This Game Started One of Gaming’s Most Popular Genres 17 Years Ago Today

I remember when Demon’s Souls first came out back in 2009. It took a little while to get to the US, but it was a total gamble by FromSoftware and Sony. Honestly, it really paid off! It didn’t instantly change everything, but it was the start of something huge. It led directly to Dark Souls and, eventually, Elden Ring – basically defining the whole ‘soulslike’ genre and making it super popular. Now, it feels like almost every action RPG out there owes something to that original Demon’s Souls game.

24 Years Ago Today, Buffy Confirmed One Massive Change to the Vampire Slayer (But It Was Never Explained Again)

Like many superhero stories, Buffy the Vampire Slayer treated death as something characters could overcome. Buffy initially returned to life after CPR, but her second resurrection was more dramatic, involving magic that left her feeling disconnected. She later explained her struggles, revealing her friends had accidentally brought her back from the afterlife. Interestingly, the show also hinted at another, unexplored consequence of her return.

KPop Demon Hunters Derpy and Sussie Get Their Own Squishmallows

I recommend getting both plushies if you can! But if you have to pick just one, the medium-sized Derpy has a bit more detail than the small Sussie, although you can easily tell who both of them are. You can find the 12-inch Derpy and the 8-inch Sussie on Amazon, and both are scheduled to ship on July 16, 2026.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed (And It’s Soon)

Nintendo announced during a recent presentation that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be available on the Switch 2 starting June 3rd. If you’re playing the first game, Remake, you’ll want to finish it soon! Pre-orders for FF7 Rebirth on the Switch 2 will open later today. Based on how well Remake ran, Rebirth should also perform well on Nintendo’s hybrid console.

Tom Cruise’s Only Decade With No Bad Movies

Overall, Tom Cruise has starred in many successful films, but even he has had a few that didn’t perform well. The disappointing reception of 2017’s The Mummy serves as a recent example. As he continues to work in the 2020s, he’ll likely strive to avoid similar failures. However, there was one decade where he consistently delivered strong performances without any major flops.