Using popular anime references – like the famous “gotta catch ‘em all” from Pokémon and even the powerful Beerus from Dragon Ball Super in connection to US foreign policy – the White House is increasingly using anime to try and influence younger voters online.
Apple TV+ has quickly become known for its excellent science fiction shows, including Severance, For All Mankind, Foundation, and Invasion. The latest addition, Silo, which premiered in May 2023, is based on Hugh Howey’s 2011 novel Wool—the first book in a three-part series. While the first season covered the events of Wool, the upcoming third season of Silo promises to take the story in exciting new directions.
Hyperliquid’s been one of the ringmasters of this whole sideshow, for what it’s worth-DefiLlama data says they processed roughly $234 billion in perpetual futures volume over the past month, most of it from traders betting on stuff that has less actual inherent value than a half-empty bottle of harsh vodka in a Siberian work camp.
When a body is discovered in the hot tub – and it’s clear Michael Barrymore wasn’t present – the residents turn to Ms. Carlyle, who lives elsewhere on the estate, to solve the mystery. As with any good whodunit, everyone is a suspect, and hidden relationships begin to surface, like a secret encounter between two men on the stairs. However, the clues are scarce, making it difficult for viewers to guess the killer or understand their reasons until the very end, when the motives are finally revealed.
James Barker, who has been a producer on the show since 2020, passed away at age 40 after a sudden medical issue while filming in Fiji. ITV America and Peacock announced his death on June 15th.
The U.S. men’s soccer team, after winning their first game against Paraguay 4-1 on June 12th, is getting advice from a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion as they continue playing in international competitions.
According to Kotaku, Xbox is planning to close Compulsion Games. While Xbox hasn’t officially confirmed this yet, it would be a significant loss for Xbox Game Studios. Xbox purchased Compulsion in 2018, and the studio recently released its first game under Xbox’s publishing label, South of Midnight, in 2023.
The popular anime Black Clover is bringing something special to Anime Expo 2026! On Saturday, July 4th, they’ll premiere the first episode of their second season. Although the exact release date isn’t available yet, the full season is expected to launch this fall, and fans at the expo will get a sneak peek.
I really loved the story and characters in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, especially how the game split into different paths with unique scenarios. It was so engaging that I played through it multiple times to see all the different outcomes and how they changed the game’s world. Fire Emblem Engage, however, was my least favorite because the characters and writing just weren’t very good. Even though the gameplay was solid, it couldn’t make up for the weak story. Thankfully, the new Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave seems to be taking a similar approach to Three Houses by offering four different story paths and playable characters. I’m hoping this means the writing will be much better and that each path will feel unique and worth playing.
Despite all of this, Spielberg references actual UFO conspiracy theories from the past. He crafts a compelling science fiction story about two everyday people selected by aliens to help change society. Interestingly, the aliens themselves aren’t particularly inventive – and that’s intentional, adding a unique layer to the narrative.