Was Clannad Good, Or Did Fans Just Like It?

The following contains major spoilers for Clannad and Clannad After Story. Proceed with caution. Clannadis a visual novel developed by Key and released in 2004 and was later adapted to animation in 2007 by Kyoto Animation. It’s one of the studio’s most beloved classics, heralded for its heart-tugging romance, but also how depressing its story could get along the way. The series tells the story of Tomoya Okazaki, a young man who finds himself helping young women deal with their own unique problems, some pedestrian, some supernatural, but all heavily personal....

May 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Ian Salazar

World of Warcraft Shares Cryptic Shadowlands Tease

World of Warcraftfans are anxious for new content to be released for the MMO. The last major update came June 28, four months ago, with the release of the Chains of Domination patch for theShadowlandsexpansion. So when Blizzard shares a cryptic tweet,World of Warcraftplayers are quick to speculate about what may be in store. Helping to manage expectations, Blizzard went ahead and spoiled some of its own surprise. A presentation detailingWorld of Warcraft: Shadowlands' next content update will be delivered on Thursday, November 11....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Vincent Price

Xbox One User Gets Fly Stuck in Power Button

Video game consoles, like other electronic devices, occasionally break down. While the reasons for these malfunctions often vary, they are nonetheless frustrating for gamers. From theRed Ring of Death on Xbox 360 consolesto issues with Joy-Con stick drift on the Nintendo Switch, the problems behind many of these technology failures have been well documented. However, strange occurrences occasionally crop up, such as what recently happened to oneXboxOneowner. In a post on Reddit, a user known as Espiring shared a video of their Xbox One console....

May 21, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Benjamin Leach

10 Most Mismatched Fights In My Hero Academia

Just like most shōnen series,the amazing fights are one of the highlightsofKohei Horikoshi’sMy Hero Academia: seeing heroes and villains fighting each other in these beautifully choreographed battles, while showing the full extent of their superpowers, is truly a sight to behold. However, there are moments in which the story calls for a fight to be extremely one-sided, because one fighter has significantly more power and/or experience. This is perfectly fine, though, because it usually adds a lot to the plot and the development of said characters....

May 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1349 words · Shannon Watts DDS

5 Characters Who Should Make Up The MCU Brotherhood Of Mutants (& Who Should Play Them)

Excitement has been high amongst Marvel fans ever since Marvel Studios announced that the MCU would be introducing the X-Men. Social media has been full of speculation; from what characters would be introduced, to how they’d enter the MCU, to who would play them, to what storylines from the comics would make it to film. One of the many groups of mutants that fans hope make it to the MCU screen for an X-Men project is the infamous group of villains, the Brotherhood of Mutants....

May 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1144 words · Kristin Lawrence

Best PlayStation 3 Simulation Games, Ranked

ThePlayStation 3was only the start of Sony’s transition to making AAA third-person action games with strong narratives. But while the console is best known for the work of studios like Naughty Dog, there are plenty of other unique offerings that the console provides. Related:Best PlayStation 3 JRPGs, Ranked For instance, the PlayStation 3 does have a nice selection ofsimulation games. Whether it is a management-type game or an experience meant to simulate real-life activities, there are a bunch ofgreat simulation games on PlayStation 3that are worth checking out for those that are fans of the genre....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Tracy Evans

Bluepoint Says Next Remake Will Be Proudest Achievement

If there’s one company that Sony trusts with handling its remakes, it’s Bluepoint Games. The company has handled several major remakes for Sony, fromUncharted: The Nathan Drake Collectionto theGod of WarCollectionand 2018’sShadow of The Colossusremake. And while those games are all special, Bluepoint’s next project has the company incredibly excited, which should get gamers excited too. Bluepoint hasn’t announced precisely what the company is working on, though it is confirmed that it will debut on the PlayStation 5....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Kelly Kramer

Bright Memory Review

Microsoft recently launched its next-generation Xbox Series X console alongside a slew of games for players to try on the new system. One game launching with Microsoft’s new console is the sci-fi first-person shooterBright Memory, and while its budget price may make it enticing to some, it’s best if most Xbox Series X early adopters skip it entirely. Bright Memoryis available for a mere $8, which is much cheaper than most of the other games that launched with the Xbox Series X....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Holly Young

Buying Nail Polish Can Unlock Content in Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5

Xbox and popular nail polish brand OPI are kicking off the year with a colorful bang as they collaborate to launch a new gaming-inspired nail palette for Spring 2022, involving Xbox exclusive titlesForza Horizon 5andHalo Infinite. With the partnership between Xbox and OPI, the world’s number one nail polish brand, the collection will be available in retail stores where OPI products are sold, such as ULTA. According to Xbox News, with each qualifying purchase, U....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Jeffrey Harris

Destiny 2 Players Aren’t Happy With the Latest Grandmaster Nightfall

This week’s Nightfall activity inDestiny 2puts players back in a Battlegrounds mission on the moon, but players are having a painful time with it – particularly those attempting Grandmaster runs of the activity this week. Grandmaster Nightfalls have always posed one of the biggest challenges offered byDestiny 2, and while these endgame-level activities are meant to be difficult, the mechanics adapted from Battlegrounds activities only make for an experience that’s not only frustrating, but plain unfair according to fans....

May 20, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Julie Jordan

Destiny 2: Complete Guide to Season of Plunder's Expedition

Quick Links Destiny 2’s Season of Plunder was a breath of fresh air compared to Season of the Haunted due to it adding multiple activities for players to farm.Season of Plunder’s three activitiesare Ketchcrash, Expedition, and Hideouts, with the latter only being a means for Bungie to add a new story boss to the main seasonal quest each week, whereas Ketchcrash and Expedition comprise the true gameplay loop for this Season....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · John Bowers

Disney Dreamlight Valley: How to Make Dreamango Boba Tea

Gameloft’sDisney Dreamlight Valleyfeatures an extensive cooking system with a plethora of scrumptious recipes for players to make. While mostingredients for these recipescan be obtained through farming, fishing, or foraging, some need to be purchased from Goofy’s Stalls or Chez Remy. Dreamango Boba Tea is a dessert inDisney Dreamlight Valleythat was introduced in the recent expansion, A Rift In Time. This three-star dessert can provide you with a lot of energy when consumed and can also be cooked to earn Star Coins....

May 20, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Martha Jones

Doctor Who: The Origins Of The Cybermen, Explained

Doctor Whois one of the longest-running science fiction stories of all time. The franchise has gone through countless creative leads, played out more story arcs than one would care to count, and built an immense encyclopedia of lore. Some stories change throughout the series, providing multiple answers to simple questions. For example, the question of where the Cybermen came from has now been answered in four different ways. Typically, the Doctor has three main nemeses....

May 20, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Justin Buchanan