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Modern shooters have evolved, and the classic Team Deathmatch mode feels increasingly outdated. It was once a staple in almost every shooting game, but now it’s often left out, hidden in menus, or takes a backseat to other popular modes like objective-based games, hero shooters, and battle royales. While the shooter genre has become more innovative, it’s moved away from a simple, yet highly replayable, multiplayer format.

The anime One Piece: Heroines is based on a spin-off novel and will focus on the important female characters from the One Piece world, giving them the spotlight they deserve. It’s confirmed to premiere in Japan on July 5th, and a new trailer has been released to celebrate. Plus, there’s more exciting news on the way!

It’s understandable that even well-written fantasy books sometimes struggle with certain aspects. Creating a believable world, compelling characters, and an engaging plot—all while maintaining a good pace—is incredibly challenging. The books that successfully balance all of these elements are truly exceptional and stand out in the fantasy genre.

And now, even stars of the series are speaking out about their feelings on the controversial final season. Matthew Modine, who played Papa, was asked on Instagram if he enjoyed the series finale. To that, and likely much to Netflix‘s chagrin, he said simply, “No.” And when asked if he believed the fan-spun conspiracy theory that there was a secret ninth episode out there that’s still to be aired, he stated, “Hoping so for the fans.”

This week marks the 28th anniversary of the premiere of Power Rangers in Space on Fox Kids, February 6, 1998. As the fifth installment in the Power Rangers series, it was initially intended as the concluding chapter for the franchise, due to declining ratings. Power Rangers in Space brought a six-season storyline, character development, and the overarching Zordon saga to a close, and remains a fitting end to the original era of the show, even today.

The fifth season of Rent-a-Girlfriend is set to premiere in April, and the creators have been sharing details about the continuing Hawaii arc. Now, fans have a first look at what’s to come with the release of the official trailer for the new season. You can watch the trailer below.

I’ve revisited many games released with the Xbox One, and while I often feel the same way I did initially, Ryse: Son of Rome consistently stands out as much better than it was originally perceived. Despite having strong combat, a beautiful presentation, and a captivating atmosphere, Ryse suffered from the negative reception surrounding the Xbox One’s launch and never really got a fair second look. It deserved another chance, and it still holds up incredibly well today.

I’ve noticed a lot of companies are starting to have second thoughts about using this new AI tech in games. But one of the biggest gaming companies around is doing the opposite! They’re really doubling down on it, and they’re actually speaking out about how they think AI is the way gaming is headed. Honestly, whether they can get players to accept it or not could really decide if this AI stuff takes off in the gaming world.

As a DC fan, I’ve always wondered who the really skilled assassins are, the ones who actually get the job done. There are so many characters who can fight, but who’s best at actually killing someone, quietly and efficiently? So, I’ve put together a ranking of the ten best assassins in the DC Universe, judging them on their reputation and the skills they’ve shown us. It’s not just about who wins in a brawl; it’s about who can eliminate a target without being caught, or even when heroes try to stop them. Let’s dive in and see who DC’s deadliest killers-for-hire really are.