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To some, the Batman depicted in Rocksteady and WB Games Montreal’sBatman: Arkhamfranchise is the definitive iteration of the character. Whether it is because ofKevin Conroy’s seminal work as the character, or the gameplay and characterization throughoutBatman: Arkham Asylum,Batman: Arkham City,Batman: Arkham Origins, orBatman: Arkham Knight, there are many reasons why this Batman may be a beloved fan-favorite. Bruce Wayne experiences multiple changes in his gameplay and characterization between eachBatman: Arkhaminstallment, showing some consistent development....

WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for Persona 5 Royal. Proceed at your own risk. Summary Personagames vary wildly in terms of tone and plot hooks, especially when comparing the first three games toPersona 3and its successor, but overall, they still share a variety of central themes. One of the most important themes is learning to confront life’s challenges head-on, whether that means accepting inelegant parts of one’s personality, casting aside societal expectations, or living life to the fullest in the face of death....

From the first season,Stranger Thingshas reminded viewers of all the things they loved about the 80s, bringing many of the trends of the time back. Now, as the series is coming to a close, the 80s nostalgia is stronger than ever. From going shopping and running into 80s fashion inspired clothing at the store, to hearing teenagers blare hits from the decade,Stranger Thingshas had a huge impact on society’s taste. Season four, Volume one’s biggest example is easily the recent rise in popularity ofKate Bush’s “Running Up that Hill”, but that’s just beginning to scrape the surface of what the show has brought to the spotlight....

StudioMDHR reached a broad audience when it releasedCupheadback in 2017, but the community has further grown with the Netflix adaptation released this year. OneCupheadfan has decided to commemorate some of their favorite Nickelodeon cartoon characters by imagining them in the same art style asCupheadto an impressive degree.Twitter user CartoonFan18 recently posted four pieces of fan art that put theCuphead styleon classic NickToon showsThe Mighty B,My Life as a Teenage Robot,SpongeBob SquarePants, andThe Fairly Oddparents....

Universal Picturesand Jordan Peele are reteaming for a remake ofdirector Wes Craven’sThe People Under the Stairs.Peele will produce the remake of the horror-comedy, having previously directedGet OutandUsfor the studio. Released in 1991, Craven’sThe People Under the Stairscenters on a young boy and two thieves who break into the home of an eccentric couple named the Robesons. While the trio had hoped to steal the couple’s rare coin collection, they end up being trapped in the home and make a horrifying discovery in the basement....

Summary A brand-new update video from Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio reveals thatLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namewill have a surprising bonus feature: a special demo of the eighth mainline game in the series,Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.Like a Dragon Gaidenfocuses on Kazuma Kiryu, who has taken up to being anagent of the Daidoji Faction. It will also serve as the game that bridges the gaps betweenYakuza 6,Yakuza: Like a Dragon, andLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, focusing on Kiryu Kazuma’s perspective throughout the events of these threeLike a Dragongames....

Summary Like many fantasy stories,Lord of the Ringsis made up of so many species of people. Throughout the tales of Middle-earth, there are dwarves, orcs, hobbits, dragons, and even the tree people known as ents. While the hobbits may be the most popular for obvious reasons, perhaps the most relatable characters are the humans and the elves. Humans and elves inLord of the Ringsshare so many similarities, including appearance (besides the pointed ears)....

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesis the most popular PlayStation 5 exclusive game of the holiday season. Insomniac’s sequel to one of the most popular single-player games of the last generation continues its story enhanced by the PS5’s improved hardware. But Insomniac’s also offering the opportunity for those who missedSpider-Manon the PS4 to play it for the first time on PS5. Even better, Insomniac is improving the PS5 experience forMarvel’s Spider-Man Remasteredwith new visual modes....

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139has arrived and the reviews are pouring in. There has been a lot of excitement leading up to the release ofNieR Replicant, and thus far the remaster has been received well. The game is seen as a title that is imperfect as a whole, but one that fixes many of the flaws of the originalNieR,and one that is well worth the 60+ hours of JRPG fun and additional new content....

Summary The Worst Generation has played an incredibly important role inOne Piece.Being the pioneers of the new era, these incredible pirates have, on one occasion or another, shaken the entire foundation of theOne Pieceworld in unimaginable ways. Some of the most incredible pirates have stemmed from the Worst Generation, and as the Final Saga continues, these Worst Generation pirates are going to make an even bigger name for themselves. Given that many major players in the Final Saga are from the Worst Generation and the fact that there are others who are expected to play smaller roles, fans are looking at this pirate generation taking over in the Final Saga of One Piece in more ways than one....

The next specialPokemon Scarlet and VioletTera Raid will take place this weekend. These types of events have appeared in a few of Game Freak’s titles over the years in different iterations, allowing players to fight and capture special pocket monsters that are available for a limited time.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetfeature Tera Raids, which have gamers take on various creatures in a Terastal form.Introduced in Generation Two, Blissey is the Happiness Pokemon....

A new horror docuseries titledBlumhouse’s Compendium of Horror!will be hosted by horror legend Robert Englund and is set to debut this fall on EPIX courtesy of Blumhouse Television. Englund, most known for his legendary role as Freddy Krueger inA Nightmare on Elm Streetand many of its sequels, is a horror icon, known for his knifed glove, humorous quips, and ample bloodshed. Englund himself has appeared in other lesser-known horror roles (Maniac,Eaten Alive) throughout the past several decades, in addition to his recent appearance asVictor Creel inStranger Thingsseason 4....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violethave arrived. The ninth generation ofPokemongames brings a lot of changes to the franchse. Picking up from wherePokemon Legends Arceusleft off,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetalso give players an open-world environment to explore. Accompanying the open-world map,Scarlet and Violetalso have three campaigns that players can tackle in any order. The traditional route has Pokemon trainers making their way across the region of Paldea, fighting gym leaders for badges while collecting new ‘mons....