'Blue Giant': Director Yuzuru Tachikawa on Bringing the Sound of Jazz to Life

Summary One of the most established directors in anime, Yuzuru Tachikawa has offered his distinctive style from projects ranging from action likeMob Psych 100andBleach, to visually distinctive breakouts likeFujiko MineandDeath Parade. With his newest film, the Love Letter to Japanese smooth jazzBlue Giant, recently distributed in theaters by GKIDS, he discusses his visual style, selection of projects, and more withGame Rant. The talk covers everything from his creative process, the special meaning behindBlue Giant, and which instrument the director even took up lessons on in preparation for the picture....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Charles Hunter

5 Annoying Things Every Death Stranding Player Hates (& 5 Things They Love)

Death Strandingis an incredibly divisive game. It tries a lot of interesting things that some players will appreciate, but others will find pretentious and annoying. Not only will the entire core gameplay loop of delivering packages turn a lot of players away, but a lot of the game’s finer details will make or break the experience for some people as well. RELATED:10 Biggest Tips For Death Stranding At The Beginning Whether you love or hateDeath Stranding, there are certain aspects of the game that everyone finds annoying....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1213 words · Emily Torres

5-Letter Words Starting With PO

Quick Links Adepts at word challenges know aWordlepuzzle becomes worth the while if they’re able to solve the daily problem in just a try or two. It could get quite annoying if aWordlepuzzle proves to be more challenging than players anticipate. This guide may be able to helpWordlesavants find the clues they need for today’s puzzle. What It Means Anyone who finds themselves confused with thisWordlepuzzle might want to check what it means first before proceeding....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Travis Leblanc

After 10 Years, The Elder Scrolls Online's Vision of Tamriel is Unmatched

Summary While it’s known for some of the most recognizable singleplayer RPGs,The Elder Scrollsseries boasts an ongoing MMO which has become one of its main pillars over the last decade.The Elder Scrolls Onlinelaunched exactly 10 years ago on May 15, 2025, following the landmark success ofSkyrim, but it had been in development at ZeniMax Online Studios for years prior. Set near a millennium before the events of the mainline titles, it chronicles a period of Tamriel’s Second Era and allows players to explore more of Nirn than anyTESrelease since Arena....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Danielle Anthony

All of Thor's Major Video Game Appearances

The vivid stories and characters of Norse mythology seem to be attracting more mainstream attention of late thanks to games likeGod of War,Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla,and Marvel’sThor.As with most mythologies, the Norse gods are complex characters with multitudinous roles to play across a huge collection of stories. Loki,Thor, and Odin have probably received the most mainstream attention of these gods, and with good reason; they are some of the most important gods in Norse mythology....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · John Grant

AMD Radeon RX 6900 Seen in First Real-World Image Leak

As the expectation builds forAMD’s official reveal of the RDNA 2 powered RX 6000 Seriesgraphics cards, the company is gradually releasing pieces of information to increase the hype. Following its reveal of a design render for the RX 6000 Series, the first real world image has appeared of a triple fan card, believed to be a prototype design for the high-end RX 6900. The image comes courtesy of YouTuber JayzTwoCents, who shared and analyzed the image along with a previously unseen render of a twin fan design, likely to be used with the lower priced cards in theAMD RadeonRX 6000 Series....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Raymond Leblanc

Apex Legends Is Bringing Back a Fan-Favorite Game Mode

Summary Apex Legendsdeveloper Respawn Entertainment announced it is bringing back the fan-favorite Three Strikes mode to the popular battle royale. Fans will be excited to know that the developer is aiming to maintain its game’s momentum following this month’s trendyApex Legends-Post Malone event. The game has introduced various LTMs (limited-time modes) throughout its lifespan, such asApex Legends' Winter Express mode, which returns to the game every December. Despite the mode being a fan favorite, Winter Express is only brought back once a year....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Ruth Williams

Atari Creates Dedicated Gaming Division to Make Console and PC Games

Atariis easily one of the most recognizable names from the early gaming industry. While decades have passed since its heyday in the 80s, the brand name has lived on through various mediums and owners.Atarinow appears poised to return to its roots with the announcement of a dedicated gaming division. The iconic company’s history has certainly been tumultuous over the better part of the last decade.Atari had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcyback in 2013 prior to emerging in its current form....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Courtney Delgado

Best Characters In Big Mouth

Summary Big Mouthhas been a sensationaladult animated seriessince its initial release on Netflix. Seven seasons later, the show has covered some of the most hilarious pubescent scenarios that leave viewers slapping their knees and wiping their tears. A small group of preteens must deal with the unpredictable phenomenon of puberty and maturity. While dealing with the most unstable era of their lives, they try as hard as they can to make the right decisions, with the help of the physical manifestations of their inner desires, hormone monsters....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Mike Wong

Best Top-Down RPGs On Steam

Summary Top-down games have often stood out over the years thanks to their unique, bird’s eye view perspective of the game world on offer. This unconventional viewpoint provides players with the opportunity to navigate and strategize in a completely different way from what is more customary in traditional first and third-person games. In turn, such games often manage to excel to a high level in providing a tactical gaming experience. Puzzle-solving, combat strategy, and resource management all frequently serve as key aspects of this style, providing players with a cerebral experience....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1284 words · Randall Hudson

Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War: Best Psychological Profiles

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warmay not be the latestCall of Duty, but after a few years of shaky fan reception to new releases, many players find themselves gravitating back to the most recent Treyarch-led offering. With a gripping campaign and multiplayer that remains delightfully faithful toCall of Dutytitles of years past, it’s no surprise that the game remains popular even a few years after its release. TheCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warcampaign is one of the best that fans have received for some time....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1137 words · Erika Jones

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Making Realism Mode a Permanent Playlist

Infinity Ward drew ire fromCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers last week by temporarilyreplacing Quads with Realism Battle Royale, as many felt the removed game mode was a “staple” for playing with friends. However, that was not necessarily a slight against Realism in general, which is popular enough inCall of Duty: Modern Warfarethat today Infinity Ward’s Co-Design Director of Multiplayer Joe Cecot confirmed the team intends to add the mode into permanent rotation....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Victor Reid

Charlie Cox Actually Wants More CGI In Daredevil: Born Again

Charlie Cox’sDaredevil: Born Againis one of the most anticipated Disney Plus shows out there. The series will see the return of Cox as Matt Murdock as he stars in his own show once again, and Cox revealed he had one hope for the show: slightly more use of CGI. Cox was first seen in the role in Netflix’sDaredevil. That series lasted for three seasons, but Daredevil and the other Netflix Marvel shows were cancelled....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Sharon Taylor