More JRPG Series Need a Game Like This One That Released 19 Years Ago Today

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That’s why Ys Origin still feels like a brilliant decision almost two decades later. Instead of simply continuing the story, Falcom cleverly went back to explore the series’ origins. Ys Origin explains the backstory that connects to the first two games, offering enough information to give players a solid understanding without being a complete retread. More role-playing games could learn from this approach and provide helpful context for established, ongoing narratives.

The Housemaid – REVIEW

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Millie starts her new job, but on her first day, she finds the house a mess – dishes broken in the kitchen and Nina hysterically blaming the housekeeper. This chaotic scene feels like a direct reference to Meghan Markle watching the show’s ratings. However, Nina quickly composes herself and, along with her husband, questions Millie with a startling line: ‘What sort of monsters are we?’ – a comment that likely stems from a confidentiality agreement broken by a previous employee in their California home.

Wicked: For Good Kicks The First Harry Potter Out of The All-Time Fantasy Box Office Top 10

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This weekend, Wicked: For Good surpassed $320 million in domestic box office earnings, according to data from The Numbers. This achievement propelled it into the top 10 highest-grossing fantasy films of all time. It moved past both Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – pushing the latter from ninth to tenth place.

10 Incredible Anime With Zero Filler Episodes

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It was typical for popular anime from the 90s and early 2000s to include filler episodes. These shows often had long seasons with few breaks, and since they were frequently adapted from ongoing manga, the animation teams sometimes ran out of source material. This meant they needed to create extra content to avoid overtaking the manga. Thankfully, modern anime production isn’t usually constrained this way, resulting in better storytelling and fewer unnecessary episodes. You can now enjoy these shows without having to skip around and avoid filler content, making for a much smoother viewing experience.

10 Best RPGs You Need To Play This Winter

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The best role-playing games for winter offer immersive experiences, but most importantly, they’re simply excellent games. Whether you enjoy the open-ended choices in games like those from Bethesda or the epic stories of classic Japanese RPGs, you’ll find plenty of fantastic adventures to keep you entertained until spring.

Stephen King’s ‘IT’ and ‘The Wire’ Star James Ransone Dies Aged 46

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While not his first professional role, John Leguizamo gained attention for his part in the provocative film Ken Park, directed by Larry Clark and Edward Lachman. He went on to appear in smaller roles in movies like Inside Man, the remake of Prom Night, the thriller The Next Three Days, and the science fiction film Captive State.