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Anime News Network recently shared a list on X (formerly Twitter) of what they considered the most disappointing anime of the year, and asked fans to weigh in. Their picks included titles like Lazarus, Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Season 2, Baban Baban Ban Vampire, Uglymug Epicfighter, Beheneko, Yandere Dark Elf, Ubel Blatt, Momentary Lily, and The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4. Many of these shows weren’t very popular or well-received. Even the more recognizable titles, Lazarus and The Rising of the Shield Hero, received mixed reactions from viewers.

It’s incredibly difficult to capture the depth of Elden Ring’s diverse combat in a fast-paced multiplayer game, but Elden Ring Nightreign surprisingly succeeds.

Poison Ivy, one of Batman’s longest-lasting enemies, has transformed significantly over the years. Originally a seductive villain, she’s become a major threat, often blurring the lines between good and evil. While hints of her new direction appeared in Absolute Batman #10, we’re now getting our first real look at her evolved form, and she’s proving to be a formidable foe.

2009 was a landmark year for superhero games with the release of Batman: Arkham Asylum by Rocksteady Studios. Many consider it one of the greatest Batman and comic book adaptations ever made, a title shared by its follow-up, Batman: Arkham City. The game dramatically raised the bar for storytelling in the genre and remains incredibly popular. It features a dark and compelling narrative rooted in Batman’s rich history, where he must confront the Joker after the villain takes control of Arkham Asylum and traps him inside. With its strong story, excellent performances, and immersive world, Arkham Asylum is a truly exceptional game.

Eight years ago, a fantastic anthology series aired an episode that any Star Trek fan needed to see.

Robin Williams and Keegan-Michael Key will be the voices behind Ember & Ice, a new three-part audio romance from Quinn, a company specializing in erotic audio. The story, described as captivating and perfect for fans of Booktok, centers on Dane and Finn, princes from feuding magical kingdoms. Set in a detailed fantasy world, Ember & Ice explores themes of love, duty, and forbidden attraction as the princes defy expectations and follow their hearts, creating a story full of tension, longing, and intimate moments.

Hey gamers, heads up! Until December 30th at 11 AM Eastern Time, you can snag Viewfinder for absolutely free on the Epic Games Store. I checked it out, and it’s a really cool first-person puzzle game that came out last year. Basically, you use a camera to change the world around you – it’s a mind-bending mechanic that makes the puzzles super interesting, and they definitely get harder as you go! Normally it costs around $25, so it’s a sweet deal if you’re looking for something new to play.

Voting for the Dragon Ball popularity poll is now over. We won’t know the final results until late January, but current rankings show which characters have been most popular with fans for years – particularly those in the top 10.

I’ve been thinking about the Teen Titans, and there are so many awesome members who haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve. Whether they were written out of storylines with all the universe reboots, or just decided to leave the team, they’ve been overlooked for way too long, and I want to shine a light on them!

With Doctor Doom expected to be the next major villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s a good time to look back at some of the less impressive antagonists we’ve seen recently. Here are five of the most disappointing MCU villains from the last five years, ranked from worst to least bad, since the release of Avengers: Endgame.