Birushana: Winds of Fate launches May 26 in the west

Birushana: Winds of Fate first launched for Switch on March 31, 2022 in Japan.

Birushana: Winds of Fate first launched for Switch on March 31, 2022 in Japan.

So, here’s a fascinating bit of horror history. I recently read an interview with screenwriters Damian Shannon and Mark Swift – they were chatting about the new Sam Raimi film, but the conversation veered into what could have been. Apparently, they actually wrote a sequel to the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot! It was going to be called Camp Blood: The Death of Jason Voorhees – a title that definitely plays on fan expectations. What really surprised me was the plot: they were planning to reopen Camp Crystal Lake! Can you believe it? It’s been decades since we’ve seen the camp actually functioning in these films, and they were going to bring it back. It’s a shame we never got to see how that would have played out.

Cosmic horror focuses on the fear of things we can’t understand and the unsettling idea that humanity is unimportant in a vast, uncaring universe. Unlike typical horror, it doesn’t rely on jump scares or violence, but instead explores the mental breakdown that happens when someone encounters forces beyond their comprehension. In the game Iron Lung, the horror comes from the silence of a dead universe and the feeling that something huge and ancient is still hidden in the darkness. With Iron Lung gaining popularity, now is a great time to explore other films that delve into these terrifying ideas about reality and how easily our minds can be broken.

Last March, the studio announced they were creating an anime based on the popular light novel, Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court, by Satsuki Nakamura with illustrations by Kana Yuki. The anime’s official X account recently revealed that production had been delayed. This explains why we hadn’t seen a trailer yet, even as April approached. Mitsue Yamazaki, a director known for her work on series like Attack on Titan, Bleach, and Kids on the Slope, will be leading the project.

Released in North America on February 5, 2001, Paper Mario is still considered a prime example of a perfect RPG for all ages. Its clever gameplay, engaging story, and unique art style made it a great entry point for new RPG players, while also offering enough challenge and complexity for veterans. Twenty-five years later, Paper Mario remains a beloved classic and one of the best RPGs for players of any age.

Currently, The Shape of Water is the 6th most popular movie on HBO Max, according to streaming data from FlixPatrol. It’s performing better than both Robin Hood and MacGruber on the platform.

Geneva Robertson-Dworet, while promoting her work on Amazon’s Fallout Season 2, shared an update on the planned Bambi remake with TopMob. Unfortunately, the news isn’t promising. The screenwriter said she hasn’t received any information about the Disney film in at least five years, explaining that her current focus has been on Fallout, which is returning for a third season.

Disney announced that Predator: Badlands will be released on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on February 12.

Characters with unclear motives and mixed traits are often the most compelling. Their lack of simple goodness or evil creates a powerful tension that fuels many great stories. We, as readers, naturally want to understand their true nature – are they heroes, villains, or something in between? – but their strength often comes from remaining enigmatic and never fully revealing themselves.

The comedy really shines because it’s built on strong character growth. We see characters develop through training, revealing who’s dedicated, quick to learn, willing to cut corners, and who perseveres despite being unhappy. This makes the satisfying moments in later battles even better – fans appreciate seeing how all that hard work and struggle directly led to the victory.