Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Director Shutaro Iida Dies After Battle With Pancreatic Cancer

Shutaro, known as the Curry Sage, sadly passed away on February 10th after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A message on his social media announced his death and expressed gratitude for all the support he received during his life. While his journey has ended, his creations will live on, and fans are encouraged to continue enjoying the games he made, according to a translation by ResetEra user Foffy.

3 Movies in the Best Zombie Franchise Trend on HBO Max Ahead of New Sequel’s Streaming Release Tomorrow

Interest in the 28 Days Later series is booming, with three of the films currently ranking among the top ten most-watched on HBO Max. The original 28 Days Later is at number six, while 28 Years Later is just above it at number five. The 2007 sequel, 28 Weeks Later – which didn’t heavily involve the original director and writer – is at number eight, indicating that many viewers prefer the story as told by the creators of the first two films. This surge in viewership comes right before the digital release of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, available to rent or buy online tomorrow, February 17th.

PS2 RPG Series Finally Getting a New Game After Being Dormant for 16 Years

CyberConnect2 has announced a new game in the .hack action RPG series called .hack//Z.E.R.O. Bandai Namco owns the .hack series, but isn’t directly working on this project. While the specific consoles it will be released on haven’t been announced, it is confirmed to be in development for “home consoles.” Details about the game are currently limited, but it will once again be set within the in-game MMORPG, The World, and take place 10 years after previous installments. CyberConnect2 has hinted that this new game will feature more content relating to the real world than past .hack titles.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Going Multiplatform “Won’t in Any Way” Lower Visual Quality

The positive reaction to the upcoming releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox has been amazing, and it’s highlighted a lot of concerns people have. However, the developer assured Automaton-Media that releasing Final Fantasy 7 Remake on multiple platforms won’t affect the quality of the third game. They explained that their development process is designed to maintain quality regardless of the number of platforms.

7 Least Accurate MCU Superhero Costumes Compared to Marvel Comics

Beyond aiming for a realistic look, many comic book costumes were considered old-fashioned or didn’t work well on film. What looked great in a comic book often didn’t translate to a real-life costume, appearing awkward or silly with realistic lighting and movement. To fix this, Marvel Studios often redesigned iconic outfits to fit the style of each movie. These successful designs eventually led to a trend where the comics themselves started to adopt the look of the movies, making things consistent for new readers. As a result, many modern comic book heroes now resemble their movie versions, even though the initial movie designs were quite different from how they originally appeared in the comics.

Jujutsu Kaisen Director Reportedly Leaves MAPPA After Anime’s Success

The first season of the series was praised for its incredible fight scenes, typical of the Shonen genre. But the second season saw a complete overhaul in visuals and art style when Shota Goshozono took over. This change followed Sunghoo Park’s departure from MAPPA after season one, as he founded his own studio, E&H Production. Now, rumors are circulating that another director with experience on Jujutsu Kaisen may also be leaving MAPPA, suggesting further staff changes.