Anime Expo was full of surprise announcements,but none were as surprisingas the announced return ofPanty & Stocking with Garterbelt. It has been 12 years since the lastPanty & Stocking with Garterbeltanime premiered, although this time it will be helmed by a different studio than the previous installment.ThePanty & Stocking with Garterbeltfranchise is acrude, vulgar comedy about two fallen angelswho were booted out of heaven for “gross immorality”. Led by their boss and priest Garterbelt, Panty Anarchy and Stocking Anarchy attempt to earn their way back into heaven by exorcising ghosts using their specialized weapons made from their lingerie....

It ain’t Big Red If you’re looking forward to diving into the colourful world ofNinjala,then you’ll be pleased to hear Gung-Ho Entertainment is producing a run of short animations in the lead-up to its release, giving people a chance to learn a little aboutNinjala‘s wacky world ahead of its May release. The first episode is titled “Episode 0: Ninja-Gum is born!” and introduces us to three ofNinjala‘s poster characters: Burton, Berecca, and Ron....

Go bananas! Meaty Nintendo executive Reggie Fils-Aime made an appearance tonight on Spike TV’s VGX awards show to confirm Cranky Kong will be the fourth playable character inDonkey Kong Country: TropicalFreeze. The elder statesman of the Kong clan gets around with the help of a cane, which allows him to perform a unique pogo move akin to Scrooge McDuck inDuckTales. The walking stick allows him to jump higher as well as traverse spiked terrain without taking damage....

It’s Ghost Players who own either paid edition of the game —Pac-Man 99 Deluxe PackorPac-Man 99 Mode Unlock— will still be able to access CPU Battle, Time Attack, and Blind Score Attack in an offline capacity. Additionally, all purchased themes and cosmetic items will still be available. All online services for the title are to be suspended, however, which is pretty frustrating given that this is the foundation of thePac-Man 99gimmick....

I’m giving it a go As someone who has played MOBAs since the dawn of the originalDOTAmod, I’m all about trying new things that stray from the typical formula.Heroes of the Stormdoes that wonderfully, andParagonfor PC and PS4, based on early impressions, seems to follow that route as well. You’ll get a chance to see for yourself on March 18 when it hits the Early Access stage. Players can buy Founder’s Packs ($19....

Pointing is rude Capcom says thatPhoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy HDis now on Apple’s App Store, ready for you to download for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. You’ll get the first three games —Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations— for your pocketable device, all upped to HD, and with touchscreen controls added. Bonus: A new Everyone Object mode allows you to object to anything you’d like in your daily life with phrases from the series....

ThePokemon GOHalloween Event is in full swing, bringing plenty of tricks and treats to trainers. One part of the special event is the ability to catch a Pikachu wearing a witch’s hat. However, players have discovered that Pichu is also rocking the same costume this year. By hatching 2 KM eggs during the event,players have a chance to hatch a Pichu wearing the same witch hat as its evolved counterpart. It’s interesting to note that Pichu got similar treatment for a previous special event....

Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror movieSinnershas just concluded its second weekend in theaters, and it is quickly becoming one of the biggest box office hits of 2025 so far.Sinnersstars Michael B. Jordanin the leading roles of twin brothers Smoke and Stack. The two criminal brothers decide to leave Chicago and return to their Mississippi hometown to start a juke joint, recruiting help along the way. While the day starts out nicely, as night begins, things take a dark turn when the club is approached by three vampires seeking entry....

PlayStation 4 owners who may be in the market for new DualShock 4 controllers will be happy to know Sony announced today that two new colors, Midnight Blue and Black Steel, will be available for purchase in March. Midnight Blue resembles the color of a clear evening sky during a late night gaming session that goes well into the dead of night. Steel Black, on the other hand, is a color that might resemble some of the larger than life weapons a player can wield inMonster Hunter Worldor the guns in shooters likeCall of Duty: WW2....

Epic expands their reach We’ve seen gaming platforms expand beyond the scope of gaming in the past. Microsoft banked the entire last generation on entertainment perks. The Wii had Netflix, and you needed a disc for it (I still have it!). Steam added full-on films and a ton of other non-gaming apps to its service a while back. Now, the Epic Games Store is joining the fray. Announced this morning,the popular music/podcast streaming service Spotify is now available on the Epic Games Store: so you can listen to/complain about Joe Rogan in real time....

Super Mario Maker 2is only a few weeks away from launchand players are quickly learning more and more details about the upcoming sequel to the Wii U hit. A big selling point of the new iteration is the multiplayer aspect of the game, but as more details are revealed, some surprising quirks and limitations have been the main topic of conversation. A recent Nintendo Direct revealedhowSuper Mario Maker 2multiplayer worksand some fans were a little annoyed at the requirement to have multiple Switches locally available for some couch co-op modes....

Sydney Sweeneyis best known for her role inEuphoria, but she actually gave her best performance in an underrated movie from 2023. Though she kicked around for a few years playing bit parts in TV shows and movies, Sweeney began to land juicier roles around 2018 and hasn’t looked back since. The aforementionedEuphoriamade her a household name, and it helped audiences rediscover a lot of her earlier work. In her brief career, she has worked with legends like Quentin Tarantino, and had massive box office success withAnyone But You....

Taika Waititi and Drew Pearce recently signed on to develop a newJudge Dreddmovie, based on the popular comic book, andseveral actors would be a great fit for the titular role.Following a Sylvester Stallone-starring film from the 1990s and a much better reboot in 2012’sDredd, cult audiences have developed a cinematic fascination with the dark character. For years, many have hoped to see a sequel to the Karl Urban-starring reboot. ButDredd’s budget and box officemade the film a failure....