Released in North America on February 5, 2001, Paper Mario is still considered a prime example of a perfect RPG for all ages. Its clever gameplay, engaging story, and unique art style made it a great entry point for new RPG players, while also offering enough challenge and complexity for veterans. Twenty-five years later, Paper Mario remains a beloved classic and one of the best RPGs for players of any age.
Last March, the studio announced they were creating an anime based on the popular light novel, Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court, by Satsuki Nakamura with illustrations by Kana Yuki. The anime’s official X account recently revealed that production had been delayed. This explains why we hadn’t seen a trailer yet, even as April approached. Mitsue Yamazaki, a director known for her work on series like Attack on Titan, Bleach, and Kids on the Slope, will be leading the project.
Cosmic horror focuses on the fear of things we can’t understand and the unsettling idea that humanity is unimportant in a vast, uncaring universe. Unlike typical horror, it doesn’t rely on jump scares or violence, but instead explores the mental breakdown that happens when someone encounters forces beyond their comprehension. In the game Iron Lung, the horror comes from the silence of a dead universe and the feeling that something huge and ancient is still hidden in the darkness. With Iron Lung gaining popularity, now is a great time to explore other films that delve into these terrifying ideas about reality and how easily our minds can be broken.
So, here’s a fascinating bit of horror history. I recently read an interview with screenwriters Damian Shannon and Mark Swift – they were chatting about the new Sam Raimi film, but the conversation veered into what could have been. Apparently, they actually wrote a sequel to the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot! It was going to be called Camp Blood: The Death of Jason Voorhees – a title that definitely plays on fan expectations. What really surprised me was the plot: they were planning to reopen Camp Crystal Lake! Can you believe it? It’s been decades since we’ve seen the camp actually functioning in these films, and they were going to bring it back. It’s a shame we never got to see how that would have played out.
The first episode of the animated series Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? premiered on February 5, 1994. The show built upon the popular Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? computer games and game show, adding a detailed storyline to the adventures of the famous thief. Produced by DIC Productions, the series featured siblings Zack (voiced by Scott Menville) and Ivy (voiced by Jennifer Hale) as they journeyed around the world to stop Carmen Sandiego (voiced by Rita Moreno) and her criminal schemes.
The comedy really shines because it’s built on strong character growth. We see characters develop through training, revealing who’s dedicated, quick to learn, willing to cut corners, and who perseveres despite being unhappy. This makes the satisfying moments in later battles even better – fans appreciate seeing how all that hard work and struggle directly led to the victory.
Characters with unclear motives and mixed traits are often the most compelling. Their lack of simple goodness or evil creates a powerful tension that fuels many great stories. We, as readers, naturally want to understand their true nature – are they heroes, villains, or something in between? – but their strength often comes from remaining enigmatic and never fully revealing themselves.
I used to love playing Lord of the Rings games. I have great memories of titles like The Two Towers and Conquest when I was younger, and even Shadow of War more recently. I always looked forward to exploring that world. But recently, I’ve been disappointed with each new release. While other franchises, like Star Wars, are doing really well, the lack of a truly great Lord of the Rings game is becoming really obvious.
Horizon Call of the Mountain is Sony’s take on a cooperative game within the Horizon universe. Up to three players can team up as unique, pre-built hunters, each with their own special weapons and skills.
This guide for Arknights: Endfield explains how to collect the items needed to raise your operators past levels 20 and 40.