Given its status as a medium intrinsically bound to its creation in Japan, the localization of anime has been a focal point in its fandom for decades. Subtitles over Japanese-language audio are typically seen by many audiences as the default and most authentic means of viewing the original creators’ intent, and an increasedopenness to subtitled audioseems correlated to the increasing popularity of anime in recent years. However, dubs have remained an accessible and entertaining option as well, introducing countless fans to anime through outlets like [adult swim]’s Toonami, Likewise, the lauded English-language dubs of some anime likeCowboy BebopandBaccano!...

Video game movies come in all kinds of flavors and the genre has been looking for a magic recipe for success sinceSuper Mario Bros.,Mortal Kombat,andStreet Fighter’sfirst attempts in the early 90s. With very mixed results over the past 30 years, the game to cinema approach has gone through several reinventions, and as the excitingMortal Kombatmovie reboot premiere date draws closer it’s worth looking at which of these mistakes the newer take risks making....

Battle royale games have evolved from a fledgling genre to a pillar of the video game industry over the last few years. From mods inArma 3to the unshakable popularity ofFortniteandCall of Duty Warzone, it’s clear that battle royales are more than just a passing fad. Many developers have made attempts to capitalize on the surging popularity of the genre to mixed results, but one game that has firmly established itself as a foundational battle royale is Respawn Entertainment’sApex Legends....

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyis a surprise hit. It was announced earlier in 2021 and launched more or less without a hitch just a few months later. For what started out as a b-tier, or even lower,Marvelproperty,Guardians of the Galaxyis quickly rising to the top. Now fans have something to champion alongside theMCU’sGuardians of the Galaxyfilms. RELATED:The Best And Worst Things About Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy The Square Enix game borrows a lot of elements from the movies....

Anticipation forTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Remasteredis building, and fans have been eagerly awaiting news about how the new game will improve on the originals that were released twenty years ago. Fans are not onlylooking forward to the remasteredPro Skatergamesbecause of the seamless skating mechanics, but there is also a great deal of nostalgia for the original soundtrack. However, it also appears as though the new game will bring some additional music to the table....

Nowadays, good television is easy to come by. Across dozens of cable networks and streaming services, fans can pick and choose which show to invest hours upon hours watching and re-watching. For many of these programs, their biggest draws are with characters who have dubious morals and waning allegiances. Some of the best shows of the 2010s and 2020s featurevillains who betray the series' protagonists. Sometimes, it’s for good reason, while other times it’s out of sheer jealousy or bitterness....

The year 2020 has been a good year for gamers that love remakes and remasters with the likes of theResident Evil 3 Remake,Xenoblade Chronicles: The Definitive Edition,theMafiaseries,theYakuza Remasters,and of course the biggest one of them all theFinal Fantasy VII Remake. However, in addition toFinal Fantasy VII,Square-Enix has remade another fan-favorite JRPG for the west with theTrials of Manaremake. While it didn’t have the same level of hype as the former,Trialsis an excellent game in its own right with its real-time combat system and multiple characters, storylines,abilities, andjob classesthere’s perhaps more value for money thanFFVII....

UPDATE: Twitch has unbanned xQc. Original story follows. This comes as no surprise to those that follow his career, butTwitchhas banned xQc again. Counting this most recent one, the controversial streamer has now been banned a total of five times, leading some to believe that the next offense might be a permaban. Not much is known about the ban at the time of writing, but more information will probably come to light soon....

The upcoming battle royaleBloodhuntrecently revealed some gameplay, as well as its intent to release on PlayStation 5. The game takes place in the greater universe of theVampire: The Masqueradeuniverse. WhileBloodhuntmay not be the most conventional entry in the series, it does appear to be a refreshing take on the battle royale formula. Battle royales have become common, butBloodhuntis looking to bring some enhanced excitement to the experience. The game is currently available on Steam as an early access title but revealed itself as an upcoming PlayStation 5 release at Sony’s recent PlayStation Showcase 2021....

RELATED:Streamer Profile: A Complete Guide to KaiCenat PewDiePie would go on to become famous for his Let’s Play videos, which have helped to inspire countless other creators over the years. After a decade in the spotlight, the Swedish superstar decided to semi-retire, with him and his wife Marzia moving to Japan just a few years later. Despite this, however,PewDiePie still streams on Twitch from time to timeand continues to post YouTube videos about his new life in Japan on a fairly regular basis....

Action RPGs typically have a long history of tending to their classes in a peculiar way, at times trying to make them consistent with archetypes from popular games of all kinds, others making something entirely unique, andDiablo 4is no exception. It’s often said thatDiablo 4’s classes offer a cast of characters that makes the series go back to its roots, with the very first entry in the franchise only featuring the classic trio of Warrior, Sorcerer, and Rogue....

World of Warcraftofficially has a new Aspect for the Black Dragonflight. The contest that began withWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflighthas finally ended, though in a rather different way than anyone anticipated. Warning: Spoilers for Dragonflight: Embers of Neltharion below. Since theDragonflightexpansion started, the core conflict with the reformed Black Dragonflight has been whetherWrathion or Sabellian would lead it intoWorld of Warcraft’sfuture. Patch 10.1,Embers of Neltharion, brought this struggle into the spotlight by focusing heavily on the atrocities committed by the former Aspect....

Summary An inventiveZelda: Tears of the Kingdomfan managed to build an amazing piece of armor for one of the dragons that works both defensively and offensively. As cool as it normally looks to seeLink ride a dragon inTears of the Kingdom, this video takes that experience to a whole new level. One of the most jaw-dropping moments fromThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwas when players first saw a dragon in the sky....