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Despite being a creation of the author’s imagination, the character Zaza possesses immense and frightening power. The author, Eiichiro Oda, specifically requested a scary and impressive portrayal of her, as shared by music composer Kohei Tanaka in a now-deleted post. A fan, @DawnStussy, captured a screenshot of the post and translated it, further fueling excitement about Zaza’s eventual anime appearance, even though it’s still a ways off. Oda has high hopes for how the anime staff will bring this powerful character to life.

During the week of May 4th to 10th, Kpop Demon Hunters didn’t appear on the list of the top 10 movies on Netflix in the U.S. This was the first time in nearly a year (46 weeks) that the film hadn’t made the U.S. top 10. However, it remained popular internationally, landing at number five on the global top 10 list. Although interest in the movie seems to be decreasing in the United States, it’s still performing well around the world.

Season 3 of My Adventures with Superman is coming to Adult Swim this June! The new season will adapt the ‘Reign of the Supermen’ storyline from the classic DC Comics, and like previous seasons, it will offer a fresh take on familiar characters and ideas. You can watch the first trailer, released by Adult Swim, below.

“After having run through his maintenance job, Will gets to sleep for the night.”

You’re probably wondering how much control we’ll have in Directive 8020 – I certainly was. This new installment seems to be Supermassive Games’ most technically complex yet, but I’m already sensing a conflict between the freedom to move around and the need for a compelling story. The big question is: can they combine the upcoming survival-horror elements with their usual, story-focused interactive gameplay?

I’m really excited about the new stuff they’re adding! They’re letting us actually control our Summons for a bit now, which sounds awesome. There’s also a new solo mode called The Conflux that’s supposed to be super challenging. And the price is pretty good – you can get the base game and the Endless Ragnarok expansion for $59.99, or you can just buy the expansion as an upgrade if you already have the game.

Jeff Grattis, head of games at Amazon, told Eurogamer that the company is looking into creating new games based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. He stated that their team is dedicated to developing a game that accurately reflects Tolkien’s world and that they are actively working with the Middle-earth license, remaining enthusiastic about its potential.

The Plague Tale series is still one of gaming’s hidden gems, even seven years after the first game came out. A Plague Tale: Innocence, released in 2019, threw players into a grim medieval France filled with war, plague, and frightening supernatural events. Both Innocence and its sequel, A Plague Tale: Requiem, have been highly regarded for their compelling stories, immersive atmosphere, strong acting, and emotionally resonant characters. Now, Asobo Studio is continuing the saga with Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a new game set 15 years before Requiem. This upcoming title looks set to significantly build on the series, demonstrating that Plague Tale has become much more popular and expansive than many initially anticipated.

As a huge Batman fan, I’ve been completely blown away by the new take on Scarecrow in the Absolute Universe! This redesign is seriously unsettling – a sewn-up mouth and button eyes? It’s brilliant! The latest issue, Absolute Batman #20, really delved into his psychology, giving us hints about how he actually uses fear as a weapon. But the biggest twist? He’s not going for jump scares or simple fear. This Scarecrow is all about inducing pure, crippling dread, and it’s genuinely terrifying to see how he’s approaching it.