One of the most common tropes in anime is when the “power of friendship” turns the tide of battle. When a team is able to put their trust in one another, they can pull off some crazy battle victories through synchronized attacks and well-performed combinations. Team battles in anime usually have greater intensity than duels between characters because they don’t just feature the development of a single character but of a team as a whole....

Anti-heroes have long reigned among the best characters in movie history. Names that come to mind? Travis Bickle, Michael Corleone, Max Rockatansky, Patrick Bateman, John McClane, and more. Anti-heroes are extremely flawed people, yet we follow their journeys and regard them as the “heroes” of their own stories. They’re non-traditional people with non-traditional stories. But for a long time, movie anti-heroes were always men. It wasn’t until recently that women leads really took hold in cinema, let alone female anti-heroes—and those female anti-heroes are just as fascinating, cunning, dangerous, and deceptive as their male counterparts....

I’ve been on a mobile games kick lately, and I have to say that I’ve been impressed by a lot of the games on the app stores right now. We’ve come a long way over the past few years, and there’s a lot of cool stuff happening in the mobile gaming sphere. But even though mobile games are trending in a positive direction, there are still some frustrations —namely, developers who are still putting out free games packed with an excessive amount of ads, or manipulative in-app purchase designs....

Marriage can be total bliss or riddled with difficulty. Most of the times, it seems to settle somewhere in between. While it’s often romanticized in rom-coms, marriage is a tricky union between two people that’s designed to last from when the ink touches the certificate all the way ’til they’re parted by death. Of course, staying together through thick and thin isn’t easy. Filmmakers know this, which is why there have been so many great movies about couples dealing with their marriages....

As a shy guy, I have trouble meeting new people. I don’t consider myself anti-social, but I prefer staying home instead of going out . And when I do go out, it’s with people I already know so I don’t get much practice meeting strangers and building new relationships. But when I am in such a situation, I’ve found that the best way to break through the ice—especially when it’s a group of people who don’t know each other—is to bust out one of these mobile games....

Much like natural disasters, accidents and rescue missions are great at building up intensely thrilling scenarios where the odds are stacked against our heroes as they fight for lives. Accidents and rescue missions are doubly great because—unlike natural disasters—the situations often arise as a direct result of human actions, meaning these films usually have more emphasis on character development as everyone tries to survive. These kinds of movies delve into themes like the fear of being left behind, the anxiety of victims, the way we cling to our last hopes and find faith when all seems hopeless....

A gripping medical series has always been a bankable asset for TV studios and networks. Every week comes the promise of a different case, a different set of medical maladies that need resolving—a combination that can keep going season after season. There’s something unique about doctors and the social contract they have with the average person, resulting in implicit trust. That trust is one reason why doctors on TV can be so fascinating....

The musical guests throughout The Simpsons history have ranged from iconic stars to up-and-coming talents, with three of the four Beatles making their own animated appearances at some point. Music is a significantly important part of the show. From Lisa’s saxophone to Bart’s brief time playing the guitar, the show has always found ways to entertain audiences of varying musical tastes. However, The Simpsons highlights its musical stars in Springfield in such a unique way that they often end up as the show’s best moments....

If there’s one thing that cinema has overwhelmingly taught us, it’s that machines are not to be trusted when they’re given cerebral freedom. The more a machine begins to think and understand, the more it begins to question why humans are needed at all. It’s a lesson that’s become more pertinent as advancements in tech bring us evolutions in robotics and artificial intelligence. It’s almost as if scientists have been sitting down to watch 2001: A Space Odyssey and using it as a blueprint for the future....

You’ll notice when you look over lists of the greatest games of all time, plenty of them are RPGs. Whether you’re talking about JRPGs on consoles or more Dungeons and Dragons -influenced western RPGs on PC, there have been plenty of greats. Unfortunately, a lot of these games just aren’t playable anymore… …but that isn’t the case for ALL of them! While most of the games on this list are the first in a series, most of the sequels of them are available on modern systems as well....

So you want to lead your friends into the wonderful world of Dungeons & Dragons? You and your crew are in for a wonderfully rewarding experience filled with imagination, excitement, and wonder. However, none of those amazing things will occur if you don’t do a good job dungeon mastering. You need to have some key traits in order to actually DM effectively—and, fortunately, most of these traits and skills can be learned and practiced over time....

Video games are constantly evolving, and that means video game genres are also always changing. Established mechanics make way for new twists, and innovative video games spawn all kinds of copycats and inspired-by titles that turn into genres of their own. For example, the globally enjoyed genres of MOBAs and battle royale games didn’t just appear out of thin air. They have roots in older, more classic video game genres: MOBAs evolved out of RTS games while battle royale games evolved out of survival shooters....

I don’t watch many movie trailers these days because I hate being spoiled. Few things are worse than a movie that ruins itself because its trailer gave away too much. Producers are happy to give away every plot point, hoping it’ll be enough to entice us to spend a few bucks on it. Indeed, it seems like well-made movie trailers are going out of style. But what makes a movie trailer “well-made”?...

The default path designs that come with Animal Crossing: New Horizons just aren’t enough. There’s only so much you can do with the nine generic paths offered in the Nook Stop. If you want to spruce up your island even more, you can add some fan-made path patterns into the mix. Fans make custom paths with love, adding in a surprising amount of detail, and getting creative with their designs....

With the new Indiana Jones movie just entering its filming phase, you might be inspired to take a ride through the rest of the movies so far—maybe to refresh your memory, maybe watch for the first time. Not every Indiana Jones movie hits the same highs, but all of them provide the opportunity to feast your eyes on Harrison Ford and his daring adventures. Is that ever really a bad thing?...

Clowns can be anything when it comes to anime. From funny and humorous to crazy and scary, clowns can draw out belly laughs and instill primal fears. Either way, they can be very fun. In anime, clowns are often played as villains, but they can also be anti-heroes. Design-wise, they may or may not look like stereotypical Western clowns, but they often have unique twists as well. Here are our picks for the best anime clown characters, ranging from crazy clowns to evil clowns to even helpful clowns....

Every anime fan needs to have at least one anime figurine in their collection. Figurines look great on display and will forever remind you of your favorite characters. However, before you start buying figurines, you need to know the best brands—and if you aren’t familiar with today’s anime figurine landscape, it can be overwhelming. Without researching manufacturers, you could end up with a fake or low-quality model. That’s why we’ve created this list of legitimate anime figurine companies that you can always count on....

In November 2021, Microsoft completed its final batch of backward compatible Xbox and Xbox 360 games to its modern consoles. The company claims it can’t add any more games due to licensing and technical issues, but they did pretty well nonetheless, adding over 70 newly backward compatible games for Xbox gamers to enjoy. Related: The Best Looking Xbox Series X|S Games That Are Beautiful Not only can you play these older games on newer systems, but Microsoft actually updated many of them with frame rate boosts that make them play better than ever and feel smoother than you might remember....

The British Isles have produced many great movies that have made their marks around the world. More importantly, they’ve introduced us to numerous world-class actresses that lead the film industry. Some of our most favorite characters and roles in cinema history were played by British actresses, and they serve as proof that the UK stands among the best and most talented in the business. From prestigious indie dramas to mainstream blockbuster hits, from veterans of the business to modern-day stars, here are our picks for the greatest British movie actresses of all time....

In the world of filmmaking, you have cool directors, cooler directors, and—way at the top of the coolness hierarchy—Jim Jarmusch. Compared to Hollywood, Jim Jarmusch is often characterized as minimalist. An independent filmmaker with a penchant for long takes, musical accompaniments, stream-of-consciousness conversations, and meandering plots, he’s certainly unlike Hollywood. Jim Jarmusch made his debut in 1980 with Permanent Vacation , but he didn’t truly burst onto the indie film scene until 1984 with Stranger Than Paradise , a film that challenged many people’s preconceptions of what a film should do....