Since the early 2010s,isekai animehas been firmly established as a staple of the Japanese animation industry. Each seasonal lineup includes between 5 and 10 shows that fall under the genre, be it sequels or newcomers. “Trapped in Another World” stories have proven to be very successful, not just in anime but also in adjacent media like manga, light novels, visual novels, and manhwa. The concept is not going anywhere, but the sheer volume of options out there can make it difficult for unfamiliar viewers to pick a gateway into this category....

Summary Samurai are some of history’s most captivating figures — stoic do-gooders committed to honor and justice who can deftly slice people in half. What’s not to love? It’s no wonder storytellers have long been fascinated by them, leading to some of thegreatest films ever made. Naturally, video games have followed suit. This comes as no surprise, really. Who wouldn’t want to control a samurai living in the fascinating feudal era of Japanese history?...

Summary Any game set in a modern or futuristic setting has to include cars. It’s the expected form of traveling in such games and makes sense naturally for vehicles to be driven around the game’s city.Cyberpunk 2077is such a game, set mainly in a futuristic city, with different ways to travel, such as via the use of cybernetics, or the metro. However, vehicles are the main way to explore Night City, with a plethora to choose from....

Summary A huge newLEGO Mario Kartset could be coming soon, at least according to a new rumor.LEGOfirst started releasing building sets based on theSuper Mariofranchise back in 2020 with a customizable board game and special Mario figure that played sounds from theSuper Mariogames. Later sets would add similar figures based on Luigi and Princess Peach and new game pieces for even more customization options. Since then, LEGO’s Nintendo offerings have branched out into the realms ofAnimal Crossing,Donkey Kong, andThe Legend of Zelda, and it wouldn’t be long before the equally popularMario Kartwas added to the mix....

Quick Links InCivilization 7, Goldallows players to do a lot of things– you can bypass city production and buy buildings and units, it’s used to upgrade units, helps with Specialist costs, and more. By building a strong economy, you will be able to raise an army instantly, create massive cities the turn you found them, and always have a bank to fall back on for repairs, upgrades, and more. This guide explains how to increase Gold output inCiv 7, including making the right choice of Leader and Civ, focusing certain Buildings and Wonders, slotting Resources and Social Policies, and other tips to get more Gold out of yoursettlements inCiv 7....

For the longest time, it was believed that big, sprawling grand strategy games were just too complex to be ported properly to home consoles. Many believed that the market just wasn’t there on consoles, and as such, there was no reason to try and make thesestrategy games work on consoles. That’s likely the reason why there wasn’t a mainlineCivilizationentry seen on a console for 20 years. Civilization 6was the first mainline entry since 1999’sCivilization 2to be ported to consoles, and though its control scheme didn’t feel as innately intuitive as a mouse and keyboard setup, it worked well enough....

Summary DCStudios boss James Gunn debunked a Clayface movie cast rumor. However, a second supposed contender for the Batman villain has surfaced from the same source of the rumor Gunn refuted. After Mike Flanagan’sClayfacemovie script was greenlit for production, DC Studios began searching for a director to helm the DC Universe film, as Flanagan’s commitments to Universal’s newExorcistmovie prevented him from directing the project himself. Horror filmmakerJames Watkins was rumored to be a Clayface directorcontender, with later Gunn confirming that they were closing a deal with Watkins....

Summary Quick Links Although their time together was short, Rengoku significantly influenced Tanjiro’s growth throughoutDemon Slayer.While the two did not meet on good terms, Rengoku is the type of person who is influenced by results and determination, which Tanjiro has demonstrated without fail throughout the series. However, during the Mugen Train arc, Rengoku profoundly influenced Tanjiro, gaining his utmost respect and admiration for the fallen Hashira and defending his honor when it was insulted....

Summary There are some small rituals thatDestiny 2has been introducing to the game over time, like the release of a new season or Episode bringing an accompanying Raid or Dungeon, a new Exotic weapon tied to the season pass, and so forth. These have become deeply rooted traditions at this point, and while the game is changing with each release, some familiar elements are always there. Among them is the fact that both Episode 1 and Episode 2 have added anew Exotic mission inDestiny 2for players to unlock alongside their weapons, but Heresy is breaking away from this pattern in a big way....

Summary Dexter: Resurrectionwill see the titular serial killer with a code surviving a gunshot wound to the chest in Iron Lake, but it’s not entirely clear what will happen in the next chapter. Filming is currently underway in the New York area, buta recent leak has suggested at least some of the sequel series will be set back in Miami, where Dexter’s serial killing days began. This would be an exciting development, with many fans desperate to see Dexter return to his roots, especially after the prequel series,Original Sin, was set in Miami in the 1990s....

Summary Quick Links Dragon Ball Daima Episode 18brought a huge surprise to fans and presented Super Saiyan 4 as a canon form. As the series is heading towards its final moments, fans are excited about what’s coming next, but are also wondering the reason why Goku and the others haven’t transformed into SSJ4 inDragon Ball Super. Fans have created many theories that would explain why SSJ4 wasn’t featured inSuper, which is supposed to take place afterDaima(but now it could appear in upcoming chapters of the manga) – some of them include this transformation somehow only being possible in the Demon Realm....

Summary FromSoftware is looking into anotherElden Ring NightreignNetwork Test after an ill-fated first attempt. Widespread server issues prevented a large portion of players from delving into the inauguralElden Ring NightreignNetwork Test, prompting FromSoftware to consider a second one to make up for the rocky effort. Scheduled to launch on May 30,Elden Ring Nightreignis a co-op multiplayer spin-off ofFromSoftware’s hugely successfulElden Ring. In line with modern FromSoftware titles,Elden Ring Nightreignrecently held a closed Network Test that was supposed to allow a select few players to explore a limited portion of the game’s new content....

Summary Former Nintendo employees are commenting on the recentNintendo Switch 2price leaks. Gamers have been waiting with bated breath for any new information about the upcomingNintendo Switch 2console, which was finally revealed earlier this year after many leaks and rumors. Nintendo is planning to hold a special Nintendo Direct livestream on April 2, which will shed more light on the system, its launch lineup, and possibly reveal its release date and retail price....