The difference between a brilliant and a bad plot twist in gaming comes down to preparation. Twists that appear randomly are usually confusing and feel like cheap shocks, instead of meaningfully contributing to the story. Truly great twists feel earned – when you look back, you realize there were hints and clues all along, making the reveal satisfying and impactful.
It’s hard to picture anyone else in these iconic roles – the original cast was fantastic and still holds a special place with viewers, and they’re pretty irreplaceable. But, if the show needed to be cast again today, these actors could still deliver great performances as the ten main characters.
Originally created by Satoru Hiura and first published in 2004, Hotaru’s Way gained a dedicated following and continued with sequels and spin-offs until 2009. Surprisingly, despite its popularity, the series never received an animated adaptation. Instead, it launched directly into live-action with a television series in 2007, followed by a sequel series in 2010 and a film in 2012. Now, according to Deadline, Unapologetic Projects is bringing Hotaru’s Way to North America with a brand new live-action television series. Producers on the project include Paige Hooper, Motoko Kimura, and Kate Kugler, though a release date hasn’t been announced yet.
College Football 27 is coming out soon – on July 9th! As always, players with EA Play will get early access, starting with a 10-hour trial on July 2nd. Those with EA Play Pro can jump into the Pro Edition even earlier, beginning July 6th.
Let’s talk about Girls, the HBO series created by Lena Dunham that really resonated with millennials during its original run. Though the show and its creator faced plenty of criticism, that controversy is probably what’s bringing it back into conversation now. Girls follows a young writer and her three friends in New York City as they navigate life after college. They’re all trying to figure out their careers, relationships, and identities, and their journey is full of drama and messy situations.
While many TV shows have delivered shocking moments, few have had the same impact as the Red Wedding episode of Game of Thrones. Airing in 2013 during Season 3, Episode 9, “The Rains of Castamere,” this event – WARNING: SPOILER ALERT – involved the wedding of Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey. The Freys, secretly working with the Lannisters and Boltons, used the wedding as a trap to take revenge on House Stark. Robb Stark and his mother, Catelyn, were both killed, along with many of their loyal supporters. The scene remains unforgettable, and on its anniversary, viewers are still reflecting on the shock and emotional impact it had.
DC’s recent publishing push, called All-In, follows directly from the previous initiative, Dawn of DC, which ended with the Absolute Power storyline. This came after Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, a surprisingly good event that brought back the classic idea of a vast, infinite multiverse – though it didn’t get the recognition it deserved. Dark Crisis was built upon two earlier miniseries, Infinite Frontier and Justice League Incarnate, which were essential for creating the foundation of what would become the Absolute Universe. While fans were initially critical of these miniseries, they’re actually quite strong and play a crucial role in the overall story.
Tsuyoshi Takaki’s manga, Black Torch, first appeared on Shueisha’s Jump+ app in 2016. Although the series was canceled after 19 chapters and two years, it’s making a comeback! To celebrate the upcoming anime adaptation this summer, the manga will be reprinted in Japan. You can see special artwork by Takaki announcing the reprint, which will be available on June 4th.
Originally, the game was only going to be released on PC. Now, Tokyo-based developer historia is also bringing it to PlayStation, though a specific release date hasn’t been announced yet.
On October 15th, Atari is releasing two new Toy Story game collections! Toy Story: Retro Roundup! features five classic games originally released on systems like Sega Genesis and PlayStation 1, including Toy Story, Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue!, Toy Story 2, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, and Toy Story Racer. As a bonus, the collection also includes Pixar’s A Bug’s Life game. The second release is Toy Story 3 Complete Edition.