What Makes Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War The Most Realistic Romance Anime

Summary One of the most successful romantic comedies in recent anime has to be Aka Akasaka’sKaguya-sama: Love is War, an over-the-top anime centered on two high schoolers who are in love but will under no circumstances be caught showing their true feelings to the other. The series is extremely popular in Japan and with western audiences, and one of the main reasons for the success ofKaguya-sama: Love is Warlies in the realistic depiction of budding love in the springtime of one’s youth, while being firmly in the realm of hyperbole or parody....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Deborah Becker

Why The Big Ghost of Tsushima Movie Casting Rumor is So Promising

Summary As a game,Ghost of Tsushimais already an incredible cinematic work in its own right, so Hollywood picking the title for a live-action adaptation wasn’t too surprising. Headed by Chad Stahelski, the stuntman turned director who is responsible for the hitJohn Wickfranchise, theGhost of Tsushimamovie is already off to an exciting start. However, one recent rumor swirling around about the film’s production is one of the most promising updates about the movie yet....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Jeremy Hensley

Xbox and Kojima Project Reportedly Still in the Works

Kojima Productions' endeavors as a new developer have been shrouded in mystery sinceDeath Stranding’s early promotional marketing days. Several rumors have since stirred aboutwhat Hideo Kojima’s independent studio is up to next, such as which platforms it will adhere to when its newest title is eventually announced. It appears that a series of back-and-forth claims refute one another in terms of what platform or platforms fans may expect to see Kojima gravitate toward....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Justin Fields

Xbox Exec Lets Slip That a New Fallout Game May Be in Development

It’s no secret that the bigger the development company, the more difficult it can be to keep secrets under wraps. Rumors about upcoming projects can be juicy nuggets that keep the gaming world guessing, and Bethesda is no stranger to it. Just recently, rumors began to fly abouta possible release date for its upcoming space RPGStarfield. Now, it looks as though someone may have dropped the ball about a possible newFalloutgame....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Katelyn Reeves

6 Unresolved Mysteries Left Hanging In Chernobylite

Chernobyliteis a very strange game about a former Soviet professor who revisits thescene of the real-life Chernobyl disasterin search of his wife, only for things to get a lot more complicated than they first appear. Twists and turns in the narrative ensue, and by the end, the game proves to be something quite different from what it seemed to start as.Although drawing on similarly-themed games likeFallout,STALKER,and theMetroseries,Chernobylitegoes in some unexpected directions full of intrigue, conspiracies, and transcending of space and time....

June 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1225 words · Donna Jones

A LEGO Minecraft Game Would Be a Natural Spinoff for Both Brands

The overwhelming success ofMinecrafthas taken it far and wide. Although it started as an indie game with humble origins, it’s now one of the biggest titles in the Microsoft library, and there are good odds that it’ll always stay that way. To date,Minecraftremains the best-selling game of all time, beating out the second-placeGrand Theft Auto 5by tens of millions in sales.Minecraft’s success and fame have already prompted a plethora of collaborations with other brands, too....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Glenn Roberts

Alone in the Dark Devs Discuss Character Direction, Musical Composition, and More

Pieces Interactive’sAlone in the Darkis a modern reimagining of the survival horror pioneer that paved the way for games likeResident EvilandDead Space, coming full circle as it draws inspiration from the genre’s subsequent advancements. Explored from the perspective of two protagonists portrayed byStranger Thingsstar David Harbour and acclaimed actress Jodie Comer ofThirteen,Alone in the Darkis a gloomy and atmospheric Lovecraftian horror story shown through a jazzy film noir lens. In an interview with Game Rant, creative director and writer Mikael Hedberg along with composer and sound designer Árni Bergur Zoëga went into detail about their various creative approaches toAlone in the Dark....

June 11, 2025 · 12 min · 2475 words · Thomas Martinez

Attack On Titan: Why They Keep Splitting The Final Season

Not long ago MAPPA finally unveiled the trailer and release date forAttack on Titan Final Season Part 3, but it also came with yet another split. The story created by Hajime Isayama has developed a huge and loyal fan base that has helped both the manga and the anime adaptation top every chart over the last decade.Now they are eager to watch the conclusion of the anime, almost two years after the manga ended....

June 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1116 words · Emily Hamilton

Baldur's Gate 3: You Might Want to Turn Off This Default Gameplay Setting

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3fans may want to consider turning off the default Karmic Dice setting before they continue playing the game. Though this option is supposed to make dice rolls inBaldur’s Gate 3more fair, some players think it might be doing the exact opposite. Like theDungeons and DragonsTTRPG mechanics it uses,Baldur’s Gate 3runs primarily on a d20 rolling system. The Karmic Dice setting, found in the User Settings of the Gameplay section in the options menu, is a system that is supposed to prevent players from experiencing a series of bad rolls....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Jeremy Coleman

Best Anime Snipers, Ranked

Summary Animeis home to a good number of impressive marksmen; skilled in the use of guns with feats thatregular human beingscan only hope to achieve. Even more impressive are those who have achieved a similar level of proficiency with long-distance firearms. These characters have honed their abilities through intense training and sometimes even have their talents augmented by supernatural abilities. RELATED:The Best Anime For Gun Nerds Over the years,different popular animehave constantly featured characters possessing this unique skill....

June 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1294 words · Jessica Vaughn

Biggest Overachievers In One Piece

Summary One Piecehas an incredible diversity of characters. Fans can find all sorts of individuals in the story, which makes it difficult to just pick a single favorite. ManyOne Piececharacters had insane debuts, only for them to not live up to the hype generated. There were other characters who seemed underwhelming but went on to achieve great things. These overachievers stole the spotlight for various reasons. Most of these overachievers were initially deemed failures, and fans never expected them to do anything impressive....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 879 words · Wendy Campbell PhD

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Addresses Major Modern Warfare Fan Complaint

Following all of the rumors, leaks, and teases throughout this year, Activision finally confirmedCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warlast week with abrand new story trailer. Bringing iconic characters like Frank Woods and Alex Mason back no doubt excited fans, but the long awaited look at the game’s multiplayer was held back by a week for a brand new event. Finally, Treyarch pulled the curtain back on how they’re bringing back signature features from the Black Ops franchise, while elevating it to modern standards....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Fred Anderson

Cassette Beasts: How to Co-Op

WhileCassette Beastsdoes support couch co-op, the feature is not available immediately upon starting the game. Fortunately, players need only to make minimal progress in order to unlock co-op, and it is very easy to use once it becomes available. This guide is here to provide details on how all of this works, and it will help players start enjoyingCassette Beastswith their friends. Cassette Beasts: Co-Op Explained Before a player can playCassette Beastswith a friend, they must advance to the point in thismonster collecting gameat which they earn their firstcompanion....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · David Olson