Why Do So Many Anime Use Crows?

Whether in the U.S. or in Japan, crows are abundant in all areas of modern-day society. Although they are mostly associated with cities, they populate every region where humans live including rural, suburban, and urban societies. Albeit their main role as dumpster-diving scavengers,their symbolic nature in Japanelevates them to a status of divinity and places them in many anime series as essential plot devices or background characters. Some of the most notable anime series to utilize these creatures areNaruto Shippuden,Demon Slayer, andSailor Moon....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1267 words · Meredith Powers

A History of Resident Evil Spin-Off Games

Capcom’sResident Evilfranchise is one of the longest-running and most successful video game franchises ever conceived, with Capcom regularly releasing new games in the series on a near-annual basis - sometimes multiple games a year. The main seriesResident Evilgames have earned a great deal of critical acclaim over the years, but Capcom has also experimented with a wide variety ofResident Evilspin-off games as well that have had varying degrees of success....

August 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1549 words · Melissa Zuniga

All of the Pokemon Regions and Their Real-World Equivalents

Quick Links Pokemonhas taken players to a ton of unique locations over the past 25 years. With the core series, spin-offs, and remakes, there has been plenty for long-time and new fans alike to enjoy. One of the best things about the areasPokemonintroduces are they’re based on real-world locations. While many of the earlier games took inspiration from different regions of Japan, newer generations have expanded their horizons. Locations from around the world have been used as the base ofPokemongames since Generation 5....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1005 words · Kristy Wilson

All The Toy Story Content Added To Disney Dreamlight Valley

Disney Dreamlight Valleyis a simulation game that is constantly evolving, with the developers adding new realms, items and mechanics as the title moves through the early-access stage and into free-to-play territory. Players can fish with Goofy, cook with Remy, and more as they work with Mickey Mouse and other Disney and Pixar favorites to save the inhabitants of Dreamlight Valley, who escaped to their home realms as “The Forgetting” twisted their town into ruin....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Eric Carpenter

Angelina Jolie Calls Decision To Ban Eternals In Gulf Countries ‘Ignorant’

Eternalsstar Angelina Jolie has shared her thoughts on the latest Marvel film’s ban in several Gulf nations, calling the decision ‘Ignorant’.Eternalsis alreadyracking up big numbers at the box officewith a story unlike anything ever made in the MCU, but unfortunately, some countries will not get to experience director Chloé Zhao’s unique vision. Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar will not screen the newest Marvel addition after local censors objected to the film’s depiction of a same-sex relationship (with homosexual conduct being illegal in numerous Gulf nations)....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Stacy Gonzales

Apex Legends' Newcastle Has Unique Finisher for Bangalore

A new season ofApex Legendsis here, and it is kicking things off in an exciting fashion. Known as Saviors, Season 13 makes several significant changes to the game, including anew POI for the Storm Point mapalong with an altered point system for the battle royale’s Ranked mode. With many players checking out the game since the launch of the new season a couple of days ago, some have already discovered interesting details pertaining to the new Legend, Newcastle....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Stephanie Black

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Has to Do A lot to Win Back Some Classic Assassin’s Creed fans

Assassin’s Creed Miragewill serve as the next chapter of theAssassin’s Creedfranchise, and it will apparently return to the classic gameplay that has been sorely missed by many players. It will follow Basim before the events ofAssassin’s Creed Valhallain a story that seems heavily rooted in the core Assassin-Templar fantasy. Many players are excited to see the series return to its roots, but Ubisoft has a lot to prove withAssassin’s Creed Mirageif it wants to pull back fans who have been put off by the recent trilogy....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1035 words · Jillian Rios

ASUS' ROG Ally Has One Launch Feature That Could Swing Things its Way

The market for PC gaming on the go continues growing as theAsus ROG Allylooks to be a solid competitor for Valve’s Steam Deck. With more gamers embracing the accessibility that Steam Deck provides, it was inevitable that other systems would pop up as direct competitors. While it may be tough forAsusto break into a market currently dominated by Valve, the ROG Ally has one launch feature that could give it the edge for players looking to dip their toes into the world of PC gaming handhelds....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Matthew Brown

Batgirl Movie May Have Added The Flash Star Michael Keaton As Batman

The HBO Max original movieBatgirlhad its official cast list announced on Wednesday and there was one name that raised more than a few eyebrows. It appears as though Michael Keaton is going to be reprising his role ofBatmanin more than just the upcomingThe Flashmovie. If Keaton really is joining the HBO Max original film, it seems as if its directors had hinted at that before. When directors Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah were asked whether or notBatmanwould be making an appearance inBatgirl, they played coy but might have also been directly answering the question....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Jeffrey Young

Black Desert Online Getting PS4 and Xbox One Cross-Play, but PS4 Fans Don't Want It

Pearl Abyss has announced that its fantasy MMORPGBlack Desert Onlinewill be getting PS4 and Xbox One cross-platform play, however, fans on PS4 say that they don’t want it.Black Desert Onlineis now one of several games supporting cross-play between the two consoles, after Sony firstallowed cross-play withFortnitein September 2018. In a press release, Pearl Abyss confirmed that starting from July 14, 2025,Black Desert Onlineplayers on PS4 and Xbox One will be able to play alongside each other....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Lawrence Barr

Breath of the Wild Glitch Lets Players Duplicate Korok Seeds and More

Breath of the Wildis one of the single most impactful games ever made, so it makes sense that fans are still engaging with it five years after it was first released. As with all massive games, new secrets are often discovered even years after launch, be that an Easter egg or a glitch that has a massive effect on gameplay. Whileduplication glitches inBreath of the Wildare nothing new, a newly discovered one can have a big impact....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Connor Cruz

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Season 2 Reloaded Adding New Maps

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas unveiled the new content for the next Season 2 update titled Season 2 Reloaded. This patch is decreasing the game’s file size and adding in a huge burst of additional content for the title.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfans will have three new maps to experience within the multiplayer environment. Midseason updates add in a burst of content that massively improves the title....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Sierra Young

Cross-Progression Makes Perfect Sense for New Skate Game

Skating games have been enjoying renewed popularity thanks to games likeTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2topping charts. Like theTony Hawk’sfranchise,Skateis a classic skating series that laid low for a few years, but it is now ready to make a return. Armed with a rather unconventional marketing style, EA is determined to breathe new life into the series, even if it takes a while. Gamers have been receiving a slow but steady trickle of information regardingSkate....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Joseph Reilly