Games

I’m naturally curious about how mobile game developers attract players using simple controls and easy-to-understand gameplay, so I try out a lot of different games. I’ve played many copies of popular titles like Temple Run and Flappy Bird, variations on Candy Crush, and role-playing games that use well-known characters. Usually, I enjoy them for a bit, but eventually I stop playing. However, there’s one game I started playing three years ago that I still play every single day – it’s the only mobile game I consistently come back to.

There’s something special about playing older games – they show you where modern gaming came from. It’s fun to see developers trying new things, taking risks, and sometimes making mistakes along the way. These early experiments often laid the groundwork for the games we love today, and you can see the origins of entire genres. Plus, it’s amazing to appreciate how ambitious developers were, even when the technology couldn’t quite keep up. We’ve picked out three classic games that might feel a little dated, but are still worth playing at least once.

The first issue of X-Vengers is quite enjoyable, and Dani is a standout character. In the past, Captain America died and, having faith in her, passed on his shield, making her the new leader of the Avengers. This is a significant moment for Moonstar, a well-loved but sometimes overlooked hero. Captain America choosing her as his successor feels like a natural and fitting development for the character.

It’s no surprise that Chainsaw Man: The Movie — Reze Arc is so popular with both viewers and critics. Many are calling one fight scene the best in the entire Chainsaw Man series, and even one of the best action sequences in anime history – and it’s hard to disagree.

So, which slasher film really stands out as the best? While Roger Ebert wasn’t a fan, Friday the 13th wasn’t the worst movie ever made. In reality, several films in the genre are actually quite good, and they were all strong candidates for the top spot.

Recently, Microsoft has openly discussed, and PlayStation has hinted at, a theory that apps like TikTok are the biggest threat to gaming. The concern is simply that these social networks take up so much of players’ time.

Premiering on Nickelodeon on October 29, 1994, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters presented a unique school where young monsters learned the art of scaring people. Before shows like Harry Potter and Monsters, Inc., there was Ickis, Krumm, and Oblina – a trio of supernatural students. They constantly competed with each other to create the most imaginative scares, hoping to impress their headmaster, The Gromble. Failing their assignments meant facing not only The Gromble’s harsh punishments, but also the terrifying consequences delivered by the silent giant, The Snorch.

Based on Emily St. John Mandel’s 2014 novel, the sci-fi miniseries Station Eleven debuted on HBO Max in December 2021, consisting of ten episodes. Critics loved it – Rotten Tomatoes reports a 98% approval rating, with reviewers praising its thoughtful and meaningful message about the enduring power of art and connection, even after a global catastrophe. If you haven’t seen Station Eleven yet, it’s definitely worth watching.

Interestingly, the game’s release date falls between the expected launches of Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

Starting November 1st, you’ll be able to watch the popular 2018 sci-fi movie Ready Player One on Netflix. This is the first time the film, based on the novel by Ernest Cline, has been available on a major streaming service in a while. It was a big success when it came out, earning close to $608 million worldwide.