As the bots take over Verdansk, Warzone and Stalker are beginning to meld in my brain

In designing Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl, GSC Game World aimed to create instances like these. As they crafted the Ukrainian shooter, they gave non-player characters (NPCs) ambitions and motivations. These characters would traverse the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in search of artifacts, trade them with vendors, and accept new missions. If NPCs happened to cross paths with adversaries on the road, the game would randomly determine whether they’d engage in a deadly battle, exchange goods, or steer clear of conflict. The developers even considered allowing NPCs to unravel the Zone’s mysteries independently, leaving the player somewhat superfluous.

Princess Anne Debuts New Hair Look for First Time in 50 Years

In a portrait released prior to her 75th birthday, King Charles III‘ sister is pictured with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. Instead of her traditional bouffant hairstyle that she’s sported for the past five decades, she opted for a sophisticated chignon in this occasion.

Major Shonen Anime Plans Toonami Debut

Starting August 23rd, Cartoon Network will start broadcasting “Blue Exorcist – Shimane Illuminati Saga”, as announced by Toonami. This new season, airing at 1:30 AM Eastern, is a much-anticipated comeback for the series since the end of its second season in 2017. The “Shimane Illuminati Saga” was introduced last year, following which another season of “Blue Exorcist” has been released to expand the storyline of Rin Okumura and his extraordinary exploits. Previously, “Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga” served as the fourth season, airing towards the end of last year before concluding in March this year. As the manga continues under creator Kazue Kato, there’s potential for Studio VOLN to adapt more material and continue with the anime series.

10 Most Iconic Opening Credits From Horror TV Shows

In television history, spanning from its early days to the age of streaming, fear-inducing and fantastical series have skillfully used their opening sequences to generate instant suspense and apprehension. This is achieved through a blend of eerie music, emotionally resonant visuals, and clever editing techniques that create an indelible mark. These sequences can transport you on a dreamlike voyage, present a montage of disquieting footage, or play a seemingly innocuous yet unsettling tune. The most memorable opening credits in horror TV shows are etched in our minds forever. Here’s our selection of the top 10 most iconic opening sequences from fear-inducing television series.

The Weirdest Hulk Needs To Appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day And Here’s Why

Let’s delve right into the tale of Joe Fixit, an extraordinary version of the Hulk. Introduced in The Incredible Hulk #324, this new incarnation of the titan boasted a sharp mind compared to his “wild” persona, often found in casinos instead of wandering through deserts. The original Incredible Hulk was gray when he first appeared, but later transformed into green as the story progressed. Peter David, Joe Fixit’s creator, provided a backstory for this change, suggesting that Fixit could have been the initial manifestation from Bruce Banner’s fractured psyche due to the gamma explosion. After spending years as the sole Hulk following Banner’s exposure to another gamma bomb, Fixit eventually merged with the Savage Hulk and Bruce Banner to form “The Professor,” also known as “Smart Hulk.

King of the Hill’s New Season Sets Major Record After 28 Years

The fourteenth season of “King of the Hill,” which recently premiered, is not only the first new season since its original debut in 1997 to earn the prestigious “Certified Fresh” status on Rotten Tomatoes, but it also has the highest rating among all seasons. Upon its release, it received an exceptional score of 100% from critics, and currently maintains a Certified Fresh score of 98%, based on 40 reviews including our own at ComicBook (you can read it here). This surpasses the series’ previous best “Certified Fresh” rating of 87% from its very first season.