Anime conventions have grown enormously from the small gatherings in hotel ballrooms of the 1990s into huge, international events worth millions of dollars. Here’s a look at the biggest differences that would surprise a fan from that era if they attended a convention today.
He previously told fans who were asking about early access that the game wasn’t ready for release, explaining it still needed more work.
I was reading an interview with the developer, and they explained that the long wait for Silksong wasn’t some grand seven-year plan. They’re not trying to take forever, but they’re still sticking to their development style, and sometimes that means things just take a little longer than expected.
Originally released on PC in 1997, Blood is a highly-regarded classic first-person shooter. A remastered version, Blood: Fresh Supply, came to Steam in 2019 and received very positive reviews. While the remaster was a solid update, it was only available on PC. Now, Nightdive Studios is preparing to release yet another remaster of Blood, and this time it will finally be available on consoles.
Dana Fox, a writer for the upcoming film Wicked: For Good, recently told Deadline about a deleted scene featuring a kiss between Glinda and Fiyero. According to Fox, the kiss was very romantic, but ultimately removed because it made Fiyero’s final choice to be with Elphaba—and her running away with him—less believable. The scene felt too real, suggesting a strong connection between Glinda and Fiyero that would have complicated the story. The writers felt cutting the kiss was the right decision for the film’s narrative.
If you’re an HBO Max subscriber and want to watch the 2010 remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street, you only have a few days left! Directed by Samuel Bayer and written by Wesley Strick and Eric Heisserer, the film follows a group of teenagers terrorized and killed in their dreams by Freddy Krueger—just like the original 1984 movie. It will no longer be available to stream on HBO Max after November 30th.
During the second season, a massive creature made of smoke emerges from the alternate dimension, known as the Upside Down, and the kids nickname it “the Mind Flayer.” This creature begins to control the actions of people in Hawkins, ultimately leading to the death of Max’s brother, Billy. However, the Mind Flayer becomes less of a threat when a new villain, Vecna – revealed to be Eleven’s former acquaintance, Henry Creel – appears. While the creators, the Duffer brothers, hint that Vecna might be the main antagonist of the entire series, they haven’t confirmed it, leaving the story open as it nears its conclusion.
Released in 2020, High Ground is an Australian Western film inspired by real events that took place in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, after World War I. The movie tells the story of the region’s Aboriginal people and explores the difficult truths about Australia’s colonial past in a sweeping, dramatic way.
The developers at Ubisoft Montreal really improved the combat in Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, introducing creative enemies and challenging bosses. Unfortunately, the game’s story and characters weren’t as strong when it came out in North America on December 2, 2004. Even after over twenty years, I’m still disappointed in how Warrior Within strayed from the simple brilliance of The Sands of Time.
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