Genshin Impact: Mavuika Ascension & Talent Materials

Farming Mavuika’s materials inGenshin Impactis a crucial step toward unlocking her full potential as a character in various team comps, but it could be troublesome if you don’t know what to gather and where to start.Mavuika is confirmed to be one of the new characters added with Version 5.3. As the Pyro Archon, she will use the Pyro element in combat and it is expected that she will be a 5-star unit....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1177 words · Matthew Fowler

Genshin Impact: Ororon Ascension & Talent Materials

Most of the Ascension and Talent materials for Ororon inGenshin Impactcould be pre-farmed before his release in Version 5.2.Ororon is a new 4-star Electro character introduced in Version 5.2, alongside the 5-star Anemo DPS Chasca. The new character is a bow user who operates as an off-field sub-DPS in team comps, capable of striking opponents with Electro and setting the stage for various Elemental Reactions, such as Electro-Charged when running alongsideMualani inGenshin Impact, for example....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Rachel Davis

Ghost in the Shell's Creator Wants to Give the Anime One More Go

Since its debut as an anime film in 1995,Ghost in the Shellhas been closely associated with its original director, Mamoru Oshii. Over the decades, theGhost in the Shelluniverse has expanded to include multiple sequels, spin-offs, and evena live-action Hollywood adaptation. However, Oshii has only directed two entries in the franchise: the 1995 original and its 2004 sequel,Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence.Fans have long speculated whether Oshii would ever return to the cyberpunk seriesthat brought him worldwide acclaim....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Martin Terry

Gotham's Most Underrated Villain Kickstarts Comeback Tour with a Sick New Suit

Warning: Spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #19There are so many amazingBatmanvillains that it’s easy for a lot of the older ones to get lost in the shuffle and not get the attention that they deserve. But occassionally DC remembers that there are villains other than Batman’s A-Listers, and sometimes these older characters even get to return with a brand-new look, asKiller Mothjust did. Usually, when a villain gains a new set of armor, it’s portrayed as a big deal, but that’s not the case in the story “Robin Season, Part 2” by Brendan Hay and Marco Santucci fromBatman: The Brave and the Bold#19....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Michael Morton

High Potential's Unsurprising Season 2 Update Is Secretly Bad For Morgan & Karadec's Romance Hopes

High Potentialis officially renewed for season 2, but it’s actually bad news for Morgan and Karadec’s much-anticipated romance. Based on the French series, HPI, Drew Goddard’s latest project is a massive hit for ABC from the get-go. Despite that, it took the network a lot of time to guarantee its future with a renewal for a sophomore season. That said, when the Kaitlin Olson-led series returned from the holiday break and posted higher viewership ratings, ABC decided to end the suspense and officiallyrenewHigh Potentialfor season 2, which is a cause for celebration....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Marissa Clarke

House Of The Dragon Showrunner Responds To George RR Martin's "Disappointing" Season 2 Criticisms

House of the Dragonshowrunner Ryan Condal responds to George R. R. Martin’s criticisms of season 2. Based on Martin’sFire & Bloodnovel, HBO’sGame of Thronesprequel show premiered in 2022, chronicling the descent into war between two rival factions of House Targaryen that became known as the Dance of Dragons. ThoughHouse of the Dragonseason 2 reviewswere positive last summer when the sophomore outing premiered,Martin shared a now-deleted blog postafter the season concluded in which he took issue with certain creative choices, particularly the decision to not include the character of Maelor....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Rebecca Shaw

How To Balance Firearms In A Traditional D&D Setting

The newDungeons & Dragons2024 Dungeon Master’s Guideincludessome updated rules around firearms and their handling, which is nice since it allows you and Dungeon Masters (DM) to use weapons outside the scope of a normal fantasy world. However, some parties may run into trouble trying to balance these powerful firearms with other weapons, like swords or bows. Guns inDungeon & Dragonsdeal more damage than older weapons, as one might expect, but how do DMs keep their party members from becoming too overpowered in comparison to their peers?...

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Ryan Adams

I Never Expected My Hero Academia's Most Controversial Arc to Be My Favorite One

As an almost eight-season anime and over 400-chapter manga,My Hero Academiafeatures countless memorable story arcscovering a wide range of topics and situations. Some of the series' arcs are more grim and dark, while some take a more slice-of-life direction, showing U.A. High’s students enjoying the more lighthearted aspects of the high school experience. Of this multitude of arcs, one stands out as a favorite of mine, and it is one that fans too often forget about....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · Andre Ray

I'll Never Understand Why Naruto Wasted One of Its Biggest ANBU Opportunities

The world ofNarutois home to some of the most talented and impressive ninjas in anime. Fans are aware of how admirable most of the characters in the series are as honorable warriors who fought for what they believed in, no matter the cost. The heroes all undoubtedly deserved to be recognized for their accomplishments, and most of them were at least once. Yet, despite their spectacular careers, none of them were ever invited to join the most elite group of ninjas in Konoha, the ANBU....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1101 words · Jeff Long

I’m Struggling To Understand 1000-Lb Sisters Star Amanda Halterman’s Relationship With Leonard Moore (She’s Mixing Business With Pleasure)

1000-lb Sistersstar Amanda Halterman is dating someone new, but her connection with Leonard Moore has been revealed to have some interesting layers andI’m struggling to understand their relationship. Throughout the last few seasons of the show, Amanda has been seen going through some difficult times, especially in her love life. After divorcing her husband of over 20 years, Jason Halterman, Amanda was ready to get out on the dating scene and see if she could make any new connections....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · William Johnson

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Bruno Bucciarati Cosplay Gives The Hero The High-Fashion Shoot He Deserves

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’sfifth arc, entitled Golden Wind, boasts some of thebest character design and fashion choices in the entire series.Bruno Bucciarati,the strong and dedicated leader of the Passione gang, is one such example of the season’s top-notch character design choices. Wearing a fashionable, one-of-a-kind outfit that incorporateshis Stand ability, Bucciarati is one of anime’s most stylish heroes. u/Nosferatucosplayon Reddit has createda photoshoot of the Passione leader that is so stunning, it could be featured on the cover of a magazine....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 578 words · Willie Acosta

Kevin Costner’s Horizon Gets Surprise Update Revealing New Project As Chapter 2 Remains Undated

Previous Horizon Chapter 2 Reviews Are In - Does Kevin Costner’s Epic Western Sequel Improve From Chapter 1’s Poor Reviews? TheHorizon: An American Sagafranchise has gotten a surprising update. Directed by and starring Kevin Costner, the Western film also features Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena Malone, Owen Crow Shoe, Tatanka Means, Ella Hunt, and Tim Guinee. ThefirstHorizonfilm was met with mixed reviewsandbombed completely at the box office with just a $38....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Brianna Morris

Marvel Has Redefined Its Most Iconic Heroes by Telling Their Stories in Real-Time (Spider-Man Included)

Warning: Spoilers for Ultimate Spider-Man #11Marvel’s newUltimate Universehas been a massive success, but oneSpider-Manmoment has shown just how successful the books’ real-time structure has been for the line. It’s not a perfect device, but it’s still an impressive accomplishment and a neat trick that changes the way that these stories are being told. InUltimate Spider-Man#11 by Jonathan Hickman, David Messina, Matt Wilson, and Cory Petit, Uncle Ben makes an offhand comment that revealsjust how clever the real-time flow of the new Ultimate Universe has been....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 978 words · John Trevino