‘For who are movies made?’ This line of dialogue speaks to the central ethos aroundPompo the Cinephile. After a year-long release delay caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the adaptation of Shogo Sugitami’s web manga by Takayuki Hirao (best known for his directing work on theGod Eaterfranchise and the 2013 anime filmMagical Sisters Yoyo and Nene) is finally set for a theatrical release this April.Pompo the Cinephileis a unique film, much owed to its unashamed usage of anime to tell a tale of live-action filmmaking....

Summary Diablo 4’s first paid expansion, Vessel of Hatred, is bringing a feast of new content to the game when it launches in October, none more anticipated than the Spiritborn class. With this being the Spiritborn’s first appearance as a class in the franchise, speculation on what new and exciting skills it will add toDiablo 4has run rampant, but there is plenty of inference to help narrow it down. Among a positively stacked Xbox Games Showcase, noted by many as one of the most hype-inducing conferences in recent memory, Blizzard still managed to make waves with its trailers for two flagship franchise expansions....

Project Evewas given a big trailer for the wider gaming audience in Sony’s Playstation Showcase 2021. This Korean action game from SHIFT UP Corporation looks promising, fusing visceral sci-fi motifs withBayonetta’s frenetic action andDark Souls' more deliberate combat focus. The imagery of a lone, and possibly cybernetic, girl named Eve with a drone companion jumping through an abandoned city to defeat a possibly extraterrestrial threat matchesNieR: Automata’s vibes, and the combat looks like a send-up to the all-time greats of action gaming....

In theResident Evil 4remake, Ashley’s armor is an extra costume rewarded for beating the “A Rank Investigator” challenge. The suit is a metal armor resembling the medieval knights, protecting Ashley against all types of damage—including Leon’s shots. Although Ashley suggests that Leon wear the armor in the Castle, it’s actually her that wears one in the NG+. Armored Ashley is invulnerable, surviving all enemy attacks even when Leon is not around....

Yesterday, a number of brand new details aboutMortal Kombat 11’sKombat Pack 2 were supposedly discovered, with reputable leakers reportingmentions of Ash fromAsh vs Evil Dead,Fujin, and Sheeva in the game’s filesfollowing the Spawn update. With these leaks corroborating with a number of other big rumors surrounding the game’s future roster additions, it seems as though the three major characters are all but confirmed to make theirMortal Kombat 11debut at some point in the near future....

Summary Bandai Namco has recently updated theElden Ringplaylists for its various YouTube channels, leading some to believe that the big reveal trailer for the game’s highly-anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC could be happening soon.Elden Ringhas been a massive success for FromSoftware and Bandai Namco, smashing records and establishing itself as one of the highest-rated video games of all time. Considering the dizzying popularity ofElden Ring, it’s no surprise that many fans have been looking forward to the game’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC....

Rumors thatKonamiand Sony have penned some sort of PlayStation exclusivity deal have resurfaced. As far back as 2020, particularly in the wake ofMicrosoft announcing its $7.5 billion acquisition of Bethesda, speculation began about studios that Sony might pick up. Konami was regularly mentioned, but it turned out that the Japanese publisher/developer wasn’t among the six companies Sony purchased in 2021.That didn’t stop rumors and, perhaps, wishful thinking. Specifically, fans wanted to see three of Konami’s most beloved and long-dormant franchises —Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid,andCastlevania— revived, and Sony stepping in to provide funding seemed an ideal scenario....

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimfeatures a vast open world populated by a variety of characters spread out across its landscape. The characters living inSkyrimneed a way to communicate with each other, and so they rely on the courier system. Couriers travelSkyrim’s game world with important letters and messages that they deliver to various characters, including the player-controlled Dragonborn. Couriers inSkyrimtake their jobs very seriously, relentlessly pursuing players until they’ve successfully delivered their message....

The eternal debate about the importance of speed vs. power is one that will be ever-present when combat is involved; inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor, the argument persists. However, thanks to Cal Kestis' rise to becoming a full Jedi Knight, he has access to various kinds of techniques that make him a master of both aspects to varying degrees. One of those lightsaber stances that he can call upon brings energy and mobility to the fore while still retaining a decent amount of power, just enough to deal with the opponents that are unfortunate enough to stand in his way....

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyhas a variety of Worlds and stages for players to sink their teeth into. And for themost hardcore of Mario fans out there, there are three Green Stars and one Stamp in almost every stage for them to collect. World 5-Castle seems to be giving players some trouble when it comes to gathering all of the hidden goodies, but this guide should be able to help fans out....

Super Nintendo Worldat Universal Studios Japan is filled with plenty of little details referencingSuper MarioIP for fans to discover. While a few of the bigger Easter eggs have become common knowledge due to a litany of articles and videos, a seemingly unknown Rosalina cameo has now been discovered. After a series of setbacks and delays, Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World opened to the public in March earlier this year. The immersive theme park area has been lauded by casual and diehard fans alike, althoughSuper Nintendo World was forced to temporarily shut downdue to the ongooing coronavirus pandemic....

The next installment in the beloved BioWare RPG seriesMass Effectis one of the most anticipated games that’s been announced, despite surely being years away from its launch. Experiencing a new chapter in the space epic is something that fans have been keen to do ever sinceMass Effect: Andromedafailed to meet its lofty expectations. Returning toMass Effectfor a fourth entry makes a lot of sense, but it has to strike the balance between feeling new and innovative while also leaning into series norms that ensure it can be consistent with what preceded it....

Summary On April 25, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it had voted by a margin of 3-2 to restore net neutrality rules that were repealed in 2017 by the Trump administration. This means that internet service providers (ISPs) in the United States will be reclassified by the FCC as common carriers, in a move similar to hownet neutrality was handledby the Obama administration in 2015. The news of net neutrality restoration came three years after the Biden administration announced its efforts to bring it back to the United States....