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Summary From the escapades of the rag-tag crew of the Serenity in the cult-classicFireflyto the dogged bounty-hunting ofCowboy Bebop, the sci-fi western provides a unique combination of frontier action, adventure, and fantasy. The blend is one that’s proven wildly popular, both with the aforementioned examples and with more recent sci-fi, such asThe Mandalorian. Video games have taken this genre and run with it in many ways, offering a great variety of swashbuckling adventures across the stars or otherwise....

Summary Anime is the go-to way for most peopleto experience a story, but let’s be honest — not all adaptations do their source material justice. A lot of anime tend to skip on not only tiny nuanced details but also fairly crucial plot points. While one can argue that it’s to keep the pacing tight and fit into a season’s runtime, this particular aspect of anime does leave a lot to be desired....

Summary When the firstStar Trekepisodes were made in the 1960s, writers and producers couldn’t rely on special effects to distract their viewers from the weaker parts of a television show or movie. Writing, casting, and character development were more important to Gene Roddenberry, which is why the franchise endures more than 50 years after its initial launch. TheStar Trekuniverse includes books, graphic novels, and comics, along with several video games and movies, but it’s always revolved arounda core group of serialized shows on network television....

Summary The First Berserker: Khazanhas burst into the gaming worldwith a new take on the Soulslike genrethat includes many elements and key components that make the genre so widely loved and respected. It also introduces plenty of new elements to make the whole experience feel fresh and unique. One of the new approaches taken is related to weaponry, where, rather than overwhelming players with hundreds of different weapon types and classes, the armaments are split into three categories, with each containing a wide range of options, from buffs to specific bonuses....

Summary Harry Bosch is finally back after a near 18-month hiatus inBosch: Legacy’s third and final season, which has dropped its first four episodes on Prime Video today. Excitement for the new season has been tapered by Amazon’s abrupt cancelation over six months ago, as they appear to be trying to appeal a younger demographic with theBallardspin-off. Fan favorites,Crate and Barrel, have been confirmed to be making an appearance in theBallardspin-off, but it’s not exactly in a way Bosch fans will be happy with....

Summary At a time when many studios are reducing their staff,CD Projekt Redhas ramped up its hiring efforts. The Polish game company behindThe Witcherseries andCyberpunk 2077has kept itself busy with several projects in both its existing franchises and new IPs. As part of those efforts,CD Projekt Redhas been growing its workforce over the past few months. CDPR is no stranger to difficulties in development.Cyberpunk 2077took an infamously long time to come out and still had a buggy launch, andWitcherdevs slept under their deskson multiple occasions as they pushed to finish the first game in the now-iconic series....

Summary A Super Nintendo game released in 2013 is set to potentially get a remake withNightmare Busters Rebirthcurrently in active development. Currently, there is no official release date forNightmare Busters Rebirth,as the game is still receiving funding via Kickstarter for its ongoing development. The Super Nintendo is one of the most iconic consoles of all time, featuring a wide variety of iconic platformer serieslikeDonkey Kong Countryalong with an array of unique titles spanning across various genres, from JRPGs to action platformers....

HBO’s upcoming movieThe Parentingputs a new spin on the traditional haunted house trope. Couple Josh and Rohan plan a weekend away together with their parents in a remote location, as a way for them to all get to know each other. What they aren’t counting on, though, is a 400-year-old demon with an ax to grind who just happens to reside in the same house. With an ensemble cast that includesFriendsstar Lisa Kudrowand veteran actor Brian Cox, the results are equal parts terrifying and hilarious....

Summary Some ofDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach’s preorder details, including its two editions and the prices of each, have been leaked online. First revealed over two years ago at the 2022 Game Awards,Death Stranding 2: On the Beachreceived its intriguing subtitle during Sony’s January 2024 State of Play, where it also received its 2025 release window. It’s the second big PlayStation sequel set to release this year next to Sucker Punch’sGhost of Yotei, the follow-up to 2020’s critically acclaimedGhost of Tsushima....

Summary 2025 is packed with highly anticipated titles, several of which have already seen the light of day. Among that rather lengthy list of games isDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach, the sequel to Hideo Kojima’s 2019 action title that had such unique gameplay it might as well be its own genre. Announced in 2022,Death Stranding 2has been several years coming, with only bits and pieces of information released about it since then....

Summary Although the game is in a much better state than it ever was when it comes to offering different options for builds and creative gameplay avenues,Destiny 2is arguably still anchored to some past ideas and features that would need some touching up. For example,Storm’s Keep enables ranged Titan DPSthat is both powerful and consistent, and doesn’t rely on niche and hard-to-pull-off combos like Spirit of the Eternal Warrior plus Spirit of the Star-Eater for big Super and weapon damage....

Summary Some video games rewardskill. Others, though, punish it. After hours of grinding, mastering mechanics, and reaching near-flawless precision, only a handful of players can claim perfection. But game developers…well, they see that as a challenge. Whether it’s adaptive difficulty cranking up the heat, hidden mechanics sabotaging top-tier players, or secret punishments for those who dare to dominate, these games ensure mastery comes at a price. FromSuper Street Fighter 2 Turboambushing the best with an unstoppable bosstoMario Kartmaking sure no lead is ever safe, here are the games that don’t just test skill — they fight back against it....

Quick Links Today’sStrandspuzzle brings with it another engaging challenge, providing players with a letter grid packed full of hidden words that are just waiting to be uncovered. To solve it, you’ll need to decipher the theme and find all the themed words using just one clue while ensuring every letter is used only once. Even for seasoned players,this educational puzzlecan be tricky to crack. If you find yourself stuck, you will likely find the help you need below....