Isekai Anime With English-Translated Light Novels

Anime adaptations of light novel series are sometimes a gamble. Some manage to finish adapting their source material, likeDurarara, even if they do not adapt the sequel series. Others adapt some volumes faithfully before going on an extended hiatus, likeThe Saga of Tanya the Evil. Then there are others that take huge liberties with the story, such asViolet Evergarden. Fortunately for fans of isekai anime adapted from light novels, official English translations of their favorite work are now widely available....

May 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1015 words · Cory Sullivan

Jujutsu Kaisen 235: Total Gojo Domination

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen 235, “Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 13” by Gege Akutami, translated by John Werry, and Lettered by Snir Aharon, available in English fromMangaPlus. Jujutsu Kaisenis, undoubtedly, incredibly exciting at the moment, especially giventhe fight between Gojo and Sukunathat is currently going on. This fight has continued for a few months now and it has certainly lived up to all expectations and even surpassed them....

May 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1170 words · Debbie Harris

Mob Psycho 100 III: Teru Character Trailer Released

In anticipation ofthe upcomingMob Psycho 100 IIIanime, a new character trailer for the popular character, Teruki Hanazawa, has been released. The officialMob Psycho 100Twitter account shared the character tribute trailer on Wednesday, with the trailer featuring the character’s key moments from the first and second seasons. The character trailer also features a voice-over of various lines performed by his voice actor, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka. The new trailer comes a few weeks after the release of the official trailer and the reveal of the new opening theme song, “1” by Mob Choir....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Heather Cooper

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak: Where to Find Twisted Stiffbone

Twisted Stiffbone is a material inMonster Hunter Rise’s Sunbreak DLC that is used in the crafting of decorations, weapons, and armor. Twisted Stiffbone also plays a role in performing various weapon upgrades, giving it even more utility. This range of uses means that many players will need to find some amount of Twisted Stiffbone inMonster Hunter Riseduring their time with its expansion, and this guide details exactly where they should look for it....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Cody Simpson

Mortal Kombat 1: How to Cheese Nitara in Season 2 of Invasions Mode

That Nitara serves as the final boss of theSeason of the Blood Moonshould come as a surprise to nobody. However, the ease with which she can be beaten is a little surprising, especially given how frustrating the two fights leading up to her can be (to be clear, these fights aren’t all that difficult, but they can be incredibly arduous due to the enemies' high HP and Defense stats). Of course, those who take her on using conventional methods may find the encounter to be challenging, but there’s an easy method for beating Blood Thirsty Nitara in season 2 of Invasions Mode....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Joseph Reese

My Hero Academia: Twice's "Double" Quirk, Explained

Summary My Hero Academiais one of the few shonen anime known for boasting an impressive villain gallery, and while this may be attributed to thefleshed-out nature of these villains, their powerful quirks are what truly set these antagonists apart. Twice’s quirk “Double” accurately represents this aspect, showcasing how the series doesn’t discriminate between heroes and villains in terms of power-scaling. Twice has remained an integral part ofShigaraki’s villainous crew, even becoming the backbone of the Paranormal Liberation Front later on....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Melissa Green

One Aspect Of Mario vs. Donkey Kong's New World One-Ups Other Mario Games

Summary Mario vs. Donkey Kong’s 2024 remake adds a good portion of new content to spice up the 2004 GBA title. One ofMario vs. Donkey Kong’s new worlds includes a great play on an old trope—one that most platformers struggle with. In addition to the original game’s content,Mario vs. Donkey Kongcontains two new worlds. These worlds are Merry Mini-Land and Slippery Summit, each containing six new levels, a mini-guiding level, and a boss stage....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Elizabeth Li

Overwatch 2 Is Long Overdue a Hero to Go Along With This Map

Summary One of the best factors ofOverwatch 2is how the deep lore of the title is hidden in plain sight. This allows newer players to focus on learning the basics of the release while developing an understanding of its wider narrative and character motivations at the same time. While this is more obvious in things like the dialogue that heroes share before matches, the maps themselves often have huge nods to the franchise’s lore....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Daniel Crosby

Path of Exile 2 Needs to Strike While The Iron is Hot

Summary Path of Exile 2, the upcoming sequel to the hit free-to-play ARPG, is currently in development by Grinding Gear Games and aims to improve upon its predecessor in a variety of ways, including the addition of brand-new character classes like the Mercenary and Druid. While it was originally announced as a large update to the first game, Grinding Gear chose instead to makePath of Exile 2a standalone sequel, so fans can expect a significantly different game once it arrives....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Charles Serrano

Pokemon GO: Mega Pidgeot Raid Guide, Weaknesses & More

Raids are a core function ofPokemon GO, enabling players to team up and take on powerful Pokemon to earn a chance of capturing them, plus a few bonus rewards. Mega Pidgeot is returning toPokemon GOMega Raids onMay 23, 2024, at10 AM local time, and will be available to encounter untilJune 1, 2024, at10 AM local time. During this time, many players will be looking to participate in these Raid battles, so ensuring you are prepared in advance is important....

May 13, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Christine Brown

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Confirm Major Legendary Pokemon for September 2023 Tera Raid Battles

Summary Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers will soon be able to take on Mewtwo the Unrivaled in a new seven-star Tera raid battle. The raid battle was confirmed during the August 8 Pokemon Presents broadcast and went into detail as to whenPokemon Scarlet and Violetwill be able to challenge the Legendary Pokemon from Kanto. Known as the Genetic Pokemon, Mewtwo is a pure Psychic-type that debuted inPokemon Red and Blue. As a Legendary Pokemon, Mewtwo is capable of using its high special attack and speed statistics to devastating effect....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Bailey Lindsey

September 2023 Could Be the Best Month Xbox Game Pass Has Ever Had

Xbox Game Passhas been around a lot longer than many fans might realize. Launching on June 2017,Xbox Game Passhas been providing one of the best deals in gaming for over six years now, and while there have certainly been some stumbles along the way, there have also been some major wins for the service. That’s never been more true than now. Generally speaking, 2023 has been a bit of a mixed bag for Xbox Game Pass....

May 13, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Michelle Garza

Starfield: How to Get Rid of a Bounty

There are various games that have implemented the bounty mechanic, and it definitely adds realism; it makes it clear that all actions have consequences, and inStarfield, it’s no different. Players that are caught doing bad deeds inStarfieldwill have to deal with having a bounty on their heads. RELATED:Starfield: How to Increase Carrying Capacity This guide will tell players everything they need to know about bounties. It’ll show gamers which crimes they will be punished for and how they can safely clear theirStarfieldbounty without running into too much trouble....

May 13, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Amy Chapman