5 Animated Fantasy Shows Better Than Most Live-Action Series

Live-action fantasy can be great, as shows like Game of Thrones and Stranger Things demonstrate. However, animated fantasy often excels even further, showcasing how perfectly suited animation is to the genre. This is often due to more visually stunning and original designs, and the ability to dive right into fantastical stories and action.

Pearl Abyss Is Doing What Almost No Studio Has With Crimson Desert

Most game companies are shifting towards multiplayer games with ongoing services, but Pearl Abyss recently did something unusual. After finding great success with the live-service game Black Desert for almost ten years, they released a big, story-focused single-player game. This is rare in today’s gaming world, where games are often designed to keep players paying for recurring content. It makes you wonder why they would take such a chance. This decision also suggests they’re confident in the game’s quality, believing players will enjoy it even without constant updates and incentives.

Nicholas Brendon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Xander, Dies at 54

It’s with a truly heavy heart that I share the news of Nicholas Brendon’s passing. He died peacefully in his sleep from natural causes. Most of you knew Nicky as an actor, and he brought so much joy to so many through his characters. But in recent years, he really discovered a passion for painting and art. He loved sharing his work with everyone – his family, friends, and fans. He was so enthusiastic and driven, and his art truly showed who he was at his core – a sensitive and incredibly talented person. It was one of the purest ways he expressed himself.

Xbox Game Now the #1 Pre-Ordered PS5 Game on the PlayStation Store

As a PlayStation fan, I’ve been looking at what games people are most excited to pre-order right now. It’s worth mentioning that this ranking is only based on games you can actually pre-order on the PlayStation Store. Of course, everyone is hyped for titles like GTA 6 and The Elder Scrolls 6, and probably a ton of other upcoming games, but those aren’t available for pre-order just yet. Right now, Starfield is the big one people are pre-ordering, and there’s a lot of buzz around it!