwilight Saga, spawning shows likeTeen Wolf,The Vampire Diaries,andShadowhunters. Interestingly, many fans are unaware that the portrayals of these unnatural creatures as we know them in popular culture are often attributed to Tolkien’s works....

Marvel’s Avengerswas riddled with sky-high expectations and was considered one of the most highly anticipated games of this year. With a star-studded cast that includes the Naughty Dog Trio: Nolan North, Troy Baker, and Laura Bailey for the roles of Iron-Man, The Hulk, and Black Widow respectively, the game presented a well written main story told through the perspective of the charismatic Kamala Khan, portrayed by Sandra Saad. However,Marvel’s Avengersinconsistent gameplay and performance issues kept it from being a good if not a great live service title at launch....

Native American actress Alaqua Cox will be reprising her role as Maya Lopez some time in the near future, coming to the small screen in what is presumed to be a six-episode series, titledEcho.The show takes place after the events ofHawkeyewhere Cox made her first ever acting debut, and will follow Maya on her journey after leaving the Tracksuit Mafia. As always, Marvel keeps the details of their projects pretty heavily under wraps, but hopefully, the closer it gets to the premiere ofEcho,the more information will start to surface....

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyis available now, and it seems like it’s quickly become one of the surprise hits of 2021. That isn’t to say that expectations for the game were low necessarily, but that it didn’t exist in the public eye for very long between its E3 2021 announcement and its October 2021 release date. Its story and characters have been compared to the likes ofInsomniac’sSpider-Mangames, which is high praise since the studio has essentially set the bar for quality superhero video games....

The release ofMonster Hunter: Risebrought a huge amount of new fans to the series. Previous games in the franchise weren’t known for their accessibility, butRise’s quality-of-life changes make ita great starting point. RELATED:Monster Hunter Rise: 10 Monsters Inspired By Real-World Mythology This is still aMonster Huntergame at its core. The sheer volume of tutorial pop-ups and things to manage can cause headaches for many a newcomer. Sometimes it can feel like the game is over-explaining some things, while not explaining other things enough....

Monster Hunter Risesends players on a never-ending quest for massive monsters to fight and various resources to farm. There is a lot of work to be done if players wish to get their hands on some ofthe best weapons and armor in the gameand become hunters of renown. A lot of this revolves around farming different materials, and knowing where to find them all efficiently is a major advantage for players....

One of the most highly anticipated horror events this October is the premiere of Guillermo del Toro’s newNetflixhorror series,Cabinet of Curiosities. Just in time for October, viewers now have an official trailer for the show. Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiositiesis ahorror anthology streaming seriesthat consists of eight standalone episodes. Each one will be written and directed by a different well-known crew of horror filmmakers and based on classic or original horror stories—all hand chosen by del Toro himself....