Sci-Fi Anime & Manga Where The Protagonist Dies

Summary A lot of popular anime and manga often have protagonists who always save the day - especially in shonen stories where ideals of heroism and friendship take the lead. However, science fiction isn’t always a genre in anime and manga that follow the same trends. With sci-fi stories often exploring ideas and concepts that take humanity’s knowledge and morals to their limits, happy endings aren’t always present for its characters - especially for protagonists who are expected to make bigger and bolder choices for the benefit of themselves and mankind....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1347 words · Susan Shields

Should You Choose Seth Rollins, Jey Uso, or Drew McIntyre in WWE 2K25?

Quick Links As yourWWE 2K25MyRISE journey rolls on, heated rivalries will ultimately see your character looking for help. When it’s time to recruit someone for Survivor Series, only one superstar from the Men’s Division can join your team. Seth Rollins, Jey Uso, and Drew McIntyreall have their connections to the opponents ahead of you. Before you make the pick, here’s a rundown on exactly what MyRISE unlockables can be earned depending on your MyRISE decision inWWE 2K25....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Lydia Cuevas

Should You Trust Captain Sims In Atomfall?

Quick Links There are several characters players can choose to trust inAtomfall, including Captain Grant Sims, the head of the local militia and de-facto leader of the Protocol squadrons within the Quarantine Zone (and especially Wyndham Village). But justlike the Voice On The Phone tells youearly on, you have to be careful who you choose to trust. Captain Sims might not be seen very positively by the locals, but players might find themselves sympathetic to his cause....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Connie Carpenter

Silent Hill f's Monumental Setting Change Could Have a Huge Story Implication

Silent Hill fis looking extremely promising, even more so following the recent Transmission deep-dive and trailer, which shed new light on its narrative and tone. Of course, there are still plenty of questions swirling around the title, the largest of which being about its setting:Silent Hill fis not set in the iconic Maine town, but rather in Ebisugaoka, a fictional small town in Japan. Ebisugaoka is based on the real town of Kanayama, per writer Ryukishi07’s suggestion....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Jeff Jordan

Silent Hill F's Multiplatform Launch is a Good Sign for Xbox Fans

A few years ago, Konami announced that it was working on multiple newSilent Hillprojects, including a mysterious game known only asSilent Hill f. Although there wasn’t much information to take away from its reveal trailer, this new mainline installment immediately attracted the attention of many fans due to it being the first-everSilent Hillgame to be set in Japan. Konami revealed thatSilent Hill fwould be developed by NeoBards Entertainment and written byHigurashi: When they Crycreator Ryukishi07, though it didn’t provide a proper release window for the game....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Melissa Maldonado

Split Fiction Sets Impressive Record on Steam

Summary Split Fictionrecently reached the highest-ever peak concurrent player count of any Hazelight Studios game on Steam, after having over 197,000 users playing simultaneously at one point. The spiritual successor to 2021’sIt Takes Two,Split Fictionis yet another two-player co-op adventure from the Swedish developer, which came out on Jul 30, 2025. Thanks to widespread acclaim,Split Fictionhas emerged as a consecutive critical hit for the EA-backed Hazelight Studios. In doing so, it has joined an illustrious list, which includes the developer’s two other award-winning titles, namelyA Way OutandIt Takes Two....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Jennifer Sharp

Strongest Armor Skills in Monster Hunter Wilds

Quick Links Armor skills make up a large chunk of character buildcrafting inMonster Hunter Wildsfor a reason. The effect they have on a hunter’s performance is undeniable, and some skills have already cemented themselves as must-haves for many builds. The following is a list of the best armor skills inMonster Hunter Wildsbased on sheer value. If you find yourself wondering which ones to use, consider giving the skills listed here a go....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Christine Henderson

The Argument For and Against The Sims 4's Timed Events

The Sims 4launched in 2014 and now has over 10 years of content. In the past,The Simsgames would only be supported for between four and five years before moving on to the next installment ofThe Simsin the franchise; for instance,The Sims 3launched in 2009 and support ended in 2013. WithThe Sims 4having such a long lifespan, and no planned development forThe Sims 5, EA has begun adding live service elements toThe Sims 4, the latest of which is its timed events....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Joseph Hines

The Best Coming-Of-Age Movies Similar To Netflix's Adolescence

Summary Fans have been swept up by Netflix’s recent hit,Adolescence. Its gritty portrayal of the struggles of growing up and toxic influences has hooked audiences worldwide. For fans craving more stories of characters battling through adversity to find their footing,these coming-of-age movies are a perfect match. Coming-of-agemovies capture the awkward moments every wannabe adult goes through during their formative stages. Anyone who couldn’t wait to grow up and be an adult has regretted that wish at some point in their life....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1057 words · Erin Pratt

The Last of Us Showrunner Teases ‘Gorgeous’ Season 2 Episode Similar to Bill and Frank

Summary Even though manyLast of Usfans thoroughly enjoyed every episode of HBO’s adaptation of the Naughty Dog video game sequel,Bill and Frank’s story, titled “Long, Long Time”, certainly takes a lot of beating. Thankfully, the series showrunner aims to recreate an episode akin to it in Season 2, which Mazin called “gorgeous”, excitedly asking viewers to “just wait” to see what they have in store for this currently mysterious episode when the show returns....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Joseph Smith

The Super Mario Bros Movie 2 Must Succed Before The Universe Expands

Summary Due to the popularity of the franchise, there was a mix of excitement and nerves regarding the release ofThe Super Mario Bros. Moviein 2023. It’s one of the biggest and most successful video game franchises in history, but given the mixed levels of success when it comes to gaming videos, this wasn’t guaranteed to be a hit. However, it ended up being just that, and now audiences are desperate for more....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 790 words · Justin Jensen

Tips For Solo Players In Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wildsis the first game since the series began in 2004 that can easily be enjoyed without multiplayer. It may seem like a sin to veterans but it may in fact be a better game alone than with a co-op buddy or two in the mix. Even if that’s the case, not every player is going to listen to that advice. After all,co-op is still fun inMonster Hunter Wildsand any excuse to get online with friends is a good one....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Jamie Wilson

Transformations Used Too Many Times In Dragon Ball

Summary Dragon Ballis one of the greatest shonen series of all time, starting as a humble adventure anime before the series turned into one of the greatest battle shonen anime of all time. Watching tough-as-nails characters utilize training and powerups to dominate their foes never ceases to be entertaining. Sometimes, heroes need to go through a groundbreaking transformation to reach new heights of power and humble their foes. This is amazing to witness the first time around, but some forms are used so many times and by so many people that it cheapens their impact....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Daniel Jones